SM6

MV distribution
factory built assemblies
at your service
Anglais

instructions for
use
IM 500mm cubicle
foreword . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
symbols and conventions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
as per iso 3864---2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
contact the Schneider Electric service unit for diagnosis and advice 4
distribution rules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
safety rules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

general description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
IM : switch cubicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

handling instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
cubicle identification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
accessories list switchboard accessories: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
handling by sling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
handling using a forklift . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

installation and operation recommendation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

installation instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
preparing the cubicles for switchboard assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
fitting the end panels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
assembling the switchboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
securing to the floor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
layout in the substation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
fitting the busbars after installing the cubicles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
cable entry for connection of low voltage auxiliaries . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
raccordement BT pour Talus 200 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
mise en service de lautomatisme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
LV connection indicator Flair Din SORHODEL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
test/setting mode activation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
settings mode (Flair 22D and Flair 23D) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
setting scrolling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
fitting the earth bars . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
storing the operating lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
MV cable connection for an IM cubicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
installing the fault detection toroids . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

start-up instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
checks before energizing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
operating test before energizing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
energizing the incoming MV cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
voltage indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
phase concordance test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

operating instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
cubicle operation and position indication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
discharging a CI2 operating mechanism . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
padlocking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
keyed interlocks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
operating safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

maintenance instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
preventive maintenance, cleaning instructions and power---up . . . . 37
replacing a voltage indicator block on a cubicle prior to 0040001U 38
replacing a voltage indicator block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
trouble-shooting chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
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 spare parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
recovery of SF6 gas at end of life . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

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 foreword

symbols and Caution:

conventions you will find all the symbols
below throughout the
document, indicating
the hazard levels
depending on the
different types of situation.

DANGER as per iso 3864---2

DANGER: failure to follow this

instruction will result in death or serious
injury.

WARNING as per iso 3864---2

WARNING: failure to follow this

instruction may result in death or
serious injury.

CAUTION as per iso 3864---2

CAUTION: failure to follow this

instruction may result in injuries.
This alert signal can also be used to indicate
practices that could damage the SM6 unit.

INFORMATION--ADVICE
We draw your attention to this specific point.

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contact the Schneider
Electric service unit for
diagnosis and advice

Call your sales representative who

will put you in contact with
the closest
SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC
group service centre.
You can log on to:
www.schneider-- electric.com

distribution rules The aim of this publication This document is not a commercial
is to enable the SM6 unit document.
to be installed correctly. It is a strictly technical document
drawn up by Schneider Electric.

safety rules
CAUTION WARNING

All the operations described below The contractor must be certified

must be performed in compliance and authorised to manipulate
with applicable safety standards, and perform work on the SM6
under the responsibility unit.
of a competent authority.

CAUTION

Only undertake the work after

having read and understood
all the explanations given in this
document.
If you have any difficulty complying
with these rules, please contact
Schneider Electric.

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 general description

IM : switch cubicle A
cabling for single
core cables
1
1 : busbar compartment
B
2 : low voltage compartment 2
3 : switchgear compartment
switch and earthing switch 3
4 : operating mechanism
compartment 4
5 : cable connection D
compartment C
A : earth bar connection pad 5
B : busbar connection pads
C : lower field distributor and E
cable connection
D : voltage indicator
E : capacitive divider G
F : front panel
G : cable connection inspection
window

IM : switch cubicle A
cabling for three
core cables
1
1 : busbar compartment
B
2 : low voltage compartment
3 : switchgear compartment 2
switch and earthing switch 3
4 : operating mechanism
compartment
5 : cable connection 4
compartment D C
A : earth bar connection pad 5
B : busbar connection pads
C : lower field distributor and
cable connection E
D : voltage indicator
E : capacitive divider
G
F : front panel
G : cable connection inspection
window

