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Type GM-SG 5 kV and 15 kV

metal-clad switchgear
selection and application guide
E50001-F710-A122-X-76US

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Table of contents

Overview 3-7

Construction 8 - 14

Accessories 15 - 16

Protective relays 17

Vacuum circuit breakers 18 - 24

Ratings 25 - 31

Dimensions 32 - 35

Side views 36 - 39

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Overview

Figure 1: Type GM-SG medium-voltage metal-clad switchgear lineup

Siemens type GM-SG 5 kV, 7.2 kV and Siemens‘ experience gained in over 80
15 kV metal-clad power switchgear years of supplying metal-clad switchgear in
assemblies with horizontal drawout type the U.S. has been captured in the type
GMSG vacuum circuit breakers take GM-SG design. The objective has been to
advantage of the latest developments in incorporate features designed to provide
vacuum interrupter technology. Up to two safety, while simplifying operation,
circuit breakers can be stacked in a single maintenance and minimizing installation
vertical section, allowing significant space cost.
savings.
The switchgear structure and the drawout
The equipment meets or exceeds the latest vacuum circuit breaker are an integrated
standards of ANSI, IEEE and NEMA. design, with dielectric, thermal and
interruption integrity built directly into the
Type GM-SG switchgear is designed for use
basic design, not as an afterthought.
in industrial plants, commercial buildings,
electric utility systems, cogeneration
installations and other electrical systems. It
is commonly used for protection and
switching of transformers, motors,
generators, capacitors, buses, distribution
feeder lines and, in general, for protection
of any medium-voltage power circuit.

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Overview

Figure 2: Type GM-SG switchgear 1,200 A or 2,000 A circuit breaker section

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1 Upper type GMSG circuit breaker


2 Standard accuracy current transformers (CTs)-two per bushing
3 Isolated protective relay and instrument compartment
4 Inter-unit wiring
5 Lower type GMSG circuit breaker
6 Ground bar
7 Ground sensor CT
8 Main bus bars
9 Power cable duct
10 Removable barrier
11 Surge arresters
12 Outgoing cable lugs (downfeed shown)

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Overview

Siemens type 3AH3 operating Floor rollout


mechanism
No lift truck or dolly is needed to insert or
The type GMSG circuit breaker uses the remove circuit breakers in the lower cell of
proven Siemens type 3AH3 stored-energy switchgear located at floor level. For
operating mechanism. This operator is an indoor switchgear located on a raised
evolution of the type 3A family of "housekeeping" pad or for outdoor non-
operators first introduced in 1976. Over walk-in switchgear, a lift truck is required
60,000 type 3AH3 operating mechanisms to handle circuit breakers.
have been produced since 1998.
"Universal" spare circuit breaker
Faster interruption (up to 50 kA)
Standard interrupting time is five-cycles The physical configuration and interlock
with an option available for three-cycle logic allow the use of a single circuit
interrupting time. breaker to serve as a "universal" spare
breaker at an installation site for up to
Siemens vacuum interrupters
50 kA. The interlock logic checks the Figure 3: Floor rollout/roll-in
The vacuum interrupters used in the type principal rating characteristics (continuous
GMSG circuit breaker are manufactured by current, maximum voltage and
Siemens and have been proven in interrupting current) and allows a circuit
thousands of installations since 1976. The breaker to be inserted in any circuit breaker
chrome-copper contacts used in these cell provided that the circuit breaker equals
vacuum interrupters are designed to assure or exceeds the ratings required by the cell.
low chopping levels and eliminate the
"Universal" spare circuit breaker (63 kA)
need for surge protection on most circuits.
The concept described above (for up to
Front-mounted operating mechanism
50 kA) also applies for equipment rated
The simple type GMSG operating 63 kA, within the 63 kA rating. Circuit
mechanism makes maintenance and breakers rated 63 kA cannot be used in
inspection easy. The mechanism is located equipment rated 50 kA or lower.
on the front of the circuit breaker, rather
Single source responsibility
than underneath.
Single source responsibility is assured since
Maintenance intervals
the complete equipment is designed by
If applied under ANSl "usual service" Siemens and is manufactured and tested in
conditions, maintenance of the circuit a single facility. The vacuum circuit
breaker mechanism is designed to be breakers are checked in the switchgear
needed at 10-year intervals. cells as part of production testing. The
vacuum circuit breakers are shipped in the
Maintenance of the switchgear cubicle is
switchgear to assure interchangeability
recommended at five-year intervals and
and to reduce the possibility of damage to
primarily consists of cleaning insulation.
the circuit breakers during shipment.

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Overview

Full ANSI design background If the 3,000 A circuit breaker is in the


upper cell, the lower cell may be used to
Full design integrity is managed and
house a set of drawout voltage
controlled by Siemens. ANSl/IEEE C37.09
transformers, a drawout control power
and C37.20.2 require design tests on
transformer or rollout fuses for a remote
circuit breakers and structures together.
control power transformer.
The type 3AH3 operator design originates
in Siemens‘ global center of competence The 3,000 A circuit breaker may be used
for circuit breakers in Berlin and final for 4,000 A continuous current
assembly of both the drawout type GMSG applications, with the addition of fan
circuit breaker and the type GM-SG cooling equipment in the auxiliary cell
switchgear structures occurs in a single above or below the circuit breaker. This
facility. Siemens controls the entire process application of fan cooling is appropriate if
from design concept to production. loads above 3,000 A are infrequent as, for
Records are maintained to document example, in the case of a fan-cooled rating
compliance with ANSl/IEEE standards. on a power transformer.
Figure 4: Stacking flexibility
UL or C-UL Listing available Each vertical section contains the main bus
bar compartment plus a rear compartment
Where the arrangement of components
for incoming and outgoing connections.
allows, UL or C-UL Listing is available.
The front portion of the vertical section
Quality systems contains a central secondary device
compartment, located between two cells
Facilities involved with application,
for auxiliary devices and/or circuit breakers,
engineering, design and production are
including primary and secondary
certified to ISO 9001 requirements.
disconnects, instrument transformers,
Structural flexibility instruments and protective relays,
secondary wiring and other components
Siemens type GM-SG metal-clad
as necessary. The switchgear is normally
switchgear provides enhanced flexibility in
designed so that additional vertical
locating circuit breaker, auxiliary and
sections may be added in the future.
metering cells within the structure layout.
Circuit breakers rated 1,200 A, 2,000 A Enclosure design
and 3,000 A may be located in upper or
The type GM-SG design includes full
lower cell positions.
ANSI/IEEE C37.20.2 metal-clad
Figure 5: Cable trough in lower cable
Bus sectionalizing (tie) circuit breaker cells construction. This means complete
compartment to isolate cables from
circuit breaker in upper compartment may be located on the upper or lower enclosure of all live parts and separation of
levels and are ordinarily located next to an major portions of the circuit to retard the
auxiliary cell on the same level to spread of faults to other compartments.
accommodate transition bus work.
Removable plates permit access to all
The 3,000 A circuit breakers can be located compartments. The rear panels are
either in the bottom cell or the top cell of a individually removable to allow separate
vertical section. If the 3,000 A circuit access either to downfeed or upfeed cable
breaker is located in the lower cell, the connections.
upper cell may be used for metering
The structure is constructed of bolted steel
devices only.
for better dimensional control than with
welded designs. Sheet steel inter-unit
barriers extend the full height and depth of
each vertical section for isolating adjacent
sections. The ground bus extends the
entire length of the complete switchgear
lineup and to all circuit breaker cells.

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Overview

Circuit breaker interchangeability


The type GM-SG switchgear cubicle and
the removable type GMSG circuit breaker
element are both built to master fixtures
so circuit breakers of the same ratings are
interchangeable with each other even if
the circuit breaker is required for use with
a cell with "provisions only" supplied years
earlier. The type GMSG circuit breaker is
not interchangeable with the older
designs.
A circuit breaker of higher rating (up to
50 kA) can be used in a cell of equal or
lower rating. For example, a 3,000 A
50 kA 15 kV circuit breaker can be used in
a 1,200 A 25 kA 15 kV circuit breaker cell.
The same is true for 63 kA rated circuit
breakers. The 63 kA rated circuit breakers,
however, can only be used in 63 kA rated
cells, and lower rated circuit breakers
cannot be used in 63 kA rated cells.
Tested to ANSl/IEEE standards
Siemens type GM-SG switchgear is tested
to meet the requirements of ANSl/IEEE Figure 6: Type GMSG 63 kA circuit breaker
standards. A complete design test
program, including short-circuit
interruption, load-current switching, The switchgear is not classified as
continuous current, mechanical arc-resistant switchgear and has not been
endurance, close and latch current, short tested for resistance to internal arcing per
time and momentary withstand, impulse IEEE C37.20.7.
withstand and the other tests required by
the standards, has been successfully Qualification to seismic requirements of
completed. These tests encompass the various codes (for example, IBC-2006, UBC
complete equipment design, including and IEEE 693) is available. Consult Siemens
both the switchgear structure and the with detailed requirements.
circuit breaker removable element. UL or C-UL Listing available
Production tests in accordance with When specified, if the component
ANSl/IEEE standards are performed on configuration allows, the switchgear can
every group of switchgear and on each be provided with the UL or C-UL (for use in
circuit breaker. Certified copies of all test Canada) Listed label, indicating
data can be furnished to customers upon conformance to the requirements of
request. ANSl C37.54 and ANSI C37.55.

