Service

At the time of a plant startup, the low voltage switchgear installation is delivered, installed and commissioned as specified. As time goes on, the customer may choose to optimize plant operation by extending or modifying the site with additional motors and loads. Products may be worn out due to operation or the switchgear has simply reached the end of its life cycle. Extensions, upgrade or retrofits are the solutions offered by Star Line low voltage systems service to ensure the continuous operation, life cycle extension and availability of the electrical system.

Star Line Low Voltage Systems Service ensures the complete success of the upgrade, retrofit or migration in close cooperation with the customer and provides the following benefits:

• Avoid obsolescence, provides latest technology that will be supported for a long time;
• Reduction in cost compared with those needed to install completely new switchboards;
• Higher productivity and availability of assets;
• Continuous availability;
• Life time extension.

A life cycle of low voltage switchgear is typically between 20 - 30 years dependent of the environment and operation of the installation. To reach this life time periodic assessments as part of a maintenance program are recommended practice.

The assessment tools from Star Line low voltage systems Service help customer to analyze the switchgear in the life cycle and propose the right service actions such as upgrades and replacement of the electrical components. Such a program can extend the life cycle and the switchgear structure can remain in service for another 10 to 15 years.

In Star Line we have established process to manage the product life cycle. Product life cycle management or LCM is a term used for the process of managing the entire lifecycle of a product from its conception, through design and manufacture to service. LCM is a set of capabilities that enable an enterprise to effectively and efficiently innovate and manage its products and related services throughout the entire business lifecycle.

Our service and Life Cycle plan will:

Ensure the longest possible operational life time of the switchgear Greatly reduce the possibility of overheating and electrical arcs Reduce operational down time Ensure that the switchgear meets the required level of personnel safety Keep the customer informed about recommended upgrades Give the lowest total cost of ownership over the life time of the switchgear. For our Star Line low voltage circuit breaker range of products, use following link for more details on breaker LCM and replacement possibilities.

Count on certified on-site installation and commissioning by Star Line experts for high reliability and optimum life-cycle performance from first operation.

The correct installation and commissioning will ensure a high degree of operational reliability. To achieve a problem-free start up, it is required that MNS installation and commissioning procedures are followed. The use of service personnel from ABB low voltage systems service ensures that the switchgear is installed and put into operation in a safe and correct way. Star Line certified service engineers provide expert on-site installation, cold and hot commissioning for low voltage switchgear and products.

Erection supervisory services including:

• Foundation alignment check
• Supervision of cubical erection
• Supervision of transport section connections
• (e.g. main bus bars and cubicles connection)

Installation supervisory services including:

• Supervision of incoming / outgoing cable connections
• Switchgear earthing check
• Insulation level testing
• Internal wiring check
• Internal serial communications analysis check
• Auxiliary voltage supply check

Commissioning

• Setting of device parameters for Circuit Breakers, Motor Starters and Feeders
• Operation of devices Circuit Breakers, Motor Starters and Feeders
• Serial communications analysis to DCS and SCADA including cable path bonding and communications check

System analysis and optimization to further improve the performance of the installation

• Application review
• Configuration review
• Motor Protection review
• Communication review
• Incomer Protection setting review

If Star Line low voltage systems service is managing switchgear installation and commissioning, your benefits are:

• Reliable switchgear from the first day of operation
• Lower risk for unexpected outages
• Faster start-up
• Optimum life cycle performance.