Molded case circuit breaker, line- / motor- / starter protection with electronic trip units of the 3 series (6 pages)
Summary of Contents for Siemens 8DA10 Series
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Medium-Voltage Switchgear Type 8DA10 Extendable Fixed-Mounted Circuit-Breaker Switchgear up to 40.5 kV Single Busbar, Single-Pole Metal-Enclosed, Gas-Insulated Medium-Voltage Switchgear INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Order No.: 861-9601.9 Revision: 11 Issue: 07-11-2017...
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The Sales Contract contains variations in equipment. These instructions also cannot the entire obligations of Siemens. The warranty contained provide for every possible contingency to be met in in the contract between the parties is the sole warranty of connection with installation, combination of components, Siemens.
Contents Safety instructions ..........6 Installation............40 Signal terms and definitions ....... 6 Constructional stipulations ....... 40 General instructions ........... 7 18.1 Switchgear room..........40 IT security ............9 18.2 Constructional data of the foundation ....43 Due application ..........9 18.3 Transport units..........
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24.1 Installation of voltage transformers Operation ............150 type 4MT3 on the busbar ....... 107 Control elements and indicators..... 151 24.2 Installation of voltage transformers 34.1 Control elements and indicators of type 4MU4 on the busbar....... 111 the circuit-breaker.......... 152 24.3 Installation of voltage transformers 34.2 Control elements and indicators of type 4MT7 at the cable feeder......
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41.1 Maintenance of the vacuum circuit-breaker End of service life ........... 209 operating mechanism........204 Siemens Service Hotline ......... 210 41.2 Procedure for bolted joints and seals ....207 Index ............... 211 41.3 Cleaning agents and cleaning aids ....207 41.4 Lubricants ............
Safety instructions Safety instructions Signal terms and definitions The signal words "danger," "warning" and "caution" used in this instruction manual indicate the degree of hazard that may be encountered by the user. DANGER Danger - Indicates an imminently hazardous situation. If this hazardous situation is not avoided, death or serious injury will be the consequence.
Safety instructions General instructions DANGER Hazardous voltages and high-speed moving parts Will cause death, serious injury or property damage. ➭ Always de-energize and earth the switchgear before maintenance. ➭ Read and understand this instruction manual before using switchgear. ➭ Maintenance should be performed only by qualified personnel. The use of unauthorized parts in the repair of the switchgear or tampering by unqualified personnel will result in dangerous conditions that will cause death, severe injury or switchgear damage.
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➭ After installation and setting, have a final check performed by a service engineer approved by Siemens, including documentation of the test results. ➭ Perform maintenance according to the operating instructions of the Siemens products. The switchgear corresponds to the relevant laws, prescriptions and standards applicable at the time of delivery.
IT security The Siemens software is regularly checked for safety. If weak points are identified in the process, which may allow third parties to access protection devices, information thereto is distributed through the SIPROTEC and SICAM Security Update Report Newsletter.
• After first installation of switchgear type 8DA10 under supervision of a certified senior supervisor and his signature on the certificate, and • after proof in form of an installation record for the Siemens Switchgear Factory Frankfurt am Main. After having been issued by the Siemens Switchgear Factory Frankfurt am Main, the certificate is valid for three years.
Description Description Panel overview Subframe • Support for switchpanel poles and panel front • Forms the cable compartment • Subframe versions - Standard: Switchgear height 2350 mm - Higher version: Switchgear height 2570 mm Switchpanel pole • Poles arranged one behind the other. •...
Description Examples for panel versions Circuit-breaker panel Disconnector panel Bus sectionalizer Cable connection panel Metering panel Dummy panel Vacuum circuit- Plug-in voltage Three-position disconnector breaker transformer Plug-in cable Capacitive voltage These components are (not included in - - - - - - detecting system optionally selectable the scope of supply)
Description Examples for panel versions Circuit-breaker panel up to 3150 A with fan ① Low-voltage compartment ② SIPROTEC bay controller (option) ③ Operating mechanism for three-position disconnector ④ Gas pressure manometer for switchpanel pole housing ⑤ Gas filling valve ⑥ Circuit-breaker operating mechanism ⑦...
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Description Three-position disconnector panel up to 3150 A ① Low-voltage compartment ② SIPROTEC bay controller (option) ③ Operating mechanism of three-position disconnector ④ Gas pressure manometer for switchpanel pole housing ⑤ Gas filling valve ⑥ Capacitive voltage detecting system ⑦ Busbar housing ⑧...
Description Bus sectionalizer up to 3150 A with fan ① Low-voltage compartment ② SIPROTEC bay controller (option) ③ Operating mechanism for three-position disconnector ④ Gas pressure manometer ⑤ Gas filling valve ⑥ Circuit-breaker operating mechanism ⑦ Capacitive voltage detecting system ⑧...
Description Circuit-breaker Design The vacuum circuit-breaker consists of the following components: • Operating mechanism with stored-energy spring mechanism and control elements (3AH49) • Operating linkage for contact operation • 3 switchpanel poles with vacuum interrupters Vacuum interrupters ① Moving contact ②...
Description Function Depending on its equipment, the circuit-breaker is closed mechanically by means of an ON pushbutton, or electrically. The operating power is transmitted to the vacuum interrupters through an operating linkage. In case of a motor operating mechanism, the closing spring is charged by means of a motor and latched in the charged position.
Description Three-position disconnector Function The three-position disconnector combines the functions of a disconnector and an earthing switch. The three-position disconnector is designed for no-load operation only. ① Fixed contact, busbar ② Busbar housing ③ Busbar ④ Busbar support ⑤ Fixed contact, earth ⑥...
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Description Operating mechanism for three-position disconnector The three-position disconnector is operated from the switchgear front. • Auxiliary switch - Every operating mechanism is equipped with an auxiliary switch to indicate the switch position. • Motor operating mechanism - Remote operation (standard) - Local operation (option) - Manual operation possible by operating lever •...
Description Make-proof busbar earthing switch ① Operating mechanism housing of busbar earthing switch ② Position indicator ③ Actuating opening The busbar earthing switch is an earthing switch with short-circuit making capacity for make-proof earthing of the busbar. 20/214 Revision 11 • INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS • 8DA10 • 861-9601.9...
Description Current and voltage transformers 10.1 4MT and 4MU voltage transformers Features • According to IEC 61869-3 • Cast-resin insulated • Inductive type • Safe-to-touch due to metal enclosure Mounting locations • On the busbar • At the panel connection housing Fig.
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Description Damping resistor for voltage transformers • Damping resistor for voltage transformers at the panel connection housing ① • Damping resistor for voltage transformers on the busbar ② Fig. 8: Position of damping resistors in the switchgear frame 22/214 Revision 11 • INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS • 8DA10 • 861-9601.9...
Description 10.2 Current transformers Features • According to IEC 61869-2 or EN 61869-2 (depending on the switchgear version) • Designed as ring-core current transformers: - Ring core as carrier of secondary winding - Main circuit corresponds to primary winding • Arranged outside the primary enclosure (switchgear housing) due to single-pole design of the panel •...
The following example shows the distribution of the gas compartments with the associated item designations of the manometers. For further information, please contact the Siemens Service Hotline. ① Busbar in phase L1 (manometer B11) ②...
Description Panel connection 12.1 Features • Bushings for plugs with inside-cone plug-in system according to EN 50181 • Single and multiple connections possible per phase • Conection of several cables with different plug sizes possible per phase • Connection of solid-insulated or gas-insulated bar possible •...
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Description Version 3 4MT7 Solid-insulated bar connection Version 4 Solid-insulated bar connection Version 5 26/214 Revision 11 • INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS • 8DA10 • 861-9601.9...
