MEDIUM VOLTAGE SWITCHING DEVICE

HVX
Vacuum circuit-breaker
12 - 24 kV ( 2500 A, 40 kA)

Installation
Operation
Maintenance
0

No. AGS 531 301-01

Edition 07/07
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Technical instruction

AREVA T&D

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Content
1
1.1
1.2
1.3
1.4
1.5
1.6

Regulations and Provisions

Remarks on this Technical Instruction
Terms and symbols used
Use in line with the intended purpose
Applied standards
Safety provisions
Disposal after the end of service life

4
4
4
4
5
5
5

2
2.1
2.2
2.3

Technical data
Type designation
Technical data
Control and operating devices

6
6
6
7

Variants

4
4.1
4.2
4.3

Delivery, storage and transport

Delivery
Storage
Transport

10
10
10
10

5
5.1
5.2
5.3
5.4

Assembly
Instructions for assembly
HVX-F Mechanical assembly
HVX-E Mechanical assembly
Connecting the control lines

11
11
11
14
15

6
Commissioning
6.1 HVX-E (withdrawable unit)
6.2 HVX-F (fixed type)

16
17
17

7
7.1
7.2
7.3
7.4
7.5

Operation
Control elements and operator interface
Interlocks
Actuate withdrawable part (only HVX-E)
Charging the energy storing device
Switching operations

18
18
19
19
20
20

8
8.1
8.2
8.3
8.4
8.5
8.6
8.7

Servicing
Safety
Servicing schedule
Cleaning insulating components
Corrosion protection
Avoid condensation
Lubrication instructions
Maximum admissible number of breaking
operations of the vacuum chambers

21
21
21
22
22
22
23

Annex
Accessories
Auxiliary products
Screw fastenings
How to treat the contact surfaces

26
26
26
27
27

9
9.1
9.2
9.3
9.4

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1 Regulations and Provisions

1.1

Remarks on
this Technical
Instruction

This Technical Instruction describes

transport, assembly, operation, handling and maintenance of the series
HVX vacuum circuit breakers.
It must be stored so that it is at any
time readily accessible and can be
used by persons who work on the
circuit-breaker or the panel with this
circuit-breaker.
When re-selling the circuit-breaker
or the panel with circuit-breaker,
make sure that this Technical Instruction is transmitted as well.
The following additional documents
must be observed for this circuitbreaker:
Purchase agreement containing
the stipulations on the specific
equipment of the circuit-breaker
and the legal details.
The contract specific circuit breaker wiring diagram / documentation
Project notes regarding the HVX
circuit breaker
For assembly and operation of
the circuit-breaker, the operating
manual of the switchgear in
which it is operated must be
complied with.
As our products are subject to continuous further development, we reserve the right to changes regarding
standards, illustrations and technical
data.
All dimensions not specified in detail
are in millimeters.

1.2

Terms and
symbols used

This Technical Instruction uses certain terms and symbols. They warn
about dangers or provide important
information which must be complied
with at all costs so as to avoid danger and damage:
Warning
This warning symbol indicates dangerous
electrical voltage. Contact with voltage may result in
fatal injury!
Warning
This warning symbol indicates danger of injury. Observe alle instructions that are labeled with this
sign to avoid death or serious
injury.
Important
This notice symbol is used
for information which is important to avoid damage.

1.3

Use in line with the

intended purpose

The HVX vacuum circuit-breaker is

intended exclusively as a switching
unit in air-insulated medium-voltage
switchgear. It may only be used in
the scope of the specified standards
and the switchgear-specific technical data. Any other use constitutes
improper use and may result in dangers and damage.
Important:
Operating reliability and
service life depend on correct operation.
Disclaimer of liability
The manufacturer shall not be held
responsible for damage which occurs if
instructions in this Technical Instruction are not complied with,
the circuit-breaker is not operated according to its intended use
(see above),
the circuit-breaker is assembled,
connected or operated improperly,
accessories or spare parts are
used which have not been approved by the manufacturer,
the circuit-breaker is converted
without the manufacturer's approval, or if inadmissible parts are attached.

1.4

1.5

Applied
standards

The three-pole HVX vacuum circuitbreaker

corresponds to the requirements
for AC switchgear for voltages
above 1 kV acc. to IEC 62271100;
complies, regarding its switching
capacity and insulating level,
ANSI C37.... (please enquire at
the manufacturer's)
corresponds, as a withdrawable
unit, to IEC 62271-102.
Type approval of vacuum interrupter chambers acc. to. RV
The vacuum interrupter chambers
have been approved by the X-Ray
Ordinance (RV) of the Federal Republic of Germany up to a maximum
voltage amounting to the rated shorttime power-frequency voltage (rated
power frequency withstand voltage)
defined by DIN VDE/IEC. Thus, they
satisfy the conditions for operation
exempt of approval up to the voltage
in question according to the X-Ray
Ordinance (RV).
Environmental and
operating conditions
HVX circuit-breakers may only be
operated under normal operating
conditions acc. to IEC 60694. Operation under conditions deviating
from these is only admissible upon
consultation and with the written approval of the manufacturer.
Ambient conditions
Temperature class
"minus 5 indoors" 1)
Ambient temperature
min./max.

