Simoclad Instruction Manual
Simoclad Instruction Manual
Simoclad Instruction Manual
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Hazardous voltages and high-speed moving parts.
2. The fault energy available to the equipment does not exceed the
internal arcing short-circuit current rating and rated arcing duration of
the equipment.
3.
There are no obstructions around the equipment that could direct the
arcing exhaust products into an area intended to be protected.
Important
The information contained herein is general
in nature and not intended for specific
application purposes. It does not relieve the
user of responsibility to use sound practices
in application, installation, operation and
maintenance of the equipment purchased.
Siemens reserves the right to make changes
in the specifications shown herein or to
make improvements at any time without
notice or obligations. Should a conflict arise
between the general information contained
in this publication and the contents of
drawings or supplementary material or
both, the latter shall take precedence.
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Note: Table of contents
These instructions do not purport to cover all
details or variations in equipment, nor to Introduction and safety 04 – 05
provide for every possible contingency to be
met in connection with installation, operation General description 06 – 10
or maintenance. Should further information be
desired or should particular problems arise Receiving, handling and storage 11 – 14
that are not covered sufficiently for the
purchaser’s purposes, the matter should be Installation 15 – 24
referred to the local sales office.
Electrical connections 25 – 33
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Introduction and
safety
Introduction Qualified person
Siemens SIMOCLAD medium-voltage For the purpose of this instruction manual a
controllers are designed to meet all qualified person is one who has
applicable NEMA, ANSI and NRF standards. demonstrated skills and knowledge related
This equipment is classified as a metal-clad to the installation, construction and
product and has been tested for resistance operation of the equipment and the hazards
to internal arcing in accordance with ANSI/ involved. In addition, this person has the
IEEE C37.20.7. following qualifications:
The Siemens SIMOCLAD metal-clad, arc- Is trained and authorized to de-
resistant controllers are precision built energize, clear, ground and tag circuits
equipment designed to function efficiently and equipment in accordance with
under normal operating conditions. established safety procedures
To provide additional personal protection in Is trained in the proper care and use of
the event of an internal arcing fault, this protective equipment, such as: rubber
equipment is also classified as arc resistant, gloves, hard hat, safety glasses or face
and has been qualified to carry a Type 2B shields, flash clothing, etc., in
accessibility rating per ANSI/IEEE C37.20.7, accordance with established safety
when installed with at least 6” (152 mm) practices
clearance between the sides and the rear of
Is trained in rendering first aid.
the enclosure and any adjacent walls,
enclosures or equipment. Further, a qualified person shall also be
familiar with the proper use of special
To meet interrupting capability required for
precautionary techniques, personal
NEMA ICS 2/ANCE NMX-J-564/106-ANCE
protective equipment, insulating and
class E2 controllers, the contactors are
shielding materials and insulated tools and
provided with primary current-limiting fuses
test equipment. Such persons are permitted
in all three phases.
to work within limited approach of exposed
Successful application and operation of this live parts operating at 50 volts or more, and
equipment depends as much upon proper shall, at a minimum, be additionally trained
installation and maintenance by the user as in all of the following:
it does upon the careful design and
The skills and techniques necessary to
fabrication by Siemens. The purpose of this
distinguish exposed energized parts
instruction manual is to assist the user in
from other parts of electric equipment.
developing safe and efficient procedures for
the installation, maintenance and use of the The skills and techniques necessary to
equipment. determine the nominal voltage of
exposed live parts.
Contact the nearest Siemens representative
if any additional information is desired. The approach distances specified in
NFPA 70E and the corresponding
voltages to which the qualified person
will be exposed.
The decision-making process necessary
to determine the degree and extent of
the hazard and the personal protective
equipment and job planning necessary
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to perform the task safely.
Signal words Field service operation and warranty
The signal words “danger,” “warning” and issues
“caution” used in this instruction manual Siemens can provide competent, well
indicate the degree of hazard that may be trained field service representatives to
encountered by the user. These words are provide technical guidance and advisory
defined as: assistance for the installation, overhaul,
repair and maintenance of Siemens
Danger - Indicates an imminently hazardous
equipment, processes and systems. Contact
situation which, if not avoided, will result in
regional service centers, sales offices or the
death or serious injury.
factory for details, or telephone Siemens
Warning - Indicates a potentially hazardous field service at +1 (423) 262-5700.
situation which, if not avoided, could result
For medium-voltage customer service
in death or serious injury.
issues, contact Siemens at +1 (423)
Caution - Indicates a potentially hazardous 262-5700.
situation which, if not avoided, may result
in minor or moderate injury.
Notice (without safety alert symbol) -
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, may result in property
damage.
Hazardous procedures
In addition to other procedures described in
this instruction manual as dangerous, user
personnel must adhere to the following:
1. Always work only on de-energized
equipment. Always de-energize and
ground a contactor, and remove it from
the equipment before performing any
tests, maintenance or repair.
2. Always let an interlock device or safety
mechanism performs its function
without forcing or defeating the device.
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General description
Overview Scope
Siemens experience gained in over 50 years These instructions cover the installation and
of supplying medium-voltage controllers has the operation and maintenance of Siemens
been captured in the Siemens SIMOCLAD. type SIMOCLAD arc-resistant controller. The
equipment designs described in this
The objective has been to incorporate
instruction manual include configurations
features designed to provide safety, while
for applications up to 4.76 kV. Typical indoor
simplifying operation and maintenance, as
controller assemblies are shown in Figure 1.
well as minimizing installation cost.
All diagrams, descriptions and instructions
The Siemens SIMOCLAD medium- voltage apply to the equipment described above
controller is designed for use in industrial unless noted otherwise. Standard
plants, commercial buildings, electric utility construction details of the equipment,
generating plants, cogeneration auxiliary equipment and necessary
installations and other electrical systems. accessories are given in the appropriate
sections. Special mechanical and electrical
The design and manufacture of the Siemens
devices, furnished in accordance with
SIMOCLAD controller unit is based on our
purchase order requirements, are covered
experience as a leading manufacturer of
by supplementary instructions submitted
motors worldwide. The benefits of this
with this instruction manual.
experience result in control scheme
flexibility and increased safety, while The equipment furnished has been designed
simplifying operations and maintenance and to operate in a system having the circuit
minimizing installation costs. capacity specified by the purchaser. If for
any reason the equipment is used in a
different system or if the short circuit
capacity of the system is increased, the
ratings of the equipment and the bus
capacity must be checked. Failure on the
part of the user to receive approval of
intended changes from Siemens may cause
the warranty to be void.
Note: This instruction manual does not
Figure 1: SIMOCLAD arrangement apply to medium-voltage switchgear or
power circuit breakers, which may be
provided in the same overall assembly. If the
equipment includes switchgear or power
circuit breakers, consult the instruction
manual applicable to that equipment.
Contactors class E2 fused
To meet interrupting capability required for
NEMA ICS 2/ANCE NMX-J-564/106-ANCE
class E2 controllers, contactors are provided
with primary current-limiting fuses in all
three phases.
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Power fuses Normal conditions include the “usual service
The current limiting fuses used in the conditions” defined in ANSI/IEEE C37.20.2-
Siemens SIMOCLAD controller are ANSI/IEEE 2015, clauses 4 and 8.1 and NEMA ICS 1,
Class “R” type FM (up to 4.8 kV), or for non- clause 6.1. The following conditions apply
motor applications, ANSI/IEEE Class “E”. and are intended to maintain the integrity
of the equipment during an internal arcing
Standards
fault event:
The key standards applicable to Siemens
SIMOCLAD are: 1. A
ll doors and panels providing access to
primary compartments must be closed
A
NSI/IEEE C37.20.2
and properly secured (All bolts installed
A
NSI/IEEE C37.20.7 and tightened. All latches in latched
position.)
NEMA ICS1 and NEMA ICS2
2. A
ll pressure relief devices must be free
A
NCE NMX-J-564/106-ANCE
to operate as designed.
N
RF-146-PEMEX-2011
3. T
he top mounted pressure relief channel
The Siemens medium-voltage controllers (PRC) and exhaust plenum assemblies
with vacuum contactors comply fully with must be properly installed.
these standards. This product offers
Important: Exhaust plenum must be routed
extended service life and provides long
outside the switchgear room and to an area
mechanical and electrical life with minimal
where personnel will not be present when
maintenance.
the equipment is energized.
Normal operating conditions
4. T
he fault energy available to the
Siemens SIMOCLAD controller is designed to
equipment must not exceed the internal
operate under the following conditions:
arcing short-circuit current rating and
Ambient temperature from 0 °C to 40 °C rated arcing duration of the equipment.
(32 °F to 104 °F), measured over a
5. T
here must be no obstructions around
period of 24 hours not to exceed 35 °C
the equipment that could direct the
(95 °F).
arcing exhaust products into an area
The equipment is to be located where: intended to be protected.
1. T
he influence of solar radiation is not 6. T
he equipment must be properly
significant, such as indoors or similarly grounded.
protected locations.
7. A
ll equipment must be properly installed
2. T
he altitude does not exceed 1 000 m in accordance with information in
(3 300 ft) (altitude class 1 000 m). instruction manuals and drawings.
3. T
he ambient air is not significantly 8. A
ll primary and secondary cable
polluted by dust, smoke, corrosive and/ entrance covers supplied with the
or flammable gases, vapors, or salt. equipment are properly re-installed after
drilling to allow for cable entry.
4. T
he average value of the relative
humidity, measured over a period of 24
hours, does not exceed 95 percent
(non-condensing).
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Derating factors Calculated values Fuse table values
Altitude class 2 000 m (6 600 ft) designates HP FLC Fuse type Fuse cc
equipment for installation where the 100 14 2R 70
altitude does not exceed 2 000 m (6 600 ft).
