MEDIUM VOLTAGE SWITCHING DEVICE

HVX
Vacuum circuit-breaker
≤ 17,5 kV (> 2500 A / ≤ 50 kA)

Installation
Operation
0
Maintenance
No. AGS 531 461-01
Edition 06/07
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Technical instruction

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Content

1 Regulations and Provisions 4

1.1 Remarks on this Technical Instruction 4
1.2 Terms and symbols used 4
1.3 Use in line with the intended purpose 4
1.4 Applied standards 5
1.5 Safety provisions 5
1.6 Disposal after the end of service life 5

2 Variants 6

3 Technical data 8
3.1 Type designation 8
3.2 Technical data 8
3.3 Control and operating devices 9

4 Shipping instructions 11
4.1 Packaging 11
4.2 Delivery 11
4.3 Storage 11
4.4 Transport 11

5 Assembly 12
5.1 Instructions for assembly 12
5.2 HVX-F – Mechanical assembly 12
5.3 HVX-E – Mechanical assembly 14
5.4 Connecting the control lines 15

6 Commissioning 16
6.1 HVX-E (withdrawable unit) 17
6.2 HVX-F (fixed type) 17

7 Operation 18
7.1 Control elements and operator interface 18
7.2 Interlocks 19
7.3 Charging the energy storing device 19
7.4 Switching the circuit breaker 20
7.5 Actuate withdrawable part 21

8 Servicing 22
8.1 Safety 22
8.2 Servicing schedule 22
8.3 Cleaning insulating components 23
8.4 Corrosion protection 23
8.5 Avoid condensation 23
8.6 Lubrication instructions 24
8.7 Maximum admissible number of breaking
operations of the vacuum chambers 27

9 Annex 28
9.1 Accessories 28
9.2 Auxiliary products 28
9.3 Screw fastenings 29
9.4 How to treat the contact surfaces 29

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 1 Regulations and Provisions
1.1 Remarks on
this Technical
Instruction
This Technical Instruction describes
transport, assembly, operation, hand-
ling and maintenance of the series
HVX vacuum circuit breakers.
It must be stored so that it is at any
time readily accessible and can be
used by persons who work on the
circuit-breaker or the switchgear
with this circuit-breaker.
When re-selling the circuit-breaker
or the switchgear with circuit-brea-
ker, make sure that this Technical In-
struction is transmitted as well.
The following additional documents
must be observed for this circuit-
breaker:
• Purchase agreement containing
the stipulations on the specific
equipment of the circuit-breaker
and the legal details.
• The contract specific circuit brea-
ker wiring diagram / documentati-
on
• Project notes regarding the HVX
circuit breaker
• For assembly and operation of
the circuit-breaker, the operating
manual of the switchgear in
which it is operated must be
complied with.
As our products are subject to conti-
nuous further development, we re-
serve the right to changes regarding
standards, illustrations and technical
data.
All dimensions not specified in detail
are in millimeters.
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1.2 Terms and
symbols used
This Technical Instruction uses cer-
tain terms and symbols. They warn
about dangers or provide important
information which must be complied
with at all costs so as to avoid dan-
ger and damage:
„Warning“
This warning symbol in-
dicates dangerous
electrical voltage. Con-
tact with voltage may result in
fatal injury!
„Warning“
This warning symbol in-
dicates danger of inju-
ry. Observe alle instruc-
tions that are labeled with this
sign to avoid death or serious
injury.
„Important“
This notice symbol is used
for information which is im-
portant to avoid damage.
1.3 Use in line with the
intended purpose
The HVX vacuum circuit-breaker is
intended exclusively as a switching
unit in air-insulated medium-voltage
switchgear. It may only be used in
the scope of the specified standards
and the switchgear-specific techni-
cal data. Any other use constitutes
improper use and may result in dan-
gers and damage.
Important:
Operating reliability and
service life depend on cor-
rect operation.
Disclaimer of liability
The manufacturer shall not be held
responsible for damage which oc-
curs if
• instructions in this Technical In-
struction are not complied with,
• the circuit-breaker is not opera-
ted according to its intended use
(see above),
• the circuit-breaker is assembled,
connected or operated improper-
ly,
• accessories or spare parts are
used which have not been appro-
ved by the manufacturer,
• the circuit-breaker is converted
without the manufacturer's appro-
val, or if inadmissible parts are at-
tached.
1.4 Applied
standards
The three-pole HVX vacuum circuit-
breaker
• corresponds to the requirements
for AC switchgear for voltages
above 1 kV acc. to IEC 62271-
100;
• complies, regarding its switching
capacity and insulating level,
ANSI C37.... (please enquire at
the manufacturer's)
• corresponds, as a withdrawable
unit, to IEC 62271-102.
Type approval of vacuum interrup-
ter chambers acc. to. RöV
The vacuum interrupter chambers
have been approved by the X-Ray
Ordinance (RöV) of the Federal Re-
public of Germany up to a maximum
voltage amounting to the rated short-
time power-frequency voltage (rated
power frequency withstand voltage)
defined by DIN VDE/IEC. Thus, they
satisfy the conditions for operation
exempt of approval up to the voltage
in question according to the X-Ray
Ordinance (RöV).
Environmental and
operating conditions
HVX circuit-breakers may only be
operated under normal operating
conditions acc. to IEC 60694. Ope-
ration under conditions deviating
from these is only admissible upon
consultation and with the written ap-
proval of the manufacturer.
Ambient conditions
Temperature class
"minus 5 indoors" 1)
Ambient temperature
-5 / 40oC 1)
min./max.
Average value over 24
35oC 1)
hours (max.)
Max. installation altitu-
1000 m 1)
de above sea level
1) higher values on request
1.5 Safety provisions 1.6 Disposal after the
end of service life
The work described in this Technical
Instruction may only be performed by A manual on disposal after the end
specialist electricians who have pro- of the service life is available for dis-
ved their experience with the HVX posal of the HVX vacuum circuit
breaker.
circuit-breaker and all relevant Safety
provisions.
Disposal at the end of the service life
Applicable standards and regulati- is performed as a service by the Ser-
ons: vice Center at the manufacturer's
which is subject to a fee. Please
• The locally applicable accident contact the Service Center (see
prevention, operating and work page 2).
instructions must be complied
with.
• Installation 2):
IEC 61936-1 / HD 637 S1
• Operation of electrical equip-
ment 2): EN 50110-1
2) The national standards applicable in
the country where the equipment is
to be installed must be complied
with.
Read these instructions carefully be-
fore you work on the circuit-breaker,
and perform the work detailed in it
according to the descriptions. Do
not perform any work on the circuit-
breaker which is not described in
this Technical Instruction.
Warning!
Before starting work on
the circuit-breaker, de-
energize the system,
verify it for zero voltage
and earth the system according
to the applicable safety rules
pursuant to EN50110-1.
Warning!
Before performing work
on the circuit-breaker,
switch off the supply
voltage and prevent it
from reclosing.
Warning!
There is a risk of injury
when working on the
drive mechanism.
Before commencing work, re-
lease the energy-storing device
by performing the operating se-
quence OFF-ON-OFF and re-
mount the drive´s transport se-
curing device (see Chapter 6).
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 2 Variants

