SM6 Dm1 S Cubicle - Schneider Electric

foreword ....................................................................... 3symbols and conventions .................................... 3as per iso 3864---2 ..........................................contact the Schneider Electric service unit for diagnosis and advice34distribution rules ............................................safety rules ................................................44general description ............................................................ 5DM1 S: circuit---breaker cubicle ............................... 5handling instructions ........................................................... 7identifying the device ........................................ 7list and number of bags and accessories ......................dimensions/and mass .......................................77weight .....................................................handling by slings ..........................................88handling using a forklift ......................................storage ....................................................99installation and operation recommendation ...................................... 11installation instructions ......................................................... 13preparing the cubicle prior to switchboard assembly ............fitting the end plate .........................................1314assembling the switchboard .................................ground fixing ...............................................1414installing the switchboardin the substation .....................fitting the busbar after installing the cubicles in their final position .1515fitting the earth bar ..........................................access to the connection of the LV auxiliaries ..................1717connecting the MV cables in a DM1 S ......................... 18circuit breaker protective relays commissioning instructions ...................... 21setting the VIP---35 relays ....................................setting value of the Is phase operating current .................2121VIP 35 protection of the HV/LV transformers ....................changing the VIP 35 rating ...................................2223VIP 300 protection of the HV networks ......................... 24VAP6 portable test box ......................................testing the functioning of the VIP relays ........................2627start-up and operating instructions .............................................. 29checks before energising .................................... 29operating test before energizing ..............................energizing the incoming MV cables ...........................2929voltage indicators ...........................................phase concordance test .....................................3030line disconnector operating handle positions ...................circuit breaker operating tests before energising ................3131energising the downstream part of the installation ..............de---energising the downstream part of the installation ..........3233operating safety ............................................padlocking the devices ......................................3434key --- locking ............................................... 35maintenance instructions ....................................................... 37preventive maintenance, cleaning instructions and power---up ....corrective maintenance ......................................3738corrective maintenance ......................................anomaly / solution table .....................................3839options ....................................................spare parts ................................................39397897200EN revision : 01 1

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forewordsymbols andconventionsCaution:you will find all the symbolsbelow throughout thedocument, indicatingthe hazard levelsdepending on thedifferent types of situation.DANGERas per iso 3864---2DANGER: failure to follow thisinstruction will result in death or seriousinjury.WARNINGas per iso 3864---2WARNING: failure to follow thisinstruction may result in death orserious injury.CAUTIONas per iso 3864---2CAUTION: failure to follow thisinstruction may result in injuries.This alert signal can also be used to indicatepractices that could damage the SM6 unit.INFORMATION-ADVICEWe draw your attention to this specific point.7897200EN revision : 01 3

contact the SchneiderElectric service unit fordiagnosis and adviceCall your sales representative whowillputyouincontactwiththe closestSCHNEIDER ELECTRICgroup service centre.You can log on to:www.schneider--electric.comdistribution rulesThe aim of this publicationis to enable the SM6 unitto be installed correctly.This document is not a commercialdocument.It is a strictly technical documentdrawn up by Schneider Electric.safety rulesCAUTIONWARNINGAll the operations described belowmust be performed in compliancewith applicable safety standards,under the responsibilityof a competent authority.Thecontractormustbecertifiedand authorised to manipulateand perform work on the SM6unit.CAUTIONOnly undertake the work afterhaving read and understoodall the explanations given in thisdocument.If you have any difficulty complyingwith these rules, please contactSchneider Electric.4 7897200EN revision : 01

general descriptionDM1 S: circuit---breakercubicle1 : top busbar compartment2 : control cabinet3 : switchgear and linedisconnector compartment4 :operatingmechanismcabinet5 : cable connectioncompartmentA : earth bar connection padB : top busbar connection padsC : inspection windowsD : SF1 type MV circuit---breakerE : front panelA1B35D24CEFront view(with front panel removed)F : voltage indicatorG : capacitive dividersH : downstream earthing switchJ : MV cable connection padsK : circuit---breaker operatingmechanism front plateL : motor mechanismneutralisation selector switchM : phase --- to --- phase and earthfaults protection relayLFMGJHK7897200EN revision : 01 5

