Medium Voltage Distribution

MCset 17.5 kV
Air insulated switchboard
Withdrawable switchgear
SF6 or vacuum technology

Catalogue

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 A new path for achieving
your electrical installations

A comprehensive offer

MCset is part of a comprehensive offer of products that are perfectly

coordinated to meet all medium and low voltage electrical
distribution requirements. All of these products have been designed
to work together: electrical, mechanical and communication
compatibility.
The electrical installation is thus both optimised and has improved
performance:
b better service continuity,
b increased personnel and equipment safety,
b guaranteed upgradeability,
b efficient monitoring and control.
You therefore have all the advantages at hand in terms of know-
how and creativity for achieving optimised, safe, upgradeable
and compliant installations.

Tools for facilitating the design and installation

With Schneider Electric, you have a complete range of tools to help

you get to know and install the products whilst complying with
current standards and good working practices. These tools,
technical sheets and guides, design software, training courses, etc
are regularly updated.

Schneider Electric is associating itself

with your know-how and your creativity
to produce optimised, safe, upgradeable
and compliant installations
For a real partnership with you

A universal solution doesn’t exist because each electrical

installation is specific. The variety of combinations on offer allows
you to truly customise the technical solutions.
You are able to express your creativity and put your know-how
to best advantage when designing, manufacturing and exploiting
an electrical installation.

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MCset 17.5 kV Contents

Presentation 2
Field of application 2
Continuity of service and complete safety 3
MCset, a comprehensive solution 4
Quality assurance - environment 7
MCset range 8
Description 8
Technical characteristics 10
Operating conditions 11
Protection of people 12
Specific applications 13
Marine and Navy applications 14
Choice of functional units 16
Cubicle description 18
AD type cubicles Incomer and feeder 18
CL - GL type cubicles Line-up bussectioning 19
TT type cubicles Metering - Busbar earthing 20
DI type cubicles Fuse switch feeder 21
Motorpact Transition cubicle 22
Motorpact Motor protection and control 23
Protection, monitoring and control 25
Thermal diagnosis 25
Protection system Sepam range 26
Sepam series 20, series 40, series 80, Sepam 100 27
Sepam series 20, series 40, series 80 Selection guide 28
Instrument transformers 29
Switchgear 34
Withdrawable parts 34
Vacuum type switchgear 36
Evolis 17.5 kV circuit breaker 36
Evolis HP circuit breaker 44
CTV1 contactor 50
SF6 type switchgear 52
LF circuit breaker 52
Rollarc contactor 58
DI switch cubicle 62
Installation 65
Extraction withdrawable parts 65
Implementation examples 66
Connections 68
Appendices 70
Cubicle equipment 70
Current transformers (Selection guide) 71
A few references 72

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 Presentation Field of application

MCset adapts to all electrical power

distribution requirements from 1 to 17.5 kV

MCset is an indoor, metal-clad switchgear unit intended for the MV section

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of HV/MV substations and high power MV/MV substations.

b MCset offers you:

v pre-engineered and adaptable solutions tailored to your specific
requirements,
v SF6 and vacuum switching technologies,
v significantly reduced maintenance,
v local support centres throughout the world.

b MCset gives you the advantages of:

v continuity of service for your networks,
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v enhanced safety for your staff and operations,

v optimized investment throughout the life of your installation,
v the possibility of integrating your medium voltage switchboard
in a monitoring and control system.

Applications
Production and distribution
b Electric power stations (thermal, nuclear),
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b Auxiliary substations,
b Source substations.

Industry
b Oil & gas,
b Chemical industry,
b Paper mills,
b Metallurgy,
b Car industry,
b Mining,
b Cement plants,
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b …

Infrastructure
b Airports,
b Ports,
b Hospitals,
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b Water treatment,
b …

Marine and Navy applications

b Cruisers,
b Container ships,
b Tankers,
b Offshore platforms, fixed and mobile,
b LNG (Liquid Natural Gas),
b Navy,
b …

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 Presentation Continuity of service
and complete safety

MCset is solidly based on extensive experience acquired throughout

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the world and provides your electrical network with a high level of
dependability and safety.
MCset integrates a host of innovative solutions designed around proven
techniques: high performance switchgear, digital protection, monitoring
and control systems, enclosures capable of withstanding internal arcing.
From its very conception, MCset has taken account of three key user
requirements:

Safety
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b Operations are all performed from the front, including access to

connections and busbars.
b Racking in and out is only possible with the door closed.
b The power-on indicator is situated on the front of the functional unit.
b The earthing switch has making capacity.
b One single ‘‘anti-reflex” handle is used for all MCset operations.
b Internal arc withstand developed for all functional units.
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Reliability
b Type testing was carried out for each performance level in the MCset
range.
b The design, manufacturing and testing of MCset was carried out
according to ISO 9001: 2000 quality standard.
b Three-dimensional computer modeling techniques were used to study
the electrical fields.

Simplicity
b A user interface which is easily understood by everybody.
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b Interlocks and padlocks preventing operator errors.

b Sepam-type protection units enabling on-site information retrieval
without any additional devices.
b Maintenance limited to simple, routine operating checks and cleaning
and greasing every 5 to 10 years.
b Easy installation due to identical civil engineering dimensions for
all cubicles and installation being possible against a wall.

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 Presentation MCset, a comprehensive solution

MCset provides the most efficient means to control and protect a wide
range of applications.
Due to the devices it comprises, MCset can be easily integrated into
a monitoring and control system.

Sepam protection and control units

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Sepam series 20, series 40 and series 80 digital protection relays take full
advantage of Merlin Gerin experience in electrical network protection.
Sepam series 20, series 40 and series 80 provides all the necessary
functions:
b effective protection of people and property,
b accurate measurements and detailed diagnosis,
b integral equipment control,
b local or remote indication and operation.

Easy evolution
Addition of communication, digital I/O’s, analog output, or temperature
acquisition are possible due to its modular design.

PowerMeter and Circuit Monitor metering units

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The PowerLogic PowerMeter replaces a full complement of basic analog

meters. This cost effective, high performance meter provides a full
complement of accurate true-rms metering values.
The PowerLogic series 3000/4000 Circuit Monitor is designed for critical
power users and large energy consumers, to provide the information needed
to confidently enter the evolving world of deregulation.
It can be adapted to meter almost any time-of-use or real-time rate.

Monitoring and control

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MCset can be easily:

b integrated into an existing monitoring and control system:
communication between Sepam digital relays and PowerMeter/Circuit
Monitor metering devices via a standard protocol (Modbus),
b integrated into a SMS PowerLogic electrical installation monitoring
system.

Thermal diagnosis system

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Specially designed for Schneider Electric MV equipment,

this system continuously monitors the temperature rise, using optical fibres
and sensors installed at the heart of the sensitive areas.
Thermal diagnosis system reduces the probability of failure and reduces
maintenance time.

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 Presentation MCset, a comprehensive solution
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MCset Transparent Ready™ option

MCset switchboards integrate Web technologies so that you can find out
information about your electrical installation as easy as opening a Web page.
All you need is a standard Web browser and a PC connected to your local
area network.
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TCP/IP over Ethernet

Simple choice
Hub A simple choice between TRe-1 and TRe-2 service levels allows you
Front socket to easily order your Transparent Ready™ MCset switchboard.
A customized level is also available.
EGX400 Your Transparent Ready™ MCset switchboard comes equipped with
a Web server including Web pages dedicated to power equipment data.
Sepam

Easy commissioning
Sepam Transparent Ready™ equipment is delivered ready to connect and
commission. A Quick Start guide, packaged with your switchboard,
CM/PM
provides three easy-to-follow steps.

MCset switchboard

Functionalities provided
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TRe-1 TRe-2
Instantaneous readings b b
Displays automatically updated meter values
Circuit summary b b
Displays the RMS current 3-phase average (A),
the real power (kW), the power factor,
the circuit breaker status (if applicable), etc.
Load current summary b b
Displays the current RMS value for each phase (A),
for all circuits
Demand current summary b b
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Displays the average demand current value for each phase (A),
for all circuits
Power summary b b
Displays the present demand (kW), the peak demand (kW)
and the times and dates of the records
Energy summary b b
Displays the energy (kWh) the reactive energy (kvarh),
and the times and dates of the records
Instantaneous readings, all devices b
Displays automatically updated meter values
for all the communicating devices in the equipment
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Basic historical data logging, energy and trending b

Displays automatically updated meter values
for all the communicating devices in the equipment
Log displays b
Displays data as time curves, or tables
Export of data tables b
Allows data tables to be exported in a standard
Windows format

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 Presentation MCset, a comprehensive solution
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Specifying Implementing Schneider Electric Services, by your side

throughout the life of your installation
Specifying
We help you to define your solutions: selection guide,
technical assistance, advice…

Implementing
We oversee the completion and commissioning of your installation:
design, cost optimization, guaranteed performances and dependability,
Modernizing Operating
commissioning tests, etc.

Operating
We help run your daily operations in real time: maintenance contract,
technical assistance, supply of replacement parts, corrective and
preventive maintenance, operation and maintenance training, etc.

Modernizing
We can bring the performance of your installation up to date:
installation audit, switchgear diagnosis, adaptation and modification,
end of life recycling, etc.

Examples of services provided

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Warranty extension
A warranty extension is proposed if your installation is checked
by ourselves before being commissioned.

Circuit breaker-contactor diagnosis

Throughout the life of the equipment, it is possible to carry out routine
measurement of its characteristics in order to optimize maintenance.
This service may be part of a global installation maintenance contract.

End-of-life recycling
Schneider Electric Services has an operational subsidiary allowing you
to recycle your medium voltage switchgear.

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 Presentation Quality assurance - environment
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Certified quality: ISO 9001 version 2000

A major asset
In each of its units, Schneider Electric integrates a functional organization
whose main role is to check quality and monitor compliance with standards.
This procedure is:
b uniform throughout all departments,
b recognized by many customers and approved organizations.
But above all, it is its strict application that has allowed us to obtain
the recognition of an independent organization:
The French Quality Assurance Association (AFAQ).
The quality system for the design and manufacture of MCset
is certified to be in conformity with the requirements of
ISO 9001 version 2000 quality assurance standard.

Strict and systematic checks

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During manufacture, each MCset functional unit is subject to systematic

routine testing with the aim of checking the quality and conformity
of the following features:
b measuring of opening and closing speeds,
b measuring of operating torque,
b dielectric test,
b testing of safety systems and interlocks,
b testing of low voltage components,
b conformity with drawings and diagrams.
The results obtained are recorded and approved by the quality control
department on each device’s test certificate.
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This therefore guarantees product traceability.

b Checking SF6 switchgear
v sealing test,
v filling pressure test.
b Checking vacuum switchgear
Each vacuum interrupter, sealed and airtight, is checked for the quality of
the vacuum obtained. This pressure measurement is based on the proven
“magnetron discharge” method.
Using this sophisticated procedure, measurement is very precise and does
not require access to the inside of the bulb, thus not affecting the airtight seal.

Protected environment
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In order to help you protect the environment and to relieve you of any
concerns in terms of stock or dismantling, Schneider Electric Services
offers to take back your equipment at the end of its life.
MCset has been designed with environmental protection in mind:
b the materials used, insulators and conductors are identified,
easily separable and recyclable,
b the SF6 can be recovered at the end of the equipment’s life and reused
after treatment,
b production sites are certified to ISO 14001.

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MCset range Description

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Busbars

LV control
cabinet

Sepam

Wiithdrawable
part

Current
transformers

Cables
connection

Voltage
transformers
compartment

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Make up of an MCset switchboard

MCset switchboards are made up of several interconnected functional units.
Power connections are made between functional units within a switchboard via
a single busbar.
The electrical continuity of all metal frames is provided by the connection of each
functional unit’s earthing busbar to the switchboard’s main earthing circuit.
Low voltage wiring trays are provided in the switchboard above the low voltage
control cabinets.
LV cables can enter the switchboard through the top or bottom of each functional unit.

Description of a functional unit

A functional unit comprises all equipment in the main and auxiliary circuits
which together provide a protection function. Each functional unit combines
all the components which are required to fulfil this function:
b the cubicle,
b the protection, monitoring and control system,
b the withdrawable part.

The cubicle
LSC2B The cubicle is of LSC2B (Loss of Service Continuity Category) type as defined by
(Loss of Service Continuity IEC 62271-200): IEC standard 62271-200, in other words the medium voltage parts are compartmented
using metal partitions (PM class) which are connected to earth and which separate:
this category defines the possibility b the busbars,
of keeping other compartments energised b the withdrawable part (circuit-breaker, fuse-contactor, disconnector truck or
(in service) when opening a main circuit earthing truck),
compartment. b MV connections, earthing switch, current sensors and voltage transformers
as required.
MCset guarantees a high level of protection of people; when a compartment
containing a main circuit is open, the other compartments and/or functional units
may remain energised.
The low voltage auxiliaries and monitoring unit are in a control cabinet separated
from the medium voltage section.
Four basic cubicle layouts are offered:
b incomer or feeder AD
b line up bussection CL - GL
b busbar metering and earthing TT
b switch-fuse feeder DI
AD and CL cubicles have withdrawable vacuum type circuit-breaker and
contactor switchgear.

The protection, monitoring and control system

This includes:
b Sepam, protection, monitoring and control unit,
b current sensors, which may be of 3 types,
v conventional current transformers,
v low voltage toroid type current transformers,
v LPCT type current transformers.
v CSP type broad-range current transformers,
b voltage transformers,
b zero sequence core balance current transformers (CSH type).

The withdrawable part

This includes:
b the circuit-breaker, contactor or the earthing truck with its closing and opening
mechanism, or the disconnector truck,
b the lever-type propulsion mechanism for racking in-out,
b interlocks to fix the withdrawable part on the fixed part either in service position
or disconnected.

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 MCset range Technical characteristics

The values below are given for normal operating conditions as defined in
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IEC 62271-200 and 60694.

Rated voltage (kV)

7.2 12 17.5 (7)
Rated insulation level
Power frequency withstand voltage 50 Hz - 1 min (r ms kV) 20 28 38 (9)
Lightning impulse withstand voltage 1.2/50 µs (kV peak) 60 75 95
Nominal current and maximum short time withstand current (1)
Functional unit with circuit breaker
Short time withstand Ith max. (kA/3 s) 25 25 25
current 31.5 31.5 31.5
40 40 40
(kA/3 s) (8) 50 50 50 (7)
Rated current In max. busbar (A) 4000 4000 4000
Rated current In CB (A) 1250 1250 1250
2500 2500 2500
IAC (internal arc classification): 3150 3150 3150
The metal enclosed switchgear may 4000 (2) (5) 4000 (2) (5) 4000 (2) (5)
have different types of accessibility Functional unit with fuse-contactor (3)
on the various sides of its enclosure. Short time withstand Ith max. (kA) 50 (4) 50 (4) (6)
current
For identify purpose of different sides of
Rated current In max. (A) 250 200 (6)
the enclosure, the following code shall be Functional unit with switch-fuse (DI cubicle)
used (according to IEC 62271-200 Short time withstand Ith max. (kA) 50 (4) 50 (4) 31,5 (4)
standard). current
Rated current In max. ≤ (A) 200 200 200
A: restricted access to authorized personnel
Internal arc withstand (maximum value)
only (kA/1 s) 50 50 50
F: access to the front side
(1) For functional units equipped with circuit breakers or fuse-contactors,
L: access to the lateral side the breaking capacity is equal to the short time withstand current. In all cases, the device peak
R: access to the rear side. making capacity is equal to 2.5 times the short time withstand current.
(2) With fan.
(3) Lightning impulse dielectric withstand voltage = 60 kV peak.
(4) Limited by fuses.
(5) With LF circuit breaker (with Evolis circuit breaker, consult us).
(6) With Rollarc contactor.
(7) Limited to 15 kV - 50 kA with Evolis HP circuit breaker.
Limited to 17.5 kV - 40 kA with LF circuit breaker.
(8) Limited to 1 s for In circuit breaker: 1250 A.
(9) For Evolis HP circuit breaker: 42 kV.

