GUÍA IEEE STD C37.30.3™ 2018

IEEE Standard Requirements for
High-Voltage Interrupter Switches,

Interrupters, or Interrupting Aids Used
on or Attached to Switches Rated for
Alternating Currents Above 1000 V
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IEEE Std C37.30.3™-2018

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IEEE Power and Energy Society
Approved 14 June 2018
IEEE-SA Standards Board
Abstract: Requirements for interrupter switches, interrupters or interrupting aids used on or
attached to switches rated for high-voltage ac above 1000 V and used indoors, outdoors, or in
enclosures for non-fault current interrupting for which an interrupting duty is assigned are covered
in this standard. It includes preferred ratings, construction, application, loading, installation, and
operation and maintenance guidelines. This standard does not apply to load-break separable
insulated connectors, circuit breakers, circuit switchers, metal enclosed switchgear, pad-mounted
switchgear, reclosers, sectionalizers or other switching devices that are covered by other IEEE
standards.
Keywords: high-voltage switches, IEEE C37.30.3™, indoor switches, interrupter switches, outdoor
switches
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Participants
At the time this IEEE standard was completed, the IEEE C37.30.3 Working Group had the following
membership:
Danny M. Hoss, Chair

David L. McMullen, Vice Chair
Jacob Blake James Houston Peter Meyer

John Hall William Hurst Laura Reid
Kenneth Harless Thomas Kohler Carl Reigart
Gary Haynes Peter Kowalik Kyle Stechshulte
The following members of the individual balloting committee voted on this standard. Balloters may have
voted for approval, disapproval, or abstention.
Roy Alexander Danny M. Hoss Iulian Profir

Chris Ambrose James Houston Carl Reigart
Charles Ball William Hurst Grant Ringham
Thomas Barnes Richard Jackson Charles Rogers
Jean-Marc Biasse Andrew Jones Tim Rohrer
Jacob Blake Chad Kennedy Thomas Rozek
Frank Blalock Yuri Khersonsky Bartien Sayogo
Eldridge Byron James Kinney Nikunj Shah
Paul Cardinal Joseph L. Koepfinger Devki Sharma
Stephen Cary Boris Kogan Garett Sims
Robert Cohn Peter Kowalik Jerry Smith
Randall Crellin Jim Kulchisky R. Kirkland Smith
Stephen DeRoche Saumen Kundu Kyle Stechschulte
Gary Donner Chung-Yiu Lam James Swank
Edgar Dullni John Leach Donald Swing
Sergio Flores Reginaldo Maniego David Tepen
Marcel Fortin Charles Morse Marcelo Valdes
Mietek Glinkowski Darryl Moser James Van De Ligt
Edwin Goodwin Thomas Mulcahy Roger Verdolin
James Graham Jerry Murphy John Vergis
Randall Groves Jeffrey Nelson Mark Waldron
Ajit Gwal Arthur Neubauer William Walter
John Harley Michael Newman Kenneth White
Gary Haynes Joe Nims Matthew Williford
Jared Hines T.W. Olsen Terry Woodyard
Werner Hoelzl Lorraine Padden Larry Yonce
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When the IEEE-SA Standards Board approved this standard on 14 June 2018, it had the following membership:
Jean-Phillipe Faure, Chair

Gary Hoffman, Vice Chair
John D. Kulick, Past Chair
Konstantinos Karachalios, Secretary
Ted Burse Xiaohui Liu Robby Robson

Guido R. Hiertz Kevin Lu Dorothy Stanley
Christel Hunter Daleep Mohla Mehmet Ulema
Joseph L. Koepfinger* Andrew Myles Phil Wennblom
Thomas Koshy Paul Nikolich Philip Winston
Hung Ling Ronald C. Petersen Howard Wolfman
Dong Liu Annette D. Reilly Jingyi Zhou
*Member Emeritus
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Introduction
This introduction is not part of IEEE Std C37.30.3-2018, IEEE Standard Requirements for High-Voltage Interrupter
Switches, Interrupters, or Interrupting Aids Used on or Attached to Switches Rated for Alternating Currents Above
1000 V.
This standard provides the product code for switching and fault making ratings for switching devices for
alternating current, rated above 1000 V and used indoors, outdoors, or in enclosures.
Evolution of various standards has resulted in the need to split the content of IEEE Std 1247™-2005 [B18]1
into two new proposed standards, IEEE Std C37.30.3 and IEEE Std C37.30.4™.2 The proposed document,
IEEE Std C37.30.3, shall become the basic standard for high voltage interrupter switches, interrupters or
interrupting aids used on or attached to high voltage switches. The proposed document, IEEE Std C37.30.4,
shall provide a common test code for equipment described in IEEE Std C37.30.3.
1
The numbers in brackets correspond to those of the bibliography in Annex A.
2
Information on references can be found in Clause 2.
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Contents
1. Overview�� 11
1.1 Scope�� 11
1.2 Purpose�� 11
2. Normative references�� 11
3. Definitions�� 12
4. Normal (usual) and special (unusual) service conditions�� 13

