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    AS 62271.201-2008

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    High-voltage switchgear and controlgear AC insulation-enclosed switchgear and controlgear for rated voltages above 1 kV and up to and including 52 kV

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    Superseded date:  22-11-2019

    Language(s):  English

    Published date:  01-01-2008

    Publisher:  Standards Australia

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    1 - AS 62271.201-2008 High-voltage switchgear and control gear - Part 201: AC insulation-enclosed switchgear and contolgear for rated voltages above 1 kV and up to and including 52 kV
    4 - PREFACE
    6 - CONTENTS
    9 - 1 General
    9 - 1.1 Scope
    9 - 1.2 Normative references
    11 - 2 Normal and special service conditions
    11 - 3 Terms and definitions
    17 - 4 Ratings
    17 - 4.1 Rated voltage (Ur)
    18 - 4.2 Rated insulation level
    18 - 4.3 Rated frequency (fr)
    18 - 4.4 Rated normal current and temperature rise
    18 - 4.5 Rated short-time withstand current (Ik)
    18 - 4.6 Rated peak withstand current (Ip)
    18 - 4.7 Rated duration of short circuit (tk)
    19 - 4.8 Rated supply voltage of closing and opening devices and of auxiliary and control circuits (Ua)
    19 - 4.9 Rated supply frequency of operating devices and of auxiliary and control circuits
    19 - 4.10 Rated pressure of compressed gas supply for insulation and/or operation
    19 - 5 Design and construction
    19 - 5.1 Requirements for liquids in switchgear and controlgear
    19 - 5.2 Requirements for gases in switchgear and controlgear
    20 - 5.3 Earthing of switchgear and controlgear
    21 - 5.4 Auxiliary and control equipment
    21 - 5.5 Dependent power closing
    21 - 5.6 Stored energy closing
    21 - 5.7 Independent manual operation
    21 - 5.8 Operation of releases
    21 - 5.9 Low- and high-pressure interlocking and monitoring devices
    21 - 5.10 Nameplates
    23 - 5.11 Interlocking devices
    23 - 5.12 Position indication
    23 - 5.13 Degrees of protection by enclosures
    24 - 5.14 Creepage distances
    24 - 5.15 Gas and vacuum tightness
    24 - 5.16 Liquid tightness
    24 - 5.17 Flammability
    24 - 5.18 Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC)
    24 - 5.101 Internal fault
    25 - 5.102 Insulation enclosure
    28 - 5.103 Compartments
    30 - 5.104 Removable parts
    30 - 5.105 Provisions for dielectric tests on cables
    31 - 6 Type tests
    31 - 6.1 General
    32 - 6.2 Dielectric tests
    36 - 6.3 Radio interference voltage (r.i.v.) test
    36 - 6.4 Measurement of the resistance of circuits
    37 - 6.5 Temperature-rise tests
    38 - 6.6 Short-time withstand current and peak withstand current tests
    39 - 6.7 Verification of the protection
    40 - 6.8 Tightness tests
    40 - 6.9 Electromagnetic compatibility tests (EMC)
    40 - 6.10 Additional tests on auxiliary and control circuits
    40 - 6.101 Verification of making and breaking capacities
    41 - 6.102 Mechanical operation tests
    41 - 6.103 Pressure withstand test for gas-filled compartments
    42 - 6.104 Tests to prove the protection of persons against electric shock
    43 - 6.105 Internal arcing test
    44 - 6.106 Thermal stability test
    44 - 6.107 Humidity test
    45 - 7 Routine tests
    45 - 7.1 Dielectric tests on the main circuit
    45 - 7.2 Tests on auxiliary and control circuits
    46 - 7.3 Measurement of the resistance of the main circuit
    46 - 7.4 Tightness test
    46 - 7.5 Design and visual checks
    46 - 7.101 Partial discharge measurement
    46 - 7.102 Mechanical operation tests
    46 - 7.103 Pressure tests of gas-filled compartments
    46 - 7.104 Tests of auxiliary electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic devices
    47 - 7.105 Tests after erection on site
    47 - 7.106 Measurement of fluid condition after filling on site
    47 - 8 Guide to the selection of insulation-enclosed switchgear and controlgear for service
    48 - 8.1 Selection of rated values
    48 - 8.2 Selection of design and construction
    50 - 8.3 Internal arc classification
    55 - 9 Information to be given with enquiries, tenders and orders
    55 - 9.101 Information to be given with enquiries and orders
    56 - 9.102 Information to be given with tenders
    56 - 10 Rules for transport, storage, erection and maintenance
    56 - 10.1 Conditions during transport, storage and erection
    56 - 10.2 Installation
    57 - 10.3 Operation
    57 - 10.4 Maintenance
    57 - 11 Safety
    57 - 11.101 Procedures
    57 - 11.102 Internal arc aspects
    57 - 12 Influence of the product on the environment
    59 - Annex A (normative) Internal fault – Method for testing the insulation-enclosed switchgear and controlgear under conditions of arcing due to an internal fault
    73 - Annex B (normative) Partial discharge measurement
    78 - Annex C (normative) Humidity test
    82 - Annex D (informative) Protection grades
    84 - Bibliography

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    Specifies requirements for factory-assembled insulation-enclosed switchgear and controlgear for alternating current of rated voltages above 1 kV and up to and including 52 kV for indoor installation and for service frequencies up to and including 60 Hz.

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    Committee EL-007
    Document Type Standard
    Publisher Standards Australia
    Status Superseded
    Superseded By
    Supersedes

    History - (Show below) - (Hide below)

    First published as AS 2264-1979.Second edition 1985.Third edition 1995.Revised and redesignated as AS 62271.201-2008. Originated as AS 2264-1979. Previous edition 1995. Revised and redesignated as AS 62271.201-2008.

    Standards Referenced By This Book - (Show below) - (Hide below)

    AS 4243-1994 Additional requirements for enclosed switchgear and controlgear from 1 kV to 72.5 kV to be use in severe climatic conditions
    AS 62271.100-2005 High-voltage switchgear and controlgear High-voltage alternating current circuit-breakers (IEC 62271-100, Ed. 1.1 (2003) MOD)
    AS 1931.1-1996 High-voltage test techniques - General definitions and test requirements
    AS 1852.151-1988 International electrotechnical vocabulary - Electric and magnetic devices
    AS 60270-2001 High-voltage test techniques - Partial discharge measurements
    AS/NZS 60265.1:2001 High-voltage switches Switches for rated voltages above 1 kV and less than 52 kV (IEC 60265-1:1998, MOD) (Reconfirmed 2016)
    AS 60470-2001 High-voltage alternating current contactors and contactor-based motor starters (Reconfirmed 2015)
    AS 2650-2005 Common specifications for high-voltage switchgear and controlgear standards (IEC 60694 Ed.2.2(2002) MOD)
    AS 1852.441-1985 International electrotechnical vocabulary - Switchgear, controlgear and fuses
    AS 62271.102-2005 High voltage switchgear and controlgear Alternating current disconnectors and earthing switches (IEC 62271-102, Ed.1.0(2003) MOD)

    Standards Referencing This Book - (Show below) - (Hide below)

    AS 2067-2008 Substations and high voltage installations exceeding 1 kV a.c.
    AS 2067:2016 Substations and high voltage installations exceeding 1 kV a.c.
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