NXAirS Wit hdrawable Metal Enclosed Medium

Voltage Switchgear up to 40.5kV

Single-busbar switchgear, Air-insulated
Operation Manual

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Contents

Serial No. Warning notices Page

Warning notices

1 Symbol conception and definition 4

2 General descriptions 4
3 Regulations for using 5
4 Qualified person 5

NXAirS Description

5 Features 6
6 Module type 6
6.1 Circuit breaker module 6
6.2 Disconnecting module 7
6.3 Loading switch and fuse combination 7
6.4 Metering module 7
6.5 Bus sectionalizer 7
7 Panel construction 8
7.1 High-voltage compartment 9
7.2 Circuit breaker module 9
7.3 Busbar compartment 10
7.4 Cable connection compartment 10
7.5 Low-voltage compartment 10
7.6 Additional compartment to the busbar compartment (optional) 10
8 Interlocks 11
9 Accessories 11
10 Technical data 12
10.1 Panel 12
10.2 3AE8 circuit-breaker 13
11 Service information 14
11.1 Maintenance 14
11.2 Panel connection 14
11.3 Spare parts order 14
11.4 Change compartments and components 14
11.5 Waste disposal 14

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Contents

Serial No. Warning notices Page

NXAirS Operation

12 Safety instructions 15
13 Operation 16
13.1 Operating components on the panel 16
13.2 Operating Tools 17
13.3 Open and close HV door 18
13.4 Pushing 3AE8 module to service position 18
13.5 Pushing 3AE8 module to test position 20
13.6 Close the circuit breaker 21
13.7 Open the circuit breaker 22
13.8 Charging the spring manually 23
13.9 Feeder earthing 25
13.1 Disconnecting the earthing of feeder 26
13.11 Cable channel 27
13.12 Inserting 3AE8 Module 28
13.13 Operation procedure of NXAirS service truck 29
13.14 Operation of shutters 33
13.15 Operation of motor-driven 34
14 Load switch & transformer compartment Operating instructions 39
14.1 Power ON operation: 39
14.2 Power OFF operation 41
15 Service 43
15.1 Maintenance of switchgear 43
15.2 Maintenance of 3AE8 circuit-breaker 44
16 Troubleshooting 45

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Warning notices

Warning notices
These signal words "danger", "warning" and "caution" used in this manual indicate the degree
of hazard that may be encountered by the user.
The warning notices are appended before the respective sections. In these sections any
necessary safety instructions are also given prior to descriptions of the relevant actions/
procedures. With regard to the possible consequences of non-compliance with these safety
instructions, the following terminology shall apply:
These signal words "danger", "warning" and "caution" used in this manual indicate the degree
of hazard that may be encountered by the user.
The warning notices are appended before the respective sections. In these sections any
necessary safety instructions are also given prior to descriptions of the relevant actions/
procedures. With regard to the possible consequences of non-compliance with these safety
instructions, the following terminology shall apply:

! DANGER
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation that, if not avoided, will result in
death or serious injury

! WARNING
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not avoided, could result in
death or serious injury

! CAUTION
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not avoided, may result in
minor or moderate injury

Note:
Denotes a possibly damaging situation. If such a situation is not prevented, the
product or something in its surroundings can be damaged.

2. General descriptions
Independetly of the safety instructions given in these operating instructions,the local laws,
ordinances,guidelines and standards for operation of electrical equipment as well as for labor,
health and environmental protection apply.

! DANGER
Any kind of modification on the product or alteration of the product must be
coordinated with the manufacturer in advance.Uncoordinated modification or
alterations can cause the expiration of warranty claims,cause danger to life ,limb
and other legally protected interests.
The fulfillment of the type tests (according to GB3906-2006)may not be
guaranteed anymore.This applies especially though not exclusively to the
following actions,e.g.in the course of maintenance or repairs:
Original Siemens spare parts were not used.
Service engineers performing replacement were not trained and certified by Siemens.
Parts were fitted or adjusted incorrectly.
Settings were not made in accordance with Siemens specifications.
After installation and setting ,no final check was performed by a service
engineer approved by Siemens,including documentation of the test results.
Maintenance was not done according to the operating instructions of the
Siemens products.

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Warning notices

The Five Safety Rules of Electrical Engineering must generally be observed during operation
of the products and components described in these operating instructions:
Five Safety • lsolate
Rules of • Secure against reclosing.
Electrical • Verify safe isolation from supply.
Engineering • Earth and short –circuit.
• Cover or barrier adjacent live parts.

3. Due application
The switchgear corresponds to the relevant laws,prescriptions and standards applicable at
the time of delivery .If correctly used,they provide a high degree of safety by means of logical
mechanical interlocks and shockproof metal enclosure of live parts.

! Danger
The perfect and safe operation of this switchgear is conditional on:
Observance of operating and installation instructions.
Qualified personnel.
Proper transportation and correct storage of the switchgear.
Correct installation and commissioning.
Diligent operation and maintenance.
Observance of the instructions applicable at site for installation,operation and safety.

4. Qualified Person
As used in these instructions, these are persons who are familiar with the transport,
installation, commissioning, maintenance and operation of the product and have appropriate
qualifications for their work.
To get necessary qualifications for transport, installation and commissioning, these persons
must take part in training of Siemens, for assembly of the air-insulation medium voltage
switchgear NXAirS.
The construction, operation, installation and fault clearing of the primary components are
involved in the training. The person will get the certification by successfully training, and the
person with the certification will be authorized to do the work of assembly, installation and
electric connection of the panel.
The person with the certification shall have further training, instructing and authority.
• Be trained, instructed and authorized to: switch on, switch off, earth and identify the circuit
and equipment/systems according to relevant safety standards.
• Be trained and instructed for relevant safety standards and the use of using of appropriate
safety equipment.
• Be trained for first aid and treatment in the event of possible accidents.

NXAirS description

1250A 2500A
Figure 1: Front view of the switchgear

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5. Features
NXAirS Switchgear has the following features
●● Factory-assembled, type-tested,for indoor installation, according to GB3906/IEC62271-200/
DL/T404 standards.
●● Loss of Service Continuity Category: LSC 2B (distribution transformer compartment is excluded)

Feature of person safety

●● All switching operations can only be performed with front door closed
●● Only when the earthing switch is switched on, the withdrawable unit can be moved to the
service truck or devices on the service truck can be moved inside the compartment
●● Degree of protection: IP4X, according to part 1 of GB4208, IEC60529 and VDE0470

●● Internal arc classification IAC, according to GB3906FLRIEC62271-200

●● Degree of protection PM(Metal)

●● Reliable interlocks protect against accidental contact with live parts

●● Mechanical status indication of circuit-breaker can be recognized through the inspection

window, the status of the earthing switch is indicated on HV door.