4.1 General�� 13
4.2 Normal (usual) service conditions�� 13
4.3 Special (unusual) service conditions�� 14
5. Ratings�� 14
5.1 Ratings�� 14
5.2 Rated maximum voltage (V) or (Ur)�� 15
5.3 Rated insulation level (Ud), (Up)�� 16
5.4 Rated power-frequency (fr)�� 16
5.5 Rated continuous (normal) current (Ir)�� 16
5.6 Rated short-time withstand current (Ik)�� 18
5.7 Rated peak withstand current (Ip)�� 18
5.8 Rated short-time (symmetrical) withstand current duration (tk)�� 19
5.9 Rated supply voltage of closing and opening devices and of auxiliary and control circuits (Ua)�� 19
5.10 Rated supply frequency of closing and opening devices and of auxiliary circuits�� 19
5.11 Rated pressure of compressed gas supply for insulation and/or operation �� 19
5.12 Rated filling levels for insulation and/or operation �� 19
5.13 Rated switching duties�� 19
5.14 Visible corona-free voltage�� 21
5.15 Radio influence voltage limit�� 21
5.16 Rated ice breaking ability�� 21
5.17 Rated mechanical endurance�� 21
5.18 Rated mechanical terminal load�� 21
5.19 Rated closing time (for power operated switches)�� 21
5.20 Rated operating duty cycles�� 21
5.21 Rated fault-making current�� 22
5.22 Capacitance switching transient overvoltage ratio�� 23
5.23 Rated differential capacitance voltage range�� 23
6. Design and construction�� 23

6.2 Requirements for liquids in switches�� 23
6.3 Requirements for gases in switches�� 23
6.4 Grounding provisions�� 23
6.5 Auxiliary and control equipment�� 23
6.6 Dependent power operation�� 24
6.7 Stored energy operation�� 24
6.8 Independent manual operation�� 24
6.9 Operation of releases�� 24
6.10 Low- and high-pressure interlocking and monitoring devices�� 24
6.11 Nameplate markings�� 24
6.12 Interlocking devices�� 24
6.13 Position indicator�� 24
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6.14 Degrees of protection by enclosures�� 24
6.15 Creepage distances for outdoor insulators�� 24
6.16 Gas and vacuum tightness�� 24
7. Design (type) tests�� 25

7.1 Design (type) tests�� 25
7.2 Electromagnetic compatibility tests�� 25
7.3 Additional tests on auxiliary and control circuits�� 25
7.4 X-Radiation procedure for vacuum interrupters�� 25
8. Production tests (routine tests)�� 25

8.2 Dielectric withstand test; one minute dry power-frequency�� 25
8.3 Dielectric test on auxiliary and control circuits�� 26
8.4 Measurement of the resistance of the main circuit�� 26
8.5 Tightness Tests�� 26
8.6 Design and visual checks�� 26
Annex A (informative) Bibliography�� 27
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1. Overview
1.1 Scope
This document provides standard requirements for interrupter switches, interrupters, or interrupting aids used
on or attached to switches rated for high-voltage ac above 1000 V and used indoors, outdoors, or in enclosures
for non-fault current interrupting for which an interrupting duty is assigned. This standard covers preferred
ratings, construction, application, loading, installation, operation, and maintenance guidelines. This standard
does not apply to load-break separable insulated connectors, circuit breakers, circuit switchers, metal-enclosed
switchgear, pad-mounted switchgear, reclosers, sectionalizers or other switching devices that are covered by
other IEEE standards.
1.2 Purpose
The purpose of this standard is to provide a basic standard requirement for interrupter switches, interrupters, or
interrupting aids used on or attached to switches rated for high-voltage ac above 1000 V.
2. Normative references
The following referenced documents are indispensable for the application of this document (i.e., they shall
be understood and used, so each referenced document is cited in text and its relationship to this document is
explained). For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition of the
referenced document (including any amendments or corrigenda) applies.
IEEE Std C37.09TM, IEEE Standard Test Procedure for AC High-Voltage Circuit Breakers Rated on a
Symmetrical Current Basis.3,4
IEEE Std C37.30.1TM, IEEE Standard Requirements For AC High-Voltage Air Switches Rated Above 1000 V.
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The IEEE standards or products referred to in Clause 2 are trademarks owned by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers,
Incorporated.
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IEEE Std C37.30.3-2018
IEEE Standard Requirements for High-Voltage Interrupter Switches, Interrupters, or Interrupting
Aids Used on or Attached to Switches Rated for Alternating Currents Above 1000 V
IEEE Std C37.30.4TM, IEEE Standard Test Code for Switching and Fault Making Tests for High-Voltage
Interrupter Switches, Interrupters or Interrupting Aids Used on or Attached to Switches Rated for Alternating
Currents Above 1000 Volts.
IEEE Std C37.100.1TM-2007, IEEE Standard of Common Requirements for High Voltage Power Switchgear
Rated Above 1000 V.
IEEE Std C37.100.2TM, IEEE Standard for Common Requirements for Testing of AC Capacitive Current
Switching Devices over 1000 V.
3. Definitions
For the purposes of this document, the following terms and definitions apply. The IEEE Standards Dictionary
Online should be consulted for terms not defined in this clause. 5
allowable continuous current class (ACCC) designation (of an air switch): A code that identifies the
composite curve relating the loadability factor (LF) of the switch to the ambient temperature θa as determined
by the limiting switch part class designations.
distribution class: A descriptive term used to denote application, restriction, or both to that part of an electric
system between the substation and the customer.
enclosed switch: Switches designated for operation within a housing restricting heat transfer to the external
medium.
horn-gap switch: A switch provided with arcing horns.
indoor switch: Switches designated for operation inside buildings or weather-resistant enclosures which do
not restrict heat transfer to the ambient.
interrupter switch: A switching device designed for making specified currents and breaking specified steady
state currents.
interrupting aids: A current-interrupting device that can be attached to an air switch to improve its interrupting
capability (e.g., quick break arcing horns; vacuum, SF6, and expulsion interrupters).
lightning impulse dry withstand voltage: The crest value of a voltage impulse with a 1.2/50 µs wave form as
defined by IEEE Std 4™ [B9].6
loadability: The ratio of allowable continuous current at 25 °C ambient temperature to rated continuous
current.
loadability factor: The ratio of allowable continuous current at a given ambient temperature to rated
continuous current.
making current: The value of the available current at the time the device closes.
observable temperature rise: The observable temperature rise of any part of the switch is the steady-state
temperature rise above ambient temperature.
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IEEE Standards Dictionary Online is available at: http://dictionary.ieee.org.
6
The numbers in brackets correspond to those of the bibliography in Annex A.
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outdoor switch: Switches designated for operation outside buildings or enclosures. Outdoor switches may be
exposed to the weather. Outdoor switches experience no restriction of heat transfer to the ambient.
peak withstand current: The maximum instantaneous current at the major peak of an offset power frequency
sinusoidal current that a switch is required to carry.
power frequency: The frequency at which a device or system is designed to operate.
quick break arcing horns: commonly referred to also as a quick break whip—a conductive member mounted
such that as the main switch blade opens it remains in contact then releases and quickly creates a large open
gap for improved current interruption compared to arcing horns.
short-time (symmetrical) withstand current: An abnormal power frequency current, the initial portion of
which may have a dc offset, expressed in rms symmetrical amperes that a switch is required to carry.
short-time (symmetrical) withstand current duration: The maximum duration of short-time (symmetrical)
withstand current that a switch is required to carry.
station class: A descriptive term used to denote application or restriction or both to generating stations,
switching stations, substations and transmission lines.
switch: Within this document, the noun “switch” shall refer to switching devices, interrupters, current
interrupting devices, interrupting aids, or interrupter switches.
switch part class designation: A code that identifies the curve that relates the loadability factor (LF) of a
switch part material and function to the ambient temperature θa.
switching impulse withstand voltage: The crest value of a voltage impulse with a front duration from tens
to thousands of microseconds that, under specified conditions, can be applied without causing flashover or
puncture.
visible corona: A luminous discharge due to ionization of the air surrounding a device, caused by a voltage
gradient exceeding a certain critical value.
4. Normal (usual) and special (unusual) service conditions

