3 DR-6+ C INSTALLATION GUIDELINES

3.1 General
The installation of the DR-6C RMU guarantees the highest possible degree of protection in
the event of an internal arc, by extinguishing it in less than 50 ms. The rapid arc extinction
limits the internal pressure build-up, which prevents the escape of gas.

3.2 Required conditions

To provide the highest possible degree of protection in the unlikely case of a malfunction of
the arc extinction system (SV-50), a pressure relief vent is provided. To guarantee the perfect
functioning of the overpressure vent, the free space between the rear side of the cubicles and
the wall of the installation area needs to be respected. The installation should not in any way
limit the functioning of the overpressure vents.

Figure 9: Top view of switchgear

3.2.1 Required Material

• DR-6+ C Ring Main Unit

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3.2.2 Diverting of the gases

Figure 10: Gas escape route when placing the switchgear DR-6+ C with a cable cellar available
(Lateral view of installation)

Figure 11: Gas escape route when placing DR-6+ C switchgear without a cable cellar (Lateral view of
installation)

The height of the socle below the switchgear, needs to correspond with the regulations for
bending radius of the installed cable.

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4 SWITCHGEAR ARRANGEMENT

4.1 Anchoring the DR-6C medium-voltage cubicle

4.1.1 Installing the fixation clips
Before positioning the DR-6C switchgear in its definitive place, install a fixation clip (see
Figure 12) for every function of the DR-6.

Figure 12: Positioning: Installing fixation clips

After installing the fixation clips, the DR-6C medium-voltage cubicle can be positioned in
its definitive place. The rear side of the DR-6C medium-voltage cubicle is now fixed into
place.

4.1.2 Installing the fixation clips with use of a soccle

Before positioning the DR-6C switchgear in its definitive place, install a fixation clip (see
Figure 13) for every function of the DR-6.

Figure 13: Positioning: Installing fixation clips when assemblming DR-6 on soccle
After installing the fixation clips, the DR-6C medium-voltage cubicle can be positioned in
its definitive place. The rear side of the DR-6C medium voltage cubicle is now fixed into
place.

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4.1.3 Anchoring front side of DR-6C medium-voltage switchgear

Figure 14: Positioning: Anchoring DR-6C medium-voltage switchgear

Consult the installation drawing(s), the electrical schematics, and the floor plans
before starting with the actual positioning of the medium-voltage switchgear.

Leave the indicated free space between the rear side of the cubicle and the wall
of the installation room. This allows the overpressure system to function correctly
in the event of an internal arc. A transformer cubicle can be placed with its rear
side against the wall.

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• Position the medium-voltage switchgear perfectly level, after anchoring the fixation
clips, in its definitive place in the installation room. The rear side of the DR-6C medium-
voltage switchgear is now fixed into place.

Figure 15: DR-6C medium-voltage switchgear installed in its definitive installation room

• Anchor each functional unit to the floor using two bolts (A). Use the provided openings
as seen in Figure 18. If required, the anchoring can happen after disassembling the
floor panels (B) and the front panel of the cable compartment (C).

Figure 16: Positioning: Anchoring a DR-6C medium-voltage cubicle

Ensure that the cubicle remains exactly aligned and perfectly level to enable a
torque-free assembly of the frame. Any plinths are provided ex factory and will
be supplied separately.
Position the cubicles in the order indicated on the installation drawings and the
electrical diagram.

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4.2 Assembly of the end panels
A special kit is available for the assembly of both the left and right end panels.

4.2.1.1 Kit DR000010 (End Panel Left - Right)

Kit Contents
Order Pos.
Description Number
number Number
RM021000 End panel 2 A

RM021016 Sealing profile end panel 2 B

Set of fixing materials end
GR017809 1 C
panel DR-6
M8x16 RIPP self-locking
GR040986 14 D
hexagonal flange bolt
M8 RIPP self-locking
GR041308 12 E
hexagonal flange nut
Self-drilling hexagonal
GR046413 5 F
collar-head bolt

4.2.1.2 Kit DR002010 (End Panel Left - Right)

Kit Contents
Order Pos.
Description Number
number Number
RM021001 Socle Back panel 200mm 2 A

