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Assembly - Operation - Maintenance
Technical Manual
Medium Voltage Distribution
PIX
Edition 01/2013
Air-insulated switchgear series PIX
No. VDRF06000-01Villlage : Kotambi, Post : Jarod,
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Contents
Remarks on this
manual????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? 5
Purpose and target
group ......................................................................... 5
Reference
documents .........................................................................
...... 5
Terms and symbols
used .......................................................................... 6
Abbreviations
used...............................................................................
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Any questions or
suggestions? ................................................................. 6
1 Safety
provisions ????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????
??? 7
2 Design and
description ????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? 8
2.1 Panel
design.............................................................................
........ 8
2.2 Panel
variants...........................................................................
...... 9
2.2.1 Branch-circuit panels with switching devices.............................
2.2.2 Metering panel / bus
riser...........................................................
2.2.3 Panels for bus section
coupler ...................................................
2.3 Dimensions and
weights ................................................................
2.4 Applied
standards..........................................................................
.
2.5 Environmental and operating conditions........................................
2.6 Ratings of the PIX series ................................................
2.7
Nameplate .........................................................................
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2.8 Technical data of electrical control and operating devices.............
2.9 Intended
use................................................................................
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2.10 Disposal after the end of service
life..............................................
3 Packaging, transport,
storage ????????????????????????????????????????????????????
3.1 Shipping
units..............................................................................
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3.2
Transport .........................................................................
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3.3
Warehousing .......................................................................
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4 Access to the main circuit compartments?????????????????????????????????
4.1 Safety provisions and important information..................................
4.2 Access to the circuit-breaker compartment....................................
4.2.1 Opening and closing the front
door ...........................................
4.2.2 Removing and connecting the truck low-voltage connector......
4.2.3 Removing the truck from the panel ...........................................
4.2.4 Inserting the truck into the
panel ...............................................
4.3 Access to cable connection compartment .....................................
4.3.1 Removing cable compartment cover.........................................
4.4 Access to the busbar
compartment ...............................................
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Assembly ??????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????
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5.1 Safety
provisions.........................................................................
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5.2 Important instructions for
assembly ...............................................
5.3 Requirements regarding the switchgear room ...............................
5.4 Transport of the panels and trucks at the construction site ...........
5.5 Aligning and fastening
panels ........................................................
5.6 Screw-fastening the panels to one another ...................................
5.7 Busbar
assembly...........................................................................
.
5.7.1 Access to the busbar compartment...........................................
5.7.2 Busbar
assembly .......................................................................
5.8 Assembly of the earth
bus .............................................................
5.9 Mounting the
deflectors..................................................................
6 High-voltage
connection ?????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????
6.1 Overview of cable connection
variants ..........................................
6.2 Mounting the high-voltage
cables ..................................................
7 Low-voltage
terminal ??????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????
7.1 Connection of the ring circuits in the low-voltage cabinet..............
7.2 Placing external cables in the switchgear panel ............................
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9.8.3
9.8.2
9.8.1
9.8
9.7.2
9.7.1
9.7
9.6.5
9.6.4
9.6.3
9.6.2
9.6.1
9.6
9.5
9.4.2 Interlock with padlock
9.4.1 Internal mechanical interlocks in the panel
9.4
9.3
9.2
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Commissioning ?????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????
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8.1 Final
steps..............................................................................
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8.2 Checking switching functions and interlocks..................................
8.3 Power frequency test of busbar (optional) .....................................
Operation ?????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????
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Operating interface of the
panel.....................................................
Truck for PIX Panels .......................................................
Operation
accessories....................................................................
Interlocks ........................................................................
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Operating
specifications.................................................................
Operating the circuit-
breaker..........................................................
Operator
interface......................................................................
Charging the circuit-breaker�s energy storing device ................
Switching the circuit-breaker manually......................................
Switching the circuit-breaker electrically....................................
Position indicators on circuit-breaker and possible operating
sequences..........................................................................
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Move truck into operating/disconnected position ...........................
Racking-in the truck from disconnected into service position ...
Racking-out the truck from service into disconnected position .......
Standard switching
operations .......................................................
Operating the outgoing feeder cable .........................................
Earthing the outgoing feeder cable............................................
Coupling busbar sections using the bus section coupler ..........
Maintenance
Safety
provisions.........................................................................
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Maintenance and servicing specifications......................................
10.3
Cleaning ..........................................................................
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10.4 Avoiding
condensation ...................................................................
10.5 Corrosion
protection.......................................................................
10.6 Replacement of components and panels.......................................
10.7 Lubrication
instructions...................................................................
10.8 Replace fuses for voltage
transformers .........................................
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Annex ?????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????
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11.1 Auxiliary
products...........................................................................
11.2 How to treat the contact
surfaces ..................................................
11.3 Specifications for screw
connections .............................................
11.4 Required tools (not included in the scope of supplies)..................
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Contents (contd.)
10.3
10.2
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9.9 Earthing the busbar 45PIX
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Remarks on this manual
As our products are subject to continuous further development, we reserve
the right to make changes regarding standards, illustrations and technical
data.
All dimensions specified in this manual are in millimeters.
Purpose and target group
This Technical Manual describes installation, operation and maintenance
of air-insulated medium-voltage switchgear units of the series PIX.
It is exclusively intended for use by the manufacturer�s staff or by
persons certified for the PIX series (training certificate).
The work described in this manual may only be performed by specialist
electricians with proven experience regarding
� the PIX series (training certificate)
� all relevant safety provisions.
This Technical Manual is an integral part of the product and must be stored
such that it is at all times readily accessible for and can be used by persons
who are to work on the switchgear. If the switchgear is relocated to another
site, this Technical Manual must be passed on to the new operators along
with the unit.
This Technical Manual cannot describe every imaginable individual case or
every customer-specific version of the product. For information which is not
included in this manual, please contact the manufacturer.
This Technical Manual does not include information regarding the safety of
buildings in case of internal faults (pressure load of the switchgear room
and necessary pressure relief ports). Pressure calculations for switchgear
rooms incl. recommendations regarding pressure relief ports can be
provided on request against a fee. For further details, please contact the
manufacturer.
Reference documents
The following additional documents must be complied with:
� Purchase agreement containing the stipulations on the specific
equipment
� of the switchgear and the legal details
� the switchgear-specific circuit diagrams / documentation
� the operating manuals of the low-voltage devices installed in the
switchgear (e.g. voltage presence indicating systems, devices in low
voltage cabinet)
� the assembly drawings supplied with the switchgear
� the Operating Instructions of the trucks used:
? Circuit-breaker HVX
? Withdrawable VT Trolley
� the Assembly Instructions of the manufacturer of the cable connection
systems to be connected to the switchgear
? Disconnector truck UTX
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Terms and symbols used
This manual uses certain terms and symbols. They warn about dangers or
provide important information which must be complied with in order to
avoid danger to persons and damage to equipment:
�Danger!�
This danger symbol warns about dangerous electrical
voltage? Contact with voltage may result in fatal injury!
