Scheneider

Medium Voltage Distribution
MCset 4
24 kV
Withdrawable SF6 circuit-breaker
Catalogue
2010
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MCset 4 range General contents
1 to 24 kV
General 5
Presentation 13
Cubicle description 21
Protection, monitoring and

29
control
Switchgear 39
Installation 47
Appendices 51
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MCset 4 range General
1 to 24 kV
Field of application 6
Continuity of service and complete safety 7
MCset, a comprehensive solution 8
Quality assurance - environment 11
A few references 12
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General Field of application
MCset adapts to all electrical power distribution

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requirements from 1 to 24 kV
MCset is an indoor, metal-clad switchgear unit intended for the MV section
of HV/MV substations and high power MV/MV substations.
MCset offers you:

b pre-engineered and adaptable solutions tailored to your specific
requirements
b significantly reduced maintenance
b local support centres throughout the world.
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MCset gives you the advantages of:

b continuity of service for your networks
b enhanced safety for your staff and operations
b optimized investment throughout the life of your installation
b the possibility of integrating your medium voltage switchboard
in a monitoring and control system.
Applications
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Power plants
b Auxiliary substations
Industry
b Oil & gas
b Chemical industry
b Metallurgy
b Car industry
b Mining
b Cement plants
b…
Infrastructure
b Airports
b Ports
b Hospitals
b Water treatment
b…
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General Continuity of service
and complete safety
MCset is solidly based on extensive experience acquired throughout

the world and provides your networks with a high level of dependability
and safety.
MCset integrates a host of innovative solutions designed around proven
techniques: high performance switchgear, digital protection, monitoring
and control systems, enclosures capable of withstanding internal arcing.
From its very conception, MCset has taken account of three key user
requirements:
Reliability
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b Type testing was carried out for each performance level in the MCset range.
b The design, manufacturing and testing of MCset was carried out
according to ISO 9001: 2000 quality standard.
b Three-dimensional computer modeling techniques were used to study
the electrical fields.
Simplicity
b A user interface which is easily understood by everybody.
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b Interlocks and padlocks preventing operator errors.

b Sepam-type protection units enabling on-site information retrieval
without any additional devices.
b Maintenance limited to simple, routine operating checks and cleaning
and greasing every 5 to 10 years.
b Easy installation due to identical civil engineering dimensions for
all cubicles and installation being possible against a wall.
Safety
b Operations are all performed from the front, including access to
connections and busbars.
b Racking in and out is only possible with the door closed.
b The power-on indicator is situated on the front of the functional unit.
b The earthing switch has making capacity.
b One single ‘‘anti-reflex” handle is used for all MCset operations.
b Internal arc withstand developed for all functional units.
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General MCset, a comprehensive solution
MCset provides the most efficient means to control and protect a wide
range of applications.
Due to the devices it comprises, MCset can be easily integrated into
a monitoring and control system.
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Sepam protection and control units

Sepam series 20, series 40 and series 80 digital protection relays take full
advantage of Merlin Gerin experience in electrical network protection.
Sepam series 20, series 40 and series 80 provides all the necessary
functions:
b effective protection of people and property
b accurate measurements and detailed diagnosis
b integral equipment control
b local or remote indication and operation.
Easy evolution
Addition of communication, digital I/O’s, analog output, or temperature
acquisition are possible due to its modular design.
PowerMeter and Circuit Monitor metering units

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The PowerLogic PowerMeter replaces a full complement of basic analog

meters. This cost effective, high performance meter provides a full
complement of accurate true-rms metering values.
The PowerLogic series 3000/4000 Circuit Monitor is designed for critical
power users and large energy consumers, to provide the information
needed to confidently enter the evolving world of deregulation.
It can be adapted to meter almost any time-of-use or real-time rate.
Monitoring and control

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MCset can be easily:

b integrated into an existing monitoring and control system:
communication of Sepam digital relay or PowerMeter/Circuit Monitor
metering device through a standard protocol (Modbus)
b integrated into a SMS PowerLogic electrical installation monitoring
system.
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(cont.)
MCset switchboards integrate Web technologies so that you can

find out information about your electrical installation as easy as opening
a Web page.
All you need is a standard Web browser and a PC connected to your local
area network.
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TCP/IP over Ethernet
Hub
Front socket
Simple choice
A simple choice between WRM-1 and WRM-2 service levels allows you
EGX400 to easily order your Web Remote Monitoring MCset switchboard.
A customized level is also available.
Your Web Remote Monitoring MCset switchboard comes equipped with
Sepam
a Web server including Web pages dedicated to power equipment data.
Sepam
Easy commissioning
Web Remote Monitoring equipment is delivered ready to connect and
CM/PM
commission.
A Quick Start guide, packaged with your switchboard, provides three easy-
MCset switchboard to-follow steps.
Functionalities provided
WRM-1 WRM-2
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Instantaneous readings b b
Displays automatically updated meter values
Circuit summary b b
Displays the RMS current 3-phase average (A),
the real power (kW), the power factor,
the circuit breaker status (if applicable), etc.
Load current summary b b
Displays the current RMS value for each phase (A),
for all circuits
Demand current summary b b
Displays the average demand current value for each phase (A),
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for all circuits

Power summary b b
Displays the present demand (kW), the peak demand (kW)
and the times and dates of the records
Energy summary b b
Displays the energy (kWh) the reactive energy (kvarh),
and the times and dates of the records
Instantaneous readings, all devices b
Basic historical data logging, energy and trending
Displays automatically updated meter values
for all the communicating devices in the equipment
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Log displays b
Displays data as time curves, or tables
Export of data tables b
Allows data tables to be exported in a standard
Windows format
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(cont.)
Schneider Electric Services, by your side

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Modernizing Specifying
throughout the life of your installation
Specifying
We help you to define your solutions: selection guide,
technical assistance, advice…
Implementing
We oversee the completion and commissioning of your installation:
design, cost optimization, guaranteed performances and dependability,
commissioning tests, etc.
Operating Implementing
Operating
We help run your daily operations in real time: maintenance contract,
technical assistance, supply of replacement parts, corrective and
preventive maintenance, operation and maintenance training, etc.
Modernizing
We can bring the performance of your installation up to date:
installation audit, switchgear diagnosis, adaptation and modification,
end of life recycling, etc.
Strict and systematic checks

During manufacture, each MCset functional unit is subject to systematic
routine testing with the aim of checking the quality and conformity
of the following features:
b sealing test
b filling pressure test
b measuring of opening and closing speeds
b measuring of operating torque
b dielectric test
b testing of safety systems and interlocks
b testing of low voltage components
b conformity with drawings and diagrams.
The results obtained are recorded and approved by the quality control
department on each device’s test certificate. This therefore guarantees
product traceability:
b checking SF6 switchgear
v sealing test
v filling pressure test.
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Examples of services provided

Warranty extension
A warranty extension is proposed if your installation is checked
by ourselves before being commissioned.
Circuit breaker-contactor diagnosis
Throughout the life of the equipment, it is possible to carry out routine
measurement of its characteristics in order to optimize maintenance.
This service may be part of a global installation maintenance contract.
End-of-life recycling
Schneider Electric Services has an operational subsidiary allowing you
to recycle your medium voltage switchgear.
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General Quality assurance - environment
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Certiﬁed quality: ISO 9001
A major asset
In each of its units, Schneider Electric integrates a functional organization
whose main role is to check quality and monitor compliance with standards.
This procedure is:
b uniform throughout all departments
b recognized by many customers and approved organizations.
But above all, it is its strict application that has allowed us to obtain
the recognition of an independent organization:
The French Quality Assurance Association (AFAQ).
The quality system for the design and manufacture of MCset
is certified to be in conformity with the requirements of ISO 9001:
2000 quality assurance standard.
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Services provided: help with preventive maintenance

