Gas Insulated Switchge ar

FLUSARC Switchgear
36 kV - 630 A - 25 kA

Technical Characteristics

AREVA T&D
 Table of contents

1 Overview ............................................................................................................... 5
1.1 General description ....................................................................................................................................................5
1.2 Main characteristics ..................................................................................................................................................5

2 Standards.............................................................................................................. 6
2.1 Degree of protection against accidental contact and ingress of foreign objects.........................................6
2.2 Environmental and operating conditions...............................................................................................................6
2.3 Standards and approvals..........................................................................................................................................6
2.4 Maximum number of operation ...............................................................................................................................7

3 Technical data..................................................................................................... 8
3.1 Electric data common to all the switchgear .........................................................................................................8
3.2 Switching unit for trafo protection electrical data...............................................................................................9
3.3 Circuit-breaker unit electrical data.........................................................................................................................9

4 Dimension and weights................................................................................ 10

4.1 FLUSARC 36 kV .........................................................................................................................................................10

5 Product description....................................................................................... 12
5.1 Incoming/outgoing unit (C).....................................................................................................................................16
5.2 Transformer protection unit (T1)...........................................................................................................................16
5.3 Fuse selection table .................................................................................................................................................17
5.4 Unit with vacuum circuit-breaker (CB) ................................................................................................................17
5.5 Direct incoming/outgoing unit (R).........................................................................................................................18
5.6 Outdoor switchgear ..................................................................................................................................................18
5.7 Accessories................................................................................................................................................................19
5.7.1 Operation counter.....................................................................................................................................................19
5.7.2 Undervoltage release (uvr) .....................................................................................................................................19
5.7.3 Undervoltage release control card........................................................................................................................19
5.7.4 Shunt closing release ..............................................................................................................................................20
5.7.5 Shunt opening release ............................................................................................................................................20
5.7.6 Demagnetization opening solenoid ......................................................................................................................20
5.7.7 Toroidal current transformer ..................................................................................................................................20
5.7.8 Gear motor for loading springs..............................................................................................................................21
5.7.9 Line control gear motor ...........................................................................................................................................21
5.7.10 Auxiliary contacts .....................................................................................................................................................21
5.7.11 Voltage presence signal lamp................................................................................................................................22
5.7.12 Loaded or unloaded closing springs’ signalLing contact ................................................................................22
5.7.13 Diode rectifier bridge...............................................................................................................................................22
5.7.14 Protection unit...........................................................................................................................................................22
5.7.14.1 Protection relay VPR-SP1 .......................................................................................................................................22
5.7.14.2 Protection relay VPR-P1..........................................................................................................................................22
5.8 Operation....................................................................................................................................................................23
5.8.1 Safety system............................................................................................................................................................23
5.9 Interlocks for functions C and T1..........................................................................................................................25
5.10 Interlocks for function CB.......................................................................................................................................25
5.11 Operator panels ........................................................................................................................................................26
5.12 Operating accessories.............................................................................................................................................28

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5.13 Cables connnection .................................................................................................................................................28

6 Ecological considerations.......................................................................... 30

7 Switchgear installation................................................................................. 31

8 Shipping.............................................................................................................. 33
8.1 Packing.......................................................................................................................................................................33
8.2 Transport....................................................................................................................................................................33
8.3 Handling.....................................................................................................................................................................33

9 Notes................................................................................................................... 35

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 1 Overview

1.1 General description

The FLUSARC apparatuses are medium
voltage switchgear, suitable for 36 kV
rated voltage and specifically conceived for
the secondary distribution substations in
M.V. with either ring or radial type net-
works.
They indeed allow to connect two up to
five lines of the M.V. network, and assure
both the power supply and the protection
of M.V./L.V. transformers for L.V. users.
The FLUSARC switchgear belong to the
protected type for indoor and outdoor use,
and use the low pressure gas SF6 both for
insulating the switchgear itself and for in-
terrupting the electric arc within switch
disconnector. The CB is of vacuum type.
KJCAA

