Siemens Vacuum Recloser

Specification

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Siemens Vacuum Recloser

Table of Content:
1. Scope......................................................................................................................................... 2
2. General ...................................................................................................................................... 2
3. Standards .................................................................................................................................. 2
4. Ratings....................................................................................................................................... 2
5. Technical features ..................................................................................................................... 3
5.1. Switching medium - Vacuum Interrupters and pole design ............................................... 3
5.2. Operating Mechanism ....................................................................................................... 3
5.3. Housing of switch unit ....................................................................................................... 3
5.4. Current transformer ........................................................................................................... 3
5.5. Voltage sensing................................................................................................................. 4
5.6. Interfaces .......................................................................................................................... 4
5.7. Installation ......................................................................................................................... 4
5.8. Controller cubicle .............................................................................................................. 4
5.9. Power supply..................................................................................................................... 4
5.10. Control Features................................................................................................................ 4
5.11. Controller features............................................................................................................. 5
5.12. Optional Accessories ........................................................................................................ 6
6. Test............................................................................................................................................ 6
6.1. Type Test .......................................................................................................................... 6

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1. Scope
This specification applies to electronically controlled three-phase vacuum reclosers for use in
distribution and sub transmission networks with maximum system voltage of up to 38 kV.

Reclosers comprise both, the pole-top vacuum circuit breaker and the recloser control being
the protection and control unit.

2. General
This specification is for an automatic three-phase recloser, designed for outdoor application in
overhead systems. It must include the switch unit (or called recloser tank) and the controller,
which has the control and protection functions to sense over currents, time and interrupt fault
currents, and reenergize the distribution circuit by reclosing automatically. The controller can
be operated locally or by remote operation. It is housed in an outdoor cabinet separate from
the switch unit. This cabinet also includes the uninterruptible power supply, communication
unit and further accessories.
The recloser is operated by a magnetic actuator with a mechanical link between the three
phases to ensure correct fault interruption. It uses vacuum tubes for switching load and fault
currents. The vacuum interrupters are fully encapsulated in cycloaliphatic epoxy resin, proven
to be the most reliable insulation for outdoor applications. Oil and SF6 insulation are strictly
avoided ensuring the highest level of environmental compatibility.

3. Standards
ANSI C37.60: IEEE Standard requirements for Overhead, Pad mounted, Dry vault, and
Sumersible Automatic Circuit Reclosers and Fault Interrupters for AC Systems.
IEC 62271, IEC 60694, IEC 60255, IEC 60044

4. Ratings

Maximum design voltage 15,5 KV 27 KV 38 KV

Lightning impulse level (kV) 110kV 125kV 170 kV (190 kV1)
Power frequency withstand voltage dry 50 kV 60 kV 70 kV (80 kV1)
wet 45 kV 60 kV 70 kV (80 kV1)
Rated current 630A, 800A 630A, 800A 630A, 800A
Breaking current 16 kA 16 kA 16 kA
Making current 40 kA 40 kA 40 kA
Short time current (3s) 16 kA 16 kA 16 kA
Mechanical & load current operations2 10,000 10,000 10,000
Interrupting medium Vacuum Vacuum Vacuum

1
GOST Standard
2
Without maintenance

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5. Technical features
5.1. Switching medium - Vacuum Interrupters and pole design
• Load and fault current interruption and reclosing must use vacuum interrupters
• Vacuum interrupters from manufacturer with more then 3 decades of experience in
vacuum tubes and circuit breaker design
• Solid insulation made out of cycloaliphatic epoxy being the most reliable and long
term proven outdoor insulation
• Creepage distance of 810 mm (for up to 27 kV) suitable for application in very heavy
polluted environment
• Life time of more than 20 years

5.2. Operating Mechanism

• Magnetic actuator driven by energy from capacitor
• Bistable actuator with no standby or leakage current if actuator is not operating
• Mechanically linked poles to ensure reliable interruption of faults
• No electronics components inside the switch unit; in case of maintenance no access
to the switch unit on the top of the pole necessary
• Mechanical lock out with electrical and mechanical interlocking – if the lockout han-
dle is extended no closing of the switch unit must be possible
• Designed for operating temperatures of -40 up to +70 °C plus solar radiation
• Easy visible position indicator, located at the bottom of the recloser and sealed to
avoid any moisture ingress
• Magnetic actuator and kinematics are corrosion protected for reliable operation and
long life time
• Included heater to avoid condensation
• Sealed panel providing sufficient insulation from environment, dust and humidity
• removable panel for maintenance
• 10,000 load break operations
• Short circuit current interruption capability tested to recloser standard
• 200 fault current operations
• Very short dead time (down to 0.2 s), user adjustable

5.3. Housing of switch unit

• Painted mild steel housing or in stainless steel as option
• Lifting eyes, 2 on each side
• Rails to stand on for easy transport and installation
• 145 kg (@ 15-27 KV), 155kg (@ 38 KV)

5.4. Current transformer

• Integrated CT of conventional operating principle
• 800 : 1 CT ratio
• Tested in accordance to IEC 60044-1

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5.5. Voltage sensing

• Integrated voltage sensors to provide resistive voltage measurement
• High accuracy over a large range of temperature
• Providing conventional as well as low power interface characteristic
• Resistant against electro magnetic noise
• Suitable for metering applications
• Tested in accordance to IEC 60044-7

5.6. Interfaces
• Control cable to connect switch unit and Controller with 6m length as minimum
• Cable with special shielding for voltage measurement providing protection against
electromagnetic disturbances
• Weather proof connections on both switch unit and controller cubicle for easy
mounting
• NEMA type terminal connectors

