WS PJ E 0309 Web PDF

Medium Voltage Distribution
WS
up to 36 kV
Gas-insulated switchgear with vacuum circuit-breaker for primary distribution
System configuration
Delivery Conditions
The General Delivery Conditions as amended shall apply.
Illustrations
The illustrations are not binding.
WS Contents
■■ Introduction.......................................................................................................... 5
□□ Features.......................................................................................................... 5
□□ Straightforward operation due to a functional user interface.......................... 7
■■ Standards Regulations, provisions and standards......................................... 8
□□ Standards applied........................................................................................... 8
□□ Type designation............................................................................................. 9
■■ Selection tables................................................................................................. 10
□□ WSA/WSB with vacuum circuit-breaker and disconnector, 12 KV............... 10
□□ WSA/WSB with vacuum circuit-breaker and disconnector, 17.5 KV............ 12
■■ Product description........................................................................................... 18
□□ Design of the WSA/WSB switchgear panels................................................ 18
□□ Module modules............................................................................................ 19
□□ Technical description..................................................................................... 20
□□ Technical data............................................................................................... 24
□□ Interlocking and panel protection.................................................................. 25
□□ Gas compartment monitoring........................................................................ 27
■■ Range of equipment.......................................................................................... 29
□□ Basic modules of a single busbar WSA switchgear...................................... 30
□□ Basic modules of a Double busbar WSB switchgear................................... 31
□□ Weight of panels........................................................................................... 33
■■ Cable connections............................................................................................. 34
■■ Special models.................................................................................................. 37
■■ Ecological considerations................................................................................ 38
■■ Design Data Basic dimensions and flooring ducts....................................... 39
□□ Space required by a WSA............................................................................. 41
□□ Space required by a WSB............................................................................ 42
■■ Shipping instructions........................................................................................ 44
□□ Delivery, packaging....................................................................................... 44
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WS Introduction
WS switchgear units with A switchgear concept of high economic

■■rated voltages up to 36 kV
■■rated currents up to 2,500 A
efficiency, availability and versatility
■■rated peak withstand currents up to 80 kA The gas-insulated, metal-enclosed and metal-clad WS switchgear has
■■rated short-time currents up to 31.5 kA 3s been designed for application in transformer substations, industry and
■■arc resistant-classification IAC max. 31.5 infrastructure and satisfies the most exacting requirements regarding
kA 1s ■■ operating reliability
■■ operator safety
■■ availability
■■ environmental compatibility.
The panels are suitable for configuring single and double busbar
switchgear for indoor installation. Bilateral extension of existing switchgear
is straightforward.
The WS is a systematically gasinsulated switchgear whose busbar systems
are also consistently located in gas-insulated cladded compartments.
WS switchgear units with
■■ rated voltages up to 36 kV
■■ rated currents up to 2,500 A
■■ rated peak withstand currents up to 80 kA
■■ rated short-time currents up to 31.5 kA 3s,
■■ arc resistant-classification IAC max. 31.5 kA 1s,
are primarily used as consistently gas-insulated switchgear for application
in transformer and switching stations of
□□ power supply companies
□□ infrastructure, e.g. buildings
□□ government authorities
□□ industry
□□ open-cast lignite mining
□□ mining
□□ ships and offshore plants
WSB double busbar switchgear □□ railway traction power supply.
The WS satisfies maximum requirements regarding
□□ operating reliability
□□ operator safety
□□ availability
□□ environmental compatibility.
With WS switchgear, the same space is required for the single busbar and
double busbar models. The compact design with extremely small
dimensions is very advantageous for use
□□ in confined spaces
□□ when substituting old switchgear in existing operating aisles.
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WS Introduction (contd.)
Features
Operator-safe
■■ Maximum protection againstn accidental contact due to complete metal
cladding of all switchgear components
■■ Optimum operator safety due to a complete interlocking system
■■ Successfully tested regarding behaviour in case of internal faults according
to IEC 60298 Appendix AA
User-friendly
■■ Compact und clear design
■■ Easy access to all functional groups
■■ Modern industrial design according to ergonomic aspects facilitates
operator guidance
■■ Visually highlighted control panel for mechanical switch position
signalling on the switchgear panel
■■ Logical operator control
■■ Good visual operator guidance for mechanical operation of the panel
Economical
■■ Reduced space and surface area requirements
■■ Short assembly times
■■ Modest financial expense as the system can be extended step by step
due to the extension options offered for different conditions
■■ Minimized operating costs
Climate-independent
■■ All high-voltage components are in SF6 atmosphere under slight excess
pressure, thus protected against atmospheric humidity and contamination,
independently of the installation altitude
■■ Gas tank made of stainless chromiumnickel steel
Safe to operate
■■ All active medium-voltage components are located in hermetically
enclosed, gas-filled cladded compartments and are thus insensitive to
□□ aggressive atmosphere
□□ dirt
□□ dust
□□ vermin
■■ Systematic gas-insulated technology: Even the busbar system is
gas-insulated and is continuously monitored with regard to insulating
capacity together with all the other medium-voltage components.
■■ Inert insulating gas SF6 provides protection against a fire in the station and
prevents contact oxidation.
■■ Subdivision of the three-phase enclosure by poles using metal partitions (M
enclosure)
■■ No partial discharge possible between the phases
■■ Negligible sheath currents
■■ Simple drive mechanisms: e.g. in case of single busbar switchgear units,
simply an outside push rod
■■ Stable and reliable gas system
Reliable
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■■ Central electronic gas monitoring device, temperature-compensated

■■ Few gas compartments and pressure relief devices
■■ Low number of static and dynamic seals
■■ High number of mechanical and electrical operations due to the use of
vacuum circuit-breakers
■■ Very robust and reliable drive and interlocking system
Expandable
■■ Bilateral extension is possible
Easy to assemble
■■ Light-weight
■■ Optimum access to the spacious cable connection area
■■ Can be installed in the switching compartment without the use of lifting
devices
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Straightforward operation due to a

functional user interface
Mechanical operation is performed the same way as with the habitual
operation of conventional switchgear with stationary switching devices.
Separate control elements and mechanical indicators are available for the
following functions:
■■ Circuit-breaker ON - OFF
■■ Disconnector ON - OFF
■■ Outgoing feeder / busbar earthing ON - OFF
Mechanical control panel Single busbar WSA The mechanical control panel is located at an ergonomically convenient
height and arranged in a recessed position on the switchgear front. Thus,
the operating area is clearly visible while no control elements protrude from
the switchgear front. The position of the individual elements has been
selected according to their function, i.e. according to their allocation to the
corresponding device functions.
The elements which form part of a main switching device, such as position
indicators, interrogating levers and crank ports, are visually linked by a
specific pattern and integrated in a mimic diagram.
The WS is characterized by the following operating

features:
■■ Ergonomic operability
Mechanical control panel Double busbar WSB
■■ Logical operation
■■ Logical function states
■■ Good visual communication of the overall function and operating states
■■ Optimum operator guidance
■■ All operations can be performed optionally via a motor-operated
mechanism
Front view of a double busbar switchgear WSB with operator
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WS Standards
Regulations, provisions and standards
WSA switchgear units are

■■ metal enclosed
■■ SF6 insulated
■■ prefabricated and type-tested
■■ arc resistant-classification IAC max. 31.5 kA 1s
Environmental and operating conditions

