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Medium-Voltage
Equipment
Catalog HG 11.21
1997
3TL Vacuum Contactors Medium-Voltage
Equipment
3TL8
vacuum contactors
as economy
contactors up to
7.2 kV / 400 A
R-HG11-084 eps
3TL6
vacuum contactors
as universal
contactors up to
12 kV / 450 A
Features
Quality standard
DIN EN ISO 9001
3TL vacuum contactors are
routine tested to specifications
that go beyond those laid down
R-HG11-085 eps
Other features:
Stable measured values with
tight tolerances
Low power loss
Constant long-term thermal
stability.
R-HG11-086 eps
R-HG11-087 eps
Contents Page
Industrial network
Switching of three-phase Reactors up to 7.2 kV 3TL8 1 mill. distribution systems,
up to 400 A
motors in AC-3 and AC-4 DC link reactors,
operation reactive-power compen-
up to 12 kV 3TL6 3 mill. sation systems
Switching of transformers up to 450 A
Switching of reactors
Switching of ohmic loads Ohmic up to 7.2 kV 3TL8 1 mill. Heating resistors
(e. g. arc furnaces) loads up to 400 A
Switching of capacitors 3TL6 3 mill. Arc furnaces
up to 12 kV
up to 450 A
With reversing contactor combi-
nations, only one contactor is
required for each direction of
rotation, if HV HRC fuses are Capacitors up to 7.2 kV 3TL8 1 mill. Reactive-power
HG11-2278 eps
up to 250 A
used for short-circuit protection. compensation systems,
capacitor banks
up to 12 kV 3TL6 3 mill.
Application examples up to 250 A
Conveyor and lift systems
Pump stations
Ventilation and heating
Systems for reactive-power Switching duties Switchgear used with vacuum contactors
compensation
Switching of motors
3TL vacuum contactors are Motor version (insulation) Operating mode
particularly suitable for the modern insulation system Older design or unknown
frequent switching of motors. insulation level
As the chopping current of
the contactors is 5 A, no im- Switching of
HG11-2281a eps
permissibly high overvoltages U1 V1 W1
started-up motors
U1 V1 W1
occur in the operational
switching of started-up motors. M M
If, however, high-voltage 3~ 3~
motors with a starting current
of 600 A are switched off
during start-up, overvoltages
may occur. The level of these
overvoltages can be reduced 1 1 Occasional switching of
to safe values by means of
special surge limiters (see
Catalog HG 21 Overvoltage
Protection, catalog section: U1 V1 W1 U1 V1 W1
motors just started-up
(on fault)
1
Type 3EF Surge Limiters). M M
The 3EF surge limiters are pref- 3~ 3~
erably arranged in the cable
termination compartment paral-
lel to the cable sealing end. 1 2 Frequent switching
The surge limiters are made up during AC-4 operation
of non-linear discharge resis- -R
tors (SIOV metal-oxide varis- U1 V1 W1 U1 V1 W1
tors) and a series-connected
spark gap. M M -C
3~ 3~
Care must be taken during
installation that for mechanical
reasons the surge limiter is
connected flexibly on one side. 1 With surge limiter
2 With surge limiter and additional RC circuit
Utilization categories
Circuit examples for overvoltage protection for three-phase motors with starting current 600 A
Utilization Typical
categories applications
AC-3 Squirrel-cage motors: Overvoltage protection Overvoltage protection Switching of transformers
starting, de-energizing
while running
by means of limiters by means of RC circuit In case of switching of induc-
AC-4 Squirrel-cage motors: Overvoltages can be caused by The following guide values tive currents, current chopping
starting, braking by multiple re-ignition in the first apply to components of the RC at the contact gap may give
plugging 1), pole to clear or virtual current circuit: rise to overvoltages. However
reversing 1), jogging 2) chopping in the last pole to Capa- 0.25 F per phase, due to the special contact
1) The terms braking by plugging clear, for example when switch- citor C protective capacitor material used in 3TL contac-
and reversing of the motor refer ing stalled motors or motors in version tors, the chopping current is
to rapid braking or reversing of the the course of start-up. limited to 5 A. This means
direction of rotation by swapping Resis- 30 to 50 that no dangerous overvoltages
over two supply wires while the Those components endanger- tor R 100 W per phase,
ed are the input windings of develop when unloaded trans-
motor is running. low-inductance
squirrel-cage and slip-ring formers are switched off.
2) Jogging refers to one-off or version
repeated brief energizing of a motors with a starting current
motor in order to actuate small of 600 A. Siemens must be contacted to
movements of machines. ensure perfect configuration of Switching of capacitors
Surge limiters assure positive the RC circuit to suit the type
protection against overvoltage; 3TL vacuum contactors can, at
of attachment and cable length rated voltages of up to 7.2 kV,
see above for circuit examples. (see above for circuit cut off capacitive currents of
examples). up to 250 A without restrike
If voltage tests are carried out and therefore without over-
on the motor, the RC circuit voltages.
and surge limiters must be When the rated voltage is
disconnected to prevent them 12 kV, 3EF surge limiters must
from becoming damaged. be used (see Catalog HG 21
When used in conjunction with Overvoltage Protection,
withdrawable-type vacuum catalog section: Type 3EF
contactors, the RC circuit must Surge Limiters).
be constructed separately.
