Medium-Voltage Switchgear

Circuit-Breaker Switchgear Types NXAIR, NXAIR M and NXAIR P up to 24 kV, Air-Insulated

Catalog HA 25.71 2003

Supersedes: Catalog HA 25.71 . 2002

Circuit-Breaker Switchgear Types NXAIR, NXAIR M and NXAIR P up to 24 kV, Air-Insulated

Contents
Page Application Versions Typical uses Ratings Requirements Security of investment Cost-efficiency Service friendliness Technical Data Electrical data, dimensions Room planning Product Range NXAIR NXAIR M NXAIR P Design Basic panel design, operation, compartments Components NXACT vacuum circuit-breaker Other switching devices Current transformers, post insulators Low-voltage equipment Standards Standards, specifications, guidelines Notes 25 to 27 20 and 21 22 23 24 14 to 19 8 and 9 10 and 11 12 and 13
R-HA25-310 eps

Application
Versions
Withdrawable circuit-breaker switchgear types NXAIR, NXAIR M and NXAIR P are factory-assembled, type-tested, metal-enclosed and metal-clad switchgear for indoor installation according to IEC 60 298/ VDE 0670 Part 6.

2 3 and 4 4

6 and 7 7

R-HA25-311 eps

5 5 5

NXAIR P panel Maximum ratings 15 kV / 50 kA / 4000 A NXAIR M panel Maximum ratings 15 kV / 31.5 kA / 2500 A 17 kV / 25 kA / 2500 A .5 24 kV / 25 kA / 2500 A

NXAIR panel Maximum ratings 12 kV / 25 kA / 2500 A

Typical uses refer to page 4

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Application
Typical uses
R-HA25-326 eps

Application Industry

R-HA25-308 eps

R-HA25-328 eps

R-HA25-327 eps

Application Public power supply system

NXAIR M switchgear

Application Industry

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Application
Typical uses
NXAIR, NXAIR M and NXAIR P circuit-breaker switchgear types are used in transformer and switching substations, e.g. Application Public power supply system

Ratings
Electrical data (maximum values) of the NXAIR family
Ratings Switchgear up to 7.2 kV Rated voltage Rated frequency Rated short-duration power-frequency withstand voltage Rated lightning impulse withstand voltage Rated short-time withstand current, 3 s Rated peak withstand current at 50 Hz Rated short-circuit breaking current Rated short-circuit making current at 50 Hz Rated normal current of busbar Rated normal current of feeders Switchgear up to 12 kV Rated voltage Rated frequency Rated short-duration power-frequency withstand voltage Rated lightning impulse withstand voltage Rated short-time withstand current, 3 s Rated peak withstand current at 50 Hz Rated short-circuit breaking current Rated short-circuit making current at 50 Hz Rated normal current of busbar Rated normal current of feeders Switchgear up to 15 kV Rated voltage Rated frequency Rated short-duration power-frequency withstand voltage Rated lightning impulse withstand voltage Rated short-time withstand current, 3 s Rated peak withstand current at 50 Hz Rated short-circuit breaking current Rated short-circuit making current at 50 Hz Rated normal current of busbar Rated normal current of feeders Switchgear up to 17.5 kV Rated voltage Rated frequency Rated short-duration power-frequency withstand voltage Rated lightning impulse withstand voltage Rated short-time withstand current, 3 s Rated peak withstand current at 50 Hz Rated short-circuit breaking current Rated short-circuit making current at 50 Hz Rated normal current of busbar Rated normal current of feeders Switchgear up to 24 kV Rated voltage Rated frequency Rated short-duration power-frequency withstand voltage Rated lightning impulse withstand voltage Rated short-time withstand current, 3 s Rated peak withstand current at 50 Hz Rated short-circuit breaking current Rated short-circuit making current at 50 Hz Rated normal current of busbar Rated normal current of feeders 24 kV 50/60 Hz 50 kV 125 kV 25 kA 63 kA 25 kA 63 kA 2500 A 2500 A 17.5 kV 50/60 Hz 38 kV 95 kV 25 kA 63 kA 25 kA 63 kA 2500 A 2500 A 15 kV 50/60 Hz 35 kV 95 kV 50 kA 125 kA 50 kA 125 kA 4000 A 4000 A 12 kV 50/60 Hz 28 kV 75 kV 50 kA 125 kA 50 kA 125 kA 4000 A 4000 A 7.2 kV 50/60 Hz 20 kV 60 kV 50 kA 125 kA 50 kA 125 kA 4000 A 4000 A Rated values (max.)

s Power supply companies

Application Industry

s Power stations s Cement industry s Automobile industry s Iron and steel works s Rolling mills s Mining industry s Textile, paper and food industries s Chemical industry s Petroleum industry s Pipeline installations s Offshore installations s Electrochemical plants s Petrochemical plants s Shipbuilding industry s Diesel power plants s Emergency power supply installations s Lignite open-cast mines s Traction power supplies

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Requirements
Security of investment
Modular structure
Module compartment and/or

Cost-efficiency
Reliability
Type and routine-tested Standardized, NC production

Service friendliness
Flexibility
Wall-standing or free-

Maintenance-free design
Vacuum circuit-breakers

connection compartment can be replaced

Replacement of bushing-

standing arrangement
Cable connection from front

processes
Quality assurance in accord-

or rear
Available as truck-type or

maintenance-free within the range of the permissible operating cycles

Switchgear maintenance

type current transformers possible from front

Low-voltage compartment

ance with DIN EN ISO 9001

More than 300,000 air-

withdrawable switchgear
Optional left or right-hand

intervals > 10 years Operation

Operation of all switching,

can be replaced
Flexibile operation as

insulated switchgear panels in operation worldwide Personal safety

All switching operations can

withdrawable or truck-type switchgear Bushing-type current transformer

Current measurement, post

arrangement of hinges of high-voltage doors of doors of low-voltage compartments

Extension of existing switch-

disconnecting and earthing functions from panel front

Self-explanatory control

be performed with highvoltage door closed

Standard degree of protection

gear at both ends without modification of panels

Replacement of bushing-type

symbols
Mechanical switch position

insulator function, compartmentalization, capacitive voltage indication integrated in one component

Selective shutdown of an

IP3XD * according to IEC 60 529 / VDE 0470 Part 1

Panels tested for internal

indicators for all functions

current transformers possible from front

Secondary multiratio for

arc up to 31.5 kA in the connection compartment of a panel in combination with pressure-resistant compartmentalization without any additional measures NXACT
Maintenance-free vacuum

arcs up to 50 kA according to IEC 60 298, Appendix AA / VDE 0670 Part 6, Appendix AA

Metallic, positively driven

current transformers
Screw-type fixed contacts on

shutters protect against accidental contact with live parts

Mechanical switch position

bushing-type current transformers can be easily replaced from front (from module compartment) Re-availability
Easy replacement of com-

indicators on panel front for circuit-breaker, movable part and earthing switch
Logical interlocks prevent

circuit-breaker
Circuit-breaking, disconnect-

maloperation
Option: Verification of safe

ing and earthing (operating mechanism) integrated in one component SIPROTEC 4

Multifunction protection relay

isolation from supply with high-voltage door closed, by means of a voltage detection system according to IEC 61 243-5 / VDE 0682 Part 415
Earthing of feeders by means

partments thanks to selfsupporting, modular and bolted construction of compartments

