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109

107
M M
106

111
M

M
M M

Fig. 220: Final picture of the installation of the earthing accessory for Isolating earthing stick for potential connection only, which is not short-circuit proof, used for
earthing without touching the conductors

106 corona shield 107 sign for service condition

109 holder for sign 111 terminal clamp of earthing stick for potential con-
nection

7.19.4 Deinstallation and Commissioning

The deinstallation of the earthing accessory is the procedure of installation in reverse order.
Observe the description in section Installation [} 376].

Make a detailed planning for the switching steps in the grid section. During deinstallation of
the earthing accessory check the following points before commissioning:

● Visual check of the spiral spring contact. Replace the spring contact in case of plastic de-
formation of the spiral springs or damage of the outer surface.
● Check the material for completeness after the deinstallation, refer to Transport and Storage
[} 375].
Make sure that the cable termination is prepared for nominal service condition according to
figure below.

● The separable contact is closed (1) and the screws are tightened according Installation of
the GIS [} 86].
● The earthing connections in the cable termination are removed (2).
● The service flange cover is closed (3) and the screw connections are tightened according
Installation of the GIS [} 86].

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M M
3

2
M

M
M M

1
2

Fig. 221: Final picture after all deinstallations of cable termination accessory

1 closed separable contact 2 removed earthing connection

3 closed service flange

After the deinstallation the GIS must be commissioned. Perform the following tests:

● High voltage test according IEC 62271-203:2011, C.3.1.3 Application of service voltage.
The part of the GIS to be tested shall be energized by the service voltage through the
largest possible impedance in order to reduce damage caused by a possible disruptive dis-
charge. A test period of 24h is recommended.
● Check of gas tightness according to 1HDG518640 for the closed service flange (3). Check
all sealings of the closed service flange (3).

Severe injury or death due to internal arc.

WARNING
Commissioning without testing the GIS after the service condition causes internal arc due to
assembling failures

4 Follow the steps for commissioning. Perform the tests for commissioning as specified.

7.19.5 Technical data

Rated values Unit Value

Temperature range °C -10 to 40

Weight (incl. earthing accessory) kg 50

Tab. 119: Transportation case

Rated values Unit Value

Lightning impulse withstand voltage kV 650

(phase to earth)
Short-time power frequency withstand kV 275
voltage (phase to earth)

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Rated values Unit Value

Minimum functional pressure / filling kPa 520 / 600

pressure (at 20 °C)

Tab. 120: IEC cable termination isolating gap

Rated values Unit Value

2
Copper cross section mm 750
Peak withstand current (60Hz, 45ms, kA 164
factor 2.6)
Short-time withstand current kA 63
Duration of short-circuit s 3

Tab. 121: Earthing conductors, which are short-circuit-proof for failure current

Rated values Unit Value

2
Copper cross section mm 35
Peak withstand current (60Hz, 45ms, kA not rated
factor 2.6)
Short-time withstand current kA not rated
Duration of short-circuit s not rated
Withstand voltage according IEC kV 150
60840 for voltage test after installation
(phase to ground / phase to phase)
Duration of withstand voltage accord- h 1
ing IEC 60840
Withstand voltage for partial discharge kV 131
test according IEC 60885-3 (phase to
ground / phase to phase)
Sensitivity for partial discharge test ac- pC 5
cording IEC 60885-3
Minimum functional pressure / filling kPa 520 / 600
pressure (at 20 °C)

Tab. 122: Isolating earthing stick for potential connection only, which is not short-circuit proof, used for earthing without
touching

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Information about materials for disposal

GIS Weight Material

part

Aluminum and
Total weight

Porcelain/Ce-

Filter material
Insulating

Iron or steel

Non-ferrous

Oil, grease
Cast resin

Electronic
Plastics *
gas

its alloys

metals

ramics

parts
*
kg kg Percentage of total module weight in % per weight:

● > 1, ○ < 1, + = depends on type

Trans- 50 - ● ○ ● ● ● ○
portation
case
with
earthing
acces-
sory

Tab. 123: Materials of the GIS parts

* Only if module is a separate gas compartment.

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7.20 Direct transformer connection (1-phase)

7.20.1 Functional description
The direct transformer connection is used for the connection of transformers and GIS with
completely encapsulated high voltage conductors. It consists of two parts. One part belonging
to the transformer which is in the responsibility of the supplier of the transformer. The second
part belongs to the GIS and is within the responsibility of the GIS manufacturer. The figure
shows the connection for one phase of the three-phase system.

Parts belonging to the transformer

An oil-SF6-bushing (2) is integrated into an enclosure (4) which is installed to the transformer.
There are two interfaces concerning the GIS. It is the standardized high voltage terminal (3)
where the high voltage conductors of the GIS are connected to. In addition, it is the standard-
ized flange (5) where the enclosure of the GIS (7) is connected to. The installation might con-
tain additional optional parts (6) as manometer etc. belonging to the transformer. Usually a
compensation element is installed between transformer (1) and enclosure (4).

Parts belonging to the GIS

The GIS part consists of enclosure (7) with transversal insertion unit (10). Flange (8) belongs
to the 3-pole to 1-pole adapter which is connected to the 3-phase encapsulated GIS. Adapter
(9) is needed for the compensation of the different flange diameters between flange (8) and
the diameter of the transversal insertion unit (10). Earthing conductors (11) are needed for the
electrical earth connection between enclosure (7) and the GIS.

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10
11
3

7 2 4
5

6 6
1

1 transformer 2 oil-SF6-bushing
3 standardized terminal 4 oil-filled encapsulation
5 standardized flange 6 optional parts belonging to transformer
7 SF6-filled encapsulation 8 flange belonging to GIS 3-phase to 1-phase
adapter
9 adapter 10 transversal insertion unit
11 earthing conductors

7.20.2 Installation
Work on high voltage devices implies certain risks which can result in severe or lethal
WARNING
injury if the safety rules are disregarded.
Wrong behavior can cause an internal arc which releases hot gas through the bursting protec-
tion. After opening of the enclosure parts under high voltage might be accessible after wrong
behavior.

4 Follow all safety instructions! The manufacturer denies any liability due to improper han-
dling.

Bursting GIS parts can result in severe or lethal injury.

WARNING
Excession of the rated values of pressurized parts due to wrong filling pressure, particularly
during work at barrier insulators, can result in bursting of GIS parts.

4 Strictly follow the gas handling instructions!

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Danger of intoxication or irritation due to SF6 decomposition products.

WARNING
SF6 gas compartments can contain toxic decomposition products after an internal arc or
switching operations.

4 Strictly follow the gas handling instructions!

At the beginning of the installations check all parts for damage and completeness. Replace
damaged parts.

The tightening torques for non-greased bolts in threads and holes are listed in the product
manual chapter Installation in table Tightening torques for non-greased bolts.

The treatment of insulator surfaces, O-rings, sealing grooves and sealing surfaces are de-
scribed in chapter Installation in section Installation of the GIS.

Check installation supplied by the manufacturer of the transformer

Hazard due to high voltage.

DANGER
The installation requires work at high voltage conductors. Disregard of the safety rules might
result in severe or lethal injury.

4 De-energize relevant section of switchgear. Secure against reconnection. Verify that instal-
lation is dead. Carry out earthing and short-circuiting. Provide protection against adjacent
live parts.
Make sure that these measures have also been taken on the other side of the transformers.
Otherwise lethal voltage may apply to the transformer terminals.

The installation of a direct transformer connection requires an accurate alignment of the trans-
former bushings (1). Otherwise these inaccuracies might increase over the whole installation
so that the busbars of the GIS bays cannot be coupled anymore. Before starting work the cor-
rect alignment of the oil-SF6-bushings must be checked.

Procedure
1. Check dimension A of the axis of the oil-SF6-bushings (2). This dimension must correspond
to the phase distance of the 3-phase to 1-phase adapter module provided with the GIS. The
admissible tolerance is ± 3 mm.
2. Check the levelness of the flanges (3). An angular deviation referring to the levelness is not
admissible.
3. In case the alignment of the bushings does not fulfill the requirements stop the work and
contact the factory.

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2
2
2
A
A
1
1
1

3
3
3

Fig. 222: Check of tolerances

1 oil-SF6-bushing 2 axis of bushing

3 flange

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Installation of the direct transformer connection

Danger due to falling parts.

WARNING
The work requires handling of heavy parts with a crane.
Falling parts can cause severe or lethal injury.

4 Use lifting devices and accessories which have enough carrying capability. Follow the in-
structions in chapter Gas-insulated switchgear in section Safety instructions.

For new installations it is recommended to start the installation at the transformer connection.
This avoids problems with the coupling of GIS and transformer. If the installation has several
transformer connections check continuously during installation if the positions of the GIS bays
connected to the transformers is within the limits so that the coupling of the busbars will be
possible later.

Procedure
1. Put contact (2) on top of the terminal of the transformer bushing.
2. Align axis of the contact to fit the axis of the bushing.
3. Fix contact with screw (3) and washer (4). Apply specified torque.
4. Repeat work at the other poles.
5. Insert transversal insertion unit (3) into enclosure (2).
6. Make sure that ring (4) and O-ring (5) are inserted. A. later installation will not be possible
anymore.
7. Put new O-ring (1) onto groove of enclosure (2).
8. Put enclosure (2) onto bushing flange (8). Make sure that O-ring (1) is in correct position.
9. Fix enclosure (2) to flange (8) with screw (6) and washer (7). Apply specified torque.
10.Repeat work at the other poles.
11.Move 1pole to 3pole adapter (1) into its final position. Adapter (2) and contact (3) shall be
already installed in the factory.
12.Check distance between bottom surface of adapter (2) and bottom surface of enclosure (8).
It shall be 655 mm for all three poles.
13.Check exact alignment of axis (7) for all three poles.
14.Put half contact (1) to the shown position to connect contact at bushing (8) and contact at
GIS (9).
15.Put fixing element (4) between contact at bushing (8) and contact at GIS (9).
16.Fix half contact (1) to fixing element (4) with screw (2) and washer (3). Apply specified
torque.
17.Put half contact (5) opposite of half contact (1).
18.Fix half contact (5) to fixing element (4) with screw (6) and washer (7). Apply specified
torque.
19.Repeat work at the other poles.
20.Insert new O-ring (4).
21.Close transversal insertion enclosure (1).
22.Install fixations (2). Keep space for four fixations with earthing conductor (3).

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4. Repeat work at the other poles

3, 4

Fig. 223: Installation of contact

1 bushing terminal 2 contact

3 screw 4 washer

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4, 5

6, 7
8

Fig. 224: Installation of enclosure

1 O-ring 2 enclosure
3 transversal insertion unit 4 ring
5 O-ring 6 screw
7 washer 7 bushing flange

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3
2

6 4
655 mm

Fig. 225: Installation of 3-pole to 1-pole adapter

1 1-pole of 3-pole to 1-pole adapter 2 adapter

3 contact 4 O-ring
5 transversal insertion unit 6 contact
7 axis 8 enclosure

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9
5 4
2, 3

6, 7

Fig. 226: Connection of high voltage conductors

1 half contact 2 screw

3 washer 4 fixing element
5 half contact 6 screw
7 washer 8 contact at bushing
9 contact at GIS

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655 mm
1

Fig. 227: Closing the transversal insertion unit

1 transversal insertion enclosure 2 fixation

3 fixation with earthing conductor 4 O-ring (not visible)

– Fix distance bolt (1) and washer (2) to flange. Apply specified torque.
– Insert screw (3) and washer (4) at opposite flange. Attach loosely washer (5), nut (6),
counter nut (7) and washer (8).
– Turn screw (3) into distance bolt (1) until dimension 655 mm is adjusted.
– Tighten nut (6) and counter nut (7). Apply specified torque.

Procedure
1. Repeat for remaining fixations at this pole.
2. Repeat work at the other poles.
3. Install fixations with earthing conductors (4) at the remaining four places

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a b c d

3
4 3

5
6 6
1 7 7
8
1

Fig. 228: Installation of fixations

1 distance bolt 2 washer

3 screw 4 washer
5 washer 6 nut
7 counter nut 8 washer

– Fix distance bolt (1), washer (2) and earthing link (9) to flange.
Apply specified torque.
– Insert screw (3), washer (4) and earthing link (9) at opposite flange. Attach loosely
washer (5), nut (6), counter nut (7) and washer (8).
– Turn screw (3) into distance bolt (1) until dimension 655 mm is adjusted.
– Tighten nut (6) and counter nut (7). Apply specified torque.
– Fix earthing conductor (10) with screw (11), washer (12 and 14) and nut (13).

Procedure
1. Repeat for remaining fixations with earthing conductor at this pole.
2. Repeat work at the other poles.
3. Before commissioning carry out the necessary gas work.
4. Before commissioning make sure that the blocking elements at the compensators on the
transformer side have been removed.

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have been removed

a b c d e
3
9 13, 14
11 12
4 3
9

1 5
6 6
7 7 10
2 8
1

11 12 9
9
13, 14

Fig. 229: Installation of fixations with earthing conductors

1 distance bolt 2 washer

3 screw 4 washer
5 washer 6 nut
7 counter nut 8 washer
9 earthing links 10 earthing conductor
11 screw 12 washer
13 nut 14 washer

7.20.3 Technical data

Rated values kV 145

Lightning impulse withstand voltage kV 650

(phase to earth)
Power frequency withstand voltage kV 275
(phase to earth)
Frequency Hz 50 / 60
Rated current A 2500
Peak current kA 104
Short time current kA 40
Duration of short circuit s 3
SF6 minimum functional pressure (at kPa 420
20 °C)
SF6 filling pressure (at 20 °C) kPa 500
Weight without SF6 (one pole) kg 207
SF6 filling weight* kg 2,0
Dimensions (width x height x depth) mm 500 x 655 x 500

Tab. 124: Extension module

* SF6 filling weight depends on the partitioning concept and the installed conductors. The val-
ues in the table are approximate values. The exact values can be found on the GIS labelling.