WS switchgear units must be operated under normal operating conditions
according to the specifications EN 60694 or the IEC publicationn 60694
(new: IEC 62271-1).
Operation under conditions other than these is only admissible upon
consultation and with the consent of the manufacturer.
Completion of the WSA and WSB switchgear
panels Ambient conditions
Temperature class "minus 5 indoors" 1)
Min./max. ambient temperature °C -51) / 40 2)
Average value over 24 hours (max.) °C 35 3)
Maximum installation altitude above sea m 1000 4)
level
Insulating gas
Type Sulphur hexafluorid (SF6)
Rated filling pressure pre at 20 °C MPa 0.03 - 0.05
1)
Optional: “minus 25 indoors”
2)
Optional up to 55°C in case of reduction of normal currents
3)
Optional up to 40°C in case of reduction of normal currents
4)
Higher installation altitudes possible on request
Degrees of protection against accidental

contact and foreign objects
Main electric circuits IP65
Drives IP2X, IP 5X 1)
Low-voltage cabinets and cable connection
compartments (Operator's side with cable IP3X, IP 5X 1)
compartment coverand side panels)
1)
Optional
Standards applied
WS switchgear units meet the following standards and regulations:
IEC EN
Designation IEC classes
standard standard
Category for operating EN 62271-200
IEC 62271-200 availability LSC 2A EN 60694
Switchgear IEC 60694 (new Partition class (new EN
IEC 62271-1) (compartmentalization 62271-1)
class): PM
Circuit-breaker IEC 62271-100 M2, E1, C1 EN 62271-100
Earthing switch IEC 62271-102 E2 EN 62271-102
Disconnectors M1 EN 62271-102
Current transformers IEC 60044-1 EN 60044-1
Inductive voltage
IEC 60044-2 EN 60044-2
transformers
Voltage detection
IEC 61243-5
systems
Protection against
accidental contact,
IEC 60529 EN 60529
foreign objects and
water
Installation HD 637 S1
Operation of
EN 50110
electrical equipment
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WS Standards
Regulations, provisions and standards
(contd.)
Type designation
The type designation of the typetested, prefabricated panels contains information about their design, rated voltage, insulation
level, panel width and panel height.
Type designation Explanation

Series Gas-insulated (SF6) panels for extremely demanding requirements
Version Single busbar, indoors
B Double busbar, indoors
Rated peak withstand current 6/ Rated peak withstand current 63 kA
8/ 80 kA
Rated voltage /12-2/
/17-2/
/24-2/
/36-2/
Dimension code /623 Panel width 600 mm Panel height 2300 mm
/627 600 mm 2798 mm
Example:
Prefabricated, type-tested panel of the WS series with single busbar, for indoor installation, version A
Rated peak withstand current 63 kA
Rated voltage 12 kV
Panel width: 600 mm; panel height: 2300 mm
Type designation: WSA 6/12-2/623
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WS Selection tables
WSA/WSB with vacuum circuit-breaker and disconnector, 12 KV

Rated insulation Rated operating
level sequence
Rated lightning impulse withstand voltage
Rated power frequency withstand voltage
Percentage value of the DC component

Rated peak withstand current, equal to
Rated values of the isolating distance
(lightning impulse / power frequency
Rated short-circuit breaking current

rated short-circuit making current
Rated filling pressure Pre at 20 ° C
Rated short-time current

Rated (normal) current
O-3 min-CO-3 min-CO
O-0.3 s-CO-3 min-CO

withstand voltage)
O-0.3 s-CO-15 s-CO

Type
Rated frequency
Rated voltage
CO-15 s-CO
Panel width
Ur Up Ud pre fr lr lp lk lsc
tk = tk =
Outgoing (50/60 Hz) Electrical class
feeder 1s 3s E2 E2 E2 E2
mm kV kV kV kV MPa Hz A kA kA kA kA %
WSA/B 6/12-2/623 600 12 75 28 85/32 0.03 50/60 630 1) 40/42 16 16 16 37 ■ ■ ■ ■
WSA/B 6/12-2/623 600 0.03 ≤1250

WSA/B 6/12-2/623 600 0.075 1600
12 75 28 85/32 50/60 50/52 20 20 20 37 ■ ■ ■ ■
WSA/B 6/12-2/623 600 0.075 2000
WSA/B 6/12-2/623 600 0.075 25002)
WSA/B 6/12-2/623 600 0.03 ≤1250
WSA/B 6/12-2/623 600 0.075 1600
12 75 28 85/32 50/60 63/65 25 25 25 37 ■ ■ ■ ■
WSA/B 6/12-2/623 600 0.075 2000
WSA/B 6/12-2/623 600 0.075 25002)
WSA/B 8/12-2/623 600 0.03 ≤1250
WSA/B 8/12-2/623 600 0.075 1600
WSA/B 8/12-2/623 600 12 75 28 85/32 0.075 50/60 2000 80/82 31.5 5) 31.5 38 ■ ■ ■ ■
WSA/B 8/12-2/623 600 0.075 25002)

WSA/B 8/12-2/623 600 0.03 ≤1250
LS = Power category
TS = Disconnector
E = Earthing switch
* higher categories or values available on

request
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WS Selection tables (contd.)
cap. switching capacity Number of operating Operating

cycles without times with
Parallel overhaul release
switch with motor-actuated drive mechanism,

Operating time for disconnector and earthing
capacitors
mechanical electrical
Command times
Frequency of the rated making current lib
with rated short-circuit breaking current
Opening time without AV (160 W)
Charging time for circuit-breaker

Rated breaking current under
Opening time with AV (25 W)

with rated (normal) current
Class for cap. switching 3)
asynchronous conditions
Rated breaking current
Cable breaking current
Single capacitor bank
Rated making current
Closing time (160 W)

Mechanical classes
Arc duration (max.)
with 160 W release
without AV 25 W
with AV 160 W
LS,
160 W
TS,
E
lc lsp lbb lib lid
Close Open Open
4) 4)
A A A kA kHz kA ms ms ms ms ms ms s s
25 – – – – 4 10000 M2 10000 100 45 33 35 12 20 20 50 ≤7 ≤8
2000 M1 - - -
2000 – 70 50 70
25 – – – – 10000 M2 10000 100 45 33 35 12 20 20 50 ≤7 ≤8
25 – – – – 2000 M1 - - -
5
25 – – – – 1000 – 70 50 70
25 – – – –
25 – – – – 10000 M2 10000 100 45 33 35 12 20 20 50 ≤7 ≤8
25 – – – – 2000 M1 - - -
6.3
25 – – – – 1000 – 70 50 70
25 – – – –
25 – – – – 10000 M2 10000 100 45 33 35 12 20 20 50 ≤7 ≤8
25 – – – – 2000 M1 - - -
25 – – – – 8 1000 – 70 50 70
25 – – – –
25 400 400 20 4.25
electrical class of the outgoing earthing switch: E2

1)
1,000 A also possible
2)
with motor-actuated fans
3)
capacitive class for cable switch; if capacitor bank switching is defined, then also valid for this application
4)
max. normal current 280 A, as capacitor bank current features harmonics
5)
on request
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WSA/WSB with vacuum circuit-breaker and disconnector, 17.5 KV

level sequence


Rated filling pressure Pre at 20 °C

O-3 min-CO-3 min-CO
O-0.3 s-CO-3 min-CO

withstand voltage)
O-0.3 s-CO-15 s-CO

Type
Rated frequency
Rated voltage
CO-15 s-CO
Panel width
(50/60 Hz) tk = tk = Electrical class
Outgoing
WSA/B 6/17-2/623 600 17.5 95 38 110/45 0.03 50/60 630 1) 40/42 16 16 16 37 ■ ■ ■ ■
WSA/B 6/17-2/623 600 0.03 ≤1250

WSA/B 6/17-2/623 600 0.075 1600
17.5 95 38 110/45 50/60 50/52 20 20 20 37 ■ ■ ■ ■
WSA/B 6/17-2/623 600 0.075 2000
WSA/B 6/17-2/623 600 0.075 25002)
WSA/B 6/17-2/623 600 0.03 ≤1250
WSA/B 6/17-2/623 600 0.075 1600
17.5 95 38 110/45 50/60 63/65 25 25 25 37 ■ ■ ■ ■
WSA/B 6/17-2/623 600 0.075 2000
WSA/B 6/17-2/623 600 0.075 25002)
WSA/B 8/17-2/623 600 0.03 ≤1250
WSA/B 8/17-2/623 600 0.075 1600
WSA/B 8/17-2/623 600 17.5 95 38 110/45 0.075 50/60 2000 80/82 31.5 5) 31.5 38 ■ ■ ■ ■
WSA/B 8/17-2/623 600 0.075 25002)
LS = Power category
TS = Disconnector
E = Earthing switch
* higher categories or values available on request
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capacitors
Command times



Mechanical classes
Arc duration (max.)
with 160 W release
without AV 25 W
with AV 160 W
LS,
160 W
TS,
E
lc lsp lbb lib lid
Close Open Open
4) 4)
31.5 – – – – 4 10000 M2 10000 100 45 33 35 12 20 20 50 ≤7 ≤8
2000 M1 - - -
2000 – 70 50 70
31.5 – – – – 10000 M2 10000 100 45 33 35 12 20 20 50 ≤7 ≤8
31.5 – – – – 2000 M1 - - -
5
31.5 – – – – 1000 – 70 50 70
31.5 – – – –
31.5 – – – – 10000 M2 10000 100 45 33 35 12 20 20 50 ≤7 ≤8
31.5 – – – – 2000 M1 - - -
6.3
31.5 – – – – 1000 – 70 50 70
31.5 – – – –
31.5 – – – – 10000 M2 10000 100 45 33 35 12 20 20 50 ≤7 ≤8
31.5 – – – – 2000 M1 - - -
31.5 – – – – 8 1000 – 70 50 70
31.5 – – – –