4.1 General
Clause 2 of IEEE Std C37.100.1-20077 applies with the additions and modification given in 4.1 and 4.2.
4.2 Normal (usual) service conditions

4.2.1 Indoor switch
Subclause 2.1.1 of IEEE Std C37.100.1-2007 applies with the following modifications:
The ambient temperature (temperature of the surrounding air) is within the range of –30 °C to +40 °C.
4.2.2 Outdoor switch
Subclause 2.1.2 of IEEE Std C37.100.1-2007 applies with the following modifications:
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Information on references can be found in Clause 2.
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The wind velocity does not exceed 37 m/s (80 mi/h).
NOTE—The interrupting ability of some switches which rely on a rapidly increasing external air gap for circuit interruption
(such as quick break arcing horns) may be influenced by local wind velocity and direction.8
4.3 Special (unusual) service conditions

Subclause 2.2 of IEEE Std C37.100.1-2007 applies with following additions.
Where other unusual conditions exist, they should be brought to the attention of those responsible for the
design and application of the equipment. Examples of such conditions are:
— Equipment that depends on air for its insulating and cooling medium will have a higher temperature
rise and a lower dielectric strength when operating at higher altitudes than when operating at lower
altitudes. For altitudes above 1000 m (3300 ft), correction factors should be applied to the switch
ratings. Altitude correction factors are specified in IEEE Std C37.100.1.
— Contamination, such as damaging fumes or vapors, excessive or abrasive dust, explosive mixtures of
dust or gases, steam, salt spray, excessive moistures, or dripping water.
— Abnormal vibration, shocks, earthquakes, or tilting.
— Excessively high or low ambient temperatures.
— Unusual transportation or storage conditions.
— Unusual space limitations.
— Unusual operating duty, frequency of operation, difficulty of maintenance, poor current wave form
(high harmonic content), unbalanced voltage, special insulation requirements.
— The application of an outdoor switch, indoor switch, or an enclosed switch for other purposes, which
may include concerns regarding weather exposure and restricted heat transfer.
5. Ratings
5.1 Ratings
The following table lists the required and optional ratings for each device.
Table 1—Switch ratings

Switch rating Interrupter
switch
Rated power frequency REQUIRED
Rated maximum voltage REQUIRED
Rated continuous current REQUIRED
Rated lightning-impulse withstand (BIL) REQUIRED
Rated switching-impulse withstand (for rated maximum voltage of 362 kV and above) REQUIRED
Rated power frequency dry withstand REQUIRED
Rated power frequency wet withstand (outdoor) REQUIRED
Rated dew power frequency withstand (indoor) REQUIRED
Rated peak-withstand current REQUIRED
Table continues
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Notes in text, tables, and figures of a standard are given for information only and do not contain requirements needed to implement this
standard.
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Table 1—Switch ratings (continued)

