UNISWITCH Installation

Uniswitch
Medium Voltage Switchgear
12 kV, 17.5 kV, 24 kV

630 A and 1250 A
Installation Manual
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1
Summary ............................................................................................................................... 1
Transportation and storage.................................................................................................... 2

2.1 Condition on delivery .................................................................................................... 2
2.2 Unpacking at installation site ........................................................................................ 2
2.3 Transfer of cubicles at installation site.......................................................................... 4
2.3.1 General warnings and cautions ........................................................................ 4
2.3.2 Instructions........................................................................................................ 4
2.4 Weights......................................................................................................................... 6
2.5 Temporary storage ....................................................................................................... 7
2.5.1 General warnings and cautions ........................................................................ 7
2.5.2 Optimum conditions .......................................................................................... 7
2.6 Delivery responsibilities ................................................................................................ 8
Assembly of the switchgear at site ........................................................................................ 9

3.1 General warnings and cautions .................................................................................... 9
3.2 Preparations ................................................................................................................. 9
3.3 Dimensions................................................................................................................. 10
3.3.1 Fixing dimensions ........................................................................................... 10
3.3.2 Cubicle dimensions......................................................................................... 11
3.3.3 Bottom dimension drawings............................................................................ 13
3.3.3.1 Single-phase cable ........................................................................... 13
3.3.3.2 Three-phase cable ............................................................................ 14
3.3.4 Examples of room lay out ............................................................................... 15
3.4 Foundations................................................................................................................ 16
3.4.1 Foundation types ............................................................................................ 16
3.4.2 Fastening of the switchgear to the floor .......................................................... 18
3.4.3 Assembly of the switchgear cubicles .............................................................. 19
3.5 Connecting the cubicles ............................................................................................. 20
3.5.1 Connecting cubicles in the cable compartment .............................................. 20
3.5.2 Connecting cubicles in the secondary compartment ...................................... 20
3.5.3 Connecting cubicles from the back upper part................................................ 21
3.5.4 Connecting cubicles at the top........................................................................ 21
3.6 Connecting the busbars.............................................................................................. 22
3.6.1 General warnings and cautions ...................................................................... 22
3.6.2 Fixed type switchgear ..................................................................................... 23
3.6.3 Withdrawable type switchgear ........................................................................ 27
3.7 Installing the pressure relief ducts .............................................................................. 30
Cable connections ............................................................................................................... 31

4.1 Preparation for cable installation ................................................................................ 31
4.2 Installation of the cables ............................................................................................. 34
4.2.1 Power cables in withdrawable type cubicles................................................... 35
4.2.2 Control cables ................................................................................................. 38
4.3 Earthing the switchgear .............................................................................................. 39
4.4 Finishing of the cable installation................................................................................ 41
4.5 Final erection work ..................................................................................................... 41
4.6 Examples.................................................................................................................... 42
Mounting of equipment ........................................................................................................ 45

5.1 Mounting of circuit-breakers ....................................................................................... 45
5.2 Mounting of motor operating device UEMC 40 K8_ for UES-K3/2 ............................. 49
5.3 Mounting of auxiliary switches for UES-K3/2.............................................................. 51
5.4 Mounting of position indication and operation set ...................................................... 52
5.5 Mounting of motor operating device for UES-A3M/2 .................................................. 53
5.6 Mounting of auxiliary switches for UES-A3(M)/2 ........................................................ 54
5.7 Mounting of shunt trip-coil .......................................................................................... 55
5.8 Installation of indicating system for current transformers after main
installation................................................................................................................... 55
Y o u r
s a f e t y
f i r s t
a t
a l l
t i m e s !
This is why our manual begins with the following recommendations:

- Only install switchgear in closed rooms suitable for electrical equipment.
- Ensure that installation, operation and maintenance are carried out by specialist
electricians only.
- Fully comply with the legally recognized standards (IEC or local), the connection
conditions of the local electrical utility and the applicable safety at work regulations.
- Observe the relevant information in the manual for all actions involving switchgear.
Pay special attention to the hazard notes in the manual marked with this
warning symbol.
WARNING !
Make sure that the specified data are not exceeded under switchgear
operating conditions.
Keep the manuals accessible to all personnel involved in installation,
operation and maintenance.
The users personnel must act responsibly in all matters affecting safety at
work and correct handling of the switchgear.
WARNING !
Always follow the instructions in the manual and
respect the rules of good engineering practice !
Hazardous voltages can cause serious injury or death!
Disconnect the power, then earth and short-circuit
before proceeding with any work on this equipment.
Contact us!
If you have any further questions about this manual, the
members of our field organization will be pleased to
provide the required information.
1 Summary
Uniswitch product family
Uniswitch switchgears are either fixed or withdrawable type cubicles.

