System commisioning and
decommisioning
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Power Xpert
®
UX with W-VACi
circuit breaker 6063308 G01 01 14 July 2011 www.eaton.com
5 System commisioning and
decommisioning
The complete procedure is beyond the scope of this
manual. This paragraph deals with a number of general
points.
5.1
Commissioning
Following manufacture and factory testing, acceptance
testing can take place on the basis of the IEC 62271-200
standard.
Acceptance testing can be carried out in the Eaton
factory or on site, in the presence of the client and/or an
independent testing authority
5.1.1
Acceptance testing
Acceptance testing involves:
Electrical checking of closing and opening at the
prescribed normal, maximum and minimum
permitted auxiliary voltage.
Checking the operation of auxiliary contacts, relays,
coils and meters.
Wiring checks.
Measuring of contact resistance values in the
primary circuit.
Withstand voltage testing of the secondary circuit
(except the spring charging and closing motor coils).
Withstand voltage testing of the primary circuit.
Visual inspection to establish whether the materials
and installation are in accordance with
specifications.
5.1.2
Inspections
After the installation has been set up, and no loads are
connected physical inspection should be carried out and
will include the following:
Measurement of voltage losses on the busbar
connections fitted on site.
Checking mechanical interlocks and satisfactory
insertion and withdrawal of the withdrawable units.
Checking installed continuous wiring to confirm that
it is in accordance with specifications and drawings.
Applying power to the installation in accordance with
the IEC standards 62271-200 and 62271-1
The following points are not inspected:
Civil engineering work.
The connections of main and auxiliary cables
(unless carried out by or under the responsibility of
Eaton).
Materials outside the scope of Eaton’s supply.
5.1.3
Handover
Following this inspection, handover of the installation can
take place.
WARNING
Eaton cannot be responsible for actions carried
out after handover.
5.2
Decommissioning
5.2.1
Dismantling
WARNING
Prior to dismantling, ensure that the entire
installation is dead (primary and secondary).
WARNING
The withdrawable units are not designed for field
dismantling and should be returned to Eaton
complete and as removed from the switchgear.
The following safety measures must be taken when
dismantling the switchgear
During dismantling use protective equipment such
as safety goggles, gloves, protective footwear and
dust hoods.
Watch out for sharp edges.
Use suitable and safe tools.
5.2.2
Disposal
Power Xpert
®
switchgear should be disposed of in an
environmentally responsible manner. Substances and
materials arising from dismantling should be destroyed,
re-used or disposed of in accordance with the regulations
currently in force.
The following table gives a list of materials that may be
found in Power Xpert
®
switchgear.
All materials used in the manufacture of the Power
Xpert
®
UX switchgear can be recycled. No toxic or
harmful products are generated in the normal use of the
switchgear.