Table of contents Table of contents About these instructions 1.1 Target group 1.2 Relevance of these instructions 1.3 Types of warning information 1.4 Depiction conventions 1.5 Basic standards and regulations 1.6 Applicable documents Intended use Safety 3.1 General safety information 3.2 Personal protective equipment Necessary tools System overview...
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Disposing of the system 10 Technical data 10.1 Article list 10.2 Amount of fastening material 10.2.1 Recommended amount of fastening material for each screw connection 10.2.2 Recommended amount of fastening material for each clamp connection 4 | EN OBO Bettermann...
About these instructions About these instructions Target group – These mounting instructions are intended for the following target group: – Engineers and architects charged with the planning of cable support systems with cable trays. – Electrically trained specialists charged with installing cable support systems and cable trays.
– Declaration of conformity, see www.obo.global/service/downloads/declarations-of-conformity/ Mounting instructions for different support structures: – U support systems, see www.obo.de/out/media/04-150_MA_U_support_systems.pdf – I support systems, see www.obo.de/out/media/04-150_MA_I_support_systems.pdf – Universal systems, see www.obo.de/out/media/04-150_MA_Universal_systems.pdf – Trapezoidal systems, see www.obo.de/out/media/04-150_MA_TP_support_systems.pdf – Clamp fastenings, see www.obo.de/out/media/04-150_MA_Clamp_fastening_systems.pdf 6 | EN OBO Bettermann...
Intended use Intended use The screw-on cable tray systems are used to support and route all kinds of cables, taking the approved load values into account. Depending on the corrosion protection used, they can be mounted both indoors and outdoors. The cable tray systems are suitable for use at ambient temperatures of ‒20 °C to 120 °C.
The mounting of the support systems is de- scribed in separate mounting instructions, see „1.6 Applicable docu- ments“ on page 6. 5.1.1 Cable trays Fig. 1: Unperforated and perforated tray Unperforated cable tray (MKSU, SKSU, EKSU) 8 | EN OBO Bettermann...
System overview Perforated cable tray (MKS, SKS, DKS, EKS, IKS) Cable tray rail with rounded rail edge Cable tray base Connector perforation Connectors The following parts can be interconnected using connectors: – Cable tray with cable tray – Cable tray with fitting Fig.
The joint plates can also be screwed to the tray with FRS truss-head bolts and combination nuts. Fig. 3: Connection strap/perforation for screws and double clamp 45° and 90° bend Fig. 4: 45° and 90° bend 10 | EN OBO Bettermann...
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System overview Adjustable bend Fig. 5: Adjustable bend Add-on tee Fig. 6: Add-on tee T piece Fig. 7: T piece Mounting instructions, screw-on cable trays with fittings for screwing and clamping EN | 11...
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100–600 mm tray Radius 180 mm width Vertical bend, falling Creation of 90° bend, vertical 100–600 mm tray Radius 120 mm width Connector perforation Fastening material retainer 100–600 mm tray width Tab. 2: Overview of vertical bends 12 | EN OBO Bettermann...
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System overview Adjustable bend element, vertical Fig. 10: Adjustable bend elements for height offset Designation Function Application Adjustable bend Height offset compensation 100–600 mm tray element Creation of vertical bends with width flexible radii Half adjustable Connection of adjustable bend 100–600 mm tray connectors element with cable tray...
Cover fastening, mounting on the Perforated and cover with screws unperforated covers DK DRLU cover clamp Cover fastening, mounting on the Perforated and cover with clamps unperforated covers Tab. 4: Overview of covers and fastening material 14 | EN OBO Bettermann...
System overview 5.2.3 Cover for fittings Covers are available for 45° and 90° bends, angle-adjustable bends, T pieces, add-on tees and cross-overs. Depending on the version, the fitting cover is mounted on the cable tray with turn buckles pre-mounted at the factory and is additionally held by the support of the path cover or held exclusively by the path cover.
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Add-on tee without pre-mounted turn buckle. Fig. 14: Cover add-on tee Cover, T piece T piece with one pre-mounted turn buckle. Fig. 15: Cover T piece Cover, cross-over Without pre-mounted turn buckle. Fig. 16: Cover, cross-over 16 | EN OBO Bettermann...