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handling instructionsidentifying the deviceA : information plateB : characteristics and designationC :firmplateAD2D3D2NB : the circuit---breakercharacteristics are marked on thefirm plate.1BSerial number:D1: riveted to the operatingmechanism coverD2: stuck behind the low voltagecomparment monitoring coverD3: stuck on the frame uprightCD11B1: instruction for use numberlist and number of bagsand accessoriessupplied with the cubicleswitchboard packing list(if applicable, according toswitchboard composition)1operatinglever2endplates1 bag of screws for end platesS4 : 3729744DM1 S packing list1 intercubicle connection bagS1 : 37297453drycableclamps3 clamps supports1bagofscrewsS7 : 37316642earthbars6bars2 busbar field distributorsbags > 12 kV S2 : 3729742or 2 busbar fixing bags < 12 kVS6 : 37297462 phase --- to --- phase insulators with8O’ringseals(only for the 25 kA version)dimensions/and massOverage weight for a fullyequipped cubicle : 340Kg4735L1 L2 L3160016307508084012203007897200EN revision : 01 7

weightCAUTIONDo not grasp the operatingmechanism front plate tomanipulate the cubicle.handling by slingsThe handling (D) lugs are reservedsolely for handling SM6 cubicles.A : HM12 nuts and screwsB : Schneider ElectricMUL = 400 KG CEDSchneider ElectricCMU=400 KGCECSchneider ElectricCMU=400KGCEMUL : Maximal Using Load60˚maxLABLCAUTIONC : should the holes bedeformed (ovalisation),replace the lugs, to proposeyou if required.L = 750 mm min.With low voltage case or wiringduct.L = 1130 mm min.Without low voltage case or wiringduct.8 7897200EN revision : 01

handling using a forkliftstorage70˚ C--- 40˚ C7897200EN revision : 01 9

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installation and operationrecommendationswitchgear ageingwithstandinanMVsubstation depends on 3main factorsH The need for properimplementation of connections:the new cold slip --- on andretractable technologies offer easeof installation, thereby promotingwithstand over time.Their design enables operation inpolluted environments with harshatmospheres.H Theinfluenceoftherelativehumidity factor:installation of heating resistors isessential in climates with highrelative humidity and largetemperature differences.H Ventilation control:the grids must be sized accordingto power loss in the substation.These grids must only be placednear the transformer, so as toprevent air circulating on the MVswitchboard.operationOur service centre is at yourdisposal at all times:H To conduct an installationdiagnosisH To suggest the appropriatemaintenance operationsH To offer you maintenancecontractsH To suggest adaptations7897200EN revision : 01 11

installation instructionspreparing the cubiclepriortoswitchboardassemblyDelivery state:--- circuit --- breaker open--- line disconnector in the earthposition:screw+washer: screw + washer + nylstop nut BACRemove the front panel A by liftingit and pulling it towards you.Remove the pallet B.(screws cannot be re---used).Unscrew the four screws fixingthe control cabinet cover C ,and remove them.DE’ERemove the 2half --- cross --- members D on thecontrol cabinet(cubicle without LV case).Remove the 2 parts EandE’(16 screws).FGGRemove the 2 parts F.(12 screws on the roof ofthe device).(cubicle without LV case)Remove the 2 or 4 handlingparts G.7897200EN revision : 01 13

fitting the end plateRefer to the switchboard parcelmanual, as per the upgrade of thenew standard IEC 62271---200.assembling theswitchboardbag of screws S1: 3729745(HM 6x16 screws): screw + washers + nutMKLPtop viewFix the cubicles to oneanother (the remaining screwsare intended for mountingthe earth bar).KBolt mounting directionK : left---hand cubicleL : right---hand cubicleM : join the 2 cubiclesHM6x60 screw to be moderatelytightened to a tightening torque of 6 Nm.LRemovethewiremetalliccoverN.Mount the assembly screw P onthe cubicle (Pay attention to LVwires),putbackthewiremetalliccover.Nground fixing(screws to be provided by thecontractor according to civilengineering)84050 740 5012,3x12,315 72015750Do not fit any ground fixing screwson the circuit---breaker side.14 7897200EN revision : 01

