Catalogue 1YMR601001-en

AirSwitch
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DESCRIPTION
AM SWITCH-DISCONNECTORS
AR, AS AND AT ISOLATORS
GS AND IMC SWITCH-DISCONNECTORS
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General 4
Operating mechanisms 4
Fuses 6
Fields of application 6
Compliance with Standards 6
Operating temperature 6
Main technical characteristics 6
Insulators 6
Insulating parts 7
Breaking principle 7
Degree of protection 7
Earthing 7
Quality Assurance System 8
Environmental Management System 8
Test laboratory 8
Electrical characteristics 8
DESCRIPTION
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General
The AirSwitch series of switching and isolating
apparatus consists of medium voltage air
insulated isolators, suitable for use in metal-
enclosed switchboards (rotary version) and
for wall-mounting (hinged version).
DESCRIPTION
They are used in secondary distribution substa-
tions for supplying lines, power transformers and
ring networks.
The switchboard rotary isolators are available in
two versions:
AM type switch-disconnectors
AR and AS type rotary isolators.
The hinged wall-mounted switch-disconnectors
are the GS and IMC types for voltages up to 24 kV.
Operating mechanisms
One of the following operating mechanisms can
be used on the Airswitch isolators, according to
their foreseen use.
Operating mechanism with dependent
operation
This allows manual closing and opening with the
operator deciding the operating speed.
1) Operating mechanism on
exceeding dead centre
2) Stored energy operating
mechanism for GS/IMC
switch-disconnector.
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Stored energy operating mechanism with
independent operation
This allows rapid manual closing with operation
independent of the operator, obtained by means
of a spring charged over the dead centre.
During the closing operation, a separate spring is
automatically charged which stores the energy for
opening.
Isolator opening can be carried out by means of:
operating lever
knob
shunt opening release (applied on the operating
mechanism itself)
release system activated by the fuse striker
(even in the case of a single blown fuse).
This type of operating mechanism is normally in-
stalled in AM/Y, GS/Y and IMC/Y isolators.
Closing or opening is obtained by activating the
operating lever.
Withdrawal of the lever from its coupling is only
possible after completion of the closing or opening
operation.
This type of operating mechanism is installed on
AS-AR isolators and on AT earthing switches.
Operating mechanism with independent
operation on exceeding dead centre
This allows rapid manual closing and opening
with operation speed independent of the operator,
obtained by means of a single spring. Closing or
opening is carried out by charging this spring until
the dead centre is exceeded.
This type of operating mechanism is normally
installed in the AM/X, GS/X, and IMC/X isolators.
On request, it is available in the version with motor
operator for AM and IMC isolators.
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DESCRIPTION
Fuses
The isolators can be combined with fuse-holder
frames suitable for mounting fuses according to
DIN Standards which allow protection of power
and instrument transformers.
Fields of application
The rotary and hinged isolators are used in
secondary distribution substations as feeder
switching and/or isolating apparatus, for
transformer power supply (in combination
with protection fuses or circuit-breakers), etc.
Compliance with Standards
The Airswitch isolators comply with Italian CEI 17-
9/1 (file 1672) Standards, International IEC 60265-
1 and CENELEC HD 355.1 S2 Standards.
The AM and GS switch-disconnectors are derived
from apparatus which has obtained Enel (Italian
Electricity Board) approval.
Operating temperature
The operating characteristics of the Airswitch iso-
lators do not alter within a range of ambient tem-
peratures from 5 C to + 40 C.
Main technical characteristics
Frame. This consists of press-bent steel sections,
welded, galvanised and shaped to make the struc-
ture particularly sturdy.
Moving contacts. In the rotary type isolators,
the rotating body consists of 3 copper bars,
covered with insulating material with finned profile
(to increase surface insulating distances).
The isolator moving contacts are placed at the
end of these bars.
In the hinged isolators, the moving contacts are
of the jointed type with double blades; the contact
pressure is ensured by special springs and by
the self-tightening action of the moving contact
passed through by current.
Insulators
In the rotary type isolators the three upper insu-
lators act as a support for the upper fixed contacts
and allow direct fixing of the main busbars.
The lower insulators act as a support for the lower
fixed contacts and allow direct connection of the
medium voltage cables.
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The lower insulators of the AM switch-disconnec-
tors also incorporate the pistons for the air blast
and act as the support for the fixed arcing con-
tacts.
In the hinged isolators, apart from being the
support for the main fixed and arcing contacts,
the blowing nozzles and the terminals, the three
upper insulators also incorporate the pistons for
the air blast. The lower insulators support the
terminals of the main moving contacts.
