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Client SAREL S.r.l.

Address of the Client Tangenziale Sud – Fraz. San Grato – 26900 Lodi (LO)

Manufacturer SAREL S.r.l.

Tested samples/items Three-phase metal-clad switchgear, Ring Main Units for medium voltage, composed by
No. 3 sections, one circuit breaker and two disconnectors

Tests carried out Arcing due to internal fault

PAD B2017505 (1675368) - CONFIDENTIAL USE

Standards/Specifications IEC 62271-200 (2011-10)

Tests date from June 6, 2012 to June 6, 2012

The results reported in this document relate only to the tested samples/items.
Partial reproduction of this document is permitted only with the written permission from CESI.

No. of pages 24 No. of pages annexed 5

Issue date June 6, 2012

Prepared
Prepared PPR
TCE –- Levati Mario
M. Levati
B2017505 2961 AUT

Verified
Verified Alunni Roberta,
TCE – R. Alunni PPR - Garolfi Dario
B2017505 3083 VER B2017505 1800809 VER

Approved
Approved PMI
TCE -–The Manager
L. Arcidiaco
B2017505 821814 APP
- Arcidiaco Lorenzo
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CESI
Centro Elettrotecnico
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Via R. Rubattino 54 Capitale sociale 8 550 000 Euro Registro Imprese di Milano
20134 Milano - Italia interamente versato Sezione Ordinaria
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Tests witnessed by
Mr. Roberto Magnani SAREL S.r.l.

Identification of the object Not requested

Test evaluation
With reference to the Standards/Specifications listed in the first page and the characteristics of the tested sample assigned by
manufacturer, the carried out tests passed SUCCESSFULLY.

Only for laboratory requirement, in order to reproduce the test conditions, all the laboratory data are contained in the
document marked: —

The measurement uncertainties of the main test results reported in the document comply with the following limits:
• voltage: ± 3,3 % (document A9029227)
• current: ± 2,6 % (document A8014653)
• time: ± 1,8 % (document A9030624)
The measurement uncertainties are estimated at the level of twice the standard deviation corresponding, in the case of normal
distribution, to a confidence level of about 95 %.

Laboratory information
Receipt date of the sample March 27, 2012

CESI testing team

S. Neri
L. Brambilla
M. Levati

Test laboratory P140

Activity code AN12PMI004

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Rated characteristics of the tested object assigned by the Client

Metal-clad SF6-insulated switchgear RMU

Manufacturer Sarel S.r.l.
Type RMSYS
Serial number
Voltage 24 kV
Insulation level
Lightning impulse withstand voltage 125 kV
Power frequency withstand voltage 50 kV
Frequency 50 Hz
Normal current 630 A
Short-time withstand current for the main circuits 20 kA
Peak withstand current for the main circuits 50 kA
Short-circuit duration for the main circuits 3s
Short-time withstand current for the earthing circuits 20 kA
Peak withstand current for the earthing circuits 50 kA
Short-circuit duration for the earthing circuits 3s
Degree of protection IP3X
Partition class PI
Loss of service continuity category (LSC) LSC2A
IAC classification (initials for Internal Arc Classified)
IAC classified sides AFL
Arc fault current (IA) 20 kA
Arc fault duration (tA) 1s
Single phase to earth arc fault current (IAe) 20 kA
Single phase to earth arc fault duration (tAe) 1s

Functional unit : Busbar compartment

Number of phases 3
Number and section of the busbars 1 // 30 x 8 mm2
Voltage 24 kV
Normal current 630 A
Short-time withstand current 20 kA
Short-circuit duration 3s

Functional unit : Circuit breaker compartment

Manufacturer XUGUANG ELECTRONICS
Type TD-24/630-20
Voltage 24 kV
Normal current 630 A
Short-time withstand current 20 kA
Short-circuit duration 3s

Functional unit : Feeder cable compartment

Voltage 24 kV
Normal current 630 A
Short-time withstand current 20 kA
Short-circuit duration 3s

Type of network neutral earthing Isolated neutral

Name and signature of Client’s witness Mr. Roberto Magnani

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Arcing due to internal fault

Purpose of the test

The purpose of the test is to assess the behaviour of the apparatus under arcing stress due to an internal fault at the light of the
criteria listed in Annex AA of IEC 62271-200.

