Presentation to KIB-TEK Northern Cyprus (16/11/2005)

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Presentation to KIB-TEK Northern Cyprus(16/11/2005)

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Introductions

• Graham Pryce – International Sales Manager Lucy Switchgear, UK

• Bill Carlyle – Business Development Manager Lucy Switchgear, UK

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Company Background

• Established in 1760 as an iron foundry• Over £50m capital employed supporting the business

-- Lucy Electric Lucy Electric - Lucy Castings- Lucy Castings - Lucy Properties- Lucy Properties

• 100 shareholders both individual and institutional

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Company Structure

W Lucy & Co Ltd

Lucy Electric Group

Lucy Switchgear Lucy Lighting

Lucy Switchgear HQ – Thame, UK

Lucy Switchgear – BanburyPower Isolators Ltd

Lucy Switchgear - Dubai

Saudi Lucy – Saudi Arabia

Crompton Greaves Lucy - India

Lucy Switchgear FZE – Oil

Lucy Switchgear FZE – SF6

Lucy Switchgear – Commercial Office

Lucy Castings

Lucy Properties

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Lucy Switchgear - UK

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Company HQ - Thame

• New in 2005 - £6 million purpose built site in Thame, Oxfordshire.

• Modern Single Floor Manufacturing

• 200 employees

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Thame Activities

• Assembly, configuration, testing of Ring Main Units (RMU)

• Customisation of Low Voltage (LV) panels• Assembly of cast iron pillars• Steel shell configuration• Isolators assembly• Connectors assembly

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Lucy Switchgear - Banbury

– R&D for ground and pole mounted switchgear

– Automation– Manufacturing of pole mounted switchgear –

Rapier RX, Rapier DSB

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Lucy Switchgear FZE

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Lucy Switchgear FZE

• Manufacturing in Dubai since 1997

• Two Lucy Switchgear factories

• Over 200 employees

• Investment in the latest technologies, cutting-edge machinary and CAD software

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Lucy Switchgear FZE - Activities

• Manufacturing

– Medium voltage ring main units– Low voltage distribution equipment– Medium voltage overhead line equipment

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Global Presence

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Global Presence

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Global Network

• Lucy Switchgear has established a global network operating in over 50 countries

• Agents, joint venture associates and trading partners represent Lucy Switchgear products in key areas including the Middle East, the Far East, Europe, Africa, Australasia and South America.

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New SABRE VRN2a

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Sabre VRN2aProduct Description

Outdoor non-extensible ring main unit with 2 ring switches and tee-off vacuum circuit breaker in an SF6 filled enclosure with pressure relief facility

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SABRE VRN2a

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SABRE Comparison

Improved Features• Smaller and lighter• Easier to use• Improved test access

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SABRE VRN2a Main Features

• Vacuum tee off circuit breaker

• Common switching chamber with

sealed SF6 environment

• 12/15.5k/24V versions

• Indoor and Outdoor

• Enhanced electrical performance

• Interlocked for safe operation

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SABRE VRN2a Main Features

• Integral ring cable testing

• Internal arc tested cable boxes

• Side and rear cable access for maximum

operator safety

• Fault passage indicators

• IP54 rated sheet steel housing

• Pre-wired for motor actuation

• Variety of protection options including relay and

TLF

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SABRE VRN2a Options

• Remote operation of ring switches/ CB

• Fault passage indicators

• Intertripping

• Neon indication

• Top entry cable boxes

• Castell interlocks

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SABRE Protection Systems

• Time lag fuse protection (TLF)

• Relay protection

• Live parts are contained within

earthed stainless steel enclosures

• Positive safety interlocks on all

switch positions

• Padlocking facilities for all switch

and selector positions

• Internal ARC tests are carried out in

accordance with IEC and ENA

specifications.

All Sabre units offer a high degree of safety, with customers benefiting from our experience in independent protection systems.

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Environment and Quality

• We are committed to providing products that minimise adverse

environmental impacts and contribute positively to customers’ own

environmental objectives

• We operate a quality management system, which conforms to and exceeds

international requirements of BSEN and ISO 9001:2000

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Sabre VRN2aGeneral Arrangement

NB T-off height 1320mm

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Sabre VRN2a – Technical Specification

• Rated voltage - 15.5kV

• Rated insulation level - 95kV/110kV lightning impulse

• Rated insulation level – 38kV/45kV power frequency

• Rated short time withstand current - 20kA/ 3 sec

• Rated peak withstand current – 50kA

• Internal Arc Relief - gas enclosure, 20kA for 1 sec, in enclosed secondary

substation housing, to fig 4, ENATS 41-36, no additional trunking

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Sabre VRN2a –Technical Specification

• Ring Main Switches Normal Current 630A

• Circuit Breaker Tee-Off Normal Current 250A

• Degree of protection - Outdoor to IP54 (door closed)

