Technical Data NXPLUS C

for internal use only
NXPLUS C
SF6-Insulated, Metal-Enclosed and
Metal-Clad Medium-Voltage
Switchgear
Technical Data NXPLUS C
Number of document 802-9100.9 Siemens AG, EM MS S PLM page 1 of 60

Issue: November 24, 2015 Oliver Nöldner
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Content
1 General Data ......................................................................................................................................4
1.1 Ratings ........................................................................................................................................4
1.2 Dimensions, Transport Weights ................................................................................................15
1.3 Service Life, Maintenance.........................................................................................................16
1.4 Low-voltage Wiring ...................................................................................................................16
1.5 Low-voltage Compartment ........................................................................................................16
1.6 Wiring duct for external control wires ........................................................................................16
1.7 Ready-for-Service Indicator ......................................................................................................17
2 Encapsulation...................................................................................................................................18
2.1 Property of Material...................................................................................................................18
2.2 Pressure, Pressure Relief .........................................................................................................18
2.3 Weight and Volume of Gas .......................................................................................................19
3 Insulation ..........................................................................................................................................21
3.1 SF6 - Gas , Density, Temperature, Fission Products ................................................................21
3.2 Electrical and Dielectrically Properties of SF6 ...........................................................................22
3.3 Insulation stressing ...................................................................................................................23
3.4 Resistance at Gas Loss ............................................................................................................23
3.5 Partial Discharge Parameter .....................................................................................................23
4 Busbar, Earth Bus ............................................................................................................................24
4.1 Electrical Data Busbar ..............................................................................................................24
4.2 Electrical Data Earth Bus ..........................................................................................................24
4.3 Mechanical Parameter, Dimensions Busbar .............................................................................24
4.4 Mechanical Parameter, Dimensions Earth Bus ........................................................................25
4.5 Busbar Supports .......................................................................................................................25
4.6 Cast Resin Insulation, Electrical Parameter ..............................................................................25
5 Cable Termination, Cable Test ........................................................................................................27
6 Vacuum Circuit Breaker ...................................................................................................................28
6.1 Electrical Data ...........................................................................................................................28
6.2 Switching Class.........................................................................................................................30
6.3 Operating Times, Operating Sequences, Contacts ..................................................................31
6.4 Motor Drive, Releases, Solenoids .............................................................................................33
6.5 Maintenance .............................................................................................................................37
7 Vacuum-Contactor ...........................................................................................................................38
7.1 Electrical Data ...........................................................................................................................38
7.2 Operating Times, Operating Sequences, Contacts ..................................................................38
7.3 Motor Drive, Releases, Solenoids .............................................................................................39
7.4 Maintenance .............................................................................................................................41
8 Three-Position-Switch ......................................................................................................................42
8.1 Rated Values ............................................................................................................................42
8.2 Operating Times .......................................................................................................................42
8.3 Motor Drive ...............................................................................................................................43
8.4 Maintenance .............................................................................................................................45
9 Three-Position-Disconnector............................................................................................................46
9.1 Electrical Data ...........................................................................................................................46
9.2 Switching Class.........................................................................................................................46
10 Three-Position-Switch-Disconnector ............................................................................................48
10.1 Electrical Data ...........................................................................................................................48
10.2 Switching Class.........................................................................................................................49
11 Make-Proof Earthing Switch .........................................................................................................50
11.1 Make-Proof Earthing Switch at Feeder .....................................................................................50
11.2 2nd earthing switch for fuse .......................................................................................................50
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11.3 Make-Proof Earthing Switch at Busbar .....................................................................................51

12 Current Transformer .....................................................................................................................52
13 Voltage Transformer .....................................................................................................................54
13.1 Inductive Voltage Transformer at Feeder .................................................................................54
13.2 Inductive Voltage Transformer at Busbar .................................................................................55
14 Used Materials..............................................................................................................................58
15 Heat of combustion .......................................................................................................................59
16 Balance of energy and waste .......................................................................................................60
16.1 Electrical energy .......................................................................................................................60
16.2 Heat energy ..............................................................................................................................60
16.3 Water ........................................................................................................................................60
16.4 Waste for disposal ....................................................................................................................60
16.5 Waste for recycling ...................................................................................................................60
Reference is made to the following documents:

 Installation and Operating Instructions NXPLUS C (802-9081.9)
 Catalogue NXPLUS C (HA 35.41)

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1 General Data
1.1 Ratings
1.1.1 Rated Voltage 7.2 kV 12 kV 15 kV 17.5 kV 24 kV
1.1.2 Rated short-duration power-

frequency withstand voltage
phase-to-phase, phase-to- 28 kV
20 kV 36 kV 38 kV 50 kV
earth, open contact gap (42 kV)
across the isolating 32 kV
23 kV 39 kV 45 kV 60 kV
distance (48 kV)
1.1.3 Rated lightning impulse

withstand voltage
phase-to-phase, phase-to- 75 kV
60 kV 95 kV 95 kV 125 kV
earth, open contact gap (95 kV)
across the isolating 85 kV
70 kV 110 kV 110 kV 145 kV
distance (110 kV)
1.1.4 Rated normal current

Busbar 1250 A 1250 A 1250 A 1250 A 1250 A
1600 A 1600 A 1600 A 1600 A 1600 A
2000 A 2000 A 2000 A 2000 A 2000 A
2500 A 2500 A 2500 A 2500 A 2500 A
Circuit breaker panel 630 A 630 A 630 A 630 A 630 A
Bus sectionalizer 1250 A 1250 A 1250 A 1250 A 1250 A
2000 A 2000 A 2000 A 2000 A 2000 A
2300 A 2300 A 2300 A
2500 A 2500 A 2500 A
Disconnector panel 1000 A 1000 A 1000 A 1000 A 1000 A
1250 A 1250 A 1250 A 1250 A 1250 A
2000 A 2000 A 2000 A 2000 A 2000 A
2300 A 2300 A 2300 A
2500 A 2500 A 2500 A
Switch disconnector panel 200 A 200 A 200 A 200 A 200 A
Ring-main panel 630 A 630 A 630 A 630 A 630 A
Contactor panel 450 A 450 A 450 A 450 A 450 A
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7.2 kV 12 kV 15 kV 17.5 kV 24 kV
1.1.5 Rated short-time withstand

current
Circuit breaker panel 1s 20kA 25kA 20kA 25kA 20kA 25kA 20kA 25kA 20kA 25kA
630 A 3s 20kA - 20kA - 20kA - 20kA - 20kA -
Circuit breaker panel 1s 31.5kA 31.5kA 31.5kA 25kA 25kA
>630A 3s 31.5kA 31.5kA 31.5kA 25kA 25kA
Bus sectionalizer 1s 31.5kA 31.5kA 31.5kA 25kA 25kA
3s 31.5kA 31.5kA 31.5kA 25kA 25kA
Disconnector panel 1s 31.5kA 31.5kA 31.5kA 25kA 25kA
3s 31.5kA 31.5kA 31.5kA 25kA 25kA
Switch disconnector 1s 31.5kA 31.5kA 31.5kA 25kA 25kA
Panel 3s 31.5kA 31.5kA 31.5kA 25kA 25kA
Ring-main panel 1s 20kA 25kA 20kA 25kA 20kA 25kA 20kA 25kA 20kA -
3s 20kA - 20kA - 20kA - 20kA - 20kA -
Contactor panel with 1s 31.5kA 31.5kA 31.5kA 25kA 25kA
HV HRC fuse 3s 31.5kA 31.5kA 31.5kA 25kA 25kA
Metering panel with 3s 31.5kA 31.5kA 31.5kA 25kA 25kA
HV HRC fuse 3s 31.5kA 31.5kA 31.5kA 25kA 25kA
1.1.6 Rated peak withstand

current at 50 Hz
Circuit breaker panel 50kA 63kA 50kA 63kA 50kA 63kA 50kA 63kA 50kA 63kA
630 A
Circuit breaker panel 80kA 80kA 80kA 63kA 63kA
>630A
Bus sectionalizer 80kA 80kA 80kA 63kA 63kA
Disconnector panel 80kA 80kA 80kA 63kA 63kA
Switch disconnector 80kA 80kA 80kA 63kA 63kA

panel
Ring-main panel 50kA 63kA 50kA 63kA 50kA 63kA 50kA 63kA 50kA -
Contactor panel with 80kA 80kA 80kA 63kA 63kA

HV HRC fuse
Metering panel with HV 80kA 80kA 80kA 63kA 63kA
HRC fuse

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7.2 kV 12 kV 15 kV 17.5 kV 24 kV
1.1.7 Rated peak withstand

current at 60 Hz
630 A
>630A
Switch disconnector 82kA 82kA 82kA 65kA 65kA

panel
Ring-main panel 52kA 65kA 52kA 65kA 52kA 65kA 52kA 65kA 52kA -
Contactor panel with 82kA 82kA 82kA 65kA 65kA

HV HRC fuse
Metering panel with HV 82kA 82kA 82kA 65kA 65kA
HRC fuse
1.1.8 Rated short-circuit making

current
50 Hz
630 A
>630A
Switch disconnector 50kA 63kA 50kA 63kA 50kA 63kA 50kA 63kA 50kA -
panel
Ring-main panel 80kA 80kA 80kA 63kA 63kA

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7.2 kV 12 kV 15 kV 17.5 kV 24 kV
1.1.9 Rated short-circuit making

current
60 Hz
630 A
>630A
Switch disconnector 52kA 65kA 52kA 65kA 52kA 65kA 52kA 65kA 52kA -
panel
Ring-main panel 82kA 82kA 82kA 65kA 65kA
1.1.10 Rated short-circuit breaking

current
630 A
Circuit breaker panel 31.5kA 31.5kA 31.5kA 25kA 25kA
>630A
1.1.11 Rated short-circuit duration 3s

1.1.12 Rated switching impulse withstand only valid for high-voltage applications
voltage according IEC 62271-1
7.2 kV 12 kV 15 kV 17.5 kV 24 kV
1.1.13 Insulation level at

atmospheric gas pressure
(SF6)
Short-duration power-
20 kV 28 kV 36 kV 38 kV 50 kV
Lightning impulse withstand
60 kV 75 kV 95 kV 95 kV 110 kV
voltage

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7.2 kV 12 kV 15 kV 17.5 kV 24 kV
1.1.14 Insulation level at atmospheric gas

pressure (SF6)
c.b.panel 1250A (30,000 operating cycles)
20 kV 28 kV 36 kV n.a. n.a.
60 kV 75 kV 95 kV n.a. n.a.
voltage
1.1.15 Insulation level at

atmospheric air pressure
20 kV 28 kV 32 kV 36 kV 36 kV
60 kV 60 kV 60 kV 65 kV 65 kV
voltage
1.1.16 Insulation level at atmospheric air

pressure
c.b.panel 1250A (30,000 operating cycles)
20 kV 28 kV 32 kV n.a. n.a.
60 kV 60 kV 60 kV n.a. n.a.
voltage
1.1.17 Ambient air temperature Standard: - 5O ... + 55O Celsius

Option: - 25O ... + 55O Celsius
average per day: 35 °C
1.1.18 Ambient air temperature for + 40O Celsius
rated values
1.1.19 Ambient air temperature for depending to the secondary equipment,
storage NXPLUS C: -25O to +70O Celsius
1.1.20 Temperature rise limit at 40 °C insulator: 65 K (105 °C)
ambient air temperature joints: 75 K (115 °C)
contacts: 65 K (105°C)
busbar: 65 K (105°C)
1.1.21 Permissible relative humidity average per day: ≤ 98%,
average per month: ≤ 90%
1.1.22 Permissible vapour pressure average per day: 22hPa (=22mbar)
average per month: 18hPa (=18mbar)
1.1.23 Permissible altitude over sea level independent,
panels with HV HRC fuses: < 1000 m

