Next-generation GIS

Nu1 - Nuventura’s 36 kV dry-air GIS

Catalogue
Version 10

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. SCOPE OF APPLICATION 3

2. PRODUCT SPECIFICATION 5

2.1 STANDARDS 5
2.2 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 6
2.3 VARIANTS 7

3. PRODUCT FEATURES 10

3.1 TECHNOLOGY 10
3.2 FEATURES 11
3.3 SAFETY 13

4. DESIGN 14

5. COMPONENTS 16

5.1 VACUUM CIRCUIT BREAKERS 16

5.2 THREE POSITION DISCONNECTOR 17
5.3 BUSBARS 18
5.4 CURRENT AND VOLTAGE TRANSFORMERS 20
5.5 CABLE COMPARTMENT 23
5.6 INDICATION & MEASURING INSTRUMENTS 25
5.7 GAS HANDLING 27

6. MAINTENANCE ACCESS 28

7.GIS INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS 35

8. INTERLOCKS 33

9. SHIPPING DATA 42

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1. Scope of application

This specification applies to the dry air primary The switchgear complies with the requirements
distribution level medium voltage gas insulated of the standards and regulations listed in this
switchgear. The switchgear is metal-enclosed document. Any special requirements not
and the gas vessel is an airtight construction specified in this document may require
making it possible to connect a solid insulated additional compliance with additional
bus bar to the outside of the gas vessel. The standards.
switchgear replaces SF6 with dry air as the
insulating medium. The interior switching Application
devices for all poles are enclosed by a metal
vessel without phase segregation according to Nuventura Nu1 switchgear is widely applicable
DIN EN 62271-200. in various Industrial applications such as:
• marine,
The panel is designed for indoor applications • oil and gas,
enabling the discharge of any exhaust gas • nuclear,
outside the room in the case of an internal arc • wind and solar,
event. Special designs that discharge the gas • energy utilities,
outside of the room are also possible but need • transport (shipyard, railways, airport),
to be customized according to the request. • infrastructures and buildings.

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2. Product specification

2.1 Standards

Nuventura Nu1 is compliant with the international standards

Components IEC standard EN standard

IEC 62271-1 EN 62271-1

Switchgear
IEC 62271-200 EN 62271-200

Circuit breaker IEC 62271-100 EN 62271-100

Disconnector / earthing switch IEC 62271-102 EN 62271-102

Insulation IEC 60071 EN 60071

IP code IEC 60529 EN 60529

IK code IEC 62262 EN 50102

Current transformers IEC 61869-2 EN 61869-2

Voltage transformers IEC 61869-3 EN 61869-3

Voltage detection system IEC 62271-213 EN 62271-213

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2.2 Technical specifications

Main components of the nuventura switchgear:

1. Busbar bushing
2. Low-voltage compartment
3. Drive compartment
4. Pressure relief
5. Gas-insulated tank
6. Cable bushing
7. Cable compartment

Technical data IEC 62271-200 Data

Rated voltage kV 36 24

Testing voltage (PF/Impulse) kV 70/170 50/125

Rated frequency Hz 50/60 50/60

Rated bus bar current A 1250 1250

Rated feeder current A 1250 1250

Rated peak withstand current kA 78.8/81.9 78.8/81.9

Rated short time current kA 31.5 31.5

Operating temperature °C -5 ... +40 -5 ... +40

Dimensions

Width mm 650 650

Height mm 2300 2300

Depth mm 1500 1500

Dry air insulation medium

Filling pressure (rel.) bar 2.0 at 20 °C 2.0 at 20 °C

Min. operating pressure (rel.) bar 1.8 at 20 °C 1.8 at 20 °C

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2.3 Variants

Circuit breaker panel

Disconnector panel

Index

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Bus riser panel

Sectionalizer panel

Index

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2.4 Technical data

Technical data Unit IEC 62271-200 Data

Rated voltage kV 36 24
Testing voltage (PF/Impulse) kV 70/170 50/125
Rated frequency Hz 50/60 50/60
Rated bus bar current A 1250 1250
Rated feeder current A 1250 1250
Rated peak withstand current kA 78.8 78.8
Rated short time current kA 31.5 31.5
Dimension Busbar VT Busbar CT Cable VT Cable CT
Circuit breaker panel
Width mm 650
Height mm 2300
Optional Optional Optional Optional
Depth (including pressure duct) mm 1500
Filling pressure bar 2.0
Disconnector panel
Width mm 650
Height mm 2300
Optional Optional Optional Optional
Depth (including pressure duct) mm 1500
Filling pressure bar 2.0
Bus riser panel
Width mm 650
Height mm 2300
Optional Optional Optional Optional
Depth (including pressure duct) mm 1500
Filling pressure bar 2.0
Bus sectionalizer panel
Width mm 1300
Height mm 2300
Optional Optional Optional Optional
Depth (including pressure duct) mm 1500
Filling pressure bar 2.0

