NATUS NES / NES-H Draw-out Type

Medium Voltage Switchgear Systems

Safe energy distribution that meets the highest industrial requirements
 NATUS switchgear systems – your advantages

◆ minimal use of insulant volumes

◆ use of standard components with
the highest quality
◆ easy operation

◆ utmost personal safety

NATUS Medium Voltage Switchgears:

utmost personal safety, optimal availability
NATUS systems offer you high per- The switchgears high-quality standard components,
sonal and operating safety, secure NATUS switchgear systems are easy operation and utmost perso-
engineering, easy operation and air-insulated, tested for resistance nal safety.
high efficiency through low life- to internal arc faults and are metal-
cycle costs. Take our word for it! enclosed with a fourfold compart- NATUS switchgear systems have
Our engineers give you competent ment. proven themselves thousandfold
support and advice and see your worldwide.
project through from design all the NATUS switchgear systems are
way to commissioning. developed and manufactured in The standards
our factories in Trier and comply Construction of the switchgears as
Application with the highest quality require- per IEC 62271-200 / VDE 0671 part
Power plants, transformer substati- ments. They are factory-assem- 200. Tested for resistance to inter-
ons and distribution systems and bled and type-tested in accordance nal arc faults IAC AFLR as per IEC
industrial operations such as: with current standards and speci- 62271-200 / VDE 0671 part 200
◆ mining industry fications. and IEC 60298 App. AA, criteria
◆ iron and steel works 1– 6, earthquake testing in accor-
◆ automobile industry Upon request, we can also deliver dance with UBC 1997, zone 4.
◆ chemical works different makes of switching devi-
◆ petrochemical plants ces as well as innovative technical NATUS medium voltage switch-
◆ paper plants solutions. gears are standardly performed in
◆ cement industry accordance to availability classes
◆ waste disposal NATUS switchgear systems stand LSC2B as per IEC 62271-200. The
apart because of their minimal partition class can either be PM or
use of insulant volumes, use of PI, depending on the design.

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 SWITCH
GEARS

Demanding customers across the world have

put their faith in NATUS switchgear systems,
SERVICES AUTOMATION
and thus also in the quality and safety of our
solutions.

SOLUTIONS

Draw out Type Medium Voltage Switchgears

NES / NES-H
Compact, type-tested switch- ◆ make-proof earthing switch ◆ internal arc resistant double
gears for indoor installation in ◆ optional: motor operated with- sheet steel partitions between
accordance with IEC 62271-200 / drawable unit and earthing panels
VDE 0671 part 200 switch ◆ busbar partitioning from panel to
panel
◆ four individually metal-clad com- Durable and geared for the ◆ electrostatic powder coating of
partments for: the main busbar, future the front door and side panels
the switching device, the cable ◆ panels are air-insulated and use ◆ engineering and manufacturing
connection and low voltage a minimum amount of insulant in accordance with the quality
devices volumes management system EN
◆ arc safe ◆ ideal assembly is possible due to ISO 9001
◆ different panel widths: 1000 mm, technical and economical factors
800 mm, 650 mm, 500 mm ◆ assembly of state-of-the-art, low
◆ pressure is released upward in maintenance vacuum- or SF6-
Type of protection as per IEC
all compartments switching devices by renowned,
60259 / VDE 0470 part 1
◆ optional: delivery with a tested leading manufacturers
◆ standard make of the enclosure:
pressure release duct ◆ one can obtain spare parts easily
IP3XD
by virtue of the use of standard
◆ further values upon request
High personal and operating insulators, standard instrument
safety transformers, standard switching
Operating conditions
◆ all electrical and mechanical ope- devices and standard copper
The standard make of our switch-
rating procedures take place sections
gears are designed for the following:
when the enclosure is closed
◆ ambient temperature:
◆ maximized operating safety Highest quality requirements
maximum temperature + 40 °C
owing to serial production, com- ◆ state-of-the-art manufacturing
24-hour mean + 35 °C
plete mechanical interlocking techniques thanks to a high pre-
minimum temperature – 5 °C
system cision laser cutting system which
◆ installation altitude maximum
◆ shutters automatically protect guarantees perfect dimensional
1000 m above sea level
the isolating contacts when the accuracy
◆ humidity
unit is withdrawn ◆ distortion resistant cubicle frame
24-hour mean 95 %
◆ high availability resulting from made of top quality galvalumed
the quick exchange of the with- sheet steel that is bolted toge-
drawable units by means of the ther
universal trolley
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 NATUS switchgear systems – safe and versatile

◆ type, arc fault and earthquake tested

◆ metal-enclosed and air-insulated
◆ draw-out type

◆ single and double busbar system

Medium Voltage Switchgear NES:

The switchgear for multifunctional use
◆ draw-out type switchgears for the indoor installation, type-tested, factory-
assembled, air-insulated, metal-enclosed with a fourfold compartment
◆ compact panel for contactor feeder that is 500 mm wide
◆ application as a single bus system or as a duplex system
◆ optional: motor operated withdrawable units and earthing switches
The following variations are possible for the conduction of hot gases
that result from arc faults:
- deflector plate
- arc absorber
- pressure release duct

Technical data: NES

Rated values up to
rated voltage 12 kV L1

rated power-frequency withstand voltage 28 kV L2

rated lightning impulse withstand voltage 75 kV

L3
rated busbar current 2,500 A
rated short-time withstand current 40 kA
rated peak withstand current 100 kA
rated short-circuit duration 3 s
internal arc fault test 1 s** 40 kA