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Information about materials for disposal

GIS Weight Material

part

Aluminum and

Porcelain/Ce-
Total weight

Iron or steel

Non-ferrous

Filter mate-

Oil, grease
Cast resin

Electronic
its alloys*

Plastics*
metals

ramics

parts
rial*
SF6
kg kg Percentage of total module weight in % per weight:
● > 1 , ○ < 1 , + = depends on type
Direct 207 2 ● ● ○ ○ ○ ○
trans-
former
connec-
tion

Tab. 125: Materials of the GIS parts

* Included only if module is a separate gas compartment.

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7.21 Extension module

7.21.1 Functional description
The extension module is used if certain requirements concerning the service continuity of the
GIS need to be fulfilled during extension, repair or maintenance. The figure on the cover
shows one of the possible installation positions.

The module can be installed in different positions depending on the requirements. Besides the
illustrated type, the module can also be configured with a transverse installation unit. The type
with the transverse installation unit allows the bay-coupling and offers some flexibility during
the assembly. The type without the transverse installation unit is used as buffer or intermedi-
ate gas compartment by default.

The conductors (2) of the extension module connect both flanges (1) of the module. There are
different types of conductors used, according to the type with or without a transverse installa-
tion unit. The flanges can be equipped with support or barrier insulators. If the extension mod-
ule is equipped with two barrier insulators, the module is a separate gas compartment. In this
case the extension module is equipped with a pressure relief device (3) and gas valves (4). A
gas density monitor or a gas density sensor is then installed to one of the gas valves.

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1
4
2

1
3

4
5 1 2 1

Fig. 230: Extension module (above) and extension module with transverse installation unit (below)

1 flange with insulator 2 conductor

3 pressure relief device 4 gas valve
5 transverse installation unit

7.21.2 Installation
This product manual mainly refers to activities which are necessary for the installation of ex-
tension bays. For a detailed description of certain work or operations, also occurring during
the initial installation of bays, it is necessary to gather them from the documentation belonging
to the project.

Working on High-Voltage Switchgears can lead to major injuries or death.

WARNING
Misbehavior during work can cause a fault arc, which releases hot gas by the pressure relief
device. When opening the enclosure high voltage carrying parts are directly accessible.

4 Follow all safety instructions! The manufacturer denies any liability due to improper han-
dling.

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Bursting parts of the GIS can lead to major injuries or death.

WARNING
Overloading of pressurized parts due to wrong filling pressure, especially when working on
barrel insulators, can lead to bursting of the GIS parts.

4 Strictly follow the gas handling instructions!

Torque specification for ungreased screws: Installation [} 86]

The extension module is assembled and integrated into the GIS layout in different types, de-
pending on its function. As a buffer gas compartment, for example between the circuit-breaker
and the disconnector / earthing switch (see cover sheet), the extension module is assembled
factory-provided. The type with transverse installation unit, which is used also for the extension
of substations and as a buffer gas compartment for special maintenance concepts between
two bays, is assembled to some extent on site.

The amount of work on site depends on the chosen configuration of the shipping unit. Depend-
ing on the configuration, the extension module is delivered assembled to one side of the bay or
separately as a single shipping unit

1 2

Fig. 231: The extension module as a separate shipping unit

1 transport cover (with possibility to fix contacts) 2 barrel insulator

3 transport cover

Below is described the initial situation of assembling the extension module as a separate ship-
ping module, which must be integrated between two modules on site (coupling of the future
bay). If the extension module is already mounted to the future bay factory-provided, the mount-
ing starts with step 11. on page 9.

As a separate shipping module, the extension module is sent to the construction site assem-
bled on one insulator and closed with a transport cover. The contact system is then completely
integrated into the housing.

The flanges of the bays which shall be coupled are equipped with an insulator and a bus bar
end cover on one side and with a transport cover on the other side.

Procedure of integration of the extension module between two bays

Procedure
4 The two bays must be adjusted and placed into the right position for the coupling. The bay
axes must get aligned for this purpose.

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848 mm

Fig. 232: Adjusting of the bays to be coupled. Distance and alignment must be considered

Procedure
1. The transverse installation unit of the disconnector/earthing switch of the new bay is fixed
factory-provided with the compensation units. The adjustment of the transverse installation
unit should be at 348 mm distance (see bay coupling 145).
2. To assemble the extension module between the two modules, the distance between them
should be 848 mm, measured from the casting flanges. Due to the compensation units of
the transverse installation unit of the disconnector/earthing switch and the extension mod-
ule, the tolerances during assembly in the range of +/ 5 mm are possible.
3. When the new bay is in the correct position it will be fixed. The transport and end covers
can be disassembled after fixation. When the bus bar end cover is disassembled, the di-
alectical shields (1, figure below) must be removed.

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Fig. 233: The bus bar end cover of the existing module must be disassembled including the shields (left side), the transport cover of the disconnector/earthing
switch must be opened (right side)

1 dialectical shield

Procedure
1. The extension module must be integrated between the existing and the new bay for the
coupling. The extension module must be provided according to this. To reach the contact
shells, the transport transverse installation unit must be opened.
Preparation:
2. Loosen nuts and screws of the transverse installation.
3. Loosen screw connection from enclosure, disassemble threaded bolts and the compensa-
tion units and open the transverse installation unit.
4. Disassemble conductor shells.
5. Remove transport cover with assembled contacts.
6. Disassemble plug contacts from transport cover.

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Fig. 234: Open the transverse unit for loosening the contact shells

Procedure
4 After the contact shells are removed the plug contacts mounted on the transport cover are
now freely accessible. These contacts must be disassembled from the transport cover and
can be assembled on the flange of the existing bay, which should be coupled.

Fig. 235: Remove contacts from the transport cover and assemble them on the flange which should be coupled

Procedure
4 Disassemble the transport cover on flange 1 of the extension module, too. Depending on
the plug contacts (1, figure below) for the disconnector/earthing switch of the future bay be-
ing assembled factory provided or not, they must be fixed on flange 1.

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Fig. 236: Disassembly of the transport cover off flange 1

1 plug contacts

Procedure
4 For starting the coupling process, the transverse installation unit of the disconnector/earth-
ing switch must be provided with the attached compensation units. The transverse installa-
tion unit must be adjusted with the specified dimension of 348 mm (see bay coupling 145)
in this case.

348 mm

Fig. 237: Initial situation before integration of the extension module

Procedure
4 The extension module with inserted transverse installation unit must be pitched inside the
space between. It is important to ensure that there are no collisions with the conductor
parts and the bolts. Due to the generous clearance it should not be necessary to screw in
the bolts of the disconnector/earthing switch. To avoid metallic abrasion during the coupling
with the transverse installation unit of the disconnector/earthing switch of the new bay, it is
recommended to screw in the bolts on the extension module (1, figure below).

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2 3

Fig. 238: Pitch in the extension module and connect flange 1 with the transverse installation unit

1 extension module 2 plug contact

3 conductor

Procedure
4 When the extension module is pitched in between the two modules, the coupling with the
transverse installation unit and the conductors (3, figure above) for the plug contacts (2, fig-
ure above) of the disconnector/earthing switch must follow. Hereby take care not to damage
the spiral contacts. The previously screwed in bolts (1, figure above) must be adjusted to
nominal position and connected with the compensation units of the transverse installation
unit.

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Fig. 239: Extension module is combined via flange 1 with the disconnector-earthing switch of the future bay

Procedure
4 As soon as the coupling of the extension module with the transverse installation unit of the
disconnector/ earthing switch is finished, the coupling with the nearby module of the exist-
ing bay can begin. Therefore, the flange connections from flange 1 and flange 3 must relate
to each other. The contacts must relate to the corresponding conductor shells for it. The as-
sembly must take place through the opened transverse installation unit of the extension
module.

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2 1

Fig. 240: The conductor shells (right) are combined with the contacts through the opening of the transverse

1 mounting disc 2 contact shell

Procedure
4 When assembling the contacts, it is recommended to fix the mounting discs (1, figure
above) to the bigger contact shell (2, figure above) When putting on the flange connection it
must be ensured, that the grub screw (1, figure below) of the flange contact on flange 1
sticks in the suitable hole of the contact shell. This ensures that the contact shell does not
spin around and that the contact system is always in the best dielectric adjustment. The
screws must be torqued carefully to avoid damages of the spiral contacts.

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Fig. 241: The grub screws in the fixing contact (left) ensures the right position of the screws within the

1 grub screw

Procedure
4 When the coupling of the contacts is done, the transverse installation unit can be closed
and screwed down. Bring the previously screwed bolts of the insulator back to nominal po-
sition. Fix the enclosure of the transverse installation unit and the compensation devices
with them.

Fig. 242: After coupling of the contact system close the transverse installation unit and assemble the compensation devices and earthing bridges

Procedure
4 The compensation units are tightened from the side of the extension module. The correct
sequence and the necessary screw-in depth must be considered during the assembly of
the compensation units and the other provided fixing material.

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Mechanical overload of the compensation units of the extension module.

CAUTION
Incorrect assembly of the transverse installation unit respectively the compensation units.

4 Adherence of the relevant working steps from the document Bay coupling 145.

Procedure
4 The coupling is complete when the transverse installation unit is fixed correctly on both
sides. After activating the compensation units the commissioning can begin.

7.21.3 Disassembly
This product manual mainly refers to activities which are necessary for the installation of ex-
tension bays. For a detailed description of certain work or operations, also occurring during
the initial installation of bays, it is necessary to gather them from the documentation belonging
to the project.

Working on High-Voltage Switchgears can lead to major injuries or death.

WARNING
Misbehavior during work can cause a fault arc, which releases hot gas by the pressure relief
device. When opening the enclosure high voltage carrying parts are directly accessible.

4 Follow all safety instructions! The manufacturer denies any liability due to improper han-
dling.

Bursting parts of the GIS can lead to major injuries or death.

WARNING
Overloading of pressurized parts due to wrong filling pressure, especially when working on
barrel insulators, can lead to bursting of the GIS parts.

4 Strictly follow the gas handling instructions!

Disassembly of an extension module does not occur in practice. Nevertheless, if it is neces-

sary for some reasons, the steps from Installation [} 86] can be followed in reverse sequence.

7.21.4 Opening of the extension module

Within the maintenance concept, the extension module in the bus bar plays an essential role.
It allows an uninterrupted disassembly of a bus bar module respectively of the complete bay.
In this case, in addition to the correct pressure coordination of the single modules, the correct
opening procedure of the transverse installation unit must be considered. For the correct exe-
cution when dividing of the extension module with the neighbor bay, the single steps are de-
scribed in detail as follows:

Initial situation
The transverse installation unit of the illustrated extension module must be opened in order to
remove the disconnector/earthing switch, respectively the complete bay on the left, because of
maintenance reasons. Below just the disconnector/earthing switch is shown.

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Fig. 243: The left side shall be removed, the separation results from the extension module (middle)

This product manual mainly refers to activities which are necessary for the installation of ex-
tension bays. For a detailed description of certain work or operations, also occurring during
the initial installation of bays, it is necessary to gather them from the documentation belonging
to the project.

Working on High-Voltage Switchgears can lead to major injuries or death.

WARNING
Misbehavior during work can cause a fault arc, which releases hot gas by the pressure relief
device. When opening the enclosure high voltage carrying parts are directly accessible.

4 Only carry out the work described in this chapter, if all instructions, safety information and
warnings from the product manual were read and understood, especially the chapter Gas-
insulated Switchgear and section Security instructions. Teh manufacturer denies any liabil-
ity due to improper handling.

Bursting parts of the GIS can lead to major injuries or death.

WARNING
Overloading of pressurized parts due to wrong filling pressure, especially when working on
barrel insulators, can lead to bursting of the GIS parts.

4 Strictly follow the gas handling instructions!

The detailed specifications regarding gas coordination for the works to be done must be ex-
tracted from the document Gashandling.

Proceeding for the opening of the transverse installation unit

Procedure
1. Ensure that the necessary gashandling was made and the related sections of the bay are
de-energized (Gashandling [} 40]).
2. Turn the interlock screw (1, figure below) of the compensation unit against the spring pack-
age and strain it so that it will not expand abruptly during disassembly. The final state is
reached when the tightening torque of the nut rises suddenly.

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Fig. 244: Lock the interlock screw

1 interlock screw

Procedure
4 Loosen the union nut between the flange bolt and the screw of the spring package and
screw it as far as possible to the direction of the compensation unit, to release the tension
of the flange.

Fig. 245: Loosen union nut

Procedure
4 Loosen the fastening nut on the bolt and screw the threaded bolt out of the flange and
thereby out of the union nut.

Fig. 246: Remove threaded bolt

Procedure
4 Remove the fastening screw of the compensation unit (the compensation unit is free now).

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Fig. 247: Remove fixation of the compensation unit

Procedure
4 Remove the compensation units and the earthing bridges separately.

Fig. 248: Compensation units can be removed

Procedure
4 As soon as all compensation units and earthing bridges are removed, the single rings and
sealings of the transverse installation units must be slackened, so that they do not block the
enclosure of the transverse installation units during insertion. Fix the screw connection (1)
of the disconnector/ earthing switch with the relevant tightening torque again, to ensure the
fixation of the insulator to the housing.

