Catalogue | 2015
F400
Air Insulated Switchboard
Withdrawable Vacuum / SF6 circuit-breaker up to 36/40.5kV
Medium Voltage Your requirements
Distribution
F400
AIS switchboard
Safety
bb Operating safety through protection against electrical, mechanical and thermal
effects of a fault (insulation of each compartment)
bb All operations carried out from the front, door closed
bb Voltage Presence Indicator System located on the front panel
bb Position indicator linked to the devices physical position
bb Protection in the event of internal arcing
bb Interlocking devices
bb Anti-reflex handles
Reliability
bb Type-tested solution which complies with the IEC62271-200 standard
bb Design by the most accurate three-dimensional computer techniques`
bb Manufacturing & Testing according to ISO 9001:2008 quality standard
Simplicity
bb Two switching technologies - Same operations for two breaking technologies
bb On-site information retrieval
bb Possibility of remote management
bb Maintenance with power on (LSC2B), very simple
bb Compartmentalization of MV parts (earthed metallic partitions)
Reliability + Simplicity =
Cost optimization!
Medium Voltage Our solutions
Distribution
F400
AIS switchboard
Schneider Electric has developed protection, monitoring and control solutions specifically dedicated to
Medium Voltage networks for over 40 years.
F400 switchgear has been specifically designed on the basis of that extensive experience.
It also incorporates some very new solutions, giving the best in terms of continuity of service and operators
safety.
A comprehensive solution
F400 switchgear is fully compatible with
bbPowerMeter and Circuit Monitor metering units.
bbGemControl management system specifically dedicated to control & monitoring
functions.
bbSepam multi-function protection relays
vv Protection.
vv Measurements and diagnosis.
F400 swithchboards can thus be easily integrated into any monitoring
and control system.
vv Local & remote indication and operation.
F400, a truly
professional
solution!
More than 20,000
cubicles of
switchgear
installed
world-wide.
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F400 range General contents
General 3
Presentation 11
Cubicle description 19
Switchgear 31
Installation 45
Protection, monitoring
49
and control
Appendices 63
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General Contents
Field of application 4
A few references 10
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General Field of application
Applications
Power distribution
bb Distribution substation
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bb Delivery substation
bb Secondary transmission substation.
Industry
bb Oil & gas
bb Chemical industry
bb Metallurgy
bb Car industry
bb Mining
bb Cement plants
bb Etc.
Infrastructures
bb Airports
bb Ports
bb Water treatment
bb Etc.
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General Continuity of service
and complete safety
From the design stage, F400 allows for three key user requirements:
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Reliability
bb Type testing was carried out for each performance level in the F400 range.
bb The design, manufacturing and testing of F400 was carried out according to
the ISO 9001:2008 quality standard.
bb Three-dimensional computer modelling techniques were used to study electrical
fields.
Simplicity
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Safety
bb All operations are performed from the front (operation of rotary type voltage
transformer and installation of medium voltage cable connections from the rear side).
bb Racking in or out is only possible with the door closed.
bb The power-on indicator is situated on the front of the functional unit.
bb The earthing switch has making capacity.
bb Anti-reflex handles are used for all operations.
bb Internal arc withstand developed for all functional units.
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General F400, a comprehensive solution
MiCOM
MiCOM protection provides the user with a choice of cost-optimised solutions for
specific protection requirements within the distribution network.
The MiCOM relay series offers comprehensive protective function solutions for all
MiCOM range power supply systems as well as for various functional and hardware project stages.
The arc protection unit detects an arc flash in an installation and trips the feeding
breaker.
Arc flash protection maximizes personnel safety and minimizes material damage
to the installation in the most hazardous power system fault situations.
Easy upgrading
Communication, digital I/Os, analogue output and temperature acquisition systems
can be added due to its modular design.
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General F400, a comprehensive solution
(cont.)
Sepam
Easy commissioning
Web Remote Monitoring equipment is delivered ready to connect and commission.
CM/PM A Quick Start guide, packaged with your switchboard, provides three easy-to-follow steps.
Circuit summary
Displays the RMS current 3-phase average (A),
the real power (kW), the power factor,
the circuit-breaker status (if applicable), etc.
Load current summary b b
Displays the current RMS value for each phase (A),
for all circuits
Demand current summary b b
Displays the average demand current value for each phase (A),
for all circuits
Power summary b b
Displays the present demand (kW), the peak demand (kW)
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General Schneider Electric Services
Plan
ew
Ren Schneider Electric helps you to plan the full design and execution of your
solution, looking at securing your process and optimising your time:
bbTechnical feasibility studies: Accompany customer to design solution in his
Pl
an
How do I What are given environment.
renew my my options? bbPreliminary design: Accelerate turn around time to come to a fi nal solution
solution?
design.
Optimize
Asset
Management Install
How do I Life Cycle How do I Schneider Electric will help you to install effi cient, reliable and safe solutions based
optimize? install and
commission? on your plans.
bbProject Management: Designed to help you complete your projects on time and
within budget.
How do I bbCommissioning: Ensures your actual performance versus design, through on
a ll
operate and
st
Op
e ra
te
Operate
Schneider Electric helps you maximise your installation uptime and control your
capital expenditures through its services offering.
bbAsset Operation Solutions: The information you need to increase safety,
enhance installation training performance, and optimise asset maintenance and
investment.
bbAdvantage Service Plans: Customised services plans which cover preventive,
predictive and corrective maintenance.
bbOn site Maintenance services: Extensive knowledge and experience in electrical
distribution maintenance. For Diagnosis services see on pages from F1 to F3.
bbSpare parts management: Ensure spare parts availability and optimised
bbmaintenance budget of your spare parts.
bbTechnical Training: To build up necessary skills and competencies.
in order to properly operate your installations in safety.
