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MV Air-insulated Switchgear Range

PIX
Whether you generate, distribute or use electrical power
- in todays economic climate you need a cost-effective solution
which is reliable, safe and easy to use.
CUSTOMER BENEFITS

technology

Schneider Electrics PIX range fulfills these demands - from the simplest to the
most complex processes. PIX is highly flexible switchgear that can meet the
demands of your specific application. We have designed PIX for public and
industrial networks, power plants and infrastructure as well as for marine and
offshore applications.

Wide range of applications

The Key Link for all your Distributions Needs

Compact, versatile and highly reliable

designs
Choice of vacuum or SF6 switching

Enhanced operator safety

Common appearance and operation
Product locally customized

PIX withdrawable, single or double busbar switchgear provides versatile

configurations up to 24 kV. It can be supplied in many different designs fitted with
circuit breakers or contactors, using either vacuum or SF6 switching technology.

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The innovative PIX family is based on a winning combination of our time-proven

design features, robust components and 100 years of collective experience
gained from our factories all over the world.

A Comprehensive Range for All Your Needs

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PIX Family: Indoor - Air Insulated - Withdrawable - IEC 62271- 200 - LSC
2B-PM - IAC for 1 sec

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Cubicle

Busbar
System

Rated
Voltage
Up to kV

Rated Short
Circuit
Up to kA

Rated
Current
Up to A

Switching
Technology

PIX
Compact

Single

17.5

31.5

2,500

Vacuum

PIX

Single

17.5

40

4,000

Vacuum/SF6

Single

24

31.5

2,500

Vacuum/SF6

PIX High

Single

17.5

50

5,000

Vacuum

PIX MCC

Single

7.2

50

400

Vacuum
contactor

PIX 2B

Double

17.5

25

3,150

Vacuum

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Characterised by intrinsic safety features combined with the highest levels of service continuity
Standards

Safety

PIX is fully type-tested switchgear compliant with

the latest IEC 62271-200 standard.

The PIX range has been specially designed to

maximize operator safety and service continuity.

PIX is defined as follows:

Partition Metallic (PM): it is provided with
metallic shutters and partitions between
adjacent compartments.
Loss of Service Continuity (LSC) 2B: service of
the main busbar and of the cable
compartment are ensured when normal
maintenance operations are carried out in one
of the compartments of the main circuit (e.g.
circuit-breaker compartment). PIX meets the
highest levels of service continuity.
Internal Arc Classified (IAC) A FL(R): it is
accessible from the front, side and rear with a
1 second rating in all compartments.

All operations are carried out from the front of

the equipment with compartment doors closed.
A comprehensive range of interrogative mechanical interlocks prevent operational errors and
are designed to prevent operating levers being
inserted, unless it is safe to do so.

A Reference in High Specification

Applications

easily removed to facilitate access for

installation, cabling and commissioning, as well
as for inspection and maintenance.

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PIX is approved in a wide range of applications

with high specifications. For example in Oil, Gas
and Petrochemical (onshore and floating
installation) applications, PIX is on Shells
approved supplier list, as well as on the lists of
many other national and international oil
companies. PIX is also included in Chevrons
preferred supplier agreement.

PIX has been designed for front access to

minimize space requirements. The functional
design of front panels affords easy access to the
separate compartments within the cubicles. In
addition, internal partitions can be quickly and

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In addition, PIXs design meets or exceeds most

national specifications. Please contact us for
more details.

Easy Access to all Compartments

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PIX

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PIX Compact
PIX Compact is the latest addition to our
Medium Voltage family, mirroring all the
construction characteristics of the standard version. PIX is defined as follows:
This specific version has been optimized for the
low ratings of the Primary Distribution range up to 17.5 kV / 31.5 kA / 2,500 A.
PIX Compact can be equipped with vacuum
circuit-breaker and contactors.
Integrating many of the proven components from
the PIX range, it has all the intrinsic features of
the standard version: high reliability and quality.
All operations can be carried out directly from the
front of the unit, as on all PIX cubicles.
Compact dimensions start with a 600 mm wide
cubicle for ratings up to 1,250 A. Rated currents of 2,500 A are achieved in a 800 mm width
cubicle, for both voltage levels i.e. 12 kV and
17.5 kV.
This is a truly compact and cost effective solution
for all your low rating applications.