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 handling instructions

cubicle identification
A D3
D2

D1

A : indicator plate (option) serial number

(for customer use)
B : characteristics and
designation
C : manufacturers name plate
D1: riveted to the front plate of the
operating mechanism
compartment
D2: glued to the back of the front
plate of the low voltage
compartment
D3: glued to the upright of the
frame

accessories IM accessories: single core bottom

list switchboard 1 bag of intercubicle connection 1 bag 3729741
accessories bag S1: 3729745 4 bottom plates
accessories: 1 bag of field distributors for 3 cable bushings
(may vary depending on the busbars > 12 kV bag S2: 3729742
3 clamps
cubicles making up the 1 bag of field distributors for
switchboard) busbars 12 kV S6 : 3729746 3 clamp supports
1 wall clearance angle-iron 2 bottom plates three core bottom
2 end panels 1 set of busbars 1 cable bushing
1 operating lever 1 earth bar 1 bag 3731747
1 bag of nuts and bolts for the end 2 bottom plates
panels S4 : 3730427 1 clamps
1 clamp supports

weight
IM : 150 Kg

Never attempt to move the cubicle

by exerting force on the control
panel.

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dimensions 35

171 L1 L2 L3
20

1630
1600
500 840
940

handling by sling
he handling lugs are reserved
solely for handling SM6 cubicles.
A : HM12 nuts and screws C
B : Schneider Electric Schneider Electric

CMU =400 KG CE CMU

=400 KG
CE
Schneider Electric

CMU
=400
KG
CE

L
60
CAUTION max L B 60
A
max
C : should the holes be
deformed (ovalisation), replace
the lugs, to propose you if
required.

L = 977 mm mini. L = 500 mm mini.

Without low voltage case or wiring With low voltage case or wiring
duct. duct.

handling using a forklift

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storage

70 C

--- 40 C

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 installation and operation
recommendation

switchgear ageing H The need for proper H Ventilation control:

withstand in an MV implementation of connections:
substation depends on 3 the new cold slip---on and
main factors retractable technologies offer ease
of installation, thereby promoting
withstand over time.
Their design enables operation in
polluted environments with harsh
atmospheres.
the grids must be sized according
to power loss in the substation.
These grids must only be placed
near the transformer, so as to
prevent air circulating on the MV
switchboard.

H The influence of the relative

humidity factor:
installation of heating resistors is
essential in climates with high
relative humidity and large
temperature differences.

operation We strongly recommend that you Our service centre is at your

carry out at regular intervals (at disposal at all times:
least roughly every 2 years) a few H To conduct an installation
operating cycles on the diagnosis.
switching devices.
H To suggest the appropriate
maintenance operations.
Outside normal operating
H To offer you maintenance
conditions (between -- 5C and
40C, absence of dust, corrosive contracts.
gas, etc.), we recommend that you H To suggest adaptations.
contact our Groupe Schneider
Electric service centre in order to
examine the measures to be taken
to ensure proper installation
operation.

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 installation instructions

preparing the cubicles E D

for switchboard
assembly
Delivery state:
earthing switch in the closed
position.
: bolt + washer
: bolt + washer + nylstop nut

B A
C
Remove the front panel A and then
the skids B.

Remove the low voltage

compartment front plate C and the
lifting rings D and E.

G
H

Remove top plate G. (4 bolts) Remove top plate H. (7 bolts)

fitting the end panels In the case of extension with

preparations equipment manufactured
before the 02/02/95, you must
(only if the cubicle is on the end replace the end plate of the
of the switchboard) existing substation.
Nuts and bolts in bag
S4: 3729744
(HM6 x 12 bolts only)

Fit 10 cage nuts on the wall side of

the cubicle.
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1 2
1 from the outside of the cubicle,
insert the cage nut in the square
hole.
2 rotate the cage nut so that it sits
nearly vertically within the cubicle.
securing the end panel
Explication gave for left
switchboard extremity, do
the same for opposite side.
: bolt + washer
: bolt + washers +nylstop nut
Position the end panel.
Fit the bolts in the nylstop nuts.
Scew and nylstop nut mounting
direction. ( nut into the cubicle )
14
3 4
3 push the cage nut in the
direction of the arrow so that the
top of the cage clips behind the
panel.
4 the nut is correctly positioned.
Fit the bolts with the nylstop nuts.
Mount the other end panel in the
same manner.
(but without a wall clearance
angle-iron)
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assembling the
switchboard
nuts and bolts in bag
S1: 3729745 K L
(HM6 x 16 bolts only)
: bolt + washers + nut

Bolt mounting direction.

