MV Switchgear for

Substation Solutions

GAE1250 / GAE1250kMAX
Fully gas insulated
modular system
Up to 24 kV 1250 A 25 kA IEC Standards

Reliable innovation. Personal solutions.

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Contents
Introduction__________________________ 1
Preface 1
Your Electrical Network 2
Your Business and SSS Applications 2
Our Product Map (SSS & DNS) 3

Main features_________________________ 4
Safety 4
Reliability 4
Efficiency 5
Sustainability 5
Continuous innovation 5

Technical details_______________________ 6
Family 6
Technical data 7
Constructive structure 8

Design characteristics___________________ 9
Key components 9
Main compartments 10
Protection & Automation 12
Smart grids 13
Type of modules_ ________________________________________ 14
Other components and accessories 28
Cable connections 29
CTs and VTs 30
HRC Fuses 31
Spare parts and auxiliares 32

Handling, installation
and after sales_______________________33
Handling 33
Inside buildings 33
Inside prefabricated transformer substations 34
Inside containerised substations 34
Inside wind turbines 34
Commissioning and after sales 35
Recycling and end-of-life 35

The quality of the products designed, manufactured and installed by Ormazabal is backed by the implementation and certification of a quality management system,
based on international standard ISO 9001:2008.
Our commitment to the environment is reaffirmed with the implementation and certification of an environmental management system as laid down in international standard
ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001 is related to health & safety. Now it seems it is related to enviromental things. The text should be written more clearly.
In view of the constant evolution in standards and design, the characteristics of the elements contained in this catalogue are subject to change without prior notification.
These characteristics, as well as the availability of components, are subject to confirmation by Ormazabal.
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Substation Solutions Fully gas insulated modular system

Introduction
Preface
Getting its DNAs from decades of Ormazabal is the leading provider Velatia is an international industrial
experience in research, design,develop, of personalized solutions to electrical and technological group which operates
manufacture and installation of utilities, to energy end users as well as in the areas of electrical networks,
Medium Voltage (MV) apparatus and renewable energy systems applications electronics and communication networks
switchgear, Ormazabal is now one based on our own technology. as well as in the consulting, security
of the world's biggest suppliers of MV and aviation sectors, where security,
We encourage the development
gas insulated switchgear (GIS). Today efficiency and reliability are valued.
of the electrical sector concerning
around 1,300,000 Ormazabal MV the challenges of the future energy Grupo Ormazabal is now called
functional units have been installed needs. We cooperate with the world's Velatia. We have combined our
in the electrical networks of over 100 leading local, regional and global forces to transform ourselves into a
electrical utilities and 600 wind farms companies in the electrical sector with stronger group. Made up of companies
in more than 110 countries. a strong commitment to innovation with more than a hundred years of
The first GA then it was called GA-24 for personal safety, network experience and committed to innovation
was launched in 1985 as the most reliability, energy efficiency, and to meet the present and future needs of
robust and compact ring main unit sustainability. our customers, wherever they may be.
(RMU) range for secondary distribution Our highly qualified and focused team The solutions of the companies in
networks up to 24kV. of professionals thrilled by innovation Velatia seek to make the world a more
Based on our customers' demands, have developed our own products and connected, more sustainable, smarter,
the modular version of GA (then it solutions during our more than a century better connected, safer, more humane
was called GE) was designed and long consolidated history, always by place.
developed in 1993 to provide flexible establishing close relationship with our
solutions to the electrical networks and clients towards achieving mutual long
transformer distribution substations. term benefits.
In 2001 this modular system was
upgraded to a fully gas insulated
extensible switchgear system and
was started to be nominated as GAE.
Since then GAE systems has been
continuously evolving every year into
a more extended and more ecological
range with higher ratings to answer
the changes in the electrical network
design parameters. Today more than
200.000 GAE system functional units
have been installed in more than
80 countries.
GAE1250 and GAE1250kMAX PLN Substation
system provides you reliable and Samarinda (Indonesia)
efficient substation solutions (SSS)
for all kind of MV installations from
electrical utilities to infrastructures,
from leisure facilities to industrial
installations, and from wind farms
to PV plants.

Eon Edis substation Kinsevere-Mining

(Premnitz, Germany) (DR Congo)

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Your Electrical Network

"Your dedicated partner for reliable and intelligent electrical network"

Your Business and SSS Applications

Close relationship with our
customers and the profound
knowledge of the electrical
business are the keys to success Smart Grid Infrastructures Wind Distributors
Transmission & Distribution Industrial Solar OEM
that enable us to offer Substation Generation Tertiary Dispatchable RES EPC
Solutions (SSS) based on high
added value products and services
adapted to the needs of the electrical
utilities, electrical energy end users
and renewable energies.

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Our Product Map (SSS & DNS)

We believe that excellence does Our Business Lines
not lie solely in offering effective
products and services, but also in
SSS: Substation Solution for
the ability to respond to individual
primary distribution
requirements and demands.
We provide our clients with DNS: Distribution Network
personalised projects for efficient Solutions for secondary
energy management via Primary distribution
and Secondary Distribution
equipment and solutions.

Our products for your segment

GAE CiBOR ORMA- Prefabricated
CPG.1 CPG.0 AMC
1250kMAX A-CiBOR NVL-CiBOR CONTAINER substations

CGMCOSMOS CGMCOSMOS
CGM.3 GAE GA EA
[IEC - ANSI/IEEE] [HN]

Distribution transformers
Low voltage
Protection, automation and control
Conventional oil ORGANIC TPC board

Concrete prefabricated transformer substations (TS) Metallic Switching

CEADS
Underground Walk-in Compact prefabricated TS nodes

Concrete enclosure for transformer substations (TS) Metallic enclosure Photovoltaic Mobile
Underground Walk-in Modular for TS substation substation

Current® family ekorSYS family

Advanced metering,
Protection, automation
sensing & analytics
and control
and communications

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Main features
Safety
Protection for people, environment
and your electrical installations.
Special attention paid to the personal
safety of the operators and the
general public, even under fault
conditions.
Internal arc
Both GAE1250 and GAE1250kMAX
system cubicles have been designed
to withstand the effects of an internal
arc according to IEC 62271-200:
• IAC AFL class:
20 kA 1 s
25 kA 1 s
Arc-fault proof
The HV and connection compartments
comply with arc-fault protection
requirements according to
IEC 62271- 200 Appendix A
"Arc-fault protection" criteria 1 to 5.
The internal arc classification IAC A FL
is always present for the sealed gas
tank & cable compartment.
A rear absorber channel is optionally
available on request, which enables
the installation of the switchgear in
connection with metal absorbers
on a closed floor. By means of this
option, the pressure values inside the
switchgear room can be reduced by
approximately 60% and it is passive &
maintenance free.
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Hermetically sealed
Operational safety is assured by the
hermetically sealed encapsulation
of the primary components which
makes them impervious to ambient
influences, such as dirt, humidity,
insects, etc. The actuating parts
are designed for low maintenance,
and accessible form outside the MV
compartment.
Interlocks
GAE1250 and GAE1250kMAX
systems have mechanical and
electrical interlocks as standard in
accordance to IEC 62271-200 to
enable safe and reliable service.
Interlocks prevent unsafe operations:
• It makes impossible to close the
switch-disconnector and the earthing
(grounding) switch at the same time.
• It permits the opening of the
access cover to the MV cables
when the earthing (grounding)
switch is closed.
Optional locks, anti reversing
interlocks, key interlocks and
electrical locks based on customers’
specifications are available.
Indicators
Additional safety by using:
• Optional anti-reverse mechanical /
electrical interlock to prevent
unsafe operations
• This point shoulb be places to
chapter "Interlocks". It has nothing
to do with "Indicators"
MV Switchgear for
Substation Solutions
Reliability
Help to maintain uninterrupted supply
of your electrical network
Sealed for life insulation
Insulation inside a stainless steel
gas tank provides long service life
(minimum 30 years) and absence of
maintenance in live parts.
Suitable for any
environment
Extensive climatic independence.
Use of screened cable
connectors
Resistance to harsh conditions
(humidity, salinity, dust, pollution…).
100% routine tested
The switch panel or switchgear
product test is naturally included in
the different tests in accordance with
IEC 62271 as well as the testing of
customer-specific devices.
For example:
• Functional tests of the devices,
• Rated short-duration power
frequency withstand voltage test
50kV / 1 min.,
• Test of all auxiliary devices such
as auxiliary switches, shunt trip
release remote control drives,
protective devices (relays),
measuring tools,
• Functional test of capacitive
measuring device,
• Functional test of the short-circuit
indicator (if present).
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Efficiency Sustainability Continuous innovation

