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Offer overview - EcoDesign Tier 2

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Introduction
Schneider Electric introduces our EcoDesign range of transformers, fully
compliant with the latest Transformer EcoDesign Directive Tier 2 Loss Level
regulations*.

Transformer EcoDesign directive Tier 2

With effect from 1st July 2021, small, medium and large power transformers must meet the
requirements of Tier 2 losses / efficiency, with transformer manufacturers being fully responsible in
applying the law.

Published in the Official Journal of the European Union, the regulation imposes, for supply into the
EU, the maximum level of losses and minimum efficiencies for transformers placed on the market /
put into service.

* EcoDesign Directive from the European Commission (Commission Regulation (EU) No 548/2014 implementing

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Directive 2009/125/EC introduced in 2014, and (EU) 2019/1783 of 1 October 2019 amending Regulation (EU)
No 548/2014).

EcoDesign range of transformers The right transformer for your

Transformers are an integral part of the distribution network. To ensure cost effective and energy
efficient configuration, Schneider Electric is able to design, manufacture and deliver transformers
and package substations to your specification.
network
Schneider Electric follows a policy of continuous improvement taking into account the latest worldwide
Schneider Electric transformers are designed developments and regulations. This ensures that our transformers are state-of-the-art and fully compliant with
with efficiency in mind, to meet the very latest the modern world’s requirements: fast delivery, high quality, low noise and high efficiency levels.
EcoDesign Tier 2 directive for transformer
losses.
Customer benefits:

• Versatile range
• High quality and reliability
• Economically optimised
• Optimised technology
• Solid construction
• Long life-cycle with low maintenance
• Reduced total cost of ownership

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Fluid filled Distribution Transformers
Your fluid filled distribution transformer should be designed to meet the
Type of transformer Free breathing / Free breathing with conservator
Hermetically sealed
needs of the application and distribution network, whilst offering versatility
and flexibility.
Style of transformer Ground Mounted - Cable Connected
Ground Mounted - Unit Substation
Bespoke manufacture

Choice of dielectric fluid Mineral oil to IEC60296

Midel 7131 transformer fluid to IEC61099 Quality based upon years of experience
Ratings
200kVA up to 4000kVA
With more than 80 years of experience and
Voltages over two million oil-immersed transformers
Up to 36kV
installed worldwide, you can be sure of
investing in a proven technology, constantly
Losses EcoDesign Tier 2 - Commission Regulation (EU) No 548/2014
enhanced in our competence centres.
implementing Directive 2009/125/EC introduced in 2014, and (EU)
2019/1783 of 1 October 2019 amending Regulation (EU) No 548/2014

Availability Fast Trans EX-STOCK (choice of aluminium or copper windings) Your transformer solution
Unit substations – 8 weeks
Bepoke manufacture – 14 weeks • Ratings from 200kVA up to 4000kVA, 36kV
• 50/60 Hz Free breathing, free breathing with
conservator or hermetically sealed type
Standard Tank Fittings Optional Tank Fittings • Ground mounted (cable connected or unit
substation)
Bolted-on lid Fluid-filled conservator
• Naturally cooled mineral oil filled (ONAN),
Plain breather pipe (free breathing types) Gas & fluid actuated relay
or High Fire Point Fluid filled (Midel 7131)
Earthing terminals Pressure relief device (KNAN)
Thermometer pocket Dehydrating breather
• Normal or low noise levels

Base skid Liquid temperature indicator

Jacking lugs Winding temperature indicator

Lifting lugs Marshalling box The majority of transformers detailed above can be supplied with either directly mounted MV & LV
switchgear or they can be supplied with closely coupled free standing switchgear.
Fluid level indicator Vacuum / pressure gauge

