Ig 136 en 11

cgm.
3 system
Medium-voltage switchgear with
integrated insulation in SF6 gas up to
40.5 kV in accordance with IEC Standard
with rated current up to 630 A
General instructions
IG-136-EN, version 11, 10/01/2019
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CAUTION!
When medium-voltage equipment is operating, certain components are live, other parts may be in movement and some may
reach high temperatures. Therefore, the use of this equipment poses electrical, mechanical and thermal risks.
In order to ensure an acceptable level of protection for people and property, and in compliance with applicable environmental
recommendations, Ormazabal designs and manufactures its products according to the principle of integrated safety, based on
the following criteria:
• Elimination of hazards wherever possible.
• Where elimination of hazards is neither technically nor economically feasible, appropriate protection functions are
incorporated in the equipment.
• Communication about remaining risks to facilitate the design of operating procedures which prevent such risks,
training for the personnel in charge of the equipment, and the use of suitable personal protective equipment.
• Use of recyclable materials and establishment of procedures for the disposal of equipment and components so
that once the end of their service lives is reached, they are duly processed in accordance, as far as possible, with the
environmental restrictions established by the competent authorities.
Consequently, the equipment to which the present manual refers complies with the requirements of section 11.2 of Standard
IEC 62271-1. It must therefore only be operated by appropriately qualified and supervised personnel, in accordance with the
requirements of standard EN 50110-1 on the safety of electrical installations and standard EN 50110-2 on activities in or near
electrical installations. Personnel must be fully familiar with the instructions and warnings contained in this manual and in other
recommendations of a more general nature which are applicable to the situation according to current legislation[1].
The above must be carefully observed, as the correct and safe operation of this equipment depends not only on its design but also
on general circumstances which are in general beyond the control and responsibility of the manufacturer. More specifically:
• The equipment must be handled and transported appropriately from the factory to the place of installation.
• All intermediate storage should occur in conditions which do not alter or damage the characteristics of the equipment
or its essential components.
• Service conditions must be compatible with the equipment rating.
• The equipment must be operated strictly in accordance with the instructions given in the manual, and the applicable
operating and safety principles must be clearly understood.
• Maintenance should be performed properly, taking into account the actual service and environmental conditions in
the place of installation.
The manufacturer declines all liability for any significant indirect damages resulting from violation of the guarantee, under any
jurisdiction, including loss of income, stoppages and costs resulting from repair or replacement of parts.
Warranty
The manufacturer guarantees this product against any defect in materials and operation during the contractual period. In the
event that defects are detected, the manufacturer may opt either to repair or replace the equipment. Improper handling of this
equipment and its repair by the user shall constitute a violation of the guarantee.
Registered Trademarks and Copyrights
All registered trademarks cited in this document are the property of their respective owners. The intellectual property of this manual
belongs to Ormazabal.
[1]
For example, in Spain the “Regulation on technical conditions and guarantees for safety in high-voltage electrical installations” – Royal Decree
337/2014 is obligatory.
In view of the constant evolution in standards and design, the characteristics of the elements contained in this manual are subject
to change without prior notice. These characteristics, as well as the availability of components, are subject to confirmation by
Ormazabal.
General instructions Table of contents
cgm.3 system: Medium-voltage switchgear with integrated
insulation in SF6 gas up to 40.5 kV in accordance with
IEC Standard with rated current up to 630 A
Table of contents
1. General description....................................................5 5.4.3. Opening operation from earthing position . . 39

5.4.4. Switch closing operation from open
1.1. Models . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
1.2. Standards applied . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 5.4.5. Opening operation from closed position . . . . 41
1.3. Main components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 5.4.6. Earthing operation from open position . . . . . . 42
1.3.1. Gas tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 5.4.7. Cable test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
1.3.2. Driving mechanisms compartment . . . . . . . . . . 7 5.5. Busbar switch function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
1.3.3. Base . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 5.5.1. Mimic diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
1.3.4. Name plate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 5.5.2. Actuating lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
1.4. Ratings table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 5.5.3. Switch closing operation from open
1.5. Dimensions and weights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
1.6. Operating conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 5.5.4. Opening operation from closed position . . . . 46
5.6. Busbar switch function with earth
2. Handling and transport............................................13 connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
2.1. Lifting means . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 5.6.1. Mimic diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
5.6.2. Actuating lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
3. Storage.......................................................................15 5.6.3. Opening operation from earthing position . . 48
5.6.4. Connection of the switch-disconnector
from disconnected position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
4. Installation................................................................16 5.6.5. Opening operation from closed position . . . . 50
5.6.6. Earthing operation from open position . . . . . . 51
4.1. Unpacking the equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 5.7. Busbar rise function with earth connection . . 52
4.2. Location of accessories during transport . . . . 16 5.7.1. Mimic diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
4.3. Minimum installation distances . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 5.7.2. Actuating lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
4.4. Recommended cable connection trenchs . . . 18 5.7.3. Earthing switch disconnection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
4.4.1. Cubicles with internal arc in tank 5.7.4. Earthing switch connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
up to 20 kA - 0.5 s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 5.8. Fuse protection function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
4.4.2. Cubicles with classification of internal arc 5.8.1. Mimic diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
IAC up to 25 kA - 1 s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 5.8.2. Actuating lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
4.5. Fastening to the floor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 5.8.3. Opening operation from earthing position . . 56
4.5.1. Fastening to the floor on profile . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 5.8.4. Spring charge operation and closing of the
4.5.2. Fastening to the floor by anchoring . . . . . . . . . 25 switch-disconnector from open position . . . . 57
4.6. Connecting the cubicles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 5.8.5. Opening operation from switch-disconnector
4.7. Earthing the switchgear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 closed position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
4.8. Cable connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 5.8.6. Earthing operation from open position . . . . . . 59
4.8.1. Horizontal front connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 5.9. Fuse replacement sequence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
4.8.2. Cable connection in fuse protection 5.9.1. Selecting recommended fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
function 1400 mm high . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 5.10. Circuit-breaker with AV/RAV driving
4.9. Assembly and connection of metering mechanism function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
transformers in cgm.3-m . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34 5.10.1. Mimic diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
5.10.2. Spring charge and actuating levers . . . . . . . . . 65
5. Recommended sequence of operations..................35 5.10.3. Opening operation from earthing position . . 65
5.1. Checking the gas pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 5.10.4. Closing operation from open position . . . . . . . 67
5.2. Voltage presence indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36 5.10.5. Opening operation from closed position . . . . 69
5.3. Phase balance check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 5.10.6. Earthing operation from open position . . . . . . 71
5.4. Feeder function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
5.4.1. Mimic diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
5.4.2. Actuating levers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
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6. Safety elements.........................................................74
6.1. Acoustic earthing prevention alarm . . . . . . . . . 74

6.2. Safety locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
6.2.1. Locking with a padlock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
6.2.2. Locking with a lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
7. Maintenance..............................................................76
7.1. Voltage presence indicator test . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

7.2. Acoustic earthing prevention alarm test . . . . . 77
7.3. Specific maintenance for the cgm.3-v
cubicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
8. Spares and accessories.............................................79
9. Environmental information.....................................81
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General instructions General description
1. General description
Ormazabal's cgm.3 system, designed following the with full SF6 gas insulation, which can be used to configure
requirements set out in the standards of the International different secondary distribution configurations in medium
Electrotechnical Commission (IEC), is made up of different voltage up to 40.5 kV.[2]
unifunctional and multifunctional switchgear models,
1.1. Models
Unifunctional Multifunctional
Function Functions
switchgear switchgear
cgm.3-l Feeder cgm.3-2lp 2 feeder functions and 1 fuse protection
cgm.3-s Busbar switch 2 feeder functions and 1 vacuum circuit-
cgm.3-2lv
breaker
Busbar switch with earth connection on the right
cgm.3-s-pt
(-ptd) or on the left (-pti) Table 1.2. Multifunctional switchgear
cgm.3-p Fuse protection
cgm.3-v Vacuum circuit-breaker
cgm.3-rb Busbar rise
cgm.3-rb-pt Busbar rise with earth connection
cgm.3-rc/-r2c Cable/double cable rise
cgm.3-m Metering
Table 1.1. Unifunctional switchgear
1.2. Standards applied
Standard Description
IEC 62271-1 Common specifications for high voltage switchgear standards.
IEC 62271-100 High-voltage alternating current circuit-breakers.
IEC 62271-102 Alternating current disconnectors and earthing switches.
IEC 62271-103 High-voltage switches for rated voltages above 1 kV up to and including 52 kV.
IEC 62271-105 Alternating current fuse-switch combinations.
IEC 62271-200 Alternating current metal-enclosed switchgear for rated voltages above 1 kV and up to and including 52 kV.
IEC 62271-206/IEC 61243-5 Voltage presence indicating systems.
IEC 60529 IP ratings for enclosures.
IEC 60282-1 Current-limiting fuses.
Table 1.3. Standards applied
Further information at www.ormazabal.com.

