Circuit breakers

SF
1 to 40.5 kV
SF6 switchgear
 SF
circuit breakers
1 to 40.5 kV

contents
page
SF6 gas
the universal technology 2
for medium voltage
the switchgear manufacturers' gas 3
breaking technique
auto-compression technique 4
operating 5
general
a high-performance 6
and reliable range
certified quality: ISO 9001 7
electrical characteristics 8
description
SF1 circuit breaker 10
SFset circuit breaker 11
SF2, ISF2, circuit breaker 12
auxiliaries 13
operating mechanisms
and diagrams
SF1/SFset circuit breaker 14
SF2 circuit breaker 16
protection and control/monitoring
protection units 18
VIP13 protection unit 20
VIP17 protection unit 21
VIP200/VIP201 control units 22
time/current curves 25
dimensions
SF1, SFset 28
SF2, ISF2 30
identification of units
examples of rating plates, 31
inspection sheet
order information 32

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SF circuit breakers, 1 to 40.5 kV
SF6 gas

the universal technology for medium voltage

mastering difficult currents
The absence of overvoltages is one of the
numerous advantages of the SF6 breaking
technique, eliminating the need for arresting
devices to reduce switching surges.
Short-circuit currents
The short duration of the arc in the breaking
chamber and the rapid recovery of the SF6
dielectric properties enable SF6 switchgear
to break fault currents up to 50 kA rms.
Capacitive currents
SF6 switchgear does not provoke multiple
restrikes. Capacitive currents (lines,
unloaded cables, capacitor banks) can
therefore be interrupted without creating
overvoltages that could damage equipment
connected to the network.
Low inductive currents
Using the SF6 breaking technique, the
chopping current, resulting from the
instability of the arc at low currents, is
reduced to a very low level. The
corresponding overvoltage is therefore
considerably reduced to a level that cannot
damage equipment.
Numerous tests carried out in national and
international laboratories have shown that
multiple restrikes (opening) or prestrikes
(closing) do not occur with SF6 switchgear.
SF6 switchgear ensures surge-free
breaking, eliminating successive dielectric
breakdowns and the need for surge-
arresting devices.

the experience of a major

manufacturer
Given its pioneer work in the puffer-type SF6
technique, Merlin Gerin naturally played a
decisive role in developing further
applications of the technique.
Merlin Gerin is today one of the foremost
manufacturers of SF6 switchgear, with:
■ more than twenty years of industrial
experience using SF6 techniques,
■ more than 500 000 switchgear units
installed around the world,
It has developed a wide range of high-
performance and reliable units, operating
faultlessly on all five continents.
The company continuously innovates to
improve performance levels. In 1989, it
introduced a product based on a new
concept, the SFset circuit breaker with
integrated protection functions.
SF6 switchgear is thus capable of meeting
the most demanding requirements of public
and industrial distribution networks world-
wide, up to 40.5 kV.

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the switchgear manufacturers’ gas
F a widely available gas sealed pressure system
Like all gases in current use, SF6 is All Merlin Gerin switchgear is of the sealed
available in all countries of the world. pressure system type in accordance with the
SF6 is non-toxic. IEC 56 definition (appendix EE).
F
Enclosures are filled to a low relative
F a non-inflammable gas pressure of 0.05 to 0.35 MPa (0.5 to
F S SF6 is an inert gas and does not sustain
3.5 bars).
The seal and the for-life lubrication of the
combustion.
rotary seals is provided by an oil film.
In the MV circuit breaker field, for example,
a very stable gas on more than 20 000 SF6 switchgear units
F The high stability of SF6 gas is due to the installed by the French electrical utility
6 covalent bonds of its molecule. (EDF), the annual fault rate related to seal
problems is less than 0.05 %.
an insulating gas
F
The dielectric strength of SF6 is superior to
endurance
that of most known media, reaching 5 times The mechanical and electrical endurance of
that of air at a pressure of a few tenths Merlin Gerin SF6 switchgear is far above
of MPa. that recommended by the IEC.
This equipment meets the needs of power
networks, even those operating under the
a breaking gas most severe conditions.
SF6 is "the" breaking gas offering a number
of advantages:
■ high capacity for carrying the heat
very low maintenance
produced by the arc. The arc is rapidly The electrical contacts, housed in a sealed-
cooled by convection during arcing; for-life enclosure, require no special
■ high radial thermal conduction and maintenance.
high electron capturing capacity; The operating mechanism requires only
when the current passes through zero: minimum maintenance at intervals
■ the SF6 permits rapid heat exchange from depending on the conditions of use.
the centre of the arc towards the exterior, Under normal operating conditions, no
■ the fluorine atoms, which are highly preventive maintenance is required before
electro-negative, act as veritable "traps" for 10 000 operations or 10 years of service.
electrons; since it is the electrons which are
mainly responsible for electric conduction in
the gas, the gap between the contacts
recovers its initial dielectric strength through
this electron capture phenomenon at current
zero.

anticipated service life:

more than 30 years
The breaking system is designed to operate
without maintenance for many years with in
particular:
■ no need for any SF6 refilling throughout
the service life of the unit, thanks to SF6 gas
recombination after breaking,
■ no continuous pressure monitoring.

insensitivity to the
environment
In addition to the active parts (for breaking),
the sealed enclosure contains the essential
mechanical parts (for mechanical
transmission).
The result is a fully insulated system.
Furthermore, the long creepage distances of
the insulated enclosures contribute to high
insensitivity to the outside environment.

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SF circuit breakers, 1 to 40.5 kV
breaking technique

auto-compression technique
1 1 Upper current terminal. pole-unit description
2 Insulating enclosure.
3 Fixed main contact. The SF pole unit consists of:
■ a main circuit with:
2 4 Fixed arcing contact.
■ upper current terminal (1),
5 Moving arcing contact.
■ fixed main contact with self-wiping blades
6 Insulating nozzle.
7 Moving main contact. (3),
■ moving main contact (7),
8 Moving piston.
■ lower current terminal (10);
9 Pressure chamber.
■ a breaking circuit with:
10 Lower current terminal.
3 11 Connecting rod. ■ fixed arcing contact (4),
■ moving arcing contact (5);
12 Crank.
■ an auto-compression system with:
4 13 Sealing system.
■ pressure chamber (9),
5 14 Shaft.
■ moving piston (8),
6 15 Molecular sieve.
7 ■ insulating nozzle (6);
16 Bottom cover.
8 ■ a transmission mechanism with:
■ shaft (14),
■ crank (12),
9 ■ connecting rod (11);
■ a sealing system (13) of the "sealed
pressure system" type according to the
definition in IEC 56 appendix EE;
■ an insulating enclosure (2) containing all
the active components, including:
10 ■ SF6 at low relative internal pressure,
■ molecular sieve (15),
■ bottom cover (16).
11
principle
Simplicity
The movement of the arcing contacts
compresses a small volume of gas behind a
12 piston. The compressed gas is trapped and
cannot escape between the arcing contacts
13 until they begin to separate.
This pre-compression stage produces an
14 instantaneous difference in pressure making
it possible to inject the gas by forced
convection.
Efficiency
15 Injection of a small quantity of gas between
the contacts suffices to “ smother ” the arc
16 by electron capture. This technique breaks
low currents and short-circuit currents with
equal effectiveness.
Clogging effect
During breaking of heavy currents, the
cross-section of the arc is equal to that of
the inside of the injection nozzle at full
breaking capacity, which considerably
reduces the flow of the injected gas. That is
the clogging effect.
The phenomenon has two beneficial results:
■ storage, before the current passes through
zero, of almost all the compressed gas;
■ limiting of the arcing energy by the braking
of the moving parts, thus limiting the length
of the arc.
Moreover, during breaking of low currents,
the mass flowrate is reduced and breaking is
surge-free.

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 operation
SF6 circuit breakers use the SF6 auto-
compression technique.
The main contacts and the arcing contacts
are initially closed (fig. 1).
Pre-compression (fig. 2)
When the contacts begin to open, the piston
slightly compresses the SF6 gas in the
pressure chamber.
The arcing period (fig. 3)
The arc then forms between the arcing
contacts. The piston continues its downward
movement. A small quantity of gas, directed
by the insulating nozzle, is injected onto the
arc.
For the breaking of low currents, the arc is
fig. 1 cooled by forced convection.
However, for high currents, thermal
expansion transfers the hot gases toward
the cold parts of the pole unit.
Due to the dielectric properties of SF6, the
gap between the two arcing contacts is
sufficient at the first current zero to
definitively interrupt the current.
Sweeping overstroke (fig. 4)
The moving parts finish their travel and the
injection of cold gas continues until the
contacts are completely open.

fig. 2

fig. 3

fig. 4

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general

a high-performance and reliable range

wide choice
Progress and innovation in SF6 technology
has led to a number of important
breakthroughs in the field of MV
switchgear.
The high performance levels and the
reliability of Merlin Gerin circuit breakers are
largely a result of the remarkable properties
of SF6 gas.
The many ways of implementing SF6
technology have led to a wide range of
switchgear units.

flexible installation
Small in size, SF6 switchgear is available in
a number of versions:
■ basic fixed units;
■ fixed units on support frames;
■ withdrawable units (please consult us).
Most can be equipped with either front or
side operating mechanisms.

intelligent and autonomous

SF1 and SF2 circuit breakers
SF1 and SF2 circuit breakers are used with
the standard protection units (Sepam,
Statimax).
SFset circuit breakers
SFset circuit breakers integrate, in a single
unit, the different functions customarily found
in separate compartments.
They are equipped with a fully autonomous
protection system, operating without any
auxiliary source and including:
■ a set of current sensors installed on the
lower terminal of the pole unit;
■ a VIP electronic protection unit;
■ a low-consumption Mitop release.
The various types of units available make it
possible to implement multifunction
protection systems.

