PIXAir Insulated Vacuum Switchgear PIX upto 25kAWith Roll on Floor Circuit Breaker

Medium Voltage Distribution

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PIXAir Insulated Switchgear

Whether you generate, distribute or use electric power-in today’s economic climate, you need a cost effective solution which is reliable, safe and easy to use.

This version has been optimized for the primary distribution range up to 12 kV/25 kA/2000A.

PIX is equipped with Vacuum Circuit Breaker The fully metal clad design makes this product robust for all applications. It offers space saving and complies strictly with the latest IEC standards.

Industry Utility Oil & Gas

Power Plants Mining and Metals Infrastructure

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Most compact switchgear(minimum width 600 mm) upto 1250 ADesigned for highest standards of operator safety & equipment reliability.All operations carried out directly from front of the unit.New rising-door design of the cubicle makes operation simple and safe.All tests performed according to latest IEC 62271-100 & 62271-200

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Compact 12kV Vacuum Circuit Breaker

3 in 1 pole design of breaker brings consistency for the parameters & eliminates the variations.

Proven mechanical drive.

All test performed according to new IEC62271-100

High operator safety - completely integrated interlocking system

Mechanical indication for all switching positions

Operator is safe in the event of internal arc - All operations with door closed

Internal arc withstand as per new IEC for up to 0.1 second for all 3 compartments

Total safety to the operator working at the cable side.

Time proven mechanism & interrupter technology.

3 in 1 pole design of breaker brings consistency for the parameters & eliminates the variations.

Air clearance in the busbar chamber with no sleeving

All tests performance according to the latest IEC 62271-200

Partition class : PM

Loss in service continuity category : LSC2B

Internal arc classification : IAC AFLR 25kA 0.1s, for entire panel.

Applied StandardsPIX switchgear units meet following standards and regulations :

Switchgear IEC 62271-200 & IEC 62271-1Internal arc classification (IAC), LSC 2B IEC 62271-200Circuit-breaker IEC 62271-100Current transformers IEC 60441-1Voltage transformers IEC 60442-2Protection against accidental contact, foreign bodies and water IEC 60529

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Very compact cubicle & light weight breaker for easy maneuverability for easy erection & commissioning.

Simple & user friendly racking & interlocking systems.

Viewing window for cable & breaker chambers.

Head room in cable compartment > 600mm for fixing power cables

CT mounting provides easy access to the secondary terminal & makes replacement much easier if & when required.

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RatingsType PIXRated Voltage upto 12kVRated Continuous Current upto 2000 ARated Frequency 50 HzRated Interrupting Current upto 26.3 kARated Making Current upto 65.75 kApRated Short Time Current upto 26.3 kA for 3 sec.Operating Duty O-0.3 sec-CO-3min-COApplicable Standards IEC 62271-100 / 200 & IEC 62271-1Power Frequency Withstand Voltage 28 kV Impulse Withstand Voltage 75 kVpDegree Of Protection IP4X as per IEC 60529Type Of Mechanism Motor charged, Stored energy, Spring operatedRated Single Capacitor Bank 400ARated Cable Charging Current 50A

Technical Overview

DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHTS

Width mm 600 for rated current < 1250 A800 for rated current < 2000 A

Depth mm 1850Height mm 2300 (low voltage cabinet 1000 mm)

Depth and Height of Panel

Feeder panel with circuit-breaker < 1250 600 800

Bus section coupler circuit-breaker 2000 800 1200

Bus Riser Panel < 1250 600 650

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Busbar Metering Panel - 600 650

Panel Type Rated Current (A)*

Panel width (mm)

Weight approx** (kg)

*The rated current refers to the feeder circuit.**3x voltage transformer (optional) : + approx. 120 kg

Temperature Class "Minus 5 indoors"*Min / max ambient temperature -5 / 40 deg C*Average value over 24 hours 35 deg CAverage relative humidity: 24 hour / 1 month < 95 / 90Installation altitude above sea-level < 1000m* other values available on request

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Ambient conditions in accordance with IEC 62271-1

