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Q: What considerations are critical when commissioning an IS-limiter to ensure safety and compliance?

Critical considerations when commissioning an IS-limiter for safety and compliance include ensuring all components are thoroughly inspected by an ABB engineer before operation , observing proper installation in suitable rooms for electrical equipment by specialists , and adhering to legally recognized standards and local utility connection conditions . Earthing is essential, with all Is-limiter components needing to be earthed at a common point using copper connections . The IS-limiter inserts should be correctly fitted, ensuring they are parallel per phase and using only specified inserts . Thorough testing of all mechanical and electrical components for their proper function, including interlocks and tripping sequences, is mandatory for operational readiness . Regular inspection and maintenance should follow the standards set by DIN 31051 or IEC 61208 to preserve operation integrity .

Q: What are the key distinctions between IS-limiters and traditional circuit breakers in terms of function and design?

IS-limiters differentiate from traditional circuit breakers primarily in function and speed. IS-limiters are high-speed switching devices designed to limit the short-circuit current at the first rise, effectively reducing the maximum asymmetric short-circuit current that flows through them . Traditional circuit breakers, in contrast, interrupt the current flow after a short-circuit has developed, which often results in higher stress on the system . In terms of design, IS-limiters consist of components like a tripping device and a miniature circuit breaker for supply voltage, accompanied by dedicated tripping transformers and pulse transformers to ensure rapid response . Circuit breakers generally do not have such a complex assembly for instantaneous current limiting. Additionally, IS-limiters often require detailed and specific interlock systems to ensure that they can only operate when the system is in the appropriate configuration .

Q: Describe the procedural steps necessary for replacing IS-limiter inserts after a tripping event.

To replace IS-limiter inserts after a tripping event, follow these steps: 1. Switch off the tripping device at the main switch on the power unit . 2. Switch off miniature circuit breakers (m.c.b.) F116 and F117 in the tripping cabinet to prevent inadvertent coupling of the AC voltage networks . 3. Check the indicator relay to determine in which phase tripping occurred without resetting the signal . 4. Remove the tripped IS-limiter inserts in phases L1, L2, and L3 . 5. Insert new IS-limiter inserts, ensuring correct positioning as described in section 6.3 . 6. Reset the trip indications on the indicator relay . 7. Reconnect m.c.b. F116 and F117 . 8. Switch the tripping device back on at the main switch on the power unit . 9. Confirm the IS-limiter is ready for operation, allowing the circuit-breaker or switch disconnector to be closed after any necessary earthing switches are opened . 10. Inspect the removed IS-limiter inserts for signs of tripping by checking the green and red indicators to confirm the status . Ensure that any work involving the IS-limiter inserts is conducted under appropriate safety conditions, and repair and testing should only be performed at ABB Calor Emag .

Q: In what scenarios is the IS-limiter the only technical solution according to the sources?

The IS-limiter is the only technical solution in scenarios requiring rapid limitation of the short-circuit current at its first rise. This capability is crucial in high-speed switching applications where conventional circuit breakers are inadequate due to their slower response times . Furthermore, in systems where the short-circuit current needs to be limited to prevent damage to equipment or where space constraints hinder the use of larger equipment, the IS-limiter's compact design and quick operation offer a unique solution . It also provides a significant benefit in managing the maximum asymmetric short-circuit current, thereby maintaining system stability .

Q: What makes IS-limiters a preferable solution for interconnecting switchgears and substations?

IS-limiters are preferable for interconnecting switchgears and substations because they offer an optimal solution to manage short-circuit currents without necessitating extensive alterations to existing systems. They operate more rapidly than circuit breakers, thus limiting the damage and associated maintenance costs while ensuring continuity of service .

Q: How does the design of IS-limiters prevent their incorrect installation?

IS-limiters are designed with mechanical anti-rotation devices to prevent incorrect installation, ensuring the inserts cannot be improperly fitted . They must be installed in an upright position for optimal heat dissipation, and any deviations from this position are only possible upon request . Furthermore, IS-limiters have a specified installation procedure that must be followed, including ensuring that the tripping contact of the insert is precisely aligned with the relevant telescopic contact, providing another layer of prevention against incorrect installation .

Q: What are the primary advantages of integrating an IS-limiter into a substation's existing infrastructure?

Integrating an IS-limiter into a substation's infrastructure offers several key advantages. It enhances system reliability by limiting short-circuit currents, ensuring they remain within the tolerance levels of breakers and buses, and protecting equipment from damage . It also improves power quality and optimizes load flow without necessitating changes to existing busbar systems and cabling . Additionally, by managing short-circuit currents at their initial rise, it maintains the network’s integrity and prevents costly disruptions, enabling a stable operation in various configurations like generator feeders, bus sections, and network couplings .

Q: How does the operational speed of an IS-limiter compare to conventional circuit breakers?

The operational speed of an IS-limiter is significantly faster than conventional circuit breakers. The total operating time for an IS-limiter ranges from 5 to 10 milliseconds, with the initial response time of the electronic components being approximately 15 microseconds, and the opening time for the bursting bridge approximately 85 microseconds . In comparison, conventional circuit breakers have a longer total operating time, indicating that IS-limiters provide a quicker response to faults .

Q: What technical data supports the claim that IS-limiters increase system reliability?

IS-limiters enhance system reliability by serving as high-speed switching devices with current-limiting capabilities, effectively reducing short-circuit currents in power distribution systems . They incorporate pulse transformers to transmit tripping pulses reliably, ensuring rapid activation during fault conditions, which minimizes damage and downtime . Additionally, interlocks prevent the closure of connected circuit breakers unless the IS-limiter is operational, thus avoiding maloperations . IS-limiters are deemed indispensable in systems where high reliability is required due to their fast response time and ability to prevent overloading of breakers, thereby maintaining system stability and uptime .

Q: In what ways does the use of an IS-limiter positively impact environmental aspects compared to using a reactor?

Using an IS-limiter instead of a reactor avoids copper losses, voltage drops, and electromagnetic fields associated with reactors. It also offers environmental advantages by addressing greenhouse effects, specifically reducing CO2 emissions due to better energy efficiency and less heat generation .

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control wiring,
service intervals,
system integration,
emergency procedures

Is-limiter

Is-limiter
The world's fastest switching device
 Reduces substation cost
 Solves short-circuit problems in new
substations and substation extensions
 Optimum solution for interconnection
of switchgears and substations
 In most cases the only technical solution
 Reliability and function proofed in
thousands of installations
 Worldwide in service
 The peak short-circuit current will never
be reached
 The short-circuit current is limited at the
very first current rise
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Is-limiter
Technical data

Rated voltage Rated current Switching capability

0.75 kV … 5000 A … 140 kA RMS

12.00 kV … 4000 A … 210 kA RMS
17.50 kV … 4000 A … 210 kA RMS
24.00 kV … 3000 A … 140 kA RMS
36.00 kV … 2500 A … 140 kA RMS
40.50 kV … 2500 A … 140 kA RMS

For higher rated currents

Is-limiter can be connected in parallel

More than 3000 Is-limiters in service in approx. 80 countries

 Customers:
 Industry
 Paper mills
 Refineries
 Chemical industries
 Car industries
 Power stations
 Steel-, Aluminium mills
 On-Off-shore platforms
 Ships / Vessels
 Town’s utilities

 Utilities

 Test-laboratories

T0 : Response time of the protection relay: 10 - 20 ms

i T1 : Operating time of the protection relay: 30 - 40 ms
T2 : Operating time of the circuit-breaker: 40 - 80 ms
T3 : Arc duration: 10 - 20 ms
90 - 160 ms

T0 T1 T2 T3

T0 : Response time of the protection relay: 10 - 20 ms

i T1 : Operating time of the protection relay: 30 - 40 ms
T2 : Operating time of the circuit-breaker: 40 - 80 ms
T3 : Arc duration: 10 - 20 ms
90 - 160 ms

Total time of
current flow through
Is-limiter: T = 5 - 10 ms
t

T
T0 T1 T2 T3

250 kA
i

50 kA u
125 kA
50kA x χ x 2

50 kA t
Current curve at the short-circuit location

250 kA
i i = i1 + i2
without IS-limiter

50 kA 50 kA u
125 kA
50kA x χ x 2

50 kA i1

50 kA t
Current curve at the short-circuit location

250 kA
i i = i1 + i2
without IS-limiter

50 kA 50 kA u
125 kA
50kA x χ x 2

50 kA i1

50 kA t
Current curve at the short-circuit location

250 kA
i i = i1 + i2
without IS-limiter

50 kA 50 kA u
125 kA
50kA x χ x 2 i = i1 + i2
with Is-limiter
50 kA i1

50 kA t
Current curve at the short-circuit location

3 CT’s
1 Tripping
cabinet

3 Inserts holders
with inserts

Type tested
 acc. IEC 62271-200

Internal arc classification

 IAC: A FLR

 Self monitoring
 Redundancy
(for each phase one independent system)
 Protection against EMI
 EMC tested according to IEC 61000
 Special current transformers
(low impedance shield between primary and
secondary winding)
 Filters for incoming / outgoing wires
 Special tripping and measuring wires
(each pair tightly twisted and protected by steel conduit)
 Test equipment
(quick, complete and easy test by user)

Is-limiter insert holder Test equipment

with test insert

i
1

1 Short-circuit current
without IS-limiter

i
1

1 Short-circuit current
without IS-limiter

ilimit

i
1 ilimit ^ (di/dt)
^ = logical „and“
1 Short-circuit current
without IS-limiter
2 Short-circuit current
2 - IS-limiter tripped -

(didt )2
ilimit

i
1 ilimit ^ (di/dt)
^ = logical „and“
1 Short-circuit current
without IS-limiter
2 Short-circuit current
2 - IS-limiter tripped -
3
(didt )2 (didt )3 3 Over current
- IS-limiter not tripped -
ilimit 4 Peak value of service
4
current

T0: Reaching time for tripping criteria

(instantaneous value and di/dt).
i T1: Response time of the electronic approx. 15 µs
iC T2: Time for opening the bursting
bridge and for commutating
the current to the fuse element approx. 85 µs
iB T3: Melting time of the fuse element approx. 500 µs
T4: Arc duration
iA
iA: Tripping criteria are reached
(instantaneous value and di/dt).
iB: Current at beginning of fuse element's melting
iC: Let-through current

T0
.
T1T2 T3 T4
t

Advantages:
 Improving
„power quality“
 Increasing the relia-
bility of the system
 Reduction of the
network-impedance
 Optimal load flow
 Existing busbar
system and
cabling have not
to be changed

Advantages:
 Generator can be
connected indepen-
dent on the short-
circuit capability of
the system
 Existing busbar and
cable systems have
not to be changed
 No need of
expensive
generator breaker

Advantages:
 Avoid copper
losses of the
reactor
 Avoid voltage
drop of the reactor
 No electro-
magnetical field
of the reactor
 Greenhouse
aspects (CO2
and heating)

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Is-limiter – Application
Connection of a generator to a
network with current-direction comparison

Advantages:
 Private / industrial
generator feeder
can be connected
to the fully loaded
grid
 Selective tripping
of the IS-limiter
(IS-limiter will
operate only for
short-circuit faults
in the grid 1 ;
will not operate in
the grid 2 )

Advantages:
 Only IS-limiters
close to fault
location trip
 Existing busbar and
cable systems have
not to be changed
 Reduction of the
network-impedance
 Optimal load flow
 Greenhouse
aspects (CO2
and heating)

© ABB
13.10.2011 Is-limiter | 25
Martin Koenig Is-limiter
Alberto Zayas
Protecting Switchgear From Increased
Fault Current Availability
Is-limiter

Is-limiter – Outline
What is an Is-limiter? How does it work?
Short-circuit vs Over/in-rush currents
Ratings
Application scenarios

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Is-limiter

What is an Is-limiter?
The Is-limiter is a fast operating switch that limits the
short circuit current to a level that breakers and
buses can withstand therefore protecting them from
damage.
0.6ms operating time (0.036 cycles) at first current rise.

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Is-limiter

Comparison: IS-limiter – Circuit Breaker

i T0 : Response time of the protection relais: 10 - 20 ms
T1 : Operating time of the protection relais: 30 - 40 ms

T2 : Operating time of the circuit breaker: 40 - 80 ms

T3 : Arc duration: 10 - 20 ms

90 - 160 ms
Total operating
time of the
IS-limiter: T = 5 - 10 ms

T
T0 T1 T2 T3

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Is-limiter

Breaking of a short-circuit current with IS-limiter

182 kA
i i = i1 + i 2
without IS-limiter

u
91 kA
(35 kA x 2,6) i = i1 + i 2
with IS-limiter
i1

t
Current curve at the short-circuit location

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Is-limiter
Typical System Components
3 CT’s
1 Tripping
Cabinet

3 Inserts holders
with inserts

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Is-limiter

IS-limiter insert holder and insert

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Is-limiter

Short-circuit current vs Over/in-rush currents

i
1 ilimit ^ (di/dt)
^ = logical „and“
1 Short-circuit current
without IS-limiter
2 Short-circuit current
2 – IS-limiter tripped –
3
(didt )2 (didt )3 3 Over current
– IS-limiter not tripped –
ilimit 4 Peak value of service
4
current

© ABB Group -8- 10.12.2006 – [Link]

Is-limiter

Reliability
Self monitoring
Redundancy (for each phase one independent system)
Protection against EMI
- special current transformators
(low impedance shield between primary and secondary winding)
- filters for incoming / outgoing wires
- special tripping and measuring wires
(each pair tightly twisted and protected by steel conduit)

Test equipment
(quick, complete and easy test by user)

© ABB Group -9- 10.12.2006 – [Link]

Is-limiter

Ratings
Rated Rated Switching
Voltage Current Capability
0,75 kV . . . . . 5000 A . . .140 kA RMS
12,00 kV . . . . . 4000 A . . . 210 kA RMS
17,50 kV . . . . . 4000 A . . . 210 kA RMS
24,00 kV . . . . . 3000 A . . . 140 kA RMS
36,00 kV . . . . . 2500 A . . . 140 kA RMS
40,50 kV . . . . . 2500 A . . . 140 kA RMS

For higher rated currents IS-limiters

can be connected in parallel

© ABB Group -10- 10.12.2006 – [Link]

Is-limiter

2800 IS-limiters in service in 78 countries

Customers:
Industry
Paper mills
Refineries
Chemical industries
Car industries
Power stations
Steel-, Aluminium mills
On-Off-shore platforms
Ships / Vessels
Town‘s utilities
Utilities
Test-laboratories

© ABB Group -11- 10.12.2006 – [Link]

Is-limiter

IS-limiter installed in bus-tie

Advantages:
Improving „power
quality“
Increasing the
reliability of the
system
Reduction of the
network-impedance
Optimal load flow
Existing busbar
system has not to
be changed

© ABB Group -12- 10.12.2006 – [Link]

Is-limiter

IS-limiter in generator feeder

Advantages:
Generator can be
connected indepen-
dent on the short-
circuit capability of
the system
Existing busbar
system has not to
be changed
No need of
expensive
generator breaker

© ABB Group -13- 10.12.2006 – [Link]

Is-limiter

IS-limiter in parallel with reactor

Advantages:
Avoid coppers
losses of the reactor
Avoid voltage drop
of the reactor
No electro-magnetic
field on the reactor

© ABB Group -14- 10.12.2006 – [Link]

Is-limiter

IS-limiter for connection of a generator (IPP) to

Advantages:
a fully loaded system
Private / industrial
generator (IPP) can
be connected to the
(fully loaded) grid
Selective tripping of
the Is-limiter (Is-
limiter will operate
only for short-circuit
faults in the grid)

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Is-limiter

IS-limiter with summation of currents

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Is-limiter

IS-limiter in NEMA cubicle

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Is-limiter
EVE – Is-limiter Customer Segment: Industrial &
Utility
Differentiated Benefit Economic Value Data Needed
Feature Provided Estimation to Calculate
Rate of rise Avoids unwanted trips due to inrush Variable Single line diagram,
currents of transformers and starting short circuit values,
currents of motors. operation philosophy.

