Merlin Gerin

Ringmaster range
Indoor/outdoor medium voltage
distribution 3.3 - 13.8kV
 Merlin Gerin Ringmaster C
- concentrated efficiency.

Ringmaster, the first choice in medium

voltage switchgear, incorporates new
developments to meet the changing
needs of the electrical supply industry.

Covering a wide range of options with an indoor and

outdoor IP54 design and ratings up to 13.8kV, 630A
and 21kA, Ringmaster is suitable for all MV applications,
from simple transformer protection to sectionalising with
remote control.
With the reassurance of quality engineering for extreme
climates, Ringmaster has proved successful in markets
around the world.

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Flexibility and efficiency to meet your
future needs.

Ringmaster C is able to cater for Leading reliability and safety

customers’ future MV application needs. combined with low ownership
It has been designed with an easy motor costs.
retro-fit capability making it simple and
The Ringmaster range is based on over 12
cost-effective to add telecontrol and
years of established performance, proving
automation at a later date.
both reliable and safe. Cost effective to
The wide range of modular extensible and maintain, it has easy access for testing and
non-extensible switches, circuit breakers requires minimal maintenance.
and metering units provide a comprehensive
range of solutions to meet the varied Space saving design makes
requirements of customers. Ringmaster easy to install.

Talus technology improves the Installation costs are further reduced

because the robust Ringmaster can be
quality of supply
used outdoor, in all climates.
Talus 200E technology provides the control
and monitoring of networks from a remote
central point. Integrating Talus 200E
telecontrol cabinets into Ringmaster
efficiently isolates network faults. Location
of problems and re-configuration is
completed with minimal downtime and
without manual intervention.

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 A complete range
giving you the benefit of
equipment compatibility
A variety of different panels are available
for each unit within the range, together
with a number of optional accessories,
satisfying the most complex system
specification.

RN2c - 200A non-extensible ring main unit incorporating 2 fault

make/load break switches and tee-off circuit breaker (transformer
mounted or freestanding).

RE2c - 200A* extensible ring main unit incorporating 2 fault

make/load break switches and tee-off circuit breaker (transformer
mounted or freestanding).

RN6c - 630A* non-extensible freestanding ring main unit

suitable for network sectionalising.

CN2 - 200A non-extensible circuit breaker (transformer mounted

or freestanding).

SN6 - 630A non-extensible switch (transformer mounted or free

standing).

CE2 - 200A extensible circuit breaker (switchboard mounted).

CE6 - 630A extensible circuit breaker (switchboard mounted).

SE6 - 630A extensible switch (switchboard mounted).

MU2 - 200A feeder metering unit (circuit connected, transformer

mounted or freestanding).

Talus 200E Telcontrol cabinets (up to four switch control,

freestanding, wall or switchgear mounted).

Further details are given in the Ringmaster range selection guide.

*Available early 2000.

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Leadership
through innovative design
Features
■ Gas pressure indicator as standard.

■ Mechanical tripped on fault indication.

■ Earth screened cast-resin gas module

eliminates external stress.

■ Anti-reflex operating handle.

■ LV Pilot cable box and protection

compartment.

■ MV cable box in accordance with EATS

41-26. Modular range has removable
side sheets on three sides for improved
access.

■ Fully interlocked cable test access

cover.

■ Proven rotating arc circuit breaker.

■ Cast resin encapsulated busbars in air

bus chamber for extensible version.

■ Flange bolts directly onto transformer, in

accordance with EATS 35-1, (or can be
fitted with outgoing cable box).

■ IP54 outdoor enclosure.

■ Simple to follow mimic providing user

friendly operation.

■ With an established safety record

supported by the SF6 rotating arc
design, cast - resin and hermetically
sealed.

Earth screened cast-resin gas module 5

 A complete solution giving
you the benefit of increased
efficiency.
Talus 200E is the key to implementing
efficient, reliable and cost effective
distribution systems.
The compact Ringmaster offers additional benefits when used in
conjunction with Talus 200E telecontrol cabinets.

Today’s situation
MV distribution networks incur the largest single source of supply
interruptions. The operation of the secondary network traditionally
relies on manual operation where faults are reported to the utility
by consumers or systems in the primary substation. The primary
substation only indicates when an entire feeder is disconnected
and not the fault location. To reconfigure a manually operated
system is time consuming and requires physical inspection of the
network. Talus 200E helps solve this, because it allows users to Talus 200E
manage a distribution network from a remote central point. Talus
200E provides the necessary interface between control centres and
the Ringmaster installation.

Tomorrow’s solutions
The Talus system monitors and controls
the status of the equipment and
communicates the information back to
either the primary substations or control
room. By using this remote operation, the
fault location and network reconfiguration is
completed with minimal down time and no
manual operation. This improves the
quality of supply and reduces network
operating costs.

