Digital technology for switchboards. The key to a new age in switchboard design

• Published in: 14th International Conference and Exhibition on Electricity Distribution (CIRED 1997 - Distributing Power for the Millennium) pp. 1.31.1 - 1.31.5
• Main Authors: Aufermann, A, Dullni, E, Johanning, H
• Format: Conference Proceeding
• Language: English
• Published: London IEE 1997
• Subjects: Applied sciences; Connection and protection apparatus; Control engineering computing; Control of electric power systems; Electrical engineering. Electrical power engineering; Exact sciences and technology; Insulation and insulating coatings; Packaging; Power engineering computing; Power system management, operation and economics; Protection apparatus; Switchgear; power system protection; gas-insulated core module; packaging; vacuum circuit breakers; maintenance-free operation; switchboard design; programmable switchbay control unit; standardisation; flexibility; digital switchgear technology; ZX1 switchboard; power system control; stainless steel enclosure; gas insulated switchgear; Digital system; Switchgear; Measurement sensor; Electrical equipment; Programmable instrument; Protective switchgear; Monitoring control system
• ISBN: 9780852966747; 0852966741
• ISSN: 0537-9989
• DOI: 10.1049/cp:19970470

This paper describes how the use of modern information techniques the standard fitting of a freely programmable switchbay control unit and the use of modern sensors have led to the extensively standardised switchboard ZX1 with secondary systems being type tested for the first time. The new switchboard technology with a stainless steel enclosed, gas-insulated core module, together with the use of vacuum circuit breakers, guarantees extensive freedom from maintenance. A high degree of standardisation without impairment of flexibility for the user significantly shortens planning, assembly and commissioning time. (5 pages)