Breaker Installation Services

Service Solutions For Your T&D Infrastructure

With Siemens PT&D Services, an experienced, factory
trained engineer who specializes in SF6 breaker
installations will be on site to assist each step of the
way. Siemens PT&D Services can assist with:
Start-up/Commission Testing
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Turnkey installations can also include
replacement and disposal of old medium
voltage and high voltage oil breakers.
Thousands of oil circuit breakers (OCBs)
made by a variety of OEMs are nearing
the end of their useful life. In addition to

■ Technical Field Assistance the high cost and difficulties of finding

■ Turnkey Installation/Replacement. replacement parts, expensive
maintenance activities and
environmental concerns have encouraged
Customer Benefits: customers to replace these breakers with
Single source supplier with no 3rd parties new Siemens SF6 breakers (SPS2, 3AT2).
to coordinate
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■ Augment your in-house service capabilities

Factory trained, certified field engineers who
specialize in SF6 breaker installation
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Comprehensive project management with access to

OEM engineering departments who understand
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your breaker design and technology

Turnkey installations can also include
extended warranty
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■ On-time completion; fixed price contract, if desired

Start-up/Commissioning Tests
Siemens will provide a Field Service Engineer and
test equipment to perform the breaker start-up/
commissioning tests.
Review and confirm installation check list
documented by customer
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■ Perform routine start-up/commission testing

■ Test operating mechanism
■ Measure contact resistance terminal to terminal
■ Verify SF6 pressure switch operation
■ SF6 moisture check
■ Submit start-up/commissioning report

Power Transmission & Distribution

 Technical Field Assistance
Siemens will provide a Field Service Engineer to provide technical assistance to
your crew during circuit breaker installation. Services may also include
Siemens performing the start-up/commissioning tests.
■ Advise your crew on recommended procedures for breaker installation
■ Supervise breaker fill with SF6
■ Supervise start-up/commissioning tests
■ Submit start-up/commissioning report
Installation of a
Siemens 245kV 3AT2
live-tank circuit breaker

Turnkey Installation/Replacement
Siemens will provide a Field Service Engineer, work crew, tools, and test
equipment to install the breaker.
■ Deliver new SF6 breaker to site
■ Modify existing foundation, if necessary (replacement)
■ Place & bolt new breaker to foundation; inspect breaker setting & leveling
■ Connect existing bus to new bushing terminals
■ Connect existing control wiring inside control cabinet
Install control cabinet interface (as required) Installation of a
Siemens 145kV SPS2
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■ Fill breaker with SF6 circuit breaker

■ Perform routine start-up/commission testing
■ Test operating mechanism
■ Test timing at normal operating voltage
■ Measure contact resistance terminal to terminal
■ Verify SF6 pressure switch operation
■ SF6 moisture check
■ Verify local alarms and control circuits
■ Submit installation & commissioning report

To find out more about how these Services may give

you a competitive advantage, please contact your local
Siemens PT&D sales representative or (800) 347-6659
regarding your site-specific application.

Siemens Power Transmission & Distribution, Inc.

Service Solutions Division
7000 Siemens Road
Wendell, NC 27591
www.usa.siemens.com/energy

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