Insulating parts
The insulators are made of self-extinguishing
epoxy resin or polyester glass, and have a finned
profile with extended exhaust lines to ensure
withstanding of surface discharges.
Breaking principle
In both the rotary and hinged switch-disconnec-
tors, on opening there is compression of the air
by means of the pistons contained in the insulator
cylinders. Thanks to the generation of a blast of
compressed air which comes out through special
1) Insulator prepared for con-
nection of the main busbars of
the switchboard.
2) Detail of the lower insulator
with piston and blast nozzle
of the AM type swi tch-
disconnector.
3) Upper insulator of the GS/IMC
switch-disconnector.
4) Arc extinguishing action by
means of air compression.
nozzles, the arc is cooled and deionised on
separation of the contacts. This means there is a
gradual increase in the arc resistance which de-
termines extinction.
The piston movement is synchronised with the
movement of the main contacts of the isolator so
that the greatest flow of air is ensured at the mo-
ment of contact separation and therefore arc ex-
tinction is ensured.
Degree of protection
The frame of the AM and AR/AS rotary isolators
is constructed so that, when inserted in a switch-
board, metallic segregation between the busbar
compartment and the feeder-circuit-breaker
compartment is always ensured, with degree
of protection IP20.
Earthing
Contact earthing is carried out by activating
the earthing switch. Furthermore, in the rotary type
isolators, in the open position, the moving contacts
are automatically earthed.
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DESCRIPTION
Quality Assurance System
Complies with ISO 9001 Standards, certified by an independent organisation.
Environmental Management System
Complies with ISO 14001 Standards, certified by an independent organisation.
Test laboratory
Complies with ISO 45001 Standards, accredited by an independent organisation.
Electrical characteristics
Apparatus AM AR/AS GS
IMC
Rated voltage [kV] 24 24 24
Withstand voltage towards earth [kV] 50 50 50
and between phases (50-60 Hz/1 min)
Withstand voltage between open [kV] 60 60 60
contacts (50-60 Hz/1 min)
Impulse withstand voltage towards [kV] 125 125 125
earth and between phases
Impulse withstand voltage [kV] 145 145 145
between open contacts
Rated frequency [Hz] 50-60 50-60 50-60
Rated normal current [A] 400/630 400/630 400
800/1250
Rated short-time withstand [kA] 12.5 12.5 12.5
current (1 s) 16 16 16
20
25
Rated making capacity on [kA] 31.5 31.5
short-circuit 40 40
Rated breaking capacity Isc
- Mainly active load service [A] 400/630 400
- No-load transformer service [A] 4 ... 16 10
- No-load feeder service [A] 25 16
- No-load cable service [A] 25 16
- Loop circuit service [A] 400/630 400
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Description 10
AM type switch-disconnectors according to
CEI 17-9/1 and IEC 60265-1 Standards 10
Switch-disconnectors approved by Enel 11
Apparatus identification 12
Accessories 13
AM SWITCH-DISCONNECTORS
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AM SWITCH-DISCONNECTORS
AM/XA: switch-disconnector with manual operat-
ing mechanism on exceeding dead centre,
upper earthing switch with operating mecha-
nism with dependent operation, interlocked with
the line-side isolator. It is normally used to
construct incoming units with cable entry from
below (see fig. 3) (upside-down assembly).
AM/YA: switch-disconnector with manual stored
energy operating mechanism, earthing switch
upper with operating mechanism with depend-
ent operation, interlocked with the line-side
isolator. It is normally used to construct incoming
units with cable entry from below (see fig. 3)
(upside-down assembly).
AM/YFA: switch-disconnector with manual stored
energy operating mechanism, fuse-holder frame
and release device for fuse intervention. Upper
earthing switch with operating mechanism with
dependent operation, interlocked with the line-
side isolator. It is normally used to construct
transformer protection units with cable entry
from below. It can be fitted with shunt opening
release to carry out connection with the low
voltage circuit (see fig. 4) (upside-down assem-
bly).
AM/XMA: switch-disconnector with motor opera-
tor, upper earthing switch with operating mecha-
nism with dependent operation, interlocked with
the line-side isolator. It is normally used to
construct units according to fig. 3.
AM/XMB: switch-disconnector with motor opera-
tor, lower earthing switch with operating mecha-
nism with dependent operation, interlocked with
the line-side isolator. It is normally used to
construct units according to fig. 1.
AM type switch-disconnectors
according to CEI 17-9/1 and
IEC 60265-1 Standards
AM/XB: switch-disconnector with manual operat-
ing mechanism on exceeding dead centre,
lower earthing switch with operating mechanism
with dependent operation, interlocked with the
line-side isolator. It is normally used to construct
incoming/outgoing units (see fig. 1). It is also
available in the AM/XD version, with spaced
lower earthing switch.