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 MCset range Operating conditions

Operating conditions
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Normal operating conditions, according to IEC 62271-1 for indoor switchgear

b Ambient air temperature:
v less than or equal to 40°C,
v less than or equal to 35°C on average over 24 hours,
v greater than or equal to – 5°C.
b Altitude:
v less than or equal to 1000 m,
v above 1000 m, a derating coefficient is applied (please consult us).
b Atmosphere:
v no dust, smoke or corrosive or inflammable gas and vapor, or salt
(clean industrial air).
b Humidity:
v average relative humidity over a 24 hour period ≤ 95%,
v average relative humidity over a 1 month period ≤ 90%,
v average vapor pressure over a 24 hour period ≤ 2.2 kPa,
v average vapor pressure over a 1 month period ≤ 1.8 kPa.
Specific operating conditions (please consult us)
MCset has been developed to meet the following specific conditions:
b temperature (possible derating),
b corrosive atmospheres, vibrations, (possible adaptation).
Storage conditions
In order to retain all of the functional unit’s qualities when stored for prolonged
periods, we recommend that the equipment is stored in its original packaging,
in dry conditions sheltered from the sun and rain at a temperature of between
– 25°C and + 55°C.

Standards
The MCset range meets the following international standards:
b IEC 60694: clauses common to high voltage switchgear,
b IEC 62271-200 (60298): metal-enclosed switchgear for alternating current
at rated voltages of between 1 and 52 kV,
b IEC 62271-100 (60056): high voltage alternating current circuit breakers,
b IEC 60470 : high voltage alternating current contactors,
b IEC 60265-1: high voltage switches,
b IEC 60282-2: high voltage fuses,
b IEC 62271-102 (60129): alternating current disconnectors and earthing switches,
b IEC 60255: measurement relay and protection unit,
b IEC 60044-1: current transformers,
b IEC 60044-2: voltage transformers.

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 MCset range Protection of people

MCset internal arc

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Basic version (gas exhaust)

MCset is designed to eliminate the effects of internal arcing in total safety, due to:
b metal flaps positioned above the enclosure, which in the case of internal fault,
limit overpressure in the compartments.
b nonflammable materials used for the cubicle.
Internal arc version
MCset is designed to withstand and protect operators in the case of failure due to
an internal arc.
MCset has been successfully tested using type tests.
Protection against internal arcing is available on 25 kA, 31.5 kA, 40 kA and 50 kA
ratings.
MCset proposes several options to install an internal arc switchboard.
b 3-sided internal arc protection
MCset switchboard with tunnel For an MCset switchboard fitted against a wall, access to the rear of the cubicle
is impossible. Internal arc protection on 3 sides is sufficient.
b 4-sided internal arc protection
In the case of an MCset switchboard installed in the middle of a room, internal arc
protection on 4 sides is necessary in order to protect an operator who goes behind
the cubicle.
b Installation in a room with limited ceiling height:
v height exceeding 2.8 m, potential for installing a tunnel above the switchboard to
prevent reflection of hot gases on the ceiling.
Ceiling height Tunnel
2.8 m < h < 4 m Mandatory
h>4m Not mandatory

b Internal arcing detector

MCset has 2 systems that can detect internal arcing and switch off the power supply
so as to limit the fault duration.
v electromechanical detector
This system employs a positive security electromechanical tripping circuit,
positioned on the cubicle’s flap valves.
This set transmits the information to the Sepam to give the opening order to the
circuit breaker located upstream of the fault.
v optic detector (VAMP system)
Internal arcing is detected by optical sensors which will measure the light caused by
the initiation of arcing. Based on this information, an electronic module, after
processing the information, will give the opening order to the circuit breaker located
upstream of the fault.

Dependable mechanical control devices

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All operations are carried out from the front face, including access to connections
and busbars.
The user is guided through icon-diagrams on each front panel making it easy
to understand the operating sequence and device status.
Interlocks and padlocks prevent operator errors.
Several additional levels of security also protect operators:
b racking in and out is only possible with the door closed.
b locking of the MV door open if the LV plug of the circuit breaker is not plug-in.
b the very extensive set of mechanical and electrical interlocks do not allow operator
error. These can be added to by key locks or padlocks according to specific
operating procedures. Each selector can be fitted with one to three padlocks.
b all operations are carried out from the front face including access to connections
and busbars.
b the voltage present indicator is located on the front face of the functional unit,
in the immediate vicinity of the earthing switch control.
b disarming of circuit breaker when racking out. This function enables the circuit
breaker control springs to be disarmed during the extraction operation.
b locking of withdrawable part/cable compartment. This function disables the
possibility of racking the withdrawable part in if the front panel (cable compartment)
is not installed.

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 MCset range Specific applications

Nuclear
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The medium voltage electrical distribution switchgear in a nuclear power station

must meet the most stringent requirements.
Schneider Electric’s experience in this area over more than 30 years is proposed to
you via the MCset range.
Certified by the chief nuclear standards (IEC, RCCE), MCset provides you with:
b Optimized personal safety,
b Solidity of electrical and mechanical solutions,
b Switchgear subjected to various tests:
v seismic,
v electrodynamic,
v switch-off.
b Panel of compact cubicles.

Seismic areas
MCset meets international seismic specifications.
Test procedures follow IEC 60068-3-3 standard.
MCset is qualified following the standards:
b UBC 97,
b IBC 2000,
b MSK 64,
b ENDESA.

DEP Shell
MCset switchboards are certified by Shell n compliance with DEP 33.67.51.31 Gen
(July 1998) for MV equipments.

GOST R certification (Russia)

The GOST R certification system applies to most of the products sold and used
in Russia.
As far as electrical equipment is concerned, this certificate applies when
the equipment is used under the following conditions:
b electrical equipment designed for use in an explosive environment and in mines,
b equipment related to the oil and gas industries: prospecting, exploration, refining,
transportation, storage,
b equipment used in the chemical and petrochemical industries and considered
to be potentially hazardous because it operates in a toxic, explosive and aggressive
environment,
b electrical heating equipment used to produce ferrous and non-ferrous metal casting.
This certification is drawn up by an organisation external to Schneider Electric from
all the product technical documents and must conform to the following Russian
standards:
b GOST 2.601-95
b PB 03-576-03
b PB 03-584-03.
The entire MCset range meets the GOST certification requirements.

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 MCset range Marine and Navy applications

Derived from standard MCset, a Marine version has been developed to meet specific
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conditions when used on ships or offshore platforms (vibrations/impacts, slant, etc.).

This version carries over the electrical and dimensional characteristics of the
standard range, adapted to marine requirements:
b metalclad compartmented cubicle (LSC2B type),
b front access,
b withdrawable circuit breaker,
b Sepam protection and control chain,
b internal arc withstand,
b thermal diagnosis (optional).

Environmental conditions
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Ambient temperature –5 to +45°C

Humidity On 24 h 95%
On 1 month 90%
Vibrations Frequency range
(IEC 60068-2-6) 2 to 13.2 Hz 1 mm
13.2 to 100 Hz 0.7 g

Certifications
MCset Marine (*) is approved by:
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b Lloyds Register (LR),

b Bureau Veritas (BV),
b Det Norske Veritas (DNV),
b Germanischer Lloyd (GL),
b Registro Italiano Navale (RINA).

(*) With LF circuit breaker

(For Evolis circuit breaker, consult us).

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MCset range Marine and Navy applications (cont.)

Compact version
To meet space constraints (clearance under ceiling) that are sometimes
indispensable, a specific version is proposed.
Rated voltage (kV)
7.2 12 17.5
Rated insulation level
Power frequency withstand voltage 50 Hz - 1 min (r ms kV) 20 28 38
Lightning impulse withstand voltage 1.2/50 µs (kV peak) 60 75 95
Nominal current and maximum short time withstand current (1)
Functional unit with circuit breaker
Short time withstand Ith max. (kA/3 s) 25 25 25
current
Rated current In max. busbar (A) 3150 3150 3150
Rated current In CB (A) 1250 1250 1250
2500 2500 2500
3150 3150 3150
Functional unit with Rollarc fuse-contactor (3)
Short time withstand Ith max. (kA) 50 (4) 50 (4)
current
Rated current In max. (A) 250 200
Internal arc withstand (maximum value) AFLR
(kA/1 s) 25 25 25

(1) For functional units equipped with circuit breakers or fuse-contactors,

the breaking capacity is equal to the short time withstand current. In all cases, the device peak
making capacity is equal to 2.5 times the short time withstand current.
(3) Lightning impulse dielectric withstand voltage = 60 kV peak.
(4) Limited by fuses.

b Internal arcing withstand is ensured by the use of a tunnel specifically designed for
marine applications. Located above the cubicle, it can evacuate gases due to arcing
effects.
b A low voltage control cabinet has also been designed to meet the need for using
numerous control and monitoring systems and LV components.
b The cubicles are provided with switchgear employing SF6 or vacuum technology
(please consult us).
b The incoming/outgoing feeder cubicles are connected by cables through the
bottom.
b Skids are available on option to group together several cubicles on a platform for
improved rigidity and to absorb vibrations by means of dampers. They also facilitate
handling and installation of the switchboard.
b Motor starter applications: see Motorpact catalogue (page 23).

Tunnel for internal arcing gases

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Auxiliary cable duct

Higher low voltage control cabinet (640 mm)

2530

“Anti-rolling” handle

1200

85 Skid (option)

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MCset range Choice of functional units

The MCset range comprises 13 functional applications.

The table below can be used to link requirements to functional units and gives basic
information on the general composition of each unit.
Selection guide:
You want to supply power to a transformer.
The chosen solution is a transformer feeder/breaker.
The corresponding functional unit will therefore be a TF-B,
comprising a AD cubicle equipped with a withdrawable circuit breaker,
and transformer application Sepam.

Function Incomer (1) Feeder

Line Transformer Generator Line Transformer Transformer

Functional unit LI-B TI-B GI-B LF-B TF-B TF-S

Cubicle AD1-2-3 AD1-2-3 AD1-2-3 AD1-2-3 AD1-2-3 DI 2

Device Circuit breaker Circuit breaker Circuit breaker Circuit breaker Circuit breaker Fuse-switch

Sepam protection relay

Applications Substation Transformer Generator Substation Transformer Transformer
Single line diagrams
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Sepam Sepam

(1) The direct incomer (functional unit without circuit breaker, equipped with a fixed busbar bridge)
is produced using cubicles AD1-2-3.
(2) Transition cubicle for MCC application (Motorpact).

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MCset range Choice of functional units (cont.)

Feeder Bussectioning Metering Motorpact

and busbar transition (2)
earthing
Motor Motor Capacitor Capacitor Switchboard Substation Motor control
MF-B MF-C CB-B CB-C BS-B SS-B BB-V

AD1-2-3 AD1C AD1-2-3 AD1C CL1-2-3 et AD1-2-3 TT1-2

Motorpact Motorpact GL1-2-3
Circuit breaker Fuse contactor Circuit breaker Fuse contactor Circuit breaker Circuit breaker

Motor Motor Capacitor Capacitor Busbar Substation

MT20081

MT20083

MT20081

MT20083

MT20084

DE55076

MT20078

DE60167
Sepam Sepam Sepam
Sepam

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 Cubicle description AD type cubicles
Incomer and feeder

AD1, AD2, AD3

DE55082

DE56775
1

2
H

5
4

6
3

W D

MV compartments
MT20080

1 Busbars for cubicle interconnection

2 Withdrawable part
3 MV connections by cables accessible from the front face
Sepam
4 Earthing switch
5 Current sensors
6 Voltage transformers (optionally equipped with withdrawable fuses).
LV control cabinet
7 Low voltage auxiliaries and the protection, monitoring and control unit
are in a control cabinet which is separated from the medium voltage part.
MT20081

Characteristics (for more details, see the pages on the switchgear in question)
AD1 AD2 AD3
Rated voltage (kV) 7.2 12 7.2 12 17.5 7.2 12 17.5
Breaking capacity (kA) 25 31.5 50 25 31.5 50 40 50 40 25 31.5 25 31.5 40 50 25 31.5 40 50 25 31.5 40 50
(1) (1)

Rated current (A)

Evolis 630 b b b b b b b b
circuit breaker 1250 b b b b b b b b b
2500 b b b b b b b b b
Evolis HP 1250 b b (5)
circuit breaker 2500 b b b (5)
3150 b b b b b b b b b (5) b (5) b (5) b (5)
4000 (3) b (5) b (5) b (5) b (5)
CTV1 contactor 200 b
LF circuit breaker 630 b b b b b b b b b
1250 b b b b b b b b b b
2500 b b b b b b b b b b b
3150 b b b b b b b b b
4000 (6) b b b
Rollarc contactor 200 b b
250 b
Short-circuit making 50 Hz 63 79 63 79 100 125 100 63 79 63 79 100 125 63 79 100 125 63 79 100 125
current Ip (kA peak) 60 Hz 65 82 65 82 104 130 104 65 82 65 82 104 130 65 82 104 130 65 82 104 130
Dimensions (mm) H 2300 2300 2300
W 570 700 900
D (2) 1550 1550 1550
Weight (kg) (4) 850 1000 1300
(1) Limited by fuses.
(2) Overall + 175 mm for 4-sided internal arcing protected switchboards, for 3150 A, for 4000 A or 2 sets of CT’s.
(3) With fan (consult us).
(4) Approximate weight fully equipped cubicle.
(5) Limited at 15 kV.
(6) With fan.

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 Cubicle description CL - GL type cubicles
Line-up bussectioning

The bussectioning functional unit comprises 2 cubicles

mounted side by side (one cubicle equipped with
a circuit breaker, the other with a busbar return). CL1, CL2, CL3 GL1, GL2, GL3
DE57489

DE56776

DE56777
1 1
5 5
3

2
H

W W D D
CL1-2-3 or GL1-2-3

MV compartments
MT20084

1 Busbars to connect the bussectioning functional unit with other switchboard

functional units
2 Withdrawable part
3 Current sensors
4 Voltage transformers (optionally equipped with withdrawable fuses).
LV control cabinet
5 Low voltage auxiliaries and protection, monitoring and control unit
are in one control cabinet, separated from the medium voltage part.

