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Technical Specification

for Air Insulated Metal-enclosed


Medium Voltage Switchgear
for Indoor application
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General Specification UniGear ZS1, 550 & ZV !"# St$% Date : 15 &'l( )00*
Contents
Specification of Medium Voltage Switchgear
1 Scope
2 Standards and Reference Documents
3 Design Criteria
3.1 Rated normal current
3.2 Temperature limits and enironment
3.3 Internal arc fault
4 Technical data
5 anel housing description
!.1 "eneral
!.2 #u$icle design and compartments
!.3 Main %us$ar compartment
!.& 'eeder compartment
!.! #ircuit $rea(er)contactor compartment
!.* +ow oltage compartment
!., Installation facilities
!.- .oors and e/ternal coers painting on the switch$oard cu$icles
!.0 .egree of protection
! Switching de"ices
*.1 #ircuit $rea(ers
*.2 #ontactors
*.3 'used switch disconnectors
# $ther main features
,.1 1arthing switches
,.2 2rotection and #ontrol
,.3 #onentional instrument transformers
,.& #a$le terminations
,.! Interloc(ing features
% Testing and certification
-.1 T3pe tests
-.2 Routine tests
-.3 'actor3 inspection tests
-.& Site tests
-.! 4ualit3 plan
& Documentation
0.1 .ata and documentation to $e su$mitted with the offer
0.2 .ata and documentation to $e su$mitted in case of order
1' Training
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1( Scope
This specification descri$es the metal-enclosed air insulated medium oltage switchgear
for indoor applications 5i6 transformer feeders7 5ii6 motor starters7 5iii6 capacitor feeders
and 5i6 other distri$ution incoming)outgoing feeders as re8uired for this pro9ect as set out
in the data sheets and single line diagrams.
2( Standards and Reference Documentation
The latest reision of the following I1#)AS standards shall appl3:
*22,1-2;; <V metal-enclosed switchgear
*22,1-1 <V Switchgear = #ontrolgear > 2art 1: #ommon Specifications
*22,1-1;; #ircuit $rea(ers
*;&,; #ontactors
*;2-2-1 2rotection fuse
*22,1-1;2 1arthing switches
*;2*!-1 Switch disconnectors.
*;;&&-1 #urrent transformer
*;;&&-2 Voltage transformer
*;12! 2rotection rela3s
3( Design Criteria
3(1 Rated )ormal Currents
The rated normal currents of components are stated in the data sheet and shall $e alid for
am$ient temperature of &;? #.
3(2 Temperature limits and en"ironment
'or switch$oards and e8uipment installed indoors in unpolluted and non corrosie
atmosphere7 the ratings are guaranteed under the following am$ient conditions:
1nironmental conditions according to I1# Standards
Ma/imum temperature &; ?#
Ma/imum 2& h aerage temperature 3! ?#
Minimum 5corresponds to @minus ! ?# indoor classA6 -! ?#
Ma/imum relatie humidit3
for one month 0; B
for 2& hours 0! B
The switch$oard shall $e suita$le for installation and serice up to an eleation of 1;;; m
a$oe the sea leel.
3(3 *nternal arc fault test+
The arc proof panels shall $e in compliance with I1# *22,1-2;; in accordance with
classification A'+R minimum time duration of 1 sec ensuring operator safet3.
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4( Technical data
The following design parameters are re,uired+
Rated oltage (V 3.* ,.2 12 1,.! 2&
Rated power fre8uenc3 withstand oltage (V 1; 2; 2- 3- !;
Rated lightning impulse withstand oltage (V &; *; ,! 0! 12!
Rated fre8uenc3 <C !;)*; !;)*; !;)*; !;)*; !;)*;
Rated $us$ar current A
Rated feeder t3pe A current A
Rated feeder t3pe % current A
Rated feeder t3pe # current A
Rated $us section t3pe A current A
Rated $us section t3pe % current A
Rated short >time current7 3 sec. (A
Rated pea( withstand current (A
Rated short-circuit $rea(ing current (A
Rated short-circuit ma(ing current (A
.egree of protection :
<V-lie parts
+ow oltage compartment
I2&D
I22D
I2&D
I22D
I2&D
I22D
I2&D
I22D
I2&D
I22D
Am$ient temperature ma/. ?# &; &; &; &; &;
#olour +ight
"re3
RA+
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+ight
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+ight
"re3
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+ight
"re3
RA+
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+ight
"re3
RA+
,;3!
