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Switchgear selection

and application guide


Types GM-SG and GM-SG-AR 5 kV to 15 kV metal-clad

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Selection and Table of contents

application guide Overview 04 – 08

This selection and application guide for the Construction 09 – 18


types GM-SG and GM-SG-AR 5 kV-15 kV metal-
clad switchgear presents you the features, Accessories 19 – 20
benefits, ratings and dimensions of the
equipment. Protective relays 21

Vacuum circuit breakers 22 – 29


Siemens‘ experience gained in over 80
years of supplying metal-clad switchgear in Generator vacuum circuit breakers 30 – 34
the U.S. has been captured in the type
GM-SG-AR design. The objective has been to Technical data 35 – 43
incorporate features designed to provide
safety, while simplifying operation, Stacking versatility 44 – 45
maintenance and minimizing installation
cost. Side views 46 – 47

Anchoring and section arrangements 48 – 55


Overview
Figure 1: Types GM-SG and GM-SG-
AR medium-voltage switchgear
lineups

Type GM-SG non-arc-resistant Type GM-SG-AR arc-resistant

Introduction It is commonly used for protection and


Siemens‘ experience gained in over 80 years switching of transformers, motors,
of supplying metal-clad switchgear in the generators, capacitors, buses, distribution
U.S. has been captured in the type GM-SG feeder lines and, in general, for protection
family of switchgear. The objective has been of any medium-voltage power circuit.
to incorporate features designed to provide
The type GM-SG family includes both
safety, while simplifying operation,
conventional type GM-SG non-arc-resistant
maintenance and minimizing installation
switchgear, and type GM-SG-AR arc-resistant
cost.
switchgear, both presented in Figure 1:
The Siemens type GM-SG family of metal- Types GM-SG and GM-SG-AR medium-
clad switchgear assemblies, with horizontal voltage switchgear lineups.
drawout type GMSG vacuum circuit
The type GM-SG-AR arc-resistant switchgear
breakers, takes advantage of the latest
has been tested to ANSI/IEEE C37.20.7
developments in vacuum interrupter
requirements for accessibility type 2B. This
technology. Up to two circuit breakers can
construction is intended to provide an
be stacked in a single vertical section,
additional degree of protection to personnel
allowing significant space savings.
in close proximity to the equipment in the
The equipment meets or exceeds the latest event of an internal arcing fault.
standards of ANSI, IEEE and NEMA.
The switchgear structure and the drawout
Type GM-SG switchgear is designed for use vacuum circuit breaker are an integrated
in industrial plants, commercial buildings, design, with dielectric, thermal and
electric utility systems, cogeneration interruption integrity built directly into the
installations and other electrical systems. basic design, not as an afterthought.

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Designation Enclosure type Table 1: Type GM-SG family
GM-SG Non-arc-resistant, indoor designation

OGM-SG Non-arc-resistant, non-walk-in outdoor


SGM-SG Non-arc-resistant, single-aisle outdoor, Shelter-Clad
GM-SG-AR Arc-resistant indoor
SGM-SG-AR Arc-resistant, single-aisle outdoor, Shelter-Clad

Figure 2: Types GM-SG or GM-SG-AR


medium-voltage switchgear 1,200 A
or 2,000 A circuit breaker section
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1. Type GMSG vacuum circuit breaker 9. Power cable trough

2. S
 tandard accuracy current transformers (CTs) - 10. Removable bus compartment barrier
up to two per bushing
11. Surge arresters
3. Isolated protective relay and instrument
12. Outgoing cable lugs (downfeed shown)
compartment
13. Circuit breaker compartment door:
4. Inter-unit wiring area
N
 on-arc-resistant - suitable for relays and
5. P
 ressure relief channel (PRC) (for arc-resistant
control devices
version only)
A
 rc-resistant - normally not suitable for relays
6. Ground bar
and control devices. Options available. Consult
7. Ground sensor CT factory.

8. Main bus bars 14. Low-voltage compartment door suitable for


relays and control devices

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Siemens type 3AH3 operating mechanism Generator vacuum circuit breakers
The type GMSG circuit breaker uses the Type GMSG-GCB generator vacuum circuit
proven Siemens type 3AH3 stored-energy breakers can also be installed in types
operating mechanism. This operator is an GM-SG and GM-SG-AR structures. These
evolution of the type 3A family of operators circuit breakers are derived from the basic
first introduced in 1976. Over 60,000 type type GMSG vacuum circuit breaker, but are
3AH3 operating mechanisms have been specifically designed and tested to meet the
produced since 1998. requirements of IEEE Std C37.013 for
generator circuit breakers.
Faster interruption
Standard interrupting time is five-cycles Generator circuit breakers are not
with an option available for three-cycle interchangeable with standard (non-
interrupting time. generator) circuit breakers.
Siemens vacuum interrupters Floor rollout
The vacuum interrupters used in the type No lift truck or dolly is needed to insert or
GMSG circuit breaker are manufactured by remove circuit breakers in the lower cell of
Siemens and have been proven in thousands switchgear located at floor level. For indoor
of installations since 1976. The chrome- switchgear located on a raised
copper contacts used in these vacuum “housekeeping” pad or for outdoor non-
interrupters are designed to assure low walk-in switchgear, a lift truck is required to
chopping levels and eliminate the need for handle circuit breakers.
surge protection on most circuits.
“Universal” spare circuit breaker
Front-mounted operating mechanism (up to 50 kA)
The simple type GMSG operating The physical configuration and interlock
mechanism makes maintenance and logic allow the use of a single circuit breaker
inspection easy. The mechanism is located to serve as a “universal” spare breaker at an
on the front of the circuit breaker rather installation site for up to 50 kA. The
than underneath. interlock logic checks the principal rating
characteristics (continuous current,
Maintenance intervals
maximum voltage and interrupting current)
If applied under ANSl “usual service”
and allows a circuit breaker to be inserted in
conditions, maintenance of the circuit
any circuit breaker cell provided that the
breaker mechanism is designed to be
circuit breaker equals or exceeds the ratings
needed at 10-year intervals.
required by the cell.
Maintenance of the switchgear cubicle is
Generator circuit breakers are not
recommended at five-year intervals and
interchangeable with standard (non-
primarily consists of cleaning insulation.
generator) circuit breakers.
“Universal” spare circuit breaker (63 kA)
The concept described above (for up to
50 kA) also applies for equipment rated
63 kA, within the 63 kA rating. Circuit
Figure 3: Floor rollout/roll-in
breakers rated 63 kA cannot be used in
equipment rated 50 kA or lower.
Generator circuit breakers are not
interchangeable with standard (non-
generator) circuit breakers.

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Single source responsibility If a 3,000 A circuit breaker is located in the
Single source responsibility is assured since lower cell, the upper cell may be used for
the complete equipment is designed by metering devices only.
Siemens and is manufactured and tested in
If a 3,000 A circuit breaker up to 50 kA is in
a single Siemens facility. The vacuum circuit
the upper cell, the lower cell may be used to
breakers are checked in the switchgear cells
house a set of drawout voltage
as part of production testing. The vacuum
transformers, a drawout control power
circuit breakers are shipped in the
transformer or rollout fuses for a remote
switchgear to assure interchangeability and
control power transformer.
to reduce the possibility of damage to the
circuit breakers during shipment. The 3,000 A circuit breaker may be used for
4,000 A continuous current applications,
Full ANSI design background
with the addition of fan cooling equipment
Full design integrity is managed and
in the auxiliary cell above the circuit
controlled by Siemens. ANSl/IEEE C37.09
breaker. This application of fan cooling is
and C37.20.2 require design tests on circuit
appropriate if loads above 3,000 A are
breakers and structures together. The type
infrequent as, for example, in the case of a
3AH3 operator design originates in Siemens‘
fan-cooled rating on a power transformer.
global center of competence for circuit Figure 4: Stacking flexibility
breakers in Berlin, and final assembly of Each vertical section contains the main bus
both the drawout type GMSG circuit breaker bar compartment plus a rear compartment
and the GM-SG family of switchgear occurs for incoming and outgoing connections. The
in a single facility. Siemens controls the front portion of the vertical section contains
entire process from design concept to a central protective relay and instrument
production. Records are maintained to compartment as shown in Figure 2: Types
document compliance with ANSl/IEEE GM-SG or GM-SG-AR medium-voltage
standards. switchgear 1,200 A or 2,000 A circuit
breaker section on page 5. The switchgear is
UL or C-UL Listing available
normally designed so that additional vertical
Where the arrangement of components
sections may be added in the future.
allows, UL or C-UL Listing (for use in
Canada) is available across the full range of Enclosure design
the GM-SG family of switchgear. The type GM-SG family design includes full
ANSI/IEEE C37.20.2 metal-clad construction.
Quality systems
This means complete enclosure of all live
Facilities involved with application,
parts and separation of major elements of
engineering, design and production are
the circuit to retard the spread of faults to
certified to ISO 9001 requirements.
other compartments.
Structural flexibility
Removable plates permit access to all
Siemens GM-SG family of metal-clad
compartments. On non-arc-resistant
switchgear provides enhanced flexibility in
versions, rear panels are individually
locating circuit breaker, auxiliary and
removable to allow separate access either to
metering cells within the structure layout.
downfeed or upfeed cable connections. On
Circuit breakers rated 1,200 A, 2,000 A and
arc-resistant versions, rear panels are
3,000 A may be located in upper or lower
hinged and bolted.
cell positions, except in GM-SG-AR arc-
resistant equipment rated 63 kA, 3,000 A The structure is constructed of bolted steel
circuit breaker must be in lower cell. for better dimensional control than with
welded designs. Sheet steel inter-unit
Bus sectionalizing (tie) circuit breaker cells
barriers extend the full height and depth of
may be located on the upper or lower levels
each vertical section for isolating adjacent
and are ordinarily located next to an
sections. The ground bus extends the entire
auxiliary cell on the same level to
length of the complete switchgear lineup
accommodate transition bus work.
and to all circuit breaker cells.
3,000 A circuit breakers up to 50 kA can be
located either in the bottom cell or the top
cell of a vertical section. For GM-SG-AR arc-
resistant switchgear rated 63 kA, 3,000 A
circuit breaker must be in lower cell.
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Circuit breaker interchangeability Type GM-SG non-arc-resistant switchgear is
The type GM-SG family structures and the not classified as arc-resistant switchgear and
removable type GMSG circuit breaker has not been tested for resistance to
element are both built to master fixtures so internal arcing per IEEE C37.20.7.
circuit breakers of the same ratings are
Type GM-SG-AR arc-resistant switchgear is
interchangeable with each other even if the
classified as arc-resistant switchgear and has
circuit breaker is required for use with a cell
been tested for resistance to internal arcing
with “provisions only” supplied years earlier.
per IEEE C37.20.7 and has been qualified to
The type GMSG circuit breaker is not
carry a type 2B accessibility rating. The arc-
interchangeable with the older designs.
resistant features are intended to provide an
A circuit breaker of higher rating (up to additional degree of protection to personnel
Figure 5: Type GMSG 63 kA circuit
50 kA) can be used in a cell of equal or in close proximity to the equipment in event
breaker lower rating. For example, a 3,000 A 50 kA of an internal arcing fault while the
15 kV circuit breaker can be used in a equipment is operating under normal
1,200 A 25 kA 15 kV circuit breaker cell. conditions.
Additionally, circuit breakers are
Qualification to seismic and wind loading
interchangeable between arc-resistant and
requirements of various codes (for example,
non-arc-resistant cells.
IBC, UBC and IEEE 693) is available. Consult
The same is true for 63 kA rated circuit Siemens with detailed requirements.
breakers. The 63 kA rated circuit breakers,
UL or C-UL Listing available
however, can only be used in 63 kA rated
When specified, if the component
cells, and lower rated circuit breakers cannot
configuration allows, the switchgear can be
be used in 63 kA rated cells.
provided with a UL or C-UL (for use in
Generator circuit breakers are not Canada) label, indicating conformance to
interchangeable with standard (non- the requirements of ANSl C37.54 and ANSI
generator) circuit breakers. C37.55.
Tested to ANSl/IEEE standards
Siemens type GM-SG switchgear is tested to
meet the requirements of ANSl/IEEE
standards. A complete design test program,
including short-circuit interruption, load-
current switching, continuous current,
mechanical endurance, close and latch
current, short time and momentary
withstand, impulse withstand and the other
tests required by the standards, has been
successfully completed. These tests
encompass the complete equipment design,
including both the switchgear structure and
the circuit breaker removable element.
Production tests in accordance with
ANSl/IEEE standards are performed on every
group of switchgear and on each circuit
breaker. Certified copies of all test data can
be furnished to customers upon request.

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Construction
Enclosures
The GM-SG family structures are constructed
of bolted 11-gauge steel and features slots
and tabs to capitalize on CNC machinery for
better dimensional control than welded
designs have.
The structures are finished using a
thermosetting polyester-powder coating
with a textured appearance that is applied
with electrostatic equipment. This method
provides a durable finish that is highly
resistant to marring and scratches. The
standard finish is ANSI light gray. For
surfaces exposed to weather, an additive is
used to increase resistance to fading and
improve salt-spray performance.
Interior plates for mounting control devices
and wiring are finished bright white without
texturing to allow for easy viewing of Figure 6: Type GM-SG-AR switchgear
wiring.
To accomodate large quantities of incoming/ Exhaust plenum
outgoing cables, bolt-on rear extensions are An exhaust plenum system attaches to the
available in 15” (381 mm) and 30” rear, front and sides or on top of the PRC
(762 mm) depths. (front connection must be coordinated with
the circuit breaker lift truck) and carries the
Pressure relief channel hot gases and arc by-products to the outside
The arc-resistant structures also feature environment. One plenum run is required for
exhaust channels between vertical sections every 14 vertical sections (for example, a
that direct the hot gases overpressure and lineup of 16 vertical sections would have the
other arc by-products upward and into a top- PRC segregated into two groups with a
mounted pressure relief channel (PRC), and maximum of 14 and minimum of two vertical
away from personnel in close proximity to the sections with one plenum for each group.)
equipment.
The plenum system is comprised of standard
Once inside the PRC, the hot gases and arc modular sections supplied assembled that are
by-products expand to reduce the bolted together in the field to form a plenum
overpressure. The PRC runs the entire length run. The plenum run is designed to be
of a lineup of equipment and can be suspended from the ceiling or supported from
segregated internally to isolate groups of below similar to metal-enclosed bus duct.
vertical sections of the lineup (for example, a
tie-breaker section.) Many configurations are possible for the
plenum system (for example, elbows and
The PRC is factory installed to reduce inclines); however, the plenum system must
installation time and is compact to permit pass through an exterior wall horizontally to
over-the-road transportation without the the outside environment (consult Siemens for
need for special permits or equipment. a particular application). Siemens must
provide the plenum system, however,does
not supply the suspension/mounting
components for the plenum system.

