09.operational Manual

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3 system
Fully SF6 gas insulated medium
voltage switchgear up to 40.5 kV in
accordance with IEC Standards
General instructions
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CAUTION!
When medium-voltage equipment is operating, certain components are live, other parts may be in movement and some may reach high
temperatures. Therefore, the use of this equipment poses electrical, mechanical and thermal risks.
In order to ensure an acceptable level of protection for people and property, and in compliance with applicable environmental
recommendations, Ormazabal designs and manufactures its products according to the principle of integrated safety, based on the
following criteria:
• Elimination of hazards wherever possible.

• Where elimination of hazards is neither technically nor economically feasible, appropriate protection functions are
incorporated in the equipment.
• Communication about remaining risks to facilitate the design of operating procedures which prevent such risks, training
for the personnel in charge of the equipment, and the use of suitable personal protective equipment.
• Use of recyclable materials and establishment of procedures for the disposal of equipment and components so that
once the end of their service lives is reached, they are duly processed in accordance, as far as possible, with the
environmental restrictions established by the competent authorities.
Consequently, the equipment to which the present manual refers complies with the requirements of section 11.2 of Standard IEC 62271-
1. It must therefore only be operated by appropriately qualified and supervised personnel, in accordance with the requirements of
standard EN 50110-1 on the safety of electrical installations and standard EN 50110-2 on activities in or near electrical installations.
Personnel must be fully familiar with the instructions and warnings contained in this manual and in other recommendations of a more
general nature which are applicable to the situation according to current legislation[1].
The above must be carefully observed, as the correct and safe operation of this equipment depends not only on its design but also on
general circumstances which are in general beyond the control and responsibility of the manufacturer. More specifically:
• The equipment must be handled and transported appropriately from the factory to the place of installation.
• All intermediate storage should occur in conditions which do not alter or damage the characteristics of the equipment or
its essential components.
• Service conditions must be compatible with the equipment rating.
• The equipment must be operated strictly in accordance with the instructions given in the manual, and the applicable
operating and safety principles must be clearly understood.
• Maintenance should be performed properly, taking into account the actual service and environmental conditions in the
place of installation.
The manufacturer declines all liability for any significant indirect damages resulting from violation of the guarantee, under any jurisdiction,
including loss of income, stoppages and costs resulting from repair or replacement of parts.
Warranty
The manufacturer guarantees this product against any defect in materials and operation during the contractual period. If defects are
detected, the manufacturer may opt either to repair or replace the equipment. Improper handling of this equipment and its repair by the
user shall constitute a violation of the guarantee.
Registered trademarks and copyrights

All registered trademarks cited in this document are the property of their respective owners. The intellectual property of this manual
belongs to Ormazabal.
For example, in Spain the “Regulation on technical conditions and guarantees for safety in high-voltage electrical installations” –
[1]
Royal Decree 337/2014 is obligatory.
In view of the constant evolution in standards and design, the characteristics of the elements contained in this manual are subject
to change without prior notice. These characteristics, as well as the availability of components, are subject to confirmation by
Ormazabal.
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Fully SF6 gas insulated medium voltage switchgear up to 40.5 kV in accordance with IEC Standards
Contents
1 General description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
1.1 Models . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
1.2 Standards applied . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
1.3 Main components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

1.3.1 Gas tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
1.3.2 Driving mechanism compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
1.3.3 Base . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
1.3.4 Name plate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
1.4 Characteristics table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
1.5 Dimensions and weights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
1.6 Operating conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
2 Handling and transport . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
2.1 Lifting means . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
3 Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
4 Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
4.1 Unpacking the equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

4.2 Location of accessories during transport . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
4.3 Minimum installation distances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
4.4 Recommended cable connection trench . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
4.4.1 Cubicles with internal arc in gas tank up to 20 kA - 0.5 s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
4.4.2 Cubicles with classification of internal arc IAC up to 25 kA - 1 s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
4.5 Fastening to the floor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
4.5.1 Fastening to the floor on profile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
4.5.2 Fastening to the floor by anchoring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
4.6 Connecting the cubicles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
4.7 Earthing the switchgear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
4.8 Cable connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
4.8.1 Horizontal front connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
4.8.2 Cable connection in fuse protection function 1400 mm high . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
4.9 Assembly and connection of measuring transformers in cgm.3-m . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
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5 Recommended sequence of operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
5.1 Checking the gas pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

5.2 Voltage presence indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
5.3 Phase balance check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
5.4 Feeder function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
5.4.1 Mimic diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
5.4.2 Driving levers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
5.4.3 Opening operation from earthing position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
5.4.4 Switch closing operation from the disconnected position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
5.4.5 Opening operation from closed position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
5.4.6 Earthing operation from the disconnected position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
5.4.7 Cable test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
5.5 Busbar switch function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
5.5.1 Mimic diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
5.5.2 Driving lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
5.5.3 Switch closing operation from the disconnected position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
5.6 Busbar switch function with earth connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
5.6.1 Mimic diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
5.6.2 Driving lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
5.6.3 Opening operation from earthing position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
5.6.4 Connection of the switch-disconnector from the disconnected position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
5.6.6 Earthing operation from open position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
5.7 Busbar rise function with earth connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
5.7.1 Mimic diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
5.7.2 Driving levers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
5.7.3 Earthing switch disconnection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
5.7.4 Earthing switch connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
5.8 Fuse protection function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
5.8.1 Mimic diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
5.8.2 Driving lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
5.8.3 Opening operation from earthing position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
5.8.4 Spring charge operation and closing of the switch - disconnector from disconnected position . . . . . . 52
5.8.5 Opening operation from the switch-disconnector closed position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
5.8.6 Earthing operation from the open position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
5.9 Fuse replacement sequence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
5.9.1 Selection of recommended fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
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5.10 Circuit-breaker function with AV / RAV driving mechanism . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

5.10.1 Mimic diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
5.10.2 Spring charge and driving levers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
5.10.3 Opening operation from earthing position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
5.10.4 Closing operation from open position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
5.10.5 Opening operation from closed position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
5.10.6 Earthing Operation from the open position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
6 Safety elements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
6.1 Acoustic earthing prevention alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

6.2 Interlocks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
6.2.1 Locking with a padlock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
6.2.2 Locking with a lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
7 Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
7.1 Voltage presence indicator test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

7.2 Acoustic earthing prevention alarm test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
7.3 Specific maintenance for the cgm.3-v cubicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
8 Spares and accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
9 Environmental information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
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1 General description
The cgm.3 system by Ormazabal, designed following the with full SF6 gas insulation, which can be used to configure
requirements indicated by regulations of the International different secondary distribution configurations in medium
Electrotechnical Commission (IEC), is made up of different voltage up to 40.5 kV [1].
unifunctional and multifunctional switchgear models,
1.1 Models
Unifunctional switchgear Function
cgm.3-l Feeder
cgm.3-s Busbar switch
cgm.3-s-pt Busbar switch with earth connection on the right (-ptd) or on the
left (-pti)
cgm.3-p Fuse protection
cgm.3-v Vacuum circuit-breaker
cgm.3-rb Busbar rise
cgm.3-rc / -r2c Cable/double cable rise
cgm.3-m Metering
Multifunctional switchgear Functions
cgm.3-2lp 2 feeder functions and 1 fuse protection
cgm.3-2lv 2 feeder functions and 1 vacuum circuit-breaker
[1] Further information at www.ormazabal.com.
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1.2 Standards applied
Standard Description
IEC 62271-1 Common specifications for high-voltage switchgear and controlgear standards.
IEC 62271-100 High-voltage alternating current circuit-breakers.
IEC 62271-102 Alternating current disconnectors and earthing switches.
IEC 62271-103 High-voltage switches for rated voltages above 1 kV up to and including 52 kV.
IEC 62271-105 Alternating current switch-fuse combinations.
Alternating current metal-enclosed switchgear and controlgear for rated