16
1
15
2

4
14 5
6

7
13

8
9

10
11

12

Fig. 2.1
Vacuum circuit breaker HVX-F – fixed type

1 64-pole low-voltage terminal 10 Insertion opening for manual char-

2 Information plate for commissioning
3 User interface
4 Switch circuit-breaker ON
5 Switch circuit-breaker OFF
6 Handles (optional)
7 Nameplate
8 Position indicator of closing spring
9 Position indicator of circuit breaker
ging of the closing spring
11 Operation counter
12 Press rod (transfer of ON/OFF swit-
ching movement)
13 Drive casing
14 Vacuum interrupter chamber
15 Conductor bar terminal
16 Pole partitions

6
 14
1
2
13

12 3

11
7
10
9

Fig. 2.2
Vacuum circuit breaker HVX-E with withdrawable part for PIX switchgear panels

14
1
2 1 Low-voltage terminal
13 2 Information plate for commissioning
3 User interface
4 Position indicator - withdrawable
part in service position
12 3
5 Position indicator - withdrawable
part in disconnected position
6 Lever for locking/unlocking the with-
drawable part in the panel
7 Insertion opening for manual racking
4 in/out the withdrawable part
5 8 Slide for opening the insertion ope-
ning (7) for manual racking the with-
11 6 drawable part in and out manually
9 Withdrawable part´s rollers
7 10 Withdrawable part
10 8 11 Press rod (transfer of ON/OFF swit-
ching movement)
9 12 Vacuum interrupter chamber
13 Moving contacts
14 Pole partitions

Fig. 2.3
Vacuum circuit breaker HVX-E with withdrawable part for PIX high current switchgear
panels

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 3 Technical data

3.1 Type designation Example HVX 12 - 50 - 12 - E

The type designation on the name- Series HVX
plate (Fig. 2.1) specifies essential
technical data. The type designation Rated voltage 12 kV
(1) is broken down in this example.
Rated short-circuit breaking current 50 kA

Rated normal current 1250 A

F: fixed type
E: Withdrawable unit

The following data on the nameplate

are relevant for replacement or in
case of any queries: 2

• Type designation (1) 1 3

• Serial number (2)
• Year of construction (3) 4

Fig. 2.1
Nameplate
1 Type designation
2 Serial number
3 Year of construction
4 Technical data

3.2 Technical data

Rated voltage Ur [kV] 12 17,5

Rated lightning impulse withstand voltage Up [kV] 75 95
Rated power frequency withstand voltage Ud [kV] 28 38
Rated operating current Ir max. [A] 3150 1)
Rated cable-charging breaking current Ic [A] 25 31,5
Rated short-circuit breaking current Isc max. [kA] 50
Rated short-time current Ik max. [kA] 50 (3 s)
Rated frequency fr [Hz] 50/60
1) Higher rated currents possible on request (with fan)

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3.3 Control and operating devices
The circuit breaker has been desi- Overview of rated supply voltages
gned on principle so as to permit
manual operation. Direct voltage DC [V] 24 48 60 110 125 220
Alternating voltage AC [V] (110) / 120 (220) / 230
The drive mechanisms of the indivi-
dual switching devices can be
equipped, depending on the specific Power consumption, solenoids and motor
customer's model, with additional
electrical control and operating devi- Solenoids/motor Power consumption [W]
ces. These are defined in the circuit Closing release < 250
breaker-specific wiring diagram ( see
Opening release < 250
separate documentation).
Undervoltage release 15
Component fitting options:
Secondary release 12
Motor for energy-storage device 150
Motor for withdrawable part < 200

