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ELEKTROBUDOWA SA
ELEKTROBUDOWA SA

Medium Voltage Switchgear

D-12P(L), D-17P(L), D-24P(L), D-40P

CATALOGUE
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INTRODUCTION
1. GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS 1
1.1. Application 1
1.2. Features 1
1.3. Service conditions 1
1.4. Conformity to standards 2
2. CONSTRUCTION OF THE SWITCHGEAR 2
2.1. Cubicles with a withdrawable part 6
2.2. Measuring cubicle 11
2.3. Cubicles with a switch disconnector 12
2.4. Coupling panels 13
3. OPERATION CHARACTERISTICS 14
3.1. Automatic mechanical interlocks 14
3.2. Key-operated interlocks 14
3.3. Electric lock 14
3.4. Specific interlocks for variant PL 15
3.5. Arc protection 15
3.6. Earthing of the busbar system 15
3.7. Operating mechanisms of circuit breakers and contactors 16
3.8. Indicators 16
3.9. Protection against electric shock 16
3.10. Nameplates and labels 16
Switchgear 6 kV type D-12P
3.11. Equipment for operation of the switchgear 16
Power Station Konin
3.12. External connections 17
4. MAIN CIRCUITS 18
5. FOUNDATION 20
6. DESIGNING 21
7. TRANSPORT 21
8. ORDERING 21

To meet the needs of Polish and international users, ELEKTROBUDOWA SA has developed and implemented to production
metal-clad medium voltage switchgears type D-12P(L), D-17P(L), D-24P(L) and D-40P.

The catalogue presents two variants of the above

switchgears:
basic design marked P
a design fully fit to be installed in unmanned
power distribution stations, marked PL, and
expanded with:
- motor control of the withdrawable part, to
enable the remote control of moving the part
from the test to connected position and
back,
- remote motor control of closing and
opening the earthing switch, with a
protection device which disables closing the
earthing switch if the circuit being earthed is live.
 1. GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS
Versatility of solutions, optimal dimensions of cubicles,
dependability, safety for operating personnel are the main features
which were considered in constructing switchgear D series of types.
It is the largest and the most popular family of MV switchgears in
Poland.
This catalogue presents only the basic solutions of the
switchgears marked (P) and (PL), without their simplified versions
(PT) or switchgears with double system of busbars up to 12, 17,5
and 36kV, marked (2S).
The solutions presented in the catalogue apply to withdrawable,
indoor, wall-mounted, free-standing, air insulated switchgears with
a single system of busbars, divided into compartments separated by
metal partitions (metal-clad).

1.1. APPLICATION Substation 15kV between similar buildings of town

Type D-12P(L), D-17P(L), D-24P(L) and D-40P switchgears are
designed for installation in electric substations of nominal voltage
from 7.2kV to 40kV in buildings or mobile transformer & distribution
substations manufactured by ELEKTROBUDOWA SA or by others.

1.2. FEATURES
The D-…P switchgears have the following features:
compact design,
compartmental construction (metal-clad), which provides
protection from the effects of internal arc fault,
comfort of operation,
a system of intelligent interlocks, which eliminates switching
errors,
possibility of manual or remote operation of the withdrawable
part when the door is closed,
metal shutters which shield fixed contacts,
high voltage indication in each cubicle,
small overall dimensions and wall-mounting help save costs
(a free-standing option is also possible),
cutting edge solutions enabling unmanned operation (PL version),
wide range of cable or busbar external connections,
long useful life,
routine inspections every 10 years,
facility of extension,
professional, easily available manufacturer's service,
environment friendly production and operation.
THE HIGHEST POSSIBLE ACC. TO PN-EN 62271-200:
class of resistance to internal arc AFLR
class of barrier type PM
class of compartment accessibility LSC2B

Owing to the above features our switchgears type D-12P(L), D-17P(L), D-24P(L) and D-40P are ideal for applications in greenfield or retrofit
facilities.

1.3. SERVICE CONDITIONS

Type D-17P switchgears are designed for operation in rooms where normal conditions acc. to PN-EN 62271-200
and PN-EN 62271-1 are assured. Special operation conditions are subject to agreement with the manufacturer.

Switchgear 15 kV type D-17P - Mostostal w Radomsku Switchgear 15 kV type D-17P - setting double row

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1.4. CONFORMITY TO STANDARDS

Totally Polish design of type D-12P(L), D-17P(L), D-24P(L) and
D-40P switchgear conforms to standards PN-EN 62271-200, PN-
EN 62271-1, ГОСТ 14693-90, ГОСТ 1516.3-96.
The switchgears were type tested and obtained relevant
test certificates.
Designing, manufacturing and installation conform to total
quality management system certified to ISO 9001, ISO 14001
and AQAP-2110.

Once the switchgear has been assembled, routine tests

are performed acc. to PN-EN 62271-200

2. CONSTRUCTION OF THE SWITCHGEAR

The switchgear consists of cubicles (functional units, cells) separated by metal partitions. Enclosures are made of sheet steel protected from
corrosion by a coat of Zn, Al-Zn and/or powder paint. Doors of compartments are locked with a special handle equipped with a lock with a latch
key or any other key chosen by a user. The enclosure has the degree of protection IP4X or IP41. Is possible to produce the switchgear enclosure
IP54 after prior consultation with the manufacturer.

9 1 4

1. auxiliary circuits channel

2 17 2. busbar bushing
L2
L3 L1
15 3. contact bushing
3 5 4. bus bars
5. a withdrawable part
6. metallic shutters
6 7 7. removable cover
8. partition plate
9. safety flaps
10 8 10. current transformer
11. voltage transformers on a withdrawable truck (option)
12. earth- fault transformer
13
13. earthing switch
16 14 14. motor control of the earthing switch (option)
15. protection unit
16. rear door (option)
17. maintenance cover
12 11 limit switch
visual signal (option)

The details of switchgear construction are provided with the presentation of

its compartments.
Numbering, e.g. [1] as in the pictures.

