Example Office Tower

Date: 24/04/2007
Pre design specification
Office Tower
Pre Design Specification
Project definition........................................................................................................................................... 3
General definition ..................................................................................................................................... 3
Definition of supplied circuit ................................ ................................ ................................ ....................... 4
General installation design ............................................................................................................................ 6
Power supply ........................................................................................................................................... 6
Main distribution general diagram : 1 Subst- N TransfoNO- N Rising............................................................ 6
Circuit distribution ..................................................................................................................................... 8
Technical specification for material and installation conditions ....................................................................... 10
MV equipment ........................................................................................................................................ 10
Main switchboards and main LV distribution equipment ................................ ................................ ............. 13
LV switchboard and distribution equipment............................................................................................... 15
Technical appendix N1: circuit distribution principle ................................ ................................ ..................... 22
Centralized Layout.................................................................................................................................. 22
Distributed Layout .................................................................................................................................. 22
Technical appendix N2: circuit configuration................................................................................................ 23
Radial Configuration ............................................................................................................................... 23
Technical appendix N3: Backup generator.................................................................................................. 24
LV Back-up Generator ............................................................................................................................ 24
Technical appendix N4: Uninterruptible Power Supply ................................................................................. 26
UPS....................................................................................................................................................... 26
Technical specification for UPS : ................................ ................................ ................................ ............. 27
Detailed Technical specification for MV switchboard ................................ ................................ ..................... 28
Detailed Technical specification for MV/LV transformer................................................................................. 37
Detailed Technical specification for LV switchboard ...................................................................................... 44
Detailed Technical specification for Busbar trunking system .......................................................................... 54
Project definition
General definition
Activity
This project is in the domain of High-end office
Definition:
Building mainly dedicated to for office usage which can integrate some other synergetic activities, such as: fitness centre, cafe/restaurant,
shops.
Description:
Buildings are generally located in high tech tertiary activity park with:
more than 5 floors
surface from 4000 to 20000 m - surfaces are normally arranged in partitioned areas
According to the need the installed power may vary from 400kVA minimum to 1500kVA.
The needs are:
- Maximize letting space
- Secure construction cost and delay
- Secure building capability to be let:
Provide good flexibility and energy efficiency lev el
Make fit-out quickest, cheapest and simplest for tenants
Bring best solution for divisibility issue
Proof customers that embedded technology and products are good quality, durable and available
The solutions for electrical distribution are due to the f lexibility need mainly distributed downstream the Main Low Voltage Switchboard:
Rising Busbar trunking System, to supply each floor
One or two distributed LV switchboards per floor, for power socket, lighting and HVAC
Busbar trunking systems, downstream the LV switchboards, to meet flexibility for power sockets and lighting circuits
UPS to insure continuity of service for the IT system
Site Topology
This project is intended for a Single Several Floors Building
The building floor number is more than 10
Power Demand
The Power Demand of the project is more than 2500 kVA
See also Glossary for explanation of circuit characteristics.
Definition of supplied circuit
Circuit: Office lighting

Installation flexibility: Till installation
Load Distribution: Uniform
Power interruption sensitivity: Short Interruption Acceptable
Disturbance sensitivity: Low
Environment, atmosphere: Standard
Maintainability: Minimum
Circuit: Office workstation

Installation flexibility: Till operation
Power interruption sensitivity: No Interruption Acceptable
Disturbance sensitivity: Medium
Maintainability: Standard
Circuit: Floor common lighting

Installation flexibility: No
Circuit: Floor common power

Power interruption sensitivity: Long Interruption Acceptable
Circuit: Rising lighting

Load Distribution: Intermediate
Circuit: Lift
Load Distribution: Localised
Disturbance sensitivity: Medium
Circuit: HVAC production


Circuit: HVAC floor distribution

Installation flexibility: Till installation
Load Distribution: Intermediate
Circuit: IT server
Disturbance sensitivity: High
General installation design

Power supply
Upstream network
The project electrical installation is connected to Utility
Connection scheme
The upstream connection scheme is Single Line
Service reliability
The upstream network allows us to expect a Standard service reliability.
Main distribution general diagram : 1 Subst - N TransfoNO- N Rising
1 Substation - N Transformers - Normally Open Connection N rising BTS

Usual characteristics
Synthesis
15 000
10
10 000
10 000
5 000
2 500
0
0
Inst. power field (kVA)
Project floor N
High
Medium
Basic
Reliability
Technicity
Installed power
The installed power is usually greater than 1250 kVA. But this solution can be used for smaller installed power in case of:
redundancy requirements,
accessibility constraints to the substation (its sometime worthwhile having 2 small transformers instead of a big one).
In practice, this solution will be limited to 5 transformers (3 for typical applications), so the installed power can reach about 10 MVA, and
typically will be from 4 to 10 MVA.
Project size
For implementation reason, from 2500 kVA, this solution is limited to a few floors (10 maxi).
Interruption sensitivity
This solution contains more than one transformer. Consequently, it is possible to use back-up operation modes preventing installation shut
down in case of transformer failure.
In nominal operation mode, each transformer feeds its own main LV switchboard.
In back-up operation mode, in order to limit the short-circuit withstand of downstream equipment:
transformers will never be connected with each other,
each transformer should be sized in order to be able to feed its own downstream installation, and part (with load shedding) or all the
downstream installation its neighbor.
As this solution contains at least one rising main per main LV switchboard, in case of rising main failure only one part of the building is
affected.
Disturbance sensitivity
As in this solution, the transformers of the substation are never connected together, they can feed loads with medium sensitivity to
disturbance:
in case of transformer over sizing (compared to installed power),
or in case of special transformer utilization (low ucc),
by separating properly sensitive loads and non linear ones on different transformers.
If addition of this last point, UPS or active f iltering could be implemented to feed high sensitive loads.
Flexibility
Installation flexibility can be managed by taking into account extra power to size the transformers and by including spare capacity in the main
LV switchboards with appropriate service rating.
Rising distribution has low flexibility due to centralized connection of floor distribution panels to main LV switchboard.
Implementation recommendations
The main objectives for MV/LV substation localization is to:
limit the impact on the building architecture (size and place of the technical room),
manage accessibility constraints for equipment implementation.

Thats the reason why, main LV switchboard is generally placed:
in the ground floor,
in an underground floor.
The utility connection can be either single line or ring main or parallel.
Concerning substation:
MV metering is required for the substation because of more than 1 transformer,
it can be realized with prefabricated substation which allows, installation time reduction and reliability improvement (but limited to 2
transformers).
As far as possible the transformer power is lower or equal to 1250 kVA. They are all localized in the same substation.
As they are never connected together, they are not necessarily similar.
Despite the utilization of many transformers, all LV equipment require no short circuit withstand over sizing, because transformers are never
connected together.
The main LV switchboard feeds directly the main loads of the installation (generally up to 100 kW), in particular when they are close from its.
Floor distribution circuits are connected by N busbars trunking system rising in order to limit the size and height of the rising BTS and/or in
order to manage redundancy for floor distribution. Common circuits, like lifts, stairs lighting, etc. are generally fed by separate circuits.
The changeover between normal and back-up operation mode can be implemented with prefabricated changeover systems.
When limited to 2 transformers, the 2 main LV switchboards can be implemented in the same enclosure.
Typical applications
Office tower building.
Shopping centers, malls.
Collectif housing building. /Hospital.
Circuit distribution
Distribution principle: Distributed
Circuit configuration: Radial
Genset: LV Generator
UPS: No UPS

Genset: No Generator
UPS: UPS

UPS: No UPS

UPS: No UPS

Distribution principle: Centralized
UPS: No UPS
Circuit: Lift
UPS: UPS

UPS: No UPS

UPS: No UPS
Circuit: IT server
UPS: UPS
Technical specification for material and installation conditions

MV equipment
MV switchboard equipment technical specification
MV equipment switchboard could be of type:
SM6
The SM6 is a range of harmonised cubicles equipped with SF6 or vacuum air breaking technology switchgear.
These cubicles allow you to produce all your Medium Voltage substation requirements up to 24kV by superposing their various functions.
The SM6 is made-up of modular units containing fixed or withdrawable metal-enclosed switchgear, using sulphur hexafluoride (SF6) or
vacuum :
switch-disconnector
SF1, SFset or Evolis circuit beaker
Rollarc 400 or 400D contactor
Disconnector
For this project, MV substation configuration is as follows :
Single line services

MV metering
Several outgoing to MV/LV transformers (QM if rated power<2000kVA, DM1-A else) with radial connection
Characteristics :
Rated voltage : 7.2kV 12kV 17.5kV 24kV
Internal arc withstand : standard 12.5kA-0.7s, enhanced 16kA 1s
Degree of protection : IP2XC for units, IP2X between compartments
Rated voltage (kV)

Insulation level
50Hz, 1mm
Insulation
(kV rms)
Isolation
Insulation
1.2/50s
(kV peak)
Isolation
Breaking capacity
Transformer off load (A)
Cables off load (A)
Short-time withstand
Current (kA.1s)
7.2
12
17.5
24
20
23
60
70
28
32
75*
85
38
45
95
110
50
60
125
145
16
31.5
25
630 1250A
20
630 1250 A
16
630 1250 A
12.5
430 630 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
SF6 circuit breaker range :
DM1-A, DM1 -D, DM1-W, DM1-Z,
DM1-S, DM2
Vacuum circuit breaker range :
DMV-A, DMV -D, DMV -S
* in 800 A consult us
7.2
12
17.5
630A 800A*
25kA
10kA
25kA
20kA
8 kA
25kA
20kA
25kA
20kA
24
MV/LV transformer technical specification

MV/LV transformer could be of type:
Trihal
Trihal is a three phase dry type transformer, cast under vacuum in epoxy resin with an active filler for indoor installation.
Thanks to the absence of any dielectric liquid and the excellent fire behaviour, it provides an easy and fast installation.
The Trihal cast resin transformer can be protected from any damaging temperature rises by monitoring winding temperature.
Characteristics :
Rated power :
160 kVA to 2500 kVA
Insulation level :
7.2 to 36 kV
Maximum ambient temperature :
40C
Rated frequency :
50Hz
Degree of protection :
IP00 or IP31 with protection cabinet
Losses :
Normal or reduced
Connection components for Canalis Busbar trunking
Main switchboards and main LV distribution equipment

