Medium voltage products

UniSec
Air-insulated medium voltage secondary
distribution switchgear
Index

6 1. General specifications

10 2. Typical units

24 3. Main components

32 4. Mechanical interlocks

33 5. Protection devices

40 6. IEC classification

41 7. Internal arc safety

43 8. Recommendations for installation

49 9. Configuration software

50 10. Recycling

51 11. Applications

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UniSec – A superior switchgear range
UniSec is the result of ABB’s quest for continuous innovation,
following a vision to meet ever-changing market needs.
It provides long-term technical solutions for a world of
applications. Safety and reliability, user-friendly specifications
and installation, and sustainability have been the driving forces
in its development.
Ultimately convenient
Wherever your business is, UniSec always provides
the most direct route to solving your technical and
market challenges.
Always the optimum solution for different needs
UniSec brings the most versatile switchgear to the market,
with a very broad portfolio of functional units.
Fewer parts, all standardized and modularized, require less
service training and fewer competences.
Comfortable access for cable connection; simple solutions for
panel connectivity; easily removable circuit-breakers.
The design enables customization, even at the later project
stages, and easy modifications, fast replacement and
upgrading of main accessories.
UniSec brings you state-of-the-art control, monitoring and pro-
tection technology. From low-end self-powered protection relays
to high-end configurable terminals, available for all applications.
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Absolutely trustworthy
When people’s lives are on the line, they need to know
that safety and reliability are always UniSec’s main
concern.
Reliable and Safe
Reliability and service continuity are assured.
UniSec’s long life-cycle is assured by extensive product
testing and an unrivaled global service network.
The metallic partitions between busbars and cable compart-
ments is a further safety and service continuity feature.
Personnel safety is paramount. Safety features protect your
investment.
The UniSec range is fully designed and type tested according
to the IEC standard no. 62271-200, and has a high internal
arc withstandability rating.
Optional arc-protection solutions integrated in protection
relays limit the negative effects of the internal arc.
Genuinely adaptable
Any place, anywhere, with ABB’s global experience and
knowledge, UniSec will always have the answer for local
challenges and conditions.
Knowledge of the local markets served
by a global footprint
ABB operates in around 100 countries. That helps us
understands local markets and regulatory regimes. Wherever
you operate, we not only apply the relevant standards
and specifications but also deliver localized drawings,
documentation, training and eLearning packages.
Because identical UniSec switchgear and components
are produced and shipped in all parts of the world
from regional factories, delivery times are optimized,
quality is assured and supply is guaranteed.
Committed all the way
Backed by ABB’s global presence, financial strength
and sustainable approach to long-term development,
UniSec is here to make a difference.
A sustainable solution from a long-term player in the
global marketplace
ABB’s global presence, philosophy of continuous
development and financial strength mean you can rely on our
long-term commitment to making UniSec the leading brand in
secondary distribution air-insulated switchgear.
It combines high quality, state-of-the-art technology with
minimal environmental impact.
Support includes UniSec tools, services, product configurator,
eLearning, personalized training and product documentation.
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1. General specifications

Electrical switchgear specifications

Rated voltage kV 12 17.5 24
Test voltage (50-60 Hz x 1 min) kV 28 38 50
Impulse withstand voltage kV 75 95 125
Rated frequency Hz 50-60 50-60 50-60
Rated main busbar current A 630/1250 630/1250 630/1250
Rated normal current of apparatus
– VD4-HD4 removable circuit-breaker A 630/800 630/800 630
– GSec gas switch-disconnector A 630/800 630/800 630
Rated short time withstand current kA (3s) 16/21/25 (1) 16/21 16/21
Peak current kA 40/50/63 40/52.5 40/52.5
Internal arc withstand current (IAC AFLR) kA (1s) 12.5 12.5 12.5
Internal arc withstand current (IAC AFLR) kA (1s) 16 16 16
Internal arc withstand current (IAC AFLR) kA (1s) 21 21 21
(1)
25 kA 2s.

Designed for all applications
UniSec is ABB’s new air-insulated, metal-enclosed
switchgear, LSC2A-PM design, in accordance with loss of
service continuity definitions (IEC 62271-200).
UniSec offers these features:
− Air insulation of all live parts
− SF 6 switch-disconnector
− Removable circuit-breakers
− LSC2A service continuity classification
− Withdrawable circuit-breaker classified LSC2B service
continuity classification (to be released later)
− Complete portfolio of functional units and accessories
− Wide range of state-of-the-art protection relays, integrated
on circuit-breakers or separately mounted for protection,
control and metering.
Compliance with Standards
− IEC 62271-200
− EN 62271-200 in particular, with reference to the classifi-
cations introduced by the standards, UniSec switchgear is
defined as follows:
- classification of service continuity: LSC2A
- classification of the partitions: PM (Metallic partitions) for
units with switch-disconnector.

VD4/R-SEC HD4/R-SEC

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Available versions Surface treatment
– Internal arc fault tested in accordance with IEC 62271-200 The UniSec units are made of pre-galvanized sheet. The
– Arc proof according to IEC 62271-200 standards in the doors of the front panels and the switch-disconnector cover
arc proof on three sides version IAC AFLR (front, lateral, are painted grey RAL 7035. The surface appearance is gloss.
rear) 12.5 kA, 16 kA and 21 kA.
The versions with withdrawable circuit-breakers are part of the Fields of application
UniSec range and will be available in the next product release. − Medium voltage secondary power distribution
− Transformer substations
Available apparatus − Control and protection of feeders and power transformers
− GSec type gas switch-disconnector − Infrastructure
− VD4/R-SEC removable vacuum circuit-breakers − Airports
− HD4/R-SEC removable SF6 gas circuit-breakers − Hospitals, shopping centres
− VD4-SEC and HD4-SEC withdrawable circuit-breaker (to − Industries.
be released later).
Technical documentation
Normal service conditions To obtain in-depth information about technical and application
− Range of ambient temperature: –5 °C ... +40 °C aspects of the apparatus used in UniSec switchgear, please
− Maximum relative humidity without condensation: 95 % request the following publications:
− Minimum relative humidity without condensation: 5 % − VD4 circuit-breaker 1VCP000263
− Altitude: < 1000 m a.s.l. above the sea level. − HD4 circuit-breaker 1VCP000028
− Current transformers 1VLC000501
Degrees of protection − Voltage transformers 1VLC000572
− For enclosure IP 3X − REF615 1MRS756381
− For partition between compartments IP 2X − REF601 1MDS07202
− For mechanical operating equipment IP 3X. − REF610 1MRS756029

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1. General specifications
Design concept
Each unit is constructed entirely using pre-galvanized metal
sheets. Each unit consists of several compartments, which
are described in the following paragraphs.
Compartments
Each unit consists of two power compartments: cable [8] and
busbar [4] compartments.
Units can be fitted with an auxiliary circuits compartment [7],
where all the instruments and cabling are housed.
Arc-proof switchgear is normally provided with a duct for
evacuation of the gases produced by an arc. All the units are
accessible from the front and the maintenance and service
operations can therefore also be carried out with the switch-
gear wall mounted.
Units equipped with switch-disconnector are segregated from
each other by metallic partitions.
Main busbars
The busbar compartment contains the main busbar system
connected to the fixed upper contacts of the switch-discon-
nector. The main busbars are made of electrolytic copper up
to 1250 A. The system features flat busbars.
There is a busbar compartment along the whole length of the
switchgear.
Each unit is preset with holes for fixing to the floor and is
provided with bottom closure fitted with openings for medium
voltage cable passage.
8
All the units fitted with a door have a mechanical interlock
which only allows door opening under safe conditions.
There is a metal wiring duct in each unit to segregate the low
voltage circuits from the medium voltage circuits.
Switch-disconnector
Switch-disconnector compartment contains an SF6-insulated
3-position switch-disconnector type GSec.
The contacts of the switch-disconnector are housed in an
enclosure made of two materials: the top part is a moulded
resin case to guarantee the insulation level; the bottom part
is made of stainless steel to guarantee metallic partitions and
earthing between busbar compartment and cable compart-
ment.
This metallic partitions (classification PM - Metallic Parti-
tions according to the IEC 62271-200 Standard) guarantees
maximum safety for personnel in the case of intervention in
the cable compartment even with the busbar energized, for
example to replace the fuses or to check the cables.
Earthing switch
Each incoming/outgoing cable compartment can be fitted with
an earthing switch for cable earthing (apart from DRC unit).
Cable compartment
The switch-disconnector creates a metallic partition between
the cable and busbar compartment. It can contain different
apparatus according to the typical unit.
Terminals
The cable compartment contains the terminal bars for
connection of the power cables to the fixed lower isolating
contacts of the apparatus. The terminals are made of
electrolytic copper. They features flat busbars for the whole
range of currents.
Auxiliary circuits compartment
An auxiliary circuit compartment is available in either a basic
or large version depending on the required application.
The large version is normally used for protection relays.
Protection relays, secondary wiring and terminal blocks are
installed in this compartment.
Mechanism compartment
This compartment contains the switch-disconnector and
earthing switch operating mechanism, mechanical interlocks
and position indicators. Auxiliary contacts, trip coils and
voltage indicators are also fitted in this compartment.
Cables
Single and three-phase cables up to a maximum of two per
phase can be used depending on the rated voltage, the unit
dimensions and the cable cross section.
Three-phase cable shall be branched below the foor, then it
can be mounted as single-phase cables.
The switchgear can be wall-mounted in the station as cables
are easily accessible from the front.