.imensions: appro/imate width
Tee-off up to &;;A
Tee-off up to 12!;A 5up to 2!(A6
Tee-off up to 12!;A 5up to 31.!(A6
Tee-off up to 12!;A 5E to 31.! (A6
Tee-off up from 1*;; to 2;;;A
Tee-off up to 2!;;A
Tee-off from 31!; up to &;;;A
mm
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Safet3 features :
Arc-fault tested 5minimum 1 sec6
Integrated pressure relief duct 5t3pe tested6
Fes
Fes
Fes
Fes
Fes
Fes
Fes
Fes
Fes
Fes
5( anel housing description
5(1 -eneral
The switch$oard shall $e an indoor7 air insulated and metal enclosed in accordance
I1#)AS *22,1-2;; classification 2M with single $us$ar s3stem. It shall $e suita$le for
local and remote control7 and ma3 communicate to the control s3stem $3 field $us
connection.
Switch$oard shall $e designed in order to:
- ensure serice continuit3 to I1#)AS *22,1-2;; classification +#S2A
- guarantee high degree of operator safet3
- ensure eas3 installation and reduced construction costs
- $e easil3 adapta$le to future arrangement and e/tensions on $oth sides of the
switch$oard
2ower ca$le connection prefera$l3 will $e done $3 ca$le from $ottom front.
%us$ar shall $e copper and insulated.
All operations shall $e performed with arc fault contained door closed for ma/imum
operator safet3. This safet3 regulation shall $e o$sered een during loss of control
oltage.
5(2 Cu.icle design and compartments
1nclosure and internal partitioning of the cu$icles are of high 8ualit3 aluminium-Cinc
coated steel sheets7 2 mm thic(. The front is closed off $3 pressure resistant doors which
open to an angle of 12;?.
1er3 panel of the switch$oard is diided in arious compartments $oth for power
e8uipment 5$us$ars7 circuit $rea(er7 fused contactor7 instrument transformers6 and for
au/iliaries 5instrument compartment7 wiring ducts for interconnections6 which are
segregated $3 metal partitions.
#orrect operation performance is ensured $3 integrated mechanical interloc(s7 mechanical
position indicators and inspection windows to ensure utmost safet3 for operators.
5(3 Main .us.ar compartment
This compartment located in panel upper $ac( part contains the main $us$ar s3stem7
which is supported and connected to the circuit $rea(er and fused contactor fi/ed
insulating contacts $3 means of $ranches. .epending on rated current the3 hae to carr3
the main $us$ars are made of electrol3tic copper flat $ars or .-shaped cross section tu$es7
suita$le to withstand thermal and electro d3namic stress of a short circuit current. The
main $us$ars and tee-off conductors are insulated $3 means of shrin(-on sleees or epo/3.
5(4 /eeder compartment
'eeder compartment should $e accessi$le from panel front $3 opening the door. This
compartment should include:
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- $ranch s3stem for connecting the power ca$les to the circuit $rea(er or fused
contactor fi/ed insulating contacts
- fault ma(e earthing switch with operation from panel front
- mechanical interloc( $etween circuit $rea(er or fused contactor and earthing switch
- current transformers
- oltage transformers7 fi/ed or withdrawa$le
- other components on re8uest
&mm aluminum gland plate shall $e proided for power ca$les entr3.
#a$le sealing ends should $e isi$le at an3 time ia iewing window on compartment
door.
5(5 Circuit 0rea1er or Contactor compartment
This compartment is to accommodate withdrawa$le circuit $rea(er or fused contactor7 and
for truc( rac(ing in and out with door closed.
The following components are mounted in this compartment:
- the primar3 disconnects7 namel3 $ushing insulators containing power connections of
the circuit $rea(er or fused contactor7 and $us$ar compartment
- metal shutters automaticall3 operated $3 the moement of the circuit $rea(er or fused
contactor truc(
- shutters shall $e independentl3 operated and padloc(a$le
- the circuit $rea(er or fused contactor truc( position switches
2osition of the withdrawa$le truc( can $e o$sered at an3 time ia the iewing window
on the door.
5(! 2ow "oltage compartment
The low oltage compartment should $e a separate compartment from high oltage
section.
The low oltage compartment shall $e placed a$oe the circuit $rea(er or fused contactor
compartment. The +ow oltage compartment should house the following e8uipment:-:
- terminal lin(s and wiring
- au/iliar3 e8uipment of circuit $rea(er or fused contactor7 and cu$icle 5fuses7 low
oltage M#%s7 measuring instruments7 protection rela3s7 control and signalling
deices7 etc.6.
