GAS-INSULATED SWITCHGEAR UNITS

>> WI
up to 52 kV
Gas-Insulated Switchgear
with Vacuum Circuit-Breaker
1, 2 or 3-phase

System configuration

AREVA T&D
Conditions of Delivery
The General Conditions of Delivery as amended shall apply.

Illustrations
The illustrations are not binding.
>> Contents

OVERVIEW
Features 4

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
Technical description 5
Switching unit components 6
Modular design 7
- Single busbar WIA up to 36 kV 7
- Double busbar WIB up to 36 kV 7
- Single busbar WIA up to 52 kV, 250 kV BIL 8
- Double busbar WIB up to 52 kV, 250 kV BIL 8
Operator interfaces 9
Panel variants 10
Current / voltage transformers 12
Busbar modules 14
Modules 15
Interlocks 16
Gas compartment monitoring WIA, WIB 17
Gas-filled compartments WIA, WIB 18

STANDARDS
Regulations, provisions and standards 19
Type designation 20
Applied norms 21

SELECTION TABLES
WIA/WIB 12 kV 22
WIA/WIB 17 kV 24
WIA/WIB 24 kV 26
WIA/WIB 36 kV 28
WIA/WIB 38 - 40.5 kV 30
WIA/WIB 40.5 - 52 kV 32
WIA/WIB 1 and 2 pole, for stationary railway
traction power supply 50/60 Hz 34

RANGE OF PRODUCTS
Single busbar panels WIA 36
Double busbar panels WIB 37
Disconnector panels 38
Bus section coupler / riser panels 38
Bus section coupler, bus coupler, metering panel 39

CABLE CONNECTIONS 40

ECOLOGICAL CONSIDERATIONS 43

DESIGN DATA
Space requirements, dimensions and weights 44
Busbar connection with fully insulated conductor bars 48

SHIPPING INFORMATION
Delivery, packaging 50

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>> Overview
FEATURES
GAS-INSULATED SWITCHGEAR
The gas-insulated and metal-
enclosed switchgear WI has been
designed for operation in power
plants, transformer substations and
industrial networks.
The WI switchgear with vacuum
circuit-breaker features maximum
availability, optimum operator
safety and clear design using SF6
gas as insulating medium. The
switchgear units are insensitive to
environmental influences, such as
humidity, dust and aggressive
gases, and offer complete operator
safety. Their clear design facilitates
operation.
Essential features
Single busbar WIA Parts under medium voltage in
up to 36 kV SF6 atmosphere
- insensitive to air humidity, air
pollution and foreign matter
High degree of operator safety
- complete metal enclosure for
all system components under
medium voltage
Compact and clear design
No mechanically moved parts in
the busbar section
No problems with SF6 decompo-
sition products
- currents are switched in the
vacuum interrupter chamber
Inert insulating gas SF6 protects
the switchgear against fire
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Three-pole enclosure of the
functional compartments
- negligible sheath currents
- small number of static and
dynamic seals
- few gas compartments, pressu-
re relief devices and gas moni-
toring devices
- easy access
- moderate pressure increase in
case of internal arcs
- straightforward kinematics bet-
ween drive and circuit-breaker
or three-position switch
Steel used as enclosure material
- high pressure proofness
- good screening effect against
X rays
Optimum security of operation
- complete interlocking system
- separate actuators for isolation
and earthing
- automatic circuit-breaker ON or
OFF operation in case of earth-
ing at the outgoing feeder
High capacity current and volta-
ge transformer
Delivery of prefabricated switch-
gear panels to the construction
site
Fully shrouded terminals
- pluggable, fully insulated cable
end boxes
Switchgear extension possible
- on both sides
- from single to double busbar
system.
>> Product description

TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION
WI panels are suitable for configu-
ring single or double busbar
switchgear in conjunction with
indoor installation.
WI switchgear units are completely
metal-enclosed. The busbar com-
partment which accommodates
fixed parts only is segregated
gas-tight from the flange-mounted
switching unit. The switching unit
comprises the three-position
switch with isolating and earthing
functions and the vacuum circuit-
breaker; in case of double busbar
systems, there are two three-posi-
tion switches with isolating and
earthing functions and the vacuum
circuit-breaker.
The busbar compartment and the only electronic but also conventio-
switching unit feature three-pole nal protection relays can be
enclosure. Single-pole enclosure is deployed.
provided in the area of the toroidal-
core current transformers which Thanks to its design, this panel
are located in an easily accessible series permits straightforward
position outside of the SF6 atmo- extension of an existing switchgear
sphere. The compact design on both sides, and extension from
results in a very clear switchgear single to double busbar models.
arrangement with low space requi-
rement; it has the advantage that a
switching unit can be mounted or
removed very quickly without the
busbar requiring isolation from the
power supply.
The panels are equipped with a
low-voltage cabinet for the requir-
ed measuring and protection relays
or the terminal strips. The high per-
formance of the instrument trans-
formers installed means that not

Gas-insulated double busbar switchgear WIB

Rated voltage up to 36 kV; rated peak withstand current up to 100 kA; rated current up to 2500 A

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 COMPONENTS OF THE
SWITCHING UNIT
The circuit-breaker in question is
a vacuum circuit-breaker. The
switching unit has been equipped,
for its isolating and earthing func-
tions, with a three-position switch
featuring the positions:
Disconnector ON (CLOSE)
Disconnector earthing
switch OFF (TRIP)
Earthing switch ON (CLOSE)
Earthing
The metal-enclosed WI series
switchgear is equipped with a
separate earthing line running
along the length of the switchgear.
Wiring
Wiring is effected with flexible
cables (HO7V-K) in the technically
required cross-sections.
Corrosion Protection
If desired, the indoor panels WIA
and WIB can be provided optional-
ly with enhanced corrosion protec-
tion. To ensure optimum switch-
gear protection, the environmental
installation conditions, such as
wind-borne sand, aggressive dust
(to be defined as salt dust, coke
dust, cement dust etc.), vermin
(termites), increased humidity
levels, aggressive atmosphere
(type of chemicals and their con-
centration to be defined) must be
specified.
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Installation locations process changes) at a later date is
The switchgear has been designed also straightforward. The panel
for installation in closed electrical remains completely enclosed even
operating facilities. if the low-voltage cabinet is not
attached.
Connection of cables and Optional inspection ports can be
bars integrated in the torsion-resistant
The cables are connected by door of the low-voltage cabinet,
means of metal-enclosed connec- the door also being able to accom-
tors. Switchgear units equipped modate measuring instruments,
with multiple connection tanks control elements and protection
enable connection of up to five relays.
300 mm2 cables or two 1250 mm2
cables per phase, depending on
the insulation rating.
Alternatively, fully insulated busbar
systems or SF6-insulated conduc-
tor bars can be used.
Low voltage cabinet
The secondary devices for protec-
tion relay, control, measurement,
billing metering and other systems
are installed in the low-voltage
cabinet. The low-voltage cabinet is
separated systematically from the
primary part, is shock-proof and
arc-resistant. It is an independent,
closed low-voltage compartment
with mechanical and electrical
interfaces to the vertical section
(screw-fastened plug-and-socket
connector).
The clear separation between the
rack and the low-voltage cabinet is
a particular advantage for the com-
pany operating the switchgear.
Retrofitting spare panels and con-
version or replacement of complete
low-voltage cabinets (e.g. due to
MODULAR DESIGN

B
C

Single busbar WIA up to 36 kV

A Tank with vacuum circuit-breaker and disconnector / earthing switch

B Drive with control panel and pressure gauge for gas monitoring
C Tank with busbar
D Supporting structure with cable connection area
E Low voltage cabinet

C1

C2

Double busbar WIB up to 36 kV

A Tank with vacuum circuit-breaker and disconnector / earthing switch

B Drive with control panel and pressure gauge for gas monitoring
C1 Tank with busbar 1
C2 Tank with busbar 2
D Supporting structure with cable connection area
E Low voltage cabinet

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 A

Single busbar WIA 52 kV, 250 kV BIL

A Tank with vacuum circuit-breaker and disconnector / earthing switch

B Drive with control panel and pressure gauge for gas monitoring
C Tank with busbar
D Supporting structure with cable connection area
E Low voltage cabinet

