Railway Applications

MV/HV Equipment
for railway networks
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Exceptional quality service

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sets us apart
Railway Applications Contents

Introduction 5

Field of Application 7

Product Range 8

AC Electrification 9

DC Electrification 30

Example of an AVE High

Speed Train type Traction 38
Substation

Special solutions 40

Services 45

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Over 65 years improving our

customers' quality of life with
simple, reliable and flexible

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solutions

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Introduction About us

Our company specialises in designing and manufacturing Medium and High Voltage
electrical equipment for the following sectors: Railways, Infrastructure, Renewable
Energy, Electricity Companies and Large Industry in general.

MESA was founded in Mungia (Spain) in 1947 as a response to the growing energy
demand at the time. MESA has been working closely with the main electricity
companies in Spain ever since it started up, seeking out innovative products for the
electricity market. As part of this constant search for innovation and design, MESA
opened the first High Voltage laboratory in Spain in 1979. The first developments
in GIS switchgear began here, in addition to our expansion into other new sectors
such as railways, high speed trains and renewable energy.

We are currently a strategic supplier for 55 kV High Speed substations and a

benchmark for the main metro systems in Spain.

MESA is undergoing major international expansion in preparation for future

challenges: Smart Grids, Power Houses, Offshore and other renewable energy
sources, and high speed travel on the international market.

A long history of R&D&i

Here at MESA we believe that only by being at the vanguard of
technology we can offer our customers the most innovative and smart
Flexible products
solutions that respond to the challenges faced on every project. that are optimised
R&D&i has been part of MESA's DNA since it began, and this has led to for customer
us being leaders in our home market by setting the pace for designing
Medium and High Voltage equipment that others have later followed. requirements
We have travelled a long road alongside the main electricity companies
and players in the electricity sector, seeking out solutions that best suit
their requirements.
Offering innovative
The high voltage laboratory at the R&D&i department has allowed
us to perform the electrical, mechanical and climate tests needed to
solutions since
guarantee the quality and reliability that our customers expect from the 1947
equipment we design.

Quality In-house
At MESA we are convinced that only maximum quality in the
manufacturing of our equipment can ensure its high reliability. HV lab
MESA introduced its quality policy over 30 years ago, creating the
company's first quality manual, and since then it has been continually
developed and updated to achieve total quality. The MESA quality
management system is certified in accordance with the ISO 9000 365/24/7
standard and we continue to work every day to improve constantly
every process, from designing the equipment we manufacture to our after-sales service
after-sales service, to ensure maximum customer satisfaction.

The Environment
All our products have been designed with the environment in mind: the 10% of staff
materials used are identified and can be easily separated for recycling.
working on R&D&i
MESA's environmental management system is certified in accordance
with the requirements set out in the ISO 14001 standard.

Excellent
training
programmes

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Field of Application

Spain is an undisputed global benchmark in the railways sector. It has been strongly
committed to the sector since 1960 and it has promoted exports from Spanish companies
around the world. The high level of dynamism and technological progress mean that
today it has the second largest high speed railway network after China. Spain has over
3,000 km in service, surpassing countries with a long tradition in this technology such as
Japan or France.

MESA is a top-flight company in the domestic railways sector and has extensive
experience working alongside the main players in the railways sector. It has made a major
commitment to it, spending 10% of turnover on R&D.

MESA's product line is at the vanguard in the following fields:

>> AC Electrification - High Speed and Long Distance

Trains.

>> DC Electrification - Metros, suburban trains and

trams.

Strategic supplier for ADIF

55 kV substations

Experience and References

In over 100 countries since 1947
Railway Networks

National
>> ADIF
>> RENFE
>> Benchmark supplier for Barcelona Metro, Bilbao Metro, FGC, Malaga Metro and
others.

