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Instruction Booklet 

IB022023EN

Effective April 2023

Revision #2

Instructions for the installation and

commissioning of Power Xpert

 

IGX

medium-voltage switchgear

Opening a 3PS follows the same procedure:

• 

slide the padlock hasp to the left, 

• 

insert and turn the Selector Key, 

• 

insert the Manual Operation T-handle into the Connect position 

notch, 

• 

turn the T-handle counterclockwise to the Open Position notch 

before removing it. Return the Selector Key to neutral position. 

• 

slide padlock hasp to the right.

Grounding a 3PS (Grounded/Ungrounded)
To manually ground the switch, a similar process is followed:
1.  Slide the Grounding blocking plate padlock hasp to the right.
2.  Insert the Selector Key into its port and rotate it 

counterclockwise to the Ground position. 

3.  Insert the Manual Operation T-Handle into the appropriate 

Ground access port Switch initial position slot.

4.  Rotate the Manual Operation T-Handle from its initial position 

to its new final position. Remove the Manual Operation 

T-Handle.

5.  Restore the Selector Key to its neutral position (neither 

Isolation nor Ground position). Remove the Selector Key.

6.  Slide the Ground padlock hasp back to its Lock position and 

apply a padlock if appropriate. 

4.3.1.1. 3PS Mech electrical operation check

Confirm that the circuit breaker is open (check the Breaker Status 

window for a green flag with “Open” indication).
Using local control devices on the circuit breaker door (if furnished) 

or temporary momentary pushbuttons wired to the remote inputs 

on the low-voltage customer terminal blocks (see the project 

schematics and wiring diagrams), initiate 3PS Mech position 

changes.
Test the 3PS Mech by commanding movement to all three possible 

positions (ground, disconnect, connect).
Confirm that in each case a complete motion operation is executed, 

with appropriate indications on the 3PS Mech status indication and 

3PS camera.

4.3.2.  Checking the gas compartments

Check every vertical section’s gas pressure gauges to verify that 

their readings are between 1.48 to 1.52 psi absolute.
If any gauge reading falls below the minimum value, use a sniffer to 

check for leaks around the switchgear tanks.

4.4.  Qualified personnel

 

WARNING

IMPROPERLY INSTALLING OR MAINTAINING THESE PRODUCTS CAN 

RESULT IN DEATH, SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY, OR PROPERTY DAMAGE. 

 

READ AND UNDERSTAND THESE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE ATTEMPTING 

ANY UNPACKING, ASSEMBLY, OPERATION OR MAINTENANCE OF THE 

EQUIPMENT.  

 

INSTALLATION OR MAINTENANCE SHOULD BE ATTEMPTED ONLY 

BY QUALIFIED PERSONNEL. THIS INSTRUCTION BOOK SHOULD NOT 

BE CONSIDERED ALL INCLUSIVE REGARDING INSTALLATION OR 

MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES. IF FURTHER INFORMATION IS REQUIRED, 

YOU SHOULD CONTACT EATON.

4.5.  General field installation requirements

Power Xpert IGX vertical section installation should be completed 

after construction of the site electrical rooms are completely finished 

and power is available for lighting and field installation.
The destination electrical room should be kept dry and well 

ventilated. Cable vaults for power and control wiring must be 

completed, with structural supports and anchoring points as shown 

in

 

Figure 10.

Indoor operating conditions for the Power Xpert IGX vertical sections 

must conform to an ambient temperature greater than -5 degrees C 

and less than 40 degrees C, altitude less than 1000 m (consult Eaton 

representative for higher altitudes). Ideally, atmospheric conditions 

within the switchgear room shall be free of corrosives, smoke, dust, 

and flammable vapors.

4.6.  Installation requirements

Power Xpert IGX switchgear is designed for installation in the elec-

trical room over cable vaults. It is very important that the installed 

lineup be mounted on a level and flat foundation.
Refer to the customer drawings for installation guidance.
See customer drawings for ingress protection requirements.
All low-voltage power cables and signal wiring entering or exiting 

Power Xpert IGX switchgear enclosure must be sealed appropriately 

to meet ingress protection (IP) requirements of the application.