IEC 62271-200
voltages above 1 kV and up to and including 52 kV.
IEC 62271-206 / IEC 61243-5 Voltage presence indicating systems.
IEC 60529 Protection grades for enclosures.
IEC 60282-1 Current-limiting fuses.
1.3 Main components
1. Gas tank
1.1. Side connection female bushings
2. Driving mechanism area
2.1.Name plate
2.2.Operating sequence plate
2.3. Driving shafts (see mimic diagram of each model).
2.4. ekor.vpis / ekor.ivds* Voltage presence detection unit
2.5. ekor.sas* acoustic earthing prevention alarm unit.
3. Base
3.1 Cable compartment access cover
3.2 Medium-voltage cable fastening support
3.3.Gas relief compartment
3.4.Earth collector
3.5 Front cable connection bushings
* Optional elements.
Figure 1.1 Main elements of cgm.3 cubicles
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1.3.1 Gas tank
Sealed compartment which houses the busbar and the Thanks to the hermetically-sealed nature of the gas
switching and breaking elements, where the insulating tank containing all the medium voltage elements, the
medium is SF6. equipment is expected to have a minimum service life of
30 years, without replenishing the gas, in accordance with
Each gas tank has a pressure relief device to facilitate gas Standard IEC 62271-1.
relief in the event of internal arc.
Figure 1.2 Gas tank for cgm.3-l
1.3.2 Driving mechanism compartment
This is the compartment in which the switch-disconnector, The mimic diagram includes all the position indicators for
earthing switch or circuit-breaker is driven, depending on the driving elements.
the type of function.
The cgm.3 system has, in line with the cubicle model, the
The mimic diagram for the main medium voltage circuit is following types of driving mechanism:
displayed on the cover of this compartment.
B Tilting l, s, s-pt, rb-pt, v, 2lp, 2lv
BM Motorised tilting l, s, s-pt, 2lp, 2lv
BR-A Accumulation of energy with latch p, 2lp
BR-AM Accumulation of energy with motorised latch l, p, 2lp
AV Circuit-breaker without reclosing v, 2lv
AMV Motorised circuit-breaker without reclosing v, 2lv
RAV Circuit-breaker with reclosing option v, 2lv
RAMV Motorised circuit-breaker with reclosing option v, 2lv
These elements are operated independently, i.e., their positions (closed – opened – earth). Whilst the driving
actuation speed does not depend on the speed of the mechanism is withdrawn, these positions of the switch can
manual operation. be blocked using a coupling device, whether in service or
not.
The B, BM, BR, AR and BR-AM driving mechanisms can
be replaced by upgrading in any of the three possible
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1.3.3 Base
Made up of the cable compartment and the gas relief

compartment:
Cable compartment
This is located in the lower front section of the cubicle

and has a cover interlocked with the earthing switch, thus
allowing front access to the medium voltage cables.
As standard, designed to contain up to:
• Two shielded screw-in terminals (reduced)

per phase or one terminal (reduced) plus
surge arrester (reduced) with space for the
corresponding incoming power cables.
• Cable ties for the power cables.
• Earthing bars.
As an option:
• Two symmetric terminals or symmetric terminal

plus symmetric surge arrester.
• Metallic voltage transformers.
Figure 1.3 Cable compartment
Gas relief compartment
The cgm.3 system by Ormazabal is designed and

constructed to withstand at least the thermal and dynamic Optionally, a chimney can be positioned in the
effects of an arc of 16 kA for 0.5 seconds should a defect rear of the cubicle to redirect the gases to the
top section. Please check with Ormazabal.
result in an internal arc in the gas compartment. The
system conducts the gases generated in a fully controlled
manner to avoid any possible injury to people in the
equipment operation area.
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1.3.4 Name plate
Every unit includes a name plate, with some of the

following data:
Figure 1.4 Example of name plate
Name plate
Nº Cubicle serial number(*)
Type Cubicle system Ormazabal
Designation Cubicle model
Standard Standards applied to the equipment
Name Equipment name
Ur Equipment rated voltage (kV)
Up Lightning impulse withstand voltage (kV)
Ud Industrial frequency withstand voltage (kV)
fr Equipment rated frequency (Hz)
Ir Equipment rated current (A)

Instructions
General Instructions Manual (IG) for the system
Manual
Class Driving mechanism class according to IEC 62271-103
N Number of mainly active load breaking operations
Ik / Ip Short-time withstand current/Short-time withstand peak value
tk Short-time withstand current time
Pre Gas pressure inside the tank (MPa)
Pme Minimum operating gas pressure (MPa)
SF6 Weight of insulating fluid (g)
Year Year of manufacture
TC Minimum working temperature
IAC Classification of internal arc
(*)
In the event of incident, this number should be reported to Ormazabal.
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1.4 Characteristics table
Rated voltage [kV] 36 38.5 40.5

Frequency [Hz] 50 / 60
Rated current [A]
Busbars and cubicle interconnection 400 / 630 630
Feeder 400 / 630 630
Output to transformer 200 200
Rated short-term withstand current [kA]

16 / 20* (1 / 3 s) 20* (1 / 3 s)
With tk= (x) s
25 (1 s) 25 (1 s)
Peak value 40 / 52* / 62.5 52* / 62.5
Rated insulation level [kV]
Industrial frequency rated withstand voltage (1 min) 70 / 80 80 / 90 95 / 118
Lightning impulse rated withstand voltage 170 / 195 180 / 210 185 / 215
Internal arc in tank
Front accessibility 16 / 20* kA (0.5 s) 20* kA (0.5 s)
Front and side accessibility 16 / 20* / 25 kA (1 s) 20* / 25 kA (1 s)
Front, side and rear accessibility*** 16 / 20* / 25 kA (1 s) 20* / 25 kA (1 s)

Internal arc classification in accordance with
IEC 62271-200
IAC AF/AFL 16 / 20* / 25 kA (1 s) 20* / 25 kA (1 s)
IAC AFLR 16 / 20* / 25 kA (1 s) 20* / 25 kA 1 s
Protection grade: Gas tank IP X8
Protection grade: External enclosure IP 2XD
Standard unit colour [RAL] grey 7035 / blue 5005
Category of loss of service continuity [LSC] LSC2
Compartmenting class PM
(*) Tests conducted with current 21 kA/54.6 kA
(**) With gas exhaust upwards via the chimney
The values set out in this table are general

for the cgm.3 system and are only valid once
confirmed by Ormazabal. Some cubicle
models can withstand partial values. For more
detailed information, check the table for each
cubicle model in the CA-112 catalogue by
Ormazabal.
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1.5 Dimensions and weights
Figure 1.5 Dimensions cgm.3
Cable fastening
Width (a) Depth (f) Height Bushings height (g) Weight
Cubicle height (l)
[mm] [mm] (h) [mm] [mm] [kg]
[mm]
1400 697 234 147
-l 418 850[1]
1745 1042 580 162
-s 418 850 1745 - - 143
-s-pt 600 850 1745 - - 185
1400
-p 480 1010 180 - 128 215
1745
1400 350 20 240

-v 600[2] 850
1745 695 282 255
-rci
367 831 1745 1590 1087 42
-rcd
-r2c 550 831 1745 1590 1087 65
-rb
418 850[1] 1745 1042 580 158
-rb-pt
1100 258
-m 1160 1950 - -
900 300
-l -p -l -p
1400 460
-2lp 1316 1010 [1]
697 180 234 - 128
1745 1042 525 580 234 490
-l -v -l -v
-2lv 1436 850 1745 547
1042 695 580 282
[1]
In the case of double symmetrical terminal, the Switchgear is an extra 80 mm deep.
[2]
As an option, there is also available a 595 mm wide model of the cgm.3-v cubicle. Please check with Ormazabal.
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1.6 Operating conditions
Installation Indoor
Maximum ambient temperature + 40 ºC
Minimum ambient temperature – 5 ºC / - 30 ºC (a)
Maximum mean ambient temperature, measured over a 24-hour period + 35 ºC
Maximum mean relative humidity, measured over a 24-hour period < 95%
Maximum mean relative humidity, measured over a 1-month period < 90%
Maximum mean vapour pressure, measured over a 24-hour period 2.2 kPa
Maximum mean vapour pressure, measured over a 1-month period 1.8 kPa
Maximum height above sea level 2000 m
Solar radiation Negligible

