Switchgear Solutions
Automatic Circuit Reclosers/Sectionalizers
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Automatic Circuit
Reclosers and Sectionalizers
Switchgear Solutions Range
Substation Solutions
Feeder Solutions
SWER Applications
Load Break Switches (LBS)/Sectionalizers
Single- and Three-Phase Applications
Loop Automation
Increased revenue with lower operating costs makes this intelligent switchgear the perfect choice.
From manual sectionalizing and single-phase protection, up to large-scale DSA/SCADA controlled electricity
distribution networks and substations, you have the solution for your every overhead medium voltage need.
Low Maintenance
up to 38 kV
Reduce lost revenue and operating
costs, and defer capital works by
employing the latest Automatic
Circuit Recloser (ACR) technology.
N-Series Automatic Circuit Reclosers combine
state‑of‑the‑art vacuum arc interruption with
integrated voltage and current measurement. These
features are encased in a fully welded and sealed
316 stainless steel enclosure and available in two
insulation options — dry air or SF6 gas.
N-Series ACR
15 kV, 27 kV, and 38 kV options
316 grade stainless steel tank
Fully insulated bushing arrangement
Latest technology vacuum arc interruption
800 A continuous rated current
850 A emergency current (8 hours)
Exceptional reliability and service
Intelligent Switching
Load- and source-side voltage measurement and current measurement built in to the N‑Series Reclosers
means you can be sure your network is making the right switching decisions in just fractions of a second.
The result is an automatic circuit recloser that provides quick response to faults on your overhead medium
voltage distribution network or substation, while reducing maintenance and helping keep outages to a minimum.
The N-Series is available in 15 kV, 27 kV, and 38 kV up to 800 A continuous current.
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Lightweight
Solutions
Reduced purchasing,
installation, and operating
costs with intelligent soliddielectric switchgear.
Offering excellent solid-dielectric insulation in
a cost-effective solution, U-Series Automatic
Circuit Reclosers provide the latest technology
in vacuum interrupters, encased in a hydrophobic
epoxy resin molding.
The switching mechanism and switchgear
microelectronics are enclosed in a 316 stainless
steel tank.
Current and voltage transformers molded into
the I-side terminal allow easy monitoring for your
overhead voltage network, and with optional
voltage measurement on the X-side terminal, you
have full automation capabilities for your electricity
distribution network or substation.
A mechanical lockout and a highly noticeable
ON/OFF indicator provide instant visual indication
of the switchgear state.
All this ensures you have the latest protection
technology in a highly reliable and low maintenance
Automatic Circuit Recloser.
Available in 15 kV and 27 kV models, the U-Series
has a rated continuous current of 630 A.
U-Series ACR
15 kV and 27 kV options
316 grade stainless steel tank
Latest technology in solid-dielectric and
vacuum arc interruption
I-terminal current and voltage measurement
Optional X-terminal voltage measurement
Mechanical lockout
630 A continuous rated current
Increased revenue with reduced costs.
A comprehensive range of medium voltage overhead switchgear gives you complete control of your
electricity distribution network with minimal maintenance. Make the switch!
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Manual or Automated LBS
Easy installation with the choice of manual switching
or complete automation.
RL-Series Load Break Switches/Sectionalizers provide a simple low-cost
solution for your electricity distribution network.
RL-Series Sectionalizer
15 kV, 27 kV, and 38 kV options
316 grade stainless steel tank
Bare terminal or fully insulated bushing
arrangement
Latest technology in SF6 arc interruption
Choice of manual or automated operation
Contained in a hard-wearing, SF6 gas-filled, 316 stainless steel enclosure, the
RL-Series is the latest in arc quenching technology. Extremely short arcing times
(within half a cycle), plus tulip-type contacts with arc-resistant (Cu-W) material,
ensure a long switching life and extended short circuit making capability.
Manual operation is possible using a hook stick, and an innovative design means
the switch will trip or close quickly and safely no matter how fast or slow the
switch arm is moved.
The RL-Series LBS is available in bare terminal or fully insulated bushing arrangement
and 15 kV, 27 kV, or 38 kV models. (Rated continuous current: 630 A.)
630 A continuous rated current
Single-Phase Solutions
Automated protection for single-phase or SWGR
(single-wire ground return) applications.
