CBGS-0 Gas-Insulated Switchgear

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 CBGS-0 Gas-Insulated Circuit Breaker
Switchgear Unit up to 38 kV
Energy supply reliability is our challenge
At Schneider Electric, we are constantly developing and improving our products and services. Advantages
Our aim is to satisfy our customers’ high demands for a reliable electrical power supply while
• Save up to 70% of
producing highly efficient yet economical transmission and distribution equipment.
footprint compared
The UL listed, gas-insulated circuit breaker switchgear CBGS-0 is compact and easy to install to traditional air
and operate. The SF6 blanket, solidly insulated busbar and cable connections help protect the insulated switchgear
internal configuration of the medium voltage components from environmental influences which
• No SF6 gas
improves resistance to arc flash events.
handling required
during installation
Easy, innovative, and economical • Shielded solid
CBGS-0 is the optimal solution for a variety of applications from transformer substations to insulated busbar
primary power supplies. CBGS-0 is suited for mining, petrochemical oil and gas industries, system minimizes
renewable installations, and container substations. the likelihood of
phase to phase
CBGS-0 is a unique and innovative concept with ratings up to 38 kV, 2,000 A, and 31.5 kA. It is faults and arc flash.
available with configurations using mains and feeders, ties, and cable sections. Primary fused
• Intuitive operation
voltage transformers and current transformers are available as well.
with integral safety
This compact and modular switchgear offers both flexibility and a long, low-maintenance service interlocks
life. It is an excellent choice for any location, including those with limited space or harsh
• 10 year
environmental conditions.
maintenance cycle
CBGS-0 is economical as assembly, expansions, and disassembly occur on site in a • UL listed to IEEE
straightforward fashion. CBGS-0 uses a grounded and shielded solid insulated bus system C37.20.3
installed in the top rear part of the switchgear, outside the SF6 gas compartment, allowing for
system changes without gas handling on site.

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 Reliability Reduced Footprint
• Installation, extension, replacement, and • Compact base form factor with 24” width up
maintenance, all without SF6 handling on-site. to 38kV.
• Monitoring equipment included for each gas • Up to 70% footprint savings versus traditional
compartment, and individual pressure relief air insulated switchgear designs
devices for each circuit breaker. • Designed for front access only
• Minimal static and dynamic seals for the • Reduced space requirements due to SF6 and
SF6 tank. solid dielectrics
• Shielded solid insulated main bussing using
silicone-rubber dielectric. Reduced Total Cost of Ownership
• Increased protection of the medium voltage
• Maintenance-free gas tank made of stainless
components from environmental contaminants
steel
such as
»» moisture • 10 year switchgear maintenance cycle
»» dust/dirt
»» chemicals/solvents Ecological
»» rodents/vermin • No SF6 gas handling during assembly or
maintenance
System Integrity • Use of recyclable materials for efficient
disposal at service life end including the SF6.
• No exposed live medium voltage components
• RoHS compliant
• Reduced likelihood of arc flash or phase to
phase faults
• Minimized human interaction due to long
maintenance cycle CBGS-0

• Built in interlocking to block inadvertent

operation
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 Busbar Compartment
Greater simplicity of installation using the solid insulated silicone- Improved switchgear management
rubber busbar — no on-site gas handling during
assembly
Isolated from the circuit breaker tank and low voltage cabinet, the busbar system
is composed of busbar lengths, end connectors, tee connectors, and end caps. CBGS-0 does not require on-site gas
Busbars extend continuously through the length of the switchgear and easily handling for assembly or expansion work. The
transition from one section to another. The busbar is a round, copper conductor, circuit breaker compartment is delivered to
plug-in type that is grounded and shielded within a silicone-rubber insulation and the site of installation with the rated filling
is connected to the circuit breaker compartment by means of singlepole pressure. The gas-filled compartment is
screwed bushing. Like the sealed-for-life circuit breaker compartment, the factory tested for leakage. If necessary, a
busbar does not require any maintenance. It enables assembly without gas work switchgear section addition or replacement is
at the installation site and allows the switchgear line-up to be extended in a very possible without gas handling and without
quick and simple way, with minimal outage required. interference of the gas-filled compartments.

Further benefits of this busbar system include: Options allow for diversity of sections
• Single pole configuration helps prevent phase-to-phase faults The versatile modules enable implementation
• Hermetically sealed SF6 circuit breaker compartment and the grounded and of a variety of switchgear configurations:
shielded solid insulated bus system helps protect components from • Circuit breaker sections for incoming and
aggressive environmental conditions and the ingress of foreign objects outgoing feeders with insulated dead-
• Optional current transformers mounted on the busbar break bolted elbow cable connections
• Voltage transformer with isolating device on
Reduced space requirement MV side and transformer grounding feature

CBGS-0 helps to minimize the cost of investment due to its space saving design. • Bus tie with circuit breaker including
Replacement of older, conventional switchgear units by CBGS-0 in existing busbar risers and integrated busbar
rooms is possible through step-by-step commissioning of the CBGS-0 panels grounding
while disassembling the existing switchgear. This process minimizes downtime
for the electrical power supply.

CBGS-0 switchgear has been designed for front access-only installations. It does
not require a rear access aisle. Operating and maintenance procedures for the
low voltage components and structure can be performed from the front and side.

