Technical information for high voltage disconnector & earthing

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In the case of the sale of AIS high voltage disconnector & earth switches, the following
technical tips should be mentioned in offers and tenders.The information given with tenders
should cover the requirements specified as applicable, and should state compliance with
and deviations from the inquiry details. In addition, full descriptive matter and drawings
shall be provided, together with type test certificates or reports, as requested.

Technical information to be given with offer:

Disconnector & earthing switch installation

environment condition:
1. Tolerable earthquake acceleration;
2. Tolerable wind speed;
3. Minimum and maximum operating temperature;

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4. The height of the sea level for installing;

5. Degree of environmental pollution(light, heavy, very heavy);
6. Thickness of ice layer

Summary of rated values and characteristics in

technical tables:
1. number of poles;
2. installation: indoor or outdoor;
3. rated voltage;
4. rated insulation level and especially rated switching impulse withstand voltage, where
applicable;
5. rated frequency(50HZ or 60HZ)
6. rated normal current (for disconnectors only);
7. rated short-time withstand current and peak current;
8. rated short-circuit making current (for earthing switches only);
9. specified type tests, on special request;
10. rated bus-transfer current switching;
11. rated induced current switching by earthing switches;
12. rated mechanical endurance of disconnectors (class M);
13. rated electrical endurance of earthing switches (class E);

Operating mechanism of a disconnector & earthing

switch and associated equipment:
1. type of operating mechanism;
2. rated supply voltage and/or pressure of operating mechanism;
3. current required at rated supply voltage to operate the disconnector or earthing
switch,
maximum current and maximum voltage at the terminals of the operating mechanism;
4. ratedforce required to operate the disconnector or earthing switch at the rated supply
pressure, as applicable;
5. number and type of auxiliary contacts;
6. design of the device or description of means for securing the position;
7. design of indicating and signalling device;

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Disconnector switch catalogue:

The catalogue should include a brief history of the disconnector switch and the
manufacturer’s contact information and disconnector photo and specifications.

Operating mechanism circuit diagram:

Contains: apparatus list, wiring circuit diagram, operating mechanism appearance.

Figure 1 show disconnector switch operating mechanism circuit diagram:

Figure 1: Disconnector switch operating mechanism circuit diagram

Type test certificate documents:

All type test documents must be included in technical information.

Figure 2 show type test report cover page of high voltage disconnector switch:

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Figure 2: Huayi Electric company type test report cover page

General manufacture routine test list:

This routine test must be according to IEC or IEEE standard. for more information about
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Constructional features & Overall dimensions and other

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information:
1. mass of complete disconnector or earthing switch;
2. minimum clearance in air according to dimension drawing attached:
– between poles,
– to earth,
– for isolating distance (for disconnectors only);
3. for divided support disconnectors and earthing switches, the rated contact zone;
4. corrosion protection;
5. for disconnectors having a fixed contact requiring reaction forces when closing and
opening the contact, these forces and their direction shall be stated by the
manufacturer in the documentation.

The manufacturer shall give the necessary information regarding the overall dimensions of
the disconnector or earthing switch in the open and closed positions. The fixing dimensions
and mass of the disconnectors and earthing switches should also be given. The dimensions
given in drawings of disconnectors and earthing switches are subject to tolerances as
standardized by ISO 2768-1 unless otherwise specified.

Installation manual:
This manual should include all installation tips that can help customer install the product.

Manual must be have information about packing & maintenance & storage of disconnector
switch and spare parts.

References :
IEC 62271-102:High-voltage switchgear and control gear Part 102: Alternating current
disconnectors and earthing switches.
IEEE Std C37.30.1™-2011-IEEE Standard Requirements for AC High-Voltage Air
Switches Rated Above 1000 V
Siemens products website.
Ac high voltage air break disconnector switch routine test acc to IEC 62271-102
article.
22 important tips on electrical equipment sales in today market article.
High voltage disconnector & earthing switch tender documents.

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