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Medium-Voltage Switchgear
Type 8BK20 Switchgear up to 24 kV with Withdrawable Circuit-Breakers
Air-Insulated, Metal-Enclosed, Metal-Clad, Single/Double Busbar

Operating Instructions Order No.: 8BX 3220-1BA00

Issue 2000-11 Revision 01

Figure 1 Switchpanels 8BK20 (example)

Contents
1 General ..................................................... 3 2.2 Operation with closed door .................. 6 2.4 Operation with open door .....................16
2.2.1 Withdrawable section ............................. 6 2.4.1 Removing the withdrawable sections .. 16
1.1 Technical data ......................................... 3 2.2.2 Operating the circuit-breaker .................. 9 2.4.2 Locking the shutter ................................ 18
1.2 Mode of operation .................................. 4 2.2.3 Operating the vacuum switch ............... 10 2.4.3 Inserting the withdrawable sections .... 18
1.2.1 Mechanical interlocks .............................. 4 2.2.4 Operating the disconnector link ............ 11 2.4.4 Withdrawable voltage transformer ...... 19
1.2.2 Electromechanical interlock .................... 5 2.2.5 Make-proof earthing switch .................. 12
2.5 Checking safe isolation from supply ..20
2 Operation ................................................. 6 2.3 Accessibility .......................................... 13
2.1 Positions of the switching devices ...... 6 2.3.1 Door of HV compartment ....................... 13 3 Appendix .................................................24
2.1.1 Positions after putting into operation ..... 6 2.3.2 Central service truck .............................. 14 3.1 Replacement of parts ............................24
2.1.2 Positions of the withdrawable section ... 6 2.3.2.1 Putting into service position ................. 14 3.2 Disposal ..................................................24
2.3.2.1 Parking ................................................... 15 3.3 Illustrations ........................................24

Follow the operating instructions for the equipment installed and Catalog HA 25.21
 Siemens AG
Power Transmission and Distribution Group
Medium-Voltage Division
Switchgear Factory Frankfurt

1992
Evaluation the technical testing station by DATech (German
Accreditation Body for Technology) in accordance with DIN EN 45 001
and accreditation of the technical testing station for the testing areas
High-Voltage Switching Devices and Switchgear by DATech as
Testing Laboratory Switchgear Factory Frankfurt/M., Siemens AG
DAR (German Accreditation Council) registr. number: DAT-P-013/92-00
and as
PEHLA Testing Laboratory Frankfurt/M.
DAR registr. number: DAT-P-013/92-50

1995
Introduction and application of a quality management system for the
Medium-Voltage Division in accordance with DIN EN ISO 9001
and DIN EN ISO 14001 Quality systems - Model for quality
assurance in design, development, production, installation and
servicing.
Certification of the quality management system
by DQS (German Association for the
Certification of Quality Management Systems)
DQS registr. number: 3473-02

Signal terms and definitions:

Qualified personnel
DANGER CAUTION as used in these instructions or the
as used in these instructions as used in these instructions warning information on the product
and in the warning and the warning information itself means persons who are familiar
information on the products on the products themselves with installation, assembly,
themselves means that means that minor bodily commissioning, operation and
death, serious bodily injury or injury or damage to property maintenance of the product and have
substantial damage to may occur if the the appropriate qualifications for their
property will occur if the corresponding precautionary work, such as
corresponding precautionary measures are not taken.
measures are not taken.
l Training and instruction or authori-
zation to switch on, switch off, earth
and identify circuits and equipment /
Note systems in accordance with the
WARNING as used in these instructions indicates relevant safety standards.
as used in these instructions important information on the product or
and the warning information the relevant part of the instructions to l Training or instruction in accordance
on the products themselves which particular attention must be paid. with the relevant safety standards in
means that death, serious relation to care and use of appropriate
bodily injury or substantial safety equipment.
damage to property may
occur if the corresponding l First-aid training.
precautionary measures are
not taken.

Alle Rechte vorbehalten. All rights reserved.