-5/40 oC 1)

Average value over 24

hours (max.)

35 oC 1)

Max. installation altitude above sea level

1000 m 1)

1)

higher values on request

Safety provisions

The work described in this Technical

Instruction may only be performed by
specialist electricians who have proved their experience with the HVX
circuit-breaker and all relevant Safety
provisions.
Applicable standards and regulations:
The locally applicable accident
prevention, operating and work
instructions must be complied
with.

1.6

Disposal after the

end of service life

A manual on disposal after the end

of the service life is available for disposal of the HVX vacuum circuit
breaker.
Disposal at the end of the service life
is performed as a service by the Service Center at the manufacturer's
which is subject to a fee. Please
contact the Service Center (see
page 2).

Installation 2):
IEC 61936-1 / HD 637 S1
Operation of electrical equipment 2): EN 50110-1
2)

The national standards applicable in

the country where the equipment is
to be installed must be complied
with.

Read these instructions carefully before you work on the circuit-breaker,

and perform the work detailed in it
according to the descriptions. Do
not perform any work on the circuitbreaker which is not described in
this Technical Instruction.
Warning:
Before starting work on
the circuit-breaker, deenergize the system,
verify it for zero voltage and
earth the system according to
the applicable safety rules pursuant to EN50110-1.
Warning:
Before performing work
on the circuit-breaker,
switch off the supply
voltage and prevent it
from reclosing.
Warning:
There is a risk of injury
when working on the
drive mechanism.
Before commencing work, release the energy-storing device
by performing the operating sequence OFFONOFF and remount the drives transport securing device (see chapter 6).
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2 Technical data

2.1

Type designation

The type designation on the nameplate (Fig. 2.1) specifies essential

technical data. The type designation
(1) is broken down in this example.

Example

HVX

12 - 31 - 08 - E

Series HVX
Rated voltage 12 kV
Rated short-circuit breaking current 31,5 kA
Rated normal current 800 A
F: fixed type
E: withdrawable unit

The following data on the nameplate

are relevant for replacement or in
case of any queries:

Type designation (1)

3

Serial number (2)

Year of construction (3)

Fig. 2.1
Nameplate
1 Type designation
2 Serial number
3 Year of construction
4 Technical data

2.2

Technical data

Rated voltage Ur

[kV]

12

17,5

24

Rated lightning impulse withstand voltage Up

[kV]

75

95

125

Rated power frequency withstand voltage Ud

[kV]

28

38

50

Rated operating current Ir max.

[A]

Rated cable-charging breaking current Ic

[A]

Rated short-circuit breaking current Isc max.

[kA]

40

31,5

Rated short-time current Ik ( 3 s) max.

[kA]

40

31,5

Rated frequency fr

[Hz]

2500
25

31,5

50/60

2.3

Control and
operating devices

The circuit breaker been designed

on principle so as to permit manual
operation.
The drive mechanisms of the individual switching devices can be
equipped, depending on the specific
customer's model, with additional
electrical control and operating devices. These are defined in the circuit
breaker-specific wiring diagram (see
separate documentation).
Component fitting options:
Motor

Overview of rated supply voltages

Direct voltage DC

[V]

24

Alternating voltage AC [V]

48

60

110

(110) / 120

125

220

(220) / 230

Power consumption, solenoids and motor

Power consumption [W]
Solenoids / motor
DC [W]

AC 50/60 Hz [VA]

Closing release

250

Opening release

250

Undervoltage release

approx. 12

Motor for energy-storage device

approx. 100

Motor for withdrawable unit

approx. 120

Secondary release

approx. 12

for charging the energy-storing

device (spiral spring)

Information about the power consumption of solenoids and the motor is available from
the manufacturer. The supply voltage data is required to this effect.

HVX-E: electric actuation of the

withdrawable unit

Operating times *
Times for solenoids and motor

Closing release

Minimum command time "OFF" el. tripping

[ms]

20

1 ea.

Minimum command time "ON" el. tripping

[ms]

20

[s]

12

Opening release
3 ea. max.

