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SIMOPRIME

Technology
Partner
© 2020 by Siemens AG, Berlin and Munich
 SIMOPRIME reliable
medium-voltage switchgear
for fail-safe operation
SIMOPRIME Partnering – gateway to success for panel builders
 Panel builder

state of the art

local

know-
how
Partnering high
flexibility

quality
assurance
regional
experience
design
verification
by type tests

SIMOPRIME Partnering –
Concept for success
SIMOPRIME Partnering opens the gateway to success for panel builders through
partnership with well-known and respected Siemens brand.

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 The SIMOPRIME Partnering concept

We would like to invite you to join us in a strategic

technology partnership. With a global brand in your area,
we can work together to capture new markets and increase
the profitability, volume and market share by our combined
business.

SIMOPRIME is based on an air insulated medium voltage

switchgear technology featuring a modular design. The
concept can be tailored to meet requirements of partners,
and includes a graded value adding system for SIMOPRIME.

SIMOPRIME Partnering portfolio is continuously maintained

and updated with latest vacuum circuit breakers and vacuum
contactors to meet latest standards and requirements arised
from the market. Usage of state-of-the-art makes SIMOPRIME
Partnering portfolio future proof and highly sustainable.

Simplistic design of SIMOPRIME switchgear makes it easier

to produce without high investments and return of the
investment phase will be shorter for the investors.

The partnering concept has it’s own SIMOPRIME Partnering

label. This label stands for high potential, success and diversi-
fication. Using must buy parts from Siemens, e.g. earthing
switches, bushings, contact fingers etc. ensures the fail safe
operation of the SIMOPRIME switchgear.

Contents 1 SIMOPRIME Partnering4 5 SIMOPRIME switchgear12

5.1 Ratings and classifications 14

2 Training6
5.2 Technical specifications 17

5.3 Technical corrections 18

5.4 SIMOPRIME 17.5 kV 19

3 Configuration software8
5.5 SIMOPRIME 24 kV 26

5.6 SIMOPRIME SDC 30

4 Technical support10 5.7 Components 32

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 1
SIMOPRIME Partnering –
Steps and benefits

First visit Contract Training First order

and pre-audit management

Standard Sample panels

First contact Theoretical
contact for showroom

Adjustment
Visit Confi­guration
to local First order
partner facility software
requirements

Pre-audit
& decision for Manu­facturing
partnership

Continuos
Online Training
LMS

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SIMOPRIME switchgear,
up to 17.5 kV and up to 24 kV

• Factory assembled, type tested switchgear

according to IEC 62271 200
• Use of high quality, world-wide available components
• Design based on global best practice and 50 years
of experience

Technical benefits

• Interlockings between high voltage door

and switching devices
• Rack in, rack out operations of the circuit breaker truck
with high voltage door closed
• Metallic, earthed shutters and partitions,
partition class: PM (metallic partition)
• Use of metallic, earthed shutters and partitions between
the compartments SIMOPRIME switchgear, 17.5 kV version

• Highest loss of service continuity of the switchgear

(LSC2B according to IEC 62271 200) during maintenance
• Internal arc tested design according to IEC 62271 200,
17.5 kV up to 40 kA, 1 s Benefits for your customer
• Internal arc tested design according to IEC 62271 200,
24 kV, up to 25 kA, 1 s • Saves lives
• Use of maintenance free vacuum circuit breakers • Fast return of investment
and vacuum contactors • Peace of mind due to fail-safe operation
• Flexibility due to two types of withdrawable unit design • Siemens product DNA
– Withdrawable (cassette) type*
• Tens of thousands air-insulated,
– Truck type
medium-voltage SIMOPRIME switchgears
• Easy production of SIMOPRIME switchgear due to basic in operation world-wide prove
design without need of complex jigs and fixtures that technologically sophisticated solutions
• Safe operation due to high-voltage door closed can be efficiently implemented
during all switching operations, including emergency with the SIMOPRIME switchgear.
manual operations

* only available up to 17.5 kV

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 2
Training The right knowledge serves as a good basis

Our training centres in Gebze (Turkey) and Leipzig

(Germany) offer a wide range of training sessions
for your employees that can be individually adapted
to your demands. Our training is based
on many years of experience in the production
of medium voltage switchgears. Profound
knowledge is the base for a successful start up.