 Siemens AG 2000

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 1 General
WARNING
During operation of 1.1 Technical data Rating plate
electrical equipment and A rating plate giving the relevant data
switchgear certain parts are The indoor switchgear 8BK20 with is fixed to the inside of the door of the
live and hazardous voltages withdrawable circuit-breakers complies low-voltage compartment on each
are therefore present, and with the following prescriptions: panel (Figure 2). The switching devices
mechanical components on the withdrawable section bear a
may move quickly, even DIN VDE IEC-Publication separate rating plate. The rated current
remotely controlled. 0670 60694 given on it does not apply to the
0670 60298 switchpanel.
Non-observance of the 0670 60298
safety instructions and Annex AA Serial number
warnings can result in 0682 Part 415 E 601243-5 The serial number is the same for all
severe personal injury or 0470 Part 1 60529 simultaneously supplied switchpanels
property damage. 0111 60071 of one switchboard. The switchpanel
number is given behind the stroke. In
Only qualified personnel
the event of maintenance and
should work on or in the
warranty, please specify the serial
vicinity of this equipment
number and switchpanel number.
and switchgear.
Details of the vacuum circuit-breaker
Such personnel must
3AH and the vacuum switch 3CG are
become thoroughly familiar
given in the relevant Operating
with all warnings contained
Instructions and the Catalog HA 25.21.
in these instructions.

The successful and safe op-

eration of this switchgear is
dependent on proper trans-
port, storage, installation
and erection and also on
diligent operation and
maintenance. Ur Rated voltage
Ik Rated short-time withstand current
It is advisable to call on the tk Rated short-circuit duration
support of the competent Ir Rated normal current of the busbar
Siemens Service Centres
In Rated normal current of the feeder
for planning, erection, com-
UP Rated lightning impulse withstand voltage
missioning and
maintenance work. IP Rated peak withstand current
Ima Rated short-circuit making current
Setting-up and operation of fr Rated frequency
this switchgear are conditio- T Maximum value of the ambient temperature
nal on observance of the Serial number
following DIN VDE / IEC
specifications: Type designation Manufacturer Year of manufacture
DIN VDE 0100 / IEC 60364;
DIN VDE 0101;
DIN VDE 0105.

Typ/Type 8BK20
s
Nr./Serial-No Y2 60-0471/008 2000
Vorschriften/Standards EN 60298 (VDE 0670 Teil6) IEC 60298
Ur = 15 kV UP = 95 kV
Ik = 25 kA tk = 3 s IP = 75 kA Ima = 75 kA
Ir = 2110 A fr = 50 Hz

In = 1510 A T = 40 °C
Nenndaten der Einbauten müssen zusätzlich beachtet werden!
Ratings of the installed components must also be considered!

Figure 2 Rating plate of the switchpanel

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1.2 Mode of operation

1.2.1 Mechanical interlocks

The positions of the withdrawable

section are described under 2.1.2
below.
Actual condition Type of interlock

Withdrawable section to High-voltage switching device closed Withdrawable section cannot be

high-voltage switching device racked
Withdrawable section to door of Withdrawable section in connected Door cannot be opened
high-voltage compartment position or between connected and
disconnected position
Door open Withdrawable section cannot be
racked from disconnected position to
connected position
Withdrawable section to make- Withdrawable section in connected Make-proof earthing switch cannot be
proof earthing switch of the feeder position or between connected and closed
disconnected position
Make-proof earthing switch closed Withdrawable section cannot be
racked from disconnected position to
connected position
Door of high-voltage compartment Plug connector removed Door cannot be closed
to low-voltage plug connector on
the withdrawable section
Make-proof earthing switch to Withdrawable section in connected Make-proof earthing switch cannot be
withdrawable section position, double-bit key in lock for operated
racking the withdrawable section in
any position
Withdrawable section in disconnected Make-proof earthing switch cannot be
position, double-bit key in lock for operated
racking the withdrawable section in
position "manual racking"
Withdrawable section in disconnected Withdrawable section cannot be
position, double-bit key in lock for moved manually (double-bit key in lock
racking the withdrawable section in for racking the withdrawable section
position "disconnected position locked" cannot be turned to position "manual
racking")
Make-proof earthing switch can be
operated..

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1.2.2 Electromechanical interlock

also possible for make-proof earthing

switches against external supplies, or
withdrawable sections against busbar
earthing switches, for example

• are effective in de-energised

condition
• require an auxiliary voltage. The
connection terminals are located in
the low-voltage compartment.

