Medium Voltage

Distribution
GMset
MV Gas Insulated Switchgear
up to 24 kV

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Contents

pages
General presentation
Protection and control of electrical networks
Main characteristics of medium voltage equipment

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Functional units
General features
description
choice

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Protection monitoring and control

Switchboard monitoring and control
Functional unit protection
Current,voltage transformers and live line testing

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Apparatus
SF1-G and SF-1P circuit breakers
GMh and RI operating mechanisms
GMh and RI auxiliary diagrams

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Installation
cable terminations
Example of layout

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environment
Preserving the environment

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General presentation
Protection and control
of electrical networks
For over 30 years, Schneider has been providing Medium Voltage electrical network
protection, monitoring and control solutions in the public distribution, industry and
building sectors.
GMset is a range of medium voltage equipment included in an offer that covers all
the functions required for network operation.

Public distribution networks

Network telecontrol (SCADA & DMS)
Milenium
Main functions:
b supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA),
b network restoration,
b wallboard replacement,
b switching schedules,
b safety documentation,
b outage statistics,
b management of maintenance operations,
b management of construction programs.
HV/MV substation control
Talus
Main functions:
b remote control,
b HV and MV protection integration,
b data and alarm logging,
b centralized local control.

Industrial and building networks

Protection, monitoring and control
Isis 1000 - Powerlogic SMS
Sepam - Circuit Monitor - Power Meter.
Main functions:
b installation display,
b real time access to protection and control units,
b alarm management,
b data analysis,
b electricity consumption management,
b power availability and quality,
b protection functions,
b web technology .

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GMset offer
Three levels of components are available to protect, monitor and control the medium
voltage switchboard:
b A control and monitoring system interfaceable with a higher level system.

b Sepam: protection and control unit for each switchgear unit (or cubicle),

b GMset units: medium voltage equipment comprising cubicles with breaking

devices, sensors, medium voltage connections and low voltage auxiliaries.

Pre-engineered and adaptable solutions

The three levels of components may be provided to make up:
b global solutions from the control centre to the MV switchgear,
b partial solutions which include 1, 2 or 3 levels of components to t into projects for
new substations and retrotting, extending and revamping existing installations.

Services
b Equipment design, installation and maintenance.
b Personnel training.
b Electrical network availability studies.
b 5-year extended warranty.

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General presentation
Main characteristics
of MV equipment
GMset is indoor, metalclad switchgear designed for the MV section of HV/MV and
MV/MV substations.
GMset complies with the ENEL (Italian National Electricity Board), International
(IEC) and European standards.
GMset design and functions take into account the three main categories of users
requirements.
b Investment Optimization and Protability.
b Service continuity.
b Safety.

Investment Optimization and Protability

These are achieved through GMset capability to meet all users requirements in the
most cost-effective way possible.
With GMset, the user benets from:
b the most compact equipment ever built in the medium voltage eld, providing
users with a high degree of space savings when building or replacing a HV/MV or
MV/MV substation,
b pre-engineered solutions built upon the groups worldwide experience and
collaboration with consultants and contractors, providing users with considerable
time savings when specifying needs,
b the shortest delivery and installation time possible, providing users with fast
commissioning and quick return on investment,
b a complete range of remote protection, control and monitoring functions when
requested by users who want to set up a supervision system in order to optimize
their energy supply.

Service continuity
Service continuity is achieved by means of GMset, which is a highly reliable
equipment offering with all the required functions to provide users with maximum
energy availability and quality.
With GMset, the user benets from:
b expertise developed by the group in the area of operating dependability thanks
tofeedback on experience gained with an installed equipment base of 100.000
cubiclesand 200,000 medium voltage circuit breakers,
b quality organization in accordance with the ISO 9000 and ISO 14001 standards,
b the latest CAD/CAE techniques with 3D modeling of electric elds in SF6
andinsulating materials,
b fully factory-tested equipment with type test reports available for each
performance and type of cubicle,
b a supervision offer open to all specications regarding substation management
and enabling users to control and follow up their energy supply,
b equipment that cannot be affected by humid, dusty, corrosive or polluted operating
environments since all live parts are contained in SF6 lled and sealed enclosures,
b suitable for installation over 1000 mt (a.s.l.),
b tested against seismic activities according to IEC 68.3.3 (please, consult us).