Rating & connection plate Gas replenishing point

Magnetic liquid level indicator with low level alarm and trip
Filling hole and cover (free-breathing types)
contacts Medium power and large power transformers
Drain valve and plug (free breathing types) Upper filter valve
Fluid filled transformers with ratings > 3150kVA are provided, meeting the Peak Efficiency Index
Padlockable drain valve and plug
(PEI) requirements of the EcoDesign Tier 2 directive (details upon request).
Plain rollers and axles
Medium power and large power transformers with ratings up to 120 MVA and voltages up to
Braced windings for motor starting
170kV can be offered in addition to transformers for special applications (rectifier, hazardous area,
Bi-directional rollers and axles earthing, welding, transformers with OLTC, solar power plant, electric vehicle charging etc.)
Earth screen between primary and secondary windings

Radiator valves

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High levels of quality for
increased reliability

Magnetic core HV Tappings for voltage variation

The magnetic core of the transformer is Tapping switches allow voltage adjustment to
manufactured from a high grade, cold rolled compensate for variation of the supply network
grain oriented silicon steel. The stacking of voltages on the primary side of the transformer.
the laminations is step lap type. The magnetic They can also be used for increasing or
core is a multi-layer, circular or oval cross decreasing the secondary voltage of the
section type, where the cutting of the magnetic transformer.
core is carried out by automatic machines.
The magnetic core and its framework are Tappings are provided on the primary winding
carefully sized to minimise the vibrations and and connected to a de-energised tapping
in particular, the magnetostriction effects switch. The standard tapping range is ±2.5%
which constitute the main sources of sound in and ±5% of the primary voltage. However we
distribution transformers. can provide tapping ranges as per customer
requirement. For adjustment operations, the
In order to reduce the no load losses and / transformer needs to be off circuit and de-
or the no load current of the transformer, the energised.
quality of the magnetic steel and the induction
together with the design of the magnetic core High voltage windings
are carefully chosen to meet the customer’s
requirements. The high voltage windings are wound using Low voltage windings Construction and cooling
high grade copper or aluminium conductors.
The shape of the conductor is either round or The low voltage winding material used is The transformer tank is manufactured from
rectangular. The choice of conductor depends either copper or aluminium. The shape of the robust mild steel, suitably designed to
Surface protection on the load losses and on the rated power. conductor is either rectangular or foil type. accommodate the forces subjected to the
To obtain a controlled temperature gradient, transformer through its operational life.
One of our major quality commitments is to cooling ducts are added in the coil. High The choice of conductor depends on the load
provide high-quality surface protection for voltage coils comprise of multiple layers with losses and on the rated power. To obtain a Cooling of the transformer is achieved by
our transformers. The coating (paint) type is interlayer insulation added during the winding controlled temperature gradient, cooling ducts either using bolt on panel radiators or by using
chosen in accordance with the environmental process. are added in the coil. An insulating barrier is corrugated tanks (corrugated cooling fins form
conditions, considering the degree of pollution, wound around the low voltage coil in order an integral part of the tank). To validate the
humidity, etc. Choices include; zinc sprayed to provide an electrical separation between oil-tightness after complete assembly, the tank,
tank, galvanised radiators, plus other options the LV/HV coil, after which, the HV winding is all radiators and gasketed joints are inspected
meeting the requirements of ISO 12944. wound onto the LV windings. The complete to check for signs of leaks and pressure tested
HV/LV coil assembly is then placed onto the to meet the requirements of IEC60076. For
magnetic core. hermetically sealed transformers there is a
pressure relief device fitted to the tank lid to
provide overpressure protection.

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 EcoDesign Tier 2 Fast Trans -
Transformers and
Package Sub Stations
The EcoDesign Tier 2 Fast Trans range from Schneider Electric offers
distribution transformers to suit many applications with a standard maximum
delivery time of 8 weeks (usually available ex-stock).