4 4
7 7
1 1

5 5

6
8

1 - Switch-disconnector 5 - Mechanism compartment

2 - Fuses 6 - Actuator of the circuit-breaker
3 - Circuit-breaker 7 - Auxiliary circuits compartment
4 - Busbar compartment 8 - Cable compartment

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2. Typical units

List of available units

Code Description Width

190 mm 375 mm 500 mm 750 mm
SDC Switch-disconnector unit with cable • • •
SDS Switch-disconnector unit for sectionalizing • •
SDM Isolating unit with measurement with switch-disconnector •
SFC Switch-fuse combination unit with cable • •
SFS Switch-fuse combination unit for sectionalizing • •
SBC Switch-disconnector unit with circuit-breaker •
SBS Switch-disconnector unit with circuit-breaker for sectionalizing •
SBR Switch-disconnector unit reversed with circuit-breaker •
SFV Switch-fuse combination unit for measuring •
DRC Direct riser unit with cable • •
DRS Direct riser unit for sectionalizing • •
RLC/RRC Right and left cable side riser unit (for SBR units only) •

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SDC – Switch-disconnector unit with cable

Available unit widths 375 mm, 500 mm and 750 mm.

Switch-disconnector unit with cable is mainly used as an
incoming, ring or branch unit. The basic unit is equipped
with a 3-position switch-disconnector. The 3-position switch-
disconnector may be in one of three positions, “closed”,
“open” or “earthed”, therefore preventing incorrect operation.
Access to the cable compartment is possible in earthed
position. Inspection of cable connections and fault indica-
tors, when used, is easily carried out through the front-door
B
window.

C
A

Cubicle dimensions Weight Un Ir Ik

mm A x B x C kg kV A kA
375 x 1700 x 1070 140 (1) 12 630/800 25 (2 s)
500 x 1700 x 1070 160 (1) 17.5 630/800 21 (3 s)
750 x 1700 x 1070 185 (1) 24 630 21 (3 s)
(1)
No CT’s.

Reference Standard equipment Main optional equipment

GSec 3-position switch-disconnector 4 change-over contacts for closed and earthed positions
Switch- Operating mechanism with mechanical position indication Digital or conventional manometer with optional alarm contacts
disconnector Integrated voltage indicators Motor operation device
Enclosure of busbar compartment DIN or ring-core type current transformer (not in 375 mm unit)
Integrated basic auxiliary circuits compartment Accessories for specified internal arc classification
Mechanical interlockings Channel for control cables
Busbars Surge arresters
Enclosure of the cable compartment Anti condensation heater
Cable terminals Apparatus earthing bar
Cable entry with cable support Keys interlock
Unit
Through-going earthing bar Short-circuit indicator
Padlocks
Internal lighting
Large auxiliary circuits compartment
Voltage transformers (750 mm units)
Surge arresters (750 mm units)
Terminals for cables in parallel (750 mm units)

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2. Typical units

SDS – Switch-disconnector unit for sectionalizing

Available unit widths 375 mm and 500 mm.

Switch-disconnector unit for sectionalizing is used together
with the riser unit. The standard version is equipped with a
3-position switch-disconnector for sectionalizing the busbars.
Earthing facility is always provided as standard.
The 500 mm wide units can be equipped with CT’s and VT’s
(VT’s only when lower busbar exit is to the left).

C
A

Cubicle dimensions Weight Un Ir Ik

mm A x B x C kg kV A kA
375 x 1700 x 1070 145 (1) 12 630/800 25 (2 s)
500 x 1700 x 1070 165 (1) 17.5 630/800 21 (3 s)
(1)
No CT’s or VT’s. 24 630 21 (3 s)

Reference Standard equipment Main optional equipment

GSec 3-position switch-disconnector 4 change-over contacts for closed and earthed positions
Switch- Operating mechanism with mechanical position indication Digital or conventional manometer with optional alarm contacts
disconnector Integrated voltage indicators Motor operation device
Enclosure of busbar compartment DIN-type current transformer (not in 375 mm unit)
Integrated basic auxiliary circuits compartment DIN-type voltage transformers (in 500 mm unit with lower busbar exit to left)
Mechanical interlockings Accessories for specified internal arc classification
Busbars Channel for control cables
Bottom cover Anti condensation heater
Unit
Through-going earthing bar Apparatus earthing bar
Internal lighting
Keys interlock
Padlocks
Large auxiliary circuits compartment

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SDM – Isolating unit with measurement with switch-disconnector

Unit available in the 750 mm width.

The isolating unit with measurement
with switch-disconnector includes the
measurement and isolating functions in
a single device and can be used instead
of the SDS + DRS units when less
space is available.
The standard version features a three-
position switch-disconnector and allows
B the main busbars to be isolated and
their relative earthing (always available).
The 750 mm wide units can be
equipped with voltage and current
transformers. Only DIN current
transformers can be used. Optional
measuring transformers can be
connected on either the supply or load
sides of the current transformers.
C A Isolator on left Isolator on right

Cubicle dimensions Weight Un Ir Ik

mm A x B x C kg kV A kA
750 x 1700 x 1070 185 (1) 12 630/800 25 (2 s)
(1)
No CT’s or VT’s. 17,5 630/800 21 (3 s)
24 630 21 (3 s)

Reference Standard equipment Main optional equipment

GSec 3-position switch-disconnector 4 change-over contacts for closed and earthed positions
Switch- Operating mechanism with mechanical position indication Digital or conventional manometer with optional alarm contacts
disconnector Integrated voltage indicators Motor operation device
Enclosure of busbar compartment Current transformers to DIN standards (always provided)
Integrated basic auxiliary circuits compartment Voltage transformers to DIN standards
Mechanical interlockings Accessories for specified internal arc classification
Busbars Channel for control cables
Bottom cover Anti condensation heater
Unit
Through-going earthing bar Apparatus earthing bar
Internal lighting
Large auxiliary circuits compartment
Surge arresters
Cable terminals

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2. Typical units

SFC – Switch-fuse combination unit with cable

Available unit widths 375 mm and 500 mm.

Fused switch-disconnector unit type SFC, is primarily used
for transformer protection. The unit is equipped with a
3-position switch-disconnector and with earthing switch.
For fuse earthing, the integrated earthing switch operates
on the upstream side and separate earthing switch operates
on the downstream side of the fuses. The mechanism used
is a double spring mechanism with automatic fuse-tripping.
Access to the cable compartment is possible in earthed-
B
position. Inspection of cable connections and fault indicators
when used, is easily carried out through the front door
window.

C
A

Cubicle dimensions Weight Un Ir Ik IkAp(*) Max fuse rating

mm A x B x C kg kV A kA kAp A
(1)
375 x 1700 x 1070 145 12 630/800 25 (2 s) 5 125
(1)
500 x 1700 x 1070 165 17.5 630/800 21 (3 s) 5 80
(1)
No fuses. 24 630 21 (3 s) 5 80
(*)
Making capacity EF 230

Reference Standard equipment Main optional equipment

3-position switch-disconnector 4 change-over contacts for closed and earthed positions
Operating mechanism with mechanical position indication Digital or conventional manometer with optional alarm contacts
GSec Integrated voltage indicators Motor operation device
Switch-
disconnector Opening tripping coil
Closing tripping coil
1 change-over contact for fuse tripped indication
Enclosure of busbar compartment Accessories for specified internal arc classification
Integrated basic auxiliary circuits compartment Channel for control cables
Mechanical interlockings Apparatus earthing bar
Fuse tripping indication Anti condensation heater
Busbars Internal lighting
Unit (1)
Earthing switch for lower fuse holder (EF 230) Fuses DIN-type
Fuse base Keys interlock
Cable terminals Padlocks
Cable entry with cable support Large auxiliary circuits compartment
Through-going earthing bar
(1)
DIN Fuses: 292 & 442 mm @ 12-17.5 kV
442 mm @ 24 kV

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SFS – Switch-fuse combination unit for sectionalizing

Available unit widths 375 mm and 500 mm.

The unit type SFS is used when a sectionalizing unit with fuse
protection is needed. For fuse earthing, the integrated earth-
ing switch operates on the upstream side and separate earth-
ing switch operates on the downstream side of the fuses.
The mechanism used is a double spring mechanism with
automatic fuse tripping. Access to the cable compartment is
only possible in earthed-position. Lower busbar connection to
the left is possible.
B

C
A

Cubicle dimensions Weight Un Ir Ik IkAp(*) Max fuse rating

mm A x B x C kg kV A kA kAp A
(1)
375 x 1700 x 1070 155 12 630/800 25 (2 s) 5 125
(1)
500 x 1700 x 1070 170 17.5 630/800 21 (3 s) 5 80
(1)
No fuses. 24 630 21 (3 s) 5 80
(*)
Making capacity EF 230

Reference Standard equipment Main optional equipment

3-position switch-disconnector 4 change-over contacts for closed and earthed positions
Operating mechanism with mechanical position indication Digital or conventional manometer with optional alarm contacts
GSec Integrated voltage indicators Motor operation device
Switch-
disconnector Opening tripping coil
Closing tripping coil
1 change-over contact for fuse tripped indication
Enclosure of busbar compartment Accessories for specified internal arc classification
Integrated basic auxiliary circuits compartment Channel for control cables
Mechanical interlockings Apparatus earthing bar
Fuse tripping with indication Anti condensation heater
Unit Busbars Internal lighting
(1)
Earthing switch for lower fuse holder (EF 230) DIN-type fuses
Bottom cover Large auxiliary circuits compartment
Fuse base
Through-going earthing bar
(1)
DIN Fuses: 292 & 442 mm @ 12-17.5 kV
442 mm @ 24 kV

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2. Typical units

SBC – Switch-disconnector unit with circuit-breaker

Available unit width 750 mm.

The circuit-breaker unit, type SBC is designed for control and
protection of distribution lines, networks, motors, transform-
ers, capacitor banks, etc. The unit can be equipped with
a vacuum or a SF 6-gas circuit-breaker. The breaker is rail
mounted and fixed to the busbars. To achieve the disconnect-
ing function a 3-position switch-disconnector with an earthing
switch is mounted between the breaker and busbars.
The door is mechanically interlocked with the switch-discon-
B
nector‘s earthing position to provide personnel safety. The
unit is designed to be equipped with CTs and VTs (Standard
DIN size, see main components). Alternatively a circuit-break-
er with integrated current sensor and relay is available.