Ambient air pollution (dust, smoke, corrosive and/or flammable gases, vapours or
Insignificant (b)
salt)
Vibrations caused by causes external to the switchgear or by seismic movements Insignificant
(a)
1000 m for metering function and non-shielded connectors. For higher installation altitudes, check with Ormazabal.
(b)
Unless indicated otherwise, It is assumed that there are no specific user requirements.
The specifications refer to the section "Normal

service conditions for indoor cubicles" in
Standard IEC 62271-1 "Common specifications
for high-voltage cubicles".
For special service conditions: ambient
temperature above + 40 ºC, installation over
2000 m above sea level, significant pollution
level, or others different to those described,
check with Ormazabal.
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2 Handling and transport
Important: During transport, the switchgear

must be perfectly seated and fixed so that it
cannot move about and possibly damage the
equipment.
2.1 Lifting means
The switchgear must always be kept upright, directly

on the ground or on a pallet depending on the type of
handling involved.
To handle assemblies of up to 4 cgm.3 functional units,

one of the following methods must be used:
1. Using a forklift truck or pallet-jack[5].
Figure 2.2 Lifting a cgm.3 modular cubicle with chains.
3. If it is not possible to use the aforementioned methods,

rollers may be used underneath the switchgear.
Another option is to slide the cubicles over rods
(these same rods can be used to help get over the
cable trench).
4. To handle sets of 5 functional cgm.3 units (consisting

of either coupled modules or compact assemblies
associated with modules), use lifting systems (slings,
lifting beam, etc.) with a pull angle greater than
65º and less than 115º in order to prevent possible
damage to the cubicles during hoisting.
Figure 2.1 Lifting a cgm.3 modular cubicle using a fork-lift
truck.
2. Lifting using slings or chains fixed to the lifting

supports on the sides of the top of the cubicle. The
angle of pull should be as vertical as possible (with an
angle greater than 60º from the horizontal).
[5]
Position the rear of the cubicle facing the driver, to avoid damaging the front.
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Figure 2.3 Lifting a cgm.3 assembly with 5 functional units.
Figure 2.4 Lifting a cgm.3 assembly with a forklift truck.
The use of lifting beams is required for cubicle

assemblies with control boxes. As the sole
exception, slings may be used if the cubicles
of the assembly have identical height control
boxes installed.
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3 Storage
If it needs to be stored, the equipment must be placed on After prolonged storage, clean all the insulating parts
dry ground or on top of damp-proof insulating material, still carefully before commissioning the equipment. The
in its original packaging. enclosure should be cleaned with a clean, dry lint-free
cloth.
Storage must always be INDOORS, with the following a) the mean relative humidity value, measured over
conditions recommended: a period of 24 hours, must not exceed 95%.
b) the mean water steam pressure value, measured
1. Ambient air temperature should not exceed 40 ºC and in a period of 24 hours, must not exceed 2.2 kPa.
its mean value, measured in a period of 24 hours,
c) the mean relative humidity value, measured over
should not exceed 35 ºC.
a period of one month, must not exceed 90%.
d) the mean water steam pressure value, measured
2. The ambient air temperature should not drop below in a period of one month, must not exceed
- 5 ºC. There are also cubicles with storage 1.8 kPa.
temperature up to - 40 ºC.
7. During transport, vibrations caused by external
factors or seismic movements must be insignificant.
3. The switchgear must be protected from direct solar
radiation.
Any other conditions must be made known
beforehand, since the equipment
4. Altitude, both in transport and in storage, must not must be factory-set at atmospheric pressure in
exceed 2000 m. the final destination.
Otherwise the gauge may show an erroneous
reading, even though
5. The environmental air must not have any significant the unit's interior pressure value is correct.
contamination from dust, smoke, corrosive and/or
inflammable gases, vapours or salt.
6. The switchgear must be protected from the rain, and

the humidity conditions should be as follows:
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4 Installation
4.1 Unpacking the equipment
The switchgear of the cgm.3 system is supplied protected 6. Unpack the accessory box located at the rear or on
in plastic as standard. top of the cubicle.
On receiving the equipment, check that the goods supplied 7. Remove the self-adhesive protective plastic from the
correspond to the order and associated documentation. If cable compartment cover.
this is not the case, contact Ormazabal immediately.
The self-adhesive plastic must be removed
The disassembly process for the equipment is as follows: from the cable compartment cover so that the
equipment enclosure's earth connection may
1. Using a blade, cutter or similar tool, cut the cellophane have the proper electrical continuity.
the cubicle is wrapped in [6].
8. Dispose of any waste in an environmentally-friendly
2. Completely remove the cellophane.
manner.
3. Detach the white polystyrene corner pieces.
It is advisable to make a visual inspection of the equipment
4. Unscrew the fixings between the base and the pallet. to check whether it has suffered any damage in transit. If
damaged, contact Ormazabal immediately.
5. Remove the pallet, handling the cubicle as indicated
in section 2.1.
4.2 Location of accessories during transport
A number of accessories are supplied with the cubicles,

located as indicated in the figures below:
Figure 4.1 Location of accessories in cgm.3-p cubicles
[6]
It is advisable to cut the cellophane at the rear of the cubicle or at the corner to avoid scratching the surface.
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Depending on the cubicle model, the accessory box

contains some of the following items:
• General Instructions Document IG-136 by

Ormazabal.
• Driving lever
• Spring charge lever
• Cubicle connecting kit:
-- ormalink
-- Springs
-- Syntheso grease
-- Earthing bar
• End plug kit:
-- Cubicle end assembly
-- Nylon thread
-- Plastic plugs
Figure 4.2 Location of accessories in cgm.3-l and cgm.3-v -- Side cover
cubicles • Floor fastening assembly
4.3 Minimum installation distances
The minimum distances to the walls and ceiling which Minimum distances [mm]
must be maintained in the installation are as follows:
Side wall (a) 100
Height 1400 mm 600
Roof (b)
Height 1745 mm 550
Front clearance (c) 500 (*)
Function Rear wall (d)
cgm.3-l / -s / -v / -2lv / -rb / -rc 100 / 160(***)
cgm.3-p / -2lp 0
cgm.3-m without IAC
0
classification
cgm.3-m with IAC
100 / 150(****)
classification
(*) An operating clearance of at least 1000 mm is recommended.

(**) Cubicles with classification IAC AFLR: d = 800 mm.
(***) Diagrams combined with p and 2lp cubicles.
(****) For classification IAC 21 kA – 1 s.
The measurements indicated in the table

have been obtained in accordance with the
Figure 4.3 Minimum installation distances dimensions of the test room for the gas insulated
modules, in accordance with Annex AA of
Standard IEC 62271-200.
The space required to extend the assembly with an

additional cubicle is 250 mm plus the width of the new
cubicle [7].
[7]
For any doubts, please ask Ormazabal.
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4.4 Recommended cable connection trench
Minimum recommended dimensions based on the trench IEC 62271-200. In accordance with the radius of curvature
dimensions used in the tests in accordance with Standard of the cables used, these dimensions may vary[10].
4.4.1 Cubicles with internal arc in gas tank [8] up to 20 kA[9] - 0.5 s
Feeder function, busbar rise and cable rise
The dimensions of the trench depend on the minimum

radius of curvature of the cables used.
Front and rear

cable input or output
(D1)
Side cable input or
output (D2)
Figure 4.4 Dimensions [mm] of the cable trench for cgm.3-l,

cgm.3-rb and cgm.3-rc
Trench necessary for the feeder, busbar rise and cable rise function
Cable data
Approximate radius Minimum depth
Cable section Cable diameter of curvature*
Cable insulation Cable type [mm]
[mm2] [mm] D1 [mm] D2 [mm]
< 150 41 555 200 500

185 43 590
200 550
Single-core 18/30 kV 240 45.2 640
Dry insulation
300 47.5 685
300 660
400 48 745
3-core 18/30 kV < 150 92.7 805 650 650
(*) Check against the data of the manufacturer of the cable used.
[9]
Tests conducted with a current of 21 kA.
[10]
In each case, bear in mind which cable is to be used in that particular installation.
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Fuse protection function
Front and rear cable input

or output (D1)
Side cable input or
output (D2)
Figure 4.5 Dimensions [mm] of the cable trench for cgm.3-p
Trench necessary for the fuse protection function

Cable data
of curvature*
Cable section Cable diameter
[mm2] [mm] D1 [mm] D2 [mm]
< 50 35 430 500 500