System overview 5.2.4 Accessories Fig. 17: Accessories Designation Function Application Bottom end plate Creation of cable exit All tray types TSG barrier strip Separation of cables of different All tray types voltages or functions Edge protection strip Cover of cut cable tray edges, All tray types protection against cable damage Joint plate...
If unperforated cable trays are cut, then the connector perforation must be re-drilled. When mounting the FRS truss-head bolts and SKS hinge screws made of steel or stainless steel from OBO Bettermann, the following tightening torque must be applied: Thread Tightness class 5.6...
Installation Cutting the cable tray Cut the cable trays according to the local circumstances. CAUTION Risk of cutting! During cutting work, metal chips or sharp cut edges can cause injuries to eyes and hands! - Wear protective glasses and gloves. - Deburr cut edges.
Applying the edge protection strip To avoid damage to cables, edge protection strip is attached at cut edges of cable trays, if no joint plates or bottom end plates are to be mounted. Fig. 20: Applying edge protection strip 20 | EN OBO Bettermann...
Installation 1. Cut the edge protection strip to size. 2. Clamp the edge protection strip to the edge of the cable tray. Connecting cable trays Cable trays are connected in a straight or angled direction using various connectors. Straight connectors connect cable trays lengthwise. Angle connectors can be used to route trays horizontally at angles of different sizes or to create corners.
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The RLVK straight connector is used with the cable tray heights 35 and 60 mm. The connector is fastened with FRS M6 truss-head bolts and combination nuts. Fig. 23: Inserting the RLVK straight and angle connector 1. Insert the straight connector into the inside of the rail. 22 | EN OBO Bettermann...
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Installation Fig. 24: Screwing on the RLVK straight and angle connector 2. Screw on the straight connector. Straight connection with RLVL straight connector The RLVL straight connector is used with the cable tray heights 85 and 110 mm. The connector is fastened with FRS M6 truss-head bolts and combination nuts.
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35 and 60 mm. The connector is screwed on with FRS M6 truss-head bolts and combination nuts. Fig. 27: Inserting the RWVL straight and angle connector 1. Insert the straight and angle connectors on the inner sides of the rail. 24 | EN OBO Bettermann...
Installation Fig. 28: Screwing on the RWVL straight and angle connector 2. Screw on the RWVL straight and angle connector. 6.5.2 Creating an angled connection Angled connection with RWVL straight and angle connector The RWVL straight and angle connector is used with the cable tray heights 35 and 60 mm.
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3. Bend the straight and angle connector into the desired angle. Fig. 31: Screwing on the RWVL straight and angle connector 4. Insert the straight and angle connector on the inner sides of the rail. 5. Screw on the straight and angle connector. 26 | EN OBO Bettermann...
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Installation T branch with WKV angle connector The WKV angle connector is mounted to create a tee with rounded corners. The WKV angle connector is used with the cable tray heights 35 and 60 mm. The connector is screwed on with FRS M6 truss-head bolts and combination nuts.
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2. Insert the straps of the corner connector in the inner sides of the rail. 3. Pre-drill the cable tray. 4. Screw on the corner connector. 5. Insert an RWVL straight and angle connector in the external corner on the inner sides of the rail. 28 | EN OBO Bettermann...
Installation 6. Screw on the RWVL straight and angle connector. 6.5.3 Creating a vertical connection The RGV adjustable connector is mounted to create vertical connections of angles of up to 90° for rising or falling sections. The RGV adjustable connector is used with all cable tray heights. In addition, bottom end plates are mounted to avoid cable damage due to sharp edges.
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4. Screw on the adjustable connectors. Fig. 39: Tightening the hinge screw 5. Adjust the angle on the adjustable connectors and fix with a hinge screw. 6. Push the second cable tray onto the adjustable connector. 30 | EN OBO Bettermann...
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Installation Fig. 40: Tightening the locking screw 7. Screw on the adjustable connectors. 8. Screw on the locking screw in the slot or other available drill hole. Mounting instructions, screw-on cable trays with fittings for screwing and clamping EN | 31...
400 mm, a support element must additionally be mounted under the fitting when the system is fully assigned. With fittings of a width of > 400 mm, an additional support element must always be mounted under the fitting. 32 | EN OBO Bettermann...