Merlin Gerin offers the total solution for a

one stop package by integrating Talus
200E within the distribution automation and
management systems. This means that
specifying is made simple, and there is
only one source and one contact from
initial ordering to after sales service for the
complete system.

Ringmaster telecontrol cabinets provide the

means to improve the quality of supply in
Milenium 8100/8200 network control centre
addition to reducing the network operating
costs.

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 Extensible Ringmaster

Customer application

Ringmaster Talus 200E

MV Telecontrol cabinets:
Benefits
■ Minimum downtime, reducing customer minutes lost.
■ Reduced network operating costs.
■ Saving installation costs and valuable floor space. The small
and compact design can be easily mounted directly onto the
Ringmaster.
■ Reduced manual operation by using the remote operation, for
fault location and network configuration.
■ Efficient, fast reconfiguration for optimum use of the plant.
■ Proven interface between switchgear and Talus.

Features
■ Indoor/outdoor use to IP54 protection.
■ Adjustable settings for phase and earth fault indicators.
Ringmaster and Talus
■ Comprehensive battery monitoring with deep discharge
protection.
■ Choice protocols - WISP+, Modbus etc.,
■ Fully EMC tested to IEC 1000-4.
■ Selection of telecommunication mediums.
■ A purpose designed actuator/motorised mechanism that
allows the switch to be opened and closed remotely, together
with the auxiliary relays needed for operation.
■ Auxiliary contacts driven directly by the switchgear shaft to
ensure reliable position indication.
■ Facilities for local manual operation.
■ Current transformers to monitor load currents and operate the
fault passage indicator.
■ High reliability, combined with minimum maintenance
requirements.
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 Integrated system solutions.
Ringmaster range of switchgear, Talus 200E
MV telecontrol interfaces and Milenium
8100/8200 distribution automation systems
provide the total solution for distribution
automation.

Milenium 8100/8200 network Telecommunication medium

control centre The telecommunications medium must
The network control centre is the computer provide a reliable and efficient link for the
system used to centrally monitor and information to flow between the Talus 200E
control the physical distribution network. telecontrol interface and the Milenium
The real time information received from the 8100/8200 distribution automation system.
telecontrol interfaces would be collected
and processed at the control centre. Since there is not a single global solution
to telecommunications, the equipment is
The Milenium 8100/8200 distribution flexible to communicate over different
automation system is the way in which this mediums including:
physical network is modelled, for example,
the system models both the network ■ Licensed and unlicensed radio -
devices and the interconnection between MPT1411 and MPT1329
the devices. ■ Mobile data network - PAKNET -
Vodafone Data Network
■ PSTN - dial up and leased line

Milenium 8100/8200
network control centre

Telecommunications

Talus 200E Telecontrol

interface

Switchgear and protection

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Ringmaster offers protection to
meet cost and high levels of
service criteria.
Two types of protection systems are available:

■ Time Fuse Links - CT operated trip coils with provision for Time Fuse Links (TFL).
■ VIP Protection relays - self-powered IDMT, DT overcurrent and earthfault relays.

TFL protection
An effective low cost option Principle of operation
without compromising reliability. The current transformer feeds a trip coil that is normally shunted
CT operated trip coils (with TFL) provides by a time fuse link. In the event of a fault the fuse ruptures,
phase overcurrent and earth fault inverse diverting all the fault current through the trip coil, tripping the
time protection, the characteristic being breaker. A residually connected trip coil provides instantaneous
given by a Time Fuse Link (TFL). earth fault protection.

This option is suitable for transformer

busbars
protection up to 1600kVA.

Time Fuse Link

Benefits
■ Low cost
overcurrent
■ Fast clearance of LV faults earth fault

■ Simple to replace
Time Fuse Link
■ Proven protection to EA standards
■ Fast tripping for MV earth faults overcurrent

■ Improved discrimination with LV fuse

disconnectable
earth link

current transformers
cable box

Protection application guide*

Product CE2, CN2, RN2c, RE2c CE6, RN6c
Application Transformers Ring feeders Incomers
200 - 1600kVA 400 - 3800kVA 1900 - 12000kVA
Time Fuse Link
IDMT VIP 300
*Note: a protection coordination study may be necessary to verify the type of protection.
Consult your local Schneider sales engineer if in doubt.