Safety
Maximum safety is achieved through GMsets design and functions.
With GMset, the user benets from:
b a very comprehensive set of mechanical and electrical interlocks preventing
operator errors and compliant with the users security protocol,
b internal arc withstand of all the functional units, validated in accordance
with IEC 60298, appendix AA, criteria 1 to 6, class A accessibility,
b a complete range of protection and control features with the Sepam range,
suitablefor any function requested by the user,
b equipment which is part of the GIS range with all live parts completely segregated
from operators since they are fully contained in sealed enclosures.

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General characteristics
The values below are given for normal operating conditions as dened in
IEC 60298 and 60694.
rated voltage (kV)
rated insulation level
power-frequency withstand voltage (kV) rms
lightening impulse withstand (kV) imp
rated normal current
busbar (A)
functional units (A)

short time withstand current (kA/3 sec)

12

24

28
75

50
125

1250
2500 (1)
630
1250
2000

1250
2500 (1)
630
1250
2000

16
25

16
25

16
25
25
0,015

16
25
25
0,015

IP65
IP3X
IP2XC

IP65
IP3X
IP2XC

(2) (3)

short circuit breaking current (kA)

internal arc withstand (kA/1 sec)

SF6 gas pressure at 20 C (Mpa) relative
standard degrees of protection (4)
SF6 filled compartment
enclosure
internal partitions

Normal operating conditions, according to IEC 60694 for indoor switchgear (5)
b Ambient air temperature:
v less than or equal to 40 C,
v less than or equal to 35 C on average over a 24-hour period,
v greater than or equal to -5 C.
(1) bus-section unit 2000A
(2) the short-circuit making current is equal to 2.5 times the short time current.
(3) short time withstand current for any application with earthing switch (AD1-ES and TT1-ES) is up to 1 sec.
(4) standard degree of protection, for other values, please consult us.( 5) for different conditions, please consult us.

Standards
GMset range meets the following international standards:
b IEC 60694 : common specications to high voltage switchgear and controlgear
b IEC 60298 : A.C. metal-enclosed switchgear and controlgear for rated
voltagesabove 1kV and up t o and including 52kV
b IEC 62271-100 (60056): high voltage alternating current circuit breakers
b IIEC 62271-102 (60129) : alternating current disconnectors and earthing switches

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Functional units
General features

A GMset switchgear is made up of interconnected functional units, available

as single-busbar or double-busbar system.Each functional unit contains all the
elements needed to perform its function:
b a gas insulated, metalclad cubicle, for indoor use,
b a circuit breaker using SF6 as a breaking medium, sealed for life,
b a digital protection and control system.
Power connections are made between functional units by a busbar set located
inside a SF6 compartment. Steady electrical continuity of all metal frames
is ensured by connection of each functional units earthing busbar to the
switchgears main earthing circuit.
Three low voltage compartments, for protection relay (front) and auxiliary relayterminal board (rear) are provided in the switchgear.

Cubicle
The cubicle is a set of earthed, metal-enclosed, gas insulated switchgear that
complies with the requirements of the IEC 60298 standard.
The cubicle comprises four independent compartments, in accordance with
thedenition of metalclad switchgear given in the standard.
The busbar compartment using SF6 as an insulating medium, is situated in the
topof the unit and it contains:
b the main busbars
b the three-pole disconnector
The circuit breaker compartment using SF6 as the medium, is located in the
central part of the cubicle, linked to the top part part with the busbar compartment
by means of a bushing insulator. It contains:
b disconnectable circuit breaker
b connections
The MV connection compartment is situated in the bottom of the cubicle and it
contains:
b MV cable bushing connectors,
b current transformers,
b voltage transformers.
The Low Voltage compartments separated from the medium voltage section,
is located in the top of the unit and it contains the low voltage auxiliaries and the
monitoring unit.