Main LV switchboard equipment technical specification
The main LV switchboard could be of type:
Prisma Plus P
The Prisma Plus System P can be used for all types of low -voltage distribution switchboards (main, subdistribution and final) up to
3200A in commercial and industrial environnments.The switchboard is made up of frameworks that can be combined widthwise or
dephtwise, a distribution system with horizontal and vertical busbars and a complete functional units designed for the devices.
Characteristics
Rated current In
Withstand current Icw
Degree of protection
Degree of protection against mechanical impact
Service ratings
Cubicles
up to 3200 A
85 kA
IP 30-IP31-IP55
IK07-IK08-IK10
from 211 to 332
Icw
IP
IK
Nbr mod .
Height
Width
Depth
Associability
85KA
rms/1s
30/31/55
07
08
10
36
2 000 mm
300 mm
400 mm
650 mm
800 mm
400 mm
600 mm
Width and
depth

Main LV distribution equipment technical specification
The main LV distribution could be of type:
KSA
Application: rising main power distribution

Canalis KSA rising main is used for power distribution in multi-floor buildings. By providing several tap-off units per floor , it allows a large
flexibility and simple and fast extensions. This kind of busbar is particularly adapted to save room in the technical shaft.
Characteristics:
Rated current In
Rated insulation voltage
Three phase distribution
Tap-off units every
Tap-off connectors and enclosures
Fire barriers elements
from 100 A to 1000 A

690V
IP55
3L+N+PE
0,5 m
from 25 A to 400 A
2 hours
Run components characteristics

Rating of trunking (A)
KS
General characteristics
Compliance with standards
100
160
250
400
500
630
800
1000
IEC/EN 60439-2
Mechanical impacts
IP
IK
55
08
55
08
55
08
55
08
55
08
55
08
55
08
55
08
Rated current at an ambiaent

temperature of 35C
Inc
100
160
250
400
500
630
800
1000

Rated operational voltage
Ui
690
690
690
690
690
690
690
690
Ue
690
690
690
690
690
690
690
690
Rated impulse voltage
Uimp
kV
Rated frequency
Hz
50 /60
50 /60
50 /60
50 /60
50 /60
50 /60
50 /60
50 /60
100
160
250
400
500
630
800
1000
Tap-off unit characteristics

IP
55
55
55
55
55
55
55
55
Mechanical impacts
IK
08
08
08
08
08
08
08
08

Ui
Ue
V
V
400, 500 or 690 depending on protective device


Rated frequency
Uimp
f
kV
Hz
6.8
50 /60
6.8
50 /60
6.8
50 /60
6.8
50 /60
6.8
50 /60
6.8
50 /60
6.8
50 /60
6.8
50 /60

LV sw itchboard and distribution equipment
Circuits connected to switchboard

UPS: No UPS
Withdrawability : FFF
Form : 1
IS : 111
IP : IP > 20
IK : IK = 07
Equipment : Prisma Plus G
Circuit: Lift
UPS: UPS
Form : 1
IS : 211
IP : IP > 20
IK : IK = 07
Equipment : Prisma Plus P

UPS: No UPS
Form : 1
IS : 111
IP : IP > 20
IK : IK = 07
Circuit: IT server
UPS: UPS
Form : 1
IS : 211
IP : IP > 20
IK : IK = 07

Prisma Plus G
Prisma Plus System G includes a wide range of solutions, from the most simple to the most sophisticated, for switchboards in small to midsized commercial, industrial and residential applications up to 630A.
Main characteristics :
Pack wall-mount enclosures
Rated current In
160 A
Withstand current Icw : 10 kA
IP30
Degree of protection against
mechanical impact
IK07-IK08
A
Pack
160A
Wallmounted
enclosures
A
Wall630A
mounted
enclosures
Floor
630A
standing
enclosures
Wall
630A
mounted
and
Floor
standing
enclosures
IP55
Wall-mounted and Floor standing enclosures

Rated current In
up to 630 A
Withstand current Icw 25 kA
Degree of protection IP 30-IP31-IP43
mechanical impact
IK07 -IK08
Icw
Ipk
IP
IK
10 kA
ms/1s
32kA
30
7/8
Icw
Ipk
IP
IK
25 kA
ms/1s
52.5kA
30/31/43
7/8
25kA
ms /
1s
28kA
ms :
1s
52.5kA
52.5kA
30/31/43
55
7/8
10
IP55 enclosures
Rated current In
up to 630 A
Withstand current Icw 25 kA
IP55
mechanical impact
IK10
Nbr
Height
Width
Rows
2
5 heights from
555 mm
(48 mod of 9
3
480 mm to
mm or 24
1080 mm
4
modules of
5
18 mm)
6
Nbr
Height
Rows
6
8 heights from
9
330 mm
12
to 1390 mm
15
18
21
24
27
27
30
33
7
11
15
19
23
27
33
3 heights from
1560 mm
to 1830 mm
(including
plinth)
7 heights from
450 mm
to 17500 mm
Depth
Associability
157 mm
(without
door)
196 mm
(with
door)
Height with
Enclosure
extension
Width
Depth
Associability
595 mm
(enclosure)
205 mm
(without
door)
Width and
height
305 mm
(cable duct)
250 mm
(with
door)
595 mm
(basic
enclosure)
205 mm
305 mm
(cable duct)
250 mm
(with
floor)
600 mm
(basic
enclosure)
230 mm
325 mm
or 595 mm
(extensions)
290 mm
(including
30mm
handle)
Width and
height (with
wm. enclosure
above)
Width
Height
square
L shaped

Prisma Plus P
The Prisma Plus System P can be used for all types of low -voltage distribution switchboards (main, subdistribution and final) up to
3200A in commercial and industrial environnments.The switchboard is made up of frameworks that can be combined widthwise or
dephtwise, a distribution system with horizontal and vertical busbars and a complete functional units designed for the devices.
Characteristics
Rated current In
Withstand current Icw
Degree of protection against mechanical impact
Service ratings
Cubicles
up to 3200 A
85 kA
IP 30-IP31-IP55
IK07-IK08-IK10
from 211 to 332
Icw
IP
IK
Nbr mod .
Height
Width
Depth
Associability
85KA
rms/1s
30/31/55
07
08
10
36
2 000 mm
300 mm
400 mm
650 mm
800 mm
400 mm
600 mm
Width and
depth

Circuit connected to busbar trunking system

UPS: No UPS
IP : IP > 20
IK : IK = 07
Equipment : KDP

UPS: UPS
IP : IP > 20
IK : IK = 07
Equipment : KDP

UPS: No UPS
IP : IP > 20
IK : IK = 07
Equipment : KDP

UPS: No UPS
IP : IP > 20
IK : IK = 07
Equipment : KDP

UPS: No UPS
IP : IP > 20
IK : IK = 07
Equipment : KNA
KDP
Application: lighting and power sockets distribution

KDP is a flexible prefabricated trunking that can satisfy the different typologies of even the most constraining buildings. KDP combines
advantages of the cable and the prefabricated busbar trunking.
It can naturally fits into place where light fittings can be supported by the building's structure.
Characteristics :
Rated current In
Single or three phase distribution
Tap-off intervals
Tap-off units
Maximum distance between fixing points
20 A
690V
IP55
1L+N+PE, 3L+N+PE
1.5m - 3m
10 and 16A for power distribution and lighting control
0.33 m
Run Component characteristics

KDP
20
IEC/EN 60439-2
IP
Mechanical impact
IK
55
Rated current at an ambient temperature of 35C
Inc
20
Ui
690

Ue
Uimp
V
kV
230 400
4
Rated frequency
Hz
50/60
07
TAP-off units characteristics

Type of tap-off standards
KBC 10
KBC 10
KBC 16CB
KBC 16CF
Lighting
control
IEC/EN 60 439-2
IP
55
55
55
55
Rated current at an ambienT temperature of 35C
Inc
10
10
16
16
Ui
690
400
690
400
Ue
kV
230 400
230 .. 400
230 ..400
230 ..400
Rated frequency
Hz
50/60
50/60
50/60
50/60

KDP connection characteristics
IEC/EN 61535 and EN 60320; IEC 227-53 for H05WF

cable
40
40
40
40
IP
Number of live conductors
Inc
16
16
16
16
Ui
250
250
250
250
Ue
250
250
250
250
Rated frequency
Hz
50
50
50
50
KNA
Application: small power distribution

Canalis KN is used to supply and protect small loads in all buildings types (electrical tools, deep freezers, refrigerating containers, etc )
Characteristics :
Rated current In
Three phase distribution
Tap-off intervals
Tap-off units
Maximum distance between fixing points
40 A, 63 A , 100 A and 160 A

500V
IP55
3L+N+PE
0.5m - 1m - 3m
16 A to 63 A (plug-in)
3m
Run Component characteristics

KN
40
63
100
160
IEC/EN 60 439-2
IP
55
55
55
55
Mechanical impacts
IK
08
08
08
08
Inc
40
63
100
160
Ui
500
500
500
500

Ue
Ump
V
kV
500
6
500
6
500
6
500
6
Rated frequency
Hz
50 /60
50 /60
50 /60
50 /60

Tap-off unit characteristics
KN
40
63
100
160
55
08
55
08
55
08
55
08
Mechanical impacts
IP
IK

Ui
Ue
V
V


Rated frequency
Ump
f
kV
Hz
4.6
50 /60
4.6
50 /60
4.6
50 /60
4.6
50 /60
Technical appendix N1: circuit distribution principle

