ZX1.

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Gas-insulated medium voltage switchgear
Technical catalogue TK 501/01 E

ABB
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 Foreword

Switchgear systems and their components rank among the most important facilities for
electrical power transmission and distribution. Their versatile functions and the opportunities
they provide contribute on the one hand to safety in general, and on the other hand they
secure the availability of electrical energy.

Gas-insulated switchgear (GIS) has been in service since the 1960s, establishing itself both in
high voltage (> 52 kV) and medium voltage (≤ 52 kV) applications.

Within the ABB Group, the German production location at Ratingen is responsible for the
manufacture and worldwide supply of gas-insulated medium voltage switchgear.

At its Focussed Feeder Factory, ABB AG not only manufactures the complete ZX product
range

ZX0: ...24 kV ...1250 A ...25 kA

ZX1.2: …40.5 kV …2500 A …31.5 kA

ZX2: …40.5 kV …2500 A …40 kA

but also possesses the know-how, global project experience and local partners required for
the supply of panels and turnkey medium voltage switchgear systems.

The ZX series leave our works as completely tested panels and, as SF6 switchgear, are
exemplary in terms of safety, economy and availability. Their compact design permits
installation in even the most constricted spaces. The hermetically sealed enclosures make the
systems shockproof and protect the high voltage components from all environmental
influences.

This technical catalogue is intended to provide you with basic information on our products. It
is our aim to provide you with a clear overview of the existing know-how that has been
contributed to our products in many years of advanced research. The technical catalogue is
not a general reference work on electrical engineering or the principles of switchgear, but
rather deals with the details of the ZX range of gas-insulated switchgear. For general
principles, we would draw your attention to the well-known Asea Brown Boveri Pocket Book
“Switchgear Manual” (ISBN 3-464-48236-7).

Ratingen, May 2005

Andreas Reimüller Michael Müller

Head of Product Management Technical Author

ABB AG
Medium Voltage Products
Oberhausener Strasse 33
40472 Ratingen
 Contents Page

1. Applications................................................................................................................... 8

2. Characteristics .............................................................................................................. 9

3. Technical data............................................................................................................. 10
3.1 Technical data of the panel ........................................................................................ 10
3.2 Technical data of the circuit-breaker .......................................................................... 12
3.3 Technical data of the three position disconnector ...................................................... 13

4. Alternative protection and control concepts................................................................ 14

5. Fundamental structure of the panels .......................................................................... 15

6. Components................................................................................................................ 22
6.1 Vacuum circuit-breaker, type VD4X ........................................................................... 24
6.2 Three position disconnector ....................................................................................... 28
6.3 Busbar ........................................................................................................................ 31
6.4 Inner cone termination system ................................................................................... 33
6.4.1 Connection of cables .................................................................................................. 33
6.4.2 Connection of fully insulated bars............................................................................... 33
6.4.3 Connection of surge arresters .................................................................................... 34
6.5 Main earthing bar........................................................................................................ 34
6.6 Test sockets................................................................................................................ 34
6.7 Capacitive voltage indicator systems ......................................................................... 36
6.8 Current and voltage detection devices ....................................................................... 38
6.8.1 Block-type transformers and block-type sensors ....................................................... 41
6.8.2 Ring core current transformers................................................................................... 43
6.8.3 Ring core sensors....................................................................................................... 45
6.8.4 Dimensioning of current transformers ........................................................................ 46
6.8.5 Voltage transformers .................................................................................................. 47
6.9 Sulphur hexafluoride................................................................................................... 48
6.10 Gas system in the panels ........................................................................................... 48
6.11 Pressure relief systems .............................................................................................. 49

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Contents Page

7. Range of panels.......................................................................................................... 50
7.1 Feeder panels............................................................................................................. 51
7.1.1 Incoming and outgoing feeder panels ........................................................................ 51
7.1.2 Cable termination panels............................................................................................ 53
7.1.3 Termination panels for fully insulated bars................................................................. 54
7.2 Busbar sectionaliser ................................................................................................... 56
7.2.1 Couplings within a switchgear block........................................................................... 56
7.2.2 Couplings using fully insulated bars ........................................................................... 58
7.2.3 Couplings using cables............................................................................................... 60
7.3 Metering panels .......................................................................................................... 61
7.4 Double feeder panels ................................................................................................. 62
7.5 Design to order panels ............................................................................................... 63
7.6 Panels with rated currents > 2000 A .......................................................................... 64

8 Busbar earthing........................................................................................................... 66
8.1 Earthing the busbar by means of an earthing set....................................................... 66
8.2 Earthing the busbar by means of a sectionaliser and riser ........................................ 66

9. Building planning......................................................................................................... 67
9.1 Site requirements........................................................................................................ 67
9.2 Space required ........................................................................................................... 68
9.3 Minimum aisle widths and emergency exits ............................................................... 69
9.4 Minimum room heights ............................................................................................... 69
9.5 Floor openings and cable axes................................................................................... 70
9.6 Foundation frames...................................................................................................... 73
9.6 Weights....................................................................................................................... 74

10 Non-standard operating conditions............................................................................. 75

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 1. Applications

Power supply
companies

• Power stations
• Transformer substations
• Switching substations

Industry

• Steel works
• Paper manufacture
• Cement industry
• Textiles industry
• Chemicals industry
• Foodstuffs industry
• Automobile industry
• Petrochemicals
• Raw materials industry
• Pipeline systems
• Foundries
• Rolling mills
• Mining

Marine

• Platforms
• Drilling rigs
• Offshore facilities
• Supply vessels
• Ocean liners
• Container vessels
• Tankers
• Cable laying ships
• Ferries

Transport

• Airports
• Harbours
• Railways
• Underground railways

Services

• Supermarkets
• Shopping centres
• Hospitals

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2. Characteristics

Basic characteristics Connections

• SF6 gas-insulated with • Inner cone cable plug system to

hermetically sealed pressure EN 50181 and DIN 47637, in sizes
system 2 and 3
• Rated voltages from • Connection facility for surge
12 kV to 36 kV (40.5 kV) arresters
• Up to 2500 A and 31.5 kA • Connection facility for fully
• Single busbar design insulated bars
• Laser welded stainless steel
encapsulation, manufactured from
laser cut sheet material Current and voltage metering
• Modular structure
• Busbar compartment as a • Instrument transformers and
hermetically sealed pressure sensors
system
• Circuit-breaker compartment as a
hermetically sealed pressure Protection and control
system
• Indoor installation • Combined protection and control
devices
• Discrete protection devices with
Panel variants conventional control

• Incoming and outgoing feeder

panels Protection against maloperation
• Cable termination panels
• Electrical switch interlocks
• Termination panels for fully
insulated bars • Optional: additional mechanical
interlocks
• Sectionaliser
• Riser
• Metering panels Pressure relief
• Double feeder panels
• Customised panel versions • Via plasma diverters into the
switchroom, or
• via pressure relief ducts into the
Circuit-breaker and three position switchroom, or
disconnector
• via pressure relief ducts to the
outside
• Vacuum circuit-breaker
• Disconnector/earthing switch
(three position disconnector) with Installation
functions for
o busbar connection • Panels joined together by plug-in
o disconnection connectors
o earthing

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 3. Technical data

3.1 Technical data of the panel

Special
Electrical data IEC ratings
ratings
Rated voltage / maximum operating voltage Ur kV 12 24 36 40.5

Rated power frequency withstand voltage 1) Ud kV 28 50 70 85

Rated lightning impulse withstand voltage 1) Up kV 75 125 170 185

Rated frequency 2) fr Hz 50 50

Rated normal current of busbars3) Ir A ...2500 ...2500

Rated normal current 3) Ir A ...2500 ...2500

Rated short-time withstand current Ik kA ...31.5 ...31.5

Rated peak withstand current Ip kA ...80 ...80

Rated duration of short-circuit tk s …3 …3

Insulating gas system 4) 5)

Minimum functional level for insulation pme kPa 6) 100 ( 110 7) ) 120

Alarm level for insulation pae kPa 120 120

Rated filling level for insulation pre kPa 130 130

Degree of protection for parts under high

IP 65
voltage
Degree of protection of panel with low voltage
IP 4X
compartment door closed 8)
Ambient temperature, maximum 9) °C +40
Ambient temperature, maximum 24 hour
°C +35
average 8)
Ambient temperature, minimum °C -5

Site altitude 10) m ...1000

Table 3.1.1: Technical data of the panel

1)
Higher levels to international standards on request
2)
Rated current for 60 Hz on request
3)
Higher rated currents on request
4)
Insulating gas: SF6 (sulphur hexafluoride)
5)
All pressures stated are absolute pressures at 20° C
6)
100 kPa = 1 bar
7)
110 kPa for double feeder panels at Ur > 17,5 kV (Up > 95 kV)
8)
Higher degrees of protection on request
9)
Higher ambient temperature on request
10)
Higher site altitude on request

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Arc fault qualification
31.5 kA - 1 s
Circuit-breaker / busbar compartment
to IEC 60298
Cable compartment open (standard) 1) not relevant
27.4 kA - 1 s 3)
Cable compartment closed (option) 2)
to IEC 60298

Table 3.1.2: Arc fault qualification of the switchgear system

Criteria 1-6 of VDE 0670 Part 6, Appendix AA and IEC 60298, Appendix AA in conjunction
with Pehla Directive No.4 are fulfilled.

1)
Accessibility: In front of the switchgear (pressure relief to fig. 6.11.1 – page 49)
2)
Accessibility: In front of, beside and behind the switchgear (pressure relief to fig. 6.11.2
or 6.11.3 – pages 49 and 50)
3)
According to IEC 62271-200, 87% of the short-circuit current is to be applied between solid-
insulated conductors.