Protection selection guide

Primary current (A) 10 20 80 100 125 200 630
Equivalent transformer rating at 11kV 200kVA 400kVA 1600kVA 1900kVA 2400kVA 3800kVA 12000kVA
Panel Application Protection
CE2 Transformer protection Time Fuse Link
CN2
RE2c IDMT - VIP 300
RN2c
CE6 Feeder protection IDMT - VIP 300
RN6c

Note: These tables cover TFL and VIP 300 only. For VIP 30/35 please refer to the Ringmaster Selection Guide. 9
 VIP Protection relays
self-powered reliability
VIP 300 - the leading protection relay providing a wide
range of selectivity and quality of supply.
The VIP 300 is a three phase overcurrent and earth fault protection device, providing
protection for networks and equipment. Being an integral part of the highly successful
Ringmaster range, its main function is to detect phase and earth faults within the network
and to trip the circuit breaker.

Flexibility
The relay provides for a wide range of
protection settings for most applications.
The IDMT characteristics employed for both
the overcurrent and earth fault elements
can be easily adjusted to provide
discrimination with upstream MV and
downstream LV protective devices. Fast
power - up of the VIP 300 also provides
immediate protection and can detect faults
instructing the CB to trip in less than 40ms.

Reliability
The relay has a self monitoring device and
diagnostic routine which constantly checks
the operation of the relay automatically.

VIP 300 relay with VAP6 test device

Self powered reliability

The VIP 300 protection relay is a self powered microprocessor
based device which requires no external DC power source or
batteries, making it the ideal solution for location in remote areas
■ Pick-up current ranges: where auxiliary supplies are not readily available.
RN2c, RE2c, CN2, CE2
Overcurrent: 20A-200A. Ease of use
Earth fault: 2A-160A.
VIP 300 has improved operation and control with the relay settings
CE6 and RN6c
Overcurrent: 80A-800A. being clearly displayed on the front panel. Manual reset flags show
Earth fault: 8A to 640A. separate ‘tripped on fault’ for either phase or earth fault conditions.

■ Hardened electronics Certified EMC Testing

performance to IEC 255 and EN 50061,
The VAP 6 hand held test unit, is available to provide a simple
EN50082. check of the integrity of the relay and can also be used to perform
■ Separate overcurrent and earth fault
trip tests on the circuit breaker. The circuit breaker “trip inhibit”
facility allows the relay to be tested without tripping the circuit
trip indication.
breaker. Secondary injection can be carried out using conventional
■ Flashing LED’s indicate when the relay test equipment.
is operating under fault conditions.

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 VIP 30 and VIP 35 relays - with self-powered
reliability
The VIP 30 and VIP 35 are self-powered devices, requiring no
external DC power source or batteries. They are designed for use
in distribution networks providing protection for transformers.

VIP 30 provides protection against phase-to-phase faults.

VIP 30

VIP 35 provides protection against phase-to phase faults and

earth faults.

VIP 35

VIP 10 - for directional earth fault current

flow indication
A solid state bi-directional earth fault passage indicator to be used
with Ringmaster. Its main application is to identify the faulty section
of cable in a closed ring MV distribution network, by indicating the
direction of the earth fault current flow.

VIP 10 is for conventional ring main units, such as Ringmaster

RN2c when used between unit/differential protected substations.

VIP 10

VAP 3 - protection control

This device is mainly used with VIP 300 and Ringmaster
sectionalising circuit breakers. It provides tripped on fault indication
and allows the protection to be enabled and disabled through
Talus 200E telecontrol cabinets, eliminating the need for manually
disabling the relay settings.

VAP 3

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 One stop, packaged
substations.
Ringmaster forms a major part of our
package substations.

Each package substation can be tailored to individual

customer requirements using products from our
comprehensive range, providing a convenient single
source solution with minimum time and cost. This is
achieved by manufacturing all elements of the substation
at Merlin Gerin sites across the UK, and final assembly
is carried out at our transformer factory before being
delivered to the customer.

Benefits
■ Ease of specification ■ Cost saving

Specifying is made easy by one point of Direct coupling means that there is
contact from initial enquiry, through to minimum cabling requirement which
commissioning and after sales reduces the cost of maintenance and
service. expensive floor space. Logistics
costs are also minimised by delivering
■ Flexibility the substation as one complete single
Tailored configurations are available unit which requires minimal time
from a wide range of Merlin Gerin commitment from the customer.
products which include: Ringmaster
■ Safety and protection
extensible or non-extensible switchgear
with metering. Transformers from Safety is ensured by the direct coupling
315kVA to 2000kVA (up to 5MVA for of individual elements which provides
special applications). Low voltage isolation for maintenance purposes.
SAIF and Shielded fusegear as well as
circuit breaker solutions available from ■ Bespoke enclosures
800A to 3200A. All with options for
automation and monitoring. Custom built enclosures are
manufactured from material specified
by the customer, providing weatherproof
and vandal resistant protection for a
specified IP rating.

One contact, one organisation,

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one complete package.
Fast - trans
Standard substation solutions with
guaranteed fast delivery.