Assembly view of some possible FLUSARC switchgear configurations

1.2 Main characteristics

The FLUSARC switchgear assures a per- while a pressure gauge allows the con- All the control operations are executed by
sonnel high safety level, obtained by using tinuous monitoring of the pressure inside acting on the switchgear front side through
the following precautions: the metal housing. easy and functional devices, with me-
The insulation with gas SF 6 of all the parts chanical signalings about the position of
> direct earthing of the switchgear whole under voltage besides reduces to the the different components. Clear instruc-
structure; minimum the possibility of faults between tions for executing the operations are re-
> total segregation of the live parts, the phases or toward the earth. ported on the switchgear front side.
which are contained inside a stainless With low pressure gas (0.3 bar, relative The switchgear have a limited height and
steel housing, hermetically sealed and pressure), the sealing systems are simple small dimensions. Consequently, the fol-
filled with gas SF 6; and reliable, so granting a good operation lowing advantages are assured:
> accessibility to the fuses without any for at least 20 years, without needing to
danger, with preventive earthing of the reset the pressure. > very small dimensioned installation
two ends; The operation is anyway granted, with un- rooms (such as cabins, cellars, mobile
> availability of earthing switches with changed characteristics, even with a rela- substations, etc.);
making capacity; tive pressure equal to 0. The switchgear is > small and cheap infrastructures;
> mechanical interlocks, granting the insensitive to the outside ambient condi- > low costs for transport and installation.
exact sequence of the operations. tions and therefore particularly fit for being
installed in presence of industrial pollution The FLUSARC switchgear actually do not
Using the gas SF 6 prevents any possible or of a salty, wet climate. Besides, those need any maintenance interventions, and
arising of fires. A safety valve against switchgear can also operate fully im- neither settings or gas fillings have to be
overpressures, situated under the switch- merged in water for a given time. executed during the apparatus whole life-
gear, allows the gas to flow out, so avoid- time.
ing any possible danger for the operator,

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 2 Standards

FLUSARC switchgear units are: 2.1 Degree of protection against

> metal-enclosed accidental contact and ingress
> SF 6 insulated of foreign objects
> pre-fabricated and type-tested
> arc resistant

Main electric circuits IP67

Fuses compartment IP4X

Operating mechanisms IP3X

Cables connection compartment IP3X

2.2 Environmental and operating conditions

FLUSARC switchgear units must be in-
Ambient conditions
stalled and operated in normal conditions
as specified in EN 60694 or IEC 60694. Temperature class "minus 5 indoors”
Average value over 24 hours (max.) °C 35
Operation under conditions other than
Maximum installation altitude above sea level m 1000
these is only permissible after consultation
with the manufacturer and obtaining writ- Insulating gas
ten consent. Type Sulphur hexafluoride (SF 6)
Rated pressure pre at 20 °C MPa 0.03
Relative leakage rate F rel % < 0.1 p.a.

Should any operating conditions in particular environments, having different characteristics

with respect to the above mentioned ones, be requested, contact AREVA, who will provide
to customize (wherever possible) the apparatus, according with the Customer require-
ments.

2.3 Standards and approvals

The FLUSARC switchgears fully comply
with the IEC 62271-100, IEC 62271-200
and IEC 60694 Standards.

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2.4 Maximum number of operation
In the following curves, the admitted 36 kV - 630 A
number of operations (clos-
ing/opening cycles) of the vacuum
circuit- breakers, according with the
breaking current (rms), is indicated.

Number of operations

KJC5600

Breaking current in kA, rms

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 3 Technical data

3.1 Electric data common to all the switchgear

Rated voltage Ur[kV] 36

Rated power frequency withstand voltage (50/60 Hz 1 min.):

a) towards the ground and between phases Ud[kV] a) 70
b) across the isolating distance b) 80
Rated lightning impulse withstand voltage:
a) towards the ground and between phases Up[kV] a) 170
b) across the isolating distance b) 195

Internal arc withstand current 1 s [kA] 16 / 20

LSC2A
Continuity of service
(according to IEC 62271 – 200)

Rated current Ir[A] 630

Breaking capacity of active circuits (cos. ϕ 0.7) and ring cir-

I 1-I2a [A] 630
cuits at 0.3 Vn

Breaking capacity of no-load transformers I 3[A] 25

Breaking capacity of no-load lines/cables I 4a -I 4b[A] 25

Short time withstand current 1 s on main circuits and earth

Ik[kA] 16 / 25
circuits

Switch disconnector making capacity and earthing switch

Ima[kA] 40 / 62.5
making capacity

Water proof test 0,3 bar [kV] 70 kV x 1 min. – Vn x 24 hours

Electrical life test - 100 operations CO at 630 A

Rated filling pressure Pme 3) 130 kPa (absolute at 20 °C)

Ambient temperature -25 °C / +55 °C

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3.2 Switching unit for protection electrical data

Transfer current I 4[A] 800

Normal current of the fuse [A] 63

Short circuit making current [kA] 78.75

Short circuit breaking current [kA] 31.5

Short time current on earthing switch downstream of fuses Ik[kA] -

3.3 Circuit-breaker unit electrical data

Breaking capacity of Circuit-Breaker [kA] 16/25

Circuit-Breaker rated switching sequence O - 0,3 s - CO - 3 min CO - 3 min - CO

Number of mechanical operations of switch disconnector

n 1000
and earthing switch

Number of mechanical operations of Circuit-Breaker n 2000

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 4 Dimension and
weights

4.1 FLUSARC 36 kV

Height Depth Width

Function Number of panels Weights approx. [kg]
[mm] [mm] [mm]

In / Out switchgear
385
C-C-C 3-panel unit 36 kV 1720 920 1200
425 (°)