●● Logical control interlocks prevent wrong operation

●● Option: Voltage detector. The status in the switchgear panel can be recognized by voltage detection.

●● Earthing status of the feeders can be recognized by auxiliary switch.

Feature of operation
●● All switching operations can be carried out of the front panel with the HV door closed.
●● The operation handle holes and control units are clearly allocated beside the mechanical
indicators
●● Mechanical indicators of switch on mimic diagram

●● Manual/Motor-driven cassette

●● Manual/Motor-driven earthing switch

Flexibility
●● It can be wall mounted or not.
●● Cable connection can be done from both front and rear of the panel
●● Withdrawable metal-enclosed switchgear

●● Connection of all normally used types of cables

●● Extension of existing switchgear at both ends without modification of panels

●● Several optional secondary capacity of current transformer

●● Withdrawable units with same code can interchange completely

●● Easy replacement of compartment by modular bolted construction

●● Busbar voltage sensors are installed in the busbar compartment with pressure-resistant partition

●● Every compartment has a pressure relief channel

●● Pressure relief upwards for each compartment

●● Pressure-resistant floor cover

●● Control cables are placed in metallic cable ducts

●● With cable testing device, the cable can be tested through the open partition of the

switching compartment without switching off the busbar

6. Panel types
NXAirS consists of various panel types which can be freely combined according to the
requirements. The following panel types are available:
●● Circuit-breaker panel
●● Disconnecting panel
●● Metering module

●● Load switch and fuse combination module

●● Busbar sectionalizer

6.1 Circuit-breaker panel

The circuit-breaker module is the basic module type of NXAirS. The circuit-breaker module panel

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NXAirS can fulfill the function of "incoming feeder" or "distribution". It can carry or switch on/
off all the rated currents and short-circuit currents specified on the respective rating plates.
Basic components
●● Busbar
●● Withdrawable circuit breaker 3AE8
●● Low-voltage plug connector with interlock between 3AE8 module and panel

Option
●● Current transformers
●● Fixed-mounted voltage transformers
●● Disconnection truck

●● Earthing switch available to be switched on and off

●● Cable compartment with arrester

●● Motor-driven earthing switch

6.2 Disconnecting panel

The disconnecting panel is an additional panel to the basic NXAirS panel type. It's used
to carry electrical power. It cannot switch electrical power. The withdrawable part in the
disconnecting panel NXAirS is therefore protected by a padlock against arbitrary operation.
Basic components
●● Busbar
●● Withdrawable disconnection link
●● Low-voltage plug connector with interlock between withdrawable part and panel

Option
●● Current transformers
●● Fixed-mounted voltage transformers
●● Earthing switch available to be switched on and off

●● Cable compartment with arrester

6.3 Loading switch and fuse combination

The loading switch module is used to switch on the station transformer, and it is equipped
with fuses to protect the transformers. Loss of service continuity category: LSC 2A
Basic components
●● Busbar
●● Fixed loading switch and fuse combination
●● Low-voltage plug connector with interlock

●● Earthing switch

6.4 Metering panel

The metering module with VT is used to meter busbar voltage.
Basic components
●● Busbar
●● Withdrawable metering unit
●● Low-voltage plug connector with mechanical interlock,

●● Optionally, can be with 3 VT installed, and VT can be with fuse combination

6.5 Bus sectionalizer

A bus sectionalizer consists of 2 panels: one circuit-breaker panel and one disconnecting
panel used as bus riser panel,or circuit-breaker panel and a bus riser panel.
Basic components
●● Busbar
●● Withdrawable circuit-breaker
●● Disconnecting link

●● Low-voltage plug connector with interlock between with drawable parts and panels

●● Busbar in the cable connection compartment

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Option
●● 2CT or 3CT

7. Panel design
●● Basic structure
●● Enclosure made of galvanized steel-sheet
●● Door of the HV compartment is powder-coated with epoxy resin

●● Individual, self-supporting, modular compartments in solid-wall design

●● Compartments are bolted together

●● The sheet between compartments can withstand pressure of arcing

●● Each compartment relieves pressure upwards

Figure 2: cutaway view of the panel construction

1. Low-voltage plug connector

2. Drive and interlock unit of the circuit--breaker
3. Vacuum interrupter
4. Primary bolt
5. Contact system
6. Operationing and interlocking unit for racking the
withdrawable part and for earthing
7. Making proof earthing switch
8. Cable connection
9. Current transformer
10. Bushing
11. Feeder bar
12. Pressure relief duct

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7.1 High-voltage compartment

Basic features
●● Circuit-Breaker, Load switch, Disconnection, or Metering.
●● Open door from the left
●● Shutters close automatically when the Circuit--breaker module, Disconnecting module or

Metering module is taken out from the panel. The shutters can be padlocked separately.
The driven devices of the shutters of the cable compartment and busbar compartment are
on the left and right sides of the panel.
●● Metallic cable channel is for placing control cable

●● Pressure release upwards

Option
●● There is natural ventilation on the HV door for the panel with 2500A rated current.
●● Motor-driven cassette
●● Heating device

●● High-voltage door with padlock

7.2 Circuit breaker module

Module type
●● The vacuum circuit-breaker 3AE8 is a withdrawable module
Features of module 3AE8
●● Integrated design, with reliable mechanical interlock
●● Mechanical switch status indicator on the circuit-breaker front
●● Reliable interlock between module and panel

Basic features
●● The drive unit of circuit-breaker
●● Contact system
●● Mechanical interlock

●● Interface of mechanical operation

●● Low-voltage plug connector with mechanical interlock

●● Electric magnet for closing

●● Mechanical status indicator of spring

●● Primary working current release or tripping coil

●● Operation cycle counter

●● Indicator of switch status

●● Electrical tripping prevention

Option
●● Electromagnetic interlock
●● Secondary release
●● Under-voltage release

●● CT driven release

Module operation
●● Circuit-breaker:
●● -The circuit-breaker can be manually or remotely operated by operating sequence of
0-0.3s-CO-180s-CO (quick automatic reclose). The spring is charged by an electric motor,
can also to operated by a special tool when the operation voltage is not available. Spring
indicator shows spring status. Switch status indicator shows circuit-breaker status. Counter
shows the operation cycle number.
●● Disconnection function:

●● Circuit-breaker can be pulled from the disconnected position to the service position (or in

reverse) with a special tool. The disconnected position or service position of the circuit-
breaker can be observed through an inspection window.
●● The operation mechanism of the feeder earthing switch:

●● - Insert the operation tool in the operation opening and turn to earth the feeder, switch

status indicator shows status of the earthing switch. To avoid wrong operation, there are
mechanical interlocks between the different operation mechanisms.
●● The following releases send command code to the Interlock mechanism to control the

opening and closing of the circuit breaker.

