Modular units for MV/LV transformer substations, industrial distribution and MV switching

SM6 range 3 to 24 kV

interrupteur sectionneur
Un Ith In 24kV 12, 5kA 400A - 50/ 60H z

IM

interrupteur sectionneur
Un Ith In 24kV 12, 5kA 400A - 50/ 60H z

IM

combin interrupteur fusibles

Un Ith In 24kV 12, 5kA 200A - 50/ 60H z

QM

Uw 125kV I M A 31, 5K A H N 64 S 41- I E C 298

Uw 125kV I M A 31, 5K A H N 64 S 41- I E C 298

Uw 125kV I M A 31, 5K A H N 64 S 41- I E C 298

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SM6 range Contents

pages field of application the experience of a world leader main characteristics telecontrol of power distribution networks units for all functions factory-built cubicles description compartments description switchgear description description of the control/monitoring and protection functions units selection network connection fuse-switch protection contactor protection circuit breaker protection MV metering extension or link casing other functions units equipment automatic control equipment operating mechanisms auxiliaries instrument transformers transformers protection motors protection interlocks connections connections with dry-type cables cable-connection height cabling from below technical pit drawings trench diagrams installation dimensions layout examples the references of a leader quality assurance protecting the environment appendices: trip curves for VIP relays 2 4 6 8 9 14 16 18 20 22 22 23 25 26 29 31 33 35 35 36 38 39 42 43 44 46 46 47 48 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56

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Field of application

The SM6 range is made up of modular units containing fixed or withdrawable metal-enclosed SF6 switchgear, using sulphur hexafluoride (SF6): c switch-disconnector; c Fluarc SF1 or SFset circuit breaker; c Rollarc 400 or 400 D contactor; c disconnector. SM6 units are used for the MV section in MV/LV transformer substations in public distribution systems and MV consumer or distribution substations up to 24 kV.

MV/LV transformer substations

UTE standard
MV consumer substation (MV metering) IM IM CM DM2 QM PM IM

incoming line of the main distribution switchboard

Combined public distribution/ Consumer substation PM IM IM GIM QM

MV consumer substation (LV metering) IM IM QM

Substation GAM QM

Unit definitions
Below is the list of SM6 range units used in MV/LV transformer substations and industrial distribution substations: c IM, IMC, IMB switch; c EMB busbar earthing; c PM fused switch; c QM, QMC, QMB fuse-switch combination; c CRM contactor and contactor with fuses; c DM1-A, DM1-D, DM1-S single-isolation circuit breaker; c DM1-W, DM1-Z withdrawable single-isolation circuit breaker; c DM2 double-isolation circuit breaker; c CM, CM2 voltage transformers; c GBC-A, GBC-B current and/or voltage measurements; c NSM-cables for main incoming and standby; c NSM-busbars for main incoming and cables for standby; c GIM intermediate bus unit; c GEM extension unit; c GBM connection unit; c GAM2, GAM incoming cable connection unit; c SM disconnector; c TM MV/LV transformer unit for auxiliaries; c other units, consult us.

outgoing line toward other ring substations

Other standards
MV consumer substations (MV metering) IM IM DM1-D GBC-A QM DM1-S

outgoing line toward other ring substations incoming line of the main distribution switchboard

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Industrial distribution substations

Distribution switchboard DM1-A CM QMC CM CM DM1-D GBM DM1-A QMC CM

incoming line of private MV substation

incoming line of private MV substation

MV/LV transformer substations PM NSM-busbars GBM SM TM NSM-busbars QM CRM CRM DM1-W

standby generator source

standby utility source

Distribution switchboard CM QM QM IMC IMB GBM IMC QM CM

incoming line of private MV substation

incoming line of private MV substation

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The experience of a world leader

The guarantee of expertise

The Schneider groups experience extends over forty years in factory-built cubicles and over twenty five years in SF6 technology for Medium Voltage switchgear. This gives you the advantage of unique experience, that of a world leader, with over half a million SF6 Medium Voltage units installed throughout the world. Putting this experience at your service and remaining attentive to your requirements is the spirit of active partnership that we want to develop in offering you the SM6 range.

The modular SM6 range is a range of harmonised cubicles equipped with SF6 or air breaking technology switchgear. These cubicles allow you to produce all your Medium Voltage substation requirements up to 24 kV by superposing their various functions. The result of in-depth analysis of your requirements, both now and in the future, SM6 cubicles mean that you can take advantage of all the features of both a modern and proven technology.

1975: innovation Sulphur hexafluoride (SF6) is first used in an MV switch for an MV/LV transformer substation, with the VM6. 1989: experience Over in 300,000 VM6 cubicles equipped networks throughout the world. 1991: innovation and experience Cumulated with the second generation of SM6 modular SF6 cubicles. 1999: a leading position Over 250,000 SM6 cubicles installed across five continents and the position of uncontested leader in the Medium Voltage field.

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The ranges advantages

Upgradability
SM6, a comprehensive range c a comprehensive offer for your current and future requirements; c a concept adapted to the extension of your installations; c a catalogue of functions for all your applications; c a product designed to meet your standards constraints; c options for the telecontrol of your installations.

Compactness
SM6, an optimised range c low space requirements, with compact unit increment cubicles; c the rationalisation of space you require for switchgear installations; c reduced civil engineering costs; c easy integration in outdoor factory-built substations, for which SM6 is particularly well suited.

Maintenance
SM6, a range with reduced maintenance c the active parts (breaking and earthing) integrated in a sealed for life chamber, filled with SF6; c control mechanisms designed to function with reduced maintenance under normal operating conditions; c increased electrical endurance in breaking.

Ease of installation
SM6, a simple range to incorporate c reduced dimensions and weight; c simplified civil engineering; c a solution adapted to cable connections; c simplified design of switchgear busbars.

Easy and safe to operate

SM6, a proven range c a three position switch to avoid false manoeuvres; c full closing capacity of the earthing disconnector; c positive breaking with position indicators; c internal arc withstand in both cable and switchgear compartments; c clear and animated diagram displays; c one single switching operation lever with a anti-reflex function; c compartmented cubicles.

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Main characteristics

Description
interrupteur sectionneur
Un Ith In 24kV 12,5kA 400A - 50/60Hz

IM

interrupteur sectionneur
Un Ith In 24kV 12,5kA 400A - 50/60Hz

IM

combin interrupteur fusibles

Un Ith In 24kV 12,5kA 200A - 50/60Hz

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Uw 125kV IMA 31,5KA HN 64 S 41-IEC 298

Uw 125kV IMA 31,5KA HN 64 S 41-IEC 298

Uw 125kV IMA 31,5KA HN 64 S 41-IEC 298

In addition to its technical characteristics, SM6 meets requirements concerning protection of life and property as well as ease of installation, operation and protecting the environment. SM6 units are designed for indoor installations (IP2XC). Their compact dimensions are: c 375 mm to 750 mm wide; c 1600 mm high; c 840 mm deep This makes for easy installation in small rooms or prefabricated substations. Cables are connected via the front. All control functions are centralised on a front plate, thus simplifying operation. The units may be equipped with a number of accessories (relays, toroids, instrument transformers, surge arrestor, telecontrol, etc.).

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Standards
SM6 units meet all the following recommendations, standards and specifications: c recommendations: IEC 60298, 60265, 60129, 60694, 60420, 60056; c UTE standards: NFC 13.100, 13.200, 64.130, 64.160; c EDF specifications: HN 64-S-41, 64-S-43.

Designation
SM6 units are identified by a code including: c an indication of the function, i.e. the electrical diagram code: IM, QM, DM1, CM, DM2, etc. c the rated current: 400 - 630 - 1250 A; c the rated voltage: 7.2 - 12 - 17.5 - 24 kV; c the maximum short-time withstand current values: 12.5 - 16 - 20 - 25 kA/1 s. Example for a unit designated: IM 400 - 24 - 12.5 c IM indicates an incoming or outgoing unit; c 400 indicates the rated current is 400 A; c 24 indicates the rated voltage is 24 kV; c 12.5 indicates the short-time withstand current is 12.5 kA/1 s.

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Table of electrical characteristics

The hereunder values are for working temperatures from -5C up to +40C and for a setting up at an altitude below 1000 m. rated voltage (kV) insulation level 50 Hz/1 mn insulation (kV rms) isolation 1.2/50 s insulation (kV peak) isolation breaking capacity transformer off load (A) cables off load (A) short-time withstand current (kA/1s) 7.2 20 23 60 70 12 28 32 75* 85 17.5 38 45 95 110 24 50 60 125 145

25 20 16 12.5

16 25 630 - 1250 A 630 - 1250 A 630 - 1250 A 400 - 630 - 1250 A

The making capacity is equal to 2.5 times the short-time withstand current. * 60 kV peak for the CRM unit.