AM/YB: switch-disconnector with manual stored
energy operating mechanism, lower earthing
switch with operating mechanism with depend-
ent operation, interlocked with the line-side
isolator. It is normally used to construct incom-
ing/outgoing units (see fig. 1). It is also available
in the AM/YD version, with spaced lower
earthing switch.
AM/YFB: switch-disconnector with manual stored
energy operating mechanism, fuse-holder frame
and release device for fuse intervention. Lower
earthing switch with operating mechanism with
dependent operation, interlocked with the line-
side isolator. It is normally used to construct
transformer protection units and can be fitted
with a shunt opening release to carry out
connection with the low voltage circuit (see fig.
2).
Description
The AM series of rotary isolators are available in
several versions suitable for constructing different
types of units. The wide range has three types of
operating mechanism (on exceeding dead centre,
with stored energy, and with motor operator),
earthing knives (lower and/or upper always inter-
locked with the feeder), fuse-holder frame (suit-
able for use with fuses according to DIN Stan-
dards and fitted with automatic release device for
fuse intervention), standard and upside-down ver-
sions.
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G
S
S
A
0
3
5
0
a
G
S
S
A
0
3
5
1
a
G
S
S
A
0
3
5
2
a
G
S
S
A
0
3
5
3
a
AM/XU: switch-disconnector with manual
operating mechanism with independent opera-
tion, lower earthing switch with operating
mechanism with dependent operation, inter-
locked with the line-side isolator. It is normally
used to construct units type I a DY 402.
AM/YU: switch-disconnector with manual stored
energy operating mechanism, fuse-holder
frame, release device for fuse intervention,
earthing switch lower with operating mechanism
with dependent operation, interlocked with the
line-side isolator. It is normally used to construct
units type TM a DY 403.
AM/XU-U: switch-disconnector with manual
operating mechanism with independent opera-
tion, spaced lower earthing switch with operat-
ing mechanism with dependent operation,
interlocked with the line-side isolator. It is
normally used to construct U type units accord-
ing to DY 404.
AM/XU-UA: switch-disconnector with manual
operating mechanism with independent opera-
tion, spaced lower earthing switch with operat-
ing mechanism with dependent operation,
interlocked with the line-side isolator. It is
normally used to construct UA type units
according to DY 408.
AM/XMU: switch-disconnector with motor
operator, lower earthing switch with operating
mechanism with dependent operation, inter-
locked with the line-side isolator. It is normally
used to construct IE type units according to DY
406.
Fig. 2 Fig. 1 Fig. 3 Fig. 4
Switch-disconnectors approved by Enel
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AM
AM SWITCH-DISCONNECTORS
(1) Specify the power supply
voltage 24, 48 V d.c., 110-
220 V d.c. /a.c.
Apparatus identification
Switch-disconnectors according to CEI 17-9/1 and IEC 60265-1 Standards
AM/XB 24.04.12
AM/XB 24.04.16
AM/XB 24.06.16
AM/YB 24.04.12
AM/YB 24.04.16
AM/YB 24.06.16
AM/YFB 24.04.12
AM/YFB 24.04.16
AM/YFB 24.06.16
AM/XD 24.04.12
AM/XD 24.04.16
AM/XD 24.06.16
AM/YD 24.04.12
AM/YD 24.04.16
AM/YD 24.06.16
AM/XA 24.04.12
AM/XA 24.04.16
AM/XA 24.06.16
AM/YA 24.04.12
AM/YA 24.04.16
AM/YA 24.06.16
AM/YFA 24.04.12
AM/YFA 24.04.16
AM/YFA 24.06.16
AM/XMB 24.04.12 (1)
AM/XMB 24.04.16 (1)
AM/XMB 24.06.16 (1)
AM/XMA 24.04.12 (1)
AM/XMA 24.04.16 (1)
AM/XMA 24.06.16 (1)
U [kV]
24
24
24
24
24
24
24
24
24
24
24
24
24
24
24
24
24
24
24
24
24
24
24
24
24
24
24
24
24
24
In [A]
400
400
630
400
400
630
400
400
630
400
400
630
400
400
630
400
400
630
400
400
630
400
400
630
400
400
630
400
400
630
Icw [kA]
12.5
16
16
12.5
16
16
12.5
16
16
12.5
16
16
12.5
16
16
12.5
16
16
12.5
16
16
12.5
16
16
12.5
16
16
12.5
16
16
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AM
1
2
AM
1A 1B
XB
XA
YB
YA
YFB
YFA
XD
YD
Switch-disconnectors approved by Enel
Cubicle Switch-disconnector
Standardised Standardised
table table U [kV] In [A] I cw [kA]
AM/XU 24.04.12 DY402 DY513 24 400 12.5
AM/XU 24.04.16 DY402 DY513 24 400 16
AM/XU-U 24.04.12 DY404 DY513 24 400 12.5
AM/XU-U 24.04.16 DY404 DY513 24 400 16
AM/XU-UA 24.04.12 DY408 DY513 24 400 12.5
AM/XU-UA 24.04.16 DY408 DY513 24 400 16
AM/XMU 24.04.12 DY406 DY513 24 400 12.5
AM/XMU 24.04.16 DY406 DY513 24 400 16
AM/XMU-T 24.04.12 C.TO 062 C.TO 062 24 400 12.5
AM/XMU-T 24.04.16 C.TO 062 C.TO 062 24 400 16
AM/YU 24.04.12 DY403 DY518 24 400 12.5
AM/YU 24.04.16 DY403 DY518 24 400 16
Key lock
This allows the line-side isolator and/or earthing
switch to be locked in the closed or open position.