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Construction

Switchgear compartments Circuit breaker cell features


Vacuum circuit breaker cell Relay and instrument space
The circuit breaker cell is a bolted, The circuit breaker cell front door is
reinforced, sheet steel enclosure with suitable for mounting the most common
provisions for a type GMSG vacuum circuit relays, meters, test switches, control
breaker. It includes a hinged front door, switches and similar devices typically used
inter-compartment and inter-unit barriers, on metal-clad switchgear.
primary and secondary disconnects,
Floor rollout
racking mechanism, interlocks,
instruments and relays, control wiring and Circuit breakers in the lower cell can be
devices and current transformers, as rolled out directly on the floor in front of
required by the application. the unit without a handling device, lift
truck, or hoist for indoor (if not on raised
Vacuum circuit breaker element
"housekeeping" pad) and Shelter-Clad
The type GMSG vacuum circuit breaker installations. A lift truck accessory is
Figure 7: Central compartment for includes a stored-energy operating optionally available for handling circuit
panel devices mechanism, primary and secondary breakers in upper cells or in non-walk-in
disconnects, auxiliary switch, ground outdoor enclosures.
contact, control wiring and interlocks.
Closed door racking
Auxiliary cell
The circuit breaker can be racked in or out
An auxiliary cell is similar to a circuit with the cell door open or closed. The
breaker cell, except without provisions for mechanism includes an indicator to show
a circuit breaker. Space may be used for the racking mechanism position with the
voltage transformers (VTs), control power door closed. For racking, a manual drive
transformers (CPTs) and fuses, or other crank or an optional electric motor drive
auxiliary devices. Opening of the front may be used.
door does not automatically disconnect VT,
Electrical racking accessory (optional)
CPT or rollout fuse trays located inside the
cell. An electrical racking motor accessory is
available. This consists of a motor drive
Bus compartment
assembly, which installs (without tools) on
Figure 8: Electric racking accessory The bus compartment is a separately mounting brackets on the switchgear front
enclosed space for three-phase insulated panel of a circuit breaker compartment.
main power bus bars, supports and The unit includes a power cord, which can
connections to circuit breaker cells. be plugged into a duplex receptacle in the
vicinity of the switchgear, plus a control
Primary termination compartment
cable, which allows the operator to control
The rear area of the unit includes space for the racking operation from a distance. An
connecting incoming or outgoing power alternative arrangement is available, which
cables, bus duct connections, transformer includes a control box that can be
connections or surge protection devices. In mounted at a distance from the switchgear
stacked configurations, outgoing power and permanently connected to control
connections for the upper cell are isolated power. In turn, the racking motor can be
from those for the lower cell. connected to the control box with a long
cord.
Wiring
Secondary wiring is neatly bundled and
secured on the sides of the cell. Wiring is
not routed on the floor of the switchgear
as in some other manufacturers‘ designs.

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Construction

Current transformers
Front-access current transformers may be
mounted around both the upper and lower
stationary primary disconnect bushings.
Up to four standard accuracy current
transformers per phase may be located in
each circuit breaker cell.
Interlocks
Interlocks prevent moving a closed circuit
breaker in the cell by preventing
engagement of the racking crank (or
electric racking accessory) if the circuit
breaker is closed.
A second interlock lever holds the circuit
Figure 9: Type MD CTs installed on lower disconnect bushings
breaker mechanically and electrically trip (CT barrier removed for photo)
free between positions. The racking
mechanism can be padlocked to restrict Mechanism-operated cell (MOC) switch
unauthorized racking of the circuit breaker. When required, up to 24 stages of the
Separate padlock provisions may be used MOC auxiliary switch can be mounted in
to hold the circuit breaker in the trip-free the circuit breaker cell. All spare MOC
condition. contacts are wired to accessible terminal
blocks for user connections. These MOC
Automatic shutters switches are operated only when the
Automatically operated grounded steel circuit breaker is in the connected position.
shutters allow or block access to the Optionally, they may be arranged to
stationary primary disconnects. The operate in both the connected and test
shutters are opened by the circuit breaker positions.
as it moves toward the connected position. Truck-operated cell (TOC) switch
The shutters close as the circuit breaker is
racked away from the connected position When required, up to 12 stages of TOC
to the test position. The shutters remain switch can be mounted in the circuit
closed until they are forced open by breaker cell. All spare TOC contacts are
insertion of the circuit breaker. This design wired to accessible terminal blocks for user
enhances protection for personnel connections.
compared to shutters that are linked to the Unobstructed terminal block space
racking mechanism.
Terminal block areas are located on each
Primary disconnects side of circuit breaker or auxiliary cells.
The cubicle stationary primary disconnect Since racking system components are not
contacts are recessed inside the insulator mounted on the cubicle sides, the side-
assemblies and are located behind mounted terminal blocks are not
grounded steel shutters to prevent obstructed as in other designs. Installation
accidental contact when the circuit breaker of field wiring is simplified, as wiring can
is withdrawn. The primary disconnect be easily laid directly against the side
finger clusters are mounted on the circuit sheets. It is not necessary to "fish" the
breaker. wiring under, around and through
obstructions.
Secondary disconnects
The cubicle-mounted stationary disconnect
contacts mate with spring-loaded
secondary contacts on the side of the
circuit breaker. The secondary disconnects
automatically engage in both the test and
connected positions and they remain
engaged between these positions. 9
Construction

Figure 10: Circuit breaker cell interior

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1 Secondary disconnect
2 Current transformer barrier
3 Shutters, primary disconnects (behind shutters) and current transformers (behind shutters)
4 Truck-operated cell switch (TOC) (optional)
5 White interior device panel
6 Mechanism-operated cell switch (MOC) (optional) (cover removed for photo)
7 Shutter operating linkage
8 Ratings interlock
9 Trip-free padlock provisions
10 Racking mechanism padlock provisions
11 Racking mechanism
12 Ground bar

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Construction

Secondary control devices


The secondary control devices for the
upper and lower circuit breaker cells are
located in the central secondary device
cell. The cell can accommodate pullout
fuse holders or molded case breakers to
suit the protective practices of the
purchaser and can also accommodate
auxiliary relays, transducers or similar
devices.
Auxiliary cells
Auxiliary cells are constructed in a similar
manner as the circuit breaker cells, except
without provisions for a circuit breaker
element. Auxiliary cells may be located in Figure 11: VT rollout tray withdrawn to allow inspection of fuses
the top or bottom of a vertical section. The
front door panels may be used to mount
Voltage transformers (VTs)
meters, relays or other instrumentation.
Up to three VTs (single-fused) with their
The cubicle portion of the cell may be used
integrally mounted current limiting fuses
for mounting devices such as voltage
may be mounted on each rollout tray. The
transformers, control power transformers,
upper and lower cells can each
automatic transfer switches or other
accommodate up to two rollout trays.
auxiliary devices. Rollout trays may be
When moving to the disconnect position,
included for mounting VTs, CPTs or fuses
the primary fuses are automatically
for fixed-mounted CPTs. If a rollout
disconnected and grounded to remove any
auxiliary tray is provided, the cell door is
static charge from the windings. The
the height of the rollout cell. Opening of
secondary connections are also
the front door does not automatically
disconnected when the rollout tray is
disconnect VT, CPT or rollout fuse trays
moved to the disconnect position. When
located inside the cell.
the rollout tray is withdrawn, insulated
Auxiliary cell relay and instrument space shutters cover the cubicle primary
disconnects helping to protect personnel
The front panel of auxiliary cells is suitable
from exposure to energized components.
for mounting of devices. If the auxiliary
cell contains rollout tray devices (VTs, CPT Control power transformers (CPTs)
or rollout fuses), the space available allows
One single-phase CPT of up to 15 kVA
for mounting of devices with limited
capacity, with its primary current limiting
depth, for example, test switches,
fuses and secondary breaker, may be
instruments, transfer switches, etc., and
mounted on the rollout tray of an auxiliary
can accommodate many relay types with
cell. The secondary molded case breaker is
the use of a projection frame. If the
interlocked with the rollout tray such that
auxiliary cell does not contain a rollout
the secondary breaker must be open
tray, the panel is suitable for mounting any
before the CPT primary can be
of the devices commonly specified for use
disconnected or connected. This prevents
on metal-clad switchgear.
load current interruption on the main
primary contacts. With the secondary
breaker open and the latch released, the
tray can be rolled easily to the disconnect
position. As the tray rolls out, the primary
fuses are automatically grounded to
remove any static charge and insulated
shutters close to shield energized
conductors.

