8DJH 24 – blue GIS

Load-break switchgear for the

secondary distribution level
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 Features

Good for the environment and economically valuable.

Our new 8DJH 24 blue GIS load-break switchgear
meets the requirements of tomorrow, offering all
benefits of the proven 8DJH concept at the same
time. The factory-assembled, type-tested, and 3-pole
­metal‑­enclosed 8DJH 24 using Clean Air is a ring-main
unit up to 24 kV, 21 kA and 630 A. By using Clean Air,
the insulating medium free of F-gases which exclu-
sively consists of the natural elements of the ambient
air, it highly contributes to reducing greenhouse gas
emissions.

Sustainable innovation
The “Clean Air” technology stands for ecological,
future-proof power distribution and easy handling
throughout the entire lifecycle. It combines the
sustainability of the “blue GIS” portfolio with the
well-known advantages of the 8DJH product family
that have been proven in practice for a long time.
The result: Real innovation, which turns over a
new, pathbreaking leaf in the area of load-break
switchgear.

blue Switch
The centerpiece of the switchgear is the innovative
“blue Switch”, a three-position switch-disconnector
with vacuum interrupter in the secondary path, which
does not produce any toxic decomposition products
during the switching process. Thus, the dielectric
strength of the gas remains constant throughout the
entire service life, ensuring environmentally friendly
disposal of the switchgear at the end of the lifecycle.
The blue Switch is used in ring-main panels and – in
combination with fuses – in transformer panels. The
simple, reliable and well-known operating principle –
close, open, earth – of the 8DJH product family is
carried on within the blue GIS portfolio, and therefore
ensures continuity.

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Features

Cost-efficient. Safe. Durable.

The ecological gas-insulated load-break switchgear
8DJH 24 blue GIS brings along everything that is
required for safe and cost-efficient network operation.
Of course, this includes a compact design, freedom
from maintenance during the entire service life, high
operating and personal safety, as well a high
availability. A hermetically sealed welded switchgear
vessel ensures that the switchgear parts carrying
high voltage are particularly insensitive to ambient
conditions, and reliably prevent the ingress of foreign
objects.
The medium-voltage switchgear has been developed
for use in public and industrial energy systems of the
secondary distribution level. Possible applications
include secondary transformer substations, customer
transfer substations, and switching substations, as
well as industrial and infrastructure facilities that
benefit from the proven advantages of Siemens GIS in
their networks and want to use an insulating medium
free of fluorine gas at the same time.
blue GIS
The new 8DJH 24 belongs to the blue portfolio
of Siemens AG. Every GIS of this portfolio
is equipped with Clean Air and the proven
Siemens vacuum technology. It meets the
expectations of the Siemens customers
further on, for example, with respect to
switchgear availability, maintenance-free
design, personal safety, environmental
independence and cost-efficiency. Clean Air
consists of the natural elements of the
ambient air and is therefore free of F-gases,
with a global warming potential < 1, highly
stable, non-toxic, non flammable, and
suitable for every application temperature.
The 8DJH 24 using Clean Air enables easy
handling at any time up to disposal at the
end of the product lifecycle.

Intelligent. Digital.
With the growing change of the distribution grids,
the need for optimum system control and utilization
increases. The 8DJH 24 can be equipped with motor
operating mechanisms, integrated sensors, innovative Clean Air
electronic indicators, and IoT-capable communication
units. This provides multiple intelligent and digital
solutions.

Vacuum interrupter

Gas-insulated switchgear

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 Technical data
Switchgear

Common technical data

Rated voltage Ur kV 15 17.5 24
Rated short-duration power-frequency withstand voltage Ud kV 36 38 50
Rated lightning impulse withstand voltage Up kV 95 95 125
Rated frequency fr Hz 50
Rated continuous current Ir – busbar A 630
Rated continuous current Ir – feeders up to A 630
Rated peak withstand current Ip up to kA 52.5
Rated short-time withstand current Ik (up to 3 s) up to kA 21
Insulating medium Clean Air
GWP (Global Warming Potential) <1
Rated filling level kPa 190
Panel widths mm 350 / 450 / 550 / 840
Panel depths Standard mm 775
Option with base and mm 890
rear pressure relief duct
Panel height (without Standard mm 1400
LV ­compartment) Option mm 1200
Option with base and mm 1700
rear pressure relief duct
Ambient air temperature range Standard °C –25 to + 55
Option °C −40 to +70
Internal arc classification (option) up to IAC A FLR 21 kA 1 s, IAC A FL 21 kA 1 s
Partition class PM
Loss of service continuity LSC 2
Degree of protection Primary part IP65
Standard Switchgear enclosure IP2X
Option Switchgear enclosure IP3X
Expected service life > 40 years
(under normal service conditions)
Classification IEC 62271‑1 / -100 / -102 / -103 / -105 / -200