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Ventilation
Ventilation openings are provided on all
GM-SG family structures and can be screened
or filtered as an option. A minimum clearance
of 10” (254 mm) above and 2” (51 mm)
behind the equipment must be maintained to
the nearest wall, equipment or other
obstruction to allow for proper cooling of the
equipment.
For the arc-resistant structures, these
ventilation openings feature internal flaps
that close in the event of internal arcing to
minimize the escape of hot gases through
these openings. In addition to clearances
required for ventilation, arc-resistant
structures require clearances around the
equipment for personnel safety as follows:
If the switchgear is installed with working
space to the rear of the equipment that
Figure 7: Type GM-SG-AR switchgear could be occupied by maintenance,
operating or other personnel, a minimum
of 37” (940 mm) of clearance must be
provided from the switchgear to the
nearest wall, equipment or other
An exit section at the end of the plenum run
obstruction.
is used to penetrate the exterior (non-
combustible) wall of the building. It is If the switchgear is installed with working
designed to accommodate a wall thickness space beside the equipment that could be
from 2” (51 mm) to 18” (457 mm) as occupied by maintenance, operating or
standard, and is weather tight. On the exit other personnel, a minimum of 24”
section, an exhaust flap opens (in the event (610 mm) of clearance must be provided
of an arcing fault due to the overpressure in from the switchgear to the nearest wall,
the plenum) to allow gases and arc equipment or other obstruction.
by-products to escape to the outside
If the switchgear is installed with space
environment into a restricted access area with
beside the equipment and this space is
the minimum dimensions as presented in
designated and blocked so that
Figure 8: Installation of exhaust plenum exit
maintenance, operating or other personnel
on page 11.
are excluded from the space, a minimum of
6” (152 mm) of clearance must be provided
from the switchgear to the nearest wall,
equipment or other obstruction.
If the switchgear is installed inside a power
equipment center (or powerhouse) or
similar outer enclosure, where access to
the rear of the equipment is provided by
means of doors or removable panels on the
outer enclosure, a minimum of 6”
(152 mm) of clearance must be provided
between the rearmost extension of the
ventilation openings on the switchgear and
the enclosure.

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Figure 8: Installation of exhaust plenum exit

Identification Description
A Exhaust plenum section The detail below shows the minimum
recommended clearance from the exhaust plenum
B 3/8-16 hardware
exit. When the equipment is operating, this area
C Exhaust exit section should be kept clear of personnel and/or
D Exhaust flap closed combustible or flammable materials.

E Screw may be removed if inside a wall 5' (1.5 m)


F Exhaust flap open
G Wall (non-combustible)
H Field caulk all around
I Fenced (or otherwise protected) area with restricted access K
J Exterior (building)
K Exhaust plenum exit J

10' (3 m)

A I

Clearance required
C around exhaust
plenum exit.

Dimensions in inches (mm)

G F
H
.45 (11) 14.62 (371)
E
(Hardware (Exhaust exit section
protrusion) outside height) Wall cutout

24.12 (613) (Exhaust exit 15.14 (385)


section outside width)

Wall cutout
Indoor Outdoor
24.62 (625)
0.38 (10) 18.0 (457) (maximum wall thickness)
(minimum clearance) 2.0 (51) (minimum wall thickness)

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Switchgear compartments Circuit breaker cell features
Vacuum circuit breaker cell Relay and instrument space
The circuit breaker cell is a bolted, reinforced, For non-arc-resistant equipment, the circuit
sheet steel enclosure with provisions for a breaker cell front door is suitable for
type GMSG vacuum circuit breaker. It includes mounting the most common relays, meters,
a hinged front door, inter-compartment and test switches, control switches and similar
inter-unit barriers, primary and secondary devices typically used on metal-clad
disconnects, racking mechanism, interlocks, switchgear.
instruments and relays, control wiring and
For arc-resistant equipment, the circuit
devices and current transformers, as required
breaker cell front door space is not normally
by the application.
suitable for protective relays and control
Vacuum circuit breaker element devices. Consult factory for available options.
The type GMSG vacuum circuit breaker
Closed door racking
includes a stored-energy operating
Figure 9: Cable trough in lower
The circuit breaker can be racked in or racked
mechanism, primary and secondary
cable compartment to isolate cables out with the cell door open or closed.
disconnects, auxiliary switch, ground contact,
from circuit breaker in upper
control wiring and interlocks. For non-arc-resistant equipment and for arc-
compartment
resistant equipment, the mechanism includes
Auxiliary cell
an indicator to show the racking mechanism
An auxiliary cell is similar to a circuit breaker
position with the door closed.
cell, except without provisions for a circuit
breaker. Space may be used for voltage For arc-resistant equipment, the circuit
transformers (VTs), control power breaker is interlocked so that it can be racked
transformers (CPTs) or rollout fuse trays, or only with the compartment door closed and
other auxiliary devices. latched.
For type GM-SG non-arc-resistant switchgear, For racking, a manual drive crank or an
the front panel is hinged. optional electric motor drive may be used for
either type of equipment.
For type GM-SG-AR arc-resistant switchgear,
Figure 10: Central compartment for the front panel is hinged and also interlocked Siemens integrated electric-racking
panel devices with the VT, CPT or rollout fuse tray, so that system (SIERS) (optional)
the rollout tray must be withdrawn An electrical racking system integrated into
(disconnected) before the compartment door the racking mechanism of a circuit breaker
can be opened. (or 63 kA rollout tray in arc-resistant
GM-SG-AR switchgear) compartment is
Bus compartment
optionally available. The SIERS system
The bus compartment is a separately
allows an operator to control the racking of
enclosed space for three-phase insulated
a circuit breaker (or 63 kA rollout tray in arc-
main power bus bars, supports and
resistant GM-SG-AR switchgear) from a
connections to circuit breaker and auxiliary
remote location (outside the arc-flash
cells.
boundary) without the need to install a
Primary termination compartment portable racking accessory. This reduces the
The rear area of the unit includes space for need for personal protective equipment
connecting incoming or outgoing power required by NFPA-70E®.
Figure 11: Electric racking accessory cables, bus duct connections, transformer
The SIERS system is available in three
connections or surge protection devices. In
configurations:
stacked configurations, outgoing power
connections for the upper cell are isolated 1. B
 asic: Each circuit breaker cell is
from those for the lower cell. equipped with an integrated electric-
racking system, which includes a fixed-
mounted, high-torque gear motor and
logic-control module. A control pendant
is provided, and a compartment
mounted connector for supplying
control power from the switchgear, or
from an external supply (either 120 Vac
or 125 Vdc). Typically, one control
12 pendant is supplied per lineup.
2. L ocal HMI: Basic type as in configuration A second interlock lever holds the circuit
1 plus local HMI panel personal breaker mechanically and electrically trip free
computer (PC) interface for use with the between positions. The racking mechanism
user’s PC. can be padlocked to restrict unauthorized
racking of the circuit breaker.
3. S
 CADA: Basic type as in configuration 1
plus custom interface with SCADA or Additional interlocks for arc-resistant
other control system. equipment prevent racking of a circuit
breaker in the cell unless the cell door is
For further information, refer to instruction
closed and latched. Figure 12: Type MD CTs installed on
manual EMMS-T40013-00-4A00.
Separate padlock provisions may be used to lower disconnect bushings (CT
Portable electrical racking accessory barrier removed for photo)
hold the circuit breaker in the trip-free
(optional)
condition.
A portable electrical racking motor accessory
is available. This consists of a motor drive Automatic shutters
assembly which installs (without tools) on Automatically operated grounded steel
mounting brackets on the switchgear front shutters allow or block access to the
panel of a circuit breaker (or 63 kA rollout stationary primary disconnects. The shutters
tray) compartment. The unit includes a power are opened by the circuit breaker as it moves
cord, which can be plugged into a duplex toward the connected position. The shutters
receptacle in the vicinity of the switchgear, close as the circuit breaker is racked away
plus a control cable, which allows the from the connected position to the test
operator to control the racking operation position. The shutters remain closed until
from a distance. An alternative arrangement they are forced open by insertion of the
is available, which includes a control box that circuit breaker. This design enhances
can be mounted at a distance from the protection for personnel compared to shutters
switchgear and permanently connected to that are only linked to the racking mechanism
control power. In turn, the racking motor can only.
be connected to the control box with a long
Primary disconnects
cord.
The cubicle stationary primary disconnect
Floor rollout contacts are recessed inside insulated
Circuit breakers in the lower cell can be rolled assemblies and are located behind grounded
out directly on the floor in front of the unit steel shutters to prevent accidental contact
without a handling device, lift truck, or hoist when the circuit breaker is withdrawn. The
for indoor (if not on raised “housekeeping” primary disconnect finger clusters are
pad) and Shelter-Clad installations. A lift truck mounted on the circuit breaker.
accessory is optionally available for handling
Secondary disconnects
circuit breakers (or 63 kA rollout trays) in
The cubicle-mounted stationary disconnect
upper cells or in non-walk-in outdoor
contacts mate with spring-loaded secondary
enclosures.
contacts on the side of the circuit breaker.
Current transformers The secondary disconnects automatically
Front-access current transformers may be engage in both the test and connected
mounted around both the upper and lower positions and they remain engaged between
stationary primary disconnect bushings. Up these positions.
to four standard accuracy current
Mechanism-operated cell (MOC) switch
transformers per phase may be located in
When required, up to 24 stages of the MOC
each circuit breaker cell.
auxiliary switch can be mounted in the circuit
Interlocks breaker cell. All spare MOC contacts are wired
Interlocks prevent moving a closed circuit to accessible terminal blocks for user
breaker in the cell by preventing engagement connections. These MOC switches are
of the racking crank (or electric racking operated only when the circuit breaker is in
accessory) if the circuit breaker is closed. the connected position. Optionally, they may
be arranged to operate in both the connected
and test positions.

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Figure 13: Circuit breaker cell interior

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5

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12
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1. Secondary disconnect 7. Shutter operating linkage

2. Current transformer barrier 8. R


 atings interlock

3. Shutters, primary disconnects (behind shutters) 9. Trip-free padlock provisions


and current transformers (behind shutters)
10. Racking mechanism padlock provisions
4. Truck-operated cell switch (TOC) (optional)
11. Racking mechanism
5. White interior device panel
12. Ground bar
6. Mechanism-operated cell switch (MOC)
13. MOC terminal blocks
(optional) (cover removed for photo)
14. TOC terminal blocks

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Truck-operated cell (TOC) switch For arc-resistant versions of the equipment,
When required, up to 12 stages of TOC switch the front door is interlocked to prevent
can be mounted in the circuit breaker cell. All opening unless the rollout tray is in the
spare TOC contacts are wired to accessible disconnected position.
terminal blocks for user connections.
Auxiliary cell relay and instrument space
Unobstructed terminal block space The auxiliary cell’s front panel is suitable for
Terminal block areas are located on each side mounting of devices.
of circuit breaker or auxiliary cells. Since the
If the auxiliary cell contains rollout tray
racking system components are not mounted
devices (VTs, CPT or rollout fuses), the space
on the cubicle sides, the side-mounted
available allows for mounting of devices with
terminal blocks are not obstructed as in other Figure 14: Type GM-SG non-arc-
limited depth, for example, test switches,
designs. Installation of field wiring is resistant, showing VT rollout tray
instruments, transfer switches, etc., and can
simplified, as wiring can be easily laid directly withdrawn to allow inspection of
accommodate many relay types with the use
against the side sheets. It is not necessary to fuses
of a projection frame. If the auxiliary cell does
“fish” the wiring under, around or through
not contain a rollout tray, the panel is suitable
obstructions.
for mounting any of the devices commonly
Secondary control devices specified for use on metal-clad switchgear.
The secondary control devices for the upper
For arc-resistant versions of the equipment,
and lower circuit breaker cells are located in
the front panels of VT, CPT or rollout fuse tray
the protective relay and instrument cell. The
cells are not available for relays or control
cell can accommodate pullout fuse holders or
devices as standard.
molded case breakers to suit the protective
practices of the purchaser and can also Voltage transformers (VTs)
accommodate auxiliary relays, transducers or Up to three VTs (single-fused) with their Figure 15: Type GM-SG-AR VT
similar devices. integrally mounted current limiting fuses may rollout tray cell (up to 50 kA)
showing VT insertion/withdrawal
be mounted on each rollout tray. The upper
On arc-resistant versions of the type GM-SG tools in use
and lower cells can each accommodate up to
family of switchgear, the door to the central
two rollout trays (up to 50 kA). When moving
protective relay and instrument cell and other
to the disconnect position, the primary fuses
low-voltage cells can be opened to access
are automatically disconnected and grounded
internal components while the equipment is
to remove any static charge from the
operating, as the design has passed the
windings. The secondary connections are also
requirements of ANSI/IEEE C37.20.7
disconnected when the rollout tray is moved
(accessibility type 2B) with the low-voltage
to the disconnect position. When the rollout
compartment door open.
tray is withdrawn, insulated shutters cover
Auxiliary cells the cubicle primary disconnects providing
Auxiliary cells are constructed in a similar additional protection to personnel from
manner as the circuit breaker cells, except exposure to energized components.
without provisions for a circuit breaker
Control power transformers (CPTs)
element. Auxiliary cells may be located in the
One single-phase CPT of up to 15 kVA
top or bottom of a vertical section.
capacity, with its primary current limiting
The cubicle portion of the cell may be used fuses, may be mounted on the rollout tray of
for mounting devices such as voltage an auxiliary cell. The secondary molded case
transformers, control power transformers, breaker is interlocked with the rollout tray
automatic transfer switches or other auxiliary such that the secondary breaker must be
devices. open before the CPT primary can be
disconnected or connected. This prevents
Rollout trays may be included for mounting
load current interruption on the main primary
VTs, CPTs or fuses for fixed-mounted CPTs.
contacts.
For non-arc-resistant versions of the
With the secondary breaker open and the
equipment, opening of the front door does
latch released (for 50 kA rated equipment),
not automatically disconnect the VT, CPT or
the tray can be rolled easily to the disconnect
rollout fuse trays located inside the cell.
position. As the tray rolls out, the primary
fuses are automatically grounded to remove
any static charge, and insulated shutters close
to shield energized conductors.
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For type GM-SG non-arc-resistant switchgear, Large single-phase and all three-phase CPTs
the secondary molded-case circuit breaker is are stationary mounted in the rear of the
mounted on the rollout tray. vertical section. The primary fuses for these
large transformers are mounted on the rollout
For type GM-SG-AR arc-resistant switchgear,
tray in an auxiliary cell and key interlocked
the secondary molded-case circuit breaker is
with the secondary breaker. Withdrawing the
located in the central protective relay and
rollout tray closes insulated shutters.
instrument cell and key interlocked with the
CPT rollout tray. 63 kA arc-resistant equipment
For arc-resistant equipment rated 63 kA, each
rollout tray (for VTs, CPT, or CPT fuses)
occupies a full upper or lower compartment
as shown in the right-hand portion of Figure
16.

