Switch disconnector fuse unit, Type 3KL and

Switch disconnector unit, Type 3KA

Application
Siemens pioneered the AC23A
concept, now widely demanded by
customers/consultants alike. 3KL/
3KA unit are suitable for diverse
applications of switching ranging
from no-load conditions to
stringent conditions e.g. switching
highly inductive loads. They can be
used for mixed resistive, inductive
loads, capacitor banks and both in
AC & DC circuits. Special execution
for corrosive atmosphere are also
available.
Standards
The Switch disconnector fuse and
Switch disconnector conform to
IEC 947-3 and IS 13947-3.
Note:
Switch disconnector fuse units
(SDF) were earlier called fuse
switch units.
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Range
3KL : Switch Disconnector Fuse Unit
Open 32A, 50A, 63A, 100A,
125A, 200A, 250A,
315A, 400A, 630A, 800A
In SS 32A, 63A, 125A,
Enclosure 250A, 400A, 630A
3KA : Switch Disconnector Unit
Open 63A, 125A, 250A, 400A,
630A, 1000A, 1600A
India's most trusted and popular SDF / SD units.
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Benefits
a) Wide range
Single source for,
SDFs, open upto 800 A
SDFs, in SS enclosure upto
630 A
SDs, open upto 1600 A
b) No movement of fuses
Prevents loosening of fuses;
hence reliable short circuit
protection.
c) Suitable for knife blade fuses
Reduced down time for fuse
inspection/replacement.
d) Double break feature*
Isolates the fuses at both the
ends. Thus total protection to
operating personnel.
e) Wide service temperature
range -20C to 55C
Siemens SDFs require no
derating even upto service temp
of +55C. e.g. in a distribution
feeder with a load current of
375A, you may use 3KL unit
rated 400A.
If one uses an unit of other
make (which needs to be
derated at 55C, say by 15%),
it can be used only upto
340A. Thus a 630A unit of that
make may be necessary for
same application. This means
approx. 40% increase in cost
for this particular example.
f) Maintenance free
Very high mechanical life
coupled with an equally high
electrical life eliminates any
need for contact replacement.
g) Positive isolation

