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Technical Specification 41-37

Issue 2 2015

Switchgear for use on 66 kV to 132 kV

distribution systems
Part 3 Alternating current circuit-breakers

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First published, September 2004

Revised, 2015

Amendments since publication

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Issue 2 2015 Major revision.
This issue includes the following principal technical changes.
Details of all other technical, general and editorial amendments are
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Contents
Foreword ................................................................................................................................7
1 General ............................................................................................................................9
1.1 Scope .....................................................................................................................9
1.2 Normative references..............................................................................................9
2 Normal and special service conditions .............................................................................9
2.2.1 Pollution level ..............................................................................................9
2.2.100Flood resilience ...........................................................................................9
3 Terms and definitions .....................................................................................................10
4 Ratings ..........................................................................................................................10
4.1 Rated voltage (Ur) .................................................................................................10
4.2 Rated insulation level ............................................................................................10
4.3 Rated frequency (fr) ..............................................................................................10
4.4 Rated normal current (Ir) and temperature rise......................................................10
4.5 Rated short-time withstand current (Ik) ..................................................................10
4.7 Rated duration of short time withstand circuit (t) ...................................................10
4.101 Rated short-circuit breaking current (Isc) ................................................................10
4.104 Rated operating sequence ....................................................................................11
4.107 Rated capacitive switching currents ......................................................................11
4.111 Classification of circuit-breakers as a function of electrical endurance ................. 11
Sub-clause 4.110 of IEC 62271-100 Class M1 shall apply ............................................. 11
5.1 Requirements for liquids in circuit-breakers..........................................................11
5.2 Requirements for gases in circuit-breakers ..........................................................11
5.3 Earthing of switchgear and controlgear ................................................................12
5.4 Auxiliary equipment..............................................................................................12
5.4.1 Enclosures ...............................................................................................12
5.4.2 Protection against electric shock ..............................................................12
5.4.3 Fire hazard ...............................................................................................12
5.4.4 Components installed in enclosures .........................................................12
5.4.4.5.1Cables and small wiring ................................................ 12
5.4.4.5.2 Terminals and terminal blocks .................................. 12
5.4.4.5.3 Auxiliary switches. ....................................................12
5.4.4.5.4 Trip circuit supervision ...............................................................12
5.4.4.5.5 Trip and close coil isolation ........................................................12
5.4.4.5.6. Forced opening .........................................................................12
5.4.4.5.7 Control circuits ...........................................................................12
5.4.4.5.7.100 Trip coil 1 & 2 ......................................................................13
5.4.4.5.102Closing Coil .............................................................................15
5.5 Dependent power closing.....................................................................................15
5.5.100 Slow operation devices ............................................................................15
5.5.101 Anti-pumping ............................................................................................15
5.5.102 Operating systems interlocks ...................................................................16
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5.5.103 Circuit-breakers with independent drive mechanisms one per pole .......... 16
5.5.104 Non-simultaneous pole operation .............................................................16
5.6 Stored energy operation.......................................................................................16
5.6.3 Manual charging ......................................................................................16
5.6.4 Motor charging .........................................................................................16
5.9.202 Tripping mechanism .................................................................................17
5.9.203 Independent manual operation .................................................................17
5.9.204 Local manual closing................................................................................17
5.9.205 Interlocking of manual operation ..............................................................17
5.9.206 Slow closing/opening ...............................................................................17
5.9.207 Operations counter...................................................................................17
5.10 Nameplates..........................................................................................................17
5.11 Interlocking devices and padlocking facilities .......................................................17
5.11.200 Mechanical key interlocking (open terminal) .............................. 17
5.12 Position indication ................................................................................................17
5.13 Degrees of protection by enclosures ....................................................................18
5.14 Creepage distances .............................................................................................18
5.100 Ergonomics and access ......................................................................................18
5.110 Air Insulated bushings ...............................................................................18
5.115 Surface temperature .................................................................................18
5.116 Expected operating life..............................................................................18
5.118 Circuit identification ..................................................................................18
6.1.1 Grouping of tests .......................................................................................18
6.2.6 Tests of circuit-breakers of Ur ≤ 245 kV ..................................................19
6.2.8 Artificial pollution tests ..............................................................................19
6.2.9 Partial discharge tests ..............................................................................19
6.2.100 Voltage test as a condition check .............................................................19
6.3 Radio interference voltage (r.i.v) tests ..................................................................19
6.4 Measurement of the resistance of the main circuit ............................................... 19
6.5 Temperature-rise tests .........................................................................................19
6.6 Short-time withstand current and peak withstand current tests............................. 19
6.7 Verification of the IP coding ......................................................................19
6.8 Tightness tests.....................................................................................................19
6.9 Electromagnetic compatibility tests (EMC) ...........................................................19
6.10 Additional tests on auxiliary and control circuits ...................................................19
6.11 X–Radiation test procedure for vacuum interrupters ............................................ 20
6.102.10.2.6 Tests with specified TRV ............................................................21
6.200 Solar radiation......................................................................................................22
6.206 Single phase arc durations ........................................................................22
6.207 General-purpose circuit-breakers ..............................................................22
6.208 Sound pressure measurement ..................................................................22
6.209 Breaking test with asymmetrical current ....................................................22
7. Routine tests ..................................................................................................................22
8 Guide to the selection of circuit-breakers for service ...................................................23
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9 Information to be given with enquiries, tenders and orders ............................................ 23

10 Rules for transport, storage, installation, operation and maintenance ............................ 23
11 Safety ............................................................................................................................23
12 Environmental aspects ...................................................................................................23
Annex A Self Certification Conformance Declaration ............................................................24
Annex B (normative) Summary of range, technical requirements and ratings for
circuit-breaker requirements for circuit-breaker ..............................................................38
Bibliography .........................................................................................................................40

Figures
Figure 1 — Trip coil 1 ...........................................................................................................13
Figure 2 — Trip coil 2 ...........................................................................................................14
Figure 3 — Closing coil ........................................................................................................15

Tables
Table 1 — Rated DC time constants .......................................Error! Bookmark not defined.
Table 3.1 — TRV requirements ...............................................Error! Bookmark not defined.
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Foreword
This Technical Specification (TS) is published by the Energy Networks Association (ENA)
and comes into effect from date of publication. It has been prepared under the authority of
the ENA Engineering Policy and Standards Manager and has been approved for publication
by the ENA Electricity Networks and Futures Group (ENFG). The approved abbreviated title
of this engineering document is “ENA TS 41-37 Part 3”.

