STS - (3000K, 6000K) - H1 Smart Transformer Station User Manual
STS - (3000K, 6000K) - H1 Smart Transformer Station User Manual
STS - (3000K, 6000K) - H1 Smart Transformer Station User Manual
Station
User Manual
Issue 03
Date 2021-01-19
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Purpose
This document describes the appearance, transportation, storage, man-machine
interaction, and maintenance of the STS-3000K-H1 and STS-6000K-H1 smart
transformer stations (STSs). Before installing and operating an STS, read through
this document to get familiar with the features, functions, and safety precautions.
Intended Audience
This document is intended for photovoltaic (PV) plant operators and qualified
electricians.
Symbol Conventions
The symbols that may be found in this document are defined as follows.
Symbol Remarks
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Change History
Changes between document issues are cumulative. The latest document issue
contains all the changes made in earlier issues.
Issue 03 (2021-01-19)
Updated 2.4.4 MV Room.
Issue 02 (2020-10-30)
Updated 2.2 Appearance.
Updated 5.2.1 Setting the Set Value of the Measurement and Control Device.
Issue 01 (2019-11-15)
This issue is used for first office application (FOA).
Contents
2 Products..................................................................................................................................... 8
2.1 Overview.................................................................................................................................................................................... 8
2.2 Appearance................................................................................................................................................................................ 9
2.3 Label Description.................................................................................................................................................................. 11
2.4 Components............................................................................................................................................................................ 11
2.4.1 STS.......................................................................................................................................................................................... 12
2.4.2 LV Room................................................................................................................................................................................12
2.4.2.1 STS-3000K-H1 Single-sided Cabinet........................................................................................................................ 12
2.4.2.2 STS-3000K-H1 Double-sided Cabinet......................................................................................................................14
2.4.2.3 STS-6000K-H1 Single-sided Cabinet........................................................................................................................ 14
2.4.2.4 STS-6000K-H1 Double-sided Cabinet......................................................................................................................16
2.4.3 Transformer Room............................................................................................................................................................ 16
2.4.3.1 STS-6000K-H1................................................................................................................................................................. 16
2.4.3.2 STS-3000K-H1................................................................................................................................................................. 18
2.4.4 MV Room............................................................................................................................................................................. 20
2.4.4.1 DQS-24 (CVC)................................................................................................................................................................. 20
2.4.4.2 DQS-24 (DVC)................................................................................................................................................................. 21
2.4.4.3 DQS-36 and DQS-40.5 (CVC).................................................................................................................................... 22
2.4.4.4 DQS-36 and DQS-40.5 (DVC).................................................................................................................................... 23
2.4.4.5 CGM.3 (CVC)................................................................................................................................................................... 24
2.4.4.6 CGM.3 (DVC)................................................................................................................................................................... 25
2.4.4.7 8DJH24 (CCV)..................................................................................................................................................................26
2.4.4.8 8DJH36 (CCV)..................................................................................................................................................................27
6 Power-On Commissioning................................................................................................... 62
6.1 Setting the STS Status Before Power-On...................................................................................................................... 62
6.2 Impulse Test on the Ring Main Unit and MV Cables (CVC).................................................................................. 63
6.2.1 Switching from Overhaul to Cold Standby for the Ring Main Unit.................................................................63
6.2.2 Switching from Cold Standby to Hot Standby for the Incoming Cable and Outgoing Cable Cabinets
of the Ring Main Unit................................................................................................................................................................. 65
6.2.3 Impulse Test on the Ring Main Unit and Its Cables.............................................................................................. 65
6.3 Impulse Test on the Ring Main Unit and MV Cables (DVC)..................................................................................66
6.3.1 Switching from Overhaul to Cold Standby for the Ring Main Unit.................................................................66
6.3.2 Switching from Cold Standby to Hot Standby for the Incoming Cable and Outgoing Cable Cabinets
of the Ring Main Unit................................................................................................................................................................. 67
6.3.3 Impulse Test on the Ring Main Unit and Its Cables.............................................................................................. 68
6.4 Impulse Test on the Transformer (Without a UPS)...................................................................................................69
6.4.1 Impulse Test on the Transformer at Site 1............................................................................................................... 69
6.4.2 Impulse Test on the Transformer at Site 2............................................................................................................... 70
6.4.3 Impulse Test on the Transformer at Site 3............................................................................................................... 70
6.5 Impulse Test on the Transformer (with a UPS).......................................................................................................... 70
6.5.1 Supplying Power to the Auxiliary Loop......................................................................................................................70
6.5.2 Impulse Test on the Transformer at Site 1............................................................................................................... 71
7 System Maintenance............................................................................................................ 78
7.1 Safety Precautions................................................................................................................................................................ 78
7.2 Shutdown and Power-Off.................................................................................................................................................. 78
7.2.1 Powering Off the Transformer for Overhaul (Upper Isolation Structure of the Ring Main Unit, CGM)
............................................................................................................................................................................................................ 80
7.2.2 Powering Off the Transformer for Overhaul (Lower Isolation Structure of the Ring Main Unit, DQS
and 8DJH)....................................................................................................................................................................................... 82
7.2.3 Powering Off the Ring Main Unit for Overhaul..................................................................................................... 83
7.3 Overhauling Cables Between STSs (CVC).................................................................................................................... 84
7.4 Overhauling Cables Between STSs (DVC).................................................................................................................... 85
7.5 Routine Maintenance.......................................................................................................................................................... 86
7.6 Common Faults Troubleshooting.................................................................................................................................... 91
7.7 Component Replacement...................................................................................................................................................99
7.7.1 Replacing a UPS................................................................................................................................................................. 99
7.7.2 Replacing the Lightning Arrester............................................................................................................................... 101
7.7.3 Replacing the Measurement and Control Device................................................................................................ 103
7.7.4 Replacing the ACB.......................................................................................................................................................... 104
7.7.5 Replacing the SPD...........................................................................................................................................................105
7.7.6 Replacing the MCCB.......................................................................................................................................................106
7.7.7 Replacing the Oil Surface Temperature Controller............................................................................................. 109
7.7.8 Replacing a Heat Exchanger....................................................................................................................................... 110
7.7.9 Replacing the Power Meter......................................................................................................................................... 111
7.7.10 Replacing the Temperature and Humidity Controller...................................................................................... 111
7.7.11 Replacing the MCB....................................................................................................................................................... 112
7.7.12 Replacing the Light...................................................................................................................................................... 112
7.7.13 Replacing the Smoke Sensor.................................................................................................................................... 112
7.7.14 Replacing the Fuse of the Fuse-Switch-Disconnector......................................................................................113
7.7.15 Replacing the Ring Main Unit.................................................................................................................................. 113
7.7.16 Replacing a Transformer............................................................................................................................................ 117
1 Safety Precautions
General Requirements
DANGER
● Do not install, use, or operate outdoor equipment and cables (including but
not limited to moving equipment, operating equipment and cables, inserting
connectors to or removing connectors from signal ports connected to outdoor
facilities, working at heights, and performing outdoor installation) in harsh
weather conditions such as lightning, rain, snow, and level 6 or stronger wind.
● After installing the equipment, remove idle packing materials such as cartons,
foam, plastics, and cable ties from the equipment area.
● In the case of a fire, immediately leave the building or the equipment area,
and turn on the fire alarm bell or make an emergency call. Do not enter the
building on fire in any case.
● Do not scrawl, damage, or block any warning label on the equipment.
● Tighten the screws using tools when installing the equipment.
● Understand the components and functioning of a grid-tied PV power system
and relevant local standards.
● Repaint any paint scratches caused during equipment transportation or
installation in a timely manner. Equipment with scratches cannot be exposed
to an outdoor environment for a long period of time.
● Do not open the host panel of the equipment.
● Do not install other equipment on the top of a container without evaluation
by Huawei.
● Do not perform operations such as arc welding, drilling, and cutting on the
top of a container. Otherwise, the top of the container may be damaged,
which may cause water leakage. When performing operations (such as
hoisting) over the top of a container, take measures to protect the top of the
container against damage. After construction, check the container for
protective paint damage. If the top of the container is damaged, repair it in a
timely manner.
Personal Safety
● If there is a probability of personal injury or equipment damage during
operations on the equipment, immediately stop the operations, report the
case to the supervisor, and take feasible protective measures.
● Use tools correctly to avoid hurting people or damaging the equipment.
● Do not touch the energized equipment, as the enclosure is hot.
● When operating or maintaining the equipment, wear high-voltage insulation
gloves, a safety helmet, insulation shoes, and insulation clothing. When
commissioning or operating the ring main unit, operate the general
protection chamber using an insulated stool.
General Requirements
DANGER
Before connecting cables, ensure that the equipment is intact. Otherwise, electric
shocks or fire may occur.
● Ensure that all electrical connections comply with local electrical standards.
● Obtain approval from the local electric utility company before using the
equipment in grid-tied mode.
