MEDIUM VOLTAGE

AIR INSULATED
METAL ENCLOSED
SWITCHGEAR
ME6 up to 17.5 kV

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Contents

1 - Introduction to ME6...........................................................................................................................................................4
A. ME6 Solutions..........................................................................................................................................4
B. Quality Management................................................................................................................................4
C. Quality check and Tests............................................................................................................................4
2- ME6 in Power Grids...........................................................................................................................................................5
3- Applications......................................................................................................................................................................5
4- Standards and Operating Conditions................................................................................................................................6
5- ME6 Functional units.........................................................................................................................................................7
A. L5 Incoming/Outcoming Unit ..................................................................................................................8
B. PG Incoming/Outcoming Unit with Vacuum Circuit Breaker...................................................................9
6 - Product Breakdown..........................................................................................................................................................15
L5 breakdown..................................................................................................................................................15
PG Breakdown.................................................................................................................................................16
7 - Technical Data Sheet.........................................................................................................................................................18
8 - ME6 Components..............................................................................................................................................................19
A. Sd6 Switch-Disconnector.........................................................................................................................19
B. D6 Disconnector.......................................................................................................................................20
C. Vacuum Circuit Breaker...........................................................................................................................21
D. Current transformers.................................................................................................................................28
F. Voltage Transformers................................................................................................................................28
G. Control Power Transformers.....................................................................................................................28
H. Earth Fault indicator.................................................................................................................................28
I. Protection Relay.......................................................................................................................................29
J. Load Management System........................................................................................................................29
K. Digital Multimeter....................................................................................................................................29
9 - Dimensions layout.............................................................................................................................................................30
10 - Type test...........................................................................................................................................................................31
Notes.................................................................................................................................................................................32
1 - Introduction to ME6

A - ME6 Solutions
ME6 have been designed to provide a
wide variety of functions and service as
required by modern power distribution
system.

ME6 offers high personal and operat-

ing safety, optimal availability, secure
engineering, easy operation and high effi-
ciency with low lifecycle costs.

ME6 units are Modular Extensible Air insulated

metal enclosed switchgear, designed for sup-
plying sustainable energy, protecting electrical
equipment in secondary distribution networks.

ME6 is realized with standardized typical units.

During the design stage of the units we took
into consideration the functionality, the sim-
plicity of operation and locking devices and
a long period of service without any mainte-
nance

B - Quality Management

ME6 units are produced with an integrated quality system carefully defined for all departments. During
each stage of the manufacturing process we ensure that ME6 units are built perfectly; and comply with
the highest adherence standards. The ME6 quality system is ISO 9001:2015 Certified.

C - Quality Checks and Tests

Every ME6 unit undergoes routine quality tests and intensive related IEC Standards checks to ensure the
highest quality product. These tests are:
a. Design and visual check
b. Mechanical Operating and interlock Tests
c. Insulation Resistance Test
d. Dielectric Test on the Main Circuit
e. Dielectric Test on Control and Auxiliary Circuits
f. Functional Tests
g. Measurement of the Resistance of the Main Circuit
h. Test of Measuring and Protection Circuits

The Quality Control Department prepares a test quality certificate for each unit and records the results for
future accessibility and quality assurance.

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2 - ME6 in Power Grids

Industrial
Facility
380 kV

380kV/132KV
HV SS

132 kV
TRANSMISSION NETWORK

132 KV
132 KV
13.8 KV
MV Distribution
33 KV
HV SS HV SS Network
13.8 KV

132 kV 13.8 KV

Residential
Compund

132 kV

HOSPITAL

MV Distribution
Network
13.8 KV

SHopping Mall
3 - Applications

A - Infrastructure and buildings: ports, rail-

way stations, airports, hospitals, schools, hotels,
malls, commercial centers, holiday resorts etc.

B - Industries: water, iron and steel,

automotive, oil and gas etc.

