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SafeRing / SafePlus 12-24kV

Installation and operating instructions

Product manual

Summary of Contents for SafePlus

Page 1: ...SafeRing SafePlus 12 24kV Installation and operating instructions Product manual ...

Page 2: ...LR 11 6 Dimensions 13 7 Internal arc classification IAC 14 8 Cable compartment 17 8 1 Standard cable compartment 17 8 2 Arc proof cable compartment 17 8 3 Cable connection 18 9 Extension of switchgear 19 9 1 External busbar 19 9 2 Side connection 19 10 Current and voltage transformers 19 11 Motor operation 20 12 Relay and current transformers 21 13 Pressure indicator 22 13 1 Gas pressure 22 13 2 A...

Page 3: ...DS LRM 35 18 Additional equipment 36 18 1 Low voltage connections 36 18 2 Remote control and monitoring unit 36 19 Cable testing 37 19 1 Procedure for switchgear with test points 37 19 2 Procedure for testing directly on the cable 38 connector with the cable connected to the switchgear 19 3 Procedure for testing directly on the cable 38 connector with the cable disconnected from the switchgear 20 ...

Page 4: ...information shown in the manual by the following attention symbol After this symbol there are four different explanations indicat ing what types of injuries or damage can be caused should the recommended precautions not be followed DANGER identifies the most serious and immediate hazards which can cause serious personal injury or death WARNING identifies hazards or unsafe practices which can resul...

Page 5: ...red for installing the equipment Available modules are C Cable switch F Switch fuse disconnector D Direct cable connection De Direct cable connection with earthing V Vacuum circuit breaker Sl Busbar sectionalizer load break switch Busrise needed when SL on right side of SF6 tank Sv Busbar sectionalizer vacuum circuit breaker Sv always together with busrise total width 650 mm Be Busbar earthing M M...

Page 6: ...um circuit breaker position Lower front cover 10 Nameplate of switchgear 11 Fuse blown indicator 12 Disconnector earthing switch position indicator 13 Capacitive voltage indication Cable compartment cover 14 Cable compartment cover standard 15 Cable compartment cover with inspection window 16 Support bar removable Side cover 17 Lifting lug 18 Operating handle suspended on the side wall by default ...

Page 7: ... to the supplier 3 2 STORAGE SafeRing SafePlus must be stored under cover in a dry and well ventilated area until it is installed and put into operation NOTE Use only approved slings when lifting Maximum angle on lifting lugs is set to 60o Weight table Maximum weights for standard SafeRing 2 way DeV 300 kg 2 way DeF 300 kg 3 way CCV 450 kg 3 way CCF 450 kg 4 way CCCV 600 kg 4 way CCCF 600 kg 4 way...

Page 8: ...n is available with 42kV power frequency withstand voltage SafePlus C module F module V module V20 V25 module Switch disconnector Earthing switch Switch fuse combination Earthing switch Vacuum circuit breaker Earthing switch Vacuum circuit breaker Earthing switch Rated voltage kV 12 17 5 24 12 17 5 24 12 17 5 24 12 17 5 24 12 17 5 24 12 17 5 24 12 24 12 24 Power frequency withstand voltage kV 281 ...

Page 9: ...number of modules or units as appropriate The tolerance of the evenness is maximum 1 mm per meter Unit A B C 1 way 298 337 371 2 way 623 662 696 3 way 948 987 1021 4 way 1273 1312 1346 5 way 1598 1637 1671 5 1 STANDARD 3 WAY SWITCHGEAR NOTE The tools required for installation and maintenance of the switchgear are specified in the tool list in chapter 20 6 ...

Page 10: ...10 5 2 3 WAY SWITCHGEAR WITH BASE FRAME AFL Unit A B C 1 way NA NA NA 2 way 623 662 696 3 way 948 987 1021 4 way 1272 1312 1346 5 way 1597 1637 1671 ...

Page 11: ...021 4 way 1273 1312 1346 5 way 1598 1637 1671 5 3 3 WAY SWITCHGEAR WITH BASE FRAME AFLR Distance between two units which are connec ted to each other by means of external busbars Top extension 8 mm 81 mm Side extension 14 mm 87 mm indicates cable entry 81 87 8 14 ...