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 3.2 Technical data of the
circuit-breaker
Special
Electrical data IEC ratings
ratings
Rated voltage / maximum operating voltage Ur kV 12 24 36 40.5

Rated power frequency withstand voltage1) Ud kV 28 50 70 85

Rated lightning impulse withstand voltage 1) Up kV 75 125 170 185

Rated frequency 2) fr Hz 50 50

Rated normal current Ir A ...2500 ...2500

Rated short-circuit breaking current Isc kA ...31.5 ...31.5

Rated short-circuit making current Ima kA ...80 …80

Rated short-time withstand current Ik kA ...31.5 ...31.5

Rated duration of short-circuit tk s ...3 ...3

Operating sequence O - 0.3 s - CO – 3 min – CO 3)

Closing time tcl ms approx. 60

Rated opening time t3 ms approx. 40

Rated break time tb ms 40 - 55

Rated auxiliary voltage V dc 48, 60, 110, 220 4)

Power consumption of charging motor W 150

Power consumption of closing coil W 250 – 310

Power consumption of opening coil W 250 – 310

Power consumption of blocking magnet W 10

Power consumption of undervoltage release W 11

Power consumption of indirect overcurrent
W 15
release

Permissible numbers of operating cycles of the

vacuum interrupters
30000 x Ir (Ir = Rated normal current)
50 x ISC (ISC = Rated short-circuit breaking current)
Table 3.2.1: Technical data of the circuit-breaker

1)
Higher levels to international standards on request
2)
Rated current for 60 Hz on request
3)
Different operating sequences on request
4)
Different auxiliary voltages on request

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3.3 Technical data of the three
position disconnector

Special
Electrical data IEC ratings
ratings
Rated voltage / maximum rated voltage Ur kV 12 24 36 40.5

Rated power frequency withstand voltage 1)

kV 32 60 80
across the isolating distance
Rated lightning impulse withstand voltage 1)
kV 85 145 195
across the isolating distance

Rated normal current 2) Ir A ...2500 ...2500

Rated short-time withstand current Ik kA ...31.5 ...31.5

Rated peak withstand current Ip kA ...80 ...80

Rated duration of short-circuit tk s 3 3

Rated auxiliary voltage Ua V dc 48, 60, 110, 220 3)

Rated normal current A ...1250 ...2500

Power consumption of mechanism motor W approx. 180

Motor running time on opening or closing the

s approx.18 approx. 20
disconnector 4)
Motor running time on opening or closing the
s approx. 18 approx. 20
earthing switch 4)

Table 3.2.1: Technical data of the three position disconnector

1)
On request
2)
Higher rated currents on request
3)
Different auxiliary voltages on request
4)
At rated auxiliary voltage

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 4. Alternative protection and control concepts

ZX1.2

Protection and control devices

Protection and control unit Third party protection

Protection and control unit
REF54x devices + conventional
REF54x 1)
2)
+ additional function 1) control units

Current and voltage

monitoring

Sensors 2) CTs/VTs Sensors CTs/VTs CTs/VTs

+ CTs/VTs

Combination variants of
position detection, mechanical
interlocks and auxiliary
switches
1. Position sensors 1. Position sensors
Auxiliary
switches +
2. Position sensors + 2. Position sensors +
mechanical
mechanical mechanical
interlocks
interlocks interlocks

3. Position sensors + 3. Position sensors +

4) auxiliary switches auxiliary switches

4. Position sensors + 4. Position sensors +

mechanical mechanical
interlocks + auxiliary interlocks + auxiliary
switches switches

Fig. 4.1: Alternative protection and control concepts (preferred variants are marked)

1)
The additional functions are, for example:
• Billing metering
• Transient earth fault
• Differential protection
• Backup protection
2)
Voltage measurement covering all panels (busbar metering) is effected by means of
conventional voltage transformers.

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 5. Fundamental structure of
the panels

A A

F
C B F B
C

D D

Fig. 5.1: Outgoing cable panel 800 A, Fig. 5.2: Outgoing cable panel 2000 A,
with plasma diverter with pressure relief duct

Modular structure

Each feeder panel consists of the circuit-

breaker compartment (A), the busbar
compartment (B), the cable termination
compartment (C), the lower pressure relief duct
(D), the pressure relief system for the circuit-
breaker compartment (E) and the low voltage
compartment (F). The circuit-breaker
compartment and the busbar compartment are
filled with gas. There are no gas connections
between the two compartments or to gas
compartments in adjacent panels.

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 The circuit-breaker compartment (A)

The cable (1.3) and test plug sockets (1.4) and transformers are located above the circuit-
the circuit-breaker poles (1.1) are located in the breaker poles (1.1). Manual operation of the
circuit-breaker compartment (1.0). isolating system (1.7) for the plug-in voltage
transformers is performed in the low voltage
The current-carrying connection between the compartment with the door open.
circuit-breaker and the three position
disconnector in the busbar compartment is The pressure relief disk (1.13) for the circuit-
effected via single pole cast resin breaker compartment is located in the roof
bushings (1.12). plate of the enclosure. The capacitive
voltage indicator system (1.5) is fitted to the
There are two basic versions of circuit-breaker rear wall of the enclosure below the test
compartments available: sockets (1.4). The circuit-breaker operating
mechanism (1.2), the gas density
• Current metering by ring core current sensor (1.10) and the filling valve (1.11) are
transformers or sensors outside the gas located on the mounting plate for the circuit-
compartment (figs. 5.3 and 5.6) breaker (1.14), which is bolted to the front
• Current metering and/or voltage wall of the enclosure.
meetering by block-type transformers
or sensors (1.9) in the gas The seals of the components are o-ring
compartment (fig. 5.4) seals which are not exposed to any UV
radiation.
For currents > 1250 A, block-type transformers
or sensors are generally located in the circuit- The circuit-breaker compartments in
breaker compartment. systems consisting of several panels have
no gas connections to the neighbouring
Voltage measurement at the feeder panel panels, nor is there any gas connection to
(fig. 5.4) can be implemented with plug-in the busbar compartments located below the
voltage transformers (1.8). The optional, circuit-breaker compartments.
isolatable sockets (1.6) for plug-in voltage

5.0
1.13 1.11
1.10
1.0 1.1
1.4 1.2
1.5 1.12
1.3 1.14

1.0 Circuit-breaker compartment 1.11 Filling valve for circuit-breaker

(enclosure) compartment
1.1 Circuit-breaker pole 1.12 Cast resin bushing
1.2 Circuit-breaker mechanism 1.13 Pressure relief disk
1.3 Cable socket 1.14 Mounting plate
1.4 Test socket 5.0 Plasma diverter (example)
1.5 Capacitive voltage indicator system
1.10 Gas density sensor for circuit-breaker
compartment
█ : SF6 insulating gas

Fig. 5.3: Circuit-breaker compartment (A),

800 A

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 1.13

5.1
1.8

1.0
1.6
1.7
1.9
1.10
1.11
1.1
1.2
1.4
1.14
1.5
1.12
1.3

1.8 Voltage transformer

1.0 Circuit breaker compartment (enclosure) 1.9 Block-type transformer or sensor
1.1 Circuit-breaker pole 1.10 Gas density sensor for circuit-breaker
1.2 Circuit-breaker mechanism compartment
1.3 Cable socket 1.11 Filling valve for circuit-breaker
1.4 Test socket compartment
1.5 Capacitive voltage indicator system 1.12 Cast resin bushing
1.6 Sockets for voltage transformers 1.13 Pressure relief disk
1.7 Isolating system for voltage 1.14 Mounting plate
transformers 5.1 Pressure relief duct, top
(example)

█ : SF6 insulating gas

Fig. 5.4: Circuit-breaker compartment (A),

2000 A

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 The busbar compartment (B)

The busbar compartment (fig. 5.5) contains the (2.6) are located on the front plate of the
busbar system (2.1), which is connected to the enclosure.
single pole cast resin bushings (1.12) located at
the top via flat conductors (2.8) and the three As with the circuit-breaker compartment, the
position disconnector (2.3). seals on the components are o-ring seals
which are not exposed to any UV radiation.
The pressure relief disk (1.13) for the busbar
compartment is located in the floor plate of the The busbar connection to the adjacent panels
enclosure. An assembly opening in the rear is effected by plug-in connectors (2.2) located
enclosure wall permits assembly of the at either side of the enclosure. The busbar
components inside the enclosure at the works. compartments in switchgears consisting of
The main earthing bar (3.5) of the panel is several panels have no gas connections with
bolted to the enclosure above the access the neighbouring panels, nor is there any gas
cover (2.9). connection to the circuit-breaker compartment
located above the busbar compartment.
The operating mechanism for the three position
disconnector (2.4) and the gas density
sensor (2.5) and the filling valve

1.12 2.5
2.6
2.0
2.3 2.4
3.5
2.8

2.9 2.1

2.2
1.13

1.12 Cast resin bushing 2.5 Gas density sensor for D

1.13 Pressure relief disk busbar compartment
2.0 Busbar compartment (enclosure) 2.6 Filling valve for
2.1 Busbar system busbar compartment
2.3 Three position disconnector 2.8 Flat conductor
2.4 Three position disconnector 2.9 Access cover
operating mechanism 3.5 Main earthing bar
antrieb
█ : SF6 insulating gas

Fig. 5.5: Busbar compartment (B),

2000A

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The cable termination compartment (C) and
the lower pressure relief duct (D)

The cable termination compartment (fig.5.6) An antimagnetic floor plate (3.6), split for cable
and the lower pressure relief duct constitute a installation, serves to partition the cable
support frame for the panel manufactured from termination compartment off from the cable
special aluminium sections. basement. The cable termination compartment
can be fitted with partition plates at the sides
The cable termination compartment contains and rear.
the main earthing bar (3.5), the high voltage
cables (3.2) with fitted cable plugs (3.1), and The cable termination compartment is
cable fasteners (3.3) and, where appropriate, shockproof.
surge arresters. Optionally, the cable
termination compartment may contain ring core In the unlikely event of an internal arc fault in
current transformers or current sensors (3.4) the busbar compartment and the optionally
when one cable per phase is used, or ring core partitioned cable termination compartment, the
current transformers when two cables are used. pressure is discharged through the lower
pressure relief duct (4.0).