Details of the Busbar System

1. Busbar connection
1,200 A 2,000 A
2. Insulation plug
3. Cross adapter
5 4 3 11 5 4 3 11
4. Busbar
2 1 9 10 2 9 10 5. Covering cap
6. Bushing
8 8
7. Threaded bolt
13 8. Contact shell
7 12
9. Nut
6 10. Washer
1
11. Insulating plug
7 12 3 12. Ground strand
13. Intermediate
connection

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 Circuit breakers Ergonomic operation
CBGS-0’s fixed mounted circuit breaker is Mechanical operation is performed the same way
available in two forms; either with vacuum as conventional air insulated switchgear with
interrupting bottles or SF6 interrupting bottles for stationary switching devices. Separate
load and fault interruption. mechanical controls and indicators are available
for the following functions:
The vacuum bottle circuit breaker is a common,
modern application of contact interrupting • Circuit breaker OPEN/CLOSE
technology balancing interrupting time, fault • Isolation switch OPEN/CLOSE
interruption ratings, and cost. Vacuum bottles are a
proven method for long term load and fault • Cable/Busbar grounding switch OPEN/CLOSE
Control Panel
interrupting in the medium voltage applications. The mechanical control panel is located at an
operator-friendly height and arranged in a
The SF6 interrupting bottle breaker works on the
recessed position on the switchgear front. The
basis of the “puffer” type principle in SF6 which is
operating area is clearly visible without control
used as a breaking and insulating medium. Each
elements protruding from the switchgear front.
of the three poles is independently enclosed in a
low relative pressure system and does not require
filling during equipment’s life. Low voltage cabinet
Both breaker types are standardized for 10,000 Low voltage devices for protection, control, and
mechanical operations and 5 cycle interruption monitoring as well as terminal strips are installed in
using charged spring actuation and have been the spacious low voltage cabinet. The rugged door
designed and tested to the IEEE C37.04, C37.06, of the low voltage cabinet accommodates the
and C37.09 standards. devices required for operation of a switchgear
section. The basic model of the metal-enclosed,
low voltage switch cabinet mounted on the section
is 31.5 in. high (total section height of 92.5 in.).
The interface to the section on the low voltage end
is a pluggable design.

Cable compartment
The metal-enclosed cable connection
compartment is easily accessible on the front of
the switchgear, and allows for easy access for
pulling and terminating cables. The CBGS-0 cable
connection system uses dead-break bolted elbow
CBGS-0 Circuit Breaker, SF1P style connections in order to limit potential
exposure to live components.

Verifying voltage presence

Bushing Connections
CBGS-0 switchgear is provided with a live line
indicator (LLI) installed in the front panels and The cable bushings are Type C according to
capacitive divider installed in the output bushings. CENELEC EN 50180 and 50181 which uses
Each of the LLI’s three lamps will illuminate to completely insulated and shielded elbow or tee
indicate voltage presence in the cable style connections for incoming and outgoing
corresponding to the indicated phase. The LLI will cables as well as surge arrestors. Each bushing
indicate voltage when the equipment is energized. allows for the depth of up to four elbows in the
cable compartment.

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 General Architecture
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clear reset

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Low Voltage Main busbar system Stainless steel SF6 Power cable Instrument
Cabinet: with shielded solid tank (2.5 mm): compartment: Transformers
insulation system:
1. LV cable 6. Pressure relief valve 10. Power cable 12. Current
intersection tray 4. Busbar current 7. Three position connectors transformers
2. Protection, transformers disconnect and 11. Live line indicator 13. Voltage
metering, (optional) grounding switch (LLI) transformers
automation, and 5. Busbar voltage 8. Circuit breaker 14. Voltage
control devices transformers transformer
(optional) 9. Circuit breaker and
3. Isolation switch disconnect switch disconnect switch
monitoring operating 15. SF6 Pressure
camera port mechanism Gauge
16. Switchgear
nameplate
17. Rear exhaust duct

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 Functional Units
Disconnecting Fused bus
Main/feeder Bus section* Bus riser*
switch VT section**

52 52

Nominal voltage (kV) 15, 27, 38 15, 27, 38 15, 27, 38 15, 27, 38 15, 27, 38

Busbar system rated

1,200/2,000 1,200/2,000 1,200/2,000 1,200/2,000 1,200/2,000
current (A)

Outgoing rated current (A) 1,200/2,000 1,200/2,000 1,200/2,000 1,200/2,000

2 sec. withstand
25 – 31.5 25 – 31.5 25 – 31.5 25 – 31.5 Limited by the fuse
current (kA)
* Two options: busbar or cable connection.
** Used for primary fused potential transformer.

Dimensions and weight

Modular functional units Main/feeder, bus section Bus riser, disconnecting switch VT auxiliary section

Continuous Current Rating 1,200 A 2,000 A 1,200 A 2,000 A Not Applicable

Width 23.5 (598) 47.2 (1,198) 23.5 (598) 47.2 (1,198) 23.5 (598)
Dimensions
Depth 55.1 (1,400) 55.1 (1,400) 55.1 (1,400) 55.1 (1,400) 55.1 (1,400)
in. (mm)
Height 92.5 (2,350) 92.5 (2,350) 92.5 (2,350) 92.5 (2,350) 92.5 (2,350)

Weight lb. (kg) 1,598 (725) 2,249 (1,020) 1,058 (480) 2,052 (930) 926 (420)

General electrical characteristics*

Rated voltage kV 27 38

Power frequency, 60 Hz (kV) 60 70/80

Rated insulation level
Lightning impulse withstand voltage (kV peak) 125 150/170

Busbar system (A) 1,200/2,000

Rated normal current
Incoming/outgoing (A) 1,200/2,000

Rated interrupting short circuit current (kA) 25/31.5

Rated momentary withstand short circuit current (kA peak) 65/82

Short time withstand current (kA/s) Max 25/2 – 31.5/2

Gas pressure at 20 ºC (psi) 18.85

Standard degrees of HV Compartment IP65

protection LV Compartment IP3X – IP41
* Designed, manufactured, and tested in accordance with and meets the applicable ANSI/IEEE and NFPA 70 requirements.

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July 2019
Document Number 6047BR1901

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