4.7.  Anchoring shipping groups to the foundation

See 

Figure 9

 for the locations of 18 mm [0.71] diameter mounting 

holes for securing a Power Xpert IGX switchgear assembly vertical 

section to a finished foundation. Use of M16 SAE grade 5 hardware 

tightened to 183 Newton-meters [135 ft –lb] is recommended.
Use of other post-installed mechanical anchor systems, bonded/

adhesive type systems, pre-installed cast-in-place systems such as 

shear lugs, L-bolts, and J-bolts or plug welding the Power Xpert IGX 

switchgear vertical section at the mounting hole locations to cast-in-

place structural steel materials or to a steel house foundation is the 

sole responsibility of others. 
Alternative mounting systems must have equal or greater average 

ultimate tensile and shear load capabilities as SAE grade 5 hardware. 

In addition to the load capabilities of the mounting system, the 

bearing strength and bearing surface at each Power Xpert IGX 

switchgear vertical section mounting hole location must be taken 

into account.
Alternative mounting systems must provide equal or greater bearing 

properties as a Key Belleville’s, Inc., K-1125-E-125 washer or other 

manufacturer’s equal device use with SAE grade 5 hardware at each 

Power Xpert IGX anchor location. Consult a licensed structural or civil 

engineer prior to selecting a mounting system if the system other 

than that recommended is preferred.

4.8.  Installing main bus and coupling the units

The main bus for each phase in Power Xpert IGX vertical sections 

is located inside the isolated gas tanks. These tanks are filled at the 

factory and require no gas handling on site when making main bus 

connections during installation. Shielded insulated main bus links 

are installed into main bus bushings between each vertical section 

to make the connection between phase tanks. A representative 

main bus link is shown in 

Figure 22

Figure 23

 shows the shielded 

insulated bus sheath, and 

Figure 24

 shows the combination as an 

assembled insulated bus with the sheath and ground wire. A main 

bus link for connection to an adjacent vertical section main bus 

bushing is shown in 

Figure 25

.

Summary of Contents for Power Xpert IGX

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Page 2: ...w eaton com IGX Instruction Booklet IB022023EN Effective April 20232 Revision 21 Instructions for the installation and commissioning of Power Xpert IGX medium voltage switchgear This page is intention...

Page 3: ...haser of this equipment is the contract between the purchaser and Eaton NO WARRANTIES EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR MERCHANTABILITY OR WARRANTIES ARI...

Page 4: ...4 1 Qualified personnel 17 4 2 Tool and hardware requirements 17 4 3 Initial inspection before setting in place 17 4 3 1 3PS Mech manual operation 17 4 3 2 Checking the gas compartments 23 4 4 Qualifi...

Page 5: ...res necessary to disable machinery or equipment thereby preventing the release of hazardous energy while employees perform servicing and maintenance LV Low Voltage Low voltage is defined as less than...

Page 6: ...RUCTION BOOK SHOULD NOT BE CONSIDERED ALL INCLUSIVE REGARDING INSTALLATION OR MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES IF FURTHER INFORMATION IS REQUIRED YOU SHOULD CONTACT EATON WARNING DO NOT ATTEMPT ANY WORK ON THIS...

Page 7: ...for arc duct installation for Power Xpert IGX arc resistant medium voltage switchgear IB022025EN Renewal parts TD022008EN 1 4 Eaton contact information For additional information about Eaton products...

Page 8: ...the breaker mechanism Failure to do so could result in injuries Do not use a circuit breaker by itself as the sole means of isolating a high voltage circuit Open or ground the associated 3PS for veri...

Page 9: ...tely All tanks are shipped from the factory with the gas filled at rated pressure All vertical section mounted power cable connectors are shipped with dust proof caps installed 2 2 Power Xpert IGX too...

Page 10: ...ing gas During the vertical section or shipping group installation process use a gas leak detector on each Power Xpert IGX shipping group or vertical section to detect any leaking insulating gas Detec...

Page 11: ...clean dry and well ventilated with a constant interior temperature of no less than 23o F 5o C for extended periods of time Check the area periodically for condensation Store the shipping groups uprig...

Page 12: ...an accompanying industry standard ACI 117 90 may be used to establish the flatness and levelness of the finished foundation It is recommended but not necessary to finish the foundation to the same re...

Page 13: ...issioning of Power Xpert IGX medium voltage switchgear Figure 7 ALL DIMENSIONS ARE IN MM INCHES ALL WEIGHTS ARE IN KG LBS ARC DUCT MINIMUM CEILING HEIGHT ABOVE GEAR 300 11 81 MINIMUM CEILING HEIGHT AB...

