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SM6 range Contents
3 to 24 kV
Presentation
Presentation
The experience of a world leader 2
The range’s advantages 3
The references of a leader 4
Quality assurance 5
SM6 range
Field of application 6
Units for all functions 8
Conditions d’exploitation 14
SM6 range
Main characteristics 15
Factory-built cubicles description 16
Compartments description 18
Safety of people 20
Telecontrol of power distribution networks 24
A range of FPIs for underground networks 25
Description of the control/monitoring and protection functions 26
Characteristics of the functional units

Functional units selection 28
Automatic control equipment 42
Characteristics of
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Operating mechanisms 43
Auxiliaries 46
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Motor option and releases for Evolis circuit breakers 47
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Current transformers 48
Voltage transformers 50
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Transformers protection 51
Motors protection with CRM units 52
Interlocks 53
Connections
Connections
Connections selection table 55
Cable-connection from below 56
Cable-connection height 56
Trenches depth 57
Trench diagrams example 58
Installation
Dimensions and weights 60
Installation
Units dimensions 61
Layout examples 63
Protecting the environment 64
A full range of services 65
Appendices
Trip curves for VIP 300 LL or LH relays 66
Appendices
Trip curves for VIP 200 and VIP 201 relays 67

Trip curves for VIP 35 relays 68
Fusarc CF fuses - Fuse and limitation curves 69
Solefuse fuses - Fuse and limitation curves 70
Personal notes 71
Schneider Electric 1
Presentation The experience of a world leader
The Schneider Electric group’s experience extends over forty years

in factory-built cubicles and over twenty five years in SF6 technology
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for Medium Voltage switchgear.

This experience means that today Schneider Electric can propose
a complementary range: DMV-A, DMV-D, DMV-S vacuum type circuit
breaker cubicles and internal arc cubicles 16 kA.1 s to reinforced the safety
of people.
This gives you the advantage of unique experience, that of a world leader,
with over half a million SF6 Medium Voltage units installed throughout
the world.
Putting this experience at your service and remaining attentive to your

requirements is the spirit of active partnership that we want to develop
in offering you the SM6 range.
The modular SM6 range is a range of harmonised cubicles equipped

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with SF6 or vacuum air breaking technology switchgear.

These cubicles allow you to produce all your Medium Voltage substation
requirements up to 24 kV by superposing their various functions.
The result of in-depth analysis of your requirements, both now and in the
future, SM6 cubicles mean that you can take advantage of all the features
of both a modern and proven technology.
1975: innovation
Sulphur hexafluoride (SF6) is first used in an MV switch for an MV/LV
transformer substation, with the VM6.
1989: experience
Over 300,000 VM6 cubicles equipped networks throughout the world.
1991: innovation and experience

Cumulated with the second generation of SM6 modular SF6 cubicles.
2001: a leading position

b with over 400,000 SM6 cubicles installed around the world,
Schneider Electric consolidates its position as uncontested leader
in the Medium Voltage field.
b development of the offer with the arrival of a range of vacuum type
circuit breaker cubicles.
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Presentation The range’s advantages
Upgradability
Presentation
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SM6, a comprehensive range

b a comprehensive offer covering your current and future requirements;
b a design adapted to the extension of your installations;
b a catalogue of functions for all your applications;
b a product designed to be in compliance with standards constraints;
b options to anticipate the telecontrol of your installations.
Compactness
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SM6, an optimised range

b compact units, with low increment cubicles;
b rationalised space requirement for switchboard installation;
b reduction of civil works costs;
b easy integration in factory-built outdoor substations for which the SM6
is particularly well designed.
Maintenance
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SM6, a range with reduced maintenance

b the active parts (breaking and earthing) are integrated in an SF6-filled,
“sealed for life” unit;
b the control mechanisms, are intented to function with reduced
maintenance under normal operating conditions;
b enhanced electrical endurance when breaking.
Ease of installation
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SM6, a simple range to incorporate

b reduced dimensions and weights;
b only one civil works layout;
b a solution adapted to cable connection;
b simplified switchboard busbar design.
Ease and safe to operate

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SM6, a proven range

b a three position switch to block incorrect switching;
b the earthing disconnector has full closing capacity;
b positive breaking of position indicators;
b internal arcing withstand in the cable and switchgear compartments;
b clear and animated display diagrams;
b switching lever with an “anti-reflex” function;
b compartmented cubicles.
SM6: a range designed with telecontrol in mind

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SM6 switchgear is perfectly adapted to telecontrol applications.

Motorised, either when installed or at a later date on-site without
any interruption in service, SM6 combines with the Easergy T200
remote control interface. You therefore benefit from a ready-to connect
unit that is easy to incorporate providing guaranteed switchgear operation.
SM6: a range with adapted protection devices

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With the SM6, Schneider Electric proposes solutions for protection

and energy management; the Sepam and VIP or relay ranges protect
installations, providing continuity of electrical supply and reducing downtime.
Presentation The references of a leader
SM6, a world-wide product
Asia/Middle East
b Pasteur Institute, Cambodia
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b Tian he City, China
b Sanya Airport, China
b Bank of China, Beijing, Jv Yanta, China
b Jing Guang Hotel, JGH, China
b Plaza Hotel, Jakarta, Indonesia
b Bali Airport, Indonesia
b Wakasa Control Center, Japan
b Otaru Shopping center, Japan
b New City of Muang, Thong Than, Kanjanapas,
Thailand
b Danang and Quinhon Airport, Vanad, Vietnam
b British Embassy, Oman
b KBF Palace Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
b Raka Stadium, Saudi Arabia
b Bilkent University, Turkey
b TADCO, BABOIL development, United Arab Emirates
Africa
b ONAFEX, Hilton Hotel, Algeria
b Yaounde University, Cameroon
b Karoua Airport, Cameroon
b Libreville Airport, Gabon
b Ivarto Hospital, CORIF, Madagascar
b Central Bank of Abuja, ADEFEMI, Nigeria
b OCI Dakar, Oger international, CGE, Senegal
b Bamburi cement Ltd, Kenya
b Ivory Electricity Company, Ivory Coast
South America/Pacific
b Lamentin Airport, CCIM, Martinique
b Space Centre, Kourou, Guyana
b Mexico City Underground System, Mexico
b Santiago Underground System, Chile
b Cohiba Hotel, Havana, Cuba
b Iberostar Hotel, Bavaro, Dominican Republic
b Aluminio Argentino Saic SA, Argentina
Europe
b EDF, France
b Eurotunnel, France
b Futuroscope, Poitiers, France
b François Mitterrand Library, France
b Nestlé company headquarters, France
b Stade de France, Paris, France
b Kronofrance, France
b TLM Terminal , Folkestone, Great Britain
b Zaventem Airport, Belgium
b Krediebank Computer Centre, Belgium
b Bucarest Pumping station, Rumania
b Prague Airport, Czech Republic
b Philipp Morris St Petersburg, Russia
b Ligget Ducatt Tobacco Factory, Russia
b Kremlin Moscow, Russia
b Allibert Tarazona, Spain
Presentation Quality assurance
Quality certified to ISO 9001
A major advantage
Presentation
Schneider Electric has integrated a functional organisation into each
of its units. The main mission of this organisation is to check the quality
and the compliance with standards.
This procedure is:
b uniform throughout all departments;
b recognised by many customers and approved organisations.
But it is above all its strict application that has enabled recognition
to be obtained by an independent organisation:
The French Quality Assurance Association (AFAQ).
The quality system for the design and manufacture of SM6 units
has been certified in conformity with the requirements of the ISO 9001
quality and ISO 9002 quality assurance model.
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Meticulous and systematic controls

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During manufacture, each SM6 is subject to systematic routine testing

which aims to check the quality and conformity:
b sealing testing;
b filling pressure testing;
b opening and closing rate testing;
b switching torque measurement;
b dielectric testing;
b conformity with drawings and plans.
The results obtained are written and reported on the test certificate for each
device by the quality control department.
The environmental management system adopted by Schneider Electric

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production sites that produce the SM6 have been assessed and judged
to be in conformity with requirements in the ISO 14001 standard.
SM6 range Field of application
The SM6 range is made up of modular units containing fixed or withdrawable

metal-enclosed SF6 switchgear, using sulphur hexafluoride (SF6) or vacuum:
b switch-disconnector;
b SF1, SFset or Evolis circuit breaker;
b Rollarc 400 or 400 D contactor;
b disconnector.
SM6 units are used for the MV section in MV/LV transformer substations in public
distribution systems and MV consumer or distribution substations up to 24 kV.
MV/LV transformer substations

UTE standard
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MV consumer substation
(MV metering)
IM IM CM DM2 QM PM IM
incoming
line of
the main
distribution switchboard
Combined public distribution/ MV consumer substation Substation

Consumer substation (LV metering)
PM IM IM GIM QM IM IM QM GAM QM
Unit definitions
Below is the list of SM6 range units used in MV/LV
transformer substations and industrial distribution
substations:
b IM, IMC, IMB switch;
b EMB busbar earthing;
b PM fused switch;
b QM, QMC, QMB fuse-switch combination;
b CRM contactor and contactor with fuses;
b DM1-A, DM1-D, DM1-S single-isolation
SF6 type circuit breaker; outgoing line toward
other ring substations
b DMV-A, DMV-D, DMV-S single-isolation
vacuum type circuit breaker;
Other standards
b DM1-W, DM1-Z withdrawable single-isolation
MV consumer substations
SF6 type circuit breaker; (MV metering)
b DM2 double-isolation SF6 type circuit breaker;
IM IM DM1-D GBC-A QM DM1-S
b CM, CM2 voltage transformers;
b GBC-A, GBC-B current and/or voltage
measurements;
b NSM-cables for main incoming and standby;
b NSM-busbars for main incoming and cables
for standby;
b GIM intermediate bus unit;
b GEM extension unit;
b GBM connection unit;
b GAM2, GAM incoming cable connection unit;
b SM disconnector;
b TM MV/LV transformer unit for auxiliaries;
b other units, consult us. outgoing line toward other ring substations
incoming line of the main distribution switchboard
SM6 range Field of application
Industrial distribution substations
SM6 range
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Distribution switchboard
DM1-A CM QMC IM IM DM1-D GBM DM1-A QMC CM
incoming line incoming line

of private MV substation of private MV substation
MV/LV transformer substations
PM NSM-busbars GBM SM TM NSM-cables QM CRM CRM DM1-W
standby standby
generator source utility source
Distribution switchboard
CM QM QM IMC IMB GBM IMC QM CM
incoming line incoming line

of private MV substation of private MV substation
SM6 range Units for all functions
Connection to the networks

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28 Switch unit Switch unit Switch unit
IM (375 or 500 mm) IMC (500 mm) with or without
earthing disconnector
right or left outgoing line
IMB (375 mm)
Fuse-switch protection
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29 Fused-switch unit
PM (375 mm)
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30 Fuse-switch Fuse-switch Fuse-switch

combination unit combination unit combination unit
QM (375 mm) QMC (625 mm) right or left outgoing line
QMB (375 mm)
Contactor protection
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31 Contactor unit Fused-contactor unit
CRM (750 mm) CRM (750 mm)
SF6 circuit-breaker protection

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32 Single-isolation Single-isolation
circuit breaker unit circuit breaker unit
DM1-A (750 mm) right or left outgoing line
DM1-D (750 mm)
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33 Single-isolation Double-isolation
circuit breaker unit with circuit breaker unit
autonomous protection right or left outgoing line
DM1-S (750 mm) DM2 (750 mm)
SF6 circuit-breaker protection

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34 Withdrawable single-isolation Withdrawable single-isolation
DM1-W (750 mm) right outgoing line
DM1-Z (750 mm)
Vacuum circuit-breaker protection

