Medium Voltage Distribution

FLUSARC P-LA
Up to 36 kV – 630 A – 25 kA

Catalogue
2010
FLUSARC P-LA Contents

■■ Overview............................................................................................................... 3
□□ General description......................................................................................... 3
□□ Features.......................................................................................................... 3
□□ Main advantages............................................................................................. 3
□□ Customer benefits........................................................................................... 3
■■ Operating conditions.......................................................................................... 4
□□ Degree of protection against accidental contact and ingress of foreigner objects..... 4
□□ Environmental and operating conditions......................................................... 4
□□ Standards and approval.................................................................................. 4
□□ Electrical features............................................................................................ 5
■■ Main characteristics............................................................................................ 5
■■ Product description............................................................................................. 6
□□ FLUSARC P-LA............................................................................................... 6
□□ Pressure gauge............................................................................................... 6
■■ Operating mechanisms....................................................................................... 7
□□ Closing the switch disconnector...................................................................... 7
□□ Opening the switch disconnector.................................................................... 8
□□ Movements of motorized control mechanism (Optional)................................ 9
□□ Manual operations........................................................................................... 9
□□ Remote operations.......................................................................................... 9
□□ Closing the switch disconnector...................................................................... 9
□□ Opening the switch disconnector.................................................................... 9
■■ Accessories....................................................................................................... 10
■■ Ecological considerations................................................................................ 11
■■ Installation.......................................................................................................... 12
□□ Isolators assembling..................................................................................... 12
□□ Outdoor assembling...................................................................................... 12
■■ Dimension and weights.................................................................................... 13
□□ Dimensions weights FLUSARC P-LA (24 kV)............................................... 13
□□ Dimensions weights FLUSARC P-LA (36 kV)............................................... 14
■■ Design data........................................................................................................ 15
□□ Motor wiring diagram.................................................................................... 15
■■ Shipping............................................................................................................. 16
□□ Packing......................................................................................................... 16
□□ Transport....................................................................................................... 16
□□ Handling........................................................................................................ 16
■■ Notes................................................................................................................... 17

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 Presentation Overview
Pole mounted switch disconnectors for
demanding outdoor environment

General description
KJA0072

We believe that flexible solutions and competent support are key elements for your
continued success.
Schneider Electric develops and supplies solutions finely tuned to user requirements
and standards.
The pole mounted FLUSARC family is the right solution in operation everywhere in
Medium Voltage Networks.

Example of FLUSARC P-LA installation

Features
The pole-mounted FLUSARC are switch-disconnectors insulated in SF6, reliable for
outdoor use. They can be connected to aerial lines.
Welding of components is carried out through the method called “TIG”, which
consists in melting the edges to be joined without weld material.
The external operating mechanism is very simple and reliable, since it is of the type
with independent operation on exceeding dead center; the contact operating shaft
rotates on bearings housed in a stainless steel box, which guarantees long
endurance.
Indication of the contact position (open/closed) and SF6 gas pressure are visible at
the foot of the pole through two inspection windows located under the operating
mechanism protection.
The operating mechanism cover is steel made, properly worked and painted in order
to withstand atmospheric agents.

Main advantages
■■ Advanced insulation materials;
■■ Stainless steel tank containing all the live parts and switching functions;
■■ Improved safety for both operating personnel and the public.

Customer benefits
■■ Uneffected by any climatic condition;
■■ Ideal for all pole type;
■■ Maximum service reliability;
■■ Easy inspection and maintenance;
■■ Easy installation and connection.

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General Operating conditions

Degree of protection against accidental

contact and ingress of foreigner objects
Switch disconnector housing IP67
Operating mechanism IP54
Cables connections compartment IP54

Environmental and operating conditions

FLUSARC P-LA switch disconnector must be installed and operated in normal
conditions as specified in EN 60694 or IEC 60694.
Operation under conditions other than these is only permissible after consultation
with the manufacturer and obtaining written consent.