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●● Primary and secondary current release (switching off–auxiliary release) (Optional)

7.3 Busbar compartment
Basic features
●● Construction of rated current between 1250A ~ 3150A
●● Busbars made of bare flat copper, bolted from panel to panel
●● Pressure release upwards

Option
●● Insulated busbar coated with epoxy resin
●● Separated compartment
●● Post insulator with capacitive devider

●● Natural ventilation

●● Pressure switch

●● Heater

●● Earthing switch of the busbar

7.4 Cable compartment

Basic features
●● Construction of rated normal current between 1250A ~ 2500A
●● Bus bars made of bare copper
●● Pressure release upwards through a separate duct

●● The main earthing busbar connected with each feeder earthing

Connecting components
●● Cable: Single-core or three-core PVC cable, with the maximum of each single-core:
4x500mm2(2500A) and 2x500mm2(1250A)
Option
●● Black current transformer: no more than three, made of cast epoxy resin.
●● It can be equipped with no more than 3 voltage transformers (rear duct is needed), and VT
with fuse combination.
●● Surge arrester

●● There is high-voltage fuse protector in the metering panel (combined with the voltage transformer)

●● Make-proof earthing switch

●● Cable-type CT at the bottom of the connection compartment

●● Natural ventilation (when rated current above 2500A)

●● Heating device

●● Motor-driven earthing switch

●● Rear duct 800mm deep

7.5 Low-voltage compartment

Basic features
●● Completely separated from the other compartments, removable compartment
●● For installation of protection, control, measuring and metering equipment
●● Plug is adapted to connection of conductor and control cable

●● The standard height is 705 mm

●● Open the door from left

●● Feeder earthing bar branch of the compartment

Option
●● Partition between low-voltage compartment and high-voltage compartment
●● Illumination
●● Heating device

7.6 Additional compartment to the busbar compartment (optional)

Basic features
●● An independent partitioned additional compartment, bolted to the busbar compartment
●● Separate pressure release for the additional compartment
Option
●● Busbar riser connection

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8. Interlocks Mechanical interlocks

Note: busbar Operation Precondition
earthing switch
Inserting the withdrawable
can be locked withdrawable module at the service truck
module in the panel
by a padlock or
Move the withdrawable withdrawable module at the disconnected position (If there
electromagnetic module out from the panel is an earthing switch, it shall be switched on)
lock to avoid Move the withdrawable part Insert withdrawable module and lock
misoperation to the service position
Insert the second plug connector
close the door of the high-voltage compartment
Circuit-breaker at OPEN status
Feeder earthing switch at OPEN status
Insert the second plug coding interlock is used between plug connector and
connector withdrawable module
Move the withdrawable
Circuit-breaker at OPEN status
module to the test position

Close the circuit-breaker Withdrawable module at disconnected or service position

Open the circuit-breaker None

Close the earthing switch Withdrawable module at disconnected position of interlock

Close the busbar earthing switch No power of main busbar

Open the front door Withdrawable module at disconnected position

Additional electromagnet interlocks (optional)

Operation Additional Precondition

Move the withdrawable
External unlocked
module manually

Close the busbar earthing switch electromagnet unlocked

Close the busbar earthing switch electromagnet unlocked

9. Accessories Standard Accessories

●● Handle for moving the withdrawable module

●● Handle for closing circuit-breaker

●● Handle for manual spring charging

●● Handle for feeder earthing switch

●● Key for low-voltage door

●● Key for high-voltage door

●● Service truck of withdrawable module

Optional Accessories
●● Voltage indicator

●● Tools for paint patching

●● Patching paint

●● Longtherm2 grease

●● Shell 8422 DAB 8 Vaseline

●● lsoflex TOPAS L32

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10. Technical
data Rated voltage 40.5kV

10.1 Panel Rated power frequency withstand voltage 95kV

Rated lightning impulse withstand voltage 190kV
Electrical data
Rated frequency 50Hz
(maximum values) Rated short-circuit breaking current 25kA, 31.5kA
Rated short-circuit making current 63kA, 80kA
Rated peak withstand current 63kA, 80kA
Rated short-time withstand current 25kA, 31.5kA
Rated short-circuit time 4s
Rated current of the busbar 1250A、2500A、3150A
Rated current of the feeder 1250A、2500A
-Load-disconnecting switch 630A
Highest ambient temperature 40˚C

Dimension Width Circuit-breaker Panel

per panel in
mm Ik ≤ 31.5kA  Ir ≤ 2500A 1200

Disconnecting panel
Ik ≤ 31.5kA  Ir ≤ 2500A 1200

Substation transformer 1400

Metering Panel 1200
Height Ik ≤ 31.5kA  Ir ≤ 1250A 3000
(with absorber)
Ik ＝ 31.5kA  Ir ＝ 2500A 2800
Depth (Single-busbar)
Ik ≤ 31.5kA  Ir ≤ 2500A  2650
2650+800（with rear duct）

Dimension of Height of Room Minimum dimension (with gas duct to outside) 3600
swtichgear room
Width(Operation area) Minimum dimension Single-row 2000mm
Face-to-face 4000mm

Protection degree Standard

Basic IEC-/EN-standard GB standard

regulations Panel 60694 GB/T11022
and Standards 62271-200 GB3906
for indoor used Switchgear Circuit-breaker 62271-100 GB1984
switchgear Disconnector and earthing switch 62271-102 GB1985
NXAirS Switch-disconnector 60265-1 GB3804
Dielectric test 60071 GB311.1
Protection degree 60529 GB4208
Transformer Current transformer 60044-1 GB1208
Voltage transformer 60044-2 GB1207

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Nameplate
The nameplate is attached in the low-voltage compartment, including the description as follows:

Type
Series No.
Standards
7\SH 6HULHV1R
Rated voltage
$SSOLFDEOHVWDQGDUG Rated frequency
5DWHGYROWDJH 5DWHGIUHTXHQF\ Rated lightning withstand voltage
5DWHGOLJKWQLQJ 5DWHGSRZHUIUHTXHQF\ Rated power-frequency withstand voltage
ZLWKVWDQGYROWDJH ZLWKVWDQGYROWDJH
Rated current
5DWHGEXVEDUFXUUHQW 5DWHGFXUUHQW
Rated current
5DWHGVKRUWWLPH 5DWHGSHDN
ZLWKVWDQGFXUUHQW ZLWKVWDQGFXUUHQW Rated short-time withstand current
$UF&ODVVLILFDWLRQ Rated peak withstand current
3URWHFWLRQFODVVHQFORVXUH 0DQXIDFWXULQJGDWH Arc Classification
Protection class
6LHPHQV6ZLWFKJHDU/WG6KDQJKDL Manufacturing date
Figure 3: Nameplate Manufacturer

IAC Classification

The date(see item )describes the internal arc classification of the panel according to
GB3906-2006.The entries IAC A FLR 25 kA 1 s in the example shown mean:
●● IAC:Internal Arc Classification
●● A:Type of accessibility A;for authorized personnel only;switchgear in closed electrica service
location;access for expert personnel only.
●● F:Internal arc classification for the front side (Front)

●● L:Internal arc classification for the lateral sides(Lateral)

●● R: Internal arc classification for the rear side(Rear)

●● 25 kA:Testd short –circuit current

●● 1 s:Test duration

The IAC classification is referred to each panel.The data on the rating plate(see item )
describes the areas classified for the corresponding panel.