125 18 2R 70
Altitude class 3 000 m (9 900 ft) designates
equipment for installation where the 150 22 2R 70
altitude does not exceed 3 000 m (9 900 ft). 200 29 2R 70
250 36 2R 70
For altitudes higher than 2 000 m (6 600 ft)
or 3 000 m (9 900 ft), variations in the 300 43 3R 100
design will be required in some cases. Care 350 50 3R 100
should be taken of temperature rise, 400 58 4R 130
insulation level and mechanical parameters
450 65 4R 130
affected by lower ambient pressures. The
following derating factors may be applied 500 72 5R 150
for dielectric withstand and continuous 600 86 5R 150
current capability. For other special 700 101 6R 170
conditions, the manufacturer should be 800 115 9R 200
consulted. Refer to ANSI/IEEE C37.20.2-
900 130 9R 200
2015 clause 8.1.
1 000 144 9R 200
1 250 180 12R 230
ACF for dielectric ACF for continuous
Altitude (m) Altitude (ft) 1 500 216 18R 390
withstand voltage current
1 750 252 18R 390
1 000 3 300 1.00 1.00
2 000 288 18R 390
1 200 4 000 0.98 0.995
2 250 324 18R 390
1 500 5 000 0.95 0.991
2 500 360 24R 450
1 800 6 000 0.92 0.987
2 000 6 600 0.90 0.985
Table 2: Maximum recommended fuse sizes
2 100 7 000 0.89 0.98 (based on 4.0 kV motor voltage)
2 400 8 000 0.86 0.97
2 700 9 000 0.83 0.965
3 000 10 000 0.80 0.96
3 600 12 000 0.75 0.95
4 000 13 000 0.72 0.94
4 300 14 000 0.70 0.935
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Rating values
Decription Value
Rated maximum voltage 4.76 kV
Basic impulse level 60 kV G C
Rated frequency 60 Hz
Rated continuous current (controller) 360 A E
Rated short-time withstand
50 kA
(of main bus)
B H I
Rated peak current withstand
130 kA
(of main bus) L F
Rated supply voltage for operating 125
devices V ac/V dc
Rated peak and momentary
withstand current (main bus and 130 kA
controller (fused))
The rating of a controller is dependent on the C D J
medium-voltage fuse used. The test for peak
withstand current test was performed with the K
fuse having the maximum peak let-through
current (24R).
Item Description
A Pressure relief channel
G Metering compartment
B Low-voltage compartment
Primary fuses
Medium-voltage contactor
C
compartment
-CPT
CT1*
CT2*
ZCT
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Receiving, handling and
storage
Installation If there is a shortage, make certain it is
Figures used in this section only represent a noted on the freight bill and contact the
reference and might differ from the specific carrier immediately. Notify Siemens
equipment for an order. medium-voltage customer service at +1
(423) 262-5700 of any shortage or damage.
Receiving
SIMOCLAD medium-voltage controller is Shipping damage claims
securely blocked and braced for shipment. It Important: The manner in which visible
is crated, boxed or covered as required by shipping damage is identified by consignee
shipping conditions. Relatively delicate prior to signing the delivery receipt can
instruments, relays and other devices are determine the outcome of any damage
included, and the medium-voltage claim to be filed.
controller assembly must be handled
Notification to carrier within 15 days for
carefully when unloading.
concealed damage is essential if loss
The Siemens medium-voltage controller is resulting from unsettled claims is to be
shipped with the associated type 97H35P eliminated or minimized.
(5 kV) vacuum contactor installed in the
1. W
hen shipment arrives, note whether
CONNECT position.
equipment is properly protected from
Identification the elements. Note trailer number on
When the shipment includes more than one which the equipment arrived. Note
shipping group or equipment for more than blocking of equipment. During
one substation, marking tags are attached unloading, make sure to count the
to each crate or package for identification. actual items unloaded to verify it agrees
The drawing number on the tag is also on with the delivery receipt.
the shipping list. The shipping list identifies
2. M
ake immediate inspection for visible
the contents with the unit numbers included
damage upon arrival and prior to
in the shipping group. Refer to the general
disturbing or removing packaging or
arrangement drawing for the location of
wrapping material. This should be done
each unit within the group lineup. Use this
prior to unloading when possible. When
information to simplify the assembly
total inspection cannot be made on
operation and save unnecessary handling.
vehicle prior to unloading, close
Inspection and unpacking inspection during unloading must be
Inspect the equipment as soon as possible performed and visible damage noted on
after receipt for any damage that may have the delivery receipt. Take pictures if
occurred in transit. Before unpacking, possible.
examine the package itself, as a damaged
package may indicate damage to the
contents of the package. Be careful when
unpacking equipment.
The use of sledge hammers and crowbars
may damage the finish, or the equipment
itself. Use nail pullers. After unpacking,
examine equipment for any possible
damage. Check the shipping manifest to be
certain that all items have been received.
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3. A
ny visible damage must be noted on 8. O
btain the original of the carrier
the delivery receipt and acknowledged inspection report and forward it along
with the driver’s signature. The damage with a copy of the noted delivery receipt
should be detailed as much as possible. to Siemens at +1 (423) 262-5700.
It is essential that a notation “possible Approval must be obtained by Siemens
internal damage, subject to inspection” from the carrier before any repair work
be included on delivery receipt. If the can be performed. Before approval can
driver will not sign the delivery receipt be obtained, Siemens must have the
with damage noted, the shipment above referenced documents. The
should not be signed for by the carrier inspection report and/or driver’s
consignee or their agent. signature on the delivery receipt does
not constitute approval to repair.
4. N
otify Siemens immediately of any
damage at +1 (423) 262-5700. Note: Shipments are not released from the
factory without a clear bill of lading.
5. A
rrange for a carrier inspection of
Approved methods are employed for
damage immediately.
preparation, loading, blocking and tarping
Important: Do not move equipment from of the equipment before it leaves the
the place it was set when unloading. Also, Siemens factory. Any determination as to
do not remove or disturb packaging or whether the equipment was properly loaded
wrapping material prior to carrier damage or properly prepared by shipper for over-the-
inspection. Equipment must be inspected by road travel cannot be made at the
carrier prior to handling after receipt. This destination. If the equipment is received in a
eliminates loss due to claims by carrier that damaged condition, this damage to the
equipment was damaged or further equipment has to have occurred while en
damaged on site after unloading. route due to conditions beyond Siemens‘
control. If the procedure outlined above is
6. Be sure equipment is properly protected
not followed by the consignee, purchaser or
from any further damage by covering it
their agent, Siemens cannot be held liable
properly after unloading.
for repairs. Siemens will not be held liable
7. If practical, make further inspection for for repairs in any case where repair work
possible concealed damage while the was performed prior to authorization from
carrier’s inspector is on site. If inspection Siemens.
for concealed damage is not practical at
the time the carrier’s inspector is
present, it must be done within 15 days
of receipt of equipment. If concealed
damage is found, the carrier must again
be notified and inspection made prior to
taking any corrective action to repair.
Also, notify Siemens immediately at +1
(423) 262-5700.
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Lifting and moving
There are a number of methods that can be
used in handling the medium-voltage
controller that, when properly employed,
will not damage the equipment sections.
The handling method used will be
determined by conditions and available
equipment at the installation site. Lifting
with a crane is the preferred method of
handling; however, overhead obstructions
or low ceilings often dictate that other
methods must be used. Rollers, jacks or
forklift trucks may be used prior to removal
of wooden skids.
Each group of medium-voltage controllers
has provisions for attaching lifting
equipment and is designed for use with a
crane of adequate height and capacity. To
estimate the maximum required crane
capacity, multiply the number of sections to
be lifted by 2,866 lbs (1,300 kg).
A drawing pocket (or holder) is provided on
each lineup of equipment. This drawing
pocket includes a general arrangement
drawing of the equipment lineup, plus a
Figure 7: Lifting indoor medium-voltage controller with crane
drawing with installation and handling
instructions for the equipment. The drawing
pocket is normally located at the left end of
the lineup. Review this information carefully
before moving the equipment.
Heavy weight.
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Indoor medium-voltage controllers Storage: indoor medium-voltage
Before removing the protective packing controller
materials, indoor equipment may be moved When the medium-voltage controller
by crane with lift cables attached through assembly is not to be installed immediately,
the packaging to the lifting bars on the top it should be unpacked, inspected within 15
of the equipment. If crane facilities are days of receipt and stored in a clean dry
unavailable, or if tight spaces prevent use of location. Indoor medium-voltage controllers
a crane, rollers under the skids may be used. are neither weather resistant nor drip
resistant. Therefore, they should be stored
Lifting indoor medium-voltage controllers
indoors. If they are to be kept in a humid or
with crane
unheated area, provide an adequate
Recommended lifting of indoor medium-
covering and place a heat source of
voltage controllers is by means of lifting
approximately 400 watts output within each
cables connected to an overhead crane. The
vertical section to prevent condensation.
lifting cables should be connected to the
Space heaters are not standard equipment
eyes in the top lifting bars using properly
on indoor medium-voltage controllers.
rated shackles. One set of lifting bars is
Lubricate any moving parts, such as hinges,
located near the front of the indoor
shutters, etc., if stored for an extended
medium-voltage controller, while another
period of time. When batteries are supplied,
set of lift bars is located closer to the middle
connect them to a charger.
of the equipment, as illustrated in Figure 7:
Lifting indoor medium-voltage controller Storage: type 97H35P (5 kV) vacuum
with crane on page 13. contactor, ground and test devices and lift
truck
A crane with sufficient height should be
Vacuum contactor and ground and test
used so the load angle (from horizontal) on
devices, if not installed in their respective
the lifting cables will be at least 45 degrees
medium-voltage controller compartments,
when viewed from the front or the rear. A
must be stored indoors. Outdoor storage of
lesser angle could cause the equipment to
contactor or ground and test devices (other
be damaged. The lifting cables must have
than inside their respective medium-voltage
spreaders from front-to-rear and side-to-side
controller compartments) is NOT
to prevent twisting the lift bars and to
RECOMMENDED.
prevent damage to the top-mounted
pressure relief channel.