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3. Product features

3.1 Technology

General operations, both with separate tool access

slots for individual tools.
• Hermetically sealed stainless-steel vessel • Tool slots mechanically prevent removal of
enclosing the switching devices. operating tools before operation step has
• Dry air insulation medium reduces the gas been completed.
handling process and avoids F-gas leakage. • Optional: Tool access slots can be
• Compact dimensions as equivalent to SF6 padlocked to prevent operation by non-
insulation. qualified personnel.
• Cable connection with outer-cone plug-in • Optional: Electromechanical interlocks.
system for connection of solid-insulated
busbars. Modular design
• The installation, commissioning and
extension of switchgear is independent of • Current and voltage transformers are
the gas work or any changes to the existing provided outside the switchgear vessel
panel. allowing ease of maintenance.
• Integrated pressure relief duct systems • Metal-coated, plug-in and disconnectable
• Access to cable compartment, current voltage transformers.
transformer and voltage transformer from • Maintenance-free under normal ambient
the front of the switchgear. conditions No relubrication or
• The busbar isolation and cable earthing readjustment required during the lifetime.
through vacuum circuit breaker providing • Panel can be replaced without moving
safe operation. other panels and additional gas work.
• Metallized measuring instruments and • Protection and measuring system can be
screened touch proof cables and busbars integrated.
provide safety. • Low-voltage compartment removable,
• Equipped with intelligent sensors updating plug-in busbar and instrument
the health of the switchgear in real time. transformers.
• Option: Numerical multifunction protection
Interlocks relay with integrated protection, control,
communication, operating and monitoring
functions.
• Logical mechanical interlocks according to
IEC 62271-200 and VDE 0671-200
prevents maloperation.
• In circuit breaker panels, the disconnector
switch positioning can prevent circuit
breaker operations to ensure safety of
product and personnel.
• Disconnector operation is separated into
opening/closing and opening/earthing

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3.2 Features

Environmental independence Maintenance-free design

The Nuventura Nu1 consists of switching The Nuventura switching devices are enclosed
devices inside a hermetically sealed stainless- in a sealed vessel inside dry air insulation
steel vessel. This enclosure protects the high providing maintenance free lifetime. This
voltage parts from environmental impacts: ensures:
• independent of aggressive ambient • safety of the service personnel;
conditions and external parameters like: • reliable and uninterrupted supply;
– salt & dust, • sealed pressure system that is designed for
– humidity & corrosion, 30 - 40 years of lifetime;
– insects & rodents, • no additional gas handling work during
– high installation altitudes. installation, commissioning and extension
of the switchgear bay;
Compactness • maintenance free operation;
• Reduction of operating cost.
Thanks to the use of Nuventura’s innovative
solution, the Nu1 is as compact as SF6 Automation and digitization
insulatied GIS. Designed mainly to ensure
people’s safety and reliability of service, the The intelligent relay and automation system
Nuventura Nu1 range contributes to improving ensure the timely and conditional operation of
electrical distribution in medium voltage the control devices. This ensures:
networks up to 36 kV. • automation and integration of the devices
in to the central SCADA system;
Climate-friendliness • cost efficient and operation of devices
based on logic functions leading to flexible
By completely avoiding F-gases like SF6 and and integrated solutions.
only using dry air based on natural gases,
Nuventura’s GIS avoids any release of Sensor integration
greenhouse gases to the atmosphere.
The intelligent sensor system integrated inside
User-friendly the switching devices provides real time data
about the vital parameters of the device. This
• Compact design; ensures:
• Accessible control panels; • real time health measurement of the vital
• No SF6-handling health indicators for switchgear;
• Front-access to the switchgear. • continuous monitoring of temperature,
partial discharge, gas quality and density in
the switchgear vessel;
• save cost in periodic maintenance. The
intelligent system identifies the failure
mode before it occurs.

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Service life

The Nuventura Nu1 is designed for 30 to 40

years of lifetime. Considering the dry air
insulation medium, the switching compartment
may additionally be opened for any kind of
service and lifetime extension review if
necessary. The hermetically sealed system
together with intelligent sensor system ensures
service lifetime. This ensures performance:
• for circuit-breakers according to the
endurance class defined in IEC 62271-100.
• for three-position disconnectors and
earthing switches according to the
endurance class defined in IEC 62271-102;

