Nxplus C: Technical Description
Nxplus C: Technical Description
Nxplus C: Technical Description
switchgear NXPLUS C
Project: GRT St AVIT
Reference: Budget_08_05 NXPLUS_C-01264
NXPLUS C
SF6-insulated, metal-enclosed
medium-voltage switchgear
Technical Description
Contents:
Scope of Supply 18
Documentation 32
1 Switchgear Description
1.1 General
The switchgear vessel made of hermetically welded stainless steel accommodates the
active, live parts of the switchgear:
l Vacuum interrupters
l Three-position switch
l Panel bars
l Bushings with capacitive layers
l Voltage transformer disconnecting facility with bushings (option)
The rated pressure of the SF6 gas in the vessel is 1500 hPa (absolute).
Gas density is monitored with temperature compensation. Low gas density is transmitted to
the outside without contacts and indicated.
Due to the welding technology and the special mechanical bushings, gaskets are not
necessary at all. This guarantees operation without gas checks or refilling.
1.4.1 Circuit-Breaker
The vacuum interrupters are operated linearly from the outside mechanism, without
kinematic deflections inside the enclosure. They are operated by the outside mechanism
without seals through hermetically sealed metal bellows which are welded into the module
partition.
The circuit-breakers used in NXPLUS C belong to the well-known product range 3AH. The
maintenance-free operating mechanism has the following equipment features:
l Motor operating stored-energy spring mechanism, with auto-reclosing capacity
l ’’Trip-free’’ according to IEC
l Auxiliary switch contacts for control and signalling
l Operating cycle counter
l Circuit-breaker tripping signal
l Varistor circuit
l Closing solenoid
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1.5.1 General
The disconnecting and earthing functions are combined in one switching device. This
reduces the functional parts and makes interlocks between these two functions
unnecessary.
The primary part is welded in the switchgear vessel. Operation takes place through welded-
in metal bellows.
The operating mechanism is located outside the switchgear vessel. There are separate
operating shafts available for the two functions.
The operating mechanism of the three-position disconnector has the following equipment
features:
l Manual operating mechanism for DISCONNECTING and EARTHING
l Manual operating mechanism for DISCONNECTING, motor operating mechanism
for EARTHING
l Motor operating mechanism for DISCONNECTING and EARTHING
l Auxiliary switch contacts, disconnector: 2 changeover, 1 NO, 1 NC for free use
l Auxiliary switch contacts, earthing switch: 1 changeover, 2 NO, 2 NC for free use
l Mechanical switch position indicators for disconnector and earthing switch
positions
l Manual operation with mechanical interlock to circuit-breaker
l Locking device
l Electromagnetic interlock at the disconnector
l Electromagnetic interlock at the earthing switch
l Electromagnetic interlock at the disconnector and earthing switch
1.6 Interlocks
l The circuit-breaker cannot be operated until the operating lever of the three-
position switch has been removed and the control gate is moved to the centre
position.
l Feeder earthing (three-position switch to EARTHED and circuit-breaker CLOSED)
is secured against ''de-earthing'' (by a padlock).
l Electrical connections to releases are interrupted when the three-position switch is
switched to EARTHED.
l The feeder locking device prevents the circuit-breaker from being switched off
mechanically at the panel.
The three phases are arranged side-by-side at the same height. The connection height is
702 mm. In a switch-disconnector or vacuum contactor panel (with HV HRC fuses) the
connection height is 450mm.
In the different panel versions it is possible to connect up to two (up to 1000 A), up to three
(1250 A), and up to six (from 2000 A) cables per phase with shockproof T-plugs according
to the outside-cone system (DIN EN 50181, interface type C). Symmetrical current
distribution must be ensured.
The following suppliers are released:
Company Type of T-plug
Euromold (K)400TB/G, (K)440TB/G, 430TB-630A
AGT 10(20), AGT L 10(20)
Suedkabel SET 12, SET 24
SEHDT 13, SEHDT 23
nkt cables CB 12-630, CB 24-630, CB 36-630(1250)
Tyco Electronics Raychem RSTI-L56xx, RSTI-xxLxx
3M 93-EE 705-6
In 1250 A, 2300 A and 2500 A panels, sealing ends with silver-plated or nickel-plated cable
lugs are permissible (observe the associated specifications of the T-plug supplier).