• for charging the energy-storing Information about the power consumption of solenoids and the motor is available from
the manufacturer. The supply voltage data is required to this effect.
device (spiral spring)
• HVX-E: electric actuation of the
withdrawable part Operating times for solenoids and motor
Minimum command time "OFF" el. tripping [ms] 20
Closing release Minimum command time "ON" el. tripping [ms] 20
• 1 ea. Motor charging time [s] 4 – 12

Opening release Anti-pumping relay

• 3 ea. max. If an ON and OFF command is si-
multaneously and permanently pre-
sent at the circuit-breaker, the latter
Secondary release returns to its initial position after clo-
(Transformer-operated release)
sing. It remains in this initial position
• 1 ea. max. until the ON command is issued
anew. This prevents continuous clo-
Maximum equipment opening release
sing and opening ("pumping").
and secondary release: 3 units in to-
tal

Undervoltage release (optional)

• 1 ea.

Blocking coil
• Blocking coils prevent the circuit
breaker from being closed and
opened via the push-buttons
"ON" or "OFF", as well as manual
actuation of the withdrawable
part.
If the rated supply voltage has
fallen or is shut off, all blocking
coils are in "blocked" position.

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Auxiliary switch Technical data of auxiliary switches for circuit-breaker (3 x 8-pole)
Auxiliary switches are always actua-
Rated DC AC
ted directly by the switch shaft via an
intermediate linkage. Their position supply voltage [V] <48 125 220 120 230
always corresponds to that of the
Switching capacity [A] 10 3,8 2 10
main contacts.
Time factor T=L/R [ms] 10 20 –
The switching functions have been
set in the factory according to the Rated short-time
250 A / 3 s
circuit diagram. current
Rated continuous
[A] 15
current

Auxiliary switch on the withdrawable part for PIX high current panels
Other switching functions of the au-
xiliary switch can be set by adjusta-
ble cams (Fig. 2.2).

Important: Cam
Nocken
The auxiliary switches may
only be set by specialists
who dispose of experience
regarding the auxiliary switches in-
stalled. Auxiliary switches must not
be disassembled.
Viewing direction for
Blickrichtung
adjustment
für die Einstellung

Fig. 2.2
Setting the cams of the auxiliary switch

Technical data of auxiliary switches on the withdrawable part for PIX high current panels

DC AC
Rated supply voltage
[V] 24 48 60 110 220 120 230

Switching capacity [A] 8 4 3 2 1 10

Time factor T=L/R [ms] < 20 –

Rated short-time current 100 A for a duration of 30 ms

Rated continuous current [A] 10

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 4 Shipping instructions

4.1 Packaging 4.4 Transport

• As standard, the switching devi- Transport using a forklift truck:
Type HVX Weight [kg]
ces are packed in cardboard bo-
xes and fastened on a pallet by Only transport the circuit-breaker on fixed type 230
means of two plastic straps. a pallet.
withdrawable unit 330
• For sea transport, several card- Transport without pallet:
(Guide values without packaging)
board boxes are additionally pak-
Lift circuit-breaker acc. to Fig. 4.2.
ked in a closed crate (also in
3 ropes (not metallic steel cables) Important:
container transport). The crate is
Ø 12 to 15 mm or straps are requi- HVX-E circuit-breakers with
hot-sealed in aluminium foil with
red to this effect. guide rollers on the withdra-
desiccant.
Warning! wable part (see also Fig. 5.4)
Make sure the rope or must be placed on wooden bars or
4.2 Delivery rails as shown in Fig. 4.1 in order
strap is strong enough
• Handle shipping units carefully to bear the weight of not to damage the guide rollers.
when unloading and unpacking the circuit-breaker.
them.
• Shipping units must be unpacked
immediately after receipt. Any da-
mage occurred in transit must be
recorded and reported immedia-
tely to the manufacturer.
• On delivery, the consignment
must be checked for complete-
ness.
• The supplier must be notified in
writing about any discrepancies.

4.3 Storage
If the switching devices are not in-
stalled immediately upon delivery,
they can be stored for max. 2 years if
packed in hot-sealed aluminium foil
with desiccant. The ambient conditi- 1
ons for storage must comply with the
admissible operating conditions.
Protect circuit breakers and acces-
sories against condensation.
2
Warning!
≥ 20
Sufficient stability and
evenness of the sup-
porting area (floor) Fig. 4.1
must be ensured. Lifting and depositing the HVX circuit-breaker
1 Guide rollers (only on the withdrawable part for PIX panels and for pole center
spacing of 254)
2 Wooden bars or rails as base

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 5 Assembly

5.1 Instructions for assembly

Warning!
Observe the safety pro-
visions of chapter 1.5.
Warning!
Risk of injuries.
The energy storing de-
vice must not be char-
ged until assembly is finished.
• Dimension drawings are made
available on request.
• Check technical data on name-
plate.
• Check supply voltage for the
control and operating devices in-
stalled.
The vacuum circuit-breakers HVX-F
and HVX-E are delivered in comple-
tely assembled and ready-to-operate
condition. They are supplied in posi-
tion "OFF" and with the energy sto-
ring device "released".

5.2 HVX-F – Mechanical assembly

Screws and attachments are not in-

cluded in the scope of supply.