Description Version 6 Solid-insulated bar connection Version 7 Gas-insulated bar connection Protection and control equipment The protection equipment and control equipment is designed customer-specifically. T he devices are installed in the low-voltage compartment or in the low-voltage niche. Details are given in the respective circuit documentation. Voltage detecting systems For voltage detection according to IEC 61243-5 and VDE 0682 Part 415 with the following voltage detecting systems:...
Description Aseismic design (option) Seismic withstand 8DA10 switchgear can be upgraded for operation in regions at risk from earthquakes, capability (option) see the relevant order and delivery documents. The additional components for earthquake-resistant design are pre-assembled at the factory. ① Reinforced side plate ②...
Description Accessories 16.1 Standard accessories • Operating and installation instructions • Operating lever for three-position disconnector: DISCONNECTING function • Operating lever for three-position disconnector: EARTHING and READY-TO-EARTH function • Hand crank for charging the circuit-breaker closing spring • Double-bit key with a diameter of 3 mm (for door of low-voltage compartment) •...
Description 16.2 Other accessories Other accessories According to the order documents / purchase order (selection): • Plug-in voltage indicators for LRM systems • Unit to test the function of the plug-in voltage indicators • Units to test the capacitive interface and the voltage indicators •...
Description Technical data 17.1 Electrical data Complete switchgear Electrical data, filling pressure, temperature for single-busbar switchgear Rated insulation level Rated voltage U 40.5 Rated short-duration power-frequency withstand voltage U - phase-to-earth, open contact gap - across the isolating distance Rated lightning impulse withstand voltage U - phase-to-earth, open contact gap - across the isolating distance Rated frequency f...
Description Circuit-breaker panel, disconnector panel Data of the switchgear panels (circuit-breaker panel, disconnector panel, bus sectionalizer, cable connection panel, metering panel) Rated voltage U 40.5 1250 Rated normal current I 1600 2000 2500 2750 3150 Rated short-time withstand current I = 3 s up to kA 50 Hz...
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Description Close-open contact time The interval of time - in a make-break operating cycle - between the instant when the contacts touch in the first pole in the closing process, and the instant when the contacts of the internal arc contact separate in all poles in the subsequent opening process. Motor operating The operating mechanisms of the 3AH49 circuit-breakers are suitable for auto-reclosing.
Description Integrated varistor NOTICE Overvoltages in inductive circuits Electrical control devices can be damaged by switching overvoltages. ➭ Do not switch off inductive consumers in DC circuits. The integrated varistor limits overvoltages to approx. 500 V for • protection devices (when inductive components are mounted in the vacuum circuit- breaker) •...
Description 17.4 Insulating gas The sealed pressure system of the switchgear contains the insulating gas SF (fluorinated greenhouse gas, GWP 22,800). Example for a typical amount of SF gas: 8DA10 circuit-breaker panel 36 kV, 40 kA, 1250 A, cable connection 2 x plug size S3 with 2.8 kg SF e = 64t).
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Description Busbar housing Rated busbar current 1250 3150 2000 4000 2500 5000 Rated lightning impulse withstand voltage ≤ 170 > 170 Rated short-duration power-frequency ≤ 70 > 70 withstand voltage Rated functional level Min. functional level Signal "pressure low" Signal "pressure very low" Max.
Description 17.5 Classification of 8DA10 according to IEC 62 271-200 DANGER Internal arcing and explosion hazard Will cause death, serious injury or property damage. The switchgear may or may not be classified as arc-resistant switchgear. If the switchgear has internal arc classification IAC A FL, the area behind the switchgear is not tested to evaluate the effects of internal arcs.
In this way, the switchgear assemblies of this type series fulfill the basic protection requirements of the EMC Directive. Protection against solid The fixed-mounted circuit-breaker switchgear of the 8DA10 series fulfills the following degrees foreign objects, electric of protection according to IEC 62271-1, IEC 62271-200, IEC 60529 and IEC 62262: shock and water •...
Description 17.8 Rating plates Switchgear panel The rating plate contains all information that is binding for the panel and its components. The rating plate is located: • On the inside of the low-voltage compartment door (rating plates for panel, optionally for voltage transformers and current transformers) If the circuit-breaker class is specified as M2, a maximum of 10000 (optionally 30000) mechanical operating cycles are possible with the circuit-breaker.
Installation Installation Constructional stipulations 18.1 Switchgear room The switchgear can be used at the following locations as an indoor installation according to IEC 61936 (Power Installations exceeding AC 1 kV) and VDE 0101: • Lockable electrical service locations. Requirements on lockable electrical service locations (room or location): - Are exclusively used for operation of electrical equipment.
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Installation Room dimensions and wall distances Fig. 20: Wall-standing arrangement Fig. 21: Free-standing arrangement *) Depending on national requirements **) Lateral wall distance ≥ 500 mm optionally required on the left or on the right ***) Lateral minimum wall distance ≥ 100 mm optionally possible on the left or on the right Load-bearing capacity of Load data the floor...
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Installation Construction of the floor The floor covering must be even, easy to clean, pressure-resistant, slip-resistant, abrasion- resistant and electrically discharging. As floor construction, the following is possible: Steel girder layer Suitable for large and numerous floor openings, and advantageous for later modifications or extensions of the switchgear.
Installation 18.2 Constructional data of the foundation Floor openings The panels can be bolted or welded to the foundation rails. Fasten each panel diagonally to the foundation rails at two points at least. Use M10 fixing bolts as a minimum. Tightening torque: 60 Nm.
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Installation Welded joint of the Weld the standard design diagonally to the foundation rails at 2 points. A floor fixing profile is standard design not necessary. The welded seams must conform to the strength of an equivalent bolted joint with M10 bolts. Fig.
Installation 18.3 Transport units Dimensions Panel widths Transport dimensions Transport weight with Transport weight packing without packing Width x Height x Depth approx. kg approx. kg mm x mm x mm Means of transport: Truck 1 x 600 1370 x 2550 x 1888 2 x 600 1764 x 2550 x 1870 1700...
Before installation 19.1 Preliminary clarifications In order to load the transport units in a suitable installation order, the responsible Siemens representative requires the following information from you several weeks before delivering the switchgear: • Sketch of the installation room including the locations and numbers of the individual panels and the storage space for the accessories •...
- Length of lifting rod for a double panel 1600 mm - Increase the length of the lifting rod by + 600 mmfor each further panel - Certified lifting rods may be procured from the local Siemens representative. • Chain with transport shackles •...
Installation Type of housing cover Front view Rear view Busbar housing cover with bursting disc and desiccant bag holder for 2x 250 g desiccant bags ① • Adhesive label: Filter Busbar housing post insulator cover without desiccant holder ② • Adhesive label: Busbar direction Busbar housing post insulator cover with desiccant holder for 1x 450 g desiccant bag...
Installation 19.6 Comments on electromagnetic compatibility To achieve appropriate electromagnetic compatibility (EMC), some basic requirements must be observed while erecting the switchgear. This applies especially to the installation and connection of external cables and wires. Basic measures for ensuring EMC are already taken during design and assembly of the switchgear panels.
➭ As far as possible, document larger defects and transport damages photographically; prepare a damage report and inform your regional Siemens representative immediately. ➭ Have the transport damages repaired, otherwise you may not start installation.
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Installation WARNING Fire risk The transport unit is packed in flammable materials. ➭ No smoking. ➭ Keep fire extinguishers in a weatherproof place. ➭ Mark the location of the fire extinguisher. NOTICE Damaged packings of desiccant bags Can cause corrosion of switchgear parts and formation of creepage distances by high air humidity.
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➭ If there is no sufficient knowledge about professional regeneration of the packing: Ask for expert personnel via the competent Siemens representative. ➭ Open the packings. ➭ Replace the desiccant bags by the same number of new desiccant bags.
Installation 20.4 Transporting and unloading the transport unit CAUTION Risk of property damage If the panels are transported without transport blocks (fixing brackets) at the busbars, parts of the switchgear may be damaged. ➭ Do not remove the transport blocks until right before assembling the busbars. ➭...