�Warning!�
This danger symbol warns about the risk of injury?
Please comply with all the provisions identified by this
symbol in order to avoid death or serious injury?
�Warning!�
This danger symbol warns about the risk of falling?
�Important:�
This instruction symbol is used for information which is important
to avoid material damage.
Abbreviations used
�PIX�: Switchgear PIX for rated voltage
Ur = 12 kV
�Truck� withdrawable part
Any questions or suggestions?
Do you have any questions or suggestions regarding this manual, or do
you require further information?
We always strive to provide you with the best-possible information for
optimum, safe use of our products. Thus, do not hesitate to contact us if
you have any recommendations, amendments or proposals for
improvement.
Remarks on this manual (contd.)
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1 Safety provisions
The work described in this manual may only be performed by specialist
electricians who have proved their experience with the PIX series and the
applicable safety provisions.
Please read the whole manual carefully before working on the switchgear.
Applicable standards and regulations:
Metal-enclosed AC switchgear for rated voltages > 1 kV up to including 52
kV: IEC 62271-200
� The locally applicable accident prevention, operating and work
instructions must be complied with.
� Assembly and maintenance: IEC 61936-1/HD 637 S11
� Operation of electrical equipment: EN 50110-11
1 The national standards applicable in the country where the equipment is
to be installed must be complied with.
Before performing work on the panel, it is essential that you comply with the
following instructions:
Danger!
Risk of fatalities due to high voltage? Isolation from
high voltage and earthing must always be ensured
before performing assembly or maintenance work?
Warning!
After the removal of covers from a switchgear unit,
operator safety regarding internal arcs may be
reduced unless the switchgear is isolated from the
power supply? Optimum operator safety is only
ensured if the switchgear is completely isolated from
the power supply and earthed during assembly or
maintenance work?
Danger!
Risk of fatalities due to supply voltage? Isolation from
supply voltage before must always be ensured before
performing assembly or maintenance work?
Warning!
Risk of injury due to movable parts in mechanical
drives?
For maintenance work,
- isolate from supply voltage
- release the circuit-breaker�s energy storing device
by switching it OFF-ON-OFF
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Behaviour in case of incidents or accidents
For the case of an internal fault, the PIX switchgear features pressure relief
ports which prevent the panels and the switchgear unit from bursting.
In case of fire or of internal faults, toxic and caustic decomposition products
may be produced. Comply with the locally applicable accident and safety
provisions.
In case of personal injury, take first-aid measures or cause them to be
taken.
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2 Design and description
2?1 Panel design
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Fig. 1
PIX with circuit-breaker truck HVX
1 Low-voltage cabinet with control device
2 Circuit-breaker truck HVX
3 Front door
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Cable compartment cover
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Cable compartment
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Cable connections
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Current transformers
Shutter 12
Busbar compartment
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Spout
Breaker compartment
Earthing busbar
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2 Design and description (contd.)
2?2 Panel variants
The illustrations show the panel types with their respective basic equipment
without pressure relief duct or deflectors. Customized models or add-onm
elements are described in the switchgear-specific documentation.
2?2?1 Branch-circuit panels with switching devices
Branch-circuit panel
� Circuit-breaker truck HVX
� optional voltage transformers
Single Line
2?2?2 Metering panel
Metering panel
� Withdrable VT Trolley
Single Line
2?2?3 Panels for bus section coupler and riser
Bus section coupler panel
� Circuit-breaker truck HVX
� current transformers
Single Line
Bus riser
� Withdrawable VT Trolley
Single Line
Bus riser
Single Line
Bus section coupler panel
VDRF06000-01PIX 2 Design and description (contd.)
2?3 Dimensions and weights
For the precise panel dimensions, please refer to the switchgear-specific
documentation. These depend on:
� the rated voltage
� the rated normal current
� the rated short-time current and
� additional equipment.
Depth and height of panel1
Panel depth c [mm]
1850 Standard
Panel height b [mm] 2300 Standard (low voltage cabinet = 730)
Fig. 4
Dimensions of PIX panels
a Panel width = 600 / 800 mm
b Panel height = 2300 mm
c Panel depth = 1850 / 2350 mm
Panel type Rated current2
[A]
Panel width a1
[mm]
Weight3
approx? [kg]
� Feeder panel
with HVX
circuit-breaker
� Bus section
coupler with HVX
circuit-breaker
= 1250 600 800
2000 800 1200
� Bus riser panel
� Feeder panel
with disconnector
truck UTX (also
for bus section
coupler)
Busbar metering
panel - 600 800
1 see Fig. 4
2 The rated current refers to the feeder circuit.
3 Incl. low-voltage cabinet with average extent of equipment mounted.
3x voltage transformer (optional): + approx. 120 kg
� Voltage transformer - optional
a
b
c
2350 Extended with Line VT
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2?4 Applied standards
Switchgear units of the PIX series are
� metal-enclosed; loss of service continuity category acc. to
IEC 62271-200: LSC 2B-PM
� type-tested
� tested for internal faults (qualification IAC AFLR)
� dimensioned for indoor installation
PIX switchgear units meet the following
standards and regulations:
Designation IEC standard EN standard
Switchgear IEC 62271-200
IEC 62271-1
EN 62271-200
EN 62271-1
Internal arc classification (IAC) IEC 62271-200 EN 62271-200
Circuit-breaker IEC 62271-100 EN 62271-100
Current transformers IEC 60441-1 EN 60041-1
Voltage transformers IEC 60442-2 EN 60041-2
Voltage Detecting Systems IEC 61243-5
IEC 61958
EN 61243-5
IEC 61958
Protection against accidental
contact, foreign bodies
IEC 60529 IEC 60529
Degree of protection against accidental contact and
foreign objects
Degrees of protection against accidental contact and
foreign objects according to IEC 62271-200 and IEC 60529
Degree of protection of switchgear enclosure IP4X
Degree of protection of the accessible claddings in
the panel
IP2X
2?5 Environmental and operating
conditions
PIX is an indoor switchgear and may only be operated under
normal conditions in acc. with IEC 62271-1.
Operation under conditions deviating from these is only admissible subject
to consultation with and written approval from the manufacturer.
Ambient conditions in accordance with IEC 62271-1
Temperature class �Minus 5 indoors�1
Min./max. ambient temperature �C �5/+40
Average value over 24 hours �C = 35
Average rel. humidity: 24 hour/1 month % = 95/= 90
Installation altitude above sea-level m = 10001
1 other values available on request
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2?6 Ratings of the PIX series
Switchgear panel [kV] 12
Rated voltage Ur [kV] 12
Rated lightning impulse
withstand voltage U
p
[kV] 75
Rated
normal
current I
r
Busbar [A]
= 2000
Feeder panel [A]
Rated peak withstand
current I
p
1 [kA] = 66
Rated short-time current Ik1 [kA] 26.3 (3s)
Rated frequency fr [Hz] 50
1 The short-circuit capability of the current transformers must be considered
separately
The applicable panel-specific technical data are indicated on the
nameplate
(see Nameplate) and in the switchgear-specific documentation.