- truc( operated au/iliar3 contacts signalling circuit $rea(er or fused contactor serice7
test and isolated
5(# *nstallation facilit3
The panels are to $e deliered to site as factor3 assem$led7 tested units.
The switch$oard must $e read3 for operation after cu$icles 5or cu$icles assem$lies6 hae
$een positioned side $3 side in a single row7 $olted together7 power and control ca$le
connected.
5(% Doors and e4ternal co"ers coating or painting on the switch.oard cu.icles
The doors and coer plates shall $e cleaned and treated against corrosion $efore receiing
a high 8ualit3 powder coating of paint. The finishing coat is standard colour +ight "re3
RA+ ,;3! outside and panel interior to natural 8ualit3 aluminium-Cinc coated gloss finish.
5(& Degree of rotection
The protection degrees in compliance with I1# *;!20 are the following:
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- I2&D on the e/ternal housing
- I22D inside the compartments
!( Switching de"ices
!(1 Circuit .rea1ers
The switch$oard shall $e e8uipped with full3 t3pe tested withdrawa$le acuum circuit
$rea(ers. The3 hae to $e triple pole.
Test certificates7 as eidence of successful completion of t3pe tests shall $e su$mitted on
re8uest.
All circuit $rea(ers shall $e routine tested in accordance with I1#)AS *22,1-1;;.
The circuit $rea(er shall $e e8uipped as follows:
- with stored energ3 spring mechanism for motor charging and emergenc3 manual
operation
- with mechanical push $uttons for closing and opening
- with mechanical indicators for switch position and mechanism position
- with mechanical counter
- with shunt release G''
- with shunt release GH
- with au/iliar3 signalling contacts
!(2 Contactors
The switch$oard can $e e8uipped with full3 t3pe tested withdrawa$le acuum contactors
that compl3 with I1#)AS *;&,;. The3 hae to $e triple pole and are protected $3 primar3
<.R.#. fuses that compl3 with the I1# *;2-2-1.
Test certificates7 as eidence of successful completion of t3pe tests shall $e su$mitted on
re8uest.
All contactors shall $e routine tested in accordance with I1#)AS *;&,;.
The contactor shall $e e8uipped as follows:
- with solenoid t3pe operating mechanism or magnetic operating mechanism with
electrical holding or mechanical latching as re8uired.
- with emergenc3 manual operation for mechanical latching contactor
- with mechanical indicators for switch position and mechanism position
- with mechanical counter
- with au/iliar3 signalling contacts
!(3 /used switch disconnectors
The switch$oard can $e e8uipped with fi/ed air insulated fused switch disconnectors
suita$le to operate lines and transformers. The switch disconnectors compl3 with I1#)AS
*;2*!-1 and the <.R.#. protection fuseds with the I1# *;2-2-1.
#( $ther main features
#(1 5arthing switches
1ach panel shall $e e8uipped with a ca$le earthing switch to earth power ca$les.
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%us metering and $us section panel shall $e e8uipped with a $us$ar earthing switch to
earth main $us.
The earth switch shall hae fault ma(e capacit3 and can withstand the short circuit
current. 1arthing switch shall $e interloc(ed and manuall3 operated from the front of the
switch$oard.
It shall $e possi$le to o$sere earth switch $lade ia iewing window on panel front for
operator safet3.
1arth switch operations can $e preented $3 means of padloc(s.
#(2 rotection and control
The functions of protection7 metering and control of the switch$oard should prefera$l3 $e
implemented $3 protection rela3. The hardware including wiring for detection of
measurements and switching conditions should facilitate uniersal use of the switchgear
panels.
Setting of protection parameters must $e possi$le $oth $3 laptop)note$oo( and manuall3
at the panel.
The technolog3 used must permit the connection to control s3stem $3 a $us s3stem.
In the case of interruption of the au/iliar3 power suppl37 the entire software7 all saed data
and the counters must $e presered in a non-olatile manner without $atteries.
Technolog3 used must $e capa$le of monitoring $oth itself and the release circuits.
#(3 Con"entional instrument transformers
#onentional inductie resin insulated oltage and current transformers according to
I1#)AS *;;&&-2 and I1#)AS *;;&&-1 shall $e applied and designed according to
metering and protection re8uirements. It is manufacturerIs responsi$ilit3 to match
instrument transformer performance to connected protection or metering deices.