General arrangement
b incoming or outgoing feeder
b incoming or outgoing feeder with separated earthing switch
b bus section
b the busbar metering with disconnector
b busbar metering and earthing

AD1/AD2
AD1-ES
CL1/CL2
TT1
TT1-ES

Disconnectable circuit breaker

GMset units use the following circuit breakers:
b SF1-P up to 1250A - 24kV - 25kA
b SF1-G up to 2000A - 24kV - 25kA
The circuit breakers are designed in accordance with IEC 62271-100 standard
and they comply with the denition of pressure sealed systems given in IEC
60298 standard, appendix GG.
They are puffer type and use SF6 gas as a breaking and isolating medium.
Thecircuit breakers are maintenance free for life. In case of necessity they can
be replaced in short time because the main connections are made by sliding
contacts.

Protection and control system

It includes:
b Sepam protection and monitoring unit
b current transformers
b voltage transformers

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AD1/AD2 type functional unit

auxiliary cableway
low voltage compartment
sepam

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7

disconnector operating mechanism

earthing switch operating mechanism

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instruction plates

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9

cable compartment

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1.SF6 busbar compartment
2.three position disconnector
3.SF6 circuit breaker compartment
4.cable compartment
5.voltage transformer
6.low voltage compartment
7.SF6 circuit breaker
8.MV plug-in connectors

A
B
C
D
E
F

A
B
C

H
I
J

H
I
J

K
D
E
F
AD1-ES unit

AD1/AD2 unit
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A. disconnector on/off
position
B. on/off actuating shaft
C. disconnector operating
device
D. on/off earth actuating shaf
E. earthing switch operating
device
F. earthing switch on/off
position indicator
G. voltage indicator
H. CB closing push-button
I. CB opening push-button
J. CB operations counter
K. CB compartment SF6
pressure gauge
L. CB spring condition
indicator
M. CB manual spring
charging device
N. CB position indicator

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Choice

GMset

The GMset range is composed of 7 functional units. The chart below may be
used to link up needs and functional units, and it gives information on the general
composition of each unit.
How to select: if the user wishes to supply power to a transformer, the solution
is a Transformer Feeder.
The matching functional unit is therefore a TF, comprising an AD1 cubicle
equipped with a disconnector switch, circuit breaker and a type T Sepam.

function

incomer

device

line
disconnector
circuit breaker

transformer
disconnector
circuit breaker

line
disconnector
circuit breaker

transformer
disconnector
circuit breaker

capacitor
disconnector
circuit breaker

functional unit
cubicle

LI
AD1-AD2

TI
AD1-AD2

LF
AD1-AD2

TF
AD1-AD2

CF
AD1-AD2

protection and control unit

main options

Sepam S

feeder

Sepam T
Sepam S
Sepam T
Sepam C
earthing switch with making capacity (available up to 24kV- 12kA- 25kA x 1sec. on AD1-ES units)
current / voltage transformers
surge/lighting arresters
surge/lighting arresters
key locks

Sepam

Incomer
LI, TI with AD1/AD2

Sepam

Feeder
LF, TF, CF with AD1/AD2

Sepam

Feeder
LF, TF, CF with AD1-ES

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function

bus sectionalizing

bus metering

device

switchboard
disconnector
circuit breaker

sectionalizing
disconnector

busbar earthing
disconnector
earthing switch

functional unit
cubicle

BS
CL1-CL2

BB-S
TT1

BB-ES
TT1-ES

protection and control unit

main options

Sepam B

Sepam B

Sepam B

current transformers

voltage transformer
surge/lighting arresters
key locks

Sepam

10

Sepam

Switchboard bus section

Busbar metering

Busbar metering

BS with CL1/CL2

BB-S with TT1

BB with TT1-ES

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Functional units
Description

Functional unit/cubiclecorrespondence chart

The chart below summarizes the electrical characteristics of each of the GMset
functional units.
The type of cubicle used for the function varies according to the characteristics. The
name of the cubicle (AD1, CL2,...) is the name which appears on the GMset test
certicates.
How to read the chart:
to create a line incomer function, an LI functional unit is chosen.
The incomer characteristics are:
b Un = 24kV,
b Isc = 25kA,
b In = 2500A.
The cubicle used for this function is an AD2.