International
>> Haramain High Speed Line (Saudi Arabia)
>> Eurotunnel, one of the largest infrastructures in the world, linking Great Britain
and France
>> Mexico City suburban trains
>> Santiago Metro (Chile)
>> Athens Metro / Piraeus-Athens-Thessaloniki (Greece) railway electrification
>> Oran Tramway (Algeria)
>> Central railway system Caracas-Tuy Medio / Mérida Tramway (Venezuela)
>> Tianjin-Shenyang electrification (China)
>> Marmaray railway electrification (Turkey)

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Product Range

MESA offers a wide range of products for railway electrification, including equipment for
substations and catenaries. Here at MESA we offer project delivery and turnkey solutions
to provide all customers with a maximum return on their investment in terms of reliability
and technical and financial efficiency.

We can adapt our solutions to the requirements of all our customers and we offer the
highest quality and the very best in after sales service.

AC Electrification
High Speed and Long Distance
Equipment for traction substations
The connection of electrification sections to the grid is carried out in traction
substations
>> Single-phase and two-phase GIS switchgear
>> HV disconnectors up to 420 kV
>> 2 x 27.5kV feeder gantry disconnectors

Equipment for catenary

>> Catenary disconnectors, 1 x 27.5 kV - 2 x 27.5 kV with electrical operation

Equipment for auxiliary services

Essential for attaining safe, reliable operation since they enable supply quality and
continuity to be guaranteed, supplementing primary services.
>> 1 x 27.5 kV single-phase GIS switchgear
>> Primary and secondary distribution three-phase GIS switchgear

DC Electrification
Metros, suburban trains and tramways
Equipment for rectifier substations
>> Primary distribution three-phase GIS switchgear up to 52 kV
>> HV disconnectors up to 420 kV
>> Disconnectors for feeder gantry up to 17kV

Equipment for catenary

>> Direct current catenary disconnectors up to 3.6 kV with electrical operation

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AC Electrification

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AC Electrification
High Speed and Long Distance

Equipment for traction Equipment for catenary Equipment for auxiliary services
substations >> Catenary disconnectors, 1 x 27.5 kV Essential for attaining safe, reliable operation
- 2 x 27.5 kV with electrical operation since they enable supply quality and continuity
The connection of electrification sections to
the grid is carried out in traction substations to be guaranteed, supplementing primary
services.
>> Single-phase and two-phase GIS
switchgear >> Systems depending on the traction
substation
>> HV disconnectors up to 420 kV
• 1 x 27.5 kV single-phase GIS
>> 2 x 27.5 kV feeder gantry disconnectors
switchgear
>> Systems independent from the
traction substation
• Primary and secondary distribution
three-phase GIS switchgear

Disconnectors for the

overhead catenary

Single-phase GIS
switchgear 27.5kV
CBGS-0

Disconnectors for
Feeder Gantry 55kV

Operating
mechanisms

HV disconnectors
up to 420 kV

Two-phase GIS switchgear 55kV

CBGS-2

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 AC Electrification Electrification layouts 2 x 27.5 kV
High Speed and Long Distance

L1 L2 L3
Intermediate Final
TRACTION
autotransformer autotransformer
SUBSTATION
substation substation

Intermediate TS Intermediate TS Final TS

NEGATIVE FEEDER
CATENARY

RAIL

HV disconnectors

2 X 27.5 kV MV switchgear

55 kV feeder gantry disconnectors

Disconnectors for the overhead catenary

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 AC Electrification Electrification layouts 1 x 27.5 kV
High Speed and Long Distance

L1 L2 L3

TRACTION TRACTION
SUBSTATION SUBSTATION

CATENARY

RAIL

HV disconnectors

1 X 27.5 kV MV switchgear

55 kV feeder gantry disconnectors

Disconnectors for the overhead catenary

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AC Electrification 2 x 27.5 kV and 1 x 27.5 kV MV traction substation
High Speed and Long Distance

TRANSFORMER
1 PROTECTION

27.5 KV
SWITCHGEAR
A.S.
lcd = 25 kA / 1 s
ldin = 63 kA

CATENARY CATENARY
FEEDER FEEDER
1.1 1.2

AST

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 AC Electrification 2 x 27.5 kV and 1 x 27.5 kV MV traction substation
High Speed and Long Distance