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Installation
Preparation for installation If the medium-voltage controller is
Prior to installation of medium-voltage installed with access working space beside
controllers, study this instruction manual the medium-voltage controller that could
and the medium-voltage controller be occupied by maintenance or operating
drawings, such as general arrangement, or other personnel, there must be at least
three-line diagram, schematic diagrams, 24” (61 cm) clearance provided from the
wiring diagrams, installation instruction side of the equipment to the nearest wall,
drawing, panel arrangement and panel equipment or other obstruction.
arrangement bill of material, nameplate Note: NFPA 70 (NEC®) may require
engraving list and accessories drawing. greater clear working space.
Special attention should be given to the
If the medium-voltage controller is
foundation information contained in this
installed with space beside the equipment
instruction manual as well as the
and this space is designated and blocked
information provided on the equipment
so that maintenance or operating or other
drawings. Be sure that the foundation
personnel are excluded from the space,
conforms to the requirements described in
there must be at least 6” (15 cm)
this instruction manual and the general
clearance from the side of the medium-
arrangement drawing.
voltage controller to the nearest wall,
Clearance required from arc-resistant equipment or other obstruction.
medium-voltage controller to walls or
Foundation general requirements
overhead obstructions
Prior to installation of the medium-voltage
Vertical clearance above indoor arc-resistant
controllers, careful design, planning and
medium-voltage controller must be at least
construction of the foundation or base on
10” (25 cm) above the highest portion of
which the medium-voltage controllers will
the medium-voltage controller.
rest must be made. A thorough analysis and
When the medium-voltage controller is careful construction may alleviate many
energized, maintenance or operating problems at the time of installation and
personnel must not be in the areas above during operation. It is important that a true
the medium-voltage controller or adjacent and level surface be provided that is capable
to the top of the medium-voltage controller, of supporting the weight of the medium-
and must not walk on or stand on the top of voltage controllers and other related
the medium-voltage controller. equipment.
Horizontal clearance from the indoor arc- If the medium-voltage controllers cannot be
resistant medium-voltage controller to any lowered over conduits because of headroom
wall or any equipment or obstructions or other restrictions, conduit couplings may
behind the medium-voltage controller must be grouted in flush with the foundation, and
be provided as follows: conduit nipples added after the medium-
voltage controllers is in place.
If the medium-voltage controller is
installed with working space to the rear of Conduits should be capped during Important: Dimensions
the equipment that could be occupied by construction to prevent entry of dirt, shown in Figure 8 are for
maintenance or operating or other moisture and vermin. illustration only and not for
personnel, there must be at least 37” construction! Use certified
All sill channels, bed plates, shims and
(94 cm) clearance provided from the rear arrangement drawings for the
anchoring hardware are furnished by
most extension of the ventilation specific project for
purchaser unless covered by contract.
openings on the medium-voltage construction purposes.
controller. Note: NFPA 70 (NEC®) may
require greater clear working space.
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Indoor foundations Installing shipping sections
As it is difficult to obtain a true and level The proper method of installation depends
floor on a concrete slab, it is highly on whether the medium-voltage controller
recommended that a minimum of 4” has been shipped as one complete group or
(102 mm) sill channels be grouted into the in two or more shipping sections. The
floor as shown in Figure 8: Anchoring general arrangement drawings will indicate
indoor medium-voltage controller on page the shipping sections, cubicle numbers and
17. The surface of the sills should be slightly their location within the medium-voltage
above floor level. controller lineup. Sections are assembled
and wired in accordance with the
All primary and secondary cable entrance
arrangement as in the final installation.
covers supplied with the equipment that are
removed during installation to be drilled to Before setting and erecting the cubicles,
allow for conduit entry must be re-installed determine the correct location of each
to maintain the arc-resistance characteristic shipping group on the general arrangement
of the equipment. drawing. Sweep the mounting surface to
remove all dirt and debris.
The surfaces of the sills must be level and in
the same horizontal plane within 1/16”
(1.6 mm). There should be no projection
above this plane within the area covered by
the medium-voltage controllers. If the floor
or sills do not meet this requirement, it will
be necessary to use shims when installing
the medium-voltage controllers on the
mounting surface.
Figure 8: Anchoring indoor medium-voltage
controller on page 17 illustrates the location
for sill channels for anchoring indoor
medium-voltage controller. Cubicles may be
anchored to sills by use of 1/2” (or 12 mm)
diameter anchor bolts or welded in position.
All primary and secondary cable entrance
covers supplied with the equipment that are
removed during installation to be drilled to
allow for conduit entry must be re-installed
to maintain the arc-resistance characteristic
of the equipment.
It is important that all openings between
the medium-voltage controller and the
support foundation be filled with grout to
prevent escape of arcing byproducts in the
event of an arcing fault.
Important: In the medium-voltage
controller primary entrance area, steel
reinforcing rods or mesh in concrete must
not pass through the space shown on the
general arrangement drawing, even though
cored or bored holes in concrete may miss
rods or mesh. A single phase of a system
should not be encircled by ferrous metals.
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Figure 8: Anchoring indoor medium-voltage controller
Contactor Sill channels must be positioned to provide support at anchor bolt locations shown in floor plan.
truck
drawout 1.34 (34) 0.06 (1.6) space 1.38 (35)
side between switchgear
5.03 (128) and floor 56.96 (1,447) Bolt or weld cubicle to sill
Floor
line
4.0 (102)
2.5 (64)
-1.34 (-34) 0 2.96 (75) 96.71
(2,456)
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Anchoring, leveling and assembling fter all groups have been bolted
4. A
indoor medium-voltage controller together and permanently welded or
Indoor medium-voltage arc-resistant bolted in place, apply asphalt or epoxy
controller shipping groups are held in true grout between the foundation and the
alignment by bolts holding the vertical cubicle floor around the entire perimeter
sections to each other. Figure 10: Interunit of the equipment. This will provide a
bolting locations on page 20 shows the seal between the equipment and the
location of the interunit fasteners used to foundation to prevent any arcing
attach sections together. exhaust products from being directed
into an area intended to be protected.
The entire shipping group is to be anchored
Slope the grout in front of the
and leveled as a single element without
equipment so the contactor carriage can
loosening any hardware until the entire
be easily wheeled in and out of the
shipping group is leveled and anchored.
cubicle as shown in Figure 8: Anchoring
1. The controller equipment was accurately indoor medium-voltage controller on
aligned at the factory. This alignment page 17.
ensures proper operation and fit of
5. A
fter installation is complete, the lifting
mating parts. Supporting surfaces for
bar between units must be removed and
the controller at each anchoring bolt
the lift plates must be either pushed
location must be level and in the same
down inside the units or removed from
plane within 1/16” (1.6 mm). There must
the units.
not be any projection above this plane
within the area covered by the medium- ote that bolts inside the units that
N
voltage controller cubicles. clamp the lift plates in place must be
loosened to allow movement of the lift
D
o not force cubicles into firm contact
plates (or removed for removal of the
by drawing down anchoring bolts
plates) and must be re-installed and
because such drastic means will distort
retightened after the plates have been
the cubicles. Add 4” (102 mm) square
lowered or removed. Refer to Figure 9:
shims adjacent to anchor bolts until firm
Lift plate cover installation on page 19.
contact is achieved. Check each anchor
Torque the 1/2-13 SAE Grade 5 hardware
bolt location, six per cubicle. Refer to
to 50-75 ft-lbf (68-102 N · m).
Figure 8: Anchoring indoor medium-
voltage controller on page 17. 6. Install the lift plate covers as shown on
Figure 9: Lift plate cover installation on
2. Tighten anchor bolts or weld the
page 19. The covers are shipped in a
equipment to sills.
separate package and will be listed on
3. If the lineup consists of multiple groups, the “Accessories” drawing. (This drawing
move the next group into position with is listed on the “Reference drawing list”.)
the front of units in line and tight Torque the 3/8-16 SAE Grade 5 cap
against the adjacent group. Do not bolt screws to 25-40 ft-lbf (34-54 N · m).
groups together at this time. Check that
Important: The lift plate covers must be
the cubicles are in firm contact with the
installed to maintain the integrity of the
foundation at each corner and anchor
equipment during an internal arcing event.
point and that bolt holes are in
alignment. Refer to Figure 10: Interunit
bolting locations on page 20. Add 4”
(102 mm) square shims as necessary.
Tighten the anchor bolts. Now, bolt
groups together.
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Heavy weight.
19
Figure 10: Interunit bolting locations
Actual quantity and location of connection bolts varies depending on specific equipment included in each cubicle.
20
Heavy weight.
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Installing exhaust plenum exit
Refer to Figure 13: Installation of exhaust
C
A plenum exit on page 24.
emove the outer row of 3/8-16 hardware
1. R
from the interface flange of the final
plenum section of the run.
2. L oosen the inner row of hardware on
the interface flange of the final plenum
D
B section of the run but do not remove the
hardware.
3. F
rom outside of the building exterior
wall, pass the plenum exit section
through the wall and insert it into the
interface flange of the final plenum
section of the run making sure the inner
plates of the interface flange are inside
Item Description the plenum exit section and the hinge
side of the exhaust flap is on top.
A Pressure relief channel (PRC)
B PRC interface 4. Reinstall the row of hardware removed in
C 24 3/8-16 hardware (Refer to step 1)
step 1 passing it through the plenum exit
section and torque both rows of
D Exhaust plenum section
hardware to 25-40 ft-lbf(34-54 N · m).
