Catalog

HA 35.41 ·
2022

MEDIUM-VOLTAGE SWITCHGEAR

Fixed-Mounted Circuit-Breaker Switchgear

Type N­ XPLUS C up to 36 kV, Gas-Insulated
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Applications
Typical uses
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Application:
Public power
supply system
and
offshore

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NXPLUS C switchgear 20 kV (example Data Center Germany)

Application:
Industry and
offshore
Photo: Harald M. Valderhaug

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 Contents Page

MEDIUM-VOLTAGE SWITCHGEAR Applications

Types, typical uses, ratings, approvals 4 and 5

Fixed-Mounted Requirements

­Circuit-Breaker
Features, safety, technology 6 and 7

Technical data
­Switchgear Electrical data
Room planning
8 to 11
12 and 13
Type ­NXPLUS C Shipping data
Classification
14
15
up to 36 kV, Panel dimensions

Gas-Insulated Single busbar

Double busbar
16 to 25
26 to 28

Product range
Single-busbar panels 29 to 35
Double-busbar panels 36 and 37
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Components
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Panel connection 38 to 40
siemens.com/nxplusc Standards
Standards, specifications,
guidelines 41 to 44

The products and systems described in this catalog

are manufactured and sold according to a certified
management system (acc. to ISO 9001, ISO 14001
and BS OHSAS 18001).

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Applications
Types

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Circuit-breaker panel 450 mm Circuit-breaker panel 600 mm Circuit-breaker panel 900 mm

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 Applications
Typical uses, ratings, approvals

Typical uses Ratings

Fixed-mounted circuit-breaker switchgear
NXPLUS C is a factory-assembled, Electrical data (maximum values) and dimensions
type-tested, metal-enclosed, SF6-insulated
Rated voltage kV 7.2 12 15 17.5 24 36 38
switchgear with metallic partitions 3) for
Rated frequency Hz 50 / 60 50 / 60 50 / 60 50 / 60 50 / 60 50 / 60 50 / 60
single-busbar and double-busbar applica-
Rated short-duration kV 20 1) 28 2) 36 38 50 70 70
tions for indoor installation. power-frequency
­withstand voltage
It is used in transformer and switching
Rated lightning kV 60 1) 75 2) 95 95 125 170 150
substations, e.g., in:
impulse voltage
• Power supply companies
Rated peak kA 80 / 82 80 / 82 80 / 82 80 / 82 63 / 65 63 / 65 63 / 65
• Power stations ­withstand ­current
• Cement industry Rated short-circuit kA 80 / 82 80 / 82 80 / 82 80 / 82 63 / 65 63 / 65 63 / 65
• Automobile industry making current
• Iron and steel works Rated short-time kA 31.5 31.5 31.5 31.5 25 25 25
• Rolling mills withstand current 3 s
• Mining industry Rated short-circuit kA 31.5 31.5 31.5 31.5 25 25 25
• Textile, paper and food industries breaking current
• Chemical industry Rated normal current A 2500 2500 2500 2500 2500 2500 2500
• Petroleum industry of the busbar
• Pipeline installations Rated normal current A 2500 2500 2500 2500 2500 1250 1250
of the feeders
• Offshore installations
Width mm 300 4) 300 4) 300 4) 300 4) 300 4) 300 4) 300 4)
• Electrochemical plants
mm 450 450 450 450 450 – –
• Petrochemical plants mm 600 600 600 600 600 600 600
• Shipbuilding industry mm 900 900 900 900 900 900 900
• Diesel power plants Depth mm 1225 1225 1225 1225 1225 1225 1225
• Emergency power supply installations Height mm 2250 2250 2250 2250 2250 2250 2250
• Lignite open-cast mines
1) 32 kV / 60 kV according to some national requirements
• Traction power supply systems. 2) 42 kV / 75 kV according to some national requirements
3) Corresponds to “metal-clad” according to former standard IEC 60298
4) Only dummy panel

Type approval National approval GOST

­NXPLUS C switchgear has been type-approved by the By certification in the system GOST R in Russia, ­NXPLUS C
following classification societies: is approved for application at the voltage levels 6 kV,
• DNV GL 10 kV and 20 kV. Compliance with the requirements of the
• American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) GOST standard has been confirmed in the Declaration
• Russian Maritime Register of Shipping (RMRS) № POCC RU Д-DE.HA46.B.00060 of July 19, 2019.
The switchgear is therefore also approved for application on The approval is valid in the countries Russia, Belarus and
ships and platforms.. Kazakhstan.
.

The application of NXPLUS C in all transmission and

­distribution systems in Russia is additionally authorized by
the FSK Approval No. 80-10 of October 5, 2010.

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Requirements
Features Safety

Environmental independence Personal safety

Hermetically tight, welded switchgear vessels made of • Safe-to-touch and hermetically sealed primary enclosure
­stainless steel as well as single-pole solid insulation make • Cable terminations, busbars and voltage transformers are
the parts of the primary circuit under high voltage of surrounded by earthed layers
NXPLUS C switchgear • All high-voltage parts including the cable terminations,
• Insensitive to certain aggressive ambient conditions, such busbars and voltage transformers are metal-enclosed
as saline air, air humidity, dust and condensation • Capacitive voltage detecting system to verify safe isolation
• Tight to ingress of foreign objects, such as dust, pollution, from supply
small animals, humidity • Operating mechanisms and auxiliary switches safely acces-
• Independent of the site altitude. sible outside the primary enclosure (switchgear vessel)
• Due to the system design, operation is only possible with
This high degree of environmental independence cannot closed switchgear enclosure
be achieved for the air-insulated metering panel due to • Standard degree of protection IP65 for all high-voltage
the partial air insulation (block-type current transformers, parts of the primary circuit, IP3XD for the switchgear
block-type voltage transformers with connecting bars). ­enclosure according to IEC 60529
• High resistance to internal arcs by logical mechanical
Compact design
interlocks and tested switchgear enclosure
Thanks to the use of SF6 insulation, compact dimensions are
• Panels tested for resistance to internal faults up to 31.5 kA
possible. Thus:
• Logical mechanical interlocks prevent maloperation
• Existing switchgear rooms and substation rooms can be
• Make-proof earthing by means of the vacuum
used effectively
circuit-breaker.
• New constructions cost little
• Costly city-area space is saved. Security of operation
• Hermetically sealed primary enclosure independent
Maintenance-free design
of ­environmental effects (pollution, humidity and small
Switchgear vessels designed as sealed pressure systems,
animals)
maintenance-free switching devices and enclosed cable plugs
• Maintenance-free in an indoor environment (IEC 62271‑1)
ensure:
• Operating mechanisms of switching devices accessible
• Maximum supply reliability
outside the primary enclosure (switchgear vessel)
• Personnel safety
• Metal-coated and plug-in inductive voltage transformers
• Sealed-for-life design according to IEC 62271‑200
mounted outside the SF6 switchgear vessel
(sealed pressure system)
• Current transformers as ring-core current transformers
• Installation, operation, extension, replacement without
mounted outside the SF6 switchgear vessel
SF6 gas work
• Complete switchgear interlocking system with logical
• Reduced operating costs
mechanical interlocks
• Cost-efficient investment
• Welded switchgear vessels, sealed for life
• No maintenance cycles.
• Minimum fire load
• Type- and routine-tested
Innovation
• Standardized and manufactured using numerically
The use of digital secondary systems and combined protec-
controlled machines
tion and control devices ensures:
• Quality assurance in accordance with DIN EN ISO 9001
• Clear integration in process control systems
• More than 500,000 switchgear panels of Siemens in
• Flexible and highly simplified adaptation to new system
­operation worldwide for many years.
conditions and thus to cost-efficient operation.
Reliability
Service life
• Type- and routine-tested
Under normal service conditions, the expected service life
• Standardized and manufactured using numerically
of gas-insulated switchgear NXPLUS C is at least 35 years,
controlled machines
probably 40 to 50 years, taking the tightness of the hermeti-
• Quality assurance in accordance with DIN EN ISO 9001
cally welded switchgear vessel into account. The service life
• More than 500,000 switchgear panels of Siemens in
is limited by the maximum number of operating cycles of the
­operation worldwide for many years.
switching devices installed.