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35 Single-isolation Single-isolation
DMV-A (625 mm) right outgoing line
DMV-D (625 mm)
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36 Single-isolation
circuit breaker unit with
autonomous protection
DMV-S (625 mm)
MV metering
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36 Voltage transformers for mains Voltage transformers for mains
with earthed neutral system with insulated neutral system
CM (375 mm) CM2 (500 mm)
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37 Current and/or voltage Current and/or voltage

measurement unit measurement unit
right or left outgoing line GBC-B (750 mm)
GBC-A (750 mm)
Casings
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38 Intermediate bus unit Extension unit Connection unit
GIM (125 mm) VM6/SM6 right or left outgoing line
GEM (125 mm) GBM (375 mm)
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39 Incoming Incoming
cable-connection unit cable-connection unit
GAM2 (375 mm) GAM (500 mm)
Other functions
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40 Disconnector unit MV/LV transformer unit Busbar earthing
SM (375 or 500 mm) for auxiliaries compartment
TM (375 mm) EMB (375 mm)
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41 Cables power supply Busbars power supply

for main incoming line for main incoming line
and standby line on right or left and cables
NSM-cables (750 mm) for standby line
NSM-busbars (750 mm)
SM6 range Operating conditions
In addition to its technical characteristics, SM6 units are designed for indoor installations (IP2XC).
SM6 meets requirements concerning Their compact dimensions are:
b 375 mm to 750 mm wide;
protection of life and property as well as b 1600 mm high;
ease of installation, operation and protecting b 840 mm deep…
the environment. … this makes for easy installation in small rooms or prefabricated substations.
Cables are connected via the front.
All control functions are centralised on a front plate, thus simplifying operation.
The units may be equipped with a number of accessories (relays, toroids,
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instrument transformers, surge arrestor, telecontrol, etc.).
Standards
SM6 units meet all the following recommendations, standards and specifications:
b recommendations:
IEC 60298, 60265, 60129, 60694, 60420, 60056, 61958;
b UTE standards:
NFC 13.100, 13.200, 64.130, 64.160;
b EDF specifications:
HN 64-S-41, 64-S-43.
Designation
SM6 units are identified by a code including:
b an indication of the function, i.e. the electrical diagram code: IM, QM, DM1, CM,
DM2, etc.
b the rated current: 400 - 630 - 1250 A;
b the rated voltage: 7.2 - 12 - 17.5 - 24 kV;
b the maximum short-time withstand current values:
12.5 - 16 - 20 - 25 kA.1 s;
b the colour is of RAL 9002 type (frosted satin white).
Example for a unit designated: IM 400 - 24 - 12.5
b IM indicates an “incoming” or “outgoing” unit;
b 400 indicates the rated current is 400 A;
b 24 indicates the rated voltage is 24 kV;
b 12.5 indicates the short-time withstand current is 12.5 kA.1 s.
SM6 range Main characteristics
The hereunder values are for working Rated voltage (kV) 7.2 12 17.5 24
temperatures from -5°C up to +40°C and Insulation level
for a setting up at an altitude below 1000 m. 50 Hz, 1 mn insulation 20 28 38 50
(kV rms) isolation 23 32 45 60
1.2/50 µs insulation 60 75* 95 125
(kV peak) isolation 70 85 110 145
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Breaking capacity
transformer off load (A) 16
cables off load (A) 25
short-time withstand 25 630 - 1250 A
current (kA.1 s) 20 630 - 1250 A
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16 630 - 1250 A
12.5 400 - 630 - 1250 A
The making capacity is equal to 2.5 times the short-time withstand current.
* 60 kV peak for the CRM unit.
General characteristics
Maximum breaking capacity
Rated voltage (kV) 7.2 12 17.5 24
Units
IM, IMC, IMB, 630 A
NSM-cables, NSM-busbars
Internal arc withstand:
PM, QM, QMC, QMB 25 kA 20 kA
b standard:12.5 kA. 0.7 s;
b enhanced:16 kA. 1 s. CRM 10 kA 8 kA
CRM with fuses 25 kA 12.5 kA
Protection index: SF6 circuit breaker range:
b units: IP2XC; DM1-A, DM1-D, DM1-W, 25 kA 20 kA
b between compartments: IP2x. DM1-Z, DM1-S, DM2
vacuum circuit breaker range:
DMV-A, DMV-D, DMV-S 25 kA 20 kA
Endurance
Units mechanical electrical
endurance endurance
Electro-magnetic compatibility: IM, IMC, IMB, IEC 60265 IEC 60265
b relays: 4 kV withstand capacity, PM, 1000 operations 100 breaks
as per recommendation IEC 60801.4; QM*, QMC*, QMB*, class E3 at In, p.f. = 0.7
b compartments: NSM-cables, NSM-busbars class M1
v electrical field: CRM Rollarc 400 IEC 60056 IEC 60056
- 40 dB attenuation at 100 MHz, 300000 operations 100000 breaks at 320 A
- 20 dB attenuation at 200 MHz; 300000 breaks at 250 A
v magnetic field: 20 dB attenuation below 30 MHz. Rollarc 400D 100000 operations 100000 breaks at 200 A
SF6 circuit breaker range:
Temperatures:
The cubicles must be stored in a dry area free DM1-A, DM1-D, DM1-W, IEC 60056 IEC 60056
from dust and with limited temperature variations. DM1-Z, DM1-S, DM2 10000 operations 40 breaks at 12.5 kA
10000 breaks
b for stocking: from -40°C to +70°C, at In, p.f. = 0.7
b for working: from -5°C to +40°C, vacuum circuit breaker range:
b other temperatures, consult us. DMV-A, DMV-D, DMV-S IEC 60056 IEC 60056
25000 operations 100 breaks at 25 kA
* as per recommendation IEC 60420, three breakings at p.f. = 0.2

b 1730 A under 12 kV,
b 1400 A under 24 kV,
b 2600 A under 5.5 kV.
SM6 range Factory-built cubicles description
Switch and fuse protection cubicles

Cubicles are made up of five compartments separated by metal
or insulating partitions.
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1 switchgear: switch-disconnector and earthing switch in an enclosure filled

2 with SF6 and satisfying “sealed pressure system” requirements.
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2 busbars: all in the same horizontal plane, thus enabling later switchboard
extensions and connection to existing equipment.
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3 connection: accessible through front, connection to the lower switch-disconnector
and earthing switch terminals (IM cubicles) or the lower fuse-holders (PM and
QM cubicles). This compartment is also equipped with an earthing switch downstream
from the MV fuses for the protection units.
4 operating mechanism: contains the elements used to operate the switch-

disconnector and earthing switch and actuate the corresponding indications
3 (positive break).
5 low voltage: installation of a terminal block (if motor option installed), LV fuses and
compact relay devices.
If more space is required, an additional enclosure may be added on top of the cubicle.
Optional, switch cubicles (IM) can also be fitted with:

b control motorisation;
b surge arrestors.
SF6 circuit breaker cubicles

1 switchgear: disconnector(s) and earth switch(es), in enclosures filled with SF6
and satisfying “sealed pressure system” requirements.
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2 extensions and connection to existing equipment.
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3 connection and switchgear: accessible through front, connection to the downstream
terminals of the circuit breaker.
Two circuit breaker offers are possible:
4 b SF1: combined with an electronic relay and standard sensors (with or without
an auxiliary power supply;
b SFset: autonomous set equipped with an electronic protection system and special
sensors (requiring no auxiliary power supply).
3 4 operating mechanism: contains the elements used to operate the disconnector(s),

the circuit breaker and the earthing switch and actuate the corresponding indications.
5 low voltage: installation of compact relay devices (Statimax) and test terminal boxes.
Optional, cubicles may be fitted with:

b current and voltage transformers;
b circuit breaker control motorisation;
4 b surge arrestors.
SM6 range Factory-built cubicles description
Vacuum type circuit breaker cubicles

1 switchgear: disconnector(s) and earth switch(es), in enclosures filled with SF6 and
satisfying and one vacuum circuit breaker, “sealed pressure system” requirements.
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3 connection and switchgear: accessible through front, connection to the downstream
terminals of the circuit breaker.
4 b Evolis: device associated with an electronic relay and standard sensors
(with or without auxiliary source);
4 operating mechanism: contains the elements used to operate the disconnector(s),
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3 the circuit breaker and the earthing switch and actuate the corresponding indications.
5 low voltage: installation of compact relay devices (VIP) and test terminal boxes.
Optional, cubicles may be fitted with:

b current and voltage transformers;
b circuit breaker control motorisation;
b surge arrestors.
Contactor cubicles
1 switchgear: disconnector and earthing switch and contactor in enclosures filled
with SF6 and satisfying “sealed pressure system” requirements.
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3 connection and switchgear: accessible through front.
This compartment is also equipped with an earthing switch downstream.
The Rollarc contactor may be equipped with fuses.
4 Two types may be used:
b R400 with magnetic holding;
b R400D with mechanical latching.
4 operating mechanism: contains the elements used to operate the disconnector(s),

the contactor 400 or 400D and the earthing switch and actuate the corresponding
3 indications.
5 low voltage: installation of compact relay devices and test terminal boxes.
With basic equipment, an additional enclosure is added on top of the cubicle.
Optional, cubicles may be fitted with current and voltage transformers.
SM6 range Compartments description
Switchgear compartment
This compartment is separated from the busbar compartment and the connection
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compartment by the enclosure surrounding the switch, the disconnector and
the earthing switch.
Busbar compartment
The three insulated busbars are parallel-mounted. Connection is made to the upper
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pads of the enclosure using a field distributor with integrated captive screws.
Ratings 400 - 630 - 1250 A.
Connection and switchgear compartment

The network cables are connected:
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b to the terminals of the switch;

b to the lower fuse holders;
b or to the connection pads of the circuit breaker.
Cables may have either:
b cold fitted sheathing for dry-type or paper-insulated cables;
With basic equipment, the maximum allowable cross-section for cable is:
b 630 mm2 or 2 x 400 mm2 for 1250 A incoming or outgoing units;
b 300 mm2 or 2 x 240 mm2 for incoming or outgoing units 400 - 630 A;
b 95 mm2 for transformer protection cubicles incoporating fuses.
The earthing switch must be closed before the cubicle may be accessed.
The reduced depth of the cubicle makes for easy connection of all phases.
SF6 type circuit breaker A stud incorporated in the field distributor makes it possible to position and secure
the cable-end lug with a single hand.
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Vacuum type circuit breaker
SM6 range Compartments description
Operating-mechanism compartments
These compartments contain the various operating functions for the:
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b switch and earthing switch;
b disconnector(s);
b circuit breaker;
b contactor;
and the voltage indicators.
The operating-mechanism compartment may be accessed with the cables and
busbars energised and without isolating the substation.
It also enables easy installation of padlocks, locks and standard LV accessories
(auxiliary contacts, trip units, motors, etc.).
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Low-voltage compartment
C
This compartment enables the cubicle to be equipped with low voltage switchgear
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B providing protection, control, status indication and data transmission.