In this manual, details of the fixed type are referred to and, where
different, details of the withdrawable (and fixed + withdrawable) type
are included as notes, or in the case of, for example, the cubicle
design, as separate sections.
Technical documentation
Critical messages
User-critical messages are shown as follows:
Uniswitch technical documentation consists of two publications:

Instruction Manual and Installation Manual.
for Danger
for Warning
for Caution
for Note
2 Transportation and storage

2.1 Condition on delivery
Delivery package
Uniswitch is delivered either as single cubicles or switchgear units with a

length of no more than 2.0 m, and with the doors closed. The size of the
package(s) depends upon the number of cubicles and has to be defined
separately for each case.
The factory-assembled cubicles have been checked at the factory for
completeness in terms of the order, and simultaneously subjected to
routine testing (normally without AC voltage testing of the busbars) to
IEC publication 62271-200, and are therefore tested for correct structure
and function.
The busbars are assembled in the circuit-breaker cubicle, but the
busbar material between two cubicles and the busbar end, fasteners
and accessories are packed separately.
At the time of dispatch, the withdrawable parts are in the service
position.
2.2 Unpacking at installation site

Storage and inspection
The Uniswitch switchgear should only be installed indoors. Therefore it

is important to store the switchgear cubicles in their transportation
packages as long as possible.
The packaging should only be opened for the inspection of possible
damage occurring during transportation. After inspection the packaging
should be restored to its original condition.
Any transportation damage should be reported immediately to the
carrier/forwarder. If the installation of the switchgear is to be made right
after the delivery, the transportation packaging can be removed except
for the plastic film around the cubicles, which should be removed at the
final switchgear installation site.
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Figure 2.1
Two Uniswitch cubicles on a pallet.
General
Depending on the cubicle type, the cubicles are fixed to the pallet using
either separate fixing plates (90.1) (Figure 2.2) located outside the
cubicle, or by using bolts (90.2) (4 pcs) (Figure 2.3) inside the cubicle
(corner fixings).
Figure 2.2
Fixing plate outside the cubicle.
Figure 2.3
Bolts inside the cubicle.
Instructions
1) Remove the plastic film from the cubicles.

2) Take off and discard the fixing plates and bolts. These will not be
needed.
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2.3 Transfer of cubicles at installation site

2.3.1 General warnings and cautions
Only carry out loading operations when it has been

ensured that all precautionary measures to protect
personnel and materials have been taken.
!
The switchgear cubicles should usually be transferred in

an upright position. Take the high center of gravity into
account. Leaning or overturning should be avoided. If
necessary, single cubicles can be carried horizontally, for
example, because of a low doorway. In such cases the
cubicle has to be supported from a wide area.
2.3.2 Instructions
Transport units
The transport units normally are comprised of individual cubicles and, in

exceptional cases, small groups of cubicles. The cubicles are each fitted
with lifting lugs.
Transfer instructions
The cubicles should be transferred horizontally by a manual forklift or a

forklift truck, or exceptionally by means of rolling tubes (using at least
four tubes).
!
Lifting instruction
The packages should be placed on a smooth base.
Use the following tools for lifting:
Crane
Fork-lift truck and/or
Manual trolley jack
If a crane is available, lifting of a single cubicle is done using two or four

(depending of size of cubicle) lifting wire cables from the lifting lugs
situated on the top of the cubicle.
When loading by crane, do the following:
1) Fit lifting ropes of appropriate load capacity with spring catches
(eyebolt diameter: 34 mm).
2) Keep an angle of at least 60 from the horizontal for the ropes
leading to the crane hook.
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Figure 2.4
Lifting by crane.
When lifting several cubicles or a whole switchgear unit

(4 cubicles at the most or a maximum length of 2 m)
four lifting wires, of sufficient length, should be used
(see Figure 2.4).
Figure 2.5
Lifting without using the lifting lugs.
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2.4 Weights
Table 2.1 Weights of different cubicles without packaging.
Approximate weight/kg
Cubicle type
Height = 1635 mm
Height = 1885 mm
Height = 1905 mm
Depth = 900 mm
Depth = 900 mm
Depth = 1335 mm
Width mm
Width mm
Width mm
375
500
SDC1
130
140
SDF
CBC
375
500
140
140
150
150
150
160
750
420
110
120
120
130
SEC
140
150
150
160
BRC
420
140
150
SMC
800
440
DBC
SBC3
750
440
150
160
440
460
CBW4
650
680
SBW
Table 2.2 Weights of different devices.
Device
Instrument transformer 12/17.5 kV
25
Instrument transformer 24 kV
30
Circuit-breaker VD4/S
103
Circuit-breaker VD4/US
115
Circuit-breaker HD4/S
103
Circuit-breaker HD4/US
125
without instrument transformers
without fuses
without circuit-breaker
with circuit-breaker and current transformers
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2.5 Temporary storage

Do not walk on the TOP of the cubicles!

!
The package should immediately be taken indoors after

having arrived. The conditions have to meet the
environmental demands of the IEC 60721-3-1 standard,
classification 1K3 (see Table 2.3 ).
Inhibitors, placed in the cubicles for protection against

humidity during temporary storage and transport, should
not be removed before the end of the installation.
Maximum temporary storage time for the cubicles is 12

months. When the maximum storage period, starting from
the date of packing, has been exceeded, the protective
function of the packaging can no longer be guaranteed.
Take suitable action if intermediate storage is to
continue!
2.5.2 Optimum conditions