This document replaces and supersedes Technical Specification 41-37 Issue 1 2004.

This Technical Specification has been prepared by the Energy Networks Association.

ENA TS 41-37 is a suite of engineering documents that sets out ENA Member Company
requirements for specification of switchgear for use on 66 kV to 132 kV distribution systems.
ENA TS 41-37 is a multi-part document comprising of the following parts.

• Part 1 Common clauses

• Part 2 Gas-insulated metal-enclosed switchgear
• Part 3 Alternating current circuit-breakers
• Part 4 Disconnectors and earthing switches
• Part 5 Inductive voltage transformers, capacitor voltage transformers, combined unit
transformers and current transformers for use on 72.5 kV to 145 kV distribution systems
• Part 6 – Disconnecting circuit breaker with an integral earthing switch for use at 72.5 kV
and 145 kV distribution systems
Switchgear covered by this Technical Specification shall conform to the latest issues of the
relevant International and British Standards listed. This Technical Specification amplifies
and/or clarifies the requirements of those Standards, where alternative arrangements are
permitted and where additional information is required.

This specification should be read in conjunction with the relevant International and British
Standards, and to assist in cross-reference, the document follows the format of the major
International Standards. Where possible, the International Standards’ clause numbers have
been used preceded with the number of the relevant part of this specification.

The Electricity at Work Regulations 1989 made under the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act
1974, apply to switchgear whenever manufactured, purchased or installed. Appendix 2 of the
Memorandum of guidance on the Regulations lists Standards, Codes of Practice and other
publications which contain guidance relevant to the Regulations and electrical safety.

Part 1 of the document covers all common clause requirements of switchgear, as defined.
This document covers all the additional clauses required by the ENA in order to fulfil the
requirements of ENA conformance.

Annex A, of the document is the ‘Self Certification Conformance Declaration’ sheets, Annex
B is a summary of range, technical requirements and ratings for each type of equipment for
completion by the Purchaser
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1 General
The common clauses (ENA TS 41-37part1), and the requirements of International Standard
IEC 62271-100 apply except where modified by the following clauses.

1.1 Scope
This specification defines technical requirements for circuit-breakers rated at voltages within
the range 72.5 kV to 145 kV and supersedes Electricity Networks Association Technical
Specification, ENA TS 41-37 issue 1, “Switchgear for use on 66,132 kV systems” and applies
to alternating current circuit-breakers, designed for indoor or outdoor installation, cable or
overhead conductor connected, and for operation at service frequency of 50 Hz on systems
having voltages at 66 kV and up to and including 132 kV.

Equipment covered by this specification is for use on systems with the neutral point earthed
solidly, or effectively earthed through a resistor or reactor.

This specification only includes the additional clauses that apply to circuit-breakers specified
by ENA Member Companies, which are in addition to the requirements of IEC 62271-100

1.2 Normative references

The following referenced documents, in whole or part, are indispensable for the application of
this document. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references,
the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.

Standards publications

IEC 60050-441, International electrotechnical vocabulary. Switchgear, controlgear and fuses

IEC 60815, Guide for the selection and dimensioning of high-voltage insulators for polluted
conditions

IEC 62271-1, High-voltage switchgear and controlgear – Part 1: Common specifications

IEC 62271-100, High-voltage switchgear and controlgear – Part 100: Alternating current
circuit-breakers

BS EN 7354, Design of high-voltage open-terminal substations

Other publications

[N1] ENA TS 41-37 Part 1, Switchgear for use on 66 kV to 132 kV distribution systems –
Common clauses

[N2] ENA TS 98-1, Environmental classification and corrosion protection of structures, plant
and equipment

2 Normal and special service conditions

2.2.1 Pollution level
Sub-clause 2.2.2 of IEC 62271-1 shall apply

2.2.100 Flood resilience

Clause 2.2.100 of ENA TS 41-37 Part 1 [N1] shall apply.
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3 Terms and definitions

For the purposes of this document, the following terms and definitions apply.

Clauses 3 to 3.7.158 inclusive of IEC 62271-100 and Clauses 3.100 to 3.106 inclusive of
ENA TS 41-37 Part 1 [N1]. Shall apply

4 Ratings
Clause 4 of IEC 62271-100 shall apply

4.1 Rated voltage (Ur)

Clauses 4.1 to 4.12 inclusive of ENA TS 41-37 Part 1 [N1] shall apply.

4.2 Rated insulation level

Clause 4.2 of ENA TS 41-37 Part 1 [N1] shall apply.

4.3 Rated frequency (fr)

The rated frequency shall be 50 Hz.

4.4 Rated normal current (Ir) and temperature rise

Clauses 4.4 to 4.4.2 inclusive of ENA TS 41-37 Part 1 [N1] and clause 4.4 of IEC 62271-100
amendment 2 shall apply.

4.5 Rated short-time withstand current (Ik)

Clause 4.5 of ENA TS 41-37 Part 1 [N1] shall apply.

4.6 Rated peak withstand current (Ip)

Clause 4.6 of ENA TS 41-37 Part 1 [N1] shall apply

4.7 Rated duration of short time withstand circuit (t)
The value of rated duration of short-circuit shall be 3 s.

4.8 Rated supply voltage of closing and opening devices and of auxiliary and control
circuits (Ua)

Clauses 4.8 to 4.8.4 inclusive of ENA TS 41-37 Part 1 [N1] shall apply.

4.9 Rated supply frequency of closing and opening devices and of auxiliary circuits

Clauses 4.9 of ENA TS 41-37 Part 1 [N1] shall apply

4.10 Rated pressure of compressed gas supply for controlled pressure systems

Clause 4.10 of ENA TS 41-37 Part 1 [N1] shall apply.

4.101 Rated short-circuit breaking current (Isc)

Clause 4.101 to 4.101.2 inclusive of IEC 62271-100 shall apply with the following limitations.

