Typical Installation Manual
Typical Installation Manual
Introduction......................................................................................... 4
Technology review.............................................................................. 5
NPS technology.............................................................................. 5
Control cabinets.............................................................................. 7
Relays.............................................................................................. 8
Product review.................................................................................... 9
Benefits............................................................................................ 9
Technical data............................................................................... 10
NPS ordering guide...................................................................... 11
Examples of pole installation........................................................ 18
NPS 3
Introduction
The NPS design is based on many years of experience with – Insulators available in porcelain, epoxy and silicon.
installations around the world. With the NPS, ABB delivers reliable – Special metal surface treatment – durable and resistant to high
operation in all climatic conditions and configurations. In addition, corrosion environments.
the NPS can be either manually or remotely controlled, with the – No oil used in breaking chambers – environmental protection
option of incorporation into automated networks as a sectionalizer. and reduced maintenance.
Thanks to its modular construction and important design features, – Designed to be fitted with a wide range of optional modular
the NPS is a key component in creating future smart grids. accessories:
– earthing switches from both sides of main switch,
NPS – separate earthing switch solutions,
– Current breaking solutions from 25 A – 630 A. – current transformers and surge arresters on same supporting
– Manual or remote motor controlled configurations available. structure,
– Capability to install additional pole equipment for different – current limiting fuses,
distribution network needs. – manual or motor operating mechanisms,
– wide range of control cabinets to allow installation of
Features communication equipment.
– Mechanically stable structure to suit different climatic conditions.
– Flexible mounting and installation options.
– Modular NPS design minimizes on site assembly and installation
time.
– Wide range of breaking current parameters.
– Compact packaging reduces transportation and storage costs.
1. Wide range of operating mechanisms | 2. and 3. Remote controlled NPS | 4. Various breaking current solutions | 5. Pole mounted transformer
substations
1 2 5
3 4
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Technology review
NPS technology
The modular NPS design allows for a wide range of The main current carrying path is electrolytic copper, silver plated
accessories for various applications for outdoor air-insulated to ensure a suitably low level of contact resistance. The design
switches. The NPS can be expanded and adapted to of the main contacts consists of copper contact tips fixed by
changing distribution network needs, even after installation. stainless steel springs. This design ensures self positioning of
the main contacts in the closed position. In addition, this design
The NPS offers three types of insulators - porcelain, epoxy requires a lower amount of force for closing and opening the
(cycloaliphatic) and silicone. disconnector. The short circuit withstand of the NPS is increased
The epoxy and silicon insulators provide reduced weight, as a result of the effect of electrodynamic forces during short
resistance to mechanical shock and good performance in heavy circuit current flow through the main current path. In addition,
polluted areas. In order to heavily polluted achieve high creepage the tips may be reversed by 180° which extends the life of the
performance, the NPS offers a wide range of insulators. contacts. This is a simple operation using ordinary pliers.
1. Wide range of various equipment (third insulator, fuse bases, earthing switch from the rocking side, fuse base integrated with NPS, UEKO3A1 &
UEKO3B1 – manual operating mechanism | 2. Various types of insulators
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NPS technology
All steel components are coated with zinc galvanizing which Breaking chambers
provides a high level of corrosion resistance All copper There are four different rated current breaking versions used in
components are silver-plated with the exception of terminals, the NPS. Using one of the 2 types of chambers it is possible to
which are coated with tin to allow line terminals, aluminium and achieve significant values of breaking rated currents:
copper, to be connected to the NPS without degrading their – standard flexible breaking whips for switching-off small currents
performance. Flexible copper parts of the NPS are coated with (up to 25 A for 24 kV, up to 40 A for 12 kV),
tin, aluminum components are made of special aluminum alloy to – special (K1) breaking whips for switching off higher currents
ensure high resistance to extreme ambient conditions. For special (up to 50 A at 24 kV, up to 80 A for 12 kV),
customer requirements, acetal resin insulators are available for – air type breaking chamber (K4) with breaking capacity up to
disconnectors rated up to 24 kV, or composite insulators for up to 250 A (24 kV),
36 kV used in connection rods between the operating mechanism – air type breaking chamber (K5) with breaking capacity up to
and switch. 630 A (24 kV).
1. Different rated current breaking versions | 2. Stainless or zinc galvanized for high anti-corrosion resistance
1 2
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Control cabinetes
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NPS technology
Control cabinets can also be used without the integrated motor – Stainless steel cabinet and mechanism.
mechanism. These can be used in applications such as master –D ust tight (IP55) to ensure long lifetime of critical electrical
terminal for monitoring and controlling existing motor devices components.
for indoor and outdoor switch disconnectors and other motor – High torque, choice of 1.2 sec or 3 sec operating time.
operated apparatus. It is also applicable for switching devices with – Optimum materials used.
an integrated actuator. – Over 30 years experience.
– Operating voltages: 24, 48, 110, 220 VDC 110, 230 V AC.
Control cabinet features:
– The product range includes master and slave units.
– Can be equipped with third party electronics/IED.
