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NXPLUS C
SF6-Insulated, Metal-Enclosed
Medium-Voltage Switchgear
Technical Description
Contents:
1 Switchgear Description..................................................................................................3
1.1 General................................................................................................................... 3
1.2 Panel Design..........................................................................................................3
1.3 Switchgear Vessel..................................................................................................4
1.4 Switching Devices..................................................................................................4
1.5 Three-Position Switch.............................................................................................5
1.6 Interlocks................................................................................................................7
1.7 Cable Connection...................................................................................................8
1.8 Instrument Transformers........................................................................................9
1.9 Busbar.................................................................................................................. 10
1.10 Switchgear Enclosure.......................................................................................10
1.11 Operation.......................................................................................................... 10
1.12 Earthing............................................................................................................ 11
1.13 Capacitive Voltage Detecting System...............................................................11
1.14 Low-Voltage Compartment...............................................................................13
3 Standards.................................................................................................................... 16
4 Technical Data............................................................................................................. 18
5 Scope of Supply.......................................................................................................... 20
6 Documentation............................................................................................................ 41
1 Switchgear Description1
1.1 General
The switchgear vessel made of hermetically welded stainless steel accommodates the
active, live parts of the switchgear:
Vacuum interrupters
Three-position switch
Panel bars
Bushings with capacitive layers
Voltage transformer disconnecting facility with bushings
The rated pressure of the SF6 gas in the vessel is 1500 hPa (absolute).
Gas density is monitored with temperature compensation. When too low, gas density is
transmitted to the outside without contacts and indicated.
Due to the welding technology and the special mechanical bushings, gaskets are not
necessary at all. This guarantees operation without gas checks or refilling.
1.4.1 Circuit-Breaker
The vacuum interrupters are operated linearly from the outside mechanism, without
kinematic deflections inside the enclosure. They are operated by the outside mechanism
without seals through hermetically sealed metal bellows which are welded into the module
partition.
The circuit-breakers used in NXPLUS C belong to the well-known product range 3AH. The
maintenance-free operating mechanism has the following equipment features:
Motor operating, stored-energy spring mechanism, with auto-reclosing capacity
’’Trip-free’’ according to IEC
Auxiliary switch contacts for control and signaling
Operation counter
Circuit-breaker tripping signal
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Varistor circuit
Closing solenoid
Tripping mechanisms equipped according to typical
"Spring charged" indication
Mechanical position indicator
Mechanical ON pushbutton
Mechanical OFF pushbutton
Feeder locking device with interlocking to three-position disconnector
Feeder locking device with interlocking to three-position disconnector and cable-
compartment cover
In all circuit-breaker panels, the feeder is make-proof earthed by closing the circuit-breaker
additionally.
Endurance class of circuit-breaker:
Function Class Standard Property of NXPLUS C
BREAKING M2 IEC 62271- 10,000 x mechanically without
100 maintenance
E2 IEC 62271- 10,000 x rated normal current
100 without maintenance
50 x rated short-circuit breaking
current without
maintenance
C2 IEC 62271- Very low probability of restrikes
100
1.5.1 General
The disconnecting and earthing functions are combined in one switching device. This
reduces the functional parts and makes interlocks between these two functions
unnecessary.
The primary part is welded into the switchgear vessel.
The operating mechanism is located outside the switchgear vessel. There are separate
operating shafts available for the two functions.
1.5.2 Three-Position Disconnector
In circuit-breaker, disconnector and bus sectionalizer panels, the three-position
disconnector fulfils the functions DISCONNECTING and, in combination with the circuit-
breaker, make-proof EARTHING.
Endurance class of three-position disconnector:
The operating mechanism of the three-position disconnector has the following equipment
features:
Motor operating mechanism for DISCONNECTING, manual operating mechanism
for EARTHING
Auxiliary switch contacts, disconnector: 6 NO, 6 NC for free use
Auxiliary switch contacts, earthing switch: 6 NO, 6 NC for free use
Mechanical position indicators for disconnector and earthing switch positions
Manual operation with mechanical interlock to circuit-breaker
Locking device
Electromagnetic interlock to the earthing switch
Electromagnetic interlock to the disconnector and earthing switch
1.5.3 Three-Position Switch-Disconnector with Fuses
The three-position switch-disconnector is used in combination with vacuum contactor,
switch-disconnector or metering panels, and fulfils the functions of a switch-disconnector
and a make-proof earthing switch.