installing the switchboardin the substation140mmDM1 SDM1 S21,5 à 100 mm21,5 à 100mmInstalling the switchboard to theright of the wall(minimum dimension to ensureproper device operation)Installing the switchboard to theleft of the wall.fitting the busbar afterinstalling the cubiclesin their final positiongeneral informationBags of accessories:S2: 3729742 or S6: 3729746Tools:1torquewrench(1to50Nm).1 reduction gear (1/4 --- 3/8).1 socket connector (6mm).1 hexagon male socket (6mm) or1 hexagon female socket.Version < 12 kV S6: 3729746Mounting without field splitter.Version > 12 kV S2: 3729742Correct position of the field splitter.Incorrect position: risk of damage.7897200EN revision : 01 15

Top busbar of a DM1 SNote :The spacers must only be installedfor the 25 kA version, onthebusbar section between the linedisconnector and the insulators ofthe busbar compartment.Abusbarspacer cross---sectional viewInstall the two spacers so that theyare centred on the busbar section.Fit two O’ring seals A each side ofthe spacer between phases.DM1 SBusbar mounting.Tightening torque: 28 Nm.reassembling the cubicleRe--use and put back in thesame place the screws retrievedon disassembling:screw+washer: screw +washer +nylstop nutFE’ EReassemble the two front roofs F.Reassemble the two parts of rearroofs EandE’.16 7897200EN revision : 01

fitting the earth barbag of screws S1: 3729745The earth bars are connected toone another (HM 8x30 screws).Two ways of substation frameearthing.access to theconnection of the LVauxiliariesDBCAThe cables are inserted on theconnection terminal block via theopenings D.A : own current protection relay“VIP 35 or VIP 300”(for the setting, see overleaf).B : user connection terminalblock.C : neutralisation selector switch.:screw+washerAfter connection, put back the twohalf --- cross --- members of thecontrol cabinet (cubicle without LVcase).Put back the control cabinetcovers.7897200EN revision : 01 17

connecting the MVcables in a DM1 Sbag of screws S7: 3731664AV4321ABbottom viewDisassemble plinth A (4 screws).Disassemble the toroid wiringprotection plate B.Cut the toroid provisional fixingbindings.Place the toroids on their side.Disassemble the bottom plates.View of the 4 bottom plates: theclamps supports are mountedunder the bottom plate.DCEFMount the flange supports underthe 3 plates 1, 2 and 3 with theHM6x16 screws.The remaining screws areintended for cable flanging.Install the cable (C) bushing andpass the toroid (D) around thecable (E).Thebraidofthecable(F) mustpass in the toroid (D).18 7897200EN revision : 01

L11Connect the cable to phase L1.The screws are already fitted.Tightening torque: 50 Nm.Place the clamp on the clampsupport, without tightening(HM8x50 screws).Fix plate 1 at the bottom of thecubicle.Thetoroidmustbeinsidethecubicle, and the cable bushing inplace on the plate.Tighten the clamp.Note : plates 2 and 3 must be fixedas shown.32GFix plate 2 having first mounted themetal foil G on it.Mount phases L2 and L3 followingthe same instructions as for phase L1.7897200EN revision : 01 19

GHDFFix the toroids (D) by folding backthe fixing metal foils (G).Fix the cable (F) earthing braidson earth bar (H).BAPut back the toroid wiringprotection plate B.Put back plinth A.20 7897200EN revision : 01

circuit breaker protective relayscommissioning instructionssetting the VIP---35relaysIs : the phase operating currentis adjusted directly in accordancewith the transformer rating and theoperating voltageIo : the earth current threshold isadjusted according to the networkcharacteristicssetting value of the Is phase operating currentoperatingvoltagetransformer rating50 75 100 125 160 200 250 315 400 500 630 800 1000 1250 1600 2000 2900 3000ratedvoltage3 10 15 20 25 36 45 55 68 80 140 140 170 200 123,3 10 15 18 22 28 36 45 56 70 90 140 140 2004,2 8 12 15 18 22 28 36 45 56 70 90 140 140 2005,5 8 12 15 18 22 28 36 46 55 68 90 140 140 2006 10 12 18 20 25 36 46 55 68 80 140 140 200 2006,6 10 12 15 18 22 28 36 45 56 70 90 140 140 20010 8 10 12 15 20 25 30 37 55 68 80 140 140 170 20011 10 12 15 18 22 28 36 45 55 68 90 140 140 17013,8 8 10 12 15 18 22 28 36 46 55 68 90 140 140 2415 8 10 15 18 20 25 36 45 55 68 80 140 14020 8 10 12 15 20 25 30 37 55 68 80 14022 8 10 12 15 18 22 28 36 45 55 68 807897200EN revision : 01 21

