MEDIUM VOLTAGE SWITCHGEAR

HVX
Vacuum Circuit-Breakers
≤ 2500 A, ≤ 40 kA)
12 - 24 kV (≤

Operating Manual
No. AGS 531 301-01
Edition 05/05
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Operating Manual

T&D
IMPORTANT NOTE
The Operating Instructions, which are exclusively valid are always supplied by AREVA Sachsenwerk GmbH together with
the product in question. Our products may only be commissioned, operated, serviced, repaired or decommissioned to-
gether with Operating Instructions which have been directly enclosed to the product in question by the factory.

On the other hand, this electronic version of the operating instructions is provided to the customer at his/her request for
information only. None of our products may be commissioned, operated, serviced, repaired or decommissioned on the
basis of this electronic version.

Non-compliance with this instruction may entail serious damage to the product, the objects pertaining to it, as well as
health hazard or mortal danger. AREVA Sachsenwerk GmbH shall not be held liable for any such damage.

Manufacturer:

AREVA Sachsenwerk GmbH

Rathenaustraße 2
D-93055 Regensburg
Phone +49 (0)9 41/46 20-0
Fax +49 (0)9 41/46 20-418

Service
Should you have any queries as to
our service, please do not hesitate to
contact:
AREVA Sachsenwerk GmbH
Service Center
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 AREVA Sachsenwerk GmbH −2005−

 Contents

1 Regulations and provisions 4

1.1 Remarks on this manual 4
1.2 Terms and symbols used 4
1.3 Use in line with the intended purpose 4
1.4 Applied standards 5
1.5 Safety provisions 5
1.6 Disposal after the end of service life 5

2 Technical data 6
2.1 Type designation 6
2.2 Operating times 6
2.3 Control and operating devices 7

3 Series 8

4 Delivery, storage and transport 9

4.1 Delivery 9
4.2 Storage 9
4.3 Transport 9

5 Assembly 10
5.1 Assembly and safety instructions 10
5.2 Transport securing and protection devices 10
5.3 HVX-F - Mechanical assembly 11
5.4 HVX-E - Mechanical assembly 13
5.5 Connecting the control lines - HVX-E and F 14

6 Commissioning 15

7 Operation 16
7.1 Operating elements and operator interface 16
7.2 Interlocks 17
7.3 Actuating the isolating withdrawable unit
(only HVX-E) 18
7.4 Charging the energy storing device 18
7.5 Switching operations 18

8 Servicing 19
8.1 General 19
8.2 Cleaning insulating components 19
8.3 Servicing schedule 19
8.4 Numbers of breaking operations up to
summation current limit 20
8.5 Lubrication instructions (only HVX-E) 21

9 Annex 22
9.1 Accessories 22
9.2 Auxiliary products 22
9.3 Screw couplings 22
9.4 Treatment of firmly screw-connected
contact surfaces 22
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 1 Regulations and Provisions

1.1 Remarks on 1.2 Terms and 1.3 Use in the line with
this manual symbols used the intended purpose
This manual describes assembly, This manual uses certain terms and The vacuum circuit-breaker HVX is
operation, handling and maintenance symbols. They warn about dangers exclusively intended as switching
of vacuum service breakers HVX. It or provide important information units in air-insulating medium-voltage
must be stored so that it is at any which must be complied with at all switchgear. It must only be used in
time readily accessible for and can costs so as to avoid danger and da- the scope of the specified standards
be used by persons who are to work mage: and the switchgear-specific techni-
on the switchgear. When re-selling cal data. Any other use constitutes
the circuit-breaker or the switchgear „WARNING“ improper use and may result in dan-
with circuit-breaker, make sure that This symbol warns of dan- gers and damage.
this manual is transmitted as well. gerous electrical voltage.
Contact with voltage may
For assembly and operation of the result in fatal injury!
Disclaimer of liability
circuit-breaker, the operating manual
of the switchgear in which it is ope- „WARNING“ The manufacturer shall not be held
rated must be complied with. This symbol is used for in- responsible for damage which oc-
structions non-compliance curs if
All dimensions specified in this ma- with which may result in
nual are metric. serious injury, death or se- • instructions in this manual are not
rious material damage. complied with,

„NOTICE“ • the circuit-breaker is not opera-

This symbol is used for in- ted according to its intended use
formation which is impor- (see above),
tant to avoid damage. • the circuit-breaker is assembled,
connected or operated improper-
ly,
• accessories or spare parts are
used which have not been appro-
ved by the manufacturer,
• the circuit-breaker is converted
without the manufacturer's appro-
val, or if inadmissible parts are at-
tached.