Test arrangement
The test arrangement (choice of the functional units, their number, equipment, position in the room and place of the initiation of
the arc) was indicated by the client.
The complete board was placed in the hall in observance of the dimensions of the actual installation in service.
The room was represented by the floor, the ceiling and two perpendicular walls, as shown in the following figures:

i : Position of indicators

A : 200 cm
B : 50 cm
C : 30 cm
D : 10 cm
E : 196 cm
F : 216 cm
G : 10 cm

The indicators for observing the thermal effects of the gases were fitted vertically, placed up to a height of 2 m and at distance of
30 cm from the metal enclosure.
Other indicators were placed horizontally at a height of 2 m above the floor and between 30 cm and 80 cm from the enclosure.
The indicators used during the tests consisted of pieces of black cretonne (150 g/m2), fitted in frames of steel sheet having
dimensions 150 mm × 150 mm.

High speed motion pictures

During the tests, pictures were taken by high speed video camera.

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Test arrangement

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Arcing due to internal fault

Test procedure (Supply points and arc initiation points)

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Three-phase arc fault test with 20 kA for 1 s

Test circuit : See D0010 Supply circuit : Insulated Power factor : <0,1 Frequency : 50 Hz Enclosure of the apparatus : Earthed

Test arrangement : See pag. 5 and pag.6 Prospective test current at 21 kV

Oscillogram rms value Peak value
Test procedure : See pag.7
Supply point of the apparatus : cable compartment of right side No. Sheets kA kA
Arc initiation point : main compartment of the left apparatus 5 1 20,7 53,7
The arc was initiated among the phases by means of metallic wire of 0,5 mm in diameter
The SF6 gas was replaced with nitrogen at the same pressure

Condition of the apparatus before the tests: New sample n.1

Date: June 6, 2012

Test Oscillogram Functional Compartment Applied voltage Duration Test current (IA) It Maximum Photos
unit under test Phase to rms value Average Peak value overpressure before After
under test phase The test the test
No. No. Sheets No. - kV s kA kA kA Phase kAs Bar No. No.
21,0
1 7 1 left main 21 1,0 21,2 21,1 T 21,1 0,3 1-6 7 – 10
21,0 52,3

Condition of the apparatus after the tests: see assessment of the test on page 9

The pressure was measured on the lower part of the lateral and rear corner in the left side

TEST PASSED

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By-phase arc fault test with 20x0,87 kA for 1 s

Test circuit : See D0084 Supply circuit : Insulated Power factor : <0,1 Frequency : 50 Hz Enclosure of the apparatus : Earthed

Test arrangement : See pag. 5 and pag.6 Prospective test current at 21 kV

Oscillogram rms value Peak value
Test procedure : See pag.7
Supply point of the apparatus : cable compartment of right side No. Sheets kA kA
Arc initiation point : cable compartment of the left side 5 1 20,7 53,7
The arc was initiated among the phases R and S by means of metallic wire of 0,5 mm in diameter
The SF6 gas was replaced with nitrogen at the same pressure

Condition of the apparatus before the tests: new, sample n.2

Date: June 6, 2012

Test Oscillogram Functional Compartment Applied voltage Duration Test current (IA) It Maximum Photos
Unit under test Phase to rms value Average Peak value overpressure before After
under test phase The test the test
No. No. Sheets No. - kV S kA kA kA Phase kAs Bar No. No.
17,9
2 8 1 Left cable 20,7 1,0 18,0 17,95 44,9 T 17,9 0,47 11 - 13 14 – 16
-

Condition of the apparatus after the tests: see assessment of the test on page 9

The pressure was measured on the lower part of the lateral and rear corner in the left side

Note 1: Current involve the phase T for the last 20 ms due to the main compartment was with-out SF6.