VIP 35 protection of theHV/LV transformersinverse time protection againstphase--to--phase faultsdefinite time protection againstearth faults1 3 2 745 6 81 : phase protection zone.The parts related to phaseprotection are combined in theupperhalfofthefrontpanel.2 : Is operating current.The setting is carried out directly inamperes (primary current).Thetimedelayedtrippingofthephase protection occurs startingfrom1.2 times the Is operating current.3 : earth protection zone.The parts related to earthprotection are combined in thelowerhalfofthefrontpanel.4 : earth protection thresholdIo>.The setting is carried out directly inamperes.5 : switching time delay.This selector switch activates theswitching time delay (1s).This time delay avoids the earthprotection tripping during theclosure of the circuit breaker.Thistimedelayisonlyactivatedbythe earth protection.--in the OFF position :the switching time delay is not inoperation. The earth protectionoperates according to the settingof the selector switch (6).--in the ON position :the switching time delay is inoperation. In this case when thecircuit breaker is closed the earthprotection tripping is time delayedto 1s.When the VIP 35 is suppliedfor more than one second,the protection is time delayedaccording to the setting (6).implementation of the switchingtime delayIf the time delay setting is belowthe values indicated in the table,activate the switching time delay.threshold Io>. time delay to>.0,8 to 0,9 Ia 0,2 s0,6 to 0,8 Ia 0,3 s0,2 to 0,4 Ia 0,4 s0,4 to 0,6 Ia 0,5 sIa : nominal current of thetransformer to be protected.6 : earth protection time delayto>.The setting of the earth protectiontime delay is carried out inseconds.7 : platebearingthegradingsof the selector switchesIs and Io> (printed recto verso)1)8 --- 80 A1)20---200 A8: connector for the test with theVAP 6This connector allows for a fastand simplified test of the relay.22 7897200EN revision : 01

changing the VIP 35ratingCarry out the wiring according tothe rating.Turn the recto verso graded plateof the Is and Io selector switch;this is situated behind thetransparent part of the front panel,extract it from above using the holein its upper side.cablingfor8to80Amitop+--32VIP 3511 2121S1131210sensor wiring1S22S12S23S13S21S32S33S398765insulatedtabscabling for 20 to 200 Amitop+--32VIP 3511 2121S1131210sensor wiring1S32S12S33S13S31S22S23S298765insulatedtabs7897200EN revision : 01 23

VIP 300 protection ofthe HV networks31 247 5 8 6 10 9Protection againstphase--to--phase faultsProtection against earth faultsThere are two protectionthresholds :-- low inverse, definite andspecific time thresholds-- high definite time thresholds2111 12 13 14 15 17 18 16 1920 221 : phase protection zone.The parts related to phaseprotection are combined intheupperhalfofthefrontpanel.2 : threshold overrun indicatorlight.The flashing of the red lightindicates that the phase protectionlow threshold time delay is inprogress.In this event, if the current doesnot decrease, the relay will trip.--- for the inverse time curves(SI, VI, EI) it lights up if the currentis greater than 1.2 times the Isoperating current.--- for the RI inverse time curve, itlights up if the current is greaterthan the Is setting.--- for the DT definite time curve, itlights up when the low threshold iscrossed.3 : tripping indicatorit is normally black and turnsyellow to indicate that the phaseprotection has tripped. It retains itsstateevenwhentherelayisnolonger supplied.4 : choosing the Is operatingcurrentThe setting is carried out directlyin amperes.5 : choosing the curve type ofthe low thresholdDT (constant time)SI (inverse time)VI (very inverse time)EI (extremely inverse time)RI (specific curve)OFF (low threshold is inhibited)6 : choosing the low thresholdI>.The threshold is adjusted inmultiples of the operating current.This setting is only active for thedefinite time threshold.(selector switch 5 on DT).For the other curves, this selectorswitch is not effective.7 : setting of the time delay ofthe low threshold t>.If the tripping curve is at definitetime (DT) this selector switchadjusts the time delay of the lowthreshold.If the curve is at inverse time for acurrent (RI, SI, VI, EI), thedisplayed value is the time for thetripping of a phase current equalto 10 times the operating current.8 : low threshold time delaymultiplier.In the position x10, the displayedtime delay on the selector switch 7is multiplied by 10.24 7897200EN revision : 01

