Yaskawa Technical specification

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Technical Specification

for

SF6 Gas Rotary-Arc Load Break Switch

Model Numbers: LFG-15ERA18-KJ, LFG-25ERA18-KJ, LFG-35ERE18-KJ

LFG-15ERA18B-K, LFG-25ERA18B-K, LFG-35ERE18B-K

YASKAWA Electric Corporation

Yukuhashi Plant
2-13-1 Nishimiyaichi Yukuhashi City,
Fukuoka Pref. 824-8511, Japan
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Table of Contents

Section Description Page

- Cover Page 1
- Table of Contents 2

1.0 General Design Characteristics 3

1.1 Specification Scope Statement
1.2 Applicable International Standards
1.3 Usage, Typical Service Conditions

2.0 General Product Labeling 4

2.1 Nameplate Data
2.2 Painting

3.0 General Structural Features 5

3.1 Basic Characteristics
3.2 Primary (Main) Circuit
3.3 Operating Mechanism
3.4 Operating Characteristics of Control Device(s)
3.5 Auxiliary Contacts
3.6 Position Indicator
3.7 Gas Pressure Monitoring Device
3.8 Pressure Relief Device
3.9 Auxiliary
3.10 Optional Function & Accessories

4.0 General Performance Characteristics 11

4.1 Withstand Voltages
4.2 Insulation Resistance
4.3 Short-Time withstand, Making Current
4.4 Interrupting Current
4.5 Mechanical Endurance
4.6 Temperature Rise (Rated continuous current carrying)
4.7 Switching Operation
4.8 SF6 gas pressure, leakage ratio, pressure switch
4.9 Pressure relief devise (Expulsion Membrane)
4.10 Withstand pressure of switch vessel
4.11 Bushing pollution

5.0 Tests 14
5.1 Design Tests
5.2 Reference (Confirmation) Tests
5.3 Standard production (Routine) tests

6.0 Packaging & Shipping 16

7.0 Attachments 17
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1.0 General Design Characteristics

1.1 Specification Scope Statement

This publication describes the general product specifications of the Yaskawa LFG type SF6 load
break switches of the following Model Numbers:

• Horizontal/vertical installation available for outdoor/indoor

LFG-15ERA18-KJ
LFG-25ERA18-KJ
LFG-35ERE18-KJ
• Vertical installation available for indoor only
Horizontal installation available for outdoor/indoor
LFG-15ERA18B-K
LFG-25ERA18B-K
LFG-35ERE18B-K
The manufacturer guarantee is attached as performance data sheet (Attachment A)

1.2 Applicable International Standards

The following international standards are applied to the LFG load break switch described in this
specification:

• IEC : 60265-1 (1998), 60694 (1996)

• ANSI / IEEE : C37.63 (2013), C37.71 (2001)

1.3 Usage, Typical Service Conditions

The LFG type load break switch are designed and manufactured for operation (use) at their
standard ratings in the typical service conditions as follows;
(1) where the ambient temperature is not greater than 50 °C or less than -25 °C.
(2) where the altitude does not exceed 2300 meters above sea level.
(3) where the relative humidity is up to 100%, non-condensing.

If LFG load break switch is used at unusual condition than above, please consult to Yaskawa
Electric Corporation at the address listed in the cover page of this specification.
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2.0 General Product labeling

2.1 Nameplate

Nameplate including rating information shall be equipped on the side of the load break switch.
The detail drawing of nameplate is shown in Attachment B.

2.2 Painting

Outside of switch case shall be painted as follows for high durability.