High Safety Levels

Technical Characteristics
Rated voltage

kV

12

17.5

Rated power frequency withstand voltage

kV

28

38

Rated lightning impulse withstand voltage

kV peak

75

95

Rated frequency

Hz

50/60

50/60

Rated short time withstand current

kA - 3s

25/31.5

25/31.5

Rated peak withstand current

kA peak

65/82

65/82

PIX Compact is designed using the latest techniques to ensure that the highest levels of operator safety are always maintained.

Rated continous current

- busbar
- cubicle

Up to A
Up to A

2,500
2,500

2,500
2,500

Earthing switch making capacity

kA peak

82

82

Fully tested to all the latest IEC standards

Highest levels of Internal Arc Classification
Rigid cubicle construction and rising
door/cover design.
Choice of arc ducts or arc deflectors
Intuitive interlocking and clearly visible
indicators

Internal arc withstand according to

IEC 62271-200 - AFL(R)

kA - 1s

25/31.5

25/31.5

IP3X/IP4X

IP3X/IP4X

Degree of protection

Dimensons
Width

mm

600 up to 1,250 A
800 up to 2,500 A

Depth

mm

1,550/1,750*

Height (with LV cabinet 735 mm)

mm

2,300

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* 1,750 mm (extended depth) for specific options as 2 cable CTs and/or Busbar CT

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PIX standard is the core switchgear of

the family.

Main Components

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PIX Standard

1 Low voltage
compartment
2 Circuit breaker
3 Busbars
4 Automatic shutters
5 Earthing switch
6 Current transformers
7 Cable connections
8 Voltage transformers

PIX is produced in our regional manufacturing centers and customized throughout the
world, to match our clients local needs and
expectations.
PIX has been fully tested according to the
latest IEC 62271-200. PIX is both flexible
and adaptable with a wide range of ratings
and options.
PIX is in operation in power stations, utilities, infrastructure, oil & gas, mining and
metals and in other industrial applications
on all five continents - with many thousands
of references confirming PIX as the trusted
solution.

Technical Characteristics
Rated voltage

kV

12

17.5

24

Rated power frequency withstand voltage

kV

28

38

50

Rated lightning impulse withstand voltage

kV peak

75

95

125

Rated short time withstand current - 3s

up to kA

40

40

31.5

Rated peak withstand current

up to kA

100/125

100/125

80

Internal arc classification IAC A FL(R) - 1s

up to kA

40

40

31.5

3,150/4,000*
3,150/4,000*
400

3,150/4,000*
3,150/4,000*
-

Rated frequency
Rated current

Hz
- busbar
- C.B. cubicle
- contactor cubicle

up to kA

50/60

Degree of protection

2,500
2,500
-

IP3X or IP4X

Standards

IEC (ANSI version available)

Dimensions depending on cubicle type (contactor / vacuum or SF6 circuit breaker), rated current and voltage.
Width

mm

from 650 to 1000

Height

mm

from 2,130 to 2,330**

Depth

mm

from 1,405 to 1,605

* With forced ventilation. For higher characteristics, please refer to PIX High
** up to 3,100 mm with optional equipment for internal arc containment or gas evacuation

PIX Marine
Marine and offshore applications require high power,
performance and availability under harsh environmental
conditions (vibration, inclination and shocks).
To meet these requirements, we have extended our PIX
medium voltage switchgear range with a Marine version called PIX V up to 17.5 kV. The PIX V technical
characteristics are equivalent to PIX.
PIX V is designed and tested to meet the requirements
of the following classification authorities: BV, RINA and
LRS.

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Rated Environmental Conditions of PIX V

Ambient
temperature

Up to 45C (depending on classification rules)

Vibration

Frequency range 2 to 13.2 Hz with 1 mm

amplitude 0.7 g in the frequency range 13.2 to 100 Hz

Inclination

- Dynamic 22.5C per period 10 s./ 15 mm

- Static
22.5C on all faces

Shock

Vertical, transversal, longitudinal, according to

military rules

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Vacuum or SF6 Switching: Its up to you!

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PIX is fully type-tested switchgear compliant with

the latest IEC 62271-200 standard.
Schneider Electrics renowned experience in
the development of Vacuum and SF6 switching
technology means there is always a solution for
your applications.