Figure 16: Auxiliary cells

For all 50 kA equipment and non-arc-resistant 63 kA (GM-SG) For type GM-SG-AR 63 kA equipment

8 8

1
2 2
3

3
4

1
2
5 6

5 7 7

1. S
 uitable for VT rollout

2. R
 ollout VT

3. S
 uitable for VT rollout or CPT rollout

4. R
 ollout CPT

5. Suitable for VTs, CPT or rollout fuses for stationary CPT located in rear or remote

6. Rollout fuse tray for stationary CPT or remote CPT

7. Stationary mounted CPT (over 15 kVA single-phase; all three-phases CPTs)

8. Pressure relief channel (PRC) (for arc-resistant version only)

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Current transformers (CTs) Bus bar insulation
Siemens toroidal CTs comply with Bus bars have fluidized bed, flame-retardant,
ANSI/IEEE standards and are mounted at the track-resistant, epoxy insulation with higher
rear of the circuit breaker cell. Up to four track-resistant properties. The epoxy is
standard accuracy type MD CTs may be bonded to the bus bars to reduce the
mounted on each phase: two on the bus side possibility of corrosion due to intrusion of gas
and two on the load side, around the primary or moisture between insulation and bus bar.
disconnect bushings. CTs may be added or
Bus joint insulation
changed with the cell de-energized without
For normal joint configurations, bolted bus
removing the bus bar or cable connections.
joints are insulated by pre-formed, molded
Multi-ratio CTs are available.
polyvinyl boots that are held in place by nylon
For higher accuracy, type MDD CTs are hardware. Preformed insulating materials
available. Due to their larger physical size, eliminate the need for taping joints when
only one MDD CT can be installed on each connecting shipping groups in the field,
side of the circuit breaker. reducing installation time and costs. The
same preformed, high-dielectric strength
Primary termination compartment
joint boots used in factory assembly are also
The primary termination compartment is
used in field assembly of shipping split bus
located at the rear of the switchgear and is
connections. For uncommon joint
separated from all other compartments by
configurations, taped joint insulation is used.
metal barriers. When two circuit breakers are
Boots for insulating user’s power connections
located in the same vertical section, their
are available as an option.
primary cables are separated by steel
horizontal barriers and by an enclosed vertical Bus support insulation
cable trough when both sets of cables exit in Track-resistant, flame-retardant, glass-
the same direction. Removable plates permit polyester insulation components are used to
access to all compartments. produce a uniform and high quality insulation
system. Bus bar supports and primary
On non-arc-resistant versions, rear panels are
disconnect bushings are molded from high-
individually removable to allow separate
impact strength insulation with high-
access either to downfeed or upfeed cable
dielectric strength and low moisture
connections.
absorption (non-hygroscopic) characteristics.
On arc-resistant versions, rear panels are
As an option, a high track-resistance material
hinged and bolted.
is also available.
Infrared (IR) viewing windows are optionally
available for use in checking the temperature
of conductors in the primary termination
compartment.
Bus bar system Figure 17: Main bus configuration
The main bus bar system is enclosed by
grounded metal barriers and feeds both the
upper and lower cells in a vertical section.
Siemens offers full-round-edge copper bus
bar with silver-plated joints as standard. Tin-
plated copper bus is available as an option.
High-strength grade 5 steel hardware with
split lock washers helps maintain constant
pressure, low-resistance connections. A
copper ground bus bar is standard in all
vertical sections.

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Secondary wiring Outdoor housings
Secondary wiring is neatly bundled and Two types of outdoor housings, non-walk-in
secured on the sides of the cell. Wiring is not and Shelter-Clad, are available to meet almost
routed on the floor of the switchgear as in any application. For both types, the underside
some other manufacturers‘ designs. of the base is coated with a coal tar emulsion.
The switchgear is shipped in convenient
Wiring groups for erection in the field.
The secondary and control wiring is
Figure 18: Protective relay and connected to terminal blocks, which have Non-walk-in design
instrument cell interior numbered points for identification. One side (non-arc-resistant only)
of the terminal blocks for all connections The non-walk-in switchgear consists of indoor
leaving the switchgear is reserved for external type circuit breaker and auxiliary cubicles
connections. Secondary and control wire is located in a steel housing of weatherproof
minimum no. 14 AWG, extra flexible, construction. Each vertical section has a full
stranded type SIS wire, insulated for 600 height exterior front door with provision for
volts, except when devices (for example, padlocking. Each cell is also equipped with an
transducers, communicating devices, etc.) inner-hinged front door for mounting relays,
require different wire. Insulated barrel, crimp- instrumentation and control switches. Two
type locking fork terminals are used for most removable rear panels are included for cable
applications except where the devices require access to the primary termination area. Each
a different type of terminal. Secondary cubicle includes necessary space heaters, a
control wires are armored or enclosed in switched lamp receptacle for proper
grounded metal wire covers or sheaths when illumination of the cubicle during
they pass through primary compartments. maintenance and inspection and a duplex
receptacle for use with electric tools. A
Instrumentation and relays molded-case circuit breaker for space heaters
Instruments, meters and relays can be is located in one cubicle.
traditional switchboard type or modern
Figure 19: Circuit breaker cell wiring electronic type, depending on the Shelter-Clad single-aisle design
and secondary disconnects The Shelter-Clad switchgear (for non-arc-
requirements of the specification. If
traditional electromechanical devices are resistant or arc-resistant types) consists of
used, they have semi-flush cases with dull indoor type circuit breaker and auxiliary
black covers. Indicating and recording cubicles located in a weatherproof steel
instruments, meters and relays are semi-flush housing with an operating aisle space of
mounted rectangular type. All scales have a sufficient size to permit withdrawal of the
suitable range and are designed with black circuit breakers for inspection, test or
letters on a white background. maintenance. An access door is located at
each end of the aisle arranged so that the
Control and instrument switches door can be opened from the inside
Furnished switches are rotary, switchboard regardless of whether or not it has been
type with black handles. Circuit breaker padlocked on the outside. The aisle space is
control switches have pistol-grip handles, furnished with incandescent lighting,
while instrument transfer switches have controlled through a three-way switch at each
round notched handles and auxiliary or access door. Each cubicle includes necessary
transfer switches have oval handles. space heaters. Each lineup includes two utility
Circuit breaker control switches have a duplex receptacles, one at each aisle access
mechanical flag indicator showing a red or door, for use with electric tools, extension
green marker to indicate the last manual cords and other devices. The weatherproof
operation of the switch. enclosure for the aisle is shipped assembled.
The arc-resistant version includes an integral
exhaust plenum system to exhaust hot gases,
overpressure and arc by-products associated
with an internal arcing fault.

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Accessories
Accessories
Standard accessories include:
M
 anual racking crank
S
 pring charging crank
D
 rawout extension rails (to enable
handling of circuit breakers or auxiliary
rollouts in upper cells or above floor level)
L ift sling (for circuit breakers or rollout
trays above floor level)
S
 plit plug jumper (standard unless test
cabinet is furnished) Figure 21: Type GMSG circuit
C
 ontact lubricant breaker on lift truck

T
 ouch-up paint
A
 uxiliary rollout tray insertion/withdrawal
rods (arc-resistant up to 50 kA)
C
 ircuit breaker manual trip rod
(arc-resistant up to 63 kA).
Optional accessories include:
C
 ircuit breaker lift truck Figure 20: Accessory cabinet Figure 22: Drawout extension rails
A
 dapter for lift truck, for lifting auxiliary
rollout trays for GM-SG (up to 63 kA) or
GM-SG-AR (up to 50 kA)
T
 est cabinet (in place of split plug jumper)
T
 est plugs (if required by devices)
P
 ortable electric racking motor assembly
(to enable racking while operator is at a
distance from the switchgear)
M
 anual or electrical ground and test
device.
Test provisions, either a split plug jumper or a
test cabinet, are available for testing the
circuit breaker outside its cubicle.
Figure 23: For arc-resistant
The split plug jumper is used to bridge the
equipment: rollout tray insertion/
secondary disconnects with a flexible cable, withdrawal tools up to 50 kA and
so the circuit breaker may be electrically manual trip rod (up to 63 kA)
closed and tripped with the control switch on
the instrument panel while the circuit breaker
is outside of its compartment. The test
cabinet, including a control switch, is used for
closing and tripping the circuit breaker at a
location remote from the switchgear.
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Figure 24: Type GMSG-MO manually operated ground and test device Figure 25: Type GMSG-EO electrically operated
ground and test device

Note: Due to the special Manually operated ground and test Electrically operated ground and test
nature of ground and test device (up to 50 kA), type GMSG-MO device (for up to 50 kA and for 63 kA),
devices, each user must The type GMSG-MO ground and test device type GMSG-EO
develop definitive operating (up to 50 kA) is a drawout element that can An electrical ground and test device includes
procedures for incorporating be inserted into a circuit breaker cell rated for a power-operated switch (derived from a type
safe operating practices. Only a short-circuit current of 50 kA or lower. The GMSG circuit breaker) arranged to allow
qualified personnel should be type GMSG-MO device opens the shutters, grounding one set of disconnect stabs. These
allowed to use ground and connects to the cell primary disconnecting devices are able to close and latch against
test devices. contacts and provides a means to make the short-circuit currents corresponding to the
primary disconnect stabs available for testing ratings of the equipment.
or grounding. The type GMSG-MO device is
The electrically operated ground and test
suitable for high-potential testing of outgoing
device rated for a short-circuit current of
circuits of the switchgear main bus or for
50 kA can be used in any type GM-SG family
phase sequence checking. The type GMSG-
circuit breaker compartment rated up to
MO device also provides a means to connect
50 kA.
temporary grounds to de-energized circuits
for maintenance purposes. The 63 kA device can be used only in type
GM-SG family circuit breaker compartments
The manual ground and test incorporates
rated 63 kA.
three-position, single-pole switches (upper
stabs to ground, neutral and lower stabs to Neither the 50 kA device nor the 63 kA device
ground), eliminating the need for user- require any adapters for use in cells.
furnished ground cables. The switches are
Two devices, one each for the upper and
hookstick operable and, in the closed
lower stabs, are required if grounding is
position, are rated for the full momentary and
desired to either side of the unit. The type
short-time ratings of the associated
GMSG-EO device also provides a means of
switchgear. User-furnished grounding cables
access to the primary circuits for high
and commercially available ground clamps
potential tests or for phase sequence
seldom have ratings equal to those of the
checking.
switchgear.
Due to the unique requirements frequently
Separate insulated hinged panels cover the
involved in such devices, all applications of
upper and lower stabs and include padlock
electrically operated ground and test devices
provisions. The type GMSG-MO device also
should be referred to Siemens for review.
includes individual hookstick-removable
barriers between each single-pole switch and
the upper stabs and lower stabs.

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Protective relays
Type SIPROTEC™ protective relays Figure 26: Type GM-SG Smart-Gear®
Type SIPROTEC protective relays have power distribution solution (PDS)
low-voltage protective relay and
established themselves across the market as
instrument compartment
the standard for numerical protective
relaying. Besides the common system
platform and the unique type DIGSI 4 service
interface that may be used for all protective
devices, it also supports the new IEC 61850
communication standard.
What is IEC 61850 and what can it
achieve?
Users and manufacturers jointly developed
the international standard IEC 61850, which
was approved in 2004. The agreed aim of this
standard is to arrive at a complete
communication solution for substations, thus
providing users with interoperability among
different makes on the basis of Ethernet
technology. This opens up a whole new The result is certainly worth consideration,
dimension in efficient substation because type SIPROTEC protective relays and
management. Not only short-term savings in other Siemens power automation products
operation and maintenance but also and systems are available on the basis of the
simplified engineering, less complexity and IEC 61850 standard and can even be
long-term expandability can make your retrofitted in systems supplied since 1998.
company one of the winners in tomorrow’s
power market. System advantages: one bay, one unit
The SIPROTEC 4 protective relay family offers
With type SIPROTEC protective relays and bay fully integrated protection, control,
control units from Siemens, we offer all the monitoring and automation functions
advantages of an expert and innovative incorporated in a single device. For many
partner in the field of protective relaying and applications, this product contains all the
substation automation. Siemens provides functions you need to meet all your
attractively priced intelligent solutions by protection and control requirements with just
paying particular attention to lowering your one unit per bay, saving on investment and
life cycle and system management costs. installation costs while enhancing availability.
These solutions are the first ones on the
market complying with the international IEC DIGSI 4
61850 standard. The DIGSI 4 computer program is a powerful
analysis tool that speeds up troubleshooting
To enable your company to profit from these and supplies important service information.
advantages as quickly as possible, Siemens From setting and commissioning of devices to
collaborated in the preparation of this the documentation and analysis of system
international standard and made every effort faults, Siemens’ DIGSI 4 offers a univeral tool
to ensure no time was lost in bringing it to for all support tasks.
the market.