Page 12: ...frame Dimensions for 290 mm baseframe Base frame height 450 mm Base frame height 290 mm Standard switchgear installed on cable trench Low version switchgear installed on cable trench 39 38 1786 1045 39 38 1626 885 ...

Page 13: ...002 2002 1230 1520 1680 Top connection with dead ends 1561 1851 2011 2002 2011 1325 1615 1775 External busbars 1591 1881 2041 2002 2041 1355 1645 1805 Busbar cover 1651 1941 2101 2002 2101 1415 1705 1865 with low voltage compartment 470 mm Standard 1806 2096 2256 2096 2256 1570 1860 2020 Top connection without dead ends 1806 2096 2256 2096 2256 1570 1860 2020 Top connection with dead ends 1806 209...

Page 14: ...e entrance The energy produced by the internal arc causes the following phenomena Increase of the internal pressure Increase of the temperature Visual and acoustic effects Mechanical stresses on the switchgear structure Melting decomposing and evaporation of materials Tested according to IEC standard 62271 200 The capability of SafeRing SafePlus switchgear to withstand an internal arc is proven by...

Page 15: ...it is freestanding i e distance from back of unit to wall exceeds 100 mm the area behind the unit must be restric ted and not accessible Arc shield Height of arc shield for M module is 1317 mm 1100 mm version available as optional solution For installation of switchgear with Internal Arc Classi fication AFL with ventilation down in cable trench the following must be considered Unit must be equippe...

Page 16: ...nternal Arc Classifi cation AFLR with ventilation upwards through exhaust channel the following must be considered Unit must be equipped with arc proof cable covers Unit can be installed as free standing Minimum height of ceiling 2600 mm Recommended distance from back wall is 100 mm ...

Page 17: ...oval of cable cover 1 Lift handle to remove the cable cover pull out and lift cover up 2 Removal of front section 3 Front section removed 4 The mid panel can be removed by unscrewing Ax2 and B 8 CABLE COMPARTMENT CAUTION In case of interlocked cable compartment cover can be opened closed only when earthing switch is in closed position NOTE The tools required for installation and maintenance of the...

Page 18: ...nded ABB Kabeldon Südkabel Tyco Electronics Raychem Power Systems 3M Euromold NKT cables Please see supplier documentation for details DANGER The manufacturer s installation instructions must be followed Be sure to lubricate the bushings thoroughly with the silicone supplied Use only isolated cable connections Where cables are not connected the earthing switch must be locked in closed position or ...

Page 19: ...1VDD006006 GB 9 2 SIDE EXTENSION SafeRing and SafePlus can be equipped with a side extensi on See separate instruction manual 1VDD006106GB 10 CURRENT AND VOLTAGE TRANSFORMERS SafeRing and SafePlus can be equipped with current and or voltage transformers Installation and maintenance manual 1VLM000610 SafePlus SafePlus SafePlus SafePlus SafePlus ...

Page 20: ... forbidden ABB Technology Ltd Edition 1 0 Document status RELEASED Responsible NODIS Title SafeRing SafePlus 12 24 Motor operation complete on 3PKSE mechanism for C Sl modules Language EN NO Location Date Name Prepared PPMV Skien 2015 06 23 Espen Fossen Checked PPMV Skien 2015 08 10 Asgeir Elvestad Approved PPMV Skien 2015 08 13 Magne Reinholdt ABB Technology Ltd Document No 1VDD200002 Sheet No 1 ...

Page 21: ...through the center hole in the current transformer see figure on left and earthed on the earthing bar in the cable compartment A mounting plate for the current transformers is fitted in the cable compart ment After the current transformers have been installed in the unit the cables from the protection relay are connected Consult the manual supplied with the protection relay for a description of th...

Page 22: ...or in the form of a manometer Additionally it is possible to fit a device for an electric signal if the pressure is low This requires auxiliary voltage supply 13 1 GAS PRESSURE SafeRing SafePlus contain SF6 gas with a nominal pressure of 1 4 bar absolute at 20o C SafeRing SafePlus are sealed for life and fitted with a temperature compensated pressure indicator Pointer in green area unit has suffic...

