Coc - WPCA - v12.03 - ACTx

Competence Center
Wind Power Cable

Accessories
Björn Spiers
NKT GmbH
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NKT Accessories: Power cable accessories for wind applications
We offer a premium portfolio of cable accessories for AC power wind systems from 36 – 145 kV.
Onshore wind
Offshore wind
Accessories portfolio overview: 72kV
NKT provides a full basket of 72kV cable accessories
T-Connector Coupling-
Products
(outer cone) Connector
 T-Connectors (outer cone)
 Coupling-Connectors
 Dead-end plugs
 Bushings
 Inner Cone Connectors Termination
Joints

 Surge arresters systems Surge
 Termination Systems arrester
Pre-terminated cables

 Assembly tools
(outer cone)
Pre-
terminated Connector
cables (inner cone)
Joints
Assembly
tools
Product portfolio for offshore applications
From MV to EHV
(outer
cone)
Termination Surge
systems arrester
(outer
cone)
Pre-
cables (inner
cone)
Joints
1 Assembly 10
tools
5
2
8
6 9
3
4 7
From MV to EHV
(outer
cone)
Termination Surge
systems arrester
(outer
cone)
Pre-
cables (inner
cone)
Joints
1 Assembly 10
tools
5
2
8
6 9
3
4 7
Nordenham the competence centre in power cable accessories for offshore wind farms
Nordenham
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With more then 70 years of experience in development and manufacturing of power cable
accessories NKT has delivered accessories for more then 5.000 offshore turbines.
With the concentration of
• R&D,
• Product management,
• Tool shop for injection molding tools,
• Test lab’s,
• Customer service
• and operations, which is located in a new factory hall inaugurated in 2012
NKT offers a wide and complete portfolio of standard products as well as a high number of
customer specific design solutions.
Externally audited systems for quality control ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 combined with an
Energy Management system acc. to ISO 50001 ensure a continuous high-quality standard
of our products.
Training courses for jointers and trainers together with supervisions of installations are
fundamental part of our customer service. Factory opening in 1949
Injection Molding Coating & Curing Electrical Testing
Quality Control Cable Kitting Kitting
Metal Production Logistics Sales & Admin
Offshore Cable
Accessories
Norms and Regulations
Norms and Regulations for offshore cable accessories
Voltage levels
According to DIN VDE 0298 and IEC 183 the cables are specified U0/U, were
U0 = nominal voltage between the conductor and the metal covering or earth and
U = nominal voltage between the phase conductors, for 3-phase U = √3 U0.
According to IEC regulations, the maximum permissible voltage Um is given in brackets.
The identification is: U0/U/(Um).
U0/U/(Um)
18/30-33/(36) kV U(Um) max. voltage between conductors
Uo voltage between conductor and earth

U0/U/(Um)
36/60..66..69/(72,5) kV
U0/U/(Um)
76/132…138/(145) kV
In this presentation “36kV” stands for: 18/30-33/(36) kV and “72kV” stands for 36/60..66..69/(72,5) kV “145kV” stands
for 76/132…138/(145) kV
Products
 T-Connectors (outer cone)
 Dead-end plugs
 Bushings
Joints

 Surge arresters systems Surge
 Termination Systems arrester
 Pre-terminated cables (outer cone)
 Assembly tools
Pre-
cables (inner cone)
Joints
Assembly
tools
72kV – Termination Systems
(outer
cone)
Termination Surge
systems arrester
(outer
cone)
Pre-
cables (inner
cone)
Joints
1 Assembly
tools
5
Termination systems for offshore wind farms
Project specific solutions
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ACTB
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ACTR
ACTR-I ACTS-I
ACTS-Y
ACTS-H
ACTR-D
ACTF
ACTT
The challenge – what is the most efficient setup for YOUR project?
YOUR
I II III IV V VI project
2 2 2 2 2 2 2
?
1) Source picture switchgear / Energy.siemens.com
I II III IV V VI VII
• Even if it looks so, this may not always be the most efficient solution in regards to:
2
Offshore Risk Cable Waste Total cost Offshore logistic

installation time management management management

Think about
2  the time it takes to de-armor >20m of additional subsea cable
 the logistic required for the jointers to get on and off the foundation
 to get the scrap of the de-armoring back to the OSS and then further to onshore
 the stiffness of subsea cables compared to pre-terminated cables with class 5 conductors
 the effect on offshore installation times during cable routing in the foundation and TP.
 the access limitations in decks or compartments of the turbine
Even the switchgear concept will have an impact…

