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1.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The Xiria switchgear system manufactured by Eaton Holec is fully air insulated and
mounted in a safe metal enclosure. It is provided with fixed built-in vacuum switches
and circuit-breakers and can be applied in networks with a rated voltage of up to
and including 24 kV.
The characteristics of the Xiria system are:
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Xiria switchgear is designed for mounting in indoor areas under normal service
conditions (ambient air temperature, altitude, humidity, etc) as laid down in
IEC60694 clause 2.1.1.
1.1
1.2
Degree of protection
Xiria switchgear complies with IP31D in accordance with IEC60529. This means that
it is under normal service conditions protected against the ingress of objects with a
diameter of 2.5 mm and of horizontally dripping waterdrops. Furthermore all current
carrying parts such as terminal blocks and secondary equipment are protected
against the ingress of objects with a diameter of 1 mm. With the front cover or top
cover removed the protection degree is IP2X.
The primary current carrying parts and the main mechanism are mounted in a fully
sealed enclosure such, that these parts are protected during the whole life cycle of
the switchgear (> 25 years) against the ingress of moisture and dust. This is achieved
by, amongst other things, the application of conditioned air in the sealed enclosure.
The degrees of protection are more than sufficient for application of the
switchgear in indoor areas under normal conditions (ambient air temperature,
altitude, humidity, etc) as laid down in IEC60694 clause 2.1.1.
1.3
Surface treatment
The surface treatment of the sheet steel is carried out according to the powder
coating principle, whereby a thermosetting powder is applied to the sheet steel,
electrostatically with an average layer of minimum fifty micrometers. The powder
used is a combination of epoxy and polyester resin. The advantages of this powder
coating process are the excellent mechanical characteristics, such as high shock and
impact resistance, excellent adhesion, very good elasticity, adequate coverage of
edges and corners and a high resistance to corrosion.
Before the powder coating is applied, the sheet steel parts are degreased in a spray
tunnel and phosphated with 0.4 to 0.8 g/m2 iron phosphate. In this way, a better
adhesion is obtained and undercoat corrosion is prevented.
1.4
base
colour
RAL7047/7001/3005
degree of shine
sg
1.53 g/cm3
adhesion
elasticity
System philosophy
The Xiria system is distinctive due to the combination of fixed built-in vacuum
switches and circuit-breakers, the use of air and synthetic materials as insulation
mediums and the application of electrical field control for optimum dimensioning of
the primary parts. In this way, a high level of compactness is achieved.
Switches or circuit-breakers can be mounted in the panels as well as the changeover
switches for the connection to the main busbars. The primary cables can be earthed
in a safe manner by means of this changeover switch in combination with the shortcircuit making capacity of the switch or circuit-breaker. After this has been
accomplished, work on the cables can commence in the earthed panel in accordance
with the pertaining procedures.
1.4.1
Product range
The product range comprises switches for ring cable connection and circuitbreakers for protected tee-offs. These protected tee-offs can be applied for both
the direct protection of transformers as well as the linking up of cable connections
with several transformers. Switchboards comprising a combination of three or four
of these panels can be supplied, whereby the panel sequence and combinations can be
chosen at will. Consequently, a wide scale of configurations can be installed.
1.4.2
Quality assurance
Xiria switchgear is manufactured and tested in accordance with the procedures as
laid down in ISO 9001-2000. KEMA Registered Quality B.V. checks periodically that
these standards are adhered to. In addition, with respect to its integral
environmental management system, Eaton Holec adheres to ISO 14001.
1.5
System design
A Xiria switchboard comprises several different compartments. In these
compartments are mounted the various functional devices. The functions of these
compartments are described below.
1.5.1
Primary compartment
The primary compartment comprises a fully enclosed metal enclosure in which the
main busbars, the vacuum switches and circuit-breakers, the main mechanisms and
the changeover switches are mounted. The internal parts are notable due to their
special design, whereby use is made of field control. Consequently, the switchgear is
very compact.
The switches and circuit-breakers are provided with Eaton Holec vacuum
interrupters. These interrupters require no maintenance and have been designed for
a trouble-free life cycle of at least 25 years. The switches can be used for both the
switching of cables as well as short-circuit resistant earthing of these cables when
the changeover switch is in the earthed position.
1.5.2
Operating compartment
The operating compartment is fully separated from the primary compartment and
when in service, is only accessible after removal of the top cover of the
switchboard. In this compartment are mounted the operating shafts and trip
interlock of the switches and circuit-breakers, the earth interlock and the
operating handle interlock. The terminals for internal connection of the secondary
apparatus mounted on the front of the operating panel are also located in this
compartment.
If a switchboard is provided with remote control, the auxiliary contacts and trip
coils are also situated in this compartment. If later, modifications to the secondary
circuits are required, this can be easily and safely accomplished by removal of the
front cover.
1.5.3
Auxiliary compartment
The auxiliary compartment is located on the front side of the switchboard and can
be reached by removing the front cover plate above the cable entry doors. The
protection relays for the circuit-breaker panels are mounted in this compartment.
These protection relays can be read, tested and set without the disconnection of
any wiring. If the switchboard is provided with remote control, the terminal blocks
and cable duct are also located in this compartment.
