For 400 - 630 - 1250A Cubicles: MV Distribution Factory Built Assemblies at Your Service Anglais

SM6
MV distribution
factory built assemblies
at your service
Anglais
civil engineering
guide
for 400---630---1250A
cubicles
Released for Manufacturing

Printed on 2009/01/26
foreword . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
symbols and conventions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
as per iso 3864---2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
contact the Schneider Electric service unit for diagnosis and advice 4
distribution rules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
safety rules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
overall dimensions and weights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

375 mm wide cubicles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
500 mm wide cubicles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
625 mm wide cubicles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
750 mm wide cubicles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
125 mm wide cubicles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
EMB function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
16kA / 1s cubicles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
position of cubicles in the substation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

layout in the substation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
with top or bottom discharge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
space to be provided . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
surface required for operation and maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
top cable connection of compartment for 12,5 kA/1s IAC : A ---FL . 19
ventilation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
environmental details . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
position of cables in the cubicle 630A / 1250 A 12,5kA/1s and 16kA/1s . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

switch cubicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
switch cubicle with CT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
fuse---switch cubicles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
transformer protection with CT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
GAM cubicles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
GAM2 cubicles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
DM1---A, DMVL---A circuit ---breaker cubicles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
DM1---W circuit ---breaker cubicles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
DM1---S circuit ---breaker cubicles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
DMV ---A, DMV ---S circuit ---breaker cubicles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
CRM circuit ---breaker cubicles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
SM (500) 1250 A cubicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
GAM (500) 1250 A cubicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
DMV ---A (625) 1250 A cubicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
DM1---A (750) 1250 A cubicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
DM1---W (750) 1250 A cubicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
civil engineering with duct 630 A / 1250 A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

cable bottom connection (all cubicles) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
duct drawing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
cubicle fastening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
preparing the floor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
preventive maintenance, cleaning instructions and power---up . . . . 47
recovery of SF6 gas at end of life . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

7897512EN revision : 02 Printed on 2009/01/26
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2 Printed on 2009/01/26
7897512EN revision : 02
foreword
symbols and Caution:

conventions you will find all the symbols
below throughout the
document, indicating
the hazard levels
depending on the
different types of situation.
DANGER as per iso 3864---2
DANGER: failure to follow this

instruction will result in death or serious
injury.
WARNING as per iso 3864---2
WARNING: failure to follow this

instruction may result in death or
serious injury.
CAUTION as per iso 3864---2
CAUTION: failure to follow this

instruction may result in injuries.
This alert signal can also be used to indicate
practices that could damage the SM6 unit.
INFORMATION--ADVICE
We draw your attention to this specific point.

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contact the Schneider
Electric service unit for
diagnosis and advice
Call your sales representative who

will put you in contact with
the closest
SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC
group service centre.
You can log on to:
www.schneider-- electric.com
distribution rules The aim of this publication This document is not a commercial
is to enable the SM6 unit document.
to be installed correctly. It is a strictly technical document
drawn up by Schneider Electric.
safety rules
CAUTION WARNING
All the operations described below The contractor must be certified

must be performed in compliance and authorised to manipulate
with applicable safety standards, and perform work on the SM6
under the responsibility unit.
of a competent authority.
CAUTION
Only undertake the work after

having read and understood
all the explanations given in this
document.
If you have any difficulty complying
with these rules, please contact
Schneider Electric.

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overall dimensions and weights
375 mm wide cubicles IM
1600 1600
840
375 940
type of cubicle height width depth weight

400 ---630 A (mm) (1) (mm) (mm) (Kg)
IM 1600 375 940 120
IMB, PM,QM, 1600 375 940 130
QMB
CM 1600 375 940 190
GBM 1600 375 940 120
GAM2 1600 375 940 120
SM 1600 375 940 120
TM 1600 375 940 200

1250 A (mm) (1) (mm) (mm) (Kg)
GBM 1600 375 940 130
Add to height: To obtain a homogeneous

(1) 450 mm, if low voltage case for switchboard, all the cubicles
protection and control/monitoring. (except for GIM and GEM) can
accommodate a LV case.