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General Quality assurance - environment
A major asset
In each of its units, Schneider Electric has a functional organization whose main role
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Protected environment
As part of the groups environmental policy, Schneider Electric Services has
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General A few references
bbElectrical energy
Sonelgas Algeria
IRAQ Ministry of Energy Iraq
JEPCO Jordan
SEC KSA
PowerCo Ltd. New Zealand
NIPP Nigeria
Mazoon Electricity Company Oman
OETC Oman
Wind farm Turkey
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bbInfrastructures
Metro of Mexico Mexico
Industrial Zones Turkey
bbAirports
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Industry
bbMining, Minerals and Metals
Rio Tinto Australia
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Presentation Contents
Description 12
Technical characteristics 15
Operating conditions 16
Protection of people 17
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Presentation Description
LV control
cabinet
Voltage transformers
(VT)
Circuit-breaker
Current transformers
(CT)
Cable connection
Busbar
compartment
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PE40322
Circuit-breaker compartment
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Presentation Description (cont.)
The cubicle
LSC2B The cubicle is of LSC2B (Loss of Service Continuity Category) type as defined
(Loss of Service Continuity IEC 62271-200): by IEC standard 62271-200, in other words, the medium voltage parts are
this category defines the possibility compartmented using metal partitions (PM class) which are connected to earth
of keeping other compartments energised
(in service) when opening a main circuit compartment. and which separate:
bbThe withdrawable part (circuit-breaker, disconnector unit or earthing unit)
bbThe busbars
bbMedium voltage connections, earthing switch, current and voltage transformers
as required.
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Presentation Description (cont.)
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Presentation Technical characteristics
The values below are given for normal operating conditions as defined
in IEC 62271-1 and IEC 62271-200.
Rated frequency
fr (Hz) 50/60 50/60 50/60 50/60 50/60 50/60
Protection degree
Enclosure IP3X/IP4X(5) IP3X/IP4X(5) IP3X/IP4X(5) IP3X/IP4X(5) IP3X/IP4X(5) IP3X/IP4X(5)
LV control cabinet IP4X IP4X IP4X IP4X IP4X IP4X
Dimensions / Weight
Width mm 1100 1100 900 1100 1100 1100
Height mm 2255 2255 2255 2255 2255 2255
Depth internal arc mm 3074 3074 3074 3074 3074 3074
Approximate weight kg 1560/1949 1560/1949 1467/1929 1467/1929 1467/1929 1929
(1) For functional units equipped with circuit-breakers, the breaking capacity is equal to the rated short-time withstand current.
In all cases, the peak making capacity is equal to 2.5 times the rated short-time withstand current for 50 Hz and 2.6 times for 60 Hz.
(2) For F400 version with functional current transformers.
(3) Only 50 Hz for SF1.
(4) Ud 95 kV 50 Hz 1min possible.
(5) IP4X for type1 cubicle.
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Presentation Operating conditions
Operating conditions
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Storage conditions
In order to retain all the functional units qualities when stored for prolonged periods,
we recommend that the equipment is stored in its original packaging,
in dry conditions sheltered from the sun and rain at a temperature of between
25C and +55C.
Standards
The F400 range meets the following international standards:
bbIEC 62271-1: clauses common to high-voltage switchgear
bbIEC 62271-200: metal-enclosed switchgear for alternating current at rated
voltages between 1 and 52 kV
bbIEC 62271-100: high-voltage alternating current circuit-breakers
bbIEC 60282-2: high-voltage fuses
bbIEC 62271-102: alternating current disconnectors and earthing switches
bbIEC 60255: measurement relay and protection unit
bbIEC 60044-1: current transformers
bbIEC 60044-2: voltage transformers
bbIEC 60044-8: electronic current transformers (for LPCT).
GOST certification
The F400 is in accordance with the GOST certification.
The GOST conformity system applies to most of the products sold and used
according to Russian standards.
As far as electrical equipment is concerned, this conformity applies when
the equipment is used under the following conditions:
bbElectrical equipment designed for use in an explosive environment and in mines
bbEquipment related to the oil and gas industries: prospecting, exploration, refining,
transportation, storage
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Presentation Protection of people
Rack-in inhibition
Rack-in/out
Earthing switch
position indicator Rack-in/out indicator
4-position selector
bbExtraction
bbTest
bbRack-in
bbIn operation
Open pushbutton
Circuit-breaker control
Options
bbCircuit-breaker disabling during extraction. This function enables the circuit-
breaker control springs to be disabled during the extraction process.
bbRack-in inhibition. This function prevents the withdrawable part from being
racked in.
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Cubicle description Contents
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Cubicle description Choice of functional units
Selection:
You want to supply power to a transformer.
You have selected a transformer feeder/breaker.
The corresponding functional unit will therefore be a TF-B, comprising an
AD cubicle fitted with a withdrawable circuit-breaker and a transformer
application.
Device SF6 or Vacuum SF6 or Vacuum SF6 or Vacuum SF6 or Vacuum SF6 or Vacuum SF6 or Vacuum SF6 or Vacuum
Circuit-breaker Circuit-breaker Circuit-breaker Circuit-breaker Circuit-breaker Circuit-breaker Circuit-breaker
Protection relays Applications Substation Transformer Generator Substation Transformer Motor Capacitor
F400 single-line diagrams
DE59582
DE59574
DE59584
DE59586
Cubicle FD6
Device Fuse
Protection relays
Applications Transformer
(1) The direct incomer is implemented using a specific cubicle: RD6 (same as AD6 without circuit-breaker) or AL6 (only cable connection).
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Cubicle description Choice of functional units (cont.)
Switchboard Substation
BS-B SS-B BB-V BB-V BB-CV
DE59573
DE59596
DE59598
DE59600
Protection Protection
relay relay
Protection
relay
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Cubicle description AD6
Incomer or feeder
DE59583
SF circuit-breaker SF circuit-breaker
3 6 5 1 4 2 7 3 6 5 1 4 2 7
DE59582
DE59584
Protection Protection
relay relay
MV components
1 Busbars for cubicle interconnection
2 Withdrawable part (SF6 & Vacuum circuit-breaker)
3 MV connections by cables accessible from the rear
4 Earthing switch
5 Current transformers
6 Voltage transformers (fixed or withdrawable with fuses)
LV control cabinet
7 Low voltage auxiliaries and protection, monitoring and control unit
are in one control cabinet, separated from the medium voltage part.