Time t
absolutely essential to provide When using 3TL vacuum con- 2
short-circuit protection. tactors as Class E2 control- 10
The best protection is provided lers for 7.2 kV, Siemens fuses 5
of type 3GD1 150-UD (7.2 kV/ B
by HV HRC fuses, but circuit- 2
breakers can also be used sub- 250 A) or other fuses with a
1
ject to the conditions described comparable current/time curve 10
must be used to provide short- 3
in short-circuit protection by 5 A
means of circuit-breakers on circuit protection.
2
this page. If 2 fuse links are connected in 0
10
parallel, the symmetrical short- 1
Short-circuit protection by circuit current measured is 5
HG11-2280b eps
circuit currents, i.e. the fuse 5
limits the short-circuit current order to arrive at the total cut-
2
to the cut-off current. off current, which must not -2
exceed the permissible value 10 2 3
When the fuses are selected, 10 2 5 10 2 A 5
for the vacuum contactor.
the type of load must be taken Sustained short-circuit AC current (r.m.s. value) IK
into account, for example, mo- Parallel connection should be
tor, transformer or capacitors. configured such that the 1 Characteristic curve of HV HRC fuse 3GD1125-4D
resistance in the two branches 2 Characteristic curve of maximum-current/time protection device
For an example of coordination is, if possible, identical. 3 Motor starting time
of an HV HRC fuse with
When the fuses blow, this must 4 Motor starting current
overcurrent-time protection,
see the chart on the right. result in the vacuum contactor
being opened. An appropriate Coordination of the motor circuit components:
device that is actuated by The time/current curve must lie to the right of the motor starting
Requirements current (point A )
the release bolt of the HV HRC
The cut-off current ID must fuse link must be installed. The rated current of the HV HRC fuse link must exceed the normal
not exceed 50 kA at 7.2 kV. current of the motor.
The current that prevails at the point of intersection B of the HV
With an LV power supply via Fuse monitoring HRC fuse links curve and the curve of the maximum-current/time
a control power transformer, The fuse bases can be supplied protection device must be greater than the lowest breaking
short-circuit currents must be with a fuse monitor in order to current of the HV HRC fuse link.
interrupted between the If this cannot be achieved, make sure that overload currents lower
prevent a three-phase load (e.g. than the lowest breaking current of the HV HRC fuse link are cut
switching capacity limit (5 kA) a motor) from being supplied off by the switchgear by means of the striker. This prevents
and 30 x Ir (12 kA) within on only two phases when a thermal overloading of the HV HRC fuse link, which would
80 ms. This stipulation does fuse blows. This fuse monitor otherwise destroy it.
not apply if can be used either to initiate an The HV HRC fuse link selected limits the sustained short-circuit
there is mechanical latching or alarm signal or to open the AC current IK to the cut-off current ID which must be taken from
the opening times have been vacuum contactor. the peak let-through current chart (for ID as a factor of IK for the
extended so much that in HV HRC fuse links of different rated currents, see Catalog HG 12
the above-mentioned current Switch-Disconnectors, Vacuum Switches, High-Voltage HRC
Short-circuit protection by Fuses). The maximum permissible cut-off current ID = 50 kA.
range the contactor cannot means of circuit-breakers
open until the fuse has inter-
rupted the current. Loads for which no suitable
fuses are available can also be
For further specifications, see protected by means of circuit-
Catalog HG 12 Switch-Dis- Example for coordination of a 125 A HV HRC fuse curve with a motor curve
breakers.
connectors, Vacuum Switches,
High-Voltage HRC Fuses. Due to the longer break time
of the circuit-breakers (maxi-
When the motors are ener- mum permissible 120 ms), the Overload protection Trip-free mechanism
gized, the HV HRC fuse is short-circuit current must not It is possible to use thermally All the switching contacts of
loaded most by the motor exceed the maximum permis- delayed overload relays in con- the vacuum contactors operate
starting current that occurs. sible value for the vacuum junction with suitable current trip-free.
It must neither blow nor be- contactor (20 kA at 7.2 kV). transformers for protecting
come damaged under these The OPEN command inter-
As a result of the longer break high-voltage motors against rupts the CLOSE command,
loads. overload.
time, the interrupters must i.e. the moment of the OPEN
Other factors that influence be replaced immediately in command determines whether
loading of the HV HRC fuses the case where the maximum the contacts close or not.
are the starting time and permissible short-circuit current
starting frequency of the value has been reached, since
motors. this causes a severe reduction
in their service life.
Overview
3TL8 vacuum contactor 3TL6 vacuum contactor
Electronic economy
circuit
classification into voltage
ranges
24 V to 60 V
none
1
110 V to 250 V
irrespective of DC or AC actuation
Auxiliary contacts positively driven auxiliary switch; positively driven auxiliary switch;
4NO, 4NC 6NO, 5NC
Auxiliary conductor direct tapping at the terminals terminal block with testing
terminals (optional: wiring of the auxiliary options in installed state
contacts on the central (optional: withdrawable terminal
terminal block) block)
4
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(example)
Low-voltage Medium-voltage
section section
Mechanical connection between
medium and low-voltage sections
Vacuum interrupter
HG11-2283a eps
Vacuum interrupter
Arc-quenching system Due to the rapid recovery of In the case of all the conven- With the vacuum contactor,
As the contacts open, the the dielectric strength of the tional methods of arc-quench- on the other hand, the arc is
current that is to be interrupted contact gap, the arc is safely ing this means that the arc is not cooled. The metal-vapour
initiates a metal-vapour arc quenched even in cases where being cooled even before the plasma has a high conductivity
discharge. Current continues contact separation occurs minimum quenching gap and which results in an extremely
flowing through the metal va- immediately before a current the subsequent current zero low arc voltage with values
pour plasma until the next cur- zero. Consequently, the arcing are reached. As a result, the from only 20 to 50 V.