A This compartment is available in 3 versions: cover, compartment and housing.
A - cover: enables a very simple low voltage section to be installed

such as indication buttons, push buttons or Statimax relays.
The total height of the cubicle is then 1600 mm.
B - compartment: enables a large majority of low voltage configurations

to be installed. It also takes the Sepam 1000.
The total cubicle height is then 1690 mm.
C - housing: this is only used for larger low voltage accessories or those with
a depth greater than 100 mm or complex equipment, such as Sepam 2000,
Sepam 100, converters, regulating transformers or dual secondary transformers.
The total height of the cubicle then becomes 2050 mm.
A - Cover B - Compartment C - Housing

In all cases, these volumes are accessible, with cables and busbars energised,
h = 1600 mm h = 1690 mm h = 2050 mm without de-energising the substation.
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SM6 range Safety of people
By switchgear
Switch or disconnector and earthing switch

b Gas tightness
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The three rotating contacts are placed in an enclosure filled with gas to a relative
pressure of 0.4 bar (400 hPa). It satisfies “sealed pressure system” requirements
and seal tightness is always checked in the factory.
b Operating safety
v the switch may be in one of three positions: “closed”, “open”, or “earthed”,
representing a natural interlocking system that prevents incorrect operation.
Moving-contact rotation is driven by a fast-acting mechanism that is independent
of the action of the operator.
v the device combines the breaking and disconnection functions.
v the earthing switch placed in the SF6 has a short-circuit making capacity,
Switch-disconnector in compliance with standards.
v any accidental over-pressures are eliminated by the opening of the safety membrane,
in which case the gas is directed toward the back of the unit, thus avoiding projection
or other related phenomena in front.
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Contacts closed Contacts open Contacts earthed
Rollarc 400 and 400D contactor

b Gas tightness
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The three phases are placed in an enclosure filled with SF6 gas to a relative pressure
of 2.5 bars (2500 hPa). It satisfies “sealed pressure system” requirements and seal
tightness is always checked in the factory.
b Operating safety
Accidental over-pressures are eliminated by the opening of the safety membrane.
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Rollarc contactor
Contacts closed Main contacts Arcing period Contacts open

separated
By switchgear
SF6 circuit breaker: SF1 or SFset

b Gas tightness
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The SF1 or SFset circuit breaker is made up of three separate poles mounted
on a structure supporting the operating mechanism. Each pole-unit houses
all the active elements in an insulating enclosure filled with gas to a relative pressure
of 0.5 bar (500 hPa). It satisfies “sealed pressure system” requirements and seal
tightness is always checked in the factory.
b Operating safety
As for switch-units, accidental over-pressures are eliminated by the opening
of the safety membrane.
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SF1 circuit breaker
Contacts closed Precompression Arcing period Contacts open
Vacuum type circuit breaker: Evolis

b Gas tightness
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The Evolis circuit breaker comprises three separate pole units fixed on a structure
supporting the control mechanism. Each pole encloses all of the active parts in an
insulating enclosure, under vacuum, and its gas tightness is systematically checked
in the factory.
b Operating safety
v the magnetic field is applied along the contact axis of the vacuum type
circuit breaker.
This process diffuses the arc in a regular manner with high currents.
It ensures optimum distribution of the energy along the compact surface
so as to avoid local hot spots.
The advantages of this technique:
v a simplified vacuum type circuit breaker which is consequently very reliable,
v low dissipation of arcing energy in the circuit breaker,
v highly efficient contacts which do not distort during repeated breaking,
v significant reduction in control energy.
Evolis circuit breaker
By operating mechanism safety
Reliable operating mechanism

b Switchgear status indicator:
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Fitted directly to the mobile equipment’s shaft, these give a definite indication
of the switchgear’s position. (appendix A of standard IEC 60129).
b Operating lever:
This is designed with an anti-reflex device that stops any attempt to re-open
the device immediately after closing the switch or the earthing disconnector.
b Locking device:
Between one and three padlocks enable the following to be locked:
v access to the switching shaft of the switch or the circuit breaker,
v access to the switching shaft of the earthing disconnector,
v operating of the opening release push-button.
Simple and effortless switching

Mechanical and electrical controls are side by side on the front fascia, on a panel
including the schematic diagram indicating the device’s status (closed, open, earthed):
b Closed: the mobile equipment is operated via a quick acting mechanism,
independent of the operator. No energy is stored in the switch, apart from
when switching operations are taking place.
For combined switch fuses, the opening mechanism is armed at the same time
as the contacts are closed.
b Opening: the switch is opened using the same quick acting mechanism,
operated in the opposite direction.
For circuit breakers and the combined switch fuses, opening is controlled by:
v a push-button,
v a fault.
b Earthing: a specific control shaft enables the opening or closing of the earthing
contacts. Access to this shaft is blocked by a cover that can be slid back if the switch
is open but which remains locked in place if it is closed.
Voltage presence indicator

This device has integrated VPIS (Voltage Presence Indicating System) type lights,
in conformity with IEC standard 61958, enabling the presence (or absence) of voltage
to be checked on the cables.
Insensitivity to the environment

b An internal sealed enclosure, contains the active parts of the switchgear
61014N
(switch, earthing disconnector). It is filled with SF6 in accordance with

the definitions in IEC recommendation 60298 for “sealed pressure systems”.
Sealing is systematically checked in the factory.
b Parts are designed in order to obtain optimum electrical field distribution.
b The metallic structure of cubicles is designed to withstand and aggressive
environment and to make it impossible to access any energised part when
in operation.
By internal arc protection
Standard IEC 60298 appendix AA indicates To enhance the safety of people, it is desirable to provide as high a degree
a method for testing switchgear in metal of protection as possible by evacuating the effects of internal arcing using:
b evacuation systems which direct gases towards the top or the bottom
enclosures under internal arcing conditions. of the switchboard enabling over pressure to be limited in the case
The aim of this test is to show that an of an internal fault in the compartments;
operator present in front of a switchboard b channelling and evacuating hot gases towards an external area, which is not
would be protected against the effects hazardous for the operator;
b materials which are non-inflammable for the cubicle;
of an internal fault. b reinforced panels.
Consequently:
The SM6 is designed to offer a good level of safety
b Control of the architecture:
SM6 range
v compartment type enclosure.
b Technological control:
MT20299
v electrotechnical: modelling of electrical fields,

v mechanical: parts produced using CAD systems.
b Use of reliable components:
v choice of materials,
v earthing switch with closing capacity.
b Devices for total operating safety:
v voltage presence indicator on the front face,
v natural reliable interlocking,
v locking using keys or padlocks.
Internal arc withstand of the cubicles

Case of an SM6 switchboard installed against the wall b 2 versions are available:
upwards exhaust: 3-sides internal arc protection v basic version: 12.5 kA. 0.7 s,
v enhanced internal arcing withstand: 16 kA. 1 s.
MT20298
SM6 internal arc (in conformity with IEC 60298

appendix AA)
In its internal arc version, the SM6 range has successfully passed all of the type
testing relative to standard IEC 60298 (6 acceptance criteria).
The materials used meet the constraints for which the SM6 is designed.
The thermal and mechanical forces that an internal arc can produce are perfectly
absorbed by the enclosure.
An operator present in the front of the SM6 switchboard during an internal fault
will not be exposed to the effects of arcing.
Case of an SM6 switchboard installed in the middle of a room

SM6 proposes several options to install an internal
downwards exhaust: 4-sides internal arc protection arc switchboard
b 3-sides internal arc protection:
Case of an SM6 switchboard positioned against the wall, access to the rear
of the cubicles is impossible, internal arc protection on three sides is sufficient.
b 4-sides internal arc protection:
For SM6 switchboards installed in the middle of a room, 4-sides internal arc protection
is necessary in order to protect an operator moving around the switchboard.
Choice of exhaust
The choice depends on the civil engineering:
b Upwards exhaust:
A ceiling height greater than 2300 mm is necessary.
b Downwards exhaust:
Civil engineering with an adequate volume is necessary.
SM6 range Telecontrol
of power distribution networks
SM6: an integrated range for SM6 switchgear is perfectly suited to a telecontrol environment due to options such as:
b Easergy T200 I telecontrol interface;
telecontrol of MV networks. b independent power supply of electrical controls;
b auxiliary contacts for position and fault signalling;
b current sensors for fault detection.
Easergy T200 I: an interface designed

61015N
for the telecontrol of MV networks

Easergy T200 I is an interface that is both “plug and play” and multifunctional.
It integrates all the functional features required for the remote monitoring and
controlling of SM6:
b acquisition of various types of data: switch position, fault detectors,
current values, etc.
b transmission of switch opening and closing orders;
b exchange with the control centre.
Particularly called on during network incidents, Easergy T200 I has proven reliability
and dependability in order to operate the switchgear whenever required.
It is simple to install and to operate.
A functional unit dedicated to Medium Voltage networks

b Easergy T200 I is designed to be directly connected to MV switchgear,
without any specific converter.
b it has a simple fascia layout for local operation, authorising management
of electrical controls (local/remote switch) and enables visualisation of information
on switchgear status.
b it integrates an MV network fault current detection system (overcurrent and zero
sequence) with detection thresholds that are configurable channel by channel
(current value and duration).
Guaranteeing Medium Voltage switchgear operation

b Easergy T200 I has been subjected to severe testing in terms of MV electrical
constraints.
b a backup power supply guarantees continuity of service for several hours
in the instance of any loss in auxiliary power supply providing power
to the Easergy T200 I and MV switchgear motorization.
Ready to connect
b Easergy T200 I is delivered with a kit for easy connection to motorization and data
acquisition terminals.
b the telecontrol unit connectors are foolproof to avoid any errors during installation
or maintenance.
b data acquisition core balance CT’s for current measurement are of the opening
type for easier installation.
61017N
61018N
61019N
61020N
61021N
Control command Foolproof connectors Local information Power unit Opening core balance CT’s
SM6 range A range of FPIs for underground
networks
A range for the tracking The Easergy FPI range completes the expertise and leadership of Merlin Gerin
in the MV field.
of permanent faults on MV It is the widest range available on the market place and covers all types of MV
underground networks. networks with their neutral grounding arrangements. Holding several key patents in
this technology, Merling Gerin’s Easergy directional or ammeter FPIs are available
for both overhead and underground MV lines, with various power supplies and
packages. Backed by Schneider Electric international organization and experience
Bright outdoor of 40 years in Medium Voltage applications, Easergy puts its know how at the service
of utilities striving for a better quality.
61022N
Usage
The Easergy range is designed for the tracking of permanent faults on MV cable
SM6 range
networks. Thanks to an ammeter or directional fault detection scheme it covers the
needs of all types of MV networks. Available in weatherproof or non-weatherproof
enclosures, LV battery back, DC, or battery-only power supplies, the Easergy range
is very versatile and offers more than 15 versions.
Benefits
Thanks to its programmability, the lineman is sure to be able to select the tripping
parameters (current reset, timer reset, Low Voltage reset, manual reset) that match
the one of the protection devices on a given feeder.
Easergy F279 Split-core current transformer
electronic detector unit Easergy standard features:
b 16 3Io, 4 Imax trip values;
b 8 timer reset values, (3 reset modes).
This is of paramount importance for tripping reliability.
MV telecontrol system
All members of the Easergy family come equipped with a dry contact output for
connection to a Remote Terminal Unit as Easergy T200 I Merlin Gerin, capable
of tele-signalling the passage of the fault current. In addition, a cost-effective
tele-signalling device is available.
MV/LV substation MV/LV substation MV/LV substation

MT20183EN
Flashing Flashing Not flashing
MV feeder substation
The fault is located here
SM6 range Description of the control/monitoring
and protection functions
Range of multifunctional protection devices

Sepam 1000+
61023N
Sepam
The Sepam range is made up of digital control/monitoring and protection units
for MV distribution networks.
Their capacity is suited to all types of applications:
b protection;
b monitoring and control system;
b metering and signalling for MV distribution networks;
b communication;
b autodiagnostics system;
b generator.
Sepam is a complete range with digital displays to meet all needs:
b wide dynamic adjustment range;
b setting protection by password;
b compatible with all types of sensors;
b ease of use with logging of trip currents for each phase and display of true
measurement values;
b operating reliability with continuous monitoring, and high level of immunity
Sepam 2000
to electromagnetic interference;
b ModBus communication module.
Sepam 1000+
The Sepam 1000+ is suited to applications such as:
b substation;
b transformer;
b motor;
b busbar.
It allows measurement of current or voltage. It has a pre-programmed, settable
control logic. As an option it has a ModBus communication module.
Sepam 2000
The Sepam 2000 is adapted to all types of applications:
b substation;
b transformer;
b motor;
b busbar;
b capacitor;
b generator.
It enables the measurement of current and voltage (and therefore power and energy).
It has a pre-programmed settable control logic which is entirely programmable
(in ladder form) enabling all automatic control functions to be handled.
Definite time-delay autonomous

61024N
Statimax
General protection of MV consumer substations (MV metering). Statimax ensures,
without an auxiliary source, against phase and zero-sequence faults.
Statimax is made up of an electronic setting device, three toroid voltage-matching
transformers, a zero-sequence transformer and a regulation device that supplies
the power for the electronics and the low-energy Mitop release.
Continuity of the electrical power supply

61025N
Source transfer switches

Designed for energy management and distribution applications, these electronic
units automatically and safely switch between two different MV sources.
Note: these equipments (except VIP and Statimax) are set up in the low-voltage compartment of
the concerning unit.
SM6 range Description of the control/monitoring
and protection functions
VIP 35 protection relay

Integrated in the DM1-S and DMV-S cubicles
61026N
The VIP 35 is an independent relay without an auxiliary power supply, powered

by the current sensors, and actuating a Mitop release unit.
VIP 35 provides protection against phase-to-phase faults and against earthing faults.
Phase protection
b phase protection is achieved by a definite time threshold which functions
from 1.2 times the operating current (Is).
Earthing protection
b earthing fault protection functions with the residual current measurement taken
from the sum of the secondary currents in the sensors. This is taken via a CRc,
8 A to 80 A gauge.
VIP 35
b earthing protection is inverse definite time: its threshold and time delay can be set.
SM6 range
VIP 300 LL protection relay
Integrated in the DM1-S and DMV-S cubicles
61027N
VIP 300 provides protection against phase-to-phase and phase-to-earth faults.