Selectivity Enables to shut down only the portion Variable Single line diagram,
of the system with the fault occur short circuit values,
resp. where the ratings are exceeded. operation philosophy.

Limitation of short Eliminates need for new equipment, From 3-4kUSD per frame to Single line diagram,
circuit current reduces required kA rating of new 30kUSD per frame of short circuit currents,
equipment, eliminates need for switchgear. operation philosophy
generator breakers, ~120kUSD for gen. breaker generator data.

Replacement of insert Quicker and easier ~15kUSD cheaper than Labor rate
installation/replacement competition plus labor time

© ABB Group -18- 10.12.2006 – [Link]

Is-limiter

Conclusion
Solution for interconnecting switchgear and substations
Solves short-circuit problems in new substations and
substation extensions
Reduces switchgear costs by allowing lower rated circuit breakers
to be selected

The best technical solution for short circuit protection

Thousands of successful installations world wide
Short circuit current limiting at the very first current rise
High speed interruption so that peak short-circuit current is never reached

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Is-limiter

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Is-limiter

Redundancy IS-limiter
Is-limiter CB
L1

G L2

L3
2 phase fault

1 phase fault

© ABB Group -21- 10.12.2006 – [Link]

IS-limiter
Instruction manual BA 323/04 E
Your safety first – always!

That's why our instruction manual begins with these recommendations:

• Only install switchgear and/or switchboards in enclosed rooms suitable for

electrical equipment.
• Ensure that installation, operation and maintenance are carried out by
specialist electricians only.
• Comply in full with the legally recognized standards (DIN VDE / IEC), the
connection conditions of the local electrical utility and the applicable safety
at work regulations.
• Observe the relevant information in the instruction manual for all actions
involving switchgear and switchboards.

• Danger!

Pay special attention to the hazard notes in the instruction manual marked with
this warning symbol.
• Make sure that under operation condition of the switchgear or switchboard
the specified data are not exceeded.
• Keep the instruction manual accessible to all persons concerned with
installation, operation and maintenance.
• The user’s personnel are to act responsibly in all matters affecting safety at
work and the correct handling of the switchgear.

WARNUNG
Anerkannte Regeln der Technik und Betriebsanleitungen
beachten !

Gefährliche Spannung
kann elektrischen Schock und Verbrennungen verursachen.
Vor Aufnahme von Arbeiten jeder Art dieses Gerät unbedingt freischalten,
erden und kurzschließen.

WARNING
Always observe the instruction manual and follow the rules
of good engineering practice !

Hazardous voltage
can cause electrical shock and burns.
Disconnect power, then earth and short-circuit before proceeding
with any work on this equipment.

If you have any further questions on this instruction manual, the members of our
field organization will be pleased to provide the required information.
Contents Page Contents Page

1 Summary 5 6 Operation of the IS-limiter 17

1.1 General 5 6.1 Note on safety at work 17
1.2 Standards and specifications 5 6.2 Commissioning 17
1.2.1 Switchgear manufacture 5 6.3 Fitting the IS-limiter inserts 17
1.2.2 Installation and operation 5 6.4 Switching the tripping device 17
1.3 Operating conditions 5 6.5 Switching operations 17
1.3.1 Normal operating conditions 5 6.6 Electrical displays and monitoring 18
1.3.2 Special operating conditions 5 6.7 Test procedures 18
2 Technical Data 6 6.7.1 Testing the off-circuit condition 18
2.1 IS-limiter 6 6.7.2 Test on the pulse transformer 18
2.2 Tripping device, auxiliary circuits 6 6.8 Earthing and short-circuiting with 18
earthing cable sets
2.3 Dimensional drawings 7
7 Maintenance 20
3 Equipment 10
7.1 General 20
3.1 Basic structure 10
7.2 Inspection and servicing 20
3.2 Interlocks/protection 10
against maloperation 7.2.1 IS-limiter equipment 20
3.3 Functions of the IS-limiter components 10 7.3 Testing of interlock conditions 21
3.3.1 IS-limiter insert holder 10 7.4 Spare parts, auxiliary materials 22
3.3.2 IS-limiter insert 10 7.4.1 Spare parts 22
3.3.3 Tripping current transformers 10 7.4.2 Auxiliary materials 22
3.3.4 Tripping cabinet 11 8 Disposal 22
4 Dispatch and storage 14
4.1 Condition on delivery 14
4.2 Packaging 14
4.3 Transport 14
4.4 Delivery 14
4.5 Intermediate storage 14
5 Installation of the 15
IS-limiter at site
5.1 General site requirements 15
5.2 Mounting requirements 15
5.3 Installation 15
5.3.1 Installation position of the 15
IS-limiter insert holders / inserts
We reserve all rights to this publication. Misuse, particularly
5.3.2 Tightening torques 15 including duplication and making available of this manual
5.3.3 Tripping and current 15 – or extracts – to third parties is prohibited. The information
transformer wiring supplied is without liability. Subject to alteration.
5.4 Earthing the switchgear 16 © ABB Calor Emag Mittelspannung GmbH, 2001

4 ABB Power Distribution

1 Summery • Accident prevention regulations issued by the
appropriate professional bodies or comparable
organizations.
1.1 General
In Germany these comprise the following safety
The Is-limiter is the fastest high capacity switching regulations:
device for medium and low voltage switchboards in
the world. - Health and safety at work standard VBG 1
It is installed in air-insulated switchboards. - Health and safety at work standard VBG 4
Functions of the Is-limiter: • Safety guidelines for auxiliary and operating
materials.
• Conducting high operating currents.
• Order-related details provided by ABB Calor
• Limiting short-circuit currents at the first current Emag.
rise.
Applications of the Is-limiter:
1.3 Operating conditions
• Feeding into existing systems (transformer or
generator feeders).
1.3.1 Normal operating conditions
• Coupling between network sections.
Design to VDE 0670, Part 1000 “Common
• Bus sectionalizing or coupling between switch-
specifications for high-voltage switchgear and
boards.
controlgear standards” / IEC Publication 60694
• Bridging of short-circuit current limiting reactors with the following limit values:
in transformer or generator feeders.
• Ambient temperature:
1.2 Standards and specifications - Maximum + 40 °C
- Maximum 24-hour average + 35 °C
1.2.1 Switchgear manufacture
- Minimum - 5°C
The switchgear complies with the following speci-
(according to “minus 5 indoor” class)
fications in accordance with DIN VDE / the relevant
IEC publications: • Maximum site altitude:
• Is-limiter insert holder with Is-limiter insert: ≤ 1000 m above sea level.
Temperature rise test in accordance with IEC
Publications 60694, 60298 and 60056. 1.3.2 Special operating conditions
• Is-limiter insert holder: Special operating conditions are to be agreed on
- Power frequency and lightning impulse by the manufacturer and user. The manufacturer
withstand voltage test to VDE 0670 Part must be consulted in advance about each special
1000, IEC Publication 60694 / for low operating condition:
voltage switchgear to VDE 0660, • Site altitude over 1000 m:
IEC 60947,
- Allow for the reduction in the dielectric
- Partial discharge measurements in accor- strength of the air.
dance with IEC Publication 60044-4.
• Increased ambient temperature:
• Fuses to VDE 670 Part 4, IEC Publication 60282-1.
- Current carrying capacity is reduced,
• Tripping current transformers to VDE 414 Part 1,
IEC Publication 60044-1. - Additional ventilation for heat dissipation.

• Voltage transformers to VDE 414 Part 2, • Climate:

IEC Publication 60044-2. - Risk of corrosion or other damage to be
avoided in areas with high humidity and/or
1.2.2 Installation and operation
major rapid temperature fluctuations,
The relevant specifications are to be taken into
- Preventive measures (e.g. electric heaters) to
account during installation and operation,
preclude condensation phenomena.
particularly:
• VDE 0101, Power installations exceeding AC 1 kV.
• VDE 0105, Operation of electrical installations.
• VDE 0141, Earthing systems for special power
installations with rated voltages above 1 kV.

ABB Power Distribution 5

2 Technical data
2.1 IS-limiter

Electrical data, weights

Rated Rated Rated Rated power Rated Weights

voltage current frequency frequency Lightining
withstand impulse IS-limiter IS-limiter
voltage withstand insert insert
voltage1) holder3)

kV A Hz kV kV kg kg

0.750 1250 50/60 3 – 23 10

2000 27.5 10.5
3000 41.6 10.7
5000 2) 4) 78.0 13.8
12 1250 50/60 28 75 23 12
2000 27.5 12.5
2500 65 15.5
3000 65 15.5
4000 2) 4) 65 15.5
17.5 1250 50/60 38 95 23 14
2000 27.5 14.5
2500 65 17.5
3000 65 17.5
4000 2) 4) 65 17.5
24 1250 50/60 50 125 27 19
1600 31.5 19.5
2000 33 24
2500 4) 33 24
3000 2) 4) 33 24
36 1250 50/60 75 170 60 42
2000 60 42
2500 2) 4) 60 42
40.55) 1250 50/60 80 200 60 42
2000 60 42
2500 2) 4) 60 42
1)
DIN VDE/IEC list 2
2)
Higher values on request
3)
Without insert
4)
With additional cooling fan
5)
Max. rated voltage

2.2 Tripping device, auxiliary circuits

Device Power consumption1) Supply voltages

AC DC AC (f=50/60 Hz) DC
VA W V V

Tripping device2) 40 – 95 bis 135, 200 bis 250 –

Auxiliary circuits (indi-
cator, auxiliary relays) – 20 100, 110, 220, 240 24, 60, 110, 220

1)
Approximate values
2)
One of the two supply voltages must be taken from a secure source

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2.3 Dimensional drawings

a d a) IS-limiter

c 750 V, 1000 A and 2000 A

b) IS-limiter
a c 750 V, 3000 A and 5000 A

Rated Rated Dimensions

voltage current a b c
V A mm mm mm

750 1000 180 637 493

2000 180 651 500

750 3000 206 754 420

5000 246 1000 460

Figure 2/1: Dimensional drawing: IS-limiter

type series 0.75 kV, 1000 A to 5000 A

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a d a) IS-limiter
12/17.5 kV, 1250 A and 2000 A
c

d b) IS-limiter
a
12/17.5 kV, 2500 A, 3000 A and 4000 A
c

Rated Rated Dimensions

voltage current a b c
kV A mm mm mm

12/17.5 1250 180 637 503

2000 180 651 510

12/17.5 2500 180 951 509

3000 180 951 509
4000 180 951 509

Figure 2/2: Dimensional drawing: IS-limiter

type series 12/17.5 kV, 1250 A to 4000 A

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a d

Rated Rated Dimensions

voltage current a b c
kV A mm mm mm

24 1250 180 740 553

1600 180 754 560
2000 180 837 560
2500 180 837 560
3000 180 837 560

36/40.51) 1250 240 1016 695

2000 240 1016 695
2500 240 1016 695

Figure 2/3: Dimensional drawing: IS-limiter

type series 24/36/40.5 kV, 1250 A to 3000 A
1)
Max. rated voltage

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3 Equipment Pulse transformer
(Figures 3/1 to 3/3) The pulse transformer is located
- in the lower isolator 168.3 only for rated voltages
3.1 Basic structure ≤ 17.5 kV,
Is-limiters basically comprise the following: - in both the upper and lower isolators for rated
• Is-limiter insert holder voltages of 24/36/40.5 kV.

• Is-limiter insert The pulse transformer transmits the tripping pulse

from the tripping cabinet 169 to the charge 167.2
• Tripping current transformer
in the Is-limiter insert 166 and at the same time
• Tripping cabinet serves to isolate the tripping cabinet electrically
from the insert at system potential.
Is-limiters can be supplied in the following forms:
For testing of the pulse transformer, see the notes
• in components,
in section 6.7.2.
• fixed in switchgear panels.
Note:
Further details on the structure of and equipment Insulators are not contained in the low voltage
in the switchgear panels and components can be Is-limiter insert holder for rated currents ≥ 3000 A.
found in the relevant order documents. The pulse transformer in this case is located
direct on the insert holder.
3.2 Interlocks/protection against maloperation
3.3.2 Is-limiter insert
In order to avoid hazardous situations and mal-
operation, a series of interlocks are provided (Figure 3/2)
to protect personnel and the switchboard.
The Is-limiter insert is the switching element
The normally effective interlocks are as follows: proper. The insert contains the main conductor
167 in a sturdy insulating tube 167.1 in the form of
• The series connected circuit-breaker / discon- a single to triple bursting bridge 167.5 each
nector can only be closed when the Is-limiter is containing one charge 167.2. When tripping
ready for operation and has not tripped. occurs, the charge is activated and the main
• If the Is-limiter trips, the series connected circuit- conductor is broken at the rupture joint.
breaker or disconnector must also be opened.
The current commutates to the parallel high voltage
• Details of any further interlocks can be found in high rupturing capacity fuse (HRC fuse) 160. The
the relevant order documents. fuse element of the HRC fuse blows and limits any
further current rise. The current is zero at the next
3.3 Functions of the Is-limiter components voltage zero.

The Is-limiter is a high speed switching device with

3.3.3 Tripping current transformers
a current-limiting effect. Please consult the detailed
special publications or the Is-limiter Brochure for (Figure 3/4 und 3/5)
the technical processes involved in short-circuit
The tripping current transformers serve to measure
limiting and for examples of the Is-limiter’s use.
the current flowing through the Is-limiter. They are
installed in series with the Is-limiter.
3.3.1 Is-limiter insert holder
(Figure 3/1) From the outside, the Is-limiter current transformers
cannot be distinguished from conventional
The Is-limiter insert holder comprises: transformers. The particularly notable character-
• Base plate 170 istics of the special transformer are:

• Insulator 168.2 • An extremely high overcurrent factor,

• Insulator 168.3 with pulse transformer and • An iron core with air gap to keep remanent
telescopic contact 168.7 induction low,

• Pole heads 168.5 with clamping device • A low resistance shield between the primary and
(activated by a lever) into which the Is-limiter secondary sides.
insert 166 is inserted.
Exception:
- Ur = 12/17.5 kV; Ir ≥ 2500 A:
clamping effected with studbolt.

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3.3.4 Tripping cabinet 2. Tripping unit
(Figure 3/3 bis 3/5) • Separate unit for each phase.
The tripping device is installed in a steel equipment • Monitors the current flowing in that phase.
cabinet, called tripping cabinet.
• Supplies the tripping energy for the charge in
Inside the cabinet, the function groups are com- the associated Is-limiter.
bined in interchangeable units and situated on a Criteria for tripping:
hinged frame. The tripping device contains the
following: The rate of current rise and instantaneous cur-
rent value simultaneously reach the response
1. Power unit:
value of the measuring element.
• Main switch: enables the tripping device to be 3. Indication unit
switched on or off as required.
Five drop indicator relays:
• Monitors the readiness for operation of the
three tripping units and activates a relay to the • Three indicator relays H1L1, H1L2, H1L3 to
indication units. indicate “Is-limiter tripped” for the three
phases.
• Provides the DC supply voltage of 150 V for
• One indicator relay H116 which indicates the
- charging the tripping capacitor, readiness for operation of the tripping device.
- supplying the electronics. • One indicator relay H106 to monitor the three
The supply voltage inside the individual supply voltages.
modules is divided and stabilized as required. Supply voltages:
• The power unit is supplied from two indepen- - Two AC voltages to supply the tripping
dent AC voltage sources: device.
- One of which must be a secure AC voltage - One voltage source to supply the auxiliary
source. circuits.
- A voltage transformer is normally the 4. Anti-interference unit
preferred voltage source.
• The Anti-interference unit keeps interference
- If this preferred voltage source fails, a relay pulses, which could possibly cause spurious
switches over automatically to the second tripping, away from the semiconductor
AC voltage. circuits.
- The voltage level of the two AC voltages • The following wires are looped through the
can differ. The voltages are listed in the anti-interference unit:
circuit diagrams.
- Wires from the current transformers,
- The drop indicator relay H 106 monitors
both voltages. - Wires to the Is-limiter insert holders,
- Wires from the supply AC voltage sources.