Characteristics (for more details, see the pages on the switchgear in question)
CL1-GL1 CL2-GL2 CL3-GL3
Rated voltage (kV) 7.2 12 7.2 12 17.5 7.2 12 17.5
Breaking capacity (kA) 25 31.5 25 31.5 40 50 40 25 31.5 25 31.5 40 50 25 31.5 40 50 25 31.5 40 50
Rated current (A)
Evolis 630 b b b b b b b b
circuit breaker 1250 b b b b b b b b b
2500 b b b b b b b b b
Evolis HP 1250 b b (5)
circuit breaker 2500 b b b (5)
3150 b b b b b b b b b (5) b (5) b (5) b (5)
4000 (3) b (5) b (5) b (5) b (5)
LF circuit breaker 630 b b b b b b b b b
1250 b b b b b b b b b b
2500 b b b b b b b b b b b
3150 b b b b b b b b b
4000 (6) b b b
Short-circuit making 50 Hz 63 79 63 79 100 125 100 63 79 63 79 100 125 63 79 100 125 63 79 100 125
current Ip (kA peak) 60 Hz 65 82 65 82 104 130 104 65 82 65 82 104 130 65 82 104 130 65 82 104 130
Dimensions (mm) H 2300 2300 2300
W 570 (x 2) 700 (x 2) 900 (x 2)
D (2) 1550 1550 1550
Weight (kg) (4) 1300 (CL1 + GL1) 1500 (CL2 + GL2) 1700 (CL3 + GL3)
(2) Overall + 175 mm for 4-sided internal arcing protected switchboards, for 3150 A, for 4000 A or 2 sets of CT’s.
(3) With fan (consult us).
(4) Approximate weight fully equipped cubicle.
(5) Limited at 15 kV.
(6) With fan.

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 Cubicle description TT type cubicles
Metering
Busbar earthing

TT1-2
DE55093

DE56778
1
4

W D

MV compartments
MT20078

1 Busbars to connect the TT functional unit with other switchboard cubicles

2 Earthing switch
3 Voltage transformers (optionally equipped with withdrawable fuses).
LV control cabinet
4 Low voltage auxiliaries and the protection, monitoring and control unit
are in a control cabinet which is separated from the medium voltage part.

Characteristics
TT1 TT2
Rated voltage kV 7.2 12 7.2 12 17.5
Insulation voltage kV r ms 50 Hz - 1 min 20 28 20 28 38
kV impulse 1.2/50 µs 60 75 60 75 95
Rated current A 630 b b b b b b
(busbar intensity)) 1250 b b b b b b
2500 b b b b b b
3150 b b b b b b
4000 (2) b b b b b b
Short time withstand current kA r ms 1 s 31.5 31.5 50 50 31.5 40
kA r ms 3 s 31.5 31.5 40 40 31.5 40
Dimensions (mm) H 2300 2300
W 570 700
D (1) 1550 1550
Weight (kg) 500 550
(1) Overall + 175 mm for 4-sided internal arcing protected switchboards.
(2) With LF circuit breaker only.

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 Cubicle description DI type cubicles
Fuse switch feeder

DI2
DE55098

DE56779
4
1

H 2

W D

MV compartments
MT20082

1 Busbars to connect the DI functional unit with other switchboard cubicles

2 Switch - earthing switch
3 MV fuses
LV control cabinet
4 Low voltage auxiliaries and protection, monitoring and control unit
are in one control cabinet, separated from the medium voltage part.

Characteristics
DI2
Rated voltage kV 7.2 12 17.5
Insulation voltage kV r ms 50 Hz - 1 min 20 28 38
kV impulse 1.2/50 µs 60 75 95
Rated current A 200 b b b
Breaking capacity kA (2) 50 50 31.5
Short time withstand current kA r ms (2) 50 50 31.5
Dimensions (mm) H 2300
W 700
D (1) 1550
Weight (kg) 500
(1) Overall + 175 mm for switchboard internal arcing 4 sides.
(2) Limited by fuses.

DI cubicles including a fuse switch are used to supply power and protect low power
transformers.
E.g.: auxiliary service transformers in primary substations.
All operations are carried out from the front face, including access to connections
and busbars.
All functional interlocks meet recommendations in IEC 62271-200:
b the switch is only possible to close if the earthing switch is open and the connection
access panel is in place,
b closing of the earthing switch is only possible if the switch is open,
b opening of the access panel to medium voltage connections and fuses is only
possible of the earthing switches upstream and downstream of the fuses are closed,
b the switch is locked in the open position when the access panel is taken off.
The voltage presence indicator is situated on the front face of the functional unit,
integrated in the switch’s control panel.

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 Cubicle description Motorpact
Motorpact transition cubicle
DE56790

DE56791
H

W D

Composition
DE60167

Basic equipment
b 1 enclosure (standard IP3X),
b 1 set of busbars in separate compartment,
b 1 removable front panel.
Options
b Internal arc withstand,
b IP4X or IPX1 enclosure,
b Encapsulated busbars.

Characteristics

Maximum rated voltage 7.2 kV

Insulation voltage
Power frequency withstand (1 min) 20 kV
Lightning impulse withstand (1.2/50 µs, peak value) 60 kV
Busbars rating 630 A
1250 A
2500 A
3150 A
Dimensions H 2300 mm
W 375 mm
D 1550 mm
Approximate weight 1250 A 240 kg
2500 A 275 kg
3150 A 310 kg

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 Cubicle description Motorpact
Motor protection and control

Motorpact, an innovative range of motor starters,

PE55141

with vacuum technology contactor

Motorpact is a motor monitoring and control switchboard that can be combined
with an MCset switchboard by means of a transition cubicle.
Main characteristics:
b rated voltage 7.2 kV,
b maximum busbars rating: 2500 A,
b rated short time withstand current: 40 kA 3 s,
b internal arc withstand: 25 kA 1 s
40 kA 0.5 s
50 kA 0.25 s,
b rated operational current: 400 A,
b maximum fuse rating: 2 x 250 A.
Note: for details, see Motorpact catalogue no. AMTED302059.

Motorpact motor starters provide a wide range of applications including reduced

voltage starting:
b FVNR: direct on line motor starter,
b RVAT: reduced voltage autotransformer motor starter,
b RVSS: reduced voltage SoftStart motor starter.

They are suitable for all MV motor applications in markets such as: oil & gas, mining,
water, pulp and paper, for starting:
b pumps,
b fans,
b compressors,
b crushers,
b conveyors, etc.

Compactness
b Compact dimensions thanks to a 375 mm width.
PE55253

b Softarter and Autotransfo built into the switchboard.

Safety
b Full cubicle protection for internal arc withstand (AFLR 4 sides).
b Electrical and mechanical interlocking, closed door operation.
b Visible insulation by means of portholes.

Reliability
b Fewer components and fasteners.

Less maintenance
b Corrosive atmosphere withstand.
b Maintenance free disconnector (capacity: 5000 operations).
b Front access to compartments.

Characteristics
MCset lined up with Motorpact
Installation Indoor type
Maximum rated voltage 7.2 kV
Insulation voltage
Power frequency withstand (1 mn) 20 kV
Impulse withstand voltage (1.2/50 µs, peak value) 60 kV
Maximum rated short time withstand current (busbars) 40 kA 3 s
50 kA 2 s*
Rated frequency 50/60 Hz
Maximum busbars rating 2500 A
3150 A*
Degree of protection
Enclosure IP3X, IP4X, IPX1, IPX2
Between compartments IP2XC

* for stand-alone applications or when lined up with LF circuit breaker MCset switchgear

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 Cubicle description Motorpact
Motor protection and control (cont.)

The Motorpact range includes 3 types of motor starter

FVNR
Full voltage non reversing asynchronous motor starter
MV compartment
DE57086

DE56793

DE56794
1 Line disconnector
2 Busbars
7 3 Fuses
4 Contactor
Sepam 5 Earthing switch
M20
6 Current sensors LPCT,
LPCT
2 current transformer
1 and earth fault sensor

3 LV control cabinet
7 LV protection,
5 measurement and control
devices

4
6
M

RVAT
Auto-transformer asynchronous motor starter
1 Run and start vacuum
DE57088

DE56795

DE56796

contactor
2 Busbars
1 3 Auto-transformer

Sepam
M41

2
LPCT

RVSS
Softstart asynchronous motor starter
1 By-pass vacuum contactor
DE57090FR

DE56797

DE56798

2 Busbars
3 SoftStart power stack
1

Sepam Relais de
protection
SoftStart
2
LPCT

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 Protection, monitoring Thermal diagnosis
and control

Continuity of service is of prime importance Thermal diagnosis system

for electrical power supplies, particularly.
for heavy industries. Use
To reduce maintenance costs in MV substations.
By using the new thermal diagnosis system It continuously monitors temperature rise using optical fibres and sensors installed
developed for MCset, we offer you at the heart of the sensitive areas.
the possibility of monitoring on an on-going The sensors are located on cable connections and on top MV fuse holders.
basis, thus reducing the probability of failure Presentation
and reducing maintenance time. Thermal diagnosis is based on the principle of temperature measurement
of energized circuits. By using optical fibres, the system doesn’t introduce any risks
in terms of insulation.
It provides:
b permanent monitoring of the temperature rise in power circuits at the connections,
DE56780

b tripping of a “pre-alarm”, then an “alarm” by activating dry contact outputs,

b indication of the zone and circuit involved.
The standard solution is composed of the MDT module and two probes
as described hereunder.

Probes CFO733
The optical fibre probes are factory-built assemblies comprising:
b 3 sensors attached to the power circuit,
b the optical connections,
b a connector linked to the module.
This connector incorporates the opto-electrical conversion unit thus eliminating
any optical connections when assembling.

MDT107 module
The MDT107 electronic module is mounted in the low voltage compartment
of the cubicle. It provides the following functions:
b monitoring of temperature rise in 2 zones,
b triggering of the pre-alarm,
b triggering of the alarm,
b self-monitoring of the module,
b self monitoring of the temperature probes.
PE55160

Technical characteristics
Optical fibre probes CF0733
Maximum equipment voltage 17.5 kV
Rated power frequency voltage 38 kV
Impulse voltage 95 kV
Maximum fibre/sensor temperature 120°C
MDT107 module
Temperature rise setting To be defined
Storage temperature –25°C to +70°C
Values of maximum absolute thresholds Pre-alarm = 115°C
Alarm = 120°C
DIN profile width 10.5 cm
Module power 24/250 Vdc, 110/240 Vac
Dry contact voltage Voltage 24, 48, 127, 220 Vdc
110 to 240 Vac
Current 5 A permanent (pre-alarm)
8 A permanent (alarm)
Consumption (standby-max.) AC < 1.2 W (standby) - < 3.4 W (max.)
DC < 4.4 VA (standby) - < 6.6 VA (max.)

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 Protection, monitoring Protection system
and control Sepam range

Each MCset functional unit can be equipped

DE56781
with a comprehensive protection,
monitoring and control system comprising:
b instrument transformers (*) to measure Protection relays
metering equipment
the necessary electrical values (phase
current, residual current, voltages, etc.)
b protection relays, providing functions Switchgear (circuit breaker and contactor)
adapted to the part of the network
to be protected
b metering equipment, to inform operators
b low voltage relaying, i.e. to provide control
of the breaking device (contactor and circuit
breaker) of the withdrawable part
b various auxiliaries: secondary circuit test
Instrument transformers
units, etc.

(*) Please check in the Sepam catalogue the sensor to use.

Sepam: protection digital relays

Sepam, is a range of digital monitoring protection and control units.
PE55170

Sepam is at the centre of the protection, monitoring and control system for MCset
functional units: all the necessary protection, metering, control, monitoring and
signalling functions are carried out by Sepam.

Like the MCset range, the Sepam range is a range of units defined to provide
an optimal solution for each application, and includes (eg):
b Sepam S, substation incomer and feeder,
b Sepam B, bussectioning,
b Sepam T, transformer feeder,
b Sepam M, motor feeder,
b Sepam G, generator feeder,
b Sepam C, capacitor feeder.

The Sepam range consists of Sepam series 20, series 40 and series 80, a range of
modular protection relays to adapt precisely to your need.

Sepam advantages
Reliability
b Over 20 years of experience in multi-function digital protection relays.
b Over 150,000 Sepam units in service in more than 90 countries.
Quality
b Quality design based on dependability studies and strict definition of
environmental constraints: temperature, pollution, EMC, dielectric strength…
b Quality manufacturing based on procurement agreements with suppliers
and inspection throughout all manufacturing phases.
Simplicity of use
b Local operation facilitated by the ergonomic User Machine Interface informing the
operator fully and clearly in his own language.
b Ease of setup thanks to the flexibility and user-friendliness of the parameters
setup software.

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 Protection, monitoring Sepam series 20, series 40, series 80,
and control Sepam 100

The Sepam range of protection relays is Sepam multifunction protection relays

designed for the operation of machines and A range of solutions adapted to your application
electrical distribution networks of industrial b Substation protection (incomers, feeders, busbars),
b Transformer protection,
installations and utility substations
b Motor and generator protection.
at all levels of voltage.
It includes 3 families: All of the necessary functions for your application
b Sepam series 20, b Effective protection of people and property,
for usual applications. b Accurate measurements and detailed diagnosis,
b Sepam series 40, b Integral equipment control,
b Local or remote indication and operation.
for demanding applications.
b Sepam series 80, Flexibility and upgrading capability
for custom applications. To adapt to as many situations as possible, and allow for future installation
To cover all needs, from the simplest upgrading, optional modules may be added to Sepam at any time for new functions.
to the most complete.
PE56384

Sepam series 80 modular architecture

1- Base unit, with integrated or remote advanced
User Machine Interface.
2- Parameter and protection settings saved on removable
memory cartridge.
3- 42 logic inputs and 23 outputs relays with 3 optional modules
providing 14 inputs and 6 outputs.
4- 2 independent Modbus communication ports.
b Direct connection to 2-wire RS 485, 4-wire RS 485
and fiber optic networks.
b Connection to Ethernet TCP/IP network via PowerLogic
System webserver (Transparent Ready™).
5- Processing of data from 16 temperature sensors.
6- 1 low level analog output, 0-10 mA, 4-20 mA or 0-20 mA.
7- Synchro-check module.
8- Software tools:
b Sepam parameter and protection setting and control logic
customization,
b local or remote installation operation,
b retrieval and display of disturbance recording data.

Sepam 100 additional units

PE60116

PE60117

PE60118

Sepam 100 units round off the Sepam range and can be installed either separately
or combined with either Sepam series 20, series 40 and series 80.
Sepam 100 has several variants:
b Sepam 100 MI, local breaking device control and signalling modules
(many different line diagram types are available):
b Sepam 100 LD, high impedance differential protection
b Sepam 100 LA, self-powering protection (back-up protection without auxiliary
power supply).