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Technical data
Devices

Three-position switch-disconnector
Rated voltage Ur kV 15 17.5 24
General-purpose switch function Rated mainly active load breaking current Iload A 630
Rated short-circuit making current Ima up to kA 52.5
Electrical endurance Class E3
Number of electrical operating cycles with Iload n 100
Number of short-circuit making operations with Ima n 5
Capacitive switching Class C2
Mechanical endurance / number of operating cycles Class / n M1 / 1000
Disconnector function Mechanical endurance / number of operating cycles Class / n M0 / 1000
Make-proof earthing switch Rated short-circuit making current Ima up to kA 52.5
function Electrical endurance Class E2
Number of short-circuit making operations with Ima n 5
Mechanical endurance / number of operating cycles Class / n M0 / 1000

Three-position switch-disconnector/fuse combination

Rated voltage Ur kV 15 17.5 24
Switch function Rated mainly active load breaking current Iload A 200
Rated short-circuit making current Ima up to kA 52.5
Number of electrical operating cycles with Iload n 100
Number of short-circuit making operations with Ima n 5
Mechanical endurance / number of operating cycles Class / n M1 / 1000
Switch-fuse combination function Rated transfer current Itransfer A 1300
Maximum permissible power Sr of the transformer 1) up to kVA 1600 1600 2000
Disconnector function Mechanical endurance / number of operating cycles Class / n M0 / 1000
Make-proof earthing switch Rated short-circuit making current Ima up to kA 6.3
function Electrical endurance Class E2
Number of short-circuit making operations with Ima n 5
Mechanical endurance / number of operating cycles Class / n M0 / 1000

Vacuum circuit-breaker with three-position disconnector

Rated voltage Ur kV 15 17.5 24
Circuit-breaker type 1 function Rated operating sequence O – 0.3 s – CO – 3 min – CO
Rated short-circuit breaking current Isc up to kA 21
Electrical endurance Class E2
Number of short-circuit breaking operations with Isc n 50
Capacitive switching Class C1
Switching of cable systems Class S1
Mechanical endurance / number of operating cycles Class / n M2 / 1000
Disconnector function Mechanical endurance / number of operating cycles Class / n M0 / 1000
Make-proof earthing switch Rated short-circuit making current Ima up to kA 52.5
function Electrical endurance Class E2
Number of short-circuit making operations with Ima n 5
Mechanical endurance / number of operating cycles Class / n M0 / 1000

1) Depending on the primary voltage of the transformer and the HV HRC fuses used

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 Product range
Individual panels

Three-position
Ring-main feeder (R)
disconnector

Vacuum
circuit-breaker

Three-position
switch-disconnector

1400
Capacitive voltage
detecting system

Surge arrester
or limiter 775

350
Current
transformer
Circuit-breaker feeder (L)
HV HRC fuse

Voltage
transformer

Voltage 1400
sensor

Current
sensor

775
Cable connection 450
with outside cone
(not included in
scope of supply) Transformer feeder (T)
SiBushing (integrated
measurement of
current, voltage, and
temperature)

1400

775
All dimensions in mm. 550

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 Product range
Individual panels

Cable feeder (K) Three-position

disconnector

Vacuum
circuit-breaker

Three-position
switch-disconnector

1400
Capacitive voltage
detecting system

Surge arrester
775 or limiter
350
Current
transformer
Billing metering panel (M)
HV HRC fuse

P1/P2
Voltage
P1/P2 transformer
P2/P1
P2/P1
Voltage
1400 sensor

Current
sensor

775
Fixed earthing points for
840
busbar earthing

P1 and P2 are terminal

P1
designations of the
P2
current transformer

Cable connection with

outside cone (not included
in scope of supply)

SiBushing
(integrated measurement
of current, voltage, and
temperature)

All dimensions in mm.