C1

C2

E
Double busbar WIB 52 kV, 250 kV BILL

A Tank with vacuum circuit-breaker and disconnector / earthing switch

B Drive with control panel and pressure gauge for gas monitoring
C1 Tank with busbar 1
C2 Tank with busbar 2
D Supporting structure with cable connection area
E Low voltage cabinet

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OPERATOR INTERFACES
FOR WIA (SINGLE BUS-
BAR) AND WIB (DOUBLE
BUSBAR)

1 Button "circuit-breaker ON"

2 Button "circuit-breaker OFF"
3 Opening for charging the ener-
gy-storing device by means of
1
a slide 9
4 Position indicator 2
Energy-storing device
(charged/released) 3 10
5 Circuit-breaker position 11
indicator
18 12
6 Switch position indicator,
disconnector (SS2) SS1
4
7 Opening for operation of the 13
5
disconnector (SS2)
14
8 Interrogating lever, disconnec-
tor 16
9 Earthing switch position
indicator
10 Opening for operation of the
earthing switch 17
11 Interrogating lever earthing 15
switch
12 Switch position indicator, Operator interface, single busbar WIA
disconnector (SS1)
13 Opening for operation of the
disconnector (SS1)
14 Interrogating lever, disconnec-
tor
15 Mechanical lock-out with
cylinder lock
16 Rating plate 6
17 Insulating gas monitoring
device SS2
18 Operations counter
1 7
2
8
2 9
SS1: busbar 1
(corresponds to the lower 3
busbar tank) 10
SS2: busbar 2 11
(corresponds to the upper 18 12
busbar tank) SS1
4 1
5 13
15
16

17
15

Operator interface, double busbar WIB

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 SWITCHGEAR PANELS

Single busbar Double busbar

Switchgear panel WIA up to 36 kV Switchgear panel WIB up to 36 kV

10
9

10
8

7 7
1

1
6 6 2
2

5 5
4

4 3 3

1 Drive mechanism 1 Drive mechanism

2 Vacuum circuit-breaker 2 Vacuum circuit-breaker
3 Low voltage cabinet 3 Low voltage cabinet
4 Cable end boxes 4 Cable end boxes
5 Current transformers 5 Current transformers
6 Busbar 6 Busbar I
7 Disconnector / earthing switch 7 Disconnector / earthing switch SSI
8 Pressure relief device 8 Busbar II
9 Disconnector / earthing switch SSII
10 Pressure relief device

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SWITCHGEAR PANELS

Single busbar Double busbar

Switchgear panel WIA up to 52 kV Switchgear panel WIB up to 52 kV

9 10

7 8

10

7
6

2 6

2
1

5
5

4
3 4

1 Drive mechanism 1 Drive mechanism

2 Vacuum circuit-breaker 2 Vacuum circuit-breaker
3 Low voltage cabinet 3 Low voltage cabinet
4 Cable end boxes 4 Cable end boxes
5 Current transformers 5 Current transformers
6 Busbar 6 Busbar I
7 Disconnector / earthing switch 7 Disconnector / earthing switch SSI
8 Pressure relief device 8 Busbar II
9 Disconnector / earthing switch SSII
10 Pressure relief device

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 CURRENT/VOLTAGE A special current transformer
TRANSFORMERS arrangement is the "bus coupler
panel within one panel width". In
Current transformers the double busbar top attachment
The current transformers are de- tank, one core of max. 80 mm
signed as toroidal-core transfor- height with an ID of 135 mm
mers and are put onto the cable and an OD of 195 mm can be
outgoing feeder areas with single- installed for each phase. The low
pole enclosure. The current trans- voltage is led out via a max. 7-pole
formers in line with the busbar line which is SF6 proof.
consist of identical units. There,
they are slipped onto the busbar
areas which also feature single-
pole enclosure. The capacity of the
current transformers is designed in
such a way that supply of conven-
tional protective devices is also
possible.

Up to 3 transformers (3 cores) can

be accommodated per phase and
outgoing feeder. The transformers
can also be exchanged subse- Current transformer in line
quently. Three current transformers with the busbar
(3 cores) per phase can also be
installed in line with the busbar, in
order to measure its currents.

Dimensions Measurement Safety

Outgoing feeder: Idyn (kA) 100

Transformer ID 185 mm Ith (3sec) (kA) 40

Transformer OD 275 mm Class 0.5 M 5 10 P 40 10 P 10

Max. stacking height 160 mm Core rating (VA) (VA) up to 15 up to 5 up to 30

Primary rated current (A) 150 up to 2500

In line with busbar: Secondary rated current (A) 1 or 5

Minimum ID 185 mm

Maximum OD 250 mm
Maximum stacking height for all
cores incl. intermediate layer 225 mm