CAUTION
Before putting the
switchgear into operation,
remove the marked
mechanical releasing parts
(e.g. electrical interlock of
the withdrawable section)
according to the related
instructions.(See also
supplemetary installation
instructions.)

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2 Operation 2.2 Operation with closed door

2.2.1 Withdrawable section

DANGER
High voltage! Manual operating mechanism
Touching the live parts will
be lethal or will result in Operation according to Figures 3 and
serious bodily injury. 4.
The equipment may be
operated only by qualified
personnel who are familiar
with the instructions and
who observe the warning
information in particular.

WARNING
During operation of
electrical equipment and
switchgear, certain parts
are live and hazardous
voltages are therefore
present. Mechanical
components may move
rapidly, even remotely
controlled. Non-observance Instruction label
of the safety instructions Double-bit key
and warnings can result in
severe personal injury or
property damage.

2.1 Positions of the switching

devices

2.1.1 Positions after putting

into operation

• Door of HV compartment closed

• Door of LV compartment closed Hand crank
• Withdrawable section
disconnected position Manual
Racking in
• Circuit-breaker OFF Opening for hand crank
racking
• Vacuum switch OFF
• Make-proof earthing switches OFF

2.1.2 Positions of the Disconnected Connected

withdrawable section position locked position locked

Connected position
Racking out
The switching device is connected to
the busbar and to the feeders.
Opening for double-bit key
Disconnected position
The switching device is disconnected
from the feeders. Associations:
The isolating distance is established
according to DIN VDE 0670, resp. Position of double-bit key Opening for hand crank
IEC 60298. Withdrawable section: "Disc. pos. locked" covered
Withdrawable section: "Manual racking" free
Withdrawable section: "Conn. pos.locked" covered

Figure 3 Instruction label on the door of the switch compartment,

control elements for manual operation of the withdrawable section

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 Fit the hand crank resp. double-bit key
and rotate it to the stop in the direction Positions of the
No. withdrawable section
of the arrow.
Racking the withdr. section in manually
a Disconnected position locked

Disconn. position (no. a) W

Connected position:
s 90° Disconnected position
disengaged
V Procedure as shown in nos. s to f.
V Remove hand crank resp. double-bit key.

Manual racking,
d intermediate position

90°
f Connected position locked

Racking the withdr. section out manually

Connected position (no. g) W

g Connected position locked

Disconnected position :

V Procedure as shown in nos. h to k.

V Remove hand crank resp. double-bit key.
h 90° Connected position
disengaged
.

Manual racking,
j intermediate position

90° Disconnected position locked

k
Legend:
Opening for hand crank covered

Opening for hand crank free

Hand crank inserted

Double-bit key removed, withdrawable section locked in disconnected position

Doouble-bit key inserted in disconnected position

Double-bit key rotated to the vertical position, cannot be removed,

opening for hand crank free, withdrawable section can be racked manually

Double-bit key inserted in connected position

Double-bit key removed, withdrawable section locked in connected position

Figure 4 Racking the withdrawable section in resp. out manually

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Motor operating mechanism Motor operation, see Figures manual operation, see Figures
5 and 6, 4 and 5.

Racking in Manual Instruction label

racking

Disconn.pos. Motor
locked racking

Racking out

Opening for double-bit key

Double-bit key
Opening for hand crank

Associations:

Position of double-bit key Opening for hand crank

Withdrawable section: covered
"Disc. pos. locked"
Withdrawable section: free
"Manual racking"
Withdrawable section: covered
"Motor racking" Hand crank

Figure 5 Instruction label on the door of the switch compartment,

control elements for manual/motor operation of the withdrawable section

Fit the double-bit key and rotate it to the Positions of the

No. stop in the direction of the arrow withdrawable section

Rack withdrawable section in by motor

Disconnected position locked
Disconn. position (no. a) W Conn. position: a
V Procedure as shown in no. s
V Remove double-bit key.
V Operate pushbutton "Racking in"
180° Motor racking
in the control room or on the panel. s

Rack withdrawable section out by motor

Conn. position (no. d) W Disconn. position: d Motor racking
V Operate pushbutton "Racking out"
in the control room or on the panel
. 180°
V Procedure as shown in no. f
f Disconnected position locked
V Remove double-bit key.