C- Power Grid: Metered Ring main unit in

the Secondary Distribution network

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4 - Standards and Operating Conditions

ME6 fully complies with the following IEC standards used under general operation conditions for indoor switch-
gears;
a. Switchgear Standards:
• IEC-62271-1
• IEC-62271-200
b. Switch-Disconnector Standards:
• IEC-62271-103/102
c. Circuit Breaker Standards
• IEC-62271-100
d. CT Standard:
• IEC 61869-2
e. VT Standard:
• IEC 61869-3
f. Relay Standard:
• IEC 60255
g. Capacitive Voltage Indicator:
• IEC 61243-5

Operating Conditions:
• Ambient temperature ranges from -25 °C to 55 °C
• Altitude range of (0-1000 m) *
• Maximum relative humidity of 100%

*: For 1000+ m please contact alfanar

5 - ME6 Functional units

A. L5 INCOMING/OUTGOING UNIT

BASE UNIT COMPONENTS 17.5kV,38kV/95kVp,

• Main busbars 630A,3Ph,25KA/1s

• Earthing bar
• Inspection window
17.5kV
• Safety interlocks 630A
25kA-1s
• Switch Disconnector
• Earthing switch
• Cable clamps
• Synoptic diagram
• Reference plate for operation steps
CVI 1
OPTIONAL COMPONENTS
• Key interlocks for SD6
• Capacitor dividers and lamps
EFI
• Auxiliary contacts
• Space heater
• Internal lighting for unit
• Earth fault indicator
L5 PANEL

B. PG INCOMING/OUTGOING UNIT WITH VACUUM CIRCUIT BREAKER

BASE UNIT COMPONENTS

• Main busbars
17.5kV,38kV/95kVp,630A,3Ph,25KA/1s
• Earthing bar
• Inspection window
• Safety interlocks
17.5kV
• Disconnector with key interlock 630A
25kA-1s
• Vacuum circuit breaker and accessories
• Earthing switch 17.5kV
• Cable clamps 630A
25kA-1s
• Synoptic diagram
• Reference plate for operation steps VT

OPTIONAL COMPONENTS CT

• Key interlocks for D6

• Capacitor dividers and lamps E.S

• Auxiliary contacts
• Space heater
• Internal lighting for unit
• Current/voltage transformers
PG PANEL

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6 - Product Breakdown

L5 breakdown

1 6

4 9

5 10

1 - LV box 6 - Rear cover

2 - LV compartment door 7 - Gland plate
3 - Load break switch 8 - Cable clamps
4 - Mechanism cover 9 - Earth bar
5 - Cable compartment door 10 - Frame
6 - Product Breakdown

PG Breakdown

1 7 8

3 9

10

4
11

12

13

5 6 14

1 - LV box 8 - Rear cover

2 - LV compartment door 9 - VT
3 - Load break switch 10 - CT
4 - Mechanism cover 11 - Gland plate
5 - Cable compartment door 12 - VT
6 - VCB 13 - Earth bar
7 - CPT 14 - Frame

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7 - Technical Data Sheet

Electrical Characteristics

Voltage 17.5 kV

Lighting impulse withstand voltage 95 kV

Power frequency withstand voltage 38kV

Frequency 60 Hz

Normal current 630 A

Short time withstand current 25 kA

Peak withstand current 65 kA

Short circuit duration 3s

Degree of protection IP 41

Partition class PM

Loss of service continuity category (LSC) LCS2A

IAC classified sides A FLR

Arc fault current (IA) 25 kA

Arc fault duration (tA) 1s

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A. SD6 SWITCH-DISCONNECTOR
SF6 disconnecting unit is equipped with switch-disconnector and earthing switch fitted with separated and
interlocked operating mechanism

1 9

2 10

3
11
4

12
6

7 13

1 - Operating mechanisms box 8 - Upper terminal

2 - Manometer 9 - Insulator
3 - Inspection window 10 - Safety valve
4 - Earthing-switch operating seat 11 - Stainless steel body
5 - Voltage signalling lamps 12 - Electrical field adapter
6 - Key interlock 13 - Lower terminal
7 - Switch-disconnector operating seat

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8 - ME6 Components

B. D6 DISCONNECTOR

CHARACTERISTICS OF COMPONENTS

Structurally, the disconnector type D6 is similar to the SD6/L switch-disconnector with the changes as below
listed.