3.1

3.5
3.3

3.4

3.0
3.2
4.0 (C) (D)

3.3
3.6

3.0 Cable termination compartment (C)

3.1 Cable plug
3.2 High voltage cable
3.3 Cable fastener 3.5 Main earthing bar (mounted to the busbar
3.4 Ring core transformer or enclosure)
sensor 3.6 Floor plate
4.0 Pressure relief duct, bottom (D)

Fig. 5.6: Cable termination compartment (C)

and lower pressure relief duct (D)
(Example: unpartitioned, with ring core current
transformers)

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 The pressure relief system for the circuit-
breaker compartment (E)

The upper pressure relief system serves to When the multifunctional protection and
discharge the pressure in the unlikely event of control unit REF542 plus is used, the depth of
an internal arc fault in the circuit-breaker the low voltage compartment is 400mm. A 100
compartment. mm deeper low voltage compartment, for
example for use in connection with
The low voltage compartment (F) conventional control systems with separate
protection devices, is available.
The operating mechanism for the circuit-
breaker (1.2), the mechanism for the three The entry for external secondary cables (6.5)
position disconnector (2.4), sensors for gas is located in the floor plate of the low voltage
density monitoring in the gas compartments compartment.
(1.10, 2.5), protection devices and further
secondary devices and their wiring are located
in the low voltage compartment (fig.5.7).

6.0

1.11

1.10
1.2
6.2
1.14
2.5
1.2 Circuit-breaker operating mechanism
2.6
1.10 Gas density sensor for circuit-breaker
2.4 compartment
1.11 Filling valve for circuit-breaker compartment
1.14 Mounting plate for circuit-breaker
6.1
2.4 Three position disconnector mechanism
2.5 Gas density sensor for
6.3
busbar compartment
2.6 Filling valve for busbar compartment
6.0 Low voltage compartment
6.4 6.1 Central unit of a combined protection and
control device
6.2 Human-machine interface of a combined
protection and control device
6.3 Opening for loop lines
6.5 6.4 Wiring section
6.5 Secondary cable entry

Fig. 5.7: Low voltage compartment

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 6. Components

5.0
6.0
1.13
1.1
1.0
6.2
1.4
1.2
1.5
1.12
1.3
2.3 2.4
3.1
3.5 6.2
2.0 2.1
3.4
1.13
3.2
4.0
3.0

3.3

Fig. 6.1: Outgoing cable panel 800 A,

with plasma diverter

5.1 1.8
1.13 1.6

1.0 1.7
6.0
1.9
1.1

6.2
1.4
1.2
1.5
1.3 1.12
2.3 2.4
3.1
3.5 6.1
2.1
2.0
1.13
3.2
4.0
3.0

3.3

Fig. 6.2: Outgoing cable panel 2000 A,

with pressure relief duct

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1.0 Circuit-breaker compartment 3.0 Cable termination compartment
1.1 Circuit-breaker pole 3.1 Cable plug
1.2 Circuit-breaker operating mechanism 3.2 High voltage cable
1.3 Cable sockets 3.3 Cable fastener
1.4 Test sockets 3.4 Ring core transformer or sensor
1.5 Capacitive voltage indicator system 3.5 Main earthing bar
1.6 Sockets for voltage transformers
1.7 Isolating system for 4.0 Pressure relief duct, bottom
voltage transformers
1.8 Voltage transformer 5.0 Plasma diverter
1.9 Block-type transformer or sensor 5.1 Pressure relief duct, top
1.12Bushing, circuit-breaker/busbar
compartment 6.0 Low voltage compartment
1.13Pressure relief disk 6.1 Central unit of a combined
protection and control device
2.0 Busbar compartment 6.2 Human-machine interface of a
2.1 Busbar system combined protection and control
2.3 Three position disconnector device
2.4 Three position disconnector
mechanism

█ : SF6 insulating gas

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 6.1 Vacuum circuit-breaker, type VD4X
The fixed mounted vacuum circuit-breakers steel lids (2). The contacts (3 and 4),
(fig. 6.1.1) are three phase switching surrounded by the ceramic unit, are of a
devices and fundamentally consist of the copper/chromium composite material. As a
operating mechanism and the three pole consequence of the extremely low static
parts. The pole parts contain the switching pressure of less than 10-7 hPa inside the
elements proper, the vacuum interrupters. interrupter chamber, only a relatively small
contact gap is required to achieve a high
The pole parts are installed on a common dielectric strength. The switching motion is
mounting plate. The operating mechanism is transmitted into the enclosed system of the
on the opposite side from the mounting vacuum interrupter via a metal bellows (5).
plate. In this way, the pole parts, mounting An anti-rotation element (6) is fitted to
plate and operating mechanism form a protect the metal bellows from torsion and to
single assembly. The mounting plate for this guide the conductor leading to the moving
assembly is screwed to the front wall of the contact. The connection to the operating
circuit-breaker compartment in a gas-tight mechanism is effected by a threaded pin (7)
manner at the works. fastened in the feed conductor.

The pole parts are located in the circuit- If contacts through which current is flowing
breaker compartment which is filled with are opened in a vacuum, a metal vapour arc
SF6, and are therefore protected from arises under short-circuit conditions. This arc
external influences. The operating creates the charge carriers required to
mechanism is located in the low voltage conduct the current inside the vacuum
compartment and is therefore easily interrupter. The arc is extinguished at the
accessible. first natural zero of the alternating current
after switch-off, i.e. after separation of the
Vacuum interrupter contacts. With the rapid reestablishment of
the contact gap in the vacuum, the current
The outer casing of the vacuum interrupter flow is then securely interrupted.
(Fig. 6.1.2) consists of ceramic insulators
(1), whose ends are sealed off by stainless

2 1 3 2 6

4 5 7

Fig. 6.1.1: Vacuum circuit-breaker Fig. 6.1.2: Vacuum interrupter

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Pole parts

The interrupter (1) inside the pole part is

embedded in cast resin or located in a cast
resin pole tube (2). With the breaker closed,
the current flows from breaker terminal (3) to
the fixed contact in the vacuum interrupter,
and from there via the moving contact to
breaker terminal (4). The operating motions
are effected by insulated actuating rods (5).

3 1 2 4 5

Fig. 6.1.3: Pole part and

operating mechanism

Circuit-breaker operating mechanism

The circuit-breaker operating mechanism

(fig. 6.1.3, item 6) is connected to the pole
parts via gas-tight thrust bushings.

The circuit-breaker is equipped with a

mechanical stored-energy spring
mechanism. The stored-energy spring can
be charged either manually or by a motor.
Opening and closing of the device can be
performed by means of mechanical
pushbuttons or by electrical releases
(closing, opening and undervoltage
releases).

The operating mechanism can be configured

for autoreclosing and, with the short motor
charging times involved, also for multi-shot
autoreclosing.

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 The front of the operating mechanism (fig.
6.1.4) accommodates the mechanical on (1)
and off (2) pushbuttons, the receptacle for
manual charging of the stored-energy
spring (3), the mechanical indicators for
“Circuit-breaker ON” “Circuit-breaker
OFF” (4), “Stored-energy spring charged”,
“Stored-energy spring discharged” (5) and
an operating cycle counter (6) and the name
plate for the circuit-breaker (7).

2
4

6
3

Fig. 6.1.4: Controls for the circuit-breaker operating mechanism

Mechanism variants

When digital secondary systems, e.g. the

multifunctional protection and control unit
REF542 plus, are used, sensors are used to
detect the switch positions. The operating
mechanism can be equipped with auxiliary
switches for conventional secondary
systems, or with a combination of sensors
and auxiliary switches. The various options
for secondary equipment in the mechanism
variants can be found in table 6.1.1.

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 Protection and control concepts

+ conventional
Protection and

Protection and

+ additional
control unit

control unit

protection
REF 54x

REF 54x

Separate
functions

control
Standard

Standard

Standard
Option

Option

Option
-M0 Charging motor for spring mechanism x x x
-B0S Sensor “Stored-energy spring charged” x
-S1 Auxiliary switch “Spring charged” x x
-Y2 Shunt release OFF x x x
-Y3 Shunt release ON x x x
-B0A Sensor “Circuit-breaker OFF” x x
-B0E Sensor “Circuit-breaker ON” x x
-S3, -S4 Auxiliary switch “CB ON/OFF” x x
-S5 Auxiliary switch “CB ON/OFF” x x
-K0 Antipumping relay x
-Y1 Blocking magnet “CB OFF” x x x
-S2 Auxiliary switch for blocking magnet x x x
Auxiliary switch for fault signal
-S7 x
(impulse time 35 ms)
-Y4 1) Undervoltage release x x x
1)
-Y7 Indirect overcurrent release x x x
nd
-Y9 2 shunt release OFF x x x

Table 6.1.1: Secondary equipment options for the circuit-breaker operating mechanism
variants

1)
Combination of –Y4 with –Y7 is not possible.

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 Functions of the vacuum circuit-breaker Series connected reed contacts (= switches
operated by permanent magnets) detect the
• Switching operating current on and correct positions of the three contacts in the
off earthing switch ON position. (Figs. 6.2.2 and
• Short-circuit breaking operations 6.2.3)
• Earthing function in conjunction with
the three position disconnector

For earthing, the three position disconnector

prepares the connection to earth while in the
de-energised condition. Earthing proper is
performed by the circuit-breaker. A circuit-
breaker functioning as an earthing switch is Perm. magnet Reed contact
of higher quality than any other earthing
switch, as is demonstrated especially by the
Fig. 6.2.2: Three position disconnector in the
large number of operating cycles (switching
central position
onto a fault) and the avoidance of gas
contamination.

