SM6

MV distribution
factory built assemblies
at your service
Anglais

instructions for
use
CM---CM2---TM cubicles
foreword . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
symbols and conventions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
as per iso 3864---2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
contact the Schneider Electric service unit for diagnosis and advice 4
distribution rules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
safety rules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

general description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
cubicle description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

handling instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
cubicle identification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
accessories list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
handling using slings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
handling using a forklift . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

installation and operation recommendation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

installation instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
preparing the cubicles for switchboard assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
fitting the end panels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
assembling the switchboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
securing to the floor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
layout in the substation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
fitting the busbars . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
fitting the earth bars . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
low voltage connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
fitting the fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

start-up instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
checks before energizing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
operating test before energizing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
indication of LV circuit isolating switch positions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

operating instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
cubicle operation and position indication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
fuse indications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
padlocking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
operating safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

maintenance instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
preventive maintenance, cleaning instructions and power---up . . . . 25
corrective maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
trouble-shooting chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
spare parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
options (please consult us) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
recovery of SF6 gas at end of life . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

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 foreword

symbols and Caution:

conventions you will find all the symbols
below throughout the
document, indicating
the hazard levels
depending on the
different types of situation.

DANGER as per iso 3864---2

DANGER: failure to follow this

instruction will result in death or serious
injury.

WARNING as per iso 3864---2

WARNING: failure to follow this

instruction may result in death or
serious injury.

CAUTION as per iso 3864---2

CAUTION: failure to follow this

instruction may result in injuries.
This alert signal can also be used to indicate
practices that could damage the SM6 unit.

INFORMATION--ADVICE
We draw your attention to this specific point.

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contact the Schneider
Electric service unit for
diagnosis and advice
Call your sales representative who
will put you in contact with
the closest
SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC
group service centre.
You can log on to:
www.schneider-- electric.com
distribution rules
safety rules
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The aim of this publication
is to enable the SM6 unit
to be installed correctly.
CAUTION
All the operations described below
must be performed in compliance
with applicable safety standards,
under the responsibility
of a competent authority.
This document is not a commercial
document.
It is a strictly technical document
drawn up by
Schneider Electric.
WARNING
The contractor must be certified
and authorised to manipulate
and perform work on the SM6
unit.
CAUTION
Only undertake the work after
having read and understood
all the explanations given in this
document.
If you have any difficulty complying
with these rules,
please contact Schneider
Electric.
 general description

cubicle description
CM: metering cubicle
1 : low voltage compartment 2
2 : busbar compartment A
3 : operating mechanism 1
compartment 4
4 : switchgear compartment:
disconnector 3
5 : fuse and voltage transformer
compartment
A : busbar connection pads
B : fuses 5
C : inspection windows
D : front panel D
E : voltage transformers
B

C
E

CM2: metering cubicle

1 : low voltage compartment
2 : busbar compartment
2
3 : operating mechanism A
compartment 1
4 : switchgear compartment:
disconnector 4
5 : fuse and voltage transformer 3
compartment
A : busbar connection pads
B : fuses
C : inspection windows
D : front panel
E : voltage transformers 5
C
B

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TM: HV / LV transformer
cubicle for auxiliaries
1 : low voltage compartment
2
2 : busbar compartment
A 1
3 : operating mechanism
compartment
4
4 : switchgear compartment:
disconnector 3
5 : fuse and voltage transformer
compartment
A : busbar connection pads
B : fuses
C : inspection windows
D : front panel 5 D
E : voltage transformer
B

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 handling instructions

cubicle identification
D3
D2

D1

A : characteristics and serial number :

designation
B : manufacturers name plate
D1: riveted to the front plate
of the operating mechanism
compartment
D2: glued to the back of the front
plate of the low voltage
compartment
D3: glued to the upright of the
frame

accessories list switchboard accessories: cubicle accessories:

(may vary depending on the
cubicles making up the
switchboard)
1 operating lever
2 end panels
1 bag of nuts and bolts for the end
panels (bag S4: 3729744)
1 bag of f ield distributors for
busbars
> 12 kV bag S2: 3729742
or 1 bag of fastening accessories
for busbars
12 kV bag S6: 3729746
1 bag of intercubicle connection
accessories bag S1: 3729745
1 set of busbars
1 earth bar

weight Never attempt to move the cubicle

by exerting force on the control
CM : 190 kg panel.
CM2: 210 kg
TM : 200 kg

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dimensions 35 47

L3 L2 L1

20

1630
1600
870 375 500

940
CM -- TM CM2

handling using slings

L
60
60 MAXI
MAXI

CM -- TM cubicles: CM -- TM cubicles:
L = 375 mm mini. L = 920 mm mini.
With low voltage enclosure and Without low voltage enclosure and
gutter. gutter.
CM2 cubicle: CM2 cubicles:
L = 500 mm mini. L = 970 mm mini.
With low voltage enclosure and Without low voltage enclosure and
gutter. gutter.

handling using a forklift

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storage

70 C

--- 40 C

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 installation and operation
recommendation

switchgear ageing H The need for proper H Ventilation control:

withstand in an MV implementation of connections:
substation depends on 3 the new cold slip---on and
main factors retractable technologies offer ease
of installation, thereby promoting
withstand over time.
Their design enables operation in
polluted environments with harsh
atmospheres.
the grids must be sized according
to power loss in the substation.
These grids must only be placed
near the transformer, so as to
prevent air circulating on the MV
switchboard.