All 3KL/3KA satisfy the isolation
requirements of IEC 947 /
IS 13947 standards. This
provides greater safety to
operating personnel.
h) Positive indication of contact
separation
Siemens SDFs come with built
in POSITIVE OFF indicator. For
the purpose of identifying the
ON/OFF state of the unit
reliably, for obvious reasons, the
handle on the door is normally
not preferred by maintenance
personnel / consultants.
In makes without a
POSITIVE OFF indicator, an
auxiliary switch plus lamp
would be required,
amounting to approx. Rs. 300
for 125A SDF. Thus in a typical
125A unit of non-Siemens
make one has to reckon with
an extra cost of approx. 10%.
Of course, the combination of
auxiliary switch plus pilot lamp
is still not as positive as an unit
with built in POSITIVE OFF
indicator.
i) Adjustable drive shaft, to suit
panel depth
Siemens SDFs come with a
telescopic shaft which allows
the panel builder to readily use
it for varying panel depth.
In the case of other makes,
the non-availability of a
telescopic shaft makes the
1. Switch disconnector fuse unit.
2. Fuse-monitor
unit inflexible. Hence the
panel builder has to fabricate
an additional bracket to
adapt unit to his panel depth.
Thereby increasing labour
time & cost e.g. approx.
Rs. 50 for 125A unit.
j) Front Drive
Front drive incorporates door
interlock with defeat facility, and
padlocking as a standard.
k) Neutral Link
Every SDF/SD is provided with
a neutral link. Its terminals are
suitable for accommodating
neutral conductors of half the
cross-section as those of the
maximum permissible main
cables.
l) Phase barriers as standard
Provides greater safety.
m) Fuse monitoring provision
All 3KL units have tapped holes
on lyra contacts to allow
monitoring of fuse state using
Siemens fuse-monitor type
3VU1300-MS00.
n) Suitable for AC loads, DC
loads, capacitor application.
o) Mounting at 90
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in the
vertical plane possible.
p) Completely type tested at
CPRI/ERDA.
* Single Break for 3KA 16, 1600A Switch
disconnector
3KL47 30
Positive OFF
Indicator
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Contact System
The heart of Siemens SDF unit
type 3KL is the unique moving
contact system (see illustration)
comprising multiple silver plated
copper rollers which are spring
loaded, free to rotate around their
axis and firmly anchored.
The spring loading is so designed
that the contact friction is minimised
and rollers rotate to avoid any
tendency of locking or welding.
Fixed contacts are knife blade type.
Hence self cleaning feature is
assured.
Advantages of the Contact
System
High short circuit making and
withstand capacity.
Due to the multiple roller
design, each roller carries only a
fraction of the total current. This
leads to reduction of
electrodynamic repelling forces
when the switch is in ON
position. e.g., in 3KL61, there
are eight rollers at each break
and each roller carries 1/8th of
the total current. When the
switch is ON, the forces in
each phase are reduced to 1/64
of original.
The above feature along with the
high closing speed of the unit
results in high making capacity.
At the same time, when the
contacts are closed, based on
the principle of increase in
attraction due to electrodynamic
force between parallel current
paths, the opening of contacts
under high short circuits [80kA
(rms)] is prevented, thus leading
to high short circuit withstand
capacity.
High breaking capacity
The high breaking capacity
corresponding to AC23A
utilization category at 550V, is
mainly achieved by current
sharing in multiple rollers per
phase.
Long electrical life
Division of current loading
explained earlier leads to
reduction in arcing time and
hence lesser erosion of
contacts thus giving long
electrical life.
Long mechanical life
Lower operating torque, hence
longer mechanical life.
Switch disconnector unit type 3KA
Heavy duty TPN, double break
switch disconnectors, type 3KA are
also available. The principle of
construction is similar to 3KL and,
therefore, they have the same high
performance.
Switch disconnector fuse unit type 3KL
3KL25 30
3KL Contact System
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Selection Table for SDF unit and SD unit
Rated Suitable for HRC fuse type Order No. for SDF Order No. for SDF Order no. for Order no. for
Operational unit in open unit in sheet-steel SD unit in open TIN plated SDF
Current execution without housing without execution unit for corrosive
at 550V, 50Hz, 3ph Fuses Fuses atmosphere*
32A 3NA 38 DIN 3KL47 30-1YA00 3KL47 37-1YA00
50A 3NA 38 DIN 3KL49 30-1YA00
63A 3NA 38 DIN 3KL50 30-1YA00 3KL50 37-1YA00 3KA50 30-1YA00 3KL50 30-3YA00
32A 3NWTIA BS 3KL47 30-1YJ00
50A 3NWTIA BS 3KL49 30-1YJ00
63A 3NWTIA/3NWTIS BS 3KL50 30-1YJ00
100A 3NA 38 DIN 3KL51 30-1YA00
125A 3NA 38 DIN 3KL52 30-1YA00 3KL52 37-1YA00 3KA52 30-1YA00 3KL52 30-3YA00
200A 3NA 31 DIN 3KL54 30-1YA00
250A 3NA 31 DIN 3KL25 30-1YA00 3LK25 37-1YA00 3KA25 30-1YA00 3KL25 30-3YA00
315A 3NA 32 DIN 3KL31 30-1YA00
400A 3NA 32 DIN 3KL41 30-1YA00 3KL41 37-1YA00 3KA41 30-1YA00 3KL41 30-3YA00
630A 3NA 33 DIN 3KL61 30-1YA00 3KL61 37-1YA00 3KA61 30-1YA00 3KL61 30-3YA00
800A 3NWTSLS BS 3KL81 30-1YJ00
1000A 3KA10 30-1YA00
1600A 3KA16 30-1YA00
Note : SDF/SD units supplied in Siemens drawout MCCs and PCCs are slightly different from the ones described herein. We request you
to get in touch with our nearest sales office for replacement requirements.
* In case of tin plated SDFs, please contact Siemens for derating factor.
Selection Table for 3KL/3KA Accessories
Description 3KL47/49/50 3KL51/52 3KL54/25/31/41 3KL61/3KL81
3KA50 3KA52 3KA25/41/61 3KA10/3KA16
Order No. Order No. Order No. Order No.
Phase Barriers 3KX34 87-1YA 3KX34 87-1YA 3KX35 57-1YA 3KX35 87-1YA
Protection Guard Kit 3KX34 87-1YB 3KX35 27-1YB 3KX35 57-1YB 3KX35 87-1YB
Aux. Switch Kit (1NO + 1NC) 3SB14 00-0A 3KX35 22-1YC 3KX35 52-1YC 3KX35 82-1YC
Aux. Switch Kit (2NO + 2NC) 3KX35 22-1YD 3KX35 52-1YD 3KX35 82-1YD
Front Drive with door -
interlock, defeat and 8UC61 8UC62 8UC63 8UC64
padlocking facility
Add-on switched neutral 3KX35 28-1YN 3KX35 58-1YN 3KX35 88-1YN
+
Castell interlock
(2 locks & 2 keys)
3KX35 88-1YP
F
3KX35 88-1YP
F
Switch coupler to replace old 8UC92 55 8UC92 55
3KX drive by new 8UC drive
Depth Setting Template
(for quick and correct 8UC60 46
mounting of 8UC drive)
+ For 3KL61 and 3KL81 only.
F
The 11th place of the order number indicates the alphabet type of the lock & key; combinations available are A,B,C,D,E & F.
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Technical data
Data Switch disconnector fuse unit Switch disconnector unit
3KL47 3KL49 3KL50 3KL51 3KL52 3KL54 3KL25 3KL31 3KL41 3KL61 3KL81 3KA50 3KA52 3KA25 3KA41 3KA61 3KA10 3KA16
Service temperature w/o derating