9 : setting the highthreshold.I>>.The high threshold is chosen inmultiples of the operating current.In the OFF position the highthreshold is inhibited.10 : setting the time delay of thehigh threshold t>>.Thetimedelayisadjusteddirectlyin s.11 : earth protection zone.The parts related to earthprotection are combined in thelowerhalfofthefrontpanel.12 : threshold overrun indicatorlight.The flashing of this red lightindicates that the time delay of thelow threshold of the earthprotection is in progress.In this event, if the current doesnot decrease, the relay will trip.--- for the inverse time curves(SI, VI, EI), it lights up if thecurrent is greater than 1.2 timesthe Ios current setting.--- for the inverse time curve RI, itlights up if the current is greaterthan the Ios setting.--- for the definite time curve DT, itlights up when the low threshold iscrossed.13 : tripping indicator.It is normally black and turnsyellow to indicate that the earthprotection has tripped.It retains its state even when therelay is no longer supplied.14 : choosing the Ios currentsetting.the setting is carried out directly inamperes.15:choosingthecurvetypeofthe low threshold.DT (constant time)SI (inverse time)VI (very inverse time)EI (extremely inverse time)RI (specific curve)OFF (low threshold is inhibited)16 : choosing the low threshold10>.The threshold is adjusted inmultiples of the current setting.This setting is only active for thedefinite time threshold.17 : setting the time delay of thelow threshold to>.--- if the tripping curve is at definitetime (DT) this selector switchadjusts the low threshold timedelay.--- if the curve is at inverse time(RI, SI, VI, EI), the displayed valueis the tripping time for an earthcurrent equal to 10 times theoperating current.18 : low threshold time delaymultiplier.In position x10, the time delaydisplayed on the selector switch 17is multiplied by 10.19 : setting the high thresholdIo>>.The setting of the high threshold ischosen in multiples of the currentsetting Ios.In the OFF position the highthreshold is inhibited.20 : setting the high thresholdtime delay to >>.Thetimedelayisdirectlyadjustedin s.21 : resetting the indicators.This button is accessible when thetransparent cover is closed,pressing on the pushbuttontriggers two actions.1) It resets the 2 trippingindicators.When the relay is no longersupplied, it is possible to reset theindicators for around 48 hours.Beyond this time it is possible toreset after having connected theVAP6.2) It triggers the ignition of the 2red light indicators (3s).This indicates that the relay issupplied.The automatic relay tests arereliable.This function allows for a summarytest of the relays to be carried out.22 : connector for the test withthe VAP6.This connector allows for a fastand simplified test of the relays tobe carried out.7897200EN revision : 01 25

VAP6 portable test boxThe VAP6 portable box connectsto the VIP 35 or 300 in order tocarry out a simplified test.Thistestcanbedoneinthe2following examples:H the VIP 35 or 300 is alreadysupplied by the sensors.H ltheVIP 35 or 300 is notsupplied.In this instance the VAP6 batteriessupply the relay.pushbuttons battery test :If the batteries are fine, the “on”indicator light lights up when thereis pressure on this button.trip inhibition:press on this button if the VIPtest must be carried out withouttripping of the circuit breaker.As this button remains presseddown, the circuit breaker trippingis inhibited, even if the trippingorder comes from a real fault.indicator lights on :this indicates that the batteries arein operation. It also lights upduring the battery test by pressingon “battery test”.test in progress :confirms the dispatch of the teststimulus to the VIP.phase overcurrent :this sends the test stimulus of thephase protection.the stimulus isequivalent to 20 times the Isoperating current.earth fault :this sends the test stimulus of theearth protection.the stimulus isequivalent to a current greater thanthe highest setting of the Io>threshold(for the VIP 35) or to 20 times theIos earth current setting(for the VIP 300).trip:this lights up when the VIP 30/35sends a tripping order (circuitbreaker inhibited or not).Not to be taken into account forthe VIP 300 test (it lights upintermittently when the VIP 300sends a tripping order; circuitbreaker inhibited or not).“external mitop” outletthis can be used to connect asupplementary mitop intended, forexample to stop a chronometerduring functioning tests.this mitop is tripped at the sametime as the circuit breaker’s.It is not inhibited by pressing onthe “trip inhibition” button.26 7897200EN revision : 01