Termination systems – typical switchgear arrangements
• Depending on the grid layout chosen by the wind park designer, different
setups in the connection of the in- and outgoing subsea cables to the
switchgear may apply.
• With the connection systems ACTB, ACTR, ACTF, ACTT and ACTS
NKT offers a portfolio of product solutions to cover all this demands.

Typical installation arrangements in 72kV offshore wind parks (single line diagrams):
I II III a III b III c V VI VII
2 2
ACTR ACTS ACTB ACTR ACTB

Static vs. dynamic subsea cables: Solutions for transition pieces from a power cable accessories perspective
• A wide range of termination systems is available in 36 / 72 and 145kV. Project specific adaptions can also be found in the market.
Static vs. dynamic subsea cables: Solutions for floating platforms from a power cable accessories perspective
• A wide range of customized termination systems is available in 36 / 72 and 145kV
Typical installation arrangements in 72kV offshore wind parks (single line diagrams):
Tower cable
T-connector incoming array
1 cable (CB72-1250)
Subsea cable
T-connector outgoing array
2 cable (CB72-1250)
5 T-connector Tower cable

(CB72-1250)
6 Surge arrester (CSA58/10)
5 6
1 2

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ACTB
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ACTR
ACTB ACTR-I ACTS-I

ACTS-Y
ACTS-H
ACTR-D
ACTF
ACTT
Offshore Cable
Accessories
ACTB – Array Cable Termination Box
ACTB’s│Defined interconnection point for subsea & tower cables
ACTB│ general information
Location Sizes Arrangement │ Cabinet Arrangement │ Connector
The NKT ACTB is placed The ACTB is available in These double-sided bushings
on a platform inside the different sizes and versions, mounted into a back-to-back
foundation or TP all made of corrosion arrangement of cabinets
free glass fibre reinforced enables a clear separation
polyester resin and equipped between incoming (Submarine
with double-sided bushings.(1) Cable) and tower internal
(Medium Voltage) cables.
ACTB│ possible cable arrangements
Cable Arrangement I (36 or 72kV) Cable Arrangement II (36kV (1)) Cable Arrangement III (36kV (1))
• One Subsea cable • Two Subsea cables • Three Subsea cables

• One Tower cable • One Tower cable • One Tower cable
1) For 72kV cable arrangement II & III is possible with deeper cabinets (on request)
ACTB│ possible cable arrangements
Cable Arrangements (36 or 72kV) Cable Arrangement A Cable Arrangement B
• Adapt the ACTB to your project – just let us • Tower cable from same deck • Tower cable from a lower deck
know your cable routing…
A A
B B
ACTB│ Foundations - Fits for all types of OWT sub-structures / grounded and floating
The NKT ACTB is placed on a The support structures for large offshore wind farm developments fall into two main categories; floating
platform inside the foundation and grounded. Both types can be further differentiated by their layout, method of installation and
construction materials. The ACTB could be used within all the different support structures.
1) Source photo foundations: asmindustries.com

ACTB│ System benefits
During cable laying After cable laying After installation After installation
As long as the wind turbine After installation of the Submarine After the installation of the Also a direct coupling of the two
erection is not completed, the Cables the line can be energized tower, the GIS (gas-insulated- or three incoming subsea cables
Submarine Cable will be immediately and all the already switchgear) could be in one ACTB (36kV) is possible
terminated on the incoming installed wind turbines can be connected to the submarine and reducing the space
(primary) side of the cabinet utilized. Almost all the following cable. requirements in the foundation.
arrangement, whereas on the construction and installation work
tower internal (secondary) can be carried out without de-
side the bushings are covered energizing the submarine cable,
with voltage proof covering i.e. without any de-utilization of the
caps. productive wind turbines.
Jumper cable
1) Dimension sheets standard sizes see appendix (B)
ACTB│ GA Drawing KT484D-66 series – Cabinet and stand (including optional components)
Cabinet
Stand
Fixing points cabinet - base

