Medium Voltage Distribution

PIX
Withdrawable Voltage Transformer

Replacement of
Voltage Transformer Fuses
Voltage Transformers

Technical Instruction
No. AGS 531 505-02
Edition 02/08

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PIX Content

About this Technical Instruction............................................................ 4

Purpose and Target Group......................................................................... 4
Further applicable documents.................................................................... 4
Terms and symbols used........................................................................... 4
1 Safety Instructions.......................................................................... 5
2 Design and Description.................................................................. 6
2.1 Variants overview.............................................................................. 6
2.2 Use in in accordance with the intended purpose.............................. 7
2.3 Disposal after the end of the panel’s service life.............................. 7
3 Replacement of Fuses.................................................................... 8
4 Replacement of the VoltageTransformer.............................................. 10
4.1 Replacement without extraction of the complete casing...................10
4.2 Extraction of the complete casing (for access to the cables)............13
5 Annex............................................................................................. 15
5.1 Characteristics of fuses......................................................................15
5.2 Auxiliary products...............................................................................15
5.3 Disposal after the end of the useful life.............................................15
5.4 How to treat the contact surfaces......................................................16
5.5 Screw fastenings................................................................................16

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PIX About this Technical Instruction

Purpose and Target Group

This Technical Instruction describes the replacement of voltage
transformers and fuses of voltage transformers in PIX medium voltage
switchgear panels. It is exclusively intended for the use by manufacturer’s
fitters or persons who have been certified for the assembly of PIX
switchgear panels.
This Technical Instruction is an integral part of the product and must be
stored so that it is at all times readily accessible for and can be used by
persons who are supposed to work on the switchgear. If the switchgear is
sold or replaced, it must be accompanied by this Technical Instruction.
As our products are subject to continuous further development, we reserve
the right to changes regarding standards, illustrations and technical data.
All dimensions not specified in detail in this Technical Instruction are in
millimetres.

Further applicable documents

The following additional documents must also be observed for the work
described
in this Technical Instruction:
■■ Purchase agreement containing the stipulations on the specific
equipment of the switchgear and the legal details
■■ The switchgear-specific circuit diagrams/documentation
■■ The Instructions for assembly and the technical data of the fuses and the
voltage transformers given by the manufacturers
■■ The assembly and operation instructions for PIX (no. AMT NoT 060-02)
and PIX High (AGS 531 502-02)

Terms and symbols used

This Technical Instruction uses certain terms and symbols. They warn
about dangers or provide important information which must be complied
with to avoid danger to personnel and damage to equipment.

„Warning“
This warning symbol indicates dangerous electrical
voltage. Contact with voltage may result in fatal injury!

„Warning“
This warning symbol indicates danger of injury.
Observe alle instructions that are labeled with this sign
to avoid death or serious injury.

„Important“
This symbol is used for information which is important to avoid
damage.

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PIX 1 Safety Instructions

Read these instructions carefully before you work on the switchgear, and
perform the work detailed in them as described. Only perform such work if
you have understood the instructions. Do not perform any work which is not
described in this manual.
Applicable standards and regulations:
Comply with:
■■ the locally applicable accident prevention, operating and work
instructions.
■■ Installation: IEC 61936-1/HD 637 S11
■■ Operation of electrical installations: EN 50110-11
1
The national standards applicable in the country where the equipment is
to be installed must be complied with.
Before performing work on the panel, make sure to comply with the
following instructions:
Warning:
Before starting work on high-voltage components,
de-energize the system, verify it for zero voltage and
earth the system according to the applicable safety
rules pursuant to EN 50110-1.
Warning:
After removal of covers, operator safety acc. to IEC
62271-200 may be restricted if the appropriate part of
the switchgear unit has not been isolated from the
power supply.
To be in line with IEC 62271-200 the earthing switch
must be switched ON before actuating the
disconnecting device of the HV fuses for withdrawable
voltage transformer in the cable compartment.
Behaviour in case of incidents or accidents
Comply with the locally applicable accident and safety provisions.
In case of personal injury, take first-aid measures or cause them to be
taken.