● Ensure that the cables you prepared meet local regulations.
● Use dedicated insulated tools when performing high-voltage operations.
AC and DC Power
DANGER
Do not connect or disconnect power cables with power on. Transient contact
between the core of the power cable and the conductor will generate electric arcs
or sparks, which may cause fire or personal injury.
Cabling
● When routing cables, ensure that a distance of at least 30 mm exists between
the cables and heat-generating components or areas. This prevents damage
to the insulation layer of the cables.
● Bind cables of the same type together. When routing cables of different types,
ensure that they are at least 30 mm away from each other.
● Ensure that the cables used in a grid-tied PV power system are properly
connected and insulated and meet specifications.
DANGER
● Do not drag steel ropes and hoisting tools or bump hoisted objects against
hard objects during hoisting.
Using Ladders
● Use wooden or fiberglass ladders when you need to perform live working at
heights.
● When a step ladder is used, ensure that the pull ropes are secured and the
ladder is held firm.
● Before using a ladder, check that it is intact and confirm its load bearing
capacity. Do not overload it.
● Ensure that the wider end of the ladder is at the bottom, or protective
measures have been taken at the bottom to prevent the ladder from sliding.
● Ensure that the ladder is securely positioned. The recommended angle for a
ladder against the floor is 75 degrees, as shown in the following figure. An
angle rule can be used to measure the angle.
● When climbing a ladder, take the following precautions to reduce risks and
ensure safety:
– Keep your body steady.
– Do not climb higher than the fourth rung of the ladder from the top.
– Ensure that your body's center of gravity does not shift outside the legs
of the ladder.
Drilling Holes
When drilling holes into a wall or floor, observe the following safety precautions:
● Wear goggles and protective gloves when drilling holes.
● When drilling holes, protect the equipment from shavings. After drilling, clean
up any shavings that have accumulated inside or outside the equipment.
1.6 Commissioning
When the equipment is powered on for the first time, ensure that professional
personnel set parameters correctly. Incorrect settings may result in inconsistency
with local certification and affect the normal operation of the equipment.
NOTICE
● After the equipment stops running, wait for at least 10 minutes to ensure that
the voltage is within the safe range, the transfer switch is in the local position,
the ground switch of the circuit breaker cabinet in the ring main unit is
switched on, and the ground cable is connected to the low-voltage cabinet.
Then you can perform maintenance or repair.
● Before maintaining the transformer station, turn off the switches on the LV side
and then the high-voltage (HV) side of the STS.
● Before maintaining the transformer station, turn off the ACB at the LV side and
the switch at the HV side, and attach warning labels to ensure that the
equipment will not be powered on by accident.
2 Products
2.1 Overview
Functions
An STS converts low-voltage (LV) AC power generated by solar inverters into
medium-voltage (MV) AC power and feeds it into a power grid.
An STS is a combination of an LV cabinet, a transformer, a ring main unit, and an
auxiliary power supply that are all housed in a steel-structure container to provide
a highly integrated power transformation and distribution solution for ground PV
plants in MV grid-tied scenarios.
Networking
The STS applies to the grid-tied systems in large PV plants. A typical grid-tied PV
system consists of PV strings, SUN2000 solar inverters, switch boxes, and an STS.
(A) PV string (B) SUN2000 solar inverter (C) Switch box (optional)
2.2 Appearance
Figure 2-2 Appearance
(1) Low-voltage room (LV) (2) Transformer room (TR) (3) Medium-voltage room
(MV)
(4) Position for the distributed (5) Position for the smart array (6) Double-swing door of the
power system (uninterruptible controller (SACU) MV room
power supply, UPS)
(7) Ring main unit (8) Auxiliary transformer (9) Double-swing screen door
for the transformer room
(10) AC input cable hole (LV (11) Manhole entrance (12) AC input cable hole (LV
PANEL B) PANEL A)
(13) Single-swing door for the (14) Double-swing door for the
LV room LV room
NOTE
2.4 Components
2.4.1 STS
Figure 2-5 STS components
2.4.2 LV Room
This section shows only the components. The actual product appearance prevails.
(1) Temperature and humidity (2) Measurement and control (3) Multimeter
controller device
(7) On button (8) Transfer switch (9) Air circuit breaker (ACB)
(1) Temperature and humidity (2) Measurement and control (3) Multimeter
controller device
(7) On button (8) Transfer switch (9) Air circuit breaker (ACB)
(1) Temperature and humidity (2) Measurement and control (3) Multimeter
controller device
(7) On button (8) Transfer switch (9) Air circuit breaker (ACB)
(1) Temperature and humidity (2) Measurement and control (3) Multimeter
controller device
(7) On button (8) Transfer switch (9) Air circuit breaker (ACB)
2.4.3.1 STS-6000K-H1
The transformer room converts the LV AC power into the MV AC power. The main
equipment is a transformer configured with gas, oil temperature, pressure, and oil
level protection. At the same time, a comprehensive protection device is
configured in the MV room for the transformer.
This document uses the appearance of a transformer as an example. The
appearance of transformers of different models may be different. The actual
product may vary.
2 Oil refilling/ Transformer oil ● Oil refilling: Refills the transformer oil
draining valve refilling/draining using an uncontaminated metal or non-
valve rubber hose and oil injection equipment.
(Note: Prevent air from entering.)
● Oil draining: The cabinet oil is led to the
oil container through an
uncontaminated metal or non-rubber
hose.
4 Oil surface Measures and Displays the top layer of transformer oil in
thermometer controls the real time and issues alarms and trip signals
temperature of the through the built-in temperature control
top layer of switch.
transformer oil.
5 Oil level gauge Indicates the oil level. Indicates the oil level of the transformer oil
cabinet and reports the alarms of high and
low oil levels.
7 Off-load tap Regulates the There are five levels. Level 1 indicates the
changer voltage. maximum tapping value, level 3 indicates
the rated tapping value, and level 5
indicates the minimum tapping value.
2.4.3.2 STS-3000K-H1
The transformer room converts the LV AC power into the MV AC power. The main
equipment is a transformer configured with gas, oil temperature, pressure, and oil
level protection. At the same time, a comprehensive protection device is
configured in the MV room for the transformer.
This document uses the appearance of a transformer as an example. The
appearance of transformers of different models may be different. The actual
product may vary.
2 Oil surface Measures and Displays the top layer of transformer oil in
thermometer controls the real time and issues alarms and trip signals
temperature of the through the built-in temperature control
top layer of switch.
transformer oil.
3 Oil level gauge Indicates the oil Indicates the oil level of the transformer oil
level. cabinet and reports the alarms of high and
low oil levels.
4 Oil refilling/ Transformer oil ● Oil refilling: Refills the transformer oil
draining valve refilling/draining using an uncontaminated metal or non-
valve rubber hose and oil injection equipment.
(Note: Prevent air from entering.)
● Oil draining: The cabinet oil is led to the
oil container through an uncontaminated
metal or non-rubber hose.
6 Off-load tap Regulates the There are five levels. Level 1 indicates the
changer voltage. maximum tapping value, level 3 indicates the
rated tapping value, and level 5 indicates the
minimum tapping value.
2.4.4 MV Room
For details about the ring main unit, see the ring main unit manual provided by
the manufacturer.
No cable connector is installed in cabinet G1 or G3. The cable connectors in the figure are
for reference only. The actual position and dimensions may vary.
(1) Operation holes of (2) Load switch operation (3) Isolation switch operation
grounding switches holes hole
No cable connector is installed in cabinet G1 or G3. The cable connectors in the figure are
for reference only. The actual position and dimensions may vary.
(1) Operation holes of (2) Load switch operation (3) Isolation switch operation
grounding switches holes hole
No cable connector is installed in cabinet G1 or G3. The cable connectors in the figure are
for reference only. The actual position and dimensions may vary.
(1) Operation holes of (2) Load switch operation (3) Isolation switch operation
grounding switches holes hole
No cable connector is installed in cabinet G1 or G3. The cable connectors in the figure are
for reference only. The actual position and dimensions may vary.
(1) Operation holes of (2) Load switch operation (3) Isolation switch operation
grounding switches holes hole
No cable connector is installed in cabinet G1 or G3. The cable connectors in the figure are
for reference only. The actual position and dimensions may vary.
(1) Load switch operation (2) Grounding switch operation (3) Cable connectors
holes holes
No cable connector is installed in cabinet G1 or G3. The cable connectors in the figure are
for reference only. The actual position and dimensions may vary.
(1) Load switch operation (2) Grounding switch operation (3) Cable connectors
holes holes
● The CCV ring main unit includes a circuit breaker cabinet and two load switch cabinets.
● The secondary room of the ring main unit cannot be opened when the power is on.
(4) Manually switch off the (5) Manually switch on the (6) Relay
circuit breaker circuit breaker
● The CCV ring main unit includes a circuit breaker cabinet and two load switch cabinets.