-20
o
C to +55
o
C

-20C to +55C

Rated continuous current 32A 50A 63A 100A 125A 200A 250A 315A 400A 630A 800A 63A 125A 250A 400A 630A 1000A 1600A
Rated insulation voltage

660V

660V

Rated voltage at 50Hz*

550V

550V

le/AC22 at 550V, 50Hz, 3ph 32A 50A 63A 100A 125A 200A 250A 315A 400A 630A 800A 63A 125A 250A 400A 630A 1000A 1600
+
A
le/AC23A at 550V, 50 Hz, 3ph 20A 32A 63A 100A 125A 200A 250A 315A 400A 630A 800A 63A 125A 250A 400A 630A 1000A 1600
+
A
Maximum permissible 32A 50A 63A 100A 125A 200A 250A 315A 400A 630A 800A 63A 125A 250A 400A 630A 1000A 1600
+
A
fuse rating (backup HRC fuse
in case of 3KA)
Siemens HRC fuses - DIN 3NA38 3NA38 3NA38 3NA38 3NA38 3NA31 3NA31 3NA32 3NA32 3NA33

Type 3NA3 @ @
(See note)
Siemens HRC fuses - Bolted 3NWTIA 3NWTIA 3NWTIA/ 3NWTSLS @ @
3NWTIS (See note)
Rated short circuit making
capacity (rms) with maximum
permissible
Siemens HRC fuses - DIN

80kA

80kA
Siemens HRC fuses - Bolted 80kA 80kA 80kA 80kA
Fused short circuit withstand
current (rms) with maximum
permissible
Siemens HRC fuses - DIN