– Two different cabinet sizes.
– Terminals for installing different IED’s.
– Cabinets available with different options for batteries, battery
chargers etc.
– Up/down tube operation of disconnectors.
1. 2. Control cabinet with REC523 | 3. Control unit REC603 with GPRS communications | 4. REC523 control unit
1 2
3 4
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Benefits
NPS can operate in all climatic conditions, and can be installed – easy to accommodate various overhead line connections and
in a variety of different positions, with either manual or remote operations – third insulator version, rocking terminals,
control. – extended life cycle – reversible main current path parts,
Disconnectors equipped with electric drives can be used in – capability to offer specific solutions/functions to suit local
system automation solutions for distribution networks using the installation needs – both side earthing switches, current
remote control or auto-closing functions. In this case, in addition limiting fuses, surge arresters, instrument transformers.
to the motor operating mechanism the NPS will also be equipped – High quality materials and coating surface:
with the latest automation systems. So in this application, the – increased performance over the life of the switch,
NPS switch disconnectors will become an integral part of the – terminals can be connected to both aluminium and copper
development of Smart Grids. lines without degradation in performance.
– Feeder Automation Solutions:
Benefits – can be applied to remote control applications – optimizing
– Modular design: overhead network,
–a llows for easy for installation reducing significantly reducing – can be applied to auto-reclosing applications – sectionalizer
site time and costs and improving safety, function,
– reduced transportation and storage size reduces associated – failure detection and localization support functions,
costs, – communication with local Scada systems.
– easily upgradeable,
– s imple changing of current breaking devices, pole distances
and manual to motor drive,
Modular design and high quality materials makes it safe and easy during the installation
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Technical data
Type NPS
Rated maximum voltage [kV] 24 24 36 36
Rated current [A] 630 630 630 630
Rated frequency [Hz] 50/60 50/60 50/60 50/60
Rated lighting impulse withstand voltage: [kV]
- across the insulating distance 145 165 220 4) 2204)
- to earth and between phases 125 150 200 4) 2004)
Rated power frequency withstand voltage in wet conditions: [kV]
- across the insulating distance 75 75 88 4) 884)
- to earth and between phases 55 55 80 4) 804)
Creepage distance [mm] 7401) 7602) 12052) 13652)
Minimum distance between phases [mm] 260 350 430 430
Minimum insulating distance [mm] 200 230 350 350
Rated short-time withstand current - 1 s [kA] 16 20 21 21
Rated short-time withstand current - 3 s [kA] 12.5 16 16 16
Rated peak withstand current [kA] 40 50 52 52
Making current [kA/no. operations] 5/7 5/7 - -
Rated breaking current
Standard breaking whip A/no. operations 25/1003) 25/1003) - -
Special breaking whip A/no. operations 50/30 50/30 - -
Chamber NPAK4 A/no. operations 250/100 250/100 - -
Chamber NPAK5 A/no. operations 400/100 400/100 - -
Cable and overhead line charging current - 20 CO operations [A] 15 15 10 10
Mechanical endurance [no. CO operations] 2000 2000 2000 2000
Ambitne temperature limits [°C] -50 to +40 -40 to +40 -40 to +40 -40 to +40
Centilever strenght [kN] [kN] 2 9 6.2 6.2
1) Epoxy insulators version.
2) Silicon insulators version.
3) 40 A for 12 kV version.
4) Version with earthing switch got lower ratings.
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NPS ordering guide
The guide above shows the specification of: 3 phase NPS, 24 kV, Digits “16”, “17” and “18” are used to define the version of the
25 A breaking current (version with standard breaking whips and selected accessories. There are 999 different options for selecting
epoxy insulators), set of third insulator, hand operating mechanism accessories. Specific accessories should be selected and noted
type UEKO1A1 with operating rods 2x4m for horizontal installation according to the selection guide below. If further options are
on the single wooden pole. required please contact your local ABB representative.
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NPS ordering guide
Earthing switch:
A - integrated with NPS switch - rocking insulator side - close, open-earthed positions (do not needs
additional operating mechanism)
B - integrated with NPS switch - fixed insulator side (needs additional operating mechanism)
C - both sides earthing switches (operated with separate operating mechanisms)
D - integrated with NPS switch - rocking insulator side (needs additional operating mechanism)
N - No earthing switch A N 10
Hand operating mechanism type for earthing switch - rocking insulator side:
B - UEKO1A1 type - one hand operation for low end switches
C - UEME3A1 type for all NPS types
D - UEKE3B1 type for all NPS types with rod length regulation device
E - UEKE2/1 for all NPS types with auxiliary contacts 6NO/6NC
N - no hand operation mechanism 1 N 11
Hand operating mechanism type for earthing switch - fixed insulator side:
B - UEKO1A1 type - one hand operating for low end switches
C - UEME3A1 type for all NPS types
D - UEKE3B1 type for all NPS types with rod length regulation device
E - UEKE2/1 for all NPS types with auxiliary contacts 6NO/6NC
N - no hand operating mechanism 1 N 12
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NPS ordering guide
Additional equipment
A - separating insulator in connection rod up to 24 kV if additional Additional equipment dedicated to MV fuses
needed. 1 - fuse link OFCD24/6,3 type - 3 pcs.
