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Whether you generate, distribute or use electrical power - in todays economic climate you need a cost-effective solution which is reliable, safe and easy to use.

Schneider Electrics PIX range fulfills these demands - from the simplest to the most complex processes. PIX is highly flexible switchgear that can meet the demands of your specific application. We have designed PIX for public and industrial networks, power plants and infrastructure as well as for marine and offshore applications.

The Key Link for all your Distributions Needs

PIX withdrawable, single or double busbar switchgear provides versatile configurations up to 24 kV. It can be supplied in many different designs fitted with circuit breakers or contactors, using either vacuum or SF6 switching technology.

The innovative PIX family is based on a winning combination of our time-proven design features, robust components and 100 years of collective experience gained from our factories all over the world.

A Comprehensive Range for All Your Needs PIX Family: Indoor - Air Insulated - Withdrawable - IEC 62271- 200 - LSC 2B-PM - IAC for 1 sec

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CUSTOMER BENEFITS Compact, versatile and highly reliable

designs

Choice of vacuum or SF6 switching

technology

Wide range of applications

Enhanced operator safety

Common appearance and operation

Product locally customized

Cubicle Busbar System

Rated Voltage Up to kV

Rated Short Circuit Up to kA

Rated Current Up to A

Switching Technology

PIX Compact

Single 17.5 31.5 2,500 Vacuum

PIX Single 17.5 40 4,000 Vacuum/SF6Single 24 31.5 2,500 Vacuum/SF6

PIX High Single 17.5 50 5,000 Vacuum

PIX MCC Single 7.2 50 400 Vacuum contactor

PIX 2B Double 17.5 25 3,150 Vacuum

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Characterised by intrinsic safety features combined with the highest levels of service continuity

Standards

PIX is fully type-tested switchgear compliant with the latest IEC 62271-200 standard.

PIX is defined as follows: Partition Metallic (PM): it is provided with metallic shutters and partitions between adjacent compartments.

Loss of Service Continuity (LSC) 2B: service of the main busbar and of the cable compartment are ensured when normal maintenance operations are carried out in one of the compartments of the main circuit (e.g. circuit-breaker compartment). PIX meets the highest levels of service continuity.

Internal Arc Classified (IAC) A FL(R): it is accessible from the front, side and rear with a 1 second rating in all compartments.

In addition, PIXs design meets or exceeds most national specifications. Please contact us for more details.

A Reference in High Specification Applications

PIX is approved in a wide range of applications with high specifications. For example in Oil, Gas and Petrochemical (onshore and floating installation) applications, PIX is on Shells approved supplier list, as well as on the lists of many other national and international oil companies. PIX is also included in Chevrons preferred supplier agreement.

Safety

The PIX range has been specially designed to maximize operator safety and service continuity.

All operations are carried out from the front of the equipment with compartment doors closed. A comprehensive range of interrogative me-chanical interlocks prevent operational errors and are designed to prevent operating levers being inserted, unless it is safe to do so.

Easy Access to all Compartments

PIX has been designed for front access to minimize space requirements. The functional design of front panels affords easy access to the separate compartments within the cubicles. In addition, internal partitions can be quickly and

easily removed to facilitate access for installation, cabling and commissioning, as well as for inspection and maintenance.

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PIX Compact

PIX Compact is the latest addition to our Medium Voltage family, mirroring all the construction characteristics of the stan-dard version. PIX is defined as follows:

This specific version has been optimized for the low ratings of the Primary Distribution range - up to 17.5 kV / 31.5 kA / 2,500 A.

PIX Compact can be equipped with vacuum circuit-breaker and contactors.

Integrating many of the proven components from the PIX range, it has all the intrinsic features of the standard version: high reliability and quality.

All operations can be carried out directly from the front of the unit, as on all PIX cubicles.

Compact dimensions start with a 600 mm wide cubicle for ratings up to 1,250 A. Rated cur-rents of 2,500 A are achieved in a 800 mm width cubicle, for both voltage levels i.e. 12 kV and 17.5 kV.