70 36.5 460
Single-core 18/30 kV 550 550
Dry insulation 95 38 500
150 41 555 600 600
3-core 18/30 kV < 95 86 735 1050 1050
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Circuit-breaker function with AV / RAV

driving mechanism

or output (D1)
Side cable input or
output (D2)
Figure 4.6 Dimensions [mm] of the cable trench for cgm.3-v

with AV / RAV driving mechanism.
Trench necessary for the circuit-breaker function with AV / RAV driving mechanism
Cable data
of curvature*
Cable section Cable diameter
[mm2] [mm] D1 [mm] D2 [mm]
<150 (**) 41 555 400 400

185 43 590
400 500
Single-core 18/30 kV 240 45.2 640
Dry insulation
300 47.5 685
500 600
400 48 745
3-core 18/30 kV < 150 92.7 805 850 850
(**) 150 mm2 cable only valid up to 21 kA.
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4.4.2 Cubicles with classification of internal arc IAC up to 25 kA - 1 s
Feeder function, busbar rise and cable rise
Front and rear

cable input or output
(D1)
Side cable input or
output (D2)
Figure 4.7 Dimensions [mm] of the cable trench for cgm.3-l,

cgm.3-rb and cgm.3-rc
Trench necessary for the feeder, busbar rise and cable rise function
Cable data
[mm2] [mm] D1 [mm] D2 [mm]
< 150 (**) 41 555 500 800

Height 1400 mm(***)
185 43 590
550 900
Single-core 18/30 kV 240 45.2 640
Dry insulation
300 47.5 685
650 1000
400 48 745
3-core 18/30 kV < 150 92.7 805 950 950
< 150 (**) 41 555 370 500
Height 1745 mm
185 43 590
370 550
Single-core 18/30 kV 240 45.2 640
Dry insulation
300 47.5 685
370 660
400 48 745
3-core 18/30 kV < 150 92.7 805 650 650
(***) Exclusively for cgm.3-l and cgm.3-2lp cubicles.
[11] In each case, bear in mind which cable is to be used in that installation.
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Fuse protection function

or output (D1)
Side cable input or
output (D2)
Figure 4.8 Dimensions [mm] of the cable trench for cgm.3-p.
Trench necessary for the fuse protection function

Cable data
[mm2] [mm] D1 [mm] D2 [mm]
< 50 35 430 800 800

Height 1400 mm
70 36.5 460
150 41 555 950 950
3-core 18/30 kV < 95 86 735 1400 1400
< 50 35 430 500 500
Height 1745 mm
70 36.5 460
150 41 555 600 600
3-core 18/30 kV < 95 86 735 1050 1050
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Circuit-breaker function with AV / RAV driving

mechanism

or output (D1)
Side cable input or
output (D2)
Figure 4.9 Dimensions [mm] of the cable trench for cgm.3-v

with AV / RAV driving mechanism.
Trench necessary for the circuit-breaker function with AV / RAV driving mechanism
Cable data
[mm2] [mm] D1 [mm] D2 [mm]
< 150 (**) 41 555 750 750

Height 1400 mm(***)
185 43 590
800 800
Single-core 18/30 kV 240 45.2 640
Dry insulation
300 47.5 685
850 900
400 48 745
3-core 18/30 kV < 150 92.7 805 1200 1200
< 150 (**) 41 555 400 400
Height 1745 mm
185 43 590
400 500
Single-core 18/30 kV 240 45.2 640
Dry insulation
300 47.5 685
500 600
400 48 745
3-core 18/30 kV < 150 92.7 805 850 850
(***) Exclusively for cgm.3-v cubicles .
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Metering function
Figure 4.10 Dimensions [mm] of the cable trench for cgm.3-m.
Trench necessary for the metering function

Cable section Approximate radius
Cable diameter Depth
Cable insulation Cable type of curvature*
[mm2] [mm] minimum D2
[mm]
< 150 41 555 600
185 43 590 650
Dry insulation Single-core 18/30 kV 240 45.2 640 700
300 47.5 685 750
400 48 745 800
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4.5 Fastening to the floor
Before assembling the cubicles, the floor must be carefully The cubicles can be fastened to the floor in two ways:
levelled to prevent any deformation which may make it
difficult to connect the cubicles to one another.
4.5.1 Fastening to the floor on profile
If the floor of the facility is not sufficiently uniform, it is

advisable to install the medium voltage cubicles on an
auxiliary profile, to make it easier to connect. This profile,
which can be supplied to order, must be anchored to the
floor using expansion screws.
A Screw M10x25
B 65 x 65 x 4 mm profile
C Anchoring support
Figure 4.11 Fastening cubicles on profile
4.5.2 Fastening to the floor by anchoring
If the floor of the installation is level enough, it is advisable

to install the medium voltage cubicle anchored directly to By default, the cubicles are supplied with the
switch in earthing position. Except in circuit
the floor.
breaker functions, which will be in disconnected
position.
The sequence for anchoring the cubicles to the floor is as
follows:
2. Remove the cable compartment cover, using the
1. The cubicle's switch must be in the earthing position .
[13] central handle on the cover to pull it up and forward.
[13]
See section 5. Operations sequence
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3. Anchor the first cubicle to the floor of the installation

using M10 bolts at the points prepared in its base.
This will prevent displacements or vibrations due to
causes such as short-circuiting, flooding, etc. The
following levels and figures should be taken into
account:
Figure 4.12 Removing the cable compartment cover
Anchoring dimensions [mm]

f
Module a b c d e g
Internal arc 0.5 s Internal arc 1 s
l 50 368 245 - - 540 710 -
s 50 368 - - - 540 710 -
s-pt 50 550 - - - 540 710 -
p 50 430 60 - - 540 710 -
v 50 550 325 - - 540 710 -
rb 50 368 245 - - 540 710 -
rb-pt 50 368 245 - - 540 710 -
m 35 1030* 235 - - 1030 1030 -
-rci 209
rc 50 317 435 - - 540 710
-rcd 158
2lp 50 368 245 430 418 540 710 60
2lv 50 550 325 418 - - 710 60
(*) Separation between anchors for 1100 mm wide cubicles; separation of 830 mm for 900 mm wide cubicles.
Figure 4.13 Anchoring points in cgm.3. -l, -s, -s-pt, -p,-v, -rb, -rb-pt Figure 4.14 Anchoring points in cgm.3 -l, -p, -v cubicles of
cubicles of 1745 mm high 1400 mm high
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Figure 4.18 Detail of anchor points in cgm.3-2lp cubicles

1745 mm high
Figure 4.15 Anchoring points in cgm.3. -l, -s, -s-pt, -p, -v, -rb,-rb-pt
double cable cubicles of 1745 mm high
Figure 4.19 Detail of anchor points in cgm.3-2lp double cable

cubicles 1745 mm high
Figure 4.16 Anchoring points in cgm.3-rc cubicles.
Figure 4.17 Anchoring points in cgm.3-m cubicles. Figure 4.20 Detail of anchor points in cgm.3-2lp cubicles
1400 mm high
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Figure 4.21 Anchoring points in cgm.3-2lv cubicles.
4.6 Connecting the cubicles
The joining of cubicles must be carried out as indicated in which is supplied with the materials kit used for connecting
Ormazabal's RA-163 Spares and Accessories document, cubicles.
4.7 Earthing the switchgear
When connecting the general earth collector, follow the 1. Bolt the earth strip between every 2 medium voltage
figure below. cubicles, in the rear section, using 2 hexagonal
M8 x 20 bolts. Apply a torque of 15 Nm.
Tools:
13 mm spanner
Torque wrench with 13 mm adapter
2. Connect the end earthing bar, marked with the symbol

, to the general earth connection of the installation.
Earthing the equipment is an essential condition

for safety.
Figure 4.22 Equipment earthing
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4.8 Cable connections
The medium voltage incoming and outgoing feeders are The cable compartment is sized to allow the use of both
linked to the transformer or, occasionally, other cubicles insulated and partially insulated terminals[9].
via cables. The joints of these cables to the corresponding
female bushing in the cubicles of the cgm.3 system can
be either using simple connection terminals (plug-in) or Never touch live connectors, not even screened
reinforced terminals (screw-in), type IEC or IEEE-386 connectors. Screening does not constitute a
protection against direct contact.
compliant[*].
When the equipment is in service and a reserve
cubicle is left with voltage in the upper busbar
The cable compartment contains the connecting cable and without the cables in the lower bushings,
bushings for the incoming and outgoing feeders, as well insulating plugs must be placed in the bushings
as for the outgoing feeders to the transformer. (EUROMOLD type) or close the earthing switch
and lock that position with a padlock.
The terminals recommended for networks with Ur = 36 kV are detailed below.
36 kV
Cable Rated current
Manufacturer Connector
Type [A] Connector type Section [mm2]
400 M400LR 35-240

