Medium voltage switchgear

F400
Withdrawable circuit breaker 1 to 40.5 kV

The Guiding System, the new way to create your electrical installations
A comprehensive offer of products with consistent design The Guiding System is first and foremost a Merlin Gerin product offer covering all electrical distribution needs. However, what makes all the difference is that these products have been designed to operate togheter: mechanical and electrical compatibility, interoperability, modularity, communication. Thus the electrical installation is both optimised and more efficient: better continuity of supply, enhanced safety for people and equipment, guaranteed upgradeability, effective monitoring and control. Tools to simplify design and implementation With the Guiding System, you have a comprehensive range of tools - the Guiding Tools - that will help you increase your product knowledge and product utilisation. Of course this is in compliance with current standards and procedures. These tools include technical booklets and guides, design aid software, training courses, etc. and are regularly updated.

For a genuine partnership with you Because each electrical installation is unique, there is no standard solution. With the Guiding System, the variety of combinations allows for genuine customisation solutions. You can create and implement electrical installations to meet your creative requirements and design knowledge. You and Merlin Gerins Guiding System form a genuine partnership. For more details on the Guiding System, consult www.merlin-gerin.com

A consistent design of offers from Medium Voltage to Ultra terminal

All Merlin Gerin offers are designed according to electrical, mechanical and communication consistency rules. The products express this consistency by their overall design and shared ergonomics.
Electrical consistency: Each product complies with or enhances system performance at coordination level: breaking capacity, Isc, temperature rise, etc. for more safety, continuity of supply (discrimination) or economic optimisation (cascading). The leading edge technologies employed in Merlin Gerins Guiding System ensure high performance levels in discrimination and cascading of protection devices, electrodynamic withstand of switches and current distributors, heat loss of devices, distribution blocks and enclosures. Likewise, inter-product ElectroMagnetic Compatibilty (EMC) is guaranteed.

Discrimination guarantees co-ordination between the operating characteristics of serial-connected circuit-breakers. Should a fault occurs downstream, only the circuit-breaker placed immediately upstream from the fault will trip.

Mechanical consistency: Each product adopts dimensional standards simplifying and optimising its use within the system. It shares the same accessories and auxiliaries and complies with global ergonomic choices (utilisation mode, operating mode, setting and configuration devices, tools, etc.) making its installation and operation within the system a simpler process.

Prefabricated and tested solutions, upstream and downstream from the device complying with the IEC 60439-1 switchboard standard.

Communication consistency:
Thanks to the use of standard Web technologies, you can offer your customers intelligent Merlin Gerin switchboards allowing easy access to information: follow-up of currents, voltages, powers, consumption history, etc.

Each product complies with global choices in terms of communication protocols (Modbus, Ethernet, etc.) for simplified integration in the management, supervision and monitoring systems.

Guiding Tools for more efficient design and implementation of your installations.

SM6
Medium voltage switchboard system from 1 to 36 kV

Sepam
Protection relays

Masterpact
Protection switchgear from 100 to 6300 A

Trihal MV/LV dry cast resin transformer from 160 to 5000 kVA

Evolis MV vacuum switchgear and components from 1 to 24 kV.

The Technical guide

These technical guides help you comply with installation standards and rules i.e.: The electrical installation guide, the protection guide, the switchboard implementation guide, the technical booklets and the co-ordination tables all form genuine reference tools for the design of highperformance electrical installations. For example, the LV protection co-ordination guide - discrimination and cascading optimises choice of protection and connection devices while also increasing markedly continuity of supply in the installations.

CAD software and tools

The CAD software and tools enhance productivity and safety. They help you create your installations by simplifying product choice through easy browsing in the Guiding System offers. Last but not least, they optimise use of our products while also complying with standards and proper procedures.

Compact
Protection switchgear system from 100 to 630 A

Multi 9
Modular protection switchgear system up to 125 A

Prisma Plus
Functional system for electrical distribution switchboards up to 3200 A

Pragma Enclosures for distribution switchboards up to 160 A

Canalis Prefabricated Busbar Trunking from 25 to 4000 A

PowerLogic Power management

Training
Training allows you to acquire the Merlin Gerin expertise (installation design, work with power on, etc.) for increased efficiency and a guarantee of improved customer service. The training catalogue includes beginners courses in electrical distribution, knowledge of MV and LV switchgear, operation and maintenance of installations, design of LV installations to give but a few examples.

merlin-gerin.com
This international site allows you to access all the Merlin Gerin products in just 2 clicks via comprehensive range data-sheets, with direct links to: b complete library: technical documents, catalogs, FAQs, brochures b selection guides from the e-catalog b product discovery sites and their Flash animations. You will also find illustrated overviews, news to which you can subscribe, the list of country contacts

This international site allows you to access all the Merlin Gerin products in just 2 clicks via comprehensive range data-sheets, with direct links to: b complete library: technical documents, catalogs, FAQs, brochures b selection guides from the e-catalog. b product discovery sites and their Flash animations. You will also find illustrated overviews, news to which you can subscribe, the list of country contacts

These technical guides help you comply with installation standards and rules i.e.: the electrical installation guide, the protection guide, the switchboard implementation guide, the technical booklets and the co-ordination tables all form genuine reference tools for the design of high performance electrical installations. For example, the LV protection co-ordination guide - discrimination and cascading - optimises choice of protection and connection devices while also increasing markedly continuity of supply in the installations.

F400 range 1 to 40.5 kV

Contents

Overview Field of application Continuity of service in complete safety F400, a comprehensive solution Quality - environment F400 range Description Technical characteristics Operating conditions Personal protection Choice of functional units F400 products Feeders and incomers Bussectioning Bus riser Busbar metering Protection, monitoring and control Protection system Sepam 2000, Sepam 100 Sepam 2000 Sepam series 20, series 40, series 80 Monitoring and control equipment Instrument transformers Switchgear Withdrawable parts SF circuit breakers GMH operating mechanism SF1, SF2 circuit breaker selection guide Installation F400 connection Dimensions Dimensions with internal arc withstand Implementation examples Appendices F400 cubicle equipment

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Overview

Field of application

F400 is suitable for all electrical power distribution requirements from 1 to 40.5 kV
F400 is metal-enclosed switchgear with withdrawable units designed for indoor installation. F400 is designed for the MV section of HV/MV substations and high-power MV/MV substations. b v v v F400 offers: pre-engineered solutions that can be adapted to your specic requirements, signicantly reduced maintenance, local support centers throughout the world.

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b F400 gives you the advantages of: v continuity of service for your networks, v enhanced safety for your staff and operations, v optimized investment throughout the life of your installation, v the possibility of integrating your medium voltage switchboard into a monitoring and control system.

Applications
Power distribution
b Distribution substation, b Delivery substation, b Secondary transmission substation.
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Industry
b b b b b b Oil and gas, Chemical industry, Metallurgy, Car industry, Mining, Cement plants, etc.

Infrastructures
b b b b Airports, Ports, Hospitals, Water treatment, etc.

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Continuity of service in complete safety

F400 is the result of extensive experience acquired throughout the world. It provides your networks with a high level of availability and safety. F400 integrates a host of innovative solutions designed around proven techniques: high performance switchgear, digital protection, monitoring and control systems, enclosures capable of withstanding internal arcing.
Right from the design stage, F400 has taken three key user requirements into account:

Reliability
b Each performance level in the F400 range has been type tested. b F400 has been designed, manufactured and tested in accordance with the ISO 9001: 2000 quality standard. b Three-dimensional computer modeling techniques have been used to study the electrical elds.
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Simplicity
b A user interface that can be understood by all. b Interlocks and padlocks to prevent operator errors. b Sepam-type protection units for on-site information retrieval without the use of additional devices. b Maintenance limited to simple, routine operating checks and cleaning and greasing every 5 to 10 years. b Easy to install, as all the cubicles have the same engineering dimensions.
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Safety
b b b b b b All operations are performed from the front. Racking in or out is only permitted with the door closed. The power-on indicator is located on the front of the functional unit. The earthing switch has making capacity. Anti-reex handles are used for all operations. Internal arc withstand developed for all functional units.