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Additional training options

• Power engineering and

SIMOPRIME switchgear applications
for medium-voltage networks

• Selection criterias for

medium-voltage components

• CT and VT selection criterias

• Assembly and installation course

(supervisor course)

Online Training Portal – LMS

Product training
• Track your progress and develeop professional • General characteristics and applications
skills on different levels through online courses.
• Features and components
• Track SIMOPRIME updates with Newsletters
Software training
• Take surveys to measure your knowledge
• Offer, order and project structure, basic
• Access general documentation of SIMOPRIME parameters of the switchgear design
• Switchgear and component selection
• Assembly animation and videos
for different cases. • Technical product documentation

• Instructional Videos on different scenarios Quality assurance

of switchgear operation
• Basic knowledge for production quality
• Best practice examples
• Information about type tests
and routine testing

Assembly training
• Panel assembly with documentation
• Supporting tools and equipments
• Application examples

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 3 1

Configuration software Project data

Standalone configuration software to create,

configure and keep your projects

Engineering
process along SIMOPRIME switchgear
the entire
planning process

The configuration tool supports

you in project phase – from
offer to order stage with auto-
matically generated assembly
and technical documentation.

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2 3

NXTools and partnering configuration software Documentation

Select MV
components
Technical Define the and Automatical Switchgear Printouts of Single line Technical
specification typicals accessories error check arrangement parts lists diagrams description

Time saving and error free configuration

The Siemens tools for SIMOPRIME air insulated

medium-voltage switchgear engineering
are suitable for intuitive and error proof primary
part engineering.

Background algorithm avoids failures. The tools

can be used during the quotation and order stages.
The related documentation can be generated
automatically, and manual modifications
are only necessary with nonstandard designs.

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 4
Technical support

Global support service

• User protected extranet for the partners

to share the information such as test certificates,
technical documents, datasheets and CAx data.

• Exclusive marketing support such as brochures,

presentations, text modules, pictures
for your catalogue or internet presence, etc.

• Regular Email newsletters and webinars

provide you with the latest information about
our products, systems and tools.

• Our internet website highlights

the concept and benefits of being a
SIMOPRIME Technology Partner:

siemens.com/simoprime-partner

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Exclusive support for our
SIMOPRIME Technology Partner
contributes to quick and
successful project realization.

Priority technical support

We provide full scale technical assistance

for configuration and manufacturing stages
as well as in your first planning stage.

Contact our Partnering Support Team by email:

mv-partnering-support.de@siemens.com

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 5
SIMOPRIME switchgear –
Solutions for all industries

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 Contents
Power generation and supply 5.1 Ratings and classifications 14
• Power stations
5.2 Technical specifications 17
• Offshore installations
• Diesel power plants 5.3 Technical corrections 18
• Emergency power supply installations
• Traction power supplies 5.4 SIMOPRIME 17.5 kV 19

5.5 SIMOPRIME 24 kV 26

Infrastructure
• Power distribution 5.6 SIMOPRIME SDC 30

• Smart grids
5.7 Components 32

Oil and gas

• Petroleum industry
• Gas industry

Process industry
• Cement industry
• Iron and steel works
• Mining industry
• Textile, pager and food industry
• Rolling mills

Factory automation
• Automobile industry
• Shipbuilding industry

Chemical industry
• Electrochemical plants
• Petrochemical plants

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 5.1
Ratings and classifications

International standards
IEC

National standards
JIS
GOST (IEC)
GB

Regional standards
UL / ANSI / NEMA
CSA
NOM / NMX / IEC

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 Internal arc withstand acceptance criteria

Criterion 1
Correctly secured doors and covers do not open.
Limited deformations are accepted.

Criterion 2
No fragmentation of the enclosure.
Projection of small parts up to an individual mass
of 60 g are accepted.

Criterion 3
Arcing does not cause holes in the accessible sides
up to a height of 2 m.

Criterion 4
Horizontal and vertical indicators do no ignite
due to the effect of hot gases.

Criterion 5
The enclosure remains connected to its earthing point.