6.2 Three position disconnector

The three position disconnectors are
combined disconnectors and earthing
switches. The three switch positions,
connecting, disconnecting and earthing, are
clearly defined by the mechanical structure
of the switch. Simultaneous connection and
earthing is therefore impossible. Perm. magnet Reed contact

The three position disconnectors are motor- Fig. 6.2.3: Three position disconnector in the
operated rod-type switches whose live earthing switch ON position (reed contact
switching components are located in the switched on by permanent magnet)
busbar compartment filled with SF6, while the
mechanism block is easily accessible in the Three position disconnector operating
low voltage compartment. mechanism

The switch (fig. 6.2.1) has its disconnected The operating mechanism block for the
position in the central position. In the three position disconnector consists of the
disconnector ON and earthing switch ON following functional groups (figs. 6.2.4 to
limit positions, the moving contact (sliding 6.2.7):
part) (2) driven by an insulating spindle (1)
reaches the fixed contacts (disconnector • Drive motor (1)
contact (3) or earthing contact (4)) which are • Position detection with position
fitted with one or two spiral contacts. sensors (2) or auxiliary switches (3)
• Integrated LED for position indication
when sensors are used
• Mechanical position indicator (4)
• Hand crank receptacle for
emergency manual operation (5)
• Mechanical access interlock for
emergency manual operation (6)
when the circuit-breaker is closed
(optional with position sensors)

3 2 1 4 The various options for secondary

equipment in the mechanism variants can
Fig. 6.2.1: Three position disconnector be found in table 6.2.1.
In disconnector ON position

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 1

6
A
Cover

Fig. 6.2.4: Three position disconnector mechanism with auxiliary switches (3) and mechanical
access interlock for emergency manual operation (6)

Fig. 6.2.5: (Detail A in fig. 6.2.4 – without cover) Auxiliary switches for switch position
detection (3) and mechanical access interlock (closed) for emergency manual operation (6)

Fig. 6.2.6: Three position disconnector mechanism with sensors for switch position detection

Fig. 6.2.7: (Detail B in fig. 6.2.6) Sensors (2) for switch position detection
(Optional with auxiliary switches (3 in fig. 6.2.4) and access interlock for emergency manual
operation (6 in fig. 6.2.5))

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 Protection and control
concepts

+ add. functions

+ conventional
Protection and

Protection and
REF 542 plus

REF 542 plus

control unit

control unit

protection
Separate

control
Standard

Standard

Standard
Option

Option
-M1 Drive motor x x x
Sensor to detect switch position
-B1A x x
“Disconnector OFF”
Sensor to detect switch position
-B1E x x
“Disconnector ON”
Sensor to detect switch position
-B5A x x
“Earthing switch OFF”
Sensor to detect switch position
-B5E x x
“Earthing switch ON”
Microswitch to detect switch position
-S15 x
“Disconnector OFF”
Microswitch to detect switch position
-S16 x
“Disconnector ON”
Microswitch to detect switch position
-S57 x
“Earthing switch OFF”
Microswitch to detect switch position
-S58 x
“Earthing switch ON”
-S11 Auxiliary switch “Disconnector OFF” x x

-S13 Auxiliary switch “Disconnector OFF” x x

-S211 Microswitch “Disconnector OFF” x x

-S12 Auxiliary switch “Disconnector ON” x x

-S212, -S214 Microswitch “Disconnector ON” x x

-S51 Auxiliary switch “Earthing switch OFF” x x

-S251, -S253 Microswitch “Earthing switch OFF” x x

-S52 Auxiliary switch “Earthing switch ON” x x

Reed contacts to detect the “Earthing
-B5E1/2/3 x x x
switch ON” switch position
Microswitch for (optional) access
-S151, -S152 blocking of hand crank receptacle for x x x
emergency manual operation

Table 6.2.1: Secondary equipment options for the three position disconnector operating
mechanism variants in a feeder panel

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6.3 Busbar
The busbars, located in the gas compensation for expansion in the busbars
compartment of the panels, are connected running through a switchgear system is
together by plug-in busbar connectors (figs. necessary.
6.3.1 to 6.3.3). The busbar connection
consists of the cast resin busbar socket (1) The circuit-breaker and busbar compart-
mounted in the busbar compartment from ments are separate chambers in the gas
the inside, the silicone insulating part (2), the system. Busbar operation therefore con-
contact tube (3) and the spring contacts (4). tinues to be possible in the event of a fault
in the circuit-breaker compartment of an
The electrically conductive connection from outgoing feeder panel. The gas systems of
the embedded part of the cast resin busbar adjacent busbar compartments are also not
socket to the contact tube is established by connected to each other (exception: double
one or two spring contacts, depending on feeder panels, see page 62).
the rated busbar current. The silicone
insulating part isolates the high voltage The plug connector system on the one hand
potential from earth potential. The surfaces facilitates the delivery of panels tested at the
of all electrically conductive components works for leakage and dielectric strength,
(embedded part, spring contact and contact and on the other hand no gas work during
tube) which are accessible from the outside installation at site is necessary for rated
are silver plated. As the contact tubes are currents up to 2000 A.
axially movable, no further

1 2 3

4
Fig. 6.3.1: Busbar socket (1) with
insulating part (2), contact tube (3) and spring contacts (4)

Fig.6.3.2:Busbar connection, plugged in at Fig. 6.3.3: Busbar connection, plugged in at

one end both ends

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 End panels

End panels are available in versions which to remove any panel from the middle of a
permit extension. In these versions, the switchgear installation.
busbar sockets are dielectrically sealed off
with blanking plugs. If extension is definitely The busbar interrupted by removal of the
not necessary, busbar end insulators (fig. panel can be temporarily bridged with the
6.3.5) can be used in place of the aid of a coupler box.
conventional busbar sockets.
Direct connection of fully insulated bars
Removal of intermediate panels to the busbar

The busbar connection with busbar socket, Fully insulated bars can be connected with
insulating part and contact tube can be special busbar sockets in an end panel (fig.
dismantled when the busbar is earthed, the 6.3.6).
SF6 properly pumped out and the busbar
compartment opened. It is therefore possible

1 2

Fig. 6.3.4: Busbar enclosure with busbar Fig. 6.3.5: Busbar enclosure with busbar
sockets (1) end insulators (2)

Fig. 6.3.6: Direct connection of fully

insulated bars to the busbar

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6.4 Inner cone termination system
Inner cone sockets to EN 50181 (size 2 or
size 3) fitted in a gas-tight manner in the
floor plate of the circuit-breaker
compartment facilitate plug-in connection of
cables, fully insulated bars or surge
arresters.

The inner cone termination system is above

all notable for its total insulation and the
associated protection against accidental
contact. The termination height of 1.25 m Fig. 6.4.1: View into the gas-insulated
ensures good accessibility during installation circuit-breaker compartment with inner
of the cables. cone sockets

6.4.1 Connection of cables

An overview of the cross-sections of the
cables to be connected is presented in table
6.4.1. As the assignment of plug sizes to the
actual cable used can depend on further
cable data, these are to be discussed with
the plug supplier.
Up to four cables per phase can be used,
depending on the panel design.
Fig. 6.4.1.1: View into the
Cable
Rated voltage cable termination compartment
Plug cross-
in air with cable plugs and cables
size section
[kV]
[mm2]
2 95 - 300
12
3 240 - 630

2 50 - 300
24
3 150 - 630

2 50 - 240
36
3 95 - 630

Table 6.4.1: Assignment of cable cross-

sections

6.4.2 Connection of fully insulated

bars
Connection of fully insulated bars in place of
cables is possible using sockets of size 3
(up to 1250 A) or special sockets (up to
2500 A).

Fig. 6.4.2.1: Connection of a

fully insulated bar using
plug size 3

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 6.4.3 Connection of surge arresters
Connection of plug-in surge arresters of
sizes 2 (12- 36 kV) and 3 (24 – 36 kV) in
place of cables is possible (fig. 6.4.3.1).

ABB-Polim® surge arresters are to be used.

The surge arresters consist of zinc oxide
varistors, which provide optimum protection
from hazardous overvoltages. The varistors
are located in an aluminium casing and
embedded in silicone.

1
6.5 Main earthing bar
The main earthing bar of the switchgear
system runs through the cable termination
compartments of the panels. The earthing
bars in the individual panels are connected
together during installation at site. It is
recommended to connect the main earthing
bar of the switchgear system to the main Fig. 6.4.3.1: Connection of
station earth as often as possible (at the first surge arresters (1)
and last panel of the switchgear installation
and at every second or third panel in
between).

The cross-section of the main earthing bar is

300 mm2 (ECuF30 30 mm x 10 mm).

6.6 Test sockets

Incoming and outgoing cable panels are
equipped with test sockets (figs.
6.6.1 and 6.6.2) at the rear. The test sockets
are used for cable tests, for insulation
testing on the panels, for testing of the
protection systems by primary current
injection and for maintenance earthing of the
relevant feeder panel. Suitable testing and Fig. 6.6.1: View into the circuit-breaker
earthing sets are available for this purpose compartment: test sockets
(figs. 6.6.3 to 6.6.5).
The test sockets must be closed off with
blanking plugs of high dielectric strength
during normal operation of the panel.

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 Fig. 6.6.2: Test sockets (above the
capacitive voltage indicator
systems), access prevented by high
dielectric strength blanking plugs

Fig. 6.6.3: Current test plug Fig. 6.6.4: Voltage test plug

Fig. 6.6.5: Earthing set

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 6.7 Capacitive voltage indicator
systems
Various capacitive, low impedance voltage
indicator systems are available for checking
of the off-circuit condition of a feeder. The
high voltage capacitor is integrated in the
test sockets and – when an additional
capacitive voltage indicator system is fitted
in the panel door – in the cable sockets.