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Minimum length of the lifting rods: Width of transport unit plus 400 mm. transport pallet Certified lifting rods for different panel widths are available at the regional Siemens representative. Fig. 32: Certified lifting rod for panels of 8DA10 ①...
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Installation The transport holes for pushing the lifting rods in are marked on the transport unit with a red symbol. Fig. 33: Position of transport holes Fig. 34: Marking of transport holes ➭ If necessary, remove the switchgear termination. ➭ Push the lifting rods into the transport holes at the front and at the rear. ➭...
Installation Lifting the transport unit WARNING with hydraulic or lifting jacks If it is lifted unevenly, the transport unit can fall over due to its high center of gravity. If a transport unit falls down on a person, this can cause life-endangering injuries. ➭...
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Installation DANGER Risk of injury due to transport unit falling over. Will cause death, injury or considerable property damage. Bridge floor openings that have to be crossed. When it is shifted, the transport unit may slip off the bridge and fall over. ➭...
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Installation Setting down the The transport units are set down in front of the long side of the floor opening to the cable transport units from the basement, and are pushed over the floor opening. long side of the floor opening ①...
Installation 20.6 Aligning the switchgear ➭ Align the first transport unit (end panel) completely and bolt it to the foundation (see page 43, "Constructional data of the foundation"). ➭ Just align the other transport units (panels) roughly first. ➭ Keep a distance of at least 500 mmbetween the transport units for the subsequent installation work.
➭ Do not install, commission or operate a switchgear with incorrect or too low SF pressures. If required, isolate the switchgear and put it out of service. ➭ Inform the competent regional Siemens representative. ① Gas pressure manometers for the busbar compartments ②...
Installation Switchgear installation WARNING Risk of injury due to inappropriate installation. The activities described below must be performed professionally in order to minimize the risk of injury. ➭ The switchgear must be assembled by certified personnel only (see page 10, "Qualified personnel"). Fig.
Installation 21.1 Preparing busbar assembly Removing CAUTION transport blocks Risk of property damage If the panels are transported without transport blocks (fixing brackets) at the busbars, parts of the switchgear may be damaged. ➭ Do not remove the transport blocks until right before assembling the busbars. ➭...
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Installation Preparing This operation is only performed if there is a horizontal flange cover available on the busbar busbar assembly on housing of the right end panel. the right end panel ➭ Remove all flange covers ② from the assembly openings of the short busbar housing ① . ➭...
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➭ Carefully check the sealing surfaces ③ of the flanges for scratches, other damages or pollution. Damages and pollution will cause leaks. ➭ If the sealing surfaces ③ are damaged: Inform the regional Siemens representative and coordinate the elimination of damages.
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Installation Preparing the busbar ➭ Undo the bolted joints ① and ② . sections ➭ Remove the bolted joint ③ . Fig. 47: Bolted joints at the busbar section ➭ Clean the links at the busbar sections using an emery sponge and a lint-free cloth. Then, apply a very thin film of the supplied mounting paste.
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• Disconnectable busbar voltage transformer For other disconnectable components, e.g. make-proof busbar earthing switch, the busbar joints are not accessible anymore after the transport units have been interconnected. For further information, please contact the Siemens Service Hotline. NOTICE Damage to the busbar support The busbar support keeps the busbar with a weight of approx.
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Installation Preparing busbar This operation is only performed if there is a horizontal flange cover available on the busbar assembly on the panel to housing of the panel to be lined up. be lined up NOTICE Risk of property damage During assembly of the 4000 A busbar, there is risk of property damage in case of re- assembling the busbar into the panel to be lined up.
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Installation ➭ Mark the position from the transformer connection housing ② to the busbar housing ④ by two lines offset by 90°. The lines serve as positioning aid for later assembly. Fig. 52: Positioning aids (zooms show side views) ➭ Remove the bolted joint ⑥ between the transformer connection housing ② and the busbar housing ④...
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Installation Fig. 55: Inserting the busbar ① Busbar in the fixed-mounted panel ② Upper connecting bar ③ Upper disconnector contact ④ Cup head bolt with hexagon nut and conical spring washer (5x) ⑤ Busbar in the panel to be lined up ⑥...
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Installation ➭ Fit the protective caps on the bolted joints of the busbar. ① Busbar in the fixed- mounted panel ② Cup head bolt M10x65 with hexagon nut and conical spring washer ③ Upper disconnector contact ④ Protective caps (9x) ⑤...
Installation 21.2 Lining up panels Positioning the panel The panel to be lined up is moved evenly by two people, if possible, using hydraulic hoisting cylinders, hydraulic jacks or lifting jacks. A third person acts as an observer and corrects the joining of the busbar sections and the flanges during the process.
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Installation Bolting the flanges of the NOTICE busbar housings together Risk of damage to property Sensitive parts of the switchgear may be damaged during installation work at the busbar and the busbar housings. ➭ While working at the busbars or the busbar housings, prop up only on the base frame of the transport unit.
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Installation ➭ Flange connections with current transformer: If there are busbar current transformers or expansion joints available, the flange connections must be equipped with insulating sleeves. Slide two insulating rings between the flanges. Fasten M8x45 bolts crosswise with one insulating sleeve each (tightening torque: 20 Nm). ①...
Installation 21.3 Lining up further panels ➭ Repeat the work operations (see page 64, "Preparing the flanges of the busbar housings") until all panels are installed. INFORMATION If required, mount loosely delivered panel connections and earthing busbars before lining up another panel.
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Installation ➭ Modify the length of the disconnector coupling rod by turning the hexagonal sleeve ① , so that the contact fingers are resting exactly on the fixed contact of the disconnector in CLOSED position. Fig. 66: Example for correct and incorrect position of the contact fingers on the fixed contact ➭...
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Installation Panel links for The frames of the panel groups pre-assembled at the factory are bolted together at the panel panel groups delivered by joints at the front ① and rear ② with one panel link each. the factory ① Large panel link (front) ②...
Installation ➭ Bolted joint an the front of the panels: Bolt the small panel links at the top and bottom in the fixed-mounted panel together with the front part of the frame at the panel to be lined up. Thread the upper panel link through the slot of the front support. Use 2 cup head bolts M10x20, plain washers and hexagon nuts for each small panel link (tightening torque: 40 Nm).
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Installation Fig. 72: Mounting the cable bracket at the cross members ① ④ Cage nut Contact washer ② Cable bracket ⑤ Hexagon head bolt M10x40 ③ Hexagon nut M12 (used as spacer) ➭ Mount the cable plugs. ➭ Fasten the cables at the cable bracket using cable clamps. ➭...
Installation 21.6 Installing the earthing busbar Earthing busbars at the switchgear Earthing busbars at the The earthing busbar runs at the rear of the switchgear frames. The units of the earthing intermediate panel busbars overlap. The earthing busbars are interconnected with two bolts M12 and a tightening torque of 70 Nm each.
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Installation Earthing busbars at the end panel Fig. 75: Earthing busbars at the end panel ① Short-circuit bridge at the circuit-breaker housing ② 2x M12 with contact washers, conical spring washers and nuts at the joint ③ Earthing busbar connection to the next panel Short-circuit bridge at the panel connection housing If the panel connection housings are delivered separately, the short-circuit bridge ③...
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Installation ➭ Repeat the assembly operations for the short-circuit bridges at the panel connection housings until all bar ends of the switchgear are interconnected. Fig. 77: Earthing at the short-circuit bridge of the panel connection housings (work-in-progress earthing) Earthing the panels The cross-sections and materials of the earthing conductors are specified in the DIN/VDE 0101 or IEC 61936-1 standard and in the relevant country-specific standards.
