Learn More About RM6 24 and Its New Applications: Energy Business Training

Learn more about RM6 24
and its new applications

Energy Business Training
● Understand the RM6 offer and its new applications

● Know the technical solutions provided
Speaker: Lowell Estrella

MV Marketing
Situate the 24 kV Ring Main Unit
In HV/MV, MV/LV substations
RM6 IDI RM6 II RM6 IQI
RM6 IIDI
RM6 DI
RM6 IQI RM6 IBI
Schneider Electric - Power Business training - Learn more RM6-24 New Applications 02/2010 2
1 - Explanation of the RM6 offer and its new
applications
Contents
Explanation of the RM6 offer and its new
applications
Transformer and line protection
RM6 offer strong points
Selling points / markets
Network connections
Accessories and options
What to remember
4 basic functions to choose from: I, B, D, Q
Network Line feeder 630A Transformer feeder Transformer feeder
switch circuit breaker 200A circuit breaker combined
fuse-switch
I function B function D function Q function

400 or 630A Line protection Transformer 200A transformer
protection only protection
4 additional functions
Network coupling Network coupling Cable MV
switch 630A circuit breaker connection metering
IC function BC function O function Mt function
Representation of devices
Types of tanks:
NE: non extensible
RE: right extensible
LE: left extensible
(O function)
DE: double extensible I I Q I
NE-IIQI Substation
Function configurations:
Multifunction configurations Unit configurations
Examples of designations:
RM6 NE-IIQI RM6 NE-D
RM6 RE-DIDI RM6 DE-Mt
Extensibility options: RE, DE
RE: Right Extensible DE: Double Extensible

(1 function)
Double extensibility on 3 and 4 functions
RE IIDI DE IC DE IIDI
● DE-III, DE-IIII, DE-IDI, DE-IIDI

● DE-IBI, DE-IIBI, DE-IQI, DE-IIQI
RE IIDI DE IC DE I DE I DE D DE I
DE-I+ DE-I+ DE-D+ DE-I = 2.100 mm 100 (base Euro)

RE IIDI DE IC DE IIDI
DE-IIDI = 1.600 mm 50 (base Euro)
Medium Voltage metering
● Air insulation, with conventional VTs

and CTs
● Insensitivity to the environment:
● Fully closed
● Connected directly to the adjacent
busbars
● Internal arc withstand
● Optional LV cabinet
ATS: Automatic Transfer System
● The ATS includes:

● an Easergy T200I
● motorised switch functions
● Voltage presence indicator (VPIS with
voltage output)
● VD23 voltage detector
● Fault indicator (included in Easergy T200I)
● Possibility of communication with the
SCADA
● Automatic control
● Supervision of power sources
2 - Transformer and line protection
Contents
applications
Network connections
What to remember
Circuit breaker protection
Transformer protection Line protection
D function: 0 to 200A B function: 0 to 630A
● Simple threshold setting: 0 to 200A 0 to 630A

just one button to turn
● Adaptable: same CTs from 0 to 200A same CTs from 0 to 630A
● setting of different
thresholds if the installation
is modified
VIP 30: phase faults VIP 300: phase and earth
VIP 35: phase and earth faults faults
● The most suitable Sepam Series 10: phase and Sepam Series 10: phase
protection earth faults and earth faults
● More sensitive detection Transformer overload protection

from 20% of setting current
than with fuses
VIP relays
For transformer feeders: For line feeders:
- VIP 30 phase/ - VIP 35 phase/phase - VIP 300 phase/phase and earth

phase protection and earth protection protection (top discrimination with
multiple curves)
Vip 30 and 35 phase Vip 35 earth Phase and earth

protection protection protection
● Operating tests with or without tripping
Sepam Series 10 relay
● Very sensitive earth fault

● Possibility of remote communication
● Overload protection with thermal image
● Logic discrimination
● Recording of the last fault or last 5 events
MV/LV transformer feeder: which kind of
protection ?
● Circuit breaker protection is the only solution for large transformers
RM6 Circuit breaker range (D function) Fuse switch range (Q function)
Switchgear
Standard IEC 62271-100 IEC 62271-105
MV/LV transformer 100 - 3000 kVA 100 - 1250 kVA

rating
Protection unit VIP 30/35 relays + sensors DIN fuses

t
Field of
Application
The RM6 is a compact unit combining
all MV functional units
to enable connection, supply and
protection of transformers
on an open ring or radial network:
1. by a fuse-switch combination for

100 - 1250 kVA
2. by a circuit breaker with

protection unit for 100 - 3000 kVA
Schneider Electric - Infrastructure -2012 May 16

Field of
Application
Operating a distribution network sometimes
requires switching points in addition
to the HV/MV substations, in order to limit
the effect of a fault on the network.
The RM6 offers a choice of solutions to

make 2, 3 or 4 directional connections:
1) with line protection by 630 A circuit

breakers
2) with network switching by switch-
disconnectors
3) with integrated power supply
telecontrol devices.
Schneider Electric - Infrastructure -2012 May 17