Fastening the circuit-breaker

Warning!
The frame being used
must be suitable to
bear the weight of the
circuit-breaker (see Chapter 4).

Dimensions and arrangement of fas-

teners: see dimension drawing.

Important:
Comply with the specified
tightening torques (refer to
Annex).

Make sure not to distort the circuit-

breaker when screw-fastening it.

Earth terminal

• Design and dimensioning of the

Fig. 5.1
circuit-breaker's earth terminal
HVX-F
acc. to IEC 62271-100.
• Select the cross section of and
Important:
the material used for the earth
Coat contact surfaces and
conductor according to HD 637
comply with the specified
S1 or the appropriate national
tightening torques (refer to
work instruction.
Annex).

Connect earth line to the circuit-

breaker housing (see dimension
drawing).

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Connecting conductor bars
Important:
Aluminium conductor bars
must not be connected to M 12
M12
silver-plated connection Thread reach
Einschraub-
areas of the circuit-breaker. Inadmis- 15 – 22 mm
tiefe 15-22 mm
sible matching of materials. 60
Important:
Coat contact surfaces and

50
90
comply with the specified
tightening torques (refer to
Annex).

340
30
• Take account of DIN 43 670 and
DIN 43 671 regarding the di-
mensioning for continuous cur-
rent.
• Maximum distance of the next
support point from the circuit-
breaker’s terminals in the directi-
on of the switch pole axis. 3 x
the pole center spacing of the
circuit-breaker (unless the next Fig. 5.2
High-voltage terminal for the HVX-F
supporting point is located in the
direction of the switch pole axis,
make sure that the circuit-brea- Connection areas
ker pole is not exposed to higher
electrodynamic forces). on the circuit-breaker on the conductor bar

• Screw-fasten conductor bar Silver-plated copper Copper or silver-plated copper

(take account of DIN 43 679). In case of aluminium:
use an intermediate layer of copper (thickness
• The circuit-breaker must not be 0.1 mm) corresponding to the full size of the
deformed by screw-fastening the connection area (reduction of rated normal
conductor bars. current by 13 %)

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5.3 HVX-E – Mechanical assembly
A transport truck (optional) is used
to rack the circuit-breaker into the
switchgear panel (Fig. 5.6). For the
design and method of operation of
the transport truck used, please refer
to the instructions for the panel in
question.

Placing the circuit-breaker on

transport truck and racking
it into the switchgear

Important:
When performing the follo-
wing assembly steps, ob-
serve and comply with the
instructions given for the panel used.

Important:
Optionally, HVX withdrawa-
ble units and panels may
be coded to match (Fig.
5.4). This is to prevent a withdrawa-
ble unit from being racked comple-
tely into the panel if the rated data
do not match.
Fig. 5.3
1. Check the ratings indicated on Transport truck with HVX-E circuit-breaker in front of the panel
the nameplate between the
HVX-E and the appropriate pa-
3
nel.
2. Place the circuit-breaker on the 4
transport trolley rails.
3. Lock the circuit-breaker on the
transport trolley.
4. Couple the transport trolley to
the panel. 2

5. Unlock the circuit-breaker from

the transport trolley and rack the
circuit-breaker into the panel.
– HVX withdrawable units for
PIX panels must latch into
the lock rocker of the panels
(Fig. 5.4).
– HVX withdrawable units for
PIX High Current Panels are
anchored in the panel by ac-
tuation of the withdrawable
part interlock (Fig. 5.5).
6. Release the transport trolley
from the panel.
1
Fig. 5.4
Bottom of a HVX-E circuit breaker for PIX switchgear panels
1 Spindle of the withdrawable part
2 Spindle nut of withdrawable part
(must be latched in the cell)
3 Circuit-breaker coding
4 Guide rollers
Fig. 5.5
Withdrawable part locking device in pa-
nel

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Earth terminal
The switching device potential is lin-
ked to the panel via the four wheels
of the withdrawable part (Fig. 5.6).
Fig. 5.6
Equipotential bonding within the cell
Optionally, the HVX-E circuit-breaker
is available with short-circuit proof
earthing (Fig. 5.7 und 5.8).
1 of HVX-E: The control con-
Fig. 5.7
1 Earth bar at the HVX-E for PIX
switchgear panels
1 1 Control connection on terminal strip
Fig. 5.8
1 Earth bar at the HVX-E for PIX high
current switchgear panels
5.4 Connecting the control lines
The control lines are connected, de-
pending on design, via control con- 1 2
nectors (Fig. 5.9 and 5.10) or con-
trol lines to the terminal strips in the
drive casing. The control lines are
wired in the circuit-breaker up to the
control connector or up to the termi-
nal strip.
Single-wire conductors or strands
can be connected
• to terminal strip up to 2.5 mm2
• in control connector up to 1.5
Fig. 5.9
mm2 Control connector, 64-pin
1 Insert control connector
2 Lock
Terminal with control connector
Push the control connector onto the
64-(36-) pin right-angle plug-and
socket connector of the circuit-brea-
ker, and lock it (Fig. 5.9 und 5.10).
Important:
Connector interlock in case
nector on the panel can
only be inserted or removed while Fig. 5.10
the circuit-breaker is in disconnec- Insertion of the control connector, 36-pin
ted position.
Connection to terminal strip
1. Remove the cover plate. 1
2. Connect external control lines via
the terminal strip (Fig. 5.11). The
valid wiring diagram has been en-
closed with each circuit-breaker.
If additional control lines are pla-
ced in the drive casing, leave a
sufficient distance from the mo-
Fig. 5.11
vable parts of the drive.
3. After connecting the external
control line, mount the cover pla-
te.
Important:
Comply with the tightening
torques specified for
screw-fastening (refer to
Annex).
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 6 Commissioning