- auxiliary circuits compartment

- busbar compartment

- connection compartment

- withdrawable part compartment

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 The busbar compartment
round, flat or shaped copper bars [4]
contact bushing [3]
metallic shutters, busbar [4] bushing [2]
safety flaps [9] with/without limit switches [ ] (3 NO), (visual signal [ ] option)
maintenance plate which provides access to busbar compartment from the withdrawable part or main circuit
compartment (switchgears installed in the type SKP mobile substation).

Insulated busbars Classic busbar system Insulated busbars and insulating screw connections
- Execution of the Arabic market - switchgear D-24P
Busbar compartment after removal of safety flaps

Busbar compartment with maintenance plate removed in the panel with: withdrawable part

Auxiliary circuits compartment

The compartment houses terminal blocks auxiliary circuit apparatus chosen by the designer and a lighting fixture (option). Any type of
a protection system [15] can be applied.
Mounting space in the connection compartment:
dimensions width height depth
cubicle width mm
600 mm 540
650 mm 590
standard: 530 D-12P(L)
700 mm 640 285
D-17P(L)
750 mm 690
increased:
900 mm 840 D-24P(L) 410
680
950 mm 890
1000 mm 940 D-40P 680 D-40P 400
1200 mm 1020
Auxiliary circuits cables can be led:
upwards to the channel [1] on the compartment The auxiliary circuits compartment of D-17 PL switchgear
(standard dimensions 250x100 mm)
down the cell along the left side wall

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6 5
The withdrawable part compartment
6
metal shutters [6] with lifting facility on both sides
contact bushing [3] 7
easily removable plate [7] which enables access to the upper part of the
connection compartment
safety flap [9] with/without a limit switch [ ], (visual signal option [ ]) 8
a limit switch, whose contacts change position after closing the door of the 6
withdrawable part compartment (option)
lighting (option).
Inside the withdrawable part Metal shutters
compartment
Withdrawable parts [5]
The following withdrawable parts are available:
a truck with a VD4, HVX, VL1, EVOLIS, BB/TEL, SION, HD4, SHELL, TZN1-12E, LF,
a disconnector truck used in coupling cubicles, a test truck for
a measuring truck with voltage transformers which have one pole insulated and with fuses, devices testing
applied in measuring cubicles, current transformers
a withdrawable truck with a VSC, ROLLARC contactor for D-12P switchgears, or cable insulation
a test truck for devices testing current transformers or cable insulation,
a truck for drying the motors.

Auxiliary circuits of the withdrawable part are entered through a 64-contact plug. Correctness
and safety of racking the withdrawable part are ensured by interlocks.
The withdrawable part can be shifted on a lift trolley to a removed position and carried outside a test truck for
the switchgear. devices testing
The withdrawable part is moved from test to service position and back at the closed door of the busbar system
withdrawable part (see the table below).

VD-4 withdrawable part EVOLIS withdrawable part BB/TEL withdrawable part A truck for drying motors SION withdrawable part

HVX withdrawable part A withdrawable part A withdrawable part A measuring TZN1-12E withdrawable part
with a contactor with a disconnector withdrawable part

Method of changing the position of the VD4, SHELL, VL1, LF VSC disconnector for a circuit testing,
breakers:
withdrawable part from service to test EVOLIS, HVX HD4 ROLLARC measuring for motor
VD4, EVOLIS, VL1, LF,
or back SION, BB/TEL TZN1-12E drying
SION, HVX, HD4
BB/TEL, SHELL TZN1-12E
Manual: with a removable crank
variant P + + + + + + +
With motor drive [15]
variant PL + – + ± – – –
Emergency manual
variant PL + – + ± – – –
+ applicable; ± not recomended; – not applicable
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 A connections compartment

Apparatus in the connection compartment

earthing switch [13] with an operating mechanism: characteristic ball-shaped shields for cable connections,
standard manual operation (variant P), main earthing bar,
remote electric control [14] (variant PL), inspection glass on the door.
2
current transformers [10] with a terminal strip or wires Maximum four 3-core cables up to 240 mm or four sets of
coming directly from the enclosure, 2
1-core cables up to 240 mm can be entered into the compartment.
voltage transformers [11] permanently installed or mounted
For 3-core cables it is recommended to use heads for soldering the
on a special withdrawable construction,
earthing conductor to the armour, for example EPKT (Raychem)
earth-fault transformers,
QT II (3M) or EAVI 20 (F&G). Flat or delta connecting of the busbars is
lighting fixture,
possible.
a partition plate [8] which can be removed to enable access to
the connections compartment,
safety flap [9] with/without a limit switch ( ),
(visual signal - option)

Safety of electrical closing of the earthing switch (variant PL) is provided by an electric interlock which prevents this
operation when the connection is energized. Access to manual actuator's seat (variant P) can be mechanically blocked
(3.1. Mechanical automatic interlocks).