Figure 11: Connection of exhaust plenum to PRC 5. Ensure that there are no obstructions
around the exhaust flap of the plenum
exit that would prevent proper operation
of the flap.
6. Apply weather sealant (caulk) around
the perimeter of the plenum exit section
as shown in Figure 13: Installation of
exhaust plenum exit on page 24 to
provide a weather tight seal.
Important: Exhaust plenum must be routed
outside the equipment room and to an area
where personnel will not be present when
the equipment is energized.
Heavy weight.
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Supporting the exhaust plenum run
The exhaust plenum run is not self-
supporting and must have no more than B
two joints between supports (in other
words, no more than 72” (1,827 mm) A
between supports). There should only be
one plenum joint between a support and
the PRC interface and there should only be
one plenum joint between a support and A
the location where the plenum passes
through an exterior building wall as shown
in Figure 13: Installation of exhaust plenum
exit on page 24. The plenum supports are
not supplied by Siemens and must be
supplied by the purchaser or the installing
contractor. Supports for the plenum may be
either from the floor or from above. Each
plenum section is furnished with angles that
have 5/8” (16 mm) diameter holes in four
locations on the top and bottom that can be
used for attaching to the plenum section. Item Description
The types of supports that are commonly
A Exhaust plenum section
used for metal-enclosed bus ducts or cable
trays (with adequate capacity to support the B 24 3/8-16 hardware (Refer to step 1)
weight of the plenum sections) can be used.
Figure 12: Exhaust plenum installation
Important: For installations where
conditions exist that could promote
condensation formation inside the plenum,
slightly slope the plenum away from the
equipment during installation.
Heavy weight.
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Figure 13: Installation of exhaust plenum exit
Item Description
The detail below shows the minimum recommended clearance
A Exhaust plenum section from the exhaust plenum exit. When the equipment is operating,
B 24 3/8-16 hardware this area should be kept clear of personnel and/or combustible or
flammable materials.
C Exhaust exit section
D Exhaust flap
E Screw may be removed if inside a wall
5'
F Exhaust flap open (1.5 m) Clearance required
G Wall around exhaust
plenum exit.
H Field caulk all around
I Fenced (or otherwise protected) area with restricted access
J Exterior (building)
K
K Exhaust plenum exit
J
10' (3 m)
B
I
Clearance required
C around exhaust
plenum exit.
F
H
.45 (11) 14.62 (371)
E
(Hardware (Exhaust exit section
protrusion) outside height) Wall cutout
G
Wall cutout
Indoor Outdoor
26.62 +0.12 (3)
(676) -0
0.38 (10) 18.0 (457) (maximum wall thickness)
(minimum clearance) 2.0 (51) (minimum wall thickness)
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Electrical
connections
Bus bar Bus joints
Bus bar is furnished for connection between When an equipment lineup is split for
many of the high-voltage items within the shipping purposes, the primary bus and
controller enclosure, such as: main bus, cable ground bus connections must be made
termination pads and for connections to when installing the equipment. These
auxiliary devices. bolted connections are relatively simple to
make. Refer to Figure 15: Main bus bar joint
Standard bus bar material is copper with assembly on page 27.
silver-plated joints for electrical
connections. Copper bus, with tin-plated
joint surfaces, is also available. Bus bars are
insulated with an epoxy insulation applied
by a fluidized bed method. Bus bar joints are
insulated with molded insulation boots
(where a boot is available) or are taped.
Additional insulation is provided by
clearance through air and bus supports. In
some locations, standoff insulators are
used. Glass-polyester molded interunit bus
supports are provided as standard.
Hazardous voltage.
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Item Description D
Riser from B
A
controller
C C C
B Main bus
Connection
C
hardware B B B
D Spacer C C C
A A A
One main horizontal bus bar - 1/4” x 4” One main horizontal bus bar - 3/8” x 6” Two main horizontal bus bars - 3/8” x 6”
One vertical bar - 3/8” x 1 1/2” One vertical bar - 3/8” x 1 1/2” One spacer
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6. U
se proper hardware. Heavy flat washers
are used on both sides of the bus bar
joint, under the cap screw head as well
as under the nut and lock washer. These
washers ensure an evenly distributed
force around each bolt, producing a low
resistance joint. Proper torque value
produces a joint of adequate pressure
without cold flow (refer to Figure 15.
7. T
orque the 1/2 -13 SAE Grade 5 cap
screws to 50-75 ft-lbf (68-102 N · m)
torque. (If special hardware is required
by an order, other torque values will be
supplied with field assembly drawings.)
8. Install insulation boots or tape joints
where required per instructions in
following sections.
9. C
onnect ground bus (refer to Figure 23:
Ground bus connection on page 33).
Insert bar in side wall opening to overlap
Figure 16: Main bus with insulating boots installed
the ground bus in adjacent cubicles. (bus compartment covers removed)
11. Torque the 3/8-16 SAE Grade 5 cap
screw used in the ground bus to
25-40 ft-lbf (34-54 N · m).
C
Item Description
A B
A Flat washer
B Lock washer
A
D C Nut
D Cap screw
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Figure 17: Main bus joints
Item Description
1 Molded glass-polyester support or optional high-track resistance molded support
2 Main bus bar
3 Insulation boot
Note: For illustration only shown with three bars in phase A and two in phase B and one in phase C. Illustration depicts arrangement
with standard molded glass-polyester bus support or optional high-track resistance molded bus support.
Typical rating
3,000 A
(4,000 A) A A
(2,000 A)
B 2 B
(1,200 A)
C C
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Figure 18: Typical installation of insulating boots
Item Description
A Vertical riser
B Bus bar B
C Insulation on bus
D Insulator boot
E Connection bolts
E E
C C
B B
D D
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Bus insulation Bus joint insulation boots
Bus and connections are insulated in metal- Standard and repetitive bus bar joints are
clad equipment as part of a coordinated normally provided with insulation boots
insulation system. Air or creep distance plus installed at the factory (refer to Figure 15:
bus insulation combines to provide the Main bus bar joint assembly on page 27).
needed insulation level. BUS INSULATION After they are completed in the field, bus
IS NOT DESIGNED TO PREVENT SHOCK. bar joints at shipping splits must be
insulated as part of the total insulation
Epoxy insulation applied in a fluidized bed
system. Normally, boots are provided for
process is normally furnished on the bus
field completed shipping split joints and are
bars. Bus joints are normally insulated with
shipped in the location where they will
boots. Taping is also used for bus joint
finally be installed.
insulation.
Grommets are provided for use with the
The ANSI/IEEE requirements for bus
boot when the bus bar is smaller than the
insulation in metal-clad equipment are
opening in the bus bar boot. When required,
contained in ANSI/IEEE C37.20.2-2015
Figure 19: Installation of mastic these grommets are normally mounted
pads
clause 7.9, which reads as follows:
along with the bus boot in the final
“This insulating covering is a requirement assembly location.
of metal-clad switchgear and is provided to
Before removal of the boot to complete the
minimize the possibility of communicating
joint, observe the location and orientation
faults and to prevent the development of
of the boot and hardware. This should make
bus faults that would result if foreign
reinstallation easier.
objects momentarily contacted bare bus.
This insulating covering is usually only a Nylon nuts and bolts and flat washers are
part of the primary insulation system, and used to hold the boot closed after it is
in such cases the outer surface of this installed. Carefully remove the insulation
insulating covering will not be at ground boot and save all hardware.
potential. It should not be assumed,
After the bus bar joint has been properly
therefore, that personnel can contact this
assembled, reinstall the insulation boot.
insulating covering with complete safety.”
Secure the boot closed with the nylon nuts
and bolts. Completed boot installation
should be flush with the bus bar insulation
and overlap it by at least 1.5” (38 mm). In
those cases where the boot does not close
Figure 20: Insulation with half-
lapped tape flush with the bus bar insulation or the
overlap is less than 1.5” (38 mm), apply one
layer of tape (15-171-987-001) half-lapped,
overlapping the bar insulation and boot by
1.5” (38 mm).
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Bus joint insulation taping
Insulation boots are normally provided for Note: Dimensions are for C
repetitive or standard bus joint conditions. reference only and are in inches D
(mm). Size and location of stress
Where boots are not provided, the bus joints
cone as recommended by cable E
must be carefully taped to the required
manufacturer.
insulation level as described below. Refer to
Figure 19: Typical cable terminal mounting
F C
and insulation on page 29, which depicts
taped joints associated with a cable lug
mounting arrangement.
B
Also, refer to Figure 19: Installation of
G
mastic pads and to Figure 20: Installation
with half-lapped tape on page 30. A
Note: When the cables associated with
Figure 21: Typical cable terminal mounting
A
and insulation have been installed, the cable
terminations and exposed bus must also be
insulated.
1. Inspect bolted joints to ensure they are
correctly assembled, with bolt heads in H
the proper direction and hardware
torqued to proper value. All surfaces I
must be free of dust, dirt or other
foreign material.
2. Apply a mastic pad over nuts and a Item Description
second pad over the bolt heads. Use Voltage 4.76 kV
either small (15-171-988-001: 3.25” x A 2” (51 mm)
4.50” (83 mm x 114 mm)) or large B 7” (178 mm)
(15-171- 988-002: 4.50” x 6.50”
C 1.5” (38 mm) minimum overlap
(114 mm x 164 mm)) size pad most
suitable for joint involved. Remove D Bus insulation
backing and press adhesive side up E Mastic pad
(away from conductor) and mold in F 1” or 2” tape (half-lapped)/4.76 kV two layers
place covering all sharp projections.