A maximum of two key locks for the line-side isola-
tor and two key locks for the earthing switch oper-
ating mechanism can be combined, or otherwise a
key lock and an electromagnetic lock.
Only one key lock can be combined with the motor
operator.
The possible selections are indicated below.
2A One line-side isolator lock (key free in open
position) or earthing switch lock (key free in
closed position)
2B One line-side isolator lock (key free in closed
position) or earthing switch lock (key free in
open position)
2C Two locks (one in open, the other in closed
position)
2D Two line-side isolator locks (keys free in open
position) or earthing switch locks (keys free in
closed position)
2E Two line-side isolator locks (keys free in
closed position) or earthing switch locks
(keys free in open position)
Accessories
Voltage signalling device
This device consists of voltage sensors (capacitor
dividers) and a set of three lamps.
It allows the presence of voltage in a particular
point of the medium voltage circuit to be signalled.
Devices with fixed or withdrawable signalling box
and sets of three capacitive insulators - either
loose or mounted on a metal crosspiece - are
available.
The following combinations are possible.
1A Capacitive insulator crosspiece and fixed
signalling box (AM)
1B Set of three capacitive insulators and fixed
signalling box (AM).
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3
AM
3A 3B 3C
XB
XA
YB
YA
YFB
YFA
XD
YD
4
5
AM SWITCH-DISCONNECTORS
2F One electromagnetic lock and one line-side
isolator key lock (electromagnet de-energised,
key free in open position) (1)
2G One electromagnetic lock and one earthing
switch key lock (electromagnet de-energised,
key free in open position) (1)
2H One electromagnetic lock and one line-side
isolator key lock (electromagnet de-energised,
key free in closed position) (1)
2I One electromagnetic lock and one earthing
switch key lock (electromagnet de-energised,
key free in closed position) (1)
2L One line-side isolator lock (key free in open
position) for motor operator
2M One earthing switch lock (key free in open
position) for motor operator
2N One earthing switch lock (key free in closed
position) for motor operator.
Door lock
This is a mechanical device which does not allow
the compartment door to be opened with the earth-
ing switch open.
The possible solutions are indicated below.
3A Door lock H=720 mm (panels H=1950 mm)
3B Door lock H=870 mm (panels H=2250 mm)
3C Upper door lock H=770 mm
3D Door lock (for Enel type I, TM, U and IE panels)
3E Door lock (for Enel type UA panels).
(1) Specify the power supply
voltage of the electromag-
netic locks: 24, 48, 110, 220
V d.c. /a.c.
Auxiliary contacts
These signal the state of the position of the isola-
tor: open/closed.
The possible solutions are indicated below.
4A Auxiliary contacts for line-side isolator (3 clos-
ing + 3 opening)
4B Auxiliary contacts for earthing switch (3 clos-
ing + 3 opening).
N.B.: in the AM/XMA types, the auxiliary contacts
are always supplied, with a maximum number of
2 closing + 2 opening both for FEEDER and for
EARTH.
Shunt opening release (1)
This is an electromechanical device which, follow-
ing energisation of an electromagnet, activates the
release lever of the operating mechanism making
the isolator open. This application is only compat-
ible with stored energy operating mechanisms
(AM/Y).
Shunt opening release with auxiliary contacts of
the line-side isolator (2 closing contacts + 3 open-
ing contacts).
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Description 16
AS and AR rotary isolators 16
AT earthing switches 17
Apparatus identification 18
Accessories 20
AS, AR AND AT ISOLATORS
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G
S
S
A
0
3
5
6
a
G
S
S
A
0
3
5
9
a
G
S
S
C
0
2
7
5
a
Fig. 8 Fig. 7 Fig. 9
Description
AS and AR rotary isolators
The AS and AR series of rotary isolators are avail-
able in several versions suitable for constructing
different types of units.
