ONE device - TWO functions

Disconnecting Circuit-Breaker
Reliable and safe

In switchgear, isolating distances in air combined

with circuit-breakers are used to protect the
circuit state in the grid.
Siemens developed a combined device in which
the isolating distance has been integrated in the
SF6 gas compartment in order to reduce environ-
mental influence. The combined device (DCB -
Disconnecting Circuit-Breaker) is used as a circuit-
breaker and additionally as a disconnector – two 3AP2 DCB interlock indicator
functions combined in one device.

The DCB was developed on the basis of a higher-

rated standard 3AP circuit-breaker to provide the
higher dielectric properties required. Due to the
SF6-insulated disconnector function there is no
visible opening distance anymore. The proper
function of the kinematic chain has been most
thoroughly verified. The closest attention was
paid to developing a mechanical interlock which
guarantees that the circuit-breaker remains in
open position when used as a disconnector. When
this mechanical interlock is activated, it is impos-
sible to close the breaker. The current status of
the DCB can also be controlled electrically and is
shown by well visible position indicators.
In addition an air-insulated earthing switch could
be mounted onto the supporting structure. Its
earthing function was realized by a well-estab-
lished earthing switch with a maintenance-free
contact system from Ruhr tal, a
Siemens Company.
The disconnecting circuit-breakers are type
tested according to class M2 and C2 of
IEC 62271-108, a specific standard for combined
switching devices.
Combining the strengths of our well proven
3AP1 DCB 145 kV with earthing switch
product portfolio, we can provide a new type of
device which fulfills customers’ needs for highest
reliability and safety, while saving space and costs
at the same time.

3AP1/2 DCB for 145 kV and 420 kV

Answers for energy.

 Your advantages:
„„ Highest reliability by applying well-
proven and established components
from Siemens circuit-breakers and
Ruhrtal earthing switches
„„ Highest availability due to reduced
maintenance interruptions
„„ Costs and space saving solution by
combining circuit-breaker and discon-
nector in one device
„„ Minimized costs for transportation,
maintenance, installation and commis-
sioning as well as civil works (founda-
tion, steel, cable ducts etc.)
„„ Compact and intelligent interlocking
and position indicating device
„„ Optionally available without earthing
switch
„„ From one source (documentation and
technical support, assembling and
installation, training, 24-hour-service)
3AP1 DCB 145 kV with earthing switch 3AP2 DCB 420 kV

Technical Data 3AP1 DCB 3AP2 DCB

Rated voltage [kV] 145 420

Number of interrupter units per pole 1 2
Rated power frequency withstand voltage [kV] 275 / 315 520 / 610
Rated lightning impulse withstand voltage [kV] 650 / 750 1425 / 1665
Rated switching impulse withstand voltage [kV] n.a. 1050 / 1245
Rated normal current up to [A] 3150 4000
Rated short-circuit breaking current [kArms] 40 (31.5) 40
*)
Ambient temperature [°C] -40 ... +40 -40 ... +40
Insulating medium SF6 SF6
Classification CB M2, C2 M2, C2
Classification DS M2 M2
**)
Insulators composite composite
Attached earthing switch (optional) yes no
Type tested according to IEC 62271 - 108

*)
other ambient temperature values on request
**)
or porcelain

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