Gas-Insulated Switchgear

WS
Gas-Insulated Switchgear up to 36 kV

Installation Instructions

Nr. AGS 531 596-01

Ausgabe 11/2011

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Manufacturer:
Schneider Electric Sachsenwerk GmbH
Rathenaustrasse 2
D-93055 Regensburg
Germany
( +49 (0) 9 41 46 20-0
7 +49 (0) 9 41 46 20-418

Service:
Schneider Electric Sachsenwerk GmbH
Rathenaustrasse 2
D-93055 Regensburg
Germany
( +49 (0) 9 41 46 20-777
7 +49 (0) 9 41 46 20-418
WS Contents

Remarks on this manual.............................................................................. 5

Purpose and target group............................................................................................ 5
Reference documents................................................................................................. 5
Terms and symbols used............................................................................................. 6
Abbreviations used...................................................................................................... 6
Any questions or suggestions?................................................................................... 6

1 Safety provisions............................................................................... 7

2 Technical Data.................................................................................... 8
2.1 Applicable standards........................................................................................ 8
2.2 Environmental and operating conditions.......................................................... 9
2.3 Intended use.................................................................................................... 9
2.4 Disposal after the end of service life................................................................ 9

3 Variants overview............................................................................. 10
3.1 Single busbar panel WSA.............................................................................. 10
3.2 Double busbar panel WSB............................................................................. 13

4 Packaging, transport, storage........................................................ 16

4.1 Shipping units................................................................................................. 16
4.2 Transport........................................................................................................ 16
4.3 Storage........................................................................................................... 17

5 Installation of the first switchgear panel....................................... 18

5.1 Installation of a switch­gear panel with transport device................................. 18

6 Lining up additional panels............................................................. 19

6.1 Insert adjustable bridge elements.................................................................. 19

7 Screw-fastening the switchgear panels......................................... 20

8 Installation of intermediate frame................................................... 22

9 Installation of side panel................................................................. 25

10 Fastening the panels to the foundation bar................................... 26

11 Installation of busbar sections....................................................... 27

12 Gas compartment and gas line concept........................................ 29

13 Gas compartment connections concept........................................ 30

14 Installation of IGIS............................................................................ 31

15 Pressure transmitter........................................................................ 32

16 Activating the desiccant (molecular sieve), screw- fastening

the mounting cover.......................................................................... 33

17 Evacuation of the busbar gas compartments, filling gas com-

partments to rated filling pressure................................................. 34

18 Gas pressure monitoring via pressure gauge............................... 35

19 Screwing down the earth conductor, connecting external

control lines...................................................................................... 38

20 High-voltage connection................................................................. 39

21 Screw-fasten the cover plates (Rear side of panel) ..................... 43

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22 Assembly and disassembly of transformers................................. 44

22.1 Overview........................................................................................................ 44
22.2 Safety provisions............................................................................................ 44
22.3 Important instructions for assembly............................................................... 44
22.4 Mounting voltage transformers....................................................................... 45
22.5 Removing voltage transformer....................................................................... 45
22.6 Replacement of the toroidal-core current transformers.................................. 46

23 Final work......................................................................................... 47
23.1 Final work....................................................................................................... 47
23.2 Commissioning............................................................................................... 47

24 Optional high-voltage test on commissioning.............................. 48

24.1 Power frequency withstand test of the busbar............................................... 48
24.2 Cable test....................................................................................................... 50

25 Annex................................................................................................ 52
25.1 Auxiliary products........................................................................................... 52
25.2 Coating of sealing surfaces and seals........................................................... 52
25.3 Coating the contact surfaces.......................................................................... 53
25.4 Screw locking compound............................................................................... 53
25.5 Specifications for screw connections............................................................. 54

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WS Remarks on this manual

As our products are subject to continuous further development, we reserve the right
to make changes regarding the standards, illustrations and technical data.
All dimensions specified in this manual are in millimeters.

Purpose and target group

This Technical Manual describes operation and maintenance of gas-insulated
medium-voltage switchgear units of the WS series. It is exclusively intended for use
by the manufacturer's staff or by persons certified for the WS series (training certifi-
cate).
The work described in this manual may only be performed by specialist electricians
with proven experience in conjunction with
■■ the WS series (training certificate)
■■ all relevant safety provisions.
This Technical Manual is an integral part of the product and must be stored so that it
is readily accessible at all times for and can be used by persons who are to work on
the switchgear. If the switchgear is relocated to another site, this Technical Manual
must be passed on to the new operators along with the unit.
This Technical Manual cannot describe every imaginable individual case or every
customer-specific version of the product. For information which is not included in this
manual, please contact the manufacturer.

Reference documents
The following additional ■■ purchase agreement with the stipulations regarding the switchgear-specific
documents must be complied equipment and the legal details
with: ■■ Operating Manual WS
■■ the appropriate switchgear-specific circuit diagrams / documentation
■■ the Operating Manuals of the devices installed in the switchgear:
–– voltage detection systems, e. g. IVIS (no. AGS 531751-01)
–– system for the detection of internal arcs ILIS (optional)
(no. AGS 531761-01)
–– devices in the low-voltage cabinet.
■■ the Assembly Instructions of the manufacturer of the cable connection systems
to be connected to the switchgear
■■ the Switchgear Configuration „WS”
■■ the assembly drawings supplied with the equipment.

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WS Remarks on this manual

Terms and symbols used

This Technical Manual uses certain terms and symbols. They warn about dangers or
provide important information which must be complied with in order to avoid danger
to persons and damage to equipment:

"Danger!"
This danger symbol warns about dangerous electrical voltage.
Contact with voltage may result in fatal injury!

"Warning!"
This danger symbol warns about the risk of injury. Please comply
with all the provisions identified by this symbol in order to avoid
death or serious injury.

"Important:"
This instruction symbol is used for information which is important to
avoid material damage.

Abbreviations used
Ur: Rated voltage
Ir: Rated current

Any questions or suggestions?

Do you have any questions or suggestions regarding this manual, or do you require
further information?
We always strive to provide you with the best-possible information for optimum, safe
use of our products. Thus, do not hesitate to contact us if you have any recommen-
dations, amendments or proposals for improvement.

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WS 1 Safety provisions

The work described in this manual may only be performed by specialist electricians
with proven experience in conjunction with the WS series and the applicable safety
provisions.
Read the instructions carefully before you work on the switchgear.

Applicable standards ■■ Common specifications for high-voltage switchgear and controlgear:

and regulations: IEC 62271-1
■■ Use and handling of sulphur hexafluoride (SF6) in high-voltage switchgear:
IEC 62271-303
■■ The locally applicable accident prevention, operating and work instructions
must be complied with.
■■ Installation: IEC 61936-1/EN 61936-11
■■ Operation of electrical equipment: EN 50110-11
1
The national standards applicable in the country where the equipment is to be
installed must be complied with.

Before performing work on the panels, it is essential that you comply with the follow-
ing instructions:

Danger!
Mortal danger due to high voltage. Before performing assembly
or maintenance work, the system must be isolated from high volt-
age, and earthed.

Danger!
Mortal danger due to supply voltage. Before performing assembly
or maintenance work, the system must be isolated from the sup-
ply voltage.

Warning!
Risk of injury from movable parts in mechanical drives. Before
performing maintenance work,
–– isolate the system from the supply voltage
–– release the circuit-breaker’s energy storing device by OFF-
ON-OFF operation

Warning!
After the removal of covers from a switchgear, operator safety
regarding internal arcs may be reduced unless the switchgear is
isolated from the power supply. Optimum operator safety is only
ensured if the switchgear is completely isolated from the power
supply and earthed for assembly work.

Behaviour in case of incidents or For the case of an internal fault, the WS series panels are equipped with pressure
accidents relief ports which ensure operator safety.
This Technical Manual does not include information regarding the safety of buildings
in case of internal faults (pressure load of the switchgear room and necessary pres-
sure relief ports). Pressure calculations for switchgear rooms incl. recommendations
regarding pressure relief ports can be provided on request against a fee. For further
details, please contact the manufacturer.
In case of fire or of internal faults, toxic and caustic decomposition products may be
produced. Comply with the locally applicable accident and safety provisions.
Make sure that first-aid measures are taken in case of injury to persons.