1.5.4
1.5.5
Venting compartment
To comply with IEC 60298 Annex AA, the primary part of the Xiria switchgear is
provided with venting flaps with an outlet in a venting compartment on the rear side.
This compartment is open on the rear and bottom sides to enable pressure from the
primary compartment to be released into the space behind the switchboard and/or
into the cable trench. As an option, pressure relief of the cable compartments can
also be achieved via this venting compartment.
1.6
Interlocks
To ensure safe and faultless operation, Xiria switchgear is provided with the
following interlocks:
1.6.1
Earthing padlock
After a cable has been earthed, the switch or circuit-breaker can be padlocked to
ensure that they cannot be tripped. The cable compartment can be opened when the
cable is earthed.
1.6.2
1.6.3
1.6.4
1.7
Earthing
1.7.1
Earthing system
Xiria switchgear is provided with an earth bar in the cable compartments. The
copper earth bar has a cross-section of 120 mm2 and can be connected during
installation in the switchroom, on the outside of the switchboard, from both sides,
to the distribution network earthing system. Internal earthing via the changeover
switch runs via the metal enclosure of the switchboard and has been fully tested in
compliance with 1EC60298.
1.7.2
Cable earthing
The Xiria panels are provided with an integrated changeover switch that has a
service position and earthing position, in combination with the switch and circuitbreaker, the primary cable can be earthed in a safe and short-circuit resistant
manner.
The switch or circuit-breaker can, when in the earthed position, be protected against
undesired tripping by means of a padlock and an appropriate warning sign can be
attached. The position of the changeover switch and of the vacuum switch and
circuit-breaker is clearly visible through the windows in the front of the
switchboard, thus ensuring optimum safe working conditions for operating personnel.
1.8
Primary components
All primary components are designed in accordance with ISO 9001-2000 and satisfy
the highest quality demands. The primary section of Xiria is completely
maintenance-free. The switches, circuit-breakers and changeover switches have
been developed and manufactured in the Eaton Holec factory in accordance with the
appropriate IEC standards.
1.8.1
Current transformers
The current transformers applied comply with IEC60044-1. The current
transformers for the protection system are mounted behind the cable cones.
Consequently, they do not have to be removed during connection of the primary
cables.
1.8.2
Voltage transformers
The voltage transformers are cast-resin insulated. The primary connection is made by
means of cable to the cable connection points of the circuit-breaker panel. On the
secondary side the transformers are connected to terminals via DIN00 fuses.
Voltage transformers meet the requirements as mentioned in IEC60044-2.
1.8.3
Surge arresters
The switchboard meets the relevant IEC international standards with respect to
system voltages and currents. We remark however that, in case of switching certain
capacitive and inductive currents, overvoltages can occur, which falls outside
specifications. For example, capacitor banks, harmonic filters, motors and
generators especially with small machines and short connection cables.
Such cases need special attention for overvoltages. The application of surge
arresters in this situation is advisable. Mounting can be in the switchboard or near
the connected object. Eaton Holec can advise with respect to the application of
surge arresters, if required.
1.9
Secondary circuit
1.9.1
Secondary equipment
Xiria switchboards are provided with a secondary compartment on the front side in
which terminal blocks, cable ducts and protection relays are located. The secondary
components that give operational information when the switchboard is in service
are mounted on the front of the operating panel. Operation of the switchboard is
normally carried out manually but, as an option, electrical operation with pushbuttons at the front can be supplied when required.
Xiria panels are provided with LED voltage detectors, type VDS according to
IEC61243-5, which detect continuous voltage conditions, in this way, it is possible
to detect whether the cables are energized. The detectors are provided with test
facilities so that the whole circuit can be checked by means of a piezo electrical
voltage tester.
As an option, the circuit-breaker units can be provided with a trip indicator
(tripping by means of the protection relay). Max. demand ammetering (bimetal
system) is also an option on the circuit-breaker panel.
Switch panels can also be provided as an option with an overcurrent indicator.
1.9.2
Secondary wiring
The secondary wiring will be executed with single-core flexible untinned copper wire
with heat resistant grey colored halogen-free insulation. Exceptions to this are the
current transformer circuits for protection and the voltage detector circuit, for
which multiple core halogen-free cables are applied.
The wiring is executed according to our standard for wiring.
The cross section of the wiring applied for current and voltage transformer
circuits for tariff-metering is 2.5 mm2, the other circuits are wired with 1.5 mm2.
- IEC60186 / IEC60044-2
- IEC60282
- EN50181
Above summary gives for some subjects the old and the new standards. Xiria
switchgear is tested according to the lEC standard as applicable at the time of the
type tests. Herewith both the old and the new standards will be used.
1.11
3 panel switchboard
4 panel switchboard
length
height
1110 mm
1305 mm
length
height
1460 mm
1305 mm
1555 mm
1555 mm
depth
600 mm
depth
600 mm
weight
350 kg
weight
430 kg
410 kg
490 kg
For a switchboard with tariff-metering the above mentioned length must be added
with 175 mm or 550 mm depending upon the way of mounting of the secondary
instrument panel. The height is in that situation always 1555 mm.