The single phase LRM system or the KVDS

system are suitable for use at the rear of the
panel. In addition, the three phase LRM
system, the KVDS system or the CAVIN Fig. 6.7.1: Single phase LRM system
system (with switching contacts) can be (below the test sockets)
fitted in the panel door.

All systems used comply with IEC 61243-5.

Single phase LRM-system (Fig. 6.7.1)

• Additional indicator unit (fig. 6.7.3)

required
• Repeat testing necessary

Three phase LRM-system (fig. 6.7.2)

Fig. 6.7.2: Three phase LRM system
• Additional indicator unit (fig. 6.7.3)
required
• Repeat testing necessary

KVDS system (fig. 6.7.4)

• LC display
• Three phase
• No additional indicator unit required
• Maintenance-free with integrated
self-test:
o No symbol visible:
De-energised Fig. 6.7.3: Indicator unit for LRM systems
o Half lightning arrow
displayed:
Voltage applied
o Full lightning arrow
displayed:
Voltage applied and self-
test passed

Fig. 6.7.4: KVDS system

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CAVIN system (fig. 6.7.5)

As the KVDS system, but:

• Two integrated relay contacts for

signals/interlocks
• LED display of relay status:
o No Error: Relay 1 closed
(All three conductors have
the same voltage state and
auxiliary voltage is
available.)
o Error: Relay 1 open
(The three conductors are
carrying different voltages,
or the auxiliary voltage has
failed.)
o HV OFF:
Relay 2 closed
(UL1 = UL2 = UL3 < phase to
earth voltage when the
response voltage is
reached.)
o HV ON:
Relay 2 open (In at least
one phase, U / √3 > phase Fig. 6.7.5: CAVIN-System
to earth voltage when the
response voltage is
reached, or auxiliary voltage
has failed.)
• Auxiliary voltage required for the
relays

Auxiliary voltage
Integrated self-
characteristics

indicator unit

required for
Installation

LC display
Additional

Two relay
Technical

contacts
required
System

relays
point

test

Single
LRM Low impedance Standard Panel rear x
phase

Three
LRM Low impedance Option Panel door x
phase

Three Panel rear /

KVDS Low impedance Option x x
phase panel door

Three
CAVIN Low impedance Option Panel door x x x x
phase

Table 6.7.1: Scope of function of the capacitive voltage indicator systems

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 6.8 Current and voltage detection
devices
The areas of application for current and Voltage sensors
voltage detection devices are
The voltage sensor functions on the principle
• Protection applications of a potentiometer-type resistor. The output
• Measurement signal from the voltage sensor is proportional
• Billing metering to the primary voltage and linear throughout
the working range.
Conventional current and voltage
transformers and/or current and voltage
sensors may optionally be used.

Current transformers

The inductive transmission principle of a

current transformer is based on the use of a
ferromagnetic core. Irrespective of its
structure as a bushing or block-type
transformer, bar-primary or wound-primary
transformer, a current transformer is in
principle subject to hysteresis and
saturation. In the rated current range, the
primary and secondary currents are
proportional and in phase.

Voltage transformers

Inductive voltage transformers are low

capacity transformers in which the primary
and secondary voltage is proportional and in
phase. The primary and secondary windings
are electrically isolated from each other.

Current sensors
Fig. 6.8.1: Principle of the current sensor
The current sensor functions on the principle
of the Rogowski coil. This is a coil consisting
of a uniform winding on an enclosed, non-
magnetic core of constant cross-section.
The voltage induced in the secondary circuit
is proportional to the change in time of the
primary current. The current sensor signal
therefore has a phase shift of 90°, which has
to be compensated for by integration in the
subsequent processing.

Fig. 6.8.2: Principle of the voltage sensor

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 Advantages of sensor technology The following current and voltage detection
devices can be used (see fig. 6.8.3):
• Usable for protection and metering
• Size: Sensors are significantly smaller • Device A: Block-type transformer,
than inductive instrument block-type sensor or combined block-
transformers type transformer/sensor in the circuit-
• Large dynamic range (amplitude and breaker compartment
frequency bandwidth) • Device B: for current detection: Ring
• Sensors are insensitive to core transformer or ring core sensor (1
ferroresonance and DC voltage cable per phase) in the cable
components termination compartment
• The output signal transmitted is a low- • Device C: Ring core transformer for
level signal – even at maximum short- earth fault detection below the panel
circuit currents and voltages (in the cable basement)
• Short-circuit proof • Device D: Current transformer
• Versatile in service between the three position
• AC and DC test voltage proof disconnector and circuit-breaker in a
components sectionaliser and riser panel
• High reliability and availability • Device E: Voltage transformer
• No hazard from exposed terminals (outside the gas compartment only,
• Lower temperature rise plug-in type and isolatable in the
earthed condition)

Conventional current and voltage

transformers are certifiable.
E

B
E

Fig. 6.8.3: Current and voltage detection devices

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 Protection and control concept

Protection and Third party

Protection and control unit protection
Device Contents control unit REF54x + devices +
REF54x additional conventional
functions1) control units

Current sensor x

Current sensor +
current transformer x
core
Several current
A transformer cores x

Current sensor +
x
voltage sensor
Current sensor +
current transformer
x
core +
voltage sensor
Current sensor
x
(1 cable per phase)
B
x

C Current transformer x x x

D x x

E Voltage transformer x x x

Table 6.8.1: Use of current and voltage detection devices with various protection
and control concepts (see also section 4, page 14)

1)
The additional functions are, for example:
• Billing metering
• Transient earth fault
• Differential protection
• Backup protection

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6.8.1 Block-type transformers and
block-type sensors

P1
Current sensor

CT core

Voltage sensor

P2

Fig. 6.8.1.1: Block-type transformer or Fig. 6.8.1.2: Circuit diagram of the block-type
block-type sensor transformer/sensor (example)

The block-type transformer or block-type The current sensor for rated currents up to
sensor consists of cast resin in which the 2500 A has one tap (see fig. 6.8.1.4).
corresponding components are embedded.
It is located in the gas compartment, and is The measurement accuracy is better than
therefore protected from external influences. 1%.
The terminal board is easily accessible from
the outside. The cross-section of the Voltage sensor
connecting wires is 2.5 mm² (larger cross-
sections on request). The voltage sensor for operating voltages up
The terminal board is sealable. The to 6 kV has a ratio of 5000 : 1, for up to
advantage of the block-type transformer 24 kV a ratio of 10000 : 1, and for 36 kV a
over ring core transformers is that only one ratio of 20000 : 1 (see figs. 6.8.1.3 and
transformer is required when several cables 6.8.1.4). The measurement accuracy is
per phase are used. No provision has to be better than 1%.
made for ring core transformers during cable
installation. Current transformer

The possible combinations of current When only current transformers are used,
sensors, current transformers and voltage the device can contain up to 3 current
sensors can be seen in table 6.8.1. transformer cores in a 600 mm wide panel
and up to 5 current transformer cores in an
Current sensor 800 mm wide panel (see also section 6.8.4).

The current sensor for rated currents up to

1250 A has three taps. The sensors can be
adjusted to suit the working range by
corresponding connection of the secondary
wiring at the terminal board (see fig.
6.8.1.3).

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 Primary conductor
80 A / 240 A / 640 A / 150 mV
Class1 IN = 1250 A
Ip = 80 kA
Ik3s = 31.5 kA

Working area:
S1 – S2: 320…1280 A
S1 – S3: 120… 480 A
S1 – S4: 40… 160 A

… 6 kV: Pick-off 5000:1

…24 kV: Pick-off 10000:1
…36 kV: Pick-off 20000:1

Fig. 6.8.1.3: Circuit diagram of the current and voltage detection devices in the gas
compartment, example with current and voltage sensors, rated current ≤ 1250 A

Primary conductor
1600 A / 150 mV
Class 1 IN = 2500 A
Ip = 80 kA
Ik3s = 31.5 kA

Working area:
S1 – S2: 800…3200 A
… 6 kV: Pick-off 5000:1
…24 kV: Pick-off 10000:1
…36 kV: Pick-off 20000:1

Fig. 6.8.1.4: Circuit diagram of the current and voltage detection devices in the gas
compartment, example with current and voltage sensors, rated current: 2500 A

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6.8.2 Ring core current transformers

The winding of the ring core transformer is

located in a cast resin casing. The
transformer has a terminal board with the
winding taps or embedded connecting
cables. The cross-section of the connecting
wires is 2.5 mm² (larger cross-sections on
request). Depending on the primary current,
up to 3 cores can be accommodated in a
ring core transformer. Typically, one current
transformer is used per phase.

Fig. 6.8.2.1: Ring core current transformer

The following models are available:

235 max. 150

200
min. Ø130

Fig. 6.8.2.2: Ring core current transformer (one cable per phase, plug size 2)

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 240 max. 120

235
min. Ø150

Fig. 6.8.2.3: Ring core current transformer (one cable per phase, up to plug size 3)

400

130 210

280 max.120

Fig. 6.8.2.4: Ring core current transformer (two cables per phase, up to plug size 2)
420

155 235

310 max.120

Fig. 6.8.2.5: Ring core current transformer (two cables per phase, up to plug size 3)

In the models shown, the primary cable with Earth fault transformers
fitted plug can be threaded through the
transformer. Further types of ring core Earth fault transformers are special ring core
current transformer (e.g. with smaller transformers. As all the power cables in a
internal diameter or greater overall height) panel are routed through the transformer, the
are available and up to two transformers per opening in the transformer has to be
phase can be used on request. correspondingly large. As a result of their
size, earth fault transformers are installed in
the cable basement below the panel.

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6.8.3 Ring core sensors

The Rogowski coil of the ring core sensor is

enclosed in a cast resin casing. The sensor
has a terminal board with three winding
taps. The working range of the sensor is set
on the terminal board. The secondary wiring
connected there is led uncut up to the
protection device.
Ring core sensors can be used in panels
with one cable per phase.

