Merlin Gerin

H2000
Medium voltage switchgear for
primary distribution

Catalogue
Index
page
■ General description 2
■ Technical data 3
■ Cubicle types 4 - 13
■ Side views standard cubicles 14
■ Compartemented cubicles 15
■ Assembly 16

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H2000
General information
H2000 is an air insulated
switchgear with switching
devices mounted on floor-
going carriages with
vertical movement for
disconnecting from the
busbar system.
The type tested cubicles
are built in sheet metal
and fulfil the demands in
EN60298. The cubicles
are divided into separate
functional compartments:
horizontal busbars,
combined circuit breaker-
and cable compartment,
and a low-voltage
compartment.
The switchgear is arc
proof according to
EN60298 appendix AA,
criteria 1-6. Pressure
release is made through
an integrated exhaust
channel. The hot gases
are ventilated out from the
switchgear room through
an exhaust chimney
connected to the top of
the switchgear. The
horizontal busbar is
separated from the rest
by a sheet metal plate
with bushings. An
eventual arc fault in the
circuit breaker
compartment is therefore
prevented from being
spread to the busbar
compartment or to
adjoining cubicles.
Work in the cable
compartment can be
performed, without risk for
personnel safety, even
with live horizontal bus-
bar. The cubicle doors
have pressure-proof
inspection windows and a
simple robust locking
device. Each cubicle is
equipped with internal
lighting and the bulb can
be replaced during
service.
Each cubicle has a three-
pole earthing switch with
full making capacity.
Operation is made with
closed door and the
switch is mechanically
interlocked with the floor-
going carriage. The
bottom plate and trolley
are galvanised. All other
parts are powder painted.
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The cubicles have a
separate low-voltage
compartment for relay
Medium voltage
protection and
supervision equipment.
As an option, multi-
switchgear 7,2-24 kV
contact plugs can be
fitted, for easy connection
with the adjoining
cubicles.
The switching devices,
such as circuit breakers
or load break switches,
are mounted on easy
movable, floor-going
carriages. Moving
between test and service
position is made vertically,
by lowering or raising the
switching device, behind
closed door. Checking of
contact positions can be
made through inspection
windows, located in the
front of the cubicle. This
admits a very high degree
of personnel safety. The
upper fixed contacts are
automatically screened
when the carriage is
removed from the cubicle.
As an option, screens for
lower contacts (cable) can
be provided.
Secondary wiring of the
switching device is made
through a 42-pole muti-
contact plug. The
switching device can not
be moved from its
position when closed,
either from service
position, nor from test
position. Switching of the
circuit breaker is made
electrically, by
pushbuttons located on
the cubicle front. In
addition there is a
mechanical emergency
release push-button
which can be used when
the door is closed.
As standard, the
switchgear is fitted with
Merlin Gerin SF6-circuit
breakers with a long and
reliable service life. The
SF6-technique also
admits a surge free
breaking and thus
increased protection
against over-voltage.
Therefore, no extra
protection, such as surge
arrestors, are needed
(important when feeding
medium voltage motors).
H2000
Technical data

Rated voltage (kV) 12 24

Insulation level 50Hz/1min (kV) 28 50
Insulation level 1,2/50 µs (kV) 75 125
Rated current busbar (A) 3000 2500
Rated current incoming/outgoing (A) 3000 2000
Short-time withstand current (kA, 1s) 40 25
Max making capacity (kA) 100 63
Degree of protection IP3X IP3X
Internal arc tested (kA, 1s) 40 25

Breaking capacity (kA)

Circuit breaker LF1 ≤ 31,5 -
Circuit breaker LF2 ≤ 40 -
Circuit breaker LF3 ≤ 40 -
Circuit breaker SF1 - ≤ 25

Weight
Cubicle type 03 (630 A), equipped with LF1 630 kg -
Cubicle type 03 (630 A), equipped with SF1 - 700 kg
Cubicle type 10 + 12 (3000 A), equipped with LF3 1700 kg -

Normal service conditions according to SS-EN60694

Indoor switchgear

■ The ambient air temperature does not exceed 40° C and its average value,
measured over a period of 24 hours, does not exceed 35° C. The minimum ambient
air temperature is -5° C for class ”minus 5 indoor”.
■ The influence of solar radiation may be neglected.
■ The altitude does not exceed 1000 m.
■ The ambient air is not significantly polluted by dust, smoke, corrosive and/or
flammable gases, vapours or salt.
■ The conditions of humidity are as follows;
■ the average value of the relative humidity, measured over a period of 24 hours,
does not exceed 95 %,
■ the average value of the water vapour pressure,over a period of 24 hours, does
not exceed 2,2 kPa,
■ the average value of the relative humidity, over a period of one month, does not
exceed 90 %,
■ the average value of water vapour pressureover a period of one month, does not
exceed 1,8 kPa.

