SION®

Vacuum circuit-breaker
7.2 kV – 17.5 kV, 16 kA – 40 kA
24 kV, 16 kA – 25 kA
12 kV – 17.5 kV, 31.5 kA for generator switching applications

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Order no.: 9229 0025 176 0E

Version: 09.2021 en

© Siemens AG 2021. All rights reserved.

Service
Contact partner for Siemens service (24 h):
• Telephone: +49 180 524 7000
• Fax: +49 180 524 2471
• Email: [email protected]
• Or via any local Siemens representative

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 Contents
Service ................................................................................................................................................................ 2
List of abbreviations ............................................................................................................................................ 4
Other applicable documents for Operating Instructions 9229 0025 .................................................................... 4

For your safety .............................................................................................................................................. 5

Signal terms and definitions ................................................................................................................................ 5
Manufacturer’s product liability ........................................................................................................................... 6
General safety instructions ................................................................................................................................. 6
Type approval according to the Radiation Protection Act (formerly German X-Ray Ordinance) ........................ 8

Transport, storage and packing ....................................................................................................... 9

Transport ............................................................................................................................................................. 9
Unpacking ......................................................................................................................................................... 10
Reuse of transport unit ...................................................................................................................................... 13
Storage ............................................................................................................................................................. 13

General information ................................................................................................................................ 15

Areas of application .......................................................................................................................................... 15
Standards .......................................................................................................................................................... 15
Scope of delivery .............................................................................................................................................. 16

Description .................................................................................................................................................... 17
Design ............................................................................................................................................................... 17
Interlocks ........................................................................................................................................................... 31
Nameplate ......................................................................................................................................................... 34
Technical data ................................................................................................................................................... 34
Ambient conditions ............................................................................................................................................ 36
Installation altitudes .......................................................................................................................................... 36
Operating times ................................................................................................................................................. 37
Circuit diagrams ................................................................................................................................................ 37

Installation ...................................................................................................................................................... 39
Fixing in the panel ............................................................................................................................................. 39
Earthing ............................................................................................................................................................. 49
Connecting low voltage ..................................................................................................................................... 50
Electrical connection of the main conductors .................................................................................................... 53
Inserting and racking the SION® withdrawable circuit-breaker ......................................................................... 64

Operation ........................................................................................................................................................ 69
Commissioning ................................................................................................................................................. 69
First closing operation ....................................................................................................................................... 70
Closing .............................................................................................................................................................. 70
Opening ............................................................................................................................................................ 70

Maintenance .................................................................................................................................................. 73
Maintenance ..................................................................................................................................................... 73
Service life of the vacuum interrupters .............................................................................................................. 73
Accessories and spare parts ............................................................................................................................. 74
Disposal ............................................................................................................................................................ 74

Index ................................................................................................................................................................... 77
Central legend ............................................................................................................................................. 79

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List of abbreviations
ABS-PC mixture Mixture of acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS) and polycarbonate (PC)
BGBl Bundesgesetzblatt (German Federal Law Gazette)
CO Closed-Open
DIN Deutsches Institut für Normung (German Institute for Standardisation)
IEC International Electrotechnical Commission
O Open
NC Normally closed contact
PMA Pole-centre distance
NO Normally open contact
StrlSchG Strahlenschutzgesetz (Radiation Protection Act)
StrlSchV Strahlenschutzverordnung (Radiation Protection Ordinance)
VDE Verband Deutscher Elektrotechniker (Association of German Electrical Engineers)

Other applicable documents for Operating Instructions 9229 0025

Order no. Title

9229 0027 Important information on unpacking, transporting, and storage
9229 0002 Only when ordering with guide frame
9229 0004 Only with addition M30

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 For your safety

For your safety

The operating instructions are an integral part of the switching device and contain
all the information for commissioning and use.
The operating instructions must be read completely, the instructions contained must
be followed and the warnings must be observed.
Smooth and safe operation of this switching device requires proper transport and
storage, professional installation and assembly, as well as careful operation and
maintenance.

Signal terms and definitions

Personal injury hazards are classified according to ISO 3864-2 using the keywords
DANGER, WARNING and CAUTION.

DANGER
Indicates a hazard with a high degree of risk which, if not avoided, will result in death
or serious injury.

WARNING
Indicates a hazard with a medium degree of risk which, if not avoided, could result
in death or serious injury.

CAUTION
Indicates a hazard with a low degree of risk which, if not avoided, could result in mi-
nor or moderate injury.

Property damage is indicated as follows:

Note
Means that property damage can occur if the appropriate precautionary measures
are not taken.

Important information is marked with a pointing hand symbol.

Qualified personnel Qualified personnel are persons:

• Who, based on their professional training, knowledge and experience, and
knowledge of the relevant standards, are in a position to assess the work to be
carried out and to identify the possible dangers
• Who are familiar with the transport, storage, installation, assembly, commission-
ing, operation and maintenance of the product and who have the qualifications
required for their job
• Who are authorised according to the standards of safety engineering to switch
on, switch off, earth and label circuits, devices and systems
• Who are trained or instructed in the maintenance and use of appropriate safety
equipment in accordance with the standards of safety engineering
• Who are trained in first aid

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Manufacturer’s product liability

Note
Product liability claims are upheld only if the replacement of the purchased spare
parts is performed by personnel that have been trained and certified by Siemens.
The manufacturer’s product liability shall be excluded if at least one of the following
criteria applies:
• Original Siemens spare parts are not used.
• Fitters carrying out replacements have not been trained and certified by Sie-
mens.
• Parts have been incorrectly fitted or adjusted.
• Settings have not been made in accordance with Siemens specifications.
• After installation and adjustment, no final test is performed with a test unit
approved by Siemens including documentation of the test results.
To keep documentation complete, it is important that the test results are submitted
to the responsible Siemens representative. See “Service” on p. 2.

General safety instructions

The following safety instructions must be observed and apply to all subsequent
chapters. The safety instructions must always be observed in addition to the instruc-
tions given in the individual sections.

High voltage
DANGER
Live parts! Touching live parts results in a life-endangering electric shock.
Establishing and ensuring a voltage-free state at the work site for the duration of the
work.
Before starting work, observe the 5 safety rules in the order given in accordance with
DIN EN 50110-1:
• Disconnect from the power supply
• Secure against re-connection
• Verify safe isolation from the power supply
• Earth and short-circuit
• Cover or cordon off neighbouring live parts

Checking the vacuum circuit-breaker in the panel with applied high voltage is al-
lowed only after full functionality has been determined (see “Commissioning”, on
page 69).

Rotating parts or parts

under spring tension WARNING
Crushing hazard – Mechanical parts can move quickly, even if they are remote-
controlled.
Contact with mechanical parts or parts under spring charge can lead to crushing of
body parts.
• Do not remove covers.
• Do not reach into openings.
• Do not touch pole assemblies or circuit-breaker shaft.

If work must be carried out on the open operating mechanism housing, all switching
operations must be blocked. If the cover has not been refitted for test switching op-
erations, a safety distance of at least 1 m must be maintained.

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Use of means of transpor-
WARNING
tation
Risk of injury due to wrong means of transportation! The use of incorrect
means of transportation can lead to the vacuum circuit-breaker falling and cause
injury to persons.
• Observe weight.
• Use means of transportation suited to the requirements and load-carrying
capacity.
• Secure the vacuum circuit-breaker against falling over!

Heater
WARNING
Risk of burns! Touching hot surfaces can cause burns.
Let the heater and its surroundings cool down.

Switching noise
CAUTION
Increased noise levels due to switching noise! Temporary noise levels above
85 dB (A) can cause damage to health.
Wear suitable ear protection.

Dangerous substances
CAUTION
Eye damage caused by lubricants! Eye contact with Molykote® Longterm causes
serious eye damage in category 1 (classification according to Regulation (EC) No.
1272/2008)
Wear eye protection / face shield.

CAUTION
Irritation of the skin caused by grease or lubricant! Contact with grease or lubri-
cant causes irritation of the skin.
Wear gloves with appropriate protection against penetration of grease or lubricant.

Subsequent attachments Note

and fittings
In the event of subsequent attachments or fittings, e. g. locking parts in connection
with switchgear, ensure that:
• fast moving parts are not additionally loaded with masses or forces and
• additional parts have sufficient clearance, in particular from moving and live
parts.
If vacuum circuit-breakers are to be equipped with additional functions by the cus-
tomer, we recommend consulting the factory, since tried and tested solutions are
frequently available (see also “Additional equipment (not for all designs)”, on
page 22).

Irreparable damage Note

Material damage due to incorrect operation! If the SION® vacuum circuit-breaker
is triggered manually with the cover removed and the mechanical interlock actuated,
the operating mechanism of the vacuum circuit-breaker will be irreversibly dam-
aged.
Any warranty claims are lost in the event of such incorrect operation.
Use suitable means to prevent the SION® vacuum circuit-breaker from closing if the
cover has been removed and the mechanical interlock has been actuated.

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Flammable packaging Note
Observe fire load! The packing materials are not protected against open flames
and may burn.
During storage, attention must be paid to the fire load of the packing materials and
the quantity must be calculated according to the storage conditions.

Damaged components Note

Damaged components! In the case of damage, such as breaks, cracks, flaking,
bent metal parts, damaged plug-in contacts, tears or bare cables, voltage break-
downs can occur.
Do not use the vacuum circuit-breaker.
Send it back in its original transport unit (see “Reuse of transport unit”, page 13).

Type approval according to the Radiation Protection Act (for-

merly German X-Ray Ordinance)
Parasitic X-ray emitters The vacuum interrupters installed in the switching devices are type-approved as par-
asitic X-ray emitters according to Section 45 of the Radiation Protection Act of the
Federal Republic of Germany and comply with the requirements for parasitic X-ray
emitters according to Section 23 of the current Radiation Protection Ordinance up to
the rated voltage defined in the approval certificate.
Vacuum interrupters with the type identifier can be operated by the owner of the
switchgear without licensing. Keep a printed copy of the certificate in a suitable cen-
tral location.

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Transport, storage and packing

Transport
Lifting gear
WARNING
Unsuitable lifting gear! Incorrectly dimensioned fixing gear or incorrectly adjusted
lifting gear may cause the transport unit to fall down.
• Do not stand below suspended loads.
• Select lifting gear, transportation and fixing gear according to the weight of the
transport unit, including any packing, such as transport pallets.
• Observe transport symbols.

Transport weight Refer to the delivery documents for the weight of the transport unit.

Stacking height Note

Maximum stacking height exceeded! Damage to the bottom transport unit due to
excessive weight.
• For transport, no more than 3 identical transport units may be stacked on top of
each other.
• Observe loads specified on the transport unit.

Load securing Note

Unsecured transport cargo! The transport unit may slip or fall down.
Secure the load for transportation so that the transport unit cannot slip or fall.
Intermediate storage Place the transport unit on a level, non-slip and pressure-resistant surface for inter-
mediate storage.
Transport the vacuum circuit-breaker to the installation site or storage location in its
original transport unit.
Transporting with a crane or fork-lift truck

Fig. 1 Transporting the pallet with box

Transporting with packing Transport the transport unit to the installation site or storage location:
• with a fork-lift truck or
• with sling gear suspended from a crane
- at a spreading angle of approx. 60° or
- with cross-members.

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After receipt of delivery:
Checking the transport • Check the transport unit for damage.
unit • Major damage must be documented photographically.
• Ensure that any damage to the transport unit is confirmed by the transport com-
pany in writing.

Unpacking
Working materials Required tools:
- Knife/scissors
- Lifting gear with lifting harness
- Pliers or lever.

CAUTION
Risk of injury from sharp edges! Fasteners may break and have sharp edges.
Always use a suitable tool to lever out fasteners.

Note
Damaging the transport belt straps! Belt straps could be severed when cutting
open the box on the pallet floor.
• The vacuum circuit-breaker is attached to the pallet with belt straps. It is not per-
mitted to transport the vacuum circuit-breaker on the pallet without using belt
straps (see Fig. 3 to Fig. 4).
• Keep box for reuse.

