Installation and Dimensions and

connection
installation conditions

DE59778
1 function module
Function Weight (kg) Length (mm)
Regular RM6
I L = 572
NE D 135 L = 572
1142
B L = 572
I L' = 472 + 30 + 30 = 532
703 703
D 135 L' = 572 + 30 + 30 = 632
DE 437
B L' = 572 + 30 + 30 = 632
Q 185 L' = 472 + 30 + 30 = 532
RE L' = 472 + 30 = 502
LE O 135 L' = 472 + 30 = 502
670 30 L 30
DE L' = 472 + 30 + 30 = 532
710 L'
Ic L' = 572 + 30 + 30 = 632
DE 145
Bc L' = 572 + 30 + 30 = 632
DE59779_2

2 function modules
Function Weight (kg) Length (mm)
Regular RM6
Q I L = 829
180
NE D I, B I L = 829
I I 155 L = 829 1142
RE I I 155 L' = 829 + 30 = 859
RM6 Free Combination 703 703
145 145 145 145
NE L = 1052
LE L' = 1052 + 30 = 1082 Free Combination
RE L' = 1052 + 30 = 1082 example
DE L' = 1052 + 30 + 30 = 1112

670 30 L 30
710 L'

3 function modules
DE59780

Function Weight (kg) Length (mm)

Regular RM6
I Q I 275 L = 1186
I I I L = 1186
NE 240
I D I L = 1186
I B I 250 L = 1186
I Q I 275 L' = 1186 + 30 = 1216
1142
I I I L' = 1186 + 30 = 1216
RE 240
I D I 703 L' = 1186 + 30 = 1216 703
107 107 145 145
I B I 250 L' = 1186 + 30 = 1216
I Q I 275 L' = 1186 + 30 + 30 = 1246
I I I L' = 1186 + 30 + 30 = 1246
DE 240
I D I L' = 1186 + 30 + 30 = 1246
I B I 250 L' = 1186 + 30 + 30 = 1246
670 30 L 30
RM6 Free Combination
NE L = 1532 710 L'
LE L' = 1532 + 30 = 1562
RE L' = 1532 + 30 = 1562
DE L' = 1532 + 30 + 30 = 1592 Type of tank
RM6 Free Combination with bus coupler NE: non-extensible LE: left-extensible
RE L' = 1532 + 30 = 1562 RE: right-extensible DE: left- and right-extensible
DE L' = 1532 + 30 + 30 = 1592

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4 function modules

DE59781
Function Weight (kg) Length (mm)
Regular RM6
I I Q I 355 L = 1619
I I I I 320 L = 1619
I I D I 330 L = 1619
NE
I I B I 330 L = 1619 1142
Q I Q I 390 L = 1619
B I B I 340 L703
= 1619 703
145 145 107 107
I I Q I 355 L' = 1619 + 30 = 1649
I I I I 320 L' = 1619 + 30 = 1649
I I D I 330 L' = 1619 + 30 = 1649
RE
I I B I 330 L' = 1619 + 30 = 1649
Q I Q I 390 L' = 1619 + 30 = 670
1649 30 L 30
D I D I 340 L' = 1619 + 30 =710
1649 L'
I I Q I 355 L' = 1619 + 30 + 30 = 1679
I I I I 320 L' = 1619 + 30 + 30 = 1679
DE
I I D I 330 L' = 1619 + 30 + 30 = 1679
I I B I 330 L' = 1619 + 30 + 30 = 1679
DE59789

5 function modules
Function Weight (kg) Length (mm)
Regular RM6
IDIDI 470 L = 2000
1142
NE IQIQI 520 L = 2000
IBIQI 495 L = 2000
IDIDI 475 L'703
= 2000 + 30 = 2030 107 107 145 145
RE
IIIII 455 L' = 2000 + 30 = 2030
IDIDI 480 L' = 2000 + 30 + 30 = 2060
DE
IIIQI 495 L' = 2000 + 30 + 30 = 2060

670 30 L 30
710 L'

Metering cubicle
DE59782

Function Weight (kg) Length (mm)

RM6 metering cubicle with LV compartment
DE DE-Mt 420 L = 1106
RM6 metering cubicle without LV compartment
DE DE-Mt 400 L = 1106

Arrester option
DE59783

1606
175

1174

1142

840 1106
710
880
859
901

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Dimensions of RM6 REs with

an extension module

DE57993
1142

703

670 43
B (*)
710
A

(*) B
 = 900 for 1 DE function
B = 1600 for 3 DE functions
B = 2000 for 4 DE functions

These dimensions can be reduced under special conditions, contact us.

As a reminder, there is only one standard range installation restriction.

For the standard range, as a rule, installation is carried out from left to right, starting with the
heaviest unit.

No. of RE units DE single unit type A Length (mm)

RM6 standard functional units
2 units Type 1 1374
Type 2 1474
3 units Type 1 1731
Type 2 1831
4 units Type 1 2164
Type 2 2264
RM6 Free Combination functional units
2 units Type 1 1597
Type 2 1697
3 units Type 1 2077
Type 2 2177
Type 1: DE-I, DE-Q, DE-O
Type 2: DE-B, DE-D, DE-IC, DE-BC

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Layout
Floor mounting
The RM6 is supported by 2 metal feet with holes for mounting:
• on a flat floor fitted with trenches, passages or ducts
• on concrete footing
• on studs
• Options
on metal
forrails etc. 1st 2nd 3rd Last
adding a cubicle position position position position
Ø RE-x DE-x DE-x LE-x
RE-x* DE-x DE-x LE-x Ø
* It is not possible to add RE-x to a DE station where the switchboard is in first position