Insulation
630 EUROMOLD(*) Screened M400TB 35-240
dry
630 M400TB 18-630
(*) Connectors recommended for the cgm.3 system by Ormazabal.
Apart from the list above, CENELEC terminals are also

valid. For other values, consult Ormazabal.
4.8.1 Horizontal front connection
1. Close the earthing switch.
2. Remove the cover to access the cable compartment.
Figure 4.23 Cable compartment detail
[9]
It is advisable to use fully insulated connectors for voltages of 36 and 40.5 kV, according to HD 629.
[*]
In accordance with figure 13 of Standard IEEE 386: “600 A Dead-break interface No. 1, 21.1 kV”
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3. Connect the terminals on the front bushings and 4. Connect the terminal earth braids, if applicable, and
secure the cables using the cable support and clamp. the cable screens.
The clamp has two positions, depending on the

cable diameter.
Specific cable supports should be used for

cable diameters above 49 mm. Please check
with Ormazabal.
Figure 4.25 Horizontal front connection process
5. Put the cable compartment cover back in place.
Figure 4.24 Terminal connection detail
4.8.2 Cable connection in fuse protection function 1400 mm high
The cable support in fuse protection functions, measuring

1400 high, is supplied secured to the base with two M8
screws and nuts, as shown in Figure 4.26
Figure 4.26 Cable support in transport position
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Once the cubicle is secured to the floor and the medium 3. Position the four M8 screws with their nuts and fasten
voltage cables are connected, carry out the following until tight.
operations to place it in installation position:
The cable support is underneath level zero, as shown in
1. Release the four screws indicated in Figure 4.27
Figure 4.29, prepared for front cable connection:
Figure 4.27 Cable support fastening points

Figure 4.29 Cable support in cable connection position
2. Turn the cable support and position it as shown in

Figure 4.28
Figure 4.28 Cable support positioning
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4.9 Assembly and connection of measuring transformers in cgm.3-m
The medium voltage and current transformers are housed

in tracks installed in the cgm.3-m metering modular cubicle For further information on the installation and
connection of cgm.3-m metering transformers
by Ormazabal.
by Ormazabal, check the operations manual
MO-082 “Installation of transformers and
The layout and connection of these transformers busbars in metering cubicles”.
(maximum three voltage transformers and three current
transformers per metering cubicle) will correspond to the
order configuration and the type of transformers to be
installed.
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5 Recommended sequence of operations
Before carrying out any operation when

voltage is present, we recommend checking
the SF6 gas pressure using the pressure
gauge.
5.1 Checking the gas pressure
Each tank has a pressure gauge for checking the gas

pressure, which can easily be seen from outside the
cubicle. The pressure gauge scale is divided into different
colours: red, grey and green. For safe operation, the
needle must be in the green area of the corresponding
temperature band.
Figure 5.1 Pressure gauge
5.2 Voltage presence indicator
Ormazabal has two voltage presence indication options: For each of the three phases, the presence of voltage is
indicated by intermittent flashing of the indicators.
• The ekor.vpis unit for detecting voltage, designed
in accordance with Standard IEC 62271-206. The voltage detection unit has the following displays:
Therefore, the “voltage presence” indication is
displayed when the phase-earth voltage is equal 1. L1, L2, L3 signal each of the indicator phases. The
to or greater than 45% of the rated voltage and is numbering corresponds to the order of the phases,
not visible when the phase-earth voltage is less from left to right, seen from the front of the cubicle.
than 10% of the rated voltage. Each phase has a test point for checking the phase
• The ekor.ivds unit for detecting voltage is balance between cubicles.
designed in accordance with Standard IEC
61243-5. Therefore, the “voltage presence”
detection is displayed when the phase-earth 2. Voltage presence indicator. The flashing light
voltage is between 45% and 120% of the rated indicates the presence of voltage in this phase.
voltage and is not visible when the phase-earth
voltage is less than 10% of the rated voltage.
Both units provide a clear visual indication for the user,
without needing an auxiliary power supply for its operation.
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The purpose of the test points for the three phases and
3. Phase test points. Each phase has a test point for earth is to make it easier to check the phase balance[16]
checking the phase balance between cubicles. between cubicles. Specific phase comparator ekor.spc by
Ormazabal can be used to do this.
4. Earth test point. This is only used for comparing

With the ekor.vpis, if the indicators do not light
the phases. up, use other means to check that there is no
voltage.
Figure 5.2 Voltage presence indication unit
5.3 Phase balance check
The ekor.spc[17] phase comparator by Ormazabal should

be used for checking that the medium voltage cables are
correctly connected to the feeder cubicles.
Firstly, connect the red cables of the ekor.spc unit to the

corresponding phase test points in the voltage indication
units[18], and the black cable to the earth test point. This
operation must be repeated for all the phases: L1, L2 and
L3
Figure 5.4 Detail of ekor.spc
Figure 5.3 Detail of ekor.spc
[16]
See section 5.3 “Phase balance check”
[17]
Optionally, other comparison devices which comply with Standard IEC 62271-206 may be used.
[18]
See section 5.2. “Voltage presence indicator” of these General Instructions.
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Comparison of balanced phases Comparison of unbalanced phases
Figure 5.5 There is NO indication in the comparator. Figure 5.6 YES, there is indication on the comparator
5.4 Feeder function
5.4.1 Mimic diagram
a ekor.sas, acoustic earthing prevention alarm

b Pressure gauge window
c Voltage presence indicator ekor.vpis or ekor.ivds
Operation area:
d • GREY for switch-disconnector
• YELLOW for earthing switch
Status indicators
e • BLACK for switch-disconnector
• RED for earthing switch
f Driving shaft access handles
Figure 5.7 Mimic diagram of cgm.3. -l
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5.4.2 Driving levers
The driving levers to be used to operate the switch –

disconnector – earthing switch of the feeder function with
B or BM driving mechanisms is:
Figure 5.8 B, BM driving mechanism lever
5.4.3 Opening operation from earthing position
1. Move the driving shaft access handle in the yellow 3. Verify that the cubicle is in disconnected position.
zone to its lower position.
2. Insert the lever in the earthing switch driving shaft,

move the driving arm to the end and turn anti-
clockwise 90º.
Figure 5.10 Earthing switch open
Figure 5.9 Lever turn process
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5.4.4 Switch closing operation from the disconnected position
1. Move the driving shaft access handle in the grey zone

to its lower position. When, for any reason, the motor stops
halfway through a motorised operation,
before restarting it you must finish the
2. Connection operation: operation manually, so that the whole
mechanism: sensors, controllers, etc., are in
a reliable, effective and logical position for the
a) Manual operation (B driving mechanism). control system of the motorised unit when it is
Insert the lever in the switch access (grey switched back on.
area), move the driving arm to the end and turn
clockwise 90º. 3. Verify that the cubicle is in closed position.

Figure 5.12 Switch-disconnector closed
b) Motorised operation (BM driving mechanism).