rent zero. The arc extinguishes time of the last poles to clear arc power is unintentionally in- For this reason, and due to the
at approximately current zero. is no more than 15 ms. creased to a considerable short arcing times, the amount
The metal vapour loses its con- With AC circuit-breakers, the degree. of energy conversion in the
ductivity within a few micro- actual task of the arc-quench- contact gap is very low. This
seconds, which very quickly ing system is to deionize the relatively low stress level
reestablishes the dielectric contact gap immediately after means that the quenching
strength of the contact gap. current zero. system is maintenance-free
A certain minimum current is and allows up to 1 million
needed in order to maintain the
metal-vapor arc discharge. The
arc will be chopped before
electrical operating cycles.
Due to the very low pressures
of less than 109 bar in the
1
the natural current zero if the interrupter under steady-state
current falls below this value. conditions, contact gaps of
In order to prevent impermis- only 5 to 7 mm are required
sible overvoltages when per- to achieve a high dielectric
forming switching operations in strength in 3TL vacuum con-
inductive circuits, the chopping
Fixed bolt tactors.
current must be limited to the
lowest possible value. Due
to the use of a special contact Contacts
material, the chopping current
in the 3TL vacuum contactor is
only 5 A. Arcing
chamber
Insulator
HG11-2284 eps
Metal
bellows
Guide
bearing
Moving
bolt
Vacuum interrupter
(example)
Standards
Design Insulating capacity Ambient conditions The ambient air must not be
3TL vacuum contactors are 3TL vacuum contactors are Vacuum contactors can be contaminated with excessive
of an open design, degree of suitable for site altitudes be- used in buildings with low amounts of dust, smoke,
protection IP00 according to tween 1250 m below sea level thermal insulation or low heat corrosive or flammable gases,
DIN VDE 0470 Part 1 and and 2500 m above sea level. storage capacity, heated or vapors or salt.
IEC 144. The specified values are refer- cooled, without temperature
monitoring. The heating or For further specifications about
They comply with the red to sea level. When installed the ambient conditions, refer to
standards for high-voltage AC at altitudes above 1000 m, cooling may fail for a period of
several days. the technical specifications in
contactors of between an allowance must be made catalog sections 2 and 3.
1 kV and 12 kV: for the resulting decrease in The vacuum contactors fulfill
IEC Publication 470 1974 insulating capacity (see correc- the following ambient con-
DIN VDE 0660 tion factor a in the diagram ditions in accordance with
Part 103 3.84 below) IEC 721, Part 3.3, 1990:
UL Standard 347 1 Climatic:
HG11-2271 eps
CSA C22.2 Class 3K4 (minimum
1 0.9
temperature limit 25 C)
Correction factor a
R-HG11-088 eps
Rolling mill, Hylsa in Mexico
Internal connection
diagrams 2/7
3TL8 vacuum contactor
7.2 kV/400 A
Circuit diagrams 2/8, 2/9
Dimensions
and weights 2/10
Shipping 2/11
Construction
The 3TL8 vacuum contactor
consists of:
Medium-voltage section with
Insulating plastic housing (1) 8
Vacuum interrupters (2)
Main conductor terminals 2 1
(8 and 9)
Low-voltage section with
Magnetic system (11)
R-HG11-084 eps
Mode of operation 5 11
The magnetic system (11) of 14 13
R-HG11-089 eps
of the vacuum interrupters (2).
Due to the use of the elec-
tronic economy circuit (14), the
magnetic system (11) is inde- 3TL8 vacuum contactor
pendent of the voltage type 7.2 kV/400 A Main conductor terminals
and level across a wide range. located at rear
(1 pole shown)
Mechanical closing latching
The mechanical closing
latching (6) holds the vacuum
contactor in the closed state
even without excitation of the
R-HG11-093 eps
R-HG11-109 eps
solenoid or mechanically by
means of a release bolt (the
coupling must be provided * *
by the customer). *
The command duration for the
unlatching solenoid must be
between 100 ms and 1 s. An
external command ending unit
must be provided.