Dimensions
rated branch current up to: 2,500 2,000 1,100 350 A
cubicle width 1,000 800 650 500 mm
cubicle depth* 1,300 1,300 1,300 1,300 mm
cubicle height 2,300 up to 2,500 mm
incl. control compartment H = 600 up to 800 mm
* plus 92mm for front door and back wall
** tested contactor panel 40 kA / 0.1s
Further values upon request

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 NATUS switchgear systems –
best customer services

◆ our engineers advise you competently

◆ they assist you and your project from design
right through to commissioning

Medium Voltage Switchgear NES-H:

The high-performance switchgear that meets the highest requirements
◆ draw-out type switchgear system for the indoor installation, type-tested, factory-
assembled, air-insulated, metal-enclosed with a fourfold compartment
◆ application as a single bus system or as a duplex system
◆ optional: motor operated withdrawable units and earthing switches
The following variations are possible for the conduction of hot gases that result
from arc faults:
- deflector plate
- pressure release duct

Technical data: NES-H

Rated values up to up to
rated voltage 12 24 kV L1 L2
rated power-frequency withstand voltage 28 50 kV
rated lightning impulse withstand voltage 75 125 kV
rated busbar current 4,000 2,500 A
rated short-time withstand current 50 31.5 kA
L3
rated peak withstand current 125 80 kA
rated short-circuit duration 3 3 s
internal arc fault test 1 s 50 31.5 kA

Dimensions
rated voltage 24 12 12 12 kV
rated branch current up to:
(natural / air cooled) 2,000 2,900 2,500 350 A
rated branch current up to:
(forced ventilation) –3,800 3,300 – A
cubicle width** 1,0001,000 800 2 x 500 mm
cubicle depth* 1,7001,700 1,700 1,700 mm
cubicle height 2,300 up to 2,500 mm
incl. control compartment H = 600 up to 800 mm
* plus 77mm for front door and back wall
** 2x500mm = contactor panel with a maximum of 2 outgoing feeders
Further values upon request

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 NATUS switchgear systems –
well proven worldwide

◆ well engineered technology

◆ high profitability

◆ low life-cycle costs

Medium Voltage Switchgear NES-H18:

The switchgear that meets high-current requirements
◆ draw-out type switchgear system for the indoor installation, type-tested, factory-
assembled, air-insulated, metal-enclosed with a fourfold compartment
◆ circuit-breaker in truck types starting at 3.150 A
◆ application as a single bus system or as a duplex system
◆ optional: motor operated withdrawable units and earthing switches
The following variations are possible for the conduction of hot gases that result
from arc faults:
- deflector plate
- pressure release duct

Technical data: NES-H18

Rated values up to up to
rated voltage 12 17.5 kV L1 L2

rated power-frequency withstand voltage 28 38 kV

rated lightning impulse withstand voltage 75 95 kV
L3
rated busbar current 4,000 4,000 A
rated short-time withstand current 55 50 kA
rated peak withstand current 137.5 125 kA
rated short-circuit duration 3 3 s
internal arc fault test 1 s 50 50 kA

Dimensions
rated voltage 17.5 17.5 17.5 kV
rated voltage switchgear 3,150 4,000 —- A
rated branch current up to:
(natural- / air cooled) 3,150 3,400 2,500 A
rated branch current up to:
(forced ventilation) 4,000 4,200 3,300 A
cubicle width 1,000 1,000 800 mm
cubicle depth* 1,800 1,800 1,800 mm
cubicle height 2,300 up to 2,500 mm
Incl. control compartment H = 600 up to 800 mm
* plus 77mm for front door and back wall
Further values upon request

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 Arc-fault tested pressure
release ducts fulfil the highest
safety requirements

The compartments in accordance with the

standard availability class LSC2B
A Busbar compartment ches, surge arresters and cable with the following heights: 600 mm,
The busbars are made of standard looms for single-core cables up to 700 mm, 800mm. The withdra-
flat copper with rounded edges. 5 x 500 mm 2 (NES) or 7 x 500 mm 2 wable unit’s position switch, for
The main busbars are screwed (NES-H). example, is installed here for easy
together panel-for-panel and are accessibility. This means that one
segregated by cast-resin bushings D Low voltage compartment can access it without coming in
panel-for-panel. The electric The low voltage compartment pro- contact with the high voltage secti-
strength of the main busbar is vides adequate space for all the ons. The distortion resistant door is
guaranteed without additional necessary secondary technical adequate for the protective relays,
insulation. components and can be delivered measuring instruments, controllers
and signalling units.
B Circuit breaker compartment
The withdrawable units can be Pressure relief
equipped with a diverse amount of D Pressure is generally released
A
customer specific switching devi- upward in our switchgear panels
ces (vacuum, SF6). The operation and not in the cable basement. We
of the withdrawble unit can only be recommend that you use a pres-
done behind closed doors. Mecha- sure release duct for the targeted
nical interlocks prevent malopera- release in the switchgear building
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tion. When removing the withdraw- because of its utmost personal
able unit, all live parts are automa- safety. The hot gases that result
tically protected by metal shutters. from arc faults can be conducted
out of the switchgear building
C Cable terminal compartment through the duct.
The generously sized cable terminal
compartment is easily accessible Depending on the type of switch-
C
through its explosion proof front gear panel, you can alternatively
door. The panel’s entire depth can use an arc absorber or a deflector
be used for the installation of instru- plate to release the pressure.
ment transformers, earthing swit-

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NATUS GmbH & Co. KG

Industriegelände Nord
Loebstraße 12, 54292 Trier, Germany
Postfach 2960, 54219 Trier, Germany
Tel.: +49 (0)651-1449-0, Fax: +49 (0)651-21600
E-Mail: [email protected], www.natus.de