APC by Schneider Electric Galaxy vs Battery Breaker BOX 100-200KW 400V - GVSBBB100K200H

APC by Schneider Electric GVSBBB100K200H Galaxy VS Battery Breaker Box 100-200kW 400V

Overview

The APC by Schneider Electric GVSBBB100K200H is a dedicated battery breaker box engineered for Galaxy VS uninterruptible power supply systems operating in the 100–200kW range at 400V. Wall-mounted and sized at 500mm wide × 280mm deep × 800mm tall, this unit provides the overcurrent and isolation switching infrastructure that large three-phase UPS deployments require between the UPS cabinet and external battery strings — a component that is often under-specified until a fault event makes its absence costly. If you are commissioning a Galaxy VS installation at the 100kW–200kW tier and your design calls for an external battery cabinet arrangement, this is the breaker box that integrates into that architecture cleanly.

Key Features

• 400V, 100–200kW Operating Range: Sized specifically for the Galaxy VS platform's upper power tier. Getting the breaker box matched to your UPS power class matters — undersized breaker gear in a fault condition is a data-center fire-risk scenario, not a nuisance trip. This unit is rated for the full 100–200kW band, so it handles the continuous and fault currents that come with large three-phase battery strings at 400V.
• Wall-Mount Form Factor (500 × 280 × 800mm): The 500mm width and 800mm height give you a compact but accessible enclosure that can be positioned adjacent to the battery cabinet without consuming floor space. The 280mm depth keeps it manageable in tight electrical rooms. At a shipping weight of 55kg, plan for a two-person installation — this is not a solo lift.
• Operating Temperature 0–40°C: The 0–40°C operating envelope covers standard data center and plant-room environments. If your battery room runs hotter than 40°C — common in poorly ventilated industrial settings — address the thermal environment before commissioning. This spec is not unusual for power switchgear, but it is a hard ceiling, not a guideline.
• Storage Temperature −25–55°C: The −25–55°C storage range means the unit can be warehoused or staged in unheated spaces without risk of component degradation before installation, useful for phased infrastructure deployments where equipment may sit in a staging area for weeks before commissioning.
• RoHS Compliance: RoHS certification confirms restricted hazardous substances are below threshold limits — relevant for EU deployments and for organizations with environmental procurement policies. It does not substitute for local electrical code compliance, which remains the installer's responsibility.
• White Enclosure Finish: The white powder-coat finish is standard for electrical room environments and aligns with Galaxy VS family aesthetics. More practically, a light-colored enclosure makes cable routing, labeling, and fault inspection easier in the field than a dark cabinet would.

Integration and Compatibility

The GVSBBB100K200H is designed as a system component within the APC Galaxy VS ecosystem for the power and UPS category. It is not a standalone device — it is intended to be specified alongside the Galaxy VS UPS frame and external battery cabinet for 100–200kW configurations. Before ordering, confirm with your APC Galaxy VS system documentation that this breaker box model number corresponds to your specific frame size, battery string count, and installation topology. The 400V input voltage is fixed; this unit is not suitable for 480V North American systems or other voltage variants without explicit manufacturer confirmation. For broader APC by Schneider Electric power infrastructure, review the full Galaxy VS accessories line to ensure all interconnect components — battery cabinets, cables, and monitoring modules — are matched to the same power tier. Installers working on critical network infrastructure deployments should verify local electrical code requirements for breaker box installation, labeling, and commissioning sign-off before specifying this component.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What UPS systems is the GVSBBB100K200H compatible with?

A: The GVSBBB100K200H is designed for the APC Galaxy VS UPS platform in the 100–200kW power range at 400V. Confirm compatibility with your specific Galaxy VS frame and battery cabinet configuration using APC's system documentation before ordering.

Q: What is the operating temperature range of the GVSBBB100K200H?

A: The operating temperature range is 0°C to 40°C. Environments exceeding 40°C require thermal management before this unit can be safely commissioned.

Q: Can the GVSBBB100K200H be used with 480V systems?

A: No — the unit is rated for 400V input. It is not specified for 480V North American or other voltage variants. Verify your system voltage before ordering.

Q: What are the physical dimensions and weight of the GVSBBB100K200H?

A: The enclosure measures 500mm wide × 280mm deep × 800mm tall. The packaged shipping weight is 55kg, so two-person handling is required during installation.

Q: Is the GVSBBB100K200H RoHS compliant?

A: Yes, the GVSBBB100K200H carries RoHS compliance certification, confirming restricted hazardous substance content is within regulatory limits. This is relevant for EU deployments and organizations with environmental procurement mandates.

Q: Is the GVSBBB100K200H wall-mounted or floor-standing?

A: Wall-mount. The enclosure is designed for wall installation, keeping it off the floor and adjacent to the battery cabinet in a standard electrical room layout.

Ted Perry

The GVSBBB100K200H sits at a critical junction in any Galaxy VS deployment — it is the overcurrent isolation point between the UPS frame and the external battery strings, and getting it wrong means either nuisance tripping under legitimate load or, worse, no protection at all during a real fault. The 400V, 100–200kW rating is the spec that must be matched to your frame size before anything else; this is not a component where close-enough is acceptable.

Technical Highlights:

• 400V Fixed Voltage Rating: This unit is built for 400V three-phase European and international distribution — it is not dual-voltage and cannot be adapted for 480V North American systems. Specify this before the order is placed, not during commissioning.
• 0–40°C Operating Envelope: Covers virtually all controlled electrical room environments, but the upper limit is a hard constraint. Battery rooms with inadequate ventilation can easily exceed 40°C during charge cycles — verify the room's thermal profile under full load conditions before sign-off.
• Wall-Mount, 500 × 800mm Footprint: The enclosure size allows it to be positioned on the wall adjacent to the battery cabinet without consuming raised-floor space, which matters in tight power rooms. The 55kg ship weight means this needs to be staged close to its final position before unboxing.

Deployment Considerations:

• Confirm the GVSBBB100K200H matches your specific Galaxy VS frame model and external battery cabinet type using APC's system configuration guide — the 100–200kW breaker box is one of multiple variants in the family, and selecting the wrong tier creates a mismatch in fault current ratings.
• RoHS compliance covers hazardous substance content, not electrical installation code compliance — local regulations for three-phase switchgear installation, labeling, and commissioning sign-off remain the installing contractor's responsibility regardless of this certification.

The GVSBBB100K200H is the right spec for a Galaxy VS external battery cabinet deployment in a European or 400V international data center or industrial UPS installation at the 100–200kW power tier — not a general-purpose breaker box and not interchangeable with lower-power variants in the family.