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certified quality: ISO 9001
a major advantage
In each of its sites, Merlin Gerin has set up a
functional organisation vested with the
responsibility of verifying quality levels and
ensuring correct implementation of
standards.
Company procedures are:
■ uniform throughout all departments;
■ recognised by numerous customers and
inspection organisations such as the French
Electrical Authority, Framatome, SSIA
(French Military Procurement Surveillance),
General Electric, etc.
Furthermore, it is the rigorous application of
procedures that has enabled certification by
an independent organisation, the French
Association for Quality Assurance (AFAQ).
The quality system of the MV department
has been certified for conformity with the
ISO 9001 quality assurance standard.

severe and systematic

inspections
During production, each circuit breaker
undergoes routine testing to ensure quality
and conformity. The following points are
checked:
■ pole-unit seals;
■ mechanical operation of the unit and any
associated locking systems;
■ simultaneous closing of contacts;
■ insulation level at industrial frequency;
■ resistance of the main circuit;
■ insulation level of auxiliary circuits;
■ electrical resistance of the auxiliary
circuits;
■ operating speed;
■ operating cycle;
■ operating times.
Results are indicated on the test certificate
for each unit.

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SF circuit breakers, 1 to 40.5 kV
general (cont.)

electrical characteristics

type SF1 circuit breaker

CEI 56, VDE 0670, BS 5311, UTE C 64-100/101

rated voltage (kV 50/60 Hz) 17.5 24 36
insulation level kV rms 50 Hz-1 min 38 50 70
kV impulse 1.2/50 µs 95 125 170
rated current 400 ■ ■ ■ ■ ■
la (A) 630 ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■
1250 ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■
2500
3150
breaking capacity at (kV) : i 17,5 12.5 20 25
Isc (kA rms) 24 12.5 16 20 25
36 12.5 20 25
40,5
making capacity (kA peak) 31.5 50 63 31.5 40 50 63 31.5 50 63
short-time withstand current (kA rms-3s) 12.5 20 25 12.5 16 20 25 12.5 20 25
capacitor breaking for Ia (A) : 400 280 280 280 280 280 280 280 280 280
capacity 630 440 440 440 440 440 440 440 440 440
(A) 1250 875 875 875 875 875 875 875 875 875
2500
3150
rated operation O-3 min-CO-3 min-CO ■ ■ ■
sequence O-0.3 s-CO-15 s-CO ■ ■ ■
O-0.3 s-CO-3 min-CO ■ ■ ■
approximate operating opening 50 50 50
times (ms) breaking 65 65 65
closing 70 70 70

ANSI C37.04-C37.06-C37.09
rated maximum voltage kV, 60 Hz 15.5 (2) 25.8 (1) (2) 38 (4)
rated voltage range K factor 1 1 1
rated insolation level kV, rms. 60 Hz-1 mn 50 60 80
kV, impulse 1,2/50 µs 110 150 150
rated continuous current A 600 ■ ■
1200 ■ ■ ■
2000
3000
rated short-circuit current kA, rms. 25 25 25
(at rated max kV)
rated maximum kA, rms 25 25 25
symmetrical interrupting
capability and rated short-time current
closing and kA, crest 68 68 68
latching capability
(2.7 K times rated short-circuit current)
rated interrupting time cycles 60 Hz 5 5 5
rating operation CO-15 s-CO ■ ■ ■
sequence

(1) Please consult us.

(2) This values are valid for outdoor installations.
(3) Above 24 kV, the SFset is equipped with conventional current transformers.
(4) Indoor installations.
(5) Interphase barriers.
(6) Only in fix installations.

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SFset SF2 circuit breaker ISF2 switch
circuit breaker with integrated protection unit

17.5 24 36(3) 24 36 40.5 24 40.5

38 50 70 50 70 85 50 85
95 125 170 125 170 185 125 185(5)
■ ■ ■ ■ ■
■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■
■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■
■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■
■ ■ (6) ■
12.5 20 25
12.5 16 20 25 12.5 25 31.5 40 31.5
12.5 25 31.5 40
31.5 25
31.5 50 63 31.5 40 50 63 31.5 31.5 63 79 100 63 79 100 79 79 63
12.5 20 25 12.5 16 20 25 12.5 12.5 25 31.5 40 25 31.5 40 31.5 31.5 25
280 280 280 280 280 280 280 280 280 280 280 280
440 440 440 440 440 440 440 440 440 440 440 440
875 875 875 875 875 875 875 875 875 875 875 875
1750 1750 1750 1750 1750 1750 1750
2200 2200
■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■
■ ■ ■ ■
■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■
50 50 50 50 50 50
65 65 65 65 65 65
70 70 70 70 70 70

25.8(1)(2) 38(1)(2)
1 1
60 80 80
150 200 150

■ ■ ■
■ ■ ■ ■
■ ■
25 25 31.5 40(1)

25 25 31.5 40(1)

68 68 85 108

5 5 5 5
■ ■ ■ ■

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description

SF1 circuit breaker

application
The SF1 is a 3-pole MV circuit breaker for
indoor installation.
It is used primarily for switching and
protection of 1 to 36 kV public, industrial
and commercial distribution networks.
All standard protection units (Sepam,
Statimax) may be used with the SF1 circuit
breaker.
Note that it may also be equipped with an
integrated protection system to form a fully
autonomous circuit breaker (see the SFset).

technology
The SF1 implements the auto-compression
technique using SF6 gas as the current
interruption and insulation medium.
The SF1 is available in three versions:
■ basic fixed unit;
■ fixed unit with a support frame;
■ withdrawable unit (please consult us).
Each version can be equipped with an
operating mechanism installed on the right
Basic fixed SF1.
side, left side or in front.
The basic fixed unit comprises:
Basic fixed SF1.
■ three independent main poles that are
mechanically connected; each comprises:
■ an insulating enclosure of the "sealed
pressure system" type (in compliance with
IEC 56, 1987 edition, appendix EE) forming
a hermetic assembly filled with SF6 at a low
relative pressure (0.05 MPa, i.e. 0.5 bars or
0.2 MPa depending on system
characteristics);
■ active parts housed in the insulating
enclosure;
■ an RI-type stored-energy operating
mechanism (see the "operating mechanism"
section);
■ a front panel with all the controls and
indicators;
■ upstream and downstream terminals for
connection of the power circuits.
The fixed unit with a support frame
comprises:
■ the basic fixed unit described above;
■ a support frame fitted with:
■ rollers for handling and installation;
■ lugs for securing to the floor.

options(1)
For each version, options include:
■ an electrical RI operating mechanism;
■ a device for locking the circuit breaker in
the open position (via a keylock);
■ a keylock for the locking option;
■ a pressure switch for each pole,
equipped with an NO contact for continuous
monitoring of the SF6 (please consult us);

(1) The "operating mechanism" section describes other

specific auxiliaries.

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SFset circuit breaker
application
The SFset is a 3-poles MV circuit breaker
for indoor installation.
It is used primarily for switching and
protection of 1 to 36 kV public, industrial
and commercial distribution networks.
The SFset is equipped with an integrated
protection system that is fully autonomous
(with VIP type protection unit), operating
without an auxiliary power supply (see the
“protection and
control/monitoring” section).

technology
The SFset implements the auto-
compression technique using SF6 gas as
the current interruption and insulation
medium.
The SFset is available in two versions:
■ basic fixed unit;
■ fixed unit with a support frame.
Each version can be equipped with an
operating mechanism installed on the right
side, left side or in front.
The basic fixed unit comprises:
■ a SF1 circuit breaker;
■ an autonomous protection system
Basic fixed SFset.
comprising:
■ 2 or 3 functional current sensors (2)
Schematic diagram of the SFset
installed on the lower current terminals of
the pole units;
■ a VIP electronic protection unit installed
on the operating mechanism enclosure,
SF1 ■ a "Mitop" low-consumption opening
1 release installed on the circuit breaker.
The fixed unit with a support frame
comprises:
■ the basic fixed unit described above;
Mitop
■ a support frame fitted with:
■ rollers for handling and installation,
CS VIP ■ lugs for securing to the floor.

2
options(1)
For each version, options include:
■ a device for locking the circuit breaker in
the open position (via a keylock);
■ a keylock for the locking option;
■ a pressure switch for each pole,
equipped with an NO contact for continuous
monitoring of the SF6 (please consult us).

(1) The "operating mechanism" section describes other

specific auxiliaries.
(2) For voltages 24 kV, units are fitted with conventional
current transformers (please consult us).

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description (cont.)