Note!

Observe the conditions in section 5.3.3 for any

additional wiring installed.

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170

168.2
168.5
160.1

160

167.3

167
168.7

168.3

Figure 3/1: IS-limiter insert 166 and insert holder for

12 kV, 2000 A
160 Fuse 168.3 Insulator with pulse transformer
160.1 Indicator for fuse 168.5 Pole head with clamping device
167 Main conductor with insulating tube 168.7 Telescopic contact
167.3 Indicator for main conductor 170 Base plate
168.2 Insulator

160.1

167.1

167.5
167.2

167.3
167.4
160

160.2

Figure 3/2: IS-limiter insert 166

160 Fuse
160.1 Indicator for fuse
160.2 Fuse-element
167.1 Insulating tube
167.2 Charge
167.3 Indicator for main conductor
167.4 Tripping contact
167.5 Bursting bridge Figure 3/3: Tripping cabinet 169

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150 V

Power Tripping Tripping Tripping

unit unit unit unit
phase L1 phase L2 phase L3

G1 A 2 L1 A 2 L2 A 2 L3

A4
H 106 H 116 H 1L1 H 1L2 H 1L3
Not ready Phase L1 Phase L2 Phase L3
tripped tripped tripped

Anti-interference unit A 3

F 116

L1 L2 L3

Q 6 L 1 T1 L1 Q 6 L 2 T1 L2 Q 6 L 3 T1 L3

Figure 3/4: Block diagram of the IS-limiter device

G1 : Power unit
A2 : Tripping units
A3 : Anti-interference unit
A4 : Indication unit
F116 : Miniature circuit-breaker for supply voltage
Q6 : IS-limiter (insert holder and insert)
T1 : IS-limiter tripping transformer
H106: Relay to monitor supply voltage
H116: Relay to monitor readiness for operation
H1 : Relay to indicate tripping

Test 15 +150 V
socket connector Tripping
Measuring pulse
element 1 emitter

C1
T3

7
L1 R5
5 Measuring element 2
R6
6
T1 T2 R3
3
R2 Figure 3/5: Block diagram of a tripping unit
2
R1 T1 : IS-limiter tripping transformer
1 T2 : Intermediate transformer of tripping unit
R4 10 T3 : Pulse transformer
4 L1 : Measuring inductance
RS
14 R1 ... R6 : Variable resistors
C1 : Tripping capacitor
RS : Discharge resistor
RZ : Charge

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4 Dispatch and storage • Checking the delivery for completeness and
freedom from damage (also, for example, for
moisture and its adverse effects).
4.1 Condition on delivery
• Any short quantities, defects or transport damage
• The factory assembled Is-limiters are checked at
- Must be precisely documented on the con-
the works for completeness of the equipment
signment note.
installed, and simultaneously subjected to a
routine test in accordance with VDE 0670, - The shipper/carrier is to be notified immedi-
Part 1000 or IEC Publication 60694, thus ately in accordance with the liability provisions
verifying their correct structure and function. of the German General Conditions for For-
warders (ADSp)/KVO.
• Is-limiter inserts and insert holders are normally
delivered separately.
4.5 Intermediate storage
4.2 Packaging
Conditions for optimum intermediate storage:
The Is-limiter components are mounted on a
wooden pallet and sealed in film and/or packed in 1. Devices with basic packaging or unpacked:
cardboard for delivery. • A dry and well-ventilated storeroom, with
climate in accordance with VDE 0670
Packaging units:
Part 1000/IEC 60694
• Three Is-limiter insert holders on one pallet.
• Room temperature which does not fall below
• Is-limiter inserts contained in the insert holders or -5°C
packed separately.
• Do not remove or damage the packaging
• Tripping cabinet packed separately.
• Unpacked devices
Packaging for overseas transport: - Loosely cover with protective sheeting,
• Drying agent bags inserted in the film-sealed - Sufficient air circulation must be maintained
packaging.
• Do not stack Is-limiters
• See instructions for use for the drying agent
bags in accordance with DIN 55 473. • Do not stack tripping cabinets

- If coloured indicator is blue: contents dry • Store Is-limiter inserts in a dry place

- If coloured indicator is pink: contents moist • Check regularly for any condensation.
(relative humidity e.g. above 40 %). 2. Devices with seaworthy or similar packaging with
internal protective sheeting:
4.3 Transport • Place transport units under devices:
Loading of the packaging units must only be - protected from the weather,
carried out with a
- dry,
• crane,
- safe from damage.
• fork lift truck and/or
• Check the packaging for damage.
• trolley jack.
• Check the drying agent (see also section 4.2):
Note: - on arrival of the consignment,
• Avoid impact during transport. - later at appropriate intervals.
• Do not subject to other damaging mechanical • If the maximum storage period, starting from
stresses. the date of packaging, has been exceeded:
- The protective function of the packaging is
4.4 Delivery no longer guaranteed,
The duties of the consignee on receipt of the - Suitable action must be taken if inter-
Is-limiters at site include the following: mediate storage is to continue.

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5 Installation of the Is-limiter at site 5.3.2 Tightening torques

Local installation of the Is-limiters: Use DIN screws of tensile class 8.8. The tightening
torques for the busbar screw connections with
• should only be carried out by specially trained dished washers are as follows:
skilled personnel or
• should be managed and supervised by such Recommended
personnel. tightening torque1)
Nm
5.1 General site requirements Lubricant2)

Before installation is commenced, the switchgear Thread Without Oil

room must be: or grease

• complete, including the wall openings and M6 10.5 4.5

ducts, M8 26 10
• fitted with lighting and power, M 10 50 20
• lockable, M 12 86 40
• dry and well ventilated. M 16 200 80
• Conditions for indoor switchgear to VDE 0670,
Part 1000, etc., with temperature class “minus 5 1) • The rated tightening torques for fasteners without
indoor” are to be complied with. lubrication are based on a coefficient of friction for the
thread of 0.14 (the actual values are subject to an
unavoidable, partly not inconsiderable, spread).
5.2 Mounting requirements
• Rated tightening torques for fasteners with lubrication in
• Preparing of a foundation: accordance with DIN 43 673.

- If Is-limiters supplied in component form: not 2) Thread and head contact surface lubricated.
necessary.
- If Is-limiters fixed in switchgear panels: Consult the detailed technical documentation for
necessary. any tightening torques which deviate from the
• Mounting options for panels / equipment cabinets: general table (e.g. for contact systems or switch
terminals).
- Switchroom floor with low weight switchgear
panels, otherwise
- Foundation frame. 5.3.3 Tripping and current transformer wiring

• Mounting requirements for panels / equipment Tripping and current transformer wiring is to be
cabinets: laid in accordance with a precise diagram and
specific instructions (see wiring diagrams in the
- Evenness and straightness tolerances to DIN
order documentation) to preclude mutual inter-
43 661
ference.
- Floor surface which is perfectly level and
capable of supporting the switchgear’s weight Caution!

- Earthing of the foundation frame with In order to ensure that the electromagnetic
30 x 4 mm galvanized steel strip. compatibility (EMC) of the tripping device is not
altered, do not install additional wiring / insert
parallel connections in the tubes after installation:
5.3 Installation
• Connection between the moving hinged frame
5.3.1 Installation position of the Is-limiter insert holders/ (where the tripping units are situated) and the
inserts anti-interference unit,
• The Is-limiter insert holders / inserts are to be in- • Connections between the tripping current trans-
stalled in an upright position so as to ensure formers and terminals 101 to 106,
good heat dissipation.
• Connections between the pulse transformers
• Other installation positions on request and terminals 151 to 156.
• Always position telescopic contact 168.7 / insu-
See also the relevant wiring diagrams.
lator with pulse transformer 168.3 at bottom
(applies to rated voltages 0.75 kV to 17.5 kV).
• Is-limiter inserts up to 17.5 kV have an antirota-
tion device.
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Laying regulation for wiring between the • The earth connection of the switchgear is to be
Is-limiter tripping cabinet and tripping current made to one common point.
transformer / Is-limiter insert holder:
• Recommended earthing methods:
• Lay wiring in rigid or flexible steel conduit:
- Laying variant 1:
- Wiring to the Is-limiter insert holders is always Is-limiter in component form as per figure 5/1.
to be seperated by phase.
- Laying variant 2:
- Wiring to the tripping current transformers: Is-limiter fixed in panels as per figure 5/2.
• together in a fourth conduit or • Always use copper for earth connections. See
figures 5/1 and 5/2 for cross sections.
• phase-separated in individual conduits.
• Make the protection conductor connection to
• The two wires of each pair (6 pairs in total) must
the foundation frame (applies to Is-limiters in
be twisted tightly together, at least 20 twists per
panels).
meter.
• Connect the earthing conductor coming from
• Cable cross section ≥ 2.5 mm2 Cu.
the ground electrodes, preferably via a metering
• Refer to ABB Calor Emag if conductor lengths point, to the main earthing point of the Is-limiter
exceed 20 m. installation.

5.4 Earthing the switchgear

(Figures 5/1 und 5/2)
• Earthing of the Is-limiter components is of
fundamental importance for the function of
the Is-limiter.

2 2

9
6
6
3
3
5 7 5
8
1 1

8
7

4
4

Figure 5/1: Earth connections, laying variant 1: Figure 5/2: Earth connections, laying variant 2:
component form fixed in switchgear panels
1 IS-limiter insert holder 1 IS-limiter insert holder
2 Tripping current transformer 2 Tripping current transformer
3 Tripping cabinet 3 Tripping cabinet
4 Central earthing point 4 Central earthing point
5 Busbar ≥ 30 x 4 mm, Cu 5 Busbar ≥ 30 x 4 mm, Cu
6 Cable ≥ 2.5 mm2, Cu 6 Cable ≥ 2.5 mm2, Cu
7 Cable ≥ 10 mm2, Cu 7 Cable ≥ 10 mm2, Cu
8 Cable ≥ 25 mm2, Cu 8 Cable ≥ 25 mm2, Cu
9 Switchgear panel

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6 Operation of the Is-limiter • Slide the Is-limiter insert in firmly as far as it will
go, hold it in that position and turn the two
clamping levers back to their original position.
6.1 Note on safety at work
• Is-limiters over 2000 A (12/17.5 kV) are fitted with
• Commissioning of the Is-limiter after installation two studbolts:
has been completed:
- Fit the pressure plates.
Note!
- Screw on the nuts and tighten them with a
The Is-limiter is a special protection system. torque of 200 to 220 Nm.
- Before commissioning, the Is-limiter is to be
Note:
inspected by an engineer from ABB Calor
Emag. When fitting, ensure that the tripping contact(s)
• Operation: 167.4 of the insert is (are) precisely positioned on
the relevant telescopic contact(s) (pulse contact)
- Operation is only to be carried out by trained 168.7.
specialists familiar with the installation.
Number of tripping contacts on the Is-limiter insert:
- Observe the relevant regulations in section
1.2.2. • 0.75 kV to 17.5 kV :1
• 24/36/40.5 kV :2
6.2 Commissioning
Inserts from 0.75 kV to 17.5 kV have mechanical
• See information in section 6.1. anti-rotation device to prevent them from being
• During AC voltage testing of the main circuits to fitted incorrectly.
VDE 0670, Part 1000 (IEC 60694), special
attention is to be paid to voltage transformers, 6.4 Switching the tripping device on
pulse transformers and cables, etc.
• Switch the m.c.b. for the AC and DC power
Note: supply on.
In order to avoid tripping of the Is-limiter insert • Switch the mains switch on the power unit on.
during the high voltage / impulse voltage test, an
• The indicator relay for the monitoring system will
insulating disk or cap must be inserted between
pick up and the “Is-limiter not ready” signal is
telescopic contact 168.7 and tripping contact
cancelled.
167.4 (figures 3/1 and 3/2).
The closing lock-outs with the circuit-breakers
or switch disconnectors in series are enabled.
6.3 Fitting the Is-limiter inserts
(Figures 2/1 to 2/3, 3/1, 3/2, 6/1 and 6/2)
6.5 Switching operations
When fitting and replacing the Is-limiter inserts, the • The tripping device is switched on and off with
main circuit of the Is-limiter insert holder is to be the main switch on the power unit. The m.c.b.s
earthed on both sides. normally remain permanently on.
Caution! • Replacement of the Is-limiter inserts after tripping:
Only ever use the correct inserts as specified for Procedure:
the particular Is-limiter. Observe the label on the
1. Switch the tripping device off at the main
Is-limiter insert holder.
switch on the power unit.
Procedure: 2. Switch off m.c.b. F116 and F1171 ) of the
• Release the clamping system on the Is-limiter tripping cabinet.
insert holders by moving the clamping lever or Note:
removing the studbolts.
Switching off the m.c.b. prevents inadvertent
• Fit the Is-limiter inserts into the Is-limiter holders. coupling of the AC voltage networks via the
Caution! tripping device, in which the voltage
transformer (supply voltage source) may be
Parallel operation of Is-limiter inserts per phase: excited by a fault on the low voltage side.
- As a general rule, all the Is-limiter inserts must
be fitted. 1)
See page 19.

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3. Check the indicator relay: Caution!
- In which phase did tripping occur? Never re-use tripped Is-limiter inserts (green indi-
- Do not reset the signal as yet! cation), irrespective of the condition of the fuse.
4. Remove the Is-limiter inserts in phases L1, L2 Repair and testing of Is-limiter inserts may only be
and L3. carried out at ABB Calor Emag (manufacturer's
We recommend replacing all the Is-limiter works)!
inserts with new ones after tripping (see also
number 11). 6.6 Electrical displays and monitoring
5. Insert new Is-limiter inserts. When the switchgear is in operation, all the visible
See notes in section 6.3, “Fitting the Is-limiter operating data and condition indicators in the
inserts”. secondary systems are to be observed.
6. Reset the trip indications (indicator relay).
The indicator relays are visible behind the door of
Caution! the equipment cabinet.
Special note on “tripping device with coup- Indications:
ling”:
• Indicator for lack of control voltages:
• If the trip indication is resetted while the
main switch is on, this will cause the Is-limiter - Relay H106:
inserts to trip. “No supply voltage” indication appears if one
• The coupling causes the remaining phases supply voltage fails. Resetting necessary
to trip when at least one phase has tripped. when supply restored.

• As a result all new Is-limiter inserts will have • Indicator for Is-limiter:
to be replaced! - Relays H1L1, H1L2, H1L3:
1)
7. Connect m.c.b. F116 and F117 . “Is-limiter tripped” indication remains visible
8. Switch the tripping device on at the main after tripping until resetted by activating reset
switch on the power unit. button.

