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Content
1. UniSwitch Switchgear System Description ........................................ 3
1.1 Introduction ............................................................................. 3
1.2 Service conditions ................................................................... 3
1.3 Technical details ..................................................................... 4
1.4 Construction of the switchgear and
main components ................................................................... 5
2. Interlocking ....................................................................................... 7
2.1 General ................................................................................... 7
2.2 Interlocking unit ....................................................................... 7
2.3 Normal interlocking ................................................................. 8
2.4 Additional interlocking ............................................................. 8
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1. UniSwitch Switchgear
System Description
1.1 Introduction 1.2 Service conditions
The UniSwitch switchgear system is an air insulated, The switchgear is intended for use in normal indoor
metal enclosed, cubicle type switchgear arrangement. service conditions as defined in table 1 below from
The system includes several standardised cubicles the relevant IEC standards. If the conditions where
which can be delivered either as a complete switch- the switchgear are to be installed deviate from the
gear or as individual cubicles. normal service conditions defined in the IEC standards,
it has to be agreed separately with the manufacturer.
The UniSwitch switchgear system uses standard com-
ponents such as switch-disconnectors, SF6- or vacuum Table 1.Normal indoor service conditions according
circuit-breakers, earthing switches, instrument trans- to IEC standards.
formers and secondary apparatus. By combining the
standard components, a system which offers a wide Ambient air temperature
range of different device arrangements can be made. Maximum + 40°C
Maximum 24 h average temperature + 35°C
The UniSwitch switchgear system is designed for use Minimum 24 h average temperature - 5°C
in general and industrial applications in 3,6 24 kV Recommended (minimum) + 5°C
electrical distribution networks.
Altitude above sea level
The system complies with the following IEC standards: Maximum 1000 m
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Rated current I A
r
Busbar 630/1250 630/1250 630
Feeder 630 630 630
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Higher values are possible if required by other national standards.
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3. Cable Compartment
About 75 % of the cubicle volume is reserved for 3
the incoming/feeder cable connections, fuses, earthing C 5
switches or instrument transformers.
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2. Interlocking
2.1 General 2.2 Interlocking unit
Interlocking includes: Permitted control operations of the UniSwitch switchgear
and the three position SFG switch-disconnector are
1) Normal interlocking which is fitted as standard in defined by position of the selector of the interlocking
every cubicle. mechanism.
Position 1: Operation
SFG switch-disconnector can only be operated close-
open. The cable compartment door cannot be opened.
Position 2: Padlock
SFG switch-disconnector cannot be operated and
the cable compartment door cannot be opened.
Position 3: Test
SFG switch-disconnector can only be operated open-
earthed. The cable compartment door cannot be
opened. (Note: Refer to point 2.3).
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The use of the interlocking system and permitted operations are shown in the figure below.
Door
closed
Switch-
disconnector
position
Door
open
Locked in Padlock position: Additional locks such as Castell and Ronis are also
Switch-disconnector is in open position, it cannot be possible.
operated.
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3. Method of Operation
Check that the interlocking selector is in the Operation (2) position and that
1 the notch on the shaft end is pointing down (3).
Put the operating handle into the hole so that the guide key goes into the notch
3 on the shaft. Turn the operating handle clockwise about 80 degrees until
the switch-disconnector closes.
Put the operating handle into the hole so that the guide key goes into the notch
on the shaft.
Turn the operating handle anti-clockwise about 80 degrees until the switch-
disconnector opens.
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Put the operating handle into the hole so that the guide key goes into the
notch on the shaft.
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Check that the notch on the operating shaft is pointing to the right (3).
Put the operating handle into the hole so that the guide key goes into the notch
on the shaft.
Turn the operating handle clockwise about 80 degrees until the switch-
3 disconnector opens and moves from the earthed position.
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1. Lift the door using the handle. 2. Pull the door away.
C lo s e d
O p e n
Closing the door: Lift the door first on the door step The door to the control and secondary apparatus
and then close it. Ensure that the door is properly closed compartment can be opened by turning the handle in
by pushing it downwards. a clockwise direction, and closed by turning in an anti-
clockwise direction.