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VOLTAGE TRANSFORMER
The conventional solution for the
inductive voltage transformer is
a separate single-phase metal-
enclosed module which can be
connected via cable connectors
almost anywhere in the busbar
area and on the outgoing feeder
cable, and thus arranged in practi-
cally any location as required.
- in the outgoing feeder area
Another design comprises
metal-enclosed inductive voltage
transformers directly flange-
mounted to the outgoing feeder
block, with the isolating / earth-
ing device mounted upstream.
An externally operated isolating
feature prevents the voltage
transformer from being endan-
gered/put at risk during DC tests
on the cable.
Voltage transformer on busbar
on the busbar
A separate metering panel with a
set of inductive voltage transfor-
mers is provided to this effect.
Taking account of the high priori-
ty of the busbar, a disconnector
enables isolation of the transfor-
mer section. Both disconnector
and transformer are located in
separate compartments. Thus,
any damage which might occur
in the vicinity of the transformer
does not affect the isolating area
or the busbar.
Performance characteristic
Ratings: up to 50 VA
Class: 0.5
Voltage transformer in outgoing 1 Multi-tank
feeder cable (connection via 2 Test cable connector
multi-tank)
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 BUSBAR MODULES
G Gas tank incl. installation parts
G Busbar
G Cover attachment on mounting
flange with or without pressure
relief.
All five busbar compartments
require one pressure relief de-
vice. If it is not possible to mount
the device to the ends of the
busbar tanks, e.g. if a tank for
voltage transformer connection
or a busbar earthing switch is
located on the busbar end, or if
the switchgear consists of over
10 panels, every fifth panel is
equipped with a pressure relief
device on the mounting flange
G Cover attachment on the stop
flange of the left-hand and right-
hand end panel, with or without
pressure relief, to connect metal-
enclosed voltage transformers
with cable connection to the
front.
G Gas lines incl. pressure gauges;
preferably attached to the end
panel. (Only once for each gas
compartment.)
G Desiccant for 4 busbar tanks
each, or for each gas compart-
ment. (Cannot be mounted on
switchgear panels equipped with
pressure relief device.)
G Compensation element for bus-
bar tanks. Required after 20
single busbar panels, and after
10 double busbar panels.
H Disconnector for bus sectionali-
zer
H Earthing switch for bus sectio-
nalizer to the left and right of the
disconnector
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Accessories (for overall
system)
G SF6 gas for on-site assembly of
the busbar sections
H Special paint
H Corrosion protection in case of
extreme environmental conditi-
ons
H Panel labeling according to spe-
cification
G Operating elements, operating
crank for vacuum circuit-breaker,
disconnector, earthing switch; for
the busbar sections movable
segregating cover.
H Star handle spanner
H Hex. spanner
G Castors
G Transport cover for the busbar
tanks (can be returned)
G Jack rings
H Integrated Voltage Detection
System IVIS
H Earthing and short-circuit device,
3-phase incl. operating rod
H Cable dummy plug
H Cable test socket on cable con-
nector for cable measurement
H Blanking caps for live cable con-
nectors which have been with-
drawn
G always required
H optional
Auxiliary equipment -
for transport only
Possible arrangement of the
castors
1 Castors to be used
2 for movements in longitudinal direction
3 for transverse movements
MODULES
The modules and attachments
shown on this page apply to
- outgoing feeder panels
- incoming feeder panels
- panels with circuit-breaker in
case of coupler panels and bus
sectionalizers.
Switching device module
G Gas tank incl. pressure relief
device, gas lines and pressure
gauge
G Switching devices with three-
position switch and vacuum
circuit-breaker, desiccant
Drive section module
G Drive casing with drive mecha-
nisms incl. interlocks
G Attachment of drive casing on
switching device module incl.
connecting parts
Attachments for the
vacuum circuit-breaker
H Motor drive mechanism to
charge the energy-storing device
H Auxiliary switch, 8, 12 or 16 con-
tacts; 8 contact elements are
required for the basic circuitry
(material: silver [normal], gold,
silver-palladium)
H Passing contact for pulse con-
tact time stretching (contacts
normal or gold-plated)
H Push switch actuated by energy-
storing device. (Push switches
for basic circuitry included in
basic design)
H Push switch, actuated by ON-
OFF pushbutton. (The basic
design includes 1 push switch
for each)
H Shunt closing release, 1 ea.
H Shunt opening release, 1 or 2 ea.
with or without auxiliary spring
energy store
H Secondary release, 1 or 2 ea., or
in case of design without under-
voltage release: 3 ea.
H Undervoltage release, with or
without time delay
H Blocking coil on "ON" push-
button. Always required on coup-
ler switch in case of bus section
coupler and bus coupler, consi-
sting of 2 panels (switchgear
panel + bus riser panel)
H Blocking coil on "OFF" pushbut-
ton. Always required on coupler
switch in case of bus section
coupler and bus coupler, con-
sisting of 1 or 2 panel(s) (switch-
gear panel + bus riser panel)
H Mechanical lock-out with lock
(for vacuum circuit-breaker and
three-position switch)
H Counter
Attachments for three-
position switch
H Motor-drive mechanism. In case
of single busbar: 1 motor-drive
mechanism each for isolating
and earthing movements. In case
of double busbar: 1 motor-drive
mechanism for the isolating
movement of busbar 1, busbar 2
and earthing movement of bus-
bars 1+2. The vacuum circuit-
breaker's ON button features a
mechanical lock-out.
H An auxiliary switch, 2-20 contact
elements each, for disconnecting
and earthing movement. (Materi-
al: silver [normal], gold, silver-
palladium)
H Interlocking solenoid. Single bus-
bar: only in circuit-breaker panel
of coupler and in bus riser panel
of bus sectionalizer. Generally
required in case of double bus-
bar. If the interlocking solenoids
are not installed in case of re-
mote control (motor-drive
mechanism) of the three-position
switch, the local actuation is not
locked. In this case, mechanical
lock-outs (locks) are required on
the "ON" button of the vacuum
circuit-breaker and on the three-
position switch.
G always required
H optional
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 INTERLOCKS
Actuation of the three-position
switch and the continuous mecha-
nical interlock between circuit-
breaker and three-position switch
are designed in such a way that
the operator can proceed as usual.
This means separate, completely
interlocked actuation for the switch-
ing procedures Establishing isola-
ting distance and Earthing. For - No earthing with disconnector
the earthing procedure, which is
only possible with the three-posi-
tion switch in isolated position, the
circuit-breaker switched off and
the circuit-breaker energy-storing
device pre-charged, the circuit-
breaker is connected positively
after the contact blades have been
inserted into the earthing contacts,
and protected against immediate
mechanical or electrical switching
OFF. Vice versa, on de-earthing,
the circuit-breaker is first switched
off positively before the isolating
distance to the earthing contacts
established. The interlocks ensure
that each switching operation is
always performed completely.
Thus, once the switching operation
has commenced, the motion can-
not be reversed, if applicable, and
the operating lever cannot be
removed before it reaches its end
position.
The following interlocking functions
are provided:
- Disconnector does not switch
ON while the circuit-breaker or
the earthing switch are ON
- None of the disconnectors swit-
ches OFF while the circuit-brea-
ker or the earthing switch are ON
- Circuit-breaker only switches ON
with the disconnector in its end
position
engaged
- No earthing with circuit-breaker
ON
- No earthing without circuit-brea-
ker being in ready-to-operate
condition
- Automatic connection of circuit-
breaker during earthing
- Automatic disconnection of cir-
cuit-breaker during de-earthing
The following has been ensured:
- The operating crank cannot be
removed from the disconnector
or earthing switch before it has
reached its end positions com-
pletely
- The circuit-breaker cannot be
actuated while a switching ope-
ration is being performed on the
disconnector or earthing switch
- The circuit-breaker cannot be
switched off with the three-posi-
tion switch in earthing position
- All interlocks act partly mechani-
cally and partly electrically
- An operating crank can only be
inserted on the disconnector or
earthing switch once the inser-
tion opening has been released
via a manual interrogation
system.
- All interlocks also effective when
the three-position switch is
motor-actuated.

The description only refers to the

single busbar. In the case of dou-
ble busbars, some of the internal
interlocking functions of the panel,
as well as all inter-panel interlock-
ing functions are performed by
electro-mechanical interlocks
(blocking coil).

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Gas compartment monitoring
Single busbar WIA with bus section coupler

Gas-tight electrical
bushing
1 Gas-filled busbar compartments
2 Gas-filled circuit-breaker compartments Check valve
Gas connector socket (disposal valve)
Pressure gauge

Gas compartment monitoring

Double busbar WIB with bus coupler

Gas-tight electrical
bushing
1 Gas-filled busbar2 compartments
2 Gas-filled busbar1 compartments Double check valve
3 Gas-filled circuit-breaker compartments Gas connector socket (disposal valve)
Pressure gauge

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 Gas-filled compartments of
the WIA/B series panels

WIA up to 40.5 kV, WIB up to 40.5 kV,

single busbar double busbar

WIA up to 52 kV, WIB up to 52 kV,

single busbar double busbar

Gas-filled
circuit-breaker compartment
busbar 1 compartment
busbar 2 compartment
WIA up to 36 kV, WIB up to 36 kV,
single busbar double busbar

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>> Standards
Regulations, provisions and standards

WI series switchgear units are DEGREES OF PROTEC-

> metal enclosed TION AGAINST FOREIGN
> SF6 insulated OBJECTS AND ACCIDEN-
> prefabricated and type-tested TAL CONTACT
> tested for internal faults

Main electric circuits IP 65

AMBIENT AND
OPERATING CONDITIONS Drives IP 2X, IP 5X 1)

WI switchgear units are to be oper- Low-voltage IP 3X, IP 5X 1)

ated under normal operating con- cabinets and cable
ditions according to the specifica- connection compartments
tions EN 60694 or the IEC publica- (operators side with cable
tion 60694 (new: IEC 62271-1). compartment cover and
side panels)
Operation under conditions other
than these is only admissible upon 1) Optional
consultation with and with the con-
sent of the manufacturer.
OTHER AMBIENT
TEMPERATURES

The rated (normal) currents IN spe-

cified in the selection tables refer
to a maximum ambient switchgear
temperature of 40 C.

In case of different maximum

ambient temperatures T of the
switchgear, between +25 C
and +55 C, the appropriate normal
current INT can be determined from
the following formula:

105 - T
At 25 0C T < 40 0C INT = IN
65

105 - T
At 40 0C < T 55 0C INT = IN 0.7
65

Ambient conditions
Temperature class "Minus 25 indoors 1)
Min./max. ambient temperature C -51) / 40 2)
Average value over 24 hours (max.) C 35 3)
Maximum installation altitude above sea level m 1000 4)
Insulating gas
Type Sulphur hexafluoride (SF6)
Design pressure pre at 20 C MPa 0.03 - 0.05

1) Optional: minus 25 indoors

2) Optional up to 55 C in case of reduction of normal currents
3) Optional up to 40 C in case of reduction of normal currents
4) Higher installation altitudes possible on request

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 TYPE DESIGNATION

The type designation of the type-

tested, prefabricated panels con-
tains information about their
design, rated voltage, insulation
level, panel width and panel height.