Merlin Gerin Fast Trans offers a comprehensive

range of transformers, switchgear and LV equipment
on guaranteed fast delivery.
Guaranteed delivery
Popular ratings of transformers are held in stock for immediate
delivery and transformers with cable boxes and standard
accessories are available in 6 weeks. Transformers fitted with MV
switchgear and LV cabinets have a wide range of options for
delivery in 8 weeks.

Ease of
specification
Simplified
ordering through
one point of
contact provides
easy specifying
and tendering
with delivery and
installation from
one source.

Ground mounted transformers are available in 8 different ratings and form

the basis of Fast Trans, with the addition of MV switchgear and LV
distribution cabinets, providing a complete assembled package substation.
It offers a flexible solution using compatible products which can be tailored
to individual requirements.
Fast Trans
delivery
guaranteed
MV Options 4 switchgear options 14 optional accessories

Transformer 8 ratings, termination 7 optional accessories

options
options

LV Options 8 outgoing feeder 8 optional accessories

types

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 Ringmaster range
guide to equipment options

Equipment type RN2c RE2c MU2 RN6c CN2

General ratings CB switch CB switch CB switch

Rated current 200 630 200 630 200 630 630 200
Rated voltage kV 12/13.8 12/13.8 12 12/13.8 12/13.8
Impulse level kV 75/95 75/95 75 75/95 75/95

Rated load break A - 630 - 630 - - 630 -

Breaking current kA 16/21 - 16/21 - - 16/21 - 16/21
Peak making
current kA 40/52.5 40/52.5 - 40/52.5 40/52.5
Through fault
current rating kA 16/21 16/21 16 16/21 16/21
Through fault
current rating sec 3 3 1 3 3

Cable earth
switch kA - 16/21 - 16/21 - - 16/21 16/21
Cable earth
switch kA (pk) - 40/52.5 - 40/52.5 - - 40/52.5 40/52.5

Transformer
earth switch kA 3.15 - 3.15 - - 16/21 - 3.15
Transformer
earth switch kA 7.9 - 7.9 - - 40/52.5 - 7.9

Internal arc-gas
enclosure kA(1sec) 16/21 16/21 - 16/21 21
Gas pressure
rated BarG 0/0.5 0/0.5 - 0/0.5 0/0.5
Gas pressure
filled BarG 0.35/0.8 0.35/0.8 - 0.35/0.8 0.35/0.8
Busbar rating A 630 630 200 630 630
Weight kG 300 300 200 300 250
IP rating IP54 IP54 IP54 IP54 IP54

Protection options

Option one Type Time fuse link Time fuse link - - Time fuse link
CT 100/50/5A 100/50/5A 100/50/5A
Option two Type IDMT oc/ef IDMT oc/ef - IDMT oc/ef IDMT oc/ef
CT 200/1A 200/1A 800/1A 200/1A
Indication - - - - -

Typical dimensions

Height mm 1510 1610 1430 1510 1630

Width mm 771 771 606 771 430
Depth mm 842 842 512 842 928
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 Ringmaster range
guide to equipment options

SN6 CE2/6 CE2/6 (metering bus section) SE6 Talus 200E

General ratings

630 200/630 200/630 630 -

13.8 12/13.8 12/13.8 13.8 -
95 75/95 75/95 95 -

630 - - 630 -
- 16/21 16/21 - -

52.5 40/52.5 40/52.5 52.5 -

21 16/21 16/21 21 -

3 3 3 3 -

21 16/21 16/21 21 -

52.5 40/52.5 40/52.5 52.5 -

3.15 - - - -

7.9 - - - -

21 16/21 16/21 21 -

0 0/0.5 0/0.5 0 -

0.35 0.35/0.8 0.35/0.8 0.35 -

630 630 630 630 -
250 250 450 250 30
IP54 IP54 IP54 IP54 IP54

Protection options

- Time fuse link - - -

100/50/5A - -
- ID\MT oc/ef IDMT oc/ef - -
200/1A or 800/1 200/1A or 800/1A
- Ammeter 0-600A Ammeter 0-600A - -
(630A only) (630A only)

Typical dimensions

1630 1630 1630 1630 480

430 430 860 430 370
928 928 928 928 280
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Schneider’s local support
Schneider is committed to supporting its customers at every stage of a
project. Our 180 sales engineers, the largest dedicated sales force in the
UK electrical industry, operate from 4 customer support centres.

Our sales engineers are skilled at assessing individual requirements and

combined with the expert support of our product specialists, will develop
the most effective and economical answer taking relevant regulations and
standards fully into account.

To access the expertise of the Schneider group, please contact your local
customer support centre. Each centre includes a product showroom for
demonstrations and training, and presentation rooms fully equipped with
audio visual and video, providing excellent meeting facilities.

Regional product showrooms

Midlands North
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Local customer support centres

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