The fuse assembly consists of 3 fuse boxes made of cast resin and is located below the
switchgear vessel (outside the SF6 compartment). It is connected to the three-position
switch-disconnector via welded-in bushings and connecting bars.
Single-pole insulated fuse-links with striker in "medium" version are used.
Endurance class of three-position switch-disconnector
1.6 Interlocks
The circuit-breaker cannot be operated until the operating lever of the three-
position switch has been removed and the control gate is moved to the centre
position.
Feeder earthing (three-position switch to EARTHED and circuit-breaker CLOSED)
is secured against ''de-earthing'' (by a padlock).
Electrical connections to releases are interrupted when the three-position switch is
switched to EARTHED.
The feeder locking device prevents the circuit-breaker from being switched off
mechanically at the panel.
The feeder locking device can only be locked if the feeder is earthed.
Feeder locking device with signaling switch.
The additional earthing switch for busbar earthing is only released if the feeder is
earthed.
The cable compartment is only accessible from the front using tools.
The three phases are arranged side-by-side at the same height. The connection height is
702 mm. In circuit-breaker and disconnector panels with a panel width of 900 mm, the
connection height is 577 mm. In a switch-disconnector or vacuum contactor panel (with HV
HRC fuses) the connection height is 450mm.
In the different panel versions it is possible to connect up to three (up to 1000 A), up to four
(1250 A), and up to eight (from 2000 A) cables per phase with safe-to-touch T-plugs
according to the outside-cone system (DIN EN 50181, interface type C). Symmetrical
current distribution must be ensured.
The following suppliers are approved:
In 1250 A panels with a normal current from 1150 A, cable sealing ends with tin-plated,
nickel-plated or silver-plated cable lugs have to be used (observe the associated
specifications of the T-plug supplier).
Using suitable T-plugs, cable testing can be performed directly at the cable termination. A
separate test socket can therefore be omitted.
Current transformers are designed as ring-core transformers. They are fitted outside the
vessels at earth potential, i.e. without dielectric stress.
In the cable connection area, the current transformers are fitted around the bushings in
front of the cable terminations. At the busbar, the current transformers are fitted around the
screened conductors of the busbar.
Ratio, rating and accuracy can be adjusted to the respective requirements.
1.8.2 Voltage Transformers
Voltage transformers are designed as inductive transformers. They are of the plug-in type
and fitted outside the gas compartment.
Feeder voltage transformers:
Feeder voltage transformers (metal-coated) are connected to their particular
sockets underneath the vessel. For voltage tests to be performed on the
switchgear or the cables there is a disconnecting facility provided in the gas
compartment in front of the bushings. This disconnecting facility is operated from
the cable compartment. During the test, the primary connection of the voltage
transformer is earthed.
1.9 Busbar
The busbar is located outside the SF 6 compartment in a metal enclosure. It is plugged onto
the switchgear vessels from above and screwed tight.
The busbar itself is made of round-bar copper, the length of which depends on the panel
width. It is insulated with silicone rubber, which is coated with a conductive layer on the
outside and earthed. The bolted joints are insulated with cross adapters, also made of
silicone rubber. These cross adapters are coated with a conductive layer both inside and
outside. Therefore, no field distortion can appear at the bolted high-voltage joints.
Due to the earthed coating of the busbar system, the arrangement is independent of
environmental influences such as condensation and pollution.
The internal arc classified switchgear enclosure consists of the following assemblies:
Three-part panel front
Pressure-resistant partitions between the panels for the cable compartment
Rear wall with pressure relief duct and integrated absorbers
Busbar cover with absorbers
Switchgear termination consisting of end walls with draw-out tool drawer
1.11 Operation
Switchgear operation takes place mechanically via control elements at the panel front.
Switchgear operation is also possible through a suitable bay controller (option) mounted on
the panel front. Electrical operation takes place through the foil keyboard of this device. An
LCD with mimic diagram of the feeder shows the switch position. More information can be
called through this display.
