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SF6 insulated RMU
Medium Voltage Switchgear
Secondary Distribution
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Efacec MV Switchgear

Efacec is a leading company in Portugal and a worldwide reference in the development of

solutions for Power Generation, Transmission, Distribution and use of electrical energy in the
field of High and Medium Voltage.
Efacec MV Switchgear has experienced teams in the development of medium and high voltage
equipment using advanced 3D modeling software and simulation of equipment behavior
when operating under extreme conditions. A strict quality system was implemented, with an
emphasis on the continuous equipment improvement and manufacturing processes. To meet
the highest industrial manufacturing standards, Efacec MV Switchgea presents:

• Flexible manufacturing lines, with advanced technology integration to increase the efficiency
and to ensure high quality standards;
• Laboratories for development testing and type tests;
• Planning exact processes, production and logistics to raise responsiveness;
• Flexibility in adapting our product ranges to the most diverse and demanding needs of the market;
• Equipment certification at independent international laboratories.

We are audited and certified by the highest standards of quality and management:

ISO 9001, ISO 14001, OHSAS 18001 and also certified according to the reference of Research,
Development and Innovation NP 4457:2007.

With a wide and complete product portfolio for high and medium voltage switchgear Efacec is Spain
renowned for its expertise in terms of flexibility and customization of its solutions and products, the
ability to understand the requirements and propose appropriate solutions to each project.

Portugal
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Description

The Fluofix GC is a part of the range of modular and compact cubicles, for indoor installation,
with SF6 insulation suitable for Medium Voltage networks up to 38,5 kV. Its Secondary Distribution
application ranges from Power Generation (Wind, Photovoltaic, among others) to Energy
Distribution for various industries and applications.

Its typical applications are:

• Transformer substations;
• Sectioning substations;
• Public and private distribution substations.

Design Features

• SF6 insulated compact and modular switchgear;

• Stainless steel tank;
• Developed according to the international Standard IEC 62271-200;
• Insensitive to environmental conditions;
• Resistant against Internal arc;
• Equipped with Switch-Disconnector, fuses and/or vacuum circuit breaker;
• Increased electrical and mechanical life (classes E3 and M2);
• Reduced dimensions and weights;
• Easy to install;
• Simplicity of operation;
• Possibility of remote control and monitoring;
• No maintenance.
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Features

The Fluofix GC tank is constructed from stainless steel and filled with SF6 gas with 0.3 bar
of relative pressure. This equipment’s leakproofness is guaranteed by several routine tests.
The expected lifetime is 30 years.

Its modular and compact construction for easy installation due to its size and weight enables the
coupling unit to be extensible, at the installation site, without any handling of gas.

The extendable units are provided with an insulating protective cover for each phase, which
should be only withdrawn when the two units are being coupled.

The fuse tubes are mounted in an horizontal position, with access from the front.

The FLUOFIX GC cubicles are insensitive to harsh environmental conditions, they have a long
service life and the active parts do not require maintenance due to full gas insulation.

Safety, easy operation and reduced dimensions are also aspects that characterize the FLUOFIX GC
as a high quality product.
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Technical data

Electrical Data

Rated voltage 12 kV 17.5 kV 25 kV 38,5 kV

Insulation level
Power frequency (50 Hz – 1 min) 28 kV 38 kV 50 kV 80 kV
Lightning impulse (1,2 / 50 μs) 75 kV 95 kV 125 kV 180 kV

Rated current
Busbar 400 A / 630 A 400 A / 630 A 400 A / 630 A 400 A / 630 A
Incoming/Outgoing 400 A / 630 A 400 A / 630 A 400 A / 630 A 400 A / 630 A
Protection by fuses 200 A 200 A 200 A 200 A
Protection by circuit breaker 400 A / 630 A 400 A / 630 A 400 A / 630 A 400 A / 630 A

Short circuit current 16 kA (3s) 16 kA (3s) 16 kA (3s) 16 kA (3s)