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1 screw connection

Procedure
4 Insert the enclosure of the transverse installation unit (the contacts within the extension
module are visible and can be reached).

Fig. 249: Guide the enclosure of the transverse installation unit over

Work on High-voltage Switchgear can result in severe injury or death.

WARNING
Residual voltage can occur in the system when de-energized sections are not earthed.

4 Ensure zero potential and the earthing of the de-energized modules. Corresponding refer-
ences in chapter Gas-insulated Switchgear, chapter Safety instructions must be followed.

Procedure
4 Disassemble the contact shells.

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Fig. 250: Disassemble the contact shells through the opened transverse installation unit

Squeezing of hands due to the heavy conductors within the narrow assembly room.
WARNING
Cause The contact shells can heavily be removed out of the extension module, due to their
material and shape.

4 It is recommended to do the disassembly with two assemblers.

Procedure
1. For the disassembly loosen the smaller contact shell at first and remove it carefully (step 1.
and 2. figure below). At the same time push the bigger shell including the mounting discs
on the flange connection to adhere it.
2. As soon as the smaller contact shell is removed from the module, the bigger shell including
the mounting discs can be turned carefully to the downside (step 3.).
3. After that, loosen the contact shell including the mounting discs from the flange connection
carefully (step 4.) and remove it from the module.
4. Use the same procedure for the other phases.

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1. 2.

3. 4.

Fig. 251: During disassembly at first remove the smaller (lower) contact shell carefully (1. and 2.)

Procedure
1. If the contact shells are disassembled, the plug contacts on the insulator of the disconnec-
tor / earthing switch can also be removed. The module respectively the nearby bay itself,
can be pulled out, if the disconnection is realized also from its own transverse installation
module of the disconnector / earthing switch.
2. The remaining contacts must be disassembled from the extension module. These will be
needed during a new coupling of the again integrated bay.

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Fig. 252: Removal of the remaining contacts

Procedure
4 Before energizing the bus bar, ensure the dielectric strength of the insulator between exten-
sion module and the disconnector/earthing switch. Therefore, appropriate shields (1) are
assembled on the insulator of the extension module, which will be closed with a pressure
resistant cover (2) afterwards. It is recommended to reassemble the transverse installation
unit completely (including the compensation units, which can be locked, respectively not ac-
tivated), so that the assembly is ready for a later coupling.

Fig. 253: After the shields are mounted on the insulator (left) the transverse installation unit can be re-assembled and closed pressure-resistantly

1 shield 2 cover

7.21.5 Technical Data

Rated values kV 145

Lightning impulse withstand voltage kV 650

(phase to earth)
Short-duration power-frequency with- kV 275
stand voltage (phase to earth)
Frequency Hz 50 / 60
Rated continuous current A 3150

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Rated values kV 145

Peak current kA 104

Short-time withstand current kA 40
Duration of short-circuit s 3
SF6 minimum functional pressure (at 20 kPa 520
°C)
SF6 filling pressure (at 20 °C) kPa 600
Weight without SF6 kg 120 (without TIU)
170 (with TIU)
SF6 weight kg 2* (without TIU)
4* (with TIU)

Tab. 126: Extension module

* The SF6 weight depends on the separation concept and the geometry of the conductors. The
numbers mentioned in this table are approximated numbers. The exact numbers can be found
on the SF6 plates on the bay.

Resistance values of the main current path

Resistance values of the main current path

R 6 R 7

Fig. 254: Resistance values of the extension module

Information about materials for disposal

GIS Weight Material

part
Aluminum and

Porcelain/Ce-
Total weight

Iron or steel

Non-ferrous

Filter mate-

Oil, grease
Cast resin

Electronic
its alloys*

Plastics*
metals

ramics

parts
rial*
SF6

kg kg Percentage of total module weight in % per weight:

● > 1, ○ < 1, + = depends on type

Exten- 70 2 ● ○ ● ○ ○ ○
sion
module
(without
TIU)

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GIS Weight Material

part

Exten- 120 4 ● ○ ● ○ ○ ○
sion
module
(with
TIU)
Barrier 26 - ● ●
insulator
Support 18 - ● ●
insulator

Tab. 127: Materials of the GIS parts

* Included only if module is a separate gas compartment.

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7.22 Voltage transformer eVT2

7.22.1 Functional description
Inductive voltage transformers are low power transformers in which the secondary voltage is
proportional to and in phase with the primary voltage for all practical purposes. The voltage
transformer of the GIS transforms the power system voltage to be measured into a secondary
voltage that can be fed to measuring and protective devices. At the same time, the primary
and the secondary windings are galvanically separated from each other.

The inductive voltage transformer complies with the relevant IEC-, ANSI- and IEEE-standards.
Usually it has two secondary windings and one auxiliary winding for earth fault detection. The
ratings are project-specific.

The inductive voltage transformer is separated from the adjacent GIS compartment by means
of a barrier insulator (5). It is equipped with two gas valves (4), a gas moisture filter and a
pressure relief device (2).

As an option, the voltage transformer can be equipped with an integrated isolating device (IID)
so that the voltage transformer active parts can be isolated from the switchgear. The isolation
device is manually operated and secured with a padlock to avoid operation while the
switchgear is energized. If the VT is equipped with an IID the IID specific safety, commission-
ing and operating instructions must be adhered to (Commissioning [} 440], Operation of the
integrated isolating device [} 441]).

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3
2
7 1

Fig. 255: Three-phase encapsulated voltage transformer eVT2 with manually operated integrated isolating device IID

1 terminal box 2 pressure relief device

3 cable outlet 4 gas valve
5 barrier insulator 6 lifting hooks
7 integrated isolating device (option)

7.22.2 Installation

NOTICE
Loss of isolating capacity. Damage of the voltage transformer.
The voltage transformer is equipped with an isolating foil which was impregnated with insulat-
ing gas during manufacturing. Evacuating the voltage transformer may lead to insufficient iso-
lation.

4 Never evacuate the voltage transformer.

4 Do not reduce the pressure of the insulating gas below 150 kPa abs.

The voltage transformer can be mounted on several places of the switchgear. Possible mount-
ing locations are:

● Mounting on outgoing disconnector

● Mounting on dividing piece on feeder side
● Mounting on the end of a busbar.
For mounting the voltage transformer strictly observe the description in chapter Modules in the
following sections.

Mounting location Chapter

Outgoing disconnector Disconnector / earthing switch

T- or X-module T- or X-module

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Mounting location Chapter

End of busbar Disconnector / earthing switch

Tab. 128: Description of the installation of the voltage transformer VT2/eVT2

7.22.3 Commissioning
Severe injury or death due to internal arc.
WARNING
If the position of the isolating device is not in the exact position OPEN or CLOSED and the
voltage transformer is energized an internal arc can occur. An internal arc can also occur, if the
isolating device is operated when the voltage transformer is energized.

4 Operate the voltage transformer only if the integrated isolating device is in position
CLOSED or OPEN.

4 Operate the isolating device only if the switchgear section has been de-energized and
earthed.

Severe injury or death due to high voltage at the terminal block of the voltage trans-
WARNING
former.
Some voltage transformers are equipped with test disconnect terminal blocks. If the connection
in these terminal blocks between the primary earth wiring of the voltage transformer and the
cubicle wiring is disconnected the earthing of the primary voltage transformer winding is not ef-
fective. High voltage will be conducted to the terminal blocks and causes an electric shock.

4 Do not energize the voltage transformer with the disconnecting gap in test disconnect termi-
nal blocks open.

4 Insert the switching lock.

4 Cover the terminal block with protection cover and warning sign.

4 Check all measures before energizing.

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NOTICE
Loss of isolating capacity. Damage of the voltage transformer.
The voltage transformer is equipped with an isolating foil which was impregnated with SF6 dur-
ing manufacturing. Evacuating the voltage transformer may lead to insufficient isolation with
SF6.

4 Never evacuate the voltage transformer.

4 Do not reduce the pressure of the insulating gas below 150 kPa abs.

Carry out the following work before commissioning:

Procedure
1. Check voltage transformer for external damages. In case of any damages contact the man-
ufacturer.
2. Check shock indicators.
In case the shock indicators were activated, contact the manufacturer.
3. Check if connections in the terminal box are consistent with project-specific circuit diagram.
4. Check if earthing of primary and secondary winding are consistent with project-specific cir-
cuit diagram.
5. Check if micro circuit-breakers of secondary circuits work.
6. Fill voltage transformer with insulating gas of the correct gas composition at filling pressure.
Observe strictly that the voltage transformer never shall be evacuated.
Check in the drawings of the secondary circuits if the voltage transformer is equipped with test
disconnect terminal blocks. In case the voltage transformer is equipped with test disconnect
terminal blocks:

Procedure
1. Check that the disconnecting gap of the terminal block is closed. If not, close disconnecting
gap.
2. Check that the switch interlock is inserted. If not, insert switch interlock.
3. Check that the cover including the warning sign is installed on the terminal block. If not, in-
stall the cover.
4. Record the result in the On-Site Test Protocol 1HDG518680.

7.22.4 Operation of the integrated isolating device

The voltage transformer is equipped with an integrated isolating device so that the voltage
transformer active parts can be isolated from the switchgear.

Severe injury or death if isolating device is operated when voltage transformer is en-
WARNING
ergized.
Switching the energized voltage transformer can result in an internal arc.

4 Make sure that the switchgear section, where the voltage transformer is connected to, has
been de-energized and earthed.

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Severe injury or death due to internal arc.

WARNING
If the position of the isolating device is not in the exact position OPEN or CLOSED and the
voltage transformer is energized an internal arc can occur. An internal arc can also occur, if the
isolating device is operated when the volt- age transformer is energized.

4 Operate the voltage transformer only if the integrated isolating device is in position
CLOSED or OPEN.

4 Operate the isolating device only if the switchgear section has been de-energized and
earthed.

7.22.5 Technical data

Electrical and mechanical data

Rated values kV 60/72,5 110/123 132/145

Lightning impulse with- kV 350 550 650

stand voltage (phase
to earth)
Short-duration power- kV 175 230 275
frequency withstand
voltage (phase to
earth)
Frequency Hz 50
Min. functional pres- kPa 520 / 600
sure / filling pressure
(at 20 °C)
Weight without gas kg 650
(approximately)
Weight of insulating kg 3.9
gas (approximately)

Tab. 129: Voltage transformer eVT2

Information about materials for disposal

GIS Weight Material

part

Total Insulat- Alu- Iron or Non-fer- Porce- Plastics Cast Filter Elec- Oil,
weight ing gas minum steel rous lain/Ce- resin material tronic grease
and its metals ramics * parts
alloys
kg kg Percentage of total module weight in % per weight:

● > 1, ○ < 1, + = depends on type

Voltage 650 4.7 ● ● ● ● ● ○ ○ ○
trans-
former
eVT2

Tab. 130: Materials of the GIS parts

* Included only if module is a discrete gas compartment.

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7.23 Low power instrument transformer CP04

7.23.1 Functional description
The low power instrument transformer is a sensor system for detecting measurement and
monitoring data from a gas−insulated switchgear. The collected data can be transmitted via
IEC 61850−9−2 protocol to further protection, control and measuring systems.

It is based on a modular design and can be installed in any position for protection application
and must be installed in horizontal position for metering application. The primary sensors con-
tains two fully redundant Rogowski coils as current transducers and two fully redundant ca-
pacitive dividers. They are built into the pressurized gas−insulated switchgear enclosure.

The installation of the low power instrument transformer in a GIS is possible in indoor and out-
door application.

The low power instrument transformer CP04 is designed as a combined device for current and
voltage measurement. The Rogowski coil (1) and the capacitive tap (2) are mounted as a unit
on a support plate (3) and mounted in the gas compartment of the housing (4).

6 5
11

2
3

7
10
9
8

Fig. 256: Low power instrument transformer

1 rogowski coil 2 capacitive tap

3 support plate 4 enclosure
5 pressure relief device 6 gas connection
7 gastight cable−bushing 8 sensor board
9 density sensor 10 plug socket
11 secondary converter

In standard applications, the transformer is mounted on the outgoing flange of the cir-
cuit−breaker. Always the transformer has a separate gas compartment including burst protec-
tions (5) and gas connections (6). A gas density monitor or a gas density sensor is installed at
one of the gas connections. The cable connections of the Rogowski coil and the capacitive
voltage tap are routed to the sensor board (8) via a gas−tight cable bushing (7). Furthermore,
an additional gas density sensor (9) is required for temperature and gas density measure-
ment, which is used exclusively for data evaluation. This gas density sensor only supplies
measured data to the sensor board (8). On the sensor board there is a socket (10) as an inter-
face to the secondary converter (11) in which the analogue signals are converted into digital
signals. Afterwards the signals are transmitted via optical fibres to the Merging Unit located in
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is supplied with power from a separate current/voltage source. Secondary Converter and
Merging Unit are described in documents 1HC0031427 CP−SC Reference guide and
1HC0031429 CP−MUP Reference guide.

In case of a low power instrument transformer with support insulator on one side, pressure re-
lief device (5) and gas connections (6) are not applicable.

The system can be redundant or non−redundant.

ing data

installed
ki coils as

applica-

a unit on

Fig. 257: Redundant variant

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lways the trans-

). Furthermore,
is used exclu-
8). The calibra-

rds the signals

Fig. 258: Non-redundant variant

In the non−redundant variant only one set of Rogowski coils, capacitive tabs, secondary con-
verters, gastight cable bushings, sensor boards, density sensors and plug sockets are in-
stalled.