RM021016 Sealing profile end panel 2 B

Set of fixing materials end
GR017809 1 C
panel DR-6
M8x16 RIPP self-locking
GR040986 14 D
hexagonal flange bolt
M8 RIPP self-locking
GR041308 12 E
hexagonal flange nut
Self-drilling hexagonal
GR046413 5 F
collar-head bolt

The assembly kit also contains the following items:

Order number Description Number

DF045600 Control handle 1
TO400006 Sign DR-6/vital 5 1
DW646112 Manual DR-6 medium-voltage switchgear 1

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4.2.1.3 Preparations

Ensure that the cubicle, the next one, and the previous one are de-energized
and earthed

4.2.1.4 End Panel Sealing Profile Assembly Guidelines

Figure 17: End panel sealing profile assembly (left and right)

• Place the sealing profile on the inside of the end panel, in such a way that the end
panel’s pattern of holes and the sealing profile match.
• Secure the sealing profile to the end panel using five provided self-drilling
hexagonal collar-head bolts (F) for every end panel
• The result is a left (sealing profile on the right side) and a right (sealing profile on
the left side) end panel, which can be assembled to the medium voltage cubicle, as
outlined in §Fout! Verwijzingsbron niet gevonden..

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4.2.1.5 Assembly Guidelines End Panel

Figure 18: Assembly End Panel

• Place the end panel against the lateral wall of the cubicle, in such a way that the
end panel’s pattern of holes and the lateral wall match.
• Secure the end panel using the provided fixing materials, by using the M8x16 RIPP
self-locking hexagonal flange bolts(D) and the M8 RIPP hexagonal flange nuts (E).
Torque MA equals 42Nm.

If the wall is not perfectly straight, a finishing profile needs to be installed to

guarantee a perfect sealing.

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4.3 Cable connections, mounting floor panels
During the installation of the medium-voltage switchgear, the assembly of the floor panels
happens simultaneously with the connection of the cables, the descrition of these actions
are combined.

The following applies in all circumstances:

Cable connections can only be carried out by qualified and authorized staff in
service of the power supply company, using only fixing materials provided by
SGC – SwitchGear Company nv. Cables must never cross each other.

4.3.1 Preparations

Ensure that the cubicle, the next one, and the previous one are de-energized
and earthed

4.3.2 Optimal access to the cable compartment

The DR-6 medium-voltage switchgear is designed to connect the cables in the most
comfortable way, Therefore, the front panel of the cable compartment (C) can be
disassembled easily (Figure 19). The front panel of the cable compartment (C) is fixed with
four self-securing hexagonal flange bolts (A) and four self-securing flange nuts (B).

Figure 19: Disassembling the front panel of the cable compartment

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After disassembling the front panel of the cable compartment, the firstbottom panel (D) can
be removed from the cable compartment, after disassembling the self-locking hexagonal
flange nuts (E). Now the cable grommets (F) can be removed from the cable compartment.

Figure 20: Disassembling the first bottom panel

The rear bottom panel (G) is to be installed according to Figure 21, after disassembling the
two self-securing hexagonal flange nuts (H).

Figure 21: Disassembling the rear bottom plate

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4.3.3 Assembly guidelines for cable connection

• Unscrew, for every cable support (Figure

22 B+C), the hexagonal tap bolts (Figure
22 A) to allow disassembly of the twofold
cable support.

Depending on the size of the

diameter of the cable, it might be
necessary to disassemble the
cable support entirely (Figure 22
D.)
Figure 22: Assembly of the bottom panel
• Use a sharp knife to make a number of
cuts in the cable grommet (Figure 23 F.)
• Slide the cable grommet over the cable
socket.
• Connect the cable to the bushing:
o Assemble the cable connection
(Figure 23 E) according to the
supplier’s installation instructions.

The entire bushing needs to be

carefully coated with a layer of silicone
grease, which can be found in the
cable connection kit.