20 kA (1s) 20 kA (1s) 20 kA (1s) 20 kA (1s)

Short circuit making current 40 kA 40 kA 40 kA 40 kA

50 kA 50 kA 50 kA 50 kA

Frequency 50/60 Hz 50/60 Hz 50/60 Hz 50/60 Hz

Internal arc (IAC A-FL) up to 20kA (1s) up to 20kA (1s) up to 20kA (1s) up to 20kA (1s)

Ambient temperature -25 to 40 ºC -25 to 40 ºC -25 to 40 ºC -25 to 40 ºC

Nominal filling pressure (20ºC) 0,3 bar rel 0,3 bar rel 0,3 bar rel 0,3 bar rel

Service continuity loss category LSC 2A (according to IEC 62271-200)

Separation class PI (according to IEC 62271-200)

Protection degree (IEC 60529 and EN 50102) IP65 ( medium-voltage compartment)

IP3XC (control mechanism compartment)
IP 3XC (cables compartment)
IK09 (medium-voltage compartment)
IK08 (control and cables compartment)

Units up to 25 kV

Dimensions mm Dimensions mm
Modular units Compact units
Model IS CIS DC SB TT M DB IS+CIS 2IS+CIS 2IS+SB 3IS 2IS+DC 2IS+2CIS 3IS+CIS 3IS+2CIS 4IS

Width 370 450 450 450 500 750 820 820 1190 1190 1110 1190 1640 1560 2010 1480

Heigth 1279 1279 1279 1279 1279 1279 1279 1279 1279 1279 1279 1279 1279 1279 1279 1279

Depth 727 727 727 727 727 892 727 727 727 727 727 727 727 727 727 727
Mass kg Mass kg
Weight 125 155 155 115 220 140 215 200 290 290 270 290 400 380 490 360

Units up to 38,5 kV

Dimensions mm Dimensions mm
Modular units Compact units
Model IS CIS DC SB M IS+CIS 2IS+CIS 2IS+DC 2IS+SB 3IS 2IS+2CIS 3IS+CIS 3IS+2CIS 4IS+CIS 4IS

Width 450 450 450 450 1000 900 1350 1350 1350 1350 1800 1800 2250 2250 1800

Heigth 1729 1729 1729 1729 1729 1729 1729 1729 1729 1729 1729 1729 1729 1729 1729

Depth 900 900 900 900 1155 900 900 900 900 900 900 900 900 900 900
Mass kg Mass kg

Weight 230 250 250 185 225 330 480 550 465 430 640 610 770 750 575
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Cubicles functions

IS CIS

Switch Disconnector (IS) Transformer Protection (CIS)

Incoming/outgoing cubicle equipped with Cubicle for transformer protection by MV fuses,
ISFG Switch-Disconnector (CI1 operation equipped with Fuse holder and ISFG Switch-
mechanism). Disconnector (CI2 operation mechanism)

DC SB

Cables Protection (DC) Bus Section (SB)

Cables Protection Unit equipped with a Bus Section unit equipped with ISFG
vacuum breaker DIVAC (CDV operation Switch-Disconnector (CI1 operation mechanism).
mechanism) and ISFG Switch-Disconnector
(CI1 operation mechanism).

M CD

Measure (M) Direct Incoming (CD)

Measure unit. Equipped with current and Unit that allows the direct coupling between the
voltage transformers with direct connection cables and the busbar.
to the upper busbar.

DB TT

Busbar Protection (DB) Voltage Transformer (TT)

Cubicle for protection of busbar and Cubicle for voltage measuring with VT’s
measuring the current and/or voltage. protection by fuses.

Versions are available with busbar output to

the right or left.

Compact cubicles

The available FLUOFIX GC compact configurations are obtained by combining the basic functions.
Compact FLUOFIX GC units can be extensible or non-extensible.
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Types of settings

2IS+CIS 2IS+SB

Includes on the same Includes on the same monoblock

monoblock both functions: both functions
Switch-Disconnector (IS) and Switch-Disconnector (IS) and a Bus
Transformer protection by section (SB).
fuse (CIS).

