Medium-Voltage distribution

NEX
17.5 kV withdrawable vacuum circuit-breaker
Maintenance & Services Guide
2010
PE90002
NEX
17.5 kV withdrawable vacuum circuit-breaker
PE56388

NEX17 is indoor,
metal-enclosed
switchgear designed
for the MV section
of HV / MV and
MV / MV substations.
It is a Medium
Voltage equipment
comprising cubicles
with breaking
devices, sensors,
Medium Voltage
connections
and auxiliaries.

NEX17 catalogue:
AMTED 302016EN
2010.
Foreword 2
General 4

Operations to be performed
• Control mechanisms 6
• Insulating materials and vents 7
• Power circuits 8
• Low Voltage Auxiliary circuits 9
• Circuit-breaker maintenance 10
• Sepam protection relay maintenance 12

Recommended frequency
• Normal operating conditions 16
• Operating conditions in a corrosive atmosphere 18

Appendices
• Technical reference guides 20
• Safety glossary 21

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PE90068

Foreword

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Maintenance and Services Guide

NEX
17.5 kV withdrawable vacuum circuit-breaker

Maintenance of the equipment: responsibility Your Maintenance

and Services Guide
Electrical equipment may only be maintained
contains general
by qualified engineers. Schneider Electric
instructions for:
accepts no responsibility for the consequences
• reducing equipment
that may result from the use of this document.
wear and tear
(and / or failure),
• ensuring that
the equipment
is safe during
all installation,
Operation of the equipment: user’s responsibility repair and servicing
operations.
The user is responsible for checking that
the equipment ratings are appropriate
for its intended use.
You must read the operating and installation
instructions prior to commissioning or
maintenance and comply with them.
Failure to comply with these requirements
may affect the correct operation
of the equipment and constitute a hazard
for the workforce and the equipment.

Protective earthing
The user is responsible for conforming to
all the standards and international and
national electrical codes in force regarding
the protective earthing of all the equipment.

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 General
Warning
As Medium-Voltage devices fulfil safety functions, they must be
installed in accordance with certain professional practices.
Similarly, preventive maintenance operations must be strictly
and regularly observed.
PE90069

Certain maintenance operations can be carried out independently Electrical

by the Customer. authorisation:
Two skills are essential: recognition of
• electrical qualifications, a person's ability to
• knowledge of the equipment to be maintained. carry out the tasks
assigned
Other very complex operations are however exclusively the responsibility to him in complete
of Schneider Electric. This guarantees that Customers enjoy optimised safety.
maintenance with respect to the economy, security and availability The scope
of electrical energy: and limitations
• the engineers are highly qualified and have a thorough knowledge of such tasks
of Schneider Electric's equipment and its various technical levels; are specified in
they have all the methods and procedures specific to the different types the authorisation
Electrical devices of devices at their disposal, as well as the advantage of feedback from document.
must be maintained the whole company,
by specialist electrical • they have the relevant diagnostic tools and equipment for the system Only employees
engineers. they are working on, holding an electrical
• they carry with them the full catalogue of the appropriate consumables authorisation
and spare parts for each device, which are available from local or document will
regional stocks. be allowed
to carry out
On request, Schneider Electric will be able to provide at any time: these maintenance
• an installation diagnosis, operations.
• if required, an appropriate maintenance programme,
• an appropriate maintenance contract, This document
• adjustments, where necessary. is not intended
to be used as
a guide by anyone
who has not
completed the
relevant training.

In the event of a
problem during
a maintenance
operation, please
contact your usual
Schneider Electric
representative.

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Intervention levels
Different skill levels have been established to define the persons
who are competent to work on Medium-Voltage equipment.
The five intervention levels developed follow the life cycle of
the equipment, whilst at the same time defining the levels of complexity.