In case of queries and orders for

spare parts, the following data on
the rating plate must be specified:

- Type designation
- Serial number
- Year of construction.

NOTICE:
Operating reliability
and service life depend
on correct operation.

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1.4 Applied standards 1.5 Safety instructions 1.6 Disposal after the
end of service life
The three-pole vacuum circuit-brea- The work described in this manual
ker HVX may only be performed by specialist A manual on disposal after the end
electricians who have proved their of the service life is available for dis-
• corresponds to the requirements experience with the circuit-breaker posal of the vacuum circuit-breaker
for AC switchgear for voltages HVX and the EN 50110-1 standard. HVX. Disposal at the end of service
above 1 kV acc. to IEC 62271- life is performed on request by the
100; Applicable standards and regulati- service center at the manufacturer's.
ons:
• complies, regarding its switching
capacity and insulating level, • Adhere to the locally applicable
ANSI C37... (please enquire at accident prevention, operating
the manufacturer's) and work instructions.
• corresponds as HVX-E on with- • Installation: HD 637 S1
drawable unit to IEC 62271-102.
• Operation of electrical equip-
ment: EN 50110-1
Type approval of vacuum interrup- Read these instructions carefully be-
ter chambers acc. to. RöV fore you work on the circuit-breaker,
The vacuum interrupter chambers and perform the work detailed in it
have been approved by the X-Ray according to the descriptions. Only
Ordinance (RöV) of the Federal Re- perform such work if you have un-
public of Germany up to a maximum derstood the instructions. Do not
voltage amounting to the rated short- perform any work on the circuit-
time power-frequency voltage (rated breaker which is not described in
power frequency withstand voltage) this manual.
defined by DIN VDE/IEC. Thus, they
Before starting work on
satisfy the conditions for operation
the circuit-breaker, de-
exempt of approval up to the voltage
energize the system,
in question according to the X-Ray
verify it for zero voltage and
Ordinance (RöV).
earth the system according to
the applicable safety rules pur-
suant to EN 50110-1.
Environmental and
operating conditions Before performing work
Circuit-breakers HVX may only be on the circuit-breaker,
operated under normal operating switch off the supply
conditions according to IEC 60694. voltage and prevent it from re-
Operation under conditions different closing.
from these is only admissible upon There is a risk of get-
consultation with the manufacturer ting injured when wor-
and obtention of his approval. king on the drive me-
chanism. Before starting work,
Ambient conditions release the energy storing devi-
ce by performing the sequence
Temperature class:
of operations OFF-ON-OFF.
"Minus 25 indoors".

Min./max. ambient tem- -25 /

perature 40oC

Average value over 24

35oC
hours (max.)

Maximum installation al-

titude above sea level
(higher installation altitu- 1000m
des possible on re-
quest)

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 2 Technical data

2.1 Type designation

The type designation - refer to rating Example HVX 12 - 25 - 12 - F
plate - specifies the essential techni-
cal data. The following example Series HVX
shows the composition of the type
designation Rated voltage 12 kV

Rated short-circuit
breaking current 25 kA

Rated nominal current

1250 A

F: Fixed mounted unit

E: Withdrawable unit

2.2 Operating times *

Rated voltage [kv] 12 17,5 24

Opening time at rated voltage
[ms] 30 - 50
of the release
Arc duration (max. value) [ms] 12 14
Closing time atrated voltage
30 - 50
of release
Minimum command time "OFF"
[ms] 20
Electr. tripping
Minimum command time "ON" [ms] 20
Motor charging time [s] 4 - 12

* Rated frequency according to specification on rating plate (50/60 Hz)

