Siemens 38-3AH3 38 kV instruction manual

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Energy Sector Freyeslebenstrasse 1

91058 Erlangen, Germany

Siemens Energy, Inc.

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Wendell, North Carolina 27591 USA

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Order No. E50001-F710-A238-V1-4A00

Replaces No. E50001-F710-A238-X-4A00

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Contents

Answers for energy Qualified person Table of contents Introduction Signal words Hazardous ProceduresIntroduction Field service operation and warranty issues IntroductionShipping damage claims Introduction Receiving procedureReceiving, handling and storage Handling procedure Receiving, handling and storageStorage procedure Indoor storageOutdoor storage Space heatingDe-energizing control power in switchgear Installation checks and functional testsInspections, checks and tests without control power Installation checks and functional tests Racking crank engagement procedure Type 38-3AH3 vacuum circuit breaker rackingPhysical inspections Manual-spring charging checkFinal mechanical inspections without control power Split-plug jumper connected to circuit breakerVacuum interrupter/ operator Vacuum interrupter/ operator Vacuum interruptersStored-energy operating mechanism Phase barriersPrimary disconnects Interrupter/operator module ConstructionCurrent-path assembly Switching operationCircuit-breaker pole Vacuum interrupterType 38-3AH3 vacuum circuit breaker pole section Stored-energy operating mechanism Auxiliary switch Mode of operationOperating mechanism Indirect releases tripping coilsClosing Use of manual-spring operation crankTrip-free functionality OpeningRapid auto-reclosing Manual operation62.2 62.5.2 50.3.1 53.0 Pawl roller 62.5.2 Close-latch pawl Vacuum interrupter/ operator Discharged Closing Standard Indirect releases dual-trip or Undervoltage optionalSecondary shunt release optional 54.2Position a locked Secondary disconnect Capacitor-trip deviceShock absorber Mechanism-operated cell MOC switch optional Truck-operated cell TOC switchShutter-operating linkage Secondary disconnect Shutters Trip-free interlock Rating interlockCircuit-breaker frame Ground disconnectRacking mechanism Vehicle function and operational interlocksAlignment Interlocks Circuit breaker racking-interlocksRacking interlocks Closed circuit breaker interlock Automatic closing-spring energy release Trip-free interlock position mechanical interlock Maintenance Introduction and maintenance intervalsMaintenance Recommended hand toolsRecommended maintenance and lubrication Inspection items and testsCleanliness check Removal from switchgearChecks of the primary power path Maintenance and lubrication Circuit NumberInspection of primary disconnects Checks of the stored-energy operator mechanismTypical for all three-phases Fastener check Manual-spring charging and contact- erosion checksWiring and terminals check Automatic spring-charging check control power requiredElectrical-control checks Secondary-disconnect checkTypical vacuum interrupter contact curve Spring-charging motor checks Vacuum-interrupter mechanical checkHigh-potential test voltages Vacuum-integrity check using dielectric testHigh-potential tests Field-test voltage Voltage Frequency withstandInspection and cleaning of circuit- breaker insulation Continuous ContactRating a Functional testsReplacement at overhaul OverhaulCircuit-breaker overhaul Circuit breaker Number TypeVacuum interrupter replacement OverhaulSetting Vacuum interrupter replacement illustration Overhaul Checking the contact stroke Open the circuit breaker Hydraulic shock absorberMaintenance and troubleshooting Sub-assembly Inspect forMaintenance and troubleshooting Problem Symptoms Possible causes and remediesClosed Appendix Appendix Permissible tripping delay Y Maximum design voltage Values Voltage Voltage range factor K3 Insulation Withstand Voltage levels Lightning-impulse BILRated Maximum design voltage Levels Voltage levels Lightning-impulse BILRated Continuous4 Short-circuit at rated maximum design voltage I5, 6Remarks Appendix