Motor charging time

* Rated frequency according to specification on nameplate (50/60 Hz)

Technical data, auxiliary switch

Secondary release
(Transformer-operated release)

DC [V]
Rated supply voltage
[V]

48

125

220

Switching capacity

[A]

10

3,8

10

Time factor T=L/R

[ms]

20

1 ea. max.
Maximum equipment opening release
and secondary release: 3 units in total
Undervoltage release
1 ea.
Blocking coil
Blocking coils prevent the circuit
breaker from being closed and
opened via the push-buttons
"ON" or "OFF", as well as manual
actuation of the withdrawable
unit.
If the rated supply voltage has
fallen or is shut off, all blocking
coils are in "blocked" position.

AC [V]

10

Rated short-time current

Rated continuous current

120

230

250 A / 3 s
[A]

15

Auxiliary switches

Anti-pumping relay

Auxiliary switches are always actuated directly by the switch shaft via an
intermediate linkage. Their position
always corresponds to that of the
main contacts. As standard, the circuit-breaker is equipped with two
auxiliary switches with 8 contact elements each.

If an ON and OFF command is simultaneously and permanently present at the circuit-breaker, the latter
returns to its initial position after closing. It remains in this initial position
until the ON command is issued
anew. This prevents continuous closing and opening ("pumping").

The switching functions have been

set in the factory according to the
wiring diagram.

3 Variants

HVX model for the following technical data (Fig. 3.1 and 3.2):
1

12 kV < Ur 24 kV
1250 A < Ir 2500 A
25 kA < Isc 40 kA

7
6

4
3
1 Conductor bar terminal /
moving contact
2 Circuit-breaker pole
3 Front handles (optional)
4 Nameplate
5 Operator interface
6 Secondary terminal 64-pole
7 Drive housing
11 Securing points
(corresp. to earthing points)

1
11

Fig. 3.1
Vacuum circuit-breaker HVX-F fixed type with secondary terminal, 64-pole

1 Conductor bar terminal /

moving contact
2 Circuit-breaker pole
3 Front handles (optional)
4 Nameplate
5 Operator interface
6 Secondary terminal 64-pole
7 Drive housing
8 Rollers
9 Withdrawable unit
10 Insertion opening for crank to move
the circuit-breaker into its disconnected/service position / manually/motor-driven

4
3

10
9
8
Fig. 3.2
Vacuum circuit-breaker HVX-E withdrawable unit with secondary terminal, 64-pole

HVX model for the following technical data (Fig. 3.3 and 3.4):

Ur 12 kV
Ir 1250 A
Isc 25 kA

1a

15
14

1a
1b
2
6
7
11
12
13
14
15

Top conductor bar terminal

Bottom conductor bar terminal
Circuit-breaker pole
Secondary terminal
(control connector)
Drive housing
Securing points
Rocker (operating lever)
Press rod
Flexible conductor
Vacuum interrupter chamber

1b

11

13

12
Fig. 3.3
Vacuum circuit-breaker HVX-F fixed type with secondary terminal, 64-pole

7
1

2
3
1 Conductor bar terminal /
moving contact
2 Circuit-breaker pole
3 Front handles (optional)
4 Nameplate
5 Operator interface
6 Secondary terminal 64-pole
7 Drive housing
8 Rollers
9 Withdrawable unit
10 Insertion opening for crank to move
the circuit-breaker into its disconnected/service position /
manually/motor-driven

10
9
8
Fig. 3.4
Vacuum circuit-breaker HVX-E withdrawable unit with secondary terminal, 64-pole

4 Delivery, storage and transport

4.1

Delivery

Handle shipping units carefully

when unloading and unpacking
them.
Shipping units must be unpacked
immediately after receipt. Any damage occurred in transit must be
recorded and reported immediately to the manufacturer.
On delivery, the consignment
must be checked for completeness.
The supplier must be notified in
writing about any discrepancies.

4.2

Fig. 4.1
Shipping unit

Storage

The transport packaging is not intended for storage. The risk of storing
the parts in packed condition shall
be the consignee's responsibility!

4.3

>50

Transport

Transport using a forklift truck:

Only transport the circuit-breaker
within its shipping unit on a pallet.
Transport without pallet:
Lift circuit-breaker acc. to Fig. 4.2.
A rope (not a metallic steel cable)
12 to 15 mm or a strap is required to this effect.
Warning:
Make sure the rope or
strap is strong enough
to bear the weight of
the circuit-breaker.

Fig. 4.2
Transport

Weights [kg]
Type

HVX-F fixed type

HVX-E withdrawable Unit
(Guide values without packaging)

10

Rated Current [kA]

< 1600

2000/2500

135

160

5 Assembly

5.1

The circuit-breaker is supplied in position "OFF" and with the energy storing device "released".

Instructions for
assembly

Dimension drawings are made

available on request.
Check technical data on nameplate.
Check supply voltage of the control and operating devices installed.
5.2

Warning:
Observe the safety provisions of chapter 1.5.