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1.3. Main components
1 Gas tank
1.1 Side connection female bushings
2 Driving mechanisms area
2.1 Name plate
2.2 Operating sequence plate
2.3 Actuating shafts (see mimic diagram for each model).
2.4 ekor.vpis/ekor.ivds voltage presence detection unit*
2.5 ekor.sas acoustic earthing prevention alarm unit*
3 Base
3.1 Cable compartment access cover
3.2 Medium voltage cable fixing bracket
3.3 Gas relief compartment
3.4 Earth collector
3.5 Front cable connection bushings
* Optional elements.
Figure 1.1. Main elements of cgm.3 cubicles
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1.3.1. Gas tank
Sealed compartment which houses the busbar and the

switching and breaking elements, where the insulating
medium is SF6.
Each gas tank has a pressure relief device to facilitate gas

relief in the event of internal arc.
Thanks to the hermetically-sealed nature of the gas

tank containing all the medium voltage elements, the
equipment is expected to have a minimum service life of 30
years, without replenishing the gas according to Standard
IEC 62271-1.
Figure 1.2. Gas tank for cgm.3-l
1.3.2. Driving mechanisms compartment
This is the compartment in which the switch-disconnector, The mimic diagram includes all the position indicators for
earthing switch or circuit-breaker is driven, depending on the driving elements.
the type of function.
The cgm.3 system has, in line with the cubicle model, the
The mimic diagram for the main medium voltage circuit is following types of driving mechanism:
displayed on the cover of this compartment.
B Tilting l, s, s-pt, rb-pt, v, 2lp, 2lv

BM Motorised tilting l, s, s-pt, v, 2lp, 2lv
B2M Tilting with double motorisation l, s, s-pt, v, 2lp, 2lv
BR-A Accumulation of energy with latch p, 2lp
BR-AM Accumulation of energy with latch and motorisation l, p, 2lp
BR-A2M Accumulation of energy with latch and double motorisation l, p, 2lp
AV Circuit-breaker without reclosing v, 2lv
AMV Motorised circuit-breaker without reclosing v, 2lv
RAV Circuit-breaker with reclosing option v, 2lv
RAMV Motorised circuit-breaker with reclosing option v, 2lv
Table 1.4. Types of driving mechanisms can be replaced by upgrading in any of the three possible
These elements are operated independently, i.e., their positions (closed-opened-earthed). Whilst the driving
actuation speed does not depend on the speed of the mechanism is withdrawn, these positions of the switch can
manual operation. be blocked using a coupling device, whether in service or
not.
B, BM, B2M, BR-A, BR‑AM and BR‑A2M driving mechanisms
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1.3.3. Base
Made up of the cable compartment and the gas relief Gas relief compartment
compartment:
Ormazabal's cgm.3 is designed and constructed to
Cable compartment withstand at least the thermal and dynamic effects of an arc
of 16 kA for 0.5 seconds should a defect result in an internal
arc in the gas compartment. The system conducts the gases
This is located in the bottom front section of the cubicle
generated in a fully controlled manner to avoid any possible
and has a cover interlocked with the earthing switch, thus
injury to people in the equipment operation area.
allowing front access to the medium voltage cables.
As standard, it is designed to contain up to: Optionally, a flue can be positioned in the rear of the
cubicle to redirect the gases to the top. Please check
• Two shielded screw-in terminals (reduced) per phase with Ormazabal.
or one terminal (reduced) plus surge arrester (reduced)
with space for the corresponding incoming power
cables.
• Ties for the power cables.
• Earthing flatbars.
As an option:
• Two symmetric terminals or symmetric terminal plus

symmetric surge arrester.
• Metallic voltage transformers.
Figure 1.3. Cable compartment
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1.3.4. Name plate
Every unit includes a name plate, with some of the following

data:
Figure 1.4. Example of name plate
Name plate
N° Cubicle serial number*
Type Ormazabal cubicle system
Designation Cubicle model
Standard Standards applied to the equipment
Name Equipment name
Ur Equipment rated voltage (kV)
Up Lightning impulse withstand voltage (kV)
Ud Power frequency withstand voltage (kV)
fr Equipment rated frequency (Hz)
Ir Equipment rated current (A)
Instructions Manual General Instructions Manual (IG) for the system
Class Driving mechanism class according to IEC 62271-103
N Number of mainly active load breaking operations
Ik/Ip Short-time withstand current/Short-time withstand peak value
tk Short-time withstand current time
Pre Gas pressure inside the gas tank (MPa)
Pme Minimum operating gas pressure (MPa)
SF6 Insulating fluid mass (kg)
CO2e Equivalent CO2 fluid mass (t)
Year Year of manufacture
TC Minimum working temperature
IAC Classification of internal arc
* In the event of incident, this number should be reported to Ormazabal.
Table 1.5. Name plate
The Ir, Ik, Ip and tk values on the nameplates of the

(cgm.3-m) metering cubicles are only valid for the
busbars.
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1.4. Ratings table
Rated voltage [kV] 36 38.5 40.5

Frequency [Hz] 50 60 50 50 60
Rated current [A]
Busbars and cubicle interconnection 400/630 630
Feeder 400/630 630
Output to transformer 200
Rated short-time withstand current [kA]
With tk= (x) s 16/20*/25 (1/3 s) 20*/25 (1/3 s)
Peak value 40/50*/62.5 41.6/52*/65 50*/62.5 50*/62.5 52*/65
Rated insulation level [kV]
Power frequency rated withstand voltage (1 min) 70/80 80/90 95/118
Lightning impulse rated withstand voltage 170/195 180/210 185/215
Internal arc in tank
Front accessibility 16/20* kA (0.5 s) 20* kA (0.5 s)
Front and side accessibility 16/20*/25 kA (1 s) 20*/25 kA (1 s)
Front, side and rear accessibility** 16/20*/25 kA (1 s) 20*/25 kA (1 s)
Internal arc classification in accordance with IEC 62271-200
IAC AF/AFL 16/20*/25 kA (1 s) 20*/25 kA (1 s)
IAC AFLR 16/20*/25 kA (1 s) 20*/25 kA (1 s)
IP rating: gas tank IP X8
IP rating: external enclosure IP 2XD
Standard unit colour [RAL] grey 7035/blue 5005
Category of loss of service continuity [LSC] LSC2
Compartmentalisation class PM
* Tests carried out with current 21 kA/52.5 kA

** With gas exhaust upwards via the flue
Table 1.6. Characteristics
The values set out in this table are general for the
cgm.3 system and are only valid when confirmed by
Ormazabal. Some cubicle models can withstand
partial values. For more detailed information, check
the table for each cubicle model in Ormazabal's
CA-112 catalogue.
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1.5. Dimensions and weights
Figure 1.5. Dimensions cgm.3
Width (a) Depth (f) Height (h) Bushings height (g) Cable fastening height (i) Weight
Cubicle
[mm] [mm] [mm] [mm] [mm] [kg]
1400 697 234 147

