Switchgear Solutions

Automatic Circuit Reclosers/Sectionalizers

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Automatic Circuit
Reclosers and Sectionalizers
Switchgear Solutions Range
Substation Solutions
Feeder Solutions
SWER Applications
Load Break Switches (LBS)/Sectionalizers
Single- and Three-Phase Applications
Loop Automation

Increased revenue with lower operating costs makes this intelligent switchgear the perfect choice.
From manual sectionalizing and single-phase protection, up to large-scale DSA/SCADA controlled electricity
distribution networks and substations, you have the solution for your every overhead medium voltage need.
Low Maintenance
up to 38 kV
Reduce lost revenue and operating
costs, and defer capital works by
employing the latest Automatic
Circuit Recloser (ACR) technology.
N-Series Automatic Circuit Reclosers combine
state‑of‑the‑art vacuum arc interruption with
integrated voltage and current measurement. These
features are encased in a fully welded and sealed
316 stainless steel enclosure and available in two
insulation options — dry air or SF6 gas.

N-Series ACR
15 kV, 27 kV, and 38 kV options
316 grade stainless steel tank
Fully insulated bushing arrangement
Latest technology vacuum arc interruption
800 A continuous rated current
850 A emergency current (8 hours)
Exceptional reliability and service

Intelligent Switching
Load- and source-side voltage measurement and current measurement built in to the N‑Series Reclosers
means you can be sure your network is making the right switching decisions in just fractions of a second.
The result is an automatic circuit recloser that provides quick response to faults on your overhead medium
voltage distribution network or substation, while reducing maintenance and helping keep outages to a minimum.
The N-Series is available in 15 kV, 27 kV, and 38 kV up to 800 A continuous current.

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Lightweight
Solutions
Reduced purchasing,
installation, and operating
costs with intelligent solid-
dielectric switchgear.
Offering excellent solid-dielectric insulation in
a cost-effective solution, U-Series Automatic
Circuit Reclosers provide the latest technology
in vacuum interrupters, encased in a hydrophobic
epoxy resin molding.

The switching mechanism and switchgear

microelectronics are enclosed in a 316 stainless
steel tank.

Current and voltage transformers molded into

the I-side terminal allow easy monitoring for your
overhead voltage network, and with optional
voltage measurement on the X-side terminal, you
have full automation capabilities for your electricity
distribution network or substation.

A mechanical lockout and a highly noticeable

ON/OFF indicator provide instant visual indication
of the switchgear state.

All this ensures you have the latest protection

technology in a highly reliable and low maintenance
Automatic Circuit Recloser.

Available in 15 kV and 27 kV models, the U-Series

has a rated continuous current of 630 A.

U-Series ACR
15 kV and 27 kV options
316 grade stainless steel tank
Latest technology in solid-dielectric and
vacuum arc interruption
I-terminal current and voltage measurement
Optional X-terminal voltage measurement
Mechanical lockout
630 A continuous rated current

Increased revenue with reduced costs.

A comprehensive range of medium voltage overhead switchgear gives you complete control of your
electricity distribution network with minimal maintenance. Make the switch!

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 Manual or Automated LBS
Easy installation with the choice of manual switching
or complete automation.
RL-Series Load Break Switches/Sectionalizers provide a simple low-cost
solution for your electricity distribution network.

Contained in a hard-wearing, SF6 gas-filled, 316 stainless steel enclosure, the

RL-Series is the latest in arc quenching technology. Extremely short arcing times
(within half a cycle), plus tulip-type contacts with arc-resistant (Cu-W) material,
RL-Series Sectionalizer ensure a long switching life and extended short circuit making capability.

15 kV, 27 kV, and 38 kV options Manual operation is possible using a hook stick, and an innovative design means
316 grade stainless steel tank the switch will trip or close quickly and safely no matter how fast or slow the
switch arm is moved.
Bare terminal or fully insulated bushing
arrangement
The RL-Series LBS is available in bare terminal or fully insulated bushing arrangement
Latest technology in SF6 arc interruption and 15 kV, 27 kV, or 38 kV models. (Rated continuous current: 630 A.)
Choice of manual or automated operation
630 A continuous rated current