Internal arc classification according to IEC

IAC Internal arc classification

300 mm distance of indicators for test

A
(installation in closed electrical service location)

F Front arrangement of indicators for test

L Lateral arrangement of indicators for test
SIMOPRIME switchgears are fully type-tested to comply R Rear arrangement of indicators for test
IEC standards as well as DIN and GOST standards.
Test current for SIMOPRIME
Isc
≤ 17.5 kV up to 40 kA, ≤ 24 kV up to 25 kA

t Arc duration 1 s, optionally 0.1 s

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 IEC standard VDE standard DIN / EN standard
IEC 62271‐1 VDE 0671‐1 DIN / EN 62271‐1
SIMPOPRIME switchgear
IEC 62271‐200 VDE 0671‐200 DIN / EN 62271‐200
Internal arcing tests IEC 62271-200 VDE 0671-200 –
Circuit breaker IEC 62271‐100 VDE 0671‐100 DIN / EN 62271‐100
Circuit breaker, generator switching IEC / IEEE 62271-37-013 – –
Vacuum contactor IEC 60470 VDE 0670‐501 DIN / EN 62271-106
Devices

Disconnector and earthing switch IEC 62271‐102 VDE 0671‐102 DIN / EN 62271‐102
HV HRC fuses IEC 60282 VDE 0670‐4 DIN / EN 62271-103
Voltage detecting systems IEC 61243‐5 VDE 0682‐415 DIN / EN 62271-105
Internal arc classification IEC 62271-200 VDE 0671-200 DIN / EN60282-1
IEC 60529 VDE 0470‐1 DIN / EN 61243-5
Degree of protection
IEC 62271-200 VDE 0671-200 DIN / EN 60529
IEC 62271-1 VDE 0671-1 DIN / EN 62271-1
Current-carrying capacity
IEC 62271-200 1) VDE 0671-200 1) DIN / EN 62271-200 1)
Insulation IEC 60071 VDE 0111 DIN / EN 60071
Current transformer IEC 61869-2 VDE 0414‐1 DIN / EN 61869-2
Voltage transformer IEC 61869-3 VDE 0414‐2 DIN / EN 61869-3
Installation IEC 61936-1 VDE 0101 DIN / EN 61936-1
IP 4X 2)
(protection against solid foreign bodies)
Enclosure
Compartments: IP 2X (protection against solid foreign bodies)

1)
Ambient air temperatures: Maximum of 24 H mean + 35 °C, Maximum + 40 °C
– The current-carrying capacity of the panels and busbars depends on the ambient air temperature outside the enclosure.
– To attain the maximum rated normal currents, the panels are provided with natural or forced ventilation.
2)
Higher degree of protection IP 5x for enclosure on request.

Type of service location Loss of service continuity

The switchgear can be used for indoor installation
Category LSC 2B
in accordance with IEC 61936 (power installations exceeding
1 kV AC) and VDE 0101 Partition class PM

Inside lockable electrical service locations

Accessibility to compartments
A lockable electrical service location is a place outdoors
or indoors that is reserved exclusively for housing electrical Busbar compartment Tool based
equipment and which is kept under lock and key. Access is
restricted to authorized personnel and persons who have Switching‐device compartment Interlock based
been properly instructed in electrical engineering. Untrained Connection compartment Interlock and tool based
or unskilled persons may only enter under the supervision (front access) or tool
of authorized personnel or properly instructed persons. based (rear access)

Outside lockable electrical service locations

Outside lockable electrical service locations at places
which are not accessible to the public.
Enclosures of switchgear can only be removed with tools.

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 5.2
Technical specifications

Dielectric strength kV 7.2 12 15 17.5 24

Rated short‐duration power‐frequency withstand voltage (rms value)

Across isolating distances kV 23 32 39 45 60

Between phases and to earth kV 20 28 35 38 50

Rated lightning impuls e withstand voltage (peak value)

Across isolating distances kV 70 85 105 110 145

Between phases and to earth kV 60 75 95 95 125

The dielectric strength is verified by testing the switchgear

with rated values of short-duration power-frequency
withstand voltage and lightning impulse withstand voltage
according to IEC 62271-1 / VDE 0671-1 (see table “Dielectric
strength”).

The rated values are referred to sea level and to normal

atmospheric conditions (1013 hPa, 20 °C, 11 g/m3 humidity
in accordance with IEC 60071 / VDE 0111).

The dielectric strength decreases with increasing altitude.

For site altitudes above 1000 m (above sea level)
the standards do not provide any guidelines for the insulation
rating. Instead, special arrangements apply to these altitudes.