SF2, ISF2 circuit breaker

application
The SF2 is a 3-pole MV circuit breaker for
indoor installation.
It is used primarily for switching and
protection of 24 to 38 kV public and
industrial distribution networks.
All standard protection units (Sepam,
Statimax) may be used with the SF2
(please consult us).

special application
ISF2 is a 3-pole indoor switch-circuit
breaker. Designed to withstand high
operating rates, it is especially suitable for
the control of electric furnaces. It can switch
50.000 times with a maintenance program to
be defined in accordance with operating
conditions.

technology
The SF2 implements the auto-compression
technique using SF6 gas as the current
interruption and insulation medium.
The SF2 is available in three versions:
■ basic fixed unit;
■ fixed unit with a support frame;
■ withdrawable unit (please consult us).
Fixed SF2 with support frame. The basic fixed unit comprises:
■ three independent main poles that are
mechanically connected. Each comprises:
■ an insulating enclosure of the "sealed
pressure system" type (in compliance with
IEC 56, 1987 edition, appendix EE) forming
a hermetic assembly filled with SF6 at a low
relative pressure (0.35 MPa, i.e. 3.5 bars);
■ active parts housed in the insulating
enclosure;
■ an GMh-type stored-energy operating
mechanism (see the "operating mechanism"
section);
■ a front panel with all the controls and
indicators;
■ upstream and downstream terminals for
connection of the power circuits.
The fixed unit with a support frame
comprises:
■ the basic fixed unit described above;
■ a support frame fitted with:
■ rollers for handling and installation,
■ lugs for securing to the floor.

options (1)
For the basic fixed unit or the fixed unit
with support frame, options include:
■ a device for locking the circuit breaker in
the open position (via a keylock);
■ a keylock for the locking option;
■ a pressure switch for each pole, for
continuous monitoring of the SF6.

1) The "operating mechanism" section describes other

specific auxiliaries.

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auxiliaries

Single shunt opening release Auxiliary contact block

for SF1, SFset and SF2. for SF1, SFset and SF2.

Double shunt opening release Auxiliary contact block

for SF1, SFset and SF2. for SF2.

Undervoltage opening release "End of charging" and "Operating mechanism charged"

for SF1, SFset and SF2. auxiliary contact block for SF1, SFset and SF2.

"Mitop" opening release for SF2.

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SF circuit breakers, 1 to 40.5 kV
operating mechanisms and diagrams

SF1 and SFset circuit breakers

SF1 and SFset circuit breakers are actuated electrical RI operating
by an RI operating mechanism that ensures
operating speeds (opening and closing) mechanism
independent of operator action. The electrical RI operating mechanism,
When equipped with an electrical operating available on request, is made up of the
mechanism, the circuit breaker can take on manual RI operating mechanism with the
remote control functions and implement following equipment added in the factory:
■ an electrical "closing" system with a
reclosing cycles.
closing release and an anti-pumping relay;
■ an electrical spring charging device
manual RI operating (motor-driven) that automatically recharges
mechanism the mechanism as soon as the contacts are
The basic version of the circuit breaker closed;
■ an operations counter.
comes with a manual RI operating
mechanism comprising:
■ a stored-energy mechanism (spring options (1)
type) that stores the energy required to close The following options are available for the
and open the contacts; manual RI operating mechanism:
■ a spring charging system using a built-in ■ an electrical "closing" system including
lever; a closing release;
■ a mechanical "opening/closing" ■ an operations counter;
actuated by two pushbuttons on the front ■ the common auxiliaries (see below).
panel; The following common auxiliaries are
■ an electrical "opening" system including
available for both the manual and electrical
an opening release(2); RI operating mechanism:
■ an "operating mechanism charged"
■ an additional opening release(2) (see
indication contact; combination possibilities below);
■ an "end of charging" contact;
■ for the undervoltage release:
■ a block with auxiliary contacts(3);
■ a mechanical time delay for opening,
■ a black/white mechanical "open/closed"
adjustable from 0 to 3 seconds,
position indicator; ■ a mechanism enabling the closing of the
Electrical RI operating mechanism.
■ a terminal block for connection of external
circuit breaker in the event of a circuit
auxiliary circuits; breaker supplied by a "downstream" voltage,
■ a cover to protect the operating
■ a momentary contact to indicate tripping
mechanism. by the "Mitop" release;
■ a green/red mechanical position indicator
(instead of black/white).

Auxiliaries: combination possibilities(4)

RI operating mechanism electrical closing opening releases available

and auxiliary contacts spring release shunt under- overcurrent Mitop contacts (3)
charging single double voltage single double NC NO CHG
power voltage AC (V) 50 Hz 48 - 110 - 220 - 230
supply 60 Hz 120 - 240
DC (V) 24 - 48 - 110 - 125 - 220
current AC (A) 2à5 2à5
consumption AC (VA) 390 180 180 2 x 180 120 120
DC (W) 390 65 65 2 x 65 160 15 15
combinable auxiliary ■1 ■1 ■1 ■1 5 4 1
types and quantities (4) or ■1 ■1 ■ 1 ■1 5 3 1
for SF1 and SFset or ■1 ■1 ■ 1 ■1 5 5 1
or ■1 ■1 ■ 1 ■1 5 5 1
or ■1 ■1 ■ 1 ■1 5 4 1
additional combination ■1 ■1 ■1 ■ 1 5 4 1
possibilities or ■1 ■1 ■1 ■ 1 5 4 1
for SF1 or ■1 ■1 ■1 ■ 1 5 4 1
or ■1 ■1 ■1 ■ 1 5 3 1
or ■1 ■1 ■1 ■ 1 5 4 1
or ■1 ■1 ■1 ■ 1 5 5 1
or ■1 ■1 ■1 ■ 1 5 5 1
or ■1 ■1 ■ 1 5 5 1

rated current (A) 10

breaking AC 220V (cos ø ≥ 0,3) 1
capacity (A) DC 110/220V (L/R ≤ 0,02 s) 0.3

(1) The "description" section provides further information.

(2) Single or double shunt release, undervoltage release, or Mitop release (requiring no auxiliary source, necessary for SFset).
(3) The number of available contacts depends on the options selected.
(4) Maximum quantities with the electrical RI operating mechanism.

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auxiliary wiring diagram
RI operating mechanism for SF1(1)
J Circuit breaker.
KN Anti-pumping relay.
M Spring charging motor.
M1-M2 End-of-charging contacts.
Sm1 M3 "Operating mechanism charged" indication
Sm2 contact.
QF Circuit breaker auxiliary contacts.
Sm3 SD Fault (Mitop) trip indication momentary contact.
Sn SE Trip indication maintained contact.
Sm1 Closing pushbutton (outside).
Sm2 Opening pushbutton for shunt release (outside).
Sm3 Opening pushbutton for undervoltage release
(outside).
Sn Closing disable contact (outside).
SP Pressure-switch contact (please consult us).
YF Closing release.
M Y01-Y02 Shunt opening releases.
YM Undervoltage opening release.
J QF Mitop Mitop opening release (autonomous).
YX1-YX2 Overcurrent opening releases.

M1 M2
KN
Y02
SE Y01 M3 SD SP
Mitop
YM YX1
YF

YX2

RI operating mechanism for SFset(1)

J Circuit breaker.
KN Anti-pumping relay.
M Spring charging motor.
M1-M2 End-of-charging contacts.
Sm1 M3 "Operating mechanism charged" contact.
Sm2 QF Circuit breaker auxiliary contacts.
SD Fault (Mitop) trip indication momentary contact.
Sm3 SE Trip indication maintained contact.
Sn Sm1 Closing pushbutton (outside).
VIP Sm2 Opening pushbutton for shunt release (outside).
Sm3 Opening pushbutton for undervoltage release
(outside).
Sn Closing disable contact (outside).
SP Pressure-switch contact (please consult us).
YF Closing release.
Y01 Shunt opening releases.
M YM Undervoltage opening release.
Mitop Mitop opening release.
J QF YX1-YX2 Overcurrent opening releases.

M1 M2
KN

SE M3 Y01 SP
Mitop YM

YF YX1
SD

YX2

(1) Dotted lines represent optional equipment.

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SF circuit breakers, 1 to 40.5 kV
operating mechanisms and diagrams (cont.)

SF2 circuit breakers

SF2 circuit breakers are actuated by a The electrical GMh operating mechanism is
GMh operating mechanism that ensures made up of the manual GMh operating
operating speeds (opening and closing) mechanism plus:
independent of operator action. ■ an electrical spring charging device
It can take on remote control functions and (motor-driven) that automatically recharges
implement reclosing cycles. the mechanism as soon as the contacts are
closed;
■ an electrical "closing" system with a
GMh operating mechanism closing release and an anti-pumping relay;
Every SF2 circuit breaker comes with a ■ an operations counter.
manual and electrical GMh operating
mechanism. options(1)
The manual operating mechanism
comprises: The following options are available for the
■ a stored-energy mechanism (spring
GMh operating mechanism:
■ an additional opening release(2) (see
type) that stores the energy required to close
and open the contacts; combination possibilities below);
■ for the undervoltage release:
■ a spring charging system using a
■ a mechanical opening time delay,
removable lever;
■ a mechanical "opening/closing" system
adjustable from 0 to 3 seconds,
■ a mechanism enabling the closing of the
actuated by two pushbuttons on the front
panel; circuit breaker in the event of a circuit
■ an electrical "opening" system including
breaker supplied by a "downstream" voltage,
■ a green/red mechanical position indicator
an opening release(2);
■ an "operating mechanism charged"
(instead of black/white).
Electrical GMh operating mechanism (cover removed). indication contact;
■ an "end of charging" contact;
■ a block with auxiliary contacts (3);
■ a black/white mechanical "open/closed"
position indicator;
■ a terminal block for connection of
external auxiliary circuits;
■ a cover to protect the operating
mechanism.

