High Voltage Products

Primary technology PASS M0 123-145 kV

modules, concept and components
PASS M0

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ABB has developed a new generation of high voltage switchgears
for Railway applications.
HV substation primary equipments are based on hybrid
modules for 16,7 Hz, which come from 50-Hz-Module
type PASS M0 adapted to comply Railway technical
specification.
PASS (Plug And Switch System) is a metal-enclosed SF6
gas-isolated system, with air insulated bushings to be
connected to air insulated busbar.
PASS permits to configure the switchgears with almost
arbitrary layout using available space in the best possible
way.
PASS concept differs from pure gas-insulating
switchgears (GIS) due to the connection to air insulating
bus bar (hybrid technology). This combination of gas-
insulating technology with air-insulating bus bar leads
to a very economic execution. The most important
characteristic of the PASS-Systems is the modular
building method, which makes it possible to summarize
several functions in only one equipment. Each PASS-M0-
Modul corresponds to a complete switch bay!
By the factory pre-assembled and pre-tested technology,
the necessary assembly and start-up on site are reduced
substantially.
The PASS M0-16,7 Hz described here is the 2-phases
variant for 123-145 kV/16,7 Hz, developed for traction
use, it is available in single bus bar but also double bus
bar variant.
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PASS M0

The PASS-M0 Circuit Breaker (Q0)

is based on auto-puffer, self-blasting
switching principle, well proven being
same components used also in other
ABB circuit-breakers model.
Motor drive MD 300 is used as circuit-
breaker drive. This completely new
drive consists of a servo actuator and
electronic control, which take over
the supply and control the motor.
The driving power needed is stored
in a bank of capacitors. The control
supervises position and switching speed
of the drive system, during opening and
closing of the circuit-breaker, through
motor rotation position signals control.

PASS M0 combined disconnector and

earthing switch (Q1+Q82) is moved by a
common motor drive.
With this patented principle turning just
one contact all disconnecting and earthing
positions are realized. By assembly of a second
disconnecting switch on the same axle a
combination for double bus bar is available.

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PASS M0 Fast Earthing Switch (Q81) is also
available. It consists of two separate poles driven
by mechanical drive. Energy needed for fast
closing operation of earthing switch is stored in
two springs.
PASS M0 FES can carry out two closing operations
at 40 kA - 100kA peak, without any reduction of
insulation level

PASS-M0-Current transformers (T1) are cast

resin insulated and are mounted externally on the
bushings.

PASS-M0-Voltage transformers (T5) are inductive

and gas-isolated, they are accommodated in a
separate gas compartment, flanged on to the
module.
In order to meet the requirements to be fast
erected, avoiding dismantling of the modular
device on site, the instrument transform ers are
implemented in such a way that they do not have
to be dismantled for transport.

PASS modules are connected by SF6-air-bushings with sheds are vulcanized and form together only one component,
overhead lines and bus bars. so that no humidity can penetrate into the layer between the
PASS M0-Bushings consist of a cylinder of glass-fiber two materials. Silicone sheds are water-rejecting and assure
reinforced with epoxy resin, on which the silicone rubber protection from contamination.

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PASS M0

Electrical data
Electrical data of the equipment are showed in the following table:

Rated Frequency Hz 16,7

Nominal Voltage kV 110 – 132
Rated Voltage kV 123-145
Rated insulation level kV 123-145
Rated power frequency withstand voltage
To earth kV 230-275-325
Across open contacts kV 265-315-375
Rated lightning impulse withstand voltage
To earth kV 550-650-750
Across open contacts kV 630-750-860
Nominal current A 3150
Rated short circuit current kA 31,5
Rated making current kA 80
V DC 60 +/- 15%
Auxiliary voltages
V AC 230

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Overall dimensions
PASS M0 SBB PASS M0 DBB

3805 L1 4360

Q1

Q2
5093

5093
4124

4124
3971
2325

1947

Phase 1 Phase 1
2588

2588
2407

2407
750

750

Phase 2 Phase 2

Q8
Q8 Q1

* T1 *
T1 Q9 Q1 Q0

Q0 Q9

T5
T5 Q2

So, the following requirements are reached using

ABB PASS M0 modules:
– small dimensions
– short assembly and commissioning time on site
– better life cycle costs

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For more information please contact: The data and illustrations are not binding. We

2GJA708455 – Rev. A, en – Brochure PASS M0 Innotrans – 2010.09 (mt)

ABB S.p.A.
Power Products Division
Unità Operativa Adda-HV
reserve the right to modify the contents of this
document without prior notice following technical
and product developments.
Copyright 2010 ABB.
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