TEST PASSED

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Assessment of the test (Based on IEC 62271-200)

Test Criterion
(Fulfilled - See note No. - Not applicable)
No. No.1 No.2 No.3 No.4 No.5
1 Fullfield Fullfield Fullfield Fullfield Fullfield
2 Fullfield Fullfield Fullfield Fullfield Fullfield

The following criteria listed in the mentioned Standard have been allowed for the assessment of arcing effects:

Criterion No.1
Correctly secured doors and covers do not open. Deformations are accepted, provided that no part comes as far as the
position of the indicators or the walls (whichever is the closest) on every side. The switchgear and controlgear do not
need to comply with its IP code after the test.
To extend the acceptance criterion to an installation mounted closer to the wall than tested, two additional conditions
shall be met:
- the permanent deformation is less than the intended distance to the wall;
- exhausting gases are not directed to the wall.

Criterion No.2
No fragmentation of the enclosure occurs.
No ejection of fragments or of other parts of the switchgear of an individual mass of 60 g or more occur
Objects of an individual mass of 60 g or more falling to the floor in the immediate vicinity of the switchgear are
accepted (in the case of accessible sides, this means between the switchgear and the indicator rack).

Criterion No.3
Arcing does not cause holes by burning through in the classified sides up to a height of 2000 mm.
Note: Holes in the enclosure which are created after the duration of test by other effects than burning through, are disregarded.

Criterion No.4
Indicators do not ignite due to the effect of hot gases or burning liquids.
If indicators have been ignited, the assessment criterion may be regarded as having been met, if proof is established of
the fact that the ignition was caused by glowing particles rather than hot gases. Pictures taken by high-speed cameras,
video or any other suitable means can be used by the test laboratory to establish evidence.
Indicators ignited as a result of paint or stickers burning are also excluded.

Criterion No.5
The enclosure remains connected to its earthing point. Visual inspection is generally sufficient to assess compliance.
In case of doubt, the continuity of the earthing connection shall be checked (refer to 6.6, point b)).

Notes :

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Photo no. 1

Before test no.1

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Photo no. 2
Internal view of the main compartment
before test no.1

Photo no. 3
Initiation arc point for main compartment
before test no.1

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Photo no. 4
Front view
before test no.1

Photo no. 5
Lateral side
before test no.1

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Photo no. 6
Front view
after test no.1

Photo no. 7
lateral view
after test no.1

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Photo no. 8
lateral view
after test no.1

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Photo no. 9
Initiation arc point on the cable compartment
before test no.2

Photo no. 10
Front view
Before test n.2

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Photo no. 11
Lateral view
before test no.2

Photo no. 12
front view
after test no.2

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Photo no. 13
Lateral view
after test no.2

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Test circuit D0010

Symbols used in this diagram are the same as those on the oscillograms.

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Test circuit D0084

Symbols used in this diagram are the same as those on the oscillograms.

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Test circuit parameters

From test ….. to test ….. No. 1–3

Test circuit No D0010
Test laboratory Ref.
Voltage kV
Over excitation current kA
Generator

Frequency Hz
X-14-1 mΩ
X-14-2 Ω
TA 14-1 ratio K
Supply

Ref. No. 1 to 6
Ratio K 130+130 / 30+10
Connection Type YY/dd
Transformers

Neutral condition T-I T/I

Ref. No.
Ratio K
Connection Type
Neutral condition T–I
R series (in test cell) mΩ
X-supply network (prospective) Ω 22
X-supply network (actual) Ω 22
X-AT (X-220) Ω 22
X-MT (X-30) Ω 0,140
Supply

C-MT (C-30) nF 0,062

R-MT (R-30) Ω
CM (capacity) µF
Connection / Neutral S-D / T-I

No.
Circuit

Transformers K
Neutral condition T–I
R (resistance) Ω
Connection / Neutral S-D / T-I
X (reactance) Ω
Load

Connection / Neutral S-D / T-I

CV1 (capacity) µF
Connection / Neutral S-D / T-I
CV2 (capacity) µF
Connection / Neutral S-D / T-I

Current kA
Results

Uc kV
t3 µs
td µs

Legend : S = Star - D = Delta - T = Earthed - I = Insulated

Warning : Reactance values are referred to 50 Hz.