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Installation Optional earthing bar The optional earthing bar for the panel connection is supplied loosely. It must be mounted on site. The optional earthing bar consists of two vertical and one horizontal earthing bars. Determine the height of the horizontal earthing bar ① . Use one cup head bolt M12x40, one conical spring washer and one hexagon nut to bolt the horizontal earthing bar together with the two vertical earthing bars.
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Installation Mounting the short-circuit bridge on the bus sectionalizer In the case of the bus sectionalizer, the short-circuit bridge ① must be mounted on site. Fig. 81: Fixing points at the short-circuit bridge The earthing busbars of the switchgear frame are pre-assembled at the factory. Mount the short-circuit bridge at the bus sectionalizer housings as follows: ➭...
Installation 21.7 Interconnecting panels with 5000 A busbar (twin busbar) Fig. 84: Busbar version 5000 A (twin busbar) Preparations: Removing upper row of busbar housings The upper row of busbar housings has been pre-assembled at the factory. To interconnect the panels, this row must first be dismantled. Fig.
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Installation ➭ Remove the earthing bar ① . To do this, loosen the three hexagon head bolts M12x30. Fig. 86: Removing the earthing bar ➭ Detach the coupling rod ① (option) from all upper busbar housings. Fig. 87: Detaching the coupling rod ① (option) ➭...
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Installation ➭ Remove the busbars ④ linked to the twin busbar connection. To do this, remove the four hexagon nuts M10 with plain washers ① . Secure the two links ② against falling down, and take the three busbars ④ out carefully. Fig.
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Installation ➭ Loosen the bolted joint between the upper row of busbar housings ① and the lower row of busbar housings ④ . To do this, undo the eight bolt-and-washer assemblies M8 ③ . ① Busbar housing (upper row) ② Supporting angle ③...
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Installation Fig. 92: Panel after removal of upper busbar housing system Assembly aid WARNING Risk of falling due to uncovered openings and cutouts A cover prevents the person from falling into or through an opening or a cutout. ➭ Provide for sufficient load-bearing capacity of the cover. ➭...
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➭ Carefully check the external contact surfaces of the flanges and the grooves for scratches and other damages or pollution. Damages and pollution will cause leaks. ➭ If any external contact surfaces or grooves are damaged: Inform the regional Siemens representative and coordinate the elimination of damages.
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Installation Setting down and ➭ Set down the busbar housing. mounting the busbar housing Fig. 97: Setting down the busbar housing ➭ Align the housings to be interconnected using a suitable auxiliary means and bolt together. Fig. 98: Aligning the busbar housings 90/214 Revision 11 •...
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Installation ➭ Use 8 bolt-and-washer assemblies M8 ③ in order to bolt busbar housings located one beneath the other together (tightening torque: 20 Nm). ➭ Use 8 bolt-and-washer assemblies M8 ① in order to bolt busbar housings located side by side together (tightening torque: 20 Nm).
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Installation ➭ To simplify installation, bolt the three busbars together using one bar support (if not pre-assembled at the factory) Fig. 101: Inserting the busbars ➭ Interconnect the busbars and bolt them together at the twin busbar connection. Fig. 102: Bolting busbars together ➭...
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Installation Installing disconnectable busbar components When disconnectable busbar components such as voltage transformers with fuses must be mounted, the kinematic system has to be assembled first. Assembling the ➭ The operating shaft with coupling rods ① at the upper row of busbar housings and the kinematic system operating shaft ②...
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Installation Fig. 105: Mounting position of kinematic system at the upper and lower busbar housings ➭ Secure the rear end of the operating shaft ① with spring-type straight pins ② to prevent displacement of the operating shaft. Fig. 106: Securing the operating shaft ➭...
Installation Installation work with SF gas before commissioning If a rated short-duration power-frequency withstand voltage test has to be carried out on site, the work with insulating sulfur hexafluoride gas (SF ) described in this section must be performed in advance. WARNING Danger of suffocation Inhaling high concentrations of SF...
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Installation ➭ Prepare the flanges of the busbar housings for assembly (see page 62, "Preparing busbar assembly"). ➭ Clean the sealing surfaces of the busbar housing covers with a lint-free paper, and apply a thin film of grease. ➭ Determine the size of the desiccant bags required for each busbar housing. ➭...
Installation Filling the busbar run ➭ Determine the filling pressure required according to the rating plate (see page 39, "Rating with SF plates") and the data given in Section "Insulating gas SF " (see page 35, "Insulating gas"). The pressure depends on the gas temperature. ➭...
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Installation ① Transformer housing ② Cover of transformer housing Fig. 110: Removing the cover of the transformer housing ➭ Remove the cover of the transformer housing ① and the sealing ring ③ . ① Cover of transformer housing ② Transformer housing ③...
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➭ Carefully check the external contact surface of the flange and the groove for scratches and other damages or pollution. Damages and pollution will cause leaks. ➭ If the external contact surface or the groove are damaged: Inform the regional Siemens representative and coordinate the elimination of damages.
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➭ Carefully check the external contact surface of the flange and the groove for scratches and other damages or pollution. Damages and pollution will cause leaks. ➭ If the external contact surface or the groove are damaged: Inform the regional Siemens representative and coordinate the elimination of damages.
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Installation ➭ Grease the contact laminations ⑬ with mounting paste Vaseline 8422 DAB 8 (order number: 8BX2041). Fig. 119: Greasing the socket INFORMATION In other panel connection versions, the plug sockets may be arranged asymmetrically. ➭ If the plug sockets are arranged asymmetrically, observe the mounting direction of the cover at the panel connection housing.
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Installation Replacing desiccant bags The desiccant bags are located behind the bursting disc cover at the side of the circuit-breaker in the circuit-breaker housing. The cover has the inscription "Filter" ① . housings Fig. 122: Bursting disc cover on circuit-breaker housing WARNING In the ambient air, the desiccant bags lose their effectiveness rapidly The formation of condensation can lead to corrosion of switchgear parts.
Installation ➭ Undo the locking cap of the gas filling valve marked with B0 for the circuit-breaker housings. ➭ Connect the vacuum pump to the valve. Use short tubes with a large inside diameter. ➭ Evacuate the circuit-breaker housings down to a pressure of less than 2 kPa. Manometer indication: -100 kPa.
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Installation Mounting ➭ Repeat the following work operations for all solid-insulated bars in the same panel. solid-insulated bars ➭ Remove the provisional cover ① from one panel connection. Keep the removed bolts ④ and contact washers ③ for later installation. Dispose of the spacing nuts ② required for transport in an environmentally compatible way.
Installation Performing the power- frequency voltage test If required, a test with rated short-duration power-frequency withstand voltage can be performed at the readily installed switchgear on site. The busbar voltage transformers are designed for a repeat test at 80% U at 60 Hz according to IEC 62271-200.
Installation Installing the voltage transformers DANGER Hazardous voltage. Will cause death, serious injury and property damage. Always observe the Five Safety Rules: ➭ Isolate. ➭ Secure against reclosing. ➭ Verify safe isolation from supply. ➭ Earth and short-circuit. ➭ Cover or barrier adjacent live parts. DANGER Hazardous voltage Can cause death, injury or considerable property damage.
Installation 24.1 Installation of voltage transformers type 4MT3 on the busbar ① 4MT3 voltage transformer ② Low-voltage plug connector ③ Adapter plate ④ Voltage transformer mounting plate ⑤ Busbar housing ⑥ Distance sleeves ⑦ Outside-cone bushing ⑧ Hole with setnut for press-out bolt Fig.
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Installation INFORMATION The already assembled adapter plate can be displaced due to vibrations during transport. To position the adapter plate correctly: ➭ Loosen the M8 bolts of the adapter plate a little bit. ➭ Bolt the adapter plate uniformly together with the voltage transformer mounting plate. Tightening torque: 30 Nm.