Ambient conditions
Temperature class Outdoor - 25
Insulating gas
Type Sulphur hexafluoride SF6)
Filling pressure at 20 °C (absolute) kPa 130

Standards and approval

The switch disconnector FLUSARC P-LA complies with the following standards:
■■ IEC 60265.1, IEC 2271-200, IEC 60271-102, IEC 60694, IEC 60137, IEC 60529

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General Main characteristics

Electrical features
Rated voltage Ur [kV] 12 24 36
Power frequency withstand voltage (50/60 Hz, 1 min)
■■ towards the ground and between phases Ud [kV] 28 50 70
■■ across the isolating distance 32 60 80
Rated lightning impulse withstand voltage
■■ towards the ground and between phases Up [kV] 75 125 170
■■ across the isolating distance 85 145 195
Rated current Ir [A] 630 630 630
Breaking capacity of active circuits (cos φ 0.7) and ring circuits at 0.3
I1-I2a [A] 630 630 630
Vn
Number of making and breaking operation at rated current 420 420 420
Number of no load mechanical operation (class M2) 5000 5000 5000
Breaking capacity of no-load transformers I3 [A] 25 25 25
Breaking capacity of no-load lines/cables I4a-I4b [A] 25 25 25
Short time withstand current 1 s on main circuits and earth circuits Ik [kA] 12.5 / 25 12.5 / 25 12.5 / 16
Short time withstand current 3 s on main circuits and earth circuits Ik [kA] 12.5 / 20 12.5 / 20 12.5 / 16
Internal arc withstand current 1 s [kA] 12.5 / 16 12.5 / 16 12.5 / 16

Ambient air temperature limit [°C] -25 / +55

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 General Product description

FLUSARC P-LA
KJA0051

1. Aerial line connection insulator

2. Inox AISI 304 stainless steel enclosure
7 3. Operating mechanism cover
4. Safety valve located in the rear side of the enclosure
5. Contacts position inspection windows
6. Open/close operating lever
7. External cone disconnectable socket
1
2 The pole-mounted FLUSARC P-LA enclosure is made of stainless steel AISI 304. It
6 has an IP67 protection degree. The operating mechanism protection frame is also
3
5 made with stainless steel with IP54 protection degree.
4 The SF6 gas pressure inside the enclosure is 0.3 bar relative at 20 °C. The
pole-mounted FLUSARC are manufactured with horizontal translation contacts with
selfblasting operation which enable electric arc extinction. The bushing insulator
connections are of silverplated copper.
The contacts support and bushing insulators are of epoxy resin, filled with quartz so
they are resistant to ultraviolet solar rays.
The FLUSARC P-LA switchdisconnectors are constructed with non-toxic material
and are completely retrievable; for this reason it is possible to recycle 80% of the
material used at the end of their working life.

Connections
The electrical connections to the main circuit are achieved by external cone
disconnectable sockets (connections which are in accordance with EN 50181 1997
type C interface standards).

Installation
2
KJA0058

The pole-mounted FLUSARC P-LA switches can be horizontally assembled at

different height from ground and can be operated in full safety either on poles or on
towers with operating rods or hot sticks.
The pole (2) assembly is performed by means of an horizontal switch support (1) and
a strip (3).
1

Pressure gauge
KJA0059

On request it is possible to apply a pressure gauge to check SF6 pressure outside

the switchboard, protected by a hood.
The rated pressure is 130 kPa absolute at 20 °C.

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 General Operating mechanisms

Closing the switch disconnector

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■■ Insert the isolating rod into the operating lever hole of the switch disconnector.
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■■ Grasp the isolating rod with both hands and pull down.
■■ Extract the isolating rod.
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■■ The mimic diagram indicator will turn from the opened switch disconnector
position “O” to the closed switch disconnector position “C”.

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 General Operating mechanisms (contd.)

Opening the switch disconnector

■■ Insert the isolating bar into the operating lever hole of the switch disconnector.
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KJA0055

■■ Grasp the isolating rod with both hands and pull down.
■■ Extract the isolating rod.
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■■ The mimic diagram indicator will turn from the closed switch disconnector position
“C” to the opened switch disconnector position “O”.

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General Operating mechanisms (contd.)

Movements of motorized control mechanism

(Optional)
If the FLUSARC P-LA switch disconnector is fitted with motorized control (optional),
the open/close functions can be performed remotely in accordance with the circuit
diagram supplied as part of the contract.

Manual operations
Manual operations can always be performed, when remote operations are not
possible: for example missing of supply.

Remote operations
The switch disconnector can be operated from remote through a properly set up
control panel.
The operating mechanism is of overcoming dead center type. The spring is loaded
before the operation.
There is available an exchange contact to indicate the switch disconnector position.

Closing the switch disconnector

When the switch is in open position, it can be closed pushing the close button. Push
the close button to make the operation.
The motor starts to load the spring. When the spring is fully loaded, the spring is
released to make the operation.