0 - 3 Fig. 42: Example of support for 90° bend fitting, 400 mm width 1. Support the fitting with a support structure at a distance of 250– 300 mm from the edge. 2. Mount an additional support element under the fitting. 6.6.2 Mounting fitting on T piece, as example To create branches or angles for horizontally laid cables, fittings such as...
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Fig. 43: Inserting a fitting 1. Push the connection straps of the fitting into the cable tray. DOP A2 Fig. 44: Inserting the double clamp 2. Press the spring of the double clamp from the inside of the rail 34 | EN OBO Bettermann...
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through the connector perforation of the fitting and the cable tray. Fig. 45: Screwing on the joint plate 3. Screw on the joint plate with truss-head bolts and combination nuts. 4. Repeat steps 1 to 3 on the rest of the joints. Note! During the course of the instructions, the graphics illustrating the fittings only show the screw connection, even if a clamping connection is pos-...
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2. Insert the truss-head bolts from the inside of the rail through the connector perforation of the fitting and the cable tray. 3. Lock the truss-head bolt with combination nuts. Fig. 48: Screwing on the joint plate 36 | EN OBO Bettermann...
4. Screw on the joint plate with truss-head bolts and combination nuts. 5. Repeat steps 1 to 3 on the rest of the joints. 6.6.3 Mounting an add-on tee as a branch Fig. 49: Notching out a cable tray rail 1.
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5. Push the branching cable tray onto the connection strap of the add-on tee. 6. Screw on the cable tray or fasten with double clamps, see „6.6.2 Mounting fitting on T piece, as example“ on page 33. 38 | EN OBO Bettermann...
6.6.4 Mounting an add-on tee as a reduction The add-on tee can also be used to create reductions to 100 mm nar- rower cable trays. Fig. 52: Bending the connection strap 1. Bend the connection strap of the add-on tee by 90° on both sides. 2.
Fig. 54: Inserting the adjustable bend 1. Insert the bend with connection strap into the first tray. Fig. 55: Fixing the adjustable bend 2. Screw the inner connection strap of the bend to the tray. 40 | EN OBO Bettermann...
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Fig. 56: Bending the adjustable bend 3. Pre-bend the inner connection strap. Fig. 57: Pushing the second tray onto the bend 4. Push the second tray onto the connection strap. Fig. 58: Fixing the second tray onto the bend EN | 41 Mounting instructions, screw-on cable trays with fittings for screwing and clamping...
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Abb. 60: Screwing connector and joint plate to trays 7. Screw outer connection straps of the bend to the tray or fasten with DOP double clamp. 8. Screwing the joint areas of the bend to the trays 42 | EN OBO Bettermann...
6.6.6 Mounting falling or rising vertical bends Rising or falling vertical bends are used to route cables in a 90° vertical angle. Vertical bends are available in widths 100–600 mm. Vertical bends have a connector perforation and are screwed on with FRS M6 truss-head bolts and combination nuts.
Fig. 64: Mounting a bottom end plate 1. With unperforated cut cable trays, pre-drill the connector perforation for adjustable connectors and bottom end plates. 2. Screw bottom end plates to cable tray bases. 44 | EN OBO Bettermann...
Fig. 65: Mounting adjustable connectors on cable trays 3. Screw the adjustable connector to the inner sides of the rail. Fig. 66: Mounting adjustable bend elements 4. Fasten adjustable bend elements to adjustable connectors with SKS M8x16 hinge screws. 5. Adjust the angle. 6.
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Fig. 68: Mounting a straight and angle connector and reducer profile 3. Screw on the RWVL straight and angle connector to the inner side of the rail. 4. Screw the reducer profile to the inner sides of the rail. 46 | EN OBO Bettermann...
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Fig. 69: Screwing on the joint plate 5. Screw on the joint plate. Mounting a stop end 1. With unperforated cut cable trays, pre-drill mounting perforations. Fig. 70: Bending a strap 2. Bend the straps on the end closure 90° inwards. EN | 47 Mounting instructions, screw-on cable trays with fittings for screwing and clamping...
FRS M6 truss-head bolts and combination nuts. Alternatively, the KS KR hold-down clamp can be used for the RKSM tray type. Fig. 72: Screwing on a barrier strip 1. With unperforated cable trays, pre-drill mounting perforations. 2. Screw on the barrier strip. 48 | EN OBO Bettermann...