Earthing point
Fixing point for additional

components e.g. F/O joint Removable front bracket for
easy cable management
Upper cable fixing bar
(with optional cleats)
adjustable in depth
Possible height adjustment
Lower cable fixing bar for cable fixing bars
adjustable in depth
Optional bottom plate

Optional cable fixing bar (if tower
cables are feeded from the same
deck level
Cable Arrangements (36 or 72kV) Cable Arrangement A Cable Arrangement B
• Adapt the ACTB to your project – just

let us know your cable routing… • Tower cable from same deck • Tower cable from a lower deck
A A
B B
Lifting points
Warning label Cabinet roof
Cabinet door
Cabinet side walls
Locking mechanism with

pivot leaver and space for
DIN half cylinder
optional locking with
additional padlock possible
Removable threshold
Warning label
Metal protection cover

(removable front plate and frame)
Double bushings F-cone for

termination of NKT CB72
connectors
T-connector CB 72
Split earth-bar
with bridge cable
Stepped cable glands
ground fixing
ACTB│ Product details
Split earth bar Asymmetric cabinet split possible
• Allows separation of screening cables from the incoming • Allows separation of MV cables and F.O. cables within individual
Submarine cable and earthing leads of the bushing and compartments of the cabinet.
connectors for cable testing. • Individual locking systems could be used. Double locking
• Location in the side wall of the cabinet allows easy fixing of the systems are available. (Two different keys could open one door )
earthing cables.
ACTB│ Product details – split earth bar 72kV ACTB
Split earth bar
• Allows separation of screening cables from the incoming

Submarine cable and earthing leads of the bushing and
connectors for cable testing.
• Setup in each of the two compartments
Modular cabinet design
• access via small tower doors is provided

• Easy replacement of cabinet parts e.g. roof, side wall
etc. if a damage accurse during installation.
Polyester & high-grade stainless steel
• Cabinet made of GRP material – non-corrosive

• All metal parts within the cabinet are made of
non-corrosive materials.
GRP
stainless
steel
low cabinet weight
ACTB│ Technical data cabinet

• Material (housing) GRP (glasfiber reinforced polyester resin)
Halogen free
• Screws/metal parts stainless steel V2A / V4A
• Protection degree IP54
• Combustibility UL94 V0-4,8mm
• Insulation Double insulation
• Dielectric strength 40kV/mm
• IK-rating IK10 (20 Joule)
• Burst Test 36kV / 10kA / 0.2sec
72kV / 2.9kA / 1.0sec
72kV / 10kA / 0.2sec
ACTB│ Technical data – protection degree
• Housing: tested in accordance to IEC 60529 - IP54

• IP54 dust protected │ Ingress of dust is not entirely prevented, but it must not enter in
sufficient quantity to interfere with the satisfactory operation of the equipment.
• IP54 splashing of water │ Water splashing against the enclosure from any direction shall
have no harmful effect. │ Test duration: 5 minutes │ Water volume: 10 liters per minute │
Pressure: 50–150 kPa
• Electrical system: type tested in accordance to CENELEC HD 629.1

• amongst others: Electrical heat cycle test in water for 21 days and 63 load cycles
• Immersion depth 1 m (1)
Sufficient protection during