Continued
HG11-2314a eps
1 8
Medium-voltage section
2
3
9
Low-voltage section
10
5
14 6
11 2
7
Structure of the 3TL8 vacuum contactor (front view) Side view from left (sectional view)
Legend
1 Insulating plastic housing
2 Vacuum interrupter *
3 Position indicator O - I
4 Operating shaft (short or long version)
5 Mechanism housing
6 Mechanical closing latching *
(optional) with rectifier module *
for AC operation
7 Terminal block (optional)
8 Top main conductor terminal
9 Bottom main conductor terminal
10 Mechanical connection between medium
and low-voltage sections
3
11 Magnetic system (solenoid *)
12 Top auxiliary contact block * 12
13 Bottom auxiliary contact block *
14 Electronic module * (electronic economy
circuit) with terminals 13
Technical specifications
0.2 to max. 1 s
< 45 ms
as defined in DIN VDE 0660
Mechanical service life 0.25 mill. operating cycles
of the vacuum interrupter Auxiliary contacts
Electrical service life 0.25 mill. operating cycles Number of auxiliary contacts 2NO + 2NC or 4NO + 4NC
of the vacuum interrupter Rated continuous current Iu 10 A
at rated normal current Rated normal current Ie
Insulation level Utilization category for AC-11 125 V AC, 10 A
Rated lightning impulse withstand voltage at rated voltage 230 V AC, 10 A
(to DIN VDE 0670, IEC 56): 500 V AC, 4 A
to earthed parts and between poles 60 kV 600 V AC, 2 A
across the open contact gap 40 kV Utilization category for DC-11 24 V DC, 10 A
Rated power-frequency withstand voltage 50 Hz (r.m.s.) at rated voltage 110 V DC, 5 A
to earthed parts and between poles 20 kV 125 V DC, 0.9 A
across the open contact gap 20 kV 220 V DC, 0.45 A
Cross-sections of the main conductor terminals 440 V DC, 0.25 A
600 V DC, 0.2 A
Terminal screw M10
Stranded conductors with cable lug 50 to 240 mm2 Cross-sections of the auxiliary contacts
Copper rail to DIN 43 671 30 x 5 mm to EN 60 947 Part 1
Aluminium rail to DIN 43 670 20 x 10 mm (screw terminal, two-wire connection possible)
solid 0.6 to 4 mm2
finely stranded with end sleeve 0.5 to 2.5 mm2
Ambient conditions
Ambient temperature
Storage at 40 to + 65 C 20 years
Operation at 5 to + 65 C 1 mill. operating cycles
at 25 to 5 C 0.5 mill. operating cycles
Site altitude 200 m below sea level
107 to 1250 m above sea level
HG11-2289a eps
106
5
2,5
2
105
5
2
104 1) Make time =
5 Time from the instant of
2 application of a control
kA 103 A pulse (command) to the
HG11-2287 eps
HG11-2333 eps
5
8 600 instand when the
2
rated thermal
contacts touch.
102
Short-time current
7 550
Permissible
5 2) Break time =
6 500 Time from the instant
current
2
(r.m.s. value)
7.2 kV Rated
operational
voltage
Ue
Rated lightning
impulse withstand
voltage
to across
Rated power- Rated
frequency with- normal
stand voltage current
Ie
Order No. Order
code
Versions
Short operating shaft 0
Long operating shaft for powerless, external built-on accessories 1
24 V DC B
30 V DC C
48 V DC D
R-HG11-091 eps
R-HG11-092 eps
60 V DC E
110 V DC F
125 V DC G
Short operating shaft Long operating shaft 220 V to 250 V DC H
Break time
325 75 ms (without using the mechanical closing latching) 0
Operating instructions
Without routine test report German / English 0
French / Spanish 1
With routine test report German / English 5
French / Spanish 6
Special version
Wiring
Conductors, halogen-free and flame-resistant Z A 1 0
Spare parts and accessories (when placing an order, please also state the type and serial number of the vacuum contactor)
R-HG11-107 eps
(up to serial no.
31 670 935)
3TY5 810-1AA0
(as of serial no.
31 670 936)
R-HG11-098 eps
Auxiliary contact block top 2NO + 2NC 3TY7 561-1SA0
2
R-HG11-093 eps
24 V DC 3TH40 92-0BB4
60 V DC 3TH40 92-0BE4
110 V DC 3TH40 92-0BF4
125 V DC 3TH40 92-0BG4
220 V DC 3TH40 92-0BM4
24 V DC 3TY5 892-0BB4
30 V DC 3TY5 892-0BC4
48 V DC 3TY5 892-0BD4
60 V DC 3TY5 892-0BE4
AC operation
48 47 17 18
Voltage ranges
24 V to 60 V AC 1L1 3L2 5L3
-K2E -K2E
110 V to 250 V AC -K1 -K1
HG11-2290b eps
-X1 A1 71 83 61 53 22 14 32 44 E1
Without mechanical ~
-H1 -H2 -G
closing latching: +
Opening delay 50 ms by -K2S A1 ~
means of external circuit -K1M A2
Opening delay
325 75 ms
Auxiliary contact block -X1 A2 72 84 62 54 21 13 31 43 E2
2NO + 2NC
2T1 4T2 6T3 A2
Optional: 4NO + 4NC -K2E
A1
Optional: with mechan- Vacuum contactor Closing
ical closing latching without closing latching latching (optional)
(K2S) (only in conjunc-
tion with auxiliary contact
block 4NO + 4NC) and
with rectifier
48 47 17 18
-K2E -K2E
DC operation -K1 1L1 3L2 5L3 -K1
HG11-2329a eps
A1 71 83 61 53 22 14 32 44 E1
Voltage ranges -X1
24 V to 60 V DC -H1 -H2
110 V to 250 V DC
-K2S A1
Without mechanical -K1M A2
closing latching:
Opening delay 50 ms by
means of external circuit
Opening delay -X1 A2 72 84 62 54 21 13 31 43 E2
325 75 ms 2T1 4T2 6T3 A2
-K2E
Auxiliary contact block A1
2NO + 2NC Vacuum contactor Closing
without closing latching latching (optional)
Optional: 4NO + 4NC
Optional: with mechan-