Legend:
Opening for hand crank covered

Double-bit key inserted in disconnected position

Double-bit key removed, withdrawable
section in disconnected position
Withdrawable section can be racked by motor,
double-bit key inserted Double-bit key removed, withdrawable
section can be racked by motor

Figure 6 Racking the withdrawable section in resp. out by motor

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2.2.2 Operating the circuit-breaker Hand crank for charging the closing spring

The circuit-breaker of a panel can be Hand crank coupling

operated
Locking plate
• locally with "ON" and "OFF"
pushbuttons
Adapter
optionally:
• from remote by electrical "ON" and
"OFF" pulses
• by the protection equipment by
electrical "OFF" pulses.
Grip of the locking plate for the hand crank opening
Control elements and indicators
according to Figure 7. Hand crank opening for
charging the closing spring
The operating mechanism contains Hand crank
springs for storing energy. When the "ON" pushbutton "OFF" pushbutton
supply voltage is applied, the built-in
motor automatically charges the
closing spring after each closing
operation

The opening spring is always charged

every time the circuit-breaker is
closed.

Twist grip for operating the circuit-

Inspection window
breaker in connected position

Closing spring Closing spring

charged not charged

Counter for Counter for

Charging the closing spring by hand operating cycles 00123 00123 operating cycles

If the supply voltage has failed or the

motor is defective, the closing spring Circuit-breaker Circuit-breaker
can be charged by hand. "ON" "OFF"

CAUTION Figure 7 Control elements and indicators for circuit-breaker 3AH

The circuit-breaker may be
operated only with the origi-
nal crank, in order to avoid
injuries caused by the
motor starting suddenly.
Turn the locking plate aside to . . . insert the hand crank through the
expose the opening, and. . . opening onto the circuit-breaker
operating mechanism
Procedure:

• Insert the hand crank as shown in

Figure 8.
• Turn it clockwise until the symbol
"Spring charged" appears in the
inspection window. If the power
supply for the motor returns during
charging, there is no danger to the
operator as the hand crank turns
counter-clockwise with no load.
• Remove the hand crank.
Figure 8 Charging the closing spring by hand

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Closing and opening Disconnected position

"OFF" pushbutton
• locally using mechanical means, with "ON" pushbutton
pushbuttons
− in the disconnected position (Figure
9 top): operate the pushbutton "ON"
resp. "OFF" on the door of the high-
voltage compartment;
− in the connected position (Figure 9
bottom): turn the twist grip as far as
it will go, hold it there and operate Connected position
the pushbuttons "ON" resp. "OFF", Twist grip
then turn the twist grip back;

CAUTION
On motor-operated
withdrawable sections, first
isolate the associated
circuit-breaker of the motor
circuit in the low-voltage
compartment so that the
withdrawable sections
cannot be racked by motor
in case of remote control. "ON" pushbutton
After operation and turning
back the twist grip, switch
the m.c.b. on again. Figure 9 Closing and opening the circuit-breaker locally and mechanically
• electrically from the control room
and, if necessary, locally with
2.2.3 Operating the vacuum switch
pushbuttons, in the disconnected
and the connected position.
If the control voltage fails, the circuit-
Control elements and indicators, see
breaker can always be switched off
Figure 10.
mechanically.

Grip of the locking plate for Hand crank opening for closing
the hand crank opening

Hand crank for

closing
"ON" pushbutton "OFF" pushbutton

Twist grip for operating the switch in

the connected position
Inspection window

Fuse links Switch "ON"

"ready for operation"

Fuse links "tripped" Switch "OFF"

Figure 10 Control elements and indicators for vacuum switch 3CG

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Closing and opening Disconnected position

"OFF" pushbutton
• with pushbuttons: "ON" pushbutton
− in the disconnected position (Figure
10, top): operate the pushbuttons
"ON" resp. "OFF" in the door of the
high-voltage compartment;

− in the connected position (Figure 10,

bottom): turn the twist grip as far as
it will go, hold it there and operate Connected position
the pushbuttons "ON" resp. "OFF", Twist grip
then turn the twist grip back;

CAUTION
On motor-operated
withdrawable sections, first
isolate the associated
circuit-breaker of the motor
circuit in the low-voltage
compartment so that the
withdrawable sections
cannot be racked by motor "ON" pushbutton
in case of remote control.
After operation and turning
back the twist grip, switch Figure 11 Closing and opening the vacuum switch
the m.c.b. on again.

