HMWS & SB

33 KV HT PANEL

No of Unit - 4 Nos.
Capacity - 33KV-4-Panel HT switch gear
Type - MS-101, MSK – 101, MSP-101,
Make - Magawin,
Manufactured by - M/s. Megawin Switchgear,
Post box No. 434,
Alagapuram,
Salem – 636004.
INSPECTION SCHEDULE:
Once a year a general visual inspection should be carried out and if necessary, the outer insulating
parts wiped with a reg. More frequent checks may be necessary if the breakers are exposed to a
dust laden atmosphere.
BREAKER OPERATING MECHANISM:
The operating mechanisms should be oiled and lubricated every 10 years or after 10,000 make
break operations.
After 30,000 operations the breaker should be maintained in accordance with 4 HM 460 00038
0010. If necessary ask for 4HM 460 00036 0010 at the relevant Megawin representative.
VACUUM INTERRUPTERS:
The life expectancy (- number of make / break operations "n") of the interrupters as a function of
the breaking current (la) can be seen in fig. 13a to 13g). The interrupters must be replaced after n x
I a.
They must also be replaced after 30,000 mechanical operations or when the contacts have
ordered by the maximum amount, as indicated in fig. 14a. The replacement interrupters are
supplied with detailed mounting instructions.
POINTS TO BE NOTED:
Before starting any work the breaker should be isolated short circuited and earthed. Disconnected
the auxiliary supply and open and close the breaker by hand until both springs have been
discharged. Reference should be made to the safety regulations.

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Inspections should only be carried out by fitters who are familiar with switchgear of this type. We
recommend that the fitters chosen attend an information course at one of our factories or be
instructed by one of our special fitters during breaker inspection.
Repairs and modifications etc. should only be carried out by qualified fitters and with due
reference to the operating instructions or any special instructions.
If any joints are undone during inspection, the lock washers split pins and other locking elements
must be replaced
TOOLS
Apart from the usual tools and the fiat brushes required to apply lubricants, no special tools are
needed.
LUBRICANTS:
The lubricants can be obtained through the nearest Megawin representative.
Centoplex 24 DL: For bearings and sliding surfaces.
Shell vaseline 8420, for the vacuum breaker terminals and the contact surfaces of the connections.
Rizoi correction protection agent 7/2, for bearings, articulated joints, auxiliary switches.
CHECKING THE CONTACT EROSION:
The Vacuum breaker must be accessible from the front for this purpose but need not be
dismantled further. The position of the white check mark A on the vacuum interrupter is shown in
fig. 14a. The contact wear is still within the permissible limits as long as this mark can be seen
when the contacts are closed.
CHECKING THE VACUUM:
Before putting the breaker into service, or if an interrupter is suspected of leaking as result of
mechanical damage check the vacuum as follows:
Open and isolate the breaker and detach the insulated FRP Rod 23 from Inner Operating Lever 25
The atmospheric pressure will force the moving contact of a hermetically sealed interrupted into
the "ON" position, causing lever 63.6 to move into the position shown in fig. 15a.
A vacuum interrupter may be assumed to be intact if shows the following characteristics.
An appreciable closing force has to be overcome which lever 48.6 is moved tot he wOFF" position
by hand (fig 15b.) When the lever is released, it must automatically return the "ON" position and
the contacts must be heard to close.
After checking the vacuum, refit the lever 63.6 to the FRP Rod 63.
MAINTENANCE 0-OPERATING MECHANISM:

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Before starting any work the breaker should be isolated short circuited and earthed. Disconnect
the auxiliary supply and open and close the breaker by hand until both springs have been
discharged. Make reference to the safety regulations.
RE - LUBRICATING:
The main points to be lubricated with Centoplex 24 DL (bearings and sliding surfaces) are indicated
in Fig. 15d. All the points not marked (bearings, articulated joints and auxiliary switch) should be
treated with Ritzol corrosion protection agent 7/2.
To re-lubricate the mechanism detach its covers. Lubricated all the appropriate points, starting at
the top left and working through systematically. Parts that are not rigidly fixed (eg. articulated
joints) should be moved slightly to and fro to let the oil penetrate. Following this, operate the
breaker several times to test it.
Articulated joints and bearings that can not be dismantled should not be cleaned with a cleaning
agent prior to being oiled.

GENERAL:
The release converts weak electrical or mechanical control impulses in to powerful mechanical
work impulses. It is chiefly used for tripping high voltage circuit breaker and load break switches.
The release can be supplied as shunt release, under voltage release and CT operated release
(indirect over current release) and also can be used as mechanical energy storing device.

STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS:
The release 3A x 11 conform to IEC publication 56.2 and to DIN VDE 0670 Part 102/103/1000 for
auxiliary tripping devices. The type of enclosure is DIN 40 050 - IP00.
AMBIENT TEMPERATURE:
The trips function reliably at temperature ranging from 20°C to + 40°C should the temperature
drop below -20°C for any consideratble length of time, suitable heating must be provided.

MECHANICAL DATA:
Actuating force on tripping pin 15 - 14 N---28N
Tripping pin stroke - 3mm
Thrust of stoker pin when ready for action - 59N
Thrust of striker pin when released - 35N

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Thrust of striker pin when being unlatched - 63N

Working stroke of striker pin 23 - 20mm
Additional stroke for latching - 2.5+0.5mm
Trip A. C. Operation D. C. Operation
MST ms 13 to 20 20 to 22
MCT ms 20 to 28 14 to 20
With Break contact ms 18 to 42 26 to 34

Fig. 3 shows the inherent response time (from the instant the closing signal is initiated to the instant
when the striker pin has traveled through its complete strike) applying for the unloaded striker pin. It
is lengthened depending on the mass of the lever system to be actuated.
APPLICATION
SHUNT RELEASE - MST
Shunt release are used for the automatic tripping of circuit breakers by suitable protective relays
and for arbitrary tripping by electrical or mechanical control. They are generally intended for
connection to a separate auxiliary supply (DC or AC) but may also be connected to voltage
transformers in special cases.
UNDERVOLTAGE RELEASES - MUV
Under voltage releases are used for the continuous monitoring of circuits and for the automatic
tripping of circuit breakers when the service voltage of the breaker main circuit drops excessively.
Usually they are connected to voltage transformers but they can also be supplied for DC operation.
Arbitrary tripping of a undervoltage release is best effected by a break contact in the trip coil circuit,
if, however, tripping is done by short circuiting the trip coil, a protective resistant limits the short
circuit current. Under voltage releases are mainly used in conjunction with a lockout device
connected in parallel.

C. T. OPERATED RELEASES (INDIRECT OVER CURRENT RELEASE) - MCT

C. T. operated releases serve for the automatic tripping of circuit breakers on short circuit or over
current. The associated matching transformers are connected in the breaker main circuit. An
additional shunt release of MST is required for arbitrary tripping by electrical remote control.

DRAWOUT VACUUM CIRCUIT BREAKER

INTERLOCKS:
1. The VCB has two positions
1. TEST
2. SERVICE
2. The VCB can be operated manually / electrically in both Test & Service position.
3. If the VCB is ON then the racking handle can not be inserted
4. The VCB can be moved from Test to Service and Service to Test only when the VCB is in

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OFF condition.
5. The VCB can not be closed when the trolley is in between Test & Service position,
6. Spring Charge Handle and drawout handle positions are shown in Fig.
D - 6.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS:
RACK - IN & RACK - OUT OPERATION:
1. Ensure the VCB is in OFF condition and also ensure that the spring is in discharged condition.
This is indicated by the spring charged indication.
2. If the VCB is ON then the Racking handle can not be inserted.
3. If the VCB is OFF lift the interlock lever, insert the racking handle, push the VCB gently till
the VCB stops (This means screw rod is engaged). Now rotate the racking handle dock wise,
(See Fig. D -5)
4. After the VCB reaches the Service position remove the handle. Till such time, further
rotation is not possible . This means VCB is in service - position.
5. To ensure that the VCB at Service Position, press the manual closing push button. If it moves
means, the VCB is in service position and it is ready for operation.
6. Put the Plug & Socket, operate the VCB by electrically and
manually.
Before Rack - Out: Check the VCB is in OFF condition.
1. If it is ON, trip the VCB, insert the racking handle and rotate it anti clockwise till (screw rod
discharges) and rotates freely. TTien gently pull the breaker to test position indicated the
label. The label is fixed in the bottom gland.

MAINTENANCE:
1. Keep the VCB chamber clean.
2. Clean all the insulating materials like VCB insulator, Epoxy spout's shutters using dry cloth.
3. Clean all the moving parts like shutter guide rod, sheets, screw rod, interlocking lever,
rails and lubricate the same with Serrover.
4. Clean the plug in contacts apply Vaseline or petroleum jelly.
5. Do the Rack - in / Rack - out operation four or five times.

ON LOAD GEARS

INTRODUCTION:
The ABS & SS range of ON LOAD TAPCHANGER is housed in a sheet steel tank, suitable for
mounting on the Flange to the Transformer Tank. An insulated Terminal Board, with connector

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stems embedded in epoxy, forms the separator between the oil systems of the Transformer and
Tapchanger. The Drive Mechanism Chamber is an integral part of the tank for low voltage
Tapchangers (upto 132KV)/ but is dismountable for high voltage jobs. The Tapchanger is protected
by a single float Oil Surge Relay for above 11KV class (Optional for 11KV).