Replacement of module

compartment and/or connection compartment possible

Option: Bushing-type current

SIPROTEC 4 with integrated protection, control, communications, operating and monitoring functions
Can be integrated in overall

of make-proof earthing switches Operating safety

Operation of all switching,

transformers offer selective shutdown for an arc up to 31.5 kA in the connection compartment of a panel
Busbar voltage transformer

process control system (SICAM)

disconnecting and earthing functions from panel front

Unambiguous assignment of

access openings and control elements to mechanical switch position indicators

Mechanical switch position

and make-proof earthing switch up to 31.5 kA in a separate additional compartment with pressure-resistant partition to busbar compartment for 40 kA and 50 kA in metering panel
Confinement of an internal

indicators integrated in mimic diagram

User-friendly height of access

arc up to 31.5 kA within the same compartment

Pressure relief upwards for

openings, control elements and switch position indicators on high-voltage door, as well as secondary equipment in door of low-voltage compartment

each compartment
Option: Pressure-resistant

floor cover
Internal control cables run in

metallic cable ducts

Cable testing without isolat-

* IP3XD for the enclosure,

IP2X for the compartmentalization

ing the busbar assured by separately opening shutters of module compartment

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Technical Data
Electrical data, dimensions
NXAIR
Rated voltage frequency short-duration power-frequency withstand voltage kV 7.2 Hz 50 kV 20 12 50 28 ** 75 25 25 63 63 2500 2500 800 *

Ratings

NXAIR M Ratings
Rated voltage frequency short-duration power-frequency withstand voltage short-circuit breaking current kV 7.2 kV 20 12 28 75 31.5 31.5 80 80 2500 15 35 95 31.5 31.5 80 80 2500 17.5 38 95 25 25 63 63 2500 24 50 125 25 25 63 63 2500 Hz 50/60 50/60 50/60 50/60 50/60

lightning impulse withstand voltagekV 60 short-circuit breaking current max. kA 25 short-time withst. current, 3 s max. kA 25 short-circuit making current peak withstand current normal current of busbar normal current of feeders: with circuit-breaker with switch max. A max. A 2500 800 * max. kA 63 max. kA 63 max. A 2500

lightning impulse withstand voltage kV 60 max. kA 31.5 short-time withst. current, 3 s max. kA 31.5 short-circuit making current 1) max. kA 80 peak withstand current 1) normal current of busbar normal current of feeders: with circuit-breaker max. A with switch max. A with vacuum contactor max. A 1) Values for 50 Hz max. kA 80 max. A 2500

2500 2500 2500 2500 2500 800 * 800 * 800 * 800 * 800 * 400 *

* Depending on rated current of HV HRC fuses installed ** Higher value on request

* Depending on rated current of HV HRC fuses installed

NXAIR

Dimensions

NXAIR M Dimensions

HA25-2686a eps

H2

H1

H1

H2

H3

All panel types Width B For all panels Height H1 Standard H2 With high low-voltage compartment With natural ventilation With additional compartment for busbar fittings Depth T For all panels

Dimensions in mm 800 2000 2350

HA25-2687b eps

All panel types Width B Standard At 24 kV / 2500 A For vacuum contactor panel Height H1 With standard low-voltage compartment H2 With mounted air guides (standard) With high low-voltage compartment With natural ventilation H3 With additional compartment for busbar fittings Depth T Single busbar Vacuum contactor panel Double busbar in back-to-back arrangement cubicle-type 2) metal-clad cubicle-type 2) metal-clad

Dimensions in mm 800 1000 400 2200 2550

1350

2770 1454 1554 1650 2958 3158

2) For 24 kV only

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Technical Data
Electrical data, dimensions
NXAIR P
Rated voltage frequency short-duration power-frequency withstand voltage lightning impulse withstand voltage short-circuit breaking current short-time withst. current, 3 s short-circuit making current 1) peak withstand current 1) normal current of busbar normal current of feeders: with circuit-breaker with switch with vacuum contactor 1) Values for 50 Hz
HA25-2690c eps

Room planning (room height W 2800 mm)

NXAIR
HA25-2689c eps

Ratings

kV 7.2 Hz 50/60 kV 20 kV 60

12 50/60 28 75 50 50 125 125 4000 4000 800 * 400 *

15 50/60 35 95 50 50 125 125 4000 4000 800 *

max. kA 50 max. kA 50 max. kA 125 max. kA 125 max. A 4000

Single-row arrangement (plan view) for single-busbar switchgear For dimensions B (width) and T (depth) refer to table on page 6 1) For panel replacement: Control aisle W 1410 mm

max. A 4000 max. A 800 * max. A 400 *

* Depending on rated current of HV HRC fuses installed

NXAIR M
50
B B
HA25-2688c eps

Single-row arrangement (plan view) for single-busbar switchgear For dimensions B (width) and T (depth) refer to table on page 6 2) For panel replacement: Control aisle W 1700 mm For back-to-back arrangement and face-to-face arrangement, the same room dimensions apply as for single-row arrangement. For back-to-back arrangement, a 1200 mm control aisle is required on the left or on the right of the switchgear.

H1

H2

H3

NXAIR P
HA25-2691c eps

B1 B2 All panel types (except vacuum contactor panel) Width B1 w 2000 A (standard) B2 > 2000 A (with panel ventilation) Height H1 With standard low-voltage compartment H2 With top-mounted pressure relief duct H3 With forced ventilation (4000 A) Depth T Single busbar Double busbar in back-to-back arrangement

800 1000 2225 2550 2710 1635 3320 Single-row arrangement (plan view) for single-busbar switchgear For dimensions B1, B2 (width) and T (depth) refer to table on the left 400 2225 2550 1650 3) For panel replacement: Control aisle W 1800 mm For back-to-back arrangement and face-to-face arrangement, the same room dimensions apply as for single-row arrangement. For back-to-back arrangement, a 1200 mm control aisle is required on the left or on the right of the switchgear.
1450 3)
32 100 32 100

Vacuum contactor panel Width B1 Standard Height H1 With standard low-voltage compartment H2 With top-mounted pressure relief duct Depth T Single busbar

Dimensions in mm

B1, B2

B1, B2

50

1350 2)

32 100

32 100

NXAIR P

Dimensions

1250 1)

32 100

32 100

50

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Product Range
NXAIR Panels
Disconnecting panel Switch panel Spur panel

Circuit-breaker panel

and/or

and/or

and/or

and/or

and/or

and/or

and/or

and/or

or

and/or

or

and/or

or

and/or

HA25-2660c eps

and/or

or

and/or

or

and/or

or

and/or

HA25-2658a eps

and/or

HA25-2659a eps

and/or

or

and/or

or

and/or

and/or

Components
Current transformer Make-proof earthing switch Busbar connection (bars only) Panel ventilation as natural ventilation Capacitive voltage detection system Cable sealing ends 1) max. 4 x 500 mm2 per phase Bar feeder HV HRC fuse

Current transformer in run of busbar

HA25-2693a eps

NXACT vacuum circuit-breaker module Disconnecting module or fixed-mounted connection Vacuum switch module

For other components for busbar and connection compartments refer to page 15
1) The details refer to conventional RXS single-core sealing ends for XLPE cables or other makes with similar dimensions.