Auxiliaries: combination possibilities(4)

GMh operating mechanism electrical closing opening release available

and auxiliary contacts spring release shunt under- Mitop contacts (3)
charging single double voltage NC NO CHG
power voltage AC (V) 110 - 127 - 220 - 230
supply DC (V) 24 - 48 - 110 - 125 - 220
consumption AC (VA) 700 120 120 2 x 120 75
DC (W) 570 70 70 2 x 70 15
combinable auxiliary ■1 ■1 ■1 ■1 5 4 1
types and quantities(4) or ■1 ■1 ■1 5 4 1
or ■1 ■1 ■1 ■ 1 5 4 1
or ■1 ■1 ■2 5 3 1
or ■1 ■1 ■ 1 ■ 1 5 3 1
or ■1 ■1 ■ 1 5 3 1
or ■1 ■1 ■ 1 5 5 1
or ■1 ■1 ■ 1 ■ 1 5 3 1
or ■1 ■1 ■ 1 5 5 1
rated current (A) 10
breaking AC 220V (pf u 0.3) 10
capacity (A) DC 110/220V (L/R i 0.01 s) 3

(1) The "description" section provides further information.

(2) Single or double shunt release, undervoltage release,
or Mitop release (requiring no auxiliary source, for Statimax
system).
(3) The number of available contacts depends on the
options selected.
(4) Maximum quantities with the electrical GMh operating
mechanism.

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auxiliary wiring diagram
GMh operating mechanism for SF2(1)
J Circuit breaker
KN Anti-pumping relay
M Spring charging motor
Sm1 M1-M2 End-of-charging contacts
M3 "Operating mechanism charged" indication
Sm2 contact
QF Circuit breaker auxiliary contacts
Sm3 SE Maintained trip indication contact
Sn Sm1 Closing pushbutton (outside)
Sm2 Opening pushbutton for shunt release (outside)
Sm3 Opening pushbutton for undervoltage release
(outside)
Sn Closing disable contact (outside)
M1 SP Pressure-switch contact
YF Closing release
Y01-Y02 Shunt opening releases
M YM Undervoltage opening release
Mitop Mitop opening release (autonomous)
J QF

M1 M2
KN
Y02
SE Y01 M3 SP
Mitop

YM
YF

(1) Dotted lines represent optional equipment.

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SF circuit breakers, 1 to 40.5 kV
protection and control/monotoring

Protection units
for SF1 and SF2
All standard protection units (Sepam, The various units ofer wide trip-current
Statimax) may be used with the SF1 and setting ranges and are very stable over
SF2. time.
For further information, please consult us. Operation
Sensors supply the protection system with:
■ “␣ current␣ ” information, used by the
for SFset protection system␣ ;
The SFset is made up of a SF1 circuit ■ the electrical power required for the
breaker with an added integrated protection operation of the protection system (VIP unit
system that comprises: and “␣ Mitop␣ ”release).
■ a VIP protection unit mounted on the All settings are visible and accessible from
operating mechanism enclosure ; the front of the circuit breaker.
■ a set of current sensors installed on the
VIP protection unit installed on the front panel. Possible combinations
lower current terminals of the pole units ; The VIP unit mulst be selected taking into
■ a low-consumption Mitop release, account the network characteristics
installed on the operating mechanism. indicated in the table below.
The protection system is fully autonomous
and operates without an auxiliary source.
VIP protection units are available in three
models␣ : kA
■ VIP13, with an adjustable threshold␣ ;
■ VIP17, with an adjustable threshold,
25
■ VIP200 and VIP201, offering 20 VIP200 - VIP201
microprocessor-based universal protection.
Depending on the model, overcurrent and 16
zera-sequence protection functions are
provided. 12,5
VIP13 - VIP17 - VIP200 - VIP201
0 17,5 24 36 kV

Current sensors
The VIP protection units are used in The table below indicates the current sensor
conjunction with functional current sensors. to be used, depending on the current setting
Two interchangeable sensors, Csa and Is required on the protection unit.
CSb, cover all needs ranging from 10 to
1250A.

Sensor selection
protection sensor protection unit current setting Is:
CS-type current sensors. unit type sensor applicability(1) (for each protection unit rating INC)
(A)
VIP13 CSa 10 100
VIP17 INC = 20

CSb 62 630
INC = 125
VIP200, CSa 20 100
VIP201 INC = 20
40 100 200
INC = 40
CSb 125 200 630
INC = 125
VAP5 test unit. 250 630 1250
INC = 250

test units
All VIP protection units are equipped with a
test socket for connection of the VAP5-
VAP6 test unit (optional).
The portables and autonomous VAP5-VAP6
units check operation of the protection
system.
(1) The coloured bars represent the rcommended values,
while the shaded bars represent the absolute limits of the
values thaat may be used.
(2) Please consult us.

18 MV distribution Merlin Gerin

 VIP 13 protection unit
The VIP13 offers the following protection
functions:
■ overload protection, with a fixed
threshold and an adjustable time delay;
■ short-circuit protection, with an
adjustable threshold and instantaneous
tripping;
■ inverse-time tripping.

VIP17 protection unit

The VIP17 offers the following protection
functions:
■ overload protection, with an adjustable
threshold and an adjustable time delay;
■ short-circuit protection, with an
adjustable threshold and instantaneous
tripping;

VIP200 protection unit

The VIP200 offers the following protection
functions;
■ overload protection, with an adjustable
(definite time) or fixed (inverse time)
threshold and delayable tripping;
■ short-circuit protection, with an
adjustable threshold and instantaneous
tripping;
■ zero-sequence protection, with two
adjustable thresholds and delayable tripping;
■ inverse-time curves (4 curves) or
definite-time curves that may be selected on
the front apnel.
The VIP 200 can also be used for local
control/monitoring functions:
■ tripping indication via a mechanical
indicator (magnetic latching);
■ reset of the mechanical indicator;
■ self-monitoring with LED indications.

VIP201 protection unit

The VIP201 offers the following protection
functions:
■ overload protection, with and adjustable
(definite time) or fixed (inverse-time)
threshods and delayable tripping;
■ short-circuit protection, with an
adjustable thresholds and delayable tripping;
■ zero-sequence protection, with two
adjustable threshods and delayable tripping;
■ inverse-time curves (4 curves) or
definite-time curves that may be selected on
the front panel.
The VIP201 can also be used for local
control/monitoring functions:
■ tripping indication via three mechanical
indicators (magnetic latching);
■ reset of the mechanical indicator;
■ ammeter with digital display.

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SF circuit breakers, 1 to 40.5 kV
protection and control/monotoring (cont.)

VIP13 Protection unit

1 2 3 78
Mitop
vers disjoncteur
YD 77
Front-plate
5 3
+
A8
.15 .3 t(s) .5 .6 IS
0 .3 0 .3
0 .6 0 .6 INC
A1 0 1.2 0 1.2
3 5 I 0 2.3
0 5
IS
20A 125A
INC 1
A2 1 test

A3 2
Inc (a) 20 125
Csa 10 - - -100
A4 ls(A)
Csb 62 - - - 630

A5

t
4 6
A6

1 Test socket (for VAP5-VAP6 tst unit)

2 Indication of Inc.
3 Is/Inc setting (32 possibilities from 0.5 to 5).
4 High threshold setting (4 possibilities for
I>>/Is from 3 to 10).
5 Time delay at 10 Is on the inverse time curve
A7
–
(16 possibilities form 0.15 to 2.4 s).
6 Table indicating the correspondence
between the characteristic values related to the
sensor.

VIP13 time/current curve characteristics

IS setting range 10 to 630 A
td (s) low setting (± 10 %) fixed: 1,2 x IS
threshold time delay at 10 Is 0,15 to 2,4
1 000 setting 3 à 10 IS
high
500 threshold tripping time fixed: 30 ms
for I > 20 IS
200
thermal continuous 6 x INC
100 withstand 1 s 20 kA rms
50 peak withstand capacity 50 kA peak
20
Definitions
10 I current in the phase.
5 Inc protection unit current setting.
Is protectioon unit current setting.
2 I>> hign threshold current setting.
1 Td tripping time (value read on the
5
curve for a given setting).
0,5
total circuit breaker opening time:
0,2 td + 32 ms.
0,1
0,05

0,02
4
0,01
I/Is
0,005
0,5 1 1,2 2 3 4 5 7 10 20 30 50 60

VIP13 setting example step parameters valeurs resulting curve

Consider an installation with a phase current à afficher
I of 18 A, requiring: sensor selection for I = 18 A, choose sensor INC = 20 for
■ for the fixed low trip threshold: a time CSa, with INC = 20 setting (2)
delay of 1.25s at 1.2 Is; to set IS = 18 A, calculate IS/INC = 0,9
■ for the high trip threshold setting: 180 A IS/INC = 18/20 = 0,9 for setting (3)
"phase" protection
low setting fixed at 1,2 IS, i.e. n.a.
thershold 1,2 x 18 = 21,6 A
curve always inverse time n.a.
time on the curve to a "1,25 s 0,15 s
delay delay at 1,2 IS", read td value for setting (5)
= to 10 IS, i.e. 0,15 s
high setting calculate I>>/IS = 180/18 = 10 I>>/IS = 10
thershold for setting (4)

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VIP17 Protection unit
78
vers disjoncteur Mitop 77 Front-plate
3 4 5

I>>/Inc I>/Inc t(s)

+
A8 VIP17

A1
+ -

A2 1
A3

A4 t
A5
1
A6

1Test socket (for VAP5-VAP6 test unit).

2 Indication of Inc.
3 High setting I>>/Inc (10 to 50 by steps of 2).
4 Low setting I>/Inc (0.5 to 6.25 by steps
A7
of 0.25).
–
5 Time delay setting t (0.15 to 2.1 sec by
steps of 0.05).