Training

1
Level Regular maintenance. The maintenance operations to be carried out on
Schneider Electric
the equipment are generally described in the instruction handbook.
offers a wide choice
They include minor preventive maintenance operations not requiring the removal
of training courses
of any parts of the equipment and servicing by replacement with standard parts
on how to operate
provided for this purpose, carried out by a technician authorised to do so by the user,
or maintain its
according to the manufacturer's maintenance instructions.
equipment. Level
3-4-5 operations
require training on
the equipment.
Operations requiring simple procedures and / or support equipment
Level
2 (integrated into devices or external) that is easy to use and implement. Training programme
This training is
delivered in our
training centres by
Schneider Electric's

3
Level Preventive maintenance operations, such as general adjustment,
accredited qualified
identification and troubleshooting, repairs by exchanging components
staff.
or functional units, minor mechanical repairs carried out by a specialised
technician using the tools and adjusting and measuring instruments
specified in the manufacturer's maintenance instructions.

Level
4 Operations whose procedures involve knowledge of a specific technique
or technology and / or the use of specialised support equipment.
All important corrective or preventive maintenance operations carried out
by the manufacturer's after-sales services. Operations that may affect
switchgear performance.

Level
5 Operations whose procedures involve know-how requiring the use
of particular techniques or technologies, industrial processes or support
equipment. Equipment will generally have to be returned to the factory.
This applies only to moving parts.

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 DE90035
Operations to be performed Equipment must be OFF.

Control mechanisms
Safe operation will be maintained by general dust removal / cleaning,
appropriate lubrication and using the device regularly.

Dust removal A vacuum cleaner must be used for this operation. Do not use compressed Dust, impacts,
air for this cleaning operation. aggressive
atmosphere,
insufficient or
Cleaning A completely clean dry cloth or brush, free from any kind of solvent, excessive lubrication
Degreasing must be used for this operation. High-pressure spraying with products may adversely affect
containing solvents (trichloroethane, trichloroethylene) is strictly prohibited. the mechanical
The main disadvantages of such spraying may be: operation of
• impossibility of reapplying grease to inaccessible lubrication points a device.
(greased for life),
• corrosion or friction on non-regreased areas,
• deterioration due to jet pressure,
• risk of overheating due to the presence of insulating solvent
on the contact areas,
• removal of special protection,
• deterioration of plastics.

Lubrication This operation is carried out after certain mechanical joints, such as
those described in the maintenance procedures, have been cleaned.
Greases recommended by Schneider Electric must be used.
Never apply too much grease, because excessive greasing combined
with dust can cause the mechanism to malfunction.
Grease must never be applied to insulating parts.

Operation The requirement for an installation to run continuously generally means

that the power devices are seldom operated. Although the ageing
process of a device may be accelerated if it is used too frequently,
mechanical malfunctions may occur if it is not operated for a long
period of time. Regular operation is necessary to maintain the original
performance of each operating unit.
Interlocking with keys or padlocks must be fully tested to check that
they are working correctly.
PE90141

PE90140

1 2

1 - Riser bars
2 - Rack-out guide rails
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 DE90036
Do not walk on the parts,

Insulating materials and vents assemblies and areas

identified by this pictogram.

Dust deposited in various parts of the cubicle may adversely affect

the electrical operation of a Medium-Voltage device.

Dust removal Insulating materials

Note: too much dust on insulating materials may generate
partial discharges that may ultimately cause dielectric flashover
or internal arcing.
As for the control mechanisms, a vacuum cleaner must be used
to extract the dust.
For parts that are difficult to access, use a dry cloth, taking care not
to accumulate any dust on the insulating material.
During this operation, check that there is no foreign matter, corona
or partial discharge indicated by a change of colour or degradation
of the insulating material.

Air vents
Note: the air vents must also be cleaned to help the air to circulate
in the cubicle and avoid overheating. In all cases, the cubicle must be
thoroughly cleaned, especially the back of the cubicle.
A vacuum cleaner must be used to extract the dust. Natural ventilation
is required for the cubicles.
The frequency of these operations depends on the environmental and
operating conditions.
PE90142

PE90144

1 2

1 - Insulating supports
2 - Air vents
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 Operations to be performed
Power circuits
The connections between the various switchboard distribution
systems (busbars, cables) and the switchgear are an important
source of heat dissipation.