Activate the corresponding operation command.
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5.4.5 Opening operation from closed position

2. Disconnecting operation: operation manually, so that the whole
a) Manual operation (B driving mechanism). Insert control system of the motorised unit when it is
the lever in the switch access (grey area), move switched back on.
the driving arm to the end and turn anti-clockwise
90º.
3. Verify that the cubicle is in disconnected position.
Figure 5.14 Switch-disconnector open

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5.4.6 Earthing operation from the disconnected position
1. Move the driving shaft access handle in the yellow 3. Verify that the cubicle is in earthing position.

move the driving arm to the end and turn clockwise
90º.
Figure 5.16 Earthing switch closed
5.4.7 Cable test
4. With the lever in the earthing switch access, follow

These driving mechanisms allow the operation the steps in section “5.4.3 Opening operation from
of going from earthing switch closed to switch-
earthing position”
disconnector open, even when the cable
compartment cover is open. Thus, the switch-
disconnector cannot be changed to the closed 5. Carry out the cable test
position until this cover has been put back.
The cable test can only be carried out in cgm.3
feeder functions which include driving mechanisms 6. To return to earth position, follow the steps in section
B/BM with this characteristic. Please check with “5.4.6 Earthing operation from the disconnected
Ormazabal.
position”
1. Follow the steps in section “5.4.6 Earthing operation

7. Close the lower cover to access the cable compartment
from the disconnected position”
2. Leave the lever in the earthing switch access (yellow

area)
3. Open the lower cover to access the cable compartment
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5.5 Busbar switch function
5.5.1 Mimic diagram
a Pressure gauge window

Operation area:
b
• GREY for switch-disconnector
Status indicator
c
• BLACK for switch-disconnector
d Driving shaft access handle
Figure 5.17 Mimic diagram cubicle cgm.3-s
5.5.2 Driving lever
The driving lever to be used to operate the switch –

disconnector of the busbar switch function with B or BM
driving mechanisms is:
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5.5.3 Switch closing operation from the disconnected position
1. Move the driving shaft access handle to its lower

position. When, for any reason, the motor stops
the driving arm to the end and turn clockwise 90º.
3. Verify that the cubicle is in closed position.
b) Motorised operation (BM driving mechanism). Figure 5.20 Switch-disconnector closed

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position. When, for any reason, the motor stops
2. Disconnecting operation: operation manually, so that the whole
90º. 3. Verify that the cubicle is in disconnection position.


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5.6 Busbar switch function with earth connection
5.6.1 Mimic diagram

c ekor.sas, acoustic earthing prevention alarm
Operation area:
d • GREY for switch-disconnector
Status indicator
e • BLACK for switch-disconnector
Figure 5.23 Mimic diagram cubicle cgmcosmos-s-pti
5.6.2 Driving lever

disconnector – earthing switch of the feeder function with
B or BM driving mechanisms is:
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1. Move the driving shaft access handle in the yellow 3. Verify that the cubicle is in disconnected position.

clockwise 90º.
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5.6.4 Connection of the switch-disconnector from the disconnected position

a) Manual operation (B driving mechanism). Insert
control system of the motorised unit when it is
the driving arm to the end and turn clockwise 90º.
b) Motorised operation (BM driving mechanism). Figure 5.28 Switch-disconnector closed


to its lower position.
2. Disconnecting operation:
a) Manual operation (B driving mechanism). Insert

the lever in the switch access (grey area), move
90º.
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b) Motorised operation (BM driving mechanism). 3. Verify that the cubicle is in disconnected position.
When, for any reason, the motor stops

operation manually, so that the whole
control system of the motorised unit when it is
switched back on.
5.6.6 Earthing operation from open position
1. Move the driving shaft access handle in the yellow 2. Verify that the cubicle is in earthing position.
a) Insert the lever in the earthing switch driving

shaft, move the driving arm to the end and turn
clockwise 90º.
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5.7 Busbar rise function with earth connection
5.7.1 Mimic diagram

c Voltage indicator ekor.vpis or ekor.ivds
Operation area:
d
Status indicators
e
Figure 5.33 Mimic diagram cubicle cgm.3-rb-pt
5.7.2 Driving levers
The driving lever to be used to operate the earthing switch

of the busbar riser function with earthing with B driving
mechanisms is:
Figure 5.34 B driving mechanism lever
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5.7.3 Earthing switch disconnection
1. Move the driving shaft access handle in the yellow 3. Verify that the cubicle is in earthing open position.

clockwise 90º.
5.7.4 Earthing switch connection
1. Move the driving shaft access handle in the yellow


90º.
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3. Verify that the cubicle is in earthing closed position.
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5.8 Fuse protection function
5.8.1 Mimic diagram

c Voltage indicator ekor.vpis or ekor.ivds
Operation area:
d • YELLOW for earthing switch
• GREY for switch-disconnector.
Status indicators
e • BLACK for switch-disconnector.
g Manual trip operation
Fuse status indicator:
h green: normal
red: fuse blown
i Spring charge indicator
Figure 5.39 Mimic diagram cubicle cgmcosmos-p
5.8.2 Driving lever

disconnector – earthing switch of the protection with fuses
function with BR-A driving mechanisms is:
Figure 5.40 BR-A driving mechanism lever
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1. Move the driving shaft access handle to its lower 3. Verify that the cubicle is in disconnected position.
position.

move the drive arm to the end and press inwards
on the head of the lever with one hand, and turn 90º
anticlockwise with the other hand.
5.8.4 Spring charge operation and closing of the switch - disconnector from disconnected position

position.
2. Insert the lever in the switch-disconnector driving

shaft, move the drive arm to the end and press
inwards on the head of the lever with one hand, and
turn clockwise with the other hand. In the same turn,
the switch-disconnector is closed and the retaining
springs are charged.
In the case of BR-AM motorised operation

mechanism, closing and tensioning of springs
can be carried out manually or motorised.
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3. Verify that the cubicle is in closed position.
Figure 5.44 Switch-disconnector closed
5.8.5 Opening operation from the switch-disconnector closed position
1. The switch can be opened manually, using the push- 2. Verify that the cubicle is in disconnected position.
button on the front of the cubicle, an opening coil, or
due to action by the fuses.
Figure 5.45 Switch-disconnector manual trip drive
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5.8.6 Earthing operation from the open position
1. Move the driving shaft access handle to its lower 3. Verify that the cubicle is in earthing position.
position.

move the drive arm to the end and press inwards
on the head of the lever with one hand, and turn 90º
clockwise with the other hand.
5.9 Fuse replacement sequence
To access the fuse holders, first remove the cable

compartment cover. It is essential to close the earthing
switch. If any of the 3 fuses blows, the switch-disconnector
(a) will open automatically; this is indicated by the red
position indicator (b) located on the front of the driving
mechanism compartment.
Figure 5.49 Fuse blow trip indication
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4. Remove the fuse holder carriage by pulling it outward.

As an option, an auxiliary blown fuse indication
for any of the three fuses is also available.
More precisely, it consists of a normally
open contact and a normally closed contact
(1NO + 1NC) for auxiliary circuits such as an
illuminated indication showing that any of the
fuses has blown.
In order to replace the fuses, the following procedures

must be followed:
1. Close the earthing switch (c).
2. Remove the cable and fuse compartment access

cover by pulling the handle (d) up.
Figure 5.52 Removing the fuse holder carriage
5. Replace the blown fuse, taking special care with the

striker as shown in the figure.
Figure 5.53 Replacing the medium voltage fuse
Make sure that the end of the new fuse with

Figure 5.50 Cable and fuse compartment cover opening the striker faces the carriage insulator end. It
is advisable to change all three fuses, even
if only one of them appears to be damaged.
3. Pull up the handle on the fuse holder cover until
the locking clip is unhooked and then pull sharply
outwards to open the fuse holder. 6. Insert the fuse holder carriage in its compartment by
pulling it inward.
Figure 5.51 Fuse-holder opening

Figure 5.54 Inserting the fuse holder carriage
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9. Place the fuse and cable compartment access cover

(a) by pushing it downward and ensuring it is locked
on the cgm.3-p cubicle, taking into account that the
fuse status indicator (b) is green.
Figure 5.55 Inserting the fuse holder carriage
Before inserting the fuse holder carriage in

the fuse protection cubicle, ensure that both
the carriage as well as the inside of the fuse
holder are properly cleaned.
7. Reset the fuse striker by pressing downward with the

thumb.
Figure 5.58 Closing the cable and fuse compartment cover in
cgm.3-p
10. Start up the cubicle following the instructions set out

in these General Instructions.
Figure 5.56 Resetting the striker in the fuse holder cover
8. Close the cover and check that all the strikers have
been reset.
Figure 5.57 Closing the fuse holder
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5.9.1 Selection of recommended fuses
The fuses recommended for use in the fuse protection by the manufacturers. The following table shows the
functional unit are defined according to tests carried out recommended fuse ratings according to the Ur/Ptransf. ratio:
Ur [kV] Transformer rated power [kVA]