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F400, a comprehensive solution

F400 provides the most efficient solutions for controlling and protecting a wide range of applications. Its constituent devices allow F400 to be easily integrated into a monitoring and control system.

Sepam protection relays

Sepam series 20, series 40 and series 80 digital protection relays take full advantage of Merlin Gerin's experience in electrical network protection. Sepam series 20, series 40 and series 80 have all the functions required to provide: b effective protection of people and property, b accurate measurements and detailed diagnoses, b full equipment control, b local or remote information and control.
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Easy upgradeability
Their modular design allows communication, digital I/O, analog output or temperature acquisition functions to be added.

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PowerMeter and Circuit Monitor metering units

One PowerLogic PowerMeter replaces several individual interconnected meters. This cost-effective, high-performance meter provides a full set of accurate true-rms measurements. The PowerLogic series 3000/4000 Circuit Monitor meets the requirements of critical power applications and large energy consumers by providing the information needed to adapt to the changes brought about by deregulation. It is used to measure the average cost of energy used over any length of time or in real time.

Control and monitoring

F400 can easily be integrated into: b an existing monitoring and control system: Sepam digital relays or PowerMeter/Circuit Monitor metering unit communicate via a standard protocol (Modbus), b a PowerLogic SMS monitoring system.
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F400, a comprehensive solution (continued)

Transparent Ready F400 option

F400 switchboards integrate Web technologies to enable you to find information about your electrical installation as easily as opening a Web page. All you need is a standard Web browser and a PC connected to your local area network.

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Simple choice
To order your Transparent Ready switchboard, simply choose either the TRe-1 or TRe-2 service level. A customized level is also available. The Transparent Ready F400 switchboard option comes equipped with a Web server including Web pages dedicated to power equipment data.

Easy to commission
Transparent Ready equipment is delivered ready to be connected and commissioned. A Quick Start guide, packaged with your switchboard, provides three easy-to-follow steps.

F400 switchboard

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Functionalities
Instantaneous readings Automatic display of updated measurements Circuit summary Displays the average rms current for the three phases (A rms), the active power (kW), the power factor, the circuit breaker status (if applicable), etc. Rms current Displays the rms current for each phase (A rms) for all circuits Maximum current Displays the average demand current for each phase (A) for all circuits Power Displays the present demand (kW), the peak demand (kW) and the time and date of the records Energy Displays the active energy (kWh) and reactive energy (kvarh) consumption and the time and date of the records Instantaneous readings, all devices Displays automatically updated readings for all the communicating devices used in the equipment Basic data, energy and trend logs Displays automatically updated readings for all the communicating devices used in the equipment Record display Displays data as time curves or tables Data table export Allows data tables to be exported in a standard Windows format

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F400, a comprehensive solution (continued)

Schneider Electric Services, by your side throughout the life of your installation
Specifying
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Modernizing

Specifying

We help you to define your solutions: selection guide, technical assistance, advice, etc.

Implementing
We oversee the completion and commissioning of your installation: design, cost optimization, guaranteed performances and dependability, commissioning tests, etc.

Operating
We help run your daily operations in real time: maintenance contract, technical assistance, supply of replacement parts, corrective and preventive maintenance, operation and maintenance training, etc.
Operating Implementing

Modernizing
We can bring the performance of your installation up to date: installation audit, switchgear diagnosis, adaptation and modification, end of life recycling, etc.

Examples of services provided

Warranty extension
We offer a warranty extension if we check your installation before it is commissioned.
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Circuit breaker diagnosis

Throughout the life of the equipment, its characteristics can be measured on a regular basis in order to optimize its maintenance. This service may be part of a global installation maintenance contract.

End of life recycling

Schneider Electric Services provides you with an operational system for recycling your medium voltage switchgear.

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Quality - environment

Certified quality: ISO 9001

A major asset
Schneider Electric integrates into each of its units a functional organizational structure the main purpose of which is to check quality and monitor compliance with standards. This procedure is: b uniform throughout all departments, b recognized by many customers and approved organizations. But above all, it is its strict application that has enabled us to obtain the recognition of an independent organization: AFAQ (the French Quality Assurance Association). The quality system used in the design and manufacture of F400 is certified as conforming to the requirements of the ISO 9001: 2000 quality assurance standard.
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Strict, systematic checks

During its manufacture, each F400 undergoes systematic routine tests to check its quality and conformity: b sealing test, b lling pressure test, b measurement of opening and closing speeds, b operating torque measurement, b dielectric test, b safety system and locking tests, b low voltage component tests, b verication of the conformity of drawings and diagrams. The results obtained are recorded and signed on the test certificate for each device by the quality control department.

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Environmental conservation
As part of the groups environmental policy, Schneider Electric Services provides you with an operational system for recovering medium voltage switchgear, which eliminates any discharge into the atmosphere. To help you protect the environment and spare you the task of storing or dismantling the equipment, Schneider Electric Services offers to take back your equipment at the end of its life. F400 has been designed with environmental protection in mind: b the materials used, insulators and conductors are identied and can easily be separated and recycled, b the SF6 can be recovered when the equipment reaches the end of its life and reused after treatment, b production sites are certied to ISO 14000.

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Description

Rotary voltage transformers (PT)

LV control cabinet

Circuit breaker Current transformers (CT)

Cable connection

Busbar compartment

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Description (continued)

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F400 switchboards are made up of several interconnected functional units. A single busbar is used to connect the power between functional units within a switchboard. The permanent electrical continuity of all the metal frames is provided by connecting the earthing busbar of each functional unit to the main earthing circuit of the switchboard. Low voltage wiring trays run across the switchboard above the LV compartments. LV cables can enter the switchboard through the top or bottom of each functional unit.

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Composition of an F400 switchboard

Circuit breaker compartment

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Cable compartment

Busbar compartment

Description of a functional unit

A functional unit comprises all the protective main and auxiliary circuit equipment. Each functional unit combines all the components required to fulfill its function: b the cubicle, b the protection, monitoring and control system, b the withdrawable part.

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Description (continued)

The F400 cubicle is type LSC2B (Loss of Service Continuity Category) as defined by IEC 62271-200. This category specifies the possibility of the power being allowed to remain on in one compartment while another compartment is open. The medium voltage parts are separated by metal partitions (PM class) which are earthed. The F400 cubicle consists of three MV compartments: b the circuit breaker compartment containing the withdrawable part (circuit breaker, disconnector unit or earthing unit), b the busbar compartment, b the cable connection compartment containing the earthing switch, the current sensors and any voltage transformers. The F400 cubicle is available in 2 versions: b a standard version, b an internal arcing version with IAC-AFLR classication. The low voltage auxiliaries and the monitoring unit are located in a low voltage control cabinet which is separate from the medium voltage section. Four basic functional units are provided: b incomer or feeder AD6 - RD6 b in-line bussectioning CL6 - GL6 b busbar metering and earthing TT6 b busbar metering LB6 The AD and CL cubicles have withdrawable switchgear.

IAC (internal arc classification) The different sides of metal-enclosed switchgear can have different classes of accessibility. The following codification is used to identify these panels (in accordance with IEC 62271-200). A: accessibility restricted to authorized personnel F: access to the front panel L: access to the side panels R: access to the rear panel

Cable compartment
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LV control cabinet

Busbar compartment

Circuit breaker compartment

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Description (continued)

Protection, monitoring and control system

This system includes the following equipment: b Sepam protection, monitoring and control unit, b Current sensors, which may be of 3 types: v functional current transformers, v DIN format current transformers, v low voltage toroid type current transformers. b Voltage transformers: v withdrawable fused voltage transformers, v xed voltage transformers. b CSH type homopolar toroids.

Withdrawable part
The withdrawable part includes: b The circuit breaker or the earthing unit with its closing and opening mechanism, or the disconnector unit, b The racking in/out handle propulsion mechanism, interlocks for xing the withdrawable part rmly to the xed part in the operating or disconnected position.

Surface treatment
b All the metal surfaces of the switchboard are treated to protect them from corrosion. b The metal is manufactured in accordance with a galvanization process dened by ISO 3575. b The metal front panels are electrogalvanized with an epoxy polyester coating, standard color RAL 9002 and their surface has been tested in accordance with ISO 6272.