Site altitude:
– As the altitude increases, the dielectric strength
in air decreases due to the decreasing air density.
This reduction is permitted up to a site altitude
of 1000 m according to IEC and VDE.
– For site altitudes above 1000 m,
a higher insulation level must be selected.
It results from the multiplication
of the rated insulation level for 0 to 1000 m
with the altitude correction factor Ka.

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 5.3
Technical corrections

Altitude correction factor Ka

For site altitudes above Rated short-duration power-frequency withstand voltage

1,000 m, the altitude to be selected for site altitudes > 1,000 m
correction factor Ka ≥ Rated short-duration power-frequency withstand voltage
is recommended, up to ≤ 1,000 m • Ka
depending on the actual
site altitude above sea Rated lightning impulse withstand voltage
level. to be selected for site altitudes > 1,000 m
≥ Rated lightning impulse withstand voltage
up to ≤ 1,000 m • Ka

Example Result
1,800 m site altitude above sea level 12 kV switchgear According to the above table, a switchgear for a rated
rated voltage 75 kV rated lightning impulse withstand voltage of 17.5 kV is to be selected.
voltage, rated lightning impulse withstand voltage
to be selected 75 kV x 1.10 = 82.5 kV

Climate and environmental Influences

The switchgear may be used under the following environmental influences and climate classes:

Environmental influences Climate classes

– Natural foreign materials 3) – 3K22
– Chemically active pollutants 3)
– 3K23
– Small animals

The climate classes are classified according to IEC 60721-3-3.

3)
Depending on the size of foreign material or active pollutants additional measures may apply

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 5.4
SIMOPRIME 17.5 kV
Basic panel design
Basic panel design (example) Circuit breaker panel 12 kV, 1,250 A, 40 kA Legend for panel design
1 Door of low-voltage compartment
2 Opening for locking or unlocking
 the low-voltage compartment door
 3 Option: Capacitive voltage detecting system
 for feeder and busbar

 4 High-voltage door


5 Inspection window for checking
 
the switching device truck
 
6 Opening for locking or unlocking
 
the high-voltage door

  7 Opening for mechanical charging


of circuit breaker closing spring

8 Openings for manual operation (ON/OFF)
of the circuit breaker
 9 Inspection window for reading the indicators
 
10 Door handle
 11 Openings for switching device truck
 operation
12 Opening for earthing-switch operation
13 Withdrawable VT operation opening lever
14 Withdrawable VT compartment door
15 Pressure relief duct
16 Busbars
17 Bushings
Basic panel design (example) Circuit breaker panel with withdrawable VT feature
18 Post insulators
19 Block-type current transformer
20 Option: Make-proof earthing switch

21 Cable sealing ends


22 Option: Voltage transformer
 23 Earthing busbar

 24 Low-voltage plug connector

  25 Vacuum interrupters
 
26 Switching device truck
 
27 Switching device withdrawable element

  28 Withdrawable VT


A Switching device compartment

B Busbar compartment

  C Connection compartment
 D Vacuum circuit breaker truck /


withdrawable part

E Low-voltage compartment

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 5.4
SIMOPRIME 17.5 kV
Features

SIMOPRIME switchgear kV 7.2 12 17.5

Rated frequency Hz 50/60 50/60 50/60

Rated short‐duration power‐frequency

kV 20 1) 28 1) 38
withstand voltage

Rated lightning impulse withstand voltage kV 60 75 2) 95

Rated short‐time withstand current in 3 s kA 40 40 40

Rated peak withstand current at 50/60 Hz kA 100/104 100/104 100/104

Rated short‐circuit breaking current kA 40 40 40

Rated short‐circuit making current at 50/60 Hz kA 100/104 100/104 100/104

Rated normal current of busbar A 4,000 3) 4,000 3) 4,000 3)

Rated normal current of feeders

• with circuit breaker A 4,000 3) 4,000 3) 4,000 3)
• with vacuum contactor as per fuse as per fuse –

1)
Option: Higher values acc. to GOST standards
2)
60 kV for vacuum contactor
3)
With forced ventilation

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Switching device compartment Low-voltage compartment
• All switching operations with high-voltage door closed • For accommodation of all protection, control, measuring and
• Pressure relief upwards metering equipment