Primary coating : Polyurethane primer
Finish coating : Polyurethane enamel
Painting color : Gray (Munsell N5.5)
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3.0 General Structural Features

3.1 Basic Characteristics

The LFG load break switch was designed and design tested according to specified international
standard by the Yaskawa Electric Corporation. Each LFG load break switch is manufactured at
the Yaskawa Electric Corporation: The load break switch, its linkages, and other subcomponents
are assembled and tested at the factory in accordance with the requirements of Yaskawa’s ISO
9001 certified Quality Program. Further details on the design characteristics of the LFG load
break switch and/or the provisions of Yaskawa’s Quality Program are available by contacting
Yaskawa Electric Corporation at the address listed in the cover page of this specification.
The fully assembled LFG load break switch has ample mechanical strength to withstand the
stresses incidental to handling, transporting, mounting, operation at the rated value and use within
the capabilities described herein. The LFG load break switch and its subcomponents will not
unduly change their characteristics due to aging, temperature variations, moisture, or erosion when
installed, maintained, and utilized in a manner consistent with the guidelines defined in the
Yaskawa Instruction Manual and this Technical Specification.
The LFG load break switch when proper installed and utilized will not require delicate or frequent
adjustments, will not wear or loosen excessively during routine operation, and will not require
frequent periodical lubrication(s).
The basic construction of the LFG load break switch includes Primary contacts, Bushing,
Mechanism, associated Control Parts, and Wiring. The Primary contacts are contained in one
vessel filled with SF6 gas. The Mechanism includes the necessary linkages and springs of sufficient
mechanical strength and spring energy storage capability for the performance of the closing-
opening operation(s) at the rated current value and use within the capabilities described in this
Technical Specification. The Control Parts include a Charging Motor that provide for proper
operation of the load break switch. The LFG load break switch is typically wired per standard
factory specifications; however, the factory specifications can be changed to meet customer
specific requirements.
Details concerning the general structural features of the LFG load break switch follow.

3.2 Primary (Main) Circuit Structures

3.2.1 Vessel
The vessels shall be made of stainless steel sheets (SUS304 or equivalent) of more than 2.5 mm in
thickness.
The vessel is suitably sealed to ensure that the gas leakage rate (and subsequently the gas pressure)
specified in Section 4.8 of this specification is maintained for lifetime.
The design of the gaskets and the gasket seats associated with the vessel ensure that the gaskets
will not be displaced by the pressure resulting from operation of the load break switch at rated
value or at other capabilities specified by Yaskawa.
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3.2.2 Medium
The vessels are filled with SF6 (Sulfur Hexafluoride) gas, which serves as the medium for isolation
and quenching the arc.

3.2.3 Rotary Arc Chamber

The arc-quenching chamber shall consist of contacts, arc-quenching cylinder, an arc driving coil,
and an arc runner (the Rotary-Arc design).
These components shall have ample mechanical and electrical strength to withstand the stresses
incidental to operation at the rated values or required capabilities described herein when installed,
maintained, and utilized in a manner consistent with the guidelines defined in the Yaskawa
Instruction Manual and this Technical Specification. The strength of these components minimizes
the wear to the arc-quenching chamber from the arc energy.

3.2.4 Contacts
The portions of the movable and stationary contacts (in the primary circuit) that are exposed to the
effect of the arc energy are constructed of materials that have ample strength to withstand all
ranges of the arc within the rated value. The strength of the contacts also minimizes contact wear
from the arc energy.
The contacts are multi-point contacts that will maintain the necessary contact pressure for an
indefinite period of time.
The sliding contact portions of the moveable contacts provide a path for the primary current and
are not exposed to the effects of the arc energy.

3.2.5 Insulated Arm

An Insulated arm made from epoxy resin which has excellent dielectric and mechanical strength
shall be provided to actuate the moving contact.

3.2.6 Bushing
The bushings, which support the stationary and moveable contacts, shall be constructed of high
quality porcelain materials that does not absorb moisture and has sufficient resistance against
sudden temperature variation.
The bushing shall have sufficient creepage distance and excellent strength against the salt-fog
polluted condition described in attached performance data sheet (Attachment A).
The bushing shall be unaffected by SF6 gas and/or SF6 gas by-products. These insulating
structures are designed and manufactured to have ample mechanical and electrical strength to
withstand the stresses incidental to operation at the rated values and use within the capabilities
defined in the Yaskawa Instruction Manual and this Technical Specification when installed,
maintained, and utilized in a manner consistent with these guidelines.
The detail of bushing is shown in Attachment F.