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Construction

Figure 12: Auxiliary cells

1 VTs
2 Rollout VT Rollout fuses

3 VTs, CPT or rollout fuses for stationary CPT located in the bottom two cells
4 Rollout CPT
5 VTs, CPT or rollout fuses for stationary CPT located in rear or remote
6 Rollout fuses
7 Stationary mounted CPT (over 15 kVA single-phase; all three-phases CPTs)

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Construction

Large single-phase and all three-phase Bus bar system


CPTs are stationary-mounted on the floor
The main bus bar system is enclosed by
in the rear of the vertical section. The
grounded metal barriers and feeds both
primary fuses for these large transformers
the upper and lower cells in a vertical
are mounted on the rollout tray in the
section. Full-round-edge copper bus bar
lower portion of the bottom auxiliary cell
with silver-plated joints is standard. Tin-
and key interlocked with the secondary
plated copper bus is available as an option.
breaker. Withdrawing the rollout tray
High strength Grade 5 steel hardware with
closes the insulated shutters.
split lock washers helps maintain constant
An alternative arrangement is available in pressure, low-resistance connections. A
which the rollout fuse tray is mounted in copper ground bus bar is standard in all
the lower position of the upper auxiliary vertical sections.
cell and the control power transformer is
Bus bar insulation
installed in the lower auxiliary cell. This
option is available only if the CPT size is Bus bars have fluidized bed, flame-
compatible with the dimensions of the retardant, track-resistant, epoxy insulation.
lower auxiliary cell. The epoxy is bonded to the bus bars, to
reduce the possibility of corrosion due to
Current transformers (CTs)
intrusion of gas or moisture between
Siemens toroidal CTs comply with insulation and bus bar.
ANSI/IEEE standards and are mounted at
Bus joint insulation
the rear of the circuit breaker cell. Up to
four standard accuracy type MD CTs may For normal joint configurations, bolted bus
be mounted on each phase: two on the joints are insulated by pre-formed molded
bus side and two on the load side, around polyvinyl boots that are held in place by
the primary disconnect bushings. CTs may nylon hardware. Preformed insulating
be added or changed with the cell de- materials eliminate the need for molding
energized without removing bus bar or and taping joints when connecting
cable connections. Multi-ratio CTs are shipping groups in the field, reducing
available. installation time and costs. The same
preformed, high dielectric strength joint
For higher accuracy, type MDD CTs are
boots used in factory assembly are also Figure 13: Main bus configuration
available. Due to their larger physical size,
used in field assembly of shipping-split bus
only one MDD CT can be installed on each
connections. For uncommon joint
side of the circuit breaker.
configurations, taped joint insulation is
Primary termination compartment used. Boots for insulating user’s power
connections are available as an option.
The primary termination compartment is
located at the rear of the switchgear and is Bus support insulation
separated from all other compartments by
Track-resistant, flame-retardant, glass-
metal barriers. When two circuit breakers
polyester insulation components are used
are located in the same vertical section,
to produce a uniform and high quality
their primary cables are separated by steel
insulation system. Bus bar supports and
horizontal barriers and by an enclosed
primary disconnect bushings are molded
vertical cable duct when both sets of
from high-impact strength insulation with
cables exit in the same direction.
high dielectric strength and low moisture
Upper and lower bolted rear plates are absorption (non-hygroscopic)
standard and provide separate access to characteristics.
the cable area for each circuit breaker.
As an option, a high track-resistance
Infrared (IR) viewing windows are
material, similar to glass polyester, is also
optionally available for use in checking
available for certain bus support insulators.
temperature of conductors in the primary
termination compartment.

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Construction

Wiring Outdoor housings


The secondary and control wiring is Two types of outdoor housing, non-walk-in
connected to terminal blocks, which have and Shelter-Clad, are available to meet
numbered points for identification. One almost any application. For both types, the
side of the terminal blocks for all underside of the base is coated with a coal
connections leaving the switchgear is tar emulsion. The switchgear is shipped in
reserved for external connections. convenient groups for erection in the field.
Secondary and control wire is minimum
Non-walk-in design
No. 14 AWG, extra flexible, stranded type
SIS wire, insulated for 600 volts, except The non-walk-in switchgear consists of
when devices (for example, transducers, indoor type circuit breaker and auxiliary
communicating devices, etc.) require cubicles located in a steel housing of
different wire. Insulated barrel, crimp-type weatherproof construction. Each vertical
locking fork terminals are used for most section has a full height exterior front door
applications except where the devices with provision for padlocking. Each cell is
Figure 14: Protective relay and require a different type of terminal. Where also equipped with an inner-hinged front
instrument cell interior they pass through primary compartments, door for mounting relays, instrumentation
secondary control wires are armored or and control switches. Two removable rear
enclosed in grounded metal wire covers or panels are included for cable access to the
sheaths. primary termination area. Each cubicle
includes necessary space heaters, a
Instrumentation and relays
switched lamp receptacle for proper
Instruments, meters and relays can be illumination of the cubicle during
traditional switchboard type or modern maintenance and inspection and a duplex
electronic type, depending on the receptacle for use with electric tools. A
requirements of the specification. If molded-case circuit breaker for space
traditional electromechanical devices are heaters is located in one cubicle.
used, they have semi-flush cases with dull
Shelter-Clad single-aisle design
black covers. Indicating and recording
instruments, meters and relays are of the The Shelter-Clad switchgear consists of
rectangular type, semi-flush mounted. All indoor type circuit breaker and auxiliary
scales have a suitable range and are cubicles located in a weatherproof steel
designed with black letters on a white housing having an operating aisle space of
Figure 15: Circuit breaker cell wiring background. sufficient size to permit withdrawal of the
and secondary disconnects circuit breakers for inspection, test or
Control and instrument switches
maintenance. An access door is located at
Switches furnished are rotary, switchboard each end of the aisle arranged so that the
type and have black handles. Circuit door can be opened from the inside
breaker control switches have pistol-grip regardless of whether or not it has been
handles, while instrument transfer padlocked on the outside. The aisle space
switches have round notched handles and is provided with incandescent lighting,
auxiliary or transfer switches have oval which is controlled by means of a three-
handles. way switch at each access door. Each
cubicle includes necessary space heaters.
Circuit breaker control switches have a
Each lineup includes two utility duplex
mechanical flag indicator showing a red or
receptacles, one at each aisle access door,
green marker to indicate the last manual
for use with electric tools, extension cords,
operation of the switch.
etc. The weatherproof enclosure for the
aisle-way is shipped disassembled for
erection in the field. Optionally, for single-
aisle configurations, the aisle portion of
the enclosure can be shipped assembled.

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Accessories

Standard accessories include:


Manual racking crank
Spring charging crank
 rawout extension rails (facilitate
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handling of circuit breakers in upper
cell)
L ifting sling (for circuit breakers above
floor level)
 plit plug jumper (standard unless test
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cabinet is furnished)
Contact lubricant
Touch-up paint.
Optional accessories include:
Circuit breaker lift device
 est cabinet (in place of split plug
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jumper)
Test plugs (if required by devices)
 lectric racking motor assembly (to
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enable racking while operator is at a
distance from the switchgear)
Figure 16: Accessory cabinet
 anual or electrical ground and test
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device.
Test provisions, either a split plug jumper
or a test cabinet, are available for testing
the circuit breaker outside its cubicle.
The split plug jumper is used to bridge the
secondary disconnects with a flexible
cable, so the circuit breaker may be
electrically closed and tripped with the
control switch on the instrument panel
while the circuit breaker is outside of its
compartment. The test cabinet, including a
control switch, is used for closing and
tripping the circuit breaker at a location
remote from the switchgear.