Voltage transformers shall $e either fi/ed installation or mounted on withdrawa$le truc(s
as shown on single line diagram.
#(4 Ca.le terminations
The ca$le compartment should $e comforta$l3 accessi$le from the front thus ma(ing
switch$oard a wall-standing installation. 2anels can $e terminated with either single or
three core ca$les.
#(5 *nterloc1ing features
Mechanical interloc(s must $e proided to ensure proper operation7 preent dangerous
situations and maloperation that might 9eopardise operator. In particular the following
interloc(s shall $e proided:
- circuit $rea(er or fused contactor truc( can onl3 $e moed from test)disconnected
position 5and $ac(6 when earthing switch are G''.
- circuit $rea(er or fused contactor truc( is mechanicall3 interloc(ed G'' when rac(ing
- circuit $rea(er or fused contactor truc( can onl3 $e switched GH when in the test or
serice position
- in serice or test positions7 circuit $rea(er and fused contactor truc( can onl3 $e
switched G'' manuall3 when no control oltage is applied and cannot $e closed GH
- connecting and disconnecting of the control wiring is onl3 possi$le in the
test)disconnected position of the withdrawa$le part
If the panel is e8uipped with an earthing switch7 the following mechanical interloc(s shall
$e proided:
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- earthing switch can onl3 $e switched GH if the withdrawa$le part is in
test)disconnected position or outside of the cu$icle
- if earthing switch is GH7 the withdrawa$le part cannot $e moed from the test)
disconnected position
- switch disconnector and ca$le earthing switch shall $e mechanicall3 interloc(ed with
each other
Interloc(s $etween panels:
- $us$ar earthing switch can onl3 $e switched GH when all withdrawa$le parts in the
$us$ar section are earthed
Gther interloc(s:
- the shutters can $e independentl3 padloc(ed
- access to the earthing switch operating-shaft can $e padloc(ed
- access to the low oltage compartment7 circuit $rea(er or fused contactor
compartment7 ca$le compartment and withdrawa$le truc( operating shaft can $e
padloc(ed
- mechanical interloc( to preent rac(ing in circuit $rea(er or fused contactor truc(
haing a different rating
%( Tests
All tests shall $e carried out according to releant I1#)AS standards.
%(1 T3pe tests
The metalclad switchgear is to $e t3pe tested at a recognised and well-reputed test
la$orator3. T3pe test certificates shall $e aaila$le for erification as eidence of
successful completion of t3pe tests.
%(2 Routine tests
Tests to $e carried out according to I1#)AS Standard re8uirements. The following tests
appl3:
Jiring and function tests
18uipment erification tests
+ow oltage circuit insulation test
<igh oltage power fre8uenc3 test
%(3 /actor3 inspection tests
Hotification for factor3 tests along with list of proposed tests shall $e su$mitted as
re8uired.
%(4 Site tests
The site tests shall include the following:
2ower fre8uenc3 withstand test 5at -;B of the prescri$ed power fre8uenc3 withstand
oltage6
Insulation resistance
'unctional test of the full3 installed and wired e8uipment deliered.
%(5 6ualit3 plan
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Internal 8ualit3 s3stem shall $e certified as per ISG 0;;1. A dedicated 8ualit3 control plan
will $e proided on re8uest.
&( Documentation
&(1 Data and documentation to .e su.mitted with the offer+
- information a$out the t3pe of the switch$oards and the e8uipment offered
- single line diagram with front iew of the switch$oards complete with oerall
dimensions 5preliminar36
- foundation drawing complete with fi/ing s3stem and floor openings 5preliminar36
- weight of the switch$oards 5static and d3namic6
- spare parts suggested for start up and 2 3ears of operation 5on re8uest6
- t3pe test certificates 5on re8uest6
&(2 Data and documentation to .e su.mitted in case of order
- single line diagram with front iew of the switch$oards complete with oerall
dimensions 5as $uilt6
- circuit diagrams per t3pical units
- panel sections per t3pical units
- foundation drawings complete with fi/ing s3stem and floor openings 5as $uilt6
- installation and maintenance manual of the switch$oards and main e8uipment
- test certificates of the switch$oard
1'( Training
Gn re8uest training can $e offered to $e held in the wor(shops of the manufacturer.
#onditions will $e agreed depending on contract $ut as a general rule the course will
include:
- copies of the training manual
- +unch during wor(ing da3s will $e sered at the canteen of the supplier
- training material
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