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WS 2 Technical Data

2.1 Applicable standards

Series WS switchgear units are: ■■ metal-enclosed
■■ SF6-insulated
■■ type-tested and prefabricated
■■ tested for internal faults (qualification IAC)
■■ dimensioned for indoor installation
WS switchgear units meet
Designation IEC standard EN standard
the following standards and
regulations: Switchgear IEC 62271-200 EN 62271-200
IEC 62271-1 EN 62271-1

Circuit-breaker IEC 62271-100 EN 62271-100

Earthing switch IEC 62271-102 EN 62271-102
Disconnector IEC 62271-102 EN 62271-102
Current transformer IEC 60044-1 EN 60044-1
Voltage transformer IEC 60044-2 EN 60044-2
Voltage detection systems IEC 61243-5 EN 61243-5
Protection against accidental contact, IEC 60529 EN 60529
foreign bodies and water
Installation IEC 61936-1 EN 61936-11
Operation of electrical equipment – EN 50110-11
1 The national standards applicable in the country where the equipment is to be
installed must be complied with.
Degree of protection against
Degrees of protection against accidental contact and foreign objects accord-
accidental contact and foreign ing to IEC 60529
objects
Main electric circuits IP65
Drives IP2X1
Low-voltage cabinet IP3X1
Cable compartment IP3X2
1 optional IP 5X
2 optional
Insulating gas
Insulating gas
Type acc. to IEC 60 376 Sulphurhexafluorid (SF6)
Rated pressure pre at 20 °C MPa 0.03–0.075 rel.3
3. refer to Chapter 17, page 34.

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2.2 Environmental and operating conditions

WS series switchgear may only be operated under normal operating conditions ac-
cording to the specifications EN 62271-1 or the IEC Publication 62271-1. Operation
under conditions deviating from these is only admissible upon consultation with and
approved by the manufacturer.

Ambient conditions (in accordance with IEC 62271-1)

Temperature class "Minus 5 indoors” 4
Min./max. ambient temperature °C –5/+404
Average value over 24 hours °C ≤ 354
mean rel. air humidity: 24 hour/1 month % ≤ 95/≤ 904
Installation altitude above sea-level m ≤ 10004
4 other values available on request

2.3 Intended use

Gas-insulated WS medium-voltage switchgear units are exclusively intended for
switching and distributing electrical energies. They may only be used in the scope of
the specified standards and the switchgear-specific technical data. Any other utiliza-
tion constitutes improper use and may result in dangers and damage.

Liability Disclaimers The manufacturer shall not be held responsible for damage which occurs if
■■ instructions in this Technical Manual are not complied with;
■■ the switchgear is not operated according to its intended use (see above);
■■ the switchgear is assembled, connected or operated improperly;
■■ accessories or spare parts are used which have not been approved by the
manufacturer;
■■ the switchgear is converted without the manufacturer’s approval, or if inadmis-
sible parts are added.
No liability is accepted for parts provided by customers, e.g. voltage transformers.

2.4 Disposal after the end of service life

A material and recycling data sheet can be provided on request for the disposal of
series WS switchgear at the end of its service life.
Disposal is performed as a service by the manufacturer’s Service Center which is
subject to a fee.
The operating equipment contains the fluorinated greenhouse gas SF6 mentioned
in the Kyoto protocol with a global warming potential (GWP) of 22 200. SF6 must be
recovered and must not be released into the atmosphere. When using and handling
SF6, comply with the specifications in the standard IEC 62271 High-Voltage Switch-
gear and Controlgear – Part 303 Use and Handling of Sulphur Hexafluoride (SF6).

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WS 3 Variants overview

3.1 Single busbar panel WSA

1 2

Fig. 1
1 Drive with front control panel 5 Supporting structure with cable connection area
2 Circuit-breaker compartment 6 Low-voltage cabinet
3 Busbar tank with disconnector and earthing switch 7 IVIS voltage information system
4 Cable test sockets

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Basic modules of a WSA single busbar switchgear

Circuit-breaker panel Circuit-breaker panel Circuit-breaker panel

- Circuit-breaker - Circuit-breaker - Circuit-breaker
- Disconnector / earthing switch - Disconnector / earthing switch - Disconnector / earthing switch
- Toroidal-current transformer - Toroidal-current transformer - Toroidal-current transformer
- Single cable connection - Multiple cable connection - Multiple cable connection
- flange-mounted, disconnectable volt- - disconnectable, flange-mounted
age transformers voltage transformers with primary fuse
protection (on request in case of 36 kV)

Circuit-breaker panel Bus section coupler Bus sectionalizer

- Circuit-breaker - Circuit-breaker with disconnector in the busbar run
- Disconnector / earthing switch - Disconnector / earthing switch
- Toroidal-current transformer - Toroidal-current transformer
- Single cable connection - lower busbar tie connection in gas-
- flange-mounted, disconnectable volt- filled compartment
age transformers on the busbar

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End panel End panel Busbar

Cable connection in downward direc- Cable connection in upward direction metering panel
tion for inner cone-type bushings size for inner cone-type bushings size 1 – 3, with current transformers in the busbar
1 – 3, or fully insulated conductor bar or fully insulated conductor bar terminal run
terminal

1 2
Busbar Busbar earthing 1 Cable connection and earthing for
metering panel with earthing switch in the busbar run work purposes on the busbar, e. g.
with current transformers for metal-enclosed busbar voltage
in the busbar run transformers or cable connections.
and metal-enclosed voltage transform- Inner cone-type bushings size 1
ers in outgoing feeder area, connected or 2
via cable 2 Fully insulated conductor bar ter-
minal forward, to busbar ends

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3.2 Double busbar panel WSB

1
7

Fig. 2
1 Drive with front control panel 6 Low-voltage cabinet
2 Tank with circuit-breaker 7 Cable test sockets
3 Busbar tank 1 with disconnector and earthing switch 8 IVIS voltage information system
4 Busbar tank 2 with disconnector
5 Supporting structure and cable connection

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WS 3 Variants overview

Basic modules of a WSB single busbar switchgear

Circuit-breaker panel Circuit-breaker panel Circuit-breaker panel

- Circuit-breaker - Circuit-breaker - Circuit-breaker
- Disconnector / earthing switch - Disconnector / earthing switch - Disconnector / earthing switch
- Toroidal-current transformer - Toroidal-current transformer - Toroidal-current transformer
- Single cable connection - Multiple cable connection - Multiple cable connection
- flange-mounted, disconnectable volt- - flange-mounted, disconnectable volt-
age transformers age transformers -
with primary fuse protection
(in case of 36 kV available on request)

Bus coupler Bus coupler in Bus section coupler

- Circuit-breaker single-panel width with lower busbar
- Disconnector / earthing switch - Circuit-breaker (busbar 1 analogous)
- Toroidal-current transformer - Disconnector / earthing switch - Circuit-breaker
- lower busbar tie connection in gas- - Toroidal-current transformer - Disconnector / earthing switch
filled compartment - up to max. 1250 A - Toroidal-current transformer

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Circuit-breaker panel Bus sectionalizer Busbar earthing

- Circuit-breaker with disconnector in the busbar run with earthing switch in the busbar run
- Disconnector / earthing switch
- Toroidal-current transformer
- Single cable connection
- flange-mounted, disconnectable volt-
age transformers on the busbar

1 2
Busbar metering panel End panel 1 Cable connection and earthing for
with current transformers in the busbar Cable connection in downward and work purposes on the busbar, e. g.
run upward arrangement, depending on the for metal-enclosed busbar voltage
and metal-enclosed voltage transform- busbar position, transformers or cable connections.
ers in outgoing feeder area, connected for inner cone-type bushings Inner cone-type bushings size 1
via cable size 1-3 or fully insulated conductor bar or 2
terminal 2 Fully insulated conductor bar ter-
minal forward, on busbar ends

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WS 4 Packaging, transport, storage

4.1 Shipping units

Delivery is effected in terms of prefabricated single switchgear panels. One transport
unit consists of max. 2 individual switchgear panels which are fastened to the pallet.
The busbar compartment with three-position switch, the circuit-breaker compart-
ment, the drive mechanisms and the supporting structures are mounted ready for
connection and routine-tested. The individual busbar links are mounted on site.
The standard accessories are included.

Packaging ■■ If packed exclusively for truck transport, the panels are delivered on a pallet
with PE protective film.
■■ For sea transport, the units are packed in sealed aluminium foil with desiccant
and in a closed wooden case with tightly closed wooden base (also for con-
tainer transport).
■■ In case of air transport, the panels are packed in wooden crates with a protec-
tive PE film hood (dust protection) or in wooden cases, also with closed wooden
bases, however without protective hoods (dust protection).