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1.1.24 Resistance to earth-quakes Tests according:

IEC 60068-3-3
IEC 60068-2-57
IEC 60068-2-59
IEEE 693-2005
meeting the requirements of
Uniform Building Code 1997 (UBC) - Zone 4
California Building Code 1998 (CBC) – Zone 4
IEEE 693-2005 – High required response
spectrum (Figure A.1)
IEC 62271-210 – severity level 2;
acceptance class 1
1.1.25 Degree of protection IP3XD for switchgear enclosure (Standard)
IP31D for switchgear enclosure (Option)
IP65 for parts of the primary circuit, which are
subjected to high-voltage
1.1.26 Degree of protection (as KUKO) IP4X
IP54
Attention: De-Rating of normal operating current
at ambient air temperature of 40°Celsius:
50Hz 60Hz
LS 630A no de-rating
LS,TS,LK 1000A 950A 921A
LS,TS,LK 1250A 1200A 1164A
LS,TS,LK 2000A 1900A 1843A
LS,TS,LK 2500A 2400A 2382A
TR,RK,ME,VS no de-rating
1.1.27 Induced circulating current none
1.1.28 Measures to reduce the three-phase encapsulation
circulating current high-resistance conductive layers on busbar
1.1.29 Power dissipation per panel 7.2 kV 12 kV 15 kV 17.5 kV 24 kV

I = 400A P=70W P = 70W P = 70W P = 70W P = 70W
I = 630A P=160W P=160W P=160W P=160W P=160W
I = 800A P=250W P=250W P=250W P=250W P=250W
I = 1000A P=400W P=400W P=400W P=400W P=400W
I = 1250A P=600W P=600W P=600W P=600W P=600W
I = 2000A P=1100W P=1100W P=1100W P=1100W P=1100W
I = 2300A P=1100W P=1100W P=1100W - -
I = 2500A P=1300W P=1300W P=1300W - -
1.1.30 Maximum partial discharge level Q < 5 pC at U = 1,1 x Ur = 1,1x7,2 kV = 7,9 kV

of components Q < 5 pC at U = 1,1 x Ur = 1,1x12 kV = 13,2 kV
Q < 5 pC at U = 1,1 x Ur = 1,1x15 kV = 16,5 kV
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Q < 5 pC at U = 1,1 x Ur = 1,1x17,5 kV = 19,3 kV

Q < 5 pC at U = 1,1 x Ur = 1,1x24 kV = 26,4 kV
of complete switchgear Q < 20 pC at U = 1,1 x Ur = 1,1x12 kV = 13,2 kV
Test in factory Q < 20 pC at U = 1,1 x Ur = 1,1x15 kV = 16,5 kV
Q < 20 pC at U = 1,1 x Ur = 1,1x17,5 kV = 19,3 kV
Q < 20 pC at U = 1,1 x Ur = 1,1x24 kV = 26,4 kV
of complete switchgear Q < 50 pC at U = 1,1 x Ur = 1,1x12 kV = 13,2 kV
Test on site Q < 50 pC at U = 1,1 x Ur = 1,1x15 kV = 16,5 kV
Q < 50 pC at U = 1,1 x Ur = 1,1x17,5 kV = 19,3 kV
Q < 50 pC at U = 1,1 x Ur = 1,1x24 kV = 26,4 kV
1.1.33 Testing with DV voltage 7.2 kV: max 23 kV DC
12 kV: max 32 kV DC
15 kV: max 41 kV DC
17.5 kV: max 43 kV DC
24 kV: max 56 kV DC
1.1.34 Surge impedance n.a. (acc. IEC 62 271-100 only for solid-earthed
networks with Um >52 kV)
1.1.35 Measures to reduce transient ground n.a., only for high-voltage applications
rise effects on isolator operations
1.1.36 Radio interference voltage not applicable for voltages below 123 kV
1.1.37 Capacity to ground per phase 300 pF
and panel
1.1.38 Floor load vertical load Fv = 8 kN (panel width 600mm),
Fv = 12 kN (panel width 900mm),
Fv = 14 kN (panel width 1200mm)
live load Pa = 12 kN/m2
1.1.39 Force onto frame due to small moving weights negligible
1.1.40 Noise emission
normal operation < 50 dB(A)
operation of circuit-breaker at the panel: 97,5 dB(A)
in 5m distance: 97,4 dB(A)
1.1.41 Quality assurance by manufacturer acc. ISO 9001 and ISO 14001
1.1.42 Permissible currents for 25O C 30O C 35O C 40O C 45O C 50O C 55O C
50Hz [A] [A] [A] [A] [A] [A] [A]
Busbar 1250A 1400 1350 1300 1250 1200 1150 1100
Busbar 1600A 2000 1950 1900 1850 1800 1750 1700
Busbar 2000A 2530 2440 2350 2250 2150 2045 1935
Busbar 2500A 2860 2770 2680 2580 2480 2375 2265

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50Hz, Feeder SBB [A] [A] [A] [A] [A] [A] [A]
Circuit breaker panel 630A 720 690 660 630 600 570 540
(30,000 operating cycles)
Circuit breaker panel 2000A

2350 2275 2195 2115 2035 1945 1855
(900mm)
2770 2685 2590 2500 2400 2295 2190
(900mm)
2635 2550 2465 2375 2280 2185 2085
(900mm) as end panel
2225 2150 2075 2000 1920 1840 1750
(1200mm)
2550 2470 2385 2300 2210 2115 2015
(1200mm)
2775 2685 2595 2500 2400 2300 2195
(1200mm)
Bus sectionalizer 1000A 1109 1074 1038 1000 961 920 877
Bus sectionalizer 1250A (in 2
1370 1330 1290 1250 1210 1170 1130
panels)
Bus sectionalizer 2000A
2355 2280 2205 2125 2040 1955 1865
(900mm)
2775 2685 2595 2500 2400 2300 2195
(900mm)
2225 2150 2075 2000 1920 1840 1750
(1200mm)
2550 2470 2385 2300 2210 2115 2015
(1200mm)
2805 2715 2625 2530 2430 2325 2220
(1200mm)
Disconnector panel 1000A 1210 1170 1130 1090 1050 1000 960
Disconnector panel 2000A
2350 2275 2195 2115 2035 1945 1855
(900mm)
2770 2685 2590 2500 2400 2295 2190
(900mm)
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2225 2150 2075 2000 1920 1840 1750
(1200mm)
2550 2470 2385 2300 2210 2115 2015
(1200mm)
2775 2685 2595 2500 2400 2300 2195
(1200mm)
Switch disconnector panel with
According fuse max. 100A
fuses)
Ring-main panel 630 630 630 630 605 580 550
Contactor panel (without
540 525 510 490 470 450 430
fuses)
Contactor panel(with fuses) According fuse max. 200A
50Hz, Feeder DBB [A] [A] [A] [A] [A] [A] [A]
Incoming sectionalizer 1250A 1400 1350 1300 1250 1200 1150 1100
Bus coupler 1000A 1120 1090 1055 1015 975 935 890
60Hz [A] [A] [A] [A] [A] [A] [A]
Busbar 1250A 1344 1296 1248 1200 1152 1104 1056
Busbar 1600A 1920 1872 1824 1776 1728 1680 1632
Busbar 2000A 2429 2342 2256 2160 2064 1963 1858
Busbar 2500A 2740 2659 2573 2477 2381 2280 2174

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60Hz, Feeder SBB [A] [A] [A] [A] [A] [A] [A]

2230 2160 2085 2010 1930 1850 1765
(900mm)
2630 2550 2460 2375 2280 2180 2080
(900mm)
2505 2423 2342 2256 2166 2076 1981
(900mm) as end-panel
2136 2064 1992 1920 1843 1766 1680
(1200mm)
2452 2371 2290 2208 2122 2030 1934
(1200mm)
2665 2578 2491 2400 2304 2208 2107
(1200mm)
Bus sectionalizer 1250A (in 2
1315 1277 1238 1200 1162 1123 1085
panels)
2240 2165 2095 2020 1940 1855 1770
(900mm)
2665 2578 2490 2400 2304 2208 2107
(900mm)
2136 2064 1992 1920 1843 1766 1680
(1200mm)
2452 2371 2290 2208 2122 2030 1934
(1200mm)
2692 2606 2520 2429 2333 2232 2131
(1200mm)
2230 2160 2085 2010 1930 1850 1765
(900mm)
2630 2550 2460 2375 2280 2180 2080
(900mm)
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2136 2064 1992 1920 1843 1766 1680
(1200mm)
2452 2371 2290 2208 2122 2030 1934
(1200mm)
2665 2578 2491 2400 2304 2208 2107
(1200mm)
Switch disconnector panel with
According fuse max. 100A
fuses)
Ring-main panel 630 630 624 605 581 557 528
Contactor panel (without 432 413
518 504 490 470 451
fuses)
Contactor panel(with fuses) According fuse max. 200A
60Hz, Feeder DBB [A] [A] [A] [A] [A] [A] [A]
Incoming sectionalizer 1250A 1344 1296 1248 1200 1152 1104 1056
Bus coupler 1000A 1079 1046 1013 974 936 898 854
1.1.48 Overload 20O C 25O C 30O C 35O C 40O C 45O C 50O C

(example) Duration [min] [min] [min] [min] [min] [min] [min]
Current = 924A
175 90 70 60 45 30 25
Overload current = 1524A
Please ask IC LMV MS PPM to evaluate your requirements
1.1.49 Voltage drop between c.b.-panel 630 A 22 mV

bus bar bushing outside c.b.-panel 1000 A 9 mV
and c.b.-panel 1250 A 9 mV
cable connection bushing outside c.b.-panel 2000 A 7 mV
(at 100 A direct current) c.b.-panel 2300 A 7 mV
c.b.-panel 2500 A 7 mV
1.1.50 Voltage drop between c.b.-panel 630 A 49 mV
cable connection panel 1 c.b.-panel 1000 A 23 mV
and c.b.-panel 1250 A 23 mV
cable connection panel 2 c.b.-panel 2000 A 19 mV
(at 100 A direct current) c.b.-panel 2300 A 19 mV
c.b.-panel 2500 A 19 mV
1.1.51 Capacitance of coupling electrode C1 6 to 8 pF
for capacitive voltage indication
(within outcone-bushing type C)

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1.2 Dimensions, Transport Weights
1.2.1 Transport Length Width Height Weight Weight

by rail or truck [mm] [mm] [mm] including excluding
packing packing
NXPLUS C SBB
[kg] [kg]
1 x 600mm 1450 1100 2460 900 800
1 x 900mm 1450 1100 2460 1500 1400
1 x 1200mm 1450 1450 2460 1500 1400
1 x 600mm cable rear top 2100 1100 2460 900 800

by ship [mm] [mm] [mm] including excluding
packing packing
NXPLUS C SBB
[kg] [kg]
1 x 600mm 1450 1130 2550 900 800
1 x 900mm 1450 1130 2550 1500 1400
1 x 1200mm 1450 1480 2550 1500 1400
1 x 600mm cable rear top 2100 1130 2550 900 800

by rail or truck [mm] [mm] [mm] including excluding
packing packing
NXPLUS C DBB
[kg] [kg]
1 x 600mm 1450 1100 2460 900 800

by ship [mm] [mm] [mm] including excluding
packing packing
NXPLUS C DBB
[kg] [kg]
1 x 600mm 1450 1130 2550 900 800
Hint: The NXPLUS C Double-Busbar will be delivered in single panels (A- and B-side
separately)
1.2.5 Low.voltage boxes Panel width 600 mm
aproximate weight Height 761 mm 55 kg
(depending to installed secondary Height 1161 mm 90 kg
devices) Panel width 900 mm
Height 761 mm 70 kg
Height 1161 mm 120 kg

