Medium-Voltage Switchgear

Type NXPLUS C Wind Fixed-Mounted Circuit-Breaker Switchgear up to 36 kV,

Extendable
Single Busbar, Metal-Enclosed, Gas-Insulated

Medium-Voltage
Switchgear
INSTALLATION AND
OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS

Order No.: 802-9074.9

Revision: 05
Issue: 06-02-2014

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 About these Instructions
These instructions do not purport to cover all details or Should further information be desired or should particular
variations in equipment, nor to provide for every possible problems arise which are not covered sufficiently by these
contingency to be met in connection with installation or instructions, the matter should be referred to the
operation. competent Siemens department.
For details about technical design and equipment like e.g. The contents of this instruction manual shall not become
technical data, secondary equipment, circuit diagrams, part or modify any prior or existing agreement,
please refer to the order documents. commitment or relationship. The Sales Contract contains
the entire obligations of Siemens. The warranty contained
The switchgear is subject to continuous technical
in the contract between the parties is the sole warranty of
development within the scope of technical progress. If not
Siemens. Any statements contained herein do not create
stated otherwise on the individual pages of these
new warranties or modify the existing warranty.
instructions, we reserve the right to modify the specified
values and drawings. All dimensions are given in mm.

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 Contents
Safety instructions ............................................. 5 11.2 Constructional data of the foundation .............. 48
1 Signal terms and definitions ............................... 5 11.3 Transport units................................................. 57
2 General instructions ........................................... 6 12 Before installation ............................................ 59
3 Due application .................................................. 7 12.1 Preliminary clarifications................................... 59
4 Qualified personnel ............................................ 7 12.2 Intermediate storage ........................................ 59
Description ......................................................... 8 12.3 Tools/auxiliary means ....................................... 60
5 Features............................................................. 8 12.4 Installation and fixing material ......................... 60
6 Panel types....................................................... 10 12.5 Comments on electromagnetic compatibility .... 61
7 Examples for panel versions ............................. 11 13 Unloading and erecting the switchgear............. 62
8 Components .................................................... 13 13.1 Packing and transport unit................................ 62
8.1 Circuit-breaker ................................................. 13 13.2 Completeness and transport damages .............. 62
8.2 Three-position disconnector ............................. 15 13.3 Unloading transport units................................. 63
8.3 Operating mechanisms for the three-position 13.4 Transport to the place of installation
disconnector .................................................... 16 (switchgear room)............................................ 63
8.4 Three-position switch-disconnector .................. 17 13.5 Checking the ready-for-service indicator ........... 67
8.5 Operating mechanisms of three-position 14 Assembling the switchgear............................... 69
switch-disconnectors........................................ 18 14.1 Bolting panels together .................................... 69
8.6 Voltage transformers........................................ 19 14.2 Fastening the switchgear to the foundation...... 72
8.7 Current transformers ........................................ 20 14.3 Assembling the busbars.................................... 72
8.8 Busbar system .................................................. 21 14.4 Installing busbar voltage transformers .............. 80
8.9 Cable connection ............................................. 22 14.5 Installing the earthing busbar ........................... 88
8.10 Ready-for-service indicator ............................... 25 14.6 Switchgear earthing ......................................... 89
8.11 Interlocks ......................................................... 26 14.7 Installing low-voltage compartments ................ 90
8.12 Voltage detecting systems ................................ 27 14.8 Busbar covers................................................... 90
8.13 Short-circuit/earth-fault indicator 14.9 Installing the switchgear termination................ 91
(ring-main panel) ............................................. 31
14.10 Extension with individual panels....................... 91
8.14 Accessories ...................................................... 32
15 Electrical connections....................................... 93
9 Technical data .................................................. 36
15.1 Installation work at the pressure-resistant floor
9.1 Complete switchgear........................................ 36 cover ............................................................... 93
9.2 Classification of NXPLUS C Wind according to 15.2 Connecting cable T-plugs ................................. 99
IEC 62 271-200 ................................................ 38
15.3 Cable connection with cable-type current
9.3 Standards, specifications, guidelines................. 39 transformers .................................................. 105
9.4 Rating plates .................................................... 40 15.4 Connecting surge arresters ............................. 108
9.5 Vacuum circuit-breaker..................................... 41 15.5 Connecting auxiliary circuits ........................... 109
9.6 Three-position disconnector for circuit-breaker 16 Installation of designs with degree of
panels and disconnector panels 630 A / 800 A / protection IP31D
1000 A............................................................. 44 (low-voltage compartment)............................ 114
9.7 Three-position switch-disconnector .................. 44 16.1 IP31D - protection against vertically
9.8 Endurance classes ............................................ 44 falling water drops ......................................... 114
10 End of service life ............................................. 46 17 Commissioning .............................................. 118
Installation ....................................................... 47 17.1 Final work ...................................................... 118

11 Constructional stipulations ............................... 47 17.2 Checking the accessories ................................ 120

11.1 Switchgear room.............................................. 47 17.3 Instructing operating personnel...................... 120

17.4 Function test / Test operation ......................... 120

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 17.5 Performing the power- frequency 22 Operating the three-position
voltage test.................................................... 126 switch-disconnector....................................... 145
17.6 Primary injection test ..................................... 127 22.1 Operating lever for three-position
switch-disconnector (with adapter) ................ 145
17.7 Applying operating voltage (high voltage)...... 127
22.2 Closing the three-position
Operation........................................................ 129
switch-disconnector....................................... 145
18 Indicators and control elements ..................... 129
22.3 Opening the three-position
19 Checking the ready-for-service indicator......... 132 switch-disconnector....................................... 146
20 Operating the circuit-breaker ......................... 133 22.4 Earthing the three-position
20.1 Closing the circuit-breaker.............................. 133 switch-disconnector....................................... 147

20.2 Opening the circuit-breaker............................ 133 22.5 De-earthing with three-position

disconnector.................................................. 148
20.3 Test operation................................................ 133
22.6 Operating three-position switch-disconnector
20.4 Test operation with auxiliary voltage with motor operating mechanism .................. 149
(motor operating mechanism) ....................... 134
23 Work-in-progress earthing.............................. 150
20.5 Charging the closing spring manually
with the hand crank ....................................... 135 24 Verification of safe isolation from supply ........ 152

21 Operating the three-position disconnector ..... 136 24.1 LRM plug-in sockets ....................................... 152

21.1 Operating levers for three-position 24.2 Indications VOIS, VOIS R+,
disconnector.................................................. 136 CAPDIS -S1+/-S2+ ........................................... 153

21.2 Closing the three-position disconnector ......... 137 24.3 Indications WEGA 1.2, WEGA 2.2.................... 155

21.3 Opening the three-position disconnector........ 137 25 Short instructions .......................................... 156

21.4 Earthing/ready-to-earth with the 25.1 Operating circuit-breaker panels..................... 157

three-position switch ..................................... 138 25.2 Operating disconnector panels....................... 160
21.5 De-earthing with the three-position switch..... 138 26 Cable testing.................................................. 166
21.6 Operating the three-position disconnector 27 Service instructions........................................ 168
with motor operating mechanism .................. 139
27.1 Maintenance.................................................. 168
21.7 Emergency operation of the three-position
27.2 Switchgear extension and replacement of
disconnector.................................................. 139
panels and components ................................. 168
Index ...............................................................169

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Safety instructions
1 Signal terms and definitions

DANGER!
as used in these instructions, this means that personal injuries can occur if the relevant
precautionary measures are not taken.

 Observe the safety instructions.

ATTENTION!
as used in these instructions, this means that damage to property or environment can occur if
the relevant precautionary measures are not taken.

 Observe the safety instructions.

NOTE!
as used in these instructions, this points at facilitations of work, particularities for operation or
possible maloperation.

 Observe the notes.

Symbols used  Operation symbol: Identifies an operation. Asks the operator to perform an operation.
r Result symbol: Identifies the result of an operation.

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2 General instructions
Independently of the safety instructions given in these operating instructions, the local laws,
ordinances, guidelines and standards for operation of electrical equipment as well as for labor,
health and environmental protection apply.

DANGER!
Any kind of modification on the product or alteration of the product must be coordinated with
the manufacturer in advance. Uncoordinated modifications or alterations can cause the
expiration of warranty claims, cause danger to life, limb and other legally protected interests.
The fulfillment of the type tests (according to IEC 62271-200) may not be guaranteed
anymore. This applies especially though not exclusively to the following actions, e.g. in the
course of maintenance or repairs:

 Original Siemens spare parts were not used.

 Service engineers performing replacement were not trained and certified by Siemens.
 Parts were fitted or adjusted incorrectly.
 Settings were not made in accordance with Siemens specifications.
 After installation and setting, no final check was performed by a service engineer approved
by Siemens, including documentation of the test results.
 Maintenance was not done according to the operating instructions of the Siemens
products.

Five Safety Rules of The Five Safety Rules of Electrical Engineering must be complied with during operation of the
Electrical Engineering products and components described in these operating instructions:
• Isolate.
• Secure against reclosing.
• Verify safe isolation from supply.
• Earth and short-circuit.
• Cover or barrier adjacent live parts.

Hazardous materials If hazardous materials are required to perform the work, the relevant safety data sheets and
operating instructions must be observed.

Personal protective For switchgear with proven internal arc classification according to IEC 62271 Part 200, no
equipment (PPE) protective equipment is required for operating the switchgear.

To work on switchgear where covers have to be removed, personal protective equipment

has to be worn for protection against hot gases exhausting in case of internal arc.

To select the protective equipment, the national standards and specifications of the
corresponding authorities and professional associations must absolutely be observed.

The protective equipment consists of:

• Protective clothing
• Safety shoes
• Gloves
• Helmet and face protection

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3 Due application
The switchgear corresponds to the relevant laws, prescriptions and standards applicable at the
time of delivery. If correctly used, they provide a high degree of safety by means of logical
mechanical interlocks and shockproof metal enclosure of live parts.

DANGER!
The perfect and safe operation of this switchgear is conditional on:

 Observance of operating and installation instructions.

 Qualified personnel.
 Proper transportation and correct storage of the switchgear.
 Correct installation and commissioning.
 Diligent operation and maintenance.
 Observance of the instructions applicable at site for installation, operation and safety.

4 Qualified personnel
Qualified personnel in accordance with these instructions are persons who have been instructed
by the Switchgear Factory Frankfurt (participation in an assembly and installation training with
certificate), who are familiar with transport, installation, commissioning, maintenance and
operation of the product, and who have appropriate qualifications for their work.
• Training and instruction or authorization to switch on, switch off, earth and identify power
circuits and equipment / systems as per the relevant safety standards.
• Training regarding the applicable specifications for the prevention of accidents and the use
of appropriate safety equipment.
• Training in first aid and behavior in the event of possible accidents.

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Description
5 Features
Typical uses Extendable fixed-mounted circuit-breaker switchgear NXPLUS C Wind, single busbar, is used,
above all, in wind turbines.

The panels are designed for rated voltages up to 36 kV, rated currents up to 1000 A, and a
rated short-time withstand current of 25 kA as a maximum.

Insulating gas SF6 Sulfur hexafluoride SF6 is used as insulating gas. SF6 insulates live parts between each other
and against the earthed vessel wall. For panels with switch disconnector, SF6 serves also for
extinguishing the internal arc.

The switchgear is delivered ex works with SF6 filling, ready for service. The SF6 filling is
provided to last the total service life of the switchgear.

No gas work is required for installation on site and later extensions.

Filling quantity as per rating plate.

Technology • Factory-assembled, type-tested and metal-enclosed switchgear for indoor installation

• Stainless-steel vessel welded gas-tight
• Switchgear vessel, gas-insulated
• Single-pole insulated: cable connection and busbar
• Installation and extension without SF6 gas work
• Screened busbar system, insulated with silicone rubber
• Three-position switch-disconnector with load-break and make-proof earthing function
• Cable connection from front with cable plugs
• Maintenance-free

Personal safety • Safe-to-touch due to metal enclosure of live parts

• Clear mimic diagram with mechanical position indicators
• Logical mechanical interlocking
• Capacitive voltage detecting system to verify safe isolation from supply
• Earthing of feeders by means of the earthing function of the three-position disconnector in
the disconnector panel, earthing of feeders by means of the earthing fuction of the three-
position disconnector in the ring-main panel and make-proof earthing through the three-
position disconnector and the circuit-breaker in the circuit-breaker panel
• Resistance to internal arcing

Security of operation and • Hermetically sealed primary enclosure independent of environmental effects such as
availability pollution, humidity and small animals
• Welded switchgear vessel, sealed for life
• Operating mechanisms of switching devices accessible outside the switchgear vessel
• Maloperation is practically excluded due to interlocks and logical arrangement of operating
elements.
• Ready-for-service indicator self-monitoring, easy to read, independent of temperature and
environmental pressure variations, with contactless measured-value acquisition and with
signaling contacts (option) 1NO + 1NC for telecommunication
• Minimum fire load
• Switchgear vessel designed as "sealed pressure system" according to IEC 62 271-200, i.e.
the insulating gas filling requires no maintenance

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Cost-efficiency Extremely low "life-cycle costs" and maximum availability thanks to:
• Maintenance-free design (for the service life)
• Climatic independence
• Minimum space requirements
• Long service life

Seismic withstand NXPLUS C Wind switchgear can be upgraded for regions at risk from earthquakes. For
capability (option) upgrading, earthquake qualification testing has been carried out in accordance with the
following standards:
• IEC 60068-3-3 “Guidance – seismic test methods for equipment”
• IEC 60068-2-57 “Test Ff: Vibration – Time-history method”
• IEC 60068-2-59 “Test Fe: Vibration – Sine-beat method”
• IEEE 693-2005 “Recommended Practice for Seismic Design of Substations”.

For installation on even and rigid concrete or steel structure (without considering building
influences), the tested ground accelerations meet the following requirements:
• Uniform Building Code 1997 (UBC) – Zone 4
• California Building Code 1998 (CBC) – Zone 4
• IEEE 693-2005 – High required response spectrum.

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6 Panel types

Circuit-breaker panel Disconnector panel Ring-main panel

Vacuum circuit- Capacitive voltage

Three-position disconnector
breaker detecting system

Current Three-position switch- Cable (not included in the

transformer disconnector scope of supply)

------ These
components can
be connected
partially or
optionally

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7 Examples for panel versions

Fig. 1: Circuit-breaker panel (630 A) Fig. 2: Disconnector panel (630 A / 1000 A)

Low-voltage compartment Low-voltage compartment

Operating front Operating front
Capacitive voltage detecting system (busbar: top-right, cable Capacitive voltage detecting system (busbar: top-right, cable
feeder: bottom-right) feeder: bottom-right)
Cable compartment cover Cable compartment cover
Cable with cable plug for outside-cone plug-in system Cable with cable plug for outside-cone plug-in system
Arcing plate Arcing plate
Ring-core current transformer (option) Switchgear vessel, hermetically welded, filled with SF6 gas, with
Circuit-breaker with vacuum interrupters bursting disc
Switchgear vessel, hermetically welded, filled with SF6 gas, with Three-position disconnector
bursting disc Busbar system
Three-position disconnector Pressure relief duct
Busbar system
Pressure relief duct

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Fig. 3: Ring-main panel (630 A)

Low-voltage compartment
Operating front
Capacitive voltage detecting system (busbar: top-right, cable
feeder: bottom-right)
Cable compartment cover
Cable with cable plug for outside-cone plug-in system
Arcing plate
Switchgear vessel, hermetically welded, filled with SF6 gas, with
bursting disc
Three-position switch-disconnector
Busbar system
Pressure relief duct

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8 Components

8.1 Circuit-breaker

Design The Siemens vacuum circuit-breaker (VCB) 3AH55 is a three-pole indoor circuit-breaker for a
rated voltage of 36 kV.

The circuit-breaker consists of the following components:

• Operating mechanism with stored-energy spring mechanism and control elements
• Three circuit-breaker poles with vacuum interrupters
• Partition plate
• Operating rods for contact operation, mounted in the vessel front (partition plate) in a
movable way and without seals by means of welded-in metal bellows.

Capacitive voltage detecting

system at the busbar (option)
Auxiliary switch (S1)
Operation for OFF
pushbutton
Additional release (option)
"Feeder earthed“ locking
device
Shunt release (Y1)
Capacitive voltage detecting
system at the cable feeder
Position indicator for circuit-
breaker
Operations counter
Closing solenoid (Y9)
"Spring charged/spring not
charged" indicator
Position switch (S4)
Operation for ON pushbutton
Closing spring
Gear with motor (M1)
Control board for three-
position-disconnector

Fig. 4: Circuit-breaker operating mechanism, shown with

stored-energy spring mechanism

The operating mechanism box accommodates all electrical and mechanical components
required for closing and opening the circuit-breaker.

3AH55 circuit-breakers need no opening spring, as the energy for opening is stored in the
contact pressure springs during the closing process.

The operating mechanism box is closed with a removable cover. The cover contains openings
for the control elements and indicators.

Circuit-breakers with motor operating stored-energy mechanism are closed with the ON
pushbutton. In case of manual operating spring mechanism, the circuit-breaker is
automatically closed after the closing spring is charged. The movement transmission to the
circuit-breaker poles is performed by metal bellows. In the case of a motor operating stored-
energy mechanism, the closing spring is charged again immediately after a closing.

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If the motor supply voltage fails, the closing spring can be charged manually. To do this, there
is an opening in the cover with the hand crank coupling of the gear behind. The charging
condition of the spring can be read on the indicator.

The operations counter shows the number of closing processes.

Vacuum interrupters The vacuum interrupter is fixed at the interrupter support. The fixed contact is directly
connected to the housing. The moving contact is firmly connected to the connection bolt and
is centrally aligned in the guide. A metal bellows forms the vacuum-tight connection to the
interrupter housing.

Fig. 5: Vacuum interrupter

Equipment The basic version of the vacuum circuit-breaker with manual spring-operated mechanism is
equipped as follows:
• Operating mechanism
• Shunt release (Y1)
• Low-voltage plug connector with 10-pole wiring (Q0)
• Auxiliary switch 4NO + 4NC or 3NO + 4NC freely available (S1)
• Circuit-breaker tripping signal, cutout switches (S6, S7)
• Operations counter
• Feeder locking device

Additional equipment • Motor operating mechanism (M1) with mechanical and electrical anti-pumping device
• Position switch for "closing spring charged" indication (S41, S42)
• Closing solenoid (Y9) (option)
• 2nd shunt release (Y2)
• Undervoltage release (Y7)
• C.t.-operated release (Y4)
• Low-energy c.t.-operated release (Y6)
• Interlocking between feeder locking device and three-position disconnector (circuit-breaker
only lockable in earthed position)
• Interlocking between feeder locking device, three-position disconnector and cable
compartment cover (circuit-breaker only lockable in earthed position, cable compartment
cover only removable in earthed position)
• Interlocking between feeder locking device, three-position disconnector and cable
compartment cover (circuit-breaker only lockable in earthed position, cable compartment
cover only removable in earthed position) and additional key-operated interlock

Possible release
combinations Release Release combination

1 2 3 4 5
1st shunt release Type 3AY1510 X X X X X
2st shunt release Type 3AX1101 – X – – X
3st shunt release Type 3AX1101 – – – – –
C.t.-operated release Type 3AX1102; 0.5 A or – – X – X
Type 3AX1104, 0.1 Ws
Undervoltage release Type 3AX1103 – – – X –
X: 1 unit of each release, a maximum of 3 releases can be combined

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8.2 Three-position disconnector

The three-position disconnector combines the functions:
• DISCONNECTING
• EARTHING
• READY-TO-EARTH

Application:
• Circuit-breaker panel 630 A and 1000 A
• Disconnector panel 630 A and 1000 A

Features • Operation via rotary bushings welded into the front of the switchgear vessel

Equipment The basic version of the three-position disconnector is equipped as follows:

• Auxiliary switch, freely available
- in EARTHING function with 3NO + 3NC
- in DISCONNECTING function with 3NO + 3NC

• In the circuit-breaker panel: Mechanical interlocking to the circuit-breaker

Additional equipment • Motor operating mechanism

• Electromechanical interlock

Switch positions of the three-position disconnector

CLOSED position OPEN position READY-TO-EARTH position

Busbar connection
Cable connection or circuit-breaker

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8.3 Operating mechanisms for the three-position disconnector

In NXPLUS C Wind switchgear, the three-position disconnector is used in a disconnector panel
or in combination with circuit-breakers in a circuit-breaker panel.

The three-position disconnector is operated from the switchgear front.

Equipment Auxiliary switch

Each operating mechanism is equipped with an auxiliary switch for the position indication.

Operating mechanism for three-position disconnector

Application:

• Circuit-breaker panel 630 A and 800 A

• Disconnector panel 630 A and 1000 A

Position indicator for three-position

disconnector (DISCONNECTING function)
Interrogation lever (only within circuit-breaker
panel)
Position indicator for three-position
disconnector (EARTHING/READY-TO-EARTH
function)
Ready-for-service indicator
Actuating opening for earthing switch
(EARTHING/READY-TO-EARTH function)
Actuating opening for disconnector
(DISCONNECTING function)
Control gate for opening the actuating openings
(can only be operated in the circuit-breaker
panel if the interrogation lever is pushed
downwards)

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8.4 Three-position switch-disconnector

Features • The three-position switch-disconnector is designed for a rated voltage of up to 36 kV.

• Switching functions as general-purpose switch-disconnector (class E3)
The three-position switch disconnector incorporates the functions of a switch-disconnector and
a make-proof earthing switch with the switch positions
• CLOSE
• OPEN
• EARTHED

Application
• Ring-main panel

Fig. 6: Operation of three-position switch

Mode of operation The operating shaft forms one unit together with the three contact blades. Due to the
arrangement of the fixed contacts (earth - busbar), it is not necessary to interlock the CLOSE
and EARTHING functions.

Closing operation During the closing operation, the operating shaft with the moving contact blades changes
from the OPEN to the CLOSED position.

The force of the spring-operated mechanism ensures a high closing speed and a reliable
connection of the main circuit.

Opening operation During the opening operation, the arc is caused to rotate by the arc-suppression system, thus
preventing the development of a fixed root. This very effective arc extinction provides short
arcing times. The isolating distance in gas established after opening fulfils the conditions for
isolating distances according to IEC/EN 62271-102 / VDE 0671-102, IEC/EN 62271-103 /
VDE 0671-103 and IEC/EN 62271-1 / VDE 0671-1.

Earthing operation The "EARTHING" operation is implemented by the turning movement of the operating lever
(rotation, if required) from the "OPEN" to the "EARTHED" position.

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8.5 Operating mechanisms of three-position switch-disconnectors

Features • Mechanical endurance: 1000 operating cycles

• Manual operation with the help of a slip-on operating lever
• Option: Motor operation of the disconnecting function and earthing function
• Control board with accordingly cut-out switching gate prevents the three-position switch-
disconnector from being switched directly from the CLOSED via the OPEN to the EARTHED
position.
• Two separate actuating openings are provided for unambiguous selection of either the load-
break or make-proof earthing functions.
• Operation via rotary movement, operating direction according to IEC/EN 60 447 (VDN/VDEW
recommendation).

Spring-operated The spring-operated mechanism is used for the three-position switch-disconnector in ring-
mechanism main panels (as ring-main switch). The switching movements are performed independently of
the operating speed.
Design The three-position switch-disconnector is operated through a gas-tight welded bushing at the
front of the switchgear vessel.

Ring-main feeder:
Ready-for-service
indicator
Manual operation of the
rotary lever mechanism
for the CLOSE function
Auxiliary switch (option)
Control gate/locking
device for three-position
switch-disconnector
Motor operating
mechanism (option)
Manual operation of the
rotary lever mechanism
for the EARTHING
function
Cable compartment
interlock
Capacitive voltage
detecting system at the
cable feeder
Position indicator for
three-position switch-
disconnector
Capacitive voltage
detecting system on the
busbar (option)

Fig. 7: Front operating mechanism in ring-main feeder

Options for all • Motor operating mechanism

operating mechanisms - Remote operation (standard) applied to terminal
- Local operation by momentary-contact rotary control switch in the low-voltage
compartment (option)
- Manual operation possible by operating lever
• Wiring
- Auxiliary switches and motor operating mechanisms are wired to terminal strips in the low-
voltage compartment.