The range foresees a manual operating mecha-
nism with dependent operation, earthing knives
(lower and/or upper always interlocked with the
feeder), fuse-holder frame (suitable for use with
fuses according to DIN Standards).
The types available are:
AS/B: AS/B: line-side isolator and lower earthing
switch, interlocked, both with manual operating
mechanism with dependent operation. It is
normally used to construct incoming/outgoing
units (see fig. 7).
AS, AR AND AT ISOLATORS
AS/FB: AS/FB: line-side isolator with fuse-holder
frame, earthing switch on the load side of the
fuse-holder frame, interlocked, both with manual
operating mechanism with dependent operation.
It is normally used to construct measuring units
(see fig. 8).
AR/D: line-side isolator and spaced earthing
switch lower, interlocked, both with manual
operating mechanism with dependent operation.
It is normally used to construct incoming/
outgoing units with fixed circuit-breaker (*)
(see fig. 9).
It is also available in the AR/DC version to con-
struct units with withdrawable circuit-breaker.
AS/D: line-side isolator and lower spaced
earthing switch, interlocked, both with manual
operating mechanism with dependent operation.
It is normally used to construct incoming/
outgoing units.
(*) The use of HD4/R series cir-
cuit-breakers, fixed version
with right lateral operating
mechanism is recommended
(see catalogue 649405). Con-
nections to the switchboard
must be made by the Cus-
tomer.
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G
S
S
C
0
3
3
7
a
G
S
S
C
0
3
3
7
b
Fig. 11 Fig. 10
(*) The use of HD4/R series cir-
cuit-breakers, fixed version
with right lateral operating
mechanism is recommended
(see catalogue 649405). Con-
nections to the switchboard
must be made by the Cus-
tomer.
AS/D+CT kit: line-side isolator and lower spaced
earthing switch, interlocked, both with manual
operating mechanism with dependent operation.
It is normally used to construct incoming/
outgoing units. This isolator is preset for connec-
tion to the current transformers (2 CTs / 3 CTs).
ARS/B: this isolator can be used to construct
circuit-breaker units with double isolation
(cables/busbars) and cable side isolator
(fig. 10) (*).
ARS/BT: this isolator can be used to construct
circuit-breaker units with double isolation
(cables/busbars), cable side isolator and current
transformers (fig. 10) (*).
ARS: this isolator can be used to construct
circuit-breaker units with double isolation
(cables/busbars) (fig. 10) (*).
AS/E: this isolator can be used to construct
circuit-breaker units with cable side isolator and
busbar side earthing switch (fig. 11) (*).
AT earthing switches
The AT type isolators are earthing switches with-
out making capacity.
They are available in two versions: AT, for 700 mm
wide units, and AT/R, for 550 mm wide units.
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AS-AR
AS, AR AND AT ISOLATORS
Apparatus identification
AS/B 24.04.12
AS/B 24.04.16
AS/B 24.06.16
AS/B 24.08.20
AS/B 24.12.20
AS/B 24.12.25
AS/D 24.04.12
AS/D 24.04.16
AS/D 24.06.16
AS/D 24.08.20
AS/D 24.12.20
AS/D 24.12.25
AS/D 24.04.12 + kit 2TA
AS/D 24.04.16 + kit 2TA
AS/D 24.06.16 + kit 2TA
AS/D 24.08.20 + kit 2TA
AS/D 24.12.20 + kit 2TA
AS/D 24.12.25 + kit 2TA
AS/D 24.04.12 + kit 3TA
AS/D 24.04.16 + kit 3TA
AS/D 24.06.16 + kit 3TA
AS/D 24.08.20 + kit 3TA
AS/D 24.12.20 + kit 3TA
AS/D 24.12.25 + kit 3TA
AS/FB 24.04.12
AS/FB 24.04.16
AS/FB 24.06.16
AS/FB 24.08.20
AS/FB 24.12.20
AS/FB 24.12.20
AR/D 24.04.12
AR/D 24.04.16
AR/D 24.06.16
AR/DC 24.04.12
AR/DC 24.04.16
AR/DC 24.06.16
AR/DC 24.08.20
AR/DC 24.12.20
AR/DC 24.12.25
U [kV]
24
24
24
24
24
24
24
24
24
24
24
24
24
24
24
24
24
24
24
24
24
24
24
24
24
24
24
24
24
24
24
24
24
24
24
24
24
24
24
In [A]
400
400
630
800
1250
1250
400
400
630
800
1250
1250
400
400
630
800
1250
1250
400
400
630
800
1250
1250
400
400
630
800
1250
1250
400
400
630
400
400
630
800
1250
1250
Icw [kA]
12.5
16
16
20
20
25
12.5
16
16
20
20
25
12.5
16
16
20
20
25
12.5
16
16
20
20
25
12.5
16
16
20
20
25
12.5
16
16
12.5
16
16
20
20
25
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AS-AR
AT
ARS/B 24.04.12
ARS/B 24.04.16
ARS/B 24.06.16
ARS/B 24.08.20