A choice of trip curves and the large number of possible settings mean that it can be
used in a large variety of selectivity layouts.
VIP 300 is an independent relay powered by the current sensors; it does not require
an auxiliary power supply. It actuates a release unit.
Phase protection
b phase protection is via two independently adjustable thresholds:
v the lower threshold can be chosen to be inverse definite time or definite time.
The definite time curves are in conformity with IEC standard 60255-3.
VIP 300 LL They are either of inverse, very inverse or extremely inverse type.
v the upper threshold is inverse definite time.
Earthing protection
b protection against phase-to-earth faults uses the residual current measurement,
taken from the sum of the secondary currents in the sensors. This is taken via a CRa
X1 gauge: 10 to 50 A and X4: 40 to 200 A
or via a CRb X1 gauge: 63 to 312 A and X4: 250 A to 1250 A.
b as for phase protection, phase-to-earth protection had two thresholds
that can be independently set.
Signalling
b two indicators show the origin of the trip operation (phase or earth).
They remain in position after the relay power supply has been cut.
b two led indicators (phase and earth) show that the lower threshold
has been exceeded and that its time delay is currently in progress.
61028N
VIP 200 and VIP 201 protection relay

Independent definite time protection device integrated with the SFset
circuit breaker
Protection relay without an auxiliary power supply. Dedicated to the protection
of transformers, this relay also enables very accurate selectivity to be obtained.
VIP 200 and VIP 201 protection units in the Fluarc SFset circuit breaker, without
an auxiliary power supply, protect against phase-to-phase and earth faults.
All these protection devices have wide settings ranges for their trip currents.
VIP 200
Selection table
Protection type Code Protection units
Sepam Statimax VIP
2000 1000+ 200 201 35 300
three-phase overcurrent 50 - 51 b b b b (1) b (1) b (2) b (1)
zero-sequence overcurrent 50N - 51N b b b b (1) b (1) b (3) b (1)
directional zero-sequence current 67N b
undervoltage 27 b
overvoltage 59 b
thermal image 49 b b
(1) DT, EI, SI, VI and RI zero-sequence overvoltage 59N b
trip curves
negative sequence overcurrent 46 b b
(2) Inverse curve suited to long start-up and rotor blocking 51LR b b
transformer protection
maximum number of start-ups 66 b b
(3) DT trip curve
single-phase undercurrent 37 b b
Characteristics of Functional units selection
the functional units
Network connection
IM (375 or 500 mm) IMC (500 mm) IMB (375 mm)

Switch Switch Switch
with earthing switch without earthing switch
Right or left outgoing Right or left outgoing
MT20204
MT20205
MT20206
MT20207
Electrical characteristics
kA
MT20241
25
20
630 A
16
12.5 400 - 630 A
7.2 12 17.5 24 kV
Basic equipment:
b switch and earthing switch
b three-phase busbars
b CIT operating mechanism
b voltage indicators
b connection pads for dry-type cables b three-phase bottom busbars

for outgoing lines (right or left)
b one to three CTs
Versions:
b CI2 operating mechanism
b 630 A or 1250 A three-phase busbars
Optional accessories:
b motor for operating mechanism
b auxiliary contacts
b additional enclosure or connection enclosure for cabling from above
b key-type interlocks
b 50 W heating element
b stands footing
b release units
b phase comparator
b fault indicators
b surge arrestors (for 500 mm cubicle)
PM (375 mm)
Fused-switch unit
MT20208
kA

MT20242
Characteristics of
25
20
200 A
16
12.5
7.2 12 17.5 24 kV
Basic equipment:
b CIT operating mechanism
b connection pads for dry-type cables
b downstream earthing switch
b equipment for three UTE or DIN fuses
Versions:
b enlarged low-voltage compartment
b stands footing
b mechanical indication system for blown fuses
b UTE or DIN fuses
b release units
QM (375 mm) QMC (625 mm) QMB (750 mm)

Fuse-switch Fuse-switch Fuse-switch
combination unit combination unit combination unit
Outgoing line right or left
MT20209
MT20210
MT20211
kA
MT20242
25
20
200 A
16
12.5
7.2 12 17.5 24 kV
Basic equipment:
b equipment for three UTE or DIN striker fuses
b mechanical indication system for blown fuses
b connection pads for dry-type cables b three-phase bottom

b downstream earthing switch busbars for outgoing
lines (right or left)
b one to three CTs
Versions:
b stands footing
b indication contact for blown fuses
b UTE or DIN striker fuses
b release units
Contactor protection
CRM (750 mm) CRM (750 mm)

Contactor Contactor with fuses
MT20212
MT20213
kA kA
MT20243
MT20244

25
Characteristics of
10 20
8 250 A
16
400 A
12.5
7.2 12 kV 7.2 12 kV
Basic equipment:
b Rollarc 400 or 400D contactor
b disconnector and earthing switch
b contactor operating mechanism R400 with magnetic holding or contactor R400D with mechanical latching
b disconnector operating mechanism CS
b one to three current transformers
b auxiliary contacts on contactor
b additional enclosure
b operation counter
b equipment for three DIN fuses
Version:
b cubicle:
v auxiliary contacts on the disconnector
v protection using Sepam programmable electronic unit
v one to three voltage transformers
v key-type interlocks
v 50 W heating element
v stands footing
b contactor:
v mechanical interlocking
b DIN fuses
SF6 type circuit breaker protection
DM1-A (750 mm) DM1-D (750 mm) DM1-D (750 mm)

Single-isolation Single-isolation Single-isolation
circuit breaker circuit breaker circuit breaker
Outgoing line on right Outgoing line on left
MT20214
MT20215
MT20216
kA
MT20245
25
20
630 - 1250 A
16
12.5 400 - 630 - 1250 A
7.2 12 17.5 24 kV
Basic equipment:
b SF1or SFset circuit breaker (only for the 400-630 A performances)
b circuit breaker operating mechanism RI
b three CTs for SF1 circuit breaker
b auxiliary contacts on circuit breaker
b connection pads for dry-type cables b three-phase bottom busbars

Version:
b cubicle:
v auxiliary contacts on the disconnector
v additional enclosure or connection enclosure for cabling from above
v protection using Statimax relays, or Sepam programable electronic unit for SF1 circuit breaker
v three voltage transformers for SF1 circuit breaker
v stands footing
v surge arrestors
b circuit breaker:
v motor for operating mechanism
v release units
v operation counter on manual operating mechanism
DM1-S (750 mm) DM2 (750 mm) DM2 (750 mm)

Single-isolation Double-isolation Double-isolation
with independent protection Outgoing line on right Outgoing line on left
MT20217
MT20218
MT20219
kA
MT20241

25
Characteristics of
20
630 A
16
12.5 400 - 630 A
7.2 12 17.5 24 kV
Basic equipment:
b SF1 circuit breaker
b three CR sensors for VIP relay protection b three CTs

Version:
b cubicle: b circuit breaker:
v auxiliary contacts on disconnectors v motor for operating mechanism
v additional enclosure or connection v release units
enclosure for cabling from above v operation counter on manual operating mechanism
v three voltage transformers
v stands footing
v protection using Statimax relays or Sepam programable electronic unit
DM1-W (750 mm) DM1-Z (750 mm)

Withdrawable single-isolation Withdrawable single-isolation
circuit breaker circuit breaker
Outgoing line on right
MT20220
MT20221
kA kA
MT20245
MT20246
25 25
20 20
630 - 1250 A 1250 A

16 16
12.5 400 - 630 - 1250 A 12.5
7.2 12 17.5 24 kV 7.2 12 17.5 24 kV
Basic equipment:
b SF1 circuit breaker
b three CTs
b earthing switch operating mechanism CC b three-phase busbars

Version:
v auxiliary contacts on the disconnector v motor for operating mechanism
v additional enclosure or connection v release units
enclosure for cabling from above v operation counter on manual operating mechanism
v protection using Statimax relays
or Sepam programable electronic unit
v three voltage transformers
v stands footing
v withdrawable circuit breaker cradle
v surge arrestors
Vacuum type circuit breaker protection
DMV-A (625 mm) DMV-D (625 mm) DMV-S (625 mm)

Single-isolation Single-isolation Single-isolation
Outgoing line on right with independent protection
MT20222
MT20223
MT20224
kA kA
MT20247
MT20248

25 25
Characteristics of
20 20
630 - 630 A
16 1250 A 16
12.5 400 - 630 - 12.5 400 - 630 A

1250 A
12 17.5 kV 12 17.5 kV
Basic equipment:
b Evolis circuit breaker
b circuit breaker operating mechanism Proxima
b disconnector operating mechanism CIT
b Sepam programable electronic unit
b three CT’s b 3 Cr sensors for VIP relay protection

Version:
b 630 A or 1250 A three-phase busbars b 630 A or 1250 A three-phase busbars
v auxiliary contacts on the disconnector v motor for operating mechanism
v additional enclosure or connection enclosure v release units
for cabling from above v operation counter on manual
v three voltage transformers operating mechanism
v stands footing
v surge arrestors v surge arrestors
v protection by VIP relays
MV metering
CM (375 mm) CM2 (500 mm)

Voltage transformers Voltage transformers
for mains with earthed for mains with insulated
neutral system neutral system
MT20225
MT20226
kA
MT20249
25
20
50 A
16
12.5
7.2 12 17.5 24 kV
Basic equipment:
b operating mechanism CS
b LV circuit isolation switch
b LV fuses
b three 6.3 A UTE or DIN type fuses
b three-voltage transformers b two voltage transformers

(phase-to-earth) (phase-to-phase)
Version:
b stands footing
b indication contact for blown fuses
MV metering
GBC-A (750 mm) GBC-A (750 mm) GBC-B (750 mm)

Current and/or voltage Current and/or voltage Current and/or voltage
measurements measurements measurements
Outgoing line on right Outgoing line on left
MT20227
MT20228
MT20229
kA
MT20245

25
Characteristics of
20
630 - 1250 A
16
12.5 400 - 630 - 1250 A
7.2 12 17.5 24 kV
Basic equipment:
b one to three CTs
b connection bars
b three voltage transformers (phase-to-earth), or two voltage transformers (phase-to-phase)
b stands footing
Casings
GIM (125 mm) GEM (125 mm) GBM (375 mm)