C A

Cubicle dimensions Weight Un Ir Ik IkAp(*)

mm A x B x C kg kV A kA kAp
750 x 1700 x 1070 335 (1) 12 630/800 25 (2 s) 63
(1)
No CT’s or VT’s. 17.5 630/800 21 (3 s) 52.5
24 630 21 (3 s) 52.5
(*)
Making capacity ES 230

Reference Standard equipment Main optional equipment

GSec 3-position switch-disconnector 4 change-over contacts for closed and earthed positions
Switch- Operating mechanism with mechanical position indication Digital or conventional manometer with optional alarm contacts
disconnector Integrated voltage indicators Motor operation device
Opening mechanism with mechanical position indication
VD4 - HD4 Motor operation device
and close-open push-button
Circuit-breaker
Removable circuit-breaker, vacuum or SF6 gas type Current sensors
Enclosure of busbar compartment DIN or ring-core type current transformer
Integrated basic auxiliary circuits compartment DIN-type voltage transformer
Mechanical interlockings Accessories for specified internal arc classification
Busbars Channel for control cables
Enclosure of the cable compartment Anti condensation heater
Cable terminals Internal lighting
Unit
Cable entry with cable support Apparatus earthing bar
Earthing switch for cable terminals (ES 230) Wide range of protection relays
Through-going earthing bar Keys interlock
Padlocks
Surge arresters
Large auxiliary circuits compartment

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SBS – Switch-disconnector unit with circuit-breaker for
sectionalizing
Available unit width 750 mm.
Switch-disconnector unit with circuit-breaker for sectionalizing
is used together with the riser unit. The standard units are
equipped with a 3-position switch-disconnector in series
with a circuit-breaker for sectionalizing the busbar. The unit
is equipped with a vacuum or a SF6-gas circuit-breaker. The
breaker is rail mounted and fixed to the busbars. Earthing
facility on the switch-disconnector is always included.
The door is mechanically interlocked with the switch-discon-
B nector‘s earthing position to give personnel safety. The unit
is designed to be equipped with CTs (Standard DIN size).
Alternatively a circuit-breaker with integrated current sensor
and relay is available.

C A

Cubicle dimensions Weight Un Ir Ik IkAp (*)

mm A x B x C kg kV A kA kAp
750 x 1700 x 1070 355 (1) 12 630/800 25 (2 s) 63
(1)
No CT’s. 17.5 630/800 21 (3 s) 52.5
24 630 21 (3 s) 52.5
(*)
Making capacity ES 230

Reference Standard equipment Main optional equipment

GSec 3-position switch-disconnector 4 change-over contacts for closed and earthed positions
Switch- Operating mechanism with mechanical position indication Digital or conventional manometer with optional alarm contacts
disconnector Integrated voltage indicators Motor operation device for switch-disconnector
Opening mechanism with mechanical position indication
VD4 - HD4 Motor operation device
and close-open push-button
Circuit-breaker
Removable circuit-breaker, vacuum or SF6 gas type
Enclosure of busbar compartment DIN-type current transformer
Integrated basic auxiliary circuits compartment Accessories for specified internal arc classification
Mechanical interlockings Channel for control cables
Busbars Anti condensation heater
Earthing switch for cable terminals (ES 230) Apparatus earthing bar
Unit
Bodemplaat Internal lighting
Through-going earthing bar Wide range of protection relays
Keys interlock
Padlocks
Large auxiliary circuits compartment

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2. Typical units

SBR – Switch-disconnector unit reversed with circuit-breaker

Available unit width 750 mm.

Switch-disconnector unit reversed with circuit-
breaker is used together with the 190 mm direct
cable riser unit. SBR unit allows opening and earth-
ing the switch-disconnector while leaving the cable
compartment supplied.
The standard units are equipped with a 3-position
switch-disconnector in series with a circuit-breaker.
The unit is equipped with a vacuum or SF6-gas
B
circuit-breaker. The cable compartment is mechani-
cally locked; the circuit-breaker compartment is
interlocked with the switch-disconnector by key.
The CB door is mechanically interlocked with the
swtch-disconnector’s earthing position to en-
sure personnel safety. The unit is designed to be
equipped with CTs, combisensor and toroidal.
Alternatively a circuit-breaker with integrated cur-
rent sensor and relay is available.
C A

Cubicle dimensions Weight Un Ir Ik IkAp(*) IkAp (**)

mm A x B x C kg kV A kA kAp kAp
750 x 1700 x 1070 335 (1) 12 400/630 16 (1 s) 63 5
(1)
No CT’s. 17.5 400/630 16 (1 s) 52.5 5
24 400/630 16 (1 s) 52.5 5
(*)
Making capacity ES 230
(**)
Making capacity EF 230

Reference Standard equipment Main optional equipment

GSec 3-position switch-disconnector 4 change-over contacts for closed and earthed positions
Switch- Operating mechanism with mechanical position indication Digital or conventional manometer with optional alarm contacts
disconnector Integrated voltage indicators
Opening mechanism with mechanical position indication
VD4 - HD4 Motor operation device
and close-open push-button
Circuit-breaker
Removable circuit-breaker, vauum or SF6 gas type Current sensors
DIN-type current transformer or combisensores, installed in busbars
Integrated basic auxiliary circuits compartment
compartment
Mechanical interlockings Ring-core current transformer, installed in the bottom
Busbars Earthing switch in busbar compartment (EF 230)
Enclosure of the cable compartment Accessories for specified internal arc classification
Earthing switch in cable compartment (ES 230) Channel for control cables
Unit Through-going earthing bar Anti condensation heater
Internal lighting
Apparatus earthing bar
Keys interlock
Padlocks
Wide range of protection relays
Large auxiliary circuits compartment

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SFV – Switch-fuse combination unit for measuring

Available unit width 500 mm.

Switch-fuse combination unit for measuring type SFV, is
primarily used for voltage metering. The unit is equipped with
a 3-position switch-disconnector and with earthing switch.
For fuse earthing, the integrated earthing switch operates
on the upstream side and separate earthing switch operates
on the downstream side of the fuses. The mechanism used
is a double spring mechanism with automatic fuse-tripping.
Voltage transformers are placed on the floor of the unit to
B
provide the measuring function.

C
A

Cubicle dimensions Weight Un Ir Ik IkAp(*) Max fuse rating

mm A x B x C kg kV A kA kAp A
500 x 1700 x 1070 165 (1) 12 630/800 25 (2 s) 5 125
(1)
No fuses and VT’s. 17.5 630/800 21 (3 s) 5 80
24 630 21 (3 s) 5 80
(*)
Making capacity EF 230

Reference Standard equipment Main optional equipment

3-position switch-disconnector 4 change-over contacts for closed and earthed positions

GSec Operating mechanism with mechanical position indication Digital or conventional manometer with optional alarm contacts
Switch- Integrated voltage indicators Opening tripping coil
disconnector Closing tripping coil
1 change-over contact for fuse tripped indication
Enclosure of busbar compartment Accessories for specified internal arc classification
Integrated basic auxiliary circuits compartment Channel for control cables
Mechanical interlockings Apparatus earthing bar
Fuse tripping system Anti condensation heater
Busbars Internal lighting
Unit
Earthing switch for lower fuse holder (EF 230) Keys interlock
Fuse base Padlocks
(1)
Din type voltage trasformers DIN-type fuses
Bottom cover Large auxiliary circuits compartment
Through-going earthing bar
(1)
DIN Fuses: 292 & 442 mm @ 12-17.5 kV
442 mm @ 24 kV

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2. Typical units

DRC – Direct riser unit with cable

Available unit width 375 mm and 500 mm.

To connect cables directly to the busbars, a direct riser unit
is available. The lower front door is fixed and can only be
opened with a tool.
The door has a window for inspection.

C
A

Cubicle dimensions Weight Un Ir Ik

mm A x B x C kg kV A kA
375 x 1700 x 1070 120 12 630/800 25 (2 s)
500 x 1700 x 1070 135 (1) 17.5 630/800 21 (3 s)
(1)
No CT’s 24 630 21 (3 s)

Reference Standard equipment Main optional equipment

Enclosure of busbar compartment
Integrated basic auxiliary circuits compartment
Mechanical interlockings
Busbars and insulators
Unit Enclosure of cable compartment
Cable terminals
Cable entry with cable support
Integrated voltage indicators
Through-going earthing bar
Accessories for specified internal arc classification
Channel for control cables
DIN-type current transformer (not in 375 mm unit)
Apparatus earthing bar
Anti condensation heater
Internal lighting
Surge arresters
Large auxiliary circuits compartment

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DRS – Direct riser unit for sectionalizing

Available unit width 375 mm and 500 mm.

Direct riser unit for sectionalizing, type DRS, connects the
busbar to the bottom of a sectionalizing unit with circuit-
breaker or switch-disconnector. The 500 mm wide unit can be
used as a metering unit with space for 3 CTs and 3 VTs
(VT’s are possible only when lower busbar exit is to the left).
The lower front door is fixed to the unit and has to be released
with a tool. The door has a window for inspection.

C
A

Cubicle dimensions Weight Un Ir Ik

mm A x B x C kg kV A kA
(1)
375 x 1700 x 1070 120 12 630/800 25 (2 s)
(1)
500 x 1700 x 1070 135 17.5 630/800 21 (3 s)
(1)
No CT’s and VT’s 24 630 21 (3 s)

Reference Standard equipment Main optional equipment

Enclosure of busbar compartment Accessories for specified internal arc classification
Integrated basic auxiliary circuits compartment Channel for control cables
Mechanical interlockings DIN- type current transformer (not in 375 mm unit)
(1)
Busbars and insulators DIN-type voltage transformers (not in 375 mm unit)
Unit
Enclosure with bus riser bars Apparatus earthing bar
Integrated voltage indicators Anti condensation heater
Bottom cover Internal lighting
Through-going earthing bar Large auxiliary circuits compartment
(1)
VT’s left exit only

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2. Typical units

RLC/RRC – Lateral cable risers, left and right (for SBR unit only)

Unit available in the 190 mm width.

B B

C C
A A
RLC RRC

Cubicle dimensions Weight Un Ir Ik

mm A x B x C kg kV A kA
190 x 1700 x 1070 80 12 400/630 16 (1 s)
17.5 400/800 16 (1 s)
24 400/630 16 (1 s)

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Weights

Estimated weights of basic units

1700 mm high basic units with 630 A main busbars and
without CT‘s VT‘s or fuses.