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Technical characteristics

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The values below are given for normal operating conditions as defined in IEC 62271-200 and IEC 62271-1.

Technical characteristics of the F400 range

Basic cubicle
Rated voltage (kV) Rated frequency Normal rated current Ur fr Ir kV rms Hz A rms 36 50/60 1250 36 50/60 2500 Insulation rated voltage Industrial frequency withstand rated voltage (50 Hz - 1 min) Lightning impulse withstand voltage (1.2/50 s) Permissible rated short-time withstand current (1) 36 50/60 1250 36 50/60 2500 36 50/60 1250 36 50/60 2500 40.5 50/60 1250 40.5 50/60 1250

Ud Up Ik

kV rms 70 kV peak 170 kA rms 3s 25

70 170 25

70 170 31.5

70 170 31.5

70 170

70 170

95 185 25

95 185 31.5

40 Electrodynamic rated withstand Ip kA peak 62.5 62.5 79 Internal arc withstand kA/1 s kA/0.5 s kA/0.15 s coating LV control cabinet between compartments SF1 SF2 Isc 25 31.5 40 IP3X IP4X IP2X SF1 25 SF2 25 SF2 31.5 Electrodynamic rated withstand Ip kA peak 62.5 62.5 79 79 100 SF2 31.5 40 SF2 25 31.5 40 IP3X IP4X IP2X 25 31.5 40 IP3X IP4X IP2X 79 25 31.5 40 IP3X IP4X IP2X 100 25 31.5 40 IP3X IP4X IP2X

40 62.5 79 100 25 31.5 40 IP3X IP4X IP2X 25 31.5 40 IP3X IP4X IP2X SF1 SF2 25 31.5 40 62.5 79 100 1250 2500 1250 SF2 25 31.5 40 IP3X IP4X IP2X

Standard protection index

Circuit breaker
Type of circuit breaker Rated short-circuit cut-off current

Busbars
Maximum normal rated current 1250 1250 2500 2500 2500 2500 (1) For functional units equipped with circuit breakers, the breaking capacity is equal to the short time withstand current. In all cases, the device peak making capacity in kA is equal to 2.5 times the rms short time withstand current. Ir A rms 1250 2500

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Operating conditions

Working conditions
Normal working conditions in accordance with IEC 62271-1 for indoor switchgear
b Ambient air temperature: v less than or equal to 40C, v less than or equal to 35C on average over 24 hours, v greater than or equal to 5C. b Altitude: v less than or equal to 1000 m, v above 1000 m, a derating coefcient will be applied (please consult us). b Atmosphere: v little or no dust, smoke, salt, corrosive or ammable gas and vapor (clean industrial air). b Humidity: v average relative humidity over 24 hours y 95%, v average relative humidity over 1 month y 90%, v average vapor pressure over 24 hours y 2.2 kPa, v average vapor pressure over 1 month y 1.8 kPa.
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Specific operating conditions (consult us)

F400 has been developed to meet the following specific conditions: b temperature (possible derating), b altitudes (possible derating).

Storage conditions
In order to retain all the qualities of a functional unit during prolonged storage, we recommend that the equipment is kept in its original packaging, in a dry place sheltered from the sun and rain at a temperature between 25C and + 55C.

Standards
The F400 range conforms to the following IEC international standards: b IEC 62271-1: common clauses for high-voltage switchgear, b IEC 62271-200: AC metal-enclosed switchgear for rated voltages between 1 and 52 kV, b IEC 62271-100: high-voltage alternating current circuit-breakers, b IEC 60282-2: high-voltage fuses, b IEC 62271-102: alternating current disconnectors and earthing switches, b IEC 60255: measuring relays and protection equipment, b IEC 60044-1: current transformers, b IEC 60044-2: voltage transformers.

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Personal protection

F400 internal arcing (in conformance with IEC 62271-200)

Annex A of IEC 62271-200 defines the method for testing the metal-enclosed switchgear under conditions of arcing due to an internal fault. The F400 cubicle conforms to this standard and has successfully passed all the type tests specified by this standard. The F400 cubicle is therefore designed to provide the highest possible degree of protection for operators in the vicinity of the equipment in the event of an internal fault.
The F400 internal arc protection is AFLR type (all four sides of the cubicle are protected) in order to protect operators when they go behind the cubicle. The F400 switchboard is installed in a room with a minimum height of 4 m. F400 is designed to eliminate the effects of internal arcing safely, by: b locating metal aps above the enclosure to limit overpressure in the compartments in the event of an internal fault, b using nonammable materials for the cubicle, v F400 can be tted with an optional system to detect internal arcing and disconnect the power supply in order to limit the duration of the fault current to less than 140 ms.

Switchboard operations
The switchboards are installed, operated and maintained from the front panel. Certain installation and maintenance operations are performed from the rear of the cubicle: b installation of medium voltage cables, b operation of voltage transformers (PT).

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Personal protection (continued)

Dependable mechanical control devices

The switchboards are operated from the front panel. The operator is guided by means of pictograms on each front panel, which make it very easy to understand the sequence of operations and the status of the devices. Interlocks and padlocks prevent operator error. The operator is protected by several additional security levels: b Racking in or out is only permitted with the door closed. b The comprehensive set of mechanical and electrical interlocks prevent operator error. Keylocks or padlocks can be added, depending on the specic operating procedures required. Each selector can be tted with one to three padlocks. b All operations are performed from the front panel. b The power-on indicator is located on the front panel of the functional unit, in the immediate vicinity of the earthing switch control.

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Voltage indicators (VPIS)

Earthing switch control Keylock Rack-in inhibition

Rack-in/out Earthing switch position indicator Rack-in/out indicator 4-position selector b extraction b test b rack-in b in operation Open pushbutton Circuit breaker control

Options
b Circuit breaker disabling during extraction. This function enables the circuit breaker control springs to be disabled during the extraction process. b Rack-in inhibition. This function prevents the withdrawable part from being racked in.

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Choice of functional units

The F400 range comprises 11 functional applications. The table below can be used to link requirements to functional units and gives information on the general composition of each unit.

Selection:
You want to supply power to a transformer. You have selected a transformer feeder/breaker. The corresponding functional unit will therefore be a TF-B, comprising an AD cubicle fitted with a withdrawable circuit breaker and a transformer Sepam.

Function

Incomer (1)

Feeder

Line

Transformer

Generator

Line

Transformer

Functional unit
Cubicle Device Sepam protection relays

LI-B
AD6 Circuit breaker Substation application

TI-B
AD6 Circuit breaker Transformer application

GI-B
AD6 Circuit breaker Generator application

LF-B
AD6 Circuit breaker Substation application

TF-B
AD6 Circuit breaker Transformer application

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(1) The direct incomer (functional unit without a circuit breaker, fitted with a fixed busbar bridge) is produced using an RD6 cubicle.

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F400 single-line diagrams

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Choice of functional units (continued)

Feeder

Bussectioning

Busbar metering Busbar metering and earthing

Substation

Motor

Capacitor

Switchboard

MF-B
AD6 Circuit breaker Motor application

CB-B
AD6 Circuit breaker Capacitor application

BS-B
CL6 and GL6 Circuit breaker Busbar application

SS-B
AD6 Circuit breaker Substation application

BB-V
TT6

BB-C
LB6

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Feeders and incomers AD6

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Functions
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b Cubicle v standard LSC2B PM, v IAC AFLR LSC2B PM (option). b LV control cabinet b v v v Withdrawable part SF1 and SF2 1250 A circuit breakers, SF2 2500 A circuit breaker, disconnector unit.

b Voltage transformers (phase/earth) v withdrawable with fuses, v xed. b Earthing switch v making capacity. b Voltage indicator v VPIS. b Cable connection (from the bottom, rear access) v single-pole (1 to 4 cables), v three-pole (1 to 4 cables). b Current transformers
No. of windings 3 maximum u3 Functional CTs b b b b Conventional DIN format CT b b LV toroid type CT

b Anti-condensation heating element b Lightning arrester (option) b Incomer from the top (adaptation) v cables, v busbars.