Intermediate bus unit Extension unit VM6/SM6 Connection unit
Outgoing line right or left
MT20230
MT20230
MT20231
kA
MT20241
25
20
630 A
16
12.5 400 - 630 A
7.2 12 17.5 24 kV
Basic equipment:
b three-phase busbars b connection bars
for outgoing lines
right or left
b stands footing
Casings
GAM2 (375 mm) GAM (500 mm)

Incoming-cable-connection unit Incoming-cable-connection unit
MT20232
MT20233
kA kA
MT20241
MT20245
25 25

Characteristics of
20 20
630 A 630 - 1250 A

16 16
12.5 400 - 630 A 12.5 400 - 630 - 1250 A
7.2 12 17.5 24 kV 7.2 12 17.5 24 kV
Basic equipment:
b connection bars
b operating mechanism CC
b earthing switch
b enlarged low-voltage compartment
b stands footing
b surge arrestors
Other functions
SM (375 ou 500(1) mm) TM (375 mm) EMB (375 mm)(2) (3)

Disconnector unit MV/LV transformer unit Busbars earthing
for auxiliaries compartment
MT20234
MT20235
MT20236
kA kA kA
MT20245
MT20249
MT20241
25 25 25
20 20 20
630 - 1250 A 50 A 630 A

16 16 16
12.5 400 - 630 - 1250 A 12.5 12.5 400 - 630 A
7.2 12 17.5 24 kV 7.2 12 17.5 24 kV 7.2 12 17.5 24 kV
Basic equipment:
b disconnector and earthing switch b disconnector and earthing switch
b three-phase busbars b connection bars
b operating mechanism CS b operating mechanism CIT
b connection pads for dry-type cables b two 6.3 A fuses, UTE or DIN type
b voltage indicators b LV circuit isolating switch
b one voltage transformer
(phase-to-phase)
Version:
b auxiliary contacts b auxiliary contacts
b stands footing
b connection enclosure for cabling from above b mechanical indication system

for blown fuses
b connection enclosure for cabling
from above
(1) only for 1250 A units.

(2) installation on 630 A IM 375 mm or DM1-A units
(except additional enclosure or connection enclosure
for cabling from above).
(3) require an key-type interlocks.
Other functions
NSM-cables (750 mm) NSM-busbars (750 mm) NSM-busbars (750 mm)

Cables power supply for Busbars power supply for Busbars power supply for
main incoming line (N) main incoming line on right main incoming line on left
and standby line (S) and cables (N) and cables (N)
for standby line (S) for standby line (S)
MT20237
MT20238
MT20239
kA

MT20241
Characteristics of
25
20
630 A
16
12.5 400 - 630 A
7.2 12 17.5 24 kV
Basic equipment:
b manual version: b automatic version:
v switches and earthing switches v switches and earthing switches
v three-phase busbars v three-phase busbars
v connection pads for dry-type cables v connection pads for dry-type cables
v voltage indicators v voltage indicators
v mechanical interlocking v mechanical interlocking
v operating mechanism CI2 v motorised operating mechanism CI2 with 24 Vdc shunt trips
v additional enclosure
v automatic-control equipment
Version:
b manual version: b automatic version:
v motor for operating mechanism v auxiliary contacts
v release units v key-type interlocks
v auxiliary contacts v 50 W heating element
v additional enclosure v stands footing
v stands footing
Characteristics of Automatic control equipment
Ua Ua Transfer switch RCV 420

b locking function in the event of a fault
MT20250
b possibility of parallel operation

b autonomous 24 Vdc supply for trip units and motor type:
v -10°C < T < +40°C or,
t t
v 0°C < T < +60°C.
Us Us b terminal block for external orders for block transfer.
Operating sequences:
b transfer to standby source (Fig. 2)
1 - voltage loss on main feeder Ua lasting for a time set to 0.1 - 0.2 - 0.4 - 0.6 - 0.8 -
t t 1 - 1.5 - 2 s (T1) and voltage present on standby feeder Us,
2 - transfer.
U U
T1 tr T2 tr b transfer back to main source (Fig. 3)
1 - voltage present on main feeder Ua lasting for a time set to 5 - 10 - 20 - 40 - 80 -
100 - 120 s (T2),
2 - return transfer.
Fig. 2 t Fig. 3 t
tr: transfer switch response time (70 to 80 ms)
Ua Ua Transfer switch RNS 11

b locking function in the event of a fault
MT20251
b autonomous 24 Vdc supply for trip units and motor type:

v -10°C < T < +40°C or,
v 0°C < T < +60°C.
t t b terminal block for external orders to block transfer.
Us Us Operating sequences:
b transfer to standby generator (Fig. 4)
1 - voltage loss on main feeder Ua lasting for a time set from 1 to 15 s
(T1 is factory set),
t t 2 - generator start-up (T2),
tr 3 - transfer when generator voltage Us is present (external relay).
U U
T1 T2 tr T3 T4 b transfer back to main source (Fig. 5)
1 - voltage present on main feeder Ua lasting for a time set from 60 to 120 s
(T3 is factory set),
2 - return transfer,
3 - generator shutdown 6 seconds after return transfer (T4).
Fig. 4 t Fig. 5 t
tr: transfer switch response time (70 to 80 ms)
Characteristics of Operating mechanisms
The control devices required for the unit Units Type of operating mechanism
operating mechanisms are centralised switch/disconnector circuit breaker
on the front panel. The different types CIT CI1 CI2 CS CC RI Proxima
of operating mechanism are presented IM, IMB, IMC b v v
in the table opposite. PM b v v
Operating speeds do not depend QM, QMC, QMB b v
on the operator, except for the CS. CM, CM2, CRM b
For the interlocks, consult the table pages DM1-A, DM1-D, DM1-S, DM1-Z, DM2 b b
DM1-A(*), DM1-W b b b
53/54 according to concerned cubicles.
DMV-A, DMV-D, DMV-S b b
NSM-cables, NSM-busbars b
GAM b
SM, TM b
EMB b
b provided as standard
v other possibility
(*) 1250 A version
Double-function operating mechanism CIT

b Switch function
61029N
Independent-operation opening or closing by lever or motor.

b Earthing-switch function

Characteristics of
Independent-operation opening or closing by lever.
Operating energy is provided by a compressed spring which, when released,
provokes closing or opening of the contacts.
b Auxiliary contacts
v switch (2 O + 2 C),
v switch (2 O + 3 C) and earthing switch (1 O + 1 C),
v switch (1 C) and earthing switch (1 O + 1 C) if motor option.
b Mechanical indications
Fuses blown in unit PM.
b Motor option
Double-function operating mechanism CI1

b Switch function
61030N
v independent-operation closing by lever or motor.

provokes closing of the contacts.
v independent-operation opening by push-button (O) or trip units.
Independent-operation closing and opening by lever.
v switch (1 C) and earthing switch (1 O + 1 C) if motor option,
v fuses blown (1 C).
Fuses blown in units PM, QM.
b Opening releases
v shunt trip,
v undervoltage for unit QM.
b Motor option
Double-function operating mechanism CI2

b Switch function
61031N
v independent-operation closing in two steps:

1 - operating mechanism recharging by lever or motor,
2 - stored energy released by push-button (I) or trip unit.
v independent-operation opening by push-button (O) or trip unit.
Independent-operation closing and opening by lever.
v switch (1 C) and earthing switch (1 O + 1 C) if motor option.
b Opening release shunt trip
b Closing release shunt trip
b Motor option
Double-function operating mechanism CS

b Switch and earth switch functions
61032N
Dependent-operation opening and closing by lever.

v disconnector (2 O + 2 C) for units DM1-A, DM1-D, DM1-W, DM2
and CRM without VT,
v disconnector (2 O + 3 C) and earthing switch (1 O + 1 C) for units
DM1-A, DM1-D, DM1-W, DM2 and CRM without VT,
v disconnector (1 O + 2 C) for units CM, CM2, TM, DM1-A, DM1-D, DM2
and CRM with VT.
Fuses blown in units CM, CM2 and TM.
Single-function operating mechanism CC

b Earthing switch function
61033N
Independent-operation opening and closing by lever.

provokes opening or closing of the contacts.
Earthing switch (1 O + 1 C).
Single-function operating mechanism RI

for the SF circuit breaker
61034N
b Circuit-breaker function
v independent-operation closing in two steps.
First operating mechanism recharge by motor or lever, then release of the stored
energy by push-button (I) or trip unit.
v circuit breaker (4 O + 4 C),
v mechanism charged (1 C).
Operation counter.
b Opening releases
v Mitop (low energy),
v shunt trip,
v undervoltage.
b Closing release
v shunt trip
b Motor option (option and installation at a later date possible)
Possible combinations between opening releases

SF1 SFset
release type combinations combinations
1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 4
Mitop (low energy) b b b b b b

Characteristics of
shunt trip b b b b
undervoltage b b b b
Proxima operating mechanism

for the Evolis circuit breaker
61035N
b Circuit-breaker function
v independent-switching operating closing in two steps.
First operating mechanism recharge by motor or lever, then release of the stored
energy by push-button (I) or trip unit.
v spring energy release.
v circuit breaker (4 O + 4 C),
v mechanism charged (1 C).
Operation counter
b Opening releases
v Mitop (low energy),
v shunt trip,
v undervoltage.
b Closing release
v shunt trip
b Motor option (option and installation at a later date possible)
Characteristics of Auxiliaries
Motor option and releases for switch-units

The operating mechanisms CIT, CI1 and CI2 may be motorised.
61036N
Un DC AC (50 Hz)*
power supply (V) 24 48 110 125 220 120 230
Motor option
(W) 200
(VA) 200
arming time CIT 1 to 2 (s)
or for working CI1, CI2 4 to 7 (s)
Opening releases
shunt trip
(W) 200 250 300 300 300
(VA) 400 750
response time (ms) 35
undervoltage
pick-up (W) 160
(VA) 280 550
hold (W) 4
(VA) 50 40
Closing release
shunt trip
(W) 200 250 300 300 300
(VA) 400 750
* please consult us for other frequencies.
Motor option and releases for SF6 type circuit breakers

Operating mechanism RI may be equipped with the motor option
61037N
for the recharging function.
Un DC AC (50 Hz)*
power supply (V) 24 48 110 125 220 120 230
Motor option
(W) 300
(VA) 380
arming time (s) 15 15
Opening releases
Mitop (low energy) (W) 3
shunt trip
(W) 85
(VA) 180
undervoltage
pick-up (W) 160
(VA) 280 550
hold (W) 10
(VA) 50 40
Closing release
shunt trip
(W) 85
(VA) 180
* please consult us for other frequencies.
Characteristics of Motor option and releases
the functional units for Evolis circuit breakers
Charging motor and associated mechanism (MCH)

The MCH unit arms and rearms the energy storage springs as soon as
MT55165
the circuit breaker is closed. This enables instant reclosing of the device
after opening. The arming lever is only used as back up control in the absence
of an auxiliary voltage.
The MCH is equipped as standard with a CH limit switch.
This contact indicates the “armed” position of the mechanism (spring armed).
Characteristics
power supply Vac 50/60 Hz 48/60 100/130 200/240
Vdc 24/30 48/60 100/125 200/250
threshold 0.85 to 1.1 Un
consumption (VA or W) 180
motor overcurrent 2 to 3 In during 0.1 s
arming time 4 s max.
switching rate 3 cycles per minute max.
mechanical endurance 10000 remote controlled opening operations Evolis P1
CH contact 10 A at 240 V
Low energy release (MITOP)

SDE2 SDE1
/RES
This specific coil actuates the opening mechanism of the poles to trip the circuit
MT55166
M2C
UC4
UC3
UC2
UC1
COM
breaker. It comprises a low energy consumption electromagnet.