• Panel powder-coated with epoxy resin • Partitioned safe-to-touch from the high-voltage part

• Shutter operating mechanisms separately for • Low-voltage compartment can be removed,

– Busbar compartment bus wires and control cables are plugged in
– Connection compartment • Optional partition: Partition between panels
• Pressure resistant high voltage door in the event
of internal arcs in the panel
Voltage transformer compartment

• Metallic ducts on the side for laying control cables • VT compartment to accommodate withdrawable
voltage transformers
• Interlocking between high-voltage door and circuit breaker truck
ensures interlock based access • VT compartment located under VCB in switching device compart-
ment and has a seperate door which has tool based access
• Optional test:
– Test sockets for capacitive voltage detecting system • Voltage transformers
– Cast-resin insulated
– Max. 3 x 1-pole
Busbar compartment
– Fixed-mounted on withdrawable part, with primary fuses
• Pressure relief upwards and through rear pressure relief duct
• Busbars made of flat copper, bolted from panel to panel Interlocks
• Bolted rear and top covers provide tool-based access • Interlocking conditions are satisfied according
• Optional: to IEC 62271-200 / VDE 0671-200
– Coupling electrode for capacitive voltage detecting system • Earthing switch can only be operated with circuit breaker truck in
– Insulated busbars test position. Circuit breaker truck can only be moved with circuit-
– Busbar transverse partition between panels breaker “OPEN” and earthing switch “OPEN”
• Coding on the LV-plug on circuit breaker. Prevents insertion of
Connection compartment similar circuit breakers for lower rated currents into panels with
• Pressure relief upwards through rear pressure relief duct higher rated currents
• Suitable for connection of • Interlocking of high-voltage door
– Single-core XLPE cables up to max. 6 x 500 mm2 per phase against circuit breaker truck
– Three-core XLPE cables up to max. 3 x 300 mm2 per panel • The high-voltage door can only be opened
– Bars made of flat copper with bushings when the circuit breaker truck is in test position
• Earthing busbar
• Connection from front or rear Low-voltage cables
• Optional pressure: Pressure-resistant floor cover • Control cables of the panel are flexible and have metallic covers
• Use of block-type current transformers • Bus wires are pluggable from panel to panel
• Interlock and tool-based access for panels with connection • Connection of switching device truck and panel wiring
from front to low-voltage compartment via 64-pole coded plug connectors
• Tool-based access for panels with connection from rear
• Coupling electrode for capacitive voltage detecting system
• Voltage transformers –
 Cast-resin insulated
– Max. 3 x 1-pole
– Fixed-mounted, without primary fuses
• Make-proof earthing switches with manual operating mechanism
• In addition to standard interlocking of earthing switch / circuit
breaker truck, optionally lockable or with electromagnetic interlock
• Surge arresters or limiters
– Surge arresters for protecting the switchgear
against external overvoltages
– Surge limiters for protecting consumers
against switching overvoltages

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 5.4
SIMOPRIME 17.5 kV
Panel installation options
SIMOPRIME switchgear up to 31.5 kA up to 40 kA Classification according to IEC 62271 200
Width in mm Internal arc classification

Circuit breaker panel Classification IAC

≤ 1250 A 600 800 Accessibility
1250 A, 1800A, 2200 A, 3000 A, 4000 A 800 800 • Front Type A
• Rear Type A
Contactor panel 435 / 600 435
• Lateral Type A
Disconnecting panel Test current kA 25 / 31.5 / 40
≤ 1250 A 600 800 Arc duration s 0.1 / 1.0
1250 A, 1800A, 2200 A, 3000 A, 4000 A 800 800 Construction and design
Bus sectionalizer / circuitbreaker panel Partition class PM (metallic partition)
≤ 1250 A 600 800 Loss of service continuity category LSC2B (metal‐clad)
1250 A, 1800A, 2200 A, 3000 A, 4000 A 800 800 Compartment accessibility (standard)
Bus sectionalizer / bus riser panel • Busbar compartment Tool based
1250 A, 1800A, 2200 A, 3000 A, 4000 A 600 800 • Switching device compartment Interlock based
Metering panel 600 800 • Low‐voltage compartment Interlock based
Height in mm • Connection compartment
H1 With standard low‐voltage – Front access Interlock and tool based
2,253 2,253 – Rear access Tool based
compartment and IAC 0.1 s
H2 With standard low‐voltage
2,425 2,460
compartment and IAC 1.0 s )URQW
H3 1,780 1,780 FRQQHFWLRQ