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PIX with roll on floor circuit-breaker truck1 Instrument Chamber2 Breaker Chamber3 CT & Cable Chamber4 Busbar Chamber5 Busbar Spout (R, Y & B Phase)6 Circuit Spout7 Lifting Arrangement8 Main Earthing Arrangement9 Shutter Arrangement10 Racking Arrangement11 Epoxy Cast CT. 12 Trolly for Floor Mounted CB13 Insulating Sheet Protection14 Cable Termination Point15 Pressure Relief Flap

Panel Design

PIX operating facia1 Key insertion for door

lock2 Viewing Window3 Orifice to insert rod for

breaker opening4 Rack in / out insertion5 Orifice to insert rod for

breaker closing6 Door handle 7 Rating plate

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Single Line Desription

Bus section coupler panel- Circuit-breaker truck HVX (1)- Optional current transformer (2)

Panel VariantsThe illustrations show the panel types with their respective basic equipment.

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Branch-circuit panel- Circuit - breaker truck HVX (1)- Optional voltage transformers (2)

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Bus voltage transformer - Voltage transformers (1)

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Bus riser panel - Optional voltage transformers (1)

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With the truck in "service" position, it is not possible to open the front door.

Without connecting the LV plug into the truck, it is not possible to rack-in the truck into

Interlock Function of interlock

Panel safety interlocksA list of basic interlocks to enhance operator safety are described below :

Between truck and low voltage plug "service" position.

With the switchgear compartment door open, it is not possible to rack-in the truck into the "service" position.

Between the truck and the front door

It is not possible to rack-in the CB from "test" to "service" position in "Closed" condition.Movement of Circuit Breaker

The LV plug cannot be removed while the truck is in the "service" position.

It is also not possible to rack-out the CB from "test" to "service" position

It is not possible to "close" the CB in the transit position.

in "Closed" condition.

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Switchgear Room

Dimension in the switchgear room (example)

Grounding and Foundation details

Standard ground plan & foundation drawing for PIX panel

* Drawings not to scale : not to be use for actual construction work

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Packing, Handling and StorageShipping units?

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Packaging

Transport

The conditions and types of transport have been stipulated in the contract details. The type of packaging depends on the type of transport and the storage conditions.

The panels are delivered individually and are fastened on pallets.

The trucks are delivered within the panels. They are in "disconnected" position.

The standard accessories are included.

The panels are delivered in upright position.

Packaging for Road & Rail Transport:The panels are placed on wooden pallets and wrapped in plastic film.

The panel may only be transported on a pallet. The entire length of the forks must be placed.

Packed in PE protectivefilm on a pallet

Transport using a forklift truck

Crane transport of a cubicle1 Fasten front lifting bracket to the

cubicle with screw M82 Fasten rear lifting bracket to the

cubicle with screw M83 Crane ropes / chains with hooks

Transport on rollers

If the panels are not installed immediately after delivery, they can be stored under the following conditions:

Panels must be stored in vertical position, and must not be stacked.Storage only admissible indoors.Switchgear panels and accessories must be stored in packed conditions

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Packaging for Air & Sea Transport: The panels are placed on wooden crates, and wrapped under heat sealing films with desiccant bags.

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A full-fledged R&D team and a well equiped laboratory constantly endeavors to develop new features in our product range. Panel modifications to meet specific customer requirement can also be carried out.

High emphasis is given on the quality of the incoming material, and strict control of the production processes ensures good quality product is delivered to the customer. The facility is ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and OHSAS Certified.

Manufacturing facility in India

PIX switchgear with withdrawable circuit breaker is manufactured at the state of art green field facility in Vadodara and Kolkata, India. Both facilities have the capability to cater domestic as well as export markets. The facility at Vadodara houses sheet metal fabrication and busbar machining processes in addition to switchgear assembly.

The facility is designed to work according to world class manufacturing practices. A departure from the traditional batch production concept to single piece flow concept enhances the productivity.

Factory has complete high voltage testing facilities and a dedicated FAT area for costumers to inspect the functionality of complete switch boards.

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Schneider Electric Infrastucture LimitedMilestone 87, Vadodara- Halol Highway,Villlage : Kotambi, Post : Jarod,Vadodara- 391510, Gujarat , IndiaTel. : +91 (0) 2668 663150

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As standards, specifications and designs change from time to time, please ask for confirmation of the information given in this publication

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Publishing : Schneider Electric Infrastructure LimitedDesign : Manish ArtPrinting : Made in India

08-2013