Figure 17: Drawout extension rails Figure 18: Type GMSG circuit
breaker on lift truck

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Accessories

Figure 19: Type GMSG-MO manually operated ground and test device Figure 20: Type GMSG-EO electrically operated
ground and test device

Manually operated ground and test Electrically operated ground and test
device (up to 50 kA), type GMSG-MO device (for up to 50 kA and for 63 kA),
Note: Due to the special type GMSG-EO
This is a drawout element that can be
nature of ground and test inserted into a circuit breaker cell rated for An electrical ground and test device
devices, each user must a short-circuit current of 50 kA or lower. It includes a power-operated switch (derived
develop definitive opens the shutters, connects to the cell from a type GMSG circuit breaker)
operating procedures for primary disconnecting contacts and so arranged to allow grounding one set of
incorporating safe provides a means to make the primary disconnect stabs. These devices are able to
operating practices. Only disconnect stabs available for testing. It is close and latch against short-circuit
qualified personnel should suitable for high-potential testing of currents corresponding to the ratings of
be allowed to use ground outgoing circuits of the switchgear main the equipment.
and test devices. bus or for phase sequence checking. It also
The electrically operated ground and test
provides a means to connect temporary
device rated for a short-circuit current of
grounds to de-energized circuits for
50 kA can be used in any type GMSG
maintenance purposes.
circuit breaker compartment rated up to
The manual ground and test incorporates 50 kA.
three-position, single-pole switches (upper
The 63 kA device can be used only in type
stabs to ground, neutral, and lower stabs
GMSG circuit breaker compartments rated
to ground), eliminating the need for user-
63 kA.
furnished ground cables. The switches are
hookstick operable and, in the closed Neither the 50 kA device nor the 63 kA
position, are rated for the full momentary device require any adapters for use in
and short-time ratings of the associated 1,200 A, 2,000 A or 3,000 A cells.
switchgear. User-furnished grounding
Two devices, one each for the upper and
cables and commercially available ground
lower stabs, are required if grounding is
clamps seldom have ratings equal to those
desired to either side of the unit. The
of the switchgear.
device also provides a means of access to
Separate insulated hinged panels cover the the primary circuits for high potential tests
upper and lower stabs and include padlock or for phase sequence checking.
provisions. The device also includes
Due to the unique requirements frequently
individual hookstick-removable barriers
involved in such devices, all applications of
between each single-pole switch and the
electrically operated ground and test
upper stabs and lower stabs.
devices should be referred to Siemens for
review.

16
Protective relays

Type SIPROTECTM protective relays


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Users and manufacturers jointly developed
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standard and can even be retrofitted in up trouble-shooting and supplies
systems supplied since 1998. important service information.

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Vacuum circuit breakers

Maintenance features
Type GMSG circuit breakers incorporate
many features designed to reduce and
simplify maintenance, including:
Low maintenance vacuum interrupter
 en-year maintenance interval
T
(assuming ANSI "usual service"
conditions)
Floor rollout
Front Side (barriers removed)
Front-mounted operator
Common operator family
Simple outer-phase barriers
"Universal" spare circuit breaker concept
Non-sliding current transfer
Rugged secondary disconnects.
Ten-year maintenance interval on type
GMSG circuit breaker
Rear When applied under mild conditions (ANSI
"usual service" conditions), maintenance is
typically needed at ten-year intervals on
Figure 22: Type GMSG circuit breaker
the circuit breaker. The maintenance
interval for the switchgear cubicles is five
Siemens type GMSG circuit breakers are years.
available in 25 kA through 63 kA
"constant kA" interrupting classes or Low maintenance requirements
250 MVA through 1,000 MVA on the older The vacuum interrupter is a sealed unit so
"constant MVA" rating basis. Continuous the only maintenance typically necessary is
current ratings include 1,200 A, 2,000 A to clean off any contaminants and to check
and 3,000 A self-cooled. 4,000 A is the vacuum integrity. The vacuum
available using a 3,000 A circuit breaker interrupters can be disconnected from the
together with forced-air (fan) cooling in stored-energy mechanism quickly, without
the switchgear cubicle. tools and vacuum integrity inspected by
hand; alternatively, a simple high-potential
test can be used.
Common operator family
Since the entire type GMSG circuit breaker
range of ratings uses a common stored-
energy operating mechanism design, less
training of maintenance personnel is
required and stocking of spare parts is
reduced.
Floor rollout
When located in the lower cell, the circuit
breakers are arranged to rollout directly on
the floor in front of the switchgear if the
switchgear is not located on a
"housekeeping" pad. No adapter, hoist or
lift truck is necessary.
18
Vacuum circuit breakers

Mechanism operation
The mechanism is arranged to pre-store
closing energy in the closing springs. The
closing springs are selected so that they
provide sufficient energy not only to close
the circuit breaker safely into maximum
"close and latch" currents but also to pre-
store the tripping energy necessary to
open the circuit breaker. The closing
springs can be manually charged during
maintenance or in emergency conditions,
but are normally charged electrically
automatically after each closing operation.
Front accessible operating mechanism
The type GMSG stored-energy operator is Figure 23: Vacuum interrupter family
located at the front of the circuit breaker.
The front cover can be easily removed to Trip-free design
1
expose the operator for inspection and
The operating mechanism conforms to the
maintenance. This feature eliminates the
trip-free requirements of ANSI/IEEE
need to tilt or turn over the circuit breaker
standards. The mechanism design assures
for normal service.
that the tripping function prevails over the 2
Interlocks closing operation.
3
The racking system prevents racking of a Simple barriers 4

closed circuit breaker and keeps the circuit


Outerphase barriers are of very simple
breaker trip free during racking. The 5
design and located on the circuit breaker, 6
racking mechanism can be padlocked to
allowing the cell to be free of barriers,
prevent unauthorized operation. Padlocks
except the current transformer barrier
can also be applied to the racking
located in front of the shutters. The
mechanism to maintain the circuit breaker 7
barriers on the circuit breaker remove
in the trip-free condition.
quickly and easily for maintenance. Most
Stored-energy operator maintenance can be performed with the
barriers in place. 1 Stationary current connection
The type GMSG circuit breaker utilizes the terminal
Siemens type 3AH3 stored-energy operator Vacuum interrupters
2 Insulator
for long life, high reliability and ease of
The type GMSG circuit breakers use the 3 Arc shield
maintenance. Parts used in the
Siemens family of vacuum interrupters,
manufacture of the circuit breaker are 4 Chrome-copper contacts
proven in over 600,000 circuit breakers
precision tooled or produced on 5 Moving contact stem
produced since 1976. The cup-shaped
numerically controlled equipment. The
contacts (used for lower interrupting 6 Stainless steel bellows
circuit breaker design includes frequent
ratings) have chrome-copper arcing rings 7 Mechanical coupling for
use of inherent alignment techniques.
with a unique radial magnetic field operating mechanism
Manual controls and indicators geometry to provide fast interruption with
minimal contact erosion. For higher Figure 24: Vacuum interrupter
All circuit breaker manual controls and
interrupting ratings, axial magnetic field
indicators are conveniently located on the
contacts are used to maintain the arc in
front of the circuit breaker.
diffuse mode and minimize contact
Standard features include manual close erosion. The chrome-copper contact
button, manual trip button, open-close material assures lower chopping currents
indicator, stored-energy closing spring than with designs employing copper-
charge/discharge indicator, manual spring bismuth contacts.
charging access port and close operation
counter.

19
Vacuum circuit breakers

2
4 5

18 6
7
1
3
8
17 12

16
13 9
15
Figure 26: Primary disconnects

Primary disconnects
The primary connection between the
circuit breaker and the cubicle is made of
11 multiple sets of silver-plated copper finger
14 10 contacts that engage with silver-plated
copper stationary contacts. The cubicle
primary disconnect studs have a tapered
leading edge, which contributes to smooth
1 Closing spring
racking of the circuit breaker.
2 Gearbox
“Universal” spare circuit breaker The contacts, mounted on the ends of the
3 Opening spring (up to 50 kA) circuit breaker disconnect stabs, have
4 Push-to-close multiple fingers and are compression
The physical configuration and interlock
5 Auxiliary switch logic allow the use of a single circuit spring loaded (one spring per double pair
6 Close coil breaker to serve as a “universal” spare of fingers). This arrangement offers a large
7 Trip coil circuit breaker at an installation site for up number of contact points to ensure proper
to 50 kA. The rating interlock (refer to alignment. The circuit breaker finger
8 Push-to-trip
Figure 7: Circuit breaker cell interior on assemblies are withdrawn with the circuit
9 MOC switch operator page 10) logic checks the principal rating breaker and are available for inspection
10 Closed circuit breaker characteristics (continuous current, without de-energizing the switchgear main
interlock maximum voltage and interrupting bus.
11 Trip-free interlock current) and allows a circuit breaker to be Non-sliding current transfer
12 Spring charging motor inserted in a breaker cell provided that the
circuit breaker equals or exceeds the The vacuum interrupter movable stem is
13 Jack shaft connected to the lower disconnect stab of
ratings required by the cell.
14 Ground disconnect the circuit breaker by a reliable flexible
“Universal” spare circuit breaker (63 kA) connector, a method pioneered by
15 Operations counter
The concept described above (for up to Siemens in the 1970s. This provides a low-
16 OPEN/CLOSED indicator
50 kA) also applies for equipment rated resistance current transfer path, not
17 CHARGED/DISCHARGED subject to the wear and contamination
indicator 63 kA within the 63 kA rating. Circuit
breakers rated 63 kA cannot be used in problems associated with sliding or rolling
18 Secondary disconnect joints used in some designs.
equipment rated 50 kA or lower.
Figure 25: Type GMSG circuit
breaker key components