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1.3 Service Life, Maintenance

1.3.1 Service Life 10,000 operating cycles (resp. 30,000 operating
cycles) or at least 35 years
1.3.2 Maintenance the switchgear is maintenance-free for life-time
1.3.3 MTBF see intranet NXPLUS C, product documentation
1.4 Low-voltage Wiring

1.4.1 Cross-section of wires 1.5 mm², current transformer circuits 2.5 mm²
1.0 mm², current transformer circuits 2.5 mm²
1.4.2 Type of wire H05V-K
H07V-K
1.4.3 Insulating material polyvinyl chloride (PVC)
1.4.4 Test voltage 2 kV AC, 1min
1.4.5 Class of stranding 5
1.5 Low-voltage Compartment

1.5.1 Heating 100 W
control via thermostat or position of circuit breaker
(acc. Customers demand within engineering)
1.5.2 Opening angle of lv-door 120°
90° with door retainer
1.6 Wiring duct for external control wires

1.6.1 Cross-section 175mm x 35mm

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1.7 Ready-for-Service Indicator

1.7.1 Magnet Koerdymax 160 or Koerdymax 240
tin-plated
Remanence: Br ≥ 1.15 T
magnetic field strength HcB > 800 kA/m
Temperature Tmax > 100° Celsius

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2 Encapsulation
2.1 Property of Material

2.1.1 Material and thickness of stainless steel, 2.5mm thick
encapsulation (SF6) Identification of material: Nirosta 1.4301
XCRNI 18-10
2.1.2 Material and thickness of frame thin sheet 1.0226 acc. EN10346
galvanized steel, 2.0mm thick
front powder coated steel, 2.5mm thick
2.1.3 Method of protection against corrosion hot galvanized, yellow passivized,
Frame partly powder coated
2.1.4 Method of protection against corrosion n.a. (because stainless steel)
Enclosure
2.1.5 Method of protection against corrosion electrostatic powder coating
Front
2.1.6 Plate thickness zinc coating 8µm
2.1.7 Plate thickness powder coating 75 to 125 μm
2.1.8 Treatment for powder coating alkaline-acid splash-degreasing
alkaline phosphor treatment
0.2 to 0.5 g/m2
2.1.9 Internal arc test acc. IEC 62 271-200
7.2 kV, 12 kV, 15 kV: 31.5 kA, 1 s
17.5 kV, 24 kV: 25 kA, 1s
2.1.10 Maximum voltage between every millivolts (< 1 V),
point of enclosure and next encapsulation is save to touch
earth connection even under full fault currents
2.1.11 Burn-through-time of outside > 1s at 31.5 kA
enclosure in case of internal arc fault
2.2 Pressure, Pressure Relief

2.2.1 Rated pressure (absolute 1.5 bar (1500 hPa)
pressure at 20° Celsius)
2.2.2 Operating pressure (absolute 1.3…1.8 bar (1300…1800 hPa)
2.2.3 Design pressure (absolute 1.8 bar (1800 hPa)
2.2.4 Design temperature 80 °C
2.2.5 Routine pressure test (absolute 2.2 bar (2200 hPa) at 1.5 bar (1500 hPA)
pressure) of the complete vessel rated pressure (absolute pressure)
2.2.6 Pressure when pressure relief device min. 3.0 bar (3000 hPa)
will operate (absolute pressure) max. 3.5 bar (3500 hPa)
2.2.7 Release time of pressure relief device < 10 ms
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2.2.8 Maximum withstand pressure of ≥ 5.5 bar (5500 hPa)

enclosure (absolute pressure)
2.2.9 Type of pressure relief device burst disk (diameter 128mm)
2.2.10 Type of gas seals none, vessel is welded gastight
2.2.11 Nominal gas leakage < 0.1% per year (related to the absolute
gas pressure)
2.2.12 Pressure gauge with temperature-- temperature-compensated ready-for-service
compensation indication
(control of density, no manometer)
2.2.13 Auxiliary switch at ready-for-service 1NO + 1NC
indicator
2.2.14 Pressure, which is activating the 1.3 bar (1300 hPa)
auxiliary switch (absolute pressure)
2.2.15 Type and thickness of connecting no gas pipes
SF6 gas pipes
2.3 Weight and Volume of Gas

2.3.1 Weight of SF6 in the typical NXPLUS C Single-Busbar
c.b. panel 630A: 2.3 kg
c.b. panel 1250A (30,000 operating cycles)3.2 kg
c.b. panel 2000A (900mm): 5.7 kg
c.b. panel 2500A (900mm): 5.7 kg
c.b. panel 2000A (1200mm): 6.4 kg
c.b. panel 2300A (1200mm): 6.4 kg
c.b. panel 2500A (1200mm): 6.4 kg
bus sectionalizer 1000A: 2.1 kg
bus sectionalizer 1250A: 3.0 kg
bus sectionalizer 2000A (900mm): 5.6 kg
bus sectionalizer (c.b.) 3.1 kg
bus sectionalizer (disconnector) 3.1 kg
disconnector panel 1000A: 2.4 kg
disconnector panel 1250A: 3.3 kg
disconnector p. 2000A (900mm): 5.8 kg
switch disconnector panel 630A: 2.5 kg
contactor panel: 2.5 kg
ring-main panel 630A: 2.5 kg
metering panel: 2.5 kg
dummy panel 2.3 kg
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NXPLUS C Double-Busbar
circuit breaker panel 1000A: A- side 3.0 kg
B- side 3.1 kg
incoming sectionalizer 1250A: A- side 3.2 kg
B- side 3.2 kg
bus coupler 1000A: A- side 3.0 kg
B- side 3.1 kg
2.3.2 Amount of gas to be evacuated none,
and refilled for maintenance switchgear is welded gastight for life-time

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3 Insulation
3.1 SF6 - Gas , Density, Temperature, Fission Products

3.1.1 Rated density at 20 °C and 6.07 g/l
atmospheric pressure
3.1.2 Nominal operating density 9.1 g/l at 500 hPa rated pressure
(overpressure)
3.1.3 Critical Point Transition to supercritical fluid at
> Critical temperature TC: 45,55OC
> Critical pressure PC: 37.55 bar
> Critical density: 0.742 kg/l
3.1.4 Dew point at nominal operating minus 15 °C

pressure
3.1.5 Maximum permissible dew point minus 7 °C
during operation
3.1.6 Maximum permissible moisture content 120 ppm
3.1.7 Maximum permissible water vapour- 15 ppm
content at rated pressure and 20 °C
3.1.8 Impurities: CF4 < 0.05%
air (oxygen and nitrogen) < 0.05%
water < 15 ppm
acidity < 0.3 ppm
hydrolysable fluorides < 1 ppm
oil content < 10 ppm"
3.1.9 Biological test for no toxicity acc. IEC 60376
3.1.10 Purity of gas 99.9 % (weight-%)
3.1.11 Method of absorbing humidity desiccant bag
3.1.12 Static filter desiccant bag
3.1.13 Dynamic filter none
3.1.14 Type of desiccant Silicagel
3.1.15 Method of absorbing fission products n.a. (no fission products, SF6 is used for insulation,
not for arc quenching)

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3.1.16 Pressure SF6 related to ambient air NXPLUS C: 500 hPA at 20° Celsius
temperature (relative pressure = overpressure)
3.2 Electrical and Dielectrically Properties of SF6

3.2.1 Electric strength at 20 °C and 65 kV/cm
atmospheric pressure SF6
3.2.2 Electric strength at 83 kV/cm at 500 hPa rated pressure
rated density SF6
3.2.3 Dielectric loss angel at 20 °C and tan d < 2 x 10-7
atmospheric pressure SF6
3.2.4 Self extinguishing of arcs in SF6 up to 180 A

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3.3 Insulation stressing

3.3.1 Maximum field intensity kV/mm SF6 0.4 kV/mm
cast resin 1.0 kV/mm
silicone 1.1 kV/mm
air no flashover distance in air
3.3.2 Electric strength SF6 8.3 kV/mm
cast resin 20 kV/mm
silicone 20 kV/mm
3.3.3 Minimum distance SF6 30 mm
cast resin 12 mm
silicone 11 mm
3.4 Resistance at Gas Loss

3.4.1 SF6 1000 hPa see 1.1.13 , 1.1.14
3.4.2 Air 1000 hPa see 1.1.15 , 1.1.16
3.5 Partial Discharge Parameter

3.5.1 Partial discharge see 1.1.30
see 1.1.31
3.5.2 Critical corona voltage at > 1,1 UN / √3
at > 4.6 kV (at UN = 7.2 kV)
at > 7.6 kV (at UN = 12 kV)
at > 9.5 kV (at UN = 15 kV)
at > 11.1 kV (at UN = 17.5 kV)
at > 13.2 kV (at UN = 24 kV)

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4 Busbar, Earth Bus
4.1 Electrical Data Busbar

4.1.1 Rated currents 1250 A, 1600A, 2000 A, 2500 A
4.1.2 Insulation silicone rubber (>20kV/mm)
thickness min. 11mm
inner and outer electrically conductive layer
4.1.3 Minimum clearance between phases n.a. (single phase encapsulation)
4.1.4 Permissible current at ambient see 1.1.33 for 50 Hz
temperature see 1.1.36 for 60 Hz
4.1.5 Resistance per length 8 µΩ/m
4.1.6 Reactance per length 0.6 µΩ/m
4.1.7 Busbar capacitance to ground 50 pF/m
4.1.8 Busbar inductivity 0.48 µH/m
4.1.9 Propagation velocity 300 m/µs
4.2 Electrical Data Earth Bus

4.2.1 Rated short-time withstand current Current density at
according IEC 62271-200 Rated short-time withstand current 1s: 200 A/mm2
Current density at
Rated short-time withstand current 3s: 125 A/mm2
Cross-section of earth bus NXPLUS C: 180 mm2

 31500 A : 180 mm2 = 175 A/mm2
 31.5 kA 1s acc. standard IEC 62271-200
 31.5 kA 3s proven by type-test
4.3 Mechanical Parameter, Dimensions Busbar

4.3.1 Cross-Section of Busbar 1250 A: 1x Ø 32mm, Cross-Section 800mm2
1600 A: 2x Ø 32mm, Cross-Section 1600mm2
4.3.2 Cross-Section of connection 630 A 1 x 8 x 25mm2
busbar – circuit breaker 1000 A 2 x 8 x 40 mm2
1250 A 2 x 8 x 40 mm2
2000 A (900mm) 2 x 10 x 60 mm2
2500 A (900mm) 2 x 15 x 80 mm2
2000 A (1200mm) 2 x 10 x 60 mm2
2300 A (1200mm) 2 x 10 x 60 mm2
2500 A (1200mm) 2 x 10 x 60 mm2
4.3.3 Tensile strength of conducting 250 to 300 N/mm²
material
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4.3.4 Length of busbar section (one bay) feeder current ≤ 1250A: 600 mm,
feeder current > 1250A (900mm): 695 mm
bus sectionalizer (900mm): 295 mm
bus sectionalizer (1200mm): 340 mm
4.3.5 Maximum distance between busbar feeder current ≤ 1250A: 600 mm,
supports feeder current > 1250A (900mm): 695 mm
4.3.6 Type of busbar-joint bolted
4.3.7 Expansion joints none
every section of busbar has 2 mm
tolerance in length
4.3.8 Silver-plated clamps of busbar joint thickness of layer 6 μm
4.3.9 Clearance between phases 110 mm
(between pole centres)
4.4 Mechanical Parameter, Dimensions Earth Bus