Warning:
Risk of injuries.
The energy storing device must not be charged until assembly is finished.

HVX-F Mechanical assembly

Screws and attachments are not included in the scope of supply.

5.2.1

Fastening the
circuit-breaker

Warning:
The frame being used
must be suitable to
bear the weight of the
circuit-breaker (see Chapter 4).
Fasten the circuit-breaker to the
frame below the drive housing using
4 screws M 10 (Fig. 5.1).

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Important:
Comply with the specified
tightening torques (refer to
Annex).
Make sure not to distort the circuitbreaker when screw-fastening it.

147
B
140

Fig. 5.1
Drillings for screw-fastening

HVX circuit-breaker designed acc. to ...

... Fig. 3.1

... Fig. 3.3

Pole center spacing

[mm]

165

185

210

275

150

210

[mm]

484

484

534

664

408

534

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5.2.2

Earth terminal

Important:
Coat contact surfaces and
comply with the specified
tightening torques (refer to
Annex).
The screw coupling can be used for
earthing the circuit-breaker. Moreover, there are two bore-holes 12.5
mm on both sides of the frame to
enable connection to the earth, if applicable (Fig. 5.2).
Design and dimensioning of the
circuit-breaker's earth terminal
acc. to IEC 62271-100.
Select the cross section of and
the material used for the earth
conductor according to HD 637
S1 or the appropriate national
work instruction.

12,5

Fig. 5.2
Drillings for earth terminal

5.2.3

Remove transport support

The circuit breaker is protected

against tipping over via a transport
support (U section rail) on the central switch pole (Fig. 5.3).
Remove transport support on assembly.

Fig. 5.3
HVX-F (switch pole)
1 Transport support
12

 Take account of DIN 43 670 and

DIN 43 671 regarding the dimensioning for continuous current.

5.2.4 Connecting conductor bars

Important:
Aluminium conductor bars
must not be connected to
silver-plated connection
areas of the circuit-breaker. Inadmissible matching of materials.

Maximum distance of the next

support point from the circuitbreaker's terminals in the direction of the switch pole axis. 3x
pole center spacing of circuitbreaker. If the next supporting
point is not located in the direction of the switch pole axis, make

Important:
Coat contact surfaces and
comply with the specified
tightening torques (refer to
Annex).

1250 A
1600 A
2000 A
2500 A

Screw-fasten conductor bar (take

account of DIN 43 679).
The circuit-breaker must not be
deformed by screw-fastening the
conductor bars.

Connection areas

Rated voltage Ir
630 A

sure that the circuit-breaker pole

is not exposed to higher electrodynamic forces.

on the circuit-breaker

on the conductor bar

Metallically bright copper

Copper or aluminium

Silver-plated copper

Copper or silver-plated copper

In case of aluminium:
use an intermediate layer of copper (thickness 0.1 mm) corresponding to the full size of the connection area (reduction of rated normal current by 13 %)

40

15

25

630/1250 A

25

25

240

458

60

25

1600 A

15

25

25

458

80

Thread
reach
Einschraubtiefe
20
22mm
mm
20

Fig. 5.4
High-voltage connector for the fixed type
(HVX model according to Fig. 3.1)

26

50

M12

M12

26
9,5

2000 A
2500 A

344

10,5

25

40

50

Fig. 5.5
High-voltage connector for the fixed type
(HVX model according to Fig. 3.3)

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5.3

HVX-E Mechanical
assembly

A transport truck (optional) is used

to rack the circuit-breaker into the
panel (Fig. 5.6).
For the design and method of operation of the transport truck used,
please refer to the instructions for
the panel in question.
Placing circuit-breaker on
transport truck and racking
it into the panel
Important:
When performing the following assembly steps, observe and comply with the
instructions given for the panel used.
Important:
Optionally, HVX withdrawable units and panels may be
coded to match (Fig. 5.7).
This is to prevent a withdrawable
unit from being racked completely
into the panel if the rated data do
not match.
1. Check the ratings indicated on
the nameplate between the
HVX-E and the panel.

Fig. 5.6
Circuit-breaker on transport truck in front of the panel

Earth terminal

2. Place the circuit-breaker on the

transport truck rails.
3. Lock the circuit-breaker on the
transport truck.

The switching device potential is linked to the panel via the two front
wheels of the withdrawable unit
(Fig. 5.8).

4. Couple the transport truck to the

panel.
5. Unlock the circuit-breaker from
the transport trolley and rack the
circuit-breaker into the panel. The
circuit breaker must latch into the
lock rocker of the panels (Fig.
5.7).
6. Release the transport truck from
the panel.