Single-Phase Solutions W-Series ACR

Automated protection for single-phase or SWGR 24 kV phase to ground
(single-wire ground return) applications. 316 grade stainless
steel tank
Using the latest technology in solid-dielectric insulation and vacuum arc Latest technology in
interruption, the W-Series Automatic Circuit Recloser provides automation
solid-dielectric and
and remote control on one phase.
vacuum arc interruption
Housed in a 316 stainless steel tank and including features such as manual Single-phase applications
trip and highly visible external ON/OFF indicators, the W-Series is ideal for any SWGR (single-wire
single-phase requirement.
ground return)
Available as a 24 kV model with a rated continuous current of 400 A. applications
400 A continuous
rated current

Advanced Monitoring and Control

The N-Series, U-Series, and W-Series Automatic Circuit Reclosers and RL-
Series Sectionalizers are all compatible with the latest ADVC Controller Range
and WSOS5 software.

Combining switchgear reliability and flexibility with powerful monitoring and

analysis tools means you have your medium voltage electricity distribution
challenges under control.

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Switchgear Comparison Table
N-SERIES
15 kV 27 kV 38 kV 38 kV
12.5 kA 12.5 kA 12.5 kA 16 kA

Ratings
Rated maximum voltage 15.5 kV 27 kV 38 kV 38 kV
Rated nominal voltage (phase to ground)
Rated continuous current 800 A 800 A 800 A 800 A
Emergency current (8 hours) 850 A 850 A 850 A 850 A
Fault make capacity (RMS) 12.5 kA 12.5 kA 12.5 kA 16k A
Fault make capacity (peak) 31.5 kA 31.5 kA 31.5 kA 40k A
Power operating time (close/open) 0.1/0.05 s 0.1/0.05 s 0.1/0.05 s 0.1/0.05 s
Mechanical operations 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000
Rated full load operations 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000
Short-time current 12.5 kA 12.5 kA 12.5 kA 16 kA
Breaking Capacity
Mainly active (0.7pf) 800 A 800 A 800 A 800 A
Fault break capacity 12.5 kA 12.5 kA 12.5 kA 16 kA
Cable charging 25 A 40 A 40 A 40 A
Line charging
Transformer magnetizing 22 A 22 A 22 A 22 A
Capacitor bank 250 A
Basic Insulation Level (BIL)
Phase to phase
Phase to ground 110 kV 150 kV 170 kV 170 kV
Across interrupter 110 kV 150 kV 170 kV 170 kV
On loss of dry air or SF6 60 kV 70 kV 70 kV 70 kV
Power Frequency Withstand Voltage
Phase to ground 50 kV 60 kV 70 kV 70 kV
Across interrupter 50 kV 60 kV 70 kV 70 kV
Service Conditions
Ambient temperaturea (ºC) -40 to 50 -40 to 50 -40 to 50 -40 to 50
Ambient temperaturea (ºF) -40 to 122 -40 to 122 -40 to 122 -40 to 122
Radiation (max) 0.1 kW/ft2 0.1 kW/ft2 0.1 kW/ft2 0.1 kW/ft2
Humidity 0 to 100% 0 to 100% 0 to 100% 0 to 100%
Altitude feet (max)b 9,840 9,840 9,840 9,840
Altitude meters (max) b
3,000 3,000 3,000 3,000
Net Weights
Circuit breaker with pole mount bracket (lbs/kg) 549/249 549/249 549/249 549/249
Control cubicle with control cable (lbs/kg) 90/41 90/41 90/41 90/41
Gross weight of crate (lbs/kg) 891/404 891/404 891/404 891/404
External VT (lbs/kg) (N-Series Only) 132/60 132/60 132/60 132/60
Crate Dimensions
Width (in/mm) 45.7/1,160 45.7/1,160 45.7/1,160 45.7/1,160
Depth (in/mm) 28.7/730 28.7/730 28.7/730 28.7/730
Height (in/mm) 64.6/1,640 64.6/1,640 64.6/1,640 64.6/1,640

a. Option when cubicle battery heater is fitted (-10 ºC to 50 ºC (-14 ºF to 122 ºF) without heater)
6 b. For altitudes above 1,000 m (3,280 feet), derate in accordance with ANSI C37.60 for reclosers (ANSI C37.63 for LBS)
 U-SERIES W-SERIES RL-SERIES
15 kV 27 kV 24 kV 15 kV 27 kV 38 kV
12.5 kA 12.5 kA 6 kA 12.5/16 kA 12.5/16 kA 12.5/16 kA