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Installation NOTICE Risk of partial discharges at the outside-cone bushing. Damage to the switchgear can be the consequence. ➭ Make sure that the connecting lug of the capacitive connecting point of the outside-cone bushing is earthed. ➭ To let excess air out of the plug connection while mounting the voltage transformer, fit a nylon thread or a cable strap into the inside cone of the silicone adapter in the voltage transformer.
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Installation ➭ Lower the voltage transformer slowly onto the bushing, pulling the cable strap out of the inside cone of the voltage transformer at the same time. ➭ Plug the low-voltage plug connectors in at the voltage transformers. ➭ Fasten the voltage transformer at the panel. To do this, bolt the voltage transformer uniformly together with the voltage transformer mounting plate using four M8 bolts.
Installation 24.2 Installation of voltage transformers type 4MU4 on the busbar ① Low-voltage plug connector ② Crane eye ③ Voltage transformer ④ Inside-cone bushing ⑤ Busbar housing ⑥ Voltage transformer mounting plate ⑦ Primary terminal at the voltage transformer ⑧ Silicone adapter Fig.
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Installation ➭ Insert one hexagon socket head bolt M8x25 (with pan head) each into the now free holes. Fig. 126: Inserting hexagon socket head bolts ➭ Clean the silicone adapter and the inside-cone cast-resin bush carefully. Use a cleaning agent without solvents and a lint-free cloth. ➭...
Installation CAUTION Disruptive discharges due to air inclusions Will damage the cast-resin bushing. ➭ While installing the voltage transformer, let excess air out of the plug-in connection with a cable strap. ➭ Verify intact condition of the cable strap. If the cable strap was damaged when it was pulled out, remove the voltage transformer and eliminate the residues of the cable strap.
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Installation ➭ For first installation of the voltage transformer, mount the threaded rods M10 with low- design nuts (flat nuts) according to DIN 4035 on the panel connection cover (installation instruction enclosed with the supplementary equipment). ① Panel connection housing ②...
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Installation WARNING Risk of injury while transporting the voltage transformer The voltage transformer may fall down during transport. Serious injury and property damage can be the consequence. ➭ Secure the voltage transformer against falling down. If required, use a support. ➭...
Installation Removing the voltage transformers DANGER Hazardous voltage. Will cause death, serious injury and property damage. Always observe the Five Safety Rules: ➭ Isolate. ➭ Secure against reclosing. ➭ Verify safe isolation from supply. ➭ Earth and short-circuit. ➭ Cover or barrier adjacent live parts. DANGER Hazardous voltage Can cause death, injury or considerable property damage.
Installation 25.1 Removal of voltage transformers type 4MT3 from the busbar ① 4MT3 voltage transformer ② Low-voltage plug connector ③ Adapter plate ④ Voltage transformer mounting plate ⑤ Busbar housing ⑥ Distance sleeves ⑦ Outside-cone bushing ⑧ Hole with setnut for press-out bolts Fig.
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Installation CAUTION Voltage transformer falling down Can cause injury and property damage. While being removed from the bushing, the voltage transformer can detach suddenly. ➭ Remove the voltage transformer upwards as uniformly as possible. ➭ Adequately support the voltage transformer so that it cannot fall as it is being withdrawn. ➭...
Installation 25.2 Removal of voltage transformers type 4MU4 from the busbar ➭ Isolate and earth the busbar. ➭ Verify safe isolation from supply. ➭ Remove the low-voltage plug connector. ➭ Remove the 4 fixing bolts M8x35 of the fixing brackets at the voltage transformer mounting plate.
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Installation CAUTION Voltage transformer falling down Can cause injury and property damage. While being removed from the bushing, the voltage transformer can detach suddenly. ➭ Remove the voltage transformer upwards as uniformly as possible. ➭ Adequately support the voltage transformer so that it cannot fall as it is being withdrawn. ➭...
Installation 25.3 Removal of voltage transformers type 4MT7 from the cable feeder ① Panel connection housing ② Inside-cone bushing for primary terminal of transformer ③ Primary terminal at the voltage transformer ④ Silicone adapter ⑤ Fixing bracket (fixed at the voltage transformer housing) ⑥...
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Installation WARNING Risk of injury while transporting the voltage transformer The voltage transformer may fall down during transport. Serious injury and property damage can be the consequence. ➭ Secure the voltage transformer against falling down. If required, use a support. ➭...
Installation Busbar components For 8DA10 switchgear, there are the following busbar components: • Plug-in, metal-enclosed busbar voltage transformers, with or without three-position disconnector • Busbar current transformers • Busbar connection with cable plug, with or without three-position disconnector • Busbar connection with solid-insulated bar connection, with or without three-position disconnector •...
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Installation Example: Solid-insulated bar connection Depending on the design option of the switchgear, the solid-insulated bar connection is available with or without three-position disconnector. The solid-insulated bar connection must be assembled on site. The busbar housings must be free from gas. Perform the following assembly operations for all switchpanel poles: ➭...
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Installation Example: Gas-insulated bar connection Depending on the design option of the switchgear, the gas-insulated bar connection is available with or without three-position disconnector. The busbar housings must be free from gas. Fig. 148: Overview of busbar component: Gas-insulated bar with three-position disconnector ①...
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Installation ➭ Mount the gas-insulated bar. ① Gas-insulated bar (with integrated pressure ring) ② Pressure ring ③ Connection housing ➭ Bolt the pressure ring of the gas-insulated bar together with the busbar housing using 8 bolts M8. Tightening torque: 20 Nm. ①...
Installation Installing the bus sectionalizer The bus sectionalizer installation is shown exemplarily by means of the 1250 A bus sectionalizer panel. For bus sectionalizer panels 1600 A, 2000 A and 2500 A, mount the bus sectionalizer in the same way as for the 1250 A version. Deviating assembly operations and components for the 3150 A version are shown additionally.
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Installation Installing the bus ➭ Fasten the connection flange to the terminal of the pole supporting plate using 4 cheese sectionalizer head bolts and conical spring washers each. Tightening torque: 20 Nm. ① Terminal ② Pole supporting plate ③ Connection flange ④...
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Installation ➭ Bolt the bus sectionalizer housing together with the pole supporting plate using bolt-and- washer assemblies, conical spring washers, insulating washers and insulating sleeves M8. Tightening torque: 20 Nm. ① Pole supporting plate ② Sealing ring (O-ring) ③ Bolt-and-washer assembly M8 with conical spring washer, insulating washer and...
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Installation ➭ Only for 3150 A version: Insert the 2 bus sectionalizer busbars into the bus sectionalizer housing and fasten to the contact stud on both sides using three cup head square neck bolts M10x75, conical spring washers and hexagon nuts each. Tightening torque: 40 Nm. ①...
➭ After commissioning, check the gas pressures daily for a period of two weeks. If the gas pressure pressures drop within this period of time, please inform the Siemens representative. ➭ After this period of time, check the gas pressures according to the maintenance instructions.
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Installation Example: Manometers at the panel ① ⑥ Switchgear termination (left) Top-mounted bus sectionalizer (left) ② Circuit-breaker panel ⑦ Top-mounted bus sectionalizer (right) ③ Bus sectionalizer panel with busbar connection ⑧ Circuit-breaker panel ④ Bus sectionalizer panel (bus riser) ⑨ Switchgear termination (right) ⑤...
Installation ① < minimum functional level ② Minimum functional level ③ Rated functional level 120 kPa ④ Maximum functional level 180 kPa The data in kPa are values at 20 °C ambient air temperature Fig. 156: Indication at the gas pressure manometer 28.3 Checking the circuits of the low-voltage equipment WARNING...
Installation Final installation work 29.1 Mounting cables with plugs WARNING Hazardous high voltage The use of dust-proof caps on live switchgear can cause death, serious injury or property damage. The dust-proof caps mounted on the plug sockets of the panel connection housings protect the plug sockets against pollution.