Network Cubicle 100 125 160 200 250 315 400 500 630 800 1000 1250 1600 2000
Rated fuse current (A) IEC 60282-1
25 36 6.3 10 16 16 16 20 20 31.5 31.5 40 40 50 63 80*
30 36 6.3 6.3 10 16 16 16 20 20 31.5 31.5 40 40 63 63

35/36 40.5 6.3 6.3 10 16 16 16 20 20 31.5 31.5 40 40 50 63
Considerations: • Temperature-rise testing of the fuse switch

assembly, according to IEC 62271-105.
• General operating conditions: without overload
and temperature < 40 ºC. Transfer currents according to IEC 62271-105:
• The values marked with an (*) correspond to
SSK-type fuses. The transfer currents have been tested in accordance with
• Recommended fuses: SIBA 20/36 kV, type the following parameters:
HHD, medium type striker, for functional units
up to 36 kV and SIBA HHD TB 40.5 kV, medium
Ur Cubicle Ir Fuse Itransfer
type striker, for functional units up to 40.5 kV Ur Fuse [kV]
[kV] [A] [A]
(conforming to IEC 60282-1).
• For other makes and overcharge protection, Type SSK
36 36 820
check with Ormazabal. 80
• If any of the fuses blows, we recommend Type HHD
40.5 40.5 700
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5.10 Circuit-breaker function with AV / RAV driving mechanism
5.10.1 Mimic diagram

c Voltage presence indicator ekor.vpis or ekor.ivds
Operation area:
d YELLOW for earthing switch
GREY for switch-disconnector.
e Protection unit ekor.rpg
f Status indicators
g Earthing switch driving shaft access handle.
j Spring charge indicator
k Circuit-breaker manual spring charge
m Operation counter
n Switch-disconnector driving shaft access handle
Circuit-breaker operation area
o RED push-button for opening
GREEN push-button for closing
Figure 5.59 Mimic diagram cubicle cgmcosmos-v
5.10.2 Spring charge and driving levers
The drive and spring charge levers to be used to drive

the switch – disconnector – earthing switch of the circuit
breaker function with AV/RAV driving mechanisms are:
Figure 5.61 Spring charge lever
Figure 5.60 Switch-disconnector driving lever
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2. Insert the lever in the earthing driving shaft, move the

Initial conditions: earthing switch closed and driving arm to the end and turn anti-clockwise.
circuit breaker closed.
1. Move the access handle in the yellow zone to its

lower position.
Figure 5.63 Lever turn details
Figure 5.62 Earthing switch driving shaft access handle detail.
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5.10.4 Closing operation from open position
2. Move the access handle in the grey zone to its lower

Initial conditions: earthing switch open, circuit position.
breaker closed and springs charged.
1. Open the circuit-breaker by pressing the "0" button on

the front keypad and check the status indicator.
Figure 5.66 Switch-disconnector driving shaft access handle

detail.
3. Insert the lever in the switch-disconnector driving

shaft, move the drive arm to the end and turn
Figure 5.65 Opening button detail clockwise.
4. Remove the lever. The handle returns to its original

position.
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5. Charge the springs by introducing the spring charging

lever in the spring charge shaft (k) and turn until the
charged spring indicator changes state.
Manual driving mechanism (AV): Once the spring is

charged, close the switch by pressing the close button;
then check the status indicator and whether voltage is
present in the ekor.vpis or ekor.ivds unit.
Motor driving mechanism (AMV): Close the switch by

pressing the closing button; then check the status indicator
and whether voltage is present in the ekor.vpis or ekor.ivds
unit.
6. Close the circuit-breaker by pressing the "l" button

and check the status indicator.
Figure 5.68 Closing button detail
3. Move the access handle in the grey zone to its lower

Initial conditions: circuit breaker closed, position.
earthing switch open and springs charged.
1. Open the circuit-breaker by pressing the "0" opening

button and check the status indicator.
Figure 5.70 Handle detail
4. Insert the lever in the disconnector driving shaft, move

the driving arm to the end and turn anti-clockwise 90º.
Figure 5.69 Opening button detail
2. Check there is no voltage through the ekor.vpis or

ekor.ivds.
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position. Verify that the cubicle is in disconnected
position.
Figure 5.71 Lever turn detail
5.10.6 Earthing Operation from the open position
2. Check that no voltage is present through the

Initial conditions: circuit breaker open, ekor.vpis unit.
earthing switch open and springs charged.
3. Move the access handle in the yellow zone to its
lower position.
1. Close the circuit-breaker by pressing the "l" close
button and check the status indicator.
Figure 5.74 Handle detail
Figure 5.73 Closing button detail
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90º.

position. Verify that the cubicle is in earthing position.
When undertaking work with the cubicle

powered down, it is mandatory to interlock the
earthing position with either a padlock or a
safety lock.
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6 Safety elements
6.1 Acoustic earthing prevention alarm
The ekor.sas acoustic alarm unit is associated to the

ekor.vpis voltage presence indicator and to the earth
shaft drive. The alarm is activated when there is voltage
in the functional unit's medium voltage feeder and the
lever is inserted in the earthing switch shaft. A sound then
indicates that a short-circuit or zero voltage may occur in
the network if the operation is carried out.
Operation of the unit is assured within the same operating

range as the ekor.vpis unit associated with it[23].
Figure 6.1 ekor.sas unit
6.2 Interlocks
The switchgear is provided with safety locks, which ensure 2. The cubicles have a safety lock which prevents
the following conditions: access to the medium voltage cable compartment
while the earthing switch is not closed. In normal
1. The switch-disconnector and the earthing switch operation, this earthing switch cannot be opened if
cannot both be in closed position at the same time. the cable compartment cover is not in place.
[23]
Incompatible with use of ekor.ivds units.
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6.2.1 Locking with a padlock
The cubicles are supplied with independent padlock

interlocking for both the switch-disconnector in closed or
open positions and for the earthing switch in closed or
open positions. Padlocks with ring diameters of between
8 and 11 mm can be used.
Figure 6.2 Locking detail in feeder functions by padlock
6.2.2 Locking with a lock
Both the switch-disconnector and the earthing switch can

have an optional lock interlocking device, which allows its
operation to be blocked in both open and closed positions.
Figure 6.3 Locking detail in feeder functions by locks
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7 Maintenance
These mechanisms must be inspected when used under

For safety reasons, maintenance operations extreme conditions (dust, salt, pollution). It is advisable to
performed directly on the driving mechanism
carry out at least one operation during the inspections.
must be performed WITHOUT any driving
levers inserted.
Components manufactured from galvanised sheet steel
have been painted to ensure their resistance to corrosion.
Any scratches, dents or similar on them must be repaired
The live parts of the main circuit and switching equipment to prevent corrosion.
do not require inspection or maintenance, as they are
completely insulated in SF6, and therefore free from any Facilities which operate under severe climate
influence from the external environment. conditions, in excess of those defined as
normal Service Conditions (IEC 62271-1), must
The operating mechanism for the cgm.3 system cubicles carry out the regular preventive maintenance
driving devices does not require lubrication for correct tasks required. Check with Ormazabal for the
operation throughout its estimated lifetime, according to environmental conditions of the installation.
the service conditions specified in IEC 62271-1.
7.1 Voltage presence indicator test

To test the ekor.vpis or ekor.ivds voltage presence indicator,
connect it to a 230 Vac power supply. To do this, disconnect
the ekor.vpis or ekor.ivds device from the cubicle, and,
using 4 mm terminals, apply the voltage between the test
point for the phase to be checked and the earth test point.
No polarity is defined for 230 Vac voltage, so

either the phase or neutral conductor can be
connected.
If a flashing signal is observed, the device is working

correctly. In order to properly test the ekor.vpis or
ekor.ivds, this check should be carried in the 3 phases.
Figure 7.1 Connection mode ekor.vpis / ekor.ivds
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The ekor.vpis or ekor.ivds voltage indicator can be

Voltage presence indication is not sufficient replaced if necessary. To do so, loosen until removing the
in itself to ensure that the installation has
two screws on the top right and bottom left of the indicator
been disconnected from the electricity supply.
Before accessing the cable compartments,
using a medium size Philips screwdriver. The ekor.vpis
it is necessary to confirm that the feeder is or kor.ivds unit can then be disconnected from the base
connected to earth. without needing to power down the feeder.
7.2 Acoustic earthing prevention alarm test
To test that the ekor.sas acoustic alarm is working correctly, ekor.sas connections:
connect the ekor.vpis at 230 Vac with 4 mm terminals, which
are placed in the indicator between the earth test point and
the test point for phase L1. Maintain the auxiliary power
for 5 minutes, after which time the lever is inserted in the
earthing switch shaft in order to carry out the operation.
The alarm starts to sound and continues to sound for at
least 30 seconds. It will stop when the lever is removed.
The ekor.sas alarm can be replaced if necessary, since it

is joined to the associated units with two friction-fit PCB
connectors:
• One 3-pin connector, polarised for the voltage

presence Indicator.
• One 2-pin connector for the lever microswitch.
The procedure is as follows:
Remove the driving mechanism cover.
• Unscrew the ekor.sas unit to extract it.