G Build up equal to insulation thickness
Cover hardware and sharp edges of bus
H Ground sensing current transformer
bar if any will be against the tape.
Ground lead to shielding at stress cone must pass through current
3. A
pply half-lapped layers of 2” (51 mm) I
transformer as shown for proper relay operation
wide tape (15-171-987-004) or 1”
(25 mm) wide tape (15-171- 987-001) Figure 21: Typical cable terminal mounting and insulation
over the joint. Each layer should overlap
the bus bar insulation by at least 1.5”
(38 mm). Stretching of tape 10 percent
to 15 percent in problem areas may help
in eliminating voids and wrinkles.
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All primary and secondary cable entrance
covers supplied with the equipment that
removed during installation to be drilled to
allow for conduit entry must be re-installed
B to maintain the arc-resistant characteristic
A
of the equipment.
Secondary control wiring
Secondary control wiring is installed and
C
C tested at the factory. Inter-group wiring at
F D
E shipping splits can be readily connected by
referring to wire markings. These wires are
not terminated and are of sufficient length
to be routed to their termination point after
cubicles are bolted together. Terminals for
Item Description
these leads are furnished by the purchaser
A Control cable to suit the available crimping tools. Terminal
B Terminal block block hardware is furnished with the
C Seal equipment. All wiring diagrams needed for
installation are furnished in advance.
D Conduit
E Floor line Wires can be easily traced on wiring
diagrams furnished for the equipment. Each
F 1.0” (25 mm) maximum
device is illustrated and identified with a
letter. Each terminal on each device is
Figure 22: Secondary control cable connections
identified by an alphanumeric code. The
wire list adjacent to each device on the
diagram indicates the device and terminal
Primary cable connections number to which each wire is connected at
All cable connections to metal-clad the next connection point.
equipment must be fully insulated to
All secondary control wiring installed by the
comply with the ANSI/IEEE C37.20.2
factory is neatly bundled and attached to
definition of metal-clad equipment.
the cubicle device mounting plates. Make all
Insulation of terminations reduces the
field connections in a similar manner. Figure
likelihood of occurrence of arcing faults. In
22 shows a typical secondary control cable
addition, insulation of terminations is
installation. All purchaser wiring is to be
required to maintain the dielectric withstand
routed behind the cable retainer, which is
capability of the installed equipment.
removable for installation purposes. Use
Recommendations of the cable supplier
plastic or nylon ties to secure all field
should be followed for the installation.
installed wires to the cubicle structure.
Because of considerable variations in
All conduits should be sealed to prevent
installation requirements and available
arcing byproducts from entering conduit
cables, Siemens furnishes a single-bolt,
system. The use of a flame-resistant cable or
single-clamp, terminal lug as standard. For
duct sealing system is recommended.
cable terminations, bus drilling is configured
to accommodate cable terminals with hole All primary and secondary cable entrance
patterns in accordance with NEMA CC1 covers supplied with the equipment that
standards. All insulating and terminating removed during installation to be drilled to
materials other than terminal lugs and cable allow for conduit entry must be re-installed
supports are to be furnished by the to maintain the arc-resistant characteristic
purchaser. of the equipment.
All conduits or other openings should be
sealed to prevent arcing byproducts from
entering conduit system. The use of a flame-
resistant cable or duct sealing system is
recommended.
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Ground connections
A B
A common ground bus is incorporated in all
units for properly grounding the equipment C
after installation.
The ground bus extending through the
equipment is accessible in the primary cable
area of each unit. The interunit connector
has provisions for two bolts at each end. For
ease of assembly, install bottom bolts first.
Front of unit
Verify that the ground bar to the contactor
cell is also bolted to interunit bar, as shown
in Figure 23: Ground bus connection on
page 33.
Provision for connecting the ground bus
must be made in such a manner that a
reliable ground connection is obtained.
Consult latest National Electrical Code®
(NFPA 70®) for ground connection
requirements. D
Temporary ground connections
It is strongly recommended that no work be
done on current carrying parts until these
parts have been disconnected from the E
system and solidly grounded. One method
of solidly grounding the high-voltage circuit
Item Description
is by use of a grounding device. This device
is placed in a cubicle in the same manner as A Right rear side sheet
a contactor carriage and provides a path to B Right mid side sheet
ground. It is furnished only when specified C Ground bar to cable area
in the contract. To ground the main bus, a
D Ground bar to contactor carriage
separate ground and test device must be
E Interunit ground bar
available for use in the associated type
GM-SG-AR switchgear.
Figure 23: Ground bus connection
Hazardous voltage.
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Inspection and testing
Catalog number
Part number
Hazardous voltage.
34
After installation, field additions, or 10. Manually exercise all operating
maintenance, the following checklist should mechanisms, contactors, magnetic
be followed: devices, and other devices to make
certain that they are properly aligned
1. R
emove all blocks or other temporary
and operate freely.
holding means used for shipment from
all component devices in the controller .
a Interlocks performing properly.
interior. If the retaining bracket used for
b
. perate the racking mechanism to
O
shipment of the contactors has not been
ensure free and smooth operation.
removed, remove the retaining bracket
Inspect the stab assembly and the
which secures the left front contactor
shutter mechanism.
wheel to the guide plate.
11. With all loads disconnected, exercise all
2. R
etighten all accessible connections in
electrically operated devices with test
accordance with the torque values
power to determine that they operate
provided in installation section of this
properly. Refer to the wiring diagrams
manual.
for the required control voltage,
3. Check the integrity of the bus supports. frequency, and test power terminal
designations required to test the
4. Check the enclosure to verify that it has
contactor. For the contactor, this should
not been damaged and that electrical
also include tests at the lower limits of
spacing has not been reduced.
the pickup voltage as shown in the
ompare all circuits for agreement with
5. C instruction manual for the contactor.
the wiring diagrams which accompany
12. Ensure that overload relay current range
the controller.
and setting is in agreement with the
6. Make certain that external wiring is clear full-load current and service factor
of bus, and all power wiring is physically shown on the nameplate of each motor,
secured to withstand the effects of the taking into account the current
largest fault current that the supply transformer ratio used in the controller.
system is capable of delivering.
13. Confirm that all fuses are completely
7. Verify that all ground connections have inserted in the clips.
been made properly. If sections of the
14. Install any necessary CT circuit wiring,
controller were shipped separately, they
and remove CT short-circuiting jumpers
must be connected in a manner to
installed for shipment. (Do not remove
assure a continuous ground path.
CT short-circuiting jumpers if no load
he frame of each controller must be
T circuit is connected to the CT.) If short-
grounded. This connection must be circuiting type terminal blocks are
made before making power connections. provided, ensure that short-circuiting
If a ground bus is furnished,the ground screws are removed or shorting links are
connection should be made to the in the OPEN position. Check each CT
ground bus. The control and secondary circuit for continuity through
instrumentation circuits are grounded to its protective devices to ground. Do not
the enclosure. This connection can be operate a motor controller with a CT
temporarily removed for test purposes, secondary circuit open.
but it must be reconnected before the
15. To prevent possible damage to
controller is returned to operation.
equipment or injury to personnel, check
8. C
heck all devices for damage. Make that all parts and barriers that may have
necessary repairs or replacement prior been removed during wiring and
to energizing. installation have been properly installed.
9. C
onfirm that each motor is connected to 16. Before closing the enclosure, remove all
its intended starter. Ensure that fuse metal clips, scrap wire, and other debris
rating is in agreement with the rating from the controller interior. Remove any
specified in the contactor catalog accumulation of dust or dirt, clean out
number. the controller by using a brush, vacuum
cleaner or clean lint-free rags.
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Do not use compressed air, as it will only 25. V
erify that cable clamps and insulators
redistribute contaminants on other are in good condition.
surfaces.
26. C
onfirm incoming primary and
17. After all of the power and control secondary connections are properly
connections are made and with all made and check for shorts or undesired
incoming power disconnected, conduct grounds.
dielectric tests in accordance with the
27. A
ll equipment that has been removed
Dielectric test section of this instruction
during assembly has been replaced.
manual.
28. S
torage battery is fully charged and
18. Install covers, close doors, and make
provided with recharging facilities.
certain that no wires are pinched and
that all enclosure parts are properly 29. C
heck and prepare contactors are
aligned and tightened. prepared per instruction manuals.
19. Verify that all current-carrying parts 30. A
ll filters in vent areas are clean and free
outside the controller have adequate of shipping or construction material.
current-carrying capacity and are
correctly insulated in accordance with 31. C
heck felt gaskets on latching doors
the requirements of the National Electric and/or door frames are clean, free of
Code (NEC). All electrical connections packing or construction material, and
should be made carefully per the wiring are not split or cut or otherwise
diagram furnished with the equipment. damaged.
Tighten all terminals to recommended ll doors are closed and securely latched
32. A
torque values (see Table 11). Use properly. Hardware for doors with 3/8-
recommended crimping tools if crimp 16 hardware is torqued to 25-40 lbf ⋅ ft
lugs are supplied. (34 to 54 N · m).
20. Check all parts for secure mounting and he top-mounted pressure relief channel
33. T
good electrical connections. Inspect (PRC) and exhaust plenum are installed
visually for overall good condition. properly and all hardware is installed
21. Inspect frame for dents and other and torqued.
damage. Swing doors to make sure they Important: Exhaust plenum must be routed
pivot easily. outside the equipment room and to an area
22. Check that high-voltage connections are where personnelwill not be present when
properly insulated. the equipment is energized.
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Hazard of explosion or fire.