The rated short-circuit breaking current values are equal to the rated short-time withstand
current values listed in Table 2 of ENA TS 41-37 Part 1 [N1].
4.102 Transient recovery voltage related to the rated short-circuit breaking current
Clause 4.102 to 4.102.4 inclusive of IEC 62271-100 shall apply
4.103 Rated short-circuit making current
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Clause 4.103 of IEC 62271-100 shall apply

4.104 Rated operating sequence
The rated operating sequence shall be O – 0.3 s - CO – 3 min – CO.

4.105 Characteristics for short-line faults

Clause 4.105 of IEC 62271-100 shall apply

4.106 Rated out-of-phase making and breaking current

Clause 4.106 of IEC 62271-100 shall apply

4.107 Rated capacitive switching currents

Sub-clauses 4.107, and Table 5 in IEC 62271-100 amendment 2 shall apply with the
following limitation.The circuit-breakers shall be Class C2.

4.108 Small inductive breaking current

No rating is assigned. See IEC 61233

4.109 Rated time quantities

Sub-clause 4.109 to 4.109.1 inclusive shall apply

4.110 Number of mechanical operation

Sub-clause 4.110 of IEC 62271-100 Class M1 shall apply

4.111 Classification of circuit-breakers as a function of electrical endurance

Sub-clause 4.110 of IEC 62271-100 Class M1 shall apply
4.112 Rated DC time constants

Table 1 — Rated DC time constants

Short time rating DC time constant

25 kA 45 ms

31.5 kA 45 ms/120 ms

40 kA 120 ms

5 Design and construction

Sub-clause 5 of ENA TS 41-37 Part 1 [N1] shall apply.

5.1 Requirements for liquids in circuit-breakers

Sub-clauses 5.1 to 5.1.2 inclusive of ENA TS 41-37 Part 1 [N1] shall apply.

5.2 Requirements for gases in circuit-breakers

Sub-clauses 5.2 to 5.2.107 inclusive of ENA TS 41-37 Part 1 [N1] shall apply.
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5.3 Earthing of switchgear and controlgear

Sub-clauses 5.3 and 5.3.205 inclusive of ENA TS 41-37 Part 1 [N1] shall apply.

5.4 Auxiliary equipment

Sub-clause 5.4 of ENA TS 41-37 Part 1 [N1] and Sub-clause 5.4 of IEC 62271-100 shall
apply with the following additional sub-clauses.

5.4.1 Enclosures
Sub-clauses 5.4.1.1 to 5.4.1.4 inclusive of ENA TS 41-37 Part 1 [N1] shall apply.

5.4.2 Protection against electric shock

Sub-clauses 5.4.2 to 5.4.2.2.100 inclusive of ENA TS 41-37 Part 1 [N1] shall apply.

5.4.3 Fire hazard

Sub-clauss 5.4.3 to 5.4.3.1 inclusive of ENA TS 41-37 Part 1 [N1] shall apply.

5.4.4 Components installed in enclosures

Sub-clauses 5.4.4 to 5.4.4.4.102 inclusive of ENA TS 41-37 Part 1 [N1] shall apply.

5.4.4.5 Requirements for auxiliary and control circuit components

Sub-clauses 5.4.4 5 of ENA TS 41-37 Part 1 [N1] shall apply.

5.4.4.5.1 Cables and small wiring

Sub-clause 5.4.4.5 to 5.4.4.5.1.106 inclusive of ENA TS 41-37 Part 1 [N1] shall apply.

5.4.4.5.2 Terminals and terminal blocks

Sub-clause 5.4.4.5.2 to 5.4.4.5.2.105 inclusive of ENA TS 41-37 Part 1 [N1] shall apply.

5.4.4.5.3 Auxiliary switches.

Sub-clause 5.4.4.5.3 to 5.4.4.5.106 inclusive of ENA TS 41-37 Part 1 [N1] shall apply.

5.4.4.5.4 Trip circuit supervision

Circuit-breaker tripping coils and their associated circuits shall be suitable for continuous
supervision which is functional regardless of the state of the circuit-breaker (open or closed).

5.4.4.5.5 Trip and close coil isolation

Isolation facilities shall be provided for the circuit-breaker trip and close coils. These shall be
labelled appropriately. These facilities shall be such that the open-circuit supervision system
shall detect isolation of the opening coils.

5.4.4.5.6. Forced opening

Provision shall be made, preferably by means of a control circuit electrical link, to select the
forced opening of a closed circuit-breaker in the event of a loss of stored energy to below the
limiting conditions of the operating system.

5.4.4.5.7 Control circuits

The basic control circuits shall conform to the logic detailed in the following sub-clauses.
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5.4.4.5.7.100 Trip coil 1 & 2

Figure 1 — Trip coil 1

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Figure 2 — Trip coil 2

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5.4.4.5.102Closing Coil
145kV Circuit Breaker Closing circuit S
SET
Q
NAND
R CLR
Q

Negative input
Circuit breaker
open
& SET
S Q 0 &
0
and
0

Remote Initiation
& R CLR
Q or
or

Time delay
Local remote
or
selector switch

&
Local initiation
Closing
&
coil

Trip system 1 DC
fail
or
Trip system 2 DC
fail

Circuit breaker Insulating

open medium
SCADA/Local alarms
density
pressure
low
Insulating medium
density pressure
low (alarm level)
Close SCADA/Local alarms
lockout
(stored
Stored energy energy)
below close open
level

DAR
inhibit

145kV Three pole mechanism with trip lockout.

Figure 3 — Closing coil

5.5 Dependent power closing

Sub-clause 5.5 of ENA TS 41-37 Part 1 [N1] and sub-clause 5.5 of IEC 62271-100 shall
apply with the following additional sub-clauses.

5.5.100 Slow operation devices

Sub-clause 5.5.100 of ENA TS 41-37 Part 1 [N1] shall apply.

5.5.101 Anti-pumping
In the event of a continuous close signal being maintained after a failure to latch in the closed
position, or an opening operation immediately following a closing operation, and a continuous
close signal being maintained. There shall not be repeated attempts to close the circuit-
breaker.
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5.5.102 Operating systems interlocks

Operating systems shall be arranged to prevent a close operation if sufficient energy is not
available to complete a normal (CO) operation.

5.5.103 Circuit-breakers with independent drive mechanisms one per pole

In the event of a failure of a pole to complete a closing operation, provision shall be made to
automatic open those poles that have closed.