Page 23: ...nstructions 13 2 1 ADJUSTMENT OF GAS PRESSURE IN HIGHER ALTITUDES Remove the front cover in order to get access to the top of the manometer On top of the manometer a screw is situa ted Open this screw carefully until the arrow starts moving When the movement stops tighten the screw again Now the pressure is equalized and unless there is a leak which is very unlikely the arrow will be positioned at...

Page 24: ...as pressure on the manometer should always be checked prior to operation Application of the X ray regulations One of the physical properties of vacuum insulation is the possibility of X ray emissions when the contact gap is open The specified test performed by the Physikalisch Technische Bundesanstalt PTB in Braunschweig demonstrates that the local dosage output of 1 µSv h at a distance of 10 cm f...

Page 25: ...ary and control voltage on Carry out testing operations on switching devices either manually or using electrical control simultaneously obser ving the relative position indicators Check the mechanical and electrical interlocks for effective ness without using force Check the SF6 gas pressure of the tank It needs to be at green level before operating the switchgear Instruct local operators regardin...

Page 26: ...ts incorrect operation For detailed interlocking descrip tion see dedicated overview for each module in catalogue 1VDD006104 GB The operation of the switch disconnector circuit breaker and earthing switches can be further interlocked by means of a padlock The earthing switches are operated by a snap action mechanism which ensures fast closing The earthing switch is closed by turning the operating ...

Page 27: ...urn the operating handle clockwise to charge the closing and the opening spring Close Push the green button A Open Push the red button B Switch disconnector Close Turn the operating handle clockwise Open Turn the operating handle anti clockwise Earthing switch Close Turn the operating handle clockwise Open Turn the operating handle anti clockwise The isolator in the V module can only be opened aft...

Page 28: ... of the charging lever The spring is fully charged when the indicator turns to charged spring yellow symbol about 10 operations needed to fully charge the spring CAUTION If the vacuum circuit breaker is equipped with motor operation optional it is not necessary to charge the spring by hand The motor starts charging the spring automatically as soon as the auxiliary volta ge is switched on Close Pus...

Page 29: ...e 15 4 OPERATION OF FUSE SWITCH DISCONNECTOR Switch fuse disconnector Charging springs Turn the operating handle clockwise to charge the closing and the opening spring Close Push the green button A Open Push the red button B The circuit breaker can be tripped by the protection relay while in switch fuse configurations the fuse switch disconnec tor can be triggered by the fuse striker pin if an ove...

Page 30: ...res reattach the fuse panel for easy detachment of safety wires 6 Pull out the fuse handle The fuses are firmly fixed in the fuse cover 7 Fix the fuses to the fuse cover using the contact screw This point is not applicable if fuse fastening is spring based The striker must point out from the fuse canister for the fuse to function properly 8 Turn the handle on the fuse cover clockwise to close and ...

Page 31: ...E SELECTION TABLE CEF The table is based on using fuses type ABB CEF Normal operating conditions with no overload Ambient temperature 25o C 40o C 120 Transformer rating kVA Fuse link rated voltage Un kV 25 50 75 100 125 160 200 250 315 400 500 630 800 1000 1250 1600 7 2 kV 3 16 25 25 40 40 50 63 80 100 125 160 3 3 16 25 25 40 40 50 63 80 80 100 125 4 15 10 16 25 25 40 40 50 63 80 80 100 125 5 10 1...

Page 32: ...1862M0002 20 10 10 10 10 16 16 20 20 25 40 40 20A 1YMB531012M0003 20A 1YMB531862M0003 22 10 10 10 10 16 16 20 20 20 40 40 40 25A 1YMB531012M0004 25A 1YMB531862M0004 24 10 10 10 10 16 16 16 20 20 25 40 40 40A 1YMB531012M0005 40A 1YMB531862M0005 Max gG fuse link at LV side A 40 80 125 160 160 200 250 250 300 400 400 800 The table was calculated according to standards IEC 60787 and IEC 62271 105 The ...