4.4.1 Size of earth bus- 30 x 6 mm
4.4.2 Cross-section of earth bus- 180 mm2
4.5 Busbar Supports

4.5.1 Conductor support (bushing) epoxy resin
insulating material
4.5.2 Rated power frequency withstand 50 kV
voltage
4.5.3 Rated lightning impulse withstand 125 kV
voltage to earth
4.5.4 Minimum creepage distance no creepage distance in air
4.5.5 Minimum creepage distance across n.a. (> 50 mm length high-quality joint)
support insulator surface
4.5.6 Method of electrically bounding embedded, screws
insulator to conductor
4.6 Cast Resin Insulation, Electrical Parameter

4.6.1 Electric strength 20 kV/mm
4.6.2 Dielectric constant at 20 °C / 105 °C εr = 4.2 (at 20° C and 105° C)
4.6.3 Dielectric dissipation factor tan  = 3,8 x 10-2 (20° C)
at 20 °C / 105 °C, 50 Hz tan  = 6,3 x 10-2 (105° C)
4.6.4 Flame resistance acc. VDE 0304 T. 3, IEC 706
4.6.5 Partial discharge Q < 5 pC bei U = 1.1 x UN
4.6.6 Track resistance acc. VDE 0303 part 1 respective IEC 112,
(CTI): 600
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4.6.7 Minimum clearance in epoxy resin 12 mm

4.6.8 Maximum dielectric stress in at Ur = 7.2 kV: 1.02 kV/mm
epoxy resin at Ur = 12 kV: 1.02 kV/mm
at Ur = 15 kV: 2.12 kV/mm
at Ur = 17.5 kV: 2.12 kV/mm
at Ur = 24 kV: 3.4 kV/mm
4.6.9 Location of highest dielectric stress inside bushing between conductor and
earth electrode

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5 Cable Termination, Cable Test

5.1.1 Plug-in cable termination system outer cone system acc. EN 50181
5.1.2 Number of cables, cross-section 630 A, 1000 A max. 3 cable á 630 mm2
1250 A max. 4 cable á 630 mm2
> 1250 A max. 8 cable á 630 mm2
5.1.3 Distance of bushings of one phase panel width 900 mm: 100 mm
(2000A, 2300A, 2500A) panel width 1200 mm: 130 mm
5.1.4 Bushing outcone type “C” C1: Diameter of conductor 25mm (630A)
C2: Diameter of conductor 32mm (1000A)
C2: Diameter of conductor 32mm (1250A)
2x C2: Diameter of conductor 2x 32mm (2000A)
2x C2: Diameter of conductor 2x 32mm (2500A)
5.1.5 Voltage indication capacitive, LRM, CAPDIS, WEGA
5.1.6 DC pressure test on connected cable with test adaptor,
circuit breaker "OFF",
three-position-disconnector "OFF"
5.1.7 Test voltages during cable test Rated Direct Alternating
(maximum values) voltage voltage voltage
0,1Hz
12kV 48kV 19kV
24kV 56kV* 38kV
* 70kV at panels without HV HRC fuses
5.1.8 Dummy plug for cable test Test adaptor to be inserted directly into cable plug
5.1.9 Phase barriers between no
termination poles
5.1.10 Material and thickness of steel, powder-coated, 2mm
floor cover nickel-chromium-steel, 2mm
5.1.11 Weight of cable-compartment cover 600mm panels 11kg
900mm panels 15kg

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6 Vacuum Circuit Breaker
6.1 Electrical Data

6.1.1 Type 3AH55 10.000 operating cycles
3AH25 30.000 operating cycles
6.1.2 Rated current see 1.1.4
Rated short circuit current see 1.1.5
6.1.3 Permissible continuous current see 1.1.43 for 50 Hz
at ambient temperature see 1.1.46 for 60 Hz
6.1.4 Breaking capacity - asymmetrical 20 kA: 22 kA
25 kA: 27.5 kA
31.5 kA: 34.6 kA
6.1.5 Switching off under out-of-phase 25% of rated short-circuit breaking current Isc
condition
6.1.6 Switching on under out-of-phase 25% of rated short-circuit making current Ima
condition
6.1.7 Rated cable charging breaking according the standard IEC 62271-100
current to 7.2 kV: 10 A
to 15 kV: 25 A
to 24 kV: 31.5 A
6.1.8 Rated single capacitor bank- 0.70 x IN
breaking current
6.1.9 Rated back-to-back capacitor bank- 0.70 x IN
breaking current
6.1.10 Capacitor bank inrush current 10 kA peak (at 4250 Hz)
6.1.11 Maximum rate of rise of capacitor 270 A/µs (at 4250 Hz acc. IEC)
bank inrush making current
6.1.12 Switching-off capacitive earth-fault 0…400 A
current
6.1.13 DC component 36%
6.1.14 Factor κ 1.8
6.1.15 X/R ratio of rated short circuit 15
breaking current
6.1.16 Time constant τ1 45 ms
6.1.17 Rated line-charging breaking current n.a., (only for Um > 72.5 kV acc. IEC 62271-100)
6.1.18 Small inductive breaking current according the ratings,
crucial are the occurring over-voltages
over-voltage factor
k< 2.5 for inductive switching
6.1.19 Rated transient recovery voltage 12.3 kV at UR = 7.2 kV
at terminal fault 20.6 kV at UR = 12 kV
(Values for test-duty T100, 25.7 kV at UR = 15 kV
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values for other test-duties 30.0 kV at UR = 17.5 kV

on request from PTD M2 PPM) 41.2 kV at UR = 24 kV
6.1.20 Rated transient recovery voltage 18.4 kV at UR = 7.2 kV
at out-of-phase condition 30.6 kV at UR = 12 kV
values for other test-duties 44.7 kV at UR = 17.5 kV
on request from PTD M2 PPM) 61.2 kV at UR = 24 kV
6.1.21 Rated rise of transient recovery 0.24 kV/µs at UR = 7.2 kV
voltage 0.34 kV/µs at UR = 12 kV
(Values for test-duty T100, 0.36 kV/µs at UR = 15 kV
values for other test-duties 0.42 kV/µs at UR = 17.5 kV
on request from PTD M2 PPM) 0.47 kV/µs at UR = 24 kV
6.1.22 Moment t3 of transient recovery 52 µs at UR = 7.2 kV
voltage 60 µs at UR = 12 kV
(Values for test-duty T100, 62 µs at UR = 15 kV
values for other test-duties 72 µs at UR = 17.5 kV
on request from PTD M2 PPM) 88 µs at UR = 24 kV
6.1.23 Time delay td of transient recovery 8 µs at UR = 7.2 kV
voltage 9 µs at UR = 12 kV
(Values for test-duty T100, 9.5 µs at UR = 15 kV
6.1.24 Voltage coordinate u’ of transient 4.1 kV at UR = 7.2 kV
recovery voltage 6.9 kV at UR = 12 kV
values for other test-duties 10 kV at UR = 17.5 kV
on request from PTD M2 PPM) 14 kV at UR = 24 kV
6.1.25 Time coordinate t’ of transient 25 µs at UR = 7.2 kV
recovery voltage 29 µs at UR = 12 kV
(Values for test-duty T100, 30 µs at UR = 15 kV
6.1.26 Amplitude factor kaf 1.4
6.1.27 Restrike voltage switching without restriking
6.1.28 First pole-to-clear factor 1.5
6.1.29 First pole-to-clear factor 2.5
in out-of-phase condition
6.1.30 Chopping current <4A
6.1.31 Precautions taken to prevent voltage n.a. (chopping current < 4 A by choosing
peaks and spikes caused by c.b. contact material), remark: observe switching
cases, over-voltages by multiple restrikes
possible
6.1.32 Temperature rise when placed < 75 K
in cubicle
6.1.33 Voltage drop across the terminals of < 1.5 mV
the interrupter of a pole at 100 A DC
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6.1.34 Voltage drop at closed position < 2.5 mV

between termination end and
busbar at 100A DC
6.1.35 Range of vacuum pressure for 10-7 bar
satisfactory operation of circuit breaker
6.1.36 AC voltage test after erection 80% of rated short-duration power frequency
withstand voltage
6.1.37 Power frequency withstand voltage n.a. (only for SF6-circuit-breaker)
with minimum operating pressure
respective total gas loss in interrupter
6.1.38 Low gas pressure alarm n.a. (vacuum circuit-breaker)
6.1.39 Auto reclose lockout n.a. (vacuum circuit-breaker)
6.1.40 Lockout pressure of c.b. chamber n.a. (vacuum circuit-breaker)
6.1.41 Net weight n.a. (v.c.b. is integral part of panel, total
weight see 1.2)
6.1.42 Thickness of vacuum c.b. shell 3 mm
6.1.43 Vacuum arc constricts at 10 kA
6.1.44 Type of arc control device n.a. (vacuum circuit-breaker)
6.1.45 Power dissipation of vacuum 10 W
interrupter
6.2 Switching Class

6.2.1 Switching class of circuit-breaker 3AH55
Function Class Standard Characteristic of NXPLUS C

SWITCHING M2 IEC 62271-100 10,000 x mechanically without
maintenance
E2 IEC 62271-100 10,000 x rated normal current without
maintenance
50 x rated short-circuit breaking current
without maintenance
C2 IEC 62271-100 Very low probability of restrikes

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6.2.2 Switching class of circuit-breaker 3AH25

SWITCHING M2 IEC 62271-100 30,000 x mechanically without
maintenance
E2 IEC 62271-100 30,000 x rated normal current without
maintenance
50 x rated short-circuit breaking current
without maintenance
C2 IEC 62271-100 Very low probability of restrikes
6.3 Operating Times, Operating Sequences, Contacts

6.3.1 Closing time < 75 ms
6.3.2 Opening time 1st shunt release: < 65 ms

2nd shunt release: < 50 ms
undervoltage release: < 55 ms
6.3.3 Arcing time < 15 ms

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6.3.4 Break time 1st shunt release: < 80 ms

(Opening time + arcing time) 2nd shunt release: < 65 ms
undervoltage release: < 70 ms
6.3.5 Dead time 300 ms
6.3.6 CLOSE/OPEN time 3AH55 1st shunt release: < 75 ms
3AH25 1st shunt release: < 80 ms
6.3.7 Minimum command duration CLOSE: closing solenoid Y9 45 ms

OPEN: 1st shunt release Y1 40 ms
2nd shunt release Y2 20 ms
undervoltage release Y7 20 ms
6.3.8 Pulse time for breaker tripping signal 1st shunt release: > 15 ms
2nd shunt release: > 10 ms
6.3.9 Total spring charging time < 15 s
6.3.10 Synchronous operation error 2 ms
between the poles
6.3.11 Spring charged after CO yes
6.3.12 Length of contact travel 8 mm at UR = 7.2 kV
8 mm at UR = 12 kV
8 mm at UR = 15 kV
14 mm at UR = 17.5 kV
14 mm at UR = 24 kV
6.3.13 Total length of breaks per phase 8 mm at UR = 7.2 kV
8 mm at UR = 12 kV
8 mm at UR = 15 kV
14 mm at UR = 17.5 kV
14 mm at UR = 24 kV
6.3.14 Velocity of contact travel approx. 100 cm/s
6.3.15 Total length of arc n.a. (vacuum circuit-breaker)

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6.3.16 Operating sequence Rapid Load Transfer (U)