atteriesThebatteriesareusuallyoutofoperation and are automaticallyactivated when the VAP6 isconnected to a VIP 35 or 300 andin the following cases:H by pressing on the pushbutton“battery test”open the box, in order to load thebatteries (4 screws on the lowerpanel).Ensure that the polarities arerespected (3 batteries 9V 6LR61).testing the functioningof the VIP relaysdescription of the testsVIP 35 relaysH inject a stimulus to simulatea short circuit faultH inject a stimulus to simulatean earth fault (VIP 35)H check the trippingH check the trippingVIP 300 relayH start up the cycle of automatictests of the central unit of theVIP 300H inject a stimulus to simulatea short circuit faultH insert a stimulus to simulatean earth faultH check the trippingtest cycleThis test can be carried out equallyin the absence or presence ofcurrent in the sensors.During the test operations, all thesettings of the VIP 35 andVIP 300 relay are effective.The relay must behave inaccordance with its settings.During the test, the relay is stilloperational and gives a trippingorder in case of fault(except where the “trip inhibition”button is pressed).Connect the VAP6 on the “VAP6test plug”.From this point onwards the VAP6batteries are in operation and its“ON” indicator light is lit up.VIP 35 relays VAP 6Press on the “trip inhibition” buttonifthetestmustbedonewithoutthe circuit breaker tripping.Ensure that the “trip inhibition”button is kept pressed downthroughout the time that thestimulus is sent.Press on “phase overcurrent” tosend the phase protection teststimulus.H keep the button pressed downthroughout the stimulusH l the VAP6 “test in progress”indicator light lights up to confirmthe dispatch of the stimulus on theVIP 35 relayH the VAP6 red “trip” indicatorlight lights up to indicate that therelay has trippedH he circuit breaker trips if it isnot inhibitedIf the “phase overcurrent” buttonis kept pressed down after thetripping , the VIP 35 maintains itstripping order.This operation is normal. In thiscase:H the VAP6 “trip” indicator lightremains onH the mitop of the circuit breakeris supplied by the tripping orderPress on “earth fault” to testwhether the earth protection(VIP35) is working.Follow the same procedure as inthe phase protection test.Disconnect the VAP6.In order to economise the batteriesdo not leave it connected to therelay if it is not necessary.7897200EN revision : 01 27

VIP300 relay VIP 300Press on “reset” on the VIP 300.H if the two “trip” indicators wereyellow, they will turn blackH the 2 indicator lights I> andIo> light up for 3 seconds toindicate that the central unit hasproperly carried out its automatictests.VAP 6Press on the “trip inhibition”button if the test must be donewithout the circuit breaker tripping.Ensure that the “trip inhibition”button is kept pressed downthroughout the dispatch of thestimulus.Press on “phase overcurrent” tosend the test stimulus of the phaseprotection.H keep the button pressed downfor the entire duration of thestimulusH ltheVAP6 “test in progress”indicator light lights up to confirmthe dispatch of the stimulus on theVIP300 relayH the red indicator light I> of theVIP300 flashes during the timedelayH the phase “trip” indicator of theVIP300 turns yellowH the circuit breaker trips if it isnot inhibitedIf the “phase overcurrent” buttonis kept pressed down after thetripping, the VIP300 starts its timedelay/tripping cycle over again.This is normal functioning.In this case :H the red “trip” indicator light ofthe VAP6 intermittently lights up ateach trippingH the red indicator light I> of theVIP300, depending on the timedelay setting, can remain off orflash quickly and irregularlyPress on “earth fault” to test thefunctioning of the earthprotection.The injected stimulus isequal to 20 times the Ios currentsetting.Follow the same procedure as forthe phase protection test.Disconnect the VAP6.In order to economise on thebatteries do not leave it connectedon the relay if it is not necessary.28 7897200EN revision : 01