5.7. Installation
• Recloser configurations for pole top or substation application
• Galvanized design
• Special design to support easy installation

5.8. Controller cubicle

• Standard version of recloser control in case (10” wide)
• Optional version with more interfaces in case (12” wide)
• Fixed mounted controller rack with retractable controller chassis
• GPO (general purpose outlet) for laptop or similar devices to country specific design
• Switch unit driver (electronic control for magnetic actuator) located in the controller
cabinet for improved EMC
• Document holder
• Optional lamp inside the cabinet
• Pole mounting frame with lifting eyes (two on each side)

5.9. Power supply

• Auxiliary power supply for 110-240 VAC or 48-240 VDC
• Optional power transformer supplying the auxiliary power directly off the HV line
• UPS (uninterruptible power supply) ensuring 48h standby if loss of auxiliary supply
• High performance batteries for a long life time and minimum maintenance
• Deep discharge protection functionality for higher battery performance

5.10. Control Features

Following Feature are required:

• Directional instantaneous phase fault overcurrent
• Directional instantaneous earth fault
• Directional time delayed phase fault overcurrent
• Directional time delayed earth fault
• Directional instantaneous sensitive earth fault
• Directional time delayed sensitive earth fault

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• Autoreclose
• Lockout
• Negative phase sequence overcurrent
• Thermal overload
• Inrush restraint
• Cold load pickup
• Under/overfrequency
• Circuit breaker fail
• Circuit breaker close fail
• Voltage dependent overcurrent
• Neutral voltage displacement
• CT supervision
• VT supervision
• Trip circuit supervision
• Battery and capacitor test and monitoring
• Programmable logic
• Loop automation by loss of voltage; Fault Locator
• Metering of power quality
• Load profile recording
• TCC for IEC, ANSII and Legacy curves
• TC-Curve editor
• Programmable BI / BO logic (AND / OR / NOT / XOR)

5.11. Controller features

• HMI Menu structure provides simple User access to all Controller settings, also to
the mappings of Binary Inputs, Binary outputs, 12x Function Keys , 8x tri color
LED’s (red, green, yellow) and Protection Element Inputs & Outputs which enables
User to Locally parameterise or modify the Controller scheme and set-up
• USB Front port for a potential-free connection with Portable Personal Computer for
Communications to avoid potential interferences between Relay and PC (RS 232 is
not potential-free!)
• Withdrawable Chassis – easy upgrade / replacement, minimises re-commissioning
effort
• Intuitive HMI and large sweet-spot Push-buttons
• Settable Binary Input/Output Matrix ; up to 25x BI and 8x BO for customer use (in to-
tal 33x BI and 14x BO)
• Flexibility in the number of Customer programmable Pushbuttons:- Local control
Push Buttons and external Binary Input controls
• Rear terminations are robust by using 4mm screw ring-crimp, high reliability
• Controller has multiple ordering options of Telecontrol Protocols and physical inter-
faces. Hardware design provides for Late-stage modification of interface by CoC
Engineers if necessary
• Overcurrent Protection elements are Bi-Directional with different settings for For-
ward and Reverse for using in multi feeder and automated ring networks (automatic
network reconfiguration)
• Default Instruments screens are user selectable
• Slip-in User definable LED and Push Button permanent Labels – easily to be
changed without tools;
• User definable Circuit Name/Identifier slip-in label
• User adjustable LCD Display language, any language (with latin letters) possible

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• Ability to parameterise or to program Controller, Protection Algorithms and Logic

Functions is provided by an engineered combination of standard RDL (Relay De-
scription Language) software modules and/or scheme logic

5.12. Optional Accessories

• Surge arresters
• Transformator for auxiliary supply voltage
• Additional pushbutton on/off

6. Test

6.1. Type Test

Type tests Specification criteria of acceptance

impulse withstand voltage test 1,2/50 C37.60 Pt.6.2 see table 4 ( C37.60 )
Power-frequency withstand voltage test 50/ 60Hz dry C37.60 Pt.6.2 see table 4 ( C37.60 )
Power-frequency withstand voltage test 50/ 60Hz wet C37.60 Pt.6.2 see table 4 ( C37.60 )
Partial discharge test dry C37.60 (Pt.6.6) < 10pC at 1.1 x U ( line to ground )
temp. rise test C37.60 Pt.6.9 see table 8 ( C37.60 )
minimum tripping current test C37.60 Pt.6.5 C 37.60
mech. operation test C37.60 Pt.6.11 10,000 operations without maintenance
three second short circuit withstand test IEC 60694
Interruption test C37.60 Pt.6.3 C 37.60
making test C37.60 Pt.6.4
cable charging current interrupting test C37.60 Pt.6.12
transformer magnetizing current interrupting test C37.60 Pt.6.13
control elements surge withstand capability test C37.60 Pt.6.14 test protocol shall be given by the sup-
plier

Additional tests Specification Criteria of acceptance

salt fog test with line to ground voltage > 300h leakage current <6mA
( water 500µs/cm; 3l/hm³ ) > 1000h without electrical failure
low and high temperature test IEC 62271-100 mech. function
temperature shock test -40°C till +65°C partial discharge test dry
5 cycles a 120 min. each temp ( without heater ) power-frequency withstand voltage test
dry
corrosion test +25°C till +65°C IEC 60068-2-30 mech. function after corrosion test
20 cycles a „12+12 hour cycle“ ( with heater ) no internal dewiness
operation under severe ice conditions IEC 62271-102 mech. function
tracking indices of creepage distance IEC 60112 CTI600M at material sample
tracking indices of creepage distance > 6mA / > 0.2As at material sample
water diffusion test > 100h / > 3kV/cm at material sample

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