Definition
Optimum intermediate storage, where it is necessary, without any

negative consequences depends on compliance with a number of
minimum conditions for the cubicles and assembly materials.
Table 2.3 Climatic conditions according to IEC 60721-3-1, classification 1K3.
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Low air temperature
- 5 C
High air temperature
+ 40 C
Low relative humidity
5%
High relative humidity
95 %
Rate of change of temperature
0.5 C/min
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Depending on packaging
type:
Special instructions depending on the packaging type follow:
1. Cubicles with basic

packaging or without
packaging
1) Use a dry, well-ventilated storeroom with a climate in accordance

with Table 2.3
2) The room temperature must not fall below 5 C.
3) There must not be any other negative environmental influences.
4) Store the cubicles upright.
5) Do not stack cubicles.
6) Cubicles with basic packaging:
a) Open the packaging, at least partially.
7) Cubicles without packaging:
a) Loosely cover with protective sheeting.
b) Ensure that there is sufficient air circulation.
c) Check regularly for any condensation until installation is started.
2. Cubicles with
seaworthy or similar
packaging with internal
protective sheeting
1) Store the transport units:
protected from the weather,
in a dry place,
safe from any damage.
2) Check the packaging for damage.
2.6 Delivery responsibilities

Responsibilities
The responsibilities of the consignee when the switchgear arrives at site

include, but are not limited to, the following:
Check the consignment for completeness and lack of any damage

(e.g. also for moisture and its detrimental effects). In case of doubt,
the packaging must be opened and then properly resealed.
Always take photographs to document any major damage.
If any quantities are short, or defects or transport damage are noted,

these must be:
documented on the respective shipping document.
notified to the relevant carrier or forwarding agent immediately in
accordance with the relative liability regulations.
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3 Assembly of the switchgear at site

3.1 General warnings and cautions
!
When the final construction documents are compiled, the

binding data supplied by ABB must always be taken into
account!
In order to obtain an optimum installation sequence and

ensure high quality standards, site installation of the
switchgear should only be carried out by specially trained
and skilled personnel, or at least by personnel supervised
and monitored by responsible persons.
Where switchgear cubicles have top-mounted pressure relief ducts or

top-mounted low voltage compartments, it must be ensured that the
ceiling height is sufficient for them.
3.2 Preparations
Before starting
On commencement of installation on site, the switchgear room must be

completely finished, provided with lighting and the electricity supply,
lockable, dry and with facilities for ventilation.
All the necessary preparations, such as wall openings, ducts, etc., for
laying the power and control cables up to the switchgear must already
be completed.
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3.3 Dimensions
3.3.1 Fixing dimensions
Figure 3.1
Fixing dimensions.
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3.3.2 Cubicle dimensions

There should be at least 250 mm (fixed type) or 50 mm (withdrawable
type) pressure release space between the back of the switchgear and
the switchgear room wall. This space should be closed by fastening a
metal sheet (thickness at least 2 mm) between the back of the
switchgear and the wall of the switchgear room.
If the switchgear is situated in the middle of the switchgear room it has
to be equipped with pressure relief channels.
Drawings
The following drawings illustrate the main dimensions and the space
requirements of different cubicle types.
Figure 3.2
Cubicle types SDC, SDF, DBC, BRC,
SEC
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Figure 3.3
Cubicle types CBC, SMC, SBC
A = 230 mm by H = 1635
A = 480 mm by H = 1885
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Figure 3.4
Main dimensions mm of the cubicles (withdrawable type).
Figure 3.5
Dimensions of low voltage compartment (optional).
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3.3.3 Bottom dimension drawings

3.3.3.1 Single-phase cable
Figure 3.6
Single-phase cable.
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3.3.3.2 Three-phase cable
Figure 3.7
Three-phase cable.
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3.3.4 Examples of room lay out
Figure 3.8
Examble of room lay out for fixed type switchgear.
Figure 3.9
Examble of room lay out for withdrawable+fixed type switchgear.
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3.4 Foundations
3.4.1 Foundation types
General
The switchgear is to be erected on the foundation that fulfils requirement

of maximum horizontal height deviation of 2 mm over length of, and
across the switchgear. It is difficult to work concrete foundation which
fulfils above straightness requirement therefore the adjustments are
made by a metal frame or by installing steel plates under the corner of
cubicles if needed.
The load capacity of the floor and foundation should also be sufficient.
Figure 3.10
Switchgear erected on the metal frame.
Figure 3.11
Switchgear erected on the raised floor.
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If the switchgear consists of only a few cubicles, and there are no heavy
cubicles included, it can be installed on the concrete floor.
Figure 3.12
Switchgear installed on the concrete floor.
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3.4.2 Fastening of the switchgear to the floor

Instructions
When designing cable ducts in the concrete floor, the dimensioning

drawings in section 3.3 should be applied.
The switchgear is to be fastened to the metal frame by welding

through the holes in the bottom of the cubicle (2 welding
seams/cubicle) or by two spline bolts/cubicle (M12) straight into the
concrete floor. Fastening of switchgear consisting of several
cubicles is to be done by securing every second cubicle.
The left-hand end cubicle is fastened from the left-hand front and
the right-hand back corners of the cubicle floor.
The right-hand end cubicle is fastened from the right-hand front and
left-hand back corners.
Before positioning the different switchboard units, check

both the levelness of the floor, with particular attention to
longitudinal levelling (maximum planarity 2/1000).
The end cubicles of the switchgear should always be

fastened according to the Figure 3.13.
Figure 3.13
Fastening the end cubicles.
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Fixing with anchoring

bolts to concrete floor
1) Clean the installation area.

2) On the slab, visibly trace the perimeter of all the units making up the
switchgear, taking the minimum wall and obstacle clearances into
account.
3) Level the floor both longitudinally and transversely.
4) Drill the floor at the fixing points, referring to the slab drilling
drawings. To make the holes, use a hammer drill with suitable bit.
5) After cubicle installation, insert the expansion anchoring bolts into
the holes (four bolts per cubicle).
Fixing to a floating floor
1) Clean the installation area.