Note
Risk of tipping over due to shift in centre of gravity! Vacuum circuit-breakers
with mounted contact arms may tip onto the contact system if not fixed.
Before undoing the belt straps, ensure that the vacuum circuit-breaker is positioned
safely and hook fixing gear to the points marked with crane hooks (see Fig. 5 to
Fig. 7).

Fig. 2 Remove the fasteners from the box

Opening the transport unit • Place the transport unit on a level, non-slip and pressure-resistant surface.
• Remove lifting gear or means of transportation.
• Remove plastic wrap.
• Lever out the fasteners from the box and lift off the box (see Fig. 2).

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• Remove PE film from the vacuum circuit-breaker.
• In the case of overseas packing, push the lower PE film onto the pallet floor.
• Check that the delivery is complete.
• Check vacuum circuit-breaker for damage.

Note
Damaged components! In the case of damage, such as breaks, cracks, flaking,
bent metal parts, damaged plug-in contacts, tears or bare cables, voltage break-
downs can occur.
• Do not use the vacuum circuit-breaker.
• Send it back in its original transport unit (see “Reuse of transport unit”, page 13).

Fig. 3 Example – unpacking the fixed mounting ver- Fig. 4 Example – unpacking version with withdrawa-
sion ble part

Transportation to the • Remove all tensioning belts and pieces of fastening wood.
mounting location • Remove the material pack and store it safely in the packing for later installation.

Note
Shifted centre of gravity! If the vacuum circuit-breakers are lifted with contact arms
mounted, the centre of gravity will be towards the contact arms.
The unit is transported in an inclined position.

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Fig. 5 Transporting by crane hook Fig. 6 Transporting on snap hooks

1) Diameter of the hook cross-section max. 19 mm

2) Opening width of the hook min. 18 mm

Fig. 7 Transporting, only for 31.5 kA with distance Fig. 8 Transporting, only for 24 kV with 2000 A /
between pole centres 150/160 2500 A

• Hang the fixing gear only into the crane eyes.

• Transport the vacuum circuit-breaker to the mounting location or leave it sus-
pended from the crane for further work steps.

Note
Material damage due to incorrect mounting of sling gear! The holders (49) will
be damaged if ropes or similar slings are fastened below the holders (49).
Only use the crane eyes to fasten the slinging equipment.

Keep the material pack on hand for installation.

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Reuse of transport unit

Reusing the transport unit The transport pallet and the box, as well as most of the components, can be reused
if the vacuum circuit-breaker is to be transported again.
Do not reuse severed tensioning belts or plastic wraps.
Pack the vacuum circuit-breaker in reverse order:
• Secure the vacuum circuit-breaker safely on the transport pallet with suitable
means.
• Cover with PE film and seal with adhesive tape.
• Attach the material pack.
• Close the box securely.
• Before returning to the factory, ask the responsible Siemens representative for a
returned products number (see also “Service”on page 2).
• When returning a vacuum circuit-breaker, always specify the type and serial
number (see “Nameplate”, on page 34).

Storage
Store the vacuum circuit-breaker in the following condition:

• OPEN switch position

• Closing spring discharged

Note
Risk of corrosion damage if stored improperly!
Failure to observe the storage conditions shortens the storage life and the vacuum
circuit-breaker may be damaged.
• If the storage conditions listed below are met, the vacuum circuit-breaker can be
stored for up to a year in its transport unit.
• If the storage conditions are not met, the vacuum circuit-breaker cannot be
stored in the transport unit for longer than 6 months.
• If storage for more than one year is planned, unpack the vacuum circuit-breaker
from the transport unit. Further storage may necessitate fresh corrosion protec-
tion, and it must be ensured that the vacuum circuit-breaker cannot be dam-
aged.

Storage room Transport unit Storage Temperature Comment Number of

time range units per
stack

Enclosed, dry, well max. -40 °C to +55 °C —

Unopened max. 4
ventilated, and as 6 months -40 °F to 131 °F
free from dust as
possible, with a rela- max. -5 °C to +40 °C —
Unopened max. 4
tive air humidity 1 year 23 °F to 104 °F
below 60 %. with new corro-
More than -5 °C to +40 °C
Open sion protection if —
1 year 23 °F to 104 °F
necessary

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General information
The images shown are examples; not all the variants of the vacuum circuit-breaker
are shown here.

Areas of application
SION® Vacuum circuit-breakers are 3-pole interior circuit-breakers for a rated volt-
age range of 7.2 kV to 24 kV.
Under normal service conditions, the SION® vacuum circuit-breaker (as per
IEC 62271-1:2017 and VDE 0671-1) is maintenance-free for up to 10 000 operating
cycles.
30 000 operating cycles require maintenance work that must only be performed by
personnel trained by Siemens (see also “Maintenance” on p. 73).
Intended use SION® Vacuum circuit-breakers are suitable for switching any type of alternating
current circuits under normal operating conditions, such as:
• Overhead lines
• Cables
• Transformers
• Capacitors
• Motors
• Generators (SION® generator circuit-breakers)
SION® Vacuum circuit-breakers operate in continuous, periodic and short-term op-
eration.

Standards
The basic version and all listed configurations of the vacuum circuit-breakers are
type-tested devices as per IEC.
The SION® vacuum circuit-breakers comply with the following standards:

• IEC 62271-1:2017 High-voltage switching devices and switchgear – Part 1: Common specifica-
• DIN EN 62271-1:2018 tions
• IEC 62271-100:2017 High-voltage switching devices and switchgear – Part 100: Alternating cur-
• DIN EN 62271-100:2018 rent circuit-breaker
• IEC/IEEE 62271-37-013:2015 High-voltage switching devices and switchgear – Part 37-013: AC generator
switch

SION® Vacuum circuit-breakers meet the requirements for the classification for cir-
cuit-breakers C2, E2, M2 and S1 as per IEC 62271-100:2017.
SION® Generator circuit breakers meet the requirements of the classification for cir-
cuit breakers G1 or G2 as per IEC/IEEE 62271-37-013:2015.
Country-specific and standard-specific deviations from the standards mentioned
must be observed.

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Scope of delivery
Delivery includes:
• SION® vacuum circuit-breaker
• or SION® vacuum circuit-breaker on withdrawable part
• Material pack with 10-pole plugs for
• 20-pole connector strip or
• 30-pole connector strip
• Operating instructions and unpacking instructions
• Circuit-breaker-specific circuit diagrams

Scope of delivery (optional)

• Material pack with contact arms and systems
• Insulating shells on the system side
• Hand crank circuit-breaker
• Hand crank withdrawable part
• Material pack with fixing brackets and fixing materials (for fixed mounting)
• Material pack with cable outlet
• Protective plate
• Circuit-breaker shaft cover

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Description

Design
The images shown are examples; not all the variants of the vacuum circuit-breaker
are shown here.

Fig. 9 12 kV, 25 kA, 1250 A, operating mechanism Fig. 10 12 kV, 25 kA, 1250 A, pole side, without insu-
side lating shells for system side

Fig. 11 17.5 kV, 31,5 kA, 1250 A, operating mecha- Fig. 12 17.5 kV, 31.5 kA, 1250 A, pole side with with-
nism side with withdrawable part drawable part, without insulating shells for
system side

10 Withdrawable part 43 Vacuum interrupter

20.1 Cover 44 Pole contact plate
21 Nameplate 45 Insulator
32 Low-voltage plug connector (-X0) (optional) 46 Pole shell
41 Operating mechanism-side insulating shell (optional) 47 Insulating shell to system side
42 Pole head

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Fig. 13 24 kV, 16–25 kA, 2500 A, operating mecha- Fig. 14 24 kV, 25 kA, 2500 A, pole side with with-
nism side with withdrawable part drawable part, without insulating shells for
system side

10 Withdrawable part 44 Pole contact plate

20.1 Cover 45 Insulator
21 Nameplate 46 Pole shell
32 Low-voltage plug connector (-X0), (optional) 47 Insulating shell to system side
42 Pole head
43 Vacuum interrupter

Contact system in the vacuum interrupters

A slight change in the contact stroke that occurs over the entire useful life has no
effect on the function of the vacuum circuit-breaker.

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Operating mechanism
The operating mechanism contains all the electrical and mechanical components re-
quired to close or open the vacuum circuit-breaker. Insulated operating rods transfer
the switching movement to the pole assemblies.
The operating mechanism is covered by the removable cover made from insulating
material (20.1) or metal (20.2).
Operating and display elements

20.1
20.2

57.2 57.2
59.3
56.2 59.3
56.2
56.1 56.1
55.1 55.1
56.3 56.3
0025-66

0025-05

58 58

Fig. 15 Example of a control board with narrow cover Fig. 16 Example of a control board with wide metal
made from insulating material cover

20.1 Cover made of insulating material 56.2 OPEN pushbutton

20.2 Metal cover 56.3 Position indicator CLOSED-OPEN
55.1 Spring state indicator 57.2 Hand crank coupling
56.1 CLOSE pushbutton 58 Operations counter
59.3 Key-operated interlock (optional)

There are openings in the covers for the operating and display elements.
Functions The CLOSE pushbutton (56.1) is used to close the vacuum circuit-breaker. After
closing, the motor immediately recharges the closing spring. If the supply voltage for
the motor fails, the closing spring can be charged with a hand crank. For this pur-
pose, the covers contain an opening, behind which you will find the hand crank cou-
pling (57.2) of the gear unit.
To prevent electrical and manual closing, some designs of the vacuum circuit-break-
er can be fitted with a key-operated interlock (59.3).
Indicators The charge state of the springs is indicated by the spring state indicator (55.1). The
position indicator device (56.3.) shows the CLOSED or OPEN state. The operating
counter (58) indicates the number of performed operating cycles. An operating cycle
consists of one closing and one opening.

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Secondary equipment

Fig. 17 Open operating mechanism, example 12 kV, 25 kA, 1250 A

31 Auxiliary switch (-S1) 54.6 Position switch (-S6), circuit-breaker tripping signal
32 Low-voltage plug connector (-X0) (optional) (optional, not shown)
33 Plug (Q0-X1.1, Q0-X1.2, Q0-X1.3) only when ordering the 55 Closing spring
20-pole or 30-pole connector strip (not shown) 55.1 Spring state indicator
33.2 Plugs (-X01) and (-X02) for withdrawable part (optional) 56.3 Position indicator CLOSED-OPEN
34 Anti-pumping device (-K1) 57.2 Hand crank coupling
51.1 1st shunt release (-Y1) 58 Operations counter
51.2 2nd release (optional) 59.3 Key-operated interlock (optional)
52 Closing solenoid (-Y9) 59.4 Heater (-R01), condensation water protection (optional)
53 Motor (-M1), charging the closing spring 59.6 Resistor (-R1) for undervoltage release (-Y7) (optional)
54.1 Position switch (-S12), prevents electrical closing in
mechanical interlock (not shown)
54.2 Position switch (-S21), motor control
54.3 Position switch (-S3), control for (-K1) anti-pumping device
54.4 Position switch (-S4), signal “Closing spring charged”

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Fig. 18 Open operating mechanism, example 17.5 kV, 31.5 kA, 2500 A
31 Auxiliary switch (-S1) (optional, not shown)
32 Low-voltage plug connector (-X0) (optional) 55 Closing spring
33 Plug (Q0-X1.1, Q0-X1.2, Q0-X1.3) only when ordering the 55.1 Spring state indicator
20-pole or 30-pole connector strip (not shown) 56.3 Position indicator CLOSED-OPEN
33.2 Plugs (-X01) and (-X02) for withdrawable part (optional) 57.2 Hand crank coupling
34 Anti-pumping device (-K1) 58 Operations counter
51.1 1st shunt release (-Y1) 59.3 Key-operated interlock (optional)
51.2 2nd release (optional) 59.4 Heater (-R01), condensation water protection (optional)
51.3 3rd release (optional) 59.5 Electrical closing lock-out (-Y8E) (optional, not shown)
52 Closing solenoid (-Y9) 59.6 Resistor (-R1), dependent on voltage 1 or 2 resistors, for
53 Motor (-M1), charging the closing spring undervoltage release (-Y7) (optional)
54.1 Position switch (-S12), prevents electrical closing in
mechanical interlock (not shown)
54.2 Position switch (-S21), motor control
54.3 Position switch (-S3), control for (-K1) anti-pumping device
54.4 Position switch (-S4), signal “Closing spring charged”
54.6 Position switch (-S6), circuit-breaker tripping signal