20
Vacuum circuit breakers

Figure 27: Secondary disconnect cell portion Figure 28: Secondary disconnect circuit breaker
portion

Secondary disconnects Mechanism-operated cell (MOC) switch


Circuit breaker-to-cubicle secondary When required, 6, 12, 18 or 24 stages of a
disconnects are of the silver-plated sliding mechanism-operated cell (MOC) auxiliary
finger design. The secondary disconnects switch can be mounted in the circuit
are automatically engaged as the circuit breaker cell. This switch is operated by the
breaker is racked into the test position. circuit breaker mechanism, so that the
They remain engaged as the circuit breaker switch contacts change state whenever
is racked to the connected position. Since the circuit breaker is closed or tripped. Figure 29: MOCs and TOCs
the secondary disconnects automatically Normally, the MOC switch is operated only (cover removed)
engage in both the test and connected when the circuit breaker is in the
positions, there is no need to operate a connected position, but provisions for
separate linkage for testing. operation in both the connected and the
test positions can be furnished. All spare
The secondary disconnects are located on
MOC contacts are wired to accessible
the side of the circuit breaker element,
terminal blocks, as shown in Figure 26, for
where they are shielded from accidental
user connections.
damage. They are of an extremely rugged
design, in contrast to other designs, that The lower portion of Figure 26 shows four
employ light duty electronics-style MOC switches (total 24 stages) plus the
disconnects, located in hidden or MOC operating linkage and four terminal
inaccessible locations. Alignment of the blocks for MOC switch connections.
disconnects can be visibly observed, if
Truck-operated cell (TOC) switch
desired, allowing positive verification of
secondary integrity. This is a feature not When required, 4, 8 or 12 stages of a
possible with designs employing a truck-operated cell (TOC) switch can be
disconnect underneath or behind the mounted in the circuit breaker cell. The
circuit breaker. TOC switch contacts change state when
the circuit breaker moves into or out of the
Auxiliary switch
connected position. All spare TOC contacts
(circuit breaker mounted)
are wired to accessible terminal blocks, as
The auxiliary switch assembly is mounted shown in Figure 26, for user connections.
on the vacuum circuit breaker with
The upper portion of Figure 26 shows 12
contacts for use in the circuit breaker
stages of TOC switches plus two terminal
control circuit and as spare contacts for
blocks for TOC switch connections.
other use. Normally, four auxiliary switch
contacts, two NO (52a) and two NC (52b),
can be wired out for purchaser use.

21
Vacuum circuit breakers

Protected (load equipment) Surge limiters Surge limiters


recommended
Type 3EF surge limiters are available for
Liquid transformers No use in distribution systems to protect
Standard BIL Yes1 motors, transformers and reactors from
the effects of voltage surges associated
Dry type transformers 5 kV 60 kV BIL No with circuit breaker operations. These
7 kV or 15 kV 95 kV BIL No limiters are not designed to protect
equipment exposed to lightning surges, for
Locked rotor current < 600 A Yes1 which surge arresters should be applied.
Motors
Locked rotor current > 600 A No
The type 3EF surge limiters prevent the
Reactors Yes development of excessive overvoltages
that can result from multiple reignitions or
Capacitors No
virtual chopping. This is primarily of
concern during the starting of motors and
Table 1: Surge limiter recommendations
switching of some reactive loads.

Footnotes: In general, if the impulse capability (BIL) of


1.
Not necessary if surge capacitors or surge arresters are located at transformer or machine the protected equipment matches that of
terminals. the switchgear, no protection is needed
due to the surges produced by the opening
of the vacuum breaker. Since dry type
transformers and rotating machines are
generally of lower BlL, surge protection
may be necessary.
Refer to Table 1: Surge limiter
recommendations for minimum
application recommendations for surge
limiters.
Siemens vacuum heritage
Type GMSG vacuum circuit breakers take
full advantage of Siemens long history
with vacuum interrupters for power
applications. While early work was carried
Front Rear
out in the 1920s, a successful vacuum
interrupter could not be perfected until the
Figure 30: Type GMSG circuit breaker
high vacuum pump became available in
the 1960s. Focused development effort
began in 1969, culminating in the
introduction of the type 3AF circuit breaker
in 1976. The knowledge gained over years
of application of this technology in the
types 3AF and 3AH circuit breakers is now
available in the type GMSG design.

Front Rear

Figure 31: Type GMSG 63 kA circuit breaker

22
Vacuum circuit breakers

The advantages inherent in vacuum Fewer components


interruption are summarized as follows:
The vacuum interrupter pole
Ideal dielectric construction is extremely simple and
consists of only seven moving parts
In a vacuum, the dielectric strength
within the high voltage area and only
across a contact gap recovers very
two moving parts within the vacuum
rapidly allowing a small contact
interrupter chamber. This means
separation and an efficient vacuum
greater reliability and less maintenance
interrupter design. The vacuum does
with vacuum interrupters as compared
not interact with the arc or its
to the greater number of parts in other
components as do other dielectrics.
types of interrupters, such as gas or oil.
Quiet operation
Long vacuum interrupter life
Interruption of currents by a vacuum
The vacuum interrupter has a long
circuit breaker is very quiet as
expected service life due to the careful
compared to the loud report that
selection of components. The chrome-
accompanies interruptions in some
copper contacts allow efficient
other types of circuit breakers.
interruption of both diffused and
Low current chopping characteristics contracted arcs with very little contact
erosion.
 he chrome-copper contact material
T
used in Siemens vacuum interrupters Immunity to environment
limits chopping currents to a maximum
The capability of the vacuum
of five amperes. This low value
interrupter to interrupt current or to
prevents the build-up of unduly high
withstand voltage is not directly
voltages and results in lower stress on
affected by conditions external to the
the insulation of load equipment.
vacuum interrupter. High or low
No arc products vented to the altitudes, hot or cold temperatures,
atmosphere moist or dry conditions, or heavy dust
conditions, do not affect the conditions
The sealed vacuum interrupter prevents
internal to the vacuum interrupter.
venting of arc products to the
Conditions external to the vacuum
atmosphere and prevents
interrupter, however, could affect the
contamination of the contacts by the
overall system operation and should be
atmosphere. The metal vapor of the arc
considered in the specifications.
quickly recondenses on the surface of
the contacts, although a small amount Low maintenance
may recondense on the arc chamber
Vacuum interrupter maintenance
wall or arc shield. The recondensing
typically requires merely wiping dust or
metal vapor acts as a "getter" and
other atmospheric elements from the
recaptures more molecules of certain
exterior, visually checking the contact
gases that might be liberated during
wear indicator and periodic dielectric
vaporization. This action tends to
testing to confirm vacuum integrity.
improve the vacuum in the interrupter
during its operating life. Lower force requirements
Non-toxic interruption by-products The vacuum interrupter has a very low
moving mass compared to that found
The interruption process occurs entirely
in other interrupters. This allows a
within the sealed vacuum interrupter.
smaller, more compact stored-energy
Even if a vacuum interrupter is
operator leading to long life and low
physically broken, the arc products
maintenance of the circuit breaker.
inside the vacuum interrupter are not
toxic. In contrast, gas-filled interrupters
produce toxic arc by-products, requiring
special precautions in the event of a
ruptured interrupter housing.
23
Vacuum circuit breakers

The arc drawn in the vacuum interrupter is


not cooled. The metal vapor plasma is
highly conductive and the resulting arc
voltage is only 20 to 200 volts. This low arc
voltage, combined with very short arcing
times, produces only a very small arc
energy in the vacuum interrupter,
accounting for the long electrical life
expectancy of the Siemens vacuum
interrupter.
There are two types of arc shapes. Up to
approximately 10 kA, the arc remains
diffused. It takes the form of a vapor
discharge and covers the entire contact
surface. Diffused arcs are easily
interrupted.
Radial magnetic field design vacuum
interrupters are used for lower interrupting
ratings. In radial magnetic field
interrupters, when the arc current exceeds
about 10 kA, the arc is constricted
considerably by its own magnetic field and
contracts essentially to a point arc. If the
contracted arc is allowed to remain
stationary, it overheats the contact at the
Figure 32: Type 3AH3 operating mechanism
arc roots to the point where molten metal
vapor does not allow the dielectric to
Vacuum interrupter principles rebuild during the current zero and large
With Siemens type GMSG vacuum circuit magnitude currents cannot be interrupted.
breakers, the chopping currents are held to To overcome this, the contacts are
five amperes or less. This is low enough to designed in a cup shape with oblique slots,
prevent the build-up of unduly high so that a self-generated field causes the
voltages that may occur on switching of arc to travel around the contacts. This
inductive circuits. The chrome-copper prevents localized overheating when
contact material keeps overvoltages to a interrupting large magnitudes of short
minimum so special surge protection is not circuit current.
required in most applications. For high interrupting ratings, axial
When the contacts open, the current to be magnetic field design is employed. In this
interrupted initiates a metal vapor arc configuration, the current flow creates a
discharge and current continues flowing magnetic field along the longitudinal axis
through this plasma until the next current of the vacuum interrupter. This field
zero. prevents constriction of the arc and this
forces the arc to remain in diffuse mode.
The arc is extinguished near the current Since the arc remains in diffuse mode,
zero and the conductive metal vapor localized overheating is avoided and
recondenses on the contact surfaces and contact erosion is held to low levels.
the arc chamber wall or arc shield within a
matter of microseconds. As a result, the
dielectric strength of the break recovers
very rapidly and contact erosion is almost
negligible.