• Check circuit-breaker for external Remove transport protection

damage.
• Make sure that there are no ex-
ternal parts in the circuit-breaker
compartment.
• Check surface of insulating com-
ponents for impurities. If neces-
sary, clean (see Chapter 8).
Important:
Observe the operating and
locking conditions (Chap-
ter 7).
Important:
Observe the warning and
notification plates on the
front cover and in the drive
(Fig. 6.1).
The circuit-breaker is equipped with
a transport securing device in the
drive (Fig. 6.1). Remove transport
securing device before commissio-
ning:
1. Remove front cover.
2. Remove transport securing devi-
ce (red) by releasing the thread-
cutting screw M5 using a wrench
of TORX-Nr. T25 (Fig. 5.2). Store
the device for maintenance work.
3. Secure front cover again using
the screws. Tightening torque:
4.7 Nm + 15 %.

Important:
The energy storing device
of motorized circuit-brea-
kers is charged automati-
cally once the supply voltage is ap-
plied.

Important:
Undervoltage releases (op-
tional) enable switching
tests only to be performed
with the supply voltage applied.
2

1
3

Fig. 6.1
Remove transport securing device in the drive
1 Front cover
2 Transport protection
3 Label with instructions for commissioning

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6.1 HVX-E
(withdrawable unit)
Perform functional tests:
1. Charge energy-storing device
using the crank. Check the spring
position indicator.
2. Switch circuit-breaker on and off
several times by hand. Check po-
sition indicator.
3. Move the withdrawable part to its
service and disconnected positi-
on via the crank handle.
Check mechanical interlocks bet-
ween the HVX-E and the cell.
Check position indication.
4. Check electrical functions of con-
trol and operating devices.
Apply supply voltage.
5. Actuate the releases to perform
switching operations and check
functions/interlocks. Watch posi-
tion indicators.
6. Rack the circuit-breaker in and
out via the motor-drive (optional).
At the same time, check the posi-
tion indicators and the interlocks
in the circuit-breaker and with re-
gard to other devices.
6.2 HVX-F
(fixed type)
Check assembly work:
– Check securing bolts.
– Check the conductor bars'
screw couplings using a tor-
que wrench.
– Check the screw coupling of
the earth terminal.
Perform functional tests:
1. Charge energy-storing device
using the crank. Check the spring
position indicator.
2. Switch circuit-breaker on and off
several times by hand. Check po-
sition indicator.
3. Check electrical functions of con-
trol and operating devices.
Apply supply voltage.
4. Actuate the releases to perform
switching operations and check
functions / interlocks.
Watch position indicators.
5. Check interlocks between circuit-
breaker and other devices.
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 7 Operation

7.1 Control elements and operator interface

button (rocker “O”) or pushbutton “O”

to switch circuit breaker OFF (open)

button (rocker “I”) or pushbutton “I” to

0 l switch circuit breaker ON (close)

Nameplate

Sachsenwerk Type HVX 24 -16 -00 -21

NO SW1 3340121001
U 24 kV
1999
Im 800 A / 50/60 Hz Operation counter
Um 125 kV Isc 16 kA /th 3 s
0 - 3min - 00-3min-00

Made in Germany

Position indicator of circuit breaker

00215 Position indicator of closing spring

Insertion opening for charging the

HVX energy storing device

Fig. 7.1
Operator interface of HVX circuit-breaker

1
1
1
2 2

2
3
3 3

4
4

Fig. 7.2 Fig. 7.3 Fig. 7.4

Control elements for the circuit-breaker Control elements for the circuit-breaker Control elements for the circuit-breaker
HVX-F HVX-E in PIX switchgear panels HVX-E in PIX high current switchgear
panels
1 closed door of switchgear panel 3 Spring charging crank for energy
2 ON/OFF operating rod storing device
4 Moving crank handle for withdrawa-
ble part
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7.2 Interlocks
Warning! Mechanical interlocks Electrical interlocks
You must be familiar
The HVX switch features basic inter- have been designed according to
with these interlocks
locks to prevent operating errors. the circuit diagram.
before operating the
circuit-breaker.

Interlock Function of interlock Method of operation of interlock

Switch cannot be moved into service position un-
The opening for the moving crank
less the low-voltage connector is inserted and lok-
Between the circuit-breaker ked handle is locked
withdrawable part and the
low-voltage connector The low-voltage connector can only be inserted or The interlock between low voltage
removed while the withdrawable part is in its dis- connector and the withdrawable
connected position part is activated
The withdrawable part cannot be moved to service
The moving crank handle is uncou-
position in while the earthing switch of the switch-
Between the circuit-breaker gear panel is in "ON" position pled automatically
withdrawable part and the
earthing switch The earthing switch cannot be switched on once
The earthing switch cannot be
the withdrawable part has left its disconnected po-
switched on. Do not apply force!
sition
Circuit-breaker cannot be moved to service/discon- The opening for the moving crank
nected position while it is switched on handle is locked