MCset 4 Maintenance & Services Guide is available and gives the most
important general instructions for:
b reducing equipment wear and tear (and/or failure)
b ensuring that the equipment is safe during all installation, repair and
servicing operations.
In the pages of this guide, all the information needed for:
b operations on: switchgear, removable devices, control mechanisms,
insulating materials and vents, power circuits and control, and indication
auxiliaries.
b recommended frequency according to operating conditions: normal or
corrosive atmospheres.
Protected environment
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As part of the group’s environmental policy, Schneider Electric Services

provides you with an operational subsidiary to recover medium voltage
switchgear and thus eliminate any discharge to atmosphere.
In order to help you protect the environment and to relieve you of any
concerns in terms of stock or dismantling, Schneider Electric Services
offers to take back your equipment at the end of its life.
MCset has been designed with environmental protection in mind:
b the materials used, insulators and conductors are identified,
easily separable and recyclable.
b the SF6 can be recovered at the end of the equipment’s life and reused
after treatment.
b production sites are certified to ISO 14001.
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General A few references
MCset, a product for all your electrical
distribution applications
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Energy and Infrastructures

b Electrical Energy
Sarlux power station Italy
EVN thermal power station Vietnam
Costa Nera SA power station Argentina
Renovation of the Tchernobyl nuclear power station Ukraine
Wind Turbines France
Skagerak Nett AS Norway
Union Electrica Cuba
CEA Cadarache France
b Oil and gas
Oil, Girassol Mpg-Elf Angola
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Oil, Repsol, Santander Spain

Oil, Sincor (Total) Venezuela
Raffinerie PetroVietnam Vietnam
b Infrastructures
Milan Metro Italy
Port of Laem Chabang Thailand
b Airports
Alicante Airport Spain
Santafe de Bogota Airport Colombia
Industry
b Water
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Water treatment, Degremont Argentina

Water treatment, (SIAAP), Paris France
b Automotive
Automotive, Volvo Belgium
Automotive, Ford Germany
General Motors Thailand
Bridgestone Hungary
b Mining, Minerals and Metals
Pharmaceutical, Merck Singapore
Alcoa Aluminium Australia
Cement production, Lafarge France
BD Medical Singapore
b Food and beverages
Agri-food, Mastellone Argentina
Buildings
b Hotels
Hamilton Hotels Australia
Grand Indonesia Project Indonesia
New Islands Project Abu Dhabi
b Hospital
Slim River Hospital Malaysia
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MCset 4 range Presentation
1 to 24 kV
Description 14
Technical characteristics 16
Operating conditions 17
Protection of people 18
Specific applications 19
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Presentation Description
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Busbars
LV control
cabinet
Sepam
Wiithdrawable
part
Current
transformers
Cables
connection
Voltage
transformers
compartment
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Presentation Description (cont.)
Make up of a MCset 4 switchboard

MCset 4 switchboards are made up of several interconnected functional units.
Power connections are made between functional units within a switchboard via
a single busbar.
The electrical continuity of all metal frames is provided by the connection of each
functional unit’s earthing busbar to the switchboard’s main earthing circuit.
Low voltage wiring trays are provided in the switchboard above the LV control
cabinets.
LV cables can enter the switchboard through the top or bottom of each functional unit.
Description of a functional unit

A functional unit comprises all equipment in the main and auxiliary circuits
which together provide a protection function. Each functional unit combines
all the components which are required to fulfil this function:
b the cubicle
b the protection, monitoring and control system
b the withdrawable part.
LSC2B The cubicle

(Loss of Service Continuity IEC 62271-200): The cubicle is of LSC2B (Loss of Service Continuity Category) type as defined by
this category defines the possibility IEC standard 62271-200, in other words the medium voltage parts are compartmented
using metal partitions (PM class) which are connected to earth and which separate:
of keeping other compartments energised b the busbars
(in service) when opening a main circuit b the withdrawable part (circuit breaker, disconnector truck or earthing truck)
compartment. b MV connections, earthing switch, current sensors and voltage transformers
as required.
MCset 4 guarantees a high level of protection of people; when a compartment
containing a main circuit is open, the other compartments and/or functional units
may remain energised.
The low voltage auxiliaries and monitoring unit are in a control cabinet separated
from the medium voltage section.
Six basic cubicle layouts are offered:
b Incomer or feeder AD
b Direct incomer RD
b Line up bussection CL - GL
b Busbar metering and earthing TT
b Fuse switch feeder DI
AD and CL cubicles have withdrawable circuit breaker.
The protection, monitoring and control system

This includes:
b Sepam, protection, monitoring and control unit
b current sensors, which may be of 3 types:
v conventional current transformers
v low voltage toroid type current transformers
v LPCT
b zero sequence core balance current transformers (CSH type).
The withdrawable part

This includes:
b the circuit breaker, the earthing truck with its closing and opening mechanism,
or the disconnector truck
b the lever-type propulsion mechanism for racking in-out
b interlocks to fix the withdrawable part on the fixed part either in service position or
disconnected.
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Presentation Technical characteristics
Technical data
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Rated voltage
(kV) 24
Rated insulation level
Power frequency withstand voltage (r ms kV) 50
50 Hz - 1 min
Lightning impulse withstand voltage (kV peak) 125
1.2/50 µs
Nominal current and maximum short time withstand current (1)
Functional unit with circuit breaker
Short time withstand current Ith. max (kA/3 s) 16
25
31,5
Rated current In max busbars (A) 2500 (2)
In CB (A) 630
1250
2500
Functional unit with fuse switch (DI cubicle)
Short time withstand current Ith. max (kA) 31.5 (3)
Rated current In max y (A) 200
Internal arc withstand
(kA/1 s) 25
(kA/0.15 s) 31.5
Protection degree
IP3X
IP4X
IPX1 (2)
IAC (internal arc classification): (1) For functional units equipped with circuit breakers,
the breaking capacity is equal to the short time withstand current.
The metal enclosed switchgear may In all cases, the device peak making capacity is equal to 2.5 times
have different types of accessibility the short time withstand current.
(2) For higher performances, consult us
on the various sides of its enclosure. (3) Limited by fuses.
For identify purpose of different sides of
the enclosure, the following code shall be
used (according to IEC 62271-200
standard).
A: restricted access to authorized personnel
only
F: access to the front side
L: access to the lateral side
R: access to the rear side.
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Presentation Operating conditions
Operating conditions
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Normal operating conditions, according to IEC 62271-1 for indoor switchgear

b Ambient air temperature:
v less than or equal to 40°C
v less than or equal to 35°C on average over 24 hours
v greater than or equal to – 5°C.
b Altitude:
v less than or equal to 1000 m
v above 1000 m, a derating coefficient is applied (please consult us).
b Atmosphere:
v no dust, smoke or corrosive or inflammable gas and vapor, or salt
(clean industrial air).
b Humidity:
v average relative humidity over a 24 hour period y 95%
v average relative humidity over a 1 month period y 90%
v average vapor pressure over a 24 hour period y 2.2 kPa
v average vapor pressure over a 1 month period y 1.8 kPa.
Specific operating conditions (please consult us)
MCset 4 has been developed to meet the following specific conditions:
b temperature (possible derating)
b corrosive atmospheres, vibrations, (possible adaptation).
Storage conditions
In order to retain all of the functional unit’s qualities when stored for prolonged
periods, we recommend that the equipment is stored in its original packaging,
in dry conditions sheltered from the sun and rain at a temperature of between – 25°C
and + 55°C.
Standards
The MCset 4 range meets the following international standards:
b IEC 62271-1: clauses common to high voltage switchgear
b IEC 62271-100: high voltage alternating current circuit breakers
b IEC 62271-102: alternating current disconnectors and earthing switches
b IEC 62271-103: switches for rated voltages above 1 and less than 52 kV
b IEC 62271-200: metal-enclosed switchgear for alternating current
at rated voltages of between 1 and 52 kV
b IEC 60282-2: high voltage fuses
b IEC 60255: measurement relay and protection unit (Sepam)
b IEC 60044-1: current transformers
b IEC 60044-2: voltage transformers.
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Presentation Protection of people
MCset 4 internal arc