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Technology

General • Option: Closing lockout for mechanical CLOSING of the

• 3-pole enclosure of the primary part consisting of a circuit-breaker
­switchgear vessel made of stainless steel • Option: Closing lockout for three-position disconnector
• Insulating gas SF6 (fluorinated greenhouse gas) DISCONNECTING function when the cable compartment
• Three-position switch as busbar disconnector and feeder cover / instrument transformer compartment cover is
earthing switch removed (circuit-breaker panel, air-insulated metering
• Make-proof earthing by means of the vacuum circuit-breaker panel)
• Compact dimensions due to SF6 insulation • Option: Electromagnetic interlocks
• Hermetically tight, welded switchgear vessel made of (-Y1, -Y5, -Y8E, -Y16, -Y32)
stainless steel • Option: Mechanical pushbuttons of the circuit-breaker can
• 1-pole, solid-insulated, screened busbars, plug-in type be padlocked
• Cable connection with outside-cone plug-in system, or for • Option: Locking device for “feeder”.
connection of solid-insulated bars
• Wall-standing or free-standing arrangement Modular design
• Cable connection access from front • Panel replacement possible without SF6 gas work
• Low-voltage door hinge on the left or right • Low-voltage compartment removable, plug-in bus wires.
• Installation and extension of existing switchgear at both
ends without gas work and without modification of Instrument transformers
existing panels • Current transformers not subjected to dielectric stress
• Option: Flexible pressure relief duct systems. • Easy replacement of current transformers designed as
ring-core transformers
Interlocks • Metal-coated, plug-in and disconnectable voltage trans-
• According to IEC 62271‑200 formers
• Logical mechanical interlocks prevent maloperation • Block-type current transformers and block-type voltage
• Interlocking of three-position disconnector transformers in the air-insulated metering panel, also
– If the DISCONNECTING function is in CLOSED position, possible as customer supply (block-type current trans-
the READY-TO-EARTH function cannot be selected formers are dielectrically stressed).
– If the READY-TO-EARTH function is in CLOSED position,
the DISCONNECTING function cannot be selected Sensors
• Interlocking of three-position switch-disconnector • Current sensor as inductive current transformer
– If the LOAD BREAKING function is in CLOSED position, the in ­combination with precision shunt (voltage signal)
EARTHING function cannot be selected • Voltage sensor as resistor divider
– If the EARTHING function is in CLOSED position, the LOAD • In combination with secondary devices such as
BREAKING function cannot be selected – SICAM FCM
• Three-position disconnector can only be operated with – 7SJ81.
circuit-breaker in OPEN position
• Circuit-breaker can only be operated with three-position Auxiliary transformer
disconnector in end position and operating lever removed • Three-phase and single-phase dry-type transformer
• Locking device for “feeder earthed” • Power 40 kVA or 10 kVA
• Locking device for three-position disconnector • Connection symbol Dyn1, Dyn5 or Li0
The following interlocks can be fulfilled by placing the • According to Ecodesign Directive
padlock accordingly: • No. 548/2014 of the EU.
– Padlock on the left: Three-position disconnector
­DISCONNECTING function cannot be operated, Vacuum circuit-breaker
three-position disconnector READY-TO-EARTH function • Maintenance-free under normal ambient conditions
can be operated according to IEC 62271‑1
– Padlock in the center: Control gate blocked, no switching • No relubrication or readjustment
operations possible • Up to 10,000 operating cycles
– Padlock on the right: Three-position disconnector • Option: Up to 30,000 operating cycles
DISCONNECTING function can be operated, three-position • Vacuum-tight for life.
disconnector READY-TO-EARTH function cannot be operated
– Fuse compartment can only be closed if the fuse box is Secondary systems
completely closed • Customary protection, measuring and control equipment
• De-earthing lockout when the fuse cover is removed • Option: Numerical multifunction protection relay with
• Option: Cable compartment cover interlocked against integrated protection, control, communication, operating
three-position disconnector (circuit-breaker panel) and monitoring functions
• Option: Transformer compartment interlocked against • Can be integrated in process control systems.
three-position switch-disconnector (auxiliary transformer
panel) Standards (see page 42)

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Technical data
Electrical data, filling pressure, temperature for single-busbar switchgear

Common electrical data, filling pressure and temperature

Rated insulation level Rated voltage Ur kV 7.2 12 15 17.5 24 36 38

Rated short-duration power-­
frequency withstand ­voltage Ud
– phase-to-phase, phase-to-
earth, open contact gap kV 20 1) 28 2) 36 38 50 70 70
– across the isolating distance kV 23 1) 32 2) 40 45 60 80 77
Rated lightning impulse
­withstand voltage Up
– phase-to-phase, phase-to-
earth, open contact gap kV 60 1) 75 2) 95 95 125 170 150
– across the isolating distance kV 70 1) 85 2) 110 110 145 195 165
Rated frequency fr Hz 50 / 60 50 / 60 50 / 60 50 / 60 50 / 60 50 / 60 50 / 60
Rated normal current 3) Ir for the busbar up to A 2500 2500 2500 2500 2500 2500 2500
Rated filling level for gas-insulated kPa 150 150 150 150 150 150 150
­(absolute) pre ­switchgear vessels
Minimum functional for gas-insulated kPa 130 130 130 130 130 130 130
level (absolute) pme ­switchgear vessels
Gas leakage rate % < 0.1 per year
Ambient air temperature °C −5 to +55 6)

Data of the switchgear panels

Circuit-breaker panel 630 A, 800 A

Rated normal current Ir at an ambient A 630 630 630 630 630 630 630
air temperature of 40 °C A 800 800 800 800 800 800 800
Rated short-time for switchgear with tk = 1 s kA 20 | 25 20 | 25 20 | 25 20 | 25 20 | 25 20 | 25 20 | 25
withstand current Ik for switchgear with tk = 3 s kA 20 | 25 20 | 25 20 | 25 20 | 25 20 | 25 20 | 25 20 | 25
Rated peak 50 Hz kA 50 | 63 50 | 63 50 | 63 50 | 63 50 | 63 50 | 63 50 | 63
withstand current Ip 60 Hz kA 52 | 65 52 | 65 52 | 65 52 | 65 52 | 65 52 | 65 52 | 65
Rated short-circuit 50 Hz kA 50 | 63 50 | 63 50 | 63 50 | 63 50 | 63 50 | 63 50 | 63
­making current Ima 60 Hz kA 52 | 65 52 | 65 52 | 65 52 | 65 52 | 65 52 | 65 52 | 65
Rated short-circuit breaking current Isc kA 20 | 25 20 | 25 20 | 25 20 | 25 20 | 25 20 | 25 20 | 25
Electrical endurance of at rated normal current 10,000 operating cycles
vacuum circuit-breakers at rated short-circuit 50 breaking operations
breaking current
Endurance classes according to IEC 62271‑100 M2, E2, C2, S2
Endurance classes DISCONNECTING M1 M1 M1 M1 M1 M1 M1
according to IEC 62271-102 EARTHING M0, E0 M0, E0 M0, E0 M0, E0 M0, E0 M0, E0 M0, E0
The EARTHING function with endurance class E2 is reached by closing the circuit-breaker in combination with the earthing switch (endurance class E0).

Circuit-breaker panel 5) and bus sectionalizer 1000 A 5), 1250 A 5), 1600 A, 2000 A, 2500 A
Rated normal current 3) Ir at an ambient  A 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000
air temperature of 40 °C A 1250 1250 1250 1250 1250 1250 1250
A 1600 1600 1600 1600 1600 – –
A 2000 2000 2000 2000 2000 – –
A 2500 2500 2500 2500 2500 – –
Rated short-time for switchgear with tk = 1 s kA 20 | 25 | 31.5 20 | 25 | 31.5 20 | 25 | 31.5 20 | 25 | 31.5 20 | 25 20 | 25 20 | 25
withstand current Ik for switchgear with tk = 3 s kA 20 | 25 | 31.5 20 | 25 | 31.5 20 | 25 | 31.5 20 | 25 | 31.5 20 | 25 20 | 25 20 | 25
Rated peak 50 Hz kA 50 | 63 | 80 50 | 63 | 80 50 | 63 | 80 50 | 63 | 80 50 | 63 50 | 63 50 | 63
withstand current Ip 60 Hz kA 52 | 65 | 82 52 | 65 | 82 52 | 65 | 82 52 | 65 | 82 52 | 65 52 | 65 52 | 65
Rated short-circuit 50 Hz kA 50 | 63 | 80 50 | 63 | 80 50 | 63 | 80 50 | 63 | 80 50 | 63 50 | 63 50 | 63
­making current Ima 60 Hz kA 52 | 65 | 82 52 | 65 | 82 52 | 65 | 82 52 | 65 | 82 52 | 65 52 | 65 52 | 65
Rated short-circuit breaking current Isc kA 20 | 25 | 31.5 20 | 25 | 31.5 20 | 25 | 31.5 20 | 25 | 31.5 20 | 25 20 | 25 20 | 25
Electrical endurance of at rated normal current 10,000 operating cycles
vacuum circuit-breakers 30,000 5) operating cycles – –
at rated short-circuit 50 breaking operations
breaking current
Endurance classes according to IEC 62271‑100 M2, E2, C2, S2
Endurance classes DISCONNECTING M1 M1 M1 M1 M1 M1 M1
according to IEC 62271‑102 EARTHING M0, E0 M0, E0 M0, E0 M0, E0 M0, E0 M0, E0 M0, E0
The EARTHING function with endurance class E2 is reached by closing the circuit-breaker in combination with the earthing switch (endurance class E0).