10.2 3AE8 circuit breaker

Notes
The vacuum circuit beaker 3AE8 is a 3-pole indoor circuit-breaker, and its poles are embedded type.
The circuit-breaker is basic configuration, all types passed the type test according to GB
standard. For the additional equipment and part, for example: the parts for connecting to
panel, if need to quickly move, shall not withstand excessive strength. Ensure enough distance
between interlock and quickly moving part, and live parts. If the customer wants additional
functional parts for VCB, please consult our company, because we have reliable solutions.
Rating Plate
The nameplate is attached to the front cover of 3AE8.

①
②
③ ① Switching on unit
④ ② Auxiliary switch
③ Electromagnet
④ Opening unit
⑤ Counter
⑤
Figure 4: Drive module of 3AE8

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11. Service information

11.1 Maintenance
Maintenance during>10 years under normal environment and operation.
●● A completed record must be made after maintenance
●● All maintenance work must be carried out by qualified person
●● Original parts for exchange

●● For secondary components, refer to related manual by sub-supplier

●● For earthing switch, it is necessary to check completely after 1,000 operating cycles

●● For cassette, it is necessary to check completely after 1,000 operating cycles

11.2 Panel connection

Panel can be connected from both sides without any modification to the panel.
Please consult our company when connecting panels and changing components.

11.3 Spare parts order

The informations needed in purchasing spare parts of single components and devices:
Description for spare parts and components of the device
●● Type and factory code of panel and module 3AE8 (according the basic data table)

●● For the description of device or components, please refer to the description, photo,

drawing, table and electrical circuit drawing.

11.4 Change compartments and components

Replacement of Compartment
The busbar in the main switchgear and the cable compartment is designed with lateral plate,
and each compartment is separated with others by partitions to meet the protection degree
IP2X. When changing compartment, please consult our company.
Replacement of Component
Separated components, such as metering instruments, CT, can be changed, please consult
our company when change component, which is because only special devices are effective in
such replacement.
11.5 Waste disposal
NXAirS is an environmentally compatible product.
The frame of switchgear is made of Al-Zn steelmetal. Its door and terminal board are powder-
coated with epoxy-resin.
Material of the panel can be recycled to the most extent, environmental-friendly and
protective according to the current law.
Components of the panel can be recycled as mixed waste, better to environment with
classification of the waste. Deposal of the electronic waste shall be according to the current
regulation.
The switchgear is made of the following materials:
●● Al-Zn steel sheet

●● Copper

●● Aluminum

●● Poly carbonate

●● Stainless steel

●● Epoxy-resin

●● Cast resin

●● Glass-fiber reinforced plastics

●● Rubber (silicone rubber)

●● Lubricants

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12. Safety instructions

! Danger ！
High voltage ！ Danger ！
Do not touch live components.
Ensure that the switchgear is only operated by qualified personnel who are
familiar with the operating instructions and observe the warnings.
Observe the Five Safety Rules(detail see “General instructions”).

! Danger ！
During operation of electrical equipment and switchgear,parts of this
equipment are under dangerous electrical voltage.Mechanical components may
move quickly,even remotely controlled.
Do not remove covers.
Do not reach into openings.
Do not touch circuit-breaker poles and operating rods.

! Danger ！
Danger by non-observance of local regulations
In addition to these operating instructions,the instructions of the switchgear
operator must be carried out.
For working in the switchgear,the operator must create the operational
work instructions.

Note:
Perfect and safe operation of the switchgear
The perfect and safe operation of this switchgear is conditional on correct
erection and installation according to the installation instructions.

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13. Operation
13.1 Operating components on the panel

LV door
Protection device
Keyhole of the LV door
Handle of the LV door
Door of the HV compartment
Keyhole of the HV door
“ON” actuating opening for closing
circuit-breaker manually
Handle of the HV door
“OFF” actuating opening for opening circuit
breaker manually
Withdrawable unit actuating opening of
the cassette
Actuating openings for the earthing switch
Shutter of the actuating opening of
the earthing switch
Front cover
Shutter of the withdrawable unit
Indication of cassette position
Switching-off indicator of the breaker
Switching-on indicator of the breaker
Spring charged manually

Figure 5: Operation in the Front of switchgear

“CLOSED/OPEN” indication of the circuit-breaker and earthing switch

Circuit-breaker closed open
Earthing switch closed open
Spring status charged uncharged

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13.2 Operating tools

Figure 6. Operating handle for rack in and rack out of the withdrawable unit

Figure 7: Operating pole for circuit breaker

(used for manual open / close from outside of the panel)

Figure 8: Operating handle for earthing switch

Figure 9: Manual operating crank for charging spring

(when circuit breaker is at service position)

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13.3 Open and close HV door

Open HV door
Preconditions:
●● The door is unlocked
●● Withdrawable part.
Insert the key into door lock and turn
anticlockwise by 90˚.
Move the handle upwards to its limit position
and pull the handle forcefully, the door will be
opened.

Close HV door
Preconditions: Without circuit-breaker module, or
●● Insert the withdrawable unit according to
descriptions in Page 29 and Page 30
●● Insert the secondary plug

Pull the handle downwards, and the door closes.

Turn the key clockwise by 90˚ and take out the key.

13.4 Rack withdrawable unit to service position

Preconditions:
●● Place the module into the panel;

●● Insert the secondary plug;

●● HV door is closed;

●● Circuit-breaker is in open status;

●● Earthing switch for feed lines is in open status;

●● Use operating handle to rack the withdrawable

unit to service position.


Operating hole to rack withdrawable unit is on the
operating panel of the HV door.
Note: Normal and universal operating torque:
Racking in: 25Nm (maximum)
Racking out: 13Nm (maximum)

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! Attention!
If there is no auxiliary voltage,both the electrical and the mechanical interlocks are
closed.If the optional interlocks are overridden locally,manual switching operations
are possible despite an existing electrical interlock,and this can cause failures.
Ensure that the intended manual switching operation has been released
externally.

