Electrical network management

Medium Voltage

Merlin Gerin Talus Range

MV substation control unit
Talus 200 I
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Contents

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Introduction

Applications
Advantages

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Descriptions

The enclosure
The rack

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Functional description

The control module

Automation
Internal fault detector
Communication
Power supply
Configuration

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General characteristics
Installation

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Mounting
Mounting of transmission and miscellaneous devices
Wiring diagrams
Wiring devices
Accessories

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Selection guide

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Control unit selection

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Ordering information

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Applications

TALUS 200 I is a control unit for MV substations in secondary distribution

networks. Along with the MV substation it allows telecontrol and/or automated
network management.
Talus 200 I is a reliable, autonomous unit which allows reconfiguration of the
networ k either remotely or automatically following a fault.
Talus 200 I incorporates within a single unit all the functions necessar y for
remote substation operation, namely:
c Communications with the remote control centre
c Interface with the MV switchgear
c Detection of phase-to-phase faults
c Detection of earth faults
c Uninterruptible power supply for all the substation components
c Optional automated reconfiguration
c Local display and control.
Along with transfor mer stations or networ k points, it allows overall telecontrol
and automated management.
Distributed throughout the network, these remote ter minal units, close to the
electrical switchgear, act as permanent sensors/actuators of the telecontrol
system.

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MV Ring
Communication network
Telecontrol centre

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Advantages

Dedicated substation telecontrol unit

guaranteeing you:
- reliability and availability
- simplicity
- economy
Wide experience in this area with more than
45,000 devices in service.

Simplified implementation and operation

c High level of integration
v factory integration of all functions in a single item of equipment, including fault
detectors
v Talus 200 I complies with EMC and climatic standards
v with its connection and implementation accessories Talus 200 I offers the
advantages of a high level of integration with the switchgear.
c Opening to a wide variety of telecontrol systems
Talus 200 I already incorporates the IEC 870-5-101, DNP3, Modbus, HNZ
and WISP+ protocols.
Management of communications by a dedicated module allo ws easy adaptation
of a new protocol without interfering with the operation and control side.
c Opening to all communication medium types
The Talus 200 I enclosure has a slot where all types of communications media can
be installed: radio, PSTN, power line carrier, optical fibre.

Guaranteed continuity of service

c Talus 200 I guarantees continuity of service for several hours for operating
the switchgear and comm unicating with the control centre.
c An integrated energy workshop provides the power supply to:
v the switchgear motor isation
v the data transmission equipment (modems, radio, RTU, etc.)
v the fault detectors.
c Talus 200 I perfor ms continuous self-testing.
This ensures preventive maintenance and guarantees the availability of the
equipment.
Where a fault is detected, an alar m is generated and can be sent to the control
station.

The best cost / performance ratio

c Designed to facilitate the operations of power distributors and to optimise the
quality of the power distr ibuted, Talus 200 also reduces your costs:
v of ownership, thanks to the modularity of its range of 1 to 16 switches and the
modularity of the fault detectors
v of installation, thanks to its simple connection and implementation
v of maintenance, thanks to the numerous self-test routines with feedback to the
control centre, allowing a preventive maintenance operation to be put into action
v of operation: Talus 200 does not require periodic maintenance.

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The enclosure

The equipment comes in the form of a basic enclosure which houses all
the functional elements for the control of 4 switches and an optional enclosure for
the expansion to 16 switches.
These enclosures, which are 100% stainless steel and have individual
compar tments, ensure compliance with EMC standards. The enclosure is fitted
with a padlocking system.
All data relating to the state of the switches, the fault currents and the power
supplies, is visible without opening the enclosure on the front of the control rack.

Basic enclosure
The equipment comes in the form
of a wall-mounted, metal enclosure

The basic enclosure consists of:

c 6U rack grouping all the electronic modules
c Module for external acquisitions and interfacing with the switchgear
c Back-up batteries and the power transfor mer
c Space for the transmission interface (not supplied)
c A casing fixed below the enclosure allows fitting of the polarised connectors
for the link with the electrical control of the switches.
Cable glands allow insertion of the cables and a pin provides the connection
to the substation earth.

Expandable up to 16 channels
c Expansion to more than 4 channels is by addition of an expansion enclosure
comprising additional 4-channels management modules.

8 channels enclosure

c The management module consists of the control unit and the switchgear
interface module. The var ious types of control modules can be mixed and
matched.
c The expansion enclosure, supplied empty or fitted with a single 4-channels
module, allows integration of external equipment (measurement centre,
protection relays, etc.).
c It is supplied with one or two sliding side grilles for securing the equipment.

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The rack

The basic rack

The rack includes 3 functional modules:
c The energy workshop module
Provides the power supplies of the enclosure, the switchgear motor, the data
transmission equipment, the battery charging and the associated self-monitoring.
c The communication and telecontrol module
Manages the communications with the telecontrol centre and the data
transmission modem.
c The local control and operation module
Manages all the functions except for communications.

The expansion rack

c The expansion rack supports 3 modules, each managing 4 switches.
Each module contains a front panel for local control, a CPU card and switchgear
interface card located below the rack.
c Each 4 channels control module has a configuration socket.
A single module is fitted with the "local/remote" control.

4 channels rac k

c A short expansion rack, intended for a configuration of 8 channels maximum,

allows space to be freed up for installing var ious items of equipment in
the enclosure. It provides a 12 Vdc supply and a MODBUS serial link.

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The control module

The control module comprises a minimum of one control unit and one switchgear
interface. It can support the following options:
c Local operation panel (T200-FA)
c Internal fault detectors (T200-TM)
c Automation software.
Talus 200 supports up to 4 control modules for the configurations managing
16 switches.

Central Processing Unit

The central processing unit manages all functions except for the communication
functions.

