Medium-Voltage distribution - 24 kV

Metal-enclosed withdrawable
switchgears
• MCset4 - SF6 technology
• NEX24 - vacuum technology
2008 Maintenance and Services Guide
October 2008

PE90002
A brief summary of the

24 kV
range
This Maintenance and Services Guide applies
to 24 kV Medium-Voltage distribution:
metal-enclosed withdrawable switchgears.

MCset4 -
SF6 technology
MCset is metal-
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enclosed
switchgear with
rack-out units
designed
for indoor
installation.
MCset is designed
for the MV section
of HV / MV
substations
and high-power
MV / MV
substations
MCset4 catalogue
available:
AMTED 306032FR
AMTED 306032EN
04 2008.

NEX24 -
vacuum technology
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NEX24 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.
NEX24 catalogue:
AMTED 306006EN
07 2008.
Maintenance
and Services Guide
MV Distribution

24 kV
Distribution
 Foreword 4
General 6

Operations to be performed
• Control mechanisms 8
• Insulating materials and vents 9
• Power circuits 10
• Auxiliary circuits 11
• Circuitbreaker maintenance
(SF6 - Vacuum technologies) 12
• Sepam protection relay maintenance 14

Recommended frequency
• Normal operating conditions 18
• Operating conditions: in a corrosive atmosphere 20

Appendices
• Technical reference guides 22
• Safety glossary 23
• For your safety (reminders):
- Personal protection equipment 24
- Tools and signs 25

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PE90008

Foreword
Maintenance and Services Guide
Medium-Voltage distribution - 24 kV

Maintenance of the equipment: responsibility

Electrical equipment may only Your Maintenance
be maintained by qualified and Services Guide
engineers. Schneider Electric contains general
instructions for:
accepts no responsibility
• reducing
for the consequences equipment wear
that may result from the use and tear
of this document. (and / or failure),
• ensuring that
the equipment
is safe during
all installation,
repair and servicing
Operation of the equipment: user’s responsibility 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.
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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
• knowledge of the equipment to be maintained. to carry out the
tasks assigned
Other very complex operations are however exclusively to him in complete
the responsibility of Schneider Electric. This guarantees safety.
that Customers enjoy optimised maintenance with respect to The scope
the economy, security and availability of electrical energy: and limitations
Electrical devices • the engineers are highly qualified and have a thorough of such tasks
must be maintai- knowledge of Schneider Electric's equipment and its various
are specified in
ned by specialist technical levels; they have all the methods and procedures
the authorisation
electrical engi- specific to the different types of devices at their disposal,
document.
neers. as well as the advantage of feedback from the whole company,
Only employees
• they have the relevant diagnostic tools and equipment for holding an
the system they are working on, electrical
• they carry with them the full catalogue of the appropriate authorisation
consumables and spare parts for each device, which are available document will
from local or 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.

Level
1
Regular maintenance. The maintenance operations to be carried out on
the equipment are generally described in the instruction handbook. They
include minor preventive maintenance operations not requiring the removal
of any parts of the equipment and servicing by replacement with standard
parts provided for this purpose, carried out by a technician authorised to do
so by the user, according to the manufacturer's maintenance instructions.

Level
2
Operations requiring simple procedures and / or support equipment
(integrated into devices or external) that is easy to use and
implement.

Level
3
Preventive maintenance operations, such as general adjustment,
identification and troubleshooting, repairs by exchanging components
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.

Training
Schneider Electric offers a wide choice of training courses on how
Formation to operate or maintain its equipment. Level 3-4-5 operations require
training on the equipment.

Training programme
This training is delivered in our training centres by Schneider
Electric's accredited qualified staff.

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Operations to be performed

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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 air for this cleaning operation.

Cleaning A completely clean dry cloth or brush, free from any kind
Dust, impacts,
Degreasing of solvent, must be used for this operation. High-pressure
aggressive
spraying with products containing solvents (trichloroethane,
atmosphere,
trichloroethylene) is strictly prohibited.
insufficient
The main disadvantages of such spraying may be:
or excessive
• impossibility of reapplying grease to inaccessible lubrication lubrication may
points (greased for life), adversely affect
• corrosion or friction on non-regreased areas, the mechanical
• deterioration due to jet pressure, operation of
• risk of overheating due to the presence of insulating solvent a device.
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.