ical closing latching
(K2S) (only in conjunc-
tion with auxiliary contact
block 4NO + 4NC)
Legend
-G Rectifier module
-H1 Bottom auxiliary contact block
-H2 Top auxiliary contact block (optional)
-K1 Vacuum contactor
-K1M Solenoid-operated mechanism for vacuum contactor
-K2E External contactor relay (e.g. Siemens type 3TH4)
-K2S Unlatching solenoid (optional)
-X1 Terminal block for auxiliary conductor connection
AC and DC operation
Momentary-contact control Maintained-contact control
Without mechanical
closing latching -F -F
L1(L+) L1(L+)
Opening delay -K2E -K2E
Without Without
50 ms by means of -S0Q -K2E -K2E time-delay -S1Q -K2E -K2E time-delay
external circuits relay for relay for
325 75 ms A1 2 2 1 1 -K1 minimum A1 2 2 1 1 -K1 minimum
-S1Q -K2E motor start- motor
ing time, starting time,
HG11-2291 eps
HG11-2292 eps
-K1M -K1M opening -K1M -K1M opening
-K2E delay -K2E delay
<
50 ms <
50 ms
A2 A2
-F -F
L1(L+) L1(L+)
-K2E Without -K2E Without
-S0Q time-delay -S1Q time-delay
A1 -K1 relay for A1 -K1 relay for
minimum minimum
-S1Q -K2E motor start- motor
HG11-2293 eps
HG11-2294 eps
ing time,
2
starting time,
opening opening
-K2E A2 delay -K2E A2
delay
325 75 ms 325 75 ms
Legend
-F Fuse
-K1 Vacuum contactor
-K2E External contactor relay
(e.g. Siemens type 3TH4)
-K1M Solenoid-operated mechanism
-S0Q External OPEN pushbutton
-S1Q External CLOSED pushbutton
Short-circuit protection
by means of circuit- Main circuit Control circuit, momentary-contact control
breaker
3~50/60 Hz -F1
Control of a high-voltage L1 L1/L+
Legend
L2
HG11-2300 eps
motor with reversing L3
11 21 21
-F1 Fuse/m.c.b.
contactor combination -S3Q -K3M -K1M
12 22 22 -K1M, Vacuum contactors
for 2 directions of -Q1F -K2M,
rotation 11 11 21 21
-K4M -K2M -K3M,
-S2Q -S1Q
with four 3TL8 contactors 12 12 22 22
-K4M
13 13 -K5A, Contactor relays
-K1M -K3M 13 13 23 23
-S1Q -K5A -S2Q -K6A -K5A -K6A -K6A
14 14 14 14 24 24 -M1 Motor
-K2M -K4M
-Q1F Circuit-breaker
41 41 13 13 -S1Q CLOSE pushbutton,
-K6A -K5A -K1M -K3M direction of rotation 1
42 42 14 14
U1 V1 W1 -S2Q CLOSE pushbutton,
HG11-2301a eps
HG11-2298 eps
fuses 11 21 21
L3 -F1 Fuse/m.c.b.
-S3Q -K3M -K1M
Control of a high-voltage -F1F 12 22 22 -F1F HV HRC fuses
motor with reversing 11 11 -K1M, Vacuum contactors
contactor combination -S2Q -S1Q -K3M
12 12
for 2 directions of -K5A, Contactor relays
rotation 13 13 13 13 21 21 -K6A
with two 3TL8 contactors -S1Q -K5A -S2Q -K6A -K5A -K6A -M1 Motor
-K1M -K3M 14 14 14 14 22 22
-S1Q CLOSE pushbutton,
direction of rotation 1
41 41 -S2Q CLOSE pushbutton,
-K6A -K5A
42 42 direction of rotation 2
U1 V1 W1
HG11-2299a eps
-S1 1 5
-S0
2 2
4
M M
2
3~ 3~
3 Legend
1 HV HRC fuses
2 Vacuum contactor
HG11-2297a eps
HG11-2302b eps
130*
371
217*
126
2 344
374 17
11 195
215
392 217,5
386
115 115 200
HG11-2330a eps
130*
371
217*
126
344 11 195
374 47 215
442 217,5
* Fixing dimensions
Shipping
Shipping dimensions
Package type
Shipping by ship Package type for no. of Length Width Height Volume Gross weight
vacuum contactors mm mm mm m3 kg
Cardboard box with inner box
to suit unit
Cardboard box with sealed packaging 12 800 780 670 0.42 45 70
and inner box to suit unit 34 1020 620 670 0.42 105 135
Skeleton container with cardboard
boxes and inner box to suit unit
Plywood box + cardboard boxes 13 920 620 720 0.41 50 100
with sealed packaging and inner 7 10 1020 1020 1020 1.06 240 310
box to suit unit
Shipping by air freight Package type for no. of Length Width Height Volume Gross weight
vacuum contactors mm mm mm m3 kg
Cardboard box with inner box 1 490 300 400 0.059 23
to suit unit 2 800 780 670 0.42 62
34 1020 620 670 0.42 100 130
Cardboard box with sealed packaging 12 800 780 670 0.42 45 70
and inner box to suit unit 34 1020 620 670 0.42 105 135
Skeleton container with cardboard
boxes and inner box to suit unit
Plywood box + cardboard boxes 13 920 620 720 0.41 50 100
with sealed packaging and inner 7 10 1020 1020 1020 1.06 240 310
box to suit unit
Order No. 3 T L 8 1 0
Quantity
R-HG11-090 eps
Transrapid MAGLEV vehicle, test track at Lathen, Germany
Internal connection
3TL6 vacuum contactor diagrams 3/7
7.2 kV/450 A
Shipping 3/11
Construction
The 3TL6 vacuum contactor
consists of: 10
Medium-voltage section with
Insulating plastic housing (15)
Vacuum interrupters (13) 11
Main conductor terminals
(12 and 14)
Low-voltage section with 12
Mechanism housing (1) 16
made of sheet steel
Magnetic system (2) 15
Central terminal block (3) for
auxiliary and control circuits 1
Contactor relay (external)
Auxiliary contact blocks 13
Mechanical closing latching
(7 to 9) and mechanical clos-
ing lock-out (5) as additional
14
modules
R-HG11-085 eps
R-HG11-096 eps
Continued
HG11-2303 eps
between 200 m below and 10
1250 m above sea level. If it is
to be used at altitudes not
within this range, the altitude 11
range must be adapted by
means of adjusting controls
12
(see figure on page 3/2) at the
rear of the end unit.