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Equipment
Basic equipment The basic equipment of the SION® vacuum circuit-breaker contains:
Motor 3AY1411-.., for charging the closing spring (-M1)
Position switch 3AX4206-0A, for motor control (-S21)
Anti-pumping device
- electrical 3AY1420-.. (-K1)
- mechanical
Position switch 3AX4206-0A, control of the anti-pumping (-S3)
device (-K1)
Closing solenoid 3AY1410-.. (-Y9)
Shunt release 3AY1410-.. (-Y1)
Auxiliary switch optional (-S1)
- 6NO + 6NC (3SV9473-..)
- 12NO + 12NC (3SV9474-..)
Position switch 3AX4206-0A, for signal “Closing spring (-S4)
charged”
Circuit-breaker tripping signal 3AX4206-0A (-S6)
Low-voltage interface optional (-X0)
- Plug connector with sleeve housing 64-pole
- External cable harness with plug connector with
sleeve housing 64-pole
- internal connector strip 20-pole or 30-pole (Q0-X1.1, Q0-X1.2,
Q0-X1.3)
Operations counter
Mechanical manual closing and opening
Mechanical interlock for withdrawable part

Additional equipment (not The SION® vacuum circuit-breaker can also be equipped with the following equip-
for all designs) ment:
Shunt release 3AX1101-.., 3AY1410-.. (-Y2)
Transformer-operated release 3AX1102-.. (-Y4, -Y5)
Transformer-operated release 3AX1104-.. (0.1 Ws) (-Y6)
Undervoltage release 3AX1103-.. (-Y7)
- with resistor for undervoltage release (-Y7) (-R1)
Heater (condensation water protection) (-R01)
Electrical closing lock-out 3AX1405-.. (-Y8E)
- with position switch, electrical closing lock-out (-S5)
Position switch 3AX4206-0A, prevents electrical closing if there is a (-S12)
mechanical interlock
Key-operated interlock 3AX1437-.., with position switch (-S5)
Protective plate 3AX1456-..
Circuit-breaker shaft cover 3AX1466-..

In addition to the serial shunt release (-Y1), the vacuum circuit-breaker can be
equipped with a maximum of two type 3AX11 releases. For the permitted possi-
ble combinations of the additional equipment as well as special designs, refer to cat-
alogue HG11.02 or contact the relevant Siemens representative.

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Motor (-M1)
After the supply voltage is applied and if the closing
spring is discharged, the motor starts immediately and is
automatically deactivated internally after charging has
taken place. For power consumption, see table Fig. 20.
In the short charging time, the motor operates in the
overload range. See Fig. 21 for the rated current for the
required motor short-circuit protection.
The motor requires ≥ 60 s between each new charging.

Note
The motor protection devices are not included in the de-
livery of the vacuum circuit-breaker and must be ordered
separately.

Fig. 19 Motor (53)

DC AC1) DC AC1) DC DC AC1) DC AC1)

Rated supply voltage U*)
V 24 30 48 60 110 110 120 120 125 220 230 240 240
±50 W2) W/VA 140 180 110 130 100 170 110 210 120 110 200 130 200

Fig. 20 Power consumption of motor

*) The operator’s supply voltage may deviate from the rated supply voltage of the vacuum circuit-
breaker by -15 % to +10 %.
1) 50/60 Hz.
2) empirically determined values

DC DC DC DC AC1) DC AC1)
Rated supply voltage U*) V 24 48 60 110 110 220 230

Rated current of the protective device I**) A 2 1 1 0.5 0.315 0.315 0.250

Fig. 21 Recommendation for motor protection device

*) The operator’s supply voltage may deviate from the rated supply voltage of the vacuum circuit-
breaker by -15 % to +10 %.
**) Built-in automatic circuit-breaker with C characteristic
1) 50/60 Hz.

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Anti-pumping device (-K1)
If simultaneous electrical CLOSE and OPEN commands
are continuously applied to the vacuum circuit-breaker, it
returns to the open position after being closed.
The function of the anti-pumping device (-K1) means
that the vacuum circuit-breaker remains there until the
ON command is re-entered.
This prevents continuous closing and opening (pump-
ing).

Fig. 22 Auxiliary contactor (34)

Closing solenoid (-Y9)

The closing solenoid (-Y9) unlatches the charged closing
spring and switches the vacuum circuit-breaker on elec-
trically. It is available for DC or AC voltage.
The closing solenoid (-Y9) is not designed for continuous
operation and is terminated within the circuit-breaker via
the auxiliary switch (-S1) at the factory.
The operator’s supply voltage may deviate1) from the rat-
ed supply voltage of the vacuum circuit-breaker by -15 %
to +10 %.
The closing solenoid (-Y9) DC  60 V is protected
against overvoltage by a varistor.
Power consumption
300 W to 370 W / VA (3AY1410-..)

Fig. 23 Closing solenoid (52)

1) Working area for generator circuit breaker as per IEC/ IEEE 62271-37-013
DC AC
Rated supply voltage U*)
V 48 110-125 220-250 120 240
Closing V 36-56 90-140 180-280 104-127 208-254

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1st shunt release (-Y1)
In the case of the 1st shunt release (-Y1), the electrically
fed tripping pulse is passed to the “OPEN” latch by
means of a directly acting magnet armature, thus switch-
ing off the vacuum circuit-breaker.
The 1st shunt release (-Y1) is not designed for continu-
ous operation and is terminated within the circuit-breaker
via the auxiliary switch (-S1) at the factory.
The operator’s supply voltage may deviate from the rat-
ed supply voltage of the vacuum circuit-breaker by -30 %
to +10 % in the event of DC voltage and by -15 % to
+10 % in the event of AC voltage.
The 1st shunt release (-Y1) DC  60 V is protected
against overvoltage by a varistor.
Power consumption
300 W to 370 W / VA (3AY1410-..)

Fig. 24 1st shunt release (51.1)

Position switch 3AX4206-0A

Position switch (-S21) switches the motor off after charg-
ing the switch-on spring.
Position switches (-S3) and (-S4) open when the closing
spring is charged.
Position switch (-S3), control for auxiliary contactor K1
Position switch (-S4), indication of charged spring

Fig. 25 Position switch (54.2-4)

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Auxiliary switch (-S1)
The auxiliary switch (-S1) is available for delivery in two
versions: with 6 NO contacts or 12 NC contacts each.
Contacts available on the customer’s side – see circuit
diagram supplied.

Fig. 26 Auxiliary switch (31)

Power consumption
Rated insulation voltage: AC/DC 250 V
Insulation group: C as per VDE 0110
Continuous current: 10 A
Closing capacity: 50 A

Breaking capacity
Rated operating voltage Rated normal current
up to U (V) I (A)
Resistive load Inductive load
(T = 20 ms)
AC 230 10 10
DC 24 10 10
DC 48 10 9
DC 60 9 7
DC 110 5 4
DC 220 2.5 2

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Circuit-breaker tripping signal (-S6) 3AX4206-0A
The position switch (-S6) makes contact briefly when the
vacuum circuit-breaker is opened by means of an elec-
trical release.
This contact can be used for a signal.

Fig. 27 Circuit-breaker tripping signal (54.6)

Low-voltage interface (-X0)

Fig. 28 Low-voltage interface (-X0), 64-pole Fig. 29 Low-voltage interface, cable outlet (60)
3AX1134-.. (32)

For the connection of the control cable, the standard version of the vacuum circuit-
breakers is equipped with a 64-pole low-voltage interface (-X0).
The 64-pole plug for the external terminal is suitable for crimp termination of control
cables with a nominal cross-section of 1.5 mm2.

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A further shunt release, transformer-operated release or undervoltage release can
be installed as a 2nd release.

2nd shunt release (-Y2)

The 2nd shunt release (-Y2) is installed whenever more than one shunt release is
needed.
Shunt releases DC  60 V / AC  100 V are protected against overvoltage by a var-
istor.

Fig. 30 2nd shunt release 3AY1410-.. Fig. 31 2nd shunt release 3AX1101-..

Order via the 9th digit Order via the 9th digit for all other combinations
• for generator circuit-breaker SION®: MLFB = B
• for all other vacuum circuit-breaker SION®:
MLFB = B with addition G39

2nd Shunt release (Fig. 30)

Power consumption 300 W bis 370 W / VA (3AY1410-..)
In the case of the 2nd shunt release (-Y2), the electrically fed tripping pulse is
passed to the “OPEN” latch by means of a directly acting magnet armature, thus
switching off the vacuum circuit-breaker.
The 2nd shunt release (-Y2) is not designed for continuous operation and is termi-
nated within the circuit-breaker via the auxiliary switch (-S1) at the factory.
The operator’s supply voltage may deviate from the rated supply voltage of the vac-
uum circuit-breaker by -30 % to +10 % in the event of DC voltage and by -15 % to
+10 % in the event of AC voltage.

2nd shunt release (Fig. 31)

Power consumption 50-70 W / VA (3AX1101-..)
In the case of the 2nd shunt release (-Y2), the electrically fed tripping pulse is
passed to the “OPEN” latch by means of a magnet armature by release of an energy
storage mechanism, thus switching off the vacuum circuit-breaker.
This opening solenoid is not designed for continuous operation.

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Transformer operated releases (-Y4), (-Y5) 3AX1102-.., (-Y6) 3AX1104-..

Fig. 32 Transformer operated release (51.3) Fig. 33 Transformer operated release (51.3)

The transformer operated releases (-Y4), (-Y5) and (-Y6) consist of an energy store,
an unlatching fixture and an electromagnetic system. If the tripping current is ex-
ceeded (90 % of the transformer operated release’s rated current), the stored ener-
gy mechanism is unlatched, thus initiating opening of the vacuum circuit-breaker.
For use of the transformer operated releases, auxiliary transformers are also need-
ed for adaptation, in addition to the main current transformers.
Transformer-operated releases (-Y4) and (-Y5) are equipped with a rectifier.
Power consumption for 0.5 A and 1 A ≤ 6 VA at ≤ 90 % of the transformer operated
release’s rated current and with open armature.
Power consumption 10 W / VA

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Undervoltage release (-Y7) 3AX1103-..

Note
Damage due to missing or incorrect series resistor! Operation without series re-
sistor (-R1) can cause damage.
The undervoltage release (-Y7) may only be operated with the supplied series resis-
tor (-R1).

For circuits (mechanical or electrical), the undervoltage release 3AX1103-.. must be

connected to control voltage, as otherwise closing is not possible (see “Removing
the transport block from the undervoltage release”, page 52).

The undervoltage release (-Y7) has an electromagnetic system that is always live
when the vacuum circuit-breaker is in the closed state. If the voltage drops below a
certain value, the undervoltage release (-Y7) is unlatched, thus initiating opening of
the vacuum circuit-breaker via the energy storage mechanism.
Random tripping of the undervoltage release (-Y7) is generally performed by an NC
contact in the tripping circuit, but can also be done with the aid of an NO contact by
short-circuiting the solenoid coil. If this release method is used, the solenoid coil’s
short-circuit current is limited by the built-in resistor.
The undervoltage release (-Y7) can also be connected to voltage transformers.
The undervoltage release (-Y7) automatically trips the vacuum circuit-breaker if the
rated supply voltage drops to an inadmissible value.
Undervoltage releases (-Y7) DC  60 V are protected against overvoltage by a var-
istor. Undervoltage releases (-Y7) AC/DC  100 V are equipped with a rectifier.
Power consumption 20 W / VA

(-R1) Resistor
(-S1) Auxiliary switch
(-Y7) Undervoltage
release

Fig. 34 Undervoltage release (51.7), with one resistor Fig. 35 Typical circuit for connection of the undervolt-
or two resistors depending on the voltage age release (-Y7)

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Heater (-R01) for condensation water protection (optional)
The heater minimises condensation and corrosion of the
vacuum circuit-breaker.
To this end, the heater has to be connected to the supply
voltage (see circuit diagram included with the delivery).