PE90020 PE90022 PE90021

1 2 3

1 - MCset 4 :
medium-voltage
compartment flap control
2 - MCset 4 :
voltage transformer
extraction truck
3 - MCset 4 :
rack-out circuit-breaker
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.
Such cleaning is mandatory for versions with forced ventilation
(fans mounted on the top of the cubicle).
The frequency of these operations depends on the environmental
and operating conditions.
PE90016

PE90017

1 2

1 - NEX24 :
insulating supports
2 - NEX24 :
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)

They consist of two parts: clip and rack-in connector.
This type of connection requires appropriate regular cleaning in
accordance with the procedures described. The grease makes it
easier to connect the clips and rack-in connectors and prevents Any tightening
damage to the silvered surface by reducing the rack-in force. that does not
In the case of a sulfiding corrosive atmosphere (H2S / SO2), the conform to
indications specific to each range must be observed. the recommenda-
Special greases can be used to protect silver- and copper-plated tions can cause a
contacts from sulphurisation. thermal runaway
resulting in
Silver or copper sulphides reduce contact quality. They cause
the degradation of
the contact resistance to increase, which results in increased
the device, insula-
overheating.
ting materials and
As grease deteriorates over time, it must be replaced regularly.
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 (change in
the colour of the copper / surface defect) and remove
the connection, polish the contact parts and reassemble them
with new screws and bolts.

Standard tightening torques (non-greased screws and bolts) Screw Torque in Nm

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

PE90018 PE90023
1 2

1 - NEX24:
power connections
2 - MCset 4 : `
cable connection
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Low-Voltage auxiliary circuits
• Protection relay
• Auxiliary wiring
• Indication contacts

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

Auxiliary wiring
Auxiliary wiring is used to transmit orders to the various control units
of the device and retrieve its states. 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 circuit breaker, earthing
switch, voltage transformer truck and ready-to-operate circuit breaker
allow the operator to view the states and to act accordingly. Any incor-
rect 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.
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MCset 4 : 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 SF6 technology

Checking the internal pressure of the circuit breakers
The internal pressure of the circuit breakers must only be checked
Circuit breaker
in the event of an SF6 alarm and such checks must be performed
maintenance
by Schneider Electric's specialist engineers.
operations such
The SF6 circuit breaker is classed as a sealed system. When it is
as visual checks,
manufactured, the leakage rate of each enclosure is measured.
cleaning with
We can therefore be sure that the leakage rate is less than the loss a degreasing
specified in the standard. agent, removal
If an SF6 pressure drop is indicated, you are advised to remove / replacement,
the circuit breaker from service and call in Schneider Electric checking for wear,
to diagnose the fault in the malfunctioning device. dust removal, etc.
are detailed and
Pole maintenance explained in the
technical reference
The pressurised SF6 gas inside the poles retains all its dielectric guides at your
properties after breaking. disposal.
Electrical endurance is limited by contact wear. The operations are
Contact wear depends on how much the device is used. carried out on the
We wish to draw your attention to the dangers of using a cleaning pole enclosure,
process that involves spraying solvents at high pressure. the control parts
The main disadvantages of such a process are as follows: (springs, control
• damage due to jet pressure and impossibility of relubricating unit, latching
inaccessible fixing points, mechanism, gear
• risk of overheating due to solvent pressure in contact areas, motor) and the
• removal of special protection. pole mechanism.
A dry cloth must be used for cleaning.

Important
Insulating parts must be cleaned with a soft, dry, lint-free cloth.

Cleaning processes that involve spraying a pressurised insulating solvent and using
degreaser aerosols are absolutely forbidden.

The parts must be cleaned to remove the old grease before new grease is applied.
An electrical or mechanical solvent cleaner must be used for cleaning, depending on
the part to be cleaned.

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 Circuit breaker maintenance

Rack-out circuit breaker with vacuum technology

Prerequisites Before carrying out any work:
• open the device,
• remove the device from the cubicle, The device is
• switch off the supply to the power and auxiliary circuits, designed to be used
• release the opening mechanism, if necessary… for 10 years
or 10,000 operations
in normal use,
in compliance with
Description
escription Action Frequency Supplies Medium IEC 62271.
Circuit breaker propulsion truck Recommendations:
• Open / Close
Linear cam Clean with 10 years Non-chlorinated Cloth
at least once a year,
a degreasing agent grease solvent
• Perform a visual
Grease 10 years Isoflex Topas L152 grease Brush
check at least every
Worm screw Clean with 10 years Non-chlorinated Cloth five years.
a degreasing agent grease solvent
Grease 10 years Isoflex Topas L152 grease Brush
Circuit breaker notching pins and fingers in the bushing
Clean with 10 years Non-chlorinated Cloth
a degreasing agent grease solvent
Grease, oil 10 years Amblygon TA 15/E2 Brush

Conditions for intervention and special equipment.

Please see the technical reference guides at your disposal.
PE90038

7896901 FR Disjoncteur – Notice d’utilisation SF2 fixe.

7896901EN Circuit breakers. Instructions for use – SF2 fixes.