Using suitable T-plugs, cable testing can be performed directly at the cable termination. A
separate test socket can therefore be omitted.
In the cable connection area, the current transformers are fitted around the bushings in
front of the cable terminations.
Ratio, rating and accuracy can be adjusted to the respective requirements.
1.9 Busbar
The busbar is located outside the SF6 compartment in a metal enclosure. It is plugged onto
the switchgear vessels from above and screwed tight.
The busbar itself is made of round copper, with a length according to the panel width. It is
insulated with silicone rubber, which is coated with a conductive layer on the outside and
earthed. The bolted joints are insulated with cross adapters, also made of silicone rubber.
These cross adapters are coated with a conductive layer both inside and outside. In this
way, no field distortion can appear at the high-voltage joints.
Due to the earthed coating of the busbar system, the arrangement is independent of
environmental influences such as condensation and pollution.
The internal arc classified switchgear enclosure consists of the following assemblies:
l Three-part panel front
l Floor cover in cable compartment
l Pressure-resistant partitions between the panels for the cable compartment
l Rear wall with pressure relief duct and integrated absorbers
l Busbar cover with absorbers
l Switchgear termination consisting of end walls with draw-out tool drawer
1.11 Operation
Switchgear operation takes place mechanically via control elements at the panel front.
Switchgear operation is also possible through a suitable bay controller (option) mounted on
the panel front. Electrical operation takes place through the foil keyboard of this device. An
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LCD with mimic diagram of the feeder shows the switch position. More information can be
called through this display.
1.12 Earthing
l With integrated 3-phase test socket for phase comparison (also suitable for plug-in
voltage indicator)
l Relay output with potential-free contact for signalling purposes and interlocks
The voltage detecting system CAPDIS S1+ offers the following properties and functions:
l Maintenance-free
l Without auxiliary power
l Integrated indication via display
l Integrated repeat test of the interfaces as well as integrated function test via test
button
l With signal-lead test
l With integrated 3-phase test socket for phase comparison (also suitable for plug-in
voltage indicator)
The voltage detecting system CAPDIS S2+ offers the following properties and functions:
l Maintenance-free
l With auxiliary power
l Integrated indication via display
l Integrated repeat test of the interfaces as well as integrated function test via test
button
l With signal-lead test
l With integrated 3-phase test socket for phase comparison (also suitable for plug-in
voltage indicator)
l Voltage indication or active indication of safe isolation from supply phase by phase
l (active zero indication)
l Relay outputs with potential-free contacts for signalling purposes and interlocks
l With ready-for-service monitoring
Which of the 5 voltage detecting systems is applied in the different panel versions is
explained in the following description of the typicals.
Low-voltage compartments are located at the front and are removable. The secondary
devices (associated protection, measuring and control devices) are mounted in the low-
voltage compartment on a rear mounting plate or a DIN-rail system. Single devices can be
integrated in the door of the low-voltage compartment.
The electrical connections to the primary part and from panel to panel are made via flexible
wire harnesses with 10-pole plug connectors.
General bus wires are laid in a separate connection duct located at the top.
Internal panel wires are laid in metal-clad wiring ducts. These are located on the left and
right side in the front part of the switchgear enclosure and are accessible from the cable
compartment resp. the low-voltage compartment. The right-side wiring duct accommodates
the internal panel wiring. Customer-specific control cables can be routed to the low-voltage
compartment through the left-side wiring duct. External control cables are inserted from
below on the left side of the panel through a cutout in the panel base.
Consistent hermetically welded enclosure of all live parts from the busbar down to the cable
excludes any external influence on the primary part.
Due to the welded stainless-steel enclosures without seals, loss of SF6 gas is impossible.
Long-time proven components like welded-in bushings, welded-in bellows and the Siemens
vacuum switching technology are integrated in this innovative global concept.
Internal enclosure of components, internal arc resistant design and a complete interlocking
concept – all this guarantees a maximum degree of personal safety.
The NXPLUS C is approved for use in offshore industries (platforms) and ships.
The following classification societies have done a type approval of NXPLUS C:
l Lloyds Register of Shipping (LRS)
l Det Norske Veritas (DNV)
l Germanischer Lloyd (GL)
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2.5 Compactness
SF6 insulation enables very compact dimensions, offering at the same time a high
switchgear performance. This provides an economical utilization of surface and space,
especially in cities and conurbation, both for existing rooms and for new buildings.