● The secondary room of the ring main unit cannot be opened when the power is on.
(4) Manually switch off the (5) Manually switch on the (6) Circuit breaker electrical
circuit breaker circuit breaker control switch
(7) Relay
● The DCV ring main unit includes a direct cable entry cabinet, a load switch cabinet, and
a circuit breaker cabinet.
● The secondary room of the ring main unit cannot be opened when the power is on.
(4) Manually switch off the (5) Manually switch on the (6) Circuit breaker electrical
circuit breaker circuit breaker control switch
● The DCV ring main unit includes a direct cable entry cabinet, a load switch cabinet, and
a circuit breaker cabinet.
● The secondary room of the ring main unit cannot be opened when the power is on.
(4) Manually switch off the (5) Manually switch on the (6) Circuit breaker electrical
circuit breaker circuit breaker control switch
(7) Relay
● The DCV ring main unit includes a direct cable entry cabinet, a load switch cabinet, and
a circuit breaker cabinet.
● The secondary room of the ring main unit cannot be opened when the power is on.
Component Description
Component Description
Figure 2-24 Networking scenario (Components in the dotted box are optional.)
Component Description
Transportation Requirements
● Select proper transportation tools according to the dimensions and weight of
the product.
● A maximum of five layers of equipment can be stacked. Place the equipment
neatly to prevent personal injury or equipment damage caused by tilting.
● The product should be placed horizontally during transportation.
● Prevent the product from colliding or scratching.
● Requirements for road transportation: Conduct road survey to identify the
obstacles in the transportation route of the STS to ensure that the vehicle can
pass through the transportation route safely. Survey information: road
condition, height limit, actual height, width limit, actual width, weight limit,
traffic restrictions, and obstacles
● Requirements for waterway transportation: Meets the requirements of full-
load voyage.
Storage Requirements
● The container doors are tightly closed.
● The ambient temperature and humidity are suitable for the storage.
● The product should be stored in a clean and dry place and be protected from
dust and water vapor corrosion.
● If the STS is stored for a long time, place absorbent in the medium-voltage
room.
Service Statement
The following services and operations are outside the product delivery scope:
● Transporting the equipment to the construction site (The contract prevails.)
● Preparing a crane for unloading the products at the construction site
● Preparing the concrete foundation for installing the equipment
● Installing an optional oil tank (including the grounding of the oil tank)
● Installing devices and connecting cables at the construction site
● Preparing door locks
● Preparing some auxiliary materials that are used for securing the support feet
of the equipment to the foundation
● Checking the system protection, cold commissioning, hot commissioning, and
overall grounding
Container Check
No. Check Item Acceptance Criteria
LV Cabinet Check
No. Check Item Acceptance Criteria
1 Circuit The ACB and MCCB are turned off. The setting of the
breaker circuit breaker must match that provided by the user.
2 Copper bar The copper bar is not deformed, and no foreign matter
is placed on the copper bar.
6 Cable The bolts for installing the cables are tightened and the
cables are not loose.
Transformer Check
No. Check Item Acceptance Criteria
4 Oil level The indication of the oil level gauge of the transformer
is consistent with the oil temperature-oil level curve.
5 Pressure relief The fuse link of the pressure relief valve has been
valve removed, and the pressure relief valve takes no action.
6 Gas relay There is no gas inside the gas relay. If there is a small
amount of gas, the air can be exhausted through the
gas release plug.
The butterfly valve is open.
10 Oil drain The oil drain ventage of the transformer room is not
ventage blocked.
2 SF6 air gauge The SF6 air gauge pointer is in the green zone and is
away from the yellow or red zone.
4 Trip enable/ The trip enable/disable slicer has been put into
disable slicer operation.
7 Foreign Foreign matter in the ring main unit, such as tools and
matter remaining materials, is cleared.
● The internal interlocking is configured only for the high-configuration STSs. The
interlocking has been commissioned before delivery and can be tested and verified on
site.
● K3, K4, K8, and K9 are equipped with a key ring and a blank label.
● In the figures in this document, indicates that the Kx and Ky are delivered together.
● The interlocking of the STS is related only to K3 and K4 of cabinet C. This section uses
the interlocking of the STS with a CVC ring main unit as an example.
STS-3000K-H1 Interlocking
Step 1 Mechanical lock K8 is configured for ACB 1 in LV PANEL A. After the K8 key is
inserted, you can turn on or off ACB 1. You can remove the K8 key only after the
ACB is turned off.
Step 2 Mechanical lock K3 is configured for the disconnector in the MV circuit breaker
cabinet. After the K3 key is inserted, you can turn on or off the disconnector. You
can remove the K3 key only after the disconnector is turned on.
Step 3 Mechanical lock K4 is configured at the operation hole of the grounding switch in
the MV circuit breaker cabinet. After the K4 key is inserted, you can turn on or off
the grounding switch. You can remove the K4 key only after the grounding switch
is turned on.
Step 4 Exchange Box2, a key switching box, is installed in the MV room. The supported
key numbers are K10, K11, and K12. The K11 and K12 keys can be removed only
after the K10 key is inserted. The K10 key can be removed only after the K11 and
K12 keys are inserted.
Step 5 The transformer room has two doors, each equipped with a mechanical lock, that
is, K13 and K14. After inserting the K13 and K14 keys, you can open the
corresponding transformer room door. The mechanical locks can be locked and the
keys can be removed only after the doors are closed.
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STS-6000K-H1 Interlocking
Step 1 Mechanical lock K8 is configured for ACB 1 in LV PANEL A. After the K8 key is
inserted, you can turn on or off ACB 1. You can remove the K8 key only after the
ACB is turned off.
Step 2 Mechanical lock K9 is configured for ACB 2 in LV PANEL B. After the K9 key is
inserted, you can turn on or off ACB 2. You can remove the K9 key only after the
ACB is turned off.
Step 3 Exchange Box1, a key switching box, is installed in the LV room. The supported key
numbers are K5, K6, and K7. The K6 and K7 keys can be removed only after the K5
key is inserted. The K5 key can be removed only after the K6 and K7 keys are
inserted.
Step 4 Mechanical lock K3 is configured for the disconnector in the MV circuit breaker
cabinet. After the K3 key is inserted, you can turn on or off the disconnector. You
can remove the K3 key only after the disconnector is turned on.
Step 5 Mechanical lock K4 is configured at the operation hole of the grounding switch in
the MV circuit breaker cabinet. After the K4 key is inserted, you can turn on or off
the grounding switch. You can remove the K4 key only after the grounding switch
is turned on.
Step 6 Exchange Box2, a key switching box, is installed in the MV room. The supported
key numbers are K10, K11, and K12. The K11 and K12 keys can be removed only
after the K10 key is inserted. The K10 key can be removed only after the K11 and
K12 keys are inserted.
Step 7 The transformer room has two doors, each equipped with a mechanical lock, that
is, K13 and K14. After inserting the K13 and K14 keys, you can open the
corresponding transformer room door. The mechanical locks can be locked and the
keys can be removed only after the doors are closed.
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Step 1 Mechanical lock K1 is configured at the operation hole of the cable room door of
cabinet G1. After the K1 key is inserted, you can open the door. You can remove
the K1 key only after the door is closed.
Step 2 Mechanical lock (not a padlock) K2 is configured at the operation hole of the
grounding switch in cabinet G3. After the K2 key is inserted, you can turn on or off
the grounding switch. You can remove the K2 key only after the grounding switch
is turned on.
Step 3 Based on the hand-in-hand connection diagram of the STSs obtained from the
customer, put the K2 key of cabinet G3 in STS 1 and the K1 key of cabinet G1 in
STS 2 on the same key ring. Mark the STS and switch numbers on the labels. The
operations for STS 2 and STS 3 are similar. Turn on the grounding switch of
cabinet G3 in the last STS. Remove the K2 key and hand it over to the O&M
personnel.
Step 4 For the first STS closest to the booster station, the key to the cable room door of
cabinet G1 needs to be interlocked with the outgoing cable knife switch of the
booster station. The interlocking logic is the same as that of STSs.
Step 5 If the grounding switch does not have the interlocking function, close the cable
room door of cabinet G1 and remove the key. Then hand the key over to the O&M
personnel for proper storage. According to the requirements, interlock the
grounding switch of the booster station with the cable room door of cabinet G1 of
the first STS to ensure operation safety.
Figure 4-3 Interlocking between STSs with a DVC ring main unit (1)
Figure 4-4 Interlocking between STSs with a DCV ring main unit (2)
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Step 1 Mechanical lock K1 is configured for the grounding switch of cabinet G1. After the
K1 key is inserted, you can turn on the grounding switch and open the door of the
cable room. You can remove the K1 key only after the door of the cable room is
closed and the grounding switch is turned off.