5.5.104 Non-simultaneous pole operation

Provision shall be made to accommodate a remote alarm / indication of non-simultaneity of
poles. This provision shall take into account any intentional non-simultaneity of poles (e.g.
point on wave switching, during an opening and closing operation).

5.5.105 Manual operation of motor operated devices.

Manual operation of devices normally operated by motor shall only be allowed if the manual
operation is interlocked to provide the operational and safety features provide by motor
operation.
Note 1: Access points to the manual operation facility that do not comply with 5.5.105 shall be covered to prevent
access, and the securing screws such that special tools are required to gain access.
Note 2: A warning label shall be fitted to the cover of the assess point warning that manual operation is not fully
interlocked.
5.6 Stored energy operation
Sub-clauses 5.6 to 5.6.2.101 inclusive of ENA TS 41-37 Part 1 [N1] and sub-clause 5.6 of
IEC 62271-100 and the limitations shown in sub-clause 3.5.5 above shall apply.

5.6.3 Manual charging

Sub-clauses 5.6.3 and 5.6.3.100 of ENA TS 41-37 Part 1 [N1] shall apply.

5.6.4 Motor charging

Sub-clauses 5.6.4 to 5.6.103 inclusive of ENA TS 41-37 Part 1 [N1] shall apply.

5.7 Independent manual operationSub-clauses 5.7 to 5.7.104 inclusive of ENA TS 41-37

Part 1 [N1] shall apply.if applicable

5.8 Operation of releases

Sub-clauses 5.8 to 5.8.101 inclusive of ENA TS 41-37 Part 1 [N1] shall apply with the
following additions:-

Provision shall be made for local manual tripping of a circuit-breaker.

Additionally, the local manual tripping device shall be protected by means of a padlockable
device (shrouded to avoid inadvertent operation).

Where push buttons are provided for electrical operation they shall be coloured red for
tripping and black for closing.

5.9 Low and high-pressure interlocking and monitoring devices

Sub-clauses 5.9 to 5.9.105 inclusive of ENA TS 41-37 Part 1 [N1] and Sub-clause 5.9 of IEC
62271-100 shall apply
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5.9.100 Gas monitoring and indicators.

Sub-clauses 5.9,100 to 5.9.105 inclusive of ENA TS 41-37 Part 1 [N1] shall apply

5.9.201 Three pole operation

Circuit-breakers shall be arranged for simultaneous pole operation.

5.9.202 Tripping mechanism

Circuit-breakers shall be fixed trip.

5.9.203 Independent manual operation

Sub-clauses 5.7 to 5.7.104 inclusive of ENA TS 41-37 Part 1 [N1]and sub-clause 5.7 of IEC
62771-100 are not applicable.

5.9.204 Local manual closing

Provision shall be made for a local manual closing facility.

5.9.205 Interlocking of manual operation

Manual operation shall be fully interlocked to prevent danger.

5.9.206 Slow closing/opening

If slow closing/opening facilities are required for maintenance purposes, these shall be
provided.

5.9.207 Operations counter

An operations counter shall be provided which shall count once for each open/close cycle.

5.10 Nameplates
Sub-clauses 5.10 to 5.10.105 inclusive of ENA TS 41-37 Part 1 [N1] and Sub-clause 5.10 of
part 1 of IEC 62271-100 shall apply

5.11 Interlocking devices and padlocking facilities

Sub-clauses 5.11 to 5.11.106 inclusive of ENA TS 41-37 Part 1 [N1] shall apply with the
following additional sub-clause.

5.11.200 Mechanical key interlocking (open terminal)

Provision shall be made to provide a key interlock, located within the operating cabinet for
outdoor equipment. This shall be provided for the interlocking of the circuit-breaker and its
associated disconnectors and earthing switches. The interlock on the circuit-breaker
operating mechanism shall be designed so that the key of the interlock is trapped when the
circuit-breaker is in the closed position and is released when the circuit-breaker is in the open
position.

Attempted removal of the key from the circuit-breaker mechanism when the circuit-breaker is
closed shall not trip the circuit-breaker. It shall not be possible to close the circuit-breaker
unless the key is inserted and secured in the interlock.

5.12 Position indication

Sub-clauses 5.12 to 5.12.102 inclusive of ENA TS 41-37 Part 1 [N1] shall apply.
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5.13 Degrees of protection by enclosures

Sub-clauses 5.13 to 5.13.3 inclusive of ENA TS 41-37 Part 1 [N1] and sub-clauses 5.13 to
5.13.3 inclusive of IEC 62271-100 shall apply.

5.14 Creepage distances

Sub-clauses 5.14 to 5.14.100 inclusive of ENA TS 41-37 Part 1 [N1] shall apply.

5.155.15 Gas and vacuum tightness

Sub-clauses 5.15 to 5.15.2 inclusive of ENA TS 41-37 Part 1 [N1] shall apply.

5.16 Liquid tightness

Sub-clause 5.16 of IEC 62271-1 shall apply.

5.17 Flammability

Sub-clause 5.17 of IEC 62271-1 shall apply

5.18 Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC)

Sub-clause 5.18 of IEC 62271-1 shall apply

5.100 Ergonomics and access

Sub-clauses 5.100 to 5.109 inclusive of ENA TS 41-37 Part 1 [N1] shall apply.

5.110 Air Insulated bushings

Sub-clauses 5.110 to 5.114 inclusive of ENA TS 41-37 Part 1 [N1] shall apply.

5.115 Surface temperature

Sub-clause 5.114 of ENA TS 41-37 Part 1 [N1] shall apply.

5.116 Expected operating life

Sub-clause 5.115 of ENA TS 41-37 Part 1 [N1] shall apply.

5.118 Circuit identification

Provision shall be made for circuit labels in accordance with Fig 1.1 of ENA TS 41-37 Part1
these shall be mounted on the outside of the cabinet.

Labels shall also be provided inside the cabinet describing the functions of the various items
of equipment and giving the relevant details of the current transformers as specified in IEC
61869-2

6 Type tests

Clause 6 of ENA TS 41-37 Part 1 [N1] and Clause 6 of IEC 62271-100 Amendment 2 shall
apply with the following additional sub-clauses.