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Measuring system characteristics

Symbol Transducer Optical link National Instrument

Ref. (1st) Pos. Ref. (2nd) Ref. Channel
- - K - - No.
Ur D7 S1 1
Us D8 S2 2
Ut D9 S3 3

Ir B1 5000 B4 S4 4
Is B2 5000 B5 S5 5
It B3 5000 B6 S6 6

Vrs TV1 300 J2 7

Symbols assigned in “Ref.” columns refer to measuring equipment listed in page:

Laboratory P140 - Measuring system characteristics

Additional instrumentation:

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Laboratory P140
Measuring system characteristics (1st)

Pos.
Ref. Type CESI No.
or K
D1 Capacitive divider DC(220)1-Ur 4233,1 4924
D2 Capacitive divider DC(220)1-Us 4288,7 4923
D3 Capacitive divider DC(220)1-Ut 4277 4922
D4 Capacitive div. DC(220)1 Vrs 4261 4924-3
D5 Capacitive div. DC(220)1 Vst 4282 4923-2
D6 Capacitive div. DC(220)1 Vrs 4255 4922-4
A1 Shunt AT1 60 kA – Ir 50,263µΩ 22020
A2 Shunt AT1 60 kA – Is 50,118µΩ 22021
A3 Shunt AT1 60 kA – It 50,169µΩ 22022
A4 Shunt AT2 4 kA –Ir 4,003mΩ 22018
A5 Shunt AT2 4 kA –Is 3,994mΩ 22024
A6 Shunt AT2 4 kA –It 4,004mΩ 22028
D7 Capacitive divider DC(30)1-Ur 432 4931
D8 Capacitive divider DC(30)1-Us 417 4930
D9 Capacitive divider DC(30)1-Ut 418 4929
D10 Capacitive divider DC(30)1-Vrs 426,90 4931-0
D11 Capacitive divider DC(30)1-Vst 429,46 4930-29
D12 Capacitive divider DC(30)1-Vtr 428,65 4929-31
B1 Current transformer TA(30)1-R 0,5÷20K 9302
B2 Current transformer TA(30)1-S 0,5÷20K 9303
B3 Current transformer TA(30)1-T 0,5÷20K 9304
B4 Shunt x TA 200mΩ – Ir 210,7 mΩ 56797
B5 Shunt x TA 200mΩ – Is 212,5 mΩ 56796
B6 Shunt x TA 200mΩ – It 214,3 mΩ 56795
E1 Shunt 200µΩ – 60kA – 0,5s 5796
E2 Shunt 200µΩ – 60kA – 0,5s 5797
E3 Shunt 200µΩ – 60kA – 0,5s 200,7 µΩ 5798
E4 Shunt 50 kA x 1s 19,90µΩ 5556
E5 Shunt 50 kA x 1s 19,80µΩ 5557
E6 Shunt 50 kA x 1s 19,98µΩ 5558
D13 RCR divider 100kV 4621 4908
D14 RCR divider 100kV 4909
D15 RCR divider 250kV 4160 31158
D16 RCR divider 250kV 4180 31157
D17 RCR divider 250kV 4180 31156
D18 RCR divider 400kV 4918
D19 RCR divider 600 kV 19635 4919
D20 RCR divider P&V 100 kV 4000 13454

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Laboratory P140
Measuring system characteristics (2nd)