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PIX 2 Design and Description

2.1 Variants overview

Voltage Transformer 12 kV type

1 lock B to lock the fuse holder in plugged- in position

2 lock A to lock the fuse holder in disconnected

position
3 handle to move the fuse holder in plugged- in
and disconnected position
4 knurled screws

5 handle to extract/insert the voltage transformer

truck
6 lock A to unlock the voltage transformer truck

Voltage Transformer 24 kV type

1 lock B to lock the fuse holder in plugged- in

position
2 lock A to lock the fuse holder in disconnected
position
3 handle to move the fuse holder in plugged- in
and disconnected position

4 knurled screws

5 handle to extract/insert the voltage transformer

truck

6 lock A to unlock the voltage transformer truck

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PIX 2 Design and Description (contd.)

2.2 Use in in accordance with the intended

purpose
PIX medium-voltage switchgear panels and components are exclusively
designed for switching and distributing electrical power. They may only be
used in the scope of the specified standards and the switchgear-specific
technical data. Any other utilization constitutes improper use and may
result in dangers and damage.
The manufacturer shall not be held responsible for damage which occurs if:
■■ instructions in this technical instruction are not complied with,
■■ the switchgear is not operated in accordance with with its intended
purpose (see above),
■■ the switchgear is assembled, connected or operated incorrectly,
■■ accessories or spare parts are used which have not been approved by
the manufacturer,
■■ the switchgear is modified without the manufacturer’s approval, or if
unapproved parts are attached.
No liability is accepted for parts provided by customers, e.g. voltage
transformers.

2.3 Disposal after the end of the panel’s

service life
A material and recycling data sheet can be provided on request for the
disposal of series PIX switchgear at the end of its service life.
Disposal at the end of the service life is performed as a service by the
Service Center at the manufacturer’s which is subject to a fee.

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PIX 3 Replacement of Fuses

Warning:
Comply with the safety provisions in section 1.

Important:
The replacement of fuses is shown on voltage transformer type 12
kV. For replacement on voltage transformer type 24 kV proceed
analogously (see chapter 2.1).

■■ Switch the earthing switch on and remove the cable compartment cover
(see switchgear technical instruction).
2
■■ Push the handle (Fig. 3.1, pos. 1) and turn key B clockwise in vertical
position (2). Lock B is unlocked

Fig. 3.1
Unlocking

■■ Pull out the handle (Fig. 3.2, pos. 3) up to the lower cutting (4) to permit
shutter opening. Key A must be in vertical position and lock the handle
(fuse holder is locked in test position).
4 ■■ Open the shutters (5) to get access to the cup of the fuse holder (6).
5 3

Fig. 3.2
Opening the shutters

■■ Turn the cup of the fuse holder anti-clockwise (Fig. 3.3).

Fig. 3.3
Open the cup of the fuse holder

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PIX 3 Replacement of Fuses (contd.)

■■ Extract the fuse (Fig 3.4, pos. 1).

■■ Remove the screw that fixes the fuse to the fuse holder and change the
fuse to new one.

Fig. 3.4
Extract the fuse
■■ Screw new fuse to the fuse holder (fig. 3.5).

Fig. 3.5
Screw new fuse to the fuse holder Important:
Characteristics of fuses: see chapter5.1. Coat the contact surfaces
(see chapter 5.4).

■■ Insert fuse and lock it by turning the cup of the fuse holder clockwise (Fig.
3.6).
■■ Change the other fuses in the same way if necessary.

Fig. 3.6
Lock the cup of the fuse holder

■■ Close the shutters (Fig. 3.7, pos. 1)

1 1 ■■ Turn the key A anticlockwise in vertical position (2). Push the handle (3)
until it is locked by key B automatically. Key B must be in vertical position.

Fig. 3.7
1 Close the shutters
2 Turn A key anti-clockwise
3 Push the handle ■■ Close cable compartment (see switchgear technical instruction).

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PIX 4 Replacement of the
VoltageTransformer

4.1 Replacement without extraction of the

complete casing
Warning:
Comply with the safety provisions in section 1.