Centralized Layout
Description
It consists in connecting consumers to sources via a star connection. The cables are suitable for centralized
layout, with point-to-point links between the Main Low Voltage Switchboard and current consumers or subdistribution boards.
Recommendations
Centralized Layout is recommended when:
Installation flexibility is low,
Load distribution is localized: high unit power loads, non-uniform.
Power supply by cables gives greater independence of circuits, reducing the consequences of a fault from the
point of view of power availability.
Load distribution
Flexibility
Localized
Intermediate
Uniform
No
Design
Centralized
Implementation
Operation
Distributed
Distributed Layout
Description
It consists in connecting consumers to sources via a busway. Busbar Trunking System (BTS) are well suited to
distributed distribution layout, to supply many loads that are spread out, making it easy to change, move or add
connections..
Recommendations
Distributed Layout is recommended when:
Installation flexibility is high (moving of workstation),
Load distribution is uniform: loads evenly distributed of low and homogenous unit power.
The use of BTS allows load power circuits to be combined and saves on conductors by taking advantage of a
clustering coefficient. The choice between cable and BTS, according to the clustering coefficient, allows us to
find an economical optimum between investment costs, implementation costs and operating costs.
Load distribution
Flexibility
Localized
Intermediate
Uniform
No
Design
Centralized
Implementation
Operation
Distributed
Technical appendix N2: circuit configuration

Radial Configuration
Description
This is the reference and the most simple configuration. A load is only connected to one single source. This
configuration provides a minimum level of availability, since there is no redundancy in case of failure of the
power source.
Recommendations
This configuration is recommended depending on the load interruption sensitivity and the double -ended
connection requirement
Sheddable configuration
required
Interruption
Sensitivity
Sheddable
No
Sheddable
Yes
Radial
Long interruption
Short interruption
No interruption
Radial
Double
connection
Technical appendix N3: Backup generator

LV Back-up Generator
Description
The electrical power supply is produced by an alternator driven by a thermal engine. Its back-up time depends
on the quantity of available fuel.
A back-up generator functions generally disconnected from the network. A source change-over system is
therefore necessary. According to the generator's capacity to supply power to all or only part of the installation,
there's either total or partial redundancy.
Recommendations
Main characteristics to be considered for implementing a LV generator are:
load sensitivity to power interruption
availability of the upstream connection energy
Upstream connection energy
availability
Interruption
Sensitivity
Minimum
Standard
Sheddable
Long interruption
Short interruption
Enhanced
No LV generator
LV
generator
LV generator
No interruption
No LV generator
The source-changeover can be automated to take into account the status of thenormal and back up sources before switching.
The automatic source-changeover system requires no human intervention and switching form the normal to the replacement source takes
place in less than 1 second.
This changeover system is made up of:
- 2 or 3 circuit breakers,
- 1 mechanical and electrical interlocking system,
- 1 controller.
The controller can be of type BA or UA:
BA controller, for a simple source-changeover system (automatic switching between the normal and replacement sources depending on
theirstatus).
UA controller, for a source-changeover system integrating the following automatic functions:
- automatic switching between sources,
- control and management of engine generating sets,
- load shedding for non-priority circuits,
- switching to the replacement source if one of the phases of the normal
source is absent.
A communication option based on the Schneider internal bus is available for the UA controller.
Range
Type of device
Mechanical interlocking
On mounting plate
By rods
By cable
Electrical interlocking
By diagram
With IVE unit
Source changeover controller
BA controller
UA controller
Remote communication via bus
Device status indications
Device remote control
Compact
NS100 to 250
NS100 to 250
NS100 to 250
Masterpact
NT 06 to 16
NW08 to 63
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
Only with UA or BA
n
Only with UA or BA
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
n

Remote setting of 4-position switch
Indication and identification of
protection status and alarms
Transmission of measurement
n
n
n
n
n
n
Technical appendix N4: Uninterruptible Power Supply

UPS
Description
This system is used to avoid any power failure. The back-up time of the system is limited: from several minutes
to several hours.
The simultaneous presence of a back-up generator and a UPS allows a permanent supply of loads for which no
interruption is acceptable. The back-up time of the UPS must be compatible with maximum time for the back-up
generator to start-up and be brought on line.
A UPS is also used to supply power to loads that are sensitive to disturbances.
Recommendations
Main characteristics to be considered for implementing a UPS are:
load sensitivity to power interruption
load sensitivity to disturbances
Interruption
Sensitivity
Low
Mediu m
High
Sheddable
Long interruption
Short interruption
No interruption
No UPS
UPS

Technical specification for UPS :
Galaxy 6000 and Galaxy 5000 UPS are ideal for high power data centres and industrial applications.
Technical Characteristics
Normal AC supply input
Input voltage range
Input Mains 1 and Mains 2
Frequency
Input current total harmonic distorsion (THDI)
Input power factor
Bypass system input
Nominal input voltage
Frequency
Output
Output voltages
Voltage regulation
Frequency
Over load
Output voltage total harmonic distorsion
Max load crest factor
Variation of voltage with 100% load step
Batteries
Backup time
Type
Over all efficiency
Double conversion mode
Economy mode
Environmental conditions and noise
Storage temperature
Operating temperature
Noise level (dBA)
Operating altitude
Standards and approvals
Performance and safety
Performance and design
Design and manufacturing
EMC immunity
EMC emission
Approvals
Galaxy 6000
Galaxy 5000
320V to 470V 3 phase

Separate or common
50Hz / 60Hz +/- 10%
< 4% with harmonic filter
> 0.95 with active harmonic filter
250V to 470V 3 phase

Separate or common
50Hz / 60Hz +/- 8%
< 3%
> 0.99
320V to 470V 3 phase + neutral

50Hz / 60Hz +/- 10%
340V to 470V 3 phase + neutral

50Hz / 60Hz +/- 8%
380V, 400V, 415V +/- 3% 3 phase + neutral

+/- 1%
50Hz / 60Hz
165% 1 minutes, 125% 10 minutes
THDU < 3%
3:1
+/- 5%
380V, 400V, 415V +/- 3% 3 phase + neutral

+/- 1%
50Hz / 60Hz
150% 1 minutes, 125% 10 minutes
THDU < 2%
3:1
NA
8-10-15-20-30-60 minutes, other on request

sealed lead acid, open lead acid, Ni-Cd
5 min to 8 h with standard internal charger

sealed lead acid, open lead acid, Ni-Cd
up to 95%
NA
up to 94%
up to 97%
-25C to +45C
up to 40C for 8 hours, 35C continuously
Less or equal to 72
1000 m
-25C to +45C
up to 40C
IEC/EN 62040-1, IEC/EN 60950

IEC/EN 62040-3
ISO 14001, ISO 9001, IEC 60146
IEC 61000-4
IEC 62040-2 C3
TUV LCIE CEM CE Mark
IEC/EN 62040-1, IEC/EN 60950

IEC/EN 62040-3
ISO 14001, ISO 9001, IEC 60146
IEC 61000-4 2 to 6
IEC 62040-2 C3
TUV LCIE CEM CE Mark
1000 m
Detailed Technical specification for MV switchboard

SM6
General Specification for

High Voltage metal-enclosed cubicles
from 1 to 24 kV

1. General conditions
The following specifications apply to modular indoor switchboards comprising factory built, metal-enclosed
switchgear assembles.
The equipment to be supplied shall consist of modular cubicles satisfying the following criteria:
-
open-ended design,
easy to install,
safe and easy to operate,
compact design,
low maintenance.
The supplier must be able to prove its extensive possess experience in the field of MV switchgear, and has
already supplied equipment of the same type & production process, in which has been in operation for at least
three years.
2. Standards
The switchgear shall comply with the latest issues of the following IEC recommendations:
- IEC 62 271-200
-
IEC 60265
IEC 62271-102
IEC 60694
IEC 62271-105
IEC 62271-100
IEC 60282-1
IEC 60185
IEC 60186
IEC 60801
- IEC60529
Alternative current metal-enclosed switchgear and controlgear for rated

voltages above 1 kV and up to and including 52 kV,
High voltage switches for rated voltages of 52 kV and above ,
High voltage alternative current disconnectors and earthing switches,
Common specifications for high voltage switchgear and controlgear standard,
High Voltage alternative current switch-fuse combinations,
High Voltage alternative current circuit breakers,
MV fuses,
Current transformers,
Voltage transformers,
Electromagnetic compatibility for industrial process measurement
and control equipment.
Degrees of protection provided by enclosures (IP code)
3. Rated voltage and short-time withstand current

3.1 The switchgear shall be suitable for three-phase systems operating at 24 kV, and 50 Hz. (Please, consult us
for 60 Hz)
3.2 The rated voltage shall be at least 24 kV.
3.3 The short-time withstand current shall be 20 kA - 1 s / 24kV or 25 kA - 1 s / 12 kV. (Please, consult us for 2 s
and 3 s)
All switchgear shall be capable of withstanding the above conditions without provoking damage, in accordance
with paragraphs 4.5, 4.6 and 4.7 of IEC 60694 and paragraph 4.5 of IEC 62 271-200 recommendations.
4. System parameters
The insulation level of the switchgear shall comply with IEC recommendations and the values indicated in the
following table.
4.1 Main electrical characteristics

The hereunder values are for working temperatures from -5 C up to +40 C and for a setting up at an altitude
below 1000 m.
(Please, consult us for out of range temperatures and over 1000 m application)

---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------rated voltage (kV)
7.2
12
17.5
24
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------insulation level
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------50 Hz / 1 mn
insulation
20
28
38
50
KV
isolation
23
32
45
60
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------1,2/50s
insulation
60
75
95
125
KV (peak)
isolation
70
85
110
145
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------breaking capacity
transformer off load (A)
16
cables off load (A)
31.5
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------short time withstand current (kA/1s) at 25
630 - 1250 A
20
630 - 1250 A
(Please, consult us for 2s and 3s)
16
630 - 1250 A
12.5
400 - 630 - 1250 A
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------The making capacity is equal to 2.5 times the short-time withstand current.
4.2 General characteristics

---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Maximum breaking capacity
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------rated voltage (kV)
7.2
12
17.5
24
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------switch unit (A)
630 - 800**
fuse-switch unit (kA)
25
25
20
20
Contactor unit with fuses (kA)
25
25
Circuit breaker unit (kA)
25
25
20
20
(**) Please, consult us for 800 A application.