Example:
Prefabricated, type-tested WI
series panel with single busbar, for indoor installation, version A
Rated peak withstand current 100 kA
Rated voltage 12 kV; insulation level acc. to list 2
Panel width: 600 mm, panel height: 2100 mm
Type designation: WI A 10 / 12-2 / 621

Type designation Explanation

Series WI . . . /..-. Fully insulated (SF6) switchgear panels, primarily for distribution
substations, for very stringent requirements
Version A Single busbar, indoors

B Double busbar, indoors

8 Rated peak withstand current 80 kA

10 100 kA

Rated voltage / 12-2 upper rated voltage 12 kV

/ 17-2 17.5 kV

/ 24-2 24 kV

/ 36-2 36 kV

/ 38-2 38 kV

/ 40.5-2 40.5 kV

/ 52-2 52 kV

Dimension code WI A up to 40.5 kV / 621 Panel width 600 mm Panel height 2100 mm

WI A up to 52 kV / 626 600 mm 2664 mm

WI B up to 40.5 kV / 627 600 mm 2750 mm

WI B up to 52 kV / 633 600 mm 3314 mm

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APPLIED NORMS

WI switchgear units meet the

following standards and regula-
tions:

Designation IEC standard IEC classes EN standard

Switchgear IEC 62271-200 Category for operating availability: EN 62271-200

IEC 60694 LSC 2A EN 60694
(new IEC 62271-1) Partition class (new EN 62271-1)
(compartmentalization class): PM
Behaviour in case of internal faults IEC 60298 EN 60298
Circuit-breaker IEC 62271-100 M2, E1, C1 EN 62271-100
Earthing switch IEC 62271-102 E2 EN 62271-102
Disconnector IEC 62271-102 M1 EN 62271-102
Current transformers IEC 60044-1 EN 60044-1
Inductive voltage transformers IEC 60044-2 EN 60044-2
Voltage detection systems IEC 61243-5
Protection against accidental contact, foreign IEC 60529 EN 60529
objects and water
Erection HD 637 S1
Operation of electrical equipment EN 50110

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>> Selection tables
WIA/WIB 12 kV

Rated insulation level

Rated peak withstand current

Ratings of isolating distance

Rated short-circuit breaking

Percentage value of the DC

equal to rated short-circuit

Rated short-time current

3)
Rated lightning impulse
Type

Rated power frequency

Rated (normal) current

withstand voltage

withstand voltage

Rated frequency
Design pressure

making current
Rated voltage

Pr at 20 0C 5)
Panel width

component
current
1s 3s
mm kV kV kV kV/kV bar Hz A kA kA kA kA %
WIA 8/12-2/621 0.8 630 80 31.5 20 31.5

WIA 8/12-2/621 0.8 1250 80 31.5 31.5 31.5

WIA 8/12-2/621 600 12 75 28 85/32 0.8 50/60 1600 80 31.5 31.5 31.5 38

WIA 8/12-2/621 1.3 2000 80 31.5 31.5 31.5

WIA 8/12-2/621 1.3 2500 1) 80 31.5 31.5 31.5

WIB 8/12-2/627 0.8 630 80 31.5 20 31.5

WIB 8/12-2/627 0.8 1250 80 31.5 31.5 31.5

WIB 8/12-2/627 600 12 75 28 85/32 0.8 50/60 1600 80 31.5 31.5 31.5 38

WIB 8/12-2/627 1.3 2000 80 31.5 31.5 31.5

WIB 8/12-2/627 1.3 2500 2) 80 31.5 31.5 31.5

WIA 10/12-2/621 0.8 1250 100 40 40 40

WIA 10/12-2/621 0.8 1600 100 40 40 40

600 12 75 28 85/32 50/60 38
WIA 10/12-2/621 1.3 2000 100 40 40 40

WIA 10/12-2/621 1.3 2500 1) 100 40 40 40

WIB 10/12-2/627 0.8 1250 100 40 40 40

WIB 10/12-2/627 0.8 1600 100 40 40 40

600 12 75 28 85/32 50/60 38
WIB 10/12-2/627 1.3 2000 100 40 40 40

WIB 10/12-2/627 1.3 2500 2) 100 40 40 40

LS = Circuit-breaker 1) with cooling gas tank, panel height 2750 mm

TS = Disconnector 2) with motor-actuated fan
E = Earthing switch 3) possible limits and components fitted, refer to project planning documents
WI no. 49 542
4) adm. tolerance range, no manufacturing tolerance, current value of one
specimen, see routine test report
5) minimum service pressure 0.3 bar at a filling pressure of 0.8 bar;
0.7 bar at a filling pressure of 1.3 bar

22
 Rated operating Number of operating cy- Operating times Command times
sequence cles without
overhaul with release with release
mechanical electrical 25 W 160 W 160 W 25 W 160 W 160 W

Operating time for disconnector

and earthing switch with motor-
under out-of-phase conditions

Charging time for motor drive

O - 3 min - CO - 3 min - CO

with rated (normal) current

O - 0.3 s - CO - 3 min - CO

O - 0.3 s - CO - 15 s - CO

drive mechanism, 160 W

with rated short-circuit
Rated breaking current
Cable breaking current

Small indirect currents

Arc duration (max.)

breaking current

4)

4)

4)
CO - 15 s - CO

Opening time

Opening time

Closing time

mechanism
LS, TS,

Off

Off

On
E
On Off
A A kA ms ms ms ms ms ms ms s s
8 10000

8 1000

25 10 1000 10000 100 45-65 33-50 40-70 12 50 20 20 12 18

8 10000

8 1000

25 10 1000 10000 100 45-65 33-50 40-70 12 50 20 20 12 18

10 10000

10 1000
25 10 10000 100 45-65 33-50 40-70 12 50 20 20 12 18
10 1000

10

10 10000

10 1000
25 10 10000 100 45-65 33-50 40-70 12 50 20 20 12 18
10 1000

10

23
 WIA/WIB 17 kV

Rated insulation level Rated operatin

sequence

Rated peak withstand current

Ratings of isolating distance

Rated short-circuit breaking

Percentage value of the DC

equal to rated short-circuit

O - 3 min - CO - 3 min - CO

O - 0.3 s - CO - 3 min - CO
Rated short-time current
3)
Rated lightning impulse
Type

Rated power frequency

Rated (normal) current

withstand voltage

withstand voltage

Rated frequency
Design pressure

making current

CO - 15 s - CO
Rated voltage

Pr at 20 0C 5)
Panel width

component
current
1s 3s
mm kV kV kV kV/kV bar Hz A kA kA kA kA %
WIA 8/17-2/621 0.8 630 80 31.5 20 31.5
WIA 8/17-2/621 0.8 1250 80 31.5 31.5 31.5
WIA 8/17-2/621 600 17.5 95 38 110/45 0.8 50/60 1600 80 31.5 31.5 31.5 38
WIA 8/17-2/621 1.3 2000 80 31.5 31.5 31.5
1)
WIA 8/17-2/621 1.3 2500 80 31.5 31.5 31.5
WIB 8/17-2/627 0.8 630 80 31.5 20 31.5
WIB 8/17-2/627 0.8 1250 80 31.5 31.5 31.5
WIB 8/17-2/627 600 17.5 95 38 110/45 0.8 50/60 1600 80 31.5 31.5 31.5 38
WIB 8/17-2/627 1.3 2000 80 31.5 31.5 31.5
WIB 8/17-2/627 1.3 2500 2) 80 31.5 31.5 31.5
WIA 10/17-2/621 0.8 1250 100 40 40 40
WIA 10/17-2/621 0.8 1600 100 40 40 40
600 17.5 95 38 110/45 50/60 38
WIA 10/17-2/621 1.3 2000 100 40 40 40
WIA 10/17-2/621 1.3 2500 1) 100 40 40 40
WIB 10/17-2/627 0.8 1250 100 40 40 40
WIB 10/17-2/627 0.8 1600 100 40 40 40
600 17.5 95 38 110/45 50/60 38
WIB 10/17-2/627 1.3 2000 100 40 40 40
WIB 10/17-2/627 1.3 2500 2) 100 40 40 40
LS = Circuit-breaker 1) with cooling gas tank, panel height 2750 mm
TS = Disconnector 2) with motor-actuated fan
E = Earthing switch 3) possible limits and components fitted, refer to project planning documents
WI no. 49 542
4) adm. tolerance range, no manufacturing tolerance, current value of one
specimen, see routine test report
5) minimum service pressure 0.3 bar at a filling pressure of 0.8 bar;
0.7 bar at a filling pressure of 1.3 bar

24
ng Number of operating Operating times Command times
cycles without
overhaul with release with release
mech. electrical 25 W 160 W 160 W 25 W 160 W 160 W

Operating time for disconnector

and earthing switch with motor-
under out-of-phase conditions

Charging time for motor drive

with rated (normal) current
O - 0.3 s - CO - 15 s - CO

drive mechanism, 160 W

with rated short-circuit
Rated breaking current
Cable breaking current

Small indirect currents

Arc duration (max.)

