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SF6 CIRCUIT

BREAKER

WITH

BLR-XE

SPRING

OPERATING

MECHANISM

MANUAL

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G E C A L S T H O M

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 CONTENTS

• Page

TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS 2

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF THE CIRCUIT BREAKER 3

DESCRIPTION OF THE CIRCUIT BREAKER SUB-ASSEMBLIES 5

POLE OPERATION 6

OPERATING MECHANISM 9

SF6 MONITORING 18

PACKING - TRANSPORT 20

STORAGE 20

INSTALLATION 21

"] FILLING WITH SF6 GAS 25

• INSPECTION BEFORE COMMISSIONING 26

MAINTENANCE 27

MAINTANCE OPERATION DETAILS 30

TOOLS AND ACCESSORIES 40

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 TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS

• Short time minimal temperature

Rated voltage ,
up

up
to

to
-25

123
·C

kV

Rated normal current up to 2500 A

Rated frequency .. .. .. .. .. . 50 or 60 Hz

Short time current (for 3 seconds) up to 25 kA

Rated dielectric withstand (at sea level)

power frequency withstand voltage up to 230 kV

lightning impulse withstand voltage up to 550 kV peak

Rated breaking capacity (symmetrical short-circuit) up to 25 kA

Rated short-circuit making current up to 62.5 kA peak

Rated opening time .. . .. . .. . .. .. .. .. . 37 ms

Total breaking time ......•.......................................................... 60 ms

Rated closing time . .. .. .. .. .. .. . 90 ms

Rated operating sequence 0 - 0.3s - CO - 3min - CO

or C O - 15s - CO

Resistance of main contacts (new c o n t a c t ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . < 40 µO

SF6 density

rated 53.29 kg/m'

first threshold 48.86 kg/m3

second threshold ,......... 47.40 kg/m'

i.e. effective pressure at 20·C and 1 0 1 3 hPa

rated .............................................................................•......... 7 bar

first threshold (PI) 6.4 bar (P2 + 0.2 ± 0.05 bar)

second threshold (P2) 6.2 bar ± 0.1 bar

SF6 mass for one three-pole circuit breaker . .. . . .. . . . .. .. . .. .. . 7 kg

2 Auxiliary voltages (usual)

opening and closing circuits . 4 8 - 1 1 0 - 125 - 220 - 250 V­

heating (and lighting) circuits . 220 V

motor 48 - 110 - 125 - 220- 250 V=

or 220 V 5060 Hz

Consumption

closing and opening coils 250 W

permanent heating . .. .. ... .. . .. .. . .. . .. . .. . .. .. .. .. . .. . .. .. .. 2 x 30 W

thermostat heating (if temperature < -5C) ............................, 250 W

motor . .. .. .. .. . .. .. .. .. . .. . .. . . . .. . . . .. . . . .. .. .. . < 500 W

THE ABOVE CHARACTERISTICS ARE GENERALLY VALID.

ONLY THOSE VALUES GIVEN ON THE RATING PLATE OF THE

CIRCUIT BREAKER ARE CONTRACTUALLY BINDING .

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 GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF

THE CIRCUIT BREAKER

(fig 1)

• The

poles
circuit

operated
breaker

by
is

means
made

of
up

a
of three

spring­

operating mechanism.

• The pole comprises :

- An interrupting chamber (I) in a ce­

ramic envelope, placed vertically.

- A hollow insulating ceramic support

column (2), through which passes an in­

sulated operating rod, fixed to the mo­

ving contact of the interrupting chamber.

- At the base of the column, a housing

(4) which encloses the rod/crank device

for operating the moving contact.

- A beam to which the housings of the

three poles are fixed. Inside the beam,

a revolving shaft (8) links the three po­

les to the operating mechanism (6). This

0 shaft

which
is

link
placed

the
inside

SF6 between
leaktight

the
tubes

three

poles. The SF6 filling and monitoring

device is also inside the beam.

• The control mechanism (6), BLR-XE

type, is spring operated.

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 POSSIBLE VARIANTS

• Two-pole circuit breaker : fig 2a.

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 DESCRIPTION OF THE CIR­

CUIT BREAKER SUB­

ASSEMBLY (fig 1)

• 1

This
­ INTERRUPTING

works on the
CHAMBER

principle of
(1)

thermal
This block includes the SF6 monitoring
quenching, using energy from the arc,
densimeter and a filling system fitted
with auxilliary puffer-type effect. The
with a valve for :
quenching medium is SF6 gas under - commissioning and topping up with
pressure. The chamber has been desi­ SF6,
gned to increase the mechanical and
- checking pressure using a pressure
electrical endurance of the active part
gauge and any topping up without put­
and to take advantage of the low rate ting the circuit breaker out of service.
of wear of the contacts subject to the

arc in the SF6. The active part is en­ 5 ­ BLR-XE OPERATING

closed within a gaslight ceramic envelo­ MECHANISM (6)

pe, ensuring insulation between circuit

The spring-operating mechanism BLR-XE
breaker terminals.
is of the energy accumulation type. It
The chamber is made up of the follo­
allows the usual O-t'-CO-t-CO and CO
wing elements :
-t-CO cycles to be carried out. Times
- An envelope consisting of a ceramic
t', t or t must be obtained by relays
insulator. Depending on pollution rate,
exterior to the mechanism. It makes the
the creepage distance can be suitable
circuit breaker suitable for trip free
chosen.
operation.
- A fixed contact which supports the
The mechanical part is situated in a
molecular sieve.
cabinet. On the front, when the door is
- A moving contact operated by the
open, the operating and control devices
operating mechanism and including the
are accessible :
quenching device.