• Closing with the hand crank: If the

control voltage fails, the vacuum
Turn the locking plate aside to . . . insert the hand crank through the
switch can be closed manually.
expose the opening, and. . . opening onto the switch operating
mechanism
CAUTION
The vacuum switch may be
operated only with the origi-
nal crank, in order to avoid
injuries caused by the
motor starting suddenly.

− Insert the hand crank as shown in

Figure 12 and
− Turn it clockwise until the symbol "I"
appears in the inspection window.
− Remove the hand crank. Figure 12 Closing the vacuum switch with the hand crank

2.2.4 Operating the

disconnector link

The disconnector link may only be

racked in and out in the de-energised
condition.
Please observe the interlocks of the
withdrawable section.

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2.2.5 Make-proof earthing switch Actuating opening for busbar earthing switch

The make-proof earthing switch has a

manual operating mechanism. The
operating lever can only be inserted
and removed in the end positions of
the earthing switch.

CAUTION
The earthing switch can be
operated when the
withdrawable section is
locked in the disconnected
position. The feeder must
first be isolated and secured
against reclosing, and the
safe isolation from supply
must be verified. 90° 90°

Closing:
• Hold the operating lever horizontally
(ball grip on the right),
• insert it through the opening onto
operating shaft as far as it will go
(Figure 13, left side),
• turn it clockwise by 90° to the stop
in vertical position and
• remove it.
"OFF" position "ON" position
Note: On the right end panel - if
required - fit the operating spindle on
the operating lever reversed by 90°
(undo the set screw and reposition the
operating spindle). The actuating
direction remains the same.

Opening:
• Hold the operating lever vertically
(ball grip at the bottom),
• insert it through the opening onto
the operating shaft as far as it will go Figure 13 Operating lever for the feeder earthing switch inserted
(Figure 13, right side),
• turn it counter-clockwise by 90° to
the stop in horizontal position and
• remove it. CAUTION
The opening motion must
The force required for opening the be performed completely; it
switch is much greater initially than cannot be reversed from an
that required for closing for closing, as intermediate position.
• the blades have to be separated Do not use excessive force!
from their mating contacts and Max. torque 140 Nm!
• the closing spring of the earthing
switch has to be charged.

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2.3 Accessibility
a The withdrawable section must be
locked in the disconnected position.
2.3.1 Door of HV compartment

Opening
as shown in Figure 14.

Insert the double-bit key in the lock and turn

Closing
s it counter-clockwise by 90°; the key cannot
be removed thereafter.
CAUTION
The low-voltage plug
connector must be inserted.

• Observe that the double-bit key is

inserted in the lock and that its grip
is in vertical position.
• Lift the door knob as far as it will go,
close the door and push the door
bolt downwards to the stop.
• Turn the double-bit key clockwise by
90° and remove it.

d Lift the door knob to the stop and

open the door.

Figure 14 Opening the door of the high-voltage compartment

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2.3.2 Central service truck
CAUTION CAUTION
See Figure 15, the collapsible version Danger of tilting! Check whether the
is shown. Move the central service interlocks of the moving
truck carefully. brackets are latched (Figure
16, bottom left).
2.3.2.1 Putting into service Turn both moving brackets outwards Turn support arms to the horizontal
position to the stop as shown in Figure 16, left. positions as shown in Figure 16, right.
Unfold the grip of the crank.

Grip of the crank for lifting and Grip for moving and Collapsible version,
lowering the support arms steering parked in a space-saving way

Figure 15 Central service truck for replacing the withdrawable section

Turn support arms downwards securing them with one hand

and . . .
Lift the lock and hold it

Turn moving bracket outwards

Moving bracket in intermediate . . . unlocking with the other hand.

position
Support arms in intermediate position

Support arms in horizontal position

Moving bracket turned outwards to the stop

Let the lock jump back Check if the handles are turned outwards.
If they are used incorrectly they may be turned inwards.
Now pull the lock on each support arm and turn the handle
outwards.

Check if the lever is latched

Figure 16 Positioning the moving brackets (left); turning the support arms into horizontal position (right)

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2.3.2.2 Parking

Fold support arms as shown in Figure

17.