Elimination of the arc-breaking contacts.

Elimination of the blowing device.

The disconnector is equipped, both for closing and opening operations, with a manual operating
mechanism. Operation can be fitted with a keylock, padlock facility and auxiliary contacts. The disconne
ctor can be coupled with an earthing switch type “ST” (when it is used with a circuit breaker).
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C .Vacuum Circuit Breaker

1 8

9
2

3 10

11
5

12

13

7 14

1 - Epoxy housing 8 - Upper terminal

2 - Mechanism cover 9 - Vaccum interupter
3 - Spring charge indicator 10 - Lower terminal
4 - Spring charging socket 11 - Support bracket
5 - Closing button 12 - Wheels
6 - Tripping button 13 - Crank shaft
7 - Front sheet 14 - On / Off indicator

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8 - ME6 Components

SFA-EVK Type Circuit Breakers

Designed for use with air insulated metal enclosed switchgear and Controlgear
and indoor application. EVK CB’s are suitable to rapid auto-reclosing.

About Vacuum Technology

According to paschin curves, high values of dielectric strength of
medium can be obtained at very low or very high-pressure levels,
the characteristics of insulation at very low pressure values provide
very low distance between contacts. This distance varies from 10
mm to 20 mm considering the voltage level.

Current interruption
Vacuum circuit breakers do not require an interrupting or insulation
medium. In fact, the interrupters do not ionizable material.

During the separation of current carrying contacts, contact pres-

sure reduces, real contact surface reduces, and the temperature
of contacts increases to melting temperature. This produces metal
vapours which initiates and supports the vacuum arc.

Maintaining until the next current zero. Due to the special geom-
etry of the spiral contacts, the arc column is kept rotating by the
radial magnetic field produced in order to involve a wider surface
than that of a fixed contracted arc. Thus, overheating and erosion
of the contacts are prevented, so the lifespan of circuit breaker is
increased.
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SFA-EVK VCB Accessories

Auxiliary Contact group:

This contact takes initial force form the drive shaft of breaker, so
changes its position with open/close operations of breaker. Of
not specified, the default components are 6 normal open (NO)
and normal close (NC) contracts. These are used in the open/
close control of breaker.

Anti-Pumping Device:
The anti-pumping device prevents close operation if electrical
commands of open and close appear at the same time. By do-
ing so, possibility of breaker failure is reduced. The control circuit
have anti-pumping release

Open/Close Releases:
Al mechanisms based on stored energy principle must have
opening and closing releases. The opening/closing releases
used in opening/closing circuits, respectively. The operating
voltages of releases must be specified at order by client.

Spring Charging Motor:

Used to charge closing spring automatically.

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Technical data sheet

Manufacturer Alfanar/SFA electric
Type EVK 17.5
E2
C1
Class
M2
S1
Voltage 17.5 kV
Lighting impulse withstand voltage 95 kV
Power frequency withstand voltage 38kV
Frequency 60 Hz
Normal current 630 A
Short circuit making current 65 kA
Short circuit breaking current 25 kA
Operating sequence O – 0.3sec – CO - 3min - CO
Short circuit duration 1s
Operating mechanism Type SFA electric
Closing device voltage 48 VDC (1)
Opening device voltage 48 VDC (2)
Motor voltage 220 VAC (3)
Temperature class -10 C to 55 C
Operating altitude 1000m*
Applied standard 62271-100

* for more than 1000m please contact alfanar

Note1: Optional 125VDC,110VDC,220VAC
Note2: Optional 125VDC,110VDC,220VAC
Note3: Optional 24VDC
Dimension 210.00 210.00
709.50

163.00 917.00
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D. Current transformers As per IEC-60044-1 and SEC specification 50-SDMS-01

A current transformer is designed to convert the primary rated
current which flows through the primary winding. The secondary
winding must generally be short circuited at any time, otherwise
dangerous high voltages can occur at the secondary terminals.
The secondary connected devices are connected in series.