Switching and transformer protection switchgear with fuse

410
T1-C 2-panel unit 926
455 (°)
430
T1-C-C 3-panel unit 1276
475 (°)
510
T1-C-C-C 4-panel unit 36 kV 1720 920 1626
555 (°)
580
T1-T1-C-C 4-panel unit 1839
625 (°)
640
T1-T1-C-C-C 5-panel unit 2189
685 (°)

Modular switchgear
200
C Single-panel 500
245 (°)
250
T1 Single-panel 580

R Single-panel 920 500

36 kV 1720 185 (°)

RE Single-panel 500
190 (°)
256
CB Single-panel 550
296 (°)

M Single-panel 1200 900 250

Ring main unit with CB

440
CB-C-C 3-panel unit 36 kV 1720 920 1200
445 (°)
(°) motorized operating mechanism

Legend
C Feeder with switch-disconnector
CB Feeder with removable VEIVacuum-L circuit-breaker
R Direct incoming
Re Direct incoming with earthing switch
T1 Feeder with switch-disconnector and fuse holder
M Busbar metering (CT VT)

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The dimension are expressed in mm.

- - - -

- - - - - -

- - - - - - -

KJC6200i

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 5 Product
description
The FLUSARC switchgear consists of a Inside the switchgear, the switch- The so composed housing is mounted on a
stainless steel metal housing, suitably disconnectors (from 1 up to 5 units), the firm supporting base, manufactured in
welded in order to assure the sealing of earthing switches, the possible three fuses previously zinc-plated sheet steel.
the gas SF 6. units (either 1 or 2 units) for the trans- The moving components and the accessi-
former protection, the bushings for the ca- ble parts are protected by some purposed
bles connection and the omnibus bars of protective boxes, realized in carbon sheet
the primary circuit, are housed. steel (P11) and powder painted.

Main components

KJC05KK

Legend

1 - Metal housing with gas SF 6

2 - Upper protective boxes
3 - Lower protective boxes
4 - Supporting base

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The bushings for the cables connection
are manufactured in epoxy resin rein-
forced with quartz, as well as the insu-
lating bushings/M.V. fuses boxes.

KJC0600

Bushing for cables connection

On the supporting base, the clamp for

the cables mounting are situated. Such
clamp, realized in nylon reinforced with
glass, can lock the M.V. cables with a
cross-section from 25 up to 240 mm2.

KJC0700

Cables clamp mounting

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The braids of the cables sheaths can
be connected to the earthing bus-bar
by means of specially purposed bolts.

KJC0800

Earthing bus-bar

The operating mechanisms are of the

dead center passage-type, the energy
for the movement of the CB unit circuit
breaker contacts is supplied by some
previously compressed springs.
In order to avoid any possible errors
during the operations, some manually
operated interlocks of hindrance type
are predisposed between the operating
mechanisms and between the earthing
control and the fuses compartment ac-
cess door.
The switchgear structure houses the
cable terminals support and the earth
circuit external to the switchgear itself.
On the protective box covering the con-
trols and fuses, the switchgear mimic
diagram is applied, and near the
switch disconnector or earthing switch
operating points there is a variable
mimic diagram indicator, showing the KJC5700

state of disconnectors and fuses. On Switchgear equipped with inspection windows

the switchgear front side (on Customer
request), it is possible to mount some
inspection windows, allowing to show
the position of the contacts.
In the switchgear front side, the pres-
sure gauge is situated for checking the
pressure of the gas SF 6.

KJC0900

Pressure gauge indicating the pressure of the gas SF 6

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In case of overpressures generated by
inner arc, the FLUSARC switchgear are
equipped with safety valves, for letting
the gas flow out into the air, installed in
the stainless steel housing lower part.

KJC1000

Safety valves for allowing the gas to flow out

The FLUSARC switchgear can be manufac- are the following ones: > An example of the versions which can
tured in different configurations, according be obtained is represented in para-
with the Customer requirements. > Incoming/outgoing unit (C) graph "Dimensions and weights".
The units which can be combined together > Transformer protection unit with fuses
(T1)
> Incoming/outgoing unit with removable
circuit-breaker (CB)
> Direct incoming/outgoing unit (R).

It is besides possible to further extend

the configurations by externally con-
necting with purposed bus-bars sev-
eral switchgear the one to the others,
provided that they were initially bought
in the extensible version.