3IS 2IS+DC

Includes in the same Includes in the same monoblock

monoblock three two Switch-disconnector functions
Switch-Disconnector (IS) and a Cable protection by
functions (IS). circuit breaker (DC).

2IS+2CIS 3IS+CIS

Includes in the same monoblock Includes in the same monoblock

two Switch-disconnector three Switch-Disconnector
functions (IS) and two functions (IS) and a Transformer
Transformer protection fuse fuse protection function (CIS).
functions (CIS).

3IS+2CIS Other configurations

Includes in the same Other configurations can be made by request.

monoblock three
Switch-disconnector
functions (IS) and two
Transformer fuse protection
functions (CIS).
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Overview of modular units

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1 Accessories for lifting the cubicle

2
2 Operation mechanisms compartment
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3 Ground circuit connection

4 Door for access to MV cable compartment

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5 Stainless steel tank
3
6 Low voltage compartment

9 7 Voltage presence signalling

8 Fuseholders in epoxy resin

4
10 9 Access panel to fuses

10 MV cables fastening

Operation mechanisms overview

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9
5 14
2
17

15
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13

8 6 11 16
12

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7

Commands panel view

1 Lever for the manual operation of the Switch-Disconnector or Earthing Switch 10 Earthing Switch command

2 Switch-Disconnector status indicator 11 Slot to put the Switch-Disconnector maneuver lever

3 Front panel fixing screws 12 Switch command (command type CI1 with IS function)

4 Lock for the Earthing Switch interlocking in the “opened” position (optional) 13 Slot to put the Earthing Switch maneuver key interlock

5 Lock for the Earthing Switch interlocking in the ”closed” position(optional) 14 Pressure manometer SF6

6 Lock for the Switch-Disconnector interlocking in the “opened” position (optional) 15 Locking shutter to insert the lever

7 Voltage presence neon light indicator 16 Switch command (command type CI2 with CIS function)

8 Slot to put the interlock Switch-Disconnector maneuver key 17 Button to open ISFG Switch manually (only for CIS functions with CI2)

9 Slot to put the Earthing Switch maneuver lever

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Type Functional principle Application examples

CI1(M) “Tumbler” type operating mechanism. Used on IS functions, with the function arrival/departure it enables to insert or remove
Opening and closing operations are manually or electrically performed with high speed a portion of the service networking. The CI1 (M) command allows the remote control
independent from the operator’s action. of the Switch-Disconnector ISFG.
(Recharging time <= 2 s at Un)

CI2(M) “Tumbler” type operating mechanism. Used on CIS functions, with a transformer’s protection function using fuses fitted with
Equipped with stored-energy spring system exclusively for opening. The closing operation ISFG Switch-Disconnector. Switch tripping by means of one or more Fuses.
is followed by a recharge operation that enables an eventual opening operation in less Switch tripping due to transformers protection relays. The CI2 command allows the
than 100 ms through a release magnet, a fuse or a push-button. remote control of the ISFG Switch-Disconnector.

CI3(M) Command equipped with the restraint system for the opening and closing (through “Normal Emergency” solutions.
energy stored in springs). Switch tripping by means of one or more Fuses (a load protection by combined fuse).
Allows to perform opening and closing operations in a short time (<100 ms) by the CI3 (M) allows open/close operations by remote control.
action of push button, electromagnet or striker fuse.

CS1(M) Double function operating mechanism with dependent operation for the SF switch and Enables the simultaneous control of two SF switches (DB panels).
independent operations for the cable Earthing switch (DC panels).

CDV(M) The three poles activity command is the type of stored energy in springs. It allows the control and maneuver of the DIVAC breaker.
The opening and closing of the circuit breaker are held by their stored energy in springs,
and it is mechanically connected to the maneuver shaft and to the movable contact of
the vacuum ampoules. Available in manual or motorized version.