This is a truly compact and cost effective solution for all your low rating applications.

High Safety Levels

PIX Compact is designed using the latest tech-niques to ensure that the highest levels of opera-tor safety are always maintained.

Fully tested to all the latest IEC standards Highest levels of Internal Arc Classification Rigid cubicle construction and rising door/cover design.

Choice of arc ducts or arc deflectors Intuitive interlocking and clearly visible indicators

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Technical CharacteristicsRated voltage kV 12 17.5

Rated power frequency withstand voltage kV 28 38

Rated lightning impulse withstand voltage kV peak 75 95

Rated frequency Hz 50/60 50/60

Rated short time withstand current kA - 3s 25/31.5 25/31.5

Rated peak withstand current kA peak 65/82 65/82

Rated continous current - busbar - cubicle

Up to A Up to A

2,500 2,500

2,500 2,500

Earthing switch making capacity kA peak 82 82

Internal arc withstand according to IEC 62271-200 - AFL(R)

kA - 1s 25/31.5 25/31.5

Degree of protection IP3X/IP4X IP3X/IP4X

DimensonsWidth mm 600 up to 1,250 A

800 up to 2,500 A

Depth mm 1,550/1,750*

Height (with LV cabinet 735 mm) mm 2,300

* 1,750 mm (extended depth) for specific options as 2 cable CTs and/or Busbar CT

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PIX Standard

PIX standard is the core switchgear of the family.

PIX is produced in our regional manufactur-ing centers and customized throughout the world, to match our clients local needs and expectations.

PIX has been fully tested according to the latest IEC 62271-200. PIX is both flexible and adaptable with a wide range of ratings and options.

PIX is in operation in power stations, utili-ties, infrastructure, oil & gas, mining and metals and in other industrial applications on all five continents - with many thousands of references confirming PIX as the trusted solution.

PIX Marine

Marine and offshore applications require high power, performance and availability under harsh environmental conditions (vibration, inclination and shocks).

To meet these requirements, we have extended our PIX medium voltage switchgear range with a Marine ver-sion called PIX V up to 17.5 kV. The PIX V technical characteristics are equivalent to PIX.

PIX V is designed and tested to meet the requirements of the following classification authorities: BV, RINA and LRS.

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Main Components

1 Low voltage compartment

2 Circuit breaker3 Busbars4 Automatic shutters5 Earthing switch6 Current transformers7 Cable connections8 Voltage transformers

* With forced ventilation. For higher characteristics, please refer to PIX High ** up to 3,100 mm with optional equipment for internal arc containment or gas evacuation

Technical CharacteristicsRated voltage kV 12 17.5 24

Rated power frequency withstand voltage kV 28 38 50

Rated lightning impulse withstand voltage kV peak 75 95 125

Rated short time withstand current - 3s up to kA 40 40 31.5

Rated peak withstand current up to kA 100/125 100/125 80

Internal arc classification IAC A FL(R) - 1s up to kA 40 40 31.5

Rated frequency Hz 50/60

Rated current - busbar - C.B. cubicle - contactor cubicle

up to kA 3,150/4,000* 3,150/4,000* 400

3,150/4,000* 3,150/4,000* -

2,500 2,500 -

Degree of protection IP3X or IP4X

Standards IEC (ANSI version available)

Dimensions depending on cubicle type (contactor / vacuum or SF6 circuit breaker), rated current and voltage.Width mm from 650 to 1000

Height mm from 2,130 to 2,330**

Depth mm from 1,405 to 1,605

Rated Environmental Conditions of PIX VAmbient temperature

Up to 45C (depending on classification rules)

Vibration Frequency range 2 to 13.2 Hz with 1 mm amplitude 0.7 g in the frequency range 13.2 to 100 Hz

Inclination - Dynamic 22.5C per period 10 s./ 15 mm - Static 22.5C on all faces

Shock Vertical, transversal, longitudinal, according to military rules

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Vacuum or SF6 Switching: Its up to you!