breaking current

4)

4)

4)
Opening time

Opening time

Closing time

mechanism
LS,
TS,

Off

Off

On
E
On Off
A A kA ms ms ms ms ms ms ms s s
8 10000

8 1000

25 10 8 1000 10000 100 45-65 33-50 40-70 14 50 20 20 12 18

8 10000

8 1000

25 10 8 1000 10000 100 45-65 33-50 40-70 14 50 20 20 12 18

10 10000

10 1000
25 10 10000 100 45-65 33-50 40-70 14 50 20 20 12 18
10 1000

10

10 10000

10 1000
25 10 10000 100 45-65 33-50 40-70 14 50 20 20 12 18
10 1000

10

25
 WIA/WIB 24 kV

Rated insulation level Rated operatin

sequence

Rated peak withstand current

Ratings of isolating distance

Rated short-circuit breaking

Percentage value of the DC

equal to rated short-circuit

O - 3 min - CO - 3 min - CO

O - 0.3 s - CO - 3 min - CO
Rated short-time current
3)
Rated lightning impulse
Type

Rated power frequency

Rated (normal) current

withstand voltage

withstand voltage

Rated frequency
Design pressure

making current

CO - 15 s - CO
Rated voltage

Pr at 20 0C 5)
Panel width

component
current
1s 3s
mm kV kV kV kV/kV bar Hz A kA kA kA kA %
WIA 8/24-2/621 0.8 630 80 31.5 20 31.5
WIA 8/24-2/621 0.8 1250 80 31.5 31.5 31.5
WIA 8/24-2/621 600 24 125 50 145/60 0.8 50/60 1600 80 31.5 31.5 31.5 38
WIA 8/24-2/621 1.3 2000 80 31.5 31.5 31.5
1)
WIA 8/24-2/621 1.3 2500 80 31.5 31.5 31.5
WIB 8/24-2/627 0.8 630 80 31.5 20 31.5
WIB 8/24-2/627 0.8 1250 80 31.5 31.5 31.5
WIB 8/24-2/627 600 24 125 50 145/60 0.8 50/60 1600 80 31.5 31.5 31.5 38
WIB 8/24-2/627 1.3 2000 80 31.5 31.5 31.5
WIB 8/24-2/627 1.3 2500 2) 80 31.5 31.5 31.5
WIA 10/24-2/621 0.8 1250 100 40 40 40
WIA 10/24-2/621 0.8 1600 100 40 40 40
600 24 125 50 145/60 50/60 38
WIA 10/24-2/621 1.3 2000 100 40 40 40
WIA 10/24-2/621 1.3 2500 1) 100 40 40 40
WIB 10/24-2/627 0.8 1250 100 40 40 40
WIB 10/24-2/627 0.8 1600 100 40 40 40
600 24 125 50 145/60 50/60 38
WIB 10/24-2/627 1.3 2000 100 40 40 40
WIB 10/24-2/627 1.3 2500 2) 100 40 40 40
LS = Circuit-breaker 1) with cooling gas tank, panel height 2750 mm
TS = Disconnector 2) with motor-actuated fan
E = Earthing switch 3) possible limits and components fitted, refer to project planning documents
WI no. 49 542
4) adm. tolerance range, no manufacturing tolerance, current value of one
specimen, see routine test report
5) minimum service pressure 0.3 bar at a filling pressure of 0.8 bar;
0.7 bar at a filling pressure of 1.3 bar

26
ng Number of operating Operating times Command times
cycles without
overhaul with release with release
mech. electrical 25 W 160 W 160 W 25 W 160 W 160 W

Operating time for disconnector

and earthing switch with motor-
under out-of-phase conditions

Charging time for motor drive

with rated (normal) current
O - 0.3 s - CO - 15 s - CO

drive mechanism, 160 W

with rated short-circuit
Rated breaking current
Cable breaking current

Small indirect currents

Arc duration (max.)

breaking current

4)

4)

4)
Opening time

Opening time

Closing time

mechanism
LS,
TS,

Off

Off

On
E
On Off
A A kA ms ms ms ms ms ms ms s s
8 10000

8 1000

31.5 10 8 1000 10000 100 45-65 33-50 40-70 14 50 20 20 12 18

8 10000

8 1000

31.5 10 8 1000 10000 100 45-65 33-50 40-70 14 50 20 20 12 18

10000

1000
31.5 10 10000 100 45-65 33-50 40-70 14 50 20 20 12 18
1000

10000

1000
31.5 10 10000 100 45-65 33-50 40-70 14 50 20 20 12 18
1000

27
 WIA/WIB 36 kV

Rated insulation level Rated operatin

sequence

Rated peak withstand current

Ratings of isolating distance

Rated short-circuit breaking

Percentage value of the DC

equal to rated short-circuit

O - 3 min - CO - 3 min - CO

O - 0.3 s - CO - 3 min - CO
Rated short-time current
3)
Rated lightning impulse
Type

Rated power frequency

Rated (normal) current

withstand voltage

withstand voltage

Rated frequency
Design pressure

making current

CO - 15 s - CO
Rated voltage

Pr at 20 0C 5)
Panel width

component
current
1s 3s
mm kV kV kV kV/kV bar Hz A kA kA kA kA %
WIA 6/36-2/621 1.3 630 63 25 20 25 42
WIA 6/36-2/621 1.3 1250 63 25 25 25 42
WIA 6/36-2/621 600 36 170 70 195/80 1.3 50 1600 63 25 25 25 42
WIA 6/36-2/621 1.3 2000 63 25 25 25 42
1)
WIA 6/36-2/621 1.3 2500 63 25 25 25 42
WIB 6/36-2/627 1.3 630 63 25 20 25 42
WIB 6/36-2/627 1.3 1250 63 25 25 25 42
WIB 6/36-2/627 600 36 170 70 195/80 1.3 50 1600 63 25 25 25 42
WIB 6/36-2/627 1.3 2000 63 25 25 25 42
WIB 6/36-2/627 1.3 2500 2) 63 25 25 25 42
WIA 10/36-2/621 1.3 1250 100 40 40 40 31
WIA 10/36-2/621 1.3 1600 100 40 40 40 31
600 36 170 70 195/80 50/60
WIA 10/36-2/621 1.3 2000 100 40 40 40 31
WIA 10/36-2/621 1.3 2500 1) 100 40 40 40 31
WIB 10/36-2/627 1.3 1250 100 40 40 40 31
WIB 10/36-2/627 1.3 1600 100 40 40 40 31
600 36 170 70 195/80 50/60
WIB 10/36-2/627 1.3 2000 100 40 40 40 31
2)
WIB 10/36-2/627 1.3 2500 100 40 40 40 31
LS = Circuit-breaker 1) with cooling gas tank, panel height 2750 mm
TS = Disconnector 2) with motor-actuated fan
E = Earthing switch 3) possible limits and components fitted, refer to project planning documents
WI no. 49 542
4) adm. tolerance range, no manufacturing tolerance, current value of one speci-
men, see routine test report
5) minimum service pressure 0.7 bar

28
ng Number of operating Operating times Command times
cycles without
overhaul with release with release
mech. electrical 25 W 160 W 160 W 25 W 160 W 160 W

Operating time for disconnector

and earthing switch with motor-
under out-of-phase conditions

Charging time for motor drive

with rated (normal) current
O - 0.3 s - CO - 15 s - CO

drive mechanism, 160 W

with rated short-circuit
Rated breaking current
Cable breaking current

Small indirect currents

Arc duration (max.)

breaking current

4)

4)

4)
Opening time

Opening time

Closing time

mechanism
LS,
TS,

Off

Off

On
E
On Off
A A kA ms ms ms ms ms ms ms s s
6.3 10000

6.3 1000

50 10 6.3 1000 10000 100 43-65 29-50 40-65 14 50 20 20 12 18

6.3

6.3

6.3 10000

6.3 1000

50 10 6.3 1000 10000 100 43-65 29-50 40-65 14 50 20 20 12 18

6.3

6.3

6.3 10000

6.3 1000
50 10 10000 100 43-65 40-65 14 50 20 12 18
6.3 1000

6.3

6.3 10000

6.3 1000
50 10 10000 100 43-65 40-65 14 50 20 12 18
6.3 1000

6.3

29
 WIA/WIB 38 kV

Rated insulation level Rated operatin

sequence

Rated peak withstand current

Ratings of isolating distance

Rated short-circuit breaking

Percentage value of the DC

equal to rated short-circuit

O - 3 min - CO - 3 min - CO

O - 0.3 s - CO - 3 min - CO
Rated short-time current
3)
Rated lightning impulse
Type