1)
2)
capacitive class for cable switch; if capacitor bank switching is defined, then also valid for this
3)
application
4)
max. normal current 280 A, as capacitor bank current features harmonic
5)
on request
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level sequence



O-3 min-CO-3 min-CO
O-0.3 s-CO-3 min-CO

withstand voltage)
O-0.3 s-CO-15 s-CO

Type
Rated frequency
Rated voltage
CO-15 s-CO
Panel width
tk = tk =
Outgoing (50/60 Hz) Electrical class
WSA/B 6/24-2/623 600 24 125 50 145/60 0.03 50/60 630 1) 40/42 16 16 16 37 ■ ■ ■ ■
WSA/B 6/24-2/623 600 0.03 ≤1250

WSA/B 6/24-2/623 600 0.075 1600
24 125 50 145/60 50/60 50/52 20 20 20 37 ■ ■ ■ ■
WSA/B 6/24-2/623 600 0.075 2000
WSA/B 6/24-2/623 600 0.075 25002)
WSA/B 6/24-2/623 600 0.03 ≤1250
WSA/B 6/24-2/623 600 0.075 1600
24 125 50 145/60 50/60 63/65 25 25 25 37 ■ ■ ■ ■
WSA/B 6/24-2/623 600 0.075 2000
WSA/B 6/24-2/623 600 0.075 25002)
WSA/B 8/24-2/623 600 0.03 ≤1250
WSA/B 8/24-2/623 600 0.075 1600
WSA/B 8/24-2/623 600 24 125 50 145/60 0.075 50/60 2000 80/82 31.5 5) 31.5 38 ■ ■ ■ ■
WSA/B 8/24-2/623 600 0.075 25002)
LS = Power category
TS = Disconnector
E = Earthing switch
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capacitors
Command times



Mechanical classes
Arc duration (max.)
with 160 W release
without AV 25 W
with AV 160 W
LS,
160 W
TS,
E
lc lsp lbb lib lid
Close Open Open
4) 4)
31.5 – – – – – 10000 M2 10000 100 45 33 35 12 20 20 50 ≤7 ≤8
2000 M1 - - -
2000 – 70 50 70
31.5 – – – – 10000 M2 10000 100 45 33 35 12 20 20 50 ≤7 ≤8
31.5 – – – – 2000 M1 - - -
–
31.5 – – – – 1000 – 70 50 70
31.5 – – – –
31.5 – – – – 10000 M2 10000 100 45 33 35 12 20 20 50 ≤7 ≤8
31.5 – – – – 2000 M1 - - -
–
31.5 – – – – 1000 – 70 50 70
31.5 – – – –
31.5 – – – – 10000 M2 10000 100 45 33 35 12 20 20 50 ≤7 ≤8
31.5 – – – – 2000 M1 - - -
31.5 – – – – – 1000 – 70 50 70
31.5 – – – –

1)
2)
3)
4)
5)
on request
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level sequence



O-3 min-CO-3 min-CO
O-0.3 s-CO-3 min-CO

withstand voltage)
O-0.3 s-CO-15 s-CO

Type
Rated frequency
Rated voltage
CO-15 s-CO
Panel width
(50/60 Hz) tk = tk = Electrical class
Outgoing
WSA/B 6/36-2/623 600 0.05 ≤1250
WSA/B 6/36-2/623 600 0.075 1600
36 170 70 195/80 50/60 50/52 20 20 20 37 ■ ■ ■ ■
WSA/B 6/36-2/623 600 0.075 2000
WSA/B 6/36-2/623 600 0.075 25002)
WSA/B 6/36-2/623 600 0.05 ≤1250
WSA/B 6/36-2/623 600 0.075 1600
36 170 70 195/80 50/60 63/65 25 25 25 37 ■ ■ ■ ■
WSA/B 6/36-2/623 600 0.075 2000
WSA/B 6/36-2/623 600 0.075 25002)
WSA/B 8/36-2/623 600 0.05 ≤1250
WSA/B 8/36-2/623 600 0.075 1600
WSA/B 8/36-2/623 600 36 170 70 195/80 0.075 50/60 2000 80/82 31.5 5) 31.5 37 ■ ■ ■ ■
WSA/B 8/36-2/623 600 0.075 25002)
LS = Power category
TS = Disconnector
E = Earthing switch
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capacitors
Command times



Mechanical classes
Arc duration (max.)
with 160 W release
without AV 25 W
with AV 160 W
LS,
160 W
TS,
E
lc lsp lbb lib lid
Close Open Open
4) 4)
A A A kA kHz kA 2000 – ms ms ms ms ms ms s s
31.5 – – – – 10000 M2 10000 100 45 33 35 12 20 20 50 ≤7 ≤8
31.5 – – – – 2000 M1 - - -
5
31.5 – – – – 1000 – 70 50 70
31.5 – – – –
31.5 – – – – 10000 M2 10000 100 45 33 35 12 20 20 50 ≤7 ≤8
31.5 – – – – 2000 M1 - - -
6.3
31.5 – – – – 1000 – 70 50 70
31.5 – – – –
31.5 – – – – 10000 M2 10000 100 45 33 35 12 20 20 50 ≤7 ≤8
31.5 – – – – 2000 M1 - - -
31.5 – – – – 8 1000 – 70 50 70
31.5 – – – –

1)
2)
3)
4)
5)
on request
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WS Product description
Design of the Wsa/wsb panels

The prefabricated, type-tested WS panels are metal-enclosed. SF6 gas is
used as insulating medium. The modular design of a panel comprises the
following units: busbar component and three-position switch, circuit-
breaker component with drive box, low-voltage cabinet and supporting
structure with cable connection area. The busbar compartment and the
circuit-breaker compartment are segregated from each other.
The gas tanks made of CrNi steel accommodate the busbars and the vacuum
circuit-breaker. The outgoing feeder area comprises the post insulators, the
busbar terminal leads and the cable connection parts. In this area, the gas tank
has three tubular extensions onto which the low-voltage toroidal-core current
transformers are mounted coaxially; these can be replaced – in case of the
single cable connection – without opening the gas compartment.
In case of double busbar panels, the 2nd busbar system is arranged above
busbar system 1. The busbar compartment is segregated from the
circuit-breaker compartment metallically and as regards gas leakage. In
the case of double busbar panels, both busbar compartments are
segregated from each other, and the second busbar system is also
segregated from the circuit-breaker compartment metallically and as
regards gas leakage. Busbar compartment 1 houses the three-position
switch, and busbar compartment 2 accommodates the two-position switch.
The supporting structure, designed as a metalenclosed cable connection
compartment, is located below the central high-voltage component. The
low-voltage cabinet mounted in front of it terminates the lower panel front.
Each gas-filled cladded compartment has its own pressure relief device.
■■ each circuit-breaker compartment
■■ each busbar system, or each busbar compartment
Thanks to their modular design, the panels can be extended subsequently so
that prepared reserve panels can be completed, and e.g. a circuit-breaker can
be mounted/ removed without isolating the busbars or the adjacent panels.
WSA single busbar WSB double busbar
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WS Product description (contd.)
M enclosure
The M enclosure system combines the advantages of both threephase
enclosure and - through the additional metallic partitions between the
phases in all gas-filled cladded compartments – the electrical advantages
of single-pole enclosure. In zones with low field intensity, the metallic
partitions have feed-through openings for communication between the
individual partial gas compartments. This M enclosure is the prerequisite
for a compact modular design which enables extremely spacesaving
solutions in case of double busbar configurations.
Features of the M enclosure

■■ no partial discharge possible between the phases
■■ self-extinguishing of earth fault currents in compensated systems
■■ extremely low sheath currents
■■ small space requirement of switchgear, especially in case of double
busbar systems
■■ clearly structured and easily accessible design
■■ straightforward drive kinematics for all switching devices
■■ practical disconnection feature of circuit-breaker module in case of
M enclosure energized busbars and adjacent panels
■■ straightforward and clearly structured gas compartment technology
Thus, the M enclosure used combines the advantages of threephase and
single-phase enclosure. Moreover, the systematic metallicsegregation of
B2 the functional compartments satisfies high demands regarding protection
against accidental contact in case of any work which might be required.
Modules of a switchgear panel