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 Product range
Panel blocks

Three-position Panel blocks with transformer feeders

disconnector

RT 1 ring-main feeder, 1 transformer feeder

Vacuum
circuit-breaker

Three-position
switch-disconnector

Capacitive voltage
detecting system
1400

Cable connection
with outside cone
(not included in
scope of supply)
775
HV HRC fuse
700

RRT 2 ring-main feeders, 1 transformer feeder

1400

775
1050

All dimensions in mm.

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 Product range
Panel blocks

Panel blocks with circuit-breaker feeders Three-position

disconnector

RL 1 ring-main feeder, 1 circuit-breaker feeder

Vacuum
circuit-breaker

Three-position
switch-disconnector

Capacitive voltage
detecting system
1400

Cable connection
with outside cone
(not included in
scope of supply)
775
HV HRC fuse
700

RRL 2 ring-main feeders, 1 circuit-breaker feeder

1400

775
1050

Optionally with busbar extension

All dimensions in mm.

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Design
Overview

1
3

Option

4 5 6

1400

8 9 10 12

13
11
575

14
775 350

1050

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Design
Overview

1 Low-voltage compartment 7 Enclosure

• Customer-specific options in different heights 200 mm,
400 mm, and 600 mm possible
2 Busbar extension, modularity
• Busbar extension as an ordering option
• Plug-in unit consisting of contact coupling and screened
silicone coupling
• Insensitive to pollution and condensation
• Switchgear installation, extension, or panel replacement
without gas work
3 Indicators
• Voltage detecting systems, short-circuit/earth-fault
indicators, and transformer monitors from various
manufacturers
4 Ring-main feeder
• Switch positions: CLOSED – OPEN – EARTHED
• Switching functions as a general purpose
­switch-disconnector (class E3) according to IEC 62271-
103 and IEC 62271‑102
• Designed as a three-position switch with the following
functions: switch-disconnector and make-proof earthing
switch
• Can be implemented with and without motor
5 Transformer feeder
• High-voltage switch-fuse combination according to
IEC 62271‑105
• HV HRC fuse-links according to DIN 43625
(main dimensions) with striker; “medium” version
according to IEC 60282‑1
– as short-circuit protection of transformers
– with selectivity – if correctly selected – to upstream
and downstream equipment
– 1-phase insulated
• Option: Shunt release (f-release)
• Option: “Tripped” indication of transformer switch for
remote electrical indication with 1 normally open contact
• Can be implemented with or without motor
• Hermetically tight, welded switchgear vessel made of
stainless steel
• Enclosure made of sendzimir-galvanized sheet steel,
switchgear front powder-coated
8 SiBushing
• Outside-cone bushing type C with integrated
­measurement of current, voltage and temperature
9 Current sensor
• Single- or three-phase inductive current sensor
­according to IEC 61869‑10
10 Voltage sensor
• Voltage sensor (resistor divider) according to
IEC 61869‑11
11 Cable-type current transformer
• According to IEC 61869‑1 and -2
• Designed as ring-core current transformer, 1-phase
• Free of dielectrically stressed cast-resin parts
• Insulation class E
• Inductive type
• Secondary connection via terminal strip in the panel
12 Cable compartment
• Access to cable compartment only when the feeder is
isolated and earthed
• Bushings according to DIN EN 50181 with outside cone
and bolted connection M16, interface type C as standard
and optionally interface type A and plug-in contact for
transformer feeder
Connection of:
• Cable elbow plugs or cable T-plugs with bolted contact
M16 for 630 A
• Paper-insulated mass-impregnated cables via commercial
adapters
• Thermoplastic-insulated cables (1- and 3-core cables)
• Option: mounted cable clamps on cable bracket
• Surge arresters and surge limiters

6 Circuit-breaker feeder 13 Dimension options

• Consisting of a vacuum switching unit with an integrated • Switchgear heights 1200 mm and 1400 mm
three-position disconnector and associated operating • Deep cable compartment cover
mechanisms 14 Pressure relief
• According to IEC 62271‑100 • Pressure relief downwards
• Can be implemented with and without motor • Optionally upwards with absorber
• Auxiliary switch: 6 NO + 6 NC or 2 NO + 3 NC + • Up to IAC A FL 21 kA / 1 s or IAC A FLR 21 kA / 1 s
2 C/O ­contacts
• Options: Closing solenoid, shunt release, c.t.-operated
release, low-energy magnetic release, undervoltage
release, circuit-breaker tripping signal, varistor module,
position switch, and operations counter

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