Area Of Application - Siemens 3TM Operating Instructions Manual

General information
Applications
Function
Intended use
• IEC/DIN EN 62271-1
• IEC/DIN EN 62271-106
• IEC/DIN EN 62271-200
• GB/T14808
• ANSI
• CSA C22.2 No. 253-09
• NMX-J-564/106-ANCE
• IEC 61000-4
• IEC 61000-6
• IEC 60068
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Area of application

Vacuum contactors 3TM are 1-pole switching devices with an electromagnetic op-
erating mechanism for high switching capacity and a rated voltage range from
4.15 kV to 6.9 kV (single-phase, rigidly earthed star point).
Vacuum contactors 3TM comply with the protection class IP00 (stationary, weather-
protected operation) as per EN 60529 and can be used
• with circuit breakers and fuses,
• for ambient temperatures from -40 °C to +70 °C,
• at various altitudes ranging from -1250 m to 5000 m ASL,
• for high mechanical vibrations or
• for use in seismic zones,
• on ships below deck,
• on open pit or mining equipment,
• in stationary or moving rail operation.
The technical data are affected by ambient conditions, installation position, and in-
stallation volume.
Operational currents and overload currents are switched by the vacuum contactor.
3TM vacuum contactors operate in continuous, periodic, and short-term operation.
Suitable for high frequency of operation and unlimited on-time.
Vacuum contactors 3TM are suitable for switching any type of alternating current cir-
cuits under normal operating conditions, such as:
• Motors
• Transformers
• Resistor consumers
• Neutral earthing
The vacuum contactor can be mounted:
• as a fixed installation (with busbars or cables with cable lugs),
• on a withdrawable part, or
• on a carriage.
Standards
Vacuum contactors 3TM comply with the following standards:
High-voltage switchgear and controlgear – Part 1: Common specifications
High-voltage switchgear and controlgear – Part 106: Contactors and controllers
High-voltage switchgear and controlgear – Part 200: AC metal-enclosed switchgear
and controlgear
High voltage alternating current contactors and contactor-based motor-starters
American National Standard (ANSI), harmonized ANCE, CSA, and UL Standard for
medium-voltage ac contactors, controllers, and control centres
Medium-Voltage AC Contactors, Controllers, and Control Centers
Medium-Voltage AC Contactors, Controllers, and Control Centers
Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC)
Parasitic x-ray emittance and interference voltage
Environmental test procedures
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