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Vacuum circuit breakers

Vacuum circuit breaker ratings Ten-year maintenance interval on type


Siemens type GMSG circuit breakers are GMSG circuit breaker
available in 25 kA through 63 kA When applied under mild conditions (ANSI
“constant kA” interrupting classes or “usual service” conditions), maintenance is
250 MVA through 1,000 MVA on the older typically needed at 10-year intervals on the
“constant MVA” rating basis. Continuous circuit breaker. The maintenance interval for
current ratings include 1,200 A, 2,000 A and the switchgear cubicles is five years.
3,000 A self-cooled. 4,000 A is available using
Low-maintenance requirements
a 3,000 A circuit breaker together with
The vacuum interrupter is a sealed unit so the
forced-air (fan) cooling in the switchgear
only maintenance typically required is to
cubicle.
remove contaminants and check the vacuum
Front Common operator family integrity. The vacuum interrupters can be
Since the entire type GMSG circuit breaker disconnected from the stored-energy
range of ratings uses a common stored- mechanism quickly without tools. The
energy operating mechanism design, less vacuum integrity may be checked by hand or,
training of maintenance personnel is required alternatively, a simple high-potential test can
and stocking of spare parts is reduced. be used.
Floor rollout Mechanism operation
If the switchgear is not located on a The mechanism is arranged to pre-store
“housekeeping” pad, the circuit breakers closing energy in the closing springs. The
located in the lower cells are arranged to closing springs are selected so that they
rollout directly on the floor in front of the provide sufficient energy not only to close the
switchgear. No adapter, hoist or lift truck is circuit breaker safely into maximum “close
necessary. and latch” currents but also to pre-store the
tripping energy necessary to open the circuit
Maintenance features
breaker. The closing springs can be manually
Side (barriers removed) Type GMSG circuit breakers incorporate many
charged during maintenance or in emergency
features designed to reduce and simplify
conditions, but are normally charged
maintenance, including:
electrically automatically after each closing
Low maintenance vacuum interrupter operation.
Ten-year maintenance interval (assuming Front accessible operating mechanism
ANSI “usual service” conditions) The type GMSG stored-energy operator is
located at the front of the circuit breaker. The
Floor rollout
front cover can be easily removed to expose
Front-mounted operator the operator for inspection and maintenance.
This feature eliminates the need to lift, tilt or
Common operator family
turn over the circuit breaker for normal
Simple outer-phase barriers service.
“Universal” spare circuit breaker concept
Rear
Non-sliding current transfer
Rugged secondary disconnects.
Figure 27: Type GMSG vacuum
circuit breaker

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Interlocks Vacuum interrupters
The interlock system prevents racking of a The type GMSG circuit breakers use the
closed circuit breaker and prevents the Siemens family of vacuum interrupters,
closing of the circuit breaker between the proven in over 600,000 circuit breakers
“test” and “connected” positions The racking produced since 1976. The cup-shaped
mechanism can be padlocked to prevent contacts (used for lower interrupting ratings)
unauthorized operation. Padlocks can also be have chrome-copper arcing rings with a
applied to the racking mechanism to maintain unique radial magnetic field geometry to
the circuit breaker in the trip-free condition. provide fast interruption with minimal
contact erosion. For higher interrupting Figure 28: Vacuum interrupter
Stored-energy operator family
ratings, axial magnetic field contacts are used
The type GMSG circuit breaker utilizes the
to maintain the arc in diffuse mode and
Siemens type 3AH3 stored-energy operator
minimize contact erosion. The chrome-copper
for long life, high reliability and ease of
contact material assures lower chopping
maintenance. Parts used in the
currents than with designs employing copper-
manufacturing of the circuit breaker are
bismuth contacts.
precision tooled or produced on numerically
controlled equipment. The circuit breaker
design includes frequent use of inherent
alignment techniques.
Manual controls and indicators
All circuit breaker manual controls and 1
indicators are conveniently located on the
front of the circuit breaker.
Standard features include manual close
button, manual trip button, open-close
1. Stationary current connection
indicator, stored-energy closing spring 2 terminal
charge/discharge indicator, manual spring
charging access port and close operation 3 2. Insulator
counter. 3. Arc shield

Trip-free design 4 4. Chrome-copper contacts


The operating mechanism conforms to the (radial-magnetic field type)
trip-free requirements of ANSI/IEEE standards. 5. Moving contact stem
The mechanism design assures that the
5 6. Stainless steel bellows
tripping function prevails over the closing
operation. 6 7. Mechanical coupling for
operating mechanism
Simple barriers
Outerphase barriers are of very simple design
and located on the circuit breaker, allowing
the cell to be free of barriers, except the
current transformer barrier located in front of 7
the shutters. The barriers on the circuit
breaker remove quickly and easily for
maintenance. Most maintenance can be Figure 29: Vacuum interrupter
performed with the barriers in place.

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Figure 30: Type GMSG circuit
breaker key components 1. Closing spring

2. G
 earbox

3. O
 pening spring

4. P
 ush-to-close

5. A
 uxiliary switch
2
5
6. C
 lose coil 4

7. T
 rip coil 6
15 7
8. P
 ush-to-trip 1 3
12 8
9. M
 OC switch operator 17

10. Closed circuit breaker interlock


16 9
11. Trip-free interlock 13
12. Spring-charging motor 15

13. Jack shaft

14. Ground disconnect

15. Operations counter

16. OPEN/CLOSED indicator

17. CHARGED/DISCHARGED 11
14 10
indicator

18. Secondary disconnect

“Universal” spare circuit breaker Generator circuit breakers


(up to 50 kA) Generator circuit breakers are not
The physical configuration and interlock logic interchangeable with standard (non-
allow the use of a single circuit breaker to generator) circuit breakers.
serve as a “universal” spare circuit breaker at
an installation site for up to 50 kA. The rating Primary disconnects
interlock (refer to Figure 13: Circuit breaker The primary connection between the circuit
cell interior on page 14) logic checks the breaker and the cubicle is made of multiple
principal rating characteristics (continuous sets of silver-plated copper finger contacts
current, maximum voltage and interrupting that engage with silver-plated copper
Figure 31: Primary disconnects stationary contacts. The cubicle primary
current) and allows a circuit breaker to be
inserted in a breaker cell provided that the disconnect studs have a tapered leading edge
circuit breaker equals or exceeds the ratings that contributes to smooth racking of the
required by the cell. circuit breaker.

“Universal” spare circuit breaker (63 kA) The contacts, mounted on the ends of the
The concept described above (for up to circuit breaker disconnect stabs, have
50 kA) also applies for equipment rated multiple fingers and are compression spring
63 kA within the 63 kA rating. Circuit breakers loaded (one spring per double pair of
rated 63 kA cannot be used in equipment fingers). This arrangement offers a large
rated 50 kA or lower. number of contact points to ensure proper
alignment. The circuit breaker finger
assemblies are withdrawn with the circuit
breaker and are available for inspection
without de-energizing the switchgear main
bus.

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Non-sliding current transfer Mechanism-operated cell (MOC) switch
Pioneered by Siemens in the 1970s, the When required, 6, 12, 18 or 24 stages of a
vacuum interrupter movable stem is mechanism-operated cell (MOC) auxiliary
connected to the lower disconnect stab of the switch can be mounted in the circuit breaker
circuit breaker by a reliable flexible connector. cell. This switch is operated by the circuit
This provides a low-resistance current transfer breaker mechanism, so that the switch
path, not subject to the wear and contacts change state whenever the circuit
contamination problems associated with breaker is closed or opened. Normally, the
sliding or rolling joints used in some designs. MOC switch is operated only when the circuit
breaker is in the connected position, but
Secondary disconnects
provisions for operation in both the
The circuit breaker-to-cubicle secondary
connected and the test positions can be
disconnects are designed with sliding fingers.
furnished.
The secondary disconnects are automatically
engaged as the circuit breaker is racked into All spare MOC contacts are wired to accessible
the test position. They remain engaged as the terminal blocks, as shown in Figure 34: MOCs Figure 32: Secondary disconnect
circuit breaker is racked to the connected and TOCs (cover removed), for user cell portion
position. Since the secondary disconnects connections. The lower portion of Figure 34:
automatically engage in both the test and MOCs and TOCs (cover removed) shows four
connected positions, there is no need to MOC switches (total 24 stages) plus the MOC
operate a separate linkage for testing. operating linkage and four terminal blocks for
MOC switch connections.
The secondary disconnects are located on the
side of the circuit breaker element where they Truck-operated cell (TOC) switch
are shielded from accidental damage. They When required, 4, 8 or 12 stages of a truck-
are of an extremely rugged design, in operated cell (TOC) switch can be mounted in
contrast to other designs that employ light the circuit breaker cell. The TOC switch
duty electronics-style disconnects, located in contacts change state when the circuit
hidden or inaccessible locations. Alignment of breaker moves into or out of the connected
the disconnects can be visibly observed, if position. All spare TOC contacts are wired to
desired, allowing positive verification of accessible terminal blocks, as shown in Figure
secondary integrity. This feature is not 34: MOCs and TOCs (cover removed) for user
possible with designs employing a disconnect connections.
underneath or behind the circuit breaker.
The upper portion of Figure 34: MOCs and Figure 33: Secondary disconnect
Auxiliary switch (circuit breaker mounted) TOCs (cover removed) shows 12 stages of circuit breaker portion
The auxiliary switch assembly is mounted on TOC switches plus two terminal blocks for
the vacuum circuit breaker with contacts for TOC switch connections.
use in the circuit breaker control circuit and as
spare contacts for other use. Normally, four
auxiliary switch contacts, two NO (52a) and
two NC (52b), can be wired out for purchaser
use.
1 1. TOC switches and TOC
terminal blocks

2. MOC switches and MOC


terminal block
2

Figure 34: MOCs and TOCs (cover removed)

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Surge limiters Table 2: Surge limiters
Type 3EF surge limiters are available for use in
distribution systems to protect motors, Surge limiters
Protected (load equipment)
transformers and reactors from the effects of recommended
voltage surges associated with circuit breaker Liquid transformers No
operations. These limiters are not designed to Standard BIL Yes1
protect equipment exposed to lightning
Dry-type 5 kV 60 kV BIL No
surges, for which surge arresters should be
transformers
applied. 7 kV or 15 kV
No
95 kV BIL
The type 3EF surge limiters prevent the
Locked rotor
development of excessive overvoltages that Yes1
current < 600 A
can result from multiple reignitions or virtual Motors
chopping. This is primarily of concern during Locked rotor
No
current > 600 A
the starting of motors and switching of some
reactive loads. Reactors Yes

In general, if the impulse capability (BIL) of Capacitors No

the protected equipment matches that of the


Footnote:
switchgear, no protection is needed due to 1.
Not necessary if surge capacitors or surge arresters
the surges produced by the opening of the are located at transformer or machine terminals.
vacuum breaker. Since dry type transformers
and rotating machines are generally of lower
BlL, surge protection may be necessary.
For the minimum application
recommendations for surge limiters, refer to
Table 2: Surge limiter recommendations.

Figure 35: Type GMSG 50 kA circuit breaker Figure 36: Type GMSG 63 kA circuit breaker

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The advantages inherent in vacuum Fewer components

interruption are summarized as follows:
The vacuum interrupter pole construction
I deal dielectric
is extremely simple and consists of only
In a vacuum, the dielectric strength across seven moving parts within the high voltage
a contact gap recovers very rapidly area and only two moving parts within the
allowing a small contact separation and an vacuum interrupter chamber. This means
efficient vacuum interrupter design. The greater reliability and less maintenance
vacuum does not interact with the arc or its with vacuum interrupters as compared to
components. the greater number of parts in other types
of interrupters, such as gas or oil.
Q
 uiet operation
L
 ong vacuum interrupter life
Interruption of currents by a vacuum circuit
breaker is quieter than the loud report that Due to the careful selection of
accompanies interruptions in older types of components, the vacuum interrupter has
circuit breakers. an expected long service life. The chrome-
copper contacts allow efficient interruption
L
 ow current chopping characteristics
of both diffused and contracted arcs with
The chrome-copper contact material used very little contact erosion.
in Siemens vacuum interrupters limits
I mmunity to environment
chopping currents to a maximum of five
amperes. This low value prevents the build- The capability of the vacuum interrupter to
up of unduly high voltages and results in interrupt current or to withstand voltage is
lower stress on the insulation of load not directly affected by conditions external
equipment. to the vacuum interrupter. High or low
altitudes, hot or cold temperatures, moist
N
 o arc by-products vented to the
or dry conditions, or heavy dust conditions
atmosphere
do not affect the conditions internal to the
The sealed vacuum interrupter prevents vacuum interrupter. Conditions external to
venting of arc products to the atmosphere the vacuum interrupter, however, could
and prevents contamination of the affect the overall system operation and
contacts by the atmosphere. The metal should be considered in the specifications.
vapor of the arc quickly recondenses on the
L
 ow maintenance
surface of the contacts, although a small
amount may recondense on the arc Vacuum interrupter maintenance typically
chamber wall or arc shield. The requires wiping dust or other atmospheric
recondensing metal vapor acts as a “getter” elements from the exterior, visually
and recaptures more molecules of certain checking the contact wear indicator and
gases that might be liberated during periodic dielectric testing to confirm
vaporization. This action tends to improve vacuum integrity.
the vacuum in the interrupter during its
L
 ower force requirements
operating life.
The vacuum interrupter has a very low
N
 on-toxic interruption by-products
moving mass compared to that found in
The interruption process occurs entirely other interrupters. This allows for a smaller,
within the sealed vacuum interrupter. Even more compact stored-energy operator
if a vacuum interrupter is physically broken, leading to the long life and low
the arc products inside the vacuum maintenance of the circuit breaker.
interrupter are not toxic. In contrast, gas-
filled interrupters produce toxic arc by-
products, requiring special precautions in
the event of a ruptured interrupter
housing.

