SUBSTATIONS

D.C. Switchgear Range

Type MBS
D.C. SWITCHGEAR RANGE / TYPE MBS

A domain of expertise

With a complete range of equipment and a leading expertise in

DC traction power substations, Sécheron SA is a world leader
and major partner for electrification of DC traction networks.
Covering all activities from calculation, network design and
engineering, up to the production of the DC Systems, Sécheron
SA can offer customers and partners tailor made solutions
based on a modular concept and standard products.

Our equipment is developed on world leading technology

and proven worldwide design and acceptance. In-house
technology covers all key devices applied in the DC Systems
(Rectifiers, DC HSCB, Disconnect Switches, Protection Relays,
Measuring Amplifiers, etc.).

HSCB D.C. Switchgear: Description

DC traction networks require safe power distribution and reliable control systems.

The MBS breaker panel is based on Sécheron traction DC protection experience

and contains proven technology components.

The DC switchgear serves as the control and protection equipment for the DC
power distribution.

The DC breaker panel type MBS is a modular concept cubicle which integrates
different functions and equipment in three compartments:
• Rear high voltage busbar compartment
• Protection and control system
• High speed circuit breaker

MBS Feeder Panel

Rear high voltage busbar compartment

The high voltage compartment is at the rear of the cubicle. It contains the main
busbar, cable connections and disconnector switches where applicable.

Protection and control system

The protection and control system is located at the front of the cubicle. This low
voltage compartment contains low voltage components and ensures the protection
through the SEPCOS, protection and control relay.

High speed circuit breaker trolley

The high speed circuit breaker (Sécheron UR series) is mounted on a removable
four-wheeled trolley which can be easily withdrawn from the cubicle. The trolley
also contains the current measuring and line test device equipment. The HSCB is
connected to the auxiliary circuits thanks to an unpluggable multiple connector and
the breaker is connected to the high-voltage busbars by power finger connectors.
All trolleys are exchangeable by one of the same type and are easy to manoeuvre.

Proven Sécheron components are applied for all major functions in the MBS
MBS Feeder Trolley cubicle.

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HSCB D.C. Switchgear: Characteristics

Symbol Unit
Cubicle type MBS 08
MBS 05
Rated service current INe [A] 2600 4000 4000 6000 8000
Rated voltage UNe [VDC] 900/1800 900/1800 3600 900/1800 900
Circuit breaker type UR26 UR36/40 UR40 UR45/60 UR80
Power frequency withstand voltage
Active part to earth (50 Hz, 1min) [kV] 5.5/9.2 5.5/9.2 18.5 5.5/9.2 5.5
Main busbar Ie <- up to 11 kA ->
Busbar rating: connection [A] 2500 4000 4000 6000 8000
Rated short-circuit current INss/ÎNss [kA]
TNc 100 ms (900V) 125/178 125/178 125/178 134/190
TNc 31.5 ms (1800V) 63/90 80/113 80/113
TNc 31.5 ms (3600V) 40/57
Protection degree (general/roof) <- IP30 / IP20 or IP42* ->
Ambient temperature range T [°C] <- -5 ... +40 ->
Typical weight [kg] 500 550 700 650 700
Dimensions (WxDxH) [mm] <- 500 or 800x1400x2200 ->

**IP42: option.

For further characteristic: refer to the data sheet for the individual circuit-breaker type.

Designed according to standard specifications EN50123 and IEC61992.

HSCB D.C. Switchgear: Composition

Unique feature:
Key components of the switchgear are designed and manufactured by Sécheron and are fully compatible.

