MCset 1-2-3

MV distribution
factory built assemblies
at your service
Anglais

instructions for
use
DI 2

mastering electrical power

GROUPE SCHNEIDER
 contents

general information 3
glossary 3
symbols 3
recommendations 4
list of accessories that can be delivered with the switchboard 4

general description 5
fuse-switch combination DI2 cubicle 5
read front panel inscriptions 5

instructions for access to inside of a cubicle 7

installation and operation recommendation 9

steps to be taken for tests 11

voltage presence on MV cables 11
MV cable tests 11

operating instructions 15
conducting a Closure - Opening cycle 15
closing the earthing switch 16
open the earthing switch 17
locking and preventing access using a padlock 17
visualising fuse status 18
locking using locks 18

preventative maintenance 19
instructions 19

corrective maintenance 21
forward 21
protection of transformers 21
replacing a voltage indicator box 23
anomalies table / corrective action 23
replacement elements 24
options 24

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 general information

glossary FU Functional Unit (cubicle + mobile part+ Sepam)

AD Incoming/outgoing drawout circuit-breaker cubicle

CL withdrawable line coupling cubicle
TT measurement cubicle and busbar earthing
DI fuse-switch outgoing cubicle
RHB connection cubicle from the top from busbars
VT voltage transformer
CT current transformer or current sensor
LV low voltage

MV voltage class, part of which are

levels 7,2 ć 12 and 17,5 kV are part of

ES earthing switch

BB busbars

symbols
cubicle operation
common incoming earthing switch
and open switch mechanical
indicator light

closed switch
mechanical indicator light

closed incoming-
earthing switch
mechanical indicator light

Open outgoing
earthing switch
mechanical indicator light

Closed outgoing
earthing switch
mechanical indicator light

Switch operating mechanism

Incoming and outgoing earthing

switch operating mechanism

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 Fuses in working order
(white indicator light)

One or several fuses out

of operation. (red indicator light)

recommendations
ceiling height for anti-arc If H > 4 m: tunnel installation not H ≥ 2.80 m is needed to be able to
tunnel or IPX1 installation necessary for anti-arc withstand. install an anti-arc tunnel.

installation above All types of equipment installation ...switchboard roofing sheets to

the switchboard such as light or lamp is not recomĆ access this equipment.
mended so as not to need to use...

marking

It is formally forbidden to walk on It is formally forbidden to remove

the parts bearing this marking. the parts bearing this marking
while the equipment is energised.

list of accessories that can be delivered with the switchboard

functional unit DI2 H 1 operating handle H 1 phase balance

testing device (option)

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 general description

fuse-switch combination DI2 cubicle

front view
A : LV compartment door A
B : voltage indicators
C : earthing switch and switch
operation plate
D : visualisation windows
of outgoing earthing
switch status
F
E : front protective cover plates
F : access panel to operating
mechanism compartment C
G : internal access panel to B
fuse compartment
H : visualisation windows
on internal panel of outgoing
earthing switch status

E G
D
H

read front panel inscriptions

C : earthing switch
operation
D : switch operation C

1 : mechanical indicator light

of open or closed" E F
earthing switch or switch
status and locking 1
of front panel 2
2 : closure I" push-button 4
3 : opening O" push-button D 3 5
4 : mechanical indicator light of 5
charged (E)
or uncharged (F)" operating
mechanism charging status
5 : fuse status identification
In working order
(white indicator light)
One or several fuses out of
operation. (red indicator light)

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 instructions for access
to inside of a cubicle

3 3 5

1 4

markings access
1 to the rear actuators through the maintenance space or duct.
2 rear ( dismantling is optional and has not been secured.)
3 to busbars.
4 to cables, earthing switch, fuses.
5 to low voltage compartment.

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remove front protective
cover plates

Use the operating handle

delivered with the cubicle.

Close the earthing switch.

See chapter on closing the
earthing switch.
It is recommended to lock
it in this position.
See chapter on locking and B
preventing access using
a padlock.

Remove panels
A and B (18 screws).

C Raise and unlatch panel C.