Important:
The weight of the entire transport unit is indicated on the packaging.

4.2 Transport
Warning!
Danger due to tipping
load.
Transport units must be
protected sufficiently
against slipping and tip-
ping during transport.

Fig. 3
Transport units must not be tipped over

Transport with forklift truck The panel may only be transported on a pallet. The entire length of the forks must be
placed under the transport unit.

Delivery
Warning!
Sufficient stability and evenness of the supporting area (floor)
must be ensured.

■■ Handle shipping units carefully when unloading and unpacking them.

■■ Shipping units must be checked upon receipt. Any damage which may have
occurred in transit must be recorded and reported to the manufacturer immedi-
ately.
■■ The consignment must be checked for completeness based on the shipping
documents.
■■ The supplier must be notified in writing without delay about any possible devia-
tions.

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4.3 Storage

Warning!
Sufficient stability and evenness of the supporting area (floor)
must be ensured.

If the panels are not installed immediately after delivery, they can be stored under
the following conditions:
■■ Panels must be stored in vertical position, and must not be stacked.
■■ Storage only admissible indoors
■■ Switchgear panels and accessories must be sealed with desiccant in aluminium
foil and be packed in a wooden crate (storage for max. two years after the date
of packaging).

+ 40 ºC

– 5 ºC

Fig. 4
Schematic diagram of storage conditions

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WS 5 Installation of the first
switchgear panel

5.1 Installation of a switch­gear panel with transport device

1. Insert transport device (included

under "transport aids" in Accesso-
ries) in panel supporting structure,
and screw-fasten.

Warning! Lifting
Move panel by rolling it
towards the installation
area over the foundation
bar structure paral-
lel using the transport
device. Pay attention to
Supporting structure
flooring ducts - risk of
accidents! To reduce
the accident hazard, Fig. 5
have the panel rolled Insert and screw-fasten transport device in panel supporting structure
to the installation area
over the foundation bar
structure by two fitters.

2. Lower panel using the transport

device. Release transport device
from the panel supporting struc-
ture.
3. For the distance dimension
between wall and panel, please refer to
refer to the installation plan. Align installation
the rear of the panel supporting
structure to the outer edge of the
foundation bar structure.
Do not yet screw-fasten the panel
to the founda­tion bar struc­ture.
This would rule out subsequent
alignment or readjustment of the
Rear of panel flush with
panel. foundation bar

Fig. 6 Fig. 7
Transport of panel to installation sur- Installation of first panel
face

Remove transport
cover

Remove mounting
cover

Fig. 8
Remove transport covers and mounting covers

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WS 6 Lining up additional panels

6.1 Insert adjustable bridge elements

1. Adjustable bridge elements under

"transport aids" in accessories.
2. Place bridge elements over the
foundation bar design, adjust
and clamp one side of the bridge
elements with the foundation bar
(wing nut screw coupling).

Warning!
Roll the individual pan-
els to the installation
area using the transport
device, over the bridge
elements and parallel
over the foundation bar
structure. Pay attention
to flooring ducts! Risk Transport device
of accidents.

3. Move panel by rolling it towards

the panel already installed leaving Transport trolley
a distance of approx. 0.5 m.
4. Coat sealing surfaces (refer to Adjustable bridge elements
Annex). Foundation bar
5. Lower panel using the transport
Fig. 9
device. Release transport device
Lining up additional panels
from the panel supporting struc-
ture.
6. Lift panel via the four setscrews in
Setscrew
the panel supporting structure.
7. Insert transport trolley (included
under "transport aids" in accesso-
ries) in panel supporting structure.
Engage four connecting pins on
the transport trolley in the left and
Panel supporting
right angular brackets of the panel
structure
supporting structure.

Fig. 10
„Lifting“ the panel via the four setscrews

Panel supporting
structure

Fig. 11
Insert transport trolley in panel supporting structure

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WS 7 Screw-fastening the
switchgear panels

Assembly drawing AGS C91098-01

1. Before screw-fastening the panel to the adjacent panels or the appropriate end plate, fasten the lateral rubber profiles to the
panel as shown in the assembly drawing.
2. Screw-fasten panel to the front cover and in the low-voltage cabinet to the adjacent panel or the end plate.

Fig. 12
Screw-fastening of the panels on the front side

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WS 7 Screw-fastening the
switchgear panels

1. Coat the sealing surfaces between

the busbar compartments and
the toroidal sealing ring with SF6
multipurpose lubricant MS (refer to
Annex). Insert toroidal sealing ring.
2. Push panel to the panel already
installed.
3. Lift panel via the four setscrews in Sealing surfaces
the panel supporting structure.
4. Release transport trolley from the
panel supporting structure.
5. Align panel via the four setscrews
in the panel supporting structure
(refer to Fig. 10, page 19) with the
busbar sealing surfaces.
6. Align panels with the panel front
(front cover / circuit-breaker area)
Sealing ring
using a rule.
7. Screw-fasten panels to each other
along the busbar sealing surfaces: Fig. 13
- without busbar cladding: Tighten Panel screw-fastening
screw couplings M8 with a torque
of 36 ± 4 Nm
Sealing surfaces
- with busbar cladding: Tighten
screw coupling M8 (not greased) Sealing ring
with a torque of 20 + 4 Nm. Panel 2

Panel 1
M 8 x 30
20 + 4 Nm
Fig. 14
Panel screw-fastening (with busbar compartment cladding

Panel 1
Sealing surfaces

Panel 2
M 8 x 25
36 + 4 Nm

Fig. 15
Panel screw-fastening (without busbar compartment cladding)

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WS 8 Installation of intermediate
frame

(for one or two current transformer Jack ring Washers

modules in line with the busbar) M 8 x 16
A10
1. Individual components of
intermedi­ate frame in switchgear
accessories.
2. Screw-fasten current transformer M 8 x 16
module with left and right adjacent Washers
panel. A10 M 10 x 20 M 10 x 20
3. Screw-fasten individual compo- Fig. 16 Fig. 17
nents of intermediate frame to Top mounting, front jack ring Top mounting, rear jack ring
each other. Tighten screw cou-
plings M8 x 16 with a torque of 36
± 4 Nm.
4. "Draw in" setting nuts M8 to the
front longitudinal sections  and
. Screw-fasten front covers.
Tighten screw couplings M8 x 16
with a torque­of 36 ± 4 Nm. Insert
mag­netic shims.
5. Drill bore-holes Ø 10 H11 in panel
supporting structure of the left and
right adjacent panel. "Draw in" set-
ting nuts M8 to the "inside" of the
adjacent panels.
6. Slip completely screw-fastened
intermediate frame between the
two panels. Align intermediate
frame with front covers along the
lined-up switchgear units.
7. Insert spacers (12 mm) and wash-
ers (1 mm) between the lower
longitudinal sections  and  and
the panel supporting structure.
Tighten screw couplings M8 with a
torque of 36 ± 4 Nm.
8. Screw-fasten upper longitudinal
1, 2 Front longit. sec-
sections  and  via two angular Drilling tions
brackets each to the left and right Ø 10 H11 3 Lower transv.
adjacent panel. Tighten screw
section
coup­lings M8 on front and rear
4, 5 Lower longit. sec-
jack rings with a torque of 36 ± 4
tion
Nm. Tighten screw couplings M10
6, 7 Upper longit. sec-
on the upper longi­tudinal section
tion
with a torque­of 72 ± 7 Nm.
8, 9 Upper transv.
section
Fig. 18
Intermediate frame