Inside the connection Ball-shaped shields on connections Voltage transformers on a draw-out Voltage transformers fixed mounted
compartment seen from the ensure proper distribution of construction in the connection in the connection compartment
operating gangway electromagnetic field compartment

Motor drive of the earthing switch [14] A connections compartment with

rear door a free-standing switchgear (option)

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2.1. CUBICLES WITH A WITHDRAWABLE PART

Technical data
Standard execution D-12P(L)
Rated voltage kV 12
Rated insulation level
1 min. AC voltage 50 Hz kV 28; 42**
impulse lightning voltage kV 75
Internal arc resistance kA/s 31,5/1 (class AFLR)
Rated current
short-time withstand kA/s up to 31,5/3
peak withstand kA up to 80
continuous A 630 800 1000 1250 1600 2000 2500 3150 4000
A min. width [mm] 600 750 600 750 600 750 750 750 900/1000 1000 1000
B height [mm]
2150

2320
2220
1300*

1450

C depth [mm]

VD4 + + + + + + + + +
HD4 + + + + + + + +
VYG/VBS + + + + + + + +
EVOLIS (25 kA) + + + + +
EVOLIS (31,5 kA) + + + + +
CIRCUIT BREAKERS

VL1, NVL + + + + +
BB/TEL + + + +
HVX + + + + + + + + +
LF-1 + + + + + +
LF-2 + + + + + +
LF-3 + + + +
SION + + + + +
SHELL + + + + + +
TZN1-12E + + + + + + + + + +
3AH5 + + + + +
VSC + + +
CONTACTORS
ROLLARC + + +
Average weight of a panel [kg] ± 10% 580 630 580 630 580 630 680 680 900/950 1000 1100
PM / PI classification PM
LSC classification LSC2B

+ standard execution ** execution according to GOST

* switchboard with busbars of rated current In>3150 A For other widths of panels contact the manufacturer.
is 1350 mm deep. 9 1
Dimensions of disconnector panels are the same as in the table.
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decorative front panel
a higher auxiliary
150

12 kV circuits compartment

15
2
L2 L2 L2
L3 L1 L3 L1 L3 L1
3 5

6
7

10
Attachment for busbars

8
Attachment for busbars
B

13
14

16
12 11

A 300 C
A withdrawable part in test position Access to the connections compartment Cross-section of a panel with
after removing the partition [8] a vertically installed high-speed
earthing switch
Front view and cross section of a D-12P and D-12PL cubicle
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 Technical data
Reinforced execution D-12P(L)
Rated voltage kV 12
Rated insulation level
1 min. AC voltage 50 Hz kV 28; 42**
impulse lightning voltage kV 75
Internal arc resistance kA/s 40/1; 50/0,5 (class AFLR)
Rated current
short-time withstand kA/s up to 50/1
peak withstand kA up to 125
continuous A 1250 1600 2000 2500 3150 4000
A - min. width [mm] 750 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000
B - height [mm]

2220
1450
1300
C - depth [mm]

VD4 + + + + + + + +
CIRCUIT BREAKERS

HD4 + + + + + + +
SION + + + + + + +
VYG/VBS + + + + + + + +
HVX + + + + + + + +
LF-2 + + +
LF-3 + + + + +
Average weight of a panel [kg] ± 10% 960 1100 1130 1160 1190 1230 1270
PM / PI classification PM
LSC classification LSC2B

+ standard execution
** execution according to GOST
decorative plate panel
19
12 kV
305

9 9
150

a higher auxiliary
circuits compartment

4 L2 L2 L2L2
L3 L1 L3 L1 L3L3 L1
2 15

6
5
3
B

Attachment for busbars

8
10

13

16
11

A 400 C

a withdrawable part in test position access to the connections compartment a switchgear with a circuit breaker up
Front view and cross section of a D-12P after removing the partition [8] to 2500 A and cable connection
cubicle with a 4000 A circuit breaker

- auxiliary circuits compartment - connection compartment

- busbar compartment - withdrawable part compartment

1. auxiliary circuits channel 10. current transformer
2. busbar bushing 11. voltage transformers on a withdrawable truck (option)
3. contact bushing 12. earth- fault transformer
4. bus bars 13. earthing switch
5. a withdrawable part 14. motor control of the earthing switch (option)
6. metallic shutters 15. protection unit
7. removable cover 16. rear door (option)
8. partition plate 19. ventilator
9. safety flaps limit switch
visual signal (option)
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Technical data D-17P(L)

Rated voltage kV 17,5
Rated insulation level
1 min. AC voltage 50 Hz kV 38
impulse lightning voltage kV 95
Internal arc resistance kA/s 31,5/1 (class AFLR)
Rated current
short-time withstand kA/s up to 31,5/3
peak withstand kA up to 80
continuous A 630 800 1250 1600 2000 2500 3150
A - min. width [mm] 600 750 600 600 750 750 750 900/1000 1000

2320
2220
2150

B - height [mm]
1300*

C - depth [mm]

VD4 + + + + + + + +
HD4 + + + + + +
CIRCUIT BREAKERS

VYG/VBS + + + + + +
EVOLIS (25 kA) + + + +
EVOLIS (31,5 kA) + + + +
NVL + + + + +
HVX + + + + + + + +
SION + + + + + + +
SHELL + + + + + +
Average weight of a panel [kg] ± 10% 580 630 580 580 630 680 680 900/950 1000
PM / PI classification PM
LSC classification LSC2B
+ standard execution For other widths of panels contact the manufacturer.
* switchboard with busbars of rated current In>3150 A Dimensions of disconnector panels are the same as in the table.
is 1350 mm.

9 1 4
decorative front panel
a higher auxiliary
circuits compartment
150

ROZD
2 15
L2 L2
L3 L1 L3 L1
3 5

6 7

10 8
attachment for busbars

attachment for busbars

B

13
14

16
12 11

A 300 C

A withdrawable part in test position Access to the connections compartment

after withdrawing the partition [8]

Front view and cross section of a D-17P and D-17PL cubicle

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 Technical data D-24P(L)
Rated voltage kV 24
Rated insulation level
1 min. AC voltage 50 Hz kV 50
impulse lightning voltage kV 125
Internal arc resistance kA/s 31,5/1 (class AFLR)
Rated current
short-time withstand kA/s up to 31,5/3
peak withstand kA up to 80
continuous A 630 1250 1600 2000 2500
A - min. width [mm] 750 750 950 950 950
B - height [mm]

2300
1470
C - depth [mm]