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2.3 Control and Technical data of the auxiliary switches
operating devices
DC [V] AC [V]
The drive mechanism is designed on Rated supply voltage
[V] <48 125 220 120 230
principle for manual charging of the
energy storing device (closing Switching capacity [A] 10 3,8 2 10
spring).
Rated short-time current 250 A / 3 s
The drive can be equipped with ad-
ditional operating and control devi- Time factor T=L/R [ms] 10 20 -
ces.
Rated continuous current [A] 15 -
Possible components fitted:

Power consumption, solenoids and motor

Motor
• for charging the energy-storing Solenoids / motor Power consumption [W]
device (spiral spring)
Shunt closing release < 250
• HVX-E: electrical actuation of the
isolating withdrawable unit Shunt opening release < 250

Undervoltage release 10
Shunt opening release
• 2 ea. Motor ca. 100

Secondary coil 12
Secondary coil
Information about the power consumption of solenoids and the motor is available from
• 2 ea. the manufacturer. To this effect, auxiliary voltage data is required.

• (Maximum equipment - shunt

opening release and secondary
coil, 3 in total)

Push switches Anti-pumping relay

Undervoltage release • installed depending on compo- If an ON and OFF command is si-
• 1 ea. nents fitted and operating se- multaneously and permanently pre-
quence sent at the circuit-breaker, the latter
• An additional device prevents re- returns to its initial position after clo-
leasing "OFF" of the circuit-brea- sing. It remains in this initial position
ker on closing, if voltage is only Auxiliary switch until the ON command is issued
applied to the undervoltage re- anew. This prevents continuous clo-
lease after switching ON. The auxiliary switches are always ac-
tuated directly by the switch shaft via sing and opening ("pumping").
an intermediate linkage. Their positi-
Shunt closing release on is always identical to that of the
main contacts. The circuit-breakers
• 1 ea. are equipped with up to 3 auxiliary
switches composed of 8 elements.
Blocking coil The switching functions have been
• The blocking coil prevents the set in the factory according to the
circuit breaker from being swit- wiring diagram.
ched on via the "ON" push-but-
ton when the rated supply volta-
ge has dropped out.

Operating counter
• The operating counter indicates
the number of switching operati-
ons.

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 3 Series

1
7
6

5
2

4
3
1 Conductor bar connection/
moving contact
2 Circuit-breaker pole
1 3 Front handles (option)
4 Rating plate
5 Operator interface
11 6 Secondary terminal, 64-pole
7 Drive housing
11 Securing points
(correspond to earthing points)

Fig. 1
Vacuum circuit-breaker HVX-F - Fixed mounted unit with 64-pole secondary terminal

7
1
6

2 5

4 1 Conductor bar connection/moving

3 contact
2 Circuit-breaker pole
3 Front handles (option)
4 Rating plate
5 Operator interface
6 Secondary terminal, 64-pole
7 Drive housing
10 8 Moving rollers
9 Withdrawable unit
10 Insertion opening for crank handle for
9 displacement of the circuit-breaker in
isolating / service position/ manual
and motor-operated drive mechanism
8

Fig. 2
Vacuum circuit-breaker HVX-E - Withdrawable unit with 64-pole secondary terminal

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 4 Delivery, storage and transport

4.1 Delivery
• Handle shipping units carefully
when unloading and unpacking
them.
• Shipping units must be unpacked
immediately after receipt. Any da-
mage occurred in transit must be
recorded and reported immedia-
tely to the manufacturer.
• On delivery, the consignment
must be checked for complete-
ness. Fig. 3 Fig. 4

• The supplier must be notified in Shipping unit HVX-E in the shipping unit
writing about any differences.

4.2 Storage
The transport packaging is not inten-
ded for storage. The risk of storing
the parts in packed condition shall
be the consignee's responsibility!
>50°

4.3 Transport
Transport using a forklift truck:

Only transport the circuit-breaker on

a pallet.