Spacer

M 8 x 25
Washer

Panel supp.
structure
Fig. 19
Bottom mounting, panel supporting
structure

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frame

6a Installation of the Jack ring Washer

M 8 x 16
intermediate frame on the busbar A10
end for busbar earthing switch
and single or double cable
connec­tion
M 8 x 16
1. Individual components of interme- Washer
diate frame in switchgear acces- A10
sories. M 10 x 20 M 10 x 20
2. Screw-fasten individual compo- Fig. 20 Fig. 21
nents of intermediate frame to Top mounting, front jack ring Top mounting, rear jack ring
each other. Tighten screw cou-
plings M8 x 16 with a torque of
36 ± 4 Nm.
3. "Draw in" setting nuts M8 to the
front longitudinal sections. Screw­
fasten front covers. Tighten screw
couplings M8 x 16 with a torque of
36 ± 4 Nm. Insert magnetic shims.
4. Drill bore-holes Ø 10 H11 in panel
supporting structure of the adja-
cent panel. "Draw in" setting nuts
M8 to the "inside" of the adjacent
panel. Insert spacers (12 mm)
and washers (1 mm) between the
lower longitu­dinal section and the
panel supporting structure. Set in
screws M 8 x 25.
5. Align intermediate frame with front
covers along the lined-up switch­
gear units. Tighten screw cou-
plings M8 on the lower longitudinal
section with a torque of 36 ± 4 Nm.
6. Screw-fasten the upper longitu-
dinal section (8) via two angular
brackets to the adjacent panel. 1 Side frame
Tighten screw couplings M8 on 2 Longitudinal sec-
front and rear jack ring with a tion
Drilling
torque of 36 ± 4 Nm.Tighten screw 3, 4 Lower transv. sec-
Ø 10 H11
couplings M10 on the upper longi- tions
tudinal section (8) with a torque of 5 Lower longit. sec-
72 ± 7 Nm. tion
6, 7 Upper transv. sec-
refer to installa- tions
tion of side panel 8 Upper longit. sec-
tion
Fig. 22
Installation of intermediate frame

Spacer

M 8 x 25
Washer

Panel supp.
structure
Fig. 23
Bottom mounting, panel supporting
structure

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WS 8 Installation of intermediate
frame

6b Installation of Jack ring

M 8 x 16
intermediate frame on busbar
end for one or two functional
units with fully insulated busbar
connection
1. Individual components of Washer
intermedi­ate frame in switchgear A10
accessories. M 10 x 20
2. Screw-fasten functional unit for Fig. 24
fully insulated busbar connection. Top mounting, front jack ring
3. Fasten side frames (1) and (2),
lower transverse sections (3) and
(4), upper transverse sections (5) refer to installation
and (6) and the intermediate bar of side panel
(7) together.
Tighten screw couplings M8 x 16
with a torque of 36 ± 4 Nm.
4. "Draw in " setting nuts M8 to the
front longitudinal sections. Screw­
fasten front covers. Tighten screw
couplings M8 x 16 with a torque of
36 ± 4 Nm. Insert magnetic shims.
5. Drill boreholes Ø 11 in panel
supporting structure. Insert screw
couplings M8 x 50.
6. Align intermediate frame with front
covers along the lined-up switch­ M 8 x 16
gear units. Tighten screw cou- Washer
plings M8 on the lower longitudinal A 10
section and the intermediate bar
(7) with a torque of 36 ± 4 Nm.
7. Screw-fasten the upper longitu- 1, 2 Side frame
dinal section (8) via an angular 3, 4 Lower transv.
bracket to the adjacent panel. sections
Tighten screw couplings M8 on 5, 6 Upper transv.
front jack ring with a torque of 36 sections
± 4 Nm. Tighten screw couplings 7 Intermediate bar
M10 on the upper longitudinal sec- 8 Upper longit. sec-
Drilling
tion « with a torque of 72 ± 7 Nm. tion
Ø 10 H11
8. Screw-fasten transverse bracket 9 Transverse
(9). Tighten screw couplings M8 x bracket
16 for connection to the functional 10 Intermediate bar
unit with a torque of 36 ± 4 Nm. 11 U section to
refer to installation installation
9. Insert intermediate bar (10) in side of side panel
frame (1) and screw-fasten it. of side panel
Fig. 25
Installation of intermediate frame

Spacer

M 8 x 25
Washer

Panel supp.
structure
Fig. 26
Bottom mounting, intermediate bar,
panel supporting struture

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WS 9 Installation of side panel

1. Side panel, cover, angular bracket, Jack ring

U section and hardware in switch- Washer
gear accessories. A10
2. Drill bore-holes Ø 10 H11 in panel
supporting structure (1). "Draw in"
setting nuts M8 to the "inside" of
the adjacent panel. M 8 x 16
3. Screw-down U section (2). Tighten M 10 x 20 M 10 x 20
screw couplings M8 with a torque
Fig. 27 Fig. 28
of 36 ± 4 Nm. "Draw in" setting
Top mounting, front jack ring Top mounting, rear jack ring
nuts M8 to U section.
4. Screw-fasten clip to rear and front
jack ring. Tighten screw couplings
M8 with a torque of 36 ± 4 Nm.
5. Screw-fasten angular bracket (3)
to the two clips. Tighten screw
couplings M10 with a torque of 72
± 7 Nm. "Draw in" setting nuts M8
to angular bracket.
6. Screw-fasten side panel (4).
Tighten screw couplings M8 with a
torque of 36 ± 4 Nm.
7. Screw-fasten cover (5). Tighten
screw couplings M8 with a torque
of 36 ± 4 Nm.
8. If the side panel is being installed
with IGIS module, the cover (5)
is screwed down after laying the
transmitter signal lines.
9. Close boreholes in side panel and
cover using caps Ø 32.

Drilling
Ø 10 H11

1 Panel supporting
structure
2 U section
3 Angular bracket
4 Side wall
5 Cover
Fig. 29
Installation of side panel

Setting nuts

M 8 x 12

Panel supp.
structure
Side panel
Fig. 30
Bottom mounting, panel supp. structure

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WS 10 Fastening the panels to the
foundation bar

1. Before fastening the panel, make sure that all the previous steps have been
accomplished.
2. Drill four fastening points Ø 8.5 mm through the panel supporting struc­ture in
the foundation bar. Tap a thread M10.
3. Slip any required shims in directly besides the fastening points. Relieve set-
screws (turn back).
4. Screw-fasten panel supporting structure with foundation bar. Tighten screw cou-
plings M10 with a minimum torque of 40 Nm (applies only to ratchet bolts with a
sufficient thread depth of 8 mm)

M 10

Panel supporting structure

Fastening points

Fig. 31
Fastening the panels to the foundation bar

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WS 11 Installation of busbar sections

Standard panel  Contact lubricant KL

(Busbar rated (service) current up to
2500 A)
■ SF6-Multi-purpose lubticant MSMS
2000/2500 A
1. Bushings, busbar sections and ● Screw locking compound „Loctite“
hardware in switchgear accesso-
ries.
In case of busbar compartment
cladding, coat grooves in bushing,
in flange, and toroidal sealing rings
with SF6 mul­­ti-purpose lubricant
MS (refer to Annex).
The individual cladded compart-
ments are sealed optimally against 1250/1600A
each other by means of toroidal
sealing rings and coating with SF6 
multi-purpose lubricant MS.
2. Insert toroidal sealing rings. Screw
down bushings and flanges. 1250A
Tighten screw couplings M6 with a ■1)

torque of 8 ± 1 Nm M 8 x 25

3. Coat contact surfaces with con- 20 ± 2 Nm
tactlubricant KL (refer to Annex). M 6 x 25
Contact surfaces must not 8 ± 1 Nm
get into contact with screw locking 5 +2/–4
compound "Loctite".
If the two agents are mixed, con-
tact will be impaired.
4. Wet threads with screw locking
compound "Loctite" (refer to An- M 10 x 25
nex). 10 Nm
●
5. Insert busbar sections, taking
account of the installation position Disc springs
of the two disc springs located on
either side, "center" between the 1) only with BB comp. dadding
bushings and screw down. Tighten
screw couplings M10 with a torque Fig. 32
of 10 Nm. Installation of busbar sections; drawing shows central panel, viewed from the
6. The busbar is screw-fastened to a mounting cover
post insulator on the left and right
end panels, and in the case of bus
coupler panels.
7. Check disconnector blades for
"hitting" the fixed contact on the
busbar (for switching on the dis­
connector, refer to the operating
instruc­tions). Due to the jerky
movements of the disconnector
blades, it may not be possible to
adhere to the dimension 5 +2/-4.
The following setting is admissible
in these cases: If the distance at
9.5 revolutions of the actuating
crank amounts to ≤ 10 mm, then
the disconnector blade may touch
the stop of the contact during the
last 0.5 revolu­tion of the actuating
crank.

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WS 11 Installation of busbar sections

Supplementary panel (Current transformer module in line with the busbar)

1. Bushings, busbar sections and hardware in switchgear accessories.
2. Remove mounting cover from the chamber.
3. Screw down bushings and flanges.
4. Coat contact surfaces with contact lubricant KL (refer to Annex). Contact sur-
faces must not get into contact with screw locking compound "Loctite".
5. Wet threads with screw locking compound "Loctite" (refer to Annex).
6. Insert busbar sections, "center" between the bushings and screw down.