installation and service
1) “equivalent to IP68”
ACTB│ Packaging
• Cabinet and required accessories as well as spare parts are packed together and marked with wind turbine number facilitates logistic
onshore and on the way to the platforms
ACTB│ logistic and handling
Lifting device for Offshore Cabinet KT4xxD
ACTB│ Cabinet arrangements for one incoming subsea cable (Al/Cu) and one tower cable (Al/Cu)
Connection point (distribution inside a connection housing) for electrical connection of medium/high voltage
cables with further medium/high voltage cables, equipment, internal cables or lines.
c
Non-walkable housing with doors at front and rear side made from isolating material (GRP), including built-in
double bushings type C2 acc. to EN 50180 / EN 50181 or F acc. to EN 50673 to connect single core medium
4 or high voltage cable or lines by means of screened bolted cable connectors.
Housing to be mounted on a metal stand including mechanical bracing for cables.
The transition cabinet must only be operated in an area (closed electrical operating site) which is solely
1 accessible for authorized personal (accessibility class A).
It must be assured that doors to the closed operating site cannot be opened by unauthorized persons.
Any installation work must be conducted by trained power current installers.
2 3 The connections and housing are not classified as switching device or switchgear, and consequently standards
2 EN 62271-200, 201, and 202 do not apply.
Switching operations and test of zero-potential are not possible.
Earthing and short-circuiting of individual cable connections is only possible when opened and after external
x
disconnection (isolation) and securing and installation work with cable connectors
Optional voltage indicators can be integrated to monitor zero-potential.

a Cables and lines must be in accordance with local electrical standards.
b
Screened bolted cable connectors manufactured by NKT, tested according to MV: HD 629, VDE 0278, HV:
b IEC60840, suitable for bushing type C/F must be used for cable connection.
a z Dynamic short circuit test and arcing fault test of transition cabinets have not been conducted.
Hang-Off
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ACTB
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ACTR
ACTS ACTR-I ACTS-I

ACTS-Y
ACTS-H
ACTR-D
ACTF
ACTT
A4O
ACTS
(Array Cable Termination System)
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ACTS│ System highlights
1 The predefined interconnection point for Submarine Cables, allows for testing and hand over of
the Submarine Cables after installation and before the turbine erection.
2 Energizing the wind farm even when not all wind turbines are installed.
3 „Easy earthing“ of parts of the wind park cables e.g. infield cable screens.
4 Completion of wind farm erection with minimized power-off times.
5 Separate compartments for individual phases.
6 Connection of Submarine- and Tower Cables through integrated bushing.
7 Space for fiber optic cables can be made available in the same setup, but in a separate compartment.
8 Easy cable handling through removable threshold and base plate.
9 Cabinet arrangement allows bypass of individual turbines.
10 Several compartment arrangements available – back-to-back or side-by-side, depending on space conditions on the foundation.
Accessories for Offshore Applications – 72kV
ACTS│ ACTS72-xx series – versions
ACTS72-I ACTS72-Y ACTS72-H

The termination system ACTS72-.. is available
in 3 different designs.
A so called -I ; -Y and -H version.
The difference between the versions is the

number of cables which could be combined.
The -I version which is the most popular to

combine an incoming array cable with a flexible
( class 5 ) dropper cable to rout to the
switchgear in the lower tower segment.
The -Y version allows you e.g., to split a tower

or loop cable inside a turbine onto the two
transformers in the nacelle.
The -H version allows you e.g., to connect 3

floating wind turbines to one “export or collector
cable”
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ACTS│ ACTS72 series – components
Pad lockable cover
Branch connector CB72-1250
Short circuit protection cover
U-bushing Type F
Fixing brackets
Earthing bars
Base plate
Cable fixing cleat
Cable sealing
Fixing points (ø13)
Several outlets e.g. for main earth
Branch connector CB72-1250
Double bushing Typ F
Fixing brackets
Base plate
Cable fixing cleat
Cable sealing
Complete (single w/o front cover w/o short circuit w/o T-connectors
phase) cover w/o upper T-connector

C B
The overall dimensions of the ACTS system ( A/B/C) are
mainly depending on the individual configuration of the
system which allows flexible adaption to existing metal
structures of TP or foundation as well as taking different
cable designs into consideration – e.g. Al foil design as
radial water barrier.
A) approx. 1600mm – with space for earthing kit for Al-

foil design approx. 1800mm
B) Approx. 220mm per phase - depending on fixing
solution and earth bar arrangements. A
C) Approx. 435mm – depending on sensor systems
integrated into the T-connector
3 different positions of the U-bushing allows to adapt to

different cable designs or compensating a re-installation
of a cable end (200mm max.)
3 different positions of the U-bushing allows to adapt to

different cable designs or compensating a re-installation
of a cable end (200mm max.)