Characteristics
Vacuum Circuit Breaker SF6 Circuit Breaker
AD6 type 1 AD6 type 2 AD6 type 1 AD6 type 2
Rated voltage kV 36 36 36 40.5 36
Rated insulation level kV 50 Hz - 1min 70 70 70 85(4) 70
kV impulse 1.2/50 ms 170 170 170 185 170
Busbar current A 1250 b b b b b
(Busbar intensity)
2500 b b b - b
Rated current A 630 b b b b b
1250 b b b b b
2500 b b b - b
Breaking capacity kA 25 / 31.5 25 25 / 31.5 / 40 25 / 31.5 25
Short-circuit making current kA rms 3 s / 60Hz 25 / 31.5 25 25 / 31.5 / 40 25 / 31.5 25
Dimensions mm Width 1100 1100 900 /1100 1100 900 /1100
Height 2255(1)/2335 (2) 2255(1)/2335 (2) 2255(1)/2335 (2) 2255(1)/2335 (2) 2255(1)/2335 (2)
Depth 2670 / 3020 / 3020/3220(5) 2670 / 3020 / 3220(5) 3020/3220(5) 3020/3220(5)
3220(5)
Depth internal arc 3074 / 3274(5) 3074 3074 / 3274(5) 3074 / 3274(5) 3074
Approximate weight (3) kg 1560/1949 1560/1949 1467/1929 1929 1467/1929
(1) Without voltage transformers - (2) With voltage transformers - (3) Fully equipped cubicle - (4) Ud 95 kV 50Hz 1 min possible - (5) With functionnal CT
and additional CT
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Cubicle description FD6
Feeder with fuses
FD6
DE59585
3 1 4 2 7
DE59586
MV components
1 Busbars for cubicle interconnection
2 Withdrawable part (MV fuse truck)
3 MV connections by cables accessible from the rear
4 Earthing switch
LV control cabinet
7 Low voltage auxiliaries and protection, monitoring and control unit
are in one control cabinet, separated from the medium voltage part.
Interlocking of the fuse truck and downstream transformer have to be installed
to prevent the draw out of fuse truck before de-energizing the transformer,
to prevent arcing.
Please consult us in case of this requirement.
Maximum Transformer power : 400MVA.
Characteristics
FD6
Rated voltage kV 36
Rated insulation level kV 50 Hz - 1min 70
kV impulse 1.2/50 ms 170
Busbar current A 1250 b
(Busbar intensity) b
2500
Rated current A 200
Short-time withstand current kA rms 1s (1) 20
Rated current A 20
Dimensions mm Width 900
Height 2335
Depth internal arc 3074
Approximate weight (2) kg 1045
(1) Limited by fuses - (2) Fully equipped cubicle
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Cubicle description RD6
Direct incomer
RD6
DE59587
3 6 5 1 4 7
DE59588
Protection
relay
MV components
1 Busbars for cubicle interconnection
3 MV connections by cables accessible from the rear
4 Earthing switch
5 Current transformers
6 Voltage transformers (fixed or withdrawable with fuses)
LV control cabinet
7 Low voltage auxiliaries and protection, monitoring and control unit
are in one control cabinet, separated from the medium voltage part.
Characteristics
RD6
Rated voltage kV 36 40.5
Rated insulation level kV 50 Hz - 1min 70 85(4)
kV impulse 1.2/50 ms 170 185
Busbar current A 1250 b b
(Busbar intensity) b -
2500
Rated current A 630 b b
1250 b b
2500 b -
Short-circuit making current kA rms 3 s / 60Hz 25 / 31.5 / 40 25 / 31.5
Rated current A 20
Dimensions mm Width 900/1100 1100
Height 2255(1)/2335(2) 2255(1)/2335(2)
Depth 2670 / 3020 / 3220(5) 3020 / 3220(5)
Depth internal arc 3074 / 3274(5) 3074 / 3274(5)
Approximate weight (3) kg 1367/1729 1729
(1) Without voltage transformers - (2) With voltage transformers - (3) Fully equipped cubicle -
(4) Ud 95 kV 50Hz 1 min possible - (5) With functionnal CT and additional CT
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Cubicle description AL6
Direct line incomer
AL6
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3 1 7
DE59590
MV components
1 Busbars for cubicle interconnection
3 MV connections by cables accessible from the rear
LV control cabinet
7 Low voltage auxiliaries and protection, monitoring and control unit
are in one control cabinet, separated from the medium voltage part.
Characteristics
AL6
Rated voltage kV 36
Rated insulation level kV 50 Hz - 1min 70
kV impulse 1.2/50 ms 170
Busbar current A 1250 b
(Busbar intensity) b
2500
Short-time withstand current kA rms 3 s 25
Dimensions mm Width 900/1100
Height 2335
Depth internal arc 3074
Approximate weight (1) kg 660/740
(1) Fully equipped cubicle
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Cubicle description CL6 - GL6
Bus sectioning
CL6 GL6
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DE59593
SF circuit-breaker
6 1 2 7 6 1 5 7
DE59592
Protection
relay
HVX -O2 circuit-breaker
CL6 GL6
MV components
1 Busbars for cubicle interconnection
2 Withdrawable part (SF6 & Vacuum circuit-breaker)
5 Current transformers
6 Voltage transformers (fixed or withdrawable with fuses)
LV control cabinet
7 Low voltage auxiliaries and protection, monitoring and control unit
are in one control cabinet, separated from the medium voltage part.