7.23.2 Commissioning
Use of incorrect gas pressure filling in the modules can result in severe injury or
WARNING
death
If the gas filling pressure is too low, an internal arc can occur which releases hot gases. Over-
load of pressurized parts due to false filling pressure, especially during work on barrier insula-
tors can result in bursting of GIS parts.

4 Strictly follow the gas handling instructions! Assure the use of the correct gas filling pres-
sure.

Before switching on a bay, the following work must be carried out:

Procedure
1. Ensure that all low power instrument transformers are connected according to the sec-
ondary circuit diagrams.
2. Ensure that the gas compartment is filled at the nominal filling pressure.
3. Make sure that gas density monitor or sensor is connected and working.
The necessary work concerning commissioning is defined in the On Site Test Protocol
1HDG518680. Carry out this work during commissioning and record the results in the protocol.

7.23.3 Operation
There are no direct functions on the device. All functions of the device must be performed on
the merging unit in the control cubicle.

Procedure
4 Refer to the Operating instructions of the merging unit for low power instrument transform-
ers (Doc. no. 2GHG001704).

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7.23.4 Maintenance
Contact with hazardous supply voltages results in death or severe injuries
WARNING
Assemblies of the product are energized with hazardous voltages

4 Do not remove any protective covers if an assembly is energized

CP primary coverter
No re−calibration is needed. All its components are designed for more than 40 years operating
time without significant inaccuracies. Please refer to the station manual for maintenance of
other primary equipment.

CP secondary coverter
No re−calibration is needed for CP-SC which are used for protection, measurement and meter-
ing applications. For certified revenue metering, however, a new factory calibration or an ex-
change of the CP-SC every ten years is recommended.

In case of re−calibration, the secondary converter should be replaced as complete unit with a
recently calibrated secondary converter from ABB. The old secondary converter should be
shipped back to the factory for re−calibration. The sensor boards should not be replaced, as
the re−calibration of the sensor board would be necessary, but cannot be performed on−site.

The exchange of the secondary converter must be done in voltage−free and earthed condi-
tions.

The date for recalibration of each secondary converter is part of the calibration protocol. The
customer is in charge to supervise the calibration intervals themselves.

Check the ventilation of the secondary converter housing regularly during the inspection.

Merging unit
No maintenance or calibration is necessary.

Before disassembly, the device must be disconnected from the power supply and earthed, as
otherwise the plug connector to the converter has free potential.

In the event of a defect on the sensor board, the entire device must be re−calibrated, as all cal-
ibration data is permanently stored in the sensor board. Therefor it has to be disassembled
and shipped to the factory.

When replacing a gas density sensor, observe installation instructions 1HC0000971.

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NOTICE
Incorrect measurement results or complete failure of the sensors.
Non−observance of the instruction 1HC000971.

4 Read and follow the instructions given in the document.

Non−observance of these instructions may result in incorrect results or a complete failure of

the sensor.

7.23.5 Technical data

Description Unit Value

Rated voltage kV 145

Lightning impulse withstand voltage to earth (phase to kV 650
earth)
Short−duration power−frequency withstand voltage kV 275
(phase to earth)
Normal current A 3150
Frequency Hz 50 / 60
Peak withstand current kA 171
Short-time withstand current kA 63
Short−circuit duration s 3
Minimum functional pressure at 20 °C kPa 520
Filling pressure at 20 °C kPa 600
Weight without insulating gas * kg 245
SF6 gas filling weight * kg 4
Dimension (length without insulators x width x height) mm 500 x 933 x 865

Tab. 131: Low power instrument transformer

*) the values given in the table are therefore only guide values.

ECT Rated values

Rated extended primary current factor (Kpcr) 1..31.5 (configuration dependent)

Rated sym. short circuit current factor (Kssc) 20...630 (configuration dependent)
Rated primary time constant (Tpr) ms 60 TPE / 120 TPZ
Rated duty cycle none
Rated phase offset (øor) º 0
Rated wake−up time none
Protection data link (PPL1) Accuracy class 5P / 5TPE
Metering data link (PPL2) Accuracy class 0.2 / 0.2S for Ipr ≥ 200 A

Tab. 132: Rated values electronic current transformers

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EVT Rated values 1.2 / 1.2 (1.5 for 30 s) / 1.2 (1.9 for 30 s) /

Rated voltage factor (KU) 1.2 (1.9 for 8 h)

Protection data link (PPL1)
Accuracy class 3P
Rated voltage (Upr) kV 145 / 3
Metering data link (PPL2) active / not active
Accuracy class 0.2
Rated voltage (Upr) kV 145 / 3

Tab. 133: Rated values electronic voltage transformers

The CP04 rating plate (12) informs about ratings and technical data of the CP04. Two different
rating plate types exist depending on the usage ("metering & protection" or "protection only").

Not mentioned in the rating plate is the type of protection against accidental or inadvertent
contact and against ingress of water or foreign bodies: IP 65.

12

Fig. 259: Rating plate

Resistance values of the main current path of the low power instrument transformer

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Fig. 260: Resistance values of the main current path

Information about materials for disposal

GIS part Weight Material

Aluminum and its alloys

Porcelain/Ceramics
Non-ferrous metals

Electronic parts
Filter material
Total weight

Iron or steel

Oil, grease
Cast resin
Plastics
SF6

kg kg Percentage of total module weight in % per weight:

●> 1 , ○< 1 , + = depends on type

Low power instrument transformer 245 4 ● ● ● ○ ● ○ ○
Coil 4,6 ● ●
Secondary converter 3,6 ○ ●
Barrier insulator 26 ● ○ ●
Support insulator 18 ● ○ ●

Tab. 134: Materials of the GIS parts

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7.24 Surge arrester

7.24.1 Functional description
Surge arresters are used in SF6−insulated switchgear for protection from atmospheric and
switching overvoltages. The arresters can be connected to any unused flange of the
switchgear.

The surge arrester is a three−phase encapsulated surge arrester which is a separate gas
compartment. The gas compartment is sealed with barrier insulator. Baseplate and enclosure
are from aluminium. A pressure relief device and gas valves are provided. A gas density moni-
tor or gas density sensor is installed to one of the gas valves.

The active parts of the surge arrester consist of several serially connected metal−oxide resis-
tors. The metal−oxide resistors have a non−linear resistance property. At the maximum oper-
ating voltage UC only a small capacitive current flows. At higher voltages the resistance
changes to a very low value practically without delay. In this way any further increase of volt-
age is limited to the specified residual voltage values. Once the surge wave has ended the ar-
rester returns to the non−conductive state. The length of the resistor stakes depends on the
project specific data.

The surge may be equipped with a surge counter consisting of a monitoring units and sensors.
Monitoring units and sensors are connected by signal cables. The sensors are installed in the
current path between the resistor stack and earth. The sensors measure the surge current
through conductor. Conductor is connected to the earthed enclosure by earthing conductor.

For earthing of the surge arrester refer to chapter Installation (Earthing [} 95]) and the project
specific earthing plan.

Further information can be found in the product manuals of the suppliers.

7.24.2 Commissioning
Severe injury or death due to electric shock.
WARNING
The conductors of the insulating bushings are connected to the resistor stacks in the gas com-
partment. If these con- ductors outside the gas compart are not earthed high-voltage potential
is conducted out of the enclosure.

4 Energize the surge arresters only after all bushings are connected to earth potential with
the specified conductors. Use only the original conductors provided with the GIS.

Before energizing the surge arrester check the following items:

Procedure
1. Make sure that the surge arrester data on the rating plate fits the operating voltage of the
power system where the surge arrester is installed to.
2. Make sure that the conductors of the insulating bushings are connected to the earthed en-
closure of the surge arrester.
3. In case of surge counters: Make sure that the conductors are earthed behind the surge
counters. Otherwise surges cannot be detected.

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7.25 Integrated GIS interface

The purpose of this Integrated GIS Interface manual is to describe the interface between GIS
and Container in an Integrated GIS project. The interface elements to be found in this docu-
ment are those which are not already described in the chapter Gas-insulated switchgear or in
the chapter Container.

Work on high voltage switchgear which can result in severe injury or death.
WARNING
During improper handling an internal arc can occur which releases hot gases through the pres-
sure relief device. After opening the enclosure parts under high voltage can be accessible.

4 Follow all safety instructions! The manufacturer denies any liability due to improper han-
dling.

Bursting GIS parts can result in severe injury or death.

WARNING
Overload of pressurized parts due to false filling pressure, especially during work on barrier in-
sulators can result in bursting of GIS parts.

4 Strictly follow the gas handling instructions!

Danger of intoxication or skin irritation by insulating gas decomposition products.

WARNING
Gas compartments can contain toxic decomposition products after switching operations or an
internal arc.

4 Strictly follow the gas handling instructions!

Cuts and bruises.

WARNING
Cause Limited space inside the container.

4 Wear personal safety equipment like safety shoes and helmet.

General instructions regarding transport are described in the document Transport

1HDG518621. Follow the instructions applicable to the Integrated GIS projects.

Specific instructions regarding transport are found in the chapter Container, section Transport.

7.25.1 Functional description

Integrated GIS applications describe GIS bays being integrated onto a skid or into a container.
The GIS bays are installed onto the skid, which may be covered with a container housing as
shown in the examples. This term may also apply for two or more units, which are transported
separately and coupled on site.

This chapter describes the special requirements of the Integrated GIS regarding transporta-
tion, storage, erection, commissioning, operation and maintenance.

The GIS (1) is installed onto the skid within the container housing (2). One or more cubicles
for the control of the GIS (5) and for the electrical supply of the container (6) are also installed.

The container (2) may be optionally installed onto a steel support structure (3), where the en-
trance is reached by means of stairs and walkway (4), as shown in the example.

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The container (2) may be optionally installed onto a steel support structure (3), where the entrance is reached by
means of stairs and walkway (4), as shown in the example from Figure 1.1-1.

2
6

1 − GIS 4 − Stairs and walkway (optional)

2 − Container 5 − Control cubicle for GIS
3 − Steel support structure (optional)
Fig. 261: Integrated GIS 6 − Control cubicle for container
Figure 1.1-1: Integrated GIS
1 GIS 2 container
3 steel support structure (optional) 4 stairs and walkway (optional)
5 control cubicle for GIS 6 control cubicle for container

The container can be accessed through the door (1), which is equipped with a lock.

For the very rare case of an internal arc occurring within the GIS, a pressure relief device is in-
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stalled: it can be integrated into the maintenance cover (4) or implemented as a hatch in the
side wall (2). During an internal arc within the GIS, the bursting disks of the gas compartments
may open, releasing this way a certain amount of insulating gas. This released gas increases
the pressure inside the container significantly. To keep the pressure inside the container within
acceptable limits in such a case the pressure relief device (2) is opened, so the gas can
stream out of the container.

To increase the stability of the container structure during transport, tension rods (3) shall be in-
stalled to the sides of the container. During operation of the GIS at least the tension rods (3) in
front of the pressure relief device (2) must be removed.

For maintenance purposes the maintenance cover (4) is installed in the roof of the container.
After removal of the maintenance cover, the interrupting chambers can be lifted through the
opening in the roof of the container and be replaced.

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be removed.
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For maintenance purposes the maintenance cover (4) is installed in the roof of the container. After removal of the
maintenance cover, the interrupting chambers can be lifted through the opening in the roof of the container, and
be replaced.

1 − Door 4 − Maintenance cover and integrated pressure relief

2 − Pressure relief device hatch device
3 − Tension rods
Fig. 262: Integrated GIS
Figure 1.1-2: Integrated GIS
1 door 2 pressure relief device hatch
3 tension rods 4 maintenance cover and integrated pressure relief
device

The container consists of two parts: the container housing (1) and the container skid (2),
formed by a floor (3) and a base frame (4), as shown in the figure. The container may be op-
tionally installed onto a substructure (5), whose installation is performed on site.

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The container consists of two parts: the container housing (1) and the container skid (2), formed by a floor (3) and
a base frame (4), as shown in Figure 1.1-3. The container may be optionally installed onto a substructure (5),
whose installation is performed on site.

4
2

1 − Container housing 4 − Base frame

2 − Container skid 5 − Substructure (optional)
3 − Floor
Fig. 263: Container elements
Figure 1.1-3: Container elements
1 container housing 2 container skid
3 floor 4 base frame
5 substructure (optional

7.25.2 Transport
The Integrated GIS unit, consisting of the GIS bays installed onto the skid within the container
housing, shall only be transported separated from its substructure, which will be assembled on
site.

In the case of having two or more containers, they will be transported separately and coupled
and sealed on their long sides on site.

7.25.3 Lifting accessories

Moving the container and substructures requires a crane and appropriate lifting accessories.

The crane and lifting accessories must provide the necessary capacity to lift the whole Inte-
grated GIS unit weight.

The weight of the Integrated GIS unit can be found in the chapter Layout Drawings.

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7.25.4 Preparation of GIS for transport

The following steps must be considered to prepare the GIS for transport:

Procedure
1. CLOSE circuit-breaker (main contacts closed).
2. Decommission circuit-breaker operating mechanism (disc spring assembly pressure re-
leased).
3. Switch combined disconnector / earthing switch to neutral position (main contacts open).
4. OPEN make-proof earthing switch (main contacts open).
5. Activate shock indicator.
6. Depending on country requirements, introduce gas in compartments to transport pressure
150 kPa (0,5 bar (rel.)), contrary to the chapter ashandling and to the document Transport
1HDG518621, which define N2.
7. Provide enough bottles of insulating gas for filling the GIS at the new erection site.
The circuit-breaker operating mechanism and its decommissioning is described in chapter Op-
erating mechanism HMB-1, Operating mechanism HMB-1s, Operating mechanism HMB-2 or
Operating mechanism HMB-2s, depending on the circuit-breaker operating mechanism used
in the GIS bays.