Translations:
Designation and Remark

Standardetikett Label
Schelle Cleat
Kabeltuelle cable gland
Etikett Label
Würgenippel stepped gland
Mutter Nut
Distanzbuchse Distance piece
Bügelgriff Handle
GFK-Schutzplatte GRP plate
Kabel Cable
Kabelschuh Cable lug
Erdungsschiene Earthing bar
Mu_sperrzahn Nut
Scheibe Washer
Zylinderschraube Screw (cylinder)
Sechskantschraube Hexagon screw
Sechskantmutter Hexagon nut
Schraube Screw
Federring Spring washer
Material
Glasfaser GRP
Gießharz Cast resin
E-Cu Copper
A4_Edelst Stainless steel 1.4404 marine grade

• ACTS-72-1800 (set of 3) with cleats K50/75 and

prepared for cheese grater earthing kit at incoming
side – Art.-No.: 7 27 965 55
ACTS-72-1800 │ Technical data
Description Unit Cable Connector Description Unit Cable Connector
Type - ACTS-72-1800
Not in the Standard IEC
Rated short-time withstand current; 0.5 sec kA
60840
Insulation material (bushing) Epoxy resin
interface type F
Connection to outside cone bushing acc. to EN 50673
Thermal short-circuit test; kA 3kA 1sec

1250 A* 25kA 0,2sec
Nominal current rating IN A
*Limited by bushing
and/or cable
Connector (screw type) n.a.

Not in the Standard IEC
Dynamic short-circuit test kA
60840
1250 A*
Permanent maximum current rating Im A
*Limited by bushing
and/or cable
Capacitive measuring point pF n.a.
Max. working voltage Um kV 72.5 kV Volt
90 kV, 30 min. acc. to Min. Cable cross section mm² n.a.

AC voltage test; 50 Hz 3) kV
IEC 60840
Max. Cable cross section mm² n.a.
Nominal withstand
kV 325 kV acc. to IEC 60840 Min. diameter over insulation mm n.a.
lightning impulse voltage; +/- 10 x 1,2/50 μs
Max. diameter over insulation mm n.a.

< 5 pC at 54 kV
Partial discharge; 2,5 x Uo 3) pC acc. to IEC 60840 Dimensions; H x W x D mm 234x1800x446
1) Test values acc. to IEC 60840

2) Factory test AC voltage, PD and X-ray executed prior to shipment
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ACTB
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ACTR
ACTT ACTR-I ACTS-I

ACTS-Y
ACTS-H
ACTR-D
ACTF
ACTT
A4O
ACTT
(Array Cable Termination Tower)

ACTT│ ACTT72-xx series – versions
The termination system ACTT72 is developed

for the integration into wind turbine towers
allowing a split tower design or splitting the
tower cable into several sections.



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ACTB
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ACTR
ACTR-D ACTR-I ACTS-I

ACTS-Y
ACTS-H
ACTR-D
ACTF
ACTT
A4O
ACTR-D
(Array Cable Termination Rack Diagonal)

ACTR-D│ information
The termination system ACTR-D72 is

developed for the integration into systems
where a 90° change in cable routing direction is
required.

ACTR-D│ Dimensions

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ACTB
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ACTR
ACTR ACTR-I ACTS-I

ACTS-Y
ACTS-H
ACTR-D
ACTF
ACTT
A4O
ACTR
(Array Cable Transition Racks)