- A set of terminals (15), diametrically

- Closing spring resetting crank (mova­
opposite the upper and lower parts.
ble)

- Optical circuit breaker and closing

2 - SUPPORT COLUMN (2)
spring position indicator

Made up of a ceramic insulator, this - Manual (and mechanical) opening and

also provides insulation to the circuit closing control button.

breaker frame and encloses the opera­

The electrical part is also situated in
ting rod of the moving contact.
the front part of the cabinet, and inclu­
The mechanical characteristics ensure
des relays, terminal board . . .
good seismic withstand. Depending on

pollution rate, the creepage distance can

2 be suitable chosen.

3 - LOWER HOUSING (4)

This acts as a base for fixing the pole

to the beam. It includes :

. The coupling device for the operating

shaft and the insulating rod.

. The device for ensuring gastightness

and SF6 linkage betwen the poles.

4 - SF6 CONTROL BLOCK (7)

Situated at the other end of the beam

from the mechanical linkage, an SF6

control block is fitted to each circuit

breaker. There is therefore only one SF6

enclosure.

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 POLE OPERATION
fig 3

1 ­ CLOSING

• Following

order,

closing
the
an

spring,
electrical

energy

situated
or

accumulated

in
manual

the
in
closing

operating
the

l
mechanism, is released. This energy is

transmitted via the revolving shaft to the

pole levers and causes the circuit brea­ 2

ker to close.

Release of the energy stored in the

3
spring displaces the moving parts and

reloads the opening spring.

4
In "closed" position (fig 3) :

The current passes through the upper

5
terminal (1), the fixed contact support

(2), the main contacts (3), the moving

contact (4), the moving contact support 6

(5) and the lower terminal (6).

2 ­ OPENING

Following an electrical or manual ope­

ning order, the energy stored up in the

opening spring within the operating me­

chanism is released.

The rotating shaft transmits this move­

ment to the pole levers, which makes

the contacts separate.

fig 4

• Beginning of opening (fig 4) :

2 3
When the moving contact (4) leaves the

main contacts (3), the current is com­

4
muted on to the arc contacts (7).

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 • Thermal effect (fig 5) :
fig 5
Upon separation of the contacts (7), the

•
arc appears and its energy leads to an

increase of pressure in the thermal ex­

pansion volume (Vt), whitch is closed by

means of the fixed contact rod (8) and

the insulating nozzle (9).

Vt

Vp

• Quenching (fig 6) :

When the rod (8) comes out of the

nozzle (9), the excess of thermal pressu­

re in volume (Vo, completed by the

usual puffer-type effect which develops

in the volume Vp causes a blast of

energy, just before the current passes 8

through zero, thereby extinguishes the

0 arc.
9

Vt

Vp

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 • "Open" position (fig 7) :

fig 7
The arc is extinguished.

•
The molecules of SF6 split by the arc

recombine instantaneously.

Residual gases from breaking are adsor­

bed by the molecular sieve (10). A

10
small quantity of dust is deposited : this

is of no danger to the circuit breaker.

3 ­ SMALL CURRENTS SPECIFIC

APPLICATION

With small currents ( eg : operating no-

load lines, transformers or capacitor

banks), the thermal energy resulting from

the arc is too weak to create the ne-

cessary pressure.

0 For this reason, the arc is blown out

by means of the normal puffer-type ef­

fect which develops in volume (Vp ).

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 OPERATING MECHANISM

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1 ­ OPERATING PRINCIPLE (fig 8) 4%%

1.1 - Simplified operation

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(detailed operation given in paragraph 2).

l •

BLR-XE operation essentially involves the &

operation of two shafts : 4 '

- The output shaft (I) (or circuit brea­

ker shaft), fixed to a lever (27) on to

which is fixed the opening spring (12).

- The closing spring shaft, concentric

with shaft (1) , joined to a toothed

wheel (9) on to which is fixed the clo­

#. 9
sing spring (8).
Closing spring LOADED
Rotation of the toothed wheel (9) re­
Breaker OPEN
loads the closing spring (8). Approxima­

tely half a rotation of the wheel (9) is

required for reloading, the wheel coming

to rest against the latch (3).

When the latch (3) is freed, the closing

spring shaft drives the output shaft (I)

causes the circuit breaker to close and

the opening spring (12) to be reloaded.

When the latch (20) is freed, the ope­

ning spring (12) drives the output

shaft (I) in the operate direction, ope­

ning the circuit breaker.