General characteristics
Maximum breaking capacity rated voltage (kV) units IM, IMC, IMB, NSM-cables, NSM-busbars PM, QM, QMC, QMB CRM CRM with fuses DM1-A, DM1-D, DM1-W, DM1-Z DM1-S, DM2 7.2 630 A 25 kA 10 kA 25 kA 25 kA 20 kA 8 kA 12.5 kA 20 kA 12 17.5 24

Endurance
Electro-magnetic compatibility: c relays: 4 kV withstand capacity, as per recommendation IEC 801.4 ; c compartments: v electrical field: - 40 dB attenuation at 100 MHz, - 20 dB attenuation at 200 MHz; v magnetic field: 20 dB attenuation below 30 MHz. Temperatures: c for stocking: from -40C to +70C, c for working: from -5C to +40C, c other temperatures, consult us. units IM, IMC, IMB PM QM*, QMC*, QMB* NSM-cables, NSM-busbars CRM IEC 56 Rollarc 400 300000 operations Rollarc 400D DM1-A, DM1-D, DM1-W, DM1-Z, DM1-S, DM2 100000 operations IEC 56 10000 operations mechanical endurance IEC 265 1000 operations electrical endurance IEC 265 100 breaks at In, cos = 0.7 IEC 56 100000 breaks at 320 A 300000 breaks at 250 A 100,000 breaks at 200 A IEC 56 40 breaks at 12.5 kA 10000 breaks at In, cos = 0.7

* as per recommendation IEC 420, three breakings at pf = 0.2 c 1730 A/12 kV, c 1400 A/24 kV, c 2600 A/5.5 kV.

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Telecontrol of power distribution networks

SM6: an integrated range for telecontrol of MV networks
SM6 switchgear is perfectly suited to a telecontrol environment due to options such as: c Talus 200 telecontrol interface; c independent power supply of electrical controls; c auxiliary contacts for position and fault signalling; c current sensors for fault detection.

Talus 200: an interface designed for the telecontrol of MV networks

Talus 200 is an interface that is both plug and play and multifunctional. It integrates all the functional features required for the remote monitoring and controlling of SM6: c acquisition of various types of data: switch position, fault detectors, current values, etc. c transmission of switch opening and closing orders; c exchange with the control centre. Particularly called on during network incidents, Talus 200 has proven reliability and dependability in order to operate the switchgear whenever required. It is simple to install and to operate. A functional unit dedicated to Medium Voltage networks c Talus 200 is designed to be directly connected to MV switchgear, without any specific converter. c it has a simple fascia layout for local operation, authorising management of electrical controls (local/remote switch) and enables visualisation of information on switchgear status. c it integrates an MV network fault current detection system (overcurrent and zero sequence) with detection thresholds that are configurable channel by channel (current value and duration). Guaranteeing Medium Voltage switchgear operation c Talus 200 has been subjected to severe testing in terms of MV electrical constraints. c a backup power supply guarantees continuity of service for several hours in the instance of any loss in auxiliary power supply providing power to the Talus 200 and MV switchgear motorization. Ready to connect c Talus 200 is delivered with a kit for easy connection to motorization and data acquisition terminals. c the telecontrol unit connectors are foolproof to avoid any errors during installation or maintenance. c data acquisition core balance CTs for current measurement are of the opening type for easier installation.

Control command

Foolproof connectors

Local information

Power unit

Opening core balance CTs

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Units for all functions

Connection to the networks

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Switch unit IM (375 or 500 mm)

Switch unit IMC (500 mm)

Switch unit with or without earthing disconnector IMB (375 mm)

Fuse-switch protection

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Fused-switch unit PM (375 mm)

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Fuse-switch combination unit QM (375 mm)

Fuse-switch combination unit QMC (625 mm)

Fuse-switch combination unit right or left outgoing line QMB (375 mm)

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Units for all functions

Contactor protection
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Contactor unit CRM (750 mm)

Fused-contactor unit CRM (750 mm)

Circuit-breaker protection

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Single-isolation circuit breaker unit DM1-A (750 mm)

Single-isolation circuit breaker unit right or left outgoing line DM1-D (750 mm)

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Single-isolation circuit breaker unit DM1-S (750 mm)

Double-isolation circuit breaker unit right or left outgoing line DM2 (750 mm)

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Circuit-breaker protection
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Withdrawable single-isolation circuit breaker unit DM1-W (750 mm)

Withdrawable single-isolation circuit breaker unit right outgoing line DM1-Z (750 mm)

MV metering

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Voltage transformers for mains with earthed neutral system CM (375 mm)

Voltage transformers for mains with insulated neutral system CM2 (500 mm)

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Current and/or voltage measurement unit right or left outgoing line GBC-A (750 mm)

Current and/or voltage measurement unit GBC-B (750 mm)

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Units for all functions

Casings
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Intermediate bus unit GIM (125 mm)

Extension unit VM6/SM6 GEM (125 mm)

Connection unit right or left outgoing line GBM (375 mm)

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Incoming cable-connection unit GAM2 (375 mm)

Incoming cable-connection unit GAM (500 mm)

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Other functions
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Disconnector unit SM (375 or 500 mm)

MV/LV transformer unit for auxiliaries TM (375 mm)

Busbar earthing compartment EMB (375 mm)

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Cables power supply for main incoming line and standby line NSM-cables (750 mm)

Busbars power supply for main incoming line on right or left and cables for standby line NSM-busbars (750 mm)

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Factory-built cubicles description

Switch and fuse protection cubicles

Cubicles are made up of five compartments separated by metal or insulating partitions. 1 switchgear: switch-disconnector and earthing switch in an enclosure filled with SF6 and satisfying sealed pressure system requirements. 5 2 busbars: all in the same horizontal plane, thus enabling later switchboard extensions and connection to existing equipment. 3 connection: accessible through front, connection to the lower switch-disconnector and earthing switch terminals (IM cubicles) or the lower fuse-holders (PM and QM cubicles). This compartment is also equipped with an earthing switch downstream from the MV fuses for the protection units. 3 4 operating mechanism: contains the elements used to operate the switchdisconnector and earthing switch and actuate the corresponding indications (positive break). 5 low voltage: installation of a terminal block (if motor option installed), LV fuses and compact relay devices. If more space is required, an additional enclosure may be added on top of the cubicle. Optional, switch cubicles (IM) can also be fitted with: c control motorisation; c surge arrestors.

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Circuit breaker cubicles

1 switchgear: disconnector(s) and earth switch(es), in enclosures filled with SF6 and satisfying sealed pressure system requirements. 2 busbars: all in the same horizontal plane, thus enabling later switchboard extensions and connection to existing equipment. 2 5 1 4 3 connection and switchgear: accessible through front, connection to the downstream terminals of the circuit breaker. Two Fluarc circuit breaker offers are possible: c SF1: combined with an electronic relay and standard sensors (with or without an auxiliary power supply); c SFset: autonomous set equipped with an electronic protection system and special sensors (requiring no auxiliary power supply). 4 operating mechanism: contains the elements used to operate the disconnector(s), the circuit breaker and the earthing switch and actuate the corresponding indications. The circuit breaker operating functions may be motorized (optional). 5 low voltage: installation of compact relay devices (Statimax) and test terminal boxes. If more space is required, and additional enclosure may be added on top of the cubicle. Optional, cubicles may be fitted with: c current and voltage transformers; c circuit breaker control motorisation; c surge arrestors.

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Contactor cubicles
1 switchgear: disconnector and earthing switch and contactor in enclosures filled with SF6 and satisfying sealed pressure system requirements. 2 busbars: all in the same horizontal plane, thus enabling later switchboard extensions and connection to existing equipment. 2 5 1 4 3 connection and switchgear: accessible through front. This compartment is also equipped with an earthing switch downstream. The Rollarc contactor may be equipped with fuses. Two types may be used: c R400 with magnetic holding; c R400D with mechanical latching. 4 operating mechanism: contains the elements used to operate the disconnector(s), the contactor 400 or 400D and the earthing switch and actuate the corresponding indications. 5 low voltage: installation of compact relay devices and test terminal boxes. With basic equipment, an additional enclosure is added on top of the cubicle. Optional, cubicles may be fitted with current and voltage transformers.

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Compartments description

Switchgear compartment
This compartment is separated from the busbar compartment and the connection compartment by the enclosure surrounding the switch, the disconnector and the earthing switch.

Busbar compartment
The three insulated busbars are parallel-mounted. Connection is made to the upper pads of the enclosure using a field distributor with integrated captive screws. Ratings 400 - 630 - 1250 A.

Connection and switchgear compartment (circuit breaker)

The network cables are connected: c to the terminals of the switch; c to the lower fuse holders; c or to the connection pads of the circuit breaker. Cables may have either: c cold fitted sheathing for dry-type or paper-insulated cables; With basic equipment, the maximum allowable cross-section for cable is: c 630 mm2 for 1250 A incoming or outgoing units; c 300 mm2 for 400 - 630 A incoming or outgoing units; c 95 mm2 for transformer protection cubicles incorporating fuses. The earthing switch must be closed before the cubicle may be accessed. The reduced depth of the cubicle makes for easy connection of all phases. A stud incorporated in the field distributor makes it possible to position and secure the cable-end lug with a single hand.

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Operating-mechanism compartments
These compartments contain the various operating functions for the: c switch and earthing switch; c disconnector(s); c circuit breaker; c contactor; and the voltage indicators. The operating-mechanism compartment may be accessed with the cables and busbars energised and without isolating the substation. It also enables easy installation of padlocks, locks and standard LV accessories (auxiliary contacts, trip units, motors, etc.).

Low-voltage compartment
If the switch operating mechanism is motorised, this compartment is equipped with a terminal block and LV fuses. It may be enlarged by adding an enclosure with a door on the top of the cubicle. These compartments may be accessed with the cables and busbars energised and without isolating the substation.