• Slide the cable grommet (Figure 23 F)

over the cable at the proper height.
Figure 23: Assembly of the cable connection

• Place the first part of the cable clamp

(Figure 24 C) between the cable (Figure
24 E) and the cable support (Figure 24
D).
• Now place the second part of the cable
support (Figure 24 B) over the cable and
fix the cable support by screwing in the
hexagonal tap bolts (Figure 24A) on both
sides.
Torque MA equals 40Nm.

• Continue for the remaining two phases

according to the instructions detailed
above.

Figure 24: Assembly of the cable supports

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• Connect the three earthing cables (Figure
26 G) to the cable support using two self-
securing hexagonal flange bolts (Figure
26 H) and two self-securing hexagonal
flange nuts (Figure 26I).
Torque MA equals 40Nm.

• Place the bottom plate (Figure 27 J) right

in the cable compartment and position the
cable grommets (Figure 27 K) in such a
way that the bottom panels are fixed into
place.
Figure 26: Assembly of the earthing cables

• Connect the front bottom panel (Figure 28

L) in such a way that the cable grommets
are fixed by both bottom panels. Fix both
bottom panels using four self-securing
hexagonal flange nuts (Figure 28 M).

• Finally, the front panel (Figure 25 N) of

the cable compartment needs to be
reinstalled using four self-securing
hexagonal flange bolts (Figure 25 O) and
two self-securing hexagonal flange nuts
(Figure 25 P). Figure 27: Positioning of the rear bottom
panels

Figure 25: Assembly of the front panel of cable

compartment
Figure 28: Putting back bottom panels

After assembly of the bottom panels (and connection of the cables), the doors can be put
back onto the cubicles.

In functional units where the cable connection has not (yet) occurred, the
earthing switch needs to be locked in the closed position, or the bushings
need to be equipped with a proper socket.

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4.3.4 Possible bushings
The DR-6C medium-voltage switchgear is equipped with bushings in compliance with
Cenelec EN50181 and IEC 60137 for cable connections.

• Interface C (screw connection M16x2) • Interface A with plug 200 series, In =

400 series, In = 630A 250A
Type K functional units default. Type T functional units default.

Figure 29: Cable transit type Interface C Figure 30: Cable transit type Interface A

Plug/cable supply manufacturer’s installation instructions need to be followed strictly.

The following rules need to be taken into account at all times:

• Thorough cleaning of the bushings and cable connection
• The entire bushing needs to be carefully coated with a layer of silicon
grease over the entire surface (denoted in blue). The grease is available in
the cable connection kit.
• When connecting the cables, the prescribed torque needs to be
respected.

Examples of proper cable connections:

Name of cable Diameter In

Manufacturer Type of cable transit
support conductor [mm²] [A]
Euromold K400TB/G 35-300 630A Interface C

Euromold K158LR/G 16-70 250A Interface A

The following manufacturers of cable connections are recommended:

o Euromold/Elastimold
o Tyco Electronics

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4.4 Refitting the door

For refitting the door, the load break switch must be in the OPEN position and
the earthing switch in the CLOSED position.

• Carefully check whether there are any

tools or fixing materials left in the cable
compartment.
• Check all connections.
• Attach the door (B) to the cable
compartment:
o Grasp the door with both hands
using the handle(D).
o Carefully position the door in the
supports.
o Push the door downward.
• Lock the door with a reliable padlock (C)
on the locking latch (A).

Figure 31: Placing the door back

A specially appointed, qualified operator must retain the keys.

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4.5 Measuring phases sequence

The phase sequence is usually

measured between K functions.
The phase sequence can be
measured easily using the
voltage indicators (A) on the
front panel,

• Measure using a voltage meter/phase

sequence indicator (B) between the
corresponding phases. A phase
sequence indicator (RM086000) is
optionally available.

If no voltage can be measured,

the phase sequence is correct.
Measuring the voltage between
two different phases allows you
to check the measurement.
Obviously a voltage should be
measured in this case. Figure 32: Measuring phase sequence

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5 INITIAL COMMISSIONING

The actual connection to the MV grid and the initial commissioning of the medium voltage
switchgear can be done by qualified and trained staff employed by the power supply
company only, observing the locally applicable safety regulations.

Notes:

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