Voltage transformer

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or

or

or

or

or

and/or

Circuit-Breaker Switchgear Types NXAIR, NXAIR M and NXAIR P up to 24 kV, Air-Insulated

Product Range
NXAIR Panels
Metering panel

Bus sectionalizer (mirror-image installation also possible)

Withdrawable panel

Bus riser panel

and/or

and/or

or

or

or

and/or

or

or

or

HA25-2662a eps

Components
Current transformer Capacitive voltage detection system HV HRC fuse

Current transformer in run of busbar Voltage transformer

For other components for busbar and connection compartments refer to page 15

NXACT vacuum circuit-breaker module Disconnecting module or fixed-mounted connection Withdrawable voltage transformer with primary fuses Withdrawable voltage transformer

Make-proof earthing switch Busbar connection (bars only)

HA25-2694 eps

Panel ventilation as natural ventilation

HA25-2661a eps

and/or

and/or

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Product Range
NXAIR M Panels
Circuit-breaker panel Disconnecting panel Switch panel Vacuum contactor panel (7.2 kV)

and/or

and/or

and/or

or

and/or

or

and/or or

and/or

or

and/or

or

and/or

or

and/or

or

or

or

and/or

HA25-2664a eps

Components
Current transformer Panel ventilation as natural ventilation Capacitive voltage detection system Cable sealing ends 1) max. 4 x 500 mm2 per phase Bar feeder NXACT vacuum circuit-breaker module Disconnecting module

HA25-2665a eps

and/or

and/or

and/or

HA25-2668a eps

Voltage transformer

For other components for busbar and connection compartments refer to page 17
1) The details refer to conventional RXS single-core sealing ends for XLPE cables or other makes with similar dimensions.

Make-proof earthing switch

HA25-2695 eps

Vacuum switch module with HV HRC fuses Vacuum contactor module with HV HRC fuses

Busbar connection (bars only)

HV HRC fuse

Vacuum contactor module with control transformer and HV HRC fuses

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HA25-2669a eps

and/or

or

and/or

or

and/or

and/or

and/or

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Product Range
NXAIR M Panels
Bus sectionalizer (mirror-image installation also possible) Metering panel Panels for double-busbar applications Double-busbar switchgear consists of components from the range of single-busbar panels. It can have the following designs:
Face-to-face arrangement Back-to-back arrangement
Withdrawable panel Bus riser panel

Face-to-face arrangement
Panels from the range of

and/or

and/or

and/or

or

or

single-busbar switchgear (circuit-breaker panel, bus sectionalizer and metering panel)

The two switchgear rows are

HA25-2666a eps

or

and/or

and/or

or

and/or

interconnected by means of cables or bars beneath the panels

Bus coupler consisting of:

or

or

Circuit-breaker panel Disconnecting panel Back-to-back arrangement

or

and/or

Panels from the range of

HA25-2670a eps

and/or

single-busbar switchgear (circuit-breaker panel, bus sectionalizer and metering panel)

The two switchgear rows are

interconnected by means of bars within the panels

Bus coupler consisting of:

Circuit-breaker panel with current and voltage transformers Disconnecting panel, with optional current transformers Components
Current transformer Panel ventilation as natural ventilation Capacitive voltage detection system HV HRC fuse

Note For other components for busbar and connection compartments refer to page 17 Double-busbar switchgear with top-mounted busbar disconnector unit on request

Voltage transformer

Make-proof earthing switch

HA25-2696 eps

Busbar connection (bars only)

NXACT vacuum circuit-breaker module Disconnecting module

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Product Range
NXAIR P Panels
Circuit-breaker panel Disconnecting panel Switch panel Vacuum contactor panel (7.2 kV, 12 kV)

and/or

or

and/or

or

and/or

or

and/or or

and/or

and/or

and/or

and/or

and/or

and/or

and/or

or

or

HA25-2672a eps

Components
Current transformer Capacitive voltage detection system Cable sealing ends 1) max. 6 x 500 mm2 per phase 2) Bar feeder NXACT vacuum circuit-breaker module Disconnecting module or fixed-mounted connection Vacuum switch module with HV HRC fuses Vacuum contactor module with HV HRC fuses

HA25-2673a eps

and/or

and/or

HA25-2674a eps

Voltage transformer

For other components for busbar and connection compartments refer to page 19
1) The details refer to conventional RXS single-core sealing ends for XLPE cables or other makes with similar dimensions. 2) Exception: Switch panel

Make-proof earthing switch

HA25-2697 eps

Busbar connection (bars only)

HV HRC fuse

Vacuum contactor module with control transformer and HV HRC fuses

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HA25-2675a eps

and/or

and/or

and/or

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Product Range
NXAIR P Panels
Bus sectionalizer (mirror-image installation also possible) Metering panel Panels for double-busbar applications Double-busbar switchgear consists of components from the range of single-busbar panels. It can have the following designs:
Face-to-face arrangement Back-to-back arrangement
Withdrawable panel Bus riser panel

Face-to-face arrangement
Panels from the range of

HA25-2676a eps

and/or

and/or

or

or

single-busbar switchgear (circuit-breaker panel, bus sectionalizer and metering panel)

The two switchgear rows are

HA25-2679c eps

and/or

interconnected by means of cables or bars beneath the panels

Bus coupler consisting of:

Circuit-breaker panel Disconnecting panel Back-to-back arrangement

Panels from the range of

single-busbar switchgear (circuit-breaker panel, bus sectionalizer and metering panel)

The two switchgear rows are

interconnected by means of bars within the panels

Bus coupler consisting of:

Circuit-breaker panel with current and voltage transformers Disconnecting panel, with optional current transformers Components
Current transformer Busbar connection (bars only) Capacitive voltage detection system NXACT vacuum circuit-breaker module Withdrawable voltage transformer with primary fuses Withdrawable voltage transformer

Voltage transformer

For other components for busbar and connection compartments refer to page 19

HA25-2698 eps

Make-proof earthing switch

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Design
NXAIR Panel design, operation
Basic panel design (example) Features
Integrated mechanical
HA25-2611c eps

Operation at the panel

switch position indicators in the mimic diagram

CLOSED/OPEN switch posi1 2 3 4 5 7 8 9 10 11 12 18 19 20 21
1234

tion indicators for circuitbreaker, movable part and earthing switch can be observed without opening the high-voltage door
Unambiguous assignment of

14 15 16 17

B A

22 23

access openings and control elements to the corresponding switch position indicators
All switching operations