function

12 / 24 kV

incomer / feeder (1)

AD and RD
kA
25
16

AD1
RD1 (1)
AD1-ES
630

AD2

1250

2000

bus section
CL
kA
25
16

CL2

CL1

1250

2000

2000

A*

2000

A*

busbar voltage metering with sectionalizing VT

TT1
kA
25
16

TT1

1250
busbar voltage metering with earthing switch
TT1-ES
kA
25
16

TT1-ES

1250

A* busbar current
(1)
Direct incomer (unit without circuit breaker, equipped with xed
bus-bar bridge) is available with RD1 name

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Front views

AD1

Side views

AD1

AD1-ES

AD1-ES

AD2

RD1

Dimensions (mm) and approximate weights (kg) by type of cubicle

(*) Back to wall: 1100mm;free standing 1150mm

(1) Direct incorner (unit without circuit breaker, equipped
with xed bus-bar bridge) is available with RD1 name
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width (mm)
height (mm)
depth* (mm)
weight (kg)

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AD1
AD1-ES

AD2

RD1

500

1000
2390
1110
1000

500

500

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Front views

Side views

CL1

CL2

Dimensions (mm) and approximate weights (kg) by type of cubicle

CL1
width (mm)
height (mm)
depth* (mm)
weight (kg)

CL2

1000

1500
2390
1100

700

1400

(*) Back to wall: 1100mm;free standing 1150mm

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Front views

Side views

TT1

TT1-ES

Dimensions (mm) and approximate weights (kg) by type of cubicle

TT1-ES

TT1
width (mm)
height (mm)
depth* (mm)
weight (kg)

(*) Back to wall: 1100mm;free standing 1150mm

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500

500
2390
1100

350

400

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Switchboard monitoring and control

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GMset supervision system

GMset can be provided with a users customized supervision system designed to
control and monitor GMset switchboards.
The use of a supervision system is a key factor in the improvement of the quality of
service:
b efciency in daily use and operations thanks to a user friendly user interface,
b continuity of service by fast intervention provided by remote control of the
GMset,
b understanding and analysis of events and loads.

User-friendly and dependable operator

interface
The operator interface of a GMset supervision system is designed to be used
by electricians.
The ergonomics is intuitive, making the system easy to understand and use.

Architecture
The user terminal consists of a compatible personal computer.
It is directly connected to the Sepam protection units via a standard communication
bus.
The control station can easily be connected to a higher level monitoring and control
system.

Basic functions
The main functions are:
b installation display by chained mimic diagrams (animated single line
diagram,device position, energized parts, current faults...),
b real time access to Sepam protection unit measurements (display of
measurements, remote control, protection curve and settings...),
b alarm management (tracking, diagnosis...),
b data analysis (measurements, monitoring curves, data logging...)
b power consumption analysis.

I on

V/Hz

W/

Wh

trip

O off

clear

alarm

I on

reset

MERLIN GERIN

I on

V/Hz

W/

Wh

alarm

reset

MERLIN GERIN

W/

Wh

trip

O off

clear

alarm

reset

MERLIN GERIN

trip

O off

clear

V/Hz

I on

V/Hz

W/

Wh

trip

O off

clear

alarm

I on

reset

MERLIN GERIN

V/Hz

W/

Wh

trip

O off

clear

alarm

reset

MERLIN GERIN

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V/Hz

W/

Wh

trip

O off

clear

alarm

reset

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Protection and control solution

sepam

Each GMset functional unit is equipped with a protection and control solution
suitablefor the function to be performed.The solution comprises :
b a Sepam Protection and Control unit(1) suited to the needs,
b toroidal current transformers,bvoltage transformers,
b low voltage auxiliaries: test blocks, auxiliary contacts, terminal blocks ...
b low voltage outlets for connection to the switching device

GMset switchboard: protection and control

unit

current
transformer

voltage
transformer

Sepam is a range of digital monitoring protection and control units.Sepam is at the

centre of protection, monitoring and control system for GMsetfunctional units: all
the necessary protection, metering, control, monitoring andsignalling functions are
carried out by Sepam.Sepam has a range of units dened to provide an optimal
solution for a eachapplication, and includes:
b Sepam S, sub-station incomer and feeder
b Sepam B, bus sectioning
b Sepam T, transformer feeder
b Sepam M, motor feeder
b Sepam C, capacitor feeder
b Sepam G, generator feeder
The Sepam range hinges around 2 functional and hardware bases:
b Sepam 2000, focused on performance, covers all GMset functional applications
b Sepam 1000+, simple and modular, offers an optimezed solution for most
commona pplications.