EcoDesign Tier 2 Fast Trans Transformers:

• available in 7 ratings: 315, 500, 800, 1000, 1250, 1500 and 2000kVA
• free breathing (transformer naturally breaths – no internal pressure)
• ground mounted cable connected type (terminations on opposite sides of transformer)
• mineral oil filled or Midel 7131 fluid filled (high fire point fluid)
• no load voltage ratio of 11000/433 volts
• 6 position de-energised tapping switch +7.5% to -5.0% in 2.5% steps
• transformers are supplied with MV & LV termination boxes as standard
• choice of Ringmaster medium voltage switchgear can be directly mounted on to transformer for
package substation applications
• choice of low voltage cabinets can be directly mounted on to transformer for package substation
applications

Fast Trans Standard fittings include: Fast Trans Optional fittings include:

• rating and connection plates • oil filled conservator

• earthing terminals • gas & fluid actuated relay
• base skid drilled for roller axles • fluid temperature indicator
• filling hole and cover • fluid temperature indicator with 2 n/o
• drain valve & plug contacts
• fluid level indicator • plain rollers
• thermometer pocket • dehydrating breather and marshalling box
• plain breather pipe
• off circuit tapping switch
• lifting & jacking lugs
• HV & LV termination boxes

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EcoDesign Tier 2 Fast Trans
– technical characteristics
Mineral oil or Midel 7131 fluid filled

Rated power 315kVA 500kVA 800kVA 1000kVA 1250kVA 1500kVA 2000kVA Rated power 315kVA 500kVA 800kVA 1000kVA 1250kVA 1500kVA 2000kVA

Rated frequency 50Hz 50Hz 50Hz 50Hz 50Hz 50Hz 50Hz Maximum height of
1000m 1000m 1000m 1000m 1000m 1000m 1000m
operation
Phases 3 3 3 3 3 3 3
Class of insulation of HV
Rated primary A A A A A A A
11kV 11kV 11kV 11kV 11kV 11kV 11kV and LV winding
voltage
Liquid temperature rise 60ºC 60ºC 60ºC 60ºC 60ºC 60ºC 60ºC
Rated primary insulation
12kV 12kV 12kV 12kV 12kV 12kV 12kV
level Winding temperature rise 65ºC 65ºC 65ºC 65ºC 65ºC 60ºC 65ºC

Power frequency test Efficiency at Unity Power

28kV 28kV 28kV 28kV 28kV 28kV 28kV
voltage (r.m.s.) Factor (ref temp 75ºC)

Basic Impulse Level (BIL) 125% load 98.82% 98.96% 99.01% 99.00% 99.01% 99.02% 99.02%
75kV 75kV 75kV 75kV 75kV 75kV 75kV
(peak)
100% load 99.02% 99.14% 99.18% 99.18% 99.18% 99.19% 99.19%
De-energised tappings ±2.5%, ±5% ±2.5%, ±5% ±2.5%, ±5% ±2.5%, ±5% ±2.5%, ±5% ±2.5%, ±5% ±2.5%, ±5%
by switch (6 position) & +7.5% & +7.5% & +7.5% & +7.5% & +7.5% & +7.5% & +7.5% 75% load 99.20% 99.30% 99.34% 99.34% 99.34% 99.35% 99.35%