3.2.7 Absorbent
The absorbent shall be enclosed in the load break switch vessel to absorb the moisture and de-
composed SF6 gas caused by the electric Arc.
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3.3 Operating Mechanism

The LFG load break switch shall have a sufficient spring-stored energy storage capability for the
performance of the closing and opening operation at the rated current values and use within the
capabilities described herein.
The operating spring is typically motor-compressed (charged); however, the load break switch can
be manually operated to charge the spring and close or open the load break switch. The manual
handle operating force and speed does not influence the speed of the moving contact, resulting in
no affect on the switching capability.

3.4 Operating Characteristics of Control Device(s)

The load break switch shall be operated from an opened to close condition by a closing command
from the controller. As soon as the operating spring is charged, the operating spring shall be
discharged to close the load break switch.

The load break switch shall be opened from an opening command by the controller. As soon as the
operating spring is charged, the operating spring shall be discharged to open the load break switch.

• Operating spring;
Closes and opens the load break switch by its stored energy

• Charging Motor;
Charges the operating spring

• Manual operation handle; ( Attachments)

Enables manual close/open operation by a hook stick. The handle shall return to the regular
position when a hook stick is removed from the handle.

The typical automatic operation is explained as Fig. 3.4 below.

Basically, the charging motor are wired to a terminal block and other devices as illustrated in
Diagram found Attachment D of this specification
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ON
Closing
Command
OFF

ON
Opening
Command
OFF

ON
Charging
OFF
Motor
ON

Charged
Operating
Discharged
Spring
Charged

ON
Main
Circuit
OFF

Fig. 3.4 Time chart of control switch

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3.5 Auxiliary Contacts

One (1) form “c” auxiliary contact shall be equipped as standard.

The detail switching capabilities of auxiliary contacts are described in Attachment A.

3.6 Position Indicator

A reliable, easy readable mechanical position indicator shall be equipped to indicate the OPEN and
CLOSED position of the load break switch.
The word “OPEN” shall be painted with white on green background, and “CLOSED” shall be
painted with white on red background.
The marks and colors of the position indicator are listed in Attachment B.

3.7 Gas Pressure Monitoring Devices

A low gas pressure indicator and one (1) pressure switch for indicating “SF6 gas pressure low”
shall be equipped.
The color of the low-pressure indicator is described in Attachment B.
The actuating pressure and the switching capabilities of the pressure switch are described in
Attachment A.

3.8 Pressure Relief Device

The vessel shall be provided with a pressure relief device (an expulsion membrane) to prevent the
explosion of the vessel resulting from internal fault.
The gas from the pressure relief device shall not spout downward to protect personnel.
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3.9 Auxiliary

3.9.1 Mechanical Counter

A mechanical counter shall be equipped. The counter shall be visible externally.

3.9.2 Grounding Terminal

One grounding terminal having a clamping bolt shall be equipped for connection of a grounding
wire (10-70 mm2).
The diameter of the clamping bolt shall be at least 12 mm.

3.9.3 Secondary Circuit Terminal Connector

The load break switch shall be equipped with waterproof plug-in type metal connector for the
secondary circuit. The connector receptacle shall be equipped with a cap to avoid water invasion
into the receptacle when the plug is disconnected.
Refer to Attachment E for detail.

3.9.4 Lifting hook

The load break switch shall have (4) four lifting hooks.

3.9.5 Platform mounting bracket

Mounting brackets for platform installation shall be equipped.
The detail size of the mounting bracket is shown in Attachment G.

Note)
The platform or fixing hardware is not supplied.

3.10 Optional Function & Accessories

The optional accessories supplied with the LFG load break switch are as specified below.
Please consult with the manufacturer about the detail.
The factory, if required by customer prepares that option.

3.10.1 Hanging installation hardware (option)

The load break switch can be installed by hanging to a cross arm with fixing hardware.
The fixing hardware is available as option.

Note)
The cross arm is not supplied.
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4.0 General Performance Characteristics

The LFG load break switch is designed and manufactured under stringent quality control requirements
to meet or exceed the design requirements listed in the referenced international standards. Copies of the
Yaskawa Design (Type) Test Reports are available upon request. The general performance
characteristics of the LFG load break switch are as follows:

4.1 Withstand Voltages

4.1.1 Power-Frequency Withstand Voltage

The LFG load break switch shall withstand the values described in attached performance data
sheet (Attachment A) being applied to each terminal (main circuit to earth, between poles, &
phase to phase) for 1 minute without any damage or flashover. The secondary component shall
withstand 2 kV of the same voltage type being applied 3 times to each terminal (control circuit to
earth) without any damage or flashover.