55 KV SWITCHGEAR BUILDING

TRANSFORMER
2 PROTECTION

55 KV
SWITCHGEAR 27.5 KV
SF6 INSULATION SWITCHGEAR
A.S.
lcd = 25 kA / 1 s
ldin = 63 kA

BUSTIE AND METERING

EXTENSION UNIT
1 AND 2

CATENARY CATENARY
FEEDER FEEDER
2.1 2.2

AST

FEEDER GANTRY

CATENARY

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AC Electrification Final autotransformer substation
High Speed and Long Distance

AUTOTRANSFORMER 1
PROTECTION

27.5 KV
SWITCHGEAR
A.S.
lcd = 25 kA / 1 s
ldin = 63 kA

1400
ANC. SER.

CBGS - IEC 62271-200

REF. Nº
Ur kV Ir A SF6 kg
Up kV Ik/tk kA/s &
Ud kV pre MPa
fr Hz pme MPa

Made in Spain Manufacturas Eléctricas, S.A.

2350

PARA EXTRAER LA LLAVE GIRAR ENCLAVADO

A LA POSICION DESENCLAVADO
REPONER LA LLAVE EN POSICION
ENCLAVADO PARA PONER EN SERVICIO

DESENCLAVADO ENCLAVADO
DESENCLAVADO

ACCESO A FUSIBLES Y CONECTORES

CATENARY CATENARY
FEEDER FEEDER
1.1 1.2

AST
50

600 1261

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 AC Electrification Final autotransformer substation
High Speed and Long Distance

55 KV SWITCHGEAR BUILDING

AUTOTRANSFORMER
2 PROTECTION

55 KV
SWITCHGEAR 27.5 KV
SF6 INSULATION SWITCHGEAR
A.S.
lcd = 25 kA / 1 s
ldin = 63 kA

BUSTIE & METERING

EXTENSION UNIT
1 AND 2

CATENARY CATENARY
FEEDER FEEDER
2.1 2.2

AST

FEEDER GANTRY

CATENARY

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AC Electrification Intermediate autotransformer substation
High Speed and Long Distance

AUTOTRANSFORMER 1
PROTECTION

27.5 KV
SWITCHGEAR
A.S.
lcd = 25 kA / 1 s
ldin = 63 kA

CATENARY
FEEDER
1

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AC Electrification Intermediate autotransformer substation
High Speed and Long Distance

55 KV SWITCHGEAR BUILDING

AUTOTRANSFORMER 2
PROTECTION

27.5 KV
SWITCHGEAR
A.S.
lcd = 25 kA / 1 s
ldin = 63 kA

CATENARY
FEEDER
2

FEEDER GANTRY

CATENARY

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AC Electrification Equipment for traction substation
High Speed and Long Distance

Traction substations provide power to the 25 kV overhead contact line system,

as well as the other auxiliary services at different voltages.

Single-phase and two-phase GIS switchgear

The medium voltage switchgear is located in the traction substation control building.
MESA switchgears are CBGS type.

2 x 27.5 kV maximum service voltage two-phase switchgears are used, with SF6
insulation for control and protection of the power transformers, as well as protection for
the catenary and feeder gantry.

Two-phase switchgear Single-phase switchgear

2 x 27.5 1 x 27.5

CBGS-2 CBGS-0

Rated voltage (kV) 1x27.5 / 2x27.5 1x27.5

Power frequency insulation level (kV rms) 105 70

BIL (lightning-type surge) (kV peak) 250 170

3 s short time withstand current (kA) 25 25/31.5

Short circuit withstand capacity (kA) 63 63/80

Internal arc withstand current IAC AFL-AFLR (kA/1s) 25 25/31.5

Rated busbar current (A) …2000 …2500

Line rated current (A) …2000 …2000

SF6 relative gas pressure, 20ºC (bar) 0.4 0.3

Dimensions (height x width x depth) (mm) 2500x820x1620 2350x600x1250

MV protection degree IP65 IP65

LV protection degree IP3X-IP41 IP3X-IP41

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AC Electrification Equipment for traction substation
High Speed and Long Distance

HV disconnectors up to 420 kV
MESA has wide experience with high voltage, having set up its High Voltage power
laboratory in 1979 – the very first of its kind in Spain.