6.7.1 Connecting barrier strips with a barrier strip connector Fig. 73: Connecting barrier strips 1. Position the barrier strips next to each other. 2. Clamp the barrier strip connector at the joint. Creating equipotential bonding Note! We recommend that the latchable cable tray system is integrated into the equipotential bonding.
≥ 5 ≥ 5 Distribution of the necessary number of cover clamps Fig. 76: 2. Mount at least 3 x 2 cover clamps for each 3,000 mm cover length. Distance between the clamps approx. 1,450 mm. 50 | EN OBO Bettermann...
Fig. 77: Latch on the cover. 3. Latch the cover onto cable tray rails using cover clamps. 6.9.2 Mounting a cover with turn buckle Turn buckles are either pre-mounted at the factory or can be mounted at a later date in the case of unperforated covers. Depending on the type, the turn buckle is screwed or riveted to the cover.
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3. Screw the turn buckle and hexagonal nut on the underside of the cover with the washer and turn buckle button. DRL H FT Fig. 80: Riveting the turn buckle 4. Rivet the turn buckle on the underside of the cover with the turn buckle button. 52 | EN OBO Bettermann...
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Fig. 81: Mounting the cover with Helix turn buckle 5. Mount at least 3 x 2 turn buckles for each 3,000 mm of cover length. 6. Position the cover on the cable tray. 7. Lock the turn buckle button on the cable tray using a screwdriver. EN | 53 Mounting instructions, screw-on cable trays with fittings for screwing and clamping...
Fig. 83: Securing fitting cover with path covers 2. Lock turn buckle. 3. Place the path cover in such a way that the sheet ends of the fitting cover are covered. 54 | EN OBO Bettermann...
Maintaining the system Maintaining the system The stability and function of the screw-on cable tray systems can be impaired by external influences, such as damage or machine vibrations. Loose connection elements must be retightened and damaged parts replaced. The connection to the overall equipotential bonding must be continually intact and thus checked regularly.
MKS 620 FT SO FT SO 7190103 MKS cable tray MKS 630 FT SO FT SO 7190107 MKS cable tray MKS 640 FT SO FT SO 7190109 MKS cable tray MKS 650 FT SO FT SO 7190110 56 | EN OBO Bettermann...
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Technical data Width mm Designation Type Side height mm Surface Item no. SKSU cable tray SKSU 660 FS 6063276 SKSU cable tray SKSU 610 FT 6064307 SKSU cable tray SKSU 620 FT 6064353 SKSU cable tray SKSU 630 FT 6064409 SKSU cable tray SKSU 640 FT 6064435...
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DKS cable tray DKS 830 FT 6086519 DKS cable tray DKS 840 FT 6086659 DKS cable tray DKS 850 FT 6086675 DKS cable tray DKS 860 FT 6086691 IKS cable tray IKS 610 FS 6087116 60 | EN OBO Bettermann...
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Technical data Width mm Designation Type Side height mm Surface Item no. IKS cable tray IKS 620 FS 6087132 IKS cable tray IKS 630 FS 6087140 IKS cable tray IKS 640 FS 6087159 Connectors Designation Type Side height mm Surface Item no.
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RB 90 310 FT 6036510 90° bend for cable tray, horizontal RB 90 320 FT 6036512 90° bend for cable tray, horizontal RB 90 330 FT 6036514 90° bend for cable tray, horizontal RB 90 610 FT 6036590 62 | EN OBO Bettermann...
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Technical data Designation Type Side height mm Width mm Surface Item no. 90° bend for cable tray, horizontal RB 90 615 FT 6036592 90° bend for cable tray, horizontal RB 90 620 FT 6036594 90° bend for cable tray, horizontal RB 90 630 FT 6036596 90°...
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RB 45 840 FT 6036236 45° bend for cable tray, horizontal RB 45 850 FT 6036238 45° bend for cable tray, horizontal RB 45 860 FT 6036240 45° bend for cable tray, horizontal RB 45 110 FT 6036330 64 | EN OBO Bettermann...