ARS/B 24.12.20
ARS/B 24.12.25
ARS/BT 24.04.12
ARS/BT 24.04.16
ARS/BT 24.06.16
ARS/BT 24.08.20
ARS/BT 24.12.20
ARS/BT 24.12.25
ARS 24.04.12
ARS 24.04.16
ARS 24.06.16
ARS 24.08.20
ARS 24.12.20
ARS 24.12.25
AS/E 24.04.12
AS/E 24.04.16
AS/E 24.06.16
AS/E 24.08.20
AS/E 24.12.20
AS/E 24.12.25
U [kV]
24
24
24
24
24
24
24
24
24
24
24
24
24
24
24
24
24
24
24
24
24
24
24
24
In [A]
400
400
630
800
1250
1250
400
400
630
800
1250
1250
400
400
630
800
1250
1250
400
400
630
800
1250
1250
Icw [kA]
12.5
16
16
20
20
25
12.5
16
16
20
20
25
12.5
16
16
20
20
25
12.5
16
16
20
20
25
AT 24.12
AT 24.16
AT 24.20
AT 24.25
AT/R 24.12
AT/R 24.16
AT/R 24.20
AT/R 24.25
U [kV]
24
24
24
24
24
24
24
24
In [A]

Icw [kA]
12.5
16
20
25
12
16
20
25
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1
3
4
2
1A 1B
XS/B
AT
AS/FB
AR/D
AS/D
AS/D + kit TA
AS/E
AS, AR AND AT ISOLATORS
(1) Specify the power supply
voltage of the electromag-
netic locks: 24, 48, 110, 220
V d.c. /a.c.
2C Two locks (one in open, the other in closed
position)
2D Two line-side isolator locks (keys free in open
position) or earthing switch locks (keys free in
closed position)
2E Two line-side isolator locks (keys free in
closed position) or earthing switch locks (keys
free in open position)
2F One electromagnetic lock and one line-side
isolator key lock (electromagnet de-energised,
key free in open position) (1)
2G One electromagnetic lock and one earthing
switch key lock (electromagnet de-energised,
key free in open position) (1)
2H One electromagnetic lock and one line-side
isolator key lock (electromagnet de-energised,
key free in closed position) (1)
2I One electromagnetic lock and one earthing
switch key lock (electromagnet de-energised,
key free in closed position) (1).
Door lock
This is a mechanical device which does not allow
the compartment door to be opened with the
earthing switch open.
The possible solutions are indicated below.
3A Door lock H=720 mm (panels H=1950 mm)
3B Door lock H=870 mm (panels H=2250 mm).
Auxiliary contacts
These signal the state of the position of the isola-
tor: open/closed.
The possible solutions are indicated below.
4A Auxiliary contacts for line-side isolator (3 clos-
ing + 3 opening)
4B Auxiliary contacts for earthing switch (3 clos-
ing + 3 opening).
Key lock
This allows the line-side isolator and/or the earth-
ing switch to be locked in the closed or open posi-
tion.
A maximum of two key locks can be combined for
the operating mechanism of the line-side isolator
and two key locks for the operating mechanism of
the earthing switch, or otherwise one key lock and
one electromagnetic lock.
The possible selections are indicated below.
2A One line-side isolator lock (key free in open
position) or earthing switch lock (key free in
closed position)
2B One line-side isolator lock (key free in closed
position) or earthing switch lock (key free in
open position)
Accessories
Voltage signalling device
This device consists of voltage sensors (capacitor
dividers) and a set of three lamps.
It allows the presence of voltage in a particular
point of the medium voltage circuit to be signalled.
Devices with fixed or withdrawable signalling
box and sets of three capacitive insulators - either
loose or mounted on a metal crosspiece - are
available.
The following combinations are possible:
1A Capacitive insulator crosspiece and fixed
signalling box.
1B Set of three capacitive insulators and fixed
signalling box
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Description 22
Apparatus identification 22
Accessories 23
Overall dimensions 26
GS AND IMC SWITCH-DISCONNECTORS
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GS/IMC
GS AND IMC SWITCH-DISCONNECTORS
Description
The hinged GS and IMC series of switch-discon-
nectors are available in several versions suitable
for constructing different installation solutions in
open substations. The range foresees two types of
operating mechanism (on exceeding dead centre
and with stored energy), earthing knives (lower
and/or upper always interlocked with the feeder),
fuse-holder frame (suitable for use with fuses ac-
cording to DIN Standards and fitted with automatic
release device for fuse intervention).