Opening spring LOADED

Breaker CLOSED

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 1.2- Definition of normal states of the

control unit

• • State on delivery (or at

Closing

SED,
and

output
opening

shaft in
rest) (fig

springs

circuit
9):

RELEA­

breaker
breaker

opening
OPEN

spring RELEASED

OPEN position.
fig 9

closing spring RELEASED

• State during normal operation

(fig 10 - circuit breaker closed)

Opening and closing springs LOADED.

breaker CLOSED
Output shaft in circuit breaker CLOSED
opening spring LOADED
position.

To move from this state to the "at

fig 10
rest" state, cut off the power supply to

the motor and carry out an OCO ope­

rating sequence.

NOTE:

• The closing spring works by compres­

sion : LOADED spring COMPRES­

SED spring.

• The opening spring works by traction :

LOADED spring STRETCHED

spring.

closing spring LOADED

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 -

1.3- Operating phases (fig 1 1)

fig 11

Phase 0

•
Position on delivery : closing and opening

springs released.

Phase I

Starting from standard delivery position,

manual or electrical reloading stretches

the closing spring.

Phase 2

The operating mechanism is now in the

"loaded" position: the closing spring

loaded, the opening spring released, the

circuit breaker open.

Phase 3

The electrical or manual closing control

e causes

The energy
the closing

from the
spring

spring
to be

carries
freed.

out

simultaneously

and tensioning of the

closing

opening
of circuit

spring.
breaker $°
Phase 4

The operating mechanism is now in the

closing spring released position, with the

opening spring loaded and the circuit

breaker closed.

I At this stage, if the circuit breaker

has closed owing to a failure, the effect

of protective relays on the operating

mechanism is to provoke the return to

phase 0. The cycle then continues as

far as phase 2.

Phase 5
0 The motor loads the closing spring

again (reloading is automatic at the end

of closing spring release).

Phase 6

The operating mechanism has now arri­

ved at the "normal operating position"

and is ready to carry out an OCO cy­

cle, followed by successive CO cycles

under the effect of the automatic reloa­

ding.

The OCO cycle (without spring reloa­

ding) corresponds to successive following

p h as e s :

- After the I O, return to phase 2.

- C impulse execute phase 3.

- After the 24 O, return to phase 0.

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 2 - DETAILED MECHANICAL

OPERATION

• (References

and

2.1 -
17).

Reloading
apply

the
also

closing
to

spring
figures 16

(fig 12)

Reloading is carried out by rotation of At the end of the rotation movement,

the reload wheel (9), which drives the when the reload wheel (9) has passed
chain (6) fixed to the end of the the top neutral point (maximum spring
spring (8). The reload wheel (9) is dri­ compression), it is locked in position by
ven by the chain (40) and the pi­ the latch (3) which blocks the cam (25).
nion ( 1 5 ) fixed to the shaft ( 1 3 ) .

The reload wheel (9) is provided with a

This shaft (13) can be driven : cam (31) on its lower part, which ac­
either by the electric motor (17 tuates (at the end of the reloading ope­
fig 16). The motor transmits rotation, via ration) :
a toothed belt, to an excentric giving - mechanical control of the (IN) switch,
an alternating swing movement to the which causes :
lever (18 - fig 16), driving the shaft (13) the motor power supply to be cut
fitted with an anti-return device (21 off (17 - fig 16),
fig 16). the coil (E) circuit to be closed.
- Or by the crank handle ( 1 4 - fig 16). mechanical control of the closing

spring position indicator (1 1 - fig 16).

fig 12

25

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c D

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C

c
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t
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 2 . 2 - Cosing (fig 13)

The closing operation is carried out via

The flywheel (22 - fig 16) regulates the

• rotation

disk may be

- either
of the

rotated :

electrically,
locking

via
disk

an
(2).

electroma­
The
energy

sing

the
spring

output
required

(8).

shaft
for

The

(1)
slackening

closing

actuates,
the

rotation

via
clo­

of

the
gnet (E),
lever (27), the tie rod (29 - fig 16)
- or mechanically, by turning the manual
and the shaft (30 - fig 16) :
control button (16) which actuates the
- the auxiliary switch (S) which :
cam (41) and the rod (28). The
. opens the coil (E) circuit,
latch (3) is then ejected and the
. closes the coil (D) circuit,
cam (25) released. The spring (8) slac­
the circuit breaker position indica­
kens, causing the reload wheel (9) to
tor ( 1 0 fig 16), and the mechanical
rotate. The cam (24) drives the
counter ( 3 3 - fig 17).
latch (23) fixed to the lever (27) and to

the output shaft (I), causing the circuit

At the end of the closing operation,
breaker to close.
the closing spring (8) is retightened by
During the closing operation, the cou­
the action of the motor (17) (see 2.1
pling latch (23) moves round to lock in
and fig 17). The cam (25) is then
at the top of the guide rail (26). The
pressing against the latch (3) and the
circuit breaker is then CLOSED.
unit is ready to perform an OCO se­
During the closing rotation of the circuit
quence.
C) breaker shaft (D), the lever (27) keeps

the opening spring (12) under tension

via the chain (4).

