GV1 GV2

12/24kV 630A...1250A UP TO 25kA

SF6 GAS INSULATED SWITCHGEAR

Answer For Reliable And Efficient Network

The switchgear specialist

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Introducing TAMCO’s GV1 & GV2 upto 24kV 25kA modular SF6
distribution switchgear, incorporating time tested vacuum interrupter
based circuit breaker. TAMCO is manufacturing and selling GIS
products since early 70s.

GV1 & GV2 have been designed, keeping in mind the requirements of
higher operational safety with minimal maintenance and sealed for
life system. GV1 & GV2 modular design provides a perfect platform for
building reliable distribution network in compact space.

SMALL FOOT PRINT MAXIMUM RELIABILITY

GV1 & GV2 family has a modular design with compact Time proven TAMCO’s mechanism having field
foot-print and rigid design. experience of more than 30 years provides reliable
switching operation.
Thanks to the small foot print the cubicles are transportable
in upto 5 panel lots each 400mm compact width, inclusive
of busbar connection panel.
EASE OF INSTALLATION
Installation and commissioning at site do not require
any SF6 handling at site. This simplifies the planning
CUSTOMISABLE DESIGN and reduces the installation time.
TAMCO has designed the GV family switchgear keeping in
mind the customer flexibility for cable termination either
from front or rear with cable entry option from top or
MAINTENANCE FREE
The circuit breaker is hermitically sealed for life
bottom.
inside gas tank and all the connections are done
Also customer have the option for busbar either in through touch proof.
air or gas.
COMPLIANCE WITH
ENVIRONMENT FRIENDLY Products are tested at International Labs such as
GV1 & GV2 uses 1.5 Kg of SF6 gas as insulation medium. CESI (Italy), KEMA (Netherlands) as per:
The quantity of SF6 gas is appreciably less than the • IEC62271 - 100
conventional GIS switchgears. • IEC62271 - 200
• IEC62271 - 102
EASE OF OPERATION
Mimic diagrams and position indicators to guide the • IEC60376
operators for operation. Additionally this reduce the • IEC60480
chance of maloperation.

SAFE OPERATION
GV1 & GV2 are fitted with all mandatory interlocks and
padlocks for fool proof operation. Extensive operational
safety interlocks like PERMISSIVE interlock, PROOF OF
EARTH, POINT OF ISOLATION etc. are incorporated into the

DELIVERING
product.

PEACE OF
MIND
INTRODUCTION
TAMCO is manufacturing GIS switchgears since early 1970. GV1 & GV2 are 12/24kV safe, modular, compact GIS switchgear
family that has undergone all mandatory and supplementary type test requirements as per IEC and equipped with safety
interlocks.

The primary innovations in GV1 & GV2 are their modular and compact design that makes it ease in installation without
handling SF6 gas at site in minimum floor space. Due to its modular design, these products can be use for RMU application
using TAMCO’s LBS and LBSF. It is equipped with the safety interlocks like Proof of Isolation, Proof of Earth, Permissive
Interlocks etc, that is required for making a safe and reliable network system.

KEY FEATURES
• Most compact foot print with rigid structure
• VCB with SF6 gas insulation. Cable & Busbar are in
air with touch proof connections
• No SF6 gas handling at site
• Safe, positive and fool proof interlocks
• Cable door & VCB interlocked
• Pad-lockable VCB & 3-position motorised isolator
• Fully modular design with extension on both sides
• SF6 gas content less than 1.5kg
• Front cable entry & no rear clearance required
• Optional top, rear cable entry available
• Option for busbar in SF6 gas

CUSTOMER BENEFITS
• Reduces cubicle space by more than 35%
• Suitable for highly polluted environment
• Safe operation behind close door
• Ease of installation and sealed for life
• Switchgears are transportable in upto 5 panel
lots each 400mm compact width, inclusive of
busbar connection, panel wiring earthing system
• Peace of mind with almost zero maintenance
• Productivity maximisation
• No fire risk

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 GENERAL
NORMAL SERVICE CONDITIONS
Temperature: -5˚C to 40˚C.

Installation Altitude: Normally upto 1000m. At higher installation

altitudes, the reduced voltage endurance must be taken
into account.

Air Pollution: The ambient air must be free of dust, smoke,

corrosive or combustible gases, steam and salts.

Air Humidity:
• The average air humidity measured over a period of 24 hours,
must not exceed 95%.
• The average vapor pressure, measured over a period of
24 hours, must not exceed 22 mbar.
• The average air humidity measured over a period of one
month, must not exceed 90%.

The average vapour pressure, measured over a period of one

month, must not exceed 18 mbar. Condensate may form in case of
sudden temperature fluctuations due to excessive ventilation,
increased air humidity or hot air. Such condensate formation can be
avoided by a suitable arrangement of the room or the building
(suitable ventilation, air dehumidifier, heating etc.)

For special cases and requirements, please contact

the TAMCO Sales personnel nearest to your region.