Page 14: ...l 20232 Revision 21 Instructions for the installation and commissioning of Power Xpert IGX medium voltage switchgear Figure 8 T ALL DIMENSIONS ARE IN MM INCHES ALL WEIGHTS ARE IN KG LBS NOTE SEE FIGUR...

Page 15: ...on 2 Instructions for the installation and commissioning of Power Xpert IGX medium voltage switchgear Figure 9 ALL DIMENSIONS ARE IN MM INCHES ALL WEIGHTS ARE IN KG LBS NOTE 6 5 4 3 3 1 7 8 1 FRONT ED...

Page 16: ...RED LOAD BEARING SURFACE FOR ANCHORING SYSTEM AND EQUIVALENT SUPPORT FLATNESS AND MAXIMUM DEFLECTION SIZING OF STRUCTURAL SUPPORTS TO BE DETERMINED BY SITE ENGINEER 4 FRONT TO REAR STRUCTURAL SUPPORT...

Page 17: ...ration panel on the front of the enclosure This panel will have either one switch control 3PS Mech only or two switch controls when both 3PS Mech and VT 3PS Mech are supplied The Three Position Switch...

Page 18: ...rt Blocking Plate Lock Ground Keylock Padlock Prevent Ground Keylock Padlock Prevent Connect Keylock Padlock Lock Connect Keylock Padlock Blocking plate padlock hasps 3PS Mech manual operation module...

Page 19: ...turned clockwise to its Isolation switch position Cover is swiveled up To open a Blocking Plate remove the padlock from its hasp if applicable and slide the hasp to the left or right as applicable Wit...

Page 20: ...ich port addresses which function For the Isolation access port slide its padlock hasp from the right position preventive to the left position permissive see Figure 16 Rotate the Selector Key Port cov...

Page 21: ...The Blocking Plate moves allowing access to the hex bolt head Figure 18 Isolation Position open close Grounding Position Port selection key accesses manual control 4 When the Isolation access port is...

Page 22: ...20 Figure 20 CW to close Rotate manual operation t handle to close 6 Once the closed position has been reached remove the Manual Operation T Handle Figure 21 Figure 21 RemovingT Handle after closing s...

Page 23: ...kept dry and well ventilated Cable vaults for power and control wiring must be completed with structural supports and anchoring points as shown in Figure 10 Indoor operating conditions for the Power...

Page 24: ...have no Bubbles Scratches Visible damage Foreign material contaminants Evidence of wear If any surface contamination is noticed on any Main Bus component it must be cleaned Remove any dirt oil or grea...

Page 25: ...p phase tanks 3 Position the next vertical section or shipping group next to the one just secured tie bolt the adjacent sections together and secure the added section or group to the foundation 4 Inst...

Page 26: ...g cloths soaked in cleaning solvent see section 2 2 1 Standard accessories included with Power Xpert IGX 4 Apply silicone grease to the VT inner cone connection 5 Lift the VT using the lifting bracket...

Page 27: ...ion 2 Instructions for the installation and commissioning of Power Xpert IGX medium voltage switchgear Figure 26 Attach vertical sections or shipping groups using 53 cap screws flat washers lock washe...

Page 28: ...2023EN Effective April 20232 Revision 21 Instructions for the installation and commissioning of Power Xpert IGX medium voltage switchgear Figure 27 Main Bus VTs Superstructure optional Power Xpert IGX...

Page 29: ...external voltage transformers located remotely from the cable compartment but connected with cable connectors in the Power Xpert IGX cable compartment All cable termination connectors are provided by...

Page 30: ...Xpert IGX medium voltage switchgear Figure 31 Ground bus splice plate installed between vertical sections 4 18 Arc duct installation When required an arc duct system is custom designed for each Power...

Page 31: ...f common tests that may be performed on the Power Xpert IGX switchgear Consult Eaton engineering services for more information Power Xpert IGX test list Voltage withstand test CTs ratio and polarity V...

Page 32: ...cle 4 Remove the VT from the VT port area 5 Install an insulating plug Eaton Catalog Number 83C3662G01 6 Secure the insulating plug to the VT port by tightening the bolts to 13 Nm 115 in lb See Figure...

Page 33: ...positions are correct Control power ON mechanical testing for each Power Xpert IGX vertical section Put the switchgear into the following state the CB is open the 3PS Mech is in disconnect the 3PS Mec...

Page 34: ...connected that the 3PS Mech cannot be moved to GROUND if voltage is detected by the VDS voltage detection system Verify with the 3PS grounded CB closed and Prevent Breaker Open PBO engaged that the CB...

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