Important:
The replacement of a voltage transformer is shown on a voltage
transformer type 12 kV. For replacement on voltage transformer
type 24 kV proceed analogously.
■■ Switch the earthing switch on and remove the cable compartment cover
(see switchgear technical instruction).
2
■■ Push the handle (Fig. 4.1, pos. 1) and turn key B clockwise in vertical
position (2). Lock B is unlocked.

Fig. 4.1
Unlocking

5 ■■ Pull out the handle (Fig. 4.2, 3) up to the lower cutting (4). Key A (5) must
be in vertical position and lock the handle (fuse holder is locked in test
position).
■■ Extract the key A (5).

3
4

Fig. 4.2
3 Pull handle
4 lower cutting
5 Extract key

■■ Insert the key in the A lock on the voltage transformer truck

(Fig. 4.3, pos.1).
■■ Turn the key clockwise 180° (2) to unlock the voltage transformer truck.
■■ Unscrew the 2 knurled screws (Fig. 4.4).
■■ Unplug the low voltage wiring of the voltage transformer (Fig. 4.5, pos.1).

Fig. 4.3
1 Insert the key
2 Turn clockwise

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PIX 4 Replacement of the
VoltageTransformer (contd.)

■■ Unscrew the 2 knurled screws (Fig. 4.4).

Fig. 4.4
1 knurled screws
■■ Unplug the low voltage wiring of the voltage transformer (Fig. 4.5, pos.1).

Fig. 4.5
1 Low voltage wiring

■■ Place the ramp in front of the switchgear panel (Fig. 4.6, pos. 1).
■■ Extract the voltage transformer truck using the handle (2).

Fig. 4.6
1 Ramp
2 Extract voltage transformer

■■ Remove extracted voltage transformer from the truck (Fig. 4.7).

■■ Place new voltage transformer on the truck.

Fig. 4.7 ■■ Check the technical data of the voltage transformer (with the panel
Voltage transformer extracted specific technical data).

Important:
Coat the contact surfaces (see chapter 5.4).

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PIX 4 Replacement of the
VoltageTransformer (contd.)

■■ Push truck into the cable compartment (Fig. 4.8).

Fig. 4.8
Push truck into the cable compartment

■■ Screw the 2 knurled srews (Fig. 4.9, pos. 1).

2 3

Fig. 4.9
1 knurled screws
2 low voltage wiring
3 A key

■■ Plug the low voltage wiring (2).

■■ Turn the key (3) anticlockwise 180° to lock the voltage transformer truck
and take off the key A.
■■ Insert the key A in the upper lock A (Fig. 4.10).

Fig. 4.10
Insert A key

■■ Turn the key A anticlockwise in vertical position (Fig. 4.11, pos. 1). Push
the handle (2) until it is locked by key B automatically. Key B must be in
vertical position.
1

Fig. 4.11
1 Turn A key anti-clockwise into horizontal position
2 Push handle ■■ Close cable compartment cover (see switchgear technical instruction).

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PIX 4 Replacement of the
VoltageTransformer (contd.)

4.2 Extraction of the complete casing

(for access to the cables)
Warning:
Comply with the safety provisions in section 1.

■■ Switch the earthing switch on and remove the cable compartment cover
(see switchgear technical instruction).
■■ Extract the voltage transformer truck (see chapter 4.1).
■■ Dismantle
□□ the rails fixed on the floor (Fig. 4.12, pos. 1)
□□ the 5 fixing screws for the casing on the floor (2)
□□ the 3 lateral fixing screws on each side on the front (3)
■■ Remove the rails and extract the casing. Accress to the cables is now
possible

3
2

Fig. 4.12
1 rails
2 fixing screws for the casing on the floor
3 lateral fixing screws om each side on the front

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PIX 4 Replacement of the
VoltageTransformer (contd.)

Assembly of the casing

Important:
Before assembly of the casing, specified dimensions have to be checked at certain times/sites (see table below).