1.12 Earthing
The voltage detecting system VOIS+ offers the following properties and functions:
Maintenance-free
Without auxiliary power
Integrated indication via display
With integrated 3-phase test socket for phase comparison (also suitable for plug-in
voltage indicator)
The voltage detecting system VOIS R+ offers the following properties and functions:
Maintenance-free
With auxiliary power
Integrated indication via display
With integrated 3-phase test socket for phase comparison (also suitable for plug-in
voltage indicator)
Relay output with potential-free contact for signaling purposes and interlocks
The voltage detecting system CAPDIS S1+, WEGA 1.2 offers the following properties and
functions:
Maintenance-free
Without auxiliary power
Integrated indication via display
Integrated repeat test of the interfaces as well as integrated function test via test
button
With integrated 3-phase test socket for phase comparison (also suitable for plug-in
voltage indicator)
The voltage detecting system CAPDIS S2+, WEGA 2.2 offers the following properties and
functions:
Maintenance-free
With auxiliary power
Integrated indication via display
Integrated repeat test of the interfaces as well as integrated function test via test
button
With integrated 3-phase test socket for phase comparison (also suitable for plug-in
voltage indicator)
Voltage indication phase by phase or active indication of safe insulation from
supply (active zero indication)
Relay outputs with potential-free contacts for signaling purposes and interlocks
With ready-for-service monitoring
The following description of the typicals explains which of the 6 voltage detecting systems is
applied in each panel version.
Low-voltage compartments are located at the front and are removable. The secondary
devices (associated protection, measuring and control devices) are mounted in the low-
voltage compartment on a rear mounting plate or a top-hat rail system. Single devices can
be integrated in the door of the low-voltage compartment.
The electrical connections to the primary part and from panel to panel are made via flexible
wire harnesses with 10-pole plug connectors.
General bus wires are laid in a separate connection duct located at the top.
Internal panel wires are laid in metal-clad wiring ducts. These are located on the left and
right side in the front part of the switchgear enclosure and are accessible from the cable
compartment resp. the low-voltage compartment. The right-side wiring duct accommodates
the internal panel wiring. Customer-specific control cables can be routed to the low-voltage
compartment through the left-side wiring duct. External control cables are inserted from
below on the left side of the panel through a cutout in the panel base.
Rating plate of the panel, fixed on the inside of the LV door, in the following language:
English
Consistent hermetically welded enclosure of all live parts from the busbar down to the cable
excludes any external influence on the primary part.
In addition, the welded stainless-steel enclosures make any loss of SF6 gas impossible.
Components proven for many years, such as welded-in bushings, welded-in bellows and
the Siemens vacuum switching technology, are integrated in this innovative global concept.
The internal enclosure of components, the internal arc resistant design and the complete
interlocking concept all guarantee a maximum degree of personal safety.
2.4 Compactness
SF6 insulation enables very compact dimensions, as well as high switchgear performance.
This provides an economical utilization of surface and space, especially in cities and
conurbations, both for existing constructions and for new buildings.
The switchgear stands out for a user-friendly and functional industrial design. All switching
devices are operated from the switchgear front. Control elements and indicators are located
at an ergonomic height and are optimally integrated in the overall design.
Switchgear installation and extension as well as panel replacement is done without SF6 gas
work.
The switchgear can be installed without special tools and instruments.
Busbar interconnection from panel to panel is made through plugged-in and bolted busbar
units.
For more information regarding installation and operation, please refer to our operating and
installation instructions.
3 Standards3
IEC-Standard Title
EN-Standard
4 Technical Data4
Voltages
Rated voltage...........................................................................................................12.0 kV
Operating voltage.....................................................................................................10.0 kV
Rated short-duration power-frequency withstand voltage.................................42 kV, 1 min
Rated lightning impulse withstand voltage...................................................................75 kV
Rated frequency.......................................................................................................... 50 Hz
Short-circuit ratings
Current ratings
Supply voltages
5 Scope of Supply5
The switchgear is of single-busbar design in free-standing arrangement according to the
enclosed single-line diagram.
Item No. Quantity Typical Description
No.
Three-position disconnector
Application in hermetically welded switchgear vessel, contacts in the SF6-
filled switchgear vessel are climate-independent, operation via gas-tight
welded-in metal bellows or welded-in rotary bushings, spring-operated
mechanism or slow motion mechanism outside the SF6-filled switchgear
vessel, reliable position indication up to the operating front of the panel.
Number of mechanical and electrical operating cycles:
2,000 for DISCONNECTING function
1,000 for READY-TO-EARTH function
With motor operating mechanism for DISCONNECTING function and
manual operating mechanism for EARTHING function
Voltage of motor operating mechanism: AC 230 V
Free contacts of auxiliary switch
12 NO + 12 NC
With mechanical interlocking between three-position disconnector and
circuit-breaker
With electromagnetic interlocking at the disconnector and earthing switch
Voltage of electromagnetic interlock: AC 230 V
With control gate with locking device
Vacuum circuit-breaker
Application in hermetically welded switchgear vessel, vacuum interrupters
inside the SF6 -filled switchgear vessel are climate-independent, operation
via gas-tight welded-in metal bellows, motor operating stored-energy
mechanism outside the SF6 -filled switchgear vessel.
