Ring Main Unit

Future-proof due to SF6-free

Designed on the basis of specific customer enquiries for a complete replacement for gas-insulated switchgear systems, the new NATUS Type NES-F-RK ring cable switchgear system has been developed using airtight technology for operating voltages of up to 12 kV.

Potential applications for the system include secondary energy distribution, and the product is distinguished by its modern maintenance concept combined with extremely compact dimensions.

Outlets for cables, transformers and motors can be provided using a fully-featured, extendable circuit breaker switch, including transducer and protection device. A generously-dimensioned secondary control chamber offers features for the most sophisticated demands regarding customer-specific instrumentation & control engineering requirements.

NATUS benefits

  • In-house development and manufacture
  • Type-tested and arc-tested in accordance with IEC 62271-200 (EN 62271-200 / VDE 0671-200)
  • 12kV / 630A / 25kA;1s
  • Availability classification: LSC1
  • Arc resistance classification: IAC AFLR
  • Pressure release through individual absorber
  • Highly compact dimensions despite airtight design
    • Width: 1,200 mm
    • Field depth, not including doors: 800 mm
    • Field height with absorber: 2,000 mm
    • Field height with base frame & absorber: 2,400 mm
  • Installation of protective transformers with protective device possible
  • Very large low-voltage space for installation of secondary devices (I&C and safety) with customer-specific design
  • Cable connections possible by means of
    • plug-in system (e.g. Pfisterer Connex size 1)
    • Standard sealing end
  • Integrated cable testing system available, cable testing possible without removing the medium-voltage cable or opening the control panel
  • Typical applications for output (modular circuit breaker design)
    • Motor
    • Transformer
    • Cable

Design features and classification under standard IEC 62271-200

Busbar system  Single
Operational availability category LSC 1
Internal arc resistance classification IAC AFLR

Switchgear-system

12 kV

 

Rated Values

max.

 

Rated voltage

12

kV

Rated power-frequency withstand voltage

28 kV / 1 min

 

Rated lightning impulse withstand voltage

60

kV

Rated short-time withstand current

25 kA / 1 s

 

Rated impulse current

63

kA

Rated short circuit period

630

A

Protection class

IP 3X

  

Internal arc resistance classification

AFLR 25 kA / 1 s