PPMV Product Management

GSec
SF6 load-break switch-disconnector

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Three position switch disconnector

Upper terminal
SF6 line disconnector

SF6 earthing switch

Insulate busbar from cables

Grounds cable side

Lower terminal
Capacitive dividers intergrated

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Compact and safe structure

Upper part in epoxy resin and filled with SF6:

long-term protection against external environment

Sealed for life: 30 years

Lower part in stainless steel

Metallic partition (PM) between busbar and cable compartments

Safety for operators during maintenance activities

Lower bushings with integrated capacitive dividers:

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compact design

Direct cable connection

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Actuators
Line actuators:

Single spring mechanism

(1S dead centre)

Double spring mechanism

(2S stored energy)
Earth actuator:

Single spring mechanism

(1S dead centre)

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.

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Line operating slot

Earth operating slot
Line diagram with indicators
Pushbuttons (for 2S actuator)
Voltage indicators
Spring charged signal
Fuse blown signal

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Actuators diagrams
1S Single Spring

2S Double Spring

time

Actuation speed is independent from operator

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time

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Typical units

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GSec/T1

GSec/T2

1S Single spring mechanism

2S Double spring mechanism

(stored energy)

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Typical units

GSec/IB

1S Single spring mechanism

2S Double spring mechanism

For panels with removable

circuit breakers

Fuse tripping system

Fuse base

Fuse blown indicator

Downstream earthing switch

(interlocked)

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GSec/T2F

Downstream earthing switch

(interlocked)

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Mechanical interlocks for safety

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(3)

Closed

Open - Isolated

Earth

It is possible to close the earthing switch only if the line switchdisconnector is open

Earthing switch Panel door

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(2)

Line disconnector - Earthing switch

(1)

It is possible to open the door only if the earthing switch is closed

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Wide range of accessories

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Safety and Compactness

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SF6 three-positions LBS
Three positions load-break
switch disconnector:
SF6 Load break switch

SF6 Disconnector

SF6 Earthing switch

(cable side)

Rated Voltage [kV]

12
(1S / 2S)

17.5
(1S / 2S)

24
(1S / 2S)

Rated Current [A]

630 / 800

630 / 800

630

16(3s) / 25(2s)

16(3s) / 20(3s)

16(3s) / 20(2s)

Short time current [kA]

Mechanical class
Electrical class
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Line: M1 / M2 Earth: M0
Line: E3 Earth: E2