O – 0.3s – CO – 3min - CO
Auto-reclosing (K)
O – 0.3s – CO – 3min – CO
O – 0.3s – CO – 15s – CO (optional)
6.3.17 Duty cycle on which maximum arc n.a. (vacuum circuit-breaker)
duration occurs
6.3.18 Contact pressure 25 kA: 2500 N
31.5 kA: 3200 N
6.3.19 Bouncing time max. 3 ms
6.3.20 Maximum force required for negligible
manual charging
6.3.21 Number of revolutions for approx. 30
manual charging
6.3.22 Slow opening / closing of c.b. possible?no
6.3.23 Maximum contact wear permissible for 3 mm
satisfactory operation of c.b.
6.3.24 Trip free breaker electrical trip free
6.4 Motor Drive, Releases, Solenoids

6.4.1 Motor type and manufacturer KE70-30 company Groschopp
U70 company GEFEG
6.4.2 Voltage range of ≥ DC 60 V: 85 to 110% U
motor drive < DC 60 V: 80 bis 110% U
6.4.3 Electrical data motor 3AH55 DC 24 V / 600 W / 25.0 A (31.3 A / 22.7 A)
voltage/power/current (max/min) DC 30 V / 600 W / 20.0 A (25.0 A / 18.2 A)
DC 32 V / 600 W / 18.8 A (23.4 A / 17.0 A)
DC 48 V / 600 W / 12.5 A (15.6 A / 11.4 A)
DC 60 V / 600 W / 10.0 A (12.5 A / 9.1 A)
DC 110 V / 600 W / 5.5 A (6.8 A / 5.0 A)
DC 120 V / 600 W / 5.0 A (6.3 A / 4.5 A)
DC 125 V / 600 W / 4.8 A (6.0 A / 4.4 A)
DC 127 V / 600 W / 4.7 A (5.9 A / 4.3 A)
DC 220 V / 600 W / 2.7 A (3.4 A / 2.5 A)
DC 240 V / 600 W / 2.5 A (3.1 A / 2.3 A)
AC 100 V / 750 VA / 7.5 A (9.4 A / 6.8 A)
AC 110 V / 750 VA / 6.8 A (8.5 A / 6.2 A)
AC 120 V / 750 VA / 6.3 A (7.8 A / 5.7 A)
AC 125 V / 750 VA / 6.0 A (7.5 A / 5.5 A)
AC 230 V / 750 VA / 3.3 A (4.1 A / 3.0 A)
AC 240 V / 750 VA / 3.1 A (3.9 A / 2.8 A)
6.4.4 Electrical data motor 3AH25 DC 60 V / 700 W / 11.7 A (14.6 A / 10.6 A)
voltage/power/current (max/min) DC 110 V / 700 W / 6.4 A (8.0 A / 5.8 A)
DC 125 V / 700 W / 5.6 A (7.0 A / 5.1 A)
DC 220 V / 700 W / 3.2 A (4.0 A / 2.9 A)
AC 100 V / 1100 VA / 11.0 A (13.8 A / 10.0 A)

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AC 110 V / 1100 VA / 10.0 A (12.5 A / 9.1 A)

AC 230 V / 1100 VA / 4.8 A (6.0 A / 4.3 A)
6.4.5 Miniature circuit-breaker with DC 24 V: 16 A
C-characteristic DC 30 V: 16 A
3AH55 DC 32 V: 16 A
DC 48 V: 10 A
DC 60 V: 8A
DC 110 V: 4A
DC 120 V: 4A
DC 125 V: 4A
DC 127 V: 4A
DC 220 V: 2A
DC 240 V: 2A
AC 100 V: 6A
AC 110 V: 4A
AC 120 V: 4A
AC 125 V: 4A
AC 230 V: 2A
AC 240 V: 2A
6.4.6 Miniature circuit-breaker with DC 60 V: 8A
C-characteristic DC 110 V: 6A
3AH25 DC 125 V: 4A
DC 220 V: 3A
AC 100 V: 8A
AC 110 V: 8A
AC 230 V: 4A
6.4.7 Power consumption of releases closing solenoid: 140 W / 140 VA
1st shunt release: 140 W / 140 VA
2nd shunt release: 70 W / 50 VA
undervoltage release: 18 W / 27 VA
6.4.8 Internal resistance of shunt release 3AH55, 3AH25
at 20° Celsius 1st shunt release
DC 24 V: 3.2 Ω
DC 30 V: 6.8 Ω
DC 32 V: 6.8 Ω
DC 48 V: 16.9 Ω
DC 60 V: 60 Ω
DC 110 V: 60 Ω
DC 120 V: 60 Ω
DC 125 V: 97.6 Ω
DC 127 V: 120 Ω
DC 220 V: 360 Ω
DC 240 V: 360 Ω
AC 100 V: 60 Ω
AC 110 V: 60 Ω
AC 120 V: 60 Ω
AC 125 V: 97.6 Ω
AC 230 V: 360 Ω
AC 240 V: 360 Ω
2nd shunt release
DC 24 V: 17.5 Ω
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DC 30 V: 17.5 Ω
DC 32 V: 17.5 Ω
DC 48 V: 65.0 Ω
DC 60 V: 65.0 Ω
DC 110 V: 340 Ω
DC 120 V: 340 Ω
DC 125 V: 340 Ω
DC 127 V: 340 Ω
DC 220 V: 1330 Ω
DC 240 V: 1330 Ω
AC 100 V: 224 Ω
AC 110 V: 224 Ω
AC 120 V: 224 Ω
AC 125 V: 224 Ω Ω
AC 230 V: 1200 Ω
AC 240 V: 1200 Ω
6.4.9 Pickup current and holding current 0.47 A at 24 V DC
of undervoltage release
6.4.10 Inrush current of releases max. 9 A, max. 100 ms (at DC 24 V)
6.4.11 Voltage range of auxiliary voltages AC
closing solenoid: 85 to 110 % U
shunt releases: 85 to 110 % U
DC
closing solenoid: 85 to 110 % U
shunt releases: 70 to 110 % U
6.4.12 Voltage range of undervoltage 0 ≤ U < 35 % of UN release must drop out and
release (AC and DC) must release c.b.
35 ≤ U ≤ 70 % of UN release can drop out and
can release c.b.
70 < U ≤ 100 % of UN release must not drop out
must not release c.b.
6.4.13 Power consumption during spring 600 W (DC), 750 VA (AC)
charging (power consumption of motor)
6.4.14 Insulation level of auxiliary and 1 kV AC, 1 s
control circuits Option: 2 kV AC, 1 s
6.4.15 Breaking capacity of auxiliary contacts time factor of auxiliary circuit
t = L/R = 20 ms
DC 24 V: 10 A
DC 30 V: 10 A
DC 32 V: 10 A
DC 48 V: 9A
DC 60 V: 7A
DC 110 V: 4A
DC 125 V: 4A
DC 127 V: 4A
DC 220 V: 2A
DC 240 V: 2A
AC 100 V: 10 A
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AC 110 V: 10 A
AC 120 V: 10 A
AC 125 V: 10 A
AC 230 V: 10 A
AC 240 V: 10 A
6.4.16 Power (at rated voltage)
- for closing the vacuum circuit-breaker 140 W / 140 VA
- for tripping the vacuum circuit-breaker140 W / 140 VA
6.4.17 Tripping current per panel acc. to operating voltage, refer to power
consumption
6.4.18 Minimum pickup current of n.a. (refer to minimum voltage acc. 6.4.11)
tripping solenoid
6.4.19 Trip coil resistance depending to voltage of auxiliary circuits
6.4.20 Changing of auxiliary contacts for no
open/close possible
6.4.21 Number of auxiliary contacts Circuit breaker with 1 shunt release
normally open/close small auxiliary switch 6NO + 6NC
5NO + 5NC at disposal
1NO + 1NC is used for internal control of c.b.
4NO + 4NC at customers disposal
Attention: SIPROTEC or conventional control
needs further auxiliary contacts
large auxiliary switch 12NO + 12NC
Circuit breaker with 2 shunt releases
small auxiliary switch 6NO + 6NC
6.4.22 Technical data auxiliary contacts Rated insulation voltage: AC/DC 250V
Insulation: Class C
Continuous current: 10A
Making current: 50A
6.4.23 Label “Spring charged” “Spring charged” white with black background
“Spring discharged” black with white background
6.4.24 Auxiliary switch “Spring charged” 1NO + 1NC

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6.4.25 Closing of c.b. during spring charging? no

6.4.26 Spring charging when c.b. is closed? yes
6.4.27 Class of insulation of operation motor F acc. EN 60034-1
6.4.28 Speed of operating motor no-load operation: 16.000 U/min
charging: > 12.000 U/min
6.4.29 Heater in drive housing 100 W
Control via thermostat or position of circuit breaker
(acc. customers demand within engineering)
6.4.30 Feeder locking device Diameter drill-hole: Ø 9mm
(for padlock)
6.4.31 Cap for mechanical push-button ON Drill-hole for padlock
Ø 6mm and Ø 9mm
Drill-hole for sealing Ø 4mm
6.4.32 Cap for mechanical push-button OFF Drill-hole for padlock
Ø 6mm and Ø 9mm
Drill-hole for sealing Ø 4mm
6.5 Maintenance
6.5.1 Mechanical life endurance 10,000 operating cycles
vacuum-interrupter 3AH55
vacuum-interrupter 3AH25
circuit-breaker drive 3AH55
circuit-breaker drive 3AH25
6.5.5 Number of breaking operations 10,000 operating cycles
at rated current 3AH55
6.5.6 Number of breaking operations 30,000 operating cycles
at rated current 3AH25
6.5.7 Number of breaking operations 50 operating cycles
at rated short circuit current
6.5.8 Maintenance 3AH55 no maintenance required
6.5.9 Maintenance 3AH25 no maintenance required
6.5.10 Time after which inspection no maintenance required
of c.b. contacts required
6.5.11 Visual inspection no maintenance required
6.5.12 Mechanical life of auxiliary contacts 1.000.000 operating cycles
6.5.13 Switching of capacitive loads Class CC1 and CC2
Class BC1 and BC2

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7 Vacuum-Contactor
7.1 Electrical Data

7.1.1 Rated voltage Ur 7.2 kV (3TL74)
12 kV (3TL73)
15 kV (3TL72)
17.5 kV (3TL72)
24 kV (3TL72)
7.1.2 Rated current IU acc. 450 A (50, 60 Hz, until +70OC)
IEC 470-1974
7.1.3 Dielectric strength
Rated lightning impulse withstand to earthed parts: 125 kV
voltage between phases: 125 kV
across the isolating distance: 95 kV
7.1.4 Capacitor breaking current at 7.2 kV 200 A
at 12 kV 200 A
at 24 kV 200 A
7.1.5 Maximum peak inrush current Î at 7.2 kV 10 kA
at 12 kV 10 kA
at 24 kV 2.5 kA
7.1.6 Rated making current 4500 A
50/60 Hz, cosφ 0,15
7.1.7 Rated breaking current 3600 A
50/60 Hz, cosφ 0,15
7.1.8 Maximum switching capacity 7000 A
7.1.9 Rated short-time withstand current 1s 8 kA
7.1.10 Max. permissible let-through current ID at 7.2 kV 28 kA
at 12 kV 21 kA
at 15 kV 21 kA
at 17.5 kV 21 kA
at 24 kV 21 kA
7.1.11 Rated peak withstand current 20 kA
Test of vacuum-contactor assembled
into the panel: 28 kA
7.2 Operating Times, Operating Sequences, Contacts