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Technical data Designation Type Side height mm Width mm Surface Item no. 45° bend for cable tray, horizontal RB 45 120 FT 6036332 45° bend for cable tray, horizontal RB 45 130 FT 6036334 45° bend for cable tray, horizontal RB 45 140 FT 6036336 45°...
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Add-on tee for cable tray RAA 110 FS 6042151 Add-on tee for cable tray RAA 115 FS 6042153 Add-on tee for cable tray RAA 120 FS 6042155 Add-on tee for cable tray RAA 130 FS 6042157 66 | EN OBO Bettermann...
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Technical data Designation Type Side height mm Width mm Surface Item no. Add-on tee for cable tray RAA 140 FS 6042159 Add-on tee for cable tray RAA 150 FS 6042161 Add-on tee for cable tray RAA 160 FS 6042163 Add-on tee for cable tray RAA 310 FT 6042201 Add-on tee for cable tray...
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T piece for cable tray, horizontal RT 615 FT 6038132 T piece for cable tray, horizontal RT 620 FT 6038134 T piece for cable tray, horizontal RT 630 FT 6038136 T piece for cable tray, horizontal RT 640 FT 6038138 68 | EN OBO Bettermann...
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Technical data Designation Type Side height mm Width mm Surface Item no. T piece for cable tray, horizontal RT 650 FT 6038140 T piece for cable tray, horizontal RT 660 FT 6038142 T piece for cable tray, horizontal RT 810 FT 6038230 T piece for cable tray, horizontal RT 820 FT...
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RK 140 FT 7027457 Cross-over for cable tray RK 150 FT 7027461 Cross-over for cable tray RK 160 FT 7027463 Cross-over for cable tray RK 610 A2 7027501 Cross-over for cable tray RK 620 A2 7027503 70 | EN OBO Bettermann...
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Technical data Designation Type Side height mm Width mm Surface Item no. Cross-over for cable tray RK 630 A2 7027505 Cross-over for cable tray RK 640 A2 7027507 Cross-over for cable tray RK 650 A2 7027509 Cross-over for cable tray RK 660 A2 7027511 Cross-over for cable tray...
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Technical data Designation Type Side height mm Surface Item no. Cover, unperforated DRLU 050 DD 6052674 Cover, unperforated DRLU 050 FT 6052000 Cover, unperforated DRLU 100 FT 6052002 Cover, unperforated DRLU 200 FT 6052004 Cover, unperforated DRLU 300 FT 6052006 Cover, unperforated DRLU 400 FT 6052008...
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Cover for bend, angle-adjustable RBD W 500 FS 6037510 Cover for bend, angle-adjustable RBD W 600 FS 6037512 Cover for bend, angle-adjustable RBD W 100 A2 6037560 Cover for bend, angle-adjustable RBD W 200 A2 6037562 74 | EN OBO Bettermann...
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Technical data Designation Type Width mm Surface Item no. Cover for bend, angle-adjustable RBD W 300 A2 6037564 Cover for bend, angle-adjustable RBD W 400 A2 6037566 Cover for bend, angle-adjustable RBD W 500 A2 6037568 Cover for bend, angle-adjustable RBD W 600 A2 6037570 Cover for bend, angle-adjustable...
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Cover for cross-over RKD 300 FS 7027804 Cover for cross-over RKD 400 FS 7027806 Cover for cross-over RKD 500 FS 7027808 Cover for cross-over RKD 600 FS 7027810 Cover for cross-over RKD 100 A2 7027860 76 | EN OBO Bettermann...
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Technical data Designation Type Width mm Surface Item no. Cover for cross-over RKD 200 A2 7027862 Cover for cross-over RKD 300 A2 7027864 Cover for cross-over RKD 400 A2 7027866 Cover for cross-over RKD 500 A2 7027868 Cover for cross-over RKD 600 A2 7027870 Cover for cross-over...
B 150 B 200 B 300 B 400 B 500 B 600 B 100 B 150 B 200 B 300 B 400 B 500 B 600 Tab. 8: Amount of fastening material for each screw connection 82 | EN OBO Bettermann...
Technical data 10.2.2 Recommended amount of fastening material for each clamp connection Double clamps per fitting Screws, bottom fastening in mm H 60 H 85 H 110 H 60 H 85 H 110 B 100 B 150 B 200 RB 45/ B 300 RB 90 B 400...
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