Switch rating Interrupter
switch
Rated short-time (symmetrical) withstand current REQUIRED
Rated short-time (symmetrical) withstand current duration REQUIRED
Rated mechanical endurance REQUIRED
Rated mechanical terminal load REQUIRED
Rated ice-breaking ability—manual (outdoor) OPTIONAL
Rated ice-breaking ability—power: single attempt opening and closing (outdoor) OPTIONAL
Rated ice-breaking ability—power: single attempt opening, multiple attempt closing (outdoor) OPTIONAL
Rated fault-making current OPTIONAL
Rated capacitance-switching transient overvoltage ratio REQUIRED a
Rated minimum differential-capacitance voltage REQUIRED a
Rated maximum differential-capacitance voltage REQUIRED a
Rated load-interrupting current and rated endurance OPTIONAL b
Rated load-making current and rated endurance OPTIONAL b
Rated load-switching current and rated endurance OPTIONAL b
Rated unloaded transformer interrupting current and rated endurance OPTIONAL b
Rated unloaded transformer making current and rated endurance OPTIONAL b
Rated unloaded transformer switching current and rated endurance OPTIONAL b
Rated unloaded transformer loop interrupting current and rated endurance OPTIONAL b
Rated unloaded transformer loop making current and rated endurance OPTIONAL b
Rated unloaded transformer loop switching current and rated endurance OPTIONAL b
Rated cable-interrupting current and rated endurance OPTIONAL a
Rated cable-making current and rated endurance OPTIONAL a
Rated cable-switching current and rated endurance OPTIONAL a
Rated line-interrupting current and rated endurance OPTIONAL a
Rated line-making current and rated endurance OPTIONAL a
Rated line-switching current and rated endurance OPTIONAL a
Rated single-capacitance interrupting current and rated switching endurance OPTIONAL a
Rated parallel-connected capacitance-switching current and rated switching endurance OPTIONAL a
Rated closing time OPTIONAL
Required if the interrupter switch has capacitance-switching ratings.

a
At least one current-interrupting rating is required for interrupter switches.

b
5.2 Rated maximum voltage (V) or (Ur)

5.2.1 General
Subclause 4.1 of IEEE Std C37.100.1-2007 applies.
5.2.2 Range I for rated maximum voltages of 245 kV and below
Subclause 4.1.1 of IEEE Std C37.100.1-2007 applies.
5.2.3 Range II for rated maximum voltages above 245 kV
Subclause 4.1.2 of IEEE Std C37.100.1-2007 applies.
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5.3 Rated insulation level (Ud), (Up)

5.3.1 General
5.3.2 Open gap withstand
The air gap of fully open interrupter switches shall withstand voltages that are 110% of the rated lightning
impulse dry withstand and the power frequency dry withstand voltages given in Table 4 of C37.30.1-2011.
Interrupter switches having solid insulation material across the open gap shall withstand 100% of the voltages
given in Table 4, Table 8, and Table 10 of IEEE Std C37.30.1-2011.
5.3.3 Rated power frequency dry withstand voltage
The rated power frequency dry withstand voltage is the power frequency withstand voltage that the switch is
required to withstand for a duration of 60 s under dry conditions.
Insulation between the live parts of a switch and ground shall withstand 100% of the rated power frequency
dry withstand voltage.
Insulation across the open gap of switches shall withstand 100% or 110% of the rated power frequency dry
withstand voltage, if required by other standards, such as the IEEE C37.20 series.
5.3.4 Rated power frequency wet withstand voltage
The rated power frequency wet withstand voltage is the power frequency withstand voltage that an outdoor
switch is required to withstand for a duration of 10 s under wet (rain) conditions. There are no power frequency
wet withstand requirements for indoor or enclosed switches.
Insulation between the live parts of an outdoor switch and ground shall withstand 100% of the rated power
frequency wet withstand voltage.
If, utilizing good engineering judgment, one cannot determine that solid insulation, which fully or partially
bridges the open gap, will not adversely affect the open-gap withstand, a wet-withstand test shall be made, and
the open gap shall withstand 100% of the rated wet power frequency withstand voltage.
5.3.5 Rated power frequency dew withstand voltage
The rated power frequency dew withstand voltage is the power frequency withstand voltage that an indoor
or an enclosed switch is required to withstand, without flashover or damage to any insulation, for a duration
of 10 s with dew (condensate) over the switch's solid insulation. There is no power frequency dew withstand
requirement for outdoor switches. If the open gap of an enclosed switch is effectively bridged by a solid
insulation, a dew withstand test shall be made, and the open gap shall withstand 100% of the rated power
frequency dew withstand voltage.
5.4 Rated power-frequency (fr)

Clause 4.3 of IEEE Std C37.100.1-2007 applies.
5.5 Rated continuous (normal) current (Ir)

Clause 4.4 of IEEE Std C37.100.1-2007 does not apply.
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The rated continuous current is the maximum current the switch shall be required to carry continuously under
usual service conditions without exceeding specified temperature limits. The current is in rms amperes at rated
power frequency.
IEEE Std C37.30.1-2011 Table 3 applies to the switches when an interrupting aid is applied on a switch with an
ACCC designation. Interrupting aids do not have continuous carrying current capability.
CAUTION
The interrupting rating of an interrupter switch may be less than the continuous or emergency current rating
of the switch.
The following table applies if IEEE Std C37.30.1 is not specified.
Table 2—Total temperature limits for contacts, connections, and insulation of interrupting
switch a
Description of part and dielectric material b, c, d Total temperature Temperature-rise over
(°C) 40 °C ambient
(°C)
1. Contacts e
Bare copper and bare copper alloy
In air 75 35
In SF6 90 50
In oil 80 40
Silver-coated, nickel-coated, or equivalent
In air 105 65
In SF6 105 65
In oil 90 50
Tin-coated
In air 90 50
In SF6 105 65
In oil 90 50
2. Connections, bolted or the equivalent f
Bare copper, bare copper, or aluminum alloy