fig 13
2 3 6 8

Closing spring

,
0
E

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 2 . 3 - Opening (fig 14)

Opening is carried out by rotation of The guide rail (26), powered by the

0 the locking disk (20). This rotation may spring (12), pivots backwards around the

be caused: axle (A) and frees the latch (23). The

- via an electromagnet (D), spring (12) slackens and drives the le­

- or mechanically, by turning the manual ver (27) fixed to the output shaft (D),

control button (16) which actuates the causing the circuit breaker to open.

lever (42). At the end of the rotation, the le­

ver (27) is brought to a halt by the

NOTE; The disk (20) may also be tur­ stop (43).

ned by the action of a voltage loss The opening rotation of the output

electromagnet or by a striking device if shaft .(I) actuates :

the appliance is so equipped. - the auxiliary switch (S) which :

. closes the coil (E) circuit,

. opens the coil (D) circuit.

the circuit breaker position indica­

tor (IO).

l
A

26 l

I
27
42

20 12

p lb

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 2 . 4 - Built-in safety devices (fig 15) • At the end of the closing operation,

a bolt (44) correctly positions the

• Opening always has priority over clo­
disk (2) by the action of the cam (31).
) sing.
Proper cam (25) latching at the end of
• When the circuit breaker is already in the closing spring reloading operation
CLOSED position, a bolt (5) prevents and correct positioning of the bolt (5)
the latching disk (2) from turning, which depend on this position.
mechanically prevents the closing spring • If the latching disk (20) is not cor­
from being slackened again. rectly in place, the tie-rod (28) is bloc­

ked vertically by its lower notch, pre­

venting the disk (2) from turning, and

hence the circuit breaker from closing.

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fig 16 : Shown circuit breaker open,

closing spring loaded.

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 SF6 MONITORING

2.2- APp, correction according

) 1 ­ DENSIMETER to atmospheric pressure

The density of SF6 gas is monitored APp (bar) - 1.013 - P. (bar)

using a densimeter fitted with 2

contacts (PI) and (P2). This is placed 2.3- Calculation : an example

inside the support beam. These contacts

close one after the other if the volume Determining the filling pressure of the

of gas decreases, and they define two circuit breaker, rated pressure 7 bars,

distinct thresholds. ambient temperature 5C, local atmo­

The contacts are cabled to the terminal spheric pressure 932 mbar.

block inside the cabinet and are usually

On the curve, fig 18, APt for 5·C =
left available to the utility for the follo­
-0.51 bar
wing use:

- the first threshold (PI) acts as a war­

APp = 1.013 - 0.932 = 0.081 bar
ning (top-up necessary).

- the second threshold (P2) is an alarm Pa - 7 - 0 . 5 1 + 0.081

which must be used either to lock the
- 6.571 bar
circuit breaker in position, or to cause

an automatic opening. The option is

chosen by the client according to ope­

rating needs.

All rated performances are guaranteed

up to the minimum specified ambient

temperature and up to the second

threshold (P2).

2 - MEASURING THE DENSITY

When direct measurement of the density

is not possible, this is inspected using

an industrial pressure gauge which mea­

sures effective pressure.

A rated effective pressure, defined for

normal atmospheric pressure (IO 13 hPa)

and an ambient temperature of 20C

corresponds to the rated density.

For each pressure measurement (filling,

0 densimeter threshold inspection...), the

effective rated pressure must be correc­

ted according to the ambient temperatu­

re at the time of measuring and the

atmospheric pressure of the site.

The real pressure is therefore :

P. P,a + APt + APp

2.1- APt, correction according to

temperature

The value for the correction is read di­

rectly from the curve in fig 18.

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 fig 18

PRESSURE CORRECTION ACCORDING TO TEMPERATURE

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 PACKING - TRANSPORT STORAGE

During transport, the circuit breaker is Storage procedures defined below corres­

uncoupled from the operating mecha­ pond to storage times not exceeding

nism. The spring control mechanism is two years. For longer periods, special

vacuum packed in a reinforced plastic packing and procedures have to be stu­

envelope containing dessicants. died.

The effective SF6 filling pressure for

transport and handling is 0.3 bar in the 1 - SHORT STORAGE (AROUND

poles (20C - 1013 hPa). 6 MONTHS)

In all cases, the elements belonging to

any one circuit breaker are packed in The equipment must be stored in its

the same case, which prevents transit transport packaging, this being placed

mistakes during transport. on beams in a place out of the reach

of flooding.

Number of

breaker
2 - MID-TERM STORAGE (LESS
Packing case characteristics
per case
THAN 2 YEARS)
(fig 19)

1 3
2.1 - Circuit breaker

Lenghth L cm 390 390

The equipment must be stored on
Width w cm 100 190
beams with its transport packing ope­
Height H cm 310 310

m? ned, in a closed, aired room out of

Volume 12 23
the reach of flooding.
Gross weight G kg 1300 3250

2.2- Operating mechanism

Special packaging is used for double­

ole circuit breaker.