24
Ratings

Control voltages, ANSI C37.06 Close coil Trip coil Spring charging
motor
Nominal Range A Charging
Close Trip A 1
A 1
Run Seconds
(Avg.)1

24 Vdc 19-28 14-28 15.0 15/---- ---- ----

48 Vdc 36-56 28-56 11.4 11.4/30 8 10

125 Vdc 100-140 70-140 2.1 4.8/7.4 4 10

250 Vdc 200-280 140-280 2.1 4.2/9.6 2 10

120 Vac 104-127 104-127 2.0 ----2 6 10

240 Vac 208-254 208-254 2.0 ----2 3 10

Table 2: Type GMSG circuit breaker control data4 Footnotes:


1.
 urrent at nominal voltage.
C
2.
 apacitor trip.
C
3.
Value preceding slash (/) is the current for
the standard trip coil with standard rating
interrupting time. Value following (/) is current
for optional trip coil with three-cycle interrupting
time.
4.
---- means this selection is not available at this
voltage.

Type Continuous Control circuit voltage


switch current (A)
120 Vac 240 Vac 48 Vdc 125 Vdc 250 Vdc
Circuit
10 10 5 10/301 5 3
breaker

TOC 15 15 10 0.5 0.5 0.2

MOC 20 15 10 10 10 5

Table 3: Interrupting capacity auxiliary switch Footnotes:


contacts2 1.
Two contacts in series
2.
All switch contacts are non-convertible

25
Ratings (modern "constant kA" basis)

Circuit Maximum Voltage range Withstand voltage levels Continuous Short-circuit Interrupting
breaker type1 design factor (k)3 current4 (I)5, 6 time7
voltage (V)2
kV rms Power Lightning A rms kA rms sym ms/cycles
frequency impulse (BIL)
kV rms kV crest

5-GMSG- 1,200, 2,000,


4.76 1.0 19 60 40 83/5
40-xxxx-104 3,000, 4,000FC

5-GMSG- 1,200, 2,000,


4.76 1.0 19 60 50 83/5
50-xxxx-130 3,000, 4,000FC

5-GMSG- 1,200, 2,000,


4.76 1.0 19 60 63 83/5
63-xxxx-164 3,000, 4,000FC

7-GMSG- 1,200, 2,000,


8.25 1.0 36 95 40 83/5
40-xxxx-104 3,000, 4,000FC

15-GMSG-
15.0 1.0 36 95 1,200, 2,000 25 83/5
25-xxxx-65

15-GMSG- 1,200, 2,000,


15.0 1.0 36 95 40 83/5
40-xxxx-104 3,000, 4,000FC

15-GMSG- 1,200, 2,000,


15.0 1.0 36 95 50 83/5
50-xxxx-130 3,000, 4,000FC

15-GMSG- 1,200, 2,000,


15.0 1.0 36 95 63 83/5
63-xxxx-164 3,000, 4,000FC

Table 4: Type GMSG circuit breaker ratings (new "constant kA" ratings basis)

These ratings are in accordance with: Footnotes:


1.
“xxxx” in type designation refers to the
 NSI/IEEE C37.04-1999 Standard Rating
A continuous current rating 1,200 A, 2,000 A
or 3,000 A, as appropriate. The 4,000 A fan-
Structure for AC High-Voltage Circuit
cooled rating is achieved using a 3,000 A circuit
Breakers breaker, in combination with fan cooling as
 NSI/IEEE C37.06-2009 AC High-
A indicated in Footnote 4.
Voltage Circuit Breakers Rated on a
2.
Maximum design voltage for which the circuit
breaker is designed and the upper limit for
Symmetrical Current Basis - Preferred
operation.
Ratings and Related Required 3.
K is listed for information purposes only. For
Capabilities for Voltages Above 1,000 circuit breakers rated on a "constant kA" ratings
Volts basis, the voltage range factor is 1.0.

 NSI/IEEE C37.09-1999 Standard Test


A
4.
4,000FC indicates that fan cooling is included in
the switchgear structure for this rating. 4,000 A
Procedure for AC High-Voltage Circuit rating is not available in outdoor equipment.
Breakers Rated on a Symmetrical 5.
All values apply to polyphase and line-to-line
Current Basis faults.
 NSI/IEEE C37.010-1999 Application
A
6.
 tandard duty cycle is O - 0.3s - CO - 3 min. - CO.
S
Guide for AC High-Voltage Circuit
7.
 tandard rating interrupting time is five-cycles
S
(83 ms). Optional rated interrupting time of
Breakers Rated on a Symmetrical
three-cycles (50 ms) is available (except with
Current Basis. 24 Vdc tripping).

26
Ratings (modern "constant kA" basis)

Permissible Max. sym. % dc Short-time Closing and latching (momentary) Circuit breaker
tripping delay interrupting (I) component current (I) type1
(y) (three seconds)
Sec kA rms sym % kA rms Asymmetrical Peak
(1.55 x I) (2.6 x I)
kA rms kA peak

5-GMSG-
2 40 47 40 62 104
40-xxxx-104

5-GMSG-
2 50 47 50 78 130
50-xxxx-130

5-GMSG-
2 63 47 63 98 164
63-xxxx-164

7-GMSG-
2 40 47 40 62 104
40-xxxx-104

15-GMSG-
2 25 47 25 39 65
25-xxxx-65

15-GMSG-
2 40 47 40 62 104
40-xxxx-104

15-GMSG-
2 50 47 50 78 130
50-xxxx-130

15-GMSG-
2 63 47 63 98 164
63-xxxx-164

Table 4: Type GMSG circuit breaker ratings (new "constant kA" ratings basis) (continued)

27
Ratings (historic "constant MVA" basis)

Circuit Nominal Nominal Maximum Continuous Voltage range Withstand voltage levels
breaker type1 voltage class three-phase design current4 factor (K)3
MVA class9 voltage (V)2

kV MVA kV rms A rms ---- Power Lightning


frequency impulse (BIL)
kV rms kV crest

5-GMSG-250-
4.16 250 4.76 1,200, 2,000 1.24 19 60
xxxx-97

5-GMSG-350- 1,200, 2,000,


4.16 350 4.76 1.19 19 60
xxxx-132 3,000, 4,000FC

7-GMSG-500-
7.2 500 8.25 1,200, 2,000 1.25 36 95
xxxx-111

15-GMSG-500- 1,200, 2,000,


13.8 500 15.0 1.30 36 95
xxxx-62 3,000, 4,000FC

15-GMSG-750- 1,200, 2,000,


13.8 750 15.0 1.30 36 95
xxxx-97 3,000, 4,000FC

15-GMSG-1000- 1,200, 2,000,


13.8 1000 15.0 1.30 36 95
xxxx-130 3,000, 4,000FC

Table 5: Type GMSG circuit breaker ratings (historic “constant MVA” ratings basis)

These ratings are in accordance with: Footnotes: 5.