H The influence of the relative

humidity factor:
installation of heating resistors is
essential in climates with high
relative humidity and large
temperature differences.

operation We strongly recommend that you Our service centre is at your

carry out at regular intervals (at disposal at all times:
least roughly every 2 years) a few H To conduct an installation
operating cycles on the diagnosis.
switching devices.
H To suggest the appropriate
maintenance operations.
Outside normal operating
H To offer you maintenance
conditions (between -- 5C and
40C, absence of dust, corrosive contracts.
gas, etc.), we recommend that you H To suggest adaptations.
contact our Groupe Schneider
service centre in order to examine
the measures to be taken to
ensure proper installation
operation.

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 installation instructions

preparing the cubicles F E

for switchboard
assembly
Delivery state:
Earthing switch position upon
delivery: closed A
: bolt+washer
: bolt+washer+nylstop nut

B E
C
D
Remove the front panel A and then
the skids B.
(the bolts cannot be re-used).

Remove the front face of low voltage

enclosure C, and the low voltage
compartment cover D and the. Lifting
rings E and F.

H
G

Remove top plate G. (4 bolts). Remove top plate H.

(cubicle without additional LV
enclosure).

fitting the end panels Fit 10 cage nuts on the wall side of
the cubicle.
preparations (see instructions below)
(only if the cubicle is on the end
of the switchboard) In the case of extension with
Nuts and bolts in bag equipment manufactured
S4: 3729744 before february 1995, the end
(HM6 x 12 bolts only) panel of the existing substation
must be replaced.

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1 2
1 : from the outside of the
cubicle, insert the cage nut in the
square hole.
2 : rotate the cage nut so that it
sits nearly vertically within the
cubicle.
3 4
3 : push the cage nut in the
direction of the arrow so that the
top of the cage clips behind the
panel.
4 : the nut is correctly positioned.

securing the end panel

Explication gave for left
switchboard extremity, do the
same for opposite side.
: bolt + washer
: bolt + washers +nylstop nut

Fit the end plate. Insert the bolts Fit the bolts and the Nylstop nuts.
into the captive nuts

Scew and nylstop nut mounting Fit the second end plate using the
direction. same procedure.
( nut into the cubicle )

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assembling the K L
switchboard M
nuts and bolts in bag
S1: 3729745
(HM6 x 16 bolts only)
: screw+washer+ nut
upper view

K L

Fix the cubicles together. Bolt mounting direction.

(the additional screws are for
mounting the earth collector)
K : left ---hand cubicle
L : right ---hand cubicle
M : to join the 2 cubicles.
Screw HM6x60 to tighten moderately.
Tightening torque : 6 Nm.

securing to the floor

50

(nuts and bolts not included) 50

840

740

840

740

12,3x12,3 12,3x12,3
50

50

15 345 15 15 470 15
375 500

layout in the substation

(*) minimum clearance for 100mm* 100mm*
trouble-free operation
CM CM
CM2 CM2
TM TM

20mm 20mm

Switchboard installed to the right Switchboard installed to the left

of a wall. of a wall.

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fitting the busbars accessories bag : tools:
versions >12 kV S2 : 3729742. 1 torque wrench (1 to 50 Nm.)
versions 12 kV S6 : 3729746. 1 reduction gear (1/4 --- 3/8)
1 socket connector (6 mm)
after installing the cubicles 1 hexagon male socket (6mm) or
in their operating location 1 hexagonal female socket .

Busbar connection. Version 12 kV, bag S6 : 3729746

Tightening torque : 28 Nm. mounted without field distributors.

Version >12 kV, bag S2 : 3729742. Field distributor positioned

Field distributor positioned incorrectly.
correctly. risk of damage

H G

Refit top plate H. Refit top plate G.

(nuts inside the cubicle)

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fitting the earth bars

Connect the earth bars together. Earth the substation frames in

(HM8 x 35 bolts) either of these two ways.

low voltage
connections

Remove the knock-outs.

Front face of low voltage enclosure

and the low voltage compartment
covers..

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 N L1 L2 L3

Low voltage connections.

View in the lead

Refit the low voltage cover and the A : lead crossing.
front face enclosure.

fitting the fuses

CM : 6.3 A UTE fuses
Solefuse type
CM2-- TM : 6.3 A DIN or UTE
fuses

Reminder :
Check the condition of the fuses
before fitting them.
Lift the cover of the upper field Insert the bottom of the fuse all the
distributor with the top of the fuse. way into the lower annular contact.