Termination systems
ACTR’s
w/o coupling piece
36 & 72kV
ACTR’s
with coupling
piece
Termination systems
ACTR’s
w/o coupling piece
36 & 72kV
ACTR’s
with coupling
piece
ACTR - CB-CC
(Array Cable Transition Rack’s)
CB-CC combination
• Customized solutions, like the 72kV CC-CB-CC combination, could be offered and adapted to your projects
enabling an optimized solution in regards to your technical data and space limitations.
• As long as the TP with the switchgear has not been installed, the CB72-
CC72 connection could be used to bridge the two incoming subsea
cables.
• This enables the connection of finalized turbines to the OSS even if not
all turbines in a string are available.
• After installation of the TP an additional CC72 connector can be coupled

onto the two subsea cables accessories.
• The tower cable can be a smaller cross section as it only has to carry
the load of one turbine
ACTR - CB-CC
CB-CC combination with EAS
• The additional EAS72 allows to get the combination of the

two connectors voltage proof at the front end where normally
the bushing of the GIS or transformer is located.
ACTR - CB-CC
CB-CC combination
after turbine
installation
• The pivot point between the two (three)

connectors allows a very flexible arrangement
of the cables and a perfect adaption to
existing metal structures or cable trays.
ACTR - CB-CC
CB-CC combination
• Even if the foundation is feeded with three or

more subsea cables the ACTR system offers
a very flexible and extendable solution.
ACTR - CB-CC
CB-CC combination
• The pivot point between the two (three) connectors allows a very flexible arrangement of the cables and
a perfect adaption to existing metal structures or cable trays.
Termination systems
ACTR’s
w/o coupling piece
36 & 72kV
ACTR’s
with coupling
piece
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ACTB
ACTP
ACTR
ACTP ACTR-I ACTS-I

ACTS-Y
ACTS-H
ACTR-D
ACTF
ACTT
ACT?? - CB-CP-CB
CP72 M16
≈ 600 ≈ 600 ≈ 600
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ACTB
ACTP
ACTR
ACTR ACTR-I ACTS-I

ACTS-Y
ACTS-H
ACTR-D
ACTF
ACTT
ACTR - CB-CP-CB
CP72 M16 ACTR 72 F M16
ACTR - CB-CP-CB
ACTR 72 F M16 space requirements
• The combination of two T-connectors with a

double bushing (as used in the ACTB’s) fixed
on a mounting plate allows a perfect
integration of the termination point for the
incoming and outgoing array cable into the
existing metal structure of either the
foundation, TP or OSS.
ACTR - CB-CP-CB
CP72 M16
ACTR - CB-CP-CB
ACTR 72 F M16
• The combination of two T-connectors with a double bushing (as used in the ACTB’s) fixed on a mounting plate allows a
perfect integration of the termination point for the incoming and outgoing array cable into the existing metal structure of
either the foundation, TP or OSS.
ACTR - CB-CP-CB
ACTR 72 F M16
• The combination of two T-connectors with a double bushing (as used in the ACTB’s) fixed on a mounting plate allows a
perfect integration of the termination point for the incoming and outgoing array cable into the existing metal structure of
either the foundation, TP or OSS.
ACTR - CB-CP-CB
ACTR 72 F M16
• The combination of two T-connectors with a

double bushing (as used in the ACTB’s) fixed
on a mounting plate allows a perfect
integration of the termination point for the
incoming and outgoing array cable into the
existing metal structure of either the
foundation, TP or OSS.
ACTR - CB-CP-CB
ACTR 72 F M16
• As one example, the combination of 3x array

cables with T-connectors from different
turbines on a double bushing fixed on the
mounting plate (ACTR) and one “export”
cable protected with a surge arrester.
ACTR - CB-CP-CB
ACTR 72 F M16
Other plate dimensions on request

Art.-No.: 72796561 ACTR-72kV Size F
Art.-No.: 72796560 ACTR-36kV Size C
ACTR - CB-CP-CB
ACTR 72 F M16 – earthing points
• 6x T-connector
(one for front- the other for rear connector)
• 2x Optional connection to main earth
• 6x Cable screen
• 6x Spare earthing point

e.g. Al-foil of cable screen
Other plate dimensions on request

Art.-No.: 72796560 ACTR-72kV Size F
ACTR - CB-CP-CB
ACTR 72 F M16
ACTR - CB-CP-CB
ACTR 72 F M16 space requirements
standard 1m
max. 1,2m
min. 0,6m
min. 0.7m
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ACTB
ACTP
ACTR
ACTR-I ACTR-I ACTS-I