Catalog number
Part number
Testing A
dielectric test on secondary and
1. An insulation-resistance test is made on control circuits should be made for one
the high-voltage circuit to be sure that minute at 1,125 V ac or 1,590 V dc. The
all connections made in the field are above voltages are in accordance with
properly insulated. An insulation- NEMA and ANSI/IEEE standards. Certain
resistance test is also advisable on the control devices, such as motors and
control circuit. motor circuits, should be tested at
675 V ac.
2. A
n ac dielectric test, at two times the
nominal system voltage, for one minute, E
lectronic devices should be tested at
should be performed between all phases the voltages specified in the instruction
and from all phases to ground prior to manual for the electronic device.
energizing the equipment. Be sure to
3. With contactor in the DISCONNECTED
disconnect from the circuit any devices
position with the test power source
(control power transformer, surge
connected, make the following tests on
limiters, surge arresters, etc.) which
each unit:
could be damaged by the test voltage. If
a high-potential test set is not available, a
. rip and close the contactor with
T
a Megger* test at 1,000 volts is a the control switch. *M
egger is a registered
suitable second choice. trademark of Megger Group,
b
. T
rip the contactor by passing
Ltd.
T
he dc test voltage is given as a sufficient current (or voltage if
reference only for those using dc tests to applicable) through the coils of
verify the integrity of connected cable protective relays.
installations without disconnecting the
c . T
rip and close the contactor from
cables from the equipment. It represents
any remote control locations.
values believed to be appropriate and
approximately equivalent to the d
. O
perate auxiliary devices.
corresponding power-frequency
e
. Test the ground fault protection
withstand test values specified for each
system (if furnished) in accordance
voltage rating of equipment.
with the manufacturer’s
instructions.
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Vacuum interrupters may emit X-ray radiation.
Can cause death or personal injury.
Excessive dielectric test voltage can cause X-radiation to be emitted
from vacuum interrupters.
Refer to dielectric test of vacuum interrupter in the section “Main
contact inspection” on page 52 for dielectric test procedures
applicable to vacuum interrupter.
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Operation
Enclosure 5. M
echanical interlocks are provided for
The enclosure of Siemens SIMOCLAD is proper operating sequence under
classified as NEMA 1 non-gasketed with normal operating conditions.
external finish ANSI 61 light gray polyester,
6. Instruments, meters, relays, secondary
electrostatically applied. Special colors and
control devices, and their wiring are
finishes are optionally available.
isolated by grounded metal barriers from
Compartments all primary circuit elements with the
The enclosure is classified as Metal Clad per exception of short lengths of wire such
Standard IEEE C37.20.2 and includes the as instrument transformer terminals.
following compartments:
Low-voltage compartment
Contactor and medium-voltage The low-voltage compartment is located in
compartment the middle section between the metering
compartment and the contactor
C
able compartment
compartment. Devices normally mounted in
L ow-voltage compartment this section include the Siemens 9350
power meter, overload relay, ammeter,
Main bus compartment.
control relays, timing relays, pushbuttons,
This design for metal-clad structures indicating lights, protective devices, etc. The
incorporates the following features: location within this section isolates the
devices from any source of high voltage and
1. T
he main switching and interrupting
allows access to these control
device is of the removable (drawout)
compartments without interrupting service.
type arranged with a mechanism for Capac- Dimen-
Terminal blocks for control circuit wiring Position
moving it physically between ity sion (in)
terminations are also accessible in this
CONNECTED and DISCONNECTED
compartment. 1 200 Horizontal 1/4 x 4
positions and equipped with self-
aligning and self-coupling primary Power bus 2 000 Horizontal 3/8 x 6
disconnecting devices, and with The standard bus bar material is copper with 360 Vertical 3/8 x 1 1/2
disconnectable control wiring silver-plated joints for electrical connections.
connections. Copper bus, with tin-plated joint surfaces, is Table 3: Bus bar capacity
also available. Bus bars are insulated with an
2. M
ajor parts of the primary circuit, that
epoxy insulation applied by a fluidized bed
is, the circuit switching or interrupting
method. Bus bar joints are insulated with
devices, buses, and cable areas are
molded insulation boots (where a boot is
completely enclosed by grounded metal
available) or are taped. Additional insulation
barriers that have no intentional
is provided by clearance through air and bus
openings between compartments. All
supports. In some locations, standoff
live parts are enclosed within grounded
insulators are used. Glass-polyester molded
metal compartments.
interunit bus supports are provided as
3. A
utomatic shutters cover primary circuit standard. A high-track resistance material,
elements when the removable element otherwise similar to glass polyester, is also
is in the DISCONNECTED, TEST, or available for certain insulation components.
removed position. The busbar capacity of the main (horizontal)
bus is 1 200 A or 2 000 A. The vertical bus
4. P
rimary bus conductors and connections
(risers) is rated for the capacity of 360 A.
are covered with insulating material.
Table 3 indicates dimensions used for
construction main bus and vertical risers.
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Drawout contactor carriage Enclosed
Contactor Maximum
Siemens SIMOCLAD controller uses the continuous
type voltage rating
ampere rating
97H35P drawout contactor carriage
assembly rated 360 A, 4.76 kV with single- 97H35P 5.0 kV 360
or double-barrel power fuses. Interrupting capacity
The type 97H35P vacuum contactors consist Unfused class Impulse level
Fused class E2
E1 controller
of: controller (BIL) (kV)
(kA)
(MVA)
low-voltage section which contains
1. A symmetrical
the main coil drive and auxiliary [email protected] kV
contacts; 5 kA [email protected] kV 60
[email protected] kV
2. A
medium-voltage section which houses
the vacuum interrupters, and
Table 4: 97H35P contactor ratings
3. A
support structure which provides
mounting for the power fuses, control
transformer and primary fuses, and
drawout attachments.
Features:
Blown fuse indicators
CPT integrated on carriage.
Item Description
Rated voltage 4.76 kV Figure 24: 97H35P 360 A fused front view
Rated current 400 A (open)/360 A (enclosed)
Permissible switching frequency 1 200/hour
Mechanical life 1 000 000 operations
Electrical life 250 000 operations
Closing time 150 ms
Minimum closing command duration 300 ms
325±75 ms (standard)
Opening time
(fast dropout option ≤50 ms)
Arcing time 10-20 ms
Pick-up voltage ac or dc, nominal 85% rated (hot)/70% rated (cold)
Drop-out voltage ac or dc, nominal 74±2 V
Rated control voltage 120-240 V, 50/60 Hz, 125-500 V dc
Coil circuit inrush 600 W
Coil circuit holding 90 W
Auxiliary contact arrangement 2 NO - 2 NC (2 NO + 2 NC for user’s use)
Auxiliary contact rating 10 A, 600 V (NEMA class A600)
Table 5: Operating data (magnetically held) Figure 25: 97H35P 360 A fused rear view
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B
C C
I J
D
E
K
A
F
G
G
D Drive arm for auxiliary contacts H Upper high-voltage terminal K Closing coil
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Current transformers (CT)
Current transformers are mounted in the
cable compartment area. These are used to
drive the overload relay, ammeter or other
devices that require a current input. CT
selection takes into consideration the
burden and accuracy requirements that are
appropriate for the specified
instrumentation and protective devices. The
secondary current rating is always 5 A. The
primary current rating is selected so that the
actual secondary current will be between
3 A and 4 A with the motor (or other load)
operating at full load.
The current transformers used on the
Siemens SIMOCLAD comply with Std. IEEE
C57.13 and are UL recognized.
Table 7: CT characteristics
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Blown fuse-trip mechanism (optional) Primary Secondary
Contactors can be optionally supplied with CPT kVA fuse rating fuse rating
an anti-single-phase trip mechanism which 2.3 kV 3.3 kV 4.0 kV 4.6 kV 6.6 kV 115 V 230 V
offers protection from single phasing due to 0.75 1E 1E 1E 0.5 E 1E 10 A 6.25 A
a blown power fuse. Fused contactors
2.0 3E 2E 2E 2E 1E 20 A 10 A
equipped with the blown fuse-trip
mechanism are pre-adjusted at the factory 3.0 4E 3E 2E 2E 2E 30 A 15 A
so that the opening of one or more power
Table 9: CPT fuse sizes
fuses results in de-energizing the contactor
coil, thus interrupting current to the load.
When a power fuse blows, a plunger Protection system design must be based on
extends from the load end of the fuse which the rating of the motor, the importance of
rotates the spring-loaded trip bar and the drive for the technological process, the
releases a pre-compressed microswitch on operating conditions and the requirements
the side of the contactor. A contact on the of the motor manufacturer.
microswitch opens at this time and
Motor protection relays
de-energizes the contactor magnet coil.
Siemens uses multi-functional motor
Interlock protection relays type 7SK80 designed for
A combination of mechanical and electrical induction-type motors of all sizes.
interlocks is included to:
The relays offer flexible protection functions
1. Prevent forward and back movement of and additional protection functions can be
the drawout carriage (isolation switch), created by the user. For example, a rate of
unless the contactor is open. change of frequency function or a reverse
power function can be created.
2. Prevent the opening of the high-voltage
compartment door, unless the drawout Automation or PLC logic functionality is also
carriage (isolation switch) is in the implemented in the relay.
DISCONNECT position.
Features
3. Prevent the forward movement of the Monitoring functions:
drawout carriage (isolation switch) to
Operational measured values V
the CONNECTED position, unless the
(voltage), I (current), f (frequency)
high-voltage compartment door is
closed. Energy metering values Wp (real power,
wattshours), Wq (reactive power, VAR
Control power transformer (CPT)
hours)
The basic controller includes, as standard, a
0.75 kVA CPT mounted on the drawout Interrupter contact wear monitoring
carriage. Oversize ratings are available up to
Minimum and maximum values
3 kVA, mounted on the drawout carriage.