Width Type of unit (kg)

(mm) (1) (1) (2) (2) (1) (1) (1) (2) (1) (1)
SDC SDS SFC SFS SBC SBS SBR SFV DRC DRS
375 140 145 145 155 – – – – 120 120
500 160 165 165 170 – – – 165 135 135
750 – – – – 335 355 335 – – –
(1)
No CT’s or VT’s.
(2)
No fuses.

Width Type of unit (kg)

(mm)
RLC RRC
190 80 80
750 – –

Estimated weight of components

Current transformers Fuses

12/17.5 kV 22 kg 3 fuses 19 kg
24 kV 33 kg
Arc ducts (1700 mm in height)
Voltage transformers Width 375 14 kg
12/17.5 kV 20 kg Width 500 17 kg
24 kV 35 kg Width 750 30 kg

Circuit-breaker
VD4/R 90 kg
HD4/R 105 kg

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3. Main components

Plug-in vacuum circuit-breaker

The vacuum circuit-breaker VD4/R-SEC has been specially
designed for UniSec switchgear. The switching capacity is
sufficient for any conditions arising from switching of the
equipment as well as from system components under normal
operating and fault conditions.
Vacuum circuit-breakers have particular advantages for use in
power systems where frequent switching with normal oper-
ating currents is required. VD4 vacuum circuit-breakers are
equipped with a stored-energy spring mechanism suitable
for normal operating sequence, and also for autoreclosing
sequence (O-0.3s-CO-15s-CO). They have exceptionally high
operating reliability and long life.
The breaker poles, designed in column form, include vacuum
interrupters installed in tubular epoxy resin insulators.
Breaking technique
The current-breaking process in a vacuum circuit-breaker dif-
fers from all other CBs which use an arc quenching medium
like oil or gas. After separation of the current-carrying con-
tacts, the contact material has to generate the charge carriers
by itself which are required to pass the current through the
vacuum to the natural current zero. For normal currents up to
about 10 kA this effect is characterized as “diffuse vacuum
arc”. Without special measures contraction of the diffuse
vacuum arc occurs at higher levels, which results in overheat-
ing and overall erosion of the contacts.
These effects will be avoided by magnetically forced motion
of the plasma arc due to spiral contacts. Since high dielectric
strength can be reached in the vacuum, even with minimum
distances, interruption of the circuit is also guaranteed when
separation of the contacts takes place a few milliseconds
before passage of the current through natural zero.
The special geometry of the contacts and the material used,
as well as the limited duration and low voltage of the arc,
guarantee minimum contact wear and long life.
Furthermore, the vacuum prevents their oxidation and con-
tamination.
Standard equipment
1 closing push-button
2 opening push-button
3 operation counter
4 mechanical signaling devices for circuit-breaker open/closed
5 manual spring charging handle
6 mechanical signaling device for closing springs
charged/discharged
7 kit 1: set of five open/closed auxiliary contacts.
Un = 24…250V AC-DC
8 kit 2: shunt opening release (M01), they allow the remote
opening of the apparatus.
Power supply voltage:
− 24 - 30 - 48 - 60 - 110 - 125 - 220 - 250 V DC
− 24 - 48 - 60 - 110 - 120...127 - 220...240 V 50 Hz
− 110 - 120 - 127 - 220 - 240 V 60 Hz
9 kit 3: key lock in open position with different or the same
keys.

Technical data VD4/L-SEC – VD4/R-SEC

Rated voltage 12 kV 17.5 kV 24 kV
Rated frequency [Hz] 50/60 50/60 50/60
Rated lighting impulse withstand voltage [kV] 75 95 125
Rated power frequency withstand voltage [kV] 28 38 50
Rated current [A] 630/800 630/800 630
Rated short-circuit breaking current [kA] 12/16/20/25(1) 12/16/21 12/16/21
Rated short-circuit making current [kA] 30/40/50/63 30/40/54.6 30/40/54.6
Rated short-circuit duration [s] 3 3 3
Pole centres [mm] 230 230 230
(1)
25 kA - 2s

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Gas circuit-breaker removable version
HD4/R-SEC SF6 medium voltage circuit-breakers, have been
specially designed for installation in UniSec cubicles, and are
equipped with right-hand operating mechanism. They use SF6
gas to extinguish the electric arc and as the insulating means.
They are constructed using the separate pole technique.
The operating mechanism is the ESH type with stored energy,
free release, and with closing and opening independent of
operator action. By adding electrical accessories, remote con-
trol is possible. Construction is compact, sturdy and of limited
weight. The HD4/R-SEC are systems with lifelong sealed
pressure (IEC 60271-1 Standards).
Breaking technique
SF6 is an inert gas with excellent insulating properties. Thanks
to its special thermal and chemical stability, SF6 maintains its
characteristics over a long time, ensuring a high level of reli-
ability for the circuit-breakers.
The blasting and cooling effect of SF6 and the special shape
of the contacts, gradually quenches the electric arc and rap-
idly restores the dielectric properties, without re-ignition. This
process results in very low over-voltage values and short arc
duration. These characteristics make HD4/R-SEC the ideal
circuit-breaker in MV distribution substations.
Standard equipment
1 closing push-button
2 opening push-button
3 operation counter
4 mechanical signaling devices for circuit-breaker open/closed
5 manual spring charging handle coupling
6 mechanical signaling device for closing springs
charged/discharged
7 kit 1: set of five open/closed auxiliary contacts.
Un = 24…250V AC-DC
8 kit 2: shunt opening release (M01), they allow the remote
opening of the apparatus.
Power supply voltage:
− 24 - 30 - 48 - 60 - 110 - 125 - 220 - 250 V DC
− 24 - 48 - 60 - 110 - 120...127 - 220...240 V 50 Hz
− 110 - 120 - 127 - 220 - 240 V 60 Hz.
9 kit 3: key lock in open position with different or the same
keys.
Two-level pressure switch
− First level - intervention for low pressure: the indication
is given when the gas pressure drops from 380 kPa abso-
lute to a value under 310 kPa absolute.
− Second level - intervention for insufficient pressure: the
indication is given when the gas pressure drops to below
280 kPa absolute.
The pressure switch must be requested at the time of order-
ing because it must be mounted and tested in the factory.
Circuit-breaker locking device with lamps for insufficient
SF 6 gas pressure
This device can only be supplied for circuit-breakers provided
with a pressure switch.
The locking circuit is an optional application and can only be
installed by ABB.
The following configurations are available:
A - Circuit for automatic circuit-breaker opening with three
signaling lamps.
B - Circuit for locking the circuit-breaker in the position it is
found in, with three signaling lamps.

Technical Data HD4/R-SEC

Rated voltage 12 kV 17.5 kV 24 kV
Rated frequency [Hz] 50/60 50/60 50/60
Rated lighting impulse withstand voltage [kV] 75 95 125
Rated power frequency withstand voltage [kV] 28 38 50
Rated current [A] 630/800 630/800 630
Rated short-circuit breaking current [kA] 12/16/20/25(1) 12/16/21 12/16/21
Rated short-circuit making current [kA] 30/40/50/63 30/40/54.6 30/40/54.6
Rated short-circuit duration [s] 3 3 3
Pole centres [mm] 230 230 230
(1)
25 kA - 2s

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3. Main components
Vacuum and Gas circuit-breaker accessories
Spring charging geared motor (MS)
This automatically changes the operating mechanism springs
after the closing operating.
Power supply voltage:
− 24...30 - 48...60 - 110...130 - 220...250 V DC
− 100...130 - 220...250 V 50/60 Hz
Shunt closing release (MC)
This is an electromechanical device which, following energisa-
tion of an electromagnet, activates the operating mechanism
release lever making the circuit-breaker close.
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Additional shunt opening release (M02)
This is an electromechanical device which, following energisa-
tion of an electromagnet, activates the operating mechanism
release lever making the circuit-breaker open.
Undervoltage release (MU)
This makers the circuit-breaker open when the relative power
supply voltage drops or is cut off.
Power supply voltage:
− 24 - 30 - 48 - 60 - 110 - 125 - 220 - 250 V DC
− 24 - 48 - 60 - 110 - 120...127 - 220...240 V 50 Hz
− 110 - 120 - 127 - 220 - 240 V 60 Hz.
GSec gas switch-disconnectors
GSec is an SF6-insulated 3-position switch-disconnector.
The contacts of the switch-disconnectors are housed in an en-
closure made of two materials: the top part is a moulded resin
case to guarantee the insulation level; the bottom part is made
of stainless steel to guarantee metallic partitions and earthing
between busbar compartment and cable compartment.
This guarantee maximum personnel safety in the case of
interventions in the cable compartment even with the main
busbars supplied with power, for example to replace one or
more fuses or to check the cables.
The switch-disconnector can be used in combination with
fuses, for example for protection of transformers.
Actuator
The GSec actuator can be accessed directly from the front
and allows easy plug and play installation and replacement of
accessories. The GSec actuator has separate operating seats
for the isolation and earthing operations.
The GSec uses two different types of actuators:
− type 1 with single spring for closing and opening opera-
tions. It can be operated by lever and motor;
− type 2 with double springs for closing and opening
operations. It can be operated by push-buttons (springs
charging with lever) or motor opening and closing releases.
In case of emergency both actuators can be operated
manually, by means of the operating lever (type 1) or by
means of the push-buttons (type 2), even if equipped with
motor operator. The normal power supply voltages of the motor
and releases are:
− 24 - 60 V AC/DC – Low voltage version (for 48-60 V AC/DC
type 2 operating mechanisms)
− 110 - 220 V AC/DC – High voltage version.
Actuator type 1 - With independent operation on
exceeding dead centre
This enables rapid manual or motor operated closing and
opening of the switch-disconnector with operating speed in-
dependent of the operator. Closing or opening takes place by
charging the above-mentioned spring (manually or by motor)
until it exceeds dead centre. It also carries out rapid manual
closing of the earthing switch with operating speed independ-
ent of the operator.
Actuator type 2 - Stored energy device with independent
operation
This enables rapid manual closing of the switch-disconnector
with operation independent of the operator, obtained by
means of a spring charged until it exceeds dead centre.
The operation cycle takes place with the following sequence:
− charging of opening and closing springs by means of lever
or motor operator
− closing of the switch-disconnector by means of push-but-
ton or closing release
− opening of the switch-disconnector by means of push-
button or opening release or by means of a release system
activated by the fuse striker in the case of even a single
fuse blowing without re-charging of spring.
The actuator type 2 also carries out rapid manual closing of
the earthing switch with operating speed independent of the
operator.
Tripping times of GSec actuators
Motor operated or manual single spring operating
mechanism (without coils)
1
0
T T
T (motor operated, including spring loading and opening/closing) < 5 sec
T (manual) = depending on operator for the spring loading phase
0 = with disconnector in “open” position
1 = with disconnector in “closed” position
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3. Main components