Option for • Auxiliary switch

ring-main feeder - For switch-disconnector function: CLOSED and OPEN: 1 NO + 1 NC + 2 changeover
- For earthing switch function: CLOSED and OPEN: 1 NO + 1 NC + 2 changeover

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8.6 Voltage transformers

Features • According to VDE 0414-9-3 and IEC 61869-3

• Cast-resin insulated
• Inductive type
• Touchable due to metal enclosure
• Safe-to-touch due to metal cover
• Pluggable
• Arranged outside the primary enclosure (switchgear vessel)

Mounting location • On the busbar

Busbar voltage transformer

Voltage transformer types Busbar voltage transformer

• Pluggable in the cross pieces of the busbar using adapters
• No separate metering panel required
• Repeat test at 80% of the rated short-duration power-frequency withstand voltage possible
with mounted voltage transformer

Electrical data
Primary data for type 4MT2 36 kV
For operating voltages from 30 to 35 kV, rated voltage factor Un/8h = 1.9; Un/continuous = 1.2

Rated voltage [kV] Rated short-duration Rated lightning impulse Standard Operating voltage
power-frequency withstand voltage [kV] [kV]
withstand voltage [kV]
36 70 170 IEC 30/ √ 3;
33/ √ 3;
34.5/ √ 3
35/ √ 3

Secondary data
Type Operating voltage Auxiliary Thermal limit current Rated long- Rating at accuracy class [VA]
[V] winding (measuring winding) time current
[A] 8 h [A] 0.2 0.5 1 3

4MT2 100/ √ 3; 100/ √ 3; 5 A 6 IEC

110/ √ 3; 110/ √ 3; 5, 10, 15, 20, 10, 15, 20, 25, 10, 15, 20, 25, 10, 15, 20, 25,
120/ √ 3 120/ √ 3 25 30, 45 30, 45, 50, 60, 75 30, 45, 50, 60, 75

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8.7 Current transformers

Features • According to VDE 0414-9-2 and IEC 61869-2

• Designed as ring-core current transformers, single-pole:
- Ring core as carrier of secondary winding
- Main circuit corresponds to primary winding

• Free of dielectrically stressed cast-resin parts (due to design)

• Arranged outside the primary enclosure (switchgear vessel) due to single-pole design of
cable connection
• Inductive type
• Certifiable
• Climate-independent
• Insulation class E
• Secondary connection by means of a terminal strip in the low-voltage compartment of the
panel

Mounting locations • Around the busbar

• At the panel connection
• Around the cable
Front view: Side view:
Busbar current
transformer
Feeder current
transformer
Cable-type current
transformer
Zero-sequence current
transformer

Current transformer • Busbar current transformer

types - Inside diameter of transformer 56 mm
- Max. usable height 170 mm

• Feeder current transformer (only circuit-breaker panels)

- Inside diameter of transformer 106 mm
- Max. usable height 205 mm

• Cable-type current transformer for shielded cables

- Inside diameter of transformer 55 mm
- Max. usable height 170 mm

• Zero-sequence current transformer underneath the panels (included in the scope of supply);
on-site installation

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Electrical data
Current transformer type 4MC 4MC7032 (core height 80 WIC
mm)
Operating voltage max. 0.8 kV max. 0.8 kV max. 0.8 kV
Rated short-duration power- frequency 3 kV 3 kV 3 kV
withstand voltage (winding test)
Rated frequency 50/60 Hz 50/60 Hz 50/60 Hz
Rated continuous thermal current max. 1.2 x rated current max. 1.2 x rated current max. 1.2 x rated current (primary)
(primary) (primary)
Rated thermal short-time current, max. 1 s up to 25 kA up to 25 kA up to 25 kA
Rated current dynamic unlimited unlimited unlimited
primary 40 A to 600 A 40 A to 600 A 14.4 A - 57.6 A to 115.2 A - 490.8 A
secondary 1 A and 5 A 1 A and 5 A 0.075 A to 0.3 A
Multiratio (secondary) 100 - 50 A to 600 - 300 A 100 - 50 A to 600 - 300 A -
Core data according to rated primary current max. 3 cores max. 3 cores max. 2 cores
Measuring core Rating 2.5 VA to 10 VA 2.5 VA to 10 VA -
Class 0.2 to 1 0.2 to 1 -
Overcurrent M10 M10 -
factor
Protection core Rating 2.5 VA to 30 VA 2.5 VA to 30 VA 0.1 VA
Class 5 or 10 5 or 10 5 or 10
Overcurrent P10 to P30 P10 to P30 P80
factor
Permissible ambient air temperature max. 60 °C max. 60 °C max. 60 °C
Insulation class E E E

8.8 Busbar system

Fig. 8: Busbar system 630 A/1000 A

The busbar is single-pole insulated with silicone rubber. Each phase has an earthed layer on
the outside (screened busbar system). This design makes the busbar independent of climatic
effects.

As the busbar system is arranged outside the gas compartment, extension or panel
replacement is possible within a very short period of time without requiring any gas work.

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8.9 Cable connection

Possible combinations of cable connection types (T-plugs, coupling inserts) and
surge arresters in NXPLUS C Wind up to 36 kV
For gas-insulated switchgear NXPLUS C Wind, basically only cable plugs shielded by means of
an external semi-conductive layer (also called screened cable T-plugs) can be used. This
external semi-conductive layer must be earthed. Earthing is normally done through a cable
connection.

Insulated cable T-plugs (without external semi-conductive layer) are not permissible, as this
plug type often produces partial discharges due to the proximity to earthed parts of the
switchgear. Partial discharges destroy the cable T-plug, causing an arc between phase and
earth.

The connection of conventional cable sealing ends via elbow adapters, e.g. type AKE, is not
permissible either, as this connection system is also insulated and not screened (no external
semi-conductive layer).

Circuit-breaker panels 630 A / 800 A

Number Make Rated Conductor cross- Insulation T-plugs/phase Coupling inserts/ Surge arresters with coupling inserts
of cables voltage section 1) coupling plugs
per panel bolted bolted Arresters/phase Coupling
[mm2]
and phase unit
1 Nexans 36 50 to 240 EPDM 1x M400TB/G – 1x 400PB-5(10)SA-xxx –
Euromold 36 50 to 240 EPDM 1x M430TB/G – 1x 300SA-10-xx –
36 50 to 630 EPDM 1x M484TB/G – 1x 800SA-10-xx –
36 300 to 630 EPDM 1x M440TB/G – 1x 400PB-5(10)SA-xxx –
Südkabel 36 70 to 300 Silicone 1x SET 36 – – –
36 70 to 500 Silicone 1x SEHT 33 – 1x MUT 33 1x KU 33
nkt cables 36 25 to 300 Silicone 1x CB 36-630 – 1x CSA36-10 –
36 400 to 630 Silicone 1x CB 36- – 1x CSA36-10 –
630(1250)
Tyco Electronics 36 25 to 300 Silicone 1x RSTI-66xx – 1x RSTI-CC-66SAxxx –
Raychem 36 25 to 300 Silicone 1x RSTI-68xx – – –
36 400 to 630 Silicone 1x RSTI-66Lxx – 1x RSTI-66SAxxx 1x RSTI-
66CP-M16
36 400 to 800 Silicone 1x RSTI-69xx – – –
2 Nexans 36 50 to 240 EPDM 2x M400TB/G 1x M400CP – –
Euromold 36 50 to 240 EPDM 1x M430TB/G 1x M300PBM-630A 1x 300SA-10-xx –
36 50 to 360 EPDM 1x M484TB/G 1x M804PB/G – –
36 300 to 630 EPDM 2x M440TB/G 1x M400CP – –
Südkabel 36 70 to 500 Silicone 2x SEHT 33 1x KU 33 – –
nkt cables 36 25 to 300 Silicone 1x CB 36-630 1x CC36-630 1x CSA36-10 –
36 25 to 300 Silicone 2x CB 36-630 1x CP 630C – –
36 400 to 630 Silicone 2x CB 36- 1x CC36-630(1250) 1x CSA36-10 –
630(1250)
36 400 to 630 Silicone 2x CB 36- 1x CP 630C – –
630(1250)
Tyco Electronics 36 25 to 300 Silicone 1x RSTI-66xx 1x RSTI-CC-66xx – –
Raychem 36 25 to 300 Silicone 1x RSTI-68xx 1x RSTI-CC-68xx – –
36 400 to 630 Silicone 2x RSTI-66Lxx 1x RSTI-66CP-M16 – –
36 400 to 800 Silicone 1x RSTI-69xx 1x RSTI-CC-69xx – –
1)
Observe the actual short-circuit and current carrying capacity of the cables and sealing ends.

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Disconnector panel 630 A / 800 A, ring-main panel 630 A

Number Make Rated Conductor cross- Insulation T-plugs/phase Coupling inserts/ Surge arresters with coupling inserts
of cables voltage section 1) coupling plugs
per panel bolted bolted Arresters/phase Coupling unit
[mm2]
and phase
1 Nexans 36 50 to 240 EPDM 1x M400TB/G – 1x 400PB 5(10) SA-xxx –
Euromold 36 50 to 240 EPDM 1x M430TB/G – 1x 300SA-10-xx –
36 50 to 630 EPDM 1x M484TB/G - 1x 800SA-10-xx –
36 300 to 630 EPDM 1x M440TB/G – 1x 400PB 5(10) SA-xxx –
Südkabel 36 70 to 500 Silicone 1x SET 36 – – –
36 70 to 500 Silicone 1x SEHT 33 – 1x MUT33 1x KU33
nkt cables 36 25 to 300 Silicone 1x CB36-630 – 1x CSA36-10 –
36 400 to 630 Silicone 1x CB36- – 1x CSA36-10 –
630(1250)
Tyco 36 25 to 300 Silicone 1x RSTI-66xx – 1x RSTI-CC-66SAxxx –
Electronics 36 25 to 300 Silicone 1x RSTI-68xx – – –
Raychem 36 400 to 630 Silicone 1x RSTI-66Lxx – 1x RSTI-CC-66SAxxx 1x RSTI-66CP-
M16
36 400 to 800 Silicone 1x RSTI-69xx – – –
2 Nexans 36 50 to 240 EPDM 2x M400TB/G 1x M400CP – –
Euromold 36 50 to 240 EPDM 1x M430TB/G 1x M300PB/G – –
36 50 to 630 EPDM 1x M484TBG 1x M804PB/G 1x 800SA-10-xx –
36 300 to 630 EPDM 2x M440TB/G 1x M400CP – –
Südkabel 36 70 to 500 Silicone 2x SEHT 33 1x KU33 – –
nkt cables 36 25 to 300 Silicone 1x CB36-630 1x CC36-630 1x CSA36-10 –
36 25 to 300 Silicone 2x CB36-630 1x CP-630C 1x CSA36-10 –
36 400 to 630 Silicone 1x CB36- 1x CC36- 1x CSA36-10 –
630(1250) 630(1250)
36 400 to 630 Silicone 2x CB36- 1x CP-630C – –
630(1250)
Tyco 36 25 to 300 Silicone 1x RSTI-66xx 1x RSTI-CC-66xx 1x RSTI-CC-66SAxxx –
Electronics 36 25 to 300 Silicone 1x RSTI-68xx 1x RSTI-CC-68xx – –
Raychem 36 400 to 630 Silicone 2x RSTI-66Lxx 1x RSTI-66CP-M16 1x RSTI-CC-66SAxxx 1x RSTI-66CP-
M16
36 400 to 800 Silicone 1x RSTI-69xx 1x RSTI-CC-69xx – –
3 Nexans 36 50 to 240 EPDM 1x M430TB/G 1x M300PBM- – –
Euromold 630A
nkt cables 36 25 to 300 Silicone 1x CB36-630 2x CC36-630 – –
36 2x CP-630C – –
36 400 to 630 Silicone 1x CB 36- 2x CC36- – –
630(1250) 630(1250)
36 400 to 630 Silicone 2x CB 36- 1x CP-630C – –
630(1250)
Tyco 36 25 to 300 Silicone 1x RSTI-66xx 2x RSTI-CC-66xx – –
Electronics 36 25 to 300 Silicone 1x RSTI-68xx 2x RSTI-CC-68xx – –
Raychem
36 400 to 630 Silicone 3x RSTI-66Lxx 2x RSTI-66CP-M16 – –
36 400 to 800 Silicone 1x RSTI-69xx 2x RSTI-CC-69xx – –
1)
Observe the actual short-circuit and current carrying capacity of the cables and sealing ends.

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Thermoplastic-insulated according to IEC 60 502-2 and VDE 0276-620

cables ≤ 36 kV

Cable type Cable sealing end Comment

Make Type Cross-section [mm2]

1-core cable, PE and XLPE- Nexans Euromold M400TB/G 50 to 240 EPDM with semi-conductive layer
insulated M430TB/G 50 to 240 EPDM with semi-conductive layer
N2YSY (Cu) and N2XSY (Cu) M484TB/G 70 to 630 EPDM with semi-conductive layer
or M440 TB/G 300 to 630 EPDM with semi-conductive layer
NA2YSY (Al) and NA2XSY (Al) nkt cables CB 36-630 25 to 300 Silicone with semi-conductive layer
(optionally with metal housing)
CB 36-630(1250) 400 to 630 Silicone with semi-conductive layer
(optionally with metal housing)
Südkabel SEHDT 33 70 to 500 Silicone with semi-conductive layer
(optionally with metal housing)
Tyco Electronics RSTI-66xx 25 to 240 Silicone with semi-conductive layer, with
Raychem capacitive measuring point
RSTI-68xx 25 to 240 Silicone with semi-conductive layer, with
capacitive measuring point
RSTI-66Lxx 400 to 630 Silicone with semi-conductive layer, with
capacitive measuring point
RSTI-69xx 400 to 800 Silicone with semi-conductive layer, with
capacitive measuring point

Cable T-plug connection • Connection of cable T-plugs suitable for bushings with outside cone as interface type C
according to EN 50181
• Connection cross-sections up to 800 mm2

Surge arresters • Pluggable on cable T-plug (Nexans Euromold, Tyco Electronics Raychem, nkt cables and
Südkabel)
• Surge arresters recommended
- if, at the same time, the cable system is directly connected to the overhead line.
- if, at the same time, the protection zone of the surge arrester at the end tower of the
overhead line does not cover the switchgear.
- in offshore wind farms.

NOTE!
 Cable T-plugs and surge arresters must be from the same manufacturer, see page 22,
"Possible combinations of cable connection types (T-plugs, coupling inserts) and surge
arresters in NXPLUS C Wind up to 36 kV".

Check of mounting space Surge arresters are used only with one cable connected per phase. Some types of surge
arresters exceed the permissible dimensions. The following table informs about possible
combinations (x):

Surge arrester type 1 cable per phase 2 cables per phase

Circuit-breaker Disconnector Ring-main Circuit-breaker Disconnector Ring-main

panel panel panel panel panel panel
Nexans Euromold 400PB-10-SA-45L X X X – – –
Nexans Euromold 300SA-10-xx X X X X X X
Südkabel MUT 33 + KU 33 –* X X – – –
nkt cables CSA 36-10 X X X X** X X
Tyco Electronics Raychem RSTI-CC-66SAxxx –* X X –* X X
Tyco Electronics Raychem RSTI-66SAxxx –* X X –* X X
* protrudes into the floor area; possible depending on the local conditions, e.g. with sufficient hole depth
** depending on the plug type (see page 22, "Possible combinations of cable connection types (T-plugs, coupling inserts) and surge arresters in
NXPLUS C Wind up to 36 kV")

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8.10 Ready-for-service indicator

Fig. 9: Ready-for-service indicator Fig. 10: Ready-for-service indicator

on the front plate on the front plate
(disconnector panel, (ring-main panel)
circuit-breaker panel)

Features • Self-monitoring, easy to read

• Independent of temperature and pressure variations
• Independent of the site altitude
• Only responds to changes in gas density
• Option: Alarm switch 1NO + 1NC for remote electrical indication
• Contactless detection of gas monitoring

Mode of operation

Stainless-steel vessel filled

with SF6 gas
Measurement box in stainless-
steel vessel filled with SF6 gas
Magnetic coupling
Red indication: not ready for
service
Green indication: ready for
service

Fig. 11: Gas monitoring principle

For the ready-for-service indicator, a gas-tight measurement box is installed inside the
switchgear vessel. A coupling magnet transmits the position of the measurement box to an
armature located outside the switchgear vessel. This armature moves the ready-for-service
indicator of the switchgear.

Thermal variations of the gas pressure are compensated, as the gas available in the
measurement box and in the vessel expands in the same way when it gets warm. A change of
the gas density in the switchgear vessel caused by a leak is indicated due to the pressure
difference between the switchgear vessel and the measurement box. The gas density is
decisive for the insulating capacity.

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8.11 Interlocks
• The three-position disconnector is equipped with a mechanical interlock. This interlock
prevents the circuit-breaker from being closed while the three-position disconnector is
being operated. Furthermore the mechanical interlock prevents the three-position
disconnector from being operated while the circuit-breaker is closed.
• The switching gate prevents switching straight from CLOSED to READY-TO-EARTH or from
READY-TO-EARTH to CLOSED, as the operating lever must be re-inserted in the OPEN
position.
• The control gate of the switching gate of the three-position switch can be padlocked in all
three switch positions.

Circuit-breaker panel/disconnector panel

Control gate lever in position:
Left Center Right

The three-position switch can be Switching operation not possible READY-TO-EARTH/EARTHING

operated possible

Ring-main panel
Control gate lever in position:
Up Center Down

The three-position switch can be Switching operation not possible READY-TO-EARTH/EARTHING

operated possible

Optional interlocks:
• Mechanical interlocking between feeder locking device and three-position disconnector
(circuit-breaker only lockable in earthed position)
• Mechanical interlocking between feeder locking device, three-position disconnector and
cable compartment cover (circuit-breaker only lockable in earthed position, cable
compartment cover only removable in earthed position)
• Mechanical interlocking between feeder locking device, three-position disconnector and
cable compartment cover (circuit-breaker only lockable in earthed position, cable
compartment cover only removable in earthed position) with key-operated interlock
• Mechanical interlocking between the three-position switch and the cable compartment
cover (cable compartment cover only removable in earthed position)
• Mechanical interlocking between the three-position switch and the cable compartment
cover (cable compartment cover only removable in earthed position) with key-operated
interlock
• Electromagnetic interlocking of the actuating openings for the three-position switch
• A closing lock-out (option) in the ring-main panel prevents the three-position switch-
disconnector from being switched to the CLOSED position if the cable compartment cover is
removed.

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8.12 Voltage detecting systems

For voltage detection according to IEC 61243-5 and VDE 0682 Part 415 with the following
voltage detecting systems:
• LRM plug-in sockets
• VOIS+, VOIS R+ (option)
• CAPDIS -S1/-S2+ (option)
• WEGA 1.2/2.2 (option)

VOIS, WEGA,
CAPDIS-S1+/S2+
fixed-mounted
LRM indicator plugged in

Fig. 12: Voltage detecting system via capacitive voltage divider

(principle)

• -C1: Capacitance integrated into bushing

• -C2: Capacitance of the connection leads and the voltage indicator to earth
• ULE=UN/ √ 3 during rated operation in the three-phase system
• U2=UA=Voltage at the capacitive interface of the switchgear or at the voltage indicator

LRM plug-in sockets

Fig. 13: LRM plug-in sockets

Features of LRM • Verification of safe isolation from supply phase by phase through insertion of the voltage
plug-in sockets indicator in the corresponding plug-in sockets
• Voltage indicator suitable for continuous operation
• Safe-to-touch
• Routine-tested
• Measuring system and voltage indicator can be tested
• Voltage indicator flashes if high voltage is present
• Fixed-mounted capacitive voltage dividers in the bushings

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The marking for documentation of the repeat test of the interface condition is located next to
the LRM plug-in sockets:

Fig. 14: Documentation to repeat test of interface condition

VOIS+, VOIS R+

Fig. 15: Voltage indicator type VOIS+

Features of • Integrated display, without auxiliary power

VOIS+, VOIS R+ • With indication "A1" to "A3" (see page 153, "Indications VOIS, VOIS R+, CAPDIS -S1+/-S2+")
• Maintenance-free, repeat test required
• With integrated 3-phase test socket for phase comparison (also suitable for plug-in voltage
indicator)
• Degree of protection IP 54, temperature range -25 °C to +55°C
• With integrated signaling relays (only VOIS R+)
• "M1": Operating voltage present at one phase L1, L2 or L3 as a minimum
• "M2": Operating voltage not present at L1, L2 and L3

CAPDIS-Sx+

Fig. 16: Voltage indicator type CAPDIS -S2+ (option)

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Common features of • Maintenance-free

CAPDIS -S1+/-S2+ • Integrated display, without auxiliary power
• Integrated repeat test of the interfaces (self-monitoring)
• With integrated function test (without auxiliary power) by pressing the "Test" button
• Adjustable to different operating voltage ranges
• With integrated 3-phase test socket for phase comparison (also suitable for plug-in voltage
indicator)
• Degree of protection IP 54, temperature range –25 °C to +55 °C
• With signal-lead test
• With overvoltage monitoring and signaling at 1.2 times operating voltage

DANGER!
High voltage! Danger! Do only modify the factory setting of the C2 module in the voltage
detecting system CAPDIS-S1+/S2+ after consultation with the regional Siemens representative!

 If the setting of the C2 module was modified by mistake, re-establish the factory setting as
follows:
- Pull out the C2 module at the rear side of CAPDIS-S1+/S2+
- Plug the C2 module into CAPDIS-S1+/S2+ so that the marked arrow on the housing
points to the marking on the C2 module

Fig. 17: Marking of the factory setting at the C2 module

Features of CAPDIS-S1+ • Without auxiliary power

• With indication "A1" to "A7" (see page 153, "Indications VOIS, VOIS R+, CAPDIS -S1+/-S2+")
• Without ready-for-service monitoring
• Without signaling relay (thus without auxiliary contacts)

Features of CAPDIS-S2+ • With indication "A0" to "A8" (see page 153, "Indications VOIS, VOIS R+, CAPDIS -S1+/-S2+")
• Only by pressing the "Test" pushbutton: "ERROR" indication (A8), e.g. in case of missing
auxiliary voltage
• With ready-for-service monitoring (external auxiliary power required)
• With integrated signaling relay for signals "M1" to ”M4” (auxiliary power required):
- "M1": Voltage present at phases L1, L2, L3
- "M2": Voltage not present at L1, L2 and L3 (= active zero indication)
- "M3": Earth fault or voltage failure, e.g. in one phase
- "M4": External auxiliary power missing (with operating voltage present or not)

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WEGA 1.2

Fig. 18: Voltage indicator type WEGA 1.2

Features of WEGA 1.2 • With indication "A1" to "A5" (see page 155, "Indications WEGA 1.2, WEGA 2.2")
• Maintenance-free
• Integrated repeat test of the interface (self-monitoring)
• With integrated function test (without auxiliary power) by pressing the "Display Test" button
• With integrated 3-phase LRM test socket for phase comparison
• Degree of protection IP 54, temperature range –25 °C to +55 °C
• Without integrated signaling relay
• Without auxiliary power

WEGA 2.2

Fig. 19: Voltage indicator type WEGA 2.2

Features of WEGA 2.2 • With indication "A0" to "A6" (see page 155, "Indications WEGA 1.2, WEGA 2.2")
• Maintenance-free
• Integrated repeat test of the interface (self-monitoring)
• With integrated function test (without auxiliary power) by pressing the "Display Test" button
• With integrated 3-phase LRM test socket for phase comparison
• Degree of protection IP 54, temperature range –25 °C to +55 °C
• With integrated signaling relay
• Auxiliary power required

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8.13 Short-circuit/earth-fault indicator (ring-main panel)

All ring-main feeders can be optionally equipped with a 3-phase short-circuit or earth-fault
indicator.

Features • Indication at the switchgear front

• Factory-assembled including sensor mounted on ring-main cable bushing
• Short-circuit pickup values: See table
• Reset manually or automatically after a preset time, depending on the type
• Optical signals when a pre-selected pickup value is exceeded
• Option: Remote electrical indication via passing contact (changeover contact) or via
maintained contact (D) connected to terminals (rear side of device).

Exemplary selection of short-circuit/earth-fault indicators

Fig. 20: Short-circuit indicator ALPHA E, make Horstmann

Fig. 21: Short-circuit indicator SIGMA, make Horstmann)

Fig. 22: Short-circuit indicator IKI-20, make Kries

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Selection of short-circuit/earth-fault indicators

Indicator type Reset Remote reset: Automatically Pickup values Pickup values Remote indication
after return of as
auxiliary voltage/ x = Number of
primary current relays
A: By auxiliary Short-circuit current Ik Earth-fault current IE W: Passing
voltage (A) (A) contact
manually automatically B: Via NO Standard, other values Standard, other D: Maintained
after contact on request values on request contact
(floating)
Short-circuit indicator (make Horstmann)
ALPHA M x - - - 400, 600, 800, 1000 - x = 1, W, D
ALPHA E 2 h or 4 h A (12-60V AC/
DC)
Opto F 3.0 1) x 1, 2, 4 or 8 h B (1NO) - 400, 600, 800, 1000 - x = 1, W, D
SIGMA x 1, 2, 4 or 8 h B (1NO) - 400, 600, 800, 1000 - x = 1, W, D
SIGMA ACDC 2) Auxiliary voltage or self-adjustment
Earth-fault/short-circuit indicator (make Horstmann)
Opto F+E 3.0 1) x 1, 2, 4 or 8 h B (1NO) - 400, 600, 800, 1000 40, 80, 120, 160 x = 2, W, D
SIGMA F+E x 1, 2, 4 or 8 h B (1NO) - 400, 600, 800, 1000 20*, 40, 60, 80, 100, x = 2, W, D
SIGMA F+E ACDC 2) Auxiliary voltage or self-adjustment 120, 160 *) not with
all measuring sensors
Earth-fault indicator (make Horstmann)
EARTH ZERO x 2, 4 or 8 h - Auxiliary voltage - 25, 50, 75, 100 x = 1, W, D
Combined short-circuit/earth-fault indicator (make Kries Energietechnik)
IKI-20Bx Yes 2 h, 4 h B (1NO) Primary current 400, 600, 800, 1000, 40, 80, 100, 150 x = 1, 2 or 3, W, D
IKI-20Tx Auxiliary voltage 2000
IKI-20PULS Auxiliary voltage Pulse detection x = 2, W, D
1)
Power supply for LED indication via built-in long-time lithium cell, alternatively 12–110 V DC or 24–60 V AC
2)
External auxiliary voltage required (12-60 V DC or 110-230 V AC)

8.14 Accessories

Standard accessories • Operating and installation instructions

• Operating lever for operating the three-position disconnector:
- Operating lever for DISCONNECTING function

- Operating lever for EARTHING/READY-TO-EARTH function (handle painted red)

• Adapter for operating the three-position switch-disconnector:

- Adapter for DISCONNECTING function with DISCONNECTING symbol (see arrow)

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- Adapter for EARTHING function with EARTHING symbol (see arrow)

• Hand crank for charging the circuit-breaker closing spring

• Adapter for emergency operation (to be used only with motor operating mechanism)

• Torx screwdriver T25 to open the cable compartment cover

• Double-bit key with a diameter of 3 mm for the door of the low-voltage compartment

Other accessories According to the order documents/purchase order (selection):

• Cable plugs / adapter systems

• Surge arresters

• LRM voltage indicators

• Test units to check the capacitive interface and the voltage indicators
• Device for the function test of the plug-in indicator

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• Phase comparison test units (examples):

Phase comparison test unit make Pfisterer, type EPV

As combined test unit (HR and LRM) for
• Voltage detection
• Phase comparison
• Interface testing at the switchgear
• Integrated self-test

Phase comparison test unit make Kries, type CAP-Phase

As combined test unit (HR and LRM) for
• Voltage detection
• Repeat test
• Phase comparison
• Phase sequence test
• Self-test
• The unit does not require a battery.