Rated voltage: 15.0 kV
Rated short-time withstand current: 31.5 kA
Rated current: 2500 A
Rated operating sequences:
Rapid load transfer (U): O-0.3s-CO-3min-CO
Auto-reclosing (K): O-0.3s-CO-3min-CO
Number of mechanical and electrical operating cycles: 10,000
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Panel connection
Number of cables per phase 4 cables
Pre-assembled cable clamps
Cable clamp made of plastic, make id-Technik,
for cable with outside diameter 26-38mm,
pre-assembled on cable bracket
Cable cross-section 150 mm2
Cable connection from front-bottom
Earthing busbar,
arranged in the rear of cable compartment,
equipped with 2 connection points
Cable connection is prepared for the following chosen combination of
cable-T-plug:
Make: Euromold
Cable T-plug: 2x 484TB/G-150§§
Coupling plug: 2x 804PB/G-150§§
Coupling insert: without
Deeper cable compartment cover: without
Three-position disconnector
Application in hermetically welded switchgear vessel, contacts in the SF6-
filled switchgear vessel are climate-independent, operation via gas-tight
welded-in metal bellows or welded-in rotary bushings, spring-operated
mechanism or slow motion mechanism outside the SF6-filled switchgear
vessel, reliable position indication up to the operating front of the panel.
Number of mechanical and electrical operating cycles:
2,000 for DISCONNECTING function
1,000 for READY-TO-EARTH function
With motor operating mechanism for DISCONNECTING function and
manual operating mechanism for EARTHING function
Voltage of motor operating mechanism: AC 230 V
Free contacts of auxiliary switch
12 NO + 12 NC
With mechanical interlocking between three-position disconnector and
circuit-breaker
With electromagnetic interlocking at the disconnector and earthing switch
Voltage of electromagnetic interlock: AC 230 V
With control gate with locking device
Vacuum circuit-breaker
Application in hermetically welded switchgear vessel, vacuum interrupters
inside the SF6 -filled switchgear vessel are climate-independent, operation
via gas-tight welded-in metal bellows, motor operating stored-energy
mechanism outside the SF6 -filled switchgear vessel.
Rated voltage: 15.0 kV
Rated short-time withstand current: 31.5 kA
Rated current: 1250 A
Rated operating sequences:
Rapid load transfer (U): O-0.3s-CO-3min-CO
Auto-reclosing (K): O-0.3s-CO-3min-CO
Number of mechanical and electrical operating cycles: 10,000
With motor operating stored-energy mechanism AC 230 V
With the following release combination:
2 shunt releases
Voltage of closing solenoid AC 230 V
Voltage of 1st shunt release AC 230 V
Voltage of 2nd release (shunt, c.t.-operated, undervoltage releases) AC
230 V
Free contacts of auxiliary switch
9 NO + 6 NC
Feeder locking device with interlocking to three-position disconnector and
cable compartment cover
With auxiliary switch for "feeder locking device"
Mechanical closing of circuit-breaker
Mechanical opening of circuit-breaker
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Panel connection
Number of cables per phase 2 cables
Pre-assembled cable clamps
Cable clamp made of plastic, make id-Technik,
for cable with outside diameter 26-38mm,
pre-assembled on cable bracket
Cable cross-section 150 mm2
Cable connection from front-bottom
Earthing busbar,
arranged in the rear of cable compartment,
equipped with 2 connection points
Cable connection is prepared for the following chosen combination of
cable-T-plug:
Make: Euromold
Cable T-plug: 1x 430TB/G-150§§
Coupling plug: 1x 300PB/G-150§§
Coupling insert: without
Deeper cable compartment cover: without
1 Terminal costs
Panel connection
Auxiliary switch for electrical signal "cable compartment cover closed"
1 auxil.contact 1NO+1NC
2 signal lamp red, complete unit
2 signal lamp green, complete unit
2 pushbutton red 22mm, 1NO+1NC, complete
2 pushbutton green 22mm, 1NO+1NC, complete
1 Schuko socket
1 switch cabinet heater 20W without thermostat
1 fluorescent tube 230V AC, 10W
1 overcurrent protection relay 7SJ82
1 Installation costs
1 Basic wiring costs
1 Wiring options
1 Terminal costs
Three-position disconnector
Application in hermetically welded switchgear vessel, contacts in the SF6-
filled switchgear vessel are climate-independent, operation via gas-tight
welded-in metal bellows or welded-in rotary bushings, spring-operated
mechanism or slow motion mechanism outside the SF6-filled switchgear
vessel, reliable position indication up to the operating front of the panel.