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Switchgear description

Safety of people
By switchgear: switch or disconnector and earthing switch
c gas tightness The three rotating contacts are placed in an enclosure filled with gas to a relative pressure of 0.4 bar (400 hPa). It satisfies sealed pressure system requirements and seal tightness is always checked in the factory. c operating safety v the switch may be in one of three positions: closed, open, or earthed, representing a natural interlocking system that prevents incorrect operation. Moving-contact rotation is driven by a fast-acting mechanism that is independent of the action of the operator. v the device combines the breaking and disconnection functions. v the earthing switch placed in the SF6 has a short-circuit making capacity, in compliance with standards. v any accidental over-pressures are eliminated by the opening of the safety membrane, in which case the gas is directed toward the back of the unit, thus avoiding projection or other related phenomena in front.
Switch-disconnector

Contacts closed

Contacts open

Contacts earthed

Fluarc SF1 or SFset circuit breaker

c gas tightness The Fluarc SF1 or SFset circuit breaker is made up of three separate poles mounted on a structure supporting the operating mechanism. Each pole-unit houses all the active elements in an insulating enclosure filled with gas to a relative pressure of 0.5 bar (500 hPa). It satisfies sealed pressure system requirements and seal tightness is always checked in the factory. c operating safety As for switch-units, accidental over-pressures are eliminated by the opening of the safety membrane.

SF1 circuit breaker Contacts closed Precompression Arcing period Contacts open

Rollarc 400 and 400D contactor

c gas tightness The three phases are placed in an enclosure filled with SF6 gas to a relative pressure of 2.5 bars (2 500 hPa). It satisfies sealed pressure system requirements and seal tightness is always checked in the factory. c operating safety Accidental over-pressures are eliminated by the opening of the safety membrane.

Rollarc contactor

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Reliable operating mechanism

c switchgear status indicator: Fitted directly to the mobile equipments shaft, these give a definite indication of the switchgears position. (appendix A of standard IEC 60129). c operating lever: This is designed with an anti-reflex device that stops any attempt to re-open the device immediately after closing the switch or the earthing disconnector. c locking device: Between one and three padlocks enable the following to be locked: v access to the switching shaft of the switch or the circuit breaker, v access to the switching shaft of the earthing disconnector, v operating of the opening release push-button.

Internal arc withstand of the cubicles

All SM6 switchboards comply with the six criteria relative to internal arcing withstand, as defined in IEC recommendation 60298. To ensure complete safety of people, any internal overpressure is directed towards the rear of the cubicles.

Operating safety
Simple and effortless switching
Mechanical and electrical controls are side by side on the front fascia, on a panel including the schematic diagram indicating the devices status (closed, open, earthed): c closed: the mobile equipment is operated via a quick acting mechanism, independent of the operator. No energy is stored in the switch, apart from when switching operations are taking place. For combined switch fuses, the opening mechanism is armed at the same time as the contacts are closed. c opening: the switch is opened using the same quick acting mechanism, operated in the opposite direction. For circuit breakers and the combined switch fuses, opening is controlled by: v a push-button, v a fault. c earthing: a specific control shaft enables the opening or closing of the earthing contacts. Access to this shaft is blocked by a cover that can be slid back if the switch is open but which remains locked in place if it is closed.

Voltage presence indicator

This device, included on all functional units, enables a check to be made of the presence (or absence) of voltage in the cables. It is in conformity with IEC standards 61958.

Insensitivity to the environment

c an internal sealed enclosure, (IP2XC) contains the active parts of the switchgear (switch, earthing disconnector). It is filled with SF6 in accordance with the definitions in IEC recommendation 60298 for sealed pressure systems. Sealing is systematically checked in the factory. c parts are designed in order to obtain optimum electrical field distribution. c the metallic structure of cubicles is designed to withstand an aggressive environment and to make it impossible to access any energised part when in operation.

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Description of the control/monitoring and protection functions

Sepam
Range of multifunctional protection devices
This digital technology range is integrated in the low voltage part of the cubicle. The Sepam range is made up of digital control/monitoring and protection units for MV distribution networks. Their capacity is suited to all types of applications: c substation; c busbars; c transformer; c motor; c capacitor; c generator. Each Sepam unit provides an optimal answer in terms of functional features, performance and price: The Sepam 1000 series designed for network, motor or transformer protection and current and voltage measurements, on up to the 2000 series incorporating control/monitoring and protection functions with control logic and communication features. Sepam is a complete range with digital displays to meet all needs: c wide dynamic adjustment range; c compatible with all types of sensors; c ease of use with logging of trip currents for each phase and display of true measurement values requiring no coefficients; c operating reliability with continuous monitoring, autodiagnostics system and a high level of immunity to electromagnetic interference.

Sepam 1000

Statimax
Definite time-delay autonomous
General protection of MV consumer substations (MV metering). Statimax ensures, without an auxiliary source, against phase and zero-sequence faults. Statimax is made up of an electronic setting device, three toroid voltage-matching transformers, a zero-sequence transformer and a regulation device that supplies the power for the electronics and the low-energy Mitop release.

Source transfer switches

Continuity of the electrical power supply
Designed for energy management and distribution applications, these electronic units automatically and safely switch between two different MV sources. Note: these equipments (except VIP and Statimax) are set up in the low-voltage compartment of the concerning unit.

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VIP 35 protection relay

Integrated in the DM1-S cubicle The VIP 35 is an independent relay without an auxiliary power supply, powered by the current sensors, and actuating a Mitop release unit. VIP 35 provides protection against phase-to-phase faults and against earthing faults. Phase protection c phase protection is achieved by a definite time threshold which functions from 1.2 times the operating current (Is). Earthing protection c earthing fault protection functions with the residual current measurement taken from the sum of the secondary currents in the sensors.This is taken via a CSH30 core balance CT. c earthing protection is inverse definite time: its threshold and time delay can be set.

VIP 35

VIP 300 LL or LH protection relay

Integrated in the DM1-S cubicle VIP 300 provides protection against phase-to-phase and phase-to-earth faults. A choice of trip curves and the large number of possible settings mean that it can be used in a large variety of selectiviy layouts. VIP 300 is an independent relay powered by the current sensors; it does not require an auxiliary power supply. It actuates a release unit. . Phase protection c phase protection is via two independently adjustable thresholds: v the lower threshold can be chosen to be inverse definite time or definite time. The definite time curves are in conformity with IEC standard 255-3. They are either of inverse, very inverse or extremely inverse type. v the upper threshold is inverse definite time. Earthing protection c protection against phase-to-earth faults uses the residual current measurement, taken from the sum of the secondary currents in the sensors. c as for phase protection, phase-to-earth protection had two thresholds that can be independently set. Signalling c two indicators show the origin of the trip operation (phase or earth). They remain in position after the relay power supply has been cut. c two led indicators (phase and earth) show that the lower threshold has been exceeded and that its time delay is currently in progress.

VIP 300

VIP 200 and VIP 201 protection relay

Independent definite time protection device integrated with the SFset circuit breaker Protection relay without an auxiliary power supply. Dedicated to the protection of transformers, this relay also enables very accurate selectivity to be obtained. VIP 200 and VIP 201 protection units in the Fluarc SFset circuit breaker, without an auxiliary power supply, protect against phase-to-phase and earth faults. All these protection devices have wide settings ranges for their trip currents.
VIP 200

Selection table
protection type code protection units Sepam Statimax 2000 1000+ c c c c c c c c c c c c c c c c c c c c VIP 200 c (1) c (1) 201 c (1) c (1) 35 c (2) c (3) 300 c (1) c (1)

(1) DT, EI, SI, VI, and RI trip curves (2) Inverse curve suited to transformer protection (3) DT trip curve Schneider Electric

three-phase overcurrent zero-sequence overcurrent directional zero-sequence current undervoltage overvoltage thermal image zero-sequence overvoltage negative sequence overcurrent long start-up and rotor blocking maximum number of start-ups single-phase undercurrent

50 - 51 50N - 51N 67N 27 59 49 59N 46 51LR 66 37

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Units selection

Network connection
IM (375 or 500 mm) Switch IMC (500 mm) Switch IMB (375 mm) Switch with earthing switch Right or left outgoing without earthing switch Right or left outgoing

Electrical characteristics
kA 25

20 630 A 16

12.5 7.2

400 - 630 A 12 17.5 24 kV

Basic equipment: c switch and earthing switch c three-phase busbars c CIT operating mechanism c voltage indicators c connection pads for dry-type cables c one to three CTs Versions: c CI2 operating mechanism c CI1 operating mechanism c 630 A or 1250 A three-phase busbars Optional accessories: c motor for operating mechanism c auxiliary contacts c additional enclosure or connection enclosure for cabling from above c key-type interlocks c 50 W heating element c stands footing c release units c phase comparator c fault indicators c enlarged low-voltage compartment c surge arrestors (for 500 mm cubicle) c enlarged low-voltage compartment c three-phase bottom busbars for outgoing lines (right or left)

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Fuse-switch protection
PM (375 mm) Fused-switch unit

Electrical characteristics
kA 25

20 200 A 16

12.5 7.2 12 17.5 24 kV

Basic equipment: c switch and earthing switch c three-phase busbars c CIT operating mechanism c voltage indicators c connection pads for dry-type cables c downstream earthing switch c equipment for three UTE or DIN fuses Versions: c CI1 operating mechanism c 630 A or 1250 A three-phase busbars

Optional accessories: c motor for operating mechanism c auxiliary contacts c enlarged low-voltage compartment c additional enclosure or connection enclosure for cabling from above c key-type interlocks c 50 W heating element c stands footing c mechanical indication system for blown fuses c UTE or DIN fuses c release units