Between the circuit-breaker The circuit-breaker cannot be switched on unless

and the withdrawable part – it is completely set to its service/ disconnected
The circuit-breaker cannot be swit-
position and
ched on or off
– the actuating crank for the withdrawable part
mechanism has been removed

7.3 Charging the energy storing device

Manually Via motor
Move circuit-breaker in "ready-for- The energy storing device of motori-
closing" position: zed circuit-breakers is charged auto-
matically as soon as the supply vol-
1. Insert crank into opening for ten- tage is applied.
sioning the energy storing device
(Fig. 7.5).
2. Charge the spiral spring using
the spring charging crank. As
soon as the spiral spring is char-
ged, the spring charging mecha-
nism is decoupled and the positi-
on indicator signals "charged"
(Fig. 7.5). If the motor starts du-
Fig. 7.5
ring this process, this does not
Turn spring charging crank until the po-
constitute a risk. sition indicator of the energy storage de-
vice indicates "charged".
3. Remove crank. The circuit-brea-
ker is ready for closing (table in
chapter 7.4, Pos. 2).

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7.4 Switching the circuit breaker
Closing (ON) Opening (OFF)

l 0
• Push button "ON" (I) or • Push button "OFF" (O) or

• actuate closing release electrical- • actuate via opening release or

ly
The position indicator shows the
switch position "ON" (table item 3).
The position of the auxiliary switch
has changed.
• by undervoltage release or se-
condary release
The position indicator shows the
switch position "OFF" (table item 1
or 2).

The energy storing device can be The position of the auxiliary switch
charged immediately after switching has changed.
ON (by hand or by motor). If supply
voltage is applied to the motor, char-
ging is performed automatically.
The position indicator shows the
energy storing device position "char-
ged" (table item 4).

Position indicators on circuit-breaker and possible operating sequences

Item Position indicator Position indicator possible operating

sequence
Energy-storing device ON/OFF
(closing spring) Switch position

1 released OFF none

2 charged OFF C- O

3 released ON O

4 charged ON O- C- O

C = Switching ON O = Switching OFF

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7.5 Actuate withdrawable part
Important:
Observe interlock conditi-
ons (see chapter 7.2).
7.5.1 Withdrawable part for PIX
switchgear panels
Move circuit-breaker from
disconnected into service
position by hand:
Initial situation:
Circuit-breaker OFF
Earthing switch OFF
1. Insert crank handle with integra-
ted slip coupling (Fig. 7.6) and
move it clockwise to its stop or
until the slip coupling reacts; the
circuit-breaker is racked into its
service position. Observe the po-
sition indicator on the switchgear
panel.
Fig. 7.6
Crank handle to rack the circuit-breaker
in and out
2. Remove crank handle.
Move circuit-breaker from
service into disconnected
position by hand:
Initial situation:
Circuit-breaker OFF
1. Insert crank handle with integra-
ted slip coupling (Fig. 7.6) and
move it counter-clockwise to its
stop or until the slip coupling re-
acts; the circuit-breaker is racked
into its disconnected position.
Observe the position indicator on
the switchgear panel.
2. Remove crank handle.
7.5.2 Withdrawable part for PIX high current switchgear panels
Move circuit-breaker from Move circuit-breaker from
disconnected into service service into disconnected
position by hand: position by hand:
Initial situation: Initial situation:
Circuit-breaker OFF Circuit-breaker OFF
Earthing switch OFF
1. Push interlocking slide (Fig. 7.7,
1. Push interlocking slide (Fig. 7.7, item 1) to the left to free the in-
item 1) to the left to free the in- sertion opening.
sertion opening.
2. Insert crank (2) and turn it coun-
2. Insert crank (2) and turn it clock- ter-clockwise to its stop. The cir-
wise to its stop. The circuit-brea- cuit-breaker moves into discon-
ker moves into service position. nected position. The position in-
The position indicator must indi- dicator must indicate "O" (4).
cate "I" (3).
3. Remove crank.
3. Remove crank.
3
4
2
Fig. 7.7
Moving the withdrawable part in PIX High Current Panels
1 Interlocking slide to free the insertion opening
2 Crank
3 Position indicator “I”: Withdrawable part in service position
4 Position indicator "O": Withdrawable part in disconnected position
7.5.3 Motor drive in the withdrawable part
Enter command to the local or remo-
te control. Observe position indica-
tor.
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 8 Servicing

8.1 Safety 8.2 Servicing schedule

Only specialist electricians certified
by the manufacturer for maintenance
work regarding series HVX vacuum
circuit-breakers and who have the
required knowledge regarding ope-
ration of medium-voltage switchgear
are permitted to perform maintenan-
ce and cleaning work.
Warning!
Observe the safety pro-
visions of Chapter 1.5.
1. On principle, the 5 safety rules
applicable for electrical enginee-
ring must be complied with befo-
re maintenance work on the cir-
cuit-breaker is started:
• Isolate switchgear from power
supply
• Prevent it from reclosing
• Verify it for zero voltage
• Earth and short-circuit it
Series HVX vacuum circuit-breakers
require regular inspections. The in-
tervals depend on the strain to which
the switches are subject during ope-
ration, and on the operating conditi-
ons.
In case of frequent condensation or
air pollution (dust, smoke or corrosi-
ve gases), the maintenance intervals
must be adapted to the actual condi-
tions.

