On-Load

Tap-Changers
 Why Voltap R&D MILESTONES
1952
• Reliable to operate – our confidence Manufacturing of On-Load Tap-Changers (OLTC) in Bulgaria starts
in VOLTAP tap-changers comes from in 1952. The first (YR) series of Tap-Changers is based on licenses
our expertise in providing solutions from the established Austrian company ELIN-Union.
for transformer manufacturers, grid
operators and energy producers for 1962
over 70 years. The RS series of Tap-Changers starts development with the
latest RS models still in production today. The improved RS2
• Easy to maintain - our patented (1964) and RS3 (1967) establish the main trends in Tap-Changer
designs are simple and robust, proven manufacturing in the company and Bulgaria.
in operation in more than 65 countries
all over the world. 1974
The new RS4 series is a significant step in the development of
• Flexible design and manufacturing - Elprom OLTC.
we are ready to accommodate your
technical and commercial 1983
requirements in the design of our Development and adoption of new series for general and
products. specialized use: RS5, RS6 and RS7. Improved variants of these
types are still in production today.
• Compact in size - our compact design
will reduce the overall dimensions
1988
and weight of your transformer. The new series RS9 is adopted, a bestselling series which is
still a major part of the Elprom product range.
• Certified - Our tap-changers are
certified in leading independent 1991
laboratories like CESI, KEMA, KERI, Research and development in Elprom continues with the
ZKU, and approved by many national adoption of the series RS12 and RS16. RS12 quickly becomes
electricity authorities. All type tests another bestselling series of Elprom OLTCs together with the
are performed according to IEC
60214-1 and all VOLTAP tap-changers 1997
meet and exceed the requirements of Further improvement of the RS9 series with the RS9.3 and
the standard. RS9.3 1250 A types.
2004
RS21 is designed to operate in SF6 gas insulated transformers
according to requirements of the Korean Electric Power Corporation
(KEPCO).
2009
The RSV9 series enters production, a vacuum interrupter variant
of the RS9 oil-based OLTC. Initial types are with a single and three
phases for 400 A, 550 A and 1200 A maximum rated current.

2013
New three phase vacuum OLTC type RSV 6.3 for 1250 A
current was developed and put into production.

2016
The prototype for a new vacuum type OLTC is tested and put into
production – RSV12, based on the single column design of the RS12 oil
type series. Soon it turns into one of Elprom’s most popular series.

2021
A three-phase development of the RS21 tap-changer for
operation in SF6 environment in the KEPCO grid.

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 Three phase design for transformers with delta connected windings
OLTC Type RS 5/ RS 5.3 RSV 5.3
Mechanical endurance 500,000 s.o. 500,000 s.o.
Electrical endurance 150,000 s.o. 300,000 s.o.
Maximum rated currents 200, 400, 630, 1250 A up to 1250 A
Highest voltage for equipment up to 72,5 kV up to 36 kV
Step voltage up to 3000 V up to 1000 V
Maximum number of tap operating positions 14/27 14/27
Tap selector insulation level K, L K
Carrying flange shape elliptic / round round

Three phase design for regulation at neutral point

OLTC Type RS 6 / RS 6.3 RSV 6.3
Mechanical endurance 500,000 s.o. 500,000 s.o.
Electrical endurance 150,000 s.o. 300,000 s.o.
Maximum rated currents up to 1250 A up to 1200 A
Highest voltage for equipment up to 300 kv up to 300 kV
Step voltage up to 2500 V up to 2500 V
Maximum number of tap operating positions 14/27 14/27
Tap selector insulation level K, L, M K, L, M
Carrying flange shape elliptic / round round

Three phase design for regulation at neutral point

Single phase design for regulation at any point on the winding
OLTC Type RS 9 / RS 9.3 RSV 9.3
Mechanical endurance 1 000,000 s.o. 1 200,000 s.o.
Electrical endurance 500,000 s.o. 500,000 s.o.

Maximum rated currents I ph: 200, 400, 630, 800, I ph: 400, 550, 700,
1200, 1600 A 1200, 1500 A
Ill ph: 200, 400, 630 A III ph: 400, 550, 700
Highest voltage for equipment up to 300 kV up to 300 kv
Step voltage up to 4000 V up to 3500 V
Maximum number of tap operating positions 18/35 18/35
Tap selector insulation level K, L, M, N, P K, L, M, N, P
Carrying flange shape elliptic / round
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 Compact three phase design for transformers with star and delta
connected windings
Single phase design for regulation at any point on the winding

OLTC Type RS 12 RSV 12

Mechanical endurance 800,000 s.o. 1 200,000 s.o.
Electrical endurance 200,000 s.o. 800,000 s.o.
Maximum rated currents 200, 400 A 250, 400, 600 A
Highest voltage for equipment up to 145 kV up to 145kV
Step voltage up to 2500 V up to 2500 V
Maximum number of tap operating positions 14/27 12/23
Carrying flange shape round round

Tap-changers used in SF6 Gas Insulated Transformers

OLTC Type RS21 (single-phase) RSV22 (three-phase)
Mechanical Endurance 800,000 s.o. 800,000 s.o.
Electrical Endurance 200,000 s.o. 200,000 s.o.
Maximum rated currents 310 A 400А
Highest voltage for equipment 72,5 kV 72,5kV
Step voltage 1200 V 1200 V
Maximum number of tap operating positions up to 23 up to 23
Carrying flange shape elliptic round
Standard IEC/IEEE 60214 IEC/IEEE 60214

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 Motor Drive Unit
MZ 4.4
MZ 4.4 is the standard motor drive unit for
VOLTAP tap-changers. It can also be used
for tap-changers made by other
manufacturers, as well as for replacement of
outdated or damaged drive units. The MDU
box is made of aluminium alloy, and the
front panel is protected from environmental
impact by a protective cover (door). A
standard MZ 4.4 is equipped with a lighting
device, contact socket, a document pocket,
etc.
Additional functions can be added to the
motor drive unit according to customer's
requirements.

Technical Data
Electrical motor rated power kW 0,75 / 1,1 (0,9 / 1,3 for 60 Hz)
Rated frequency Hz 50 / 60
Supply voltage V 3 AC 380 / 400
Synchronous speed min-¹ 1500 (1800 for 60 Hz)
Revolutions of hand crank per tap change operation revs 33
Revolutions of outgoing shaft per tap change operation revs 33
Drive shaft torque Nm 17 / 24
Duration of the tap change operation s 4,5
Maximum number of operating positions - 35
Control circuit voltage V AC 220/230
Insulation level of voltage Ph - PE kW 2,5
Heater elements power W 300
Protective degree IP IP55
Weight kg 104

The following special executions of motor drive are offered to meet the specific requirements of customers:

• Degree of protection IP 66.

• Revolutions of outgoing shaft per tap change operation: 0,5; 1; 6; 16,5.
• Various supply voltage for operation and control circuits at customer request.
• Execution for a cold climate with heater elements power 4 x 150 W for a minimum operating temperature of
-60°C.
• With single phase el. motor
• Drive shaft torque 50 Nm
• Box from stainless steel
• Maximum number of operating positions 125

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Elprom Heavy Industries
Address:
41, Rojen Blvd. 1271 Sofia, Bulgaria

Telephone:
+359 2 80 33 200

Email:
[email protected]

Web:
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