2) On the slab, visibly trace the perimeter of all the units making up the
switchgear, taking the minimum wall and obstacle clearances into
account.
3) Drill the floor at the fixing points, referring to the slab drilling
drawings. To make the holes, use a drill with a suitable bit for the
type of fixing to be made (through or threaded hole).
3.4.3 Assembly of the switchgear cubicles

Instructions
The individual installation stages are as follows:

1) Remove the withdrawable parts (if any) from the switchgear
cubicles and store them with suitable protection.
2) Then transport the switchgear cubicles to the prepared installation
point following the sequence shown on the switchgear plan.
3) Align the switchgear cubicles on the floor for correct positioning and
vertical alignment (deviations of the cubicle edges from the vertical
must not exceed 2 mm, especially at the front) and bolt the cubicles
together.
It is advisable to start from the centre when assembling switchgears
with more than ten cubicles.
4) When the switchgear has been properly assembled, fix the cubicles
to the concrete floor using plugs to adequately bolt them to the
foundation frame.
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3.5 Connecting the cubicles

3.5.1 Connecting cubicles in the cable compartment
In fixed type cubicles, there are four 11x20 mm holes for 1635 mm
high cubicles (five holes for 1885 mm high cubicles) at the front and
back of the sidewalls for connecting the cubicles to each other in the
cable compartment.
The holes are vertical on the right-hand sidewalls and horizontal on the
left-hand sidewalls. Therefore, a small tolerance for erection is
acceptable.
The connection is made by a 10.5 washer, an M10 x 20 bolt and an M10
nut. The torque of the fastening bolts should be 10 Nm.
In withdrawable type cubicles, there are five 11 x 20 mm holes for
cubicles in the front and back of the cover plate for connecting the
cubicles to each other in the cable compartment.
Figure 3.14
Holes in the cubicle
sidewalls.
The holes are vertical on the right-hand cover plate and horizontal on
the left-hand cover plate. Therefore a small tolerance for erection is
acceptable.
A 10.5 washer, an M10 x 20 bolt and an M10 nut make the connection.
The torque of the fastening bolts should be 10 Nm.
3.5.2 Connecting cubicles in the secondary compartment

In the secondary compartment the cubicles connect to each other
through three 8 holes nearest the front of the secondary compartment.
The connection is made with a 6.5 washer, an M6 x 20 slot-headed
screw and an M6 nut. The torque of the fastening screws should be
5 Nm.
Figure 3.15
Holes in the secondary
compartment.
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3.5.3 Connecting cubicles from the back upper part

To ensure the connection of the back upper part of the cubicles, a backup strip of approximately 20 cm length is mounted from above.
The back-up strip is pushed as far down into the seam of the back upper
part of the cubicles as possible.
Figure 3.16
Position for back-up strip.
3.5.4 Connecting cubicles at the top

Instructions
As a final step in connecting the cubicles to each other the roof seams
between the cubicles are secured. This is done by mounting a back up
strip of the same length as the cubicle depth into the seams.
The strip should be pushed so deep that the bending on the end of it
touches the bottom edge of the seam.
The strip must be fixed with a screw from its middle point.
Figure 3.17
Positioning the top strip.
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Figure 3.18
The top strip in position.
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3.6 Connecting the busbars

A warning sign is placed on the top plate indicating

high-voltage beneath the roof.
!
We recommend mounting the busbars from the side of the

cubicle.
The torque of the joint for other busbar connections than described
below is 35 Nm.
General
The busbar connection in the end cubicles are made through the top
openings of adjacent cubicles. Access to busbars is possible either from
above after dismounting the top plate 1.1 (see Uniswitch Instruction
Manual for general overview picture of the switchgear), or from the side
of the cubicle, if the side wall is not installed.
Instructions (both
switchgear types)
1) Clean the insulation on the busbar sections with a soft, dry cloth, and
check for insulation damage. Remove greasy or adhesive dirt as
described in Uniswitch Instruction Manual.
2) Clean the busbar connections:
3)
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The silver plated surfaces of the connections must be cleaned

with a metal-free non-woven cleaning cloth and thinly and evenly
coated with Isoflex Topas NB 52 grease.
The non-silver plated surfaces of the connections are either

brushed with a wire brush, preserving the grease film, or cleaned
with a metal-free non-woven cleaning cloth and evenly greased
with a thin coat of Isoflex Topas NB 52.
Install the busbars panel by panel. Screw on the individual busbar

elements one above the other (depending on the system layout) and
in line with the flat branch conductor.
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3.6.2 Fixed type switchgear

Accessing the busbar
compartment
Figure 3.19
Screw places in the busbar compartment (500 mm wide cubicle)(fixed type
switchgear).
The busbar compartment is covered with the top plate. The top plate is
fixed to the cubicle by screws at the front and back. There are 6 screws
in the 375 mm wide and 8 screws in the 500 mm wide cubicle.
The busbar compartment can be accessed by loosening the screws and
removing the top plate.
The top plates of the end cubicles of the switchgear cannot be removed.
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Figure 3.20
Connecting busbars in 12 kV and 17.5 kV cubicles, up to 630 A (fixed type).
a: Hexagon head bolt M10 x 40 (Ir < 630 A)