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Basic version (gas exhaust)

MCset 4 is designed to eliminate the effects of internal arcing in total safety, due to:
b metal flaps positioned above the enclosure, which in the case of internal fault,
limit overpressure in the compartments.
b nonflammable materials used for the cubicle.
Internal arc version
MCset 4 is designed to withstand and protect operators in the case of failure due to
an internal arc.
MCset 4 has been successfully tested using type tests.
Protection against internal arcing is available on 25 kA and 31.5 kA ratings.
MCset 4 proposes several options to install an internal arc switchboard.
b 3-sided internal arc protection
For an MCset 4 switchboard fitted against a wall, access to the rear of the cubicle
MCset switchboard with tunnel is impossible. Internal arc protection on 3 sides is sufficient.
b 4-sided internal arc protection
In the case of an MCset 4 switchboard installed in the middle of a room, internal arc
protection on 4 sides is necessary in order to protect an operator who goes behind
the cubicle.
b Installation in a room with limited ceiling height:
v height exceeding 2.8 m, potential for installing a tunnel above the switchboard
to prevent reflection of hot gases on the ceiling.
Ceiling height Tunnel
2.8 m < h < 4 m Mandatory
h>4m Not mandatory
b Internal arcing detector (consult us)

MCset 4 has 2 systems that can detect internal arcing and switch off the power
supply so as to limit the fault duration.
v optic detector (VAMP system)
Internal arcing is detected by optical sensors which will measure the light caused by
the initiation of arcing. Based on this information, an electronic module, after
processing the information, will give the opening order to the circuit breaker located
upstream of the fault.
v electromechanical detector
This system employs a positive security electromechanical tripping circuit,
positioned on the cubicle’s flap valves.
This set transmits the information to the Sepam to give the opening order to the
circuit breaker located upstream of the fault.
Dependable mechanical control devices

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All operations are carried out from the front face, including access to connections
and busbars.
The user is guided through icon-diagrams on each front panel making it easy
to understand the operating sequence and device status.
Interlocks and padlocks prevent operator errors.
Several additional levels of security also protect operators:
b racking in and out is only possible with the door closed.
b the very extensive set of mechanical and electrical interlocks do not allow operator
error. These can be added to by key locks or padlocks according to specific
operating procedures. Each selector can be fitted with one to three padlocks.
b all operations are carried out from the front face including access to connections
and busbars.
b the voltage present indicator is located on the front face of the functional unit,
in the immediate vicinity of the earthing switch control.
b disarming of circuit-breaker when racking out. This function enables the circuit
breaker control springs to be disarmed during the extraction operation.
b Locking of withdrawable part/cable compartment. This function disables the
possibility of racking the withdrawable part in if the front panel (cable compartment)
is not installed.
b Locking of the MV door open if the LV plug of the circuit breaker is not plug-in.
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Presentation Speciﬁc applications
Seismic areas
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MCset 4 meets international seismic specifications.

Test procedures follow IEC 60068-3-3 standard.
MCset 4 is qualified following the standard:
b ENDESA.
DEP Shell
MCset 4 switchboards are certified by Shell in compliance with DEP 33.67.51.31
Gen (November 2006) for MV equipments.
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MCset 4 range Cubicle description
1 to 24 kV
Choice of functional units 22

AD incomer and feeder - RD direct incomer 24
CL - GL line-up bussectioning 25
TT busbar metering and earthing 26
DI fuse switch feeder 27
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Cubicle description Choice of functional units
The MCset 4 range comprises 10 functional applications.

The table below can be used to link requirements to functional units and gives basic
information on the general composition of each unit.
Selection guide
You want to supply power to a transformer.
The chosen solution is a transformer feeder/breaker.
The corresponding functional unit will therefore be a TF-B,
comprising a AD cubicle equipped with a withdrawable circuit breaker,
and transformer application Sepam.
The direct incomer is produced using a specific cubicle: RD4.
Function Incomer Feeder
Line Transformer Generator Line Transformer Transformer
Functional unit LI-B TI-B GI-B LF-B TF-B TF-S
Cubicle AD4 AD4 AD4 AD4 AD4 DI4
Device Circuit breaker Circuit breaker Circuit breaker Circuit breaker Circuit breaker Fuse-switch
Sepam protection relay Substation Transformer Generator Substation Transformer Transformer

series 20 S20 T20 S20 T20 T20
series 40 S40, S41, S42 T40, T42 G40 S40, S41, S42 T40, T42 T40, T42
series 80 S80, S81, S82 T81, T82, T87 G82, G88, G87 S80, S81, S82 T81, T82, T87
Single line diagrams

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Sepam
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Cubicle description Choice of functional units (cont.)
Function Feeder Bussectioning Metering and

busbar earthing
Capacitor Switchboard Substation
Functional unit CB-B BS-B SS-B BB-V
Cubicle AD4 CL4 and GL4 AD4 TT4
Device Circuit breaker Circuit breaker Circuit breaker
Sepam protection relay Capacitor Busbar Substation

series 20 B21, B22 S20
series 40 S40, S41, S42
series 80 C86 B83 S80, S81, S82
Single line diagrams

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MT20081
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Cubicle description AD - Incomer and feeder
RD - Direct incomer
AD4 RD4
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1 1
7 7
H H
4 4
5 5
6
3 3
W W D D
AD4 RD4
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DE57761
MV components
1 busbars for cubicle interconnection
2 withdrawable part (SF1-2 circuit breaker, disconnector truck or earthing truck)
3 MV connections by cables accessible from the front face
Sepam Sepam 4 earthing switch
5 current sensors
6 voltage transformers (optionally equipped with withdrawable fuses)
LV control cabinet
7 low voltage auxiliaries and protection, monitoring and control unit
are in one control cabinet, separated from the medium voltage part.
Characteristics
AD4 RD4
Rated voltage kV 24 24
Rated insulation level kV r ms 50 Hz - 1 min 50 50
kV impulse 1.2/50 µs 125 125
Rated current A 630 b b
1250 b b
2500 b b
Breaking capacity kA 31.5 –
Short time withstand current kA r ms 3 s 16, 25, 31.5 16, 25, 31.5
Dimensions mm Width (W) 900 900
Height (H) 2325 2325
Depth (D) (1) 1750 1750
Approximative weight (2) kg 1100 930
(1) Overall + 175 mm for 4-sided internal arcing protected switchboards, or 2 sets of CT’s.
(2) Fully equipped cubicle.
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Cubicle description CL - GL
Line-up bussectioning
The bussectioning functional unit comprises 2 cubicles