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Feeders and incomers RD6

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Functions
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b Cubicle v standard LSC2B PM, v IAC AFLR LSC2B PM (option). b LV control cabinet b Voltage transformers (phase/earth) v withdrawable with fuses, v xed. b Earthing switch v making capacity. b Voltage indicator v VPIS. b Cable connection (from the bottom, rear access) v single-pole (1 to 4 cables), v three-pole (1 to 4 cables). b Current transformers
No. of windings 3 maximum u3 Functional CTs b b b b Conventional DIN format CT b b LV toroid type CT

b Anti-condensation heating element b Lightning arrester (option) b Incomer from the top (adaptation) v cables, v busbars.

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Bussectioning CL6

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Functions
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b Cubicle v standard LSC2B PM, v IAC AFLR LSC2B PM (option). b LV control cabinet b v v v Withdrawable part SF1 and SF2 1250 A circuit breakers, SF2 2500 A circuit breaker, disconnector unit.

b Voltage transformers phase/earth (option) v withdrawable with fuses, v xed. b Voltage indicator (option) v VPIS. b Anti-condensation heating element

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Bus riser GL6

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Functions
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b Cubicle v standard LSC2B PM, v IAC AFLR LSC2B PM (option). b LV control cabinet b Voltage transformers (phase/earth) v withdrawable with fuses, v xed. b Voltage indicator (option) v VPIS. b Current transformers (1 or 2 sets) v conventional DIN format current transformers. b Anti-condensation heating element

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Busbar metering TT6

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Functions
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b Cubicle v standard LSC2B PM, v IAC AFLR LSC2B PM (option). b LV control cabinet b Voltage transformers (phase/earth) v withdrawable with fuses, v xed. b Earthing switch v making capacity. b Voltage indicator v VPIS. b Anti-condensation heating element b Lightning arrester (option)

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Busbar metering LB6

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Functions
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b Cubicle v standard LSC2B PM, v IAC AFLR LSC2B PM (option). b LV control cabinet b Current transformers v conventional DIN format current transformers. b Anti-condensation heating element

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Protection system Sepam range

Each F400 functional unit is fitted with a protection, monitoring and control system consisting of: b instrument transformers to measure the required electrical values (phase current, residual current, voltages, etc.), b protection relays, with functions appropriate for the part of the network to be protected, b metering equipment, to provide information to operators, b low voltage relays to control, amongst other things, the breaking device (circuit breaker) of the withdrawable part, b various auxiliaries: secondary circuit test units, etc.

Voltage transformer
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Current transformer

Metering equipment protection relay

LPCT or LV toroid current transformer (please consult us)

Switchgear (circuit breaker)

Sepam: digital protection relays

Sepam is a range of digital protection relays central to the protection, monitoring and control system of the F400 functional unit: all the necessary protection, metering, control, monitoring and indication functions are performed by Sepam. Like the F400 range, the Sepam range of relays is designed to provide the optimum solution for each application; it includes: b Sepam S, for the protection of substation incomers and feeders, b Sepam B, for the protection of busbars, b Sepam T, for the protection of transformers, b Sepam M, for the protection of motors, b Sepam G, for the protection of generators, b Sepam C, for the protection of capacitors. The Sepam range consists of: b Sepam series 20, series 40 and series 80, a range of modular protection relays to meet your specic needs, b Sepam 2000, a range of performance-focused protection relays.
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Advantages of Sepam
Reliability
b Over 20 years of experience in multi-function digital relays for the protection of medium-voltage electrical networks. b Cumulative experience of more than 150,000 Sepam protection relays in use in over 90 countries.

Quality
b Design quality based on dependability objectives and a thorough analysis of environmental constraints: temperature, pollution, EMC, dielectric strength, etc. b Manufacturing quality based on procurement agreements with suppliers and quality control at all stages of the manufacturing phases.

Easy to use
b Local operation facilitated by the ergonomic man-machine interface (MMI) providing users with clear, comprehensive information in their own language. b Easy to set up with the exible user-friendly conguration software.

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Sepam 2000 Sepam 100

Sepam 2000, for all applications

The Sepam 2000 range of digital protection units provides comprehensive solutions for all applications: substations, busbars, transformers and motors, generators and capacitors. Different types of Sepam 2000 are provided for each type of equipment to be protected. For example, there are more than 30 different types of dedicated Sepam 2000 for protecting transformers. Each Sepam 2000 is an optimized solution designed to meet the actual requirements of a functional application as closely as possible and including all the necessary, ready-to-use functions. The performance-focused, Sepam 2000 includes the following functions: b measurement functions: measurement of currents and voltages, measurement of power and active and reactive energy, etc. b protection functions: directional phase and earthing protection, b differential transformer or machine protection, etc. b monitoring and control functions: Sepam 2000 is a real programmable logical controller which is pre-programmed to perform standard monitoring and control functions and which can be reprogrammed to handle any specic automated control function. To choose the type of Sepam 2000 best suited to your application, see Sepam 2000 product range (ref. AC0401) which contains: b comprehensive selection charts to enable you to choose the right Sepam for your application, b Sepam characteristics.
MT20097

Sepam 2000

E61780

Additional Sepam 100 modules

Sepam 100 modules complete the Sepam range and can be installed separately or combined with a Sepam protection relay, Sepam 2000, Sepam series 20, 40 or 80. There are several types of Sepam 100: b Sepam 100 MI, breaking device local control and indication modules (various block diagrams are available), b Sepam 100 LD, high impedance differential protection, b Sepam 100 LA, self-powered protection (back-up protection without auxiliary power supply).
PE60116 PE60117 PE60118

Sepam 100MI

Sepam 100LD

Sepam 100LA

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Sepam 2000 Selection guide

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Functions
Functional units Applications
Measurements Current

Sepam 2000
SS-B, BS-B, LF-B, LI-B Substation Busbar TI-B, TF-B Transfo. MF-B Motor GI-B Generator CB-B Capacitor

Voltages and frequencies

Powers and energies tTemperatures Protection Phase Earth Imbalance Directional Differential Restricted earthing differential Overload Motor Voltage Frequency Decoupling (df/dt) Specific

I1/I2/I3/I0 IM1/IM2/IM3 Itrip 1/2/3/0 U21/U32/U13 V1,V2,V3 V0 Vd f P/Q, PM/QM, cos Ea/Er ANSI codes 50/51 50N/51N 46 67/67N 87T/87M/87B 64REF 49/49T/38 37/48/51LR/66 59/27 59N 81H/81L 81R

b b

b b b b b 67N 87M b b

b b b b b b 87M b b b b

b b b

b b

b b b 87T b b

b b

49 27/59

b b b 32P 79 27R

b b b 25 27D

50N/51 32P and (neutral point) 32Q/40 50/51 27D/47 (tank earth) 27R

32P, 32Q/40 25 50V/51V

step imbalance

Network diagnosis Oscillography Switchgear diagnosis Operating time Trip currents, sum of breaking currents A2 Trip circuit monitoring Watchdog Communication Protocol Interface Control and monitoring Inputs/outputs basic maximum Breaking device control Logical selectivity Customization parameter setting programming b Standard functions

2 recordings of 86 periods

b b b b b b 1 output/4 contacts: 2 x (1NC + 1NO) Modbus RS485, 2 or 4 wires 10I/6O On/Off 26I/14O On/Off b b b b

b b

b b

b b

b b b b

b b b b

b b b b

b b b b

b b b b

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Sepam series 20, series 40, series 80

0

The Sepam range of protection relays is designed to operate machines and electrical distribution networks in industrial installations and in energy distributors substations at all voltage levels. It consists of three groups of products: b Sepam series 20, for usual applications, b Sepam series 40, for demanding applications, b Sepam series 80, for customized applications. To satisfy all requirements, from the simplest to the most comprehensive.

Sepam multi-function protection relays

A range of solutions to suit your application
b Substation protection (incomers, feeders and busbars), b Transformer protection, b Motor and generator protection.

All the functions your application requires

b b b b Effective protection of people and property, Accurate measurements and detailed diagnosis, Integral equipment control, Local or remote indication and operation.