+ + + + + + +
CIRCUIT BREAKERS

VD4
SION + + + + + + +
HVX (31,5 kA) + + + + + + +
SHELL + + +
BB/TEL + + +
Average weight of a panel [kg] ± 10% 630 630 750 800 950
PM / PI classification PM
LSC classification LSC2B
+ standard execution
decorative front panel
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a higher auxiliary
1
150

ROZD circuits compartment

2 L2 15 L2
L3 L1 L3 L1
4

3 5
7
6
8
attachment for busbars

attachment for busbars

13
B

10
14

12

16

A 500 C

A withdrawable part in test position Access to the connections compartment

after withdrawing the partition [8]
Front view and cross section of a D-24P and D-24PL cubicle

- auxiliary circuits compartment - connection compartment

- busbar compartment - withdrawable part compartment

1. auxiliary circuits channel 10. current transformer

2. busbar bushing 11. voltage transformers on a withdrawable truck (option)
3. contact bushing 12. earth- fault transformer
4. bus bars 13. earthing switch
5. a withdrawable part 14. motor control of the earthing switch (option)
6. metallic shutters 15. protection unit
7. removable cover 16. rear door (option)
8. partition plate limit switch
9. safety flaps visual signal (option)
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Container 6
station roof

Technical data D-40P

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Rated voltage kV 36; 40,5
Rated insulation level
1 min. AC voltage 50 Hz kV 95
impulse lightning voltage kV 190
10
Internal arc resistance kA/s 25/1 (class AFLR)
4
Rated current
short-time withstand kA/s up to 25/3

B
peak withstand kA up to 64
continuous A 630 1250 5

A - min. width [mm] 1200 1800*1200 1800*

B - height [mm] 2
2460

2500
2050
2500
2970

C - depth [mm] 9

VD4; HD4; TZN4 + + + + + + +

C
voltage trasnsformer + + + +
container station execution + + + + + + Front view and cross section
standing execution of a D-40P cubicle in version
+ + + + + for installation in the
Average weight of a panel [kg] ± 10% container station
container station execution 1750
standing execution 1900 ÷ 2250
PM / PI classification PM
LSC classification LSC2B
+ standard execution
* cubicle with voltage treansformer
Catalogue switchgear D-40P with an extensive proposal for a separate development

2. busbar bushing
3. busbar bushing
4. busbars
- auxiliary circuits compartment 5. a withdrawable part
6. metalowe przegrody ruchome
- busbar compartment 9. metallic shutters
10. current transformer
- connection compartment 11. voltage transformers on a withdrawable
truck (option)
12. earth- fault transformer
- withdrawable part compartment
13. earthing switch
21. surge arrester A
limit switch
9 2 4 9 3 6

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13 Front view and cross section

of a D-40P cubicle in standing
switchgear
B

10 5
12
11

A C
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Technical data D-12P(L) D-17P(L) D-24P(L) D-40P

Rated voltage kV 12 17,5 24 36; 40,5
Internal arc resistance kA/s 31,5/1 40/1 50/0,5 31,5/1 31,5/1 25/1
A - min. width [mm] 600 750 750 600 750 1200
2150 + +
2220 + + + +
B - height [mm] 2320 + +
2300 +
2500 +
1300 + + + +
1350 + +
C - depth [mm] 1450 + +
1470 +
2050 +
2500 +
average weight of a panel [kg] ± 10% 400 520 520 400 450 850÷1000
+ standard execution

9 1 9 1
decorative front panel 4 4
a higher auxiliary
150

ROZ circuits compartment

15 15
2 2
L2 L2
L3 L1 L3 L1
3
3 3
3

7 7
5 5
8 8
6 6
B

13

13

16 16
21 11

A C C

D-12P; D-17P D-24P

Front view and cross section of a measuring panel of D-12P; D-17P and D-24 switchgear

- auxiliary circuits compartment - connection compartment

- busbar compartment - withdrawable part compartment

1. auxiliary circuits channel 11. voltage transformers on a withdrawable truck (option)

2. busbar bushing 13. earthing switch
3. contact bushing 15. protection unit
4. bus bars 16. rear door (option)
5. a withdrawable part 21. surge arrester
6. metallic shutters limit switch
7. removable cover visual signal (option)
8. partition plate
9. safety flaps

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2.3. CUBICLES WITH A SWITCH DISCONNECTOR

The cubicles are equipped with switch disconnetors [18] type NAL, NALF, OM or OMB for rated voltages 12 kV, 17.5 kV or 24 kV.
Standard width of a panel is A=750 mm, height B is identical to the neighbouring circuit breaker panels, and depth C=1300, 1350 and
1450 mm. The main circuit compartment and an auxiliary circuit compartment are provided with a door.
The busbar compartment and the auxiliary circuits compartment are separated from the main circuit compartment by metal barriers. The
maintenance plate [22], which covers the upper contacts of the switch disconnector [18] when the door of the cell is open, is inserted
between the open blades of the switch disconnector. In the connected position of the switch the maintenance plate is blocked in the upper
part of the guide rail [20].
Seats of the drives are on the left side of the cell, the switch disconnector [18] and the earthing switch [13] are opened and closed with
a use of a standard handle. Mechanical interlock prevents closure of the switch disconnector when the earthing switch is closed and closure
of the earthing switch when the switch disconnector is closed.