The operating mechanism is stored in

the same place as the circuit breaker,

as it is not possible to separate these

two sub-assemblies. Gastightness must

be checked in vacuum. If the vacuum

fig 19 is deteriorated, proceed as follows :

- The operating mechanism must be

placed so as to ensure air intake

through the ventilators laid out in the

rear and side panels.

o, -

the
In

through
order

formation

anticondensation
to prevent

of
corrosion

condensation

circuit
damage

must
water,

be

plugged in.

H To this end, a provisional cable shall

be inserted through the compression

gland on the bottom panel and linked

to the corresponding terminals.

,;

i=ii i
. . I

.¥

L k

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 INSTALLATION 1 ­ MOUNTING THE SUPPORT

FRAMEWORK
- Check that the concrete structures

D conform to the circuit breaker drawings. - If the support framework is supplied

- Open the packing case. Take out the by GEC ALSTHOM, proceed as fol­

operating mechanism being careful not lows:

to damage the poles (lift the operating - Assemble each frame to the ground

mechanism slightly to one side). fig 20), fi

x the upper brackets (12) to

- Put the interface and support frame­ the uprights (1 1 ) , then the lower brac­

work packages aside if these are sup­ kets (13).

plied by GEC ALSTHOM. - Fix each support framework to the

- Check that the sub-assemblies are in ground. Always allow at least one

good condition, and that the order num­ shim (18) at each fixing point, between

bers for the operating mechanism and the concrete and the lower bracket (the

the poles correspond. support framework must never rest di­

rectly on the concrete). Use the was­

hers .( I 7) for tightening the support fra­

mework (fixing kit N55010201).

- Check that the top surfaces of the

support framework are horizontal (max.

allowable deviation : 5mm/m).

- Fit the cross-piece (19) on to the

support framework on the operating me­

chanism side only (for fixing the L. V.

cables) (kit N550l0501).

fig 20
[!]
15

12
�

I4 + SCREW H MIO-3O

15 FLAT WASHER MIO

16 + NUT H MIO

9 11

19

- · �- r 4 • SCREW H MIO-3O

__ · - . �- 15 • FLAT WASHER MIO

17

� I
1 16 NUT H MIO

Gen
I

13
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18
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-
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MANUAL
 2 ­ ASSEMBLING THE CIRCUIT

BREAKER ON THE SUPPORT

FRAMEWORK

- Fit the lifting tool on to the upper

terminals as shown in fig 21.

(This tool may be fitted in factory)

fig 21
SCREW H M12-45

WASHER M l 2
Sling
NUTH Ml2

Sling

Sling

- Put the sling on the circuit breaker, Take off the valve protection (1 1 )
lift it up and place it on the support (fig 22).
framework. Check the orientation of the Unscrew the plug (12).
revolving shaft, which determines the po­ Fit the filling tool (13), tightening
sition of the operating mechanism (never the nut by hand.
lift the circuit breaker without taking off Unscrew the cap on the tool val-
the operating mechanism). ve (13). Press the valve briefly: gas
- Fix the beam on to the support fra­ should escape.
mework (assembly kit N 5 5 0 1 0 2 0 1 ) . If no gas escapes, contact our after­
- Remove the lifting tool. sales service.
- Check that there is gas in the poles - Leave the filling tool in place for fur­
(these are filled with gas for transport ther filling (the cap (14) may be repla­
at the effective pressure of 0.3 bar at ced).
20-C 1013 hPa):

.-:.-----------------------,
ct fig 22

11 13

14

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 3 - MOUNTING AND COUPLING

THE OPERATING

MECHANISM (fig 23)

• the

-
Take

operating

Put a
off the

mechanism.

flexible
packing

sling on
protection

the operating
from

mechanism under the roof edge.

- Lift the operating mechanism, offering

up the fixing brackets (1 1 ) on the

beam (12). During this operation, fit the

rod ( 17) on to the lever (I 8). Do not

put any grease on this joint.

- Fit provisionally 2 screws (13) on each

side of the beam (assembly kit

N55010101).

- Fit the pins (16) to determine the fi­

nal position of the operating mechanism.

- Add the other two fixing screws and

tighten up the assembly.

- Block the retaining clip (20) with help %e., ~. lie

from the thin washers (24), placing the­ WARNING: DO NOT CONNECT UP
se between the rod (17) and was­ THE CONTROL MOTOR IN ORDER

her (19), in such a way that X amount TO PREVENT THE CLOSING

of play is obtained - from 0.20 mm SPRING FROM RELOADING. THE

to 0.50 mm between the retaining CIRCUIT BREAKER MUST NOT BE
clip (20) and the washer (19). OPERATED WHEN THE SF6 PRES­

SURE IS LOWER THAN THE SE­

COND THRESHOLD.

fig 23

13

·0
19
D
O· 0 12

12
20 11

X 19
J \

:l
20
I 3 +

15 +
SCREW

WASHER

NUT H
H

MIO
MI0-30

MIO

24

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MANUAL

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2%
 4 - CONNECTING THE SF6

DENSIMETER

Connect up the cable wires of the SF6

densimeter to the operating mechanism

terminal, as per the specific electrical

diagram.