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500 mm wide cubicles IM
1600 1600
500 840
940
400 ---630 A (mm) (1) (mm) (mm) (Kg)
IMC 1600 500 940 170
IM, QM 1600 500 940 150
CM2 1600 500 940 210
GAM 1600 500 1020 160

1250 A (mm) (1) (mm) (mm) (Kg)
SM 1600 500 940 150
GAM 1600 500 1020 180

(1) 450 mm, if LV case for switchboard, all the cubicles

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625 mm wide cubicles QMC
1600 1600
81
625 840
940
type of cubicle height (mm) (1) width (mm) depth in (mm) weight (kg)
400 ---630 A
QMC 1600 625 940 180

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625 mm wide cubicles DMV ---S
1600 1600
79
840
625 1025

400 ---630 A (mm) (1) (mm) (mm) (Kg)
DMV ---S 1600 625 1025 260
DMV ---A, DMV ---D 1695 625 1025 340

1250 A (mm) (1) (mm) (mm) (Kg)
DMV ---A, DMV ---D 1695 625 1025 360


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750 mm wide cubicles NSM
450
2050
1600
840
750
940
400 ---630 A
NSM ---cables/ 2050 750 940 260
NSM ---bars

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750 mm wide cubicles DM1 ---A
1600
750 840 300

1220

400 ---630 A (mm) (1) (mm) (mm) (Kg)
CRM 2050 750 940 390
DM1 ---A,DM1 ---D 1600 (1) 750 1220 400
DM1 ---W, DMVL---A, DM2
DM1 ---S 1600 (1) 750 1220 340

GBC ---A, GBC ---B 1600 (1) 750 1020 290

1250 A (mm) (1) (mm) (mm) (Kg)
DM1 ---A,DM1 ---D 1600 (1) 750 1220 420
DM1 ---W,DM1 ---Z
GBC ---A, GBC ---B 1600 (1) 750 1020 300


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125 mm wide cubicles GIM
1600 1600
125
840
GIM 1600 125 840 30
GEM 1600 125 920/1060* 30/35*
*for VM6 extension/1060 mm

depth, 35 kg circuit ---breaker
EMB function
Installed on 630A cubicles.
IM 375mm or DM1-- A
(except if LV case
or compartment with top cable 503
connection is already installed).
840
940
375
EMB 503 375 940 70

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16kA / 1s cubicles Bottom discharge
Width = 375 mm
weight : 150 to 210 kg*(max)
30
Width = 500 mm
weight : 230 kg* (max)
Width = 625 mm
weight : 250 kg* (max)
1600
*according to cubicle type
Add to height 450 mm, if LV

compartment for protection and
control---monitoring
1060
375/500/625
1160
Top discharge
2200

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Width = 750 mm Bottom discharge
weight : 300 à 440 kg* (max)
*according to cubicle type
30
Add to height 450 mm, if LV
compartment for protection and
control---monitoring
750 1600 1060 300

1360
Top discharge
2200

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position of cubicles in the substation
layout in the substation 140
for 12.5 kA / 1s.

IAC : A-- FL
22 à 100
Installation of switchboard
to the right of the wall.
140
22 à 100
Installation of switchboard
to the left of the wall.

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with top or bottom Possible installation example
discharge
Cubicle internal arcing 16kA/1s
IAC : A ---FL
for dimensions: installed against a wall
width: 375 mm
width 500 mm
width: 625 mm
width: 750 mm
Bottom and top
discharge
minimum : 22 mm
Recommended
1200 mm
Cubicle internal arcing 16kA/1s

IAC : A ---FL
with rear corridor
800 mm minimum
Recommendation
for operator
passage
Top and bottom

discharge

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space to be provided
surface required
for operation and
maintenance
C
for 12,5 kA/1s 1
IAC : A---FL
1 : wiring riser trunking option
F
B
E
D
A : this dimension must E : this dimension depends

be equal to 1200 mm for on the functional units making
the Circuit-- breaker extraction up the switchboard
operation. F : dimension identical to B
B : this dimension varies except if wiring riser trunking
from 22 to 100 mm option.
C : the minimum dimension In this case F=300 mm.
is 140 mm
D : access to substation: this
dimension varies
according to switchboard
composition: 750 mm wide
circuit ---breaker cubicle
standard cubicle
A ; access to substation B
B : earth busbar
C : reserved space for MV cable A
insertion
Recommendation:
*minimum dimension (in mm) with
the wiring or Sepam trunking
1630**
1900**
2000*
1710*
option (series 20)