Transition resistance Comply with the manufacturer’s specifications regarding the contact resistance
measurement of busbar screw measuring unit.
fastening 1. Measure transition resistance R between the individual busbar sections with
100 A DC.

Busbar rated (service) current Approximate values

[A] Resistance
R [μΩ]
1250 25
1250/1600 17
2000/2500 9

2. The measured resistance values should be comparable. If one value exceeds

the average of the other measured values by max. 20 % or more, undo busbar
screw fastening; clean contact surfaces carefully and repeat the mounting
procedure.

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WS 12 Gas compartment and gas line
concept

1. The gas compartments of circuitbreakers and busbars are separated. The clad-
ded compartments of the individual panels are interconnected by piping and, if
necessary, can be disconnected from the gas compartment of the switchgear in
question. Non-cladded gas compartments, e.g. busbar gas compartment of the
WSA type and circuit-breaker gas compartment of the WSA without cladding,
form a common gas compartment.
2. At the left end panel, or - in case of switchgear equipped with bus coupler - on
the left and right end panel, pressure transmitters are installed which transmit
the measured values to IGIS via signal lines.
3. A gas compartment diagram is available in the switchgear's "info" tray.

P2
Pressure transmitter

P1

P1 = Circuit-breaker gas compartment

P2 = Busbar gas compartment

Fig. 33
Gas compartments of WSA. Busbar compartments not cladded

P3
Pressure transmitter

P2

P1

P3 = Circuit-breaker gas compartment

P1 = Busbar 1 - gas compartment
P2 = Busbar 2 - gas compartment

Fig. 34
Gas compartments in case of WSB. The gas compartments of the switchgear panels
are connected by piping and can be disconnected from the switchgear's gas com-
partments, if necessary.

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WS 13 Gas compartment connections
concept

Connecting busbar gas lines

(only in case of busbar compartment
cladding)
Refer to gas compartment diagram.
1. Remove yellow protective caps.
Screw-fasten "bus lines" of the in­
dividual busbar gas compartments
to one another taking account of
the gas compartment diagram.
Minimum tightening torque for gas
line screw coupling: 20 Nm.
2. To prepare for evacuation of the
busbar gas compartments, discon-
nect all gas lines connecting the Fig. 35
switchgear's busbar chambers to Gas line, panel WSA with busbar compartment cladding
the "bus line". 2 Busbar
3 Circuit-breaker
Connecting circuit-breaker gas
lines
1. Remove yellow protective caps.
Screw-fasten "bus lines" of the
individual circuit-breaker gas com-
partments to one another taking
account­of the gas com­partment
diagram. Connect circuit-breaker
gas lines of the individual circuit-
breaker chambers with the "bus
line". Minimum tightening torque
for gas line screw coupling:
20 Nm.

Fig. 36
Gas line, panel WSA without busbar compartment cladding
3 Circuit-breaker

Fig. 37
Gas line, panel WSB
1 Busbar 1
2 Busbar 2
3 Circuit-breaker

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WS 14 Installation of IGIS

1. IGIS and hardware are included in separate packaging in the switch­gear acces-
sories.
2. Open flap for IGIS (magnetic plate).
3. Insert IGIS and attach the clips on the left and right rear sides; tighten by
means of a screw driver.
4. Wiring to Phoenix plug-and-socket connections according to the switchgear's
circuit diagrams.
5. Connectors of the signal cables to the pressure measuring points in question
on the IGIS (P1 - P3).
6. Close non-used inputs using a cover.

Side panel

Securing damps
left-hand and right-hand
Signal lines to the
pressure transmitter
Fig. 38
Installation and connection of the IGIS

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WS 15 Pressure transmitter

1. The pressure transmitters are in­cluded in separate packaging in the switchgear

accessories.
2. Remove the caps from the filling and extraction valves taking account of the
gas compartment diagram, and fasten the pre-assembled pressure transmit-
ters. Coat sealing rings with SF6 multi-purpose lubricant MS (refer to Annex).
3. Lay signal line in cable duct of the side panel.
4. Non-used cable lengths must be wound up and fastened to the side panel us-
ing cable clips.
5. Connect signal lines to IGIS.

Fig. 39
Pressure transmitter

Fig. 40
Mounting of pressure transmitter,
Example: WSA with busbar compartment cladding
1 Pressure transmitter for circuit-breaker gas compartment
2 Pressure transmitter for busbar gas compartment

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WS 16 Activating the desiccant
(molecular sieve), screw-
fastening the mounting cover
Activate desiccant Clean busbar gas compartments including mounting parts, removing loose particles
such as abrasion, paint, dust or precipitated moisture by means of a dry, non-fibrous
cloth.
1. The desiccant bag is located below the mounting orifice underneath a cover.
2. Tear open polybag by piercing several holes in the cover using a chisel or a
similar tool.

Desiccant bag
Cover

Fig. 41
Activating the desiccant

Screw-fasten mounting cover The welding bolts on the busbar chamber must not get into contact with SF6 multi-
purpose lubricant MS.
1. Coat the sealing surfaces on the busbar chamber, the mounting cover and the
toroidal sealing ring with SF6 multi-purpose lubricant MS (refer to Annex).
Insert toroidal sealing ring.
2. Screw-fasten mounting cover. The following tightening torques apply to screw
couplings M8:
–– Steel cover, hex. nut with ratchet 14 +2/-1 Nm.
–– Aluminium cooler cover, hex. nut without ratchet 8 +2/-1 Nm.

not lubricated mounting cover

SF6 -Multi-purpose lubricant MS

Fig. 42
Screw-fastening the mounting cover

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WS 17 Evacuation of the busbar gas
compartments, filling gas com-
partments to rated filling pressure
Refer to gas compartment diagram. Normally, the filling and extraction valves for the
busbar gas compartments and the circuitbreaker gas compartments are located on
the last but one panel.

Danger!
The switchgear must not yet be energized!

evacuate busbar gas Remove cap from extraction valve. Connect service instrument.
compartments Pre-evacuate to 15 kPa abs. Subsequently, evacuate the busbar gas compartments
The pressure data are referred to of the entire switchgear to ≤ 1 kPa abs.
+20°C and indicated as absolute
Abdeckkappe vom Absaugventil entfernen. Service-Einrichtung anschließen.
values.
Vorevakuieren auf 15 kPa abs. Anschließend die Sammelschienengasräume der
gesamten Schaltanlage auf ≤ 1 kPa abs. evakuieren.

Circuit-breaker Filling and Busbar gas

gas compartment extraction valve Filling and compartment
extraction valve

Cap

Cap

Rear wall of
switchgear panel
Fig. 43 Fig. 44
Filling and extraction valve for the Filling and extraction valve for busbar
circuit-­breaker compartment gas compartment

Filling the busbar gas Rated filling pressure, refer to name plate: pre 0.03 MPa rel.
compartments to the rated filling pre 0.05 MPa rel.
pressure pre 0.075 MPa rel.
The pressure data are referred
1. Switch service instrument over to "filling" mode. Connect gas filling device.
to +20 °C and an absolute
atmospheric pressure of 2. Insert insulating gas until the rated filling pressure is reached. Watch rated fill-
ing pressure on secondary pressure gauge of the gas refilling de­vice
0.1013 MPa.
3. Disconnect gas refilling device.

Filling the circuit-breaker gas Rated filling pressure, refer to name plate.
compart­ments to the rated filling 1. Remove cap from filling valve. Connect service instrument ("filling"mode).
pressure 2. Insert insulating gas until the rated filling pressure is reached. Watch rated fill-
ing pressure on secondary pressure gauge of the gas refilling de­vice.
3. Disconnect gas refilling device. Screw-fasten cap on filling valve.

After approx. 24 hours: A test for leakage is required when­ever gas-tight flange couplings have been made.
Leakage test by means of 1. Use a leakage detector. Observe the instructions of the leakage detector's
leakage detector manufacturer.
2. Check the flange couplings moun­ted during installation by holding the leakage
detector close to them. The flange coupling's tightness is en­sured if the leakage
detector does not react.

Dew point measurement of the 1. Use a dew point measuring device. Observe the instructions of the manufac-
insulating gas turer of the dew point measuring device.
2. Connect dew point measuring device to a filling valve. The mea­suring pro-
cedure is described in the operating instructions for the dew point measuring
device. The dew point temperature must not be higher than –15 °C.
3. Disconnect dew point measuring device. Screw-fasten cap on filling valve.