Flexibility and upgradeability

To ensure that the facility is suitable for use in as many situations as possible and to enable it to be upgraded in the future, Sepams functions can be enhanced at any time by adding optional modules.

PE55170

PE40013

1 3

Sepam series 20, series 40 and series 80

7 6

Sepam series 80 modular architecture 1- Base unit, with integrated 4- 2 independent Modbus or remote advanced mancommunication ports. b direct connection to 2-wire machine interface. RS 485, 4-wire RS 485 or fiber 2- Parameters and settings optic networks, saved on removable b connection to Ethernet TCP/IP memory cartridge. network via PowerLogic System 3- 42 logic inputs and 23 Webserver (Transparent Ready). relay outputs with 3 optional 5- Processing of data from modules providing 14 inputs 16 temperature sensors. and 6 outputs. 6- One 0-10 mA, 4-20 mA or 0-20 mA low level analog output.

7- Software tool: b Sepam parameter and protection setting and control logic customization, b local or remote operation of the facility, b retrieval and display of oscillography records.

Simplicity
Easy of installation
b Easy-to-install remote modules common to all Sepams.

Implementation assistance
b Predened functions implemented by simple parameter setting, b Powerful, user-friendly PC conguration software.

Intuitive use
b Clear graphic LCD display of all data required for local operation and diagnosis of the installation, b The working language can be customized to be understood by all users.

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Sepam series 20, series 40, series 80 Selection guide

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Sepam

Protection
Basic Specific

Functional units and applications

SS-B, BS-B, LF-B, LI-B Substation Busbar TI-B, MF-B TF-B Transfo. Motor GI-B Generator

Sepam series 20 b 10 logic inputs b 8 relay outputs b 8 temperature sensor inputs b 1 Modbus communication port

DE56711

Current protection

S20

T20

M20

DE56712

Voltage and frequency protection Frequencyderived

B21

B22

Sepam series 40 b 10 logic inputs b 8 relay outputs b 16 temperature sensor inputs b 1 Modbus communication port b logic equations editor

Current, voltage and frequency protection Directional earth

S40

T40

G40

DE56713

S41

M41

Directional earth and phase Sepam series 80 b 42 logic inputs b 23 relay outputs b 16 temperature sensor inputs b 2 Modbus communication ports b logic equations editor

S42

T42

Current, voltage and frequency protection Directional earth

S80

DE56714

S81

T81

M81

DE56715

Directional earth and phase Transformer of group assembly differential

S82

T82

G82

T87

M88

G88

Machine Differential

M87

G87

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Monitoring and control equipment

Power metering unit

PE56229

PowerLogic Power Meters combine in one very compact box all the measurements required for monitoring an electrical installation. Applications b Local measurements, b Sub-metering, cost allocation, b Remote monitoring of the electrical installation. Other devices, such as the PowerLogic Circuit Monitor, are available for use on MV and LV networks. The main functions provided are energy management, analysis of the quality of the energy and data recording.

Low voltage components

PE56230 PE56231

Integration of standard Merlin Gerin and Telemecanique components in the low voltage compartment. Examples b 1 to 100 A low voltage circuit breakers, b Pushbuttons, b Rotary switches, b Indicator lights, b Photoelectric sensors.

PE56232

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Instrument transformers

Conventional current transformers are used to provide power to measuring, metering or monitoring devices. They measure primary currents from 50 A to 2500 A. Schneider Electric has drawn up a list of preferred current transformers which are appropriate for use with digital protection devices to make it easier to determine accuracy characteristics. The live parts of the dry-insulated current transformers are integrated into a resin enclosure. These compact transformers have excellent electrical and mechanical characteristics and are fully protected against fire hazards. Conventional current transformers provide power to the current circuits of the measuring instruments and/or protection devices.

Functional current transformers

F400 cubicles are fitted with functional current transformers. These transformers are integrated into the power bushings on which the fixed rack-in contacts are mounted. The current transformers have one, two or three 1 or 5 A secondary windings (1). The transformation ratios can be changed in the LV control cabinet.
Functional current transformer
PE55032

Technical characteristics
Measurement VA Protection VA cl 0.5 5P20
10-20 15-30 15-30 15-30 15-30 15-30 15 15 15 5-10 5-10 5-10 5-10 5-10 5-10 5 5 5

Type

Ratio (A/A)

Ith max
25 kA/1 s 25 kA/3 s b b b b b b b b b 31.5 kA/1 s 31.5 kA/3 s 40 kA/1 s b b b b b b b b b b b b b b b b b b b b b b b b b b b 40 kA/3 s

TCF4/N2

TCF4G/N2

50-100/5-5 100-200/5-5 200-400/5-5 300-600/5-5 400-800/5-5 600-1200/5-5 1500/5-5 2000/5-5 2500/5-5

b b b b b b b b b

b b b b b b

(1) For all other characteristics, please contact us.

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Instrument transformers (continued)

DIN format current transformers

F400 cubicles are fitted with DIN format current transformers when the installation requires additional secondary windings (>3). The current transformers have one, two or three 1 to 5 A secondary windings (1). The transformation ratios can be changed in the LV control cabinet.
PE50206

DIN format current transformer

Technical characteristics
Measurement VA Protection VA cl 0.5 5P20
5-10 5-10 5-10 5-10 5-10 5-10 5 5 5

Type

Ratio (A/A)

Ith max
25 kA/1 s 25 kA/3 s b b b b b b b b b 31.5 kA/1 s 31.5 kA/3 s 40 kA/1 s b b b b b b b b b b b b b b b b b b b b b b b b b b b 40 kA/3 s

50-100/5-5 10-20 100-200/5-5 15-30 200-400/5-5 15-30 300-600/5-5 15-30 400-800/5-5 15-30 600-1200/5-5 15-30 1500/5-5 15 2000/5-5 15 2500/5-5 15 (1) For all other characteristics, please contact us.

ARM9T/N2

b b b b b b b b b

b b b b b b

LV toroid type current transformers

F400 cubicles can be fitted with low voltage toroid type current transformers. F400 cubicles are fitted with LV toroid type current transformers when the installation requires additional secondary windings (>3). AOPC, ARL4 and ARL5 toroid current transformers are installed in the cable compartment. The toroid accepts the secondary windings; the cable is the primary winding. The transformers have a primary current of 50 to 2500 A and a secondary current of 1 to 5 A. The type of AOPC, ARL4 and ARL5 current transformer selected depends on the number of medium voltage cables installed in the F400 cubicle. Type of connection pads (for reference only)
Rated voltage Rated current Short-circuit current Max. number of cables by phase(2) size 2 3 4 Max. number of CTs by phase and type 2 x AOPC 2 x ARL4 2 x ARL5
PE40325

ARL4 current transformer

kV 12-36 12-36 12-36

A 1250/1600 2000 2500

kA 31.5 31.5 31.5

(2) Cable section for size 3 connection pads: 150 to 630 mm2.

CSH type homopolar toroid

CSH 120 and CSH 200 homopolar toroids provide more sensitive protection by measuring earth fault currents directly. They are specifically designed for the Sepam range and can be connected directly to the residual current of the Sepam devices. They differ only in their diameter: b CSH 120 - internal diameter 120 mm, b CSH 200 - internal diameter 200 mm.
E28678

CSH homopolar toroid

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Instrument transformers (continued)

The voltage transformers supply: b the measuring, metering or monitoring instruments, b the relays or safety devices. They are installed in the cable connection compartment in the case of incomer/ feeder cubicles and in the busbar compartment in the case of bussectioning and bus riser cubicles. The live parts of the dry-insulated voltage transformers are integrated into a resin enclosure. These compact transformers have excellent electrical and mechanical characteristics and are fully protected against fire hazards.