MESA is fully committed to quality, new technology and the environment. MESA is
currently the leading company in the domestic market and its disconnectors are used in
over 100 countries.
> Over 105,000 disconnectors installed around the world.
> In-house design, laboratory and R&D.
> Over 40 years in the marketplace.
> No.1 in the domestic market.
SGC 245kV > References in over 100 countries.

Side break Central break Double break Earthing switch Pantograph

kV A

≤ 36 ≤ 2750 (1)

52 ≤ 2750 (2)

72.5 ≤ 2750 (2)

123 ≤ 2750 (2)

145 ≤ 2750 (2)

170 ≤ 2750 (2) (3)

245 ≤ 2750 (2) (3)

420 ≤ 4000 (3)

(1) We can offer up to 1250A.

(2) We can offer up to 3150A for centre break disconnectors between 52kV and 245kV.
(3) We can offer up to 4000A.

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AC Electrification Equipment for traction substation
High Speed and Long Distance

2 x 27.5 feeder gantry disconnectors

>> Designed especially for High Speed Systems.
>> Fast opening.
>> 55 kV, 250 kV BIL.
>> High reliability, service continuity and robustness.
>> All high speed sections in Spain are equipped with our disconnectors.

Rated voltage Rated current A / Short time withstand BIL

current kA
kV Up to kV
2 x 27.5 2000/31.5 250
SG52
Reference Weight Rated Rated Test voltage Short time Peak Earthing
voltage current withstand withstand
Earthed and between Across isolating current current
Ir poles distance (rms value)
lp
Power Impulse Power Impulse lk
frequency (BIL) frequency
wet wet

kg kV A kV kV kV kV kA kA

SG-52/1600 230 52 1600 95 250 110 290 40 100 -

SG-52/2000 240 52 2000 95 250 110 290 40 100 -

SG-52/2750 250 52 2750 95 250 110 290 40 100 -

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AC Electrification Equipment for catenary
High Speed and Long Distance

Catenary disconnectors 1 x 27.5 kV - 2 x 27.5  kV

electrically operated designed to include Schneider
Electric control board and isolated power system
Main advantages:
>> Vertical opening disconnectors
>> Specially designed for catenaries.
>> Self-cleaning high-pressure contacts.
>> Conducting elements in nickel-plated electrolytic copper.
>> Polymeric insulator up to 1500 mm creepage distance.
>> Operation via electrical or manual control.
>> Available with isolated power system.

RB-25/2000 Disconnector

RB-25/2000 1-pole 27.5 kV / 2500 A

RBT-25/2000 1-pole 27.5 kV / 2500 A with earthing

RB2-25/2000 2-pole 27.5 kV / 2500 A

Reference Weight Rated Rated Test voltage Short time Peak Earthing
voltage current withstand withstand
Earthed and between Across isolating current current
Ir poles distance (rms value)
lp
Power Impulse Power Impulse lk
frequency (BIL) frequency
wet wet

kg kV A kV kV kV kV kA kA

RB-25/2000 34 27.5 2500 95 200 110 220 40 100 -

RBT-25/2000 35 27.5 2500 95 200 110 220 40 100 �

RB2-25/2000 69 27.5 2500 95 200 110 220 40 100 -

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AC Electrification Equipment for catenary
High Speed and Long Distance

Catenary disconnectors 1 x 27.5 kV - 2 x 27.5 kV

electrically operated designed to include Schneider
Electric control board and isolated power system
Feeder gantry disconnectors for high speed catenary
Main advantages:
> Vertical opening disconnectors.
> Designed for high speed catenary and traction substations.
> Conducting elements in nickel-plated electrolytic copper.
> Hot-dipped galvanized metal pieces as per ISO 1461.
> Insulator manufactured in brown porcelain, sized as per IEC 60273 and leakage
as per levels set in IEC-60815.
SER 1 36 /2500 > Operation via electrical or manual control.
> 200BIL.