5 - HIGH VOLTAGE CONNECTION

Before coupling the H.V. connectors,

prepare the contact surfaces as follows :

- Dry rub with fine emery cloth.

- Clean carefully to remove the resultant

dust.

- Spread thinly with electrical contact

grease (see below).

- Rub over the grease with A400 water­

proof abrasive paper.

- Assemble immediately.

CONTACT GREASE

q The electrical contact grease must be

made up of a mixture of :

- 50% neutral vaseline (-01835106),

- 50% contact grease ( - 0 1 8 3 5 1 1 8 ) .

To ensure that the mixture is clean, it

should preferably be prepared and kept

in tubes.

A small quantity of the mixture must

be placed on the surface to be grea­

sed, spread out and finally wiped with

a clean cloth, in order to leave a thin

film of grease on the surface.

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I
 FILLING WITH SF6 GAS CHECKING THE PRESSURE

(fig 24)
After allowing the temperature to stabili­

OWING TO THE DANGER INVOL­ ze for at least 12 hours following filling,

it is necessary to check and adjust the

VED WHEN TRANSPORTING POR­
pressure to its corrected value, as defi­
CELAINS, ALL PERSONS PRESENT
ned according to the ambient tempera­
DURING GAS FILLING MUST BE
ture and the atmospheric pressure.
UNDER SHELTER OR RESPECT A

MINIMUM SAFETY DISTANCE

- Fit the filling tool (5) and connect
(ABOUT 50m).
the 0 . . . 1 6 bar pressure gauge (10).

- If the measured pressure is too high,

- Prepare the filling equipment :
adjust the pressure with the pressure
Fit the pressure reducing valve (3)
gauge valve to reach the required cor­
to the gas bottle (I).
rected pressure. If, on the other hand,
Briefly open the bottle tap (2)
the pressure is too low, topping up is
and the handle (8) of the pressure re­
necessary. Pressure adjustment must not
ducing valve to get rid of the air
exceed 0.5 bar; otherwise it would be
contained inside the pipe (about 20s at
necessary to carry out a further inspec­
low flow rate).
tion after a stabilizing time of 2 to 3
- Close the tap (2) and connect the
hours.
pipe (4) to the filling tool (5), already
- Remove the filling tool (5) and put
fitted during inspection for SF6.

C) - Calculate the filling pressure according

back on the plug (12 - fig 22), using a

tightening torque of 4 daN.m (flat 50

to the temperature and the local atmo­
spanner). Tightness is guaranteed only if
spheric pressure (see page 19). Filling
this condition is observed.
will be to the calculated pressure, plus

0.1 bar.

- Open the gas bottle tap (2) and use

the pressure relief valve (3) to obtain

a low flow rate.

- Close the gas bottle tap (2) from fig 24

time to time in order to read the pres­

sure

up

valves
to
on

(2)
the

the

and
gauge

required

(8) in that
(9).

pressure,

order.
Continue

then
filling

close

10
G
- Confirm the reading by fitting the

0...16 bar pressure gauge (10) to the

tool (5) in place of the pipe (4). Keep

the open end of the pipe (4) high up

so that the SF6 gas does not escape

and to prevent damp air from entering.

• When the desired pressure is confir­

0) med, remove the pressure relief valve

and the pipe and store them in a dry

place.

- Remove the filling tool (5) and put

back on the plug (12 - fig 22).

NOTE : The quantity of gas necessary

for filling is given in the technical cha­

racteristics.

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 INSPECTIONS BEFORE COM­

MISSIONNING

The circuit breaker is assembled and

tested entirely in-factory.

In situ inspection after installation is

therefore minimal :

- Check that assembly conforms to the

instructions in the manual.

- Check the gastightness of the SF6 fil­

ling cap, using a leak detector.

- Check the power supply of the L. V.

circuits of the operating mechanism.

- Connect up the motor, allow it to re­

load the closing spring and carry out 5

CO cycles.

OWING TO THE DANGER INVOL­

VED WHEN TRANSPORTING POR­

CELAINS, ALL PERSONS PRESENT

DURING THE FIRST OPERATIONS

MUST BE UNDER SHELTER OR

C, RESPECT A MINIMUM SAFETY

DISTANCE (ABOUT 50m).

- Check that the permanent heating in

the operating mechanism.

- Note the number on the operation

counter.

7,)
 MAINTENANCE

FXT circuit breakers use SF6 as an arc

b extinguishing medium and require only

very little maintenance.

1 ­ MAINTENANCE PLAN

In normal operating conditions, the

maintenance plan may be defined as

follows :

1.1 ­ Periodic visual checking

At least once a year. It is not necessa­

ry to shut down the circuit breaker.