Technical data D-12P(L) D-17P(L) D-24P(L)

Rated voltage kV 12 17,5 24
Rated continuous current A 400 630 1250 400 630 1250 400 630 1250
Internal arc resistance kA/s 31,5/1 31,5/1 31,5/1
A - min. width [mm] 750 750 750 750 750 750 950 950 950
2150 + + + + + +
2220 + + + + + +
B - height [mm]
2320 + + + + + +
2300 + + +
1300 + + + +
1350 + + + +
C - depth [mm]
1450 + + + +
1470 + + +
NAL, NALF + + + + + + + + +
Switch disconnectors
OM, OMB + +
average weight of a panel [kg] ± 10% 400 400 400 400 400 400 450 450 450
+ standard execution
decorative front panel a higher auxiliary
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circuits compartment 1
150

ROZD 4
L2 17 L2
15
L3 L1 L3 L1
2
20
18

13
22
exhaust duct
exhaust duct

ROZŁĄCZNIK
B

UZIEMNIK

10

12 11

A C

A panel with NAL switch disconnector A panel with NALF switch disconnector
Front view and cross section of a switch disconnector panel

- busbar compartment
1. auxiliary circuits channel 12. earth- fault transformer
2. busbar bushing 13. earthing switch - main circuit compartment
4. busbars 15. protection unit
9. safety flaps 17. cover repair
- auxiliary circuits compartment
10. current transformer 18. switch disconnector
11. voltage transformers on 20. maintenance plate
a withdrawable construction 22. guide rail Safety flaps [9] above the exhaust duct of the main circuit
limit switch compartment and the busbar compartment can release contacts
visual signal (option) of limit switches [ ]. The contacts can be used in the control
circuit of e.g. the circuit breaker.
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D-12P(L) D-17P(L) D-24P(L) D-40P(L)
A width [mm] 600, 750, 600, 750,
750, 950 1200
- standard version 900, 1000 900, 1000
D- width [mm]
400 400 500 -
- simplified version

4 1 9
decorative front panel
a higher auxiliary

150
15 12 kV circuits compartment

2
L2
L1 L3
3
5

6
7

10
8
B
13

16

C A A

Front view and cross-section of a coupling panel of D-12P, D-17P and D-24PL switchgear - standard version

4 1 9
decorative front panel
a higher auxiliary
15
150

2 12 kV circuits compartment

L2
L1 L3
3
5

6
7

10
8
B

13

16

C
A D

Front view and cross-section of a coupling panel of D-12P, D-17P and D-24PL switchgear - simplified version

- auxiliary circuits compartment - connection compartment

- busbar compartment - withdrawable part compartment

1. auxiliary circuits channel 8. partition plate

2. busbar bushing 9. safety flaps
3. contact bushing 10. current transformer
4. busbars 13. earthing switch
5. a withdrawable part 15. protection unit
6. metallic shutters 16. rear door (option)
7. removable cover limit switch
visual signal (option)

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3. OPERATION CHARACTERISTICS
3.1. AUTOMATIC MECHANICAL INTERLOCKS
The applied design solutions prevent unintentional switching
errors. All operations shall be conducted with the compartment
door closed. The panels are provided with the following intelligent
mechanical interlocks:
interlock which locks the withdrawable part in test or
connected position,
blocking the access to the power screw of the withdrawable
part if the door of the compartment is not closed,
interlock which prohibits manipulating the power screw of the
withdrawable part if the earthing switch is not open (blocking
the movement of the circuit breaker); not applied in the
measuring panel,
blocking the lifting of barriers when the withdrawable part is
removed from the compartment,
blocking the opening of the door of withdrawable part
compartment when the part is in connected position or
intermediate positions between test and service,
blocking the access to the manual drive seat of the earthing
switch if the door of the connection compartment is not closed
blocking the access to the manual drive seat of the earthing
switch if the withdrawable part is in the connected position or
between service and test position (not available in the
measuring cubicle),
blocking the position of the manual drive of the earthing switch
in open or close position of the earthing switch, prohibiting
automatic shift of its main contacts, e.g. in result of vibrations,
interlock of the door of cable compartment preventing its
opening without earlier closing of the earthing switch,
blocking the insertion of a withdrawable part for different
purpose or with different rated current.
The interlocks are strictly related with the construction of the
cubicle. If for some functional reasons an interlock should not be
used, then it must be agreed with the manufacturer as early as at the
stage of designing use.

3.2. KEY-OPERATED INTERLOCKS

In the basic variant P the following key operated interlocks can
be provided:
BZ-3 interlock for the busbar earthing switch
Between the busbar system earthing switch, which is usually
located in the measuring panel, and the circuit breakers of one
or more incoming panels it prevents earthing the busbars when
one of the incoming panel circuit breakers is closed. The
interlock can be unlocked when the withdrawable parts are in
a test position.
BZ interlock for the manual drive of an earthing switch
It prevents, after removing the key, unauthorized operation of
the earthing switch.
BZ-1 interlock of a busbar coupling cubicle BZ interlock of the earthing switch
Applied in the busbar coupling cubicle, which consists of a
circuit breaker cell and a disconnector cell, to enforce
a correct operation sequence.
electromechanical BZ-5 or key-operated BZ-1 interlock
between other switchgears (e.g. incoming or outgoing)
BZ-5 interlock consists of:
electromechanical lock [ZE] located in any place accessible
for the personnel (e.g. on the front panel of the switchgear),
a normal lock marked BZ-5 which interlocks the operating
mechanism of the earthing switch in the incoming panel
(near the earthing switch drive seat).
By including a switching device in the auxiliary circuit of the
outgoing switchgear, electromechanical dependence between
BZ-5 interlock: Cassette intermediary - functions as lock BZ-3
correlated switchgears is established.
electromechanical lock [ZE] with an additional key into the socket earthing switch

3.3. ELECTRIC LOCK

interlock earthing busbar system NO5 or K28,
handwheel lock any earthing switch No5 or K28,
electric lock K28 the drive socket of withdrawable part.

Electric lock K28 the drive socket

Elecric lock K28 earthing switch of withdrawable part

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 3.4. SPECIFIC INTERLOCKS FOR VARIANT PL

In the PL variant no key-operated interlocks are used; instead there

are:
electromechanical interlock of the busbar earth switch,
electronic interlock which prohibits closing the earth switch with
a motor if the line is energised.