FPX
SF6 circuit breaker for PIX Standard

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HVX
vacuum circuit breaker for PIX standard,
PIX Compact and PIX High

PIX can also be fitted with:

UTX withdrawable disconnector
LTRi fixed disconnector (available with fuses)
MTX withdrawable metering unit

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World-class vacuum switching technology

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The PIX range of circuit breaker cubicles can

be fitted with circuit breakers or fused contactors, mounted on a withdrawable carriage with
disconnecting contacts:
HVX vacuum circuit breakers, fitted with an
innovative and low-maintenance spring
operating mechanism and Schneider Electrics
latest range of vacuum interrupters.
FPX SF6 circuit breakers combining two
breaking techniques for more reliability:
thermal expansion and auto-pneumatic
puffing.
CVX fused vacuum contactor, specifically
developed for switching motors, transformers
or capacitive loads.
GFX fused SF6 contactor.

The following optional functions are also available:

CVX 7
fused vacuum contactor

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CVX 12
fused vacuum contactor

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HVX circuit breakers tested for Generator

Switching Duty to IEEE standard C37.013
Thermal imaging for busbars and cable
connections
IS fault current limiter
ILIS - Internal arc detection system
Extensive range of control and protection
schemes

Manufacturing world-class vacuum interrupters

UTX
Disconnector link

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MTX
Metering device

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PIX MCC
With todays large and medium-sized
industrial installations using MV motors
to drive their plants, the controlgear must
provide maximum reliability and minimum
down time.

Main Components

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1 LV compartment with
GemStart 5 interface
2 Fused vacuum
contactor truck
3 Earthing switch
4 Current transformers
5 Automatic shutters
6 Busbar compartment

To meet these specific requirements, PIX

MCC supplements our PIX switchgear
range.
The PIX MCC is a slimline design which
lines up directly with the PIX range without
interface cubicles. The design philosophy
and operation are similar to the PIX switchgear range, helping reduce training time
and minimize the risk of improper use. The
combination of PIX & PIX MCC provides
the total solution for power plants, process
plants and Oil & Gas applications.
Extensive Features
Combining many of the standard PIX family
features, the PIX MCC offers the following highlights:
Easy access front or rear, top and bottom
main cabling
Electrically held or latched contactors
Up to 1 million switching operations
GemStart 5: Intelligent Control & Protection
BS or DIN type main circuit fuses
Full 1 second IAC rating (including the truck
compartment)*. A FL(R)
Slimline cubicle construction

Intelligent Control and Protection

Schneider Electrics intelligent control and
protection device, GemStart 5, when combined with PIX MCC provides class leading
performance for MV motor control centers.
This combination is ideal for integration into
an overall process control solution.

Technical Characteristics
Rated voltage

kV

3.6

7.2

Power frequency withstand voltage

kV

12

20(30)

Impulse withstand voltage (BIL)

kVp

40

60

Rated frequency

Hz

50/60

50/60

IP 3X
(IP 4X)

IP 3X
(IP 4X)

Degree of protection
(optional)

Busbars
Maximum rated current
(with fan cooling)

up to A 3150
(4,000)

3150
(4,000)

Rated short time withstand current 3s.

kA rms

up to 40/50

up to 40/50

Rated peak withstand current

kAp

100/125

100/125

Rated thermal current

depending on fuse type

Nominal operating voltage

kV

3.3

6.6

Maximum motor rating

kW

1,400

2,700

Maximum transformer rating

kVA

2,600

3,100

Maximum capacitor bank rating

kVAr

1,300

1,700

400

400

Short time withstand current 1s/3s

kA rms

Peak making current

kAp

15

15

Fused contactor unit

Contactor

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Rated current (AC4 duty)

Earthing switch

Dimensions
Width
Depth

up to 40 kA
50 kA

Height

mm

400

400

mm

1,405
1,490

1,405
1,490

mm

2,130/2,330

2,130/2,330

* Cable compartment is fuse protected

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PIX High
Heavy industrial process plants as well as
power generating plants require a dependable supply of high power energy to ensure
continuity of service.