Characteristics of
Characteristics
power supply direct current
threshold 0.6 A < I < 3 A
response time
of the circuit breaker at Un 11 ms
Any tripping caused by the Mitop release is indicated momentarily by an SDE type
changeover contact. This release unit also includes a coil enabling the remote
rearming of the SDE contact.
Comment: to use the MITOP release requires the adjustment of a time delay to be set
by the protection relay in order to ensure a circuit breaker operating time of 45-50 ms.
Shunt trip release (MX)

This causes instant opening of the circuit breaker when energised.
MT55164
Permanent energising of the MX locks the circuit breaker in the “open” position.
Characteristics
power supply Vac 50/60 Hz 24/30 48/60 100/130 200/250
Vdc 24/30 48/60 100/130 200/250
threshold 0.7 to 1.1 Un
consumption (VA or W) pick-up: 200
hold: 4.5
response time 50 ms ± 10
of the circuit breaker at Un
Characteristics of Current transformers
For unit IMC

Transformer ARM2/N2F
61038N
b single primary winding;

b double secondary winding for measurement and protection.
Short-time withstand current Ith (kA)
I1n (A) 50 75 100 150 400 600
Ith (kA) 12.5 16 25 25 25 25
t (s) 1
measurement 5 A 7.5 VA - class 0.5
and protection 1 A 1 VA - 10P30
5 A 10 VA - 5P10
For unit QMC

Transformer ARM1/N1F
61039N

b single secondary winding for measurement or protection.
I1n (A) 15 20 25 50 100 200
Ith (kA) 1.2 1.6 2 4 8 12.5
t (s) 1
measurement 5 A 15 VA - class 0.5
or protection 5 A 5 VA - 5P15
For unit CRM

Transformer ARJP1/N2F
61040N

I1n (A) 50 100 150 200
Ith (kA) 4 10
t (s) 1
Note: please consult us for other characteristics.
For 400 - 630 A units

DM1-A, DM1-D, DM1-W, DM2, GBC-A, GBC-B
61041N
b double primary winding;
b single secondary winding for measurement and protection.
I1n (A) 10/20 20/40 50/100 100/200 200/400 300/600
Ith (kA) 5 12.5 12.5/21* 12.5/25* 12.5/25* 25
t (s) 1 0.8 1
5 A 5 VA - 5P10 5 VA - 5P15
* for 5 A protection
b double primary winding;

I1n (A) 50/100 100/200 200/400 300/600
Ith (kA) 14.5 25 25 25
t (s) 1
and protection 5 A 5 VA - 5P15 7.5 VA - 5P15
5 A 7.5 VA - 5P10 15 VA - 5P10
Characteristics of Current transformers
For 630 A units

DMV-A, DMV-D
61042N
I1n (A) 50 100 200 400 600
Ith (kA) 25
t (s) 1
measurement 1 A 10 VA 15 VA 15 VA 15 VA 20 VA
and protection class 0.5 class 0.5 class 0.5 class 0.5 class 0.5
1 A 2.5 VA 2.5 VA 5 VA 5 VA 7.5 VA
5P20 5P20 5P20 5P20 5P20
measurement 5 A 10 VA 15 VA 15 VA 15 VA 20 VA
and protection class 0.5 class 0.5 class 0.5 class 0.5 class 0.5
5 A 2.5 VA 2.5 VA 5 VA 5 VA 7.5 VA
5P20 5P20 5P20 5P20 5P20
For 1250 A units

DM1-A, DM1-D, DM1-W, DM1-Z, GBC-A, GBC-B
61042N

Characteristics of
I1n (A) 600 750
Ith (kA) 25
t (s) 1
and protection 1 A 7.5 VA - 5P20
and protection 5 A 7.5 VA - 5P20
For 1250 A units

DM1-A, DM1-D, DM1-W, DM1-Z, GBC-A, GBC-B
61044N
DMV-A, DMV-D
I1n (A) 1000 1250
Ith (kA) 25
t (s) 1
Characteristics of Voltage transformers
For units CM, DM1-A, DM1-D, DM2, GBC-A, GBC-B

Transformers VRQ2-n/S1 (phase-to-earth) 50 or 60 Hz
61045N
rated voltage (kV) 24

primary voltage (kV) 10/3 15/3 15-20/3 20/3
secondary voltage (V) 100/3
thermal power (VA) 250
accuracy class 0.5
rated output for 30 30 30
single primary winding (VA)
rated output for 30-50
double primary winding (VA)
For units DMV-A, DMV-D

Transformers VRQ2-n/S1 (phase-to-earth) 50 or 60 Hz
rated voltage (kV) 17.5

primary voltage (kV) 10/3 15/3
secondary voltage (V) 100/3
accuracy class 0.5
rated output for 30
For units CM2, GBC-A, GBC-B

Transformers VRC2/S1 (phase-to-phase) 50 or 60 Hz
61046N

primary voltage (kV) 10 15 20
secondary voltage (V) 100
accuracy class 0.5
rated output for 50
For unit TM
Transformers RV9 (phase-to-phase) 50 or 60 Hz
61047N

primary voltage (kV) 10 15 20
secondary voltage (V) 220
output (VA) 2500 2500 2500
4000 4000
Note: the above mentioned voltage transformers are grounded neutral.

For other characteristics, please consult us.
Surge arrestor
For units IM500, DM1-A, DM1-W, GAM, DMV-A*, DMV-S*
In (A) (unit) 400/630

Un (kV) (unit) 7.2 10 12 17.5 24
Note: the rated voltage of the surge arrestor is according to unit’s rated voltage.
(*) limited up to 17.5 kV for DMV-A and DMV-S circuit breaker cubicles.
equipment of Transformers protection
By fused switch
Fuse ratings for SM6 Solefuse Solefuse (UTE standards)
protection units such as PM, rated rating L Ø weight
QM, QMB and QMC depend, 35 ø 55 voltage (kV) (A) (mm) (mm) (kg)
among other things, 7.2 6.3 to 125 450 55 2
on the following criteria: 12 100
# service voltage; 17.5 80
# tranformer rating; 24 6.3 to 63
# fuse technology 450
Fusarc CF (DIN standards)
(manufacturer);
Different types of fuses with rated rating L Ø weight
voltage (kV) (A) (mm) (mm) (kg)
medium loaded striker may
7.2 125 292 86 3.3
be installed:
35 12 6.3 to 20 292 50.5 1.2
# Solefuse fuses as per
25 to 40 292 57 1.5
standard UTE NCF 64.210; ø6 50 to 100 292 78.5 2.8
# Fusarc CF fuses as per 23
IEC recommendation 60282.1 24 6.3 to 20 442 50.5 1.6
Fusarc CF 25 to 40 442 57 2.2
and DIN dimensions 43.625.
50 to 63 442 78.5 4.1
33 ø 45
Example: for the protection 80 442 86 5.3
of a 400 kVA transformer at Others (DIN standards)
10 kV, select either Solefuse rated rating L Ø weight
fuses rated 43 A or Fusarc CF voltage (kV) (A) (mm) (mm) (kg)
fuses rated 50 A. L 7.2 160 292 85 3.8
200 292 85 3.8
12 125 292 67 2
160 292 85 3.8
Ø
200 292 85 3.8
33 17.5 125 442 85 5.4
24 100 442 85 5.4
23 ø6 125 442 85 5.4
Selection table
The color code is linked to the rated voltage of the fuse
Rating in A - no overload at -5°C < t < 40°C.
Please consult us for overloads and operation over 40°C.
type of service transformer rating (kVA) rated
fuse voltage 25 50 100 125 160 200 250 315 400 500 630 800 1000 1250 1600 2000 2500 voltage
(kV) (kV)
Solefuse (UTE NFC standards 13.100, 64.210)
5.5 6.3 16 31.5 31.5 63 63 63 63 63 7.2
10 6.3 6.3 16 16 31.5 31.5 31.5 63 63 63 63
15 6.3 6.3 16 16 16 16 16 43 43 43 43 43 63
20 6.3 6.3 6.3 6.3 16 16 16 16 43 43 43 43 43 63 24
Solefuse (general case, UTE NFC standard 13.200)
3.3 16 16 31.5 31.5 31.5 63 63 100 100 7.2
5.5 6.3 16 16 31.5 31.5 63 63 63 80 80 100 125
6.6 6.3 16 16 16 31.5 31.5 43 43 63 80 100 125 125
10 6.3 6.3 16 16 16 31.5 31.5 31.5 43 43 63 80 80 100 12
13.8 6.3 6.3 6.3 16 16 16 16 31.5 31.5 31.5 43 63 63 80 17.5
15 6.3 6.3 16 16 16 16 16 31.5 31.5 31.5 43 43 63 80
20 6.3 6.3 6.3 6.3 16 16 16 16 31.5 31.5 31.5 43 43 63 24
22 6.3 6.3 6.3 6.3 16 16 16 16 16 31.5 31.5 31.5 43 63 63
Fusarc CF (DIN standards)
3.3 16 25 40 50 50 80 80 100 125 125 160 200* 7.2
5.5 10 16 31.5 31.5 40 50 50 63 80 100 125 125 160 160
6.6 10 16 25 31.5 40 50 50 63 80 80 100 125 125 160
10 6.3 10 16 20 25 31.5 40 50 50 63 80 80 100 100 125 200* 12
13.8 6.3 10 16 16 20 25 31.5 31.5 40 50 50 63 80 80 100 125* 125* 17.5
15 6.3 10 10 16 16 20 25 31.5 40 50 50 63 80 80 100 125* 125*
20 6.3 6.3 10 10 16 16 25 25 31.5 40 40 50 50 63 80 100 125* 24
22 6.3 6.3 10 10 10 16 20 25 25 31.5 40 40 50 50 80 80 100
* please consult us
Schneider Electric SM6 Merlin Gerin 1
Characteristics of Motors protection with CRM units
The current rating of fuses installed in CRM units Selection of fuses

depends on: The color code is linked to the rated voltage of the fuse.
b motor current rating In;
b starting current Id; Starting Starting time (s) Maximum service
b frequency of starts. current (A) voltage (kV)
5 10 20
The fuses rating is calculated such that a current equal
to twice the starting current does not blow the fuse
within period equal to the starting time. Number of starts per hour
The adjacent table indicated the ratings which should 6 12 6 12 6 12
be used, based on the following assumptions:
b direct on-line startup; 1410 250
b Id/In ≤ 6; 1290 250 250 250
b pf = 0.8 (P ≤ 500 kW) or 0.9 (P > 500 kW);
1140 250 250 250 250 250
b η = 0.9 (P ≤ 500 kW) or 0.94 (P > 500 kW).
The indicated values are for Fusarc fuses 1030 250 250 250 250 250 250 3.3
(to DIN standard 43-625). 890 250 250 250 250 250 250
790 200 250 250 250 250 250
Example: 710 200 200 200 250 250 250
Consider a 950 kW motor at 5 kV. 640 200 200 200 200 200 250
P 610 200 200 200 200 200 200 6.6
In = --------------------------------- = 130A
3 ⋅ U ⋅ η ⋅ pf 540 160 200 200 200 200 200
Id = 6 x In = 780 A 480 160 160 160 200 200 200
440 160 160 160 160 160 200
Then select the next higher value, i.e. 790 A. 310 160 160 160 160 160 160
For six 5-second starts per hour, select fuses 280 125 160 160 160 160 160
rated 200 A. 250 125 125 125 160 160 160
240 125 125 125 125 125 160
Note: the same motor could not be protected for 12 starts
per hour since the maximum service voltage for the required
230 125 125 125 125 125 125
250 A rated fuses is 3.3 kV. 210 100 125 125 125 125 125
180 100 100 100 100 100 125
170 100 100 100 100 100 100 11
Maximum switchable power (kW)