Transport without pallet:

Lift the circuit-breaker as shown in

Fig. 5. A rope (not a metallic steel
cable)

Ø 12 - 15 mm or a strap is required Fig. 5

to this effect. Transport

WARNING: Weights [kg]

Make sure the rope or
strap is strong enough Type Rated current [kA]
to bear the weight of < 1600 2000 / 2500
the circuit-breaker!
HVX-F - Fixed mounted unit
135 160
HVX-E - Withdrawable unit

(Approximate values without packaging)

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 5 Assembly

5.1 Instructions 5.2 Transport protection

for assembly and securing devices
• Dimension drawings are made The circuit-breaker features a trans-
available on request. port securing device (Fig. 6). The fi-
xed mounted unit is equipped with
• Check technical data on rating
an additional transport support on
plate.
the central circuit-breaker pole to
• Check auxiliary voltage of the prevent it from falling over (Fig. 7).
control and operating devices in-
stalled. HVX-F:

The vacuum circuit-breakers HVX-F Remove the transport support (U

1
and HVX-E are supplied in comple- profile rail on the central circuit-brea-
tely assembled and ready-to-operate ker pole) for assembly (Fig. 7, 1). Fig. 7
condition. They are supplied in posi- HVX-F (circuit-breaker pole)
tion "OFF" and with the energy sto- Transport securing device in the 1 Transport support
ring device "released". drive mechanism:
WARNING! 1. Remove front cover.
Refer to the safety in-
structions in section 2. Remove transport securing devi-
1.5. ce (red) by releasing the thread-
cutting screw M5 using a TORX
wrench no. T25 (Fig. 6).
3. Re-fasten front cover.
Tightening torque:
4.7 Nm + 15%.

Fig. 6
Drive mechanism HVX: Removal of the transport securing device

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5.3 HVX-F - Mechanical
assembly
Screws and attachments are not in-
cluded in the scope of supplies.

Fastening the circuit-breaker

WARNING:
The frame being used
must be suitable for the
weight of the circuit-
breaker (refer to Chap-
ter 4).

Fasten circuit-breaker to the frame

below the drive casing, using 4
screws M 10 (Fig. 8).

NOTICE:
Comply with the speci-
147
fied tightening torques

25
(refer to Annex).
B
Make sure not to distort the circuit- ø 12,5
breaker when screw-fastening it. ( ) 140

Fig. 8
Earth terminal Screw-fastening the circuit-breaker
NOTICE:
Coat contact surfaces
(refer to Annex). Dimensions in mm

NOTICE: Pole center spacing 165 185 210 275

Comply with the speci-
fied tightening torques B 484 484 534 664
(refer to Annex).

The screw coupling can also be

used for earthing the circuit-breaker.
Additionally, the frame features bore-
holes ø12.5 on both sides for an
earth terminal (Fig. 8).

• Design and dimensioning of the

circuit-breaker's earth terminal
acc. to IEC 62271-100.
• Select the cross section of and
the material used for the earth
conductor according to HD 637
S1 or the appropriate national
work instruction.

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Connecting the conductor bars 40

WARNING: 25
Aluminium conductor

25
bars must not be con- 630/1250 A

15
25
nected to silver-plated
connection areas of the circuit- ¿9

458
breaker. Inadmissible matching
of materials.
60
NOTICE:
Coat contact surfaces 25

(refer to Annex).

25

15
1600 A

25
NOTICE:
Comply with the speci- ¿9

458
fied tightening torques
(refer to Annex).
80
• Take account of DIN 43 670 and
40
DIN 43 671 regarding the dimen-
sioning for continuous current.

25
10,5
• Maximum distance of the next
support point from the circuit- 2000 A

344
breaker's terminals in the directi-
on of the switch pole axis: 3x

9,5
pole center spacing of the cir-
cuit-breaker (unless the next sup-
porting point is located in the di- Fig. 9
rection of the switch pole axis,
High-voltage connection, vacuum circuit-breaker HVX-F, fixed mounted unit
make sure that the circuit-breaker
pole is not exposed to higher
electrodynamic forces). Connecting areas Connecting areas
• Screw-fasten conductor bar (ob- of the circuit-breaker of the conductor bar
serve DIN 43 679). 630 A
Copper or aluminium
• The circuit-breaker must not be Copper, metallically bright
deformed by screw-fastening the 1250 A Copper or copper, silver-plated
conductor bars. 1600 A In case of aluminium, use an interme-
Copper, silver-plated diate layer of copper (thickness 0.1
mm) corresponding to the full size of
the connecting area (Reduction of the
rated (normal) current by 13%)
2000 A und 2500 A Copper; copper, silver-plated; alumi-
Copper, metallically bright nium

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5.4 HVX-E - Mechanical
assembly

Mounting the transport trolley

(option)
A transport trolley (option) is used to
move the circuit-breaker into the pa-
nel (Fig. 10).