Module A Circuit-breaker drive
■■ Switching device “vacuum circuit-breaker”
■■ Drive component Circuit-breaker drive, drives for the two-/three-position switches
B1 including all interlocks, the auxiliary switches and the low-voltage plugging device
■■ Motor-operated drive mechanism to charge the energy-storing device
■■ Auxiliary switch with 8, 12, 16 or 20 switching elements; 8 switching
A elements are required for the basic circuit (standard contact coating: silver)
■■ Passing contact Wiping time prolongation (Standard contact coating: silver)
■■ Push switches actuated by the energy storing device. (The push
switches for the basic circuit are included in the basic design)
■■ Push switches actuated by “ON-OFF“ pushbutton. (The basic design
includes 1 push switch each)
■■ Shunt closing release 1 ea.
■■ Shunt tripping coil 1 or 2 ea. with or without auxiliary spring energy store
C
■■ Secondary release 1 or 2 ea., or 3 ea. in case of design without
D undervoltage release
■■ Undervoltage release with or without time delay
■■ Blocking coil on “ON“ pushbutton. Always required on tie breaker in case
of bus section coupler and bus coupler, consisting of 2 panels (switchgear
A Circuit-breaker with drive mechanism panel + busbar riser panel)
B1 Basic tank with busbar 1 ■■ Blocking coil on “OFF“ pushbutton. Always required on tie breaker in
case of bus section coupler and bus coupler, consisting of 1 or 2 panels
B2 Tank with busbar 2 (switchgear panel + busbar riser panel)
C Supporting structure and cable connection ■■ Locking mechanism with lock (for vacuum circuit-breaker and three-position switch)
D Low-voltage cabinet
■■ Operating counter
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Module B I Basic tank with busbar 1

■■ Gas tank
■■ Busbar 1
B2
■■ Three-position switch
■■ Lower appliance couplers
■■ Rear appliance couplers (on request)
■■ Toroidal-core current transformer
■■ Pressure
A
Module B II Basic tank with busbar 2
B1 ■■ Gas tank
■■ Busbar 2
■■ Disconnector
■■ Pressure relief device for circuitbreaker compartment
Module C Supporting structure and cable connection

■■ Supporting structure
D ■■ Cable terminals
■■ Cable supports
optional:
C second voltage detection system IVIS on the back of the supporting structure
Module D Low-voltage cabinet
Accommodating all protective equipment, for the voltage detection system
IVIS, and other lowvoltagecomponents.
Supplementary parts for the two-/three-position switch
A Circuit-breaker with drive mechanism
■■ Motor-operated drive mechanism In case of single busbar with three-
B1 Basic tank with busbar 1 position switch per motoroperated drive mechanism for the function
B2 Tank with busbar 2 “Disconn. I-O” and the function “Earth I-O”. In case of double busbar
panels, the two-position disconnector of the busbar system 2 with one
C Supporting structure and cable connection motor drive can be utilized for the function “Disconn. I-O”.
D Low-voltage cabinet ■■ Auxiliary switches with 2 to 20 elements, each for the functions “Disconn.
I-O” and “Earth I-O”
Technical description
Circuit-breaker module
The modular vacuum circuit-breaker with drive housing comprises the fully
functional unit: vacuum circuit-breaker with the three poles arranged side by
side, circuit-breaker drive, drive for three-position switch of busbar 1 or,
additionally in case of double busbar panels, drive for the disconnector of
busbar 2, all the auxiliary equipment (e.g. auxiliary switch, auxiliary release
etc.) and mechanical interlocking block. The circuit-breaker module is
flange-mounted to the gas-filled cladded compartment of the circuit-breaker
compartment and can thus be removed from the system in a straightforward
fashion without switching off the busbarsand without affecting the adjacent
Low-voltage cabinet WSB with panels. The interfaces to the highand low-voltage components are pluggable.
swing frame
Low-voltage cabinet
On the switchgear front, below the control panel, there is a spacious
low-voltage cabinet, at choice with inspection glass (size 1: 480 mm x 485
mm, size 2: 426 mm x 850 mm). It is fully shrouded and segregated from
the high-voltage components in a pressure-proof fashion. The built-in units
are installed, amongst other things, in the swing frame. Thus, the
secondary equipment has ample space and is easily accessible, and
functional elements with indicators are clearly visible. On the secondary
end, the low-voltage cabinet and the circuitbreaker module are connected
to a 64-pole screw-connected plug- and- socket connector.
Installation in the swing frame is especially advantageous for the digital
protection relay and the bay computer of a computerized control system,
as these feature e.g. a display and/or multiple LED function indicators.
Circuit-breaker module The voltage indicator system IVIS on the front is also located in the
with WSB control panel low-voltage cabinet.
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Cable connection/ bar connection

The cables are connected in conformity with the system via fully insulated
connectors in the standard inner or outer cone-type system, or via fully the
insulated conductor bar system.
Metal-enclosed cable connection systems are mainly suitable for
connecting plastic cables.
The cable or bar connection systems are adapted to the rated current of the
switchgear panel concerned. Multiple cable connections are also suited
e.g. to connect voltage transformers or pluggable surge arresters.
Surge arrester
Metal-enclosed surge arresters can be connected to protect the medium-
voltage switchgear and the consumers mounted downstreamn against
external overvoltages.
Cable testing
DC voltage tests are performed on the connected cables without interfering
with the metal-enclosed cable connection compartment, without pulling off/
releasing the cable end boxes and without introducing test equipment into
the gas compartment.
In switch position ”outgoing feeder earthed”, cable test connectors
aremounted and the external cable test equipment connected to therear
test sockets. The cable test as such is performed with the vacuum circuit-
Cable connection compartment with surge breaker in position OFF and the three-position switch in position “Earth I”.
arresters and multiple cable connection
For connection of the test equipment, rear-side connectors are available on
request at a height of approx. 1.2 m above floor level.
Voltage detection system IVIS

IVIS is an intelligent electronic volt age detection system with integrated
indicator to determine the oper ating voltage and zero voltage– optional – in
medium-voltage switchgear. The system has been designed for maximum
operatingreliability. It does not require supply from an external source. It
features climate-proof encapsulated electronics and is maintenance-free,
due to permanent monitoring of the indication thresholds. The signal
evaluation and display electronic system is designed for redundancy. Phase
coincidence is determined via hermetically shielded measuring sockets
which are an integral part of the system. IVIS meets the requirements
according to IEC 61243-5, VDE 0682 part 415, for integrated voltage
High-voltage cable test (1-phase) via test adapters
mounted on the rear indication systems.
IMOS Monitoring and Operating System

The Intelligent Monitoring and Operating System IMOS can be used
optionally for operation and control of medium-voltage switchgear. A central
control unit is provided for operator control.
Mechanical actuation is possible in case of failure of the auxiliary voltage.
The digital protection and measuring relays in the switchgear are retained
as autonomous units. IMOS processes the signals of the conventional
relay outputs emitted from these protection and measuring relays. IMOS
provides a userfriendly and comfortable operating functionality. These
properties help relieve the operators’ workload.
The central screen
■■ comprises a fully graphic colour screen; all operating screens appear in
the form of logical and user-friendly graphs
■■ informs the user about all data of individual sections or about the entire
switchgear
■■ provides ergonomically designed operating functions in professional
design
IMOS Monitoring and Operating System ■■ permits continuous operator guidance

■■ provides information in clear, non-coded text in long form.
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Outgoing feeder earthing