Pos.
Ref. Type CESI No.
or K
R1 Shunt x TA 160mΩ 2A – Ir 0,1612 Ω
R2 Shunt x TA 160mΩ 2A - Is 0,1609 Ω 9886
R3 Shunt x TA 160mΩ 2A - It 0,1620 Ω
Q1 Shunt x TA 160mΩ 2A - Ir 0,1625 Ω
Q2 Shunt x TA 160mΩ 2A - Is 0,1615 Ω 9782
Q3 Shunt x TA 160mΩ 2A - It 0,1616 Ω
R4 Shunt x TA 60mΩ 5A – Ir 0,0577 Ω
R5 Shunt x TA 60mΩ 5A – Is 0,0618 Ω 9885
R6 Shunt x TA 60mΩ 5A – It 0,0615 Ω
Q4 Shunt x TA 60mΩ 5A – Ir 0,0618 Ω
Q5 Shunt x TA 60mΩ 5A – Is 0,0628 Ω 9783
Q6 Shunt x TA 60mΩ 5A – It 0,0617 Ω
R7 Shunt x TA 0,5 Ω 5A - Ir 0,506 Ω
R8 Shunt x TA 0,5 Ω 5A - Is 0,507 Ω 17676
R9 Shunt x TA 0,5 Ω 5A - It 0,506 Ω
R10 Shunt x TA 1 Ω 5A - Ir 1,067 Ω
R11 Shunt x TA 1 Ω 5A - Is 1,065 Ω 17681
R12 Shunt x TA 1 Ω 5A - It 1,059 Ω
G1 Shunt 2mΩ – 2kA 1,826 Ω 28964
G2 Shunt 2mΩ – 2kA – 0,2s 5808
C1 Current transformer 1000/5 11291
C2 Current transformer 1000/5 11293
C3 Current transformer 1200/5 6812
C4 Current transformer 10 14191
C5 Current transformer 10 17056
C6 Current transformer 10 17057
C7 Current transformer 10 17058
C8 Current transformer 800 14383
C9 Current transformer 20-40/5 14822
C10 Current transformer 20-40/5 14823
C11 Current transformer 20-40/5 14824
C12 Current transformer 600 13403
TV1 Voltage transformer 30 kV - Vrs 300 9306
TV2 Voltage transformer 30 kV - Vtr 300 9305
M1 Multimeter Fluke 77 4523
M2 Multimeter Fluke 1587 56772
P1 PXI 6368 16 channels (HF) 56679
P2 PXI 6368 16 channels (MF) 56678
P3 Clock PXIe 8431/e 56673

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Laboratory P140
Measuring system characteristics (3rd)

Pos.
Ref. Type CESI No.
or K
H1 Isolation amplifier n.1 0,1÷1000 56891
H2 Isolation amplifier n.2 0,1÷1000 56893
H3 Isolation amplifier n.3 0,1÷1000 56892
H4 Isolation amplifier n.4 0,1÷1000 56896
H5 Isolation amplifier n.5 0,1÷1000 56894
H6 Isolation amplifier n.6 0,1÷1000 56895
S1 Optical link (30) Ur 1÷250/5 56381
S2 Optical link (30) Us 1÷250/5 56375
S3 Optical link (30) Ut 1÷250/5 56377
S4 Optical link (30) Ir 0,1÷25/5 56365
S5 Optical link (30) Is 0,1÷25/5 56365
S6 Optical link (30) It 0,1÷25/5 56365
J1 Optical Link (office) n.1 1÷300/10 4805
J2 Optical Link (office) n.2 1÷300/10 4807
J3 Optical Link (office) n.3 1÷300/10 4809
J4 Optical Link (office) n.4 1÷300/10 4817
J5 Optical Link (office) n.5 1÷300/10 4813
J6 Optical Link (office) n.6 1÷300/10 4815
J7 Optical Link (office) n.7 1÷300/10 4811
J8 Optical Link (office) n.8 1÷300/10 4819
J9 Optical Link (office) n.9 1÷300/10 4821
K1 Optical Link (shunt 50µΩ) Ir 0,1÷10/10 22333
K2 Optical Link (shunt 50µΩ) Is 0,1÷10/10 22332
K3 Optical Link (shunt 50µΩ) It 0,1÷10/10 22331
K4 Optical Link (shunt 4mΩ) Ir 0,1÷10/10 38225
K5 Optical Link (shunt 4mΩ) Is 0,1÷10/10 38337
K6 Optical Link (shunt 4mΩ) It 0,1÷10/10 38223
V1 Optical link (float) n.3 1÷300/10 5974
V2 Optical link (float) n.8 1÷300/10 5970
V3 Optical link (float) n.9 1÷300/10 5968
V4 Optical link (float) n.10 1÷300/10 5990
V5 Optical link (float) n.11 1÷300/10 5986
V6 Optical link (float) n.12 1÷300/10 5956
V7 Optical link (float) n.13 1÷300/10 5978
V8 Optical link (float) n.15 1÷300/10 5982
V9 Optical link (float) n.18 1÷300/10 5988

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