Current Transformers can be equipped with one or more inde-

pendent magnetic cores with equal or different characteristics
for measuring, metering and/or protective purposes.

Current Transformer Types

• Indoor support-type current transformer in block-type design
• Indoor support-type current transformer in single-turn design
• Indoor bushing-type current transformer in single-turn design
• Indoor bar-primary bushing-type current transformer

Important note:
Accuracy class for measuring CT is the limit of the percentage cur-
rent error at rated current IN. Generally, current transformers are used
for a measuring range of 5 % to 120 % of the rated primary current.
As per IEC-60044-2 and SEC specification
F. Voltage Transformers Voltage transformers have only one iron core with attached
secondary winding (s).

If an open delta circuit (da-dn) is necessary, an additional wind-

ing can be provided for single pole insulated transformers. It is
extremely dangerous to short circuit a voltage transformer. For
single pole insulated transformers the end of the primary wind-
ing is grounded as “N” inside of the secondary terminal box, and
must not be removed during operation.

• Earthed (single-phase) or unearthed (double-phase) indoor

trans
formers in various sizes
• Two phase to phase voltage transformers
• Fixed at feeder side of the circuit breaker for metering pur-
pose.
• Dry type, epoxy encapsulated

G. Control Power Transformers As per IEC-60044-2 and SEC specification

ME6 not require any external auxiliary AC/DC power supply
• One phase to phase voltage transformers
• Connected to the bus-bar side
• Dry type, epoxy encapsulated

H. Earth Fault indicator SEC approved type with automatic resetting on 220-230V
• Split core type sensor supplied.
• EFI protected inside separate sunshield cover with a mesh
front.
• EFI installed on the left-hand side line-feeder.
• Two auxiliaries contacts provided
• Three-pin plug for testing provided.

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I. Protection Relay
Major Features and Benefits
• Phase, ground, and negative-Thermal protection
• ANSI and IEC time-overcurrent curves
• Trip circuit supervision / Trip lockout function
• Disturbance / Events /Fault recorder
• Circuit-breaker failure
• Hardware options for mounting, terminals, output contacts, and communications
• Current / thermal / unbalance metering
• Supports IEC 61850, IEC 60870-5-103, Modbus, Profibus and DNP3 communication protocols.

J. Load Management System

The LMS Control and monitor the consumer’s load during normal conditions and peak time.
• In normal conditions, if the consumer exceeds the contracted load, the LMS give alarm then trips the
breaker after a pre-set time delay.
• During peak time, if the consumer exceeds the load previously determined by SEC, the LMS give alarm
and tripping / closing the breaker in a sequence and time delay provided by SEC.
• The LMS restore the power automatically after the peak period is over without the intervention of any
operator.

K. Digital Multimeter
Developed for measuring all the electrical parameters on network. Measured parameters are shown in
5 separate displays array. This allows to monitor more than 40 parameters at the same time. Current and
Voltage transformers ratios can be adjusted. Min. and Max. values for phase voltage, phase current and
total current demand values for phase current, total current and total active, reactive and apparent
power are recorded. DMM has MODBUS serial interface option
9 - Dimensions layout

ME6 dimension as MRMU

2303.0

2303.0

1137.0 1000.0

Height Depth Width Weight

2303 mm 1137 mm 2060mm 1400 Kg

PG Dimension L5 Dimension
2303.00

2303.00
1760.50

1763.00

1000.0 1268.00
500.00 1268.00

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10 - Type test
ME6 has undergone all the tests required by the international (IEC) Standards. In addition, tests
were carried out on ME6 units considered most sensitive to the effects of the tests and therfore
the results were extended across the whole range.

1. Impulse withstand-voltage tests

2. Power frequency withstand-voltage tests.
3. Temperature-rise tests.
4. Short time current tests
5. Verification of making and breaking capacity.
6. Mechanical endurance/operation tests.
7. Verification of degrees of protection for persons against contact with live and moving
parts.
8. Internal arc tests.
9. Protection degree test to IEC 60529.

Each switchgear unit is subjected to routine tests in the factory before delivery.
Notes

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Notes
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