-l 418 850(1)
1745 1042 580 162
-s 418 850 1745 - - 143
-s-pt 600 850 1745 - - 185
1400 215
-p 480 1010 180 - 128
1745 230
1400 350 20 240
-v 600(2) 850
1745 695 282 255
-rci
367 831 1745 1590 1087 42
-rcd
-r2c 550 831 1745 1590 1087 65
-rb
418 850(1) 1745 1042 580 158
-rb-pt
1100 258
-m 1160 1800 - -
900 300
-l -p -l -p
1400 460
-2lp 1316 1010(1) 697 180 234 - 128
1745 1042 525 580 234 490
-l -v -l -v
-2lv 1436 850 1745 547
1042 695 580 282
(1)
In the case of double symmetrical terminal, the switchgear is an extra 80 mm deep.
(2)
As an option, there is also a 595 mm wide cgm.3-v cubicle module available. Please check with Ormazabal.
Table 1.7. Dimensions and weights
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1.6. Operating conditions
Installation Indoor
Maximum ambient temperature + 40 °C
Minimum ambient temperature - 5 °C / - 30 °C(b)
Maximum mean ambient temperature, measured over a 24-hour period + 35 °C
Maximum mean relative humidity, measured over a 24-hour period < 95 %
Maximum mean relative humidity, measured over a 1-month period < 90 %
Maximum mean vapour pressure, measured over a 24-hour period 2.2 kPa
Maximum mean vapour pressure, measured over a 1-month period 1.8 kPa
Maximum height above sea level 2000 m
Solar radiation Negligible
Ambient air pollution (dust, smoke, corrosive and/or flammable gases, vapours or salt) Insignificant
Vibrations caused by causes external to the switchgear or by seismic movements Insignificant
(b)
Storage: - 40 °C
The specifications refer to the section "Normal service

conditions for indoor switchgear" in the IEC 62271-1
standard "Common specifications for high-voltage
cubicles".
For special service conditions: ambient temperature
above +40 ºC, installation between 2000 and 4000 m
above sea level, significant pollution level, or others
different to those described, check with Ormazabal.
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General instructions Handling and transport
2. Handling and transport
Important: During transport, the switchgear must

be perfectly seated and fixed so that it cannot move
about and possibly damage the equipment.
2.1. Lifting means
The switchgear must always be kept upright, directly on the To handle assemblies of up to 4 cgm.3 functional units, one
ground or on a pallet depending on the type of handling of the following methods must be used:
involved.
1. Using a forklift truck or pallet truck[3].
Figure 2.1. Lifting a cgm.3 modular cubicle using a fork-lift truck.
2. Lifting using slings or chains fixed to the lifting brackets

on the sides of the top of the cubicle. The angle of pull
should be as vertical as possible (with an angle greater
than 60º from the horizontal).
Figure 2.2. Lifting a cgm.3 modular cubicle with chains.
Position the rear of the cubicle facing the driver, to avoid damaging the front.
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3. If it is not possible to use the aforementioned methods,

rollers may be used underneath the switchgear. Another
option is to slide the cubicles over rods (these same
rods can be used to help get over the cable trench).
4. To handle sets of 5 functional cgm.3 units (consisting

of either coupled modules or compact assemblies
associated with modules), use lifting systems (slings,
lifting beam, etc.) with a pull angle greater than 65º and
less than 115º in order to prevent possible damage to
the cubicles during hoisting.
The use of lifting beams is required for cubicle

assemblies with control boxes. As the sole exception,
slings may be used if the cubicles of the assembly have
control boxes of identical height installed.
Figure 2.3. Lifting a cgm.3 assembly with 5 functional units
Figure 2.4. Lifting a cgm.3 assembly with a forklift truck.
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General instructions Storage
3. Storage
If it needs to be stored, the equipment must be placed on After prolonged storage, clean all the insulating parts
dry ground or on top of damp-proof insulating material, still carefully before commissioning the equipment. The
in its original packaging. enclosure should be cleaned with a clean, dry lint-free cloth.
Figure 3.1. Storage conditions
Storage must always be INDOORS, with the following 6. The switchgear must be protected from the rain, and
conditions recommended: the humidity conditions should be as follows:
a. the mean relative humidity value, measured over a
1. Ambient air temperature should not exceed 40 ºC
period of 24 hours, must not exceed 95 %.
and its mean value, measured in a period of 24 hours,
should not exceed 35 ºC. b. the mean water steam pressure value, measured in
a period of 24 hours, must not exceed 2.2 kPa.
2. The ambient air temperature should not drop below
- 5 °C. There are also cubicles with storage temperature c. the mean relative humidity value, measured over a
up to - 40 °C. period of one month, must not exceed 90 %.
3. The switchgear must be protected from direct solar d. The mean water steam pressure value, measured
radiation. over a period of one month, must not exceed
1.8 kPa.
4. Altitude, both in transport and in storage, must not
exceed 2000 m. 7. During transport, vibrations caused by external factors
or seismic movements must be insignificant.
5. The environmental air must not have any significant
contamination from dust, smoke, corrosive and/or
Any other conditions must be notified beforehand,
inflammable gases, vapours or salt. since the equipment must be factory-adjusted to the
atmospheric pressure.
Otherwise, the pressure gauge needle may indicate
an incorrect value, even if the equipment's internal
pressure is correct.
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Installation General instructions
4. Installation
4.1. Unpacking the equipment
The cgm.3 system switchgear is supplied as standard 6. Unpack the accessory box located at the rear or on top
protected by plastic packaging. of the cubicle.
7. Remove the self-adhesive protective plastic from the
On receiving the equipment, check that the goods supplied
cable compartment cover.
correspond to the order and associated documentation. If
this is not the case, contact Ormazabal immediately.
The self-adhesive plastic must be removed from the
The disassembly process for the equipment is as follows: cable compartment cover so that the equipment
enclosure's earth connection may have the proper
1. Using a blade, cutter or similar tool, cut the cellophane electrical continuity.
the cubicle is wrapped in[4].
8. Dispose of any waste in an environmentally-friendly
2. Completely remove the cellophane. manner.
3. Detach the white polystyrene corner pieces.
It is advisable to make a visual inspection of the equipment
4. Unscrew the fixings between the base and the pallet.
to check whether it has suffered any damage in transit. If
5. Remove the pallet, handling the cubicle as indicated in damaged, contact Ormazabal immediately.
section 2.1.
4.2. Location of accessories during transport
A number of accessories are supplied with the cubicles,

located as indicated in the figures below:
Figure 4.1. Location of accessories in cgm.3-p cubicles
It is advisable to cut the cellophane at the rear of the cubicle or at the corner to avoid scratching the surface.
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General instructions Installation
Depending on the cubicle model, the accessory box

contains some of the following items:
• General Instructions Document IG-136 by Ormazabal.

• Actuating lever
• Spring charge lever
• Cubicle connecting kit:
-- ormalink
-- Springs
-- Syntheso grease
-- Earthing flatbar
• End plug kit:
-- Cubicle end assembly
-- Nylon thread
-- Plastic plugs
Figure 4.2. Location of accessories in cgm.3-l and cgm.3-v cubicles
-- Side cover
• Floor fastening assembly
4.3. Minimum installation distances
The minimum distances to the walls and ceiling which must Minimum distances [mm]
be maintained in the installation are as follows: Side wall (a) 100
Height
600
1400 mm
Roof (b)
Height
550
1745 mm
Front clearance (c) 500*
Function Rear wall (d)**
cgm.3-l/-s/-v/-2lv/-rb/-rc 100/160***
cgm.3-p/-2lp 0
cgm.3-m without IAC
0
classification
cgm.3-m with IAC
100/150****
classification
* An operating clearance of 1000 mm is recommended.
(**) Cubicles with classification IAC AFLR: d = 800 mm.
*** Configurations with p and 2lp cubicles.
**** for classification IAC 21 kA-1 s.
Table 4.1. Minimum distances
Figure 4.3. Minimum installation distances

The measurements indicated in the table have been
obtained in accordance with the dimensions of the
test room for the gas insulated modules, according to
Annex A of Standard IEC 62271-200.
The space required to extend the assembly with an

additional cubicle is 250 mm plus the width of the new
cubicle[5].
For any doubts, please ask Ormazabal.

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4.4. Recommended cable connection trenchs
Minimum recommended dimensions based on the trench IEC 62271-200. These dimensions may vary in accordance
dimensions used in the tests in accordance with Standard with the radius of curvature of the cables used[6].
4.4.1. Cubicles with internal arc in tank up to 20 kA[7] - 0.5 s
Feeder function, busbar rise and cable rise
The dimensions of the trench depend on the minimum

radius of curvature of the cables used.
Front and rear cable input or output (D1)

Side cable input or output (D2)
Figure 4.4. Dimensions [mm] of the cable trench for cgm.3-l, cgm.3-rb

and cgm.3-rc
Trench necessary for the feeder, busbar rise and cable rise function
Cable data Approximate Minimum depth
Cable Cable radius of
Cable curvature* D1 D2
Cable type section diameter
insulation [mm] [mm] [mm]
[mm2] [mm]
< 150 41 555 200 500
185 43 590
Single-core 200 550
240 45.2 640
Dry insulation 18/30 kV
300 47.5 685
300 660
400 48 745
3-core 18/30 kV < 150 92.7 805 650 650
* Check against the data of the manufacturer of the cable used.
Table 4.2. Trench necessary for the feeder, busbar rise and cable rise
function
In each case, bear in mind which cable is to be used in the particular installation.
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Tests carried out with a test current of 21 kA.