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3.3 Safety

Personal safety
No SF6 gas handling
• Capacitive voltage detecting system are
• No special technical training for gas
equipped to indicate the presence of
handling required.
voltage for the safety personnel.
• Avoid administrative effort to report SF6
• Hermetically sealed switchgear vessel
emissions.
together with shielded busbar ensures safe-
• Save operational cost in gas handling
to-touch possibility to personnel.
• Ensures safety of environment and
• Operating mechanisms and auxiliary
personnel during unforeseen leakage.
switches safely accessible outside the
primary enclosure (switchgear vessel).
Operational safety
• The cable terminations, busbars, current
and voltage transformers and other high
• Sealed pressure system with switching
voltage components are metal enclosed.
devices inside hermetically sealed stainless-
• Safety of the operation is ensured by means
steel vessels ensures personal safety and
of make-proof earthing achieved through
protection against environmental effects
vacuum circuit-breaker.
(pollution, humidity and rodents).
• The switching devices are hermetically
• Mechanism operation is accessible at the
sealed in stainless steel vessel providing
ergonomic position in front of the
IP65 protection. The switchgear enclosure
switchgear positioned outside the sealed
provides IP3XD protection. The operating
switchgear vessel.
mechanism cover provides IP2XD
• Inductive voltage transformers mounted
protection according to IEC 60529 and
outside the dry air switchgear vessel as a
VDE 0470-1.
removable pluggable solution. The earthing
• Cable terminations and busbars are earthed
of voltage transformer allows for easy
to the surrounding earthing bars.
maintenance.
• Switchgear enclosure tested and qualified
• Inductive current transformers as ring-core
to withstand the short circuit current
current transformers mounted outside the
without damage to surroundings during
dry air switchgear vessel and accessible for
internal arcs up to 31.5 kA.
maintenance.
• Logical mechanical interlocks prevent mal
• Logical mechanical and electrical
operation.
interlocking ensures no wrong operation
and ensures safety throughout the lifetime.
Reliability
• Type and routine-tested.
• Quality assurance in accordance with DIN
• Fully type tested product together with
EN ISO 9001.
routine tests during manufacturing.
• Equipped with sensors to measure the
• Standardized production processes.
switchgear health in real time.
• Produced at DIN EN ISO 9001 certified
factory.

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4. Design
1. Busbar compartment 16. Busbar Connector Bushings
2. Low Voltage Compartment 17. Protection Relay
3. Drive 18. Circuit Breaker Actuation Push Buttons
4. Cable Compartment 19. Circuit Breaker Operations Counter
5. Cable Support System 20. Circuit Breaker Status Indicator
6. T-plug Cable Connection 21. Spring Charge Indicator
7. Current Transformer 22. Voltage Presence Indication System
8. Voltage Transformer 23. ON/OFF Disconnector Operation Tool
9. Pressure Relief System Slot and Indicator
10. Secondary Two-Position Switch 24. OFF/EARTH Disconnector Operation
11. Panel Back Door Tool Slot and Indicator
12. Vacuum Circuit Breaker 25. System Pressure Gauge
13. Gas Tank Door 26. Earthing bar
14. Pressure Relief Duct
15. Three-Position Disconnector

1
2
16
17
13
15 23
3 24
18 21
19 25
20
12 22
11
6 10
7 9
4
26
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Insulating system

Switchgear vessel filled with dry air insulation • Vacuum circuit-breaker

gas: • Three-position disconnector for
• features of dry air gas: disconnecting and earthing by means of the
– non-toxic, circuit-breaker.
– no F-gases involved, • Make-proof earthing by means of the
– climate-neutral, vacuum circuit-breaker.
– non-inflammable, • Cable connection with outer-cone plug-in
– chemically neutral. system according to DIN EN 50 181
• pressure of dry air gas in the switchgear • Free-standing arrangement.
vessel (relative values at 20 °C): • Installation and possible later extension of
– rated filling level: 1800 kPa, existing panels without gas work.
– rated minimum filling level: 1600 • Replacement of instrument transformers
kPa, without gas work.
– operating pressure of burst disc:
≥ 3000 kPa,
– gas leakage rate: < 0.1 % per year.

Panel design

• Factory-assembled, type-tested.
• Hermetically tight, welded switchgear
vessel made of stainless steel.
• Single-pole, solid-insulated, screened
busbars, plug-in type.
• Maintenance-free.
• Degree of protection:
– IP 65 for all high-voltage parts of
the primary circuit.
– IP 3XD for the switchgear
enclosure.

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5. Components

5.1 Vacuum circuit breakers • The circuit breaker operation is rated up to

M2 class - 10.000 operations according to
Features IEC 62271-100.

• The switching device is situated inside the Trip-free mechanism

hermetically sealed, welded switchgear
vessel in conformity with the system. The vacuum circuit-breaker is fitted with a trip-
• Climate-independent vacuum interrupter free mechanism according to IEC 62271 and
poles in the dry air-filled switchgear vessel. VDE 0671.
• Maintenance-free for indoor installation The mechanism is located outside the
according to IEC 62271-1 & VDE 0671-1. switchgear vessel in the operating mechanism
• The vacuum interrupters are tested for X- box and behind the control board.
ray emission.
• The breaker is tested for C2 class of restrike Stored-energy operating mechanism.
possibility according to IEC 62271-100.
• The circuit breaker operation is linked to The closing spring is charged by means of a
control and protection system for logical motor and latched in the charged position
operations. (“spring charged” indication is visible). Closing is
• The circuit breaker operation is affected either by means of an ON push-button
mechanically coupled to disconnector or a closing solenoid. The closing spring is
operation by means of mechanical recharged automatically.
interlocking.