The types available are as follows:
GS/XB: wall-mounted switch-disconnector with
manual operating mechanism on exceeding
dead centre, lower earthing knives, preset for
activation with insulated rod or transmission op-
erating mechanism.
GS/YB: wall-mounted switch-disconnector with
stored energy operating mechanism, lower
earthing knives, preset for activation with insu-
lated rod or transmission operating mechanism.
GS/YFB: wall-mounted switch-disconnector with
stored energy operating mechanism, lower
earthing knives, fuse-holder frame, preset for ac-
tivation with insulated rod or transmission oper-
ating mechanism.
IMC/XAU: wall-mounted switch-disconnector
with manual operating mechanism on exceed-
ing dead centre, upper earthing knives, preset
for activation with insulated rod or transmission
operating mechanism, according to the Enel DY
511/1 standardisation table. It is also available
in the IMC/XMAU motor-operated version, ac-
cording to the Enel DY 515/1 standardisation ta-
ble.
IMC/XBU: wall-mounted switch-disconnector
with manual operating mechanism on exceed-
ing dead centre, lower earthing knives, preset
for activation with insulated rod or transmission
operating mechanism, according to the Enel DY
511/2. It is also available in the IMC/XMBU mo-
tor-operated version, according to the Enel DY
515/2 standardisation table.
IMC/XFBU: wall-mounted switch-disconnector
with stored energy operating mechanism, lower
earthing knives, fuse-holder frame, preset for ac-
tivation with insulated rod or transmission oper-
ating mechanism, according to the Enel DY 516
standardisation table.
Ordering codes for switch-
disconnectors approved by Enel
Switch-disconnectors according to
CEI 17-9/1 and IEC 60265-1 Standards
Apparatus identification
U [kV] In [A] Icw [kA]
GS/XB 24.04.12 24 400 12.5
GS/XB 24.04.16 24 400 16
GS/YB 24.04.12 24 400 12,5
GS/YB 24.04.16 24 400 16
GS/YFB 24.04.12 24 400 12.5
GS/YFB 24.04.16 24 400 16 (2)
Approvals U [kV] In [A] Icw [kA]
IMC/XAU 24.04.12 DY 511/1 24 400 12.5
IMC/XBU 24.04.12 DY 511/2 24 400 12.5
IMC/YFBU 24.04.12 DY 516 24 400 12.5
IMC/XAU 24.04.16 DY 511/1 24 400 16
IMC/XBU 24.04.16 DY 511/2 24 400 16
IMC/YFBU 24.04.16 DY 516 24 400 16
IMC/ZU 24.04.12 DY 514 24 400 12.5
IMC/XMAU 24.04.12 DY 515/1 24 400 12.5
IMC/XMBU 24.04.12 DY 515/2 24 400 12.5
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6
2
3
5
5
7
8
1
Crosspiece with
capacitive insulators
This device consists of a
metal crosspiece on
which three voltage sen-
sors (capacitor dividers)
are installed preset for
connection in a suitable
detection circuit.
The possible combina-
tions are indicated below.
1A Crosspiece with capacitive insulators (insula-
tors H = 260 mm) (GS)
1B Crosspiece with capacitive insulators (insula-
tors H = 215 mm) (GS)
1C Crosspiece with capacitive insulators (insula-
tors H = 170 mm) (GS).
Isolator operation
The hinged isolators are mainly used in open sub-
stations and are normally placed at a height of 2-4
metres.
To be able to operate these isolators, it is neces-
sary to use a transmission operating mechanism
and/or an insulated rod operating mechanism.
To be able to construct a transmission operating
mechanism (earth and/or feeder), the following
components are required (see figure on the fol-
lowing page).
Back of switchboard or wall operating
plate (2).
The wall operating plate is fixed onto the same
wall as the isolator at a height easily accessible
to the operator.
The switchboard operating plate is fixed to a
wall of the switchboard and allows transmission
of the operation as far as the isolator.
Key lock for operating plate (3).
This is a mechanical device which allows the
operating plate to be locked in the open or
closed position.
Operating levers (4) for transmission or
insulated rod operating mechanism.
The GS/IMC series of isolators are always pre-
set to take both types of operating mechanism.
Selection of the type of operating mechanism
consequently implies the type of lever which the
isolator must be fitted with.
Transmission rod (5).