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The arc is extinguished near the current zero
and the conductive metal vapor recondenses
on the contact surfaces and the arc chamber
wall or arc shield within a matter of
microseconds. As a result, the dielectric
strength of the break recovers very rapidly
and contact erosion is almost negligible.
The arc drawn in the vacuum interrupter is
not cooled. The metal vapor plasma is highly
conductive and the resulting arc voltage is
only 20 to 200 volts. This low arc voltage,
combined with very short arcing times,
produces only a very small arc energy in the
vacuum interrupter, accounting for the long
electrical life expectancy of the Siemens
vacuum interrupter.
There are two types of arc shapes. Up to
approximately 10 kA, the arc remains
diffused. It takes the form of a vapor
discharge and covers the entire contact
surface. Diffused arcs are easily interrupted.
Figure 37: Type 3AH3 operating mechanism
Radial magnetic field design vacuum
interrupters (refer to Figure 38 on page 29, A)
Siemens vacuum heritage are used for lower interrupting ratings. In
Type GMSG vacuum circuit breakers take full radial magnetic field interrupters, when the
advantage of Siemens’ long history with arc current exceeds about 10 kA, the arc is
vacuum interrupters for power applications. constricted considerably by its own magnetic
While early work was carried out in the field and contracts essentially to a point arc. If
1920s, a successful vacuum interrupter could the contracted arc is allowed to remain
not be perfected until the high vacuum pump stationary, it overheats the contact at the arc
became available in the 1960s. Siemens roots to the point where molten metal vapor
began to focus development efforts in 1969, does not allow the dielectric to rebuild during
culminating with the introduction of the type the current zero and large magnitude
3AF circuit breaker in 1976. The knowledge currents cannot be interrupted. To overcome
gained over years of application of this this, the contacts are designed in a cup shape
technology in the types 3AF and 3AH circuit with oblique slots, so that a self-generated
breakers is now available in the type GMSG field causes the arc to travel around the
design. contacts. This prevents localized overheating
when interrupting large magnitudes of short
Vacuum interrupter principles circuit current.
With Siemens type GMSG vacuum circuit
breakers, the chopping currents are held to For high interrupting ratings, axial magnetic
five amperes or less. This is low enough to field design (refer to Figure 38 on page 29, B)
prevent the build-up of unduly high voltages is employed. In this configuration, the current
that may occur on switching of inductive flow creates a magnetic field along the
circuits. The chrome-copper contact material longitudinal axis of the vacuum interrupter.
keeps overvoltages to a minimum so special This field prevents constriction of the arc and
surge protection is not required in most this forces the arc to remain in diffuse mode.
applications. Since the arc remains in diffuse mode,
localized overheating is avoided and contact
When the contacts open, the current to be erosion is held to low levels.
interrupted initiates a metal vapor arc
discharge and current continues flowing
through this plasma until the next current
zero.

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A. Arc formation with RMF contacts
(high-speed photographs (exposure time 13 μs)) Arc movement –
radial magnetic-
field contacts

Constricted arc
moves around
contacts

Up to four
rotations per
interruption

Diffuse arc prior to current zero (i = 2 kA); cathode at bottom Prolongs


contact life by
distributing
heat

Constricted arc (i = 40 kA)

B. Arc formation with AMF contacts (high-speed photographs (exposure time 13 μs); cathode at bottom)

Diffuse arc prior to current zero (i = 10 kA)

Typical diffuse arc during load current interruption

Diffuse high-current discharge (i = 60 kA)

Figure 38: Radial- and axial-field arcing

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Generator vacuum
circuit breakers
Type GMSG-GCB generator circuit F
 aster rate of rise of transient recovery
breakers voltage (TRV)
Drawout type generator circuit breakers for
Delayed current zeros
use in type GM-SG metal-clad switchgear are
available. These circuit breakers are derived No reclosing duty
from the same type 3AH3 family of circuit
Out-of-phase switching duty.
breaker operating mechanisms as our
standard non-generator circuit breakers. The Very high X/R ratio
basic design of the circuit breakers is the The standards for distribution circuit breakers
same, making maintenance and operation of are based on a circuit X/R ratio of 17 (at 60
the generator circuit breakers the same as for Hz), which results in a 45 ms time constant of
non-generator circuit breakers. This means decay of the dc component of a short-circuit
that there is no incremental or additional current. This determines the amount of dc
training needed for your maintenance or current that is added to the ac component of
operational personnel. The type GMSG-GCB the short-circuit current during type or design
generator circuit breakers exploit the long testing. A circuit breaker with rated
history of successful service provided by the interrupting time of 50 ms (historically
entire type 3A (including types 3AF and 3AH termed a “three-cycle breaker”) requires a %dc
operators) family of vacuum circuit breakers. component of 47 percent (at contact part),
which is equivalent to the historic “S-factor” of
These generator circuit breakers fully conform
1.2. The S-factor was defined in IEEE Std
to the requirements for generator circuit
C37.04-1979 as the ratio of the total rms
breakers as specified in IEEE Std C37.013,
asymmetrical current to the symmetrical
“IEEE Standard for AC High Voltage Generator
current. While the S-factor is no longer in the
Circuit Breakers Rated on a Symmetrical
standards, it provides a simple way to grasp
Current Basis.”
the difference between a generator circuit
In our discussion of generator circuit breakers, breaker and a distribution circuit breaker.
the term “distribution circuit breakers” will be
In contrast, IEEE Std C37.013 specifies that
used to refer to ordinary (non-generator)
tests be conducted based on an X/R ratio of
circuit breakers conforming to IEEE Stds.
50 (at 60 Hz), which corresponds to a time
C37.04, C37.06 and C37.09.
constant of decay of the dc component of the
The ratings for the type GMSG-GCB generator short-circuit current of 133 ms. This results in
circuit breakers are listed on page 39. a much higher dc current at a given contact-
part time than for a distribution circuit
Generator application differences
breaker. Using the example of a generator
What makes the application to a generator
circuit breaker with rated interrupting time of
different than ordinary distribution circuit
50 ms, the %dc component at contact part
breaker applications to feeders, motors, main
would be 78 percent and the required
circuit breakers or other non-generator
S-factor would be 1.48.
circuits? Several aspects differ considerably,
including:
Very high X/R ratio
Higher momentary (close and latch)
currents

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If a circuit breaker rated 50 kA symmetrical, Therefore, the TRV produced by the load
the corresponding required asymmetrical circuit upon interruption of a short-circuit
interrupting capability would be 50 x 1.2 = 60 current has a very high rate of rise, much
kA for the distribution circuit breaker, and 50 higher than that of a distribution circuit.
x 1.48 = 72 kA for the generator circuit
For comparison, for a distribution circuit
breaker. This demonstrates that a generator
breaker rated 15 kV, the rate of rise of TRV
circuit breaker is subjected to much heavier
(RRRV) for short-circuits is 0.39 kV/μs for a
interrupting requirements than a distribution
traditional indoor circuit breaker (now termed
circuit breaker.
a class S1 circuit breaker in IEEE Std C37.06-
Higher momentary duty 2009). In contrast, the RRRV of a generator
The higher X/R ratio of a generator circuit breaker, in accordance with IEEE Std
application also affects the required peak C37.013 for a system source fault is 4.0 kV/
withstand capability of the circuit breaker. μs, for a machine of 101-200 MVA.
This is due to the much slower rate of decay
While this difference is severe, the vacuum
of the dc component of the short-circuit
circuit breaker is ideally suited to fast RRRV
current. For a distribution circuit breaker, the
applications. The dielectric strength between
peak withstand current rating is 260 percent
the contacts recovers extremely rapidly
of the symmetrical interrupting rating of the
following interruption.
circuit breaker. For the generator circuit
breaker, the peak withstand current rating is Delayed current zeros
274 percent of the symmetrical interrupting Generator applications may be subject to a
rating of the circuit breaker. The peak phenomenon frequently referred to as
withstand current is related to the historic “missing current zeros,” but which is properly
concept of a momentary current, sometimes termed “delayed current zeros.”
refered to as “bus bracing,” and is the current
Generally, it is assumed that the symmetrical
that the circuit breaker must withstand during
current during a short-circuit has a constant
a fault closing operation, as well as the
magnitude and does not decline with the
current that the switchgear must withstand
duration of the fault. Of course, the dc
without damage. This current is also
component of a short circuit does decline, but
commonly called the closing and latching
the ac component (the symmetrical current)
current. The difference between 274 percent
is considered constant.
and 260 percent may seem slight, but it
results in a mechanical duty over 10 percent However, in a generator application, it may
higher on a generator circuit breaker than on be that the symmetrical current magnitude
a distribution circuit breaker. does not remain constant. It may decline as
the generator slows down during the fault. If
Faster rate of TRV
the time constant of decay of the ac
TRV is the result of interrupting current flow
component (the symmetrical current) is faster
in a load circuit. When a short-circuit current
than the time constant of decay of the dc
is interrupted, the current and voltage are
component, then the summation of the ac
almost 90 degrees out-of-phase. Thus, when
and dc components will move the resultant
the current goes through zero, the system
current away from the zero axis.
voltage is nearly at a maximum instantaneous
value. When the interruption occurs, the For this reason, IEEE Std C37.013 requires
capacitance of the load circuit is charged to that tests be conducted in which the test
the maximum voltage, and electrical energy circuit is intentionally adjusted to delay the
stored in the capacitance begins to transfer to first current zero for an extended time. Figure
magnetic energy stored in the inductances. In 39: Delayed current zero tests example on
a generator circuit breaker application, the page 32 shows test currents in which the first
generator (or the step-up transformer if the current zero was intentionally delayed in the
fault source is from the generator) is a highly power test laboratory. The delay from circuit
inductive component with very low breaker contact parting to first current zero
capacitance. As a result, the natural was delayed progressively from about 20 ms
frequency of this circuit (consisting of high to over 57 ms in the tests shown. Further
inductance and low capacitance) is very high. delay was not possible due to limitation in the
laboratory.

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20 ms 30 ms

40 ms 57 ms

Figure 39: Delayed current zero tests example

No reclosing duty Out-of-phase switching duty


One difference between a generator circuit Generator applications also have to consider
breaker and a distribution circuit breaker is the potential for the circuit breaker to
actually less severe. In a generator interrupt short-circuit currents when the
application, reclosing is never used. While the generator is out-of-phase with the power
circuit breaker could probably deal with the system. During such conditions, the voltage
duty, the need to establish synchronism across the open contacts is much higher than
between machine and system makes during normal interruptions. In the worst case
reclosing impractical. of machine and system 180 degrees out-of-
phase, the voltage across the contacts would
be twice that of normal interruptions.
However, IEEE Std C37.013 considers 90
degrees to be the upper limit to avoid
damage to the machine. IEEE considers out-
of-phase switching as an optional capability.
The type GMSG-GCB generator circuit
breakers are tested for out-of-phase switching
capability.

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Standards Design testing considerations
Requirements for generator circuit breakers The short-circuit tests required for generator
are given in IEEE Std C37.013. Originally circuit breakers are extreme and only a few
created to cover circuit breakers for machines laboratories can conduct such tests. Siemens
of 100 MVA and higher, it was amended in insists on testing our generator circuit
2007 to extend requirements to encompass breakers using direct power tests, in which
machines as small as 10 MVA. The standards the short-circuit current and recovery voltage
for distribution circuit breakers (including are both supplied by the short-circuit
IEEE Stds C37.04, C37.06, C37.09 and generator. This limits the number of power
C37.010) do not apply to generator circuit laboratories in the world capable of such tests
breakers. to a mere handful.
In the case of a drawout type circuit breaker One of the major difficulties that laboratories
for use in metal-clad switchgear, the circuit have is the high RRRV requirements for the
breaker design, construction and type testing TRV during tests. Most laboratories have a
must be coordinated with IEEE Std C37.20.2. relatively high amount of stray capacitance
In particular, drawout interlocks, temperature inherent in the laboratory itself, making it
rise and other aspects peculiar to metal-clad impossible for them to produce RRRV values
switchgear must be met. in the range of 3.0 kV/μs to 4.5 kV/μs.
Siemens tests have been conducted with
Some may wonder why it was necessary to
direct power tests on each of the ratings
create new standards for generator circuit
available in the type GMSG-GCB circuit
breakers. After all, the standards for
breakers.
distribution circuit breakers have served us
well for many decades in such applications. In addition, all tests have been conducted as
This is certainly a reasonable statement, as three-phase tests, except for out-of-phase and
distribution circuit breakers have been used in delayed current zero tests, where laboratory
generator applications for over 50 years with limits force the tests to be made on a single-
good success. However, the use of distributed phase basis. Unlike some other companies,
generation is increasing, and the size of the Siemens does not use synthetic test methods,
machines involved is also increasing. In in which short-circuit current is provided by
addition, prime movers (such as aero- the generator, but recovery voltage is
derivative gas turbines) with relatively low provided by a separate low-power, high-
rotating inertia are now common. voltage source. While the standards allow
synthetic testing, Siemens prefers direct
A low inertia machine introduces more
testing.
significant concerns with respect to delayed
current zeros.
In addition, the testing protocols in the
standards have improved dramatically in
recent years, in part due to increased data
gathering capabilities in the power test
laboratories, as well as due to the improved
ability of the laboratories to control the point-
on-wave at contact parting. These
improvements have made it possible to
explore the capabilities of circuit breakers to a
level never imagined some decades ago.

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Rating structure Mechanical endurance
One of the confusing aspects of a generator The mechanical endurance required by IEEE
application is that the generator circuit Std C37.013 (clause 6.2.10) is a mere 1,000
breaker has different ratings for a system- operations. The type GMSG-GCB generator
source fault than for a generator-source fault. circuit breaker operators share the design
F1 Consider, for example, the simplified one-line heritage of the rest of the type 3AH3 operator
diagram in Figure 40. family, and have been tested to demonstrate
mechanical endurance of 10,000 operations,
For a fault at F1 in the diagram, the fault
exceeding the endurance required by the
receives current both from the step-up
standards for generator circuit breakers.
F2 transformer and from the generator.
However, only the current from the generator
passes through the generator circuit breaker.
G The generator has a relatively low short-
circuit capability and a relatively high sub-
transient reactance, and thus the short-circuit
Figure 40: Simplified one-line
current through the generator circuit breaker
diagram with fault at location F1 is relatively low.
In contrast, for a fault at location F2, the total
current into the fault is the same but this
time, only the contribution from the step-up
transformer passes through the generator
circuit breaker. The short-circuit capability for
the system (transformer) source fault is very
high since the transformer is normally
connected to a robust high voltage system. In
addition, the transformer impedance is
relatively low compared to the sub-transient
reactance of a generator. The result is that
the short-circuit current originating from the
system (the transformer) is usually at least
twice the short-circuit current that can
originate from the generator.
This explains why generator circuit breakers
have a short-circuit interrupting rating that is
based on a system-source fault condition.
This rating is used as the nominal rating of
the circuit breaker. Standards require the
generator-source interrupting rating to be 50
percent of the system-source rating.