Depth in mm : :

'
D Standard 1,860 1,860

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FRQQHFWLRQ

: :
'
+
+

+

1)
 ontrol aisle widths:
C
≤ 31.5 kA and ≤ 3000 A versions: ≥ 1500 mm
40 kA or 4000 A versions: ≥ 1700 mm
: ' For panel replacement: ≥ 2000 mm

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Pressure relief Ceiling height D in mm for short‐circuit current 3)
Pressure relief Arc duration
Type of pressure relief Rated voltage in kV 25 kA 31.5 kA 40 kA configuration in s

Pressure relief out of 12.0 1) ≥ 2,800 ≥ 2,800 ≥ 2,800 Lateral 1.0

the switchgear room through Rear 1.0
a pressure relief channel 17.5 2) ≥ 2,800 ≥ 2,800 ≥ 2,800 Vertical 1.0
Pressure relief into the Flaps 1.0
switchgear room via flaps ≤ 17.5 ≥ 2,800 ≥ 2,800 ≥ 3,400 No-flaps 0.1

1)
with 600 mm panels
2)
with 800 mm panels
3)
in case of a lower than minimum ceiling height, please contact your SIMOPRIME Partnering Support

Pressure relief
out of the
switchgear room
through a
pressure relief duct
Lateral pressure relief duct Rear pressure relief duct Upper pressure relief duct

Pressure relief For designs with a closed pressure

into the relief duct to the outside, a distance
switchgear room of ≥ 500 mm is required on the side
with/without flaps of exhaustion directed.

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 5.4
SIMOPRIME up to 17.5 kV
Panel configuration

Circuit breaker Disconnecting Vacuum-contactor

24 
Bus sectionlizer * Metering Busbar connecting

* Mirror image installation also possible

Legend

Vacuum contactor
Current transformer Vacuum circuit breaker
with HV HRC fuses

Vacuum contactor
Voltage transformer
with control transformer Disconnector
without primary fuses
and HV HRC fuses

Withdrawable
Current transformer Make-proof
voltage transformer
in run of busbar earthing switch
with primary fuses

Cable sealing ends

Capacitive voltage
max. 4 x 500 mm2 HV HRC fuses
detecting system
per phase

Voltage transformer
Bar connection
with primary fuses

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 5.5
SIMOPRIME 24 kV
Design & features

Basic panel design (example) Circuit breaker panel Legend for panel design
'HVLJQ&RQQHFWLRQIURPIURQWZLWKEORFNFXUUHQWWUDQVIRUPHU 1 Door of low-voltage compartment
2 Opening for locking or unlocking
the low-voltage compartment door


3 High-voltage door

4 Inspection window for checking

 the switching device truck
5 Opening for locking or unlocking
the high-voltage door
  6 Opening for mechanical charging
  of circuit breaker closing spring


7 Openings formanual operation (ON/OFF)

 of the circuit breaker
  8 Inspection window for reading the indicators

9 Door handle

 10 Openings for switching device truck
operation

11 Opening for earthing-switch operation



12 Pressure relief duct

 13 Busbars
14 Bushings
15 Post insulators
 16 Block-type current transformer
17 Option: Make-proof earthing switch
18 Cable sealing ends
19 Option: Voltage transformer
20 Earthing busbar
21 Low-voltage plug connector
22 Vacuum interrupters
23 Switching device truck

A Switching device compartment

B Busbar compartment
C Connection compartment
D Vacuum circuit breaker truck
E Low-voltage compartment

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SIMOPRIME switchgear 24 kV
Rated frequency Hz 50/60
Rated short‐duration power‐frequency withstand voltage kV 50
Rated lightning impulse withstand voltage kV 125
Rated short‐time withstand current in 3 s kA 25
Rated peak withstand current at 50/60 Hz kA 63
Rated short‐circuit breaking current kA 25
Rated short‐circuit making current at 50/60 Hz kA 63
Rated normal current of busbar A 2,500
Rated normal current of feeders
• with circuit breaker A 2,500
• with three position switch disconnector as per fuse

Switching device compartment • Optional:

• All switching operations with high-voltage door closed – Coupling electrode for capacitive voltage detecting system
– Voltage transformers
• Pressure relief upwards
– Cast-resin insulated
• Panel powder-coated with epoxy resin – Max. 3 x 1-pole
• Shutter operating mechanisms separately for – Fixed-mounted, without primary fuses
– Busbar compartment – Make-proof earthing switches
– Connection compartment – With manual operating mechanism
• Metallic, earthed shutters and partitions ensure partiton class PM – In addition to standard interlocking
of earthing switch/ circuit breaker truck,
• High-voltage door pressure resistant in the event of internal arcs
optionally lockable or with electro-magnetic interlock
in the panel
– Surge arresters
• Metallic ducts on the side for laying control cables – S urge arresters for protecting the switchgear
• Interlocking between high-voltage door and circuit breaker truck against external overvoltages
ensures interlock based access
Low-voltage compartment
Busbar compartment • For accommodation of all protection, control,
• Pressure relief upwards and through rear pressure relief duct measuring and metering equipment

• Busbars made of flat copper, bolted from panel to panel • Partitioned safe-to-touch from the high-voltage part

• For rated normal currents up to 2,500 A • Low-voltage compartment can be removed,

bus wires and control cables are plugged in
• Bolted top covers provide tool-based access
• Optional: Interlocks
– Coupling electrode for capacitive voltage detecting system
• Interlocking conditions are satisfied according
– Insulated busbars
to IEC 62271-200 / VDE 0671-200
– Busbar transverse partition between panels
• Earthing switch can only be operated with circuit breaker truck
Connection compartment in test position

• Pressure relief upwards through rear pressure relief duct • Circuit breaker truck can only be moved with circuit breaker
“OPEN” and earthing switch “OPEN”
• Suitable for connection of
–Single-core XLPE cables up to max. 4 x 500 mm2 per phase • Mechanical coding on the circuit breaker truck prevents insertion
–Three-core XLPE cables up to max. 3 x 300 mm2 per panel of similar circuitbreaker trucks for lower rated normal currents
into panels with higher rated normal currents
• Shutters to be opened separately to permit cable testing
• Interlocking of high-voltage door against circuit breaker truck
• Earthing busbar
• The high-voltage door can only be opened when the circuit
• Connection from front or rear
breaker truck is in test position
• Use of block-type current transformers
• Optional:
• Bolted rear covers of the connection compartment provide Electromagnetic interlocks
tool-based access for panels with connection from rear
• Interlocked high-voltage door and bolted partitions
between connection compartment
and switching device compartment provide interlock
and tool based access for panels with connection from front

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 5.5
SIMOPRIME 24 kV
Panel installation & configuration

SIMOPRIME switchgear 25 kA Classification according to IEC 62271 200

Width in mm Construction and design

Circuit‐breaker panel Partition class PM (metallic partition)
less than 1250 A 800 Loss of service continuity LSC2B (metal‐clad)
for 1250 A 800 category
for 2500 A 1,000 Compartment accessibility
Load break switch 500 (standard)
• Busbar compartment Tool based
Height in mm
• Switching‐device compartment Interlock based
H1 With standard low‐voltage
2,250 • Low‐voltage compartment Interlock based
compartment and IAC 0.1 s
• Connection compartment
H2 With additional pressure relief
2,728 – Front access Interlock and tool based
channel for IAC 1.0 s
– Rear access Tool based
Depth in mm
D Standard 1,900

Room planning (room height ≥ 2,850 mm)

Front connection

: :
'
+
+

)URQW

: ' Single-row arrangement (plan view)

For dimensions W (width) and D (depth) refer to table on this page
1) For panel replacement: Control aisle 2,000 mm
2) Minimum distance to wall 150 mm

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 Circuit breaker Disconnecting Bus sectionlizer *

* Mirror image
installation also
possible

Metering Load-break

Legend

Withdrawable
Current transformer voltage transformer HV HRC fuses
with primary fuses

Voltage transformer Make-proof earthing 3AH5 vacuum

without primary fuses switch circuit breaker

Voltage transformer Disconnecting link Three-position

with primary fuses or dummy truck switch-disconnector 2)

Cable sealing ends 1)

Capacitive voltage
max. 4 x 500 mm2 Surge arrestor
detecting system
per phase

1)
The details refer to conventional RXS single-core sealing ends for XLPE cables or other makes with similar dimensions.
2)
With SIMOSEC Three Position Switch Disconnector

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 5.6
SIMOPRIME SDC
Ratings & design

Product features

SIMOPRIME SDC is a type-tested stand-alone product.