6.1.1 Grouping of tests

Sub-clause 6.1.1 of ENA TS 41-37 Part 1 [N1] shall apply

6.2 Dielectric tests

Sub-clause 6.2 to 6.2.5 inclusive of ENA TS 41-37 Part 1 [N1] shall apply.
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6.2.6 Tests of circuit-breakers of Ur ≤ 245 kV

Sub-clause 6.2.6 to 6.2.7.3 inclusive of ENA TS 41-37 Part 1 [N1] shall apply.

6.2.7 Tests of circuit-breakers of Ur > 245 kV

Sub-clause 6.2.7 to 6.2.6.2 inclusive of ENA TS 41-37 Part 1 [N1] shall not apply.

6.2.8 Artificial pollution tests

Sub-clause 6.2.8 of part 1 of this specification shall apply

6.2.9 Partial discharge tests

Sub-clause 6.2.9 of ENA TS 41-37 Part 1 [N1] and IEC 62271-100 shall apply.

6.2.10 Tests on auxiliary and control circuits

Sub-clause 6.2.10 of ENA TS 41-37 Part 1 [N1] shall apply.

6.2.11 Voltage test as a condition check

Sub-clause 6.2.11 of ENA TS 41-37 Part 1 [N1] and IEC 62271-100 shall apply.

6.3 Radio interference voltage (r.i.v) tests

Sub-clause 6.3 of ENA TS 41-37 Part 1 [N1] and IEC 62271-100 shall apply.

6.4 Measurement of the resistance of the main circuit

Sub-clause 6.4 of ENA TS 41-37 Part 1 [N1] shall apply.

6.5 Temperature-rise tests

Sub-clause 6.5 of ENA TS 41-37 Part 1 [N1] shall apply.

6.6 Short-time withstand current and peak withstand current tests

Sub-clause 6.6 of ENA TS 41-37 Part 1 [N1] shall apply.

6.7 Verification of the IP coding

Sub-clause 6.7.1 of ENA TS 41-37 Part 1 [N1] and IEC 62271-1 shall apply.

6.8 Tightness tests

Sub-clause 6.8 of ENA TS 41-37 Part 1 [N1] shall apply.

6.9 Electromagnetic compatibility tests (EMC)

Sub-clause 6.9 of ENA TS 41-37 Part 1 [N1] shall apply.

6.10 Additional tests on auxiliary and control circuits

Sub-clause 6.10 1 of ENA TS 41-37 Part 1 [N1] shall apply.

6.10.2 Functional tests

Sub-clause 6.10.2 of IEC 62271-1 shall apply

6.10.3 Electrical continuity of earthed metallic parts test

Sub-clauses 6.10.3 to 6.10.6 inclusive of IEC 62271-1 shall apply.

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6.11 X–Radiation test procedure for vacuum interrupters

Clause 6.11 of IEC 62271-1 is not applicable.

6.101 Mechanical and environmental tests

Sub-clause 6.101 to 6.101.1.4 inclusive of IEC 62271-100 shall apply

6.101.2 Mechanical operation test at ambient air temperature

Sub-clause 6.101.2 to 6.101.2.5 inclusive of IEC 62271-100 shall apply

6.101.3 Low and high temperature tests

Sub-clause 6.101.3 to 6.101.3.4 inclusive of IEC 62271-100 shall apply

6.101.4 Humidity test

Sub-clause 6.101.4 to 6.101.4.2 inclusive of IEC 62271-100 shall apply

6.101.5 Test to prove the operation under severe ice conditions

Sub-clause 6.101.5 of IEC 62271-100 shall apply

6.101.6 Static terminal load test

Sub-clause 6.101.6 to 6.101.6.2 inclusive of IEC 62271-100 shall apply

6.102 Miscellaneous provisions for making and breaking tests

Sub-clause 6.102 to 6.102.2 inclusive of IEC 62271-100 shall apply

6.102.3 Arrangement of circuit-breaker for tests

Sub-clause 6.102 3 to 6.102.3.4 inclusive of IEC 62271-100 shall apply

6.102.4 General considerations concerning testing methods

Sub-clause 6.102 4 to 6.102.4.3 inclusive of IEC 62271-100 shall apply

6.102.5 Synthetic tests

Sub-clause 6.102 5 of IEC 62271-100 shall apply

6.102.6 No-load operations before tests

Sub-clause 6.102 6 of IEC 62271-100 shall apply

6.102.7 Alternative operating mechanisms

Sub-clause 6.102 7 of IEC 62271-100 shall apply

6.102.8 Behaviour of circuit-breaker during tests

Sub-clause 6.102 8 of IEC 62271-100 shall apply

6.102.9 Condition of circuit-breaker after tests

Sub-clause 6.102 9 to 6.102.9.5 inclusive of IEC 62271-100 shall apply

6.102.10 Demonstration of arcing times

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Sub-clause 6.102 10 to 6.102.10.2.5 inclusive of IEC 62271-100 shall apply with the
following additional requirements.

6.102.10.2.6 Tests with specified TRV

Sub-clause 6.111.10 of IEC 62271-100 Shall apply, with the following limitations.

The transient recovery voltage requirements given in table 1 shall apply.

Table 1 — TRV requirements

Rated Current TRV peak Time t3 Time First ref Time t1 Rate of
voltage (kA) Uc (kV p) (µS) delay td voltage rise Uc/t
(kV) (µS) U1 (kVp) (kV/µs)
145 30% of 285 38 7.6 89 19.5 7.5
rating
72.5 30% of 160 32 6.4 44.5 15.3 5
rating

6.103 Test circuits for short-circuit making and breaking tests

Sub-clause 6.103 to 6.103.4 inclusive of IEC 62271-100 shall apply

6.104 Short-circuit test quantities

Sub-clause 6.104 to 6.104.7 inclusive of IEC 62271-100 shall apply

6.105 Short-circuit test procedure

Sub-clause 6.105 to 6.105.5 inclusive of IEC 62271-100 shall apply

6.106 Basic short-circuit test-duties

Sub-clause 6.106 to 6.106.5 inclusive of IEC 62271-100 shall apply

6.107 Critical current tests

Sub-clause 6.107 to 6.107.3 inclusive of IEC 62271-100 shall apply

6.108 Single-phase and double-earth fault tests

Sub-clause 6.108 to 6.108.3 inclusive of IEC 62271-100 shall apply

6.109 Short-line fault tests

Sub-clause 6.109 to 6.109.4 inclusive of IEC 62271-100 shall apply

6.110 Out-of-phase making and breaking tests

Sub-clause 6.110 to 6.110.2 inclusive of IEC 62271-100 shall apply

6.111 Capacitive current switching tests

Sub-clause 6.111 to 6.111.11.2 inclusive of IEC 62271-100 shall apply

6.112 Special requirements for making and breaking tests on class E2 circuit-breakers
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Sub-clause 6.112 to 6.112.2 inclusive of IEC 62271-100 shall apply

6.200 Solar radiation

Sub-clause 6.200 of ENA TS 41-37 Part 1 [N1] shall apply.

