The document discusses different types of medium voltage overhead switchgear solutions including automatic circuit reclosers, sectionalizers, and load break switches. It provides information on the U-Series, E-Series, W-Series recloser models and RL-Series sectionalizers including their voltage and current ratings and monitoring capabilities.
The document discusses different types of medium voltage overhead switchgear solutions including automatic circuit reclosers, sectionalizers, and load break switches. It provides information on the U-Series, E-Series, W-Series recloser models and RL-Series sectionalizers including their voltage and current ratings and monitoring capabilities.
The document discusses different types of medium voltage overhead switchgear solutions including automatic circuit reclosers, sectionalizers, and load break switches. It provides information on the U-Series, E-Series, W-Series recloser models and RL-Series sectionalizers including their voltage and current ratings and monitoring capabilities.
The document discusses different types of medium voltage overhead switchgear solutions including automatic circuit reclosers, sectionalizers, and load break switches. It provides information on the U-Series, E-Series, W-Series recloser models and RL-Series sectionalizers including their voltage and current ratings and monitoring capabilities.
costs What’s in a Range? • Substation Solutions A comprehensive range of Medium Voltage • Feeder Solutions Overhead Switchgear gives you overall control • SWER Applications of your electricity distribution network with • Load Break Switches/ Sectionalisers minimal maintenance. • Single and 3-Phase Make the Switch! • Loop Automation
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1 Light-weight Solutions with U-Series recloser upto 27 kV and 125 kV BIL
Reduced purchasing, installation and operating costs, with intelligent
solid-dielectric switchgear.
Offering solid-dielectric insulation in a cost effective solution, U-Series
Automatic Circuit Reclosers provides the updated technology in vacuum interrupters, encased in an hydrophobic epoxy resin moulding.
The switching mechanism and switchgear microelectronics are enclosed
in a 316 stainless steel tank.
Current and voltage transformers molded into the I-side terminal allow easy monitoring for your overhead voltage network, and with optional voltage measurement on the X-side terminal, you have automation capabilities for your electricity distribution network or substation.
A mechanical lockout and visible On/Off indicator provides instant visual
indication of the switchgear state.
This solution offers protection technology and low maintenance Automatic
Circuit Recloser.
Available in 15 kV and 27 kV models, the U-Series has a rated continuous
current of 630 A.
2 Light-weight Solutions with E-Series reclosers
upto 38 kV and 170 kV BIL
Reduced purchasing, installation and operating costs, with intelligent solid-dielectric switchgear.
Offering solid-dielectric insulation in a cost effective solution, E-Series Automatic Circuit Reclosers provides the updated technology in vacuum interrupters, encased in an hydrophobic epoxy resin moulding.
The switching mechanism and switchgear microelectronics are enclosed in a stainless steel tank.
Current transformers molded into the I-side terminal allow easy monitoring for your overhead voltage network, and voltage transformers molded into the I-side terminal and X-side terminal for voltage measurement. You have automation capabilities for your electricity distribution network or substation.
A mechanical lockout and visible On/Off indicator provides instant visual indication of the switchgear state.
This solution offers protection technology and low maintenance Automatic Circuit Recloser.
Available in 15kV, 27kv and 38kV models, the E-series has a rated continuous current of 630A/800A* for 15/27kV and 800A/1250A* for 38kV with 150kv BIL for 15/27kV and 170kV BIL for 38kV.
* To be consult with Schneider Electric
4 schneider-electric.com 3 Single Phase Solutions with W-Series reclosers upto 24 kV
Automated protection for single phase or SWER (Single Wire Earth Return) applications.
Using the updated technology in solid-dielectric insulation and vacuum arc interruption, the W-Series Single Phase ACR provides automation and remote control on one phase.
Housed in a 316 stainless steel tank, and including features such as manual trip, visible external On/Off indicators, the W-Series is suitable for any single phase requirement.
Available as a 24 kV model with a rated continuous current of 400 A.
4 Manual or Automated LBS with RL-Series load break switches upto 38 kV
Easy installation with the choice of manual switching or overall automation.
RL-Series Load Break Switches/Sectionalisers provide a simple low cost solution for your electricity distribution network.
Contained in a hard wearing, SF6 gas-filled, 316 stainless steel enclosure is the updated arc quenching technology, short arcing times (within half a cycle), plus tulip-type contacts with arc-resistant (Cu-W) material providing a long switching life and extended short circuit making capability.
This innovative design provides a quick manual tripping using the hookstick and the closed switch arm, irrespective of fast or slow movement of the switch arm.
The RL-Series LBS is available in bare terminal or fully insulated bushing arrangement, and 15 kV, 27 kV or 38 kV models (rated continuous current - 630 A).
Features Increased revenue with lower operating costs makes this intelligent switchgear the appropriate choice.
From manual sectionalising and single phase protection, up to large scale DSA/SCADA controlled electricity distribution networks and substations, you have the solution for your every overhead medium-voltage need.
1 U-Series ACR 2 E-Series ACR
• 15 kV and 27 kV options • 15 kV, 27 kV and 38kV options • 316 grade stainless steel tank • Stainless steel tank • Updated technology in solid dielectric and • Updated technology in solid dielectric and vacuum arc interruption vacuum arc interruption • I-terminal current and voltage measurement • I-terminal and X-terminal voltage • Optional X-terminal voltage measurement measurement • Mechanical lockout • I-terminal current measurement • 630 A continuous rated current • Mechanical lockout • 630A/800A* for 15kV/27kV and 800A/1250A* for 38kV continuous rated current (* To be consult with Schneider Electric)
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3 W-Series ACR 4 RL-Series Sectionaliser • 24 kV phase to ground • 15 kV, 27 kV and 38 kV options • 316 grade stainless steel tank • 316 grade stainless steel tank • Updated technology in solid dielectric and • Bare terminal or insulated bushing vacuum arc interruption arrangement • Single phase applications • Updated technology in SF6 arc interruption • SWER (Single Wire Earth Return) • Choice of manual or automated operation applications • 630 A continuous rated current • 400 A continuous rated current
Advanced Monitoring and Control
The U-Series, E-Series and W-Series automatic circuit reclosers and RL-Series sectionalisers are all compatible with the updated ADVC Controller Range and WSOS 5 software. Combining switchgear reliability and flexibility with powerful monitoring and analysis tools means you have your medium voltage electricity distribution challenges under control.