24 25 26

possible with high-voltage door closed

Ergonomically favorable

C
28 29

height for all control elements

Option: Verification of

safe isolation from supply of feeder or busbar by means of a capacitive voltage detection system on the panel front Interlocks
Interlocking conditions are

Circuit-breaker panel 12 kV, 1250 A

1 Door of low-voltage compartment 2 Protection device 3 Option: Capacitive voltage detection system for feeder and busbar 4 High-voltage door to module compartment 5 Door knob for opening the high-voltage door 7 Mechanical switch position indicator and access opening for movable part 8 Closing spring charged indicator and operating cycle counter 9 Mechanical switch position indicator for switching device 10 ON/OFF pushbuttons for switching device 11 Mechanical switch position indicator and access opening for make-proof earthing switch 12 Mimic diagram

14 Pressure relief duct 15 Busbars 16 Bushing-type insulator 17 Bushing-type current transformer 18 Make-proof earthing switch 19 Cable connection for 4 cables per phase 20 Cable sealing ends 21 Cable bracket 22 Low-voltage plug connector 23 Movable part 24 Combined operating and interlocking unit for circuit-breaker, movable part and earthing switch 25 Vacuum interrupters 26 Contact system 28 Earthing busbar 29 Option: Truck

satisfied according to IEC 60 298 / VDE 0670 Part 6

Earthing switch can only be

operated with movable part in disconnected position

Movable part can only be

moved with circuit-breaker OPEN and earthing switch OPEN

Switchgear module can only

be inserted in a panel with movable part in disconnected position

Mechanical coding on the

switchgear module prevents insertion of similar switchgear modules for lower rated normal currents into panels with higher rated normal currents
Option: Interlocking of

high-voltage door against movable part

Option: Electromagnetic

A B C D E

Module compartment Busbar compartment Connection compartment Vacuum circuit-breaker module Low-voltage compartment

interlocks

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Design
NXAIR Compartments
Busbar compartment
Enclosure made of

Module compartment
Enclosure made of

Connection compartment
Enclosure made of

Components at the panel connection (optional)

Single-core XLPE cables

sendzimir-galvanized sheet-steel
Pressure relief upwards Panel front powder-coated

sendzimir-galvanized sheet-steel
Pressure relief upwards Option: Busbar transverse

sendzimir-galvanized sheet-steel
Pressure relief upwards

up to max. 4 x 500 mm2 per phase

Plug-in sockets for shock-

with epoxy resin

Shutter operating mecha-

partition between panels

Busbars made of flat copper,

through rear pressure relief duct

Suitable for connection of:

proof cable plugs, including floor cover

Bars in flat copper with

nisms separately for Busbar compartment Connection compartment

High-voltage door pressure-

bolted from panel to panel For rated normal currents up to 2500 A Option: Insulated busbars
Pressure-resistant partitions

Bars Single-core cables Three-core cables

Pressure-resistant partitions

bushings including floor cover or as fully-insulated bars including floor cover

Bushing-type insulators or

resistant in the event of internal arcs in the panel

Pressure-resistant partitions

to connection and busbar compartments

Metallic ducts on the side for

to connection and module compartments, pressureresistant rear wall

Separately opening shutters Bushing-type insulators for

to module and busbar compartments

Separately opening shutters

max. 3 bushing-type current transformers

Coupling electrode for

to permit cable testing

Earthing busbar Option: Installation of bush-

capacitive voltage detection system

Voltage transformers

laying control cables

Option: Test sockets for

capacitive voltage detection system

Automatically coupling

supporting busbars and for accommodating upper fixed contacts for switchgear module
Option: Max. 3 bushing-type

ing-type insulators instead of bushing-type current transformers

Connection from front or rear Option: Pressure-resistant

Cast-resin insulated Max. 3 x 1-pole or 2 x 2-pole Fixed-mounted, without primary fuses

Make-proof earthing switches

low-voltage plug connector for connection of switchgear modules to auxiliary voltage circuits
Module compartment to ac-

current transformers
Option: Coupling electrode

floor cover
Option: Deep bottom pan,

for capacitive voltage detection system Additional compartments (optional) for busbar fittings
Separate, pressure-resistant

e.g. for connection of threecore cables or cable-type current transformers

commodate components for implementing various panel versions with: NXACT vacuum circuit-breaker module Disconnecting module Vacuum switch module Metering module

compartment above busbar compartment

Bolted onto busbar

With manual operating mechanism Option: With motor operating mechanism integrated in switchgear module In addition to standard interlocking of earthing switch/ movable part, optionally lockable or with electromagnetic interlock
Surge arresters or limiters

compartment
Pressure-resistant wall with

bushings between additional compartment and busbar compartment

Separate pressure relief for

Surge arresters for protecting the switchgear against external overvoltages Surge limiters for protecting consumers against switching overvoltages

additional compartment, upwards via pressure relief flaps

Options: Possibility of in-

stalling the following components (but not for panels with natural ventilation): Voltage transformers Current transformers in run of busbar Surge arresters Busbar earthing switch Busbar connection (bars only)

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Design
NXAIR M Panel design, operation
Operation at the panel Basic panel design (example) Features
Integrated mechanical switch

position indicators in the mimic diagram

CLOSED/OPEN switch posi-

30

30
HA25-2641c eps

tion indicators for circuitbreaker, movable part and earthing switch can be observed without opening the high-voltage door
Unambiguous assignment of

1 2 3 4 5 7 8 9 10
1234

B
14 15

E A
22 23

access openings and control elements to the corresponding switch position indicators
All switching operations

possible with high-voltage door closed

Ergonomically favorable

16

D
17 18

24 25 26

height for all control elements

Option: Verification of

safe isolation from supply of feeder or busbar by means of a capacitive voltage detection system on the panel front Interlocks
Interlocking conditions are

11 12

19 20 21

27 28 29

satisfied according to IEC 60 298 / VDE 0670 Part 6

Earthing switch can only be

Circuit-breaker panel 1 Door of low-voltage compartment 2 Protection device 3 Option: Capacitive voltage detection system for feeder and busbar 4 High-voltage door to module compartment 5 Door knob for opening the high-voltage door 7 Mechanical switch position indicator and access opening for movable part 8 Closing spring charged indicator and operating cycle counter 9 Mechanical switch position indicator for switching device 10 ON/OFF pushbuttons for switching device 11 Mechanical switch position indicator and access opening for make-proof earthing switch 12 Mimic diagram 14 Pressure relief duct 15 Busbars 16 Bushing-type insulator 17 Bushing-type current transformer 18 Make-proof earthing switch 19 Cable connection for 4 cables per phase 20 Cable sealing ends 21 Cable bracket
21 20 19 17 18 16 15

Metal-clad version
HA25-2642b eps

operated with movable part in disconnected position

Movable part can only be

30

moved with circuit-breaker OPEN and earthing switch OPEN

Switchgear module can only

B A

be inserted in a panel with movable part in disconnected position

Coding on the switchgear

22 23 24 25 26

module prevents insertion of similar switchgear modules for lower rated normal currents into panels with higher rated normal currents
Interlocking of high-voltage

door against movable part

Option: Electromagnetic

interlocks

28 29

A B C D E

Module compartment Busbar compartment Connection compartment Vacuum circuit-breaker module Low-voltage compartment Siemens HA 25.71 2003