K : left cubicle
L : right cubicle

Join the various cubicles.

(the remaining nuts and bolts are
for the earth bars)

securing to the floor

50

(nuts and bolts not included)

840

740

12,3x12,3
50

15 470 15
500

layout in the substation

100mm* 100mm*

IM IM

20mm 20mm

Switchboard installed to the right Switchboard installed to the left

of a wall. of a wall.
*(minimum clearance for
trouble-free operation)

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fitting the busbars after
installing the cubicles
in their operating location
accessories bag
S2 : 3729742 or S6 : 3729746.
tools :
1 : torque wrench (1 to 50 Nm.)
1 : 1/4---3/8 adapter
1 : 6 mm extension fitting
1 : 6 mm male hexagonal (Allan)

Busbar connection with cubicle on Busbar connection with cubicle on

the left. the right.
Tightening torque: 28 Nm. Tightening torque: 28 Nm.

Version 12 kV Version > 12 kV

(bag S6 : 3729746) (bag S2 : 3729742)
mounted without field distributors. Field distributor positioned
correctly.

Field distributor positioned Refit top plate H.

incorrectly. (nuts inside the cubicle)
(risk of damage)

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 G

Refit top plate G.

cable entry for

connection of low A
voltage auxiliaries

Cable entry to the auxiliary terminal Cubicle equipped with a wiring

block is via holes A on top. duct. (option)
Proceed in the same manner after
removing the trough top plate.

Refit the LV compartment front

plate, respecting the indications.

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cable entry for connection
of low voltage standard
auxiliaries in optional
supply
terminal block
of LV auxiliaries with
motorized mechanism
XB29
1 2 3
marking of terminal block
18
Nota : for connection of LV
auxiliaries, refer to the wiring
diagrams of the cubicle with
need other than standard.
power possible electrical locking
supply CI1/CI2
+ or
XB30
~ --- or
~
4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
XB30 35 36 37
FU
4 auxiliary contacts : Motorization :
position of the closed MV switch : Power supply : terminals 5-- 11.
terminals 1-- 2 and 6-- 7. Opening order : terminal 9.
Position of the open MV switch Closing order : terminal 10.
terminals 3-- 4 and 6-- 8.
Possible electrical locking for
motorization : terminals 23-- 24.
3 additional auxiliary contacts
(optional supply)
Fuse blowing indication.
Position of the closed MV switch :
terminals 25-- 26. only for QM cubicle :
terminals 35-- 36-- 37.
Position of the open MV earthing
switch : terminals 27-- 28.
Position of the closed MV earthing
switch : terminals 29-- 30.
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terminal block of LV power power
auxiliaries with supply supply
no---motorized mechanism

XB30
+ --- + ---

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 35 36 37

Y1 Y2

FU

marking of terminal block 4 auxiliary contacts : Closing release

position of the closed MV switch : closing order : terminals 17-- 18.
terminals 1-- 2 and 6-- 7.
Position of the open MV switch : Fuse blowing indication
terminals 3-- 4 and 6-- 8. only for QM cubicle : terminals
35-- 36-- 37.
3 additional auxiliary contacts :
(optional supply)
position of the closed MV switch :
terminals 9-- 10.
Position of the open MV earthing
switch : terminals 11-- 12.
Position of the closed MV earthing
switch : terminals 13-- 14.

Opening release :
opening order : terminals 15-- 16.