(direct on-line startup, six 5 sec. starts per hour)
service voltage (kV) 3.3 4.16 5 5.5 6 6.6 10 11
without fuses 1550 1960 2360 2590 2830 3110 4710 5180
with fuses 100 A 140 180 215 240 260 285 435 480
200 A 625 800 960 1060 1155 1270
250 A 1135
Access to fuses
Access is via the front with the front panel removed.
Fuses may be removed without tools by simply pulling them forward.
The field deflector pivots and automatically returns to its position.
Replacement of fuses
When fault clearance results in one or two blown fuses, it is still common practice
to replace only the blown fuses.
However, though the remaining fuse(s) may apparently be in good condition,
their operating characteristics are generally reduced due to the short-circuit.
If non-blown fuses remain in service, they may blow even at very low
over-current values.
In systems where continuity of service is of importance, it is recommended
to replace all three fuses, in compliance with IEC recommendation 60282.1.
Please note: all three fuses must come from the same range:
Fusarc or Fusarc CF (they have different fusion curves).
Characteristics of Interlocks
Switch units Functional interlocks

b the switch can be closed only if the earthing switch These comply with IEC recommendation 60298 and EDF specification HN 64-S-41.
is open and the access panel is in position.
b the earthing switch can be closed only if the switch In addition to the functional interlocks, each disconnector and switch include:
is open. b built-in padlocking capacities (padlocks not supplied);
b the access panel for connections can be opened b four knock-outs that may be used for keylocks (supplied on request)
only if the earthing switch is closed. for mechanism locking functions.
b the switch is locked in the open position when
the access panel is removed. The earthing switch
may be operated for tests. Unit interlock
Circuit-breaker units units interlock
b the disconnector(s) can be closed only if A1 A3 A4 C1 C4 P1 P2 P3 P5
the circuit breaker is open and the access panel IM, IMB, IMC b b b
is in position. PM, QM, QMB, QMC, DM1-A, b b b
b the earth switch(es) can be closed only if DM1-D, DM1-W, DM1-Z, DM1-S,
the disconnector(s) is/are open. DMV-A, DMV-D, DMV-S
b the access panel for connections can be opened CRM b
only if: NSM b b
v the circuit breaker is locked open,
GAM b
v the disconnector(s) is/are open,
v the earth switch(es) is/are closed. SM b b
Note: it is possible to lock the disconnector(s)

in the open position for no-load operations
with the circuit breaker.

Characteristics of
A1 type
O
Key-type interlocks
MT20252
Outgoing units
Aim:
O b to prevent the closing of the earthing switch on a transformer protection unit
unless the LV circuit breaker is locked in “open” or “disconnected” position.
C1 type b to prevent the access to the transformer if the earthing switch for transformer
protection has not first been closed.
MT20253
C4 type b to prevent the closing of the earthing switch on a transformer protection unit unless
the LV circuit breaker is locked in “open” or “disconnected” position.
MT20254
O
b to prevent the access to the transformer if the earthing switch for transformer
protection has not first been closed.
S
O
Legend for key-type interlocks:

MT20240EN
no key free key captive key panel or door
Characteristics of Interlocks
A3 type Ring units

O Aim:
MT20255
b to prevent the closing of the earthing switch of a load-side cubicle

unless the line-side switch is locked “open”.
O
A4 type b to prevent the simultaneous closing of two switches.

O O
MT20256
P1 type b to prevent the closing of an earthing switch if the switch of the other unit
O X has not been locked in the “open” position.
MT20257
X O
P2 type b to prevent on-load operation of the disconnector unless the switch is locked “open”;
X O O b to prevent the closing of the earthing switches unless the disconnector and
MT20258
the switch are locked “open”.
P3 type b to prevent on-load operation of the disconnector unless the switch is locked “open”;
AX b to prevent the closing of the earthing switches with the unit energised, unless
MT20259
O
the disconnector and the switch are locked “open”;
b to allow off-load operation of the switch.
O X
P5 type b to prevent the closing of the earthing switch of the incoming unit unless
the disconnector and the switch is locked “open”.
MT20260
Legend for key-type interlocks:

MT20240EN
no key free key captive key panel or door
Connections Connections selection table
The ageing resistance of the equipment in an MV/LV

substation depends on three key factors:
61048N
b the need to make connections correctly

New cold fitted connection technologies offer ease of installation that favours
resistance over time. Their design enables operation in polluted environments
under severe conditions.
b the impact of the relative humidity factor
The inclusion of a heating element is essential in climates with high humidity levels
and with high temperature differentials.
b ventilation control
The dimension of the grills must be appropriate for the power dissipated
in the substation. They must only traverse the transformer area.
Network cables are connected:

b on the switch terminals;
b on the lower fuse holders;
b on the circuit breaker’s connectors.
The bimetallic lugs are:
b round connection and shank for cables ≤ 300 mm2;
b square connection round shank for cables > 300 mm 2 only.
Crimping of lugs to cables must be carried out by stamping.
The end connectors are of cold fitted type
Schneider Electric’s experience has led it to favour this technology wherever
possible for better resistance over time.
The maximum admissible cable cross section:
b 630 mm2 for 1250 A incomer and feeder cables;
b 300 mm2 for 400 - 630 A incomer and feeder cables ;
b 95 mm2 for transformer protection cubicles with fuses.
Access to the compartment is interlocked with the closing of the earthing disconnector.
The reduced cubicle depth makes it easier to connect all phases.
A 12 mm Ø pin integrated with the field distributor enables the cable end lug
to be positioned and attached with one hand. Use a torque wrench set to 50 mN.
Dry-type single-core cable

Short inner end, cold fitted
Performance Lug type X-section mm2 Supplier Number of cables Comments
Connections
3 to 24 kV round connector 50 to 300 mm2 all cold fitted cable end 1 or 2 per phase for larger x-sections, more
400 A - 630 A suppliers: Silec, 3M, Pirelli, cables and other types of
Raychem, etc. lugs, please consult us
3 to 24 kV round connector 50 to 630 mm2 all cold fitted cable end 1 or 2 per phase for larger x-sections, more
1250 A suppliers: Silec, 3M, Pirelli, ≤ 400 mm2 cables and other types of
square connector Raychem, etc. lugs, please consult us
> 300 mm2 400 < 1 ≤ 630 mm2
admissible per phase
Three core, dry cable

Short inner end, cold fitted
Performance Lug type X-sectionmm2 Supplier Number of cables Comments
3 to 24 kV round connector 50 to 300 mm2 all cold fitted cable end 1 per phase for larger x-sections, more
400 A - 630 A suppliers: Silec, 3M, Pirelli, cables and other types of
3 to 24 kV round connector 50 to 630 mm2 all cold fitted cable end 1 per phase for larger x-sections, more
1250 A suppliers: Silec, 3M, Pirelli, cables and other types of
Note:
b the lugs, covered by a field distributor, can be square;
b PM/QM type cubicle, round end connections Ø 30 mm max.
Connections Cable-connection from below
Cable-connection height
Cable-connection height H IM,NSM-cables, NSM-busbars, SM IMC, PM, QM, QMC

measured from floor (mm)
MT20261
MT20262
630 A 1250 A
IM,NSM-cables, NSM-busbars 950
SM 950 950
IMC 450
PM, QM 400
QMC 340
CRM 430
H
DM1-A SF1 370 650
DM1-A SFset, DM1-S 430 H
DMV-A, DMV-S 324 324
DM1-W 360 650
GAM2 760
200 200 200 200
GAM 470 620 420
420
CRM GAM2 GAM

MT20263
MT20264
MT20265
H H
H
200 200 200 200 200 200

420 420 420
DMV-A, DMV-S 400 - 630 - 1250 A DM1-A, DM1-S, DM1-W 400 - 630 A DM1-A, DM1-W 1250 A
MT20266
MT20267
MT20268
H
H
H
185 185 338 200 200 789 330

312 420
200 200
420
Trenches depth
Cabling Cables position 400 - 630 - 1250 A units

from above in front
Single-core cables units until 630 A 1250 A units
On each unit of the range,
except those including cable bending IM, SM, IMC, CRM, PM, SM, DM1-A(3)
an enlarged low-voltage x-section radius NSM-cables, DM1-A, DM1-W, QM, GAM DM1-W(3)
625 (mm2) (mm) NSM-busbars GAM, DM1-S QMC(2) DMV-A
compartment,
the connection is made 500 depth P (mm)
with dry-type and single- all orientations
375
core cables. P1 P2 P3 P4 P5
50 370 140 400 350
70 400 150 430 350
MT20273
61049N
95 440 160 470 350

120 470 200 500
150 500 220 550
185 540 270 670
240 590 330 730
400 800 1000 1350
630 940 1000 1350
(2) must be installed with a 100 mm deep pan.
(3) must be installed with a 350 mm deep pan, in a floor void.
Note: the unit and the cables requiring the greatest depth must be taken into account
when determining the depth P for single-trench installations.
In double-trench installations, depth P must be taken into account for each type of unit
187.5
and cable orientations.
Cabling from below

All units:
b through trenches
The trench depth P is given in the table opposite for commonly used types of cables.
b with stands
To reduce P or eliminate trenches altogether by placing the units on 400 mm footings.
b with floor void
The trench depth P is given in the table opposite for commonly used types of cables.
Technical pit drawings
Connections
1250 A units 630 A units
SM, GAM DMV-A, DMV-S DMV-A DM1-A, DM1-W
for single and tri-core cables for single and tri-core cables for single-core cables for single and tri-core cables
MT20269
MT20270
MT20271
MT20272
100 100 140 100
60
50 50 50 50
740 740 740 740
350 250
P4 P4
P5 P5
480
600 600 840 600
Trench diagrams example
630 A units 630 A units 630 A units

cable entry or exit rear entry or exit front entry or exit
through right or left side with conduits with conduits
MT20274
MT20275
MT20276
P1 P1
P2 Ø 200 P2 P3
Ø 200
600 600 600
20 20 20
70 Ø 200 70 70
IM IM
QMC Ø 200
IM Ø 200 IM
IM
DM1 DM1
IM
100
60 60
140 140
Required dimensions (mm) Note: for connection with conduits, the bevel must correspond to the following
trench dimensions: P1 = 75 mm or P2/P3 = 150 mm.
Trench diagrams and technical pit
drawings example
Installation with Installation with

technical pit trench diagram
Downwards exhaust Upwards exhaust
MT20277
MT20278
220
100
P1
Ø 200
600
220 740 220 740
1060 1060
20 20
Ø 200
Connections
IM IM
Ø 200
IM IM
DM1-A DM1-A
Note: to evacuate gases through the bottom, the technical pit volume must be over
or equal to 6 m3 for a switchboard width of 1125 mm maximum.
Installation Dimensions and weights
Add to height: Type of unit height width depth weight

(1) 450 mm for low-voltage enclosures for control/ (mm) (mm) (mm) (kg)
monitoring and protection functions. To ensure uniform IM,IMB 1600(1) 375 940 120
presentation, all units (except GIM and GEM) may be IMC 1600(1) 500 940 200
equipped with low-voltage enclosures.
PM, QM, QMB 1600(1) 375 940 130
(2) depending on the busbar configuration in the VM6
unit, two types of extension units may be used: QMC 1600(1) 625 940 230
b to extend a VM6 DM12 or DM23 unit, CRM 2050 750 940 390
use an extension unit with a depth of 1060 mm; DM1-A, DM1-D, DM1-W, DM1-Z, 1600(1) 750 1220 400
b for all other VM6 units, a depth of 920 mm is required. DM1-S, DM2
(3) for the 1250 A unit. DMV-A, DMV-D, DMV-S 1600(1) 625 940 320
CM 1600(1) 375 940 190
CM2 1600(1) 500 940 210
GBC-A, GBC-B 1600 750 1020 290
NSM-cables, NSM-busbars 2050 750 940 260
GIM 1600 125 840 30
GEM(2) 1600 125 920/1060 30/35
GBM 1600 375 870 120
GAM2 1600 375 870 120
GAM 1600 500 1020 120
SM 1600(1) 375/500(3) 940 120
TM 1600 375 940 190
Floor preparation
Units may be installed on ordinary concrete floors, with or without trenches
depending on the type and cross-section of cables.
Required civil works are identical for all 400 - 630 A units.
To reduce the depth of trenches by 400 mm (for the 400 - 630 A units),
which in many cases is sufficient to eliminate trenches altogether,
units may be installed on a concrete footing prepared when pouring the floor.
Installation of 400 - 630 A units on a footing:
b enables installation in rooms where trenches are not possible;
b in no way affects substation switching operation;
b for the 1250 A units DM1-A and DM1-W, a floor void must be foreseen.
a
Fixing of units
With each other
MT55108
15 b 15
The units are simply bolted together to form the MV switchboard (bolts supplied).
50 Busbar connections are made using a torque wrench set to 28 mN.
On the floor
b for switchboards comprising up to three units, the four corners of the switchboard
must be secured to the floor using:
740 840 v M8 bolts (not supplied) screwed into nuts set into the floor using a sealing pistol,
v screw rods grouted into the floor.
b for switchboards comprising more than three units, the number and position
of fixing points depends on local criteria (earthquake withstand capacities, etc.),
each unit may be fixed as necessary.
b position of fixing holes b depends on the width a of units:
12.3 x 12.3
a (mm) 125 375 500 625 750
Note: in circuit-breaker or contactor units, fixing devices
are installed on the side opposite the switchgear. b (mm) 95 345 470 595 720
Installation Units dimensions
IM, IMB, PM, QM, QMB, SM IMC, QMC, CM, CM2 CRM
450 450 450