22 Low-voltage plug connector 23 Movable part 24 Combined operating and interlocking unit for circuit-breaker, movable part and earthing switch

Cubicle-type version (feature: common module and connection compartment) 25 Vacuum interrupters 26 Contact system 27 Lower partition 28 Earthing busbar 29 Option: Truck 30 Air guide

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Design
NXAIR M Compartments
Module compartment
Enclosure made of

Busbar compartment
Enclosure made of

Connection compartment
Enclosure made of

Components at the panel connection (optional)

Single-core XLPE cables

sendzimir-galvanized sheet-steel
Pressure relief upwards Panel front powder-coated

sendzimir-galvanized sheet-steel
Pressure relief upwards Option: Busbar transverse

sendzimir-galvanized sheet-steel
Pressure relief upwards: In metal-clad panels through rear pressure relief duct In cubicle-type panels through module compartment Suitable for connection of:

up to max. 4 x 500 mm2 per phase

Bars in flat copper with

with epoxy resin

Shutter operating mecha-

partition between panels

Busbars made of flat copper,

nisms separately for Busbar compartment Connection compartment

High-voltage door pressure-

bolted from panel to panel For rated normal currents up to 2500 A Option: Insulated busbars
Pressure-resistant partitions

bushings including floor cover or as fully-insulated bars including floor cover

Bushing-type insulators

resistant in the event of internal arcs in the panel

Pressure-resistant partitions

to connection and busbar compartments

Metallic ducts on the side for

to connection and module compartments, pressureresistant rear wall

Separately opening shutters Bushing-type insulators for

Bars Single-core cables Three-core cables

Pressure-resistant partitions

or max. 3 bushing-type current transformers

Coupling electrode for

capacitive voltage detection system

Voltage transformers

to module and busbar compartments

Cubicle-type version without

laying control cables

Option: Test sockets for

capacitive voltage detection system

Low-voltage plug connector

supporting busbars and for accommodating upper fixed contacts for switchgear module
Option: Max. 3 bushing-type

lower partition to module compartment for 24 kV

Separately opening shutters

Cast-resin insulated Max. 3 x 1-pole Fixed-mounted, without primary fuses

Make-proof earthing switches

to permit cable testing

Earthing busbar Connection from front or rear Option: Installation of bush-

for connection of switchgear modules to auxiliary voltage circuits

Module compartment to

current transformers
Option: Coupling electrode

for capacitive voltage detection system Additional compartments (optional) for busbar fittings
Separate, pressure-resistant

accommodate components for implementing various panel versions with: NXACT vacuum circuit-breaker module Disconnecting module Vacuum contactor module Vacuum switch module Metering module lower partition to connection compartment for 24 kV

ing-type insulators instead of bushing-type current transformers

Option: Pressure-resistant

floor cover
Option: Deep bottom pan,

With manual operating mechanism Option: With motor operating mechanism integrated in switchgear module In addition to standard interlocking of earthing switch/ movable part, optionally lockable or with electromagnetic interlock
Surge arresters or limiters

compartment above busbar compartment

Bolted onto busbar

e.g. for connection of three-core cables or cabletype current transformers

compartment
Pressure-resistant wall with

Cubicle-type version without

Surge arresters for protecting the switchgear against external overvoltages Surge limiters for protecting consumers against switching overvoltages

bushings between additional compartment and busbar compartment

Separate pressure relief for

additional compartment, upwards via pressure relief flaps

Options: Possibility of in-

stalling the following components (but not for panels with natural ventilation): Voltage transformers Make-proof busbar earthing switch with manual operating mechanism Busbar connection (bars only)

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Design
NXAIR P Panel design, operation
Operation at the panel Basic panel design (example) Features
Integrated mechanical switch

position indicators in the mimic diagram tion indicators for circuitbreaker, movable part and earthing switch can be observed without opening the high-voltage door
Unambiguous assignment of
HA25-2681c eps

CLOSED/OPEN switch posi-

1 2 3 4 5 6

14 15 16 17

E A

access openings and control elements to the corresponding switch position indicators
All switching operations

23

possible with high-voltage door closed

Ergonomically favorable
8 9 10 11 12

26 25

height for all control elements

Option: Verification of

D
18 19 20

24 22 31

safe isolation from supply of feeder or busbar by means of a capacitive voltage detection system on the panel front Interlocks
Interlocking conditions are

C
21

28 29

13

satisfied according to IEC 60 298 / VDE 0670 Part 6

Earthing switch can only be

Circuit-breaker panel

3150 A panel with natural ventilation

operated with movable part in disconnected position

Movable part can only be

32

32

Switchgear module can only

be inserted in a panel with movable part in disconnected position

Mechanical coding on the

switchgear module prevents insertion of similar switchgear modules for lower rated normal currents into panels with higher rated normal currents
Option: Interlocking of

4000 A panel with forced ventilation 1 Door of low-voltage compartment 2 Protection device 3 Option: Capacitive voltage detection system for feeder and busbar 4 High-voltage door to module compartment 5 Mechanical lifting mechanism for opening the high-voltage door 6 Locking device for high-voltage door 9 ON/OFF pushbuttons for switching device 10 Mechanical switch position indicator and access opening for movable part 11 Mechanical switch position indicator and access opening for make-proof earthing switch 12 Mimic diagram 13 Ventilation duct 14 Pressure relief duct 15 Busbars 16 Bushing-type insulator 17 Bushing-type current transformer 18 Make-proof earthing switch 19 Cable connection for 6 cables per phase 20 Cable sealing ends 21 Cable bracket 22 Low-voltage plug connector 23 Movable part 24 Operating unit 25 Vacuum interrupters 26 Contact system 28 Earthing busbar 29 Option: Truck 31 Interlocking unit for circuitbreaker and earthing switch 32 Fan unit with fan

high-voltage door against movable part

Option: Electromagnetic

interlocks

A B C D E

Module compartment Busbar compartment Connection compartment Vacuum circuit-breaker module Low-voltage compartment Siemens HA 25.71 2003

8 Closing spring charged indicator, switch position indicator for switching device and operating cycle counter

18

HA25-2682b eps

moved with circuit-breaker OPEN and earthing switch OPEN

Circuit-Breaker Switchgear Types NXAIR, NXAIR M and NXAIR P up to 24 kV, Air-Insulated

Design
NXAIR P Compartments
Module compartment
Enclosure made of

Busbar compartment
Enclosure made of

Connection compartment
Enclosure made of

Components at the panel connection (optional)