High valuable features that make Continuous efforts in gas emission Help to maintain uninterrupted supply
your task easier. reduction. of your electrical network

Modularity Commitment to the environment A focused team of professionals

GAE1250 and GAE1250kMAX
systems incorporate totally modular
cubicles that can be connected in
between them. This offer to clients
flexible diagram configurations,
easy extension and minimal side
occupation. Additionally, this
equipment is adaptable to the future
evolution of the electrical network.
Extensibility and
replaceability
The connecting set allows effortless
mechanical and electrical connection
between two cubicles without gas
handling and provides future
extensibility option.
• End-of-life management
• Re-cycling options
• Use of highly recyclable material
• Minimum use of SF6
• No use of SF6 during installations
• Continuos investigations towards
reducing environmental footprint
• Constant research investment in
alternative materials
dedicated to innovation leads to a
constant offer of new developments
and upgrades, such as:
• New modules for 25 kA
• Adaptation of smart grid demands
of utilities
• Connection up to four cables per
phase
• New metering cubicles
• Voltage and current sensors
• Preventive cable fault diagnosis
• Partial discharge (PD) detection
for network diagnosis

Smart Grid ready

GAE1250 and GAE1250kMAX
systems have already been integrated
into several smart grid applications.
Ormazabal supplies complete
Medium Voltage installations
that include protection, control,
automation and advanced meter
management (AMM) functions
according to the most demanding
needs of the intelligent networks.

Ergonomics
GAE1250 and GAE1250kMAX
presents the following user-friendly
features:
• Front access to install MV cables
and fuses
• Easy connection and testing cables
• Optimal interface with operators
• Simple operation of driving
mechanisms
• Small size and light weight
• Metal enclosed plug in VTs above
the switchgear
• Conventional replaceable ring
CTs around cable bushings

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Technical details
Family
Modular cubicles (GAE1250) Modular cubicles (GAE1250kMAX)
1LSV 1LSVG 1LSF 1K 1LSV 1LSVG 1K 1TS

Bus sectionalizer SF6 circuit Load break Load break Vacuum circuit Bus sectionalizer Load break Transformer fuse
cubicle with vacuum breaker cubicle switch cubicle switch cubicle breaker cubicle cubicle with vacuum switch cubicle protection cubicle
circuit breaker circuit breaker

1TS 1A HT 1E 1A HT 1E 1M1

Transformer fuse Cable connection Busbar riser cubicle Busbar earthing Cable connection Busbar riser cubicle Busbar earthing Metering cubicle
protection cubicle cubicle cubicle cubicle cubicle

1M1

Metering cubicle

Applicable electrical standards

IEC
IEC 60265-1 / 62271-103 Switches for rated voltages above 1 kV up to and including 52 kV
IEC 60282-1 High-voltage fuses - Part 1: Current-limiting fuses
IEC 60529 Degrees of protection provided by enclosures
IEC 61243-5 Voltage detecting systems (VDS)
IEC 62271-1 Common specifications for high voltage switchgear and controlgear standards
IEC 62271-100 High voltage alternating current circuit-breakers.
IEC 62271-102 Alternating current disconnectors and earthing switches.
IEC 62271-105 High voltage alternating current switch-fuse combinations.
IEC 62271-200 Alternating current metal-enclosed switchgear and controlgear for rated voltages above 1 kV and up to and including 52 kV.
IEC 62271-303 Use and handling of sulphur hexafluoride (SF6)
DIN EN ISO 9001
DIN ISO 14001
OHSAS 18001
26. BlmSchV 1996, part 1 no. 66 dated 20.12.1996

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Technical data
Electrical characteristics IEC
Rated voltage Ur [kV] 7.2 12 17.5 24
Rated frequency fr [Hz] 50 / 60(1)
Rated normal current Ir
Busbars and cubicle interconnection [A] 1250
Feeder [A] 630 - 1250
Output to transformer [A] 200
Rated short-time withstand current
with tk= 1 s / 3 s Ik [kA] 20(1) / 25(2)
Peak value Ip [kA] 50(1) / 62.5(2)
Rated insulation level
Rated power-frequency withstand voltage [1 min] Ud [kV] 20 28 38 50
Rated lightning impulse withstand voltage Up [kV] 60 75 95 125
Internal arc classification according to IEC 62271-200 IAC AFL 20kA(1) 1 s - 25kA(2) 1 s
Degree of protection: Gas tank IP65
Degree of protection: External enclosure IP44/IP3XD
Colour of equipment RAL Grey 7035
Loss of service continuity category LSC LSC2A
Partition class PM
(1)
GAE1250 (2)
GAE1250kMAX

K K motor TS TS motor LSF LSF motor LSV LSV motor

Tripping coils
Internal insulation [kV] 2
Tripping coil (opening)
Rated voltage [V] – – 24/48/60/110/220Vdc 110/230Vac
Max. consumption [W] / [VA] – – <265 / 652 <75 / 71 <50 /50
Tripping coil (closing)
Rated voltage [V] – – – – – – *
Max. consumption [W] / [VA] – – – <80 / 130
Undervoltage coil
Rated voltage [V] – * *
–
Max. consumption [W] – <40 / 40
Motorised units
Rated voltage [V] – * – * – * – *
Motor operation time [s] – <8 – <8 – <8 – <6
Peak current [A] – <12 – <13 – <13 – <12
Indicating contacts
Switch | Earthing (grounding) 4NO+4NC/3NO+3NC 3NO+3NC 3NO+3NC/2NO+2NC
Circuit breaker – 4NO+4NC 10NO+10NC
#
24/48/60/110/220 Vdc 110/230 Vac

Service conditions IEC

Type of switchgear Indoor
Ambient temperature
Minimum | Maximum -5 °C * |+-40 °C*
Maximum average ambient temperature, measured over a 24-hour period +40 °C
Relative humidity
Maximum average relative humidity, measured over a 24-hour period <95 %
Over pressure
Maximum average over pressure, measured over a 24-hour period | 1-month period 130kPa for all models except LSF 150kPa
Maximum height above sea level 1000m**
* Consult availability and other values.

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Constructive structure
GAE1250 /
GAE1250kMAX LSV

GAE1250 1LSF

GAE1250 /
GAE1250kMAX K

1 Gas tank
1.1 Busbar connection
1.2 Switch disconnector and
earthing switch
1.3 Circuit breaker
1.4 Pressure relief duct (optional)
2 Mimic & driving mechanism cover
3. Cable compartment
4. Control box
4.1 Protection relay (if exist)
1 Gas tank
1.1 Busbar connection
1.2 Earthing switch
1.3 Circuit breaker
2 Mimic & driving mechanism cover
3. Cable compartment
4. Control box
4.1 Protection relay (if exist) 1 Gas tank
1.1 Busbar connection
1.2 Earthing switch
1.3 Load break switch
1.4 Pressure relief duct (optional)
2 Mimic & driving mechanism cover
3. Cable compartment
4. Control box
4.1 Protection relay (if exist)