W-Series ACR
24 kV phase to ground
316 grade stainless
steel tank
Using the latest technology in solid-dielectric insulation and vacuum arc
interruption, the W-Series Automatic Circuit Recloser provides automation
and remote control on one phase.
Latest technology in
Housed in a 316 stainless steel tank and including features such as manual
trip and highly visible external ON/OFF indicators, the W-Series is ideal for any
single-phase requirement.
Single-phase applications
Available as a 24 kV model with a rated continuous current of 400 A.
solid-dielectric and
vacuum arc interruption
SWGR (single-wire
ground return)
applications
400 A continuous
rated current
Advanced Monitoring and Control
The N-Series, U-Series, and W-Series Automatic Circuit Reclosers and RLSeries Sectionalizers are all compatible with the latest ADVC Controller Range
and WSOS5 software.
Combining switchgear reliability and flexibility with powerful monitoring and
analysis tools means you have your medium voltage electricity distribution
challenges under control.
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Switchgear Comparison Table
N-SERIES
15 kV
12.5 kA
27 kV
12.5 kA
38 kV
12.5 kA
38 kV
16 kA
15.5 kV
27 kV
38 kV
38 kV
Rated continuous current
800 A
800 A
800 A
800 A
Emergency current (8 hours)
850 A
850 A
850 A
850 A
12.5 kA
12.5 kA
12.5 kA
16k A
Ratings
Rated maximum voltage
Rated nominal voltage (phase to ground)
Fault make capacity (RMS)
31.5 kA
31.5 kA
31.5 kA
40k A
0.1/0.05 s
0.1/0.05 s
0.1/0.05 s
0.1/0.05 s
Mechanical operations
10,000
10,000
10,000
10,000
Rated full load operations
10,000
10,000
10,000
10,000
Short-time current
12.5 kA
12.5 kA
12.5 kA
16 kA
Mainly active (0.7pf)
800 A
800 A
800 A
800 A
Fault break capacity
12.5 kA
12.5 kA
12.5 kA
16 kA
25 A
40 A
40 A
40 A
Transformer magnetizing
22 A
22 A
22 A
22 A
Capacitor bank
250 A
Fault make capacity (peak)
Power operating time (close/open)
Breaking Capacity
Cable charging
Line charging
Basic Insulation Level (BIL)
Phase to phase
Phase to ground
110 kV
150 kV
170 kV
170 kV
Across interrupter
110 kV
150 kV
170 kV
170 kV
On loss of dry air or SF6
60 kV
70 kV
70 kV
70 kV
Phase to ground
50 kV
60 kV
70 kV
70 kV
Across interrupter
50 kV
60 kV
70 kV
70 kV
Power Frequency Withstand Voltage
Service Conditions
Ambient temperaturea (ºC)
-40 to 50
-40 to 50
-40 to 50
-40 to 50
Ambient temperaturea (ºF)
-40 to 122
-40 to 122
-40 to 122
-40 to 122
Radiation (max)
0.1 kW/ft2
0.1 kW/ft2
0.1 kW/ft2
0.1 kW/ft2
Humidity
0 to 100%
0 to 100%
0 to 100%
0 to 100%
9,840
9,840
9,840
9,840
3,000
3,000
3,000
3,000
549/249
549/249
549/249
549/249
Altitude feet (max)b
Altitude meters (max)
b
Net Weights
Circuit breaker with pole mount bracket (lbs/kg)
90/41
90/41
90/41
90/41
Gross weight of crate (lbs/kg)
891/404
891/404
891/404
891/404
External VT (lbs/kg) (N-Series Only)
132/60
132/60
132/60
132/60
Width (in/mm)
45.7/1,160
45.7/1,160
45.7/1,160
45.7/1,160
Depth (in/mm)
28.7/730
28.7/730
28.7/730
28.7/730
Height (in/mm)
64.6/1,640
64.6/1,640
64.6/1,640
64.6/1,640
Control cubicle with control cable (lbs/kg)
Crate Dimensions
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a. Option when cubicle battery heater is fitted (-10 ºC to 50 ºC (-14 ºF to 122 ºF) without heater)
b.For altitudes above 1,000 m (3,280 feet), derate in accordance with ANSI C37.60 for reclosers (ANSI C37.63 for LBS)