Rated power frequency

Rated (normal) current

withstand voltage

withstand voltage

Rated frequency
Design pressure

making current

CO - 15 s - CO
Rated voltage

Pr at 20 0C 5)
Panel width

component
current
1s 3s
mm kV kV kV kV/kV bar Hz A kA kA kA kA %
WIA 8/38-2/621 1.45 630 80 31.5 20 31.5 31
WIA 8/38-2/621 1.45 1250 80 31.5 31.5 31.5 31
WIA 8/38-2/621 600 38 200 80 220/90 1.45 50/60 1600 80 31.5 31.5 31.5 31
WIA 8/38-2/621 1.45 2000 80 31.5 31.5 31.5 31
1)
WIA 8/38-2/621 1.45 2500 80 31.5 31.5 31.5 31
WIB 8/38-2/627 1.45 630 80 31.5 31.5 31.5 31
WIB 8/38-2/627 1.45 1250 80 31.5 31.5 31.5 31
WIB 8/38-2/627 600 38 200 80 220/90 1.45 50/60 1600 80 31.5 31.5 31.5 31
WIB 8/38-2/627 1.45 2000 80 31.5 31.5 31.5 31
WIB 8/38-2/627 1.45 2500 2) 80 31.5 31.5 31.5 31
WIA 8/40.5-2/621 1.45 1250 80 31.5 31.5 31.5 31
WIA 8/40.5-2/621 185 215/90 1.45 1600 80 31.5 31.5 31.5 31
600 40.5 85 50
(200) (220/90)
WIA 8/40.5-2/621 1.45 2000 80 31.5 31.5 31.5 31
WIA 8/40.5-2/621 1.45 2500 1) 80 31.5 31.5 31.5 31
WIB 8/40.5-2/627 1.45 1250 80 31.5 31.5 31.5 31
WIB 8/40.5-2/627 185 215/90 1.45 1600 80 31.5 31.5 31.5 31
600 40.5 85 50
(200) (220/90)
WIB 8/40.5-2/627 1.45 2000 80 31.5 31.5 31.5 31
2)
WIB 8/40.5-2/627 1.45 2500 80 31.5 31.5 31.5 31
LS = Circuit-breaker 1) with cooling gas tank, panel height 2750 mm
TS = Disconnector 2) with motor-actuated fan
E = Earthing switch 3) for possible limit values and components fitted, refer to the project planning
documents WI no. 49 542
4) adm. tolerance range, is not a manufacturing tolerance,
for the current value of a specimen, refer to the routine test report
5) minimum service pressure at 20 C = 1.0 bar (overpressure)

30
ng Number of operating Operating times Command times
cycles without
overhaul with release with release
mech. electrical 25 W 160 W 160 W 25 W 160 W 160 W

Operating time for disconnector

and earthing switch with motor-
under out-of-phase conditions

Charging time for motor drive

with rated (normal) current
O - 0.3 s - CO - 15 s - CO

drive mechanism, 160 W

with rated short-circuit
Rated breaking current
Cable breaking current

Small indirect currents

Arc duration (max.)

breaking current

4)

4)

4)
Opening time

Opening time

Closing time

mechanism
LS,
TS,

Off

Off

On
E
On Off
A A kA ms ms ms ms ms ms ms s s
10000

1000

50 10 1000 10000 100 43-65 40-65 14 50 20 12 18

10000

1000

50 10 1000 10000 100 43-65 40-65 14 50 20 12 18

10000

1000
50 10 10000 100 43-65 40-65 14 50 20 12 18
1000

10000

1000
50 10 10000 100 43-65 40-65 14 50 20 12 18
1000

31
 WIA/WIB 40.5 UP TO 52 KV
2 vacuum interrupter chambers per conductor

Rated insulation level Rated operatin

sequence

Rated peak withstand current

Ratings of isolating distance

Rated short-circuit breaking

Percentage value of the DC

equal to rated short-circuit

O - 3 min - CO - 3 min - CO

O - 0.3 s - CO - 3 min - CO
Rated short-time current
3)
Rated lightning impulse
Type

Rated power frequency

Rated (normal) current

withstand voltage

withstand voltage

Rated frequency
Design pressure

making current

CO - 15 s - CO
Rated voltage

Pr at 20 0C 5)
Panel width

component
current
1s 3s
mm kV kV kV kV/kV bar Hz A kA kA kA kA %
WIA 10/40.5-2/626 1.45 1250 100 40 40 40
600 40.5 200 80 220/90 50 26
WIA 10/40.5-2/626 1.45 2500 1) 100 40 40 40

WIB 10/40.5-2/633 220/90 1.45 1250 100 40 40 40

600 40.5 200 80 50 26
2)
WIB 10/40.5-2/633 1.45 2500 100 40 40 40

WIA 8/52-2/626 52 250 290/110 2.2 1250 82 31.5 31.5 31.5

600 95 50/60 26
(60) (110) 2500 1)
WIA 8/52-2/626 2.2 82 31.5 31.5 31.5

WIB 8/52-2/633 52 250 290/110 2.2 1250 82 31.5 31.5 31.5

600 95 50/60 26
(60) (110) 2)
WIB 8/52-2/633 2.2 2500 82 31.5 31.5 31.5

LS = Circuit-breaker 1) with cooling gas tank, panel height 3314 mm and with motor-actuated fans
TS = Disconnector 2) with motor-actuated fan
E = Earthing switch 3) possible limits and components fitted, refer to project planning documents WI
no. 49 542
4) adm. tolerance range, no manufacturing tolerance, current value of one speci-
men, see routine test report
5) minimum service pressure at 20 C: 0.1 bar at a filling pressure of 1.45 bar;
1.8 bar at a filling pressure of 2.2 bar

32
 ng
O - 0.3 s - CO - 15 s - CO

A
Cable breaking current

50
50
50
50
A
Small indirect currents

Rated breaking current

kA
under out-of-phase conditions

E
LS,
TS,

1000
1000
1000
1000
1000
1000
1000
1000

10000
10000
10000
10000
mech.

with rated (normal) current

10000
10000
10000
10000
overhaul
cycles without

with rated short-circuit

electrical

100
100
100
100
breaking current
Number of operating

4)
Opening time

ms

50-80
50-80
50-80
50-80
25 W

4)

Opening time

ms
160 W
with release

4)
Closing time
ms

40-65
40-65
40-65
40-65
160 W
Operating times

Arc duration (max.)

14
14
14
14
ms

Off

50
50
50
50
ms
25 W

Off
On
ms
with release
Command times

On

20
20
20
20
ms
Off
160 W 160 W

Charging time for motor drive

s

12
12
12
12

mechanism
Operating time for disconnector
s

and earthing switch with motor-

18
18
18
18

drive mechanism, 160 W

33
 WIA/WIB 1 AND 2-POLE, FOR STATIONARY RAILWAY TRACTION POWER SUPPLY 50/60 HZ
with 2 vacuum interrupter chambers per conductor

Rated insulation level Rated operatin

sequence

equal to rated short-circuit ma-

Rated peak withstand current
Ratings of isolating distance

Rated short-circuit breaking

Percentage value of the DC

O - 3 min - CO - 3 min - CO

O - 0.3 s - CO - 3 min - CO
Rated voltage UNM acc. to

Rated short-time current

3)
Rated lightning impulse
Type
Rated voltage U acc. to

Rated power frequency

Rated (normal) curren

withstand voltage

withstand voltage

Rated frequency
Design pressure
Pr bei 20 0C 5)

CO - 15 s - CO
king current
Panel width

component
EN 50 124

EN 60 694

current
1s 3s
mm kV kV kV kV kV/kV bar Hz A kA kA kA kA %
WIA 6/55-S/626 1250 65 25 25
600 27.5 52 250 95 290/110 2.2 50/60 26
WIA 6/55-S/626 2000 65 25 25

