Medium Voltage Distribution

CBGS-2
Gas Insulated metal enclosed Switchgear
52 kV

Catalogue
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CBGS-2 Contents

General overview
Field of application 4
Main characteristics 5
Functional units
Basic description 8
Configurations for single busbar 10
Configurations for double busbar 12
Apparatus
52 kV circuit breaker 14
Circuit breaker operating mechanism 15
3 position disconnector 17
Current transformers 18
Voltage transformers 19
General busbar system 20
Installation
Power cables 21
Implementation examples 22
Civil engineering 23

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 General overview Field of application

Power supply utilities

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Windfarms
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Airports
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Industrial sector
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Cogenerations
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Traction substations mono-phase, two-phase and three-phase versions

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b High speed trains (TGV)

b Railways
b Underground
b Tramways.
The technical requirements for traction substations are different from those of other
types of installations.
For this reason, CBGS-2 range is extended for this market with other versions,
keeping the basic architecture of the switchgear invariable.
In any case, CBGS-2 range complies with the specifications of general international
standards and specific standards for railways, maintaining the usual characteristics
of our switchgears, that is, reliability, safety, robustness and repairability.

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 General overview Main characteristics

CBGS-2 range of switchgears has been officially approved by the main power supply
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utilities as well as by the main industrial and infrastructure users. Nowadays, more than
7,000 switchgears of the CBGS range have already been installed.
This range of switchgears offers certain distinctive characteristics, such as the
following ones:
b Low working pressure (0.4 relative bars)
b Homogeneous architecture
b High degree of partitioning
b Optional gas exhaustion channel for single busbar version.
Besides, the design of he CBGS-2 switchgears fully meets the basic requirements
of end users:
b Investment optimization
b Service continuity
b Operation safety.

Investment optimization
The switchgears of the CBGS-2 range are the best choice of investment due to
the following features:
Optimization of the required space compared to other outdoor solutions
b The compact design, as well as the SF6 insulation of the switchgears, provide
extremely reduced dimensions compared to traditional outdoor solutions.
b An appropriate solution is thus provided for urban environments or reduced
spaces.
Simplified engineering
As a result of the experience gathered in collaboration with Power Supply Utilities,
Consultants and Contractors, there is a complete range of already developed
solutions which considerably simplify the engineering work.
Integral management of networks
For those clients who wish to install a complete supervision system for their
switchgears in order to improve their electrical supply, there is a full range of
protection, control and monitoring elements suitable for CBGS-2 switchgears.

Service continuity
Choosing CBGS-2 switchgears provides users with the highest degree of availability
of their MV units, thus ensuring the greatest reliability and quality when supplying
energy to the clients of the Power Supply Utilities.
Highly confirmed quality
b Proven experience in the design and manufacturing of SF6 insulated primary
distribution switchgears.
b Use of 3D design techniques and other advanced tools.
b Fully factory-tested equipments.
Solid and safe design
b CBGS-2 cubicles can neither be affected by moisture or dirt, nor by corrosive or
polluted operating environments, since all high voltage parts are contained inside
the SF6 tanks, which are made of stainless steel.
b The hermetic nature of the stainless steel tanks ensures the protection
of the cubicles against external agents such as dirt, dust, insects, rodents, etc.
High degree of maintenance and repairability
b The operating mechanism of the circuit breaker is accessible from the outside of
the stainless steel sealed tank.
b The screened voltage transformers, can be plug-in type and independent from
the stainless steel tank.
b Possibility of elements replacement, such as three-phase bushings, gaskets,
disconnectors, etc. without moving the affected cubicles or the adjacent ones.
b Possibility of intermediate cubicles replacement without moving the adjoining ones.
Extensions under voltage
The design of CBGS-2 switchgears, double busbar version, allows the extension of
a switchboard without cutting off service.
Low maintenance
There is practically no maintenance required for the operation of a CBGS-2
switchboard and this is mainly focused on the operating mechanisms.