VIP17time/current curve characteristics

t (s) Is setting range
low setting ± 5 % 0,5 to 6,25 Inc
10
thershold time delay constant time
0,15
5 ± 5 % or ± 20 ms to 2,1 sec
2,1
2,05 high setting ± 5 % 10 to 50 Inc
2
1,95 thershold tripping fixed 40 ms
time
thermal continuous 6 Inc
withstand 1s 20 KA
5 peak withstand
1 capacity 50 KA peak
0,5

0,25
0,2
définitions
0,15 I current in the phase
Inc protection unit current rating
0,05 I> low threshold current setting
I>> high threshold current setting
0,02 td tripping time
0,01
total circuit breaker opening time :
td + 32 ms.
0,005 4 3

0,002

0,001
I/Is
0,0005
0,5 1 1,2 2 3 4 5 7 10 20 30 50 60

VIP17 setting example step parameters settings resulting curve

Consider an installation:
■ low threshold: I>=15A. sensor selection for I> = 15 A, choose a sensor INC = 20 A t
■ time delay: td = 350 ms. CSa (Inc = 20 A) for setting 2 350ms
■ high threshold: I>> = 240A.

15A 240A A

"phase" protection
low thershold setting > = 15 A I > /Inc = 15/20 = 0,75 write 0,75 in zone 4
time delay td = 350 ms t (s) = 0,35 write 0,35 s in zone 5
high thershold setting I>> = 240 A I>>/Inc = 240/20 = 12 write 12 in zone 3

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SF circuit breakers, 1 to 40.5 kV
protection and control/monotoring (cont.)

VIP200 and VIP 201 control units

1 2 3 78
vers disjoncteur
Mitop
YD
définitions
77 I current flowing in the phases.
Io zero-sequence fault current.
+ Inc protection unit current rating.
C2 Is protection unit current setting
alimentation sortie
– I> low threshold current setting
C1
I>> high threshold current setting
B1
Ios zero-sequence protection current
auto- setting.
B2
surveillance td tripping time (value read on the curve
B3 LED
for given settings).
T base time corresponding to a phase
B4
current of 10 Is.
B5 I Time/current curves
DT Definite Time curve
B6
CAD P A8 SI Standard Inverse time curve
VI Very Inverse time curve
B8 A7 EI Extremely Inverse time curve
LTI not used
B7 IO RI Dependent time curve
réglages signalisation
S2 not used
voyants mécaniques ∞ low threshold disable (for “ phase ” or
de déclenchement “ zero-sequence ” protection).

ampèremètre

test

characteristics (as per standards IEC 255 and IEC 68)

thresholds
accuracy of: IS setting ±5 %
low threshold setting (DT curve) ±5 %
low threshold time delay ±5 % (or ±30 ms)
high threshold setting ±5 %
high threshold delay VIP200 25 ms, -0 +15 ms
VIP201 25 ms to 1.575 s,
±5 % (or -0 +15 ms)
maximum drift temperature from 0 to 50 °C no significiant drift
for: temperature from -25 to 70 °C ±3 %
frequency from 45 to 65 Hz no significiant drift
dropout percentage 95 % ±3 %
times: memory 10 ms
fault duration without tripping 10 ms
resetting 50 ms
minimum zero-sequence
trip threshold(1) 10 % of INC
input current
frequency 50 - 60 Hz
short time withstand capacity continuous 6 INC
1s 25 kA rms
peak withstand capacity 50 kA peak
environment
insulation 50 Hz-1min 2 kV rms (IEC 255-4)
level impulse wave 1,2/50 µs 5 kV choc (IEC 255-4)
high frequency 1MHz damped oscillating wave 2,5 kV (IEC 255-4 classe III)
disturbances electrical fast transicients (5 ns) 4 kV (IEC 801-4 classe III)
electrostatic discharge 15 kV (IEC 801)
radiation 10 V/m (IEC 801-3 classe III)
mechanical endurance of circuit-breaker 10 000 operations (CO)
mechanical vibrations IEC 255-21-1 classe I
shock and in service 5g
bumps out of service 15 g (IEC 255-21-2 classe I)
degree of protection (relay front plate) IP 51
temperature range: operation -25 to +70 °C (IEC 68-2-1 et 68-2-2)
storage -40 to +85 °C (IEC 68-2-1 et 68-2-2)

(1) This protection is operational only if the zero-sequence

current is greater than INC when the fault occurs.

22 MV distribution Merlin Gerin

 VIP200 front-plate
The front-plate of the VIP200 includes the
7 8 9 following elements:
1 indicator “ reset ” button
VIP200 3 Self-monitoring LED:
■ LED off ; normal VIP operation (hot
I IO standby);
1 1.1 IS .10 .2 ■ LED on (not flashing): internal fault;
0 .2 INC 0 .2
0 .2 0 .4 ■ LED flashing : time delay operating or
0 .5 0 .8 11
0 1 0 1.6 test initiated via the “ Reset ” button.
0 2 4 Test socket (for VAP5-VAP6 unit)
I 5 Inc indication:
1 1.5 1 1.5
0 1 0 1 ■ Inc = 20 A set 20A x 1;
0 2
IS 0 2 12
■ Inc = 40 A set 20 A x 2 ;
0 4 0 4
0 1 0 1 ■ Inc = 125 A set 125 A x 1;
0 DT 2 T(s) 0 2 0 2
1 3 10 ■ Inc = 250 A set 125 A x 2;
2 SI 1.5 0 4 0 4 6 Used when testing with VAP5-VAP6 test
3 VI .8 .05 .1 .05 .1
4 EI 0 .1
t 0 .1
unit.
5 LTI 3.17 T
6 RI
0 .2 0 .2 13 7 Time/current curves (available curves
0 .4 0 .4
+ – with indication of time base to be used for
8

7 S2 0 .8 0 .8
time delay settings).
test 3 5 I 3 5
8 “ Phase ” protection (I).
0 5 IS 0 5 14
0 10 0 10 9 “ Zero-sequence ” protection (Io):
0
8

0 8
0 20Is test 0 20 Is 10 Choice of type of curve;
20A 125A INC x1 x2 11 Choice of Is and Ios;
reset 12 Low threshold current setting I/Is and Io/
6 Is, for definite time DT curve only;
13 Low threshold time delay setting;
5 14 High threshold current settings.

3 4 1 2

VIP201 front-plate
15 7 8 9 The front-plate of the VIP201 includes the
same elements as the VIP200 front-plate,
VIP201 with in addition:
15 Digital ammeter (displays the value of
I IO the current flowing in the phase with the
1 1.1 IS .10 .2
highest load as a percentage of Is).
0 .2
INC 0 .2 16 High threshold time delay
0 .2 0 .4
0 .5 0 .8 11 For all current values, the high accuracy of
0 1 0 1.6 these time delay settings makes it possible
0 2
to obtain discrimination in stages of 0.2 s
1 1.5 I 1 1.5 (settings from 0.025 s to 1.575 s in steps of
0 1 0 1
0 2 IS 0 2 12 0.05s).
x IS 0 4 0 4
0 1 0 1
0 DT 2 T(s) 0 2 0 2 Indications
1 3 10 18 “ phase fault ” trip ;
2 SI 1.5 0 4 0 4
3 VI .8 .05 .1 .05 .1 19 “ zero-sequence fault ” trip ;
4 EI t
5 LTI 3.17
0 .1 0 .1 These indicators, with magnetic latching,
0 .2 T 0 .2 13
6 RI 0 .4 0 .4 maintain fault trip indications even after the
+ –
8

7 S2 0 .8 0 .8 circuit breaker has opened. The power

test .025 .075 3 5 I 3 5 required for resetting the indicators is
0 .1 0 5
IS
0 5 14 supplied either by an internal capacitor (12
0 .2 0 10 0 10
0 .4 0 hours autonomy) or by connecting the
8

0
8

0 .8 0 20Is test 0 20 Is VAP5-VAP6 test unit.

20A 125A INC x1 x2

reset
6

3 4 1 16 18 19

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SF circuit breakers, 1 to 40.5 kV
dimensions

SF1, SFset
Basic fixed unit Upper connection (all versions, all types of
operating mechanism on the right SF1 and SFset SF1 SFset operating mechanisms)
E E P
D P
D SF1 and SFset

20 Ø24 M8

56
+0.2
8 17 13 0
H
20 Ø40 M8

350 350

56
20
+0.2
L
W 270 8 17 13 0

operating mechanism on the left E E

SF1 SFset SF1 et SFset
P
D DP
Lower connection
SF1, insulation i 125 kV impulse
2 Ø M8

20
H
18 Ø 40

350 350
SF1, insulation i 170 kV impulse
270 L
W 25±0,5

2 Ø10,5 52
operating mechanism in front
SF1 and SFset SFset 10
SF1
E E D
P 270 PD 270

60
75

SFset
H 2 Ø M8

345 345

Ø 40
20 20
WL

Dimensions and weights

rated dimensions (mm) weight rated
current (A) H W D E (Kg) voltage kV
SF1
operating mechanism on the right or on the left
630, 750 993 290 220 78 17,5
1250(2) 750 1143 290 280 80 24
750 1560 365 380 88 36
operating mechanism in the front
630, 745 766 490 220 78 17,5
1250(2) 745 886 490 280 80 24
745 927 559 350 85 36
745 1260 565 380 88 36
SFset
operating mechanism on the right or on the left
630, 750 993 420 220 88 17,5
1250(2) 750 1143 420 280 90 24
operating mechanism in the front
630, 745 766 620 220 88 17,5 (2) When there are several lines of values for a given rated
1250(2) 745 886 620 280 90 24 current, each line corresponds to a different insulation level.