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7.25.5 Preparation before lifting the container

1.1.2.3 Preparation before lifting
The following stepsthe container
must be considered before lifting the container:

The following stepsProcedure

must be considered before lifting the container:
1. Container must be in even position
1. Container must be in even position.
2. Check that floor segment and cover segment are connected with screws and that screws are tightened
2. torque
at specified Check(see
thatTable
floor1.1−1)
segment and cover segment relate to screws and that screws are tight-
ened at specified torque.
3. Fix all tension rods as shown in Figure 1.1-4
3. Fix all tension rods as.
4. Clean and clear up container, remove or fix loose equipment stored within container
5.
4. Clean and clear up container, remove or fix loose equipment stored within container.
Close and seal all openings
6. 5. parts
Remove all Close and seal
outside all openings.
the container which protrude from the transport unit dimensions
7. Lock the 6. Remove all parts outside the container which protrude from the transport unit dimensions.
doors
7. Lock the doors.
The dimensions
The dimensions
INFORMATION of the container
of the container can be
can be found in found in the chapter
the chapter Container, sectionsection
Container, Annexes and
Annexes and subsection Drawing.
subsection Drawing.

1 1

1 − Tension rods
Figure 1.1-4: Mounting of tension rods
Fig. 264: Mounting of tension rods

1 tension rods

7.25.6 Lifting the container

One of the following methods must be used for lifting the Integrated GIS unit:

Procedure
1. Chains or sling sets line with hoisting beam.
2. Chains or sling sets line without hoisting beam, with one or two crane hooks.
A detailed description of the lifting process is found in the chapter Container, section Transport
and subsection Lifting of the container.

Exceeding the maximum load rating of the lifting ring can cause serious damage to
WARNING
the container.
Loading a lifting ring over its maximum load rating.

4 Action All work related to lifting process is found in the chapter Container, section Transport
and subsection Lifting of the container. The description shall be followed strictly!
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Lifting the container without the tension rods being installed can cause serious dam-
WARNING
age to the container.
During preparation of the container before lifting, the instruction of fixing the tension rods was
ignored.

4 All tension rods must be fixed and preloaded as described in the chapter Container, section
Transport and subsection Lifting of the container. The description shall be followed strictly!

Lifting the container ignoring the indicated minimum lifting angles can cause serious
WARNING
damage to the container.
Lifting the container with an angle with the horizontal lower than its specific minimum.

4 All indicated minimum lifting angles must be considered as described in the chapter Con-
tainer, section Transport and subsection Lifting of the container. The description shall be
followed strictly!

7.25.7 Fixing the container for transport

The transport of the Integrated GIS unit shall be performed only by authorized and trained
staff using one of the following means of transport:

Procedure
1. HGVs (Heavy goods vehicles)
2. Ships
A detailed description of fixing the container for transport is found in the chapter Container,
section Transport and subsection Fixing of the container.

Ignoring the recommended fixation points for transport can cause serious damage to
WARNING
the container.
Not fixing the container at the lifting recesses and the corner castings.

4 All work related to fixing the container for transport is found in the chapter Container, sec-
tion Transport and subsection Fixing of the container. The description shall be followed
strictly!

Ignoring the recommended fixation process for transport onto HGVs or ships can
WARNING
cause serious damage to the container.
During transport on HGVs or ships, not fixing the lower corners diagonally with two pairs of
lashing straps and not using at least four lashing straps to lash down the lifting eyes.

4 All work related to fixing the container for transport is found in the chapter Container, sec-
tion Transport and subsection Fixing of the container. The description shall be followed
strictly!

These additional security measures regarding the fixation process for transport must be con-
sidered:

Procedure
1. Support container equally at its longitudinal floor plate holders for transportation with rubber
stripes.
2. Transport container only in horizontal position.

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Transport speed
The maximum speed allowed during transport of the Integrated GIS unit depends on the condi-
tion of the road and the technical specifications of the Integrated GIS unit.

The weight and dimensions of the Integrated GIS unit can be found in the chapter Layout
Drawings.

Ignoring the recommendations can cause serious damage to the container.

CAUTION
During transport, not adapting the manner of driving to the condition of the road and the techni-
cal specifications of the Integrated GIS unit.

4 The speed and manner of driving must be adapted to the condition of the road and the
technical specifications of the Integrated GIS unit.

7.25.7.1 Storage

Ignoring the recommendations regarding storage can result in death or severe injury
WARNING
of people working within the container or in the vicinity of the container.
Not storing the container on an appropriate foundation.

4 Action Do not store the container on ground without an appropriate foundation, able to with-
stand all loads that the structure might be exposed to during storage. Make sure that the
leveling tolerances of the foundation are within the limits, otherwise the structure might slant
or collapse.

The following steps must be considered to storage the Integrated GIS unit:

Procedure
1. Store container on solid surface only (concrete, asphalt, steel construction).
2. Provide proper foundation capable of withstanding the container load and additional loads
during storage (wind, snow, working staff).
3. The minimum support is one plate under each edge of each reinforced area at size 150 mm
x 200 mm which are leveled ± 2 mm. Depending on the soil, support capability plates of
larger area shall be used.
4. Seal all openings hermetically during storage.
5. Lock doors.

If the recommended measures are not considered, condensation may occur, result-
CAUTION
ing in a lack of isolation inside the GIS. This may lead to an internal arc when the GIS
is energized, releasing hot gases through the bursting protection and can result in se-
vere injury or death.
Not considering the measures to prevent condensation.

4 During storage connect the container to the control voltage power supply. During storage
operate the heating of the container and the heating of cubicles and operating mechanism.

If the recommended measures are not considered, the batteries of the lights and fire-
CAUTION
fighting system may be damaged.
Not considering the measures to prevent damage of batteries.

4 During storage connect the Integrated GIS low voltage devices to the low voltage power
supply.

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Damage to electrical equipment can occur if minimum storage temperatures are not
CAUTION
adhered to.
The temperature inside the container falls below the minimum allowed temperature during stor-
age.

4 If ambient temperatures fall below the minimum allowed temperature during storage, the
container needs to be heated up.

Figure 1.1-5: Minimum support structure for storage (plates under each reinforced area; 150 mm x 200 mm)
Fig. 265: Minimum support structure for storage (plates under each reinforced area; 150 mm x 200 mm)

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7.25.7.2 Erection

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Ignoring the recommendations regarding storage can result in death or severe injury
WARNING
of people working within the container or in the vicinity of the container.
Not storing the container on an appropriate foundation.

4 Do not store the container on ground without an appropriate foundation, able to withstand
all loads that the structure might be exposed to during operation. Make sure that the level-
ing tolerances of the foundation are within the limits, otherwise the structure might slant or
collapse.

The proper installation requires a solid foundation which is capable of withstanding the steel
structure and the GIS container loads. The foundation must have the following characteristics:

Procedure
1. Capability to withstand the weight of steel structure and container including GIS.
2. Capability to withstand additional load due to wind, snow, weight of service or operating
personnel.
3. Capability to withstand the dynamic load generated by the circuit-breaker during switching
operations.
4. Levelling tolerance of foundation surface less than ± 2 mm per meter.
The operator of the GIS is responsible for the verification of the soil support capability and, if
necessary, for the appropriate design and provision of a foundation. Consult a civil engineer for
the evaluation or design of a proper foundation. Depending on the legislation of the country,
where the installation is erected, official construction permits, and approvals may be required.

Furthermore, the operator is responsible for the safety at work, the use of proper safety equip-
ment and suitable tools. Operator must observe the following standards:

Procedure
1. EN 1090-2 (class EXC2): Steel structures part 1.
Execution of steel structures and aluminum structures.
2. ISO 10721-1: Steel structures part 1. Material and design.
3. ISO 10721-2: Steel structures part 2. Fabrication and erection.
4. Relevant local standards for erection of steel construction.
First assembly of steel structure

For first assembly refer to the drawings of the container manufacturer.

The drawings of the container manufacturer can be found in the chapter Container, section An-
nexes and subsection Drawing.

Work to be done prior to erection

Procedure
1. Select a location to place the container. The location needs a connection to the earthing
grid of the power system. If a connection is not available proper earthing must be realized
by earthing rods etc.
2. Check the soil support capability where the container shall be placed. If necessary erect
suitable foundations to prevent slanting. For the evaluation of the soil support capability
consult a civil engineer. In addition to the container weight take also snow load, wind load,
additional weight of personnel and equipment into account.
3. Check the location for wind loads. In extreme cases the weight of container and steel struc-
ture might not be enough to prevent tilting or moving of the container. In these cases, the
container must be additionally fixed to the ground to prevent moving or slanting. For the
evaluation of the wind load consult a civil engineer.

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4. Check the location for snow loads. The container is designed for snow loads of 500 kg/m
at maximum. If higher snow loads are expected take care that snow exceeding this limit is
removed from container top regularly.
5. Prepare the surface of the ground where the container will be erected so that the support
points are leveled at ± 2 mm.
Erection of steel structure and container

It is assumed that before installation of the Integrated GIS unit, the support steel structure,
stairs and walkway are already assembled:

Procedure
Erection of steel 1. Place steel
structure structure onto foundation.
and container
2. Install stair and walkway to steel structure.
It is assumed that before installation of the Integrated GIS unit, the support steel structure, stairs and walkway are
already assembled:3. Check that container is ready for lifting.
1. Place steel
4. structure onto foundation
Lift container with GIS onto steel structure.
2. Install stair
5. and
Fix walkway
containerto with
steelscrews
structureto steel structure.
3. Check that6. container is ready
Fix container for lifting
to the ground if extreme wind loads are expected.
4. Lift container with GISbracings
7. Remove onto steelinstructure
front of the pressure relief opening from container.
5. Fix container with screws to steel structure
8. Connect earthing terminal (1) of container to earthing system of substation.
6. Fix container to the ground if extreme wind loads are expected
9. Connect electrical power supply to container.
7. Remove bracings in front of the pressure relief opening from container
10.Connect high voltage cables.
8. Connect earthing terminal (1, Figure 1.1-6) of container to earthing system of substation
11.Carry out complete commissioning procedure
9. Connect electrical power supply to container
In some cases, it is impracticable to perform the dielectric high voltage test included in the
10. Connect high voltage cables procedure on site. In such a case, special care should be taken for ship-
commissioning
ment, transportation
11. Carry out complete commissioningand storage and attention should be given to the workmanship on site.
procedure
In some cases,
The GIS to be tested should bethe
it is impracticable to perform dielectric by
energized highthe
voltage testvoltage
service included in the commission-
through the largest possi-
ing procedure on site. In such a case, special care should be taken for shipment, transportation and
ble impedance in order to reduce damage caused by a possible disruptive discharge. The
storage and particular attention should be given to the workmanship on site. The GIS to be tested should
be energizedtest period
by the should
service be at
voltage least 30
through the min.
largest possible impedance in order to reduce damage
caused by a possible disruptive discharge. The test period should be at least 30 min.

1 − Earthing terminal
Figure 1.1-6: Connect container to earthing grid of power system
Fig. 266: Connect container to earthing grid of power system

1
INFORMATION Further information of the steel structureearthing
and container
terminal erection process is found
in the chapter Container, section Operation.

Further information of the steel structure and container erection process is found in the chapter
Container, section Operation.

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Specified torque for container and steel structure

Loose GIS screws can result in severe injury or death.

CAUTION
Applying to the GIS screws the torques specified in the table, which refer to the container and
steel structure screws.

4 The torque specified in the table is only for the container and steel structure. For the GIS
different torque values apply. For the torque values for the GIS refer to the chapter Installa-
tion.

Size Size

M12 78 N m
M16 195 N m
M20 394 N m

Tab. 135: Recommended torque (for container and steel structure only, screw quality 8.8)

7.25.7.3 Commissioning

7.25.8 Commissioning of the container

Undetected damage can result in severe personal injury or death when the GIS is en-
WARNING
ergized.
Possible damage during transportation may have occurred.

4 After each transportation and erection of the container a complete commissioning proce-
dure of the GIS shall be carried out.

For commissioning refer to the chapter Commissioning in the GIS product manual.
All tests performed must be documented in On-Site Test Commissioning GIS protocol
1HDG518680.

Test Remarks

HV test recommended
PD test optional
Voltage drop measurement mandatory
Gas tightness test mandatory
Gas quality test after gas handling mandatory
Density monitor test mandatory For compartments installed on site
Mechanical tests mandatory Tests which were already done while
manufacturing routine testing and doc-
umented in 1HDI515800 don’t have to
be repeated.
LCC test mandatory Tests which were already done while
manufacturing routine testing and doc-
umented in 1HDI515800 don’t have to
be repeated.
Electronic protection test mandatory

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Test Remarks

Visual inspection

● Check for damage of the

container and steel struc-
ture. In case there is a
damage check with the
manufacturer if the struc-
ture is still safe
● Check for damage of the
coating, repair if necessary
● Check if bracing in front of
the pressure relief opening
has been removed
● Read out shock indicators
an send them back to DE-
ABB If limit values were ex-
ceeded contact manufac-
turer
Check of rating plates optional
Check if container earthing terminal is mandatory
connected to earthing grid of power
system applying suitable cross section
Check of functionality of container mandatory

● Check for the right torque

of all bolts of the steel
structure
● Check supply power of the
container
● Check lighting
● Check ventilation and heat-
ing
● Check door opening mech-
anism

7.25.8.1 Operation

Undetected damage can result in severe personal injury or death when the GIS is en-
WARNING
ergized.
Possible damage during transportation may have occurred.