Sliding connections (rack-in) Any tightening

They consist of two parts: tulip and rack-in connector. that does not
This type of connection requires appropriate regular cleaning in conform to
accordance with the procedures described. The grease makes it easier the recommenda-
to connect the tulips and rack-in connectors and prevents damage to tions can cause
the surface by reducing the rack-in force. a thermal runaway
In the case of a sulphuric atmosphere (H2S / SO2), the indications specific resulting in
to each range must be observed. the degradation
As grease deteriorates over time, it must be replaced regularly. of the device,
insulating materials
and cables, which
may degenerate into
a short-circuit
Fixed connections (connection by lugs or busbars) and / or fire.
This type of connection does not require special maintenance
if it is carried out according to Schneider Electric's recommendations
(torque, class 8.8 screws and bolts and contact washer).
Otherwise, regularly check the heating points and remove the connection,
polish the contact parts and reassemble them with new screws and bolts.

Standard tightening torques (non-greased screws and bolts)

The table opposite indicates the tightening torques for class 8.8 screws
and bolts with contact washer and nut. Screw Torque in Nm
ø6 13
ø8 28
ø 10 50
ø 12 75
ø 14 120
PE90147

PE90143

1 2

1 - Power connections
2 - Cable connection
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Low-Voltage Auxiliary circuits
• Protection relay
• Auxiliary wiring
• Indication contacts

Protection relay For further

An electrical fault on the installation is detected by the relay which signals information,
the contactor to open in order to ensure that the equipment and operators please see
are protected. Electronic components and cards are sensitive to the following pages
the environment (ambient temperature, humid and corrosive atmosphere) which describe how
and to harsh operating conditions (magnetic fields, vibrations, etc.). to maintain
To ensure safe operation, the following must be checked at regular intervals: Sepam devices.
• the tripping circuits,
• the intervention times according to fault current levels.

Auxiliary wiring
The status of the control and protection devices provide appropriate
signals to switch and monitoring devices. A degraded connection or
insulating material may prevent the device from operating or cause
unwanted tripping. The auxiliary wiring must be checked and replaced
at regular intervals, if necessary, especially in the event of vibrations,
a high ambient temperature or corrosive atmospheres.

Indication contacts
The contacts indicating the position of the disconnector, earthing switch, contactor
and fuse status allow the operator to view the states and to act accordingly.
Any incorrect indication can lead to device control errors that may endanger
the operators. Contact failure (worn contacts, loose terminals) may be the result
of vibrations, corrosion or abnormal overheating; preventive maintenance must
ensure good continuity (or non-continuity) of the contact in the different states.
PE90145

Low Voltage compartment

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 Operations to be performed
Circuit-breaker maintenance
A circuit-breaker is a safety device used to operate and protect
electrical distribution networks. It is fitted in a cubicle to protect
all the downstream components in the event of a short-circuit.

Rack-out circuit-breaker with vacuum technology

Prerequisites Before carrying out any work: The device is designed

• open the device, to be used for 10 years
• remove the device from the cubicle, or 10,000 operations in
• switch off the supply to the power and auxiliary circuits, normal use,
• release the opening mechanism, if necessary… in compliance with IEC
62271.100
Recommendations:
• Open / Close
at least once a year,
• Perform a visual
check at least every
five years.
Maintenance operations
Circuit-breaker maintenance operations such as visual checks,
cleaning with a degreasing agent, removal / replacement, checking for
wear, dust removal, etc. are detailed and explained in the technical
reference guides at your disposal.

The operations are carried out on the pole enclosure, the control parts
(springs, control unit, latching mechanism, gear motor) and
the pole mechanism.
PE55101

Evolis circuit-breaker

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Circuit-breaker maintenance

Rack-out circuit-breaker with vacuum technology

Description
escription Action Frequency Supplies Medium
Insulating parts must be
Circuit-breaker propulsion truck cleaned with a soft, dry,
Worm screw Clean with 10 years Non-chlorinated Cloth lint-free cloth.
a degreasing agent grease solvent Cleaning processes
that involve spraying a
Grease 10 years Isoflex Topas L152 grease Brush
pressurised insulating
Circuit-breaker notching pins and fingers in the bushing solvent and using
Mechanical grease 10 years Isoflex TOPAS L152 Cloth degreaser aerosols are
or Mobilith SHC100 absolutely forbidden.
The parts must be
Electrical grease 10 years Amblygon TA 15/2 Brush
cleaned to remove
or Mobilith SHC100
the old grease before
new grease is applied.
An electrical or mecha-
nical solvent cleaner
must be used for
cleaning, depending on
the part to be cleaned.
Conditions for intervention and special equipment.
Please see the technical reference guides at your disposal.