KJC1100

Extensibility of the switchgear

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5.1 Incoming/outgoing unit (C)
The line unit consists of a switch- 1 2 3 4
disconnector and an earthing switch.
The switch-disconnector, consists of
three poles mounted on a steel struc- Legend
ture and connected to a common shaft,
1 - SF 6 gas
which, on its turn, is connected to the 2 - Main bus-bars
operating mechanism. The pole con- 3 - Upper isolating support
sists of an upper part and of a lower 4 - Lower isolating support
one, in epoxy resin. The upper part 5 - Bushing for cable connection
houses the fixed contacts and the con- 6 - Connections
nection to the bus-bars, while the
lower part houses the sliding contacts,
the moving contacts and the piston for
the blowing action.
The control can be either manual or
motorized (upon request). In the man-
ual control, the only possible action is
performed by means of the purposed
operating lever supplied in the delivery,
while in the motorized control the op-
eration can be executed either by local
or by remote control.
6 5

KJC1200

Switch Disconnector

5.2 Transformer protection unit (T1)

The transformer protection unit consists of the gas SF 6. The fuses’ position assures an The fuse rated current depends on the fol-
a switch-disconnector and an earthing easy replacement and a sure intervention lowing characteristics:
switch, equal to those present in the line by means of the striker. The extraction of a
unit. Besides, three fuses, having dimen- fuse is possible only if the same one is iso- > service voltage,
sions complying with the DIN Standards, lated and earthed both on the supply side > transformer power.
are installed. and on the opposite one. A device makes
Every fuse is inserted inside a fuse-holder, the automatic opening of the control The installed fuses must comply with the
from which it can be frontally extracted af- breaker when one or more fuses get IEC 60282-1 Standards and be dimen-
ter having opened the protection dust blown; such device is actuated by the fuse sioned according with the DIN 43625
proof enclosure. The insulation between striker. On the fuses protection dust proof Standards. When the elimination of a fault
fuse and fuse-holder is of the solid-air enclosure, the mechanical signaling of corresponds to the blowing of either one or
type. The fuse-holders, manufactured in blown fuse is foreseen. two fuses, it is recommended to replace all
epoxy resin, are tight. Positioned the one The fuse rated current depends on the the three of them.
on the other inside the switchgear her- transformer power.
metic housing, they are fully immerged in

Legend

MILANO - ITALIA
MATRICOLA :

TIPO:
1 - Fuse holder in epoxy
IN A Vn KV 50HZ resin
IMIN A KA
CLASSE: PER USO INTERNO
PERCUSSORE: TIPO MEDIO medium type striker
INTERNO indoor ESTERNO outdoor IEC282-1 CEI EN 60282-1
2 - Cover in epoxy resin
3 - Fuse
4 - Air
5 - Switchgear housing

KJC1300

1 3 4 5 2

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5.3 Fuse selection table
NB. As far as the performances on gray
background are concerned, ask
AREVA.

Rated current values for

Transformer-capacity in kVA (STANDARD) fuse

100 125 160 200 250 315 400 500 630 800 1000 1250 1600 2000
Rated current values for
Rated (OUT STANDARD) fuse
voltage Ux = 4% Ux = 5% Ux = 6%

Limit of short-circuit time

3s 4s
kV Rated current of high voltage fuse link in A

6/7,2 20 25 32 40 50 63 80 100 125 160 200 250 - -

100 125 160
10/12 16 16 20 25 32 40 50 63 80 100 125 160 200 -
125
15/17,5 10 10 16 16 20 25 32 40 50 63 80 100 125 160
100
20/24 10 10 16 16 16 25 25 32 40 63 63 80 100 125

30/36 6,3 10 10 16 16 20 25 25 32 40 40 50 63 -

How to order the fuse

4101 XX XXX
kV Ampere

Example
4101 36 040
36 kV 40 A KJC1400

5.4 Unit with vacuum circuit-breaker (CB)

The CB unit consists of a vacuum circuit- The disconnector’s three positions are: partment, in order to carry out the
breaker connected in series with respect maintenance or to install the cables
to a three position- independent operation a - service position themselves).
disconnector, allowing the insulation and b - isolated position
the earthing of the line starting from the c - earthing position (in this condition it is
unit itself. possible to access to the cables com-

a b c

KJC1500

Three disconnector positions

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The three position-disconnector operation Such plate, realized in a single block and
is only possible provided that the circuit- positioned on the circuit-breaker front
breaker is open. side, allows to easily dismount/mount the
The circuit-breaker operating mechanism accessories, so facilitating the possible re-
is of mechanical type, with energy accu- placement or maintenance interventions.
mulation and trip-free. It can be custom- Upon request, the circuit-breaker unit can
ized with a wide range of accessories, to be equipped with a protection relay.
be easily and quickly installed on a pur-
posed accessory plate.

KJC1600

Accessories plate

5.5 Direct incoming/outgoing unit (R)

The riser unit is used in order to trans-
late in safety conditions a line from a
point situated at a certain height to an-
other point having a different height.

5.6 Outdoor switchgear

The FLUSARC switchgear can be

equipped with a protected external
structure, hermetically sealed in car-
bon sheet steel (P11) opportunely
painted with a combined cycle making
them apt for satisfying the insulation
requirements necessary for granting a
suitable protection against water, dust
and humidity, with an IP54 protection
class.
The apparatus is equipped with a front
hatch with telescopic cylinder opening
lock, for acceding to the controls and
carry out the routine operations. The
cables’ connection is frontal and the
bushings are situated under the con-
trols, protected by insulated protective
boxes.