Step 2 Mechanical lock (not a padlock) K2 is configured at the operation hole of the
grounding switch in cabinet G3. After the K2 key is inserted, you can turn on or off
the grounding switch. You can remove the K2 key only after the grounding switch
is turned on.
Step 3 Based on the hand-in-hand connection diagram of the STSs obtained from the
customer, put the K2 key of cabinet G3 in STS 1 and the K1 key of cabinet G1 in
STS 2 on the same key ring. Mark the STS and switch numbers on the labels. The
operations for STS 2 and STS 3 are similar. Turn on the grounding switch of
cabinet G3 in the last STS. Remove the K2 key and hand it over to the O&M
personnel.
Step 4 For the first STS closest to the booster station, the interlock key K1 to the
grounding switch of cabinet G1 needs to be interlocked with the outgoing cable
knife switch of the booster station. The interlocking logic is the same as that of
STSs.
Step 5 If the grounding switch does not have the interlocking function, turn off the
grounding switch of cabinet G1 and remove the interlock key K1. Then hand the
key over to the O&M personnel for proper storage. According to the requirements,
interlock the grounding switch of the booster station with that of cabinet G1 of
the first STS to ensure operation safety.
Figure 4-5 Interlocking between STSs with a CVC ring main unit (1)
Figure 4-6 Interlocking between STSs with a CCV ring main unit (2)
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● Perform the insulation tests before connecting incoming cables and sealing cable holes.
● Before the insulation test, ensure that no lightning arrester is installed in cabinet G2
because high voltage may damage the lightning arrester during the test.
● During the insulation test, ensure that the grounding switch of the ring main unit is
turned off, and the load switch and disconnector are turned on.
● The methods for performing the insulation test on the CVC/CCV/DVC/DCV ring main
units are the same.
● This document uses the CVC ring main unit as an example.
Step 1 Adjust the switch of the ring main unit to be consistent with that in the test
schematic diagram.
Step 3 Turn off the load switch in cabinet G1 or G3, turn on the grounding switch, and
open the door of the cable room.
Step 4 Route the cable of the insulation tester into the cable room from the bottom of
cabinet G1 or G3. Connect the positive pole to the bushing and the negative pole
to the ground.
Step 5 Close the door of the cable room, turn off the grounding switch, turn on the load
switch, and perform the test.
Step 6 Adjust the insulation tester to test the 2500 V voltage for 1 minute. Record the
insulation resistance values in 10th second, 30th second, and 60th second. The
insulation resistance value must be greater than 100 MΩ.
Step 7 After the test is complete, shut down the insulation resistance tester.
Step 8 Turn off the load switch, turn on the grounding switch, and open the door of the
cable room. Discharge the test loop by contacting the high-voltage bushing with
the ground cable.
Step 9 Remove the test cables and temporary ground cable, and close the cable room
door.
----End
Step 3 Connect the positive pole of the insulation tester to phase A, phase B, or phase C
of LV PANEL A, and connect the negative pole to the ground.
Step 4 Adjust the insulation tester to test the 1000 V voltage for 1 minute. Record the
insulation resistance values in 10th second, 30th second, and 60th second. The
insulation resistance value must be greater than 10 MΩ.
Step 5 After the test is complete, shut down the insulation tester.
Step 6 Discharge the test loop by contacting the test points with the ground cable.
----End
The methods for testing the insulation of LV PANEL A and LV PANEL B are the same. This
document uses LV PANEL A as an example.
Step 1 Adjust the positions of the switches, as shown in the schematic diagram. (If LV
incoming cables are connected, turn off all the MCCBs. If the SACU has been
installed, turn on the knife fuse switch of the SACU and turn off the switch of the
three phases inside the SACU.)
Step 2 Use a temporary ground cable to ground the bus of phases B and C in the LV
cabinet.
Step 3 Connect the positive pole of the insulation tester to the bus of phase A, and
connect the negative pole to the ground.
Step 4 Measure the insulation between phase A and phases B and C.
Step 5 Adjust the insulation tester to test the 2500 V voltage for 1 minute. Record the
insulation resistance values in 10th second, 30th second, and 60th second. The
insulation resistance value must be greater than 10 MΩ.
NOTE
● Measure the insulation between phase B and phases A and C, as well as phase C and
phases A and B in the same way.
● When measuring the insulation between phase B and phases A and C, use a temporary
ground cable to ground the bus of phases A and C in the LV cabinet. Connect the
positive pole of the insulation tester to the bus of phase B in the LV cabinet, and
connect the negative pole to the ground.
● When measuring the insulation between phase C and phases A and B, use a temporary
ground cable to ground the bus of phases A and B in the LV cabinet. Connect the
positive pole of the insulation tester to the bus of phase C in the LV cabinet, and
connect the negative pole to the ground.
Step 6 Discharge the test loop by contacting the test points with the ground cable.
Step 7 Remove the test cables and temporary ground cable.
----End
Step 5 Discharge the test loop by contacting the test points with the ground cable.
Step 6 Remove the test cables and temporary ground cable.
----End
● The measurement and control device does not require any onsite commissioning but set
value settings.
● After the measurement and control device of the STS is powered on, the SH-043 display
starts.
● The initial password of the SH-043 display is 111111.
● Use the initial password upon first power-on and change it immediately after login. To
ensure account security, change the password periodically and keep the new password
in mind. Not changing the initial password may cause password disclosure. A password
left unchanged for a long period of time may be stolen or cracked. If a password is lost,
devices cannot be accessed. In these cases, the user is liable for any loss caused to the
PV plant.
Step 1 Tap Enter on the home screen of the measurement and control device, enter the
password, and tap OK. The parameter setting screen is displayed. Set DEV and
PROT, and tap Download. The parameters are set successfully.
Device Info Model of the STS. Set this parameter based on the
STS model. The options are as
follows:
● 0 (STS-6000K)
● 1 (STS-2500K)
● 2 (STS-6000K-H1)
● 3 (STS-3000K-H1)
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NOTE
For details about the measurement and control device, see the user guide.
NOTICE
Parameter Description
Parameter Description
Step 2 Set RS485 parameters for the equipment to connect to the COM port.
Parameter Description
Step 4 Check the running information to ensure that the STS data is correct.
NOTE
Only when the STS is equipped with UPS, can the circuit breakers in the ring main unit be
remotely turned on.
----End
NOTICE
Step 1 Configure a points list and generate a .cfg file based on the Modbus protocol.
Step 2 Log in to the SmartLogger WebUI as Advanced User.
Parameter Description
Step 3 Set RS485 parameters for the equipment to connect to the COM port.
Parameter Description
Step 6 Check the running information to ensure that the STS data is correct.
----End
6 Power-On Commissioning
WARNING
● All operation instructions for the STS are issued by the booster station in the
order of one-way operation.
● Wear personal protective equipment (PPE) when operating the high-voltage
loop in the STS. Configure the safety hooks. One person performs the operation
and the other person ensures safety.
NOTICE
● The procedures for installing the ring main units of different manufacturers are
the same. The appearance of the ring main unit described in this section is for
reference only.
● The switch numbers are determined by the PV plant planning personnel based
on actual scenarios. All switch numbers in this document are for reference only.
The status of the gas insulated substation (GIS) outgoing cable cabinet is as
follows:
● Disconnector: OFF
● Grounding switch: ON
● Circuit breaker: ON
● Disconnector: OFF
● Grounding switch: ON
● Circuit breaker: ON
Procedure
Step 1 Perform the following operations on site 3:
1. Cabinet G1: Turn off grounding switch 50037, and pull out the mechanical
interlock key for grounding switches 50037 and 57027.
2. Cabinet G2: Turn off grounding switch 50037 and circuit breaker 56035.
3. Cabinet G3: Pull out the mechanical interlock key for the grounding switch.
Step 2 Perform the following operations on site 2:
1. Cabinet G3: Insert the mechanical interlock key for grounding switches 50037
and 57027, and turn off grounding switch 57027.
2. Cabinet G2: Turn off grounding switch 56027 and circuit breaker 56025.
3. Cabinet G1: Turn off grounding switch 50027, and pull out the mechanical
interlock key for grounding switches 50027 and 57017.
Step 3 Perform the following operations on site 1:
1. Cabinet G3: Insert the mechanical interlock key for grounding switches 50027
and 57017, and turn off grounding switch 57017.
2. Cabinet G2: Turn off grounding switch 56017 and circuit breaker 56015.
3. Cabinet G1: Turn off grounding switch 50017, and pull out the mechanical
interlock key for grounding switches 50017 and 51017.
Step 4 Report to the booster station that the cold standby status of the STS is confirmed.
Submit the mechanical interlock key for grounding switches 50017 and 51017 and
that for the grounding switch of cabinet G3 to the booster station. The booster
station performs cold standby for the outgoing cable loop.
Step 5 Perform the following operations at the booster station:
1. Turn off circuit breaker 51015 and receive the mechanical interlock key for
grounding switches 50017 and 51017. Turn off grounding switch 51017.