Opening the switch disconnector

When the switch is in close position, it can be opened pushing the open button. Push
the open button to make the operation.
The motor starts to load the spring. When the spring is fully loaded, the spring is
released to make the operation.

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 General Accessories

The FLUSARC P-LA switch disconnectors are supplied in a basic configuration,

which can be widened by a series of accessories available upon request.
■■ Motor
■■ Auxiliary contacts 2 Normally Open (NO) + 2 Normally Closed (NC) (feeder)
■■ Presence of voltage indication
■■ Remote control panel
■■ Outdoor VT’s for motor operator
■■ Lightning arresters
KJA0073

Line control switchgear

It automatically provides to open and to close the switch disconnector.

Feeder operating mechanism gear motor

KJA0074

The gear motor is equipped with an electronic card, controlling its operation.

Voltage Power consumption

Inrush Oper. power
24 Vdc 400 W 100 W
48 Vdc 400 W 100 W
110 Vdc 400 W 100 W
220 Vdc 400 W 100 W
Line control gear motor control card 110 Vac – 50 Hz 560 VA 140 VA
220 Vac – 50 Hz 560 VA 140 VA
110 Vac – 60 Hz 560 VA 140 VA
220 Vac – 60 Hz 560 VA 140 VA

Auxiliary Contacts
They are open/closed signalling contacts.
■■ Auxiliary contacts 2 Normally Open (NO) + 2 Normally Closed (NC) line

Electric characteristics:

Rated voltage 380 V

KJA0075

Continuous current 15A

Breaking capacity at 230 Vac 10 A (cos φ 0.4)
Breaking capacity at 110 Vdc 1 A (L/R=10 ms))

Auxiliary contacts

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 General Ecological considerations

The switch disconnector satisfies to a high degree the ecological requirements in

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respect of environmental protection thanks to

■■ optimization of material and energy consumption during manufacture
■■ compliance with all ecological requirements during its service life
■■ the use of recyclable materials for efficient disposal at the end of its service life.
Our design directive regarding environmentally compatible design specifies the use
of materials which can be dismantled and are easily recyclable. The metals which
form approximately 90% of the switch disconnector are easily recyclable. They can
be 100% recycled as new metal components at the end of their service life.

Plastics can also be recycled. The thermosetting plastics can be fragmented and
reused as fillers in other plastic components; the thermoplastic materials can be
recycled in new plastic components. This means that the material is recovered,
processed and reused in the manufacture of new parts.
Disposal valve
To ensure efficient and environmentally friendly dismantling and sorting of materials
by responsible disposal experts, all plastic components are identified accordingly.
Moreover, material and utilization data sheets are available to provide the customer
with an overview about the materials used, and the disposal company with important
information regarding the recycling process.

Thus, the materials used for our products can be 100% recycled.

This provides a vital contribution to savings in global primary energy and material
resources.

All materials were selected and developed so that, for example, switch disconnector
affected by a fire in a building would have a minimal effect on the fire load (heat
development and pollutants in the emissions).

Another important ecological aspect is the longevity of our products (approx. 30

years), which is an extremely long service life compared to other capital goods. Also,
the FLUSARC P-LA switch disconnector units have been designed to require little
maintenance, giving further energy and material savings, and to enable
straightforward replacement of component parts, e.g. if new controllers have been
developed (upgrading).

The high-voltage conducting parts of our gas-insulated switch disconnector units are
hermetically sealed in an insulating inert gas (sulphur hexafluoride SF6 which is
neither reactive nor toxic). Thus, all environmental influences which could reduce the
service life are kept outside. The particular characteristic of the insulating gas also
enables the overall size to be decreased by approximately 30% compared to switch
disconnector without insulating gas designed with equivalent technical
characteristics. This again saves on material and saves on the energy required to
produce the material. The amount of insulating gas used in FLUSARC P-LA is
approx. 0.5% of the total weight of the switch disconnector.
Once the switch disconnector’s service life has ended, the gas can be completely
extracted via the disposal valve provided in each gas-filled compartment, and then
recycled. To this end, the gas suppliers have developed an efficient recycling
method.

In normal operation, the gas need never be replenished during the entire service life.
The switch disconnector has been designed as a hermetically sealed pressure
system according to IEC 60694 and EN 60694.