Phase comparison test unit make Horstmann, type ORION 3.1

As combined test unit (HR and LRM) for
• Phase comparison
• Interface testing at the switchgear
• Voltage detection
• Integrated self-test
• Indication via LED and acoustic alarm
• Phase sequence indicator

Phase comparison test unit make Hachmann, type VisualPhase LCD

As combined test unit (HR and LRM) for
• Voltage detection with measured-value indication
• Interface test
• Low voltage detection
• Documentable repeat test
• Phase comparison with LED signal and measured-
value indication
• Phase angle from -180° to +180°
• Phase sequence evaluation
• Frequency quality
• Complete self-test

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Service flap (option) The service flap for fastening the standard accessories is located in the switchgear
termination.

Service flap

Fig. 23: Service flap with standard accessories

NOTE!
Changed switchgear width due to service flap

 Due to the service flap, the switchgear width is extended by 50 mm.

ATTENTION!
Risk of injury when closing the service flap! Fingers can be trapped between service flap and
switchgear front.

 Hold service flap at the provided recess when closing it.

ATTENTION!
Do not let service flap shut close! Switchgear may be damaged.

 Close service flap in a controlled manner.

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9 Technical data

9.1 Complete switchgear

General electrical data

Rated voltage kV 36
Rated short-duration power-frequency withstand voltage
- phase-to-phase, phase-to-earth, open contact gap kV 70
- across the isolating distance kV 80
Rated lightning impulse withstand voltage
- phase-to-phase, phase-to-earth, open contact gap kV 170
- across the isolating distance kV 195
Rated frequency Hz 50/601)
Rated short-circuit breaking current kA max. 25
Rated short-circuit making current kA max. 63/65 2)
Rated peak withstand current kA max. 63/65 2)
Rated short-time withstand current kA max. 25 (1 s)
kA max. 20 (3 s)
Rated normal current of busbar, max. A 630/800/1000
Rated normal current for incoming and outgoing feeders A 630/800/1000
Temperature range o
C -25 to +55
1)
for ring-main panel 25 kA (1s) only for 50 Hz
2)
for ring-main panel max. 63 kA

High-voltage test The following table shows the power consumption per panel for dimensioning the high-
equipment voltage test equipment. The test voltage is supplied through a feeder panel of NXPLUS C Wind.
Further panels to be tested are switched off during the test.

Test voltage [kV] Power consumption of the Power consumption of further

incoming feeder panel [mA] panels (busbar) [mA]
56* 10 5
* 80% according to IEC 62271-200

Power losses per panel

Rated normal Power loss [W] (rated voltage: 36 kV)
current [A]
Circuit-breaker Disconnector panel Disconnector panel Ring-main panel
panel 630 A 1000 A 630 A
100 7 4 3 5
200 25 15 10 20
400 100 60 40 75
630 250 150 100 180
800 410 - 180 –
1000 - - 260 –

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Phase sequence in the

Phase L1
busbar compartment
Phase L2
Phase L3
Switchgear front

Fig. 24: Phase sequence of bushings in the busbar compartment

Phase L1
Phase L2
Phase L3
Extension for
the cable
connection
Switchgear
front

Fig. 25: Phase sequence of bushings at the lateral cable connection

(circuit-breaker panel, ring-main panel)

Phase sequence in the

Phase L1
cable compartment
Phase L2
Phase L3

Fig. 26: Phase sequence of bushings in the cable compartment

(circuit-breaker panel)

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Phase L1
Phase L2
Phase L3

Fig. 27: Phase sequence of bushings in the cable compartment

(disconnector panel, ring-main panel)

Gas leakage rate The gas leakage rate is < 0.1% per year (referred to the absolute gas pressure).

9.2 Classification of NXPLUS C Wind according to IEC 62 271-200

Design and construction
Partition class PM (partition of metal)
Loss of service continuity category 1)
- Panels LSC 2
Accessibility to compartments (enclosure)
- Busbar compartment Tool-based
- Switching device compartment Non-accessible
- Low-voltage compartment Tool-based
- Cable compartment Tool-based
Interlock-controlled and tool-based (option)
1)
The loss of service continuity category is always referred to the complete switchgear, i.e. the panel with the
lowest category determines the loss of service continuity category of the complete switchgear.

Internal arc classification

Designation of the internal arc classification IAC
IAC class for1) - Wall-standing IAC A FL 20 kA, 1 s
arrangement IAC A FL 25 kA, 1 s
- Free-standing IAC A FLR 20 kA, 1 s
arrangement IAC A FLR 25 kA, 1 s
Type of accessibility A Switchgear in closed electrical service location, access
"for authorized personnel only" according to IEC 62 271-
200
-F Front
-L Lateral
-R Rear (for free-standing arrangement)
Arc test current 25 kA
Test duration 1s
1)
Panels with lateral cable connection have internal arc classification IAC A F

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9.3 Standards, specifications, guidelines

Basic prescriptions and The fixed-mounted circuit-breaker switchgear NXPLUS C Wind for indoor installation complies
standards with the following prescriptions and standards:

IEC standard VDE standard EN standard

Switchgear NXPLUS C Wind IEC 62271-1 VDE 0671-1 EN 62271-1
IEC 62271-200 VDE 0671-200 EN 62271-200
IEC 62271-304 ‒ eLC/TS 62271-304
Switching Circuit-breaker IEC 62271-100 VDE 0671-100 EN 62271-100
devices Disconnector / earthing switch IEC 62271-102 VDE 0671-102 EN 62271-102
Switch-disconnector IEC 62271-103 VDE 0671-103 EN 62271-103
Voltage detecting systems IEC 61243-5 VDE 0682-415 EN 61243-5
Degree of IP code IEC 60529 VDE 0470-1 EN 60529
protection
IK code IEC 62262 VDE 0470-100 EN 50102
Insulation IEC 60071 VDE 0111 EN 60071
Instrument IEC 61869-1 VDE 0414-9-1 EN 61869-1
transformers Current transformer IEC 61869-2 VDE 0414-9-2 EN 61869-2
Voltage transformer IEC 61869-3 VDE 0414-9-3 EN 61869-3
Insulating gas SF6 IEC 60376 VDE 0373-1 EN 60376
Installation and erection IEC 61936-1 / HD VDE 0101 EN 61936-1 /
637-S1 HD 637-S1

Type approval according The vacuum interrupters fitted in the vacuum circuit-breakers are type-approved in
to German X-ray accordance with the X-ray regulations of the Federal Republic of Germany. They conform to
regulations (RöV) the requirements of the X-ray regulations of January 8, 1987 (Federal Law Gazette I 1987,
Page 114) in the new edition of April 30, 2003 (Federal Law Gazette I 2003, No. 17) up to the
value of the rated voltage stipulated in accordance with IEC/DIN VDE.

Electromagnetic The a.m. standards as well as the "EMC Guide for Switchgear"* are applied during design,
compatibility - EMC manufacture and erection of the switchgear. Installation, connection and maintenance have
to be performed in accordance with the stipulations of the operating instructions. For
operation, the legal stipulations applicable at the place of installation have to be observed
additionally. In this way, the switchgear assemblies of this type series fulfill the basic
protection requirements of the EMC guide.

The switchgear operator / owner must keep the technical documents supplied with the
switchgear throughout the entire service life, and keep them up-to-date in case of
modifications of the switchgear.

* (Dr. Bernd Jäkel, Ansgar Müller; Medium-Voltage Systems - EMV Guide for Switchgear; A&D
ATS SR/PTD M SP)

Protection against solid The panels of NXPLUS C Wind fulfill the following degrees of protection according to
foreign objects, electric IEC 62 271-200, IEC 60 529 and DIN VDE 0671-200:
shock and water • IP3XD standard for switchgear enclosure of operating front and side walls
• IP31D option for switchgear enclosure of operating front and side walls
• IP4X option for switchgear enclosure of operating front and side walls
• IP65 for parts under high voltage in all switchgear panels
• IP54 for secondary devices in the LV door, according to the definitions for the switchgear
enclosure

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Seismic withstand NXPLUS C Wind switchgear can be upgraded for regions at risk from earthquakes. For
capability (option) upgrading, earthquake qualification testing has been carried out in accordance with the
following standards:
• IEC 60068-3-3 “Guidance – seismic test methods for equipment”
• IEC 60068-2-57 “Test Ff: Vibration – Time-history method”
• IEC 60068-2-59 “Test Fe: Vibration – Sine-beat method”
• IEEE 693-2005 “Recommended Practice for Seismic Design of Substations”.

For installation on even and rigid concrete or steel structure (without considering building
influences), the tested ground accelerations meet the following requirements:
• Uniform Building Code 1997 (UBC) – Zone 4
• California Building Code 1998 (CBC) – Zone 4
• IEEE 693-2005 – High required response spectrum.

9.4 Rating plates

The rating plate contains all information that is binding for the panel and its components.

The rating plate is located:

• On the inside of the door of the low-voltage compartment (rating plates for panel, current
transformers)
• On the switchgear vessel

Fig. 29: Rating plate on the switchgear front

Fig. 28: Rating plate on the switchgear vessel (example)
(example)
Switchgear type Technical data
Serial number Internal arc classification
Year of manufacture Test mark for the performed acceptance test (German:
Panel number Abnahme-Prüfung) (pressure test) of the vessel

IAC classification This data (see item ) describes the internal arc classification of the panel according to
IEC 62271-200.

The IAC classification is referred to each panel. The data on the rating plate (see item )
describes the areas classified for the corresponding panel (see page 38, "Classification of
NXPLUS C Wind according to IEC 62 271-200").

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9.5 Vacuum circuit-breaker

Number of operating
Rated normal current 2 000 times
cycles
Short-circuit breaking current 20 times

Fig. 30: Permissible number of operating cycles n as a function of the breaking current I
(r.m.s. value) in kA

Operating times
Operating times Component Item designation Duration Unit
Closing time for stored-energy < 75 ms
mechanism
Charging time for electrical (M1) < 10 s
operation
Opening time Shunt release (Y1) < 65 ms
Additional release 3AX 11 (Y2), (Y4), (Y6), (Y7) < 50 ms
Arcing time < 15 ms
Opening time Shunt release (Y1) < 80 ms
Additional release 3AX 11 (Y2), (Y4), (Y6), (Y7) < 65 ms
Dead time 3 min
Close-open contact time Shunt release (Y1) < 75 ms
Additional release 3AX 11 (Y2), (Y4), (Y6), (Y7) < 60 ms
Synchronism error between the poles <2 ms
Minimum command duration
CLOSE Closing solenoid (Y9) 45 ms
OPEN Shunt release (Y1) 40 ms
OPEN Additional release 3AX 11 (Y2), (Y4), (Y6), (Y7) 20 ms
Shortest impulse duration of 10 ms
the c.b. tripping signal

Closing time The interval of time between the initiation (command) of the closing operation and the
instant when the contacts touch in all poles.

Opening time The interval of time between the initiation (command) of the opening operation and the
instant when the contacts separate in all poles.

Arcing time The interval of time from the first initiation of an arc and the instant of final arc extinction in
all poles.

Break time The interval of time between the initiation (command) of the opening operation and the
instant of final arc extinction in the last-pole-to-clear (=opening time and arcing time).

Close-open contact time The interval of time - in a make-break operating cycle - between the instant when the contacts
touch in the first pole in the closing process, and the instant when the contacts separate in all
poles in the subsequent opening process.

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Dead time Interval from the end of the current flow in all poles until the beginning of the current flow in
the first pole.

Operating mechanism The operating mechanisms of the circuit-breaker 3AH55 for NXPLUS C Wind arenot appropiate
for auto-reclosing.

Rated operating sequences:

O - t - CO - t - CO (t = 3 min)

O - t - CO - t ‘- CO (t = 0.3 sec, t‘ = 3 min)

O = OPEN operation, CO = CLOSE operation with subsequent OPEN operation at the shortest
internal close-open time of the vacuum circuit-breaker

Manual spring-operated The closing spring of the circuit-breaker is charged with the supplied hand
mechanism crank until the circuit-breaker closes. Then, manual or electrical opening is
possible.
Stored-energy mechanism The motor operating stored-energy mechanism starts directly after applying
the supply voltage - with the closing spring not charged - and is automatically
deactivated internally after completion of the charging process. After charging,
the "spring charged" indication is visible, and a click of the latch can be heard.
Then manual or electrical closing is possible and, after that, manual or electrical
opening.

For DC operation, the maximum power consumption is approx. 600 W. For AC operation, the
maximum power consumption is approx. 750 VA.

The rated current of the motor protection equipment is shown in the following table:

Rated supply voltage [V] Recommended rated current for the protection
equipment* [A]
24 DC 16
48 DC 10
60 DC 8
DC / AC 110, 50 / 60 Hz 4
DC 220 / AC 230, 50 / 60 Hz 2
*) M.c.b. assembly type 8RL74 or m.c.b. with G-characteristic

The supply voltage may deviate from the rated supply voltage specified in the table by –15 %
to +10 %.

The breaking capacity of the auxiliary switch 3SV92 is shown in the following table:

Breaking capacity Operating voltage [V] Normal current [A]

AC 40 to 60 Hz up to 240 10
DC 24 10
30 10
32 10
48 9
60 7
110 4
125 4
127 4
220 2
240 2
Time constant of the auxiliary circuit: t = L/R = 20 ms

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Protection table for motor operating mechanism of circuit-breaker

Rated voltage of Operating voltage Power consumption Rated current of Normal current Smallest possible
operating mechanism of the motor operating rated current of
110% 80%
mechanism the miniature
circuit-breaker

Ua [V] Vmax [V] Vmin [V] P [W] S [VA] Irat_A [A] Imax [A] Imin [A] Irat_S [A]
DC 60 66 48 700 - 11.7 14.6 10.6 8
110 121 88 700 - 6.4 8.0 5.8 6
125 138 100 700 - 5.6 7.0 5.1 4
220 242 176 700 - 3.2 4.0 2.9 3
AC 100 110 80 - 1100 11.0 13.8 10.0 8
110 121 88 - 1100 10.0 12.5 9.1 8
230 253 184 - 1100 4.8 6.0 4.3 4

Closing solenoid (Y9) The closing solenoid 3AY1510 closes the circuit-breaker. After completion of a closing
operation, the closing solenoid is de-energized internally. It is available for AC or DC voltage.
Power consumption: 140 W or 140 VA.

Shunt release Shunt releases are used for automatic or deliberate tripping of circuit-breakers. They are
designed for connection to external voltage (DC or AC voltage).

Shunt releases based on two different principles are used:

• The shunt release (Y1) 3AY1510 is used as standard in the basic circuit-breaker version.
With this design, the circuit-breaker is opened electrically. Power consumption: 140 W or
140 VA.
• The shunt release (Y2) 3AX1101 with energy store is fitted if more than one shunt release
is required. With this design, the electrical opening command is transferred magnetically
and thus, the circuit-breaker is opened. Power consumption: 60 W or 60 VA.

Undervoltage release Untervoltage releases (Y7) 3AX1103 are tripped automatically through an electromagnet or
deliberately. The deliberate tripping of the undervoltage release generally takes place via an
NC contact in the tripping circuit or via an NO contact by short-circuiting the magnet coil. With
this type of tripping, the short-circuit current is limited by the built-in resistors. Power
consumption: 20 W or 20 VA.

Circuit-breaker tripping When the circuit-breaker is tripped by a release (e.g. by protection tripping) there is a signal
signal through the NO contact -S6. If the circuit-breaker is tripped deliberately with the mechanical
pushbutton, this signal is suppressed by the NC contact -S7.

C.t.-operated releases The following c.t.-operated releases are available:

(Y4, Y6) • The c.t.-operated release (Y4) 3AX1102 consists of an energy store, an unlatching
mechanism and an electromagnetic system. Rated tripping current: 0.5 A/1 A
• The c.t.-operated release (Y6) 3AX1104 (low-energy release) is adequate for a tripping
pulse of ≤ 0.1 Ws in connection with adequate protection systems. It is used if auxiliary
voltage is missing, tripping via protection relay.

Integrated varistors in the

circuit-breaker control
system for DC operation
ATTENTION!
Switching overvoltages can damage electronic control devices.

 Do not switch off inductive consumers in DC circuits.

With DC operation, the inductances of the circuit-breaker operating mechanism and the
circuit-breaker control system (motor, closing solenoid and release) are equipped with
integrated varistors. They limit the overvoltage to approx. 500 V and are available for rated
operating voltages from 60 V (DC) up to 220 V (DC).

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9.6 Three-position disconnector for circuit-breaker panels and disconnector

panels 630 A / 800 A / 1000 A

Rated voltage kV 36
Rated current A 630/800/1000
Rated short-time withstand current kA (1 s) 25
kA (3 s) 20
Peak withstand current kA 63/65

Protection table for line protection of "motor operating mechanism" of three-position

switch

Rated voltage of Operating voltage Power consumption of Rated current of Normal current Smallest possible
operating mechanism motor operating rated current of the
110% 80%
mechanism miniature circuit-
breaker

Ua [V] Vmax [V] Vmin [V] P [W] S [VA] Irat_A [A] Imax [A] Imin [A] Irat_S [A]
DC 24 26 19 150 – 6.3 7.8 5.7 6
30 33 24 150 – 5.0 6.3 4.5 6
32 35 26 150 – 4.7 5.9 4.3 6
48 53 38 150 – 3.1 3.9 2.8 4
60 66 48 150 – 2.5 3.1 2.3 3
110 121 88 150 – 1.4 1.7 1.2 2
120 132 96 150 – 1.3 1.6 1.1 2
125 138 100 150 – 1.2 1.5 1.1 2
127 140 102 150 – 1.2 1.5 1.1 2
220 242 176 150 – 0.7 0.9 0.6 1
240 264 192 150 – 0.6 0.8 0.6 1
AC 100 110 80 – 190 1.9 2.4 1.7 2
110 121 88 – 190 1.7 2.2 1.6 2
120 132 96 – 190 1.6 2.0 1.4 2
125 138 100 – 190 1.5 1.9 1.4 2
230 253 184 – 190 0.8 1.0 0.8 1
240 264 192 – 190 0.8 1.0 0.7 1

9.7 Three-position switch-disconnector

Rated voltage kV 36
Rated current A 630
Rated short-time withstand kA (1 s) 25
current kA (3 s) 20
Peak withstand current kA 63

9.8 Endurance classes

The switching devices of NXPLUS C Wind switchgear conform to the classes according to
IEC 62 271-100, -102 and -103.

Circuit-breaker
Function Class Standard Property
BREAKING M1 IEC 62 271-100 2000 times mechanically without maintenance
E2 without AR2) IEC 62 271-100 2000 times rated normal current without maintenance
E2 with AR2) (option) 20 times short-circuit breaking current without
maintenance
C21) IEC 62 271-100 Very low probability of restrikes
1)
For rated frequency 50 Hz
2)
AR = Automatic reclosing

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Three-position
disconnector Function Class Standard Property
DISCONNECTING M0 IEC 62 271-102 1000 times mechanically without maintenance
READY-TO-EARTH M0, E0 IEC 62 271-102 1000 times mechanically without maintenance
EARTHING E2 1) IEC 62 271-200 5 times rated short-circuit making current Ima without
IEC 62 271-102 maintenance
1) By closing the circuit-breaker

Three-position switch- Application in the ring-main panel

disconnector
Function Class Standard Property
DISCONNECTING M0 IEC 62 271-102 1000 times mechanically without maintenance
LOAD BREAKING M1 IEC 62 271-103 1000 times mechanically without maintenance
E3 IEC 62 271-103 100 times rated mainly active load-breaking current
Iload22) without maintenance, 5 times rated short-
circuit making current Ima without maintenance
EARTHING M0 IEC 62 271-102 1000 times mechanically without maintenance
E2 IEC 62 271-102 5 times rated short-circuit making current Ima without
maintenance
2)
Additionally to Iload2, the class also covers the test currents Iload1, Iloop, Icc2, Icc2 and IIc, Ief1 and Ief2

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10 End of service life

SF6 gas
NOTE!
The equipment contains the fluorized greenhouse gas SF6 registrated by the Kyoto Protocol
with a global warming potential (GWP) of 23 900. SF6 has to be reclaimed and must not be
released into the atmosphere.

 For use and handling of SF6, IEC 62271-4 has to be observed: High-voltage switchgear and
controlgear - Part 4: Handling procedures for sulphur hexafluoride (SF6).

Before recycling the materials, evacuate the SF6 gas professionally and prepare it for further
use.

Recycling The switchgear is an environmentally compatible product.

The components of the switchgear can be recycled in an environmentally compatible way by

dismantling into sorted scrap and residual mixed scrap.

After evacuating the SF6 gas, the switchgear mainly consists of the following materials:
• Galvanized steel (enclosure and operating mechanisms)
• Stainless steel (vessel)
• Copper (conductor bars)
• Silver (contacts)
• Cast-resin based on epoxy resin (bushings)
• Plastic materials (blade housings)
• Silicone rubber

The switchgear can be recycled in ecological manner in compliance with existing legislation.

Auxiliary devices such as short-circuit indicators have to be recycled as electronic scrap.

Batteries have to be recycled professionally.

As delivered by Siemens, the switchgear does not contain hazardous materials as per the
Hazardous Material Regulations applicable in the Federal Republic of Germany. For operation
in other countries, the locally applicable laws and regulations must be followed.

For further information please contact your regional Siemens representative.

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Installation
11 Constructional stipulations

11.1 Switchgear room

Please observe the following points while preparing the switchgear room:
• Base frame and switchgear dimensions
• Transport ways to the switchgear room
• Distribution and intermediate storage spaces
• Size of the room and the doors
• Construction and load-bearing capacity of the floor
• Illumination, heating, power and water supply
• Dimensions of installation scaffoldings and foundation rails
• Installation of high-voltage cables
• Earthing system
• Cleanliness: Switchgear room free of dirt and dust

Load-bearing capacity of
the floor Load data and minimum distances
Constant loads Vertical single load 4 / 5 kN
Not constant loads Live load 9 kN/m2
Minimum distances Control aisle 800 mm 1)
Wall distance on the left 50 mm 2)
Wall distance on the right 50 mm 2)
Ceiling height 2400 mm / 2700 mm 3)
Minimum door opening (upright Height 2200 mm 4)
insertion) Width 600 mm
1)
Depending on national requirements; for extension/panel replacement, a control aisle of at least 1000 mm is
recommended.
2)
For wall-standing arrangement, a wall distance (on left or right) of at least 500 mm is recommended.
3)
For switchgear with busbar voltage transformers
4)
Dimensions for installation/removal in lying position through the door of the wind turbine 600 mm x 830 mm.

Door opening The door opening must show the following minimum dimensions:

Fig. 31: Minimum dimensions of door opening

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Construction of the floor The floor covering must be even, easy to clean, pressure-resistant, slip-resistant, abrasion-
resistant and electrically discharging.

As floor construction, the following is possible:

Steel girder layer

DANGER!
Risk of injury by falling panel. When shifting, the panel may slip off the frame construction, and
fall over.

 Ensure that the used frame construction corresponds to the requirements on construction
and load-bearing capacity. Use longitudinal and cross girders.
 When shifting the switchgear, make sure that there is sufficient standing surface for the
panel.

Suitable for large and numerous floor openings, and advantageous for later modifications or
extensions of the switchgear. The frame construction should feature longitudinal and cross
girders to enable later panel replacements without problems. The dimensions result from the
constructional data of NXPLUS C Wind (see page 49, "Constructional data of the foundation").

Reinforced-concrete plate

Suitable for small room dimensions or spans, as well as for few and smaller floor openings.

Double floor

Suitable if neither a cable basement nor sufficient cable ducts can be installed; it consists of
removable, flame-retardant floor plates mounted on a supporting structure. The supporting
floor is about 30 to 80 cm lower depending on the cable routing (bending radius).

Earthing system • Provide suitable earthing system for the substation building (e.g. foundation earth
electrode, ring earth electrode, earth rod), and prepare the associated connection points
inside the substation building.
• Connect components brought into the substation building - such as metallic constructions,
floor reinforcement, doors, pressure relief systems, cable tracks, etc. - to the substation
earth, and earth them.
• Dimension the cross-sections of the earth electrodes sufficiently (e.g. foundation earth
electrode, ring earth electrode, earth rod).
• Always observe the associated national and international standards and building
regulations.

Cable basement
ATTENTION!
The cable basement must be sufficiently large to perform all work involved and to provide a
clear arrangement of the cables.

 The height and depth of the cable basement depends on the bending radii of the cables
used.