4 After each transportation and erection of the container a complete commissioning proce-
dure of the GIS shall be carried out. Do not energize and operate the GIS without proper
commissioning.

Operating the container without being the earthing terminal connected to the earthing
WARNING
grid of the power system can result in severe injury or death.
During erection of the container, the instruction of connecting the earthing terminal of the con-
tainer to earthing system of substation was ignored.

4 During erection of the container, connect the earthing terminal of the container to earthing
system of substation.

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Because there is limited space inside a container, the hot gas can directly affect per-
WARNING
sonnel causing severe injury or death.
During an internal fault inside the GIS the bursting disks of the gas compartments can open
and hot insulating gas can stream into the container.

4 As far as possible do not enter container and keep the container door locked when GIS is
energized.

Bursting GIS parts can result in severe injury or death.

WARNING
Overload of pressurized parts due to false filling pressure, especially during work on barrier in-
sulators can result in bursting of GIS parts.

4 Strictly follow the gas handling instructions!

Danger of intoxication or skin irritation by insulating gas decomposition products.

WARNING
Gas compartments can contain toxic decomposition products after switching operations or an
internal arc.

4 Strictly follow the gas handling instructions!

7.25.9 Operation of the container

Ventilation and heating
Ventilation of the container shall create a slight overpressure in the container when the door is
closed. This prevents the intrusion of dust.

The heating of the container is equipped with thermostats. Set the thermostats so that an op-
eration at temperatures below +5 °C is prevented.

Temperature monitoring

Hot gases can result in severe injury or death.

WARNING
Exceeding temperature limits of the GIS cause reduction of insulation and mechanical proper-
ties of insulation and pressurized parts. This could cause unintended opening of the pressure
relief device and/or an internal arc.

4 Monitor temperature sensors and repair heating, ventilation and air conditioning system if
required.

Use of anti-panic bar of door

Procedure
1. Press crossbar handle at the inside of the container door.
2. The door opens even if container door is locked.

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7.25.10 Operation of GIS

For operation of the GIS refer to the chapter GIS product manual.

7.25.10.1 Maintenance

7.25.11 Maintenance of the container

For maintenance of the container refer to the chapter Container, section Maintenance and
Service, subsections Periodic maintenance of modules and Troubleshooting. For all mainte-
nance work, the maintenance report or maintenance log shall be written and recorded. The
maintenance measures should be carried out at least every 6 months.

Instructions regarding repair of the container walls are found in the chapter Container, section
Repair of module walls.

Instructions sealing material for the container are found in the chapter Container, section Seal-
ing material.

7.25.12 Maintenance of the GIS

For maintenance of the GIS refer to the chapter GIS product manual, section Service. For
maintenance of the circuit-breaker a maintenance cover is installed to the top of the container.
Through this cover the interrupting chambers can be lifted out of the circuit-breaker enclosure.

Opening of maintenance cover

Ignoring the safety measures can result in death or severe injury of people working
WARNING
on top of the container.
An accident may occur when accessing to the top of the container if the safety measures are
not considered.

4 When accessing the container top use a personal anti-fall guard for each person. Observe
the rules for a safe use of ladders. Clean container top from slippery material as snow, dirt
before accessing container top.

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Ignoring the safety measures can result in death or severe injury of people working
WARNING
on top of the container.
An accident may occur when accessing to the top of the container if the safety measures are
not considered.

4 The maximum number of persons to access the container roof is two. Do not store any ma-
terial on the container top. Otherwise the permissible load on the container top may be ex-
ceeded.

Please consider the following safety measures when operating the maintenance cover:

Procedure
1. Clean container top from snow and any dirt which makes the container top slippery.
2. Access container top using a ladder.
Please consider the
3. following
Fix yoursafety measures
personal when
anti-fall operating
guard to the the
ringmaintenance
on the top ofcover:
the container. At maximum two
1. Clean container top from
persons can snow
work and anycontainer
on the dirt which top.
makes the container top slippery
2. Access container top using
4. Unscrew a ladder
the bolts (2) of the maintenance cover (1).
3. Fix your personal anti−fall
5. Lift the guard to the
maintenance ring(1)
cover onat
the topeye
the of the container.
bolts (2) and store the maintenance cover on the
At maximum two persons are allowed to work on the container top
ground.
4. Unscrew the bolts (2) of the maintenance cover (1)
6. During maintenance of the circuit-breaker do not store any material on the top of the con-
5. Lift the maintenance
tainer. cover (1) at the eye bolts (2) and store the maintenance cover on the ground
6. During maintenance of the circuit breaker do not store any material on the top of the container

1 2
2

1 − Maintenance cover
2 − Fixing screws and eye bolts for lifting
Fig. 267: Maintenance cover
Figure 1.1-7: Maintenance cover

1 maintenance cover 2 fixing screws and eye bolts for lifting

1.1.8 Technical data
Table 1.1-2: Technical data
7.25.12.1 Technical data
Technical data Location
Technicaland
Weight of GIS unit, container dataintegrated GIS unit Location
Chapter Layout Drawings: Loading Plan Drawing

Dimensions GIS Weight of GIS unit, container and integrated GIS unit Layout
Chapter Chapter LayoutGIS
Drawings: Drawings:
LoadingLoading Plan Drawing
Drawing
Dimensions GIS Chapter Layout Drawings: GIS Loading Drawing
Dimensions Container Chapter Container, section Annexes and subsection Drawing
Dimensions Container Chapter Container, section Annexes and subsection Draw-
Dimensions Integrated GIS unit Chapter Container, section Annexes and subsection Drawing
ing
Dimensions Integrated GIS unit Chapter Container, section Annexes and subsection Draw-
ing

Tab. 136: Technical data

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7.26 Anti-condensation heater

7.26.1 Functional description
The purpose of the anti−condensation heater is to warm the air within the enclosure, in which
the heater is placed. The temperature within the enclosure is always higher compared to the
ambient. Thus, condensation at components within the enclosure is prevented.

There are two different variants of anti−condensation heaters.

Variant 1

1 2

Fig. 268: Anti−condensation heater with silicone radiator

1 wires 2 radiator

The anti−condensation heater variant 1 consists of a wound wire, which lies in form of a me-
ander between two silicone plates.

Variant 2

Fig. 269: Anti−condensation heater with aluminum radiator

1 wires 2 radiator

The anti−condensation heater variant 2 consists of a semiconductor resistor (PTC resistor)

which is covered with silicone and put into an aluminum radiator.

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7.26.2 Technical data

Description Unit Values

Rated voltage kV 145

Rated values V 60 110- 220-
126 250
Tolerances % -15/+10 -18/+27
Heater power for integrated local control W 45
cabinet

Heater power for terminal box

- Voltage transformer 15
- Current transformer integrated in circuit- W 15
breaker compartment
- Separate current transformer W 15

Heater power for operating mechanisms

- Circuit-breaker Indoor W 70
- Circuit-breaker Outdoor W 70 + 15

15
- Disconnector / earthing switch W 15
- Make−proof earthing switch W 15
- Disconnector W 15

Tab. 137: Anti−condensation heater variant 1

Description Unit Values

Heater power for terminal box W

- Current transformer integrated in circuit-breaker 13
compartment
- Separate current transformer 13

Heater power for operating mechanisms W

- Disconnector / earthing switch 13
- Disconnector 13

Tab. 138: Anti−condensation heater variant 2

GIS Weight Material

part
Aluminum and
Total weight

Porcelain/Ce-

Filter material
Iron or steel

Non-ferrous

Plastics (1)

Oil, grease
Cast resin

Electronic
its alloys*

metals

ramics

parts
SF6

(1)

kg (2) kg Percentage of total module weight in % per weight:

● > 1, ○ < 1, + = depends on type

Heater 0 0 ○ ○ ●
variant 1
Heater 0 0 ● ○ ○ ●
variant 2

Tab. 139: Materials of the anti−condensation heater

Information about materials for disposal

(1) Only if module is a separate compartment.

(2) Depending on variant.

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7.27 Gas density monitor with three contacts

7.27.1 Functional description

1 5 10 8

6 4 7
2
9

Fig. 270: Gas density monitor

1 tendency indication 2 cable connection

3 screw terminal 4 compartment with reference gas
5 gas compartment 6 metal bellows
7 ventilation membrane 8 micro switch
9 alternative cable outlet 10 coupling nut

The gas density monitor measures the gas density of the connected gas compartment. The
purpose of the gas density monitor is to ensure a sufficient gas density for the operation of the
GIS. The gas density monitor indicates a lack of gas by generating a signal to inform the oper-
ator. The signal consists of two stages.

The gas density monitor has three contacts (1 x warning-stage 1, 2 x blocking-phase 2), which
are directly conducted to the operating mechanism cabinet of the circuit-breaker, where they
are processed.

The gas density monitors provided for the other gas compartments of the GIS have three con-
tacts as well. Normally, two of these, namely those inside the control cubicle of the GIS, can
be used to indicate warning signals. (1 x warning-stage 1, 1 x collective indication-stage 2).
For information about the pressure levels refer to chapter Gas−insulated switchgear in section

The gas density monitor is connected via a check valve to the gas compartment with a cou-
pling nut (10).

Measuring principle
The gas density to be supervised in the gas compartment (5) is continuously compared with
the gas density of an identical gas in the reference volume (4). Since the gas in both volumes
has the same temperature, the densities can be compared through a comparison of the pres-
sures.

The differential pressure between the two gas volumes (4) and (5) moves the metal bellows
(6). This movement is transferred through the operating rod to the micro switch (8). The micro
switches (8) are electrically connected with the screw terminal (3) and release at pressure
drop the respective signal. The terminal (3) can be mounted and dismounted without any
tools.

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Tendency Indication
The gas density monitor has a tendency indication. From this display the measured range and
an indication of the actual pressure value can be read from a scale. The switching points are
marked with color gradients (green/yellow, yellow/red) on the scale. The colored ranges sig-
nify:

● Green: Gas density is OK

● Yellow: Gas density has dropped, measures by the operator are necessary
● Red: Gas density ist too low, operation prohibited
The density monitors are designed that tendency indication and micro switch work indepen-
dently from each other.

Pressures of the GIS and the recalculation to the ambient temperatures: Gas pressures [} 36]

7.27.2 Maintenance
The gas density monitor must be checked in regular intervals of a maximum of 6 years for cor-
rect functioning.

Work on high voltage switchgear which can result in severe injury or death.
WARNING
If the gas density monitor has to be de−mounted for testing: An incorrect de−mounting can
cause loss of insulating gas which may cause an internal arc which releases hot gases through
the bursting protection.

4 Testing of the gas density monitor shall only be carried out if the gas compartment of the
respective gas density monitor is de−energized and earthed.

4 The density monitor shall only be coupled/de-coupled at the coupling nut (Functional de-
scription [} 470]).

7.27.3 Technical data

Rated values

Manufacturer Trafag AG, Switzerland

Measuring principle − Reference gas measurement
Indicator mechanism − Stainless steel, aluminum
Enclosure material − AlSi10Mg
Pressure range kPa 0 up to 1100 (pre−calibrated)
Ambient temperature °C −40 up to +80
Switching point tolerance kPa + 20
Number of switching points − up to 3
Accuracy of indication kPa ±10
Leakage rate of the referance gas volume kPa/year < 0,5
Tension torque for screw cap Nm 50
Weight g approximately 930
Maintenance year ≤6
Degree of protection − IP 67
Outdoor suitability − yes
Electrical connection − Screw terminal

Tab. 140: Gas density monitor

Operating voltage V 250 (AC) 250 (DC) 220 (DC) 110 (DC) 24 (DC)

Switching capacity of the micro switch (resistive) A 10,0 0,1 0,25 0,5 2

Tab. 141: Switching capacity

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Information about materials for disposal

GIS part Weight Material

Aluminum and its alloys

Porcelain/Ceramics
Non-ferrous metals

Filter material (1)

Electronic parts
Insulating gas
Total weight

Iron or steel

Plastics (1)

Oil, grease
Cast resin
kg kg Percentage of total module weight in % per weight:

●> 1 , ○< 1 , + = depends on type

Gas density monitor 0,93 − ● ● ● ● ●

Tab. 142: Materials of the GIS parts

(1) Only if module is a separate gas compartment.

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7.28 Hybrid gas density monitor with digital output

7.28.1 Functional description

1 5 12 10 7 3

6
4 5 9

11

2 2

Fig. 271: Hybrid gas density monitor

1 pressure indication 2 cable connection

3 screw terminal 4 metal bellows with reference gas
5 gas compartment 6 ventilation membrane
7 micro switch and sensor electronics 8 depending on type: cable connection or blind cover
9 gas density sensor unit 10 filter
11 sealing 12 coupling nut

The Hybrid Gas Density Monitor (HGDM) combines a gas density monitor with a gas density
sensor in a single housing. The monitor function and the sensor function operate indepen-
dently.

Density Monitor
If the gas density falls below a predefined value, the gas density monitor generates a warning
signal consisting of two stages.

The gas density monitor provided for the gas circuit-breaker compartment has three contacts
(1x warning-stage 1, 2x blocking-stages 2), which are directly conducted to the operating
mechanism cabinet of the circuit-breaker, where they are processed.

The gas density monitors provided for the other gas compartments of the GIS have three con-
tacts as well. Normally, two of these, namely those inside the control box of the GIS, can be
used to indicate warning signals (1x warning-stage 1, 1x summary warning-stage 2).

The gas density monitor is connected via a check valve to the gas compartment with a cou-
pling nut (12).