Class Standard Comment

M2 IEC 62271-100 10.000 mechanical operation without maintenance
10.000 times rated current without maintenance
E2 IEC 62271-100
20 times short circuit breaking current without maintenance
C2 IEC 62271-100 Low probability of restrike
Endurance class

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5.2 Three position disconnector

Common features
• Operating lever cannot be removed until
• Free-release spring drive for fast and switching operation has been completed.
torque-independent operation • Operation of the disconnector is separated
• The switching device is situated inside the into opening/closing and opening/earthing
hermetically welded switchgear with sperate individual tool access slots.
• The disconnector is connected outside the • Clearly indicated switch positions CLOSED,
hermetically sealed vessel through a rotary OPEN and EARTHED.
bushing. Operation of disconnector is • Circuit-breaker cannot be closed unless
performed at the front of the switchgear disconnector is in CLOSED or EARTHED
vessel. position and operating tool has been
• In circuit-breaker panels, earthing and removed.
circuit-closing the cable connection is • Operating the three-position disconnector
completed by closing the vacuum circuit- is only possible with circuit breaker in
breaker. OPEN position.
• Maintenance-free due to non-rusting • Additional electromechanical interlocks for
design of parts subjected to mechanical motor operation are possible.
stress. No lubrication required for bearing
during lifetime.
• 1000 mechanical operating cycles for
CLOSED/OPEN/EARTHED.
• Manual or motorized operating.

Interlocks

• The disconnector operation is coupled with

circuit breaker operation by means of
interlocks.

Class Function Standard Comment

Disconnecting 1000 mechanical operation without

M0 IEC 62271-102
Earthing maintenance

5 times rated short circuit current without

E2 Earthing IEC 62271-102
maintenance

Endurance class

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5.3 Busbars

Features
• Optional busbar connectors with inner
• Connection via single-pole solid cone adapters allow for connection of
insulated busbars. plug-in voltage transformers.
• Section wise coupling using T-couplers • No gas handling necessary in busbar
for customized bay expansion. handling due to freely accessible
• Touchproof earthing and field shielded positions outside of the gas insulated
design for electrical safety. core tank.
• Standardized connectors for possible • Easy installation due to plug-in
connection of all Nu1 switchgear connections with bolted mounting
variations. fixation.
• Insusceptible to dust and corrosion. • Screening by outer conductive layer.
• Busbar compartment during operation • Integrated stress control system.
additionally protected with IP 3XD • Capacitive measuring point.
cover

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7 6 5 4 3 2

650 [25.59 in]

~100 [3.94 in]

DRAWN
Mate Zsiga 14.11.2
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5.4 Current and voltage transformers

Features • Transformers according to standards IEC

61869-2 and VDE 0414-9-2.
• Current and voltage transformers • Low voltage takeout link freely accessible
according to customer specific within the cable compartment.
requirements. • Additional low voltage access via terminal
• Plug-in designs for flexible operation-based strip ergonomically accessible within the
installation. overhead low voltage compartment from
• Placement outside the gas-insulated core the panel front.
tank allows maintenance or replacement • All side metalclad design for touchproof
without disassembly of the switchgear. electrical insulation.
• Climate protected and factory-assembled • Optional single pole solid insulated plug-in
for low installation and maintenance voltage transformers for mounting above
requirements. overhead busbars via inner cone T-
connectors within the busbar
Voltage transformers compartment.

• Single pole, solid insulated design.

• Plug-in mounting with inner cone bushing
in the cable compartment and support Current transformers
flange for bolted mounting.
• Voltage transformer with outer cone plug, • Ring shape inductive design.
size 1 according to EN 50181. • Solid insulated plug-on variant, mounted
onto bushings in the cable compartment.

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• Maintenance free transformers for indoor • Support frames in cable and busbar
application according to standards IEC compartment for stress free mounting.
61869-2 and VDE 0414. • Cable guides to take secondary wires from
current transformers to the low voltage
compartment.

Parameters IEC standard

Type Indoor, 3 phase ring type
Insulation material Polyurethane
Standard IEC 61869-2
Insulation level (AC/Impulse) 0.72/3 kV
Frequency 50 Hz
Rated Short circuit current 31.5 kA
Peak short circuit current 82 kA
Rated continuous thermal current Max 1.2 times rated current
Secondary cable length 3m, 2.5 mm²
Rated current ratio - Core 1 800A/1A (example)
Rated current ratio - Core 2 400A/1A (example)
Class 0.2S metering class (example)
Burden 30 VA (example)
Current transformer specifications (cable compartment)

Parameters IEC standard

Type Indoor, 1 phase
Connection Plug in type, inner cone size 2
Standard IEC 61869-3
Insulation level (AC/Impulse) 70/170 kV
Frequency 50 Hz
Rated voltage 36 kV
Ratio 33 kV/ 100 V (example)
Voltage factor 1.9 times the rated voltage for 8 hours
Secondary cable length 3 m, 2.5 mm²
Measurement class 30 VA, class 0.2 (example)
Protection class 60 VA, class 2P (example)
Voltage transformer specifications (cable compartment)

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Parameters IEC standard

Type Indoor, 1 phase ring type

Standard IEC 61869-2
Insulation level (AC/Impulse) 0.72/3 kV
Frequency 50 Hz
Rated short circuit current 31.5 kA
Peak short circuit current 82 kA
Rated continuous thermal current Max 1.2 times rated current
Rated current ratio - Core 1 800A/1A (example)
Rated current ratio - Core 2 400A/1A (example)
Burden 30 VA (example)
Current transformer specifications (busbar).