The vacuum circuit-breaker’s high making capacity is used advantageously
for earthing the outgoing and incoming and feeders. The combination of the
three-position switch and the vacuum circuitbreaker permits earthing of the
WS series with actuating processes in analogy to conventional switchgear
with firmly installed switching devices. When the vacuum circuitbreaker is
ready to operate, it is switched ON and OFF automatically during the
actuation “Earth I” or “Earth 0” by a mechanical intertripping circuit. The WS
series does not require separate actuations, e.g. for the process “Prepare
ear thing“ and “Connect vacuum circuitbreaker for earthing“, as well as the
provision/actuation of additional releases or locks. In position ”Earth I”,
opening the vacuum circuit-breaker is prevented by mechanical and
electrical means. An additional earthing feature for work can be utilized
optionally on the cable end via the test sockets at the rear, e.g. if the
System earthing and earthing for work purposes
vacuum circuit-breaker module has been removed.
Busbar earthing
For earthing, a 200 mm wide module with a make-proof earthing switch
actuated on the panel front can be arranged in line with or at the end of the
busbar.
Another possible way of system earthing is provided by the threeposition

switch and vacuum circuit- breaker in bus section coupler and bus coupler
panels with two panel widths.
To perform earthing for work purposes, a 200 mm module element with

plug-and-socket connectors can be provided for the earthing device.
Earthing device
A manually operated earthing device can be installed in the rear cable test
sockets as system earth ing and earthing in the outgoing feeder.
Current transformer in outgoing feeder area

The current transformers are of toroidal-core transformer design and are
mounted on the areas of the cable outgoing feeder with single-pole
enclosure. In the outgoing feeder area of the panel, several transformer
cores per phase can be arranged up to the maximum stacking height
provided. A measuring core of the toroidal-core current transformer kit per
phase permits billing metering using calibratable or calibrated meters,
pursuant to the German provisions for calibrated transformers. Billing
metering can be performed in combination with calibratable/calibrated
voltage transformers in the outgoing feeder block or on the busbar.
Dimensions of toroidal-core current transformers in outgoing feeder area:
Inside diameter 185 mm

Outside diameter 275 mm
Standard design:
Current transformer Stacking height incl.
intermediate layer max. 250 mm
Optional:
Stacking height incl.
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Voltage transformer on busbar

Double busbar
Single busbar ■■ Flange-mounted transformer with isolating device
The busbar voltage transformers are normally designed as
metalenclosed flange-mounted transformers with single-pole insulation.
The transformers are flange-mounted via pluggable inner cone-type
connections and can be replaced without gas-handling. A three-phase
pluggable device with the positions ”transformer ON” and “transformer
earthed” enables disconnection of the medium-voltage components from
the busbar and safe primary earthing of the transformers. If required, the
metalenclosed voltage transformers can be replaced safely with the
busbar energized.
■■ Metal-enclosed voltage transformers without isolating device
Preferably in combination with voltage transformers in line with the
busbar, busbar voltage transformers can be designed as hived off
metal-enclosed transformers. The connection between the busbar
■■ Flange-mounted transformer with isolating device connection module with a width of 200 mm (connection of voltage
transformers only) or 600 mm (busbar voltage transformer combined with
Double busbar busbar transformer terminal) and the transformer is established using
fully insulated cable connector systems via highly flexible trailing cables.
Single busbar Dual-kit voltage transformers incl. dual-kit resistors for the procurement
of the e/n windings, for example, are installed in a switchgear module with
a width of 600 mm.
Voltage transformer in outgoing feeder area

The preferred design comprises metal-enclosed inductive voltage
transformers directly flange-mounted to the outgoing feeder block, with
isolating / earthing device mounted upstream. An externally actuated
isolating device allows for disconnecting the voltage transformers from the
main circuit in case of DC voltage tests on the cable. This isolating device
features two positions “ON” and “Voltage transformer earthed”. In the
earthed position, voltage transformers, for example, can be replaced
■■ Metal-enclosed voltage transformers without safely, as required, while the main circuit remains operative.
isolating device Directly flange-mounted voltage transformers can also be delivered for
billing metering.
Voltage transformer with isolating device Voltage transformer with isolating

in outgoing feeder cable, current device in outgoing feeder cable, with
transformer on outgoing feeder cable primary protection. Current transformer
on outgoing feeder cable
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Current transformer in line with busbar

In line with the busbars, toroidalcore current transformers can be installed
outside of the gas atmosphere on single-phase enclosed tank components.
Dimensions:
In combination with busbar voltage transformers, a calibrated transfer /

billing metering can be realized in line with the busbar of WSA and WSB.
Current transformers in the bus coupler in case of

panel widths up to 1250 A
Dimensions:
Metal-enclosed, single-pole voltage

Technical data
transformers
Max. service voltage kV 12 24 36
Primary voltage
5.0/√3 13.8/√3 25.0/√3
kV
6.0/√3 15.0/√3 25.8/√3
6.6/√3 17.5/√3 30.0/√3
7.2/√3 20.0/√3 33.0/√3
10.0/√3 22.0/√3 34.5/√3
11.0/√3 35.0/√3
V 100/√3 100/√3 100/√3
Secondary voltage
110/√3 110/√3 110/√3
Auxiliary winding for V 100/3 100/3 100/3
earth fault detection 110/3 110/3 110/3
Secondary, thermal A 7 7 7
limit current of
measuring winding (12) (12) (12)
Rated voltage factor
1.9 1.9 1.9
UN/8h
Rated continuing
A 6 6 6
current/8h
Accuracy class 0.2–0.5–1 0.2–0.5–1 0.2–0.5–1
VA 15–50–120 15–50–120 20–50–120
Power
(45–100– (45–100–
(30–100–200)
200) 200)
Standards IEC 60186, DIN VDE 0414
Calibratable/calibrated winding available on special request

( ) on request
Flange-mounted transformer with primary protection in outgoing feeder /
incoming feeder: up to 24 kV available on request
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Technical data of toroidal-current transformer

Service voltage max. 0.8 kV
Rated power frequency withstand voltage 3 kV (winding test)
Rated frequency 50/60Hz
Continuous thermal current 1.0 x In (1.2 x In on request)
Rated thermal short-time current max. 31.5 kA, max. 3 s
Primary rated current 50 to 2500 A
Multiratio properties secondary 200-100 to 2500-1250 A
Secondary rated current 1A (5A on request)
Number of cores max. 3, higher number on request
Core data
Measuring core Protection core
(depending on primary rated current)
Power 2.5 to 10 VA 2.5 to 30 VA
5 to 10 / P10 to
Class / overcurrent factor 0.2 to 1 / M10
P30
Admissible ambient temperature max. 60 °C
Standards IEC 60185, VDE 0414
Calibratable/calibrated model available on special request
Interlocks and switchgear interlocking

Interlock Single busbar
The systematic, continuous mechanical interlock between vacuum circuit-
breaker and threeposition switch and the actuation of the three-position
switch has been designed so as to ensure that the operator can proceed as
normal, in analogy to conventional switchgear with fixed installations. This
means separate, completely interlocked actuations for the switching
procedures ”Establishing isolating distance” and “Earthing”. The procedure
”Earth I” can only be performed with the three-position switch in disconnected
position, the vacuum circuit-breaker OFF and the vacuum circuit-breaker’s
energy storing device precharged. With the three-position switch in earthing
position, the vacuum circuit-breaker is connected positively by a mechanical
intertripping circuit. In “Earth ON”position, the vacuum circuit-breaker is
interlocked against mechanicaland electrical opening.
Vice versa, on de-earthing, the vacuum circuit-breaker is first switched off
positively by mechanical means, and then the conditions for the isolating
distance are established. The interlocks ensure that each switching
operation is always performed completely. This prevents both reversal of
Robust actuating and interlocking block the motion once the switching operation has commenced, as well as
for double busbar WSB removal of the operating crank before the defined end position is reached.
Interlock Double busbar
In case of interlocks with motorized three-position or two-position
disconnector in double busbar switchgear, some of the intra- and inter-
panel interlocking functions are performed by electro-magnetic interlocks
(blocking coils).This also applies for motorized three-position or two-
position disconnectors in single-busbar switch gear.
WSA and WSB fulfil the following internal

interlocking functions of a panel:
No closing of a disconnector with the vacuum circuit-breaker closed or
outgoing feeder earthed.
No opening of a disconnector with the vacuum circuit-breaker closed.
Closing the vacuum circuit-breaker only in the defined end positions of the
disconnector.
No outgoing feeder earthing with the disconnector engaged.
No outgoing feeder earthing with the vacuum circuit-breaker closed. No
outgoing feeder earthing without the vacuum circuit-breaker’s readiness to
operate.
Combined drive and interlocking unit for
double busbar WSB
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Positive mechanical connection of vacuum circuit-breaker on earthing the

outgoing feeder.
Positive mechanical disconnection of vacuum circuit-breaker on dearth ing
the outgoing feeder.
The following has been ensured:

The operating crank for the disconnecting and earthing functions can only
be removed after the defined end positions have been reached. The
vacuum circuit-breaker cannot be actuated with the crank inserted for the
disconnection or earthing procedure.
The vacuum circuit-breaker cannot be switched off with the ”outgoing
feeder earthing ON”.
An operating crank can only be inserted for disconnection or ear thing once
the insertion port has been released via a manual interrogation system.
All interlocks can also be effective with motorized three-position
disconnectors.
In case of single busbar switchgear, all interlocks for manually actuated
switching devices are effected mechanically. In the case of double busbar
switchgear, this is performed mechanically and electro-magnetically
(blocking coils).
Due to its systematic design and accuracy, this

interlocking system fulfils all requirements of
optimum switchgear interlocking.
■■ In the case of exclusively electrically actuated switchgear, the electro-
magnetic interlocks can be dispensed with on request and be replaced, if
necessary, by mechanical locks.
■■ If a switchgear control system is used, all interlocking functions are

performed by microprocessors, so that the electromagnetic interlocks can
be dispensed with in case of electrical actuations.Special interlocking
conditions for mechanical manual emergency actuation are stipulated
depending on the specific project in question.
■■ In the case of double busbar systems with bus couplers, change-over

from one system to the other without interrupting the power supply is
standard, contrary to the above specifications.
Sealed for life

The cladded gas compartments of the WS series are hermetically sealed
pressure systems acc. to IEC 60694 (new IEC 62271-2). Replenishing
insulating gas SF6 during normal operation is not necessary during the
expected useful life.
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Gas compartment monitoring

Several gas-filled cladded compartments are combined for gas
compartment monitoring. The gas compartment connections are pipe
connections with a small crosssection, located outside of the enclosure.
The individual gas compartments are connected by valves which can be
coupled. The valves are designed so as to permit only one of the two states
– coupled or isolated. As long as the valves are disconnected, meaning that
the gas compartment connection is interrupted, each of the gas
compartments in question is closed gas-tight. This enables each cladded
compartment to be uncoupled from the integrated gas compartment e.g.
when removing a vacuum circuit-breaker module or when expanding the
switchgear. The integrated series WS gas compartment technology is
especially positive in case of any gas leakage from the switchgear.
Gas compartment monitoring by Intelligent Gas

Information System IGIS Single busbar WSA
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Gas compartment monitoring by Intelligent Gas Information System IGIS Double busbar WSB
Busbar gas P2
compartment 2
P1
P1
P2
P3
P< bar
Test
IGIS
IGIS
P1
Busbar gas
compartment 1
P3
Gas-tight electrical
bushing
Pressure transmitters
Check valve
Double check valve
Circuit-breaker Gas connector

gas compartments
In the case of integrated gas-filled cladded compartments, the number of

measured variables resulting from the monitoring of each gasfilled functional
compartment is computed to a single measured variable. This considerably
reduces monitoring complexity while increasing reliability. Each of the
integrated gas-filled cladded compartments features a single sensor for
monitoring the gas status. The signals measured by the pressure and
temperature sensors are evaluated in the digital IGIS monitoring system.
If the actual values fall below the programmed pressure values, this is
signalled via two graduated warn ing levels. The pressure value can be
interrogated locally via a display on the IGIS device to which max. three
pressure sensors are connected.
In the case of single busbar WSA’s, the busbar system forms an integrated
gas-filled cladded compartment, as far as monitoring is concerned. All
circuit-breaker compartments form the second integrated gas-filled
cladded compartment.
In the case of double busbar WSB’s, the second busbar system is additionally
monitored via another pressure sensor. A double busbar system with two
busbar sections and bus section couplers each comprises e.g. six integrated
gas compartments.
A design with analog pressure gauges incl. auxiliary contacts for remote
signalling is available optionally.
Pressure relief device
Each gas-filled cladded compartment of a WS switchgear is equipped with a
pressure relief device. The pressure relief is primarily effected upwards and
to the rear.
System for detection of the insulating gas pressure IGIS
IGIS is an intelligent electronic system for recording temperature
compensated insulating gas pressure in gas-insulated medium-voltage
switchgear. It is used for automatic, permanent monitoring of the insulating
gas pressure during operation, and - if necessary - for issuing quick signals
to the switchgear and the control room. IGIS uses a microcontroller which
has proved extremely efficient in industry. Comprehensive self-monitoring
for peripheral and internal components alike and a practice-proven system
IGIS display architecture ensure the reliability of IGIS.
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WS Range of equipment
Basic modules of a Single busbar WSA switchgear
Circuit-breaker panel Circuit-breaker panel Circuit-breaker panel

■■ Circuit-breaker ■■ Circuit-breaker ■■ Circuit-breaker
■■ Disconnecting / earthing switch ■■ Disconnecting / earthing switch ■■ Disconnecting / earthing switch
■■ Toroidal-core current transformer ■■ Toroidal-core current transformer ■■ Toroidal-core current transformer
■■ Single cable connection ■■ Multi-cable connection ■■ Multi-cable connection
■■ Disconnectable, flangemounted ■■ Disconnectable, flangemounted
voltage transformers voltage transformers with primary fuse
protection (on request in case of 36 kV)
Circuit-breaker panel Bus section coupler Bus sectionalizer

■■ Circuit-breaker ■■ Circuit-breaker with disconnector in line with busbar.
■■ Disconnecting / earthing switch ■■ Disconnecting / earthing switch
■■ Toroidal-core current transformer ■■ Toroidal-core current transformer
■■ Single cable connection ■■ Lower busbar tie connection in
■■ Disconnectable, flangemounted gas-filled cladded compartment
voltage transformers on the busbar
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WS Range of equipment (contd.)
Basic modules of a single busbar WSA switchgear
End panel End panel Busbar metering panel

Cable and/or fully insulated Cable and/or fully insulated with current transformers in line
conductor bar terminal downwards conductor bar terminal upwards with busbar
for max. 1x inner cone-type for max. 1x inner cone-type
bushing size 2 and 1x size 3 or 1x3 bushing size 2 and 1x size 3 or 1x3
fully insulated conductor bar as well fully insulated conductor bar as
as 1x inner cone-type bushing size well as 1x inner cone-type bushing
2(e.g. for voltage transformers size 2 (e.g. for voltage
connected via cable) transformers connected via cable)
1 2
Busbar metering panel Busbar earthing 1 Cable connection and earthing for
with current transformers in line with earthing switch in line with work purposes on the busbar, e.g.
with busbar - metal-enclosed busbar for metal-enclosed busbar voltage
voltage transformers in outgoing transformer or cable connections.
feeder area, connected via cable Inner cone size 1 or 2
2 Fully insulated conductor bar

terminal forward, to busbar ends
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Basic modules of a Double busbar wsb switchgear
Circuit-breaker panel Circuit-breaker panel Circuit-breaker panel

■■ Circuit-breaker ■■ Circuit-breaker ■■ Circuit-breaker
■■ Disconnecting / earthing switch ■■ Disconnecting / earthing switch ■■ Disconnecting / earthing switch
■■ Toroidal-core current transformer ■■ Toroidal-core current transformer ■■ Toroidal-core current transformer
■■ Single cable connection ■■ Multi-cable connection ■■ Multi-cable connection
■■ Disconnectable, flangemounted ■■ Disconnectable, flangemounted voltage
voltage transformers transformers with primary fuse protection
(on request in case of 36 kV)
Bus coupler Bus section coupler in single Circuit-breaker panel