Characteristics
Vacuum SF6 Circuit Breaker
Circuit
Breaker
CL6 GL6
Rated voltage kV 36 36 40.5 36 40.5
Rated insulation level kV 50 Hz - 1min 70 70 85(4) 70 85(4)
kV impulse 1.2/50 ms 170 170 185 170 185
Busbar current A 1250 b b b b b
(Busbar intensity)
2500 b b - b -
Rated current A 1250 b b b b b
2500 b b - b -
Breaking capacity kA 25 / 31.5 25 / 31.5 / 40 25 / 31.5 - -
Short-circuit making current kA rms 3 s / 50Hz
kA rms 3 s / 60Hz 25 / 31.5 25 / 31.5 / 40 25 / 31.5 25 / 31.5 / 40 25 / 31.5
Dimensions mm Width 1100 900 /1100 1100 1100 1100
Height 2255(1)/2335 (2) 2255(1)/2335 (2) 2255(1)/2335 (2) 2255(1)/2335 (2) 2255(1)/2335
(2)
Depth 2670 / 3020 / 2670 / 3020 / 3020/3220(5) 2670 / 3020 / 3220(5) 3020/3220(5)
3220(5) 3220(5)
Depth internal arc 3074 / 3274(5) 3074 / 3274(5) 3074 / 3274(5) 3074 / 3274(5) 3074 / 3274(5)
Approximate weight (3) kg 1405/1555 1312/1462 1462 1119 1119
(1) Without voltage transformers - (2) With voltage transformers - (3) Fully equipped cubicle - (4) Ud 95 kV 50Hz 1 min possible - (5) With
functionnal CT and additional CT
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Cubicle description TT6
Busbar metering (with earthing)
TT6
DE59595
6 1 4 7
DE59596
MV components
1 Busbars for cubicle interconnection
4 Earthing switch
6 Voltage transformers (fixed or withdrawable with fuses)
LV control cabinet
7 Low voltage auxiliaries and protection, monitoring and control unit
are in one control cabinet, separated from the medium voltage part.
Characteristics
TT6
Rated voltage kV 36 40.5
Rated insulation level kV 50 Hz - 1min 70 85(4)
kV impulse 1.2/50 ms 170 185
Busbar current A 1250 b b
(Busbar intensity) b -
2500
Short-time withstand current kA rms 3 s 25 / 31.5 / 40 25 / 31.5
Dimensions mm Width 900 1100
Height 2255(1)/2335(2) 2255(1)/2335(2)
Depth 2670 3020
Depth internal arc 3074 / 3274(5) 3074 / 3274(5)
Approximate weight (3) kg 1125 1255
(1) Without voltage transformers - (2) With voltage transformers - (3) Fully equipped cubicle -
(4) Ud 95 kV 50Hz 1 min possible - (5) With at least one cubicle with functional CT or additional
CT in the switchboard
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Cubicle description PT6
Busbar metering (with fuses)
PT6
DE59597
6 1 2 7
DE59598
MV components
1 Busbars for cubicle interconnection
2 Withdrawable part (MV fuse truck)
6 Voltage transformers (fixed)
LV control cabinet
7 Low voltage auxiliaries and protection, monitoring and control unit
are in one control cabinet, separated from the medium voltage part.
Characteristics
PT6
Rated voltage kV 36
Rated insulation level kV 50 Hz - 1min 70
kV impulse 1.2/50 ms 170
Busbar current A 1250 b
(Busbar intensity) b
2500
Short-time withstand current kA rms 1s 20
(1)
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Cubicle description BM6
Current and voltage metering
BM6
DE59599
6 5 1 7
DE59600
MV components
1 Busbars for cubicle interconnection
5 Current transformers
6 Voltage transformers (withdrawable with fuses)
LV control cabinet
7 Low voltage auxiliaries and protection, monitoring and control unit
are in one control cabinet, separated from the medium voltage part.
Characteristics
BM6
Rated voltage kV 36
Rated insulation level kV 50 Hz - 1min 70
kV impulse 1.2/50 ms 170
Busbar current A 1250 b
(Busbar intensity) b
2500
Short-time withstand current kA 3s 25 / 31.5 / 40
Dimensions mm Width 1100
Height 2255(1)/2335(2)
Depth 3020
Depth internal arc 3074 / 3274(4)
Approximate weight (2) kg 920/980
(1) Without voltage transformers - (2) With voltage transformers - (3) Fully equipped cubicle -
(4) With at least one cubicle with functional CT or additional CT in the switchboard
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Switchgear Contents
Withdrawable parts 32
SF circuit-breakers 33
Selection guide 33
Operating mechanism 34
Circuit opening function 35
Remote control function 36
Indication and locking/interlocking function 37
Operation 38
HVX circuit-breakers 39
Selection guide 39
Operating mechanism 40
Circuit opening function 41
Remote control function 42
Indication and locking/interlocking function 43
Operation 44
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Switchgear Withdrawable parts
bbThe circuit-breaker with its opening and closing mechanism, the disconnector unit
and the earthing unit
bbThe racking in/out handle drive mechanism
bbInterlocks for fixing the withdrawable part firmly to the fixed part.
The live parts are housed in a sealed pressure system type insulating enclosure
in compliance with IEC 62271-100.
The devices used to equip the F400 range of functional units have
outstanding features:
bbLong service life
bbMaintenance-free live parts
bbHigh electrical endurance
bbVery low overvoltage
bbDependability
bbInsensitivity to the environment
bbBreaking capacity and dielectric strength maintained at atmospheric pressure
bbLow filling pressure.
Circuit-breaker
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A fuse truck is the most cost-effective solution to protect small power transformers.
Maximum Transformer power : 400MVA.
Earthing unit
DE58202
The earthing unit is a safety feature used to earth the cubicle busbar. It is installed
in place of the circuit-breaker and provides many locking possibilities.
Disconnector unit
DE58203
The disconnector unit enables the upper and lower parts of the cubicle to be
short-circuited. It is installed in place of the circuit-breaker and provides the same
locking possibilities.
Racking handle
DE57582
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Switchgear SF circuit-breakers
Selection guide
b Available
Not available
(1) Ud 95 kV 50 Hz 1min possible
(2) Only 50 Hz possible.
Specific applications
Switching and protection of capacitor banks
The SF range of circuit-breakers is particularly suitable for switching and protection
of capacitor banks; they are classified C2 according to the IEC 62271-100 standard.
Tests are carried out according to the standard for breaking at 400 A with making
and breaking cycles in the case of a capacitor bank with a making current of 20 kA.
Additional tests have been carried out: please consult us.