mounted side by side (one cubicle equipped with
a circuit breaker, the other with a busbar return). CL4 GL4
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1 1
I O tri
5 5
V/H W/ W clear alar rese
2
H 3
L L L
W W D D
CL4 and GL4
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MV components
1 busbars to connect the bussectioning functional unit with other switchboard
cubicles
2 withdrawable part (circuit breaker SF1-2, disconnector truck or earthing truck)
3 current sensors
Sepam
LV control cabinet
Characteristics
CL4 - GL4
Rated voltage kV 24
Rated insulation level kV r ms 50 Hz - 1 min 50
kV impulse 1.2/50 µs 125
Rated current A 630 b
1250 b
2500 b
Breaking capacity kA 31.5
Short time withstand current kA r ms 3 s 16, 25, 31.5
Dimensions mm Width (W) 900 (x 2)
Height (H) 2325
Depth (D) (1) (3) 1750
Approximative weight (2) kg 1600 (CL4 + GL4)
(1) Overall + 175 mm for 4-sided internal arcing protected switchboards.
(2) Fully equipped cubicle.
(3) Overall + 500 mm for upstream CTs.
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Cubicle description TT
Busbar metering and earthing
TT4
DE57785
DE57769
1
4
W D
TT4
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MV components
1 busbars to connect the TT functional unit with other switchboard cubicles
2 earthing switch
LV control cabinet
Characteristics
TT4
Rated voltage kV 24
Busbars current A 1250 b
2500 b
Short time withstand current kA r ms 3 s 16, 25, 31.5
Dimensions mm Width (W) 900
Height (H) 2325
Depth (D) (1) 1750
Weight kg 560
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Cubicle description DI
Fuse switch feeder
DI4
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DE57771
4
1
2
H
3
W D
DI4
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MV components
1 busbars to connect the DI functional unit with other switchboard cubicles
2 switch - earthing switch
3 MV fuses
LV control cabinet
Characteristics
DI4
Rated voltage kV 24
Rated current A 200 b
Breaking capacity (2) kA 31.5
Short time withstand current (2) kA r ms 31.5
Dimensions mm Width (W) 900
Height (H) 2325
Depth (D) (1) 1750
Weight kg 640
(2) Limited by fuses.
DI cubicles including a fuse switch are used to supply power and protect low power
transformers.
E.g.: auxiliary service transformers in primary substations.
All operations are carried out from the front face, including access to connections
and busbars.
All functional interlocks meet recommendations in IEC 62271-200:
b the switch is only possible to close if the earthing switch is open and the connection
access panel is in place
b closing of the earthing switch is only possible if the switch is open
b opening of the access panel to medium voltage connections and fuses is only
possible of the earthing switches upstream and downstream of the fuses are closed
b the switch is locked in the open position when the access panel is taken off.
The voltage presence indicator is situated on the front face of the functional unit,
integrated in the switch’s control panel.
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MCset 4 range Protection, monitoring
1 to 24 kV
and control
Protection system 30
Sepam series 20, series 40, series 80, Sepam 100 31
Instrument transformers 33
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Protection, monitoring Protection system
and control Sepam range
Each MCset functional unit can be equipped
DE57772
with a comprehensive protection, monitoring
Protection relays
and control system comprising: metering equipment
b instrument transformers to measure the
necessary electrical values (phase current,
residual current, voltages, etc.)
b protection relays, providing functions Switchgear
(circuit breaker and contactor)
adapted to the part of the network to be
protected
b metering equipment, to inform operators
b low voltage relaying, i.e. to provide control
of the breaking device and
of the withdrawable part
b various auxiliaries: secondary circuit test
Instrument transformers
units, etc.
Sepam: protection, monitoring and control units

PE57021
Sepam, is a range of digital monitoring protection and control units.

Sepam is at the centre of the protection, monitoring and control system for MCset
functional units: all the necessary protection, metering, control, monitoring and
signalling functions are carried out by Sepam.
Like the MCset range, the Sepam range is a range of units defined to provide
an optimal solution for each application, and includes (eg):
b Sepam S, substation incomer and feeder
b Sepam B, bussectioning
b Sepam T, transformer feeder
b Sepam G, generator feeder
b Sepam C, capacitor feeder.
Protection chain Sepam advantages

The Sepam protection units combined with innovative Reliability
current sensors provide a comprehensive measurement, b Over 20 years of experience in multi-function digital protection relays
protection and energy management chain *. b Over 150,000 Sepam units in service in more than 90 countries.
A high performance, economical solution Quality
The modular Sepam offer provides a cost effective b Quality design based on dependability studies and strict definition of
solution tailored to every requirement. environmental constraints: temperature, pollution, EMC, dielectric strength…
Easy to order and install b Quality manufacturing based on procurement agreements with suppliers
All the components in the protection chain are and inspection throughout all manufacturing phases.
referenced and can be delivered very quickly. Simplicity of use
The power of a multi-functional digital unit b Ergonomic and intuitive user machine interface (UMI).
Sepam is more than a simple protection relay, b User friendly and powerful PC setting software
it is truly multi-functional unit notably offering: b Predefined functions implemented by simple parameter setting.
b circuit breaker diagnosis functions (switching counter Easy installation
and time, rearming time, cumulated broken A2) b The same, easy-to-install remote modules for all Sepam units.
b direct circuit breaker control whatever type
of release unit Intuitive use
b remote equipment operation using the modbus b Clear graphic LCD display of all data required for local operation
communication option. and installation diagnosis
b Working language may be customized to be understood by all users.
(*) Please check in the Sepam catalogue the sensor to use with
each Sepam version.
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Protection, monitoring Sepam series 20, series 40,
and control
series 80, Sepam 100
The Sepam range of protection relays is Sepam protection relay

designed for the operation of machines and A range of solutions adapted to your application
electrical distribution networks of industrial b Substation protection (incomers, feeders, busbars)
installations and utility substations b Transformer protection
at all levels of voltage. b Motor and generator protection.
It includes 3 families:
A comprehensive solution, integrating all of the necessary functions
b Sepam series 20,
for your application
for usual applications. b Effective protection of people and property
b Sepam series 40, b Accurate measurements and detailed diagnosis
for demanding applications. b Integral equipment control
b Local or remote indication and operation.
b Sepam series 80,
for custom applications.
Flexibility and upgrading capability
To cover all needs, from the simplest To adapt to as many situations as possible, and allow for future installation upgrading,
to the most complete. optional modules may be added to Sepam at any time for new functions.
Sepam is compliant with IEC 61850
(series 20, 40, 80).
PE57980
Sepam series 80 modular architecture

1- Base unit, with integrated or remote advanced
User Machine Interface.
2- Parameter and protection settings saved on removable
memory cartridge.
3- 42 logic inputs and 23 outputs relays with 3 optional modules
providing 14 inputs and 6 outputs.
4- 2 independent Modbus communication ports.
b direct connection to 2-wire RS 485, 4-wire RS 485
and fiber optic networks;
b connection to Ethernet TCP/IP network via PowerLogic
System webserver.
5- Processing of data from 16 temperature sensors.