Protection and Control Unit: Voltage Measuring

SEPCOS Amplifier: VM10/12

Touch Screen Interface:

SEPCOS DISPLAY
Disconnector:
SWS

High Speed Circuit Breaker: Current Measuring

UR26 to UR80 Amplifier: MIU10
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D.C. SWITCHGEAR RANGE / TYPE MBS

Safety features / functioning

The withdrawable high speed circuit breaker trolley has four positions:
• Service position
• Test position
• Disconnected position
• Removed position

When the trolley is in service position, the front high voltage door is locked
and it is not possible to access the trolley. When high voltage is applied to the
breaker, it must be open before the trolley can be moved from service to test
position. The trolley is moved from one position to another either manually by
an external handle or electrically via the SEPCOS touch screen display. In this
way, user’s security is ensured. Trolleys can be encoded to ensure that they
cannot be exchanged for a trolley of another type.

The MBS compartmented switchgear requires limited maintenance with easy

access to all parts. Active equipment is located on the trolley.

Advantages:
• Very compact with minimum depth.
• Possibility to install cubicles directly against a wall.
• Front access to all equipment.

Motorized trolley:
This new feature is an available option that allows the trolley to be disconnected
in remote mode, thus replacing the line isolating disconnecting switch.
Service and test positions

Main dimensions

500 or 800 1400

1. Circuit-breaker
1075
2. Withdrawable 325
100

breaker trolley
3. Low-voltage
compartment 3
(protection and
control circuits)
8
4. Main plugs (power
circuit)
10
5. Shunt (current)
1400
6. Current measuring 7
amplifier
7. Voltage measuring 11
amplifier
2200

8. High voltage
12
compartment 1 4
1430 (1605*)

9. Output cable
10. Bypass busbar
2
(option) 5
13
11. Disconnector
(option) 9
12. Main busbar 6
13. Motor (option)

* For 3600 VDC cubicle.

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Disconnecting D.C. Switchgear: Description

Disconnector cubicles are applied for incoming DS, negative DS or coupling DS.
The system contains two compartments:
• High voltage compartment
• Low-voltage compartment

Each compartment has a separate front door and can be mounted against the wall.
Cable connection is possible from the bottom or top.
Disconnectors are rated 2000A, 4000A, 6300A and 8000A.

Incoming DS Cubicle:
Incoming DS cubicles isolate the positive high voltage output transformer/rectifier
group from the feeder DC distribution bus.
Disconnectors may have single or double poles. Double poles are used to
disconnect the positive and the negative pole simultaneously. Operation may be
motorized or manual. There are four different sizes: 500mm, 800mm, 1200mm or
1600mm. Incoming DS cubicles may contain up to 4 disconnectors.

Negative DS Cubicle:
Negative DS cubicles isolate the negative pole of the rectifier groups from the return
current of the network (rail). Operation may be motorized or manual. There are four
different sizes: 500mm, 800mm, 1200mm or 1600mm. Negative DS cubicles may
contain up to 4 disconnectors.

Coupling DS Cubicle:
Coupling DS cubicles subdivide the DC switchboard into separate busbar sections.
Disconnecting Switch cubicle
Operation may be motorized or manual, size is 500mm.

Below are the different configurations according to the cubicle dimensions and types:

Incoming DS panel Negative DS panel Coupling DS panel

20

40
20

40

60

20

40

60

20

40

60
00

00
00

00

00

00

00

00

00

00

00
A

A
A

A
-2

-2
-1

-1

-1

-1

-1

-1

-1

-1

-1
po

po
po

po

po

po

po

po

po

po

po
le

le
le

le

le

le

le

le

le

le

le
s

500
2200

1 1 1 1 1 N.A. N.A. N.A. 1 1 1

50
0
00
14

Disconnecting Switch SWS

800
2200

2 2 2 1 1 2 2 2 1 1 1

80
0
00
14

1200/1600
2200

4 4 4 1 1 4 4 4 1 1 1

12 00
00 14

Disconnector cubicle Configurations Disconnecting Switch SWS

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Protection Relay

SEPCOS is a protection and control unit that is applied to the outgoing feeder
or the incoming HSCB cubicles in the DC traction substation.

Main features:
• Modular PLC concept, PLC programming, IEC61131 normalized
programming.
• Fully approved in railway substation environment EN50255-22.
• High noise immunity thanks to sampling rate at 40 microseconds and 16
bits A-D converter.