4.1.2 Impulse Withstand Voltage

The LFG load break switch shall withstand the values described in attached performance data
sheet (Attachment A) of both positive and negative impulse voltage without any damage or
flashover. Impulse voltage having a crest value equal to the rated full wave impulse withstand
voltage and a wave shape of 1.2 x 50 µs shall be applied 3 times to each terminal (main circuit to
earth, between poles, & phase to phase).

4.2 Insulation Resistance

The LFG load break switch demonstrates an Insulation Resistance (IR) of greater than 1000 MΩ
with 1000 V megger being applied to each terminal (main circuit to earth, between poles, & phase
to phase) without any damage. The LFG demonstrates an IR of greater than 5 MΩ with 500 V
megger being applied to each terminal (control circuit to earth) without any damage.

4.3 Short-Time Current withstand, Making Current

4.3.1 Short-Time Current

The LFG load break switch is designed to carry the rated short-time current described in
attached performance data sheet (Attachment A) for 1 second.

4.3.2 Making Current

The LFG load break switch has enough capability to make the rated making current in
accordance with the reference standard described in this specification (Attachment A).
Current Flow time: 0.3 s
Interval of the test: 3 min
Number of operation: 3 times
Power factor: less than 0.3
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4.4 Interrupting current

The LFG load break switch has enough capability to interrupt the rated interrupting current in
accordance with the standard operating duty described in reference standard of this specification.
Please refer to Attachment A.

4.5 Mechanical endurance

The LFG load break switch has enough capability to perform switching without load at least
20,000 times in accordance with the standard operating duty describe as follows.

100% of rated control voltage 14,000 times

Automatic operation 115% of rated control voltage 1,500 times
85% of rated control voltage 1,500 times
Manual operation 3,000 times

Table 4.1 Mechanical operation capabilities

4.6 Temperature rise (rated continuous current carrying)

The load break switch shall have enough capability to carry rated continuous current described in
attached performance data sheet within following temperature rise without any damages. Test
condition and criteria shall be demonstrated in accordance with the reference standard described as
follows.

Location Maximum value of temperature rise (Kelvin)

Main contact 55 K
Bushing terminal
Between tin plated conductor 55 K
or
Conducting joints
Between silver plated conductor 55 K
(Current carrying parts)
Other mechanical part 50 K

Based on ambient temperature 50 ℃

Table 4.2 Temperature rise

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4.7 Switching operation

The LFG load break switch shall be operated as follows:

Manual Handle operating Closing Less than 250 N

Operation force Opening Less than 250 N
Automatic Closing voltage From 85% to 115% of rated control voltage
operation Closing current 4 A (peak 10 A) at 100% of rated control voltage:(at120VAC)
4 A (peak 10 A) at 100% of rated control voltage:(at125VDC)
Closing time Less than 1500 ms at 100% of rated control voltage
Opening voltage From 85% to 115% of rated control voltage
Opening current 4 A (peak 10 A) at 100% of rated control voltage:(at120VAC)
4 A (peak 10 A) at 100% of rated control voltage:(at125VDC)
Opening time Less than 1500 ms at 100% of rated control voltage

Table 4.3 Switch operation characteristics

4.8 SF6 gas pressure, leakage ratio, pressure switch

Initial SF6 gas pressure is described at performance data sheet in this specification (Attachment
A).
The leakage ratio shall be less than 1 x 10-5 cc/sec.
Pressure switch shall operate at the pressure specified in the performance data of this specification
(Attachment A).

4.9 Pressure relief devise (expulsion membrane)

The expulsion membrane shall burst at 0.6 –0.8 MPa· G (87 – 116 psig).

4.10 Withstand pressure of switch vessel

The switch vessel shall endure the inner pressure up to 1.2 MPa· G (174 psig) without explosion.