Secondary voltage at no- 50% load 99.35% 99.43% 99.48% 99.48% 99.49% 99.49% 99.50%
433V 433V 433V 433V 433V 433V 433V
load between phases
25% load 99.37% 99.44% 99.52% 99.53% 99.54% 99.54% 99.55%
Secondary voltage at no-
250V 250V 250V 250V 250V 250V 250V Efficiency at 0.8 Power
load phase to neutral
Factor (ref temp 75ºC)
Rated secondary
1.1kV 1.1kV 1.1kV 1.1kV 1.1kV 1.1kV 1.1kV 125% load 98.53% 98.71% 98.77% 98.76% 98.76% 98.77% 98.78%
insulation level
100% load 98.78% 98.92% 98.98% 98.97% 98.98% 98.99% 98.99%
Power frequency test
3kV 3kV 3kV 3kV 3kV 3kV 3kV
voltage (r.m.s.) 75% load 99.01% 99.12% 99.18% 99.18% 99.18% 99.19% 99.19%
Vector group Dyn 11 Dyn 11 Dyn 11 Dyn 11 Dyn 11 Dyn 11 Dyn 11 50% load 99.19% 99.29% 99.35% 99.36% 99.36% 99.36% 99.37%
No load loss (maximum 25% load 99.21% 99.30% 99.40% 99.42% 99.42% 99.43% 99.44%
loss - no positive 324w 459w 585w 693w 855w 1015w 1305w
tolerance) Regulation at full load
and Unity Power Factor 1.00% 0.89% 0.86% 0.87% 0.88% 0.90% 0.93%
Load losses at 75ºC (ref temp 75ºC)
(Maximum loss - no 2800w 3900w 6000w 7600w 9500w 11285w 15000w
positive tolerance) Regulation at full load
and 0.8 Power Factor (ref 3.56% 3.49% 3.47% 3.48% 3.63% 3.95% 4.26%
Rated impedance at 75ºC temp 75ºC)
(subject to BS EN 60076 4.75% 4.75% 4.75% 4.75% 5.00% 5.50% 6.00%
tolerances) % resistance at 75ºC 0.8889% 0.7800% 0.7500% 0.7600% 0.7600% 0.7523% 0.7500%
Sound power level 54dB(A) 56dB(A) 58dB(A) 59dB(A) 60dB(A) 61dB(A) 62dB(A) Resistance in Milliohms
5.290695 2.924828 1.757709 1.424916 1.139933 0.940361 0.703084
referred to LV at 75ºC
Sound pressure at 0.3 m 42dB(A) 44dB(A) 46dB(A) 47dB(A) 48dB(A) 49dB(A) 50dB(A)
% reactance at 75ºC 4.67% 4.69% 4.69% 4.69% 4.94% 5.45% 5.95%
Maximum ambient
40ºC 40ºC 40ºC 40ºC 40ºC 40ºC 40ºC
temperature for operation Reactance in Milliohms
27.772703 17.56967 10.992517 8.79099 7.41242 6.80998 5.58055
referred to LV at 75ºC
Daily average ambient
30ºC 30ºC 30ºC 30ºC 30ºC 30ºC 30ºC
temperature for operation

Yearly average ambient

20ºC 20ºC 20ºC 20ºC 20ºC 20ºC 20ºC
temperature for operation

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EcoDesign Tier 2 Fast Trans EcoDesign Tier 2 Unit Substation
weights and dimensions weights and dimensions
HV/LV windings: Aluminium

Typical arrangement shown with RMU & LV Cabinet – other combinations of switchgear are available.

Centre
Base Trans- to LV
Centre
length Centre to first former cable Centre
Trans- Total (contact Overall weight Centre centres to Centre
to MV LV Inside MV & LV Length Length Length with Base
former weight with base Base Tank cable cable base terminal Length (Over- (Over- (Over- typical length
to (SAIF edge of to
Rating Length Width Height with oil ground) length width length centre centre width height Trans- (Trans- all to all to all to Trans- Trans- RMU (contact Overall Inside outside cab- cooling RMU
former former cabinet cabinet cabinet former former and with base Base base of inet/ coruga- cable
kVA mm mm mm kg mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm rating only) type 1) type 2) type 3) Width height weight cabinet ground) length width width RMU pillar) tions centres