7.2.1 Closing time 50 ms to 100 ms
(at AC- and DC-operation)
7.2.2 Opening time ≤ 100 ms
7.2.3 Opening time mechanical latching < 45 ms
7.2.4 Minimum command duration 300 ms
7.2.5 Length of contact travel 14 mm

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7.2.6 Total length of breaks per phase 14 mm

7.2.7 Operating sequence 60 operating cycles per hour
7.3 Motor Drive, Releases, Solenoids

7.3.1 Operating voltage of magnet coil DC 110 V (121/88 V)
(max/min) DC 120 V (132/96 V)
DC 125 V (138/100 V)
DC 220 V (242/176 V)
AC 110 V (121/88 V)
AC 230 V (253/184 V)
AC 240 V (264/192 V)
7.3.2 Power consumption of magnet coil DC 110 V
magnet coil –K1M pickup 3.1 kW, 28.2 A (35.2 A / 25.6 A)
power / current (max/min) holding 120 W, 1.1 A (1.4 A / 1.0 A)
DC 120 V
pickup 3.1 kW, 25.8 A (32.3 A / 23.5 A)
holding 120 W, 1.0 A (1.3 A / 0.9 A)
DC 125 V
pickup 3.1 kW, 24.8 A (31.0 A / 22.5 A)
holding 120 W, 0.96 A (1.2 A / 0.9 A)
DC 220 V
pickup 3.5 kW, 16.8 A (19.0 A / 15.3 A)
holding 145 W, 0.66 A (0.8 A / 0.6 A)
AC 110 V
pickup 3.2 kVA, 29.1 A (36.4 A / 26.4 A)
holding 114 VA, 1.0 A (1.3 A / 0.9 A)
AC 230 V
pickup 3.2 kVA, 13.9 A (17.4 A / 12.6 A)
holding 114 VA, 0.50 A (0.6 A / 0.5 A)
AC 240 V
pickup 3.2 kVA, 13.3 A (16.7 A / 12.1 A)
holding 127 VA, 0.53 A (0.7 A / 0.5 A)
7.3.3 Duration of power consumption of 100 ms
pick-up load of magnet coil –K1M
7.3.4 Operating voltage of latch release DC 110 V (121/88 V)
solenoid –K2S (max/min) DC 120 V (132/96 V)
DC 125 V (138/100 V)
DC 220 V (242/176 V)
AC 110 V (121/88 V)
AC 230 V (253/184 V)
AC 240 V (264/192 V
7.3.5 Power consumption of latch release DC 110 V
solenoid –K2S pickup 154 W, 1.4 A
power / current (max/min) DC 120 V
pickup 165 W, 1.5 A
DC 125 V
pickup 176 W, 1.6 A
DC 220 V
pickup 154 W, 0.7 A
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AC 110 V
pickup 132 VA, 1.2 A
AC 230 V
AC 240 V
7.3.6 Duration of power consumption of 200 ms to 1 s
pick-up load of latch release
solenoid –K2S
7.3.7 Miniature circuit breaker DC 110 V: 16 A
with C-characteristic DC 120 V: 16 A
DC 125 V: 16 A
DC 220 V: 10 A
AC 110 V: 16 A
AC 230 V: 10 A
AC 240 V: 10 A
7.3.8 Voltage range of auxiliary voltages 85 to 110 % Ua
7.3.9 Voltage range of electrical open-circuit principle
de-latching –K2S 85 to 110 % Ua
closed-circuit current
0 ≤ U < 35 % of UN release must drop out and
must release de-latching.
35 ≤ U ≤ 70 % of UN release can drop out and
can release de-latching.
70 < U ≤ 100 % of UN release must not drop out
must not release de-latching
7.3.10 Insulation level of auxiliary and 2 kV AC, 1 min
control circuits
7.3.11 Breaking capacity of auxiliary contacts time factor of auxiliary circuit
t = L/R = 20 ms
DC 24 V: 10 A
DC 48 V: 9A
DC 60 V: 7A
DC 110 V: 4A
DC 125 V: 4A
DC 220 V: 2A
AC 110 V: 10 A
AC 220 V: 10 A
7.3.12 Changing of auxiliary contacts for no
open/close possible
7.3.13 Number of auxiliary contacts Vacuum-Contactor without mechanical latching
normally open/close small auxiliary switch 4NO + 4NC
1NO is used for electromechanical counter
1NO is used for electromechanical counter
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7.3.14 Tripping rocker of hv-fuses Vacuum-Contactor-Panel with fuses
number of auxiliary contacts (without SIPROTEC):
normally open/close 2NO + 1NC free
1NC is used to trip the vacuum-contactor
Vacuum-Contactor-Panel with fuses
(with SIPROTEC):
1NO + 1NC free
1NO + 1NC is connected to SIPROTEC,
trip of vacuum-contactor is done via SIPROTEC
7.4 Maintenance
7.4.1 Mechanical life endurance vacuum-interrupter: 1.000.000
operating cycles
operating mechanism 100.000
with mechanical latching
operating mechanism 500.000

without mechanical latching
7.4.2 Operating cycles with rated current 100.000
500.000
7.4.3 Maintenance no maintenance required
7.4.4 Time after which inspection of no maintenance required
vacuum-contactor contacts required
7.4.5 Visual inspection no maintenance required
7.4.6 Lubrication of drive n.a. acc. operation instruction
7.4.7 Mechanical life of auxiliary contacts 1.000.000 operating cycles

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8 Three-Position-Switch
8.1 Rated Values

8.1.1 Rated short-duration power frequency acc. VDE 0671-1 resp. IEC 62271-1
withstand voltage (GOST, GB/DL)
across the isolating distance at 7,2 kV: 23 kV (37 kV)
at 12 kV: 32 kV (48 kV)
at 15 kV: 40 kV
at 17,5 kV: 45 kV
at 24 kV: 60 kV
8.1.2 Rated lightning impulse withstand acc. VDE 0671-1 resp. IEC 62271-1
Voltage across the isolating distance (GOST, GB/DL)
at 7,2 kV: 70 kV (70 kV)
at 12 kV: 85 kV (110 kV)
at 15 kV: 110 kV
at 17,5 kV: 110 kV
at 24 kV: 145 kV
8.1.3 Contact resistance of disconnector 10-20 µOhm
8.1.4 Size of earthing busbar 30 x 6 mm2
8.1.5 Insulation medium SF6
8.1.6 Rated pressure see 2.2.1
8.1.7 Operating pressure see 2.2.2
8.2 Operating Times

8.2.1 Opening time of motor-operated panel width 600mm: approx. 2 s
mechanism panel width 900mm: approx. 6 s
8.2.2 Closing time of motor-operated panel width 600mm: approx. 2 s
mechanism panel width 900mm: approx. 6 s
8.2.3 Time of command output Spring operated mechanism: 3s
slow-motion mechanism: 12 s
More information see 802-9011.5A
“Control times motor-operated mechanism of TPS”
8.2.4 Time of monitoring the Spring operated mechanism: 4s
check-back signal slow-motion mechanism: 15 s
More information see 802-9011.5A
“Control times motor-operated mechanism of TPS”
8.2.5 Number of turns of hand crank for ¼ revolution (90O degree)
close/open operation
(spring-operated/stored-energy
mechanism)
8.2.6 Number of turns of hand crank for ½ revolution (180O degree)
close/open operation
(slow motion mechanism)

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8.2.7 Switch position indication single busbar: mechanical

double busbar: mechanical and electrical
8.2.8 Manual force required for spring-operated mechanism
close/open operation approx. 40 Nm
spring operated /stored energy mechanism
approx. 50 Nm
slow-motion mechanism
approx. 100 Nm
8.2.9 Method of interlocking single busbar: mechanical
double busbar: electromechanical
8.2.10 Clearance of moving contacts to busbar: ca. 43 mm
to earthing contact: ca. 37 mm
8.2.11 Type of fixed and moving contacts flat, wedge, silver-plated
8.3 Motor Drive

8.3.1 Electrical data motor DC 24 V / 150 W / 6.3 A (7.8 A / 5.7 A)
voltage / power / current (max/min) DC 30 V / 150 W / 5.0 A (6.3 A / 4.5 A)
DC 32 V / 150 W / 4.7 A (5.9 A / 4.3 A)
DC 48 V / 150 W / 3.1 A (3.9 A / 2.8 A)
DC 60 V / 150 W / 2.5 A (3.1 A / 2.3 A)
DC 110 V / 150 W / 1.4 A (1.7 A / 1.2 A)
DC 120 V / 150 W / 1.3 A (1.6 A / 1.1 A)
DC 125 V / 150 W / 1.2 A (1.5 A / 1.1 A)
DC 127 V / 150 W / 1.2 A (1.5 A / 1.1 A)
DC 220 V / 150 W / 0.7 A (0.9 A / 0.6 A)
DC 240 V / 150 W / 0.6 A (0.8 A / 0.6 A)
AC 100 V / 190 VA / 1.9 A (2.4 A / 1.7 A)
AC 110 V / 190 VA / 1.7 A (2.2 A / 1.6 A)
AC 120 V / 190 VA / 1.6 A (2.0 A / 1.4 A)
AC 125 V / 190 VA / 1.5 A (1.9 A / 1.4 A)
AC 230 V / 190 VA / 0.8 A (1.0 A / 0.8 A)
AC 240 V / 190 VA / 0.8 A (1.0 A / 0.7 A)
8.3.2 Miniature circuit breaker DC 24 V: 6A
with C-characteristic DC 30 V: 6A
DC 32 V: 6A
DC 48 V: 4A
DC 60 V: 3A
DC 110 V: 2A
DC 120 V: 2A
DC 125 V: 2A
DC 127 V: 2A
DC 220 V: 1A
DC 240 V: 1A
AC 100 V: 2A
AC 110 V: 2A
AC 120 V: 2A
AC 125 V: 2A
AC 230 V: 1A
AC 240 V: 1A
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A consistent protection of the motor drive is used in

order to achieve a simplified protection without
any risks of faults
8.3.3 Number of auxiliary contacts manual-operating mechanism:
normally open/close/changeover control:
NXPLUS C SBB
small auxiliary switch
Function EARTH: 1W + 1NO + 1NC
Function DISCONNECT: 1W + 1NO + 1NC
large auxiliary switch
NXPLUS C DBB
not available with manual-operating mechanism
motor-operating mechanism with conventional

control:
NXPLUS C SBB
NXPLUS C DBB
motor-operating mechanism with new

motor control unit (MCU-MH):
NXPLUS C SBB
NXPLUS C DBB
8.3.4 Technical data auxiliary contacts Rated insulation voltage: AC/DC 250V
Insulation: Class C
Continuous current: 10A
Making current: 50A
8.3.5 Contacts of auxiliary switch silver-plated, plate thickness 8 µm
8.3.6 Time difference between Three-position-switch function DISCONNECT
primary contacts and CLOSE: contact aux.switch advanced 0.5..1 ms
auxiliary contacts OPEN: contact aux.switch lagging 0.5..1 ms
Three-position-switch function EARTH
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CLOSE: contact aux.switch advanced 0.5..1 ms