Manual double spring operating mechanism Motor operated double spring operating mechanism
(without or without coils) (coils always included)

1 1

0 0
T1 T2 T3 T1 T2

T1 (spring loading) = depending on operator T1 (spring loading + closing) < 7 sec

T2 (closing) = 0.3 sec T2 (opening) = 0.3 sec
T3 (opening) = 0.3 sec 0 = with disconnector in “open” position
0 = with disconnector in “open” position 1 = with disconnector in “closed” position
1 = with disconnector in “closed” position

The opening/closing operations can be carried out by means

of pushbuttons or coils (if remote control is used).

Electrical characteristics of the GSec switch-disconnector

Rated voltage kV 12 17.5 24
Withstand voltage (50–60 Hz/1 min) kV 28 38 50
Impulse withstand voltage kV 75 95 125
Rated frequency Hz 50-60 50-60 50-60
Rated normal current (40 °C) A 630/800 630/800 630
Rated short-time withstand current (2 s) kA 25 21 21
Rated short-time making capacity (peak current) kA 63 52.5 52.5
Breaking capacity
- Mainly active load A 630/800 630/800 630
- No-load transformers A ... 16 ... 16 ... 16
- No-load cables/feeders A ... 50 ... 50 ... 50
- Ring circuits A 630/800 630/800 630
- Electrical endurance line (1) class E3 E3 E3
- Electrical endurance earth (1) class E2 E2 E2
(2)
- Mechanical endurance line class M2 M2 M2
- Mechanical endurance earth (3) class M0 M0 M0
(1) (2) (3)
Up to 5 making. Up to 5000 operations. Up to 1000 operations.

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GSec gas switch-disconnectors accessories
Accessories
1 Key locks
These allow the apparatus to be locked in the closed or open
position. It is possible to combine a maximum of four key
locks.There are three types of available keys: standard type,
RONIS and PROFALUX.
2 Padlocks
These allow the apparatus to be locked in the closed or open
position. It is possible to combine a maximum of three
padlocks for line and/or earth.
3 Auxiliary contacts
These signal the position of the apparatus.
4 change-over contacts for the line position and 4 change-
over contacts for earth position are available.
Contact specifications:
− change-over contacts for normally “open” and normally
“closed” positions
− 250 V AC, 16 A
− 250 V DC, 0.3 A.
4 Opening release (only for type 2 actuator)
This is an electromechanical device which, following energisa-
tion of an electromagnet, activates the remote opening of the
line switch-disconnector.
Power supply voltages:
− 24 - 60 V AC/DC - Low voltage version
− 110 - 220 V AC/DC - High voltage version.
5 Closing release (only for type 2 actuator)
This is an electromechanical device which, following energisa-
tion of an electromagnet, activates the remote closing of the
line switch-disconnector.
Power supply voltages:
− 24 - 60 V AC/DC - Low voltage version
− 110 - 220 V AC/DC - High voltage version.
6 Motor operating device
This carries out automatic charging of the actuator closing
and opening springs for types 1 and 2 actuators. After
switch-disconnector closing, the geared motor immediately
recharges the springs. In the case of a power cut or during
maintenance work, the closing spring can be charged
manually (by means of the lever).
Power supply voltages:
− 24 - 60 V AC/DC – Low voltage version
− 110 - 220 V AC/DC – High voltage version
7 Voltage indicator lamps (VPIS)
These can be supplied with one or two sets of three lamps
integrated in the mechanism compartment. The device is pre-
set with sockets for checking phase concordance. It can be
combined with the crosspiece with capacitive insulators.
8 Contact signalling fuse blown
When a fuse blows, special kinematics activate a signalling
contact.
9 Temperature compensated pressure switch(1)
The pressure switch allows monitoring of the gas pressure
and provide an alarm signaling low pressure.
The device provides the following indications.
− correct operating pressure (ok)
− low pressure (low): indication of the minimum gas level for
which operation of the disconnector is guaranteed
− pressure insufficient (very low): the disconnector cannot be
operated.
10 Manometer (1)
The manometer provide visual monitoring of the pressure of
the gas.
(1)
Specify the request at the time of order.
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3. Main components

ABB CEF fuses for protecting the transformer (IEC 60282-1/DIN 43625)
Three fuses (one fuse for each phase) for transformer protec-
tion can be connected in series with the switch-disconnector.
Selection of the fuse according to the voltage and power of
the transformer must be made in conformity with the data
indicated in the table.
Transformer protection and selection of fuses
The usage table given below takes the required conditions
into account, i.e. sufficiently high rated current to avoid
untimely fuse blowing during the no-load connection stage
and, in any case, of a value which guarantees protection of
the machine against faults on the low voltage side.

Choice of fuse links for transformer protection

Transformer Transformer rating [kVA] Fuse rated

rated voltage 25 50 75 100 125 160 200 250 315 400 500 630 800 1000 1250 1600 voltage
[kV] CEF Fuse-link In [A] [kV]

3 16 25 25 40 40 50 63 80 100 125 – – – – – –
5 10 16 25 25 25 40 40 50 63 80 100 125 – – – – 3.6/7.2
6 6 16 16 25 25 25 40 40 50 63 80 100 125 – – –
10 6 10 16 16 16 20 20 25 31.5 40 50 63 80 100 125 –
12
12 6 6 10 16 16 16 20 20 25 40 40 50 63 80 100 125
15 6 6 10 10 16 16 16 20 20 25 40 40 50 63 80 80 17.5
20 6 6 6 10 10 16 16 16 20 20 25 31.5 40 50 63 80
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24 6 6 6 6 10 10 16 16 16 20 20 25 40 40 50 63

The CEF/CEF-TCU are recommended fuse types to be used

with UniSec switch-disconnector panels. The CEF-TCU is
a new type for Temperature Control Units (TCU). This is a
tripping device integrated with the striker of HV fuses which
operates whenever the permitted temperature in switchgear
is exceeded. If a temperature that is too high occurs the TCU
activates the striker releasing the switch-disconnector which
opens the electric circuit and avoids further temperature
increase. The striker also performs its main role operating in
case of short-circuit. Fuse-links equipped with the Tempera-
ture Control Unit are compatible with standard fuse-links.
Striker force and striker energy as well as dimensions and all
fuse ratings are in accordance with CEF type fuses manu-
factured so far and with IEC Standards. To differentiate fuses
with TCU from standard fuses, additional catalogue numbers
have been generated and markings are provided on the fuse
body.