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Technical data
Control voltages, ANSI/IEEE C37.06-2009 Spring charging motor Table 3: Type GMSG circuit breaker
Close coil Trip coil control data4
Range A Charging
Nominal
Close Trip A1 A1, 3 Run (Avg.)1 Seconds
24 Vdc 19-28 14-28 15.0 15/---- ---- ----
48 Vdc 36-56 28-56 11.4 11.4/30 8 10
125 Vdc 100-140 70-140 2.1 4.8/7.4 4 10
250 Vdc 200-280 140-280 2.1 4.2/9.6 2 10
120 Vac 104-127 104-127 2.0 ----2 6 10
240 Vac 208-254 208-254 2.0 ----2 3 10

Footnotes:
1.
Current at nominal voltage.
2.
Capacitor trip.
3.
Value preceding slash (/) is the current for the standard trip coil with standard rating interrupting time. Value
following (/) is current for optional trip coil with three-cycle interrupting time.
4.
---- means this selection is not available at this voltage.

Control circuit voltage Table 4: Interrupting capacity


Continuous
Type switch auxiliary switch contacts1
current (A) 120 Vac 240 Vac 48 Vdc 125 Vdc 250 Vdc
Circuit breaker 10 10 5 10/302 5 3
TOC 15 15 10 0.5 0.5 0.2
MOC 20 15 10 10 10 5

Footnotes:
1.
All switch contacts are non-convertible.
2.
Two contacts in series.

Spring charging time ≤ 10 s Table 5: Circuit breaker operating


times (type 3AH3 operator)
Close time from energizing close coil at rated control voltage to contact touch (last
≤ 65 ms
pole)
Opening time from 5-cycle interrupting time (83 ms) ≤ 56 ms
energization trip coil at rated
control voltage to contact 3.5-cycle interrupting time (58 ms) ≤ 43 ms
part (last pole), not including
3-cycle interrupting time (50 ms) ≤ 33 ms
arcing time

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Table 6: Type GMSG circuit breaker ratings (new "constant kA" ratings basis)

Maximum
Short-circuit
design Withstand voltage levels Continuous current4
Voltage (I)5, 6
voltage (V)2
Circuit breaker type1 range factor
(K)3 Power Lightning
kV rms frequency impulse (BIL) A rms kA rms sym
kV rms kV peak
5-GMSG-40-xxxx-104 4.76 1.0 19 60 1,200, 2,000, 3,000, 4,000FC 40
5-GMSG-50-xxxx-130 4.76 1.0 19 60 1,200, 2,000, 3,000, 4,000FC 50
5-GMSG-63-xxxx-164 4.76 1.0 19 60 1,200, 2,000, 3,000, 4,000FC 63
7-GMSG-40-xxxx-104 8.25 1.0 36 95 1,200, 2,000, 3,000, 4,000FC 40
15-GMSG-25-xxxx-65 15.0 1.0 36 95 1,200, 2,000 25
15-GMSG-40-xxxx-104 15.0 1.0 36 95 1,200, 2,000, 3,000, 4,000FC 40
15-GMSG-50-xxxx-130 15.0 1.0 36 95 1,200, 2,000, 3,000, 4,000FC 50
15-GMSG-63-xxxx-164 15.0 1.0 36 95 1,200, 2,000, 3,000, 4,000FC 63
Maximum Short-time
Permissible
Interrupting symmetrical % dc current (I)
tripping Closing and latching (momentary)
time7 interrupting component (three
delay (Y)
Circuit breaker type1 (I) seconds)
Asymmetrical Peak
ms/cycles Sec kA rms sym % kA rms (1.55 x I) (2.6 x I)
kA rms kA peak
5-GMSG-40-xxxx-104 83/5 2 40 47 40 62 104
5-GMSG-50-xxxx-130 83/5 2 50 47 50 78 130
5-GMSG-63-xxxx-164 83/5 2 63 47 63 98 164
7-GMSG-40-xxxx-104 83/5 2 40 47 40 62 104
15-GMSG-25-xxxx-65 83/5 2 25 47 25 39 65
15-GMSG-40-xxxx-104 83/5 2 40 47 40 62 104
15-GMSG-50-xxxx-130 83/5 2 50 47 50 78 130
15-GMSG-63-xxxx-164 83/5 2 63 47 63 98 164

Footnotes: 4.
 ,000FC indicates that fan cooling
4 These ratings are in accordance with:
1.
“xxxx” in type designation refers is included in the switchgear
ANSI/IEEE C37.04-1999 Standard Rating
to the continuous current rating structure for this rating. 4,000 A
1,200 A, 2,000 A or 3,000 A, as rating is not available in outdoor
Structure for AC High-Voltage Circuit
appropriate. The 4,000 A fan- equipment. Breakers
cooled rating is achieved using 5.
All values apply to polyphase and
ANSI/IEEE C37.06-2009 AC High-Voltage
a 3,000 A circuit breaker, in line-to-line faults.
combination with fan cooling as 6.
Standard duty cycle is O - 0.3 s -
Circuit Breakers Rated on a Symmetrical
indicated in Footnote 4. CO - 3 min. - CO. Current Basis - Preferred Ratings and
2.
Maximum design voltage for 7.
Standard rating interrupting time Related Required Capabilities for Voltages
which the circuit breaker is is five-cycles (83 ms). Optional Above 1,000 Volts
designed and the upper limit for rated interrupting time of three-
operation. cycles (50 ms) is available (except ANSI/IEEE C37.09-1999 Standard Test
3.
K is listed for information purposes with 24 Vdc tripping). Procedure for AC High-Voltage Circuit
only. For circuit breakers rated on Breakers Rated on a Symmetrical Current
a "constant kA" ratings basis, the Basis
voltage range factor is 1.0.
ANSI/IEEE C37.010-1999 Application
Guide for AC High-Voltage Circuit Breakers
Rated on a Symmetrical Current Basis.

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Table 7: Type GMSG circuit breaker ratings (historic "constant MVA" ratings basis)

Nominal
Nominal Maximum Voltage
three-
voltage design Continuous current4 range factor Withstand voltage levels
phase
class voltage (V)3 (K)5
MVA class2
Circuit breaker type1
Lightning
Power
impulse
kV MVA kV rms A rms ---- frequency
(BIL)
kV rms
kV peak
5-GMSG-250-xxxx-97 4.16 250 4.76 1,200, 2,000 1.24 19 60
5-GMSG-350-xxxx-132 4.16 350 4.76 1,200, 2,000, 3,000, 4,000FC 1.19 19 60
7-GMSG-500-xxxx-111 7.2 500 8.25 1,200, 2,000, 3,000, 4,000FC 1.25 36 95
15-GMSG-500-xxxx-62 13.8 500 15.0 1,200, 2,000, 3,000, 4,000FC 1.30 36 95
15-GMSG-750-xxxx-97 13.8 750 15.0 1,200, 2,000, 3,000, 4,000FC 1.30 36 95
15-GMSG-1000-xxxx-130 13.8 1,000 15.0 1,200, 2,000, 3,000, 4,000FC 1.30 36 95
Short-circuit Rated
Short-time
(at rated maximum Maximum
current Permissible
maximum design symmetrical Interrupting Closing and latching
(K x I) tripping
design voltage (V) interrupting time10 (momentary)
(three delay (Y)
voltage) divided by (K x I)9
Circuit breaker type1 seconds)
(I)6-8 K (= V/K)
Peak
Asymmetrical
(2.7 x
kA rms sym kA rms kV rms kA rms sym Sec ms/cycles (1.6 x K x I)11
K x I)11
kA rms
kA peak
5-GMSG-250-xxxx-97 29 36 3.85 36 2 83/5 58 97
5-GMSG-350-xxxx-132 41 49 4.0 49 2 83/5 78 132
7-GMSG-500-xxxx-111 33 41 6.6 41 2 83/5 66 111
15-GMSG-500-xxxx-62 18 23 11.5 23 2 83/5 37 62
15-GMSG-750-xxxx-97 28 36 11.5 36 2 83/5 58 97
15-GMSG-1000-xxxx-130 37 48 11.5 48 2 83/5 77 130

For footnotes, please refer to page 38.

These ratings are in accordance with:


ANSI/IEEE
 C37.04-1979 Standard Rating
Structure for AC High-Voltage Circuit
Breakers Rated on a Symmetrical Current
Basis
ANSI
 C37.06-1987 AC High-Voltage Circuit
Breakers Rated on a Symmetrical Current
Basis - Preferred Ratings and Related
Required Capabilities
ANSI/IEEE
 C37.09-1979 Standard Test
Procedure for AC High-Voltage Circuit
Breakers Rated on a Symmetrical Current
Basis
A
 NSI/IEEE C37.010-1979 Application
Guide for AC High-Voltage Circuit Breakers
Rated on a Symmetrical Current Basis.

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Footnotes:
1.
“xxxx” in type designation refers to the continuous
current rating 1,200 A, 2,000 A or 3,000 A,
as appropriate. The 4,000 A fan-cooled rating
is achieved using a 3,000 A circuit breaker, in
combination with fan cooling as indicated in
Footnote 4.
2.
"Nominal three-phase MVA class" is included for
reference only. This information is not listed in ANSI
C37.06-1987.
3.
Maximum design voltage for which the circuit
breaker is designed and the upper limit for
operation.
4.
4,000FC indicates that fan cooling is included in the
switchgear structure for this rating. 4,000 A rating
is not available in outdoor equipment.
5.
K is the ratio of the rated maximum design voltage
to the lower limit of the range of operating voltage
in which the required symmetrical and asymmetrical
interrupting capabilities vary in inverse proportion
to the operating voltage.
6.
The following formula shall be used to obtain the
required symmetrical interrupting capability of a
circuit breaker at an operating voltage between
1/K times rated maximum design voltage and rated
maximum design voltage: Required symmetrical
interrupting capability =
rated short-circuit current (I) x [(rated maximum
Type GMSG vacuum circuit breaker design voltage)/(operating voltage)].
For operating voltages below 1/K times maximum
design voltage, the required symmetrical
interrupting capability of the circuit breaker shall be
equal to K times rated short-circuit current.
7.
Within the limitations stated in
ANSI/IEEE C37.04-1979, all values apply to
polyphase and line-to-line faults. For single phase-
to-ground faults, the specific conditions stated in
clause 5.10.2.3 of ANSI/IEEE C37.04-1979 apply.
8.
Standard duty cycle is O - 15s - CO.
9.
Current values in this row are not to be exceeded
even for operating voltage below 1/K times rated
maximum design voltage. For operating voltages
between rated maximum design voltage and
1/K times rated maximum design voltage, follow
Footnote 5.
10.
Standard rating interrupting time is five-cycles (83
ms). Optional rated interrupting time of three-cycles
(50 ms) is available (except with 24 Vdc tripping).
11.
Current values in this row are independent of
operating voltage up to and including rated
maximum voltage.

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Table 8: Type GMSG-GCB circuit breaker ratings

Circuit breaker type3


Rated values and related capabilities IEEE C37.013 clause Units 15-GMSG-GCB- 15-GMSG-GCB- 15-GMSG-GCB-
40-XXXX-110 50-XXXX-137 63-XXXX-173
Rated maximum voltage (V) 5.1 kV 15.0 15.0 15.0
Power frequency 5.2 Hz 60 60 60
1,200, 2,000, 1,200, 2,000, 1,200, 2,000,
Rated continuous current 5.3 A
3,000, 4,000FC 3,000, 4,000FC 3,000, 4,000FC
Rated dielectric strength (withstand voltage)
5.4.2 C37.013a, Table
1. Power frequency, one minute kV 38 38 38
4
2. Impulse kV peak 95 95 95
Rated short-circuit duty cycle 5.5 CO-30 min-CO CO-30 min-CO CO-30 min-CO
Rated interrupting time 1,2
5.6 ms < 80 ms < 80 ms < 80 ms
Rated short-circuit current
1. System source (100%) (I) 5.8.1 kA sym 40 50 63
2. Generator source (50%) 5.8.2.3 kA sym 20 25 31.5
dc component % 75 64 61
Asymmetry ratio (historical "S" factor) ---- 1.46 1.35 1.32
Asymmetrical interrupting (ref) kA rms 57.9 67.5 83
Delayed current zero capability ms 40 30 30
Close and latch capability (274% I) kA peak 110 137 173
Short-time current carrying capability (100% I) 5.8.2.7 kA sym 40 50 63
Short-time current duration 5.8.2.7 s 3 3 3

Transient recovery voltage (TRV) rating


System source
5.9
1. E2 peak voltage kV 27.6 (1.84 V) 27.6 (1.84 V) 27.6 (1.84 V)
C37.013a, Table 5
2. RRRV (TRV rate) kV / µs 3.5 4.5 4.5
3. T2 time-to-peak µs 9.3 (0.62 V) 7.2 (0.48 V) 7.2 (0.48 V)

Generator source
1. E2 crest voltage kV 27.6 (1.84 V) 27.6 (1.84 V) 27.6 (1.84 V)
C37.013a, Table 6
2. RRRV (TRV rate) kV / µs 1.6 1.8 1.8
3. T2 time-to-peak µs 20.25 (1.35 V) 18.0 (1.20 V) 18.0 (1.20 V)

Out-of-phase switching
1. E2 crest voltage kV 39.0 (2.6 V) 39.0 (2.6 V) 39.0 (2.6 V)
C37.013a, Table 9
2. RRRV (TRV rate) kV / µs 3.3 4.1 4.1
3. T2 time-to-peak µs 13.4 (0.89 V) 10.8 (0.72 V) 10.8 (0.72 V)

1,200, 2,000, 1,200, 2,000, 1,200, 2,000,


Rated load-current switching capability 5.10 A
3,000 3,000, 4,000 3,000, 4,000
Out-of-phase current switching capability 5.12 kA 20 25 31.5
Mechanical endurance operations 10,000 10,000 10,000

Footnotes: 3
"xxxx" in type designation refers to the continuous
1
Interrupting time is based on the first current zero
current rating 1,200 A, 2,000 A or 3,000 A, as
occurring no later than 66 ms after fault initiation,
appropriate. The 4,000 A fan-cooled rating is
for example, %dc component <100.
achieved using a 3,000 A circuit breaker in
2
Interrupting time of 50 ms available, provided that
combination with fan cooling in the switchgear
the first current zero occurs no later than 50 ms
structure. Assuming 13.8 kV generator voltage and
after fault initiation.
load current of 4,000 A with fan cooling.