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Nota :
When changing a fuse, change
all 3 fuses.
Do not re-- used fuses that have
already been used.

Then fit the top of the fuse in the We advise against holding the fuse
upper contact and check that the in the middle.
field distributor cover is properly
closed.
Turn the fuse so that the label
appears in front.

in CM, CM2 or TM cubicles

some cubicles may be fitted with

striker type fuses that provide
indications when they blow. Percuteur
Striker pin
Schlagstift
Percussore

The striker end of the fuse is The fuse characteristics and

marked. direction of mounting are printed
on the fuse.
Turn the fuse so that the label is in
front.
(striker at the top)

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 start-up instructions

checks before Check that nothing has been left in

the fuses and voltage transformers
energizing compartment.
For all phases:
H check that the fuse has been
properly fitted.
H check that the field distributor
covers have been properly closed
on all phases.

Refit the front panel.

operating test before

energizing
see chap. operating instructions

Operate the disconnector and the

earthing switch several times.

indication of LV circuit
isolating switch
positions

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 operating instructions

cubicle operation and

position indication

Position the lever as indicated for Position the lever as indicated for
downward (opening) operations. downward (opening) operations.

Opening the earthing switch. Closing the disconnector.

Opening the disconnector. Closing the earth switch.

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fuse indications

Fuses OK. One or more fuses not OK.

(white indicator) (red indicator)

padlocking

Padlock the switchgear in open,

closed or earthed position using 1,
2 or 3 padlocks. (dia. 8 mm)

operating safety

The front panel can only be

removed or fitted if the earthing
switch is closed.

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 maintenance instructions

preventive We strongly recommend that you

carry out at regular intervals (at
maintenance, cleaning least roughly every 2 years) a few
instructions and operating cycles on the
power---up switching devices.

If necessary: contact the

Schneider Electric group service
centre.

Never lubricate the disconnector

operating mechanism.
CAUTION If necessary: contact the
Schneider Electric group service
centre. In normal operating
conditions (temperature between
--- 5C and 40 C) no special
maintenance is required.

Never use solvents and alcohol. If the insulating parts are dusty,
CAUTION We recommend that you inspect that you remove the dust using a
each compartment (cable, fuse, dry cloth.
busbar)* at regular intervals
according to environmental
conditions.

example :

In harsher conditions
(aggressive atmosphere, dust,
temperature less than --- 5 C
or greater than 40 C) consult
the nearest Schneider Electric
service centre.

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corrective maintenance
replacing the MV fuses:
H the cubicle must be
de-energized.
H the disconnector must be open.
H the earthing switch must be
closed.
open the front panel for access to
the fuses.
Important:
Standard IEC 282.1 23.2 states
that all three of the MV fuses
should be changed whenever First remove the top of the fuse.
one of them blows. Then lift the fuse out of its bottom
support and remove it completely.
To fit the new fuses, refer to the
section on : fitting the fuses.

trouble-shooting chart
H front panel cannot be opened or closed H check that the earthing switch
is closed
H earthing switch cannot be operated H check that the disconnector is
open
H disconnector cannot be operated H check that the earthing switch
is open

spare parts H 6,3 A UTE fuses (Solfuse type)

for CM.
H 6,3 A DIN or UTE fuses for
CM2---TM.
For other parts, please consult us:
see your nearest groupe
Schneider service centers.

options (please consult us) H keyed interlocks

H heating element

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recovery of SF6 gas
at end of life
for disconnector cubicle
The SF6 must be removed
before any dismantling
operation can be carried out in
compliance with the procedures
described in IEC-- 61634 and A
according to the following
instructions.
The gas must be treated in
compliance with IEC-- 60480.
H volume of gas to be
recovered: 35 litres
H internal gauge pressure:
40 kP

NB : SF6 gas recycling at the

end of circuit-- breaker life, refer Remove the cover (A) from the
to its instruction for use. control cabinet.

control cover access

Remove the control cover (B).

Remove the 3 screws retaining the Drill 2 holes in the filler valve
operating mechanism. safety cap
Cut the wiring to remove 4 mm, centreline 20 mm,
the operating mechanism. max. depth 4 mm

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 CAUTION

C
pump the gas for at least 15
minutes.

Using a spanner wrench, remove Connect the special pumping

the safety cap from the valve. equipment (C).

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group Schneider Electric service
centers are there for:
engineering and technical
assistance
start-up
training
preventive and corrective
maintenance
adaptation work
spare parts
Call your sales representative
who will put you in touch with
your nearest group Schneider
Electric service centers.

Schneider Electric Industries SAS
89, boulevard Franklin Roosevelt
F--- 92500 Rueil--- Malmaison (France)
Tel : +33 (0)1 41 29 85 00
http://www.schneider--- electric.com
As standards, specifications and designs change from time
to time, please ask for confirmation of the information given
in this publication.
Conception, rdaction: Service Documentation
Technique T&D

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