For these conditions, condensation may occasionally occur.

Notes
1. Condensation can be expected where sudden temperature changes occur in periods of high
humidity.
2. To withstand the effects of high humidity and condensation, such as breakdown of insulation
or corrosion of metallic parts, switchgear designed for such conditions and tested accordingly
should be used.
3. Condensation may be prevented by special design of the building or housing, by suitable
ventilation and heating of the station or by the use of dehumidifying equipment.

■ Vibration due to causes external to the switchgear and controlgear or earth

tremors are negligible.
■ Induced electromagnetic disturbances in the secondary system do not exceed a
peak value of 1,6 kV.

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H2000
Cubicle types

Circuit breaker cubicle

Type 03

Basic design:
■ busbar
■ circuit breaker on withdrawable carriage
■ current transformer
■ earth-switch
■ capacitive voltage detecting system

Options:
■ voltage transformers
■ cable current transformer
■ auxiliary contacts
■ relay protection
■ compartement with insulated screens 12 kV ≤ 25 kA
■ door, mechanically interlocked with earthing switch
or switching device
■ motor operated vertical movement of breaker
■ multi contact plug for secondary wiring between
cubicles
Rated voltage 12kV 24kV
Max rated current cubicle 1250A 1250A
Busbar 3000A 2500A
Max short-time withstand current (1s) 40kA 25kA
Cubicle width (mm) 700-800 1000
Cubicle depth (mm) 1435-1525 1670
Cubicle height (mm) 2125 2125

Spare cubicle
Type 01

Basic design:
■ busbar
■ earthing switch
■ door type 03
■ capacitive voltage detecting system

Options:
■ auxiliary contacts
■ compartement with insulated screens 12 kV ≤ 25kA
■ door, mechanically interlocked with earthing switch
or switching device
■ multi contact plug for secondary wiring between
cubicles

Rated voltage 12kV 24kV

Max rated current cubicle 1250A 1250A
Busbar 3000A 2500A
Max short-time withstand current (1s) 40kA 25kA
Cubicle width (mm) 700-800 1000
Cubicle depth (mm) 1435-1525 1670
Cubicle height (mm) 2125 2125
 Incoming and outgoing feeder Type 10+12
Circuit breaker cubicle
Type 10

Basic design:
■ busbar
■ circuit breaker on withdrawable carriage
■ earthing switch
■ capacitive voltage detecting system

Options:
■ auxiliary contacts
■ relay protection
■ compartement with insulated screens
12kV ≤ 25kA ≤ 1600A
■ door, mechanically interlocked with earthing switch
or switching device
■ motor operated vertical movement of breaker
■ multi-contact plug for secondary wiring between
cubicles

Cable cubicle
Type 12 Rated voltage 12kV 24kV
Max rated current cubicle 3000A 2000A
Basic design:
Busbar 3000A 2500A
■ busbar
Max short-time withstand current 40kA 25kA
Options: Cubicle width (mm) 700-1000 1000-1100
■ voltage transformers Cubicle depth (mm) 1435-1525 1670
■ current transformer Cubicle height (mm) 2125 2125
■ door, mechanically interlocked with earthing switch
or switching device
■ multi-contact plug for secondary wiring between
cubicles
H2000
Cubicle types

Cubicle with fuse load break switch

Type 07

Basic design:
■ busbar
■ fuse load break switch with earthing switch and
mechanical trip release
■ earthing switch for cable
■ capacitive voltage detecting system

Options:
■ cable current transformer
■ auxiliary contacts
■ multi-contact plug for secondary wiring between
cubicles
■ motor operated vertical movement of breaker

Rated voltage 12kV 24kV

Max rated current cubicle 630A, max fuses 200A
Busbar 3000A 2500A
Max short-time withstand current 25kA 20kA
Cubicle width (mm) 700 700
Cubicle depth (mm) 1435-1525 1670
Cubicle height (mm) 2125 2125

Cubicle with load break switch

Type 06

Basic design:
■ busbar
■ load break switch with earthing switch
■ capacitive voltage detecting system

Options:
■ voltage transformer
■ current transformer
■ cable current transformer
■ auxiliary contacts
■ multi-contact plug for secondary wiring between
cubicles
■ motor operated vertical movement of breaker

Rated voltage 12kV 24kV

Max rated current cubicle 630A 630A
Busbar 3000A 2500A
Max short-time withstand current 25kA 20kA
Cubicle width (mm) 700 700
Cubicle depth (mm) 1435-1525 1670
Cubicle height (mm) 2125 2125