To obtain the required symmetrical interrupting
1.
“xxxx” in type designation refers to the capability of a circuit breaker at an operating
 NSI/IEEE C37.04-1979 Standard Rating
A continuous current rating 1,200 A, 2,000 A voltage between 1/K times rated maximum
or 3,000 A, as appropriate. The 4,000 A fan- design voltage and rated maximum design
Structure for AC High-Voltage Circuit
cooled rating is achieved using a 3,000 A circuit voltage, the following formula shall be used:
Breakers Rated on a Symmetrical breaker, in combination with fan cooling as Required symmetrical interrupting capability =
Current Basis indicated in Footnote 4. rated short-circuit current (I) x [(rated maximum
2.
Maximum design voltage for which the circuit design voltage)/(operating voltage)]. For
 NSI C37.06-1987 AC High-Voltage
A operating voltages below 1/K times maximum
breaker is designed and the upper limit for
Circuit Breakers Rated on a Symmetrical design voltage, the required symmetrical
operation.
Current Basis - Preferred Ratings and interrupting capability of the circuit breaker shall
3.
K is the ratio of the rated maximum design
Related Required Capabilities voltage to the lower limit of the range of be equal to K times rated short-circuit current.
operating voltage in which the required
6.
Within the limitations stated in
 NSI/IEEE C37.09-1979 Standard Test
A ANSI/IEEE C37.04-1979, all values apply to
symmetrical and asymmetrical interrupting
Procedure for AC High-Voltage Circuit capabilities vary in inverse proportion to the polyphase and line-to-line faults. For single
Breakers Rated on a Symmetrical operating voltage. phase-to-ground faults, the specific conditions
Current Basis 4.
4,000FC indicates that fan cooling is included in stated in clause 5.10.2.3 of
the switchgear structure for this rating. 4,000 A ANSI/IEEE C37.04-1979 apply.
 NSI/IEEE C37.010-1979 Application
A 7.
Current values in this row are not to be
rating is not available in outdoor equipment.
Guide for AC High-Voltage Circuit exceeded even for operating voltage below
Breakers Rated on a Symmetrical 1/K times rated maximum design voltage. For
Current Basis. operating voltages between rated maximum
design voltage and 1/K times rated maximum
design voltage, follow Footnote 5.

28
Ratings (historic "constant MVA" basis)

Short- Interrupting Permissible Rated Max. sym. Short-time Closing and latching Circuit
circuit time11 tripping maximum interrupting current (I) (momentary) breaker
(at rated delay (y) design (K x I)7 (three type1
maximum voltage (V) seconds)
design divided by
voltage) K
(I)5, 6, 10 (= V/K)
kA rms sym ms/cycles Sec kA rms kA rms sym kA rms Asymmetrical Peak
(1.6 x k x I)8 (2.7 x
kA rms k x I)8
kA peak

5-GMSG-250-
29 83/5 2 3.85 36 36 58 97
xxxx-97

5-GMSG-350-
41 83/5 2 4.0 49 49 78 132
xxxx-132

7-GMSG-500-
33 83/5 2 6.6 41 41 66 111
xxxx-111

15-GMSG-
18 83/5 2 11.5 23 23 37 62 500-
xxxx-62

15-GMSG-
28 83/5 2 11.5 36 36 58 97 750-
xxxx-97

15-GMSG-
37 83/5 2 11.5 48 48 77 130 1000-xxxx-
130

Table 5: Type GMSG circuit breaker ratings (historic “constant MVA” ratings basis) (continued)

8.
Current values in this row are independent of
operating voltage up to and including rated
maximum voltage.
9.
"Nominal three-phase MVA class" is included for
reference only. This information is not listed in
ANSI C37.06-1987.
10.
Standard duty cycle is O - 15s - CO.
11.
 tandard rating interrupting time is five-cycles
S
(83 ms). Optional rated interrupting time of
three-cycles (50 ms) is available (except with
24 Vdc tripping).

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Ratings

Ratio 60 Hz metering accuracy at burden Relay class

B0.1 B0.5 B1.0 B2.0


Type MD toroidal standard accuracy
100:5 2.42 ---- ---- ---- C 15

150:5 0.6 2.4 ----- ---- C 20

200:5 0.6 1.2 ---- ---- C 25

250:5 0.6 1.2 2.4 ---- C 35

300:5 0.6 0.6 1.2 2.4 C 40

400:5 0.3 0.6 1.2 2.4 C 60

500:5 0.3 0.3 0.6 1.2 C 75

Figure 33: Current transformer 600:53 0.3 0.3 0.6 1.2 C 100

800:5 0.3 0.3 0.6 0.6 C 130

1,000:5 0.3 0.3 0.3 0.3 C 170

1,200:53 0.3 0.3 0.3 0.3 C 200

1,500:5 0.3 0.3 0.3 0.3 C 200

2,000:5 3
0.3 0.3 0.3 0.3 C 210

2,500:5 0.3 0.3 0.3 0.3 C 300

3,000:53 0.3 0.3 0.3 0.3 C 240

4,000:53 0.3 0.3 0.3 0.3 C 230

Type MDD toroidal special accuracy


75:5 2.42 4.8 ---- ---- C 20

100:5 1.2 2.4 ---- ---- C 30

150:5 0.6 1.2 2.4 4.8 C 40

200:5 0.6 1.2 1.2 2.4 C 60

250:5 0.3 0.6 1.2 2.4 C 80

300:5 0.3 0.6 0.6 1.2 C 100

400:5 0.3 0.3 0.6 0.6 C 130

500:5 0.3 0.3 0.3 0.6 C 160

600:5 3
0.3 0.3 0.3 0.3 C 210
Table 6: Current transformers1
800:5 0.3 0.3 0.3 0.3 C 270
Footnotes: 1,000:5 0.3 0.3 0.3 0.3 C 340
1.
One-second through current and
momentary current are equal to 1,200:53 0.3 0.3 0.3 0.3 C 425
the ratings of the associated circuit
breakers. 1,500:5 0.3 0.3 0.3 0.3 C 510
2.
Exceeds ANSI C37.20.2 accuracy 2,000:53 0.3 0.3 0.3 0.3 C 460
limit.
3.
Multi-ratio current transformers 2,500:5 0.3 0.3 0.3 0.3 C 580
available. The accuracy ratings
3,000:5 3
0.3 0.3 0.3 0.3 C 660
shown apply only to the full
secondary winding. 4,000:5 3
0.3 0.3 0.3 0.3 C 460

30
Ratings

Voltage Ratio Accuracy class VA thermal


class rating
X, Y, Z Z ZZ

5 kV 2,400/120 0.3 1.2 ---- 500

5 kV 4,200/120 0.3 1.2 ---- 500

5 kV 4,800/120 0.3 1.2 ---- 500

15 kV 7,200/120 0.3 0.3 1.2 1,000

15 kV 8,400/120 0.3 0.3 1.2 1,000

15 kV 12,000/120 0.3 0.3 1.2 1,000

15 kV 14,400/120 0.3 0.3 1.2 1,000

Table 7: Voltage transformers

Figure 34: Type GM-SG 5 kV - 15 kV


metal-clad non-arc-resistant
switchgear

31
Dimensions

Table 8: Cubicle dimensions per vertical section1, 3

Type Dimensions in inches (mm) Weight in lbs (kg)

Height Width Depth9 Drawout aisle

72.0 (1,829)
Indoor GM-SG 95.3 (2,419) 36.0 (914) 98.7 (2,507)7 3,300 (1,497)
recommended5
Shelter-Clad single- 72.0 (1,829)
114.8 (2,915) 36.0 (914)4 173.4 (4,404)6 5,000 (2,268)
aisle SGM-SG included
Aisle-less 72.0 (1,829)
113.6 (2,886) 36.0 (914)4 101.9 (2,588)6 3,950 (1,792)
non-walk-in OGM-SG recommended5

Table 9: Type GMSG circuit breaker weight in lbs (kg)2, 3, 8

Footnotes:
Circuit breaker type Continuous current (A) 1.
Weight does not include circuit breakers. Add
separately from Table 9.
1,200 2,000 3,000 2.
Weight estimates are for circuit breaker only.
Add 75 lbs (34 kg) if shipped separately
5-GMSG-40 440 650 665 packaged.
5-GMSG-250 (200) (295) (302) 3.
 eight and dimensions are approximate.
W
5-GMSG-50 455 665 670 4.
 dd 6" (152 mm) to each end of lineup for aisle
A
5-GMSG-350 (206) (302) (304) extension 12"
(304 mm) total.
809 819 824
5-GMSG-63 5.
72" (1,829 mm) aisle space recommended
(368) (372) (375)
allows room for interchange of circuit breakers.
7-GMSG-40 455 665 675 Minimum aisle space required for handling
7-GMSG-500 (206) (302) (306) circuit breaker with lift truck is 65" (1,651
15-GMSG-25 430 640 mm). Minimum aisle space required if all circuit
---- breakers are at floor level is 55" (1,397 mm).
15-GMSG-500 (195) (290)
6.
 dd for roof and enclosure overhang:
A
15-GMSG-40 445 670 675
15-GMSG-750 (202) (304) (306)  ear (cable side):
R
 Non-walk-in: 3.6" (92 mm)
15-GMSG-50 460 675 680
Shelter-Clad: 3.6" (92 mm).
15-GMSG-1000 (209) (306) (308)
F ront (drawout side):
819 829 834 Non-walk-in: 3.7" (94 mm)
15-GMSG-63
(372) (377) (379)
Shelter-Clad: 1.7" (43 mm).
7.
If indoor switchgear is installed on a raised
housekeeping pad, the pad must not extend
further than 3" (75 mm) from the front of the
switchgear to avoid interference with the use of
the portable lift truck.
8.
Approximate circuit breaker
(width X depth X height):
 32" (813 mm) X 39" (991 mm)
X 36" (914 mm).
If packed for shipment separate from
switchgear:
42" (1,067 mm) X 47"
(1,194 mm) X 43" (1,092 mm).
9.
Dimensions are approximate size of floor
footprint. For outdoor equipment, enclosure
overhangs floor frame. Refer to Footnote 6.