6- 1 low level analog output, 0-10 mA, 4-20 mA or 0-20 mA.
7- Synchro-check module
8- Software tools:
b Sepam parameter and protection setting and control logic
customization;
b local or remote installation operation;
b retrieval and display of disturbance recording data.
PE60116
PE57125
PE57126
Sepam 100 units

Sepam 100 units round off the Sepam range and can be installed either separately
or combined with either Sepam series 20, 40 and series 80.
Sepam 100 has several variants:
b Sepam 100 MI, local breaking device control and signalling modules
(many different line diagram types are available):
b Sepam 100 LD, high impedance differential protection
b Sepam 100 LA, self-powering protection (back-up protection without auxiliary
power supply).
Sepam 100 MI Sepam 100 LD Sepam 100 LA
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Protection, monitoring Sepam series 20, series 40,
and control
series 80
Selection guide
Sepam Protections * Applications

Basic Specific Substation Transformer Generator Busbar Capacitor
Sepam series 20
b 10 logic inputs Current S20 T20
DE57493
b 8 relay outputs protection

b 8 temperature probe inputs
b 1 Modbus communication port
Voltage and B21

DE57494
frequency
protection
Loss of mains B22

(ROCOF)
Sepam series 40
b 10 logic inputs Current, S40 T40 G40
DE57495
b 8 relay outputs voltage and

frequency
protection
b logic equations editor Directional S41
earth fault
Directional S42 T42

earth fault
and phase
overcurrent
Sepam series 80
b 42 logic inputs Current, S80
DE57496
b 23 relay outputs voltage and

frequency
protection
b logic equations editor Directional S81 T81
earth fault
Directional S82 T82 G82

earth fault
and phase
overcurrent
Transformer or T87 G88
machine
transformer-
differential
Machine G87
differential
Voltage and B83

DE57498
frequency
protection for
two sets of
busbars
Capacitor C86
DE57499
bank
unbalance
(*) For other specific protection, please consult us.
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Protection, monitoring Instrument transformers
and control
Conventional current transformers

Conventional current transformers are used to provide power to metering, measuring
or control devices. They measure the value of primary current from 10 A to 2500 A.
They are in conformity with standard IEC 60044-2.
Schneider Electric has drawn up a list of current transformers which are appropriate
for use with digital protection devices in order to make it easier to determine
accuracy characteristics.
They are installed in the rear part of the functional unit. The energized part is entirely
encapsulated in an epoxy resin, which provides both electrical insulation and
excellent mechanical strength.
This list is available in the selection guide on page 39.
For AD4-RD4-GL4 cubicles

PE56381
Transformer ARJP2/N2J
b Double primary current, double secondary current for measurement or protection
b Frequency 50-60 Hz
I1n / I2n (A) 50-100 75-150 100-200 150-300 200-400 250-500 600 750
Ith (kA) 40 40 31.5-40 40 40 40 50 50
t (s) 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
Measuring* cl 0.5 5-10 VA 10-20 VA 7.5-15 VA 10-20 VA 20 VA 20 VA
ARJP2 protection* 5P10 2.5-5 VA 2.5-5 VA 2.5-5 VA 2.5-5 VA 5-10 VA 5-10 VA 7.5 VA 7.5 VA
For AD4-RD4-GL4-CL4 cubicles

PE56382
Transformer ARJP3/N2J
b Single primary current, double secondary current for measurement or protection
I1n / I2n (A) 1000 / 5 1250 / 5
Ith (kA) 50 50
t (s) 1 1
Measuring* cl 0.5 30 VA 30 VA
protection* 5P20 10 VA 10 VA
ARJP3
For AD4-RD4-GL4-CL4 cubicles

Transformer ARJA1/N2J
PE56383

I1n / I2n (A) 1500 / 5 2000 / 5 2500 / 5
Ith (kA) 50 50 50
t (s) 1 1 1
Measuring* cl 0.5 30 VA 30 VA 30 VA
protection* 5P20 15 VA 15 VA 15 VA
ARJA1
(*) The secondary current for measuring and protection can be of 1 A or 5 A.
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Protection, monitoring Instrument transformers (cont.)
and control
Low voltage toroid type current transformers

E72965
For cubicle AD4-RD4 with one single-pole cable up to 630 A

Transformer ARC2
b Single primary current, single secondary current for protection
I1n / I2n (A) 75 100 150 200 250 300 400 600
Ith (kA) 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50
t (s) 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
Protection 5P20 2.5 VA 2.5 VA 5 VA 5 VA 5 VA 5 VA 5 VA 7.5 VA

I1n / I2n (A) 200 250 300 400 600
Ith (kA) 50 50 50 50 50
t (s) 1 1 1 1 1
Measuring 5 VA cl. 1 10 VA cl. 0.5 10 VA cl. 0.5 15 VA cl. 0.5 15 VA cl. 0.5
protection 5P20 2.5 VA 5 VA 5 VA 5 VA 5 VA
For cubicle AD4-RD4 with two single-pole cables up to 630 A

Transformer ARC3
I1n / I2n (A) 750 1000 1250
Ith (kA) 50 50 50
t (s) 1 1 1
Measuring cl 0.5 20 VA 30 VA 30 VA
protection 5P20 7.5 VA 10 VA 10 VA
PE56227
LPCT low power current transducer

LPCT’s are specific current sensors with a direct voltage output of the “Low Power
Current Transducer” type, in conformity with standard IEC 60044-8.
LPCT’s provide metering and protection functions.
They are defined by:
b the rated primary current
b the extended primary current
b the accuracy limit primary current or the accuracy limit factor.
These have a linear response over a large current range and do not start
to saturate until beyond the currents to be broken.
LPCT For cubicle AD4-RD4 with one single-pole cable up to 630 A

Transformer TLP160
I1n (A) 100 to 2500
Ith (kA) 40
t (s) 1
Accuracy class 0.5 - 5P
For cubicle AD4-RD4 with two single-pole cables up to 630 A

Transformer TLP190
I1n (A) 100 to 2500
Ith (kA) 40
t (s) 1
Accuracy class 0.5 - 5P
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Protection, monitoring Instrument transformers (cont.)
and control
Voltage transformers
E74401
These supply power to:

b measuring, metering and monitoring devices
b relays or protective devices
b auxiliary LV sources for various types of switchgear; all these devices are protected
and insulated from the MV section.
They are installed at the bottom of the functional unit. In the withdrawable fuse version,
the voltage transformers are attached to a side wall. The energized part is entirely
VRQ1 encapsulated in an epoxy resin, which provides both electrical insulation and
excellent mechanical strength.
They include the following models:
b with one insulated MV terminal, for connection between neutral and phase
conductors in three-phase systems with withdrawable MV fuses.
b with two insulated MV terminals, for connection between phase conductors.
For AD4-RD4-CL4-GL4-TT4 cubicles

Transformer VRQ1N/S2
b Phase/earth
Primary voltage (kV) 20/3 22/3
1st secondary voltage (V) 100/3 110/3
2nd secondary voltage (V) 100/3 110/3
1st secondary accuracy 50 VA cl.0.5
class (VA) 100 VA cl.1
2nd secondary accuracy 50 VA cl.3P
class (VA)
E28678
Zero sequence core balance current transformers

(CSH type)
CSH 120 and CSH 200 core balance CT’s, provide more sensitive protection
by direct measurement of earth fault currents.
Specifically designed for the Sepam range, they can be directly connected
to the Sepam “residual current” input.
They are only different in terms of their diameter:
b CSH 120 - 120 mm internal diameter
CSH toroid CT b CSH 200 - 200 mm internal diameter.
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PE56743
Switchgear Withdrawable parts
Withdrawable
part
Extraction
table
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Switchgear Withdrawable parts (cont.)
These include: Withdrawable parts