07897252EN User manual. Evolis circuit-breaker 17 kV.

07897253EN Installation guide. Evolis circuit-breaker 17 kV.

07897333EN User manual earthing switch.

07897490EN Installation guide. Earthing switch up to 17 kV.

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 Operations to be performed
Sepam protection relay maintenance
The Sepam range of protection relays is suitable for all Medium-
Voltage public or industrial distribution network protection
applications.
They satisfy the requirements of IEC 61850.

The range consists of three series of relays, in ascending order of performance The protection
• Sepam series 20, for usual applications, system comprises:
• Sepam series 40, for demanding applications, protection relays
PE55170

• Sepam series 80 for customised applications. and measuring

devices (Sepam)
All function protection: + circuit-breakers
• effective protection of people and property, + instrument
• accurate measurements and detailed diagnosis, transformers.
• integral equipment control,
• local or remote indication and operation.

Safety instructions
• Only qualified operators familiar with all the installation instructions are
authorised to work on the facility.

• Switch off all power supplies before working on this equipment. Failure to comply
with these instructions
• Always use an appropriate voltage detection device to check may result in serious
that the power supply is off. or fatal injuries.

• Before carrying out visual checks, tests or maintenance operations,

disconnect all current and voltage sources. Start from the principle that all
the systems are powered on until they have been completely powered off,
tested and labelled. Pay particular attention to the design of the power
circuit. Take account of all the power supply sources and, in particular,
any possible power supplies outside the cubicle in which the equipment
is installed.

• Handling this product requires the appropriate skills related to

the protection of electrical networks. Only engineers with the relevant skills
are authorised to configure and adjust this product.

• Before carrying out a dielectric strength test or an insulation test

on the cubicle in which the Sepam is installed, disconnect
all the Sepam connection wires. High-voltage tests may damage
the electronic components.

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Sepam protection relay maintenance

General Repairs by
The logic inputs and outputs and analogue inputs are the parts of Sepam replacement:
that are the least well covered by the self-tests. when the Sepam or
They should be tested during a maintenance operation. a module is deemed
It is recommended that preventive maintenance be carried out every to be faulty, replace
five years. it with
For the list of Sepam self-tests, please refer to the operating instructions a new producta or
and technical reference guides at your disposal. module, as these
items cannot be
repaired.

Maintenance tests
Carry out all the commissioning tests recommended for the type of Sepam
to be tested, apart from the test specific to the earth leakage protection
function, which is not necessary.
Depending on the module installed, voltage input tests may be required.
Give priority to testing the logic inputs and outputs which are involved Important
in tripping the circuit-breaker. Risk of damaging
Testing the complete system which includes the circuit-breaker is also the Sepam
recommended. • do not open the
For information on how to maintain Sepam devices, see Sepam base unit,
the “Commissioning” chapters in the available technical reference guides. • do not attempt
to repair Sepam
components,
the base unit or
accessories.

Failure to comply
with these
instructions may
damage the
equipment.

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 Operations to be performed
Sepam protection relay maintenance
Troubleshooting: major or minor faults; the list of self-tests
is available in the "Control and monitoring" chapter
of the Sepam technical guides.

PE50359
MAJOR fault Major faults are only
Sepam is in the fallback position. cleared after the
The failures detected are considered to be major faults. cause of the fault
is corrected and
Sepam is switched
MINOR fault on again.
Sepam is not working properly.
The base unit is working (all the protection devices activated
are operating) and indicates that one of the optional modules is faulty,
or that a module is configured but not connected.

Self-tests
PE10139
A number self-tests are performed in the Sepam base unit and additional
modules.