The technical data of the switching device (HVX, UTX) are indicated on the
nameplate and in the operating manual of the device concerned.
2?7 Nameplate
The type designation of the switchgear panels on the nameplate Fig. 6
specifies essential technical data. When submitting enquiries to the
manufacturer or ordering spare parts, the following information is required:
� Type designation
� Serial number
� Year of construction
Fig. 6
Nameplate on panel front
1 Type designation
2 Serial number
3 Technical data
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2?8 Technical data of electrical control and
operating devices
The switchgear panels have been designed on principle so as to permit
manual operation.
The drive mechanisms of the individual switching devices can be equipped,
depending on the specific customer�s model, with additional electrical
control and operating devices. These are defined in the switchgear-specific
circuit diagram (see switchgear documentation).
� Auxiliary switches are always actuated directly by the truck or by the
switch shaft via an intermediate linkage. Their position always corresponds
to that of the main contacts. The switching functions have been set in the
factory according to the circuit diagram.
� Micro switches are used depending on the customized panel models.
Overview of rated supply voltages
Overview of rated supply voltages
Direct voltage DC [V] 24 110 220
Alternating voltage AC [V] (110)/120 (220)/230
Trucks
Electrical control and operating devices of trucks are described in the
appropriate
Technical Manuals (see �Reference documents� on page 4).
� Circuit breaker HVX
� Disconnector truck UTX
2?9 Intended use
Air-insulated medium-voltage switchgear units of the PIX series
are designed exclusively for switching and distributing electrical power.
They may only be used in the scope of the specified standards and the
switchgear specific technical data. Any other utilization constitutes
improper use and may result in dangers and damage.
Disclaimer of liability
The manufacturer shall not be held responsible for damage which occurs if
� instructions in this Technical Manual are not complied with;
� the switchgear is not operated according to its intended use (see above);
� the switchgear is assembled, connected or operated improperly;
� accessories or spare parts are used which have not been approved by
the manufacturer;
� the switchgear is converted without the manufacturer�s approval, or if
inadmissible parts are added.
No liability is accepted for parts provided by customers, e.g. current
transformers.
2?10 Disposal after the end of service life
A material and recycling data sheet can be provided on request for the
disposal of switchgear units of the PIX series at the end of their
service life.
Disposal is performed as a service by the manufacturer�s Service Center
and is subject to a fee.
VDRF06000-01 13PIX 3 Packaging, transport,
storage
3?1 Shipping units
� The conditions and types of transport have been stipulated in the
contract details. The type of packaging depends on the type of transport
and the storage conditions.
� The panels are delivered individually and are fastened on pallets.
� The trucks are delivered within the panels. They are in �disconnected�
position.
� The standard accessories are included.
� The panels are delivered in upright position.
Important:
The weight of the entire transport unit is indicated on the packaging.
Packaging
� If packed exclusively for land-based transport, the panels are delivered
on a pallet with PE protective film (Fig. 7).
� For sea transport, the units are packed in sealed plastic bag with
desiccant and in a closed wooden case with tightly closed wooden base
(also for container transport, Fig. 8).
� In case of air transport, the panels are packaged in wooden crates with a
protective PE film hood (dust protection) or in wooden crates, also with
closed wooden bases, however without protective hoods (dust protection,
Fig. 8).
Fig. 7
Packed in PE protective film on
a pallet
Fig. 8
Packed in a wooden case
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3?2 Transport
Warning!
Danger due to load tipping over?
Transport units must be secured sufficiently during
transport to prevent slipping and tipping over?
Transport using a forklift truck
The panel may only be transported on a pallet. The entire length of the
forks must be placed under the transport unit (Fig. 10).
Delivery
� Handle shipping units carefully when unloading and unpacking them.
� Shipping units must be checked upon receipt. Any damage which may
have occurred in transit must be recorded and reported to the manufacturer
immediately.
� Check completeness of consignment based on the transport documents.
The supplier must be notified in writing without delay about any possible
deviations.
3?3 Warehousing
Warning!
Risk of accidents. Sufficient stability and evenness
of the supporting area (floor) must be ensured.
If the panels are not installed immediately after delivery, they can be stored
under the following conditions:
� Panels must be stored in vertical position, and must not be stacked.
� Storage only admissible indoors.
� Switchgear panels and accessories must be sealed with desiccant in
aluminium foil and be packed in a wooden crate (storage for max. two
years after the date of packaging).
Fig. 9
Transport units must not be
allowed to tip over
Fig. 10
Transport using a forklift truck
Fig. 11
Schematic diagram of storage conditions for PIX
panels
40 �C
-5 �C
VDRF06000-01 15PIX 4 Access to the main circuit
compartments
4?1 Safety provisions and important
information
Warning!
Risk of injury due to non-respect of the safety
provisions in Chapter 1
Important:
The panels may be equipped with additional interlocks to lock the
cable compartment cover and the front door. In this context, refer
also to Chapter 9.4 �Interlocks�.
4?2 Access to the circuit-breaker
compartment
Danger!
Risk of fatalities due to high voltage? The front door
may only be opened if the truck is in disconnected
position (see Chapter 9?7?2) ?
4?2?1 Opening and closing the front door
Opening the front door
Important:
Front door with mechanical interlock between the truck and the
front door (optional) must be unlocked additionally by a stick
(� = 2mm) while opening the door lock (1), if no truck is provided
(manual unlocking).
� Slide the lever (Fig. 12, item 1) to unlock the lateral lever (handle)
� Swing lateral lever (2) down by approx. 180�. The front door is lifted until
the detents are no longer engaged.
� Open front door (3). Access to the switching device and cable
compartment is possible.
3
2
1
Fig. 12
(Open front door)
1 Lock with double-bit key
2 Lever to unlock the front door
3 The front door can be opened laterally
4 Opening for manual unlocking in case of
optional truck- / front door interlock
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Closing the front door
� Close the door completely.
� Swing lateral lever (Fig. 12, item 2) upwards; the front door is
� lowered.
� Turn double-bit key (Fig. 12, item 1) clockwise by 90� and
remove it.
4?2?2 Removing and connecting the truck
low-voltage connector
Important:
The low-voltage connector can only be removed or inserted while
the truck is in its disconnected position.
Removing the low-voltage connector
� Pull interlocking slide of low-voltage connector forward (Fig. 13, item 1)
and remove the connector (2).
� Stow low-voltage connector in storage tray above the truck (3).
Connecting the low-voltage connector
� Take low-voltage connector from the storage tray above the truck
(Fig. 13).
� Insert low-voltage connector into the truck and press interlocking slide
forward.
4 Access to the main circuit
compartments (contd.)
Fig. 13
1 Unlock low-voltage connector
2 Remove low-voltage connector
Place low-voltage connector in tray
above the truck
2
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3
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VDRF06000-01 17PIX 4 Access to the main circuit
compartments (contd.)