For footnotes, see page 10

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Electrical data, filling pressure, temperature for single-busbar switchgear

Data of the switchgear panels (continued)

Disconnector panel 630 A, 800 A, 1000 A, 1250 A, 1600 A, 2000 A, 2500 A

Rated voltage Ur kV 7.2 12 15 17.5 24 36 38
Rated normal current 3) Ir at an ambient  A 630 630 630 630 630 630 630
air temperature of 40 °C A 800 800 800 800 800 800 800
A 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000
A 1250 1250 1250 1250 1250 1250 1250
A 1600 1600 1600 1600 1600 – –
A 2000 2000 2000 2000 2000 – –
A 2500 2500 2500 2500 2500 – –
Rated short-time for switchgear with tk = 1 s kA 20 | 25 | 31.5 20 | 25 | 31.5 20 | 25 | 31.5 20 | 25 | 31.5 20 | 25 20 | 25 20 | 25
withstand current Ik for switchgear with tk = 3 s kA 20 | 25 | 31.5 20 | 25 | 31.5 20 | 25 | 31.5 20 | 25 | 31.5 20 | 25 20 | 25 20 | 25
Rated peak 50 Hz kA 50 | 63 | 80 50 | 63 | 80 50 | 63 | 80 50 | 63 | 80 50 | 63 50 | 63 50 | 63
withstand current Ip 60 Hz kA 52 | 65 | 82 52 | 65 | 82 52 | 65 | 82 52 | 65 | 82 52 | 65 52 | 65 52 | 65
Endurance classes DISCONNECTING M1 M1 M1 M1 M1 M1 M1
according to IEC 62271-102 EARTHING M0, E0 M0, E0 M0, E0 M0, E0 M0, E0 M0, E0 M0, E0

Three-position switch-disconnector / fuse combination

Auxiliary trans­former panel (with HV HRC fuses)
Rated at an ambient  A 200 200 200 200 200 – –
normal current 3) 4) Iload air temperature of 40 °C
Rated short-time for switchgear with tk = 1 s kA 20 | 25 | 31.5 20 | 25 | 31.5 20 | 25 | 31.5 20 | 25 | 31.5 20 | 25 – –
withstand current Ik for switchgear with tk = 3 s kA 20 | 25 | 31.5 20 | 25 | 31.5 20 | 25 | 31.5 20 | 25 | 31.5 20 | 25 – –
Rated peak 50 Hz kA 50 | 63 | 80 50 | 63 | 80 50 | 63 | 80 50 | 63 | 80 50 | 63 – –
withstand current 4) Ip 60 Hz kA 52 | 65 | 82 52 | 65 | 82 52 | 65 | 82 52 | 65 | 82 52 | 65 – –
Rated short-circuit 50 Hz kA 50 | 63 | 80 50 | 63 | 80 50 | 63 | 80 50 | 63 | 80 50 | 63 – –
­making current 4) Ima 60 Hz kA 52 | 65 | 82 52 | 65 | 82 52 | 65 | 82 52 | 65 | 82 52 | 65 – –
Rated transfer current TDItransfer A 1500 1500 1300 1300 1300 – –
Rated take-over current TDIto A 1500 1500 1300 1300 1300 – –
Dimension “e” of HV HRC fuse-links mm 292 292 442 442 442 – –
mm 442 442
Endurance class according to IEC 62271‑103 M1 M1 M1 M1 M1 – –

Metering panel, gas-­insulated (with HV HRC fuses)

Rated normal current 3) Ir at an ambient  A – – – – – – –
air temperature of 40 °C
Rated short-time for switchgear with tk = 1 s kA 20 | 25 | 31.5 20 | 25 | 31.5 20 | 25 | 31.5 20 | 25 | 31.5 20 | 25 – –
withstand current Ik for switchgear with tk = 3 s kA 20 | 25 | 31.5 20 | 25 | 31.5 20 | 25 | 31.5 20 | 25 | 31.5 20 | 25 – –
Rated peak 50 Hz kA 50 | 63 | 80 50 | 63 | 80 50 | 63 | 80 50 | 63 | 80 50 | 63 – –
withstand current Ip 60 Hz kA 52 | 65 | 82 52 | 65 | 82 52 | 65 | 82 52 | 65 | 82 52 | 65 – –
Dimension “e” of HV HRC fuse-links mm 292 292 442 442 442 – –
mm 442 442
Endurance class DISCONNECTING M0 M0 M0 M0 M0 – –
according to IEC 62271‑102 EARTHING M0, E2 M0, E2 M0, E2 M0, E2 M0, E2 – –

Metering panel, air-­insulated

Rated normal current 3) Ir at an ambient  A 1250 8) 1250 8) 1250 8) 1250 8) 1250 8) – –
air temperature of 40 °C
Rated short-time for switchgear with tk = 1 s kA 20 | 25 20 | 25 20 | 25 20 | 25 20 | 25 – –
withstand current Ik for switchgear with tk = 3 s kA 20 | 25 20 | 25 20 | 25 20 | 25 20 | 25 – –
Rated peak 50 Hz kA 50 | 63 50 | 63 50 | 63 50 | 63 50 | 63 – –
withstand current Ip 60 Hz kA 52 | 65 52 | 65 52 | 65 52 | 65 52 | 65 – –
Endurance classes DISCONNECTING M1 M1 M1 M1 M1 – –
according to IEC 62271‑102 EARTHING M0, E0 M0, E0 M0, E0 M0, E0 M0, E0 – –

For footnotes, see page 10

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Technical data
Electrical data, filling pressure, temperature for single-busbar switchgear

Data of the switchgear panels (continued)

Ring-main panel
Rated voltage Ur kV 7.2 12 15 17.5 24 36 38
Rated at an ambient  A 630 630 630 630 630 – –
normal current 3) Iload air temperature of 40 °C
Rated short-time for switchgear with tk = 1 s kA 20 | 25 20 | 25 20 | 25 20 | 25 20 | – – –
withstand current Ik for switchgear with tk = 3 s kA 20 | – 20 | – 20 | – 20 | – 20 | – – –
Rated peak 50 Hz kA 50 | 63 50 | 63 50 | 63 50 | 63 50 | – – –
withstand current Ip 60 Hz kA 52 | 65 52 | 65 52 | 65 52 | 65 52 | – – –
Rated short-circuit 50 Hz kA 50 | 63 50 | 63 50 | 63 50 | 63 50 | – – –
­making current Ima 60 Hz kA 52 | 65 52 | 65 52 | 65 52 | 65 52 | – – –
Endurance class according to IEC 62271‑103 M1, E3 M1, E3 M1, E3 M1, E3 M1, E3 – –

Vacuum contactor panel with HV HRC fuses

Rated at an ambient  A 450 450 450 450 450 – –
normal current 3) 4) Ir air temperature of 40 °C
Rated short-time for switchgear with tk = 1 s kA 20 | 25 | 31.5 20 | 25 | 31.5 20 | 25 | 31.5 20 | 25 | 31.5 20 | 25 – –
withstand current Ik for switchgear with tk = 3 s kA 20 | 25 | 31.5 20 | 25 | 31.5 20 | 25 | 31.5 20 | 25 | 31.5 20 | 25 – –
Rated peak 50 Hz kA 50 | 63 | 80 50 | 63 | 80 50 | 63 | 80 50 | 63 | 80 50 | 63 – –
withstand current 4) Ip 60 Hz kA 52 | 65 | 82 52 | 65 | 82 52 | 65 | 82 52 | 65 | 82 52 | 65 – –
Rated short-circuit 50 Hz kA 50 | 63 | 80 50 | 63 | 80 50 | 63 | 80 50 | 63 | 80 50 | 63 – –
­making current 4) Ima 60 Hz kA 52 | 65 | 82 52 | 65 | 82 52 | 65 | 82 52 | 65 | 82 52 | 65 – –
Dimension “e” of HV HRC fuse-links mm 292 292 442 442 442 – –
mm 442 442
Electrical endurance 100,000 or 500,000 operating cycles – –
of the vacuum ­contactor panel with HV HRC fuses
Endurance class DISCONNECTING M0 M0 M0 M0 M0 – –
according to IEC 62271‑102 EARTHING M0, E2 M0, E2 M0, E2 M0, E2 M0, E2 – –

Footnotes for pages 8 bis 11

1) Higher values of the rated short-duration power-frequency 4) Depending on the HV HRC fuse-link, observe max. permissible
withstand voltage available with: let-through current ID of the HV HRC fuse-links
– 32 kV for phase-to-phase, phase-to-earth and open ­contact gap, 5) For circuit-breaker panel 1000 A and 1250 A up to 17.5 kV,
as well as up to 31.5 kA, and 24 kV up to 25 kA, the following operating
– 37 kV across the isolating distance cycles are optionally available:
Higher values of the rated lightning impulse withstand ­voltage: – 5000 operating cycles for DISCONNECTING function
– 60 kV for phase-to-phase, phase-to-earth and open ­contact gap, – 5000 operating cycles for READY-TO-EARTH function
as well as – 30,000 operating cycles for circuit-breaker
– 70 kV across the isolating distance – 10,000 operating cycles for DISCONNECTING function
– 10,000 operating cycles for READY-TO-EARTH function
2) Higher values of the rated short-duration power-frequency with-
– 30,000 operating cycles for circuit-breaker
stand voltage available with:
6) Optional ambient air temperature −25 °C to +55 °C (secondary
– 42 kV for phase-to-phase, phase-to-earth and open ­contact gap,
­devices (e.g. protection devices, meters, measuring transducers,
as well as
etc.) must be suitable for the given ambient air temperature)
– 48 kV across the isolating distance
7) Without mechanical closing latch: 500,000
Higher values of the rated lightning impulse withstand voltage:
With mechanical closing latch: 100,000
– 95 kV for phase-to-phase, phase-to-earth and open ­contact gap, Max. 60 operating cycles per hour
as well as 8) 1095 A for version with three-position disconnector
– 110 kV across the isolating distance
3) The rated normal currents apply to ambient air temperatures of
max. 40 °C.
The 24-hour mean value is max. 35 °C (according to IEC 62271‑1)
2500 A with natural ventilation