• Cover or bar off adjacent live IMPORTANT:

Warning! components.
Risk of injury:
2. Switch off the supply voltage for
The circuit-breaker
the circuit-breaker drive and se-
must not be disassem-
cure it against reclosing.
bled for maintenance
work. 3. Release the energy-storing devi-
ce by performing the correspon-
ding operating sequence on the
circuit-breaker OFF – ON – OFF
(see Chapter 7) and re-mount
the drive´s transport securing de-
vice (see Chapter 6).
The circuit-breaker opera-
ting company is responsible
for complying with the spe-
cified maintenance intervals and for
performing maintenance according
to the actual operating and ambient
conditions.
In case of queries or ambiguities,
please contact the manufacturer.

Servicing schedule

Maintenance intervals (ambient conditions Qualification/position

Maintenance work
according to IEC 60 694) performing the work

• Check for contamination/condensation

and damage
at least every 4 years • If necessary, clean circuit-breaker/with-
drawable part (see section 8.3) and
perform several switching tests Staff qualified accordingly
• Clean, grease circuit-breaker/withdra- for the work to be done
wable part (see Chapter 8.3 and 8.6)
after 20 years and perform several switching tests
• Check releases and blocking coils for
proper working order
after 10,000 operating cycles of the circuit
Revision of the circuit breaker
breaker
after 1,000 operating cycles of the withdrawa-
Revision of the withdrawable part Manufacturer's Service
ble part
Center
once the max. admissible number of breaking
operations for the vacuum chambers has been Replace vacuum chambers
reached (see section 8.7)

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8.3 Cleaning insulating
components
To ensure the specified insulating le-
vel, the insulating components must
be clean.
On principle, general cleanliness of
the circuit-breaker or of its external
parts should be ensured.
8.4 Corrosion
protection
Drive mechanisms and covers have a
long-term protection against corrosi-
on. Any damage to the paint, scrat-
ches and other damage must be re-
paired immediately to avoid corrosi-
on. Contact the manufacturer's Ser-
vice Center.
8.5 Avoid
condensation
To ensure the specified insulating le-
vel, the circuit-breaker - especially its
insulating components - must not be
exposed to condensation.
Measures to take in case
of condensation:

Use a dry cleaning cloth for slight 1. If condensation of the circuit-

soiling: breaker is detected, the swit-
ching device must be cleaned
Clean by means of a dry, lint-free according to section 8.3.
cloth. Depending on dirt collected,
replace cloth as often as necessary. 2. Inspect or install heating. It must
provide a sufficient heating per-
formance to prevent condensati-
Use cleaning agents for severe on on the circuit-breaker.
soiling:
Cleaning agent, 1 l can (see Chapter
9.2).

The use of other cleaning agents is

not admissible.

• Wear protective gloves

• Use cleaning agent according to
manufacturer's instructions
• Soak the cloth thoroughly and
wipe the insulating components.
Keep duration of exposure as
short as possible.
• Expose the cleaned surface to
the air for at least two hours.
When performing cleaning, make
sure that the lubrication in the drive
mechanisms is not removed. If the
drive mechanisms are no longer suf-
ficiently lubricated, new lubrication
must be applied.

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8.6 Lubrication instructions

Warning! Important: Important:

Comply with safety pro- The following elements Only approved lubricants
visions (Chapter 1.5). must not be lubricated: may be used (section 9.2).

- Motor Preparation
Warning! - Electric releases
Risk of injury: Remove the withdrawable part from
- Push switches
Circuit-breakers and the switchgear cubicle for inspection
- Blocking coils
drives must not be dis- (see instructions for the panel con-
- Auxiliary switches
assembled for service and cerned). Remove the cover plate of
- Ball bearings
maintenance work. the circuit-breaker drive and re-
mount the drive´s transport securing
device.

Lubricant Symbol Lubrication points Lubrication procedure

Drive: lever on plastic housing of spring charging Clean lubricating points using a lint-
Silicon grease
mechanism free cloth or a soft paint-brush, if ne-
Cryogenic grease Drive: roller levers cessary using cleaning agent (use
High-pressure Drive: cam discs, cogwheels and other friction sparingly, just moisten points of lubri-
grease points cation).
Contact lubricant Apply a thin coat of lubricant (using
Moving contacts, earth bar e.g. a paintbrush).
Kontasynth

Lubrication points inside the circuit breaker´s drive

Fig. 8.1 High-pressure grease Silicon grease

Circuit-breaker drive mechanism
Cryogenic grease

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Withdrawable part in PIX switchgear panels
• Spindle of withdrawable part me-
2
chanism (Fig. 8.2, item 1). The
spindle is accessible from below
• Geared wheels of withdrawable
part mechanism (only in case of
motor-drive (Fig. 8.2, item 2)).
The geared wheels are accessi-
ble once the lower front cover
has been removed.

Fig. 8.2  High-pressure grease

Rack-in mechanism in PIX switchgear 1 Spindle
panels 2 Geared wheels

Withdrawable part in PIX high current switchgear panels

To obtain access to the lubrication

points, the withdrawable part must
KL
be in service position (see chapter
7.5.2).

FL

Fig. 8.3
Rack-in mechanism in PIX high current switchgear panels

Lubricant Points of lubrication Lubrication procedure

All accessible friction and sliding
Lubricant KL
points in the rack-in mechanism
Clean lubricating points using a lint-free cloth or a soft paint-
brush, if necessary using cleaning agent (use sparingly, just
moisten points of lubrication). Apply a thin coat of lubricant
(using e.g. a paint-brush).