! Attention!
All interlocks are only released when the withdrawable part is in a stable end position.
Rack the withdrawable circuit-breaker,withdrawable disconnector link and
withdrawable metering unit absolutely until end position.

Note:
When the withdrawable part is racked manually,the motor operating mechanism is
also turned via the wheel mechanism.
Observe uniform rotation of the racking crank
The arising return current in the motor is compensated automatically by the
motor control.

Open the padlock (option).

Push upwards the sliding baffle plate.
Insert the handle of withdrawable unit to the operating shaft and turn it clockwise to the
limit place.

Take out the operating handle.

Sliding baffle plate will close automatically.
Lock up the padlock (option).
√ Withdrawable unit module is racked to service position from the test position

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13.5 Racking Circuit-breaker module to test position

Preconditions for this operation

●● Insert the module into the switchgear
●● Close the HV door
●● Module is in the service position

●● Circuit-breaker is in OPEN position

●● Use the racking crank to rack the circuit-breaker module

●● Racking crank more.

Fig. 11: Opening hole used for pushing circuit-breaker module

! Attention!
If there is no auxiliary voltage ,both the electrical and the mechanical interlocks are
closed.If the optional interlocks are overridden locally,manual switching operations
are possible despite an existing electrical interlock,and this can cause failures.
Ensure that the intended manual switching operation has been released externally.

! Attention!
All interlocks are only released when the withdrawable part is in a stable end position.
Rack the withdrawable circuit-breaker,withdrawable disconnector link and
withdrawable metering unit absolutely until end position.

Open the padlock (option).

Push the sliding baffle plate upwards.
Insert the racking crank to the operating shaft and turn it counk-clockwise to the limit place.
Take out the racking crank.
Sliding baffle plate will close automatically.
Lock up the padlock (option).
√ Circuit-breaker module is moved to test position from the service position.

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13.6 Close the circuit-breaker

Preconditions for this operation

Manual operation
●● Removable part is in service position or test position;
●● Spring has been charged.

Figure12: Operating hole for mechanical close of circuit breaker

Operating procedure
Turn the movable cover to aside using the rotary button.
Insert the operating pole into the door through the operating hole and operate the ON
push button.

√ Close/open indicator changes to “I” from “O”. Operations counter is increased by 1. Circuit
breaker is closed.
Take out the operating pole from the operating hole.

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Electrical operation
Preconditions ●● Withdrawable part in service or test position
●● Spring charged.
●● High-voltage door of panel closed

●● Central or local electrical control

●● With motor operating mechanism control(optional):

-Control door closed and padlocked

! Danger ！
If there is no auxiliary voltage,both the electrical and the mechanical interlocks are
closed.If the interlocks are overridden,manual switching operations are possible
despite an existing electrical interlock,and this can cause failures.
Ensure that the intended manual switching operation has been released
externally.

Operating procedure
Close the circuit breaker.
√ Close/open indicator changes to “I” from “O”. Operations counter is increased by 1. Circuit
breaker is closed.

13.7 Open the circuit breaker

Manual operation
● Circuit breaker is in CLOSED position.
Preconditions
for this
operation

Figure13: Mechanical open of circuit breaker

! Danger ！
If there is no auxiliary voltage,both the electrical and the mechanical interlocks
are closed.If the interlocks are overridden,manual switching operations are
possible despite an existing electrical interlock,and this can cause failures.
Ensure that the intended manual switching operation has been released
externally.

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Operating procedure
Turn the movable cover aside using the rotary button.
Insert the operating pole through the operating hole and operate the OFF push button of the
circuit-breaker.

√ Close/open indicator changes to “O” from “I”. Circuit breaker is open.

Take out the operating pole from the operating hole.

Motor driven operation

Operating procedure
●● Circuit breaker is closed.
Preconditions for this operation
Circuit breaker is open.
√ Close/open indicator changes to “O” from “I”. Circuit breaker is open.

13.8 Charging the spring manually

Indicator for the spring

When the auxiliary voltage source is switched on, the spring will be charged automatically.
Indicator for the spring will change to “spring energy charged” from “spring energy not charged”.

Indicator for the spring “spring energy not charged”

Indicator for the spring “spring energy charged”

When the control voltage is interrupted, the closing spring of the circuit-breaker cannot be
charged automatically.To operate the circuit-breaker,the closing spring must be charged
manually.
Precondition
●● The circuit-breaker module will be in switchgear completely and interlock is applied.

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Figure14: Operating hole for manually charging the spring

! Danger!
Risk of injury by sudden rotation of hand crank.If you use a hand crank without
a freewheel to charge the spring ,the hand crank will rotate when the control
voltage is switched on again(motor starts up)and can lead to injury.
Use special hand crank with freewheel from the accessories!

Turn access cover of operating shaft aside using the rotary button locked over it.
Insert the handle on the operating shaft.
Rotate the handle clockwise about 25 turns, till the indicator of the inspection window
displays “spring energy charged”.

√ After the operation is finished, the spring is

charged. The indicator for the spring changes
to “spring energy charged” from “spring energy
not charged”.
Take out the handle

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13.9 Earthing the feeder

Preconditions
●● Withdrawable part is in test position.

! Danger!
Once you have started a switching operation,you must complete it totally;turning
back is blocked.The operating lever cannot be removed at intermediate positions.
Do not remove or turn back the operating lever at intermediate positions.

Operating hole of earthing switch for feeders and the indicator for switch status are located
at the lower right of HV door. Operating hole is blocked by an additional shutter.

! Danger!
If there is no auxiliary voltage,both the electrical and the mechanical interlocks
are closed.If the necessary interlocks are overridden,manual switching
operations are possible despite an existing interlock,and this can cause failures.
Observe the Five Safety Rules(see page5,”General instructions”).
Ensure that the intended manual switching operation has been released externally.

Procedure

! Attention!
If the operating lever is not inserted correctly,the earthing switch may be damaged.
Insert the operating lever in the actuating opening as far as it will go.

Open the padlock (option).

Pull the shutter plate on the hole of operating handle upwards, and the operating hole is open.
Insert the operating handle of earthing switch for feeders into the operating hole.
Rotate the operating handle clockwise 90˚.

Note: Normal and universal operating torque:

Switching ON: 240Nm (maximum)
Switching OFF: 167Nm (maximum)

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√ Indicator for switch status displays "I". Earthing

switch is close.
Take out the operating handle.
The shutter is closed.
Lock up the padlock (option).

13.10 De-earthing the feeder

Preconditions
●● Removable part is in the test position or there is no removable unit in the compartment

! Danger!
Once the operation is started, it must be finished, because the handle cannot be
stopped during the operation, and nor reverse rotation will be occurred.
Operating handle cannot be taken out in the middle position.