Tumbler mechanism operation principle.

The lever maneuver charges a spring beyond a balanced position.
In this position the spring is released abruptly, distending independently from the operator.

Available options for commands

Interlocks padlock

This type of locking consists in the use of padlocks to prevent the access to the lever entry slot.
B
All switches and disconnectors commands are prepared to receive padlocks.
B
A

A
A Switch open
B Earthing switch open

Interlocks lock

This type of locking consists in the use of locks to prevent the access to the lever entry slot.
C
Each lock has a key which can only be removed in the jammed position. C

It is possible (optionally) to place 3 locks, which can do the following jams: B

B
A
A
A Switch-Disconnector opened
B Earthing Switch opened
C Earthing Switch closed
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Electrical equipment

The Divac circuit breakers are indoor, consisting of three poles which use cutting in vacuum
technology, intended to be applied individually in single tank installations or integrated into
separate modules configurations.

Its operation principle of the vacuum arc self-extinguishing technology, combined with a simple
and robust construction ensures them a high reliability.

The Switch-Disconnectors and Circuit Breakers operation mechanisms can be equipped with
motorization, shunt trip opening, signaling microswitches or other suitable equipment to the
remote control unit.

Optionally, it is possible to add an extra Low Voltage compartment allowing the other necessary
equipment installation.

Voltage presence indication and phase agreement device

The FLUOFIX GC units have light indication of voltage presence at L1, L2, L3, mounted on the
front control panel. The indicators also have easily accessible test points for checking the phase
agreement by mobile phase agreement device.

Function IS Function IS

Phase agreement control device

Connecting to the electrical earth circuit

All FLUOFIX GC components (busbar, cable connections, fuses, etc.) are interconnected and
earth-connected through a common circuit. See the connection point of the common bar in the
diagram of the image below.

Connection points of common Earth bars

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Fuse current definition

HRC backup-fuses are manufactured according to IEC 43625 60282/DIN.

For a maximum ambient temperature of 40º C the maximum dissipated power is: 55 W *.

Power Transformes (kVA)

100 125 160 200 250 315 400 500 630 800 1000 1250

10/11 16 A 16 A 20 A 25 A 31.5 A 40 A 50 A 63 A 80 A 100 A 125 A 160 A

Rated Current IN (**)

13,8 10 A 16 A 16 A 20 A 25 A 31.5 A 40 A 50 A 63 A 80 A 100 A 125 A
Primary Voltage
Transformer (kV)

15 10 A 10 A 16 A 16 A 20 A 25 A 31.5 A 40 A 50 A 63 A 80 A (*)

20 10 A 10 A 16 A 16 A 16 A 20 A 25 A 31.5 A 40 A 50 A 63 A 80 A

24/25 10 A 10 A 10 A 16 A 16 A 20 A 25 A 31.5 A 40 A 50 A 63 A 80 A

30 10 A 10 A 10 A 10 A 10 A 16 A 16 A 20 A 25 A 31.5A 40 A 50 A
(*)The fuse should consider power losses set limits (indicated on the fuses documentation).
(**) For (IN at: –5ºC ≤T ≤+40ºC) and for power transformers > 1000 kVa the maximum overcurrent service is 1.2 IS.

Maintenance

FLUOFIX GC is a product that doesn’t need maintenance, since all active parts and the primary circuit are inside the tank filled with SF6. However, after
prolonged period out of operation or when there is an interruption of service, it is recommended to carry out some operations:

• Visual inspection to confirm the good condition of the equipment;

• Checking the correct control and interlock operations;
• Verification of the correct placement of cable connectors.
Headquarters
Efacec Energia, Máquinas e Equipamentos Eléctricos, S.A.
Switchgear Unit
Apart. 1018
4466-952 S. Mamede de Infesta
Portugal
Phone: + 351 229 562 300
Fax: + 351 229 562 961
Email: efacecamt@efacec.com

Due to the continuous development, the characteristics may change without notice. Not valid as a contractual item.

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