Sepam 100 MI Sepam 100 LD Sepam 100 LA

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Protection, monitoring Sepam series 20, series 40, series 80
and control Selection guide

Sepam Protections Applications

Basic Specific Substation Transformer Motor Generator Busbar Capacitor

Sepam series 20
b 10 logic inputs Current S20 T20 M20
DE57493

b 8 relay outputs protection

b 1 communication port
b 8 temperature sensor
Breaker S23 T23
inputs
failer

Voltage and B21

DE57494

frequency
protection
Loss of mains B22
(ROCOF)

Sepam series 40
b 10 logic inputs Current, S40 T40 G40
DE57495

b 8 relay outputs voltage and

b Logic equation editor frequency
b 1 communication port protection
Directional S41 M41
b 16 temperature sensor
earth fault
inputs

Directional S42 T42

earth fault
and phase
overcurrent
Sepam series 80
b 42 logic inputs Current, S80 B80
DE57496

b 23 relay outputs voltage and

b Logic equation editor frequency
b 2 communication ports, protection
Directional S81 T81 M81
for multi-master or
earth fault
redundant architecture
b 16 temperature sensor
inputs Directional S82 T82 G82
b Removable memory earth fault
cartridge with parameters and phase
and settings for quick overcurrent
commissioning after
Loss of mains S84
replacement
(ROCOF)
b Battery to save
disturbance recording
and event logging data Transformer T87 M88 G88
DE57497

b Mimic-based User or machine

Machine Interface for safe transformer-
local equipment control differential
b Logipam programming
Machine M87 G87
software (optional), to
differential
program specific functions

Voltage and B83

DE57498

frequency
protection for
two sets of
busbars

Capacitor C86
DE57499

bank
unbalance

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 Protection, monitoring Instrument transformers
and control

Conventional current transformers

Conventional current transformers are used to provide power to metering,
measuring or control devices. They measure the value of primary current
from 10 A to 3150 A.
Schneider Electric has drawn up a list of current transformers which are appropriate
for use with digital protection devices in order to make it easier to determine
accuracy characteristics. This list is available in the selection guide on page 75.

For contactor cubicle AD1

E28676

Transformer ARJP1/N2J
b Single primary current, double secondary current for measurement or protection
b Frequency 50-60 Hz
I1n (A) 10 20 30 50 75 100 150 200 250
Ith (kA) 1.2 2.4 3.6 6 10 10 10 10 10
t (s) 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
Measuring* cl.0.5 15 VA
Protection* 5P20 2.5 VA
ARJP1, 2 or 3

For cubicles AD1-CL1-GL1-AD2-CL2-GL2

Transformer ARJP2/N2J
b Double primary current, double secondary current for measurement or protection
b Frequency 50-60 Hz
I1n (A) 50-100 75-150 100-200 150-300 200-400 250-500 600 750
Ith (kA) 40 40 31.5-40 40 40 40 50 50
t (s) 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
Measuring* cl.0.5 5-10VA 10-20 VA 7.5-15VA 10-20 VA 20VA 20VA
Protection* 5P20 2.5-5VA 2.5-5VA 2.5-5VA 2.5-5VA 5-10VA 5-10VA 7.5VA 7.5VA

For cubicles AD1-CL1-GL1-AD2-CL2-GL2

Transformer ARJP3/N2J
b Single primary current, double secondary current for measurement or protection
b Frequency 50-60 Hz
I1n (A) 1000 1250
Ith (kA) 50 50
t (s) 1 1
Measuring* cl.0.5 30 VA 30 VA
Protection* 5P20 10 VA 10 VA

For cubicles AD3-CL3-GL3

E74399

Transformer ARJA1/N2J
b Single primary current, double secondary current for measurement or protection
b Frequency 50-60 Hz
I1n (A) 1500 2000 2500
Ith (kA) 50 50 50
t (s) 1 1 1
measuring* cl.0.5 30 VA 30 VA 30 VA
protection* 5P20 15 VA 15 VA 15 VA
ARJA1

For cubicles AD3-CL3-GL3

E74400

Transformer ARO1a/N3
b Single primary current, triple secondary current for measurement or protection
b Frequency 50-60 Hz
I1n (A) 3150
Ith (kA) 50
t (s) 1
Measuring* cl.0.5 30 VA
Protection* 5P20 7.5 VA
ARO1

* The secondary current for measuring and protection can be of 1 A or 5 A.

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Protection, monitoring Instrument transformers (cont.)
and control

LPCT’s (Low Power Current Transformers) LCPT low power current transformers
meet IEC standard IEC 60044-8.These are LPCT’s are specific current sensors with a direct voltage output of the “Low Power
CT’s with a direct voltage output which has Current Transformers” type, in conformity with standard IEC 60044-8.LPCT’s
the advantage of having a very wide range provide metering and protection functions.
They are defined by:
of applications, simplifying selection. b the rated primary current
b the extended primary current
b the accuracy limit primary current or the accuracy limit factor.
These have a linear response over a large current range and do not start to saturate
until beyond the currents to be broken.

PE56561

PE56563
CLP1 CLP3
AD1 - AD1C 630/1250 A b
AD2 630 A b
AD3 1250 A b
2500 A b
LPCT in cubicle

Type Primary current Secondary Accuracy Accuracy Thermal Rated insulation Frequency Secondary
rated extended voltage class limit factor resistance connector
FLP Ur Ud Up
(A) (A) (mV) (kA - 1 s) (kV) (kV - 1 min) (kV peak) (Hz)
CLP1 100 1250 22.5 0.5 - 5P 500 50 17.5 38 95 50/60 RJ45 - 8 pts
CLP3 2500 400 40

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 Protection, monitoring Instrument transformers (cont.)
and control

Low voltage toroid type current transformers

E72965

For cubicles AD1-AD2 with one single-pole cable

Transformer ARC2
b Single primary current, single secondary current for protection
b Frequency 50-60 Hz
I1n (A) 75 100 150 200 250 300 400
Ith (kA) 50 50 50 50 50 50 50
t (s) 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
Protection 5P20 2.5 VA 2.5 VA 5 VA 5 VA 5 VA 5 VA 5 VA

b Single primary current, double secondary current for measurement or protection

b Frequency 50-60 Hz
I1n (A) 200 250 300 400 600
Ith (kA) 50 50 50 50 50
t (s) 1
Measuring 5 VA cl.1 10 VA cl.0.5 10 VA cl.0.5 15 VA cl.0.5 15 VA cl.0.5
Protection 5P20 2.5 VA 5 VA 5 VA 5 VA 5 VA

For cubicles AD1-AD2 with two single-pole cables

Transformer ARC3
b Single primary current, double secondary current for measurement or protection
b Frequency 50-60 Hz
I1n (A) 750 1000 1250
Ith (kA) 50 50 50
t (s) 1
Measuring cl.0.5 20 VA 30 VA 30 VA
Protection 5P20 7.5 VA 10 VA 10 VA

Zero sequence core balance current transformers

E28678

(CSH type)
CSH 120 and CSH 200 core balance CT’s, provide more sensitive protection
by direct measurement of earth fault currents.
Specifically designed for the Sepam range, they can be directly connected to
the Sepam “residual current” input.
They are only different in terms of their diameter:
b CSH 120 - 120 mm internal diameter,
b CSH 200 - 200 mm internal diameter.
Zero sequence core balance CT
(CSH type)

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 Protection, monitoring Instrument transformers (cont.)
and control

Voltage transformers
These supply power to:
b measuring, metering and monitoring devices,
b relays or protective devices,
b auxiliary LV sources for various types of switchgear; all these devices are
protected and insulated from the MV section.
They are installed at the bottom of the functional unit. In the withdrawable fuse
version, the voltage transformers are attached to a side wall. The energized part
is entirely encapsulated in an epoxy resin, which provides both electrical insulation
and excellent mechanical strength.
They include the following models:
b with one insulated MV terminal, for connection between neutral and phase
conductors in three-phase systems with withdrawable MV fuses,
b with two insulated MV terminals, for connection between phase conductors.

For cubicles AD1-CL1-GL1-TT1-AD2-CL2-GL2-AD3-CL3-GL3

E28679

Transformer VRQ3n/S2
b Phase-earth
b Frequency 50-60 Hz
Primary voltage 3/3 3.3/3 5.5/3 6/3 6.6/3 10/3 11/3 13.8/3 15/3
(kV)
1st secondary 100/3 110/3 110/3 100/3 110/3 100/3 110/3 110/3 100/3
voltage (V)
VRQ3
2nd secondary 100/3 110/3 110/3 100/3 110/3 100/3 110/3 110/3 100/3
voltage (V)
1st secondary 30-50 VA cl.0.5
accuracy class
(VA)
2nd secondary 50 VA cl.0.5
accuracy class
(VA)

For cubicles AD2-CL2-GL2-TT2-AD3-CL3-GL3

E28680

Transformer VRC1/S1F
b Phase-phase
b Frequency 50-60 Hz
Primary voltage (kV) 3.3 5.5 6,6 11 13.8 15
Secondary voltage (V) 110 110 110 110 110 100
Accuracy class (VA) 75 VA cl.0.5
VRC1/S1F

For cubicle AD1 contactor

MT20104

This transformer provides power to the coil in order to keep the magnetic circuit
of the contactor closed.
Transformer VRCR/S1
b Phase-phase
b Frequency 50-60 Hz
Primary voltage (kV) 3.3 5.5 6.6
Secondary voltage (V) 110 110 110
Accuracy class (VA) 50 VA cl.0.5
VRCR

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Withdrawable
part

Extraction
table

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 Switchgear Withdrawable parts (cont.)

These include:
b the circuit breaker or contactor, the disconnector truck or the earthing truck,
b the lever-type propulsion mechanism for racking in-out,
b interlocks to fix the withdrawable parts onto the fixed part.
The live parts are housed in an insulating enclosure in the sealed pressure system
in compliance with IEC 62271-100.
The devices used to equip the MCset range of functional units have
outstanding features:
b long service life,
b maintenance-free live parts,
b high electrical endurance,
b operating safety,
b insensitivity to the environment.

Withdrawable parts

Circuit breaker
DE56782

A circuit breaker is a safety device enabling switching and protection of electrical

distribution networks. Installed in the MCset cubicle, it protects all components
situated downstream during a short-circuit.
b Evolis
b Evolis HP
b LF.

Contactor
PE56783

The contactor is a motor control and protection device.

b CTV1
b Rollarc.

Earthing truck
PE56784

The earthing truck is a safety feature which allows the cubicle busbar to be earthed.
It is installed instead of the circuit breaker and has the same interlock possibilities.

Disconnector truck
PE56785

The disconnector truck enables the upper and lower part of the cubicle
to be short-circuited. It is installed instead of the circuit breaker and
has the same interlock possibilities.

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 Vacuum type switchgear Evolis 17.5 kV circuit breaker
Presentation

Presentation
PE56565

The Evolis circuit breaker is used to equip AD1-2-3 and CL1-2-3 cubicles for rated
values of 7.2kV to 17.5kV.

High electrical endurance

A magnetic field is applied in the axis of the interrupter contacts.
This process maintains the arc in diffuse mode, even at high current values.
It ensures optimal distribution of energy over the contact surface and avoids
localized temperature rise.
The advantages of this technique are:
b a very compact interrupter unit,
b low dissipation of arc energy in the interrupters.
Evolis is in conformity with the highest electrical endurance class (IEC60056:
class E2).

High mechanical endurance

This magnetic field is generated by a patented outside coil which surrounds
the contact area. This solution has many advantages:
b a simplified and therefore reliable interrupter unit,
b heavy duty contacts which do not distort during repeated switching operations.
For the first time the control mechanism in a low voltage device is being integrated
in a medium voltage circuit breaker. The Masterpact control unit used on Evolis gives
us the benefit of a system that has proved its value over more than ten years in
hundreds of thousands of installations.
Evolis is in conformity with the most demanding mechanical endurance class
(IEC60056: class M2).

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Characteristics

Characterisitics of Evolis circuit breakers in MCset cubicles

The electrical characteristics are given on the circuit breaker designation
(rating plate).

Electrical characteristics according to IEC 62271-100

Evolis/MCset 1 Evolis/MCset 2
Phase to phase mm 145 185
Rated voltage Ur kV 50/60 Hz 7.2 12 7.2 12 17.5
Insulation level
- power frequency withstand Ud kV 50 Hz 1 min (*) 20 28 20 28 38
- lightning impulse withstand Up kV peak 60 75 60 75 95
Rated current Ir A 630 b b b b b b b b b b
1250 b b b b b b b b b b
25 31.5 25 31.5 31.5 40 31.5 40 25 31.5
Short circuit current Isc kA 25 31.5 25 31.5 31.5 40 31.5 40 25 31.5
Short time withstand current Ik/tk kA/3 s 50 Hz 63 79 63 79 79 100 79 100 63 79
Short-circuit making current Ip kA peak 60 Hz 65 82 65 82 82 104 82 104 65 82
Evolis/MCset 3
Entre phases mm 240
Rated voltage Ur kV 50/60 Hz 7.2 12 17.5
Insulation level
- power frequency withstand Ud kV 50 Hz 1 min (*) 20 28 38
- lightning impulse withstand Up kV peak 60 75 95
Rated current Ir A 630 – – b – – b – – –
1250 – – b – – b – – b
2500 b b b b b b b b b
Short circuit current Isc kA 25 31.5 40 25 31.5 40 25 31.5 40
Short time withstand current Ik/tk kA/3 s 25 31.5 40 25 31.5 40 25 31.5 40
Short-circuit making current Ip kA peak 50 Hz 63 79 100 63 79 100 63 79 100
60 Hz 65 82 104 65 82 104 65 82 104

Common characteristics according to IEC 62271-100

Rated switching sequence O-3 min-CO-3 min-CO b
O-0.3 s-CO-3 min-CO b
O-0.3 s-CO-15 s-CO b
Operating times Opening < 50 ms
Breaking < 60 ms
Closing < 71 ms
Service temperature T °C – 25 to + 40
Mechanical endurance Class M2
Number of switching 10 000
operations
Electrical endurance Class E2
Number of switching operations 25 kA 100
at full Isc value 31.5 kA 50
40 kA 30
Capacitive current breaking capacity Class C1
Average relative humidity Over 24 h < 95%
Over 1 month < 90%
(*) Circuit breaker tested at Ud 42 kV 50 Hz, 1 min
b Available
– Not available.

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 Vacuum type switchgear Evolis 17.5 kV circuit breaker
P2 stored energy operating mechanism
Presentation

Operation of the P2 stored energy operating mechanism

PE56600

This mechanism guarantees the device an opening and closing speed unaffected
by the operator, for both electric and manual orders.
It carries out the O and CO cycles and is automatically recharged
by a gear motor after closing.
It consists of:
b the stored energy operating mechanism which stores in springs the energy
required to open and close the device
b a gear motor electrical charging device with manual charging by lever
(useful on loss of auxiliary supply)
b manual order devices by push buttons on the front panel of the device
b an electrical remote closing device containing a release with an antipumping relay
b an electrical opening device containing one or more releases, for example:
v shunt opening
v Undervoltage
v Mitop, a low consumption release, used only with the Sepam 100 LA
protection relay.
b an operation counter
b a position indication device by mechanical indicator
and 3 modules of 4 auxiliary contacts whose availability varies according
to the diagram used
b a device for indicating “charged” operating mechanism status by mechanical
indicator and electrical contact.