The cable basement must have the following characteristics:

• Dry
• Accessible at any time

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11.2 Constructional data of the foundation

Floor openings and fixing points

Panel type Panel width Floor opening and fixing points

• Disconnector panel 450 mm 1 Floor openings for control cables
• Ring-main panel 2 Floor opening for high-voltage cables
3 Fixing hole for M8/M10
4 Pressure relief duct
* depending on number of cable plugs

• Circuit-breaker panel 600 mm

• Circuit-breaker panel with spur panel 600 mm

• Ring-main panel with spur panel, 450 mm

lateral cable connection (on the
busbar)

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Seismic withstand NXPLUS C Wind switchgear can be upgraded for operation in regions at risk from earthquakes.
capability (option)
For aseismic fastening, the panels must be equipped with additional floor bracings. The panel
and the floor bracings are bolted together with the foundation rails.

Floor bracing
Fixing point

Fig. 32: Aseismic fastening

 Lay the front and rear floor bracing on the base frame of the panel.
 Bolt the panel and the floor bracings together with the foundation rails using four fixing
bolts size M8 or M10. Tightening torque: 60 Nm.

Floor bracing at the rear

Floor bracing at the front

Fig. 33: Aseismic fastening for a panel width of

600 mm (view from the front)

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Core drillings
(incl. new plug systems)
ATTENTION!
For perfect installation of the cable plugs, the following must be observed:

 Observe the specifications of the cable manufacturers.

 Drilling diameters depend on the cable cross-section!

Fig. 34: Core drillings - circuit-breaker panel 630 A

1st cable Width of base frame support max. 80 mm

2nd cable

Conductor distances for circuit-breaker panel

Make 1st cable 2nd cable
Plug type Distance* Plug type Distance*
[mm] [mm]
Nexans M400TB/G 408 M400TB/G 163
Euromold M430TB/G 408 M300PBM-630 303
M440TB/G 408 M440TB/G 163
Südkabel SEHDT33 408 SEHDT33 143
nkt cables CB36-630 408 CC36-630 298
CB36-630 408 CB36-630 228
CB36-630 (1250) 408 CC36-630 298
(1250)
CB36-630 (1250) 408 CB36-630 (1250) 228
Tyco Electronics RSTI-66xx 408 RSTI-CC-66xx 293
Raychem RSTI-66Lxx 408 RSTI-66CP-M16 233
RSTI-68xx 408 RSTI-CC-68xx 308
RSTI-69xx 408 RSTI-CC-69xx 308
* Distance from center of cable to front edge of base frame support

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Fig. 35: Core drillings - disconnector panel and ring-main panel

1st cable 3rd cable

2nd cable Width of base frame support max. 80 mm

Conductor distances for disconnector panel and ring-main panel

Make 1st cable 2nd cable 3rd cable
Plug type Distance* Plug type Distance* Plug type Distance*
[mm] [mm] [mm]
Nexans Euromold M400TB/G 540 M400TB/G 295 - -
M430TB/G 540 M300PBM-630 435 M300PBM-630 330
M440TB/G 540 M440TB/G 295 - -
Südkabel SEHDT33 540 SEHDT33 275 - -
nkt cables CB36-630 540 CC36-630 430 CC36-630 320
CB36-630 540 CB36-630 360 CB36-630 180
CB36-630 (1250) 540 CC36-630 430 CC36-630 320
(1250) (1250)
CB36-630 (1250) 540 CB36-630 (1250) 360 CB36-630 (1250) 180
Tyco Electronics RSTI-66xx 540 RSTI-CC-66xx 425 RSTI-CC-66xx 310
Raychem RSTI-66Lxx 540 RSTI-66CP-M16 365 RSTI-66CP-M16 190
RSTI-68xx 540 RSTI-CC68xx 440 RSTI-CC 340
RSTI-69xx 540 RSTI-CC68xx 420 RSTI-CC68xx 300
* Distance from center of cable to front edge of base frame support

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Fig. 36: Core drillings - circuit-breaker panel with lateral cable connection,
all dimensions in mm

1st cable L2
2nd cable L1
3rd cable Width of base frame support max. 80 mm
L3 Front side

Conductor distances for lateral cable connection of circuit-breaker panel

Make 1st cable 2nd cable 3rd cable
Plug type Distance* Plug type Distance* Plug type Distance*
[mm] [mm] [mm]
Nexans Euromold M400TB/G 408 M400TB/G 653 M400TB/G 898
M430TB/G 408 M300PBM-630 513 M300PBM-630 618
M440TB/G 408 M440TB/G 653 M440TB/G 898
Südkabel SEHDT33 408 SEHDT33 673 SEHDT33 938
nkt cables CB36-630 408 CC36-630 518 CC36-630 628
CB36-630 408 CB36-630 588 CB36-630 768
CB36-630 (1250) 408 CC36-630 518 CC36-630 628
(1250) (1250)
CB36-630 (1250) 408 CB36-630 (1250) 588 CB36-630 (1250) 768
Tyco Electronics RSTI-66xx 408 RSTI-CC-66xx 523 RSTI-CC-66xx 638
Raychem RSTI-66Lxx 408 RSTI-66CP-M16 583 RSTI-66CP-M16 758
RSTI-68xx 408 RSTI-CC68xx 508 RSTI-CC 608
RSTI-69xx 408 RSTI-CC68xx 528 RSTI-CC68xx 648
* Distance from center of cable to front edge of base frame support

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Fig. 37: Core drillings - ring-main panel with lateral cable connection, all dimensions in mm
1st cable L2
2nd cable L1
3rd cable Width of base frame is max. 80 mm
L3 Front side

Conductor distances for lateral cable connection of the ring-main panel

Make 1st cable 2nd cable 3rd cable

Plug type Distance * Plug type *

Distance Plug type Distance*
[mm] [mm] [mm]
Nexans Euromold M400TB/G 333 M400TB/G 578 M400TB/G 823
M430TB/G 333 M300PBM-630 438 M300PBM-630 543
M440TB/G 333 M440TB/G 578 M440TB/G 823
Südkabel SEHDT33 333 SEHDT33 598 SEHDT33 863
nkt cables CB36-630 333 CC36-630 443 CC36-630 553
CB36-630 333 CB36-630 513 CB36-630 693
CB36-630 (1250) 333 CC36-630 (1250) 443 CC36-630 (1250) 553
CB36-630 (1250) 333 CB36-630 (1250) 913 CB36-630 (1250) 693
Tyco Electronics RSTI-66xx 333 RSTI-CC-66xx 448 RSTI-CC-66xx 563
Raychem RSTI-66Lxx 333 RSTI-66CP-M16 508 RSTI-66CP-M16 683
RSTI-68xx 333 RSTI-CC68xx 433 RSTI-CC 533
RSTI-69xx 333 RSTI-CC68xx 453 RSTI-CC68xx 573
* Distance from center of cable to front edge of base frame support

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Floor fixing versions

Upper edge of finished floor

Floor fixing plate (holder for profiles at a
distance ≥ 1200 mm),
see page 56, "Fixing plate"
C-profile CB 50 x 30, EN 10025, S235JR
• Hook-head bolt M16x35-4.6-A3L, SN 60009
• Washer R18, DIN 440/ISO 7094,
S235JRG2C + L
• Hexagonal nut M16-8-A4L, DIN 934/
EN 4032
Base frame of the switchgear
Min. 50 mm
Min. 90 mm
80 mm
Raw floor
Expansion dowel with hexagonal bolt and
washer, FAN 12/10
Floor finish

Fig. 38: Screwed floor fixing

Upper edge of finished floor

Base frame of the switchgear
Welding in fixing opening of base frame
U-profile U50, DIN 1026
Floor fixing plate (holder for profiles at a distance
≥ 1200 mm), see page 56, "Fixing plate"
Min. 55 mm
Min. 90 mm
80 mm
Raw floor
Expansion dowel with hexagonal bolt and washer,
FAN 12/10
Floor finish

Fig. 39: Welded floor fixing

Upper edge of double floor

• Hexagonal bolt M10, EN ISO 7093-152
• Washer 10,5-St-A3L , EN 24014/EN 24017
• Hexagonal nut M10-8-A4L, EN 4032
Base frame of the switchgear
Substructure
Supporting profile (e.g. profile 70 x 40 x 2)
Floor plate (approx. 36 mm thick)

Fig. 40: Fixing on double floor

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Fixing plate

60±2 mm
50±2 mm
Plate 30 x 5 x 40 mm, DIN 1017/EN 10025,
S235 JR, hot-dip galvanized
40±1 mm
35±2 mm
80±1.5 mm
30±1 mm
Plate 80 x 5 x 145 (160) mm, DIN 1017/
EN 10025, S235 JR, hot-dip galvanized
145±2 mm
30 mm
13 mm

Fig. 41: Floor fixing plate

NOTE!
The welded seams are susceptible to corrosion.

 Galvanize the welded seams after welding.

Stipulations for evenness Please observe the following items when preparing the foundation:
and straightness • A suitable foundation can be a false floor, a double floor or a reinforced-concrete
foundation. The reinforced-concrete floor must be equipped with foundation rails for
supporting the panels.
• As for design and construction of the foundation, the relevant standards DIN 43 661
“Fundamentschienen in Innenanlagen der Elektrotechnik” (Foundation rails in electrical
indoor installations) and DIN 18 202 “Maßtoleranzen im Hochbau” (Blatt 3) (Measuring
tolerances in structural engineering (Sheet 3)) apply.
• Dimensions of the floor opening and the fixing points of the switchgear frame (see page 49,
"Floor openings and fixing points" and see page 72, "Fastening the switchgear to the
foundation").
• Determine level differences between the installation surfaces of the panels using a
measuring sheet, and compensate them with shims (0.5 - 1.0 mm).

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Fig. 42: Measuring sheet for the foundation, all dimensions in mm. Evenness/straightness
tolerance according to DIN 43661: 1 mm for 1 m length, 2 mm for the total length.

Regulations and The fixed-mounted switchgear NXPLUS C Wind with circuit-breakers and switches for indoor
standards referred to installation complies with the following prescriptions and standards:
foundation and busbar
compartment
IEC/EN standard VDE standard
Switchgear 62 271-1 0671-1
62 271-200 0671-200
Installation and 61 936-1 / HD 637 -S1 0101
earthing
Environmental 60 721-3-3 DIN EN 60 721-3-3
conditions

The switchgear can be used as indoor installation according to IEC 61 936 (Power Installations
exceeding AC 1 kV) and VDE 0101

• Outside lockable electrical service locations at places which are not accessible to the public.
Enclosures of switchgear can only be removed with tools
• In lockable electrical service locations. A lockable electrical service location is a place
outdoors or indoors that is reserved exclusively for housing electrical equipment and which
is kept under lock and key. Access is restricted to authorized personnel and persons who
have been properly instructed in electrical engineering Untrained or unskilled persons may
only enter under the supervision of authorized personnel or properly instructed persons.

11.3 Transport units

Dimensions
Panel width Panel dimensions Transport inside Germany or to Transport to overseas
Width x Height x Depth [mm] European countries (seaworthy crate)
Width x Height x Depth [mm] Width x Height x Depth [mm]
1 x 450 450 x 1900 x 1000 1100 x 2120 x 1450 1130 x 2650 x 1450
1 x 600 600 x 1900 x 1000 1100 x 2120 x 1450 1130 x 2650 x 1450
1 x 600 und 1050 x 1900 x 1000 1450 x 2120 x 1450 1480 x 2650 x 1450
1 x 450
1 x 600 und 1500 x 1900 x 1000 1764 x 2100 x 1816 1764 x 2700 x 1840
2 x 450

Transport weights
Number of panels Average transport weights depending on the extent to which the switchgear
is equipped
with packing approx. [kg] without packing approx. [kg]
1 x 450 500 400
1 x 600 600 500
1 x 600 and 1x 450 1000 900
1 x 600 and 2x 450 1400 1300

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Center of gravity The center of gravity of NXPLUS C Wind (all panels) is located at the following position:

Fig. 43: Position of the center of gravity for 600 mm panel Fig. 44: Position of the center of gravity for 450 mm panel

Low-voltage compartment
Pressure relief duct

The position of the center of gravity is identified with the following symbol:

Fig. 45: Symbol for the center of gravity

The symbol is attached on both sides of the panel. Only the end wall (switchgear termination)
does not have one.

Transport regulations According to "Annex A of the European Agreement Concerning the International Carriage of
Dangerous Goods by Road (ADR)", Siemens gas-insulated medium-voltage switchgear does
not belong to the category of dangerous goods in respect of transportation, and is exempted
from special transport regulations according to ADR, Clause 1.1.3.1 b).

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12 Before installation

12.1 Preliminary clarifications

In order to load the transport units in a suitable installation order, the regional Siemens
representative requires the following information from you several weeks before delivering the
switchgear:
• Sketch of the installation room including the locations and numbers of the individual panels
and the storage space for the accessories
• Sketch of the access route from the public road to the switchgear building and information
concerning the condition thereof (meadows, arable soil, sand, gravel, etc.)
• Sketch of the transport route inside the switchgear building with the locations and
dimensions of doors and other narrow points, as well as the floor number of the installation
room
• Information about available lifting equipment, e.g. mobile crane, fork-lift truck, lifting truck,
hydraulic jack, roller pads. If no lifting equipment is available, please notify this explicitly

12.2 Intermediate storage

DANGER!
Risk of injury and damage to the storage place and the stored goods if the storage space is
overloaded.

 Observe the load-bearing capacity of the floor.

 Do not stack the transport units.
 Do not overload lighter components by stacking.

ATTENTION!
Fire risk. The transport unit is packed in flammable materials.

 No smoking.
 Keep fire extinguishers in a weatherproof place.
 Mark the location of the fire extinguisher.

ATTENTION!
Supplied desiccant bags lose their effectiveness if they are not stored in the undamaged
original packings.

 Do not damage or remove packing of desiccant bags.

 Do not unpack desiccant bags before use.

If the comprehensive accessories, the delivered switchgear or parts thereof have to be stored
before installation, a suitable storage room or place has to be selected and prepared.

Intermediate storage of the transport units:

• In original packing as far as possible
• Permissible storage temperature of the primary part from -40° C to +70° C or in accordance
with the permissible storage temperatures of the installed secondary devices
• In a weatherproof place
• Protected against damage
• If packed in seaworthy crates, the switchgear can be stored for a maximum of 6 months
(desiccant bags)
• Store transport units in such a way that they can be taken out later in the correct order for
installation.

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Switchgear storage in As a rule, the switchgear should be stored in a closed room. The storage room must have the
closed rooms following characteristics:
• Floor with adequate load-bearing capacity (weights as per delivery note)
• Even floor to enable stable storage
• Well-ventilated and free of dust as far as possible
• Dry and protected against humidity and vermin (e.g. insects, mice, rats)
• Heatable to at least 2 °C above the outside temperature in order to prevent condensation.
• Check humidity in the packings every 4 weeks (condensation)
• Do not unpack small parts to avoid corrosion and loss.

Outdoor storage of If the switchgear or parts thereof are delivered in seaworthy crates, these can be stored up to 6
switchgear packed in months in other rooms or outdoors. The storage place must have the following characteristics:
seaworthy crates • Floor with adequate load-bearing capacity (weights as per delivery note)
• Protected against humidity (rain water, flooding, melting water from snow and ice),
pollution, vermin (rats, mice, termites, etc.) and unauthorized access
• Place all crates on planks and square timber for protection against floor humidity.
• After 6 months of storage, have the desiccant agent regenerated professionally. To do this,
ask for expert personnel via your regional Siemens representative.

12.3 Tools/auxiliary means

Before starting to work on the switchgear, provide for the tools/auxiliary means required:

• Hexagonal screwdriver insert (min. length 140 mm) for hexagon socket-head bolt 10 mm
DIN 7422
• Torx screwdriver T25
• Torque wrench 20 - 50 Nm
• Ratchet, reconnectable DIN 3122
• Extension DIN 3123 40 - 125
• Socket spanner inserts DIN 3124, socket spanner inserts size 17 and 18, min. length 80 mm
• Water level
• Lifting truck
• Reinforcing bars, roller crowbars
• Transport rollers, tubes

• Lifting rods, length 753 mm, Ø 20 mm, e.g. certified lifting rods (order number 802-9047.3,
to be procured from the regional Siemens representative)
• Lifting rods, length 1900 mm, Ø 20 mm for panel groups of up to 3 panels, e.g. certified
lifting rods (order number 036-1161.3, to be procured from the regional Siemens
representative)
• Additionally, solutions for special transport rods are available on request if there is not
enough space at the place of installation to remove the transport rods after transport.

12.4 Installation and fixing material

Before starting to install the individual components, provide for the required installation and
fixing material.

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12.5 Comments on electromagnetic compatibility

To achieve appropriate electromagnetic compatibility (EMC), some basic requirements must
be observed while erecting the switchgear. This applies especially to the installation and
connection of external cables and wires.

Basic measures for ensuring EMC are already taken during design and assembly of the
switchgear panels. Among other things, these measures include:
• The low-voltage compartment is an integral part of the panel, which means that the
protection and control devices with the internal wiring are metal-enclosed.
• Reliable earth connections of the frame parts via toothed contact washers or locking
washers.
• Inside the panel, wires are laid in metal ducts.
• Spatial separation of sensitive signal wires from wires with high interference voltage levels.
• Limitation of switching overvoltages of inductive loads (e.g. relay or contactor coils, motors)
by means of protective circuits with diode, varistor or RC element.
• Within the LV compartment, the secondary devices are mounted in defined zones.
• Shortest possible connection between corresponding modules in subracks.
• Consideration of the magnetic leakage fields of conductor bars and cables.
• Protection of subracks and wiring backplanes against interference by perforated shielding
plates.
• Large surface bonding between all modules and devices as well as bonding to the earthing
conductor of the switchgear assembly.

These measures basically enable proper operation of the switchgear itself. The planner or
operator of the switchgear must decide whether additional measures are required depending
on the electromagnetic environment where the switchgear is installed. Such measures must
be implemented by the installation company in charge.

In an environment with heavy electromagnetic interference it may be necessary to use

shielded cables and wires for the external connections in order to avoid interferences in the
low-voltage compartment and thus, undesired influences on the electronic protection and
control or other automation devices.

Cable shields must be electrically bonded to be able to carry high frequencies, and contacted
concentrically at the cable ends.

The shields of cables and wires are connected and earthed in the low-voltage compartment.

Connect the shields to earth potential - with high electrical conductivity and all around as far
as possible. Protect the contact surfaces from corrosion in case of humidity (regular
condensation).

When laying cables into the switchgear assembly, separate the control, signaling and data
cables and other lines with different signal and voltage levels by laying them on separate racks
or riser cable routes.

Corresponding to the different shield designs, there is a number of methods to perform

connection. The planning department or site management determines which of the methods
will be used, taking EMC requirements into account. The preceding points should always be
taken into account.

The shield is connected to cables or wires with clamps contacting all around. If low demands
are placed on EMC, it is also possible to connect the shield directly to earth potential (combine
or twist the shield wires) or via short cable connections. Use cable lugs or wire-end ferrules at
the connecting points.

Always keep the connecting leads of the shields as short as possible (< 10 cm).

If shields are used as protective earth conductors at the same time, the connected plastic-
insulated lead must be marked green/yellow over its entire length. Non-insulated connections
are inadmissible.

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13 Unloading and erecting the switchgear

13.1 Packing and transport unit

Packing The transport units can be packed as follows:

• On pallets, covered with PE protective foil
• In a seaworthy crate (switchgear is sealed with desiccant bags in PE foil)
• Other packings in special cases

NOTE!
Packing and consumable materials of the switchgear must be disposed of in an
environmentally compatible way or recycled.

 Observe the local regulations for disposal and environmental protection.

NOTE!
If a special aluminum packing is used, claims can only be asserted when the entire process is
performed and documented according to the supplied installation instructions.

 The installation instructions are delivered with the switchgear accessories.

 Observe the sealing instructions for switchgear with special aluminum packing (order
number 036-8003.9).

Transport unit Transport units consist of:

• Individual panels or panel groups of up to three panels, if applicable with separate low-
voltage compartment
• Accessories including busbars, if applicable sealing instructions for switchgear with special
aluminum packing (order number: 036-8003.9)

13.2 Completeness and transport damages

Checking for  Check whether the delivery is complete and correct using the delivery note and packing
completeness lists.
 Compare the serial number of the switchgear panels on the delivery note with that on the
packing and the rating plates of the panels.
 Check whether the accessories are complete.

Checking for transport  Temporarily open the packing in a weatherproof place to detect hidden damages. Stick the
damages PE foil together again and do not remove it totally until reaching the final mounting position
in order to keep the switchgear as clean as possible.
 Check the ready-for-service indicator for SF6 gas (see page 67, "Checking the ready-for-
service indicator").
 Inform the forwarding agent immediately about any defects or transport damages; if
required, refuse to accept the delivery.
 As far as possible, document larger defects and transport damages photographically;
prepare a damage report and inform your regional Siemens representative immediately.
 Have the transport damages repaired, otherwise you may not start installation.
 Refit the packing.

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13.3 Unloading transport units

ATTENTION!
Non-observance of the following instructions can endanger people or damage the transport
units while unloading.
 Make sure that nobody is standing in the swinging area of lifted switchgear.
 Attach ropes far enough on the hoisting tackle so that they cannot exert any forces on the
switchpanel walls under load.
 Observe the dimensions and weights of the transport unit (delivery note).
 Please ensure that the lifting and transport gear used meets the requirements as regards
construction and load-bearing capacity.
 Observe the center of gravity of the transport units (see page 36, "Complete switchgear").
 Do not climb onto the roof of the switchpanels.
 If the low-voltage compartment is removed, do not step on the mounting plates of the
low-voltage compartments.
 Observe the instructions on the packing.
 Unload the transport units in packed condition and leave packed for as long as possible.
 Do not damage the PE protective foil.

 Attach ropes to the hoisting tackle.

 Sling the ropes around the ends of the wooden pallet.
 Unload the transport units and set them down as close to the switchgear building as
possible in order to avoid unnecessary ways.

13.4 Transport to the place of installation (switchgear room)

DANGER!
Non-observance of the following instructions can endanger people or damage the transport
units during further transport.
 Make sure that nobody is standing in the swinging area of lifted switchgear.
 Attach ropes far enough on the hoisting tackle so that they cannot exert any forces on the
switchpanel walls under load.
 Observe the dimensions and weights of the transport unit (delivery note).
 Please ensure that the lifting and transport gear used meets the requirements as regards
construction and load-bearing capacity.
 Observe the center of gravity of the transport units (see page 57, "Transport units ").
 Do not climb onto the roof of the switchpanels.
 Observe the instructions on the transport units.
 Transport the transport units in packed condition and leave packed for as long as possible.
 Do not damage the PE protective foil.

 Thoroughly clean the switchgear room, since extreme cleanliness is required during installation.
 Move the transport units on their wooden pallets as far as possible.
 Move the transport units to the switchgear room in the order of installation.
 Move the transport units inside the building to the place of installation using a lifting truck,
fork-lift truck or rollers.
 Set the transport units down in the correct sequence directly in front of the place of
installation (leave a clearance for installation).

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Removing from the If the panels are equipped with an interlock for the cable compartment cover, the panels must
wooden pallets be earthed to remove the cable compartment cover.

 Remove PE foil.
 Undo the bolted joint of the cable compartment cover at the front. Depending on the panel
width, there are two or four self-tapping screws.

450 mm: Disconnector panel and ring-

main panel

600 mm: Circuit-breaker panel

Fig. 46: Bolted joints of cable compartment cover

 If cable compartment cover is interlocked: Push the locking device lever upwards and
keep it in this position.

"Feeder earthed“ locking device

Fig. 47: Front plate with mimic diagram on the circuit-

breaker panel

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Locking device of cable

compartment cover

Fig. 48: Front plate with mimic diagram on the ring-

main panel

 Lift the cable compartment cover and remove it to the front.

 Identify the cable compartment cover with the panel number.
 Take the transport bolts in the cable compartment cover out and remove the metal plates
placed underneath.

Fig. 49: Cable compartment

 Refit the cable compartment cover to keep the panels more rigid for further transport.

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Further transport without

wooden pallets
ATTENTION!
The use of unsuitable lifting and transport gear for unloading can endanger people or damage
the transport units.

 Use lifting and and transport gear that meets the requirements as regards construction and
load-bearing capacity.

 Lift the transport unit with a crane, hydraulic jacks or a fork-lift truck. Before lifting the
transport unit with a fork-lift truck, knock the boards marked at the front out of the wooden
pallet.
Lifting the transport unit by means of crane:
Insert the lifting rods (diameter: 25 mm) into the supports provided at the switchgear
vessel.
Available lifting rods (optional):
- Standard lifting rods for individual panels and panel groups of 3 panels
- Extensible lifting rods for panel groups of 2-4 panels

Fig. 50: Craning with lifting rods

 Lower the transport unit onto roller pads (reinforced rollers), or tubes (approx. 30 mm
diameter). Distribute the roller pads so as to support the transport unit at the outer edges
and at the joints between the panels.
 Lift one side, then the other side of the transport unit with roller crowbars and slowly lower
it on the mounting position. Apply the roller crowbars only at the corners of the transport
units.

ATTENTION!
Non-observance of the following indications can damage the transport lugs. It may occur that
panels cannot be exactly aligned with a transport unit.

 Maximum permissible angle of lifting equipment at the hook < 60°.

 Maximum permissible angle at the panel > 60°.
 Minimum permissible length of the pendant parts > 2000 mm.