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 Technical data
Electrical data, filling pressure, temperature for double-busbar switchgear

Common electrical data, filling pressure and temperature

Rated insulation level Rated voltage Ur kV 7.2 12 15 17.5 24

Rated short-duration
­power-­frequency withstand
voltage Ud
– phase-to-phase, phase-to-
earth, open contact gap kV 20 1) 28 2) 36 38 50
– across the isolating distance kV 23 1) 32 2) 40 45 60
Rated lightning impulse
­withstand voltage Up
– phase-to-phase, phase-to-
earth, open contact gap kV 60 1) 75 2) 95 95 125
– across the isolating distance kV 70 1) 85 2) 110 110 145
Rated frequency fr Hz 50 / 60 50 / 60 50 / 60 50 / 60 50 / 60
Rated normal current 3) Ir for the busbar up to A 2500 2500 2500 2500 2500
Rated filling level pre for gas-insulated kPa 150 150 150 150 150
­switchgear vessels
Minimum for gas-insulated kPa 130 130 130 130 130
functional level pme ­switchgear vessels
Gas leakage rate % < 0.1 per year
Ambient air temperature °C −5 to +55 6)

Data of the switchgear panels

Circuit-­breaker panel 1000 A

Rated normal current 3) Ir at an ambient  A 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000
air temperature of 40 °C
Rated short-time for switchgear with tk = 1 s kA 20 | 25 20 | 25 20 | 25 20 | 25 20 | 25
withstand current Ik for switchgear with tk = 3 s kA 20 | 25 20 | 25 20 | 25 20 | 25 20 | 25
Rated peak 50 Hz kA 50 | 63 50 | 63 50 | 63 50 | 63 50 | 63
withstand current Ip 60 Hz kA 52 | 65 52 | 65 52 | 65 52 | 65 52 | 65
Rated short-circuit 50 Hz kA 50 | 63 50 | 63 50 | 63 50 | 63 50 | 63
­making current Ima 60 Hz kA 52 | 65 52 | 65 52 | 65 52 | 65 52 | 65
Rated short-circuit breaking current Isc kA 20 | 25 20 | 25 20 | 25 20 | 25 20 | 25
Electrical endurance of at rated normal current 10,000 operating cycles
vacuum circuit-breakers at rated short-circuit 50 breaking operations
breaking current
Endurance classes according to IEC 62271‑100 M2, E2, C2, S2 M2, E2, C2, S2 M2, E2, C2, S2 M2, E2, C2, S2 M2, E2, C2, S2
Endurance classes DISCONNECTING M1 M1 M1 M1 M1
according to IEC 62271‑102 EARTHING M0, E0 M0, E0 M0, E0 M0, E0 M0, E0
The EARTHING function with endurance class E2 is reached by closing the circuit-breaker in combination with the earthing switch (endurance class E0).

Incoming sectionalizer and bus coupler 1000 A, 1250 A

Rated normal current 3) Ir at an ambient  A 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000
air temperature of 40 °C A 1250 1250 1250 1250 1250
Rated short-time for switchgear with tk = 1 s kA 20 | 25 20 | 25 20 | 25 20 | 25 20 | 25
withstand current Ik for switchgear with tk = 3 s kA 20 | 25 20 | 25 20 | 25 20 | 25 20 | 25
Rated peak 50 Hz kA 50 | 63 50 | 63 50 | 63 50 | 63 50 | 63
withstand current Ip 60 Hz kA 52 | 65 52 | 65 52 | 65 52 | 65 52 | 65
Rated short-circuit 50 Hz kA 50 | 63 50 | 63 50 | 63 50 | 63 50 | 63
­making current Ima 60 Hz kA 52 | 65 52 | 65 52 | 65 52 | 65 52 | 65
Rated short-circuit breaking current Isc kA 20 | 25 20 | 25 20 | 25 20 | 25 20 | 25
Electrical endurance of at rated normal current 10,000 operating cycles
vacuum circuit-breakers at rated short-circuit 50 breaking operations
breaking current
Endurance classes according to IEC 62271‑100 M2, E2, C2, S2 M2, E2, C2, S2 M2, E2, C2, S2 M2, E2, C2, S2 M2, E2, C2, S2
Endurance classes DISCONNECTING M1 M1 M1 M1 M1
according to IEC 62271‑102 EARTHING M0, E0 M0, E0 M0, E0 M0, E0 M0, E0
The EARTHING function with endurance class E2 is reached by closing the circuit-breaker in combination with the earthing switch (endurance class E0).

For footnotes, see page 10

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Technical data
Room planning

Switchgear installation Door dimensions

• For single-busbar applications: Recommended as a minimum for the door dimensions:
– Wall-standing arrangement or Door height: ≥ 2500 mm
– Free-standing arrangement Door width: ≥ 900 mm (for panel widths of 600 mm)
– Face-to-face arrangement accordingly ≥ 1200 mm (for panel widths of 900 mm).
• For double-busbar applications:
– Back-to-back arrangement (free-standing arrangement). Switchgear fixing
• For floor openings and fixing points of the switchgear,
Room dimensions see pages 16 bis 28
See ­dimension drawings below. • Foundations:
– Steel girder construction
Room height – Steel-reinforced concrete with foundation rails, welded
• ≥ 2750 mm or bolted on.
­NXPLUS C, all technical data, all types of arrangement,
with / without horizontal pressure relief duct Panel dimensions
• ≥ 2400 mm See pages 16 bis 28.
NXPLUS C, wall-standing and free-standing arrangement
with rear / central pressure relief duct, low-voltage Weights
­compartment 761 mm, without horizontal pressure Single-busbar panels
relief duct. • Panels for ≤ 1250 A: Approx. 800 kg
• Panels for > 1250 A: Approx. 1400 kg.
Double-busbar panels
• Panels for ≤ 1250 A: Approx. 1600 kg.

Switchgear installation

Wall-standing arrangement for single-busbar switchgear

All panels with cable connection at the front and

­pressure relief duct at the rear








 











 
 








* Control aisle depending on national specifications; 

 
for extension / panel replacement:
≥ 1400 mm recommended (450 mm, 600 mm panels)
≥ 1600 mm recommended (900 mm panels)


** Lateral wall distances on the left or on the right;




for installation and maintenance (according to IEC 61936‑1):

≥ 500 mm recommendable 
≥ 500 mm required for auxiliary transformer panels
with lateral cable connection as end panels

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 Technical data
Room planning

Switchgear installation

Free-standing arrangement for single-busbar switchgear

All panels with cable connection at the front and

­pressure relief duct at the rear



















 
 
 







* Control aisle depending on national specifications; 

for extension/panel replacement:
≥ 1400 mm recommended (450 mm, 600 mm panels)
≥ 1600 mm recommended (900 mm panels) 
 
** Lateral wall distances on the left or on the right;
for installation and maintenance (according to IEC 61936‑1):
≥ 500 mm recommendable
≥ 500 mm required for auxiliary transformer panels




with lateral cable connection as end panels
*** ≥ 500 mm aisle for installation and maintenance 
(according to IEC 61936‑1)
≥ 800 mm aisle for operation (according to IEC 62271‑200)

Free-standing arrangement for double-busbar switchgear

All panels with cable connection at the front and

­central pressure relief duct



















 



 

* Control aisle depending on national specifications;
for extension/panel replacement:
≥ 1400 mm recommended (450 mm, 600 mm panels)
≥ 1600 mm recommended (900 mm panels) 
** Lateral wall distance ≥ 50 mm optionally possible on the 



left or on the right:
≥ 500 mm for installation and maintenance
(according to IEC 61936‑1)
≥ 800 mm for operation (according to IEC 62271‑200) 
 
≥ 800 mm for panel replacement
(450 mm, 600 mm panels)
≥ 1100 mm for panel replacement (900 mm panels)






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Technical data
Shipping data

Transport
NXPLUS C switchgear is delivered in form of individual panels. Please observe the following:
• Transport facilities on site
• Transport dimensions and transport weights
• Size of door openings in building.
In case of double-busbar panels the A and B sides are supplied separately.

Packing
Means of transport: Rail and truck Means of transport: Ship and airplane
– Panels on pallets – Panels on pallets
– Open packing with PE protective foil. – In closed crates (cardboard)
with sealed upper and lower PE protective foil
– With desiccant bags
– With sealed wooden base
– Max. storage time: 6 months.