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General overview Main characteristics

Maximum operating safety

CBGS-2 switchgears provide users with the highest degree of safety in operating
conditions.
High degree of partitioning
CBGS-2 switchgears have been designed so that the apparatus is distributed
in clearly distinguished and independent, gas-tight and insulated compartments,
in order to avoid the spreading of an eventual failure.
Gas exhaustion channel
The single busbar version offers the possibility of an optional gas exhaustion channel,
thus increasing personnel safety.
Others
b An easy to understand system, completed with mechanical and electrical interlocks
to prevent maloperation.
b Internal arc withstand, tested and certified according to IEC 62271-200 standard,
appendixAA, 1 to 6 criterions, accessibility class A.
b All live parts are placed inside SF6 gas-tight compartments.
b Safe access to the operating mechanisms and other auxiliary elements,
as these are placed outside the SF6 tanks.
b Each phase incoming/outgoing is provided with voltage presence indicators.
b Minimum fire contribution.
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 General overview Main characteristics
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General electrical data

Rated voltage kV 52
Rated insulation level
Power frequency withstand voltage, 50 Hz KV rms 95
Lightning impulse withstand voltage kV peak 250
Rated normal current
Busbar system A Max. 2000
Incoming/outgoing A Max. 1600 (1)
Short circuit breaking current (C.B.) kA 25
Short circuit making current (C.B.) kA peak 63
Short time withstand current kA/s 25
Internal arc withstand 1 s kA 25
SF6 gas pressure at 20ºC Bar 0.40
Standard degrees of protection
HV compartment IP 65
LV compartment IP 3X

Specific electrical data, monophase and two-phase versions

Monophase Two-phase
Rated voltage kV 1 x 27.5 2 x 27.5
BIL kV 250 250
Busbar rated normal current A Max. 2500 Max. 2000
Incoming/outgoing rated normal current A Max. 2000 Max. 2000 (1)

The above mentioned values are given for normal operating conditions (2) according to
IEC 62271-200 and IEC 62271-001 standards:
b Ambient air temperature
v Less than or equal to + 40ºC
v Less than or equal to + 35ºC on average over a 24 hour period
v Greater than or equal to – 5ºC.
b Vibrations: lack of vibrations external to the switchgear
b Altitude: less than 1000 m over the sea level (3).

Standards
b IEC 62271-1
b IEC 62271-200
b IEC 62271-100
b IEC 62271-102.

(1) For other technical requirements, please contact Schneider Electric.

(2) For other operating conditions or specially aggressive environments,
please contact Schneider Electric.
(3) For higher altitude, please contact Schneider Electric.

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 Functional units Basic description

Each CBGS-2 switchboard is made up of several functional units (switchgears)

assembled to each other.
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Each functional unit contains all the necessary elements to carry out its task.
1 The different switchgears (functional units) are interconnected by means of a busbar
system, placed inside one of the SF6 tanks.
The quality of the earthing of all the metal compartments of the switchgear is ensured
by the connection of the earthing bar from each compartment to the earthing collector
2
bar of the switchgear.

The switchgear
The outer structure of each switchgear is a set of panels (RAL 1007 for the front panel
covering the circuit breaker operating mechanism and RAL 7032 for the rest), metal
sheets and frames. In accordance with IEC 62271-200 requirements, all of them are
metallic and earthing.
3 It consists of four or five (single busbar, double busbar) independent compartments
metallic and earthing. A great partitioning is thus achieved in order to avoid damage
spreading in case of an eventual failure.
The Low Voltage compartment (box), separated from the Medium Voltage area,
is located at the lower part of the switchgear and contains Sepam type relays as
an option (for other versions, please consult us) and the rest of Low Voltage auxiliary
elements for protection and control.
The general busbar system (up to 2000) is located at the upper part of the switchgear.
4 This compartment uses SF6 gas as insulating medium and contains the following
elements inside it:
5 b Inner busbar and connections
b Disconnector and earthing switch.
The main compartment, which uses SF6 gas as insulating medium and contains
the circuit breaker is located at the central part of the switchgear. The power cables
and the busbar system are connected to it by means of bushings.
1 Busbar
2 SF6 tanks for busbar system
The Medium Voltage incoming/outgoing cable connection compartment
3 SF6 tank for circuit breaker is placed in the lower part of the switchgear and is accessible from the rear part.
4 Power cable compartment It contains the following elements:
5 LV compartment b Adequate socket bushings for the connection of MV cable terminals
b Pfisterer type straight connectors (optional)
b Clamps for individual fastening of each power cable
b Socket bushing for simple and safe insulation test of MV cables or for plug-in type
voltage transformers (optional)
b Toroidal-core current transformers (optional).