Disconnector

SER1-36/2500 1-pole 36 kV / 2500 A

SER 2-36/2500 2-pole 36 kV / 2500 A

Reference Weight Rated Rated Test voltage Short time Peak Earthing
voltage current withstand withstand
Earthed and between Across isolating current current
Ir poles distance (rms value)
lp
Power Impulse Power Impulse lk
frequency (BIL) frequency
wet wet

kg kV A kV kV kV kV kA kA

SER1 36/2500 50 36 2500 95 200 110 220 31.5 80 -

SER2-36/2500 65 36 2500 95 200 110 220 31.5 80 -

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AC Electrification Equipment for catenary
High Speed and Long Distance

Electrical operation
The AE35N/AE35NC contains the necessary electrical switchgear to carry out
disconnector opening and closing operations and receive their signals.
>> Mechanical endurance 10,000 operations.
>> IP54 protection rating as per IEC 144.
>> Internal and external interlocking.
>> Local, remote or manual control possible.
>> Prepared to house different remote control boards (to house Schneider Electric
remote control boards).
>> Simple robust build.
>> Galvanized sheet metal housing finished in polyester paint applied
electrostatically.
>> Manual and electric interlocking possible.
>> 8-contact block for operation signalling.
AE 35NC

Type Electric

AE 25NC AE 35N
Motor voltage VAC or VDC
220 110

Turning direction OPEN Anti-clockwise

CLOSE Clockwise

Operation Irreversible

Operation time s 8.5

Rated torque kg m 60

Turning angle 90º

Approximate weight kg 50

No. of consecutive operations 1h 10 / 15 min

Mechanical endurance operations 10,000

Motor power consumption

Peak A 6 8
Nominal A 6 8

Contactor power consumption

Peak AC VA 40
Peak DC W 62
Nominal AC VA 8
Nominal DC W 8

Heating resistance power consumption W 12

Auxiliary contacts normal 8NO+8NOC

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Maximum
service
continuity

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AC Electrification Equipment for auxiliary services
High Speed and Long Distance

Systems depending on the traction substation

1 x 27.5 kV single-phase GIS switchgear
The auxiliary services distribute the necessary energy to the control gear and equipment
installed in the substation.

CBGS-0 unit

Single-phase unit Three-phase unit

Rated voltage (kV) 1x27.5 24/36

Power frequency insulation level (kV rms) 70 50/70

BIL (lightning-type surge) (kV peak) 170 125/170

3 s short time withstand current (kA) 25 25/31.5

Short circuit making capacity (kA) 63 63/80

Rated busbar current (A) 1250 ...2000

Branching rated current (A) 1250 630/1250/1600/2000

SF6 relative gas pressure, 20ºC (bar) 0.3 0.3

Dimensions (height x width x depth) (mm) 2350x600x1250 2350X600X1250

MV protection degree IP65 IP65

LV protection degree IP3X-IP41 IP3X-IP41

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AC Electrification Equipment for auxiliary services
High Speed and Long Distance

Systems independent from the traction substation

Primary and secondary distribution three-phase GIS
switchgear

Secondary switchgear
CAS-24 kV CAS-36 kV

Rated voltage 24 kV 36 kV

Short time withstand test voltage (1 min) at 50 Hz 50 kV rms 70 kV rms

Rated lightning impulse withstand voltage (1.2/50 μs) 125 kV peak 170 kV peak

Busbar rated current 400 A 400 A / 630 A

Line rated current 400 A 400 A / 630 A

Rated current protection-out (P) 200 A (1) 200 A (1)

Admissible short time withstand current (1 s rms value) 16 kA rated 16/20 kA rated

LV protection degree IP3X

MV protection degree IP65

General degree of protection against impacts IK-08

The CAS units are compact units with integral SF6 insulation for auxiliary services
up to 36 kV.

Main advantages:
>> Very small size
>> Wide range of functions
>> Maintenance-free (SF6 insulation).
>> High service availability.
>> Not sensitive to environmental conditions.
>> High remote control and remote signalling flexibility.
>> High operation safety (internal arc test)
>> CAS units comply with current legislation on MV switchgear.