** minimum dimension without
option
NB: these dimensions must be

increased by 350 mm with base
option.
C
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cubicle with EMB
for 12,5 kA/1s B
IAC : A---FL
A
A ; access to substation
B : earth busbar
C : reserved space for MV
cable insertion

2120
2350
option.
cubicle with LV case

for 12,5 kA/1s
IAC : A---FL
(ex.: NSM type)
A
A : access to substation B
B : earth busbar
C : reserved space for MV cable
insertion
option.
2070
2350

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top cable connection C
of compartment
for 12,5 kA/1s
IAC : A---FL B
D
A : access to substation
B : earth busbar
2120+raduis curvature of cables

C : insertion of cables by the top
2360 (C following)
D : insertion of cables by the rear
or side
(D following)
Height of substation must allow A
for the radius of curvature of cable
2120
cross---section.
236
see paragraph:
Civil engineering with duct
option.
16 kA/1s internal arcing For top discharge (ceiling height  2800mm)

discharge

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ventilation Calculation methods Note :
A number of calculation methods This formula is valid for a yearly
sizing the ventilation are available to estimate the average temperature of 20 ˚C and
openings required size of substation ven a maximum altitude of 1000 m.
tilation openings, either for the
design of new substations or the
adaptation of existing substations Example :
for which condensation problems Transformer dissipation = 7 970 W
have occurred. LV switchgear dissipation = 750 W
H Basic method
MV switchgear dissipation = 300 W
H This method is based on
The height between ventilation
transformer dissipation. opening mid---points is 1.5 m.
The required ventilation opening
surface areas S and S’ can be Calculation:
estimated using the following Dissipated Power
formulas. P = 7970 + 750 + 300 = 9020 W
and
Where:
S = Lower (air entry) ventilation
opening area [m2] (grid surface
deducted)
S’= Upper (air exit) ventilation
opening area [m2] (grid surface
deducted)
P = Total dissipated power [W]
P is the sum of the power
dissipated by:
--- the transformer (dissipation at
no load and due to load)
--- the LV switchgear
--- the MV switchgear
H = Height between ventilation
opening mid---points [m]

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H More complete method
Another possibility is the following
formula based on various
aspects of substation
design.
and
Where: Note :
S = Lower (air entry) ventilation This gives smaller ventilation
opening area [m2] opening areas than the previous
S’= Upper (air exit) ventilation method because it takes
opening area [m2] dissipation through the walls, roof
P = Total dissipated power [W] and doors into account.
P is the sum of the power
dissipated by: Example :
--- the transformer (dissipation at Transformer dissipation = 7 970 W
no load and due to load) LV switchgear dissipation = 750 W
--- the LV switchgear MV switchgear dissipation = 300
--- the MV switchgear W
Si = Area of enclosure surface i The substation area is made up of:
[m2] --- 14.6 m2 of concrete walls (10 cm
Ki = Transmission coefficient of thick)
surface i [W/m2K] --- 7.0 m2 of concrete roof (10 cm
--- K = 7 for steel sheets thick)
--- K = 3 for 10 cm and 2.5 for 20 --- 6.2 m2 of metallic doors
cm of concrete The enclosure class is 10 K
--- K = 0 for the ground (no heat The ventilation grid is of the
transmission through the ground) chevron louver type (G = 0.4).
T = Class of enclosure The height between ventilation
(transformer temperature rise) [K] opening mid---points is 1.5 m.
G = Grid coefficient
--- G = 0.28 to 0.77 for chevron
blade louvers (0.38 for 90˚ simple
chevrons)
--- G < 0.2 for more complex types
such as overlapped C beams
--- G around 0.6 for punched sheet
with rectangular holes
H = Height between ventilation
opening mid---points [m]
Calculation :
P = 7970 + 750 + 300 = 9020 W
and

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H Testing For existing substations presenting
The above methods can be used condensation, tests can be
to estimate the required size carried out to determine whether
of substation ventilation openings, ventilation opening areas can be
however the best results are reduced without exceeding the
obtained by testing. maximum temperature rise limits of
the transformer under the worst
For new substations, tests should possible conditions.
be carried out by the substation
supplier to ensure that the
provided ventilation system is not
oversized.
ventilation opening To favour evacuation of the heat The heat dissipated by the MV
locations produced by the transformer via switchboard is negligible.
natural convection, ventilation To avoid condensation
openings should be located at the problems, the substation
top and bottom of the wall near the ventilation openings should be
transformer. located as far as possible from
the switchboard.
LV Case
HIGH and LOW

Ventilations
MV
Switchboard
«Over» ventilated MV/LV Substation

The MV cubicle is subjected to sudden temperature variations.
LV Case
HIGH and LOW

Ventilations
MV
Switchboard
Substation with adapted ventilation

The MV cubicle is no longer subjected to sudden temperature variations.

