Operation Manual: Metal-Clad Switchgear
Operation Manual: Metal-Clad Switchgear
Operation Manual: Metal-Clad Switchgear
DNF7
Operation Manual
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DNF7 Contents
1 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
1.1 Remarks on this manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
1.2 Terms and symbols used . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
1.3 Use in line with the intended purpose . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Disclaimer of liability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
1.4 Applied standard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Environment and operating condition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
1.5 Safety provisions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Applicable standards and regulations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
1.6 Disposal after the end of the useful life . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
2 Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
2.1 Rating plate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
3 Cubicle description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
3.1 DNF7 description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
4 Packaging - Transport - Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
4.1 Shipping units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
4.2 Transport . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Transport using a forklift truck . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Delivery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
4.3 Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
5 Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
5.1 Safety provisions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
5.2 Requirements regarding the switchgear room . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
5.3 Transporting the cubicles on the construction site . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Transport by means of a crane . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Important . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
5.4 Installation of cubicles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
5.5 Screw-fastening the cubicles to one another . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
5.6 Busbar assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Access to the busbar compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Busbar assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Busbar and busbar feeder arrangement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Mount the busbars as shown in Fig. 5.10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
5.7 Connecting the earthing bus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
6 High-voltage connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
7 Low-voltage connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
7.1 Connecting the ring circuits in the low-voltage cabinet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
7.2 Connecting the external cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
8 Final steps - Commissioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
8.1 Final steps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Clean and check assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Re-mount the covers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Damage paint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
8.2 Commissioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
9 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
9.1 Operator interface of the cubicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
9.2 Vacuum circuit breaker HVX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
9.3 Interlocks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
9.4 Switching the vacuum contactor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
General information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Voltage indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Status indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Switching . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
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DNF7 1 General
Operation and maintenance may only be If this is not the case, please refer to our
carried out by personnel who have received Service Unit or to our Training Centre.
suitable authorisation for the operations and
manoeuvres they are responsible for
performing.
“WARNING”
This symbol warns of dangerous elec‐
trical voltage Contact with voltage may
result in fatal injury!
“WARNING”
This symbol is used for instructions
which must on all accounts be com‐
plied with because not doing so may result in
serious injury, death or serious material dam‐
age.
“WARNING”
This symbol warns of risk of falling.
Pay attention to floor ducts.
“IMPORTANT”
This symbol is used for information
which is important to avoid damage.
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Disclaimer of liability
The manufacturer shall not be held
responsible for damage which occurs if:
· instruction in this manual are not complied
with
· the switchgear is not operated to its
intended use (ref. 2.3)
· the switchgear is assembled, connected or
operated improperly
· accessories or spare parts are used which
have not been approved by the manufacturer
· Modification or changes in parts or panel
without manufacturer's approval.
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“WARNING”
After removal of covers, operator
safety acc. to IEC 62271-200 may be
restricted if the appropriate part of the
switchgear unit has not been isolated from
the power supply.
“WARNING”
Before performing work on the drive
mechanism, switch off the supply
voltage and prevent it from reclosing.
“WARNING”
There is a risk of injury when working
on the drive mechanism. Before com‐
mencing work, release the energy-storing
device by:
- switching the vacuum contactor off or
- closing the ESW earthing switch.
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DNF7 2 Technical data
DNF7
Rated voltage kV 36
Rated lightning impuls withstand voltage kV 170
Rated power frequency withstand voltage kV 70
Rated frequency Hz 50/60
Rated normal current A 1250/1600/2000/2500/31501)
Rated short-time current kA 25/31,5 (3s)
Rated peak withstand current (peak value) kA 65/82
Rated short-circuit making current kA 65/82
Internal arc classification (IAC, AFLR) kA 31.5 (1s)
1) Forced cooling ventilation is required
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DNF7 3 Cubicle description
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Fig 3.1 DNF7 Metal-clad switchgear
- 1 Low-voltage compartment
- 2 Busbar compartment
- 3 Cable compartment
- 4 Circuit breaker compartment
- 5 Current transformer
- 6 Voltage transformer
- 7 Insulating screen
- 8 “p” Profile rail
- 9 Bushing
- 10 Busbar
- 11 Pressure relief flap for circuit breaker compartment
- 12 Pressure relief flap for busbar compartment
- 13 Pressure relief flap for cable compartment
- 14 Earthing switch
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the cubicles are delivered on a pallet with packed in sealed aluminium film with
PE protective film. desiccant.
J Wooden case with tightly closed wooden
base (also for container transport).
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The basics dimensions of DNF7.
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Do not tip the transport units. Transport using forklift truck.
“WARNING”
When transporting the switchgear, it
must be ensured that the units do not
slip or tip.
Delivery
. Handle shipping units carefully when
unloading and unpacking.
. Shipping units must be unpacked
immediately after receipt. Any damage which
may have occurred in transit must be
recorded and reported immediatelly to the
manufacturer.
. Check completeness of consigment based
on the transport documments.
. The supplier must be notified in writing
about any deviations.
. Store the switchgear cubicles only in vertical
position and do not stack them on top of one
another.
“WARNING”
Sufficient stability and evenness of the
supporting area (floor) must be
ensured!
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4.3 Storage
If the cubicle are not installed completely
upon delivery, they can be sored in packed
condition (Fig. 4.6).
In PE film hood: 6 months
. In sealed aluminium film: 2 years (with
desiccant).