Electrical control of the MV switch

c Either by a telecontrol action from the telecontrol centre
c Or by a local operator command (pushbutton)
c Or by a command from the internal automation of the Talus 200.

Indications

Connection of the
microcomputer to the front
socket allows consultation of the
internal information and
configuration at the time of
implementation.

Talus 200 monitors its own operating state and the substation data.
The results of this monitoring activate the indications and time-stamped events.
The indications can be viewed on the front of the rack, available to the control
centre or accessible from the portable maintenance PC.

Indications

F.P.

PC

Su

open/closed position (1 to 16)

earth switch position (1 to 16)
free input (6 to 24)
phase fault (channels 1 to 16)
earth fault (channels 1 to 16)
local
immediate AC supply OFF
delayed AC supply OFF
charger fault
battery fault
switch supply OFF
telecom supply
MODBUS communications fault

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c (*)
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sectionaliser automation option

automation in service
automation out of service
automation activated

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changeover switch automation option

automation in service
automation out of service
input voltage 1 present
input voltage 2 present
transfer locked

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F.P.: front panels of the TALUS 200.

PC: equipment status menu of the "Talus 200 - Configuration and Diagnostics softw are".
Su.: telecontrol supervisor.
(*): on the operating module, the phase fault and earth fault indications are grouped on the same indicator
lamp (1 lamp per channel).

Internal events
The control module manages the internal events and ensures that they are
time-stamped for system maintenance purposes.

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The control module

Switchgear interface
The interface module ensures that orders are passed to the switches
and the acquisition of external infor mation.
c Capacity: 1 to 4 MV switches per module
v open position - closed position
v earth sectioning position
v input free unless changeover switch option
These inputs are connected to the switch connecting cables.
c Power supply: 24 or 48 Vdc (depending on model).
c Controls
v opening or closing orders by polarity 0V or +V (configurable) for a period of 3 s ,
via a relay contact
v outputs protected against short-circuits (fuse).
c Information on the switchgear received by polarity 0V
Catching time: 20 ms.
c Additional information
v 6 standardised digital inputs
v 1 digital input for RESET function of the fault detectors
v 1 relay output for RESET of an external fault detector
v 1 powered output for periodic lighting of an external indicator lamp indicating
detection of a fault current (6 V, 100 mA; maximum range of indicator lamp: 50 m;
connected via 1.5 mm2 copper cable; flashing period: 1 s).
These inputs are connected to a screw-ter minal strip located in the enclosure.
Note: in the case of configurations with more than 4 channels, a single interface
module provides the inputs/outputs associated with the fault detectors
(RESET, external lamp).

c Connection
v 1 polarised connector per MV switch
v 1 screw terminal strip for additional digital inputs.
c Measurement acquisition and fault detection modules
The interface module supports 1 daughter board for measurement acquisition or
external fault detector, for each MV switchgear.

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The control module

Operating panel
General functions
The operating panel allows:
c Display of information and states by means of coloured LED's
v device fault LED: gathers the different possible internal faults:
- battery charger fault
- battery fault
- loss of communication with the communication module
- switchgear motorisation power supply fault
- data transmission equipment power failure.
Detailed information is available by connection of the PC locally should
the LED light;
v operating mode local or remote
v for each channel
- FPI (Fault Passage Indicator): indicates the detection of the flow of the fault
current throughout the output
- switch position: open/closed
- earth switch closed;
v with automation (as an option)
- automation ON/OFF
- locked
- incomming voltage 1 and 2 present (changeover switch)
- automation activated.
c Selecting local or remote operating mode
A rotary switch allows selection of the operating mode:
v local:
operation from the local operating panel is validated. Any order coming from the
remote centre is locked
v remote:
local operation is not possible.
c Switch control
For local control of opening/closing of the output the rotary switch must be in the
"local" position.
To avoid incorrect oper ation, in order to validate a local control, the operator
must press the control button and the "validation" button simultaneously.
c Deleting the fault detector indications
RESET button: operation of this button causes the resetting to zero of all the
fault detectors.
c Testing the fault detectors
TEST button: operation of this button causes the activation of a test of all the
internal electronics of the fault detection function.
The FPI indicator lamps and the output for an external lamp are activated.

Types of panels
Var ious types of operating panels can be fitted according to the configuration of
the Talus 200.
c Control panel for 1 channel
c Control panel for 2 channels
c Control panel for 4 channels
c Control panel for 4 channels without "local/remote"
c Control panel for 2 channels with automation
c Control panel for 4 channels with automation.

Operation without control panel

Expansion module
4 channels front panel

Auto change-over
2 channels front panel

Talus 200 can operate without a control panel. In this case, the control module
consists solely of a socket for connection to a portable configuration and
maintenance PC.
Connection of the PC to this socket causes an automatic switch to "local" mode.
The switch opening and closing orders can be controlled from this PC.

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Automation

The automation of the Talus 200 is factory pre-set. It requires no programming

on-site.

current
execution time

c The automation can be put in/out of operation via the local panel and can be
disabled by means of the configurator.

Id
voltage
dips

c Manual operation of the switches remains possible under the following

conditions:
v automation out of ser vice
v switch in local mode.

In

time

c Configurable parameters:
v number of faults: from 1 to 4
v execution time: from 20 s to 4 min in 5 s steps
v automation ON/OFF

Sectionaliser
The sectionaliser automation serves to open the switch following a predefined
number of faults (from 1 to 4) during the voltage dips of the header switch
reclosing system.
c The automation counts the number of fault current detections followed by
a voltage failure. It sends an open order if:
v the switch is closed
v the f ault has disappeared
v the MV voltage is absent.
c The automation is reset to zero at the end of the execution time.

Changeover switch
Vn

The changeover switch automation provides control and automatic management

of the sources in the MV secondary distribution netw ork. It is associated with
voltage presence detectors VD3H.