WARNING
Danger of burns! Touching hot surfaces can cause
burns.
Let the heater and its surroundings cool down.

The surface temperature of the heater is approximately

180 °C / 356 °F.
Power consumption: 50 W, at rated voltage AC 230 V,
optionally AC 110 V

Fig. 36 Example – heating (59.4)

Interlocks
To lock vacuum circuit-breakers as a function of the switching position, the spring
charge mechanisms of the vacuum circuit-breaker can be equipped with an inter-
lock. This also applies to vacuum circuit-breakers on switchgear trucks, in with-
drawable sections or with disconnectors.
Conditions If the vacuum circuit-breaker is mounted on a carriage or withdrawable part, it may
only be switched on in the operating or disconnected position.
At the same time, the vacuum circuit-breaker may be moved on the switchgear truck
or withdrawable section only when it is open.
Positions of the vacuum circuit-breaker in the switchgear
Disconnected position The isolating distance between the vacuum circuit-breaker contacts and the fixed
contacts in the switchgear is fully attained.
Operating position The vacuum circuit-breaker is inserted fully into the switchgear and the contacts
overlap completely with the switchgear counter-contacts.
Mechanical interlock
A sensing and actuation component (b) on the system side detects the operating po-
sition (CLOSED/OPEN) of the vacuum circuit-breaker.
CLOSED switch position If the vacuum circuit-breaker is closed, actuation of the system’s query and actuation
component (b) is prevented. A mechanical system in the switchgear truck or with-
drawable section reliably locks movements of the circuit-breaker on the switchgear
truck or withdrawable section.
OPEN switch position If the vacuum circuit-breaker is open, the query and actuation component (b) on the
system side actuates, via the stroke (a), the vacuum circuit-breaker’s mechanical in-
terlock and reliably locks closing of the vacuum circuit-breaker.

In addition to the mechanical interlocking, the vacuum circuit-breaker can be electri-

cally blocked against switching on via the position switch -S12.

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.

35 ±0.3 mm

Fig. 37 Mechanical interlock

a Stroke in the OPEN switch position (min. 5 mm, max. 10 mm)

b Query or actuation component (cross-section max. 14 mm x 3 mm, actuation force min. 50 N,
max. 450 N)
c+d Refer to dimension drawing
X-X Sectional view
Z View from below

The installation dimensions (c+d) for the query or actuation component (b) are in-
cluded in the dimensional drawing supplied.

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Key-operated interlock 3AX1437-.. (optional)
If the vacuum circuit-breaker is equipped with a key-op-
erated interlock, it is possible to mechanically prevent
both manual closing and electrical closing (position
switch -S5).
To prevent the vacuum circuit-breaker from being man-
ually or electrically closed, press and hold the OPEN
pushbutton, turn the key into its vertical position, release
the OPEN pushbutton.
The key can be pulled out in the locked position.

Note
In the as-delivered condition, the vacuum circuit-breaker
is locked with the key-operated interlock and must be un-
locked for test switching operations and commissioning.

Fig. 38 Key-operated interlock (59.3)

Electrical closing lock-out (-Y8E) 3AX1415-.. (optional)

Closing of the vacuum circuit-breaker can be prevented
with the electrical closing lock-out (-Y8E).
The electrical closing lock-out (-Y8E) enables operation
of the vacuum circuit-breaker if auxiliary voltage is avail-
able and mechanically locks both manual closing and
electrical closing if auxiliary voltage is not available (po-
sition switch -S5).

Note
For mechanical or electrical circuits, the electrical clos-
ing lock-out 3AX1415-.. must be connected to the control
voltage, otherwise closing is not possible.

Fig. 39 Electrical closing lock-out (59.5)

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Nameplate
1) Manufacturer
2) Type designation
3) Factory number
1) 4) Rated voltage Ur
5) Rated frequency fr
2) Type: 3AE5656-6 6) Rated short-circuit breaking current Isc
3) No.: S 3AE5/90000508 Year of manufacture 2021 9) 7 Rated power frequency withstand voltage Ud
4), 5) Ur 17.5 kV 50/60 Hz Ir 2500 A 10) 8) Rated lightning impulse withstand
voltage Up
6) Isc 40 kA tk 3s 11)
9) Year of manufacture
7), 8) Ud/Up 42 kV/ 95 kV m 140 kg 12)
10) Rated normal current Ir
11) Rated short-circuit duration tk
Rated operating sequence: O–0.3 s–CO–15 s–CO 13) 12) Mass m
Class as per IEC 62271-100: E2, C2 and M2 14) 13) Rated operating sequence
Made in Germany 14) Classification E2, C2 and M2 for circuit-
breakers according to the standard

Fig. 40 Example – nameplate

Technical data
Vacuum circuit-breaker SION®

Rated voltage Ur (at fr 50/60 Hz) kV 7.2 12 17.5 24

Rated normal current Ir A 800 – 3150b) / 4000fcc) 800 – 2500
Rated lightning impulse withstand voltage (peak value)
Up
kV 60 75 (95a)) 95 125

Rated short-duration power frequency withstand voltage

(RMS) Ud
kV 20 (32a)) 28 (42a)) 38 50 (65a))

Rated short-circuit breaking current Isc kA 16 – 40 16 – 25

Pole-centre distance mm 150, 160, 210, 275 210, 275
Distance between lower and upper terminal mm 205, 275, 310 310
Standard rated operating sequence O – 0.3 s – CO – 15 s – CO

a) On request
b) From 2000 A upwards only with 310 mm space between the lower and the upper terminal
and a pole-centre distance of 210/275 mm
c) only with additional active cooling (fc)

Fig. 41 Technical specifications, SION® vacuum circuit-breaker

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SION® vacuum circuit-breaker for generator switching applications
Rated voltage Ur (at fr 50/60 Hz) kV 12 17.5d)
Rated normal current Ir A 1250 – 3150 / 4000fcc)
Rated lightning impulse withstand voltage (peak value) Up kV 75 (95a)) 95d)
Rated short-duration power frequency withstand voltage (RMS) Ud kV 28 (42a)) 38d)
Rated short-circuit breaking current Isc kA 31.5
DC component of the rated short-circuit breaking current Isc kA 65
Rated short-circuit breaking current Ima kA 87
Pole-centre distance mm 210, 275
Distance between lower and upper terminal mm 275, 310
Standard rated operating sequence CO – 30 min – CO
Classification for circuit breakers G1 or G2 as per IEC/IEEE
G1 G2
62271-37-013:2015
Generator side rated short-circuit breaking current Iscg kA 25 18.5
DC component of the rated short-circuit breaking current Isc % 110 130
Asymmetrical breaking current kA 46 39

a) On request
c only with additional active cooling (fc)
d) Rated insulation level as per IEC 62271-100:2017

Fig. 42 Technical specifications, SION® generator circuit-breaker

Dimensions and weights

The dimensions of the vacuum circuit-breaker can be taken from the relevant dimen-
sional drawing. If needed, they can be obtained from your Siemens representative.
The weight is indicated on the vacuum circuit-breaker nameplate (see Fig. 40), or
refer to the associated dimension drawing.

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Ambient conditions
Occasional condensation may occur under these ambient conditions.
SION® Vacuum circuit-breakers are suitable for use in the following climate classes
according to IEC 60721-3-3:2019:

+55 °C Class
• Climatic ambient conditions: 3K41)
131 °F
• Biological ambient conditions: 3B1
• Mechanical ambient conditions: 3M2
-5 °C 1) • Chemically active substances: 3C22)
23 °F 1) 3C33)
• Mechanically active substances: 3S24)
5)
95 %
90 % 6) 1) Minimum temperature limit: -5 °C / 23 °F (with addition A40 to
-25 °C / -13 °F)
2) Without occurrence of salt fog and simultaneous condensation
3) Class 3C3 (H2S < 20 ppm in dry air < 50 % with order suffix
D20)
4) Restriction: Clean insulation parts
5% 5) Average value, measured over 24 hours
6) Average value, measured over 1 month

Fig. 43 Ambient conditions

Installation altitudes
Dielectric strength The dielectric strength of air insulation decreases with increasing altitude due to low-
er air density. As per IEC 62271-1, the rated lightning impulse withstand voltage val-
ues and rated short-duration power frequency withstand voltage given in Fig. 42 are
valid up to an installation altitude of 1 000 m above sea level.
Above an altitude of 1000 m, the insulation level must be corrected as shown in
Fig. 44:
U  U0 x K a

U Rated withstand voltage U under standard reference

atmosphere
U0 required rated withstand voltage for the installation
location
Ka Altitude correction factor
e e factor (approximately 2.718)

Ka = em x (H - 1000)/8150

Calculation of the altitude correction factor Ka:

H = Installation altitude in metres above sea level
m = 1 for AC voltage, lightning impulse withstand volt-
age (between phases, phase-earth, applied longi-
tudinally)

Example
For a required rated withstand voltage of 75 kV at an al-
titude of 2 500 m, an insulation level of at least 90 kV un-
der standard reference atmosphere conditions is
required:

90 kV  75 kV x e1 x (2500 - 1000)/8150
75 kV x 1.2
Fig. 44 Altitude correction factor Ka

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Operating times
Closing time ≤ 60 ms
Opening time
1st shunt release (-Y1) ≤ 30 ms
2nd/3rd release (-Y2 to -Y7) ≤ 45 ms
Arcing time < 15 ms
Break time
1st shunt release (-Y1) ≤ 45 ms
2nd/3rd release (-Y2 to -Y7) ≤ 60 ms
Dead time 300 ms
Closed/open contact time
1st shunt release (-Y1) ≤ 45 ms
2nd/3rd release (-Y2 to -Y7) ≤ 60 ms
Minimum command duration
Closing solenoid (-Y9) 45 ms
1st shunt release (-Y1) 40 ms
2nd/3rd release (-Y2 to -Y7) 20 ms
Shortest pulse time for circuit-breaker tripping signal (-S6)
1st shunt release (-Y1) > 10 ms
2nd/3rd release (-Y2 to -Y7) > 6 ms
Charging time if actuated electrically (-M1) < 15 s
Synchronous error between the poles ≤ 2 ms
Fig. 45 Operating times

Closing time = period between starting (command) of the closing movement and
the moment of contact with all poles.
Opening time = interval of time between the initiation (command) of the opening op-
eration and extinction of the arc in last-pole-to-clear.
Arcing time = interval of time from the start of the first arc until the arc is extin-
guished in all poles.
Break time = period between starting (command) of the opening movement and ex-
tinction of the arc in the pole extinct last (= opening time + arcing time).
Closed-open contact time = in a make-break operating cycle - between the instant
when the contacts touch in the first pole in the closing process, and the instant when
the contacts separate in all poles in the subsequent opening process.
Dead time = period from the end of the current flow in all poles up to the start of the
current flow in the first pole.

Circuit diagrams
The circuit diagrams for the vacuum circuit-breaker are compiled based on your or-
der.
The corresponding circuit diagram book can also be downloaded from the following
URL on the internet: https://support.industry.siemens.com

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Installation
Preliminary work For preliminary work, the vacuum circuit-breaker must be
• placed on a suitable surface and secured against falling over,
• or prepared for installation while suspended from a crane

Note
Property damage due to incorrect operation when the mechanical interlock is
activated!
If the SION® vacuum circuit-breaker is tripped manually with the cover removed and
the mechanical interlock actuated, the operating mechanism of the vacuum circuit-
breaker will be irreversibly damaged.
Any warranty claims are lost in the event of such incorrect operation.
Use suitable means to prevent the SION® vacuum circuit-breaker from closing if the
cover has been removed and the mechanical interlock has been actuated.