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WS 18 Gas pressure monitoring via
pressure gauge

■■ As an alternative to the IGIS gas compartment monitoring system, there

are switchgear models with ambient-temperature compensated pressure
gauges.
■■ Each circuit-breaker compartment and the combined busbar gas compart-
ments are connected to a pressure gauge each.
1. After activating the desiccant, con­nect the mounting cover (refer to Chapter 16,
page 33, screw-fastening the mounting cover), remove the cap from the extrac-
tion valve (Fig. 45, 4). Connect service instrument.
The pressure data are referred to 2. Pre-evacuate the busbar gas compartment in question without delay to 15 kPa
+20°C and indicated as absolute abs. Subsequently, evacuate the busbar gas compartments of the entire switch-
values. gear to ≤ 1 kPa abs.

Fig. 45
Pressure monitoring
1 Pressure gauge (pressure measuring device) for circuit-breaker gas compart-
ment
2 Filling and extraction valve with cap (circuit-breaker gas compartment)
3 Pressure gauge for busbar section, right-hand
4 Filling and extraction valve with cap (busbar section, right-hand)

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WS 18 Gas pressure monitoring via
pressure gauge

Filling the busbar gas Rated filling pressure, refer to name plate: pre 0.03 MPa rel.
compartments to the rated filling pre 0.05 MPa rel.
pressure pre 0.075 MPa rel.
The pressure data are referred
1. Switch service instrument over to "filling" mode. Connect gas refilling device.
to +20 °C and an absolute
atmospheric pressure of 2. Insert insulating gas until the rated filling pressure is reached. Watch rated fill-
ing pressure on the pressure gauge.
0.1013 MPa..
3. Disconnect gas refilling device. Screw-fasten cap on filling valve.

Filling the circuit-breaker gas Rated filling pressure, refer to name plate:
compartments to rated filling 1. Remove cover from filling valve (Fig. 45, 2, page 35), connect service instru-
pressure ment ("filling mode").
2. Insert insulating gas until the rated filling pressure is reached.
3. Disconnect gas refilling device. Screw-fasten cap to filling valve.

front shutter

Fig. 46
Pressure monitoring
1 Gas line, circuit-breaker gas compartment
2 Gas line, busbar gas compartment
3 Feeder, low-voltage cubicle

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WS 18 Gas pressure monitoring via
pressure gauge

Pressure indication on pressure The pressure indication on the pressure gauge is ambienttemperature compensated,
gauge i.e. the pressure indicated corresponds to a temperature of 20 °C in the switchgear
room.
The pressure indication remains constant if the operating mode remains unchanged,
even if the temperature in the switchgear room changes.

Signalling Switching functions

contact
1 closes if pre-alarm is reached during pressure drop
2 closes if main alarm is reached during pressure drop
3 (optional) closes, if the warning level is reached on pressure increase
Setting according to customer’s specification.

Fig. 47
Pressure monitoring
1 Pressure gauge (pressure measuring device) for circuit-breaker gas compart-
ment
2 Pressure gauge (pressure measuring device) for circuit-breaker gas compart-
ment
3 Pressure gauge for busbar section, right-hand
4 Filling and extraction valve with cap (busbar section, right-hand)

front shutter

Fig. 48
Pressure monitoring
1 Gas line, circuit-breaker gas compartment
2 Gas line, busbar gas compartment

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WS 19 Screwing down the earth
conductor, connecting external
control lines
1. Sections of the earth conductor,
plates and hardware included in
switchgear accessories.
2. Coat contact surfaces on earth
connector (underside of busbar
chamber), plate and section of
earth conductor with contact lubri-
cant KL (refer to Annex).
3. Screw-down plate. Tighten screw
couplings M8 with a torque of
20 ± 2 Nm.
4. Screw-down section of earth con­
ductor. Tighten screw couplings
M10 with a torque of 40 ± 4 Nm.
5. Connect earth conductor of Fig. 49
switch­gear to earth conductor of Mounting the earthing bus to the busbar chamber busbar 1
the switch­gear building (this con-
necting line is not included in the
scope of supplies).

External control lines

Cable clips, screws, spring washers
etc. are not included in the scope of
supplies..
1. Remove transport securing device
(screw coupling M6) from the
swing frame.
2. Fold swing frame out. Introduce
external control lines to the cable
irons through the opening in the
base plate. Fix external control
Fold out
lines to cable iron using cable
swing frame
clips.
3. Connect wires to terminals accord-
ing to diagram.

Fig. 50
Attachment of earthing bus line to busbar tank SS1

Fig. 51
Connecting external control lines

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WS 20 High-voltage connection

Screw-fastening the cable iron 1. Cable irons, angular brackets and hardware are included in switch­gear acces-
sories.
2. Insert cable irons and angular brackets in panel supporting structure, and screw
them down.

Connector bushings Outer cone-type or inner cone-type sockets acc. to EN 50181 are standard equip-
ment of the panels.
Available connection types: see Switchgear Configuration.

Important:
●● Cable connectors, tools, accessories (cable clips, screws, spring
washers etc.) are not included in the scope of supplies.
●● Mount cable connectors according to the mounting instruc­tions
of the cable connector's manufacturer. While mounting the cable
connectors, observe the specified tightening torques­.
●● When shrink-fitting cable boxes, make sure that the cable connec-
tion area of the panel is not heated beyond the admissible service
temperature.
●● We cannot accept any liability for consequential damage (charred
cables of the capaci­tive indicator) which might re­sult from shrink-
fitting components in the cable connection compartment using an
open flame.

Cable connectors for inner cone- 1. Remove transport protective caps

type connec­tion bushings from the connector bushings
(socket-contacts).
2. Mount cable connector accord-
ing to the instructions of the cable
connector manufacturer. Insert
cable connector in inner cone-type
connection bushing (press down)
and screw-fasten safely. Tighten Transport
screw couplings M8 with a torque protection cap
of 15 ± 3 Nm.

Important:
After the cable connector
has been inserted and
screwed down, no canti- Cable clip Adjustable
lever loads and torsio­nal cable iron
forces must act on the
inner conetype connection
bushing (risk of damage
to the inner cone-type
connection bushing).
Earth conductor
3. If necessary, re-adjust cable iron,
Abb. 52
align cables and fasten them to the
Example of cable connector for inner
cable iron using cable clips.
cone-type coupler, make Pfisterer,
system CONNEX

Connector shell with conductive If the metallic connector shell features a conductive surface in contact with the metal
contact surface with reference to cladding of the switchgear (this applies for the Pfisterer brand, system CONNEX),
switchgear's metal enclosure: the cable's Cu shield must not be connected to the connector shell (contacting). If for
operational reasons it is not possible to provide an insulation between the cable's Cu
shield and the connector shell, consult the manufacturer.
1. Coat contact surfaces of earth connection (cable's Cu shield) withcontact lubri-
cant KL (refer to Annex).
2. Screw-down Cu shield of cable to cable iron.
3. Close unused inner cone-typeconnection bushings with surge­proof dummy
plugs.

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WS 20 High-voltage connection

Cable connectors for outer 1. Mount cable connector according to the instructions of the cable connector
cone-type connec­tion bushings manufacturer. Torque for tightening the cable connection (flat termination) to the
outer cone-type connection bushing (thread M16): 40 ± 5 Nm.

Important:
If the cable connector's manufacturer specifies a different tightening
torque, the latter must be used. Do not use tightening torques exceed-
ing 50 Nm.
2. Slip cable connector onto outer cone-type connection bushing, and screw it
down. Tighten screw couplings M8 with a torque of 10 ± 2 Nm.

Important:
After the cable connector has been slipped on and screwed down, no
cantilever loads and torsional forces must act on the outer conetype
connection bushing (risk of damage to the outer cone-type connection
bushing)..
3. If necessary, re-adjust cable iron, align cables and fasten them to the cable iron
using cable clips.
4. Coat contact surfaces of earth connection (cable connector shell and cable Cu
shield) with contact lubricant KL (refer to Annex).
5. Screw-down earth connection of cable connector shell and Cu shield of cable to
cable iron.
6. Close non-used outer cone-type connection bushings with surge­proof caps.