Dimensions, weights
Transport Panel spacing Transport dimensions Transport weight

Width Height Depth With packing Without packing

mm mm mm mm kg kg

Single busbar
Truck 1 x 450 1100 2460 1450 800 700
or
1 x 600 1100 2460 1450 900 800
rail
1 x 900 1100 2460 1450 1500 1400
1 x 450 1100 2460 2100 800 700
(cable connection from rear)
1 x 600 1100 2460 2100 900 800
(cable connection from rear)
1 x 900 1100 2460 2100 1500 1400
(cable connection from rear)
Auxiliary power transformer 800 1200 1200 500 425
Ship 1 x 450 1130 2550 1450 800 700
or
1 x 600 1130 2550 1450 900 800
airplane
1 x 900 1130 2550 1450 1500 1400
1 x 450 1130 2550 2100 800 700
(cable connection from rear)
1 x 600 1130 2550 2100 900 800
(cable connection from rear)
1 x 900 1130 2550 2100 1500 1400
(cable connection from rear)
Auxiliary power transformer 800 1200 1200 500 425

Double busbar
Truck 1 x 450 1100 2460 1450 800 700
or
1 x 600 1100 2460 1450 900 800
rail
1 x 900 1100 2460 1450 1500 1400
Auxiliary power transformer 800 1200 1200 500 425
Ship 1 x 450 1130 2550 1450 800 700
or
1 x 600 1130 2550 1450 900 800
airplane
1 x 900 1130 2550 1450 1500 1400
Auxiliary power transformer 800 1200 1200 500 425

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 Technical data
Classification

Classification of NXPLUS C switchgear according to IEC 62271‑200

Design and construction
Partition class PM (metal partition) 1)
Loss of service continuity category
Single-busbar panels with Circuit-breaker panel
connection compartment Disconnector panel
Switch-disconnector panel
with HV HRC fuses LSC 2
Ring-main panel
Vacuum contactor panel
with HV HRC fuses
Double-busbar panels with Circuit-breaker panel
LSC 2A
connection compartment Incoming sectionalizer
Panels without Bus sectionalizer, single-panel No LSC assigned, as no connection compartment available.
­connection compartment Note: The single-panel bus sectionalizer (incl. both busbar sections) can remain in
­operation if the lower compartment is opened.
Bus sectionalizer, two-panel No LSC assigned, as no connection compartment available.
Note: If the longitudinal panel interconnection is earthed, both busbar sections can remain
in operation if the compartment of the longitudinal panel interconnection is opened.
Bus coupler No LSC assigned, as no connection compartment available.
Note: The bus coupler can remain in operation if the lower compartment is opened.
Auxiliary transformer panel No LSC assigned, as no connection compartment available.
Note: The busbar of the switchgear can remain in operation if the transformer
­compartment is opened.
Auxiliary transformer panel No LSC assigned, as this panel does not contain a busbar.
with lateral cable connection Note: The busbar of the adjacent panels (switchgear) can remain in operation if the
lateral cable compartment is opened.
Metering panel No LSC assigned, as no connection compartment available.
Note: The busbar of the switchgear can remain in operation if the voltage transformer
compartment is opened.
Air-insulated metering panel with- No LSC assigned, as no connection compartment available.
out three-position disconnector Note: The busbar (both busbar sections) of the switchgear must be earthed if the
­voltage transformer compartment is opened.
Air-insulated metering panel with No LSC assigned, as no connection compartment available.
three-position disconnector Note: If the block-type instrument transformer set is earthed, both busbar sections can
­remain in operation if the voltage transformer compartment is opened.
Dummy panel No LSC assigned, as no connection compartment available.
Accessibility to compartments (enclosure)
Busbar compartment Tool-based
Switching-device ­compartment Non-accessible
Instrument ­transformer compartment / t­ ransformer compartment Tool-based
Fuse compartment Interlock-controlled and tool-based
Low-voltage compartment Tool-based
Cable compartment Tool-based
Internal arc classification
Designation of the internal arc classification IAC 7.2 kV, 12 kV, 15 kV, 17.5 kV 24 kV, 36 kV, 38 kV
IAC class for wall-standing arrangement IAC A FL 31.5 kA, 1 s 2) 3) IAC A FL 25 kA, 1 s 2) 3)
for free-standing arrangement IAC A FLR 31.5 kA, 1 s 2) 3) IAC A FLR 25 kA, 1 s 2) 3)
Accessibility type A Switchgear in closed electrical service location,
access “for authorized personnel only” according to IEC 62271‑200
–F Front
–L Lateral
–R Rear (for free-standing arrangement)
Arc test current Ia 31.5 kA 25 kA
Test duration 1s 1s
Test arrangement According to IEC 62271‑200 Annex A: Minimum wall distance 800 mm
(for accessible sides)
1) C
 orresponds to “metal-clad” according to former standard IEC 60298
2) Switch-disconnector panel with HV HRC fuses: connection compartment fuse-protected; vacuum contactor panel with HV HRC fuses: connection compartment fuse-protected;
metering panel: voltage transformer compartment fuse-protected; auxiliary transformer panel: transformer compartment fuse-protected
3) Valid for normal operating conditions, not for normal use. 4)
4) Normal operating conditions: At least one part of the panel is live, and all doors and covers are closed and locked.
Normal use: Use of the switchgear as described in the operating instructions.

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 Panel dimensions
Circuit-breaker panel, single busbar

24 kV Circuit-breaker panel 630 A, 800 A 450 mm

630 A, 800 A












  
 











 



 





  


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24 kV Circuit-breaker panel 630 A, 800 A, 1000 A, 1250 A 600 mm

630 A, 800 A, 1000 A 1250 A

   
   







 

 








 

 












 
 
 
      
   
 

 




 







   





   




 
   










     




   
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 Panel dimensions
Circuit-breaker panel, single busbar

24 kV Circuit-breaker panel 1600 A, 2000 A, 2500 A 900 mm

1600 A, 2000 A 2500 A
 
 




 




 




 
    
 





  



 



 






 


 
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  1) 2650 mm for higher low-voltage compartment


36 kV Circuit-breaker panel 630 A, 800 A, 1000 A, 1250 A 600 mm

630 A, 800 A, 1000 A, 1250 A




 


 




  
 







 


 



 





  


 
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  1) 2650 mm for higher low-voltage compartment



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Panel dimensions
Disconnector panel, single busbar

24 kV Disconnector panel 630 A, 800 A, 1000 A, 1250 A 600 mm

630 A, 800 A, 1000 A 1250 A
 
 




 




 




 
    
 







 


 



 





  


 
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  1) 2650 mm for higher low-voltage compartment



24 kV Disconnector panel 1600 A, 2000 A, 2500 A 900 mm

1600 A, 2000 A 2500 A

 
 



 




 





 
    
 





  



 



 






 


 
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  1) 2650 mm for higher low-voltage compartment




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 Panel dimensions
Disconnector panel, bus sectionalizer, single busbar

36 kV Disconnector panel 630 A, 800 A, 1000 A, 1250 A 600 mm

630 A, 800 A, 1000 A, 1250 A




 


 




  
 







 


 



 





  


 
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  1) 2650 mm for higher low-voltage compartment



24 kV Bus sectionalizer 1000 A, 1250 A 600 mm

1000 A, 1250 A



 


 

  

 







 

 












 
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 1) 2650 mm for higher low-voltage compartment

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Panel dimensions
Bus sectionalizer, single busbar

24 kV Bus sectionalizer 1600 A, 2000 A, 2500 A 900 mm

1600 A, 2000 A 2500 A
 
 




 




 

    

 







  

 


 










 
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  1) 2650 mm for higher low-voltage compartment




36 kV Bus sectionalizer 1000 A, 1250 A 900 mm

1000 A, 1250 A



 


 

  

 







  

 


 










 
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 1) 2650 mm for higher low-voltage compartment

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 Panel dimensions
Bus sectionalizer, two-panel design, single busbar

24 kV Bus sectionalizer 1000 A, 1250 A 2 x 600 mm

1000 A, 1250 A




 


 

  

 








 


 


 





 



 
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   1) 2650 mm for higher low-voltage compartment


24 kV Bus sectionalizer 1600 A, 2000 A, 2500 A 2 x 900 mm

1600 A, 2000 A 2500 A

 
 


 



 

    

 






   



 


   






   



 
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Panel dimensions
Switch-disconnector panel, auxiliary transformer panel, single busbar

24 kV Switch-disconnector panel with HV HRC fuses 200 A 600 mm





 


 




  
 







 


 



 





  
Legend see page 28


 

1) 2650 mm for higher low-voltage compartment






 


24 kV Auxiliary transformer panel 900 mm



 
 




    

 






  







 










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 1) 2650 mm for higher low-voltage compartment

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 Panel dimensions
Auxiliary transformer panel, metering panel, single busbar

24 kV Auxiliary transformer panel with lateral cable connection 900 mm





 




    

 






  





 




 















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1) 2650 mm for higher low-voltage compartment

24 kV Metering panel 600 mm




 


 

  

 







 

 












 
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  1) 2650 mm for higher low-voltage compartment



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Panel dimensions
Metering panel, ring-main panel, single busbar

 


24 kV Air-insulated metering panel without / with three-position disconnector 900 mm
without three-position disconnector





 
  

 





  






 
 















 

  
   

 

with three-position disconnector











  



 
 

 
















 




   

 

   

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 page 28





1) 2
 650 mm for
higher low-voltage






   compartment
  

 




24 kV Ring-main panel 630 A 450 mm



 
 




 









  











  
 











 



 





  


 

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1) 2650 mm for higher low-voltage compartment

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 Panel dimensions
Vacuum contactor panel, dummy panel, single busbar

24 kV Vacuum contactor panel 600 mm

with HV HRC fuses




 


 




  
 







 


 



 





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1) 2
 650 mm for higher
low-voltage compartment





 


24 kV 36 kV Dummy panels 300 mm, 600 mm

300 mm 600 mm
 
 












     

 
 




 







  


   



 
 










  



  
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  1) 2
 650 mm for higher
low-voltage compartment

