Overview
Field of Application
SureSeT MV Metal-clad Switchgear with EvoPacT MV Vacuum Circuit Breaker is designed for various operating requirements in different industries and applications.
Smarter
Ease of Use with Digital Monitoring and Operation
Circuit Breaker Health Monitoring to increase customer efficiency
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Selectable IoT-enabled sensors continuously monitor the circuit breaker and switchgear health in real time and alert the user to abnormalities as soon as they happen.
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Adopting a condition-based maintenance strategy can help prevent unplanned shutdowns and save maintenance time and costs.
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Extended maintenance schedule can be achieved for circuit breakers and switchgear equipped with continuous health monitoring.
Easy access to records
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Every SureSeT MV Metal-clad Switchgear with EvoPacT MV Vacuum Circuit Breaker lineup includes a Digital Logbook, or QR code, which offers digital, paperless delivery of, and easy access to, all project records such as documentation, maintenance reports, and drawings.
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Share files for easier organization and collaboration within a paperless environment on one cyber compliant platform.
Enable local or remote control to reduce risk to personnel and decrease downtime
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Digital control features help reduce risk to maintenance personnel through remote operation. Open, close, rack-in, rack-out of circuit breaker or auxiliary device can be carried out remotely through a mobile device or tablet.
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Embedded sensors provide continuous health information through a dedicated switchgear human machine interface (HMI) with additional digital tools and apps allowing users to perform remote inspection and detect incidents faster without shutdown.
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The HMI can be installed anywhere within the lineup to allow local control and monitoring, independent of any external systems.
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The monitoring information and control functions can be scaled to the needs of each customer. Optionally, the HMI control and monitoring functions can be mirrored on a mobile device or tablet through a point-to-point Wi-Fi connection through a wireless access point.
Smaller
Optimized Footprint without Sacrificing Efficiency
Compact design
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26 in. wide narrow design provides 25% smaller footprint compared to conventional metal-clad switchgear
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Each section of SureSeT switchgear is 26 in. width x 92.5” depth x 95” height
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Cable connections from top or bottom
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Fixed Low Power Voltage Transformers (LPVTs) are resistive-type VTs that can be used in place of inductive-type VTs to reduce VT compartment space and allow for additional low voltage compartment space
Reduced risk through design
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Fully compartmentalized which means the low voltage compartment is accessible without allowing access to any other live parts in the switchgear
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All major primary circuit components are isolated from each other by grounded metal barriers
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Closed door electrical and/or mechanical operations
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Mechanical and/or electrical interlock systems have been designed to guide operator and improve operations, and can be key or padlocked for increased security
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Live Line Indicator (LLI) or Voltage Presence Indicator System (VPIS) can be mounted on the rear of the switchgear to provide visual indication of voltage presence in the cable compartments before accessing the switchgear
Stronger
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SureSeT switchgear is specifically designed for the North American market
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SureSeT switchgear meets the following standards:
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ANSI/IEEE C37.20.2: IEEE Standard for Metal-Clad Switchgear
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ANSI/IEEE C37.09: IEEE Standard Test Procedures for AC High-Voltage Circuit Breakers with Rated Maximum Voltage Above 1000V
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cULus Listed
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Schneider Electric has more than 50 years of experience in medium voltage switchgear design.
Quality design
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EvoPacT MV circuit breaker is tested to 30,000 open/close operations and 1,000 racking operations.
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The key components of SureSeT switchgear are designed in-house by Schneider Electric, such as circuit breaker mechanisms, vacuum interrupter bottles, and contacts.
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The circuit breaker is designed with integrated racking mechanism allowing for ease of maintenance.
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Fillable frame design for low voltage compartments allows original equipment manufacturers (OEM) and panel builders to wire low voltage devices before installation for ease of assembly.
Sustainability
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Smart Protection for Distribution Networks
Easergy P5
The Easergy P5 presents a major step forward for protection relays, bringing a number of best-in-class features together in one device.
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Built-in arc flash protection
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Advanced cybersecurity compliant to IEC 62443
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Intuitive withdrawable design
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Improved recovery time to decrease outage recovery time
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Greater connectivity featuring seven communication protocols
The Easergy P5’s industry leading protection features are complemented by a comprehensive set of tools available on mobile devices such as smartphones, tablets, and desktop computers. This means you get simpler installation, configuration, and maintenance, enabling you to save time and money.
Switchgear and Circuit Breaker Health Monitoring and Control
SureSeT Switchgear is available with 3 different tiers of Digital Connectivity.