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Switchgear SF circuit-breakers
Operating mechanism
(1) Mitop: release with its own optional current used in combination with the Sepam 100 LA
protection relay.
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Switchgear SF circuit-breakers
Circuit opening function
Composition
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The circuit opening function can be implemented using the following components:
bbA shunt opening release (on energizing) (YO1)
bbA second shunt opening release (on energizing) (YO2)
bbUndervoltage release (YM)
(1) bbLow energy release (Mitop).
Note: see the table of the releases combinations page Order form .
voltage.
Characteristics
Power supply See Order form page
Threshold Opening 0.35 to 0.7 Ur
Closing 0.85 Ur
Consumption Triggering V AC 400 VA
Undervoltage release (2)
V DC 100 W
Latched V AC 100 VA
V DC 10 W
DE58094
Any tripping due to the Mitop release unit is momentarily indicated by an SDE type
changeover contact (option).
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Switchgear SF circuit-breakers
Remote control function
Function
DE57422
Remote control enables remote opening and closing of the circuit breaker.
Composition
The remote control mechanism comprises:
bbAn electric motor with gearing
bbA shunt closing release (YF) combined with an anti-pumping device
bbAn operation counter.
Consumption V AC 380 VA
V DC 380 W
mechanism is armed.
Characteristics
Power supply See Order form page
Threshold V AC 0.85 to 1.1 Ur
V DC 0.85 to 1.1 Ur
Shunt closing release (5) Consumption V AC 160 VA
V DC 50 W
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The shunt closing release is combined with an anti-pumping relay that enables priority
to be given to opening in the case of a permanent closing order.
This thus avoids the device being caught in an uncontrolled opening-closing cycle.
Operation counter (6)
Operation counter
The operation counter is visible on the front panel.
It displays the number of switching cycles (C-O) that the device has carried out.
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Switchgear SF circuit-breakers
Indication and
locking/interlocking function
The number of contacts available depends on the options chosen on the operating
mechanism.
In the basic configuration, the circuit breakers operating mechanism comprises
a total of:
bb5 normally closed contacts (NC)
bb5 normally open contacts (NO)
bb1 changeover contact (CHG).
The usage procedure for auxiliary contacts is given in the following table:
Options
NC contact NO contact
Shunt opening release (each one) 0 1
Undervoltage release 0 0
Low energy release (Mitop) 0 0
In order to know the final number of available contacts, you must deduct from
the total number of contacts contained in the circuit breaker (5 NC + 5 NO + 1 CHG)
the number of contacts used, as given in the table above.
Operating mechanism E.g.: a circuit breaker equipped with a remote control and a shunt trip unit has
the following available contacts:
5 NC + 4 NO + 1 CHG.
DE57394
With an undervoltage release instead of the shunt trip, this circuit breaker would
have the following available contacts:
5 NC + 5 NO + 1 CHG.
Shunt opening release combination
Auxiliary contacts (7) 1st release Shunt opening Undervoltage release Mitop
release YO1 YM
2nd release
DE57395
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Switchgear SF circuit-breakers
Operation
SF range
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in SF circuit-breakers.
The live parts are housed in an insulating enclosure which is sealed for life,
as specified in IEC 62271-100.
The switchgear used in the F400 cubicles therefore has the following characteristics:
b Long service life
b Maintenance-free live parts
b High electrical endurance
b Very low overvoltage
b Dependability
b Insensitivity to the environment
b Possibility of continuous monitoring of the circuit-breaker status.
Pre-compression (fig. 2)
When the contacts begin to open, the piston compresses the SF6 gas slightly
in the compression chamber.
Fig. 3 Fig. 4
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Selection guide
b Available
Not available
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Switchgear HVX circuit-breakers
Operating mechanism
Operating mechanism
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The operating mechanisms have been simplified to increase reliability and give
extended life with very low maintenance. Instead of the traditional spring operating
mechanism, the HVX series incorporates a single-shaft system and only one torsion
spring, reducing the number of parts and increasing reliability.
The cam output from three independent phases is ideal for the vacuum switch.
The transmission mechanisms one-step output and the special axletree
design provides optimum transmission efficiency to ensure energy saving and
a stable, reliable mechanism.
Operating principle
Energy is stored in the spiral spring by means of the electric motor or
manual crank. Opening and closing of the vacuum interrupter is controlled by
the cam; upon closing, the spring automatically restores the energy for an
integrated automatic on/off operating cycle.
An on/off storage mechanism, with its special mechanism, can absorb
the excess energy of the drive mechanism through a quick on/off operation.
The operating mechanism has electric and manual charging devices.
The relevant interlock prevents manipulation errors after energy storage.
chamber chamber
Drive casing Drive casing
Q0 Units incorporated in the circuit breaker
in compliance with order
XM Low Voltage connector
B Terminal block Main shaft
S11/S12 Auxiliary contacts (switch position indicator)
S61 Micro switch actuated by operation
K01 Anti-pumping relay
Y1 Blocking magnet for closing (option)
S6 Micro switch for blocking magnet
S2 Micro switch for motor control
MI Motor for energy starting device Electrical circuit diagram - HVX with anti-pumping relay
F4 Under voltage release (option)
F3 Indirect overcurrent release (option) 1.This circuit diagram shows the maximum switchgear equipment.The standard equipment
F2 Auxiliary closing release doesnt include option items,if the customer requires option items, please state it when placeing
F12 2. Auxiliary opening release(option) the order.
F11 1. Auxiliary opening release 2.Circuit-breaker is in discharge and open position,trolley is in service position,blocking magnet
SDR Automatic unloading switch in pulling out position for closing is de-energised.
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Circuit opening function
Characteristics
Power supply V AC 110/220
V DC 24/48/110/220
Threshold Closing 0.35 to 0 Ur
Consumption V AC approx. 12 W
V DC approx. 12 W
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Switchgear HVX circuit-breakers
Remote control function
Composition
The remote control mechanism comprises:
bbCharging motor M1
bbAuxiliary switch in charging position S2
bbAuxiliary release F2 .
Charging motor M1
The operation counter installed on the operating interface records the circuit
breaker operating frequency.