Rotary voltage transformers

F400 cubicles are fitted with rotary voltage transformers. The three phase/earth voltage transformers are disconnectable devices. Each one is protected by a fuse incorporated into the transformer primary winding. They are operated simultaneously from the rear of the cubicle. When the voltage transformers are in the isolated, position, the following operations can be performed with the cubicle powered on: b a fuse can be replaced by opening a safety ap, b transformers can be accessed by installing a padlockable separator.
PE55034

Rotary voltage transformer

Type of VT Ratio
Primary voltage 30000 / 3 33000 / 3 34500 / 3 35000 / 3 VRP4n/S2 20000 / 3 1st secondary winding voltage 100 / 3 110 / 3 115 / 3 110 / 3 100 / 3 100 / 3 2nd secondary winding voltage

1st secondary winding (VA - class)

2nd secondary winding (VA - class)

Flow

VRP4n/S1

22000 / 3

110 / 3

110 / 3

30000 / 3

100 / 3

100 / 3

33000 / 3

110 / 3

110 / 3

34500 / 3

115 / 3

115 / 3

35000 / 3

110 / 3

110 / 3

50-100 VA cl. 0.5 150 VA cl. 1 50-100 VA cl. 0.5 150 VA cl. 1 50-100 VA cl. 0.5 150 VA cl. 1 50-100 VA cl. 0.5 150 VA cl. 1 50-100 VA cl. 0.5 150 VA cl. 1 50 VA cl. 0.5 75 VA cl. 1 50-100 VA cl. 0.5 150 VA cl. 1 50 VA cl. 0.5 75 VA cl. 1 50-100 VA cl. 0.5 150 VA cl. 1 50 VA cl. 0.5 75 VA cl. 1 50-100 VA cl. 0.5 150 VA cl. 1 50 VA cl. 0.5 75 VA cl. 1 50-100 VA cl. 0.5 150 VA cl. 1 50 VA cl. 0.5 75 VA cl. 1 50-100 VA cl. 0.5 150 VA cl. 1 50 VA cl. 0.5 75 VA cl. 1

100 VA 3P 100 VA 3P 50 VA cl. 0.5/3P 75 VA cl. 1/3P 100 VA 3P 100 VA 3P 50 VA cl. 0.5/3P 75 VA cl. 1/3P 100 VA 3P 100 VA 3P 50 VA cl. 0.5/3P 75 VA cl. 1/3P 100 VA 3P 100 VA 3P 50 VA cl. 0.5/3P 75 VA cl. 1/3P 100 VA 3P 100 VA 3P 50 VA cl. 0.5/3P 75 VA cl. 1/3P 100 VA 3P 100 VA 3P 50 VA cl. 0.5/3P 75 VA cl. 1/3P

not simultaneous not simultaneous simultaneous simultaneous not simultaneous not simultaneous simultaneous simultaneous not simultaneous not simultaneous simultaneous simultaneous not simultaneous not simultaneous simultaneous simultaneous not simultaneous not simultaneous simultaneous simultaneous not simultaneous not simultaneous simultaneous simultaneous

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Instrument transformers (continued)

Fixed voltage transformers

PE56327

F400 cubicles can be fitted with fixed voltage transformers. The three transformers are phase/earth type voltage transformers.

Fixed voltage transformer

Type of VT Ratio
Primary voltage 20000 / 3

Ratio
1st secondary winding voltage 100 / 3

Ratio
2nd secondary winding voltage 100 / 3

1st secondary winding (VA - class)

2nd secondary winding (VA - class)

Flow

VRF3n/S2

22000 / 3

110 / 3

110 / 3

30000 / 3

100 / 3

100 / 3

33000 / 3

110 / 3

110 / 3

35000 / 3

110 / 3

110 / 3

50-100 VA cl. 0.5 150 VA cl. 1 50 VA cl. 0.5 75 VA cl. 1 50-100 VA cl. 0.5 150 VA cl. 1 50 VA cl. 0.5 75 VA cl. 1 50-100 VA cl. 0.5 150 VA cl. 1 50 VA cl. 0.5 75 VA cl. 1 50-100 VA cl. 0.5 150 VA cl. 1 50 VA cl. 0.5 75 VA cl. 1 50-100 VA cl. 0.5 150 VA cl. 1 50 VA cl. 0.5 75 VA cl. 1

100 VA 3P 100 VA 3P 50 VA cl. 0.5/3P 75 VA cl. 1/3P 100 VA 3P 100 VA 3P 50 VA cl. 0.5/3P 75 VA cl. 1/3P 100 VA 3P 100 VA 3P 50 VA cl. 0.5/3P 75 VA cl. 1/3P 100 VA 3P 100 VA 3P 50 VA cl. 0.5/3P 75 VA cl. 1/3P 100 VA 3P 100 VA 3P 50 VA cl. 0.5/3P 75 VA cl. 1/3P

not simultaneous not simultaneous simultaneous simultaneous not simultaneous not simultaneous simultaneous simultaneous not simultaneous not simultaneous simultaneous simultaneous not simultaneous not simultaneous simultaneous simultaneous not simultaneous not simultaneous simultaneous simultaneous

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Withdrawable parts

They include: b the circuit breaker with its opening and closing mechanism, the disconnector unit or the earthing unit, b the racking in/out handle propulsion mechanism, b interlocks for xing the withdrawable part rmly to the xed part. F400 SF1 or SF2 circuit breakers use sulphur hexafluoride (SF6) for insulation and breaking. The live parts are housed in a sealed pressure system type insulating enclosure in compliance with IEC 62271-100. The devices used to equip the F400 range of functional units have outstanding features: b long service life, b maintenance-free live parts, b high electrical endurance, b very low overvoltage, b dependability, b environmental insensitivity, b breaking capacity and dielectric strength maintained at atmospheric pressure, b low lling pressure.

PE56329

Circuit breaker
DE56716

A circuit breaker is a safety device used to operate and protect electrical distribution networks. It is fitted in the F400 cubicle to protect all the downstream components in the event of a short-circuit.

Earthing unit
DE56717

The earthing unit is a safety feature used to earth the cubicle busbar. It is installed in place of the circuit breaker and provides many locking possibilities.

Disconnector unit
DE56718

The disconnector unit enables the upper and lower part of the cubicle to be shortcircuited. It is installed in place of the circuit breaker and provides the same locking possibilities.

Racking handle
DE56719

This handle is used to: b rack the withdrawable part in/out, b open/close the earthing switch.

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SF circuit breakers

SF range
SF circuit breakers work on the basis of the puffer type principle in SF6, which is used as a breaking and insulating gas. Each of the three poles is independent and has a sealed pressure system type insulating enclosure in compliance with IEC 62271-1. Each pole forms a gas-tight unit filled with SF6 at a low relative pressure of 0.25 to 0.35 MPa (2.5 to 3.5 bar) depending on the performance level required. An optional pressure switch on each pole operates an alarm in the event of a pressure drop. SF6 circuit breakers are actuated by a GMH energy accumulation control.
PE50184

SF6, the ideal breaking gas for circuit breakers

The sulphur hexafluoride (SF6) provides the insulation and breaking functions in SF circuit breakers. The live parts are housed in an insulating enclosure which is sealed for life, as specified in IEC 62271-100. The switchgear used in the F400 cubicles therefore has the following characteristics: b long service life, b maintenance-free live parts, b high electrical endurance, b very low overvoltage, b dependability, b environmental insensitivity, b possibility of continuous monitoring of the status of the circuit breaker.
PE50183

Puffer: operating principle

PE55037

The main contacts and arcing contacts are initially closed (fig. 1).

Pre-compression (fig. 2)
When the contacts begin to open, the piston compresses the SF6 gas slightly in the compression chamber.

Arcing period (fig. 3)

The arc appears between the arcing contacts. The piston continues its movement. A small quantity of gas, directed by the insulating nozzle, is injected across the arc. For low current breaking, the arc is cooled by forced convection. However, for high current breaking, thermal expansion causes the hot gases to move towards the cooler parts of the unit. The distance between the two arcing contacts then becomes sufficient for the current to be broken permanently when it first reaches the zero point, due to the dielectric properties of the SF6.

Fig. 1

Fig. 2

Sweeping overtravel (fig. 4)

The moving parts finish their movement and the injection of cold gas continues until the contacts are completely open.

Fig. 3

Fig. 4

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GMH operating mechanism

028368

SF circuit breakers are actuated by the GMH operating mechanism which ensures that the closing and opening speed of the breaking device is not operator-dependent. The circuit breakers are fitted with a GMH electrical operating mechanism. They are used for remote operation and to ensure a fast resetting cycle.