4.11 Bushing pollution

The switch bushings tests successfully passed the polluted level II and III condition (see
Attachment A) in accordance to guidelines outlined in IEC 815 – 1986.
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5.0 Tests

5.1 Design (Type) Tests

The following design (Type) tests have been successfully completed for the LFG load break switch.

5.1.1 Appearance and construction inspection

5.1.2 Temperature rise tests
(a) Main circuit resistance measurement
(b) Temperature rise of main circuit
(c) Temperature rise of auxiliary equipment
5.1.3 Operating characteristics tests
(a) Operating test of Manual and Automatic operation
(b) Mechanical Endurance tests
5.1.4 Dielectric tests
(a) Power frequency withstand voltage tests
(b) Impulse withstand voltage tests
5.1.5 Short-time withstand current test
5.1.6 Making and Breaking tests
(a) Load current
(b) No-load transformer current
(c) Cable charging current
(d) Short-circuit making current
5.1.7 Partial discharge test

The results of the Design (Type) Tests performed on the LFG load break switch prototype(s) are
available from Yaskawa. Please contact Yaskawa to obtain a copy of the applicable Design Test
Report(s).

5.2 Reference (confirmation) Tests

Other than the design test items specified in related standard, following tests have been successfully
completed to confirm the performance of the LFG load break switch described in this specification.

5.2.1 SF6 gas leakage test

5.2.2 Pressure switch performance test
5.2.3 Bushing pollution test
5.2.4 Expulsion membrane demonstration test

The results of the reference Tests performed on the LFG load break switch prototype(s) are available
from Yaskawa. Please contact Yaskawa to obtain a copy of the reference Test Report(s).
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5.3 Standard Production (Routine) Tests

Each LFG load break switch (prior to shipping) must pass final production testing at the factory.
The final production testing at the factory includes all production tests specified in related standard
of this specification:

5.3.1 Appearance & Construction Inspection

5.3.2 Main Circuit Resistance Measurement
5.3.3 Mechanical operation tests
5.3.4 Dielectric Tests
(a) Power-frequency Withstand Test on the main circuit (1 min. dry)
(b) Power-frequency Withstand Test on control and auxiliary circuits (1 min. dry)
5.3.5 Seal Test (measurement of SF6 gas leakage)

A copy of the Final Production Test results is supplied with each LFG load break switch shipped from
the factory.
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6.0 Packaging

Packaging: After successful Final Production Testing each LFG load break switch is individually
packaged into a wooden crate
The standard packaging of the LFG load break switch provides suitable protection for overseas
shipment.
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Attachment A - 1/4
Performance data sheet

1a. General rating & performance

Model LFG-15ERA18-KJ
Remark
Basic spec LFG-15ERA18B-K

Rated max. Voltage 15.5 kV

Rated Frequency 50/60 Hz

Rated Continuous Current (rms) 630 A

> 1000 times
Rated Interrupting Current (rms) 630 A
pf≤0.7
No- load transformer breaking
21 A > 20 times
current (rms)
Cable-charging breaking current 2A > 20 times

Number of poles 3

Rated Short-time current (rms) 12.5 kA (1 s)

Rated Making Current (peak) 32.5 kA

To the earth and
Impulse 110 kV
between poles
Withstand
Across the same
Voltage 125 kV
pole
Power- To the earth and
50 kV
frequency between poles
Withstand
Across the same
Voltage 55 kV
pole
(1 min. dry)
Partial discharge 11 kV

Electrical life 1,000 at 630 A

Mechanical Life 20,000

120 VAC
Operation Type Motor spring stored energy
125 VDC
at 100% of
Closing Time Less than 1.5 s rated control
voltage
at 100% of
Opening Time Less than 1.5 s rated control
voltage
Bushing Pollution Level Level III-Heavy IEC 815 (1986)

IEC 60265-1(1998), 60694 (1996)

Applicable standard
ANSI / IEEE C37.63 (2013), C37.71(2001)

Table A.1a General rating and performance

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Attachment A - 2/4
Performance data sheet
1b. General rating & performance