B - separating insulator in connection rod up to 36 kV if additional 2 - fuse link OFCD24/16 type - 3 pcs.
needed.. 3 - fuse link OFCD24/25 type - 3 pcs.
C - crossarm set for NPS installation between 2 wooden poles 4 - fuse elements - 12 pcs. in one package.
1900mm if additional needed. 5 - operating rod for fuses installation.
D-c rossarm and fixing arms set for NPS installation on the top 6 - operating rod for UEKO5A1 operation.
of wooden pole (epoxy and silicon insulators solutions) if 7 - operating rod for fuses installation and UEKO5A1 operation.
additional needed. 8 - fuse base for separate installation of for OFCD fuses.
E - crossarm and fixing arms set for NPS installation on the top 9 - fuse base for separate installation for DIN type fuses 442
of wooden pole (porcelain insulators solutions) if additional mm.
needed. 10 - fuse base for separate installation for DIN type fuses 537 mm.
G - terminals for copper line connection 16mmkw OJUZLL 1/3. 11 - tube support for melting fuses acc to Swedish building
H - terminals for aluminum line connection 16 mm2 standard.
…2 x 70 mm2 OJUZLL 3/3.
J - terminals for aluminum line connection 62 mm2 …99 mm2
NPTL24/3.
K - terminals for aluminum line connection 95 mm2
…240 mm2 OJUZLL 4/3.
L - terminals for aluminum line connection …99 mm2 and copper
…16 mm2. NPTLA24/3.
M - earthing switch for separate installation if additional needed.
N - self aligning terminal - Ag plated.
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NPS ordering guide
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NPS ordering guide
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NPS ordering guide
Various equipment installed on both sides of 24kV NPS switch Earthing switch
integrated with NPS
Earthing switch for the switch – rocking
fixed insulator side insulator site – close,
open-earthed positions
Version 25 A Version 50 A
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Selected accessories
1 2 3
5 4
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Samples of the pole installations
Dimensional drawings
24 kV NPS load-break switch for 630 A of nominal current, installed on the top of circular pole
13
11 9 1 5 4
3 10
8
~750
7
~10 m
12
~1200
18 NPS
Min 360 Min 260 Min 260
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Samples of the pole installations
Dimensional drawings
24 kV NPS load-break switch for 630 A of nominal current, installed under the line, horizontal position, circular pole
13
11
14
10
9
3 7
6
~750
8
~10 m
12
~1200
20 NPS
2000
750
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Samples of the pole installations
Dimensional drawings
24 kV NPS load-break switch for 630 A of nominal current, installed under the line, vertical position, circular pole with cable
connection
10
11
3
13
1
14
9
5
~750
8
~10 m
12
~1200
22 NPS
2000
750
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Samples of the pole installations
Dimensional drawings
24 kV NPS load-break switch for 25 A of nominal current, two circular poles installation at the top
4 1 14 5
11 13
10
9
8
~750
~10m
2 12
~1200
24 NPS
Min 300 Min 300 Min 260
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Samples of the pole installations
Dimensional drawings
24 kV NPS load-break switch for 25 A of nominal current, two circular poles installation below the line
15
1
5 11
4
9
13
14
10 3
8
~750
6
~10 m
12
2
~1200
26 NPS
Min 260 Min 300 Min 300 Min 260
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Samples of the pole installations
Dimensional drawings
24 kV NPS load-break switch for 25 A of nominal current, installation below the line on pole mounted transformer substation,
switch in horizontal position
1 10
14 4
11
9
13
3
6
~10 m
8
~750
12
~1200
28 NPS
Min 400 Min 260 Min 260
Min 260
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Samples of the pole installations
Dimensional drawings
24 kV NPS load-break switch for 25 A of nominal current, installation below the line on pole mounted transformer substation,
switch in vertical position
11
3
1 13
9 10
14
7
~10 m
8
~750
12
~1200
30 NPS
Min 400 Min260 Min 260
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Samples of the pole installations
Dimensional drawings
24 kV NPS load-break switch for 25 A of nominal current, installation below the line on end line pole mounted transformer
substation, switch in horizontal position
1 5
14
4
11
13 9
10
7
~10 m
8
~750
12
~1200
32 NPS
Min 400 Min 260 Min 260
Min 260
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Samples of the pole installations
Dimensional drawings
24 kV NPS load-break switch for 630 A of nominal current, installation at the top of end line pole, overhead line to cable
connection
11 1 5 4 13 9
7 10
6
~750
8
~10 m
12
~1200
34 NPS
Min 460 Min 260 Min 260
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Samples of the pole installations
Dimensional drawings
Remote controlled 24 kV NPS load break switch, 630 A, at the top of circular pole
1 13
9 4 5
11
3 10
B
7
~10 m
8
~750
12
~1400
36 NPS
Min 460 Min 260 Min 360
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