For construction and function of the

transport trolley being used, please
refer to the instructions of the panel
installed.

Placing the circuit-breaker onto

the transport trolley and moving in
NOTICE:
Upon performing the
following assembly
operations, make sure
to comply with the instructions
for the panel installed.

1. Put circuit-breaker onto the rails

of the transport trolley.
2. Lock circuit-breaker to the trans-
port trolley.
3. Couple transport trolley to the
Fig. 10
panel.
Moving the circuit-breaker in front of the panel
4. Unlock circuit-breaker from the
transport trolley.
5. Push circuit-breaker into the pa- Earth terminal
nel, until the interlock rocker is
The switching device potential is lin- Optionally, the HVX-E circuit-breaker
engaged.
ked to the panel via the four wheels can be supplied with short circuit-
6. Release the transport trolley from of the withdrawable unit (Fig 11). proof earthing.
the panel.

Fig. 11
Potential link within the cell
1

Fig. 12
1 Earth bar

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5.5 Connecting the con-
trol lines - HVX-E and
HVX-F 1

The control lines are connected, de-

pending on design, via control con-
nectors (Fig. 13 and 14) or control
lines to the terminal strips in the
drive casing (Fig. 15). The control li- 2
nes are wired in the circuit-breaker
up to the control connector or up to Fig. 13
the terminal strip. 64-pin control connector
Single-wire conductors or strands 1 Connecting the low-voltage connector
can be connected 2 Locking

• to terminal strip up to 2,5 mm2

• in control connector up to 1,5
mm2

Terminal with control connector

Push the control connector onto the
64-pin (36-pin) right-angle plug-and
socket connector of the circuit-brea-
ker, and lock it (Fig. 13 and 14).
Fig. 14
NOTICE:
Connector interlock for Connecting the 36-pin control connector
HVX-E: The control
connector on the cell
end can only be inserted or re-
moved while the circuit-breaker
is in isolating position.

Connection to terminal strip

1. Remove the cover plate.
2. Connect the external control lines
via the terminal strip (Fig. 15).
The circuit diagram which is bin-
ding for the system in question is
supplied with each circuit-brea-
1
ker.
If additional control lines are pla-
ced in the drive casing, leave a
sufficient distance from the mo-
vable parts of the drive.
3. After connecting the external
control line, mount the cover pla-
te. Fig. 15

NOTICE: Connection of the control line

Comply with the tighte- 1 Terminal strip
ning torques specified
for screw-fastening (re-
fer to Annex).

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 6 Commissioning

• Check circuit-breaker for external HVX - F (Fixed mounted unit):