07897134FR Disjoncteur – Notice d’utilisation – SF1 fixe à commande GMh.

07897134EN Circuit breakers. Instruction for use – Fixed SF1 with GMh operating mechanism.

07897401FE RM6. Remplacement d’une commande Q. Replacing a Q operating mechanism.

07896866FR Notice d’utilisation. SF disjoncteurs débrochables – MCset 4.

07896866EN Instruction for use. Draw-out SF circuit-breakers in MCset 4.

07897530EN User manual. Evolis circuit-breaker 24 kV.

07897531EN Installation guide. Evolis circuit-breaker 24 kV.

07897591EN User manual. Evolis 24 kV – Earthing truck.

07897608EN Installation guide. Earthing switch up to 24 kV (SMALT).

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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

• Sepam series 20, for usual applications,
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• Sepam series 40, for demanding applications,

• Sepam series 80 for customised applications. The protection
system comprises:
All function protection: protection relays
• effective protection of people and property, and measuring
• accurate measurements and detailed diagnosis, devices (Sepam)
• integral equipment control, + circuit breakers
• local or remote indication and operation. + instrument
transformers.

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.

• Always use an appropriate voltage detection device to check

that the power supply is off.

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

disconnect all current and voltage sources. Start from the principle Failure to com-
that all the systems are powered on until they have been completely ply with these
powered off, tested and labelled. Pay particular attention to the instructions may
design of the power circuit. Take account of all the power supply result in serious
sources and, in particular, any possible power supplies outside or fatal injuries.
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
The logic inputs and outputs and analogue inputs are the parts of
Sepam that are the least well covered by the self-tests.
They should be tested during a maintenance operation. Repairs by
It is recommended that preventive maintenance be carried out replacement:
every five years. when the Sepam
For the list of Sepam self-tests, please refer to the operating or a module
instructions and technical reference guides at your disposal. is deemed
to be faulty,
replace it with
a new product or
Maintenance tests module, as these
items cannot be
Carry out all the commissioning tests recommended for the type repaired.
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 in tripping the circuit breaker.
Testing the complete system which includes the circuit breaker
is also recommended.
For information on how to maintain Sepam devices,
see the “Commissioning” chapters in the available technical
reference guides.

Important
Risk of damaging the Sepam
• do not open the Sepam base unit,
• 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.

MAJOR fault

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Sepam is in the fallback position.
The failures detected are considered to be major faults.

Major faults are

MINOR fault Sepam is not working properly. only cleared after
The base unit is working (all the protection devices activated the cause of the
are operating) and indicates that one of the optional modules is faulty, fault is corrected
or that a module is configured but not connected. and Sepam is
switched on again.

Self-tests 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
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when a fault occurs,
• 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 Fault message
access to information on the status of the base unit and optional on display: major
modules. fault.
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.
MT50298

301005FR Protection des réseaux électriques – Sepam série 20 – Notice d’utilisation.

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

301006FR Protection des réseaux électriques – Sepam série 40 – Notice d’utilisation.

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

303003FR Protection des réseaux électriques.

Sepam série 80 – Installation, utilisation, mise en service et maintenance.
Notice d’utilisation.

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.

Ambient air temperature

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

switchgear.

About condensation
Condensation is the transformation of a gas or vapour into liquid. It occurs in air
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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 the resistors.
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(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 circuit breaker (MCset 4) - ■ - 1 - - 15 mn Please see
Remove and replace the rack-out circuit breaker the list of technical
(NEX24) reference guides.
Remove and replace the voltage transformer - ■ - 1 - ■(1) 45 mn
frame
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.8)

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.9)

Remove the dust from the air vents
- Outside ■ - - 1 - - 30 mn Please see
- Inside the list of technical
- ■ - 3-4 - ■ 30 mn reference guides.
Remove the dust from the fans (MCset 4) - ■ - 3-4 - ■ 1h
(on cubicles according to performance)
Remove the dust from the insulating materials - ■ - 3-4 - ■ 3h

Power circuits (p.10)

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

Control and indication auxiliaries (p.11)

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.
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The operating conditions in certain fields of activity require

additional measures to be included in the maintenance
programme under normal conditions so that the impact of
atmospheric pollutants can be taken into account.
Pollution: The maintenance
SO2 = sulphur dioxide, programme must be
H2S = hydrogen sulphide. carried out on
the cubicles as soon
These types of atmospheric pollutants are mainly found as they are commis-
in heavy industry, such as refineries, the iron and steel industry, sioned and then every
paper mills, the petrochemical industry, etc. three years at most;
When these pollutants are combined with humidity, they are the maintenance
highly corrosive for the parts used in our equipment: operator must have
• bare copper, silvering for electrical contacts, the required skill level.
• control mechanisms.