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Cubicle for contactor
Type 04

Basic design:
■ busbar
■ SF6-contactor (Rollarc) on withdrawable carriage
■ current transformer
■ earthing switch
■ capacitive voltage detecting system

Options:
■ fuse holders
■ voltage transformer
■ cable current transformer
■ auxiliary contacts
■ relay protection
■ compartement with insulated screens ≤ 25 kA
■ door, mechanically interlocked with earthing switch
or switching device
■ motor operated vertical movement of breaker
■ multi contact plug for secondary wiring between
cubicles
Rated voltage 12kV
Max rated current cubicle 400A, max fuses 200A
Busbar 3000A
Max short-time withstand current 40kA
Cubicle width (mm) 700-800
Cubicle depth (mm) 1435-1525
Cubicle height (mm) 2125

Cubicle for fixed incoming / outgoing

Type 05

Basic design:
■ busbar

Options:
■ earthing switch
■ capacitive voltage detecting system
■ current transformer for cubicles ≤ 1600 A
■ voltage transformer for cubicles ≤ 1600 A
■ auxiliary contacts
■ relay protection
■ door, mechanically interlocked with earthing switch
0or switching device
■ multi-contact plug for secondary wiring between
cubicles

Rated voltage 12kV 24kV

Max rated current cubicle 3000A 2000A
Busbar 3000A 2500A
Max short-time withstand current 40kA 25kA
Cubicle width (mm) 700-1000 1000-1100
Cubicle depth (mm) 1435-1525 1670
Cubicle height (mm) 2125 2125

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H2000
Cubicle types

Cubicle for disconnector

Type 13

Basic design:
■ busbar
■ disconnector carriage
■ earthing switch
■ capacitive voltage detecting system

Options:
■ fuse holders
■ auxiliary contacts
■ compartement with insulated screens 12 kV ≤ 25 kA
■ door, mechanically interlocked with earthing switch
or switching device
■ motor operated vertical movement of breaker
■ multi contact plug for secondary wiring between
cubicles
■ current transformer ≤ 1250 A

Rated voltage 12kV 24kV

Max rated current cubicle 3000A 2000A
Busbar 3000A 2500A
Max short-time withstand current 40kA 25kA
Cubicle width (mm) 700-1000 1000-1100
Cubicle depth (mm) 1435-1525 1670
Cubicle height (mm) 2125 2125

Cubicle for earthing of busbar

Type 18

Basic design:
■ earth-switch

Options:
■ auxiliary contacts
■ capacitive voltage detecting system

Rated voltage 12kV 24kV

Busbar 2500A 2000A
Max short-time withstand current 25kA 25kA
Cubicle width (mm) 700 1000
Cubicle depth (mm) 1435 1670
Cubicle height (mm) 2250 2250

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Measuring cubicle
Type 02

Basic design:
■ busbar

Options:
■ current transformer
■ voltage transformer
■ multi contact plug for secondary wiring between
cubicles

Rated voltage 12kV 24kV

Max rated current cubicle 1250A 1250A
Busbar 1250A 1250A
Max short-time withstand current 31,5kA 25kA
Cubicle width (mm) 700 1000
Cubicle depth (mm) 1435 1670
Cubicle height (mm) 2125 2125

Measuring cubicle
Type 09

Basic design:
■ busbar
■ circuit breaker on withdrawable carriage

Options:
■ earthing switch
■ fuse holders
■ auxiliary contacts
■ capacitive voltage detecting system
■ door, mechanically interlocked with earthing switch
or switching device
■ motor operated vertical movement of breaker
■ multi contact plug for secondary wiring between
cubicles

Rated voltage 12kV 24kV

Busbar 3000A 2500A
Max short-time withstand current 40kA 25kA
Cubicle width (mm) 700-800 1000
Cubicle depth (mm) 1435-1525 1670
Cubicle height (mm) 2125 2125

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H2000
Cubicle types

Cubicle for measuring in busbar

Type 19

Basic design:
■ busbar
■ voltage transformer

Options:
■ earthing switch
■ capacitive voltage detecting system
■ auxiliary contacts
■ door, mechanically interlocked with earthing switch
or switching device
■ multi contact plug for secondary wiring between
cubicles
■ fuse holders

Rated voltage 12kV 24kV

Busbar 3000A 2500A
Max short-time withstand current 40kA 25kA
Cubicle width (mm) 700-1000 1000
Cubicle depth (mm) 1435-1525 1670
Cubicle height (mm) 2125 2125