Remove the panel.

closure To place back into operation, carry

out operations in the reverse order
of removal.
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 installation and operation
recommendation

the switchgear's resistance H The necessity of correct H Ventilation control:

to ageing
in an MV substation
depends on 3 main factors:
implementation of connections:
new cold retractable or slip-on
technology offers ease of
installation
that favours resistance over time.
Their design allows them to used
in polluted environments with
harsh climatic conditions.
Grid size must be suited to the
power dissipated in the substation.
These grids must be placed
exclusively in the vicinity of the
transformer, in order to avoid air
circulation on the LV switchboard.

H The effect of the relative

humidity factor:
Heating resistor installation
is essential in climates with a high
rate of relative humidity and with
significant temperature
differentials.

operation It is strongly advised Our service centre is at your

to periodically carry out, disposal at any time:
(minimum every 2 years H To undergo an installation
approximately), a few operation diagnostic.
cycles on operating devices.
H To offer you, if need be, suitable
maintenance operations.
Outside normal conditions of use,
H To offer you
(between -5°C and 40°C ,
absence of dust, corrosive gas, maintenance contracts.
etc.), H To offer you adaptations.
it is recommended to examine,
with our Schneider Electric
services centre, the steps to be
taken, in order to ensure correct
functioning of the installation.

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voltage presence on MV cables
UF fitted out with VPIS
voltage indicators
operating instructions
The VPIS must not be used as a
VDS (Voltage Detecting Systems)
MV cable tests
test condition
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steps to be taken for tests
A A : voltage presence indicator
For testing:
H Close the earthing switch
H Open the front panel
(Refer to chapter on instructions
for access to the interior of a FU)
VPIS: Voltage Presence Indicating
System, enclosure with 3 built-in
lights.
characteristics
Indication of "voltage presence"
is ensured for the voltage range
indicated by IEC 61958.
Indication by a VPIS alone does
not in itself suffice to ensure that
the system is de-energised:
if operating rules requires this,
then voltage indicators that comply
with the IEC 61243 standard must
be used for this.
light (1 for each phase)
B : connection point for phase
balance test device connection.
Upon cable energisation,
voltage presence indicator lights
should light up.
H Set up the cable testing device
(cables connected to
the injection tool)
H Open the earthing switch
H Then conduct measurement
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voltage injection into Make sure there is no voltage.
the MV cable heads Voltage presence indicator lights
are OFF.
On outgoing cables
(without VT)

Close the earthing switch.

Refer to chapter on how to close
the ES.
Remove the front protective cover
plates (Refer to chapter on
instructions for access to the
interior of a FU).

ÇÇÇ
C

ÇÇÇÇÇ
A
ÇÇÇÇÇ
ÇÇÇÇÇ B

ÇÇ
ÇÇ
ÇÇ
ÇÇ
Connect the voltage injection
circuit to the cable lugs.
ÇÇ
Fix clamp B to the earth rod and
connect the earthing device to the
A : cable testing device 3 cable lug shafts C.

ÇÇÇÇÇÇ
ÇÇÇÇÇÇ
ÇÇÇÇÇÇ
B

ÇÇ
ÇÇ
Correct assembly. Forbidden assembly.
Fastening seen from below
clamp B.

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 Open the earthing switch.
Refer to chapter opening
the ES, then conduct tests.
At the end of testing:
H close the earthing switch
H remove accessories.

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 operating instructions

conducting a Closure - Opening cycle

starting status Open earthing switch.

Operating mechanism indicator
light in the de-charged
position .

operation Charge the operating mechanism.

Insert the operating handle into
opening A and push upwards.
The operating mechanism
indicator light changes to the
charged position .

Press the push-button to close

the device.
The mechanical switch indicator
light changes to the closed
position .
The operating mechanism
light remains in the charged
position .

Press the push-button to open

the device.
The mechanical switch indicator
light changes to the open
position .
The operating mechanism light
indicates that it is
de-charged .

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decharging Carry out switch closing:
the operating mechanism
De-energised cubicle

then opening

The operating mechanism light

indicates that it
is de-charged ..

Energised cubicle Press the opening

button

The operating mechanism light

indicates that it
is de-charged .
CAREFUL: this operation is
damaging to the operating
mechanism.
To be limited to the strict
minimum.

closing the earthing switch

starting statuses Check that the voltage indicator

lights are not lit.
(see voltage presence)
Any potential locks must enable
the operation to be carried out.
The operating mechanism light
indicates that it
is de-charged .

operation A
Insert the operation handle into
opening A and push upwards.
The earthing switch indicator
indicates that it is closed .