Pour drops of liquid lubricant (oil can, drip feed lubricator)

Liquid lubricant Bearing, joints and guide mecha- into the bearing gap. Liquid lubricant gets between the be-
FL nisms in the rack-in mechanism aring surfaces due to the capillary effect. In case of inacces-
sible lubrication points, use an extension tube or spray.

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Moving contacts
The lubrication procedure is descri-
bed in the table on page 24.

Fig. 8.4
Moving contacts
 Contact lubricant Kontasynth

Final steps
Remove transport securing device in
the drive. Re-mount the cover plate
and insert the circuit-breaker in the
panel (see section 5). Check circuit-
breaker according to section 6
"Commissioning".

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8.7 Maximum admissible number of breaking operations of the vacuum chambers
The diagram defines exclusively the
Rated (normal) current Ir 1250
Bemessungs-Betriebsstrom Ir A, 2500
1250 A, 3150
A, 2500 A
A, 3150 A
maximum admissible numbers of
30 000
breaking operations of the circuit-
breaker as a function of the rated 10 000
normal current Ir and of the short-cir-

operations n n
5000
cuit breaking current Isc. It indicates

Ausschaltzahl
when the vacuum interrupter cham-
bers need to be replaced. 1000
500

Number of breaking
100
50

10
Ir I SC

Breaking current log

Ausschaltstrom log IIa

Ir = Rated (normal) current [A]

Isc = Short-circuit breaking current [kA]

The possible combinations depend

ISC [kA]
on the rated normal voltage: Ir [A]
31,5 40 50

1250 – – 
2500 – – 
3150   

For the data regarding the rated nor-

mal current Ir and the short-circuit
breaking current Isc, please refer to
the nameplate (Fig. 8.5). 1

Fig. 8.5
Data for rated normal current Ir (1) and short-circuit breaking current Isc (2) on the na-
meplate

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 9 Annex

9.1 Accessories

1 2 3 4

Fig. 9.1
Accessories for HVX circuit-breaker

Position Designation Order no.

1 ON/OFF operating rod AGS H35 446-01

2 Spring charging crank for spring operating mechanism AGS H30 498-01

AGS H31 642-01 1)

Moving crank handle with integrated slip coupling for withdrawable parts in PIX
3 AGS H32 532-01 2)
switchgear panels
AGS H31 674-01 3)

4 Moving crank handle for withdrawable parts in PIX high current switchgear panels AGS C66 911-01
1) Withdrawable part, manually actuated, shape of insertion opening: hexagonal
2) Withdrawable part, manually actuated, shape of insertion opening: square
3) Emergency crank handle for withdrawable part, motor-actuated

9.2 Auxiliary products

Only the following auxiliary products
Designation Symbol Order no.
may be used, which are available
from the manufacturer. The use of Cleaning agent, 1 l can S 008152
other auxiliary products is not admis-
Contact lubricant Kontasynth, 0.5 kg can S 008167
sible.
High-pressure grease ST 312-101-001
Warning!
Danger of injury when Cryogenic grease ST 312-105-001
wrong handling the au-
xiliary products. Comply Silicon grease ST 312-504-001
with the safety data sheets sup- Lubricant KL, 0,5 kg can ST 312-111-835
plied by the manufacturers of
the auxiliary products. Liquid lubricant FL, 0,5 kg can S 008153

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9.3 Screw fastenings
The following elements must be
Thread Tightening torque Thread Tightening torque
used for all metal screw couplings:
size [Nm] size [Nm]
• Screws and bolts: min. max. min. max.
Grade ≥ 8.8
M5 3,8 4,7 M6 5,5 7,5
• Nuts:
M6 7 9 M8 15 19
Grade 8.
M8 16 24 M10 30 40
M10 36 44 M12 60 76
M12 63 77 Table 2:
Table 1: Screw coupling between switching
Hex. bolts and socket-head caps- device and conductor bar with cop-
crews (except slotted screws) and per as conductor material
nuts

9.4 How to treat the contact surfaces

Important:
Caution when handling
bars insulated by heat-
shrinkable sleeves: The
heat-shrinkable sleeve must not get
into contact with lubricant (swelling).
Important:
Contact areas coated with
lubricant Kontasynth should
not be touched, if possible.

1. Contact surfaces must be subjected to preliminary treatment before screw-fastening:

Material of contact surfaces Pre-treatment

Silver-plated contact surfaces Clean 1)
Copper or copper alloy Clean 1), expose metallic surface 2)

Aluminium Clean 1), expose metallic surface 2)

Zinc-plated steel Remove passivation, not, however, the zinc layer 3)

Hot-galvanized sheet-metal Clean 1), passivation need not be removed

1) Clean by means of lint-free cloth; use cleaning agent in case of serious contamination (see above)
2) Expose metallic surface
– by treating the entire surface with emery cloth or a rotating grinding tool (grain size 100 or 80) or
– using a wire brush which is clearly marked for use exclusively for aluminium or exclusively for copper
3) using a brass brush, steel brush

2. Immediately after the pre-treat-

ment, coat the contact surfaces
with lubricant Kontasynth so
that the space between the
contact surfaces is completely
filled once the screws have
been fastened.

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