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If the MV switchboard is
separated from the transformer,
the room containing the
switchboard requires only
minimal ventilation to allow
drying of any humidity that may
enter the room.
type of ventilation openings To reduce the entry of dust,

pollution, mist, etc., the substation
ventilation openings should be
equipped with chevron---blade
baffles.
Always make sure the baffles are
oriented in the right direction.
ventilation de la cellule MT Any need for natural ventilation

is taken into account by the
manufacturer in the design of
MV cubicles. Ventilation
openings should never be added
to the original design.

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temperature As already mentioned,
temperature variations lead to
general condensation under high humidity
conditions.
temperature variations To reduce temperature variations, Never connect them to a

inside cubicles always install anti---condensation temperature control or regulation
heaters inside MV cubicles if the system as this could lead to
average relative humidity can temperature variations and
remain high over a long period of condensation as well as a shorter
time. service life for the heating
The heaters must operate elements.
continuously, 24 hours a day all Make sure the heaters offer an
year long. adequate service life (standard
versions are generally sufficient).
variations de température à The following measures can be If a sufficiently accurate

l’intérieur du poste taken to reduce temperature temperature regulation system is
variations inside the substation: not available, leave the heating
H Implement the measures on continuously, 24 hours a day
described in the previous section all year long.
concerning ventilation.
H Improve the thermal insulation
of the substation to reduce the
effects of outdoor temperature
variations on the temperature
inside the substation.
H Avoid substation heating if
possible. If heating is required,
make sure the regulation system
and/or thermostat are sufficiently
accurate and designed to avoid
excessive temperature swings
(e.g. no greater than 1˚C).

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reminder Recommendation for H 3 main factors may be
environmental withstand. responsible for this phenomenon:
Under certain climatic conditions, 1 substation architecture
the condensation phenomenon (dimension and replacement
may occur. of ventilation systems, type of
By simple means it is possible to materials used).
enhance the behaviour of MV 2 climatic environment of MV/LV
substations and to minimise (very damp area, fog, precipitation,
the risk of appearance of orientation and pollution)
condensation and thus of corona
discharge phenomena. 3 technology and/or
implementation of cable ends
environmental details
A : MV switchboard
B : LV enclosure
C : transformer
ventilation area
Top and Bottom
A
B
C
solutions 1 substation architecture: 2 the HV/LV substation

adapt ventilation cross---section environment:
to power loss in the substation guarantee tightness of the
to minimise temperature substation and of the cable pits.
differences. Provide baffle type ventilation
Eliminate ventilation in the systems to limit direct penetration.
environment in the immediate Install anti---condensation
vicinity of the MV modular resistances in the cubicles
switchboard.
Cable ends:
Encourage suitable ventilation
(top and bottom) by convection incorrect implementation of cold
around the transformer. technology cable ends will result
in dielectric stresses that will also
generate the corona discharge
phenomenon in harsh conditions.

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position of cables in the cubicle
630A / 1250 A
12,5kA/1s and 16kA/1s
switch cubicle
IM, IM (500), SM,
NSM (only 12,5kA/1s)
single-- core dry cables with

short ends
945
433
187,5
375
200 200
(500)
420
2 single-- core dry cables per

phase
900
433
187,5
375 200 200
420

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switch cubicle
IM, IM (500), SM,
NSM (only 12,5kA/1s)
three-- core dry cables with short

ends
945
200 200
420
switch cubicle with CT

IMC cubicle

short ends
400
187,5
254
200 200
500
420

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fuse---switch cubicles
PM, QM, QM (500) cubicle
short ends
398
187,5
375
200
(500)
200
420
transformer protection
with CT
QMC cubicle
single-- core dry cables
398
81
187,5
200
625
200
420