Voltage SW2
O
Voltage SW1
Vn

Operating modes
c The operating mode is selected using the Talus 200 configurator.

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SW1
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T1
T1

SW2 C
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c Semi-Auto mode SW1>SW2, (SW2>SW1)

Change over only from SW1(or SW2) to standby channel.

Semi-Auto operating mode

Voltage SW1
Vn
O

c Auto SW1 or Auto SW2 mode

Channel 1 or 2 has prior ity if the MV voltage which it is carrying is correct.
Following a changeover, return to the priority channel takes place if the
MV voltage on this channel is correct for a timeout of T2.

Changeover sequence

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c Semi-Auto mode, SW1< >SW2

When the voltage disappears on the channel in service, the automation switches to
the other channel after a timeout T1. The automation does not return to the channel
initially in service, except in case of voltage drop on the channel in service.

T1

C
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SW1

SW2

T2

Auto-SW1 operating mode

c configurable parameters:
v operating mode: semi-auto, auto-SW1, auto-SW2
v T1: 1 to 60 s in 0.1 s steps
v T2: 10 to 60 s in 1 s steps
v automation ON/OFF
v motorisation:
- standard (control time = 2.2 s)
- CI2 (control time = 0.1 s).

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c The changeover takes place if the following conditions are met

v automation is ON
v SW1 or SW2 closed
v "tr ansfer lock" absent
v "ear thing switch" absent on both channels
v MV voltage absent from the channel in service
v MV voltage present on the other channel.
c Return to the main channel for the "AUTO" modes takes place if
v the pr iority channel is open
v the MV voltage on the priority channel is correct for the timeout T2.
The close order on the standby channel is given following repor ting of the
opening of the channel in service.

Source transfer locking

A digital input allows the passing of orders coming from the local panel,
from the automation and from the telecontrol supervisor to be prohibited.
Generally, this input is connected to the circuit-breaker downstream.

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Fault current detector

Detection of the passing of a fault current is provided either by an integrated fault

detector or by an external system.
It is possible to mix the two types of detectors on the same control unit.
Recognition of the type of detector is automatic.

Internal fault detector

Detection of the passing of a fault current is carried out between phases and/or
between phases and ear th.
This detection is provided by the internal FPI option comprising a measurement
processing unit which also carries out the measurement of the load current on
the MV line.
c The fault detection and MV current measurement functions require
measurement kits to be fitted comprising:
v phase toroids and/or a homopolar toroid depending on the characteristics of
the neutral system of the networ k and the MV cables
- 3 phases current kit
- 2 phases and 1 homopolar kit
- 1 homopolar kit;
v "current acquisition" modules. These are cards mounted on the switchgear
interface module which carry out the direct acquisition and electrical isolation of
the signal coming from the current transfor mers without using a transducer.

T200-AC

T200-AD

c Acquisition modules for external or internal current

detection:
v T200-AC or ACH: current measurement
v T200- AD: acquisition of information coming from
an exter nal detector.

c The fault detection is modular for each channel.

The acquisition kit is automatically recognized by the CPU and the configurator.
c The detection thresholds are configurable:
The fault current detection thresholds depends on the choosen kit.
They are configurable channel by channel via a microcomputer link.
c The faults are memorised and per iodic lighting of an external indicator lamp
is provided for. The memorised faults can be erased:
v by remote control
v after a timeout configurable for each channel at between 15 minutes and
2 hours in steps of 15 minutes
v by return of the AC supply, configurable channel by channel
v by a manual operation on the operating panel
v by external action,
(fault detection reset dry contact loop, catching time: 20 ms).
c The current on the line is measured
This function allows the telecontrol station to be informed of the instantaneous
distribution of the load over the transmission networ k
v measurement is carried out by the toroids of the integrated fault detector
v the measurement is accessible locally on the PC connected to the central
processing unit
v scale: 0 to 750 A
v accuracy: 3 %
v digitalisation: 8 bits.

Note: if no measurement is needed the T200-TM option is not necessary.

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Fault current detector

Characteristics

detection type
voltage measurement
fault detection threshold
phase
earth
adjustment (channel by channel)
phase
earth
consideration time
config-urable channel by channel
release threshold
withstand of limiting values
RESET disabling time after
consideration of fault

Cables

Accuracy

insulated single-pole

three-pole

insulated single-pole

3 phase toroids opening

or 3 toroids closed
phase-phase
homopolar standard
yes

1 homopolar toroid
opening
homopolar
standard or sensitive
no

2 phase toroid and

1 homopolar toroid
phase-phase
sensitive homopolar
yes

3%

100 to 750 A
20 to 160 A

no phase FD step
20 to 160 A or 2 to 25 A

100 to 750 A
2 to 25 A

3%
5%

steps of 50 A
steps of 5 A

pas de 50 A
steps of 5 A or 1 A
2 to 25 A, in steps of 1 A
from 50 to 500 ms, in steps of 25 ms

95% of tripping threshold

20 ms for
I = 1.2 x threshold
3%

10 kA - 1 s
3s

10%

External fault detector

c TALUS 200 can interface with external fault detectors via the intermediary
of T200-AD "digital acquisition" modules:
v acquisition of a phase fault
v acquisition of two homopolar faults (directional f ault detector)
v acquisition by dry contact loop
v pulse consideration time: 20 ms.
c Characteristics
v display of faults and per iodic lighting of an external indicator lamp
v resetting to zero of the external fault detector ("Fault reset output" loop):
- by telecontrol
- by manual action on the local panel module
- by external action
(fault detection reset input dr y contact loop, consideration time 20 ms)
c These acquisition modules are mounted on the interface module instead and
in the place of the current acquisition modules.