80kA

80kA
Siemens HRC fuses - Bolted 80kA 80kA 80kA 80kA
Rated short time withstand current

not applicable

2kA 8kA 14kA 20kA 25kA 50kA 50kA
(1 sec rating - rms)
Suitable for max. 12 14 29 46 58 95 116 145 186 294 374 29 58 116 186 186 467 Upon
capacitor bank (KVAR) enquiry
Mechanical life in switching cycles 15000 15000 15000 15000 15000 10000 10000 10000 10000 5000 3000 15000 15000 10000 10000 10000 5000 3000
Terminal size suitable for AI
cables with lugs
Main Terminals mm
2
1x35 1x35 1x35 1x70 1x70 1x300 1x300 1x300 2x300 2x400 2x630 1x35 1x70 1x300 2x300 2x400 2x630 4x60x10
++
Neutral Terminal mm
2
1x16 1x16 1x16 1x35 1x35 1x50 1x150 1x150 2x150 2x185 2x300 1x16 1x35 1x150 2x150 2x185 2x300 2x40x10
++
Approx. weight of unit in open 0.65 0.65 0.7 2.7 2.7 7 7 7.5 8 14 15 0.65 2.7 7 8 8 11.7 16
execution without drive and fuses Kgs Kgs Kgs Kgs Kgs Kgs Kgs Kgs Kgs Kgs Kgs Kgs Kgs Kgs Kgs Kgs Kgs Kgs
Ratings of Aux. Switches
Continuous current 10A 10A 10A 10A 10A 10A 10A 10A 10A 10A 10A 10A 10A 10A 10A 10A 10A 10A
Rated voltage, AC, 50Hz 500V 500V 500V 500V 500V 500V 500V 500V 500V 500V 500V 500V 500V 500V 500V 500V 500V 500V
DC 600V 600V 600V 600V 600V 600V 600V 600V 600V 600V 600V 600V 600V 600V 600V 600V 600V 600V
le/AC12 at 415V 10A 10A 10A 10A 10A 10A 10A 10A 10A 10A 10A 10A 10A 10A 10A 10A 10A 10A
le/DC12 at 110V 4A 4A 4A 4A 4A 4A 4A 4A 4A 4A 4A 4A 4A 4A 4A 4A 4A 4A
Maximum fuse rating for short 10A 10A 10A 10A 10A 10A 10A 10A 10A 10A 10A 10A 10A 10A 10A 10A 10A 10A
circuit protection : delayed action
cartridge type
@ Use fuses of reputed make only +AC 21 at 500V, 50Hz ++ Flats
* Higher rated voltages - on enquiry
DC Ratings of Switch disconnector fuse unit and Switch disconnector unit
Type Type of connection DC rating
3KL 47 Two poles in series le/DC23 at 220V = 20A
Two poles in series Three poles in series le/DC23 at 440V = 20A
3KL 49 Two poles in series le/DC23 at 220V = 32A
+ve -ve Three poles in series le/DC23 at 440V = 32A
3KL50/3KA50 Two poles in series le/DC23 at 220V = 63A
Three poles in series le/DC23 at 440V = 63A
3KL51 Two poles in series le/DC23 at 220V = 100A
Three poles in series le/DC23 at 440V = 100A
3KL52/3KA52 Two poles in series le/DC23 at 220V = 125A
Three poles in series Three poles in series le/DC23 at 440V = 125A
3KL54 Two poles in series le/DC22 at 440V = 200A
3KL25/3KA25/3KL31 +ve
3KL41/3KA41 Two poles in series le/DC22 at 440V = 250A
3KA61
3KL61 To Load Two poles in series le/DC22 at 440V = 630A
3KA10 L = Load
3KA16 Upon Enquiry
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Type: 3KL47 3/3KL49 3/3KL50 3 (Suitable for DIN fuses)
Type: 3KL51 3 / 52 3 (Suitable for DIN fuses)
Type: 3KL47 3/3KL49 3/3KL50 3 (Suitable for bolted fuses)
Switch disconnector fuse units in open execution
All dimensions are in mm.
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Type: 3KL61 3 (Suitable for DIN fuses)
Type: 3KL81 3 (Suitable for bolted fuses)
Type: 3KL54 3/3KL25 3/3KL31 3/3KL41 3
(Suitable for DIN fuses)
Switch disconnector fuse units in open execution
Switch disconnector fuse type A B C D E F
3KL54 / 3KL25 / 3KL31 234 12.5 66.5 80 4 203/217
3KL41 245 12.5 70 75 6 217
All dimensions are in mm.
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Type: 3KL47 37 / 3KL50 37 / 3KL52 37
Switch disconnector fuse units in sheet steel enclosure