The cable plugs are to be fitted after the

cables have been passed through the
relevant sensors.

The weight of the ring core sensor is approx.

2.5 kg.
Fig. 6.8.3.1: Ring core sensors

Primary conductor
80 A / 240 A / 640 A / 150 mV IN = 800 A
Ip = 80 kA
Ik3s = 31.5 kA

Working area:
S1 – S2: 320…1280 A
S1 – S3: 120… 480 A
S1 – S4: 40… 160 A

Fig. 6.8.3.2: Circuit diagram of the ring core sensor

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 6.8.4 Dimensioning of current
transformer cores

Dimensioning of current transformer cores is

order-related, taking the following factors
into account:

• Application (protection, measuring or

billing metering)

• Primary and secondary

variables (rated, short-circuit and
secondary current)

• Accuracy and transmission behaviour

• Transformer capacity

Rated voltage Ur kV 24 36
Max. operating voltage kV 24 40.5
Rated short duration power-frequency
Ud kV 50 70 (85)
withstand voltage
Rated lightning impulse withstand voltage Up kV 125 170 (185)
Rated frequency fr Hz 50 / 60
100 / 250 x Ir,
Rated thermal short-time current Itherm
max. 31.5kA / 3s
Rated impulse current Ip kA 80

Panel width mm 600 800

Rated primary current Ir A ...1250 ...1250 ...2500
Rated secondary current A 1 or 5
Max. number of cores 3 5 5
Core data (dependent on rated
primary current)
Measuring cores Capacity VA 2.5 - 15
Class 0.2 / 0.5 / 1
Protection cores Capacity VA 2.5 -30
Class 5P to 10P
Overcurrent factor 10 to 20

Table 6.8.4.1: Technical data of a block-type current transformer (Device A, page 39)

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6.8.5 Voltage transformers

The voltage transformers are always located sockets in metering panels also provide an
outside the gas compartments. They are of earthing function for the isolated
the plug-in type (plugs size 2 to DIN 47637 transformers.
and EN 50181). Isolating systems in the gas
compartments are connected in series with The panel widths required for various rated
the sockets. The voltage transformers can voltages and the electrical data can be found
therefore be isolated for testing purposes in in table 6.8.5.1.
the earthed condition, and it is not
necessary to remove them for testing. The
isolating system for the voltage transformer

Fig. 6.8.5.1: Voltage transformer on a Fig. 6.8.5.2: Sockets for voltage

cable termination panel transformers with
series isolating systems

Rated thermal long-

Rated thermal duration current of the
Rated voltage Panel width Max. capacity Class
current limit earth fault winding at
1.9 x UN / 8h

kV mm VA A A

15 0.2
600 45 0.5 4 4
100 1
12
30 0.2
800 75 0.5 6 6
150 1
15 0.2
600 45 0.5 4 4
24 100 1
30 0.2
800 75 0.5 6 6
150 1
30 0.2
36 800 75 0.5 6 6
150 1

Table 6.8.5.1: Technical data of the voltage transformers

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 6.9 Sulphur hexafluoride
Sulphur hexafluoride (chemical symbol SF6) For this purpose, the signal from an
is non-toxic, non-combustible, chemically additional switching contact for all the gas
inactive gas with a high dielectric strength density sensors (threshold 190 kPa) is
(factor 3 relative to air at atmospheric logically linked to an overcurrent excitation
pressure). It is approx. five times heavier system and used to trip defined circuit-
than air and does not harm the ozone layer. breakers. The logic operation is performed
by the combined protection and control unit
SF6 has been used in HV-switchgears since REF542plus, and reduces the breaking time
1960. to only approx. 100 ms.

Leakage testing of the gas compartments

6.10 Gas system in the panels during manufacturing process

SF6 is used as the insulating medium. The leakage rate of the gas compartments is
determined by integral leakage testing.
The gas compartments are designed as The panel is placed in a hermetically sealed
hermetically sealed pressure systems. As test chamber. The panel and the test
they are filled with SF6, constant ambient chamber are evacuated. The gas
conditions are permanently ensured for the compartments in the panel are filled with
entire high voltage area of the panel. It is not helium. In this condition, the leakage rate is
necessary to top up the insulating gas during determined by measurement of the helium
the expected service life of the system. content in the test chamber. The helium is
Under normal operating conditions, no recovered after measurement, and the gas
checks on the insulating gas are necessary. compartments in the panel simultaneously
The insulating gas is maintenance-free. evacuated. They are then filled with SF6 at
the rated filling pressure for insulation
The circuit-breaker compartment and the (130 kPa at 20 °C).
busbar compartment in each panel are
separate gas compartments with their own
gas filling connectors (fig. 6.10.1). The gas 1 2
compartments of the individual panels in a
row are not connected together (exception:
double feeder panels, see page 62).
.

The service pressure in the individual gas

compartments is monitored by separate
density sensors (temperature-compensated
pressure sensors, fig. 6.10.1). Any drop
below the insulation warning level (120 kPa)
in a gas compartment is displayed on the
protection and control unit or by a signal
lamp. Operation of the panel at atmospheric
pressure (100 kPa – exceptions: Rated
voltage > 36 kV: 120 kPa and double feeder
panel: 110 kPa) is possible if the SF6 content
of the insulating gas is at least 95%.

As an option, the thermal effects of an Fig. 6.10.1: Gas filling connector (1) and
internal arc fault can be limited by an Ith density sensor (2)
protection function.

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6.11 Pressure relief systems
In the unlikely event of an internal arc fault in
the gas compartment, the relevant pressure
relief disk opens.

There are facilities for panel by panel

pressure relief, or for pressure relief into the
switchroom or to the top via pressure relief
ducts and an absorber. The use of pressure
relief ducts requires metal-clad cable
termination compartments.
Plasma diverter
Panel by panel pressure relief (fig. 6.11.1)

The pressure in the busbar compartment is

discharged through the lower pressure relief
duct, preferably up to a sectionaliser, riser or
metering panel. There, a pressure relief flap
opens to the rear.

Pressure from the circuit-breaker

compartment is discharged to the rear via
plasma diverters.

Pressure relief via pressure relief ducts Fig. 6.11.1: Panel by panel pressure relief
and absorbers into the switchroom (fig.
6.11.2)

As an option, the pressure from the metal- Pressure relief duct Absorber
clad cable termination compartment can be
discharged to the lower pressure relief duct
via an upper pressure relief duct designed as
a broad end cover at the end of the
switchgear block. The upper and lower ducts
are connected at an absorber duct at the end
of the switchgear installation. The pressure
wave is cooled and discharged into the
switchroom by means of (plasma) absorbers.

Fig. 6.11.2: Pressure relief duct

(discharging into the switchroom)

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 Pressure relief to the outside via pressure
relief ducts and absorbers (fig. 6.11.3)

Discharge of the pressure takes place in

principle in the same way as pressure relief Pressure relief duct
via absorbers. The pressure is discharged
into the open air by means of a customised
pressure relief duct extension leading to an
opening in the outside wall of the
switchroom.

Fig. 6.11.3: Pressure relief duct

(discharging to the outside)

7. Range of panels
The following panel variants are available:

• Incoming and outgoing feeder panels

• Cable termination panels
• Termination panels for fully insulated
bars
• Sectionaliser and riser panels
• Metering panels
• Double feeder panels
• Special panels

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7.1 Feeder panels

7.1.1 Incoming and outgoing

feeder panels

2100 2100

1500 1300

Fig. 7.1.1.1: Outgoing feeder panel, Fig. 7.1.1.2: Outgoing feeder panel, 800 A,
1250 A, with ring core CTs with ring core CTs or sensors

2400 2400

1800 1500

Fig. 7.1.1.3: Incoming feeder panel 2000 A Fig. 7.1.1.4: Incoming feeder panel 1250 A

2740
2400

1850 1800

Fig. 7.1.1.5: Incoming feeder panel 2500 A, Fig. 7.1.1.6: Incoming feeder panel 2500 A,
cooling by fan cooling by heat sink

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 Voltage transformer,
plug-in type

2nd coupling electrode

for capacitive voltage
indicator in the door

Block-type current transformer /

block-type sensor

Inner cone socket

1 x size 2 or 3
and current transformer or current sensor (ring core)

Inner cone socket

2 x size 2 or 3
and current transformer (ring core)

Inner cone socket

1..2 x size 2 or
1..4 x size 3

Inner cone socket

1 x size 2 or 3 or
2 or 3 x size 3
and plug-in surge arrester

Ur: ...24 kV (with voltage transformer)

...36 kV (without voltage transformer)
Panel width 600 mm:
Ir: …1250 A
Ip : ...25 kA (31.5 kA at 17.5 kV)
Ur: ...36 kV (with voltage transformer)
Panel width 800 mm: Ir: ...2500 A
Ip : ...31.5 kA
Panel depth 1300 mm: Ir: ... 800 A 1 socket per phase
Panel depth 1500 mm: Ir: ...1250 A 2 sockets per phase
Panel depth 1850 mm: Ir: ...2500 A 4 sockets per phase, forced ventilation (fan)
Panel depth 1800 mm: Ir: ...2500 A 3 sockets per phase, static cooling (heat sink)

Table 7.1.1.1: Overview of variants for incoming and outgoing feeder panels

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 7.1.2 Cable termination panels

2100

Fig. 7.1.2.1: Cable termination panel

1250 A

1500

2nd coupling electrode for

capacitive voltage
indicator in the door

Inner cone socket

2 x size 2 or 3

Inner cone socket

3 or 4 x size 3

Ur: ...36 kV
Panel width 600 mm: Ir: …1250 A
Ip : ...31.5 kA
Ur: ...36 kV
Panel width 800 mm: Ir: ...2000 A
Ip : ...31.5 kA
Panel depth 1500 mm: Ir: ...1250 A 2 sockets per phase
Panel depth 1800 mm: Ir: ...2000 A 3 and 4 sockets per phase

Table 7.1.2.2: Overview of variants for cable termination panels

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 7.1.3 Termination panels for
fully insulated bars
Depending on the panel version, fully
insulated bars can be connected to the
panel from the top or from the bottom.

