Aspect AIS GIS

Design standards IEC (e.g. IEC 62271-1, IEC (e.g. IEC 62271-1,
IEC 62271-200, IEC IEC 62271-200, IEC
62271-100 etc) 62271-100 etc)

Media used for Busbar insulation Air SF6

Media used for Switching Air, Oil, SF6 or SF6 or Vacuum

Vacuum

Dimensions/physical size/footprint Relatively larger, as Relatively smaller (some

clearances are in Air, times combining more
thus some safe than one function in one
clearances must be gas tank thus
maintained to satisfy considerably reducing
the dielectric overall line-up
performance. dimensions/footprint)
Sensitivity to environment/pollution Moderate, pollution & Excellent, gas tank
humidity can have usually with high ingress
some effects on protection (e.g. IP67) with
insulation that is very little sensitivity to
exposed in air environment, humidity,
even altitude
Maintenance requirement Moderate Minimal, because the
busbars & switching units
are both completely
sealed thus limiting the
need for insulation
cleaning & need for user
intervention.
Need for gas pressure monitoring Might be required only Might be required only for
for switching devices both busbars & switching
incorporating SF6 gas devices incorporating
SF6 gas
Modularity/Extension Modular by nature of its Modularity depend on the
design, future function design of the range,
units can be generally future extension shall be
added via simple taken into consideration
extension process at early stages, adding of
without specific future function units can
limitations. be realized with some
In other words, AIS limitation regarding the
offers more flexibility number of extensions.
toward extension &
upgrades
Type of execution with switching devices Fixed or draw-out Fixed
according to design

Cable termination requirements No specific Specific cable

requirements, normal terminations required to
cable termination types maintain proper insulation
can be used with reduced air
clearances in cable
connection compartment