Type: 3KL25 37 / 3KL41 37 / 3KL61 37
Mounting Dimensions of sheet steel housing
Type of Switch disconnector fuse A B C D E F G H I J
3KL25 37 80 4 400 300 60 215 26.5 180 176 6.5
3KL41 37 75 6 400 300 60 215 26.5 180 176 6.5
3KL61 37 95 6 400 395 96 262 25 208 223.5 2.5
Type of Switch disconnector fuse A B C D
3KL47 37 / 3KL50 37 / 3KL52 37 220 180 30 30
3KL25 37 / 3KL41 37 370 180 15 60
3KL61 37 320 208 40 96
All dimensions are in mm.
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Type: 3KA50 3
Switch disconnector units in open execution
Type: 3KA52 3
Type: 3KA25 3 / 3KA41 3 / 3KA61 3
Dimensions in mm
Switch type A B C D E F
3KA 253 234 12.5 66.5 80 4 147
3KA 413 254 12.5 66.5 80 4 147
3KA 613 270 15 70 75 6 156
All dimensions are in mm.
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Type: 3KA10 3
Type: 3KA16
All dimensions are in mm.
Switch disconnector units in open execution
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8UC6 Front Drive Some Features
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I Door interlock defeat facility
Push through knockout (a) and actuate with any pin to defeat
door interlock.
Locking facility in OFF position.
I Basic design
a Handle with masking frame d Fixing screws
b Gasket e Drive coupler
c Door f Operating shaft
Installation
' Mounting position for switches and rotary mechanisms with
0 position.
^ Door hinge spacing.
Tolerances of drive coupler and operating or extension shaft.
Required position of drive coupler with respect to handle.
Pull-out strength : The pull-out strength (=being pulled of the
shaft or destruction of the mechanism) of locked mechanisms is
800N with pulling force exerted directly on the mechanism in
the direction of the shaft.
T Removing the
door interlock
The hooks (b)
serve only to
secure during
transport.
T
T Mounting position of Switch Coupler for 3KL 54/25/31/
41/61/81 for coupling with 8UC63 and 8UC64 drives.
T
Drive coupler
Operating or
extension
shaft
Door drilling dimensions (8UC61 / 8UC62) Door drilling dimensions (8UC63 / 8UC64)
8UC6 Front Drive Installation and adjustment dimensions
* 3KL47/48/49/50/51/52, 3KA50/52, RHOEBO, 3VU9133/63, 3RV19.26/36/46
** 3KL54/25/31/41/61/81, 3KA25/41/61/10/16, RHOFBO/JBO/MBO
All dimensions are in mm.
(Not to scale)
Siemens Ltd.
Standard Products Division
Control and Distribution Products
Fax : (022) 760 0076
Siemens Ltd. 069910 UNIFORM
SGR-01-109-035
This replaces SGR-01-109-034
Product development is a continuous process. Consequently,
the data indicated in this leaflet is subject to change without
prior notice. For latest issue contact our Sales Offices.
Sequence for mounting the 8UC drive.
1. Mount the product inside
the panel.
2. Make the cut-outs on the
panel door. (Ref. Door
drilling dimensions below)
3. Mount drive coupler on the
shaft of the unit.
4. Close the panel door fully,
as is the case during
operation.
5. Adjust the drive coupler
with the help of Depth
Setting Template as shown.
6. Mount the handle of the
8UC on the panel door.
(Not to scale)
SDF/SD Unit Front Drive L D H K K
(Min) (Max)
3KL47/49/50 8UC61 36 28 66 180 260
3KA50
3KL51/52 8UC62 62 28 66 180 240
3KA52
3KL54/25/31/41 8UC63 140 40 88 231 256
3KA25/41/61
3KL61/81 8UC64 200 40 88 285 310
3KA10/16
Check for easy
movement of door
interlock.
1) Dimension to
be adjusted