Connector for belted cable (only Mount hose-type cable box and connecting adapter according to manufacturer's
up to 24 kV) for outer cone-type mounting instruc­tions.
connection bushing

Connecting
pin

Connecting
adapter

Adjustable
Cable clip cable iron
Adjustable
cable iron

Earth conductor

Fig. 53 Fig. 54
Example of cable connector for outer Belted cable for outer cone-type cou-
cone-type coupler, make pler, make F&G, type SKV 10D
KABELRHEYDT, type AGG 20/400
(plug-in contact)

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WS 20 High-voltage connection

Fully insulated conductor bar To verify precise contacting of the fully

connection insulated conductor bar, remove
circuit-breaker module (refer to operat-
ing instructions).
1. Fully insulated conductor bars,
rings and hardware included in
switch-gear accessories.
2. Remove cover (blanking cover).
3. Mount fully insulated conductor bar
according to mounting instructions
of the manufacturer.
4. Check precise contacting between
round conductor and fully insulated
conductor bar.
5. Insert desiccant.
6. Screw-fasten circuit breaker mod-
ule and fill it to rated filling pressure
(refer to Chapter 17, page 34).

M 8 x 40
20 ± 2 Nm
Fig. 55
Example of fully insulated conductor
bar con­nection, make Meßwandlerbau,
system DURESCA

Handling the Cu shields on high- 1. Coat contact surfaces of earth

voltage cables with ring core connection (Cu shield) with contact Cable connector

current transformers lubricant KL (refer to Annex).

Cu shield
2. Route earth connection (Cu shield)
of the conductor in question (L1, L2
Cable clip
and L3) directly on the high-voltage (insulating tape)
cable to the cable current trans­
Earth return bar
former on the insulated earth return
bar, and screw-fasten it.
Ring core CT
3. Route return line of earth connec-
tion bus line (in terms of PE con-
ductor SL, marked in yellow/green)
Earth shield bus
from the opposite earth return bar cable (SL)
of the cable current transformer to
Cable iron
the cable iron over the shortest dis­
tance, and screw it down. Fasten
Cu shield to the conductor using an Fig. 56
insulating tape or a cable clip.. Fundamental drawing, handling the Cu
shields on the high-voltage cables with
ring core current transformers

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WS 20 High-voltage connection

Current transformer in line with 1. Trailing cables ready for installation included in switchgear accessories.
busbar (current measurement on 2. Take account of obligatory assembly drawing.
the busbar) 3. Remove transport protective caps from the connection bushings (socket-con-
tacts).
4. Mount cable connector according to the instructions of the cable connector
manufacturer. Insert cable-con-nector in inner cone-type connection bush-
ing (press down) and screw-fasten­safely. Tighten screw coup­lings M8 with a
torque of 15 ± 3 Nm.

Important:
After the cable connector has been inserted and screwed down, no
cantilever loads or torsional forces must act on the inner conetype
connection bushing (risk of damage to the inner cone-type connection
bushing).
5. If necessary, re-adjust cable iron, align cables and fasten them to the cable iron
using cable clips.
Screw-fastening the dummy plug
Important:
Close unused outer or inner cone-type connection bushings with surge-
proof dummy plugs (surge­proof dummy plugs are not included in the
scope of supplies). Surge-proof dummy plugs are available from the
manufacturer of the cable connection system.

Remove transport protection cap

(made of plastic). Screw-fasten the
dummy plug.

Dummy Transport
plug protection
cap

Fig. 57
Example of dummy plug for inner cone-
type connection bushing

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WS 21 Screw-fasten the cover plates
(Rear side of panel)

Screw-fasten cover plates to the rear of the panel supporting struc­ture (cover plate
and hardware are included in the switchgear accessories).

Fig. 58
Screw-fastening the cover plate

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WS 22 Assembly and disassembly of
transformers

22.1 Overview
Voltage transformers are normally designed as metal-enclosed flange-mounted
transformers with single-pole insulation. The transformers are flange-mounted via
pluggable inner cone-type connections and can be replaced without gas handling.

Fig. 59 Fig. 60
Voltage transformer in outgoing feeder Voltage transformer on single and double busbar (flange-mounted transformer with
cable (flange-mounted transformer with disconnecting device)
disconnecting device)

22.2 Safety provisions

Danger!
When performing assembly work on voltage transformers, the ap-
propriate disconnecting device must be in earthed position (see
Operating Manual).

Warning!
After the removal of covers from a switchgear, operator safety
regarding internal arcs may be impaired unless the switchgear is
isolated from the power supply. Optimum operator safety is only
ensured if the switchgear is completely disconnected from the
power supply and earthed during assembly.

22.3 Important instructions for assembly

Important:
●● Remove grease and silicone from the contact surfaces and insu-
lating areas on the inner cone-type connectors in the tank and on
the voltage transformers before assembly.
●● Comply with the assembly instructions of the voltage transform-
ers.
●● The weight of the transformers must be taken into consideration.
Support the transformer or secure it by attaching a crane hook to
the transformer jack rings.

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22.4 Mounting voltage transformers

1. Clean and grease contact areas on the transformer connector and inside the
inner cone-type connection system (see Assembly Instructions WS).
2. Clean insulating areas on the transformer connector and the inner cone-type
connection system carefully, applying a uniform film of special paste (see As-
sembly Instructions of voltage transformer).
3. Fasten angle bracket (Fig. 61, no. 3) (2 x M8 self-locking screw, no. 2, 4).
4. Push voltage transformer into inner cone-type connection system in correct
axial direction and screw-fasten it (4 x M8 self-locking nut, no. 6)
Fasten transformer additionally to angle bracket (2 x M8 self-locking screw, no.
2).
5. Connect transformer secondary lines. Observe identification and switchgear-
specific circuit diagram.

6
2

3 4
2

Fig. 61
Mounting a voltage transformer to the busbar
1 Voltage transformer
2 Self-locking screw M8 x 20
3 Angle bracket
4 Setting nut M8
5 Inner cone-type connection system
6 Self-locking nut M8

22.5 Removing voltage transformer

1. Disconnect and identify transformer secondary cables.
2. Release transformer connections and carefully pull the transformer out of the
inner cone-type connection system in correct axial direction.

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22.6 Replacement of the toroidal-core current

transformers
Replacement of the toroidal-core current transformers is performed as a service by
the manufacturer's Service Center and is subject to a fee.

Fig. 62 Fig. 63
Design as multiple cable connection: Design as single cable connection:
current transformer package current transformer package

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23.1 Final work

Danger!
The high-voltage supply must not be connected. All active parts
must be earthed.

Clean and check assembly work 1. Clean the switchgear to eliminate soiling due to assembly work.
2. Remove all the attached information tags, cards, brochures and instructions no
longer needed.
3. Have all parts removed during the work on site been re-mounted?

Damaged paint The components are powder-coated. Minor damage to the paint can be repaired
using commercially available paint (standard colour RAL 7044 or corresponding
colour).

Checking ■■ Check the switchgear for damage which might be due to transport or assembly
work.
■■ Comparea data on the nameplate to the required ratings.
■■ Check supply voltage of the control and operating devices.
■■ Check wiring laid on the site.
■■ Check insulation gas monitoring and rated filling pressure indication on the
IGIS/pressure gauge.

23.2 Commissioning

Danger!
The high-voltage supply must not be connected. All active parts
must be earthed.

Important:
●● Refer to the operating manual of the WS series.
●● While the power supply is not available, blocking coils (locking the
interrogation lever and circuit-breaker push-button, depending on
design), are in “locked” position. An undervoltage release (option-
al) has dropped out. In this case, first perform items 3 to 5.
●● The energy storing device of the circuit-breaker drive mechanism
is charged automatically, as soon as the power supply is avail-
able.

1. Perform manual switching trials on the individual switching devices.

2. Check position indicators.
3. Apply supply voltage.
4. Check electrical functions of control and operating devices:
–– Motor drives of disconnectors and earthing switches (optional)
–– Perform manual switching trials on the individual switching devices
5. Check position indicators and interlocks.
6. Before connecting, check the connected feeder cables for phase coincidence
(see Operating Manual).

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24.1 Power frequency withstand test of the busbar

General Optionally, the busbar can be subjected to a power frequency withstand test. The
test voltage is supplied via the high-voltage terminal of a panel. To this effect, a test
unit and test cables are required, which are not included in the scope of supplies.

Warning!
Please comply with the safety provisions in Chapter 1, page 7.

Danger!
No high-voltage cables must be connected in the incoming feeder
panel for the voltage test and to the busbar. All high-voltage termi-
nals must be closed surge-proof during the test phase. Earth the
residual phases using commercially available earthing devices.

Important:
All the switching operations mentioned in this context must be per-
formed in accordance with the applicable Operating Manual WS.