---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Endurance
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------units
mechanical
electrical
endurance
endurance
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------switch unit (*)
IEC 60265
IEC 60265
1000 operations class M1
100 breaks at In,pf = 0.7classE3
contactor unit 400
IEC 60470
IEC 60470
300 000 operations
100 000 breaks at 320 A
300 000 breaks at 250 A
contactor unit 400D
100 000 operations
100 000 breaks at 200 A
circuit breaker unit
IEC 62271-100
IEC 62271-100
10 000 operations
40 breaks at 12.5 kA
10 000 breaks at In,pf=0.7
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------(*) as per recommendation IEC 62271-105, three breaking at pf = 0,2
1730 A / 12 kV
1400 A / 24 kV
2600 A / 5,5 kV
5. General requirements relative to the design and manufacture of the switchgear

5.1 Introduction
The equipment shall satisfy the criteria for indoor, metal-enclosed switchgear class LSC2A & Class PI
partitioning in accordance with paragraph 3.131.1; 3.109.2& 5.102 of 2003 -11 edition of IEC 62 271-200
recommendations.
The cubicles shall be designed with three compartments housed in a single enclosure:
- switchgear compartment,
- busbar compartment,
- connection compartment,
5.2 Switchboards
The switchboards shall be made up of separate factory built cubicles housing the switchgear (switchdisconnector and switch enclosures shall be mounted horizontally in the cubicles and the circuit breaker shall be
disconnectable and mounted vertically). The cubicles therefore form a compartmented distribution switchboard
that can be extended if necessary.
The cubicles shall meet the requirements of degree of protection index IP2XC (Please, consult us for IP3X). The
galvanised and electro-galvanised sheet metal and metal fittings shall be painted to provide protection against
corrosion. The epoxy-based paint shall have a thickness of at least 50 micronsmeter and shall be applied to both
sides of all sheet metal. The colour shall correspond to the RAL colour range proposed.
The switchboard shall be suitable for mounting above cable trenches, crawl spaces or base structures.
Each cubicle shall carry a suitably dimensional identification label clearly indicating the functions and electrical
characteristics of the cubicle in accordance with chapter 5.1 of IEC 62 271 -200.
The switchgear and the switchboards shall be designed in such a way that the positions of the various
switchgear devices shall be visible by the operator from the front of the switchboard. It shall also be possible to
operate the switchgear from the front of the switchboard.
The civil works specifications shall be unique for all cubicles making up the MV switchboard. The cubicle widths
shall be multiples of 375 mm. In particular, the civil works for the circuit breaker cubicles shall be identical to the

civil works for the switch cubicles.
The manufacturer shall provide an installation drawing to serve as a guide for the civil works.
In accordance with applicable standards, the switchboards shall be designed to prevent access to all live parts
when in operation as well as during maintenance work.
5.3 Earthing of metallic parts
The earthing bars of each of the cubicles making up the switchboard shall be interconnected by a set of busbars,
which shall be connectable outside the switchboard and extend over its full width.
The cross-section of the busbars shall be determined so as to withstand the rated short-circuit current of the
switchgear in accordance with IEC 62 271 -200 recommendations.
The earthing bar shall be designed for connection to the main earthing bar of the substation without dismantling
any of the bars.
5.4 Earthing of the power circuit
Cable earthing shall be carried out by an earthing switch with a short -circuit making capacity, in accordance with
IEC 62271-102 recommendations. It shall be possible to operate the earthing switch when the switch or
disconnector is open.
A padlocking system shall be provided to lock the earthing switch in either open or closed position. The position
of the earthing switch shall be clearly visible from the front of the cubicle.
Mechanical interlocking systems shall be provided to prevent incorrect operations such as the closing of the
earthing switch with the switch or disconnector in closed position.
The use of keyed or electric locks to actuate the above mentioned interlocking system shall not be accepted.
5.5 Switches
The switches shall use low pressure SF6 gas for current interruption and shall require no maintenance. The
switch enclosure shall be mounted horizontally within the cubicle and the position of the main and earthing
contacts shall be clearly visible from the front of the cubicle. The position indicator shall be placed directly on the
contact-operating shaft. The switch enclosures shall be made of cast epoxy resin.
The switches shall be of the high operating frequency type in accordance with paragraph 3.104 of IEC 60265-1
recommendations. They shall have three positions (closed, open and earthed) and shall be fully assembled and
tested before leaving the factory. The relative pressure of the SF6 gas inside the enclosure shall not exceed 0.4
bars (400 hPa).
The pole unit enclosures shall be of the sealed pressure system type as defined by
IEC 62 271-200 chapter 3.118.2 recommendations that is with a service life of at least 30 years. No refilling of
the gas shall be required over this period.
Switch pole units requiring maintenance or gas refilling will not be accepted.
The mechanical end urance of the switch operating mechanisms shall ensure at least
1000 operations.
5.6 Circuit breakers
5.6.1 SF6
The circuit breakers shall be mounted vertically and shall be disconnectable. They shall use SF6 gas as the
current interruption medium. They shall require only minimum maintenance and shall provide a high level of
electrical endurance. The position of the circuit breaker shall be clearly visible.

Furthermore, the circuit breakers shall be mechanically interlocked with the power circuit disconnector.
The pole units shall be made of cast epoxy resin and shall be fully assembled and tested before leaving the
factory. The relative pressure of the SF6 gas shall not exceed 2 bars (2000hPa). The pole units shall be of the
sealed pressure system type as defined by IEC 62271-100, with a service life of at least 30 years.
No refilling of the gas shall be required over this period.
Circuit breaker pole units requiring maintenance, inspection or gas refilling will not be accepted.
The mechanical and electrical endurance shall ensure at least 10,000 operations.
The circuit breakers shall be covered with test reports that are issued by a recognised organisation affiliated with
an international organisation.
5.6.2 Vacuum
The circuit breakers shall be mounted vertically and shall be disconnectable. They shall use vacuum as the
current interruption medium. They shall require only minimum maintenance and shall provide a high level of
electrical endurance. The position of the circuit breaker shall be clearly visible.
Furthermore, the circuit breakers shall be mechanically interlocked with the power circuit disconnector.
The pole units shall be fully assembled and tested before leaving the factory. The pole units shall be of the
sealed pressure system type as defined by IEC 62271-100, with a service life of at least 30 years.
Circuit breaker pole units requiring maintenance, inspection will not be accepted.
The mechanical and electrical endurance shall ensure at least 10,000 operations.
The circuit breakers shall be covered with test reports that are issued by a recognised organisation affiliated with
an international organisation.
5.7 Busbars
The busbar compartment shall be located at the top of the cubicle.
It shall include three parallel-mounted bars without phase separating means. Connections shall be made to the
top pads of the switch or disconnector enclosures. Access to the busbars shall only be possible after removing a
single access panel carrying a symbol warning of the danger of electrical shock. No other busbar access system
will be accepted.
5.8 Connections
The HV cable connection pads shall be designed to accept simplified terminations for dry-type cables or to
accept paper-insulated cables impregnated with a non-draining material.
Access to the connection compartment shall only be possible after closing the earthing switch. No other access
mode will be accepted.
5.9 Operating mechanisms
The operating mechanisms shall provide in front all the necessary means for operating the switches,
disconnectors and circuit breakers.
5.9.1 Load break switch
The operating mechanism box shall include a switch and earthing switch position indicator fixed directly to the
shaft of the moving pole, thereby satisfying the positive break criteria.
This box shall also house the voltage indicators and the mechanical fuse blown indicator for fuse-switch
combination units.

The box shall be accessible with the cables and busbars live, without isolating the entire switchboard, and shall
be designed for easy installation of padlocks, key locks, auxiliary contacts, releases and the usual LV
accessories.
The front cover of the operating mechanism shall be suitable for the application of all symbols, mimic diagrams,
nameplates and padlocking fixtures required by the function implemented.
All switch and earthing switch operations shall be carried out with an anti-reflex lever and shall be independent
of the action of the operator after charging the operating mechanism springs.
5.9.2 Circuit breaker
The operating mechanism box shall include:
mechanical open/closed position indicator,
charged/discharged indicator for the operating mechanisms springs,
spring charging lever forming an integral part of the operating mechanism; circuit breakers not satisfying this
condition will not be accepted,
local means for opening and closing the circuit breaker,
local means for manually discharging the springs.
It shall be possible to add, on site, a motor mechanism for electrical charging of the operating mechanism as
well as the necessary accessories.
5.10 LV box
The LV box shall be included in the overall volume of the cubicle. It shall be designed to house the various LV
elements required for the operation of the motor mechanism and auxiliary equipment.
For specific needs, its shall be possible to enlarge or extend the LV box by adding an enclosure with a door to
the top of the cubicle. The overall height of the cubicles shall not exceed 2225 mm.
In all cases, these volumes shall be accessible with the cables and busbars live, without isolating the entire
switchboard. LV box not satisfying these criteria will not be accepted.
5.11 Current transformers
The current transformers shall have the same short-time withstand current and rated voltage as the switchgear.
It shall be made of cast epoxy resin and must be labelled individually.
The manufacturer shall be in a position to provide type-test reports certified by an approved laboratory affiliated
with international organisations.
Current transformers not satisfying these criteria will not be accepted.
5.12 Low Power Current transformers (LPCT)
The LPCT is a magnetic sensor in which provides a voltage output that represents the primary current, and shall
meet the characteristic of switchgear.
It shall be in accordance to IEC 60044-8, and shall be made of cast epoxy resin and must be labeled
individually.
It shall be easily installed, and shall direct connection (plugging) to protection relay.
LPCT not satisfying these criteria will not be accepted.
5.13 Voltage transformers
The voltage transformers shall be made of cast epoxy resin and must be labeled individually.
Depending on the needs, they shall be of the phase-to-phase or phase-to-earth type. They shall be protected by
MV fuses or by circuit breakers on the power circuit.
The manufacturer shall be in a position to provide type-test reports certified by an approved laboratory affiliated
with international organisations.
Voltage transformers not satisfying these criteria will not be accepted.
5.14 LV auxiliaries
Auxiliary equipment shall satisfy section 5.4 of IEC 60298 and section 5.4
of IEC 62 271-200 recommendations.
The LV cables shall be class 2 type with a 2000 V insulation level.
They shall be marked at each end for easy verification during maintenance or servicing work.
The cable cross-sections shall not be less than 2.5 sqmm for circuits carrying high currents, or 1 sqmm for other
circuits.
5.15 Control and monitoring
All the relays, instruments and meters shall be incorporated in the LV box located at the top of the cubicle.
The relays shall be of the integrated unit type, meeting all protection and automatic control needs.
They shall comply with IEC 60801.4 and 50263 recommendations concerning electromagnetic compatibility.
If necessary, they shall be able to communicate:
- using standardised protocols,
- adapting to a wide range of power supply voltages,
- with the possibility of being disconnected while live without any danger to installation,
- storing the information in memory in the event of an auxiliary power failure.
The manufacturer shall provide proof that he has already supplied equipment of the same type and same make
and that this equipment has been in operation for at least three years.
6. Type tests and routine tests