4?2?3 Removing the truck from the panel
� Move both truck handles inwards to unlock the truck in the panel
(Fig. 16).
� Pull the truck carefully and remove it from the panel using ramp.
Unlocking the truck in the panel
Fig. 16
Unlocking the truck in the panel
Fig. 15
Moving the truck outside the panel.
� Fix the ramp in front of the panel.
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compartments (contd.)
4?2?4 Inserting the truck into the panel
Important:
Optionally, trucks and panels can be given matching coding. This
is to prevent a truck from being racked completely into a panel if
the ratings do not match.
� Move the truck to the front of the panel (Fig. 17).
� Push the trolley right up to the panel.
� Move both truck handles outwards to lock the truck in the panel
(Fig. 18).
Fig. 17
Moving the truck to the front of the panel.
Locking the truck in the panel
Fig. 18
Locking the truck in the panel
� Fix the ramp in front of the panel.
VDRF06000-01 19PIX 4 Access to the main circuit
compartments (contd.)
4?3 Access to cable connection
compartment
Danger!
Risk of fatalities due to high voltage? The cable
connection compartment may only be opened if the
earthing is done (see Chapter 9?8?2)
4?3?1 Removing cable compartment cover
� Release the securing bolts of the cable compartment cover
(Fig. 19, item 1).
� Lift and remove the cable compartment cover (2).
Fig. 19
Removing cable compartment cover
Mounting the cable compartment cover
After terminating assembly work, place cable compartment cover onto the
panel and fasten it again using the securing bolts.
1
Danger!
Risk of fatalities due to high voltage? The earthing
switch may only be OFF if the cable connection
compartment is closed?
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VDRF06000-01PIX 4 Access to the main circuit
compartments (contd.)
4?4 Access to the busbar compartment
Danger!
Risk of fatalities due to high voltage? The busbar
compartment may only be opened if the busbar is
earthed (see Chapter 9?9) ?
� Open the rear side cover (1)
� Remove the top flaps to access the busbar compartment (1)
Re-mounting the flaps and rear top cover
After completion of assembly work, re-mount the top flaps and rear cover
by means of the bolts.
2
Fig. 21
Remove rear cover (1) and top flaps (2)
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VDRF06000-01 21PIX 5 Assembly
5?1 Safety provisions
The switchgear panels may only be installed and assembled by the
manufacturer�s staff or by persons who have been certified for this work.
The circuit breakers are always shipped in open state (�OFF�) with the
energy storing device released and disconnected position.
Warning!
Risk of injury due to movable parts in mechanical
drives? The circuit-breaker�s energy storing device
and the earthing switch must not be tensioned
during assembly?
Warning!
Risk of accidents! Watch out for floor openings in
the switchgear room
Warning!
The top sides of the panels are not meant to be
walked on? Persons may fall through them, get
injured or may damage the panel? When work has to
be performed on the panel top - e?g? assembly of
deflectors or pressure relief ducts - temporarily
position a solid base plate to step on?
Warning!
Risk of injury in case of non-compliance with the
safety instructions in Chapter 1?
5?2 Important instructions for assembly
Important:
- Condensation, dirt and dust during assembly should be avoided
on all accounts, in order to prevent damage to the panels.
- For assembly, observe the assembly drawings supplied with the
equipment. Read them before you commence assembly work. The
drawing numbers are specified in this manual in the description of
the assembly work in question.
- For all screw connections, refer to the tightening torques specified
in the Chapter 12 �Annex� as of page
5?3 Requirements regarding the
switchgear room
Before installing the switchgear panels, make sure that the switchgear
room is checked according to the switchgear documentation (Fig. 23).
� Observe the minimum distance between the switchgear and the wall of
the building.
� The load-bearing capacity of the fastening areas must correspond to the
weight of the switchgear (perform a stress analysis of the building).
� Check base frame (if used) for dimensions and positional tolerances.
� Check position of floor openings for high-voltage and low-voltage cables.
Before the swichgear is positioned at its site of installation, check that the
fastening points are level. Unevenness must not exceed � 2 mm/meter and
6 mm difference in height over the entire switchgear width.
22 VDRF06000-01PIX 5 Assembly (contd.)
Important:
Observe switchgear-specific space assignment plan.
Fig. 23
Dimensions in the switchgear room (example)
1 PIX Panels
2 Switchgear room
200
800
2300
1850
VDRF06000-01 23PIX 5 Assembly (contd.)
Ground plan of a PIX panel
Fig. 24
24 VDRF06000-01PIX 5 Assembly (contd.)
5?4 Transport of the panels and trucks at
the construction site
Warning!
Make sure the rope or chain is strong enough to bear
the weight of the panel and the trucks? Comply with
the relevant provisions for hoisting equipment?
Warning!
On lowering the panels and the trucks, make sure that
the supporting platform is sufficiently stable and even.
Warning!
Risk of accidents. Pay attention to floor openings!
Transport of panel by means of a crane
� Remove transport packaging and protective film from the cubicle.
� Screw-fasten both lifting brackets laterally to the cubicle in accordance
with Fig. 25.
� Attach 4 crane ropes/chains via hooks (observing minimum carrying
capacity and length, Fig. 25). Release the cubicle fastening on the pallet.
� Lift the module carefully and deposit it slowly on the floor at the intended
location. Remove the lifting brackets.
Transport of the panel on the floor
� If the panel needs to be moved on the floor:
Use three rollers with a minimum diameter of 30 mm (Fig. 26). Evenness
and stability of the supporting area (floor) must be ensured.
� Move the panel on the rollers to its final site of installation.
5
=90�
4
2
3
1
Fig. 25
Crane transport of a cubicle
12
Fasten front lifting bracket to the cubicle with srew M8
3
Fasten rear lifting bracket to the cubicle with srewn M8
Crane ropes/chains with hoohs
Fig. 26
Transport on rollers
VDRF06000-01 25PIX 5 Assembly (contd.)
5?5 Aligning and fastening panels
Important:
The position of the first panel is decisive for placement of the
subsequent
panels, thus it is essential that measuring is effected with
the utmost precision!
� Position first panel on the foundations in accordance with the
switchgearspecific space assignment plan.
� Remove cable compartment cover (see Chapter 4.3.1).
� Align panel. Check the panel front for correct horizontal and vertical
position. If applicable, lift the panel and place shims in the direct vicinity of
the fastening areas, until the horizontal position has been reached.
� Screw-fasten the panel to the two fastening points provided on the front
and to at least one fastening point on the rear (see also Fig. 24).
Fig. 27
Fastening of panels on concrete foundations
5?6 Screw-fastening the panels to one
another
Position the next panel next to the previous one in accordance with the
assignment plan and align it. Fasten the screws at the position shown.
26
Fig. 28
Screw fastening of panels to one another
VDRF06000-01
Coupling points.
3 nos.
4 nos.
5 nos.
Coupling points.
Coupling
points.PIX 5 Assembly (contd.)