An example of electronic interlock of the earthing switch

BZ-3 BZ-3 BZ-3

BZ-3

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single lock of the key-operated interlock

1 3 5 11 12 18 20
number of the cell which has a lock with
the same insert
BZ-5
18
8
BZ-1
12
electromechanical interlock

electrical connection of the BZ-5 interlock

BZ-3
BZ-5 BZ BZ-5 BZ-1 key operated interlocks
BZ

The keys are marked: 1/5, 5/12, 11/12, 3, 20/18

BZ-5 BZ-5

Key-operated interlocks applied in D-12P, D-17P, D-24P or D-40P switchgear - an example

3.5. ARC PROTECTION

The following protection systems are recommended:
an opto-electronic fast arc fault tripping system. After approx.
5 ms since initiation of arc fault a signal is transmitted to open
the breaker(s) which supply the protected section. Due to this
system it is not necessary to install limit switches under the
safety flaps;
a system of arc fault tripping based on the application of limit
switches has longer reaction time. Limit switches change over
their contacts within about 20 ms. However, a single cell can
be isolated, if arc fault has occurred in its connections
compartment.
Modules of the quick arc fault tripping system and/or limit switches
shall be appropriately applied in the circuit breaker control circuit.
Application of the quick arc fault tripping module and/or limit switches in
the incoming panel does not relieve a designer from providing the
possibility of power cut off by an external circuit breaker.
During normal operation of the switchgear limit switches of safety
flaps are in the forced position. An arc fault causes the safety flaps open,
operating mechanisms of limit switches release and, consequently, their
contacts change over.
The other contact of the switching device can be used for local (LED)
or remote indication.

Limit switches under safety flaps Visual sensor of fast arc fault tripping

3.6. EARTHING OF THE BUSBAR SYSTEM

It is recommended to provide measuring cubicles with the busbar system earthing switch (one per a section of cubicles) of sections. If the design
does not include measuring cubicles, a separate end panel for portable earthing devices shall be provided, of width: 400 mm (D-12P(L), D-17P(L))
and 500mm (D-24P(L). Istnieje mo¿liwoœæ zabudowy uziemników na systemie szyn w nadstawce (750 mm) nad skrajnym polem sekcji
z dodatkow¹ os³ona maskuj¹c¹ (100 mm). Uziemiacze przenoœne mo¿na równie¿ zabudowaæ w nadsatwce nad polem.
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3.7. OPERATING MECHANISMS OF CIRCUIT BREAKERS AND CONTACTORS

Circuit breakers are provided with the following operating
mechanisms: spring-loaded stored energy, charged manually or
electrically and solenoid type (BB/TEL, SHELL circuit breakers). Push-
buttons on the circuit breaker panel are for control in a test position only.
Emergency mechanical tripping of the circuit breaker (in the
connected position) in case of control voltage decay is possible without
opening the door of the withdrawable part compartment.
The contactors are provided with a solenoid closing mechanism.

Emergency switching OFF

3.8. INDICATORS the CB with a push rod

On the door of the auxiliary circuit compartment the following devices can be mounted:
protections with their own mimic diagram,
circuit breaker open and close status indicators,
earthing switch open and close status indicators,
high voltage in the cubicle indicator,
indicator of high voltage in busbars (usually in the measuring cubicle),
LEDs to signal the position of safety flaps.

Reading the indications

3.9. PROTECTION AGAINST ELECTRIC SHOCK

Type D-12P(L), D-17P(L), D-24P(L) and D-40P switchgears are
provided with the system of earthing the enclosures and apparatus.
The earthing of a row (section) of cubicles must be connected in two
points to the main earthing grid of the plant.

Earthing system in connection compartment

3.10. NAMEPLATES AND LABELS Switchgear type D-17P

Each switchgear has markings according to PN-EN 62271-200.
Cubicle designation and number are engraved on a laminated plate Serial No. 1177 / 13
Ur 17,5 kV
Phase numbers L1,L2,L3
Up 95 kV
and riveted to the sheet. Other inscriptions are on self-adhesive Ud 38 kV fr 50 Hz
Ir 1250 A IP 4X
labels. A nameplate is usually placed on the side wall of the switchgear. ELEKTROBUDOWA
Ik 25 kA tk 1s
MADE IN P0LAND IEC 62271-200

A nameplate example

3.11. EQUIPMENT FOR OPERATION OF THE SWITCHGEAR

Included in the supply of the switchgear:
a lift trolley manufactured by ELEKTROBUDOWA SA for manoeuvring with
withdrawable parts,
cranks for manual change of the withdrawable parts position,
handles for manual operation of earthing switches,
keys for key-operated interlocks (one original set and two spare sets),
keys to the doors of compartments,
a push rod for emergency tripping of a circuit breaker,
L crank for emergency manual operation of the earthing switch in D-…PL
switchgear. A lift trolley facilitates operation
of the withdrawable part

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3.12. EXTERNAL CONNECTIONS
The switchgear is universal in respect of high voltage
connections. The connections can be made by cables or busbar
trunking system (busduct), outdoor or indoor.

0
90
00
00 0 ,9
9 50 75
0, 11
75

800
520

X
2150 (2220, 2320)
2150 (2220, 2320)

340
X

0
0 35
35
0
35 P P
12 12
D- 2PL D- 2PL
1 1 mi
P P D- 7P D- 7P n.
12 12 m 1
D- 7PL
1
D- 7PL
10
D- 2PL D- 2PL in.
1 1
0
1
D- 7P
1
D- 7P
10
0 D- D-
1 1
D- 7PL D- 7PL
1 1
D- D-
2340 +X

2340 + x
0) 13
90 0
0, 16 0
13 75 00 00
)
16 00 0( ,9
60 50
00 (7
0
60

90
0

13
00 Sy
ste
m
br
800

idg 13
e 0
75 00
2150 (2220, 2320) +400 +X

PL
- 12
400

PD
340

12 L
D- 7P

2150 (2220, 2320)

-1
7PD 35
D -1 0
2150 (2220, 2320)

PL
12
D-
X

P
12 PL
D- 17
P D-
17
D-
2340 + X

mi 0
mi n. 10
n. 10 n.
15 0 mi
00
0)
90
0,
( 75
13 600
00
00
n.1 0
mi 40
0)
90
0,
(75
6 00
0
10
n.
mi

Examples of outdoor busbar connections.

x - dimensions depend on the height of the feeder busbar entry

Our busbar trunking system can be used to connect:

switchgears within the same room:
with a system bridhge
with a coupling busduct;
switchgears in different rooms:
busduct entered on the side of the switchgear,
busduct with rear entry;
a switchgear with other medium voltage equipment.
The busbars can have flat or delta arrangement. “ALBUM” shows the Coupling busduct
most frequent solutions. and cubicle marked
with a different colour.