Parameters IEC standard

Type Indoor, 1 phase

Connection Plug in type, Outer cone size C

Standard IEC 61869-3
Insulation level (AC/Impulse) 70/170 kV
Frequency 50 Hz
Rated voltage 36 kV
Ratio 33 kV/ 100 V (example)
Voltage factor 1.9 times the rated voltage for 8 hours
Rated current ratio - Core 1 30 VA, class 0.2 (example)
Rated current ratio - Core 2 60 VA, class 2P (example)

Voltage transformer specifications (busbar).

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5.5 Cable compartment

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Features • Bushings including capacitive voltage

indicators for VDIS system on panel front.
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• Cable compartment accessible from the • Mounting possibility for up to three cables
front of the switchgear with covered per phase using T-couplings. Alternatively,
bottom opening for cable trench routing. application with up to two cables and surge
• Design with three single pole screened arrester per phase. Use of surge arresters is
cable bushings as connection inside the recommended when the switchgear is
gas-insulated vessel. outside of the protection zone of end-of-
• Dirt and rodent protection by a IP 3XD overhead-line surge arresters.
classified metal housing and rubber cable • Mounting rail system for cable supports,
sleeves. Protection for connectors and freely adjustable in depth and width,
optional plug-in voltage transformers. stepwise adjustable and extendable in
• Easy access by lockable, removable, light- height.
weight door. • Support system for cables up to a cross
• Standardized cable connections with outer section of 630 mm². Size extendable if
cone, type C2, up to 1250 A rated current required.
with bolted electric connection. • Copper earthing bar for common earthing.

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Cables per Conductor Arrester
Rating
panel and Make size Insulation T Plug per phase Coupling plugs Surge arresters coupling
(kV)
phase (mm2) insert
50 to 1x 400PB 5(10)
Euromold 36 EPDM 1x 400 TB/G - -
240 SA-xxx
50 to
Euromold 36 EPDM 1x 430 TB/G - 1x 300SA-10xx -
240
50 to 1x 400PB 5(10)
Euromold 36 EPDM 1x 440 TB/G - -
240 SA-xxx
70 to
Südkabel 36 Silicone 1x SEHT - 1x MUT33 1x KU33
500
25 to
NKT cables 36 Silicone 1x CB36-630 - 1x CSA36-10 -
300
1
400 to
NKT cables 36 Silicone 1x CB36-1250 - 1x CSA36-10 -
630
Tyco 25 to 1x RSTI-CC-
36 Silicone 1x RSTI-66xx - -
Raychem 300 665Axxx
Tyco 25 to
36 Silicone 1x RSTI-68xx - - -
Raychem 300
Tyco 25 to 1x RSTI- 1x RSTI-
36 Silicone 1x RSTI-66Lxx -
Raychem 300 665Axxx 66CP
Tyco 25 to
36 Silicone 1x RSTI-69xx - - -
Raychem 300
50 to
Euromold 36 EPDM 2x M400 TB/G 1x M400CP - -
240
50 to
Euromold 36 EPDM 1x M430 TB/G 1x M300PB - -
240
300 to
Euromold 36 EPDM 2x M440 TB/G 1x M400CP - -
630
70 to
Südkabel 36 Silicone 1x SEHT 1x KU33 - -
500
25 to
NKT cables 36 Silicone 1x CB36-630 1x CP-630C - -
300
25 to
2 NKT cables 36 Silicone 2x CB36-630 1x CP 630C - -
300
400 to
NKT cables 36 Silicone 1x CB36-630 1x CC36-630 - -
630
Tyco 25 to 1x RSTI-CC-
36 Silicone 1x RSTI-66xx - -
Raychem 300 66xx
Tyco 25 to 1x RSTI-CC-
36 Silicone 1x RSTI-68xx - -
Raychem 300 68xx
Tyco 400 to 1x RSTI-
36 Silicone 2x RSTI-66Lxx - -
Raychem 630 66CP
Tyco 400 to 1x RSTI-CC-
36 Silicone 1x RSTI-69xx - -
Raychem 630 66xx
25 to
NKT cables 36 Silicone 1x CB36-630 2x CC36-630 - -
300
25 to
NKT cables 36 Silicone 3x CB36-630 2x CP 630C - -
300
400 to
NKT cables 36 Silicone 1x CB36-630 2x CC36-630 - -
630
Tyco 25 to 2x RSTI-CC-
3 36 Silicone 1x RSTI-66xx - -
Raychem 300 66xx
Tyco 25 to 2x RSTI-CC-
36 Silicone 1x RSTI-68xx - -
Raychem 300 68xx
Tyco 400 to 2x RSTI-
36 Silicone 3x RSTI-66Lxx - -
Raychem 630 66CP
Tyco 400 to 2x RSTI-CC-
36 Silicone 1x RSTI-69xx - -
Raychem 630 69xx

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5.6 Indication & measuring instruments

Voltage detecting systems according to IEC

61243-5 (VDE 0682-415) • Fail-Safe functions: complete insulation
• To verify safe isolation from supply. monitoring of capacitive divider, self-test
which offers inherent safety.
CAPDIS-S1+ Common features • Secondary part of capacitive divider is
adjustable by user. Six steps to set the
• No battery and maintenance required. correct value are available.
• Integrated display, without auxiliary power. • With integrated 3-phase test point for phase
comparison.