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Fuse-switch protection
QM (375 mm) Fuse-switch combination unit QMC (625 mm) Fuse-switch combination unit QMB (375 mm) Fuse-switch combination unit outgoing line right or left

Electrical characteristics
kA 25

20 200 A 16

12.5 7.2 12 17.5 24 kV

Basic equipment: c switch and earthing switch c three-phase busbars c CI1 operating mechanism c voltage indicators c equipment for three UTE or DIN striker fuses c mechanical indication system for blown fuses c connection pads for dry-type cables c downstream earthing switch c one to three CTs Versions: c 630 A or 1250 A three-phase busbars c CI2 operating mechanism Optional accessories: c motor for operating mechanism c auxiliary contacts c additional enclosure or connection enclosure for cabling from above c key-type interlocks c 50 W heating element c stands footing c indication contact for blown fuses c UTE or DIN striker fuses c release units c enlarged low-voltage compartment c enlarged low-voltage compartment c three-phase bottom busbars for outgoing lines (right or left)

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Contactor protection
CRM (750 mm) Contactor CRM (750 mm) Contactor with fuses

Electrical characteristics
kA kA 25 10 8 400 A 16

20 250 A

12.5 7.2 12 kV 7.2 12 17.5 24 kV

Basic equipment: c Rollarc 400 or 400D contactor c disconnector and earthing switch c three-phase busbars c contactor operating mechanism R400 with magnetic holding or contactor R400D with mechanical latching c disconnector operating mechanism CS c one to three current transformers c auxiliary contacts on contactor c connection pads for dry-type cables c voltage indicators c downstream earthing switch c additional enclosure c operation counter c equipment for three DIN fuses Version: c 630 A or 1250 A three-phase busbars Optional accessories: c cubicle: v auxiliary contacts on the disconnector v protection using Sepam programable electronic unit v one to three voltage transformers v key-type interlocks v 50 W heating element v stands footing c contactor: v mechanical interlocking c DIN fuses

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Circuit breaker protection

DM1-A (750 mm) Single-isolation circuit breaker DM1-D (750 mm) Single-isolation circuit breaker outgoing line on right DM1-D (750 mm) Single-isolation circuit breaker outgoing line on left

Electrical characteristics
kA 25

20 630 - 1250 A 16

12.5 7.2

400 - 630 - 1250 A 12 17.5 24 kV

Basic equipment: c Fluarc SF1 (only for the 400-630 A performances) or SFset circuit breaker c disconnector and earthing switch c three-phase busbars c circuit breaker operating mechanism RI c disconnector operating mechanism CS c voltage indicators c three CTs for Fluarc SF1 circuit breaker c auxiliary contacts on circuit breaker c connection pads for dry-type cables c downstream earthing switch Version: c 630 A or 1250 A three-phase busbars Optional accessories: c cubicle: v auxiliary contacts on the disconnector v additional enclosure or connection enclosure for cabling from above v protection using Statimax relays, or Sepam programable electronic unit for Fluarc SF1circuit breaker v three voltage transformers for Fluarc SF1 circuit breaker v key-type interlocks v 50 W heating element v stands footing v surge arrestors c circuit breaker: v motor for operating mechanism v release units v operation counter on manual operating mechanism c three-phase bottom busbars

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DM1-S (750 mm) Single-isolation circuit breaker with independent protection DM2 (750 mm) Double-isolation circuit breaker outgoing line on right DM2 (750 mm) Double-isolation circuit breaker outgoing line on left

Electrical characteristics
kA 25

20 630 A 16

12.5 7.2

400 - 630 A 12 17.5 24 kV

Basic equipment: c Fluarc SF1 circuit breaker c disconnector and earthing switch c three-phase busbars c circuit breaker operating mechanism RI c disconnector operating mechanism CS c auxiliary contacts on circuit breaker c three CR sensors for VIP relay protection c voltage indicators c connection pads for dry-type cables c downstream earthing switch Version: c 630 A or 1250 A three-phase busbars Optional accessories: c cubicle: v auxiliary contacts on disconnectors v additional enclosure or connection enclosure for cabling from above v three voltage transformers v key-type interlocks v 50 W heating element v stands footing c three CTs

c circuit breaker: v motor for operating mechanism v release units v operation counter on manual operating mechanism

v protection using Statimax relays or Sepam programable electronic unit

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Circuit breaker protection

DM1-W (750 mm) Withdrawable single-isolation circuit breaker DM1-Z (750 mm) Withdrawable single-isolation circuit breaker outgoing line on right

Electrical characteristics
kA 25 kA 25

20 630 - 1250 A 16

20 1250 A 16

12.5 7.2

400 - 630 - 1250 A 12 17.5 24 kV

12.5 7.2 12 17.5 24 kV

Basic equipment: c Fluarc SF1 circuit breaker c disconnector and earthing switch c three-phase busbars c circuit breaker operating mechanism RI c disconnector operating mechanism CS c voltage indicators c three CTs c auxiliary contacts on circuit breaker c earthing switch operating mechanism CC c connection pads for dry-type cables c downstream earthing switch Version: c 630 A or 1250 A three-phase busbars Optional accessories: c cubicle: v auxiliary contacts on the disconnector v additional enclosure or connection enclosure for cabling from above v protection using Statimax relays or Sepam programable electronic unit v three voltage transformers v key-type interlocks v 50 W heating element v stands footing v withdrawable circuit breaker cradle v surge arrestors c three-phase busbars

c circuit breaker: v motor for operating mechanism v release units v operation counter on manual operating mechanism

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MV metering
CM (375 mm) Voltage transformers for mains with earthed neutral system CM2 (500 mm) Voltage transformers for mains with insulated neutral system

Electrical characteristics
kA 25

20 50 A 16

12.5 7.2 12 17.5 24 kV

Basic equipment: c disconnector and earthing switch c three-phase busbars c operating mechanism CS c LV circuit isolating switch c LV fuses c three 6.3 A UTE or DIN type fuses c three voltage transformers (phase-to-earth) Version: c 630 A or 1250 A three-phase busbars Optional accessories: c auxiliary contacts c additional enclosure or connection enclosure for cabling from above c 50 W heating element c stands footing c indication contact for blown fuses c two voltage transformers (phase-to-phase)

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MV metering
GBC-A (750 mm) Current and/or voltage measurements outgoing line on right GBC-A (750 mm) Current and/or voltage measurements outgoing line on left GBC-B (750 mm) Current and/or voltage measurements

Electrical characteristics
kA 25

20 630 - 1250 A 16

12.5 7.2

400 - 630 - 1250 A 12 17.5 24 kV

Basic equipment: c one to three CTs c connection bars c three-phase busbars

Optional accessories: c additional enclosure c three voltage transformers (phase-to-earth), or two voltage transformers (phase-to-phase) c stands footing

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Casings
GIM (125 mm) Intermediate bus unit GEM (125 mm) Extension unit VM6/SM6 GBM (375 mm) Connection unit outgoing line right or left

Electrical characteristics
kA 25 kA 25

20

20 630 - 1250 A

16

16

12.5 7.2

400 A 12 17.5 24 kV

12.5 7.2

400 - 630 - 1250 A 12 17.5 24 kV

Basic equipment: c three-phase busbars

c connection bars c three-phase busbars for outgoing lines right or left

Version: c 630 A or 1250 A three-phase busbars Optional accessories: c stands footing c additional enclosure

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Casings
GAM2 (375 mm) Incoming-cable-connection unit GAM (500 mm) Incoming-cable-connection unit

Electrical characteristics
kA 25 kA 25

20 630 A 16

20 630 - 1250 A 16

12.5 7.2

400 - 630 A 12 17.5 24 kV

12.5 7.2

400 - 630 - 1250 A 12 17.5 24 kV

Basic equipment: c three-phase busbars c voltage indicators c connection pads for dry-type cables c connection bars c operating mechanism CC c earthing switch Optional accessories: c enlarged low-voltage compartment c key-type interlocks c stands footing c 50 W heating element c auxiliary contacts c surge arrestors

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Other functions
SM (375 or 500(1) mm) Disconnector unit TM (375 mm) MV/LV transformer unit for auxiliaries EMB (375 mm)(2) Busbars earthing compartment

Electrical characteristics
kA 25 kA 25 kA 25

20 630 - 1250 A 16

20 50 A 16

20 630 A 16

12.5 7.2

400 - 630 - 1250 A 12 17.5 24 kV

12.5 7.2 12 17.5 24 kV

12.5 7.2

400 - 630 A 12 17.5 24 kV

Basic equipment: c disconnector and earthing switch c three-phase busbars c operating mechanism CS c connection pads for dry-type cables c voltage indicators c two 6.3 A fuses, UTE or DIN type c LV circuit isolating switch c one voltage transformer (phase-to-phase)

c disconnector and earthing switch c connection bars c operating mechanism CIT

Version: c 630 A or 1250 A three-phase busbars Optional accessories: c auxiliary contacts c additional enclosure c key-type interlocks c stands footing c 50 W heating element c connection enclosure for cabling from above c mechanical indication system for blown fuses c connection enclosure for cabling from above

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Other functions
NSM-cables (750 mm) Cables power supply for main incoming line (N) and standby line (S) NSM-busbars (750 mm) Busbars power supply for main incoming line on right and cables (N) for standby line (S) NSM-busbars (750 mm) Busbars power supply for main incoming line on left and cables (N) for standby line (S)