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4. MAIN CIRCUITS
D-12P, D-17P, D-24P
Top entry of busbars

M M
NAL NALF

P2 3 P2 3
P2 3
CEF
P1 P1 P2 E
Side entry of busbars 3
P1
3
E
P1
or
3 3
3 3

3 3
or 3 3

V
2

Incoming cubicle Outgoing cubicle with Outgoing cubicle with Cubicle with Cubicle with fuse
a circuit breaker a contactor switch disconnector switch disconnector
Disconnector unit

M M 3 3

P2 3 P2 3 3 3 3

or
P1 P1
3

Busbar connection Busbar connection 3

(adjacent cells) (adjacent cells)

or or
top busduct top busduct
(not adjacent cells) (not adjacent cells)

or or
cable connection cable connection
(not adjacent cells) (not adjacent cells) Measuring cubicle Measuring cubicle
with a separated compartment
Coupling cubicle Coupling cubicle for metering transformers
- standard version - simplified version

D-12PL, D-17PL, D-24PL

Diagrams for PL variant only slightly differ:

M motor drive of the withdrawable part

The diagrams comprise all possible equipment of the cubicles.
Standard designs can incorporate other solutions, subject to agreement
with the manufacturer.
Detailed technical data of the suggested apparatus must be provided
M in the bill of materials attached to the engineering design. Quantity, size
motor drive of the earthing switch
and type of cables shall be shown in the main diagram.

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 Section I Section II

Incoming Measuring Outgoing Coupling Coupling Outgoing Measuring Incoming

A disconnector unit
M M M M M

M M M M M

P2 P2 P2 P2 P2 3
3 3 3 3
3
3 3 3 3
3 3 3
P1 P1
3 3 3
P1 P1

P1

M 3 M M M 3

The main circuit diagrams use symbols of apparatus mounted in type D-…P, (D-…L) switchgear:

Circuit breakers:
VD4; HD4 ABB
HVX; EVOLIS; LF SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC
SION, 3AH5 SIEMENS
VL1, NVL ORMAZABAL
TZN1-12E TELLHOW
BB/TEL; SHELL TAVRIDA
Switch disconnectors:
NAL, NALF ABB
OM, OMB ZWAE
Contactors: VSC; ROLLARC ABB; SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC
Transformers:
IMZ; IBZ; UMZ; TPU; TJP ABB
ACI; UCIF-17; UCJ ARTECHE
PP-15 Transformex
GIS; GE...S; GZ RITZ
Earth-fault transformers ENERGOTEST-ENERGOPOMIAR, ABB
Protection units various producers
Earthing switches:
UWE ELEKTROBUDOWA SA
UM-... do 40 kA ELEKTROBUDOWA SA
Surge arrester various producers
Electronic interlock of the earthing switch various producers
Arc protection system various producers
Stationary medium voltage indicator various producers

15 kV switchgear in 110/15 kV substation Działoszyce

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5. FOUNDATION
The switchgears can be arranged in one or two rows. Cubicles in one row
must have the same depth, and the width adjusted to their equipment. It is
also possible to arrange the cubicles in a broken line.
The switchgear should be placed on the foundation frame fixed directly to
the floor or on the false floor construction.
Minimum distance between switchgear and the wall of the room is
100 mm. Holes in the floor and dimensions of the foundation frames are
shown in the drawing below. Recommended height of the switchgear room,
for versions without busducts, is min. height of the switchgear B + 600. In
case of smaller height of the room, please consult the manufacturer.
“BATORY” substation in Warsaw. Cubicles arranged in a broken line.
ΣA + 38
A

ΣA + 38 ΣA + 38
19 19
A A 19
f d e e f d

foundation

g4
g4

frame
g6

g7

g3
00 B B
φ2
g5

B B B B
g3

g*
MV cables entry
channel

pipe φ200

g
g

38 A A 38 38 A A

b foundation frame b 40 foundation frame

b
auxiliary cables entry auxiliary cables entry
channel channel
g2

g2

g2
g1
g1

g1

Cable channels for the switchgears type Input cables through the pipes for the switchgears type Cable channels for the switchgears type
D-12P(L), D-17P(L), D-24P(L) D-12P(L), D-17P(L), D-24P(L) (version of the upper busbar system)

A b d e f g g1 g2 g3 g4 g5 g6 g7 g*
Cubicle width
A cubicle of Ik
mm
600 75 400 300 100 90 200 400 250 220 310 400 -
Cubicle depth C - 35 mm

D-12P(L), D-17P(L) < 31,5 kA 650 75 400 325 125 90 200 400 250 220 310 400 -
750 75 500 375 125 90 200 400 250 220 310 400 -
D-12P(L) > 31,5 kA 750 75 500 375 125 90 200 400 235 220 310 400 -
D-24P(L) 25 kA 750 80 500 375 75 70 210 520 255 220 360 475 -
D-12P(L), D-17P(L) < 31,5 kA 900 75 800 450 60 90 200 400 250 220 310 400 -
D-24P(L) 25 kA 950 80 800 475 85 70 210 520 255 220 360 475 -
D-12P(L) > 31,5 kA 1000 75 800 500 110 90 200 600 50 220 310 400 -
1200 55 880 - 160 2450 120 200 300 434 - - - -
D-40P 25 kA
1200 55 880 - 160 - 120 200 300 434 - - - 2900
UWAGA:
1. In the cubicle of fast earthing cable holes must be made about 100mm nearer to front of the cubicle (applicable measurement g6, g7)
2. Foundation frame made of steel channel sections C50. Frame should sink in the concrete floor.
3. “*” - applies for deeper switchgear with voltage metering in connection compartment or with upwards directed busbar lead from connection compartment.