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Transformers and sensors
Conventional instrument transformers
Conventional instrument transformer technology is well known
and extensively used in various applications. The design is
appropriate to provide protection of metering system against
over-currents, over-voltages or any other faulty conditions in
the network that need to be analyzed and further processed.
The current & voltage transformers for UniSec comply with the
IEC 60044-2 & IEC 60044-1 standards. The dimensions are in
accordance with the DIN42600 standard.
Voltage transformer Current transformer
Combined current and voltage sensors
Combisensors combine in the same case both current
sensors (based on a Rogowski-coil) and the voltage sensor
(based on a resistive divider).
Characteristics and size comply with IEC and DIN Standards.
Combined current and voltage sensors
Current and voltage sensors
The functionality of sensors is similar to conventional in-
strument transformers with the focus on a higher level of
standardization. The sensor technology is also focused on a
reduced environmental impact as well as improved safety and
reliability of the application. Numerous applications for combi-
nation with different protection relays are available.
Current sensors
Low voltage ring-core transformers
Application of low voltage ring-core (toroidal) type transform-
ers is possible as an alternative to conventional transformers,
especially in applications with pure functional requirements.
Low-voltage ring-core current transformer
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4. Mechanical interlocks
UniSec switchgear is fitted with all the interlocks and
accessories needed to guarantee a high level of safety
and reliability both for the installation and operators.
Interlocks
Safety interlocks can either be those provided as standard or
special versions available on request.
The former are required by the standards and are therefore
necessary to guarantee the correct operation sequence. The
latter can be supplied on request and they must be consid-
ered by the installation service and maintenance procedures.
Their presence guarantees the highest level of reliability even
in the case of an accidental error and allows what ABB de-
fines as an “error-free” system of interlocks.
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Keys
The use of key interlocks is very important in realising the
interlocking logics between units of the same switchgear, or
of other medium, low and high voltage switchgear. The logics
are realised by means of distributors or by ringing the keys.
The earthing switch closing and opening operations can be
locked by means of keys.
The latter can only be removed with the earthing switch in an
opposed position to the lock to be made.
The key lock can also be applied to the earthing switch of
busbar applications.
Padlocks
The apparatus and cable compartment doors can be locked
in the closed position by means of padlocks.
The switchgear is preset for using padlocks with a 4 to 8 mm
diameter.
5. Protection devices
Distribution Protection and Control
In medium voltage networks distribution automation cover
the protection, control, measurement and supervision of util-
ity substations and industrial power systems. The purpose
of distribution automation is to improve safety, reliability and
performance of the power distribution process.
The main purpose of a relay protection system is to recognize
any abnormal power system condition, or abnormally operat-
ing system component. Based on the information gathered,
the protection system will initiate corrective actions that return
the system to its normal operating state.
Relay protection does not prevent network faults from aris-
ing, but it is activated only when something abnormal has
occurred in the power system. However, careful selection of
protection functions and methods improves the performance
and the reliability of the protection system, thus minimizing
the effects of network faults and preventing the disturbance
from spreading to the healthy parts of the network.
Modern, IEC 61850 compliant, protection and control IEDs
(Intelligent Electronic Device) enable cost effective use of
more sophisticated protection schemes even in the secondary
distribution network.
By combining relevant function blocks in standard configurations
A and B REF615 can be used in a wide variety of secondary
distribution applications. Standard configuration F with additional
protection functions is also available
Feeder Protection in secondary distribution
The feeder protection applications can be roughly divided
into two categories, namely standard (1) applications utiliz-
ing basic current based protection and high requirement (2)
applications utilizing current and voltage based protection and
their combinations.
The selected protection scheme has to fulfil the application
specific requirements regarding sensitivity, selectivity and op-
erating speed. The protection requirements are mainly deter-
mined by the physical structure of the network. In most cases
the above requirements can be fulfilled with non-directional/
directional overcurrent relays.
The purpose of the over- and undervoltage protection system
is to monitor the voltage level of the network. If the voltage
level deviates from the target value by more than the permit-
ted margin for a specific time period, the voltage protection
system limits the duration of the abnormal condition and the
stresses caused.
Oure IEDs have been selected so that they meet all feeder
protection requirements from the simplest to the more com-
plex secondary distribution applications.
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5. Protection devices
Recommended Distribution Protection
and Control products
ABB offers a complete series of protection and control products ranging from the simplest self-powered protection
devices to advanced protection, monitoring and control solutions. Modern protection and control IEDs rely heavily on the
new global IEC 61850 standard for substation communication and distribution automation.
REF601
REF601 is a numerical feeder protection relay intended for
protection and control of utility and industrial power systems
in distribution networks. The relay provides basic short-circuit,
overcurrent and earth-fault protection in solidly earthed,
resistance earthed and isolated neutral networks. The phase
currents are measured with current sensors of the Rogowski
coil type and earth-fault current can be internally calculated or
measured with conventional current transformers.
ABB offers two sensors:
− KECA (type Rogowski coil) mounting around MV cables
− KEVCR mounting on-board the circuit-breaker.
The REF601 can be mounted on-board the circuit-breaker
VD4/R-Sec and HD4/R-Sec or in the auxiliary circuits com-
partment.
Furthermore two types of relay are available:
− REF 601 according to IEC standard
− REF 601 according to CEI 0-16 standard for Italian market.
Auxiliary supply voltage:
24…240 V AC/DC
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RE- 610 Series
The 610 serie includes IEDs for feeder protection, motor
protection and general system voltage supervision. The plug-
in design of the 610 series IECs facilitates the commissioning
of the switchgear and enables fast and safe insertion and
withdrawal of IED plug-in units.
The numerical feeder protection IEDs of the 610 series
support a wide rage of standard communication protocols,
among them the IEC 61850, IEC 60870-5-103, Modbus and
Profibus.
• REF610 is a protection relay mainly designed for the pro-
tection of incoming and outgoing feeders in MV distribution
substations. REF610 can also be used as back-up protec-
tion for motors, transformers and generators, in industrial
as well as in utility applications. The integrated protection
functions, including three-stage overcurrent protection and
a two-stage, non-directional earth-fault make REF610 a
solid protection against overcurrent and earth faults.
• REM610 is a motor IED for the protection, measuring
and supervision of medium sized and large asynchronous
LV motors and small and medium-sized asynchronous
HV motors in manufacturing and process industry. The
REM610 is also used for the protection of cable feeders
 and distribution transformers benefiting from thermal
overload protection besides phase overcurrent protection,
earth-fault protection and phase unbalance protection.
• REU610 is designed for distribution substation busbar
overvoltage and undervoltage protection, feeder and power
transformer overvoltage protection, motor undervoltage
protection, and capacitor bank protection and supervision.
In isolated neutral power systems, it is also used for non-
discriminative earth-fault protection based on residual
voltage measurement.
Auxiliary supply voltage:
High: 110 - 240 V AC
110 - 250 V DC
Low: 24 - 60 V DC
RE- 615 Series
Packed with the latest protection technology and featuring
native support for the prevailing IEC 61850 substation
communication standard, ABB’s 615 series protection and
control IEDs are the ideal choice for the protection and control
of distribution substations. The in-depth implementation of the
IEC 61850 substation communication standard in 615 series
IEDs covers both vertical and horizontal communication,
including GOOSE messaging and parameter setting according
to IEC 61850-8-1.
• REF615 provides main protection for overhead lines, cable
feeders and busbar systems of distribution substations.
It fits both isolated neutral networks and networks with
resistance or impedance earthed neutrals.
• REM615 is a dedicated motor protection and control IED
perfectly aligned for the protection, control, measurement
and supervision of asynchronous motors in manufacturing
and process industry.
• RET615 is a dedicated transformer protection and control
IED for power transformers, unit and step-up transformers
including power generator-transformer blocks in utility and
industry power distribution systems.
• The line differential RED615 relay can be applied especially
for applications requiring absolutely selective feeder
protection (unit type of protection). This relay maintains
selectivity even in cases where the fault current magnitude
varies and fault current can be fed from several sources.
This is usually the case in closed loop, ring type and
meshed networks.
In addition to protection, all 615 series IEDs offer the function-
ality needed for local and remote control of a circuit-breaker.
Auxiliary supply voltage:
High: 100 - 110 - 120 - 220 - 240 V 50/60 Hz
46 - 60 - 115 - 220 - 250 V DC
Low: 24 - 30 - 48 - 60 V DC
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5. Protection devices

COM600 for high-end secondary

distribution applications

COM600, ABB’s station automation device, is an all-in-one
communication gateway, automation platform and user inter-
face solution for utility and industrial distribution substations.
The gateway functionality provides seamless IEC 61850 con-
nectivity between substation IEDs and network-level control
and management systems. The automation platform with its
logic processor makes COM600 a flexible implementation plat-
form for substation-level automation tasks. As a user interface
solution COM600 accommodates web technology based func-
tionalities providing access to substation devices and process-
es via a web browser based human machine interface (HMI).
COM600 is available only on request.

EMS/ DISTRIBUTED
CONTROL
REMOTE
ACCESS -
SCADA SYSTEM ENGINEERING

OPC Client/Server
WAN

Ethernet switch
GPS

Serial protocols
(DNP3, IEC 60870-5-101)
LAN 1

Ethernet switch

TCP/IP protocols Serial protocol

(IEC 61850, DNP3, (Modbus®)
Modbus®)

Overview of a system using

Station Automation COM600.
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REF601 REF601
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Options for arc flash protection
Time is critical when it comes to detecting and minimizing
the effects of an electric arc. An arc fault lasting 500 ms may
cause severe damage to the installation. If the burning time of
the arc is less than 100 ms the damage is often smaller, but if
the arc is extinguished in less than 35 ms its effect is almost
unnoticeable.
An adequate arc flash protection system protects against arc
faults by minimizing the burning time of the arc, thus prevent-
ing excessive heat and damage. It minimizes material dam-
age, increases personnel safety and allows power distribution
to be smoothly and safely restored.
High-speed busbar protection with GOOSE
Traditional interlocking-based protection schemes that utilize
the conventional hard-wired blocking signal paths between
the switchgear cubicles are generally not fast enough to en-
sure safe fault clearance times at arc faults. By means of IEC
61850 based GOOSE communication the traditional interlock-
ing scheme can be speeded up considerably.
The IEC 61850 implementation in REF615 includes fast
peer-to-peer communication over the substation bus. Using
GOOSE communication the REF615 IEDs of the incoming
and outgoing feeders of a substation co-operate to form a
stable, reliable and high-speed busbar protection system.
When using GOOSE communication, the traditional relay-to-
relay hard-wiring throughout the switchgear is replaced by
a station-wide Ethernet LAN (Local Area Network). By using
GOOSE messaging an operational speed gain of about 30%
can be achieved in comparison with the operating speed of
the classic, interlocking-based busbar protection schemes.
The speed advantage is entirely attained from the speed and
reliability of the GOOSE service.
The cost-effective GOOSE-based busbar protection is ob-
tained just by configuring the IEDs, and the operational avail-
ability of the protection is assured by continuous supervision
of the protection IEDs and their GOOSE messaging over the
station bus. Possible transmission breaks and errors will im-
mediately be detected and corrective measures can be taken.
Apart from a standard Ethernet LAN, no separate hard-wiring
is needed for the horizontal communication between the
switchgear cubicles.
Selective busbar protection with arc flash sensors
The cable terminations are the most fault-prone components
of MV switchgear. Busbar protection systems based on
current measurement are generally not sensitive enough to
detect faults occurring in the cable terminations and may even
cause the entire busbar system to be de-energized, even
though tripping of the feeder concerned would clear the fault.
Protection systems based on arc flash detection selectively
trip the relevant feeder CB and leave the busbar system intact.
By installing arc flash sensors to monitor each compartment
of the switchgear cubicle the protection speed can be even
further increased. At the same time, new technology offers
increased operational reliability and flexibility of the protection.
With REF615 the total fault clearance time can be reduced to
10 ms plus the circuit-breaker’s contact travel time.
As an option each REF615 feeder protection and control IED
can be provided with three arc flash sensors, one for each
compartment of the switchgear cubicle. The busbar arc flash
protection is based on the detection of an arcing fault on the
busbar system. The IED which detects the flash transfers a
GOOSE message or uses the traditional hard-wired com-
munication paths to transfer the message to the other IEDs.
The IEDs of the cubicles feeding fault current to the busbar
system also receive the flash fault message and trip their
circuit-breakers as fast as possible. Typically, at an arcing fault
the arc flash protection, clears the faults about twice as fast
as busbar protection system based on peer-to-peer messag-
ing between IEDs.

