SUBSTATIONS

D.C. Switchgear Range

Type SECUB-2

D.C. SWITCHGEAR RANGE / TYPE SECUB-2

A domain of expertise
With a complete range of equipment and a leading expertise in
DC traction power substations, Scheron SA is a world leader
and major partner for electrification of DC traction networks.
Covering all activities from calculation, network design and
engineering, up to the production of the DC Systems, Scheron
SA can offer customers and partners tailor made solutions
based on a modular concept and standard products.
Our equipment is developed on world leading technology
and proven worldwide design and acceptance. In-house
technology covers all key devices applied in the DC Systems
(Rectifiers, DC HSCB, Disconnect Switches, Protection Relays,
Measuring Amplifiers, etc.).

SECUB-2: D.C. Switchgear for light rail applications

The SECUB-2 cubicle is a compact DC switchgear solution
designed for DC traction substations
powering light
transportation systems such as tramways, LRT, trolleybuses,
monorails and LIM.
SECUB-2 completes the range of Scheron DC switchgear
that covers heavy duty transportation systems.
SECUB-2 is the improved evolution of the SECUB which has
widely been installed in various networks since more than 10
years.

Main features
Rated current up to 2400 A (main circuit)
Rated voltage up to 900 VDC
Metal enclosed switchgear compartment equipped with high-speed
circuit-breaker

Bi-directional current interruption

Rated short-circuit current up to 100 kA (150 kA peak)
Equipped with a high-performance Protection and Control Relay
type SEPCOS

Strong, compact and durable cubicle

Modular construction
Limited and easy maintenance
Designed according to EN50123 and IEC61992 standards

New features:

Possibility to integrate a disconnecting switch in the rear compartment

Access from the front of the cubicle after having fully removed the
drawer

Description
The metal enclosed compartmented DC switchgear type SECUB-2 integrates three separated compartments for high and low
voltage equipment:

Low voltage compartment including protection and control devices

High-speed circuit-breaker compartment
Rear high voltage busbar compartment including optional disconnecting switch
Protection and control compartment
Accessible from the front of the cubicle, the low voltage compartment includes the protection and control relay SEPCOS, the low
voltage equipment (MCBs, relays, etc.).
High speed circuit breaker compartment
The HV compartment includes the high-speed circuit-breaker which is mounted on a withdrawable drawer.
The drawer can be easily withdrawn from the cubicle.
The HSCB is connected to the auxiliary circuits thanks to an unpluggable multiple connector and the breaker is connected to the
high-voltage busbars by power finger connectors.
The unlocking mechanism of the door ensures a trip of the HSCB before opening.
Behind this door, a polycarbonate protecting screen ensures the security of personel and prevent contact with live parts.
With the door open, the drawer can be drawn in or out with a handle located on the drawer frame (linked to a locking system).
When the drawer has been drawn out, it can be easily placed on a trolley allowing easy maintenance operations and access inside
the cubicle.
The withdrawable circuit breaker drawer has four different positions:

Service
Test
Disconnected
Removed

It is possible to see the physical state of the HSCB (opened or closed) as well as the drawer position (service, test or disconnected)
through a window located on the front door. A counter showing the number of HSCB operations is also visible through this window.

The drawer also contains a measuring shunt. The isolated amplifiers for current (MIU10) and voltage (VM10) measurement as well
as the line test components are mounted on a retractable plate located below the drawer.
With the plate removed, the power cable connection compartment is easily accessible inside the cubicle. This feature makes the
installation against the wall possible.
This compartment is separated from the busbar compartment thanks to isolating shutters.
Rear high voltage busbar compartment
The busbar rear compartment is composed of two main parts:

Main incoming busbar

Connection for outgoing cables, copper bars are provided to connect the power cable to the third rail or the catenary
As an option, an off load disconnecting switch can be mounted to insure the by-pass or line isolating function
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D.C. SWITCHGEAR RANGE / TYPE SECUB-2

Main technical data

Symbol

Unit

Cubicle type

SECUB-2 UR15

SECUB-2 UR26

Rated service current

INe

[A]

1500 A

2600 A

Rated voltage

UNe

[VDC]

900

900

Rated insulation voltage

Unm

[VDC]

1800

1800

Nominal voltage

Un

[VDC]

600/750

600/750

Power frequency withstand voltage

Ua

[kV]

Rated service current main busbar

Rated short-circuit current

INss/Nss

6.9 kV, 50 Hz, 1min

[A]

2400

2400/4000*

[kA]

12/18

100/150

Protection degree (doors and walls)

IP30

Protection degree (roof)

Ambient temperature range
Typical weight (without disconnector)
Dimensions (WxDxH)

IP20 / IP32** / IP42**

T

[C]
[kg]
[mm]

-5 ... +40
330

350
450x1400x2200

*4000 A: option.
**IP32 / IP42: option.
Designed according to standard specifications EN50123 and IEC61992.

Composition
Unique feature:
Key components of the switchgear are designed and manufactured by Scheron and are fully compatible.