OPEN: contact aux.switch lagging 0.5..1 ms
8.3.7 Breaking capacity of time factor of auxiliary circuit
auxiliary contacts t = L/R = 20 ms
DC 24 V: 10 A
DC 48 V: 9A
DC 60 V: 7A
DC 110 V: 4A
DC 125 V: 4A
DC 220 V: 2A
AC 110 V: 10 A
AC 220 V: 10 A
8.3.8 Rated power and cyclic duration 7.1 W, 100% c.d.f.
factor of interlocking solenoids
8.3.9 Voltage range of auxiliary voltages 85 to 110 % Ua
8.3.10 Power consumption of - during normal operation 7.1 W
interlocking solenoids - during switching 7.1 W
8.3.11 Motor starting current 8 A at 60 V DC
4.4 A at 110 V DC
2.2 A at 220 V DC
8.3.12 Continuous current carrying capacity 10 A
of auxiliary contacts
8.3.13 Insulation level of auxiliary switch 2 kV AC, 1 min
8.3.14 Locking device three-position-switch- Diameter drill-hole: Ø 9mm
(for padlock)
8.4 Maintenance
8.4.1 Operating cycles 1,000; 2,000; 5,000 (acc. to application)
8.4.2 Maintenance after operation with n.a. it is not allowed to switch short circuit currents
short circuit current

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9 Three-Position-Disconnector
9.1 Electrical Data

9.1.1 Rated short-time withstand current 20 kA, 3 s
25 kA. 3 s
31.5 kA, 3 s
9.2 Switching Class

9.2.1 Switching class of three-position disconnector (standard)

DISCONNECTING M1 IEC 62271-102 2,000 x mechanically without
maintenance
READY-TO- M0 IEC 62271-102 1,000 x mechanically without
EARTH maintenance
E0 IEC 62271-102 no making capability
EARTHING E2 1) IEC 62271-200 50 x rated short-circuit making current
IEC 62271-102 Ima without maintenance
1)
The function EARTHING with switching class E2 is performed by closing the circuit-
breaker in combination with the three-position disconnector (switching class E0).
9.2.2 Switching class of three-position disconnector

(Option, up to 15kV, up to 31,5kA, up to 1250A)

maintenance
EARTH maintenance
EARTHING E2 1) IEC 62271-200 50 x rated short-circuit making current
1)

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9.2.3 Switching class of three-position disconnector

(Option, up to 15kV, up to 31,5kA, up to 1250A)

maintenance
EARTH maintenance
1)
EARTHING E2 IEC 62271-200 50 x rated short-circuit making current
1)

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10 Three-Position-Switch-Disconnector
10.1 Electrical Data

10.1.1 Rated short-time withstand current 20 kA, 1 s
20 kA, 3 s
25 kA, 1 s
10.1.2 Rated mainly active load breaking 100 switching operations: 630 A
current (test duty 1) 20 switching operations: 31.5 A
10.1.3 Razed closed-loop breaking current 630 A
10.1.4 Rated transformer breaking current 40 A
10.1.5 Rated cable-charging respective line- 68 A
charging breaking current
10.1.6 Rated short-circuit making current 63 kA
10.1.7 Rated earth-fault breaking current 60 A
10.1.8 Rated cable-charging breaking current 35 A
and line-charging breaking current
under earth-fault conditions
10.1.9 Cable-charging breaking current 630 A + 50 A
under earth-fault conditions with
superimposed load current
10.1.10 Capacitor breaking current 150 A
10.1.11 Rated transfer current 7.2 kV 1150 A
12 kV 1150 A
15 kV 830 A
17.5 kV 830 A
24 kV 830 A
10.1.12 Max. permissible let-through current ID at 7.2 kV 28 kA
at 12 kV 21 kA
at 15 kV 21 kA
at 17.5 kV 21 kA
at 24 kV 21 kA
10.1.13 Number of operations at rated 10 operating cycles
short-circuit making current
10.1.14 Number of operations at rated 100 operating cycles
current
10.1.15 Pole distance 100 mm
10.1.16 Tripping rocker of hv-fuses switch disconnector panel: 1NO + 1NC free
number of auxiliary contacts if SIPROTEC is used, both switches are connected
normally open/close to SIPROTEC
Metering Panel: 1NO + 1NC free
if SIPROTEC is used, both switches are connected
to SIPROTEC

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10.1.17 Rated power and cyclic duration 7.1 W, 100% c.d.f.

factor of shunt release
10.1.18 Fuse initiated opening time 60 ms
10.2 Switching Class

10.2.1 Switching class of three-position switch-disconnector,
assembled in vacuum-contactor panel, ring-cable panel and metering panel

maintenance
LOAD M1 IEC 60265-1 1,000 x mechanically without
SWITCHING maintenance
E3 IEC 60265-1 100 x rated mainly active load breaking
current I1 without maintenance
5 x rated short-circuit making current
Ima without maintenance
EARTHING M0 IEC 62271-102 1,000 x mechanically without
maintenance
E2 IEC 62271-102 5 x rated short-circuit making current
10.2.2 Switching class of three-position switch-disconnector,
assembled in switch-disconnector panel

maintenance
LOAD M1 IEC 60265-1 1,000 x mechanically without
SWITCHING maintenance
E3 IEC 60265-1 100 x rated mainly active load breaking
current I1 without maintenance
5 x rated short-circuit making current
EARTHING M0 IEC 62271-102 1,000 x mechanically without
maintenance
E2 IEC 62271-102 5 x rated short-circuit making current

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11 Make-Proof Earthing Switch
11.1 Make-Proof Earthing Switch at Feeder

11.1.1 Number of making operations v.c.b. panel via v.c.b. 50 operating
at rated short circuit current cycles
ring-main panel 5 operating cycles
switch disconnector panel 5 operating cycles
vacuum-contactor panel 5 operating cycles
11.1.2 Rated short-time withstand current 1 s circuit-breaker panel 25 kA, 31.5 kA
earthing circuit bus sectionalizer panel 25 kA, 31.5 kA
disconnector panel 25 kA, 31.5 kA
ring-cable panel 25 kA
switch-disconnector panel 10 kA
vacuum-contactor panel 10 kA
metering panel 10 kA
11.1.3 Rated short-time withstand current 3 s circuit-breaker panel 25 kA, 31.5 kA
earthing circuit bus sectionalizer panel 25 kA, 31.5 kA
disconnector panel 25 kA, 31.5 kA
11.1.4 Rated peak withstand current circuit-breaker panel 63 kA, 80 kA
earthing circuit 50 Hz bus sectionalizer panel 63 kA, 80 kA
disconnector panel 63 kA, 80 kA
11.1.5 Rated peak withstand current circuit-breaker panel 65 kA, 82 kA
earthing circuit 60 Hz bus sectionalizer panel 65 kA, 82 kA
disconnector panel 65 kA, 82 kA
11.2 2nd earthing switch for fuse

11.2.1 Rated short-time withstand current 1 kA
earthing circuit
11.2.2 Rated peak withstand current 2.5 kA
earthing circuit 50 Hz
11.2.3 Rated peak withstand current 2.6 kA
earthing circuit 60 Hz

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11.3 Make-Proof Earthing Switch at Busbar

11.3.1 Number of making operations v.c.b. panel via v.c.b. 50 operating cycles
at rated short circuit current bus sectionalizer via v.c.b. 50 operating cycles
11.3.2 Rated peak withstand current acc. rated value of switchgear

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12 Current Transformer
12.1.1 Type of current transformer toroidal-core current transformer 4MC4
at busbar 1250A 4MC4_10

at busbar 1600, 2000 4MC4_63
and 2500A
at bushing up to 1250A 4MC4_30
at bushing 2000, 2300 4MC4_70
and 2500A (1200mm)
at bushing 2000, 2300 4MC4_71
and 2500A (900mm)
as cable-type current transformer 4MC4_10
up to 1250A
as cable-type current transformer 4MC4_70
2000, 2300 and 2500A
as window-type current transformer 4MC96
panel interconnection (DBB) 4MC4_30
12.1.2 Standard VDE 0414-1 / IEC 60044-1

12.1.3 Maximum operating voltage UM 0.72 kV
12.1.4 Type test acc. IEC for transformer n.a. current transformer outside the encapsulation
stressed by high-voltage on grounded potential
Partial-discharge test acc. IEC 44-4 at UM > 7.2 kV
12.1.5 Continuous overload 1.0 IN
1.2 IN (optional)
1.33 IN (optional)
1.5 IN (optional)
2.0 IN (optional)
12.1.6 Insulation class E
12.1.7 Maximum overtemperature n.a. no primary winding existing
12.1.8 Enclosure n.a. (outside high-voltage encapsulation)
12.1.9 Insulating material n.a. (outside encapsulation on earth)
12.1.10 Connection for pluggable voltage n.a. electrode is integrated in cable connection
detector, electrode capacitive bushing
12.1.11 Rated insulation level of 3 kV AC, 1 min.
secondary winding
12.1.12 Permissible ambient temperature max. 55 °C
12.1.13 Rated frequency 50 / 60 Hz
12.1.14 Rated short-time thermal current Ith according ratings of switchgear,
to max. 31.5 kA / 3 s
12.1.15 Rated peak withstand current Ip max. 2,5x Ik
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12.1.16 Short-time current overload capacity 1.5 x IN for 1 hour

2 x IN for 30 minutes
12.1.17 Rated primary current 40 ... 2500 A;
with tapping for 2 values on demand
12.1.18 Rated secondary current 1A or 5A
12.1.19 Rated output 2.5 … 30 VA
12.1.20 Accuracy class 0.2 / 0.5 / 1 10 P / 5 P
12.1.21 Accuracy limit factor FS 5 / FS 10 10 to 30
12.1.22 Heat dissipation 10 W
12.1.23 Climate-proofness tropic insulated
12.1.24 Secondary terminal Cu 4 mm²
12.1.25 Type of terminals URTK/SP company Phönix (standard terminals)
12.1.26 Installation on bushings P1 to busbar
P2 to feeder
12.1.27 Installation on panel interconnection P2 to busbar system 1 (side A)
(only double busbar) P1 to busbar system 2 (side B)
applicable for incoming sectionalizer
and bus coupler

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13 Voltage Transformer
13.1 Inductive Voltage Transformer at Feeder

13.1.1 Type of voltage transformer 4MT3
13.1.2 Standard VDE 0414-2 / IEC 60044-2
13.1.3 Maximum operating voltage 7.2 kV
12 kV
15 kV
17.5 kV
24 kV
13.1.4 Rated short-time power frequency 7.2 kV: 5 UN, max. 20 kV
withstand voltage 12 kV 5 UN, max. 28 kV
(winding test) 150 Hz 15 kV 5 UN, max. 36 kV
17.5 kV 5 UN, max. 38 kV
24 kV 5 UN, max. 50 kV
13.1.5 Rated voltage UN 3.3/√3 … 22 /√3 kV
13.1.6 Rated output, class class 0.2 / 10 … 30 VA
acc. IEC class 0.5 / 10 … 90 VA
class 1 / 10 … 180 VA
Class 3 / 10 … 180 VA
acc. GOST (6.0/√3 to 6.6/√3) class 0.5 / 10 … 90 VA
class 1 / 10 … 180 VA
Class 3 / 10 … 180 VA
acc. GOST (10/√3 and 11/√3) class 0.5 / 10 … 75 VA
acc. GB (10/√3 and 11/√3) class 1 / 10 … 150 VA
Class 3 / 10 … 150 VA
13.1.9 Rated power frequency withstand 3 kV AC, 1 min.
voltage of secondary winding
13.1.10 Insulation material epoxy resin
13.1.11 Temperature rise at rated output < 40OK
13.1.12 Partial discharge test level Q ≤ 20 pC at U = 1,2 Um
Q ≤ 2 pC at U = 1,2 Um /√3 (no partial discharge)
acc. VDE 0474 part 10 respective IEC 60044-4
13.1.13 Capacity approx. 100 pF
13.1.14 Loading resistor for en-winding 25 Ohm / 800 W / 5.1 A
limit power max. 100 VA
heat dissipation at 1,9 x UN/8h: 400 W
13.1.15 Core material silicon-alloy iron
13.1.17 Fuses only for secondary winding
13.1.18 Saturation inductance > 1.7 T
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13.1.19 Thermal current limit of measuring 6A

winding
13.1.20 Rated long-duration current 8h 4A
of en-winding
13.1.21 Thermal Output of measuring at 100/√3: 350 VA
winding at 110/√3: 380 VA
at 120/√3: 420 VA
13.1.22 Rated voltage factor UN/8h 1.9
13.1.23 Ambient temperature max. 55 °C
13.1.26 Rated lightning impulse 7.2 kV: 60 kV
withstand voltage 12 kV 60 kV
15 kV 60 kV
17.5 kV 125 kV
24 kV 125 kV
13.1.27 Current of disconnecting device 15 A continuously
13.1.28 Open-circuit power approx. 13 VA at 1.0 x UN
at 1,9 x UN/8h: 80W
13.1.30 Enclosure metallised
13.1.31 Secondary terminal wiring copper 4 mm²
13.2 Inductive Voltage Transformer at Busbar