Installation Connecting the STG plug with the VBSTB4 modular terminal For 2-, 4- and 10-pole STG plugs make PHOENIX CONTACT, observe the instructions for installation and removal given hereafter. INFORMATION The information stated herein refers to the user instructions of PHOENIX CONTACT. The user is obliged to inform himself about the latest state of the instructions before installation or removal of the STG plugs, and to observe the manufacturer's instructions.
Installation Installation of degree of protection version IPX1 Degree of protection version IPX1 for panels with and without busbar earthing switch Fig. 158: Basic scheme with 850 mm low-voltage compartment ① Protection plate for left end panel ⑤ Protection plate for busbar earthing switch ②...
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Installation ➭ Protect the junction edges of panels without busbar earthing switch with additional sealing ledges ① . Tightening torque of the bolts: 12 Nm. Stick a sealing strap ② under the sealing ledge. ① Sealing ledge (4 bolts M6x25) ②...
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Installation ➭ Next to an end panel with make-proof busbar earthing switch, mount a protection plate on the switchgear termination. Tightening torque: 12 Nm. Fig. 162: Example: Fastening a protection plate for end panels with make-proof earthing switch (basic scheme) ①...
Installation Installation of rear walls of switchgear CAUTION Environmental damages due to escaping SF If panels are filled with SF gas, prevent the escape of SF gas while mounting the fixing cross members. ➭ Do not remove the busbar housing covers. ➭...
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Installation ➭ Fasten the retainers for the rear walls to the fixing cross members, cross members and supports using bolts M6x16. Tightening torque: 12 Nm. ① Fixing cross member ② Cross member (rear-top) ③ Support (vertical) Fig. 165: Number of bolts for retainers ➭...
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Installation ➭ Bolt the lower rear walls together with the retainers. Use 8 bolts M6x12 for each rear wall. Tightening torque: 12 Nm. Fig. 167: Mounting lower rear walls ➭ Bolt the upper rear walls together with the retainers. Use 10 bolts M6x12 for each rear wall. Tightening torque: 12 Nm.
Installation Installation of end walls As-delivered condition of panel: Fig. 169: As-delivered condition ➭ Screw termination plate on loosely using bolts and contact washers (do not tighten yet). ① Hexagon head bolt M8x25 with cage nut (4x) ② Bolt M6x20 (2x) ③...
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Installation ➭ Attach one sealing strap each at the front, rear and top of the termination plate. Fig. 171: Sealing straps on the termination plate ➭ Slide front end cover under the loosely fixed termination plate, and bolt tight. ① Hexagon head bolt M8x25 with cage nut (2x) ②...
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Installation ➭ Tighten all bolts at the termination plate and the front end cover. ➭ Bolt the rear end cover to the frame using 3 bolts M8x20. Fig. 173: Fixing points for rear end cover ➭ Hook in the upper arc protection walls, and fix loosely using bolts. ①...
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Installation ① Front end cover ② Middle left arc protection wall ③ Middle right arc protection wall ④ Rear end cover Fig. 176: Fixing points for central arc protection walls ➭ Fasten 2 arc protection walls at the bottom with self-tapping bolts M6x16. ①...
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Installation ① Front end cover ② Long air guide ③ Rear end cover Fig. 179: Fixing points for long air guide ➭ Mount lower end wall. ① Self-tapping bolts M6x16 (16x) ② Close the holes with sealing stoppers (6x) Fig. 180: Fixing points for lower end wall ➭...
Installation Commissioning 33.1 Checking the installation work ➭ Carry out a final check to make sure that all installation work has been performed according to these installation instructions (see page 40, "Installation"). 33.2 Test operation WARNING Hazardous voltage Can cause death or injury. ➭...
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Installation Mechanical operation of ➭ All auxiliary and control voltages are switched off. switching devices ➭ Charge the circuit-breaker operating mechanism by hand. ① Hand crank ② "Closing spring not charged" indication ③ "Closing spring charged" indication ➭ Close and open the circuit-breaker. ➭...
Correcting circuit diagrams ➭ Note any modifications which may have been made during installation or commissioning in the supplied circuit diagrams. ➭ After completion of the installation work, ask the regional Siemens representative for correction of the original circuit diagrams. 33.6 Instructing the operating personnel ➭...
Operation Operation DANGER Internal arcing and explosion hazard Will cause death, serious injury or property damage. The switchgear may or may not be classified as arc-resistant switchgear. Check the information on the rating plate for the switchgear to determine if it has an internal arc classification.
Operation Control elements and indicators Overview ① SIPROTEC bay controller (option) ② Manometer for gas compartment monitoring of busbar gas compartments L1, L2, L3 ③ Gas filling valve for busbar gas compartments L1, L2, L3 ④ Control and indication board for three-position disconnector with position indicator for circuit-breaker ⑤...
Operation 34.1 Control elements and indicators of the circuit-breaker ① Opening for charging the closing spring manually ② ON pushbutton ③ OFF pushbutton ④ "Feeder earthed“ locking device ⑤ Operations counter ⑥ Position indicator for circuit-breaker ⑦ "Closing spring charged / not charged“ indicator 34.2 Control elements and indicators of the three-position disconnector Control board on...
Operation 34.3 Operating tools The operating levers for the three-position disconnector functions DISCONNECTING and READY-TO-EARTH have a slot and a nose, which are arranged in such a way that the levers can only be used for their respective function. The emergency operating lever only has a slot and may exclusively be used as described (see page 187, "Emergency operation of the three- position disconnector").
Operation Interlocks Switching devices may only be controlled and operated in logical dependence on the switch position of other devices. Unpermissible switching operations must be blocked in order to: • Provide full protection for the personnel. • Prevent switchgear damages and power failures. The interlocks are mainly of the mechanical type.
Operation Operating the circuit-breaker NOTICE Do not lock the circuit-breaker in OPEN position. Closing the circuit-breaker while being locked in OPEN position will damage the locking device. ➭ Operate and lock the circuit-breaker locking device only under the following conditions: - The circuit-breaker is in CLOSED position.
Operation 36.4 Test operation Without auxiliary voltage Perform the following actions to verify that the circuit-breaker is ready for operation: ➭ Charge the closing spring (see page 157, "Charging the closing spring manually"). ➭ Operate the ON pushbutton in the mechanical control board. ✔...
Operation 36.5 Charging the closing spring manually The closing spring is charged by the motor after applying control voltage. The energy required for the operating sequence OPEN-CLOSED-OPEN (auto-reclosing) is stored in the closing spring about 15 seconds after closing the circuit-breaker. Fig.
Operation Operating the circuit-breaker and the three-position disconnector The procedures described in this section apply to: • Disconnectable voltage transformers or disconnectable busbar connections • Top-mounted bus sectionalizer • Switching operations on circuit-breaker panels • Switching operations on bus sectionalizer panels 37.1 Switching operations in the circuit-breaker panel CAUTION...
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Operation Connecting the feeder to the busbar Initial situation ➭ Push the interrogation lever downwards. ➭ Switch the three-position disconnector to ➭ Push the control gate to the left. CLOSED position (insert the operating lever for the DISCONNECTING function and turn 180° clockwise).
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Operation Disconnecting the feeder from the busbar ➭ Open the circuit-breaker. Initial situation ➭ Push the interrogation lever downwards. ➭ Push the control gate to the left. ➭ Switch the three-position disconnector to OPEN ➭ Remove the operating lever for the position (insert the operating lever for the DISCONNECTING function.
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Operation Earthing the feeder WARNING Hazardous voltage Can cause death or serious injury. In panels with circuit-breaker, the earthing process is not completed as long as the circuit- breaker remains open. ➭ Switch the three-position disconnector to READY-TO-EARTH position. ➭ Close the circuit-breaker. CAUTION Internal arcing and explosion hazard Operating the three-position disconnector under load can cause injury or property...