D or Q function: selling point strategy
Logistic costs for fuses &

1 set of fuses for
replacement
1 set of fuses Negotiation margin
RM6 IQI RM6 IDI

(switchgear)
D or Q functions - What is our strategy ?
The circuit breaker gives us a competitor advantage
Manufacturer =S= ABB F&G Siemens Ormazabal
switchgear type RMU RMU mod. RMU mod. RMU
product name RM6² CTC.V RGC GA24 8DH10 CGC
In (A) 200 / 200 630 200 630 630

630
insulation SF6 SF6 SF6 SF6 SF6 SF6
breaking SF6 vacuum vacuum SF6 vacuum SF6
costs ☺☺ ☺ ☺
D or B function: consider the price
Market price
Transformer protection
VIP30 At the MV / LV substation level
I D I
= 100
Network point
VIP300 Upstream of the MV / LV substation
I B I
> 120 to 160
- advantages of fuses
● Current-limiting capacity
● capability to limit short-circuit current
● Fast interruption
● for high short-circuit values
- drawbacks of fuses
● Only work once

● Fragile
● Dissipate a lot of energy as heat
(cost of Joule losses)
● Sensitive to aging (approximate service life: 10 years)
● Have a danger zone (In < I < I3)
● Possible single-pole breaking
● Application limited to small transformers
● One rating per application (large stock of spare parts)
- advantages of circuit breaker protection
● 10 to 100 times less dissipated power than with fuses
● Simple choice of equipment
● Variety of relays available:

● phase-to-phase fault protection
● earth fault protection
● overload protection
● etc...
● Possibility of adjusting protection relays (upgrading

capability)
● Possibility of testing operating capability (with or without

tripping)
- cost comparison over time
Costs
1 spare set of fuses +

logistics and labor
Switch / fuse solution
100 € / 10 years
Joule losses
Joule losses 0.22 € / year
110 € / year
2 sets of fuses
Circuit breaker solution
Circuit breaker
Combination unit
1 year 10 years 20 years 30 years Time

Acquisition Operation
Summary - MV/LV Transformer : Which kind of protection?
Switch-fuse Circuit breaker

combination unit
● For very high I (rare) ● For very high I (rare)
● current-limiting effect ● no current-limiting effect
● fast breaking ● but reaction time: 70 to 100 ms
● For lower I ● For lower I

● danger zone: Irf - I 3 ● no use limitations
● no overload protection ● discrimination easily ensured
● slow with low current close to I 3
● choice of fuse difficult or impossible in
combination unit
● discrimination problems
● More generally speaking ● More generally speaking

● Joule losses (environment, losses of ● very low Joule losses
110 €/year with combination unit) ● possibility of remote reclosing
● need to change fuses, need for spare (telecontrol)
stock (with many different ratings) ● 30-year service life, no maintenance
● risk of thermal aging (service life: about ● flexibility: upgrading capability (change
10 years) of settings), earth fault protection, etc..
● fragility
3 - RM6 offer strong points
Contents
applications
Network connections
What to remember
Insensitivity to the environment
● GIS technology: switch and busbars in SF6, in a gas-tight compartment

● Sealed-for-life stainless steel tank
Extensibility = reduction of costs
● Compact size: space savings
● Flexibility to adapt to changes in MV networks
● Possible on-site installation by customers within 2 hours
● No handling of SF6 (direct connection to busbars)
● No specific tools required
● Investments postponed
Visible earthing
Closed Open Earthed
RM6 for Marine application
● Safety for personnel
● Resistance to vibrations
● Resistance to harsh environments
4 - Selling points / markets
Contents
applications
Network connections
What to remember
Situate the 3 markets
● Schneider Electric International MV market (RM6 + SM6):

> 5 billion Euros
Leading sector
60% Margin for progress
50%
10% Not the leading sector
for RM6, but specific
40%
applications
RM6 for simple, basic
applications
30%
43% 12% 0%
20%
10% 18% 17%
0%
Energy Building Industry
MV/LV distribution Transmission MV/MV substations

Energy segment: RMU
RM6 (GIS) SM6 (AIS)
Switchgear RMU RMU Modular

Differentiating type non extensible extensible air insulated
customer key values
Insensitive to environment ☺☺ ☺☺
Easy installation ☺☺☺ ☺ ☺
(Including
Optimization of investments ☺☺ screened
connectors)
☺ ☺ ☺☺
Network upgrading ☺☺ ☺☺☺
Building/industry segments: SM6
Switchgear
RMU RMU SM6 modular
Differentiating type
non extensible extensible system
customer key values
Flexibility, width of offer ☺ ☺☺☺

Upgrading capability ☺ ☺☺☺
Optimization of investments ☺☺ ☺ ☺☺ ☺
Insensitivity to environment ☺ ☺☺ ☺ ☺☺
RM6 if the environment factor counts the most
Location: MCset, SM6, RM6
power
station
HV transmission
public industrial
distribution distribution
MV
MCset
primary MV primary primary process
distribution substation substation control
secondary MV pole-mounted secondary secondary

distribution switchgear substation substation
SM6 LV
RM6
5 - Network connections
Contents
applications
Network connections
What to remember
Connection interface
EN50181 standard
Type A Type B Type C