Fixing in the panel

The vacuum circuit-breaker is delivered in the OPEN switch position and with the
closing spring discharged. Before installing the vacuum circuit-breaker, remove the
transport aids (see “Unpacking”, on page 10).
Check data Before mounting the vacuum circuit-breaker in a switching cubicle, check the details
on the nameplate (see “Nameplate”, on page 34) in order to avoid confusion.
Installation position The SION® vacuum circuit-breaker as a withdrawable part and fixed-mounted de-
vice for indoors can only be installed vertically.

Fig. 46 Installation position

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Removing and mounting covers
Remove the covers to mount the mounting brackets.
Removing and mounting cover made from insulating material

Fig. 47 Removing cover made from insulating materi- Fig. 48 Mounting cover made from insulating material
al

Removing • Pull off both the engaging hooks of the cover (20.1) simultaneously.
• Swing cover (20.1) forward and then remove forwards and upwards.

Installation • Insert the cover (20.1) into the guide from the top, do not jam, and swing it
down.
• Let both engaging hooks of the cover (20.1) fully engage.

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Removing and mounting metal cover

12 Nm

Fig. 49 Removing metal cover – example Fig. 50 Mounting metal cover – example

Removing • Loosen both upper M6 hexagonal bolts but do not unscrew them.
• Unscrew the bottom four M6 hexagonal bolts with the contact washers.
• Lift the cover (20.2) slightly upwards and remove.

Installation • Position the openings of the cover (20.2) over the upper hexagonal bolts and
the contact washers and hook in the cover.
• Put contact washers on the hexagonal bolts with the serrated side facing the
cover (20.2) and screw M6 hexagonal bolts in with a tightening torque of 12 Nm.

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Mounting the cable outlet for the external cable harness (optional)
A cable outlet (60) with fixing material is included in the material pack for the external
cable harness mounted by the customer. The cable outlet serves to bundle and pro-
tect the cables coming from the low-voltage interface.

Self-tapping screws are suitable for single use only.

• Remove cover (see “Removing and mounting cov-

2. 3 Nm ers”, page 40).
• If present, pull off the plastic cover (61) toward the
front.
• Mount the cable outlet (60) with the cable harness so
that the cable harness is routed to the back of the
pole shells.
60
• Fasten the cable outlet with the self-tapping screws
(Torx screwdriver, size 20) and a tightening torque of
1. 3 Nm.
• Attach the plastic cover (61) from the front and push
61 it up to the cable outlet.
• Mount cover (see “Removing and mounting covers”,
page 40).

3.
0025-47

Fig. 51 Example – mounting the cable outlet

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Mounting the system-side insulating shells
System-side insulating shells (47) can be used to insulate the individual poles from
each other if there is restricted terminal space.
When using system-side insulating shells (47), you can use main conductors with a
max. diameter or cross-section of 60 mm.

46

47
0102-14

0102-18
Fig. 52 Up to 17.5 kV, mounting insulating shells Fig. 53 Up to 17.5 kV, engaging insulating shells

• Slide insulating shells (47) onto previously mounted threaded rods of main con-
ductors (for connecting the main conductors, see “Mounting conductor bars”
page 54).
• Place insulating shell (47) onto the pole shell (46) and engage into the guide.
• Engage the hooks by hand if necessary.
0025-61

46
0025-60

48

Fig. 54 24 kV, mounting insulating shells Fig. 55 24 kV, engaging insulating shells

• Press upper and lower insulating shell (48) horizontally against the pole shell
(46) until they engage audibly.

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Fig. 56 Mounting the insulating shells Fig. 57 Engaging the insulating shells

• Place insulating shell (47) onto the rib (arrow a) from the top at a slight angle.
• Push the bottom part of the insulating shell (47) against the pole shell (46) until
it engages audibly.
• Check whether the engaging hooks of the insulating shell (47) have fully
engaged behind the insulation ribs. Engage the hooks by hand if necessary.
Installation of a fixed-mounted circuit-breaker on a horizontal plane

48 ±4 Nm 48 ±4 Nm

Fig. 58 Installation for fixed mounting from below Fig. 59 Installation for fixed mounting from below

There are 4 mounting holes on the base plate for the various installation types.
Use M10 screws – strength class 8.8 – for fastening. The binding dimension draw-
ings are decisive.
Fixing on the mounting Use 4 bolts M10 and washers to fasten the fixed-mounted circuit-breaker to the
surface mounting surface from below. Tightening torque 48 ±4 Nm (greased threads only).
Fixing on the withdrawable For fixing to the withdrawable part, remove the cover prior to installation (see “Re-
part moving and mounting covers”, page 40) and fix the cable harness inside the oper-

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ating mechanism (see “Connecting low voltage”, page 50).

Fig. 60 Example with withdrawable part

Installation of the fixed-mounted circuit-breaker to a vertical surface (option-

ally using fixing straps 3AX1411-6A)
The structure or the frame must be suitable for the operating conditions and have
sufficient load-bearing capacity and stability.

M8
24 Nm

M8
24 Nm

Fig. 61 Mounting the fixing straps Fig. 62 Mounting the fixing straps

• Remove the fixing straps from the material pack and mount them as shown in
the installation drawing. Tightening torque 24 Nm
• Installation of the vacuum circuit-breaker on a vertical plane.

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Mounting the protective plates (optional)
The protective plates are metal sheets that separate the high-voltage area from the
operating mechanism area and provide additional protection against the pressure
wave in the event of an arc fault.
The protective plates are accessories and depend on the design of the switching de-
vice. You can ask the manufacturer if mounting is possible.
The protective plates can also be mounted for vacuum circuit-breakers with a with-
drawable part.

M8
24 Nm

M8
24 Nm

Fig. 63 Mount a continuous protective plate between Fig. 64 Mounting divided protective plates on both
the pole and operating mechanism housing sides (optional, only for 31.5 kA and distance
(optional) between pole centres 150/160 mm)

Cover remains mounted.

• Remove fixing elements and installation drawing
from the material pack.
• Fig. 63: Guide continuous protective plate (62)
between pole shell and operating mechanism hous-
ing and mount on the operating mechanism housing.
• Fig. 64: Mount the protective plates (63) on both
sides.
Fasten M8 hexagon socket screws with a tightening
torque of 24 Nm.
• Fig. 65: Mount the angled protective plate (64) on
top of the operating mechanism housing.
• If necessary, attach the transparent insulating plate
M12 (65) to the angled protective plate (64). See Fig. 66.
84 ±6 Nm Fasten M12 hexagon socket screws with a tightening
torque of 84 ±6 Nm.
0025-59

Fig. 65 Mounting the angled protective plate only for

24 kV 2000 A / 2500 A

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Installation of the transparent insulating plate (addition E55 or E65, optional)
The transparent protective plate is an accessory and depends on the design of the
switching device. You can ask the manufacturer if mounting is possible.
The transparent insulating plate (65) is required at a rated short-term power frequen-
cy withstand voltage of 55 kV and 65 kV.

64 65
65 64

M6 (polyam-
ide)
1 Nm 20

0025-62 20

0025-63
Fig. 66 Mounting the transparent insulating plate (op- Fig. 67 Position the fully equipped insulating plate
tional) (optional)

• Remove cover (see “Removing and mounting covers” page 40).

• Remove fixing material, fast-acting glue and installation drawing from the mate-
rial pack.
• Remove the protective film from the insulating plate.
• Insert M6 hexagonal bolt (polyamide) with washer through a hole in the trans-
parent insulating plate, screw on with spacer sleeve on the back and secure
hand-tight.
• Repeat the work steps for all other holes.
• Guide the fully assembled insulating plate between the pole shell and the oper-
ating mechanism housing, position it on the angled protective plate and then on
the operating mechanism housing (20).
• Fasten washers and M6 hexagonal bolts with a tightening torque of 1 Nm on the
M6 hexagon bolts.
• Secure the M6 hexagon nuts with fast-acting glue from the material pack.
• Mount cover (see “Removing and mounting covers”, page 40).

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Installation of the circuit-breaker shaft covers (optional)
The circuit-breaker shaft covers are accessories and depend on the design of the
switching device. You can ask the manufacturer if mounting is possible.
A mounted circuit-breaker shaft cover prevents access to open moving parts and
prevents injuries.

A circuit-breaker shaft cover can be mounted on both

sides to cover and prevent contact with the circuit-break-
er shaft.
• Insert expansion rivet in circuit-breaker shaft cover
(step 1).
• Mount circuit-breaker shaft cover with the fastening
elements and the self-tapping screws (Torx, T20) on
the vacuum circuit-breaker (step 2). Tightening
torque 5 Nm.

Fig. 68 Mounting circuit-breaker shaft cover (optional)

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Earthing
Note
If the SION® vacuum circuit-breaker is installed in an earthed metal framework and
is connected permanently and electrically conductive, no separate earthing is re-
quired.
Place serrated washers under the screw heads when fixing the vacuum circuit-
breaker in this case.

Connecting to earth Connect the vacuum circuit-breaker on the earthing terminal (70) to the high-voltage
protective earth as specified by the standard (DIN EN 50341).
• Select the cross-section of the earthing conductor so that a current of 30 A, with
a maximum voltage drop of 3 V, can be conducted to the provided earthing point
(see IEC 62271-200).
• Remove hexagonal bolt M12 with washers from the material pack or, if already
mounted, completely unscrew from the earthing terminal.
• Note the order of installation of the fixing elements: Place the washer, ring lug of
earthing conductor and contact washer (SN 70093) with the serrated side facing
the operating mechanism housing under the bolt head.
• Fix M12 hexagon head bolt with the fixing elements to the earthing terminal (70)
with 105 Nm.

70 70

M12
105 Nm M12
0025-75

0025-22
105 Nm

Fig. 69 Connecting the earthing conductor to the side Fig. 70 Connecting the earthing conductor to the side
of the operating mechanism housing – exam- of the operating mechanism housing – exam-
ple with a plastic cover ple with a metal cover

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Connecting low voltage

Connect the customer-side low-voltage connection cables in the switchgear so as to
ensure safe operation in accordance with the supplied circuit diagram.
Low-voltage interface (-X0), 64-pole 3AX1134-..
For connection of the control cable, the standard version
of the vacuum circuit-breakers is equipped with a
64-pole low-voltage interface (-X0).
The 64-pole plug for the external terminal is suitable for
crimp termination of control and signaling lines with a
cross-section of 1.5 mm2 to 2.5 mm2.

Fig. 71 Low-voltage interface (-X0) (32)

Wiring of connectors Q0-X1.1, Q0-X1.2, Q0-X1.3

• Remove the cover for the low-voltage interface (refer
to “Removing and mounting covers”, page 40).
• Insert flat-head screwdriver (size 0.5 mm x 3 mm)
into the plug (WAGO 231-110/026-000).
• Insulation-stripped connecting lead (or with wire end
ferrule) with a cross-section
- Single-core from 1.5 mm2 to 2.5 mm2
- Insert finely stranded core from 1.5 mm2 to
2.5 mm2
• Remove flat-head screwdriver.

Fig. 72 Example – wiring the 30-pole connector strip

(33)

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Connecting the low voltage for the withdrawable part

Fig. 73 Laying the cable harness Fig. 74 Laying the cable harness

Laying the cable harness • Feed the cable harness of the withdrawable part with the plugs (-Q0) along the
(see Fig. 73) side wall through the vacuum circuit-breaker.
• Fix the cable harness to the existing cable harness using cable straps and
ensure there is sufficient distance from the spring state indicator.

Laying the cable harness • Feed the cable harness of the withdrawable part with the plugs (-Q0) through
(see Fig. 74) the vacuum circuit-breaker.
• Fix the cable harness to the right side wall with cable straps.

Fig. 75 Mounting the plug for the withdrawable part Fig. 76 Mounting the plug for the withdrawable part

Mounting the plug • Insert the plug bottom (-Q0) into the frame as far as it will go and let it engage.
• Wire the plug (-Q1) and insert it (see “Wiring of connectors Q0-X1.1, Q0-X1.2,
Q0-X1.3” page 50).