WIA 6/55-T/626 1250 65 25 25

600 27.5 52 250 95 290/110 2.2 50/60 26
WIA 6/55-T/626 2000 65 25 25

WIA-Z 600 17.5 36 170 70 195/110 2.2 16 2/3 1250 80 31.5 31.5 46

LS = Circuit-breaker 3) without cooling gas tank and heat sink

TS = Disconnector 4) adm. tolerance range, no manufacturing tolerance, current value of one speci-
E = Earthing switch men, see routine test report
S = 1-pole 5) minimum service pressure at 20 C 1.8 bar
T = 2-pole

34
 ng
O - 0.3 s - CO - 15 s - CO

A
Cable breaking current

50
50
50
A
Small indirect currents

Rated breaking current

kA

12.5
12.5
under out-of-phase conditions

E
LS,
TS,

1000
1000
1000
1000
1000
1000

10000
10000
10000
mech.
with rated (normal) current
haul

10000
10000
10000
with rated short-circuit
electrical

100
100
100
breaking current
cycles without over-
Number of operating

4)
Opening time

ms

50-80
50-80
25 W

4)

Opening time

ms

25-35
160 W
with release

4)
Closing time

ms

40-50
40-50
40-50
160 W
Operating times

Arc duration (max.)

14
14
ms

6-68
Off

50
50
ms
25 W

Off

20
On
ms
with release
Command time

20 On
20
20
ms
Off
160 W 160 W

Charging time for motor drive

s

12
12
12

mechanism
Operating time for disconnector
s

and earthing switch with motor-

18
18
18

drive mechanism, 160 W

35
>> Range of products

SINGLE BUSBAR PANELS

WIA AND WIB SWITCHGEAR PANELS

Circuit-breaker panel Disconnector panel Bus section coupler

With inner cone-type cable con- With inner cone-type cable con- for
nection for nection for - rated voltage up to 52 kV
- rated voltage up to 52 kV - rated voltage up to 52 kV - rated short-circuit breaking cur-
- rated short-circuit breaking - rated short-time current up to rent up to 40 kA
current up to 52 kA 40 kA - rated busbar (normal) currents
- rated busbar and outgoing - rated busbar and outgoing fee- up to 2500 A
feeder (normal) currents up to der (normal) currents up to
2500 A 2500 A

Circuit-breaker panel Bus section coupler

(Inner cone-type cable connection)

Busbar attachments

Panel connection
attachment
Panel
connection
variants
1)

Voltage Current Current

transformer, transformer transformer
pluggable

Plug-in cable
single

or Plug-in cable or Plug-in cable

single, double
Terminal type 3

1) 1) if a surge arrester is used,

the number of cables is
or Voltage or Plug-in cable reduced by one
transformer, triple
pluggable 1)

1)

or Surge or Plug-in cable

arrester, quadruple
pluggable

1)

and Busbar or Busbar Surge

current with solid arrester,
transformer insulation pluggable

1) not possible in case of 52 kV

36
DOUBLE BUSAR PANELS

Circuit-breaker panel Circuit-breaker panel

With inner cone-type cable con- (Inner cone-type cable connection)
nection for
- rated voltage up to 52 kV
- rated short-circuit breaking
current up to 40 kA Busbar attachments
SS2
- rated busbar and outgoing SS1
feeder (normal) currents up to
2500 A

Bus section coupler Panel connection

attachment
(Circuit-breaker panel and bus riser Panel connection
variants
panel) 1)
With inner cone-type cable con-
Voltage Current
nection for transformer, transformer
pluggable
- rated voltage up to 52 kV
Plug-in cable
- rated short-circuit breaking single
current up to 40 kA
- rated busbar and outgoing
feeder (normal) current up to or Plug-in cable or Plug-in cable
single, double
2500 A Terminal type 3

1) 1) if a surge arrester is used,

Bus section coupler the number of cables is
reduced by one
for or Voltage
transformer,
or Plug-in cable
triple
- rated voltage up to 52 kV pluggable 1)

- rated short-circuit breaking cur- 1)

rent up to 40 kA
or Surge or Plug-in cable
- rated busbar (normal) current up arrester, quadruple
pluggable
to 2500 A
1)

Bus coupler (transverse) and Busbar or Busbar Surge

current with solid arrester,
for transformer insulation pluggable
- rated voltage up to 52 kV
- rated short-circuit breaking cur-
rent up to 40 kA
- rated busbar (normal) current up
to 2500 A

Metering panel
1) not possible in case of 52 kV
for
- rated voltage up to 36 kV
- rated busbar (normal) current up
to 2500 A

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 Disconnector panel Bus section coupler / riser panel
(Inner cone-type cable connection

SS2 SS2
SS1 SS1

Panel
connection Panel connection
attachment attachment

1) 1)

Panel Panel
Voltage connection Voltage Current
connection transformer, transformer, transformer
variants variants
pluggable pluggable

Plug-in cable Plug-in cable

single single

Plug-in cable or Plug-in cable

or double
double

1) 1) if a surge arrester is used, 1) 1) if a surge arrester is used,

the number of cables is the number of cables is
reduced by one Plug-in cable reduced by one
or Plug-in cable or
triple triple

1) 1)

Plug-in cable or Plug-in cable

or quadruple
quadruple

1) 1)

Busbar Surge or Busbar Surge

or with solid
with solid arrester, arrester,
insulation pluggable insulation pluggable

1) not possible in case of 52 kV

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 Bus section coupler Bus coupler Disconnector/earthing switch
up to 2500 A 1) in line with busbar

SS2 SS2 SS2

SS1 SS1 SS1

Current Current
transformer transformer

Bus coupler
up to 2000 A
(1 panel width) 1)

SS2
SS1

Current
transformer

1) only up to 40.5 kV
Abbreviations
SS1 = Busbar 1
SS2 = Busbar 2

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>> Cable connections

CABLE CONNECTIONS IN The manufacturers specifications To this effect, the inner cone-type
TERMINAL TYPES AND SIZES

OUTGOING FEEDER
BLOCK
The medium-voltage cables are
connected to the switchgear
panels via metal-enclosed inner
cone-type plug-in terminations.
The panels are equipped with inner
cone-type appliance couplers
according to EN 50 181.
of the regarding selection and cable plug-in terminations for
assembly of the plug-in termina- attachment to WI require capaci-
tions must be adhered to. This tive decoupling. The coupling elec-
does not only apply to the selec- trodes for the capacitive voltage
tion of size, but also to all electrical detection system are an integral
rated data, in line with the switch- part of the appliance couplers
gears data. installed in the switchgear panel.
It is essential that all appliance
couplers which are not equipped
with plug-in terminations are termi-
nated correctly using voltage-proof
and fully shrouded insulating termi-
nals/dummy plugs.

Cable connections in outgoing feeder

3-phase switchgear panels 1-phase switchgear panels 2-phase switchgear panels

Inner cone acc. to Single / double busbar

EN 50181 Single cable, 3-phase,
Terminal types: without outgoing voltage
transformer
size 1 630 A
12-36 kV 38-40.5 kV
size 2 800 A
size 3 1x size 1
1250 A
(up to 40.5 kV)
1x size 2
size 3
(> 40.5 up to 1250 A 1x size 3
52 kV)
1x size 4
size 4 2500 A
Size 4 with supporting structure
increased in height

Single busbar
Railway traction power
supply with 2 vacuum inter-
rupter chambers per phase
Single cable connection
1-pole 2-pole
L1 L1, L3
1x size 3/S

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 Single / double busbar with 1 vacuum interrupter chamber
per conductor/phase

Multi-cable, 3-phase, without outgoing

voltage transformer

12 kV - 36 kV 38 kV - 40.5 kV
2 x size 1
3 x size 1
2 x size 2
3 x size 2
4 x size 2
2 x size 3
3 x size 3
4 x size 3
1 x size 1 + 2 x size 3
Multi-cable connection
1 x size 2 + 2 x size 3

Single / double busbar with 2 vacuum interrupter chambers

per conductor/phase

Single- and multi-cable, 3-phase, without outgoing

voltage transformer

40.5 kV 52 kV
BIL 200 kV BIL 250 kV
1 x size 3
1 x size 3/S
2 x size 3
2 x size 3/S
3 x size 3
3 x size 3/S