In air 90 50
In SF6 100 60
In oil 100 60
Silver-coated, nickel-coated, tin-coated, or equivalent
In air 125 85
In SF6 125 85
In oil 100 60
3. All other contacts or connections made of bare metals or coated with other materials g
4. Terminals for bolted connection to external conductors h,i
Bare 90 50
Silver, nickel, or tin-coated equivalent 105 65
5. Oil for oil switching devices
Top oil [measured 2.5 cm (1 in) below the surface] 90 50
Table continues
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Table 2—Total temperature limits for contacts, connections,

and insulation of interrupting switch a (continued)
Description of part and dielectric material b, c, d Total temperature Temperature-rise over
(°C) 40 °C ambient
(°C)
6. Metal parts acting as springs j
7. Non-energized parts subject to contact by personnel
Handled by operator 50 10
Accessible to operator 70 30
External surfaces accessible to operator 110 70
8. Insulating material in contact with current carrying parts
Class 90 insulation 90 50
9. Other current carrying parts
Copper or copper alloy casting 105 65
Hard-drawn copper parts k 80 40
Heat treated aluminum parts 105 65
Woven-wire flexible connectors 75 35
a
The treatment of total temperature limits for contacts, connections and insulation should conform to the
IEEE Std C37.100.1, when applicable.
b
The same part may belong to several categories as listed in the table. In this case, the total temperature limits
and temperature-rise limits are lowest among the relevant categories.
c
For vacuum switching devices, the total temperature limits and temperature rise limits are not applicable for
parts in vacuum. The remaining parts shall not exceed the limits given in the table.
d
Total temperature limits may be restricted by the temperature of surrounding insulating materials not directly
in contact with current carrying parts.
e
When contact parts have different coatings, the total temperature limit and temperature rise limit shall be those
of the part having the lower limits in the table.
f
When connection parts have different coatings, the total temperature limits and temperature rise limit shall be
the lower of the limits for the different parts as listed in the table.
g
When other materials than those given in the table are used, their properties shall be considered in order to
determine the total temperature limit and temperature-rise limits.
h
The total temperature limits and temperature-rise limits are valid even if the conductor connected to the
terminals is bare.
i
The temperature of terminals may be limited by the temperature limits of insulated cable, of connectors, or of
terminators connected to the terminals.
j
The temperature shall not reach a value where the spring force of the material is impaired.
k
If annealing will not affect the performance of the switch, the total temperature and temperature rise over a
40 °C ambient for copper or copper alloy castings may be used.
5.6 Rated short-time withstand current (Ik)

Subclause 4.5 of IEEE Std C37.100.1-2007 applies. Other acceptable ratings can be found in
IEEE Std C37.30.1-2011.
5.7 Rated peak withstand current (Ip)

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5.8 Rated short-time (symmetrical) withstand current duration (tk)

5.9 Rated supply voltage of closing and opening devices and of auxiliary and
control circuits (Ua)
Clause 4.8 of IEEE Std C37.100.1-2007 does not apply. Refer to IEEE Std C37.30.1-2011 Table 13 for
preferred values.
5.10 Rated supply frequency of closing and opening devices and of auxiliary
circuits
5.11 Rated pressure of compressed gas supply for insulation and/or operation
The value of the rated pressure shall be specified by manufacturer.
5.12 Rated filling levels for insulation and/or operation

The value of the rated filling levels shall be specified by manufacturer.
5.13 Rated switching duties

5.13.1 General
The following ratings are common duties associated with switches. To be classified as an interrupter switch,
the switch shall be rated for one of the following duties, but not necessarily rated for all.
5.13.2 Rated load-switching current
The rated load-switching current is the maximum rms symmetrical power frequency load current flowing in a
circuit that the switch shall be required to make and interrupt at its rated maximum voltage.
5.13.3 Rated loop-switching currents
5.13.3.1 Rated line or cable loop-switching current
The rated line or cable loop-switching current is the maximum rms symmetrical power frequency circulating
current flowing in a line or cable formed loop circuit that the switch shall be required to make and interrupt at
its rated loop switching voltage.
5.13.3.2 Rated parallel transformer loop-switching current
The rated parallel transformer loop-switching current is the maximum rms symmetrical power frequency
circulating current flowing between adjacent parallel transformers that the switch shall be required to make
and interrupt at its rated loop switching voltage.
5.13.4 Rated line-charging switching current
The rated line-charging switching current is the maximum rms symmetrical power frequency charging current
flowing into an unloaded line that the switch shall be required to make and interrupt at its rated maximum
voltage.
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NOTE—Making current will include a transient whose magnitude is much higher than that of the rated line-charging
switching current.
5.13.5 Rated cable-charging switching current
The rated cable-charging switching current is the maximum rms symmetrical charging current flowing into an
unloaded cable that the switch shall be required to make and interrupt at its rated maximum voltage.
NOTE—Making current will include a transient whose magnitude is much higher than that of the rated cable-charging
switching current.
5.13.6 Rated unloaded transformer switching current
The rated unloaded transformer switching current is the maximum transformer exciting current that the
switch shall be required to make and interrupt at its rated maximum voltage. The current is expressed in
rms symmetrical amperes. Optionally, the rating may be expressed as the maximum transformer size whose
exciting current can be switched.
NOTE—Making current may include a transient current, several orders of magnitude larger than that of the rated unloaded
transformer switching current.
5.13.7 Rated shunt capacitor bank switching current
The rated shunt capacitor bank switching current is the maximum rms symmetrical power-frequency capacitor
bank current that the switch shall be required to make and interrupt at its rated maximum voltage, within its
rated differential capacitance voltage.
NOTE—The harmonic content of the rated switching current shall be < 10% and should cause no extraneous current zeros.
Filter bank switching requires special consideration and is not currently covered by this document.
The capacitive switching current rating has two associated ratings and a class of rating:
— Rated peak capacitive inrush current, which determines the switch's suitability for switching back-to-
back applications.
— Rated shunt capacitor bank switching endurance, which determines the switch's suitability for long-
term repetitive switching of capacitors.
The classes of shunt capacitor bank switching current ratings are: Class C0, C1 and C2; as defined by
differences in the specified test procedure (see IEEE Std C37.100.2, Shunt Capacitor Switching Tests); C2
most severe with respect to re-striking, C1 somewhat less severe, and C0 no test criteria directed at restrikes.
NOTE—Grounded systems have lower transient recovery voltage requirements. Switches rated “systems with grounded
sources and loads only” may not be used in non-grounded systems.
5.13.7.1 Rated peak capacitive inrush current
The rated peak capacitive inrush current is the maximum instantaneous value of transient inrush current that
the switch shall be required to make when energizing either single or parallel capacitor banks.
NOTE—Expected maximum ratios of (rated peak capacitive inrush current) / (rated capacitive switching current) are in
the range of 200 for back-to-back capacitors. For single capacitors, the ratio is normally less than 20.
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5.13.7.2 Shunt capacitor switching endurance
The shunt capacitor switching endurance is the number of shunt capacitor switching operations that the switch
shall be capable of successfully performing, while maintained per the manufacturer's instructions.
5.14 Visible corona-free voltage