5?7?2 Busbar assembly
Arrangement of busbars in branch-circuit panels
Number of busbars per phase
1
= 1250 A
2
2000 A
Number of
outgoing feeder bars
per phase
1
= 1250 A
2
2000 A -
Important:
� Comply with the specifications on treatment of contact surfaces and the
tightening torques for busbar screw fastening in the Annex.
� Comply with the position and direction of screws and nuts as shown in
the diagram.
5?8 Assembly of the earth bus
Earth bars are screw-fastened between the switchgear panels using
connecting bars
Important:
Comply with the specifications on treatment of contact surfaces
and the tightening torques for screw fastenings in the Annex.
� Clean all contact areas of the connecting bar and the appropriate earth
bar in the switchgear panels and coat them with Synthetic lubricant (see
Chapter 11.1 ).
� Slip the connecting bar into the adjacent panel through the cutout in
the panel-supporting structure.
� Screw-fasten connecting bar on both sides to the earth bar in
question.
� Connect earth bus (Fig. 30) to the earthing system of the switchgear
building (connecting lines and screw accessories are not included in the
scope of supplies)
Important:
Observe the specific standards referring to earthing systems
which apply in your country.
Fig. 30
Connecting point of switchgear earth bus
to building earth
600 mm wide to 600 mm wide panel
600 mm wide to 800 mm wide panel
27
Fig. 29 b
Fig. 29 a
VDRF06000-01
5?7 Busbar assembly
5?7?1 Access to the busbar compartment
See Chapter 4.4, page 27.PIX 5 Assembly (contd.)
5.9 Mounting the deflectors
Deflectors are required to ensure operator safety in the case of internal
faults in accord. with IEC 62271-200.
IAC: Internal arc classiication: AFLR
Important:
Check the correct position of deflectors and the gap covers in the
switchgear documentation before mounting them.
For 0.1s requirement only rear cover is required.
supplied along with each panel.
For 1s requirement following assembly will be
It will supplied as loose part.
At site rear cover & panel joining part needs to be
assembled.
At site only panel joining part needs to be
Panel joining part ( loose part will be supplied)
assembled.
Fig. 31 Deflector assembly.
28 VDRF06000-01PIX 6 High-voltage connection
6?1 Overview of cable connection variants
In panel [A] Panel width [mm] Cables per phase
630 600 1 / 2
1250 600 1 / 2
2000 800 2 / 3 / 4
6?2 Mounting the high-voltage cables
Provided with plain aluminum sheet.
customer can accomodate the cable per phase as per requirement.
Access to cable compartment: See Chapter 4.3.
Preparation of cable compartment
� Remove the gland plates & drill as per the cable requirement.
Mounting the cable box
Warning!
Danger due to contact corrosion in case of
inadmissible matching of materials! Do not use
aluminium cable lugs for the cable connection?
Fig. 32
Connecting brackets available for cable connection
1-4 cables per phase max. 630 mm2 cable
Fig. 33
1 Remove the gland plates
2 Drill as per cable requirement.
3 Cable glands to be used suitable to cable & seel of cable
VDRF06000-01 29PIX 6 High-voltage connection
(contd.)
Connecting the cables
Important:
- Unless otherwise specified by the cable manufacturer:
Comply with the specified tightening torques and pre-coat contact
areas (see Chapter 11.2).
- Observe the phase grouping of the switchgear panel.
� Fasten the individual cables to the appropriate connection surfaces
passing thru cable gland mounted on gland plate. (Fig. 35, item 1).
� Tighten the cable thru glands (Double compressible Type)
� Connect the ground wires to the panel rack (Fig. 35, item 4).
Fig. 35
High-voltage connection
1 Cable connection on the panel
2 Cable holding with the compressible type glands.
3 Compressible glands mounted on the plain gland plate.
4 Connection of the ground wires to the panel
30 VDRF06000-01PIX 7 Low-voltage terminal
7?1 Connection of the ring circuits in the
low-voltage cabinet
� Route the ring circuits for the interpanel wiring through the lateral
openings of the low-voltage cabinet (Fig. 38, item 2).
� Connect ring circuits to the appropriate terminal strips in the low-voltage
cabinet according to the circuit diagram.
7?2 Placing external cables in the
switchgear panel
Customized low-voltage cables for control and measuring purposes can be
placed for each panel on the left inside of the panels to the lowvoltage
cabinet (Fig. 39).
� Remove the metal cable duct covers on the left inside of the panel (3, 4).
� Route external cables (5) from the cable basement through the cutout in
the panel floor (6) and route them in the cable duct to the low-voltage
cabinet. Fasten cables to the panel using cable clamps (2).
� Connect external cables to the terminal strip in the low-voltage cabinet
according to the circuit diagram (1).
� Reposition cable compartment covers.
Important:
If the cables are to be routed into the low-voltage cabinet from
above, the cable fastening and protection equipment must be
provided by the customer.
2 1 2
2 2
1 2 3 4 5 6
Fig. 38
Connection of low-voltage cable
1 Terminal strip
2 Openings for ring circuits in the low-voltage cabinet
Fig. 39
Placing external cables in the switchgear panel
1 Connection to terminal strip in the low-voltage
cabinet
2 Cable clamp
3,4 Cable duct covers
5 Bus riser in cable duct
6 Cutout in the panel floor
VDRF06000-01 31PIX 8 Commissioning
8?1 Final steps
Danger!
The high-voltage supply must not be connected? All
active parts must be earthed?
Important:
Whenever you detect anomalies, faults or malfunctions, do not
commission the switchgear, but inform the manufacturer.
Cleaning the panel and checking panel assembly
� Clean the switchgear, removing contamination resulting from assembly
work.
� Remove all the attached information tags, cards, brochures and
instructions no longer needed.
� Check the tightening torques of all screw fastenings and connections
established on the site of installation:
? High-voltage connection
? Earth conductor
? Panel screw fastenings
? Busbar links
? Deflector fastening
? Special attachments
Damaged paint
The panels are powder-coated. Minor damage to the paint can be repaired
using commercially available paint (standard colour RAL 7044 or
corresponding colour).
Re-mounting the covers
� Secondary cable duct cover (see Chapter 7.2)
� Remove cable compartment cover (see Chapter 4.3.1).
� Remove temporary base from the panel top, if such a base has been
used.
Inspection
� Check the switchgear for damage which might be due to transport or
assembly work.
� Compare data on nameplate to the required ratings.
� Check the connected cables for phase coincidence
Racking-in the trucks
Rack the following components into the panel:
� Circuit-breaker truck HVX
� Isolating truck UTX
� Withdrable voltage transformer
Close front doors (see Chapter 4.2.1).
32 VDRF06000-01PIX
8?2 Checking switching functions and
interlocks
Danger!
The high-voltage supply must not be connected? All
active parts must be earthed?
Important:
- For switching operations, comply with Chapter 10 �Operation�
- The energy-storing device of the circuit-breaker drive is charged
autonomously as soon as the supply voltage is applied.