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raccordement BT
pour Talus 200

A : T200S relais
B : emplacement radio
si tlconduite
C : caisson BT (L : 375 mm)
D : batterie pour alimentation
autonome
A B
E : coupe---circuit fusible pour
branchement de lalimentation
du chargeur batterie 230VCA
C
F ; connecteur male/femelle, info
SW1, SW2
E

1 : brancher lalimentation 3 : lautomatisme sera pleinement

230 VCA sur le coupe---circuit oprationnel au bout dune
en (E), et ferm le CC heure.
2 : brancher la batterie

mise en service H Vrifier la position des boutons H pour configurer lautomatisme,

sur la commande. bouton K se reporter au manuel de
de lautomatisme en position exploitation normale lutilisateur du T200S n NT00044
bouton D en position ON. et N T00045 en Anglais.

tlconduite pour cellule 1

interrupteur (A) A B
tlconduite pour cellule 2
interrupteur (B)

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LV connection indicator
Flair Din SORHODEL
operating

Flair 22D

2 3 5 1 4
Flair 21D, 21DT
2 31

Indicators Flair 21D,21DT, 22D Flair 22D included a lithium

and 23D are self---powered from
the measurement.
A minimum 3A current is required
in the MV cable to start up the
Flair 21D and 21DT LCD display,
an energy storage guarantees a 4
hours minimum autonomy.
The indicators provide an output
SCADA contact (except Flair 21D :
transistor output).
battery for a permament display
operating (in case of a load current
less than 3A during 4 hours) and
for the outdoor lamp supply.
Flair 23D has to be supplied from
12 Vdc to 48Vdc (whith a single
zero sequence CT self powering
is not possibe.

detector waiting for fault In idle mode (no fault detected),

a rough load current value is
ammeter function : displayed (2).
Each phase load current is
successively displayed after its
reference : L1-- L2-- L3.
Displayed values must be
multiplied by 10 for Flair 21D
and 21DT.
Example for a 80A load current :

then .. (Flair 21D/21DT) ou (Flair 22D/23D), then L2 and L3)

should Flair 22D and Flair 23D

being fitting with zero sequence
CT, L1 currents is replaced by the
unbalanced, tagged with :

if I >720A . (Flair 21D/21DT), (Flair 22D/23D)

if I <3A
.. (Flair 21D/21DT), (Flair 22D/23D)

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maxmeter function (Flair 22D et 23D only :) Should Flair 22D and Flair 23D
Press once the (1) buttom to get fitted with zro sequence CT, M2
access to the maxmeter function. and M3 only are displayed.
For each phase, the maximum
load current since the last reset is
displayed.
Example for a 500A maximum in
phase 1:

then then M2 and M3

The maximeter values are scrolled

only once.
The 3 maximeters are reset all
together by pushing the (4) and
(5) buttoms during the scrolling.

detector in fault indication when the current exceeds one the

mode configured thresholds and
becomes lower than 3A within 70s
the led (3) blinks, the output
contact is closed and the faulty
phase is shown on the LCD
display (2) :
, , or
I>treshold exceed :
H
steady with blinking LED (3)
(2 flashed every 6s).
The display remains until an
automatic reset (if configured),
or a time out (4 hours for Flair
21D/21DT, configurable for Flair
22D/23D or pulse on external
reset input, a manual action on (1)
button.

H I0> threshold exceed on

phase 2 :
(or I0 with a zero sequence

CT).
LED (3) blinks (1 flash every 3s).
The display remains until an
automatic reset (>70s)
(if configured), or a time out
(4 hours for Flair 21D/21DT,
configurable for Flair 22D/23D,
or a pulse on external reset input,
a manual action on (1) buttom.

maintenance H detectors Flair 21D,21DT and H option BVP (external light

23D require no maintenance (no indicator with battery) : battery life
periodic battery replacement) time 15 yeards approximatively.
H Flair 22D lithium battery has
be changed once every 15 years
approximatively.

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settings

1 2 3 4 5 6
dip ---switches
with factory settings

overcurrent earth fault reset on

setting setting current return
(I>) (I0>) (RAZ auto)

200A OFF ON

400A 20A
OFF

600A 40A

800A 60A

80A

100A

120A

160A

Settings are performed using

dip---switches (all version) : press
the (1) buttom to validate and front
panel push buttons (Flair 22D and
Flair 23D only), these settings
replacing those of the
dip---switches.