Operating hole of earthing switch for feeders and the indicator for switch status are located
at the lower left on the door of the circuit-breaker compartment. Operating hole is blocked
by an additional shutter.

Switched ON Switched OFF

This part shows the switching on and off state of the

earthing switch
Note: When the earthing switch is on, the small shutter is on;
When the earthing switch is off, the small shutter
can reset automatically to be off;

! DANGER!
If there is no auxiliary voltage,both the electrical and the mechanical interlocks are
closed.If the necessary interlocks are overridden,manual switching operations are
possible despite an existing interlock,and this can cause failures.
Observe the Five Safety Rules(see page5,”General instructions”).
Ensure that the intended manual switching operation has been released externally.

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Procedure

! ATTENTION!
If the operating lever is not inserted correctly,the earthing switch may be damaged.
Insert the operating lever in the actuating opening as far as it will go.

Open the padlock (option).

Pull the shutter on the hole of operating handle upwards, and the operating hole is open.
Insert the operating handle of earthing switch into the operating hole.
Rotate the operating handle counterclockwise by 90˚.

√ Indicator for switch status displays "O" Earthing switch

is open.
Take out the operating handle.
The shutter is closed.
Lock up the padlock (option).

13.11 Cable compartment

If the earthing condition is available, close the feeder earthing switch (refer to Page “13.9
Earthing of feeders”).
Open the HV door (refer to Page “Open the HV door”).
Take out 3AE8 module (refer to Page “3. Take out VCB from the panel”).
Check whether the indicator for feeder earthing switch on HV door displays “I” (i.e. earthed).
Dismantle the separator plate between truck compartment and cable compartment.
Check whether the earthing switch is earthed.

Figure15: Earthing switch open

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ESW moving contact

Figure16: Earthing switch closed (earthed)

① When the indicator of earthing switch is switched on, the moving contact of earthing
switch is in vertical status.
② When the indicator of earthing switch is switched off, the moving contact is in horizontal status.
Or:
If the earthing condition is available, switch on the earthing switch
Open the rear cover or rear door of the cable compartment

! DANGER!
To perform any kind of checks or work in the cable compartment of a panel,you
must ensure that this compartment is safely isolated from supply.Otherwise the
cables in the cable compartment will be live at operating voltage.
Before removing the partition in the switching-device compartment,isolate
and earth the cable connection in the cable compartment.
Before removing a rear wall on the rear side of a panel,isolate and earth the
cable connection in the cable compartment.
Observe the Five Safety Rules(see page 5,”General instructions”).
Verify safe isolation from supply (see page 160,”Verification of safe isolation
from supply”).

Now the intended work in the cable compartment can be performed.

13.12 Inserting 3AE8 Module

Place 3AE8 module on maintenance truck, then insert the 3AE8 module into panel (refer to
“13.13 Operating procedures of NXAir S service truck”).
Code
Mechanical code for secondary plug on 3AE8 module can prevent the secondary plug for
small current panel from inserting into large current panel, and vice versa.

! Danger!
① If a unmatchable truck is pushed during operation, serious consequence would
be caused.
② When pushing the withdrawable unit from the service truck to the switchgear,
please make sure the earthing switch is on, or you will cause serious consequence.

Figure17: Secondary plug connector ① Mechanical code Figure 18: Secondary plug

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! Danger!
2 people are required for service truck operation (including moving withdrawable
unit from service truck to switchgear or moveing withdrawable unit from
switchgear to service truck. )

13.13 NXAir S service truck operation procedures

1. Place withdrawable unit on the service truck
(1) Place the service truck in front of withdrawable unit

1
2 2

(2) Pull out the guiderail interlocking latch ① of the service truck and unlock it by rotating right.
(3) Unlock the interlocking latch ② of cassette, push the service truck in until the interlocking
latch of cassette ② is locked automatically.

2 2

(4) lock the cassette by rotating left the interlocking latch

2. Push withdrawable unit in the switchgear

(1) Place the service truck at front of the panel.

Note (1)

3 3

(2) Pull out locking lever ③ of service truck and lock it by rotating it.
(3) Adjust bracket height of service truck by stepping on hydraulic pedal and make sure that
the guide rails of the panel and the service truck are horizontally aligned See note(1).

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Note (2)

Note (1)

(4) Push the service truck forward until it fully contacts with the panel, the locking lever will
be locked automatically. Push and pull the service truck from left to right to make sure it is
locked with the switchgear, then step slightly on the hydraulic pedal of the service truck to
adjust the bracket of service truck upwards and stop when you feel resistance. See note (2).

2 2
2 2

(5) Pull out the guideway interlocking latch ① of the service truck and unlock it by rotating
right; unlock interlocking latch ② of the casseue.
(6) Push withdrawable unit in the panel until interlocking latch ② is locked automatically.

3 3

(7) Rotate the locking lever ③ of service truck, and then push it straight toward the middle
until it is locked automatically; push and pull the service truck from left to right to make it
unlocked from the panel, and then move away the service truck.
(8) Insert LV connector into the plug.
(9) Close HV door.

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3. Take out withdrawable unit from the switchgear.

(1) Open HV door.
(2) Pull out LV connector and put it on the top hook.
(3) Place service truck in front of the panel.

Note (1)

3 3

(4) Pull out locking lever ③ of service truck and lock it by rotating it.
(5) Adjust bracket height of service truck by stepping on the hydraulic pedal and made sure
that the guiderails of the panel and the service truck are horizontally aligned. See note (1).

Note (2)

Note (1)

(6) Push the service truck forward until it fully contacts with the panel and then the locking
lever will be locked automatically. Push and pull the service truck from left to right to
make sure it is locked with the switchgear, then step slightly on the hydraulic pedal of
service truck to adjust upward the bracket of the service truck and stop when you feel
resistance. See note (2).

2 2
2 2

(7) Pull out the guiderail interlocking latch ① of the service truck and unlock it by rotating
right; unlock the interlocking latch ② .
(8) Pull the VCB into the service truck guiderails until the interlocking latch ② is locked
automatically.

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3 3

(9) Rotate the locking lever ③ of the service truck, and then push it straight toward the
middle until it is locked automatically; push and pull the service truck from left to right
to make it unlocked from the panel, and then move away the service truck.
(10) Close HV door.

4. Place withdrawable unit on the ground.

(1) Move the service truck with withdrawable unit to the store place.

2 2

(2) Step slightly on the pedal of service truck, and place withdrawable unit slowly on the
ground.
(3) Pull out the guiderail interlocking latch ① of the service truck and unlock it by rotating right.
(4) Unlock the interlocking latch ② , and at the same time, move the service truck backwards.

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13.14 Operation of shutters

Movable shutters include feeder shutter

(lower shutter) and busbar movable shutter
(upper shutter)
Operating mechanism of the shutter
distributes on left and right side of the panel,
and valve mechanism can choose padlock
(Option).