6 schneider-electric.com Switchgear Comparison Table U-SERIES E-SERIES RL-SERIES W-SERIES 15 kV 27 kV 15 kV/27 kV 38 kV 15 kV 27 kV 38 kV 24 kV 12.5 kA 12.5 kA 12.5 kA 16 kA 12.5/16 kA 12.5/16 kA 12.5/16 kA 6 kA RATINGS Rated Maximum Voltage 15.5 kV 27 kV 15/27 kV 38 kV 15.5 kV 27 kV 38 kV 24 kV Rated Nominal Voltage 21 kV (phase to ground) Rated Continuous 630 A 630 A 630 A 800 A 630 A 630 A 630 A 400 A Current Fault Make Capacity 12.5 kA 12.5 kA 12.5 kA 16 kA 12.5/16 kA 12.5/16 kA 12.5/16 kA 6 kA (RMS) Fault Make Capacity 31.5 kA 31.5 kA 32.5 kA 41.6 kA 31.5/40 kA 31.5/40 kA 31.5/40 kA 15 kA (Peak) Power Operating Time (Close/Open) 0.1/0.05 s 0.1/0.05 s 0.1/0.05 s 0.1/0.05 s <2s <2s <2s 0.1/0.05 s
Mechanical Operations 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 Rated full load 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 600 600 400 10,000 operations Short time current 12.5 kA 12.5 kA 12.5 kA 16 kA 12.5/16 kA 12.5/16 kA 12.5/16 kA 6 kA BREAKING CAPACITY Mainly Active (0.7pf) 630 A 630 A 630 A 800 A 630 A 630 A 630 A 400 A Fault break capacity 12.5 kA 12.5 kA 12.5 kA 16 kA 6 kA Cable charging 25 A 25 A 25 A 40 A 25 A 25 A 25 A 25 A Line charging 5A 5A 5A 5A 10 A 10 A 10 A 5A Capacitor bank LIGHTNING IMPULSE WITHSTAND LEVEL Phase to Phase 125 kV 150 kV 170 kV Phase to Earth 110 kV 125 kV 150 kV 170 kV 125 kV 150 kV 170 kV 125 kV Across Interrupter 110 kV 125 kV 150 kV 170 kV 145 kV 170 kV 200 kV 125 kV POWER FREQUENCY WITHSTAND VOLTAGE Phase to Earth 50 kV 60 kV 60 kV 70 kV 40 kV 60 kV 70 kV 60 kV Across Interrupter 50 kV 60 kV 60 kV 70 kV 50 kV 60 kV 80 kV 60 kV SERVICE CONDITIONS Ambient Temperaturea -40 to 50 -40 to 50 -40 to 50 -40 to 50 -30 to 50 -30 to 50 -30 to 50 -30 to 50 (ºC) Ambient Temperature a -40 to 122 -40 to 122 -40 to 122 -40 to 122 -22 to 122 -22 to 122 -22 to 122 -22 to 122 (ºF) Radiation (Max) 1.1 kW/m 2 1.1 kW/m 2 1.1 kW/m 2 1.1 kW/m 2 1.1 kW/m 2 1.1 kW/m 2 1.1 kW/m 2 1.1 kW/m2 Humidity 0 to 100% 0 to 100% 0 to 100% 0 to 100% 0 to 100% 0 to 100% 0 to 100% 0 to 100% Altitude meters (Max)b 3000 3000 3000 3000 3000 3000 3000 3000 Altitude feet (Max)b 9840 9840 9840 9840 9840 9840 9840 9840 NET WEIGHTS Circuit breaker with pole 146/322 146/322 170/375 205/452 128/282 128/282 128/282 75/165 mount bracket (kg/lbs) Control cubicle with 41/90 41/90 41/90 41/90 41/90 41/90 41/90 41/90 control cable (kg/lbs) Gross weight of crate 263/580 263/580 275/606 350/771 285/628 285/628 285/628 196/432 (kg/lbs) External VT (kg/lbs) (N 60/132 60/132 60/132 60/132 60/132 60/132 60/132 60/132 series Only) CRATE DIMENSIONS Width (mm/in) 960/37.8 960/37.8 1140/44.8 1140/44.8 1200/47.2 1200/47.2 1200/47.2 1150/45.3 Depth (mm/in) 1020/40.2 1020/40.2 1080/42.5 1080/42.5 1150/45.3 1150/45.3 1150/45.3 1150/45.3 Height (mm/in) 1160/45.7 1160/45.7 1140/44.8 1220/48 755/29.7 755/29.7 755/29.7 570/22.4 IEC and IEEE STANDARDS IEC62271- Applicable Standards IEC62271-111 and IEEE C37.60 IEC62271-103 111 and IEEE C37.60 a. Option when cubicle battery heater is fitted (-10ºC to 50ºC {-14ºF to 122ºF} without heater) b. For altitudes above 1000 m (3280 feet), derate in accordance with IEEE C37.60 for reclosers (IEEE C37.63 for LBS)
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