APPLICATIONS
• Primary & Distribution
substation
• Industries
• Airports, Seaports
• Railway networks
distribution stations
• Large infrastructures
• RMU applications
• Compact substation
• Mobile substation

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TECHNICAL DATA
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
GENERAL
Standards IEC62271-200
Rated Voltage kV 12 / 24
Rated frequency Hz 50
Rated normal current A 630 800 1250
Rated insulation level kV-peak 75 / 95 / 125
kV-rms 28 / 38 / 50
Rated short time withstand current kA 25 / 21
Rated duration of short time current sec 3
Rated symmetrical short time breaking current kA 25 / 21
Rated short circuit making current kA 63 / 53
Internal Arc kA/1sec 25
Insulation medium Sulphur Hexafluoride (SF6)
Rated gas pressure 1.35Kgf absolute
Alarm gas pressure 1.20 Kgf absolute

VACUUM CIRCUIT BREAKER (VCB)

Standards IEC62271-100
Rated voltage kV 12 / 24
Type of circuit breaker Vacuum
Rated short circuit breaking current kA 25 / 21
Rated short circuit making current kA 63 / 53
Breaking time cycle <3
Type mechanism Motor charged spring stored energy
Operating sequence O-0.3sec – CO-3 mins-CO

ISOLATOR
Standards IEC62271-102
Rated voltage kV 12 / 24
Rated short circuit current kA 25
Operation Manual / Motorised**

DESIGN CHARACTERISTIC
Rated voltage kV 12 / 24
Rated normal current A 630 800 12501
Width mm 400 600
Depth mm 1050*
Height (for GIS application) mm 2275*
Weight (excluding CT, VT, LV) Kg 500 600 800
Loss of service continuity LSC2B
Internal arc c lassification AFLR
Partition class PM
Ingress protection class IP65 (for tank) / IP4X (for cubicle)
VCB class E2 C2 M2
1 1250A available upon request * Height and depth may vary depending on the configurations/
customer requirements
** Motorised option available on request.
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 DESIGN
12/24kV GV Family
400mm 1050mm

1
1. LV Chamber Compartment

2. DS & VCB Mechanism

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3. Cable Compartment
2
4. DS and VCB Compartment
2275mm*

5. Busbar Compartment

* Height and depth may vary depending on the

configurations/customer requirements.

CUBICLE
Made of high grade pickled-&-oiled mild steel
sheets, cut and folded on numerically controlled
machines, the cubicle parts are painted by an
advanced Cathodic Electrodeposition (CED)
process which provides optimum protection
against corrosion and weathering.

The paint work is tested to withstand 1000 hours

in a 5% salt spray, in accordance with Japanese
standard JIS-2-2371.

The cubicle parts are riveted/bolted together to

form a rigid enclosure with fully segregated :

1. Busbar compartment in air with

touch-proof busbar. (optionally available
in SF6 gas on request).

2. Cable compartment in air with

touch-proof cable.

3. VCB compartment in SF6 gas.

4. Low voltage compartment in air.

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 GENERAL ARRANGEMENT

1. Low Voltage 5. Disconnecting Switch

2. DS & VCB Mechanism Compartment 6. Bursting Disc
3. Cable Compartment 7. Busbar Compartment
4. Circuit Breaker 8. Arc Duct

SF6 gas

1 8

6
2275mm

2275mm

5
2

400mm 1050mm
 COMPONENTS

GAS TANK
Circuit breaker, three position isolator cum
earthing switch are hermetically sealed in the
maintenance free SF6 gas tank.

LV COMPARTMENT 3-POSITION DS VCB OPERATING TEST TERMINAL THREE POSITION TOUCH PROOF BUSBAR
The control MECHANISM MECHANISM Plug-in type touch-proof DISCONNECTOR The busbar for 12kV is in air.
compartment is fitted The DS operating Stored energy spring type cable is equipped with The earthing switch is unified For 24kV the busbar is
with indicators and mechanism is simple to use reliable TAMCO mechanism cable testing facility. with the three position touch-proof type.
mimic diagrams that due to incorporation of with field experience of more There is no need to disconnector.
makes the operation mimic diagrams and than 30 years. Lesser number disturb the cable
friendly. indicators. This also helps in of parts in the main link terminations in order to
preventing maloperation. ensuring a higher MTBF. carry out current injection
Built in anti-pumping feature. testing of cables.

TOUCH-PROOF CABLE
Plug-in-touch-proof cable reduces the time
required for cable termination work.

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 SAFETY
GV1 & GV2 are designed to maximise safety in installation, operation and maintenance. It
complies with the latest IEC standards and fitted with all mandatory interlocks as
recommended by the international standards.

INTERLOCKS

VCB/DISCONNECTOR INTERLOCK POINT OF ISOLATION*

• Disconnector can be operated only when VCB • Restricts the Isolator to be moved to “ON”
is in “OFF” condition position if the POI is established (i.e. closed)
• VCB can’t be operated, either mechanically or
electrically, when Disconnector is accessed
CABLE ACCESS
• The cable access cover cannot be removed unless
PERMISSIVE EARTH INTERLOCK* the cables has been connected to “EARTH”
• Allows the operation of disconnector to • Disconnector operation is not possible if the cable
“EARTH” only when PE key is trapped access cover is “OPEN”
• The key can’t be released as long as Disconnector
is in "EARTH" position

PROOF OF EARTH*
• Key can’t be removed in any position other than
when cables have been connected to “EARTH”
• Allows operation of Isolator from “EARTH” to
“OFF” only when key is trapped * Optional features available upon customer request

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SAFETY
INTERNAL ARC SAFE DESIGN
Arc faults are a type of short circuit with a huge energy level
and very high temperature and pressure, resulting in
extensive damage, monetary loss and even personnel injury.