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Design characteristics
Key components
Vacuum circuit breaker
(VCB)
All LSV type modular cubicles under
GAE1250 and GAE1250kMAX
systems incorporate a compact three
pole circuit breaker with vacuum
breaking technology thanks to the
axial magnetic field type vacuum
interrupter (VI). Two massive copper
contacts, one fixed and the other
moving, inside the VI's ceramic body
form the main connection parts of the
VCB circuit. During the switching off,
an arc occurs in the vacuum contact
chamber from the moment the fixed
and moving contacts are separated.
Once the quenching distance is
reached, the arc is quenched on the
zero crossing to break the current.
All VCBs are designed, developed
and manufactured by Ormazabal
and certified in accordance to
IEC 62271-100 standard, including
extended electrical endurance
(class E2) with rapid reclosing cycle
and hence low maintenance during
its whole service life.
Features:
• Mechanical endurance
• M2: 10.000 operations
• Operating sequence with
reclosing
• O-0,3 s-CO-15 s-CO
• O-0,3 s-CO-3 min-CO
• Associated with switch-
disconnector ensures across
isolating distance
GAE1250 / GAE1250kMAX
Fully gas insulated modular system
Connecting set Load break switch (LBS)
It is very simple to extend the GAE1250 Multi blade arc divider type high
and GAE1250kMAX modular and duty load break switch designed and
extensible switchgear and combine developed by Ormazabal.
it with any other modular GAEs. The three position switch includes
Due to their uniform design and the functions of load break switch,
dimensions, all GAE1250 and disconnector and earthing switch
GAE1250kMAX switchgear can in a single unit.
be connected to each other both
mechanically and electrically by Features:
means of the screened busbar • 3 position switch-disconnector:
connecting sets, similar to ormaLINK. Open - Close - Earth (Ground)
• Operator independent operation
Rotating arc circuit
breaker (CB) • Switch category
Mechanical endurance:
A rotating arc circuit breaker (CB) can
• 1.000 (manual or motor)
be described a CB which generates a
magnetic field for driving the arc. • Electrical endurance
certification: E3
During the process of breaking,
• Earthing (grounding) switch
initially the arc introduces itself a
category:
current into the coil. Then the coil
generates magnetic field and the • Mechanical endurance:
arc starts to rotate due to forces • 1.000 (manual)
of magnetic field. Finally the arc
• Electrical endurance
extinguishes bay cooling down certification: E2
and totally cleared in zero position
of sinus.
Ormazabal has been producing
rotating arc type CBs for more than
10 years.
I
I F
v I
I
B
I = Current
B=M  agnetic field generated by 1. Front gas tank
current I in the arc quenching coil 2. Fixed contact, On
F = F orce exerted on the current- 3. Arc quenching coil
carrying switching arc 4. Busbar
v = Speed vector of the switching arc
5. Drive shaft
6. Earthing contact
7. Special contact rivets
8. Blade contact
9. Bushing
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Main compartments
The GAE1250 and GAE1250kMAX Gas tank
systems present a structure divided
into independent compartments: The MV compartment
This is a gas-tight welded tank made
GAE1250 modular from stainless steel, which houses all
cubicles the live parts including the busbars.
The incoming and outgoing power
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feeders, as well as the connection of
the fuses is made through cast-resin
bushings that are individually tested
for maintenance of the maximally
admissible partial discharge values
1 1b
(TE < 2pC). Each MV compartment is
equipped with a bursting membrane.
1a
2
Busbars are also located in the
MV compartment. The busbars of
1c
the individual sections or blocks of
panels are linked to one another via
3 special bushings including controlled
silicone insulation and coupling
pieces.
1. Gas tank Gas leakage indication
a) Busbar
Each gas tank has a pressure
b) Switching and breaking devices
display for verification of the gas
c) Pressure relief duct (optional)
overpressure within, allowing its
2. Driving mechanism and operator
functional safety to be inspected.
interface for switch disconnector and
earthing swith To control the functional safety, each
3. Cable Compartment gas tank is equipped with a pressure
4. Control box indicator.
Pressure switch monitor
For remote monitoring each gas tank
can be equipped with a pressure
switch. The bottom switching point
corresponds to the transition to the
red measuring range on the gas
leakage indicator.
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Driving mechanism
Drives
The sturdy drives, operated by
spring or stored energy mechanisms,
of the load break and earthing
switches, and rotating arc circuit
breakers (CBs) are located above
the HV compartment. The spring
operated drives are low maintenance
components and the tripping
mechanism of the stored energy
operated drives of transformer and
CB panels should be operated at
least one after 10 years.
Operation
The mechanisms must be operated
via the external drive shafts that
are included in the mimic diagram.
They include operating lever, 1 per
load-break switch or circuit-breaker,
1 per earthing switch and if available
1 per disconnector. Conventional
operability is ensured due to the
clearly structured mimic diagram and
the easy-to-operate rotary handles.
Front panel
Front panel with
• Mimic diagram
• Switch position indication
• Operator surface for the actuators
• Capacitive voltage indicators
• Gas leakage indication
• Short-circuit indicators (Optional)
• Padlocking facility (Optional)
• Drive sealed against dust, sand
and insects
• Housing IP44
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Base
Cable compartment
These are generally provided, and
are always arc-fault resistant. They
are separated from one panel to the
next by sheet steel intermediate walls.
Inspections or work can be carried
out in this way although the cable
connection zone of the neighboring
panel is live. The front covers are
interlocked against the corresponding
earthing switch. Optional surge
arrestor and deep front covers for
different connector suppliers. If
required, an anti-reverse interlock can
also be made available. This prevents
the corresponding load break
switch from being switched onto a
live busbar when the termination
zone is open (front cover removed).
The mechanism can be operated
only with the front cover in place
and the latch closed. The earthing
switch at the cable outgoing is not
incorporated in this interlock and is
switchable even when the terminal
zone is open (necessary for cable
testing).
Deeper front covers are available to
allow for double cable connection
systems. Vacuum circuit breakers
can be equipped up to 4 cables per
phase (A2 Version).
Cable retention brackets
These consist of galvanized pliable
metal parts. Thanks to a special
screwable design, they can be adjusted
in height and depth enabling any of
the cable terminations normally used
for SF6 systems to be applied and the
cables to be fastened by means of
cable clamps without difficulty.
Cable fixing irons
The cable fixing irons consist of
galvanised folded sheet-metal parts.
They are adjustable in height and
in depth thanks to a special screw
construction, so that all common
terminations used for the switchgear
and the cables can be fixed without
using further cable clamps.
GAE1250 / GAE1250kMAX
Fully gas insulated modular system
Control box
Pressure relief compartment The control box, placed in the upper
Features: part of the cubicle and independent
of the MV compartments, is defined
• Up to four connectors per phase for installing protection relays, as well
• For VCB panels and up to two as metering and control devices.
connectors for the remaining
Features:
units.
• Independent compartment from
• Optional surge arrestor and
MV area
deep front covers for different
connector suppliers • Ready for installing protection
relays, control and metering
• Effortless connections (plug-in or
equipment
screw-in)
• Factory assembled and tested
• Suitable bushing height for
according to customer needs
3-core / big size cables
• Standard and compact design for
• Outer-cone bushing plug-in
installing Ormazabal’s protection
type terminal
relays and automation units
• Expansion of gases in case of
• High adaptation capabilities for
Internal Arc to the cable trench
other manufacturers’ protection
• Optional: Chimney for additional relays, control and metering units
safety for people and buildings as well as customers’ provided
equipment
Cable clamps • Customized size and design
Size I Attachable control boxes can be
supplied optionally, for the location
Clamping area 26 to 38 mm for
cables, e.g. of signalling elements and the
activation of motorised functions.
• 12 kV: 35 mm2 – 240 mm2
• 24 kV: 25 mm2 – 185 mm2
Size II
Clamping area 36 to 52 mm for
cables, e.g.
• 12 kV: > 300 mm2
• 24 kV: > 240 mm2
The precise cable diameter should be
matched to the clamping area.
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Protection & Automation
All commercially available protection
relays can be installed on the circuit
breaker panels of both GAE1250 and
GAE1250kMAX system switchgear.
The variants cover from basic
transformer protection relays to more
sophisticated combined protection
and control systems, and also from
typical relays need external power
to self supplied protection relays.
For transformer operated protection
relays, low energy trips 0.5 A
and 0.1 Ws are available. In this
context special relay- transformer
combinations are tested.
Common protocols and interfaces such
as or interfaces, such as, Profibus DP,
Modbus, IEC 60870-5-103,
IEC0-60870-5-104, IEC 60870-5-101
and IEC 61850 can be provided with
the corresponding relays. Installation
in normally on control box of the
related switchgear. Optionally the
protection relays can also be installed
on the corresponding cover.
If data is provided, it is also possible
to configure the parameters for the
protection relays in accordance with
customer's requirements.
For protection applications,
encapsulated low voltage toroidal
core current transformers (CTs)
according to IEC60044-1 are
installed around the extended cone
bushings. In some cases, it is possible
to mount these ring CTs in the cable
compartment or in the cable trench.
For protection and metering functions,
plug-in, metal enclosed single pole
voltage transformers (VTs), according
to IEC 60044-2, are optionally
flanged on directly above the gas
tank in vacuum the circuit breaker
cubicles.
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Depends on technical specifications
and customers' requests, GAE1250
and GAE1250kMAX type switchgear
can be equipped with protection relays
of market approved international and
local brands. To maintain the quality
of the service, all these integration
shall be made in our factory following
to 100% routine tests before dispatch.
MV Switchgear for
Substation Solutions
ekorSYS family
Ormazabal supplies complete
Medium Voltage installations that
include protection, control and
automation functions.
Ormazabal, have a wide portfolio of
applications and services to respond
to the needs of the distribution network.
Protection
• Supply to Medium Voltage
customers
• ekorRPG
3 x 50 / 51 + 50N / 51N + 50Ns / 51Ns
• Protection of switching substations
and industrial customers
• ekorRPS
3 x 50 / 51 + 50N / 51N + 50Ns /
51Ns+67+49+81+27+59N...+ control
• ekorRPGci
3 x 50 / 51 + 50N / 51N + 50Ns /
51Ns + integrated control
• Generator set protection unit
• ekorUPG
• Substation protection
• ekorRPS-TCP:
3 x 50 / 51 + 50N / 51N + 50Ns /
51Ns +67+49+81+27+59N+50BF... +
control
Automation and remote
control
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Substation Solutions Fully gas insulated modular system