32
Dimensions

Figure 35: Type GM-SG stacking versatility

Auxiliary
1,200 A 1,200 A C 1,200 A 2,000 A
circuit circuit circuit circuit
breaker breaker breaker breaker
Auxiliary
A A D A A

Low-voltage Low-voltage Low-voltage Low-voltage Low-voltage


panel panel panel panel panel

Auxiliary
1,200 A 1,200 A 2,000 A 1,200 A
E
circuit circuit circuit circuit
breaker breaker breaker breaker
Auxiliary
B F B B B

Auxiliary Auxiliary
2,000 A C 2,000 A Vented5 3,000 A5 C
circuit circuit circuit
breaker breaker breaker
Auxiliary Auxiliary
A D A A A D

Low-voltage Low-voltage Low-voltage Low-voltage Low-voltage Low-voltage


panel panel panel panel panel panel

Auxiliary Vented5 Auxiliary


2,000 A 2,000 A 3,000 A5
E E E
circuit circuit circuit
breaker breaker breaker
Auxiliary Auxiliary Auxiliary
B B F B F F

Footnotes: 5.
For fan-cooled 4,000 A rating, circuit breaker
1.
Main bus sizes 1,200 A, 2,000 A, 3,000 A or (3,000 A self-cooled, 4,000 A fan-cooled) may
4,000 A (self-cooled). be located in upper cell (A) with fan cooling in
2.
No rollout auxiliaries allowed in upper cell cell E or may be located in lower cell (B) with fan
(C or D) if lower cell (B) has 3,000 A circuit cooling in cells C and D.
breaker. If 3,000 A circuit breaker is located 6.
Stacking arrangements are available as shown.
in upper cell (A), one rollout auxiliary may be Total circuit breaker loading in a vertical unit
located in lower cell F. may not exceed main bus rating. Consult
3.
Auxiliary cells (C, D, E or F) may each contain Siemens for specific application assistance
one rollout (except as indicated in Footnotes 2 regarding total load limits in each unit or refer to
and 5). ANSI/IEEE C37.20.2.
4.
Fuse rollout for stationary CPT must be located
in lower rollout cell F, if CPT is located in rear
or is remote. If CPT is located in lower auxiliary
cell (E and F), fuse rollout is located in upper
auxiliary cell.

33
Dimensions

Figure 36: Side views

107.0 (2,718)

118.7 3.6 (92)


(3,015)
to floor
line

Front of Rear of 110.3


95.3 frame frame (2,802)
(2,419) to floor
line

3.7 (94) Switchgear base 6.0 (152.4)


Floor line
98.7 (2,507)
101.9 (2,588)

Type GM-SG indoor switchgear Type OGM-SG non-walk-in outdoor switchgear

179.7 (4,564)

Field assembly Factory assembly

1.7 (43.2)

3.6 (92)

Front 72 (1,929) aisle 118.9 110.3


panel (3,020) (2,802)
to floor
line

40.9
(1,039)

Aisle floor
Floor line Switchgear base 6.0 (152.4)
173.5 (4,407)
Type SGM-SG Shelter-Clad single-aisle outdoor switchgear

34
Dimensions

Figure 37: Anchoring indoor type GM-SG switchgear

After switchgear is leveled and Dimensions in inches (mm) 98.69


permanently welded or bolted (2,507)
in place, apply asphalt or epoxy
grout between the foundation Front
and the cubicle floor. Slope the (circuit breaker 3.75 Bolt or weld cubicle to sill
grout so the circuit breaker can drawout side) (95) 0.06 (2) space between switchgear and floor
easily be wheeled in and out of
Floor
the cubicle. 4.0 (102)
line
2.5 (64)
When sill channels are not used,
customer’s floor must not
project above mounting surface 0 3.25 57.25 97.0
of channels at any point within (83) (1,454) (2,464)
the floor area covered by the
switchgear cubicles.
Sill channels and anchor bolts
furnished by customer unless
covered by contract. Floor plan
Rear access area 37 (940)
Sill channels must be positioned recommended or greater if
to provide support at anchor required by code or regulation
bolt locations shown in floor 36.0 (914)
plan. 20.75 (527)
26.0 (660)
Conduit height not to exceed
1.5 (38) above floor line. 12.81 4.25 (108) 4.25 (108)
Cable areas-maximum area for (325) 8.06 (205) 19.5 Area A
Area C
cables from: (495)
10.81 (275) 39.75 Area B
Area A - 20.75 x 8.06 (527 x 7.62 (1,010) 5.0 (127)
205) for cables from either top (193) 33.6 (853)
Detail
circuit breaker out top (when 1.2 (30)
bottom circuit breaker also exits 98.69
from top) or from bottom circuit (2,507) Six .625 (16)
breaker out bottom (when top diameter holes for
circuit breaker also exits 54.0 .50 (13) diameter
(1,372) 31.0 (787) anchor bolts
bottom)
Preferred location for
Area B - 20.75 x 10.81 (527 x 2.38 (60)
7.0 (178) secondary leads below
275) for cables from either top Allow 30.0 (762)
left-hand side (optional)
circuit breaker out top (when clearance for door swing 10.62 (270)
bottom circuit breaker also exits on left-hand end Allow 6 (152) clearance
from top) or from bottom circuit for circuit breaker
3.25
breaker out bottom (when top withdrawal
(83)
circuit breaker also exits
bottom) Allow 72.0 (1,829) (recommended) for circuit breaker withdrawal. Minimum
drawout space for circuit breaker at floor level is 55.0 (1,397). Floor must be level
Area C - 26.0 x 19.5 (660 x
48.0 (1,219) in front of switchgear to allow proper operation of circuit breaker lift
495) for cables from either
truck.
nearest circuit breaker out top
(when only this circuit breaker
also exits from top) or from
nearest circuit breaker out
bottom (when this circuit
breaker also exits bottom)

35
Side views

Figure 38: Section arrangement

Circuit breaker
and auxiliaries

A D

F B
1,200 A or 2,000 A circuit breaker/auxiliary Auxiliary/1,200 A or 2,000 A circuit breaker

To bus duct 1 Rollout VT


1
2 Rollout CPT C
3 Rollout
fuses 2
A 4 Stationary D
mounted
CPT (Over
15 kVA,
single-
E phase, all E
1
three-
phase 4
units)
F F 3

3,000 A circuit breaker/auxiliary (VTs or CPT Auxiliary/auxiliary


in cell F)

Blank
(ventilation)

A Fan for
A
4,000 A

B B

Blank/3,000 A circuit breaker 1,200 A or 2,000 A circuit breaker/


(4,000 A with fan cooling) 1,200 A or 2,000 A circuit breaker

36
Side views

Figure 38: Section arrangement (continued)

Bus tie
arrangements

A A

B F

Unit with bus tie circuit breaker in lower Unit adjacent to lower bus tie - cell F
compartment suitable for VTs or CPT only

A D

B B

Unit with bus tie compartment in upper Unit adjacent to upper bus tie
compartment

Footnotes: 4.
Units with 3,000 A or 4,000 A bus tie circuit
1.
Bus tie circuit breaker (1,200 A, 2,000 A, breaker in the lower cell must have a vented
3,000 A or 4,000 A) may be located in upper or auxiliary compartment (no rollout auxiliaries)
lower compartment, as desired. above the circuit breaker. Units with 3,000 A or
2.
Adjacent unit must normally have auxiliary 4,000 A bus tie circuit breaker in upper cell may
compartment at same level as bus tie circuit have one rollout auxiliary in cell F.
breaker to accommodate transition bus. Consult 5.
 aximum main bus size 4,000 A (self-cooled).
M
Siemens if auxiliary compartment at same level 6.
 = upper compartment for circuit breaker or
A
as bus tie circuit breaker is not available. non-rollout auxiliaries. B = lower compartment
3.
Units with 1,200 A or 2,000 A bus tie circuit for circuit breaker or non-rollout auxiliaries.
breakers may have a 1,200 A or 2,000 A feeder C = VTs. D = VTs or CPTs. E = VTs. F = VTs, CPT or
circuit breaker located in the same unit. rollout fuses for stationary CPT.

37
Side views

Figure 39: Remarks

38
Side views

Figure 39: Remarks (continued)

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