2270 2400

1500 1500

Fig. 7.1.3.1: Termination panel for fully Fig. 7.1.3.2: Termination panel
insulated bars, 2000 A, bar connection at for fully insulated bars, 2000 A,
top. with voltage transformer on
outgoing feeder, bar connection
at bottom.

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 Voltage transformer,
plug-in type 1)

1) 2)

1)
Current transformer

or
Block-type current
transformer / block-type
Voltage transformer, sensor
plug-in type 2)

e.g. transformer connection

Ur: ...24 kV
Panel width 600 mm: Ir: ...1250 A
Ip: ...25 kA (31.5 kA at 17.5 kV)
Ur: ...36 kV
Panel width 800 mm: Ir: ...2500 A
Ip: ...31.5 kA
Panel depth 1500 mm: Ir: ...2000 A
Panel depth 1560 mm: Ir: ...2500 A Forced ventilation (fan)
Panel depth 1750 mm: Ir: ...2500 A Static cooling (heat sink)

Table 7.1.3.1: Overview of variants for termination panels for fully insulated bars

1)
For 2500 A – Variant with bar connection from above available
2)
For 2000 A – Variant with bar connection from below available

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 7.2 Busbar sectionaliser
and riser panels
A sectionaliser panel and a riser panel are
required for the implementation of bus
couplings.

Bus couplings can be integrated in a

switchgear block. The busbar connections
and coupling connections are of the plug-in
type, using busbar sockets. Couplings
between two system blocks can be effected
by means of cables or connections with fully
insulated trunking bars.

Integration of busbar voltage transformers is

possible as an option.

7.2.1 Couplings within

a switchgear block
Together with the three position
disconnector, the sectionaliser panel
contains the circuit-breaker and, where
appropriate, a current transformer between
the three position disconnector and the
circuit-breaker. The riser panel contains a
block-type current transformer or sensor.

Installation variants “sectionaliser left – riser

right” and vice versa are possible.

2270 2270

1800 18

Fig. 7.2.1.1: Sectionaliser panel, 2000 A, with Fig. 7.2.1.2: Riser panel, 2000 A,
busbar voltage measurement with busbar voltage measurement

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 1)2)
Voltage transformer,
plug-in type

CT 1)

Block-type CT
/ sensor 2)

Ur: ...24 kV (with voltage transformer)

...36 kV (without voltage transformer)
Panel width 600 mm: Ir: …1250 A
Ip : Sectionaliser panel:...25 kA (31.5 kA at 17.5 kV)
Ip : Riser panel:...31.5 kA
Ur: ...36 kV (with voltage transformer)
Panel width 800 mm: Ir: ...2500 A
Ip : ...31.5 kA
Panel depth 1250 mm: Ir: ...1250 A (without voltage transformer)
Panel depth 1450 mm: Ir: ...1250 A (with voltage transformer)
Panel depth 1750 mm: Ir: ...2500 A

Table. 7.2.1.1: Overview of variants for sectionaliser and riser panels for installation within a
switchgear block

1)
Available for 2000 A and 2500 A variants
2)
Block-type current transformer or sensor

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 7.2.2 Couplings using fully
insulated bars (connection
of two system blocks)
Panels with bar connections from above or
below are available. The fully insulated bars
can therefore be routed above the panels or
through the cable basement. The bars are
fastened to the ceiling of the station room or
to the floor of the cable basement.

When the two switchgear blocks are installed

opposite each other as mirror images and
the fully insulated, three-phase bar system is
routed in parallel, a phase reversal at the
connections on the sectionaliser or riser
panel is necessary. For this purpose, the
connecting bars for L1 and L3 in the busbar
compartment between the busbar and three
position disconnector are exchanged at the
works. The phase relation in the busbar
system in the panels is preserved by this
procedure.

2270

1500 1450

Fig. 7.2.2.1: Coupling by fully insulated bars (connection of two switchgear blocks), 2000 A
(Example: Bars routed above the panels)

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 Voltage transformer, Voltage transformer,
plug-in type 1) plug-in type 1)

1) Current transformer 2) Current transformer 2)

2)

or
Block-type CT /
sensor

Sectionaliserpanel Riser panel

Fully insulated bar

Ur: ...24 kV
Panel width 600 mm: Ir: …1250 A
Ip : ...25 kA (31.5 kA at 17.5 kV)
Ur: ...36 kV
Panel width 800 mm: Ir: ...2500 A (connection from above)
Ip : ...31.5 kA
Panel depth 1250 mm: Ir: ...1250 A riser panel

Panel depth 1500 mm: Ir: ...1250 A sectionaliser panel

Panel depth 1450 mm: Ir: ...2000 A riser panel

Panel depth 1500 mm: Ir: ...2000 A sectionaliser panel

Panel depth 1560 mm: Ir: ...2500 A forced ventilation (fan)

Panel depth 1750 mm: Ir: ...2500 A static cooling (heat sink)

Table 7.2.2.1: Overview of variants for couplings with fully insulated bars (connection of two
system blocks

1)
For 2000 A and 2500 A – Variants with bar connection from above available
2)
For 2500 A – Variants with bar connection from above available

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 7.2.3 Couplings using cables
(connection of two system blocks)

2270

1500 1500

Fig.7.2.3.1: Coupling by cables, 1250 A

The overview of variants can be found in sections 7.1.1 and 7.1.2.

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7.3 Metering panels

2100

910

Fig. 7.3.1: Metering panel

Panel width 600 mm: Ur: ...24 kV (with voltage transformer)

Panel width 800 mm: Ur: ...36 kV

Panel depth 910 mm: All variants

Table 7.3.1: Schedule of variants for metering panels

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 7.4 Double feeder panels
The structure of the double feeder panel • Only ring core current transformers (for
deviates from that of a conventional outgoing one or two cables per phase) or ring
feeder panel as described below. core sensors (for one cable per phase)
are used. The cable plugs are to be
• The width (= transport width) of a double fitted after the cables have been
feeder panel is 800 mm, with two threaded through the relevant
outgoing feeders of 400 mm width transformers or sensors.
grouped together in the double panel.
• Two separate low voltage compartment
• The busbar compartment for the two doors (width 400 mm) are fitted.
feeders in a double feeder panel is a
continuous gas compartment extending • Technical data which deviate from the
over the panel width of 800 mm. conventional panel (compare section 3,
page 10)::
• The two circuit-breaker compartments in
a double feeder panel are two indepen- Ur: ...24 kV
dent units. Ik: ...25 kA
Ir (feeder): ...630 A
• Only the inner cone plug system size 2 Ir (busbar): ...2500 A
(1 or 2 x per phase) to EN 50181 is pme (Ur > 17,5 kV) = 110 kPa
used.

2100

400 mm
1500
800 mm

█: SF6 insulating gas

Fig. 7.4.1: Double feeder panel, version with 1 cable per phase

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 7.5 Design to order panels

The panel variants presented in sections 7.1

to 7.3 are standard panels. Should you
require panel variants which are not listed
there when planning your switchgear, please
contact the ABB office responsible for your
area. Our design team will be pleased to
submit and implement technical proposals to
solve your problem.

2400 2100

1500 1200

Fig.7.5.1: Example of a design to order panel: Fig.7.5.2: Example of a design to order panel:
Cable in – cable out panel (12 kV / 25 kA / 800 A) Supply metering (12 kV / 16 kA / 630 A)

2500

1550

Fig. 7.5.3: Example of a design to order panel:

Panel for capacitor switching (36 kV / 31.5 kA / 800 A)

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 7.6 Panels with rated currents
> 2000 A
At a maximum ambient temperature of Different cooling methods are used
40 °C, a maximum 24 h average ambient depending on whether a plasma diverter or a
temperature of 35 °C and a rated frequency pressure relief duct is fitted.
of 50 Hz (standard operating conditions), no
cooling facilities are required for a rated The positions of the relevant fans and heat
current of up to 2000 A. sinks are shown in the illustrations below.

For standard operating conditions and rated A: Radial flow fan

currents > 2000 A (max. 2500 A), two B: Two axial flow fans
cooling methods are available as C1: Small heat sink on the busbar
alternatives: compartment
C2: Large heat sink on the busbar
• Forced ventilation by fans, compartment
combined with heat sinks if D: Tall heat sink on the circuit-breaker
necessary. compartment
• Static cooling by heat sinks. E: Short heat sink on the circuit-breaker
compartment

D
D D
E

A A
A C1
C2 C1 C2

Incoming feeder Sectionaliser or riser Sectionaliser or riser

with voltage transformer without voltage transformer
(busbar measurement)

Fig. 7.6.1:Cooling methods for pressure relief with plasma diverter

(open cable termination compartment)

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 D D
D
E

A A
A C1
C2 C1 C2

Incoming feeder Sectionaliser or riser Sectionaliser or riser

with voltage transformer without voltage transformer
(busbar measurement)

Fig. 7.6.2: Cooling methods for pressure relief via pressure relief ducts
(closed cable termination compartment)

Cooling with fans for Ir = 2500 A

Incoming feeder panel Sectionaliser, riser

Cooling method A + B + E 1) A

Cooling with heat sinks for Ir = 2500 A 2)

Incoming feeder panel, sectionaliser or Sectionaliser or riser with voltage

riser without voltage transformers transformers

Cooling method C2 + D 2 x C1 + D

Table 7.6.1: Cooling methods

1)
Not necessary with current sensors
2)
With closed cable termination compartment: max. 2200 A

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 The cooling facilities required at 8.1 Earthing the busbar by
means of an earthing set
• higher ambient temperatures and/or
With the outgoing feeder earthed (see page
• higher rated currents and/or 28), the test sockets can be fitted with an
earthing set (fig. 6.6.5, page 35) connected
• a rated frequency of 60 Hz to the main earthing bar. Earthing of the
busbar is effected via the closed feeder
may deviate from the cooling methods stated disconnector and subsequently closed
above. Such special cases can be circuit-breaker (see fig. 8.1.1).
investigated on request.
8.2 Earthing the busbar by
means of a sectionaliser and
8 Busbar earthing riser

This section outlines the ways in which the Earthing is effected by the three position
busbar can be earthed. The details of these disconnector and circuit-breaker in the
operations can be found in the relevant sectionaliser/riser (see fig. 8.2.1).
instruction manuals.

earthing set

Fig. 8.1.1: Busbar earthing by earthing set

Fig. 8.2.1: Busbar earthing by sectionaliser and riser

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9. Building planning

9.1 Site requirements

The switchgear can be installed If the earthing connections to the foundation
frame are subsequently no longer
• on a concrete floor, or accessible, they are to be welded to the
• on a raised false floor. frame.