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SureSeT
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SureSeT Active
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SureSeT Active Plus
SureSeT comes with easy upgrade capability utilizing our standard MV circuit breaker.
SureSeT Active enables facilities to react faster to help prevent unplanned downtime with 24/7 cloud connectivity and switchgear health monitoring with environmental and thermal monitoring through Powerlogic sensors.
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Thermal monitoring with TH110 and CL110
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Data Cubicle Hub
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HMI Screen
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WLAN Access point for remote access
SureSeT Active Plus is comprehensive monitoring with complete circuit breaker health diagnosis and alerts from anywhere, as well as digital control with operation and racking of circuit breakers and auxiliary trucks through your local HMI or connected device.
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Thermal monitoring
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Auxiliar circuit monitoring
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Racking compatibility monitoring
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Operating mechanism condition monitoring
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Vacuum interrupter
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Endurance monitoring
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Data Cubicle Hub
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HMI Screen
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WLAN Access point for remote access
For More information please review the Digital Monitoring User Guide.
Continuous Switchgear health monitoring
Power supply connections in medium voltage cubicles are one of the most critical points in substations, especially for those made in:
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Power cable connections
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Busbar connections
TH110 Characteristics | |
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Rated supply |
Starting current: for energy harvesting 0.4 A/cm of the peripheral AC live part (Batteryless) Supply is not disturbed by temporary overvoltage within the limit of the HV or LV switchgear. |
Wireless communication protocol | Zigbee Green Power at 2.4 GHz |
Height | 15 mm (0.59 in.) |
Depth | 31 mm (1.22 in.) |
Width | 31 mm (1.22 in.) |
Ambient air temperature for operation | -25°C (-13°F) to +80°C (176°F) |
Product weight | 0.015 kg (0.033 lb) |
Advantages:
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PowerLogic TH110: Thermal monitoring sensors
PowerLogic TH110 sensors help ensure continuous thermal monitoring for detecting potential hot spots in all critical connections made in the field.
It is an improved method of monitoring compared to conventional infrared measurement equipment due to:
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Continuous health status information and hence greater reliability
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Transformer dielectric strength remains intact
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Reduces supervision costs compared to infrared
PowerLogic TH110 sensors are self-powered from the mains current (a minimum of 5 A is required).
PowerLogic CL110: Humidity monitoring sensors
PowerLogic CL110 sensors measure the temperature of the contact surface and the relative humidity. These are designed for:
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Detecting humidity conditions that are excessive for proper operations
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Calculating transformer aging
PowerLogic CL110 sensor is equipped with a battery (life > 15 years).
Key benefits
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No battery (TH110 only)
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Wireless communication
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High performance
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Measuring point in contact
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Easy installation
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Compact footprint
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Remote monitoring and alarms
Scalable to your Monitoring and Control Needs
EvoPacT MV circuit breakers are a critical pillar of EcoStruxure Connected Products, Schneider Electric IoT-enabled, open and interoperable system architecture.
Through connected data, customers benefit from greater visibility, improved control, and valuable insights from connected products. Connectivity is scalable in packaged designs to suit a variety of approaches to digital integration.
Circuit breaker health monitoring
Circuit breaker health monitoring uses sensors embedded within the circuit breaker to measure strategic data of the most critical points including:
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Thermal monitoring of circuit breaker primary connections
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Operating speed of circuit breaker mechanism
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Vacuum interrupters contact erosion gap
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Health of closing and tripping coils
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Health of spring charging motors
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Health of circuit breaker/VT/CPT racking motors, when equipped
Alarms and notifications are displayed on the HMI screen when action is required.
Local and remote monitoring
Substation monitoring can be achieved through local and remote monitoring or nearby control. The Substation Monitoring Device (SMD) provides several tracking and measuring functions, as well as monitoring features, for:
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Thermal monitoring
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Environmental monitoring
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Circuit breaker health monitoring
The SMD collects all alarming indications available in the substation using digital input information. The SMD also collects information using Modbus protocol over Ethernet or Modbus RTU communication. The collected alarms are then presented on the HMI locally and made available remotely.
The SMD consists of the main control unit connected to optional components over Modbus TCP/IP:
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Local HMI
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Wireless sensors (TH110 and CL110) paired to EcoStruxure Panel Servers
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Circuit breaker monitoring module and sensors
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WLAN access point for connecting mobile devices and tablets
The local HMI has screen mirroring features which support remote control and monitoring. To take advantage of these features, the HMI can be connected to a WLAN access point to mirror the HMI to a mobile device / tablet or directly wired to a Modbus TCP/IP compatible device.