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Fuse protection function

Figure 4.5. Dimensions [mm] of the cable trench for cgm.3-p
Trench necessary for the fuse protection function

[mm2] [mm]
< 50 35 430 500 500
Single-core 70 36.5 460
550 550
Dry insulation 18/30 kV 95 38 500
150 41 555 600 600
3-core 18/30 kV < 95 86 735 1050 1050
Table 4.3. Trench necessary for the fuse protection function
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Circuit-breaker with AV/RAV driving mechanism function

Figure 4.6. Dimensions [mm] of the cable trench for cgm.3-v with AV/RAV
driving mechanism.
Trench necessary for the circuit-breaker with AV/RAV driving mechanism function
[mm2] [mm]
<150** 41 555 400 400
185 43 590
Single-core 400 500
240 45.2 640
300 47.5 685
500 600
400 48 745
3-core 18/30 kV < 150 92.7 805 850 850
** 150 mm2 cable valid up to 21 kA.
Table 4.4. Trench necessary for the circuit-breaker with AV/RAV driving

mechanism function
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4.4.2. Cubicles with classification of internal arc IAC up to 25 kA - 1 s
Feeder function, busbar rise and cable rise

Figure 4.7. Dimensions [mm] of the cable trench for cgm.3-l, cgm.3-rb

and cgm.3-rc
Trench necessary for the feeder, busbar rise and cable rise function
curvature* D1 D2
Cable insulation Cable type section diameter
[mm] [mm] [mm]
[mm2] [mm]
< 150** 41 555 500 800
1400 mm***
185 43 590
Single-core 550 900
Height
240 45.2 640

300 47.5 685
650 1000
400 48 745
3-core 18/30 kV < 150 92.7 805 950 950
< 150** 41 555 370 500
185 43 590
1745 mm
Single-core 370 550

Height
240 45.2 640

300 47.5 685
370 660
400 48 745
3-core 18/30 kV < 150 92.7 805 650 650
** 150 mm2 cable valid only up to 21 kA.
*** Exclusively for cgm.3-l and cgm.3-2lp cubicles.
Table 4.5. Trench necessary for the feeder, busbar rise and cable rise
function
In each case, bear in mind which cable is to be used in the installation.

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Fuse protection function

Figure 4.8. Dimensions [mm] of the cable trench for cgm.3-p
Trench necessary for the fuse protection function

curvature* D1 D2
[mm] [mm] [mm]
[mm2] [mm]
< 50 35 430 800 800
1400 mm

Height
900 900
150 41 555 950 950
3-core 18/30 kV < 95 86 735 1400 1400
< 50 35 430 500 500
1745 mm

Height
550 550
150 41 555 600 600
3-core 18/30 kV < 95 86 735 1050 1050
Table 4.6. Trench necessary for the fuse protection function
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Circuit-breaker with AV/RAV driving mechanism function

Figure 4.9. Dimensions [mm] of the cable trench for cgm.3-v with AV/RAV
driving mechanism.
Trench necessary for the circuit-breaker with AV/RAV driving mechanism function
curvature* D1 D2
[mm] [mm] [mm]
[mm2] [mm]
< 150** 41 555 750 750
1400 mm***
185 43 590
Single-core 800 800
Height
240 45.2 640

300 47.5 685
850 900
400 48 745
3-core 18/30 kV < 150 92.7 805 1200 1200
< 150** 41 555 400 400
185 43 590
1745 mm
Single-core 400 500

Height
240 45.2 640

300 47.5 685
500 600
400 48 745
3-core 18/30 kV < 150 92.7 805 850 850
** 150 mm2 cable valid only up to 21 kA.
*** Exclusively for cgm.3-v cubicles.
Table 4.7. Trench necessary for the circuit-breaker with AV/RAV driving

mechanism function
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Metering function
Figure 4.10. Dimensions [mm] of the cable trench for cgm.3-m
Trench necessary for the metering function

Approximate
Cable Cable
radius of Minimum depth
curvature* D2
[mm2] [mm]
[mm]
< 150 41 555 600
185 43 590 650
240 45.2 640 700
Dry insulation Single-core 18/30 kV
300 47.5 685 750
400 48 745 800
< 150 92.7 805 850
Table 4.8. Trench necessary for the metering function
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4.5. Fastening to the floor
Before assembling the cubicles, the floor must be carefully The cubicles can be fastened to the floor in two ways:
levelled to prevent any deformation which may make it
difficult to connect the cubicles to one another.
4.5.1. Fastening to the floor on profile
If the floor of the facility is not sufficiently uniform, it is

advisable to install the medium voltage cubicles on an
auxiliary profile, to make it easier to connect. This profile,
which can be supplied to order, must be anchored to the
floor using expansion screws.
a M10 x 25 bolt
b 65 x 65 x 4 mm profile
c Anchoring bracket
Figure 4.11. Fastening cubicles on profile
4.5.2. Fastening to the floor by anchoring
If the floor of the installation is level enough, it is advisable The sequence for anchoring the cubicles to the floor is as
to install the medium voltage cubicle anchored directly to follows:
the floor.
1. The cubicle's switch must be in the earthing position[9].
By default, the cubicles are supplied with the switch in

earthing position. Except in circuit breaker functions,
which will be in open position.
See section 5. Operations Sequence

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2. Remove the cable compartment cover, using the central

handle on the cover to pull it up and forward.
3. Anchor the first cubicle to the floor of the installation
using M10 bolts at the points prepared in its base. This
will prevent displacements or vibrations due to causes
such as short-circuiting, flooding, etc. The following
levels and figures should be taken into account:
Figure 4.12. Removing the cable compartment cover
Anchoring dimensions [mm]

f
Module a b c d e g
Internal arc 0.5 s Internal arc 1 s
l 50 368 245 - - 540 710 -
s 50 368 - - - 540 710 -
s-pt 50 550 - - - 540 710 -
p 50 430 60 - - 540 710 -
v 50 550 325 - - 540 710 -
rb 50 368 245 - - 540 710 -
rb-pt 50 368 245 - - 540 710 -
width 900 mm 830 171 330
m - - 1019 1019 -
width 1100 mm 1030 176 427
-rci 209
rc 50 317 435 - - 540 710
-rcd 158
r2c - - - - - 540 - -
2lp 50 368 245 430 418 540 710 60
2lv 50 550 325 418 - - 710 60
Table 4.9. Anchoring dimensions
Figure 4.13. Detail of anchor points in cgm.3 -l, -s, -s-pt, -p,-v, -rb, -rb-pt Figure 4.14. Detail of anchor points in cgm.3 -l, -p, -v cubicles measuring
cubicles measuring 1745 mm high 1400 mm high
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Figure 4.15. Detail of anchor points in cgm.3 -l, -s, -s-pt, -p, -v, -rb,-rb-pt
Figure 4.18. Anchoring points in cgm.3-m cubicles
double cable cubicles measuring 1745 mm high
Figure 4.19. Detail of anchor points in cgm.3-2lp cubicles measuring

1745 mm high
Figure 4.16. Anchoring points in cgm.3-rc cubicles.
Figure 4.20. Detail of anchor points in cgm.3-2lp double cable cubicles

measuring 1745 mm high
Figure 4.17. Anchoring points in cgm.3-r2c cubicles
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Figure 4.21. Detail of anchor points in cgm.3-2lp cubicles measuring Figure 4.22. Anchoring points in cgm.3-2lv cubicles
1400 mm high
Earthquake equipment
The cgm.3 system has earthquake resistant equipment
as an option.
The earthquake resistance of this type of switchgear
does not only depend on the equipment construction
and design, but also on the installation.
In order to anchor this type of cubicles properly, use
the six points indicated in the figure below.
For further information, please ask Ormazabal.
Figure 4.23. Anchor points for earthquake resistant equipment
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4.6. Connecting the cubicles
The cubicles must be joined as indicated in Ormazabal's with the materials kit for connecting cubicles.
RA-163 spares and accessories document, which is supplied
4.7. Earthing the switchgear
When connecting the general earth collector, follow the 1. Bolt the earthing flatbar between every two medium
figure below. voltage cubicles, in the rear section, using 2 hexagonal
M8 x 20 bolts. Apply a torque of 15 Nm.
Tools:
13 mm Open-ended wrench
Torque wrench with 13 mm adapter.
2. Connect the end earthing bar, marked with the symbol