The offered switchgear NXPLUS C is maintenance-free for life due to the following features:
l No repair and maintenance cycles required
l Hermetically welded stainless-steel enclosure without seals, with maintenance-free
vacuum switching technology and maintenance-free three-position switches
l Maintenance-free operating mechanisms for circuit-breakers and three-position
switches
l Consistent implementation of full switchgear insulation down to the panel
connection by means of cable plug-in systems
l No need to check the gas quantity and quality due to the welded stainless-steel
enclosures.
The switchgear stands out for a user-friendly and functional industrial design. All switching
devices are operated from the switchgear front. Control elements and indicators are located
at an ergonomic height and are optimally integrated in the overall design.
Switchgear installation and extension as well as panel replacement is done without SF6 gas
work.
The switchgear can be installed without special tools and instruments.
Busbar interconnection from panel to panel is made through plugged-in and bolted busbar
units.
For more information regarding installation and operation, please refer to our operating and
installation instructions.
3 Standards
IEC-Standard Title
EN-Standard
4 Technical Data
Voltages
Short-circuit ratings
Current ratings
Supply voltages
5 Scope of Supply
The switchgear is designed as a single-busbar switchgear in Wall-standing arrangement
according to the enclosed single-line diagram
Item No. Quantity Typical Description
No.
Three-position disconnector
Application in hermetically welded switchgear vessel, contacts in
the SF6-filled switchgear vessel are climate-independent,
operation via gas-tight welded-in metal-bellows, spring-operated
mechanism outside the SF6-filled switchgear vessel, reliable
switch-position indication up to the operating front of the panel.
With manual operating mechanism for DISCONNECTING and
EARTHING functions
With mechanical interlocking between three-position disconnector
and circuit-breaker.
With electromagnetic interlocking at the disconnector and
earthing switch
Voltage of electromagnetic interlock: DC 48 V
With control gate with locking device
Vacuum circuit-breaker
Application in hermetically welded switchgear vessel, vacuum
interrupters inside the SF6-filled switchgear vessel are climate-
independent, operation via gas-tight welded-in metal-bellows,
motor operating stored-energy mechanism outside the SF6-filled
switchgear vessel.
Rated voltage: 24.0 kV
Rated short-time withstand current: 25.0 kA
Rated current: 2000 A
With motor operating stored-energy mechanism DC 48 V
With the following release combination:
1 shunt release + 1 undervoltage release
Voltage of closing solenoid DC 48 V
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Panel connection
Number of cable per phase 2 cables
Pre-assembled cable clamps
without
Cable cross-section 630 mm2
Cable connection from front-bottom
Cable connection is prepared for the following chosen
combination of cable-T-plug:
No selection was made
Three-position disconnector
Application in hermetically welded switchgear vessel, contacts in
the SF6-filled switchgear vessel are climate-independent,
operation via gas-tight welded-in metal-bellows, spring-operated
mechanism outside the SF6-filled switchgear vessel, reliable
switch-position indication up to the operating front of the panel.
With manual operating mechanism for DISCONNECTING and
EARTHING functions
With mechanical interlocking between three-position disconnector
and circuit-breaker.
With electromagnetic interlocking at the disconnector and
earthing switch
Voltage of electromagnetic interlock: DC 48 V
With control gate with locking device
Vacuum circuit-breaker
Application in hermetically welded switchgear vessel, vacuum
interrupters inside the SF6-filled switchgear vessel are climate-
independent, operation via gas-tight welded-in metal-bellows,
motor operating stored-energy mechanism outside the SF6-filled
switchgear vessel.
Rated voltage: 24.0 kV
Rated short-time withstand current: 25.0 kA
Rated current: 1250 A
With motor operating stored-energy mechanism DC 48 V
With the following release combination:
1 shunt release + 1 undervoltage release
Voltage of closing solenoid DC 48 V
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Panel connection
Number of cable per phase 1 cable
Pre-assembled cable clamps
without
Cable cross-section 630 mm2
Cable connection from front-bottom
Cable connection is prepared for the following chosen
combination of cable-T-plug:
Make: Euromold
Cable T-plug: 1x K440TB/G-630§§
Coupling plug: -
Coupling insert: -
Deeper cable compartment cover: -
Three-position disconnector
Application in hermetically welded switchgear vessel, contacts in
the SF6-filled switchgear vessel are climate-independent,
operation via gas-tight welded-in metal-bellows, spring-operated
mechanism outside the SF6-filled switchgear vessel, reliable
switch-position indication up to the operating front of the panel.