b the circuit breaker or contactor, the disconnector
truck or the earthing truck Circuit breaker
DE57773
b the lever-type propulsion mechanism A circuit breaker is a safety device enabling
for racking in-out switching and protection of electrical distribution
b interlocks to fix the withdrawable parts networks. Installed in the MCset cubicle, it protects
onto the fixed part. all components situated downstream during
MCset circuit breakers SF1-2, switches a short-circuit.
use sulphur hexafluoride (SF6) for insulation
and breaking.
The live parts are housed in an insulating enclosure
in the sealed pressure system in compliance Earthing truck
DE57774
with IEC 62271-100. The earthing truck is a safety feature which allows
The devices used to equip the MCset range of the cubicle busbar to be earthed. It is installed
functional units have outstanding features: instead of the circuit breaker and has the same
b long service life interlock possibilities.
b maintenance-free live parts
b high electrical endurance
b very low overvoltages
b operating safety
b insensitivity to the environment Disconnector truck
DE57775
b breaking capacity and dielectric strength The disconnector truck enables the upper and lower
maintained at atmospheric pressure part of the cubicle to be short-circuited.
b low filling pressure. It is installed instead of the circuit breaker
and has the same interlock possibilities.
SF circuit breaker
PE56744
Presentation
SF range circuit breakers equip cubicles AD4 and CL4 for rated voltage values
of 24 kV.
They work on the basis of the “puffer” type principle in SF6, which is used as
a breaking and insulating medium.
Each of the 3 poles have an independent insulating enclosure which forms a filled
pressure system in compliance with IEC standard 62271-100.
Each pole forms a gas-tight unit filled with low pressure SF6 at low relative pressure of
0.05 to 0.35 MPa (0.5 to 3.5 bars) according to the performance level required.No
filling is required during the equipment’s life.
According to the performance levels, it is possible to optionally equip SF6 circuit
breakers with a pressure switch to act on an alarm in the case of a pressure drop.
SF6 range circuit breakers are actuated by a GMH type spring mechanism.
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MCset 4 range Switchgear
1 to 24 kV
Withdrawable parts 40
Accessories - Withdrawable parts extraction 42
DI switch cubicle 44
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Principle of the puffer breaking technique

DE55118
The main contacts and arcing contacts are initially closed (Fig. 1).
Pre-compression (Fig. 2)
When the contacts begin to open, the piston slightly compresses the SF6 gas
in the pressure chamber.
Arcing period (Fig. 3)
The arc appears between the arcing contacts. The piston continues its downward
movement.
A small quantity of gas, directed by the insulating nozzle is injected across the arc.
For the breaking of low currents, the arc is cooled by forced convection.
However, for high currents, thermal expansion causes the hot gases to move
towards the cooler parts of the pole unit.
Fig. 1 Fig. 2 The distance between the two arcing contacts becomes sufficient for the current to be
broken when it reaches the zero point, due to the dielectric properties of the SF6.
Sweeping overstroke (Fig. 4)
The moving parts finish their movement and the injection of cold gas continues until
the contacts are completely open.
Fig. 3 Fig. 4
Characteristics of SF circuit breakers in MCset cubicles

Electrical characteristics SF1/MCset 4 SF2/MCset 4
Rated voltage kV, 50/60 Hz 24 24 24 24
Insulation level kV, r ms 50 Hz - 1 min 50 50 50 50
kV, impulse 1.2/50 µs 125 125 125 125
Rated nominal current (Ia) A 630 b b b
1250 b b
2500 b b
Breaking capacity Isc kA, r ms 16 25 25 31.5
Making capacity kA, peak 40 63 63 80
Short time withstand current kA, r ms 3 s 16 25 25 31.5
Capacitor breaking capacity A 630 440 440 440
1250 875 875
2500 1750 1750
Rated operating sequence O-3 min-CO-3 min-CO b b b b
O-0.3 s-CO-3 min-CO b b b b
O-0.3 s-CO-15 s-CO b b b b
Approximate operating time ms Opening 50 50
for supply of releases at Un Breaking 65 65
Closing 70 70
Mechanical endurance Number of switching operations 10 000 10 000
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GMH operating mechanism

028368
SF range circuit breakers are actuated by a GMH operating mechanism that ensures a
switching device closing and opening rate that is independent of the operator.
This operating mechanism, always motorised, enables remote operation and fast
reclosing cycles.
The GMH operating mechanism includes:
b a spring system that stores the energy needed to close and open the breaker
b a manual spring charging system
b an electrical motor spring charging device that automatically recharges
the mechanism as soon as the contacts close (recharging time < 15 s)
b two mechanical push buttons for opening and closing, accessible with
the cubicle door open (circuit breaker in test position)
b an electrical closing system comprising a closing release for remote control
and an anti-pumping relay
b an electrical opening system comprising one or more opening releases
of the following type:
v shunt
v undervoltage.
b an operation counter
b an optional “operating mechanism charged” indication contact
b an end of charging contact
b a black-white mechanical “open-closed” position indicator
b a multi-pin connector to isolate auxiliary circuits in the “racked out” position.
Contact characteristics Auxiliary contacts
The GMH operating mechanism is equipped with a block of 14 auxiliary contacts
Rated current 10 A
including:
Breaking capacity AC 220 V (cos ϕ ≥ 0.3) 10 A
b 1 changeover contact for the electrical operating mechanism
DC 110 or 220 V (L/R ≤ 0.01 s) 1.5 A b 1 changeover contact for indication
b 1 contact for the shunt release.
GMH operating mechanism characteristics

Type of auxiliaries Spring charging Closing release Opening release Available contact
motor (M) (YF) Shunt (YO1-YO2) Undervoltage NC NO Ch
Single Double (YM)
Supply voltage AC (V) 50 Hz 50 - 100 - 140 - 200 - 250 - 380
60 Hz 60 - 110 - 127 - 220 - 250
DC (V) 24 - 33 - 48 - 60 - 110 - 136 - 220 - 260
Consumption AC (VA) 700 120 120 240 400/100 (1)
DC (W) 570 70 70 140 100/10 (1)
Possible combinations of b b b b 5 4 1
auxiliaries and quantities
or b b b 5 4 1
or b b b 5 3 1
or b b b b 5 3 1
or b b b 5 3 1
or b b b 5 5 1
(1) Pick-up/latched consumption.
DE57776
Wiring diagram (principle) Sm1

Sm2 Sm3
J Circuit breaker
M Spring charging motor Sn
YF Closing release
M1-M2 End of charging contact
QF Auxiliary circuit breaker contacts
KN Anti-pumping relay
SE Latched release contact
Y01-Y02 Shunt opening releases M
YM Undervoltage opening release
QF
M3 Operating mechanism charged contact
SP Pressure switch contact J
M2 KN SP M3
SQ Device ready to operate contact M1
Sm1 Closing push button (external) SQ
Sm2 Opening push button for shunt releases (external) SE Y01
Sm3 Opening push button for undervoltage releases
YF YM Y02
(external)
Sn Closing disabling contact (external)
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Switchgear Accessories
Withdrawable parts extraction
Extraction table
DE57468
Adaptable to the cubicle width, this extraction table enables:

b the withdrawable part to be removed from the cubicle
b the withdrawable part to be fitted into the cubicle.
DE57469
Extraction and lowering tool - option

Adaptable to the cubicle width, this extraction tool enables:
b the withdrawable part to be removed from the cubicle
b the withdrawable part to be introduced into the cubicle
b the withdrawable part to be lowered to the ground
b the withdrawable part to be lifted from the ground.
Racking handle
DE57582
This handle enables:

b the withdrawable part to be racked in/out
b the earthing switch to be open/closed.
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Switchgear Accessories
Withdrawable parts extraction
This table describes the safety functions available on MCset.