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Type of modules
1LSV type GAE1250 and GAE1250kMAX
Circuit breaker (CB) protection cubicle with vacuum interrupters
Modular and extensible CB protection cubicle, equipped with a 3 phase vacuum circuit breaker (VCB) in series with
three position disconnector and eathing switch (close, open, earth)

Electrical characteristics IEC

Rated voltage Ur [kV] 7.2 12 17.5 24
Rated frequency fr [Hz] 50(1) (2) / 60(1)
Rated current
General busbar and cubicle interconnection Ir [A] 1250
Feeder Ir [A] 630 - 1250
Rated short-duration power frequency withstand voltage
Phase-to-earth (ground) and between phases Ud [kV] 20 28 38 50
Across isolating distance Ud [kV] 23 32 45 60
Rated lightning impulse withstand voltage
Phase-to-earth (ground) and between phases Up [kV] 60 75 95 125
Across isolating distance Up [kV] 70 85 110 145
Internal arc classification IAC IAC AFL 20 KA1 s(1) - IAC AFL 25 kA 1 s(2)

Circuit-breaker IEC 62271-100

Rated short-time withstand current (main circuit)
Value tk = 1 s Ik [kA] 20(1) (3) / 25(2)
Peak value Ip [kA] 50(1) (3) / 62.5(1) (2)
Rated breaking capacity and making capacity
Mainly active current rated breaking capacity I1 [A] 630 - 1250
Short-circuit breaking capacity Isc [kA] 20(1) (3) / 25(2)
Main switch making capacity (peak value) Ima [kA] 50(1) (3) / 62.5(1) (2)
Rated cable charging breaking current [A] 50
Rated operating sequence
Without reclosing O - 0.3 s - CO - 15 s - CO
With reclosing O - 3 min - CO - 3 min - CO
Circuit-breaker category
Mechanical endurance (operations-class) 10.000x
Electrical endurance (class) E2

Switch-disconnector IEC 62271-102

Rated short-time withstand current (main circuit)
Value tk = 1 s Ik [kA] 20(1) (3) / 25(2)
Peak value Ip [kA] 50(1) (3) / 62.5(2)
Switch-disconnector Category
Mechanical endurance 10.000

Earthing (grounding) Switch IEC 62271-102

Rated short-time withstand current (earthing circuit)
Value tk = 1 s Ik [kA] 20(2) - 25(2)
Peak value Ip [kA] 50(1) - 62.5(2)
Main switch making capacity (peak value) Ima [kA] 50(1) - 62.5(2)
Earthing (grounding) Switch Category
Mechanical endurance 1.000x
Cycles of operations (Short-circuit making current)- class E2
(1) (2) (3)
GAE1250 GAE1250kMAX 1 s and 3 s

Applications
General and transformer protection as well as connection or disconnection operations for feeder cables.

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Substation Solutions Fully gas insulated modular system

Dimensions
Configuration
Cubicle Additional interlocks:
� Internal arc IAC AFL FF Anti reverse interlock GAE LSV
20 kA 1 s 25 kA 1 s � Electrical closing lock-out
� 1400 mm height cubicle � Pad locks
Gas tank Cable compartment
� Stainless steel tank � Screw type IEC bushings
Gas pressure indicator: FF Cable clamps

� Manometer FF 3 ph. toroidal core type

FF Pressure switch with aux. contacts
current transformer, (optionally
calibrated) installed around DIN
Side connection: bushings
JJ Two side extensibility FF Aux. current transformer (CT)
Driving mechanism JJ Arc-fault resistant cable
compartment
� Actuating spring charging lever
FF Capacitive voltage indicator
JJ LSV type manual mechanism with cont. 3 ph. permanent
JJ Aux. switch for CB: indication
max. 10 NO/ 10 NC
Pressure relief duct
FF Aux. switch for DS:
FF Rear absorber channel for
max. 3 NO/ 3 NC
installation on closed floor
FF Aux. switch for ES: (Total panel depth: 1150 mm)
max. 3 NO/ 3 NC
FF LSVMotor type motorised Control box
mechanism with anti pumping FF Other voltage indicators

relay FF Other metering and automation

FF Under voltage release components

(non delayed) JJ 600 mm height

FF Fleeting contact for breaker FF 900 mm height

tripping signal FF Protection relay acc. to
FF Lockable mechanisms agreement
FF Motor drive for disconnector FF Assembly of control box acc. to

FF Motor drive for earthing switch agreement/client's spec

FF Trip element ON (standard) Options
FF 2. Trip element OFF FF A lighting arrestor instead of a
FF 3. Trip element OFF connecting plug
FF Transformer operated trip 0.5 A Plug-in metal enclosed one pole VT,
or 0.1 Ws optional:
FF Signalling switch "mech. ON- FF Calibrated
push-button activated"
FF Switched to the busbar side

FF Switched to the outgoing

cable side
FF With disconnector/earthing
device underneath the [mm]
transformer under SF6

330 kg / 330 kg
� Standard equipment
� Optional equipment

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1LSVG type GAE1250 and GAE1250kMAX

Bus sectionalizer panel with vacuum circuit breaker
Modular and extensible CB protection cubicle, equipped with a 3 phase vacuum circuit breaker (VCB) in series with
three position disconnector and eathing switch (close, open, earth)

Electrical characteristics IEC

Rated voltage Ur [kV] 7.2 12 17.5 24
Rated frequency fr [Hz] 50(1) (2) / 60(1)
Rated current
General busbar and cubicle interconnection Ir [A] 1250
Feeder Ir [A] 630 - 1250
Rated short-duration power frequency withstand voltage
Phase-to-earth (ground) and between phases Ud [kV] 20 28 38 50
Across isolating distance Ud [kV] 23 32 45 60
Rated lightning impulse withstand voltage
Phase-to-earth (ground) and between phases Up [kV] 60 75 95 125
Across isolating distance Up [kV] 70 85 110 145
Internal arc classification IAC IAC AFL 20 KA 1 s(1) - IAC AFL 25 kA 1 s(2)

Circuit-breaker IEC 62271-100

Rated short-time withstand current (main circuit)
Value tk = 1 s Ik [kA] 20(1) (3) / 25(2)
Peak value Ip [kA] 50(1) (3) / 62.5(2)
Rated breaking capacity and making capacity
Mainly active current rated breaking capacity I1 [A] 630 - 1250
Short-circuit breaking capacity Isc [kA] 20(1) (3) / 25(2)
Main switch making capacity (peak value) Ima [kA] 50(1) (3) / 62.5(2)
Rated cable charging breaking current [A] 50
Rated operating sequence
Without reclosing O - 0.3 s - CO - 15 s - CO
With reclosing O - 3 min - CO - 3 min - CO
Circuit-breaker category
Mechanical endurance (operations-class) 10.000x
Electrical endurance (class) E2

Switch-disconnector IEC 62271-102

Rated short-time withstand current (main circuit)
Value tk = 1 s Ik [kA] 20(1) (3) / 25(2)
Peak value Ip [kA] 50(1) (3) / 62.5(2)
Switch-disconnector Category
Mechanical endurance 10.000

Earthing (grounding) Switch IEC 62271-102

Rated short-time withstand current (earthing circuit)
Value tk = 1 s Ik [kA] 20(1) - 25(2)
Peak value Ip [kA] 50(1) - 62.5(2)
Main switch making capacity (peak value) Ima [kA] 50(1) - 62.5(2)
Earthing (grounding) Switch Category
Mechanical endurance 1.000x
Cycles of operations (Short-circuit making current)- class E2
(1) (2) (3)
GAE1250 GAE1250kMAX 1 s and 3 s

Applications
General and transformer protection as well as connection or disconnection operations for feeder cables.