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DC Electrification

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DC Electrification
Metros, suburban trains and tramways

The products that MESA designs for railways in direct current are:

Equipment for rectifier substations

>> Primary distribution three-phase GIS switchgear up to 52 kV
>> HV disconnectors up to 420 kV
>> Feeder gantry disconnectors up to 36 kV

Equipment for catenary

>> Direct current catenary disconnectors up to 7 kV with electrical operation
designed to include Schneider Electric smart panel and isolated
power system

Over 25,000 CBGS units

installed around the world

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DC Electrification Equipment for rectifier substations
Metros, suburban trains
and tramways

Primary three-phase GIS switchgear up to 52 kV

DVCAS CBGS-0 CBGS-1 CBGS-2

Busbar system Single Single Single/Double Single/Double

Phase system Three-phase Three-phase Three-phase Three-phase

Dimensions
(mm) 1800x567x721 2350x600x1250 2400x600x1450 2500x820x1620
(height, width, depth)

Rated voltage (kV) 24/36 24/36 24/36 52

Insulation level (kV)

At power frequency, 50 Hz (kV rms) 50/70 50/70 50/70 95

Lightning-type surge (kV peak) 125/170 125/170 125/170 250

Rated current (A)

Busbar …630 …2000 …2500 …2000

Line …630 630/1,250/1,600/2,000 630/1,250/1,600/2,000 630/1,250/1,600/2,000

Rated breaking current (kA) 20/25 25/31.5 25/31.5 25

Short circuit making capacity (kA peak) 50/63 63/80 63/80 63

Rated short time withstand

(kA/s) 20/3/-25/1 25/3/-31.5/3 25/3/-31.5/3 Max. 25/3
current

Internal arc withstand

(kA/1s) 20 25/31.5 25/31.5 25
IAC AFL/AFLR

Relative rated gas pressure SF6

(bar) 0.3 0.3 0.3 0.3
at 20ºC

Degree of protection

HV cubicle IP65 IP65 IP65 IP65

LV cubicle IP3X IP3x-IP41 IP3x-IP41 IP3x-IP41

CBGS-type GIS switchgear up to 52 kV

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DC Electrification Equipment for rectifier substations
Metros, suburban trains
and tramways

HV disconnectors up to 420 kV
MESA has wide experience with high voltage, having set up its High Voltage power
laboratory in 1979 – the very first of its kind in Spain.

MESA is fully committed to quality, new technology and the environment. MESA is
currently the leading company in its home market and its disconnectors are used in over
100 countries.
>> Over 105,000 disconnectors are installed around the world.
>> In-house design, laboratory and R&D.
>> Over 40 years in the marketplace.
>> No.1 in its home market.
>> References in over 100 countries.

Side break Central break Double break Earthing switch Pantograph

SG3CT 245kV

kV A

≤ 36 ≤ 2750 (1)

52 ≤ 2750 (2)

72.5 ≤ 2750 (2)

123 ≤ 2750 (2)

145 ≤ 2750 (2)

170 ≤ 2750 (2) (3)

245 ≤ 2750 (2) (3)

420 ≤ 4000 (3)

(1) We can offer up to 1250A.

(2) We can offer up to 3150A for centre break disconnectors between 52kV and 245kV.
(3) We can offer up to 4000A.

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DC Electrification Equipment for rectifier substations
Metros, suburban trains
and tramways

Feeder gantry disconnectors up to 17 kV

Main features:
> Vertical opening disconnectors that open and close circuit without load.
> Designed for traction substations.
> Conducting elements in nickel-plated electrolyte.
> Hot-dipped galvanized metal pieces as per ISO 1461.
> Insulators manufactured in brown porcelain, sized as per IEC 60273 and
creepage distance as per levels set in IEC-60815.
> Operation via electrical or manual control.