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test/setting mode In order to display the settings (all
version) or to modify the settings
activation (Flair 22D and Flair 23D), enter the
test/settings mode.
The test mode is activated
followed by the setting display
mode, act as follow :
H Flair 21D and Flair 21DT :
press the (1) button
H Flair 22D and Flair 23D :
press twice (1) button
(the first impulse activates the
maximeter display mode)
H the led (3) blinks, up to the test
completion.
H the display shows successively

Flair 21D : then then (version)

Flair 21DT : then then (version)

Flair 22D : then then (version)

Flair 23D : then then (version)

H the whole settings are scrolled With a single press on the (1)
and 10 s after the last one, button during the scrolling returns
is displayed, the indicators returns to the ammeter display mode.
to ammeter display mode.

settings mode Note : the impulses on the buttons
are only valided if they last between
(Flair 22D and Flair 1 and 3 seconds.
23D) By pressing simultaneously the (4)
or (5) buttons during the setting
scrolling, the scrolling becomes
manual.
It becomes possible then, using
these buttons, to switch the
settings and to define new more
accurate settings values which
replace those defined with the
dip---switches :
H when the setting to be modified
is selected, push simultaneously
(4) and (5) buttons
H displayed value blinks (5s max)
H select a new value using
buttons + (4) or -- (5)
H confirm by pushing
simultaneously on (4) and (5)
buttons.
If the new value not is validated
within 5s, the old value is
displayed again.
After 10s without action on the (4)
or (5) buttons, the indicator return
to ammeter display mode.

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setting scrolling H CTs mouting (Flair 22D and
Flair 23D only)

or or (23D only) ( =phase CT and =zero sequence CT)

network frequency (example 50 HZ)

Flair 21D/21DT : then Flair 22D/23D

.

I> threshold (example 600A)

Flair 21D/21DT : then Flair 22D/23D

I0> threshold (example 80A)

Flair 21D/21DT : then Flair 22D/23D

If the dip---switches 3,4 and 5 are on OFF position, no earth fault detection, display :

Flair 21D/21DT : then Flair 22D/23D

reset timer (example 2 hours)

Flair 22D and Flair 23D only

.

automatic reset

Flair 21D/21DT : then or Flair 22D/23D : or

. .

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connection Should the Medium Voltage
switchgear being supplied without
the CTs installed, the 3 Cts must CAUTION
be mounted the same side up to
the busbar. Important :the MV cable
earthing braid must be fitted
back trough the CT.

A ---

+
17
remote control interface --- 16
A

+
14
13
12
11

19 20
18
17
15 16
14
12 13
11
B
19 20
16 17
11 12 13 14

external power supply

remote indication

external reset
9 to 48V (Flair 23D)

BVE: standard Outdoor lamp

CT connection card B

12
+

11
---
9 10
8
7
5 6
2 3 4
9 10
1

1 2

BVP option
Outdoor lamp
embedded battery
(3 and 4) when a zero sequence CT

3 4
option for Flair 22D and 23D only
NB.do not connect a CT on L1

L1
5 6
zero sequence CT

L2
is connected

phase CTs
7 8

L3

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fitting the earth bars
nuts and bolts in
bag S1 : 3729745
storing the operating
lever
MV cable connection
for an IM cubicle
1 :copper cable or aluminium
cable
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Connect the earth bars together.
(HM8 x 30 bolts)
A wall.(screws not supplied)
To limit the effort on the cable
connection you have to ajust the
lenght at the bending radius of the
cable.
EUIC (short inner end, cold fitted).
They must be manufactured
according to the standard :
IEC.60.502
Earth the substation frames in
either of these two ways.
Fix the hook (A) and the
The operating lever has to be
hooked (B).
Mount the cable clamp supports.
Nuts and bolts in bag
S3 : 3729741 (HM6 x 16 bolts)
The remaining nuts and bolts are
for cable clamping.
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 Mount the bottom plates using
1 to 4 chronologie.
AV
1 2 3 4

2 3
1
mounting 1

2
mounting 2
3

Mount the first bottom plate. Reverse the bottom plate no 3 to

create a way for wiring.
(mounting 2)

Fit the cable bushing.

mounting of three core

cables

1 2 AV

Mount the cable clamp. Mount the bottom plates using

Supports.nuts and bolts in bag 1 to 2 chronology.
S3 : 3729747 (HM6 x 16 bolts)
The remaining nuts and bolts are
for cable clamping.