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Substation Solutions Fully gas insulated modular system

Dimensions
Configuration
Cubicle Additional interlocks:
� Internal arc IAC AFL FF Anti reverse interlock GAE LSVG
20 kA 1 s 25 kA 1 s � Electrical closing lock-out
� 1400 mm height cubicle � Pad locks
Gas tank Cable compartment
� Stainless steel tank � Screw type IEC bushings
Gas pressure indicator: FF Cable clamps

� Manometer FF 3 ph. toroidal core type

FF Pressure switch with aux. contacts
current transformer, (optionally
calibrated) installed around DIN
Side connection: bushings
JJ Two side extensibility FF Aux. current transformer (CT)
Driving mechanism JJ Arc-fault resistant cable
compartment
� Actuating spring charging lever
FF Capacitive voltage indicator
JJ LSV type manual mechanism with cont. 3 ph. permanent
JJ Aux. switch for CB: indication
max. 10 NO/ 10 NC
Pressure relief duct
FF Aux. switch for DS:
FF Rear absorber channel for
max. 3 NO/ 3 NC
installation on closed floor
FF Aux. switch for ES: (Total panel depth: 1150 mm)
max. 3 NO/ 3 NC
FF LSVMotor type motorised Control box
mechanism with anti pumping FF Other voltage indicators

relay FF Other metering and automation

FF Under voltage release components

(non delayed) JJ 600 mm height

FF Fleeting contact for breaker FF 900 mm height

tripping signal FF Protection relay acc. to
FF Lockable mechanisms agreement
FF Motor drive for disconnector FF Assembly of control box acc. to

FF Motor drive for earthing switch agreement/client's spec

FF Trip element ON (standard) Options
FF 2. Trip element OFF FF A lighting arrestor instead of a
FF 3. Trip element OFF connecting plug
FF Transformer operated trip 0.5 A Plug-in metal enclosed one pole VT,
or 0.1 Ws optional:
FF Signalling switch "mech. ON- FF Calibrated
push-button activated"
FF Switched to the busbar side

FF Switched to the outgoing

cable side
FF With disconnector/earthing
device underneath the [mm]
transformer under SF6

330 kg / 330 kg
� Standard equipment
� Optional equipment

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1LSF type GAE1250

Circuit breaker (CB) protection cubicle with rotating arc CB on quenching coil
basis
Modular and extensible CB protection cubicle, equipped with a three position rotating arc type CB (close, open,
earth)

Electrical characteristics IEC

Rated voltage Ur [kV] 7.2 12 17.5 24
Rated frequency fr [Hz] 50 / 60
Rated current
General busbar and cubicle interconnection Ir [A] 1250
Feeder Ir [A] 250 - 630
Rated short-duration power frequency withstand voltage (1 min)
Phase-to-earth (ground) and between phases Ud [kV] 20 28 38 50
Across isolating distance Ud [kV] 23 32 45 60
Rated lightning impulse withstand voltage
Phase-to-earth (ground) and between phases Up [kV] 60 75 95 125
Across isolating distance Up [kV] 70 85 110 145
Internal arc classification IAC IAC AFL 20kA 1 s(1) IAC AFL 20kA 1 s1)

Circuit-breaker IEC 62271-100

Rated short-time withstand current (main circuit)
Value tk = 1 s Ik [kA] 20(1) 16(1)
Peak value Ip [kA] 50(1) 40(1)
Rated breaking capacity and making capacity
Mainly active current rated breaking capacity I1 [A] 1250
Short-circuit breaking capacity Isc [kA] 20 16
Main switch making capacity (peak value) Ima [kA] 50 40
Rated cable charing breaking current Ic [A] 50 50 50 50
Rated operating sequence
Without reclosing O - 3 min - CO - 3 min - CO
Circuit-breaker category
Mechanical endurance (operations-class) 2.000x M1
Electrical endurance (class) E2

Earthing (grounding) Switch IEC 62271-102

Rated short-time withstand current (earthing circuit)
Value tk = 1 s Ik [kA] 20(1) 16(1)
Peak value Ip [kA] 50 40
Main switch making capacity (peak value) Ima [kA] 50 40
Earthing (grounding) Switch Category
Mechanical endurance 1.000x
Cycles of operations (Short-circuit making current)- class E2
(1)
1 s and 3 s

Applications
General and transformer protection as well as connection or disconnection operations for feeder cables.

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Substation Solutions Fully gas insulated modular system

Dimensions
Configuration
Cubicle
� Internal arc IAC AFL 20 kA 1 s Additional interlocks: GAE LSF

� � 1400 mm height cubicle JJ Standard IEC interlocks

Gas tank FF Anti reverse interlock
� Stainless steel tank FF Key interlocks
JJ Pad locks
Gas pressure indicator:
� Manometer Cable compartment
FF Pressure switch with aux. � Screw type IEC bushings
contacts FF Aux. current transformer (CT)
Side connection: FF 3 ph. toroidal core type
current transformer, (optionally
JJ Two side extensibility
calibrated) installed around DIN
Driving mechanism bushings
� Actuating levers JJ Open bottom
JJ LSF type manual mechanism FF Cable clamps
FF Aux. switch for CB: max. JJ Cover for one standard /
4 NO / 4 NC two reduced cable connector(s)
FF Aux. switch for ES: max. FF Deep front cover
3 NO / 3 NC Pressure relief duct
FF Shunt trip release (AC / DC) JJ In the cable cellar, open panel
JJ Emergency manual "OFF" bottom
switch, push on type JJ Arc fault proof cable
FF LSFMotor type motorised compartment
mechanism FF Rear absorber channel for
JJ Lockable mechanisms installation on closed floor
FF Capacitive voltage indicator (Total panel depth: 1119 mm)
with cont. 3 ph. permanent Control box
indication
FF Protection relay (acc. to
FF Transformer trip release 0.1 Ws agreement/client's spec.)
FF Without control box
FF 600 mm height
FF 900 mm height
FF Assembly of control box acc. to
agreement/client's spec.

� Standard equipment
� Optional equipment

[mm]

225 kg / 255 kg

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1K type GAE1250 and GAE1250kMAX

Cable cubicle(s) with load-break switch
Modular and extensible feeder cubicle(s), equipped with a three position switch-disconnector (close, open, earth)

Electrical characteristics IEC

Rated voltage Ur [kV] 7.2 12 17.5 24
Rated frequency fr [Hz] 50(1) (2) / 60(1)
Rated current
General busbar and cubicle interconnection Ir [A] 1250
Feeder Ir [A] 630
Rated short-duration power frequency withstand voltage (1 min)
Phase-to-earth (ground) and between phases Ud [kV] 20 28 38 50
Across isolating distance Ud [kV] 23 32 45 60
Rated lightning impulse withstand voltage
Phase-to-earth (ground) and between phases Up [kV] 60 75 95 125
Across isolating distance Up [kV] 70 85 110 145
Internal arc classification IAC IAC AFL 20kA 1 s(1) / IAC AFL 25kA 1 s(2)
Switch-disconnector IEC 62271-103 + IEC 62271-102
Rated short-time withstand current (main circuit)
Value tk = 1 s Ik [kA] 20(1) (3) / 25(2)
Peak value Ip [kA] 50(1) (3) / 62.5(2)
Mainly active load-breaking current I1 [A] 630
Cable charging-breaking current I4a [A] 50
Closed-loop breaking current I2a [A] 630
Earth (ground) fault breaking current I6a [A] 160
Cable- & line-charging breaking current under
I6b [A] 100
earth (ground) fault conditions
Main switch making capacity (peak value) Ima [kA] 50(1) (3) / 62.5(2)
Switch category
Mechanical endurance 1.000x (M1)
Cycles of operations (Short-circuit making current)- class E3
Earthing (grounding) Switch IEC 62271-102
Rated short-time withstand current (earthing circuit)
Value tk = 1 s Ik [kA] 20(1) (3) / 25(2)
Peak value Ip [kA] 50(1) (3) / 62.5(2)
Earthing (grounding) switch making capacity
Ima [kA] 50(1) (3) / 62.5(2)
(peak value)
Earthing (grounding) Switch Category
Mechanical endurance (manual) 1.000x
Cycles of operations (Short-circuit making current)- class E2
(1) (2) (3)
GAE1250 GAE1250kMAX 1 s and 3 s

Applications
Incoming and outgoing feeder panel to connect MV cables to ring networks.