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open the earthing switch

starting statuses Check that the voltage indicator

lights are not lit.
(see voltage presence)
Any potential locks must enable
the operation to be carried out.
The operating mechanism light
indicates that it
is de-charged .

operation A Insert the operation handle into

opening A and pull downwards.
The earthing switch indicator l
indicates that it is open .

locking and preventing access using a padlock

number of padlocks H 3 padlocks on the open or H 3 padlocks on the open or

possible per FU type closed switch operating closed earthing switch operating
mechanism protective flap mechanism protective flap
NB : use ∅ 6 to 8 mm padlocks H 1 padlock on motorisation H 1 padlock on the front panel
(option)

padlocking the switch in A

the open or closed position

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padlocking the earthing A
switch in the open
or closed position

padlocking motorisation A
(option) out of operation
before opening the switch
Possible padlocking
in or out of operation.

padlocking A
the front panel
closed padlocking

visualising See chapter

general description"
fuse status

locking See the installation and operating

manual and locking
using locks using locks 7896785.

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 preventative maintenance

instructions If necessary: see the Schneider

Electric services centres.
Never grease the operating
mechanism.
In normal conditions of use
( temperature ranging from -5°C
and 40°C ) there is no particular
maintenance.
In harsher conditions
(harsh weather conditions, dust,
temperature lower than -5°C or
higher than 40°C, etc), consult the
nearest Schneider Electric
services centre.

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forward Corrective maintenance operations

allow for the defective
After each operation, carry out
electric tests according to the
subassemblies to be replaced. standards in force.
The operations cited in the Careful: during replacement,
summary table hereafter can be all the following accessories must
carried out by the customer absolutely be replaced by new
or by Schneider Electric After equipment.
Sales agents. - Nylstop (self-locking nut)
- Contact washer
For any other intervention, - stop rings
call the nearest Schneider - Mechanical Pin
Electric agents.

protection Fuse rating to be installed in the

DI2 protection cubicles depends,
H Different types of fuses with an
average power striker can be
of transformers among other criteria, on the followĆ installed:
ing elements: -according to the IEC 282.1
H Operating voltage recommendation and DIN 43.625
type Fusarc CFsizes.
H Transformer power
H Fuse technology (manufacturer)

fuse sizes Fusarc CF (DIN) rated rating L ∅ Weight

Ø voltage (A) (mm) (mm)
(Kg)
Example: generally, for the Ø45 (kV)
protection of a 400kVA ć 10kV 7,2 125 292 88 3,3
transformer, the 50A rating Fusarc
CF fuses will be chosen. 12 6,3 à 20 292 50,5 1,2
33 L .
33 27
25 à 40 292 57 1,5
For the installation of fuses
50 à 100 292 78,5 2,8
from other manufacturers,
consult us. 6,3 à 63 292 55 1,4
80 à 100 292 88 3,3
24 6,3 à 20 442 50,5 1,6
25 à 40 442 57 2,2
50 à 63 442 78,5 4,1
80 442 86 5,3

choice table (rating in (A). use without overload In the case of an overload or if
at -5°C < θ < 40°C) above 40°C, consult us.

operating Transformer power (KVA) Rated

voltage voltage
(kV) 25 50 100 125 160 200 250 315 400 500 630 800 1000 1250 1600 2000 2500 (kV)
Fusarc CF In general, UTE NFC 13.200 standard
3,3 16 25 40 50 50 80 80 100 125 125 160 200 7,2
,
5,5 10 16 31,5 31,5 40 50 50 63 80 100 125 125 160 160
6,6 10 16 25 31,5 40 50 50 63 80 80 100 125 125 160
10 6,3 10 16 20 25 31,5 40 50 50 63 80 80 100 100 125 200 12
13,8 6,3 10 16 16 20 25 31,5 31,5 40 50 50 63 80 80 100* 125 17,5
,
15 6,3 10 10 16 16 20 25 31,5 40 50 50 63 80 80 100 125 125
20 6,3 6,3 10 10 16 16 25 25 31,5 40 40 50 50 63 80 100 125 24
22 6,3 6,3 10 10 10 26 20 25 25 31,5 40 40 50 50 80 80 100