Note: - Relay H116:

If the tripping device is switched on without “Is-limiter not ready” indication appears if
resetting the tripped indication, it has to be Is-limiter not ready for operation (relay is not
switched off again at the main switch. Reset excited) and is cancelled as soon as Is-limiter
the tripped indications after approx. 1 minute, is ready for operation (relay is excited).
and then turn the main switch on again.
9. The Is-limiter is then ready for operation again. 6.7 Test procedures

10. The equipment can be connected, i.e. the

circuit-breaker or switch disconnector can be 6.7.1 Testing the off-circuit condition
closed after any earthing switches have been Use appropriate testing methods in compliance
switched off. with the regulations in section 1.2.2.
11. When the system is ready for operation again,
the removed Is-limiter inserts are to be 6.7.2 Tests on the pulse transformer
checked:
No continuity tests may be performed on the
- The green indicator on the Is-limiter insert
higher voltage side winding (secondary winding)
indicates that the insert has tripped.
of the pulse transformer, as otherwise this might
- The red indicator on the fuse indicates that destroy the electronic components cast into the
the fuse has blown. pulse transformer!
It is possible that an Is-limiter insert has
reacted (green indication) even though the 6.8 Earthing and short-circuiting with earthing
fuse has not blown (red ball not visible). See cable sets
also Is-limiter insert continuity testing in
section 7.2.1. Earthing and short-circuiting of the installation
with an earthing cable set may be necessary
depending on the order.

1)
m.c.b. F116 and F117 are each assigned to one of the two Application on switchboards fitted with phase
supply voltages. See switching diagrams specific to earthing points.
customer.

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Note:

The short-circuit withstand capacity of the earthing

device must correspond to the rated short time
current of the switchgear.

The individual steps of the earthing and short-

circuiting process are as follows:
• Isolate the area to be earthed and secure against
reconnection.
• Carefully observe all safety regulations.
• Check the area to be earthed for the off-circuit
condition.
• First firmly bolt the common earthing cable to the
earthing point, and then use the insulated rod to
connect the short-circuiting cable in a short-
circuit-proof manner to the phase earthing
points.
• Secure neighbouring live areas (e.g. feeder
cables) to prevent inadvertent contact.

IMPORTANT
Only use IS-limiter inserts
type: QS2- .... B ...
with integrated fuse
type: DR ..... !

Figure 6/1: IS-limiter insert Figure 6/2: Label on the IS-limiter insert holder.
This label is not applied on low voltage systems.

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7 Maintenance • Check the functions of the switching devices
and the controls, interlocks, tripping, annuncia-
tion and other devices.
7.1 General
• Check all switchgear accessories and the
Maintenance serves to preserve trouble-free auxiliary equipment.
operation and achieve the longest possible • No external discharge may occur on the
working life of the switchboard. In accordance surfaces of equipment at operating voltage. This
with DIN 31 051 IEC 61208, it comprises the can, for example, be detected by characteristic
following closely related activities: noises, a clearly perceptible smell of ozone, or
Inspection: Determination of the actual visible glowing in the dark.
condition.
Servicing
Servicing: Measures to preserve the
specified condition. Basic servicing activities include the following:
Repair: Measures to restore the • Cleaning the general surfaces:
specified condition. - Remove dry dust deposits which do not
Note: adhere strongly using a soft dry cloth.

When carrying out all maintenance work, the - Remove more strongly adhering dirt, with a
following must be strictly complied with: cloth soaked in a slightly alkaline household
cleaner or
• Relevant regulations in section 1.2.2.
- Rivolta BWR 210.
• Notes on safety at work in section 6.1.
• Cleaning the insulating material surfaces and
• Regulations in the country of installation. conductive components:
• It is recommended that service personnel from - Use Rivolta BWR 210 for slight contamina-
ABB Calor Emag be called in to perform tion.
servicing and repair work. This is necessary for
some of the work detailed in the section - Use Kaltreiniger 716 for major conta-mination.
“Inspection and servicing”. - After cleaning, wipe off with clean water and
dry carefully.
The following operating instructions must also be
observed together with this instruction manual: - Observe the manufacturer’s instructions and
the special ABB instruction manuals BA 1002/E
Test plug QT3 a BA 250/E and BA 1006/E respectively on safety at
work.
Test equipment QT2 a BA 251/E
Note:
Further details can be taken from the technical
documentation for the switchboard (including, for Only use halogen-free cleaners. Never use
example, any agreed special operating condi- 1.1.1-trichloroethane, trichloroethylene or
tions). carbon tetrachloride!
• Check that the bolt connections at the contact
points in the busbar system and the earth
7.2 Inspection and servicing connections are tight.
Inspection • Observe the maintenance instructions in the re-
levant instruction manuals.
Inspection of the switchboard should be carried
out approximately every four years, depending
on the operating conditions and local environment, 7.2.1 IS-limiter equipment
in accordance with VBG 4 standard. a) Tripping device
The working area is to be isolated and secured in • Funktional checks:
accordance with the safety regulations of DIN - Check should be carried out at relatively long
VDE/IEC intervals (e.g. every 12 months)
The inspection should include but not be limited - The tripping device is to be treated as a
to the following: protection system
• Check the installation for abnormalities of any
kind, for the effects of environmental influences
and for dirt.

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- Equipment required for functional checks: • Repair and testing of Is-limiter inserts:
• test insert, type QE2 a, Repair and testing of Is-limiter inserts may
• test plug, type QT3 a, or only be carried out at ABB Calor Emag
• test equipment, type QT2 a. (manufacturer's work)!
• Sequence of functional check: • Continuity testing:
- Deactivate the Is-limiter - Unscrew the HRC fuse from the main con-
ductor.
- Replace the Is-limiter insert with test insert,
type QE2 a - Check the HRC fuse and main conductor
separately.
- Test methods
- Conventional continuity testers can be used.
Selection of two devices:
Caution!
1. Test plug, type QT3 a:
Tripping of the charge possible:
• Insert test plug in the test socket connector
of the tripping unit to be tested. • Only test the main conductor for continuity
between the face edges.
• The test plug contains a pulse emitter for
checking the most important functions of • Do not touch tripping contact 167.4 with
the tripping device. the continuity tester.
2. Test equipment, type QT2 a, with inte- - When refitting the HRC fuse to the main
grated measuring instruments: conductor, firmly tighten the fastening screws.
• Connect the test equipment with test c) Verification of design data:
socket connector of the tripping unit to be
tested. Caution!

• Functional check possible Verification of the design data (response values,

settings) and Is-limiter inserts is required on:
• Checks on the settings of the resistors in
the measuring circuits possible. • changes to the operating conditions,
• Checks on the response values of the • changes in short-circuit currents,
measuring and blocking elements pos-
• installation of capacitor banks on the voltage
sible.
level of the Is-limiters.
- Glow lamp on the test insert flash up when the
tripping pulse is received: The response values and settings are listed in the
relevant order-related data sheet.
• Tripping circuit functioning correctly
• Tripping wiring functioning correctly 7.3 Testing of interlock conditions
• Pulse transformer functioning correctly. (See also sections 3.2 and 6)
• Further instructions on performance of the test The interlock between the Is-limiter tripping device
can be found in the instruction manuals (see and the circuit-breaker or switch disconnector is
section 7.1) and in the test specification for the of the electrical type.
Is-limiter tripping device.
• The series connected circuit-breaker or switch
• Cleaning the tripping cabinet located in dust- disconnector may only be closed when the
filled environments: Is-limiter is ready for operation and has not
- at appropriate intervals, tripped.

- use a soft brush only. • When the Is-limiter trips, the series connected
circuit-breaker or switch disconnector must
b) IS-limiter inserts receive opening commands.
• Store the IS-limiter inserts in a dry place Check this condition as follows:
• Recommendations for the charges: Effect a trip using test plug QT3 a or test
- Replacement after 8 years for Is-limiter inserts equipment QT2 a with the Is-limiter inserts
which have been in service. removed.
- Replacement after 12 years for Is-limiter inserts • Any additional interlocks fitted and listed in the
which have not been in service. order documentation are to be tested sepa-
rately.

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7.4 Spare parts, auxiliary materials 8 Disposal
7.4.1 Spare parts
Caution
The following details are required when spare
parts are ordered: Disposal of Is-Limiter inserts must be carried out
only by ABB Calor Emag (Producer of this
• Serial number of the switchboard or Is-limiter. equipment).
Also required for: - Power unit, complete
- Tripping unit, Inside the Is-Limiter inserts a small charge is
complete installed (167.2). For safety reason it is strictly
(for one phase). forbidden to open this Is-Limiter insert or to take
• Is-limiter insert: - Serial number out the charge.
- Type of Is-limiter
insert and
integrated fuse

For the procurement of further spare parts, please

contact ABB Calor Emag.

7.4.2 Auxiliary materials Part no.

(order ref.)
Halogen-free cleaners:
• General cleaning
Rivolta BWR 210 GCE0007707P0100
ABB directions for use
BA 1002/E GCEA901002P0102
• For conductive
components, insulating
materials and for heavy
contamination:
Kaltreiniger 716 GCE0007706P0100
ABB directions for use
BA 1006/E GCEA901006P0102

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Instruction manual no. GCEA 67 0323 P0102 Printed in Germany (02.01-500-PPI)

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Is-limiters
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Your safety first – always!

That's why our instruction manual begins with these recommendations.

• Only install switchgear and switchboards in enclosed rooms suitable for

• Danger!

Pay special attention to the hazard notes in the instruction manual marked with
this warning symbol.
• Do not exceed the loads quoted in the technical data of the specification in
normal operation of the switchgear or switchboard.
• Keep the instruction manual accessible to all persons concerned with
installation, operation and maintenance.
• The user’s personnel are to act responsibly in all matters affecting safety at
work and the correct handling of the switchgear.

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beachten !

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WARNING
Always observe the instruction manual and follow the rules
of good engineering practice !

Hazardous voltage
can cause electrical shock and burns.
Disconnect power before proceeding with any work on this equipment.

If you have any further questions on this instruction manual, the members of our
field organization will be pleased to provide the required information.

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Contents Page Contents Page

1 Summary 5 6 Commissioning/Operation 30
1.1 General 5 6.1 Commissioning 30
1.2 Standards and specifications 5 6.1.1 Preparatory work 30
1.3 Operating conditions 5 6.1.2 Start-up 30
1.3.1 Normal operating conditions 5 6.2 Fitting the IS-limiter inserts 31
1.3.2 Special operating conditions 5 6.3 Switching the tripping device on 31
2 Technical data 6 6.4 Moving the IS-limiter switch truck 31
2.1 IS-limiter panel 6 6.5 Switching operations 32
2.2 IS-limiter switch truck 7 6.6 Electrical displays and monitoring 32
2.3 Technical data 6.7 Earthing and short-circuiting with
Tripping device, auxiliary circuits 7 earthing cable sets 32
3 Panel structure and 6.8 Test procedures 33
components 8
6.8.1 Testing the off-circuit condition 33
3.1 Basic structure and variants 8
6.8.2 Testing for in-phase condition 33
3.2 Enclosure 8
6.8.3 Tests on the pulse transformer 33
3.3 Compartments of the panels 8
7 Maintenance 35
3.4 Interlocks/protection against
7.1 General 35
maloperation 9
7.2 Inspection 35
3.5 Functions of the IS-limiter components 9
7.3 Servicing 36
3.5.1 IS-limiter insert holder (switch truck) 10
7.3.1 IS-limiter device 36
3.5.2 IS-limiter insert 10
7.4 Repair 37
3.5.3 Tripping current transformers 10
7.4.1 Switchgear surfaces 37
3.5.4 Tripping device 10
7.4.2 Replacement of components 37
4 Dispatch and storage 17
7.5 Tests on switch trucks with IS-limiters 38
4.1 Condition on delivery 17
7.5.1 Auxiliary switch settings 38
4.2 Packaging 17
7.5.2 Testing of interlock conditions 38
4.3 Transport 17
7.6 Spare parts and auxiliary materials 38
4.4 Delivery 17
7.6.1 Spare parts 38
4.5 Intermediate storage 17
7.6.2 Auxiliary materials 39
5 Erection of the
switchgear on site 19 8 Disposal 39
5.1 General site requirements 19
5.2 Foundation 19
5.3 Erection of the panels 19
We reserve all rights to this publication. Misuse,
5.4 Installation of the busbars and bushings 20
particularly including duplication and making available
5.5 Connection of the power and of this manual – or extracts – to third parties is prohibited.
control cables 21 The data and illustrations are without engagement.
Subject to change without notice.
5.6 Earthing the switchgear 21
5.7 Concluding installation work 21 © ABB Calor Emag Mittelspannung GmbH, 2001

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1 Summary 1.3 Operating conditions

1.3.1 Normal operating conditions

1.1 General
The switchgear installations are fundamentally
The metal-clad, three-pole, air-insulated panels are designed for the normal operating conditions for
factory-assembled, type tested indoor panels for indoor switchgear and switchboards in accor-
rated voltages of 12 kV, 17.5 kV and 24 kV. The dance with VDE 0670 Part 1000, IEC Publication
panels are fitted with IS-limiter switch trucks and a 60694. The following limit values, among others,
single busbar system. apply:

Details of the technical design and equipment of Ambient temperature:

individual switchgear, such as technical data, • Maximum + 40°C
detailed component lists for the individual panels,
• Maximum 24-hour average + 35°C
detailed wiring diagrams etc. can be found in the
relevant order documents. • Minimum
(according to "minus 5 indoor" class) – 5°C
1.2 Standards and specifications VDE 0670 Part 6 amends the contents of Part 1000
in relation to humidity as follows: With indoor
The panels comply with the standards and
installation, it is assumed that the humidity within
specifications for factory-assembled, metal-clad
the enclosure can reach high values, but that
and type tested high voltage switchgear to
there is normally no condensation on the equip-
VDE 0670 and the relevant IEC Publications
ment installed. Condensation can be prevented
60282, 60298 and 60694.
by appropriate design of the station building or
The component lists comply with the following switchroom.
standards: The maximum altitude at which the unit may be
• IS-limiter insert holder with IS-limiter insert, installed is 1000 m above sea level.
temperature rise test in accordance with IEC
Publications 60694, 60298 and 60056 1.3.2 Special operating conditions
According to VDE 0670 Part 1000, the manufac-
• IS-limiter insert holder, power frequency and
turer and user may agree on special operating
lightning impulse withstand voltage test to
conditions which deviate from the normal
VDE 0670 Part 6, IEC Publication 60298, partial
operating conditions. The manufacturer must be
discharge measurements in accordance with
consulted in advance about each special
IEC Publication 60044-4
operating condition.
• fuses to VDE 0670 Part 4, IEC Publication For example:
60282-1
• At site altitudes over 1000 m, the insulation level
• tripping current transformers to DIN VDE 414 must allow for the reduction in the dielectric
Part 1, IEC Publication 60185 and strength of the air.
• voltage transformers to DIN VDE 414 Part 2, IEC • Any increased ambient temperatures must be
Publication 60186. taken into account in the design of the busbars
and tee-off conductors, or their current carrying
The panels have the following degrees of pro- capacity will be limited. Heat dissipation from
tection in accordance with DIN VDE 0470-1 and the panel can be facilitated by additional
IEC 60529: ventilation.
• IP 4X (up to IP 55 on request) for the enclosure and Notes on special climatic operating conditions:
• IP 2X for the partitions.
When operating switchgear in climates with high
All other relevant VDE specifications, particularly humidity and/or major rapid temperature
DIN VDE 0101,VDE 0105 and DIN VDE 0141, and fluctuations, there is a risk of dew deposits, which
the corresponding IEC Publications, the accident has to remain an exceptional condition for indoor
prevention regulations issued by the appropriate switchgear under normal operating conditions.
professional bodies, and the safety guidelines for Preventive measures (e.g. electric heaters) to
production materials, are to be observed during preclude such condensation phenomena and the
installation and operation of these switchgear. possibly resulting corrosion and other damage
The order-related details provided by ABB are must be taken in consultation with the switchgear
also to be taken into account. manufacturer.