These operations
Note If it is not completely protected (by enclosures providing apply to the H2S
a sufficiently high degree of protection - IP), the Medium-Voltage specific MCset
equipment must be cleaned at regular intervals to guard against switchboard for
deterioration due to pollution. the environmen-
Cleaning is a critical process. The use of inappropriate products tal and operating
may cause irreversible damage to the equipment. conditions specific
For cleaning procedures, please contact your usual Schneider to the conditions
Electric representative. as defined.

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:
• fit grilles (V-shape) to the substation vents to minimise the ingress of dust and pollutants,
• 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 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 circuit breaker (MCset 4) - ■ - 1 - - 15 mn Please see
Remove and replace the rack-out circuit breaker the list of technical
(NEX24) reference guides.
Remove and replace the voltage transformer - ■ - 1 - ■(1) 45 mn
frame
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.8)

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
Mobilith SCH100
Remove the dust and grease the earthing switch control - ■ 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 - ■ - 1 ■ - 15 mn
mechanism

Insulating materials and vents (p.9)

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 fans (MCset 4) - ■ - 3-4 - ■ 1h
(on cubicles according to performance)
Remove the dust from the insulating materials - ■ - 3-4 - ■ 3h

Power circuits (p.10)

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

Control and indication auxiliaries (p.11)

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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Technical reference guides

Conditions for intervention and special equipment.

Please see the available technical reference documents.
MCset4
PE90032

07897546 FR / EN Génie civil – Civil engineering guide.

07897542 FR / EN Notice d’installation – Installation instruction.

07897541 FR / EN Notice d’utilisation – Instruction for use.

NEX24
PE90033

51190295 FO EN Génie civil – Civil engineering guide.

51190297 FO EN Notice d’installation – Installation instruction.

51190298 F0 EN Notice d’utilisation – Instruction for use.

Sepam protection relays

PE90000

301005FR Protection des réseaux électriques – Sepam série 20 – Notice d’utilisation.

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

301006FR Protection des réseaux électriques – Sepam série 40 – Notice d’utilisation.

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

303003FR Protection des réseaux électriques. Sepam série 80 – Installation, utilisation,

mise en service et maintenance. Notice d’utilisation.

303003EN Electrical network protection. Sepam series 80 – Installation, use,

commissionning and maintenance. Operation manual.

Circuit breaker moving part

PE90034

7896901 FR Disjoncteur – Notice d’utilisation SF2 fixe.

7896901EN Circuit breakers – Instructions for use – SF2 fixes.

07897134FR Disjoncteur – Notice d’utilisation – SF1 fixe à commande GMh.

07897134EN Circuit breakers – Instructions for use – Fixed SF1 with GMh operating mechanism.

07897401FE RM6 – Remplacement d’une commande Q – Replacing a Q operating mechanism.

07896866FR Notice d’utilisation. SF disjoncteurs débrochables – MCset 4.

07896866EN Instruction for use. Draw-out SF circuit-breakers in MCset 4.

07897530EN User manual. Evolis circuit-breaker 24 kV.

07897531EN Installation guide. Evolis circuit-breaker 24 kV.

07897591EN User manual. Evolis 24 kV – Earthing truck.

07897608EN Installation guide. Earthing switch up to 24 kV (SMALT).

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DANGER: Risk of electrocution, burns or explosion

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

Failure to comply
Safety and intervention instructions, personal protection equipment, with these safety
tools and indication measures can
cause serious
Please refer to the local regulations and legislation. accidents, or even
prove fatal to
the employees.
PE90037

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For your safety: personal protection equipment

DE90004
DE90002

DE90006

DE90008
Insulating gloves Helmet Shoes
DE90005
DE90003

DE90007

Over-gloves Faceshield … and related products Work clothes

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DE90024 DE90023 DE90022 EN DE90012 DE90011 DE90010 DE90009

PADLO

O
D
C

KE
VAT
1 000 V

NO
D DE

T OPER
V

AT
E
ICE

1 000 V
1 000 V
DE90027 EN DE90026 DE90025 DE90013

20 kV
material
Insulating
For your safety: tools and signs

Isolant
DE90030 DE90029 DE90028 EN DE90017 DE90016 DE90015 DE90014

1 000 V
500 V

24 kV

DE90034 DE90033 EN DE90032 DE90031 DE90021 DE90020 DE90019 DE90018

CO2
9V

24 kV
Insulating material

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Maintenance and Services Guide
Medium-Voltage distribution - 24 kV

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