Single busbar for stationary railway traction power supply

with 2 vacuum interrupter chambers per conductor/phase

Multiple cable without

voltage transformer

1-phase 2-phase
L1 L1 + L3
2 x size 3/S
3 x size 3/S
4 x size 3/S
5 x size 3/S

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 Single / double busbar with 1 vacuum interrupter chamber
per conductor/phase

Multi-cable, 3-phase with 3 outgoing

voltage transformers

12 kV - 36 kV 38 kV - 40.5 kV
1 x size 2
3 x size 2
4 x size 2
1 x size 3
2 x size 3
3 x size 3
4 x size 3
1 x size 2 + 1 x size 3
1 x size 2 + 2 x size 3
Multi-cable connection with vol-
tage transformer in outgoing
1 x size 2 + 3 x size 3
feeder 1 x size 2 + 4 x size 3
1 x size 1 + 3 x size 3

Single / double busbar with 2 vacuum interrupter chambers

per conductor/phase

Multi-cable, 3-phase, with 1 outgoing voltage transformer

(1-phase in L2)

40.5 kV 52 kV
BIL 200 kV BIL 250 kV
1 x size 3
1 x size 3/S
2 x size 3
3 x size 3/S
possible up to rated (normal) current in outgoing feeder of max. 1600 A

Single busbar for stationary railway traction power supply

with 2 vacuum interrupter chambers per conductor/phase
Multi-cable with
1 or 2 voltage transformers

2-phase L1 + L3
1-phase
L1 Voltage transformers Voltage transformers
L3 L1 + L3

1 x size 3/S
2 x size 3/S
3 x size 3/S
4 x size 3/S

42
>> Ecological considerations
A WI switchgear satisfies to a high
degree ecological requirements in
view of environmental protection
thanks to
> optimization of material and
energy consumption during
manufacture
> compliance with all ecological
requirements during its service
life
> the use of recyclable materials
for efficient disposal at the end
of its service life.
Our design directives regarding
environmentally compatible design
specify the use of materials which
are easily recyclable and can be
disassembled. The metals which
make up approx. 90 % of the
switchgear are easily recyclable.
At the end of their service life, they
are recycled 100 % in the form of
homogenous materials.
Plastics can also be recycled.
Thermosetting i.e. non-melting
plastics can be comminuted and
reused as fillers in other plastic
components; thermoplastic - i.e.
melting - materials can be recycled
in the form of homogenous materi-
al. This means that the material is
conserved, melted down and used
for the construction of new durable
parts.
To ensure efficient and environ-
mentally compatible disassembly
and assignment of materials by the
responsible disposal experts, the
switchgears plastic components
have been identified accordingly.
Moreover, material and utilization
data sheets are available to pro-
vide the customer with an over-
view about the materials used.
Equally, the disposal company is
provided with important informa-
tion regarding the recycling
process.
Thus, the materials used for our
products can be reused 100 %.
This represents a major contribu- During normal operation, the gas
tion towards saving primary energy need not be replenished during the
and material resources. entire service life of the switchgear.
The switchgear is a hermetically
All materials were selected and sealed pressure system acc. to
developed so that e.g. in case of IEC 60694 (IEC 62271-1).
fire within buildings, affected
switchgear only have a minor influ-
ence on the fire load (heat deve- Average material distribu-
lopment, pollutants in the emis- tion in gas-insulated switch-
sions). gear units
Another important ecological
Materials Wt. %
aspect is the longevity of our pro-
ducts (min. 30 to 40 years), which
is an extremely long service life Metals Steel 7
compared to other capital goods. Copper 6.5
Furthermore, the switchgear units Aluminium, 2
have been designed so as to requi- brass
re little maintenance which would Plastics Thermosetting 7
in turn use up energy and material, plastics
and so as to enable straightfor-
Thermo- 2
ward replacement of part compo-
plastics
nents, e.g. if new controllers have
been developed on the market Elastomers 0.5
(upgrading). Electronics Plastics 0.5
Metals 1
In our gas-insulated switchgear WI,
Insulating Sulphur 0.5
the majority of the switchgear
gas hexafluoride
panel has been sealed hermetically
in an insulating inert gas (sulphur
hexafluoride SF6 which is neither
reactive nor toxic). Thus, all envi-
ronmental influences reducing the
service life are shut out. The spe-
cial characteristics of the insulating
gas also enable an overall size
reduction by approx. 50 percent
versus switchgear designed with-
out insulating gas with comparable
technical properties. This again
saves a lot of material and energy
required for material production.
The portion of insulating gas used
for WI switchgear amounts to
approx. 0.5 percent by weight.
Once the switchgears service life
has elapsed, the gas is extracted
completely via the disposal valve
provided serially in each gas-filled,
cladded compartment, and then
recycled. The gas suppliers have
developed an efficient recycling
concept to this effect.
43
>> Design data
Space requirements - dimensions and weights

>500

>500
WIA up to 40.5 kV WIA up to 52 kV

2400
>500 >500

2964
>1500 1)
>1000

>1000
>1500 1)
View
>500

>500

>1500 1)
>500

Top view

1692
70 70 280 70
Spacer bars 673
600
460

1) smaller gap on request

70

Weights:
WIA up to 40.5 kV approx. 1000 kg
WIA 52 kV approx. 1350 kg
Flooring ducts

44
Space requirements - dimensions and weights
WIA up to 52 kV

>500
>500
WIA up to 40.5 kV WIA up to 52 kV

2400
>500 >500 >500

2964
>1500 1)
>1000

>1000
>1500 1)
View
>500

>500

>500
>1500 1)
>500

Top view

1692
70 70 280 70
Spacer bars 673
600
460

1) smaller gap on request

70

Weights:
WIA up to 40.5 kV max. 1000 kg
WIA 52 kV approx. 1350 kg
Flooring ducts

45
 Space requirements - dimensions and weights
WIB up to 40.5 kV

>500
WIB bis 52 kV

>500
WIB bis 40,5 kV

3614
3050

>500
>500 >500

>1500 1)
>1000

>1000
>1500 1)
View
>500

>500

>500
>1500 1)
>500

Top view

1692
70 70 280
Spacer bars 673
70
600
460

1) smaller gap on request

70

Weights:
WIB up to 40.5 kV approx. 1300 kg
WIB 52 kV approx. 1700 kg
Flooring ducts

46
Space requirements - dimensions and weights
WIB up to 52 kV

>500
WIB up to 52 kV

>500
WIB up to 40.5 kV

3050

3614
>500
>500

>1500 1)
>1000

>1000

>1500 1)
View
>500

>500

>1500 1)
>500

Top view

1692
70 70 280
Spacer bars 673
70
600
460

1) smaller gap on request

70

Weights:
WIB up to 40.5 kV approx. 900 - 1000 kg
WIB 52 kV approx. 1100 - 1500 kg
Flooring ducts

47
 Busbar connection with fully insulated conductor bars

Direct transfer line. Phase exchange in terminal tank

48
Transfer line at the bottom. Phase exchange required in transfer line

Transfer line top and bottom by means of supplementary gas tank

Direct transfer line. Phase exchange in terminal tank

49
>> Shipping instructions
TRANSPORTING THE
DELIVERY AND PACKAGING
SWITCHGEAR UNIT
When transporting the switchgear
unit, it is important to ensure that
the transport units do not slip or tilt
(if necessary, nail transport pallet
down to the loading surface). Re-
use the original packaging to store
parts which have been unpacked
for inspection.
50
Packaging of the switchgear
> If packed for truck transport, the
switchgear unit is delivered on a
pallet with PE protective film.
> For sea-worthy transport, the
units are packed in sealed alumi-
nium film with desiccant and in a
closed case with tightly closed
wooden base.
> In case of air transport, the
switchgear unit is packed in a
wooden crate with closed woo-
den base and with a blister IPE
film as dust protection or in a
wooden case, also with closed
wooden base.
Transport to the site of
installation
Store under conditions admissible
for switchgear operation. Avoid
condensation.
During transport to the site of
installation, remember that the
main weight is located in the top
area of the switchgear top-
heavy.
Transport using a forklift truck:
Only transport the switchgear on a
pallet. Attention top-heavy!
Transport without pallet:
The crane mounting harness must
be hooked into the jack rings of
the switchgear.
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