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GAM cubicles
single---core dry cables
with short ends
472
253 200 200
313
250 250
500
420
GAM2 cubicles
(only 12,5kA/1s)
296,5
761
187,5
200 200
375
420

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DM1---A, DMVL---A
circuit---breaker
cubicles
single---core dry cables
with short ends
427
425
200 200
500
250 250 750
420
DM1---W circuit---breaker
cubicles
368
424
500
200 200
750
250 250
420

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DM1---S circuit---breaker
cubicles
543
551
200 200
561
250 250
750
420
DMV---A, DMV---S
circuit---breaker cubicles
321
79
127,5
274,5
185 185
339,5
147,5
165 165
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CRM circuit---breaker
cubicles
(only 12,5kA/1s)
428
429
200 200 500
250 250 750
420

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SM (500) 1250 A
cubicle
1 cable representation
2 cables representation

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GAM (500) 1250 A
cubicle
(only 12.5kA/1s)

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DMV---A (625) 1250 A
cubicle
2 cables
three---core
cable
1 cable

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DM1---A (750) 1250 A
cubicle

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DM1---W (750) 1250 A
cubicle

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civil engineering with duct
630 A / 1250 A
cable bottom H With raceway: depth P of

raceways is given opposite for
connection (all standard cables of the 1P dry type
cubicles) (for 3P cables, consult us)
H With raised base: to reduce P
or make use of raceways
unnecessary, cubicles can be
placed on 400 mm concrete
bases.
H With service space: depth P is
given opposite for commonly used
cables.
1P cables cubicle up to 630A 1250A cubicle

cable radius of IM, SM, IMC, DM1---A, CRM DMV ---A, PM, QM, SM, DM1---A DMV --- A
cross---sec- curvature NSM --- DM1---W, DMV ---S QMC (1) GAM (2), (3)
tion (mm2) (mm) cables GAM, DM1---W
NSM --- DM1---S, (2)
bars DMVL---A
depth D (mm) all directions
P1 P2 P2 P2 P3 P4 P5 P6
50 370 140 400 400 500 350
75 400 150 430 430 530 350
95 440 160 470 470 570 350
120 470 200 500 500 600
150 500 220 550 650
185 540 270 670 770
240 590 330 730 830
400 800 1000 1350 1450
630 940 1000 1350 1450
(1) for QMC: D3=450 mm NB: for connection with nozzles,

(2) Mounting with 350 mm deep basin, the chamfer C must comply with
compulsory in a service space. the following dimensions:
(3) 445 mm basin must be mounted in D1 = 75 mm or
the service space. D2/D3 = 150 mm
NB: to determine the depth D of a

simple switchboard duct, you need to
consider the cubicle and the cables that
call for maximum depth.For a double
duct, you must allow for each depth D
by type of cubicle and orientation of
cables.
If the switchboard has

CAUTION a DM1-- W cubicle,
provide a circuit ---breaker
extraction truck (option).

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duct drawing
Incomer or feeder via the rear
with nozzles for 12,5kA/1s.
140
C
P1
Ø 200 P2
100
600
22
70
Ø 200
IM
Ø 200
IM
DM1

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Side left or right incomer or
feeder for 12,5kA/1s.
140
P2
100
600
22
70
IM
IM
DM1

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Front incomer or feeder
with nozzles for 12,5kA/1s.
140
240
C P3
Ø 200
100
600
22
70
Ø 200
QMC
IM
IM

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civil engineering with
service spaces
1250 A cubicle
SM, GAM DMV-- A DM1-- A, DM1-- W

For single and For single and For single cables
three---core cables three---core cables
civil engineering with For reinforced cubicles for 16kA/1s internal arcing withstand
service spaces and Installation with Installation
raceways service space with raceway
16 kA/1s Bottom discharge Top discharge
Bottom discharge
Minimum volume of service space (V): 2 m3 for the switchboard
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cubicle fastening
preparing the floor The cubicles are placed on a Cubicle raising:

standard quality concrete floor, H used to install cubicles in
with or without duct, as per cable premises where ducts cannot
cross---section and type. be dug
Civil engineering is the same H does not obstruct substation
for all 400-- 630A cubicles. operations
To reduce by 350 mm the depth Ground surface evenness
of the ducts of 400---630A cubicles
H Ground surface evenness is
(thus enabling their elimination
in many cases), you can raise such that a 2 metre rule moved
cubicles by placing them on a over all surfaces and in all
concrete base produced by civil directions must not cause a
engineering. deflection of more than 5 mm.
H For rolling of moving parts
(circuit ---breakers) without
damaging the ground, the latter
must possess the following
properties: compressive strength
greater than or equal to 33 MPa.
cubicle fastening The cubicles making up

the substation are secured
with one another to one another by bolts
(screws delivered with the
cubicles).
fastening the cubicles a

to the floor b
50
15 15
4 holes 12,3x12,3 per cubicle
740 840
NB: for circuit ---breaker and

contactor cubicles, fastening
is on the side opposite the
switchgear.
a = cubicle width
a (mm) 125 375 500 625 750
b (mm) 95 345 470 595 720

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H for a switchboard of 3 cubicles
or less, the 4 corners of the
switchboard are fastened by:
---M8 screws (not supplied) that
are fastened in a nut fitted using
a striking device,
H or a floor threaded rod
H for a switchboard with more
than 3 cubicles, the fastening
points must be determined
according to installation
requirements (earthquake
withstand, etc.), each cubicle
can be fastened to the floor.
H position of fastening holes
(b) as per cubicle width (a).
fastening example 15 vis HM8
(not provided)

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preventive We strongly recommend that you
carry out at regular intervals (at
maintenance, cleaning least roughly every 2 years) a few
instructions and operating cycles on the
power---up switching devices.
If necessary: contact the

Schneider Electric group service
centre.
Never lubricate the disconnector

operating mechanism.
CAUTION If necessary: contact the
Schneider Electric group service
centre. In normal operating
conditions (temperature between
--- 5°C and 40° C) no special
maintenance is required.
Never use solvents and alcohol. If the insulating parts are dusty,
CAUTION We recommend that you inspect that you remove the dust using a
each compartment (cable, fuse, dry cloth.
busbar)* at regular intervals
according to environmental
conditions.
example
In harsher conditions
(aggressive atmosphere, dust,
temperature less than --- 5° C
or greater than 40° C), consult
the nearest Schneider Electric
service centre.

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recovery of SF6 gas
at end of life
for disconnector cubicle
The SF6 must be removed
before any dismantling
operation can be carried out in
compliance with the procedures
described in IEC-- 61634 and A
according to the following
instructions.
The gas must be treated in
compliance with IEC-- 60480.
H volume of gas to be
recovered: 35 litres
H internal gauge pressure:
40 kP
NB : SF6 gas recycling at the

end of circuit-- breaker life, refer Remove the cover (A) from the
to its instruction for use. control cabinet.
control cover access
Remove the control cover (B).
Remove the 3 screws retaining the Drill 2 holes in the filler valve
operating mechanism. safety cap
Cut the wiring to remove ∅ 4 mm, centreline 20 mm,
the operating mechanism. max. depth 4 mm

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CAUTION
C
pump the gas for at least 15
minutes.
Using a spanner wrench, remove Connect the special pumping

the safety cap from the valve. equipment (C).

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group Schneider Electric service
centers are there for:
engineering and technical
assistance
start-up
training
preventive and corrective
maintenance
adaptation work
spare parts
Call your sales representative
who will put you in touch with
your nearest group Schneider
Electric service centers.
Schneider Electric Industries SAS As standards, specifications and designs change from time
to time, please ask for confirmation of the information given
in this publication.
89, boulevard Franklin Roosevelt
F--- 92500 Rueil--- Malmaison (France)
Tel : +33 (0)1 41 29 85 00
Conception, rédaction: Service Documentation
http://www.schneider--- electric.com Technique T&D
Printed on 2009/01/26
7897512EN revision : 02 Edition du : 01/12/2008

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type of cubicle height width depth weight

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750 840 300

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Cubicle internal arcing 16kA/1s

Top and bottom

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1 : wiring riser trunking option

A : this dimension must E : this dimension depends

option (series 20)

NB: these dimensions must be

NB: these dimensions must be

cubicle with LV case

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2120+raduis curvature of cables

16 kA/1s internal arcing For top discharge (ceiling height  2800mm)

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