Fig. 5.7
1 Circuit-breaker coding
2 Spindle of withdrawable unit
3 Spindle nut of withdrawable unit
(must be latched in the cell)
4 Earth bar
Fig. 5.8
Equipotential bonding within the cell

Optionally, the HVX-E circuit-breaker

is available with short-circuit proof
earthing (Fig. 5.7, pos. 4).

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5.4

Connecting the
control lines

The control lines are connected, depending on design, via control connectors (Fig. 5.9, 5.10 and 5.11) or
control lines to the terminal strips in
the drive casing (Fig. 5.12). The
control lines are wired in the circuitbreaker up to the control connector
or up to the terminal strip.
Single-wire conductors or strands
can be connected
to terminal strip up to 2.5 mm2
in control connector up to 1.5
mm2

Terminal with control connector

Push the control connector onto the
64-(36-) pin right-angle plug-and
socket connector of the circuit-breaker, and lock it (Fig. 5.9 to 5.11).
Important:
Connector interlock in case
of HVX-E: The control connector in the panel can only
be inserted or removed while the
circuit-breaker is in disconnected
position.
Connection to terminal strip

Fig. 5.9
Control connector, 64-pin
1 Insert control connector
2 Lock

1. Remove the cover plate.

2. Connect external control lines via
the terminal strip (Fig. 5.12). The
valid wiring diagram has been enclosed with each circuit-breaker.
If additional control lines are placed in the drive casing, leave a
sufficient distance from the movable parts of the drive.

Fig. 5.10
1 Control connector, 64-pin (only for
HVX model according to Fig. 3.3)

3. After connecting the external

control line, mount the cover plate.
Important:
Comply with the tightening
torques specified for screwfastening (refer to Annex).

Fig. 5.11
Insert control connector, 36-pin (only for
HVX model according to Fig. 3.2)

Fig. 5.12
1 Control connector on terminal strip
(only for HVX model according to
Fig. 3.1)

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6 Commissioning

Check circuit-breaker for external

damage.
Make sure that there are no external parts in the circuit-breaker
compartment.
Check surface of insulating components for impurities. If necessary, clean (see Chapter 8).
Important:
Observe the operating and
locking conditions (Chapter
7).

Remove transport protection

Important:
Observe the warning and
notification plates on the
front cover and in the drive
(Fig. 6.1).
The circuit-breaker is equipped with
a transport securing device in the
drive (Fig. 6.1). Remove transport
securing device before commissioning:

1. Remove front cover.

2. Remove transport securing device (red) by releasing the threadcutting screw M5 using a wrench
of TORX-Nr. T25 (Fig. 5.2). Store
the device for maintenance work.
3. Secure front cover again using
the screws. Tightening torque:
4.7 Nm + 15%.

Important:
The energy storing device
of motorized circuit-breakers is charged automatically once the supply voltage is
applied.
Important:
Undervoltage releases / blocking coils (optional) enable
switching tests only to be
performed with the supply
voltage applied.

2
3

Fig. 6.1
Remove transport securing device in the drive
1 Transport securing device
2 Front cover
3 Warning label with instructions for commissioning
4 Label with informations about the removal of the transport securing device

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6.1

HVX-E
(withdrawable unit)

6.2

HVX-F
(fixed type)

Perform functional tests:

Check assembly work:

1. Charge energy-storing device

using the crank. Check the spring
position indicator.

Check securing bolts.

2. Switch circuit-breaker on and off

several times by hand. Check position indicator.
3. Move the withdrawable unit to its
service and disconnected position via the crank handle.
Check mechanical interlocks between the HVX-E and the cell.
Check position indication.
4. Check electrical functions of control and operating devices.
Apply supply voltage.
5. Actuate the releases to perform
switching operations and check
functions/interlocks. Watch position indicators.
6. Rack the circuit-breaker in and
out via the motor-drive (optional).
At the same time, check the position indicators and the interlocks
in the circuit-breaker and with regard to other devices.

Check the conductor bars' screw

couplings using a torque wrench.
Check the screw coupling of the
earth terminal.
Perform functional tests:
1. Charge energy-storing device
using the crank. Check the spring
position indicator.
2. Switch circuit-breaker on and off
several times by hand. Check position indicator.
3. Check electrical functions of control and operating devices.
Apply supply voltage.
4. Actuate the releases to perform
switching operations and check
functions/interlocks.
Watch position indicators.
5. Check interlocks between circuitbreaker and other devices.