Model LFG-25ERA18-KJ
Remark
Basic spec LFG-25ERA18B-K

Rated max. Voltage 27 kV

Rated Frequency 50/60 Hz

Rated Continuous Current (rms) 630 A

> 1000 times
Rated Interrupting Current (rms) 630 A
pf≤0.7
No- load transformer breaking
21 A > 20 times
current (rms)
Cable-charging breaking current 5A > 20 times

Number of poles 3

Rated Short-time current (rms) 12.5 kA (1 s)

Rated Making Current (peak) 32.5 kA

To the earth and
Impulse 150 kV
between poles
Withstand
Across the same
Voltage 165 kV
pole
Power- To the earth and
50 kV
frequency between poles
Withstand
Across the same
Voltage 60 kV
pole
(1 min. dry)
Partial discharge 19 kV

Electrical life 1,000 at 630 A

Mechanical Life 20,000

120VAC
Operation Type Motor spring stored energy
125VDC
at 100% of
Closing Time Less than 1.5 s rated control
voltage
at 100% of
Opening Time Less than 1.5 s rated control
voltage
Bushing Pollution Level Level III-Heavy IEC 815 (1986)

IEC 60265-1(1998), 60694 (1996)

Applicable standard
ANSI / IEEE C37.63 (2013), C37.71(2001)

Table A.1b General rating and performance

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Attachment A-3/4
Performance data sheet

1c. General rating & performance

Model LFG-35ERE18-KJ
Remark
Basic spec LFG-35ERE18B-K

Rated max. Voltage 38 kV

Rated Frequency 50/60 Hz

Rated Continuous Current (rms) 630 A

> 1000 times
Rated Interrupting Current (rms) 630 A
pf≤0.7
No- load transformer breaking
21 A > 20 times
current (rms)
Cable-charging breaking current 5A > 20 times

Number of poles 3

Rated Short-time current (rms) 12.5 kA (1 s)

Rated Making Current (peak) 32.5 kA

To the earth and
Impulse 200 kV
between poles
Withstand
Across the same
Voltage 220 kV
pole
Power- To the earth and
95 kV
frequency between poles
Withstand
Across the same
Voltage 105 kV
pole
(1 min. dry)
Partial discharge 26 kV

Electrical life 1,000 at 630 A

Mechanical Life 20,000

120VAC
Operation Type Motor spring stored energy
125VDC
at 100% of
Closing Time Less than 1.5 s rated control
voltage
at 100% of
Opening Time Less than 1.5 s rated control
voltage
Bushing Pollution Level Level II-Medium IEC 815 (1986)
IEC 60265-1(1998), 60694 (1996)
Applicable standard
ANSI / IEEE C37.63 (2013), C37.71(2001)

Table A.1c General rating and performance

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Attachment A - 4/4

2. Performance of secondary & auxiliary device

Closing / Opening Operating mechanism Closing Motorized spring stored energy

mechanism
Opening Motorized spring stored energy
mechanism
Rated motor charging voltage 120VAC
125VDC
Motor charging current 4 A, 10A inrush:(at 120VAC)
4 A, 10A inrush:(at 125VDC)
15.5 kV 0.2 MPa· G @20°C
Initial SF6 gas pressure
27 kV / 38 kV 0.27 MPa· G @20°C
15.5 kV 0.08-0.12 MPa· G
Pressure switch Operating point
27 kV / 38 kV 0.17-0.2 MPa· G
100% performance guarantee at minimum 15.5 kV 0.08 MPa· G @20°C
pressure 27 kV / 38 kV 0.17 MPa· G @20°C
Mechanical Life 20,000
Equipment device Auxiliary contact 1c
Pressure switch 1 piece (1a)
Mechanical counter 1 piece (5 digits)

Table A.2 Design Specifications of Secondary control

Rated Voltage Resistance Lamp load Inductive Motor load

load (A) (A) load (A) (1) (A) (1)
NC, NO NC NO NC NO NC NO
AC 125 V 10 1.5 3 6 7.5 2.5 5
AC 250 V 3 1.5 3 1.5 2 1.5 2
DC 24 V 10 1.5 3 10 10 2.5 5
DC 125 V 10 1.5 3 6 7.5 2.5 5
DC 250 V 3 0.75 1.5 1.5 2 1.5 2
• Above current value show the rated continuous current
Note) (1) Inductive load means Time constant equal to 7msec or less (DC), Power factor equal to 0.4 or more.
(2) Lamp load is considered 10 times of inrush current
(3) Motor load is considered 6 time of inrush current