(1) When the circuit-breaker 3AE8 module is

moved from service to test position,the
busbar shutter and the feeder shutter will
open automatically and will be kept in
fully opened position.
(2) When the 3AE8 module is pushed from
service position to test position,busbar
shutter and feeder shutter will close
automatically.
(3) Busbar shutter and feeder shutter can
be operated independently (i.e. open
or close) and without　influence to
each other. Padlocks can be added to
relative places to protect the safety of
maintenance persons to the　most
extreme degree.
(4) Driving parts of movable shutter will be
affected by friction, when necessary, they
must be lubricated with lubrication oil.

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13. 15 Motor-driven Operation

13. 15. 1Motor-driven Operation of earthing switch

Operation methods
Preconditions of operation
●● Put the withdrawable parts in the test position or
move them out of the panel.
●● Cut power on the cable side.
●● Interlocking conditions must be met.
Motor-driven Operation
●● Check whether change-over switch is on the “Motor-
driven Operation” position or the withdrawable part
has been taken out.
●● Press “switch on” button to switch on the earthing
switch or the “switch off” button to switch off the
earthing switch.
Manual switch
It is only needed to open the handle hole of the earthing
switch, and the power source will be cut off automatically
and the motor-driven operation will be stopped.

13. 15. 2 Motor-driven operation of withdrawable parts

Operation methods
preconditions of operation
●● Turn the switch to “Motor-driven Operation”
●● Interlocking conditions must be met.
Motor-driven operation
●● Check whether change-over switch is on the “Motor-
driven Operation” position or earthing switch has
been switched off.
●● Move back from “service position” to “test position”
by pressing “rack out” button in the front of switch
cabinet.
●● Move forward from “test position” to “service
position” by pressing “rack in” button in the front of
the switch cabinet.
Manual operation
This only needed to open the handle hole of the
withdrawable unit, and the power source will be cut off
automatically and the motor-driven operation will be
stopped.
Note: see operation manual of earthing switch for
details of chassis and electric mechanism of earthing
switch.

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EUC6 Motor-driven Operation controller

产品概述
Product introduction
电动操作控制器专为电动操作研发的控制单元，内部设定有多种启动、
The motor-driven operation controller is designed as the control unit of motor drive, with
several start, stop and protection logics; when the drive motor’s running is resisted, it can
停止与保护逻辑，在驱动电机运转受阻时能及时有效地输出保护信号，保证
output protection signal timely and effectively, to ensure the safety of motor drive, thus it is
the better way for switchgear to realize programmed control.
电动操作系统安全，是开关柜实现程序化控制的首选设备。

Motor-driven Operation controller

Power source Operation Fault Not ready Remote

Withdrawable unit Earthing Switch Situ

Remote
Service Experiment Switching-on Switching-Off Situ
position Position Position Position

Rack in Rack out Switch Switch

Reset
on off

EUC6EUC6

功能特点
Functional features
●● The designs of lock rotor protection and anti-shock can effectively protect the mechanical
● 堵转保护与防冲击设计，有效保护机械系统
system

● Fully digital intelligent design.

●●
全数字化智能设计，手动与电动切换更顺畅
●● Perfect electromagnetic compatibility design has strong ability to resist electromagnetic
完善的电磁兼容设计，具有极强的抗电磁干扰能力
● interference.

Technical indicators
Power supply voltage: 220VDC/110VDC Power frequency withstand voltage: 2000 V/1min
技术指标
Motor maximum power: 300W Protection degree: IP5X
Output contact capacity: 8A 250VAC Ambient environment temperature：0℃ ~ + 55℃
电源电压：220VDC / 110VDC 工频耐压：2000V/1min
Static power dissipation: < 5W Working environment humidity: ≤ 95%RH
电机最大功率：300W 防护等级：IP5X

输出接点容量：8A 250VAC 工作环境温度：-25℃～+55℃

静态功耗：< 5W 工作环境湿度：≤95%RH

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The principle overview

After electricity self-inspection on this controller passes successfully and it enters standby
state; motor drive cassette fault output contact 19#, 20# disconnect, motor drive ES fault
output contact #20, 21# disconnect, there’s no output in output port #27, 28# for drive and
output port 29#, 30# for motor drive ES.

When inputting operation command, according the current withdrawable unit or earthing
switch position and other interlocking signal state (such as switching-off position of earthing
switch, switching-on position of earthing switch, withdrawable unit service position,
withdrawable unit testing position, remote position, allow withdrawable unit motor drive
allow earthing switch motor drive, forbid withdrawable unit motor drive, forbid earthing
switch, breaker switching-on position, breaker switching-off position, HV door close position,
rear door close position, etc.) the system will judge and give processing.

1. When not meet this start-up logic, it does not respond to this command; the output state
does not change and not ready indicator lights up.

2. When meet this start-up logic (see operation logic table for details) start immediately the
motor drive mechanism through 27 #, 28 # or 29 #, 30 # motor drive port and operate
in the target direction, and continuously detect withdrawable unit or earthing switch
positions and interlock signal, and judge the motor running current and run-time, when
a stop condition is detected (see operation logic table), such as withdrawable unit or
earthing switch operation reach the specified position, blocking, overtime, etc., turn off
the motor drive signal immediately and brake quickly, complete one operation.

If the stop is caused by overloading blocking, the system will enter fault lock-out state and will
not respond to any operation command, and the controller fault indicator lights up, electric
withdrawable unit fault output contact 19 #, 20 #, or electric earthing switch fault output contact
20 #, 21 # connect, fault information can be cleared by continuously pressing the controller panel
reset button for 3 seconds or more, resume standby state.

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14 Load Switch & Transformer Compartment Operating Instructions

14.1 Power on operation:

a) Close HV door
Precondition:
• Make sure the earthing switch is in closed status.
• Rear cover or rear door has been closed
Pull down the handle, close the door;
Insert the key into lock hole, and take it out after rotating it clockwise 90° .

b) Insert the hand crank into the operation hole and rotate it anticlockwise 90° , to open the
insulating plate which in the switchgear(at this time, high-voltage door cannot be opened).

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c) Insert the operation of the handle into the operation hole of the earthing switch and
rotate it clockwise 180° , the earthing switch will be switched off.

d) ) Switch on the load switch

Insert the operation of the handle into operation hole of the load switch
First, rotating anticlockwise 45° , then rotate clockwise 120° ~150° .

Anticlockwise 45° release clockwise for 120° ~150°

rotate anticlockwise for 135° , load switch is closed.

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14.2 Power off operation：

a) Insert the operation handle into operation hole of the load switch and rotate clockwise
for 45° , the load switch will be switched off.

b) Insert the operation handle into operation hole of the earthing switch and rotate
anticlockwise for 180° , the earthing switch will be closed.