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7 Operation

7.1

Control elements and operator interface

button (rocker "0") or

pushbutton "0" to switch circuit
breaker OFF (open)

button (rocker "I") or

pushbutton "I" to switch circuit
breaker ON (close)

Nameplate

Operations counter

Position indicator of circuit-breaker

00315

Position indicator of closing spring

HVX

Insertion opening for charging

the energy storing device

Fig. 7.1
Operator interface of HVX circuit-breaker

1
2

3
4
Fig. 7.2
Control elements for the circuit-breaker
HVX-F/HVX-E
18

1
2
3
4

closed door of the panel

ON/OFF operating rod
Spring charging crank for spring operating mechanism
Moving crank handle (only in case of HVX-E)

7.2

Interlocks

Warning:
You must be familiar
with these interlocks
before operating the
circuit-breaker.
Interlock

Electrical interlocks

The HVX switch features basic interlocks to prevent operating errors.

have been designed according to

the circuit diagram.

Function of interlock

Between the circuit-breaker

withdrawable part and the
low-voltage connector

Between the circuit-breaker

withdrawable part and the
earthing switch

Between the circuit-breaker

and the withdrawable part

7.3

Mechanical interlocks

Method of operation of interlock

Switch cannot be moved into service position unThe opening for the moving crank
less the low-voltage connector is inserted and
handle is locked
locked
The low-voltage connector can only be inserted
or removed while the withdrawable part is in its
disconnected position

The interlock between low voltage

connector and the withdrawable
part is activated

The withdrawable part cannot be moved to service position in while the earthing switch of the
panel is in "ON" position

The moving crank handle is uncoupled automatically

The earthing switch cannot be switched on once

the withdrawable part has left its disconnected
position

The earthing switch cannot be

switched on. Do not apply force!

Circuit-breaker cannot be moved to service/disconnected position while it is switched on

The opening for the moving crank

handle is locked

The circuit-breaker cannot be switched on unless

it is completely set to its service/ disconnecThe circuit-breaker cannot be switted position and
ched on or off
the actuating crank for the withdrawable part
mechanism has been removed

Actuate withdrawable part (HVX-E only)

Move circuit-breaker from disconnected into service position by

hand:

Move circuit-breaker from

service into disconnected
position by hand:

Initial situation:
Circuit-breaker
Earthing switch

Initial situation:
Circuit-breaker

OFF
OFF

OFF

1. Insert crank handle with integrated slip coupling (Fig. 7.3) and
move it clockwise to its stop or
until the slip coupling reacts; the
circuit-breaker is racked into its
service position. Observe the position indicator on the panel.

1. Insert crank handle with integrated slip coupling (Fig. 7.3) and
move it counter-clockwise to its
stop or until the slip coupling reacts; the circuit-breaker is racked
into its disconnected position.
Observe the position indicator on
the panel.

2. Remove crank handle.

2. Remove crank handle.

Fig. 7.3
Crank handle to rack the circuit-breaker
in and out

Via motor-drive
Enter command to the local or remote control. Observe position indicator.

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7.4

Charging the energy storing device

Manually

If the motor starts during this process, this does not constitute a
risk.

Move circuit-breaker in "ready-forclosing" position.

3. Remove crank. The circuit-breaker is ready for closing (table below, item 2).

1. Insert crank into opening for tensioning the energy storing device
(Fig. 7.4)
2. Charge the spiral spring using
the spring charging crank. As
soon as the spiral spring is charged, the spring charging mechanism is decoupled and the position indicator signals "charged"
(Fig. 7.4).
7.5

Via motor
The energy storing device of motorized circuit-breakers is charged automatically as soon as the supply voltage is applied.

Fig. 7.4
Charge the energy storing device

Switching operations

Closing (ON)
Push button "ON" (I) or

actuate closing release electrically.

The energy storing device can be

charged immediately after switching
ON (by hand or by motor). If voltage
is applied to the motor, charging is
performed automatically.

Opening (OFF)
Push button "OFF" (O) or
actuate opening release or

The position indicator shows the

energy storing device position "charged" (table below, item 4).

The position indicator shows the

switch position "ON" (table below,
item 3).

The position of the auxiliary switch

has changed.

by undervoltage release or secondary coil.

The position indicator shows the
switch position "OFF" (table below,
item 1 or 2).
The position of the auxiliary switch
has changed.

Position indicators on circuit-breaker and possible operating sequences

Item

Position indicator

Position indicator

Energy-storing device
(closing spring)

ON/OFF
Switch position

possible operating
sequence

released

OFF

none

charged

OFF

C O

released

ON

charged

ON

O C O

C = Switching ON

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O = Switching OFF

8 Servicing

8.1

Safety provisions

Only specialist electricians certified

by the manufacturer for maintenance
work regarding series HVX vacuum
circuit-breakers and who have the
required knowledge regarding operation of medium-voltage switchgear
are permitted to perform maintenance and cleaning work.
Warning:
Observe the safety provisions of Chapter 1.5.

Warning:
Risk of injury:
The circuit-breaker
must not be disassembled for maintenance work.