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Substation Solutions
Configuration
Cubicle
� Internal arc IAC AFL
20 kA 1 s 25 kA 1 s
� 1400 mm height cubicle
Gas tank
� Stainless steel tank
Gas pressure indicator:
� Manometer
FF Pressure switch with aux.
contacts
Cable bushings:
JJ Diagonal
JJ Capacitive voltage tap
� Capacitive voltage indicator
with cont. 3 ph. permanent
indication
Driving mechanism
� Actuating levers
FF Aux. contact modules for LBS
max 4 NO / 4 NC for ES max
3 NO / 3 NC
JJ Lockable driving mechanisms
� K type manual mechanisms
� K Motor type motorized
mechanism
� Short circuit (s/c) indicator
FF Earth fault (e/f) indicator
FF Combined s/c and e/f indicator FF 900 mm height
� Standard equipment
� Optional equipment
GAE1250 / GAE1250kMAX
Fully gas insulated modular system
Dimensions
Additional interlocks:
JJ Standard IEC interlocks
GAE K
FF Anti reverse interlock
� Electrical interlocks
FF Key interlocks
Cable compartment
� Screw type IEC bushings
JJ Open bottom
FF Cable clamps
� Cover for one standard /
two reduced cable connector(s)
� Deep front cover
FF Extra deep front cover
Pressure relief duct
JJ In the cable cellar, open panel
bottom
JJ Arc fault proof cable
compartment
F F Additional base (h: 400 mm)
with pressure absorber channel
FF Rear absorber channel for
installation on closed floor
(Total panel depth: 1150 mm)
Control box
JJ Without control box
FF 600 mm height
[mm]
127 kg / 263 kg
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TS type GAE1250 and GAE1250kMAX

Transformer protection cubicle(s) with fuse load break switch
Modular and extensible fuse protection cubicle(s), equipped with a three position switch-disconnector (close, open,
earth) in series with HRC type limiting fuses.

Electrical characteristics IEC

Rated voltage Ur [kV] 7.2 12 17.5 24
Rated frequency fr [Hz] 50 (1) (2)
/ 60
(1)

Rated current
General busbar and cubicle interconnection Ir [A] 1250
Output to transformer [A] 200
Rated short-duration power frequency withstand voltage (1 min)
Phase-to-earth (ground) and between phases Ud [kV] 20 28 38 50
Across isolating distance Ud [kV] 23 32 45 60
Rated lightning impulse withstand voltage
Phase-to-earth (ground) and between phases Up [kV] 60 75 95 125
Across isolating distance Up [kV] 70 85 110 145
(1)
Internal arc classification IAC IAC AFL 20kA 1 s / IAC AFL 25kA 1 s (2)

Switch-disconnector IEC 62271-105 + IEC 62271-102

Rated short-time withstand current (main circuit)
Value tk = 1 s(4) Ik [kA] 20(1) (3) / 25(2)
Peak value(4) Ip [kA] 50(1) (3) / 62.5(2)
Mainly active load-breaking current I1 [A] 200
Rated transfer current It [kA] 1.900 1.500
Switch category
Mechanical endurance 1.000-M1
Cycles of operations (Short-circuit making current)- class E3
First Earthing (grounding) switch (5)
IEC 62271-102
Rated short-time withstand current (earthing circuit)
Value tk = 1 s Ik [kA] 20(1) (3) / 25(2)
Peak value Ip [kA] 50(1) (3) / 62.5(2)
Earthing (grounding) switch making capacity
Ima [kA] 50(1) (3) / 62.5(2)
(peak value)
Earthing (grounding) Switch Category
Mechanical endurance (manual) 1000x
Cycles of operations (Short-circuit making current)- class E2
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5)
GAE1250 GAE1250kMAX 1 s and 3 s Values limited by the fuse Please consult for the technical values of the 2nd earthing switch

Applications
The fuse protection cubicle for protecting distribution transformers and auxiliary service transformers

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Substation Solutions Fully gas insulated modular system

Dimensions
Configuration
Cubicle
GAE TS
� Internal arc IAC AFL Additional interlocks:
20 kA 1 s 25 kA 1 s JJ Standard IEC interlocks
� 1400 mm height cubicle FF Anti reverse interlock
Gas tank � Electrical interlocks
� Stainless steel tank FF Key interlocks
Gas pressure indicator: Cable compartment
� Manometer JJ 3 pole vertical fuse base
FF Pressure switch with aux. enclosure
contacts JJ 3 ph. sliding surface sealing
Cable bushings: end
JJ Horizontal JJ TR cable (up to max. 240 mm2
Cu / 185 mm2 Al)
JJ Capacitive voltage tap
after fuses JJ Open bottom
JJ Capacitive voltage tap FF Cable clamps
before fuses Pressure relief duct
� Capacitive voltage indicator JJ In the cable cellar, open panel
with cont. 3 ph. permanent bottom
indication
JJ Arc fault proof cable
Side connection: compartment
FF Two side extensibility FF Rear absorber channel for
installation on closed floor
Driving mechanism (Total panel depth: 1150 mm)
� Actuating levers
Control box
JJ TS type manual mechanism
JJ Without control box
FF Aux. switch for LBS: max.
FF 600 mm height
4 NO / 4 NC
FF 900 mm height
FF Aux. switch for ES: max.
3 NO / 3 NC
FF Shunt trip release (AC / DC)
FF TS Motor type motorised
mechanism
JJ Lockable mechanisms

� Standard equipment
� Optional equipment [mm]

150 kg / 310 kg

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A-H-E type GAE1250 and GAE1250kMAX

A Cable connection cubicle
(Three pole busbars inside gas tank with isolating switch)

H Bus riser cubicle

(Three pole busbars inside gas tank with isolating switch)

Electrical characteristics IEC

Rated voltage Ur [kV] 7.2 12 17.5 24
Rated frequency fr [Hz] 50(1) (2) / 60(1) 50(1) (2) / 60(1)
Rated current
General busbar and cubicle interconnection Ir [A] 630 - 1250
Feeder Ir [A] 630 - 1250
Rated short-duration power frequency withstand voltage (1 min)
Phase-to-earth (ground) and between phases Ud [kV] 20 28 38 50
Rated lightning impulse withstand voltage
Phase-to-earth (ground) and between phases Up [kV] 60 75 95 125
Internal arc classification IAC AFL 20kA 1 s(1) / 25 kA 1 s(2)
Earthing (grounding) Switch [Optional] IEC 62271-102
Rated short-time withstand current (main circuit)
Value tk = 1 s Ik [kA] 20(1) (3) / 25(2)
Peak value Ip [kA] 50(1) (3) / 62.5(2)
Earthing (grounding) switch making capacity (peak value) Ima [kA] 50(1) (3) / 62.5(2)
Earthing (grounding) Switch Category
Mechanical endurance 1.000x
Cycles of operations (Short-circuit making current)- class E2
(1) (2) (3)
GAE1250 GAE1250kMAX 1 s and 3 s

Applications
Cable rising panel for direct cable connections in rigid ring network without any interruption.
Busbar rising panel for bus sectionalising and bus coupling functions in substations.

E Busbar earthing cubicle

(Three pole earthing switch for busbar earthing)

Applications
Busbar earthing panel for earthing connection to busbar during testing and maintenance.