Voltage measuring in busbar

Type 17

Basic design:
■ voltage transformer

Rated voltage 12kV 24kV

Busbar 2500A 2000A
Max short-time withstand current 31,5kA 25kA
Cubicle width (mm) 700 1000
Cubicle depth (mm) 1435 1670
Cubicle height (mm) 2300 2300

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 Busbar coupling Type 10 + 11

Cubicle for sectionalising of busbar

Type 10

Basic design:
■ busbar
■ circuit breaker on withdrawable carriage

Options:
■ capacitive voltage detecting system
■ auxiliary contacts
■ relay protection
■ compartement with insulated screens
12kV ≤ 25kA ≤ 1600A
■ door, mechanically interlocked with earthing switch
or switching device
■ motor operated vertical movement of breaker
■ multi contact plug for secondary wiring between
cubicles
■ earthing switch

Rated voltage 12kV 24kV

Max rated current cubicle 3000A 2000A
Cubicle for connecting to busbar
Busbar 3000A 2000A
Type 11
Max short-time withstand current 40kA 25kA
Basic design: Cubicle width (mm) 700-1000 1000-1100
■ busbar Cubicle depth (mm) 1435-1525 1670
Cubicle height (mm) 2125 2125
Options:
■ voltage transformer
■ current transformer
■ door, mechanically interlocked with earthing switch
or switching device
■ multi contact plug for secondary wiring between
cubicles

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H2000
Cubicle types

Busbar coupling Type 16 + 11

Cubicle for load break switch

Type 16

Basic design:
■ busbar
■ loadbreak switch with earthing switch
■ capacitive voltage detecting system

Options:
■ auxiliary contacts
■ multi-contact plug for secondary wiring between
cubicles
■ motor operated load break switch

Cubicle for connecting to busbar

Type 11 Rated voltage 12kV 24kV
Max rated current cubicle 630A 630A
Basic design:
Busbar 630A 630A
■ busbar
Max short-time withstand current 25kA 20kA
Options: Cubicle width (mm) 700 700-1000
■ voltage transformer Cubicle depth (mm) 1435 1670
■ current transformer Cubicle height (mm) 2125 2125
■ multi-contact plug for secondary wiring between
cubicles

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 Busbar coupling Type 14 + 11

Cubicle for sectionalising

Type 14

Basic design:
■ disconnector carriage
■ busbar

Options:
■ earthing switch
■ compartement with insulated screens
12kV ≤ 25kA ≤ 1600A
■ auxiliary contacts
■ door, mechanically interlocked with earth-switch or
switching device
■ motor operated vertical movement of breaker
■ multi contact plug for secondary wiring between
cubicles
■ fuse holders
■ capacitive voltage detecting system

Rated voltage 12kV 24kV

Max rated current cubicle 3000A 2000A
Cubicle for connecting to busbar
Busbar 3000A 2000A
Type 11
Max short-time withstand current 40kA 25kA
Basic design: Cubicle width (mm) 700-1000 1000-1100
■ busbar Cubicle depth (mm) 1435-1525 1670
Cubicle height (mm) 2125 2125
Options:
■ voltage transformer
■ current transformer
■ door, mechanically interlocked with earthing switch
or switching device
■ multi contact plug for secondary wiring between
cubicles

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H2000
Side views
standard cubicles

12kV
1. busbar with fixed contacts
2. pressure release compartment
3. low voltage compartment
4. channel for secondary cables
5. circuit breaker on withdrawable carriage
6. earthing switch
7. current transformer
8. earth busbar
9. cable current transformer
10. voltage transformer

24kV
1. busbar with fixed contacts
2. pressure release compartment
3. low voltage compartment
4. channel for secondary cables
5. circuit breaker on withdrawable carriage
6. earthing switch
7. current transformer
8. earth busbar
9. cable current transformer
10. voltage transformer

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H2000
Cubicle with insulated
compartment

12kV
1. busbar with fixed contacts
2. pressure release compartment
3. low voltage compartment
4. channel for secondary cables
5. circuit breaker on withdrawable carriage
6. earthing switch
7. current transformer
8. earth busbar
9. cable current transformer
10. voltage transformer
11. insulating screens

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 H2000
Assembly,
commissioning

Example of switchgear

(12kV, 1 incoming feeder, 1 cubicle for voltage

measuring, several outgoing feeders)

100* 150*

3 outgoing feeders voltage measuring incoming 2500 A 4 outgoing feeders

630 A or 1250 A in busbar voltage measuring 630 A or 1250 A
cable side

Switchgear room with switchgear floor

(*) minimum distance

(**) minimum distance depending on the bending

radius of the cable

(1) minimum distance for normal service

(2) minimum distance for removing one cubicle

(without having to remove all other cubicles)

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