Environment
CBGS-2 switchgears have been designed with the aim of preserving the environment:
the materials used are clearly identified for an easy separation and recycling.
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Besides, the SF6 can be collected and reused after an appropriate processing.
The environmental management system followed by Schneider Electric is certified
according to the established requirements of the ISO 14001 standard.
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Functional units Basic description

1 Low Voltage compartment

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4 4
2 Protection and control relays. Sepam or similar type (optional)
3 General busbar system, inside a 3 mm thick stainless
steel tank, with the appropriate three phase bushings 3 3
4 SF6 gas pressure relief devices
5 Two or three position disconnector (disconnector and
earthing switch)
6 Operating mechanism of the disconnector 5 5
7 Actuating shaft for the operating handle of the operating
mechanism of the disconnector 6
8 Pushbuttons for the electrical operating mechanism of
the disconnector (optional)
9 Disconnector indicator: open/closed 12 30
10 Earth indicator: open / closed
11 Metal tank (3 mm, stainless steel), sealed for life 13
11
12 SF6 gas pressure relief device
14
13 Circuit breaker
14 Operating mechanism of the circuit breaker 24
15 Actuating shaft for the operating handle of the manual
spring charging 20 21
16 Opening and closing pushbutton
17 Mechanical pushbutton for emergency opening
1
18 Position indicator (open/closed)
23
19 Operation counter
20 Power cables compartment 25
21 Power cables connectors (optional) (more information
in page 21).
22 Earthed power cables key lock (optional)
23 Current transformers (optional)
24 Socket bushing for voltage transformers, surge arrestor,
etc. (optional)
25 MV connection cable for voltage transformers(optional)
Frontal view of mechanisms panel and synoptic
26 Capacitive voltage indicators per phase
27 Pressure gauge for SF6 pressure indication inside
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the circuit breaker compartment

28 Pressure gauge for SF6 pressure indication inside
the busbar cubicles (1 per each busbar system)
29 Characteristics nameplate 10
30 Pressure switch
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7

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18
16
19
27

15
28
17

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Functional units Configurations for single busbar

Standardized solutions

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The choice between different cubicle installations A
(including for the low-voltage compartment) presents
considerable advantages.
The tables below each of the configurations indicate
only the most common standardized options.

Flexibility of design
The design of CBGS-2 switchgears allows the use of
many other options, so in case of any particular need,
please consult us.

Function

Rated voltage (kV) 52

Busbar rated normal current (A) 1250 / 1600 / 2000
Incoming/outgoing rated normal current (A) 630 / 250 / 1600
Rated short time withstand current 3 s/1 s (kA peak) 25/ 63
SF6 control pressure gauge of central cubicle b
SF6 control pressure gauge of busbars b (in lateral panel)
Measuring in general busbars —
Voltage transformers —
Current transformers —
Disconnector b
2 or 3 positions 3 positions
Manual operating mechanism b
Motor-operated mechanism v
Rated normal current 630 / 1250 / 1600
Disconnector key lock in open position v
Disconnector key lock in closed position v
Earthing switch key lock in open position v
Earthing switch key lock in closed position v
Earthed cable termination key lock v
Electromagnetic lock for the disconnector v
Electromagnetic lock for the earthing switch v
Circuit breaker (electrically operated) b
Rated normal current (A) 2000
Supply voltage (Vdc) 110 / 125 (3)
Tripping coil Double
Circuit breaker locking in open position v
Mechanical locking for opening pushbutton v
Voltage indicators b
Power cables and transformers bottom compartment —
Maximum number of incoming/outgoing cables per phase 3 (1) / 500 mm2 (2)
Toroidal-core current transformers v
Bus section busbar system —
Current transformers in bus section —
Voltage transformers in bus section —
Cable disconnector v
Low voltage compartment b
Light (lamp + micro) v
b Available function Protection relay Sepam or similar type v
v Optional function Control type (Conventional or digital) Conventional / Digital
— Not available function. Auxiliary relays and devices: v
(1) In case of additional VT or surge arrester, Switch v
we have 3 power cables and an auxiliary socket.
Converter v
(2) This section will be limited by the connector,
Circuit breakers v
which is size 3, 52 kV.
LV terminals v
(3) For other characteristics, please contact Schneider Electric.