Characteristics
Power supply V AC 110/220
V DC 24/48/110/220
Threshold V AC 0.85 to 1.1 Ur
V DC 0.85 to 1.1 Ur
Consumption V AC approx. 100 W
V DC approx. 100 W
Auxiliary release F2
The auxiliary release coil is actuated by the auxiliary power supply.
The coil is designed for short-term operation only; its main circuit is therefore routed
via an auxiliary switch contact controlled by the circuit breaker shaft, and upon
release it interrupts the current circuit.
Auxiliary switch in charging position S2 (5)
Characteristics
Power supply V AC 110/220
V DC 24/48/110/220
DM103419
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Switchgear HVX circuit-breakers
Indication and
locking/interlocking function
Operation counter
The operation counter installed on the operating interface records the circuit
breaker operating frequency.
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Switchgear HVX circuit-breakers
Operation
HVX range
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The HVX series vacuum circuit breaker is the technical result of Schneider
Electrics years of experience in the medium-voltage field.
The HVX series offers a proven state-of-the-art design with Vacuum interrupters
in embedded poles to meet the specifications for power switching devices
in air-insulated switchgear.
The HVX series circuit breaker is operated via a spring mechanism that providesan
operating speed independent of the operato. When the operating mechanism
is motorised the circuit breaker can include telecontrol functions and carry out rapid
reclosing cycles.
Embedded-pole
The embedded-pole is another contribution of Schneider Electric to medium
voltage products, with its over 10 years experience in design and manufacture,
PM104198
Vacuum interrupter
The Schneider Electric VG series vacuum interrupter achieves the true optimal
design, thanks to the newest computer modeling tools. With the most advanced
one-stop seal-off technology, the VG series minimizes artificial pollution
in production. Based on our patent design and full knowledge of vacuum interrupter
technology, the vacuum interrupter of Schneider Electric is a standout
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in the medium-voltage field with its high reliability, small size and long service life.
Ceramic chamber
Shield
Fixed contact
Operating principle of Vacuum interrupter
Mobile contact Vacuum interrupters basically have two electrical contacts (fig.1), one fixed and the
other mobile, and a sealed enclosure. The latter enables a high level of vacuum to
be maintained inside the interrupter (less than 10-2 Pa) to provide insulation
between the open contacts.
Metal bellows The dielectric strength of the vacuum allows the contact-to-contact distance
to be reduced. This short distance together with the low opening speed allow
the use of a low energy control mechanism. A metal clusters provides the link
between the mobile contact and the enclosure.
In order to keep the vacuum level required for the correct operation of the
Fig. 1: vacuum interrupter components interrupter for 30 years, the enclosure must be perfectly sealed.
In vacuum breaking, the electrical arc generated on separation of the contacts is
made up of a plasma of metal vapors produced by the vaporization of the contact
material.
Current
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At low values of current, these vapors very quickly condense on the shield and
contacts when the arc disappears, thus allowing:
bbthe vacuum to be re-established
Electrode
bba contact-to-contact dielectric strength to be restored that is greater than
the recovery voltage: breaking is then complete.
AMF coil At high currents, the electrical arc in the vacuum switches to a concentrated mode
Contact disk
Arc plasma which causes high, localized temperature rises on the contacts. The existence
of these hot spots is detrimental to the quick restoring of the dielectric strength.
Two techniques can be used in order to avoid this stagnation of the static
concentrated arc:
Axial magnetic field bbthe so called RMF (Radial Magnetic Field) technique, involves rotating the arc
thanks to an electromagnetic effect generated by a radial magnetic field;
this therefore limits contact erosion.
Fig. 2: cross-section of AMF contact bba more recent technique called AMF (Axial Magnetic Field) involves applying
an axial magnetic field parallel to the axis of the two contacts (fig. 2) which allows
a diffuse arc to be maintained (fig. 3) even at high current values. The arc energy
is spread over the whole contact surface area, therefore causing very low levels
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of erosion.
bbSchneider Electric has chosen this last technique for the HVX range.
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F400 connection 46
Implementation examples 47
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Installation F400 connection
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Installation Implementation examples
1 2 2 2 3 4 2 2 2 1
(1) Depending on the width of the first cubicle on the left of the switchboard.
Note: the switchboard is aligned on the front panel and all the cubicles have the same depth.
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Installation
Duplex distribution
Duplex distribution can be implemented in two ways:
bbInterconnection by means of cables
bbInterconnection by means of insulated busbars (on request)
bbInterconnection by means of busbars in a tunnel.
3 1 2 2 3 2 2
2200
(1) Depending on the width of the first cubicle on the left of the switchboard.
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Instrument transformers 57
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Protection, monitoring Protection relay
and control Selection
Protection relays
Sepam series 10 MiCOM Px10 Sepam series 20 Sepam series 40 MiCOM Px20 Sepam series 60
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PE90511
PE90488
PE90438
PE90510
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Functions
Provides protection of network for each application:
Substations (incomer or feeder type) / Transformers / Motors / Generators / Busbars / Capacitors
Each relay series offers all of the functions required for:
bbEffective protection of life and property
bbAccurate measurements and detailed diagnosis
bbIntegral equipment control
bbLocal or remote indications and operation
Self power / Auxiliary supply
Auxiliary supply Auxiliary supply Auxiliary supply Auxiliary supply Auxiliary supply Auxiliary supply
Self or Dual supply
Protection
Current (1 or 5A) Current (1 or 5A) Current (1 or 5A) Current (1 or 5A) Current (1 or 5A) Current (1 or 5A or LPCT)
Voltage Voltage Voltage Voltage
Phase & Earth basic Phase & Earth basic Phase & Earth basic - Phase & Earth basic - Phase & Earth basic - Phase & Earth basic
- Directional - Directional - Directional
- Synchro-check
Display
Standard UMI Standard UMI Standard UMI Standard UMI Standard UMI Standard UMI
Remote UM Remote UM Remote UM
Mimic based UMI
Other characteristics
Withdrawable hardware Removable S/W cartridge
Input / Output (up to)
4/7 6/6 10 / 8 10 / 8 7/8 28 / 16
I/O terminals
Screw type Screw type Screw type Screw type Ring lug Screw type
Ring lug Ring lug Ring lug
Temperature sensor (up to)
8 8 to 16 10 (motor) 8 to 16
Communication protocol
Modbus RTU Modbus RTU Modbus RTU Modbus RTU Modbus RTU Modbus RTU
IEC 60870-5-103 IEC 60870-5-103 IEC 60870-5-103 IEC 60870-5-103 IEC 60870-5-103 IEC 60870-5-103
DNP3 DNP3 DNP3 DNP3
Modbus TCP/IP Modbus TCP/IP Modbus TCP/IP
IEC 61850 IEC 61850 IEC 61850
No GOOSE No GOOSE Standard GOOSE
RSTP* RSTP*
Logic equations
Comprehensive Basic logic equations Comprehensive
logic equations logic equations
Safety characteristics
IEC 61508-SIL2
IEC and specific IEC and specific IEC and specific IEC and specific IEC and specific IEC and specific country
country standards country standards country standards country standards country standards standards
(UL, CSA, GOST...) (GOST...) (UL, CSA, GOST...) (UL, CSA, GOST...) (GOST...) (UL, CSA, GOST...)