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Removing the transport block from the undervoltage release
Undervoltage release (-Y7) The vacuum circuit-breaker with an undervoltage release (-Y7) 3AX1103-.. is sup-
available? plied with a transport block.
• Remove the cover (see “Removing and mounting covers” page 40).
• Shift the retaining screw of the striker pin from position A to B (see the reference
note in the operating mechanism of the vacuum circuit-breaker).
• Turn the locking plate by 180° and cover the thread in position A.
• Screw in the retaining screw in position B.
• Mount the cover again in reverse order (see “Removing and mounting covers”
page 40).

Fig. 77 As-delivered condition – retaining screw in po- Fig. 78 Remove the transport block
sition A

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Electrical connection of the main conductors

Checking the vacuum circuit-breaker in the panel with applied high voltage is al-
lowed only after full functionality has been determined (see “Commissioning”, on
page 69).
Preparing the contact surfaces
Clean copper plated and silver plated connecting surfaces with a cloth; do not brush.

Different connection materials (aluminium/copper) must not be cleaned with the

same cleaning tools.
Silver plated parts must not be bolted to aluminium bars!

Fig. 79 Cleaning the connecting surfaces Fig. 80 Cleaning the connecting surfaces of the con-
ductor bars

Use a steel brush to brush contact surfaces of the conductor bars (cross-wise) until
they are bright and wipe off any residue using a clean cloth.
After cleaning, very lightly grease the bright contact areas with acid-free Vaseline
(e. g. Shell Vaseline 8420) and screw together immediately.

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Screw-in depths for screws or threaded rods from the contact surface in the
upper and lower connection
Rated voltage Ur kV 7.2 – 17.5 24
Rated short-circuit breaking current
kA 16 – 31.5 31.5** / 40 16 – 25 16 – 25
Isc
2000 –
800 – 2000 – 800 – 2000 –
Rated normal current Ir A 1250 3150 /
1600 2500 1250 2500
4000 fc*
Connection thread M12 M16 M12 M16 M12 M16
Upper terminal (A) mm 20 ±1 20 ±1 28 ±1
Lower terminal (B) mm 20 ±1 28 ±1 38 ±1 28 ±1 44 ±1
* only with additional active cooling (fc)
** SION generator circuit-breaker
Fig. 81 Screw-in depths
Mounting conductor bars
For vacuum circuit-breakers with connection bars, we recommend using the stain-
less steel bolts or non-magnetisable stainless steel bolts included with the material
pack.

Adjust the conductor bars in such a way that, before fastening, they lie flat easily and
fit the holes on the contact surfaces of the upper and lower terminal.

M12: 40 ±4 Nm
M16: 100 ±10 Nm

Fig. 82 Screw-in depths in the upper and lower termi- Fig. 83 Mounting the conductor bars (flat). Example
nals for 1 250 A with hole for dowel pin

Depending on the rated current strength, use M12 or M16 screws and nuts –
strength class 8.8 – and the appropriate spring elements and plain washers for the
connection of the conductor bars.
When tightening the screws, hold the nuts against the tightening torque with a suit-
able screwdriver or socket spanner.
Tightening torques apply to greased threads only:
- M12: 40 ±4 Nm
- M16: 100 ±10 Nm

Securing with a spiral The conductor bars can be secured against twisting with a spiral spring pin accord-
spring pin ing to ISO 8748 or a dowel pin according to ISO 8752 — 4 × X*) mm — N — C.

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A hole Ø 4H11 must be provided in the conductor bar (see Fig. 83, horizontal ar-
row).
See dimension drawings.
*) X = Length of the spring pin, depending on the cross-section of the conductor bar in mm

Contact arms and systems

Two versions of contacts (contact arms and systems) are available for SION® vac-
uum circuit-breakers, each designed for different types of switchgear:
• Siemens contacts
• Third-party contacts
The two versions differ in terms of their construction and assembly, so that a distinc-
tion is made between the two versions below where it is technically relevant.
Mounting Siemens contacts

A 1.

2. 4.
3.
22

B 22.1
22.1
0025-69
0025-68

Fig. 84 Cleaning and mounting threaded rods (22.1) Fig. 85 Cleaning and mounting contact arms (22)
for contact arms (22)

• Grease the screw-in section of the threaded rods (22.1) with Vaseline (see 1.).
• Screw in the threaded rod (22.1) and observe the screw-in depths A+B (see 2.)
(see Table “Screw-in depths for screws or threaded rods from the contact sur-
face in the upper and lower connection”, page 54).
• Tighten the threaded rods (22.1) on the contact surfaces of the upper and lower
connections (see 3.)
• Tightening torques for greased threads:
- M12: 40 ±4 Nm
- M16: 100 ±10 Nm
• Contact surfaces, Copper, silver plated
- roughen x –
- clean, x x
- grease with Vaseline (see 4.) x x

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Mounting contact arms with Ø 40 mm and contact systems

1. 2.
23

23.1
22.1 22.2
22

4.

0025-70

0025-71 3.
Fig. 86 Attaching contact arms – example with Fig. 87 Inserting contact arm adapter on the back –
Ø 40 mm example for contact arms with Ø 40 mm

22 Contact arm 23 Contact system

22.1 Threaded rod 23.1 Contact finger
22.2 Contact arm adapter

• Place the contact arms (22) on the threaded rod (22.1).

• If available, mount insulating shells (see “Mounting the system-side insulating
shells”, page 43).
• For contact arms (at rated normal current Ir ≤ 1250 A) with Ø 40 mm, insert the
contact arm adapter (22.2) in contact system (23):
- Grease contact fingers (23.1) in the contact system (23) with Molykote
Longterm 2 (see 1.)
- On the rear of the contact system (23), adjust the contact arm adapter (22.2)
with screw, washers and nut (see 2.)
- Tighten the screw and nut with an open-ended spanner in the contact system
(see 3.)
- Remove screw with washers and nut (see 4.)
• Attach the contact system with contact arm adapter
to contact arms with Ø 40 mm (see 5.).
• Tighten the contact system with the washer and hex-
agon nut (see 6.).
5. Tightening torques for greased threads:
- M12: 40 ±4 Nm
- M16: 100 ±10 Nm
• After installing the contact system, grease the con-
tact fingers with Molykote Longterm 2 (see 7.).

6.
7.
0025-72

Fig. 88 Fix contact system with contact arm adapter to contact arm with Ø 40 mm

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Mounting contact arms with Ø 60 mm and contact systems

1.
22.1

22

2.

4.

0025-73
0025-74
3.
Fig. 89 Attaching contact arms – example with Fig. 90 Example with contact arms Ø 60 mm – attach-
Ø 60 mm ing the contact system without the contact arm
adapter

Contact systems without a contact arm adapter are only mountable on contact arms
with Ø 60 mm. These contact arms already have an integrated contact arm adapter
(see Fig. 89).

• Place the contact arms (22) on the threaded rod (22.1) (see Fig. 89).
• Grease contact systems without contact arm adapter for contact arms with
Ø 60 mm on the rear side on the contact fingers with Molykote Longterm 2 (see
1.).
• Attach the contact system to the threaded rod up to the contact arm. Note the
position of the contact system (round outer edge toward the contact arm) (see
2.)
• Tighten the contact system with the washer and hexagon nut (see 3.)
Tightening torques for greased threads:
- M12: 40 ±4 Nm
- M16: 100 ±10 Nm
• After installing the contact system, grease the contact fingers with Molykote
Longterm 2 (see 4.)

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Mounting the bushing and mating contact
The plate must be provided by the customer (for the dimensions, see the supplied
dimension drawing).

Screw bushings with mating contact, each with

• 4 DIN 603 M8x25-8.8 carriage bolts with square
neck
• contact washers and
• hexagon nuts
to the plate (made of non-ferromagnetic steel) in the pan-
el or the rear of the guide frame.
Tightening torque for greased threads:
- M8: 25 ±2 Nm

Fit bushing cap from the other side.

Fig. 91 Mounting a bushing with mating contact to the

guide frame or the plate

Mounting third-party contacts 1 250 A.

1.

2. M12: 40 ±4 Nm
M16: 100 ±10 Nm
0102-17

0102-15

Fig. 92 Clean thread and mount for 1 250 A contact Fig. 93 Mounted contact arms 1 250 A.
arms

• Contact surfaces, Copper, silver plated

- roughen x –
- clean, x x
- grease with Vaseline (see 1.) x x
• Grease thread with Vaseline.
• Screw in the contact arm and note the screw-in depth.

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Tightening torques for greased threads:
- M12: 40 ±4 Nm
- M16: 100 ±10 Nm

If insulating shells are used on the system side, the main current conductors may
only have a maximum diameter or cross-section of 60 mm.

46

47
0102-14

0102-18
Fig. 94 Installation of the insulating shell Fig. 95 Mounted insulating shell

• Position the insulating shell in front of the pole shell and snap it into the guides.
• If necessary, snap the hooks into place by hand.

3.
1.

4.
2.
0102-19

0102-20

Fig. 96 Installation of the 1250 A contact system with Fig. 97 Installation of the 1250 A contact system with
installation aid installation aid

• Observe the alignment of the contact system. The contact fingers must point to
the system side.
• Grease the inside of the contact system with Molykote Longterm 2.
• For the installation of the 1250 A contact system on the contact arm, a

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3AX1445-1A mounting cone can optionally be used.
• Place the assembly cone flush on the face of the contact arm (see 2.).
• Push the contact system over the assembly cone until the lower part of the con-
tact fingers is in the groove (see 3.).
• Completely pull out the assembly cone through the contact system (see 4.).
• Grease contact fingers with Molykote Longterm 2
Mounting 2 000 A third-party contacts

M12: 40 ±4 Nm
M16: 100 ±10 Nm

Fig. 98 Clean thread and mount for 2 000 A contact

arms

• Grease the screw-in area of the threaded rods with Vaseline.

• Screw in the threaded rods and observe the screw-in depths (see Table “Screw-
in depths for screws or threaded rods from the contact surface in the upper and
lower connection”, on page 54).
• Tightening torques apply to greased threads only
- M12: 40 ±4 Nm
- M16: 100 ±10 Nm

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Attaching additional insulating plate
The insulating shell does not close tightly at the bottom. An additional insulating
plate can be installed to do so.

Fig. 99 Fixing of the additional insulating plate to the Fig. 100 Additional insulating plate mounted
insulating shell

• Position additional insulating plate and mount it on the underside of the insulat-
ing shell.
• The additional insulating plate must audibly click into place.

Repeat the work steps on all insulation shells.

Fig. 101 Mounting the insulating shell Fig. 102 Insulating shell engaged

• Position the insulating shell on the previously mounted threaded rods.

• Push the insulating shell against the pole shell until it engages audibly.
• Check whether the engaging hooks of the insulating shell have engaged behind
the insulation ribs. If necessary, snap the engaging hooks into place by hand.

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Fig. 103 Cleaning and mounting the 2000 A contact

arms

When installing the 2000 A contact arm, make sure that the end of the contact arm
on the interrupter side does not tilt with the nut and that the front side is fully on the
pole contact plate.

• Contact surfaces, Copper, silver plated

- roughen x –
- clean, x x
- grease with Vaseline x x
• Position 2000 A contact arm with the smooth side facing the pole contact plate.
• Push the contact arm onto the threaded rods until full contact with the pole con-
tact plate is established.

Fig. 104 Completion of the 2000 A contact system Fig. 105 Installation of the 2000 A contact system
(sectional view)

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• Place the contact system on a surface so that the openings of the contact sys-
tem are not covered.
• A device for centring the contact system may be required.
• Position the inner part (metal body) of the contact system over the opening with
the narrower side facing inwards (see 1.).
• Press the inner part (metal body) of the contact system through the contact fin-
gers (see 2.) until the rear part of the contact fingers is in the groove (see 3.).
• Grease the contact fingers with Molykote Longterm 2 on the inside (round outer
edge) of the contact system (see 4.).
• Mount the contact system on the threaded rod and contact arm, paying attention
to the position of the contact system in relation to the contact arm (see 5.).

M12: 40 ±4 Nm
M16: 100 ±10 Nm

Fig. 106 Installation of the contact systems on the con-

tact arms

• Tightening torque applies to greased threads only

- M12: 40 ±4 Nm
- M16: 100 ±10 Nm
• Grease contact fingers of the contact system with Molykote Longterm 2.