With manual operating mechanism for DISCONNECTING and
EARTHING functions
With mechanical interlocking between three-position disconnector
and circuit-breaker.
With electromagnetic interlocking at the disconnector and
earthing switch
Voltage of electromagnetic interlock: DC 48 V
With control gate with locking device
Vacuum circuit-breaker
Application in hermetically welded switchgear vessel, vacuum
interrupters inside the SF6-filled switchgear vessel are climate-
independent, operation via gas-tight welded-in metal-bellows,
motor operating stored-energy mechanism outside the SF6-filled
switchgear vessel.
Rated voltage: 24.0 kV
Rated short-time withstand current: 25.0 kA
Rated current: 1250 A
With motor operating stored-energy mechanism DC 48 V
With the following release combination:
1 shunt release + 1 undervoltage release
Voltage of closing solenoid DC 48 V
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Panel connection
Number of cable per phase 1 cable
Pre-assembled cable clamps
without
Cable cross-section 630 mm2
Cable connection from front-bottom
Cable connection is prepared for the following chosen
combination of cable-T-plug:
Make: Euromold
Cable T-plug: 1x K440TB/G-630§§
Coupling plug: -
Coupling insert: -
Deeper cable compartment cover: -
Three-position disconnector
Application in hermetically welded switchgear vessel, contacts in
the SF6-filled switchgear vessel are climate-independent,
operation via gas-tight welded-in metal-bellows, spring-operated
mechanism outside the SF6-filled switchgear vessel, reliable
switch-position indication up to the operating front of the panel.
With manual operating mechanism for DISCONNECTING and
EARTHING functions
With mechanical interlocking between three-position disconnector
and circuit-breaker.
With electromagnetic interlocking at the disconnector and
earthing switch
Voltage of electromagnetic interlock: DC 48 V
With control gate with locking device
Vacuum circuit-breaker
Application in hermetically welded switchgear vessel, vacuum
interrupters inside the SF6-filled switchgear vessel are climate-
independent, operation via gas-tight welded-in metal-bellows,
motor operating stored-energy mechanism outside the SF6-filled
switchgear vessel.
Rated voltage: 24.0 kV
Rated short-time withstand current: 25.0 kA
Rated current: 2000 A
With motor operating stored-energy mechanism DC 48 V
With the following release combination:
1 shunt release + 1 undervoltage release
Voltage of closing solenoid DC 48 V
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Three-position disconnector
Application in hermetically welded switchgear vessel, contacts in
the SF6-filled switchgear vessel are climate-independent,
operation via gas-tight welded-in metal-bellows, spring-operated
mechanism outside the SF6-filled switchgear vessel, reliable
switch-position indication up to the operating front of the panel.
With manual operating mechanism for DISCONNECTING and
EARTHING functions
With mechanical interlocking between three-position disconnector
and circuit-breaker.
With electromagnetic interlocking at the disconnector and
earthing switch
Voltage of electromagnetic interlock: DC 48 V
With control gate with locking device
Vacuum circuit-breaker
Application in hermetically welded switchgear vessel, vacuum
interrupters inside the SF6-filled switchgear vessel are climate-
independent, operation via gas-tight welded-in metal-bellows,
motor operating stored-energy mechanism outside the SF6-filled
switchgear vessel.
Rated voltage: 24.0 kV
Rated short-time withstand current: 25.0 kA
Rated current: 1250 A
With motor operating stored-energy mechanism DC 48 V
With the following release combination:
1 shunt release + 1 undervoltage release
Voltage of closing solenoid DC 48 V
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Panel connection
Number of cable per phase 1 cable
Pre-assembled cable clamps
without
Cable cross-section 630 mm2
Cable connection from front-bottom
Cable connection is prepared for the following chosen
combination of cable-T-plug:
Make: Euromold
Cable T-plug: 1x K440TB/G-630§§
Coupling plug: -
Coupling insert: -
Deeper cable compartment cover: -
Accessories
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