6.201 Type test tables

Sub-clause 6.201of ENA TS 41-37 Part 1 [N1] shall apply

6.202 Reduced gas density withstands

Sub-clause 6.202 of ENA TS 41-37 Part 1 [N1] shall apply

6.203 Additional mechanical operation tests

Sub-clause 6.203 of ENA TS 41-37 Part 1 [N1] shall apply

6.204 Manual operating cycles

Sub-clause 6.204 of ENA TS 41-37 Part 1 [N1] shall apply

6.205 Tests on composite bushings

Sub-clause 6.205 of ENA TS 41-37 Part 1 [N1] shall apply

6.206 Single phase arc durations
The manufacturer shall state the maximum arc duration for.

a) Three phase symmetrical.

b) Single phase symmetrical.
c) SLF (L90) as a single phase.
6.207 General-purpose circuit-breakers
General-purpose circuit-breakers shall be tested for overhead line and cable switching duties
in accordance with IEC 62271-1. These tests shall demonstrate that the circuit-breaker can
be categorised as having a very low probability of re-strike (Class C2). The voltage factor
during the test shall be 1.4 for overhead lines and 1.0 for cable applications. Cable switching
testing may be waived where circuit-breakers are separately tested for capacitor bank
switching. Capacitive current switching tests shall be performed using full pole, direct test
methods.

6.208 Sound pressure measurement

A no load sound pressure measurement shall be made at the point of work. Because of the
short duration, a harmonic analysis and a check of the instrument readings shall be made.

6.209 Breaking test with asymmetrical current

Asymmetrical current short-circuit testing shall be undertaken with a time constant of 120 ms.

7. Routine tests
Clause 7 of ENA TS 41-37 Part 1 [N1] and Sub clauses 7.1 to 7.101 inclusive of IEC 62271-
100 shall apply.
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8 Guide to the selection of circuit-breakers for service

Sub-clause 8 of ENA TS 41-37 Part 1 [N1] and 8.to 8.105 inclusive of IEC 62271-100 shall
apply.

9 Information to be given with enquiries, tenders and orders

Clause 9 to 9.2 inclusive of ENA TS 41-37 Part 1 [N1] and clause 9 to 9.102 inclusive of IEC
62271-100 shall apply.

10 Rules for transport, storage, installation, operation and maintenance

Clauses 10 to 10.1inclusive of ENA TS 41-37 Part 1 [N1] and subclause 10 to10.2.102.3.2
inclusive IEC 62271-100 shall apply.

11 Safety
Clause 11 of ENA TS 41-37 Part 1 [N1] and Clause 11 of IEC 62271-100 shall apply.

12 Environmental aspects
Clause 12 of ENA TS 41-37 Part 1 [N1] shall apply.
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Annex A
Self Certification Conformance Declaration
CLAUSE BY CLAUSE CONFORMANCE WITH ENA TS 41-37 – PART 3 ADDITIONAL CLAUSES FOR CIRCUIT-BREAKERS

Switchgear covered by ENA TS 41-37 shall comply with the latest issues of the relevant International and British Standards. ENA TS
41-37 is intended to amplify and/or clarify the requirements of those Standards.
This check sheet identifies the clauses in ENA TS 41-37 - Part 3 and the clauses of the aforementioned Standards relevant to clauses
for circuit-breakers.
The manufacturer shall declare conformance or otherwise, clause by clause, using the following levels of conformance declaration
codes.
Conformance declaration codes* Instructions for completion

NA Clause is not applicable or appropriate to the product

When Cs1 code is entered no remark is
Cs1 the product is fully conforms with the requirements of this clause
necessary
Cs2 the product partially conforms with the requirements of this clause
When any other code is entered the
Cs3 the product does not conform with the requirements of this clause reason for non-conformance shall be
Cs4 the product does not currently conform with the requirements of this clause, but the entered
manufacturer proposes to modify and test the product in order to comply.

Manufacturer:
Product Reference:
Name: Signature: Date:

Check sheet follows…..

Table A.1 — Self Certification Conformance Declaration

Clause Clause Title Conformance code Remarks

ENA TS 41-37 Part 3
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Clause Clause Title Conformance code Remarks

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1 General

1.1 Scope

1.2 Normative references

2 Normal and special service conditions

2.2.1 Pollution level

2.2.100 Flood Resilience

3 Terms and definitions

4 Ratings

4.1 to 4 12 Rated voltage (Ur)

4.2 Rated insulation level

4.3 Rated frequency ( fr)

4.4 to 4.4.2 Rated normal current (Ir) and temperature rise

4.5 Rated short-time withstand current (Ik)

4.6 Rated peak withstand current (Ip)

4.7 Rated duration of short circuit (tk)

4.8 Rated supply voltage of closing and opening

devices and of auxiliary
and control circuits (Ua)

4.9 Rated supply frequency of closing and opening

devices and auxiliary circuits
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4.10 Rated pressures of compressed gas supply for

insulation, operation
and/or interruption

4.101 4.101.2 Rated short-circuit breaking current (Isc)

4.102 to 4.102.4 Transient recovery voltage related to the rated

short-circuit breaking current

4.103 Rated short-circuit making current

4.104 Rated operating sequence

4.105 Characteristics for short-line faults

4.106 Rated out-of-phase making and breaking current

4.107 to 4.107.6 Rated capacitive switching currents

4.108 Small inductive breaking current

4.109 to 4.109.1 Rated time quantities

4.110 Number of mechanical operations

4.111 Classification of circuit-breakers as a function of

electrical endurance

5 Design and construction

5.1 to 5.1.2 Requirements for liquids in circuit-breakers

5.2 to 5.2.107 Requirements for gases in circuit breakers

5.3 to 5.3.205 Earthing of circuit-breakers

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5.4 Auxiliary and control equipment