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c) Insert the hand crank into the operation hole and rotate clockwise about 90° , to close the
insulating plate which in the switchgear.

d) Open high-voltage door:

Insert the key into door lock hole and rotate anticlockwise for 90°；
Raise the handle to the maximum position and pull the handle, then the door is opened.

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15. Service

15.1 Maintenance of switchgear.

Maintenance of switchgear equipment, such as circuit-breaker voltage transformer, current
transformer, relay, meter and retection equipment,　shall be in accordance with the
requirements of the relative operation manuals.

●● Maintenance work can be performed by using normal tools.

●● After the maintenance work finished, switch on the switchgear again according to
operation manual.
●● If the ambient environment contains too much dust humidity or pollution, the

maintenance cycle shall be shortened.

●● In shorter maintenance period (according to the specifications of customers), coat

lubrication oil on the contact of main circuit (a), fixed contact of earthing switch (f) and
other parts with friction, such as driving shaft of movable mechanism (s) and guide rail (d).
For (a) and (f) pose Long-term2 shall be used for (s) and (d) Isoflex Topas L32 shall be used.
●● Besides periodic maintenance, if any fault occurred, causes for faults and short circuits

must be investigated immediately　and damaged equipment must be replaced at once.

s)

a)

f) d)

Every year (or according to the specifications of customers)

Carry out routine check on damage, dust accumulation.
Check whether the accessories are in good conditions (including maintenance truck).

In the tenth years (or according to the specifications of customers)

Check the movement conditions of earthing switch.
Clean switchgear and check the status of HV connection points (joints) of High Voltage parts.
Check the torque of insulator and transformers.

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Check the switchgear functions, and the switchgear can be switch on after the check.

15.2 Prerequisites for the circuit breaker maintenance

Preconditions:
●● Switch off the power supply;
●● Circuit breaker is open;

●● Spring energy not charged.

! Danger ！
After spring energy is charged, pay attention to safety during the operation of
circuit breaker.
Switch off LV power supply prior to any maintenance work.
Operate the circuit-breaker to OPEN condition, in order to ensure the circuit-
breaker is open　and spring energy is not charged.

We suggest performing visual check speriodically.

To reach the optimum insulation effect, insulation parts must be kept clean.
Insulation parts shall be cleaned by wet cloth and moderate detergent, such as canned　
detergent.
If other parts are very dirty, wiping cloth can be used for cleaning.
Isoflex Topas L32(produced by Klueber) shall be used for parts that need lubrication.

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16. Troubleshooting

HV door

Faults Causes Measures

HV door cannot HV door is locked Use key to release the lock.
be opened
Removable part is not in Move the removable part to
test position test position.
HV door cannot Padlock for movable door Take down the padlock for
be closed. is not unlocked. movable door.
Secondary pins of circuit breaker Insert the pins into the
is not inserted into the plug plug.

Removable Part

Faults Reason Measures

Withdrawable Circuit-breaker (closed) Operate the circuit breaker to
part cannot be　 Operating handle is inserted　 open position.
moved to service into the manual operating hole The operating handle shall be
position. of feeder earthing switch. inserted into correct hole.
Feeder earthing switch is not　 Disconnect the earthing
disconnected. switch for feeder.
One interlock on control panel is Unlock the interlock on
not unlocked. control panel.
Without control voltage. Restore Close HV door
control voltage.
HV door is not closed.
Withdrawable Circuit breaker is in close　 Operate the circuit breaker to
part cannot be position. open position.
moved to test Operating handle is inserted　 The operating handle shall be
position. into the manual operating hole inserted into correct hole.
of feeder earthing switch. Close HV door
HV door is not closed. Restore control voltage.
Without control voltage.

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Earthing Switch

Faults Reason Measures

Shutter for Cassette is in service　position. Return the cassette to test
feeder　 Operating handle for removable position.
earthing switch part is still inserted in. Take out the operating
cannot open. handle.
One interlock on control panel is
locked up. Unlock this interlock
Shutter is locked up by the　 according　to normal
padlock. operation procedures.
Open the padlock.

Feeder earthing Cassette is in service　position. Return the Cassette to test

switch cannot be Operating handle for removable position.
closed (electric part is still inserted in the hole. Take out the operating
failure). handle for removable part.
One interlock on control panel is
locked up. Unlock this interlock
Without control voltage according to normal
operation procedures
Restore the control voltage.

Feeder earthing Without control voltage. Restore the control voltage.

switch cannot be Operating handle for removable Take out the operating
opened (electric part is still inserted in the hole. handle for removable part.
failure).
One interlock on control panel is Unlock this interlock
locked up. according to normal
operation procedures

Circuit breaker

Faults Reason Measures

Circuit breaker Operating handle for removable Take out the operating handle
cannot be closed. part is still inserted. for removable part.
Removable part is in Drive the Cassette to service
middle position. position or test position.
Wait for 10 seconds (motor
Spring is not charged energy storage) or manual
energy storage.

Undervoltage trip doesn't act. Force the undervoltage trip

to action.
HV door is not closed. Close the door for HV
compartment.
Spring without Switch on control voltage or　
Without control voltage.
charging manual energy storage.

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Electric chassis truck

Faults Reason Measures

The cassette There is no control voltage Switch on the power
cannot be rack-in. The earthing switch is closed. Disconnect the grounding
HVdoor is opened. switch
Close the high voltage
partition door

The cassette There is no control voltage Switch on the power

cannot be rack- The baffle of operating hole for Close the baffle of operating
out. cassette has been opened. hole
The circuit breaker is not Disconnect the circuit breaker
disconnected.

Motor drive earthing switch

Faults Reason Measures

The earthing There is no control voltage Switch on the power
switch cannot be The shutter of operating hole Close the shutter of operating
closed. has been opened. hole
The circuit breaker is not in the Move the circuit breaker in
test position. the test position.

The earthing There is no control voltage Switch on the power

switch cannot The door is opened (the front Closer the door (the front and
be opened. and rear doors) rear doors)

Possible phenomena in the operation process:

Serial No. Phenomenon Cause

1. The handle is inserted in the cassette,is not taken
out yet.
Manual operation is
2. Locking conditions of motor driven cassette are
available for the cassette
1. not met,　for example, position switch is not
but motor drive is　
switched over.
impossible
3. Secondary wiring is incorrect, communication　
wiring is reversed.
Manual operation is 1. The cassette is not fully in the test position
available for the　
2. earthing switch but 2. Rear door of the cable compartment is not closed
motor drive
is impossible 3. Secondary wiring is incorrect.

If the problem still exists after inspection according to the above-mentioned causes, please
contact　the manufacturer

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