KJC1700

Outdoor switchgear

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5.7 Accessories
The FLUSARC switchgear are supplied in a by a series of accessories available upon
basic configuration, which can be widened request.

5.7.1 OPERATION COUNTER

The operation counter is a mechanical de- It executes the total count of the circuit-
vice, installed on the accessory plate. breaker closing-opening cycles.

KJC1800

Operation counter

5.7.2 UNDERVOLTAGE RELEASE (UVR)

This is a device which opens the CB It is available in the following versions: Power consumption
when the auxiliary power supply drops
below 35%. > undervoltage release for circuit- Voltage Inrush Continuous
breaker upstream auxiliary supply
undervoltage release for circuit breaker 24 Vdc 150 W 15 W
downstream-auxiliary supply.
48 Vdc 150 W 15 W

110 Vdc 150 W 15 W

220 Vdc 150 W 15 W

110 Vac - 50 Hz 180 VA 25 VA

220 Vac - 50 Hz 180 VA 25 VA

110 Vac - 60 Hz 180 VA 25 VA

KJC1900 KJC2000

220 Vac - 60 Hz 180 VA 25 VA

> Coil > Kit with mechanical override

Undervoltage release (UVR)

5.7.3 UNDERVOLTAGE RELEASE CONTROL CARD

It supplies the undervoltage release. It in- when the supply voltage lowers below a
cludes a circuit sensitive to the voltage given value.
variations, which sends a tripping signal

KJC2100

Undervoltage release control card

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5.7.4 SHUNT CLOSING RELEASE

It is an electromechanical device which, Inrush power

Voltage
after the energizing of an electromagnet, consumption
actuates the control tripping lever, so 24 Vdc 300 W
causing the circuit-breaker to get closed.
The circuit breaker control includes the 48 Vdc 300 W
complete anti-pumping device.
110 Vdc 300 W

220 Vdc 300 W

110 Vac - 50 Hz 300 VA

220 Vac - 50 Hz 300 VA

KJC2200
110 Vac - 60 Hz 300 VA
Shunt closing release
220 Vac- 60 Hz 300 VA

5.7.5 SHUNT OPENING RELEASE

It is an electromechanical device which, Inrush power

after the energizing of an electromagnet, Voltage
consumption
actuates the control tripping lever, so
causing the circuit-breaker to get open. 24 Vdc 300 W

48 Vdc 300 W

110 Vdc 300 W

220 Vdc 300 W

110 Vac - 50 Hz 300 VA

220 Vac - 50 Hz 300 VA

KJC2200

Shunt opening release 110 Vac - 60 Hz 300 VA

220 Vac- 60 Hz 300 VA

5.7.6 DEMAGNETIZATION OPENING SOLENOID

Installed on the circuit-breaker, it causes The demagnetization opening solenoid is

the circuit-breaker opening in case of in- coupled with the VPR-SP1 protection relay,
tervention of the overcurrent release (OCR) which can be optionally installed in the
installed either on the circuit-breaker or in switchgear.
the switchgear.

KJC2300

Demagnetisation opening solenoid

5.7.7 TOROIDAL CURRENT TRANSFORMER

The toroidal transformer measures the mm. The use of the toroidal transformer is
earth fault current. This device in closed recommended when the earth fault current
core version has an inner diameter of 110 is lower than 20% of the nominal value.

KJC3300

Example of toroidal current transformer

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5.7.8 GEAR MOTOR FOR LOADING SPRINGS

It automatically provides the loading of the It is equipped with an (anti-pumping) con-

Power consumption
springs, after a closing operation. trol circuit, which intervenes, when the
OPEN and CLOSED commands are simul- Operating
Voltage Inrush
taneously present. In this case, the circuit- power
breaker gets back to the OPEN position, 24 Vdc 500 W 70 W
after having performed the closing.
It keeps in that position, until a new clos- 48 Vdc 500 W 70 W
ing command is sent out, so preventing
the circuit-breaker from continuously 110 Vdc 500 W 70 W
opening and closing.
220 Vdc 500 W 70 W

110 Vac - 50 Hz 650 VA 90 VA

220 Vac - 50 Hz 650 VA 90 VA

KJC2400

110 Vac - 60 Hz 650 VA 90 VA

Gear motor for loading springs
220 Vac - 60 Hz 650 VA 90 VA

KJC2500

Gear motor control card

5.7.9 LINE CONTROL GEAR MOTOR

It automatically provides to open and to The gear motor is equipped with an elec-
tronic card, controlling its operation. Power consumption
close the disconnector.
Operating
Voltage Inrush
power
24 Vdc 400 W 100 W

48 Vdc 400 W 100 W

110 Vdc 400 W 100 W

220 Vdc 400 W 100 W

110 Vac - 50 Hz 560 VA 140 VA

220 Vac - 50 Hz 560 VA 140 VA

KJC2700
KJC2600
110 Vac - 60 Hz 560 VA 140 VA
Feeder operating mechanism gear motor Line control gear motor control card
220 Vac - 60 Hz 560 VA 140 VA

5.7.10 AUXILIARY CONTACTS

They are open-closed signaling contacts. Electric characteristics of the contacts:

Two versions are available:
Un Icu Cos ϕ T
> 4 NO + 4 NC auxiliary contacts
> 6 NO + 6 NC auxiliary contacts 500 V 15 A 0.4 -

220 V 1.5 A - 10 ms

KJC2800

Auxiliary contacts

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5.7.11 VOLTAGE PRESENCE SIGNAL LAMP

It signals the voltage presence on the three It consists of a single block to be installed
phases, supplied by capacitive voltage di- on the couplings already present on the
viders. panel.