start-up and operating instructionschecks beforeenergisingCheck that nothing has been left inthe connection compartment.Refit the front panel.operating test beforeenergizingOperate the switch several times.Operate the earthing switchseveral times.energizing the incomingMV cablesThe switchgear must be in openposition.(see : operating instructions)7897200EN revision : 01 29

voltage indicatorsAAs soon as the cables have beenenergized, the voltage indicatorlamps should go on.A : voltage presence indicatorlamp (1 for each phase).B : connection point used toconnect a phase concordance unit.BcharacteristicsThe voltage presence indication isensured in the voltage rangedefined by IEC 61958phase concordancetestRemack:the control unit is similar to theconcordance unit used for RM6.Nota :in the case of a control betweenold presence of tension and newVPIS to use the adaptater :51238293 FAPhase concordance unit of thesimplified type.If the phases concord,the concordance unit lampremains off.Ifthephasesdonoconcord,the concordance unit lampgoes on.30 7897200EN revision : 01

line disconnectoroperating handlepositionsPosition the lever as indicated fordownward (opening) operations.Position the lever as indicated forupward (closing) operations.circuit breakeroperating tests beforeenergisingIinitial conditions:line disconnector in open orearthed position.circuit breaker locked in openposition.BEO0CLock the lever hole E of the linedisconnector with the key inlock B.Remove the key from B and insert itin C.Unlock and then charge theoperating mechanism of the circuitbreaker.(see circuit breaker manual)IOIOOIClose the circuit---breaker bypressing the l pushbutton.Open the circuit---breaker bypressing the O pushbutton.7897200EN revision : 01 31

IO0CBELock the circuit---breaker in theopen position with the wrench in Cby pressing the O pushbutton.Remove the wrench in C and placeit in B.Release the lever inlet E on the linedisconnector.energising thedownstream part of theinstallationinitial status:The line disconnector is in theearth position.The front panel is in place.AEMove the line disconnector to theopen position using the operatinglever.Note : the downstream earthingswitch opens at the same time.Movethelinedisconnectortotheclosed position then lock inlet Eof the line disconnector with thewrench in A.IOIO0OCRemove the wrench in A and placeit in C, then release thecircuit --- breaker. Charge thecircuit --- breaker.(see circuit---breaker “instructionsfor use”).Close the circuit---breaker bypressing the l pushbutton.The downstream part of theinstallation is energised.32 7897200EN revision : 01

de---energising thedownstream part of theinstallationIIinitial status:The line disconnector is in theclosed position.The circuit---breaker is closed.OIO0COpen the circuit---breaker bypressing the O pushbutton.Lock the circuit---breaker in theopen position with the wrench in Cby pressing the O pushbutton.AERemove the wrench in C and placeit in A.Release the lever inlet E on the linedisconnector.Move the line disconnector to theopen position.Movethelinedisconnectortotheearth position. Thefrontpanelcan be removed.Note : the downstream earthingswitch closes at the same time.7897200EN revision : 01 33

operating safetyOperationimpossiblewhenthecircuit --- breaker is closed.Line disconnector in the open orclosed position: the front panelcannot be removed.The front panel can only beremoved or fitted when the linedisconnector is in the earthposition.When the front panel has beenremoved,thelinedisconnectorcan be moved to the openposition. However, it cannot bemoved to the closed position.padlocking the devices1 to 3, 8mm diameter padlocks perpoint to be locked.Padlocking the line disconnector inthe earth position.Padlocking the line disconnector inthe open position.Padlocking the line disconnector inthe closed position.Padlocking the front panel,(only 1 padlock).34 7897200EN revision : 01

key --- locking(optional)H Refer to the locking installationand operation manualnº. 7896785.H To install a lock on thecircuit---breaker, refer to themanual for the device in question.H If the lock option was notprovided for on ordering, contacttheGroupeSchneiderElectricservice centre.7897200EN revision : 01 35