28 MV distribution Merlin Gerin

Fixed unit with support frame
operating mechanism on the right operating mechanism on the left
SF1 and SFset SF1 SFset SF1 SFset SF1 and SFset

E E D D D D E E

H(1)

(1)
H 775
(1)
775
(1) 775(1) 775(1)

W W

operating mechanism in front

SF1 and SFset SF1 SFset
E E D D

(1)
H

775(1) 775(1)

Dimensions and weights

rated dimensions (mm) weights rated
current (A) H W D E (Kg) voltage kV
SF1
operating mechanism on the right or on the left
630, 1175 1065 600 220 103 17,5
1250(1)(2) 1175 1215 600 280 105 24
1175 632 600 380 113 36
operating mechanism in the front
630, 1175 853 600 220 103 17,5
1250(1)(2) 1175 973 600 280 105 24
1175 1347 600 380 113 36
SFset
operating mechanism on the right or on the left
630, 1175 1065 600 220 103 17,5
1250(1)(2) 1175 1215 600 280 105 24
operating mechanism in the front
630, 1175 853 649 220 103 17,5
1250(1)(2) 1175 973 649 280 105 24

(1) Additional holes are provided on the frame for positioning the unit 215 mm lower.
(2) When there are several lines of values for a given rated current, each line corresponds to a different insulation level.

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SF circuit breakers, 1 to 40.5 kV
dimensions (cont.)

SF2 - ISF2
Basic fixed unit SF2 Connection SF2
E E
P
D 300 630, 1250 A 2500, 3150 A
190

32.5 35

10 70
100
90
35
H 49.5
8 Ø13
18.5 90

372
63 70

26 26 47
10 117
L
W

Fixed unit with support frame SF2 - ISF2

P 300
2000 A(1)
E E
190
78 2 Ø M12

30

30 20 Ø 60
H

630
Connection ISF2
2500 A 3150 A
L 644 78 2 Ø M12 32.5 35

30
100

SF2 dimensions and weights 30 20 Ø 60 35

49.5
rated dimensions (mm) weight rated 8 Ø13
current (A) H W D E (kg) voltage (kV)
basic fixed unit 70
630, 1250 825 910 750 300 159 24
825 1110 750 400 212 36 10 117
825 1224 750 457 242 40,5
2500, 3150 942 910 777 300 174 24
942 1110 777 400 227 36
942 1224 777 457 242 40,5
fixed unit with support frame
630, 1250 1030 910 750 300 179 24
1030 1110 750 400 239 36
1030 1224 750 457 272 40,5
2500, 3150 1147 910 777 300 194 24
1147 1110 777 400 254 36
1147 1224 777 457 272 40,5
(1) This connection terminal is specific to the ANSI standard 2000 A current rating.

ISF2 dimensions and weights

rated dimensions (mm) weight rated voltage
current (A) H W D E (kg) (Kv)
fixed unit with frame
3150 A 1147 910 777 300 194 24
2500 A 1147 910 777 300 194 40,5 (2)
(2) With interphases barriers.

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 D

identification of units

examples of rating plates

units complying with IEC Circuit breaker, electrical operating mechanism and auxiliaries
standards

IEC 56
n°
U ------------kV Uw ----------- kV
Isc ----------kA---------sec In -------------- A
Seq --------------------------f -------------- Hz
tension de fermeture - closing voltage
Einschaltspannung - tension de cierre
tensione di chiusura ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------

tension d'ouverture - opening voltage

Ausschaltspannung - tension de apertura
tensione di apertura ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
tension du moteur - motor voltage
Motorenspannung - tension del motor
tensione del motore ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
schema - diagram
Schaltbild - esquema
schema --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

! SF6 : P = -------- bars

units complying with ANSI Circuit breaker Electrical operating mechanism

standards and auxiliaries

n°

Rated frequency Hz n°
Rated cont.current A
Rated max.voltage kV Closing control voltage ----------V
Range factor k Tripping control voltage----------V
BIL kV Closing current --------------------A
Rated SC current kA Tripping current--------------------A
Rated interr.time Cycles Wiring diagram ---------------------------
Operating pressure b
Weight
Instruction book
Std. duty cycle

inspection sheet
units complying with IEC All devices
and ANSI standards

département DOMT.F
garantie qualité

le

par

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order information

General information quantity

Person ordering ...........................................................................................

Order number ...........................................................................................
User ...........................................................................................
Name of project ...........................................................................................
Operating manuals french english ...............................................

Network characteristics
Service voltage ........................................................... V
Frequency ........................................................... Hz
Insulation level ........................................................... kV rms 1 min
........................................................... kV impulse 1.2/50 µs

Unit characteristics
Rated current ........................................................... A
Breaking capacity ........................................................... kA rms
Short-time withstand current ........................................................... kA rms .................. s
Standards IEC ANSI
Circuit-breaker model SF .................................................. quantity

Version basic fixed unit

fixed unit with support frame

Installation indoor
special panel
outdoor

Operating sequence standard (O - 3 min - CO - 3 min - CO)

rapid 1 (O - 0,3s - CO - 3 min - CO)
rapid 2 (O - 0,3s - CO - 15 s - CO)

Protection unit
For SFset unit type VIP
sensor type quantity(1)
For SF1 et SF2 please consult us

Selection of additional auxiliaries Auxiliaries and accessories

and accessories depends on the type
of switchgear. Operating mechanism manual
Consult the options proposed in the manual and electric
"description" and "operating mechanism spring charging motor ...................... V, ...........................
and diagrams" sections. closing release ................................. V, ...........................
Opening release shunt single .......... V, ...........................
quantity
double ......... V, ...........................
undervoltage .................... V, ...........................
mechanical time delay .................... yes
.................... no
close enabling .................... yes
mechanism .................... no
overcurrent single .......... A
quantity
double ......... A
Mitop (necessary for Fluarc SFset) :
without momentary contact (2)
with momentary contact (2)
Additional auxiliaries pressure switch
...........................................................................................
...........................................................................................
Accessories "green-red" mechanical indicators
operation counter (for manual RI operating mechanism)
locking device: without locks
(1) If the selected protection unit includes zero-sequence with locks
protection (VIP200 and VIP201), 3 sensors are required.
(2) Momentary contact to indicate tripping by the "Mitop VAP5 test unit quantity
release.
...........................................................................................
...........................................................................................

32 MV distribution Merlin Gerin

MV Distribution
Circuit-breakers
LF1 - LF2 - LF3
1 to 17.5 kV
Contents

Page
Presentation 2
RI stored energy operating mechanism 4
Technical features 6
Dimensions and weights 7

1
 Presentation

Application The advantages of tried and tested technology

The Merlin Gerin LF circuit-breakers are three-pole
Safety
indoor circuit-breakers using SF6 technology.
The breaking medium is sulphur hexafluoride (SF6) used at low pressure
Designed to operate and protect public and industrial
(0.15 MPa, i.e. 1.5 relative bar).
distribution networks from 1 to 17.5 kV, they comply
with the IEC 56 standard. The insulating enclosure containing the 3 poles is equipped with safety membranes.
With self-expansion, the breaking technique used in LF circuit-breakers, all current
types, capacitive and inductive, can be made or broken without generating
overvoltage which could damage your installation.
Moreover, the nominal features, nominal current breaking under nominal voltage,
are maintained at 0 relative bar of SF6.

Reliability
The motor charged spring stored energy operating mechanism is a key factor
of device reliability: Schneider draws on 25 years of experience on this type
of mechanism, 150,000 of which are already in operation.
Schneider’s mastery of design and checking of sealed systems guarantees
sustained device performance well at least 30 years.

Increased endurance
The mechanical and electrical endurance of LF circuit-breakers are superior
to those recommended by the IEC.
The LF circuit-breakers have successfully passed mechanical endurance tests for
well over 10,000 switching operations, as well as electrical endurance tests several
dozen times short-circuit current: these circuit breakers are able to break their
nominal current 10,000 times.
Bare fixed LF1.
Less maintenance
Throughout device service life, which in normal operating conditions may be at least
30 years, the only maintenance required is on the mechanical operating mechanism
once every 10 years or every 10,000 operations.
Although no maintenance is performed on poles, a diagnosis is possible:
c contact wear can be checked by external pole measurement,
c SF6 pressure can be continually monitored by a pressure switch.

Environmentally-friendly
The LF circuit-breakers are designed to ensure protection of the environment:
c the materials used, both insulating and conductive, are identified, and easy
to separate and recycle,
c the SF6 can be recovered at end of service life and re-used after treatment.

Quality
Each circuit-breaker undergoes systematic routine tests in order to check quality
and conformity:
c pole sealing check,
c checking proper mechanical operation of the device, plus its associated
locking mechanisms,
c checking simultaneous closing of contacts,
c checking power frequency insulation level,
c checking main circuit resistance,
c checking auxiliary circuit insulation,
c checking switching speeds,
c checking switching cycle,
c measuring switching times.
The results are recorded on the test certificate for each
device.
The entire circuit-breaker creation and manufacturing
process undergoes quality control in accordance
The withdrawable version of the LF circuit-breakers with the requirements of the French Quality Assurance
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is designed to equip the MV functional units Association (AFAQ): ISO 9001 and ISO 9002 certification. ISO 900
of the MCset range. The LF circuit-breakers have successfully passed
the type tests required by the IEC 56.
ISO
9002

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 Description of the device
The basic fixed version consists of:
c 3 poles incorporated in an insulating enclosure of the “sealed pressure system”
type. The sealed assembly is filled with SF6 at low pressure (0.15 MPa, i.e. 1.5 bar).
c a RI type operating mechanism,
c a front panel housing the manual operating mechanism and the status indicators,
c upstream and downstream terminals for power circuit connection,
c a terminal block for connection of the external auxiliary circuits.
Optional:
c a supporting frame equipped with rollers and ground fixing brackets for simplified
handling and installation,
c circuit-breaker locking in open position by keylock installed on the front plate
of the operating mechanism,
c wiring of the pressure switch mounted on the cover of the insulating enclosure.