KJC5800

Voltage presence signal lamp

5.7.12 LOADED OR UNLOADED CLOSING SPRINGS’ SIGNALLING CONTACT

Inserted in the electric circuit, it realizes It is available in two alternative versions:

the indication of the control closing
springs’ condition. > loaded springs’ signalling contact
> unloaded springs’ signalling contact

KJC3000

Loaded or unloaded closing springs

signalling contact

5.7.13 DIODE RECTIFIER BRIDGE

It is placed on the supply circuit of the if the auxiliary supply is of alternating cur-
shunt closing and opening releases’ coils, rent type.

KJC31KK

Diode rectifier bridge

5.7.14 PROTECTION UNIT

5.7.14.1 Protection relay

VPR-SP1

Self-power supplied, it controls the circuit-

breaker intervention for the functions of:
50 - 51 - 50N - 51N

5.7.14.2 Protection relay

VPR-P1

Auxiliary-power supplied, it controls the

circuit-breaker intervention for the func- KJC3200
tions of:
Protection unit
50 - 51 - 51N

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5.8 Operation

5.8.1 SAFETY SYSTEM

In order to grant the operator’s safety and > lower protective boxes, for protecting Besides the above mentioned, these addi-
to prevent the risk of wrong operations, the cables and the bushings; tional safety devices are provided:
the FLUSARC switchgear are equipped > pressure relief valves, installed in the
with the following safety devices (illus- lower part of the stainless steel hous- > key lock (optional), for preventing
trated in paragraph Product description): ing, which assure the gas flow-off in wrong operations when using the ap-
case of a possible "internal arc", with- paratus;
> controls and fuses protective boxes, out causing breaks on the front part,
which protect the operator from the where the personnel charged with the
moving parts and from the auxiliary electric operations could be possibly
voltages present inside; operating.

KJA0500
KJA0600 KJA0700

Closed earth free key Closed earth free key (line unit) Open earth free key
(transformer protection unit) (line unit and transformer protection unit)

KJA0800

Open line free key

(line unit and transformer protection unit)

> door interlock device, allowing to

open the switchgear protective
boxes only when the earthing
switch is positioned on "closed
earth";

KJC34KK

Door interlock device

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> interlock on the fuse-holder cover,
preventing to place the cover itself NO YES
on the fuse-holder when the fuse is
not mounted inside it, so prevent-
ing to put the apparatus into ser-
vice;
INTERLOCK INTERLOCK

COVER

KJC3500
Fuse-holder cover interlock
> device on the fuses compartment
door, signalling the fuse blown
condition through a colored indica-
tor (white for fuse ok, red for fuse
blown) and preventing the door it-
self to get closed when it was
opened by blown fuse;

KJC3600
Fuses compartment door mechanism
> interlock device on the operation of
the disconnector control in the mo-
torized switchgear, providing to cut
out the power supply to the gear
motor, so preventing its electric
movement, in case the manual op-
erating lever would get inserted.

KJC37KK
Disconnector control operation interlock device

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All the controls are equipped with me- is closed. In the same way, the switch- the right, the disconnector operation is
chanical interlocks which prevent any disconnector closing operation is pre- prevented;
wrong operation, so granting the utmost vented when the earthing switch is > interlock between disconnector of
safety for the operator. The interlocks are closed; the transformer protection unit and
the following ones: > interlock between circuit-breaker fuses compartment door. It prevents
and disconnector in the CB unit. the opening of the fuses compartment
> interlock between switch- When the interlock is shifted to the left, door when the switch-disconnector is
disconnector and earthing switch. It the circuit-breaker closing is pre- on closed position and the earthing
prevents the earthing switch to get vented. When the interlock is shifted to switch is on open position.
closed when the switch-disconnector

5.9 Interlocks for functions C and T1

Access to fuses
Position Switch disconnector Earthing switch
or cables compartment

Not allowed
Closed − Locked open
Switch disconnector Dependant on the position of
Open − Free
the earthing switch

Closed Locked open − Free

Earthing switch
Open Free − Locked closed

Access to fuses Open Locked open Locked closed −

− Free for C function

Access to cables
Open Locked open − Locked / closed −
compartment
for T1 function

5.10 Interlocks for function CB

Access cover to
Position Circuit breaker Disconnector Earthing switch
cable compartment