Page 33: ...using the key for the panel door 2 Use handles to lift door first up vertical then pull the door out horizontal 3 Remove plastic cover which is placed behind front door DANGER Always check voltage presence before start of any work inside M module 4 Pay attention to label placed inside every metering module NOTE Ensure that HV fuse dummy fuse is inserted properly into both upper and lower fuse hold...

Page 34: ...petition of at least 1 Hz NOTE Under very bright lighting it may be necessary to improve visibility by additional means OPERATING TEMPERATURE The VPIS will operate reliably over a temperature range of 25 to 50 C PHASE COMPARISON AND TESTING OF VPIS Each phase of the integrated voltage presence indicating system has a connection point on the front panel which can be used to perform phase comparison...

Page 35: ... VDS works reliably with a temperature range from 25 C to 50 C PHASE COMPARATOR The phase comparator detects the balance or unbalance of the phases between the interface and or the test points De tection is by means of a luminous indicator The recommended phase comparator of the VDS is the PCM HR type made by Maxeta It consists of a 1 4 m long test cable THRESHOLD VALUES FOR VOLTAGE INDICATION Whe...

Page 36: ...l A shunt trip coil AC or DC can be fitted on the transformer switch breaker 18 2 REMOTE CONTROL AND MONITORING UNIT SafeRing can be equipped with an integrated remote control and monitoring unit see picture left This unit is pre engineered and can be delivered and installed as a retrofit solution or complete from factory SafePlus can have the same equipment but needs an additio nal low voltage co...

Page 37: ...mber the following limitations DC and VLF voltages must not be applied to voltage transformers and surge arresters 19 1 PROCEDURE FOR SWITCHGEAR WITH TEST POINTS 1 Open switch disconnector 2 Check voltage status 3 If voltage is not present close the earthing switch 4 Connect the testing equipment on top of the testing points which hold the earth bar B 5 Remove the earth triangle and perform the te...

Page 38: ...ove cable connector from the switchgear 6 Connect test rod or test lead to cable connector 7 Perform the test respecting maximum test voltage levels as detailed in instructions from cable supplier and cable con nector supplier When the cables are disconnected at both ends the cable testing is independent from the switchgear Procedures and test values are determined by the cable cable terminations ...

Page 39: ...er s instructions All components in the SF6 tank are maintenance free for the declared life expectancy of the product The tank is made of stainless steel 20 2 MAINTENANCE INTERVALS We recommend carrying out the maintenance work at the following intervals Activity performed According to section Time interval in years Inspection 19 3 5 2 Service 19 4 As required 3 Repairs 19 5 As required 2 Under mo...

Page 40: ... rust from damaged paint work areas on steel sheet and other steel parts by mechanical means e g with a wire brush and apply appropriate anti corrosion treatment 20 5 REPAIRS NOTE If the switchgear is damaged contact ABB to eva luate necessary repairs Some advanced repairs operations should be carried out only by ABB service personnel Carry out repair work immediately after a defect has been disco...

Page 41: ...nation wrench 12 mm combination wrench 13 mm combination wrench X 14 mm combination wrench X 15 mm combination wrench 16 mm combination wrench 17 mm combination wrench 18 mm combination wrench 19 mm combination wrench Screwdriver Flat 1 2 x 8 x150 Screwdriver Flat 1 2 x 6 5 x100 Screwdriver Flat 0 5 x 3 x75 X Screwdriver Flat 1 2 x 5 5 x38 Screwdriver Star PZ 2 38 Screwdriver Star PZ 2 75 Hex key ...

Page 42: ...en pallet 21 50 Yes Re use or use as energy additive in refuse incineration 21 2 RECYCLING CAPABILITY All figures are collected from CCF 3 way unit with fuse canisters 21 ENVIRONMENTAL CERTIFICATION 21 1 LIFE EXPECTANCY OF PRODUCT The product is developed in compliance with the requirements denoted by IEC 62271 200 The design incorporates a life span under indoor service conditions exceeding 30 ye...

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Page 44: ... contact ABB AS Electrification Products division P O Box 108 Sentrum N 3701 Skien Norway Phone 47 35 58 20 00 www abb com Text and illustrations are not binding The right to make alterations is reserved Copyright 2016 ABB All rights reserved Contact us ...

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