Hexagon bead bolt M10 x 50 (Ir > 630 A, double busbar)
b: Spring washer, hole 10.5
c: Copper busbar shim, outer diameter 30, height 8 mm, hole 10.5
d: Nonisolated 40 x 8 copper bar with rounded edges
Figure 3.21
Connecting busbars in 24 kV cubicles, up to 630 A (fixed type).
a: Hexagon head bolt M10 x 40

b: Spring washer, hole 10.5
c: Copper raising ring, outer diameter 30, height 8 mm, hole 10.5
d: Isolated 40 x 8 copper bar with rounded edges
f: Field control cap (aluminum and EPDM-rubber)
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Instructions for 12 and

17.5 kV connections
1) Mount the busbars with their bended end always to the right.
2) In the left-hand end cubicle, mount the busbar end to the terminal of
the SFG switch-disconnector.
3) Mount a copper busbar shim, of the same thickness as the busbar,
onto the busbar.
4) In the right-hand end cubicle of the switchgear, mount the busbar
shim between the bended end of the busbar and the upper terminal
of the SFG switch-disconnector.
5) Make the busbar joints with a 10.5 spring washer and an M10x40
hexagon head bolt. The torque of the joint is 35 Nm.
Additional instructions
for 24 kV connections
24 kV busbar joints are made in the same manner as 12 kV and 17.5

kV busbar joints with the following exception: 24 kV busbars are always
isolated.
1) On the 24 kV busbar joints, mount two-piece field control caps
(consisting of aluminum part and EPDM-rubber part) according to
the following figures.
Figure 3.22
Aluminum cap with one cutout for end cubicles.
Figure 3.23
Aluminum cap with two cutouts for middle cubicles
(upside-down).
Figure 3.24
EPDM-rubber cap with a low cutout for left-hand end
cubicles.
Figure 3.25
EPDM-rubber cap with a high cutout for right-hand
end cubicles.
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Figure 3.26
EPDM-rubber cap with two cutouts for middle cubicles (upside down).
Figure 3.27
Aluminum field control caps.
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Figure 3.28
Aluminum field control caps covered by EPDMrubber caps.
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3.6.3 Withdrawable type switchgear

Accessing the busbar
compartment
Removable ventilated top element of the withdrawable type cubicles is

fixed to the top plate by six screws, two on each side and one at each
end. The busbar compartment can be accessed by loosening the
screws and removing the element (10.6).
Figure 3.29
Removable top element and places of fixing screws.
Figure 3.30
View when the top element is removed.
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General
In the withdrawable type cubicles the busbars (40) are fixed on the post
insulators (41.1) and connected to branch conductor (41) at the factory.
The fasteners (40.5) for busbar connections are also installed in the end
of the busbars. The busbars between cubicles (40.4) are packed
separately.
Figure 3.31
Busbars before installation.
Installation
Figure 3.32
24 kV, 1250 A busbar element.
See also section 3.6.1.

1) Remove the fasteners' (40.5) nuts, washers and bolts but do not
lose these parts.
2) Install the busbars (40.4) between the cubicles. The right position
of busbars and fasteners can be seen in the Figure 3.33 and
Figure 3.34.
Take care to retain the original order and orientation of the fasteners'
nuts, washers and bolts - the nuts and washers are situated on the top
side of busbar. The torque of the connection is 35-45 Nm.
Figure 3.33
Busbar connection upper view.
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Figure 3.34
Busbar connection viewed from
below.
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Figure 3.35
Installation of busbars between two cubicles (withdrawable type).
Busbar endings
Invariably the ends of busbars have to be protected by an end cover

(40.3). Normally the end cover has been installed at the factory.
Figure 3.36
View into the busbar compartment (withdrawable type).
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3.7 Installing the pressure relief ducts

The pressure relief ducts are an optional part of the delivery and
the instructions are provided separately. Please contact us for
detailed instructions.
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4 Cable connections
4.1 Preparation for cable installation
Instructions
1) Remove the door from the cable compartment.
The door can be opened only when the switchdisconnector is in the earthed position and the locking
unit is in the door open position.
2) Loosen the 4 screws on the bottom front base plate in front of the
door step of the cubicle.
Figure 4.1
Screws on the base plate.
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3) Loosen the 4 screws from the door step and remove it from the
cubicle by pushing it straight forward in its side steering tracks.
Figure 4.2
Screws on the door step / 1.
Figure 4.3
Figure 4.4
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4) Remove the floor plates, including plastic parts, from phases L1

and L2 by pulling them forward in their side steering tracks.
5) Remove the front floor plate and the plastic cable sealing of phase
L3.
The rearmost floor plate of phase L3 should not be

removed.
Figure 4.5
Floor plate.
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4.2 Installation of the cables