Locked
Closed − Locked open Not allowed
(in closed position)
Circuit breaker
Dependant on the Dependant on the
Open − Free position of the dis- position of the
connector earthing switch

Closed Free − Locked open Not allowed

Disconnector
Dependant on the
Open Open − Free position of the
earthing switch

Closed Open Locked open − Free

Earthing switch
Dependant on the
Open position of the Free − Not allowed
disconnector

Access panel to the

Open Open Locked open Free −
cable compartment

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5.11 Operator panels
Thanks to its well-structured layout Legend
and clear integrated functional dia- 1 - Disconnector switch state
gram, the operator interface is de- indicator
signed to ensure safe operation. 2 - Disconnector switch operat-
ing control
3 - Line/earth controls me-
chanical interlock
4 - Earthing switch operating
control
5 - Earthing switch state indica-
tor
6 - Voltage presence signal
lamp (optional)

KJC38KK

Incoming/outgoing unit (C) commands and controls

Legend
1 - Disconnector switch state indicator
2 - Disconnector switch operating
control
3 - Line/earth controls mechanical in-
terlock
4 - Earthing switch operating control
5 - Earthing switch state indicator
6 - Voltage presence signal lamp (op-
tional)
7 - Fuses compartment door handle
8 - Fuse condition indicator
9 - Fuses compartment door interlock

KJC48KK

Transformer protection unit (T1) commands and controls

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Legend
1 - Circuit-breaker closing spring
loading
2 - Circuit-breaker opening control
3 - Circuit-breaker closing spring state
indicator
4 - Circuit-breaker closing control
5 - Operation counter
6 - Circuit-breaker state indicator
7 - Disconnector/circuit breaker con-
trols mechanical interlock
8 - Line side isolator operating control
9 - Line/earth controls mechanical in-
terlock
10 - Disconnector/earthing switch state
indicator
11 - Earthing switch operating control
12 - Voltage presence signal lamp (op-
tional)

KJC39KK

Commands and controls of the unit with vacuum circuit-breaker (CB)

At delivery, the switchgear is supplied in the following condition:

> vacuum circuit-breaker open and opening and closing springs in the CB unit unloaded;
> switch-disconnectors open and earthing switch positioned on "earth".

KJC49KK

Position of the indicators at delivery

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5.12 Operating accessories
The operating accessories are available The use of other auxiliary products and ac- switchgear are operating lever and circuit
from AREVA T&D. cessories is not permitted. breaker closing spring loading lever (CB
Standard accessories supplied with the unit).

KJA0300 KJA0400

Circuit-breaker closing spring loading Operating lever

lever (CB unit)

5.13 Cables connnection

The connection to FLUSARC switchgear
is made easy by the frontal position of
the insulator bushings, which is acces-
sible via the simple removal of the ca-
ble cover box.
The insulator bushings can be plug-in
or inserted with screws type.
The disconnectable cable terminals
can be completely insulated or partially
insulated.

The following table describes the pos-

sible connections to FLUSARC switch-
gears.

KJC4000

Cables connection

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 Connection Rated current Voltage

400 A / 630 A 36 kV

Bushing
screw
(STD EN 50181)
Interface C

KJC4100

EXAMPLE OF CABLE TERMINALS

36 kV
Bushing Bushing Rated Connector For cross
Manufac- screw plug-in current type section
turer

[A] [mm2]
EUROMOLD 400 M400LR 185
630 M400TB 35-185
ABB Type 630 SEHDT 33 70-500
PIRELLI 630 FMCTS-400 25-300
NKT CABLES 250/400 CB 36-400 25-300
630 CB 36-630 25-630
630 CC 36-630 25-630

KJC4200
For other terminals cable type ask AREVA.

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 6 Ecological
considerations
The switchgear satisfies to a high degree with important information regarding the rial and saves on the energy required to
the ecological requirements in respect of recycling process. produce the material. The amount of insu-
environmental protection thanks to Thus, the materials used for our products lating gas used in FLUSARC is approx.
can be 100% recycled. 0.5% of the total weight of the switchgear.
> optimization of material and energy Once the switchgear’s service life has
consumption during manufacture; This provides a vital contribution to sav- ended, the gas can be completely ex-
> compliance with all ecological re- ings in global primary energy and material tracted via the disposal valve provided in
quirements during its service life; resources. each gas-filled compartment, and then re-
> the use of recyclable materials for effi- cycled. To this end, the gas suppliers have
cient disposal at the end of its service All materials were selected and developed developed an efficient recycling method.
life. so that, for example, switchgear affected
by a fire in a building would have a mini- In normal operation, the gas does not need
Our design directive regarding environ- mal effect on the fire load (heat develop- refilling during the entire service life.
mentally compatible design specifies the ment and pollutants in the emissions). The switchgear has been designed as a
use of materials which can be dismantled hermetically sealed pressure system ac-
and are easily recyclable. The metals Another important ecological aspect is the cording to IEC 60694 and EN 60694.
which form approximately 90% of the l o n ge vi ty o f o u r p ro du cts (a p p ro x. 30
switchgear are easily recyclable. They can years), which is an extremely long service
be 100% recycled as new metal compo- life compared to other capital goods. Also,
nents at the end of their service life. the FLUSARC switchgear units have been
designed to require little maintenance, giv-
Plastics can also be recycled. ing further energy and material savings,
The thermosetting plastics can be frag- and to enable straightforward replacement
mented and reused as fillers in other plas- of component parts, e.g. if new controllers
tic components; the thermoplastic materi- have been developed (upgrading).
als can be recycled in new plastic compo-
nents. The high-voltage conducting parts of our
This means that the material is recovered, gas-insulated switchgear units are her-
processed and re-used in the manufacture metically sealed in an insulating inert gas
of new parts. (sulphur hexafluoride SF 6 which is neither
reactive nor toxic). KJC4301