ROUTINE MAINTENANCE:
Period: Once a year or 6000 operations, which ever is earlier.
Apply grease as per our instructions on all Gear Teeth, Geneva Locking Faces and other Mechanical
Contact and Bearing surfaces.
Wipe the Tap Position Indicator dial switch fixed studs clear and smear a title "Electrolube" oil.
Test a sample of oil from the Tap changer Tank. If not to normal standards (IS 1866), you should
Filter.
Before Filtering, wipe all Carbon deposits with clean cloth.
While Filtering take oil out of the bottom of the tank, and let in Filtered oil at top.
Observe the general condition of the Main Spring, particularly checking elongation, if
any, of holes in the end fittings through which the Spring passes.
Keep the Drive Mechanism Cabinet reasonably dean and dry at all times.
Check the tension of the Drive Motor Belt & if necessary remove one link to reduce slack.
MAJOR MAINTENANCE & OVER-HAUL:
IT IS STRONGLY RECOMMENDED THAT THE ASSISTANCE
OF OLG IS TAKEN FOR MAJOR MAINTENANCE AND OVER- HAUL
1. Schedule for major maintenance and over-haul is as follows:
a) For Step Capacity (i.e. step voltage x through current) less than 50KVA every 20,000
operations or five years whichever is earlier.
b) For Step Capacity 50-80 KVA every 15,000 operations or four years whichever is
earlier.
c) For Step Capacity over 80KVA every 12,000 operations or three years whichever is earlier.
d) For Step Voltage greater than 850V, irrespective of Step KVA every 12,000 operations or
three years whichever is earlier.
2. For major maintenance drain all oil and remove Top Cover.
3. Clean all deposits with non-fibrous, clean cloth.
4. Visually observe all Contacts for Wear. Contacts must be changed if there are signs of heavy
Arcing or Pitting. We recommend changing of complete Hinged Roller Contact Assembly or
Fixed Contact as necessary .

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5. If there are signs of leakage through the Shaft Oil Glands, replace Gland Assembly.
6. If the condition of the Main Springs are seen to be unsatisfactory, replace Spring.
7. In any case we recommend replacement of Main Spring Assembly after every 40,000
operations.

After completing all work, close the Top Hand-hole, and fill with dry, clean, Gas free, tested
Transformer Oil.
TROUBLE SHOOTING OF ELECTRICAL SCHEME:

PROBLEM NO.1: Lowering & raising operation interchanges while operating relevant Push
Button. This problem may occur more particularly the first time when the
Tap Change is applied at the Transformer Manufacturer's works, due to
mismatch of Winding and Connection Diagram connection.

i) Verify the Winding and Connection Diagram correspond.

ii) Check the Phase Sequence of supply and interchange any two phases.

PROBLEM NO. 2: Motor not running (is dead)

i) Check three Phases & Neutral are available at the terminal blocks.

ii) Check supply ON/OFF Switch (TCSIS) & Local/Remote Switch (CSS-1) are selected properly.

iii) Check the fuses provided for three phases (FS1, FS2 & FS3) and for 110V supply (FS4 & FS5)
are

intact.

iv) Check whether O/L relay (a1) has been tripped due to overcurrent or short circuit. If it is so,
reset it manually or put it in auto-reset mode and wait for sometime.
Operate few times in presence. Observe O/L relay (a1) tripping, if found
analyse the reason whether taking over current or stuck.

v) Ensure that the manual operating handle is not inserted into operating position before going
for

Electrical operation.

vi) If RTCC is not used, ensure that the links have been provided as per "ATTENTION LABLE" stuck

Inside the door.

PROBLEM NO.3: Motor does not stop at end of Tap changer (In ail or some positions.)

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i) Check whether B9 Switch is working properly and for correct alignment of the same.

PROBLEM NO.4: Motor not running (but humming noise heard) (Applicable to 3 phase
Motor).

i) Check 3 phases are available at Terminal Block.

ii) Check all the three fuses provided in the coming line (FS1, FS2 & FS3) are intact.

iii) Check 3 phases at the overload relay output.

PROBLEM NO.5: Tap position indicator not showing correct number & showing Tap No.73 or
more than the Taps available.

i) Short the terminals No.9, N290. Check the display for "1 if not showing replace the Tap

Position Indicator.

ii) Check continuity and the values of TPl resistances

iii) Check TPl Moving Contact positively making against fixed studs.

PROBLEM NO.6: Tap Changer Stuck.

i) Check Mechanism freeness.

ii) Drain oil and check Moving and Fixed Contact welded.

iii) Check condition of Transition Resistances.

iv) Check all the Fixed and Roller Contact in all the tap points are free from major arcing and may

need replacement.

v) Check if Tank is distorted, or if Main Insulating Tie Bars damaged.

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