SEPCOS
Protection relay

SWS18.20
Disconnecting Switch

SEPCOS
Touch-screen display
VM10
Isolated amplifier for
Voltage Measurement

UR26.81S
High-speed circuit breaker
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MIU10
Isolated amplifier for
Current Measurement

Main dimensions
450

1. Circuit-breaker
breaker drawer

325

100

2. Withdrawable

1400
1075

3. Low-voltage

compartment
(protection and
control circuits)

4. Main plugs (power

10

circuit)

5. Shunt (current)
amplifier

11

2200

6. Current measuring
7. Voltage measuring
amplifier

12

8. Busbar

1430

compartment

9. Output cable

10. Bypass busbar

(option)

11. Disconnecting

Switch (option)

12. Main busbar

SECUB-2 HSCB Cubicle: Main applications

Main configurations:

MAIN BUSBAR

MAIN BUSBAR

MAIN BUSBAR

1. Line feeder
2. Line feeder with

SEPCOS

3. Line feeder with

earthing switch

MIU10

5. Line feeder with

VM10

SEPCOS

I>
I

MIU10

4. Rectifier breaker

SEPCOS

I>
Line Test

Line Test

I>

Line Test

isolating switch

I
MIU10

VM10

VM10

bypass

MAIN BUSBAR

MAIN BUSBAR
BY-PASS BUSBAR

SEPCOS

SEPCOS

I>
Line Test

I>
I
MIU10

I
MIU10

M
U
VM10

D.C. SWITCHGEAR RANGE / TYPE SECUB-2

SEPCOS Control and Protection Relay

SEPCOS is a protection and control unit that is applied to the outgoing feeder
or the incoming HSCB cubicles in the DC traction substation.
Main features:
Modular PLC concept, PLC programming, IEC61131 normalized
programming.
Fully approved in railway substation environment IEC60255-22.
High noise immunity thanks to sampling rate at 40 microseconds and 16
bits A-D converter.
Protection functions:
All typical protection functions (e.g. Function DDL +/-, Imax +/-, etc.).
Control functions:
HSCB ON / OFF control.
Intertripping, automatic reclosing, anti-pumping, line test function.
External synchronization of the PLC, measurement supervisor control.
Open to all customer network and protocols:
TCP/IP: MODBUS-TCP
Specific TCP/IP based power distribution protocols:
- IEC60870-5-104
- DNP3
- IEC61850
Fieldbus: MODBUS-RTU, Profibus DP
SEPCOS in the low-voltage compartment

The SEPCOS may be controlled and parametrized

through a user friendly 7 color touch screen display which
is located on the front door of the cubicle.

All functions are available through a web server (S-Web),

including visualization of trends.

Products and Services

Scheron provides complete DC substations systems including:
Transformer-rectifier group
Inverter group for energy recovery
Energy storage systems
DC switchgear including:
- DC HSCB cubicles
- Disconnector cubicles
- Contactor cubicles
Voltage limiting devices
Protection and control systems
Human Machine Interfaces
Scheron also provides services in order to support customers in network design and installation of our systems:
DC System Engineering
Dynamic simulation of complete networks
Short-circuit, earthing circuit and harmonic calculation
Supervision of installation and commissioning
In line and field testing
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Special application for Depots with double UR15

Full compact lightrail solution

With years of experience in the field of traction rectifiers, today proposes a cubicle which integrates both functions of rectifier
and isolating switch. This cubicle is normally used combined with the SECUB-2.
It is a compact solution for LRTs substation building and reserves ample space for convenient maintenance operation.
Example of Rectifier+AIS cubicle delivered for a tramway substation:

Reverse current detection

Power Diode Blocks

Diodes fitted in heatsinks combined
with snubbers and optional fuses

RC Filter
Combined with
base-load resistor

MIU 10 / VM 10/12
Isolated amplifiers for current
and voltage measurement

Voltage Limiting Device

Optional negative-earth voltage
threshold relay

SWS / SWG
Bipolar off-load motorized
disconnecting switch with
optional earthing connection

Frame leakage detection

Frame-earth current
threshold relay

IPT
Optional interphase coil
for connection with
coupled rectifier transformers
Side view of Rectifier+AIS cubicle (right side)

Technical data:
Rated service current
Rated power
Rated voltage
Rated insulation voltage
Nominal voltage
Power frequency withstand voltage
Output signal
Connection scheme
Protection degree (basic)
Ambient temperature range
Typical weight (without disconnector)
Dimensions (WxDxH)
Cooling

Symbol
INe
P
UNe
Unm
Un
Ua

Unit
[A]
[W]
[VDC]
[VDC]
[VDC]
[kV]

[C]
[kg]
[mm]

Up to 1600 A
Up to 1200 kW
900
1800
600/750
6.9 kV, 50 Hz, 1min
6 or 12 pulses
1 or 2 Graetz bridges in parallel
IP20
-5 ... +40
950
1600x1400x2200
Natural Air
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Standards
The SECUB-2 has been successfully type tested at IPH laboratory in Berlin.
According to standards:
IEC61992-2:2006
EN50123-2:2003
Approved type test reports available.
Main features related to SECUB-2 breaker cubicle

SG820794BEN_C00-09.14

Rated voltage (UNe)

Rated insulation voltage
Rated service current (INe)
Rated making & breaking capacity (Nss/INss)
Rated track time constant (TNc)
Duty classes

Scheron SA
Rue du Pr-Bouvier 25
1217 Meyrin - Geneva
CH-Switzerland

900 VDC
1800 VDC
2600 A
100/150 kA
31.5 ms
f, e, d

Tel: +41 (0)22 739 41 11

Fax: +41 (0)22 739 48 11
substations@secheron.com
www.secheron.com

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