To ensure efficient and environmentally Thus, all environmental influences which Disposal valve
friendly dismantling and sorting of materi- could reduce the service life are kept out-
als by responsible disposal experts, all side. The particular characteristic of the
plastic components are identified accord- insulating gas also enables the overall size
ingly. Moreover, material and utilization to be decreased by approximately 30%
data sheets are available to provide the compared to switchgear without insulating
customer with an overview about the ma- gas designed with equivalent technical
terials used, and the disposal company characteristics. This again saves on mate-

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 7 Switchgear
installation

The FLUSARC switchgears are equipped

with a base with drilling for fastening them
to the floor.
A
60.5

73
B

Dimensions 36 kV

A (depth) 615

B (width) 1276 / 2196

KJA0900

Base with drilling for realizing the switchgears fastening to the floor

In order to assure the fastening, use some sure that the bearing surface is perfectly planarity tolerance lower than 2 per thou-
expansion anchoring bolts in correspon- horizontal and correctly leveled, with a sand.
dence with the holes on the base, making

The dimension are expressed

in mm.

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 In the figure, the minimum distances to be observed during the switchgear installation
are shown, both according with the installation room walls, and in order to allow to
extract the fuses and to easily carry out the operations on the switchgear itself.

KJC6300

1500 min
700 min
100 min

FUSE - FUSIBILI

FUSE - FUSIBILI

FUSE - FUSIBILI

FLUSARC-F

KJC6400

1625 min The foreseen distance of at least 100 mm between the apparatus rear
100 min
700 min part and the installation room wall must be absolutely observed, in order
to allow a possible gas flow-off through the pressure relief valve.

FLUSARC-CB

The dimension are expressed in mm.

KJC6500

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 8 Shipping

8.1 Packing
Strictly observe the symbols be packed with other methods, according and unloading phases and to protect them
and the instructions indicated with the shipment and storing require- from the dust during storage.
on the packing. ments and complying with the Customer Leave the equipment in its original pack-
requests. aging during storage. If units or parts are
The FLUSARC switchgear are usually The apparatuses are protected by polysty- unpacked for checking, they must be re-
packed either inside a cardboard box or in rene foam panels and wrapped in a water- packed for continued storage, using the
a wooden case and firmly fastened at the proof plastic housing, in order to prevent original packaging. Avoid condensation.
base of a wooden pallet, but they can also any water infiltrations during the loading

8.2 Transport

The motor vehicle used for the transport ing any possible direct contact of the sur- The different switchgear must be anchored
must be equipped with the loading plat- faces of the different apparatuses. to the motor vehicle structure by means of
form realized in an anti-slip material with a On the loading platform, purposed longitu- ropes, in order not to provoke deforma-
high friction coefficient. dinal members must be disposed, in order tions and to prevent their possible turnover
The switchgear must be positioned on the to space every switchgear and to prevent on curves or in case of a sudden braking.
loading platform transversally back to both its longitudinal and its transversal Besides, the motor vehicle used for the
back, by interposing materials fit for ab- shifting. transport must be equipped with a cover-
sorbing the compressions and for eliminat- ing sheet.

8.3 Handling
During the switchgear handling,
it is recommended not to stress
the possible cables connection
bushings placed outside.

In order to lift the FLUSARC switchgear

inside their packing, use a lift truck
having an adequate lifting power with
respect to the apparatus weight, by
taking care to verify that the packing
keeps perfectly balanced during the
lifting phase.

KJC4400

Packing handling

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Once the packings have been removed, in their top, by using either a bridge crane, a capacity with respect to the apparatus
order to lift the FLUSARC switchgear, use crane or a lift truck having a suitable lifting weight.
the purposed eyebolts predisposed on

KJC4500
Packing handling

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 9 Notes

If you have any comments on the use of this document or on the use of the equipment and services that are described in it, please send us
your remarks, suggestions and wishes to:

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Phone +3 9 0377 41 7 351

Fax +39 03 77 4511 33

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