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Installing the You may only start installing the transport units when
transport units • all transport damages have been repaired
• the base frame has been levelled (1 mm/m), see DIN 43661
• the SF6 gas filling in the vessels has been checked (see page 67, "Checking the ready-for-
service indicator").
• the accessories and the required material are complete (see page 59, "Before installation").

 Place the first (i.e. rearmost) transport unit as exactly as possible on its final location and
place the second one close to it, keeping a small distance so that the units can still be
aligned before bolting together.
 Remove packing and transport materials from the place of installation.
 Remove any dirt occurred during transport, as extreme cleanliness is required during
installation.
r Now the transport units are in the correct order for assembly.

13.5 Checking the ready-for-service indicator

The panels are filled at a pressure of 1500 hPa. Before starting installation, check the ready-
for-service indicator. It is located on the right side of the control board.

Green
Pointer
Red

Fig. 51: Ready-for-service indicator Fig. 52: Ready-for-service indicator

for disconnector panel, for ring-main panel
circuit-breaker panel

 Read the ready-for-service indicators.

r If the pointers are in the green area, the gas filling is in order.

 If the pointer is in the red area: Check the auxiliary switch of the ready-for-service indicator.

Checking the auxiliary During transport, the auxiliary switch of the ready-for-service indicator can latch tight in the
switch of the ready-for- red area due to extreme vibrations.
service indicator
To put the ready-for-service indicator into operation again, the plastic part fixed at the
auxiliary switch must be brought to the initial position again by hand.

 Remove the front plate of the switchgear. Push the plastic part at the auxiliary switch
downwards with the index finger until the ready-for-service indicator jumps back to the
green area. When pushing the plastic part at the auxiliary switch down from the latched
position, you must overcome a mechanical resistance. In order to avoid damaging the
plastic part, it must be supported with one finger when being pushed down.
r Then, the pointer must return to the green area automatically. If not, please stop the
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Disconnector panel, circuit-breaker panel:

Fig. 53: Plastic part at the auxiliary switch (zoom shows Fig. 54: Correct pointer
view from the rear) position after
operation

Ring-main panel:

Fig. 55: Plastic part at the auxiliary switch (zoom shows Fig. 56: Correct pointer position
view from the rear) after operation

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14 Assembling the switchgear

In the instructions given in the following sections it is assumed that a new switchgear is being
installed which has not yet been connected to the mains, and that it is therefore not live.

ATTENTION!
Dirt in the switchgear can cause malfunctions during operation.

 Avoid any work that could pollute the switchgear (e.g. sawing, filing, etc.).

14.1 Bolting panels together

NOTE!
In order to establish a panel joint (busbar panel joint) more easily, pre-assembled low-voltage
compartments can be removed for panel connection. Low-voltage compartments on end
panels may remain mounted.

 Remove low-voltage compartments pre-assembled at the factory.

Panels, aligning The first panel is on its mounting position and the others are placed at a small distance.

 Align the first panel laterally.

 If necessary, lay shim plates under the panels to align them in vertical and horizontal
position.
 Carefully approach the next panel to the one that has already been aligned.
 Align the approached panel by means of the alignment brackets provided at the vessel, and
make sure that it is vertical and at the necessary height using shim plates if required.

Not mounting the sealing

strip in case of wall-
standing arrangement
ATTENTION!
To take individual panels out of the switchgear assembly, please observe the following for
panels that had been provided for free-standing arrangement, but are now installed in wall-
standing arrangement:

 Do not mount the sealing strip.

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Mounting the sealing  To mount the sealing strip, use the Torx screws from the pressure relief duct. Take the other
strip in case of free- screws from the supplementary equipment.
standing arrangement

Sealing strip
Sealing strips,
mounted

Fig. 57: Mounting sealing strips on rear wall of switchgear

Joining panels
ATTENTION!
If the bolts are tightened too much, the frame may be distorted and the felt strip may become
stiff.

 Tighten the bolts M5x16 only until the felt is pressed slightly together.

 Bolt two adjacent panels together at the fixing straps with a panel connecting bolt
M8x20 and a nut-and-washer assembly.
 Bolt the two panels together at the 4 positions with thread-ridging screws M5x16
(TORX).
 Check whether the bolted panels are in vertical position.

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Felt strips, pre-assembled at the factory

Screw M5x16, thread-ridging
Bolt M8x20, with nut-and-washer assembly

Fig. 58: Bolted joints for panel interconnection

 Mount the panel link between the two panels with two bolts M8x45 (saucer-head) and
nut-and-washer assemblies .

Panel link
Bolt M8x45 and nut-and washer assembly

Fig. 59: Panel link, mounted

 Check the reference dimension K1 between the bushings (see page 72, "Assembling the
busbars").
 Remove cable compartment covers and operating mechanism covers.

ATTENTION!
After removal, the cable compartment and operating mechanism covers must be mounted on
the same panels again.

 Write the corresponding panels numbers on all covers after removal.

 Approach all other panels one after the other, align them and bolt the alignment brackets
and the frames together.

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14.2 Fastening the switchgear to the foundation

The panels are bolted to the foundation rails.

The base pieces of the panel frames contain cutouts for fastening the switchgear.

 Fasten each panel diagonally to the foundation at two points at least. Use two fixing bolts
M8 or M10 as a minimum. Tightening torque: 60 Nm.
 For aseismic fastening, connect each panel diagonally to the foundation at 4 points at least.
Before doing that, lay the necessary floor bracings into the panel (see page 49, "Floor
openings and fixing points"). To do this, use 4 fixing bolts M8 or M10.
Tightening torque: 60 Nm.

14.3 Assembling the busbars

Fig. 60: Busbar joint 630 A/1000 A

Threaded bolt M12/M16, tightening torque: 10 Fit component

Nm
Cross adapter Strain washer DIN 6796-12
Earthing connection Hexagonal nut, ISO 4032-M 12, tightening
torque: 50 Nm
Earthing cable Busbar insulation made of silicone rubber
Outside cone Busbar
End adapter Screw-type cone, tightening torque: 30 Nm
Clamp Cap

Standard reference dimension

K1 for 600 - 600: 600 +2 mm
for 600 - 450: 600 +2 mm
for 450 - 600: 450 +2 mm
for 450 - 450: 450 +2 mm
K2 Reference dimension 79 +2/–6 mm

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Fig. 61: Mounting position of clamp with Fig. 62: Fit component
strain washer (camber upwards)

Strain washer (camber upwards)

Clamp

ATTENTION!
Switchgear can be damaged by incorrect handling.
 The switchgear must be assembled by trained personnel only.
 Observe the operating and installation instructions.

ATTENTION!
If the electrical contact is insufficient or the push-on surfaces (high-quality joints) are dirty, the
busbars will be damaged during operation.
 All busbar assembly work must be carried out with particular care. Above all, avoid
damaging the contact surfaces.
 Observe extreme cleanliness.
 No smoking.
 Brush oxidized copper surfaces bright and grease them with mounting paste before
connection.
 Observe tightening torques.

ATTENTION!
The mounting plate of the low-voltage compartment can bend under load. This can damage
the auxiliary switch of the three-position disconnector.
 Do not load the mounting plate .
 If necessary, use a board with a minimum length of 1100 mm to distribute the load evenly.

Fig. 63: Panel group, partially mounted

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If the switchgear is delivered as a panel group, the busbar is mounted.

If the panels are delivered as individual units, the busbars are always delivered separately with
the accessories. To simplify busbar installation, we recommend not to mount the low-voltage
compartments before the busbars are assembled.

Do not unpack cross adapters, end adapters and busbars until right before assembly.

Before assembling the busbars, all frames must have been bolted together (see page 69,
"Bolting panels together").

Phase sequence
Phase L1
Phase L2
Phase L3
Switchgear
front

Fig. 64: Phase sequence of bushings in the busbar compartment

Preparing busbar  Make sure that all busbar elements supplied are complete. Check for perfect condition and
elements cleanliness.
 Before connection, brush oxidized copper surfaces (busbar ends and bushings).
 Clean dirty busbar elements, cast resin and outside cones of the bushings dry with a lint-free
cloth.
 Remove dirt in a dry way with a lint-free cloth. If dirt cannot be removed in dry condition,
apply a small amount of mounting paste to the lint-free cloth. Use only the mounting paste
provided for this purpose.
 Grease the brushed copper surfaces evenly and over the whole surface with mounting
paste.
 Screw threaded bolt M12 / M16 into the bushing with a screwdriver size 10 x 1.6 with
approx. 10 Nm (hand-tight).

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 Check reference dimension (79 +2/-6 mm).

Push-on surfaces must not get dirty during assembly. For this reason, do not grease the
surfaces until right before assembly. Avoid damages to the cross and end adapter caused by
the threaded bolt while pushing on.

 Grease the push-on surfaces (high-quality joints) in the adapters with mounting paste.
Use the supplied mounting paste only.

 Grease the screw-type cones and the ends of the busbar insulation with mounting paste,
too. Distribute the paste evenly over the whole surface. Do not grease the stopper until right
before assembly.

 Remove residual mounting paste after assembly.

Assembling a  Lay the clamps on the ends of the busbar and hold them.
busbar unit
 In case of end adapters, add a fit component to obtain a symmetrical clamping.

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 Push the adapter onto the end of the busbar.

 Proceed in the same way with the other end of the busbar.
r The busbar unit is completed.

Mounting the
busbar units
ATTENTION!
In order to avoid canting or abrasion when pushing the busbar units onto the bushings,

 set down the busbar units carefully and slowly.

 Grease the bushings with mounting paste.

 Plug the busbar unit loosely over the threaded bolts on the bushings of the first two panels.

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 Insert another busbar unit in the first busbar unit.

 Press the busbar section onto the bushing.

Fastening the  Bolt the threaded bolt together with the strain washer (camber upwards) and the nut
threaded bolt M12 .

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Fastening the  Grease the screw insert and push-on surface (high-quality joint) for the screw insert with
screw insert mounting paste.

ATTENTION!
The busbar insulation may be damaged! Air inclusions can cause flashovers at the insulation.

 Let excess air out of the screw-type cone with a cable strap while inserting.
 After pulling out, verify that cable strap is complete. No pieces of the cable strap may
remain between the high-quality joints.

 Insert the screw-type cone with a cable strap .

 Tighten the screw-type cone.

 Pull out the cable strap slowly.
 Check whether the cable strap was removed completely.
 Turn the screw-type cone back a quarter turn (to distribute the mounting paste).
 Tighten the screw insert with 30 Nm.

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Cap  Mount the cap .

Mounting further  Mount all other screw-type cones in the same way.
screw-type cones

Connecting the  Connect the earthing cables of the adapters to the vessel using one of the earthing studs.
earthing cables

 Connect all other panels and phases in the same way.

 Check earthing of all capacitive taps.
 Install the low-voltage compartments and connect them with fixing straps (see page 90,
"Installing low-voltage compartments" and see page 91, "Installing the switchgear
termination").
 Fit the busbar cover.

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14.4 Installing busbar voltage transformers

The voltage transformers are delivered separately. For installation, the busbars must be
mounted (see page 72, "Assembling the busbars") and accessible. For this purpose, the busbar
covers must be removed in advance.

If required, the low-voltage compartment, the rear of the pressure relief duct, or the side wall
of the switchgear can be removed additionally.

Removing the
Busbar cover, right side
busbar covers
Busbar cover, left side
Reinforcing plate

Fig. 65: Busbar covers (view from the rear)

 Remove 12 bolts M5x10 at the reinforcing plate .

 Remove reinforcing plate upwards.

 Remove 10 bolts M5x10 and 3 bolts M5x16 at the left-hand busbar cover .

 Remove the left-hand busbar cover upwards.

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 Remove 11 bolts M5x10 and 3 bolts M5x16 at the right-hand busbar cover .

 Remove the right-hand busbar cover upwards.

r The busbar covers are removed.

Mounting new partitions

During installation of the voltage transformers in the right end panel, the busbar partition
must be removed and replaced by a new partition.

The new busbar partition is delivered together with the voltage transformers.

Old partition (mounted

on the busbar)
New partition

 Remove the old partition . To do this, undo and keep 3 nut-and-washer assemblies M8.

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Mounting the new  Bolt the new partition together with the threaded bolts on the vessel roof using the 3
partition previously removed nut-and-washer assemblies M8. Tightening torque: 30 Nm

Fig. 66: New partition mounted

Partition plate of If the voltage transformers are installed in the right end panel, an additional partition plate
switchgear rear wall must be mounted on the switchgear rear wall.

Partition plate of
switchgear rear wall

 Bolt partition plate together with the switchgear rear wall using 2 Torx screws M5x10
and 2 contact washers.

Fig. 67: Bolting the partition plate together with the switchgear rear wall

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Installation of the voltage transformers

Voltage transformer (3x)

Storage box
Voltage transformer frame
Nut-and-washer assembly M8 (12x)
3D washer (12x)
Bolt-and-washer assembly M8x20 (12x)
Cast-resin cone of voltage transformer
Centering nut (tightening torque: 10 Nm)
Hexagonal nut M12 * (tightening torque: 50 Nm)
Strain washer *
Contact half-shell *
Threaded bolt M12 / M16, tightening torque: 10 Nm *
* These components are already pre-assembled on the adapter

Fig. 68: Mounted voltage transformers (overview)

Fig. 69: Voltage transformer mounted on the busbar (sectional view from the front)

ATTENTION!
The voltage transformer bushings may be damaged during installation.

 During installation, protect the voltage transformer bushings from damage (lifting, setting
down). Do not remove the protective caps of the voltage transformers until right before
installation.

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ATTENTION!
For mounting the voltage transformer on the busbar, the cap and the screw-type cone of the
end adapters / cross adapters are not required.

 During first installation, do not mount the caps and the screw-type cone, but lay them in
the storage box. Perform all other operations exactly as described in the installation
instructions (see page 72, "Assembling the busbars").
 If the busbar assembly has already been completed, remove the caps and the screw-type
cone.

 Remove the cap of the end adapter / cross adapter.

 Remove the screw-type cone of end adapter / cross adapter.

Fig. 70: Removing the cap and the screw-type cone

 Bolt the centering nut together with the threaded bolt in the end adapter / cross
adapter. Tightening torque: 10 Nm.

Fig. 71: Bolting the centering nut tight

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Mounting the voltage  Remove the nut-and-washer assemblies at the rear fixing points of the voltage transformer
transformer frame frame.
 Set down the voltage transformer frame on the switchgear vessel with the protrusion
aligned to the left. Align the voltage transformer frame in such a way that the threaded
bolts on the vessel roof fit into the drill holes of the frame feet.

Fig. 72: Setting down the voltage transformer frame

 Fasten the voltage transformer frame using 2 nut-and-washer assemblies M8x20 per
frame foot.

Fig. 73: Mounting the voltage transformer frame

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Installing the voltage transformers

ATTENTION!
The busbar insulation may be damaged! Air inclusions can cause flashovers at the insulation.

 While installing the voltage transformer, let excess air out of the adapter with a cable strap.
 After letting excess air out, pull cable strap out slowly and check for completeness.

NOTE!
To remove a defective voltage transformer from the busbar and cover the busbar subsequently
in a surge-proof way, observe the following operations:

 Store the screw-type cones left over during installation (3 nos.) in the storage box located
at the voltage transformer frame.
 Keep the residual mounting paste (tube) in the storage box as well.
 Store a cable strap in the storage box.

 Grease high-quality joints of voltage transformer and of end adapter / cross adapter with
mounting paste before mounting.
 While setting down the voltage transformer, let excess air out of the end adapter / cross
adapter with a cable strap .
 Set down the voltage transformer on the voltage transformer frame in such a way that
the cast-resin cone of the voltage transformer penetrates into the end adapter / cross
adapter, and that the voltage transformer is placed correctly on its bolted joints.

Fig. 74: Setting down the voltage transformer

 Pull the cable strap slowly out of the end adapter / cross adapter.
 Verify intact condition of the cable strap. If parts of the cable strap are missing, remove the
voltage transformer again and verify that no residuals of the cable strap remain in the end
adapter / cross adapter.

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 Mount the 3 voltage transformers with 4 bolt-and-washer assemblies and 3D washers

each. Tightening torque: 20 Nm.

Fig. 75: Bolted joints of voltage transformers

3D washer
Bolt-and-washer assembly M8

 Establish secondary connections to the low-voltage compartment with a plug connector.

 Connect the earthing cable of the adapter.

ATTENTION!
After removal of the voltage transformers, cover the busbars again in a surge-proof way.

 To do this, always keep the cap and the screw-type cone in the storage box.

Mounting the  Refit the busbar covers; first mount the left-hand and right-hand busbar covers, then
busbar covers the reinforcing plate .

Right-hand busbar cover

Left-hand busbar cover
Reinforcing plate

Fig. 76: Busbar cover (view from the rear)

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Checking the voltage

transformer connection
Voltage transformer
Plug connector
Busbar
Three-position switch
Circuit-breaker
Battery box (15 – 20 V)

Fig. 77: Circuit diagram for checking

the voltage transformer
connection

 On one panel of the switchgear, switch the circuit-breaker and the three-position switch to
CLOSED position.
 Connect a voltmeter to the outgoing cable of the voltage transformer and set the mV-range.
 Apply 15 to 20 V DC to L1, L2, L3 to earth with the battery and observe the voltmeter.
r If the pointer moves a little bit, the voltage transformer connection is in good order.

14.5 Installing the earthing busbar

Earthing connection
Link

Fig. 78: Earth connections

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 Detach the pre-assembled link provided at the joint, and push it through the opening of the
side wall of the subframe.

 Brush oxidized copper surfaces and apply a thin film of mounting paste.
 Bolt the link together with the adjacent unit of the earthing busbar using an M 10 bolt.
Tightening torque: 50 Nm.
 Proceed in the same way with the other joints.

14.6 Switchgear earthing

The cross-sections and materials of the earthing conductors are specified in the DIN/VDE 0101
(IEC 61936-1) standard or in the relevant country-specific standards.

 Connect the earthing busbar of the two end panels - at least - (bolt M 12) to the substation
earth. In addition, earth approximately every fifth panel.

The diameter of the earthing cable must be at least 70 mm2.

 Lay the earthing cable through the right-hand wiring duct into the cable basement.
Example for an earthing with a 95 mm2 cable

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14.7 Installing low-voltage compartments

 Put the low-voltage compartment on the frame of the associated switchpanel and push it
back until the retaining hooks (2 nos.) slip into the opening and the front of the low-voltage
compartment is flush with the panel front.
 Bolt the low-voltage compartment to the frame at the front lower edge with two M8 bolts.
 Repeat the same operations for the other low-voltage compartments.
 Bolt the low-voltage compartments together up at the side edges with one thread-ridging
screw size M5 each.
 Thread the pre-assembled cables of the three-position switch and the circuit-breaker
through the right-side opening at the bottom.
 Plug the 10-pole connectors onto the corresponding terminals according to the circuit
diagram.
 Lay the bus wires in the ducts and plug them on the corresponding terminals according to
the circuit diagram.
 Wire the current transformer leads to the corresponding terminals according to the circuit
diagram.

14.8 Busbar covers

 Mount the busbar covers and bolt them tight with thread-ridging screws M5x16.

Fig. 79: Bolting the busbar cover, here exemplary for a panel width of 450 mm

Depending on the panel width, the busbar cover requires the following number of thread-
ridging screws M5 x 16 for assembly:

Panel width [mm] Number of bolted joints

450 8
600 10

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14.9 Installing the switchgear termination

NOTE!
If not ordered otherwise by the customer, the end panel of the NXPLUS C Wind switchgear is
delivered with mounted switchgear termination.

 The following operations need not be observed then.

 Fasten the switchgear termination of the end panel using 38 thread-ridging screws M5x16.

Thread-ridging screw M5x16

(38x)

Fig. 80: Fastening the switchgear termination;

here, the right end panel for example

14.10 Extension with individual panels

Do always observe the Five Safety Rules if you are going to extend an existing switchgear
assembly or replace components:

DANGER!
High voltage! Danger!

 Isolate the switchgear.

 Secure against reclosing.
 Verify safe isolation from supply.
 Earth and short-circuit.
 Cover or barrier adjacent live parts.

 Remove switchgear termination.

 Remove the low-voltage compartment and the busbar cover of the last panel and the one
before last.
 Approach the extension panel, align it and bolt it together (see page 69, "Bolting panels
together").
 Fasten the extension panel to the foundation (see page 72, "Fastening the switchgear to the
foundation").
 On the last two panels, remove the cap and the screw-type cone of the busbar.

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 Undo M 12 nut and take it out.

 Remove the strain washer (do not use it again).
 Further installation see page 72, "Assembling the busbars".
 Replace the end adapters of the former end panel by cross adapters.
 Grease new components with mounting paste.
 Do not forget to let excess air out.

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15 Electrical connections
In the instructions given in the following sections it is assumed that a new switchgear is being
installed which has not yet been connected to the mains, and that it is therefore not live. If
you are going to extend an existing switchgear assembly or replace components, please
observe the Five Safety Rules:

DANGER!
High voltage! Danger!

 Isolate the switchgear.

 Secure against reclosing.
 Verify safe isolation from supply.
 Earth and short-circuit.
 Cover or barrier adjacent live parts.

The following panels types are equipped with arcing plates:

• Circuit-breaker panels
• Disconnector panels
• Ring-main panels

15.1 Installation work at the pressure-resistant floor cover

The pressure-resistant floor cover is pre-assembled at the factory. Before starting with the
installation of cable T-plugs, the pressure-resistant floor cover must be removed. The
pressure-resistant floor cover is installed in the course of the installation of the cable T-plugs.

Removing the pressure-resistant floor cover

600 mm panel width  Undo 2 nut-and-washer assemblies M8 and 2 bolts M5 of the front floor plate.

Bolt
Front floor plate
Nut-and-washer
assembly

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 Take the front floor plate out.

 Undo 2 bolts of another floor plate and remove the floor plate.

 Pull out the rubber sleeves.

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 Remove further floor plates.

Fig. 81: Components to be removed

r The panel is ready for connecting the cable T-plugs.

450 mm panel width  Undo 2 nut-and-washer assemblies M8 and 2 bolts M5 of the front floor plate.

Bolt
Front floor plate
Nut-and-washer
assembly

 Lift out the floor plate.

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 Pull out the rubber sleeves.

 Remove further floor plates.

r The panel is ready for connecting the cable T-plugs.

Cutting the rubber sleeves to size

NOTE!
The rings in the rubber sleeves are not adjusted to the cable diameters, but serve only as rough
orientation.

Fig. 82: Rubber sleeve

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 With a knife, cut an opening into the rubber sleeve that fits the diameter of the cable.

Mounting the pressure-resistant floor cover

Mounting the floor plates  Push the rubber sleeve onto the cable T-plug.

 Connect the cable T-plug (see page 99, "Connecting cable T-plugs").
 Insert the rubber sleeve with cable plug into the recess of the floor plate.

Fig. 83: Example for panel width 450 mm

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 Insert the next floor plate in the notch of the rubber sleeve.

Fig. 84: Example for panel width 600 mm

 Bolt the floor plate tight.

Fig. 85: Example for panel width 450 mm

 Mount further floor plates.

NOTE!
For 600 mm panel width, 2 floor plates must be mounted before the next row of cable plugs
with rubber sleeves can be mounted.

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Mounting the  Mount the termination plate and set it on the studs.
termination plate

Fig. 86: Example for panel width 450 mm Fig. 87: Example for panel width 600 mm

 Bolt the floor plate and the termination plate together using 2 bolts and 2 nut-and-washer
assemblies.
r The pressure-resistant floor cover is completely assembled.

15.2 Connecting cable T-plugs

For NXPLUS C Wind switchgear, basically only cable T-plugs shielded by means of an external
semi-conductive layer may be used. The suitable cable plugs for outside-cone bushings of
interface type C according to EN 50181 are listed in the section "Description"
( see page 22, "Cable connection" NXPLUS C Wind).

Please select the tightening torque of the bolted joint "cable-T-plug - bushing" according to
the specifications of the respective cable T-plug manufacturer.

If there are no specifications from the cable T-plug manufacturer's side, please tighten the
bolted joint with 50 Nm.

Phase sequence in the

Phase L1
cable compartment
Phase L2
Phase L3

Fig. 88: Circuit-breaker panel: Phase sequence of bushings in

the cable compartment

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Phase L1
Phase L2
Phase L3

Fig. 89: Disconnector panel, ring-main panel: Phase

sequence of bushings in the cable compartment

Preparations  Earth the feeder.

 Undo the fixing screws of the cable compartment cover.
 Lift the cable compartment cover and remove it to the front.
 Remove the pressure-resistant floor cover (see page 93, "Removing the pressure-resistant
floor cover").
 Cut rubber sleeves to size (see page 96, "Cutting the rubber sleeves to size").

Mounting cable T-plugs

on cable ends
ATTENTION!
Surfaces of high-quality joints can easily be damaged by incorrect handling.

 Observe extreme cleanliness.

ATTENTION!
Cable plugs can easily be damaged by incorrect handling.

 Make sure that the cable T-plugs are mounted on the cable ends by instructed personnel.
 Make sure that mounted cable plugs are not bended or twisted.

ATTENTION!
Do not operate the outside-cone bushings of the cable compartment without cable T-plugs.

 If no cables are connected and the panel is to be energized, the outside-cone bushings
must be closed in a surge-proof way.
 Mount the surge-proof end cap for bushing type "C" (with bolted contact M16),
type 8DX1488.

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ATTENTION!
Disassembling the protection ring can cause damages at the connection of the capacitive
voltage detecting sytsem.

 Do not remove the protection ring.

 Push the rubber sleeve onto the cable T-plug.