Table A.3 Capabilities of Auxiliary Contacts and Pressure Switch Contact

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Attachment B - 1/2

1a. Nameplate -15 kV

RATINGS ESPECIFICACIONES
VOLTAGE VOLTAJE 15 kV
NORMAL CURRENT CORRIENTE NOMINAL 630 A
15kV SF6 GAS FREQUENCY FRECUENCIA 50/60 Hz
LOAD BREAK SWITCH
630 A
SHORT TIME CURRENT 12,5 kA
TYPE TIPO MAKING CURRENT 31,5 kA
32,5
POWER FREQUENCY NIVEL DE AISLAMIENTO A
(a) WITHSTAND VOLTAGE FRECUENCIA INDUSTRIAL
50 kV

IMPULSE WITHSTAND NIVEL BASICO DE 110 kV

YASKAWA
LFG-15ERA18-KJ ELECTRIC CORPORATION
VOLTAGE
TOTAL WEIGHT
AISLAMIENTO AL IMPULSO
MASA TOTAL kg
KITAKYUSHU JAPAN
or SF6 GAS PRESSURE PRESION GAS SF6 0,2MPa・G(20℃）
LFG-15ERA18B-K PRODUCTS NO. PRODUCTO NO.

is specified in blank (a). 400-009-062 MANUFACTURING DATE FECHA DE FABRICACION

Name Plate for “type LFG-15ERA18-KJ”, “type LFG-15ERA18B-K”

Material: Stainless steel

Thickness: 0.8 mm
Background color: Silver
Letter color: Black

Fig. B.1a Name Plate detail

1b. Nameplate - 25 kV
RATINGS ESPECIFICACIONES
VOLTAGE VOLTAJE 25 kV
NORMAL CURRENT CORRIENTE NOMINAL 630 A
25kV SF6 GAS FREQUENCY FRECUENCIA 50/60 Hz
LOAD BREAK SWITCH
630 A
SHORT TIME CURRENT 12,5 kA
TYPE TIPO MAKING CURRENT 31 ,5 kA
32,5 kA
POWER FREQUENCY NIVEL DE AISLAMIENTO A
(b) WITHSTAND VOLTAGE FRECUENCIA INDUSTRIAL
50 kV

IMPULSE WITHSTAND NIVEL BASICO DE 150 kV

YASKAWA
LFG-25ERA18-KJ ELECTRIC CORPORATION
VOLTAGE AISLAMIENTO AL IMPULSO
kg
KITAKYUSHU JAPAN
TOTAL WEIGHT MASA TOTAL
or SF6 GAS PRESSURE PRESION GAS SF6 0,27MPa・G(20℃）
LFG-25ERA18B-K PRODUCTS NO. PRODUCTO NO.
is specified in blank (b). 400-009-062 MANUFACTURING DATE FECHA DE FABRICACION

Name Plate for “type LFG-25ERA18-KJ”, “type LFG-25ERA18B-K”

Material: Stainless steel

Thickness: 0.8 mm
Background color: Silver
Letter color: Black

Fig. B.1b Name Plate detail

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Attachment B - 2/2
1c. Nameplate - 35 kV

RATINGS ESPECIFICACIONES
VOLTAGE VOLTAJE 35 kV
NORMAL CURRENT CORRIENTE NOMINAL 630 A
35kV SF6 GAS FREQUENCY FRECUENCIA 50/60 Hz
LOAD BREAK SWITCH
630 A
SHORT TIME CURRENT 12, 5 kA
TYPE TIPO MAKING CURRENT 31, 5 kA
32,5
POWER FREQUENCY NIVEL DE AISLAMIENTO A
(c) 95 kV
WITHSTAND VOLTAGE FRECUENCIA INDUSTRIAL
IMPULSE WITHSTAND NIVEL BASICO DE 200 kV
YASKAWA VOLTAGE AISLAMIENTO AL IMPULSO
LFG-35ERE18-KJ ELECTRIC CORPORATION TOTAL WEIGHT MASA TOTAL kg
KITAKYUSHU JAPAN
or SF6 GAS PRESSURE PRESION GAS SF6 0,27MPa・G(20℃）
LFG-35ERE18B-K PRODUCTS NO. PRODUCTO NO.