The purpose of these self-tests is to:

• detect faults that may lead to unwanted tripping or to a failure to trip when a Fault message on
fault occurs, display: major fault.
• put the Sepam in a safe fallback position to avoid any unwanted action,
• notify the operator that a maintenance operation is required.

In practical terms, the “Sepam Diagnosis” software screen provides access to

information on the status of the base unit and optional modules.
According to the type of faults detected, these pages contain descriptions of the
alarm messages, the possible causes and
the corresponding actions / remedies.
List of self-tests to be consulted in the technical reference guides
at your disposal.
MT10848

“Sepam Diagnosis”
screen SFT2841

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 Sepam protection relay maintenance

About the test and measuring equipment …

In short, the equipment required will contain the following devices:
• generators (sinusoidal AC current, sinusoidal AC voltage
and DC voltage),
• measuring instruments (ammeter, voltmeter, phasemeter),
• the basic IT equipment (correctly configured PC, software
and connection cables),
• the reference documents (comprehensive connection diagrams for
the Sepam device and its additional modules, bills of materials and
hardware installation rules, all the Sepam parameters and settings
available in paper format).

Conditions for intervention and special equipment

Please see the technical reference guides at your disposal

301005EN Electrical network protection – Sepam series 20 – User’s manual.

PE50298

301006EN Electrical network protection – Sepam series 40 – User’s manual.

303003EN Electrical network protection.

Sepam series 80 – Installation, use, commissionning and maintenance.
Operation manual.

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 Recommended frequency
Normal operating conditions
The optimum recommended frequency is tailored to the product life
cycle, to anticipate requirements and optimise the global cost.
PE90150

Ambient air temperature Normal operating

conditions
• less than or equal to 40°C,
• less than or equal to 35°C, on average over 24 hours, The maintenance
• above or equal to –5°C. programme must
be carried out on
Environment the cubicles
as soon as they are
• no dust, smoke, salt, corrosive or flammable gas and vapour commissioned and then
(clean industrial air). at least every
five years;
Altitude the maintenance
operator must have the
• less than or equal to 1000 m, required skill level.
• above 1000 m, a derating coefficient will be applied
(please consult us). These operations
are applicable for
Humidity the environmental and
operating conditions that
• average relative humidity over 24 hours < 95 %, meet the normal service
• average relative humidity over 1 month < 90 %, conditions,
• average vapour pressure over 24 hours < 2.2 kPa, in accordance with
• average vapour pressure over 1 month < 1.8 kPa. IEC 62271-1 for indoor
switchgear.
Storage conditions
We recommend that the units are stored in their original packaging, in dry
conditions sheltered from the sun and rain at a temperature between -
25° C and + 55° C.

About condensation
Condensation is the transformation of a gas or vapour into liquid. It
occurs in air when the latter is saturated with water vapour and results in
the formation of liquid water.
Remedies to reduce and / or resolve condensation problems:
• provide optimum ventilation conditions,
• avoid temperature variations,
• remove any sources of humidity in the vicinity of the substation,
• install an air-conditioning system,
• ensure that the cabling conforms to the applicable rules,
• consider heating resistors.

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Check Frequency Tools - Products Intervention Power down Approximate Reference
(year) level intervention document
time
COM* 5 Cubicle Switchboard

Switchgear
Visually check the general condition of ■ - - 1 - - 15 mn Please see
the cubicle (front panel, control unit, box, frame) the list of technical
reference guides.
Check the voltage transformer fuses - ■ Multimeter (2) 2-3 - - 1h 30 mn
(if necessary, replace the three fuses
at the same time)
Check the fuses in the feeder cubicles fitted - ■ Multimeter (2) 2-3 ■ - 1h 30 mn
with fused switches (if necessary, replace the
three fuses at the same time)

Removable devices
Remove and replace the rack-out circuit-breaker - ■ - 1 - - 15 mn Please see
the list of technical
Remove and replace the voltage reference guides.
transformer frame - ■ - 1 - ■(1) 45 mn

Check the operation of the position contacts

- Removable racked-in or racked-out part - ■ - 1 - - 30 mn
- Earthing switch - ■ - 1 - ■ 30 mn
- Racked-out voltage transformer - ■ - 1 - ■ 30 mn
Replace the grease on the rack-in - ■ Grease for 1 - ■ 1h
connectors electrical use