Turn both moving brackets inwards to

the stop as shown in Figure 17.

Pull the grip of the crank and fold it.

Park the central service truck.

CAUTION
Danger of tilting!
Move the central service
truck carefully.

Initial position Initial position

Check whether the handles are turned outwards.If they

are used incorrectly, they may be turned inwards. Now
pull the lock on each support arm and turn the handle Unlock the moving brackets with the lever
outwards. and turn them inwards to the stop

Moving bracket in intermediate position

Turn the support arms to the stop in vertical position

Support arms in intermediate position

Pull the lock upwards and interlock the moving bracket

Support arms in vertical position
Let the lock jump back

The lever secures the support arms automatically

Figure 17 Folding the support arms (left); turning the moving brackets inwards (right)

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2.4 Operation with open door Unlatch the plug connector by turning the clip down.
a
2.4.1 Removing the withdrawable
sections

Procedure:

• Remove the low-voltage plug

connector as shown in Figure 18
• Mark the withdrawable sections and
the associated switchpanels.

s Remove the plug connector.

d Hang the plug connector with the flexible metal tube on the holder.

Figure 18 Removing the low-voltage plug connector

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• Move the central service truck up to Move the central service truck up to the panel as far as it will go.
the panel. a The shaft end protruding at the front of each support arm must
• Align the support arms of the central reach into the cutout below the rail of the withdrawable section.
service truck with the rails for the
withdrawable section.
• Proceed as described in Figure 19,
nos. 1 to 3.
• Push the withdrawable section onto
the central service truck as far as it
will go, and check whether if the
automatic interlock functions. It
must not be possible to move the
withdrawable section.
• Unlock the support arms of the
central service truck from the rails
by turning the handles outwards
(Figure 20, left).
• Raise the support arms slightly (by
turning the crank clockwise) so that Support arm Rail
the weight of the withdrawable
section will not press them down on
the rails and they can be disengaged
smoothly.

• Set down the withdrawable section

Lock the support arms of the withdrawable section to the
(Figure 20, centre) and unlock it
from the central service truck:
s rails by turning the handles inwards.

WARNING Unlock the withdrawable section from the panel: Turn the
Do not operate the lock d locking levers on the left and on the right outwards by 90°.
(Figure 20, right) before the
withdrawable section has
been firmly set down.
Never lift or move the
withdrawable sections by
the contact arms.

Draw the withdrawable section

slightly forwards, pull the lock
(Figure 20, right) along its guide first
outwards, then forwards and hold it;
the withdrawable section is Locking lever locked Locking lever unlocked
unlocked now. Move the central
service truck away.
Figure 19 Locking the central service truck to the panel,
unlocking the withdrawable section from the panel

Move the central truck away from the panel and

set down the withdrawable section Lock

Turn the handles outwards

Figure 20 Unlocking the central service truck from the panel (left), moving it away and setting down the withdrawable section
(centre); unlocking the withdrawable section from the central service truck (right)

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2.4.2 Locking the shutter Hole for padlock Padlock fitted

The shutter can be padlocked as

shown in Figure 21.

Figure 21 Locking the shutter

2.4.3 Inserting the withdrawable
sections Move the central service truck up to the panel as far as it will go.
a The shaft end protruding at the front of each support arm must
reach into the cutout below the rail of the withdrawable section.
Procedure:
• Move the central service truck up to
the withdrawable section.
• Align the support arms of the central
service truck so that they can
engage with the rollers of the
withdrawable section.
• Move the central service truck close
to the withdrawable section. Please
observe that the rollers of the
withdrawable section get into the
support arms of the central service
truck and move freely in there.
• Move the central service truck up to
the withdrawable section as far as it
will go. Check whether the
withdrawable section is locked for Support arm Rail
the transport.
• Lift the withdrawable section and
move it to the associated panel.
• Align the support arms so that they
can be engaged with the rails of the
panel. s Lock the support arms of the withdrawable section to the rails
by turning the handles inwards.
• Proceed as shown in Figure 22, nos.
1 to4.
• Lower the support arms slightly (by WARNING!
turning the crank clockwise) so that -
Do not operate the lock
when they are relieved from the
until the withdrawable
weight of the withdrawable section -
they do not exert any upward forces section is locked to the
on the rails and they can be panel.
disengaged smoothly.