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Panel dimensions
Circuit-breaker panel, double busbar

24 kV Circuit-breaker panel 1000 A 600 mm

Side A Side B Side A 

Side B


 










 
   











 













 





  
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 Panel dimensions
Incoming sectionalizer, double busbar

24 kV Incoming sectionalizer 1000 A, 1250 A 600 mm

Side A Side B Side A Side B




 










 
   











 













 





  
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Panel dimensions
Bus coupler, double busbar

24 kV Bus coupler 1000 A, 1250 A 600 mm

Side A Side B Side A 

Side B


 










   












 



















 


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Legend for pages 16 to 28:

1 Left-side floor opening for
control cables
2 Pressure relief duct
3 Fixing hole for M8 / M10
4 Fixing hole for M8 / M10
(only for resistance against shock, vibration,
­earthquakes)
5 Floor opening for
high-voltage cables
7 Right-side floor opening for control cables
(only required for zero-sequence current transformers
in the cable basement)
8 Cross member
(necessary for panel replacement)

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 Product range
Single-busbar panels

24 kV Circuit-breaker panels 630 A, 800 A

Three-position
disconnector

Vacuum
or or circuit-breaker

or or
Current transformer

and/or or and/or and/or or

Capacitive voltage
detecting system


and/or or and/or or


Solid-insulated bar

450 mm 600 mm Plug-in

voltage transformer

24 kV Circuit-breaker panels 1000 A, 1250 A, 1600 A, 2000 A, 2500 A

Surge arrester
or limiter

Disconnectable
and plug-in
voltage transformer

or  or

or and/or or or and/or or Cable connection with

outside-cone plug
(not included in the
scope of supply)
and/or and/or or and/or or

and/or or


and/or or


or or

Cable connection with

outside-cone plug
2) O
 nly for version with 10,000 operating cycles (not included in the
scope of supply)
600 mm 900 mm

Busbar
earthing switch

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Product range
Single-busbar panels

36 kV Circuit-breaker panels 630 A, 800 A, 1000 A, 1250 A

Three-position
disconnector

Vacuum
circuit-breaker

or
Current transformer

Capacitive voltage or and/or or

detecting system

and/or or

Solid-insulated bar


and/or or

Plug-in
voltage transformer

600 mm

Surge arrester
or limiter

24 kV Disconnector panels 630 A, 800 A, 1000 A, 1250 A, 1600 A, 2000 A, 2500 A

Disconnectable
and plug-in
voltage transformer

Cable connection with

outside-cone plug
(not included in the or
scope of supply)
     
     

or or or or

and/or or and/or or

and/or and/or or and/or and/or or



Cable connection with



outside-cone plug
(not included in the
scope of supply) or or

L1 L2 L3
L3 L2 L1

Inverted phases
600 mm 900 mm

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 Product range
Single-busbar panels

36 kV Disconnector panels 630 A, 800 A, 1000 A, 1250 A

Three-position
disconnector

Current transformer

Capacitive voltage
or detecting system

or or
Solid-insulated bar

and/or or

Plug-in
voltage transformer


and/or and/or or

Surge arrester
or limiter

600 mm

Disconnectable
and plug-in
voltage transformer

Cable connection with

outside-cone plug
(not included in the
scope of supply)

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Product range
Single-busbar panels

24 kV Bus sectionalizers 1000 A, 1250 A, 1600 A, 2000 A, 2500 A

Three-position
disconnector

Vacuum
circuit-breaker

Current transformer and/or and/or and/or and/or




Capacitive voltage
detecting system

600 mm 900 mm

Solid-insulated bar
36 kV Bus sectionalizers 1000 A, 1250 A

Plug-in
voltage transformer

Surge arrester
or limiter

Longitudinal panel
and/or and/or


interconnection

900 mm

24 kV Bus sectionalizers, two-panel design, 1000 A, 1250 A, 1600 A, 2000 A, 2500 A

or and/or


and/or

2 x 600 mm, 2 x 900 mm

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Single-busbar panels

24 kV Switch-disconnector panel with HV HRC fuses 200 A

Three-position
disconnector

or
Three-position
switch-disconnector

or

Current transformer

and/or or

Capacitive voltage
detecting system


and/or or

Solid-insulated bar

600 mm
Plug-in
voltage transformer
24 kV Auxiliary transformer panel

or Surge arrester
or limiter

 
HV HRC fuses
or and


Cable connection with
or outside-cone plug
(not included in the
scope of supply)

and/or
40 kVA
Auxiliary
transformer,
and/or three-phase


10 kVA
Auxiliary
transformer,
900 mm single-phase

Lateral cable connec-

tion with ­outside-cone
plug (not included in
the scope of supply)

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Product range
Single-busbar panels

24 kV Metering panel

Three-position
disconnector with
make-proof
earthing switch

or

Current transformer

or

Capacitive voltage
detecting system
and/or

Solid-insulated bar


and/or

Plug-in
voltage transformer 600 mm

24 kV Air-insulated metering panel without / with three-position disconnector

Surge arrester
or limiter

HV HRC fuses  

Three-position or and
disconnector
 

Voltage or
transformer  

Phase fixed point or

(spherical


connection bolt)  

900 mm

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Single-busbar panels

24 kV Ring-main panel 630 A

Three-position
switch-disconnector

or

Current transformer

or
Capacitive voltage
detecting system

and/or or

Solid-insulated bar


and/or or

Plug-in
voltage transformer

450 mm

24 kV Vacuum contactor panel Surge arrester

or limiter
with HV HRC fuses

Cable connection with

outside-cone plug
(not included in the
scope of supply)
or

Three-position
or disconnector with
make-proof
earthing switch

and/or or

HV HRC fuses


and/or or

Vacuum contactor

600 mm

24 kV 36 kV Dummy panel



300 mm, 600 mm

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Product range
Double-busbar panels

24 kV Circuit-breaker panel

Three-position BB1
disconnector BB2

Vacuum
circuit-breaker

or or
Current transformer

or and/or or or
Capacitive voltage
detecting system

and/or or and/or

Solid-insulated bar
HA35-2500h x eps

and/or or and/or

Plug-in
voltage transformer or

Surge arrester
or limiter
24 kV Incoming sectionalizer

BB1
BB2

Cable connection with

outside-cone plug
(not included in the
scope of supply)

or and/or or
Transverse panel
interconnection

or or or

Disconnectable
and plug-in and/or or and/or
voltage transformer
HA35-2502m x eps

and/or or and/or

or

Abbreviations:
BB1 = Busbar 1
BB2 = Busbar 2

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Double-busbar panels

24 kV Bus coupler

BB1 Three-position
BB2 disconnector

Vacuum
circuit-breaker

or or
Current transformer

or or
Capacitive voltage
detecting system

and/or and/or

Solid-insulated bar
HA35-2503d x eps

and/or and/or

Plug-in
voltage transformer

Surge arrester
or limiter

Transverse panel
interconnection

Abbreviations:
BB1 = Busbar 1
BB2 = Busbar 2

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Components
Panel connection

Features Cable compartment

• Bushings with outside cone
• With bolted contact (M16) as


interface type C according to
EN 50181
• For cable connection heights,
see table on the right
• Max. connection depth:

H1
See side views on p­ ages 16




to 28

H2

  


     



• With cable bracket type C40
according to DIN EN 60715               
• Option: Access to the cable
compartment only if the Panel width 450 mm Panel width 600 mm Panel width 900 mm
feeder has been isolated and
earthed
Cable connection heights
• For thermoplastic-insulated
Height of Distance ­between Distances
cables
Panels cable compart- ­bushing and cable cable – cable
• For shielded cable T-plugs or
ment bracket cable – separation wall
cable elbow plugs with bolted
contact (H2) (H1) D1 D2 D3
• For connection cross-sections mm mm mm mm mm
up to 1200 mm2 450 mm 700 500 90 135 –
• Larger cross-sections on 600 mm 700 500 105 195 –
­request 900 mm 570 430 115 185 100
• Cable routing downwards, Switch-disconnector panel
cable connection from the and vacuum contactor panel
front with HV HRC fuses 420 250 – – –
• Option: Cable connection
rear-top, cable connection
rear-bottom
• For rated normal currents
Connectable cables
up to 2500 A
Cable T-plug with coupling insert
• Cable T-plugs are not included
a) Panel width 450 mm
in the scope of supply.
b) Panel width 600 mm
c) Panel width 900 mm
Surge arresters
• Pluggable on cable T-plug
Solid-insulated bar Cable T-plug with coupling T-plug
• Surge arresters recommended
if, at the same time
– the cable system is directly 
connected to the overhead
line,
– the protection zone of the
     
surge arrester at the end
tower of the overhead line
does not cover the switch-








gear.