damage. 2 • Check assembly work:
• Make sure that there are no ex-
- Check securing bolts.
ternal parts in the circuit-breaker
compartment. - Check the conductor bars'
screw couplings using a tor
• Check surface of insulating com-
que wrench.
ponents for impurities. If neces-
sary, clean, as described in - Check the screw coupling of
Chapter 8. the earth terminal.
• Check if the transport securing
devices have been removed (re- 1 3 • Perform functional tests:
fer to Section 5.2).
NOTICE:
Fig. 16
Observe the operating
1 Circuit-breaker coding and locking conditions
HVX - E (Withdrawable unit): 2 Spindle of the isolating withdrawable
acc. to Chapter 7.
unit
• Perform functional tests: 3 The spindle nut of the isolating draw
ing unit must be engaged with the
1.
NOTICE: Charge energy-storing device using
cell.
Observe the operating the crank.
and locking conditions Check the spring position indicator.
acc. to Chapter 7.
4. 2.
1. Check electrical functions of control Switch circuit-breaker on and off se-
Charge energy-storing device using and operating devices. veral times by hand. Check position
the crank. indicator.
Check the spring position indicator. NOTICE:
The energy storing de- 3.
2. vice of motorized cir- Check electrical functions of control
Switch circuit-breaker on and off se- cuit-breakers is char- and operating devices.
veral times by hand. Check position ged automatically as soon as
indicator. the motor's auxiliary supply is NOTICE:
applied. The energy storing de-
3. vice of motorized cir-
Move the withdrawable unit to ser- Apply auxiliary voltage cuit-breakers is char-
vice or isolating position, using the ged automatically as soon as
crank handle. Perform switching operations and
the motor's auxiliary supply is
check for proper working order by
applied.
- The coding (optional) of the actuating the shunt release and the
circuit-breaker and the cell blocking coil. Watch position indica- Apply auxiliary voltage
must correspond to each ot- tor.
her (Fig. 16) Perform switching operations and
5. check for proper working order by
- Check the mechanical inter- Rack in or rack out circuit-breaker by actuating the shunt release and the
locks between HVX-E and the means of the motor-actuated drive blocking coil.
cell (Fig. 16). Check position mechanism, simultaneously checking
indicator. the position indicators and the inter- Watch position indicators.
locks within the circuit-breaker and
to other devices. 4.
Check interlocks between circuit-
breaker and other devices.

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 7 Operation

7.1 Operating elements and operator interface

OFF button (rocker "0") or

pushbutton "0"

0 l ON button (rocker "0") or

pushbutton "0"

Rating plate

Sachsenwerk Type
NO SW1 3340121001
HVX 24 -16 -00 -21
1999
Operations counter
U 24 kV Im 800 A / 50/60 Hz
Um 125 kV Isc 16 kA /th 3 s
0 - 3min - 00-3min-00

Made in Ger many

Position indicator of circuit-breaker

99815
Position indicator of closing spring

HVX Insertion opening for charging

the closing spring

Fig. 17
Operator interfaces, circuit-breaker HVX

3
1 Closed panel door
2 ON / OFF operation rod
4 3 Spring charging crank for spring me
chanism
4 Moving crank handle for rack-in/rack-
out mechanism (only for HVX-E)
Fig. 18
Operating elements for circuit-breakers
HVX-F/HVX-E
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Position indicators on circuit-breaker and possible operating sequences
Pos. Position indicator Position indicator Opening spring possible operating
sequences
Energy-storing device ON/OFF ("CLOSE/TRIP")
(Closing spring) Switch position

1 released OFF (TRIP) released none

2 charged OFF (TRIP) charged C- O

3 released ON (CLOSE) charged O

charged, is re-charged
4 charged ON (CLOSE) O- C- O
via C

C = Closing (ON)
O = Opening (OFF)

7.2 Interlocks

Mechanical interlocks NOTICE: Electrical interlocks

You must be familiar
The HVX breaker features basic in- The electrical interlocks are desi-
with these interlocks
terlocks to avoid operating errors. gned according to the circuit dia-
before operating the
gram.
circuit-breaker.

Interlock Function of the interlock Operating mode of the interlock

Between the withdrawable unit of the Circuit-breaker cannot be racked in if
The insertion opening of the moving
circuit-breaker and the low-voltage the low-voltage connector is not inser-
crank handle is locked
connector ted and locked
Circuit-breaker cannot be racked in if
Between the withdrawable unit of the
the earthing switch of the panel is in The moving crank handle uncouples
circuit-breaker and the earthing switch
ON position.
Earthing switch cannot be switched The earthing switch cannot be swit-
Between the earthing switch and the
on as soon as the withdrawable unit ched on.
position of the withdrawable unit
has moved out of its isolating position Do not apply force!
Between the withdrawable unit and
Circuit-breaker cannot be racked in The insertion opening of the moving
the operating state of the circuit-brea-
while it is switched on crank handle is locked
ker
Circuit-breaker cannot be switched
on, unless
Between the withdrawable unit and
The circuit-breaker cannot be swit-
the operating state of the circuit-brea- - it is completely in isolating or ser-
vice position and ched on or off
ker
- the operating crank of the rack-in
mechanism has been removed