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Communication

Communications with the telecontrol system are provided by the

communications module. The communications module is either a protocol
conver ter or an interface between the central processing unit and the telecontrol
centre. The protocol for exchanges between the central processing unit and the
communications module is MODBUS.

The range of protocols

The protocol converter

modules are configured
locally by a portable PC
connected to their front panel.

c The range of protocols is constantly changing, but it consists of the following

protocols as a minimum:
v IEC 870-5-101
Permanent and non-permanent link, PSTN or direct line, recall on alarm
management
v DNP 3.0: level 1
Permanent and non-permanent link, radio connection, PSTN or direct line, recall
on alarm management
v MODBUS 1
RS232 or RS485 type permanent serial link, configurable by jumpers
v MODBUS 2
Permanent and non-permanent serial link, modem, radio or PSTN connection,
recall on alarm management
v WISP+
Permanent and non-permanent serial link, PSTN, packet switched, direct line or
radio link, recall on alarm management
v HNZ
Non-permanent serial link, modem included in the interface as an option
(T200-RTC, T200-RAD)
v other protocols, please enquire.

The communications modules

Communication module
Optional
integral modem

Three types of module can be identified:

"RTU access" interfaces

c These modules provide the wired interface between the central processing unit
and an external RTU via a connection terminal strip.

RS 232
RS 485

Modem
L.S./F.O.

Radio

Modem
PLC

PSTN

Simple electrical interface

c This module carries out conversion of the signals from the central processing
unit to RS232 or RS485 signals.

Protocol converter
GSM

Radio
modem
Modem
PSTN

c This module provides time-stamping of events and full management of data

transmission according to the protocol selected.
c Chronological time-stamping of events:
v any change in state generates a time-stamped and memorised event.
The storage capacity is 200 events; when the chronology is full, the most recent
event deletes the oldest. A special "event loss" event is then introduced into the
chronology
v time setting takes place either locally with the por table PC or via the
telecontrol system if the protocol allows this
v the time-stamped events can only be consulted from the control centre.
c Spontaneous transmission of alarms:
v the alarms and positions of the switches can be transmitted spontaneously the
moment there is a change of state
v this function is configurable individually.

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Communication

c Select before execute

Any telecontrol order requires a double transmission:
v selection
v execution.
A telecontrol order is only considered following checking of receipt of both
transmissions. The time betw een selection and execution is a maximum of
20 seconds. This function can be activated/desactivated from the configurator.
c Protocol analyser
The equipment incorporates a protocol analyser function (with specific frame
decoding).
This analyser allows observation of the frames exchanged with the control centre.
The protocol analyser is accessible from the microcomputer connected to the
communications module.
c Management of data transmission equipment
v integral modem:
depending on the protocol selected and the communications networ k,
the communications module may incorporate a dial-up or radio modem
v external modem:
management of dial-up, packet-switched, LS, Radio, GSM modems
(modem interface, line looping, repetition, collisions) by HAYES commands.

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MODBUS local communications

For configurations equipped with a protocol conver ter, it is possible to connect
devices communicating with Talus 200 such as SEPAM 1000+ protections or
measurement centres.
c Communication
MODBUS protocol, RS485 serial link.
c Connection
A 9-pin "D" type connector is accessible on the left-hand panel of the enclosures.

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c Capacity
Talus 200 can only manage a limited:
v number of slave devices
v infor mations by device.

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Power supply

The power workshop

c The power workshop provides the backed-up operating voltages:
v for the motorised control of the MV circuit breaker (48/24 Vdc)
v for the electronic cards of the unit
v for the modems and radios of the transmission systems (12 Vdc).
Batteries ensure the operation of the entire substation in the absence of the
mains supply.
The power workshop consists of a microprocessor which is responsible for
monitor ing the voltages and optimising the service life of the batteries.
Per iodic monitoring of the battery state triggers an end of ser vice life alarm in
order to instigate preventive maintenance of the batteries.
c Characteristics
v 230 Vac (10%) - 50 Hz - 80 VA maximum
v HPC/1A/gF (10 x 38 mm) fuse protection
v screw connection to fuse-holder
v isolation provided by transformer.
c Monitoring
v the absence of the AC supply is detected when the voltage is less than
160 Vac 10 Vac
v following a failure, the supply to the equipment will be restored automatically
when the AC voltage returns
v an immediate and timed-out signal is generated.
The "delayed voltage absence" signal is activated after a timeout which is
configurable at between 30 minutes and 4 hours in steps of 15 min utes. It allows
generation of an alarm event when the mains supply has not resumed at the end
of the time-out.
c Mechanical earth
The mechanical earth is connected to the 0 V or the electrical earth of the
assembly.
Power supply
Charger 2
36 V

Unit supply

3 batter ies
36 V / 7 Ah
48 V
switchgear

12 V
Control unit

Charger 1
12 V

2 batteries
12 V / 7 Ah
12 V
Telecom

c Characteristics
v voltage delivered at between 10.8 Vdc and 14.8 Vdc
v protection by a semi-delayed 0.8 A fuse, on the power supply module .
c Monitoring
v the monitoring of the 12 Vdc generates "charger fault" information when the
voltage is greater than 14.8 Vdc 0.2 Vdc or less than 11.2 Vdc 0,1 Vdc.
v when the 12 Vdc voltage drops below 10.8 Vdc 0.1 Vdc for more than
5 minutes, the gener al power supply to the equipment (12 Vdc and 24 or 48 Vdc)
is interrupted in order to avoid total discharge of the batteries.

48 Vdc switchgear motor supply

c Characteristics
v voltage delivered at between 43.2 Vdc and 59 Vdc
v current : standby current consumption, 6 A for 12 s
v protection against short-circuits by delayed 10A fuse placed on the interface
module.
c Monitoring
v the 48 V dc monitoring generates the "charger fault" infor mation when the
voltage is higher than 59 Vdc 1 Vdc or lower than 44.8 Vdc 1 Vdc
v when the 48 Vdc voltage drops below 43.2 Vdc 1 Vdc for more than
5 minutes, the 48 Vdc supply to the equipment is interrupted in order to avoid
total discharge of the batter ies.