Surge limiters
• Pluggable on cable T-plug a) Connection with b) Connection with b) Connection with
2 cables per phase 3 cables per phase 4 cables per phase
• Surge limiters recommended
b) Connection with c) Connection with c) Connection with
when motors with starting
2 cables per phase 6 cables per phase 8 ­cables per phase
currents < 600 A are c) Connection with
connected. 4 cables per phase

Legend
1C  able T-plug
2C  oupling T-plug
3 End adapter

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 Components
Panel connection

Permissible cable types

Cable type Cable sealing end Remark

Make Type Cross-section

mm²
Thermoplastic-insulated cables ≤ 12 kV according to IEC 60502‑2

Single-core cable, Nexans 480TB/G 35 to 300 EPDM with semi-conductive layer

PE and XLPE-insulated Euromold 484TB/G 50 to 630 EPDM with semi-conductive layer
N2YSY (Cu) and 489TB/G 800 to 1200 EPDM with semi-conductive layer
N2XSY (Cu) NKT CB 24-630 25 to 300 Silicone with semi-conductive layer (optionally with metal housing)
or
CB 36-630 35 to 400 Silicone with semi-conductive layer
NA2YSY (Al) and
CB 36-630(1250) 240 to 800 Silicone with semi-conductive layer
NA2XSY (Al)
CB 24-1250 / 2 95 to 500 Silicone with semi-conductive layer
CB 42-1250 / 3 95 to 1000 Silicone with semi-conductive layer
CSE-A 12630 25 to 630 EPDM with semi-conductive layer
Tyco Electronics RSTI-58xx 25 to 300 Silicone with semi-conductive layer, with capacitive m
­ easuring point
Raychem RSTI-395x 400 to 800 Silicone with semi-conductive layer, with capacitive m
­ easuring point
ELBC-810 25 to 500 EPDM with semi-conductive layer
Cellpack CTS 630A 24 kV 50 to 400 EPDM with semi-conductive layer
Südkabel SET 12 40 to 300 Silicone with semi-conductive layer
SAT 12 185 to 630 Silicone with semi-conductive layer
Three-core cable Nexans 480TB/G 35 to 300 EPDM with semi-conductive layer, in combination with distribution kit
PE and XLPE-insulated Euromold
N2YSY (Cu) and NKT CB 24-630 25 to 300 Silicone with semi-conductive layer (optionally with
N2XSY (Cu) metal housing), in combination with distribution kit
or CB 24-1250-2 185 to 500 Silicone with semi-conductive layer,
NA2YSY (Al) and in combination with distribution kit
NA2XSY (Al) Tyco Electronics RSTI-58xx 25 to 300 Silicone with semi-conductive layer, with capacitive measuring
Raychem point,in combination with distribution kit RSTI-TRF0x
ELBC-810 25 to 500 EPDM with semi-conductive layer, in combination with distribution kit
Thermoplastic-insulated cables 15 / 17.5 / 24 kV according to IEC 60502‑2

Single-core cable, Nexans K480TB/G 35 to 300 EPDM with semi-conductive layer

PE and XLPE-insulated Euromold K484TB/G 50 to 630 EPDM with semi-conductive layer
N2YSY (Cu) and K489TB/G 800 to 1200 EPDM with semi-conductive layer
N2XSY (Cu) NKT CB 24-630 25 to 300 Silicone with semi-conductive layer (optionally with metal housing)
or
CB 24-1250 / 2 35 to 500 Silicone with semi-conductive layer
NA2YSY (Al) and
CB 36-630 35 to 400 Silicone with semi-conductive layer
NA2XSY (Al)
CB 36-630(1250) 240 to 800 Silicone with semi-conductive layer
CB 42-1250-3 630 to 1000 Silicone with semi-conductive layer
CSE-A 24630 25 to 630 EPDM with semi-conductive layer
Tyco Electronics RSTI-58xx 25 to 300 Silicone with semi-conductive layer, with capacitive m
­ easuring point
Raychem RSTI-595x 400 to 800 Silicone with semi-conductive layer, with capacitive m
­ easuring point
ELBC-824 35 to 400 EPDM with semi-conductive layer
Cellpack CTS 630A 24 kV 25 to 400 EPDM with semi-conductive layer
Südkabel SET 24 25 to 240 Silicone with semi-conductive layer
SAT 24 95 to 630 Silicone with semi-conductive layer
Three-core cable Nexans K480TB/G 35 to 300 EPDM with semi-conductive layer, in combination with distribution kit
PE and XLPE-insulated Euromold
N2YSY (Cu) and NKT CB 24-630 25 to 300 Silicone with semi-conductive layer (optionally with
N2XSY (Cu) metal housing), in combination with distribution kit
or CB 24-1250-2 35 to 500 Silicone with semi-conductive layer,
NA2YSY (Al) and in combination with distribution kit
NA2XSY (Al) Tyco Electronics RSTI-58xx 25 to 300 Silicone with semi-conductive layer, with capacitive measuring
Raychem point,in combination with distribution kit RSTI-TRF0x
ELBC-824 35 to 400 EPDM with semi-conductive layer, in combination with distribution kit

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Components
Panel connection

Permissible cable types

Cable type Cable sealing end Remark

Make Type Cross-section

mm²
Thermoplastic-insulated cables 36 kV according to IEC 60502‑2

Single-core cable, Nexans M480TB/G 35 to 300 EPDM with semi-conductive layer

PE and XLPE-insulated Euromold M484TB/G 50 to 630 EPDM with semi-conductive layer
N2YSY (Cu) and M489TB/G 800 to 1200 EPDM with semi-conductive layer
N2XSY (Cu) NKT CB 36-630 35 to 300 Silicone with semi-conductive layer (optionally with metal housing)
or
CB 36-630(1250) 240 to 630 Silicone with semi-conductive layer
NA2YSY (Al) and
CB 42-1250 / 3 95 to 1000 Silicone with semi-conductive layer
NA2XSY (Al)
CSE-A 36630 50 to 630 EPDM with semi-conductive layer
Tyco Electronics RSTI-68xx 35 to 300 Silicone with semi-conductive layer, with capacitive m
­ easuring point
Raychem RSTI-695x 400 to 800 Silicone with semi-conductive layer, with capacitive m
­ easuring point
Cellpack CTS 630A 36 kV 35 to 400 EPDM with semi-conductive layer
Südkabel SET 36 70 to 300 Silicone with semi-conductive layer
SAT 12 185 to 630 Silicone with semi-conductive layer
SAT 24 95 to 1000 Silicone with semi-conductive layer
SAT 36 400 to 500 Silicone with semi-conductive layer
Three-core cable Nexans M480TB/G 35 to 300 EPDM with semi-conductive layer, in combination with distribution kit
PE and XLPE-insulated Euromold
N2YSY (Cu) and NKT CB 36-630 35 to 300 Silicone with semi-conductive layer (optionally with
N2XSY (Cu) metal housing), in combination with distribution kit
or CB 36-630(1250) 240 to 630 Silicone with semi-conductive layer,
NA2YSY (Al) and in combination with distribution kit
NA2XSY (Al) Tyco Electronics RSTI-68xx 35 to 300 Silicone with semi-conductive layer, with capacitive measuring
Raychem point,in combination with distribution kit RSTI-TRF0x

Commercially available bar systems

Bar type Bar connection Remark

Make Type Conductor Max. rated current

­material
Solid-insulated bar MGC Moser Duresca DE Copper 1250 A / 2500 A Outer sheath made of polyamide
Glaser (polyamide tube)
Duresca DG Copper 1250 A / 2500 A Outer sheath made of CrNi steel or
aluminum (metal sheath)
Preissinger ISOBUS MB Copper 1250 A / 2500 A Outer sheath made of epoxy resin
(with heat shrinkable tube, if required)
Ritz SIS Copper 1250 A / 2500 A Outer sheath made of epoxy resin
(with heat shrinkable tube, if required)

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 Standards
Standards, specifications, guidelines

Type of service location Table – Dielectric strength

The switchgear can be used as indoor installation according Rated voltage (r.m.s. value) kV 7.2 12 15 17.5 24 36 38
to IEC 61936 (Power installations exceeding 1 kV AC)
Rated short-duration power-frequency withstand voltage (r.m.s. value)
• Outside lockable electrical service locations at places which
are not accessible to the public. Enclosures of switchgear – Between phases and to earth kV 20 28 35 38 50 70 70
can only be removed with tools – Across isolating distances  kV 23 32 39 45 60 80 77
• In lockable electrical service locations. A lockable electrical Rated lightning impulse withstand voltage (peak value)
service location is a place outdoors or indoors that is
– Between phases and to earth kV 60 75 95 95 125 170 150
reserved exclusively for housing electrical equipment and
which is kept under lock and key. Access is restricted – Across isolating distances kV 70 85 105 110 145 195 165
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.
Altitude correction factor Ka
Terms 
“Make-proof earthing switches” are earthing switches with 


short-circuit making capacity according to IEC 62271‑102 and 


   
EN 62271‑102. 

Dielectric strength 
The dielectric strength is verified by testing the switchgear
with rated values of short-duration power-frequency with- 
stand voltage and lightning impulse withstand voltage
according to IEC 62271‑1 (see Technical data). 

The rated values are referred to sea level and to normal


atmospheric conditions (1013 hPa, 20 °C, 11 g/m3 humidity       
according to IEC 60071).
 