� Apply supply voltage.
� Perform several manual test operations with each switching device.
� Check switch position indicators.
� Check electrical functions of control and operating devices:
? Closing and opening releases for circuit-breaker
� Check switch position indicators and interlocks (see Chapter 10
�Operation�).
8?3 Power frequency test of busbar
(optional)
Warning!
Comply with the safety provisions in Chapter 1?
A test unit and a test adapter (not included in scope of supplies) are
required for the power frequency test.
Preparation
� All panels must be isolated from the power supply and earthed (see
Chapter 9.9).
� Busbar: Disconnect voltage transformers and surge arrester.
Earth voltage detection systems.
� Incoming feeder panel for voltage test:
Remove cable connection compartment cover and disconnect voltage
transformers and surge arrester. Earth voltage detection systems.
Important:
Make sure that no high-voltage cables are connected. Observe
the assembly and operating instructions for the test unit and the
test adapter
8 Commissioning (contd.)
VDRF06000-01 33PIX 8 Commissioning (contd.)
� Perform the power frequency test of the busbar on the feeder panel:
? Connect test unit to the test cable.
? Move circuit-breaker truck HVX service position and switch circuit
breaker ON.
? Perform the power frequency test successively for all three phases (L1,
L2, L3) in accordance with the specifications of the test unit manufacturer.
Important:
Observe admissible test values for the switchgear and the
admissible test values for power-frequency tests after installation
of the switchgear in accordance with IEC 62271-200.
Fig. 40
Switch position during the power frequency test (example: five panels)
1 Branch-circuit panels
2 Incoming feeder panel for test voltage
3 Busbar
4 Test unit (e g. high-voltage source, test transformers)
5 Test cable
After the power frequency test
� After the power frequency test:
? Switch circuit-breaker OFF and put circuit-breaker truck to
disconnected position.
? Remove test unit and test cables.
? Reconnect disconnected voltage transformers and surge arresters.
4
5
1
3 2
34 VDRF06000-019 9
PIX Operation
?1 Operating interface of the panel
1 Feeder nameplate
2 Opening for door handle
3 Switching circuit-breaker OFF (shown with operating rod)
4
5 Insertion opening for racking the truck in/out manually
Locking for Low-voltage cabinet door
67
CB compartment door
8 Rating plate
9
Slide for opening the insertion opening (4) for racking the truck
10
Inspection glass
11
Switching circuit-breaker ON (shown with operating rod)
Low-voltage cabinet with control unit
Fig. 48
Operating interface of a PIX Panel
9
10
6 8 7
11
3 5
4
2 1
12
12 W indow for test & service position indication
VDRF06000-01 359
PIX 9 Operation (contd.)
?2 Truck for PIX Panels
1234 5
Fixed front cross arm of the truck which is locked in the panel
Insertion point of the crank for racking the truck in/out manually
Handle to move the truck into or out the panel and to lock the truck in the
panel
Nameplate
Low-voltage terminal
Fig. 49
Vacuum circuit-breaker truck HVX 12 kV - 26.3 kA - 1250 A
5
4
2 3
1
36 VDRF06000-019
PIX 9 Operation (contd.)
?3 Operation accessories
Important:
These accessories are supplied with the panel. The panel may
only be operated by means of these accessories.
Fig. 53
Crank to charge the circuit-breaker�s energy-storing device
Item no. MVIF00142-01
Fig. 54
Operating rod to switch the circuit breaker ON and OFF
Item no. MVIF00139-01
Fig. 55
Crank for Truck
Item no. VDRG00157-02
VDRF06000-01 379 9
PIX 9 Operation (contd.)
?4 Interlocks
Important:
Complete switchgear interlocking can only be ensured with complete locking devices.
PIX panels have mechanical basic interlocks which help avoid operating errors. You
must be familiar with these
interlocks before operating panels.
?4?1 Internal mechanical interlocks in the panel
Interlock Function Method of operation of interlock
Between withdrawable unit
and low-voltage connector
The withdrawable unit cannot be racked in unless the lowvoltage connector is
inserted and locked
Interlock mechanism on HVX
The low-voltage connector can only be inserted or removed wile
the withdrawable unit is its test position
The interlock for the low-voltage connector on
the drive end has been activated
Between withdrawable unit
and operating state of the
circuit breaker
The withdrawable unit cannot be racked in or out while the
circuit breaker is switched on
Circuit breaker gets auto trip command if tried
The circuit breaker cannot be switched on unless it is
completely in its test or service position
The circuit breaker cannot be switched on or
off
Between the doors and
circuit breaker
The withdrawable unit cannot be racked into the service position
from test position once the door of circuit breaker compartment
is open The interlock mechanism on the door and the
circuit breaker
The door of circuit breaker compartment cannot be opened if
the circuit breaker isn't be racked out to test position.
38 VDRF06000-01
to rack in or out in ON condition.9 9
5 Operating specifications
39
PIX
?4?2 Interlock with padlock
The holes are designed so that the shackles of padlocks with a diameter of
max. 8 mm can pass through them.
Operation (contd.)
Fig. 58
Earthing switch locked by padlock
with short shackle
Fig. 59
Manual racking-in of truck locked by
padlock
The switchgear unit may only be operated by specialist electricians who
have proven experience (training certificate) in conjunction with the PIX
series and all the relevant safety standards.
Refer also to the safety provisions in Chapter 1.
Warning!
To rule out faulty switching operations, the
operating sequences described below must be
complied with? Each switching operation must be
completed?
Check whether the supply voltage is ON.
Important:
�While the power supply is not available, blocking coils (locking the
interrogation slides and circuit-breaker push-buttons, depending on
design), are in �locked� position. An undervoltage release (optional)
has dropped out. Measure: Re-establish the supply voltage.
�After each switching operation for which you have used a crank or
a lever, remove this tool and store it in the tool board.
9?
VDRF06000-019 9 9 9
40
PIX Operation (contd.)
?6 Operating the circuit-breaker
?6?1 Operator interface
?6?2 Charging the circuit-breaker�s energy storing
device
Initial situation:
- Circuit-breaker OFF
- Energy-storing device released
Charging by hand
� Open the door (Fig. 64, item 1) and insert the crank at (Fig. 64, item 2).
� Move the hangle up and down until it charges drive mechanism.
The energy storing device indicates the �charged� condition (3)
(Manual charging possible only when CB is in test position).
� Remove crank.
Fig. 63
Operator interface of HVX circuit-breaker
Fig. 64
Charging the circuit-breaker�s energy
storing device
Charging via motor
The energy-storing device is charged automatically as soon as the motor�s
supply voltage is applied. The position indicator of the energy storing
device indicates the �charged� condition (Fig. 64, 3).
VDRF06000-01
1
2 3
1 Opening for spring charging handle
2 Rating plate
3 Spring change or discharge indication
4 ON button
5 OFF button
6 CB in test or service position indicator
7 Mechanical operation counter
8 CB ON or OFF indication
1 2 3 4 5
6
7
89 9
41
PIX Operation (contd.)