is specified in blank (c). 400-008-934 MANUFACTURING DATE FECHA DE FABRICACION

Name Plate for “type LFG-35ERE18-KJ”, “type LFG-35ERE18B-K”

Material: Stainless steel

Thickness: 0.8 mm
Background color: Silver
Letter color: Black

Fig. B.1c Name Plate detail

2. Indicator, mark

Item Symbol Color Location Remark

Position Indicator CLOSED White on red background Front of the
OPEN White on green background operating
mechanism box

Manual Operation Handle CLOSED Red Handle Attachment

OPEN Green

Low-pressure indicator Red Bottom of the

- operating
mechanism box

Table B.1 Indicator, mark description

Munsell Symbol

Color Munsell symbol

Red 5R 4/13
Green 2.5G 5/10
White N 9.5 Table B.2 Color code (Munsell Symbol)
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Attachment C –1/6

1a-1. Outline drawing

Type: LFG-15ERA18-KJ

Fig. C.1a-1 Outline Diagram

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Attachment C –2/6

1a-2. Outline drawing

Type: LFG-15ERA18B-K

Fig. C.1a-2 Outline Diagram

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Attachment C –3/6

1b-1. Outline drawing

Type: LFG-25ERA18-KJ

Fig. C.1b-1 Outline Diagram

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Attachment C –4/6

1b-2. Outline drawing

Type: LFG-25ERA18B-K

Fig. C.1b-2 Outline Diagram

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Attachment C-5/6

1c-1. Outline drawing

Type: LFG-35ERE18-KJ

Fig. C.1c-1 Outline Diagram

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Attachment C-6/6

1c-2. Outline drawing

Type: LFG-35ERE18B-K

Fig. C.1c-2 Outline Diagram

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Attachment D
1. Connection Diagram

Type LFG-15ERA18-KJ, LFG-25ERA18-KJ, LFG-35ERE18-KJ

LFG-15ERA18B-K, LFG-25ERA18B-K, LFG-35ERE18B-K

8-pin
8-core cable
receptacle
with a plug

Controller
(not supplied)

LEGEND
M - Motor
AUX - Auxiliary contact
(Viewed from the switch side)
1LS, 2LS，3LS - Limit switches
RE - Rectifier 8-pin receptacle
PS - Pressure switch

NOTE
The pressure switch closes at reduced pressure.

CONTROL VOLTAGES
CLOSE - 120 VAC (102-138 VAC)
- 125 VDC (106-144 VDC)
OPEN - 120 VAC (102-138 VAC)
- 125 VDC (106-144 VDC)

Fig. D.1 Connection Diagram

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Secondary connector & control cable Attachment E-1/2

Connect Secondary Plug

with Receptacle

Fig. E.1 Secondary Plug（Control Cable）

Connect Receptacle with

Secondary Plug

Fig. E.2 Receptacle（Secondary Connector）

Number of Contact 8
Contact
Configurations

Rating 15 A, 250 V
Maximum Operating
350 V DC
Voltage
Insulation Voltage 2000 V

Remark

Fig.E.3 Contact Rating

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Attachment E-2/2

approx. 12 m

Fig. E.4 Control Cable

Number of Pins 8 pin

Number of Cables 8-core cable

Cable type CVV

Cable lead size 2 mm2

Cable length 12 m

Remark

Table E.1 Cable specification

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Attachment F

Mounting Bracket (platform installation)

M16 Nut
Mounting Bracket
M16 Spring Washer
M16 Square
Taper Washer (5 )

Not
supplied
M16 Washer
M16 Bolt
Platform
(Channel Bracket)

Mounting Holes

Fig. G.1 Mounting bracket detail