Trip-circuit supervision (latched
Motor protection
contactors only)
Drive motors often play a decisive role in the
success of a production process. Motor V T fuse-failure monitor
breakdowns frequently result in damage to
Eight oscillographic fault records
driven equipment and production
shutdowns. The resulting cost significantly M
otor statistics.
exceeds the cost of repairing the motor.
Protection functions:
Optimum design of the motor protection
T
ime-overcurrent protection
ensures that damage from thermal overload
(50, 50N, 51, 51N)
is minimized with little reduction in service
life. Secondary faults are minimized in the Directional overcurrent protection,
event of short circuits, ground faults and ground (67N)
winding faults. The spectrum extends from
S
ensitive directional/non-directional
small medium-voltage motors with an
ground-fault detection (50Ns, 67Ns)
output of a few hundred horsepower to
large medium-voltage motors with outputs Displacement voltage (59N/64)
measured in thousands of horsepower.
Inrush restraint
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M
otor protection: Communication interfaces:
Undercurrent monitoring (37) S
ystem/service interface:
Starting time supervision (48) IEC 61850 (optional)
Restart inhibit (66/86) IEC 60870-5-103 (optional)
Locked rotor (14) P
ROFIBUS-DP (optional)
Load jam protection (51M) DNP 3.0 (optional)
Overload protection (49) MODBUS RTU (optional)
T
emperature monitoring Ethernet interface for DIGSI 4 (standard)
Under-/overvoltage protection (27/59) USB front interface for DIGSI 4
(standard).
U
nder-/over-frequency protection
(81O/U)
Contactor failure protection (50BF)
Phase unbalance or negative-sequence
protection (46)
Phase-sequence monitoring (47)
L ockout (86).
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Item Description
CPT Control power transformer
CB1/CB2 Miniature circuit breaker
3X1 Auxiliary contact CPT/external test power
43 Selector local/remote/out
MXA Auxiliary relay
BFS Fuse-trip interlock
M(A1-A2) Contactor coil
LSI Line-switch interlock
RSI Racking switch interlock
Figure 28: Typical control schematic for FVNR squirrel-cage motor controller with remote start-stop
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Isolation and automatic shutter Mechanical interlocks
mechanisms Mechanical interlocks are provided for
Shutter mechanism proper operating sequence under normal
Two automatically operated grounded steel operating conditions.
shutters allow or block access to the
The Siemens SIMOCLAD is designed to
stationary primary disconnects. The shutters
prevent:
are opened by the contactor carriage as it
moves toward the CONNECTED position. The Moving the removable contactor
shutters close as the contactor truck is carriage to or from the CONNECTED
racked away from the CONNECTED position position when the contactor is in the
to the TEST position. The shutters remain CLOSED position.
closed until they are forced open by
Engagement of the racking crank if the
insertion of the contactor carriage. This
compartment door is not securely
design enhances protection for personnel
latched. The contactor carriage can be
compared to shutters that are only linked to
racked only with the compartment door
the racking mechanism. Refer to Figure 29.
closed and latched.
In the reverse operation, when the racking
Closing the contactor unless the primary
mechanism is moved towards the
disconnecting devices are in full contact
DISCONNECTED position, the metal shutter
or are separated by a safe distance.
covers the line- and load-stab assemblies,
thus effectively isolating the line- and load- For racking, a manual drive crank or an
side, high-voltage parts, Figure 29. optional electric motor drive may be used
for either type of equipment.
The contactor carriage racking is interlocked
with the door such that the racking
mechanism will not move the contactor
carriage to the CONNECTED position while
the door is open or unlatched.
A door interlock prohibits closing or opening
of the medium-voltage compartment door
except when the contactor carriage is in the
TEST/DISCONNECTED position. (OFF)
The medium-voltage compartment has a
special cover to allow the entrance of the
contactor carriage. This cover must be
moved to the left/right according to their
position, and once the contactor carriage is
in the racking position, the cover must be
moved to the original close position. If not,
the medium-voltage compartment door will
not be allowed to fully close or latch.
Contactor interlock (screw-type racking)
To prevent accidental insertion or
withdrawal of the contactor when it is
closed, an interlock lever blocks access to
the racking mechanism when the contactor
is closed, or the medium-voltage
compartment door is open or is not latched.
There is also a limit switch installed such
that the limit switch is activated and the NC
(normally closed) contact is open
prohibiting contactor closing when the
electrical racking accessory or the manual
Figure 29: Line shutter in ON position racking crank is in place.
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Racking crank Racking-switch interlock (RSI)
(for screw-type racking system) The racking switch interlock (RSI) is a
The racking crank can be used to manually microswitch mounted on the guide plate
rack the drawout contactor carriage. The which functions to prevent operation of the
racking crank (refer to Figure 30) consists of contactor on the test power when the
an offset handle with a custom socket contactor carriage is in the CONNECTED
assembly welded to the opposite end. The position. As the racking mechanism is
socket end of the crank is designed to moved from DISCONNECT or TEST to the
engage the square shoulder of the racking CONNECT position, the normally closed RSI
screw. To remove the crank, simply pull the contact opens and isolates the test source
assembly off the racking screw. Racking may from the control circuit.
only be performed with the contactor
medium-voltage compartment door closed
and the vacuum contactor open.
Insert the racking crank in the panel access
hole to engage the racking screw. Rotate the
racking crank clockwise until the contactor
carriage is in CONNECTED position (indicator
is in C position).
Figure 31: Line-switch interlock
Rotate the racking crank counterclockwise
until the contactor carriage is in
DISCONNECTED position (indicator is in D
position). The compartment door can now
be opened and the contactor carriage can
be removed from the cubicle.
Line-switch interlock (LSI)
All control power derived from the
secondary of the control power transformer
is carried from the contactor to the low-
voltage control panel through a set of
contact fingers mounted on the rear of the
contactor (refer to Figure 31).
These contact fingers, along with the
mating contact block, which is stationary-
mounted on the guide plate, make up the
Line Switch Interlock (LSI). The function of
this interlock is to disconnect the load from
the CPT secondary prior to disengagement
of the main power stabs as the contactor is
racked out.
Item Description
E
A C F A Hand position
D G B Socket assembly
E
C Articulated joint
C D Custom socket
B E Spring plunger
A
F Racking mechanism shaft
Crank rotated for clarity. G Shoulder portion of shaft
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Maintenance
Hazardous voltage.
Introduction General
Before performing any maintenance: Periodic inspections and maintenance are
essential to obtain safe and reliable
Test all power terminals to verify that
operation of the equipment. When the
incoming power has been disconnected.
equipment is operated under “Usual service
Use only approved high-voltage test
conditions,” maintenance and lubrication is
equipment to check voltage on power
recommended at five-year intervals. “Usual”
terminals.
and “unusual” service conditions are defined
Note: Do not attempt to measure high in ANSI/IEEE C37.20.2 2015, clauses 4 and
voltage (over 600 volts) with a volt-ohm 8.1 and NEMA ICS 1, clause 6.1. Generally,
meter. “Usual service conditions” are defined as an
environment in which the equipment is not
Check all control and secondary circuit
exposed to excessive dust, acid fumes,
terminals with a voltmeter to make
damaging chemicals, salt air, rapid or
certain that all sources of incoming
frequent changes in temperature, vibration,
control and secondary voltage have been
high humidity and extreme temperatures.
disconnected.
For the safety of maintenance personnel as
Connect safety grounds to power
well as others who might be exposed to
terminals after the system has been
hazards associated with maintenance
de-energized, and prior to working on
activities, the safety related work practices
the equipment.
of NFPA 70E should always be followed
Perform all disconnecting, grounding, when working on electrical equipment.
and lockout operations in accordance Maintenance personnel should be trained in
with established safety procedures. the safety practices, procedures and
requirements that pertain to their respective
Follow the procedure outlined in the
job assignments. This instruction manual
“Inspecting and testing” section of this
should be reviewed and retained in a
instruction manual beginning on page
location readily accessible for reference
34 before power is restored.
during maintenance of this equipment.
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The user must establish a periodic b. S
eal off any cracks or openings Contactor type 97H35P
maintenance program to ensure trouble-free which have allowed moisture to Maximum resistance
and safe operation. The frequency of enter the enclosure. Eliminate the Fuse “R” (main contacts
inspection, periodic cleaning and preventive source of any dripping on the rating closed) milliohms at
maintenance schedule will depend upon the enclosure and any other source of 20 °C
operating conditions. NFPA Publication 70B, moisture. None 1.0
“Electrical Equipment Maintenance” may be 2R 11.9
c. R
eplace and thoroughly dry and
used as a guide to establish such a program.
clean any insulating material which 3R 7.3
is damp or wet or shows any 4R 5.6
accumulation of deposited material
6R 4.1
from previous wettings. Conduct an
electrical insulation resistance test 9R 3.1
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Vacuum contactors 3. E
xamine all wire or cable connections
Maintenance of the vacuum contactor for evidence of looseness or
should only be performed with the overheating. Retighten, if necessary. If
contactor de-energized and withdrawn from major discoloration of cable insulation
the controller compartment. or if cable damage is apparent, replace
the damaged portion of the cable.
Racking mechanism adjustment
The racking mechanism for the SIMOCLAD 4. C
losely examine fuse clips. If there is any
controller is designed for smooth and easy sign of overheating or looseness check
operation. The mechanism is factory the spring pressure, tightness of clamps,
adjusted and with normal use, no etc. Replace the fuse clips if the spring
maintenance is required, except for a light pressure compares unfavorably with that
coat of grease (Siemens part no. 15-172- of other similar fuse clips in the
879-201) at the moving joints. When controller. Make sure that fuses are
properly adjusted, the racking mechanism completely inserted.
will provide the correct amount of line- and
5. E
xamine all joints for plating wear,
load-power stab finger engagement.
replace if the plating is worn out. Special
Mechanical interlocks attention should be paid to the stab
Interlocks are designed to help prevent fingers under such adverse
possible personal injury or equipment environmental conditions where sulfur
damage resulting from accidental or dioxide, chlorine, some hydrocarbons
intentional misuse of equipment. and salt water exists in the atmosphere.