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 FLUSARC P-LA Installation

Isolators assembling
KJA0060

Refer to the following figure and perform the procedure:

■■ Clean the epoxy bushing cones that hold out from the inox switch box, using a
cloth;
■■ Lightly evenly spread the silicone grease all over the isolating surface;
■■ Insert the conductor (1) and screw it till the keystroke and tightening are complete;
■■ Insert the EDPM isolator (2) into the conductor and push it till the keystroke
towards the switch is complete;
■■ Insert the terminal cover (3) into the conductor;
■■ Insert 1 bolt M16x1.5 onto the conductor (1) and bolt it completely.
Note: the 2nd bolt shall be used to tighten the air cable to the conductor (1).

Ref. Q.ty Description

1 1 Thready pin
2 1 Silicone protection
3 1 Washer D.16
4 2 Hexagonal nut M16x1,5

Outdoor assembling
After assembling the outdoor isolators, refer to the following figure and perform the
procedure:
■■ Apply the switch disconnector support (1) to the pole (2) and fix it with strips (3);
■■ Place the switch on its support by a crane equipped with a suitable cable,
connected to the lifting eyebolt;
■■ Fix the switch to the support with a (4) M12 x25 bolt and apply 50 Nm ±5 tightening
torque.

Ref. Q.ty Description

1 1 Support switch
2 1 Pole
3 1 Strips
4 2 HH screw M12x25
KJA0061

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 FLUSARC P-LA Dimension and weights

FLUSARC P-LA (24 kV)

KJA0076

motorized version

manual version

The dimensions are expresses in mm

Weights
80 kg 24 kV without motor
Approx.
85 kg 24 kV with motor

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 FLUSARC P-LA Dimension and weights (contd.)

FLUSARC P-LA (36 kV)

KJA0078

motorized version

manual version

The dimensions are expresses in mm

Weights
120 kg 36 kV without motor
Approx.
125 kg 36 kV with motor

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 FLUSARC P-LA Design data

Motor wiring diagram

The diagram indicates the following conditions - IMS opened

Available Contacts To Indicate

Switch Disconnector Position 24 Vdc Auxiliary Supply
LOA0080

Fixed bridge

Remote control

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bleu

Legend
M Opening and closing motor
Diode 1N4007
IMS Auxiliary contacts line LBS
Varistor Zinc Oxide
C Remote closing signal
O Remote opening signal
Terminal printed circuit board
RA Opening relay
RC Closing relay
Terminals
KT Electronic timer excitation delayed

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 FLUSARC P-LA Shipping

Packing
Strictly observe the symbols and the instructions indicated on the packing.

The FLUSARC P-LA switch disconnectors are usually packed either inside a
cardboard box or in a wooden case and firmly fastened at the base of a wooden
pallet, but they can also be packed with other methods, according with the shipment
and storing requirements and complying with the Customer requests.
The apparatuses are protected by polystyrene foam panels and wrapped in a
waterproof plastic housing, in order to prevent any water infiltrations during the
loading and unloading phases and to protect them from the dust during storage.
Leave the equipment in its original packaging during storage. If units or parts are
unpacked for checking, they must be repacked for continued storage, using the
original packaging. Avoid condensation.

Transport
The motor vehicle used for the transport must be equipped with the loading platform
realized in an anti-slip material with a high friction coefficient.
The switch disconnector must be positioned on the loading platform transversally
back to back, by interposing materials fit for absorbing the compressions and for
eliminating any possible direct contact of the surfaces of the different apparatuses.
On the loading platform, purposed longitudinal members must be disposed, in order
to space every switch disconnector and to prevent both its longitudinal and its
transversal shifting.
The different switch disconnector must be anchored to the motor vehicle structure by
means of ropes, in order not to provoke deformations and to prevent their possible
turnover on curves or in case of a sudden braking.
Besides, the motor vehicle used for the transport must be equipped with a covering
sheet.

Handling
LOA4400

During the switch disconnector handling, it is recommended not to

stress the possible cables connection bushings placed outside.

In order to lift the FLUSARC P-LA switch disconnector inside their packing, use a lift
truck having an adequate lifting power with respect to the apparatus weight, by
taking care to verify that the packing keeps perfectly balanced during the lifting
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Net Weigh
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Once the packings have been removed, in order to lift the FLUSARC P-LA switch
disconnector, use the purposed eyebolts predisposed on their top, by using either a
bridge crane, a crane or a lift truck having a suitable lifting capacity with respect to
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the apparatus weight.

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