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 Functional units Configurations for single busbar
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A A A A A

Line switchgear Measuring switchgear Bus coupling Riser Lateral incoming

with cable disconnector with disconnector
52 52 52 52 52
1250 / 1600 / 2000 1250 / 1600 / 2000 1250 / 1600 / 2000 1250 / 1600 / 2000 1250 / 1600 / 2000
630 / 1250 / 1600 — — — 630 / 1250 / 1600
25 / 63 25 / 63 25 / 63 25 / 63 25 / 63
b b b b b
b (in lateral panel) b (in lateral panel) b (in lateral panel) b (in lateral panel) b (in lateral panel)
— b — v —
— v — v —
— v — v —
b b b b v
3 positions 3 positions 2 positions (3) 2 positions (3) 3 positions
b b b b v
v v v v v
630 / 1250 / 1600 630 / 1250 / 1600 630 / 1250 / 1600 630 / 1250 / 1600 630 / 1250 / 1600
v v v v v
v v v v v
v v v v v
v v v v v
v v v v v
v v v v v
v v v v v
b — b — —
2000 — 2000 — —
110 / 125 (3) — 110 / 125 (3) — —
Double — Double — —
v — v — —
v — v — —
b — — — b
— — — — —
3 (1) / 500 mm2 (2) — — — 3 (1) / 500 mm2 (2)
v — — — v
— — b b —
— — — v —
— b — v —
v — — — —
b b b b b
v v v v v
v v v v v
Conventional / Digital Conventional / Digital Conventional / Digital Conventional / Digital Conventional / Digital
v v v v v
v v v v v
v v v v v
v v v v v
v v v v v

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Functional units Configurations for double busbar

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A
B

Function

Rated voltage (kV) 52

Busbar rated normal current (A) 1250 / 1600 / 2000
Incoming/outgoing rated normal current (A) 630 / 1250 / 1600 / 2000
Rated short time withstand current 3 s/1 s (kA peak) 25 / 63
SF6 control pressure gauge of central cubicle b
SF6 control pressure gauge of busbars b (in lateral panel)
Measuring in general busbars —
Voltage transformers —
Current transformers —
Disconnector b
2 or 3 positions 3 positions
Manual operating mechanism b
Motor-operated mechanism v
Rated normal current 630 / 1250 / 1600
Disconnector key lock in open position v
Disconnector key lock in closed position v
Earthing switch key lock in open position v
Earthing switch key lock in closed position v
Earthed cable termination key lock v
Electromagnetic lock for the disconnector v
Electromagnetic lock for the earthing switch v
Circuit breaker (electrically operated) b
Rated normal current (A) 2000
Supply voltage (Vdc) 110 / 125 (3)
Tripping coil Double
Circuit breaker locking in open position v
Mechanical locking for opening pushbutton v
Voltage indicators b
Power cables and transformers bottom compartment —
Maximum number of incoming/outgoing cables per phase 3 (1) / 500 mm2 (2)
Toroidal-core current transformers v
Bus section busbar system —
Current transformers in bus section —
Voltage transformers in bus section —
Cable disconnector v
Low voltage compartment b
Light (lamp + micro) v
b Available function Protection relay Sepam or similar type v
v Optional function Control type (Conventional or digital) Conventional / Digital
— Not available function. Auxiliary relays and devices: v
(1) In case of additional VT or surge arrester, Switch v
we have 3 power cables and an auxiliary socket.
Converter v
(2) This section will be limited by the connector,
Circuit breakers v
which is size 3, 52 kV.
LV terminals v
(3) For other characteristics, please contact Schneider Electric.

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A A A A A
B B B B B

Measuring switchgear Bus coupling Riser Cross coupling Lateral incoming

with disconnector
52 52 52 52 52
1250 / 1600 / 2000 1250 / 1600 / 2000 1250 / 1600 / 2000 1250 / 1600 / 2000 1250 / 1600 / 2000
1250 / 1600 / 2000 1250 / 1600 / 2000 1250 / 1600 / 2000 1250 / 1600 / 2000 630 / 1250 / 1600
25 / 63 25 / 63 25 / 63 25 / 63 25 / 63
b b b b —
b (in lateral panel) b (in lateral panel) b (in lateral panel) b (in lateral panel) b (in lateral panel)
b — v v —
v — v — —
v — v v —
b b b b v
3 positions 2 positions (3) 2 positions (3) 2 positions (3) 3 positions
b b b b v
v v v v v
630 / 1250 / 1600 630 / 1250 / 1600 630 / 1250 / 1600 630 / 1250 / 1600 630 / 1250 / 1600
v v v v v
v v v v v
v v v v v
v v v v v
v v v v v
v v v v v
v v v v v
— b — b —
— 2000 — 2000 —
— 110 / 125 (3) — 110 / 125 (3) —
— Double — Double —
— v — v —
— v — v —
— — — — b
— — — — —
— — — — 3 (1) / 500 mm2 (2)
— — — — v
— b b — —
— v v v —
b — v — —
— — — — —
b b b b b
v v v v v
v v v v v
Conventional / Digital Conventional / Digital Conventional / Digital Conventional / Digital Conventional / Digital
v v v v v
v v v v v
v v v v v
v v v v v
v v v v v