Voltage up to 17 kV
SER1- 17/3150 Disconnector

SER1-17/3150 17.5 kV / 3150 A

Reference Weight Rated Rated Test voltage Short time Peak Earthing
voltage current withstand withstand
Earthed and between Across isolating current current
Ir poles distance (rms value)
lp
Power Impulse Power Impulse lk
frequency (BIL) frequency
wet wet

kg kV A kV kV kV kV kA kA

SER-1 17/3150 45 17.5 3150 38 95 45 110 31.5 80 -

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DC Electrification Equipment for catenary
Metros, suburban trains
and tramways

Direct current catenary disconnectors up to 7 kV

Voltage up to 3.6 kV
Disconnector

RB-7/2000 3.6 kV / 2500 A

3.6 kV / 2500 A
RBT-7/2000
with earthing

Voltage up to 7 kV
Disconnector

RC-7 /2000 7 kV / 2000 A

RCT-7/1000 7 kV / 1000 A with earthing

RCT-7/1000 D.P. 7 kV / 1000 A with earthing and double clamp

RB-7/2000
Main features:
>> Vertical opening disconnectors that open and close circuit without load.
>> Specially designed for catenaries and traction substations for railways, metros
and tramways.
>> Self-cleaning high-pressure contacts.
>> Live parts in nickel-plated electrolytic copper.
>> Insulators manufactured in brown porcelain, sized as per IEC 60273 and
creepage distance as per levels set in IEC-60815.
>> Hot-dipped galvanized metal pieces as per ISO 1461.
>> Operation via electrical or manual control.

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DC Electrification Equipment for catenaries
Metros, suburban trains
and tramways

Electrical operation
The AE35NC contains the necessary electrical switchgear to carry out disconnector
opening and closing operations and receive their signals.
>> Mechanical endurance 10,000 operations.
>> IP54 protection rating as per IEC 144.
>> Internal and external interlocking.
>> Local, remote or manual control possible.
>> Prepared to house different remote control boards.
>> Simple robust build.
>> Galvanized sheet metal housing finished in polyester paint applied
electrostatically.
>> Manual and electric interlocking possible.
>> 8-contact block for operation signalling.

AE 35NC

Type Electric

Motor voltage VAC or VDC 220 110

Turning direction OPEN Anti-clockwise

CLOSE Clockwise

Operation Irreversible

Operation time s 8.5

Rated torque kg m 60

Turning angle 90º

Approximate weight kg 50

No. of consecutive operations 1h 10 / 15 min

Mechanical endurance operations 10,000

Motor power consumption

Peak A 6 8
Nominal A 6 8

Contactor power consumption

Peak AC VA 40
Peak DC W 62
Nominal AC VA 8
Nominal DC W 8

Heating resistance power consumption W 12

Auxiliary contacts normal 8NO+8NOC

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Railway Applications Xxxx

We supply equipment with

maximum safety

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and durability

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Railway Applications Xxxx

Example of an AVE High

Speed Train type Traction
Substation

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Example of an AVE High Speed Train type Traction Substation

AUXILIARY AUXILIARY
INCOMING INCOMING
SERVICES SERVICES

The catenary and feeder gantries are connected to the 55 kV substation by mean of
cable rising to the gantry and connects to the traction system conductors through the
disconnectors.

The medium voltage units are located in the traction substation control building in the
medium switchgear room.

Two-phase switchgear with a maximum service voltage of 55 kV between phases is

normally used with SF6 insulation for controlling and protecting the power transformers,
as well as protecting the catenary.

36 kV single-phase switchgear is used to protect the auxiliary service transformers.

Auxiliary services

Traction Substation, 55 kV Equipment

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Special solutions

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Special solutions Isolated power system

MESA offers the option of fully isolated power separated from the electricity grid.

The electrical operation controlling the disconnector can be powered by photovoltaic

cells. There is also the possibility of external auxiliary power meaning supply is always
guaranteed.