Electrical characteristics
kA 25

20 630 A 16

12.5 7.2

400 - 630 A 12 17.5 24 kV

Basic equipment: c manual version: v switches and earthing switches v three-phase busbars v connections pads for dry-type cables v voltage indicators v mechanical interlocking v operating mechanism CI2

c automatic version: v switches and earthing switches v three-phase busbars v connection pads for dry-type cables v voltage indicators v mechanical interlocking v motorised operating mechanisms CI2 with 24 V DC shunt trips v additional enclosure v automatic-control equipment

Version: c 630 A or 1250 A three-phase busbars Optional accessories: c manual version: v motor for operating mechanism v release units v auxiliary contacts v additional enclosure v key-type interlocks v 50 W heating element v stands footing c automatic version: v auxiliary contacts v key-type interlocks v 50 W heating element v stands footing

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Automatic control equipment

Ua

Transfer switch RVH 215 I

c possibility of parallel operation c autonomous 24 V DC supply for trips units and motor type: v -10C < T < +40C or, v 0C < T < +60C. c without CT for lockout in the event of downstream faults c with six toroidal type CTs with rectifiers for downstream fault detection to prevent transfer in following cases: v 80 A 10% earth fault, v 1200 A two-phase fault, v 450 A symmetrical three-phase fault. Operating sequences: c transfer (Fig. 1) Four conditions are required for transfer to standby source: v voltage loss on main feeder (Ua), v voltage presence on standby feeder (Us), v no downstream fault (optional), v above conditions maintained for 5 seconds. c return to initial status Return is not automatic but may be undertaken if there is no fault.

t Us

t U 5s tr

Fig. 1

tr: transfer switch response time (70 to 80 ms)

Transfer switch RCV 420

Ua Ua

t Us Us

t U T1 tr U T2

t tr

c locking function in the event of a fault c possibility of parallel operation c autonomous 24 V DC supply for trip units and motor type: v -10C < T < +40C or, v 0C < T < +60C. c terminal block for external orders to block transfer Operating sequences: c transfer to standby source (Fig. 2) 1 - voltage loss on main feeder (Ua) lasting for a time set to 0.1 - 0.2 - 0.4 - 0.6 0.8 - 1 - 1.5 - 2 s (T1) and voltage present on standby feeder (Us), 2 - transfer. c transfer back to main source (Fig. 3) 1 - voltage present on main feeder (Ua) lasting for a time set to 5 - 10 - 20 - 40 - 80 100 - 120 s (T2), 2 - return transfer.

Fig. 2

Fig. 3

tr: transfer switch response time (70 to 80 ms)

Transfer switch RNS 11

c locking function in the event of a fault c autonomous 24 V DC supply for trip units and motor type: v -10C < T < +40C or, v 0C < T < +60C. c terminal block for external orders to block transfer. Operating sequences: c transfer to standby generator (Fig. 4) 1 - voltage loss on main feeder (Ua) lasting for a time set from 1 to 15 s (T1 is factory set), 2 - generator start-up (T2), 3 - transfer when generator voltage Us is present (external relay). c transfer back to main source (Fig. 5) 1 - voltage present on main feeder (Ua) lasting for a time set from 60 to 120 s (T3 is factory set), 2 - return transfer, 3 - generator shutdown 6 seconds after return transfer (T4).

Ua

Ua

t Us Us

t U T1 T2 tr U tr T3

t T4

Fig. 4

Fig. 5

tr: transfer switch response time (70 to 80 ms)

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Operating mechanisms
The control devices required for the unit operating mechanisms are centralised on the front panel. The different types of operating mechanism are presented in the table opposite. Operating speeds do not depend on the operator, except for the CS. For the interlocks, consult the table pages 44/45 according to concerned cubicles. units IM, IMB, IMC PM QM, QMC, QMB CM, CM2, CRM DM1-A, DM1-D, DM1-S, DM1-Z, DM2 DM1-A(*), DM1-W NSM-cables, NSM-busbars GAM SM, TM EMB
c provided as standard v other possibility (*) 1250 A version

type of operating mechanism CIT CI1 CI2 CS CC RI c v v c v v c v c c c c c c c c c c

Double-function operating mechanism CIT

c switch function Independent-operation opening or closing by lever or motor. c earthing-switch function Independent-operation opening or closing by lever. Operating energy is provided by a compressed spring which, when released, provokes closing or opening of the contacts. c auxiliary contacts v switch (2 O + 2 C), v switch (2 O + 3 C) and earthing switch (1 O + 1 C), v switch (1 C) and earthing switch (1 O + 1 C) if motor option. c mechanical indications Fuses blown in unit PM. c motor option

Double-function operating mechanism CI1

c switch function v independent-operation closing by lever or motor. Operating energy is provided by a compressed spring which, when released, provokes closing of the contacts. v independent-operation opening by push-button (O) or trip units. c earthing-switch function Independent-operation closing and opening by lever. Operating energy is provided by a compressed spring which, when released, provokes closing or opening of the contacts. c auxiliary contacts v switch (2 O + 2 C), v switch (2 O + 3 C) and earthing switch (1 O + 1 C), v switch (1 C) and earthing switch (1 O + 1 C) if motor option, v fuses blown (1 C). c mechanical indications Fuses blown in units PM, QM. c opening releases v shunt trip, v undervoltage for unit QM. c motor option

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Operating mechanisms
Double-function operating mechanism CI2
c switch function v independent-operation closing in two steps: 1 - operating mechanism recharging by lever or motor, 2 - stored energy released by push-button (I) or trip unit. v independent-operation opening by push-button (O) or trip unit. c earthing-switch function Independent-operation closing and opening by lever. Operating energy is provided by a compressed spring which, when released, provokes closing or opening of the contacts. c auxiliary contacts v switch (2 O + 2 C), v switch (2 O + 3 C) and earthing switch (1 O + 1 C), v switch (1 C) and earthing switch (1 O + 1 C) if motor option. c opening release shunt trip c closing release shunt trip c motor option

Double-function operating mechanism CS

c switch and earth switch functions Dependent-operation opening and closing by lever. c auxiliary contacts v disconnector (2 O + 2 C) for units DM1-A, DM1-D, DM1-W, DM2 and CRM without VT, v disconnector (2 O + 3 C) and earthing switch (1 O + 1 C) for units DM1-A, DM1-D, DM1-W, DM2 and CRM without VT, v disconnector (1 O + 2 C) for units CM, CM2, TM, DM1-A, DM1-D, DM2 and CRM with VT. c mechanical indications Fuses blown in units CM, CM2 and TM.

Single-function operating mechanism CC

c earthing switch function Independent-operation opening and closing by lever. Operating energy is provided by a compressed spring which, when released, provokes opening or closing of the contacts. c auxiliary contacts Earthing switch (1 O + 1 C).

Single-function operating mechanism RI

c circuit-breaker function v independent-operation closing in two steps. First operating mechanism recharge by motor or lever, then release of the stored energy by push-button (I) or trip unit. v independent-operation opening by push-button (O) or trip units. c auxiliary contacts v circuit breaker (4 O + 4 C), v mechanism charged (1 C). c mechanical indications Operation counter. c opening releases v Mitop (low energy), v shunt trip, v undervoltage. c closing release v shunt trip. c motor option

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Auxiliaries
Motor option and releases for switch-units
The operating mechanisms CIT, CI1 and CI2 may be motorised. Un power supply (V) motor option DC 24 (W) 200 (VA) (s) <7 opening releases Mitop (low energy) shunt trip undervoltage pick-up hold closing release shunt trip (W) (W) (VA) (W) (VA) (W) (VA) 3 200 160 280 4 50 250 300 300 300 400 750 40 550 AC 120

48

110

125

220

230 (50 Hz)*

200 <7

250

300

300

300 400 750

(W) 200 (VA)

Motor option and releases for circuit breakers

Operating mechanism RI may be equipped with the motor option for the recharging function. Un power supply (V) motor option DC 24 (W) 300 (VA) (s) 15 opening releases * Mitop (low energy) shunt trip undervoltage pick-up hold closing release shunt trip (W) (W) (VA) (W) (VA) (W) (VA) 3 85 180 160 280 550 10 50 40 48 110 125 220 AC 120 230 (50 Hz)*

380 15

(W) 85 (VA)

180

Possible combinations between opening releases SF1 Mitop (low energy) c c c shunt trip c c c undervoltage c c

SFset c c c c

c c

* please consult us for other frequencies.

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Instrument transformers
Current transformers
For unit IMC
Transformer ARM2/N2F c single primary winding; c double secondary winding for measurement and protection. Short-time withstand current Ith (kA) I1n (A) 50 75 Ith (kA) 12.5 16 t (s) 1 measurement 5 A 7.5 VA - class 0.5 and protection 1 A 1 VA - 10P30 5 A 10 VA - 5P10 100 25 150 25 400 25 1 600 25

For unit QMC

Transformer ARM1/N1F c single primary winding; c single secondary winding for measurement or protection. Short-time withstand current Ith (kA) 15 20 I1n (A) Ith (kA) 1.2 1.6 t (s) 1 measurement 5 A 15 VA - class 0.5 or protection 5 A 5 VA - 5P15 25 2 50 4 100 8 200 12.5

For unit CRM

Transformer ARJP1/N2F c single primary winding; c double secondary winding for measurement and protection. Short-time withstand current Ith (kA) I1n (A) 50 100 Ith (kA) 4 10 t (s) 1 measurement 5 A 7.5 VA - class 0.5 and protection 5 A 5 VA - 5P10
Note: please consult us for other characteristics.