When an internal arc fault occurs, the mechanical parts are

subjected to considerable amount of stress due to
development of high pressure in the enclosure.
To avoid the destruction of switchgear assembly it is
necessary to integrate over-pressure relief systems by way of
bursting discs/flaps. Besides this, the people close to the
Bursting disc
switchgear are also at high risk during the internal arc fault.
The safety of operators against hot gases, radiation and
fragmentation of the enclosure must be ensured.

GV1 & GV2 are tested at 25kA for 1 IAF second as per the
latest IEC62271-200 standards to ensure :
• Correctly secured doors, covers etc do not open
• Parts of assembly which may cause a hazard do not
fly off
• Indicators do not ignite
• Protective circuit is still effective
• The assembly is capable of confining the arc to the
defined area where it is ignited and there is no
propagation of arc to other compartments within
the assembly

EARTHING
Proper earthing of switchgear ensures safe working
enviormnent. In GV1 & GV2 the earthing of switchgear
enclosure is achieved by main earth bar running
through the panel board.

Cable, VCB earthing are achieved by connecting the

disconnector earth bar to cubicle body. The VCB needs to be
switched ON after moving the disconnector to EARTH position Earthing through
as earthing is done through VCB. In cable compartment the isolator to cubicle
cubicle body is connected to the main earth bar running body
through the panel board.

ISOLATION
The disconnetor (isolator) have three distinct position viz. ON,
OFF and EARTH.
Physical separation ensures foolproof electrical isolation and
absolute safety of the operator. All the three positions are
Earthing of panel
achieved with the door closed.
body using copper
conductor(s) to
main earth bar
TAMCO offers internal arc withstand switchgears
according to the IEC standards 62271-200

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 SAFETY
TYPE TESTS ROUTINE TESTS
GV1 & GV2 have undergone all the mandatory as well To ensure quality and reliable products delivered
as supplementary type test requirements as per latest to its customers, TAMCO performs the following
IEC standards. routine tests on each of its product before
delivery:
TAMCO has performed the type tests at international • Visual inspection and checks
laboratories at CESI, KEMA, IPH etc. The type tests
• Power frequency test
carried out on GV1 & GV2 to prove their robustness,
• Partial discharge
reliability and safety are:
• Mechanical and electrical operation sequence
• Internal arc tests
• Measurement of main circuit resistance
• Short time withstand current on main circuit
• Helium leak detection test
• Short time withstand current on earth circuit
• Single and double earth fault tests
• Basic test duties
• Temperature rise
• Dielectric tests on main and control circuit
• Mechanical and electrical operation test on
VCB and isolator

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PRODUCTS VARIANTS

Feeder/Incormer Feeder with Feeder with Feeder with

Surge Arrester BUS VT Line VT

Typical Single Line

Diagram

Width (mm) 400 / 600 400 400 600

Depth (mm)* 1050 1050 1050 1050

Height (mm)* 2275 2275 2275 2275

Weight (Kg)* 500 / 600 550 600 800

Busbar VT Panel Bus Transition Panel

Typical Single Line

Diagram

Width (mm) 400 800 / 1200

Depth (mm)* 1050 1050

Height (mm)* 2275 2275

Weight (Kg)* 375 800

* Depth, Height and Weight may vary depending on the configuration.

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 TYPICAL SWITCHGEAR
ARRANGEMENT

Switchgear installation with rear pressure relief duct for

switchgear blocks with IAC A FL or FLR up to 25 kA/1s

2 1 Floor opening

2 Arc passage duct with pressure relief

3
directed upward
2275

3 Bursting disc for arc pressure release

4 Divided floor cover for cable insertion, local

installation, other cable routing on request.
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Option
A. X = 0 TO 290
B. X ≥ 750

X 1
1050

50 >750
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TAMCO is a part of Larsen & Toubro conglomerate. We design,
manufacture and market a wide range of medium voltage electrical
systems, control and automation systems, electrical products and
metering and protection systems.

GV1 & GV2 are TAMCO’s modular GIS switchgear designed to match
international standards of quality. It makes your applications safe,
uses space economically and diminishes hazards. GV1 & GV2 saves
your time and energy, enhancing cost, optimisation. Used in a range
of application, this is the eco-friendly choice.

TAMCO’s GV1 & GV2: Answer for

building safe, reliable and efficient
electrical networks
“ We believe tomorrow is not just the
extension of today. It’s a whole new era.
An era where innovation powers change
across multiple dimension space, time,
cost. In fact an era where innovation
revolutionises thoughts.
”
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