PIX is fully type-tested switchgear compliant with the latest IEC 62271-200 standard.

Schneider Electrics renowned experience in the development of Vacuum and SF6 switching technology means there is always a solution for your applications.

The PIX range of circuit breaker cubicles can be fitted with circuit breakers or fused contac-tors, mounted on a withdrawable carriage with disconnecting contacts: HVX vacuum circuit breakers, fitted with an innovative and low-maintenance spring operating mechanism and Schneider Electrics latest range of vacuum interrupters.

FPX SF6 circuit breakers combining two breaking techniques for more reliability: thermal expansion and auto-pneumatic puffing.

CVX fused vacuum contactor, specifically developed for switching motors, transformers or capacitive loads.

GFX fused SF6 contactor.

PIX can also be fitted with: UTX withdrawable disconnector LTRi fixed disconnector (available with fuses) MTX withdrawable metering unit

The following optional functions are also available:

HVX circuit breakers tested for Generator Switching Duty to IEEE standard C37.013

Thermal imaging for busbars and cable connections

IS fault current limiter ILIS - Internal arc detection system Extensive range of control and protection schemes

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Manufacturing world-class vacuum interrupters

World-class vacuum switching technology

HVXvacuum circuit breaker for PIX standard, PIX Compact and PIX High

CVX 12fused vacuum contactor

UTXDisconnector link

FPXSF6 circuit breaker for PIX Standard

CVX 7fused vacuum contactor

MTXMetering device

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PIX MCC

With todays large and medium-sized industrial installations using MV motors to drive their plants, the controlgear must provide maximum reliability and minimum down time. To meet these specific requirements, PIX MCC supplements our PIX switchgear range.

The PIX MCC is a slimline design which lines up directly with the PIX range without interface cubicles. The design philosophy and operation are similar to the PIX switch-gear range, helping reduce training time and minimize the risk of improper use. The combination of PIX & PIX MCC provides the total solution for power plants, process plants and Oil & Gas applications.

Extensive Features

Combining many of the standard PIX family features, the PIX MCC offers the following high-lights: Easy access front or rear, top and bottom main cabling

Electrically held or latched contactors Up to 1 million switching operations GemStart 5: Intelligent Control & Protection BS or DIN type main circuit fuses Full 1 second IAC rating (including the truck compartment)*. A FL(R)

Slimline cubicle construction

Intelligent Control and Protection

Schneider Electrics intelligent control and protection device, GemStart 5, when com-bined with PIX MCC provides class leading performance for MV motor control centers. This combination is ideal for integration into an overall process control solution.

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* Cable compartment is fuse protected

Main Components

1 LV compartment with GemStart 5 interface

2 Fused vacuum contactor truck

3 Earthing switch4 Current transformers5 Automatic shutters6 Busbar compartment

Technical CharacteristicsRated voltage kV 3.6 7.2Power frequency withstand voltage kV 12 20(30)Impulse withstand voltage (BIL) kVp 40 60Rated frequency Hz 50/60 50/60Degree of protection (optional)

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BusbarsMaximum rated current (with fan cooling)

up to A 3150 (4,000)

3150 (4,000)

Rated short time withstand current 3s. kA rms up to 40/50 up to 40/50Rated peak withstand current kAp 100/125 100/125

Fused contactor unitRated thermal current A depending on fuse typeNominal operating voltage kV 3.3 6.6Maximum motor rating kW 1,400 2,700Maximum transformer rating kVA 2,600 3,100Maximum capacitor bank rating kVAr 1,300 1,700

ContactorRated current (AC4 duty) A 400 400

Earthing switchShort time withstand current 1s/3s kA rms 6 6Peak making current kAp 15 15

DimensionsWidth mm 400 400Depth up to 40 kA 50 kA

mm 1,405 1,490

1,405 1,490

Height mm 2,130/2,330 2,130/2,330

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PIX HighHeavy industrial process plants as well as power generating plants require a depend-able supply of high power energy to ensure continuity of service.