* Ethernet high availability communication
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Protection, monitoring Protection relay
and control Selection
PE90437
PE90436
Functions
Protection
Current (1 or 5A or LPCT) Current (1 or 5A) Current (1 or 5A)
Voltage Voltage Voltage
- Phase & Earth basic - Phase & Earth basic - Phase & Earth basic
- Directional - Directional - Directional
- Synchro-check - Synchro-check - Synchro-check
- Differential - Differential - Differential
- Line differential - Line differential
- Distance - Distance
- Busbar differential
Display
Standard UMI Standard UMI Standard UMI
Remote UM Remote UM
Mimic based UMI Mimic based UMI
Other characteristics
Removable S/W cartridge
Input / Output (up to)
42 / 23 50 / 26 32 / 32
I/O terminals
Screw type Screw type Ring lug
Ring lug Ring lug
Temperature sensor (up to)
8 to 16 1/9/10 10
Communication protocol
Modbus RTU Modbus RTU Modbus RTU
IEC 60870-5-103 IEC 60870-5-103 IEC 60870-5-103
DNP3 DNP3 DNP3
Modbus TCP/IP IEC 61850 with GOOSE IEC 61850 with GOOSE
IEC 61850 RSTP / SHP / DHP* RSTP / SHP / DHP*
Customised GOOSE Benefits
RSTP*
Sepam
Logic equations
bbHardware modularity and common hardware
Control logic Comprehensive Comprehensive modules
by ladder diagram logic equations logic equations bbLarge range of auxiliary power
Safety characteristics bbROHS compliant and conformal coated components
IEC 61508 - SIL2
MiCOM
IEC and specific country IEC and specific country IEC and specific country bbComplete and comprehensive product offer
standards standards (GOST...) standards (GOST...) bbFull IEC 61850 solution with goose
(UL, CSA, GOST...) bbAll-in-the-box solution
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Protection, monitoring Sepam protection system
and control Sepam protection relay range
The Sepam range is a range of units defined to provide an optimal solution for each
application, and includes (e.g.):
bbSepam S, substation incomer and feeder
bbSepam B, bus sectioning
bbSepam T, transformer feeder
bbSepam M, motor feeder
bbSepam G, generator feeder
bbSepam C, capacitor feeder.
Each F400 functional unit can be equipped The Sepam range consists of the Sepam series 20, series 40, series 60 and
with a comprehensive protection, monitoring series 80, a range of modular protection relays to adapt precisely to your needs.
and control system comprising:
b Instrument transformers to measure the Protection chain
necessary electrical values (phase current, The Sepam protection units combined with innovative current sensors, provide
residual current, voltages, etc.) a comprehensive measurement, protection and energy management chain.*
b Protection relays, providing functions A high-performance, economical solution
adapted to the part of the network The modular Sepam offer provides a cost-effective solution tailored to every
requirement.
to be protected
Easy to order and install
b Metering equipment, to inform operators
All the components of the protection chain are referenced and can be delivered
b Low voltage relaying, to provide very quickly.
control of the breaking device and The power of a multi-functional digital unit
of the withdrawable part Sepam is more than a simple protection relay; it is a truly multi-functional unit
b Various auxiliaries: secondary circuit test offering, in particular:
units, etc. bbCircuit-breaker diagnosis functions (switching counter and time, rearming time,
cumulated broken A2)
bbDirect circuit-breaker control, whatever the type of release unit
bbRemote equipment operation using the communication option.
(*) Please check in the Sepam catalogue the sensor to use with each Sepam version.
Metering equipment
protection relay,
arc flash protection unit
Sepam advantages
Voltage transformer Functional CTs Reliability
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Protection, monitoring Sepam protection system
and control Sepam protection relay range
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Protection, monitoring MiCOM protection system
and control MiCOM protection relay range
Metering equipment
protection relay,
arc flash protection unit
Voltage transformer Functional CTs
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Current transformer
Switchgear (circuit-breaker)
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Protection, monitoring Vamp arc flash protection
and control Vamp arc flash range
The arc protection unit detects an arc Arc flash protection maximizes personnel safety and minimizes material damage
flash in an installation and trips the to the installation in the most hazardous power system fault situations.
feeding breaker. Minimized damage also means limited need for repair work and enables rapid
restoration of the power supply.
An arc flash protection system maximizes
personnel safety and minimizes
material damage caused by arc faults. Vamp advantages
Personnel Safety
A fast and reliable arc protection unit may save human lives in the event of an arc
fault occuring in switchgear during work in or near the installation.
Reduces production losses
The shorter the operating time of the arc flash protection unit, the smaller will be
the damage caused by the arc fault and the shorter the possible power outage.
Extended switchgear life cycle
A modern arc protection unit increases the life-cycle expectancy of switchgear
installations, so that decisions to invest in new switchgear installations can be
postponed and money can be saved by re-Vamping existing switchgear systems.