Sepam advantages
Sepam, a digital multi-functional protection unit, provides you with the following
advantages:
b simple to use for better dayly efciency: use-machine interface (UMI) which is
ergonomic and which provides comprehensive and clear information to operators
b simple to incorporate: exibility and user friendliness of parameter settingsoftware,
simplied tests
b money saving:
v integrating all functions required in one single, ready to use product
v upgradable solution, to spread the cost of investment over time
b centralized GMset switchboard management :
v Sepam is easily integrated into all network control systems, due to its Modbus
communication interface
b better network knowledge through the oscillo-disturbance recording function and
measurement of the imbalance ratio, motor operation parameters, etc.:
b improving continuity of service
v through effective preventive equipment maintenance using switchgear diagnosis
functions: time and number of operations, sum of breaking currents A2, etc.
v through clear and comprehensive information, both locally and remotely, reducing
the time needed to act in the event of a fault.

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Protection monitoring and control

Functional unit protection

Sepam 2000, for all applications

The Sepam 2000 range of digital protection, monitoring and control units provides
a comprehensive solution for all applications:sub-station, busbar, transformer and
motor, as well as generators and capacitors. Different types of Sepam 2000 are
proposed for each type of equipment to be protected. For example, there are 30
different types of Sepam 2000 dedicated to protection, monitoring and control of
transformers. Each Sepam 2000 is an optimized solution, designed to provide an
exact response to the actual requirements of a functional application, including all
the required functions ready to use. Focused on performance, Sepam 2000 includes
the following functions:
b metering functions: measurement of current and voltage, measurement of power
and active and reactive energy, etc.
b protection functions: directional phase and earthing protection, differential
transformer or machine protection, etc.
b monitoring and control functions: in its function as a programmable logical
controller, Sepam 2000 is pre-programmed to carry out standard monitoring and
control functions, and can be re programme to handle any specic automatic control
function

Sepam 1000+ series 20

Suitable for common applications, Sepam series 20 offers simple solutions
based on current or voltage metering.
b protection of substation incomers and feeders against phase-to-phase and
phase-to-earth short circuits with 16 IDTM tripping curves and adjustable timer
holdto detect recurrent faults
b protection of overhead lines with built-in recloser function
b protection of transformers against overloads, with ambient temperaturecompensated RMS thermal overload protection with 2 groups of settings for different
ventilation operating rates
b protection of motors against internal faults and overloads with ambient
temperature-compensated RMS thermal overload protection
The Sepam series 20 B21 and B22 voltage units are suitable for monitoring
of network voltage - frequency and loss of mains detection by rate of change of
frequency protection for installations with local power generation.

Sepam 1000+ series 40

Sepam series 40, with its current and voltage metering capabilities, offers highperforming solutions for more demanding applications.
Sepam series 40 units perform the following functions in addiction to those
performed by Sepam series 20
b protection of closed ring networks or networks with parallel incomers, by directional
protection
b directional earth fault protection suitable for all earthing systems: impedant,
isolated or compensated neutral
b protection of networks with variable congurations requiring the switching of
groups of settings and logic discrimination
b all the necessary electrical measurements: phase and residual currents, phase-toneutral, phase-to-phase and residual voltage, frequency, power and energy, ...
b comprehensive network diagnosis assistance: 20 seconds of disturbance recording, detailed history of the last 200 alarms, storage of the last 5 tripping contexts
b adaptation of control functions by a logical equation editor
b customization of alarm messages to t each application, and/or in the users
language