?6?3 Switching the circuit-breaker manually
Variant description
Switching ON via the operating rod
Insert the operating rod (Fig. 66 and Fig. 68, item 1) into the
left-hand guide mechanism of the door and press it rearward to its stop.
The circuitbreaker is switched ON; the position indicator indicates �ON� (2).
The energy storing device can be charged immediately after switching ON
(manually or by motor). If supply voltage is present, the energy storage
device is charged automatically.
Switching OFF via the operating rod
Insert the operating rod into the left-hand guide of the door (Fig. 69, item 1)
and press it rearward to its stop. The circuit-breaker is switched OFF. The
position indicator indicates �OFF� (2).
Fig. 66
Switching the circuit-breaker via the
operating rod
Fig. 68
Switching the circuit-breaker ON via
the operating rod
1 2
Fig. 69
Switching the circuit-breaker OFF
via the operating rod
1 2
VDRF06000-019 9 9 9 9
42
PIX Operation (contd.)
?6?4 Switching the circuit-breaker electrically
Switching ON (Closing)
Actuate closing release via bay computer or remote control.
The energy storing device can be charged immediately after switching ON
(manually or by motor). If voltage is applied to the motor, charging is
performed automatically.
Switching OFF (Opening)
� Actuate the opening release via the bay computer or the remote control
� Undervoltage release or
� Secondary release
?6?5 Position indicators on circuit-breaker and
possible operating sequences
Item Position indicator
Energy-storing
device (closing
spring)
Position indicator
ON/OFF
switch position
Possible
operating
sequence
1 released OFF none
2 charged
ON
C - O
3 released
OFF
O
4 charged ON O - C - O
C = Closing (ON)
O = Opening (OFF)
?7 Move truck into operating/disconnected
position
Warning!
Isolating truck UTX and truck with jumper may only be
racked in or out if busbar and outgoing feeder cable
are in de-energized condition?
Initial situation:
- Circuit-breaker OFF
?7?1 Racking-in the truck from disconnected into
service position
� Turn the slide (Fig. 72, item 1) to the right and hold it. Insert crank
through the opening in the door onto the drive shaft of the truck (2).
� Turn crank clockwise until the truck has been racked in (Fig. 73).
Remove crank.
� Check position of truck (Fig. 73) through the inspection glass
(Fig. 72, item 3).
Fig. 72
Moving the truck from disconnected
into service position
VDRF06000-019 9
43
PIX Operation (contd.)
Fig. 73
Truck racked-in in service position
Fig. 74
Moving the truck from service into
disconnected position
Fig. 75
Truck racked-out in disconnected
position
?7?2 Racking-out the truck from service into
disconnected position
� Turn the slide (Fig. 74, item 1) to the left and hold it. Insert crank through
the opening in the door onto the drive shaft of the truck (2).
� Turn crank counter-clockwise until the truck has been racked out
(Fig. 75). Remove crank.
� Check position of truck (Fig. 75) through the inspection glass
(Fig. 74, item 3).
VDRF06000-019 9 9 9 9
PIX Operation (contd.)
?8 Standard switching operations
Important:
Observe switching provisions (Chapter 9.5) and
interlocking conditions (Chapter 9.4).
?8?1 Operating the outgoing feeder cable
Initial situation:
- Circuit-breaker OFF
- Truck HVX in disconnected position
Switching outgoing feeder cable ON
� Move truck into service position (Fig. 80, item 1).
� Switch circuit-breaker ON (2).
Switching outgoing feeder cable OFF
� Switch circuit-breaker OFF.
� Move truck into disconnected position.
?8?2 Earthing the outgoing feeder using cable
Initial situation:
- Circuit-breaker OFF
- Truck HVX in disconnected position
- Earthing truck OFF
Earthing the outgoing feeder cable
� Check the branch circuit for zero voltage
� Switch the earthing switch ON (Fig. 81, item 1).
?8?3 Coupling busbar sections using the bus
section coupler
With HVX truck and direct bus riser
Initial situation:
- Circuit-breaker OFF
- Truck HVX in disconnected position
Coupling busbar sections
� Move truck into service position (Fig. 82, item 1).
� Switch circuit-breaker ON (2).
Uncoupling
� Switch circuit-breaker OFF.
� Move truck into disconnected position.
1
2
Fig. 80
Switching outgoing feeder cable ON
Fig. 81
Earthing the outgoing feeder cable using earthing truck
Fig. 82
Coupling busbar sections using the bus section coupler
1
1 2
earthing truck
� Move the earthing truck to service position
44 VDRF06000-019 9
PIX Operation (contd.)
?9 Earthing the busbar with bus earthing
truck
1
Fig. 83
Earthing the busbar using bus earthing truck
Initial situation:
- Circuit-breaker OFF
- Truck HVX in disconnected position
- Earthing truck OFF
Earthing the busbar
� Check the busbar for zero voltage
� Switch the earthing switch ON (Fig. 83, item 1).
� Move the bus earthing truck to service position
VDRF06000-01 4510
10
PIX 10 Maintenance
?1 Safety provisions
Maintenance and repair work may only be performed by specialist
electricians who have proved their experience with the PIX series
and the applicable safety provisions.
Warning!
Comply also with the safety provisions in Chapter 1
?2 Maintenance and servicing
specifications
PIX series indoor switchgear units have been designed for
normal operating conditions in accordance with IEC 62271-1.
It is recommended to check the panels visually at regular intervals
depending on the strain they are subject to during operation and in
accordance with the national regulations.
Important:
In case of frequent condensation or air pollution (dust, smoke or
corrosive gases), the maintenance intervals must be adapted to
the actual conditions.
A visual inspection includes a complete check of the panels for
contamination, condensation and damage, to be performed by certified
staff. If there are traces of contamination or condensation, the panels must
be cleaned in expert fashion (see Chapter 10.3 and Chapter 10.4)
and subsequently the drives, interlocks and position indicators
checked for proper functioning (see Chapter 9 �Operation�).
If damage is detected on the panels, these must be repaired or
components be replaced (see Chapter 10.5 and Chapter 10.6)
In case of ambiguities or irregularities, please contact the manufacturer�s
Service Center immediately.
Mantenance
interval
Work to be
carried out
Qualification /
Work performed
by
4 years
� Clean and grease
drives and movable
main current
� contacts (see
Chapter 10.7
� Check releases and
blocking coils for
proper function
Staff who have been
certified for this work
After 2,000 operations
of the CB
� Revision of the
switching device in
question
Staff who have been
certified for this work
46 VDRF06000-0110
10
10
10
PIX 10 Maintenance (contd.)
?3 Cleaning
Warning!
Risk of injury: the drives must not be disassembled for
service and maintenance work?
To ensure the specified insulating level, the insulating components must be
clean. On principle, cleanliness deserves utmost attention.
When deposited dirt is detected, the panels must be cleaned in an expert
fashion.