Depending on switchboard, type-test certificates may be required for the equipment, including the switches and
the circuit breakers.
- impulse dielectric tests,
- power frequency dielectric tests,
- temperature-rise tests,
- short-time withstand current tests,
- mechanical operating tests,
- verification of the degree of protection,
- verification of electromagnetic compatibility.
In addition, for the switches and circuit breakers, the rated making and breaking capacities shall be
substantiated by a test report.
For the earthing switch, the making capacity, the short-time withstand current and the corresponding peak value
shall be substantiated by a test report.
The routine tests carried out by the manufacturer shall be substantiated by a test report signed by the
manufacturer's quality control department.
The report shall cover the following aspects:
- conformity with drawings and diagrams,
- power frequency tests,
- manual operating mechanism tests,
- functional tests of LV auxiliaries and relays.

7. Quality
If requested by the client, the supplier shall provide proof of application of a quality procedure complying with
standards. This means:
- use of a quality manual approved and signed by a management representative,
- regular updating of this manual so that it reflects the most recent applicable quality control procedures,
- ISO 9002; 9001 certification and also ISO 14001.
Detailed Technical specification for MV/LV transformer

Trihal
General Specification for three-phase

cast resin HV/LV distribution
transformers
100 to 2500 kVA
Trihal

1. Scope
Three-phase transformers of cast resin type, class F insulation system with natural (AN) cooling for indoor
installation, destined for use in three-phase HV/LV distribution systems.
If required forced cooling (AF) to increase the rated power up to 40%.
2. Standards
These transformers will be in compliance with the following standards :
IEC 60076-1 to 60076-5: power transformers
IEC 60076-11 : Dry type transformers
CENELEC Harmonisation Documents :
HD 464 S1 : 1988 + / A2 : 1991 + / A3 : 1992 for dry-type power transformers
HD 538-1 S1 : 1992 for three-phase dry-type distribution transformers 50 Hz, from 100 to 2500 kVA with
highest voltage for equipment not exceeding 24 kV.
IEC 905 : 1987 - Load guide for dry-type power transformers.
These transformers will be manufactured in accordance with :
a quality system in conformity with ISO 9001
an environmental management system in conformity with ISO 14001, both certified by an official
independent organisation.
3. Description
3.1 Magnetic core
This will be made from laminations of grain oriented silicon steel, insulated with mineral oxide and will be
protected against corrosion with a coat of varnish.
In order to reduced the power consumption due to transformer no-load losses, the magnetic core is stacked
using overlapping-interlocking technology, with at least 6 overlaps.
In order to reduce the noise produced by the magnetic core, it is equipped with noise-damping devices.
3.2 LV windings
The LV winding is produced using al uminium or copper foils (according to the manufacturers preference) in
order to cancel out axial stress during short circuit ; this foil will be insulated between each layer using a heatreactivated class F pre-impregnated epoxy resin film
The ends of the winding are protected and insulated using a class F insulating material, covered with heat
reactivated epoxy resin
The whole winding assembly will be polymerised throughout by being autoclaved for 2 hours at 130C, which will
ensure :
High level of resistance to industrial environments
Excellent dielectric withstand
Very good resistance to radial stress in the instance of a bolted short circuit.
3.3 HV windings
They will be separated from the LV windings to give an air gap between the MV and LV circuits in order to avoid
depositing of dust on the spacers placed in the radical electrical field and to make maintenance easier.
These will be independent of the LV windings and will be made of aluminium or copper wire or foil (according to
the manufacturer's preference) with class F insulation.
The HV windings will be vacuum cast in a class F fireproof epoxy resin casting system composed of :
an epoxy resin
an anhydride hardener with a flexibilising additive
a flame-retardant filler.

The flame-retardant filler will be thoroughly mixed with the resin and hardener. It will be composed of trihydrated
alumina powder (or aluminium hydroxide) or other flame-retardant products to be specified, either mixed with
silica or not.
The casting system will be of class F. The interior and exterior of the windings will be reinforced with a
combination of glass fibre to provide thermal shock withstand
3.4 MV winding support spacers
These will provide sufficient support in transport, operation and during bolted short circuit conditions as well as in
the case of an earthquake.
These spacers will be circular in shape for easy cleaning. They will give an extended tracking line to give better
dielectric withstand under humid or high dust conditions.
These spacers will include an elastomer cushion that will allow it to absorb expansion according to load
conditions. This elastomer cushion will be incorporated in the spacer to prevent it being deteriorated by air or
UV.
3.5 HV connections
The HV connections will be made from above on the top of the connection bars. Each bar will be drilled with a 13
mm hole ready for connection of cable lugs on terminal plates.
The HV connection bars will be in rigid copper bars protected by heat shrinkable tubing.
HV connections in cables are not allowed, in order to avoid all risk of contact, due to cables flapping.
The HV connections will be in copper.
3.6 LV connections
The LV connections will be made from above onto bars located at the top of the coils on the opposite side to the
HV connections.
Connection of the LV neutral will be directly made to the LV terminals between the LV phase bars.
The LV connection bars will be in copper or in tinned aluminium (according to preference of the manufacturer).
The output from each LV winding will comprise a tin-plated aluminium or copper connection terminal, enabling all
connections to be made without using a contact interface (grease, by -metallic strip).
These will be assembled according to current practices, notably using spring washers under the fixings and nuts.
Devices in the 630 to 2500 kVA range will be easy to connect using factory-built electrical ducting through an
optional interface. Stress withstand in the instance of a bolted short circuit on the connector will be guaranteed
by the manufacturer.
3.7 HV tapping
The tapping which act on the highest voltage adapting the transformer to the real supply voltage value, will be
off-circuit bolted links.
Tapping with connection cables are not allowed.
These bolted links will be attached to the HV coils.
4. Accessories and standard equipment
These transformers will be equipped with :
4 flat bi-directional rollers
lifting lugs
haulage holes on the underbase
2 earthling terminals
1 rating plate
1 "Danger Electricity" warning label (T 10 warning)
1 routine tests certificate
1 instruction manual for installation, commissioning and maintenance in English.

5. Thermal protection
These transformers will be equipped with a thermal protection device which will comprise :
2 sets of 3 PTC sensors, one sensor for "Alarm 1", one for "Alarm 2" per phase, installed in the coils of the
transformer. They will be placed in a tube to enable them to be replaced if ever necessary.
An electronic converter with two independent monitoring circuits equipped with a changeover switch, one for
"Alarm 1" the other for "Alarm 2". The position of the relays will be indicated by different coloured indicator lights.
A third indicator light will indicate the presence of voltage.
These three indicator lights will be on the front of the converter. The electronic converter will be installed away
from the transformer.
A plug-in terminal block for connection of the PTC sensors to the electronic converter.
The PTC sensors will be supplied assembled and wired to the terminal block fixed on the upper part of the
transformer. The converter will be supplied loose with the transformer, packaged complete with its wiring
diagram.
6. Metal enclosure
On request, these transformers will be equipped with a metal enclosure for indoor installation comprising an
integral IP 31 (except the base which may be IP 21) metal enclosure, that can be dismantle on request, with :
an anti-corrosion protection in the manufacturer's standard colour
lifting lugs enabling the transformer and enclosure assembly to be handled.
a bolted access panel on the enclosure front to allow access to the HV connections and to the tapping. This
will be fitted with handles, it will have one "Danger Electricity" warning label (T 10 warning), a rating plate
and a visible braid for earthling.
blanked off holes for fitting Ronis ELP 1 or alternatively Profalux P1 type key locks on the bolted access
panel to enable it to be locked.
2 undrilled gland plates on the roof : one on the HV side, one on the LV side (drilling and cable gland not
supplied).
1 plate at the right HV side on the bottom of the enclosure for the HV cables for connections from the bottom
as an option, a HV cables clamping system shall be provided when the cables are coming from the bottom
7. Electrical protection
7.1 Protection relay
The installation must have a protection relay to protect the transformer from:
overload,
short circuits (internal or external),
earth faults,
overflow.
7.2 MV surge arresters
It is advisable to check that the installation will not be subjected to overvoltage of any kind (atmospheric or
switching overvoltage).
If there is a risk, the transformer should be protected by phase-earth surge arresters installed directly on the MV
connection terminals (top or bottom).
Phase-earth surge arresters are absolutely essential in the following cases:
If the lightning impact level Nk is greater than 25. The risk of direct or induced atmospheric overvoltage is
directly proportional to Nk.
During the occasional switching (less than 10 operations a year) of a transformer with a weak load, or during
a magnetisation period.