Unlock the withdrawable section from the central

d service truck: Pull the withdrawable section
slightly to the front, pull the lock along its guide
first outwards, then to the front and hold it.

Insert the withdrawable section in the panel as far as it will

f go, press the cross-bar tight and lock by lifting the locking
levers on the left and right of the withdrawable section
slightly and turning them into the panel. The withdrawable
section is in the disconnected position.

Figure 22 Locking the service truck to the panel, unlocking the withdrawable section
from the central service truck and locking it to the panel

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• Unlock the central service truck from
the panel as shown in Figure 23.

• Move the central service truck to the

parking place.
• Park the central service truck.

• Fix the low-voltage plug and lock it

with the clip.
• Close the door of the high-voltage Unlock the support arms of the central service truck
compartment as described in by pulling the lock as far as it will go and turning the
Section 2.3.1. handle outwards.

Figure 23 Unlocking the central service truck from the panel

2.4.4 Withdrawable voltage Withdrawable circuit-breaker in disconnected position

transformer (metering unit),
Figure 24 Voltage tap on the circuit-breaker Fixed contact on the metering unit

• Installed at the panel connection

below the withdrawable circuit-
breaker.
• Automatic earthing of the primary
terminals when the voltage Contact for
transformers are accessed. primary fuse
(optional)
Removing the metering unit
• Remove the withdrawable circuit-
breaker as described in Section
2.4.1.
• Remove the low-voltage plug of the
metering unit.
• Pull out and lift the metering unit
− by hand or
− with the central service truck
(adapter required)

Inserting the metering unit

in reverse order.

Low-voltage plug fitted

Low-voltage plug removed

Figure 24 Withdrawable voltage transformer (metering unit)

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2.5 Checking safe isolation from
supply
Shutter opener

DANGER
Check the safe isolation
from supply of all phases
in accordance with Guide rail
DIN VDE 0105.

• Switchpanels without
supplementary equipment:
− Open the door of the high-voltage
compartment as described in Moving rail
Section 2.3.1.
− Remove the withdrawable section
as described in Section 2.4.
− Push the shutter opener - instead of
the withdrawable section - on the
moving and guide rails located on Figure 25 Shutter opener pushed on moving and guide rails
the left side of the panel (Figure 25).
− Insert the shutter opener as far as it
will go. This will move the shutter
operating lever to the other end
position (Figure 26), and open the
shutters. The upper and lower Shutter opener Cup-type bushings with Shutters for upper
mating contacts for the upper mating contacts mating contacts
withdrawable section are accessible.

DANGER
If the busbar was not
isolated, the mating
contacts will be live with
operating voltage (in
outgoing feeder panels, the
upper contacts, and in
incoming feeder panels, the
lower contacts)!

− Use high-voltage detector according

to DIN VDE 0681.

Shutter operating lever Cup-type bushings with Shutters for lower

latched in end position lower mating contacts mating contacts
"Shutters open"

Figure 26 Shutter opener totally inserted, shutters open

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• Switchpanels with voltage indication Use only voltage indicators in accordance with
system (NO-mod./LRM) on the E DIN VDE 0682, Teil 415/ IEC 1243-5.
feeders:
Function test of the coupling section in accordance with
the maintenance instructions.
DANGER
Check the function of the Voltage indicator plugged in capacitive test sockets (L1, L2, L3)
voltage indicator. of the feeder or busbar concerned:
V Indicator flashes or lights up:
Observe the year of the last Feeder or busbar is live,
repeat test of the coupling V Indicator does not flash or light up:
section. Validity: 6 years. Feeder or busbar is not live.

Note: Carry out repeat test in accordance with

− Plug the voltage indicator 8BX 2035 maintenance instructions 8BX 3220-3BA00 .
in the test sockets (Figure 27). The
test sockets are assigned to the
phases L1, L2 and L3. Replace the Reference to the year of the Cover (must be replaced after
test socket covers after the test. last repeat test checking so as not to contaminate
the sockets)

CAUTION
Do not insert short-
circuiting jumpers.

• Switchpanels with make-proof

earthing switch: Optionally, earthing
switch closing with closed door.