How to use the table
Each of the boxes describes the functional status of each circuit breaker position
and the associated parts:
Possible status
Possible status, impossible operation
Impossible status
Parts Circuit breaker positions

Insertion Racking-in
Extraction Racking-out
Removed Disconnected Test position Service
1 - Cradle Fool-proof
protection (1)
Anti-drop (2)
No opening shutters
Shutters padlocking possible
2 - LV plug Disconnected No racking-in
Connected No unplugging
3 - Circuit breaker Closed Auto-discharge No racking-in No racking-out

function (3)
Open No closing
Open position circuit breaker locking available (3)
4 - Switchboard door Open No racking-in
Closed No door opening (4)
5 - Earthing switch Open No earthing switch closing
Closed No racking-in
(1) This protection mechanism ensures that the performance levels of the circuit breaker correspond with those of the cradle.
(2) Device that prevents the circuit breaker from dropping when extracted from the cradle.
The device can be either unlocked manually or when the extraction rig is put in position.
(3) Option.
(4) Interlocking device to be fitted to the cubicle door. If there is no interlocking, the circuit breaker device should be inhibited.
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Switchgear DI switch cubicle
SM6 switch
E74222
The three rotating contacts are placed in an enclosure filled with gas to a relative
pressure of 0.04 MPa (0.4 bars).
The system offers maximum operating reliability:
Gas tightness
The SF6 filled enclosure is of the “sealed pressure system type”. Sealing tightness is
always checked in the factory.
Safety
b the switch may be in one of three positions: “closed”, “open” or “earthed”,
giving a natural interlocking system that prevents operator error. Moving contact
rotation is driven by a fast acting mechanism that is independent of the operator.
b the device combines the breaking and disconnecting functions.
b the SF6-enclosed earthing switch has a short-circuit making capacity
in compliance with standards.
Breaking principle
The outstanding qualities of SF6 gas are used to extinguish the electrical arc.
To increase cooling of the arc, a relative movement is created between the arc
and the gas. The arc strikes when the fixed and moving contacts separate.
The combination of the current and a magnetic field created by a permanent magnet
causes the arc to rotate around the fixed contact, extending and cooling it until
it is extinguished at current zero point. The distance between the fixed and moving
contacts is then sufficient to withstand the recovery voltage.
This system is both simple and dependable, and it provides improved electrical
endurance due to very low wear of contacts.
1 Enclosure
DE57486
2 6
2 Cover
3 Operating shaft
4 Fixed contact
5 Moving contact
6 Seal
1 3 4 5
DE55122
Contacts closed Contacts open Contacts earthed
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Switchgear DI switch cubicle (cont.)
Operating mechanism and auxiliaries

041497R
CI2 double function operating mechanism

b switch function:
v independent closing in two steps:
– operating mechanism recharged by a hand lever or motor
– stored energy released by a push button or trip unit.
v independent opening by push button (O) or trip unit.
b earthing switch function:
v independent closing by a hand lever.
Operating energy is provided by the compression of a spring which causes
the contacts to close or open after the neutral point is passed.
041496R
b auxiliary contacts:
v switch (2 O + 2 C)
v switch (2 O + 3 C) and earthing switch (1 O + 1 C)
v switch (1 C) and earthing switch (1 O + 1 C) if motor option.
b motor option
b opening release:
v shunt
v undervoltage (option).
b closing release: shunt trip.
b fuse blown release: any fuse blown trips the opening of the switch.
Motor option and releases

Un DC AC (50 Hz) (1)
Supply (V) 24 48 110 125 220 120 230
Motor option
(W) 200
(VA) 200
(s) <7 <7
Opening releases
Shunt (W) 200 250 300 300 300
(VA) 400 750
Undervoltage Pick-up (W) 160
(VA) 280 550
Latched (W) 4
(VA) 50 40
Closing releases
Shunt (W) 200 250 300 300 300
(VA) 400 750
(1) Please consult us for other frequencies.
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Switchgear DI switch cubicle (cont.)
Fuse ratings for MCset protection units depend, among other things,
on the following criteria:
b service voltage
b transformer rating
b fuse technology (manufacturer).
Different types of fuses with medium loaded striker maybe installed:
v Solefuse fuses as per standard UTE NCF 64.210
v Fusarc CF fuses as per IEC recommendation 60.282.1 and DIN dimensions 43.625.
For fuse-switch combination unit, refer only to the selection table and reference list of
fuses. For all other type of fuses, consult us.
Example: for the protection of a 400 kVA transformer at 22 kV, select either Solefuse
fuses rated 16 A or Fusarc CF fuses rated 25 A.
Fuse selection table

Rating in A - no overload at –5°C < t < 40°C.
Please consult us for overloads and operation over 40°C for France Transfo
oil immersed type transformers.
Type of Service Transformer rating (kVA) Rated

fuse voltage 25 50 100 125 160 200 250 315 400 500 630 800 1000 1250 1600 2000 2500 voltage
(kV) (kV)
Solefuse (UTE NFC standards 13.100, 64.210)
20 6.3 6.3 6.3 6.3 16 16 16 16 43 43 43 43 43 63 24
Solefuse (general case, UTE NFC standard 13.200)
20 6.3 6.3 6.3 6.3 16 16 16 16 31.5 31.5 31.5 43 43 63 24
22 6.3 6.3 6.3 6.3 16 16 16 16 16 31.5 31.5 31.5 43 63 63
Fusarc CF and SIBA (1) (general case according to IEC 62271-105)
20 6.3 6.3 10 10 16 16 25 25 31.5 40 40 50 50 63 80 100 (1) 125 (1) 24
22 6.3 6.3 10 10 10 16 20 25 25 31.5 40 40 50 50 80 80 100 (1)
(1) = SIBA fuses
Fuses dimensions
Solefuse (UTE standards)
ø 55 ø6 Ur Ir L Ø Weight
DE57466
(kV) (A) (mm) (mm) (kg)

24 6.3 to 63 450 55 2
450 23
35 35
Fusarc CF
ø 45 Ø ø6 Ur Ir L Ø Weight
DE57467
(kV) (A) (mm) (mm) (kg)

24 6.3 442 50.5 1.6
10 442 50.5 1.6
16 442 50.5 1.6
20 442 50.5 1.6
L 23 25 442 57 2.2
33 33
31.5 442 57 2.2
40 442 57 2.2
50 442 78.5 4.1
63 442 78.5 4.1
80 442 86 5.3
SIBA
ø 45 Ø ø6 Ur Ir L Ø Weight
DE57467
(kV) (A) (mm) (mm) (kg)

24 100 442 85 5.4
125 442 85 5.4
L 23
33 33
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MCset 4 range Installation
1 to 24 kV
Implementation examples 48
Connections 49
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Installation Implementation examples
MCset 4 layout (24 kV)
Line up switchboard
(2 supplies cubicles and 1 bussection at 24 kV)
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500 900 900 900 900 900 900 900 900 900 900 900 500
3 feeders incomer bussection incomer 4 feeders
cubicle AD4 cubicle AD4 cubicles CL4/GL4 cubicle AD4 cubicle AD4
Civil engineering with utility space

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room
entrance
(1) (1)(5)
2500 2800
(3) (4)
150 1750 1700 - 2600
(1) Minimum dimensions to be complied with when installing
the MCset switchboard.
(2) The cable basement or cable trench depth can be reduced
if it is compatible with the bending radius of the cables used.
(3) Operating distance. B A
(4) Distance needed to extract a functional unit. (1) (2)
330 550 1200
(5) Provide an exhaust tunnel above the switchboard when the
room height is less than 4 metres (see page 12).
A anchor point
B adjustment point
Note: for further information, refer to the civil engineering guide,

user and instruction manual.
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Installation Connections
Switchgear resistance to ageing in a substation depends on

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3 key factors
b The need for correctly made connections
New cold connecting technologies offer easy installation and favour durability in time.
Their design means they can be used in polluted environments with harsh
atmospheres.
b The impact of relative humidity
The installing of a heating element is essential in climates with high relative
humidities and significant temperature differentials.
b Ventilation control
The dimensions of air vents must be appropriate for the dissipated energy
in the substation. They must only sweep across the transformer environment.
Cold connected terminals
Schneider Electric’s experience has led it to favour this technology wherever
possible for optimum durability.
The maximum acceptable cable cross-section for standard assemblies are:
b 630 mm2 for incomer or feeder cubicles with single-pole cables;
b 400 mm2 for incomer or feeder cubicles with three-pole cables;
b 95 mm2 for transformer protection cubicles with fuses.
Access to the compartment is only possible when the earthing switch is closed.
Tightening torques for cables will be attained using a dynamo wrench set to 50 mN.
Dry, single core cable