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Power supply

24 Vdc switchgear motor supply

c Characteristics
v voltage between 21.6 Vdc and 29.6 Vdc
v current: standby current consumption, 10 A for 7 s
v protection against short-circuits by a 10 A delayed fuse placed on the interface
module.
c Monitoring
v monitoring of the 24 Vdc generates the "charger fault" information when the
voltage is higher than 29.6 Vdc 0.2 Vdc or lower than 22.4 Vdc 0.2 Vdc
v when the 24 Vdc voltage drops below 21.6 Vdc 0.2 Vdc for more than
5 minutes, the 24 Vdc supply to the equipment is interrupted in order to avoid
total discharge of the batteries.

Transmission power supply

c Characteristics
v voltage between 10.8 Vdc and 14.8 Vdc
v current available: 1 A permanent, 7 A max
v protected by a delayed 4 A fuse located on the right side of the rack.
c Monitoring
In the event of consumption in excess of 1.3 A 0.3 A for more than 3 minutes,
the transmission power supply circuit is interrupted.
In this case the power supplies must be restored locally.

Batteries
Characteristics
Lead batteries, of the sealed type and requiring no maintenance
v 48 Vdc model:
5 batteries 12 Vdc / 7 Ah fitted in series/parallel
v 24 Vdc model:
3 batteries 12 Vdc / 7 Ah fitted in series/parallel
v charging time: 24 hours
v lifetime: greater than 3 years
v back-up time:
- 16 h without mains voltage for Talus 200 I 4 channels and radio transmission
- 8 h without mains voltage for Talus 200 I 16 channels and radio transmission
- possibility of running 10 O/C cycles at end of back-up time (in the normal
scenario the batteries are fully charged before the AC power supply is lost).

Monitoring

Par ticular attention is paid to the batteries; their availability is tested ever y
12 hours. An unsatisfactory battery test (insufficient capacity) increments
a counter and, conversely, a satisfactory test decrements this counter.
When the counter reaches 10, the "battery fault" message is displayed (a battery is
declared faulty if it remains out of operation for at least 120 consecutive hours).
This message warns the operator of the need for action (batteries at end of
service life, problems with charging, etc).

Battery test

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Configuration

Configuration and diagnostics of the Talus 200 control module and comms
module are carr ied out by connection of a portable PC.
The addresses and data are predetermined in order to avoid configuration
errors.

TALUS 200 CPU

PROM v4.01
PARAMETERS SETUP
Name : ??????

Fault detection

Automatism

Delayed AC supply OFF : 2h

Configuration of the control module

SAVE CONFIGURATION : OK
Cancel
EVENT FUNCTION
Display events

Erase events

DIAGNOSTIC
Equipment states

MODBUS analyser

Setup time

c For enclosures with more than 4 channels the configuration is carried out for
each control module.

Fault detection

FAULT DETECTION
Phase level :
Earth level :

c Connection of the configurator to the central processing unit allows the

definition of the following parameters:
v substation name
v delayed voltage absence
v fault detector adjustment
v automation parameterisation (option)
v time setting
v clock stopping.

SW1 SW2

SW3

200 A 200 A
80 A
80 A

200 A
80 A

c If the equipment is stored for long periods, it is recommended to stop the clock
in order to prolong the life of the lithium battery (10 years).

Diagnostics

Minimum fault duration :

200ms 200ms 200ms

Each 4 channels management module has its own configuration and

maintenance functions.

AUTOMATIC FAULT RESET

After AC supply ON :
After delay :

yes
2h

The configurator connected to the central processing unit allows access to the
following diagnostics information for 4 channels:

yes
2h

yes
2h

ESCAPE = Exit

Equipment states
SW1
------[ ]---->

SW2
------[---]---->
200 A

Phase fault
Earth fault
Status

SW3
------[---]---->

Phase fault
Earth fault
Status

Switch control

Equipment fault
Charger fault
Battery fault
Switchgear supply OFF
Telecomms supply OFF
MODBUS comms failure

SW4
------[---]---->
115 A
Phase fault
Earth fault
Status

Select SW
Confirm selection
CAncel selection
Local
Immediate AC supply OFF
Delayed AC supply OFF

D. input 2
D. input 1
D. input 3

ESCAPE = Exit

Display events
Starts events
1 - 96/10/25 12:10:05.32 - General startup
2 - 96/10/25 12:10:05.43 - Leaving local mode
End of 2 events

c Display of measurements and states

v state of the switch:
- open ( | )
- closed ( --- )
- position of the ear thing switch
v memorised fault current detections:
- phase fault
- earth fault
v current measurement
v equipment faults:
- equipment fault
- charger fault
- battery fault
- switchgear supply OFF
- telecomms supply OFF
- MODBUS comms failure
v operating mode: Local
v immediate and delayed AC supply OFF
v input states: digital inputs 1 to 6.
c Retrieval of archived system events
v the number of time-stamped events which can be logged is 100
v events are deleted by selecting the delete option in the main menu.

Local control of switchgears

The equipment states screen provides local control order for switchgears and
automation.

ESCAPE = Exit

c Safety control with double order

v switch selection
v execute selection.
c Maximum cable length: 15 m.

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Configuration

Configuration of the communications module

TALUS 200 Comms card MODBUS

The configurator connected to the module allows the definition of the following
parameters

PROM V1.00
PARAMETERS SETUP
MODBUS adress
: 100
MODBUS sub-address : 0
Modem type : Direct

Comms Parameters

Alarm Parameters
SAVE CONFIGURATION : OK
cancel
DIAGNOSTIC
MODBUS analyser

Modem states

Comms parameters

c Alarms
v the alarms and the positions of the disconnection devices can be transmitted
spontaneously when there is a change of state
v this function can be selected individually for each alarm.
Please refer to the user guide for more details.