Fixed type cubicles
1) Pull the cables through the open bottom into the cubicle. Measure
and cut the cables to sufficient length, taking into consideration the
installation of cable terminations and cable lugs.
2) Bend the conductors of phase L1 and L2 out through the open front
of the cubicle during the installation of the conductor of phase L3.
3) Connection of the conductor of phase L3
a) Take the plastic cable seal and thread it onto the conductor.
Measure the right length of cable, taking into consideration the
right location of the seal.
b) Install the necessary cable termination and clamp an
appropriate cable lug to the conductor.
c) Loosen the nut and spring washer of the connector.
d) Hang the conductor from its cable lug on the bolt of the
connector.
e) Install the pressure relief washer, the spring washer and the
nut.
f)
Tighten the connection to the correct torque setting, in the

switch-disconnector and circuit-breaker cubicles 55 Nm, and the
fuse switch-disconnector cubicle 35 Nm.
g) Pull the front floor plate (aluminum) in its side guides tight to the
rearmost floor plate and attach them together with M6 bolts.
Taking into consideration the size of the conductor, take the
right size of cable clamp and attach the cable with sufficient
tightness to the rearmost bushing, considering the straightness
of the cable from the fixture to the connection bolt.
a) Pull the rearmost floor plate (steel) of phase L2 in its side
guides tight to the floor bushing of phase L3.
b) Take the precut conductor of phase L2 and continue according
to section 3) above.
a) Pull the rearmost floor plate (steel) of phase L1 in its side
guides tight to the floor bushing of phase L2.
b) Take the precut conductor of phase L1 and continue according
to section 3) above.
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4.2.1 Power cables in withdrawable type cubicles
Figure 4.6
Dimensions of power cable connection of Uniswitch.
Figure 4.7
Partial view of the cable connection and cable entry.
The standard method for entry of power cables in the switchgear is

shown in Figure 4.6. The cables are conveyed from below through floor
covering, which is divided at the cable entry point Figure 4.8. The
cables go through rubber reducer rings (11.5), which can be adapted to
the required cable diameter in a range from 20 to 45 mm. Cables are
fastened in the cubicle by means of cable clamps (11.1) mounted on
cable strips (11.6), which are part of the cubicle floor covering. The
clamps make it possible to fasten cables with diameters up to 45 mm.
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Before cable installation
Loosen the cable clamps (11.1)
Loosen the floor plates (11.3) and (11.4)
Figure 4.8
The bars (48.1) are equipped with holes for M12 screws In all cases,
the earthing of cable screens is carried out on the strip-holding cable
clamps. The cable strip is connected to the earth potential.
The clearance (L) of the VT primary connection cable should be at
least 80 mm, see the Figure 4.16.
If there are no voltage transformers in the cubicle, three fixed mounted
surge arresters can be installed here.
Connection with single-core plastic insulated cables is presumed in the
typical cubicles. In the case of any atypical cable connections or of
special cables (e.g. three-core cables, cables with paper or special
insulation etc.), an agreement must be reached between the customer
and manufacturer.
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Instructions
1) Insert power cables, cut them to length and strip them.

2) Adapt reducer rings (11.5) to the cable diameter and fit them onto
the cable.
3) Prepare cable sealing ends and mount them on cable cores
according to manufacturers instructions.
4) Connect cable eyes to the prepared connection bars (48.1) with
strain relief.
5) Connect the earthing of cables.
6) Mount floor plate (11.4) and (11.3).
7) Move down reducer rings (11.5) so that nuts in the rings fit into the
corresponding recesses in the floor coverings. In this way, the cable
passages are sealed.
Fasten the cables in the prepared cable clamps (11.5) (the maximum
tightening torque applicable to the clamp screws is 9 2 Nm).
Cable current
transformer
If there is to be a cable current transformer (45.3) in the cubicle, it has

to be installed under it, see Figure 4.6.
Remove the construction of cable entry Figure 4.8 and fixed the
brackets (11.7) of the cable current transformer to the floor
construction.
Figure 4.9
Cable current transformer and its fixing brackets
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4.2.2 Control cables

In the cubicle the control cable entry is in the bottom. An internal cable
duct (10.7) size 30 x 60 mm supports the cable from the bottom up to
the low voltage compartment. Internal wiring between cubicles is easily
done through openings in side walls of the low voltage compartment.
Depending on delivery terms, there are three different practices
concerning the wiring between cubicles:
Wiring not included
Wiring supplied rolled in a bundle in the low voltage compartment
Wiring supplied in a bundle, equipped with plug connectors
Several options are available for control cable inlet:
Figure 4.10
Control cable entries.
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At both ends of the switchgears, it is possible to have side ducts

(80.7) mounted.
A duct (80.6) can also be placed on the top of the switchgear

supporting cables coming from e.g. overhead cable ladder.
Figure 4.11
A duct on the top of the cubicle.
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4.3 Earthing the switchgear

Instructions
The earth electrode is to be connected to the main earthing bar (11.2) of

the cubicle (5 x 30 mm Cu). The connecting point is marked with the
equipment earth symbol.
Make the connection with a 12 spring washer, M12 x 30 hexagonal
head bolt and an M12 hexagonal nut. Tighten the connection bolt to a
torque of 70 Nm.
In larger switchgears (more than 8 cubicles), connect the earth
electrode to both end cubicles of the switchgear.
Figure 4.12
Earthing bar.
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Figure 4.13
Position of earth symbol.
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If the cubicles are connected together according to subclause 3.5 the

interconnection between cubicles is capable of carrying the rated shorttime and peak withstand current for the earthing circuit.
As an option the main earthing bars (11.2) Figure 4.12 can be connected
together in the front of cubicles using additional earthing bars
(3 x 25 mm Cu).
Make this connection with an 10.5 spring washer, M10 x 35 hexagonal
socket-head bolt and an M10 hexagonal nut. Tighten the connection bolt
to a torque of 40 Nm.
Figure 4.14
Position of the earth symbol on the earthing bar.
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4.4 Finishing of the cable installation