IED “A”


 
GOOSE
IED “B”
Arc flash protection using REF615 and GOOSE
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5. Protection devices

Selection table for relays in different applications

(2)
Relay REF601 REF610 REU610 REM610 REF615 RED615 REM615 RET615
Application
Feeder application x x x x x
Motor application x x
Line differential protection x
Transformer application x
Arc protection for feeder cubicle x x x x
Communication Protocols
IEC 60870-5-103 x x x x x x x
(1) (1) (1)
IEC 61850-8-1 x x x x x x x
DNP 3.0 x x x x x
SPA x x x
(1) (1) (1)
LON x x x
Modbus x x x x x
(1) (1) (1)
Profibus x x x
Additional functionality
Disturbance recording x x x x x x x
Withdrawable release mechanics x x x x x x x
Condition monitoring x x x x x x x
Local control x x x x x
Remote control x x x x x
Remote access (communication) x x x x x x x x
Communication x x x x x x x x
(3)
Local HMI x x x x x x x x
Web browser based HMI x x x x
Auto-reclosure 3 shots 5 shots 5 shots
(4)
RTD inputs 6
(1)
With interface adapter
(2)
With standard configurations A, B and F
(3)
HMI - Human Machine Interface
(4)
RTD - Resistive Temperature Detector

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List of protection functions for type of relay
Protection Functions ANSI Code REF601 REF610 REU610 REM610 REF615(*) RED615 (**) REM615 RET615
Three-phase undervoltage protection 27 − − X − X (1) − X −
Cumulative start-up time counter and restart
37 − − − X − − X −
inhibit function
Phase discontinuity protection 46 − X − X X X X X
Phase reversal protection 46R − − − X − X −
Positive-sequence undervoltage protection 47 <;> − − X X (1) − X −
Motor start-up supervision based on thermal
48/14 − − − X − − − −
stress calculation
Three-phase thermal overload protection for
49 − X − − − − X X
cables
Temperature protection using RTD sensors or
49/38 − − − X − − − −
thermistors
Three-phase thermal protection for feeder,
49 − − − X X X (9) − X
cables and distribution transformer
Three-phase non-directional overcurrent,
50 X X − − − − − −
very high-set stage
Three-phase non-directional overcurrent,
51 X X − − X (2) X X X
low-set stage
Motor load jam protection 51LR − − − − − − X −
Non-directional earth-fault, low-set stage 51N X X − − X X (7) X X
Three-phase non-directional overcurrent,
50/51 X X − X X X X X
high-set stage
Non-directional earth-fault, high-set stage 50N/51N X X − X X (3)
X (7)
− −
Arc protection 50L/50NL − X − − X (6) − X X
Three-phase define time overcurrent protection 51/14 − − − X − − − −
Three-phase overvoltage protection 59 − − X − X (1) − − −
Residual overvoltage protection 59N − − X − X (1) − − −
Fuse failure supervision 60 − − − − X (5)
− X −
Circuit-breaker failure protection 62BF − X X X X X X X
Define-time undercurrent (loss of load)
66 − − − X − − − −
protection
Three-phase directional overcurrent protection 67 − − − − X (1)
− − −
Directional earth-fault protection 67N − − − − X (4) X (8) X −
Three-phase transformer inrush detector 68 X − − − X X − −
Trip circuit supervision 74 - TCM − − − − X X X X
Automatic reclosing 79 − X − − X (6)
X (10)
− −
Tap changer position indication 84M − − − − − − − X
Lockout relay 86 − X X X X X X X
Line differential protection and related
87L − − − − − X − −
measurements
Differential protection for transformer 87T − − − − − − − X
Master trip 94/86 − − − − X X X X
(*)
Six alternative standard configuration are available: (1)
only for type F
A & B: Non-directional overcurrent and directional earth-fault protection (2)
not available for type F
C & D: Non-dirdctional overcurrent and non-directional earth-fault protection (3)
only for type C&D
E: Non-directional overcurrent and directional earth-fault protection with (4)
not available for type C&D
phase-voltage based measurements (5)
only for type E&F
F: Directional overcurrent and earth-fault protection with phase-voltage (6)
optional at the time of the order
based measurements, undervoltage and avervoltage protection (7)
only for type C
(8)
(**)
Three alternative standard configurations are available: only for type B
(9)
A: line differential protection not available for type A
(10)
B: line differential protection with directional earth-fault protection optional for type B and C
C: line differential protection with non-directional earth-fault protection

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6. IEC classification
With IEC 62271-200, new aspects relative to new definitions
and classifications of MV switchgear have been introduced.
One of the most significant changes introduced in this release
is that classification of switchgear into metal-clad, compart-
mented and cubicle types has been abandoned. Revision of
switchgear classification rules has been based on the user’s
point of view, in particular on aspects like service and main-
tenance of the switchgear, according to the requirements and
expectations for good substation management, from installa-
tion to dismantling. In this context, Loss of Service Continuity
has been chosen as a fundamental parameter for the user.
According to the updated rules, UniSec switchgear can be
defined as follows:
1. Interlock-controlled accessible compartment containing
high-voltage parts, intended to be opened for normal op-
eration and/or normal maintenance, in which access is con-
trolled by integral design of the switchgear and controlgear.
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2. Procedure based accessible compartment containing
high-voltage parts, intended to be opened for normal
operation and/or normal maintenance, in which access is
controlled by a suitable procedure combined with locking.
3. Service continuity class
Busbar and cable compartments are physically and electri-
cally segregated. This is the category that defines the pos-
sibility of keeping other compartments and/or functional
units energised when opening a main circuit compartment.
4. Partition Class
Metal-enclosed switchgear and controlgear providing
continuous metallic partitions, intended to be earthed,
between opened accessible compartments and live parts
of the main circuit.
Metallic partitions or metallic parts of them shall be con-
nected to the earthing point of the functional unit.
7. Internal arc safety
Internal arc faults are extremely rare in occurrence, but can
still occur due to human errors, equipment malfunctions,
insulation ageing or other exceptional reasons. In the
UniSec design, special attention has been paid to personnel
safety during internal arc situations. The switchgear units
are extremely strong mechanically, being able to withstand
pressure and thermal effects caused by even the highest
internal arc currents. The design also reduces remarkably the
probability of internal arcs occurring in the first place.
UniSec has been tested according to the internal arc test
described in IEC 62271-200 Standard Annex A.
The internal arc tests are better classified in this newer stand-
ard compared to the tests introduced in the previous standard.
The test verifies the protection effectiveness of the switchgear
Setup for an internal arc test
design in protecting persons against internal arcs, taking
the dynamic pressure effects and thermal effects into
consideration. UniSec fulfills all the 5 acceptance criteria set
by the standard. Internal arc tests have been performed in
busbar and cable compartments, and also inside the housing
of the switch-disconnector.
UniSec offers 3 different Internal Arc Classified (IAC) solutions.
All solutions are class A (authorized personnel only) with
different accessible sides (F for front, L for lateral and R for
rear side).
UniSec classifications:
− IAC AFLR 12.5 kA 1 s
− IAC AFLR 16 kA 1 s
− IAC AFLR 21 kA 1 s.
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7. Internal arc safety

IAC AFLR 12.5 kA and AFLR 16 kA 1 s

In this solution the switchgear can be positioned against the
wall [1] or in the middle [2] of the switchgear room. It offers
4-sides internal arc protection. The arc gases are exhausted
into the switchgear room. An effective arc gas absorber struc-
ture ensures that the arc gases are cooled down significantly
before entering the switchgear room, offering internal arc
safety up to 16 kA arc fault current. The absorbers are ready-
fitted behind each switchgear unit meaning no extra work
needs to be done at the installation site.

IAC AFLR 21 kA 1 s
In this solution [3] the switchgear can be positioned against
the wall or in the middle of the switchgear room. It offers
4-sides internal arc protection up to 21 kA arc fault current.
The personnel inside the switchgear room are completely
safe, since special arc gas ducts are used to channel the arc
[1] gases safely to an external area. The pressure effects against
the switchgear room are also minimal. This solution provides
the highest possible internal arc safety level.

The strong mechanical structure together with proper arc gas

exhaust devices provide a good level of safety against internal
arcs. However, it is possible to even further increase the
safety by using active protection methods to quickly extin-
guish the burning arcs.
The arc flash protection system with integrated sensor loop
supervision offers extremely fast and absolutely selective
zone-based busbar protection.
REF615 freeder protection relay offers an optional arc
protection function. More information about the active
protection methods is available in chapter 5 (Protection
devices).

[2]

[3]

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8. Recommendations for installation

Installation room
The installation room must be prepared according to the switch-
gear dimensions and version. Observance of the distances indi-
cated guarantees correct and safe operation of the apparatus.
For installation conditions other than those indicated, please
consult us.
Note
There should be at least 185 mm pressure relief space
between the back of the switchgear and the switchgear room
wall, when arc gas duct or arc gas absorbers are used.

Room layout

Minimum distances to the switchgear room walls with arc gas absorbers. Class AFL or AFLR

Minimum distances to the switchgear room walls with arc gas ducts. Class AFL or AFLR

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8. Recommendations for installation

Cable let-through and fixing points of the units

The following figures show the locations and sizes of the There is one fixing point in each corner of the unit (total 4 per
cable passage holes underneath the different cubicles. unit). Units without cable entry have some dimensions and
These holes must be made before the switchgear installation. fixing points according to width of the unit. 10 mm anchoring
The figures also present the fixing points of the switchgear. bolts can be used for fixing.

375 mm wide units 500 mm wide units 750 mm wide units

190 mm wide for RLC/RRC unit (for SBR only) 750 mm wide for SBR unit

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Foundations
The switchgear must be erected on a foundation that fulfils the
requirement of maximum horizontal height deviation of 2 mm
over the length of, and across the switchgear. It is difficult to
make a concrete foundation that fulfils this levelness require-
Switchgear erected on the metal frame Switchgear erected on the raised floor
ment, therefore adjustments are made using a metal frame or
by installing steel plates under the corners of the units. The
load capacity of the floor and foundation must also be suf-
ficient.
Switchgear installed on the concrete floor
If the switchgear consists of only a few cubicles, and
there are no heavy cubicles included, it can be installed
on the concrete floor.
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8. Recommendations for installation

Medium voltage cable locations and lengths

The lengths of medium voltage cable used (distance of the and accessories. The following figures and table show the
cable connection point from the floor) depend on the units cable lengths and locations with different solutions.