Standard non-extensible RM6 (top view)

1689
1689 1689 1689
DE57973

1256
1256 1256 1256 899 899 899 899642 642 642 642

645 645 645 645 645 645 645 645 645 645 645 645
645645 645 645
Ø 10,2
Ø 10,2Ø 10,2 Ø 10,2
1689 1256 899 642

1563
1563 1563 1563 11301130 1130 1130 773 773 773 773516 516 516 516
4 functional units 3 functional units 2 functional units 1 functional units
645 645 645 645
Ø 10,2

F F F F No. of RE units DE single unit type Length (mm)

1563 43 43 43 43 1130 773 516
F G
RM6 standard functional units
Extensible RM6 (top view) 2 units Type 1 1414 1288
645 645 645 645 Type 2 1514 1388
F Ø 10,2
Ø 10,2Ø 10,2 Ø 10,2
DE57973

43 3 units Type 1 1771 1645

Type 2 1871 1745
G G G G 4 units Type 1 2204 2078
645 Type 2 2304 2178
Ø 10,2
RM6 Free Combination functional units
2 units Type 1 1637 1511
G
Type 2 1737 1611
3 or 4 functional units with extensibility module
3 units Type 1 2117 1991
Type 2 2217 2091

RM6 Free Combination (top view)

D D
DE59784

No. of units Length (mm)

D E
RM6 Free Combination functional units
645 645 2 units 1122 996
Ø 10,2
3 units 1602 1476

E E
3 functional units 2 functional units

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Wall mounting Ceiling clearance

There are two holes to attach the For substations with fuse-
unit to the wall and on the floor. holders, provide a minimum
ceiling clearance of 1200 mm.

38

DE59765
DE57964
Ø12

70 min. 1200
min.
1023

Installing the substation for internal arc

withstand
When there is a requirement for installations to have protection against internal arc
faults, refer to the following diagrams.

Gas removal to the rear Gas removal to the bottom

DE57965

DE57966

70 min.

N.B.: parts for guiding the gases to vent openings and cooling walls are not part
of the switchgear supply. These must be adapted to each specific case.

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For connection to a “network” or “transformer” via a circuit breaker

Cable Cable Cross-section Bending Cable entry through a trench Cable entry through a duct
insulation (mm2) radius P (plug-in) P (disconnectable) P (plug-in) P (disconnectable)
Dry Single y 150 500 400 400
insulation 185 to 300 600 520 520
Three y 150 550 660 660
185 650 770 770
Paper Single y 150 500 580 580
impregnated 185 to 300 675 800 800
non-draining Three y 95 635 750 750
type
150 to 300 835 970 970
DE58060

The “network” cables can be run either:

• Through trenches, passages, ducts
• Through the left or right side

40 min. 70 min.
50 max. 80 max.
P P
R
40 min.
50 max. 90 min.
120 max.

Trench depth P or RM6 without plinth

Note: trench depths can be reduced and sometimes eliminated by adding a plinth.

For “transformer” connection via a fuse-switch

Cable Cable Cross-section Bending Plug-in Plug-in Disconnectable (2)
insulation (mm2) radius Elbow connector Straight connector P
Dry Single 16 to 35 335 100 520 335
insulation 50 to 70 400 100 520 440
95 to 120 440 100 550 440
Three 35 435 520 725
50 to 70 500 520 800
95 545 550 860
(1) Leave a clearance of 100 mm
(2) 520 mm plinth must be used
DE57962

• The cross-sections of “transformer” cables are

generally smaller than those of the “network”
cables. All the cables are then run through the
same space
• When straight MV connectors are used, the
depth P indicated below can be greater than
(1)
that of the “network” cables

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Selecting bushings and connectors

• T
 he profiles, contacts and dimensions of the Appropriateness for use
RM6 connection interfaces are defined by the
IEC 60137 standard.  he bushings carry the electrical current from the outside to the inside
T
• 1
 00% of the epoxy resin interfaces undergo of the enclosure, which is filled with SF6 gas, ensuring insulation between
dielectric testing at power frequency and
the live conductors and the frame.
partial discharge tests.
• An
 insulated connector must be used in order There are 3 types of bushing, which are defined by their short-time withstand
to guarantee the dielectric performance over current:
time. Schneider Electric recommends using • Type A: 200 A: 12.5 kA 1 s and 31.5 kA peak (plug-in)
nkt connectors.
• Type B: 400 A: 16 kA 1 s and 40 kA peak (plug-in)
• Type C: 630 A: 25 kA 1 s, 21 kA 3 s and 62.5 kA peak (disconnectable M16)

How to define the connection interface

MT55039

The connection interfaces depend on specific criteria, such as:

type A type B / C Installation

• Current rating of the connected equipment: 200, 400, 630 A
• Short-time withstand current for 12.5 kA, 16 kA, 25 kA switch and circuit breaker
functions
• F
 or the fuse-switch combination function, as the short-circuit current is limited
Types of connection interface by the fuse, the connection interface will be of type A (200 A)
• Minimum phase expansion length
• Connection type:
-- plug-in: multicontact ring
-- disconnectable: bolted
• Output position: straight, elbow.

Cable
• Specified voltage:
-- of the cable
-- of the network
• Type of conductor:
-- aluminium
-- copper
• Cross section in
• Insulation diameter
• Cable composition:
-- single-core
-- 3-core
• Insulation type:
-- dry
-- paper impregnated (non-draining type)
• Type of screen
• Armature

This information must be provided to give a full explanation of the connection

interfaces.

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