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FBX
Gas Insulated Ring Main Unit

In electrical energy distribution, responsible handling of ecological resources requires the use of economical medium voltage switchgear units with low acquisition and operating costs, proven reliability and the flexibility to adapt to different system requirements.

AREVA T&D's environmentally friendly products and systems are ideally suited for this role thanks to their long service life, compact design and recyclability. The FBX gas insulated ring main unit is a leading product from both an economical and ecological point of view. THE ECONOMICAL AND ECOLOGICAL SOLUTION With a wide choice of options, our FBX is well suited to meet our customers specific requirements up to 24 kV. The use of specially selected materials and high quality production methods ensure reliability and extremely low life cycle costs. The well proven, sophisticated components that make up FBX offers virtually zero maintenance. The entire chain from production to operation and up to disposal has been designed to systematically save natural resources. FBX meets the latest requirements of IEC international standards and many national standards including China National Standards (GB) and the GOST standards of the Russian Federation.

Customer benefits Economical and compact design Extendable to your needs Easy installation without gas work Independence from environmental influences Long service life and low life cycle costs Environmentally friendly and easily recyclable product

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FBX
Gas Insulated Ring Main Unit

ECONOMICAL AND FLEXIBLE The FBX ring main unit is small enough to be located wherever it is needed. With its compact design the unit is delivered ready for immediate connection. The choice of the primary and secondary components meet the requirements for operation in the distribution networks of public power supply companies, industries and infrastructures. FBX can be supplied as a panel of up to four switching units within a gas-filled compartment. Available in two variants FBX-C (non-extendable) and FBX-E (extendable) the switchgear can be used in all secondary electricity distribution applications. The FBX-E can be installed easily without requiring gas work. The FBX gas-insulated ring main switchgear provides a choice of switch disconnectors, switch fuse combinations and vacuum circuit breakers.

OUTSTANDING ENVIRONMENTAL INDEPENDENCE AND OPERATOR SAFETY FBX provides maximum operational reliability and operator safety thanks to: > its independence from environmental influences > corrosion-proof chromium-nickel steel gas-filled metal-clad compartments > continuous switchgear interlocking. The FBX gas chamber is a hermetically sealed pressure system, designed according to IEC 60694 and EN 60694. This eliminates the need for insulating gas to be replenished during the switchgears service life. The colour-coded control panel displays operational status in a very clear and straightforward manner.

Single cable connection

Double cable connection

1 cable and 1 surge arrester

EASY AND RELIABLE CABLING Spacious cable connection compartments allow easy and reliable cabling with a choice of cable connection systems: > Fully insulated > Metal enclosed > Partially insulated. Up to two connectors per phase can be acommodated within the switchgear profile. USER FRIENDLY OPERATION Operation of FBX is simple and safe, with clear displays and reliable mechanisms: > Mimic diagram with integrated mechanical position indicators and operation facilities > Integrated interlocks for fool-proof protection against misoperation > Padlocking for all operation facilities available.

A WIDE RANGE OF APPLICATIONS FBX ring main units can be used in non-accessible or walk-in substations as part of secondary distribution networks, for example: > Public power supply systems > Wind farms > Industrial areas > Industries > Buildings > Infrastructures.

Gas insulated ring main units FBX

the economical and ecological solution

Available versions
A wide choice of options to meet your specific requirements
FUNCTIONAL UNITS FBX is available in non-extendable and extendable versions with the following functions: C = Cable-feeder with switch disconnector T1 = Transformer-feeder with switch fuse combination T2 = Transformer-feeder with vacuum circuit-breaker R = Busbar riser RE = Busbar riser with earthing switch.
TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS >> Rated voltage >> Rated lightning impulse withstand voltage >> Rated power frequency withstand voltage >> Rated nominal current of busbar kV kV kV A 12 75 28 630 630 200 400/630 16/201) 16/201) 40/50 40/50 50/60 48 FBX 17.5 95 38 (42) 630 630 200 400/630 16/201) 16/201) 40/50 40/50 50/60 60 0.03 24 125 50 630 630 200 400/630 20 161) 40/50 40/50 50/60 96
Products-L3-FBX-EN-V1-70809 - - AREVA - 2005. AREVA, the AREVA logo and any alternative version thereof are trademarks and service marks of AREVA. All trade names or trademarks mentioned herein whether registered or not, are the property of their owners. - 389191982 RCS PARIS - Creation: LEtroit Unlimited - Printed in France. Our policy is one of continuous development. Accordingly the design of our products may change at any time. Whilst every effort is made to produce up to date literature, this brochure should only be regarded as a guide and is intended for information purposes only. Its contents do not constitute an offer for sale or advise on the application of any product referred to in it. We cannot be held responsible for any reliance on any decisions taken on its contents without specific advice.

>> Rated nominal current for cable feeders C max. A >> Rated nom. current for transf. feeders T1 max. A >> Rated nom. current for transf. feeders T2 max. A >> Rated short time withstand current 1s >> Rated short time withstand current 3s >> Rated peak withstand current >> Rated making withstand current >> Rated frequency >> Cable testing (DC) voltage 15 min. >> Rated filling pressure SF6 at 20C kA kA kA kA Hz kV MPa

>> IAC classification acc. to IEC 62271-200: AF and AFL 20 kA (1s) Type tested acc. to IEC 62271-200 / EN 62271-200. 1) Higher ratings or detailed information are available on request.
Variants:
RE RE 1380 C T1 T2 C

2 functional units

FBX-C versions (non-extendable)

680 RE T1 720

3 functional units Variants:

C C 1380 C C R R 1000 C 720 T1 C C C RE RE R E RE C T1 T2

1 functional unit
Variants: C R 1380

1 functional unit
Variants: T1 T2 1380

2 functional units
Variants: RE RE 1380 C T1 T2 C

T1 T2 T1 T2 C

RE

720 370 C 500 T1

720 690 RE T1

720

4 functional units Variants:

C C 1380 C C C C C T1 T2 C C C C C C T1 T2

3 functional units
Variants: C C 1380 C R C C 720 T1 C 1010 C T1 720 R C C RE RE C RE RE T1 T2 T1 T1 C T2 T2

4 functional units
Variants: C C 1380 C C C C C T1 T2 C C T1 C T2 C T1 C T2 C C

T1 T2 C

1320 C C

1330 C C

720 T1

FBX-E versions (extendable)

1 + 4 functional units
Variants: C C C C T1 T2 C C C C T1 C C C C C C C C C C T1 T2 T1 T2 T1 T2

T1 C T2 C T1 C T2 C

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