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2 Technical data
2.1 IS-limiter panel
Electrical data

Rated voltage kV 12 17.5 24

Rated power frequency withstand voltage kV 28 38 50
Rated lightning impulse withstand voltage kV 75 95 125
Insulation DIN VDE/IEC list 2
Rated frequency Hz 50/60 50/60 50/60
Rated current of busbars A ...3000 3) ...3000 3) ...2000 4)
Rated current of tee-offs A ...3000 3) ...3000 3) ...2000 4)
Peak withstand current1) kA ...125 ...125 ...100
1)
Rated short-time current 3 s kA ...50 ...50 ...40
Rated supply voltage V DC2) 24, 60, 110, 220; AC 100, 110, 220, 240

1)
Higher 40 kA: 1 sec
2)
Special DC voltages on request
3)
With additional cooling fan: up to 4000 A
4)
With additional cooling fan: up to 2500 A

Details of the switchgear can be found in the detailed special publications or in the ABB IS-limiter broschure.

Dimensions and weights

Dimensions:
For rated voltage kV 12 17.5 24
Height dimension a mm 2200 2200 2325
Width dimension b mm 1000 1000 1000
Depth dimension c mm 13001) 13001) 1520
Weight including IS-limiter
switch truck (depending on kg c. 1200 c. 1200 c. 1300
equipment fitted)
1)
With rated current 4000 A: 1350 mm depth

b c
a

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2.2 IS-limiter switch truck
Electrical data

Weights

Rated Rated Rated power Rated light-

voltage current frequency ning impulse IS-limiter IS-limiter Switch
withstand withstand insert holder insert truck
voltage voltage complete

kV A kV kV kg kg kg

12 1250 28 75 23 12 300
2000 27.5 12.5 350
2500 65 15.5 470
3000 65 15.5 475
40001) 65 15.5 475

17.5 1250 38 95 23 14 310

2000 27.5 14.5 360
2500 65 17.5 480
3000 65 17.5 485
1)
4000 65 17.5 485

24 1250 50 125 27 19 460

1600 31.5 19.5 485
2000 33 24 495
1)
2500 33 24 495

1)
With additional cooling fan

2.3 Technical data

Tripping device, auxiliary circuits

Device Power consumption1) Rated supply voltages

AC DC AC (f=50/60 Hz) DC
VA W V V

Tripping device 40 – 95 to 135, 200 to 250 –

Auxiliary circuits
(blocking magnet,
auxiliary relay) – 20 100, 110, 220, 240 24, 60, 110, 220

1)
approximate values

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3 Panel structure and components 3.3 Compartments of the panels
(Figures 3/1 to 3/9) IS-limiter compartment
(Figures 3/1 and 3/8)
3.1 Basic structure and variants
The IS-limiter compartment fitted with the neces-
The basic design of the panels comprises the
sary guide rails accommodates the IS-limiter
stationary panel and the withdrawable IS-limiter
switch truck 168. If this switch truck is moved out
switch truck. Figures 3/1 to 3/4 show the basic
of the service position into the disconnected
structure of a panel.
position, the fixed contact pins located in the
Panels with IS-limiters are designed for the isolating tulips 5 in busbar compartment A and in
following applications amongst others: cable termination compartment C are covered
automatically by metal shutters 12.
• feeding into existing systems (transformer or
generator feeders),
IS-limiter switch truck
• coupling between network sections, (Figures 3/1, 3/5, 3/6 and 3/9)
• bus sectionalizing or coupling between The manually withdrawable IS-limiter switch truck
switchgear, consists of a sheet steel structure on which
• bridging of short-circuit current limiting the IS-limiter insert holders with inserts are
reactors in transformer or generator feeders. mounted.
The IS-limiter panels can be supplemented by Spring loaded contact systems 4.3 are attached
additional panels (circuit-breakers, disconnec- to the contact arms 4.2. This enables the elec-
tors and cable terminal panel). trical connection to the panel to be established
when the IS-limiter switch truck is moved into the
Further details on the structure of and equipment service position.
in the switchgear can be found in the relevant
order documents. The contact arms on the 24 kV version are
insulated.
3.2 Enclosure The signalling, tripping and control wiring
The panel enclosure consists of galvanized sheet between the tripping device and IS-limiter switch
steel. The roof of the high voltage compartment is truck is connected manually with a multipole
fitted with integrated pressure relief devices. These control wiring plug connector 10.
open when overpressure occurs as a result of an As soon as switch truck 168 has been inserted
internal arc fault. The front is sealed off by flame- into the panel, it is earthed by four sliding contacts
proof doors with hinges at the left and an opening at the side.
angle of approx. 180°. Adjacent panels are segre-
gated from one another by the two side walls and an Busbar compartment
air cushion left between them during installation.
This type of design protects them from melting (Figures 3/1, 5/3 and 5/6)
through in the course of an internal arc fault. Incoming connections into busbar compartment A
Compartment D containing the tripping device can of the panel are established either by busbars
be assembled separately as a self-supporting passing through the side or roof or by cable
sheet-steel enclosure. It is separated from the high passing through the roof, depending on the
voltage area and is shockproof and flameproof. particular order.
Even with switch truck 168 withdrawn (shutters 12
in closed position), there is still protection against acci- In the case of the panel described below, the
dental contact with live parts in busbar compartment busbars 3 are led from panel to panel in sections
A and cable termination/tie bus compartment C. and are held by the tee-off conductors 2 and by
bushings 29 where necessary. The conductor
If an internal arc fault occurs, the auxiliary switches material used is D shaped tubing, fitted singly or
11.5 controlling the pressure relief devices (figure doubly depending on the current. Connection to
5/13) achieve Ith-limitation by undelayed release. the flat tee-off conductors is screwed in place and
The panel doors have a high quality two coat finish established without any special clamps. The
with topcoat in colour RAL 7035 (or special colour busbars and tee-off conductors are covered with
by prior arrangement), applied after thorough shrink-on sleeves. The screw connections in the
cleaning including corrosion protection treat- busbar system are covered by caps 58. Panel
ment, and which is notable for its particular segregation or system related segregation is
resistance to impact and corrosion. provided by bushing plates 28 and bushings 29.

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Cable compartment 3.4 Interlocks/protection against maloperation
(Figure 3/1) In order to avoid hazardous situations and
Incoming connections into cable termination maloperation, a series of interlocks are provided
compartment C are effected either by busbars to protect personnel and the switchgear.
passing through the side or rear wall or floor, or by The normally effective interlocks are as follows:
cables passing through the floor, depending on
the particular order. • The IS-limiter switch truck can only be moved
from the service position into the intermediate
The panel described below is fitted with tie buses position (and vice-versa) when the circuit-
which are always led into the adjacent panel breaker or switch disconnector in series are
through bushings for thermodynamic reasons. open (electromechanical interlock).
The bushings for the 24 kV voltage level are of the
capacitor type. • The series connected circuit-breaker can only
be closed when the IS-limiter switch truck is
The screw connections in the tie bus system are clearly in the service position and the IS-limiter
covered by caps 58. is ready for operation and has not tripped
Bushings and cable sealing ends can be installed (electromechanical interlock).
after withdrawing the IS-limiter switch truck 168, • If the IS-limiter trips, the series connected cir-
the vertical cover plate 9.1 and, if necessary, also cuit-breaker or disconnector must also be
cover plate 9.2. The rear wall 25 can also be opened.
removed to facilitate assembly.
• Control voltage is necessary to insert and
Current transformer 7 and voltage transformer 8 withdraw the IS-limiter switch truck.
are located in the cable compartment.
• The multipole control wiring plug connector
For currents above 3000 A the voltage transformer can only be connected when the switch truck
is located on the IS-limiter switch truck. is in the disconnected position and can only
Tripping cabinet be disconnected when the latter is in the
intermediate position.
(Figures 3/1 and 3/8)
• Details of any further interlocks can be found in
Compartment D and its front door contains the
the relevant order documents for the individual
tripping device for the IS-limiter and the secondary
installation.
equipment in the panel required for the particular
application. Definition of IS-limiter switch truck positions:
The control wiring is led through generously • Service position:
dimensioned metal covered ducts in the panel The switch truck has been inserted into the
area. The left-hand duct is reserved for the panel and engaged, and the electrical con-
incoming and outgoing control wiring. The nection has been established to the panel.
internal panel wiring is located on the right.
• Intermediate position:
Warning! Switch truck moved out of the panel and dis-
In order not to alter the electromagnetic connected from the high voltage components,
compatibility (EMC) of the tripping device, no shutters closed, and control wiring connected.
additional wiring may be installed parallel to the • Disconnected position:
following connections or laid in the conduits at a
later date: Switch truck outside the panel and control
wiring disconnected (figure 3/9).
• connection between the moveable hinged
frame (where the tripping device is located)
and the anti-interference unit, 3.5 Functions of the IS-limiter components
• connections between tripping current transfor- The IS-limiter is a high speed switching device with
mers and clamps 101 to 106, a current-limiting effect. The IS-limiter is tripped
and the short-circuit current limited at the first rise
• connections between pulse transformers and
in short-circuit current. The maximum asymmetric
clamps 151 to 156.
short-circuit current flowing through the IS-limiter
See also the relevant wiring diagrams. is thus limited.

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Please consult the detailed special publications 3.5.3 Tripping current transformers
or the ABB IS-limiter broschure for the technical (Figures 3/1 to 3/4)
processes involved in short-circuit limiting and for
examples of the IS-limiter’s use. The tripping transformers 7 are current transfor-
mers which are installed in series with the IS-limiter
IS-limiters basically comprise the following: and serve to measure the current flowing through
• IS-limiter insert holder (mounted on the switch the IS-limiter.
truck) From the outside, the IS-limiter current transfor-
• IS-limiter insert mers cannot be distinguished from conventional
transformers. The particularly notable charac-
• Tripping current transformer teristics of the special transformer are:
• Tripping device. • an extremely high overcurrent factor,
3.5.1 IS-limiter insert holder (switch truck) • an iron core with air gap to keep remanent
(Figures 3/5, 3/6 and 3/8) induction low,
Two insulators 168.2 and 168.3 for each phase • a low resistance shield between the primary
are located on switch truck 168. The insulators and secondary sides.
support the pole heads 168.5 with clamping
device 168.6 into which the IS-limiter insert 166 is 3.5.4 Tripping device
inserted. The lower insulator 168.3 (for 12 kV and (Figures 3/1, 3/8, 3/11 and 3/12)
17.5 kV) or both insulators (for 24 kV) are fitted with
The tripping device 169 is located in the separate
a pulse transformer. This transmits the tripping
low voltage compartment D above the IS-limiter
pulse from the tripping device 169 to the charge
compartment.
167.2 in the IS-limiter insert 166 and at the same
time serves to isolate the tripping device Inside the low voltage compartment, the function
electrically from the charge at system potential. groups are combined in interchangeable units
and situated on a hinged frame. The tripping
The telescope contacts 168.7 are located on the
device contains the following:
insulators fitted with pulse transformers.
1. Power unit:
In addition to insulators 168.2 and 168.3, there are
also two insulators 168.4 per phase to support • Main switch: enables the tripping device to
contact arms 4.2, which are located relatively far be switched on or off as required.
apart.
• Monitors the readiness for operation of the
The contact arms are designed appropriately for three tripping units and activates a relay to
the rated current and support the isolating contact the indication units.
systems 4.3. The contact arms for 24 kV are fitted
• Provides the DC auxiliary voltage of 150 V for
with an insulating tube 168.8.
- charging the tripping capacitor,
The clamping device 168.6 is activated by a lever.
For rated currents above 2000 A the IS-limiter - supplying the electronics.
insert is held in the clamping device with a The supply voltage inside the individual
studbolt. modules is divided and stabilized as
For testing of the pulse transformer, see the notes required.
in section 6.8. • The power unit is supplied from two inde-
pendent AC voltage sources:
3.5.2 IS-limiter insert
(Figures 3/5, 3/6 and 3/10) - One of which must be a secure AC voltage
source.
The IS-limiter insert is the switching element pro-
per. The insert contains the main conductor 167 in - A voltage transformer is normally the
a sturdy insulating tube 167.1 in the form of a preferred voltage source.
single to triple bursting bridge 167.5 each con-
- If this preferred voltage source fails, a
taining one charge 167.2. When tripping occurs,
relay switches over automatically to the
the charge is activated and the main conductor is
second AC voltage.
broken at the rupture joint.
- The voltage level of the two AC voltages
The current commutates to the parallel high
can differ. The voltages are listed in the
voltage high rupturing capacity fuse (HV fuse)
circuit diagrams.
160. The fuse element of the HV fuse blows and
limits any further current rise. The current is zero - The drop indicator relay H 106 monitors
at the next voltage zero. both voltages.

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2. Tripping unit Indication:
• Separate unit for each phase. • Relays H1L1, H1L2, H1L3: indicators (white
backgrounds with lettering) remain visible after
• Monitors the current flowing in that phase.
operation until the signal is acknowledged
• Supplies the tripping energy for the charge using the reset button.
in the associated Is-limiter.
• Relay H116: indicator appears if the IS-limiter is
Criteria for tripping: not ready for operation (relay is not activated)
The rate of current rise and instantaneous cur- and disappears as soon as the IS-limiter is
rent value simultaneously reach the response ready for operation (relay is activated).
value of the measuring element. • Relay H106: indicator "power supply failure"
3. Indication unit appears if a supply voltage fails. Acknow-
ledgement is necessary when supply voltage is
Five drop indicator relays: restored.
• Three indicator relays H1L1, H1L2, H1L3 to
4. Anti-interference unit
indicate “Is-limiter tripped” for the three
phases. • The Anti-interference unit keeps interference
pulses, which could possibly cause spurious
• One indicator relay H116 which indicates the
tripping, away from the semi-conductor cir-
readiness for operation of the tripping
cuits.
device.
• The following wires are looped through the
• One indicator relay H106 to monitor the three
anti-interference unit:
supply voltages.
- Wires from the current transformers,
Supply voltages:
- Wires to the Is-limiter insert holders,
- Two AC voltages to supply the tripping
device. - Wires from the auxiliary AC voltage sources.
- One voltage source to supply the auxiliary
circuits.

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1 1.1 (27) Figure 3/1: Section of a panel, basic structure of a 12 kV/17.5 kV
coupler or feeder panel, 1250 A.
Compartments:
2
A Busbar compartment
A B D B IS-limiter compartment
29 C Cable termination compartment or tie bus
compartment
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3 D Tripping cabinet

12 1 Enclosure
5 1.1 Pressure relief plate
2 Tee-off conductor
10 3 Busbar
25 3.6 Tie bus
4.2 4.2 Contact arms
8 5 Isolating tulip
7 Current transformer
168 8 Voltage transformer
9 Partition, detachable
7 9.1 Cover plate, detachable
9.2 Cover plate, detachable
10 Control wiring plug connector
C 12 Shutter
9.2 19 Main earthing bar
19.8 Earthing for tripping device
19.9 Earthing for switch truck
29 19.8 25 Rear wall
(27) Shim
29 Busbar bushing
3.6 9.1 168 IS-limiter switch truck

19 19.9

Examples of further 12 kV/17.5 kV panel types:

Figure 3/2: Panel with busbars routed Figure 3/3: Panel with busbars routed Figure 3/4: Panel with cable entry in roof
through roof and floor. through roof and rear wall. and floor.

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168.9

ø 80
168.1

900
168.2
166

168.7
121
168.5

168.6
168.3
4.2

4.3
168.4

168
400

Note:
Crane suspension point 168.9 770
is only fitted for transport
purposes and should be
removed and stored before
commissioning.

Figure 3/5: IS-limiter switch truck, 12 kV, 2000 A

4.2 Contact arm
4.3 Contact system
121 Hand crank
166 IS-limiter insert
168 IS-limiter switch truck
168.1 Switch truck frame
168.2 Insulator
168.3 Insulator (with pulse transformer)
168.4 Insulator
168.5 Pole head
168.6 Clamping device
168.7 Telescope contact
168.9 Crane suspension point

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(110 ) *)

168.8
785

168.7
650

1020

*) Point of adhesion

Figure 3/6: IS-limiter switch truck, 24 kV, 1600 A.