Preparations 1. All panels must be isolated from the power supply, and earthed.
2. Incoming feeder panel for voltage test:
–– Remove the cable compartment cover. Mount test cable to a phase of the
high-voltage terminal. Open high-voltage terminals must be closed surge-
proof during the test phase. Earth the residual phases using commercially
available earthing devices.
–– Earth the voltage transformers and capacitive measuring connectors.
Disconnect the surge arrester.

7
4

1 3 2

6 5

Fig. 64
1 Outgoing feeder panels
2 Incoming feeder panel for voltage test
3 Voltage transformer
4 Busbar
5 Test unit (e g. high-voltage source, test transformer)
6 Test cable(s)
7 Busbar voltage transformer

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3. Busbar:
–– Earth voltage transformer / surge arrester.
–– Earth capacitive measuring connectors.
–– Close open high-voltage terminals in a surge-proof fashion.
Power frequency withstand test: 4. Power frequency withstand test of the busbar:
–– Connect test unit to the test cable.
–– Switch earthing switch in the incoming feeder panel OFF.
–– Switch disconnector and circuit-breaker in the incoming feeder panel ON.
–– Perform power frequency withtstand tests successively for all phases (L1,
L2, L3) according to the specifications of the test unit manufacturer.

Important:
Observe admissible test values for the switchgear and the admissible
test values for power frequency withstand tests after installation of the
switchgear in accordance with IEC 62271-200.

5. Once the power frequency withstand test has been completed, earth all the
tested high voltage lines again.
Comply with the applicable safety provisions!

Once the power frequency 6. Once the power frequency withstand test has been completed,
withstand test has been –– remove the test unit and the test cable,
completed, –– reconnect earthed or removed voltage transformers, capacitive measuring
connectors or surge arresters,
–– mount high-voltage cables or surge-proof covers on the incoming feeder
panel and reinsert cable compartment cover.

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24.2 Cable test

Perform cable tests on the rear test connectors (see Fig. 65).

Warning!
Please comply with the safety provisions in Chapter 1, page 7!

Important:
The busbar can be operated with rated voltage during cable tests in the
outgoing feeder (see nameplate).
Observe the assembly and test instructions for the cable fittings and
the terminating connectors!

Fig. 65 1. Isolate the outgoing feeder cable of the appropriate switchgear panel from the
perform high-voltage cable test via power supply.
rear-side test adapters 2. Isolate outgoing feeder cable in the remote station.
3. Earth the outgoing feeder cable.
4. Disconnect the following devices or earth them if this is envisaged:
–– Pluggable voltage transformers
–– Pluggable surge arresters
–– Measuring amplifiers for capacitive voltage measurement.
If non-detachable voltage transformers (connected via cable) are used, these must
be disconnected on the switchgear end and the sockets must be closed “surge-
proof” using dummy plugs.
5. Remove the test connector's dummy plugs.
6. Connect the test adapter/test cable to test sockets and test unit (observe the
manufacturer’s instructions).
Panel in test position:
Important:
Make sure that the distance between the metallic components of the
test set-up and the earthed switchgear supporting structure is suffi-
ciently dimensioned.

7. Panel in test position: In case of the intertripping circuit, the circuit-breaker is

switched off by actuation of the earthing switch towards “OFF”: Turn interrogat-
ing lever "earthing switch" and insert crank. Turn crank counter-clockwise by
1 turn, until the circuit-breaker has switched OFF. Thus, the test position has
been reached.
8. Perform cable test according to the specifications of the manufacturer of the
cable or the cable connector.

Once the cable test has been 9. Re-earth outgoing feeder cable:
completed –– Switch earthing switch completely OFF
–– Charge energy storing device
–– Switch earthing switch ON again
10. Re-connect the disconnected devices.
11. Remove test set and close test socket “surge-proof” using the dummy plug.
Cable test from the opposite side with the cables connected, on the WS switchgear:
For test set-up and implementation, refer to the instructions of the cable manufac-
turer. Refer to items 1-4 and 7-10 of this section!

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Admissible limits for the UO/U DC test voltage for 0.1 Hz AC test volt- 40–65 Hz AC test
switchgear panels in case of (Um)1 initial / repeat test age [kV] voltage [kV]
cable tests [kv] [kV] max. 15 min max. 60 min max. 60 min
6/10 (12) 34 18 12
12/20 (24) 67 36 24
18/30 (36) 76 54 36
1 Description U0/U (Um): HD 620/621 S1 or IEC 60502-2

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25.1 Auxiliary products

The auxiliary products are available from the manufacturer. The use of other auxil-
iary products is not admissible.

Warning!
Risk of injury if these products are handled improperly. Observe
the safety data sheets of the manufacturers of the auxiliary prod-
ucts.

Auxiliary products Ref. no.

Cleaning product:
Surfaces in gas tanks (white spirit, 0.5 l) S 009 002
Surfaces outside of gas tanks (bottle 1 l) S 008 152
Synthetic lubricant (KL), 0.5 kg can ST 312-111-835
SF6 multi-purpose lubricant MS, 0.75 kg can ST312-109-847
Screw locking compound Loctite® S 008 329
Transport rollers AGS 660 522-01
Transport aids (optional) S 880 061
Touch-up pen RAL 7044, silk-grey, 50 ml S 009 561
Touch-up pen, special paint (specify colour shade) S 009 562

25.2 Coating of sealing surfaces and seals

Important:
Sealing surfaces, once coated with SF6 multi-purpose lubricant, should
not be touched, if possible. Any contamination may impair function
(leakage).

1. Sealing surfaces, seals (cord sealing rings) and grooves for cord sealing rings
must be cleaned with particular care using cleaning agent for insulating gas
compartments and a lint-free cloth.
2. Check visually for cleanness.
3. Immediately afterwards, apply SF6 multi-purpose lubricant MS using a nylon
brush or a leather cloth.
4. Use the nylon brush or the leather cloth only for this work and store them in a
place where they are protected against soiling.

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25.3 Coating the contact surfaces

Important:
Contact areas, once coated with synthetic lubricant (KL), must not be
touched.

1. Contact surfaces must be subjected to preliminary treatment before screw-

fastening (see Table below).
2. Immediately after the pre-treatment, coat both contact surfaces sparingly with a
thin and uniform film of synthetic lubricant (KL) so that the space between the
contact surfaces is completely filled once the screws have been fastened.

Material of contact surfaces Pre-treatment

silver-plated Clean1
Copper or copper alloy Clean1, expose metallic surface2
Aluminium Clean1, expose metallic surface2
Steel Clean1, expose metallic surface2
Galvanized steel Remove passivation, not, however, the zinc
layer3
Sheet metal, hot dip galvanized Clean1; passivation need not be removed
1
Clean by means of a lint-free cloth; use cleaning agent in case of serious con-
tamination
2
Expose metallic surface
- by treating the entire surface with emery cloth or a rotating grinding tool (grain
size 100 or 80) or
- using a wire brush which is clearly marked for use exclusively for aluminium or
exclusively for copper
3
using a brass brush, steel brush

25.4 Screw locking compound

Important:
●● Observe the specifications of the manufacturer of the screw lock-
ing compound.
●● In case the thread reach exceeds 1.2 x the screw diameter and in
case of blind hole threads, only wet the nut's thread.

1. Preparing the thread surfaces: clean and degrease thread surfaces using
cleaning agent and a lint-free cloth.
2. Application of adhesive: Coat the entire circumference of 2 or 3 threads in the
area to be glued with liquid screw locking compound.
Max. time for positioning: 60 sec.

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25.5 Specifications for screw connections

Important:
●● The threads of screws and bolts must generally not be pre-treat-
ed!
●● Max. tolerance for the effective tightening torques: ±15%
●● The nut must correspond in strength to the grade of the screw/bolt
used or be of better quality.
General screw connections
Grade or material
Self-locking screw
Screw/bolt Plastic ≥ 8.8 ≤ 10.9
≥ 8.8
Thread Ø Tightening torques [Nm]
M4 0.25 2.6
M5 0.5 5.0 7.0
M6 0.8 8.8 12.3
M8 1.8 21.0 30.0
M 10 3.5 42.0 59.0
M 12 6.0 70.0 97
M 16 12 170
M 20 330

Screw connection for current Screw connection for terminal

transmission strips
Screws and bolts: Grade ≥ 8.8

Conductor material: copper Thread Ø Tightening

Thread Ø Tightening torques [Nm]
torques [Nm] M 2.5 (M 2.6) 0.5
M6 6.5 M3 0.7
M8 17 M 3.5 1.0
M 10 35 M4 1.5
M 12 68 M5 2.5
M 16 135

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