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Density Sensor
The gas density sensor is based on a measuring with oscillating quartz. The constant reso-
nant of a quartz oscillating under vacuum is compared with the resonant frequency of an iden-
tical quartz situated in insulating gas. The so calculated values will be transmitted by a RS485
interlace with the MODBUS RTU protocol. It can be queried values like density, pres-sure and
temperature.

Electrical Indication
The gas density to be supervised in the gas compartment (5) is continuously compared with
the gas density of an identical gas in the reference volume (metal bellows with reference gas
(4)). Since the gas in both volumes has the same temperature, the densities can be compared
through a comparison of the pressures.

The differential pressure between the two gas volumes (metal bellows with reference gas (4))
and gas compartment (5) moves the metal bellows (4). This movement is transferred through
the operating rod to the micro switch (7). The micro switch (7) is electrically connected with the
screw terminal (3).

The gas density sensor (9) generates different measurement values, that can be interrogated
by a MODBUS RTU Master (like MSM system). The measurement values are available by
RS485 interface over a data cable which is connected to terminal X2 with screw terminal (3).
The data cable is also used for the voltage supply of the sensor.

Due to the long-term stability of the gas density sensor no re-calibration and maintenance are
necessary. The screw terminal (3) can be mounted and dismounted without any tools.

Visual Indication
The gas density monitor has a pressure indication. From this display the measured range and
the actual pressure value can be read from a scale. The switching points are marked with
colour gradients (green/yellow, yellow/red) on the scale. The colored ranges signify:

● Green: Gas density is OK

● Yellow: Gas density has dropped
● Red: Gas density ist too low
The gas density monitor are constructed in a way that tendency indication and micro switches
are working independently from each other.

Pressures of the GIS and the recalculation to the ambient temperatures: Gas pressures [} 36]

7.28.2 Safety remarks

Danger to life by hot gases.
WARNING
Loss of gas and reduction of the dielectric strength resulting in a flashover and thus opening
the bursting disk.

4 Check, if the sealings (11) of the density monitor are at their place and are in proper condi-
tion.

Risk of suffocation by lack of oxygen, hazard of health damage caused by decompo-

WARNING
sition products of the insulating gas.
Harmful decomposition products occur during switching.

4 Strictly follow the gas handling instructions!

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NOTICE
Global warming
Release of Greenhouse gas.

4 Strictly follow the gas handling instructions!

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7.28.3 Test of gas density monitor

A differentiation must be made between gas density monitor and sensor function of hybrid gas
density monitor (HDGW).

Gas density sensor

For the conventional gas density sensor, the gas pressure can be read off (if an indication de-
vice is available) resp. the current can be measured directly after installation resp. after filling
the gas compartment.

Hybrid gas density monitor

Because the sensor function of the hybrid gas density monitor has a transient response (time
until the insulating gas-air gas mixture in the sensor-detector mixed to almost 100 % insulating
gas) following has to be considered:

The optimal procedure is to mount the hybrid gas density monitor before evacuating the gas
compartment. By this means the HGDW is evacuated together with the gas compartment and
the remaining air in the sensor-detector is removed. Therefore, there is no transient response
while filling the gas compartment and the function of the sensor can be tested directly.

Ideal procedure for test

Procedure
1. Installation of HGDW.
2. Evacuation of gas compartment.
3. Filling with insulating gas.
In case the procedure mentioned above is not possible resp. a hybrid gas density monitor has
to be exchanged the test shall be carried out after 5 days, at the earliest. Conventional func-
tioning is given immediately.

Procedure for already filled gas compartment

Procedure
1. Installation of HGDW
2. Wait for transient response (approximately 5 days)
Once the sensor-detector has its transient response, it reacts directly to pressure changes in
the gas compartment.

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Procedure for test

Procedure
1. Measure gas pressure in gas compartment with gauged manometer.
2. Measure ambient temperature.
3. Re-calculate to 20° C standardised gas pressure.
4. Determine the gas pressure value of the sensor.
5. Check standardised gas pressure with sensor value for compliance with tolerance.
The test of the gas density monitors / sensors is to be documented in the site test protocol
Commissioning 1HDG518680 in section Gas Density Sensor.

7.28.4 Maintenance
The gas density monitor must be checked in regular intervals of a maximum of 6 years for cor-
rect functioning.

Work on high voltage switchgear which can result in severe injury or death.
WARNING
If the gas density monitor has to be de−mounted for testing: An incorrect de−mounting can
cause loss of insulating gas which may cause an internal arc which releases hot gases through
the bursting protection.

4 Testing of the gas density monitor shall only be carried out if the gas compartment of the
respective gas density monitor is de-energized and earthed.

4 The density monitor shall only be coupled/de-coupled at the coupling nut (Functional de-
scription [} 473]).

7.28.5 Technical data

switch contacts sensor

connecting
terminal

Fig. 272: Layout of screw terminals

Description Unit Values

Manufacturer Trafag AG
Enclosure material − AlSi10Mg
Ambient temperature °C −40 up to +70
Tensioning torque for screw cap Nm 50
Weight g appr. 1050
Maintenance − none
Degree of protection − IP 65
Electrical connection − Screw terminal

Tab. 143: Hybrid gas density monitor

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Description Unit Values

Measuring principle − Reference gas measurement

Pressure range kPa 0 up to 1010 (max. range of 130 kPa visible on dis-
play)
Switching point accuracy kPa ± < 10 (< 650 kPa), ± < 12 (> 650 kPa)
Number of switching points − Up to 3
Accuracy of indicator kPa ±10 (at 20 °C)

Tab. 144: Gas density monitor

Description Unit Values

Measuring principle − Oscillating quartz measurement

Measuring range kg/m 0 up to 56.1
Accuracy of sensor % ± 1,8%

(± 1% at 70−80% of apparatuses)
Stability per year % < ± 0,3
Electrical connection mA 6.5..20
Rated voltage V 2-wire, 10..32 (DC)

Tab. 145: Gas density sensor

Operating voltage V 250 (AC) 250 (DC) 220 (DC) 110 (DC) 24 (DC)

Switching capacity of the micro switch A 10,0 0,1 0,25 0,5 2

(resistive)

Tab. 146: Switching capacity

Information about materials for disposal

GIS part Weight Material

Aluminum and its alloys

Porcelain/Ceramics
Non-ferrous metals

Filter material (1)

Electronic parts
Insulating gas
Total weight

Iron or steel

Plastics (1)

Oil, grease
Cast resin

kg kg Percentage of total module weight in % per weight:

●> 1 , ○< 1 , + = depends on type

Gas density monitor 0,93 − ● ● ● ● ●

Tab. 147: Materials of the GIS parts

(1) Only if module is a separate gas compartment.

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7.29 High Voltage Detection System (HVDS)

7.29.1 Design and functional description
The High Voltage Detection System (HVDS) is able to recognize the service voltage on the
conductors via a capacitive measurement.

Voltage detection systems are normally used in bays which are not equipped with a voltage
transformer. The main application is to observe the voltage−free state of a high voltage cable
before closing the earthing switch with short circuit making capacity.

The voltages of all three phases are measured separately via capacitive voltage sensors and
are transferred through coaxial cables to the detection unit. The detection unit shows the volt-
age−free state by relay contacts. For additional information the detection unit provides a dis-
play on the front panel.

The requirements for voltage indication acc. to IEC 61243−5 are fulfilled.

7.29.2 Security notice

Severe injury or death due to electrical shock.
DANGER
At the terminals of the HVDS perilous voltages may occur.

4 Before all work, the according parts of the GIS must to be earthed. All work on the HVDS
shall be carried out only by trained and specially authorized staff. For training, contact your
local customer service.

Human injury due to electrical shock.

WARNING
Misinterpretation of the applied voltage. The HVDS is not suitable for assuring the voltage−free
state acc. to the requirements for protection of persons.

4 During all work on the GIS the safety rules have to be followed strictly (1HDG 518 020).

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NOTICE
Damage of GIS parts by partial discharge.
Not correctly connected HVDS sensors cause partial discharge. Also the bay control elec-
trodes on the barrier insulator may be sensors.

4 The sensors shall not be operated opened during operation. In case no detection device or
trim capacitors respectively are connected, the sensors shall be earthed directly on the ter-
minal boxes. The fault never shall be rectified with applied voltage.

During a partial discharge measurement all sensors shall be connected to earth directly inside
the terminal boxes.

7.29.3 Equipment and functional descriptions

System architecture

GIS Local control cubicle

Terminal box Detection device

L3

Electrode
PE
L2

PE
HV Off
L1

PE No Error
PE
Surge arrestor

Capacitormodule

Fig. 273: System architecture

The figure shows the typical system architecture for detection device located inside the local
control cubicle (LCC). For each phase a sensor provides a small measurement voltage. Surge
arresters inside the terminal box suppress transient voltages coming from the high voltage
line.

From the terminal box the signals are conducted to the detection unit through coaxial cables.
Capacitor modules allow adjustment to application specific configuration.

Measurement of voltage
The figure shows the schematic for a single phase voltage detection according to the figure.
The electrode builds in combination the high voltage conductor a capacity C1. This capacity
forms together with the capacities on secondary side (C2 + CE + CA + CI) a capacitive voltage
divider that transforms the high voltage UHV to a small measuring voltage U2.

The ratio between primary voltage and measuring voltage is given with

C2 CE CA CI
U2 U HV
C1 1

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C1
Detection device
UHV

C2 Z CE CA CI U2

Fig. 274: Schematic for single phase voltage detection

Within the schematic the components are:

● C1= Primary capacity of electrode to primary conductor

● C2 = Stray capacity of the electrode to earth
● Z = Surge arrestor
● CE = Capacity of coaxial cable
● CA = Capacity of capacitor module (trim capacity)
● CI = Input capacity of detection device
● UHV = Voltage of primary conductor to earth
● U2 = Input voltage of detection device
C1, C2 and CI are fixed values, whereas CE is dependant of the length of the coaxial cable
(typically 101 pF per meter). Using CA as free parameter, the ratio can be adjusted to different
system voltages Ur.

According to IEC 61243−5 the voltage evaluation for voltages below 0.1 x Ur shall not react
but for voltages > 0.45 x Ur has to react. This means that in the range of 0.1 x Ur ≤ U ≤ 0.45 x
Ur detection is possible but not necessary.

The trim capacity CA is calculated project−specific to comply with the required limits.

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7.29.4 Capacitive sensors

7.29.4.1 Sensor at cable sealing end
There are three electrodes located at the housing of the cable end unit (CEU). Each sensor
consists of a circular plate opposite the cable plug. A gas tight feed−through conducts the
measured signal into the terminal box.

Fig. 275: Cable sealing end unit with HVDS sensor

1 electrode 2 terminal box

3 IEC cable plug 4 IEC cable end housing

Today sensors at cable sealing ends are available for

● IEC cable sealing end

● Cable plug type C

7.29.4.2 Sensor at barrier insulator

Field control electrodes inside the barrier insulator are used as sensing element. The connec-
tion to the terminal box is made through short coaxial cables.

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Fig. 276: Sensor at barrier insulat

1 terminal box 2 adapter for coaxial cable

3 inner conductor 4 electrode

7.29.5 Detection device

Depending on the applied measuring voltages the detection device decides whether a voltage
is applied or not. The detected state is made available by relay contacts and display.

1 2 3 4 5 6 7

Fig. 277: Front panel of detection device

1 LED HV On (red) 2 LED HV Off (green)

3 LED Error (red) 4 LED Power (red)
5 voltage indication phase L1 6 voltage indication phase L2
7 voltage indication phase L3 8 cover for test plugs

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7.29.5.1 Relay contacts

The detection device provides 4 isolated normally open contacts. Two functions are made
available by two contacts:

● Contact No Error: This contact is closed when the detection device is powered by auxiliary
voltage and all three phases are in the same state (either Voltage free" or Voltage
present")
● Contact HV Off: This contact is closed when the detection device is powered by auxiliary
voltage and all 3 phases are in the state Voltage free"
When auxiliary voltage is missing both contacts are open.

7.29.5.2 Light emitting diodes (LED)

4 light emitting diodes (LED) are available for visualization of the current state:

● HV ON: This red LED is high lighted when at least one phase is in state Voltage present"
● HV OFF: This green LED is high lighted when all 3 phases are in state No voltage"
● Error: This red LED is high lighted when the phases are not in the same state
● Power: This red LED is high lighted when auxiliary voltage is present

7.29.5.3 LC−display
The detection device provides a liquid crystal display (LCD) to visualize the state of each
phase separately. For indication a flash symbol is used.

Condition Meaning Symbol

U <10 % of Un Voltage free" No indication

10 % of Un Voltage present"

U
45 % of Un
U > 45 % of Un Voltage present" and

Maintenance test o.k."

Tab. 148: LC-display

Where
U = Phase to earth voltage
Un = Normal service voltage

The energy of the input signals is sufficient for operation of the LCD. Therefore, a visualization
of voltage state is possible even without auxiliary voltage.

7.29.5.4 Auxiliary voltage

For activation of relay contacts and LED’s an auxiliary voltage in the range according to tech-
nical data given below is necessary.

The LCD can operate without auxiliary voltage.

7.29.5.5 Test plugs

On the front panel test plugs are provided either to test the detection device itself or to verify
the input signals. To access the test plugs pull the cover at the upper side. Test plugs can be
used to test the detection device by applying a test voltage. For function test the test plugs are
used to connect to the measurement voltage.

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7.29.5.6 Mounting
The detection device can be placed either in the local control cubicle or directly at the GIS, us-
ing a small enclosure.

The device snaps into a panel cut−out with dimensions according to technical data given be-
low.

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7.29.6 Applications
The HVDS is available for gas isolated switchgear type ELK−04 in indoor applications.