The visible corona onset voltage is the line-to-ground voltage at which there is an onset of visible plumes or
spikes under dark conditions. Outdoor switches, rated 123 kV and above, when tested at voltage levels that
are 110% of the line-to-ground equivalent of rated maximum voltage, shall be free of visible corona plumes or
spikes produced by the corona discharge.
5.15 Radio influence voltage limit

The radio influence voltage limit is the maximum allowable radio influence voltage at a specified detection
frequency and at a specified distance, produced by a switch when energized at a specified voltage at rated
power frequency. The limits of radio-influence voltage are given in IEEE Std C37.30.1-2011, Table 4, column
6.
5.16 Rated ice breaking ability

The rated ice breaking ability is the maximum thickness of ice under which the switch shall be required to
successfully open or close.
Subclause 6.1.1.4 of IEEE Std C37.30.1-2011 applies to outdoor switches. Indoor and enclosed switches have
no ice breaking requirements.
5.17 Rated mechanical endurance

The rated mechanical operations is the minimum number of mechanical operating cycles that a switch shall
be required to perform without requiring maintenance or adjustment. An operating cycle shall be one close
operation and one open operation.
5.18 Rated mechanical terminal load

The rated mechanical terminal load is the static force, equivalent to an external mechanical load, applied at
each terminal in a specified direction that a switch shall withstand, while stationary and during operation. For
outdoor switches, a specified number of operations shall be accomplished with various terminal loads.
The preferred rated terminal loading for outdoor interrupter switches are specified in IEEE Std C37.30.1-2011
Table 7. Indoor and enclosed switches have no preferred rated terminal loadings.
5.19 Rated closing time (for power operated switches)

The rated closing time of a switch is the specified interval in a closing operation between the energizing of the
close coil, at the lower limit of the rated control-voltage range, and the making of the current-making switch
contacts.
5.20 Rated operating duty cycles

The number of operations specified in Table 3 is used to demonstrate the ability of a switch to interrupt the
specified duty. Switches rated for two or more of the duties outlined in Table 3 are likely to be called upon to
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switch these duties randomly throughout their life. All tests outlined in Table 3, for which ratings are desired,
are to be performed on the same switch and in any order except that cable-charging switching, line-charging
switching, and unloaded transformer switching shall be performed in any order after load-switching and
loop-switching tests. The complete set of rated test duties need not, however, be performed for each design
modification of a previously certified switch design. To assure that the overall switch performance has not been
adversely affected as a result of design modification, the manufacturer shall certify that the modified switch
shall pass all omitted switching tests. Test duties for which the switch should not be rated shall be skipped.
Capacitor bank current switching tests are specifically not part of the sequence outlined in Table 3. Maintenance
that could be expected to enhance subsequent interrupting test results during the sequential testing shall not be
performed on the switch. Such maintenance may be, but is not limited to, replacing, filtering, or reconditioning
the insulation medium or repairing the current-carrying contacts. Equipment repairs may be made where it can
be demonstrated that such repairs would not influence the cumulative conditioning effects of previous tests in
the design test sequence.
The number of operations specified in Table 3 is meant only to test the ability of the switch to interrupt the
specified duty. If a switch is to be rated for an extended number of operations, a new switch may be used
in a separate test to confirm the extended number of operations. Switches rated for more than one type of
application shall be tested for each applicable test type in Table 3. Single phase testing is acceptable, refer to
IEEE Std C37.30.4.
Table 3—Minimum switching duties