LF3 on supporting frame.

a
b

Principle of the self-expansion

breaking technique
This technique is the result of many years’ experience in SF6 technology
and of major research work.
It combines the effect of thermal expansion to the rotating arc technique in order
to create arc blowing and quenching conditions.
The result is reduced stored energy and arcing contact erosion, i.e. increased
mechanical and electrical endurance.
The operating sequence of a self-expansion breaking chamber whose moving part
Fig.1 Fig.2 is driven by the mechanical operating mechanism is as follows:

Fig.1: the circuit-breaker is closed.

Fig.2: on opening of the main contacts (a), the current is shunted

into the breaking circuit (b) ;

d Fig.3: on separation of the arcing contacts, an electric arc appears in the expansion
volume (c). This arc rotates under the effect of the magnetic field created by the coil
c (d) through which flows the current to be broken. The overpressure created by the
temperature build-up of the gas in the expansion volume (c) causes a gaseous flow
e blowing the arc inside the tubular arcing contact (e) and resulting in arc quenching
when the current passes through the zero point.

Fig.4: the circuit-breaker is open.

Fig.3 Fig.4

Electric arc in a self-expansion breaking chamber.

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 RI stored energy
operating mechanism

Operation of the mechanical

operating mechanism
This mechanism guarantees the device an opening and closing speed unaffected
by the operator, for both electric and manual orders.
It carries out the O and CO cycles and is automatically recharged by a gear motor
within less than 15 s after closing.
It consists of:
c the stored energy operating mechanism which stores in springs the energy
required to open and close the device.
c a gear motor electrical charging device with optional manual charging by lever
(useful on loss of auxiliary supply).
c manual order devices by push buttons on the front panel of the device.
c an electrical remote closing device containing a release with an antipumping relay.
c an electrical opening device containing one or more releases, for example:
v shunt trip devices,
v undervoltage releases with time delay adjustable from 1 to 3 sec,
v mitop, a low consumption release, used only with the Sepam 100 LA
protection relay.
c an operation counter.
c a position indication device by mechanical indicator (black and white)
and a module of 14 auxiliary contacts whose availability varies according
to the diagram used.
c a device for indicating “charged” operating mechanism status by mechanical
indicator and electrical contact.

RI operating mechanism.

Standard diagram

Sm1
Sm2
Sm3
Sn

J Circuit breaker.
KN Anti-pumping relay.
M Spring charging motor.
M1-M2 End-of-charging contacts.
M3 “Operating mechanism charged” indication contact.
M
QF Circuit breaker auxiliary contacts.
SD Fault (Mitop) trip indication momentary contact. J QF
SE Trip indication maintained contact.
Sm1 Closing pushbutton (outside).
Sm2 Opening pushbutton for shunt release (outside). M1 M2
KN
Sm3 Opening pushbutton for undervoltage release (outside). Y02
Sn Closing disable contact (outside). SE Y01 M3 SD SP
SP Pressure-switch contact.
YF Closing release.
Mitop
YM
Y01-Y02 Shunt opening releases.
YF
YM Undervoltage opening release.
Mitop Mitop opening release (autonomous).

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RI operating mechanism low voltage auxiliaries
Electrical spring charging closing release opening releases
M YF YO1, YO2 YM MITOP
supply voltages
AC (V) 48 - 110 - 220 48 - 110 - 220 48 - 110 - 220 Sepam 100 LA supply
50 HZ
AC (V) 120 - 240 120 - 240 120- 240 Sepam 100 LA supply
60 HZ
DC (V) 24-30-48-60-110-125-220 24-30-48-60-110-125-220 24-30-48-60-110-125-220 Sepam 100 LA supply
consumptions
AC 380 VA 160 VA 160 VA 100 VA
DC 380 W 50 W 50 W 10 W

Opening release combination choices

1st release single shunt double shunt undervoltage MITOP number of contacts
release (Y01) release (Y02) release (YM) available:
O: open
2nd release C: closed
without 5O - 4C - 1I 5O - 3C - 1I 5O - 5C - 1I 5O - 5C - 1I I: changeover
single shunt
release (Y01) 5O - 4C - 1I 5O - 4C - 1I
double shunt
release (Y02) 5O - 3C - 1I 5O - 3C - 1I
undervoltage
release (YM) 5O - 4C - 1I 5O - 3C - 1I 5O - 5C - 1I
MITOP 5O - 4C - 1I 5O - 3C - 1I 5O - 5C - 1I

Specific points
Conditions for use
This circuit-breaker operates in the following
atmospheric and climatic conditions:
c climatic condition(1): - 5 °C to + 40 °C.

Standard packaging
Basic fixed assembly: packaging on untreated
wooden pallet.
Fixed assembly with frame: packaging on 2 untreated
wooden pallets.

(1)
For other values, please consult us.

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 Technical features

LF1, LF2 circuit-breakers

IEC 56 LF1 LF2
rated voltage kV, 50/60 Hz 7.2 12 7.2 12 17.5
insulation level kV rms 50 Hz - 1 mn 20 28 20 28 38
kV, impact 1.2/50 µs 60 75 60 75 95
rated current A 630 c c c c c c c
1250 c c c c c c c
(1)
2000 c c c
breaking capacity Isc kA, rms 25 31.5 25 31.5 50 40 31.5
making capacity kA, peak 63 79 63 79 125 100 79
permissible short time withstand current kA, rms, 3 s 25 31.5 25 31.5 50 40 31.5
capacitor breaking capacity A 440 440 440 440 440
rated switching sequence O-3 mn - CO-3 mn - CO c c c c c
O-0.3 s - CO-15 s - CO c c c c c
O-0.3 s - CO-3 mn - CO c c c c c
operating times ms opening 48 48 48 48 48
breaking 70 70 70 70 70
closing 65 65 65 65 65

LF3 circuit-breaker
IEC 56 LF3
rated voltage kV, 50/60 Hz 7.2 12 17.5
insulation level kV, rms 50 Hz - 1 mn 20 28 38
kV, impact 1.2/50 µs 60 75 95
rated current (Ia) A 1250 c
2500 c c c c c c c c c c
3150 c c c c c c c c c c
breaking capacity Isc kA, rms 25 31.5 40 50 25 31.5 40 50 25 31.5
making capacity kA, peak 63 79 100 125 63 79 100 125 63 79
permissible short time withstand current kA, rms, 3 s 25 31.5 40 50 25 31.5 40 50 25 31.5
capacitor breaking A 440 440 440
capacity
rated switching sequence O-3 mn - CO-3 mn - CO c c c
O-0.3 s - CO-15 s - CO c c c
O-0.3 s - CO-3 mn - CO c c c
operating times ms opening 48 48 48
breaking 70 70 70
closing 65 65 65
ANSI C37.04-C37.06-C37.09 LF3
rated maximum voltage kV, 60 Hz 4.76 8.25 15
rated voltage range K factor 1.24 1.25 1.3
rated insulation level kV, rms 60 Hz - 1 mn 19 36 36
kV, impact 1.2/50 µs 60 95 95
rated continuous current A 1200 c c c
2000 c c c
3000 c c c
rated short-circuit current kA, rms 29 33 28
(at rated max kV)
maximum symmetrical interrupting kA, rms 36 41 36
capability and rated short-circuit current
closing and latching capability kA, peak 97 111 97
(2.7 K times rated short-circuit current)
rated interrupting time 60 Hz cycles 5 5 5
(1)
Used only in fixed installations: consult us.

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Basic fixed assembly 50 50
35
connection
25
50 270

LF1 - LF2 - LF3

on
off
330
on
590 off

LF1 LF2 LF3

A 493 554 728
weight (kg) 106 128 149.5 A 536 34

Fixed assembly
with supporting frame
LF1 - LF2 - LF3
on
off
330
on
off

995

LF1 LF2 LF3

B 542 602 776
555
C 160 180 240
D 145 165 225
E 145 165 225
weight (kg) 124 148 168 B 539 34

Connections
Direct connection on device: Connection on pads:
c LF1 c LF2: c LF3
c LF2 < 2000 A 2000 A
c LF2 < 95 kV impact 1250 A (at 95 kV impact)
52 128
630 A (at 95 kV impact) 8 holes ø12.2
3 x 40
11 11 32

20 15
3 x 30
40

C E
20 40

D E
15
66 40
60
7.5
3 x 2M10 x 26 (used)

63 22.5 4 x ø12

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 Power supply to electric furnaces

ISF2 : Switch/circuit-breaker
for the control of
heavy duty furnaces
Description

The ideal technology for electric furnace

control
Safety
The SF6 breaking technique is especially well suited to making and breaking furnace
currents while avoiding any overvoltages likely to damage equipment on the furnace
supply line.
The ratings, rated current breaking under rated voltage, are held at 0 relative bars.
Each pole-unit, filled to a pressure of 0.15 MPa (i.e. 1.5 relative bars), is fitted with a
safety disk and diagnostic system for continuous monitoring of the SF6 pressure.

Durability suitable for heavy duty

The mechanical durability of the ISF2 is 50,000 mechanical switching operations
with maintenance every 10,000 operations.