 Fit the cable T-plugs on the cable ends according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

Mounting cable T-plugs After installation of the cable T-plugs in the phases L1 to L3, one arcing plate each must be
mounted in the cable compartment. The arcing plates are fitted on the mounting plate below
the operating mechanism box. Tightening torque for the air guides: 20 Nm.

The associated floor plate of the pressure-resistant floor cover must be mounted after
installation of a row of cable T-plugs (see page 97, "Mounting the pressure-resistant floor
cover").

NOTE!
The arcing plates in the cable compartment have been pre-assembled at the factory. For cable
installation, the arcing plates must be removed.

 After cable installation, position the arcing plates as close as possible to the front in
accordance with the cable T-plugs used.
 Do not exceed the distance of 10 mm to the cable T-plugs.
 After installation, the arcing plates must not touch the cable T-plugs.
 While installing the arcing plates, take care not to damage the cable T-plugs.

A white plastic protection ring may be factory-assembled on the outside-cone bushing type C.
This ring serves as a top for the plug, and protects the connection of the capacitive voltage
detecting system at the bushing from damages when the cable plugs are mounted.

ATTENTION!
Disassembling the protection ring can cause damages at the connection of the capacitive
voltage detecting sytsem.

 Do not remove the protection ring.

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Fixing at the switchgear vessel

Cable plug
Arcing plate

Fig. 90: Circuit-breaker panel: Arcing plate at the cable

connection, one cable per phase

Fixing at the switchgear vessel

Cable plug
Arcing plate

Fig. 91: Disconnector panel and ring-main panel: Arcing

plate at the cable connection, one cable per
phase

 Push the rubber sleeve onto the cable T-plug.

 Mount the cable T-plugs of the phases L1 to L3 one after the other.
 In the cable compartment, fit the arcing plate on the mounting plate. Tightening torque:
20 Nm
 Mount the floor plate of the pressure-resistant floor cover (see page 97, "Mounting the
pressure-resistant floor cover").

Aligning and mounting  Align the cable bracket and bolt it tight.
the cable bracket

 Mount the cable clamps. To do this, use cable clamps made of non-magnetizable materials
(plastic, aluminum) to fasten the high-voltage cables at the NXPLUS C Wind cable bracket,
e.g. plastic clamps make id-Technik (cable clamp K26-38 mm, cable clamp K36-52 mm).

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 Connect the cable shield and the earthing of the plug housing to the cable bracket.

 Hang the cable compartment cover in and fit the two or four fixing screws again.

ATTENTION!
To guarantee safe earthing of the cable compartment cover, observe the following:

 Do always use the Torx screws M5 with cutting ring supplied to fasten and earth the cable
compartment cover.

 Fix the cable compartment cover at the lower edge. Depending on the panel width, two or
four Torx screws with cutting ring are required for this. Tightening torque: 7 Nm.

Torx screw with

cutting ring

Fig. 92: Earthing the cable compartment cover with

Torx screw with cutting ring

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Connecting two or three Up to 2 cables (plugs) can be connected per phase for 600-mm-wide panels and up to 3 cables
cables per phase (plugs) per phase for 450-mm-wide panels.

After cable installation on the three phases, one arcing plate each must be mounted in the
cable compartment. In like manner, the associated floor plate of the pressure-resistant floor
cover must be mounted after each installed row of cable T-plugs (see page 97, "Mounting the
pressure-resistant floor cover").

NOTE!
The arcing plates in the cable compartment have been pre-assembled at the factory. For cable
installation, the arcing plates must be removed.

 After cable installation, position the arcing plates as close as possible to the front in
accordance with the cable T-plugs used.
 Do not exceed the distance of 10 mm to the cable T-plugs.
 After installation, the arcing plates must not touch the cable T-plugs.
 While installing the arcing plates, take care not to damage the cable T-plugs.

Fastening at the partition to

the operating mechanism
compartment
Cable T-plug
Arcing plate

Fig. 93: Circuit-breaker panel, 600 mm: Arcing plates at the

cable connection, two cables per phase

Fig. 94: Disconnector panel and ring-main panel, 450 mm:

Arcing plates at the cable connection, three cables per
phase

 Push rubber sleeves onto cable T-plugs.

 Mount first set of cable T-plugs on phases L1 to L3.
 Mount the floor plate of the pressure-resistant floor cover (see page 97, "Mounting the
pressure-resistant floor cover").

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 Pre-assemble the coach bolts on the first arcing plate. To do this, turn the fixing nut so far
that the bolt heads can still be fitted into the mounting plate later.
 Hang the arcing plate into the mounting plate and push into the correct position.
 Push rubber sleeves onto cable T-plugs.
 Mount second set of cable T-plugs on phases L1 to L3.
 Mount the floor plate of the pressure-resistant floor cover (see page 97, "Mounting the
pressure-resistant floor cover").
 Pre-assemble the coach bolts on the second arcing plate. To do this, turn the fixing nut so
far that the bolt heads can still be fitted into the mounting plate later.
 Hang the arcing plate into the mounting plate and push into the correct position.
 Tighten the fixing nuts of the arcing plate. Tightening torque: 20 Nm.
 Push rubber sleeves onto cable T-plugs.
 Mount third set of cable T-plugs on phases L1 to L3.
 Mount the floor plate of the pressure-resistant floor cover (see page 97, "Mounting the
pressure-resistant floor cover").
 Mount the third arcing plate in the same way as the second one.

15.3 Cable connection with cable-type current transformers

Cable-type current transformers in the disconnector panel / ring-main panel
The transformer mounting plate is pre-assembled on the cable bracket at the factory. The
cable-type current transformers are supplied in the cable compartment and must be mounted
on the high-voltage cables on site.

Installation position
Cable plug
Cable shield
Transformer mounting plate
Cable-type current
transformer
Cable clamp

Fig. 95: Installation position of cable-type current

transformers in the disconnector panel /
ring-main panel.

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Principle of installation

Fig. 96: Cable connection with cable-type current transformers type 4MC7032

Cable plug Cable clamp

High-voltage cable 3D washer A10.5 (2x)
Transformer mounting plate Nut-and-washer assembly M8 (2x)
Earthing point Saucer-head bolt M8x20 (2x)
Cable-type current transformer Current transformer holder (2x)
Cable shield Felt strip (2x)

Installation of cable-type  Remove the cable compartment cover.

current transformers
 Take the supplied cable-type current transformers out of the cable compartment.
 Push the cable-type current transformers on the high-voltage cables.
 Place the cable-type current transformers into the supports , and bolt tight.
 Mount the cable plugs according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
 Position the pre-assembled transformer mounting plate at the cable bracket in such a
way that all 3 cable-type current transformers can be mounted.
 Bolt the cable-type current transformer onto the transformer mounting plate with the
2 supports , saucer-head bolts , 3D washers and nut-and-washer assemblies .
 Lead the cable shield back through the cable-type current transformer , and bolt tight
at the earthing point .
 Swing the high-voltage cables in together with the cable-type current transformers ,
and connect the cable plugs to the cable feeder (see page 99, "Connecting cable T-
plugs").
 Mount the cable compartment cover.

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Cable-type current transformers in the circuit-breaker panel

The transformer mounting plate is pre-assembled on the cable bracket at the factory. The
cable-type current transformers are supplied in the cable compartment and must be mounted
on the high-voltage cables on site.

Installation position
Cable plug
Cable shield
Transformer mounting plate
Cable-type current
transformer
Cable clamp

Fig. 97: Installation position of cable-type current

transformers in the circuit-breaker panel

Principle of installation

Fig. 98: Cable connection with cable-type current transformers type WIC1-WE2AS1

Cable plug Cable shield

High-voltage cable Cable clamp
Transformer mounting plate Plain washer A6.4 (4x)
Cable-type current transformer Hexagonal nut M6 (4x)
Earthing point Saucer-head bolt M6x20 (4x)

Installation of cable-type  Undo the cable compartment cover.

current transformers
 Take the supplied cable-type current transformers out of the cable compartment.
 Push the cable-type current transformers on the high-voltage cables.
 Mount the cable plugs according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
 Position the pre-assembled transformer mounting plate at the cable bracket in such a
way that all 3 cable-type current transformers can be mounted.

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 Bolt the cable-type current transformers onto the transformer mounting plate using
4 saucer-head bolts , washers and hexagonal nuts each.
 Lead the cable shield back through the cable-type current transformer , and bolt tight
at the earthing point .
 Swing the high-voltage cables in together with the cable-type current transformers ,
and connect the cable plugs to the cable feeder (see page 99, "Connecting cable T-
plugs").
 Mount the cable compartment cover.

15.4 Connecting surge arresters

Suitable surge arresters are listed in the operating instructions (see page 22, "Possible
combinations of cable connection types (T-plugs, coupling inserts) and surge arresters in
NXPLUS C Wind up to 36 kV").

NOTE!
For certain surge arrester types in the circuit-breaker panel, the surge arresters protrude
through the floor cover into the cable basement (see page 22, "Cable connection").

 Provide additional core drillings for the surge arresters.

The surge arresters are supplied with the supplementary equipment. Depending on their
version, they are pre-assembled with a support.

If a power-frequency voltage test is planned at site after installation (see page 126,
"Performing the power- frequency voltage test"), do not fit the surge arresters and cables yet.

 Mount the surge arresters according to the manufacturer's assembly instructions.

 Ensure earth connection of the surge arrester according to the manufacturer's assembly
instructions.

Fig. 99: Mounted surge arrester (example)

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15.5 Connecting auxiliary circuits

The circuit-breaker switchgear NXPLUS C Wind is delivered with operating and control
equipment as ordered.

The operating and control equipment as well as the terminals in the switchgear are identified
in the same way as in the associated circuit diagrams.

If the low-voltage compartment is installed later, the connections of the auxiliary circuits are
completed on site.

Fig. 100: Auxiliary circuits in the 600 mm low-voltage compartment

Lay, fix and connect the external cables in accordance with the national standards and
specifications (conductor, shielding, earthing).

There are wiring ducts on the right and on the left inside the cable compartment. The left-
hand duct is left empty at the factory and can be used for external cables. The right-hand duct
contains the internal panel wiring provided at the factory. For zero-sequence current
transformers in the cable basement, their cables are lead through the right-side cable duct.

 Lay the external cables in the left-hand wiring duct and fix them with cable straps.

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Laying the current transformer leads and wires for the capacitive voltage detecting
system in the right-hand wiring duct

 Lay overlong current transformer leads in meanders.

Fig. 101: Current transformer leads laid in meanders in the right-hand wiring duct

Current transformer lead

Wire for capacitive voltage detecting system

 Laying wire groups keeping the maximum possible distance between them and tight on the earthed plate.

Fig. 102: Wire groups laid in the right-hand wiring duct keeping the maximum possible
distance between them

Current transformer lead

Laying wire groups keeping the maximum possible distance
between them
Wire for capacitive voltage detecting system

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Laying secondary customer cables in the left-hand wiring duct

 Lay overlong current transformer leads in meanders.

 Cross the cables at a right angle.

Fig. 103: Customer cables laid in meanders in the left-hand wiring duct

Customer cable

 Lay wire groups keeping the maximum possible distance between them, and tight on the earthed plate.

 For EMC-compatible laying, the cables have been divided into functional groups: e.g. group 1 (signal wires),
group 2 (control wires), etc.

Fig. 104: Wire groups laid in the left-hand wiring duct keeping the maximum possible distance
between them

Customer cable
Group 1
Group 2
Laying wire groups keeping the maximum possible distance between them

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The bus wires as well as the cables for the circuit-breaker and the three-position switch are
pluggable. The terminals are arranged in the low-voltage compartment.

 Lay the cables for the three-position switch and, if required, for the current transformers in
the low-voltage compartment.
 Plug pre-assembled bus wires onto the bus wire terminals. Observe the coding of the 10-
pole plugs.
 Plug the cables for the circuit-breaker and the three-position switch on the associated
terminals.
 Connect wires for current transformer, if necessary.

Connecting the STG plug with the VBSTB4 modular terminal

For 2-, 4- and 10-pole STG plugs make PHOENIX CONTACT, observe the instructions for
installation and removal described hereafter.

NOTE!
The information stated herein refer to the user instructions of PHOENIX CONTACT. The user is
obliged to inform himself about the latest state of the instructions for installation or removal of
the STG plugs, and to observe the manufacturer's instructions.

 Manufacturer's site: https://www.phoenixcontact.com

Mounting the STG plug  Hold the STG plug horizontally over the plug shaft of the VBSTB4 modular terminal.
 Push the STG plug horizontally into the modular terminal until the STG plug latches in.

r The STG plug is latched into the modular terminal and mounted.

Removing the STG plug  Push the STG plug slightly to the screwing side until the latching noses come out of the
latching slots of the modular terminal.

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 Pull the STG plug horizontally out of the VBSTB4 modular terminal.

r The STG plug is removed.

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16 Installation of designs with degree of protection IP31D

(low-voltage compartment)

16.1 IP31D - protection against vertically falling water drops

Mounting the protection against vertically falling water drops

ATTENTION!
To be able to mount the protection against vertically falling water drops, observe the following:

 The switchgear termination and the busbar cover must be assembled.

Connecting plate
Sealing strap for
connecting plates
Top plate
Angle plate

Fig. 105: Setup of a protection against vertically falling water drops

(example with small low-voltage compartment) - view from
the front

 Stick sealing strap on rear side of angle plate.

While sticking, take care that the sealing strap is in line with the angle plate on the left and
on the right.
 Mount the angle plate on the low-voltage compartment using thread-ridging screws
M5x16.

Panel width [mm] Number of bolted joints

450 4
600 5

Fig. 106: Mounting the angle plate (example with small low-voltage compartment) -
view from the front

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 Align and fasten the top plate on the low-voltage compartment.

Fig. 107: Bolting the top plate tight (example with small low-voltage compartment) - view
from the rear

 Stick sealing strap on connecting plates.

 Bolt the connecting plates together with the top plates and the angle plates respectively on
the left and on the right.

Fig. 108: Bolting the connecting plates tight (example with small low-voltage compartment) -
view from the rear

M5x30, thread-ridging
M5x16, thread-ridging

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Fig. 109: Completed protection against vertically falling water drops

(example with small low-voltage compartment) - view from the front

Mounting the protection against vertically falling water drops on the end panel

Connecting plate
Sealing strap for connecting plate
Angle plate
Mounted roof plate
Low-voltage compartment
Busbar cover
Roof plate
Sealing strap for left end plate
Left end plate

Fig. 110: Protection against vertically falling water drops on the left-end panel
(example with small low-voltage compartment) - view from the front

Mounting the protection against vertically falling water drops on a high low-voltage
compartment

ATTENTION!
Please observe the following instructions to mount the protection against vertically falling
water drops on a high low-voltage compartment if the low-voltage compartments are not pre-
assembled:

 Stick a sealing strap in line with the upper edge of the busbar cover and on the rear wall of
the low-voltage compartment.
 Stick a sealing strap between the panels on the rear wall of the low-voltage compartment,
in line with the partition plate.

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 If the high low-voltage compartments are already pre-assembled, the operations to be

performed are the same as those for installation of the protection against vertically falling
water drops on small low-voltage compartments.

Fig. 111: Protection against vertically falling water drops on the left-end panel
(example with high low-voltage compartment) - view from the rear

Connecting plate Sealing strap for left end plate

Sealing strap for connecting plate Top plate
Left end plate Angle plate

 If the low-voltage compartments are not pre-assembled, provide sealing straps at the
following positions:
- Between the individual panels.
- On the rear wall of the low-voltage compartment, in line with the busbar cover.

Sealing straps
between the panels
Sealing straps on
the rear wall of the
low-voltage
compartment

Fig. 112: Sticking sealing straps on high low-voltage compartments

(example with high low-voltage compartment) - view from
the rear

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17 Commissioning

DANGER!
High voltage! Danger!

 Isolate the switchgear.

 Secure against reclosing.
 Verify safe isolation from supply.
 Earth and short-circuit.
 Cover or barrier adjacent live parts.

DANGER!
Mechanical components may move quickly - even remotely controlled.

 Do not remove covers.

 Do not reach into openings.

17.1 Final work

Rating plate / type plate  Check the data on the rating plate and the auxiliary voltage of the control and end devices
as against the requirements.

Ready-for-service  Check ready-for-service indicator (see page 67, "Checking the ready-for-service indicator").
indicator, checking

Checking switchgear  Check switchgear fixing.

fixing

Checking bolted joints  Check the earthing connections.

 Check the bolted joints of the low-voltage equipment at random.
 Check all parts of the switchgear that have been disassembled and assembled again at site
during installation or that have been installed subsequently, in order to verify correct
assembly and completeness.

Closing the circuit-breaker  Hang the front cover in.

front cover
ATTENTION!
Earthing of the front cover is only guaranteed if the cover is bolted together with the
switchgear frame. Do always use the Torx screws with cutting ring supplied, in order to achieve
a safe earthing of the front cover.

 Before commissioning, bolt the front cover together with the switchgear frame.

 Bolt the front cover at the lower edge tight with two Torx screws M5 with cutting ring.
Tightening torque: 7 Nm.

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Torx screw with cutting ring

Fig. 113: Earthing the front cover using Torx screw with
cutting ring

Closing the cable  Mount and bolt together cable compartment cover competently, see page 99, "Connecting
comparment cover cable T-plugs".

ATTENTION!
Earthing of the cable compartment cover is only guaranteed if the cover is bolted together with
the switchgear frame. Do always use the self-tapping screws supplied to achieve a safe
earthing of the cable compartment cover.

 Before commissioning, bolt the cable compartment cover together with the switchgear
frame.

Checking auxiliary cable  Check correct wiring according to the circuit diagrams.
connections
 Check clamping and plug-in connections at random (perfect contact, labels, etc.).

Checking high-voltage  Check earthing of cable terminations on all connected high-voltage cables.
connections
 If required, test cables (see page 166, "Cable testing").

Feeder without cables  Switch the switching device to EARTHED position and lock it, or cover the bushings with
surge-proof caps.

Tyding up and visual  Remove any attached instruction labels and documents that are not required anymore for
inspection operation.
 Remove any tools, materials etc. that are not required anymore from the area of switchgear.
 Remove any dirt from the area of the switchgear (cleaning agent ARAL 4005 or HAKU 1025
and lint-free rag/brush).
 Fit all covers.
 Put the caps on the test sockets of the capacitive voltage detecting systems.
 Touch up scratches and impacts in the surface painting. Available kit: Touch-up set (spatula
and paint) and paint pen.

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17.2 Checking the accessories

 Make sure that the following accessories are ready to hand:
- Operating instructions
- One operating lever for the three-position disconnector, for the DISCONNECTING function
- One operating lever for the EARTHING/READY-TO-EARTH function (painted red)
- Hand crank for charging the circuit-breaker closing spring (with freewheel)
- Adapter for emergency operation (option only for three-position disconnector with motor
operating mechanism)
- Double-bit key with a diameter of 3 mm
- Circuit diagrams
- Torx screwdriver T25
- 1 adapter for the three-position disconnector, for the DISCONNECTING function
- 1 adapter for the three-position disconnector, for the EARTHING/READY-TO-EARTH
function (painted red)

17.3 Instructing operating personnel

 Instruct operating personnel in theory and practice of switchgear operation.

17.4 Function test / Test operation

DANGER!
Putting defective switchgear into operation can endanger the life of people and damage the
switchgear.

 Never put switchgear into operation if you notice during test operation that a part of it
does not work as described in here.
 Perform test operations with auxiliary voltage only!

DANGER!
Risk of injury by sudden rotation of hand crank. If you use a hand crank without a freewheel
to charge the spring, the hand crank will rotate when the control voltage is switched on again
(motor starts up) and can lead to injury.

 Use special hand crank with freewheel from the accessories!

Mechanical function test  Switch the three-position switch and the circuit-breaker several times to CLOSED and OPEN
position. Observe the correct indication of the associated switch position indicators.
 Check mechanical interlocks and covers to verify easy operation.

Readjusting the After the mechanical function test, the freewheel of the OPEN and CLOSE pushbuttons of the
freewheel of circuit- circuit-breaker can be readjusted. The factory-set freewheel is approx. 5 - 7 mm.
breaker pushbutton
 Measure the freewheel of the two pushbuttons (e.g. by means of a tape measure or vernier
caliper).

Freewheel
(approx. 7 – 5 mm)

 Remove the front plate of the circuit-breaker panel.

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 Measure the distance of the knurled bolt to the plastic nut.

 Hold the housing of the pushbutton at the front.

 Adjust the freewheel to the requested dimension by turning the knurled bolt
(recommendation: wear gloves, so that the bolt can be turned more easily).

 Refit the front plate.

Emergency release of the If the switchgear is equipped with a solenoid interlocking, the control gate is blocked if there
solenoid interlocking is no auxiliary voltage available. In case of emergency, this interlock of the circuit-breaker
panel and disconnector panel can be bypassed as follows:

DANGER!
If the interlocking provided by the control gate is eliminated, switching operations are possible
that can cause an arc fault which will endanger the life of the people present and damage the
switchgear.

 Do only eliminate the interlocking of the control gate to push the control gate to the center
position.
 Do not perform switching operations.
 Use a screwdriver that fits the hole diameter of the solenoid openings.

Tripping the emergency release in the circuit-breaker/disconnector panel:

Fig. 114: Solenoid openings in the circuit-breaker/disconnector panel

To push the control gate from center position to right position: Remove left-hand
dummy plug . Insert the screwdriver through the left-hand opening and push the
solenoid back. Push the control gate to the right. The left-hand solenoid is released again,
blocking further movements.
 To push the control gate from center position to left position: Remove right-hand
dummy plug . Insert the screwdriver through the right-hand opening and push the
solenoid back. Push the control gate to the left. The right-hand solenoid is released again,
blocking further movements.

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 To push the control gate from the right or left position to the center position again:
Remove the stopper (according to the position of the control gate), and push the solenoid
back with the screwdriver. Push the control gate to the center position. The solenoid is
released again, blocking further movements.
 After work completion, pull the screwdriver out and refit the dummy plug.

Tripping the emergency release in the ring-main panel:

ATTENTION!
The solenoid openings in the ring-main panel are covered with the front plate.

 Remove the front plate in the ring-main panel.

Fig. 115: Solenoid openings in the ring-main panel

To push the control gate from center position to upper position: Insert the screwdriver
through the upper opening and push the solenoid back. Push the control gate upwards.
The upper solenoid is released again, blocking further movements.
 To push the control gate from center position to lower position: Insert the screwdriver
through the lower opening and push the solenoid back. Push the control gate
downwards. The lower solenoid is released again, blocking further movements.
 To push the control gate from the upper or lower position to the center position again:
Insert the screwdriver (according to the position of the control gate), and push the solenoid
back. Push the control gate to the center position. The solenoid is released again, blocking
further movements.
 After work completion, pull the screwdriver out and refit the front plate.

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Activating undervoltage The undervoltage releases mounted in the circuit-breaker must be activated.
release
The circuit-breaker operating mechanism is located in the central part of the panel behind the
ON/OFF pushbuttons.
 Remove the circuit-breaker front cover.
 Shift the retaining screw of the striker from position A to position B to activate the
undervoltage release.

 Close the operating mechanism box and refit the cover.

r The circuit-breaker operating mechanism is now ready for operation with undervoltage
release.

Electrical function test Test operation helps you to verify the perfect operation of the switchgear without high
voltage before commissioning.

ATTENTION!
Before test operation, make sure that the three-position switch is switched to the basic
position, i.e. the position indicators show the OPEN position for the DISCONNECTING and
EARTHING functions.
 Do absolutely switch the three-position switch to the basic position by hand.

 Switch on all auxiliary and control voltages and verify correct polarity.
r The motor of the circuit-breaker operating mechanism starts up, charges the closing spring
and closes the circuit-breaker in case of spring-operated mechanisms.
 Test panels with electromagnetically interlocked three-position switch only with applied
auxiliary voltage.
 Check whether the mechanical and/or electrical interlocking conditions are fulfilled without
using excessive force.
 Check whether the switch positions of the three-position switch are displayed correctly.
 Switch the three-position switch and the circuit-breaker several times to CLOSED and OPEN
position at the panel and from remote. At the same time, check whether the switch
positions are displayed correctly at the panel and, if applicable, in the control room, and if
the auxiliary switches and position switches operate correctly.
 After operating the three-position switch, check whether the operating levers can be
pushed onto the operating shafts. If not, please contact the regional Siemens
representative.
 Check the function of the closing solenoid by electrical operation.
 Check the function of the shunt releases, c.t.-operated releases and undervoltage releases
by electrical operation.

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Faults during test • The three-position switch does not move to the desired position during the first electrical
operation operation. (Example: The three-position switch moves to the EARTHING CLOSED position
instead of the DISCONNECTING CLOSED position)
• The control system of the three-position switch has detected the incorrect execution of the
command and is in faulty mode. In this condition, no further switching operations are
possible.

Fault clearing  Check the polarity of the auxiliary voltage and the motor connection.
 Switch the operating mechanism manually back to the basic position.
 Reset fault mode (2 possibilities):
- Switch the auxiliary voltage off and on
- Operate the reset button (covered opening on the device front)

r The position indicator for the DISCONNECTING and EARTHING functions shows OPEN.

r The three-position switch can be put into operation again.

 Perform test operation of the three-position switch.

Three-position disconnector
1 2

Initial situation Push the interrogation lever downwards and push

the control gate to the right.
3 4

Switch the three-position switch from EARTHED to Remove the operating lever (the interrogation lever
OPEN position (insert the operating lever and turn and the control gate return to their initial position).
180° counter-clockwise).

