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SAFERING XT/SAFEPLUS XT
The following equipment are needed:
• SF
6
gas bottle/Cylinder with new and clean gas in
accordance with IEC 60376
• Manometer and reduction valve
• Bottle for recovery of SF
6
/air mixture
• Adapter and pressure measuring device
It is important that the pressure measuring device shows
absolute pressure. If you have a pressure measuring device
showing over-pressure.
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13. Pressure indicator
Pointer in green area -
A
unit has sufficient pressure.
Pointer in red area -
B
pressure is too low.
Contact consultations
A
B
SafeRing XT/SafePlus XT is usually supplied with a pressure
indicator in the form of a manometer. Additionally, it is
possible to fit a device for an electric signal if the pressure
is low. This requires auxiliary voltage supply.
13.1 Gas pressure
SafeRing / SafePlus contain SF6 gas with a nominal pressure
of 1,3 bar absolute at 20
o
C.
SafeRing XT/SafePlus XT are «sealed for life» and fitted with
a temperature-compensated pressure indicator.
WARNING!
Operation when pressure is too low
(pointer in red area):
If pointer is in red area, the operation of the switchgear
can not be done under live conditions
(voltage on). SF6 gas needs to be topped up according to
instruction and the filling table on next page before
operation can be done under live conditions.
WARNING!
Replenishment of SF6 gas in SafeRing XT/ SafePlus XT
Potential risk!
Operators must be trained and qualified for SF6 gas
handling
SafeRing XT/SafePlus XT can also be supplied with
Manometer with Electrical contacts for alarm and Tripping
SafeRing XT/SafePlus XT can also be supplied with a Digital
pressure indicator. By using this device Remotely pressure
can be measured with the help of mobile applications.
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Figure 13.1
Standard Manometer
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Figure 13.2
Digital Manometer
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Figure 13.3
Standard Manometer
with electrical contacts