They are highly recommended in the following case:
If the substation is supplied by a network including overhead parts, then a cable which is longer than 20 m
(for example, an overhead-underground network).
7.3 RC filters (repetitive switching operations)
If the installation is likely to be subjected to repetitive switching operations (e.g. connected with a process), it
should be protected from the resulting surges, which are particularly harmful to the transformer. .
The ideal solution for protecting the installation completely from these surges (with high frequency oscillations),
consists in fitting an RC damping filter between the phases and the earth.
This RC filter should be placed as close as possible to the transformers primary terminals.
This gets rid of the high frequency phenomenon, and limits voltages at the transformer terminals.
The filter should consist of 3 50 Ohm resistors (of the RWST type), and 3 0.25 F capacitors, ins ulation level 24
kV.
It may be placed either in a separate metal enclosure or, preferably, inside the metal enclosure of the
transformer.
8. Electrical tests
8.1 Routine tests
These tests will be carried out on all the transformers after the manufacturing, enabling an official test certificate
to be produced for each one :
measurement of windings resistance
measurement of the transformation ratio and vector group
measurement of impedance voltage and load loss
measurement of no load loss and no load current
applied voltage dielectric test
induced voltage dielectric test
measurement of partial discharges.
For measurement of the partial discharges, the acceptance criterion will be :
partial discharges less than or equal to 10 pC at 1.30 Un.
(All these tests are defined in the Harmonisation Document HD 464 S1: 1988, the IEC 60076-11 and IEC
60076-1 to 60076-3 standards).
8.2 Type tests or special tests
These tests can be requested as option, but are subject to prior agreement of the supplier :
temperature rise test carried out in accordance with the simulated loading method as defined by the IEC
60076-11 standard
lightning impulse test in accordance with IEC 60076-3
short circuit test in accordance with IEC 60076-5
noise level measurements in accordance with IEC 60076-10.
(all the tests are defined by the HD 464 S1 Harmonisation Document : 1988, the IEC 60076-11 and IEC 600761 to 60076-5 standards).
9. Climatic and Environmental classifications
These transformers will be of climatic class C2 and of environmental class E2 as defined in appendix B of HD
464 S1: 1988 / A2 : 1991. C2 and E2 classes will be indicated on the rating plate.
The manufacturer must produce a test report from an official laboratory for a transformer of the same design as
those produced.

The tests must have been performed in accordance with appendix ZA and ZB of CENELEC HD 464 S1 : 1988 /
A3 : 1992.
10. Fire behaviour classification
These transformers will be of class F1 as defined in article B3 of CENELEC HD 464 S1 :
1988 / A2 : 1991. F1 class will be indicated on the rating plate.
The manufacturer must produce a test report from an official laboratory on a transformer of the same design as
those produced and on the same transformer which have initially passed the here above Climatic and
Environmental tests. This test must have been performed in accordance with appendix ZC of CENELEC HD 464
S1 :1988 / A3 : 1992.

10.1 Technical Data
For each requested transformer, the supplier will give the following data :
Rated power..
kVA
Cooling..
Quantity.
Rated frequency.
Hz
Rated primary voltage
kV
Rated primary insulation level
kV
Applied voltage to industrial frequency
kV
Basic Insulation Level (BIL) or impulse
kV
Off-circuit tapping.
.
%
Secondary voltage at no load
between phases
V
phase to neutral
V
Rated secondary insulation level...
kV
Applied secondary voltage to industrial frequency.
kV
Vector group.
No load losses..
W
Load losses at 75 C
W
Load losses at 120 C..
W
Rated impedance voltage at 120 C
%
Acoustic power Lw(A)....
dB(A)
Acoustic pressure at 1 metre Lp(A)...
dB(A)
Maximum ambient temperature.
Daily average ambient temperature..
Yearly average ambient temperature....
Maximum altitude....
C
C
C
m
HV winding temperature class

F
LV winding temperature class.
F
Temperature of insulation system 155C
Climatic classification (HD 464 S1).
Environmental classification (HD 464 S1)..
Fire behaviour classificat ion (HD 464 S1)
C2
E2
F1
Enclosure..
Protection degree.
YES
IP 31
Length.
Width..
Height.
Total weight
mm
mm
mm
kg
Measurement circuit supply voltage for the thermal protection electronic

converter
DC AC*
* delete as necessary
NO*
Detailed Technical specification for LV switchboard

Prisma Plus P

a Low Voltage Switchboard
Prisma Plus System P

1. The Low Voltage Switchboard general rules
This document describes the general rules to guarantee the maximum level of quality and performances for a
Low Volt age Switchboard.
In the aim to reach this requirement, the entire equipment must be in appliance according to the specifications
defines in the IEC Standard : 60439-1
The IEC 60439-1 applies to low voltage switchgear and controlgear assemblies for a voltage which does not
exceed 1000V in alternative current at frequencies not exceeding 1000 Hz, or for 1500 V in d.c.
This Standard is also applicable for all Assemblies intended for use in connection with the generation,
transmission, distribution and conversion of electric energy, and for the control of electric energy consuming
equipment.
To guarantee the installation consistency during the switchboard life cycle, the installation systems and the
devices must be supplied by the same manufacturer.
2. The Manufacturer Requirements

In order to be conform to the IEC 60439-1, the Switchboard has amongst other things to succeed Seven tests in
the most critical configurations.
Hereafter the detail of those 7 type tests :
No. 1 - temperature rise limits
No. 2 - dielectric properties
No. 3 - short-circuit withstand
No. 4 - protective circuit effectiveness
No. 5 - clearances and creepage distances
No. 6 - mechanical operation
No. 7 - degree of protection
Thanks to the full achievement of those 7 type tests, the Switchboard exploiters have the insurance that the
equipment properly assembled (according the manufacturers rules) is capable to support the maximum
performances announced by the assembler.
The Switchboard supplier must provide a copy of the first page of theses seven certificates.
3. The Switchboard Assembler requirements

To complete the conformity to the standard, the switchboard assembler has to achieve three others tests after
the complete assembly.
Hereafter the 3 type tests performed by the assembler :
No. 8 - general inspection
No. 9 - insulation / dielectric test
No. 10 - protection measures.
equipment is conformed to the electrical drawings and to the manufacturer rules.
A copy of these routines tests fully completed by the assembler must be present within or close to the
switchboard on its exploitation site.
4. The Switchboard design requirements
The following rules of design have to be implement in the aim to facilitate the assembly and especially the
maintenance of the installation.
The switchboard must be designed the way to have a clearly visible separation between the 3 following zones:
> one dedicated for the devices installation
> one dedicated for the busbars mounting

> and one dedicated for the outgoers cables connections
The goal of that architecture is to separate the switchboard in different areas in function of each professional
user.
> devices zone => panelbuilder and exploiter
> busbars zone => panelbuilder
> cable connection zone => installer and maintenance
In order to facilitate the access within the switchboard for the maintenance, its covering panels must be
dismountable on all surfaces for any IP degree.
All the devices must be installed onto dedicated mounting plate designed for one or several switchgears of the
same type. The objective of that point is to regroup the protection equipment of the same nature each others and
distinguish inside the switchboard the function of each device or group of devices.
Theses mounting plates will have an independent fixing system affording them to be transformed and moved
anywhere in the switchboard and especially to make it easier the installation evolution.
To insure the maximum protection of people around the electrical installation, front plates must be installed in
front of all control and protection equipment in order to avoid a direct access without a tool to the devices and
consequently to the active parts.
for safety reasons and especially when the door will be opened during the switchboard working, all busbars have
to be covered by barriers onto the whole perimeter of the busbars zone.
To achieve that requirement, the switchboard specification must comply with the partitioning rules at the
minimum level of form 2.
5. The life cycle of the Switchboard
Due to the continual evolutions of the electrical needs for the buildings or for the factories, the distribution
switchboards must be made the way to have the capacity to follow those evolutions.
Thats the reason why, they need to meet the following requirements:
> To make it easier and quicker, the switchboard offer must include dedicated components affording the
adjunction of one or several wall mounting & floor standing enclosures or cubicles on the exploitation site.
> In order to facilitate the current maintenance, e.g. infra red measurement, the devices zone has to be
accessible in one operation.
> The final customers will have the possibility to obtain some spare parts ten years after the commercialisation
ending of the switchboard offer in order to be able to replace some components for maintenance or evolution
needs.
> For maintenance needs, the cubicle extraction and reintegration in the middle of the switchboard must be
made without operation onto the adjacent cubicles.
6. The Switchboard Technical Specifications
In more of the specifications detailed from the chapter 1 to 5, remain with the environment, mechanical and
electrical characteristics to fill in order to complete the full definition of the Switchboard.
Environment
Altitude
< 2000 m
Other
Value =
Ambient temperature
25 C
35 C
Relative humidity
80% (35C)
Other
Value =
Climatic ambience
T2
Other
Value=
45 C
55 C
Mechanical
Protection degree extern
IP30
IP31
IP43
IP55
Protection degree intern
Protection degree against impact
IK07
IK08
IK10
Level of partitioning
Form1
Form2a
Form2b
Form3a
Form3b
Door locking
Without
With
N of Key
Colour of Envelop
RAL 9001
Other
Value=
RAL
Colour of Framework
RAL 9001
Other
Value=
RAL
Colour of Installation systems
RAL 9001
Other
Value=
RAL
Colour of Repartition elements
RAL 7032
Other
Value=
RAL
ype of Voltage
AC
DC
Frequency
50Hz
60Hz
Other
Value=
Nominal Voltage
400V
690V
Other
Value=
Nominal Current (A)
Value=
Nominal Apparent Power (VA)
Value=
Short circuit withstand (kA)
Value=
Earthing Schematics
T.T
Form4a
Form4b
Electrical
I.T
T.N.C
T.N.S
Specifications of devices
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Number
Feeders > 1600 A
1000 A < Feeders < 1600 A
630 A < Feeders < 1000 A
400 A Feeders 630 A
100 A Feeders 250 A
Feeders < 100 A
Percentage of spares space
List below the specifications
of all incoming and outgoers devices
l Number of incoming devices : Value =
Incoming by cables :
Incoming by busways :
T.N. C-S
l Coupling devi ces
Yes
If yes : how many ? :
Value =
l Number of feeders :
Total =
l Control circuit :
Yes
If yes : type of voltage :
No
No
AC
Value of voltage : Value =
DC

Prisma Plus G

a Low Voltage Switchboard
Prisma Plus System G

1. The Low Voltage Switchboard general rules
This document describes the general rules to guarantee the maximum level of quality and performances for a
Low Voltage Switchboard.
In the aim to reach this requirement, the entire equipment must be in appliance according to the specifications
defines in the IEC Standard : 60439-1
The IEC 60439-1 applies to low voltage switchgear and controlgear assemblies for a voltage which does not
exceed 1000V in alternative current at frequencies not exceeding 1000 Hz, or for 1500 V in d.c.
This Standard is also applicable for all Assemblies intended for use in connection with the generation,
transmission, distribution and conversion of electric energy, and for the control of electric energy consuming
equipment.
To guarantee the installation consistency during the switchboard life cycle, the installation systems and the
devices must be supplied by the same manufacturer.
2. The Manufacturer Requirements