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Three-position switch-disconnector
1 2

Initial situation Push the control gate downwards

3 4

Switch the three-position switch from EARTHED to Remove the operating lever (the control gate returns
OPEN position (insert the operating lever and turn to its initial position).
approx. 55° counter-clockwise).

ATTENTION!
If there are any faults that cannot be cleared at site:

 Do not put the switchgear into operation.

Inform the regional Siemens representative.

Completing test operation  Switch all switching devices to OPEN position.

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17.5 Performing the power- frequency voltage test

If required, a test with rated short-duration power-frequency withstand voltage can be
performed on site. The busbar voltage transformers are designed for a repeat test at 80% UD
and 50 Hz according to IEC 62271-200.

At the factory, the individual feeders are routine-tested by means of a rated short-duration
power-frequency voltage test.

As a rule, the test with these high power-frequency voltage test levels is performed before
connecting the cables. If the cables are already connected, power-frequency voltage test
equipment with a very high rating is necessary, and the permissible test voltage of the
connected cables would be exceeded.

For detailed information about cable tests, see page 166, "Cable testing".

ATTENTION!
The voltage indicators CAPDIS-S1+ and CAPDIS-S2+, LRM, VOIS+, VOIS R+, WEGA 1.2 and WEGA
2.2 may be damaged if test voltage is applied.

 Short-circuit the voltage indicators with the earthing points of the test sockets.

Fig. 116: Short-circuit plug, make Kries, Fig. 117: Short-circuit plug, make Horstmann,
order number 2500029 order number 51-9904-001

Preparing the power-  Switch the circuit-breaker and the three-position switch of the incoming feeder to CLOSED
frequency voltage test position to perform the power-frequency voltage test.
 Switch all other three-position switches to EARTHED position.
 If required, remove high voltage cables from the panel to be tested.
 Apply the power-frequency test voltage in a surge-proof way at the cable connection
bushing via test cables.
 Short-circuit the capacitive voltage detecting system.
r Now you can carry out the test.

Performing the power-  Earth adjacent phases.

frequency voltage test
 Test phases L1, L2 and L3 consecutively for 60 seconds with the rated short-duration power-
frequency voltage.

Completing the power-  Undo short-circuit on the capacitive voltage detecting system.
frequency voltage test
 Remove the test cable.
 Undo earthing of the adjacent phases.
 If required, connect high-voltage cables again.

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17.6 Primary injection test

If requested by the customer's specifications, a primary injection test can be performed on the
panels.

Performing the test To test the current transformers, switch the three-position switch of the panel to be tested to
EARTHED position and the circuit-breaker to CLOSED position.
After that, the test current is applied through the bushings of the cable connection against the
earthing busbar by means of a suitable test unit. Power supply can take place via one or three
phases.
After applying the test current, the secondary measuring devices and tripping systems can be
tested.

17.7 Applying operating voltage (high voltage)

DANGER!
Mortal danger due to live parts.
 Observe the Five Safety Rules of Electrical Engineering.
 Observe the specifications for prevention of accidents.
 Observe the operating and working instructions of the switchgear owner.

The operating personnel must have been trained, the installation work checked and test
operation must have been carried out successfully without malfunctions.
 Close all covers.
 Open all circuit-breakers.
 On all panels, switch the three-position switch to OPEN position. If there is a feeder without
connected cables, earth this feeder. Additionally, all bushings must be protected in a surge-
proof way.
 Ensure that all consumers connected to all outgoing feeders are switched off.
 Ensure that all current transformers not in operation are short-circuited.
r Operational voltage (high voltage) can be applied and the switchgear can be put into
operation as described hereafter:

Applying voltage to the  Switch on incoming feeders in the respective opposite substation.
busbar
 Connect one incoming feeder to the busbar, observing no-load operation of the three-
position switch.
r Now the busbar of the switchgear is live.

If the busbar is to be interconnected with further incoming feeders, a phase comparison with
the already energized incoming feeder must be performed before energizing the new
incoming feeder.

Verifying correct Verify correct terminal-phase connections of the next incoming feeder and switch on the
terminal-phase incoming feeder:
connections

DANGER!
Short-circuit in case of different phase sequence of the incoming feeders.
 Make sure that all incoming feeders have the same phase sequence.
 To check the phase sequence, use only phase comparison test units which are adequate
for the LRM interface (capacitive test sockets).

 Switch on tested incoming feeder.

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The three-position switch of the feeder to be tested must be in OPEN position. The opposite
substation must be de-earthed and live.
Verify correct terminal-phase connections at the interfaces (capacitive test sockets on right
side of control board) of the panel to be tested and an energized panel using a phase
comparison test unit.
 Plug the measuring cables of the phase comparison test unit into the test sockets of the
capacitive voltage detecting system "L1" of the two panels.
 Read the indication.
 Same procedure with the test sockets of the capacitive voltage detecting system of the two
other phases ("L2" and "L3").
r If the test unit shows a coincidence in any case, the phase sequence of the tested feeder is
correct.

Connecting consumer  One after the other, switch on all outgoing feeders with connected consumers.
feeders r Now all feeders are connected. The switchgear is completely in operation.

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Operation
DANGER!
The internal arc classification of the switchgear according to IEC 62271-200 has only been
proved by tests for the switchgear sides with internal arc classification and with closed high-
voltage compartments.

 Determine the IAC internal arc classification of the switchgear by means of the data on the
rating plate (see page 40, "Rating plates").
 Regulations for access to switchgear areas without internal arc classification according to
IEC 62271-200 must be defined by the switchgear owner.

18 Indicators and control elements

Position indicator for three-position disconnector

(DISCONNECTING function)
Interrogation lever
Capacitive voltage detecting system on the busbar
(option)
Ready-for-service indicator
Position indicator for three-position disconnector
(EARTHING/READY-TO-EARTH function)
OFF pushbutton for circuit-breaker
"Feeder earthed“ locking device
Capacitive voltage detecting system on the cable feeder
Operations counter for circuit-breaker
Indicator for circuit-breaker "spring charged"
Position indicator for circuit-breaker
ON pushbutton for circuit-breaker
Manual charging for circuit-breaker
Actuating opening for earthing switch (EARTHING/
READY-TO-EARTH function)
Actuating opening for disconnector (DISCONNECTING
function)
Control gate for opening the actuating openings
(can only be operated if the interrogation lever is
pushed downwards)

Fig. 118: Control board of the 600 mm circuit-breaker panel

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Position indicator for three-position disconnector

(DISCONNECTING function)
Capacitive voltage detecting system on the busbar
(option)
Ready-for-service indicator
Position indicator for three-position disconnector
(EARTHING/READY-TO-EARTH function)
Capacitive voltage detecting system on the cable feeder
Actuating opening for earthing switch (EARTHING/
READY-TO-EARTH function)
Actuating opening for disconnector (DISCONNECTING
function)
Control gate for opening the actuating openings

Fig. 119: Control board for disconnector panel 450 mm

Position indicator for three-position switch-disconnector

(DISCONNECTING function)
Capacitive voltage detecting system on the busbar
(option)
Ready-for-service indicator
Position indicator for three-position switch-disconnector
(EARTHING/READY-TO-EARTH function)
Cable compartment interlock
Capacitive voltage detecting system on the cable feeder
Actuating opening for earthing switch (EARTHING/
READY-TO-EARTH function)
Actuating opening for disconnector (DISCONNECTING
function)
Control gate for opening the actuating openings
Short-circuit/earth-fault indicator (option)

Fig. 120: Control board for ring-main panel 450 mm

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Indications and their

Disconnector
meaning

CLOSED Contacts are not in OPEN

defined end position
Earthing switch

READY-TO-EARTH Contacts are not in OPEN

defined end position
Circuit-breaker

(not available)

CLOSED OPEN

Closing spring

charged not charged

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19 Checking the ready-for-service indicator

Perfect operation of the switchgear is only guaranteed if the ready-for-service indicators are in
the green area.

Green
Pointer
Red

Fig. 121: Ready-for-service indicator Fig. 122: Ready-for-service

for disconnector panel, indicator for ring-main
circuit-breaker panel panel

Circuit-breaker panels
ATTENTION!
If the ready-for-service indicator is in the red area:

 Contact the regional Siemens representative immediately.

 Shut down the circuit-breaker panel if required.

Disconnector panels
ATTENTION!
The three-position disconnector may only be used for breaking currents <0.5 A. If the ready-
for-service indicator is in the red area:

 Do not switch.
 Contact the regional Siemens representative immediately.

Ring-main panel
ATTENTION!
If the three-position switch is operated although the switchgear is not ready for service, this
can cause an arc fault that will damage the switchgear. If the ready-for-service indicator is in
the red area:

 Do not switch.
 Contact the regional Siemens representative immediately.

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20 Operating the circuit-breaker

ATTENTION!
Operating the circuit-breaker locking device with the three-position disconnector in CLOSED
position can damage the switchgear.

 Operate the circuit-breaker locking device only with the three-position disconnector in
READY-TO-EARTH position, and lock it with a padlock. The shackle of the padlock must
have a diameter of 6 mm or larger.

20.1 Closing the circuit-breaker

If there is no block active from the mechanical interlock, you can close the circuit-breaker
electrically or mechanically. Depending on the selected type of operating mechanism, the
circuit-breaker is automatically closed with an ON pushbutton or by charging the closing
spring.

Closing the circuit-breaker  Operate the ON pushbutton in the mechanical control board or charge the closing spring in
spring-operated mechanisms. For motor operating mechanisms the circuit-breaker can also
be closed on the electrical control board.
r The circuit-breaker is closed.

20.2 Opening the circuit-breaker

You can open the circuit-breaker electrically or mechanically.

If the control voltage fails, you have to open the circuit-breaker manually.

If the feeder is earthed through the three-position disconnector and the circuit-breaker, and if
the "feeder locking device" is fitted, all electrical OFF signals are ineffective.

If the locking device is padlocked, the circuit-breaker cannot be opened mechanically either.

Opening the circuit-  Operate the OFF pushbutton in the mechanical control board
breaker or
 open via electrical operation.
r The circuit-breaker is open.

20.3 Test operation

Perform the following actions to guarantee that the circuit-breaker is ready for operation:

 Charge the closing spring (see page 135, "Charging the closing spring manually with the
hand crank").
 For circuit-breaker operating mechanisms with stored-energy mechanism, operate the ON
pushbutton in the mechanical control board.
r The circuit-breaker is closed.

 Operate the OFF pushbutton in the mechanical control board.

r The circuit-breaker is open.

On circuit-breakers with undervoltage release 3AX1103:

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ATTENTION!
If the retaining screw of the striker is not shifted back from position A to position B after the
test operation without auxiliary voltage, the undervoltage release will not function.

 After the test operation without auxiliary voltage, shift the retaining screw of the striker
back from position A to position B.

 Shift the retaining screw of the striker from position A to B to activate the undervoltage
release.

20.4 Test operation with auxiliary voltage (motor operating mechanism)

Circuit-breaker with  Switch on the supply voltage.

stored-energy mechanism
r The motor operating mechanism starts up and charges the closing spring.

 Check whether the "closing spring charged" indication appears.

 Close the circuit-breaker.

r The closing spring is recharged automatically.

 Check whether the position indication "circuit-breaker CLOSED" appears.

 Open the circuit-breaker.
 Check whether the position indication "circuit-breaker OPEN" appears.

Circuit-breaker with  Switch on the supply voltage.

spring-operated r The motor operating mechanism starts up, charges the closing spring and opens
mechanism
automatically.

 Check whether the position indication "circuit-breaker CLOSED" appears.

 Open the circuit-breaker.
 Check whether the position indication "circuit-breaker OPEN" appears.

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20.5 Charging the closing spring manually with the hand crank
The hand crank has a freewheel, so that there is no risk of injury if the control voltage returns
and the motor (option) starts up with the crank inserted.

DANGER!
Risk of injury by sudden rotation of hand crank with motor operating mechanism. If you use a
hand crank without a freewheel to charge the spring, the hand crank will rotate when the
control voltage is switched on again (motor starts up) and can lead to injury.

 Use special hand crank with freewheel from the accessories.

 Remove cover from cutout "Manual charging for circuit-breaker".

 Insert hand crank there.
 Turn hand crank clockwise approx. 30 times.
r For motor operating stored-energy mechanism: "Closing spring charged" indication in
inspection window.

r For spring-operated mechanism: Circuit-breaker can be clearly heard to close.

 Remove hand crank.

 Close cutout with cover.

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21 Operating the three-position disconnector

This section describes the switching operations:
• DISCONNECTING and READY-TO-EARTH with the three-position disconnector in the circuit-
breaker panel
• DISCONNECTING and EARTHING with the three-position disconnector in the disconnector
panel

The manual switching operations DISCONNECTING or EARTHING/READY-TO-EARTH must be

pre-selected. Pre-selection is only possible if the associated switching operation is permissible.

The operating levers for the three-position disconnector are coded and identified by color:
• Operating lever for DISCONNECTING operation
• Operating lever for switching EARTHING/READY-TO-EARTH operation: Red painting (handle
painted red)

NOTE!
The interrogation lever is only available at the circuit-breaker panel (600 mm wide). Except for
this difference, the operation of the three-position disconnector is identical in both panel types.
The operation is always described and shown with interrogation lever.

 Observe the specific panel type during operation.

21.1 Operating levers for three-position disconnector

Fig. 123: Operating lever for DISCONNECTING Fig. 124: Operating lever for EARTHING/
function READY-TO-EARTH function
(handle painted red)

Fig. 125: Socket nut for operating lever, Fig. 126: Socket nut for operating lever,
DISCONNECTING function EARTHING/READY-TO-EARTH
function

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21.2 Closing the three-position disconnector

ATTENTION!
Before operating the three-position disconnector:

 Make sure that the circuit-breaker is in OPEN position.

DANGER!
For ring-main panels: If the switch-disconnector or the earthing switch are operated although
the switchgear is not ready for service (see page 132, "Checking the ready-for-service
indicator"), this can cause an arc fault that will damage the switchgear and endanger the life of
the people present.

 If the ready-for-service indicator is in the red area, do not switch.

 Push the interrogation lever downwards.

 Push the control gate to the left.
r The opening for the DISCONNECTING operation is free.

 Insert the operating lever for the DISCONNECTING operation and turn 180° clockwise.
r The three-position disconnector is closed.

 Remove the operating lever for the DISCONNECTING operation.

r The interrogation lever and the control gate return to their initial position.

21.3 Opening the three-position disconnector

ATTENTION!
Before operating the three-position disconnector:

 Make sure that the circuit-breaker is in OPEN position.

DANGER!
For ring-main panels: If the switch-disconnector or the earthing switch are operated although
the switchgear is not ready for service (132, "Checking the ready-for-service indicator"), this
can cause an arc fault that will damage the switchgear and endanger the life of the people
present.

 If the ready-for-service indicator is in the red area, do not switch.

 Push the interrogation lever downwards.

 Push the control gate to the left.
r The opening for the DISCONNECTING operation is free.

 Insert the operating lever for the DISCONNECTING operation and turn 180° counter-
clockwise.
r The three-position disconnector is open.

 Remove the operating lever for the DISCONNECTING operation.

r The interrogation lever and the control gate return to their initial position.

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21.4 Earthing/ready-to-earth with the three-position switch

ATTENTION!
Before operating the three-position disconnector:

 Make sure that the circuit-breaker is in OPEN position.

 Make sure that the feeder is isolated from supply.

DANGER!
For ring-main panels: If the switch-disconnector or the earthing switch are operated although
the switchgear is not ready for service (132, "Checking the ready-for-service indicator"), this
can cause an arc fault that will damage the switchgear and endanger the life of the people
present.

 If the ready-for-service indicator is in the red area, do not switch.

DANGER!
Danger, high voltage! The earthing process in circuit-breaker panels is not completed until the
circuit-breaker is closed.

 Switch the three-position disconnector to READY-TO-EARTH function.

 Close the circuit-breaker.

 Push the interrogation lever downwards.

 Push the control gate to the right.
r The opening for the EARTHING/READY-TO-EARTH operation is free.

 Insert the operating lever for the EARTHING/READY-TO-EARTH operation (red) and turn 180°
clockwise.
r The three-position disconnector is closed.

 Remove the operating lever again for the EARTHING/READY-TO-EARTH operation.

r The interrogation lever and the control gate return to their initial position.

 In circuit-breaker panels, close and lock the circuit-breaker.

21.5 De-earthing with the three-position switch

ATTENTION!
Before operating the three-position disconnector:

 Make sure that the circuit-breaker is in OPEN position.

DANGER!
For ring-main panels: If the switch-disconnector or the earthing switch are operated although
the switchgear is not ready for service (132, "Checking the ready-for-service indicator"), this
can cause an arc fault that will damage the switchgear and endanger the life of the people
present.

 If the ready-for-service indicator is in the red area, do not switch.

 In circuit-breaker panels: Unlock the locking device at the circuit-breaker and open the
circuit-breaker.

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 Push the interrogation lever downwards.

 Push the control gate to the right.
r The opening for the EARTHING/READY-TO-EARTH operation is free.

 Insert the operating lever for the EARTHING/READY-TO-EARTH operation (red) and turn 180°
counter-clockwise.
r The three-position disconnector is open.

 Remove the operating lever for the EARTHING/READY-TO-EARTH operation.

r The interrogation lever and the control gate return to their initial position.

21.6 Operating the three-position disconnector with motor operating mechanism

The switching operations DISCONNECTING, EARTHING and READY-TO-EARTH of the three-
position disconnector can be performed by means of a motor operating mechanism (option).

Three-position disconnectors with motor operating mechanism can also be controlled from
remote according to their design.

21.7 Emergency operation of the three-position disconnector

If the motor voltage of the three-position disconnector with motor operating mechanism fails,
and the three-position disconnector is in none of the two end positions, you must operate the
three-position disconnector manually.

Position indicator for DISCONNECTING Position indicator for EARTHING function in

function in faulty position faulty position

To do this, the adapter for emergency operation has to be pushed on the standard operating
lever.

Adapter for emergency  Push emergency operation adapter on operating lever for three-position switch.
operation

Fig. 127: Pushing on the adapter for emergency operation

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ATTENTION!
If the operating lever with pushed-on adapter is incorrectly used, the indicator or even the
operating mechanism of the three-position switch can be damaged.

 The operating lever with pushed-on adapter is not aligned according to the noses of the
standard operating lever, but according to the adapter slots.

Fig. 128: Marking (long slot) on operating lever with pushed-on adapter

Fig. 129: Marking (short slot) on operating lever with pushed-on adapter

The noses of the operating lever are not significant for evaluating the position of the
operating mechanism.

End positions of the three-position disconnector while switching with the operating
lever with pushed-on adapter

ATTENTION!
The operating lever does not have a stop. Switching with the operating lever with pushed-on
adapter beyond the end position of the three-position disconnector will damage the three-
position disconnector.

 Do always observe the markings on the adapter of the operating lever.

Insert the operating lever with pushed-on adapter in such a way that the inner slot of the
adapter fits on the pin of the operating shaft.

Fig. 130: Inserting the operating lever with pushed-on adapter

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End positions of DISCONNECTOR

Adapter position Position of long slot: left Adapter position Position of long slot: right
Position of short slot: right Position of short slot: left

The disconnector is in CLOSED position. The disconnector is in OPEN position.

End positions of EARTHING SWITCH

Adapter position Position of long slot: bottom Adapter position Position of long slot: top
Position of short slot: top Position of short slot: bottom

The earthing switch is in CLOSED position. The earthing switch is in OPEN position.

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Performing emergency operation according to fault indication

ATTENTION!
The operating lever of the three-position disconnector with pushed-on adapter for the
emergency operation must be used according to the fault indications.

 Please do absolutely observe the fault indications.

Always insert the operating lever with pushed-on adapter in the opening related to the fault
indication.

Fault indication Operation

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Emergency operation of If the switch does not reach its end position, e.g., due to a failure of the auxiliary voltage
the DISCONNECTING during disconnector operation, push the operating lever with pushed-on adapter onto the
function hexagonal shaft for the DISCONNECTING function in such a way that the pin of the hexagonal
shaft fits in the inner slot of the operating adapter.

Fig. 131: Inserting the operating lever with pushed-on adapter (DISCONNECTING function)

Initial situation Push the interrogation lever downwards and Open the disconnector (insert the operating
push the control gate to the left. lever with pushed-on adapter and turn counter-
clockwise until the slots at the adapter are
horizontal to the actuating opening).

Remove the operating lever with pushed-on End position

adapter. The interrogation lever and the control Remove the adapter from the operating lever
gate return to their initial position. and lay it back into the service flap.

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Emergency operation of If the switch does not reach its end position, e.g., due to a failure of the auxiliary voltage
the EARTHING function during earthing switch operation, push the operating lever with pushed-on adapter onto the
hexagonal shaft for the EARTHING function in such a way that the pin of the hexagonal shaft
fits in the inner slot of the operating adapter.

Fig. 132: Inserting the operating lever with pushed-on adapter (EARTHING function)

Initial situation Push the interrogation lever downwards and Open the earthing switch (insert the operating
push the control gate to the left. lever with pushed-on adapter and turn counter-
clockwise until the slots at the adapter are
vertical to the actuating opening).

Remove the emergency operating lever. The End position

interrogation lever and the control gate return to Remove the adapter from the operating lever
their initial position. and lay it back into the service flap (option).

Switching operations Perform further manual switching operations only with the associated operating levers for the
after emergency DISCONNECTING or EARTHING functions.
operation

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22 Operating the three-position switch-disconnector

DANGER!
Non-observance of the following instructions can endanger people or damage the switchgear.

 The sequence of the following instructions must followed by all means.

 All instructions must be executed.

The DISCONNECTING operation must be pre-selected manually. Pre-selection is only possible if

the associated switching operation is permissible.

22.1 Operating lever for three-position switch-disconnector (with adapter)

For operating the three-position switch-disconnector, one of the two adapters is plugged onto
the operating lever for the DISCONNECTING function of the three-position discoonector.

The function of the two adapters is marked respective symbols.

Operating lever for three-position switch-disconnector

Fig. 134: Operating lever

Fig. 135: Adapter for DISCONNECTING

function with DISCONNECTING
symbol (see arrow)

Fig. 136: Adapter for EARTHING function

Fig. 133: Operating lever with adapter with EARTHING symbol (see arrow)

22.2 Closing the three-position switch-disconnector

 Check the ready-for-service indicator.
 Remove the padlock (optional).
 To release the switching gate, push the control gate upwards and hold.

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 Insert the operating lever and move straight to CLOSED position.

r The switchgear is energized.

 Remove the operating lever. The control gate moves to the center position automatically.

 Refit the padlock at desired position.

r The locking device of the switching gate can be padlocked in all three switch positions.

22.3 Opening the three-position switch-disconnector

 Check the ready-for-service indicator.
 Remove the padlock (optional).
 To release the switching gate, push the control gate upwards and hold.

 Insert the operating lever and move straight to OPEN position.

r The switchgear is de-energized.

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 Remove the operating lever. The control gate moves to the center position automatically.

 Refit the padlock at desired position.

r The locking device of the switching gate can be padlocked in all three switch positions.

22.4 Earthing the three-position switch-disconnector

 Check the ready-for-service indicator.
 Remove the padlock (optional).
 To release the switching gate, push the control gate downwards and hold.

 Insert the operating lever and move straight to EARTHED position.

r The switchgear is earthed.

 Remove the operating lever. The control gate moves to the center position automatically.

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DANGER!
Danger!

 In order to prevent switching operations and accidental de-earthing or de-earthing caused

by unauthorized persons:
Always secure the control gate with a padlock. This also applies to earthing with motor
operating mechanism.

 Fit a padlock as follows:

• For manual earthing: Fit the padlock at the control gate in center position.
Earthing switch with motor operating mechanism: Push the control gate upwards and fit
the padlock to interrupt the motor control.

22.5 De-earthing with three-position disconnector

 Check the ready-for-service indicator.
 Remove the padlock.
 To release the switching gate, push the control gate downwards and hold.

 Insert the operating lever and move straight to OPEN position.

r The switchgear is de-energized.

 Remove the operating lever. The control gate moves to the center position automatically.

 Refit the padlock at desired position.

r The locking device of the switching gate can be padlocked in all three switch positions.

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22.6 Operating three-position switch-disconnector with motor operating

mechanism
The switching operations DISCONNECTING and EARTHING of the three-position switch-
disconnector can be performed by means of a motor operating mechanism (option) - also
from remote.

NOTE!

 De-earthing is only possible manually on site.

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23 Work-in-progress earthing
Visible earthing without  Earth the switchgear panel.
removing the cable
 Plug the adapter for work-in-progress earthing onto the cable T-plug of the connected cable.

Adapter for work-in-progress

earthing

 Earthing accessories by different manufacturers (e.g. Horstmann, Pfister) can be connected

to the spherical bolts of the adapter for work-in-progress earthing. Diameter of the spherical
bolts can be 20 mm and/or 25 mm.

Example for arthing accessories:

 Connect earthing accessories with the connecting point M 12 of the pulled-out earthing bar.