Concrete floor Pressure stress on the switchroom

A concrete floor requires a foundation frame With pressure relief inside the switchroom, a
set into the floor topping. The evenness and pressure rise in the room can be expected in
straightness tolerances for the base of the the – highly unlikely – event of an internal
switchgear system are ensured by the arc fault. This is to be taken into account
foundation frame. The foundation frame can when planning the building. The pressure
be supplied by ABB. rise can be calculated by ABB on request.
Floor openings for power and control cables Pressure relief openings in the switchroom
can be configured as cutouts for each panel, may be necessary.
as continuous cutouts (one each for power
and control cables) or as drill holes. The Ventilation of the switchroom
floor openings are to be free from eddy
currents (drill holes for power cables three Lateral ventilation of the switchroom is
phase – without ridges in between). recommended.

False floor Climate

Below the switchgear, the supporting Heaters are to be fitted in the low voltage
sections of the raised false floor serve as a compartments to preclude condensation
base for the panels. A foundation frame is phenomena (outside the gas-tight
not as a rule necessary. enclosures) resulting from major rapid
temperature fluctuations and corresponding
Earthing of the frames humidity. The specified temperature
conditions (> -5 °C) are also to be ensured
We recommend connecting the foundation by means of room heating.
frame (or raised false floor frame) in as
closely meshed a manner as possible (front
and rear at spacings of max. 3 m) to the
main building earth.

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 9.2 Space required

50 250
1)
2)
> 800 4)

3)
4)

1) 2)
1) 2)

Panel width + 200

> 1300 4)

3)3)
Operation area

> 500 >800

Fig. 9.2.1: Example of a single row installation (dimensions in mm)

50 250
> 800 4)

1) 2)

Panel width + 200

> 2100 4)

Operation area 3)
> 800 4)

> 500 > 800

Fig. 9.2.2: Example of a double row installation (dimensions in mm)

1)
End cover
2)
Pressure relief duct at end (when a pressure relief duct on top of the switchgear block
is used; otherwise 50 mm wide end cover)
3)
Door height: > 2300 mm
4)
Minimum dimension ( permitted reduction in accordance with section 9.3 )

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9.3 Minimum aisle widths and emergency exits

Aisle width
Aisle width in front Remaining aisle
between the
of the system, width in front of
system blocks,
single row the system with
double row
installation the doors open
installation
mm mm mm

Panel width 600 mm only > 1100 > 1700 > 500
Block, consisting of panels of widths 600 mm
and 800 mm > 1300 > 2100 > 500
and 800 mm only

Table 9.3.1: Minimum aisle widths (recommended) in front of the switch gear

Requirement for removal/installation of a panel in an existing row:

Minimum aisle width = maximum panel depth + 300 mm

“Aisles must be at least 800 mm wide. ... The width of emergency exit routes must be at least 500 mm,
even when removable parts or doors opened to their limit positions project into the escape route. ...
Exits must be located in such a way that the length of the escape route inside the room ... does not
exceed … 20 m. ... When operator aisles do not exceed a length of 10 m, one exit is sufficient. When
the escape route is longer than 10 m, an exit or emergency exit is necessary at each end. ...
Emergency exit doors [possibly the 2nd door] must be at least 2000 mm high and 750 mm wide (clear
dimensions).” 1)

Usage of voltage test cables Usage of voltage test plugs

System with System with System with System with
pressure relief pressure relief pressure relief pressure relief
System with System with
duct (pressure duct (pressure duct (pressure duct (pressure
plasma diverters plasma diverters
relief inside the relief to the relief inside the relief to the
system room) outside) system room) outside)
mm mm mm mm mm mm
> 600 2) > 800 2) > 500 > 700 2) > 800 2) > 700

Table 9.3.2: Minimum aisle widths behind the switch gear

9.4 Minimum room heights

System with
pressure relief duct System with System with tall
System with to the outside or pressure relief duct heat sinks on at
System with plasma
pressure relief duct voltage and absorber least one circuit-
diverters
to the outside transformers on the (discharge into the breaker
circuit-breaker room) compartment
compartments
mm mm mm mm mm

> 2800 > 2600 > 2700 > 2950 > 3050

Table 9.4.1: Minimum room heights

1)
DIN VDE 0101, page 36
2)
When only panels of 1300 mm depth are used, the aisle width is to be increased by 200 mm.

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 9.5 Floor openings and cable axes

Opening for
primary cables

Primary cables

Opening for
control cables

Operation ailse
Fig. 9.5.1: Outgoing feeder panel,
width 600 mm, depth 1300 mm Fig. 9.5.2: Outgoing feeder panel,
width 800 mm, depth 1300 mm

Fig. 9.5.3: Outgoing feeder panel and

cable termination panel, width 600 mm, Fig. 9.5.4: Outgoing feeder panel,
depth 1500 mm width 800 mm, depth 1500 mm

Fig. 9.5.5: Outgoing feeder panel and cable

termination panel, width 800 mm,
depth 1800 mm (1850 mm with fan cooling)

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 Opening for fully
insulated bar

Fully insulated bar

Opening for control

cables
Operation aisle

Fig. 9.5.6: Termination panel for fully insulated Fig. 9.5.7: Termination panel for fully insulated
bars (without circuit-breaker ,1250 A, connection bars (without circuit-breaker,1250 A,connection
from below), width 600 mm, depth 1250 mm from below), width 800 mm, depth 1250 mm

Fig. 9.5.8: Termination panel for fully insulated Fig. 9.5.9: Termination panel for fully insulated
bars (with circuit-breaker,1250 A,connection bars (with circuit-breaker,1250 A,connection
from below), width 600 mm, depth 1450 mm from below), width 800 mm, depth 1450 mm
(1500 mm) (1500 mm)

Fig. 9.5.10: Termination panel for fully insulated

bars (2000 A, connection from below),
width 800 mm, depth 1500 mm

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 For the following panels, only the openings for Low voltage compartment depth 500mm
secondary cables in the concrete floor are
required: The dimensions in figs. 9.5.1 to 7, 11 and 12 refer
to a low voltage compartment depth of 400 mm
• Termination panels for fully insulated (standard). When the 500 mm deep low voltage
bars with bar connection from above compartment (optional) is used, the panel depth is
• Sectionaliser and riser panels increased by 100 mm at the front (see also figs.
• Metering panels 9.5.13/14 and 9.6.1/2).

The relevant panel depths can be found in

section 7.

Fig. 9.5.11: Opening for secondary cables, Fig. 9.5.13: Opening for secondary cables, panel
panel width 600 mm, LV compartment width 600 mm, LV compartment depth 500 mm
depth 400 mm

Fig. 9.5.12: Opening for secondary cables, Fig. 9.5.14: Opening for secondary cables, panel
panel width 800 mm, LV compartment width 800 mm, LV compartment depth 500 mm
depth 400 mm

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9.6 Foundation frames
Foundation frames can be supplied as one to When the 500 mm deep low voltage compartment
four panel versions for panel width 600 mm, (optional) is used, the panel depth is increased by
and as one to three panel versions for panel 100 mm at the front (see figs. 8.6.1 and 8.6.2).
width 800 mm.

Fig. 9.6.1: Foundation frame, example of a two Fig. 9.6.2: Foundation frame, example of a two
panel version. LV compartment depth 400 mm panel version. LV compartment depth 500 mm
(standard) (optional)

Fig. 9.6.3: Foundation frame, two panel

version

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 9.7 Weights

From approx. 550 kg to approx.

800 - 1250 A variants1):
1000 kg

... 2500 A variants 2): Up to 1650 kg

1)
Weights dependent on variant, design, panel width and equipment fitted.
2)
Weights dependent on variant, design and equipment fitted.

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 10 Non-standard operating
conditions

The non-standard operating conditions Seismic withstand capability

include in particular
The panels are tested to IEEE Std. 639 Draft
• site altitudes > 1000 m above sea 6; 1997.
level,
• higher ambient temperature Climate
(maximum > 40 °C and maximum
24 h average > 35°C) (see fig. 10.1) With high humidity and/or major rapid
• ambient air contaminated by dust, temperature fluctuations, electrical heaters
smoke, corrosive or flammable must be fitted in the low voltage
gases or salt. compartments.

4000 Stromtragfähigkeit
Current carrying / Acapacity (A)

3500

3000

2500

2000

1500

Panels with Ir = 2500 A at 40 °C

1000 Panels with Ir = 2000 A at 40 °C
Panels with Ir = 1250 A at 40 °C
Panels with Ir = 800 A at 40 °C

500
-5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55
Umgebungstemperatur / °C
Ambient temperature (°C)

Fig. 9.1: Relationship between ambient temperature and current carrying capacity

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