Indication during normal operation with Indication during

nominal voltage bringing into Indication with
Indication LCD
service with pressed Test-button
Explanation
nominal voltage

Insulation problem at
Overvoltage primary part of divider C2 < Min. CAPDIS® OK
or U >> 1.2xUn

Signal OK
Nominal voltage
Insulation OK C2m correct Internal error
present
U> 0.45xUn

Insulation problem at
secondary part of
Voltage present C2m > Max. Internal error
divider
0.1xUn < U < 0.45xUn
Short circuit at
No indication No voltage connecting leads C2m >> Max. Internal error
U < 0.1xUn
Broken lead (with
ERROR - System error System error optional broken lead
detection)

Technical Data Description

Housing Front panel mount, h x w x d = 48 x 96 x 37 mm
Operating temperature -25 °C to +75 °C, storage temperature: -30 °C to +70 °C, IP 54
Connectors for signal
Fast-on receptacles 4.8 x 0.8 mm
leads

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WEGA 1.2 Common features

• Voltage detecting system according to IEC

62271-213 (VDE 0671-213).
• Maintenance-free.
• Overvoltage indication: phase selective
• Retrofit ready.
• Fully enclosed electronics.

Indication during normal operation with nominal voltage

Indication LCD
Explanation

Threshold values for voltage presence indication: 0.1 -

Voltage present
0.45 x Vnom

Voltage present Integrated maintenance test passed

Integrated maintenance test passed

Voltage present
Voltage signal too high (overvoltage indication)

No indication No voltage present -

Technical Data Description

Nominal frequency 50 - 60 Hz
3 LRM measuring sockets (one per Phase) and 1 earth socket
Interface
LRM system, 14 mm distance between sockets, with captive anti-dust cap
Indication LCD display with arrow, dot and wrench tool
No auxiliary voltage needed
Power supply
LCD display: fed by measuring voltage
Temperature range -25 to +65 °C

Housing Polycarbonate, IP54

Dimensions 96 x 48 x 20 mm (w x h x d)

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5.7 Gas handling

During the filling procedure the filling pressure
The insulation medium is dry air (also known as can be controlled via a manometer dial at the
technical air or synthetic air), readily available front side of the switchgear, attached via a
at commonly accepted gas suppliers. It is filled second identical inlet. No specialized gas
into the gas tank via non-return inlet valves, handling qualification is required.
using standard DN8 coupling connections.

Characteristic Description
Composition 20/80 Oxygen O2/Nitrogen N2 mixture

Features Colorless, odorless, non-hazardous, non-flamable, non-toxic, non-reactive

Purity ≤ 10 ppm foreign particles

Moisture Content ≤ 20 ppm of H2O
Mixture tolerance ≤ 1.5 %
CAS-Nr 7782-44-7
Gas pressure inside the gas
2.0 bar
tank

Non-return valve Manometer

• The coupling allows to establish a • Relative gas pressure monitoring of the

connection by simply fitting both coupling closed gas tank.
parts into each other. • Bourdon tube measurement system as per
• Before load relieving of the coupling seats EN 837-1 with mechanical display and
the pressure tight coupling is sealed inside electronic angle encoder for analog
with an O-ring during coupling process. signaling.
• The coupling is forced to be open in • Suited for harsh environmental conditions
coupled position. due to stainless steel case and optional
• If both coupling sides are separated again additional silicone oil case filling.
the sealing seats shut off automatically • Wear-free non-contact measurement
• Coupling is temperature-resistant from -40 system for reliable leakage detection.
°C to +80 °C.
• M26 connection for gas inlet.
Technical Data Description
Display Pressure -1 ... +3 bar (rel.)
Signaling Trigger 1.7 bar (leakage risk), 1.6 bar (permissible minimum)
Materials Stainlesss Steel Case, PC dial window, copper alloy pressure element
Ingress Protection EN/IEC 60529 IP65
Type EN 837-1 Bourdon tube
Output 50 mm optical check dial, 2-channel 4-Pin NPN or PNP trigger signal ≤ 1 A
Power Supply DC 12...32 V
Accuacy Specifications Accuracy Class 2.5, max. ± 0.4% / 10K temperature deviation
Temperature Range -20 ... + 60 °C

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6. Maintenance access
The switchgears are designed for maintenance • Access to protection relays, automation
free operation in indoor environments during and sensor electronics.
their lifetime. • Connection options for additional
Due to the bolted housing design and safe measurement instruments or temporary
insulation medium access to inner components monitoring devices.
for maintenance is possible. Additionally, • Cable compartment with removable
components mounted outside the gas insulated maintenance door cover.
tank are freely accessible when the switchgear • Access to cable connections and optionally
is disconnected. current and voltage transformers.
• Door cover lockable to prevent unqualified
Free access: opening and opening during operation.
• Working space within cable compartment
• Low voltage compartment on the front side up to 800 mm height and depth for
of the panel, overhead height access with ergonomic handing position
non-lockable cover door.