2. Save the interlock key for the grounding switch of cabinet G3 at site 3.
----End
Procedure
Step 1 Perform the following operations on site 1:
1. Cabinet G1: Turn on load switch 50011.
2. Cabinet G3: Turn on load switch 57011.
Step 4 Report to the booster station that the hot standby status of the incoming cable
and outgoing cable cabinets of the STS has been confirmed. The booster station
switches the outgoing cable loop to hot standby.
----End
6.2.3 Impulse Test on the Ring Main Unit and Its Cables
After confirming the operation on the outgoing cable cabinet of the booster
station, issue an instruction to evacuate all personnel around the STS. After all the
personnel are evacuated, issue an instruction to conduct the impulse test.
Procedure
Step 1 Turn on circuit breaker 51015 at the booster station.
Step 3 After checking the running status, report to the booster station. After the booster
station is checked, the impulse test is complete.
----End
Procedure
Step 1 Perform the following operations on site 3:
1. Cabinet G3: Pull out the mechanical interlock key for the grounding switch.
2. Cabinet G2: Turn off grounding switch 56037 and circuit breaker 56035.
3. Cabinet G1: Pull out the mechanical interlock key to the cable room door and
grounding switch 57027.
Step 2 Perform the following operations on site 2:
1. Cabinet G3: Insert the mechanical interlock key to the cable room door and
grounding switch 57027 of cabinet G1 at site 3. Turn off grounding switch
57027.
2. Cabinet G2: Turn off grounding switch 56027 and circuit breaker 56025.
3. Cabinet G1: Pull out the mechanical interlock key to the cable room door and
grounding switch 57017 of cabinet G1 at site 2.
Step 4 Report to the booster station that the cold standby status of the STS is confirmed.
Submit the mechanical interlock key to the cable room door and grounding switch
51017 of cabinet G1 at site 1 and the mechanical interlock key for the grounding
switch of cabinet G3 at site 3 to the booster station. The booster station performs
cold standby for the outgoing cable loop.
----End
Procedure
Step 1 Turn on load switch 57011 in cabinet G3 at site 1.
Step 3 Report to the booster station that the hot standby status of the incoming cable
and outgoing cable cabinets of the STS has been confirmed. The booster station
switches the outgoing cable loop to hot standby.
----End
6.3.3 Impulse Test on the Ring Main Unit and Its Cables
After confirming the operation on the outgoing cable cabinet of the booster
station, issue an instruction to evacuate all personnel around the STS. After all the
personnel are evacuated, issue an instruction to conduct the impulse test.
Procedure
Step 1 Turn on circuit breaker 51015 at the booster station.
Step 3 After checking the running status, report to the booster station. After the booster
station is checked, the impulse test is complete.
----End
Step 5 When the transformer at site 1 is electrified, it hums loudly. The hum gradually
weakens and becomes even after 5 seconds.
Step 6 The electric displays of cabinets G1, G2, and G3 at site 1 are blinking. The
protective devices are running properly.
----End
----End
----End
Procedure
Step 1 Supply power to the auxiliary loop.
1. Turn on the circuit breaker in the ring main unit (in cabinet G2). The
protection device starts with power on, and the circuit breaker control loop is
energized.
2. Turn on the energy storage circuit breaker (in cabinet G2). The circuit breaker
starts to store energy, which takes about 10 seconds.
3. Switch on the measurement and control device.
4. Switch on the SACU.
Step 2 Supply power to the SmartLogger.
Open the door of the SACU and switch on the SmartLogger. The running indicator
of the SmartLogger blinks half a minute later.
----End
Procedure
Step 1 Connect the SmartLogger to the PC using the prepared network cable.
Step 2 Turn the remote/local handle of cabinet G2 to the remote position and turn on
disconnector 56011.
Step 3 Evacuate all personnel around site 1 to a safe place.
Step 4 Issue a remote turn-on instruction over the SmartLogger to turn on switch 56015.
Step 5 When the transformer is electrified, it hums loudly. The hum gradually weakens
and becomes even after 5 seconds.
Step 6 The electric displays of cabinets G1, G2, and G3 are blinking. The protective
devices are running properly.
----End
----End
Step 2 Turn on the power supply switch of the UPS and LV auxiliary equipment.
NOTE
● If a UPS is configured, the UPS should transfer from the battery mode to the normal
state. Check the indicators on the power supply unit (PSU) and energy storage modules
(ESMs). Ensure that the green indicators are blinking fast (4 Hz) and that the yellow
and red indicators are off.
● Some auxiliary loops have been powered before the transformer is powered on.
Step 3 Turn on the temperature and humidity controller, smoke sensor, and lighting
switches in the auxiliary power distribution box (PDB) in the MV room.
NOTE
The temperature and humidity sensor should indicate the current temperature and
humidity after being started. The smoke sensor indicator should blink slowly and no alarm
should be generated. The light should be turned on. After the container door of the MV
room is closed, the light should turn off.
Step 4 Turn on the heat exchanger switch in the auxiliary PDB in the MV room.
NOTE
After the heat exchanger is powered on, the fan should start for self-check. That is, the
internal fan rotates for about 10s. Then, the external fan rotates for about 10s. After the
self-check is complete, the heat exchanger works in normal mode, and the internal fan runs
at a low speed.
Step 5 Turn on the power switch and the switch of the energy storage loop in cabinet G2
of the ring main unit. The circuit breaker starts to store energy. The energy storage
is complete after about 10s.
NOTE
The switch numbers of ring main units may vary depending on the manufacturer. Operate
the switches against the drawing.
Step 6 Turn on the ACB in LV PANEL A. The ACB starts to store energy, and the green
indicator (red indicator for the Spanish version) is on.
Step 7 Switch on the measurement and control device, temperature and humidity
controller, and IMD (optional) in LV PANEL A.
NOTE
● The measurement and control device should be started with the LCD energized.
● The temperature and humidity sensor should indicate the current temperature and
humidity after being started.
NOTE
The IMD should start and perform self-check first. The running sequence is as follows:
1. Conducts measurement on the negative pole for 4 seconds. The HM LED indicator blinks
fast. The indicators on the LED light strip are lit in sequence, and the internal circuit is
detected.
2. Conducts measurement on the positive pole for 4 seconds. The HM LED indicator blinks
slowly. The indicators on the LED light strip are lit in sequence, and the internal circuit is
detected.
3. Checks the insulation if no fault is found.
4. The normal running status is as follows: The WR LED indicator (green) is on, and the
LED light strip (yellow) is on. The eight LED indicators indicate the insulation resistance
(10 kΩ ≤ insulation resistance ≤ 2 MΩ). The HM LED indicator blinks slowly or fast.
After the smoke sensor starts, the indicators of the smoke sensors in the LV room and
transformer room should blink slowly and no alarm should be generated. The light should
be turned on. After the container doors of the LV room are closed, the light should turn off.
After the heat exchanger is powered on, the fan should start for self-check. That is, the
internal fan rotates for about 10s. Then, the external fan rotates for about 10s. After the
self-check is complete, the heat exchanger works in normal mode, and the internal fan runs
at a low speed. The heating plate in LV PANEL A is energized (not running).
Step 10 Turn on the ACB in LV PANEL B. The ACB starts to store energy, and the green
indicator (red indicator for the Spanish version) is on.
Step 11 Switch on the temperature and humidity controller and IMD (optional) in LV
PANEL B.
NOTE
● The measurement and control device should be started with the LCD energized.
● The temperature and humidity sensor should indicate the current temperature and
humidity after being started.
NOTE
The IMD should start and perform self-check first. The running sequence is as follows:
1. Conducts measurement on the negative pole for 4 seconds. The HM LED indicator blinks
fast. The indicators on the LED light strip are lit in sequence, and the internal circuit is
detected.
2. Conducts measurement on the positive pole for 4 seconds. The HM LED indicator blinks
slowly. The indicators on the LED light strip are lit in sequence, and the internal circuit is
detected.
3. Checks the insulation if no fault is found.
4. The normal running status is as follows: The WR LED indicator (green) is on, and the
LED light strip (yellow) is on. The eight LED indicators indicate the insulation resistance
(10 kΩ ≤ insulation resistance ≤ 2 MΩ). The HM LED indicator blinks slowly or fast.
After the heat exchanger is powered on, the fan should start for self-check. That is, the
internal fan rotates for about 10s. Then, the external fan rotates for about 10s. After the
self-check is complete, the heat exchanger works in normal mode, and the internal fan runs
at a low speed. The heating plate in LV PANEL B is energized (not running).
Step 13 Switch on the UPS auxiliary socket and ensure that the socket is energized. Switch
on the common power socket and ensure that the socket is energized.
----End
If the auxiliary power supply to the SACU has been powered on before the transformer
supplies power, skip this step.