1.2­ Inspections

Every five years. Inspection necessitates

the shutdown of the circuit breaker. It

is not necessary to take apart the inter-

rupting chambers and the other sub-

assemblies.

1.3­ Servicing

Service when one of the following crite­

ria is reached :

1.4 ­ Limit of electrical wear (see 1.5)

- operating time 2 20 years

- number of mechanical cycles > 3000 Electrical wear can be determined by

electric wear : see I .4 or 1.5 means of the curve below. The curve
-
corresponds with the formula :

For circuit breakers which are used only

NI ­ 12500 kA (constant)
very rarely, it is advised to carry out in interruptions
(N = number of made at
addition at least 2 co cycles per year
the value I).
to check that the circuit breaker and its

related control circuits are operating cor- Example: it is possible to ensure 48

rectly. interruptions at the current 16 kA.

o» I(kA)
-

30
25
20
-
16 --- --- ­ -- --D y

I
10 '

'
-

'
-
I
.....
2 '
I

10 20 30 50 100 500 1000 3000 Number of interruptions

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I
 1.5- Interrupting contact wear

measurement

b When limit of electrical wear can not

be determined as described in para­

graph 1.4, it is possible • to estimate the

interrupting contact wear by comparison

of the X dimension, as described abo­

ve, with the X value measured in facto-

ry on the circuit breaker in new condi­

tion. Proceed as follows :

- Disconnect the C.B. from the net­

work, and release springs in the control

mechanism.

- Disconnect the rod, removing the split

pin (20), washer ( 1 9 ) , see figure 23.

- Fit the tooling lever (1 1) onto the

C.B. lever (12), fig 25.

- Fit the tool (21) as per figure 25,

using 3 screws (22). Screw (23) must

be unscrewed.

- Put an indicating lamp on pole I.

- Close the pole, using lever (1 1 ) (lamp

switches on). Screw the screw (23) until

lamp switches otT.

- Measure and note dimension X I.

- Proceed identically, connecting lamp

on pole 2, then 3. Measure and note

dimensions X2 and X3.

As contacts wear increases, dimension

X1, X2, X3 decreases. Compare the

measured dimensions X with those mea­

sured during factory tests of circuit

breaker. The initial value is engraved on

housing at each pole base.

The variation (Xinitial Xmeasured}

must not exceed 29 mm.

23 22
fig 25

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9
 2 ­ MAINTENANCE OPERATIONS

PERIODIC VISUAL CHECKING

•
INSPECTION

: : SERVICE (OPERATING TIME)

: : SERVICE (MECHANICAL OPERATIONS)

: : : : SERVICE (ELECTRICAL WEAR)

: : : : :

Operation counter reading.

■ ■ ■ ■ ■
: : : : :

Overall check : appearance (corrosion, paintwork, signs of heating).

■ ■ ■ :

: : :

Check operation of permanent heating. Check ventilators.

■ ■ ■ ■ ■
: : : :

: If the circuit breaker is fitted with a permanent SF6 pressure gauge,

■ ■ ■ :

: : : : : check that the needle is in the green area (crossing of the needle and

: : : : : site temperature circle).

: : : :

: : Check SF6 densimeter thresholds. Then adjust pressure to its

:
■ ■
: : : rated value.

o,
:

■ : : Check arcing contact wear (if necessary, see 1.5).

:
■
.
: : : :

:
■ ■ ■ : Check tightening of parts not subject to pressure (framework ­

: : deck - cabinet).

: : : :

• ■ ■ ■ : Check tightening of low voltage terminals ( 6 months after

: : : : : commissionning).

: : : :

■ ■ ■ : Check relay operation.

:
' : : : :

: ■ : Check latch operation.

■ ■
: : :

: ■ ■ ■ ■ Lubricate gear wheels, chains, operating axles, runners, springs.

: : :

: ■ ■ :
■ Check motor drive belt, change it if necessary.

:
■ ■ : Change opening stop.

: :

: ■ : Change door seals, side pannel seals and roof seals.

: :

■ ■ ■ ■ Measure operating times for poles and auxiliary contacts.

D :

■ ■ ■ ■ Carry out operations at recommended cycles and at rated voltage.

-
: : : ■ ■ Replace (or repair) interrupting chambers.

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SAE
7
VASELINE OIL

SAE 90 OIL

Ot

View F

fig 31

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 4.2- Motor removal and replacement
fig 32
(fig 32)

D -

-
Open the

Remove
C.B.

fuses
and release springs.

or open the C.B. in

motor circuit.

- Remove the left-hand side panel (20)

of the operating mechanism.

- Disconnect the wiring.

20

Remove nuts ( 1 2 ) and washers ( 1 3 ) .

Take out the motor (1 1 ) .

Replace the motor by one with the

same reference, motor is normally sup­

plied with its notched wheel (14) and

plate (16).

@
11

12
x 4
- Put back and fix the assembly on to
H M6
the operating mechanism using the
0,9 daN.m
nuts (12) and washers (13).

Take care to place the belt (1 5 ) on

14 15 13 12 16 11
the small notched wheel (14).