150 10

200 10

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Instrument transformers
Current transformers
For 400 - 630 A units DM1-A, DM1-D, DM1-W, DM2, GBC-A, GBC-B
Transformer ARM3/N2F c double primary winding; c single secondary winding for measurement and protection. Short-time withstand current Ith (kA) I1n (A) 10/20 20/40 Ith (kA) 5 12.5 t (s) 1 0.8 measurement 5 A 7.5 VA - class 0.5 and protection 1 A 1 VA - 10P30 5 A 5 VA - 5P10
* for 5 A protection

50/100 12.5/21* 1

100/200 12.5/25* 1

200/400 12.5/25* 1

300/600 25 1

5 VA - 5P15

c double primary winding; c double secondary winding for measurement and protection. Short-time withstand current Ith (kA) I1n (A) 50/100 Ith (kA) 14.5 t (s) 1 measurement 5 A 30 VA - classe 0.5 or protection 5 A 5 VA - 5P15 5 A 7.5 VA - 5P10 100/200 25 1 200/400 25 1 300/600 25 1

7.5 VA - 5P15 15 VA - 5P10

For 1250 A units DM1-A, DM1-D, DM1-W, DM1-Z, GBC-A, GBC-B

Transformer ARJP2/N2F c single primary winding; c double secondary winding for measurement and protection. Short-time withstand current Ith (kA) I1n (A) 600 750 Ith (kA) 25 25 t (s) 1 1 measurement 1 A 20 VA - class 0.5 and protection 1 A 7.5 VA - 5P20 measurement 5 A 20 VA - class 0.5 and protection 5 A 7.5 VA - 5P20

For 1250 A units DM1-A, DM1-D, DM1-W, DM1-Z, GBC-A, GBC-B

Transformer ARJP3/N2F c single primary winding; c double secondary winding for measurement and protection. Short-time withstand current Ith (kA) I1n (A) 1000 1250 Ith (kA) 25 25 t (s) 1 1 measurement 1 A 30 VA - class 0.5 and protection 1 A 10 VA - 5P20 measurement 5 A 30 VA - class 0.5 and protection 5 A 10 VA - 5P20
Note: please consult us for other characteristics.

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Instrument transformers
Voltage transformers
For units CM, DM1-A, DM1-D, DM2, GBC-A, GBC-B
Transformers VRQ2-n/S1 (phase-to-earth) 50/60 Hz rated voltage (kV) primary voltage (kV) secondary voltage (V) thermal power (VA) accuracy class rated output for single primary winding (VA) rated output for double primary winding (VA) 24 10/e 100/e 250 0.5 30 15/e 250 0.5 30 15-20/e 20/e 250 0.5

0.5 30

30-50

For units CM2, GBC-A, GBC-B

Transformer VRC2/S1 (phase-to-phase) 50/60 Hz rated voltage (kV) primary voltage (kV) secondary voltage (V) thermal power (VA) accuracy class rated output for single primary winding (VA) 24 10 100 500 0.5 50 15 20

For unit TM
Transformer RV9 (phase-to-phase) rated voltage (kV) primary voltage (kV) secondary voltage (V) output (VA) 24 10 220 2500 4000 15 2500 4000 20 2500

Note: the above mentioned voltage transformers are grounded neutral. For other characteristics, please consult us.

Surge arrestor
For units IM500, DM1-A, DM1-W, GAM
In (A) (unit) Un (kV) (unit) 400/630 7.2 10 12 17.5 24

Note: the rated voltage of the surge arrestor is according to units rated voltage.

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Transformers protection
By fused switch
Fuse ratings for SM6 protection units such as PM, QM, QMB and QMC depend, among other things, on the following criteria: c service voltage; c tranformer rating; c fuse technology (manufacturer); Different types of fuses with medium loaded striker may be installed: c Solefuse fuses as per standard UTE NCF 64.210; c Fusarc CF fuses as per IEC recommendation 60282.1 and DIN dimensions 43.625. Example: for the protection of a 400 kVA transformer at 10 kV, select either Solefuse fuses rated 43 A or Fusarc CF fuses rated 50 A. Solefuse
35 55

Solefuse (UTE standards) rated rating voltage (kV) (A) 7.2 6.3 to 125 12 100 17.5 80 24 6.3 to 63 Fusarc CF (DIN standards) rated rating voltage (kV) (A) 7.2 125 12 6.3 to 20 25 to 40 50 to 100 24 6.3 to 20 25 to 40 50 to 63 80 Others (DIN standards) rated rating voltage (kV) (A) 7.2 160 200 12 125 160 200 17.5 125 24 100 125

L (mm) 450

(mm) 55

weight (kg) 2

450

35 6 23

Fusarc CF
33 45

L (mm) 292 292 292 292 442 442 442 442 L (mm) 292 292 292 292 292 442 442 442

(mm) 86 50.5 57 78.5 50.5 57 78.5 86 (mm) 85 85 67 85 85 85 85 85

weight (kg) 3.3 1.2 1.5 2.8 1.6 2.2 4.1 5.3 weight (kg) 3.8 3.8 2 3.8 3.8 5.4 5.4 5.4

33 6

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Selection table
Rating in A - no overload at -5C < t < 40C. Please consult us for overloads and operation over 40C. type of fuse service transformer rating (kVA) voltage 25 50 100 125 160 (kV) Solefuse (UTE NFC standards 13.100, 64.210) 5.5 6.3 16 31.5 31.5 63 10 6.3 6.3 16 16 31.5 15 6.3 6.3 16 16 16 20 6.3 6.3 6.3 6.3 16 Solefuse (general case, UTE NFC standard 13.200) 3.3 16 16 31.5 31.5 31.5 5.5 6.3 16 16 31.5 31.5 6.6 6.3 16 16 16 31.5 10 6.3 6.3 16 16 16 13.8 6.3 6.3 6.3 16 16 15 6.3 6.3 16 16 16 20 6.3 6.3 6.3 6.3 16 22 6.3 6.3 6.3 6.3 16 Fusarc CF (DIN standards) 3.3 16 25 40 50 50 5.5 10 16 31.5 31.5 40 6.6 10 16 25 31.5 40 10 6.3 10 16 20 25 13.8 6.3 10 16 16 20 15 6.3 10 10 16 16 20 6.3 6.3 10 10 16 22 6.3 6.3 10 10 10 42 200 250 315 400 500 630 800 rated 1000 1250 1600 2000 2500 voltage (kV) 7.2 63 43 43 63 43 43 43 43 63 43

63 31.5 16 16 63 63 31.5 31.5 16 16 16 16 80 50 50 31.5 25 20 16 16

63 31.5 16 16 63 63 43 31.5 16 16 16 16 80 50 50 40 31.5 25 25 20

63 63 43 16 100 63 43 31.5 31.5 31.5 16 16 100 63 63 50 31.5 31.5 25 25

63 63 43 43 100 80 63 43 31.5 31.5 31.5 16 125 80 80 50 40 40 31.5 25

63

24 7.2

80 80 43 31.5 31.5 31.5 31.5 125 100 80 63 50 50 40 31.5

100 100 63 43 43 31.5 31.5 160 125 100 80 50 50 40 40

125 125 80 63 43 43 31.5 200 125 125 80 63 63 50 40

125 80 63 63 43 43

100 80 80 63 63

12 17.5 24 63 7.2

160 125 100 80 80 50 50

160 160 100 80 80 63 50

125 100 100 80 80

200 125 125 100 80

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Motors protection with CRM units

The current rating of fuses installed in CRM units depends on: c motor current rating In; c starting current Id; c frequency of starts. The fuses rating is calculated such that a current equal to twice the starting current does not blow the fuse within period equal to the starting time. The adjacent table indicated the ratings which should be used, based on the following assumptions: c direct on-line startup; c Id/In 6; c pf = 0.8 (P 500 kW) or 0.9 (P > 500 kW); c = 0.9 (P 500 kW) or 0.94 (P > 500 kW). The indicated values are for Fusarc fuses (to DIN standard 43-625). Example: Consider a 950 kW motor at 5 kV. P In = = 130 A e . U . . pf Id = 6 x In = 780 A Then select the next higher value, i.e. 790 A. For six 5-second starts per hour, select fuses rated 200 A. Note: the same motor could not be protected for 12 starts per hour since the maximum service voltage for the required 250 A rated fuses is 3.3 kV.

selection of fuses
starting current (A) starting time (s) number of starts per hour 5 6 12 10 6 12 20 6 12 maximum service voltage (kV)

1410 1290 1140 1030 890 790 710 640 610 540 480 440 310 280 250 240 230 210 180 170

250 250 250 250 250 200 200 200 200 160 160 160 160 125 125 125 125 100 100 100

250 250 250 250 250 200 200 200 200 160 160 160 160 125 125 125 125 100 100

250 250 250 250 250 200 200 200 200 160 160 160 160 125 125 125 125 100 100

250 250 250 250 250 200 200 200 200 160 160 160 160 125 125 125 100 100

250 250 250 250 250 200 200 200 200 160 160 160 160 125 125 125 100 100

250 250 250 250 250 200 200 200 200 160 160 160 160 125 125 125 100

3.3 kV

6.6 kV

11 kV

Maximum switchable power (kW) (direct on-line startup, six 5 sec. starts per hour) service voltage (kV) 3.3 4.16 5 without fuses 1550 1960 2360 with fuses 100 A 140 180 215 200 A 625 800 960 250 A 1135

5.5 2590 240 1060

6 2830 260 1155

6.6 10 11 3110 4710 5180 285 435 480 1270

Access to fuses
Access is via the front with the front panel removed. Fuses may be removed without tools by simply pulling them forward. The field deflector pivots and automatically returns to its position.