Function test After completing all work on the vacuum circuit-breaker, perform a function test in
accordance with “Commissioning”, p. 69.

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Inserting and racking the SION® withdrawable circuit-breaker

Note
Material damage due to incorrect switch position! Mechanical parts can be dam-
aged if the switch position is not observed.
Always move the vacuum circuit-breaker on withdrawable part in the OPEN switch
position.

For SION® vacuum circuit-breakers, two versions of withdrawable part are available,
each designed for different types of switchgear. The two versions differ in part with
regard to their design, installation, commissioning and operation. In the following, a
distinction is made between the two variants where technically relevant.

The withdrawable part must be safely locked in the switchgear. The dimensions of
the slots for receiving the lock on both sides of the system-side guide rails must be
observed. For dimensions, see Fig. 107.

Fig. 107 Example of insertion in guide rails with the di- Fig. 108 Example – inserting and locking
mensions of the slots

• Insert the withdrawable circuit-breaker into the switchgear-side guide rails (see
1.).
• Push the withdrawable circuit-breaker into the guide rails until they hit the side
stops (large arrow), moving locking handles towards the middle of the with-
drawable part (small arrows, see 2.).
• After reaching the side end stops, let go of the locking handles (small arrows,
see 3.) and check that it is securely locked.

Hand cranks and racking distances

Hand crank 17.5 kV 24 kV

Siemens withdrawable part 3AX1430-2C (hexagon) 220 mm (optional: 260 mm

180/200 mm)

Third-party withdrawable part 3AX1430-8A (square) 200 mm 300 mm

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Position queries during movement
If the low-voltage interface has been connected on the customer’s premises, the fol-
lowing positions of the vacuum circuit-breaker with withdrawable part are sensed
during movement:

Disconnected position / test position Intermediate position Retracted position / service position

Buttons –S1.5; –S1.6; –S1.7; –S1.8 No signal Buttons –S1.0; –S1.1; –S1.2; –S1.3 send
send a signal or message a signal or message

Manually moving the SION® vacuum circuit-breaker on the withdrawable part

Requirement: Vacuum circuit-breaker is open and switch position OPEN is dis-
played.

Fig. 109 Example – moving in the guide rails

Withdrawable part in entry • Insert hand crank into the coupling of the withdrawable part
position • Turn inserted hand crank of withdrawable part clockwise in order to move the
vacuum circuit-breaker to a perceivable end stop
• Remove the hand crank withdrawable part from the coupling of the withdrawa-
ble part

Withdrawable part in • Insert hand crank into the coupling of the withdrawable part
service position • Turn inserted hand crank counter-clockwise for racking the vacuum circuit-
breaker into the service position to a perceivable stop
• Remove hand crank from the coupling of the withdrawable part

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Motor-driven third-party withdrawable part (optional)
Note
Material damage due to sudden motor start!
The motor of the motor-driven withdrawable part starts up suddenly as soon as the
secondary voltage is applied to the connection terminals of the motor.
Parts can be damaged if the motor cannot be stopped.
The switchgear control system must be carried out by the customer in such a way
that safe movement of the withdrawable part with the vacuum circuit-breaker is en-
sured.
Integration attempts with the motor-driven withdrawable part must be carried out in
the switchgear.
Avoid overloading the switchgear due to mechanical influences.

SION® Vacuum circuit-breakers are available with with-

drawable parts, which can optionally be moved in the
switchgear by motor.
The motor of the withdrawable part has no electronic
control and must be controlled electronically via the
switchgear.
Starting and stopping the withdrawable part must be en-
sured by the customer via the switchgear logic or switch-
gear control system.

Fig. 110 Withdrawable part with motor

Maximum current at DC 220 V: 1.5 A

nominal voltage DC 110 V: 2.5 A

Maximum permissible DC 220 V: 180 W

power consumption DC 110 V: 275 W
(nominal values, without mechanical influences of the switchgear used)

The motor-driven withdrawable part is not suitable for continuous operation. A max-
imum of 3 retraction and extension operations are allowed without a break. A break
of 3 minutes must be observed before further retraction and extension operations.

The maximum permissible torque on the drive spindle of the motor-driven with-
drawable part is 25 Nm.
Clearance must be guaranteed under the motor-driven withdrawable part, down to
the level of the running surfaces of the wheels.
The motor-driven withdrawable part is inserted in the guide rails on the system side
as described in chapter “Inserting and racking the SION® withdrawable circuit-
breaker”, p. 64.

Signals of the motor-driven withdrawable part

Notes on switchgear logic The motor is to be controlled in such a way that when the vacuum circuit-breaker is
and control system switched on, by using the control signal of auxiliary switch S1, the motor is prevented
from starting and is electrically locked.
The direction of travel is reversed by reversing the polarity of the secondary voltage
of the motor.
To avoid damage to the operating mechanism unit, it must be ensured that the di-

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rection of rotation of the motor is set in such a way that it only runs in the direction
of the distance to be traversed. Immediately after reaching one of the two end posi-
tions, the motor must be switched off.
End positions of the vacuum circuit-breaker on the withdrawable part:
• completely retracted in the mating contacts (in operating position), or
• fully extended (in service position).
The control signals for this are provided by the position buttons S8 for the “service
position” end position and S9 for the “operating position” end position. The position
buttons are not designed to switch the motor power and are only used for signalling.
A switching element suitable for switching the motor must be able to safely switch
off the following secondary voltage of utilisation category DC-3 and DC-5:
Utilisation category DC-3 DC 220 V: 1.5 A
and DC-5 DC 110 V: 2.5 A

For this purpose, the following signals of the vacuum circuit-breaker must be used
and processed accordingly in the electronic circuit by the customer:
Connections according to the supplied
circuit diagram
Vacuum circuit-breaker in switch position
-Q0-S1
OPEN:
-Q01-X01:1 and -Q01-X01:2
-Q01-X01:3 and -Q01-X01:4
Position button S8
-Q01-X01:5 and -Q01-X01:6
-Q01-X01:7 and -Q01-X01:8
-Q01-X02:1 and -Q01-X02:2
-Q01-X02:3 and -Q01-X02:4
Position button S9
-Q01-X02:5 and -Q01-X02:6
-Q01-X02:7 and -Q01-X02:8
Motor:
L+ to -Q0-X02:9 and
Moving towards the “service position”
L- to -Q0-X02:10
L+ to -Q0-X02:10 and
Moving towards the “operating position”
L- to -Q0-X02:9

See also “Connecting the low voltage for the withdrawable part” on p. 51.
Manual movement of the motor-driven withdrawable part using the hand
crank 3AX1430-8A
Notes on using the hand As long as secondary voltage is applied, the motor-driven withdrawable part must
crank for the motor- not be moved manually with the hand crank.
driven withdrawable part
WARNING
Risk of injury due to inserted hand crank on the withdrawable part
As long as secondary voltage is applied, the motor of the withdrawable part can be
started at any time.
If the hand crank is inserted into the coupling of the withdrawable part, the sudden
turning or detachment of the hand crank can lead to considerable personal injury or
damage to property.
• Do not insert the hand crank into the coupling of the withdrawable part as long
as secondary voltage is applied.
• After manual operation without secondary voltage, immediately remove the
hand crank from the withdrawable part

If the secondary voltage fails or during maintenance work, the motor-driven with-
drawable part can be moved manually with the hand crank 3AX1430-8A under the

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following conditions:
• Vacuum circuit-breaker is open and switch position OPEN is displayed.
• Low-voltage plug is safely removed and secured against being plugged in again

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Operation

Commissioning
Before commissioning, check the following points to ensure that the vacuum circuit-
breaker is functioning correctly at operating temperature:

Checklist  Notes

Does the information on the nameplate (see page 34) match the order
data?

Ensure the correct operating voltage.

Is the ambient air temperature at least -5 °C / 23 °F (with addition A40 to -

25 °C / -13 °F)?

If necessary, clean the vacuum circuit-breaker (details on this in section

“Cleaning” on page 73).

Check that bolted joints are tightened securely.

Check whether that the plug-in connection of the connector strip is seated
firmly.

If necessary, check and adjust the customer’s devices.

If there is a closing lock: Is closing unlocked accordingly?

Test operation without supply voltage

Charge the closing spring with the hand crank (see Fig. 112), then press
the CLOSE pushbutton and, once closing has been performed, press the
OPEN pushbutton.

Test operation with supply voltage

To perform a test operation with the motor, switch on the supply voltage.
The motor starts up immediately and charges the closing spring. Check the
indicator for the charge state of the closing spring (mechanically and elec-
trically).

Electrically check auxiliary switch S1 and position switch in both end posi-
tions – operate the vacuum circuit-breaker to do so.

Check functioning of the closing solenoid Y9 and all existing shunt

releases by operating them electrically.

If there is a 3AX1103 undervoltage release (Y7): Has the retaining screw

of the striker pin been shifted from position A to B (see “Removing the
transport block from the undervoltage release”, on page 52)?

If there are interlocks and a retrofitted key-operated interlock: Check if the

function of the interlocks as per IEC 62271-200 is guaranteed.

After completion of the tests:

Has the cover been replaced and fastened?

WARNING
Faulty or damaged vacuum circuit-breaker
There is a risk of injury if the vacuum circuit-breaker is damaged or malfunctions!
• Immediately take the vacuum circuit-breaker out of operation.
• Do not put vacuum circuit-breaker back into operation.
• If the malfunctions or the damage cannot be remedied, contact a sales repre-
sentative or Siemens Service and, if necessary, send back the vacuum circuit-

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breaker.

Position indicator and spring state indicator when charging the closing
spring, closing and opening

Input Position indicator Spring state indicator

with hand crank,

Charging with motor operat-  
ing mechanism

CLOSE pushbut-
Closing ton    *
Remote operation

Opening
OPEN pushbutton
Remote operation
  
* Spring only charged if motor voltage is applied
Fig. 111 Control element indicators

First closing operation

If an undervoltage release 3AX1103-.. is fitted, it must be connected to the control
voltage for switching operations (mechanical or electrical), as otherwise closing is
not possible.
Operation of the vacuum circuit-breaker in the switchgear is only permitted with the
cover fitted and secured.
If all functions have been checked and are OK, switch on the high voltage while ob-
serving all of the safety regulations and operational requirements.

Closing
Provided there is no lock-out due to a mechanical interlock, send the closing com-
mand via the CLOSE pushbutton or the corresponding control unit until the vacuum
circuit-breaker is closed, and shows and signals the CLOSED switch position.
Change to the position indicator:


OPEN CLOSE
After closing and, if necessary, releasing the CLOSE pushbutton, the closing spring
is immediately automatically charged by the motor and the symbol for “Closing
spring charged” becomes visible in the spring state indicator.
Change to the spring state indicator:

 
Charged Discharged Charged

Opening
The opening spring is charged during the closing operation.
To open, send the opening command via the OPEN pushbutton or the correspond-
ing control unit until the vacuum circuit-breaker is open, and shows and signals the
OPEN switch position.

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Change to the switching position indicator after electrical opening:


CLOSE OPEN
The spring state indicator does not change.
Discharging the closing spring
To discharge the closing spring:
• Deactivate the supply voltage
• On the vacuum circuit-breaker, actuate the OPEN, CLOSE and OPEN pushbut-
tons manually one after the other.
This ensures that the vacuum circuit-breaker is open and the closing spring is dis-
charged.

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Manually charging the closing spring
If the supply voltage is applied, the closing spring is automatically charged by the
motor.
Hand crank 3AX1530-4B If the supply voltage fails or is disconnected, the closing spring can be charged with
the hand crank.

WARNING
Suddenly rotating hand crank when motor starts up! Risk of injury if hand cranks
other than the original hand crank are used.
If the hand crank does not have a slip coupling, the inserted hand crank will also ro-
tate when the motor starts up.
The vacuum circuit-breaker must only be charged with the original hand crank.
• To do this, fit the hand crank onto the hand crank coupling through the opening
with the adapter pushed forward and
• turn clockwise until the spring state indicator changes over:


Discharged Charged

• Remove hand crank

Fig. 112 Charging the closing spring with the hand

crank

The adapter of the hand crank is designed in such a way that the hand crank be-
comes uncoupled when the motor supply voltage returns.