The maximum distance between capacitive sensor and detection unit is limited to 12 meters.

It is not recommended to use HVDS in combination with partial discharge (PD) measurement
systems, since the active measurement of the detection unit will disturb the partial discharge
measurement. During partial discharge measurements all sensors shall be connected to earth
directly inside the terminal boxes.

7.29.7 Installation
7.29.7.1 General

Procedure
1. The coaxial cable must not be cut to length. Excessive cable can be coiled up (for example
behind LCC) and fixed.
2. Only cable glands with screen connection should be used.
3. The shield of the coaxial cables must be connected to earth at every cable gland.
4. The capacitor modules are determined depending on the installation configuration; in some
configurations no capacitor modules are needed.
Criteria are: Mounting type of the detection device, rated voltage of the installation and also
the type of measurement (whereas there may be differences depending on the type of the
cable sealing end).

7.29.7.2 Wiring of detection device

Procedure
1. Assemble detection device into the front panel cut−out.
2. Feed the coaxial cables through the cable glands. The end of the coaxial cable with two
faston terminals is directed to the detection device. Do not tighten the cable glands until all
cable work are finished.
3. Mark the coaxial cables on both ends with phase designators according to wiring plan.
4. Connect the 4.8 mm female faston terminals of the coaxial cables to signal inputs XL1..3 of
the detection device.
5. If capacitor modules are used:
The capacitors are connected between the wide 6.3 mm male faston terminals of the coax-
ial cables and the male faston terminal (protective earth) of the detection device.
If no capacitor modules are used:
The 6.3 mm male faston terminals on the coaxial cable have to be protected with adequate
resources, that is shrinking hose or dummy plug, against unintentional contact.
6. Connect the earth potential of the LCC to the male faston terminal PE of the detection de-
vice. The earth wire must be short as possible; if necessary this wire must be cut to length.
7. Connect signal outputs and power supply to terminal block X1 of the detection device ac-
cording to wiring scheme.
8. After the position of the coaxial cables is fixed, the screen of the coaxial cables must be
connected to earth potential at the cable glands.

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put signals. To

5
1

Fig. 278: Connection at detection device

1 earth wire 2 capacitor module

3 coaxial cable 4 signal inputs XL 1..3
5 terminal block X1

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7.29.7.3 Wiring of sensor at cable sealing end

The connection must be made for each phase.

Procedure
1. Lay out the coaxial cables loosely to the terminal box and open the terminal box.
2. Connect the cable screen to earth potential at the cable gland:
3. Remove approximately 10 mm of cable sheath.
4. Insert cable into the gland until contact is made between gland and cable screen. Tighten
the nut.
5. Screw−on the cable core together with the surge arrestor at the electrode terminal.
6. Screw−on the opposite end of the surge arrestor to the terminal box housing.
7. Close the terminal box. Take care that the sealing is in place.

etection

Fig. 279: Terminal box on cable sealing end

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7.29.7.4 Preparation of the barrier insulator

Inside the barrier insulator three electrodes for electrical field control are located. These elec-
trodes are normally connected to the flange of the barrier insulator by screws. For ELK−04 /
520 and ELK-04, 145 kV each electrode is earthed with 2 screws, for ELK−04 / 735, ELK-04,
170 kV and ELK-04, 145 kV EconiQ™ each electrode is earthed with 3 screws.

The electrodes of each phase are connected via adapters and coaxial cables to the terminal
box. In the figure the side view of an ELK−04 barrier insulator is displayed. One can see the
inner conductors and the electrodes opposite. The adapters connect to one electrode each,
the remaining screw holes are not connected and are covered by plastic screws.

The adapters provide an N−style plug. The coaxial cable coming from the terminal box is con-
nected to this plug.

Procedure
1. The earth screws on the barrier insulator are covered with silicon, which must be removed
with an appropriate tool before later work.
2. Remove all earth screws around the barrier insulator.
3. Screw in one adapter for each phase according to the figure. Depending on space condi-
tions, other screw holes can be used to connection as long as each adapter connects to a
different electrode.
4. Insert plastic screws into the remaining holes.
5. Cover the screws and adapters with silicon.
6. Mount the protection cover over each adapter.

Fig. 280: Earth screw with removed silicon

Fig. 281: Earth screw with removed silicon

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7.29.7.5 Wiring of sensors at barrier insulator

Procedure
1. First mount the terminal box to the flange.
2. Insert the coaxial cables into the cable glands of the terminal box and make sure that the
screen of the coaxial cables is connected to earth.
3. Connect the coaxial cables to the adapters according to the phase definition. Remaining
cable length must be coiled up.
4. Secure the cable and plugs against loosening.

7.29.8 Commissioning
Commissioning includes a functional test and verification of threshold values. Verify cabling
before energizing the switchgear.

During partial discharge measurements all sensors shall be connected to earth directly inside
the terminal boxes, since partial discharge measurement may be distorted.

7.29.8.1 Functional test

The LEDs only signalize, if the system is feeded by auxiliary voltage. Without auxiliary voltage
only the LCD display works.

Functional testing is supported by an integrated function of the detection device. Only when
the input current from the capacitive tap is above a defined level, Maintenance test o.k." is dis-
played.

This test requires to a) earth the high voltage line and b) energize to the system with rated
voltage. The detected state of the line is displayed by LED’s and flash symbols on the LCD.

At earthed condition the flash symbols must be dimmed, additionally the LED’s must be illumi-
nated.

At rated voltage the filled flash symbols of all three phases must be visible, additionally the
LED’s must be illuminated.

HV On HV Off Error Power

Fig. 282: LED display at earthed condition

HV On HV Off Error Power

Fig. 283: LED display at rated voltage

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7.29.8.2 Threshold verification

For threshold verification the nominal system voltage is applied and the sensor signals are
measured on the front panel of the detection device by an standard A.C. voltmeter with high
impedance (input resistance RIN = 1 MegOhm, input capacitance CIN = 10 pF). The voltage is
measured for each phase separately between test plug L1, L2 or L3 and earth.

The test is passed if the measured signal is in the range between 8.9 and 40 Volts R.M.S.

This test can be performed phase by phase, for example when a single−phase voltage gener-
ator is used.

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In case of a failure perilous voltages may occur at the test plugs.

WARNING
The test plugs of the detection device are directly connected to the electrodes, that is without
galvanic isolation.

4 Before any work the affected switchgear parts have to be earthed. Only connecters with
protection against contact shall be used.

7.29.9 Maintenance
The detection device is maintenance free.

To check functionality of the system a functional test can be performed (Functional test
[} 490]).

During partial discharge measurements all sensors shall be connected to earth directly inside
the terminal boxes, else the partial discharge measurement may be distorted.

It is recommended to replace the following devices after 20 years :

● Detection device
● Trim capacitors
● Surge arrester

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7.29.10 Trouble shooting

Problem Cause / Action

LED Power is off Auxiliary voltage source is missing. Check connection to auxiliary voltage
source.
When HV line is not energized the LED The detection device detects at least one input as HV On. Identify the affected
HV On is on phase on the LC−Display.

If HV line is connected to an overhead line, in seldom cases cross−talk

may appear from other overhead lines running in parallel.
Verify the HVDS functionality when HV line is earthed.
The threshold value of an input is not correct. See problem Threshold
value is not correct".
Contact the customer support.
When HV line is earthed the LED HV On The detection device detects at least one input as HV On. Since HV line is not
or LED Error is on energized, a input receives a false signal. Identify the affected phase on the
LC-Display.

The shield of the coaxial cable is not properly connected to earth.

Check coaxial cables
A signal input is disconnected.
Check coaxial cables
The threshold value of an input is not correct. See problem Threshold
value is not correct"
When HV line is energized the LED HV The detection device detects all inputs as HV Off.
Off" is on
The signal inputs are earthed.
Check for earth jumpers inside terminal box.
The threshold value of the inputs are not correct. See problem Threshold
value is not correct".
When HV line is energized the LED Er- The detection device detects at least one input as HV On while another input
ror is on is detected as HV Off. Identify the affected phase on the LC−Display.

Check if all 3 phases are energized

A signal input is disconnected or the input is connected to earth by a
jumper. Check for jumpers inside terminal box or connection of coaxial
cables.
The threshold value of an input is not correct See problem Threshold
value is not correct".
The threshold value is not correct Verify threshold. If threshold values are not correct, the trim capacitor is defect
or has a false value.

Verify the printed value on the capacitor.

Check connections
Replace trim capacitor.
Contact the customer support.
Tab. 149: Problem identification

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Condition Auxil- Volt- L2 L3 Con- HV Off LCD HV HV Er- Po

iary age on tacts On Off ror wer
volt- phase
No
age …
Error
L1
No HV Off No No No Open Open ○ ○ ○ ○
10 % of Un≤ U Off Yes No No Open Open ○ ○ ○ ○

≤45 % of Un

U > 45 % of Un Off Yes No No Open Open ○ ○ ○ ○

No HV On No No No Close Close ○ ○

10 % of Un≤ U On Yes No No Open Open ○

≤45 % of Un

U > 45 % of Un On Yes No No Open Open ○

10 % of Un≤ U On No Yes No Open Open ○

≤45 % of Un
U > 45 % of Un On No Yes No Open Open ○

10 % of Un≤ U On No No Yes Open Open ○

≤45 % of Un
U > 45 % of Un On No No Yes Open Open ○

10 % of Un ≤U On Yes Yes Yes Close Open ○ ○

≤45 % of Un

U > 45 % of Un On Yes Yes Yes Close Open ○ ○

Tab. 150: Function matrix

7.29.11 Technical data

Description Unit Values

Primary voltage kV 72.5 ...170 kV

Frequency Hz 50 / 60 Hz
Application Indoor
Temperature range °C -40 °C ... +85 °C
Requirements Acc. to IEC 61243−5
Max. cable length between electrode and de- m 12
tection device

Tab. 151: Technical data HVD-system

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Description Unit Values

Kind of protection IP 54
Operational temperature °C -25 °C ... +55 °C
Auxiliary voltage V DC/AC 24 ... 230
Power consumption VA Max. 1
Breaking capacity of relays 250 VDC; 0.3 A ohmic

250 VAC; 5 A ohmic

Dimensions (W x H x D) mm 144 x 48 x 64
Required cut−out mm 140 x 46

Tab. 152: Technical data detection device

Information about materials for disposal

GIS part Weight Material

Aluminum and its alloys

Non−ferrous metals

Porcelain/Ceramics

Filter material (1)

Electronic parts
Total weight

Iron or steel

Plastics (1)

Oil, grease
Cast resin
SF6
kg kg Percentage of total module weight in % per weight:

●> 1 , ○< 1 , + = depends on type

High Voltage Detection System (HVDS) (2) − ○ ○ ○ ● ● ○

Tab. 153: Materials of the GIS parts

(1) Only if module is a separate gas compartment.

(2) Depending on variant.

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7.30 Arc sensor interface

Arc Sensor Interface

Danger of failure of insulation resulting in internal arc which could cause severe injury
DANGER
or death to people.
Loosening the screws of the flange (3) causes gas leakage in the affected module.

4 For the usage of the lifter for arcing sensor only remove the designated closing cap. The
manipulation of the screws of the flange (3) with a tool is prohibited respectively shall only
be done by expert staff and when the bay is de-energized and ventilated.

Bursting GIS parts can result in severe injury or death.

WARNING
Overload of pressurized parts due to false filling pressure, especially during work on barrier in-
sulators can result in bursting of GIS parts.

4 Strictly follow the gas handling instructions!

Blindness / Loss of sight.

WARNING
Viewing through the glass plate when the arc sensor adapter is removed and an internal arc
occurs.

4 Do not look into the module if the arc sensor adapter is removed and the bay is in opera-
tion.

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4 5 6 2 3

1 − Glass pane 4 − Arc sensor adapter

Fig. 284: Arc sensor interface

1 glass pane 2 gasket

3 flange 4 arc sensor adapter
5 guide tube 6 cap

Tightening torques for non-greased screws in threaded boreholes and for bolt and nut connec-
tions: Installation [} 86]

Treatment of insulator surfaces, O-rings, sealing grooves and sealing surfaces: Installation
[} 86]

The arc sensor interface (ASI) is the interface between the sensor of the arc detecting device
and the gas compartments of the GIS.

The ASI consists of a glass pane (1) which is pressed between two gaskets (2) by flange (3).

The flange (3) is provided with an arc connection piece (4) for fixing the sensor and a guide
tube (5) to hold the optical waveguide of the sensor.

If the sensor of the optical waveguide isn’t screwed into the ASI, a cap (6) protects the thread
and the guide tube of dirt and damage.

The ASI can be mounted depending on bay layout and available space onto varying places of
the housings of the gas compartments.

Further information can be found in the product manuals of the suppliers.

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7.31 Mounting UHF adaptor on barrier insulator

Assembly

Severe injury or death due to electric shock.

DANGER
Integrated in the barrier insulator control electrodes are grounded by screws and springs with
the insulator ring. If all screws and springs are disassembled applied high voltage can be con-
ducted out of the enclosure.

4 During normal operation of the GIS not all screws for earthing / fixing of the control elec-
trodes shall be dismounted.

4 Never dismount the screws when the GIS is energized.

Procedure
1. Remove contact screw and contact spring (1).
2. Insert sensor adaptor (2) and tighten it firmly.
3. Check galvanic contact of sensor adaptor (2) conductor to enclosure.
4. Screw cover onto sensor adaptor.

1 2

1 − Contact spring

Fig. 285: Partial discharge sensor

1 contact spring 2 sensor adaptor

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