L W H A1 A2 B C D E F TH
kVA mm mm mm mm kg kg mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm
315 1673 1182 1659 2210 1010 1230 600 1570 513 460 460 1320
L L1 L2 L3 W H A1 A2 B C D E F G
500 1698 1242 1659 2650 1060 1280 620 1620 543 490 480 1320
500 1540 1790 1910 2165 1475 1645 2350 3400 980 1200 580 440 1028 720 365 760
800 1748 1416 1659 3450 1160 1380 680 1720 568 515 540 1320
800 1695 1790 1910 2165 1555 1645 3360 4410 1120 1340 660 520 1068 755 445 800
1000 1823 1492 1659 3830 1210 1430 700 1770 588 535 560 1320
1000 1695 1790 1910 2165 1565 1645 3730 4780 1140 1360 670 530 1076 765 460 805
1250 1876 1492 1709 4050 1210 1430 700 1770 588 535 560 1320

1500 1876 1870 1709 4330 1310 1530 700 1870 588 535 560 1320
Approximate dimensions only.
2000 1970 1740 1959 5330 1410 1630 740 1970 603 550 600 1500 Certified drawings would be issued following receipt of an order.
L1, L2, L3 dimensions applicable to typical LV cabinets based on content of cabinet.
Dimensions applicable to mineral oil-filled or Midel 7131 fluid filled units. Weight increase applies when Midel is used. Typical engineered-to-order drawings for larger ratings can be provided on request.
Dimensions shown with MV/LV cable boxes fitted - also available with MV/LV switchgear/fusegear
Typical arrangement shown with HV & LV cable boxes and Aluminium windings - Transformers with copper windings can also be supplied
315kVA to 1500kVA EcoDesign Fast Trans do not have a radiator positioned to the left hand side of the LV terminations
LV Bushing Cable Connection Arrangements - single core cables up to 630mm² as follows:
- 315kVA & 500kVA - single take off per phase and single neutral.
- 800kVA, 1000kVA and 1250kVA 2 take off per phase and 2 take off on the neutral.
- 1500kVA 3 take off per phase and 3 on the neutral
- 2000kVA 4 take off per phase and 4 on the neutral

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EcoDesign Tier 2 Trihal dry type
cast resin distribution transformers

Quality based upon years of experience

Trihal is a best-in-class range of dry-type cast

resin transformers renowned for its safety,
efficiency and reliability. With a worldwide
installed base of over 150,000 units in more
than 100 countries, Trihal is an optimised
transformer for end users, contractors and Trihal at a glance
panel builders, from mid and large sized
buildings and industry to the renewables and Cast resin, 50 Hz, three-phase distribution
electro-sensitive/intensive applications. transformers with the following characteristics:

With almost 40 years of manufacturing • Indoor use / Outdoor use with properly • Natural air cooling system (AN type)*
experience, Trihal is engineered to minimise designed enclosure • Core and frame covered with protective
customer’s total cost of ownership and best • Thermal class F - Temperature rise 100 K coating
return on investment for a dry type transformer. • Ambient ≤ 40°C, altitude ≤ 1000 m • Anti-corrosion surface treatment : corrosivity
• MV windings encapsulated in cast resin category class C2
• Pre-impregnated LV windings
High safety and reliability & unrivalled
performance
Type of cast resin transformer TRIHAL IP00 (core & coils only)
TRIHAL with integral sheet steel enclosure
Rigorous climatic, environmental and fire safety
testing confirms optimal performance even in
harsh conditions (min -50 ºC & 95% humidity). Style of cast resin transformer Cable connected/through enclosure
Cable connected into cable boxes
Busbar connection into chambers
Standard ratings
500kVA up to 3150kVA (other ratings available on request)

Voltages
Up to 36kV

Losses EcoDesign Tier 2 - Commission Regulation (EU) No 548/2014

implementing Directive 2009/125/EC introduced in 2014, and (EU)
2019/1783 of 1 October 2019 amending Regulation (EU) No 548/2014

Cast Resin Transformers with ratings > 3150kVA are also available – meeting the Peak Efficiency Index (PEI) requirements
of the EcoDesign Tier 2 directive (details upon request). Other voltages available on request.