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against condensation.
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Storage conditions
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“WARNING”
On lowering the cubicles, make sure
that the supporting platform is suffi‐
ciently stable and even.
Important
Observe the maximum angle of 60° between
the rope or chains.
1. Attach the rope or the chains to the four lift
squares located on the top of the cubicle
(Fig. 5.6).
2. Release the fastening of the cubicle on the
transport pallet.
3. Lift the cubicle carefully with the crane.
4. Lower the cubicle slowly to the floor at its
destination.
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1 Screw-fastenning the cubicles to one another
1. Cubicle (lateral view)
2. 15 fastenning points
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J Fig. 5.9
Busbar assembly
“IMPORTANT”
Comply with the specified tightening
torques (refer to Annex).
“IMPORTANT”
Pre-coat the contact surfaces (refer to
Annex).
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“IMPORTANT”
Pre-coat the contact surfaces (refer to
Annex).
1 2
J Fig. 6.1
1. Clamps
2. Reducer ring
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DNF7 7 Low-voltage connection
1
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Laying and connection of the ring circuits
in the low-voltage cabinet.
1. Terminal strip
2. Bushings to the adjacent cubicle
J Fig. 7.6
Placing external.
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Damage paint
Minor damage to the paint can be repaired
using commercially available paint.
Inspection
Check the switchgear for damage which
might be due to transport or assembly work.
8.2 Commissioning
Check switching functions and interlocks.
“IMPORTANT”
Comply with section 9 (Operation).
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DNF7 9 Operation
0 Legend
- 1 Handle for open the door
- 2 Insertion opening for emergency open
of the circuit breaker
- 3 Inspection window
- 4 Interlock slide for manual actuation of
the withdrawable unit
- 5 Insertion opening for manual racking 1
in/out the withdrawable unit
- 6 Insertion for operating earthing switch 2
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Fig. 9.1
J Fig. 9.2
(See from the inside of the panel)
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9.3 Interlocks
a) Intra-cubicle interlocks
General information
The switchgear may only be switched by
specialist electricians. Specialist electricians
in terms of this provision are persons who
due to their electro-technical training, have
knowledge in the handling of medium-voltage
switchgear.
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Voltage indicator
When the circuit is live, it will be indicated by
voltage indicator (Fig. 9.4).
Status indicator
Whether the circuit breaker HVX is switched
on or off is indicated (Fig.9.5).
Switching
The circuit breaker HVX is switched on and
off only by means of remote control device or
the control and protection relay like MiCOM
Pxx series.
There is a separate documentation for
MiCOM series protection (Fig. 9.5).
Rack in the drawing unit from test position into service position initial situation
- Circuit breaker OFF
- Earthing switch OFF
- Withdrawable unit Test position
1. Using transport trolley transit the drawing
unit to the test position (See section 10.2).
2. Close the door of circuit breaker and then
insert operating crank to the square spigot
and swing it clockwise to its stop. Check the
position of the circuit breaker in the cubicle
through inspection.
3. Remove crank.
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Rack out the withdrawable unit from service position into test position initial situation
- Circuit breaker OFF
- Earthing switch OFF
- Drawing unit Service position
1. Insert operating crank to the square spigot
and move it counter-clockwise to its stop.
Check the position of the circuit breaker in
the cubicle through inspection window.
2. Remove crank.
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Operation of the earthing switch.
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DNF7 10 Performing work on the cubicle
Initial situation
- Circuit breaker Open
- Earthing switch Open
- Withdrawable unit Test position
Initial situation
- Circuit breaker OFF
- Earthing switch Close
- Withdrawable unit Test position
- Low-voltage connector removed
(See section 10.1).
1. Move the transport trolley in front of the
cubicle and lock it onto the cubicle.
2. Unlock the withdrawable unit in the cubicle
and pull it onto the transport trolley using the
handle (Fig. 10.6).
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J Fig. 10.6
Drawing unit is pulling into the cubicle.
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DNF7 11 Servicing
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Lubrication procedure
1. Clean the lubrication points using a lint-free
cotton cloth; use detergent in case of serious
soiling.
2. Apply a thin coat of lubricant, using e.g. a
paintbrush.
Lubrication
1. Rack the circuit breaker out of the cubicle.
The circuit breaker compartment is
accessible.
2. Open the rear door. The earthing switch is
accessible.
3. Lubricate the following points with
lubricant KL:
In the circuit breaker
- Compartment (Fig. 11.1):
. The guide bars of the shutter (1)
. The fixed contacts (2) in the spouts
- On the earthing switch (Fig. 11.2):
. Contact blades (3)
. Strike contacts (4)
4 3
1 2
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1. Clean
. Use a lint-free cloth,
. In case of severe soiling: use detergent.
3. Immediately after cleaning the material metallically bright, coat it with lubricant KL so that the
space between the contact surfaces is completely filled once the screws have been fastened
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12.4 Tools and products (not supplied) required for the operations described in this
notice
Cutter
Crow bar
TORX screwdriver 25
Cutting pliers
0 Legend
1 Handle of the transport trolley 1
2 Rail
3 Adjustment lever 4
4 Bracket to lock and unlock the
transport trolley on the cubicle
5 Rear Wheel
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6 Front wheel
7 Crank
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Fig. 12.1
Transport trolley for racking in/out the withdrawable
unit into/from the cubicle
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Operating levers
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DNF7 13 Notes
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