Sepam 1000+ selection guide

selection criteria

Series 20

Measurements
Specific protection
functions available

Applications

Type

Substation
Transformer
Motor
Generator
Busbar

S20
T20
M20

Series 40
U
I and U I and U
Loss of
Directional
mains
earth fault
(ROCOF)

S40
T40

S41

I and U
Directional earth
fault and phase
overcurrent

S42
T42

M41
G40
B21

B22

Example: For motor protection and current-voltage measurements, your solution is M41 type
For detailed information, see catalogues (Sepam Encyclopdia on CD ROM).
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Current and voltage transformers
and live line testing

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In the protection system, the functional units are tted with transformers designed to
supply the measurements and/or protection circuits:
b current transformers,
b voltage transformers,
v CSH core balance current transformers.
The live parts are totally encapsulated in an integral epoxy resin molding which
serves a dual function:
b it ensures electrical insulation,
b it guarantees excellent mechanical resistance of the assembly.

Current transformers
ARF type

ARJA1 type

AD1 and AD2 units

ARF / ARL type toroidal-core current transformers are located around the switchgear
bushings. The toroidal core accommodates the secondary windings, the switchgear
bushing is the primary winding.The transformers have primary current values from
50A to 1250A and secondary current 1A or 5A.
CL1 and CL2 unit
ARJA1 type conventional current transformers, located in the bus-section unit.
The transformers have primary current values from 500A to 2500A and secondary
current 1A or 5A.Schneider has a standardized list of CTs that are appropriate for
use with digital protections to simplify the determination of accuracy characteristics.
This list is available on request.

Voltage transformer
VRT4 type

VRT4 type metal shielded voltage transformers, located in the cable compartment.
They have one insulated MV end with plug-in connector, for connection between
earth and phase conductors in 3-phase systems.The cores and windings are
overcast in epoxy resin, providing electrical insulation.The external surface is metal
shielded.

CSH core balance current transformers

The CSH core balance current transformers, designed by Schneider, provide more
sensitive protection by direct measurement of earth fault current.They will be housed
in the cable trench at the bottom of the unit.They can be connected to either of
Sepam current inputs: 2A or 30A.
CSH type

VPIS (Voltage Presence Indicator System)

Standards
This indicator is in conformity with the standards specically dealing with VPIS:
IEC61958.

Rationalisation
Since it is designed for all MV products ranges this new VPIS will be used for
otherproducts such as SM6, RM6, etc.Its new design integrates better with the
earthing switch unit as a whole.The indicator lights are incorporated in the unit in this
new version.

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SF1-G and SF1-P circuit breaker

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SF1-G and SF1-P circuit breaker

b The SF1-G circuit breakers are of the puffer type and use SF6 gas
as a breaking and insulating medium.
They are composed of three poles mounted on a base which supports the operating
mechanism. Acording to IEC 56 App. EE (1987), the circuit breaker is dened as a
sealed pressure system, that is an assembly for which no further gas processing is
required during its expected operating life.
b The fundamental feature of the circuit breaker- essential for the very concept of a
fully gas insulated switchgear- is its extremaly high dependability which means:
v high reliability
v long mechanical life: the circuit breakers are designed for 10000 mechanical
operation with no need to raplace parts with only ordinary maintenance of the
operating mechanism
v long electrical life: the capacity of breaking load and short circuit current is much
higher than it is normally required in 30 years of operational life. by way of example,
the circuit breakers are guaranteed for the elctrical duration dened by Table IV of
the ENEL (Italian National Electricity Board) specication DY 1702.
v no need for any maintenance on the active parts
v manufactured under a fully quality assurance program.

Puffer type: operating principle

The main contacts and arcing contacts are initially closed (g 1).
Precompression (g 2)
g.1

g.2

When the contacts begin to open, the piston slightly compresses the SF6 gas in the
pressure chamber.
Arcing period (g 3)
The arc strikes between the arcing contacts. The piston continues its downward
movement.
A small quantity of gas, directed by the insulating nozzle, is injected across the arc.
For the breaking of low currents, the arc is cooled by forced convection.
However, for high currents, thermal expansion causes the hot gases to move toward
the colder parts of the pole unit.
The distance between the two arcing contacts becomes sufcient for the current to
be broken when it reaches the zero point, due to the dielectric properties of SF6.
Sweeping overstroke (g 4)

g.3

g.4

The moving parts nish their movement and the injection of cold gas continues until
the contacts are completely open.