13.2.1 Type of voltage transformer 4MT2
13.2.2 Standard VDE 0414-2 / IEC 60044-2
13.2.3 Maximum operating voltage 7.2 kV
12 kV
15 kV
17.5 kV
24 kV
13.2.4 Rated short-time power frequency 7.2 kV: 5 UN, max. 20 kV
withstand voltage 12 kV 5 UN, max. 28 kV
(winding test) 150 Hz 15 kV 5 UN, max. 36 kV
17.5 kV 5 UN, max. 38 kV
24 kV 5 UN, max. 50 kV
13.2.5 Rated voltage UN 3.3/√3 … 22 /√3 kV
acc. IEC class 0.5 / 10 … 45 VA
class 1 / 10 … 75 VA
Class 3 / 10 … 75 VA

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13.2.7 Rated output, class class 0.2 / 5 VA

acc. GOST (6.0/√3 to 6.6/√3) class 0.5 / 10 … 15 VA
class 1 / 10 … 30 VA
Class 3 / 10 … 30 VA
acc. GOST (10/√3 and 11/√3) class 0.5 / 10 … 30 VA
acc. GB (10/√3 and 11/√3) class 1 / 10 … 60 VA
Class 3 / 10 … 60 VA
13.2.9 Rated power frequency withstand 3 kV AC, 1 min.
voltage of secondary winding
13.2.10 Insulation material epoxy resin
13.2.11 Temperature rise at rated output < 40 K
13.2.12 Partial discharge test level Q ≤ 20 pC at U = 1,2 Um
Q ≤ 2 pC at U = 1,2 Um /√3 (no partial discharge)
acc. VDE 0474 part 10 respective IEC 60044-4
13.2.13 Capacity approx. 100 pF
13.2.14 Loading resistor for en-winding 25 Ohm / 800 W / 5.1 A
limit power max. 100 VA
heat dissipation at 1,9 x UN/8h: 400 W
13.2.15 Core material silicon-alloy iron
13.2.17 Fuses only for secondary winding
13.2.18 Saturation inductance > 1.7 T
13.2.19 Thermal current limit of measuring 8A
winding
13.2.20 Rated long-duration current 8h 6A
of en-winding
13.2.21 Thermal limit rating of measuring at 100/√3: 460 VA
winding at 110/√3: 510 VA
at 120/√3: 550 VA
13.2.22 Rated voltage factor UN/8h 1.9
13.2.23 Ambient temperature max. 55 °C
13.2.26 Rated lightning impulse 7.2 kV: 60 kV
withstand voltage 12 kV 60 kV
15 kV 60 kV
17.5 kV 125 kV
24 kV 125 kV

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13.2.27 Permissible test voltage at 50/60 Hz (for 4MT2)
Primary voltage Standard Rated short-duration Permissible test value

[kV] power-frequency (80%)
withstand voltage [kV]
[kV]
up to 3,6 IEC 10 8,0
up to 7,2 IEC 20 16,0
GB 23 18,4
GOST 32 25,6
up to 12 IEC 28 22,4
GB 42 33,6
GOST 42 33,6
up to 17,5 IEC 38 30,4
up to 24 IEC 50 40,0
13.2.28 Open-circuit power approx. 8…13 VA at 1.0 x UN
at 1,9 x UN/8h: 80W
13.2.30 Enclosure Aluminum 3 mm
13.2.31 Secondary terminal wiring copper 4 mm²

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14 Used Materials
Material C.B.panel 1000A C.B.panel 2500A C.B.panel 2500A

Width 600mm Width 900mm Width 1200mm
Stainless steel 88 kg 290 kg 358 kg
Steel galvanized 336 kg 200 kg 308 kg
Steel 60 kg 110 kg 188 kg
Copper 52 kg 140 kg 145 kg
Aluminum 5,5 kg 35 kg 35 kg
Epoxy resin 19 kg 38 kg 38 kg
Yellowish bright 0,8 kg 1.6 kg 1,6 kg
plastic (Trogamit)
Silicone rubber 6,5 kg 18 kg 19,9 kg
Glassfibre 5 kg 0 kg 0 kg
reinforced epoxy
PVC 2 kg 2 kg 2 kg
Thermosetting 10 kg 10 kg 10 kg
plastic
SF6 2,3 kg 5.7 kg 6,4 kg
Ceramic 3,5 kg 3,5 kg 3,5 kg
Oil/Grease 0,4 kg 0.8 kg 0,8 kg
Wires 2 kg 2 kg 2 kg

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15 Heat of combustion
Material C.B.panel 1000A C.B.panel 2500A C.B.panel 2500A

Width 600mm Width 900mm Width 1200mm
Epoxy resin 228 MJ 456 MJ 456 MJ
Yellowish bright 26 MJ 52 MJ 52 MJ
plastic (Trogamit)
Silicone rubber 293 MJ 810 MJ 897 MJ
Glassfibre 65 MJ 0 MJ 0 MJ
reinforced epoxy
PVC 40 MJ 40 MJ 40 MJ
Thermosetting 180 MJ 180 MJ 180 MJ
plastic
Sum of complete 832 MJ 1538 MJ 1625 MJ

panel

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16 Balance of energy and waste
16.1 Electrical energy

16.1.1 Kilowatt hour per switchgear-panel * Year 2000: 493 kWh
(kWh/panel) Year 2006: 379 kWh
Year 2009: 365 kWh
Year 2012: 312 kWh
16.2 Heat energy

16.2.1 Kilowatt hour per switchgear-panel * Year 2000: 519 kWh
(kWh/panel) Year 2006: 400 kWh
Year 2009: 265 kWh
Year 2012: 190 kWh
16.3 Water
16.3.1 Litres per switchgear-panel * Year 2000: 564 l
(l/panel) Year 2006: 307 l
Year 2009: 392 l
Year 2012: 372 l
16.4 Waste for disposal

16.4.1 Kilogram domestic waste Year 2000: 1.08 kg
per switchgear-panel * Year 2006: 0.65 kg
(kg/panel) Year 2009: 0.61 kg
Year 2012: 0.53 kg
16.4.2 Kilogram other waste Year 2000: 9.00 kg
per switchgear-panel * Year 2006: 10.10 kg
(kg/ panel) Year 2009: 0.25 kg
Year 2012: 0.20 kg
16.5 Waste for recycling

16.5.1 Kilogram discarded metal Year 2000: 158 kg
per switchgear-panel * Year 2006: 120 kg
(kg/ panel) Year 2009: 136 kg
Year 2012: 152 kg
16.5.2 Kilogram other waste Year 2000: 30 kg
per switchgear-panel * Year 2006: 29 kg
(kg/ panel) Year 2009: 3.88 kg
Year 2012: 3.20 kg
* Switchgear-panel means all panels of the products 8DA/B10, NXPLUS, NXPLUS C,

NXPLUS C Wind, 8DJH, 8DJH36, SIMOSEC and SIMOSEC ANSI manufactured in
the switchgear factory Frankfurt.

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Number of document 802-9100.9 Siemens AG, EM MS S PLM page 1 of 60

11.3 Make-Proof Earthing Switch at Busbar .....................................................................................51

Reference is made to the following documents:

Number of document 802-9100.9 Siemens AG, EM MS S PLM page 3 of 60

1.1.1 Rated Voltage 7.2 kV 12 kV 15 kV 17.5 kV 24 kV

1.1.2 Rated short-duration power-

1.1.3 Rated lightning impulse

1.1.4 Rated normal current

1.1.5 Rated short-time withstand

630 A 3s 20kA - 20kA - 20kA - 20kA - 20kA -

Circuit breaker panel 1s 31.5kA 31.5kA 31.5kA 25kA 25kA

>630A 3s 31.5kA 31.5kA 31.5kA 25kA 25kA

Bus sectionalizer 1s 31.5kA 31.5kA 31.5kA 25kA 25kA

3s 31.5kA 31.5kA 31.5kA 25kA 25kA

Disconnector panel 1s 31.5kA 31.5kA 31.5kA 25kA 25kA

3s 31.5kA 31.5kA 31.5kA 25kA 25kA

Switch disconnector 1s 31.5kA 31.5kA 31.5kA 25kA 25kA

Panel 3s 31.5kA 31.5kA 31.5kA 25kA 25kA

3s 20kA - 20kA - 20kA - 20kA - 20kA -

Contactor panel with 1s 31.5kA 31.5kA 31.5kA 25kA 25kA

HV HRC fuse 3s 31.5kA 31.5kA 31.5kA 25kA 25kA

Metering panel with 3s 31.5kA 31.5kA 31.5kA 25kA 25kA

HV HRC fuse 3s 31.5kA 31.5kA 31.5kA 25kA 25kA

1.1.6 Rated peak withstand

Disconnector panel 80kA 80kA 80kA 63kA 63kA

Switch disconnector 80kA 80kA 80kA 63kA 63kA

Contactor panel with 80kA 80kA 80kA 63kA 63kA

Number of document 802-9100.9 Siemens AG, EM MS S PLM page 5 of 60

1.1.7 Rated peak withstand

Disconnector panel 82kA 82kA 82kA 65kA 65kA

Switch disconnector 82kA 82kA 82kA 65kA 65kA

Contactor panel with 82kA 82kA 82kA 65kA 65kA

1.1.8 Rated short-circuit making

Disconnector panel 80kA 80kA 80kA 63kA 63kA

Number of document 802-9100.9 Siemens AG, EM MS S PLM page 6 of 60

1.1.9 Rated short-circuit making

Disconnector panel 82kA 82kA 82kA 65kA 65kA

1.1.10 Rated short-circuit breaking

1.1.11 Rated short-circuit duration 3s

1.1.13 Insulation level at

Number of document 802-9100.9 Siemens AG, EM MS S PLM page 7 of 60

1.1.14 Insulation level at atmospheric gas

1.1.15 Insulation level at

1.1.16 Insulation level at atmospheric air

1.1.17 Ambient air temperature Standard: - 5O ... + 55O Celsius

Number of document 802-9100.9 Siemens AG, EM MS S PLM page 8 of 60

1.1.24 Resistance to earth-quakes Tests according:

1.1.29 Power dissipation per panel 7.2 kV 12 kV 15 kV 17.5 kV 24 kV

1.1.30 Maximum partial discharge level Q < 5 pC at U = 1,1 x Ur = 1,1x7,2 kV = 7,9 kV

Q < 5 pC at U = 1,1 x Ur = 1,1x17,5 kV = 19,3 kV

Number of document 802-9100.9 Siemens AG, EM MS S PLM page 10 of 60

Circuit breaker panel 2000A

Disconnector panel 2000A