SIMOPRIME SDC has all the feature and customization options as the SIMORPIME switchgear
• Safe operation with interlocks
• Fully type-tested according to IEC 62271-200
• PM class full metal enclosure with metallic shutters
• Wide range of technical support
• Compatibility with wide range of SIEMENS medium‐voltage components

With SIMOPRIME SDC, panel builders can design their cable and busbar compartments
to meet specific technical requirements.

This product is almost like an off-the-shelf product orderable with article number through electronic catalog.

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SIMOPRIME SDC switchgear up to 7.2 kV 12 kV 17.5 kV

Rated voltage kV 7.2 12 17.5

Rated frequency Hz 50/60 50/60 50/60

Rated short‐duration power‐frequency withstand voltage kV 20 28 38

Rated lightning impulse withstand voltage kV 60 75 95

Rated short‐time withstand current in 3s kA 40 40 40

Rated peak withstand current at 50/60 Hz kA 100/104 100/104 100/104

Rated short‐circuit breaking current kA 40 40 40

Rated short‐circuit making current at 50/60 Hz kA 100/104 100/104 100/104

Rated normal current of busbar A 3,600 3,600 3,600

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 5.7
Components of SIMOPRIME
switchgear, up to 24 kV
MV components and must buy parts

Portfolio Highlights Vacuum circuit breaker

up to 17.5 kV

• SION 3AE1 and 3AH5 vacuum circuit breakers

are replaced with SION 3AE5 vacuum circuit breakers
• 3TL vacuum contactors are replaced
with 3TM vacuum contactors
• SION 3AE2 is available
for generator breaker applications

SION 3AE2 SION 3AE5 3AH5

Rated voltage kV 17.5 17.5 24

Rated frequency Hz 50/60 50/60 50/60

Rated short‐duration power‐frequency withstand voltage kV 38 (42) 38 (42) 50

Rated lightning impulse withstand voltage kV 95 95 125

Rated short‐time withstand current (3s) kA 40 40 25

Rated peak withstand current at 50/60 Hz kA 80/82 100/104 63

Rated short‐circuit breaking current kA 31.5 40 25

Rated short‐circuit making current at 50/60 Hz kA 80/82 100/104 63

Rated normal current of busbar A 4,000 1) 4,000 1) 2,500

Rated normal current of feeders A 4,000 1) 4,000 1) 2,500

1)
with forced ventilation
2)
Slim CFC panel with 40 kA

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 Siemens must buy parts

Must buy parts ensure the fail safe operation of the

SIMOPRIME switchgear. They are delicate components
or parts of the switchgear due to their function.

They are specifically designed for SIMOPRIME switchgears

and most of them are documented in type test reports.
Even slight changes may create destructive results
in the swichgear and moreover invalidate the type tests.

Must buy parts are procured from carefully selected

suppliers of the Siemens network. These suppliers are
single source for Siemens parts since their quality is always
under control of Siemens procurement department.

Please check the updated must buy part list

for slim CFC panel type.

• Must buy parts are most vital parts of SIMOPRIME

Contactor fuse 3 Position switch switchgear and manufactured by selected suppliers.
combination disconnector
• Consistency and quality of those parts are
continuously controlled by Siemens.
• For every SIMOPRIME Partnering switchgear, these parts must
be ordered by contacting Partnering Order Management.

D
3TM Classic 3TM Slim SIMOSEC
600 mm 435 mm Fuse Switch T

12 12 24
A
50/60 50/60 50/60

28 (42) 28 (32) 50
F
75 75 125
B E
31.5 2) 40 2) 25
A Earthing switch C
80/82 100/104 63
B Earthing switch drive mechanism
31.5 2) 40 2) 25
C Earthing lamellas
80/82 100/104 63
D Bushings
4,000 1) 4,000 1) 2,500 E Contact fingers
per fuse per fuse per fuse F Auxiliary switch for racking mechanism and earthing switch

Our contact: order_and_logistic_mv_components_and_partnering.energy@siemens.com

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