RLC unit

Medium voltage cable lengths and locations

Details width 190 mm width 375 mm width 500 mm width 750 mm
A (mm) B (mm) A (mm) B (mm) A (mm) B (mm) A (mm) B (mm)
SDC Basic – – 915 210 915 275 – –
SDC With CT – – – – 525 275 525 275
SDM Basic – – – – – – 525(1) 275 (1)
SFC 292 mm fuse – – 600 200 600 230 – –
SFC 442 mm fuse – – 450 200 450 230 – –
SBC Basic – – – – – – 500 310
DRC Basic – – 500 165 500 230 – –
DRC With CT – – – – 530 275 – –
SBR Basic – – – – – – 400 390
RLC/RRC Basic 1495 310 – – – – 1495 310
(1)
With optional cable terminal

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Cable terminations
− Cold-applied
− Can be used in small spaces
− No special tools
− Prefabricated for easy and safe installation
− Minimal cable stripping
− Active pressure
− Few components
− Long shelf life
General
Power cables used for the switchgear need to be terminated.
The power cable is designed with a conductor of aluminium
or copper, an insulation of polymeric material, an extruded
insulation screen, a metallic screen, armouring (optional) and
a polymeric outer jacket.
To enable safe and reliable current carrying it is necessary to
achieve a good mechanical connection between the ca-
ble conductor and the busbar. For this purpose ABB offers
mechanical cable lugs designed to fit the cable conductor by
bolting. It is also essential to guide the cable electrical field
correctly, this is why ABB supplies cold applied terminations
made of rubber, which provides an active pressure around
the cable. Furthermore, if the cable is designed with another
type of metallic screen than copper wires, special earthing kits
have to be used, to achieve proper handling of eventual fault
currents.
Any armouring of the cable needs to give the same earth
potential as the cable screen, so it might be necessary to use
additional connection material, which is also part of the ABB’s
offer. Detailed information can be found in separate technical
information for cable accessories from ABB.
Standards
Meets the requirements of CENELEC HD 629.1 S1.
Applications and features
Depending on the cable design it is necessary to use the right
type of cable accessory.
When the single core cable is designed with copper wire
screen only, it is sufficient to use just a cable lug and a termi-
nation that fits the actual size of the cable. If a three core ca-
ble is used, or a cable with copper tape screen, or aluminium
foil screen, or a cable with armouring, extra material has to be
added.
Just important in using the right type of material is the correct
preparation of the cable. For this purpose ABB also offers a
range of excellent cable preparation tools.
Recommended products
The premoulded cable termination Kabeldon type SOT, from
ABB, can be used on any polymeric cable, irrespective of
design or conductor size.
A few variants of terminations fit a wide range of cable sizes.
For 12/17.5/24 kV four types of terminations only are required
to cover up to 800 mm2 cable sizes.
Extra material such as earthing kits, crutch seals for 3-core
cables and screen potential material for cable armouring is
also within the ABB range of products. Contact your local
ABB office for details.
Kebeldon cable termination type SOT with bi-metallic cable lug
type SKSB
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8. Recommendations for installation

Kits complete with screw cable lug

Cable termination including bi-metallic screw cable lug for Al
and Cu conductors.
The cable lug is equipped with shear off bolts.

Designation Weight Designation Weight XLPE-Ø Conduction (24 kV)

Indoor termination kg/kit Indoor termination kg/kit mm mm 2
3-core / 3 x 1-core 1-phase kit
SOT 241 A-3 0.60 SOT 241 A 0.20 11-15 10-35
SOT 241-3 0.60 SOT 241 0.19 15-28 50-185
SOT 242-3 0.70 SOT 242 0.23 25-39 240-300

Designation Weight Designation Weight Conduction (24 kV)

Indoor termination kg/kit 3-core / 3 x 1-core indoor kg/kit mm 2
1-core / 1 x 1-core
SOT 241A S1 0.35 SOT 241A-3 S1 1.05 16 - 35
SOT 241 S1 0.34 SOT 241-3 S1 1.02 50 - 70
SOT 241 S2 0.44 SOT 241-3 S2 1.32 95 - 150
SOT 241 S3 0.59 SOT 241-3 S3 1.50 185
SOT 242 S2 0.48 SOT 242-3 S2 1.44 –
SOT 242 S3 0.63 SOT 242-3 S3 1.89 240
SOT 242 S4 0.98 SOT 242-3 S4 2.94 240 - 300

Designation I L
mm
SOT 241/242/242 B 235 min 300

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9. Configuration software

UniSec Pro
UniSec Pro has been developed to be a tender and
switchgear design tool. It also helps design offices
to design and plan projects. A designer version
is also available. Please contact your local ABB
representative.
− Projects are stored online, enables statistics and
follow-up.
− Online site for projects, feedback, news,
installation files, etc.

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10. Recycling

ABB’s present and future operations and processes will al- Recycling of SF6 gas
ways comply with environmental standards and legislation. It is ABB’s obligation to facilitate end-of-life recycling for our
ABB strives to develop and provide products and services products. In the EU and EEA, the F-Gas Regulation must be
with reduced harmful environmental impacts that are safe in followed.
use and can be recycled, reused or disposed of safely. SF6 is a fluorinated greenhouse gas and care must be taken
This includes the products and services bought from ABB’s not to cause emission of SF6 and at end-of-life the green-
suppliers and subcontractors. In our research and develop- house gas must be recovered.
ment we aim for innovative and environmentally sound tech- We also advise customer to always consult ABB’s website
nologies, systems and products. http://www.abb.com/sf6.
To support our customers and protect the environment during
maintenance and at the end of service life of their switchgear,
ABB is offering a complete service program aimed at eliminat-
ing any release of SF6 into the atmosphere.
UniSec units are produced in compliance with the require-
ments of international standards for the quality management
system and environmental management system.
ABB is committed to the protection of the environment and
adheres to ISO 14001 standards. The product is developed in
compliance with the requirements denoted by IEC 62271-200.
The following table gives the materials used with SDC
375 mm unit.

Recycling capability
Material Recyclable kg %
Steel Yes 106.5 69
Stainless steel Yes 5.5 3.5
Copper Yes 14 9
Brass Yes <0.5 <0.5
Aluminium Yes 4 3
Zinc Yes 1.5 1
Plastics Yes 4.6 3
SF6 Yes <0.5 <0.5
Total recyclables 132 87
Rubber No <1 <0.5
Epoxy No 18.5 12
Total non-recyclables 19 13

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11. Applications

Use of Unisec switchgear

Green power

Wind power

Residential

Industrial

Generator

Distribution

Infrastructure

Metering

UniSec switchgear is used in medium voltage secondary Safety

power distribution. In particular, it can be used for transformer − Integrated voltage indicator
substations, for control and protection of feeders and power − Interlocking devices
transformers, for infrastructure, airports, hospitals, shopping − Gas gauge or pressure indicator
centers, industries, etc. − Inspection windows
UniSec is the ABB solution for a fully automated power dis- − Pressure relief channels
tribution network. Supported by sensor technology and the
latest in protection relays, it meets even the most demanding Smart integration
requirements in different applications. − Compact size
UniSec offers a wide range of panels, making it possible to − Modular design with components for various applications
identify the most cost-efficient solution for all applications by − Easy installation and easy to extend
combining the available panel types.
Economy
− Long lifecycle
− High mechanical endurance
− Low maintenance costs
− Low environmental impact
− Virtually maintenance-free

Reliability
− Each panel is stringently tested
− Robust construction
− Extremely durable and reliable operating mechanism
− Local ABB support with global focus on reliability and
quality

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11. Applications

Residential

Customer needs
Residential areas get their power from a local transformer
substation.
− The transformer substation is required to be safe, compact
in size and with low environmental impact
− Continuity of service and stable supply are important
design factors for the equipment to be installed.

Transformer substation solutions

A transformer substation is the most common UniSec solu-
tion for ring networks, residential areas, buildings and small
industry.
Modular and flexible design provides simple and easy installa-
tion. Key factors in this case are:
− Easy to extend
− Very compact units
− Wide portfolio of protection, control and monitoring
solutions.

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Distribution

Customer needs
The distribution network refers to switching substations
feeding, protecting, monitoring and controlling for example
residential areas, industrial sites and large buildings. Priorities
here are:
− Continuity of service and reliability
− Safety
− Life cycle cost
− Easy integration in existing networks and systems.
− Safe - Designed and tested according to IEC and internal-
arc proof.
− Life cycle cost - Standardized and modularized solutions,
reduced training and maintenance requirements, fewer
spare parts and easy operation and fast replacements
of components with reduced resources dedicated to the
plant.
− Easy integration - Compliance with local requirements.

Light substation solutions

UniSec solutions for distri-
bution include:
− Service continuity
Removable and with-
drawable circuit-breaker
solutions meeting the
highest demand on per-
sonnel safety and reliabil-
ity. LSC2A and LSC2B
and the latest generation
of protection, monitoring
and control solutions are
available.

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11. Applications

Industrial

Customer needs
Industrial customers require a stable and non-fluctuating
power supply without outages. UniSec specifically meets
the following customer requirements:
− A reliable solution
− A wide range of functional units that are easy to
upgrade
− Safe and easy for operators.

Industrial switchgear solutions

UniSec offers industrial customers:
− A proven design.
− A wide portfolio that enables the configuration of a
solution that is the best fit for the required application
− Easy to operate and to maintain.

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Other applications

Transportation
Reliability of the installation is a key element to guarantee
performance and safety.

Metering
Due to demand of deregulation and liberalization of the
electricity market, UniSec has standard solutions for
metering applications.

Generator
Typical generator applications are emergency power sup-
plies such as hospitals, airports, shopping centers, back
up power for greenhouses where reliability is absolutely
crucial.

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