1. On principle, the 5 safety rules

applicable for electrical engineering must be complied with before maintenance work on the circuit-breaker is started:
Isolate circuit breaker from
power supply
Prevent it from reclosing
Verify it for zero voltage
Earth and short-circuit it
Cover or bar off adjacent live
components.
2. Switch off the supply voltage for
the circuit-breaker drive and secure it against reclosing.
3. Release the energy-storing device by performing the corresponding operating sequence on the
circuit-breaker. OFF ON OFF
(see Chapter 7) and re-mount
the drives transport securing device (see Chapter 6).

8.2

Servicing schedule

Series HVX vacuum circuit-breakers

require regular inspections. The intervals depend on the strain to which
the switches are subject during operation, and on the operating conditions.
In case of frequent condensation or
air pollution (dust, smoke or corrosive gases), the maintenance intervals
must be adapted to the actual conditions.
Important:
The circuit-breaker operating company is responsible
for complying with the specified maintenance intervals and for
performing maintenance according
to the actual operating and ambient
conditions.
In case of queries or ambiguities,
please contact the manufacturer.

Servicing schedule
Maintenance intervals (ambient conMaintenance work
ditions according to IEC 60 694)

Qualification/position
performing the work

Check for contamination/condensation and damage

at least every 4 years

If necessary, clean circuit-breaker (see section

8.3) and perform several switching tests
Clean, grease circuit-breaker (see Chapter 8.3
and 8.6) and perform several switching tests

after 20 years

Staff qualified accordingly for the work to be

done

Check releases and blocking coils for proper

working order

after 10,000 operating cycles of the

circuit breaker

Revision of the circuit-breaker

after 1,000 operating cycles of the

withdrawable part

Revision of the withdrawable part

once the max. admissible number of

breaking operations for the vacuum
chambers has been reached (see
section 8.7)

Replace vacuum chambers

Manufacturer's Service
Center

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8.3

Cleaning insulating
components

To ensure the specified insulating level, the insulating components must

be clean.
On principle, general cleanliness of
the circuit-breaker or of its external
parts should be ensured.
Use a dry cleaning cloth for slight
soiling:
Clean by means of a dry, lint-free
cloth. Depending on dirt collected,
replace cloth as often as necessary.
Use cleaning agents for severe
soiling:
Cleaning agent, 1 l can (see Chapter
9.2).
The use of other cleaning agents is
not admissible.
Wear protective gloves
Use cleaning agent according to
manufacturer's instructions
Soak the cloth thoroughly and
wipe the insulating components.
Keep duration of exposure as
short as possible.
Expose the cleaned surface to
the air for at least two hours.
When performing cleaning, make
sure that the lubrication in the drive
mechanisms is not removed. If the
drive mechanisms are no longer sufficiently lubricated, new lubrication
must be applied.

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8.4

Corrosion
protection

Drive mechanisms and covers have a

long-term protection against corrosion. Any damage to the paint, scratches and other damage must be repaired immediately to avoid corrosion. Contact the manufacturer's Service Center.

8.5

Avoid
condensation

To ensure the specified insulating level, the circuit-breaker - especially its

insulating components - must not be
exposed to condensation.
Measures to take in case
of condensation:
1. If condensation of the circuitbreaker is detected, the switching device must be cleaned
according to section 8.3.
2. Inspect or install heating. It must
provide a sufficient heating performance to prevent condensation on the circuit-breaker.

8.6

Lubrication instructions

Warning:
Comply with safety provisions (Chapter 1.5).
Warning:
Risk of injury:
Circuit-breakers and
drives must not be disassembled for service and
maintenance work.

Lubricant

Important:
The following elements
must not be lubricated:

Important:
Only approved lubricants
may be used (section 9.2).

Preparation

Motor
Electric releases
Push switches
Blocking coils
Auxiliary switches
Ball bearings

Symbol Lubrication points

Cryogenic grease

Drive: lever on plastic housing of spring charging

mechanism
Drive: roller levers

High-pressure
grease

Drive: cam discs, cogwheels and other friction

points

Contact lubricant
Kontasynth

Moving contacts, earth bar

Silicon grease

Remove the withdrawable unit from

the panel for inspection (see instructions for the panel concerned). Remove the cover plate of the circuitbreaker drive and re-mount the
drives transport securing device.
Lubrication procedure
Clean lubricating points using a lintfree cloth or a soft paint-brush, if necessary using cleaning agent (use
sparingly, just moisten points of lubrication).
Apply a thin coat of lubricant (using
e.g. a paintbrush).