Single-core XLPE cables

sendzimir-galvanized sheet-steel
Pressure relief upwards Panel front powder-coated

sendzimir-galvanized sheet-steel
Pressure relief upwards Inter unit bus support

sendzimir-galvanized sheet-steel
Pressure relief upwards Suitable for connection of: Bars Single-core cables Three-core cables Separately opening shutters

up to max. 6 x 500 mm2 per phase

Bars in flat copper with

with epoxy resin

Shutter operating mecha-

between panels
Busbars made of flat copper,

nisms separately for Busbar compartment Connection compartment

High-voltage door pressure-

bolted from panel to panel: Powder-coated with epoxy resin Option: Insulated busbars
Connection bars between

bushings including floor cover or as fully-insulated bars including floor cover

Bushing-type insulators

to permit cable testing

Earthing busbar Connection from front or rear Option: Pressure-resistant

or max. 3 bushing-type current transformers

Coupling electrode for

resistant in the event of internal arcs in the panel

Metallic ducts on the side for

laying control cables

Option: Test sockets for

busbars and bushing-type insulators or current transformers made of silver-plated flat copper
For rated normal currents:

capacitive voltage detection system

Voltage transformers

floor cover
Option: Deep bottom pan,

capacitive voltage detection system located in lowvoltage compartment above the module compartment
Automatically coupling

low-voltage plug connector for connection of switchgear modules to auxiliary voltage circuits
Module compartment to

< 2500 A without ventilation, w 3150 A with natural ventilation, w 4000 A with forced ventilation

e.g. for connection of threecore cables or cable-type current transformers

Cast-resin insulated Max. 3 x 1-pole Fixed-mounted, without primary fuses

Make-proof earthing switches

Separately opening shutters Bushing-type insulators for

accommodate components for implementing various panel versions with: NXACT vacuum circuit-breaker module Disconnecting module Vacuum contactor module (for 7 kV and 12 kV) .2 Switch module

supporting busbars and for accommodating upper fixed contacts for switchgear module
Option: Max. 3 bushing-type

With manual operating mechanism Option: With motor operating mechanism integrated in switchgear module In addition to standard interlocking of earthing switch/ movable part, optionally lockable or with electromagnetic interlock
Surge arresters or limiters

current transformers
Option: Coupling electrode

for capacitive voltage detection system

Option: Busbar connection

Metering module to accom-

modate max. 3 single-pole voltage transformers Withdrawable With or without primary fuses

(bars only)

Surge arresters for protecting the switchgear against external overvoltages Surge limiters for protecting consumers against switching overvoltages

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Components
NXACT vacuum circuit-breaker module
for NXAIR for NXAIR M
4 7 8 11 1 2 3 12 9 9 10 13 10 13 7 8 9 14
R-HA25-313 eps R-HA25-314 eps

for NXAIR P
5 6

7 8 11 1 2 3 12 3 1 2 5 4 6

11

12

13

14

10
R-HA25-315 eps

14

NXACT vacuum circuit-breaker modules (mounted on truck for moving into the panel) Circuit-breaker function 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Hand crank opening for spring charging OFF pushbutton ON pushbutton Switch position indicator Closing spring charged indicator Operating cycle counter Switch position indicator Access opening Switch position indicator Access opening Pole columns with isolating contacts (included in the movable part of NXAIR and NXAIR M) Operating unit Interlocking unit Truck (optional)

Disconnecting function Earthing switch function Moving function of the withdrawable unit

Electrical data NXACT for NXAIR Rated operating voltage Max. rated short-circuit breaking current Rated normal current up to 12 kV 25 kA

Electrical data NXACT for NXAIR M Rated operating voltage Max. rated short-circuit breaking current Rated normal current up to 15 kV 17 .5/24 kV 31.5 kA 25 kA

Electrical data NXACT for NXAIR P Rated operating voltage Max. rated short-circuit breaking current Rated normal current up to 15 kV 50 kA

1250 A and 2500 A

1250 A and 2500 A

630 A to 2500 A

1250 A to 4000 A

Max. number of operating cycles: Mechanical At rated normal current At rated short-circuit breaking current Mechanical for movable part Mechanical for earthing switch 10000 10 000 25 (50 optionally)

Max. number of operating cycles: Mechanical At rated normal current At rated short-circuit breaking current Mechanical for movable part Mechanical for earthing switch 10 000 10 000 50 10 000 10 000 50

Max. number of operating cycles: Mechanical At rated normal current At rated short-circuit breaking current Mechanical for movable part Mechanical for earthing switch 10 000 10 000 50

1000 1000

1000 1000

1000 1000

1000 1000

Switching of capacitive currents > 5 A on request

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Components
NXACT vacuum circuit-breaker module
for NXAIR Features
Integrated mechanical interlocks

for NXAIR M Features

Integrated mechanical interlocks

for NXAIR P Features

Integrated mechanical interlocks

between operating mechanisms

Integrated mechanical switch position

between operating mechanisms

Integrated mechanical switch position

between operating mechanisms

Integrated mechanical switch position

indicators for circuit-breaker, movable part and earthing switch

Isolating distance established by

indicators for circuit-breaker, movable part and earthing switch

Isolating distance established by

indicators for circuit-breaker, movable part and earthing switch

Isolating distance established by

moving the movable part

Permanent interlock of carriage

moving the movable part

Permanent interlock of carriage

moving the movable part

Manual or motor operating mechanism Positive connection of the low-voltage

mechanism of switchgear module with the panel of a switchgear

Manual or motor operating mechanism Positive connection of the low-voltage

mechanism of switchgear module with the module compartment

Manual or motor operating mechanism Low-voltage plug connector plugged in

plug connector with the panel as soon as the switchgear module is inserted into the panel
Maintenance-free operating mechanisms

plug connector with the panel as soon as the switchgear module is inserted into the panel
Maintenance-free operating mechanisms

manually
Maintenance-free operating mechanisms

within a specified number of operating cycles Switchgear module The module consists of the following three assemblies: Operating unit to accommodate
Control board with control, indicating

within a specified number of operating cycles Switchgear module The module consists of the following two assemblies: Movable part consisting of
Vacuum circuit-breaker Contact system Pole shells Operating unit:

within a specified number of operating cycles Switchgear module The module consists of the following three assemblies: Operating unit to accommodate
Control board with control, indicating

and interlocking elements

Operating mechanisms for circuit-

and interlocking elements

Operating mechanisms for circuit-

breaker, movable part, feeder earthing switch Movable part (pole column) consisting of
Vacuum interrupters Isolating contacts Pole shells

breaker, movable part, feeder earthing switch and busbar earthing switch Movable part (pole column) consisting of
Vacuum interrupters Isolating contacts Pole shells

consisting of Control, indicating and interlocking elements Operating mechanism for vacuum circuit-breaker Interlocking unit consisting of
Support element for movable part and

Interlocking unit consisting of

Support element for operating unit

control elements for earthing switch

Support element for integrated, mechani-

Interlocking unit consisting of

Support element for operating unit

and movable part

Guides for moving the pole column to

cal interlocking between circuit-breaker, movable part and earthing switch

Operating elements for shutter operation

and movable part

Guides for moving the pole column to

the service/disconnected position

Pole operating linkages and operating

the service/disconnected position

Pole operating linkages and operating

shafts
Adaptation possibilities for truck

Module versions
NXACT vacuum circuit-breaker module Disconnecting module for disconnecting

shafts
Adaptation possibilities for truck

(to move switchgear module into panel)