■■ Circuit-breaker panel width, with ■■ Circuit-breaker
■■ Disconnecting / earthing switch ■■ Circuit-breaker ■■ Disconnecting / earthing switch
■■ Toroidal-core current transformer ■■ Disconnecting / earthing switch ■■ Toroidal-core current transformer
■■ Lower busbar tie connection in ■■ Toroidal-core current transformer ■■ Single cable connection
gas-filled cladded compartment ■■ up to max. 1250 A ■■ Disconnectable, flangemounted voltage
transformers on the busbar
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Basic modules of a Double busbar WSB switchgear
Bus sectionalizer End panel Busbar metering panel

with disconnector in line with Cable and/or fully insulated conductor with current transformers in line
busbar bar terminal upwards for max. 1x inner with busbar
cone-type bushing size 2 and 1x size 3
or 1x3 fully insulated conductor bar as
well as 1x inner cone-type bushing size
2 (e.g. for voltage transformers
connected via cable)
1 2
Busbar metering panel Busbar earthing 1 Cable connection and earthing

with current transformers in with earthing switch in line with for work purposes of busbar, e.g.
line with busbar busbar for metal-enclosed busbar voltage
transformer or cable connections.
■■ metal-enclosed voltage
Inner cone size 1 or 2
transformers in outgoing
feeder area, connected via
2 Fully insulated conductor bar
cable
terminal forward, to busbar ends
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Weight of panels
Single Busbar ESS
Busbar/ Busbar/ Busbar/
Outgoing feeder Outgoing feeder Outgoing feeder
Nominal current A 1250/1250 2500/1250 2500/2500
Weight approx. kg approx. kg approx. kg
Circuit-breaker panel 630 710 880
Single cable connection
Isolating / earthing switch
To roidal-core current transformer
Cir cuit-breaker
Bus section coupler in 2 module widths CB 540 690
lower busbar transition Riser 500 650
Bus sectionalizer with disconnector in the 450 600
busbar run
End panel 280 310 310
for cable or fully insulated connection to busbar
(top or bottom)
Busbar metering panel 260 290 290
with curr ent transformer in the busbar run (wit -
hout metal-enclosed voltage transformers) con -
nected via cables in the outgoing feeder area
Busbar metering 200 200 200
with current transformer along with busbar
Multi-cable connection 110 110 110
Disconnecting device for 110 110 110

voltage transformer in the outgoing feeder block
Busbar earthing 130 150 150
with earthing switch in the busbar run
Low-voltage cabinet without extension 35 35 35
with extension 80 to 150 80 to 150 80 to 150
Double busbar DSS

Circuit-breaker panel 710 740 950
Single cable connection
Isolating / earthing switch
To roidal-core current transformer
Cir cuit-breaker
Bus coupler in 1 panel width 850 950
Bus coupler in 2 panel width CB 590 740
Riser 670 820
Bus section coupler of lower busbar CB 590 740
in 2 panel widths Riser 550 700
Bus section coupler of upper busbar CB 790 940
in 2 panel widths Riser 750 900
Busbar metering panel 460 490 490
with curr ent transformer in the busbar run (wit-
hout metal-enclosed voltage transformers) con -
nected via cables in the outgoing feeder area
voltage transformer in the outgoing feeder block
Multi-cable connection 110 110 110
Busbar metering 400 400 400

with curr ent transformer along with busbar
cable or fully insulated connection to busbar (top / 60 80 80
bottom)
Busbar earthing 260 300 300
with earthing switch in the busbar run
Low-voltage cabinet without extension 35 35 35
with extension 80/180 80/180 80/180
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WS Cable connections
Inner cone-type system for cable

Inner cone-type system
high-voltage test The medium-voltage cables are connected to the WS panels via the inner
cone-type plug-in terminations. The WS switchgear comprises inner
cone-type appliance couplers as per EN 50181
■■ terminal type 1 /size 1:630 A,
■■ terminal type 4 /size 4:2500 A.
The specifications of the plug-in terminations’ manufacturers regard ing

selection and assembly of the plug-in terminations must be adhered to. This
does not only apply to the selection of size, but also for all electrical rated
data, coordinated to match the WS switchgear’s data.
It is essential that all appliance couplers in WS panels which are not assigned
plug-in terminations correctly using tension springs and fully shrouded
insulating terminals/ dummy plugs.
Sizes 1 to 3 inner cone-type cable plug-in terminations for attachment to the
Cable test sockets Design as inner or outer WS do not require any capacitive coupling. The coupling electrode for the
capacitive voltage detection system is an integral partof the appliance
cone-type system
couplers installed in the switchgear panel.
Inner cone-type system for cable test sockets

The cable high-voltage test can be performed via inner cone-type appliance
couplers on the rear side of the panel (optional design). Design as per EN
50181, terminal type 1/size 1. Also optionally available: terminal type 2/size 2.
Number of appliance
couplers per phase
12 kV , 24 kV , 36 kV Size 1 Size 2 Size 3
WSA and WSB 630 A 800 A 1250 A
without flange-mounted 1
voltage transformers 1
1
2
2
2
3
3
3
4
4
4
WSA shown) 5
with flange-mounted voltage transformers 1

including isolating device 1
1
2
2
2
3
3
3
4
4
WSA shown) 4
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WS Cable connections (contd.)
Inner cone-type system Size 4 in outgoing feeder

For single-conductor cables with very high cross sections up to 1000 mm2
the following variants of the cable connection tank are available:
Number of appliance
couplers per phase
Size 4
2500 A
1
without flange-mounted outgoing voltage transformers
–
with flange-mounted outgoing voltage transformer 1 (on request)
2
Inner cone-type system Size 1, 2 and 3 on the busbar

Number of appliance
couplers per phase
12 kV, 24 kV, 36 kV Size 1 Size 2 Size 3
630 A 800 A 1250 A
■ 200 mm disk for WSA and WSB 1

end lead routed forward
(WSB shown)
■ 600 mm wide busbar tank 1

for WSA and WSB
Cable end leads: no
at the bottom: lower BB system 1
at the top: upper BB system
1 + 1
1+1
(WSB shown)
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WS Cable connections (contd.)
Outer cone-type couplers 630 A in outgoing feeder

Standardized cable terminals as per EN 50181, connection type C, 630 A
are used in the 630 A outgoing feeder panels, e.g. to connect belted cables
up to 12 kV.
Number of appliance couplers
630 A per phase
12 kV Outer cone with inside thread
WSA and WSB M 16x2 as per EN 50181
1
without flange-mounted voltage transformers 2
including adapter for conventional cable lug
3
terminal; not fully shrouded, insulated
connection of belted cables 4
–
Cable connection adapter Raychem RCAB 10 kV in conjunction with Raychem
cable end box systems IXSU-F, TFTI-31. . , UHGK/EPKT and transition end box
from paper-insulated belted cable to flexible EPR-conductors: SMOE
The rear cable test sockets can also be designed as outer cone-type system as
per EN 50181, terminal type C, 630 A.
Cable connections on busbars with outer cone-type system available on request.
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WS Special models
The following are a selection of examples which take the specificities of the
WS models for application in various areas of the world or for special models
into account.
Please contact our company to request models available for specific

applications.
■■ Vibration-resistant design for application on open-cast equipment in

mining applications.
■■ Specific locking devices using locks such as so-called pad locking.
■■ Top entry model: The outgoing feeder cables of the WS panels are routed
to the top through a modified cable terminal.
■■ Cable end leads to the rear: for WS application in container stations,

cable end leads to the rear (instead of downwards) are often preferable.
■■ Gas-insulated busbar connection to busbar outgoing feeder for

connection of GASLINK.
■■ Second digital user interface arranged in front of the mechanical control

panel: Today, the new switchgear protection and control devices are very
frequently designed with a separate control and display panel. WS models
with digital display – arranged in front of the mechanical control panel – are
available on request.
Visible isolating distance of the busbar earthing
contacts ■■ WS model for Canada, USA, Australia etc. using the so-called Pipe
Window: An inspection glass enables the earthed and disconnected
position of the three-position disconnector in the busbar compartment to be
seen from the outside.
■■ For application in the Russian Federation: design and certification

according to GOST R standard.
■■ Approval by the Electricity Association (EA) for application of the WS in

the electrical power supply networks of the United Kingdom (VK) and for
stationary use in railway power supply.
■■ Certifications and approvals of a great variety of power supply companies

worldwide with their own requirements which exceed IEC standards. This is
based on a specific, separate approval procedure of the power supply
companies for the WS series.
WS E 37
WS Ecological considerations
The WS switchgear satisfies to a high degree the ecological requirements

Average material distribution in in view of environmental protection thanks to
gas-insulated switchgear
■■ optimization of material and energy consumption during manufacture
Materials Wt. %
Steel 7 ■■ compliance with all ecological requirements during its service life
Copper 6.5
Metals ■■ the use of recyclable materials for efficient disposal at the end of its
Aluminium,
2 service life.
brass
Our design directives regarding environmentally compatible designspecify
Thermosetting the use of materials which are easily recyclable and can be disassembled.
Plastics 7
plastics
The metals which form approx. 90% of the switchgear are easily recyclable.
These are 100 % recycled as homogenous materials after the end of their
Thermoplastics 2 service life.
Elastomers 0.5
Electronics Plastics 0.5 Plastics can also be recycled. The thermosetting – i.e. non-melting –
Metals 1 plastics can be comminuted and reused as fillers in other plastic
Insulating gas Sulphur hexafluoride 0.5 components; the melting thermoplastic materials can be recycled as
homogenous materials. This means that the material is preserved, melted
and used for the construction of new durable parts. To ensure efficient and
environmentally compatible disassembly and assignment of materials by
the responsible disposal experts, the plastic components have been
identified accordingly. Moreover, material and utilization data sheetsare
available to provide the customer with an overview of the materials used,
and the disposal company with important informationregarding the
recycling process. Thus, the materials used for our products can be reused
100 %.
This contributes essentially to saving primary energy and material

resources.
All materials were selected and developed so that e.g. switchgear affected
negatively in case of fires in buildings only affect the fire load to a minimum
extent (heat development, pollutants in the emissions).
Another important ecological aspect is the longevity of our products (min.