- Before blocking, check the correct

tension in the belt (I 5).

D
.es..mu{

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 4.3- Motor drive belt replacement

(fig 33) fig 33

- Open the C.B. and release springs.

- Remove fuses or open the C.B. in

motor circuit.

- Remove the left-hand side panel of

the operating mechanism.

- Remove the motor, unscrewing

nuts (12) and washers (13).

- If applicable, remove the voltage re­

lease electromagnet.

- Turn the cam (22) in top neutral

point position (PMH), using the crank if

necessary.

- Fit the tool (17):

Insert the rod ( 17) under the le­

ver (21),

Put the strap (17 a) on the

part (26) and screw the nut (17b) to

position the rod (17) and maintain the

lever (21).

- Put the cam (22) in low neutral point

position (PMB) turning the wheel (24).

Remove screw (27) and spacer (16)

- Remove the worn belt.

- Insert a new belt (15) between the

plate and the pin, in point (A).

- Position the belt (1 5 ) on the notched

wheel (24). LOCTIT�

- Put back the spacer (16) and

262,fjf
screw (14) (stick the screw using LOC­

TITE 262)

- check the good position of the 17

belt (15) on the noched wheel (24) and

through columns (25). .%o

- Put back motor (1 1 ) using nuts (12) H M8-16

and washers (13). Take care to place

the belt (1 5 ) on the small notched

wheel (14). Before blocking, check the

correct tension in the belt.

- Turn the cam (22) in top neutral

0) point position (PMH).

- Unscrew the nut (17b) and remove

the tool (17).

11
- Put back parts which were removed

before (voltage release electromagnet...)

- Put back the side panel of the ope­

rating mechanism.

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 4.4- Closing or opening electromagnet fig 34
replacement

(voltage release electromagnet) [CosmyG_., lk_

(fig 34) gap 2 mm · L>>
13

The electromagnets are accessible by re­

moving the left-hand side panel.

The electromagnet support brackets (I I)

are factory fixed with pins (12) so as

to ensure the correct stroke of the elec­

tromagnets.
stroke F - ­
11 mm,
To replace an electromagnet :

- Disconnect the wiring.

- Remove the 2 fixing screws (13).

14/#i
J

- Replace the electromagnet with one of

the same type. Stick the screws (13)

+l

with LOCTITE 262. 2 m m • _-

- Connect the wiring.

13
NOTE: The support bracket (11) is

pinned after adjusting to a gap of 2

11
C) mm.

The screw (14) is adjusted so that the

stroke of the core of the electromagnet

is limited to I Imm. { « te e /@
4 I i mm

12

I coil 2 coils

C)

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 4.5 - Replacing an opening Replace using an electromagnet with

electromagnet (voltage loss the same part number. Screw the

electromagnet) (fig 35). rod {I S ) tightly into the core (16), pu­

ling back the nuts and washers as

The electromagnet support brackets (11)
shown in the diagram (fig 35).
are fixed and pinned (I 2) in factory so - Refit the coil (18) on to the support
as to ensure correct electromagnet tra­
bracket (1D, ft the core (16), taking
vel. care that the washer (19) is in place.
To replace an electromagnet :
Screw the assembly together with the
- Disconnect the wiring screws (13).
- Remove the two nuts (13) and the
- Compress the spring (20) to keep the
split pins (12).
core against the stop. Check the 2mm
- Remove the two screws (14) to free gap between the screw head and the
the coil (18) (NOTA: These two srews
bracket (22). When this gap is obtai­
are stuck with "Loctite" during assem­
ned, tighten and pin the bracket (1 1)
bly.)
once more.
- Unscrew the core (16) rod ( 1 5 ) .

fig 35
15

C)

22

16

II
19

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 '

4.6- Opening stop replacement

(fig 36-37)
)
fig 36 ( :

The stop is accessible by removing the )

•
(
right-hand side panel, and the roof. )
(

)
• To remove the stop, it is first neces­ . a •

sary to remove the opening spring res­

14
traint (fig 36) :

- Make a mark A on the head of the :

screw (I I) and on the fixed part (12).

- measure and note down the dimension

(Z).

- Cut the metal wire ( 1 3 ) .

- Unscrew the screw (I I) until the z

spring (14) is free.
12

"
I 1 �

I
il\
I{M Y
A
n / i \13

fig 37
• Change the stop (fig 37): 12

- Remove the 2 CHC M6 screws (1 1 )

and the nylstop nuts (12).

- Replace the rubber plate (13), the

plate (14) and the 2 plates (15).

- Put back 2 new screws (11) and 2

nuts (12). The screws (1D), once tighte­

ned, must leave a gap of about 0.5mm

between the plate (14) and the body of

the stop.

• Put back the spring restraint (fig 36):

- Screw in the screw to obtain the inti­

Q) tial dimension (Z).

- Adjust the rotation of the screw (1 1)

by making the marks (A) coincide.

VIEW F
- Stop the screw (I I) from turning with

a galvanized wire (13).

gap 0.5 mm

)
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