Wiring diagram (principle)

Circuit breaker open
Operating mechanism loaded

Charged Fault Ready to close

DE57525EN

MCH

OF1 OF2 OF3 OF4 OF11 OF12 OF13 OF14 OF21 OF22 OF23 OF24

XF

MX1

MX2
or
MN

Mitop Reset
SDE

PF

Remote control Auxiliary contacts

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P2 stored energy operating mechanism
Opening circuit

Composition
DE57526

The opening circuit is produced using the following components:

b a shunt opening release (MX1)
b a second shunt opening release (MX2)
b undervoltage release (MN)
b time delayed undervoltage release (MNR: MN + time delay).
The time delay, placed outside the circuit breaker, can be disabled by an emergency
stop button to give instant circuit breaker opening.
b low energy release (Mitop).
Note: see the table of the releases’ combinations on the following page.

Shunt opening release (MX1 and MX2)

Circuit breaker equipped with Energizing this release causes instant opening of the circuit breaker.
a shunt opening release (MX) Permanent power supply to the MX unit locks the circuit breaker in the “open” position.
Characteristics
DE57527

Power supply V AC 24, 48, 100…130, 200…250

V DC 24…30, 48…60, 100…130, 200…250
Threshold 0.7 to 1.1 Ur
Consumption (VA or W) Triggering 200 (for 200 ms)
Latched 4.5

Shunt opening release (MX1 and MX2)

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P2 stored energy operating mechanism
Opening circuit (cont.)

Undervoltage release (MN)

DE57527

This release unit causes the systematic opening of the circuit breaker when its
supply voltage drops below a value less than 35% of the rated voltage, even if this
drop is slow and gradual. It can open the circuit breaker between 35% and 70% of
its rated voltage. If the release unit is not supplied power, manual or electrical closing
of the circuit breaker is impossible. Closing of the circuit breaker is possible when
the supply voltage of the release unit reaches 85% of its rated voltage.
Undervoltage release (MN)
Characteristics
Power supply V AC 24, 48, 100…130, 200…250
V DC 24…30, 48 …60, 100…130, 200…250
DE57528

Threshold Opening 0.35 to 0.7 Ur

Closing 0.85 Ur
Consumption (VA or W) Triggering 200 (for 200 ms)
Latched 4.5

Time delay for undervoltage release (MN)

Time delay for MN
To eliminate spurious tripping of the circuit breaker when there are brief voltage
drops, the MN action is controlled with a time delay.
DE57529

This function is achieved by adding a time delay unit outside of the undervoltage
release (MN) circuit (adjustable time delay).
This unit is placed outside the circuit breaker and can be inhibited by an emergency
stop button to obtain instant circuit breaker opening.
Characteristics
Power supply V AC 48…60, 100…130, 200…250
V DC 100…130, 200…250
Threshold Opening 0.35 to 0.7 Ur
Closing 0.85 Ur
Consumption (VA or W) Triggering 200 (for 200 ms)
Latched 4.5
Temporisation 0.5 s - 0.9 s - 1.5 s - 3 s

Low energy release (Mitop) Low energy release (Mitop)

This release includes a low consumption unit and is specifically used
with the Sepam 100LA self-powered unit (“REFLEX MODULE”), or the VIP relay.
Characteristics
Power supply Direct current
Threshold 0.6 A < I < 3 A
Any tripping due to the Mitop release unit is momentarily indicated by an SDE type
changeover contact, provided with the Mitop.
This release also includes a coil (reset) enabling remote SDE contact reset.
Comment:
Use of the Mitop low energy release requires adjustment of the protection relay time
delay in order to ensure that the circuit breaker trips between 45-50 ms.

Releases combinations table

Shunt opening MX1 1 1 1 1 1 1
Shunt opening MX2 1 1
Undervoltage MN 1 1
Mitop 1 1 1

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 Vacuum type switchgear Evolis 17.5 kV circuit breaker
P2 stored energy operating mechanism
Remote control

Function
DE57530

Remote control enables the remote opening and closing of the circuit breaker.
The opening order always takes priority over the closing order.
In the event of simultaneous opening and closing orders, the mechanism discharges
under no load, without moving the main contacts. The circuit breaker remains in the
“open” position.
In the event of latched opening and closing orders, the mechanism carries out anti-
pumping function as standard, by blocking the circuit breaker in the “open” position.
Anti-pumping function: after opening on a fault or deliberate opening via the manual or
electrical mechanism, the closing order must be interrupted then reactivated to enable
reclosing of the circuit breaker.

Composition
The remote control comprises:
b an electrical motor (MCH) equipped with a “spring armed” CH limit switch
Circuit breaker equipped with remote control
b a shunt closing release (XF).

Electrical motor (MCH)

DE57531

The electrical motor carries out the automatic rearming of the storage energy springs
as soon as the circuit breaker closes. This allows instant reclosing
of the device after opening. The arming lever is only used as a backup control
in the case of the absence of the auxiliary power supply.
An electrical motor (MCH) equipped with a “spring armed” CH limit switch.
This contact indicates the “armed” position of the mechanism (springs armed).
Characteristics
Power supply V AC 48…60, 100…130, 200…240
V DC 24, 24…30, 48, 48…60 , 100…130, 200…250
Threshold 0,85 to 1.1 Ur
Electrical motor MCH Consumption (VA or W) 180
Motor overcurrent 2 ot 3 In for 0.1 s
Arming time 6 s maximum
Operating rate 3 cycles maximum per minute
CH contact 10 A/240 V

Shunt closing release (XF)

DE57527

This release allows remote closing of the circuit breaker when the control
mechanism is armed. It can be permanently or briefly supplied power.
Characteristics XF
Power supply V AC 100…130, 200…250
V DC 24…30, 48…60, 100…130, 200…250
Threshold XF 0.85 to 1.1 Ur
Shunt closing release (XF)
Consumption (VA or W) Triggering 200 (for 200 ms)
Latched 4.5

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 Vacuum type switchgear Evolis 17.5 kV circuit breaker
P2 stored energy operating mechanism
Indication

“Open/closed” auxiliary position contacts (OF)

DE57532

These auxiliary contacts indicate the “open” or “closed” position of the circuit
breaker.
b Rotary type changeover contacts directly controlled by the circuit breaker
mechanism.
Rotary type contacts (OC) b Indicator contacts are proposed:
v for standard relaying applications
v for low level control applications with plc’s or electronic circuits.
This version is compatible with Sepam series 20-40-80 units.
Characteristics
Standard delivery 4
Maximum quantity 12
Breaking capacity (A) Standard Min. load: 100 mA/24 V
Cos ϕ: 0,3 V AC 240/380 10/6 *
CA12/DC12 480 10/6 *
690 6
V DC 24/48 10/6 *
125 10/6 *
250 3
Low level Min. load: 2 mA/15 V DC
V AC 24/48 6
240 6
380 3
V DC 24/48 6
125 6
250 3
* Standard contacts: 10 A; optional contacts: 6 A (temperature derating)

“Ready to close” PF contact

DE57533

The circuit breaker is “ready to close” when shown by a mechanical indicator

and a PF contact.
This information simultaneously indicates that:
b the circuit breaker is open
“Ready to close” PF contact
b the storage energy springs are armed
b there is no permanent closing order
b there is no permanent opening order caused by:
v a safety opening order (2nd MX or MN)
v keylocking of the device in the open position.
Characteristics
Standard delivery 0
Maximum quantity 1
Breaking capacity (A) Standard Min. load: 100 mA/24 V
Cos ϕ: 0,3 V AC 240/380 5
CA12/DC12 480 5
690 3
V DC 24/48 3
125 0.3
250 0.15
Low level Min. load: 2 mA/15 V DC
V AC 24/48 3
240 3
380 3
V DC 24/48 3
125 0.3
250 0.15
DE57534

Operation counter (CDM)

The operation counter is visible on the front panel.
It totalizes the number of switching cycles (CO) that the device has carried out.

Operation counter (CDM)

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 Vacuum type switchgear Evolis HP circuit breaker
Presentation

Description of the device

PE56570

The basic withdrawable version of the Evolis HP circuit breaker comprises:

b the circuit breaker unit with its operating mechanism:
v three poles equipped with a vacuum interrupter unit
v an RI stored energy electrical operating mechanism.
This gives the device an opening and closing speed that is independent
of the operator, for both electrical and manual orders. It enables reclosing cycles
to be carried out
v a front panel housing the manual operating mechanism and status indicators.
b the components enabling it to be withdrawable:
v the circuit breaker is equipped with racking arms and contact fingers and mounted
on a racking in/out drive device with a threaded shaft activated by a handle,
including all of the safety interlock systems.
v a Harting type male LV connector allows connection of the external auxiliary circuits.
Each device can optionally be fitted with:
Evolis HP circuit breakers b locking of the circuit breaker in the following positions:
withdrawable version v open, by a key lock installed on the control panel
v racked out, by a key lock installed on the drive device.

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Vacuum type switchgear Evolis HP circuit breaker
Characteristics

Characterisitics of Evolis HP circuit breakers in MCset cubicles

The electrical characteristics are given on the circuit breaker designation
(rating plate).

Electrical characteristics according to IEC 62271-100

Evolis HP/MCset 3
Phase to phase 240
Rated voltage Ur kV 50/60 Hz 7.2 12 15
Insulation level
- power frequency withstand Ud kV 50 Hz 1 min 20 28 38
- lightning impulse withstand Up kV peak 60 75 95
Rated current Ir A 1250 – – – – – – – b – – – b
2500 – – – b – – – b – – – b
3150 b b b b b b b b b b b b
Short circuit current Isc kA 25 31.5 40 50 25 31.5 40 50 25 31.5 40 50
Short time withstand current Ik/tk kA/3 s 25 31.5 40 50 25 31.5 40 50 25 31.5 40 50
Short-circuit making current Ip kA peak 50 Hz 63 79 100 125 63 79 100 125 (*) v
60 Hz 65 82 104 130 65 82 104 130 (*) v

Common characteristics according to IEC 62271-100

Rated switching sequence O-3 min-CO-3 min-CO b
O-0.3 s-CO-3 min-CO b
O-0.3 s-CO-15 s-CO b
Operating times Opening 48
Breaking 70
Closing 65
Service temperature T °C – 5 to + 40 (**)
Mechanical endurance Class M2
Number of switching 10 000
operations
Electrical endurance Class E2
Number of switching operations 25 kA 100
at full Isc value 31.5 kA 50
40 kA 30
50 kA 30
Capacitive current breaking capacity Class C1
Average relative humidity Over 24 h < 95%
Over 1 month < 90%

b Available
– Not available
(*) 150 kA available on request
(**) Possibility up to – 25°C, consult us.

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 Vacuum type switchgear Evolis HP circuit breaker
RI stored energy operating mechanism
Presentation

Operation of the RI stored energy operating mechanism

PE55826

This gives the device an opening and closing speed that is independent of the
operator whether the order is electrical or manual.
The electrical control mechanism carries out reclosing cycles and is automatically
recharged by a geared motor each time after closing.
It consists of:
b the stored energy operating mechanism which stores in springs the energy
required to open and close the device
b a manual lever-operated spring arming device
b a geared electrical arming device which automatically re-arms the control
mechanism as soon as the circuit breaker is closed (optional)
b manual order devices by push buttons on the front panel of the device
b an electrical remote closing device containing a release with an antipumping relay
b an electrical opening order device comprising one or several release units which
can be of the following type:
v shunt opening
v undervoltage
v Mitop, a low consumption release, used only with the Sepam 100 LA
protection relay.
b an operation counter
b an “open/closed” position indicator device with a mechanical indicator
b a device for indicating “charged” operating mechanism status by mechanical
indicator and electrical contact (optional)
b a module of 14 auxiliary contacts whose availability varies according
to the diagram used.

Wiring diagram (principle)

DE57611EN

Close CB

Open CB

M3

YF + Mitop
anti-pumping YO1 YO2 YM

Motor Shunt closing “Control Shunt Under- Low energy Changeover NO NC

release mechanism opening voltage release contact contacts contacts
+ anti-pumping armed” release release (Mitop)
system indicator contact

Remote control

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 Vacuum type switchgear Evolis HP circuit breaker
RI stored energy operating mechanism
Opening circuit

Composition
DE57612EN

The opening circuit can be produced using the following components:

b shunt opening release (on energizing) (YO1)
b second shunt opening release (on energizing) (YO2)
b undervoltage release (YM)
(2) (1) or (3) b low energy release (Mitop).
Note: see the table of the releases’ combinations page 49.

Shunt opening release (YO1 and YO2)

Energizing this unit causes instant opening of the circuit breaker.
Characteristics
Power supply V AC (50 Hz) 110, 220
V AC (60 Hz) 120
V DC 24, 48, 110, 125, 220
Threshold V AC 0.85 to 1.1 Ur
V DC 0.7 to 1.1 Ur
Operating mechanism Consumption V AC 160 VA
V DC 50 W
DE53120

Undervoltage release (YM)

This release unit causes the systematic opening of the circuit breaker when its
supply voltage drops below a value less than 35% of the rated voltage, even if this
drop is slow and gradual. It can open the circuit breaker between 35% and 70% of
Shunt opening release (1) its rated voltage. If the release unit is not supplied power, manual or electrical closing
of the circuit breaker is impossible. Closing of the circuit breaker is compulsory when
the supply voltage of the release unit reaches 85% of its rated voltage.
DE53121

Characteristics
Power supply V AC (50 Hz) 110, 220
V AC (60 Hz) 120
V DC 24, 48, 110, 125, 220
Threshold Opening 0.35 to 0.7 Ur
Undervoltage release (2) Closing 0.85 Ur
Consumption Triggering V AC 400 VA
V DC 100 W
DE53122

Latched V AC 100 VA
V DC 10 W

Low energy release (3) Low energy release (Mitop)

This specific release unit comprises a low consumption unit and is specifically used
for Sepam 100LA self-powered relays.
Characteristics
Power supply Direct current
Threshold 0.6 A < I < 3 A
Any tripping due to the Mitop release unit is momentarily indicated by an SDE type
changeover contact.

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 Vacuum type switchgear Evolis HP circuit breaker
RI stored energy operating mechanism
Remote control

Function
DE57604

Remote control enables the remote opening and closing of the circuit breaker.

Composition
The remote control mechanism comprises:
b an electrical motor with gearing
b a shunt closing release (YF) combined with an anti-pumping device
b an operation counter.

Electrical motor with gearing (M)

The electrical motor arms and re-arms the stored energy unit as soon as the circuit
breaker is closed. This allows the instant closing of the device after opening.
The arming lever is only used as a back-up operating mechanism in the case of any
auxiliary power supply.
The M3 contact indicates the end of arming operations.
Characteristics
Power supply V AC 48…60, 110…127, 220…250
Operating mechanism V DC 24 …32, 48…60, 110…127, 220…250
Threshold V AC/V DC 0.85 to 1.1 Ur
Consumption V AC 380 VA
DE53124

V DC 380 W

Shunt closing release (YF)

This allows the remote closing of the circuit breaker when the operating mechanism
Electrical motor and gearing (4) is armed.
Characteristics
DE53120

Power supply V AC (50 Hz) 110, 220

V AC (60 Hz) 120
V DC 24, 48, 110, 125, 220
Threshold V AC 0.85 to 1.1 Ur
V DC 0.85 to 1.1 Ur
Shunt closing release (5) Consumption V AC 160 VA
V DC 50 W
The anti-pumping relay enables the guaranteeing of opening priority in the case
DE53125

of a permanent closing order. This therefore avoids the device being caught
in a uncontrolled opening-closing loop.