Operating elements for shutter operation

panel
Vacuum contactor module

(to move switchgear module into panel)

Operating elements for shutter operation

Module versions
NXACT vacuum circuit-breaker module Disconnecting module for disconnecting

(for 7 kV and 12 kV) .2

Vacuum switch module Metering module

Module versions
NXACT vacuum circuit-breaker module Disconnecting module for disconnecting

panel and metering panel

Vacuum contactor module (for 7 kV) .2 Vacuum switch module (for 24 kV)

panel and metering panel

Vacuum switch module

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Components
Other switching devices
Vacuum switch module
Vacuum switch integra-

Switching devices for NXAIR

R-HA25-322 eps

ted on module or vacuum switch with HV HRC fuses integrated on module

According to IEC 60 265-1 IEC 60 420 VDE 0670 Parts 301 and 303 For product range refer

to pages 8, 10 and 12 Vacuum contactor module

Module with

vacuum contactor
According to

IEC 60 470 IEC 60 632 VDE 0660 Parts 103 and 105
Up to 2 HV HRC fuses
R-HA25-323 eps

Vacuum switch module for switch panel 12 kV

for NXAIR M

connected in parallel with dimension e = 442 mm per phase

Option: Control transfor-

mer with primary fuses

Option: Latching unit
R-HG11-084 eps

For product range refer

to pages 10 and 12

Vacuum switch module for switch panel 24 kV

Vacuum contactor 3TL8 for vacuum contactor panel 7 kV .2

for NXAIR P

R-HA25-324 eps

R-HG11-085 eps

Vacuum switch module for switch panel (example)

Vacuum contactor 3TL6 for vacuum contactor panel 7 kV or 12 kV .2

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Components
Current transformers and post insulators
Bushing-type current transformers
According to

Bushing-type current transformers for NXAIR for NXAIR M for NXAIR P

IEC 60 044-1/ VDE 0414 Part 1

Cast-resin insulated Include: Bushing between compartments Post insulator function Current conduction Current measuring Option: Coupling electrode for capacitive voltage detection system Completely replaceable

R-HA25-316 eps

from front
Secondary multiratio

Bushing-type current transformer 1250 A

R-HA25-317 eps

Bushing-type current transformer 2500 A

R-HA25-318 eps

Bushing-type current transformer 4000 A (example)

possible
Screwed fixed contact

replaceable from front be certified

Primary connections in
HA25-2683 eps

4
HA25-2684 eps

4
HA25-2685 eps

Current transformer can

separate compartments Bushing-type insulators

Construction similar to

bushing-type current transformer but without current transformer core

Option: Coupling elec-

5 Section

8 Section

5 Section

trode for capacitive voltage detection system

1 Partition between module and connection compartment 2 Cup bushing 3 Mounting plate 4 Coupling electrode 5 Screwed fixed contact 6 Core with secondary winding 7 Primary conductor 8 Primary connection

1 Partition between module and connection compartment 2 Cup bushing 3 Mounting plate 4 Coupling electrode 5 Screwed fixed contact 6 Core with secondary winding 7 Primary conductor 8 Primary connection

1 Partition between module and connection compartment 2 Cup bushing 3 Mounting plate 4 Coupling electrode 5 Screwed fixed contact 6 Core with secondary winding 7 Primary conductor 8 Primary connection

Bushing-type insulators for NXAIR for NXAIR M for NXAIR P

R-HA25-319 eps

R-HA25-320 eps

R-HA25-321 eps

(example)

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Components
Low-voltage equipment
Low-voltage compartment
Accommodates equip-

Electronic control board (example) Multifunction protection relay SIPROTEC 4 type 7SJ62 for control and protection Features 1 LCD for process and equipment data, e.g. for: Measuring and metering values Binary data on the status of panel and device Protection data General indications Alarm 2 Keys for navigation in menus and for entering values 3 Seven user-programmable LEDs with applicationspecific label, for displaying any desired process and equipment data 4 Four user-programmable function keys for frequently performed actions

ment for protection, control, measuring and metering, e.g. SIPROTEC 4 7SJ62
Separated from the

high-voltage part of the panel, safe-to-touch

Low-voltage compart-

Option: High low-

voltage compartment possible

Option: Partition

Door of low-voltage compartment (example)

between panels Low-voltage cables

Control cables of the

panel are flexible and have metallic covers

Connection between

1 1 LCD 2 2 Navigation keys 3 LEDs 3 4 Function keys

withdrawable unit and panel wiring to lowvoltage compartment via 10-pole coded module plug connectors
Bus wires pluggable

4
R-HA25-291 eps

from panel to panel

SIPROTEC 4 7SJ62

Low-voltage compartment with components (example)

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R-HA25-292 eps

R-HA25-305a eps

ment can be removed, bus wires and control cables are plugged in

Circuit-Breaker Switchgear Types NXAIR, NXAIR M and NXAIR P up to 24 kV, Air-Insulated

Standards
Standards, specifications, guidelines
Standards The switchgear complies with the relevant standards and specifications applicable at the time of type tests. In accordance with the harmonization agreement reached by the countries of the European Community, their national specifications conform to IEC 60 298. Switchgear according to ANSI The NXAIR P switchgear is also available as ANSI version according to the following ANSI standards:
Switchgear C37 .100 C37 .20.2 C37 .04 C37 .06 C37 .09 IEEE 1313.1 Current transformer Voltage transformer C57 .13 C57 .13 Degree of protection Insulation

Overview of standards (December 2002)

IEC standard up to now Switchgear Devices
1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6)

VDE standard current IEC 60 694 * IEC 60 298 * in future IEC 62 271-1 current VDE 0670 Part 1000 in future VDE 0671-001 VDE 0671-200 VDE 0671-102 VDE 0671-103 VDE 0671-105 VDE 0670 Part 4 VDE 0470 Part 1 VDE 0111 VDE 0414 Part 1 VDE 0414 Part 2

EN standard current EN 60 694 EN 60 298 EN 60 056 EN 60 129 EN 60 265-1 EN 60 420 EN 60 282 EN 60 529 EN 60 071 EN 60 044-1 EN 60 044-2

IEC 60 694 * IEC 60 298 *

IEC 62 271-200 VDE 0670 Part 6

IEC 60 056 ** IEC 62 271-100 IEC 62 271-100 VDE 0670 P 101 to 106 VDE 0671-100 . IEC 60 129 ** IEC 62 271-102 IEC 62 271-102 VDE 0670 Part 2 IEC 60 265-1 * IEC 62 265-1 * IEC 62 271-103 VDE 0670 Part 301 IEC 60 420 ** IEC 62 271-105 IEC 62 271-105 VDE 0670 Part 303 IEC 61 243-5 IEC 60 282 IEC 60 529 IEC 60 071 IEC 61 243-5 IEC 60 282 IEC 60 529 IEC 60 071 IEC 60 044-1 IEC 60 044-2 IEC 61 243-5 IEC 60 282 IEC 60 529 IEC 60 071 IEC 60 044-1 IEC 60 044-2 3) Switch 4) Switch - fuse combination VDE 0682 Part 415 VDE 0670 Part 4 VDE 0470 Part 1 VDE 0111 VDE 0414 Part 1 VDE 0414 Part 2