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Substation Solutions Fully gas insulated modular system

Dimensions
Configuration
Cubicle Cable compartment
� Internal arc IAC AFL � Screw type DIN bushings GAE A GAE H GAE E
20 kA 1 s 25 kA 1 s JJ Open bottom
� 1400 mm height cubicle FF Cable clamps

Gas tank FF Cover for one standard /

� Stainless steel tank two reduced cable connector(s)

Gas pressure indicator: Pressure relief duct

� Manometer JJ In the cable cellar, open panel
bottom
FF Pressure switch with aux.
contacts JJ Arc fault proof cable
compartment
Cable bushings:
FF Rear absorber channel for
FF Horizontal installation on closed floor
FF Diagonal (Total panel depth: 1150 mm)
FF Capacitive voltage indicator JJ Intermediate frame B= 50 mm
with cont. 3 ph. permanent for bus sectionalizer panel
indication Control box
Side connection: JJ Without control box
FF Two side extensibility JJ 600 mm height
FF One side extensibility JJ 900 mm height

Driving mechanism Protection relay acc. to agreement

� Actuating levers JJ Assembly of control box acc. to

FF K type manual mechanism agreement/client's spec

FF Aux. switch for ES: max.
3 NO / 3 NC
FF Lockable mechanisms
FF Capacitive voltage indicator
with cont. 3 ph. permanent
indication
Additional interlocks:
JJ Standard IEC interlocks

FF Anti reverse interlock

FF Electromagnetic interlocks

FF Key interlocks

FF Electromechanical interlock
between disconnector and
the circuit breaker in the bus
sectionaliser panel

[mm]
� Standard equipment
� Optional equipment

145 kg / 145Kg / 148 kg

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1M1 type GAE 1250 and GAE1250kMAX

Metering function
Air insulated modular metering cubicle, equipped with current and / or voltage transformers.

Electrical characteristics IEC

Rated voltage Ur [kV] 7.2 12 17.5 24
(1) (2) (2)
Rated frequency fr [Hz] 50 / 60
Rated current
General busbar and cubicle interconnection Ir [A] 1250
Rated short-duration power frequency withstand voltage (1 min)
Phase-to-earth (ground) and between phases Ud [kV] 20 28 38 50
Rated lightning impulse withstand voltage
Phase-to-earth (ground) and between phases Up [kV] 60 75 95 125
Internal arc classification IAC IAC AFL 20 kA 1 s(1) - 25 kA 1 s(2)
Rated short-time withstand current Value tk= 3 s Ir [kA] 20 (1) (3) / 25 (2)
(1) (2) (3)
GAE1250 GAE1250kMAX 1 s and 3 s

Applications
Voltage and current metering transformer housing, enabling communication with the main busbar of the transformer substation,
via busbars or dry cables.

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Dimensions
Configuration Options
Cubicle
JJ IAC AFL 20 kA 1 s
JJ IAC AFL 25 kA 1 s

FF Rear absorber channel for

installation on closed floor 1M1
(Total panel depth: 1150 mm)
JJ Lockable front covers, utility
lock mechanism
JJ Heater
JJ Narrow band support CT or VT
in acc. with IEC 60441
JJ Front covers with / without
Right Left
JJ Fixed ball point for earthing
connection and short circuiting
device behind and in front of
CTs
FF D= 20 mm M 12
FF D= 25 mm M 16
Metering transformers
JJ Installed CTs
Ratings:
Quantity:
JJ Installed VTs
Ratings:
Quantity:
JJ Other components:
JJ kWhm:
Control box
FF Other metering and automation
components
FF 900 mm height
FF Assembly of control box acc. to
agreement/client's spec

� Standard equipment
� Optional equipment

[mm]

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Other components and accessories
Indicators
To check for electrical isolation or to
perform a voltage test in accordance
with IEC 61243-5, each switch panel
can be equipped with the following
voltage indicating systems:
Standard VDS voltage
indication ledge type KSO
The KSO voltage indication ledge
is integrated in the drive front cover
and is an HR voltage indicating
system (VDS). The phased check for
electrical isolation is made possible
by inserting the voltage indicating
system device into the corresponding
socket pair. The wiring of the
voltage indication ledge is designed
for rated operating voltages 10,
15 and 20 kV. The minimum and
highest values of the standard are
maintained in the standard line for
these voltage ranges.
A new alignment for modification
to the rated operating voltage in
this range is not necessary. The
rated operating voltage 6 kV is
feasible in a special solution. Live
contact sleeves are protected against
accidental contact.
1. Pivoting shroud
2. Voltage tester
The test can be performed using a
suitable voltage tester.
Pfisterer Typ DSA-2
Horstmann Typ HR-ST
ELSIC Typ HO-SA
Jordan Typ DSP-HR
Dehn Typ DEHNcap/P-HR
EMG Typ CSA
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Measuring devices for phase Integrated voltage detecting
comparison or interface testing system IVDS
In connection with the voltage System WEGA, Co. Horstmann
indicating systems, for the phase
comparison or interface testing The integrated voltage detecting
the use of the following measuring system WEGA complies with the
devices is possible: requirements for capacitive voltage
detecting systems of VDE 0682-415
Phase- Interface (IEC 61243-5). It is a three-phase
Brand
comparison testing testing system, with which the voltage
Horstmann – Measuring mo- condition of a medium voltage line is
dule HO-M with displayed.
ammeter device
Fluketype 87 or On the front plate are the LCD
Matrix type Mx55
display, the display test button and
(II to IV)
the three-phase LRM interface. A
Horstmann Type: Type:
ORION 3.0 ORION 3.0 shroud that is secured against loss
ELSIC Type: HO-PV protects the sleeves from dust and
corrosion. On the rear side are
Pfisterer Type: EPV Type:
Euro test-HO connections for the measuring signals
Jordan – Type: KSP-HR and auxiliary voltage.
Kries Type: Type: CAP phase For the display of arrows and point
CAP phase
symbols in the Display, no auxiliary
power is required, it is fed from the
measuring signal. Even when the
auxiliary voltage fails these display
functions remain active. For the
additional functions (relay control,
display lighting and active zero
readout) an auxiliary voltage is
necessary.
Integrated voltage
Short-circuit/earth fault
indication system IVDS indicators
System CAPDIS, Kries: All ring cable panels can optionally
CAPDIS is a capacitive voltage be equipped with a three phase
indicator with three-phase continuous short-circuit (s/c) or earth fault (e/f)
display and permanent self indicator, or other indicators that can
monitoring. provide the combination of the both
signals. All commercially available
This device indicates that voltage is s/c and e/f indicators can be
present at the capacitive insulating installed on the load break panels of
support test point using the display both GAE1250 and GAE1250kMAX
of warning signs on the integrated system switchgear.
Display.
In addition, the device has an
integrated three-phase measuring
point. This device is calibrated in
accordance with LR requirements
according to VDE 0682 part 415
and IEC 61243-5 and is suitable
for phase testing using an LR phase
comparator. A captive shroud
protects the test sockets against dirt,
dust and moisture.
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Substation Solutions Fully gas insulated modular system

Cable connections
Cable connectors 292 For applications of double cable
115 63
connectors or cable connector
In GAE1250 and GAE1250kMAX plus surge arrester configurations
system panel, T-connectors are to be exceeding the installation depth of
used at the discretion of the operator 318 mm, special cable connection
in cable/ connection panels or circuit- compartments with deeper front
breaker panels. To be connected covers should be requested and to be
to bushings acc. to DIN EN 50181 mentioned during the ordering stage.
connection type C (630 A) with outside
taper and screw contact (M16).
During the installation of the
cable connectors, the installation
instructions of the manufacturer must
be strictly followed.
Depending on the mounting depth of
the cable connection compartments, E
E E
deep front covers or deep cable
connection compartments may
Similarly a surge arrester per phase
be necessary. Further connection
can also be installed together with the
possibilities are also available on
T connector in the standard version
request.
without exceeding the maximum
Cable connectors (for standard installation depth of
318 mm as it can be seen below.
LBS panels type K and
for rotating arc CB panel ~ 295
~ 103
type LSF)
Normally T-connectors are being
used for connecting single phase
or trifurcated three phase cables to
the load break switch es (K and A)
panels as well as the rotating arc
type circuit breakers (LSF). It is CB
also possible to connect more than
~ 380

one cable per phase however it

is only possible by using reduced
(asymmetric T) type cable connectors
in the standard version without
exceeding the maximum standard
installation depth of 318 mm. An
example of this application can be
seen below:

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Cable connectors (for
fused LBS panels type TS)
As mentioned earlier, there is no
need for separate cable connectors
for TS type fused load break switch
panels in any of the GAE1250 and
GAE1250kMAX system. In these
fuses transformer protection panels,
the functionality of the lower fuse
holder is additionally designed as
a slide-on cable termination suitable
for Cu cables from 25 to 240 mm2
diameter, and for Al cables from
25 to 185 mm2 diameter.
Cable connectors (for VCB
panels type LSV)
Typical T-connectors are being
used for connecting single phase or
trifurcated three phase cables to the
VCB panels (LSV). It is also possible
to connect more than one cable
per phase (up to four cables per
phase) however it is only possible by
means of deeper cable compartment
covers because the standard cable
installation depth of LSV type panels
is just 230 mm.
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CTs and VTs
For switchgear configuration that For protection applications,
need metering and/or protection encapsulated ring type current
functions, Ormazabal provides transformers from Ormazabal or from
suitable CTs and VTs, according to other proven international suppliers
the customer specification. are being used to get the signal from
the incoming or outgoing cables of
For protection and metering functions,
the circuit breaker panels. Normally
plug-in, metal enclosed single pole
these ring type CTs are located on
VTs, according to IEC 60044-2, are
the cable bushings as can be seen on
optionally flanged on directly above
the following picture. In some other
the gas tank in the circuit breaker
cases, however, individual or three
cubicles (LSV and LSVG), the bus
core ring CTs can also be installed
riser cubicles (HT) and the cable
inside the cable compartment around
connection cubicles (AT). They are
the cables.
optionally switched as busbars or
outgoing voltage transformers.
An upstream disconnector or earthing
switch under SF6 is optionally
available (for standard outgoing VTs.
This disconnector or earthing switch
is operated via a drive device, which
is installed behind the interlocked
front cover of the cable compartment.
Please note that the drive device must
be fitted with a padlocking facility.
The VTs and CTs are optionally
For metering applications, typical available with an approved or
wound type epoxy voltage and
calibrated measuring windings.
current transformers of proven
international manufacturers are The installation or exchange of
installed inside the GAE1250 and the CTs or VTs is possible without
GAE1250kMAX systems metering intervening in the gas tank.
cubicles. Insulated solid busbars
are being used to make the medium
voltage connection of the CTs and
VTs, as well as to couple these
metering cubicles to the other
GAE system cubicles. Auxiliary low
voltage wiring of the CTs and VTs are
connected in the metering equipment,
e.g. kWh meter, network analyzer,
etc. located inside the control box of
any of the switchgear panels.
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Substation Solutions Fully gas insulated modular system

HRC Fuses
Fuse base and transformer Fuse selection
cable connection
Only HRC back-up fuses
The fuse base on both the GAE1250 corresponding to current selection
and GAE1250kMAX system panels table no. 12248573 are used
is designed as a plug-in system. in accordance with DIN 43625
All components are coupled to the to 88 mm diameter, for the
current paths outside the gas tank protection of distributor transformers
via cast resin bushings. The plug-in 6/10/15/20 kV. Other HRC-fuses
system consists of the upper and can only be used after consultation!
lower fuse holder. The plug parts
made of silicon rubber are of track-
proof and arc-root free design. In its
functionality the lower fuse holder is
additionally designed as a slide-on
cable termination. Application range
for Cu cable from 25 to 240 mm2,
for Al cable from 25 to 185 mm2.
Through the earthing switch located
in the gas tank the HRC-fuse cartridges Transformer outgoing panel, front
can be earthed on both sides. The cover opened.
fuse base is only accessible with the With fuse holders and transformer
earthing switches inserted. Actual cable sealing end.
dimension of fuse: 442 mm, with
extension adapter fuses with an
actual dimension of 292 mm can
also be installed.

1. Upper bushing
2. Tripping linkage
3. Tensioning lever
4. Flexible diaphragm
5. Upper fuse holder
6. HV fuse cartridge
7. Lower fuse holder
8. Cable lug
9. Stress cone
10. Lower bushing
(2nd earthing switch)
11. Front gas tank

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Spare parts and auxiliares

Metal enclosure Operating levers Fuse adapter
Phase separation option The transformer outgoing panels are
designed for fuses with the dimension
The phase separation PS in the cable
"e" = 442 mm. To be able to
connection compartments of the
install fuses with the dimension
SF6-insulated switchgear of types
"e" = 292 mm also, there is the
GAE1250 and GAE1250kMAX is
adapter.
an option for increasing personal
and switchgear protection as well

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as network availability.
• Panel bottom closed
88
• Pressure relief via rear pressure

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Operating levers, keys for fasteners
absorber channel into the 1. Operating lever (optional) for
switchgear room the load-break switch actuating

As a result the effects of a potential
arc fault in the cable connection
zone are considerably reduced. For
earth fault compensated networks,
the fault current will be limited to a
442
510
shaft with motor operator (for
manual switching e.g. in case
of loss of supply voltage).
2. Operating lever for the earthing
switch (optional red shaft).

one-phase earth fault current. Front
covers with phase separation are can
be exchanged subsequently. Details
on request.
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3. Perating lever for the load-break
switch (optional plain shaft).
4. Charging handle for vacuum Fuse cartridge with adapter
circuit-breakers 1. Fuse cartridge 12 kV
5. Key for the fastener on the front "e" = 292 mm
cover (controls the anti-reverse 2. Adapter
interlock). o 51

o 44
Connecting

5
Coupling and bolt connection

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kits
Busbar coupling kit with double

185
gasket 34

1. Adapter

Display: 1 Phase
Busbar end cover with single
gasket

Display: 1 Phase
Parts for bolt connection of panels

Display: 1 Set

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Handling, installation and after sales
Handling
• Reduced size and weight
make easier manipulation and
installation tasks
• Safe cubicle delivery: Upright
position on a pallet, wrapped in
protective cartoon cover
Handling methods:
• Lifting: Forklift truck or hand-
operated pallet jack (alternative
methods: rollers or rods
underneath)
• Raising: Sling & lifting beams
• Ergonomic design for easy cubicle Please see the corresponding
connection and floor fastening
GAE1250 / GAE1250kMAX
Fully gas insulated modular system
Inside buildings
The construction of the building and
• Easy handling with pallet jack
the switchgear room must withstand
(go through standard doors and
the expected mechanical loads
elevators)
and the internal pressure caused
• Small dimensions: minimum by a short-circuit arc. Appropriate
switchgear room occupation calculations for these purposes are
• Operation, extensibility, and recommended.
removal in reduced space
Switchgear related pressure calculations
• No gas manipulation at site can be requested as part of services
at the sales department of Ormazabal.
• Optional relay
cabinet for ring main
600/900 mm
units
300/600/900 mm
• Relay cabinet/cover
with a minimum
Relay cabinet
(optional)
height of 600 mm
for single panels
1400 mm
1400 mm
Pressure absorber
channel
Metal cooling stretch
arrangement (optional)
for cooling hot gases
min. 600
in the event of an
operating instructions for GAE1250 arc-fault
and GAE1250kMAX switchgear for
further details. Detailed installation
plans on request.
Minimal switchgear height GAE1250
and GAE1250kMAX with pressure
absorber channel
• GAE1250 and GAE1250kMAX
single panels: Switchgear height
2000 mm with 600 mm relay
room or cover
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Inside prefabricated
transformer substations
• Turnkey solutions
• Possibility of cubicles on-site
installation
• Wide range of transformer
substation: Walk-in, kiosk, Inside containerised
underground, etc. substations
• Availability of having an
• Turnkey solutions
operational transformer substation
in a short time • Availability of having an
operational substation in Inside wind turbines
a short time
• Over 15 years of experience
• Ideal solution for remote locations in wind energy

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Commissioning and Recycling and

after sales end-of-life
Services As a part of its after sales services,
Ormazabal provides electrical utilities
• Technical assistance
and electrical end users recycling
• Engineering services for its switchgear.
• Procurement The Ormazabal production centres
• Contracting have introduced the corresponding
environmental management systems,
• Installation
conforming to the requirements of the
• Cubicle connection
international ISO 14001 standard
• Earthing (grounding) and endorsed by the Environmental
• Cable/busbar connection Management Certificate.
• Commissioning GAE1250 and GAE1250kMAX system
• Relay configuration
cubicles have been designed and
manufactured in accordance with the
• Phase comparison
requirements of international standard
• Energizing IEC 62271-200.
• Tests
By design, and depending on
• After sales support the models, they have a sealed
• Maintenance compartment with SF6 which allows
full operation of the equipment
• Training throughout its service life, estimated
at 30 years (IEC 62271-200).
At the end of the product life cycle,
the SF6 gas content must not be
released into the atmosphere. It is
recovered and treated for reuse,
in accordance with the instructions
given in standards IEC 62271‑303,
IEC 60480 and the CIGRE 117
guide. Ormazabal will provide the
additional information required to
carry out this task correctly, out of
respect for the safety of individuals
and that of the environment.

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Notes

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