• Undo both connectors and replace the current
unit; then connect it to the lever microswitch Figure 7.3 Connection detail of ekor.sas device
(2-pin connector) and the voltage indicator
(polarised 3-pin connector).
Figure 7.2 Detail of ekor.sas device
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7.3 Specific maintenance for the cgm.3-v cubicle
The driving mechanisms and other elements outside

the gas tank may require preventive maintenance; the The recommended preventive maintenance
frequency of this maintenance depends on the existing sequence is described in Operations Manual
MO-079 by Ormazabal.
environmental conditions (harsh environments, dust,
extreme temperatures, etc.) and must be established in
line with the experience and responsibility of the installer.
Maintenance should be carried out every 5 years or 2000

operating cycles, unless, based on the conditions of use,
the user, together with Ormazabal, considers otherwise.
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8 Spares and accessories
Although the cubicles have been designed for a service life If any of the stated auxiliary components need to be
in accordance with IEC 62271-200, certain components changed, the corresponding spare parts kit must be
can be replaced and installed for various reasons. ordered, and the instructions given in the corresponding
documentation must be followed.
Certain spares and accessories must
be installed in the cubicle by specialised
personnel. Please check with Ormazabal.
Driving mechanism -rb / -rc /

-l -p -s -s-pt -v -m -2lp -2lv
-rb-pt -r2c
B X - X X X - O - X X
BM O - O O - - - - O O
BR-A - X[1] - - - - - - X -
BR-AM O O - - - - - - O -
AV - - - - O - - - - X
RAV - - - - O - - - - X
Circuit-breaker - - - - O - - - - O
4 NC + 4 NC circuit-breaker - - - - O - - - - O
Set of auxiliary contacts
2 NO + 2 NC switch O - O O - - - - O O
1 NO + 1 NC earth connection
Opening coil - - - - O - - - - O
Opening coil + 1 NOC switch + micro-switch - O - - O - - - O O
Bistable + 1 NOC switch + micro-switch - O - - - - - - O -
Protection, metering and control -rb / -rc /

-rb-pt -r2c
ekor.sas X O - O O - O - O X
ekor.vpis X X O X X O X O X X
ekor.ivds [1]
O O O O O O O O O O
ekor.rpg / ekor.rpg.ci-rtu - - - - O - - - - O
ekor.rpt - O - - - - - - O -
ekor.spc O - - - - - - - O O
ekor.rci O - O O - - O - O O
ekor.rtk O O - - O - - - O O
[1]
Components which can only be replaced by specially qualified Ormazabal personnel.
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Enclosure -rb / -rc /

-rb-pt -r2c
Metering transformers and medium-voltage jumper
- - - - - X - - - -
access cover
Gas relief compartment X X X X X - X - X X
Cable compartment access cover X X[3] - - X - X X X X
Special cable compartment access cover O - - - - - O - O -
Medium-voltage cable fixing support X X - - X X X X X X
Earth collector X X X X X X X X X X
Interlocks and locks -rb / -rc /

-rb-pt -r2c
Earth connection OPEN O O - O O - O - O O
Earth connection CLOSED O O - O O - O - O O
Switch OPEN O O O O O - - - O O
Switch CLOSED O - O O - - - - O O
Earth connection CLOSED + OPEN O O - O O - O - O O
Opening the access cover - - - - - O - O - -
Others -rb / -rc /

-rb-pt -r2c
Control box O O O O O O O - O -
Auxiliary profiles for fastening to the floor O O O O O O O O O O
Side incoming cable box O O O O O - O - O O
Medium-voltage connection bridges - - - - - X - - - -
Voltage transformer connection braids - - - - - X - - - -
Voltage transformers - - - - - O - - - -
Current transformers - - - - - O - - - -
bushlink female bushing-bushing converter - - - - - - - O - -
Operating sequence plate X X X X X - X - X X
Name plate X X X X X X X X X X
(O) Optional equipment.

(X) Basic equipment.
(-) Not available
[3]
Cable compartment access cover and compartment
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General instructions Environmental information
cgm.3 system 71
9 Environmental information
cgm.3 is defined as a pressure-sealed hermetic system, being released into the atmosphere. Extracting and
according to IEC 62271-1, which contains sulphur handling of SF6 must be carried out by qualified personnel,
hexafluoride (SF6) [24]. using a sealed piercing system.
SF6 is included in the Kyoto Protocol list of greenhouse For the usage and handling of the SF6 , the indications
gases. SF6 has a GWP (Global Warming Potential) of 22 200 listed in IEC 62271-303 must be followed.
(TAR, IPCC 2001).
The management and treatment of the rest of materials
At the end of the product's life, the SF6 contained in it must must be carried out in accordance with the country’s
be recovered for processing and recycling, to prevent it current legislation.
[24]
This information is given on a label on the equipment itself.
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Subject to change without Ormazabal y Cía.
prior notice.
For further information,

contact Ormazabal.
IGORRE
Spain
www.ormazabal.com

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Royal Decree 337/2014 is obligatory.

1.3 Main components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

2 Handling and transport . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

2.1 Lifting means . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

4.1 Unpacking the equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

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5 Recommended sequence of operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

5.1 Checking the gas pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

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5.10 Circuit-breaker function with AV / RAV driving mechanism . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

6.1 Acoustic earthing prevention alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

7.1 Voltage presence indicator test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

8 Spares and accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

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Unifunctional switchgear Function

cgm.3-s Busbar switch

cgm.3-p Fuse protection

cgm.3-v Vacuum circuit-breaker

cgm.3-rb Busbar rise

cgm.3-rc / -r2c Cable/double cable rise

Multifunctional switchgear Functions

cgm.3-2lp 2 feeder functions and 1 fuse protection

cgm.3-2lv 2 feeder functions and 1 vacuum circuit-breaker

[1] Further information at www.ormazabal.com.

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1.2 Standards applied

IEC 62271-100 High-voltage alternating current circuit-breakers.

IEC 62271-102 Alternating current disconnectors and earthing switches.

IEC 62271-105 Alternating current switch-fuse combinations.

Alternating current metal-enclosed switchgear and controlgear for rated

IEC 62271-206 / IEC 61243-5 Voltage presence indicating systems.

IEC 60529 Protection grades for enclosures.

IEC 60282-1 Current-limiting fuses.

1.3 Main components

Figure 1.1 Main elements of cgm.3 cubicles

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1.3.1 Gas tank

Figure 1.2 Gas tank for cgm.3-l

1.3.2 Driving mechanism compartment

B Tilting l, s, s-pt, rb-pt, v, 2lp, 2lv

BM Motorised tilting l, s, s-pt, 2lp, 2lv

BR-A Accumulation of energy with latch p, 2lp

BR-AM Accumulation of energy with motorised latch l, p, 2lp

AV Circuit-breaker without reclosing v, 2lv

AMV Motorised circuit-breaker without reclosing v, 2lv

RAV Circuit-breaker with reclosing option v, 2lv

RAMV Motorised circuit-breaker with reclosing option v, 2lv

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Made up of the cable compartment and the gas relief

This is located in the lower front section of the cubicle

As standard, designed to contain up to:

• Two shielded screw-in terminals (reduced)

• Two symmetric terminals or symmetric terminal

Figure 1.3 Cable compartment

Gas relief compartment