Adjusting ranges above sea
level:
+ 1250 m to + 2500 m
200 m to + 1250 m 13
1250 m to + 200 m.
Technical specifications
Ambient conditions
Ambient temperature
Storage at 40 to + 65 C 20 years 20 years
107 Operation at 5 to + 55 C Operating cycles 2 mill. 1 mill.
HG11-2288 eps
10
5 Site altitude (adjustable) 1250 m below sea level
3TL65
2
to 2500 m above sea level
5
10 Shock resistance (square impact) 5 x g, 10 ms or
5
10 x g, 5 ms
4 2
10
5 1) Make time = Time
2 from the instant of appli-
kA 103 A cation of a control pulse
HG11-2287 eps
HG11-2316a eps
5
8 650 (command) to the instant
2
rated thermal
7 600
Permissible
2
(r.m.s. value)
Auxiliary
Additional modules contacts
R-HG11-085 eps
Type of operation
for solenoid and mechanical closing latching
AC operation for air-insulated systems A
DC operation for air-insulated systems B
Operating voltage
for solenoid and mechanical closing latching
110 V AC 50/60 Hz G 2
3
115 V AC 50/60 Hz J 2
120 V AC 50/60 Hz K 2
125/127 V AC 50 Hz L 0
220 V AC 50/60 Hz N 2
230 V AC 50/60 Hz L 2
240 V AC 50/60 Hz P 2
380 V AC 50 Hz Q 0
400 V AC 50 Hz V 0
415 V AC 50 Hz R 0
440 V AC 50/60 Hz R 2
500 V AC 50 Hz S 0
24 V DC B 4
60 V DC E 4
110 V DC F 4
125 V DC G 4
220 V DC M 4
Operating instructions
German / English (standard)
French / Spanish Z L 0 1
Special versions
Break times
1) Ordering data: in addition to the Order No., 35 ms Z G 0 1
state the required operating voltage from the 120 ms Z G 0 2
above table in plain text (please make inquiry). 250 70 ms Z G 0 3
2) Other languages on request. 120/50 ms Z G 0 8
Spare parts and accessories (when placing an order, please also state the type and serial number of the vacuum contactor)
R-HG11-097 eps
3TY5 650-0AA0
R-HG11-098 eps
Auxiliary contact block left 2NO + 2NC 3TY7 561-1NA0
3NO + 3NC 3TY7 561-1QA0
right 2NO + 2NC 3TY7 561-1PA0
3NO + 3NC 3TY7 561-1RA0
R-HG11-101 eps
Solenoid 110/115 V AC 50/60 Hz 3TY5 651-0AG7 500 V AC 50 Hz 3TY5 651-0AU7
from year of manu- 120 V AC 50/60 Hz 3TY5 651-0AL7
125/127 V AC 50 Hz 3TY5 651-0AL7 24 V DC 3TY5 651-0BB4
facture 10.90, 220 V AC 50/60 Hz 3TY5 651-0AN2 60 V DC 3TY5 651-0BE4
from serial no. 31 375 035 230/240 V AC 50/60 Hz 3TY5 651-0AN7 110 V DC 3TY5 651-0BF4
380 V AC 50 Hz 3TY5 651-0AQ2 125 V DC 3TY5 651-0BG4
400/415 V AC 50 Hz 3TY5 651-0AR7 220 V DC 3TY5 651-0BM4
440 V AC 50/60 Hz 3TY5 651-0AR7
R-HG11-101 eps
3
Resistor (accessory) 110/115 V AC 3TY5 664-1DA0 500 V AC 3TY5 664-1KA0
R-HG11-100 eps
lock-out (accessory)
AC operation
Voltage range
110 V to 500 V AC
50/60 Hz -K1 1L1 3L2 5L3 -K1
HG11-2305b eps
E1
Opening delay -X1 A1 83 61 53 22 14 32 44
~
-R
35 ms 1 2
-H1 71 -H2 -G +
approximately 50 ms 47 48 17 18
A1 ~ 48
~ -K2S -K2E
250 70 ms -G -K1E -K1E A1
+ -K1M A2 47
Rectifier ~ A2
17
Resistor A2 -K2E
for economy circuit -K1E 72 18
A1
-X1 A2 84 62 54 21 13 31 43 E2
Auxiliary contact block 2T1 4T2 6T3 A2
4NO + 3NC or -K2E
6NO + 5NC A1
Vacuum contactor (with auxiliary contact 4NO + 3NC) Closing
without closing latching latching (optional)
Optional: rectifier module
or varistor module
Optional: with mechanical -K1 1L1 3L2 5L3 -K1
closing latching
HG11-2331a eps
3
-X1 A2 84 62 54 122 114 101 93 21 13 31 43 E2
48 47 17 18
-K2E -K2E
DC operation -K1 1L1 3L2 5L3 -K1
E1
HG11-2306b eps
AC operation
Momentary-contact control Maintained-contact control
Without mechanical -F -F
closing latching L1(L+) L1(L+)
-S0Q -K2E -K2E Without -K2E -K2E Without
Opening delay
time-delay time-delay
35 ms A1 A1 S S -K1 relay for A1 A1 S S -K1 relay for
approximately 50 ms -G ~ + minimum -G ~ + minimum
-S1Q -K1E -S1Q -K1E
250 70 ms -K2E ~ -R motor ~ -R motor
starting starting
HG11-2323a eps
Rectifier -K1M -K1E -K1M -K1E