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 Apparatus 52 kV circuit breaker

The circuit breaker

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The circuit breaker of CBGS-2 switchgears has separate poles, is “puffer” type
and uses SF6 gas as breaking and insulating medium.
The cast resin enclosure of the circuit breaker fulfils the requirements of IEC 62271-100
standard regarding sealed pressure systems.
The relative pressure of SF6 filling is 0.48 Mpa (4.8 bar).
In the very improbable event of a pressure falling underneath the established working
threshold, 2 alarms, (at different levels) will be automatically released.

Puffer type breaking system: operating principle

(1) The fixed and mobile main contacts are initially closed.
(2) Precompression
When the fixed and mobile contacts begin to open, the piston slightly compresses
the SF6 gas inside the pressure chamber.
(3) Arcing period
The arc strikes between the arcing contacts while the piston continues its movement.
A small quantity of SF6 gas is injected onto the arc through the insulating nozzle.
For the breaking of low currents, the arc is cooled by forced convection.
For high currents, however, thermal expansion causes the hot gases to move towards
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the colder parts of the pole unit.

The distance between the two arcing contacts becomes sufficient for the current to be
broken when it reaches the zero point, due to the dielectric properties of SF6 gas.
(4) Final sweeping
The moving parts finish their movement and the injection of cold gas continues until
the contacts are completely open.

Characteristics of the circuit breaker

Rated voltage 50/60 Hz kV 52
Power frequency withstand kV (rms) 95
(1) (2) voltage insulation level
(50 Hz–1 min)
Lightning impulse withstand kV (peak) 250
voltage insulation level
(1.2/50 μs)
Rated normal current A 2000
Short circuit breaking current kA (rms) 25
Short circuit making current kA (peak) 63
Short time withstand current kA (rms) 25
(3 s)
Capacitor breaking current A 220
for rated current
Rated operating sequence O-0.3 s-CO-3 min-CO
Approximate operating time ms Opening 35-43
(3) (4) Breaking 35-58
Closing 55-65

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 Apparatus Circuit breaker operating
mechanism

Operating mechanism
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The opening and closing speed of the circuit breaker contacts used for CBGS-2
switchgears is independent of the operator’s action.
This electrically operated mechanism, which is always motorized, can perform
remote control functions and implement fast re-closing cycles.
In CBGS-2 type switchgears, all the operating mechanisms are arranged outside
the SF6 tank.
Furthermore, maintenance in this type of operating mechanisms is quite reduced,
as they use self-lubricating components.
The operating mechanism consists of:
b A spring system that stores the necessary energy for the opening and closing
operations.
b A manual spring charging system.
b An electrical motorized spring charging device that automatically recharges
the springs in less than 5 seconds after the main contacts of the circuit breaker
have closed.
b Mechanical opening pushbutton with optional padlock on the front panel.
b Electrical system including:
v Closing coil
v Anti-pumping relay
v Double tripping coil
v Undervoltage coil (optional).
b Operation counter.
b A spring charging indication contact.
b An end of spring charging indication contact.
b Mechanical indicator for open/closed position.
b Mechanical indicator for spring charging position.
b An optional key lock to interlock the circuit breaker in open position.