Protection functions:
• All typical protection functions (e.g. Function DDL +/-, Imax +/-, etc.).

Control functions:
• HSCB ON / OFF control with electric or magnetic holding.
• Intertripping, automatic reclosing, anti-pumping, line test function.
• External synchronization of the PLC, measurement supervisor control.

Open to all customer Network and protocols:

• TCP/IP: MODBUS-TCP
• Specific TCP/IP based power distribution protocols:
- IEC60870-5-104
- DNP3
- IEC61850
• Fieldbus: MODBUS-RTU, Profibus DP
SEPCOS in a low-voltage compartment

The SEPCOS may be controlled and parametrized

through a user friendly 7” color touch screen display which All functions are available through a web server (S-Web),
is located on the front door of the cubicle. including visualization of trends.

Products and Services

Sécheron provides complete DC substations systems including:

• Transformer-rectifier group
• Inverter group for energy recovery
• Energy storage systems
• DC switchgear including:
- DC HSCB cubicles
- Disconnector cubicles
- Contactor cubicles
• Voltage limiting devices
• Protection and control systems
• Human Machine Interfaces

Sécheron also provides services in order to support customers in network design and installation of our systems:
• DC System Engineering
• Dynamic simulation of complete networks
• Short-circuit, earthing circuit and harmonic calculation
• Supervision of installation and commissioning
• In line and field testing
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MBS line up

Complete DC switchgear can be provided in line with MBS cubicles as shown below.

HSCB Cubicles: Applications

1. Line feeder MAIN BUSBAR MAIN BUSBAR MAIN BUSBAR

2. Line feeder with

isolating switch
E/M SEPCOS E/M SEPCOS E/M SEPCOS
3. Line feeder with I> I> I>
earthing switch
Line Test

Line Test

Line Test

I I I

4. Rectifier breaker MIU10 MIU10 MIU10

5. Line feeder with U U U

bypass VM10 VM10 VM10
M

6. Line feeder with

bypass and 1 2 3
isolating switch

MAIN BUSBAR MAIN BUSBAR MAIN BUSBAR

BY-PASS BUSBAR BY-PASS BUSBAR

E/M SEPCOS E/M SEPCOS E/M SEPCOS

I> I> I>

Line Test

Line Test

I I I

MIU10 MIU10 MIU10

M M
U U

VM10 VM10
M

4 5 6

Installation of lightning arrester for outgoing feeder is available upon request.

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 Standards

According to standards:
• IEC61992-2:2006
• EN50123-2:2003
• IEC60980 (Seismic tests)
Approved type test reports available.

Main features related to MBS05 breaker panel Main features related to MBS08 breaker panel

Rated voltage (UNe) 900 VDC Rated voltage (UNe) 900 VDC
Rated service current (INe) 4000 A Rated service current (INe) 8000 A
Rated making & breaking capacity (ÎNss/INss) 177/125 kA Rated making & breaking capacity (ÎNss/INss) 190/134 kA
Rated track time constant (TNc) 100 ms Rated track time constant (TNc) 100 ms
Duty classes f, e, d Duty classes f, e, d

Rated voltage (UNe) 1800 VDC Rated voltage (UNe) 3600 VDC
Rated service current (INe) 4000 A Rated service current (INe) 4000 A
Rated making & breaking capacity (ÎNss/INss) 113/80 kA Rated making & breaking capacity (ÎNss/INss) 57/40 kA
Rated track time constant (TNc) 31.5 ms Rated track time constant (TNc) 31.5 ms
Duty classes f, e, d Duty classes f, e, d

900 VDC / 4000 A 3600 VDC / 4000 A

Internal Arc Test

Main features related to MBS05 breaker panel

Rated voltage (UNe) 900 VDC

Rated insulation voltage (UNm) 1800 V
Prospective current under arcing conditions (Îp arc/Ip arc) 71/50 kA
Permissible arc duration (tarc) 250 ms
Degree of protection IP20
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