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Table 9: Current transformers1,4

60 Hz metering accuracy at burden


Ratio Relay class
B0.1 B0.5 B1.0 B2.0
Type MD toroidal standard accuracy4
100:5 2.42 ---- ---- ---- C 15
150:5 0.6 2.4 ----- ---- C 20
200:5 0.6 1.2 ---- ---- C 25
250:5 0.6 1.2 ---- ---- C 35
300:5 0.6 1.2 2.4 ---- C 40
Figure 41: Current transformer
400:5 0.3 0.6 2.42 ---- C 60
500:5 0.3 0.3 1.2 ---- C 75
Footnotes:
600:5 3
0.3 0.3 0.6 ---- C 100
1.
One-second through current and
momentary current are equal to 800:5 0.3 0.3 0.6 0.6 C 130
the ratings of the associated circuit
1,000:5 0.3 0.3 0.3 0.3 C 170
breakers.
2.
Exceeds ANSI/IEEE C37.20.2 1,200:5 3
0.3 0.3 0.3 0.3 C 200
accuracy limit.
1,500:5 0.3 0.3 0.3 0.3 C 200
3.
Multi-ratio current transformers
available. The accuracy ratings 2,000:53 0.3 0.3 0.3 0.3 C 200
shown apply only to the full
2,500:5 0.3 0.3 0.3 0.3 C 230
secondary winding.
4.
Mounting restrictions: 3,000:5 3
0.3 0.3 0.3 0.3 C 240
MD: Up to two MD CTs per phase
4,000:53 0.3 0.3 0.3 0.3 C 240
pn each primary disconnect
bushing Type MDD toroidal special accuracy4
MDD: Up to one MDD CT per phase
75:5 2.42
4.8 ---- ---- C 20
on each primary disconnect
bushing. 100:5 1.2 2.4 ---- ---- C 30
150:5 0.6 1.2 2.4 4.8 C 40
200:5 0.6 1.2 1.2 2.4 C 60
250:5 0.3 0.6 1.2 2.4 C 80
300:5 0.3 0.6 0.6 1.2 C 100
400:5 0.3 0.3 0.6 0.6 C 130
500:5 0.3 0.3 0.3 0.6 C 160
600:5 3
0.3 0.3 0.3 0.3 C 210
800:5 0.3 0.3 0.3 0.3 C 270
1,000:5 0.3 0.3 0.3 0.3 C 340
1,200:5 3
0.3 0.3 0.3 0.3 C 425
1,500:5 0.3 0.3 0.3 0.3 C 510
2,000:53 0.3 0.3 0.3 0.3 C 460
2,500:5 0.3 0.3 0.3 0.3 C 580
3,000:5 3
0.3 0.3 0.3 0.3 C 660
4,000:5 3
0.3 0.3 0.3 0.3 C 460

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Table 10: Voltage transformers

Accuracy class VA thermal


Voltage class Ratio
rating
X, Y Z ZZ

5 kV 2,400/120 0.3 1.2 ---- 500

5 kV 4,200/120 0.3 1.2 ---- 500

5 kV 4,800/120 0.3 1.2 ---- 500

15 kV 7,200/120 0.3 0.3 1.2 1,000

15 kV 8,400/120 0.3 0.3 1.2 1,000

15 kV 12,000/120 0.3 0.3 1.2 1,000

15 kV 14,400/120 0.3 0.3 1.2 1,000

Table 11: Switchgear ratings

Constant MVA ratings system


Withstand voltage levels Self-cooled Momentary withstand
Maximum main bus Short-time
Power Lightning continuous Internal arc
design kA rms withstand
Designation1 frequency impulse BIL current A kA peak resistance (IEEE
voltage asymmetrical current (2 s)
kV rms kV peak rms3 C37.20.7)
kV rms2 kA

1,200, 2,000, 58 97 36
GM-SG
3,000, 4,000 78 132 49
4.76 19 60
SGM-SG, 1,200, 2,000, 58 97 36
OGM-SG 3,000 78 132 49
1,200, 2,000,
GM-SG
3,000, 4,000
8.25 36 95 66 111 41
SGM-SG, 1,200, 2,000,
OGM-SG 3,000 None

37 62 23
1,200, 2,000,
GM-SG 58 97 36
3,000, 4,000
77 130 48
15.0 36 95
37 62 23
SGM-SG, 1,200, 2,000,
58 97 36
OGM-SG 3,000
77 130 48

Footnotes:
1.
Designation refers to construction type for the
equipment (indoor, outdoor non-walk-in, outdoor
walk-in) as appropriate. Refer to Table 1: Type GM-
SG family designation on page 5.
2.
Maximum design voltage for which the equipment
is designed and the upper limit for operation.
3.
For self-cooled circuit breaker continuous current
ratings, refer to Table 7: Type GMSG circuit breaker
ratings (historic “constant MVA” ratings basis) on
page 37.

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Table 11: Switchgear ratings (continued)

Constant kA ratings system


Withstand voltage levels Momentary withstand
Self-cooled
Maximum main bus Short-time
Power Lightning Internal arc
design continuous kA rms withstand
Designation 1
frequency impulse BIL kA peak resistance (IEEE
voltage current A rms4 asymmetrical current (2 s)
kV rms kV peak C37.20.7)
kV rms2 kA
62 104 40
1,200, 2,000,
GM-SG 78 130 50
3,000, 4,000
98 164 63
4.76 19 60
62 104 40
SGM-SG, 1,200, 2,000,
78 130 50
OGM-SG 3,000
98 164 63
1,200, 2,000,
GM-SG
3,000, 4,000
8.25 36 95 62 104 40
SGM-SG, 1,200, 2,000,
OGM-SG 3,000 None
39 65 25

1,200, 2,000, 62 104 40


GM-SG
3,000, 4,000 78 130 50
98 164 63
15.0 36 95
39 65 25

SGM-SG, 1,200, 2,000, 62 104 40


OGM-SG 3,000 78 130 50
98 164 63

62 104 40
1,200, 2,000,
GM-SG-AR 78 130 50
3,000, 4,000
98 164 63
4.76 19 60
62 104 40
1,200, 2,000,
SGM-SG-AR 78 130 50
3,000
98 164 63
1,200, 2,000,
GM-SG-AR
3,000, 4,000
8.25 36 95 62 104 40
1,200, 2,000, Accessibility type 2B,
SGM-SG-AR
3,000 0.5 s3
39 65 25

1,200, 2,000, 62 104 40


GM-SG-AR
3,000, 4,000 78 130 50
98 164 63
15.0 36 95
39 65 25

1,200, 2,000, 62 104 40


SGM-SG-AR
3,000 78 130 50
98 164 63

Footnotes: 3.
 inimum of two section lineup.
M
1.
Designation refers to construction type for the equipment (indoor, outdoor non-walk- 4.
For self-cooled circuit breaker continuous current
in, outdoor walk-in, arc-resistant) as appropriate. Refer to Table 1: Type GM-SG family ratings, refer to Table 6: Type GMSG circuit breaker
designation on page 5. ratings (new “constant kA” ratings basis) on page
2.
Maximum design voltage for which the equipment is designed and the upper limit for 36.
operation.
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Table 12: Dimensions1

Dimensions in inches (mm)


Type Weight lbs (kg)12
Height Width Depth3 Drawout aisle
GM-SG 95.3 (2,419) 36.0 (914) 98.7 (2,507)4 72.0 (1,829) recommended6 3,300 (1,497)
SGM-SG 114.8 (2,915) 36.0 (914) 2
173.4 (4,404) 5
72.0 (1,829) included 5,000 (2,268)
OGM-SG 113.6 (2,886) 36.0 (914)2 101.9 (2,588)5,10 72.0 (1,829) recommended6 3,950 (1,792)
GM-SG-AR 116.4 (2,957) 9
40.0 (1,016) 7,8
102.8 (2,611) 4,9,11
72.0 (1,829) recommended 6
4,100 (1,864)
SGM-SG-AR 135.6 (3,444) 40.0 (1,016) 7,8
179.8 (4,566) 5
72.0 (1,829) included 5,900 (2,682)

Footnotes: 6.
 2” (1,829 mm) aisle space recommended allows
7
1.
Dimensions are approximate. room for interchange of circuit breakers. Minimum
2.
Add 6” (152 mm) to each end of the lineup for aisle aisle space required for handling circuit breaker with
extension 12” (304 mm) total. lift truck is 65” (1,651 mm). Minimum aisle space
3.
Dimensions are approximate size of floor footprint. required if all circuit breakers are at floor level is 55”
For outdoor equipment, enclosure overhangs floor (1,397 mm).
frame. Refer to Footnote 5. 7.
Add 9” (229 mm) to length of the lineup for end
4.
If indoor switchgear is installed on a raised trims.
housekeeping pad, the pad must not extend farther 8.
The switchgear must have at least 6” (152 mm)
than 3” (75 mm) from the front of the switchgear horizontal clearance:
to avoid interference with the use of the portable From left and right sides to nearest wall or
lift truck. equipment, and
5.
Add for roof and enclosure overhang: From rearmost extension of vents on rear to
Rear (cable side): nearest wall or equipment.
Non-walk-in: 3.6” (92 mm) 9.
No obstructions permitted within 10” (254 mm) of
Shelter-Clad: 3.6” (92 mm). top of switchgear structure.
Front (drawout side): 10.
Add 4.5” (114 mm) to depth for front and rear doors.
Non-walk-in: 3.7” (94 mm) 11.
Add 1.0” (25 mm) for GM-SG-AR equipment rated
Shelter-Clad: 1.7” (43 mm). 63 kA.
12.
Add weight of circuit breakers from Table 13.

Table 13: Type GMSG vacuum circuit breaker weight in lbs (kg)1,2,3
Footnotes:
1.
Weight is approximate.
Continuous current A
2.
Approximate circuit breaker (width
Circuit breaker type x depth x height): 32” (813 mm) x
1,200 2,000 3,000 39” (991 mm) x 36”
(914 mm). If packed for shipment
5-GMSG-40/5-GMSG-250 440 (200) 650 (295) 665 (302)
separate from switchgear : 42”
5-GMSG-50/5-GMSG-350 455 (206) 665 (302) 670 (304) (1,067 mm) x 47” (1,194 mm) x
43” (1,092 mm).
5-GMSG-63 809 (368) 819 (372) 824 (375) 3.
Weight estimates are for circuit
7-GMSG-40/7-GMSG-500 455 (206) 665 (302) 675 (306) breaker only. Add 75 lbs (34 kg) if
shipped separately packaged.
15-GMSG-25/15-GMSG-500 430 (195) 640 (290) ----
15-GMSG-40/15-GMSG-750 445 (202) 670 (304) 675 (306)
15-GMSG-50/15-GMSG-1000 460 (209) 675 (306) 680 (308)
15-GMSG-63 819 (372) 829 (377) 834 (379)
5-GMSG-GCB-40/15-GMSG-GCB-40 475 (215) 685 (311) 715 (324)
5-GMSG-GCB-50/15-GMSG-GCB-50 825 (374) 835 (379) 865 (392)
5-GMSG-GCB-63/15-GMSG-GCB-63 875 (397) 900 (408) 930 (427)

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Stacking versatility
Figure 42: Stacking versatility

GM-SG non-arc-resistant (up to 63 kA) and GM-SG-AR arc-resistant (up to 50 kA)1-7

Auxiliary
1,200 A 1,200 A C 1,200 A 2,000 A 2,000 A
circuit circuit circuit circuit circuit
breaker breaker breaker breaker breaker
Auxiliary
A A D A A A

Low-voltage Low-voltage Low-voltage Low-voltage Low-voltage Low-voltage


panel panel panel panel panel panel

Auxiliary
1,200 A 1,200 A 2,000 A 1,200 A 2,000 A
E
circuit circuit circuit circuit circuit
breaker breaker breaker breaker breaker
Auxiliary
B F B B B B

Auxiliary Auxiliary
C 2,000 A Vented7 Fan7 3,000 A C
circuit circuit
breaker breaker
Auxiliary Auxiliary
D A A A A D

Low-voltage Low-voltage Low-voltage Low-voltage Low-voltage Low-voltage


panel panel panel panel panel panel

Auxiliary Vented Auxiliary


2,000 A 3,000 A7 3,000 A7
E E E
circuit circuit circuit
breaker breaker breaker
Auxiliary Auxiliary Auxiliary
B F B B F F

Footnotes for GM-SG non-arc-resistant (up to 63 kA)


and GM-SG-AR arc-resistant (up to 50 kA) :
1.
Main bus sizes 1,200 A, 2,000 A, 3,000 A or 5.
Stacking arrangements are available as shown
4,000 A (self-cooled). for all types of equipment in the GM-SG family.
2.
No rollout auxiliaries allowed in upper cell Total circuit breaker loading in a vertical unit may
(C or D) if lower cell (B) has 3,000 A circuit breaker. not exceed main bus rating. Consult Siemens for
If 3,000 A circuit breaker is located in upper cell (A), specific application assistance regarding total load
one rollout auxiliary may be located in lower cell F. limits in each unit or refer to ANSI/IEEE C37.20.2.
3.
Auxiliary cells (C, D, E or F) may each contain one 6.
Generator circuit breakers (type GMSG-GCB)
rollout (except as indicated in Footnotes 2 and 7). conform to same stacking rules as standard (non-
4.
Fuse rollout for stationary CPT must be located in generator) circuit breakers.
lower rollout cell F, if CPT is located in rear or is 7.
For fan-cooled 4,000 A rating, circuit breaker
remote. (3,000 A self-cooled, 4,000 A fan-cooled) may be
located in lower cell (B) with fan cooling in cell A.