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Table 3. Characteristics of separable voltage detecting systems (all values refer to 50 Hz).
The separable voltage indicating system, together with The separable voltage indicating system will operate
the standard IEC 61243-5 voltage indicator has to show reliably over a temperature range of - 25°
+ 50°C.
that the cubicle is live if the phase voltage Uv is between
0,45 x Un < Uv < 1,2 Un (Un switchgear 3-phase rated Short-circuit plugs shall not be used in systems with
voltage). On the other hand the system is to indicate resonant earthed or insulated neutrals.
that the cubicle is dead if the voltage U v < 0,10 x Un.
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3 o
For the UniSwitch switchgear under normal service
conditions maintenance intervals and measures accor- 4 o
ding to table 4 are recommended. In more demanding
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conditions, for example areas with high pollution levels,
three year intervals are recommended for all maintenance
measures. Measure 1:
Tighten all electrical connections (main busbars, switches,
The switch-disconnectors 1- and 2-spring mechanisms measuring devices, cables, etc.) to the correct torque as
are maintenance free and do not require any lubrication. detailed in the installation instructions.
Measure 4:
Connect the auxiliary control voltage but ensure that no
remote signals can activate the components. Perform
one electrical operation sequence on all motor operated
devices and tripping mechanisms.
Measure 5:
Cleaning of busbar compartment and cable compart-
ment.
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6. Trouble Shooting
Problem Action
Switch-disconnector cannot be closed. Check that the switch is in the open position.
Check that the interlocking selector is in the
Operation position.
Turn the operating handle clockwise.
Switch-disconnector cannot be opened. Check that the switch is in the closed position.
Check that the interlocking selector is in the Operation
position.
Turn the operating handle anti-clockwise.
Switch-disconnector cannot be moved to the earthed Check that the switch is in the open position.
position. Check that the interlocking selector is in the Test
position.
Turn the operating handle clockwise.
Switch-disconnector cannot be moved from Check that the switch is in the earthed position.
the open to earthed position. Check that the interlocking selector is in the Test
position.
Turn the operating handle clockwise.
Cable compartment door will not open or close. Check that the switch is in the earthed position.
Check that the interlocking selector is in the Door
open position.
Switch-disconnector will not close or open. Check that the switch is not in the earthed position.
Check that the interlocking selector is in the Operation
position.
Check that the auxiliary power supply is connected.
Switch-fuse cubicle
Switch-fuse will not close. If the switch is in the open position due to a fuse
trip or motor operation, the notch on the operating shaft
is to be turned downwards before the switch can be
operated to the closed position.
Check to see if a fuse has blown.
The switch-fuse has not operated even Check that the fuse is correctly fitted so that
though a fuse has blown. the trip pin indicator is pointing upwards.
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Problem Action
The cable compartment door will not open. Check that the switch is in the earthed position.
Check the interlocking selector is in the Door
open position.
Remove the key from the circuit breaker before opening
or closing the door.
The circuit breaker will not go to the closed Ensure that the closing spring is fully charged,
position. and that the interlocking coil is not energised.
Check that the circuit breaker key is in place and turned
to the correct operating position.
Check that the circuit breakers auxiliary voltage
plug is properly locked into the socket.
Check that the control pin is on its position (HAD-US).
Instrument Transformers
Secondary measurements from the current Check that all shorting links on the secondary terminals
transformers are not possible. of the current transformers have been removed.
Check the connections.
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7. Recycling Instructions
7.1 General 7.2 Packing Materials
The UniSwitch switchgear system is designed so that The purpose of the packing material is to protect the
during all stages of manufacture, storage, delivery and product from mechanical damage and moisture during
operation, environmental hazards are kept to a transport and storage.
minimum. Attention has been paid to recycling of raw
materials, and the minimal use of fresh raw material. The The packing material used for the switchgear is ply-
environmental impact of the product has been estimated wood, unplanned wood products, anti-static polythene
by life cycle analysis. film, polythene shrink wrap, VCI-inhibition film, tape,
folded cardboard and polystyrene reinforcements and
U s e o f corner protectors.
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