The SMD supports local and/or remote monitoring. Local monitoring is provided via a human machine interface (HMI) touch screen color display. The HMI display is physically connected to the rest of the SMD system and may be mounted on the equipment front panels or in a separate control box.
The switchgear HMI provides the following informational screens:
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Single line diagram (SLD) of equipment showing the status of devices and the presence of alarms
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Condition monitoring screen showing data related to the configured monitoring functions
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System setting screens that may be used to modify user preferences such as language, unit of measurement, and phase labeling
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Diagnostic screens may be used to verify the correct function of the devices and sensors that are part of the SMD
Remote control through personal device
SureSeT switchgear includes digital technology that unlocks remote control capabilities through the HMI or mobile device / tablet so users can operate the circuit breaker outside of the arc flash zone.
The remote control function provides a way of performing the following operations either in the same room but outside the arc flash zone, or from a completely separate control room.
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Open/close circuit breakers
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Rack in/out circuit breakers
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Rack in/out auxiliary devices
Remote control is achieved by connecting Wi-Fi enabled devices like laptops, tablets, or smart phones to the HMI through a WLAN access point. Remote control uses a password to limit access to authorized users and can be switched to local only on the switchgear, to switch off remote operation functions.
Digital tools
Digital Logbook |
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Software and Services |
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Edge Control |
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EcoStruxure Power Monitoring Expert |
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EcoStruxure Power Operation |
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EcoStruxure Asset Advisor |
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Services |
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EcoStruxure Service Plans |
Digital Logbook
Simple asset management through a single Digital Logbook gives you all project documentation you’ll need during the manufacture, installation, operation, and maintenance of your equipment.
Using the Digital Logbook, all documentation can be easily shared with your partners within a paperless environment on one cyber compliant platform.
A QR code is provided for every EvoPacT MV circuit breaker and SureSeT switchgear lineup. Throughout the SureSeT switchgear lifecycle, the Digital Logbook gives you instant access to:
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User manuals
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Design drawings
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Single-line drawings
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Factory- and site-acceptance tests
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Spare parts lists
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Maintenance records and schedules
Digital and EcoStruxure™ Ready Solutions
What is EcoStruxure?
EcoStruxure Power
Power distribution is changing
The world is getting smarter. Every day, it is becoming more decentralized, decarbonized, and digitized. And as your products become more connected, so do you.
With these innovations come increased demand, new regulations, and an opportunity to improve your existing infrastructure.
That's why it's more important than ever to install equipment, software, and services that will keep everything running smoothly in the present, and prepared for the future.
EcoStruxure Grid
All the Schneider Electric protection, metering, and control devices can be connected to our substation monitoring device.
The human machine interface (HMI) can be installed anywhere within the substation to allow local control and monitoring, independent of any external systems.
The monitoring information and control functions can be scaled to the needs of each customer. Optionally, the HMI control and monitoring functions can be mirrored on a mobile device or tablet through a point-to-point Wi-Fi connection through a wireless access point.
EcoStruxure Asset Advisor
Apps, analytics, and services to improve operations efficiency
Imagine having access to key data about your electrical distribution equipment whenever you need it, along with experienced professionals who help you make better informed decisions.
That's what you get with EcoStruxure Asset Advisor from Schneider Electric connected service.
With EcoStruxure Asset Advisor, you know exactly which assets need to be serviced or replaced to help you better plan your expenses.
Move from reactive to condition-based maintenance
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Breakthroughs in connectivity, sensor technology, and advanced analytics create an opportunity for you to improve your maintenance strategy on new circuit breakers.
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Discover new ways to optimize your critical electrical assets performance and help secure your overall equipment efficiency.
Our EcoStruxure Asset Advisor solution
Connect your new MV circuit breaker to leverage Schneider Electric expertise and analytics to assess the health of your cubicles:
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Cloud based monitoring with timely analysis of raw data sampled in the field
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24/7 support from Connected Service Hub experts
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Unlock the value of data by smart alarming, indicators, and status insights.
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Users are empowered to schedule the right maintenance at the right time.
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Friendly user interface with customizable widgets and smartphone app
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Complaint with strong cybersecurity guidelines to secure product development life cycle
Schneider Electric approaches cybersecurity holistically
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Data is collected through secured gateways.
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Transport of data is secured to help prevent data access or manipulation.
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Your data is hosted in the Schneider Electric Data Center.
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Results are displayed on secured dashboard (reports, diagnostics, and notifications).
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You remain the owner of your data.
Operation Performance |
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Financial Efficiency |
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Reduced Risk |
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Peace of Mind |
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Click here to download the free version of EcoStruxure Asset Advisor.
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