VDE 0682 Part 415 EN 61 243-5

Current IEC 60 044-1 transformers Voltage IEC 60 044-2 transformers 1) Circuit-breaker

5) Voltage detection systems 6) HV HRC fuses

2) Disconnector and earthing switch

Table Insulating capacity

Rated voltage (rms value) kV 7.2 12 15 17.5 24

Insulating capacity
The insulating capacity is veri-

Type of service location The switchgear can be used for indoor installation in accordance with IEC 61 936 (Power installations exceeding 1 kV AC) and VDE 0101
Outside lockable electrical

Rated short-duration power-frequency withstand voltage (rms value) Across isolating distances Between phases and to earth kV kV 23 20 32 28 39 35 45 38 60 50

Rated lightning impulse withstand voltage (peak value) Across isolating distances Between phases and to earth kV kV 70 60 85 75 105 95 110 95 145 125

fied by testing the switchgear with rated values of shortduration power-frequency withstand voltage and lightning impulse withstand voltage according to IEC 60 694/ VDE 0670 Part 1000 (see table Insulating capacity).
The rated values are referred

service locations. A lockable electrical service location is a place outdoors or indoors that is reserved exclusively for housing electrical equipment and which is kept under lock and key. Access is restricted to authorized personnel and persons who have been properly instructed in electrical engineering. Untrained or unskilled persons may only enter under the supervision of authorized personnel or properly instructed persons.

Correction factor a

Inside lockable electrical

0,9 0,8 0,7 0,6 0,1 0 0 2000 1000 3000 4000 Site altitude in m above sea level

HA40-2037 eps

service locations at places which are not accessible to the public. Enclosures of switchgear can only be removed with tools.

Correction factor a for the site altitude

For site altitudes above 1000 m, the adjacent correction factor a is recommended, depending on the actual site altitude above sea level. 1

to sea level and to normal atmospheric conditions (1013 hPa, 20 C, 11 g/m3 humidity in accordance with IEC 60 071 and VDE 0111).
The insulating capacity

5000

decreases with increasing altitude. For site altitudes above 1000 m (above sea level) the standards do not provide any guidelines for the insulation rating. Instead, special regulations apply to these altitudes. Site altitude

Rated short-duration power-frequency withstand voltage to be selected W Rated short-dur. power-fre. withstand volt. (IEC 60 694 / VDE 0670 Part 1000) 1.1 a Rated lightning impulse withstand voltage to be selected W Rated lightning impulse withstand volt. (IEC 60 694 / VDE 0670 Part 1000) 1.1 a

As the altitude increases, the insulating capacity of insulation in air decreases due to the decreasing air density. For the switchgear the decreasing insulating capacity must be taken into account for site altitudes above 1000 m (above sea level), see also IEC 60 694 / VDE 0670 Part 1000.

* In future, all standards for switching

devices and switchgear will be summarized in IEC 62 271

Example: 3000 m site altitude above sea level 12 kV switchgear rated voltage 75 kV rated lightning impulse withstand voltage Rated lightning impulse 75 kV = 93 kV withstand volt. to be selected 1.1 0.73

Result:
According to the above table, a switchgear for a rated voltage of 15 kV is to be selected.

** Withdrawn standard

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Standards
Standards, specifications, guidelines
Terms Make-proof earthing switches are earthing switches with short-circuit making capacity according to IEC 62 271-102 and VDE 0670 Part 2/ EN 60 129 Current-carrying capacity
According to IEC 60 694 /

VDE 0670 Part 1000 and IEC 60 298 / VDE 0670 Part 6 current-carrying capacities refer to the following ambient temperatures: Maximum of 24-hour mean + 35 C Maximum + 40 C
The current-carrying capacity

Protection against solid foreign bodies, electric shock and ingress of water NXAIR, NXAIR M and NXAIR P switchgear types fulfill acc. to the standards IEC 60 298 IEC 60 529 VDE 0470 Part 1 VDE 0670 Part 6 the following degrees of protection: NXAIR and NXAIR M panels without ventilation
Degree of protection Standard Enclosure IP 4X / IP 3XD Option IP 51

Aseismic capacity NXAIR and NXAIR P switchgear types are tested in accordance with internationally accepted requirements.

of the panels and busbars depends on the ambient temperature outside the enclosure.
To attain the maximum rated

normal currents, the panels are provided with natural or forced ventilation. Climate and ambient conditions The switchgear may be used, subject to possible additional measures under the following ambient conditions and climate classes: Ambient conditions Natural foreign materials Chemically active pollutants Small animals Climate classes 3K3 3K5 3KX The climate classes are classified according to IEC 60 721-3-3

Compartments IP 2X

NXAIR and NXAIR M panels with ventilation

Degree of protection Standard Enclosure IP 4X / IP 3XD

Compartments IP 2X

NXAIR P panels with and without ventilation

Degree of protection Standard Enclosure IP 4X / IP 3XD

Compartments IP 2X

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Standards
Standards, specifications, guidelines
Resistance to internal arc faults
Safety of operating person Definitions of criteria: The switchgear up to 31.5 kA

Notes
is designed with resistance to internal arcs going beyond the scope of the mentioned standards; that means that in the event of an internal fault (arc) in a particular compartment, the effects of the arc remain confined to that compartment: No burn-through of partitions to adjacent compartments No burn-through of partition walls to adjacent panels Pressure-resistant walls between adjacent compartments and panels.
Resistance to internal arc

nel ensured by tests to verify resistance to internal arc faults

Internal arc tests in accord-

Criterion 1 Correctly secured doors, shutters etc. must not open Criterion 2 Parts of the enclosed switchgear which may cause a hazard must not fly off Criterion 3 No holes in the freely accessible external parts of the enclosure as the result of burning in or tearing open Criterion 4 Vertically arranged indicators must not ignite Criterion 5 Horizontally arranged indicators must not ignite Criterion 6 The effectiveness of the earth connection must not be detrimentally influenced

If not stated otherwise on the individual pages of this catalog, we reserve the right to include modifications, especially regarding the stated values, dimensions and weights. Drawings are not binding. All product designations used are trademarks or product names of Siemens AG or other suppliers. If not stated otherwise, all dimensions in this catalog are given in mm.

ance with IEC 60 298 / VDE 0670 Part 6 by agreement between operator and manufacturer
Internal arc tests performed in

accordance with IEC 60 298, Appendix AA / VDE 0670 Part 6, Appendix AA

The switchgear complies

with criteria 1 to 6 specified in the mentioned standards (page 25) for the basic version up to 50 kA.

faults prevents Restrike of an arc fault on live parts in adjacent compartments Impermissible deformation of partitions.

Responsible for: Technical contents: Tushar Rane Siemens AG, Dept. PTD M 1 S Erlangen General editing: Gabriele Pollok Siemens AG, Dept. PTD CC T, Erlangen
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