30 to 40 years), which is an extremely long service life compared to other
capital goods. The switchgear units have been designed, moreover, so as
to require little maintenance which would cost energy and material, and so
as to enable straightforward replacement of part components, e.g. if new
controllers have been developed on the market (upgrading).
In our gas-insulated WS switchgear unit, the major part of the switchgear

panel has been sealed hermetically in an insulating inert gas (sulphur
hexafluoride SF6 which is neither reactive nor toxic). Thus, all
environmental influences reducing the service life are shut out. The
particular characteristics of the insulating gas also enable the overall size
to be decreased by approx. 50 % versus switchgear designed without
insulating gas with comparable technical properties. This again saves a lot
of material and energy required for material production. The portion of
insulating gas used for WS switchgear amounts to approx. 0.5 percent by
weight. Once the switchgear’s service life has elapsed, the gas is extracted
completely via the disposal valve provided serially in each gas-filled,
cladded compartment, and then recycled. To this effect, the gas suppliers
have developed an efficient recycling concept.
During normal operation, the gas need not be replenished during the entire
service life of the switchgear. The switchgear is a hermetically sealed
pressure system acc. to IEC 60694 (IEC 62271-1).
38 WS E
WS Design data
Basic dimensions and flooring ducts
Space required by a WSA

Minimum clearances
Minimum opening for
placing the components:
≥1100
1250 x 3000 mm
≥ 3100
≥ 3100
2300
2300
Attention to cable radius
800
800
Smaller dimensions
≥500 ≥500 ≥500 available on request
≥500
≥500
>1100 ≥1100
Front Front
≥500
≥500
Flooring ducts for cable connection/busbar connection

T (panel depth)
435 420
50
265
50
95
T Panel design
410
HS
600
1242 up to 1250 A outgoing rated current

500
NS
1254 with heat sink at busbar
1434 with fan attachment
with disconnectable voltage
1371
transformers in outgoing feeder
95

1587
transformers on busbar
50
dimensions in mm
HV: area for high-voltage cable entry or fully insulated bar end lead
LV: area for low-voltage cable entry
WS E 39
WS Design data
Basic dimensions and flooring ducts (contd.)
Space required by a WSB

Minimum clearances
Minimum opening
≥1100 for placing the
components:
1250 x 3000 mm
≥ 3300
≥ 3300
2798
2798
800
800
Smaller dimensions
≥500 ≥500 ≥500
≥500
≥500
available on request
>1100 ≥1100
Front
Front
≥500
≥500
Flooring ducts for cable connection/busbar connection

T (panel depth)
435 420
50
265
50
95
T Panel design
1242 up to 1250 A outgoing rated current
410
HS
600
500
NS 1254 with heat sink at busbar

1434 with fan attachment
1371
transformers in outgoing feeder
95
1587
transformers on busbar
50
dimensions in mm
HV: area for high-voltage cable entry or fully insulated bar end leads
40 WS E
WS Design data
Space required by a WSA

Minimum clearances
Minimum opening
components:
1250 x 3000 mm
≥ 3100
≥ 3100
2300
2300

800
800
Smaller dimensions
≥500 ≥500 ≥500 available on request
≥500
≥500
>1100 ≥1100
Front
Front
≥500
≥500
Flooring ducts
1318
70
435 420
50
300 265
50
95
410
HS HS
600
500
NS Cable connection/bar connection

4 x size 3
5 x size 2
3 x size 3 with disconnectable sleeve size 2
95

50
dimensions in mm
WS E 41
WS Design data

Minimum clearances
Minimum opening
components:
1250 x 3000 mm
≥ 3300
≥ 3300
2798
2798
Attention to
cable radius
800
800
Smaller dimensions
≥500 ≥500 ≥500
≥500
≥500
>1100 ≥1100
available on request
Front
Front
≥500
≥500
Flooring ducts
1318
70
435 420
50
300 265
50
95
410
HS HS
600
500
NS
Cable connection/bar connection
4 x size 3
5 x size 2
95

50

LV: area for low-voltage cable entry dimensions in mm
42 WS E
WS Design data
3250
2470
2000
4854
4364
L3 L1
L2 L2
L1 L3
WS E 43
WS Shipping instructions
Transport of the Switchgear unit

When transporting the switchgear unit, it must be ensured that the transport
units do not slip or tilt (if necessary, nail transport pallet down to the loading
surface). Reuse the original packaging to store parts which have been
unpacked for inspection.
Packaging the switchgear

■■ If packed for truck transport, the switchgear unit is delivered on a pallet
with PE protective film.
■■ For sea-worthy transport, the units are packed in sealed aluminium film
with desiccant and in a closed case with tightly closed wooden base.
■■ In case of air transport, the switchgear unit is packaged in a wooden

crate with closed wooden base and with a blister IPE film as dust protection
or in wooden crates, also with closed wooden base.
Transport to the site of installation

For storage, the operating conditions admissible for switchgear operation
must exist.
Avoid condensation.
During transport to the site of installation, it must be taken into account that
the main weight is located in the top area of the switchgear – “top-heavy”.
Transport using a forklift truck: Only transport the switchgear on a pallet.

Attention – “top-heavy“!
Transport without pallet:

The crane mounting harness must be hooked into the jack rings of the
switchgear.
44 WS E
Appendices Notes
WS E 45
Appendices Notes
46 WS E
Appendices Notes
WS E 47
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Medium Voltage Distribution

WS switchgear units with A switchgear concept of high economic

■■ Central electronic gas monitoring device, temperature-compensated

Straightforward operation due to a

The WS is characterized by the following operating

Front view of a double busbar switchgear WSB with operator

WSA switchgear units are

Environmental and operating conditions

Degrees of protection against accidental

Type designation Explanation

Type designation: WSA 6/12-2/623

WSA/WSB with vacuum circuit-breaker and disconnector, 12 KV

Rated power frequency withstand voltage

Percentage value of the DC component

Rated short-circuit breaking current

Rated short-time current

O-3 min-CO-3 min-CO

O-0.3 s-CO-3 min-CO

O-0.3 s-CO-15 s-CO

WSA/B 6/12-2/623 600 0.03 ≤1250

WSA/B 8/12-2/623 600 0.075 25002)

* higher categories or values available on

cap. switching capacity Number of operating Operating

switch with motor-actuated drive mechanism,

with rated short-circuit breaking current

Opening time without AV (160 W)

Charging time for circuit-breaker

Opening time with AV (25 W)

Rated making current

Closing time (160 W)

Arc duration (max.)

with 160 W release

electrical class of the outgoing earthing switch: E2

WSA/WSB with vacuum circuit-breaker and disconnector, 17.5 KV

Rated power frequency withstand voltage

Percentage value of the DC component

Rated short-circuit breaking current

Rated short-time current

O-3 min-CO-3 min-CO

O-0.3 s-CO-3 min-CO

O-0.3 s-CO-15 s-CO

WSA/B 6/17-2/623 600 0.03 ≤1250

* higher categories or values available on request

cap. switching capacity Number of operating Operating

switch with motor-actuated drive mechanism,

with rated short-circuit breaking current

Opening time without AV (160 W)

Charging time for circuit-breaker

Opening time with AV (25 W)

Rated making current

Closing time (160 W)

Arc duration (max.)

with 160 W release

electrical class of the outgoing earthing switch: E2

WSA/WSB with vacuum circuit-breaker and disconnector, 24 KV

Rated insulation Rated operating

Rated power frequency withstand voltage

Percentage value of the DC component

Rated short-circuit breaking current