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Bolted access:

• Standardized bolts DIN EN ISO 4017 for all closing bolted connections. Unscrewing possible with
electric powered or hand powered tools with tool diameter at least up to 20 mm.
• Access to pressure relief duct through bolted maintenance door on the backside of the switchgear.
• Pressure safety of back door by self-securing door mount design on the inside of the panel
enclosure, mounting and de-mounting possible through access opening.
• Multiple ergonomic handles on the door cover for ease of handling. Door weight within 25 kg for
lifting and removing. Handling meets risk class 1 (low load stress) for male personnel or risk class
2 (stress acceptable for able-bodied persons) for female personnel according to work safety
guidelines by the Bundesanstalt für Arbeitsschutz (federal office for workplace safety).
• Working space within pressure relief duct at least 640 mm width and 270 mm depth.
• Secondary bolted maintenance lid on the core gas-insulated pressure vessel, accessible from the
pressure relief duct.
• Airing out the core tank for de-pressurization is possible by valve on the frontside of the switchgear
when it is disconnected. Depressurized tank allows access to core components for maintenance.

• Stainless steel back lid in ergonomic height with multiple handles a maximum weight within 30 kg.
Carrying equipment and safety gear is recommended during handling of heavy components.
• Access to circuit breaker and disconnector components for diagnostics and maintenance.
• In depressurized container no danger for service personnel due to use of non-hazardous insulation
medium.
• Electrically earthed pressure tank is touchproof in the disconnected switchgear.
• Safe opening procedure requires time within one man-hour.
• Closing of the opened core tank requires evacuation down to at least 0.1 bar absolute pressure of
remaining air for moisture reduction by means of standardized vacuum pump. After evacuation,
the tank can be filled with the insulation medium up to the rated filling pressure. For both
operations, a standardized inlet non-return valve is located at the front side of the pressure vessel.
• Gas-tight encapsulation by means of sealing elements and specified bolting connections.
• Access to busbar compartment through bolted side and top cover sheets. Access from sides and
top of the panel.
• Access to drive unit, gas valve and status indicators (VDIS and manometer) by unscrewing the front
panel cover.

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7. GIS Installation requirements

The Nuventura nu1 is a product rated for use in indoor environments according to VDE 0671 part
200 and IEC 62271-200:

• -5°C to 40 °C,
• Dry,
• Clean
• Free of hazardous contaminants
• Non-publicly accessible

Before installing the systems, the installation area must be prepared accordingly and checked for
suitability.

Required space:

Additional to base dimensions 650 × 1500 mm:

Side Covers ~70 mm [2.8 in] each

Wall Distance 100 mm [3.9 in] min.

Operating Area 700 mm [27.6 in] min.

Door Clearance 580 mm [22.8 in] min.

Rear Access 550 mm [21.7 in] min.

(Optional for wall-standing) 700 mm [27.6 in] rec.

Free-standing arrangement

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Lateral wall distances on the left or on the right.

For duct installation and maintenance (according to IEC 61936-1):
≥ 500 mm recommendable
≥ 500 mm required for auxiliary transformer panels
with lateral cable connection as end panels

Wall-standing arrangement

Lateral wall distances on the left or on the right.

For duct installation and maintenance (according to IEC 61936-1):
≥ 500 mm recommendable
≥ 500 mm required for auxiliary transformer panels
with lateral cable connection as end panels

• Additional space above the panel might be necessary for a higher low voltage compartment (1400
mm LV compartment requires 3200 mm room height) and for supply or signal cable routing above
the switchgear.
• Ensure that walking space and emergency exit corridors are in accordance with local safety
regulations.
• Additional electrical equipment can be placed directly next to the switchgears, as long as
emergency pathways and operation area remain free, and health and safety is ensured.

Observe the foundation requirements in this document as well as the instructions in the equipment
drawings. Ensure that the building requirements from this document and the installation drawings are

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met.

It is also necessary to ensure that the room in which the switchgear is to be placed is sufficiently
illuminated and ventilated and has a power connection for feed and control cables before the
installation begins. If a high level of condensation is expected, ensure the placement of heaters to
protect electrical connections.

Before the installation of the systems:

• A careful planning, design and production of a foundation or a support platform on which the
switchgear is placed must be carried out.
• A comprehensive analysis and the careful construction of the equipment form the basis for a
smooth installation and consequent operation of the switchgear.

The presence of a flat surface capable of supporting the installation’s weight must be ensured. Each
switchgear panel has a mass of up to 1.2 tons. If the underbody or stand profiles do not meet the
requirements, the use of intermediate plates or frames is recommended to fix the switchgear into
position. If intermediate plates are required, ensure that they run along the longitudinal side of the
switchgear for optimal weight distribution.

Any base frame is to be aligned and leveled according to DIN 43661.

• Cable connection from the bottom

• A cable trench or cable basement is required.
• Cable trench minimum depth is dependent on the cables used, but commonly a minimum of
800mm is recommended. In detail:
• Cable basements must follow the requirements of indoor electrical installations.
• For ergonomic reasons, the switchgear must not be placed on elevated surfaces. Technicians and
operators must be able to stand freely on the same level as the panels.