MT20279
MT20280
MT20281
1600 1600 1600
840 30 840 30 840 30

70 70 70
NSM-cables, NSM-busbars GBM, GAM2 GAM
450
MT20282
MT20283
MT20284
1600 1600 1600
840 30 840 30 80 840 30

70 70 70
Installation
GIM GEM GBC-A, GBC-B

MT20285
MT20286
MT20287
1600 1600 1600
840 140 920 80 840 100
Installation Units dimensions
DM1-A, DM1-D, DM1-W, DM1-Z, DM1-S, DM2 DM1-A, DM1-W 1250 A
450 450
MT20288
MT20289
1600 1600
200
330
80 840 100
832 200
80 840 100
DMV-A, DMV-S DMV-D

MT20290
MT20291
1600 1600
100
150
840 100 840 100
Internal arcing cubicles Internal arcing cubicles

upwards exhaust downwards exhaust
MT20292
MT20293
600
25
1600 1600
220 840 30 220 840 30

70 70
Installation Layout examples
Biosco prefabricated substation Conventional masonry substation
MT20294
61050N
B
A
940
200
20
1200
Required dimensions (mm) without with

circuit breaker circuit breaker
Range 630/1250 A 630/1250 A
A 60
B 100 140
Switchboard extension example

Internal arcing cubicles 16 kA.1 s Internal arcing cubicles 16 kA.1 s
installed against a wall with rear corridor
MT20295
MT20296
1160
Installation
200
1200
Installation Protecting the environment
Schneider Electric’s recycling service

Schneider Electric’s recycling service
61051N
for SF6 products is part of a rigorous
management process which gives
traceability of each device right through
to its final destruction certificate.
Schneider Electric is committed to a long term

environmental approach.
As part of this, the SM6 range has been designed
to be environmentally friendly, notably in terms of
the product’s recycleability.
The materials used, both conductors and insulators,
are identified and easily separable.
At the end of its life, SM6 can be processed, recycled
and its materials recovered in conformity with the draft
European regulations on the end-of-life of electronic
and electrical products, and in particular without
any gas being released to the atmosphere nor any
polluting fluids being discharged.
61016N
Ferrous metal 71%
Non-ferrous metal 10.5%
Thermohardening 15%
Thermoplastics 3.35%
Fluid 0.15%
b The environmental management system adopted

by Schneider Electric production sites that produce
MT55145
the SM6 have been assessed and judged to be

in conformity with requirements in the ISO 14001
standard.
01
ISO 140
Installation A full range of services
Schneider Electric is capable of offering a full range of services

either associated or not with the supply of the SM6 unit.
61052N
To improve the quality of your electrical power:
b network study, harmonics study, etc.;
b reactive energy compensation;
b consumption monitoring;
b optimisation of your electrical power supply contracts.
To accompany the purchase and installation

of your SM6 equipment:
b adaptation of our equipment to provide a better response
to your requirements;
b on site assembly, testing and commissioning
of your equipment;
b customised financing solutions;
b warranty extension;
b operator training.
To accompany your installation throughout its life

and upgrading your equipment:
b upgrading your existing equipment: functional adaptation,
control motorisation, renovation of protections units, etc.;
b on site work;
b supply of replacement parts;
b maintenance contracts;
b end of life processing.
Fore more information on all the services proposed by

Schneider Electric, please contact your Schneider Electric
Sales Office.
61053N
Installation
Appendices Trip curves for VIP 300 LL
or LH relays
MT20301
t> t>
t >> t >>
Is 1.2 Is 10 Is I >> Is 1.2 Is 10 Is I >>
With lower definite time threshold With lower inverse definite time threshold
Definite time tripping curves
SI curve VI curve
t (s) t (s)
MT20302
100 100
10 10
1 1
0.6
0.4 0.6
0.3 0.4
0.2 0.3
0.1 0.15 0.1 0.2
0.1 0.15
0.07 0.1
0.05 0.07
0.05
I/Is I/Is
0.01 0.01
1 1.2 10 100 1 1.2 10 100
EI curve RI curve
t (s) t (s)
1000
MT20303
10
100
1
10
0.6
0.4
0.3
1 0.2
0.15
0.1
0.1
0.07
0.6 0.05
0.1 0.4
0.3
0.2
0.15
0.1
0.07 I/Is I/Is
0.01 0.05 0.01
1 1.2 10 100 1 10 100
Appendices Trip curves for VIP 200
and VIP 201 relays
for phase and earth faults
DT definite time curve SI inverse definite time curve
td (s) td (s)
MT20304
1000 1000
500 500
200 200
100 100
50 50
12
20 20
10 10
5 5
2 2
1 1
13
0.5 13 0.5
0.2 14 0.2
0.1 0.1
0.05 0.05 14
0.02 0.02
0.01 0.01
I/Is I/Is
0.005 0.005
0.5 1 1.2 2 3 4 5 7 10 20 30 50 60 0.5 1 1.2 2 3 4 5 7 10 20 30 50 60
VI very inverse definite time curve EI extremely inverse definite time curve
td (s) td (s)
MT20305
1000 1000
500 500
200 200
100 100
50 50
20 20
10 10
5 5
2 2
1 1
0.5 0.5
13
0.2 0.2 13
0.1 0.1
0.05 0.05
0.02 0.02
0.01 14 0.01 14
I/Is I/Is
0.005 0.005
0.5 1 1.2 2 3 4 5 7 10 20 30 50 60 0.5 1 1.2 2 3 4 5 7 10 20 30 50 60
RI definite time curve
td (s)
MT20306
1000
500
200
100
50
20
10
Appendices
5
2
1 13
0.5
0.2
0.1
0.05
0.02 14
0.01
I/Is
0.005
0.5 1 1.2 2 3 4 5 7 10 20 30 50 60
Appendices Trip curves for VIP 35 relays
Phase protection curve

s The trip curve shows the time
100 before the relay acts, to which
MT20307
must be added 70 ms to obtain
the breaking time.
10
0.1 total breaking time
type
0.01 I/Is
0 1.2 5 10 15 20 25 30
Appendices Fusarc CF fuses
Fuse and limitation curves
Fuse curve 3.6 - 7.2 - 12 - 17.5 - 24 - 36 kV

Time (s)
4A
6.3 A
10 A
16 A
20 A
25 A
31.5 A
40 A
50 A
63 A
80 A
100 A
125 A
160 A
200 A
250 A
1000
MT20012
8
6
4
100
8
6
4
10
8
6
4
1
8
6
4
0.1
8
6
4
0.01
2 4 6 8 2 4 6 8 2 4 6 8
10 100 1000 10000
Current (A)
Limitation curve 3.6 - 7.2 - 12 - 17.5 - 24 - 36 kV

Maximum value of the limited broken current (kA peak)
100
The diagram shows the maximum limited broken current value
MT20013
as a function of the rms current value which could have occured 8

in the absence of a fuse. 2
6
Ik 2
8
4
1. Ik 250 A
= =
Ia Is 200 A
160 A
125 A
2
100 A
80 A
63 A
10 50 A
8 40 A
6 31.5 A
25 A
20 A
4 16 A
10 A
6.3 A
2
1
8 4A
6
Appendices
0.1
6 8 2 4 6 8 2 4 6 8 2 4 6 8
0.1 1 10 100
Rms value of the presumed broken current (kA)
Appendices Solefuse fuses
Fuse and limitation curves
Fuse curve 7.2 - 12 - 17.5 - 24 - 36 kV

Time (s)
6.3 A
10 A
16 A
20 A
25 A
31.5 A
43 A
63 A
80 A
100 A
125 A
MT20015
1000
8
6
4
100
8
6
4
10
8
6
4
1
8
6
4
0.1
8
6
4
0.01
2 4 6 8 2 4 6 8 2 4 6 8
10 100 1000 10000
Current (A)
Limitation curve 7.2 - 12 - 17.5 - 24 - 36 kV

Maximum value of the limited broken current (kA peak)
100
The diagram shows the maximum limited broken current value
MT20016
as a function of the rms current value which could have occured 8

in the absence of a fuse. 6
2
4 Ik
8 2
1. Ik
= =
Ia Is
2 125 A
100 A
80 A
63 A
10
8 43 A
6 31.5 A
25 A
20 A
4 16 A
10 A
6.3 A
2
1
8
6
0.1
2 4 6 8 2 4 6 8 2 4 6 8
0.1 1 10 100
Rms value of the presumed broken current (kA)
Appendices Personal notes
Appendices
Appendices Personal notes
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Characteristics of the functional units

Trip curves for VIP 200 and VIP 201 relays 67

The Schneider Electric group’s experience extends over forty years

for Medium Voltage switchgear.

Putting this experience at your service and remaining attentive to your

The modular SM6 range is a range of harmonised cubicles equipped

with SF6 or vacuum air breaking technology switchgear.

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SM6 switchgear is perfectly adapted to telecontrol applications.

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Quality certified to ISO 9001

Meticulous and systematic controls

During manufacture, each SM6 is subject to systematic routine testing

The environmental management system adopted by Schneider Electric

The SM6 range is made up of modular units containing fixed or withdrawable

MV/LV transformer substations

Combined public distribution/ MV consumer substation Substation

Industrial distribution substations

DM1-A CM QMC IM IM DM1-D GBM DM1-A QMC CM

incoming line incoming line

MV/LV transformer substations

PM NSM-busbars GBM SM TM NSM-cables QM CRM CRM DM1-W

CM QM QM IMC IMB GBM IMC QM CM

incoming line incoming line

Connection to the networks

30 Fuse-switch Fuse-switch Fuse-switch

SF6 circuit-breaker protection

SF6 circuit-breaker protection

Vacuum circuit-breaker protection

37 Current and/or voltage Current and/or voltage

41 Cables power supply Busbars power supply

instrument transformers, surge arrestor, telecontrol, etc.).

* as per recommendation IEC 60420, three breakings at p.f. = 0.2

Switch and fuse protection cubicles

1 switchgear: switch-disconnector and earthing switch in an enclosure filled

4 operating mechanism: contains the elements used to operate the switch-

Optional, switch cubicles (IM) can also be fitted with:

SF6 circuit breaker cubicles

3 4 operating mechanism: contains the elements used to operate the disconnector(s),

Optional, cubicles may be fitted with:

Vacuum type circuit breaker cubicles

4 operating mechanism: contains the elements used to operate the disconnector(s),

Optional, cubicles may be fitted with:

4 operating mechanism: contains the elements used to operate the disconnector(s),

Optional, cubicles may be fitted with current and voltage transformers.

Connection and switchgear compartment