5.4.1to 5.4.1.4 Enclosures

5.4.2 to 5.4.4.4.100 Protection against shock

5.4.3 to 5.4.3.1 Fire hazard

5.4.4 to 5.4.4.102 Components installed in enclosures

5.4.4.5.1 to Cables and small wiring

5.4.4.5.1.106

5.4.4.5.2 to Terminals and terminal blocks

5.4.4.5.2.105

5.4.4.5.3to 5.4.4.5.106 Auxiliary switches

5.4.4.5.4 Trip circuit supervision

5.4.4.5.5 Trip/close coil isolation

5.4.4.5.6 Forced opening

5.4.4.5.7 Control circuits

5.4.4.5.7.100 Trip coil 1&2

5.4.104.2 Closing Coil

5.5 Dependent power operation

5.5.100 Slow operation devices

5.5.101 Anti-pumping

5.5.102 Operating systems interlocks

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5.5.103 Circuit-breakers with independent drive

mechanisms one per polePosition indications

5.5.104 Non- Simultaneous pole operation Circuit

breakers with independent drive mechanisms one
per pole

5.5.105 Manual operation of motor operated devices

5.6 to 5.6.2.101 Stored energy closing

5.6.3 to 5.6.3.100 Manual charging

5.6.4 to 5.6.103 Motor charging

5.7 to 5.7.104 Independent manual operation,

5.8 to 5.8.101 Operation of releases

5.9 to 5.9.105 Low and high-pressure interlocking and

monitoring devices

5.9.100 Gas monitoring and indicators

5.9.201 Three pole operation

5.9.202 Tripping mechanism

5.9.203 Independent manual operation

5.9.204 Local manual closing

5.9.205 Interlocking of manual operation

5.9.206 Slow closing/opening

5.9.207 Operations counter

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5.10 to 5.10.105 Nameplates

5.11 to 5.11.106 Interlocking devices and padlocking facilities

5.11.200 Mechanical key interlocking

5.12 to 5.12.102 Position indication

5.13 to 5 13.3 Degrees of protection by enclosures

5.14 to 4.14.100 Creepage distances for outdoor insulators

5.15 to 5.15.2 Gas and vacuum tightness

5.16 Liquid tightness

5.17 Flammability

5.18 Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC)

5.100 Ergonomics and access

5.110 Air insulated bushings

5.115 Surface temperature

5.116 Expected operating life

5.117 Expected operating life

6 Type tests

6.1 General

6.1.1 Grouping of tests

6.2 to 6.2.5 Dielectric tests

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6.2.6 to 6.2.7.3 Tests of circuit-breakers of Ur ≤ 245 kV

6.2.8 Artificial pollution tests for outdoor insulators

6.2.9 Partial discharge tests

6.2.10 Tests on auxiliary and control circuits

6.2.100 Voltage test as a condition check

6.3 Radio interference voltage (r.i.v) tests

6.4 Measurement of the resistance of the main circuit

6.5 Temperature-rise tests

6.6 Short-time withstand current and peak withstand

current tests

6.7 Verification of the IP coding

6.8 Tightness tests

6.9 Electromagnetic compatibility tests (EMC)

6.10 Additional tests on auxiliary and control circuits

6.10.2 Functional tests

6.10.3 Electrical continuity of earthed metallic parts test

6.101 to 6 101.1.4 Mechanical and environmental tests

6.101.2 to 6 101.2.5 Mechanical operation test at ambient air

temperature

6.101.3 to 6101.3.4 Low and high temperature tests

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6.101.4 to 6.101.4.2 Humidity test

6.101.5 Test to prove the operation under severe ice

conditions

6.101.6 to 6.101.6.2 Static terminal load test

6.102 to 6.102.2 Miscellaneous provisions for making and breaking

tests

6.102.3 to 6.102.3.4 Arrangement of circuit-breaker for tests

6.102.4 General considerations concerning testing

methods

6.102.5 Synthetic tests

6.102.6 No-load operations before tests

6.102.7 Alternative operating mechanisms

6.102.8 Behaviour of circuit-breaker during tests

6.102.9 to 6.102.9.5 Condition of circuit-breaker after tests

6.102.10 to Demonstration of arcing times

6.102.10.2.5

6.102.10.2.6 Tests with specified TRV

6.103 to 6 .103.4 Test circuits for short-circuit making and breaking

tests

6.104 to 6.104.7 Short-circuit test quantities

6.105 to 6.105.5 Short-circuit test procedure

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6.106 to 6.106.5 Basic short-circuit test-duties

6.107 to 6.107.3 Critical current tests

6.108 to 6.108.3 Single-phase and double-earth fault tests

6.109 to 6.109.4 Short-line fault tests

66.110 to 6.110.2 Out-of-phase making and breaking tests

66.111 to 6.111.11.2 Capacitive current switching tests

6.112 6.112.2 Special requirements for making and breaking

tests on class E2 circuit-breakers

6.101.1.3 Characteristics and settings of the circuit-breaker

to be recorded before
and after the tests

6.101.1.4 Condition of the circuit-breaker during and after

the tests

6.101.1.5 Condition of the auxiliary and control equipment

during and after the tests

6.101.2 Mechanical operation test at ambient air

temperature

6.101.2.1 General

6.101.2.2 Condition of the circuit-breaker before the test

6.101.2.3 Description of the test on class M1 circuit-

breakers
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6.101.2.4 Extended mechanical endurance tests on class