168.7 Telescope contact
168.8 Insulating tube

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169

10.2

168

18.1

Figure 3/7: IS-limiter panel. Figure 3/8: IS-limiter panel.

Panel door and tripping cabinet door open, switch truck
in service position.
10.2 Control wiring plug
18.1 Square spigot for hand crank 121
168 IS-limiter switch truck
169 Tripping device

160.1

160

167

167.1

167.5
167.2

167.3

167.4

Figure 3/9: IS-limiter switch truck in disconnected position, shutters Figure 3/10: Section of an IS-limiter insert.
closed (busbar compartment and cable termination com-
partment segregated), control wiring plug connector 160 Fuse
disconnected. 160.1 Indicator for fuse
167 Main conductor
167.1 Insulating tube
167.2 Charge
167.3 Indicator for main conductor
167.4 Tripping contact
167.5 Bursting bridge

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150 V

Power Tripping Tripping Tripping

unit unit unit unit
phase L1 phase L2 phase L3

G1 A 2 L1 A 2 L2 A 2 L3

A4
H 106 H 116 H 1L1 H 1L2 H 1L3
Not ready Phase L1 Phase L2 Phase L3
tripped tripped tripped

Entstöreinheit A 3

F 116

L1 L2 L3

Q 6 L 1 T1 L1 Q 6 L 2 T1 L2 Q 6 L 3 T1 L3

Figure 3/11: Block diagram of the IS-limiter device

G1 : Power unit
A2 : Tripping units
A3 : Anti-interference unit
A4 : Indication unit
F116 : Miniature circuit-breaker for supply voltage
Q6 : IS-limiter (insert holder and insert)
T1 : IS-limiter tripping transformer
H106 : Relay to monitor supply voltage
H116 : Relay to monitor readiness for operation
H1 : Relay to indicate tripping.

Test socket 15 +150 V

connector
Tripping
Measuring
element 1 pulse
emitter

C1
T3

7
L1 R5
Measuring
5 element 2
R6
6
T1 T2 R3
3
R2 Figure 3/12: Block diagram of a tripping unit.
2
R1 T1 : IS-limiter tripping transformer
1 T2 : Intermediate transformer of tripping unit
R4 10 T3 : Pulse transformer
4 L1 : Measuring inductance
RS
14 R1 ... R6 : Variable resistors
C1 : Tripping capacitor
RS : Discharge resistor
RZ : Charge

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4 Dispatch and storage Handling by crane:
• Attach lifting ropes with a sufficient load
4.1 Condition on delivery capacity using shackles (jaw width ≥ 30 mm,
fastening bore dia. 30 mm).
The factory assembled panels are checked at the
works for completeness of the equipment • Maintain a rope angle of ≥ 60° from the horizon-
installed, and simultaneously subjected to routine tal between the shackles and crane hook.
tests (normally without AC voltage testing of the
4.4 Delivery
busbars) in accordance with VDE 0670 Part 6 or
IEC Publication 60298, thus verifying their correct The responsibilities of the consignee when the
structure and function. switchgear arrives at site include, but are not
limited to, the following:
The busbars are not normally fitted unless other-
wise stipulated in the order. The busbars, • Checking the consignment for completeness and
fastening materials and accessories are packed freedom from damage (e.g. also for moisture and
separately. ist detrimental effects). in cases of doubt, the
packaging must be opened and then properly
resealed, fitting new drying agent bags, when
4.2 Packaging intermediate storage is necessary.
According to the kind of transport and country of • If any short quantities, defects or transport
destination, the panels remain unpackaged or are damages are noted:
welded in foil and packed in seaworthy crates. To
protect against moisture, a drying agent is – To be documented on the respective
provided: shipping document.

• Panels with basic packaging or without pack- – Notify the relevant carrier or forwarding agent
aging. immediately in accordance with the relevant
liability regulations .
• Panels with seaworthy packaging or similar
(including packaging for containerized ship- Note:
ments): Always take photographs to document any major
damage.
– Sealed in polythene sheeting,
– Transport drying agent bags included, 4.5 Intermediate storage
– Moisture indicator included, Optimum intermediate storage as far as this is
necessary at all – without detrimental consequen-
– When aluminium composite sheeting is used,
ces depends on compliance with a number of
a sight window is fitted for checking.
minimum conditions for the panels and assembly
• Observe the directions for use of the drying materials
agent bags to DIN55 473. The following applies: 1. Panels with basic packaging or without
– Coloured indicator blue: contents dry, packaging:
– Coloured indicator pink: contents moist (rela- • A dry well-ventilated store room with a climate
tive humidity above 40%). in accordance with IEC 60694.
• The room temperature must not fall below
4.3 Transport -5° C.
(Figure 3/7) • There must not be any other unfavourable
Normally, each individual panel is a separate trans- environmental influences.
port unit, in exceptional cases units comprise • Store the panels upright.
smaller panel groups. The panels are fitted with
• Do not stack panels.
four lifting lugs.
• Panels with basic packaging:
Transport the panels upright. When performing
loading work, take all necessary precautions to – Open the packaging, at least partially.
avoid injury and damage to the materials. Loading
• Panels without packaging:
must only be carried out with a
– Loosely cover with protective sheeting.
• crane,
– Ensure that there is sufficient air circulation.
• fork lift switch truck and/or
• Store IS-limiter inserts in a dry place.
• trolley jack.
• Check regularly for any condensation until the
start of installation.

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2. Panels with seaworthy or similar packaging with • When the maximum storage period, starting
internal protective sheeting: from the date of packaging, has been
exceeded:
• Store the transport units:
– the protective function of the packaging
– protected from the weather,
can no longer be guaranteed,
– in a dry place,
– take suitable action if intermediate storage
– safe from damage. is to continue.
• Check the packaging for damage. Note:
• Check the drying agent (see also section 4.2): Do not walk on the roof of the panels (rupture
– on arrival of the consignment, points in pressure relief devices)!

– later at regular intervals.

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5 Erection of the switchgear on site 5.3 Erection of the panels
(Figures 3/1 and 5/1 to 5/12)
In the interests of the best possible erection
sequence, and to ensure a high quality standard, Use DIN screws of tensile class 8.8. The
local installation of the switchgear should only be tightening torques for the busbar screw
carried out by specially trained skilled personnel, connections with dished washers are as follows:
or at least responsibly managed and supervised.
Recommended
5.1 General site requirements tightening torque1)2)
At the start of erection, the switchgear room at site Nm
must be complete, fitted with lighting and power Lubricant3)
for the installation work, lockable and dry, and with
good ventilation facilities. All the necessary Thread With- Oil or
facilities such as wall openings, ducts, etc. for out grease
laying of the power and control cables must be in M6 10.5 4.5
place. It must be ensured that the conditions for
indoor switchgear to VDE 0670, Part 1000, etc., M8 26 10
with temperature class „minus 5 indoor“ are M 10 50 20
complied with.
M 12 86 40

5.2 Foundation M 16 200 80

The switchgear can be erected on a foundation 1)

The rated tightening torques for fasteners without lubrication
frame embedded in the switchroom floor, on a are based on a coefficient of friction for the thread of 0.14
raised false floor, on a cable duct, in a (the actual values are subject to an unavoidable, partly not
prefabricated concrete substation or if necessary inconsiderable, spread).
2)
directly onto the switchroom floor. Rated tightening torques for fasteners with lubrication in
accordance with DIN 43 673.
3)
• When preparing the foundation, the Thread and head contact surface lubricated.
requirements of DIN 43 661 are to be complied
with. This particularly applies to the evenness
and straightness tolerances as a necessary Take account of any tightening torques which
condition for perfect switchgear erection. deviate from the general table (e.g. for contact
• The switch truck, which for better handling runs systems or device terminals) as stated in the
on two castors at the front and two fixed rollers detailed technical documentation.
at the rear, weighs up to 500 kg. Consequently, It is recommended that the threads or head
the switch room floor should be perfectly level. contact surfaces of the screws be lightly oiled or
• Make all necessary arrangements for effective greased, so as to achieve a precisely defined
earthing of the foundation frame with 30 x 4 mm rated tightening torque.
galvanized steel strip. Two connections are The individual installation stages are as follows:
necessary for relatively long switchgear.
• Transport the panels to the prepared assembly
• When compiling the final as-built documents location in the order shown on the layout plan.
take account of the mandatory ABB specifi-
cations. • Remove the lifting lugs.

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• Remove the IS-limiter switch trucks 168 from the – Installation for 12 kV basically as figure 5/8,
panels and set them down in a safe place (see but with metal plated bushings, two of which
section 6.4). (L2 and L3) are inserted in the anti-magnetic
plate from outside to inside.
• Remove vertical partitions 9 in front of the
busbar compartments after loosening the – Installation for 17.5 kV basically as for 12 kV
fastening screws. but the non-metallized cast resin bushings
are inserted in a plastic plate.
• Detach and remove vertical cover plates 9.1
– Installation for 24 kV as figure 5/8:
and 9.2 in front of the cable terminal/tie bus
compartment if fitted. For the bottom rear tie bus L3, insert bushing
29 from the right into the bushing plate 28.2,
• To facilitate installation in the cable com- contrary to the procedure for the other two
partment, remove rear wall 25 if necessary. bushings.
• Remove covers 43.1 and 43.2 from the vertical Always check that there is proper contact
control wiring ducts at the front left of the between the metal tube in the bushing and
panel. the busbar via the contact spring 29.3.
• Align the panels on the foundation vertically Ensure that the contact spring is in the
and at the precise positions stipulated, and correct position.
screw them together (deviations of the panel • Clean the insulation of the busbar elements
edges from the vertical should not exceed with a soft dry cloth and check for damage.
2 mm, especially at the front). Remove greasy or sticky deposits as directed
• When screwing panels without busbar in section 7.2.
segregation together, insert a shim 27 above • Busbar connections:
the busbar opening.
– The silver plated surfaces of the connections
• When assembling panels for switchgear with are to be cleaned with a metal free nonwoven
segregated busbars, also fit and screw the cleaning cloth and thinly and evenly coated
bushing plates 28/28.2 externally to the right or with Isoflex Topas NB 52 grease.
left hand panel wall.
– The non-silver plated surfaces of the
• Once the panels have been properly fitted connections are either to be brushed under
together, fasten with plugs to the concrete floor, grease with a wire brush, preserving the
weld onto the foundation frame or screw down grease film, or cleaned with a metal-free non-
firmly as required. woven cleaning cloth and evenly greased with
a thin coat of Isoflex Topas NB 52.
5.4 Installation of the busbars and bushings
• Install the busbars panel by panel. Screw on
(Figures 5/3 to 5/11) the individual busbar elements one above the
• Install busbar bushings 29 (only in installations other (depending on the system layout) and in
with busbar segregation): line with the flat tee-off conductor. Use the
hexagon socket head screws 3.1 and 163 as
– for 12 kV and 17.5 kV as in figures 5/3, 5/4 provided. For tightening torque see the table
and 5/5 above. Use 1 dished washer for each screw
– for 24 kV as in figures 5/7, 5/9 and 5/10. head and nut side!
Note for 24 kV: – Arrangement for 12 kV and 17.5 kV as
figure 5/4
For bottom busbar L3, insert bushing 29 from
outside into bushing plate 28 in contrast to the – Arrangement for 24 kV as figure 5/10.
procedure for the other two bushings. • The insulating covers 58 must be attached to
Always check that there is proper contact the busbar/tee-off conductor screw connec-
between the metal tube in the bushing and the tions. Prepare the pre-stamped insulating
busbar via the contact spring 29.3. Ensure that covers in accordance with the requirements.
the contact spring is in the correct position. – Arrangement for 24 kV as figure 5/10.
• Install the tie bus bushings 29: – Arrangement for 12 kV and 17.5 kV as figure
– Note for 12 kV and 17.5 kV: 5/10 but with different insulating covers.
Phase L1 (upper phase) must be installed • Screw a supporting bracket 58.1 onto each
completely before screwing together the busbar end to support the insulating covers 58.
coupler and riser panels. The bushing is to
be inserted in the relevant plate from inside – Arrangement for 12 kV and 17.5 kV as
to outside and held in place by the O-ring figure 5/6
29.5. – Arrangement for 24 kV as figure 5/11.

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5.5 Connection of the power and control cables 5.7 Concluding installation work
(Figure 5/1) • Check the paintwork of the switchgear for any
Panels with cable entries: damage, and touch up where necessary (see
also section 7.4.1).
• Insert, cut to length and strip the power cable.
• Check bolted connections, especially all those
• Adjust reducer rings to the cable diameter and made during on-site assembly in the busbar
fit. and earthing system, and tighten where
• Prepare and secure cable sealing ends necessary.
according to the manufacturer’s instructions. • Align the auxiliary switch for Ith-limitation, if
• Connect the cable cores to the prepared ordered and supplied, through the pressure
connection points with strain relief. relief apertures after removing the lifting lugs:

• Connect the cable earth. – Guide the auxiliary switch plunger into the
bore in the pressure relief plate.
• Cut the required holes in the floor and roof
covers - if not already prepared -, insert the – Align the auxiliary switch holder horizontally
covers and fasten them. (figure 5/13).

• Slide the reducer rings into the cover plates so • Carefully clean the switchgear.
as to seal the cable entry. • Remove all foreign bodies from the panels.
External control cables: • Properly refit all covers etc. removed during
• Insert the control cables into the left-hand side installation and connection.
ducts. • Close off any openings remaining in the
• Cut the control cables to length at the top ends enclosure as a result of the particular design,
of the ducts, and fasten. Insert the cores into the but which are no longer required.
tripping cabinet D. • Insert the IS-limiter switch trucks into the panels.
• Connect the control cables to the terminal strip • Check the isolating contacts, earthing contacts
in accordance with the wiring diagram. and interlock mechanisms for smooth function,
• Make the control wiring connections to the and relubricate with Isoflex Topas NB 52
adjacent panel using the bushings. (section 7.6.2) where necessary.

Internal control cables:

• Tripping and instrument transformer wiring is to
be laid in accordance with a precise diagram
and specific instructions (see wiring diagrams
in the order documentation and notes in section
3.3) to preclude mutual interference.

5.6 Earthing the switchgear

(Figure 3/1)
• Connect the main earthing bar 19 of the
switchgear up panel by panel, using the
prepared links.
• Make the protection conductor connection to
the foundation frame.
• Connect the earthing conductor coming from the
ground electrode, preferably via a removable
bolted link for testing purposes, to the main
earthing bar 19 of the switchgear.

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43.1

43.6

43.2

19.9

19.10 27

Figure 5/1: View into the IS-limiter compartment. Figure 5/2: Shim (for figure 3/1).
12 Shutter 27 Shim, to be inserted between the panels above the
19.9 Earthing connection for the switch truck bushing aperture when screwing together panels
19.10 Sliding earthing contact for switch truck without busbar segregation.
43.1 Upper duct cover for external control cables
43.2 Lower duct cover for external control cables
43.6 Interlock plate for switch truck

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29

29.1

84 29.2

a) Version with bar holders for single conductor busbar b) Bushings with bar holders for busbar systems with double
systems, conductor must be located at the bottom conductors
Figure 5/3: Arrangement of the bushing plate and busbar bushings on
the right-hand panel wall for panels with busbar segregation,
12 kV/17.5 kV, view of the inside.
28 Bushing plate
29 Busbar bushing, 12 kV/17.5 kV
29.1 Bar holder for single conductor
29.2 Bar holder for double conductor
84 Partition

29.5 29 3 165 3

2 3.2
3.1
3
165

2 3

Figure 5/4: Arrangement and bolting methods for the single or double
3.3 3.1 conductor busbars and tee-off conductors 12 kV/17.5 kV.
Ensure that screws and accessoires of the specified quality
are used! Use 1 dished washer for each screw head and nut
side.
2 Tee-off conductor
3 Busbar element
3.1 Hexgon socket head screw
3.2 Spacer plate, 15 mm thick
3.3 Spacer plate, 5 mm thick
29 Busbar bushing, 12 kV/17.5 kV
2 29.5 O-ring
165 Dished washer, 10 mm

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165
58
58.1
165
2
3.3
2

(58.6) 58.7 165 3 3

3.3 3.2
2
3

Figure 5/5: Arrangements of busbar elements and tee-off conductors, Figure 5/6: At the bolted connections at the busbar ends, 12 kV/17.5
side view, 12 kV/17.5 kV, example with busbar segregation. kV, a holder is to be inserted to support the insulating cover.