Replace if evidence of copper oxide or
Never attempt to operate this equipment
other films have formed. Use Siemens
unless all interlocks are installed and
contact lubricant number 15-172-791-
operating properly. The recommended
233 to protect the stab finger joint from
points can be reviewed in the maintenance
deterioration. Worn plating on the stabs
program.
can result in overheating and may lead
All mechanical interlocks are factory to flashover. Plating wear-through can
adjusted, for smooth and positive operation. be expected after approximately 1 500
Maintenance should include the following racking operations.
items:
6. E
xamine insulation on conductor for
1. A
light coat of grease (Siemens part no. overheating or chafing against metal
15-172-879-201) on the moving parts edges that could progress into an
and pivots every year or 20 000 insulation failure. Replace any damaged
contactor operations, whichever comes conductors, and ensure replacement
first. conductors are braced or shielded if
needed to avoid similar damage in
2. A
djustment to allow the interlocking
future operations.
levers and latches to pivot freely.
7. B
e sure that any conditions that caused
Electrical joints and terminals
overheating have been corrected.
Carefully inspect all visible accessible
electrical joints and terminals in the bus and
wiring system.
1. R
etighten bolts and nuts at the bus
joints if there is any sign of overheating
or looseness. Refer to “Recommended
torque values” in Table 11.
2. If joint or terminations appear to be
badly discolored, corroded or pitted, or
show evidence of having been subjected
to high temperature, the parts should be
disassembled and cleaned or replaced.
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Blown fuse-trip mechanism
Important: Use of the trip mechanism with
fuses other than Siemens type FM motor
fuses can result in failure of the trip bar to
A
operate.
After the trip mechanism has operated, or if B 1
any of the power fuses have been removed
or replaced, the following checks and 2
adjustments must be performed. 4
1. A
ll fuses must be installed in clips with 3 5
load side of fuse resting on support tray
as shown in Figure 33. Plunger end of
fuse must be facing forward, away from
disconnect fingers on contactor.
C
2. With the trip bar in its normal spring
return (deactivated position), the trip
bar should rest against the stop screw
on the right hand contactor side plate as
shown in Figure 33. The trip bar must be Item Description
held in this position while performing
A Plunger Figure 33: Adjustment of the
adjustments 3 and 4. plunger
B Stop tray
3. Adjust each of the three plunger
C Stop screw
assemblies shown in Figure 33 to obtain
a 1/16” (1.6 mm) gap between the
plunger (1) and the end of the
corresponding fuse as follows: Insert a
1/16” (1.6 mm) shim between the end
of the fuse and the plunger (1). Loosen
B
locknut (2) and turn adjusting screw (3)
until there is no gap between stop nut C
A
(4) and trip bar (5). Retighten lock nut
(2).
4. R
eferring to Figure 33, loosen the B
machine screw which threads into the C
pushrod and adjust outward (lengthen) D
until the micro-switch contacts just
close. Then adjust outward one
additional full turn and tighten the
locknut.
5. R
eferring to Figure 35, insert a 3/16”
(4.8 mm) thick shim between one of the
three plungers and the adjacent fuse, A
rotating the trip bar in the direction
shown. The microswitch contacts should
open at this point. If they do not, loosen Item Description Item Description
the locknut and adjust the machine A Pushrod Insert 3/16” (4.8 mm)
B
screw to shorten dimension “A” slightly B Locknut
shim
until the switch contacts open, then Direction of trip bar
C Machine screw C
retighten the locknut. rotation
D Switch contacts close
Figure 34: Adjustment of the trip mechanism in Figure 35: Operational check of trip
deactivated position mechanism
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Main contact inspection Mechanical interlock arm
1. Check the upper and lower flanges and Check the height of the interlock arm bolt
interrupter shaft for signs of head as shown in Figure 36: Adjustment of
contamination or corrosion. If there is mechanical interlock arm bolt height on
contamination, use a clean cloth with page 52, and lubricate the bolt head once
warm water and a small amount of per year or every 20 000 operations.
liquid household detergent as a cleaning Lubricant used should be Siemens contact
agent. Dry thoroughly using a lint-free lubricant part no. 15-172-791-233 or
cloth. If there is corrosion, replace with a Siemens lubricant part no. 15-172-879-201.
new interrupter.
Note: Slight wear of the bolt head is normal.
2. With the vacuum interrupter closed, If replacement of the interlock bolt is
check the amount of main contact wear necessary, do not replace with a standard
in the vacuum interrupter. Observe the bolt of the same size. Use only replacement
erosion mark on the lower moving stem bolt 25-154-488-155 available from
of the interrupter. This mark should be Siemens.
visible with the contactor closed. If the
Lubrication
mark is not visible, the allowable contact
It is essential that the equipment is
wear has been exceeded, and the
lubricated carefully and properly to guard
interrupter must be replaced
against corrosion and to ensure that all
3. Check the vacuum interrupter for operating parts work freely. Old grease
integrity of the vacuum. With the should be removed and parts relubricated.
contactor open, apply 18 kV ac between Relubricate at more frequent intervals, if
the upper and lower terminals for one required, with Siemens lubricant part no.
minute. If the interrupter withstands this 15-172-879-201.
test, it is acceptable. If voltage
Note: Use of lubricant not suitable for the
breakdown occurs, the interrupter must
application will make the mechanism very
be replaced. For interrupter
difficult to operate.
replacement, contact your Siemens sales
office.
Item Description
A
A Stainless steel interlock bolt
B OFF position
C Floor (bottom of wheel)
B
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Electrical contacts Protective relays and instruments
Lubricate stationary silver-surfaced contacts To ensure satisfactory operation of
with electrical contact lubricant part no. protective relays and instruments, do not
15-172-791-233 prior to use, as follows: leave device covers off longer than
necessary. When a cover has been broken,
ipe contacts clean
1. W
cover the device temporarily and replace
2. A
pply lubricant to contact surfaces broken glass as soon as possible.
3. W
ipe off excess lubricant, leaving a film. Equipment surfaces
Avoid getting lubricant on insulation. Inspect the painted surfaces and touch up
scratches as necessary. Touchup paint is
Fuse clip inspection
available from Siemens. This paint matches
Closely examine fuse clips. If there is any
the unit and is thinned and ready for use in
sign of overheating or looseness, check the
one pint (473 ml3) spray cans.
spring pressure or tightness of clamps.
Recommended torque
Replace the fuse clips if the spring pressure
When making bolted assemblies, the
compares unfavorably with that of other
following considerations should be
similar fuse clips. Make sure that fuses are
generally followed. The recommended
completely inserted.
torque is determined by the size and type of
Terminals and joints hardware used. Refer to Table 11.
If joints or terminations appear too badly
1. Metal-to-metal ‒ apply standard torque
discolored, corroded or pitted, or show
as listed.
evidence of having been subjected to high
temperature, the parts should be 2. Metal-to-insert molded in compound
disassembled and replaced or cleaned. part ‒ apply approximately 2/3 of
Examine all wire or cable connections for standard torque.
evidence of looseness or overheating.
3. Compound-to-insert molded in
Re-torque if necessary. If major discoloration
compound part ‒ apply approximately 1/2
or cable damage is apparent, replace the
of standard torque.
damaged parts.
4. Compound-to-compound ‒ apply
Periodic cleaning
approximately 1/2 of standard torque.
Accumulation of dust and foreign material
such as coal dust, cement dust, or lamp
black must be removed from the contactor
and all surfaces must be wiped clean at /3 standard
2
Hazardous voltage.
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General Inspection of overload relays
The excessive currents occurring during a The complete overload relay must be
fault may result in structure, component replaced if burnout of the heater element
and/ or conductor damage due to has occurred. Any indication of an arc
mechanical distortion, thermal damage, striking or burning the overload relay also
metal deposits, smoke or any combination requires replacement.
thereof. After a fault, repair the cause of the
If there is no visual indication of damage
fault; inspect all equipment per NEMA
that would require replacement, contact
Standards Publication No. ICS 2, Annex A,
operation must be verified by electrically or
and make any necessary repairs or
mechanically tripping and resetting the
replacements prior to placing the equipment
overload relay.
into service again. Be sure that all
replacements (if any) are of the proper Inspection of fuse holders
rating and are suitable for the application. If Replace fuse holders if the insulation
in doubt, contact your Siemens mounts, barriers,or fuse clips show signs of
representative. damage, deterioration,heating, distortion or
looseness.
Inspection of enclosures
Inspect the external surfaces of the Inspection of fuses
enclosure for evidence of deformation or Always replace all three fuses in a three-
discoloration. Any signs of deformation or phase circuit even though only one or two
discoloration are usually indicative of are open-circuited since internal damage
damage within. Extensive damage will suffered by fuses not replaced could result
require replacement of enclosure parts and in nuisance shutdown later. Perform Pre-
the enclosed equipment. Ensure that door- energization check procedures detailed on
mounted devices and safety interlocks page 34 in this instruction manual before
function properly. restoring the equipment to service.
Inspection of terminals and internal
conductors
Inspect all electrical terminals and
conductors and replace any that show
evidence of discoloration, melting, arcing
damage and cable or bus insulation
damage. Special attention should be paid to
the stab (disconnect) fingers of the isolating
switches and contactors.
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The information provided in this
document contains merely general
descriptions or characteristics of
performance which in case of actual use
do not always apply as described or
which may change as a result of further
development of the products. An
obligation to provide the respective
characteristics shall only exist if expressly
agreed in the terms of contract.
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