Operation counter (6)

Operation counter
The operation counter is visible on the front panel.
It displays the number of switching cycles (CO) that the device has carried out.

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RI stored energy operating mechanism
Indication

“Open/closed” auxiliary contacts

DE57613

The number of contacts available depends on the options chosen on the operating
mechanism.
In the basic configuration, the circuit breaker’s operating mechanism comprises
a total of:
b 5 normally closed contacts (NC)
b 5 normally open contacts (NO)
b 1 changeover contact (CHG).
The usage procedure for auxiliary contacts is given in the following table:
Options
NC contact NO contact
Shunt opening release (each one) 0 1
Undervoltage release 0 0
Low energy release (Mitop) 0 0
n order to know the final number of available contacts, you must deduct the total
number of contacts included in the circuit breaker (5 NC + 5 NO + 1 CHG),
the number of contacts used given in the table above.
E.g.: a circuit breaker equipped with a remote control and a shunt trip unit has
Operating mechanism the following available contacts:
5 NC + 4 NO + 1 CHG.
With a undervoltage release instead of the shunt trip, this circuit breaker would have
DE53129

the following available contacts:

5 NC + 5 NO + 1 CHG.
Shunt opening release combination
1st release Shunt opening Undervoltage release Mitop
Auxiliary contacts (7) release YO1 YM
2nd release
Without 5NC + 4NO + 1CHG 5NC + 5NO+ 1CHG
Shunt opening release 5NC + 3NO + 1CHG 5NC + 4NO+ 1CHG 5NC + 4NO + 1CHG
YO2
Undervoltage release 5NC + 4NO + 1CHG 5NC + 5NO + 1CHG
YM
Mitop 5NC + 4NO + 1CHG 5NC + 5NO + 1CHG

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 Vacuum type switchgear CTV1 contactor
Presentation
Characteristics

Description
PE56567

The vacuum type contactor comprises:

b 3 vacuum interrupters (breaking),
b an electromagnetic control unit which can be of:
v magnetic latching type,
v mechanical latching type.
b upstream and downstream connection terminals for the power circuit,
b mechanical contactor locking in the open position in order to avoid racking out
or racking in with the contacts closed,
b 3 HPC fuses with a striker and auxiliary contacts to trip the contactor,
b the possibility of installing a transformer to provide an independent power supply
for the contactor control unit (option),
b an indicator on the front panel to show the contactor position,
b a switching operation counter,
b auxiliary contacts,
b interchangeable with the contactors in the Rollarc range.

Electrical characteristics
Rated voltage kV (50/60 Hz) 7.2
Insulation voltage kV r ms 50 Hz - 1 min 20
kV impulse 1.2/50 µs 60
Operating current A 250 (1)
Rated current A 400
Short time withstand kA r ms 2 s 8
current kA r ms 12 s 4
kA r ms 30 s 2.4
Mechanical endurance (number of operations) 2 500 000 250 000 (2)
Electrical endurance (number of operations) 250 000 250 000 (2)
(1) For greater values: please consult us.
(2) Version with mechanical latching.

Control unit
Supply voltage (3)
V DC: 110, 120 and 220 V
V AC: 100, 110, 120 and 220 V
possible variations: +10% –15%
(3) Possibility of supplying power through an auxiliary transformer, optional (see page 32).

Consumption
Closing is achieved via the inrush coils.
The latching coils are inserted in the circuit at the end of travel.
Under 100-110 V Inrush Latched
With magnetic latching 5A 0.6 A
With mechanical latching 5.5 A —

Auxiliary contacts
The auxiliary contacts are of changeover type with a common point.
The following are available :
v 3 NO + 3 NC for the magnetic latching version,
v 2 NO + 2 NC for the mechanical latching version.
Contact characteristics
Operating voltage Max. 480 V, min. 48 V
Rated current 10 A
Breaking capacity: V DC: 60 W (L/R 150 ms)
V AC: 700 VA (cos ϕ 0.35)

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Characteristics (cont.)

Maximum switchable power

DE57470

125 A

160 A
200 A
250 A
50 A
63 A
80 A

Figure 1 Calculation assumptions (motor)

b ratio between starting current Id and maximum current In: Id/In = 5 ± 20%,
b power factor x efficiency
0.88 x 0.9 = 0.792 for 300 < P < 600 kW
0.9 x 0.92 = 0.828 for 600 < P < 1100 kW
0.92 x 0.94 = 0.865 for 1100 < P < 5000 kW,
b starting time < 10 s,
b starts per hour ≤ 3 according to IEC 60644.

Operating voltage (kV) Direct starting motor Transformer Capacitor

(kW) (kVA) (kvar)
with 315 A fuses with 315 A fuses with 315 A fuses
DE57471

3.3 1170 1130 1000

Figure 2 4.16 1480 1420 1260
5 1780 1710 1520
5,5 1960 1880 1670
6 2130 2050 1820
6.6 2350 2250 2000

Fuses
The fuses used are of the Fusarc CF or Ferraz type (Standard IEC 60282.1
and DIN 43625) with high breaking capacity.
Substantial fault current limitation reduces the electrodynamic stresses on
the load-side components (contactor, cables, CT, etc).
Trip curves A “blown fuse” device is used to open the three poles of the contactor.
The trip curves for Fusarc CF (figure 1) and Ferraz (figure 2)
fuses are shown above. Rated voltage (kV) 7.2
These are the average curves with an rms current value Max. fuse rating (A) 315 (*)
tolerance I ± 10%. Breaking capacity (kA) 50
* Higher values, please consult us.
DE57472

100
2 Figure 3
Schematic diagrams
Ik
1.
8
Ik
2 Mechanical latching contactor
= =
DE57474

Ia Is 250 A +C +C
M1
200 A Sepam
160 A
125 A verrouillage
S4
enclenchement
80 A closing
XE
XE
63 A interlock
50 A
XU

X20 32 33 4 1 3 40 9 36 20
X61
4 1 3
FU1 K1 FU1
K1
FU1 5
S61 K1
S61
YF
21 K1
XU XE 6 YD
K1 DU P61 O 000

2 7
DE57473

2 10 21
M2
100
Figure 4 -C -C

Magnetic latching contactor

DE57475

+C +C
M1
Sepam

verrouillage
enclenchement
XE
closing
interlock
XE
XU
X20 32 33 4 1 3

X61
22 4 1 3
K1
21 FU1 5
22
YF
21 K1
XU XE 6 P61 O 000
DU

Limitation curves 2
Fusarc CF (figure 3) and Ferraz (figure 4) fuses have current
limiting capacity. M2
2

These curves give the maximum value of the limited breaking -C -C

current Ic (in kA peak), as a function of the value Ip (in kA rms)

of the presumed current that would be created if there were no S4: release push button K1: MV contactor
protection. For further details, ask for the fuse catalogues. YD: release coil S61: latching contact
DU: control component FU1: MV fuses
P61: switching operation counter XE: auxiliary control relay
YF: closing coil XU: auxiliary relay

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 SF6 type switchgear LF circuit breaker
Presentation

Description of the device

PE56566

The LF circuit breaker consists of:

b the circuit breaker unit with its operating mechanism:
v 3 poles integrated in a “sealed pressure system” type insulating enclosure.
The sealed assembly is filled with SF6 gas at low relative pressure
(0.15 Mpa/1.5 bars) and equipped with a pressure switch
v an RI stored energy electrical operating mechanism.
This gives the device an opening and closing speed that is independent
of the operator, for both electrical and manual orders. It enables reclosing cycles
to be carried out
v a front panel housing the manual operating mechanism and status indicators.
b the components enabling it to be withdrawable:
v the circuit breaker is equipped with racking arms and contact fingers and mounted
on a racking in/out drive device with a threaded shaft activated by a handle,
including all of the safety interlock systems.
v a Harting type male LV connector allows connection of the external auxiliary circuits.
Each device can optionally be fitted with:
b locking of the circuit breaker in the following positions:
v open, by a key lock installed on the control panel
v racked out, by a key lock installed on the drive device.

Specific applications
Protection of generators and power station auxiliaries
All circuit breakers in the LF range break short circuit currents with an asymmetry
of at least 30%.
In cases where the network constant X/R is greater than 45 ms, the asymmetry
to be broken is higher; this is often the case of circuit breakers protecting nuclear
or thermal power station auxiliaries or circuit breakers that are close to generator
sets or large transformers.
Specific tests have been carried out:
Circuit breakers kV kA Asymmetry
LF2 7.2 43.5 50%
LF3 7.2 43.5 50%
12 40 50%
17.5 25 100%

Switching and protection of capacitor banks

LF range circuit breakers are particularly well suited to switching and protection
of capacitor banks; they are classed C2 according to standard IEC 62271-100.
Tests carried out according to the standard for breaking at 400 A with making
and breaking cycles in case of a capacitor bank with a making current of 20 kA.
Additional tests have been carried out: please consult us.

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SF6 type switchgear LF circuit breaker
Characteristics

Characteristics of LF circuit breakers in MCset cubicles

The electrical characteristics are given on the circuit breaker designation
(rating plate).

Electrical characteristics according to IEC 62271-100

LF1/MCset 1 LF2/MCset 2
Rated voltage Ur kV 50/60 Hz 7.2 12 7.2 12 17.5
Insulation voltage
- power frequency withstand Ud kV 50 Hz 1mn (1) 20 28 20 28 38
- lightning impulse withstand Up kV peak 60 75 60 75 95
Rated current Ir A 630 b b b b b b b b b
1250 b b b b b b b b b
Short circuit current Isc kA 25 31.5 25 31.5 40 50 40 25 31.5
Short time withstand current Ik/tk kA/3 s 25 31.5 25 31.5 40 50 (2) 40 25 31.5
Short-circuit making current Ip kA peak 50 Hz 63 79 63 79 100 125 100 63 79
60 Hz 65 82 65 82 104 130 104 65 82
Rated switching sequence O-3 mn-CO-3 mn-CO b b b b b b b b b
O-0.3 s-CO-3 mn-CO b b b b b b b b b
O-0.3 s-CO-15 s-CO b b b b b b b b b

LF3/MCset 3
Rated voltage Ur kV 50/60 Hz 7.2 12 17.5
Insulation voltage
- power frequency withstand Ud kV 50 Hz 1mn (1) 20 28 38
- lightning impulse withstand Up kV peak 60 75 95
Rated current Ir A 1250 – – – – – – – b – – b
2500 b b b b b b b b b b b
3150 – b b b – b b b b b b
4000 (4) – – – b – – – b – – b
Short circuit current Isc kA peak 25 31.5 40 50 25 31.5 40 50 25 31.5 40
Short time withstand current Ik/tk kA/3 s 25 31.5 40 50 25 31.5 40 50 (2) 25 31.5 40
Short-circuit making current Ip kA 50 Hz 63 79 100 125 63 79 100 125 63 79 100
60 Hz 65 82 104 130 65 82 104 130 65 82 104
Rated switching sequence O-3 mn-CO-3 mn-CO b b b b b b b b b b b
O-0.3 s-CO-3 mn-CO b b b b b b b b b b –
O-0.3 s-CO-15 s-CO b b b b b b b b b b –

Specific applications according to IEC 62271-100

Operating times Opening ms 48 ms
Breaking ms 70 ms
Closing ms 65 ms
Service temperature T °C – 25 to + 40
Mechanical endurance Class M2
Number of switching 10 000
operations
Electrical endurance Class E2
Capacitive current breaking capacity Class C2
(1) Ud 42 kV 50 Hz, 1 min possible.
(2) for In ≤ 1250 A, the rated short-circuit breaking duration (tk): 1 s.
(3) For other values, please consult us.
(4) With fan.
b Available.
– Not available.

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 SF6 type switchgear LF circuit breaker
RI stored energy operating mechanism
Presentation

Operation of the RI stored energy operating mechanism

PE55826

This gives the device an opening and closing speed that is independent of the
operator whether the order is electrical or manual.
The electrical control mechanism carries out reclosing cycles and is automatically
recharged by a geared motor each time after closing.
It consists of:
b the stored energy operating mechanism which stores in springs the energy
required to open and close the device
b a manual lever-operated spring arming device
b a geared electrical arming device which automatically re-arms the control
mechanism as soon as the circuit breaker is closed (optional)
b manual order devices by push buttons on the front panel of the device
b an electrical remote closing device containing a release with an antipumping relay
b an electrical opening order device comprising one or several release units which
can be of the following type:
v shunt opening
v undervoltage
v Mitop, a low consumption release, used only with the Sepam 100 LA
protection relay.
b an operation counter
b an “open/closed” position indicator device with a mechanical indicator
b a device for indicating “charged” operating mechanism status by mechanical
indicator and electrical contact (optional)
b a module of 14 auxiliary contacts whose availability varies according
to the diagram used
b a single contact pressure switch is activated when the gas pressure exceeds
0.1 MPa (relative pressure: 1 bar).

Wiring diagram (principle)

DE57445EN

Close CB

Open CB

M3

YF + Mitop
anti-pumping YO1 YO2 YM

Motor Shunt closing “Control Shunt Under- Low energy Changeover NO NC Pressure
release mechanism opening voltage release contact contacts contacts switch
+ anti-pumping armed” release release (Mitop)
system indicator contact

Remote control

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 SF6 type switchgear LF circuit breaker
RI stored energy operating mechanism
Opening circuit

Composition
DE57612EN

The opening circuit can be produced using the following components:

b shunt opening release (on energizing) (YO1)
b second shunt opening release (on energizing) (YO2)
b undervoltage release (YM)
(2) (1) or (3) b low energy release (Mitop).
Note: see the table of the releases’ combinations page 57.

Shunt opening release (YO1 and YO2)

Energizing this unit causes instant opening of the circuit breaker.
Characteristics
Power supply V AC (50 Hz) 48, 110, 220
V AC (60 Hz) 120, 240
V DC 24, 30, 48, 60, 110, 125, 220
Threshold V AC 0.85 to 1.1 Ur
V DC 0.7 to 1.1 Ur
Operating mechanism Consumption V AC 160 VA
V DC 50 W
DE53120

Undervoltage release (YM)

This release unit causes the systematic opening of the circuit breaker when its
supply voltage drops below a value less than 35% of the rated voltage, even if this
drop is slow and gradual. It can open the circuit breaker between 35% and 70% of
Shunt opening release (1) its rated voltage. If the release unit is not supplied power, manual or electrical closing
of the circuit breaker is impossible. Closing of the circuit breaker is compulsory when
the supply voltage of the release unit reaches 85% of its rated voltage.
DE53121

Characteristics
Power supply V AC (50 Hz) 48, 110, 220
V AC (60 Hz) 120, 240
V DC 24, 30, 48, 60, 110, 125, 220
Threshold Opening 0.35 to 0.7 Ur
Undervoltage release (2) Closing 0.85 Ur
Consumption Triggering V AC 400 VA
V DC 100 W
DE53122

Latched V AC 100 VA
V DC 10 W

Low energy release (3) Low energy release (Mitop)

This specific release unit comprises a low consumption unit and is specifically used
for Sepam 100LA self-powered relays.
Characteristics
Power supply Direct current
Threshold 0.6 A < I < 3 A
Any tripping due to the Mitop release unit is momentarily indicated by an SDE type
changeover contact.