2 Tee-off conductor 2 Tee-off conductor

3 Busbar element 3 Busbar element
3.2 Spacer plate, 15 mm thick 3.3 Spacer plate, 5 mm thick
3.3 Spacer plate, 5 mm thick 58 Insulating cover
58.1 Holder for cover
(58.6) Washer, 2 mm
58.7 Washer, 3 mm
165 Dished washer, 10 mm

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L1 3
28

10
29.2
29.1
L2 29
2

a) Bushings with bar holders for busbar systems with b) Version with bar holders for single conductor busbar
double conductors systems, conductor must be located at the bottom

Figure 5/7: Arrangement of the bushing plate and busbar bushings on

the right-hand panel wall for panels with busbar segregation,
24 kV, view of the inside.
2 Tee-off conductor
3 Busbar element
28 Bushing plate
29 Busbar bushing, 24 kV
29.1 Bar holder for single conductor
29.2 Bar holder for double conductor
84 Partition

29 29

L1 L1 28.2
28.2

L2 L3 L2 29.1
L3
29.2

a) Bushings with bar holders for tie bus systems with b) Version with bar holders for single conductor tie bus
double conductors systems; observe the conductor arrangement
Figure 5/8: Arrangement of the bushing plate and busbar bushings on
the right-hand panel wall with coupler panels, 24 kV, view
of the inside.
28.2 Bushing plate
29 Busbar bushing, 24 kV
29.1 Bar holder for single conductor
29.2 Bar holder for double conductor

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28 29
Schrumpfschlauch über den
The shrink-on sleeve Bohrungen im
is cut
Bereich der Durchführungen
out above the bores in the ausgeschnitten
bushing area.

a) Installation point for the busbar phase barrier,

plan view
28 Bushing plate
29 Busbar bushing, 24 kV

29 29.1

29.3

29.4

29.2 29.2

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164, 165
58.5 58 58.5 3 29
5

2 163, 165

(35)

3 58 164, 165
(32)

2
2 163, 165 3

a) Arrangement for tee-off current up to 1250 A and b) Arrangement for tee-off and
busbar current 1600 A or 2500 A busbar current 2500 A
Figure 5/10: Arrangement and bolting methods for the single or double
conductor busbars and single or double tee-off conductors,
24 kV. Ensure that screws and accessories of the specified
quality are used! Use 1 dished washer for each screw head
and nut side.
2 Tee-off conductor
3 Busbar element
29 Busbar bushing, 24 kV
58 Insulating cover
58.5 Lid for cover
163 M10 hexagon socket head screw
164 M10 nut
165 Dished washer, 10 mm

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58.5 58.1 163, 164, 165 58 165 2 58.5 3
(10 )

When fitting the insulating cover and lid, cut out to accommodate
the cross-section of the feeder bar or busbar!

(58.6) 58.7 165

a) Arrangement for tee-off current up to 1250 A and busbar current

1600 A or 2500 A

58.5 58.1 163, 164, 58.7 (58.6) 58 165 2 58.5 3

(10 )

b) Arrangement for tee-off and busbar current 2500 A

3.5 165 2 165 3

Figure 5/11: Arrangement of the busbar and tee-off conductors at the

busbar ends, 24 kV.
2 Tee-off conductor
3 Busbar element
3.5 Spacer plate
58 Insulating cover
58.1 Holder for cover
58.5 Lid for cover
(58.6) Washer, 2 mm
58.7 Washer, 3 mm
163 M10 hexagon socket head screw
164 M10 nut
165 Dished washer, 10 mm

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3.2 (15thick)
3.2 (15 dick) 3.5(5(thick)
3.5 5 dick)
3.3 ( 5 dick)
3.3 ( 5 thick)
35
35 30
30

24
24
24

80
80
80

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32

Figure 5/12: Spacer plates.

11.5

49.2

49.4

Figure 5/13: Auxiliary switch for Ith-limitation. After removal of the lifting
lugs, the auxiliary switches are to be moved into their
service position if not already so located.
11.5 Ith-limiter
49.2 Pressure relief plate, centre
49.4 Rupture bolt (plastic)

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6 Commissioning/Operation • Turn the auxiliary and control voltage on.
• Check mechanical and electrical interlocks for
Note on safety at work effectiveness, without using force.
The relevant work and operating procedures are • Set the protective devices in the switchgear to
to be carried out carefully by trained specialists the required values, and check their function
familiar with the installation, taking into account all with test equipment.
the relevant safety regulations to DIN VDE/IEC
and the other relevant professional bodies, and • When primary current-dependent centrifugal
other local and works regulations and fans are used, their correct function must also
instructions. Special attention is also to be paid to be tested (see section 7.2).
VDE 0105 (Operation of electrical installations). • For any further questions on the functions of the
IS-limiter switch truck and its testing, see
6.1 Commissioning section 7.5.
• Instruct the local operators in the fundamental
6.1.1 Preparatory work details of regular handling of the switchgear.
In preparation for commissioning, the following • Check the readiness for operation and
work should be carried out prior to connection switching status of electrical systems upstream
with the high-voltage power supply: and downstream from the switchgear.
• Check the general condition of the switchgear Depending on the allocation of responsibilities, it
for adverse circumstances of all kinds. may also be necessary to check the following
• Perform a visual examination of the switching equipment in areas adjacent to the switchgear:
devices, switch trucks, isolating contacts, • power cables
insulating parts, etc.
• auxiliary cables
• Check the connection of the main earthing bar
to the station earthing conductor (observing the • auxiliary power source
requirements of DIN VDE 0141). • remote control system
• Check the paintwork for damage and touch up • complete earthing system, to DIN VDE 0141
as described in section 7.3 where necessary.
• switchroom equipment
• Remove all material residues, foreign bodies
and tools from the switchgear. • switchroom condition.

• Clean the switchgear, rubbing down insulating 6.1.2 Start-up

parts with a clean, soft, non-fraying and dry
cloth. Remove greasy or adhesive dirt as • Comply with all relevant safety regulations.
described in section 7.2. • Ensure that the circuit-breakers and switch
• Properly refit all covers etc. removed during disconnectors in series with the IS-limiters are
assembly and testing processes. in the OFF position.

• Remove crane suspension point 168.9 if still • Remove any existing earthing and short-
fitted. circuiting connections in the critical switching
area.
• Perform AC voltage testing of the main circuits
• Connect the switchgear step by step, observ-
to VDE 0670 Part 6 (IEC 60298) as far as
ing the signals and indicators.
necessary. Pay special attention during this
procedure to voltage transformers, pulse • Check that the relevant conductors are in
transformers and cables, etc. phase, as far as necessary when several in-
coming feeder cables and switchgear sections
Note:
are concerned (see also section 6.8.2).
In order to avoid tripping of the IS-limiter during
• Carry out all measurements and check all
the high voltage and impulse voltage tests, an
functions dependent on the high-voltage
insulating disk or cap must be inserted
power supply being connected.
between telescope contact 168.7 and tripping
contact 167.4 (figures 3/5 and 3/10). • Watch out for irregularities of any kind.

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6.2 Fitting the IS-limiter inserts • Connect control wiring plug 10.2.
(Figures 3/5, 3/6, 3/10, 6/1 to 6/3) • Apply control voltage.
• Release the clamping system on the IS-limiter • Fit hand crank 121 on square spigot 18.1 of the
insert holders by moving the clamping lever or mechanical interlock.
removing the studbolts.
• Turn the hand crank anti-clockwise through
• Fit the IS-limiter inserts into the IS-limiter insert approx. 180° in order to cancel the mechanical
holders. interlock.
Caution! • Move the switch truck manually up to the stop.
Only ever use the correct inserts as specified • Turn the crank clockwise through approx. 180°
for the particular IS-limiter installation. Observe until the stop is reached and the IS-limiter switch
the label on the IS-limiter switch truck. As a truck is in the service position.
general rule, all the IS-limiter inserts must be
fitted. • Observe the position indicator in the low
voltage compartment door.
• Slide the IS-limiter insert in firmly as far as it will
go, hold it in that position and turn the two • Remove hand crank 121.
clamping levers back to their original position. Note:
• IS-limiters for over 2000 A are fitted with two
The IS-limiter switch truck must not be stopped at
studbolts:
any position in the travel range between the
– Fit the pressure plates service position and intermediate position!
– Screw on the nuts and tighten them with a Withdrawal from the service position into the
torque of 200 to 220 Nm. intermediate/disconnected position:
Note: • Ensure that all circuit-breakers and switch
When fitting, ensure that the tripping contact(s) disconnectors in series are in the OFF position.
167.4 of the insert is (are) precisely positioned on • Close earthing switches where necessary.
the telescope contact(s) 168.7.
• Open the door of the IS-limiter compartment.
The 12 kV/17.5 kV IS-limiter insert is fitted with one
tripping contact and the 24 kV insert with two. • Reverse the procedure described above for
insertion into the service position.
The 12 kV/17.5 kV insert also has a mechanical
anti-rotation device which prevents it from being Note:
fitted incorrectly. The unit cannot be deblocked when the control
voltage is not active.
6.3 Switching the tripping device on
No force may be used for blocking/deblocking,
• Switch the m.c.b. for the AC and DC power or the electromechanical switch truck interlock
supply on. could be damaged.
• Switch the main switch on the power unit on. • Disconnect the control wiring plug connector if
• The indicator relay for the monitoring system necessary, after switching the control voltage
will pick up and the "IS-limiter not ready" signal off.
is cancelled. Emergency manual withdrawal from the service
Any closing lock-outs with the circuit-breakers position on failure of the control voltage:
or switch disconnectors in series are enabled. • Ensure that all circuit-breakers and switch
disconnectors in series are in the OFF position.
6.4 Moving the IS-limiter switch truck • Open the door of the IS-limiter compartment.
(Figures 3/5, 3/8 and 3/9)
• Remove the front plate on the switch truck.
When the IS-limiter switch truck is inserted into and
• Disengage the half shaft on the blocking
withdrawn from the panel, the main switch on the
magnet by turning it (e.g. with a screwdriver on
power unit for tripping device 169 must be off.
the exposed shaft end or by hand after
Insertion from the intermediate/disconnected removing the cover from the blocking magnet).
position to the service position:
• The further procedure is as for withdrawal of the
See section 3.4 for definitions of the IS-limiter switch truck with the control voltage applied.
switch truck positions.
• Move the switch truck manually up to the stop.

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6.5 Switching operations It is possible that an insert has reacted (green
indication) even though the fuse has not
The tripping device is switched on and off with the
blown (red ball not visible). See also
main switch on the power unit. The m.c.b.
IS-limiter insert continuity testing in section
normally remain permanently on.
7.3.1.
Procedure for replacement of the IS-limiter insert
Caution!
after tripping:
1. Check the indicator relay to determine which Never re-use tripped IS-limiter inserts (green
phase the IS-limiter has tripped in. Do not reset indication), irrespective of the condition of the
the signal as yet! fuse. Repair and testing of IS-limiter inserts
may only be carried out at ABB (manu-
2. Switch the tripping device off at the main facturer's works)!
switch on the power unit.
3. Move the IS-limiter switch truck into the 6.6 Electrical displays and monitoring
disconnected position (see section 6.4).
When the switchgear is in operation, all the visible
4. Remove the IS-limiter inserts in phases L1, L2
operating data and condition indicators in the
and L3.
secondary systems are to be observed.
We recommend replacing all the IS-limiter
inserts with new ones after tripping (see also Indicator for switch truck position:
number 11). (visible in the door of the tripping cabinet)
5. Insert new IS-limiter inserts (see section 6.2 for 3 indications: • Truck in service position
procedure).
• Truck in intermediate position
6. Reset the trip indication (indicator relay).
• Truck in disconnected posi-
7. Insert the IS-limiter switch truck (see section tion, i.e. removed from the
6.4). panel.
8. Switch the tripping device on at the main Indicator for power supply:
switch on the power unit.
"No power supply" indication (indicator relay
Note:
visible at the back of the door of the tripping
If the tripping device is switched on without cabinet).
resetting the tripped indication, it has to be
switched off again at the main switch: Indicators for IS-limiter:
Reset the tripped indication after approx. 1 Indicator relay visible at the back of the door of the
minute, and then turn the main switch on tripping cabinet (see also section 3.5.4).
again.
• "IS-limiter not ready" indication (indicator relay).
Caution!
• "IS-limiter tripped" indication (3 indicator
For tripping devices with coupling: relays).
The coupling causes the remaining phases to
trip when at least one phase has tripped. 6.7 Earthing and short-circuiting with earthing
If the indication is reseted while the main switch cable sets
is on in a device with coupling, this will cause
the IS-limiter inserts to trip and the new inserts Earthing and short-circuiting of the installation
which have been just replaced, will have to be with an earthing cable set can be effected if the
replaced again! system is so ordered.

9. The IS-limiter is then ready for operation. Application on switchgear fitted with phase
10. The equipment can be connected, i.e. the earthing points, which can be mounted on both
circuit-breaker or switch disconnector can be the cable and/or busbar sides.
closed after any earthing switches have been Note:
switched off.
The short-circuit withstand capacity of the
11. When the system is ready for operation again, earthing device must correspond to the rated
the removed IS-limiter inserts are to be short time current of the switchgear.
checked:
• the green indicator on the IS-limiter insert The individual steps of the earthing and short-
indicates that the insert has tripped, circuiting process are as follows:
• the red indicator on the fuse indicates that • Isolate the area to be earthed and secure
the fuse has blown. against reconnection.

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• Carefully observe all safety regulations. Use of the indicator:
• Check the area to be earthed for the off-circuit • Carry out a functional test on the unit
condition, e.g. with a voltage tester in the mea- immediately before and after use, e.g. with
suring point sockets of the capacitive voltage interface tester KSP. The display must be
indicator system (if fitted), or with a high- clearly perceptible.
voltage tester at the relevant earthing points. • A existing operating voltage is indicated by a
• First firmly bolt the common earthing cable to signal.
the earthing point, and then use the insulated • Follow the directions in detail for the particular
rod to connect the short-circuiting cable in a indicator used in your switchgear system.
short-circuit-proof manner to the phase ear-
Interface testing procedure:
thing points.
• Carry out the interface testing procedure as
• Secure neighbouring live areas (e.g. feeder function check for all coupling components,
cables) to prevent inadvertent contact. e.g. with interface tester KSP.
• The interface testing procedure is a repeat-
6.8 Test procedures test in accordance with IEC 61243, Part 5 and
E VDE 0682 Part 415.
6.8.1 Testing the off-circuit condition
6.8.2 Testing for in-phase condition
The panels can be fitted with a capacitive voltage
Testing of the in-phase condition, e.g. when there
indication system including the corresponding
is more than one incoming feeder, can be carried
(hand-held) plug-in indicator for testing of the off-
out with a suitable phase comparator coupled to
circuit condition.
the measuring sockets of the capacitive voltage
A distinction must be made between the low indication system (if fitted).
impedance system (LRM) and the high im- Test procedure:
pedance system (HR). For further details, see
draft standard VDE 0682 Part 415 or IEC 61243-5. • Only use phase comparators which comply
with the DIN VDE standards and are of suitable
The two systems differ in several respects, design for the switchgear system.
including different voltage levels which constitute
• Check the function of the unit immediately prior
the display thresholds. The capacitive voltage
to use.
dividers installed in the panels are
correspondingly of different ratings, and the • Ensure that the maximum permissible length of
measuring sockets and indicator units are of the measuring cables for each phase is not
different types. exceeded.
Note: • Connect the measuring cables to precisely the
corresponding main conductor sections.
The only permissible indicators are those
• Follow the directions for the phase comparator
which satisfy the requirements of the IEC or VDE
in detail!
standards and correspond to the technical
design of the indication system in the relevant 6.8.3 Tests on the pulse transformer
switchgear!
No continuity tests may be performed on the
Note: higher voltage side winding (secondary winding)
of the pulse transformer, as otherwise this might
The measuring sockets must on no account be
destroy the electronic components cast into the
short-circuited, except for voltage tests on the
pulse transformer!
installation (e.g. at power frequency withstand
voltage and/or impulse withstand voltage).
Testing for the off-circuit condition is performed
with a plug-in indicator connected to corres-
ponding measuring sockets among the controls
of the panel.