Test type Number of operations Current
Load-switching 10 100% rated load
Loop-switching (NOTE 3) 10 100% rated loop
5% load-switching 20 5% rated load
Unloaded transformer 20 100% rated unloaded transformer
switching(NOTE 2)
Cable-charging switching (NOTE 1) 20 100% rated cable-charging
Line-charging switching (NOTE 1) 20 100% rated line-charging
NOTE 1—Quick break whips may require additional operations to validate its use. Check with
manufacturer for other requirements.
NOTE 2—It is assumed that a switch that has passed the load-switching tests specified in 5.13.2 and test
requirement Clause 7, shall also interrupt unloaded transformer magnetizing currents corresponding
to a distribution transformer, rated 38 kV or less and also rated 2500 kVA or less; therefore, no tests are
specified.
NOTE 3—Testing with a load-switching circuit that utilizes a 20% source impedance may be substituted
for the loop-switching test.
NOTE 4—Test duties assigned can be open, close or both close and open.
5.21 Rated fault-making current

The rated fault-making current is the maximum rms power-frequency current, expressed in symmetrical
amperes, that the switch shall be required to make and carry at its rated maximum voltage for a specified
duration. The switch shall have the related ability to make and carry the asymmetrical current (based on
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an approximate X/R of 17 at 60 Hz with a peak current of 2.6 times the symmetrical fault-making current)
associated with the symmetrical fault-making current.
CAUTION
Only switches having a closing speed that is independent of operating personnel may have a fault-making
current rating.
Switches having a closing speed that is dependent on operating personnel may have a fault-making current
capability, which indicates that successful circuit closing is dependent upon proper operation of the switch.
Nameplates of switches with a fault-making current capability should have a caution that references the
switch’s instruction manual and indicates that successful circuit closing is dependent upon proper operation
of the switch.
5.22 Capacitance switching transient overvoltage ratio

The ratio of the peak value of voltage above ground, during the transient conditions resulting from the
operation of the switch, to the peak value of the steady-state line-to neutral voltage.
NOTE—Overvoltage value is measured at either terminal of the switch, whichever is higher, and is expressed in multiples
of the peak values of the operating line-to-ground voltage at the switch with the capacitance connected.
5.23 Rated differential capacitance voltage range

The rated differential capacitance voltage range consists of upper and lower limits for the difference in the
magnitude of the rms power-frequency voltage, with and without a capacitance connected.
6. Design and construction

6.1 General
Subclause 5 of IEEE Std C37.100.1-2007 applies.
6.2 Requirements for liquids in switches

6.3 Requirements for gases in switches

6.4 Grounding provisions

6.5 Auxiliary and control equipment

Table 13 of IEEE Std C37.30.1-2011 applies.
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6.6 Dependent power operation

6.7 Stored energy operation

Refer to applicable product standard.
6.8 Independent manual operation

6.9 Operation of releases

6.10 Low- and high-pressure interlocking and monitoring devices

6.11 Nameplate markings

Subclause 5.10 of IEEE Std C37.100.1-2007 applies with the following additions. Specific rating may be
agreed upon between manufacturer and the user. For additional nameplate marking refer to IEEE Std C37.30.1.
6.12 Interlocking devices

6.13 Position indicator

6.14 Degrees of protection by enclosures

6.15 Creepage distances for outdoor insulators

Subclause 5.14 of IEEE Std C37.100.1-2007 applies, when required.
6.16 Gas and vacuum tightness

Refer to applicable standard.
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7. Design (type) tests

7.1 Design (type) tests
Clause 6 of IEEE Std C37.100.1-2007 applies with the following additions and exceptions:
Test Applicable standard

Withstand voltage tests IEEE Std C37.30.1
Continuous current tests IEEE Std C37.30.1
Switching tests IEEE Std C37.30.4
Unit testing IEEE Std C37.09
Test duties IEEE Std C37.30.4 and IEEE Std C37.100.2
Load-switching tests IEEE Std C37.30.4
Loop-switching tests IEEE Std C37.30.4
Parallel transformer loop-switching IEEE Std C37.30.4
Cable-charging switching tests IEEE Std C37.100.2
Line-charging switching tests IEEE Std C37.100.2
Unloaded transformer switching tests IEEE Std C37.30.4
Shunt capacitor switching tests IEEE Std C37.100.2
Short time withstand current tests IEEE Std C37.30.1
Fault-making current tests IEEE Std C37.30.4
Ice loading test IEEE Std C37.30.1
Mechanical operations tests IEEE Std C37.30.1
Corona tests IEEE Std C37.30.1
Radio-influence voltage tests IEEE Std C37.30.1
Partial discharge test IEEE Std C37.30.1
7.2 Electromagnetic compatibility tests

Refer to applicable standard.
7.3 Additional tests on auxiliary and control circuits

7.4 X-Radiation procedure for vacuum interrupters

8. Production tests (routine tests)

8.1 General
Clause 7 of IEEE Std C37.100.1-2007 applies with the following exceptions.
8.2 Dielectric withstand test; one minute dry power-frequency

Subclause 7.1 of IEEE Std C37.100.1-2007 does not apply. Refer to appropriate product standard.
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8.3 Dielectric test on auxiliary and control circuits

8.4 Measurement of the resistance of the main circuit

Subclause 7.3 of IEEE Std C37.100.1-2007 applies with the following exception:
Source current level is at the discretion of the manufacturer.
Testing of devices rated 38 kV and below are optional.
8.5 Tightness Tests

Subclause 7.4 of IEEE Std C37.100.1-2007 applies when required.
8.6 Design and visual checks