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maintenance instructionspreventivemaintenance, cleaninginstructions andpower --- upIf necessary: contact theSchneider Electric group servicecentre.We strongly recommend that youcarry out at regular intervals (atleast roughly every 2 years) afewoperating cycles on theswitching devices.CAUTIONNever lubricate the disconnectoroperating mechanism.If necessary: contact theSchneider Electric group servicecentre. In normal operatingconditions (temperature between ---5°C and40° C) no specialmaintenance is required.CAUTIONNever use solvents and alcohol.We recommend that you inspecteach compartment (cable, fuse,busbar)* at regular intervalsaccording to environmentalconditions.If the insulating parts are dusty, thatyou remove the dust using a drycloth.example :In harsher conditions(aggressive atmosphere, dust,temperature less than --- 5° Cor greater than 40° C) consultthe nearest Schneider Electricservice centre.7897200EN revision : 01 37

corrective maintenancereplacing a voltageindicator unit on a cubicleprior to 0040001UManually extract the voltageindicator unit: the switchboard maybe energised.corrective maintenancereplacing a voltage indicatorblockVIPS type on a cubicle after0040001UremovalThis operation can be conductedwith an enegised switch.remove the 2 fixing screws from thevoltage indicator block (A).ARemove the voltage indicator blockand unplug the incomingconnector (B) from it.CBfittingOn the electrical data label (C),make sure that the new blockcorrectly corresponds to the ratednetwork voltageH 3kVto7,2kVH 10 kV to 24 kVInstall the new voltage indicatorbock in the reverse order forremoval.Tightening torque : 0,06 mdaN.38 7897200EN revision : 01

anomaly / solutiontableH the voltage indicator does not come on H check the voltage indicatorH check that the line disconnectorand the circuit---breaker are closed(for an outgoing cubicle)H check that the incoming cables are energisedH the front panel does not open or cannot be fitted H check that the line disconnector is in the earthpositionH the line disconnector cannot move to the earth position H check that the line disconnector is in the openpositiontH the line disconnector cannot move to the closedH check that the line disconnector is in the openpositionpositionH circuit---breaker switching impossible H consult the circuit---breaker manualH accidental manual closing of the downstream earthingswitch armH re---open the downstream earthing switch byoperating the contact---holder arm, thenre---initialise the system using a screwdriver toenable introduction of the operating lever.options(consult us)H Auxiliary contacts ondisconnectorH Control cabinetH Key --- lockingH Heating devicespare parts H Voltage indicator(for other operations, consult us:see your nearest GroupeSchneider Electric service).7897200EN revision : 01 39

ecovery of SF6 gasat end of lifefor disconnector cubicleThe SF6 must be removed beforeany dismantling operation can becarried out in compliance withthe procedures described inIEC---61634 and according to thefollowing instructions.The gas must be treated incompliance with IEC---60480.H volume of gas to berecovered: 35 litresH internal gauge pressure:40 kPANB : SF6 gas recycling at the endof circuit---breaker life, refer to itsinstruction for use.Remove the control cabinetcover (A) .control cover accessBRemove the mechanism cover (B).Remove the 3 screws retaining theoperating mechanism.Cut the wiring to removethe operating mechanism.Drill 2 holes in the filler valvesafety cap∅ 4 mm, centreline 20 mm,max. depth 4 mm40 7897200EN revision : 01

CAUTIONpumpthegasforatleast15minutes.CUsing a spanner wrench, removethe safety cap from the valve.Connect the special pumpingequipment (C).7897200EN revision : 01 41

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group Schneider Electric servicecenters are there for:engineering and technicalassistancestart-uptrainingpreventive and correctivemaintenanceadaptation workspare partsCall your sales representativewho will put you in touch withyour nearest group SchneiderElectric service centers.Schneider Electric Industries SAS89, boulevard Franklin RooseveltF---92500 Rueil---Malmaison (France)Tel:+33(0)141298500http://www.schneider---electric.com7897200EN revision : 01As standards, specifications and designs change from timeto time, please ask for confirmation of the information givenin this publication.Conception, rédaction: Service DocumentationTechnique T&DEdition du : 24/04/2008