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 1

Mount the first bottom plate. Install the cable bushing.

installing the fault

detection toroids
(instructions suggested by
Schneider Electric)

Prepare the toroids outside the Position and fix the toroid on the
cubicle. cable.
Make the LV connection.

L1

Connect the cable and toroid Use a torque wrench and a 19 mm

together to the bolt provided on socket to tighten the cable to
the phase L1 connector. this bolt.
Tightening torque: 50 Nm.

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 Clamp the cable to the clamp For three core cables clamp and
support on the second bottom plate. mount the following bottom plates
Mount phases L2 and L3 using the
same procedure as for phase L1.

1
Example of how the LV wiring can be Connect the cable 1 and toroid
routed. earthing braids 2 in either of these 2
LV wiring routed throught the hole. ways. (the bolts are already installed)

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 start-up instructions

checks before
energizing
Check that nothing has been left in
the connection compartment.
For all phases:
H check that the field distributor
covers have been properly closed
on all phases.
H check that the fault detector has
been properly connected.

Refit the front panel.

operating test before

energizing

Operate the switch several times. Operate the earthing switch

several times.

energizing the
incoming MV cables

The switchgear must be in open

position.
(see: operating instructions)

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voltage indicators A

B
As soon as the cables have been
energized, the voltage indicator
lamps should go on.
A : voltage presence indicator
lamp (1 for each phase).
B : connection point used to
connect a phase concordance
unit.

characteristics The voltage presence indication is

ensured in the voltage range
defined by IEC 61958

phase concordance
test
Remack:
the control unit is similar to the
concordance unit used for RM6.

Phase concordance unit of the If the phases concord,

simplified type. the concordance unit lamp
remains off.
If the phases do no concord,
the concordance unit lamp
goes on.

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 operating instructions

cubicle operation and

position indication

Position the lever as indicated for Position the lever as indicated for
downward opening operations. upward closing operations.

CIT operating mechanism front CI1 operating mechanism front

plate. plate.

CI2 operating mechanism front

plate.
J : charged/uncharged indication.

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 Opening the earthing switch. Closing the switch.
(CIT, CI1 and CI2 operating (CIT and CI1 operating
mechanisms) mechanisms)

Charging the spring. Closing the switch.

(CI2 operating mechanism) (CI2 operating mechanism)

Opening the switch. Opening the switch.

(CIT operating mechanism) (CI1 and CI2 operating
mechanisms)

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 Closing the earthing switch (for
CIT, CI1 or CI2 operating
mechanisms ) after checking the
voltage status.
(see voltage indicators)

discharging a CI2
operating mechanism

B B

Cubicle de-- energised : Cubicle energised :

Close the switch: button A Press the open button B.
then open: button B.
CAUTION

This operation can damage the

operating mechanism. Perform
only when strictly necessary.

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padlocking

Padlocking of motor mechanism. Padlock the switch in open or

(option) closed position using 1, 2 or 3
Lock out the motor mechanism padlocks. (dia. 8 mm)
using a padlock before opening
the switch.
The motor mechanism can be
locked in or out using the
padlocks.

Padlock the earthing switch in Padlocking the front panel.

open or closed position using 1, 2
or 3 padlocks. (dia. 8 mm)

keyed interlocks See the keyed interlock installation

and operating instructions 7896785.

operating safety

The front panel can only be

removed or fitted if the earthing
switch is closed.

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 maintenance instructions

preventive We strongly recommend that you

carry out at regular intervals (at
maintenance, cleaning least roughly every 2 years) a few
instructions and operating cycles on the
power---up switching devices.

If necessary: contact the

Schneider Electric group service
centre.

Never lubricate the disconnector

operating mechanism.
CAUTION If necessary: contact the
Schneider Electric group service
centre. In normal operating
conditions (temperature between
--- 5C and 40 C) no special
maintenance is required.

Never use solvents and alcohol. If the insulating parts are dusty,
CAUTION We recommend that you inspect that you remove the dust using a
each compartment (cable, fuse, dry cloth.
busbar)* at regular intervals
according to environmental
conditions.

example :

In harsher conditions
(aggressive atmosphere, dust,
temperature less than --- 5 C
or greater than 40 C) consult
the nearest Schneider Electric
service centre.