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Annex A
(informative)
Bibliography
Bibliographical references are resources that provide additional or helpful material but do not need to be
understood or used to implement this standard. Reference to these resources is made for informational use
only.
[B1] Accredited Standards Committee C2-2012, National Electrical Safety Code® (NESC®). 9
[B2] ANSI C29.9, Wet-Process Porcelain Insulators—Apparatus, Post Type.10
[B3] ANSI C37, American National Standard Preferred Ratings and Required Capabilities for Indoor Medium-
Voltage Switches Used in Metal-Enclosed Switchgear.
[B4] ANSI Std C37.57, Standard For Switchgear-Metal-Enclosed Interrupter Switchgear Assemblies-
Conformance Testing.
[B5] ANSI C63.2, American National Standard Electromagnetic Noise And Field Strength, 10 KHz To 40
GHz—Specifications.
[B6] IEC 62271-103: Switches for rated voltages above 1 kV and less than 52 kV. 11
[B7] IEC 62271-104: High-voltage switches for rated voltages of 52 kV and above.
[B8] IEEE Std 1™-2011 IEEE Standard General Principles For Temperature Limits In The Rating Of Electric
Equipment And For The Evaluation Of Electrical Insulation.12
[B9] IEEE Std 4™, IEEE Standard Techniques For High-Voltage Testing.
[B10] IEEE Std C37.09™, IEEE Standard Test Procedure For AC High-Voltage Circuit Breakers Rated On A
Symmetrical Current Basis.
[B11] IEEE Std C37.010™, IEEE Application Guide For AC High-Voltage Circuit Breakers > 1000 Vac Rated
On A Symmetrical Current Basis.
[B12] IEEE C37.20.4™, IEEE Standard For Indoor AC Switches (1 kV to 38 kV) for Use in Metal-Enclosed
Switchgear.
[B13] IEEE Std C37.23™, IEEE Standard For Metal-Enclosed Bus And Calculating Losses In Isolated-Phase
Bus.
[B14] IEEE Std C37.41™, Standard Design Tests For High Voltage Fuses, Distribution Enclosed Single-Pole
Air Switches, Fuse Disconnecting Switches And Accessories.
9
The NESC is available from the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (http://standards.ieee.org/).
10
ANSI publications are available from the American National Standards Institute (http://www.ansi.org/).
11
IEC publications are available from the International Electrotechnical Commission (http://www.iec.ch) and the American National
Standards Institute (http://www.ansi.org/).
12
IEEE publications are available from the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (http://standards.ieee.org/).
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[B15] IEEE Std C37.60™, IEEE/IEC High-voltage switchgear and controlgear—Part 111: Automatic circuit
reclosers and fault interrupters for alternating current system up to 38 kV.
[B16] IEEE Std C37.100™, IEEE Standard Definitions For Power Switchgear.
[B17] IEEE Std 386™, IEEE Standard For Separable Insulated Connectors System For Power Distribution
Systems Above 600 V.
[B18] IEEE Std 1247™-2005, Standard for Interrupter Switches for Alternating Current, Rated Above 1000
Volts.
[B19] NEMA C29.1, Test Methods for Electrical Power Insulators. 13
[B20] NEMA C29.8, Wet-Process Porcelain Insulators—Apparatus, cap and pin type.
[B21] OSHA Rule 1910.269, Electric Power Generation, Transmission, and Distribution: Electrical Protective
Equipment.14
NEMA publications are available from the National Electrical Manufacturers Association (http://www.nema.org/).
13
OSHA publications are available from the OSHA Publications Office, U.S. Department of Labor, 200 Constitution Avenue, N.W.,
14
Room N3I0I, Washington DC 20210 or through their website at www.osha.gov/publications.
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horn-gap switch: A switch provided with arcing horns.

power frequency: The frequency at which a device or system is designed to operate.

4. Normal (usual) and special (unusual) service conditions

4.2 Normal (usual) service conditions

4.2.2 Outdoor switch

The wind velocity does not exceed 37 m/s (80 mi/h).

4.3 Special (unusual) service conditions

Table 1—Switch ratings

Table 1—Switch ratings (continued)

Required if the interrupter switch has capacitance-switching ratings.

At least one current-interrupting rating is required for interrupter switches.

5.2 Rated maximum voltage (V) or (Ur)

Subclause 4.1 of IEEE Std C37.100.1-2007 applies.

5.2.2 Range I for rated maximum voltages of 245 kV and below

Subclause 4.1.1 of IEEE Std C37.100.1-2007 applies.

5.2.3 Range II for rated maximum voltages above 245 kV

Subclause 4.1.2 of IEEE Std C37.100.1-2007 applies.

5.3 Rated insulation level (Ud), (Up)

Subclause 4.2 of IEEE Std C37.100.1-2007 applies.

5.3.2 Open gap withstand

5.3.3 Rated power frequency dry withstand voltage

5.3.4 Rated power frequency wet withstand voltage

5.3.5 Rated power frequency dew withstand voltage

5.4 Rated power-frequency (fr)

5.5 Rated continuous (normal) current (Ir)

The following table applies if IEEE Std C37.30.1 is not specified.

Bare copper, bare copper, or aluminum alloy

Table 2—Total temperature limits for contacts, connections,

5.6 Rated short-time withstand current (Ik)

5.7 Rated peak withstand current (Ip)

5.8 Rated short-time (symmetrical) withstand current duration (tk)

5.12 Rated filling levels for insulation and/or operation

5.13 Rated switching duties

5.13.2 Rated load-switching current

5.13.3 Rated loop-switching currents

5.13.3.1 Rated line or cable loop-switching current

5.13.3.2 Rated parallel transformer loop-switching current

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