Instructions
1) Install and attach the door step of the cubicle, which was removed
when preparing for cable connections (see 4.1).
2) Install the base plate in front of the threshold of the cubicle
(see 4.1).
3) Check that the shields of the feeder (outgoing) cables are
connected to the main earthing bar of the cubicle. Check also the
wiring if current transformers are installed.
4.5 Final erection work

Checkpoints
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Check painted areas of the switchgear for possible damage,

touching up where required (see also repair instructions in
Uniswitch Instruction Manual).
Check bolt connections and tighten where required, in particular all

those carried out during on-site erection of the busbars and
earthing system.
Clean the switchgear thoroughly.
Remove all foreign bodies from the cubicles.
Correctly replace all coverings, etc. removed during erection and

connection.
In the enclosure, any remaining openings must be closed if they

are no longer needed.
Check the isolating contacts and interlocking mechanisms for

smooth motion, and grease again with Isoflex Topas NB 52 where
necessary (see also repair instructions in Uniswitch Instruction
Manual)).
Insert withdrawable circuit-breaker parts (if any) and connect the

control wirings.
Properly close the cubicle doors.
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4.6 Examples
Figure 4.15
Cable arrangements for switch-disconnector (SDC) cubicles.
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By H 1635 = 980 mm
By H 1885 = 1230 mm
By H 1635 = 400 mm
By H 1885 = 650 mm
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Figure 4.16
Cable arrangements for switch-disconnector cubicle with fuse (SDF) and
circuit-breaker cubicle (CBC).
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By H 1635
12/17,5 kV
24 kV
= 605 mm
= 455 mm
By H 1885
12/17,5 kV
24 kV
= 855 mm
= 705 mm
By H 1635
By H 1885
12 kV
24 kV
= 400 mm
= 650 mm
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Figure 4.17
Cable arrangements for withdrawable type cubicle (CBW)
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5 Mounting of equipment
5.1 Mounting of circuit-breakers
General
The circuit-breaker is to be lifted into the cubicle.

The correct tightening torques according to Table 5.1 should be
applied during the installation.
Table 5.1 Tightening torques for circuit-breaker.
Connection
Torque/Nm
Busbar-busbar
35
Busbar-HD4/S
20 (upper poles)
35 (lower poles)
Busbar-VD4/S
68
Busbar-SFG
35
Busbar-CT
56 70
Figure 5.1
Circuit-breaker.
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1) Before lifting the circuit-breaker, take off the plastic covers and
remove the connection bars from the upper poles.
Figure 5.3
Removing connection bars.
Figure 5.2
Taking off the plastic cover.
2) Lift the circuit-breaker up to the same level as the mounted circuitbreaker floor.
3) Slide the circuit-breaker manually into its leader and push it in.
Figure 5.4
Lifting the circuit-breaker.
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Do not move lifting truck before the circuit-breaker is

totally inside the cubicle because the breaker is very
heavy in front.
Figure 5.5
Sliding circuit-breaker to the leader.
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4) Mount the fixing plate at the bottom of the circuit-breaker front with
4 fixing screws/nuts.
Figure 5.7
Installing the busbars.
Figure 5.6
Mounting the fixing plate.
5) Install the busbars starting with the lower poles of the circuitbreaker. After that connect the busbar to the upper poles of the
circuit-breaker using the connection bar. If insulating shrink tubes
are to be fitted to the connection bars, this should be done before
bolting them in place.
Figure 5.9
VD4/S connection.
Figure 5.8
HD4/S connection.
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The busbars of 24 kV CBC, SMC and SBC cubicles

should be covered by a shrink tube where possible.
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Figure 5.10
Control cup covering connection bar.
6) After mounting the circuit-breaker, put the white control pin into the
cable terminal (Figure 5.11) and connect the terminal to the circuitbreaker. Notice the correct position of the flexible tube
(HD4/S).(Figure 5.12)
Figure 5.11
Inserting control pin into cable terminal.
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Figure 5.12
Connecting the terminal to circuit-breaker.
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5.2 Mounting of motor operating device UEMC 40 K8_ for UES-K3/2

Instructions
1) Operate the SFG switch-disconnector to the earthed position.

2) Move the interlocking selector to the Door open position.
3) Open the cable compartment door and the secondary apparatus
compartment door.
4) Take off the plastic cover (A) by pressing it with two fingers.
5) Loosen the four screws (B) and remove the interlocking unit.
Figure 5.13
Removing the interlocking unit.
6) Operate the SFG switch-disconnector to the open position.

7) Unlock the position indication and operation set by loosening the
locking ring. Then remove the set.
Figure 5.14
Unlocking the position indication and operation set.
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Figure 5.15
Removing the cover plates.
Figure 5.16
Installing the motor operating device.
8) Pull up the brass operation shaft and adjust the lifting arm to the
correct position according to Figure 5.21.
9) Push the operation shaft back to the original position.
Notice that the motor operating device does not have any fixing screws
to tighten. The small play between the motor operating device and the
limiting surface does not affect the operation of the mechanism.
Figure 5.17
Pulling up the operation shaft and adjusting the lifting
arm.
Figure 5.18
Pushing the operation shaft back.
10) Refit the cover plates, the position indication and operation set and
the interlocking unit.
References
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Further information is available in installation and operating manual for

UEMC 40 K8_.
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5.3 Mounting of auxiliary switches for UES-K3/2

Instructions
The auxiliary switches are to be mounted on the uppermost cover plate

of UES-K3/2.
1) Remove the uppermost cover plate and tighten the screws with a
torque of max. 1.3 Nm.
2) Use nyloc locking nuts behind the cover plate.
Both screws must be tightened with a similar torque.
Make sure that the mounting position of the auxiliary switches is
correct and they are moving normally after mounting by pushing them.
Earthing indication switches are located in the right hand side of cover
plate.
Figure 5.19
Removing the cover plate.
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Figure 5.20
Location of indication switches.
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5.4 Mounting of position indication and operation set

Instructions
The SFG switch-disconnector should be in the open position.