Test socket symbol

Test sockets for busbars

Voltage indicator
plugged in L1

Test sockets on the switchgear front

Figure 27 Voltage indicator for feeders or busbars

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3 Appendix
3.1 Replacement of parts 3.3 Illustrations 21 Locking the shutter ................... 18
22 Locking the service truck to the
Required information when ordering No. Page panel, unlocking the withdrawable
spare parts for individual components 1 Switchpanels 8BK20 .................. 1 section from the central service
and switchgear: 2 Rating plate of the switchpanel .. 3 truck and locking it to the panel . 18
3 Instruction label on the door of 23 Unlocking the central service
• Type and serial number of the switch compartment, control truck from the panel .................. 19
switchgear (cf. rating plate) elements for manual operation of 24 Withdrawable voltage transformer
the withdrawable section............. 6 (metering unit) ........................... 19
4 Racking the withdrawable section 25 Shutter opener pushed on
• Precise designation of the device or
in resp. out manually ................... 7 moving and guide rails ............... 20
component, if applicable on the
5 Instruction label on the door of 26 Shutter opener totally inserted,
basis of the information and
the switch compartment, control shutters open ............................ 20
illustrations in the related
elements for manual/motor 27 Voltage indicator for feeders or
instructions, a drawing, sketch or
operation of the withdrawable busbars ..................................... 21
circuit diagram.
section ....................................... 8
6 Racking the withdrawable section
in resp. out by motor .................. 8 Note
3.2 Disposal
7 Control elements and indicators
for circuit-breaker 3AH ................ 9
The 8BK20 switchgear is an environ- These instructions do not purport to
8 Charging the closing spring
ment compatible product. cover all details or variations in
by hand ...................................... 9
In disposal, priority must be given to equipment, nor to provide for every
9 Closing and opening the circuit-
re-use of the materials. The possible contingency to be met in
breaker locally and mechanically. 10
switchgear can be disposed of in connection with operation.
10 Control elements and indicators for
environment compatible manner in
vacuum switch 3CG .................. 10
compliance with existing legislation. Should further information be desired
11 Closing and opening the
The components of the switchgear or should particular problems arise
vacuum switch .......................... 11
can be recycled as mixed scrap, or, if it which are not covered sufficiently for
12 Closing the vacuum switch with
is dismantled as far as possible, in a the purchaser’s purposes, the matter
the hand crank .......................... 11
more environmentally acceptable way should be referred to the local
13 Operating lever for the feeder
as sorted scrap with a mixed-scrap Siemens Sales Office.
earthing switch inserted ............ 12
residual portion.
14 Opening the door of the high-
Electronic scrap must be disposed of The contents of this instruction manual
voltage compartment ................ 13
in compliance with the applicable shall not become part of or modify any
15 Central service truck for replacing
regulations. prior or existing agreement,
the withdrawable section .......... 14
commitment or relationship. This Sales
16 Positioning the moving brackets;
Materials: Steel, copper, aluminium, Contract contains the entire obligations
turning the support arms into
PTFE, casting resin, fibre-reinforced of Siemens. The warranty contained in
horizontal position ..................... 14
plastics, rubber materials, ceramic the contract between the parties is the
17 Folding the support arms; turning
material and lubricants. sole warranty of Siemens. Any
the moving brackets inwards .... 15
statements contained herein do not
18 Removing the low-voltage
As supplied by Siemens, the device create new warranties or modify the
plug connector .......................... 16
contains no hazardous substances in existing warranty.
19 Locking the central service truck
the sense of the pertinent regulations
to the panel, unlocking the
in Germany. If the device is to be
withdrawable section from the
operated outside Germany, the locally
panel ........................................ 17
applicable laws and regulations must
20 Unlocking the central service
be followed.
truck from the panel, moving it
away and setting down the
Should you require further information,
withdrawable section; unlocking
please contact your local Siemens
the withdrawable section from
Sales Office.
the central service truck ............ 17

Suggestions and/or corrections

If you have any suggestions for
improving these operating
instructions, or if anything in them is
not clear, please contact Siemens
AG at the address given below,
Department EV MS1.
Siemens Aktiengesellschaft Subject to change
Power Transmission and Distribution Group
Medium-Voltage Division
Switchgear Factory Corroios
Av. 25 de Abril. n° 201, Quinta da Princesa
P.– 2845 547 Corroios