Reduced insurance costs
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The faster and better the protection system of a power installation, the more
generous will be the insurance terms and costs.
Low investment costs and fast installation
A comprehensive arc protection system is characterized by low investment costs
and fast installation and commissioning times. One successful operation of the arc
flash protection units provides an immediate investment payoff.
Reliable Operation
Operation is based on the appearance of light or alternatively on the appearance of
light and current from an external device. Immune to nuisance trippings due to dual
tripping criteria; light & current.
Vamp 221
Metering equipment
protection relay,
arc flash protection unit
Current transformer
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Input/Output units
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Protection, monitoring
and control
System features
bb Operation on light only bb Operation on light only bb Current and light tripping criteria (possibility of tripping
(I > criteria can be supplied bb Supports point and/or by light only)
from another device) smoke sensors bb Operating time 7 ms or less (electromechanical contact)
bb Integrated 19256 Vac/dc bb Up to 10 sensors bb Accurate location of arc fault utilizing point sensors
aux. supply bb Typically trips the bb Four selective protection zones per central unit
bb Optimized for wind power incoming feeder bb Self-supervision of the entire system
and other small applications bb Straightforward bb Easy interconnect using VX001 cables
bb Supports point and/or installation bb Phase current measuring
smoke sensors bb Operation time 9 ms bb Earth fault current measuring
bb Up to 4 sensors (including the output relay) bb Personal protector option
bb Selective trip for 2 zones bb Cost-effective solution bb Panel or rail mount I/O units
and possibility of generator bb Self-supervision. bb Circuit breaker fail protection (CBFP).
set emergency trip (separate
contact)
bb Operation time 7 ms
(including the output relay)
bb Non-volatile trip status.
Sensors
Point sensor (surface)
bb Arc detection from two compartments simultaneously
bb Self-monitored
bb Cable length adjustable from 6 m or 20 m down.
Portable sensor
bb Snap-in connection to I/O unit
bb Enhanced work safety.
Options
Please check in the Vamp Please check in the Vamp Please check in the Vamp catalogue for reference number
catalogue for reference catalogue for reference
number number
I/O units
VAM 3L VAM 10L/LD VAM 12L/LD VAM 4C/CD
Communication port for central unit (Vamp 221) and I/O unit 2 2 2 2
Point sensor (surface or pipe) 10 10
Loop sensor (Fibre) 3
Portable sensor 1 1 1
Protection zone supported 1 1 4 4
Current inputs 3
Trip contact 1 1 3 1
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and control
The live parts of the dry-insulated current transformers are incorporated in a resin
enclosure. These compact transformers have excellent electrical and mechanical
characteristics and are fully protected against fire hazards.
Technical characteristics
Type Ratio (A/A) Measurement VA Protection VA Ith max
cl 0.5 5P20
25 kA/1 s 25 kA/3 s 31.5 kA/1 s 31.5 kA/3 s 40 kA/1 s 40 kA/3 s
TCF4F/N2 50-100/5-5 10-20 5-10 b b b b b
100-200/5-5 15-30 5-10 b b b b b
200-400/5-5 15-30 5-10 b b b b b
300-600/5-5 15-30 5-10 b b b b b b
400-800/5-5 15-30 5-10 b b b b b b
600-1200/5-5 15-30 5-10 b b b b b b
TCF4G/N2 1500/5-5 15 5 b b b b b b
2000/5-5 15 5 b b b b b b
2500/5-5 15 5 b b b b b b
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Protection, monitoring Instrument transformers (cont.)
and control
by phase(1) by phase
kV A kA size and type
12-36 1250/1600 31.5 2 2 x AOPC
12-36 2000 31.5 3 2 x ARL4
12-36 2500 31.5 4 2 x ARL5
(1) Cable section for size 3 connection pads: 150 to 630 mm2.
(CSH type)
For AD6, RD6 cubicles
CSH 120 and CSH 200 core balance CTs provide more sensitive protection
by direct measuring of earth fault currents.
Specifically designed for the Sepam range, they can be directly connected
to the Sepam residual current input.
They differ only in diameter:
bbCSH 120 - 120 mm internal diameter
CSH toroid CT bbCSH 200 - 200 mm internal diameter.
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Protection, monitoring Instrument transformers (cont.)
and control
TLP130 and TLP190 are low-power current transformers, current probe with
voltage output conforming to IEC 60044-8 standard.
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Protection, monitoring Instrument transformers (cont.)
and control
Voltage transformers
The voltage transformers supply:
bbMeasuring, metering and monitoring instruments
bbRelays and safety devices.
They are installed in the cable connection compartment in the case of incomer/
feeder cubicles and in the busbar compartment in the case of bus sectioning
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Protection, monitoring Instrument transformers (cont.)
and control
F400 cubicles can be fitted with rotary voltage transformers. Please consult us.
The three phase/earth voltage transformers are disconnectable devices.
Each transformer is protected by a fuse incorporated in the transformer primary
winding. They are operated simultaneously from the rear of the cubicle.
When the voltage transformers are in the isolated position, the following
operations can be performed with the cubicle powered on:
bbA fuse can be replaced by opening a safety flap
bbTransformers can be accessed by installing a padlockable separator.
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Appendices
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Appendices F400 cubicle equipment
36 kV - 70 kV - 170 kV
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Appendices F400 cubicle equipment
40.5 kV - 85 kV(4) - 185 kV
Lightning arrester v v v
Anti-condensation resistance (cable compartment and busbar) b b b b b
LV control cabinet
Keyless LV control cabinet locking v v v v v
LV control cabinet lighting v v v v v
Busbar
1250 A insulated b b b b b
Connection
Cable connection from the bottom, 1 to 4 single-pole b b
Cable connection from the bottom, 1 to 4 three-pole b b
Cable connection from the top (on request) v v
Busbar connection from the top (on request) v v
(1) With earthing switch option
(2) Integrated fuse
(3) Additional DIN format is available
(4) Ud 95 kV 50 Hz 1min possible
b : Standard equipment
v : Option.
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Notes
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