To meet these demanding needs, Schneider Electric includes a high performance version within the PIX switchgear range: PIX High, designed specifically for high rated applica-tions

Enhanced DesignIn addition to the functions of PIX standard, PIX high is enhanced with the following ratings: Up to 17.5 kV, 95 kV BIL, 50 kA for 3 sec with continuous ratings up to 5,000 A.

High EfficiencySpace efficiency is ensured by class leading switchgear dimensions - up to 2,500 A in an 800 mm wide cubicle and back-to-wall installations. Safety at all times

Safety is never compromised - PIX High has the highest levels of Internal Arc Classification - 50 kA for 1 second in all compartments, without the use of detection devices.

Pressure relief is always at the top of the cubicle and either arc ducts or arc deflectors can be fitted.

Ventilation openings are restricted to the top and rear of the cubicle, ensuring there is no possibility of any arc venting towards the operator.

Personnel can be confident that their safety is assured under all operating conditions.

A Wide Range of Applications

PIX High is used in a wide range of high power applications including power genera-tion (nuclear, conventional and renewable). PIX High has successfully passed the most demanding seismic testing, making it suit-able for future nuclear plants. These tests include: CST 74.C.022.04, HN 20-E-53, RCC-E B4000

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* for high currents, fan cooling is recommended

PIX-High with withdrawable HVX circuit breaker

Technical CharacteristicsRated voltage kV 12 17.5Rated power frequency withstand voltage kV 28 38Rated lightning impulse withstand voltage kV peak 75/95 95Rated frequency Hz 50/60 50/60Rated short time withstand current kA - 3s 50 50Rated peak withstand current kA peak 125 125Rated continous current* - busbar - cubicle

A A

5,000 5,000

5,000 5,000

Earthing switch making capacity kA peak 125 125Internal arc withstand according to IEC 62271-200

kA - 1s 50 50

Degree of protection IP4X IP4X

DimensionsWidth mm 800/1,000Depth (overall) mm 1,490Height (with LV cabinet 630 mm) mm 2,330Height (overall with cooling/arc deflectors) mm 2,800Height (with gas absorber or gas evacuation tunnel)

mm 3,100

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PIX Double Busbar Energy supply without outages is guaranteed with PIX 2B double busbar switchgear.

The design combines all the technolo-gies and components of the single busbar design - with the added advantages of a double busbar switchboard.

Network Availability Network continuity is assured by utilizing separate disconnector switches for each busbar, allowing power to be transferred from one busbar to another without inter-ruption. Moreover the PIX 2B switchboards can be extended at both ends without a busbar outage.

Safety & Ease of Operation

PIX 2B utilizes a robust metal cubicle con-struction with compartments segregated by earthed metal panels. Each compart-ment incorporates independent pressure relief vents and maintains separation of gas exhaust to avoid the pollution of other compartments.

Ease of Access PIX 2B allows easy access to all main swiching devices, including circuit breaker and both disconnecting switches. It also provides clear visibility of switch positions during operation and quick access for main-tenance.

* 42 kV in accordance with some national standards ** 31.5 kA - 1s on request

For more information on our PIX range, please contact us.

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Technical CharacteristicsRated voltage kV 12 17.5Impulse withstand voltage BIL kVp 75 95Power frequency withstand voltage 50 Hz - 1 mm kV 28 38/42*Rated frequency Hz 50/60 50/60Rated short time withstand current up to kA - 3s 31.5 31.5Rated peak withstand current up to kAp 80 80Max. rated current - busbar (higher values on request) - cubicle

A A

3,150 3,150

3,150 3,150

Earthing switch making capacity kAp 80 80Internal arc withstand current according to IEC 61271-200 kA - 1s 25** 25**Accessibility and service continuity according to IEC 61271-200 LSC2B-PM LSC2B-PMDegree of protection IP3X/IP4X IP3X/IP4X

DimensionsWidth up to 2,000 A / 3,150 A mm 750/1,000 750/1,000Depth mm 2,000 2,000Height mm 3,100 3,100

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