In order to be conform to the IEC 60439-1, the Switchboard has amongst other things to succeed Seven tests in
the most critical configurations.
Hereafter the detail of those 7 type tests :
No. 1 - temperature rise limits
No. 2 - dielectric properties
No. 3 - short-circuit withstand
No. 4 - protective circuit effectiveness
No. 5 - clearances and creepage distances
No. 6 - mechanical operation
No. 7 - degree of protection
equipment properly assembled (according the manufacturers rules) is capable to support the maximum
performances announced by the assembler.
The Switchboard supplier must provide a copy of the first page of theses seven certificates.
3. The Switchboard Assembler requirements

To complete the conformity to the standard, the switchboard assembler has to achieve three others tests after
the complete assembly.
Hereafter the 3 type tests performed by the assembler :
No. 8 - general inspection
No. 9 - insulation / dielectric test
No. 10 - protection measures.
equipment is conformed to the electrical drawings and to the manufacturer rules.
A copy of these routines tests fully completed by the assembler must be present within or close to the
switchboard on its exploitation site.
4. The Switchboard design requirements
The following rules of design have to be implement in the aim to facilitate the assembly and especially the
maintenance of the installation.
The switchboard must be designed the way to have a clearly visible separation between the 3 following zones:
> one dedicated for the devices installation
> one dedicated for the busbars mounting

> and one dedicated for the outgoers cables connections
The goal of that architecture is to separate the switchboard in different areas in function of each professional
user.
> devices zone => panelbuilder and exploiter
> busbars zone => panelbuilder
> cable connection zone => installer and maintenance
In order to facilitate the access within the switchboard for the maintenance, its covering panels must be
dismountable on all surfaces for any IP degree.
All the devices must be installed onto dedicated mounting plate designed for one or several switchgears of the
same type. The objective of that point is to regroup the protection equipment of the same nature each others and
distinguish inside the switchboard the function of each device or group of devices.
Theses mounting plates will have an independent fixing system affording them to be transformed and moved
anywhere in the switchboard and especially to make it easier the installation evolution.
To insure the maximum protection of people around the electrical installation, front plates must be installed in
front of all control and protection equipment in order to avoid a direct access without a tool to the devices and
consequently to the active parts.
for safety reasons and especially when the door will be opened during the switchboard working, all busbars have
to be covered by barriers onto the whole perimeter of the busbars zone.
To achieve that requirement, the switchboard specification must comply with the partitioning rules at the
minimum level of form 2.
5. The life cycle of the Switchboard
Due to the continual evolutions of the electrical needs for the buildings or for the factories, the distribution
switchboards must be made the way to have the capacity to follow those evolutions.
Thats the reason why, they need to meet the following requirements:
> To make it easier and quicker, the switchboard offer must include dedicated components affording the
adjunction of one or several wall mounting & floor standing enclosures or cubicles on the exploitation site.
> In order to facilitate the current maintenance, e.g. infra red measurement, the devices zone has to be
accessible in one operation.
> The final customers will have the possibility to obtain some spare parts ten years after the commercialisation
ending of the switchboard offer in order to be able to replace some components for maintenance or evolution
needs.
> For maintenance needs, the cubicle extraction and reintegration in the middle of the switchboard must be
made without operation onto the adjacent cubicles.
6. The Switchboard Technical Specifications
In more of the specifications detailed from the chapter 1 to 5, remain with the environment, mechanical and
electrical characteristics to fill in order to complete the full definition of the Switchboard.
Environment
Altitude
< 2000 m
Other
Value =
Ambient temperature
25 C
35 C
Relative humidity
80% (35C)
Other
Value =
Climatic ambience
T2
Other
Value=
45 C
55 C

Mechanical
Protection degree extern
IP30
IP31
IP43
IP55
Protection degree intern
Protection degree against impact
IK07
IK08
IK10
Door locking
Without
With
N of Key
Colour of Envelop
RAL 9001
Other
Value=
RAL
Colour of Framework
RAL 9001
Other
Value=
RAL
Colour of Installation systems
RAL 9001
Other
Value=
RAL
Colour of Repartition elements
RAL 7032
Other
Value=
RAL
Type of Voltage
AC
DC
Frequency
50Hz
60Hz
Other
Value=
Nominal Voltage
400V
690V
Other
Value=
Nominal Current (A)
Value=
Nominal Apparent Power (VA)
Value=
Short circuit withstand (kA)
Value=
Earthing Schematics
T.T
Electrical
I.T
T.N.C
T.N.S
Specifications of devices
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Number
400 A Feeders 630 A
100 A Feeders 250 A
Feeders < 100 A
Percentage of spares space
List below the specifications
of all incoming and outgoers devices
l Number of incoming devices : Value =
Incoming by cables :
l Coupling devices
Yes
If yes : how many ? :
Value =
l Number of feeders :
Total =
l Control circuit :
Yes
No
No
T.N.C-S

If yes : type of voltage :
AC
Value of voltage : Value =
DC
Detailed Technical specification for Busbar trunking system

KSA

Busbar trunking systems for power
distribution
Canalis KS are designed for power distribution with high density of
tap-off outlets :
- KS : runs with rated current from 100 up to 1000 A and feeding
loads until 400 A max

1. Definitions
A busbar trunking system comprises a set of conductors protected by a casing. Used for the transmission and
distribution of electrical power, busbar trunking systems have all the necessary features for fitting: connectors,
straights, elbows, hangers, etc. The tap-off outlets placed at regular intervals make power available at every
point in the installation.
End cover
Tap-off outlet
Fixing bracket
Straight length
End feed unit
Tap-off unit to plug in

outlets and feed power to
loads (machines)
Elbow
2. Standards
Busbar trunking systems must meet all rules stated in IEC 439-2. This defines the manufacturing arrangements
to be complied with in the design of busbar trunking systems (e.g.: temperature rise characteristics, short-circuit
withstand, mechanical strength, etc.) as well as test methods to check them. Standard IEC 439-2 defines 13
compulsory type-tests on configurations or system components. By assembling the system components on the
site according to the assembly instructions, the contractor benefits from conformity with the standard.
3. Introduction to KS range
3.2 Canalis KS
Canalis KS is designed for medium-power distribution with high tap-off densities in industrial and commercial
buildings (factories, exhibition
halls, supermarkets, etc.).
Canalis KS suits as well in multi-storeys buildings (office buildings, hotels, hospitals, car parks and ships).. Its
used as risers to distribute power to each floor.
The range is available in eight ratings: 100, 160, 250, 400, 500, 630, 800 et 1000 A.

4. KS conception Rising mains for power distribution in multi-storey buildings
4.1 General
Canalis KS Complies with standards IEC 60439-2 and EN 60439-2.
4.2 Characteristics
Degree of protection: IP55
Number of live conductors: 4.
Rated insulation voltage: 690 V.
Rated current (Inc): 100 A, 160 A, 250 A, 400 A, 500 A, 630 A, 800 A and 1000 A.
The cross-sectional area of the protective conductor is at least 50% that of the phases.
4.3
Fire resistance
Fire barriers as per standard ISO 834 (DIN 4102-part 9) for passages through partitions.
Resistant to flame propagation in compliance with standard IEC 60332 - part 3.
Materials resistant to abnormal heat (glow-wire test as per IEC 60695-2-1).
All plastic components are halogen free.
4.4 Straight lengths design
The enclosure, made of sheet steel, galvanised and pre-lacquered RAL 9001 white.
The four aluminium conductors are mounted on fibreglass reinforced polyester insulators. All electrical
contacts are made of silver -plated copper.
The straight lengths have a tap-off unit every 0.5 metre on one side. There are four tap-off units per floor for
floor heights between 3.5 and 4.8 metres, or three tap -off outlets per floor for floor heights less than 3.5
metres. The tap-off outlets are equipped with automatic shutters that avoid accidental contact with live parts.
The protective conductor is electrically connected to the enclosure at each jointing unit.
Electrical contact between two components is ensured by flexible contacts designed to adapt to the
difference in expansion between the conductors and the enclosure. It is possible to check visually that the
electrical contact is effective.
- The mechanical junction between two components is ensured by four captive screws. The jointing unit (3)
is maintenance free.
Special components are available to change direction or avoid obstacles.
4.5 Fire barrier design

- A fire barrier can be installed when the riser passes through a floor to avoid any risk of fire propagation from
one floor to another via Canalis KS trunking.
Two -hour fire resistance (A120) is provided in compliance with standard ISO834 (DIN 41-2-part 9).
4.6 Hanging design
The riser can be maintained by a special bottom support or a spring-based fixing device on each floor of the
building (depending on the height of the building).
4.7 Plug-in unit design
The tap-off units have the following characteristics:
connection and disconnection are possible only with the cover open,
the contact of the protective conductor ensures automatic opening of the shutters and polarises the tap-off
unit,
there is no access to live parts when the cover of the tap-off unit is open
(wire 1 mm in diameter, IPxxD),
when the tap-off unit is plugged in, the earthing contact connects first, followed by the phases,
tap-off unit positioning on the trunking does not require a tool,
it is not possible to close the cover before the tap -off unit is mechanically locked on the trunking,
tap-off units can be equipped with modular devices or moulded case circuit breakers.
Technical specifications
Canalis KDP
Cable with prefabricated tap-offs for lighting distribution
Complies with standards IEC 439-2 and EN 60439-2.