, to the general earth connection of the installation.
Earthing the equipment is an essential condition for

safety.
Figure 4.24. Equipment earthing
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4.8. Cable connections
The medium voltage incoming and outgoing feeders are Never touch live connectors, not even screened
linked to the transformer or, occasionally, other cubicles connectors. Screening does not constitute a protection
via cables. These cables and the corresponding bushings in against direct contact.
the cgm.3 system cubicles can be connected with simple When the equipment is in service and a reserve cubicle
(plug-in) or reinforced (screw-in) connecting points, either is left with voltage in the top busbar and without the
IEC type or IEEE-386 compliant[10]. cables in the bottom bushings, insulating plugs must
be placed in the bushings (EUROMOLD type) or close
The cable compartment contains the connecting cable the earthing switch and lock that position with a
bushings for the incoming and outgoing feeders, as well as padlock.
for the outgoing feeders to the transformer.
The terminals recommended for networks with Ur = 36 kV
The size of the cable compartment allows the use of both are detailed below.
insulated and partially insulated terminals[11].
36 kV
Cable Type Rated current [A] Manufacturer Connector
Connector type Section [mm2]
400 M400LR 35-240
Dry insulation 630 EUROMOLD(*) Screened M400TB 35-240
630 M400TB 18-630
* Connectors recommended for Ormazabal’s cgm.3 system.
Table 4.10. Recommended terminals
Apart from the list above, CENELEC terminals are also valid.
For other values, check with Ormazabal.
4.8.1. Horizontal front connection
1. Close the earthing switch.

2. Remove the cover to access the cable compartment.
Figure 4.25. Cable compartment detail
In accordance with figure 13 of Standard IEEE 386: “600 A dead-break interface No. 1, 21.1 kV”
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It is advisable to use fully insulated connectors for voltages of 36 and 40.5 kV, according to HD 629.
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3. Connect the terminals on the front bushings and secure

the cables using the cable support and clamp.
The clamp has two positions, depending on the cable

diameter.
Specific cable supports should be used for cable

diameters above 49  mm. Please check with
Ormazabal.
Figure 4.26. Terminal connection detail
4. Connect the terminal earth braids, if applicable, and the

cable screens.
Figure 4.27. Horizontal front connection process
5. Put the cable compartment cover back in place.
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4.8.2. Cable connection in fuse protection function 1400 mm high
The cable support in fuse protection functions, measuring

1400 high, is supplied secured to the base with two M8
bolts and nuts, as shown in Figure 4.28.
Figure 4.28. Cable support in transport position
Once the cubicle is secured to the floor and the medium

voltage cables are connected, carry out the following
operations to place it in installation position:
1. Release the four screws indicated in Figure 4.29
Figure 4.29. Cable support fastening points
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2. Turn the cable support and position it as shown in

Figure 4.30
Figure 4.30. Cable support positioning
3. Position the four M8 bolts with their nuts and fasten

until tight.
The cable support is below level zero, as shown in

Figure 4.31, prepared for front cable connection:
Figure 4.31. Cable support in cable connection position
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4.9. Assembly and connection of metering transformers in cgm.3-m
The medium voltage and current transformers are housed For further information on the installation and
in tracks installed in the cgm.3-m metering modular cubicle connection of cgm.3-m metering transformers by
by Ormazabal. Ormazabal, check Operations manual MO-082
"Installation of transformers and busbars in metering
The layout and connection of these transformers (maximum cubicles”.
three voltage transformers and three current transformers
per metering cubicle) will correspond to the order
configuration and the type of transformers to be installed.
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General instructions Recommended sequence of operations
5. Recommended sequence of operations
Before carrying out any operation when voltage

is present, we recommend checking the SF6 gas
pressure using the pressure gauge.
.
5.1. Checking the gas pressure
Each cubicle has a pressure gauge for checking the gas

pressure, which can easily be seen from outside the cubicle.
The pressure gauge scale is divided into different colours:
red, grey and green. For safe operation, the needle must be
in the green area of the corresponding temperature band.
Figure 5.1. Pressure gauge
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Recommended sequence of operations General instructions
5.2. Voltage presence indicator
Ormazabal has two voltage presence indicator options: The purpose of the test points for the three phases and
earth is to make it easier to check the phase balance[12]
• ekor.vpis unit for detecting voltage, designed in between cubicles. Ormazabal's specific phase comparator
accordance with Standard IEC 62271-206. The “voltage ekor.spc can be used to do this.
presence” indicator is therefore displayed when the
phase-earth voltage is equal to or greater than 45 %
With the ekor.vpis, if the indicators do not light up, use
of the rated voltage and is not visible when the phase-
other means to check that there is no voltage.
earth voltage is less than 10 % of the rated voltage.
• ekor.ivds unit for detecting voltage, designed in
accordance with Standard IEC 61243-5. Therefore, the
“voltage presence” detection is displayed when the
phase-earth voltage is between 45 % and 120 % of the
rated voltage and is not visible when the phase-earth
voltage is less than 10 % of the rated voltage.
Both units provide a clear visual indicator for the user,

without needing an auxiliary power supply for its operation.
For each of the three phases, the presence of voltage is

indicated by intermittent flashing of the indicators.
The voltage detection unit has the following displays:
1. L1, L2, L3 signal each of the indicator phases. The

numbering corresponds to the order of the phases,
from left to right, seen from the front of the cubicle.
Each phase has a test point for checking the phase Figure 5.2. Voltage presence indicator unit
balance between cubicles.
2. Voltage presence indicator. The flashing light
indicates the presence of voltage in this phase.
3. Phase test points. Each phase has a test point for
checking the phase balance between cubicles.
4. Earth connected test point. This is only used for
comparing the phases.
See section "5.3. Phase balance check".

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5.3. Phase balance check
Ormazabal's ekor.spc[13] phase comparator should be used

for checking that the medium voltage cables are correctly
connected to the feeder cubicles.
Firstly, connect the red cables of the ekor.spc unit to the

corresponding phase test points in the voltage indicator
units[14], and the black cable to the earth test point. This
operation must be repeated for all the phases: L1, L2 and L3
Figure 5.4. Detail of ekor.spc
Figure 5.3. Detail of ekor.spc
Comparison of balanced phases Comparison of unbalanced phases
Figure 5.5. There is NO indication in the comparator. Figure 5.6. There IS indication in the comparator
Optionally, other comparison devices which comply with Standard IEC 62271-206 may be used.
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See section "5.2. Voltage presence indicator" of these general instructions manual.
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5.4. Feeder function
5.4.1. Mimic diagram
a ekor.sas, acoustic earthing prevention alarm

b Pressure gauge window
c Voltage presence indicator ekor.vpis or ekor.ivds
Operation area:
d • GREY for switch-disconnector
• YELLOW for earthing switch
Status indicators
e • BLACK for switch-disconnector
• RED for earthing switch
f Actuating shaft access handles
Figure 5.7. Mimic diagram for cgm.3 -l cubicle
5.4.2. Actuating levers
The actuating lever to be used to operate the switch-

disconnector-earthing switch of the feeder function with B,
BM or B2M driving mechanisms is:
Figure 5.8. B, BM or B2M driving mechanism lever
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5.4.3. Opening operation from earthing position
1. Move the actuating shaft access handle in the yellow

zone to its bottom position.
2. Disconnecting operation:
a. Manual operation. Insert the lever in the earthing
switch actuating shaft, move the driving arm to the
end and turn anti-clockwise 90º.
b. Motorised operation (BM/B2M driving mechanism).
Activate the corresponding operation command.
Figure 5.9. Lever turn process
3. Verify that the cubicle is in open position.
Figure 5.10. Earthing switch open
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5.4.4. Switch closing operation from open position
1. Move the actuating shaft access handle in the grey