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 SF6 type switchgear LF circuit breaker
RI stored energy operating mechanism
Remote control

Function
DE57604

Remote control enables the remote opening and closing of the circuit breaker.

Composition
The remote control mechanism comprises:
b an electrical motor with gearing
b a shunt closing release (YF) combined with an anti-pumping device
b an operation counter.

Electrical motor with gearing (M)

The electrical motor arms and re-arms the stored energy unit as soon as the circuit
breaker is closed. This allows the instant closing of the device after opening.
The arming lever is only used as a back-up operating mechanism in the case of any
auxiliary power supply.
The M3 contact indicates the end of arming operations.
Characteristics
Power supply V AC 48…60, 110…127, 220…250
Operating mechanism V DC 24 …32, 48…60, 110…127, 220…250
Threshold V AC/V DC 0.85 to 1.1 Ur
Consumption V AC 380 VA
DE53124

V DC 380 W

Shunt closing release (YF)

This allows the remote closing of the circuit breaker when the operating mechanism
Electrical motor and gearing (4) is armed.
Characteristics
DE53120

Power supply V AC (50 Hz) 48, 110, 220

V AC (60 Hz) 120, 240
V DC 24, 30, 48, 60, 110, 125, 220
Threshold V AC 0.85 to 1.1 Ur
V DC 0.85 to 1.1 Ur
Shunt closing release (5) Consumption V AC 160 VA
V DC 50 W
The anti-pumping relay enables the guaranteeing of opening priority in the case
DE53125

of a permanent closing order. This therefore avoids the device being caught
in a uncontrolled opening-closing loop.

Operation counter (6)

Operation counter
The operation counter is visible on the front panel.
It displays the number of switching cycles (CO) that the device has carried out.

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 SF6 type switchgear LF circuit breaker
RI stored energy operating mechanism
Indication and locking/interlocking

“Open/closed” auxiliary contacts

DE57491

The number of contacts available depends on the options chosen on the operating
mechanism.
In the basic configuration, the circuit breaker’s operating mechanism comprises
a total of:
b 5 normally closed contacts (NC)
b 5 normally open contacts (NO)
b 1 changeover contact (CHG).
The usage procedure for auxiliary contacts is given in the following table:
Options
NC contact NO contact
Shunt opening release (each one) 0 1
Undervoltage release 0 0
Low energy release (Mitop) 0 0
In order to know the final number of available contacts, you must deduct the total
number of contacts included in the circuit breaker (5 NC + 5 NO + 1 CHG),
the number of contacts used given in the table above.
E.g.: a circuit breaker equipped with a remote control and a shunt trip unit has
Operating mechanism the following available contacts:
5 NC + 4 NO + 1 CHG.
With a undervoltage release instead of the shunt trip, this circuit breaker would have
DE53129

the following available contacts:

5 NC + 5 NO + 1 CHG.
Shunt opening release combination
1st release Shunt opening Undervoltage release Mitop
Auxiliary contacts (7) release YO1 YM
2nd release
Without 5NC + 4NO + 1CHG 5NC + 5NO+ 1CHG 5NC + 5NO + 1CHG
DE53127

Shunt opening release 5NC + 3NO + 1CHG 5NC + 4NO+ 1CHG 5NC + 4NO + 1CHG
YO2
Undervoltage release 5NC + 4NO + 1CHG 5NC + 5NO + 1CHG
YM
Mitop 5NC + 4NO + 1CHG 5NC + 5NO + 1CHG

Locking the circuit breaker in the “open” position

This key-operated device allows the circuit breaker to be locked in the “open” position.
The circuit breaker is locked in the open position by blocking the opening push button
in the “engaged” position.
Keylocking kit (8)
Locking is achieved using a Profalux or Ronis captive key type keylock.

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 SF6 type switchgear Rollarc contactor
Presentation

Description
PE56568

b Three main poles located in the pressurised enclosure,

b Electromagnetic operating mechanism with:
v magnetic latching for Rollarc 400,
v mechanical latching for Rollarc 400D.
b Upstream and downstream terminals for power circuit connections,
b Pressure switch equipped with a NO contact for continuous monitoring of SF6,
b Mechanical interlocking of the contactor in the open position to prevent racking in
or out with the contacts closed,
b 3 HPC fuses with striker pin and auxiliary contact to trip the contactor.

Auxiliaries diagram

Operating mechanism for Rollarc 400 contactors

DE57483

Operating mechanism for Rollarc 400D contactors

FU1 MV fuses
DE57484

FUBT LV fuse
K1 R400 AC MV contactor
P61 Operation counter
S61 Locking contact activated
by the pretrip push button and during
racking in/out operations
SQ1 Contactor limit switch
X20 LV connecter, 42 pins + earth
X51 Control plate
X61 Contactor terminal block
XAP Instantaneous auxiliary relay
XE Instantaneous auxiliary control relay
XU 0.6 s time delay auxiliary relay
YD Shunt trip coil
YF Closing coils
YM Latching coil
S4 Trip button

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 SF6 type switchgear Rollarc contactor
Characteristics

Electrical characteristics of the Rollarc R400/R400D (1)

in MCset cubicles
Rated voltage Dielectric strength Max. operating Rated Fuse breaking Short time withstand
current contactor capacity (2) current (3)
50 Hz 1 min Impulse 1.2/50 µs current
(kV) (kV r ms) (kV peak) (A) (A) (kA r ms) (kA r ms) (kA peak)
7.2 20 60 250 400 50 50 125
12 28 60 200 400 50 50 125
(1) Rollarc 400: without mechanical latching. Rollarc 400D: with mechanical latching.
(2) For operating voltages of 3 to 12 kV.
(3) Limited by fuses.

Maximum switchable power

DE57477

Calculation assumptions (motor)

b Ratio between starting current Id and maximum current In: Id/In = 5 ± 20%,
b Power factor x efficiency
0.88 x 0.9 = 0.792 for 300 ≤ P < 600 kW
0.9 x 0.92 = 0.828 for 600 ≤ P < 1100 kW
0.92 x 0.94 = 0.865 for 1100 ≤ P < 5000 kW,
b Starting time < 10 s,
b Starts per hour ≤ 3 according to IEC 60644.
Operating Direct starting Transformer Capacitor
voltage (kV) motor (kW) (kVA) (kvar)
with 315 A fuses with 315 A fuses with 315 A fuses
3.3 1170 1430 1000
4.16 1480 1800 1260
5 1780 2160 1520
5.5 1960 2380 1670
Fig. 1 6 2130 2600 1820
6.6 2350 2800 2000
10 (fus. 200 A) 2000 2250 2000
DE57478

Operating schemes
Temporary service or periodic service
The two curve systems (Fig. 1 and 2) can be used to determine the maximum current
surges accepted by the Rollarc 400 contactor, in temporary or periodic service.
b Temporary service: knowing the steady state current Ip, we determine
the maximum duration Ts of a current surge Is from graph 1 (Fig. 2).
b Periodic service: knowing 3 of the following 4 parameters:
v overcurrent Is,
v overcurrent time Ts,
v cooling current Ir,
v cooling time Tr.
We determine the 4th parameter using graph 2 (Fig. 1 and 2).
Operating time
b Opening time 20 to 35 ms,
b Arcing time: < 20 ms,
b Closing time: 80 to 120 ms.
Fig. 2

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 SF6 type switchgear Rollarc contactor
Characteristics (cont.)

Fuses
DE57470

125 A

160 A
200 A
250 A
50 A
63 A
80 A

Figure 1
The fuses used are of the FUSARC CF or FERRAZ type (Standard IEC 60282.1
and DIN 43625) with high breaking capacity.
Substantial fault current limitation reduces the electrodynamic stresses
on the load-side components (contactor, cables, CT, etc).
A “blown fuse” device is used to open the three poles of the contactor.
Rated voltage (kV) 7.2 12
Max. fuse rating (A) 315 250*
Breaking capacity (kA) 50 50
* please consult us

Trip curves
DE57471

The trip curves for FUSARC CF (Fig. 1) and FERRAZ (Fig. 2) fuses are shown
Figure 2 opposite.
These are the average curves with an rms current value tolerance ± 10%.
Limitation curves
FUSARC CF (Fig. 3) and FERRAZ (Fig. 4) fuses have current limiting capacity.
These curves give the maximum value of the limited breaking current Ic (in kA peak),
as a function of the value Ip (in kA rms) of the presumed current that would be created
if there were no protection. For further details ask for the fuse catalogues.

Operating mechanism
Trip curves
The trip curves for Fusarc CF (figure 1) and Ferraz (figure 2) Supply voltage (1)
fuses are shown above.
DC: 48, 110, 127 and 220 V
These are the average curves with an rms current value
tolerance I ± 10%. AC: 50, 100, 110, 127 and 220 V
Acceptable variations: +10% –15%

b Rollarc 400 contactor

The contactor is closed by the pick-up coils.
DE57472

100
2 Figure 3 The latching coils are inserted in the circuit at the end of the stroke of the contactor.
Ik 2
8
1. Ik Consumption Pick-up Latched
= =
Ia Is 250 A
200 A DC 1050 W 30 W
160 A
125 A AC 900 VA 30 VA
80 A
63 A
50 A
b Rollarc 400D contactor
The contacts are mechanically latched in the closed position. They are opened
by a shunt trip release which releases the latching.
Consumption Pick-up coil (2) Shunt trip
DC 1050 W 80 W
AC 900 VA 100 VA
(1) Optional supply possible by auxiliary transformer (see page 32).
(2) Supply time < 0.12 s.
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100
Figure 4
Auxiliary contacts
Auxiliary contacts are of the common point changeover type.
The following are available:
b 9 contacts for the Rollarc 400,
b 8 contacts for the Rollarc 400D.
Contact characteristics:
Rated current: 10 A
Breaking capacity: DC (L/R ≤ 0.01 s): 2 A at 110 V
AC (cos.ϕ ≥ 0.3): 10 A at 220 V

Limitation curves
Fusarc CF (figure 3) and Ferraz (figure 4) fuses have current
limiting capacity.
These curves give the maximum value of the limited breaking
current Ic (in kA peak), as a function of the value Ip (in kA rms)
of the presumed current that would be created if there were no
protection. For further details, ask for the fuse catalogues.

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 SF6 type switchgear DI switch cubicle
Presentation

Switch
E74222

The three rotating contacts are placed in an enclosure filled with gas to a relative
pressure of 0.04 MPa (0.4 bars).
The system offers maximum operating reliability.
Gas tightness
The SF6 filled enclosure is of the “sealed pressure system type”. Sealing tightness
is always checked in the factory.
Safety
b The switch may be in one of three positions: “closed”, “open” or “earthed”,
giving a natural interlocking system that prevents operator error.
b Moving contact rotation is driven by a fast acting mechanism that is independent
of the operator.
b The device combines the breaking and disconnecting functions.
b The SF6-enclosed earthing switch has a short-circuit making capacity
in compliance with standards.
Breaking principle
The outstanding qualities of SF6 gas are used to extinguish the electrical arc.
To increase cooling of the arc, a relative movement is created between the arc
and the gas. The arc strikes when the fixed and moving contacts separate.
The combination of the current and a magnetic field created by a permanent magnet
causes the arc to rotate around the fixed contact, extending and cooling it until
it is extinguished at current zero point. The distance between the fixed and moving
contacts is then sufficient to withstand the recovery voltage.
This system is both simple and dependable, and it provides improved electrical
endurance due to very low wear of contacts.

1 Enclosure
DE57486

2 6
2 Cover
3 Operating shaft
4 Fixed contact
5 Moving contact
6 Seal

1 3 4 5
DE55122

Contacts closed Contacts open Contacts earthed

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 SF6 type switchgear DI switch cubicle
Characteristics

Operating mechanism and auxiliaries

041497R

CI2 double function operating mechanism

b Switch function:
v independent closing in two steps:
- operating mechanism recharged by a hand lever or motor,
- stored energy released by a push button (I) or trip unit,
v independent opening by push button (O) or trip unit.
b Earthing switch function:
v independent closing by a hand lever.
Operating energy is provided by the compression of a spring which causes
the contacts to close or open after the neutral point is passed.
b Auxiliary contacts:
041496R

v switch (2 O + 2 C),
v switch (2 O + 3 C) and earthing switch (1 O + 1 C),
v switch (1 C) and earthing switch (1 O + 1 C) if motor option.
b Motor option
b Opening release:
v shunt,
v undervoltage (option).
b Closing release: shunt trip.
b Fuse blown release: any fuse blown trips the opening of the switch.

Motor option and releases

Un DC AC (50 Hz) (1)
Supply (V) 24 48 110 125 220 120 230
Motor option
(W) 200
(VA) 200
(s) <7 <7
Opening releases
Shunt (W) 200 250 300 300 300
(VA) 400 750
Undervoltage Pick-up (W) 160
(VA) 280 550
Latched (W) 4
(VA) 50 40
Closing releases
Shunt (W) 200 250 300 300 300
(VA) 400 750
(1) Please consult us for other frequencies.

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 SF6 type switchgear DI switch cubicle
Fuses

Fuse ratings for MCset protection units depend, among other things,
on the following criteria:
b service voltage
b transformer rating
b fuse technology (manufacturer).
Different types of fuses with medium loaded striker maybe installed:
b Solefuse: fuses as per standard UTE NCF 64.210
b Fusarc CF: fuses as per IEC recommendation 60.282.1 and DIN dimensions 43.625.
For fuse-switch combination unit, refer only to the selection table and reference list of
fuses. For all other type of fuses, consult us.
Example: for the protection of a 400 kVA transformer at 22 kV, select either Solefuse
fuses rated 16 A or Fusarc CF fuses rated 25 A.

Fuse selection table

Rating in A. No overload at –5°C < t < 40°C.
Please consult us for overloads and operation over 40°C for France Transfo
oil immersed type transformers.

