MV vacuum circuit breaker

Evolis

When trust guides your steps…

 Evolis

From the world specialist

in MV/LV electrical distribution

Through its expertise in circuit breaker design,

Merlin Gerin specialists have always been one step ahead of
the technological and economic developments on the market
to provide solutions to meet the increasing demands
of its user and incorporator customers.

> A few key dates > In Low Voltage > In Medium Voltage

for loyal Merlin Gerin c 1970 : Compact c 1965 : Solenarc

This range of air-break
c 1980 : Multi 9
customers circuit breakers
c 1980 : Masterpact provided safety
The milestones in the Merlin Gerin brand's
and endurance
history include new products which made compared with "oil"
their mark through the advances they provided technology. Solenarc
in terms of technology and performance.
c 1978 : VM6
SF6 type secondary
distribution cubicles.
c 1980 : Fluarc
With this range of
Multi 9 SF6 breaking circuit
breakers, the
Merlin Gerin brand
became the world
specialist in this

2000 technology.
c 1990 : SM6
The Merlin Gerin
Fluarc

Evolis 17.5 kV brand became

a world-wide leader
on this market after

2004
launching this modular
cubicle system to
replace the VM6.
Evolis 24 kV

Evolis Merlin Gerin

Evolis is a vacuum technology circuit breaker that meets current
and future standards in terms of electrical installation dependability,
in compliance with standards and environmental protection.
It is a quintessential expression of Merlin Gerin's know-how.
Evolis is intended for all electrical network applications, either new
or renovation installations, for utilities companies, infrastructures,
process industry and tertiary buildings.
 Merlin Gerin

Innovating
in the right direction

Innovating is about offering you the best of a technology.

It is also about enhancing this technology with other
electronics software and telecommunications technologies.
In this way innovation is empowered. It allows you to have
equipment that is increasingly accurate and reliable... but that
is also easier to integrate, to install or to maintain.
Product design takes account of environmental constraints.
They are described in a "Product Environmental Profile"
(PEP).

c Sepam c Masterpact
> Several major Sepam is the first This was the first
Evolis
innovations digital relay for MV LV power circuit with the
network protection. breaker to integrate Pilot option
With Sepam, network an electronic release Pilot is the first
monitoring and unit. Masterpact supervision module
operation has become opened up new to be integrated in
more dependable opportunities for an MV circuit
breaker. It allows
by taking account improving protection
the long-term
of a greater number selectivity, performance levels
of parameters. communication, of the Evolis circuit
Sepam has also the scope and breaker to be
allowed us to simplify precision of settings. guaranteed,
the Low Voltage This innovation also its incorporation
to be verified and
monitoring and allowed us to simplify
its operation to be
metering function. ordering by reducing facilitated. Evolis
the number of and its Pilot module
references. optimizes electrical
installation
availability in
complete safety.
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The very best of

vacuum technology

As a specialist in breaking technologies, Merlin Gerin

naturally took an interest in vacuum breaking techniques.
A major R&D investment was made to develop
and engineer Evolis.

> AMF technology

Merlin Gerin’s specialists chose AMF vacuum
breaking technology: Axial Magnetic Field.
In addition to excellent dielectric withstand,
AMF technology gives high circuit breaker
endurance and guarantees electrical
installation durability.

> The Schneider Electric guarantee

All components of the Evolis circuit breaker are produced in
Schneider Electric plants, including the vacuum interrupters, which
are manufactured in an ultra-modern production unit in France.
From design to production, our industrial process expertise guarantees
a product that meets standards of quality and reliability.

In compliance with standards

At every stage of development and production, Evolis was subject
to a series of tests to guarantee its performance levels. Evolis is
in accordance with IEC standard 62 271-100. Design and production sites
are certified ISO 9000 (std.2000). Production sites are certifie ISO 14001.
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Designed for panel builders

The Evolis system was designed to be easier to integrate

and install.
It includes Merlin Gerin's MV distribution expertise and
an extensive component catalogue. It provides a simple solution
to building customized MV switchboards.

> The Merlin Gerin MV switchboard

component offer
Evolis circuit breakers are at the heart of Merlin Gerin component offer
for high performance MV switchboards:
c cubicle components,
c multi-performance current sensors allowing the number of references.
and installation costs to be reduced.
They also allow easier cubicle integration
c MV network protection relays…

Evolis 24 kV

Cubicle components

> Optimize your production Current sensors

schedules
Protection relay
Logistics considerations were integrated
for Evolis, right from the product's offer design
stage. Order and stock management and
delivery times were optimized to allow us
to respond even quicker to your requirements. For new and retrofit installations
Through its compact dimensions, Evolis is perfectly suited to substitution
or renovation in existing installations.

Merlin Gerin provides panel builders
with a high performance
set of tools to help them to design
and produce their switchboards
on a day-to-day basis.
Web Kit
Installation Guide
Evolis
Service included
> Designing
What solutions to select? What circuit breaker
for which application? What components
for which performance level? All of these
questions can be answered using the
Design Guide. Switchboards are optimized
in line with the electrical installation's exact
characteristics.
Design Guide
> Promoting
Promotional documents, catalogues, Web site.
Many tools are provided to facilitate your sales
approaches.
> Ordering
A specific, clear and legible order form helps
save time when ordering.
> Installing
Compliance with assembly procedures,
standards, checking of specifications and Order form
safety. The Installation Guide gives you
all of the instructions you need to produce
switchboards with complete peace of mind.
Training
New offer, new challenge. Merlin Gerin provides its training know-how
to train technicians. It offers courses or sessions, either run on-site
or on-line so that you can understand and find out everything you need
to know about Evolis.
 Schneider Electric and panel builders

A win-win partnership

How can you go even further in terms of installation safety?

How can you give value to your offer and guarantee
your clients have "manufacturer" quality installations
and equipment?
By sharing its know-how with you, Schneider Electric
gives you what you need to succeed.

> NEX Licence:

better than a contract,
a certification

> What advantages does this have for you

as a local panel builder?
With the NEX license, you have tested products and equipment and you
benefit from solutions that are adapted to very specific requirements.

You improve the technical performances and cost effectiveness of your

offer and the quality of service you offer to your industrial customers,
utilities companies, building managers.

You differentiate yourself from your competitors through Merlin Gerin's

support, as a world-renowned brand. It's image and it’s presence in over
100 countries throughout the world allows you to highlight the quality
of your work.

NEX Merlin Gerin MV cubicle

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An extensive range
for all applications

With its range of circuit breakers up to 24 kV, Evolis meets

both industrial process and power network type applications.

Fixed version Withdrawable version

The Evolis range gives you the choice between

two versions, fixed or withdrawable.
The widths have been optimized to facilitate
cubicle integration through four phase-to-phase
distances.

630 A 1250 A 2000 A 2500 A

Protection
relay
Current
sensors

> Evolis System

Evolis
A set of components to build MV switchboards,
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associated with high performance tools.

Power-monitoring
Cubicle unit
components

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