Step 2 Open the door of the SACU and switch on the SmartLogger. The running indicator
of the SmartLogger blinks half a minute later.
----End
Commission the PID module after powering it on. For the detailed commissioning
procedure, see the SmartPID2000 User Manual.
----End
Commission the PID module after powering it on. For the detailed commissioning
procedure, see the SmartPID2000 User Manual.
----End
Supply power to the solar inverters after the STS has run without loads for 24 hours.
Step 1 Turn on all MCCBs of the 800 V incoming cables on the LV side.
Step 2 Turn on all switches of the combiner boxes (if any) of the PV array and the DC
switches of the solar inverters.
NOTE
If the insulation of the LV PV array is measured before power is supplied, the switches of
the combiner boxes can be turned on.
Step 3 Connect a PC to the SmartLogger, search for solar inverters, assign solar inverter
addresses, upgrade the SmartLogger software version, and upgrade the solar
inverter software version.
Step 4 The solar inverters are running and feeding current.
----End
----End
7 System Maintenance
NOTICE
● After the equipment stops running, wait for at least 10 minutes to ensure that
the voltage is within the safe range, the transfer switch is in the local position,
the ground switch of the circuit breaker cabinet in the ring main unit is
switched on, and the ground cable is connected to the low-voltage cabinet.
Then you can perform maintenance or repair.
● Before maintaining the transformer station, turn off the switches on the LV side
and then the high-voltage (HV) side of the STS.
● Before maintaining the transformer station, turn off the ACB at the LV side and
the switch at the HV side, and attach warning labels to ensure that the
equipment will not be powered on by accident.
Procedure
Step 1 Remotely turn off the ACB in LV PANEL A.
Step 2 Remotely turn off the ACB in LV PANEL B.
Step 3 Remotely turn off the circuit breaker of cabinet G2 in the ring main unit.
Step 4 Manually turn off the disconnector of cabinet G2 in the ring main unit.
Step 5 Manually turn on the circuit breaker of cabinet G2 in the ring main unit.
Step 6 Manually turn on the ground knife switch of cabinet G2 and lock the operation
hole. Install a sign to forbid any operation.
Step 7 Manually turn off all MCCBs of the incoming cables and discharge the busbar of
the LV cabinet using a ground cable.
----End
Procedure
Step 1 Remotely turn off the ACB in LV PANEL A.
Step 2 Remotely turn off the ACB in LV PANEL B.
Step 3 Remotely turn off the circuit breaker of cabinet G2 in the ring main unit.
Step 4 Manually turn off the disconnector of cabinet G2 in the ring main unit.
Step 5 Manually turn on the circuit breaker of cabinet G2 in the ring main unit.
Step 6 Manually turn on the ground knife switch of cabinet G2 and lock the operation
hole. Install a sign to forbid any operation.
Step 7 Manually turn off all MCCBs of the incoming cables and discharge the busbar of
the LV cabinet using a ground cable.
----End
● The overhaul procedures for Ormazabal and Daqo ring main units are the same. The
overhaul procedures for DVC and CVC are the same.
● This document uses Ormazabal CVC ring main unit at site 2 as an example.
Procedure
Step 1 Cut off the STS loads at site 3 and turn off circuit breaker 56035 at site 3.
Step 2 Cut off the STS loads at site 2 and turn off circuit breaker 56025 at site 2.
Step 3 Turn off load switch 57011 of cabinet G3 at site 1. After the electric display of
cabinet G3 does not blink, turn on grounding switch 57017 of cabinet G3 (pull out
the mechanical interlock key to grounding switches 57017 and 50027). Install a
sign to forbid any operation.
Step 4 The main loop of the ring main unit at site 2 has been powered off and safety
measures have been taken for overhaul.
----End
● For CVC ring main units, the cable overhaul procedures for Ormazabal and Daqo are the
same.
● This document uses the Ormazabal CVC ring main unit (cables between site 1 and site
2) as an example.
Procedure
Step 1 Cut off the STS loads at site 3 and turn off circuit breaker 56035 at site 3.
Step 2 Cut off the STS loads at site 2 and turn off circuit breaker 56025 at site 2.
Step 3 Turn off load switch 57011 of cabinet G3 at site 1. After the electric display of
cabinet G3 does not blink, turn on grounding switch 57017 of cabinet G3 (pull out
the mechanical interlock key to grounding switches 57017 and 50027). Install a
sign to forbid any operation.
Step 4 Turn off load switch 50021 of cabinet G1 at site 2. (Insert the mechanical interlock
key to grounding switches 57017 and 50027.) Turn on grounding switch 50027 of
cabinet G1. Install a sign to forbid any operation.
Step 5 Both ends of the cables between site 1 and site 2 are grounded, safety measures
are taken, and the cable compartment doors at both ends are unlocked.
----End
● For DVC ring main units, the cable overhaul procedures for Ormazabal and Daqo are
the same.
● This document uses the Ormazabal DVC ring main unit (cables between site 1 and site
2) as an example.
Procedure
Step 1 Cut off the STS loads at site 3 and turn off circuit breaker 56035 at site 3.
Step 2 Cut off the STS loads at site 2 and turn off circuit breaker 56025 at site 2.
Step 3 Turn off load switch 57011 of cabinet G3 at site 1. After the electric display of
cabinet G3 does not blink, turn on grounding switch 57017 of cabinet G3 (pull out
the mechanical interlock key to the cable room door and grounding switch 57017
of cabinet G1 at site 2). Install a sign to forbid any operation.
Step 4 One end of the cables between site 1 and site 2 is grounded and safety measures
are taken. The door of the cable room at site 1 is unlocked. The door of the cable
room at site 2 can be unlocked by inserting the mechanical interlock key.
----End
CAUTION
2 Cable connection Check whether power cables are loose. If so, The first
properly connect them according to specified inspection is half
torques. a year after the
initial
Check whether power cables and control cables commissioning.
are damaged and whether the cable exterior in From then on,
contact with the metallic surface is scratched. perform the
Check whether the insulation binding tapes on inspection once
the wiring terminals of power cables are flaked. every two years.
3 Heat exchanger Check the working status of the heat The first
exchanger. inspection is half
a year after the
initial
commissioning.
From then on,
perform the
inspection once
7 Ring main unit Check the SF6 air pressure meter to see Monthly
whether the pointer is in the green range. If the
pointer is close to red, stop running it in time
and supply it with air.
Test the ring main unit SPD, and tighten the Annual
bolts of power cables.
Perform a leakage test on the SF6 to check air Once every three
leakage. years
8 IMD device Check whether the insulation resistance of the Once every 6
IMD is correct and whether the IMD is months
damaged. If the warning indicator or alarm
indicator is on, check whether the insulation
loop is normal.
Oil flow trip Tripping ● The transformer is short- 1. Check whether there are
signal circuited. obvious bumps and dents on
● The gas loop is faulty. the shell of the transformer,
whether the container leaks
● The transformer is not oil, and whether the pressure
properly operated during oil relief device is sprayed with
recharge. oil. If yes, it indicates a
● The gas relay misbehaves. serious internal fault. If no,
take the gas sample from the
gas relay first.
● If the gas is colorless,
odourless, and not
flammable, it is air. In this
case, identify the air inlet
and the reason for air
intake, which may be
improper oil charge.
● If the gas has a peculiar
smell or is even
flammable, it indicates an
internal fault. In this case,
you need to take the oil
sample to conduct
chromatograph analysis to
further identify the cause.
If the cause is unidentified,
the transformer cannot be
put into operation until
the defect is eliminated.
(Note: If a major internal
fault indeed occurs, the
transformer is damaged
and cannot be repaired
onsite but only be
replaced.)
2. If there is no gas, check the
secondary loop and whether
the wire post and lead wire
of the gas relay are well
insulated.
3. When the transformer is
being repaired or installed,
the oil charge method is
improper. As a result, the gas
in the upper part of the
conservator is not exhausted
as required. Power off the
transformer and refill it until
Gas Alarm signal ● A minor fault occurs on the 1. Take the gas sample from the
accumulatio transformer and a small gas relay. If the gas is
n alarm amount of gas is generated. colorless, odourless, and not
● The transformer leaks oil. flammable, it is air. In this
case, identify the air inlet and
● The transformer is not the reason for air intake,
properly operated during oil which may be improper oil
recharge. charge. If the gas has a
● The gas relay or the peculiar smell or is even
secondary loop is faulty. flammable, it indicates that
● The gas relay misbehaves. an internal fault occurs. In
this case, power off and
maintain the transformer. You
need to take the oil sample
to conduct chromatograph
analysis.
2. Check the seal and weld of
the oil tank for oil leakage. If
the gas relay misbehaves due
to the oil level decrease,
check whether the oil level
complies with the oil
temperature-oil level curve.
Power off and refill the
transformer if necessary.