2. Connecting operation:
a. Manual operation (B driving mechanism). Insert
the lever in the switch access (grey area), move the
actuating arm to the end and turn clockwise 90º.
b. Motorised operation (BM/B2M driving mechanisms).
3. Verify that the cubicle is in closed position.
Figure 5.12. Switch-disconnector closed
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5.4.5. Opening operation from closed position

a. Manual operation (B driving mechanisms). Insert
actuating arm to the end and turn anti-clockwise
90º.
Figure 5.14. Switch-disconnector open
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5.4.6. Earthing operation from open position

end and turn clockwise 90º.
3. Verify that the cubicle is in earthing position.
Figure 5.16. Earthing switch closed
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5.4.7. Cable test
These driving mechanisms allow the operation 3. Open the bottom cover to access the cable
of going from earthing switch closed to switch- compartment.
disconnector open, even when the cable compartment 4. With the lever in the earthing switch access, follow
cover is open. Thus, the switch-disconnector cannot the steps in section "5.4.3. Opening operation from
be changed to the closed position until this cover has earthing position".
been put back.
5. Carry out the cable test.
The cable test can only be carried out in cgm.3
feeder functions which include B/BM/B2M driving 6. To return to earthing position, follow the steps in
mechanisms with this characteristic. Please check with section "5.4.6. Earthing operation from open position".
Ormazabal. 7. Close the bottom cover to access the cable
1. Follow the steps in section "5.4.6. Earthing operation compartment.
from open position".
2. Leave the lever in the earthing switch access (yellow
area).
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5.5. Busbar switch function
a Pressure gauge window

Operation area:
b • GREY for switch-disconnector
Status indicator
c • BLACK for switch-disconnector
d Actuating shaft access handle
Figure 5.17. Mimic diagram for cgm.3-s cubicle
5.5.2. Actuating lever

disconnector of the busbar switch function with B or BM
driving mechanisms is:
Figure 5.18. B, BM driving mechanism lever
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5.5.3. Switch closing operation from open position
1. Move the actuating shaft access handle to its bottom

position.
actuating arm to the end and turn clockwise 90º.
b. Motorised operation (BM driving mechanism).
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position.
actuating arm to the end and turn anti-clockwise
90º.
3. Verify that the cubicle is in disconnection position.
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5.6. Busbar switch function with earth connection

c ekor.sas, acoustic earthing prevention alarm
Operation area:
d • GREY for switch-disconnector
• YELLOW for earthing switch
Status indicator
Figure 5.23. Mimic diagram for cgmcosmos-s-pti cubicle

disconnector-earthing switch of the busbar switch function
with B, BM or B2M driving mechanisms is:
Figure 5.24. B, BM, B2M driving mechanism lever
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switch actuating shaft, move the actuating arm to
the end and turn anti-clockwise 90º.
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5.6.4. Connection of the switch-disconnector from disconnected position

a. Manual operation. Insert the lever in the switch
access (grey area), move the actuating arm to the
3. Verify that the cubicle is in open position
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a. Manual operation. Insert the lever in the switch
access (grey area), move the actuating arm to the
end and turn anti-clockwise 90º.
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5.7. Busbar rise function with earth connection

c Voltage indicator ekor.vpis or ekor.ivds
Operation area:
d • YELLOW for earthing switch
Status indicator
e • RED for earthing switch
Figure 5.33. Mimic diagram for cgm.3-rb-pt cubicle
The actuating lever to be used to operate the earthing

switch of the busbar riser function with earthing with B and
BM driving mechanisms is:
Figure 5.34. B, BM driving mechanism lever
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5.7.3. Earthing switch disconnection

the lever in the earthing switch actuating shaft,
move the driving arm to the end and turn anti-
clockwise 90º.
3. Verify that the cubicle is in earthing open position.
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5.7.4. Earthing switch connection

the lever in the earthing switch actuating shaft,
move the driving arm to the end and turn clockwise
90º.
3. Verify that the cubicle is in earthing open position.
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5.8. Fuse protection function

c Voltage indicator ekor.vpis or ekor.ivds
Operation area:
d • YELLOW for earthing switch
• GREY for switch-disconnector
Status indicator
g Manual trip operation
Fuse status indicator:
h • GREEN: normal
• RED: fuse blown
i Spring charge indicator
Figure 5.39. Mimic diagram for cgmcosmos-p cubicle

disconnector-earthing switch of the protection with fuses
function with BR-A, BR-AM and BR-A2M driving mechanisms
is:
Figure 5.40. BR-A driving mechanism lever
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position.
a. Manual operation
Insert the lever in the earthing switch actuating
shaft, move the drive arm to the end and press
inwards on the head of the lever with one hand, and
turn 90º anti-clockwise with the other hand.
b. Motorised operation (driving mechanism
BR-A2M). Activate the corresponding operation
command.
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5.8.4. Spring charge operation and closing of the switch-disconnector from open position

position.
2. Tensioning of springs and connection operation.

a. Manual operation. Insert the lever in the switch-
disconnector actuating shaft, move the drive arm to
the end and press inwards on the head of the lever
with one hand, and turn clockwise with the other
hand. In the same turn, the switch-disconnector is
closed and the retaining springs are charged.
b. Motorised operation (driving mechanism BR-AM/
BR-A2M): Activate the corresponding operation
command.
In the case of BR-AM motorised driving mechanism,
closing and tensioning of springs can be carried out
manually or motorised.
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5.8.5. Opening operation from switch-disconnector closed position
1. The switch can be opened manually, using the

pushbutton on the front of the cubicle, an opening coil,
or due to action by the fuses.
Figure 5.45. Switch-disconnector manual trip operation
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position.
a. Manual operation.
shaft, move the drive arm to the end and press
inwards on the head of the lever with one hand, and
turn 90º clockwise with the other hand.
b. Motorised operation (driving mechanism
BR-A2M). Activate the corresponding operation
command.
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5.9. Fuse replacement sequence
To access the fuse holders, first remove the cable

compartment cover. It is essential to close the earthing
switch. If any of the 3 fuses blows, the switch-disconnector
will open automatically (a); this is indicated by the red
position indicator (b) located on the front of the driving
mechanism compartment.
As an option, an auxiliary blown fuse indicator for any

of the three fuses is also available. More precisely, it
consists of a normally open contact and a normally
closed contact (1NO + 1NC) for auxiliary circuits such
as an illuminated indicator showing that any of the
fuses has blown.
Figure 5.49. Fuse blow trip indicator
In order to replace the fuses, the following procedures must

be followed:
1. Close the earthing switch (c).

2. Remove the cable and fuse compartment access cover
by pulling the handle (d) up.
Figure 5.50. Cable and fuse compartment cover opening
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3. Pull up the handle on the fuse holder cover until the

locking clip is unhooked and then pull sharply outwards
to open the fuse holder.
Figure 5.51. Fuse-holder opening
4. Remove the fuse holder carriage by pulling it outward.
Figure 5.52. Removing the fuse holder carriage
5. Replace the blown fuse, taking special care with the

striker as shown in the figure.
Make sure that the side of the new fuse striker faces
the carriage insulator side. It is advisable to change
all three fuses, even if only one of them appears to be
damaged.
Figure 5.53. Replacing the medium voltage fuse
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6. Insert the fuse holder carriage in its compartment by

pulling it inward.
Before inserting the fuse holder carriage in the fuse

protection cubicle, ensure that both the carriage
as well as the inside of the fuse holder are properly
cleaned.
Figure 5.54. Inserting the fuse holder carriage
Figure 5.55. Inserting the fuse holder carriage
7. Reset the fuse trip striker by pressing downward with

the thumb.
Figure 5.56. Resetting the striker in the fuse holder cover
Close the cover and check that all the strikers have been
reset.
Figure 5.57. Fuse holder closure
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8. Position the fuse and cable compartment access cover

(a) by pushing it downward and ensuring it is locked on
the cgm.3-pcubicle, taking into account that the fuse
status indicator (b) is green.
Figure 5.58. Cable and fuse compartment cover closure in cgm.3-p
9. Start up the cubicle following the instructions set out in

these general instructions manual.
5.9.1. Selecting recommended fuses
The fuses recommended for use in the fuse protection out by the manufacturers. The following table shows the
functional unit are defined according to tests carried recommended fuse ratings according to the Ur/Ptransf. ratio:
Rated fuse current (A) IEC 60282-1