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Figure 42: Stacking versatility (continued)

GM-SG-AR arc-resistant 63 kA1-7

1,200 A 1,200 A Auxiliary 1,200 A 2,000 A 2,000 A


circuit circuit circuit circuit circuit
breaker breaker breaker breaker breaker
A A D A A A

Low-voltage Low-voltage Low-voltage Low-voltage Low-voltage Low-voltage


panel panel panel panel panel panel

1,200 A Auxiliary 1,200 A 2,000 A 1,200 A 2,000 A


circuit circuit circuit circuit circuit
breaker breaker breaker breaker breaker

B B B B B B

Auxiliary
2,000 A Vented7 Fan7 Auxiliary
circuit
breaker
D A A A A

Low-voltage Low-voltage Low-voltage Low-voltage Low-voltage


panel panel panel panel panel

2,000 A Auxiliary 3,000 A7 3,000 A7 Auxiliary


circuit circuit circuit
breaker breaker breaker
B B B B B

Footnotes for GM-SG-AR arc-resistant 63 kA:


1.
Main bus sizes 1,200 A, 2,000 A, 3,000 A or
4,000 A (self-cooled). 5.
 tacking arrangements are available as shown for
S
2.
No rollout auxiliaries allowed in upper cell arc-resistant type GM-SG-AR equipment rated
(A) if lower cell (B) has 3,000 A circuit breaker. 63 kA. Total circuit breaker loading in a vertical unit
3.
Auxiliary cells (A or B) may each contain one rollout may not exceed main bus rating. Consult Siemens
(except as indicated in Footnotes 2 and 7). for specific application assistance regarding
4.
Fuse rollout for stationary CPT must be located in total load limits in each unit or refer to ANSI/IEEE
lower rollout cell B, if CPT is located in rear or is C37.20.2.
remote. 6.
Generator circuit breakers (type GMSG-GCB)
conform to same stacking rules as standard (non-
generator) circuit breakers.
7.
For fan-cooled 4,000 A rating, circuit breaker
(3,000 A self-cooled, 4,000 A fan-cooled) may be
located in lower cell (B) with fan cooling in cell A.

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Side views
Figure 43: Side views

107.0 (2,718)

118.7 3.6 (92)


(3,015)
to floor
line

Front of Rear of 110.3


95.3 frame frame (2,802)
(2,419) to floor
3.7 (94)
line

Switchgear base 6.0 (152.4)


Floor line
98.7 (2,507)
101.9 (2,588)

Type GM-SG indoor switchgear Type OGM-SG non-walk-in outdoor switchgear

179.7 (4,564)

Field assembly Factory assembly

Front
panel 3.6 (92)

44 (1,117) door 118.9 110.3


41.6 (1,056) opening (3,020) (2,802) to
72 (1,929) aisle floor line

Floor line 40.9


(1,039)

Switchgear base 6.0 (152.4)


173.5 (4,407)
Type SGM-SG Shelter-Clad single-aisle outdoor switchgear

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Figure 43: Side views (continued)

116.4
(2,957)

102.8 (2,611)

Type GM-SG-AR indoor switchgear

179.7 (4,564)
Factory assembly 70.6 (1,796) Factory assembly 109.1 (2,771)

3.0 (76.2)
Exhaust
plenum
2.0 (51.6)
location

135.6
127.2 44 (1,117) door (2,802)
41.6 (1,056) 2.0 (51.6) 105.7
(3,231) 115.0
opening (2,685)
(2,921)
72 (1,929) aisle

40.8
(1,036)

Aisle floor 6.0 (152.4)


Floor line
Switchgear base
174.8 (4,440)

Type SGM-SG-AR Shelter-Clad single-aisle outdoor switchgear

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Anchoring and
section arrangments

Figure 43: Anchoring indoor type GM-SG switchgear

Dimensions in inches (mm) 98.69


(2,507)
After switchgear is leveled and
Front
permanently welded or bolted in place,
(circuit breaker Bolt or weld cubicle to sill
3.81 apply asphalt or epoxy grout between
drawout side)
(97) 0.06 (2) space between switchgear and floor the foundation and the cubicle floor.
Slope the grout so the circuit breaker can
Floor
4.0 (102) easily be wheeled in and out of the
line
2.5 (64) cubicle.

When sill channels are not used,


0 3.25 57.25 97.0 customer’s floor must not project above
(83) (1,454) (2,464) mounting surface of channels at any
point within the floor area covered by
the switchgear cubicles.

Sill channels and anchor bolts furnished


by customer unless covered by contract.
Floor plan
Sill channels must be positioned to
Rear access area of 37 (940) is recommended or greater if required by code or regulation. provide support at anchor bolt locations
shown in floor plan.
36.0 (914)
20.75 (527) Conduit height not to exceed 1.5 (38)
26.0 (660) above floor line.

12.81 4.25 (108) 4.25 (108) Maximum area for cables from:
(325) 8.06 (205) 19.5 Area A Area A - 20.75 x 8.06 (527 x 205) for
Area C
(495) cables from either top circuit breaker out
10.81 (275) 39.75 Area B
7.62 (1,010) top (when bottom circuit breaker also
5.0 (127)
(193) exits from top) or from bottom circuit
33.6 (853)
Detail breaker out bottom (when top circuit
1.2 (30)
98.69 breaker also exits bottom).
(2,507) Six .625 (16)
Area B - 20.75 x 10.81 (527 x 275) for
diameter holes for
54.0 cables from either top circuit breaker out
1.75 1.75 .50 (13) diameter
31.0 (787) top (when bottom circuit breaker also
(44) (44) Preferred (1,372) anchor bolts
exits from top) or from bottom circuit
location on Preferred location on left-side for
2.38 (60) left-side for 2.38 (60) breaker out bottom (when top circuit
7.0 (178) 7.0 (178) secondary leads below (right side breaker also exits bottom).
secondary also available but not preferred).
10.62 (270) leads above 10.62 (270)
Area C - 26.0 x 19.5 (660 x 495) for
(right side cables from either nearest circuit breaker
3.25 (83) Allow 6 (152) clearance for
also out top (when only this circuit breaker
circuit breaker withdrawal.
available). Allow 30.0 (762) clearance for also exits from top) or from nearest
door swing on left-hand end. circuit breaker out bottom (when this
Allow 72.0 (1,829) (recommended) for circuit breaker withdrawal. Minimum drawout space for circuit circuit breaker also exits bottom).
breaker at floor level is 55.0 (1,397). Floor must be level 48.0 (1,219) in front of switchgear to allow
proper operation of circuit breaker lift truck.

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Figure 44: Anchoring indoor type GM-SG-AR switchgear

Dimensions in inches (mm) 100.97 (2,565)

Circuit Sill channels must be positioned to provide support at anchor bolt locations shown in floor plan.
breaker
drawout 1.34 (34) 0.06 (1.52) space 1.38 (35)
side between switchgear
4.84 (123) and floor 58.28 (1,480) Bolt or weld cubicle to sill

Floor
line
4.0 (102)

1.75 (44)
0 4.28 (109) 98.03
(2,490)
After switchgear is leveled and permanently welded or bolted in place, apply
silicone or elastic co-polymer grout between the foundation and the cubicle Rear access area 37.0 (940)
floor around entire perimeter to prevent escape of arcing byproducts. recommended (or greater if required
by code or regulation).
Apply asphalt or epoxy grout in front of the switchgear and slope the grout so
the circuit breaker can easily be wheeled in and out of the cubicle. 40.0 (1,016) Footnote:
4.0 (102)1 4.0 (102)1
Vent
1
4.0 (102)
20.75 (527) wide-end
3.2 (81)
1.38 (35) trims at each
4.12 (105) 4.12 (105) end of
12.81 rear door
8.06 (205) Area A lineup.
(325)
19.5
Area C
(495)
10.81 (275) Area B 39.75
(1,010)
9.62 (244)
7.0 26.0 (660)
Detail (178)

Six .625 100.97


33.6 (853) 3.2 (2,565)
When sill channels are not used, customer’s floor diameter holes
(81)
must not project above mounting surface of for .50
channels at any point within the floor area covered diameter W W Preferred
by the switchgear cubicles. anchor bolts location on left-
Sill channels and anchor bolts furnished by side for
2.38 2.38 54.0
customer unless covered by contract. secondary leads
(60) (60) (1,372)
below (W = 2.12
Conduit height not to exceed 1.5 (38) above floor (54)) or above
31.0 (787)
line. Conduits should be sealed to prevent arcing (W = 3.75 (95))
7.0
byproducts from entering conduit system. (right side also
(178)
available but
Maximum area for cables from: 11.9
not preferred).
(302)
Area A 20.75 x 8.06 deep (527 x 205) for cables 4.28 (109)
from either top circuit breaker out top (when
bottom circuit breaker also exits top) or bottom Allow 6 (152) for circuit breaker
circuit breaker out bottom (when top circuit breaker withdrawal (each side).
also exits bottom)

Area B 20.75 x 10.81 deep (527 x 275) for cables Allow 72.0 (1,829) (recommended) for circuit breaker withdrawal.
from either top circuit breaker out top (when Minimum drawout space for circuit breaker at floor level is 55.0 (1,397).
bottom circuit breaker also exits top) or bottom Floor plan Floor must be level 48.0 (1,219)
circuit breaker out bottom (when top circuit breaker in front of switchgear to allow
also exits bottom) proper operation of circuit
Area C 26.0 x 19.5 deep (660 x 495) for cables
breaker lift truck.
from either nearest circuit breaker out top (when
only this circuit breaker exits top) or nearest circuit Allow 20.0 (508) clearance for
breaker out bottom (when only this circuit breaker door swing on left-hand end.
exits bottom).

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Figure 45: Section arrangement for GM-SG non-arc-resistant (up to 63 kA) and GM-SG-AR arc-resistant (up to 50 kA)1-7

Circuit breaker and auxiliaries

A D

F B
1,200 A or 2,000 A circuit breaker/auxiliary Auxiliary/1,200 A or 2,000 A circuit breaker

To bus duct 1 Rollout VT


1
2 Rollout CPT
C
3 Rollout fuses
2 Stationary
A D mounted CPT
(Over 15 kVA,
4
single-phase,
all three-
phase units)
1
E E Blank
5
(ventilation)
4
3 Fan for
F 6
F 4,000 A

3,000 A circuit breaker/auxiliary (VTs or CPT in Auxiliary/auxiliary


cell F)

A 6
A

B B

Blank/3,000 A circuit breaker 1,200 A or 2,000 A circuit breaker/


(4,000 A with fan cooling) 1,200 A or 2,000 A circuit breaker

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Figure 45: Section arrangement for GM-SG non-arc-resistant (up to 63 kA) and GM-SG-AR arc-resistant (up to 50 kA)1-7 (continued)

Bus tie arrangements

A A

B F
Unit with bus tie circuit breaker in lower Unit adjacent to lower bus tie - cell F suitable
compartment for VTs or CPT only

A D

B B

Unit with bus tie compartment in upper Unit adjacent to upper bus tie
compartment

Footnotes:
1.
Bus tie circuit breaker (1,200 A, 2,000 A, 4.
Units with 3,000 A or 4,000 A bus tie circuit
3,000 A) may be located in upper or lower breaker in the lower cell must have a vented
compartment, as desired. Bus tie circuit breaker auxiliary compartment (no rollout auxiliaries)
(4,000 A) must be located in lower cell. above the circuit breaker. Units with 3,000 A bus
2.
Adjacent unit must normally have auxiliary tie circuit breaker in upper cell may have one
compartment at same level as bus tie circuit rollout auxiliary in cell F.
breaker to accommodate transition bus. Consult 5.
 aximum main bus size 4,000 A (self-cooled).
M
Siemens if auxiliary compartment at same level 6.
 = upper compartment for circuit breaker or
A
as bus tie circuit breaker is not available. non-rollout auxiliaries. B = lower compartment
3.
Units with 1,200 A or 2,000 A bus tie circuit for circuit breaker or non-rollout auxiliaries.
breakers may have a 1,200 A or 2,000 A feeder C = VTs. D = VTs or CPT. E = VTs. F = VTs, CPT or
circuit breaker located in the same unit. rollout fuses for stationary CPT.
7.
All available for both arc-resistant (up to 50 kA)
and non-arc-resistant (up to 63 kA) structures.

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Figure 46: Section arrangement for GM-SG-AR arc-resistant (up to 63 kA)1-6

Circuit breaker and auxiliaries

A A

B B
1,200 A or 2,000 A circuit breaker/auxiliary Auxiliary/1,200 A or 2,000 A circuit breaker

To bus duct
1 Rollout VT

1 2 Rollout fuses
Stationary
mounted CPT
(Over 15 kVA,
A A 3
single-phase,
all three-
phase units)
Blank
4
(ventilation)
2 3
Fan for
B 5
4,000 A
B
2,000 A circuit breaker/auxiliary (VTs or CPT in cell B) Auxiliary/auxiliary

A 5
A

B B

Blank/3,000 A circuit breaker 1,200 A or 2,000 A circuit breaker/


(4,000 A with fan cooling) 1,200 A or 2,000 A circuit breaker

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Figure 45: Section arrangement for GM-SG-AR arc-resistant (up to 63 kA)1-6 (continued)

Bus tie arrangements

A A

B B
Unit with bus tie circuit breaker in lower Unit adjacent to lower bus tie - cell F suitable
compartment for VTs or CPT only

A A

B B

Unit with bus tie compartment in upper Unit adjacent to upper bus tie
compartment

Footnotes:
1.
Bus tie circuit breaker (1,200 A or 2,000 A) may 4.
Units with 3,000 A or 4,000 A bus tie circuit
be located in upper or lower compartment, as breaker in the lower cell must have a vented
desired. Bus tie circuit breaker (3,000 A or auxiliary compartment (no rollout auxiliaries)
4,000 A) must be located in lower cell. above the circuit breaker.
2.
Adjacent unit must normally have auxiliary 5.
 aximum main bus size 4,000 A (self-cooled).
M
compartment at same level as bus tie circuit 6.
 = upper compartment for circuit breaker or
A
breaker to accommodate transition bus. Consult rollout auxiliaries. B = lower compartment for
Siemens if auxiliary compartment at same level circuit breaker or rollout auxiliaries.
as bus tie circuit breaker is not available. A or B VTs, CPT or rollout fuses for stationary
3.
Units with 1,200 A or 2,000 A bus tie circuit CPT.
breakers may have a 1,200 A or 2,000 A feeder
circuit breaker located in the same unit.

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