M2 circuit-breakers
for special service requirements

6.101.2.5 Acceptance criteria for the mechanical operation

tests

6.101.3 Low and high temperature tests

6.101.3.1 General

6.101.3.2 Measurement of ambient air temperature

6.101.3.3 Low temperature test

6.101.3.4 High-temperature test

6.101.4 Humidity test

6.101.4.1 General

6.101.4.2 Test procedure

6.101.5 Test to prove the operation under severe ice

conditions

6.101.6 Static terminal load test

6.101.6.1 General

6.101.6.2 tests

6.102 Miscellaneous provisions for making and breaking

tests

6.102.1 General
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6.102.2 Number of test specimens

6.102.3 Arrangement of circuit-breaker for tests

6.102.3.1 General

6.102.3.2 Common enclosure type

6.102.3.3 Multi-enclosure type

6.102.3.4 Self-tripping circuit-breakers

6.102.4 General considerations concerning testing

methods

6.102.4.1 Single-phase testing of a single pole of a three-

pole circuit-breaker

6.102.4.2 Unit testing

6.102.4.2.1 Identical nature of the units

6.102.4.2.2 Voltage distribution

6.102.4.2.3 Requirements for unit testing

6.102.4.3 Multi-part testing

6.102.5 Synthetic tests

6.102.6 No-load operations before tests

6.102.7 Alternative operating mechanisms

6.102.8 Behaviour of circuit-breaker during tests

6.102.9 Condition of circuit-breaker after tests

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6.102.9.1 General

6.102.9.2 Condition after a short-circuit test-duty

6.102.9.3 Condition after a short-circuit test series

6.102.9.4 Condition after a capacitive current switching test

series

6.102.9.5 Reconditioning after a short-circuit test-duty and

other test series

6.102.10 Demonstration of arcing times

6.102.10.1 Three-phase tests

6.102.10.1.1 Test-duty T10, T30, T60, T100s, T100s(b), OP1

and OP2

6.102.10.1.2 Test-duty T100a

6.102.10.2 Single-phase tests in substitution for three-phase

conditions

6.102.10.2.1 Systems other than solidly earthed

6.102.10.2.1.2 Test-duty T100a

6.102.10.2.2 Solidly earthed neutral systems including short-

line fault tests

6.102.10.2.2.1 Test-duties T10, T30, T60, T100s and T100s(b),

OP1 and OP2, L90, L75
and L60

6.102.10.2.2.2 Test-duty T100a

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6.102.10.2.2.3 Modified procedure in cases where the circuit-

breaker failed
to interrupt during a test with a medium arcing
time

6.102.10.2.2.3.1 Breaking test with symmetrical current

6.102.10.2.2.3.2 Breaking test with asymmetrical current

6.102.10.2.4 Tests combining the conditions for isolated and

earthed neutral systems

6.102.10.2.5 Splitting of test-duties in test series taking into

account
the associated TRV for each pole-to-clear

6.103 Test circuits for short-circuit making and breaking

tests

6.104 to 6.104.7 Short-circuit test quantities

6.105to 6.105.5 Short-circuit test procedure

6.106 to 6.106.5 Basic short-circuit test-duties

6.107 to 6.107.3 Critical current tests

6.108 to 6 108.3 Single-phase and double-earth fault tests

6.109 Short-line fault tests

6.109.1to 6.109.4 Applicability

6.110 to 6.110.2 Out-of-phase making and breaking tests

6.111 to 6/111.11.2 Capacitive current switching tests

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6.112 to 6.112.2 Special requirements for making and breaking

tests on class E2 circuit-breakers

6.200 Solar radiation

6.201 Type test tables

6.202 Reduced gas density withstands

6.203 Additional mechanical operation tests

6.204 Manual operating cycles

6.205 Tests on composite bushings

6.206 Single phase arc durations

6.207 General-purpose circuit-breakers

6.208 Sound pressure measurement

6.209 Breaking test with asymmetrical current

7 to 7.101 Routine tests

8 to 8.105 Guide to the selection circuit breakers

9 to 9.2 Information to be given with enquiries, tenders

and orders

10 to 10.2.102.3.2 Rules for Transport, Storage, installation,

operation, maintenance and disposal

11 Safety

12 Environmental aspects
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Annex B
(normative)

Summary of range, technical requirements and ratings for circuit-breaker

requirements for circuit-breaker

Information Sub-clause of Purchaser to indicate requirement

this document as appropriate
Particulars of system
Voltage (kV)
Frequency (Hz)
Number of phases
Circuit-breaker characteristics
Number of poles
Class 1.2 *indoor, outdoor
Rated voltage 4.1 *72.5 kV, 145 kV
Rated insulation level (lightning 4.2
impulse withstand voltage)
(see Table 1a IEC 60694)
Rated frequency 4.3 50 Hz
Rated normal current 4.4
a) Bus bars *1 250 A, 2 000 A, 2 500 A, 3 150 A
b) Circuit-breaker *1 250 A, 2 000 A, 2 500 A, 3 150 A
Rated short-time withstand current 4.5 *25 kA, 31.5 kA, 40 kA
Rated duration of short circuit 4.7 3s
Rated supply voltage of closing and 4.8
opening devices and auxiliary and
control circuits
Rated short-circuit making current 4.103 2.7 times rated short-circuit breaking
current
Rated operating sequence 4.104
Characteristics for short line faults 4.105
Out of phase making and breaking 4.106

Rated capacitive switching currents 4.107

(Class C2)
Rated small inductive breaking current 4.108
Rated time quantities 4.109
Classification of mechanical operations 4.110 Class M1-2000, Class M2-1

Anti-pumping 5.5.101
Three pole operation 5.5.104
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Key interlock (Type) 5.11.

Gas monitoring 5.9
a) Pressure/density gauge/indicator
b) Single stage pressure switch
c) Two stage pressure switch
d) Other monitoring device
Padlocking facilities 5.11 Padlock 41 mm square body with a 4
mm to 7 mm shackle inside length 16
mm to 45 mm
Protection against ingress of water 5.13 IP 3XDW
Protection against mechanical impact 5.13 2J indoor, 5J outdoor
Gas leakage rate 5.15 Not exceed 1% at 20 °C
Noise 6.208 Not greater than 90 db

*Delete as appropriate
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Bibliography
Standards publications

For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition
of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.

IEC 60073, Basic and safety principles for man-machine interface, marking and identification
– Coding principles for indication devices and actuators

IEC 60529, Degrees of protection provided by enclosures (IP code)

Other publications

[1] Statutory Instrument 1989 No. 635, The Electricity at Work Regulations 1989

[2] Statutory Instrument 2007 No. 320, The Construction (Design and Management)
Regulations 2007

[3] ENA TS 50-19, Specification for standard numbering for small wiring for switchgear and
transformers together with their associated relay and control panels