Ur [kV] Transformer rated power [kVA]
Network Cubicle 100 125 160 200 250 315 400 500 630 800 1000 1250 1600 2000
25 36 6.3 10 16 16 16 20 20 31.5 31.5 40 40 50 63 80*
30 36 6.3 6.3 10 16 16 16 20 20 31.5 31.5 40 40 63 63
35/36 40.5 6.3 6.3 10 16 16 16 20 20 31.5 31.5 40 40 50 63
Table 5.1. Recommended fuse calibres
Considerations: • If any of the fuses blows, we recommend changing all

three.
• General operating conditions: without overload and
temperature < 40 ºC. • Temperature-rise testing of the fuse switch assembly,
according to IEC 62271-105.
• The values marked with an (*) correspond to SSK-type
fuses. Transfer currents according to IEC 62271-105:
• Recommended fuses: SIBA 20/36 kV, type HHD, medium The transfer currents have been tested in accordance with
type striker, for functional units up to 36 kV and SIBA the following parameters:
HHD TB 40.5 kV, medium type striker, for functional units
up to 40.5 kV (conforming to IEC 60282-1). Ur Fuse Ur Cubicle Ir Fuse Itransfer
[kV] [kV] [A] [A]
• For other makes and overcharge protection, check with
36 36 Type SSK 80 820
Ormazabal.
40.5 40.5 Type HHD 63 700
Table 5.2. Transfer currents
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5.10. Circuit-breaker with AV/RAV driving mechanism function

c Voltage presence indicator ekor.vpis or ekor.ivds
Operation area:
d YELLOW for earthing switch
GREY for switch-disconnector
e ekor.rpg protection unit
f Status indicators
g Earthing switch actuating shaft access handle.
j Spring charge indicator
k Circuit-breaker manual spring charge
m Operations counter
n Switch-disconnector actuating shaft access handle
Circuit-breaker operation area
o RED pushbutton for opening
GREEN pushbutton for closing
Figure 5.59. Mimic diagram for cgm.3 cubicle
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5.10.2. Spring charge and actuating levers
The actuating and spring charge levers to be used to drive

the switch-disconnector-earthing switch of the circuit
breaker function with AV/RAV driving mechanisms are:
Figure 5.61. Spring charge lever
Figure 5.60. Switch-disconnector actuating lever
Initial conditions: earthing switch closed and circuit

breaker closed.
1. Move the access handle in the yellow zone to its bottom

position.
Figure 5.62. Earthing switch driving shaft access handle detail.
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2. Earthing switch disconnection:

Insert the lever in the earthing actuating shaft,
move the actuating arm to the end and turn anti-
clockwise.
Figure 5.63. Lever turn details
3. Verify that the earthing switch is in open position.
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5.10.4. Closing operation from open position
Initial conditions: earthing switch open, circuit

breaker closed and springs charged.
1. Open the circuit-breaker by pressing the "0" button on

the front keypad and check the status indicator.
Figure 5.65. Opening button detail
2. Move the access handle in the grey zone to its bottom

position.
Figure 5.66. Switch-disconnector driving shaft access handle detail.
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3. Switch-disconnector closing operation:

Insert the lever in the switch-disconnector actuating
shaft, move the drive arm to the end and turn
clockwise.
4. Remove the lever. The handle returns to its original

position.
5. Charge the springs by introducing the spring charging
lever in the spring charge shaft (k) and turn until the
charged spring indicator changes status.
Manual driving mechanism (AV): Once the spring is

charged, close the circuit-breaker by pressing the close
button; then check the status indicator and whether voltage
is present in the ekor.vpis or ekor.ivds unit.
Motorised driving mechanism (AMV): Close the circuit-

breaker by pressing the closing button; then check the
status indicator and whether voltage is present in the
ekor.vpis or ekor.ivds unit.
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6. Close the circuit-breaker by pressing the "l" button and

check the status indicator.
Figure 5.68. Closing button detail
Initial conditions: circuit breaker closed, earthing

switch open and springs charged.
1. Open the circuit-breaker by pressing the "0" opening

button and check the status indicator.
Figure 5.69. Opening button detail
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2. Check there is no voltage through the ekor.vpis or

ekor.ivds.
3. Move the access handle in the grey zone to its bottom
position.
Figure 5.70. Handle detail
4. Switch-disconnector opening operation:

a. Manual operation (BM driving mechanism).
Insert the lever in the disconnector actuating shaft,
move the actuating arm to the end and turn anti-
clockwise 90º.
b. Motorised operation (BM and B2M driving
mechanisms). Activate the corresponding operation
command.
Figure 5.71. Lever turn detail
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position. Verify that the cubicle is in open position.
Initial conditions: circuit breaker open, earthing

switch open and springs charged.
1. Close the circuit-breaker by pressing the "l" close button

and check the status indicator.
Figure 5.73. Closing button detail
2. Check that no voltage is present through the ekor.vpis

unit.
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3. Move the access handle in the yellow zone to its bottom

position.
Figure 5.74. Handle detail
4. Earthing switch connection:

shaft, move the driving arm to the end and turn
clockwise 90º.
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position. Verify that the cubicle is in earthing position.
When undertaking work with the cubicle powered

down, it is mandatory to interlock the earthing
position with either a padlock or a safety lock.
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Safety elements General instructions
6. Safety elements
6.1. Acoustic earthing prevention alarm
The ekor.sas acoustic alarm unit is associated to the

ekor.vpis voltage presence indicator and to the earth shaft
actuator. The alarm is activated when there is voltage in the
functional unit's medium voltage feeder and the lever is
inserted in the earthing switch shaft. A sound then indicates
that a short-circuit or zero voltage may occur in the network
if the operation is carried out.
Operation of the unit is assured within the same operating

range as the ekor.vpis unit associated with it[15].
Figure 6.1. ekor.sas unit
6.2. Safety locks
The switchgear is provided with safety locks, which ensure 2. The cubicles have a safety lock which prevents access
the following conditions: to the medium voltage cable compartment unless
the earthing switch is closed. In normal operation,
1. The switch-disconnector and the earthing switch this earthing switch cannot be opened if the cable
cannot both be in closed position at the same time. compartment cover is not in place.
Incompatible with use of ekor.ivds units

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General instructions Safety elements
6.2.1. Locking with a padlock
The cubicles are supplied with independent padlock

interlocking for both the switch-disconnector in closed
or open positions and for the earthing switch in closed or
open positions. Padlocks with ring diameters of between 8
and 11 mm can be used.
Figure 6.2. Locking detail in feeder functions by padlock
6.2.2. Locking with a lock
Both the switch-disconnector and the earthing switch

can have an optional locking safety device, which allows
operation to be locked in both open and closed positions.
Figure 6.3. Locking detail in feeder functions by locks
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Maintenance General instructions
7. Maintenance
For safety reasons, maintenance operations performed extreme conditions (dust, salt, pollution). It is advisable to
directly on the driving mechanism must be performed carry out at least one operation during the inspections.
WITHOUT any actuating levers inserted.
Components manufactured from galvanised sheet steel
The live parts of the main circuit and switching equipment have been painted to ensure their resistance to rust. Any
do not require inspection or maintenance, as they are scratches, dents or similar on them must be repaired to
completely insulated in SF6, and therefore free from any prevent rust.
influence from external environment.
Facilities which operate under severe climate
The operating mechanism for the cgm.3 system cubicles conditions, in excess of those defined as normal
driving devices does not require lubrication for correct service conditions (IEC 62271-1), must carry out the
operation throughout its estimated lifetime, according to regular preventive maintenance tasks required. Check
the service conditions specified in IEC 62271-1. with Ormazabal for the environmental conditions of
the installation.
These mechanisms must be inspected when used under
7.1. Voltage presence indicator test
To test the ekor.vpis or ekor.ivds voltage presence indicator,

connect it to a 230 Vac power supply. To do this, disconnect
the ekor.vpis or ekor.ivds device from cubicle, and, using
4 mm terminals, apply the voltage between the test point
for the phase to be checked and the earth test point.
No polarity is defined for 230 Vac voltage, so either the

phase or neutral conductor can be connected.
If a flashing signal is observed, the device is working

correctly. In order to properly test the ekor.vpis or
ekor.ivds, this check should be carried in the three phases.
Voltage presence indicator is not sufficient in itself to

ensure that the installation has been disconnected
from electricity supply. Before accessing the cable
compartments, it is necessary to confirm that the
feeder is connected to earth.
Figure 7.1. Connection mode ekor.vpis/ekor.ivds
The ekor.vpis or ekor.ivds voltage indicator can be replaced
if necessary. To do so, loosen to release the two screws
on the top right and bottom left of the indicator using a
medium size Philips screwdriver. The ekor.vpis or ekor.ivds
unit can then be disconnected from base without needing
to power down the feeder.
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General instructions Maintenance
7.2. Acoustic earthing prevention alarm test
To test that the ekor.sas acoustic alarm is working correctly,

connect the ekor.vpis at 230 Vac with 4 mm terminals, which
are placed in the indicator between the earth test point and
the test point for phase L1 . Maintain the auxiliary power
for 5 minutes, after which time the lever is inserted in the
earthing switch shaft in order to carry out the operation.
The alarm starts to sound and continues to sound for at
least 30 seconds. It will stop when the lever is removed.
The ekor.sas alarm can be replaced if necessary, since it

is joined to the associated units with two friction-fit PCB
connectors:
• One three-pin connector, polarised for the voltage

presence Indicator.
• One two-pin connector for the lever microswitch.
The procedure is as follows:
1. Remove the driving mechanism cover.