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To meet these demanding needs, Schneider

Electric includes a high performance version
within the PIX switchgear range: PIX High,
designed specifically for high rated applications
Enhanced Design
In addition to the functions of PIX standard,
PIX high is enhanced with the following
ratings:
Up to 17.5 kV, 95 kV BIL, 50 kA for 3 sec
with continuous ratings up to 5,000 A.
High Efficiency
Space efficiency is ensured by class leading
switchgear dimensions - up to 2,500 A in
an 800 mm wide cubicle and back-to-wall
installations.

PIX-High with withdrawable HVX circuit breaker

Technical Characteristics

Safety at all times

Safety is never compromised PIX High has the highest levels of Internal Arc
Classification - 50 kA for 1 second in all
compartments, without the use of
detection devices.
Pressure relief is always at the top of the
cubicle and either arc ducts or arc
deflectors can be fitted.
Ventilation openings are restricted to the
top and rear of the cubicle, ensuring
there is no possibility of any arc venting
towards the operator.
Personnel can be confident that their
safety is assured under all operating
conditions.

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kV

12

17.5

kV

28

38

Rated lightning impulse withstand voltage

kV peak 75/95

95

Rated frequency

Hz

50/60

50/60

Rated short time withstand current

kA - 3s 50

50

Rated peak withstand current

kA peak 125

125

Rated continous current*

- busbar
- cubicle

A
A

5,000
5,000

5,000
5,000

Earthing switch making capacity

kA peak 125

125

Internal arc withstand according to

IEC 62271-200

kA - 1s

50

50

IP4X

IP4X

Degree of protection

Dimensions

A Wide Range of Applications

Width

mm

Depth (overall)

mm

800/1,000
1,490

Height (with LV cabinet 630 mm)

mm

2,330

Height (overall with cooling/arc deflectors) mm

2,800

Height (with gas absorber or gas

evacuation tunnel)

3,100

mm

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* for high currents, fan cooling is recommended

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PIX High is used in a wide range of high

power applications including power generation (nuclear, conventional and renewable).
PIX High has successfully passed the most
demanding seismic testing, making it suitable for future nuclear plants. These tests
include:
CST 74.C.022.04,
HN 20-E-53,
RCC-E B4000

Rated voltage
Rated power frequency withstand voltage

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PIX Double Busbar

Energy supply without outages is
guaranteed with PIX 2B double busbar
switchgear.
The design combines all the technologies and components of the single busbar
design - with the added advantages of a
double busbar switchboard.
Network Availability
Network continuity is assured by utilizing
separate disconnector switches for each
busbar, allowing power to be transferred
from one busbar to another without interruption. Moreover the PIX 2B switchboards
can be extended at both ends without a
busbar outage.
Safety & Ease of Operation
PIX 2B utilizes a robust metal cubicle construction with compartments segregated
by earthed metal panels. Each compartment incorporates independent pressure
relief vents and maintains separation of
gas exhaust to avoid the pollution of other
compartments.

Ease of Access
PIX 2B allows easy access to all main
swiching devices, including circuit breaker
and both disconnecting switches. It also
provides clear visibility of switch positions
during operation and quick access for maintenance.

Rated voltage

kV

12

17.5

Impulse withstand voltage BIL

kVp

75

95

Power frequency withstand voltage 50 Hz - 1 mm

kV

28

38/42*

Rated frequency

Hz

50/60

50/60

Rated short time withstand current

up to kA - 3s

31.5

31.5

Rated peak withstand current

up to kAp

80

80

A
A

3,150
3,150

3,150
3,150

Earthing switch making capacity

kAp

80

80

Internal arc withstand current according to IEC 61271-200

kA - 1s

25**

25**

Accessibility and service continuity according to IEC 61271-200

LSC2B-PM

LSC2B-PM

Degree of protection

IP3X/IP4X

IP3X/IP4X

Max. rated current

(higher values on request)

- busbar
- cubicle

Dimensions
Width up to 2,000 A / 3,150 A

mm

750/1,000

750/1,000

Depth

mm

2,000

2,000

Height

mm

3,100

3,100

* 42 kV in accordance with some national standards

** 31.5 kA - 1s on request

For more information on our PIX range, please contact us.

Schneider Electric SA
35 rue Joseph Monier 92500 Rueil Malmaison France Phone: +33 (0) 1 41 29 70 00 Fax: +33 (0) 1 41 29 71 00 www.schneider-electric.com
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