If the dimensions in the table or the key interlockings are checked with negative result, do not commission the cable
compartment and the voltage transformer. Contact the manufacturer’s service center.
■■ Check dimension ”A” (Fig. 4.13) before assembly the casing.
■■ For assembly, reverse disassembly procedure analogously. After installation of the casing check dimension ”B”.
■■ Before reassemble the voltage transformer truck check the dimensions “C” and “D”. Fig. 4.13 shows 12 kV type voltage
transformer. 24 kV voltage tranformer is similar, but with partitions between phases and a springtype pin (1) to contact the
voltage transformer. The spring-type pin must be vertical.
■■ Check the functions of the key interlockings, see chapters 3 and 4.1.
■■ Attach the cable compartment cover.

A 24 kV type
B

C
1
C

30

Fig. 4.13
Fuses in disconnected position and voltage transformer truck outside of the panel (shown 12 kV type)
1 Contact for the withdrawable voltage transformer

12 kV voltage 24 kV voltage The dimension

Dimensions
transformer [mm] transformer [mm] must be checked ...
... at site after installation
A – Distance main circuit contact – panel front 455 ±1 541 ±1
of power cables
B – Distance panel front – casing front 22,5 ±1 30 ±1 ... at factory
... before placing in the
C – Distance ground – contact “1” 254 ±1 317 ±1
voltage transformer
... at factory or after
D – Voltage transformer height 235 0/-5 297 ±5 voltage
transformer replacement
Contact “1” – pole center spacing 175 190 ... at factory

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PIX 5 Annex

5.1 Characteristics of fuses

Voltage 12 kV 17.5–24 kV
Reference AGSC61689-01 AGSC13478-01
L 155 275
LT 160 280

Fig. 5.1
Characteristics of fuses

5.2 Auxiliary products

The auxiliary products are available from the manufacturer. The use of
alternative auxiliary products is not permissible.

Warning!
Danger of injury when wrong handling the auxiliary
products. Comply with the safety data sheets supplied
by the manufacturers of the auxiliary products.

Auxiliary product Ref. no.

Detergent for surfaces outside of gas tanks S 008 152
Technical lubricant KL, 0.5 kg can ST 312-111-835
Ramp for withdrawable voltage transformer AMT 002 744-01

5.3 Disposal after the end of the useful life

The disposal of the fuses and voltage transformers system is described in
the scope of the disposal of the switchgear panel pertaining to it.
For disposal of switchgear panels at the end of their service lives, panel-
specific material and utilization data sheets are available on request.
Disposal at the end of the service life is performed as a service by the
Service Center at the manufacturer’s which is subject to a fee.

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PIX 5 Annex (contd.)

5.4 How to treat the contact surfaces

Detergents and Technical lubricant KL are listed in the table Auxiliary
products in section 4.2.
Important:
Never mix different lubricants. Contact areas coated with lubricant
KL should not be touched, if possible.

Copper contact areas must be subjected to preliminary treatment before

screw-fastening:
■■ Clean, using a lint-free cloth, in case of severe soiling: use detergent.
■■ Polish to achieve a bright surface: Use emery cloth (grain size 100 or
finer) or use a steel brush which is only used for copper.
■■ Immediately after cleaning the material metallically bright, coat it with
lubricant KL so that the space between the contact surfaces is completely
filled once the screws have been fastened.

5.5 Screw fastenings

The following elements must be used for all screw fastenings:
■■ Screws and bolts: Grade ≥ 8.8
■■ Nuts: Grade 8

Important:
Do not grease screws or nuts.

Tightening torque [Nm]

Thread size
min. max.
M6 7 9
M8 16 24
M10 36 44
M12 63 77
Table 1:
Hex. bolts and socket-head capscrews (except slotted screws) and nuts (except
self-locking nuts)

Tightening torque [Nm]

Thread size
min. max.
M6 12,5 15,5
M8 32 40
M10 65 79
M12 90 110
Table 2:
Self-locking bolts and nuts

Tightening torque [Nm]

Thread size
min. max.
M8 12 18
M10 24 38

Table 3:
Screw fastening with casting nuts in cast resin parts

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