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7.3 Actuating the isola- 7.4 Charging the energy 7.5 Switching operations
ting withdrawable storing device
unit
(only HVX-E) Close (ON)
Manually
NOTICE: • Push button "ON" or
Comply with interlocking Move circuit-breaker in "ready-for-
provisions, section 7.2. • apply voltage to shunt closing re-
closing" position:
lease.
Moving the circuit-breaker from 1. Insert crank into opening for • The position indicator shows the
isolating to service position: charging the energy storing devi- switch position "ON" (Table,
ce. section 7.1, item 3).
NOTICE:
2. Charge the spiral spring using • The position of the auxiliary
− Switch off the eart- the spring charging crank. As switch has changed.
hing switch soon as the spiral spring is char-
ged, the spring charging mecha- The energy storing device can be
− Switch circuit-brea- charged immediately after switching
nism is uncoupled and the positi-
ker OFF. ON (by hand or by motor). If voltage
on indicator shows "charged".
• Manual drive: Starting the motor during this is applied to the motor, charging is
procedure does not involve a performed automatically.
1. Insert operating crank with in-
danger.
tegrated sliding clutch and • The position indicator shows the
turn it clockwise to its stop or 3. Remove crank handle. The cir- energy storing device position
until the sliding clutch reacts; cuit-breaker is ready for closing "charged" (Table, section 7.1,
circuit-breaker moves to ser- (Table, section 7.1, item 2). item 4).
vice position. Watch position
indicator on the panel.
Via motor Open (OFF)
2. Remove operating crank.
The energy storing device of motori- • Push button "OFF" or
• Motor-operated drive
zed circuit-breakers is charged auto-
mechanism: • switch off via shunt opening re-
matically as soon as the auxiliary vol-
lease, undervoltage release or se-
Input of commands via the on-site or tage is applied.
condary coil.
remote control. Observe position in-
dicator. • The position indicator shows the
switch position "OFF" (Table,
Moving the circuit-breaker from section 7.1, item 1 or 2).
service to final position: • The position of the auxiliary
NOTICE: switch has changed.

Switch circuit- breaker

OFF.

• Manual drive:
1. Insert operating crank with in-
tegrated sliding clutch and
turn it anti-clockwise to its
stop or until the sliding clutch
reacts; circuit-breaker moves
to isolating position. Watch
position indicator on the pa-
nel.
2. Remove operating crank.
• Motor-operated drive
mechanism:
Input of commands via the on-site or
remote control. Observe position in-
dicator.

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 8 Servicing

8.1 General WARNING! 8.2 Cleaning insulating

Comply with the safety components
The series HVX vacuum circuit brea-
provisions in section
kers do not require maintenance for Cleaning of plastic and ceramic
1.5.
a service life of over 20 years. parts:
The circuit-breaker must not be dis-
In case of doubt or if deviations from assembled for maintenance work. - Insulating components
the circuit-breaker's proper working - Pole shells
order are detected, the manufacturer Once maintenance is complete, pro-
Clean by means of a dry, lint-free
should be contacted. ceed as described in Chapter 6
cloth. Depending on dirt collected,
"Commissioning".
A visual inspection of the circuit replace cloth as often as necessary.
breaker and switching tests are re-
commended at intervals of at least 4
years, depending on the stress the
circuit-breaker is subject to during
operation, and on the operating con-
ditions. Switching tests can also be
performed. In case of dust deposits,
the circuit-breaker must be cleaned
by expert staff.

8.3 Servicing schedule

Maintenance work
Maintenance interval
HVX-E HVX-F

Lubricate moving contacts and spindle of the rack-in

After 20 years and rack-out mechanism of the withdrawable unit ac- -
cording to the lubrication instructions (section 8.5).

Every 10,000 operating cycles (max.

Inspect circuit-breaker drive mechanism and poles subject to consultation
30, 000 operating cycles) or after 20
with the manufacturer
years

Once the summation current limit has

been reached (refer to diagram, section Replace circuit-breaker poles subject to consultation with the manufacturer
8.4)

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8.4 Numbers of breaking operations up to summation current limit

The diagrams define exclusively the Depending on the rated normal vol- The data for the rated normal current
admissible summation current limit. tage, not all the combinations shown and short-circuit opening current are
They indicate whether the vacuum may be possible. indicated on the nameplate.
interrupter chambers need to be re-
placed.