Control mechanisms (p.6)

Open / close the moving parts manually and electri- ■ - - 1 ■ - 30 mn Please see
cally (refer to the switchgear specific documents) the list of technical
reference guides.
Open / close the earthing switch manually - ■ - 1 - ■(1) 1h
Remove the dust and grease the earthing switch control Mobilith SCH100
- ■ grease to be applied 3-4 - ■ 1h
to the moving parts
Remove the dust and grease the flap control - ■ 3-4 - ■ 1h
Remove the dust from the moving part
guide rails - ■ - 3-4 ■ - 30 mn
Operate the key-operated interlocks - ■ - 1 - ■ 1h
Operate the rack-in inhibition
mechanism - ■ - 1 ■ - 15 mn

Insulating materials and vents (p.7)

Remove the dust from the air vents
- Outside ■ - - 1 - - 30 mn Please see
the list of technical
- Inside - ■ - 3-4 - ■ 30 mn reference guides.
Remove the dust from the insulating materials - ■ - 3-4 - ■ 3h

Power circuits (p.8)

Check and retighten the connections, if necessary ■ ■ Calibrated torque 2-3 - ■ 3h
(busbars, CTs, earthing switches, cables) wrench

Control and indication auxiliaries (p.9)

Check that the auxiliary wiring is uninterrupted - ■ - 1 - ■ 1h 30 mn
and the appearance of the insulating material
Check the tripping chain - ■ - 1 - ■ 1h

* Commissioning - (1) Power down the cubicle according to its configuration in the switchboard (for example, the feeder cubicle). - (2) To be selected according to the fuse ratings.

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 Recommended frequency
Operating conditions in a corrosive atmosphere
The optimum recommended frequency is tailored to the product life
cycle, to anticipate requirements and optimise the global cost.
PE90151

The operating conditions in certain fields of activity require additional In a corrosive

measures to be included in the maintenance programme under normal atmosphere
conditions so that the impact of atmospheric pollutants can be taken into
account. The maintenance
Pollution: programme must be
SO2 = sulphur dioxide, carried out on
H2S = hydrogen sulphide. the cubicles
as soon as they are
These types of atmospheric pollutants are mainly found in heavy industry, commissioned and
such as refineries, the iron and steel industry, paper mills, then at least every three
the petrochemical industry, etc. years; the maintenance
When these pollutants are combined with humidity, they are highly operator must have
corrosive for the parts used in our equipment: the required skill level.
• bare copper, silvering for electrical contacts,
• control mechanisms. These operations
apply to the H2S
specific NEX
switchboard for
the environmental
Note If it is not completely protected (by enclosures providing and operating
a sufficiently high degree of protection - IP), the Medium-Voltage conditions specific
equipment must be cleaned at regular intervals to guard against to the conditions
deterioration due to pollution. as defined.
Cleaning is a critical process. The use of inappropriate products may
cause irreversible damage to the equipment.
For cleaning procedures, please contact your usual Schneider Electric
representative.

About pollution problems...

If no precautions are taken, pollution will be deposited on:
• the insulating parts, causing deterioration via a corona effect (crackling)
and tracking,
• the metal parts, causing corrosion.

Remedies to reduce and / or remove the consequences of exposure

to large amounts of pollution:
• keep the substation ventilation to the minimum required to evacuate
the heat generated by the transformer, thus minimising the ingress
of dust and pollutants,
• use Medium-Voltage cubicles with a sufficiently high degree
of protection (IP),
• use air-conditioning systems with filters to pressurize the electrical
room and minimise the ingress of dust and pollutants.