U-SERIES
W-SERIES
RL-SERIES
15 kV
12.5 kA
27 kV
12.5 kA
24 kV
6 kA
15 kV
12.5/16 kA
27 kV
12.5/16 kA
38 kV
12.5/16 kA
15.5 kV
27 kV
24 kV
15.5 kV
27 kV
38 kV
21 kV
630 A
630 A
400 A
630 A
630 A
630 A
12.5 kA
12.5 kA
6 kA
12.5/16 kA
12.5/16 kA
12.5/16 kA
31.5 kA
31.5 kA
15 kA
31.5/40 kA
31.5/40 kA
31.5/40 kA
0.1/0.05 s
0.1/0.05 s
0.1/0.05 s
<2s
<2s
<2s
10,000
10,000
10,000
10,000
10,000
10,000
10,000
10,000
10,000
600
600
400
12.5 kA
12.5 kA
6 kA
12.5/16 kA
12.5/16 kA
12.5/16 kA
630 A
630 A
400 A
630 A
630 A
630 A
12.5 kA
12.5 kA
6 kA
25 A
25 A
25 A
25 A
25 A
25 A
22 A
22 A
22 A
125 kV
150 kV
170 kV
5A
22 A
22 A
22 A
110 kV
125 kV
125 kV
125 kV
150 kV
170 kV
110 kV
125 kV
125 kV
145 kV
170 kV
200 kV
50 kV
70 kV
70 kV
50 kV
60 kV
60 kV
40 kV
60 kV
70 kV
50 kV
60 kV
60 kV
50 kV
60 kV
80 kV
-40 to 50
-40 to 50
-30 to 50
-30 to 50
-30 to 50
-30 to 50
-40 to 122
-40 to 122
-22 to 122
-22 to 122
-22 to 122
-22 to 122
0.1 kW/ft2
0.1 kW/ft2
0.1 kW/ft2
0.1 kW/ft2
0.1 kW/ft2
0.1 kW/ft2
0 to 100%
0 to 100%
0 to 100%
0 to 100%
0 to 100%
0 to 100%
9,840
9,840
9,840
9,840
9,840
9,840
3,000
3,000
3,000
3,000
3,000
3,000
322/146
322/146
165/75
282/128
282/128
282/128
90/41
90/41
90/41
90/41
90/41
90/41
580/263
580/263
432/196
628/285
628/285
628/285
132/60
132/60
132/60
132/60
132/60
132/60
37.8/960
37.8/960
45.3/1,150
47.2/1,200
47.2/1,200
47.2/1,200
40.2/1,020
40.2/1,020
45.3/1,150
45.3/1,150
45.3/1,150
45.3/1,150
45.7/1,160
45.7/1,160
22.4/570
29.7/755
29.7/755
29.7/755
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Overhead Switchgear
All reclosers comply with requirements of the latest revision of
IEEE C37.60 — IEEE High-Voltage Switchgear and Controlgear —
Part 111: Automatic Circuit Reclosers and Fault Interrupters for Alternating
Current Systems up to 38 kV. All reclosers are made of 316 marine grade
stainless steel and are compatible with the ADVC controller.
N-Series Three-Phase Recloser
Up to 38 kV and 800 A rated load current
Up to 16 kA short-circuit current
Dry-air-insulated and gas-insulated options
Integrated CTs and VTs on both load and source sides
U-Series Three-Phase Recloser
Up to 27 kV and 630 A rated load current
Up to 12.5 kA short-circuit current
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Solid-dielectric bushings with vacuum arc interruption
W-Series Single-Phase Recloser
Up to 24 kV and 400 A rated load current
Up to 6 kA short-circuit current
Ideal for single-wire ground return applications
The RL-Series Sectionalizer/Load Break Switch complies with
requirements of the latest revision of IEEE C37.63 — IEEE Standard
Requirements for Overhead, Pad-Mounted, Dry-Vault, and Submersible
Automatic Line Sectionalizers for Alternating Current Systems up to
38 kV. The RL-Series is made of 316 marine grade stainless steel and is
compatible with the ADVC controller.
RL-Series Pole-Mounted Sectionalizer/Load Break Switch
Up to 38 kV and 630 A rated load current
Up to 16 kA short-circuit current
Easy installation with the choice of manual switching or complete automation
For assistance or more information, visit
www.schneider-electric.com/us or call 1-888-778-2733.
Schneider Electric USA, Inc.
1415 S. Roselle Road
Palatine, IL 60067
Tel: 847-397-26 00
Fax: 847-925-7500
www.schneider-electric.com/us
Document Number 6000BR1301
May 2013