B-B
Cable channels foundation frame B-B
A-A
pipe bushings
foundation frame Anchorage - shall be made foundation frame
3

from thick sheet 4x70x30.

min. 400

Weld along the outside of

the frame in intervals up to
50

1000mm at an angle of
about 60 degrees.
cab
le t pipe φ200
pipe φ200 ren
ch

Preparation of the room for mounting the switchgear consists of:

completion of civil works and painting, completion of ventilation and water-sewage systems,
completion of lighting installation,
mounting and levelling the foundation frames,
provision of door clearances: A-width + 200 mm, B-height + 200 mm,
provision of key-locking or padlocking the entrance door,
provision of an entry in the wall if the switchgear is fed by a busduct from another room or from outside (the entry shall be in the centre line of
the cubicle, and have approx. 100 mm greater width and height),
provision of a necessary rear maintenance space from of the switchgear.

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 6. DESIGNING
ELEKTROBUDOWA SA offers to prepare an
engineering design of the switchgear.
Switchgear 6kV R-4”S”
Mining Plant Sobieski
7. TRANSPORT
The switchgear is designed for road transport on a truck. Other
means, like a container or ship shall be specified with your order.
Transport units consist of single cubicles (functional units). The mass
of a unit as in tables, chapter 2. Not shock-resistant apparatus,
busbar sections and auxiliary equipment (lift trolley, levers, keys,
etc.). is transported in separate packages. Loading and unloading
with a hoisting crane or travelling crane. The switchgear should be
delivered directly to the installation place, suitably prepared.
8. ORDERING
An order should include technical data of the switchgear type
D-…P or D-…PL and an engineering design developed according to
the guidelines in chapter 6 “DESIGNING”.
Product warranty terms are specified in the “Guarantee
Certificate”
ELEKTROBUDOWA SA offers:
professional fabrication and mounting of the foundation frame in the prepared room,
transport of switchgear to the place of destination,
installation of switchgears together with connections in the prepared room,
supervision of installation performed by third party,
tests after erection.
Customers are requested to read the below recommendations
before designing the D-…P(L) switchgear. Typical diagrams of limit
switches, plugs, signalling, etc. are presented in “ALBUM”. It is possible
to multiply limit switches.
Engineering design of the switchgear should include:
1. technical description of the switchgear;
2. main circuits diagram with the apparatus and connections (type,
number, cross section, capacity; type of busbar connections,
phase sequence for each cell);
3. development of the auxiliary circuits:
selection of apparatus,
utilization of typical diagrams of limit switches, lighting,
detectors, auxiliary circuits connections, etc. presented in
“ALBUM”.
circuit and erection diagrams,
location of apparatus,
method of entering the auxiliary circuits cables (types,
quantity, sizes);
4. selection of key-operated interlocks (applies to variant P)
5. summary of main and auxiliary circuit apparatus in electronic
version;
6. drawings of foundation and arrangement of cells (incl. busbar
connections) in the room;
7. description of application of the cubicles, numbering and
process descriptions;
8. colours of front panels (as a standard RAL 7032 grey
recommended);
9. description of the external input / output programmable
controller;
10.depending on logical time to determine programmable
controller, presented in a descriptive way or graphic, take into
consideration of links with external signals and internal signals
(logic) controller.
External installations and foundation frames subject to separate
agreement.
Equipment in cubicles other than offered in the catalogue shall be
agreed with the MV Construction Unit in Konin.
Loading and unloading with a hoisting
crane or travelling crane. The switchgear
should be delivered directly to the
installation place, suitably prepared.
In order to maintain the guarantee the
user must follow the manufacturer's
requirements and rules specified in the
switchgear operation and maintenance
manual. The guarantee for the switchgear
does not cover apparatus supplied by the
Client.
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 Engineering, manufacture and installation of:
medium voltage switchgears
draw-out series of types D
D-12P(L), D-17P(L), D-24P(L), D-40P, D-12PT, D-17PT and double level D-12-2P
draw-out, with double system of busbars, series D
D-12-2S, D-17-2S, D-24-2S, D-36-2S
draw-out
PREM-14S(M)
for mining, with WUG /The State Mining Authority/ approval for use certificate
PREM-G1, PREM-G1dM, PREM-GJm, PREM-GO
cubicle type
J-7, J-17, J-24, J-36
low voltage switchgears
NGW R and RNM-2
direct current switchgear for traction applications
RT-1, RT-3
mobile substations (containers) SKP equipped with switchgear panels up to 40 kV
transformer chambers NGW K
busbar trunking system NGW M-1 up to 1 kV and busducts ELPO, ELPE, PELPO above 1 kV,
conductor flexible expansion joints
transmission and distribution busducts PONTIS

Specialist service:
overhaul of electrical equipment
Instrumentation & Control
after-sales service
powder coating
sheet steel processing by NC machines

All the above equipment offered by ELEKTROBUDOWA SA

have type test certificates and required certifications.
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All rights reserved

® The design solutions are protected by copyright.

The illustrations are not binding.
NOTE
The manufacturer reserves the right to introduce changes and amendments resulting
from the change of product range and technological advancement.

Fifth edition Konin March 2011

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