The GMH electrical operating mechanism includes:

b an energy accumulation mechanism that stores, in the springs, the energy required to close and open the breaker, b a manual lever-operated resetting device, b an electrical motor-operated resetting device that automatically resets the control as soon as the breaker closes (time y 15 s), b a mechanical opening and closing device operated by two pushbuttons on the front panel, b an electrical closing device including: v a closing release for remote control with an anti-pumping relay, b an electrical opening device including one or more opening releases that may be one of the following types: v power on, v undervoltage, v a low consumption mitop(1), b an operation counter, b an optional reset control indication contact, b a resetting limit switch contact, b a black/white mechanical open-closed position indicator, b a multi-pin connector to isolate auxiliary circuits in the racked out position.

Auxiliary contacts
The GMH operating mechanism is fitted with a block of 14 auxiliary contacts including: b 1 changeover contact for the electrical control, b 1 changeover contact for indication, b 1 contact for the power-on release. The number of available contacts depends on the composition of the control and on the options selected (see table below).

(1) Mitop: release with its own optional current used in combination with the Sepam 100 LA protection relay.

Rated current Breaking capacity

10 A AC DC

10 A at 220 V (cos u 0.3) 1.5 A at 110 or 220 V (L/R y 0.01 s)

GMH operating mechanism characteristics

Types of auxiliaries Spring charging motor AC (V) 50 Hz 60 Hz Closing release Opening release Power on single dual Undervoltage Mitop Available contacts C/O O/C Changeover

Power supply

voltage

DC (V) AC (VA) DC (W) Possibility of combining auxiliaries and quantities or or or or or or or (2) Pick-up/latched consumption. Consumption

50 to 55 - 100 to 140 - 220 to 250 - 380 110 to 127 - 200 to 250 24 to 33 - 48 to 60 - 110 to 136 - 220 to 260 700 120 120 240 570 70 70 140 b1 b1 b1 b1 b1 b1 b1 b1 b2 b1 b1 b1 b1 b1 b1 b1 b1 b1 b1 b1 b1 b1 b1

400/100(2) 100/10(2) b1

b1 b1 b1 b1

3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3

4 4 3 3 3 5 4 3

1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1

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GMH operating mechanism Auxiliaries diagram

GMH circuit breaker operating mechanism

DE56720

Sm1 Sm2 Sn Sm3

M1 M QF J M1 M2 SE KN Y01 YM YF Y02 SQ SP M3

Mitop

J M YF M1-M2 QF KN SE Y01-Y02 YM Mitop M3 SP SQ Sm1 Sm2 Sm3 Sn

Circuit breaker Spring charging motor Closing release End of charging contact Auxiliary circuit breaker contacts Anti-pumping relay Latched release contact Shunt opening releases Undervoltage opening release Mitop opening release (with its own current) Operating mechanism charged contact Pressure switch contact Device ready-to-operate contact Closing pushbutton (external) Opening pushbutton for shunt releases (external) Opening pushbutton for undervoltage releases (external) Closing disabling contact (external)

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Circuit breaker selection guide SF1, SF2

Circuit breakers
Type of cubicle
Incomer/feeder Bussectioning Electric resetting device with opening and closing mechanism (GMH) Shunt closing release Opening release 1 release 2 releases Withdrawable part rack-in padlocking

Type of circuit breaker

SF1 - SF2 b b b v b

Maximum combinations of available releases and auxiliary contacts

Shunt release single dual b 1 b 1 b 1 b 1 Undervoltage Mitop b 1 b 1 b 1 b 1 Contacts C/O 3 3 3 3 O/C 4 4 3 3 changeover 1 1 1 1

Auxiliary voltages
Spring charging motor DC 24 AC 50/60 Hz Opening or closing coils DC 24 AC 50 Hz AC 60 Hz 48 48 48 110 110 110 110 127 120 127 120 220 220 220 220 250 250

240 240

Performance table (IEC 62271-100)

Type of circuit breaker Rated voltage Insulation level kV, 50/60 Hz kV, rms 50 Hz - 1 mm kV impulse 1.2/50 s Rated current Ia 1250 A 2500 A Breaking capacity Isc kA, rms Making capacity kA, peak Permissible rated short-time withstand current kA, rms 3 s Capacitor breaking capacity for rated current 1250 A 2500 A Operating sequence O - 3 min - CO 3 min - CO O - 0.3 s CO - 3 min CO O - 0.3 s - CO 15 s - CO Operating time opening in ms breaking in ms closing in ms Cubicle width 900 mm 1100 mm SF1 36 70 170 b 25 63 25 875 b b b 50 65 70 b b 40.5 85 185 b 25 63 25 875 b b 50 65 70 b SF2 36 70 170 b 25 63 25 1500 b b b 50 65 70 b 36 70 170 b 31.5 79 31.5 875 b b 50 65 70 b b 36 70 170 b 31.5 79 31.5 1500 b b 50 65 70 b 36 70 170 b 40 100 40 875 b 36 70 170 b 40 100 40 1500 b 40.5 95 185 b b 31.5 79 31.5 875 b b 50 65 70 b

50 65 70 b b

50 65 70 b

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F400 connection

E72901R

Switchgear resistance to ageing in a substation depends on 3 key factors

b Correctly made connections New cold-connecting technologies facilitate installation and improve durability over time. They are designed for use in polluted environments with harsh weather conditions. b Impact of relative humidity It is essential to install a heating element in climates with high relative humidity and wide temperature differentials. b Ventilation control The dimensions of the air vents must be appropriate for the energy dissipated in the substation. They must sweep only the transformer environment. The end-pieces are cold-connectable Schneider Electrics experience has led it to favor this technology wherever possible for optimum durability over time. The maximum permissible cable cross-sections for standard assembly are: b 1200 mm2 for incomer or feeder cubicles with single-pole cables, b 400 mm2 for incomer or feeder cubicles with three-pole cables, b the diameter of the cables must be y 95 mm2. Access to the compartment is only possible when the earthing switch is closed.

Dry single-pole cable

Short cold-connectable end-piece
Performance Cross section mm2 Supplier Number of cables Comments 7.2 to 36 kV 1200 mm2 all suppliers of cold-connectable terminals: Silec, 3M, Pirelli, Raychem... 1 to 4 per phase for larger cross section and more cables, please contact us

Dry three-pole cable

Short cold-connectable end-piece
Performance Cross-section mm2 Supplier Number of cables Comments 7.2 to 36 kV 50 to 400 mm2 all suppliers of cold-connectable terminals: Silec, 3M, Pirelli, Raychem... 1 to 4 per phase for larger cross section and more cables, please contact us

Connection possibilities using dry cables

Number of cables
1 single-pole/phase 2 single-pole/phase 3 single-pole/phase 4 single-pole/phase 1 three-pole/cubicle 2 three-pole/cubicle 3 three-pole/cubicle 4 three-pole/cubicle

AD6
b (1) b (1) b (2) b (3) b b b b

RD6
b (1) b (1) b (2) b (3) b b b b

(1) Possibility of installing AOPC LV toroid type current transformers. (2) Possibility of installing ARL4 LV toroid type current transformers. (3) Possibility of installing ARL5 LV toroid type current transformers.