>> Investment optimisation

Reducing installation and maintenance costs
Considerably reducing electric cabling

>> Sustainability
Unlimited power source
Lower environmental impact

>> Back-up power supply

Equipment redundancy is possible (2 chargers x 2 operating mechanisms)

>> Service continuity

Separate main and control circuits
Fewer faults and lesser consequences
Lesser consequences in the event of robbery or vandalism

>> Performance benefits

Reduced installation and maintenance time
Easier and simpler planning

Towards a clean, sustainable future

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Designs that cut costs
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Special solutions Modular substations

MESA offers a modular option for traction substations assembled in the factory and
ready-to-use. The modular substation is adapted to customer requirements to offer
flexible solutions and versatile configurations.

The modular substation contains all integrated protection and control equipment; single-
and two-phase LV switchgear up to 55 kV; equipment for auxiliary services; transformers;
LV control, communication and protection assemblies; uninterruptible power supplies
(UPS), as well as lighting, fire detection and extinction systems, and entry control systems.

All equipment is designed, integrated and assembled in the factory to reduce final total
costs of the investment and increase substation reliability. In turn, all equipment is subject
to factory testing for high quality and reliability. The implementation and commissioning
is more efficient, safer and quicker.

MESA modular substations are exclusively designed and assembled by MESA meaning
customers only need to deal with one supplier for the project. The MESA modular
substation is a tailored solution with turnkey delivery to the end user.

Substation maintenance is simple and the service life is 30 years.

>> Investment optimisation

Lower engineering costs
Lower management costs
Lower time costs (Plug & Play)
Between 30% and 60% less space

>> Safety and Reliability

Personal and property safety
Strengthened substations
Resistant to adverse environmental conditions
In compliance with international and domestic standards
Easy-to-transport by road and sea.

An innovative offer

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Modular substation:
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optimal cost

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Services

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Training
The coming years will witness incredible technological progress. A huge commitment is
being made to innovation and development in the railways sector - a sector that requires
the latest technology and available advances to develop. This means training is one of
the key pillars in this constant effort to adapt to change.

Here at MESA we are convinced that the better the knowledge a professional has about

+2,200 the electrical switchgear s/he manages, the more s/he gets out of it, making for a safer,
more reliable and longer lasting service life.

This is why our training department can offer different courses to our customers in the
people have already aim of ensuring they acquire the necessary skills to obtain the most from our equipment.

been trained by MESA Whether this involves people working on project management, procurement, project
engineers, operating and maintenance personnel or installers, we have the right course
for all types of professional. And if you are looking for something more, we can adapt it
to your requirements.

There are specific training rooms and 'demo' units for practical sessions at our facilities
in Mungia (Vizcaya, Spain). If you are unable to come to our facilities, we will be happy
to come to you.

Our instructors are working professionals with extensive practical experience in the
subject in question.

Please see our website www.mesa.es for a list and description of our training courses.
If you prefer, you can all us on:

(+34) 94 615 91 20

3D interactive manuals
We have developed a series of interactive multimedia manuals that help the teaching and
learning process.

They are a simple tool with text, animation, graphic material, phrases, instructions and
guided explanations for better product knowledge.

You can highlight and access the instruction manual, storage, transport and assembly
sequences for the switchgear at the substation, switchgear linking, bar assembly,
tests, etc. You can also carry out different operations such as connecting the line to bars,
insulated busbars, install the line-to-earth and other operations for both the automatic
switch and the switch disconnector.

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24-hour technical support

At MESA we are aware of how important it is to provide an immediate response to
incidents. As a firm commitment to providing quality technical support, we offer 24-hour
support, 7 days a week, 365 days of the year.

We have a dedicated 902 number for more tailored, immediate support, where you can
speak directly to our personnel.

24h Emergency Service

(+34) 902 090 722

Our engineers are top professionals with a high knowledge set, having over 10 years
experience in the sector and with our products. Support is offered in several languages
so that any enquiry can be solved as quickly as possible.

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24h Emergency Service

(+34) 902 090 722

Manufacturas Eléctricas, S.A.U. 660

Pol. Ind. Trobika. Martintxone Bidea, 4 07-2015
48100 Mungia (Bizkaia). España / Spain
T: (+34) 94 615 91 00 • F: (+34) 94 615 91 25
info@mesa.es
www.mesa.es

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