ACTS-Y
ACTS-H
ACTR-D
ACTF
ACTT
ACTR72-I
ACTR 72-I • Height adjustment to compensate

different cable diameters
• Option to adjust phase distance
• Multiple fixing options to metal structure
• F-cone U-bushing
ACTR72-I
ACTR 72-I
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ACTB
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ACTR
ACTD ACTR-I ACTS-I

ACTS-Y
ACTS-H
ACTD
ACTF
ACTT
ACTR - CB-CP-CB
ACTR 72 F M16-Diagonal
Art.-No.: 27965-65 ACTR-D-72kV Size F
ACTR│ Technical data – protection degree
• Electrical system: type tested in accordance to CENELEC HD 629.1 (36kV) and IEC60840
(72kV)
• amongst others: Electrical heat cycle test in water for 21 days and 63 load cycles
• Immersion depth 1 m (1)
Sufficient protection during

installation and service
1) “equivalent to IP68”
ACTR│ Technical data – protection degree
Salt spray test
In addition to IEC 60840 the following test

has been carried out.:
 Salt fog test for outdoor application in

accordance to HD 629.1 S3
Detail connectors under test after 1000h duration
72kV – Termination Systems
(outer
cone)
Termination Surge
systems arrester
(outer
cone)
Pre-
cables (inner
cone)
Joints
1 Assembly
tools
5
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ACTB
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ACTR
ACTF ACTR-I ACTS-I

ACTS-H
ACTS-H
ACTR-D
ACTF
ACTT
After cable pull-in you fix the upper part of the

cable lugs and the T-connector bodys to the cable
ends.
Bushings are
Side wall one in Fixing bracket for
terminated onto the T-
position dropper cable adjusted
connectors
to the T-connector
positions
Terminating of the
Top cover Side walls
dropper cables
Connectors - 72kV – CB72-1250 │ Components
Connector body Stress cone element Insulating plug Screw type cable lug Contact pin Covering cap
CB 72-1250
for class1, 2
and class 5
conductors
1) without sealing and earthing material

Connectors - 72kV – CB72-1250 │ Components
1) without sealing and earthing material

1
0
0
0
N
U0/U (Um) 76/132…138(145) kV
(outer
cone)
Termination Surge
systems arrester
(outer
cone)
Pre-
cables (inner
cone)
Joints
1 Assembly
tools
5
Launch of the worldwide first 145kV outer cone system at the Wind fair Hamburg 27-30.09.2022

Products
 T-Connectors Phase 1: up to 630² (outer cone)
 Dead-end plugs (Ø isolation 64-75mm)
 Bushings
Joints

systems Surge


Surge arresters
Termination Systems
Phase 2: larger cross arrester
 Pre-terminated cables sections up from 2025 (outer cone)
 Assembly tools
ACTS available up from Pre-

Q1/2023 terminated Connector
( Version “I” / “Y” & “H” ) cables (inner cone)
Joints
As T-connector Assembly
tools
CSA available up from New KSEV5 up from

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* Depending on cross section
145kV – PHASE 1 : WTG ( wind turbine generator )
(outer
cone)
Termination Surge
systems arrester
(outer
cone)
Pre-
cables (inner
cone)
Joints
1 Assembly
tools
Main focus phase 1: Turbine 145kV
.
ACTB
.
ACTR
ACTS .
ACTS
.
ACTF
ACTT

ACTS│ Termination systems
 The challenge – what is the most efficient setup for YOUR project?
2 2 2 2 2 2 2
?
ACTS│ ACTS145-xx series – versions
ACTS145-I ACTS145-Y ACTS145-H
The termination system ACTS145-.. is

available in 3 different designs.
A so called -I ; -Y and -H version.
The difference between the versions is the

number of cables which could be combined.
The -I version which is the most popular to

combine an incoming array cable with a flexible
( class 5 ) dropper cable to rout to the
switchgear in the lower tower segment.
The -Y version allows you e.g., to split a tower

or loop cable inside a turbine onto the two
transformers in the nacelle.
The -H version allows you e.g., to connect 3

floating wind turbines to one “export or collector
cable”