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Maintenance

Maintenance
The SION® vacuum circuit-breaker is maintenance-free under normal service con-
ditions (up to rated current). We do, however, recommend you carry out regular
visual checks. The highest permissible mechanical operating cycle number is:
• 10 000 Operating cycles: Maintenance-free
• 30 000 operating cycles: When maintenance is performed by Siemens author-
ised personnel.
Maintenance after 10 000 operating cycles
Preliminary work • Prior to starting work on the vacuum circuit-breaker, observe the local safety
regulations for high-voltage devices and the "5 safety rules" as per EN 50110-1.
• Switch off the supply voltage and secure against reclosing.
• On the vacuum circuit-breaker, actuate the OPEN, CLOSE and OPEN pushbut-
tons manually one after the other. This ensures that the vacuum circuit-breaker
is open and the closing spring is discharged.
Special operating conditions
If the vacuum circuit-breaker is operated under unfavourable conditions indoors
(heavy and frequent condensation, dusty air, etc.), we recommend cleaning the in-
sulating parts and possibly the outer parts of the circuit-breaker more regularly.
Cleaning
Insulating parts The insulating parts must be clean to ensure their dielectric strength is not reduced.
Rub insulating parts with a moist cloth.
As a cleaning agent, use only warm water with a mild, liquid household cleaner add-
ed and leave to dry.
Joints and bearing points
For joints and bearing points that cannot be disassembled, only wipe off with a dry,
lint-free cloth.
Under no circumstances may these joints and bearing points be cleaned with clean-
ing agents or water!

Service life of the vacuum interrupters

If switching operations occur frequently under overload or short circuit, the service
life of the vacuum interrupters may be ended prematurely.

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Accessories and spare parts

An overview of additionally available spare parts and accessories can be found in
catalogue HG 11.02.
Replacing spare parts To ensure that the switching device operates reliably, spare parts are permitted to
be replaced only by personnel trained and qualified by Siemens.
The vacuum circuit-breaker should be taken out of the switchgear or cubicle for ser-
vicing.

Accessories/spare parts Order number Comment

Operating instructions 9229 0025 Download also at:
Unpacking instructions 9229 0027 https://support.industry.siemens.com
Hand crank for manual charging of the
3AX1530-4B Slip coupling
closing spring
Hand crank for manual movement of the
3AX1430-2C Hexagon
Siemens withdrawable part
Hand crank for manual movement of the
3AX1430-8A Square
third-party withdrawable part
Observe safety data sheet:
® 3AX1133-2L “MOLYKOT E(R) LONGTERM 2 PLUS WE”
Molykote Longterm 2
(company: Dow Corning Europe S.A.)
Vaseline (contact grease SN10611)
Pasty consistency, ignition point 210 °C / 410 °F,
For example, Atlantic white, Atlantic Min- 3AX1133-4A
low acid
eralölwerk GmbH
Fig. 113 Accessories available for order

Always specify the vacuum circuit-breaker’s type and serial no. (see “Nameplate”,
on page 34) when ordering spare parts.

Disposal
The materials of the vacuum circuit-breaker should be recycled. Vacuum circuit-
breakers can be disposed of in an ecological manner on the basis of existing nation-
al legal regulations.
Metal The switching device’s metal components can be recycled as mixed scrap, although
it is more environmentally sustainable to dismantle the unit as thoroughly as possi-
ble into sorted scrap and residual mixed scrap.
Electronics Electronic scrap must be disposed of in accordance with applicable regulations.
Materials The vacuum circuit-breaker consists of the following materials:
• Metals
- Steel (partly phosphatised, galvanised and yellow chromated or thick layer
passivated)
- Copper (partly silver-plated)
- Aluminium (partly silver-plated)
- Brass (partly containing lead)
- Chrome
• Insulating material (partly glass fibre reinforced)
- Epoxy resin, polyester resin, polyamide, polycarbonate, ABS-PC mixture
- Silicone
- Rubber
• Ceramics
• Lubricant

For more information regarding declared or restricted substances in this product,

send an email to:
• [email protected]

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Packing If the packing is no longer needed, it can be fully recycled.
Hazardous substances When delivered by Siemens, the product does not contain any hazardous substanc-
es within the scope of the Hazardous Substances Ordnance applicable to the terri-
tory of the Federal Republic of Germany. For operation outside the Federal Republic
of Germany, the applicable local laws and regulations must be complied with.

Further information Contact your Siemens Service Centre if you require further information. See also
“Service”on p. 2.

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Index

A I
Accessories available for order ............................. 74 Installation altitudes ............................................... 36
Altitude correction factor ....................................... 36 Installation position ................................................ 39
Ambient conditions ................................................ 36 Insulated operating rod .......................................... 19
Anti-pumping device (-K1) .................... 21– 22, 24 Insulating shell .............................................. 17– 18
Areas of application .............................................. 15 mounting ................................................ 43– 44
Auxiliary switch (-S1) ............................ 20– 22, 26 Insulator ........................................................ 17– 18
Interlock, mechanical .................................... 22, 31
B Interlocks ............................................................... 31
Basic equipment ................................................... 22 Intermediate position ............................................. 65
Bushing ................................................................. 58
K
C Key-operated interlock .......................... 19– 22, 33
Cable harness ....................................................... 51
Cable outlet ........................................................... 42 L
Charging ............................................................... 70 Low-voltage
Circuit-breaker shaft cover ............................ 22, 48 interface (-X0) ........................................ 22, 50
Circuit-breaker tripping signal (-S6) ...... 20– 22, 27 plug connector (-X0) ............... 17– 18, 20– 21
CLOSE pushbutton ....................................... 19, 70
Closing lock-out (-Y8E), electrical ......... 21– 22, 33 M
Closing solenoid (-Y9) ........................... 20– 22, 24 Manual closing, mechanical .................................. 22
Closing spring ............................... 20– 21, 71– 72 Manual opening, mechanical ................................. 22
Conductor bar ....................................................... 54 Mating contact ....................................................... 58
Connection bar ...................................................... 54 Motor (-M1) ................................................... 20– 23
Connection thread ................................................. 54 Motor short-circuit protection ................................. 23
Connector strip
(Q0-X1.1, Q0-X1.2, Q0-X1.3) ......................... 22 N
20-pole ............................................................ 50 Nameplate ............................................ 17– 18, 34
30-pole ............................................................ 50 O
Contact arm .......................................... 55– 56, 62 OPEN pushbutton ......................................... 19, 70
Contact arm adapter ............................................. 56 Opening spring ...................................................... 70
Contact surface, pole ............................................ 54 Operating mechanism ........................................... 19
Contact system ..................................... 18, 56– 57 Operating position ................................................. 31
Contacts Operations counter ....................................... 19– 22
1250 A, third-party provider ............................ 58
Cover ............................................ 17– 19, 40, 70 P
Insulating material .......................................... 19 Plug
Metal ............................................................... 19 (-Q0) ................................................................ 51
mounting ......................................................... 40 (Q0-X1) .................................................. 20– 21
removing ......................................................... 40 (-Q1) ................................................................ 51
(-X01) and (-X02) ................................... 20– 21
D
withdrawable part ............................................ 51
Dielectric strength ................................................. 36
Pole contact plate ......................................... 17– 18
Disconnected position ................................... 31, 65
Pole head ..................................................... 17– 18
Dowel pin .............................................................. 54
Pole shell .............................................. 17– 18, 43
E Pole-centre distance ..................................... 34– 35
Earthing terminal ................................................... 49 Position indicator ................................................... 70
Position indicator CLOSED-OPEN ............... 19– 21
H Position queries ..................................................... 65
Hand crank ............................................................ 72 Position switch ....................................................... 25
for manual charging of the closing spring ....... 19 (-S12) ..................................................... 20– 22
Siemens withdrawable part ............................ 65 (-S21) ............................................. 20– 22, 25
third-party withdrawable part .......................... 67 (-S3) ............................................... 20– 22, 25
Hand crank coupling ..................................... 19– 21 (-S4) ............................................... 20– 22, 25
Heater (-R01) ........................................ 20– 22, 31 (-S5) ................................................................ 22
High-voltage protective earth ................................ 49 (-S6) ............................................... 20– 21, 27
Pressure plate ....................................................... 22
Protective plate ...................................................... 46

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angled at the top ............................................. 46
both sides ....................................................... 46
continuous, between pole and operating
mechanism side ................................. 46

R
Rated frequency .................................................... 34
Rated lightning impulse withstand voltage .... 34– 35
Rated normal current ............................ 34– 35, 54
Rated operating sequence ............................ 34– 35
Rated power frequency withstand voltage .... 34– 35
Rated short-circuit breaking current ...... 34– 35, 54
Rated short-circuit duration ................................... 34
Rated voltage ........................................ 34– 35, 54
Resistor (-R1) ........................................ 20– 21, 30
Retracted position ................................................. 65

S
Separating shell ............................................ 17, 43
Service position ..................................................... 65
Shunt release
(-Y1), 1st release ............................ 20– 22, 25
(-Y2), 2nd release ........................... 20– 22, 28
Spiral spring pin .................................................... 54
Spring state indicator ............................ 19– 21, 70
Standards .............................................................. 15
Switching times ..................................................... 37

T
Test position .......................................................... 65
Threaded rod ......................................................... 55
Transformer operated release
(-Y4) ........................................................ 22, 29
(-Y5) ........................................................ 22, 29
(-Y6) ........................................................ 22, 29
Travel .................................................................... 65
Travel distances .................................................... 64

U
Undervoltage release (-Y7) ................... 22, 30, 52

V
Vacuum interrupter ........................................ 17– 18
contact stroke ................................................. 18
contact system ................................................ 18
service life ....................................................... 73

W
Withdrawable part ......................................... 18, 44
Withdrawable part, motor-driven ........................... 67

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Central legend

10 Withdrawable part 56.3 Position indicator

20 Operating mechanism housing 57 Gear unit
20.1 Cover made from insulating material 57.1 Opening for hand crank
20.2 Metal cover 57.2 Hand crank coupling
21 Nameplate 58 Operations counter
22 Contact arm 59.2 Mechanical interlock/query (optional)
22.1 Threaded bolt 59.3 Key-operated interlock (optional)
22.2 Contact arm adapter 59.4 Heater (-R01), for condensation water pro-
23 Isolating contact tection (optional)

23.1 Contact system 59.5 Electrical closing lock-out (-Y8E) (optional)

31 Auxiliary switch (-S1) 59.6 Resistor (-R1), for undervoltage release

(-Y7) (optional)
32 Low-voltage plug connector (-X0) (optional)
60 Cable outlet
33 Plugs (Q0-X1.1, Q0-X1.2, Q0-X1.3)
61 Plastic cover for opening in front of the low-
33.2 Plugs (-X01) and (-X02) for withdrawable voltage plug connector
part (optional)
62 Protective plate, continuous
34 Auxiliary contactor (-K1)
63 Protective plate, divided
41 Operating mechanism-side insulating shell
(optional) 64 Protective plate, angled

42 Pole head with pole contact plate 65 Insulating plate, transparent

42.2 Pole head with cooling ribs

42.1 Pole head cooler
43 Vacuum interrupter
44 Pole contact plate
45 Insulator
46 Pole shell
47 System-side insulating shell (optional)
48 System-side insulating shell (above and
below) (optional)
49 Holder
51.1 1st shunt release (-Y1)
51.2 2nd release
51.3 3rd release
52 Closing solenoid (-Y9)
53 Motor (-M1)
54.1 Position switch (-S12)
54.2 Position switch (-S21)
54.3 Position switch (-S3)
54.4 Position switch (-S4)
54.5 Position switch (-S5)
54.6 Circuit-breaker tripping signal (-S6)
55 Closing spring
55.1 Spring state indicator
56.1 CLOSE pushbutton
56.2 OPEN pushbutton

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