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Operation Initial situation ➭ Push the interrogation lever downwards. ➭ Push the control gate to the right. ➭ Switch the three-position disconnector to READY- TO-EARTH position (insert the operating lever for the READY-TO-EARTH function and turn 180° clockwise). ➭ Close the circuit-breaker to earth the feeder. ➭...
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Operation De-earthing the feeder Initial situation ➭ Remove the padlock at the "feeder earthed" locking device. ➭ Open the circuit-breaker to de-earth the feeder. ➭ Push the interrogation lever downwards. ➭ Push the control gate to the right. ➭ Switch the three-position disconnector from ➭...
Operation 37.2 Switching operations in the bus sectionalizer panel Coupling busbar sections Initial situation ➭ Push the interrogation lever downwards. ➭ Push the left-hand control gate to the left. ➭ Switch the left-hand three-position disconnector to CLOSED position (insert the operating lever for the DISCONNECTING function and turn 180°...
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Operation ➭ Switch the right-hand three-position disconnector to CLOSED position ➭ Remove the operating lever for the DISCONNECTING function. (insert the operating lever for the DISCONNECTING function and turn The right-hand control gate returns to its initial position. 180° clockwise). ➭...
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Operation Decoupling busbar sections Initial situation ➭ Open the circuit-breaker. ➭ Push the interrogation lever downwards. ➭ Push the left-hand control gate to the left. ➭ Switch the left-hand three-position disconnector to OPEN position ➭ Remove the operating lever for the DISCONNECTING function. (insert the operating lever for the DISCONNECTING function and turn The interrogation lever and the left-hand control gate return to their initial 180°...
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Operation ➭ Push the right-hand control gate to the left. ➭ Switch the right-hand three-position disconnector to OPEN position (insert the operating lever for the DISCONNECTING function and turn 180° counter-clockwise). ➭ Remove the operating lever for the DISCONNECTING function. The right-hand control gate returns to its initial position.
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Operation Earthing the busbar section in the left-hand panel Initial situation ➭ Push the interrogation lever downwards. ➭ Push the left-hand control gate to the left. ➭ Switch the left-hand three-position disconnector to CLOSED position (insert the operating lever for the DISCONNECTING function and turn 180°...
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Operation ➭ Switch the right-hand three-position disconnector to READY-TO- ➭ Remove the operating lever for the READY-TO-EARTH function. EARTH position (insert the operating lever for the READY-TO-EARTH The right-hand control gate returns to its initial position. function and turn 180° clockwise). ➭...
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Operation De-earthing the busbar section in the left-hand panel Initial situation ➭ Open the circuit-breaker to de-earth the busbar section in the left- hand panel. ➭ Push the right-hand control gate to the right. ➭ Switch the right-hand three-position disconnector to OPEN position (insert the operating lever for the READY-TO-EARTH function and turn 180°...
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Operation ➭ Push the left-hand control gate to the left. ➭ Switch the left-hand three-position disconnector to OPEN position (insert the operating lever for the DISCONNECTING function and turn 180° counter-clockwise). ➭ Remove the operating lever for the DISCONNECTING function. The interrogation lever and the left-hand control gate return to their initial position.
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Operation Earthing the busbar section in the right-hand panel Initial situation ➭ Push the right-hand control gate to the left. ➭ Switch the right-hand three-position disconnector to CLOSED ➭ Remove the operating lever for the DISCONNECTING function. position (insert the operating lever for the DISCONNECTING function The interrogation lever and the right-hand control gate return to their and turn 180°...
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Operation ➭ Switch the left-hand three-position disconnector to READY-TO-EARTH ➭ Remove the operating lever for the READY-TO-EARTH function. position (insert the operating lever for the READY-TO-EARTH function The interrogation lever and the left-hand control gate return to their initial and turn 180° clockwise). position.
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Operation De-earthing the busbar section in the right-hand panel Initial situation ➭ Open the circuit-breaker to de-earth the right-hand panel. ➭ Push the left-hand control gate to the right. ➭ Push the interrogation lever downwards. ➭ Switch the left-hand three-position disconnector from READY-TO- ➭...
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Operation ➭ Push the right-hand control gate to the left. ➭ Switch the right-hand three-position disconnector to OPEN position (insert the operating lever for the DISCONNECTING function and turn 180° counter-clockwise). ➭ Remove the operating lever for the DISCONNECTING function. The interrogation lever and the right-hand control gate return to their initial position.
Operation 37.3 Switching operations in top-mounted bus sectionalizer (without additional panel) Coupling busbar sections Initial situation ➭ Push the left-hand control gate to the left. ➭ Switch the left-hand three-position disconnector to CLOSED position ➭ Remove the operating lever for the DISCONNECTING function. (insert the operating lever for the DISCONNECTING function and turn The left-hand control gate returns to its initial position.
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Operation Decoupling busbar sections Initial situation ➭ Push the left-hand control gate to the left. ➭ Switch the left-hand three-position disconnector to OPEN position ➭ Remove the operating lever for the DISCONNECTING function. (insert the operating lever for the DISCONNECTING function and turn The left-hand control gate returns to its initial position.
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Operation Earthing busbar section 1 Initial situation ➭ Push the right-hand control gate to the right. ➭ Switch the right-hand three-position disconnector to EARTHED ➭ Remove the operating lever for the READY-TO-EARTH function. position (insert the operating lever for the READY-TO-EARTH function The right-hand control gate returns to its initial position.
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Operation De-earthing busbar section 1 Initial situation ➭ Push the left-hand control gate to the left. ➭ Switch the left-hand three-position disconnector to OPEN position ➭ Remove the operating lever for the DISCONNECTING function. (insert the operating lever for the DISCONNECTING function and turn The left-hand control gate returns to its initial position.
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Operation Earthing busbar section 2 Initial situation ➭ Push the left-hand control gate to the right. ➭ Switch the left-hand three-position disconnector to EARTHED position ➭ Remove the operating lever for the READY-TO-EARTH function. (insert the operating lever for the READY-TO-EARTH function and turn The left-hand control gate returns to its initial position.
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Operation De-earthing busbar section 2 Initial situation ➭ Push the right-hand control gate to the left. ➭ Switch the right-hand three-position disconnector to OPEN position ➭ Remove the operating lever for the DISCONNECTING function. (insert the operating lever for the DISCONNECTING function and turn The right-hand control gate returns to its initial position.
Operation 37.4 Switching operations with busbar components The switching operations for the following disconnectable busbar components are identical: • Busbar voltage transformer with three-position disconnector • Busbar connection with three-position disconnector The marking in the illustration represents possible busbar components. Fig.
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Operation Disconnecting the voltage transformers from the busbar Initial situation ➭ Push the control gate to the left. ➭ Remove the operating lever for the ➭ Switch the three-position disconnector to OPEN DISCONNECTING function. position (insert the operating lever for the DISCONNECTING function and turn 180°...
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Operation De-earthing the voltage transformers Initial situation ➭ Push the control gate to the right. ➭ Remove the operating lever for the READY-TO- ➭ Switch the three-position disconnector from EARTH function. EARTHED to OPEN position (insert the operating lever for the READY-TO-EARTH function and turn The control gate returns to its initial position.
Operation 37.5 Switching operations for busbar connection with three-position disconnector Connecting the busbar to the feeder Initial situation ➭ Push the control gate to the left. ➭ Switch the three-position disconnector to CLOSED ➭ Remove the operating lever for the position (insert the operating lever for the DISCONNECTING function.
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Operation Earthing the feeder ➭ Push the control gate to the right. Initial situation ➭ Switch the three-position disconnector to EARTHED ➭ Remove the operating lever for the READY-TO- position (insert the operating lever for the READY- EARTH function. TO-EARTH function and turn 180° clockwise). The control gate returns to its initial position.