Modem : Hayes
Host baud rate
: 9600 bauds
Dialing type
: Pulse
Host tel number (main)
: ????????
Host tel number (standby)
: ????????
Dial up delay time
(0 s = random value)

c Modem
v card address
v type of modem:
- Hayes
- permanent link
v telephone number of the control centre (HAYES modem only):
- main number
- back-up number
v automatic call delay:
- 1 st call
- 2 nd call
- 3 rd call
v modem initialisation sequence.

- first attempt
: 1s
- second attempt : 1 mn
- third attempt
: 2 mn

Modem init : &B1E0Q0V1&C1&D2X4S0=2S2=25

Factory modem init

Alarm parameters
SWITCH ALARM
Switch 1 : no
Switch 3 : no

Switch 2 : yes
Switch 4 : no

SINGLE STATE REMOTE INDICATION ALARM

Phase fault SW1
Earth fault SW1 A
Earth fault SW1 B
Phase fault SW2
Earth fault SW2 A
Earth fault SW3 B
Phase fault SW3
Earth fault SW3 A
Earth fault SW3 B
Phase fault SW4
Earth fault SW4 A
Earth fault SW4 B
Local
Immediate AC supply OFF
Delayed AC supply OFF

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: no
: no
: no
: no
: no
: no
: no
: no
: no
: no
: no
: no
: no
: no
: no

Status SW1
Status SW2
Status SW3
Status SW4
Digital input 1
Digital input 2
Digital input 3
Digital input 4
Digital input 5
Digital input 6
Equipment fault
Charger fault
Battery fault
SW supply OFF

: yes
: yes
: yes
: yes
: yes
: yes
: yes
: yes
: yes
: yes
: yes
: yes
: yes
: yes

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characteristics

Capacity
controllable switch
information by switch

1 to 16 channels
opening/closing orders
open/closed positions
"status" earthing section switch

additional information

6 digital inputs per control module

characteristics

230 Vac (10 %), 50 Hz, 80 VA

(others on request)
by transfor mer
12 Vdc (1 A permanent)
24 Vdc or 48 Vdc
sealed lead
2 or 3 batteries 7Ah ( in serial)
2 batteries 7AH (In parallel)
16 h + 10 O/C cycles (Talus 200 4 channels)

Energy workshop
AC supply

Supply
Battery

insulation
telecomms
motorisation
type
capacity
back-up time

from -15C to +55 C

monitoring

full discharge, periodic tests

Characteristics constructives
Dielectric

Electromagnetic

Climatic

Mechanical

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AC supply input

IEC 60 255-5

CT input

IEC 60 255-5

rapid transients
pulse
electrostatic discharges
electrical fields
radio frequency in MC
50 Hz magnetic fields
operating temperature
relative humidity
salt spray
storage temperature
vibrations
dimensions (Talus 2 channels)
weight
protection

IEC 61 000-4-4
IEC 61 000-4-2
IEC 61 000-4-3
IEC 61 000-4-6
IEC 61 000-4-8

IEC 600 68-2-2

IEC 600 68-2-5
HxWxD
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insulation (50 Hz / 1mn): 10 kV

impulse wave (1.2 / 50): 20 kV
insulation (50 Hz / 1 min): 2 kV
impulse wave (1.2 / 50): 8 kV
level 4: 2.5 kV (common mode),
1 kV (differential mode)
level 4: 8 kV at contact
80 MHz to 1 GHz - 10 V/m
0.15 MHz to 80 MHz - 10 Vrms
30 A/m
-15C to +55 C
less than 95 % at 40 C
96 h
-25 C to +70 C
10 to Hz; 2 g or 0.30 min peak to peak
670 mm x 310 mm x 335 mm
50 kg
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Mounting

Dimensions, fixing
1 to 4 channels enclosure
310 mm

670 mm

560 mm

520 mm

250 mm

335 mm

*
*4 channels enclosure: sockets for switchgear connectors are located in an
expansion box under the enclosure.
Enclosure for 1 and 2 channels: the sockets for switchgear connection are
located inside the enclosure.

8 to 16 channels enclosure
560 mm
250 mm

250 mm
335 mm

5 2 0 mm

6 7 0 mm

7 6 0 mm

**

620 mm

**8 channels enclosure hight: one row of socket.

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Mounting of transmission
and miscellaneous devices

Main enclosure
In the top right-hand side of the Talus 200 I a space is available for a
transmission interface (modem, optical fibre, etc.) (cf: A ).
A slide-mounted support offers numerous adaptation possibilities.
c Space available A
H = 300 mm L = 60 mm

D = 220 mm.

c Connection to Talus 200

v the interface 12 Vdc supply is available on the connector located on the r ight
hand side of the rack
v the serial link is available on the SUB-D 9-pin connector located on the r ight
hand side of the rack.
8 channels expansion

Main enclosure

Dept

Dept

hD

hD

A : basic volume for transmission devices.

B : expansion volume for miscellaneous devices: 8 channels version only.

8 channels expansion enclosure

The 8 channels version is provided with a short expansion rack. A free volume is
added for mounting of miscellaneous devices (cf: B ).
c Added space available B
H = 500 mm
L = 180 mm

D = 220 mm.

c Connection
v the interface 12 Vdc supply is available on the connector located on the left
hand side of the rack
v the serial link is available on the SUB-D 9-pin connector located on the left
hand side of the rack.

Empty expansion enclosure

The expansion can be provided empty. It is nevertheless equipped with two slide
mounted suppor ts.