Auxiliary contacts
The operating mechanism is equipped with a block of a maximum of 15 auxiliary
contacts. The number of available contacts depends on the composition of the
operating mechanism and the options chosen. In any case, at least 3 O/C contacts
are available on the switchgear outgoing LV terminal block for the external signals.
Auxiliary contacts characteristics
Rated current 10 A
Breaking capacity Alternating current voltage 10 A with 220 Vac
(power factor ≥ 0.3)
Direct current voltage 1.5 A with 110 or 220 Vdc
(L/R ≤ 0.01 s)

Electrical characteristics of the operating mechanism

Options Spring charging Closing release Double voltage Undervoltage coil
motor tripping coil
52 kV 52 kV 52 kV 52 kV
Supply voltage Direct current V 48-110-125 Vdc
Consumption Direct current W 500 70 140 (2 x 70) 100/10
Possible combinations of auxiliaries = b b
and quantities or b b b
or b b b b
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 Apparatus Circuit breaker operating
mechanism

Auxiliary diagram
Circuit breaker operating mechanism.
The second tripping coil and the opening and blocking of the breaker by very low SF6
pressure are included as a standard option.
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Y63BL
Y63BL

33L 52Y 52Y

Q3

52MC 33

52MC
63BL 63ALL Y63BL 52MC 52MC
M

52B C 52Y 52BA1 Y63BL 52BA2

Open circuit breaker with discharged springs

and gas at normal pressure
M Spring charging motor
52BC Closing release
52Y Anti-pumping relay
52BA1 Tripping coil
52BA2 Second tripping coil
63BL Pressure switch contact for opening
63ALL Low pressure alarm
Y63BL Pressure switch auxiliary relay for tripping and blocking
33 Switch contact for mechanical closing availability
33L Switch contact for blocking of spring charging motor during manual charging operation
52MC End of charging contacts
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 Apparatus 3 position disconnector

Characteristics of the 3 position disconnector

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It complies with the requirements of IEC 62271-102 standard for disconnectors

and earthing switches.
Short circuit current making capacity (disconnector and earthing switch) through
1 the circuit breaker is 25 kA.
Rated currents: 630 A /1250 A /1600 A.
2 An optional cable disconnector can be installed in the rear part of the switchgear.
3 Compact design and reduced dimensions. Highly reliable position indicator
(without transmission rods).
4
Single rotation-driving axis for the disconnector and the earthing switch.
5
To operate the earthing switch after operating the disconnector, the operating handle
6
must be removed and inserted again. These are completely independent operations.
Motorization of disconnectors can be included as an option (not advisable for single
1 General busbar system busbar version).
2 Fixed contact “disconnector closed”
3 Mobile contact fingers (disconnector open) Operation and interlocks
4 3 phase bushing towards circuit breaker compartment
5 Joint Manually operated by means of an operating handle or motor operated.
6 Fixed contact “disconnector earthed”. The operating handle can not be removed from the actuating shaft until the switching
Busbar operation has been completed.
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1 The circuit breaker can not be closed until the operating handle has been withdrawn
1 (extreme positions of the disconnector).
2 Other special key lock interlocks may be included as an option.
3

4 4
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Outgoing

Double busbar system

1 Position indicator, open / closed
2 Earthing position indicator
3 Actuating shafts for manual operation of disconnectors
4 Pushbuttons for motorized operating mechanism of
the disconnector (optional)
5 Pushbuttons for motorized operating mechanism of
the earthing switch (optional).
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YS
EA

YTA

EM

Options
Key locks per function key released:
1 Disconnector in open position
2 Disconnector in closed position
3 Earthing switch in open position
4 Earthing switch in closed position
5 Earthed cables.
Electromagnetic locks
YS Disconnector
YTA Earthing switch.

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 Apparatus Current transformers

General characteristics
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b Architecture:
v Type A: toroidal
v Type B: flanged to SF6 tank.
b Type A: free from dielectrically stressed cast resin components
b According to IEC 60044-1 standards.

Mounting possibilities and types

Location Type
In cable compartment A
In SF6 tank B

Type A Type B
Characteristics table
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Maximum operating voltage 0.72 kV

Minimum admissible AC voltage 3 kV / 1 min
Normal operating frequency 50/60 Hz
Thermal currents
Permanent (max. value) 1.2 x In
Normal short time (3 s) 25 kA
Normal currents
Dynamic 25 x I. Th
Primary 40 A to 1600 A
Secondary 1 A and 5 A
Switch possibilities in the secondary winding From 100 - 200 A to 800 - 1600 A
Core data depending on normal primary current 3 cores maximum
Measuring core
Power 2.5 VA to 15 VA
Class 0.5 to 1
Overcurrent factor FS5
Protection core
Power 2.5 VA to 30 VA
Class 5 or 10
Overcurrent factor From P10 to P30
Dimensions Type A Minimum Maximum
Internal diameter 60 mm 205 mm
Maximum height 130 mm 225 mm
Dimensions Type B
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Height 548 mm
Width 420 mm
Depth 243 mm
Operating ambient air temperature – 5°C / + 40°C
Insulation class E