Type of Service Transformer rating (kVA) Rated

fuse voltage 25 50 100 125 160 200 250 315 400 500 630 800 1000 1250 1600 2000 2500 voltage
(kV) (kV)
Solefuse (UTE NFC standards 13.100, 64.210)
20 6.3 6.3 6.3 6.3 16 16 16 16 43 43 43 43 43 63 24
Solefuse (general case, UTE NFC standard 13.200)
20 6.3 6.3 6.3 6.3 16 16 16 16 31.5 31.5 31.5 43 43 63 24
22 6.3 6.3 6.3 6.3 16 16 16 16 16 31.5 31.5 31.5 43 63 63
Fusarc CF and SIBA (1) (general case according to IEC 62271-105)
20 6.3 6.3 10 10 16 16 25 25 31.5 40 40 50 50 63 80 100 (1) 125 (1) 24
22 6.3 6.3 10 10 10 16 20 25 25 31.5 40 40 50 50 80 80 100 (1)
(1) = SIBA fuses

Fuses dimensions
Solefuse (UTE standards)
ø 55 ø6 Ur Ir L Ø Weight
DE57466

(kV) (A) (mm) (mm) (kg)

24 6.3 to 63 450 55 2

450 23
35 35
Fusarc CF
ø 45 Ø ø6 Ur Ir L Ø Weight
DE57467

(kV) (A) (mm) (mm) (kg)

24 6.3 442 50.5 1.6
10 442 50.5 1.6
16 442 50.5 1.6
20 442 50.5 1.6
L 23 25 442 57 2.2
33 33
31.5 442 57 2.2
40 442 57 2.2
50 442 78.5 4.1
63 442 78.5 4.1
80 442 86 5.3

SIBA
ø 45 Ø ø6 Ur Ir L Ø Weight
DE57467

(kV) (A) (mm) (mm) (kg)

24 100 442 85 5.4
125 442 85 5.4

L 23
33 33

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 Installation Extraction withdrawable parts

Extraction table
DE57468

Adaptable to 3 cubicle widths, this extraction table enables:

b the withdrawable part to be removed from the cubicle,
b the withdrawable part to be fitted into the cubicle.

Extraction and lowering tool - option

DE57469

Adaptable to 3 cubicle widths, this extraction tool enables:

b the withdrawable part to be removed from the cubicle,
b the withdrawable part to be introduced into the cubicle,
b the withdrawable part to be lowered to the ground,
b the withdrawable part to be lifted from the ground.

Racking handle
DE57582

Thls handle enables:

b the withdrawable part to be racked in/out,
b the earthing switch to be open/closed.

Marine application
DE57485

Extraction and lowering tool - option

Adaptable to 3 cubicle widths, this extraction tool enables:
b the withdrawable part to be removed from the cubicle,
b the withdrawable part to be introduced into the cubicle,
b the withdrawable part to be lowered to the ground,
b the withdrawable part to be lifted from the ground.

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 Installation Implementation examples
MCset 17.5 line up switchboard

Line up switchboard
(2 supplies cubicles and 1 bussection)
DE57487

200

500 570 570 900 900 900 900 570 570 570 500
2 feeders Incomer Bussection Incomer 3 feeders
cubicle AD1 cubicle AD3 cubicles CL3/GL3 cubicle AD3 cubicle AD1

Civil engineering with utility space

DE57488

Room
entrance
(1) (1)(5)
2500 2800

(3) (4)
200 1550 1520 - 1720

(1)
B 420 810 A
(2)
1100

(1) Minimum dimensions to be complied with when installing the MCset switchboard.
(2) Minimum dimensions to be defined according to the cable bending radius.
(3) Operating distance.
(4) Distance needed to extract a functional unit from the switchboard without moving
the other units.
(5) Provide an exhaust tunnel above the switchboard when the room height is less than 4 metres
(see page 12).
A anchor point
B adjustment point

Note: for further information, refer to the civil engineering, user and instruction manual.

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MCset/Motorpact transition switchboard

Transition switchboard
(2 supplies cubicles and 1 bussection)
DE57490

200

804

500 375 375 375 375 900 900 900 900 375 375 375 375 500
3 feeders Incomer Bussection Incomer 3 feeders
cubicle Motorpact cubicle AD3 cubicles CL3/GL3 cubicle AD3 cubicle Motorpact
Transition Transition
cubicle cubicle

Civil engineering with utility space

DE57109

(3) (4)
804 992 1520 - 1720

MCset Motorpact
(2) (2)(5)
2500 2800
Room
entrance

825 425
(1)
1425 208 1200

(1) Minimum dimensions to be defined according to the cable bending radius.

Note for lined up switchboard with MCset

(2) Minimum dimensions to be complied with when installing the MCset switchboard.
(3) Operating distance.
(4) Distance needed to extract a functional unit from the switchboard without moving
the other units.
(5) Provide an exhaust tunnel above the switchboard when the room height is less than 4 metres.

Note: for further information, refer to the civil engineering, user and instruction manual.

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 Installation Connections

Switchgear resistance to ageing in a substation depends on

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3 key factors
b The need for correctly made connections
New cold connecting technologies offer easy installation and favour durability
in time. Their design means they can be used in polluted environments with harsh
atmospheres.
b The impact of relative humidity
The installing of a heating element is essential in climates with high relative
humidities and significant temperature differentials.
b Ventilation control
The dimensions of air vents must be appropriate for the dissipated energy
in the substation. They must only sweep across the transformer environment.
Cold connected terminals
Schneider Electric’s experience has led it to favour this technology wherever
possible for optimum durability.
The maximum acceptable cable cross-section for standard assemblies are:
b 630 mm2 for incomer or feeder cubicles with single-pole cables,
b 400 mm2 for incomer or feeder cubicles with three-pole cables,
b 95 mm2 for transformer protection cubicles with fuses.
Access to the compartment is only possible when the earthing switch is closed.
Tightening torques for cables will be attained using a dynamo wrench set to 50 mN.

Dry, single pole cable

Short end piece, cold connectable
Performance 3 to 17.5 kV - 400 A - 2500 - 3150 A - 4000 A
Cross section mm2 50 to 630 mm2
Supplier All suppliers of cold connectable terminals:
Silec, 3M, Pirelli, Raychem...
Number of cables 1 to 8 per phase
Comments For greater cross-section and number of cables, please consult us

Dry, three-pole cable

Short end piece, cold connectable
Performance 3 to 17.5 kV - 400 A - 2500 - 3150 A - 4000 A (2)
Cross section mm2 50 to 240 mm2
Supplier All suppliers of cold connectable terminals:
Silec, 3M, Pirelli, Raychem...
Number of cables 1 to 4 per phase
Comments For greater cross-section and number of cables, please consult us

Connection possibilities using dry cables

Number of cables AD1 AD1 AD2 AD3 DI2
contactor
1 single per phase b (1) b (1) b (1) b
2 single per phase b (1) b (1) b (1) b
3 single per phase b b b b
4 single per phase b
1 three per cubicle b b b
2 three per cubicle b b b b
3 three per cubicle b b b b
4 three per cubicle b

(1) Possibility of installing LV toroid transformers.

(2) please consult us.

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Bottom cable connection

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Cable connection height

Type of cubicle Configuration H (mm)

Figure 1 AD1 - AD2 630 A LV toroid CT 650 (1)
1 set of 3 CT’s 500
2 sets of 3 CT’s 465
1250 A LV toroid CT 650 (1)
1 set of 3 CT’s 480
2 sets of 3 CT’s 465
AD3 2500 A 1 set of 3 CT’s 435
H 2 sets of 3 CT’s 435
DI2 450
(1) When installing with a LV core balance CT, use a LV core balance CT of type ARC3
P when connecting with 2 cables (see page 31).

b The cubicles and cables requiring the maximum depth should be taken into
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consideration when determining the depth P of a switchboard cable duct (figure 1).
b When using cables of length greater than 460 mm, install an additional
compartment as marked (A) under the cubicle (figure 2).
Figure 2
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Top cable connection (optional, figure 3)

2 depths are available, function of the number of cables and the internal arc
Figure 3
withstand of the cubicle: 2000 mm and 2275 mm.
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Top busbar connection (optional, figure 4)

The cubicle depth is equal to 2000 mm, it can be equipped with 1 or 2 CT’s.
Figure 4

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Appendices Cubicle equipment

Equipment Type of cubicle

AD1 AD1 AD2 AD3 CL1 CL2 CL3 GL1 GL2 GL3 TT1 TT2 DI2
cont.
Switchgear
Circuit-breaker b b b b b b
Contactor b
Fuse switch b
Disconnector truck v v v v v v
Earthing truck v v v v v v v
Fixed busbars b b b
Racking position indication contact 3 NO + 3 NC b b b b b b b
for the withdrawable part 6 NO + 6 NC v v v v v v
Padlocking of isolating shutters for withdrawable parts v v v v v v v
Locking of withdrawable part/cable compartment v v v v v v v
Disabling of circuit-breaker operating mechanism v v v v v v
Voltage present indicator b b b b v v v b (1) b (1) b
Locking of mechanical racking of the withdrawable part (padlock) b b b b b b b
Locking of mechanical racking of the withdrawable part (keylock) v v v v v v v
Locking of the electromagnetic racking of the withdrawable part v v v v v v v
Earthing switch (SMALT)
Earthing switch v v v v v v v v v b
Earthing switch position indication contacts 3 NO + 3 NC v (1) v (1) v (1) v (1) v (1) v (1) v (1) v (1) v (1) v (4)
Earthing switch position key locking (2) v (1) v (1) v (1) v (1) v (1) v (1) v (1) v (1) v (1) v
Electromagnetic earthing switch position locking v v v v v v v v v
Transformers
Voltage transformers Without fuse Phase-phase v v v v v v v
(1 per phase) Phase-earth v v v v v v v v v v v
With plug-in fuses Phase-phase v v v v v v v
Phase-earth v v v v v v v v v v v
Fuse melting indication contact 1 NO v v v v v v v v v v v
Current transformer Single set 3 CT’s v v v v v v v v v v
Double set 6 CT’s v v v v
LV toroid transformer CT (3) v v v
LPCT v v v v v v v
Connections
Connection with cable terminal height > 460 mm v v v v v
Connection from top bar v v v v
Connection by cable from the top v v v v
Connection by cable from the bottom b b b b b
Cubicle
Protection index (7) Enclosure IP3X b b b b b b b b b b b b b
IP4X b b b v b b v b b v b b b
IPX1 v v v v v v v v v v v v v
Compartments (5) IP2XC b b b b b b b b b b b b b
Anti-arcing protection (2) 25 kA - 1 s v v v v v v v v v v v v v
31.5 kA - 1 s v v v v v v v v v v v v v
40 kA - 1 s v v v v v v v v
50 kA - 1 s v v v v v v v v
Lightning arrester v v v v v v v v v
Busbars
1250 A / 2500 A / 3150 A / 4000 A (6) Exposed b b b b b b b b b b b b b
Insulated v v v v v v v v v v v v v
LV control cabinet key locking v v v v v v v v v v v v v
LV control cabinet lighting v v v v v v v v v v v v v
Anti-condensation heating element v v v v v v v v v v

Key:
b: basic equipment
v: option
(1) Basic equipment with earthing switch option.
(2) According to the room in which the MCset switchboard is installed, you can choose option 3 or 4 sides,
and possibly an exhaust tunnel for hot gases (see page 12).
(3) Connection 1 or 2 cables per phase.
(4) 1 NO + 1 NC available.
(5) Compartment protection.
(6) For 4000 A/95 kV impulse: insulated busbar compulsory.
(7) IPX2: consult us.

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Appendices Current transformers
Selection guide

Preferred current transformers:

7.2 to 17.5 kV secondary 1 A or 5 A

Type of cubicle Accuracy class AD1 AD1 fuse- AD2 AD2 AD3 CL1 CL2
and ratio contactor CL3
Isc kA 1 s 31.5 NA (1) 40 50 50 31.5 50
Ratio number 1
Accuracy class 40-80/1 or 5 v 10/1-1 or 5-5 v
and ratio 2.5-5 VA - 5P20 2.5 VA - 5P20
15 VA - cl 0.5
50-100/1-5 v 20/1-1 v v
2.5-5 VA - 5P20 2.5 VA - 5P20
15 VA - cl 0.5

75-150/1 or 5 v 30/1-1 or 5-5 v v

2.5-5 VA - 5P20 2.5 VA - 5P20
15 VA - cl 0.5

100-200/1-1 or 5-5 v 40/1-1 or 5-5 v v

2.5-5 VA - 5P20 2.5 VA - 5P20
15 VA - cl 0.5

150-300/1-1 or 5-5 v 50/1-1 or 5-5 v v

2.5-5 VA - 5P20 2.5 VA - 5P20
10-20 VA - cl 0.5 15 VA - cl 0.5

200-400/1-1 or 5-5 v 75/1-1 or 5/5 v v

5-10 VA - 5P20 2.5 VA - 5P20
7.5-15 VA - cl 0.5 15 VA - cl 0.5

250-500/1-1 or 5-5 v 100/1-1 or 5-5 v v

5-10 VA - 5P20 2.5 VA - 5P20
10-20 VA - cl 0.5 15 VA - cl 0.5

600/1-1 or 5-5 v 150/1-1 or 5-5 v v v v v

7.5 VA - 5P20 7.5 VA - 5P10
20 VA - cl 0.5 15 VA - cl 0.5

750/1-1 or 5-5 v 200/1-1 or 5-5 v v v v v

7.5 VA - 5P20 2.5 VA - 5P20
20 VA - cl 0.5 15 VA - cl 0.5

1000/1-1 or 5-5 v 250/1-1 or 5-5 v v v v v

10 VA - 5P20 2.5 VA - 5P20
30 VA - cl 0.5 15 VA - cl 0.5
1250/1-1 or 5-5 v 300/1-1 or 5-5 v v v v v
10 VA - 5P20 2.5 VA - 5P20
30 VA - cl 0.5 15 VA - cl 0.5
1500/1-1 or 5-5 400/1-1 or 5-5 v
15 VA - 5P20 2.5 VA - 5P20
30 VA - cl 0.5 15 VA - cl 0.5

2000/1-1 or 5-5 v
15 VA - 5P20
30 VA - cl 0.5

2500/1-1 or 5-5 v
15 VA - 5P20
30 VA - cl 0.5

(1) Short-circuit current withstand is co-ordinated with the current limited through the fuses.
Other characteristics are available, including the possibility of having 3 secondary windings.
Please consult us detailing the type of protection or measuring required as well as the impedance of the outside loads and the cabling.

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 A few references MCset, a product for all your
electrical distribution applications

Energy
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b EPM, Colombia
b Ling-Ao power nuclear station, China
b Sunshine Electricity Biomass Cogeneration, Australia

Oil, Gas

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b TOTAL (FPSO), Nigeria
b SHELL, Brunei
b TECHNIP, Vietnam
b IOOC (Iran Offshore Oil Company), Iran
b OXY company, Oman
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b Dalia Oil Field Production Platform (Offshore platform), Angola

b Qatar Petroleum (onshore extraction), Qatar
b ADCO (Abu Dhabi Company for Onshore oil operation), United Arab Emirates
b GASPROM, Russia

Metallurgy
b SIDMAR, Belgium
b SMS DEMAG, Chile
b ARCELOR, France
b SIDERAR, Argentina
b ALUAR, Argentina
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Marine
b DAEWOO shipbuilding (container ship), South Korea
b DAEWOO shipbuilding (LNG carrier), South Korea
b Navy, France

Industry, Infrastructure
b Heathrow Airport, United Kingdom
b GAZIANTEP DSI water treatment, Turkey
b Desalination plant, Perth, Australia
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b United Paper Mills (paper mills), France

b LAFARGE, South Africa
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