Prepare the positioning area for the installation. A floor plan is provided with the project and should be
consulted when in doubt. Ensure fee accessibility to the installation area.

For cable access a trench or double floor are suitable. As a cable inlet for the panels, cutouts or opening
must be provided with min. 460 × 510 mm (length × width) opening area. Openings will be covered by
sheet metal enclosures of the switchgear for protection against dirt ingress and rodents.

Additionally, a bolting interface for each installed panel must be provided to anchor the panel to the
ground. Anchoring can be done by bolting into concrete floor or through a support frame. Six bolting
points are provided and recommended for use per panel for screws of size M16 or equivalent.

Position details of bolting points and cut-outs see project specific floor plan.

Additional room requirements may result from the setup of a gas exhaust system:

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• Gas duct routing is to be discussed during the project planning phase. Every Nu1 setup comes
with a gas exhaust duct, which needs to be led out of the room, either through a wall, ceiling or
floor.
• Cut-outs in walls for duct routing might be required, as might support structures and safe zones in
the ventilation area.

Floorplan with bolting points and cable openings for one- and two-panel configuration

For detailed room preparation and duct installation instructions see project specific planning
documentation and the project manual.

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8. Interlocks
• Logical mechanical interlocks according to IEC 62271-200 and VDE 0671-200 prevents
maloperation.
• Functions and design of three-position disconnector
o 3-position-disconnector operation is separated into two functions: The DISCONNECT
and EARTHING operations, both with separate tool access slots for two individual tools.

o The Three positions of the 3-position- disconnector are called: READY-TO-EARTH,

DISCONNECT, READY TO CONNECT.

• Standard mechanical Interlocking of three-position disconnector and Circuit breaker

o Operating the three-position disconnector is only possible with circuit breaker in OPEN
position.

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o The direct switching of the disconnector from "READY-TO-CONNECT" to "READY TO

EARTH" position is not possible.

o Circuit-breaker cannot be closed unless operating tool has been removed.

• Standard mechanical Interlocking of three-position disconnector

o Only one operating tool ("disconnector ON-OFF" or "disconnector OFF-Earth") can be
inserted at a time.
o Operating lever cannot be removed until switching operation has been completed. There
are no intermediate positions possible other than " READY-TO-CONNECT ",
"DISCONNECT" and " READY TO EARTH " positions.

• Optional interlocks on Circuit breaker and 3PS:

o ON Blocking magnet for CB: The blocking magnet can prevent the Circuit breaker from

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closing via an electrical signal. This function can be used for inter-panel interlockings like
2-out-of-3 or trip from an upstream CB.
o Blocking magnet for the 3PS: Blocking magnets can be fitted which prevent access to the
tool slots for the Disconnector or Earthing function via an electrical signal.

o Undervoltage release: If an undervoltage release is installed in the CB, a lack of supply

voltage will automatically trip and open the Circuit breaker. If the CB receives a close
command, the undervoltage release would immediately trip the CB again.

• Optional Padlocking of 3PS and CB

o The three-position-disconnector can be
padlocked in READY TO EARTH/
DISCONNECT / READY TO CONNECT
position against manual operation.

o The circuit breaker can be padlocked in OPEN and/or

CLOSED position against manual operation.

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• Optional Interlocking of cable compartment door

o Mechanical: Cable door can only be opened when the cables are earthed, that is
disconnector is in EARTHED position and circuit breaker in CLOSED position.
o Electrical interlock: A blocking magnet prevents the cable door from opening via an
electrical signal.

Other customized interlocking solutions are available on request, e.g. based on VDIS signals,
for interlinked, busbar sectionalizer consisting of 2 panels, …

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9. Shipping data
Transport switchgear is delivered in form of individual panels. Please observe the following:
• Transport facilities on site
• Transport dimensions and transport weights
• Size of door openings in building.

In case of double-busbar panels the A and B sides are supplied separately.

Each switchgear unit is packaged based on the mode of transport chosen. Depending on the delivery
conditions, transport units may consist of:

• Single panels on pallets and a protective foil cover

• Sea-transport crates with one or two switchgears covered in protective foil.
• Case-dependent special packaging

Transport Unit Single panel with package Double panel with package

Width 900mm / 35.5in 1600mm/63in

Depth 1700mm / 67in 1700mm / 67in

2000mm / 78.7in
2000mm / 78.7in
(Base panel with pallet)
Height (Base panel with pallet)
2600mm / 102.4in
2600mm / 102.4in (with LVC, pallet)
(with LVC, pallet)
840kg (standard) 1700kg (standard)
Weight
1200kg (assembled, max.) 2300kg (assembled, max.)

Transport height usually differs from assembled height since top structures will be dismounted
for ease of transport. Ensure door width/height and transport equipment suitable to manage
transport units with dimensions given in above table.

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the stated values, dimensions and weights.
Drawings are not binding. All product designations
used are trademarks or product names of
Nuventura GmbH. If not stated otherwise, all
dimensions in this catalog are given in mm. Subject
to change without prior notice. The information in
this document contains general descriptions of
the technical options available, which may not
apply in all cases. The required technical options
should therefore be specified in the contract.