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Dimensions

Type

Un (kV)

In (A)

No. of cables

Additional DIN format CT

Width

Depth

Height without PT control cabinet

2255 2255 2255 2255 2255 2255 2255 2255 2255 2255 2255 2255 2255 2255 2255

Height with PT control cabinet

2335 2335 2335 2335 2335 2335 2335 2335 2335 2335 2335 2335 2335 2335 2335 2335 2335 2335

Mass Mass without VT with VT

AD6/RD6

36

1250

2 4 2 or 4 b 4 b 2 or 4 b

2500 40.5 CL6 36 1250 1250 2500 1250 1250 2500 1250

GL6

40.5 36 40.5 36 40.5 36 40.5

TT6

LB6

1250 1250 2500 1250

PE56321

900 900 1100 1100 1100 1100 1100 1100 900 1100 1100 1100 1100 1100 1100 900 1100 1100 1100 1100 1100

2670 3020 3020 3220 3020 3220 3020 3220 3020 3020 3020 3020 3020 3020 3020 2670 2670 2670 2670 2670 2670

1095 1095 1340 1610 1560 1790 1340 1610 940 1150 1150 1150 740 740 740

1320 1320 1610 1835 1790 2015 1610 1835 1160 1420 1420 1420 970 970 970 1200 1140 1140

2255 2255 2255

930 930 930

40

PE56323

PE56322

Installation

Dimensions with internal arc withstand

Type

Un (kV)

In (A)

No. of cables

Additional DIN format CT in at least one switchboard cubicle

Width

Depth

Height without PT control cabinet

2255 2255 2255 2255 2255 2255 2255 2255 2255 2255 2255 2255 2255 2255 2255 2255 2255 2255 2255 2255 2255 2255

Height with PT control cabinet

2335 2335 2335 2335 2335 2335 2335 2335 2335 2335 2335 2335 2335 2335 2335 2335 2335 2335 2335 2335 2335 2335 2335 2335 2335 2335 2335 2335

Mass Mass without VT with VT

AD6/RD6

36

1250

4 maximum b

2500 40.5 CL6 36 1250 1250

4 maximum b 4 maximum b

b 2500 b 40.5 GL6 36 1250 b 1250 b 2500 b 40.5 TT6 36 b 40.5 LB6 36 1250 b 1250 b 2500 b 40.5 1250 b
PE56324

1250 b

900 1100 900 1100 1100 1100 1100 1100 900 1100 900 1100 1100 1100 1100 1100 1100 1100 1100 1100 1100 1100 900 1100 900 1100 1100 1100 1100 1100 1100 1100 1100 1100

3074 3074 3274 3274 3074 3274 3074 3274 3074 3074 3274 3274 3074 3274 3074 3274 3074 3274 3074 3274 3074 3274 3074 3074 3274 3274 3074 3274 3074 3274 3074 3274 3074 3274

1246 1491 1467 1712 1710 1929 1710 1929 1091 1233 1150 1313 1233 1313 1233 1313 890 970 890 970 890 970

1467 1712 1692 1937 1929 2154 1929 2154 1312 1462 1370 1542 1462 1542 1462 1542 1119 1199 1119 1199 1119 1199 1081 1010 1141 1090 1010 1090

2255 2255 2255 2255 2255 2255

1010 1090 1010 1090 1010 1090

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Implementation examples

Standard switchboard in-line distribution

1 AD6 - Incomer (with or without voltage transformers). 2 AD6 - Feeder (with or without voltage transformers). 3 CL6 - Bussectioning (with or without voltage transformers). 4 GL6 - Bus riser (with or without voltage transformers).

DE56721EN

900 or 1100 (1)

800

(1) Depending on the width of the first cubicle on the left of the switchboard. Note: the switchboard is aligned on the front panel but the depths of the cubicles vary according to the functions.

Anti-arcing switchboard in-line distribution

1 AD6 - Incomer (with or without voltage transformers). 2 AD6 - Feeder (with or without voltage transformers). 3 CL6 - Bussectioning (with or without voltage transformers). 4 GL6 - Bus riser (with or without voltage transformers).

DE56722EN

900 or 1100 (1)

800

(1) Depending on the width of the first cubicle on the left of the switchboard. Note: the switchboard is aligned on the front panel and all the cubicles have the same depth.

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Duplex distribution
Duplex distribution can be implemented in two ways: b interconnection by means of cables, b interconnection by means of insulated busbars (on request). b interconnection by means of busbars in a tunnel.

1 Incomer (with or without voltage transformers). 2 Feeder (with or without voltage transformers). 3 Transversal bussectioning with a busbar or cable system and a disconnector unit (represented by the dotted line).

DE56723EN

900 or 1100 (1)

800

2200

800
(1) Depending on the width of the first cubicle on the left of the switchboard.

Interconnections by means of cables

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F400 cubicle equipment 36 kV - 70 kV - 170 kV

Equipment
Switchgear
SF1 or SF2 circuit breaker Single threshold pressure switch Dual threshold pressure switch Circuit breaker control disabling Disconnector unit Earthing unit Fixed busbar bridge Withdrawable part in/out racking position indication contact (4NO + 4NC)) Protective shutter padlocking Withdrawable part rack-in padlocking Withdrawable part rack-in locking by means of a keylock or electromagnetic device Circuit breaker compartment key locking

Types of cubicles
AD6
b b v v v v b b v v v v b v v v b v v v (2) b v v v v

RD6

CL6
b b v v v v

GL6

TT6

LB6

v v

v v v (1) v (1) v (1)

Earthing switch (SMALT)

Earthing switch Earthing switch position indication contact (2NO + 2NC) Earthing switch position key locking Electromagnetic locking of the earthing switch position

Voltage transformers
None Rack out with fuses Fixed Fuse melting contact b v v v (2) b v v v (2) b b v v v b b b v v v v b v v b v b b v v b v v v v v b b v v v v b v v b v b b v v v b b v v v b v v b v v b b v v v b v v b v v b b v v v v b v v b v b b v v v (2) b b v v v (2) b

Current transformers
None Functional (1 to 3 secondary windings) Additional (DIN format) Additional (toroidal on cables) DIN format CSH toroids (volumetric balance)

Cubicle
Power-on indicator Degree of protection of the enclosure IP3X Degree of protection between compartments IP2X Anti-arcing protection b b v v v b v v b v

25 kA - 1 s 31.5 kA - 0.5 s 40 kA - 0.15 s

Lightning arrester Anticondensation resistance (cable compartment and busbar)

LV control cabinet
Keyless LV control cabinet locking LV control cabinet lighting

Busbar
1250 A or 2500 A exposed 1250 A or 2500 A insulated

Connection
Cable connection from the bottom, 1 to 4 single-pole Cable connection from the bottom, 1 to 4 three-pole Cable connection from the top (on request) Busbar connection from the top (on request) (1) if earthing switch (2) if voltage transformer with fuses b : standard v : option

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F400 cubicle equipment 40.5 kV - 95 kV - 185 kV

Equipment
Switchgear
SF1 or SF2 circuit breaker Single threshold pressure switch Dual threshold pressure switch Circuit breaker control disabling Disconnector unit Earthing unit Fixed busbar bridge Withdrawable part in/out racking position indication contact (4NO + 4NC) Protective shutter padlocking Withdrawable part rack-in padlocking Withdrawable part rack-in locking by means of a keylock or electromagnetic device Circuit breaker compartment key locking

Types of cubicles
AD6
b b v v v v b b v v v v b v v v b v v v (2) b v v v v

RD6

CL6
b b v v v v

GL6

TT6

LB6

v v

v v v (1) v (1) v (1)

Earthing switch (SMALT)

Earthing switch Earthing switch position indication contact (2NO + 2NC) Earthing switch position key locking Electromagnetic locking of the earthing switch position

Voltage transformers
None Rack out with fuses Fixed Fuse melting contact b v v v (2) b v v v (2) b b v v v b b b v v v v b v v b b b v v b v v v v v b b v v v v b v v b b b v v v b b v v v b v v b v b b v v v b v v b v b b v v v v b v v b b b v v v (2) b b v v v (2) b

Current transformers
None Functional (1 to 3 secondary windings) Additional (DIN format) Additional (toroidal on cables) DIN format CSH toroids (volumetric balance)

Cubicle
Power-on indicator Degree of protection of the enclosure IP3X Degree of protection between compartments IP2X Anti-arcing protection b b v v v b v v b

25 kA - 1 s 31.5 kA - 0.5 s 40 kA - 0.15 s

Lightning arrester Anticondensation resistance (cable compartment and busbar)

LV control cabinet
Keyless LV control cabinet locking LV control cabinet lighting

Busbar
1250 A insulated

Connection
Cable connection from the bottom, 1 to 4 single-pole Cable connection from the bottom, 1 to 4 three-pole Cable connection from the top (on request) Busbar connection from the top (on request)
(

(1) f earthing switch (2) if voltage transformer with fuses b : standard v : option

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