Reliability
The mechanical operating mechanism, based on energy storing springs, is a key
feature of the device’s reliability: Schneider has 25 years of experience in these
types of mechanism.
Because Schneider fully masters the design and monitoring of sealing systems,
the device will give you lasting performances throughout its service life.
ISF2
Environmentally friendly
The ISF2 furnace switch has been designed for environmental protection:
Application c the materials used, insulators and conductors, are identified, easy to separate
and recyclable,
The ISF2 is a three-phase switch/circuit-breaker for c the SF6 can be recovered at the end of the device service life and reused after
indoor use based on SF6 technology. being treated.
It carries out control of electric furnaces up to 40.5 kV
and complies with IEC standard publications 56 and Quality
694. Each switch undergoes systematic routine tests for checking quality and conformity:
c pole-unit sealing tested,
c correct mechanical operation of the device tested together with associated locking
systems,
c simultaneous contact closing tested,
c power frequency insulation level tested,
c main circuit resistance tested,
c auxiliary circuit insulation tested,
c switching operation speed tested,
c switching cycle tested,
c switching operation times tested.
The results obtained are recorded on each device’s test certificate.
The entire switch creation and manufacturing process is quality controlled in
compliance with the French association for quality assurance (AFAQ): ISO 9002
certification. The ISF2 switch has passed type tests in compliance with IEC 56 and
265 standards.

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 Device description
The ISF2 is a disconnectable fixed device made up of:
c 3 separate pole-units, each being built into a “sealed pressure system” type
insulating enclosure; each pole-unit is filled with SF6 at low pressure (0.15 MPa,
i.e. 1.5 bars),
c a Gmh type spring stored energy operating mechanism,
c a front panel with the manual operating mechanism and position indicators,
c upstream and downstream terminals for power circuit connection,
c a multipin socket for auxiliary circuit connection,
c un dispositif d’auto-diagnostic, pour le contrôle permanent du gaz SF6 sur chacun
des 3 pôles, équipé de :
v 1 “low threshold” contact, for possible pressure drop indication,
v 1 “high threshold” contact, for indication of a rise in pressure due to abnormal
overheating of the pole-unit or the arcing contact wear limit being reached.

a
Principle of the breaking technique
auto-compression
This breaking technique has been widely tried and tested and produces high
performances.
The arc is blown and thus extinguished by forced convection.
b
Fig 1: The circuit-breaker is closed.
Fig 2: When the main contacts open (a), the current is sent into the breaking circuit (b).
Fig 3: When the arcing contacts separate an electric arc appears: this is controlled
Fig 1 Fig 2 by the insulating nozzle; a piston (c) attached to the moving contact moves
downwards and compresses the gas in (d); the gas then escapes via the holes in the
piston into the tubular arcing contact zone, cools down and deionizes the electric arc
zone, thus extinguishing the arc when the current reaches 0 point.
Fig 4: The circuit-breaker is open.

c Ratings
d
CEI 56
rated voltage kV, 50/60 Hz 24 40.5(1)
Fig 3 Fig 4 insulation level r.m.s. kV, 50 Hz - 1 mn 50 85
kV, 1.2/50 µs impulse 125 185(1)
rated current A 2500 2500
Isc breaking capacity r.m.s. kA 31.5 25
making capacity peak kA 79 62.5
allowable short time r.m.s. kA, 3 s 31.5 25
with stand current peak kA 79 62.5
rated switching cycle O - 3 mn - CO - 3 mn - CO c c
operating time ms opening 45 to 65 45 to 65
breaking 60 to 80 60 to 80
closing 70 to 90 70 to 90
electrical durability number time 10 10
total see curve p.5 see curve p.5
(1) For voltage of 36 to 40.5 kV, suitable inter-phase barriers supplied with the device must be
installed by the contractor.

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Application example

Simplified diagram
1 HV circuit-breaker
2 HV/MV step-down transformer HV MV 10 MV LV
3 Power factor correction device
4 Protective circuit-breaker 1 2 4 6 7 9 12
5 Earthing switch
8 11
6 Isolation switch 5 5
3
7 ISF2 for furnace control 13
8 Voltage transformer
9 Current transformer
10 Surge arrester
11 RC circuit
12 Furnace MV/LV transformer
13 Furnace electrodes
Schneider offers complete solutions for the power supply to your furnaces:
consult us.

ISF2 mounting in a cubicle

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Maintenance

cycles
Life expectancy of pole-units
50000
The stress that the device has to withstand is variable depending on the type of
installation and the operating rules. The life expectancy of the poles is essentially
40000
proportional:
c to the number of load current making and breaking cycles,
c to the value of the furnace supply transformer rated current.
30000
Example: for an arc furnace fed by a 100 MVA transformer at 30 kV (or 67 MVA
at 20 kV) with a load cycle of 2000 A, the life expectancy of an ISF2 is 28,000
20000 CO cycles (or 50,000 CO cycles when the set of pole-units is replaced).

Electrical durability
10000
This depends on:
c the furnace load current,
0 I (A) c the circuit configuration when the device switches:
v opening
0 500 1000 1500 2000 2500
v closing
Fig 1 - Life expectancy of a set of pole-units (number of c the rating of the furnace transformer and in particular of the inrush current during
CO cycles) depending on the furnace load current I. no-load energization,
c the elements inserted in the furnace supply line, saturable reactor, non-saturable
reactor, etc.
The electrical durability can be estimated using the graph in figure 1 based on the
following operating hypotheses:
1- Protection of overload currents above 2 In is carried out by the circuit-breaker
located upstream.
2 - Switching operations are carried out with the electrodes out of the bath.
3 - The no-load inrush current of the furnace transformers is below 4 In.

Maintenance
SF6 breaking devices do not generally require special maintenance.
However, since the furnace operating mechanism undergoes heavy stress, it is
advisable to carry out basic maintenace involving the following operations:
c depending on the ambient environment, clean the surface of the insulating
enclosures;
c every 10,000 switching operations:
v measure the wear on the arcing contacts without removing the pole-units during
inspection and maintenance operations (the auto-diagnostic system monitors wear
on the pole-units throughout the device service life);
v clean the operating mechanism, grease it and check the nuts and bolts.

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Gmh stored energy operating mechanism

Operating mechanism
The ISF2 is fitted with a Gmh type operating mechanism based on stored energy
which gives the device a closing and opening speed which is not dependent on the
operator.
The GMh operating mechanism is made up of:
c a stored energy mechanism which stores the energy required for device closing
and then opening in springs;
c a manual charging mechanism using a removable lever;
c an electrical charging mechanism with a motor which automatically recharges the
operating mechanism as soon as the device is closed;
c a mechanical “opening-closing” mechanism actuated by 2 pushbuttons located on
the front panel;
c an electrical “closing” mechanism including:
v 1 closing release for remote control,
v 1 anti-pumping relay;
c an electrical “opening”system, including 1 shunt opening release; an optional
undervoltage release can be added to this device;
c a mechanical position indicator with “white-black” or “red-green” mechanical
indicators;
Gmh operating mechanism
c a switching operations counter.
c A 14 strong auxiliary contact block including:
v 2 contacts for the electrical operating mechanism,
v 1 contact for the shunt release,
v 11 available contacts;
c 1 closing contact for “operating mechanism charged” indication;
c 1 “open” position key-lock support (lock supplied);
c a multipin connector (male and female) with 36 pins and a 2 metre lead.

Operating mechanism low voltage auxiliaries

charging motor closing release(1) opening release
M YF YO1, YO2 YM
supply voltages
AC (V) 50 - 110 - 127 - 220 50 - 110 - 127 - 220 50 - 110 - 127 - 220
50 HZ
AC (V) 120 - 240 120 - 240 120 - 240
60 HZ
DC (V)(2) 24 - 48 - 60 - 110 - 127 - 230 24 - 48 - 60 - 110 - 127 - 230 24 - 48 - 60 - 110 - 127 - 230
consumption
AC 700 VA 120 VA 120 VA 100 VA
DC 570 W 70 W 70 W 10 W
Auxiliary contacts
rated current 10 A
breaking capacity CA 10 A at 220 V (cos ϕ <i 0.3)
CC 3 A at 110 ou 220 V (L/R <i 0.01 s)
(1) With anti-pumping relay.
(2) For other values, please consult us.

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 Operating mechanism wiring diagram
J Circuit-breaker.
KN Anti-pumping relay. Sm1 Sm2 Sm4
M Charging motor.
M1-M2 End-of-charging limit switches.
M3 “Operating mechanism charged” contact.
QF Circuit-breaker auxiliary contacts. Sn Sm3
SE Trip hold contact.
Sm1 Closing pushbutton (external).
Sm2-Sm4 Opening pushbuton for shunt
release(external). M1
Sm3 Opening pushbutton for undervoltage
release (external). M
Sn Closing disable contact (external). J QF
SP1-SP2 Pressure switch contacts.
YF Closing release. M1 M2 KN
Y01-Y02 Shunt opening release.
YM Undervoltage release. SE Y01 M3 Y02 SP1 SP2

YM
YF

Dimensions and weights

Connection pad: 690
910 736 300
78
300 300 190
2 Ø 14
30 d

30 20 Ø 60

c
1060

1108

630
e

35 322
b 1010 a
644

a: fixing lugs supplied on the frame are used to anchor the device to the ground;
b: the device is fitted with rollers to facilitate handling and installation;
c: multipin connector;
d: inter-phase barriers delivered with the 40.5 kV version;
e: removable charging lever.

Approximate weight: 194 kg

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