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Characteristics of circuit breakers

in GMset GIS
electrical characteristics
kV, 50/60Hz
rated voltage
kV, rms 50Hz - 1 mn
insulation level
rated normal current

short circuit breaking

current
short circuit current
short-time withstand
current
capacitor breaking
current
rated operating
sequence
approximate operating
time

SF1-G

SF1-P

12

24

12

24

28
75

50
125

b
25

b
25

28
75
b
b

50
125
b
b

25

25

kA, peak

63

63

63

63

kA, rms 3s

25

25

25

25

875

875

440

440

b
b
35-50
35-65
50-70

b
b
35-50
35-65
50-70

b
b
b
35-50
35-65
50-70

b
b
b
35-50
35-65
50-70

kV, 1,2/50 s impulse

A
630
1250
2000
kA, rms

O-0,3s-CO-15s-CO
O-0,3s-CO-30s-CO
O-0,3s-CO-3m-CO
ms
opening
breaking
closing

Main switching features

b low overvoltages when breaking small inductive currents
b suitable for rapid autoreclosing duty
b suitable for switching capacitor banks
Standards
The indicated features are referred to the following standards and specications:IEC
62271-100, 60056 and 60694 International Standards
Operating times
b opening time: interval of time between the instant of energizing the opening
release and the instant when the arcing contacts have separated in all poles
b break time: interval of time between the instant of energizing the opening release
and the instant when the arc extinguishes in all poles
b closing time: interval of time between energizing the closing circuit and the instant
when the contacts touch in all poles
Operating sequence
Consult our technical department for other operating sequences.

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GMh and RI operating mechanism

GMset

Operating mechanisms
GMh and RI operating mechanisms
SF1-G and SF1-P range circuit breakers are actuated respectively by GMh and RI
operating mechanisms that ensure switching device closing and opening speed
that is indipendent of the operator. The operating mechanisms, which are always
motorized, can perform remote control funtions and implement fast reclosing cycles.
The operating mechanisms are located outside the SF6 compartment. Maintenance
is reduced by using self lubricating parts.
GMh and RI electrical operating mechanisms include:
b a spring system that stores the energy needed to close and open the breaker,
b a manual spring charging system,
b an electrical motor spring charging device that automatically recharges the
mechanism as soon as the contacts close (time y 15 s),
b two mechanical push-buttons on the front panel for opening and closing,
b an electrical closing system including:
v a closing release for remote control and an anti-pumping relay.
b an electrical opening release system featuring one or more releases of
the following types:
v shunt,
v undervoltage,
v low power-consuming mitop*,
b operation counter,
b a mechanical charged-discharged position indicator of closing springs,
b a closing springs end-of-charging contact (NO or NC),
b a mechanical open-closed position indicator,
b a multi-pin connector for isolating auxiliary circuits.
Auxiliary contacts
The GMh and RI operating mechanisms are equipped with auxiliary contacts.
The number of available contacts depends on the composition of the operating
mechanism and the options chosen. However at least three CO contacts are
available on the switchgear outgoing terminal block for the external signals.

rated current
breaking capacity

10A

AC
DC

10A with 220V

(p.f. 0,3)
1,5A with 11 or 220V
(L/R 0,01s)

GMh and RI operating mechanisms characteristics

type of auxiliaries

supply

consumption

voltage

spring
charging
motor
AC (V)

50Hz
60Hz

DC (V)
AC (VA)
DC (W)

possible combinations
of auxilaries and quantity

=
or
or

closing
release

48-110-220
120-240
24-48-60-110-125-220
500 (GMh)
100 (GMh)
400 (RI)
100 (RI)
300 (GMh)
70 (GMh)
250 (RI)
70 (RI)
+
+
b 1
b 1
b 1

b 1
b 1
b 1

shunt opening release

single

double

100 (GMh)
100 (RI)
70 (GMh)
70 (RI)
+

200 (GMh)
200 (RI)
140 (GMh)
140 (RI)
+

b 1
b 1

b 1

undervoltage Mitop
opening
opening
release
release **

75***
15***

b 1
b 1

b 1

* on request as special solution, please contact us.