Replacement of fuses
When fault clearance results in one or two blown fuses, it is still common practice to replace only the blown fuses. However, though the remaining fuse(s) may apparently be in good condition, their operating characteristics are generally reduced due to the short-circuit. If non-blown fuses remain in service, they may blow even at very low over-current values. In systems where continuity of service is of importance, it is recommended to replace all three fuses, in compliance with IEC recommendation 60282.1. Please note: all three fuses must come from the same range: Fusarc or fusarc CF (they have different fusion curves).

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Interlocks
Switch units
c the switch can be closed only if the earthing switch is open and the access panel is in position. c the earthing switch can be closed only if the switch is open. c the access panel for connections can be opened only if the earthing switch is closed. c the switch is locked in the open position when the access panel is removed. The earthing switch may be operated for tests.

Functional interlocks
These comply with IEC recommendation 60298 and EDF specification HN 64-S-41. In addition to the functional interlocks, each disconnector and switch include: c built-in padlocking capacities (padlocks not supplied); c four knock-outs that may be used for keylocks (supplied on request) for mechanism locking functions.

Unit interlock
units interlock A1 A3 c c A4 c C1 c c c c c c c C4 c P1 c P2 P3 P5

Circuit-breaker units
c the disconnector(s) can be closed only if the circuit breaker is open and the access panel is in position. c the earth switch(es) can be closed only if the disconnector(s) is/are open. c the access panel for connections can be opened only if: v the circuit breaker is locked open, v the disconnector(s) is/are open, v the earth switch(es) is/are closed. Note: it is possible to lock the disconnector(s) in the open position for no-load operations with the circuit breaker.

IM, IMB, IMC PM, QM, QMB, QMC, DM1-A, DM1-D, DM1-W, DM1-Z, DM1-S CRM NSM GAM SM

Key-type interlocks
Outgoing units
A1 type
O

Aim: c to prevent the closing of the earthing switch on a transformer protection unit unless the LV circuit breaker is locked in open or disconnected position.

C1 type

c to prevent the access to the transformer if the earthing switch for transformer protection has not first been closed.
S

C4 type
O

S O

c to prevent the closing of the earthing switch on a transformer protection unit unless the LV circuit breaker is locked in open or disconnected position. c to prevent the access to the transformer if the earthing switch for transformer protection has not first been closed.

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A3 type
O

Ring units
Aim: c to prevent the closing of the earthing switch of a load-side cubicle unless the line-side switch is locked open.
O

A4 type
O O

c to prevent the simultaneous closing of two switches.

P1 type
O X

c to prevent the closing of an earthing switch if the switch of the other unit has not been locked in the open position.

P2 type
X O O

c to prevent on-load operation of the disconnector unless the switch is locked open; c to prevent the closing of the earthing switches unless the disconnector and the switch are locked open.

P3 type
AX O

c to prevent on-load operation of the disconnector unless the switch is locked open; c to prevent the closing of the earthing switches with the unit energised, unless the disconnector and the switch are locked open; c to allow off-load operation of the switch.

P5 type
P

c to prevent the closing of the earthing switch of the incoming unit unless the disconnector and the switch is locked open.

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Connections with dry-type cables

The ageing resistance of the equipment in an MV/LV substation depends on three key factors:
c the need to make connections correctly New cold fitted connection technologies offer ease of installation that favours resistance over time. Their design enables operation in polluted environments under severe conditions. c the impact of the relative humidity factor The inclusion of a heating element is essential in climates with high humidity levels and with high temperature differentials. c ventilation control The dimension of the grills must be appropriate for the power dissipated in the substation. They must only traverse the transformer area. Network cables are connected: c on the switch terminals; c on the lower fuse holders; c on the circuit breakers connectors. The bimetallic lugs are: c round connection and shank for cables 3002; c square connection round shank for cables > 3002 only. Crimping of lugs to cables must be carried out by stamping. The end connectors are of cold fitted type Schneiders experience has led it to favour this technology wherever possible for better resistance over time. The maximum admissible cable cross section: c 630 mm2 for 1250 A incomer and feeder cables; c 300 mm2 for 400 - 630 A incomer and feeder cables; c 95 mm2 for transformer protection cubicles with fuses. Access to the compartment is interlocked with the closing of the earthing disconnector. The reduced cubicle depth makes it easier to connect all phases. A 12 mm pin integrated with the field distributor enables the cable end lug to be positioned and attached with one hand. Use a torque wrench set to 50 mN.

Dry-type single-core cable

Short inner end, cold fitted
performance 3 to 24 kV 400 A - 630 A 3 to 24 kV 1250 A lug type round connector x-section mm2 50 to 300 mm2 supplier all cold fitted cable end suppliers: Silec, 3M, Pirelli, Raychem, etc. all cold fitted cable end suppliers: Silec, 3M, Pirelli, Raychem, etc. number of cables 1 or 2 per phase comments for larger x-sections, more cables and other types of lugs, please consult us for larger x-sections, more cables and other types of lugs, please consult us

round connector square connector > 300 mm2 admissible

50 to 630 mm2

1 or 2 per phase 400 mm2 400 < 1 630 mm2 per phase

Three core, dry cable

Short inner end, cold fitted
performance 3 to 24 kV 400 A - 630 A 3 to 24 kV 1250 A lug type round connector x-section mm2 50 to 300 mm2 supplier all cold fitted cable end suppliers: Silec, 3M, Pirelli, Raychem, etc. all cold fitted cable end suppliers: Silec, 3M, Pirelli, Raychem, etc. number of cables 1 per phase comments for larger x-sections, more cables and other types of lugs, please consult us for larger x-sections, more cables and other types of lugs, please consult us

round connector

50 to 630 mm2

1 per phase

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Cable-connection height
IM, NSM-cables, NSM-busbars, SM IMC, PM, QM, QMC CRM

H H 400 H

200 200 420

200 200 420

200 200 420

Cable-connection height H measured from floor (mm)

IM, NSM-cables, NSM-busbars, SM(1) IMC PM, QM QMC CRM 950 450 400 340 430

GAM2

GAM

(1) 870 mm for the 1250 A SM unit 2 cables per phase.

DM1-A SF1, DM1-S DM1-A SFset, DM1-S DM1-W GAM2 GAM

(2) for the 1250 A units.

430 or 650 (2) 370 360 or 650 (2) 760 470 or 620 (2)

200 200 420

200 200 420

DM1-A, DM1-S, DM1-W 400 - 630 A

DM1-A, DM1-W 1250 A

H H 200 200 420 832 330

200 200 420

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Cabling from below

Cabling from below
All units: c through trenches The trench depth P is given in the table opposite for commonly used types of cables. c with stands To reduce P or eliminate trenches altogether by placing the units on 400 mm footings. c with floor void The trench depth P is given in the table opposite for commonly used types of cables.

400 - 630 - 1250 A units

single-core cables cable bending x-section radius (mm2) (mm) units until 630 A IM(1), SM(1), IMC(1), CRM, NSM-cables, DM1-A, DM1-W, NSM-busbars GAM, DM1-S depth P (mm) all orientations P1 P2 140 400 150 430 160 470 200 500 220 550 270 670 330 730 1250 A units PM, QM, SM, DM1-A(3) (2) QMC GAM DM1-W(3)

Cabling from above

On each unit of the range, except those including an enlarged low-voltage compartment, the connection is made with dry-type and single-core cables (1 or 2 cables per phase up to 400 mm2 only for the 400 - 630 A units).

50 70 95 120 150 185 240 400 630

370 400 440 470 500 540 590 800 940

P3 350 350 350

P4

P5

1000 1000

1350 1350

(1) double-connection equipment possible up to 240 mm2. (2) must be installed with a 100 mm deep pan. (3) must be installed with a 350 mm deep pan, in a floor void.

Note: the unit and the cables requiring the greatest depth must be taken into account when determining the depth P for single-trench installations. In double-trench installations, depth P must be taken into account for each type of unit and cable orientations.

Technical pit drawings

1250 A units SM, GAM 1250 A circuit breaker units DM1-A, DM1-W

100

140 60

50 740

50 740

P4

P5

600

840

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Trench diagrams
630 A units cable entry or exit through right or left side 630 A units rear entry or exit with conduits 630 A units Front entry or exit with conduits

P2

200

P1

P2

P3

P1 200

600

600

600

20

20

20

IM

70

200

IM

70 QMC

70 200

IM

200

IM IM

DM1

DM1

IM

100 60 140 60 140

Required dimensions (mm)

Note: for connection with conduits, the bevel must correspond to the following trench dimensions: P1 = 75 mm or P2/P3 = 150 mm.