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Check Frequency Tools - Products Intervention Power down Approximate Reference
(year) level intervention document
time
COM* 5 Cubicle Switchboard

Switchgear
Visually check the general condition of ■ - - 1 - - 15 mn Please see
the cubicle (front panel, control unit, box, frame) the list of technical
reference guides.
Check the voltage transformer fuses - ■ Multimeter (2) 2-3 - - 1h 30 mn
(if necessary, replace the three fuses
at the same time)
Check the fuses in the feeder cubicles fitted - ■ Multimeter (2) 2-3 ■ - 1h 30 mn
with fused switches (if necessary, replace the
three fuses at the same time)

Removable devices
Remove and replace the rack-out circuit-breaker - ■ - 1 - - 15 mn Please see
the list of technical
Remove and replace the voltage reference guides.
transformer frame - ■ - 1 - ■(1) 45 mn

Check the operation of the position contacts

- Removable racked-in or racked-out part - ■ - 1 - - 30 mn
- Earthing switch - ■ - 1 - ■ 30 mn
- Racked-out voltage transformer - ■ - 1 - ■ 30 mn
Replace the grease on the rack-in - ■ Grease for 1 - ■ 1h
connectors electrical use

Control mechanisms (p.6)

Open / close the moving parts manually and electri- ■ - - 1 ■ - 30 mn Please see
cally (refer to the switchgear specific documents) the list of technical
reference guides.
Open / close the earthing switch manually - ■ - 1 - ■(1) 1h
Remove the dust and grease the earthing switch control Mobilith SCH100
- ■ grease to be applied 3-4 - ■ 1h
to the moving parts
Remove the dust and grease the flap control - ■ 3-4 - ■ 1h
Remove the dust from the moving part
guide rails - ■ - 3-4 ■ - 30 mn
Operate the key-operated interlocks - ■ - 1 - ■ 1h
Operate the rack-in inhibition
mechanism - ■ - 1 ■ - 15 mn

Insulating materials and vents (p.7)

Remove the dust from the air vents
- Outside ■ - - 1 - - 30 mn Please see
the list of technical
- Inside - ■ - 3-4 - ■ 30 mn reference guides.
Remove the dust from the insulating materials - ■ - 3-4 - ■ 3h

Power circuits (p.8)

Check and retighten the connections, if necessary ■ ■ Calibrated torque 2-3 - ■ 3h
(busbars, CTs, earthing switches, cables) wrench

Control and indication auxiliaries (p.9)

Check that the auxiliary wiring is uninterrupted - ■ - 1 - ■ 1h 30 mn
and the appearance of the insulating material
Check the tripping chain - ■ - 1 - ■ 1h

* Commissioning - (1) Power down the cubicle according to its configuration in the switchboard (for example, the feeder cubicle). - (2) To be selected according to the fuse ratings.

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 Appendices
Technical reference guides

Conditions for intervention and special equipment

Please see the available technical reference documents
NEX
17.5 kV
PE90033

51226361EN Civil engineering guide.

51226362EN Installation instruction.

51226360EN Instruction for use.

Sepam protection relays

301005EN Electrical network protection – Sepam series 20 – User’s manual.

PE90000

301006EN Electrical network protection – Sepam series 40 – User’s manual.

303003EN Electrical network protection.

Sepam series 80 – Installation, use, commissionning and maintenance.
Operation manual.

Circuit-breaker moving part

07897252EN User manual. Evolis circuit-breaker 17 kV.

PE90034

07897253EN Installation guide. Evolis circuit-breaker 17 kV.

07897333EN User manual earthing switch.

07897490EN Installation guide. Earthing switch up to 17 kV.

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Safety glossary

DANGER: Risk of electrocution, burns or explosion Golden rule

All work performed
Before taking any action ... remember that to avoid any accidental contact on equipment or
with live parts, all the equipment must be powered off before each premises where
operation. there is a risk of
electric shock must
Check that there is no voltage present on any incoming and feeder areas. preferably
be carried out on an
Every operation carries a risk of electrocution, burns or explosion inside or installation that is
outside the equipment. powered off
Only qualified engineers are authorised to inspect and repair to ensure that
the equipment and comply with all the safety requirements. the installation and
the engineers are
electrically safe.

Failure to comply
with these safety
In the event of a problem during a maintenance operation measures can cause
serious accidents, or
Please contact your usual Schneider Electric representative.
even prove fatal to
the employees.

Safety and intervention instructions, personal protection equipment, tools

and indication
Please refer to the local regulations and legislation.
PE90152

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Maintenance & Services Guide
2010

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