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Wiring diagrams

Connection principle
Extension

Main enclosure
230 Vca

Serial line RS485 Modbus

Contr ol
module

Control
module

Control
module

Control
module

integral
modem
(option)

transmission
equipment

Sepam 1000+

12 Vcc
POWER
SUPPLY
WORKSHOP

PM 600

36 Vcc

B ATTERIES
COMM.

SW1
AC

SW2

SW3

SW4

AD

6 digital
inputs

fault lamp

external
fault
detector

only one local/remote switch per cabinet

fault reset
ext. fault detector
reset

Connection of serial links

Configurator
TxD 2

2 TxD

RxD 3
GND 5

3 RxD

RTS 7

7 RTS

CTS 8

8 CTS

5 GND

Modem
TxD

2 TxD

TxD

2 TxD

RxD

3 RxD
5 GND

RxD

GND 5

GND 5

3 RxD
5 GND

RTS

7 RTS

RTS

7 RTS

CTS

8 CTS

CTS

8 CTS

DTR 4

4 DTR

DTR 4

4 DTR

DSR 6

6 DSR

DSR 6

6 DSR

CD

1 CD

CD

1 CD

No management of CTS, DCD, DSR

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Wiring diagrams

c Talus 200 allows connection to any type

of cell supporting the following
motorisation configurations:
v 1 control for opening
v 1 control for closing
v control pulse duration: 3 s
v 24Vdc or 48 Vdc power supply.

Connection to the switchgears

Connection with 0V control

c The switches can be controlled by

the 0V or +V polarity ( 24Vdc or 48 Vdc
depending on the model).
The choice of control polarity is made by
positioning of the connector J12 on the
interface module.
c Glossary
CC
: close command
OC
: open command
O
: open position
C
: close position
status : earth switch position
MV
: voltage relay presence

C1

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10

0V
CC
OC
O
C
+ Vcc
MV
voltage

+V 0V

SW1

Connection with + V control

C1

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10

0V
CC
OC
O
C
+ Vcc
MV
voltage

+V0V

SW1

Typical connection to RM6 type I, Q D

M

11 -48 V
9 CC
10 OC
8 O
6 C
12 +48 V
16 Status
15
5
7

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10

C1

0V
CC
OC
O
C
+ Vcc
Status

+V0V

SW1

Not forget to cable the bridge between terminals 7, 5, 15 and 11 on the

switchgear terminal strip.

Typical connection to SM6 type

M

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11
10
9
8
7
5

-48 V
CC
OC
O
C
+48 V

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2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10

C1

0V
CC
OC
O
C
+ Vcc
Status

+V0V

SW1

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Wiring diagrams

Connection of current sensors

1 toroid on each phase
T200-AC
1
2
3
4

1 Ja I1
2
I2
I3
3
I4
4

SW1

2 phase toroids, 1 homopolar toroid

T200-AC
1
2
3
4

1 Ja I1
2
I2
I3
3
I4
4

SW1

1 homopolar toroid
T200-AC
1
2
3
4

1 Ja I1
2
I2
I3
3
I4
4

SW1

External fault detector

T200-AD

External
fault
detector

Reset

1 Ja
2
Phase
3
Earth
4
5
A
Earth
6
B

SW1

Connection of digital inputs

Digital input 6
Digital input 5
Digital input 4

Fault reset input

+

Fault indicator
Reset external FPI

Digital input 3
Digital input 2
Digital input 1

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Connection devices

Current acquisition modules

c Current acquisition modules are supplied in the for m of a kit comprising the
measurement toroids, the cable and the associated acquisition card for
installation on the interface module.
c Available references
v T200-Txx: kit with 3 split toroids
v T200-TFxx: kit with 3 closed toroids (special RM6)
v T200-TSxx: kit with 2 phases and one homopolar split toroids
v T200-THxx : kit with 1 homopolar split toroid.
xx = length cables delivered with IP2X connectors polarized
at each end: 3 m, 5 m, 10 m, 15 m.

Split CT

+
Closed CT

+
Cable
3m
5m
10 m
15 m

Acquisition
card

c The phase toroids are of the opening type and have an automatic clamping
system for standard cables of 30 to 55 mm.
c The homopolar toroid is of the opening type with 125 mm.

External Fault Detector Acquisition

Homopolar
Homopolar current acquisition kits

c Acquisition of 3 dry contacts

v 1 phase fault
v 2 earth faults.
c Card supplied without cable
v connection to screw terminal
v installation on the interface module.

External Fault Detector

acquisition card

c Reference: T200-AD

Switchgear connection kit

c The connection kit to be cabled to the cell contains
v 1 polarised connector with 10 pins
v 1 connecting cable with markings: 1.5 mm 2 cables.
This kit is for connection to socket extensions T200-B1, T200-B2, T200-B4.
Switchgear connection cable

c Available references
v T200-CP3: 3 metre cable
v T200-CP5: 5 metre cable
v T200-CP10: 10 metre cable
v T200-CP15: 15 metre cable.

Supplementary devices
External indicator lamp

c External indicator lamp

v a sealed external indicator lamp can be connected to Talus 200 to indicate
memor isation of the flow of a fault current:
- the Talus 200 output is powered for periodic lighting of the indicator lamp
- period 1 s
v characteristics:
- sealed 6V lamp: IP54
- connection by 1.5 mm 2 cable (not supplied)
- visibility range (50 m).
c Reference: T200-LAMP

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Accessories

Configuration and maintenance software

c The software kit includes
v the Talus 200 configuration and maintenance software
v the communication card configuration and maintenance software
v the portable PC connection cable: length 2 m.
Configuration and maintenance
software

c Configuration and maintenance language: english, spanish and french.

c The DOS, WINDOWS 3.1, WINDOWS 95 compatible software is supplied on
disk. When the program is run, the software automatically recognises the card to
which the PC is connected (CPU, comms).
v reference: T200-CFG.