Short end piece, cold connectable
Performance 3 to 24 kV - 400 A - 2500 A
Cross section mm2 50 to 630 mm2
Supplier All suppliers of cold connectable terminals:
Silec, 3M, Pirelli, Raychem...
Number of cables 1 to 8 per phase
Comments For greater cross section and number of cables,
please consult us
Dry, three core cable

Short end piece, cold connectable
Performance 3 to 24 kV - 400 A - 2500 A
Cross section mm2 50 to 400 mm2
Supplier All suppliers of cold connectable terminals:
Silec, 3M, Pirelli, Raychem...
Number of cables 1 to 4 per phase
Comments For greater cross section and number of cables,
please consult us
Connection possibilities using dry cables

Number of cables AD4 RD4 DI4
1 single per phase b (1) b b
2 single per phase b (1) b
3 single per phase b b
4 single per phase b b
1 three per cubicle b b
(1) Possibility of installing LV core balance type transformers.
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Installation Connections (cont.)
Bottom cable connection

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Cable connection height

Type of cubicle Configuration H (mm)
AD4 - RD4 630 A LV core balance CT 530
630 to 2500 A 1 set of 3 CT’s 420
2 sets of 3 CT’s 410
DI4 650
b The cubicles and cables requiring the maximum depth should be taken into
consideration when determining the depth P of a switchboard cable duct (Fig. 1).
H b When using cables of length greater than 430 mm for MCset 4, install
an additional compartment as marked (A) under the cubicle (Fig. 2).
P
Fig. 1
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Fig. 2
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Top cable connection (optional)

The additional depth is 500 mm as a standard cubicle.
Rated current In : 630 A and 1250 A
Top busbar connection (optional, fig. 3)

The additional depth is 500 mm as a standard cubicle.
Rated current In : 1250 A and 2500 A
Fig. 3
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MCset 4 range Appendices
1 to 24 kV
Cubicle equipment 52
Current transformers (Selection guide) 53
Notes 54
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Appendices Cubicle equipment
Equipment Type of cubicle

AD4 RD4 CL4 GL4 TT4 DI4
Switchgear
Circuit breaker b b
Pressure switch v v
Fuse switch b
Disconnector truck v v
Earthing truck v v
Fixed busbar b
Racking position indication contact for the withdrawable part 6 NO + 6 NC b b
Padlocking of isolating shutters for withdrawable parts v v
Locking of withdrawable part/cable compartment b
Disabling of circuit breaker operating mechanism b b
Voltage presence indicator v (3) v (3) v (3) b (3) b
Earthing switch (SMALT)
Earthing switch v v v b
Earthing switch position indication contacts 2 NO + 2 NC v (1) v (1) v (1) v (7)
Earthing switch position key locking (1) v (1) v (1) v (1) v
Electromagnetic earthing switch position locking v v v
Transformers
Voltage transformers Fixed VT without fuse Phase-phase v v v v v
(1 or 2 per cubicle)
Phase-earth v v v v v
(1 per phase)
With plug-in fuses Phase-earth v v v v v
Current transformer Single set 3 TC v v v v
Double set 6 TC v
LV core balance CT (4) v (6) v (6)
Connections
Connection with cable terminal height > 430 mm (MCset 4) v v v
Connection from top bar v v
Connection by cable from the bottom b b b
Connection by cable from the top v v
Cubicle
Protection index Enclosure IP3X b b b b b b
IP4X v v v v v v
IPX1 (8) v v v v v v
Compartments (9) IP2XC b b b b b b
Anti-arcing protection (2) 25 kA - 1 s v v v v v v
31.5 kA - 0.15 s v v v v v v
Lightning arrester v v v
Busbars
1250 A, 2500 A Exposed v v v v v v
Insulated b b b b b b
LV control cabinet
LV control cabinet key locking v v v v v v
LV control cabinet lighting (220 V AC/127 V DC) v v v v v v
Anti-condensation heating element (220 V AC/127 V DC) b b b b b
b : basic equipment.
v : option.
(1) Basic equipment with earthing switch option.
(2) According to the room in which the MCset switchboard is installed, you can choose AFL or AFLR,
and possibly an exhaust tunnel for hot gases (≥ 4 m and ≤ 4 m).
(3) Basic equipment when the cubicle is equipped with an earthing switch.
(4) Connection 1 or 2 cables per phase.
(5) Possibility of 1 phase-phase VT.
(6) Only for 630 A cubicle.
(7) 1 NO + 1 NC available.
(8) For IPX2, consult us.
(9) Compartment protection.
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Appendices Current transformers
Selection guide
Preferred current transformers:

24 kV secondary 1 A or 5 A
Accuracy class ratio AD4, RD4, GL4 CL4
Isc kA 1 s 31.5 31.5
40-80/1 or 5 v
2.5-5 VA - 5P20
50-100/1-5 v
2.5-5 VA - 5P20
75-150/1 or 5 v
2.5-5 VA - 5P20
100-200/1-1 or 5-5 v
2.5-5 VA - 5P20
150-300/1-1 or 5-5 v
2.5-5 VA - 5P20
10-20 VA - cl 0.5
200-400/1-1 or 5-5 v
5-10 VA - 5P20
7.5-15 VA - cl 0.5
250-500/1-1 or 5-5 v
5-10 VA - 5P20
10-20 VA - cl 0.5
600/1-1 or 5-5 v
7.5 VA - 5P20
20 VA - cl 0.5
750/1-1 or 5-5 v
7.5 VA - 5P20
20 VA - cl 0.5
1000/1-1 or 5-5 v v
10 VA - 5P20
30 VA - cl 0.5
1250/1-1 or 5-5 v v
10 VA - 5P20
30 VA - cl 0.5
1500/1-1 or 5-5 v v
15 VA - 5P20
30 VA - cl 0.5
2000/1-1 or 5-5 v v
15 VA - 5P20
30 VA - cl 0.5
2500/1-1 or 5-5 v v
15 VA - 5P20
30 VA - cl 0.5
v : option.
Other characteristics are available, including the possibility of having 3 secondary windings.
Please consult us detailing the type of protection or measuring required as well as
the impedance of the outside loads and the cabling.
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Appendices Notes
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Protection, monitoring and

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MCset offers you:

MCset gives you the advantages of:

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MCset is solidly based on extensive experience acquired throughout

b Interlocks and padlocks preventing operator errors.

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The PowerLogic PowerMeter replaces a full complement of basic analog

Monitoring and control

MCset can be easily:

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Strict and systematic checks

Examples of services provided

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Services provided: help with preventive maintenance

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Make up of a MCset 4 switchboard

Description of a functional unit

LSC2B The cubicle

The protection, monitoring and control system

The withdrawable part

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Normal operating conditions, according to IEC 62271-1 for indoor switchgear

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MCset 4 internal arc

Basic version (gas exhaust)

b Internal arcing detector (consult us)

Dependable mechanical control devices

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MCset 4 meets international seismic specifications.

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Choice of functional units 22

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The MCset 4 range comprises 10 functional applications.

Function Incomer Feeder

Line Transformer Generator Line Transformer Transformer

Functional unit LI-B TI-B GI-B LF-B TF-B TF-S

Cubicle AD4 AD4 AD4 AD4 AD4 DI4

Sepam protection relay Substation Transformer Generator Substation Transformer Transformer

Single line diagrams

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