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Dimensions and weights

type of unit height (mm) IM, IMB 1600 (1) IMC 1600 (1) PM, QM, QMB 1600 (1) QMC 1600 (1) CRM 2050 DM1-A, DM1-D, DM1-W, DM1-Z, DM1-S 1600 (1) DM2 CM 1600 (1) CM2 1600 (1) GBC-A, GBC-B 1600 NSM-cables, NSM-busbars 2050 GIM 1600 GEM (2) 1600 GBM 1600 GAM2 1600 GAM 1600 SM 1600 (1) TM 1600
Add to height: (1) 450 mm for low-voltage enclosures for control/monitoring and protection functions. To ensure uniform presentation, all units (except GIM and GEM) may be equipped with low-voltage enclosures. (2) depending on the busbar configuration in the VM6 unit, two types of extension units may be used: c to extend a VM6 DM12 or DM23 unit, use an extension unit with a depth of 1060 mm; c for all other VM6 units, a depth of 920 mm is required. (3) for the 1250 A unit.

width (mm) 375 500 375 625 750 750 375 500 750 750 125 125 375 375 500 375/500(3) 375

depth (mm) 940 940 940 940 940 1220 940 940 1020 940 840 920/1060 870 870 1020 940 940

weight (kg) 120 200 130 230 390 400 190 210 290 260 30 30/35 120 120 120 120 190

Floor preparation
Units may be installed on ordinary concrete floors, with or without trenches depending on the type and cross-section of cables. Required civil works are identical for all 400 - 630 A units. To reduce the depth of trenches by 400 mm (for the 400 - 630 A units), which in many cases is sufficient to eliminate trenches altogether, units may be installed on a concrete footing prepared when pouring the floor. Installation of 400 - 630 A units on a footing: c enables installation in rooms where trenches are not possible; c in no way affects substation switching operation; c For the 1250 A units DM1-A and DM1-W, a floor void must be foreseen.

Fixing of units
a 15 b 15 50

740

840

With each other The units are simply bolted together to form the MV switchboard (bolts supplied). Busbar connections are made using a torque wrench set to 28 mN. On the floor c for switchboards comprising up to three units, the four corners of the switchboard must be secured to the floor using: v M8 bolts (not supplied) screwed into nuts set into the floor using a sealing pistol, v screw rods grouted into the floor. c for switchboards comprising more than three units, the number and position of fixing points depends on local criteria (earthquake withstand capacities, etc.), each unit may be fixed as necessary. c position of fixing holes b depends on the width a of units: a (mm) b (mm) 125 95 375 345 500 470 625 595 750 720

12.3 x 12.3

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IM, IMB, PM, QM, QMB, SM
450

IMC, QMC, CM, CM2

450

CRM
450

1600

1600

1600

840

30 70

840

30

80

840

100

NSM-cables, NSM-busbars
450

DM1-A, DM1-D, DM1-W, DM1-Z, DM1-S, DM2

450

DM1-A, DM1-W 1250 A

450

1600

1600

1600

840

30 70

80

840

200 100 832 840

330 200 100

GM

GEM

80

1600

1600

840

140

920

GBM, GAM2

GAM

GBC-A, GBC-B

1600

1600

1600

840

30

80

840

30 70

80

840

100

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Layout examples
Bocage prefabricated substation Conventional masonry substation
B

IM

IM or CM

DM1-D or DM2

GBC-A or GBC-B

QM

840

100 20 200

1200

Required dimensions (mm)

Range (A) A B

without circuit breaker 630/1250 A 100

with circuit breaker 630/1250 A 60 140

VM6 switchboard extension example

Front view dimensions

1500

VM6

SM6

1600

500

125

375

Bottom view dimensions

920 or 1060

VM6

SM6

840

front view switchboard

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The references of a leader

SM6, a world-wide product

A few main references
Asia/Middle East
c Pasteur Institute, Cambodia c Tian he City, China c Sanya Airport, China c Bank of China, Beijing, Jv Yanta, China c Jing Guang Hotel, JGH, China c Plaza Hotel, Jakarta, Indonesia c Bali Airport, Indonesia c New City of Muang, Thong Than, Kanjanapas, Thailand c Danang and Quinhon Airport, Vanad, Vietnam c British Embassy, Oman c KBF Palace Riyadh, Saudi Arabia c Raka Stadium, Saudi Arabia c Bilkent University, Turkey c TADCO, BABOIL development, United Arab Emirates

Africa
c ONAFEX, Hilton Hotel, Algeria c Yaounde University, Cameroon c Libreville Airport, Gabon c Ivarto Hospital, CORIF, Madagascar c Central Bank of Abuja, ADEFEMI, Nigeria c OCI Dakar, Oger international, CGE, Senegal

South America/Pacific
c Lamentin Airport, CCIM, Martinique c Space Centre, Kourou, Guyana c Mexico City Underground System, Mexico c Santiago Underground System, Chile c Cohiba Hotel, Havana, Cuba c Iberostar Hotel, Bavaro, Dominican Republic

Europe
c EDF, France c Eurotunnel, France c Futuroscope, Poitiers, France c Franois Mitterrand Library, France c Nestl company headquarters, France c Stade de France, Paris, France c TLM Terminal, Folkestone, Great Britain c Zaventem Airport, Belgium c Krediebank Computer Centre, Belgium

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Quality assurance

Quality certified to ISO 9001

A major advantage
Schneider has integrated a functional organisation into each of its units. The main mission of this organisation is to check the quality and the compliance with standards. This procedure is: c uniform throughout all departments; c recognised by many customers and approved organisations. But it is above all its strict application that has enabled recognition to be obtained by an independent organisation: The French Quality Assurance Association (AFAQ). The quality system for the design and manufacture of SM6 units has been certified in conformity with the requirements of the ISO 9001 quality and ISO 9002 quality assurance model.

Meticulous and systematic controls

During manufacture, each SM6 is subject to systematic routine testing which aims to check the quality and conformity: c sealing testing; c filling pressure testing; c opening and closing rate testing; c switching torque measurement; c dielectric testing; c conformity with drawings and plans. The results obtained are written and reported on the test certificate for each device by the quality control department.

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Protecting the environment

Schneiders recycling service

Schneiders recycling service for SF6 products is part of a rigorous management process which gives traceability of each device right through to its final destruction certificate.

As part of its environmental policy, Schneider Services offers you an operational service enabling you to recycle your Medium Voltage switchgear at the end of its life and eliminating any discharge to the atmosphere. To help you protect the environment and to alleviate any concerns about storing or dismantling any equipment, Schneider Services offers to take back your equipment at the end of its life. SM6 units were designed with protection of the environment in mind: c the materials used, insulators and conductors, are identified and easy to separate as well as being recyclable; c SF6 can be recovered at the end of its life and reused after processing; c production sites are certified to ISO 14000.

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Appendices

Trip curves for VIP 300 LL or LH relays

t>

t>

t >>

t >>

Is 1.2 Is

10 Is

I >>

Is 1.2 Is 10 Is

I >>

With lower definite time threshold

With lower inverse definite time threshold

Definite time tripping curves SI curve

t (s) 100 100

VI curve
t (s)

10

10

1 0.6 0.4 0.3 0.2 0.15 0.1 0.07 0.05

0.1

0.1

0.6 0.4 0.3 0.2 0.15 0.1 0.07 0.05 I/Is 1 1.2 10 100

0.01 1 1.2 10 100

I/Is

0.01

EI curve
t (s) 1000 10

RI curve
t (s)

100

1 10 0.6 0.4 0.3 1 0.1 0.6 0.4 0.3 0.2 0.15 0.1 0.07 0.05 1 1.2 10 100 0.2 0.15 0.1 0.07 0.05

0.1

0.01

I/Is

0.01 1 10 100

I/Is

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Trip curves for VIP 200 and VIP 201 relays

DT definite time curve for phase and earth faults SI inverse definite time curve for phase and earth faults

td (s) 1000 500 200 100 50 20 10 5 2 1 0.5 0.2 0.1 0.05 0.02 0.01 0.005 0.5 1 1.2 2 3 4 5 7 10 20 30 50 60 I/Is 13 14 12 1000 500 200 100 50 20 10 5 2 1 0.5 0.2 0.1 0.05 0.02 0.01 0.005

td (s)

13

14

I/Is 0.5 1 1.2 2 3 4 5 7 10 20 30 50 60

VI very inverse definite time curve for phase and earth faults

EI extremely inverse definite time curve for phase and earth faults

td (s) 1000 500 200 100 50 20 10 5 2 1 0.5 0.2 0.1 0.05 0.02 0.01 0.005 0.5 1 1.2 2 3 4 5 7 10 20 30 50 60 14 I/Is 13 1000 500 200 100 50 20 10 5 2 1 0.5 0.2 0.1 0.05 0.02 0.01 0.005

td (s)

13

14 I/Is 0.5 1 1. 2 2 3 4 5 7 10 20 30 50 60

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Trip curves for VIP 200 and VIP 201 relays

RI definite time curve for phase and earth faults

td (s) 1000 500 200 100 50 20 10 5 2 1 0.5 0.2 0.1 0.05 0.02 0.01 0.005 0.5 1 1.2 2 3 4 5 7 10 20 30 50 60 14 I/Is 13

VIP 30 phase protection curve

s 100

The trip curve shows the time before the relay acts, to which must be added 70 ms to obtain the breaking time.

10

0.1

total breaking time

type 0.01 0 1.2 5 10 15 20 25 30 I/Is

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Postal address MV SBS F-38050 Grenoble cedex 9 France Tel.: 33 (0)4 76 57 60 60 http://www.schneiderelectric.com Rcs Nanterre B 954 503 439

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