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Figure 6/1: IS-limiter switch truck, 12 kV, 1250 A Figure 6/2: IS-limiter insert.
– IS-limiter insert removed from phase L1 –

IMPORTANT
Use only
IS-limiter inserts
type: QS2- .... B ...
with integrated fuses
type: DR ..... !

Figure 6/3: Label on the IS-limiter switch truck detailing the permissible
IS-limiter inserts.

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7 Maintenance vironmental stresses (among other strong
pollution and aggressive atmosphere),
7.1 General inspection may be necessary at shorter
intervals.
Maintenance serves to preserve trouble-free
operation and achieve the longest possible • Inspection is primarily to constitute a visual
working life of the switchgear. In accordance with check for grime, corrosion and moisture:
DIN 31 051 or IEC 61208, it comprises the – Effects of high temperature on the main
following closely related activities: circuits,
Inspection: Determination of the actual condition
– Traces of partial discharge on the insulating
Servicing: Measures to preserve the specified material parts,
condition
– Traces of leakage current on the insulating
Repair: Measures to restore the specified material parts,
condition
– Surfaces of the contact systems.
Note:
• However, inspection is also to include the proper
When carrying out all maintenance work, the
mechanical/electrical function of the following
regulations in the country of installation must be
facilities: switching devices, actuating, inter-
strictly complied with. In Germany these comprise
locking, protection and signalling facilities.
the following safety regulations and standards:
• Health and safety at work standard VBG 1 • On panels with additional ventilation devices
due to increased ambient temperature or for
• Health and safety at work standard VBG 4 Is-limiter panels over 3000 A (see also section 1.3):
• VDE 0105, "Operation of electrical instal- 1. Check flap 20.3 for correct function.
lations".
Maintenance work may only be performed in a 2. The centrifugal fan (if fitted) doesn’t require
careful manner by trained personnel familiar with any special maintenance. Its working life,
the characteristics of the individual switchgear, in depending on the service conditions - one
accordance with all relevant safety regulations to significant parameter being the room
VDE/IEC and of other technical authorities, and temperature - is approx. 20,000 to 30,000
with other overriding instructions. It is recommen- operating hours.
ded that ABB service personnel be called in to The voltage is supplied from an external voltage
perform servicing and repair work, and this is source and is activated by a current-dependent
necessary for some of the work detailed below. relay at 70% of the instrument transformer's
The following operating instructions must also be rated current.
observed together with this instruction manual in Checking of the readiness for operation can be
the individual cases concerned: carried out as follows:
Test plug QT3a BA 250
a) Load-dependent functional test on the
Test equipment QT2b BA 251 current-dependent transformer:
If necessary, further details can be taken from the 1. The current-dependent relay must be
technical documentation for the switchgear activated at a value of 70% of the
(including, for example, any agreed special instrument transformer's rated current.
operating conditions).
2. The air vane with micro-switch is used for
7.2 Inspection the corresponding annunciation/monitoring.

• Before inspection, where required, the working b) Check for unimpeded normal running of the
area must be isolated and secured against fan and listen for any unusual bearing noise.
reconnection in accordance with the „Safety Remove any dirt on the fan rotor.
Regulations“ specified by DIN VDE/IEC. c) Check the unimpeded function of the wind
• Proper condition of the switchgear should be vane and microswitch by starting the fan
monitored by regular inspections. several times.

• Under normal operating conditions, inspection d) The wiring can be disconnected at a joint
should be conducted once every four years by behind the front plate of the switch truck.
specially trained professional electricians. Observe the circuit diagram and carefully
reconnect the wiring on completion.
• Under unusual operating conditions (including
adverse climatic conditions) and/or peculiar en- Caution: instrument transformer circuit.

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• With regard to the switching devices, their sepa- contact system functions correctly.
rate Instruction manual should be observed.
• Top up grease or regrease with Isoflex Topas
• Check all switchgear accessories and auxiliary NB 52 lubricant. When lubrication is
facilities. inadequate or missing, thoroughly clean the
following areas in advance:
• No external discharge may occur on the
surfaces of equipment at operating voltage. This – contact points of the isolating contact
can, for example, be detected by characteristic system
noises, a clearly perceptible smell of ozone, or
– earth connections on the IS-limiter switch
visible glowing in the dark.
truck
• Visual checking of the contact system. We
– mechanism of the isolating contact system
recommend to turn alternately the contact
(interlock and guide systems, travel rollers
system in order to clean the inner contact points
and shutters).
of the contact system.
• Observe the maintenance instructions in the
The contact points should be cleaned if signs of
manuals for the individual devices.
unperminable overheating (discoloured surface)
are visible (see section 7.4).
7.3.1 IS-limiter device
• If irregular conditions are detected, then cor-
Tripping device
responding repair measures should be initiated.
No particular servicing of the IS-limiter tripping
device is generally necessary. Should dust
7.3 Servicing
deposits be noted on the equipment installed
If, on the occasion of an inspection in accordance despite the enclosure after a long period of
with 7.2, the necessity of cleaning measures has service in a relatively dusty environment, it is
been established, proceed as follows: advisable to clean these carefully with a soft
brush, so as to prevent the creation of tracking
• Before cleaning, where required, the working
paths.
area must be switched off and secured against
reconnection in accordance with the „Safety As with every other protection system, the
Regulations“ specified by DIN VDE/IEC. IS-limiter tripping device should also be checked
for perfect function at relatively long intervals (e.g.
• Cleaning the surfaces in general: every 12 months).
– Weakly adhering dry dust deposits with a soft In order to conduct such a test, the IS-limiter is to
dry cloth. be deactivated and the IS-limiter insert replaced
– More strongly adhering grime with mildly by test insert of type QE2a. The test insert
alkaline household cleanser or with Rivolta contains a glow lamp as an indicator, which must
BWR 210. flash when a tripping pulse is received. If this
occurs, it demonstrates that the tripping circuit
• Cleaning insulating surfaces and conductive including the wiring and pulse transformer is
components: functioning correctly.
– Minor pollution with Rivolta BWR 210. Apart from the test insert, a test plug of type QT3a
– Strongly adhering pollution with Cold cleanser or test equipment of type QT2b is required for
716. testing. The test plug contains a pulse emitter
which can be used to check the most important
• Observe the manufacturers’ directions and in functions of the tripping device. It is to be plugged
particular ABB Instruction manual BA 1002/E directly into the test socket connector of the rele-
and BA 1006/E on safety at work. vant tripping unit.
• Wipe down after cleaning, using clean water, The test equipment is connected to the test socket
and dry properly. connector by a 15-core cable, and facilitates not
• Should external discharges occur as a result of only the functional test described above, but also
condensation, application of a thin silicone film checks on the settings of the resistors in the
on the surface concerned is often effective as a measuring circuits and the response values of the
temporary remedy. It is advisable to request measuring and blocking elements. The measuring
advice from the ABB after-sales service instruments required for these operations are
department on permanent solutions to such installed in the test equipment.
unusual problems. Further instructions on performance of these tests
• Check that the bolt connections at the contact can be found in the relevant instruction manuals
points in the busbar system and the earth (see section 7.1) and in the test specification for
connections are tight, and that the isolating the IS-limiter tripping device.

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IS-limiter inserts an appropriate hardening time, apply the
topcoat. Only use suitable and compatible
The IS-limiter inserts should be stored in a dry place.
paint products.
Recommendations for the charges:
Topcoat in standard colour RAL 7035, or the
• Replacement after 8 years for IS-limiter inserts relevant special colour.
which have been in service.
• Carefully remove any white rust from
• Replacement after 12 years for IS-limiter inserts aluminium/zinc surfaces with a wire brush or
which have not been in service. Scotch-Brite, and remove loosely adhering
particles with a dry, non-fraying cloth. Then
Repair and testing of IS-limiter inserts:
treat the cleaned areas with zinc spray or zinc
Repair and testing of IS-limiter inserts may only be dust paint, and then with aluminium spray to
carried out at ABB Calor Emag (manufacturer’s match up the colour.
works)!
• Carefully remove any white rust on chromium
Continuity testing: plated functional parts and rust on phos-
phatized parts with a wire brush or Scotch-
Continuity testing on the IS-limiter inserts can be Brite, and clean with a dry cloth. Then evenly
carried out with a continuity tester. It is essential to grease the parts (with Isoflex Topas NB 52).
unscrew the HV fuse from the main conductor for
such a test. Check the HV fuse and main 7.4.2 Replacement of components
conductor for continuity separately.
Replacement of the isolating contact systems:
Caution!
• Slide the two inner annular tension springs
Only test the main conductor for continuity facing the insulator breaker a position beside
between the face edges. Do not touch tripping the two outer annular tension springs, and thus
contact 167.4 with the continuity tester, as release and remove contact system 4.3 from
otherwise the charge will be activated. isolating contact arm 4.2.
When refitting the HV fuse to the main conductor, • Fit a new contact system back to front on the
firmly tighten the fastening screws. thin end of the arbor, and slide it forwards onto
Caution! the thicker part of the shank.
• Plug the arbor into the relevant contact arm 4.2,
Verification of design data:
slide the contact system 4.3 over onto the
Verification of the design data (response values, isolating contact arm, and withdraw the arbor.
settings) and IS-limiter inserts is required on:
• Check all contact fingers and annular tension
• Changes to the operating conditions, springs for perfect fit.
• Changes in short-circuit currents, • Grease the isolating contact system with Isoflex
Topas NB 52.
• Installation of capacitor banks on the voltage
level of the IS-limiter. Note:

The response values and settings are listed in the The set installation position of isolating contact
relevant order-related data sheet. arms 4.2 must not be changed by the improper
use of force.
If the insulating tube 168.8 is removed during
7.4 Repair
repair work, ensure the bonded joint is in the
correct position when it is refitted (see figure 3/6).
7.4.1 Switchgear surfaces
Replacement of the contact pins in the isolating
• Carry out repair work immediately after a defect tulips:
has been discovered.
After any required replacement of the contact
• Completely remove all rust from damaged paint- pins, these are to be retightened using the
work areas on steel sheet and other steel parts hexagon or hexagon socket head screws with a
by mechanical means, e.g. with a wire brush. tightening torque:
Lightly grind the surrounding paint coat and • Thread M10, non-greased, at 46 Nm
carefully degrease the entire area. Then
immediately apply an anti-rust primer and, after • Thread M20, non-greased, at 250 Nm.

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7.5 Tests on switch trucks with IS-limiters 2. Closing of the series connected circuit-breaker
or switch-disconnector must only be possible
When functional tests are carried out on with-
when the IS-limiter switch truck is in the defined
drawable parts, compliance with the conditions
service position and the IS-limiter is ready to
listed below should also be checked.
operate and has not tripped.
7.5.1 Auxiliary switch settings Check these conditions individually as follows:
In these processes, the IS-limiter switch truck is • With the IS-limiter switch truck inserted and the
moved by hand with the crank fitted. The trip indicator relays (H1L1 to H1L3) reseted,
corresponding auxiliary switches are accessible it must only be possible to close the circuit-
in the low voltage compartment after the terminal breaker with the tripping device switched on
strip frame has been swung upwards. (the "not ready" signal disappears). (All other
1. Settings in the vicinity of the intermediate position: conditions necessary for switch on must be
fulfilled.)
• Move the switch truck out of the intermediate
position towards the service position by • It must not be possible to close the circuit-
turning the crank through 180°. breaker with the switch truck in any position
between the intermediate position and the
• The actuating component on the switch service position.
truck must be set in such a way that auxiliary
switch S8 opens within a minimal traverse. 3. When the IS-limiter trips, the series connected
circuit-breaker or switch-disconnector must
2. Settings in the vicinity of the service position: receive opening commands.
• Move the switch truck towards the inter- Check this condition as follows:
mediate position until the stop is reached.
Auxiliary switch S9 must not yet have been Effect a trip using test plug QT3a or test equip-
operated. ment QT2b with the IS-limiter inserts removed.
• Turn the crank through 180° to move the 4. Removal of the control wiring plug connector
switch truck back to the service position and and subsequent reconnection must be blocked
set auxiliary switch S9. when the switch truck is in the service position.
For these tests, the function of the blocking Check this condition.
magnet must be cancelled manually. See also 5. Any additional interlocks fitted and listed in the
sections 3.4, 6.4 and 6.6. order documentation are to be tested
separately.
7.5.2 Testing of interlock conditions
(See also sections 3.4, 6.4 to 6.6 and 7.5.1)
7.6 Spare parts and auxiliary materials
The interlock between the IS-limiter switch truck
and the circuit-breaker or switch-disconnector in 7.6.1 Spare parts
series and any earthing switch fitted is of the
electrical type. The following details are required when spare
parts are ordered:
1. The switch truck must only be movable from the
service position into the intermediate position • Serial number of the switchboard or IS-limiter.
when the series connected circuit-breaker or Also required for:
switch-disconnector is open. – Power unit, complete
– Tripping unit (for one phase)
The control wiring plug connector must be
plugged in. Control voltage is required to insert • IS-limiter insert:
and withdraw the switch truck. – Serial number
– Type of IS-limiter insert and integrated fuse.
Check the following condition:
For the procurement of further spare parts, please
• For this test, the IS-limiter inserts must pre- contact ABB Calor Emag.
viously be removed so that no arcs can be
generated.
• With the circuit-breaker or switch-dis-
connector closed, withdrawal motion of the
switch truck must be blocked after < 10° anti-
clockwise rotation of the crank.

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7.6.2 Auxiliary materials
Auxiliary materials: Part no.
(order ref.)
Lubricant:
• Isoflex Topas NB 52, GCE0007249P0100
Halogen-free cleansers:
• Rivolta BWR 210,
(for general cleaning) GCE0007707P0100
ABB directions for use
BA 1002/E GCEA901002P0102
• Kaltreiniger 716, GCE0007706P0100
(use for conductive
components, insulating
material components and
for heavy contamination)
ABB directions for use
BA 1006/E GCEA901006P0102
Touch-up paint:
Standard colour RAL 7035
• 1kg-box GCE9014060R0103
• Spray tin GCE0007895P0100

8 Disposal
Caution
Disposal of Is-limiter inserts must be carried out
only by ABB Calor Emag (Producer of this
equipment).
Inside the Is-limiter inserts a small charge is
installed (167.2). For safety reason it is strictly
forbidden to open this Is-limiter insert or to take
out the charge.

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We reserve the right to make changes in the course of technical development.
Instruction manual no. GCEA 68 0396 P0102 Printed in Germany (08.02-150-PPI)

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