ACTS│ System highlights
1 The predefined interconnection point for Submarine Cables, allows for testing and hand over of
the Submarine Cables after installation and before the turbine erection.
2 Energizing the wind farm even when not all wind turbines are installed.
3 „Easy earthing“ of parts of the wind park cables e.g. infield cable screens.
4 Completion of wind farm erection with minimized power-off times.
5 Separate compartments for individual phases.
6 Connection of Submarine- and Tower Cables through integrated bushing.
7 Space for fiber optic cables can be made available in the same setup, but in a separate compartment.
8 Easy cable handling through removable threshold and base plate.
9 Cabinet arrangement allows bypass of individual turbines.
10 Several compartment arrangements available – back-to-back or side-by-side, depending on space conditions on the foundation.
ACTS│ ACTS145-I series – components
Pad lockable cover
Branch connector CB145-SP
U-bushing Type F
Fixing brackets
Earthing bars
Base plate
Cable fixing cleat
Cable sealing
Fixing points (ø13)
Several outlets e.g. for main earth
Branch connector CB145-SP
U-bushing
Base plate
Cable fixing cleat
Cable sealing
Fixing brackets
ACTS│ ACTS145-xx series – components

• ACTS145-I (set of 3) with cleats K50/75 and

prepared for cheese grater earthing kit at incoming
side – Art.-No.: 7xxx
.
ACTB
ACTP
ACTR
ACTR-I ACTR-I ACTS-I

ACTS-Y
ACTS-H
ACTD
ACTF
ACTT
ACTR145-I
ACTR 145-I • Height adjustment to compensate

different cable diameters
• Option to adjust phase distance
• Multiple fixing options to metal structure
• F-cone U-bushing
ACTR72-I
ACTR 72-I
Contact
Björn Spiers
T: +49 4731 364 280
bjoern.spiers@nkt.com
www.nkt.com

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NKT provides a full basket of 72kV cable accessories

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Uo voltage between conductor and earth

NKT provides a full basket of 72kV cable accessories

Project specific solutions

Offshore Risk Cable Waste Total cost Offshore logistic

1) Source picture switchgear / Energy.siemens.com

 the access limitations in decks or compartments of the turbine

Even the switchgear concept will have an impact…

Termination systems – typical switchgear arrangements

1) Source picture switchgear / Energy.siemens.com

I II III a III b III c V VI VII

ACTR ACTS ACTB ACTR ACTB

• A wide range of customized termination systems is available in 36 / 72 and 145kV

5 T-connector Tower cable

6 Surge arrester (CSA58/10)

1) Source picture switchgear / Energy.siemens.com

Project specific solutions

ACTB ACTR-I ACTS-I

ACTB│ general information

Location Sizes Arrangement │ Cabinet Arrangement │ Connector

ACTB│ possible cable arrangements

• One Subsea cable • Two Subsea cables • Three Subsea cables

ACTB│ possible cable arrangements

Cable Arrangements (36 or 72kV) Cable Arrangement A Cable Arrangement B

1) Source photo foundations: asmindustries.com

ACTB│ System benefits

Fixing points cabinet - base

Fixing point for additional

Optional bottom plate

Cable Arrangements (36 or 72kV) Cable Arrangement A Cable Arrangement B

• Adapt the ACTB to your project – just

Warning label Cabinet roof

Locking mechanism with

Metal protection cover

Double bushings F-cone for

Stepped cable glands

ACTB│ Product details

Split earth bar Asymmetric cabinet split possible

ACTB│ Product details – split earth bar 72kV ACTB

Split earth bar

• Allows separation of screening cables from the incoming

• Setup in each of the two compartments

ACTB│ Product details

Modular cabinet design

• access via small tower doors is provided

ACTB│ Product details

Polyester & high-grade stainless steel

• Cabinet made of GRP material – non-corrosive

low cabinet weight

ACTB│ Technical data cabinet

ACTB│ Technical data – protection degree

• Housing: tested in accordance to IEC 60529 - IP54

• Electrical system: type tested in accordance to CENELEC HD 629.1

Sufficient protection during

ACTB│ logistic and handling

Lifting device for Offshore Cabinet KT4xxD