3. When the transformer is
being repaired or installed,
the oil charge method is
improper. As a result, the gas
in the upper part of the
conservator is not exhausted
as required. Power off the
transformer and refill it until
the oil is over the
conservator. Then, release oil
to an appropriate level by
referring the oil temperature-
oil level curve.
4. If there is no gas, check the
secondary loop and whether
the wire post and lead wire
of the gas relay are well
insulated.
5. Check whether there is any
violent vibration in the local
area, whether the gas relay
leaks oil, and whether the
secondary cable is corroded.
Transformer Alarm signal ● The oil level is abnormal 1. If gas relay protection is
high oil level because of oil seepage, water available, remove the trip
seepage, or other accidents. circuit to prevent accidental
● The change of oil tripping.
temperature is related to load 2. O&M personnel need to
conditions and the ambient check the oil level gauge
temperature. If the oil level frequently. If the oil level is
changes are inconsistent with too high, drain some oil.
these factors, the oil level 3. If the oil conserver or the
may be false. Reasons for the explosion-proof pipe sprays
false oil level: The pipe of the oil abnormally, cut off the
oil level gauge is blocked or power supply of the
the exhaust vent of the transformer immediately to
explosion-proof pipe is prevent the spread of fault
blocked. and accident.
Transformer Alarm signal ● The transformer is leaking oil 1. Check the secondary loop for
low oil level (for a long time). false actions.
● After oil is drained due to 2. If the action is correct, refill
maintenance, repair, or tests, the transformer.
the transformer is not refilled
to the normal level in time.
● A false low oil level alarm is
generated due to the
secondary loop.
Heat Alarm signal The heat exchanger is damaged. Check whether the heat
exchanger exchanger is faulty. Replace the
faulty heat exchanger.
Circuit Tripping A short circuit or false tripping Check whether the LV busbar is
breaker for signal occurred. short-circuited or the branch
the LV loop is short-circuited, and the
incoming MCCB has no action.
cable Do not turn on the switch before
tripping the fault is rectified.
Temperature Alarm signal The heat exchanger is faulty. As 1. Check whether the
and a result, the temperature inside temperature and humidity
humidity the container exceeds the upper controller works properly. If
controller threshold. not, replace it.
overtempera 2. Check whether the heat
ture exchanger works properly. If
not, replace it.
Smoke Alarm signal A fire or false alarm is generated 1. Check whether there is a fire
sensor inside the STS. onsite. If there is a fire in the
action LV cabinet, switch off the MV
circuit breaker immediately.
2. If the fire is in the ring main
unit, switch off the circuit
breaker on the main station
side of the STS.
Ring main Alarm signal An SF6 gas leakage or false 1. Check whether there is an SF6
unit SF6 low alarm occurs in the ring main gas leakage. If the SF6 air
pressure unit. gauge pointer is in the yellow
area, the ring main unit can
still work. Contact Huawei
technical support.
2. If the SF6 air gauge pointer is
in the red area, disconnect
the load switch of cabinet G3
in the upper layer STS
immediately.
Transformer Alarm signal The operation loop of the circuit Check the operation loop of the
MV circuit breaker is faulty. Therefore, the circuit breaker.
breaker remote turn-off fails.
turn-off
failure
Transformer Alarm signal Energy is not stored for the 1. After the energy is stored, the
MV circuit circuit breaker spring on the MV signal will disappear in a few
breaker side. seconds.
spring no 2. If the signal is still on, check
energy the energy storage loop.
storage
LV SPD fault Alarm signal ● SPD-1FC fault (LV PANEL 1. Locate the faulty SPD.
loop A) 2. Before replacing the SPD,
● SPD-2FC fault (LV PANEL disconnect the power supply
loop B) to ensure that the SPD wiring
● SPD-3FC1 fault (auxiliary terminal has no power.
power distribution loop) 3. Replace the faulty SPD.
● SPD-3FC2 fault (distributed
power loop)
NOTE
If you cannot rectify faults with the measures listed in troubleshooting suggestions, contact
Huawei technical support.
NOTICE
● For details about how to replace a component inside the transformer station,
see the component installation guide.
● Before replacement, check that a spare component of the same model is
available and functional.
● When replacing the component, disconnect the power supply. High voltage is
dangerous. Do not operate with power on.
● Replace components not listed in this document following manufacturer
instructions.
● The appearances of the components mentioned in this document are for
reference only. For details, see the documents delivered with the components.
● Dispose of faulty components in accordance with the local disposal act for
waste electrical equipment.
Procedure
Step 1 Switch off the UPS power input circuit breaker 3FB1 in the PDB in the MV room.
Step 2 Remove the cables between the UPS power module and the lithium battery
module in the sequence of power cables, communications cables, and ground
cables, and label the cables.
Step 3 (Optional) Remove the input and output power cables from the UPS, and remove
the UPS.
Step 4 Protect the removed cables and waterproof connectors against water or damage.
Step 5 In the PDB in the MV room, move the plug-in bridge between terminals 3XUPS1:4
and 3XUPS1:5 to between terminals 3XUPS1:3 and 3XUPS1:4, and move the plug-
in bridge between terminals 3XUPS1:25 and 3XUPS1:26 to between terminals
3XUPS1:24 and 3XUPS1:25.
Step 6 Switch on the UPS power input circuit breaker 3FB1 in the PDB in the MV room.
The loads that were powered by the UPS are powered by the auxiliary transformer.
Wait until the new UPS is delivered to the site.
Step 7 After the new UPS is delivered to the site, switch off the UPS power input circuit
breaker 3FB1 in the PDB in the MV room.
For details about how to connect cables to the UPS, see the installation guide delivered
with the UPS.
Step 10 In the PDB in the MV room, move the plug-in bridge between terminals 3XUPS1:3
and 3XUPS1:4 to between terminals 3XUPS1:4 and 3XUPS1:5, and move the plug-
in bridge between terminals 3XUPS1:24 and 3XUPS1:25 to between terminals
3XUPS1:25 and 3XUPS1:26.
Step 11 Switch on the UPS power input circuit breaker 3FB1 in the PDB in the MV room.
Step 12 Check the status of the UPS running indicator.
Step 13 Switch off the UPS power input circuit breaker 3FB1 in the PDB in the MV room.
The light in the MV room blinks once and then is steady on.
Step 14 Switch on the UPS power input circuit breaker 3FB1 in the PDB in the MV room.
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DANGER
Procedure
Step 1 Loosen the fixing components of the lightning arrester to be replaced.
Step 2 Remove the ground cable connected to the lightning arrester.
Step 3 Remove the rubber cap and insulation plug from the lightning arrester.
Figure 7-12 Removing the rubber cap and insulation plug from the lightning
arrester
NOTE
Use a detergent to clean the insulation surface of the lightning arrester. After the detergent
is volatilized, evenly spread the silicon grease.
NOTE
Use a detergent to clean the insulation plug. After the detergent is volatilized, evenly
spread the silicon grease.
DANGER
Before replacing the measurement and control device, ensure that the secondary
side of the current transformer (CT) is short-circuited and the secondary side of
the potential transformer (PT) is open-circuited.
Procedure
Step 1 Unscrew the wiring terminals from the measurement and control device.
Step 2 Remove the screws from the rear of the measurement and control device and
remove the device.
Step 3 Install a new measurement and control device and tighten the screws.
Step 6 Set the measurement and control device according to the fixed value list.
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Context
If the air circuit breaker (ACB) is faulty and cannot be repaired during
maintenance, power it off and replace it.
DANGER
Ensure that the device is powered off and set the ACB to OFF.
Procedure
Step 1 Remove the copper bar connected to the rear of the ACB.
Step 2 Remove the signal cable and PE cable from the ACB and mark the cables.
Step 4 Install a new ACB and tighten the screws on both sides.
Step 5 Reinstall the signal cable and copper bar.
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Procedure
Step 1 Remove the cables from the SPD and mark them.
Step 2 Remove the SPD.
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DANGER
Ensure that the device is powered off and set the MCCB to OFF.
Procedure
Step 1 Remove the cover from the upper part of the MCCB.
Step 2 Remove the cable from the MCCB and mark the cable.
Step 3 Remove the screws from the MCCB and remove the MCCB.
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Procedure
Step 1 Use both hands to rotate the outer metal ring of the oil surface temperature
controller counterclockwise, remove the outer metal ring and glass plate, remove
the cable from the oil surface temperature controller, and mark the cable.
Step 2 Remove the screws from the oil surface temperature controller.
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Procedure
Step 1 Remove cables from the heat exchanger.
Step 2 Remove the screws from the heat exchanger, and remove the front panel and heat
exchanger.
Step 3 Install the new heat exchanger and front panel, and tighten the screws.
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Context
If the power meter is faulty and cannot be repaired during maintenance, power it
off and replace it.
Procedure
Step 1 Remove cables from the power meter.
Step 2 Remove screws from the power meter and remove the power meter.