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replacement of fuses: H the cubicle must be
de-energised.
H open switch.
H closed earthing switch.
Dislodge the fuse by pulling
on the top of it.
correct implementation
of fuses
Percuteur
Striker pin
Schlagstift
Percussore
The end of a fuse, that is equipped
with the striker, is located.
placing fuses
Note: the cubicles are delivered
with fuses which are not placed.
Raise the cover of the upper field
distributor using the upper part of
the fuse.
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Open the front panel to access fuses.
Important note:
According to the IEC 282.1 § 23.2
standard, it is recommended you
replace all 3 MV fuses after one
of them has blown.
Then completely remove
the fuse by the top.
The characteristics and the way
the fuses are placed, are printed
on the fuse body.
Position the label so that it appears
on the front panel. (striker on top)
Insert the lower part of the fuse so
that it buts up against the lower
tulip contact.
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 Then fit the upper part of the fuse It is inadvisable to handle the fuse
in the upper contact and check in the middle.
that the cover of the field
distributor is closed correctly.
Position the fuse in such a way
that the label appears on
the front panel.

replacing a voltage B
indicator box
VPIS type on cubicle
after 0040001U
removing A
This operation can be carried out
while the switch is energised.
Remove the 2 fastening screws (A) Remove the voltage indicator
from the voltage indicator box. box and disconnect the connector
at the back of it).

placing Check on the characteristics label (B) Place the new voltage indicator
that the new box corresponds to the box in reverse order to removal.
rated voltage of your network. Tightening torque: 0.1 mdaN.
H 1,7 kV to 3 kV
H 3 kV to 7,2 kV
H 10 kV to 24 kV

anomalies table / corrective action

functional unit DI2
H the voltage indicator does not light up H the incoming cables are de-energised
H check light boxes
H check fuses
H check condition of fuses
H the front panel does not open or cannot be placed H check that the earthing switch is closed
H earthing switch operation not possible H check that the switch is open
H switch operation not possible H check that the earthing switch is open

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motorisation ( option )
H no electric operation
S13 = switch lever input
S14 = earthing switch lever input
H (*)manual operation not possible after an electric closing
cycle for a voltage level
lower than -15%
H (*)the lever cannot be placed after an electric closing
cycle for a voltage level
higher than +15%
(*) operation is guaranteed at ±15% of the nominal voltage.
replacement elements
options
(consult us)
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H check LV fuses ( CIP2 )
H check electric S13-14 locking
(lever insertion)
H check that the earthing switch operating
shaft is butted in the opening position
H check that the S14 contact does not preĆ
vent power supply. Possibly review its setting
H check the CIP1 plate configuration
(see diagram)
H with the operating lever, transmit a torque
in the direction of the closure until it buts
against the manual opening operation is then
possible
H if possible, operate electrically with, if
necessary, a back-up supply
H to be able to insert the operating lever,
using a large screwdriver, turn the base of
the switch shaft in the direction of closure.
(take precautions to turn off
the electric operating mechanism. If necesĆ
sary, keep the locking vane which acts on
the S13 contact) in the up position
H UTE or DIN fuses. For other interventions, consult us:
see Schneider Electric services
H voltage indicator.
centres.
For FU DI2 H Mitop shunt release and
undervoltage releases.
H motorisation with shunt release.
H auxiliary contacts. H extended monitoring
compartment.
H locking using locks.
H monitoring compartment or
H heating element 50 W.
connection compartment for
H raising plinth. incoming cables through the top.
H fuse blowing indication contact.
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groupe Schneider service
centers are there for:
engineering and technical
assistance
startĆup
training
preventive and corrective
maintenance
adaptation work
spare parts
Call your sales representative
who will put you in touch with
your nearest groupe Schneider
service centers, or call directly in
Grenoble, France
(33) 04 76 57 60 60

Schneider Electric SA
Merlin Gerin As standards, specifications and designs change from time
to time, please ask for confirmation of the information given
F-38 050 Grenoble cédex 9 in this publication.
tél: (33) 04 76 57 60 60
télex: merge 320 842 F
Conception, rédaction: Service Documentation
Technique T&D

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