a. Unscrew the ekor.sas unit to extract it.
b. Undo both connectors and replace the current
unit; then connect it to the lever microswitch
(2-pin connector) and the voltage indicator
(polarised 3-pin connector).
Figure 7.2. Detail of ekor.sas device
2. ekor.sas connections.
Figure 7.3. Connection detail of ekor.sas device
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Maintenance General instructions
7.3. Specific maintenance for the cgm.3-v cubicle
The actuating mechanisms and other elements outside Maintenance should be carried out every 5 years or 2000
the gas tank may require preventive maintenance; the operating cycles, unless, based on the conditions of use, the
frequency of this maintenance depends on the existing user, together with Ormazabal, considers otherwise.
environmental conditions (harsh environments, dust,
extreme temperatures, etc.) and must be established in line The recommended preventive maintenance sequence
with the experience and responsibility of the installer. is described in Operations Manual MO-079 by
Ormazabal.
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General instructions Spares and accessories
8. Spares and accessories
Although the cubicles have been designed for a service life ordered, and the instructions given in the corresponding
in accordance with IEC 62271-200, certain components can documentation must be followed.
be replaced and installed for various reasons.
Certain spares and accessories must be installed in the
If any of the stated auxiliary components need to be cubicle by specialised personnel. Please check with
changed, the corresponding spare parts kit must be Ormazabal.
-rb/ -rc/
Driving mechanisms -l -p -s -s-pt -v -m -2lp -2lv
-rb-pt -r2c
B X - X X X - O - X X
BM O - O O O - O - O O
B2M O - - O O - - - O O
BR-A - X[1] - - - - - - X -
BR-AM O O - - - - - - O -
BR-A2M O O - - - - - - O -
AV - - - - O - - - - X
RAV - - - - O - - - - X
Circuit breaker motorisation - - - - O - - - - O
4 NC + 4 NC circuit-breaker - - - - O - - - - O
Group of auxiliary contacts 2 NO + 2 NC switch
1 NO + 1 NC earth connection O - O O - - - - O O
Opening coil - - - - O - - - - O
Opening coil + 1 NOC switch + micro-switch - O - - O - - - O O
Bistable + 1 NOC switch + micro-switch - O - - - - - - O -
-rb/- -rc/-
Protection, metering and control -l -p -s -s-pt -v -m -2lp -2lv
rb-pt r2c
ekor.sas X O - O O - O - O X
ekor.vpis X X O X X O X O X X
ekor.ivds[1] O O O O O O O O O O
ekor.rpg/ekor.rpa [3] - - - - O - - - - O
ekor.rpt / ekor.rpa [3] - O - - - - - - O -
ekor.spc O - - - - - - - O O
ekor.rci O - O O - - O - O O
ekor.rtk O O - - O - - - O O
-rb/- -rc/-
Enclosure -l -p -s -s-pt -v -m -2lp -2lv
rb-pt r2c
Metering transformers and medium voltage cables - - - - - X - - - -
access cover
Gas relief compartment X X X X X - X - X X
Cable compartment access cover X X[2] - - X - X X X X
Special cable compartment access cover O - - - - - O - O -
Medium voltage cable fixing bracket X X - - X X X X X X
Earth collector X X X X X X X X X X
-rb/- -rc/-
Interlocks and locks -l -p -s -s-pt -v -m -2lp -2lv
rb-pt r2c
Earth connection OPEN O O - O O - O - O O
Earth connection CLOSED O O - O O - O - O O
Switch OPEN O O O O O - - - O O
Circuit-breaker CLOSED O - O O - - - - O O
Earth connection CLOSED + OPEN O O - O O - O - O O
Continues on the next page
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Spares and accessories General instructions
Continuation
-rb/ -rc/
Others -l -p -s -s-pt -v -m -2lp -2lv
-rb-pt -r2c
Opening the access cover - - - - - O - O - -
Control box O O O O O O O - O -
Auxiliary profiles for fastening to the floor O O O O O O O O O O
Side incoming cable box O O O O O - O - O O
Medium-voltage connection bridges - - - - - X - - - -
Voltage transformer connection braids - - - - - X - - - -
Voltage transformers - - - - - O - - - -
Current transformers - - - - - O - - - -
Female bushing-bushlink bushing converter - - - - - - - O - -
Operating sequence plate X X X X X - X - X X
Name plate X X X X X X X X X X
O Optional equipment
X Basic equipment
- Not available
[1]
Components which can only be replaced by specially qualified Ormazabal personnel.
[2]
Cable compartment access cover and compartment.
[3]
In the case of self-powered protection units, the self-power sensors are supplied on their own, for assembly when installing the
cubicles in the medium voltage cables.
Table 8.1. Spares and accessories
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General instructions Environmental information
9. Environmental information
cgm.3 cubicles are defined as a pressure-sealed system, it being released into the atmosphere. Extracting and
according to IEC 62271-1, which contains hexafluoride handling of SF6 must be carried out by qualified personnel,
(SF6)[16]. using a sealed piercing system.
SF6 is included in the Kyoto Protocol list of greenhouse For the usage and handling of the SF6, the indications listed
gases. SF6 has a GWP (Global Warming Potential) of 22 200 in IEC 62271-303 must be followed.
units (TAR, IPCC 2001).
Management and treatment of the rest of materials must
At the end of the product's life, the SF6 contained in it be carried out in accordance with the country’s current
must be recovered for processing and recycling, to prevent legislation.
This information is given on a label on the equipment itself.

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Notas General instructions
Notes
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1. General description....................................................5 5.4.3. Opening operation from earthing position . . 39

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6.1. Acoustic earthing prevention alarm . . . . . . . . . 74

7.1. Voltage presence indicator test . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

8. Spares and accessories.............................................79

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Table 1.1. Unifunctional switchgear

1.2. Standards applied

Table 1.3. Standards applied

Further information at www.ormazabal.com.

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1.3. Main components

Figure 1.1. Main elements of cgm.3 cubicles

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1.3.1. Gas tank

Sealed compartment which houses the busbar and the

Each gas tank has a pressure relief device to facilitate gas

Thanks to the hermetically-sealed nature of the gas

1.3.2. Driving mechanisms compartment

B Tilting l, s, s-pt, rb-pt, v, 2lp, 2lv

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• Two symmetric terminals or symmetric terminal plus

Figure 1.3. Cable compartment

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1.3.4. Name plate

Every unit includes a name plate, with some of the following

Figure 1.4. Example of name plate

* In the event of incident, this number should be reported to Ormazabal.

Table 1.5. Name plate

The Ir, Ik, Ip and tk values on the nameplates of the

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1.4. Ratings table

Rated voltage [kV] 36 38.5 40.5

* Tests carried out with current 21 kA/52.5 kA

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1.5. Dimensions and weights

Figure 1.5. Dimensions cgm.3

1400 697 234 147

Table 1.7. Dimensions and weights

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1.6. Operating conditions

The specifications refer to the section "Normal service

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2. Handling and transport

Important: During transport, the switchgear must

2.1. Lifting means

1. Using a forklift truck or pallet truck[3].

Figure 2.1. Lifting a cgm.3 modular cubicle using a fork-lift truck.

2. Lifting using slings or chains fixed to the lifting brackets

Figure 2.2. Lifting a cgm.3 modular cubicle with chains.

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3. If it is not possible to use the aforementioned methods,

4. To handle sets of 5 functional cgm.3 units (consisting

The use of lifting beams is required for cubicle

Figure 2.4. Lifting a cgm.3 assembly with a forklift truck.

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Figure 3.1. Storage conditions

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4.1. Unpacking the equipment

4.2. Location of accessories during transport

A number of accessories are supplied with the cubicles,

Figure 4.1. Location of accessories in cgm.3-p cubicles