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 Apparatus Voltage transformers

General characteristics
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b Inductive principle
b Architecture:
v Type A: plug-in type by means of MV cable
v Type B: flanged to SF6 tank.
b Safe to touch by means of a shielded metal enclosure
b Cast resin insulated
b According to IEC 60044-2 standards.

Mounting possibilities and types

Location Type
In cable trench (outside of the switchgear) A
Type A Type B In SF6 tank B
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Characteristics table
A B
Normal Voltage (Un) > 3.6 to 52 kV
Normal alternal voltage in the primary winding 1.2 x Un
Voltage normal factor (Un/8 h) 1.9 / 2.5 (*)
Voltage in the secondary (**) 100/3 V
110/3 V
100/3 V
110/3 V
Thermal current limit (measuring winding) 8A
Normal long duration current (8 h) 5A
Data according to the accuracy class
Class 0.2 20, 25 and 30 VA 25 VA
Class 0.5 30, 50 and 60 VA 50 VA
Class 1 50, 60 and 100 VA 100 VA

(*) 2.5 x Un Optional.

(**) For other voltages, please consult Schneider Electric.
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 Apparatus General busbar system

Characteristics of the busbar system

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The busbar system is completely segregated and its continuity is achieved by means
of three phase busbar bushings.
The busbar compartment is gas-tight and uses SF6 gas as insulating medium.
The three position disconnector (open / closed / earthed) is located inside the busbar
compartment.
In case of busbar coupling and busbar rising switchgears, the standard option
is the two position disconnector.
The set consists of three independent copper conductive bars.
Desiccation bags are included in the busbar tanks.

Switchgears extension
Detail of the general busbar system A CBGS-2 switchboard can be extended in a quick and simple way on both ends of
the busbar system. Extension under voltage is possible in case of double busbar
version. Such extensions under voltage will be carried out only in those cases when
it is absolutely necessary and there is no other choice.
It is possible to remove intermediate switchgears from a switchboard without having
to move the adjacent ones.
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 Installation Power cables

Straight connectors, Pfisterer or similar type, size 3, 52 kV

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for incoming / outgoing cables

The connectors used for incoming cables of the whole range of switchgears
are metal-enclosed type.
They are Pfisterer type, size 3, 52 kV up to 500 mm2 section, for a maximum
insulation diameter of 47.1 mm. For bigger sections or bigger cable insulation
diameters, please consult available documentations about connectors.
The maximum number of power cables per phase is 3, plus a fourth socket
for voltage transformers or other elements (arresters).
The power cable compartment can house a maximum of four cables per phase.

1805
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Power cables situation in case of cable-disconnector

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 Installation Implementation examples

≥ 700 200 820 820 820 820 820 820 200 ≥ 700
DE58955

2500

Weight per cubicle approx.: 1,000 kg.

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≥700 1620 ≥ 2160 1620 ≥700

All distances are minimum values.
For further details, please refer to the Instructions Manual.
≥ 3500

2600
≥ 3000 x 2000
CBGS- 2 CBGS- 2
≥ 1000

≥ 6800

Switchgears placed one in front of the other

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≥700 1620 ≥2180

≥ 3500

2500

≥ 3000 x 2000
CBGS-2
≥ 1000

≥ 4500

Switchgears inside the building

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 Installation Civil engineering
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30 380 380 30

> 700
300 300

70
25

1 4 1

Fixing 1100
≥ 700

Level 1075
2

1 4 1
300

270 270
150 100

510 820 820 820 820 820 510

1 Level 1620
2 Power cables trench
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3 Hole for control cables

4 Fixing
5 Levelling screw M20-DIN 912
6 Security nut
7 Metal plate
8 Nut welded to the frame
9 Fixing screws (2 fixing points per switchgear)
10 U section (40 x 20 x 5)
2500

Weight per cubicle approx.: 1,000 kg.

For further details, please refer to the Instructions Manual.

Level adjustment Fixing

5

6
9
8 7
10

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