Number of mechanical and electrical operating cycles:
2,000 for DISCONNECTING function
1,000 for READY-TO-EARTH function
With motor operating mechanism for DISCONNECTING function and
manual operating mechanism for EARTHING function
Voltage of motor operating mechanism: AC 230 V
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Three-position disconnector
Application in hermetically welded switchgear vessel, contacts in the SF6
-filled switchgear vessel are climate-independent, operation via welded-in
metal bellows or welded-in rotary bushings, spring-operated mechanism
outside the SF6 -filled switchgear vessel, reliable position indication up to
the operating front of the panel.
Number of mechanical and electrical operating cycles:
2,000 for DISCONNECTING function
1,000 for EARTHING function
With motor operating mechanism for DISCONNECTING function and
manual operating mechanism for EARTHING function
Voltage of motor operating mechanism: AC 230 V
Free contacts of auxiliary switch
12 NO + 12 NC
With electromagnetic interlocking at the disconnector and earthing switch
Voltage of electromagnetic interlocking: AC 230 V
With control gate with locking device
With electrical indication of control gate
Three-position disconnector
Application in hermetically welded switchgear vessel, contacts in the SF6-
filled switchgear vessel are climate-independent, operation via gas-tight
welded-in metal bellows or welded-in rotary bushings, spring-operated
mechanism or slow motion mechanism outside the SF6-filled switchgear
vessel, reliable position indication up to the operating front of the panel.
Number of mechanical and electrical operating cycles:
2,000 for DISCONNECTING function
1,000 for READY-TO-EARTH function
With motor operating mechanism for DISCONNECTING function and
manual operating mechanism for EARTHING function
Voltage of motor operating mechanism: AC 230 V
Free contacts of auxiliary switch
12 NO + 12 NC
With mechanical interlocking between three-position disconnector and
circuit-breaker
With electromagnetic interlocking at the disconnector and earthing switch
Voltage of electromagnetic interlock: AC 230 V
With control gate with locking device
Vacuum circuit-breaker
Application in hermetically welded switchgear vessel, vacuum interrupters
inside the SF6 -filled switchgear vessel are climate-independent, operation
via gas-tight welded-in metal bellows, motor operating stored-energy
mechanism outside the SF6 -filled switchgear vessel.
Rated voltage: 15.0 kV
Rated short-time withstand current: 31.5 kA
Rated current: 1250 A
Rated operating sequences:
Rapid load transfer (U): O-0.3s-CO-3min-CO
Auto-reclosing (K): O-0.3s-CO-3min-CO
Number of mechanical and electrical operating cycles: 10,000
With motor operating stored-energy mechanism AC 230 V
With the following release combination:
2 shunt releases
Voltage of closing solenoid AC 230 V
Voltage of 1st shunt release AC 230 V
Voltage of 2nd release (shunt, c.t.-operated, undervoltage releases) AC
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230 V
Free contacts of auxiliary switch
9 NO + 6 NC
Feeder locking device with interlocking to three-position disconnector and
cable compartment cover
With auxiliary switch for "feeder locking device"
Mechanical closing of circuit-breaker
Mechanical opening of circuit-breaker
Panel connection
Number of cables per phase 2 cables
Pre-assembled cable clamps
Cable clamp made of plastic, make id-Technik,
for cable with outside diameter 26-38mm,
pre-assembled on cable bracket
Cable cross-section 150 mm2
Cable connection from front-bottom
Earthing busbar,
arranged in the rear of cable compartment,
equipped with 2 connection points
Cable connection is prepared for the following chosen combination of
cable-T-plug:
Make: Euromold
Cable T-plug: 1x 430TB/G-150§§
Coupling plug: 1x 300PB/G-150§§
Coupling insert: without
Deeper cable compartment cover: without
integrated repeat test of the interface, with integrated function test, with
integrated signaling relay, type CAPDIS S2+ for the selected operating
voltage
Accessories
Item No. Quantity Description Typical
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