When cleaning, make sure that the lubrication in the drive mechanisms is
not removed. If the drive mechanisms are no longer sufficiently lubricated,
new lubrication must be applied.
Use a dry cleaning cloth to remove slight soiling:
Clean using a dry, lint-free cloth. Depending on the degree of soiling,
replace cloth as often as necessary.
Use cleaning agents for severe soiling:
Cleaning agent, 1 l can (see Chapter 11.1). The use of other
cleaning agents is not admissible.
� Wear protective gloves
� Use cleaning agent according to manufacturer�s instructions
� Soak the cloth thoroughly and wipe the insulating components. Keep
duration of exposure as short as possible.
� Expose the cleaned surface to the air for at least two hours.
?4 Avoiding condensation
To ensure the specified insulating level, the switchgear panels � especially
their insulating components � must not be exposed to condensation.
Measures to take in case of condensation:
� Should condensation be detected in or on the panels, clean the panels in
accordance with Chapter 10.3).
� Installation or inspection of panel heating. It must provide a sufficient
heating performance to prevent condensation on the panels.
� Condensation can also be prevented by ensuring suitable ventilation and
heating of the station or by using de-humidification devices.
?5 Corrosion protection
Drive mechanisms and covers have a long-term protection against
corrosion.
Any damage to the paint, scratches and other damage must be repaired
immediately to avoid corrosion.
?6 Replacement of components and
panels
The drive mechanisms, current transformers and voltage transformers as
well as the testing and monitoring systems can be replaced if necessary
Also, entire panels can be replaced.
Should you have any queries regarding replacement of components or
panels, please contact the manufacturer�s Service Center.
The data on the nameplate are relevant for replacement of components or
panels or in case of any queries (see also Chapter 2.7).
VDRF06000-01 4710
PIX 10 Maintenance (contd.)
?7 Lubrication instructions
Important:
- The bearings and joints must not be washed out by the cleaning
agent.
- The following elements must not be lubricated:
� Motor
� Ball bearings
� Auxiliary releases
� Push switches
� Blocking coils
� Auxiliary switches.
- Only approved lubricants may be used (see Chapter 11.1).
Lubrication
Lubrication
points
(see also Fig?
84)
Lubricants
(refer to
Annex)
Lubrication procedure
Sliding contact
surfaces
Synthetic
lubricant
Apply a thin and uniform film of
lubricant.
All accessible
friction points
and sliding
surfaces
Synthetic
lubricant
Clean lubrication points with lint-free
cotton cloth; apply a thin film of
lubricant (using e.g. a paintbrush).
Bearings and
joints
Liquid
lubricant
Pour drops of liquid lubricant (oil can,
drip feed lubricator) into the bearing
gap. Liquid lubricant gets between the
bearing surfaces due to the capillary
effect. In case of inaccessible
lubrication points, use an extension
tube or spray.
Once maintenance work is complete
� Remove all the tools and auxiliary equipment used.
� Reinsert truck into the panel (see Chapter 4.2.4, page 24).
� Reposition covers, close doors and check switching functions (see
Chapter 8 �Commissioning�).
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Fig. 84
Points of lubrication/maintenance
1 Fixed contacts
23
Tracks for the truck
Shutter mechanism
?8 Replace fuses for voltage transformers
Voltage transformers in outgoing feeder cable
� Isolate the voltage transformer.
� Remove VT compartment cover
� Remove the cupper flex connection from VT. Pull fuse carefully out.
� Coat all contact areas (see Chapter 11 �Annex�) and insert
new fuses.
� Mount flex connection & applicable VT insulating shrouds.
1
2
3
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PIX 11 Annex
?1 Auxiliary products
The auxiliary products are available from the manufacturer. The use of
alternative auxiliary products is not permissible.
Warning!
Risk of injury: the drives must not be disassembled for
service and maintenance work?
Auxiliary products Ref? no?
Cleaning agent S 008 152
Synthetic lubricant, 0.5 kg can ST 312-111-835
Liquid lubricant FL, 0.5 kg can S 008153
Touch-up pen RAL 9003, signal white, 50 ml ST0430 & ST0431
Touch-up pen, special paint (specify colour
shade)
S 009 562
?2 How to treat the contact surfaces
Important:
- Caution when handling bars insulated by heat-shrinkable sleeves:
The heat-shrinkable sleeve must not get into contact with lubricant
(swelling).
- Contact areas coated with synthetic lubricant should not be
touched, if possible.
� Contact areas must be subjected to preliminary treatment before
screwfastening (see Table).
� Immediately after the pre-treatment, coat the contact surfaces sparingly
with a thin and uniform film of synthetic lubricant so that the space between
the contact surfaces is completely filled once the screws have been
fastened.
Material of contact
surfaces
Pre-treatment
Silver-plated Clean1
Nickel-plated Remove passivation layer4
Copper or copper alloy Clean1, expose metallic surface2
Aluminium Clean1, expose metallic surface2
Steel Clean1, expose metallic surface2
Zinc-plated steel Remove passivation, not, however, the
zinc layer3
Hot-galvanized sheet-metal Clean1, passivation need not be removed
1 Clean by means of lint-free cloth; use cleaning agent in case of serious
contamination
2 Expose metallic surface
� by treating the entire surface with emery cloth or a rotating grinding tool
(grain size 100 or 80) or
� using a wire brush which is clearly marked for use exclusively for
aluminium or exclusively for copper
3 using a brass brush, steel brush
4 rub slightly by hand using Scotchbrite abrasive agent (Ni layer must not
be reduced)
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Specifications for screw connections
Important:
- The threads of screws and bolts must generally not be pretreated!
- Max. tolerance for the effective tightening torques: � 15%
- The nut must correspond in strength to the grade of the screw/bolt
used or be of better quality.
General screw connections
Grade or material
Screw/bolt Plastics = 8.8 = 10.9
Self-locking
screw
= 8.8
Thread � Tightening torques [Nm]
M 4 0.25 2.6
M 5 0.5 5.0 7.0
M 6 0.8 8.8 12.3
M 8 1.8 21.0 30.0
M 10 3.5 42.0 59.0
M 12 6.0 70.0 97
M 16 12 170
M 20 330
Screw fastening for power transmission
Screws and bolts: Grade = 8.8
Conductor material: copper
Thread � Tightening
torques [Nm]
M 6 6.5
M 8 17
M 10 35
M 12 68
M 16 135
Screw connection for terminal strips
Thread � Tightening
torques [Nm]
M 2.5 (M 2.6) 0.5
M 3 0.7
M 3.5 1.0
M 4 1.5
M 5 2.5
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?4 Required tools (not included in the
scope of supplies)
Cutter
Nail puller
approved torque wrenches with different bits for
hexagon socket screws and socket-head screws
and nuts; bits for screw and nut grades M 5, M 6,
M 8, M 10, M 12
Screwdriver and Philips screwdriver
Cutting pliers
4 crane straps/chains of L = 2000 mm each,
capacity = 1500 kg
lint-free, clean rags
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