Ir = Rated (normal) current [A]

ISC = Rated short-circuit breaking current [kA]

Vacuum circuit-breaker HVX-E, HVX-F

Rated normal current Ir 630 A, 800 A, 1250 A, 1600 A, 2000 A, 2500 A

30 000

10 000
Number of breaking operations n

5000

1000
500

100
50

10
Ir I SC
Breaking current log I a

ISC [kA]
Ir [A]
16 20 25 31,5 40

630 x x x x

800 x x x x x

1250 x x x x x

1600 x x x

2000 x x x

2500 x x x

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8.5 Lubrication
instructions
(only HVX-E)
WARNING:
Comply with safety pro-
visions (section 1.5).
630 A (< 20 kA) 1250 A / 630 A (> 25 kA)

Remove the circuit-breaker withdra-

wable unit from the panel for inspec-
tion (refer to the instructions of the
corresponding panel).

The circuit-breaker must no be dis-

assembled!

Lubrication procedure
U 1600 A / 2000 A 2500 A
Contact lubricant Kontasynth
for surfaces sliding upon one anot- Fig. 19
her. Clean points of lubrication with Coating the moving contacts with contact lubricant
lint-free cotton cloth.

In case of severe contamination:

using detergent.

Apply a thin film of contact lubricant,

e.g. using a paint-brush.

F
High-pressure grease
for the spindle.

Clean points of lubrication with lint-

free cotton cloth.

In case of severe contamination:

using detergent.

Apply a thin film of high-pressure

grease, e.g. using a paint-brush.
Fig. 20
The spindle is accessible from be- Lubricating the rack-in and rack-out mechanism
low.

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 9 Annex

9.1 Accessories 9.4 Treatment of firmly

screw-connected
contact surfaces
Contact surfaces must be subjected
2 3 to preliminary treatment before
1 screw-fastening.

1. Clean
– use a lint-free cloth,
– in case of severe contaminati-
on: use detergent.
Fig. 21
2. Polish to achieve a bright surface
Accessories for the HVX-E withdrawable unit
The accessories depend on the panel type being used and must be consulted with the Material of contact Pre-treat-
manufacturer if necessary. surfaces ment
1 ON / OFF operation rod
2 Spring charging crank for spring mechanism Copper, silver-plated -
3 Moving crank handle with integrated sliding clutch
Copper A
9.2 Auxiliary products
Thread- Tightening torque Aluminium,
Only the following auxiliary products size [Nm] -
silver-plated
which can be purchased from
min. max.
AREVA Sachsenwerk GmbH may be Aluminium B
used. The use of other auxiliary pro- M6 7 9
ducts is not admissible. Steel or steel,
M8 16 24 C
galvanized
M10 36 44
Designation Order no.
M12 63 77 (A) – use emery cloth (grain
Lubricant KL S 008157 size 100 or finer)
Table 1:
Contact lubri- Hex. bolts and socket-head caps- – or use a steel
cant Kontasynth S 008167 crews (except slotted screws) and brush which is only used for
0,5 kg can nuts (except self-locking nuts) copper

High-pressure (B) – use emery cloth (grain

ST 312-101-833 size 100 or finer)
grease Thread- Tightening torque
Detergent, size [Nm] – or use a steel
S 008152 brush which is only used for
1 l can min. max. aluminium
9.3 Screw couplings M6 5,5 7,5 (C) remove any existing passiva-
The following elements must be M8 15 19 tion using a steel brush
used for all metal screw couplings: which is only used for steel.
M10 30 40
3. Immediately after cleaning the
• Screws and bolts: Grade > 8.8, M12 60 76
material metallically bright, coat it
• Nuts: Grade 8. Table 2: with lubricant KL so that the spa-
Screw coupling between switching ce between the contact surfaces
device and conductor bar with con- is completely filled once the
ductor material copper screws have been fastened.

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