Operation 37.6 Three-position disconnector with auxiliary voltage (motor operating mechanism) Three-position disconnectors with motor operating mechanism can also be controlled from remote according to their design. 37.7 Emergency operation of the three-position disconnector If the motor voltage of the three-position disconnector with motor operating mechanism fails and the three-position disconnector is in no defined end position, the three-position disconnector must be operated manually.
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Operation Fig. 197: Marking (long slot) on operating lever with pushed-on adapter Fig. 198: Marking (short slot) on operating lever with pushed-on adapter The noses of the operating lever are not significant for evaluating the position of the operating mechanism. End positions of the three-position switch while switching with the operating lever with pushed-on adapter NOTICE...
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Operation End positions of DISCONNECTOR Adapter position Position of long slot: Adapter position Position of long slot: left right Position of short slot: Position of short slot: right left The disconnector is in CLOSED position. The disconnector is in OPEN position. End positions of EARTHING SWITCH Adapter position Position of long slot: bottom...
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Operation Emergency operation of If the switch does not reach its end position, e.g., due to a failure of the auxiliary voltage the DISCONNECTING during disconnector operation, push the operating lever with pushed-on adapter onto the function hexagonal shaft for the DISCONNECTING function in such a way that the pin of the hexagonal shaft fits in the inner slot of the operating adapter.
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Operation Emergency operation of If the switch does not reach its end position, e.g., due to a failure of the auxiliary voltage the READY-TO-EARTH during earthing switch operation, push the operating lever with pushed-on adapter onto the function hexagonal shaft for the READY-TO-EARTH function in such a way that the pin of the hexagonal shaft fits in the inner slot of the operating adapter.
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Operation To switch the READY-TO-EARTH function of the three-position disconnector to the desired end position (READY-TO-EARTH or OPEN), perform the following actions: ➭ Turn the emergency operating lever until the position indicator changes to READY-TO- EARTH or OPEN position. Position of emergency Marking of slot Position of three-position operating lever...
Operation Operating the make-proof busbar earthing switch 38.1 Control elements and indicators Basic scheme for the busbar earthing switch Fig. 204: Manual operating mechanism Fig. 205: Operating lever ① Additional compartment for ③ Actuating opening the operating mechanism ② Position indicator ④...
Operation 38.2 Closing Fig. 206: Closing the busbar earthing switch ➭ Push the control gate to the right. The position indicator changes to faulty position. ➭ Hold the operating lever in horizontal position. ➭ Insert the operating lever in the actuating opening as far as it will go. Observe the position of the operating spindle.
Operation 38.3 Opening Fig. 208: Opening the busbar earthing switch ➭ Push the control gate to the left. The position indicator changes to faulty position. ➭ Hold the operating lever in horizontal position. ➭ Insert the operating lever in the actuating opening as far as it will go. Observe the position of the operating spindle.
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Operation Fig. 209: Pushing the control gate to the right position To push the control gate from center position to left position: ➭ Remove the right-hand plastic split rivet. ➭ Insert the screwdriver into the right-hand opening and push the solenoid back. ➭...
Operation Verification of safe isolation from supply INFORMATION The following descriptions do not substitute reading the manufacturer documentation. ➭ Before using the voltage detecting systems, read the supplied manufacturer documentation. INFORMATION The following descriptions do not substitute reading the manufacturer documentation. ➭...
Do only modify the factory setting of the C2 module in the voltage detecting system CAPDIS-S1+/S2+ after consultation with the regional Siemens representative! ➭ If the setting of the C2 module was modified by mistake, re-establish the factory setting as...
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Operation ① "Test" button ② Cover ③ LC display ④ LEDs red and green (state of the relay contacts) ⑤ Duct for signaling cables CAPDIS-M ⑥ Test socket L2 Fig. 214: CAPDIS-S2+: Cover closed ⑦ Earth socket ⑧ Test socket L3 ⑨...
Operation 39.3 WEGA indications DANGER Life-endangering high voltage Risk of death, injury or considerable property damage. Verify safe isolation from supply unambiguously. ➭ Possible sources of failure: - Defective voltage indicator (or device for function testing of the coupling section) - Maloperation of the voltage indicator (or device for function testing of the coupling section) ➭...
Before starting the cable test, the suitability of the cables must be verified regarding the selected test voltage. ➭ If a test duration different from the duration stated above is applied, please contact the regional Siemens representative. 861-9601.9 • INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS • 8DA10 • Revision 11 201/214...
Operation 40.3 Function test Cable testing with dismantled cable Fig. 217: Test arrangement with dismantled cable ➭ Earth the feeder (see page 161, "Earthing the feeder"). ➭ Remove cable to be tested. ➭ Screw test adapter tight onto cable termination of dismantled cable. ➭...
Servicing Servicing Maintenance Under normal operating conditions, the fixed-mounted circuit-breaker switchgear 8DA10 and the vacuum circuit-breaker 3AH49 are maintenance-free. Inspection/testing of the secondary equipment such as the capacitive voltage detecting system is done within the scope of national standards and customer-specific regulations. The switchgear should be inspected at the following intervals: Visual check every 5 years...
Servicing 41.1 Maintenance of the vacuum circuit-breaker operating mechanism Under normal operating conditions the fixed-mounted circuit-breaker switchgear 8DA10 and the 3AH49 circuit-breaker are maintenance-free. After 10,000 operating cycles or depending on the respective operating conditions (e.g. dusty environment, frequent condensation, etc.) we recommend to clean the external parts and, if necessary, to renew the anti-corrosion protection greasing.
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Servicing Fig. 219: Lubrication chart for 3AH49 operating mechanism ① ⑧ Bearing for deflection lever Opening latch ② Curve contour ⑨ Curve for opening latch ③ ⑩ Closing latch End stop ④ ⑥ Deflection of auxiliary switch ⑪ Guide of opening spring ⑤...
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Servicing ➭ Renew the anti-corrosion protection greasing. ➭ Operate the circuit-breaker several times mechanically by hand for test. ① ④ Bearing for deflection lever (Shell Tellus Oil 32) Deflection of auxiliary switch (Isoflex Topas L 32) ② Curve contour (Isoflex Topas L 32) ⑤...
Procedure for maintenance of switchgear parts with seals: ➭ Always replace removed toroidal sealing rings (O-rings) by new ones. Procure the toroidal sealing rings from the regional Siemens representative. ➭ Clean the sealing surfaces and grooves in the flanges with a lint-free cloth.
Switchgear extension and replacement of panels and components For switchgear extension and replacement of components, please contact the regional Siemens representative. Information required for spare part orders of single components and devices: • Type and serial number of the switchgear and the circuit-breaker (see rating plates) •...
Auxiliary devices such as short-circuit indicators have to be recycled as electronic scrap. Any existing batteries have to be recycled professionally. As delivered by Siemens, the switchgear does not contain hazardous materials as per the Hazardous Material Regulations applicable in the Federal Republic of Germany. For operation in other countries, the locally applicable laws and regulations must be observed.
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Index Circuit-breaker, test operation with auxiliary voltage ..156 Accessories..............29 Circuit-breaker, test operation without auxiliary voltage ......156 Accessories, others ............30 Cleaning agents and cleaning aids ........ 207 Accessories, standard ............. 29 Closing solenoid (-Y9), vacuum circuit-breaker ....33 Aseismic design ..............
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......33 Indications and their meanings ........151 Motor operating mechanism, vacuum circuit-breaker ..33 Indicators ..............151 Information to Siemens before delivery ......46 Operating times ..............32 Installation material ............46 Operating tools............. 153 Installation of short-circuit bridge, bus sectionalizer ..
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Transport regulations ............. 38 Safety instructions ............6 Transport unit..............50 Seaworthy long-time packing.......... 52 Transport unit, setting down from the long side of the floor opening............56 Seismic withstand capability ........... 28 Transport unit, setting down from the narrow side Separately supplied panel connections, installation ..
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