Simulator
c Test socket
The test socket is fitted in place of a cell connection socket on a type I Talus 200.
By looping the control outputs on the position inputs, it allows simulation of the
presence of a switch. These sockets are used dur ing implementation and allow
testing of the complete chain of communication with operation of the switches .
v reference: T200-PT.
Test socket

c Current simulator
v this allows testing of the local operation of Talus 200:
- simulation of a variable phase current of 0 to 750 A
- simulation of a homopolar current of 40 A, 80 A, or 160 A
- simulation of a MV switch and display of its position
v the simulator is supplied with connecting cables:
- current acquisition model connection cable
- 220 Vac mains power cable
- cell interface terminal strip connecting cable
v reference: T200-SIM.

Current simulator

VD3H relay
c The VD3H relay is a phase voltage presence relay intended for incorporation in
the automatic reconfiguration systems such as the source changeover switch.
The VD3H voltage relay allows detection of a missing voltage or a voltage
unbalance between phases on a medium voltage network. It is therefore suitable
for any type of MV networ k.

Voltage presence relay

c Phase voltage monitoring

The signals for each voltage (L1, L2, L3) are compared with 2 thresholds:
v high threshold: simple nominal voltage (Un) - X% indication of cer tain voltage
v low threshold: Un - X% - 400 V: certain voltage absence.
The voltage presence thresholds are factory set according to the service voltage
of the line to be monitored. A label indicates the networ k voltage. The certain
voltage absence threshold can be adjusted by switch from X = 15 % to 50 %
in steps of 5 %.
c Phase voltage unbalanced monitoring
The unbalanced voltage value is calculated with the vectorial sum of the 3
phases voltage . The unbalanced voltage is detected if the phase angle is over Y.
The threshold is set by a switch from Y = 20 to Y = 40 in steps of 5 .

40
35
30
25
20

UR/UN
55 %
51 %
49 %
45 %
42 %

Equivalence between phase

angle and a threshold in voltage
on unbalanced voltage ratio.

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c Presence of voltage indication

v phase voltage presence (VD1, VD2, VD3) are indicated with 3 g reen leds
v unbalanced voltage presence is indicated with a red led
v the output contact is activated in case of presence of the 3 voltage and
absence of the unbalanced voltage
v reference: VD3H.

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Control unit selection

References
Enclosure
T200-CI (1)
T200-CL (2)

1 to 4 channels
8 to 16 channels

T200-CV

empty

Control modules

Talus 200 1 or 2 channels

Enclosure reference: T200-CI

associated socket terminal

T200-1
T200-2

1 switch
2 switches

T200-B1
T200-B2

T200-4

4 switches

T200-B4

Batteries
T200-BAT24

motor isation switch for 24 V

T200-BAT48

motor isation switch for 48 V

Options
T200-FA
T200-TM

local control panel

fault passage detector (measurement processing unit)

Automation
T200-ACO
T200-SEC
(1)
(2)

source changeover switch

sectionaliser function

Single enclosure model T200-CI (Internal for RM6/SM6)

Double enclosure (model T200-CL) is intended for the control of between 8 and 16 switches in the internal version.

Communication

Talus 200 4 channels

Enclosure reference: T200-CI

T200-IEC
T200-DNP

IEC 870-5-101
DNP3.0

T200-MOD1
T200-MOD2

MODB US 1
MODB US 2

T200-WSP
T200-HNZ/R

WISP+
HNZ

T200-RTA1
T200-RTA4

discrete interface for 1 channel

discrete interface for 4 channels

Integral modems
telephone line

T200-RAD

radio

Compatibility
table

Talus 200 8 channels

Enclosure reference: T200-CL

T200-HNZ

T200-RTC

references

Number of channels
1

Enclosure

T200-CI

Control module

T200-CL
T200-1

Automation option
Socket terminal

T200-2
T200-4

T200-A-ACO (*)
T200-A-SEC

c
c

T200-B1
T200-B2
T200-B4

Other

12

16

v
c

v
c

v
c

v
c

c
c

(*) One per Talus 200

v 2 ACO channels and 2 standard channels

Talus 200 16 channels

Enclosure reference: T200-CL

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Number of Talus 200 units:

General information
Documentation

Mains voltage

French

220 Vac

English

Other

Batteries voltage
48 Vdc

Vac

24 Vdc

Spanish

Communication
Communication
protocol

Transmission
system

Modbus 1

Wisp+

Radio

line carrier

Modbus 2

HNZ

RTC

other

IEC

other

LS

DNP3

optical fiber

Transmission network characteristics

Control modules definition

Number of channels
1 channel

2 channels

4 channels

8 channels

12 channels

16 channels

Options
Modules

base

expansion 1 expansion 2 expansion 3

fault detector
sectionnaliser automation
autochange over
sockets
front panel

c For each control module, define the configuration and the options.
c For the expansions it is first necessar y to have selected an enclosure of type T200-CL.

Current acquisition kit (indicate the quantities)

c The acquisition kits include the cable, the measurement toroids and the
acquisition card.
T200-TO

3 m*:

5 m:

10 m:

15 m:

T200-TF

3 m:

5 m:

10 m:

15 m:

T200-TS

3 m:

5 m:

10 m:

15 m:

T200-TH

3 m:

5 m:

10 m:

15 m:

*metres

c The acquisition card can be ordered separately.

Switchgear connection kit

c The connecting cables to the switchgear require terminal strips to be present:
T200-CP

3 m:

5 m:

10 m:

15 m:

Accessories
T200-PT:

T200-Sim:

T200CFG:

VD3H:

T200-LAMP:

Miscellaneous
c Indicate bellow miscellaneous devices to provide

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