Lubrication points

Fig. 8.1
Circuit-breaker drive mechanism

High-pressure grease

Silicon grease

Cryogenic grease
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 Spindle of the rack-in mechanism

(Fig. 8.2, item 1). The spindle is
accessible from below
Geared wheels of the rack-in mechanism (only in case of motordrive; fig. 8.2, item 2). The geared wheels are accessible once
the lower front cover has been
removed.

1
Fig. 8.2
Rack-in mechanism
 High-pressure grease
1 Spindle
2 Geared wheels

Moving contacts (Fig. 8.3).

630 A (< 20 kA)

1600 A / 2000 A

Final steps
Remove transport securing device in
the drice. Re-mount the cover plate
and insert the circuit-breaker in the
panel (see section 5). Check circuitbreaker according to section 6
"Commissioning".

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Fig. 8.3
Moving contacts
 Contact lubricant Kontasynth

1250 A / 630 A (> 25 kA)

2500 A

Maximum admissible number of breaking operations of the vacuum chambers

The diagram defines exclusively the

maximum admissible numbers of
breaking operations of the circuitbreaker as a function of the rated
normal current Ir and of the short-circuit breaking current Isc. It indicates
when the vacuum interrupter chambers need to be replaced.

30 000
10 000

Number of breaking
operations n n
Ausschaltzahl

8.7

5000
1000
500

100
50

10

Ir

I SC

Breaking
current log
Ausschaltstrom
logIaI a

Ir = Rated (normal) current [A]

Isc = Short-circuit breaking current [kA]
For the data regarding the rated normal current Ir and the short-circuit
breaking current Isc, please refer to
the nameplate (Fig. 8.4).

2
1

Fig. 8.4
Data for rated normal current Ir (1) and short-circuit breaking current Isc (2) on the nameplate

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9 Annex

9.1

Accessories

Fig. 9.1
Accessories for HVX circuit-breaker

Position

Designation

Order no.

ON/OFF operating rod

AGS H35 446-01

Spring charging crank for spring operating mechanism

AGS H30 498-01

AGS H31 601-01 1)

Moving crank handle with integrated slip coupling (HVX-E)

AGS H32 532-01 2)

AGS H31 674-01 3)

1)
2)
3)

Withdrawable part, manually actuated, shape of insertion opening: hexagonal

Withdrawable part, manually actuated, shape of insertion opening: square
Emergency crank handle for withdrawable part, motor-actuated

9.2

Auxiliary products

Only the following auxiliary products

may be used, which are available
from the manufacturer. The use of
other auxiliary products is not admissible.
Warning!
Danger of injury when
wrong handling the auxiliary products. Comply
with the safety data sheets supplied by the manufacturers of
the auxiliary products.

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Designation

Symbol Order no.

Cleaning agent, 1 l can

S 008152

Contact lubricant Kontasynth, 0.5 kg can

S 008167

High-pressure grease

ST 312-101-001

Cryogenic grease

ST 312-105-001

Silicon grease

ST 312-504-001

9.3

Screw fastenings

The following elements must be

used for all metal screw couplings:
Screws and bolts:
Grade 8.8
Nuts:
Grade 8.

Thread
size

Tightening torque
[Nm]
min.

max.

M5

3,8

4,7

M6

M8

max.

M6

5,5

7,5

M8

15

19

16

24

M10

30

40

M10

36

44

M12

60

76

M12

63

77

Table 2:
Screw coupling between switching
device and conductor bar with copper as conductor material

How to treat the contact surfaces

Important:
Caution when handling
bars insulated by heatshrinkable sleeves: The
heat-shrinkable sleeve must not get
into contact with lubricant (swelling).
1.

Tightening torque
[Nm]
min.

Table 1:
Hex. bolts and socket-head capscrews (except slotted screws) and
nuts
9.4

Thread
size

Important:
Contact areas coated with
lubricant Kontasynth should
not be touched, if possible.

Contact surfaces must be subjected to preliminary treatment before screw-fastening:

Material of contact surfaces

Pre-treatment

Silver-plated contact surfaces

Clean 1)

Copper or copper alloy

Clean 1), expose metallic surface

2)

Aluminium

Clean 1), expose metallic surface

2)

Zinc-plated steel

Remove passivation, not, however, the zinc layer

Hot-galvanized sheet-metal

Clean 1), passivation need not be removed

3)

1)

Clean by means of lint-free cloth; use cleaning agent in case of serious contamination (see above)

2)

Expose metallic surface

- by treating the entire surface with emery cloth or a rotating grinding tool (grain size 100 or 80) or
- using a wire brush which is clearly marked for use exclusively for aluminium or exclusively for copper

3)

using a brass brush, steel brush

2.

Immediately after the pre-treatment, coat the contact surfaces

with lubricant Kontasynth so
that the space between the
contact surfaces is completely
filled once the screws have
been fastened.

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