HG11-2317 eps
HG11-2324a eps
HG11-2318 eps
3
A1 A1 -K1 A1 A1 -K1
relay for relay for
-G ~ + -K1E minimum -G ~ + -K1E minimum
-S1Q -S1Q
-K2E ~ -R motor ~ -R motor
starting starting
HG11-2325a eps
-K1M -K1E
HG11-2319 eps
-K1M -K1E
time; open- time; open-
-K2E -K1E -K1M ing delay -K2E -K1E -K1M ing delay
-D 250 70 ms -D 250 70 ms
A2 A2 A2 A2
N(L2,L-) Fig. 3 N(L2,L-) Fig. 6
-F -F
L1(L+) L1(L+)
DC operation -S0Q -K2E -K2E Without -K2E -K2E Without
time-delay time-delay
Without mechanical A1 A1 S S -K1 relay for A1 A1 S S -K1 relay for
closing latching -K1M minimum -K1M minimum
-S1Q -K1E -S1Q -K1E
-K2E -R motor -R motor
Opening delay -K1E -K1E
starting starting
35 ms
HG11-2326a eps
HG11-2320 eps
-K1E -K1E
time; open- time; open-
approximately 50 ms -K2E -K1M ing delay -K2E -K1M ing delay
250 70 ms <
35 ms <
35 ms
A2 A2 A2 A2
Resistor Fig. 7 Fig. 10
for economy circuit N(L2,L-) N(L2,L-)
-F -F
L1(L+) Without L1(L+) Without
-S0Q -K2E time-delay -K2E time-delay
relay for relay for
A1 A1 -K1 minimum A1 A1 -K1 minimum
-K1M -K1E motor -S1Q -K1M -K1E motor
-S1Q
-K2E -R starting -R starting
-K1E time; open- -K1E time; open-
HG11-2327a eps
-K1E
HG11-2321 eps
-K1E -K1E
HG11-2322 eps
Short-circuit protection
by means of circuit- Main circuit Control circuit, momentary-contact control
breaker
3~50/60 Hz -F1
Control of a high-voltage L1 L1/L+
Legend
L2
HG11-2300 eps
motor with reversing L3
11 21 21
-F1 Fuse/m.c.b.
contactor combination -S3Q -K3M -K1M
12 22 22 -K1M, Vacuum contactors
for 2 directions of -Q1F -K2M,
rotation 11 11 21 21
-K4M -K2M -K3M,
-S2Q -S1Q
with four 3TL6 contactors 12 12 22 22
-K4M
13 13 -K5A, Contactor relays
-K1M -K3M 13 13 23 23
-S1Q -K5A -S2Q -K6A -K5A -K6A -K6A
14 14 14 14 24 24 -M1 Motor
-K2M -K4M
-Q1F Circuit-breaker
41 41 13 13 -S1Q CLOSE pushbutton,
-K6A -K5A -K1M -K3M direction of rotation 1
42 42 14 14
U1 V1 W1 -S2Q CLOSE pushbutton,
HG11-2301a eps
HG11-2298 eps
fuses 11 21 21
3
L3 -F1 Fuse/m.c.b.
-S3Q -K3M -K1M
Control of a high-voltage -F1F 12 22 22 -F1F HV HRC fuses
motor with reversing 11 11 -K1M, Vacuum contactors
contactor combination -S2Q -S1Q -K3M
12 12
for 2 directions of -K5A, Contactor relays
rotation 13 13 13 13 21 21 -K6A
with two 3TL6 contactors -S1Q -K5A -S2Q -K6A -K5A -K6A -M1 Motor
-K1M -K3M 14 14 14 14 22 22
-S1Q CLOSE pushbutton,
direction of rotation 1
41 41 -S2Q CLOSE pushbutton,
-K6A -K5A
42 42 direction of rotation 2
U1 V1 W1
HG11-2299a eps
-S1 1 5
-S0
2 2
4
M M
2
3~ 3~
3 Legend
1 HV HRC fuses
2 Vacuum contactor
HG11-2297a eps
7
for AC and DC operation
37
4
1
Weights
Rated Vacuum Weight
voltage contactor
kV type approx. kg
210*
288
325
256
7.2 3TL61 28
12 3TL65 30
2
39*
12
42
16
30 11 68
Legend
HG11-2116b eps
120 120 50 236*
1 Travel of the integral rocker 250 265
during switching operation for
340 280
external interlock and position
indicator; max. permissible 3TL61 vacuum contactor
counterforce 10 N
7
2 Opening for insertion of aux-
iliary wires into central terminal
37
block 4
3 Mechanical unlatching, bolt
3
with internal thread 1
M5 x 10
4 Terminal block withdrawn (only
possible with 3TL63 -
contactor)
254*
288
325
256
12
17*
42
16
30 11 68
HG11-2128b eps
120 120 50 236*
250 265
* Fixing dimensions 340 280
3TL65 vacuum contactor
5 5
11
Adapter parts 6 6
for 3TL61 vacuum contac- 12
tor (replacement for 3TL50 7
and 3TL51 contactors)
Legend
256
9 Insulating plate 8
10 Previous mounting 3TL5
12
11 New terminal 3TL6
44
6 9 6
12 Previous terminal 3TL5
5
13 Terminal 3TL5 5 13
and new terminal 3TL6 107 107 10 175
Shipping
Package type for no. of Length Width Height Volume Gross weight
vacuum contactors mm mm mm m3 kg
Shipping dimensions
and weights Cardboard box with inner box 1 500 400 400 0.08 32