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replacing a voltage
indicator block on a
cubicle prior to
0040001U

Pull out the voltage indicator block.

(the switchboard can remain
energized)

replacing a voltage B
indicator block
VIPS type on a cubicle
after 0040001U
removal A
This operation can be conducted
with an energised switch.
remove the 2 fixing screws from Remove the voltage indicator block
the voltage indicator block (A). and unplug the incoming
connector from it.

install On the electrical data label (B), Install the new voltage indicator
make sure that the new block bock in the reverse order for
correctly corresponds to the rated removal.
network voltage Tightening torque 0,1 mdaN.
H 1,7 kV 3 kV
H 3 kV 7,2 kV
H 10 kV 24 kV

trouble-shooting chart
H voltage indicator not illuminated
H front panel cannot be opened or closed
H earthing switch cannot be operated
H switch cannot be operated
H check that the incoming cables are live
H check the voltage indicator block
H check that the earthing switch is closed
H check that the switch is open
H check that the earthing switch is open

motor mechanism (option)

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H electrical operation impossible
S13 = switch lever input
S14 = earth switch lever input
H (*) manual operation impossible following an electrical closing
cycle for a voltage level less than ---15% rated value
H (*) insertion of lever impossible following an electrical closing
cycle for a voltage level greater than +15% rated value
(*) Operation is guaranteed for
rated voltage 15%
H check the LV fuses HA21 (CIP2)
H check electrical interlocks S13---14
(lever insertion)
H check that the earthing switch operating
shaft has reached its end position
H check that contact S14 has not disabled
the power supply and re-adjust if necessary
H check the configuration of the CIP1
subassembly (see diagram)
H use the operating lever to apply a
torque in the closing direction until the end
position is reached;
manual operation should now be possible
H if possible, carry out an electrical
operation, using a backup power source if
necessary
H to allow insertion of the operating lever,
push the back of the switch shaft in the
closing direction using a large screwdriver;
(for safety reasons, remember to first lock out
the electrical operating mechanism; if
necessary, push up and hold the locking
blade that actuates contact S13)

options H motor mechanism H 50 W heating element

H auxiliary contacts
(please consult us)
H phase concordance tester
H keyed interlocks
H enlarged LV compartment
H LV compartment or incoming
cables compartment from top
H extra height plinth

spare parts H voltage indicator

(for other parts, please consult us :
see Schneider Electric services
centers)

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recovery of SF6 gas
at end of life
for disconnector cubicle
The SF6 must be removed
before any dismantling
operation can be carried out in
compliance with the procedures
described in IEC-- 61634 and A
according to the following
instructions.
The gas must be treated in
compliance with IEC-- 60480.
H volume of gas to be
recovered: 35 litres
H internal gauge pressure:
40 kP

NB : SF6 gas recycling at the

end of circuit-- breaker life, refer Remove the cover (A) from the
to its instruction for use. control cabinet.

control cover access

Remove the control cover (B).

Remove the 3 screws retaining the Drill 2 holes in the filler valve
operating mechanism. safety cap
Cut the wiring to remove 4 mm, centreline 20 mm,
the operating mechanism. max. depth 4 mm

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 CAUTION

C
pump the gas for at least 15
minutes.

Using a spanner wrench, remove Connect the special pumping

the safety cap from the valve. equipment (C).

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group Schneider Electric service
centers are there for:
engineering and technical
assistance
start-up
training
preventive and corrective
maintenance
adaptation work
spare parts
Call your sales representative
who will put you in touch with
your nearest group Schneider
Electric service centers.

Schneider Electric Industries SAS
89, boulevard Franklin Roosevelt
F--- 92500 Rueil--- Malmaison (France)
Tel : +33 (0)1 41 29 85 00
http://www.schneider--- electric.com
As standards, specifications and designs change from time
to time, please ask for confirmation of the information given
in this publication.
Conception, rdaction: Service Documentation
Technique T&D

7896923EN revision : 01 Edition du : 24/04/2008