* Options for +40% increased power output in addition to AN rating by adding cooling fans considers a fan system for peak
emergency loads and not as continuously operated rating. Thus AN power rating applies as the nominal rated power of the
transformer (and appears on the rating plate) and guaranteed loss levels are at AN natural cooled rating in accordance with
EU Regulation 548/2014.

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EcoDesign Tier 2 Trihal dry type EcoDesign Tier 2 Trihal –
cast resin distribution transformers Weights, dimensions, technology
Technical characteristics
& acoustic attributes
Standard: EN50588-1 - EcoDesign Ter 2 2021 Note: Table details IP00 core and coil type transformers – no enclosure
12 kV HV insulation BIL2 (75/28 kV)
1.1 kV LV insulation ( 415V)
Rated power kVA 500 630 800 1000 1250 1600 2000 2500 3150
Indoor installation, step-down type
Length (L) mm 1410 1420 1500 1530 1660 1750 1800 1840 1980
Further ratings available upon request – please contact your Schneider Electric representative. Width (W) mm 800 800 800 950 950 950 1230 1230 1270

Rated power kVA 500 630 800 1000 1250 1600 2000 2500 3150 Height (H) mm 1450 1550 1680 1860 1780 1940 2130 2330 2560

Installation Indoor Indoor Indoor Indoor Indoor Indoor Indoor Indoor Indoor Total weight kg 1459 1652 2060 2368 2874 3460 3960 4700 6120

K rating K1 K1 K1 K1 K1 K1 K1 K1 K1 Technology

Rated Frequency Hz 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 PIR : Pre-Impregnated

LV PIR PIR PIR PIR PIR PIR PIR PIR PIR
Resin on foil conductor
Primary Voltage V 11000 11000 11000 11000 11000 11000 11000 11000 11000
VCR: glass-fibre
Insulation Level kV 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 insulated winding,
HV VCR VCR VCR VCR VCR VCR VCR VCR VCR
encapsulated in
Secondary Voltage (at Vacuum Cast Resin
V 415 415 415 415 415 415 415 415 415
no-load)*
Noise level
+/- +/- +/- +/- +/- +/- +/- +/- +/-
HV Tappings % Sound power Lw(A) dB(A) 60 61 63 64 66 67 69 70 73
2x2.5% 2x2.5% 2x2.5% 2x2.5% 2x2.5% 2x2.5% 2x2.5% 2x2.5% 2x2.5%

Vector Group Dyn11 Dyn11 Dyn11 Dyn11 Dyn11 Dyn11 Dyn11 Dyn11 Dyn11 Sound pressure at
dB(A) 47 48 50 50 52 53 55 55 58
1 m Lp(A)
No Load Losses W 812 990 1170 1395 1620 1980 2340 2790 3420

Load Losses at 120°C W 5630 7100 8000 9000 11000 13000 16000 19000 22000

Impedance Voltage % 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 7 8
Examples in table above refer to IP00 transformer only, with standard terminations and without an enclosure. If indoor
Max Altitude m 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000 enclosure is required (e.g. IP21 or IP31), please consult your Schneider Electric representative.
Max Ambient
°C 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40
Temperature The dimensions and weights are approximate only (+/-200mm and +/-20%kg). Schneider Electric will only be held responsible
HV/LV Windings for certified drawings that are issued after order.
Al/Al Al/Al Al/Al Al/Al Al/Al Al/Al Al/Al Al/Al Al/Al
Material

Notes:
• Transformer Losses are guaranteed as maximum without any positive tolerance.
• Offer references above are limited to standard K1-rated units. For higher K-ratings (e.g. K-3, K4, K-7, K-13 etc),
please consult your Schneider Electric representative.
• References are for standard primary voltage of 11kV with ±2x2.5% de-energised voltage tapping links and LV side
standard no-load voltages of 415V, 417V, 420V and 433V. Short Circuit Impedances are based on our standard. For
different voltage ranges, tapping ranges or impedances please consult your Schneider Electric representative.

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