 


The gas insulation at a relative gas pressure of 50 kPa permits (Only for panels with HV HRC fuse)
switchgear installation at an altitude of up to 4000 m
For site altitudes above 1000 m, the altitude correction factor Ka is
above sea level without the dielectric strength being
­recommended, depending on the site altitude above sea level.
adversely a
­ ffected. This also applies to the cable connection Curve m = 1 for rated short-duration power-frequency withstand voltage
when plug‑in sealing ends are used. and rated lightning impulse withstand voltage according to IEC 62271‑1

A decrease (reduction) of the dielectric strength with Example:

­increasing site altitude must only be considered for panels 3000 m site altitude above sea level (Ka = 1.28),
with HV HRC fuses or for the air-insulated metering panel. 17.5 kV switchgear rated voltage,
95 kV rated lightning impulse withstand voltage
For site altitudes above 1000 m, a higher insulation level
must be selected. It results from the multiplication of Rated lightning impulse withstand voltage to be selected =
the rated insulation level for 0 to 1000 m with the altitude 95 kV x 1.28 = 122 kV
­correction factor Ka (see illustration and example).
Result:
According to the above table, switchgear for a rated voltage of 24 kV
with a rated lightning impulse withstand voltage of 125 kV is to be
selected.

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Standards
Standards, specifications, guidelines

Standards
NXPLUS C switchgear complies with the relevant standards
and specifications applicable at the time of type tests.
In ­accordance with the harmonization agreement reached
by the countries of the European Union, their national
­specifications conform to the IEC standard.

Standards

IEC standard / Title

EN standard
Switchgear 62271-1 High-voltage switchgear and controlgear:
Common specifications for alternating current switchgear and controlgear
62271-200 High-voltage switchgear and controlgear:
AC metal-enclosed switchgear and controlgear for rated voltages above 1 kV and up to
and including 52 kV
Switching ­devices Circuit-breakers 62271-100 High-voltage switchgear and controlgear:
Alternating-current circuit-breakers
Vacuum contactors 62271-106 High-voltage switchgear and controlgear:
Alternating current contactors, contactor-based controllers and motor-starters
Disconnectors and 62271-102 High-voltage switchgear and controlgear:
earthing switches Alternating current disconnectors and earthing switches
Switch-disconnectors 62271-103 High-voltage switchgear and controlgear:
Switches for rated voltages above 1 kV up to and including 52 kV
Switch-disconnector / fuse 62271-105 High-voltage switchgear and controlgear: Alternating current switch-fuse combinations
combination for rated voltages above 1 kV up to and including 52 kV
Voltage detecting systems 62271-213 Voltage detecting and indicating system (VDIS)
62271-215 Phase comparator used with VDIS
HV HRC fuses 60282 High-voltage fuses:
Current-limiting fuses
Surge arresters / surge limiters 60099 Surge arresters
Degree of protection 60529 Degrees of protection provided by enclosures (IP code)
62262 Degree of protection provided by enclosures (IK code)
Insulation 60071 Insulation co-ordination
Instrument transformers 61869-1 Instrument transformers
61869-2 Current transformers
61869-3 Voltage transformers
SF6 60376 Specification of technical grade sulphur hexafluoride (SF6) and complementary gases for
use in electrical equipment
60480 Specifications for the re-use of ­sulphur hexafluoride (SF6) and its mixtures in electrical
equipment
Installation 61936-1 Power installations exceeding 1 kV a.c.
Environmental conditions 60721-3-3 Classification of environmental conditions
Operation EN 50110 Operation of electrical installations

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Standards, specifications, guidelines

Operation of electrical installations Aseismic capacity (option)

• According to IEC 62271‑200 or IEC 62271‑1, the rated normal The NXPLUS C switchgear can be upgraded for regions at risk
current refers to the following ambient air temperatures: from earthquakes.
– Maximum of 24-hour mean + 35 °C
– Maximum + 40  °C For upgrading, earthquake qualification testing has been
• The current carrying capacity of the panels and ­busbars carried out in accordance with the following standards:
depends on the ambient air temperature outside the • IEC / TS 62271-210 “Seismic qualification for metal ­enclosed
­enclosure. and solid-insulation enclosed switchgear and controlgear
assemblies for rated voltages above 1 kV and up to and
Internal arc classifications including 52 kV”
• Protection of operating personnel by means of tests for • IEC 60068‑2-57 “Test Ff: Vibration – Time-history method”
verifying the internal arc classification The tested ground accelerations conform to the following
• Internal arcing tests must be performed in accordance with required response spectrums:
IEC 62271‑200 • IEC / TS 62271-210 – Severity level 2, (ZPA) = 1 g (Figure 2)
• Definition of criteria: • IEEE 693-2018 – High performance level required response
– Criterion 1: Correctly secured doors and covers do spectrum, 1.0 g (­Figure A.1).
not open, limited deformations are accepted.
– Criterion 2: No fragmentation of the enclosure, For operation in regions at risk from earthquakes, the
no projection of small parts above 60 g ­operator must ensure compliance with the national directives
– Criterion 3: No holes in accessible sides up to a height and legal stipulations.
of 2 m
The test verifications are valid for switchgear installations
– Criterion 4: No ignition of indicators due to hot gases
on even and rigid concrete or steel structure (possible
– Criterion 5: The enclosure remains connected to
building influences, such as superelevation factors, are not
its earthing point.
considered).
Resistance to internal faults The operator must ensure compliance with application-specific
Due to the single-pole enclosure of external components and seismic requirements.
the SF6 insulation of switching devices, the possibility of
faults in SF6-insulated switchgear is improbable and a mere
fraction of that typical of earlier switchgear types: Shock, vibration (option)
• There are no effects due to external influences, such as: NXPLUS C switchgear can be upgraded to withstand stress
– Pollution layers caused by shock and vibration. For upgrading, shock and
– Humidity vibration tests have been carried out in accordance with the
– Small animals and foreign objects following standards
• Maloperation is practically excluded due to logical • ETSI EN 300 019-2-2; T2.3 Public Transportation
­arrangement of operating elements • IEC 60068‑2-6, Environmental Testing – Part 2-6:
• Short-circuit-proof feeder earthing by means of the Tests – Test Fc: Vibration (sinusoidal)
­circuit-breaker or the three-position switch-disconnector. • IEC 60068‑2-64, Environmental Testing – Part 2-64:
Tests – Test Fh: Vibration, broad-band, random and guid-
In the unlikely event of a fault within the switchgear vessel, ance (noise spectrum according to DNV).
the energy conversion in the case of an internal arc fault is
­minor thanks to the SF6 insulation and the shorter arc length, Shock, vibration
approximately only 1/3 of the converted energy of an arc RAL 7035 Light grey.
in air insulation. The escaping gases are discharged upwards
through a pressure relief duct (option for wall-standing
­arrangement up to 25 kA).

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Standards
Standards, specifications, guidelines

Climate and environmental influences Recycling

The parts of the primary circuit of NXPLUS C switchgear The switchgear can be recycled in ecological manner in
under high voltage are completely enclosed and insensitive compliance with existing legislation. Auxiliary devices such
to climatic influences. as short-circuit indicators have to be recycled as electronic
• All medium-voltage devices (except for HV HRC fuses) are scrap. Batteries have to be recycled professionally. Insulating
installed in a gas-tight, welded stainless-steel switchgear gas SF6 has to be evacuated professionally as a reusable
vessel which is filled with SF6 gas material and recycled (SF6 must not be released into the
• Live parts outside the switchgear vessel are provided with environment).
single-pole enclosure
• At no point can creepage currents flow from high-voltage Protection against solid foreign objects, electric shock
potentials to earth and water
• Operating mechanism parts which are functionally NXPLUS C switchgear fulfills according to the standards
­important are made of corrosion-resistant materials
IEC 62271‑1 EN 62271‑1
• Bearings in the operating mechanism are designed as
IEC 62271‑200 EN 62271‑200
dry-type bearings and do not require lubrication.
IEC 60529 EN 60529
IEC 62262 EN 50102
The NXPLUS C switchgear is suitable for application in indoor
installations under normal service conditions as defined in
the following degrees of protection:
the standard IEC 62271‑1.

• Temperature −5 °C to +55 °C Degree of protection IP Type of protection

−25 °C to +55 °C 1) (option) IP65 for parts of the primary circuit under
• Relative air humidity Mean value over 24 hours 1): ≤ 98 % high voltage
Mean value over 1 month: ≤ 90 % IP3XD for switchgear enclosure
• Condensation Occasionally IP31D for switchgear enclosure (optional)
Frequently (degree of protection IP32D for switchgear enclosure (optional)
min. IP31D, with anti-condensation IP34D for switchgear enclosure (optional)
heater in the low-voltage part 2)) IP4X for switchgear enclosure (optional)
• Site altitude 4000 m IP54 for switchgear enclosure (optional)
For panels with HV HRC fuses:
Altitude correction factor to be Degree of protection IK Type of protection
considered (see page 41) IK07 for switchgear enclosure

Furthermore, the high-voltage part of the NXPLUS C For secondary devices in the low-voltage door, the
­switchgear can be used in environmental conditions of ­stipulations of the IP degree of protection apply a
­ ccording to
the climatic category 3C2 according to the standard the definitions for the switchgear enclosure.
IEC 60721‑3-3.

NXPLUS C has been subjected to a climatic test according

to IEC 60932, Level 2, and is suitable for service conditions
according to “Design Class 2”. This test also meets the
­requirements of IEC 62271‑304 for “Design Class 2”.

1) Secondary devices (e.g. protection devices, meters, measuring transducers, etc.) must be suitable
for the given service c­ onditions
2) Heater in the low-voltage compartment and operating mechanism box of the circuit-breaker

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