In (A) 200 400 630
Ith (kA/1s) 12.5 16 25
Insert ∅8 ∅ 14 M 16
Plug type plug-in plug-in bolted
Types of connection interface
Type of cables
● Controlled field, plug-in or disconnectable connectors

In (A) Ith (kA/1s) type of cables
Type A plug-in type 200 12.5 plastic insulated,

Type B plug-in type 400 16 single-core,
Type C bolted type M 16 630 25 (XPLE)
● Non controlled field, heat shrinkable elements or simplified

disconnectable connectors
plastic or oil
insulation, single or
Type C bolted type M 16 630 25
three core, (XPLE
or MIND)
Example of connection to C type bushing
● Directed field disconnectable connector

● C type bushing - 630A
6 - Accessories and options
Contents
applications
Network connections
What to remember
RM6 switches & fuse-switch combination
accessories ● Undervoltage release
● Opening release
● Voltage indicator
● VDS
● VPIS
● Motor mechanism
● Auxiliary contacts
● Fuse protection
Motor mechanism ● Cable connections

for fuse function
Fault passage indicator / Load current indicator
/ Voltage detector
● Amp 21D ammeter (new generation)
● Easergy Flair 21D, Flair 22D, Flair 23DV

● self-powered fault passage indicators
● detection of phase-to-phase faults and earth faults
● automatic setting on site
● Alpha type short-circuit indicator (Hortsmann)
● Voltage detector
● compatible with all types of earthing system
RM6 circuit breaker accessories
● VIP relay
or Sepam
Series 10
● Motor mechanism
● Auxiliary contacts
7 – What To Remember
Contents
applications
Network connections
What to remember
What to remember
● I function: networks from 400 to 630A
● Q and D functions: 200A network supply
● B function: 630A only
● BC, IC, O functions: 630A
● Mt function: 630A metering
● Short-circuit current: 16, 20, 21, 25 kA
● Network voltage: 12, 17.5, 24 kV
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Learn more about RM6 24

and its new applications

● Understand the RM6 offer and its new applications

Speaker: Lowell Estrella

RM6 IDI RM6 II RM6 IQI

I function B function D function Q function

IC function BC function O function Mt function

RE: Right Extensible DE: Double Extensible

● DE-III, DE-IIII, DE-IDI, DE-IIDI

DE-I+ DE-I+ DE-D+ DE-I = 2.100 mm 100 (base Euro)

DE-IIDI = 1.600 mm 50 (base Euro)

● Air insulation, with conventional VTs

● The ATS includes:

● Simple threshold setting: 0 to 200A 0 to 630A

● Adaptable: same CTs from 0 to 200A same CTs from 0 to 630A

● More sensitive detection Transformer overload protection

- VIP 30 phase/ - VIP 35 phase/phase - VIP 300 phase/phase and earth

Vip 30 and 35 phase Vip 35 earth Phase and earth

● Operating tests with or without tripping

● Very sensitive earth fault

RM6 Circuit breaker range (D function) Fuse switch range (Q function)

Standard IEC 62271-100 IEC 62271-105

MV/LV transformer 100 - 3000 kVA 100 - 1250 kVA

Protection unit VIP 30/35 relays + sensors DIN fuses

1. by a fuse-switch combination for

2. by a circuit breaker with

Schneider Electric - Infrastructure -2012 May 16

The RM6 offers a choice of solutions to

1) with line protection by 630 A circuit

Schneider Electric - Infrastructure -2012 May 17

Logistic costs for fuses &

1 set of fuses Negotiation margin

RM6 IQI RM6 IDI

Manufacturer =S= ABB F&G Siemens Ormazabal

switchgear type RMU RMU mod. RMU mod. RMU

product name RM6² CTC.V RGC GA24 8DH10 CGC

In (A) 200 / 200 630 200 630 630

insulation SF6 SF6 SF6 SF6 SF6 SF6

breaking SF6 vacuum vacuum SF6 vacuum SF6

● Only work once

● Simple choice of equipment

● Variety of relays available:

● Possibility of adjusting protection relays (upgrading

● Possibility of testing operating capability (with or without

1 spare set of fuses +

1 year 10 years 20 years 30 years Time

Switch-fuse Circuit breaker

● For lower I ● For lower I

● More generally speaking ● More generally speaking

● GIS technology: switch and busbars in SF6, in a gas-tight compartment

● Compact size: space savings

● Flexibility to adapt to changes in MV networks

● Possible on-site installation by customers within 2 hours

● No handling of SF6 (direct connection to busbars)

● No specific tools required

Closed Open Earthed

● Schneider Electric International MV market (RM6 + SM6):

10% 18% 17%

MV/LV distribution Transmission MV/MV substations

Switchgear RMU RMU Modular

Flexibility, width of offer ☺ ☺☺☺

RM6 if the environment factor counts the most