15.5 kV 27 kV 24 kV 15.5 kV 27 kV 38 kV
21 kV
630 A 630 A 400 A 630 A 630 A 630 A

12.5 kA 12.5 kA 6 kA 12.5/16 kA 12.5/16 kA 12.5/16 kA

31.5 kA 31.5 kA 15 kA 31.5/40 kA 31.5/40 kA 31.5/40 kA
0.1/0.05 s 0.1/0.05 s 0.1/0.05 s <2s <2s <2s
10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000
10,000 10,000 10,000 600 600 400
12.5 kA 12.5 kA 6 kA 12.5/16 kA 12.5/16 kA 12.5/16 kA

630 A 630 A 400 A 630 A 630 A 630 A

12.5 kA 12.5 kA 6 kA
25 A 25 A 25 A 25 A 25 A 25 A
5A
22 A 22 A 22 A 22 A 22 A 22 A

125 kV 150 kV 170 kV

110 kV 125 kV 125 kV 125 kV 150 kV 170 kV
110 kV 125 kV 125 kV 145 kV 170 kV 200 kV
50 kV 70 kV 70 kV

50 kV 60 kV 60 kV 40 kV 60 kV 70 kV
50 kV 60 kV 60 kV 50 kV 60 kV 80 kV

-40 to 50 -40 to 50 -30 to 50 -30 to 50 -30 to 50 -30 to 50

-40 to 122 -40 to 122 -22 to 122 -22 to 122 -22 to 122 -22 to 122
0.1 kW/ft2 0.1 kW/ft2 0.1 kW/ft2 0.1 kW/ft2 0.1 kW/ft2 0.1 kW/ft2
0 to 100% 0 to 100% 0 to 100% 0 to 100% 0 to 100% 0 to 100%
9,840 9,840 9,840 9,840 9,840 9,840
3,000 3,000 3,000 3,000 3,000 3,000

322/146 322/146 165/75 282/128 282/128 282/128

90/41 90/41 90/41 90/41 90/41 90/41
580/263 580/263 432/196 628/285 628/285 628/285
132/60 132/60 132/60 132/60 132/60 132/60

37.8/960 37.8/960 45.3/1,150 47.2/1,200 47.2/1,200 47.2/1,200

40.2/1,020 40.2/1,020 45.3/1,150 45.3/1,150 45.3/1,150 45.3/1,150
45.7/1,160 45.7/1,160 22.4/570 29.7/755 29.7/755 29.7/755

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Overhead Switchgear
All reclosers comply with requirements of the latest revision of
IEEE C37.60 — IEEE High-Voltage Switchgear and Controlgear —
Part 111: Automatic Circuit Reclosers and Fault Interrupters for Alternating
Current Systems up to 38 kV. All reclosers are made of 316 marine grade
stainless steel and are compatible with the ADVC controller.
N-Series Three-Phase Recloser
Up to 38 kV and 800 A rated load current
Up to 16 kA short-circuit current
Dry-air-insulated and gas-insulated options
Integrated CTs and VTs on both load and source sides

U-Series Three-Phase Recloser

Up to 27 kV and 630 A rated load current
Up to 12.5 kA short-circuit current
Solid-dielectric bushings with vacuum arc interruption

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W-Series Single-Phase Recloser
Up to 24 kV and 400 A rated load current
Up to 6 kA short-circuit current
Ideal for single-wire ground return applications

The RL-Series Sectionalizer/Load Break Switch complies with

Industries SAS or its affiliated companies. All other trademarks are property of their respective owners. 998-1189759_US
requirements of the latest revision of IEEE C37.63 — IEEE Standard
Requirements for Overhead, Pad-Mounted, Dry-Vault, and Submersible
Automatic Line Sectionalizers for Alternating Current Systems up to
38 kV. The RL-Series is made of 316 marine grade stainless steel and is
compatible with the ADVC controller.
RL-Series Pole-Mounted Sectionalizer/Load Break Switch
Up to 38 kV and 630 A rated load current
Up to 16 kA short-circuit current
Easy installation with the choice of manual switching or complete automation

For assistance or more information, visit

www.schneider-electric.com/us or call 1-888-778-2733.

Schneider Electric USA, Inc.

1415 S. Roselle Road
Palatine, IL 60067
Tel: 847-397-26 00
Fax: 847-925-7500
www.schneider-electric.com/us

Document Number 6000BR1301 May 2013