to suit unit 2 840 570 640 0.3 87
Shipping by truck 34 920 820 930 0.7 137 170
or rail 58 1120 820 950 0.87 197 293
Cardboard box with sealed packaging
and inner box to suit unit
12
34
58
840
920
1120
570
820
820
640
930
950
0.3
0.7
0.87
92
142 175
202 298
3
Skeleton container with cardboard 38 1200 800 800 0.77 176 333
boxes and inner box to suit unit
Plywood box + cardboard boxes 12 920 620 670 0.38 59 91
with sealed packaging and inner 34 920 820 930 0.7 141 173
box to suit unit 58 1220 860 960 1.0 205 305
Shipping by ship Package type for no. of Length Width Height Volume Gross weight
vacuum contactors mm mm mm m3 kg
Cardboard box with inner box
to suit unit
Cardboard box with sealed packaging 12 840 570 640 0.3 92
and inner box to suit unit 34 920 820 930 0.7 142 175
58 1120 820 950 0.87 202 298
Skeleton container with cardboard
boxes and inner box to suit unit
Plywood box + cardboard boxes 12 920 620 670 0.38 59 91
with sealed packaging and inner 34 920 820 930 0.7 141 173
box to suit unit 58 1220 860 960 1.0 205 305
Shipping by air freight Package type for no. of Length Width Height Volume Gross weight
vacuum contactors mm mm mm m3 kg
Cardboard box with inner box 1 500 400 400 0.08 32
to suit unit 2 840 570 640 0.3 87
34 920 820 930 0.7 137 170
58 1120 820 950 0.87 197 293
Cardboard box with sealed packaging 12 840 570 640 0.3 92
and inner box to suit unit 34 920 820 930 0.7 142 175
58 1120 820 950 0.87 202 298
Skeleton container with cardboard
boxes and inner box to suit unit
Plywood box + cardboard boxes 12 920 620 670 0.38 59 91
with sealed packaging and inner 34 920 820 930 0.7 141 173
box to suit unit 58 1220 860 960 1.0 205 305
Order No. 3 T L 6
Quantity
Contents Page
Conditions of Sale
and Delivery,
Export Regulations,
Trademarks,
Dimensions A/6
Customer
Training Program
A
7XR96 Toroidal Current Transformer LSA 2.3.3 E50001-K5732-A131-A1-7600
7VC1637 Earth-Leakage Monitor LSA 2.3.4 E50001-K5732-A141-A1-7600
Introduction to Generator Protection LSA 2.5.1 E50001-K5752-A111-A1-7600
7UM511 Generator Protection Relay (Version V3) LSA 2.5.2 E50001-K5752-A121-A2-7600
7UM512 Generator Protection Relay (Version V3) LSA 2.5.3 E50001-K5752-A131-A2-7600
7UM515 Generator Protection Relay (Version V3) LSA 2.5.4 E50001-K5752-A141-A2-7600
7UM516 Generator Protection Relay (Version V3) LSA 2.5.5 E50001-K5752-A151-A1-7600
7UW50 Tripping Matrix LSA 2.5.6 E50001-K5752-A161-A1-7600
7VE51 Synchronizing Unit LSA 2.5.7 E50001-K5752-A171-A1-7600
7VP151 Three-Phase Portable Test Set (Omicron CMC56) LSA 2.6.1 E50001-K5762-A111-A2-7600
7XV72 Test Switch LSA 2.6.2 E50001-K5762-A121-A1-7600
7SV50 Numerical Circuit-Breaker Failure Protection Relay LSA 2.7.1 E50001-K5772-A111-A1-7600
7SV512 Numerical Circuit-Breaker Failure Protection Relay LSA 2.7.2 E50001-K5772-A121-A1-7600
7VK512 Numerical Auto-Reclose/Check-Synchronism Relay LSA 2.7.3 E50001-K5772-A131-A1-7600
7SM70 Analog Output Unit LSA 2.7.5 E50001-K5772-A151-A1-7600
7SM71 Analog Output Unit LSA 2.7.6 E50001-K5772-A161-A1-7600
7VR50 Protection Signalling Equipment for
Digital Communication Links LSA 2.7.7 E50001-K5772-A171-A1-7600
7SV7220 Power Supply Unit LSA 2.7.9 E50001-K5772-A191-A1-7600
SIPROTEC 7RW600 Numerical Voltage, Frequency and
Overexcitation Relay LSA 2.7.10 E50001-K5772-A201-A1-7600
Centralized and Remote Control of Siemens Protection Relays (Overview) LSA 2.8.1 E50001-K5782-A111-A1-7600
Operating and Analysis Software DIGSI V3 LSA 2.8.2 E50001-K5782-A121-A1-7600
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Siemens AG, Dept. EV MNK V, Siemens AG, Dept. EV BK T,
Erlangen Erlangen
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