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Connecting point M 12 for

earthing accessories

Supplier Adapter for work-in-progress Diameter of spherical bolt for cable T-plug
earthing
Nexans Euromold 300GP-B-KB-20 20 mm M430TB/G
M300PBM
300GP-B-KB-25 25 mm M430TB/G
M300PBM
400GP-B-KB-20 20 mm M400TB/G
M440TB/G
400GP-B-KB-25 25 mm M400TB/G
M440TB/G
800GP-B-KB-20 20 mm M484TB/G
M804TB/M
800GP-B-KB-25 25 mm M484TB/G
M804TB/M
nkt cables E 20 20 mm CB36-630
CC36-630
CB36-630(1250)
CB36-630(1250)
25 mm CB36-630
CC36-360
CB36-360(1250)
CC36-360 (1250)
Südkabel ER 23 20 mm SET 36
SEHDT 33
Tyco Electronics RSTI-56EA20 20 mm RSTI-66xx
Raychem RSTI-CC66xx
RSTI-66Lxx
RSTI-56EA25 25 mm RSTI-66xx
RSTI-CC66xx
RSTI-66Lxx
RSTI-68EA20 20 mm RSTI-68xx
RSTI-CC-68xx
RSTI-69xx
RSTI-CC-69xx
RSTI-68EA25 25 mm RSTI-68xx
RSTI-CC-68xx
RSTI-69xx
RSTI-CC-69xx

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24 Verification of safe isolation from supply

24.1 LRM plug-in sockets

DANGER!
High voltage! Danger! Verify safe isolation from supply without any doubt!

 Possible sources of failure:

- Defective voltage indicator (or device for function testing of the coupling section)
- Maloperation of the voltage indicator (or device for function testing of the coupling
section)

 Test the perfect function of the voltage indicator and the coupling section in accordance
with national standards:
- On a live panel
- With a test unit according to IEC 61243-5/EN 61243-5
- On all phases

 Use only voltage indicators or devices according to EN 61 243-5 / IEC 61 243-5 / VDE 0682-
415 to test the function of the coupling section. (The interface conditions have not
changed as against the old standard VDE 0681 Part 7; the corresponding indicators can still
be used.)
 Perform repeat test of interface conditions at the capacitive interfaces, as well as on the
indicators according to the customer’s specifications or national standards.
 Do not use short-circuiting jumpers as separate plugs. The function of the surge arrester
installed is not guaranteed anymore if short-circuiting jumpers are used (see page 27,
"Voltage detecting systems").

Voltage indicator type LRM

Capacitive test socket L2
Earth socket
Cover for test sockets
Documentation to repeat test of interface
condition

Fig. 137: Verification of safe isolation from

supply (LRM plug-in sockets)

 Remove covers from plug-in sockets (capacitive test sockets L1, L2, L3).
 Plug voltage indicator in all three phases L1, L2, L3 of the plug-in sockets.
r If the indicator does not flash or light up in any of the three phases, the phases are not live.

 Replace the covers on the plug-in sockets.

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Indication LRM system

Indication flashes Phase not isolated from supply

Indication lights up Phase not isolated from supply

Indication does not light Phase isolated from supply

up or flash

24.2 Indications VOIS, VOIS R+, CAPDIS -S1+/-S2+

DANGER!
High voltage! Danger! Verify safe isolation from supply without any doubt!

 Possible sources of failure:

- Defective voltage indicator (or device for function testing of the coupling section)
- Maloperation of the voltage indicator (or device for function testing of the coupling
section)

 Use only voltage indicators or devices according to EN 61 243-5 / IEC 61 243-5 / VDE 0682-
415 to test the function of the coupling section. (The interface conditions have not
changed as against the old standard VDE 0681 Part 7; the corresponding indicators can still
be used.)

DANGER!
High voltage! Danger! Do only modify the factory setting of the C2 module in the voltage
detecting system CAPDIS-S1+/S2+ after consultation with the regional Siemens representative!

 If the setting of the C2 module was modified by mistake, re-establish the factory setting as
follows:
- Pull out the C2 module at the rear side of CAPDIS-S1+/S2+
- Plug the C2 module into CAPDIS-S1+/S2+ so that the marked arrow on the housing
points to the marking on the C2 module

Fig. 138: Marking of the factory setting at the C2 module

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LC display
"Test" button
Cover
Short instructions
Test socket L1
Earth socket
Test socket L2
Test socket L3
Duct for signaling
cables CAPDIS-M

Fig. 139: CAPDIS-S2+: Fig. 140: CAPDIS-S2+:

Cover closed Cover opened

LC display
Test socket L1
Test socket L2
Earth socket
Test socket L3

Fig. 141: VOIS+: Cover opened

Indications VOIS, VOIS R+,

Indication VOIS+, VOIS R+ CAPDIS-S1+ CAPDIS-S2+
CAPDIS -S1+/-S2+
L1 L2 L3 L1 L2 L3 L1 L2 L3
A0 Operating voltage not present (CAPDIS-S2+)

A1 Operating voltage present

A2 • Operating voltage not present

• Auxiliary power not present (CAPDIS-S2+)

A3 Failure in phase L1, operating voltage at L2

and L3 (for CAPDIS-Sx+ also earth-fault
indication)
A4 Voltage (not operating voltage) present

A5 Indication: "Test" passed (lights up shortly)

A6 Indication: "Test" not passed (lights up

shortly)

A7 Overvoltage present (lights up permanently)

A8 Indication: "ERROR" e.g. in case of missing

auxiliary voltage

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24.3 Indications WEGA 1.2, WEGA 2.2

DANGER!
High voltage! Danger! Verify safe isolation from supply without any doubt!

 Possible sources of failure:

- Defective voltage indicator (or device for function testing of the coupling section)
- Maloperation of the voltage indicator (or device for function testing of the coupling
section)

 Use only voltage indicators or devices according to EN 61 243-5 / IEC 61 243-5 /

VDE 0682-415 to test the function of the coupling section. (The interface conditions have
not changed as against the old standard VDE 0681 Part 7; the corresponding indicators can
still be used.)

LC display (illuminated for WEGA 2.2)

"Display Test" button
Test socket L1
Test socket L2
Earth socket
Test socket L3

Fig. 142: Operating elements

WEGA 1.2/2.2

Indications
WEGA 1.2, WEGA 2.2 Indication WEGA 1.2 WEGA 2.2

L1 L2 L3 L1 L2 L3
A0 For WEGA 2.2: Operating voltage not present, auxiliary power
present, LCD illuminated

A1 • Operating voltage present

• For WEGA 2.2: Auxiliary power present, LCD illuminated

A2 • Operating voltage not present

• For WEGA 2.2: Auxiliary power not present, LCD not
illuminated
A3 • Failure in phase L1, operating voltage at L2 and L3
• For WEGA 2.2: Auxiliary power present, LCD illuminated

A4 • Voltage present, current monitoring of coupling section

below limit value
• For WEGA 2.2: Auxiliary power present, LCD illuminated
A5 • Indication: "Display Test" passed
• For WEGA 2.2: Auxiliary power present, LCD illuminated

A6 For WEGA 2.2: LCD for missing auxiliary voltage is not

illuminated

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25 Short instructions

DANGER!
Danger in case of maloperation! The following short instructions give an overview of the
operating procedures.

 Perform the switching operations as described (see page 133, "Operating the circuit-
breaker") and observe the warnings given there.

The operating levers for the three-position switches with/without adapter are coded and
identified by color:

Operating levers for three-position disconnector

Fig. 143: Operating lever for DISCONNECTING Fig. 144: Operating lever for EARTHING/
function READY-TO-EARTH function (handle
painted red)

Fig. 145: Socket of operating lever, Fig. 146: Socket of operating lever,
DISCONNECTING EARTHING/READY TO EARTH

To operate the three-position switch-disconnector, one of the two adapters is pushed onto the
operating lever for the DISCONNECTING function of the three-position disconnector.

The function of the two adapters is marked respective symbols.

Operating lever for three-position switch-disconnector

Fig. 148: Operating lever

Fig. 149: Adapter for DISCONNECTING

function with DISCONNECTING
symbol (see arrow)

Fig. 150: Adapter for EARTHING function

Fig. 147: Operating lever with adapter with EARTHING symbol (see arrow)

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25.1 Operating circuit-breaker panels

Circuit-breaker panel: Connecting the feeder to the busbar

Initial situation Push the interrogation lever downwards. Push the control gate to the left.

Close the three-position disconnector (insert Remove the operating lever (the interrogation Close the circuit-breaker.
the operating lever and turn 180° clockwise). lever and the control gate return to their initial
position).

Circuit-breaker panel: Disconnecting the feeder from the busbar

Initial situation Open the circuit-breaker. Push the interrogation lever downwards.

Push the control gate to the left. Open the three-position disconnector (insert the Remove the operating lever (the interrogation
operating lever and turn 180° counter- lever and the control gate return to their initial
clockwise). position).

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Circuit-breaker panel: Feeder earthing

Initial situation Push the interrogation lever downwards. Push the control gate to the right.

Switch the three-position disconnector to Remove the operating lever (the interrogation Close the circuit-breaker to earth the feeder.
READY-TO-EARTH position (insert the operating lever and the control gate return to their initial
lever and turn 180° clockwise). position).

Push the locking device upwards. Fit a padlock.

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Circuit-breaker panel: De-earthing the feeder

Initial situation Remove the padlock (the locking device goes Open the circuit-breaker to de-earth the feeder.
down automatically).

Push the interrogation lever downwards. Push the control gate to the right. Switch the three-position disconnector from
READY-TO-EARTH to OPEN position (insert the
operating lever and turn 180° counter-
clockwise).

Remove the operating lever (the interrogation

lever and the control gate return to their initial
position).

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25.2 Operating disconnector panels

Connecting the disconnector with the busbar

Initial situation Push the control gate to the left.

Close the three-position disconnector (insert the Remove the operating lever (the control gate
operating lever and turn 180° clockwise). returns to its initial position).

Disconnecting the disconnector from the busbar

Initial situation Push the control gate to the left.

Open the three-position disconnector (insert the Remove the operating lever (the control gate
operating lever and turn 180° counter- returns to its initial position).
clockwise).

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Disconnector panel: Feeder earthing

Initial situation Push the control gate to the right.

Switch the three-position disconnector to Remove the operating lever (the control gate
EARTHED position (insert the operating lever returns to its initial position).
and turn 180° clockwise).
Earthing switch motor operating mechanism:
Lock control gate in left position to interrupt the
motor control.

Fit a padlock.

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Disconnector panel: Feeder de-earthing

Initial situation Remove the padlock.

Push the control gate to the right. Switch the three-position disconnector from
EARTHED to OPEN position (insert the operating
lever and turn 180° counter-clockwise).

Remove the operating lever (the control gate

returns to its initial position).

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Operate ring-main panel: Connect the switch-disconnector with the busbar

Initial situation Push the control gate upwards.

Close the three-position switch-disconnector Remove the operating lever (the control gate
(insert the operating lever and turn approx. 70° returns to its initial position).
clockwise).

Disconnecting the switch-disconnector from the busbar

Initial situation Push the control gate upwards.

Open the three-position switch-disconnector Remove the operating lever with adapter (the
(insert the operating lever with adapter and turn control gate returns to its initial position).
approx. 70° counter-clockwise).

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Ring-main panel: Earthing the feeder

Initial situation Push the control gate downwards.

Switch earthing switch to CLOSED position Remove the operating lever (the control gate
(insert the operating lever and turn approx. 55° returns to its initial position).
clockwise).
Earthing switch with motor operating
mechanism:
Push the control gate upwards and lock in order
to interrupt the motor operating mechanism.

Fit a padlock.

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Ring-main panel: De-earthing the feeder

Initial situation Remove the padlock.

Push the control gate downwards. Switch earthing switch to OPEN position (insert
the operating lever and turn approx. 55°
counter-clockwise).

Remove the operating lever (the control gate

returns to its initial position).

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26 Cable testing
Preconditions Before testing the cables, the switch positions must be as follows:
• Circuit-breaker in OPEN position
• Three-position switch in OPEN position.

The following table contains the maximum values for the test voltages:

Rated voltage of the DC test voltage AC test voltage 0.1 Hz

switchgear [kV]
maximum value Test duration maximum value [kV] Test duration
[kV] [min.] [min.]
12 36 15 19 60
24 72 15 38 60
36 72 15 57 60

ATTENTION!
If DC voltage is applied to the cable and there are incoming overvoltages on the busbar, there is
risk of flashovers.

 Keep safety distances.

 Install barriers.
 Switch on warnings.

ATTENTION!
The voltage indicators CAPDIS-S1+, CAPDIS-S2+, LRM, VOIS+, VOIS R+, WEGA 1.2 and WEGA
2.2 may be damaged if test voltage is applied.

 Short-circuit the voltage indicators with the earthing points of the test sockets.

Fig. 116: Short-circuit plug, make Kries, Fig. 117: Short-circuit plug, make Horstmann,
order number 2500029 order number 51-9904-001

Test adapter Suitable test adapters must be available for performing the cable test. The following table
offers an overview of the test adapters of the individual cable T-plug manufacturers:

Supplier of cable T-plug Test adapter for cable T-plug

Nexans Euromold 400TR M400TB/G; M430TB/G; M440TB/G
nkt cables PAK 630 M12 CB36-630; CC36-630
PAK 630 M16 CB36-630(1250); CC36-630(1250)
Südkabel – SEHDT 33
Tyco Electronics Raychem RSTI-56TR RSTI-66xx, RSTI-CC-66xx
RSTI-56TR RSTI-66Lxx
RSTI-68TR RSTI-68xx;RSTI-CC-68xx
RSTI-68TR RSTI-69xx;RSTI-CC-69xx

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 Earth the feeder (see page 138, "Earthing/ready-to-earth with the three-position switch").
 Secure against reclosing.
 Verify safe isolation from supply (see page 152, "Verification of safe isolation from supply").
 Undo the fixing screws of the cable compartment cover.
 Remove the cable compartment cover.
 Remove the screw insert of the connected cable T-plug according to the manufacturer's
instructions.
 Insert / screw the test adapter in the cable T-plug.
 Connect test lead.
 Short-circuit and earth the capacitive test sockets at the LRM, VOIS, WEGA or CAPDIS system.
 De-earth the feeder (see page 138, "De-earthing with the three-position switch").
 Perform voltage test.
 Proceed in reverse order to return to the initial situation.

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27 Service instructions

27.1 Maintenance
The fixed-mounted circuit-breaker switchgear NXPLUS C Wind with the vacuum circuit-breaker
3AH55 is maintenance-free under normal operating conditions. The switchgear vessel is
designed as a "sealed pressure system" according to IEC 62 271-200, i.e. maintenance of the
insulation filling is not required.

Replacement of Due to the fact that all parts of this switchgear type have been optimized to last the normal
components service life, it is not possible to recommend particular spare parts.

Checking the dew point The dew point needs no checking throughout the entire service life.

Checking the gas quality The gas quality needs no checking throughout the entire service life.

Special operating If the switchgear is used in abnormally unfavorable indoor conditions beyond the normal
conditions operating conditions (e.g. frequent heavy condensation, dust-ridden air, etc.) we recommend
to clean the external parts of the vacuum circuit-breaker operating mechanism, and, if
necessary, to renew the anti-corrosion protection greasing at regular intervals. To do this, you
may only use the materials specified hereafter on the individual functional parts of the circuit-
breaker.

Permissible cleaning agents/lubricants:

• For bearings, sliding surfaces: Isoflex Topas L 32, Klüber - Lubrication KG,
Geisenhauer Str. 7, Postfach 70 10 47, D-81310 München
• For bearings that are inaccessible for grease, and bearings of the auxiliary switch S1:
Tellus Oil 32, Shell Direct GmbH, Suhrenkamp 71, D-22335 Hamburg

ATTENTION!
Parts of the switchgear that cannot be dismantled may be damaged if they come into contact
with cleaning agents.

 Do not wash joints and bearings which cannot be dismantled with a cleaning agent.

 Clean the external parts of the circuit-breaker at regular intervals.

 Renew the anti-corrosion protection greasing.
 Operate the circuit-breaker several times mechanically by hand for test.

27.2 Switchgear extension and replacement of panels and components

The individual components, such as measuring instruments, current transformers, etc. can be
replaced. For switchgear extension and replacement of components, please contact the
regional Siemens representative. Due to the busbar concept, switchgear extension or panel
replacement is possible without gas work.

Information required for spare part orders of single components and devices:
• Type and serial number of the switchgear and the circuit-breaker (see rating plates)
• Precise designation of the device or component, if applicable on the basis of the information
and illustrations in the associated instructions, a drawing, sketch or circuit diagram

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A Circuit-breaker, operation ............................................. 133
Accessories..................................................................... 32 Circuit-breaker, test operation ...................................... 133
Accessories, checking ................................................... 120 Circuit-breaker, test operation with
Adapters, busbars ........................................................... 72 auxiliary voltage ................................................... 133, 134

Aligning panels............................................................... 69 Circuit-breaker, test operation without

auxiliary voltage ........................................................... 133
Applying, high voltage.................................................. 127
Circuit-breaker, vacuum interrupters ............................... 14
Assembly, preconditions ................................................. 69
Closing spring, manual charging ................................... 135
Auxiliary circuits, connection ........................................ 109
Closing the switch-disconnector.................................... 145
Auxiliary means, installation ........................................... 60
Comments, EMC ............................................................. 61
B Commissioning............................................................. 118
Bolting together, panels.................................................. 69
Completeness of delivery ................................................ 62
Busbar covers ................................................................. 90
Components................................................................... 13
Busbar system ................................................................ 21
Connecting consumer feeders...................................... 128
Busbar system, screened................................................. 21
Constructional data, foundation...................................... 49
Busbar, connecting ....................................................... 127
Constructional stipulations.............................................. 47
Busbars, assembly .......................................................... 72
Control elements .......................................................... 129
Busbars, versions ............................................................ 72
Core drillings .................................................................. 51
C Correct terminal-phase connections, verification ........... 127
C.t.-operated release (Y4) ............................................... 43
Cross adapters, busbars .................................................. 72
C.t.-operated release (Y6) ............................................... 43
Current transformers ...................................................... 20
Cable basement.............................................................. 48
Cable bracket, aligning ................................................. 102 D
De-earthing ................................................................. 145
Cable bracket, mounting............................................... 102
Description ....................................................................... 8
Cable compartment cover, procedure for
removing ....................................................................... 64 Dew point, checking ..................................................... 168
Cable connection............................................................ 22 Disposal.......................................................................... 46
Cable connection, connecting T-plugs............................. 99 Door opening ................................................................. 47
Cable connection, double cables ................................... 104 Due application ................................................................ 7
Cable connection, triple cables...................................... 104 E
Cable testing ................................................................ 166 Earthing ....................................................................... 145

Cable-type current transformers, installation................. 105 Earthing accessories ..................................................... 150

CAPDIS ......................................................................... 153 Earthing busbar, installation ........................................... 88

Caps, busbar adapters..................................................... 72 Earthing system.............................................................. 48

Checking, accessories ................................................... 120 Earthing, switchgear....................................................... 89

Checking, transport damages.......................................... 62 Electrical connections ..................................................... 93

Circuit-breaker................................................................ 13 Emergency release........................................................ 121

Circuit-breaker panel, readjusting the freewheel End adapters, busbars..................................................... 72

of the pushbuttons ....................................................... 120 End of sevice life............................................................. 46
Circuit-breaker tripping signal ......................................... 43 Endurance classes........................................................... 44
Circuit-breaker, activating undervoltage release ............ 123 Erecting the switchgear .................................................. 62
Circuit-breaker, charging the closing spring manually.... 135 Evenness, straightness.................................................... 56
Circuit-breaker, closing ................................................. 133 Extension with individual panels ..................................... 91
Circuit-breaker, design.................................................... 13
F
Circuit-breaker, opening ............................................... 133 Fastening the switchgear to the foundation .................... 72

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 Final work..................................................................... 118 O
Fixing material................................................................ 60 Opening the switch-disconnector .................................. 145

Fixing on wooden pallets for delivery .............................. 64 Operating levers, three-position switch-disconnector..... 145

Floor cover, pressure-resistant ........................................ 93 Operating mechanisms, three-position disconnector .......16

Floor openings, fixing points ........................................... 49 Operating mechanisms, three-position

switch-disconnector........................................................ 18
Floor, construction.......................................................... 48
Operating the three-position switch-disconnector ......... 145
Floor, load-bearing capacity ............................................ 47
Operating times ..............................................................41
Foundation, fastening the switchgear to ......................... 72
Operation ..................................................................... 129
Function test ................................................................ 120
Function test, electrical ................................................. 123 P
Packing and transport unit ..............................................62
Function test, mechanical ............................................. 120
Panel versions................................................................. 11
G Panels, aligning ..............................................................69
Gas quality, checking .................................................... 168
Panels, bolting together ..................................................69
H Panels, joining ................................................................70
High voltage, applying .................................................. 127
Partition class ................................................................. 38
High-voltage test, power consumption per panel............. 36
Personal protective equipment (PPE) ................................. 6
I Personnel, instructing ................................................... 120
Indications and their meanings ..................................... 131
Phase sequence, busbar compartment ............................37
Indicators ..................................................................... 129
Phase sequence, cable compartment............................... 37
Information to Siemens before delivery ........................... 59
Position indicators......................................................... 129
Installation ..................................................................... 47
Power loss ...................................................................... 36
Installation material ........................................................ 60
Power-frequency voltage test on site............................. 126
Installation, auxiliary means............................................ 60
Pressure-resistant floor cover .......................................... 93
Installation, earthing busbar ........................................... 88
Primary injection test .................................................... 127
Installation, low-voltage compartments........................... 90
Pushbutton, readjusting the freewheel.......................... 120
Installation, preparing..................................................... 59
Installation, switchgear termination ................................ 91 Q
Qualified personnel...........................................................7
Installation, tools ............................................................ 60
Installation, voltage transformer ..................................... 80 R
Rating plates................................................................... 40
Installing the transport units ........................................... 67
Ready-for-service indicator ..............................................25
Interlocks........................................................................ 26
Ready-for-service indicator, checking .............. 67, 132, 145
Internal arc classification................................................. 38
Recycling ........................................................................ 46
Interrogation lever ........................................................ 136
IP31D ........................................................................... 114 S
Safety instructions ............................................................ 5
J Screened/unscreened busbars .........................................72
Joining, panels................................................................ 70
Screw inserts, busbars..................................................... 72
L Seaworthy crate, preparing storage................................. 59
Locking devices....................................................... 26, 129
Secondary wiring, connection ....................................... 109
Low-voltage compartments, installation.......................... 90
Seismic withstand capability ................................. 9, 40, 50
M Service instructions....................................................... 168
Maintenance ................................................................ 168
Short instructions ......................................................... 156
Motor operating mechanism ......................................... 145
Short-circuit/earth-fault indicator .................................... 31
Motor operating mechanism of three-position switch,
fuse protection table ...................................................... 44 Signal terms and definitions.............................................. 5
Motor operating mechanism, protection table ................ 43 Standards, electromagnetic compatibility, EMC ............... 39
Stoppers, busbars ...........................................................72

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 Storage room/space, preparing ....................................... 59 Three-position switch-disconnector................................. 17
Surge arrester................................................................. 22 Three-position switch-disconnector, closing .................. 145
Surge arresters, connection .......................................... 108 Three-position switch-disconnector, earthing ................ 147
Switchgear extension and replacement of Three-position switch-disconnector, opening ................ 146
components ................................................................. 168
Three-position switch-disconnector, operating levers .... 145
Switchgear room, preparing for installation .................... 47
Three-position switch-disconnector, operation with
Switchgear termination, installation................................ 91 motor operating mechanism......................................... 149
Switchgear, assembly ..................................................... 69 Three-position switch-disconnector, technical data ......... 44
Switchgear, unloading and erecting................................ 62 Tools, installation ........................................................... 60
Switching ..................................................................... 145 Transport damages ......................................................... 62

T Transport on roller pads (reinforced rollers)..................... 66

Technical data ................................................................ 36 Transport regulations ..................................................... 58
Technical data, complete switchgear............................... 36 Transport to place of installation ..................................... 63
Technical data, three-position disconnector .................... 44 Transport unit and packing ............................................. 62
Technical data, three-position switch-disconnector ......... 44 Transport without wooden pallets................................... 66
Technical data, vacuum circuit-breaker 3AH55 ................ 41 U
Test operation .............................................................. 120 Undervoltage release ...................................................... 43
Test operation with auxiliary voltage............................. 134 Unloading the switchgear ............................................... 62
Test operation with auxiliary voltage, circuit-breaker ..... 133 V
Test operation with motor operating mechanism .......... 134 Vacuum circuit-breaker ................................................... 41
Test operation without auxiliary voltage, Vacuum circuit-breaker 3AH55, motor operating
circuit-breaker .............................................................. 133 mechanism..................................................................... 42
Test operation, circuit-breaker ...................................... 133 Vacuum circuit-breaker 3AH55, shunt release ................. 43
Test operation, faults .................................................... 124 Vacuum circuit-breaker, closing solenoid......................... 43
Three-position disconnector............................................ 15 Varistor module .............................................................. 43
Three-position disconnector with motor operating Verification of safe isolation from supply ...................... 152
mechanism, operation .................................................. 139 Verification of safe isolation from supply,
Three-position disconnector, closing ............................. 137 LRM plug-in sockets ...................................................... 152
Three-position disconnector, de-earthing ...................... 148 Vertically falling water drops......................................... 114
Three-position disconnector, emergency operation ....... 139 VOIS ............................................................................. 153
Three-position disconnector, opening ........................... 137 Voltage detecting systems .............................................. 27
Three-position disconnector, operating ......................... 136 Voltage transformer, installation..................................... 80
Three-position disconnector, operating levers ............... 136 Voltage transformers ...................................................... 19
Three-position disconnector, technical data .................... 44 W
Three-position switch, de-earthing................................ 138 WEGA 1.2/2.2 ............................................................... 155
Three-position switch, earthing..................................... 138 Wooden pallets, removing the switchgear from............... 64
Three-position switch, ready-to-earth............................ 138 Work-in-progress earthing ............................................ 150

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