** mitop: current-operated release used as an option with the Sepam 100 LA protection relay.
*** hold consumpion
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GMh and RI Auxiliary diagram

GMset

Auxiliary diagram
Sf
So
Su

KN

SL

M
SM
Q

SE

KN
Y01

SN
M

22

SN
S

SN

S
SP1

Y02

M
YM

YD

YF

KN

Anti-pumping relay.

Spring charging motor.

Circuit breaker.

SE

Held tripping contact

SF

Closing push button (outside)

SL

Manual charging operation in progress.

SM

Circuit breaker auxiliary contacts

SN

Closing springs end-of-charging contacts

SO

Opening push button for shunt trip release (outside)

SP1

Pressure-switch contact rst level.

SP2

Pressure-switch contact second level.

SU

Opening push button for undervoltage release (outside)

YD

Mitop opening release (current-operated)

YF

Closing release.

YM

Undervoltage opening release.

Y01-Y02

Shunt opening releases.

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Installation
Cable terminations

The switchgear is designed for the use of plug-in terminations according toDIN
47636, CENELEC EN 50181 Interface C.
It is possible to connect up to two cables (1/3-core cable) for each phase with a max.
cable cross section of 630mm2.In order to simplify the assembly and cable-testing
work, the height of the connectionpoint is more than 700mm.

Type of cable terminations (only for reference, not binding):

rated voltage
12kV

24kV

type of M.V. cable manufacturer

termination cable
type
section

one or three cores

PE or XLPE
insulation type

400TB
440TB
ASTS10/630
RICS51
FMCTS-400
K400TB
K440TB
ASTS10/630
RICS51
FMCTS-400

one or three cores

PE or XLPE
insulation type

Euromold
Felten&Guilleaume
Raychem
Pirelli
Euromold
Felten&Guilleaume
Raychem
Pirelli

70-300
185-630
25-300
25-300
25-300
35-300
185-630
25-300
25-300
25-300

Typical conguration of cable connection for unit up to 1250A

1 cable per phase

2 cable per phase

2 cable per phase

+ lightning arresters
(or voltage transformers)

cable test device

1 cable per phase

+ VT connection

Nota : 2000A units suitable for connection up to 4 cables per phase (two bushings in
parallel per phase).

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Example of layout

GMset

Line-up switchgear

(two supply cubicles and one bus section 36 kV 2500 A)

(1
100(1)

1100
0

500(1)

500

500

2 feeders
630 A or 1250 A

500

500

1000

500

incomer
1250 A
with VT

transformer
busbar

bus section 1250 A

transformer
busbar

500

incomer
1250 A
with VT

500

500

500(1)

2 feeders
630 A or 1250 A

5000

Civil engineering
with utilities space

100 (1)

2600 (1)
1500 (4) - 2000 (3)

2800 (1)

room entrance

(1) minimum
(2) in accordance with cable bending radius
(3) distance needed to extract a funcional unit from the switchboard without moving
the other units
(4) distance needed to extract the circuit breaker with special truck
LV cable entrance from the bottom inside CL cubicle or at the end side of
switchboard.

see (2)

800

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Environment
Preserving the environment

The Schneider recycling procedure

for SF6 based products is subject
to rigorous management, and
allows each device to be traced
through to its nal destruction.

The Schneider recycling procedure

Within the framework of the groups environmental policy, Schneider services

has made an operational procedure available, enabling medium voltage switchgear
to be processed while eliminating any release of SF6 into the atmosphere.
To help you to protect the environment, and to take care of your storage or
dismantling concerns, Schneider services offers to recover any of your equipment
that is reaching the end of its service life.
The GMset has been designed with environmental protection in mind:
b the insulating and conducting materials that are used are identied,
easy to separate, and recyclable,
b SF6 can be recovered at the end of its life, and reused after treatment.

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