Complies with standard IEC 60502-1 for the cable (double insulation, 1000 V).
Degree of protection: IP55.
Number of live conductors: 2 or 4.
Rated current (Inc): 20 A
Fire resistance
Materials resistant to abnormal heat (glow-wire test as per IEC 60695-2-1).
Class C2 for the halogen free version.
Straight lengths constitute the basic structure of the line and are made up of:
a ribbon cable (1) with three or five 2.5 mm2conductors made of tinned copper. Conductor insulation and
sheathing are made of cross-linked polyethylene (XLPE),
tap-off outlets (2), factory fitted at regular intervals. Compliant with standard
IEC 439-2, they can supply luminaires under energised conditions using KBA and KBB tap-off units.
The other line components consist of:
the fixing system (3) used to attach the line to the sides of cable trays, metal structures or directly to
concrete slabs,
10 A tap-off units (4), pre-wired or not, with phase selection, or 16 A tap-off units with terminals or fuses,
used to supply luminaires and to install them under energised conditions,
a range of prefabricated tap-off units for local control of luminaires (5) for single and double-circuit switching,
two-way switching and impulse switches.

KNA

Busbar trunking systems for power
distribution
Canalis KN are designed for power distribution with high density of
tap-off outlets :
- KN : runs with rated current from 40 A up to 160 A and feeding
loads until 63 A max

1. Definitions
A busbar trunking system comprises a set of conductors protected by a casing. Used for the transmission and
distribution of electrical power, busbar trunking systems have all the necessary features for fitting: connectors,
straights, elbows, hangers, etc. The tap-off outlets placed at regular intervals make power available at every
point in the installation.
End cover
Tap-off outlet
Fixing bracket
Straight length
End feed unit
Tap-off unit to plug in

outlets and feed power to
loads (machines)
Elbow
2. Standards
Busbar trunking systems must meet all rules stated in IEC 439-2. This defines the manufacturing arrangements
to be complied with in the design of busbar trunking systems (e.g.: temperature rise characteristics, short-circuit
withstand, mechanical strength, etc.) as well as test methods to check them. Standard IEC 439-2 defines 13
compulsory type-tests on configurations or system components. By assembling the system components on the
site according to the assembly instructions, the contractor benefits from conformity with the standard.
3. Introduction to KN ranges
Canalis KN is designed for low-power distribution.
There are two versions:
Canalis KNA: busbar trunking with four live conductors (3L + N + PE), for distribution up to 160 A,
Canalis KNT: identical to KNA, but equipped with a transmission bus with three 2.5 mm conductors (except
160 A). This bus can be used to set up simple control/monitoring systems (lighting or otherloads).
4. KN Conception
4.1 General
Canalis KN Complies with standards IEC 60439 -2 and EN 60439-2

4.2 Characteristics:
Degree of protection: IP55.
Number of live conductors: 4.
Rated current (Inc): 40 A, 63 A, 100 A and 160 A
4.3 Fire resistance
Resistant to flame propagation in compliance with standard IEC 60332 - part 3.
Materials resistant to abnormal heat (glow-wire test as per IEC 60695 -2-1).
4.4 Straight lengths design
Straight length constitute the basic structure of the line and are made up of:
An enclosure, made of sheet steel, galvanised and painted RAL 9001, serving as the protective conductor
(PE),
Four aluminium conductors supported along their entire length by an insulator.
All electrical contacts are made of silver-plated copper,
Three additional copper conductors (remote-control circuit) on request,
Tap-off outlets every 0.5 or 1 metre, on one side of the trunking. The tap-off outlets are equipped with
automatic shutters that avoid accidental contact with live parts,
A mechanical junction unit with flexible contacts for the mechanical junction between two components.
These contacts are designed to adapt to the difference in expansion between the conductors and the
enclosure,
An electrical junction unit for the electrical junction between two components with four captive screws that
also ensure the continuity of the protective conductor. The jointing unit is maintenance free
4.5 Fixing bracket design
The fixing brackets are designed for suspension or fixing to a wall every 3 metres (unless otherwise specified),
4.6 Tap-off units design
The tap-off units should have the following characteristics
The contact of the protective conductor ensures automatic opening of the shutters and polarises the tap -off
unit,
When the tap-off unit is plugged in, the earthing contact connects first, followed by the phases,
There is no access to live parts when the cover of the tap-off unit is open (wire 1 mm in diameter, IPxxD),
Tap-off units can be equipped with fuses or modular devices,
Trunking and tap -off units can be equipped with colour -coded interlocking devices to restrict connection to
certain tap -off units,
Glossary
Service reliability
Definition: the ability of a power system to meet its supply function under stated conditions for a specified period
of time.
Different categories:
Minimum: this level of service reliability implies risk of interruptions related to constraints that are
geographical (separate network, area distant from power production centers), technical (overhead line,
poorly meshed system), or economic (insufficient maintenance, under-dimensioned generation).
Standard
Enhanced: this level of service reliability can be obtained by special measures taken to reduce the
probability of interruption (underground network, strong meshing, etc.)
Installation flexibility
Definition: possibility of easily moving electricity delivery points within the installation, or to easily increase the
power supplied at certain points. Flexibility is a criterion which also appears due to the uncertainty of the building
during the pre-project summary stage (APS).
No flexibility: the position of loads is fixed throughout the lifecycle, due to the high constraints related to the
building construction or the high weight of the supplied process. E.g.: smelting works.
Flexibility of design: the number of delivery points, the power of loads or their location are not precisely
known.
Implementation flexibility: the loads can be installed after the installation is commissioned.
Operating flexibility: the position of loads will fluctuate, according to process reorganization.
Examples:
industrial building: extension, splitting and changing usage
office building: splitting
Load distribution
Definition: a characteristic related to the uniformity of load distribution (in kVA / m) over an area, or throughout
the building.
uniform distribution: the loads are generally of an average or low unit power and spread throughout the
surface area or over a large area of the building (uniform density). E.g.: lighting, individual workstations
intermediate distribution: the loads are generally of medium power, placed in groups over the whole building
surface area. E.g.: machines for assembly, conveying, workstations, modular logistics sites
localized loads: the loads are generally high power and localized in several areas of the building (nonuniform density). E.g.: HVAC
Power interruption sensitivity

Definition: the aptitude of a circuit to accept a power interruption
Sheddable circuit: possible to shut down at any time for an indefinite duration
Long interruption acceptable: interruption time > 3 minutes *
Short interruption acceptable: interruption time < 3 minutes *
No interruption acceptable.
Definition: the ability of a circuit to work correctly in presence of an electrical power disturbance.
A disturbance can lead to varying degrees of malfunctioning. E.g.: stopping working,
incorrect working, accelerated ageing, increase of losses, etc
Types of disturbances with an impact on circuit operations:
brown -outs,
overvoltages
voltage distortion,
voltage fluctuation,
voltage imbalance.
low sensitivity: disturbances in supply voltages have very little effect on operations. E.g.: heating device.
medium sensitivity: voltage disturbances cause a notable deterioration in operations. E.g.: motors, lighting.
high sensitivity: voltage disturbances can cause operation stoppages or even the deterioration of the
supplied equipment. E.g.: IT equipment.
The sensitivity of circuits to disturbances determines the design of shared or dedicated power circuits. Indeed it
is better to separate sensitive loads from disturbing loads. E.g.: separating lighting circuits from motor supply
circuits.
This choice also depends on operating features. E.g.: separate power supply of lighting circuits to enable
measurement of power consumption.
Environment, atmosphere
Definition: a notion taking account of all of the environmental constraints (average ambient temperature, altitude,
humidity, corrosion, dust, impact, etc.) and bringing together protection indexes IP and IK.
Standard: no particular environmental constraints
Enhanced: severe environment, several environmental parameters generate important constraints for the
installed equipment
Specific: atypical environment, requiring special enhancements
Maintainability
Definition: level of features input during design to limit the impact of maintenance actions on the operation of the
whole or part of the installation.
Minimum: the installation must be stopped to carry out maintenance operations.
Standard: maintenance operations can be carried out during installation operations, but with deteriorated
performance. These operations must be preferably scheduled during periods of low activity. Example:
several transformers with partial redundancy and load shedding.
Enhanced: special measures are taken to allow maintainance operations without disturbing the installation
operations. Example: double-ended configuration.

Example Office Tower

Hochgeladen von

Dokumentinformationen

Copyright

Verfügbare Formate

Dieses Dokument teilen

Dokument teilen oder einbetten

Freigabeoptionen

Stufen Sie dieses Dokument als nützlich ein?

Sind diese Inhalte unangemessen?

Copyright:

Verfügbare Formate

Example Office Tower

Hochgeladen von

Copyright:

Verfügbare Formate

Date: 24/04/2007

Pre design specification

Pre Design Specification

Pre Design Specification

more than 5 floors

Provide good flexibility and energy efficiency lev el

Make fit-out quickest, cheapest and simplest for tenants

Bring best solution for divisibility issue

Rising Busbar trunking System, to supply each floor

UPS to insure continuity of service for the IT system

See also Glossary for explanation of circuit characteristics.

Pre Design Specification

Definition of supplied circuit

Circuit: Office lighting

Circuit: Office workstation

Circuit: Floor common lighting

Circuit: Floor common power

Circuit: Rising lighting

Circuit: HVAC production

Pre Design Specification

Power interruption sensitivity: Long Interruption Acceptable

Circuit: HVAC floor distribution

Pre Design Specification

General installation design

1 Substation - N Transformers - Normally Open Connection N rising BTS

Pre Design Specification

transformers will never be connected with each other,

in case of transformer over sizing (compared to installed power),

or in case of special transformer utilization (low ucc),

manage accessibility constraints for equipment implementation.

in the ground floor,

MV metering is required for the substation because of more than 1 transformer,

Pre Design Specification

Circuit: Office workstation

Circuit: Floor common lighting

Circuit: Floor common power

Circuit: Rising lighting

Circuit: HVAC production

Pre Design Specification

Circuit: HVAC floor distribution

Pre Design Specification

Technical specification for material and installation conditions

SF1, SFset or Evolis circuit beaker

Rollarc 400 or 400D contactor

Single line services

Pre Design Specification

Rated voltage (kV)

Pre Design Specification

MV/LV transformer technical specification

Pre Design Specification

Main switchboards and main LV distribution equipment

Pre Design Specification

Application: rising main power distribution

from 100 A to 1000 A

Run components characteristics

Rated current at an ambiaent

Rated insulation voltage

Rated impulse voltage

Tap-off unit characteristics

Rated insulation voltage

400, 500 or 690 depending on protective device

Rated impulse voltage

Pre Design Specification

Circuit: Rising lighting