This is normally supplied with a diameter of 3/4
and a length of three metres. It is used to make
the mechanical connection between the operat-
ing plate and the lever for the isolator operating
mechanism. The final length must be set up by
the customer.
Intermediate supports (6).
There are two types of intermediate supports,
one with a simple lever and one with a 90lever.
The intermediate support with simple lever al-
lows the bending moments of the transmission
rod to be discharged, permitting particularly long
transmissions.
The 90intermediate support allows operation
of an isolator lying on a surface parallel to the
operating plate.
Feeder shaft support (7).
This is used to guide the movement of the shaft
extension (8).
Shaft extension with sleeve (8).
This allows extended operating mechanism
shafts to be made.
Example of transmission operating mechanism
with intermediate support, for wall-mounted iso-
lator with feeder shaft extension.
Accessories
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3
A - B
C - D
4
A - B
C - D
5
6
7
8
9
GS AND IMC SWITCH-DISCONNECTORS
Operating lever
4A Operating lever with insulated
rod operating mechanism for
line-side isolator (GS)
4B Operating lever with insulated
rod operating mechanism for
earthing switch (GS)
4C Operating lever with transmis-
sion operating mechanism for
LINE-SIDE isolator (GS) (1)
4D Operating lever with transmis-
sion operating mechanism for
EARTHING SWITCH (GS) (1).
Key lock for operating plate
3A Key lock, with different keys, for
switchboard operating plate
CQR (GS)
3B Key lock, with same keys, for
switchboard operating plate
CQR (GS)
3C Key lock, with different keys, for
wall operating plate CPR (GS)
3D Key lock, with same keys, for
wall operating plate CPR (GS).
Operating plate
2A CQR switchboard operating
plate for line-side isolator (GS)
2B CQR switchboard operating
plate for earthing switch (GS)
2C CPR wall operating plate for
line-side isolator (GS)
2D CPR wall operating plate for
earthing switch (GS).
Auxiliary contacts
These signal the state of the position
of the isolator: open/closed (can be
converted from opening contact to
closing contact and vice versa).
The possible solutions are indicated
below.
9A Set of 5 auxiliary contacts for
line-side isolator (GS/IMC)
9B Set of 10 auxiliary contacts for
line-side isolator (GS/IMC)
9C Set of 5 auxiliary contacts for
earthing switch (GS/IMC)
9D Set of 10 auxiliary contacts for
earthing switch (GS/IMC).
Shaft support
This is the operating shaft support of
the line-side isolator (GS).
Extension for operating shaft
8A Extension with sleeve for
operating shaft of the line-side
isolator (L = 1 m) (GS)
8B Extension with sleeve for operat-
ing shaft of the earthing switch (L
= 1 m) (GS).
Transmission rod
3/4 transmission rod (L = 3 m) (GS).
Intermediate supports
6A Intermediate support with simple
lever (GS)
6B Intermediate support with 90le-
ver (GS).
(1) Automatically supplied if the lever for insulated
rod operating mechanism is not provided.
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U [V] GS/XB GS/YB GS/YFB IMC/XAU IMC/XBU IMC/YFBU
24 V -
48 V -
110 V -
220 V -
110 V ~
220 V ~
380 V ~
24 V -
48 V -
110 V -
220 V -
110 V ~
220 V ~
380 V ~
Shunt opening release
This is an electromechanical device
which, following energisation of an
electromagnet, activates the operat-
ing mechanism release lever making
the isolator open. This application is
only compatible with stored energy
operating mechanisms (GS/IMC ... /Y).
N.B. The shunt opening release must al-
ways be combined with a set of 5 or 10
auxiliary contacts of the line-side isolator
(see kit No. 9).
Fuse intervention signalling
This device allows signalling or one
or more fuses and consequent open-
ing of the isolator.
The possible solutions are indicated
below.
11A Set of No. 1 microcontact
signalling fuse intervention
11B Set of No. 2 microcontacts sig-
nalling fuse intervention.
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GS/XB GS/YB IMC/XB IMC/YB
GS/YF... IMC/YF...
[mm] A B C D E F
GS/XB IMC/XB 300 800 1240 65 260 60
GS/YB IMC/YB 300 800 1240 133 265 100
GS AND IMC SWITCH-DISCONNECTORS
Overall dimensions
Note: by moving the pliers
appropriately, it is possible to
mount fuses with a length =
292 or 367 mm.
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GS/XAU IMC/XAU
GS/XBU IMC/XBU
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GS/YFBU IMC/YFBU
Note: by moving the pliers appropri-
ately, it is possible to mount fuses
with a length = 292 or 367 mm.
GS AND IMC SWITCH-DISCONNECTORS
The data and illustrations are not binding. We reserve the right to make changes in the course of technical development of the product.
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