1) Lock the position indication and operation set with the locking ring.
2) Check that the location of position indication shaft and disc is in
accordance with the figure below.
Figure 5.21
Location of position indication shaft and disc (open position).
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5.5 Mounting of motor operating device for UES-A3M/2

Instructions
1) Mount the motor operating device for UES-A3M/2 by means of 3

screws and washers.
2) Mount the cover for the device by means of a screw and a washer.
Figure 5.22
Mounting the motor operating device.
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Figure 5.23
Mounting the cover for motor operating device.
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5.6 Mounting of auxiliary switches for UES-A3(M)/2

Mount the auxiliary switches on the cover plate of UES-A3(M)/2.
1) Tighten the screws with a torque of max. 1.3 Nm.
Both screws must be tightened with a similar torque. Make sure that
the mounting position of the auxiliary switches is correct and they are
moving normally after mounting by pushing them.
Earthing indication switches are located on the right side of cover
plate.
Figure 5.24
Auxiliary switch.
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5.7 Mounting of shunt trip-coil

Mount the shunt trip-coil by means of 2 screws and washers.
Figure 5.26
Mounting the shunt trip-coil.
Figure 5.25
Shunt trip-coil.
5.8 Installation of indicating system for current transformers after main

installation
General
Some of the customers use current transformers (CT) which are not
manufactured by ABB. In such cases the CTs are usually installed
by a customer. If voltage indication via CTs is needed, the following
information should be taken into account:
Voltage indicating system CL497/CL498 for CTs meets the

requirements of IEC 61243-5, if the value of capacitive divider C1
in CT is according to Table 5.2 .
Table 5.2 The recommended values for capacitive dividers in CTs.
Operating voltage (kV)
Value of C1 (pF)
67.2
2340
1012
1933
13.817.5
1323
2024
1018
It is also recommended that the stray capacitance value of CT is

between 2090 pF.
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Multiprint,200, 07-07
Information given in this publication is
generally applicable to equipment
described. Changes may be made in future
without notice.
UNIS 13GB 08-01
ABB Oy
MV Apparatus & Switchgear
P.O.Box 613, FIN-65101 Vaasa, Finland
Tel: +358 10 22 11
Fax: +358 10 22 44661
www.abb.com

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Uniswitch

Medium Voltage Switchgear

12 kV, 17.5 kV, 24 kV

Transportation and storage.................................................................................................... 2

Assembly of the switchgear at site ........................................................................................ 9

Cable connections ............................................................................................................... 31

Mounting of equipment ........................................................................................................ 45

This is why our manual begins with the following recommendations:

Uniswitch switchgears are either fixed or withdrawable type cubicles.

User-critical messages are shown as follows:

Uniswitch technical documentation consists of two publications:

2 Transportation and storage

Uniswitch is delivered either as single cubicles or switchgear units with a

2.2 Unpacking at installation site

The Uniswitch switchgear should only be installed indoors. Therefore it

1) Remove the plastic film from the cubicles.

2.3 Transfer of cubicles at installation site

Only carry out loading operations when it has been

The switchgear cubicles should usually be transferred in

The transport units normally are comprised of individual cubicles and, in

The cubicles should be transferred horizontally by a manual forklift or a

The packages should be placed on a smooth base.

Use the following tools for lifting:

Fork-lift truck and/or

Manual trolley jack

If a crane is available, lifting of a single cubicle is done using two or four

When lifting several cubicles or a whole switchgear unit

Table 2.2 Weights of different devices.

without instrument transformers

with circuit-breaker and current transformers

2.5 Temporary storage

Do not walk on the TOP of the cubicles!

The package should immediately be taken indoors after

Inhibitors, placed in the cubicles for protection against

Maximum temporary storage time for the cubicles is 12

2.5.2 Optimum conditions

Optimum intermediate storage, where it is necessary, without any

Low air temperature

High air temperature

Low relative humidity

High relative humidity

Rate of change of temperature

Special instructions depending on the packaging type follow:

1. Cubicles with basic

1) Use a dry, well-ventilated storeroom with a climate in accordance

1) Store the transport units:

protected from the weather,

safe from any damage.

2) Check the packaging for damage.

2.6 Delivery responsibilities

The responsibilities of the consignee when the switchgear arrives at site

Check the consignment for completeness and lack of any damage

Always take photographs to document any major damage.

If any quantities are short, or defects or transport damage are noted,

3 Assembly of the switchgear at site

When the final construction documents are compiled, the

In order to obtain an optimum installation sequence and

Where switchgear cubicles have top-mounted pressure relief ducts or

On commencement of installation on site, the switchgear room must be