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Context
If the temperature and humidity controller is faulty and cannot be repaired during
maintenance, power it off and replace it.
Procedure
Step 1 Remove the wiring terminals from the temperature and humidity controller.
Step 2 Remove screws from the temperature and humidity controller and remove the
temperature and humidity controller.
Step 3 Install a new temperature and humidity controller and tighten the screws.
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Context
If the miniature circuit breaker (MCB) is faulty during maintenance, power it off
and replace it.
Procedure
Step 1 Remove the cable from the faulty MCB.
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Context
If the light is found damaged during maintenance, power it off and replace it.
Procedure
Step 1 Remove the faulty light.
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Context
If the smoke sensor is found damaged during maintenance, power it off and
replace it.
Procedure
Step 1 Hold the smoke sensor, and rotate it counterclockwise to remove it from the base.
Step 4 Insert the smoke sensor into the base and turn it clockwise until it locks in.
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Context
If the fuse cannot be used during maintenance, power it off and replace it.
Procedure
Step 1 Open the switch box of the fuse-switch-disconnector.
Step 3 Install a new fuse and close the switch box of the fuse-switch-disconnector.
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Procedure
Step 1 Ensure that the STS has been powered off and the new ring main unit has been
transported to the site.
Step 2 Remove AC power cable connectors and wrap the connectors with a clean plastic
bag to keep the connectors clean.
Step 4 Remove cables from the secondary room of the ring main unit and take out the
cables from the secondary room.
Figure 7-30 Removing cables from the secondary room of the ring main unit
Step 5 Remove the PGND cable from the ring main unit.
Step 6 Remove screws from the top of the ring main unit.
Figure 7-32 Removing screws from the top of the ring main unit
Figure 7-33 Removing screws from the bottom of the ring main unit
Step 9 Separate the ring main unit from the base, and remove the old ring main unit
using a crane.
Step 10 Install the new ring main unit in the MV room of the STS. (The installation
procedure is opposite to the removal procedure. Only the text description is
provided here.)
1. Place the new ring main unit on the base using a crane, and secure the ring
main unit to the base.
2. Move the ring main unit to the MV room of the STS using a forklift.
3. Tighten the screws at the bottom and top of the ring main unit.
4. Connect the PGND cable of the ring main unit and cables of the secondary
room, and install AC power cable connectors.
Step 11 Check that cables are securely connected, the environment is clean and tidy, and
there is no foreign matter inside the transformer station. Then close the door of
the transformer station.
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Step 3 Remove the protective cover from the copper bar between the transformer and
the low-voltage room.
Figure 7-37 Removing the protective cover from the copper bar
Step 4 Remove the copper bar between the transformer and the low-voltage room.
Step 5 Remove the cables from the top of the transformer, and place the cables in a
position that does not affect the installation of the transformer.
Step 7 Raise and smooth the ground in front of the STS. Ensure that the ground is 10 mm
higher than the foundation. Place the transformer fixture in front of the
transformer and ensure that the fixture platform does not tilt using a spirit level.
Step 10 Fix a chain block at the front and rear of the transformer respectively. One person
slowly pulls out the transformer in the front, and another person pulls the
transformer in the rear to prevent the transformer from sliding out.
Step 11 After the transformer is completely removed from the STS, remove the jacks and
chain blocks.
Step 12 Hook the four corners at the top of the transformer using lifting ropes, and
remove the old transformer. (crane lifting capacity ≥ 50 tons)
Step 13 Install the new transformer in the STS. (The installation procedure is opposite to
the removal procedure. Only the text description is provided here.)
1. Place the new transformer on the fixture using a crane.
2. Use four jacks to lift the transformer for about 10 mm.
3. Move the transformer to the inside of the STS by using chain blocks.
4. Tighten the screws that secure the transformer.
5. Connect the transformer ground cable, cables on the top of the transformer,
the copper bar between the transformer and the LV cabinet, and cable
connectors between the transformer and the MV room.
Step 14 Check that cables are securely connected, the environment is clean and tidy, and
there is no foreign matter inside the transformer station. Then close the door of
the transformer station.
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8 Technical Specifications
NOTE
Some parameters involve two types of cabinets. For details, see the nameplates of the
cabinets.
Input
Technical STS-3000K-H1 STS-6000K-H1
Specificati
ons Specification 1 Specification 2 Specification 1 Specification 2
Rated 800 V
input
voltage
Transformer
Technical STS-3000K-H1 STS-6000K-H1
Specification
s Specification 1 Specification 2 Specification 1 Specification 2
Rated output 10 kV/11 kV/13.8 kV/15 kV/20 kV/22 kV/23 kV/30 kV/33 kV/34.5 kV/35 kV
voltage
Tapping ±2 × 2.5%
range
Protection
Technical Specifications STS-3000K-H1 STS-6000K-H1
General Specifications
Technical Specifications STS-3000K-H1 STS-6000K-H1
Dimensions (H x W x D) 6058mm×2896mm×2438mm
Feature specifications
Technical STS-3000K-H1 STS-6000K-H1
Specificati
ons Specification 1 Specification 2 Specification 1 Specification 2
Transforme Oil-immersed
r type
Transforme ONAN
r cooling
type
MV SF6, 12–40.5 kV, 600/630 A, three feeders (CVC/CCV or DVC/DCV), IAC A-FLR 20
switchgear kA/1s
LV Room ACB (2900 A/800 ACB (2900 A/800 ACB (2900 A/800 ACB (2900 A/800
V/3P, 1 PCS) and V/3P, 1 PCS) and V/3P, 2 × 1 PCS), V/3P, 2 × 1 PCS),
MCCB (250 A/800 MCCB (250 A/800 MCCB (250 A/800 MCCB (250 A/800
V/3P, 18 PCS) V/3P, 16 PCS) V/3P, 2 × 18 PCS) V/3P, 2 × 16 PCS)
A FAQ
NOTICE
Step 1 Adjust the off-load tap changer to the level you need.
Figure A-1 Adjusting the off-load tap changer (to level 1 for example)
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Step 4 Tighten the bleeder plug bolt, and reinstall the nut and the cover of the gas relay.
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(A) For the hose with a 60 mm inner diameter (B) For the hose with a 35 mm inner diameter
(oil drain valve) (oil feeding and drain valve of the oil cabinet)
The transformer has two oil drain ventages: DN50 cast-iron oil drain valve at the
bottom of the transformer and DN25 copper oil feeding and drain valve at the
bottom of the oil cabinet. The oil drain valve is recommended.
Step 4 Open the oil drain valve to let the oil slowly move from the transformer to the oil
tank.
Step 5 Check the position indicated by the oil level gauge according to the local ambient
temperature and oil temperature-oil level curve. When the transformer oil drops
to the corresponding indication position, stop draining oil.
Step 6 Close the oil drain valve and remove the hose connector and hose.
Step 7 Reinstall the cover on the oil drain valve.
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Paint Repair
The container should be intact. If paint has flaked off in a specific area, repaint
that area.
NOTE
Check the paint damage on the container and prepare appropriate tools and materials. The
number of materials depends on site requirements.
Procedure
Step 1 Gently polish the damaged areas using fine sandpaper to remove smudges or rust.
Step 2 Dip a piece of cotton cloth into anhydrous alcohol and wipe the polished or
damaged area to remove the dirt and dust. Then wipe off the alcohol with a clean
and dry cotton cloth.
Step 3 Paint zinc-rich primer on the damaged coat using a brush or painting gun.
NOTICE
● If the base material is exposed in the area to be repaired, apply epoxy zinc-rich
primer, wait until the paint has dried, and then apply acrylic acid top coating.
● Select epoxy zinc-rich primer or acrylic acid top coating with a color the same
as the surface coating color of the equipment.
Step 4 Apply paint evenly to the damaged area based on the damage degree of the paint
using a spray bottle, brush, or painting gun until all damage traces are invisible.
NOTICE
Step 5 Wait for 30 minutes and check whether the painting meets the requirements.
NOTE
● The color of the repainted area must be consistent with that of the surrounding area.
Use a colorimeter to measure the color difference (ΔE), which should be less than or
equal to 3. If a colorimeter is unavailable, ensure that there is no visible edge between
the repainted area and the surrounding area. The paint should also be free of bulges,
scratches, flaking, or cracks.
● If you choose to spray paint, it is recommended that you spray paint three times before
checking the result. If the color does not meet the requirements, paint more times until
the painting meets the requirements.
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NOTE
The following is a paint model list provided by Huawei. The list may be updated irregularly
and is for reference only. The price of paint and technical services shall be subject to local
price standards.
DANGER
Pressing the emergency stop button will interrupt services. Exercise caution when
performing this operation in non-emergency situations.
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A
ACB air circuit breaker
C
COM communication
I
IMD Insulation Monitor Device
L
LV low voltage
M
MV medium voltage
S
STS smart transformer station
T
TR transformer