• Type tested to ENATS 41-36 issue 2, 2004

• Standard unit suitable for both direct transformer mounting and

freestanding cable connected applications

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Sabre Test Certificate

• IEC 62271 – 103

• IEC 62271 – 100

• IEC 62271 – 102

• IEC 60056

• BS EN 60265 – 1

• BS EN 60129

• BS EN 60694

• BS EN 60298

• ENA TS 41-36

Sabre has been fully certified in accordance with IEC standards:

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Package Substation

A selected Transformer supplier

LUCY RMU LV cabinets

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Compact substation Indoor and Outdoor type

Outdoor

Brick building

Indoor

GRP enclosure

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Automation Products & Systems

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RMU Automation & Retrofit Actuator Solutions

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Automated SABRE VRN2a

• Designed with automation in mind

• Wiring loom standard for both ring switches and indications

• Microprocessor controlled rotary actuator - same for both ring switches

• Simple plug-in installation to front of panel

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Automated Sabre VRN2a

• Easy to remove actuator for manual operation

• CB actuator available as an option

• Fully integrated with Gemini-RTU for remote control & monitoring

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Lucy Retrofit RMU Solutions

• Available on Lucy FRMU, EOS, SCRMU and the latest generation of RMU - the SABRE range

• Retrofit RMU kit also developed for Long & Crawford type T3/ T4GF3 & J3/ J4 (ring switches only)

• Non-intrusive

• Can be retrofitted with the RMU alive

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Lucy Retrofit RMU Solutions

• Single or double actuator ring switch retrofit kits available, including tee-off CB actuator on Sabre RMU & SCRMU

• Standard 24V actuator supply voltage

• Motor control unit for interfacing with the Gemini-RTU or third party RTUs

• Equip RMU with Earth Fault Passage Indicator and core balanced CT

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Automated FRMU

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FRMU & Gemini-RTU

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Automated L&C T3/ T4GF3 RMU

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L&C J3/J4 Retrofit Actuator

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RAPIER OverheadRange

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Rapier Overhead Range

Rapier GX - based on SF6 technology

• GX-M (manual, hook-stick operation)

• GX-RC (local/ remote control via Gemini-RTU)

• GX-S or Sectionaliser (under development)

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Rapier GX Load Break Switch - Features

• Ratings up to 38kV• SF6 gas utilised as both arc

quenching and insulating medium

• Equipped with 3 current transformers and 6 VCT’s in the bushings

• Stainless Steel enclosure sealed for life

• Motor actuator for DA• Overpressure membrane for

internal arc protection

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Rapier GX Load Break Switch - Features (contd)

• Options available include: - Low gas pressure lockout device

- Gas pressure switch

- 3 additional CT’s for SEF

- Manual locking device

- Built-in VT for control cabinet supply

• GX LBS integrated with Gemini-RTU controller (described later)

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Rapier GX Load Break Switch- Benefits

• Field proven LBS performance• Low capital and lifetime costs• Virtually maintenance free• Designed for maximum operator safety• Capable of live line installation• Integrated solution for distribution automation

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Rapier Overhead Range

Rapier RX - based on air break technology

• RX-M (manual down pole or hook-stick operation)

• RX-RC (local/ remote control via Gemini-RTU)

• RX-FS or Fuse Switch

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Problems Associated withOlder Air Break Designs

• Mechanisms would seize up over time due to stiff bearings and corroded main contacts

• Load Break Heads seized up due to complex design

• Braided flexes and joints suffered corrosion

• Significant maintenance over the switches’ lifecycle

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New Features in RX Design

• Low friction, corrosion resistant bearing leading to low maintenance and improved reliability

• Laminated flexes with no corrosive effects. (Tested for 2,000 operations before single lamination broke)

• New simpler design of Arc Chute device for rapid arc extinction when load breaking

• New tungsten tipped contacts so that Fault Make Heads can be fitted as an option

• All key components now stainless steel for corrosion resistance

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New Rapier RX Switch

Arc Chute

Fault Make Head

Laminated Flexes

Pin Bearing

Universal MainContacts

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New RX switch design

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Double Acting Spring Mechanism (DASM)

Closed orhook ends

Overtravel stops

Operatingarm

De-latchingarms

Verticaldrive rod

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Modular Design Approach

Switches can be specified with:

• FMH, LBH or EB• Current ratings of 400, 630 or 800A• Short circuit ratings up to 25kA for 3 seconds• Choice of insulators - traditional ceramic or

polymeric options such as EPDM and Silicone Rubber

• Manual or motorised mechanism• Remotely controlled with RTU and integral

motorised actuator

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Patented Fault Passage Indicator

FPI

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Why consider an RX switch as part of your DA?

• Much improved design so that the RX can be relied upon to be remotely controlled

• Significant price differential with SF6 enclosed switches e.g. £1,000 - £1,500

• No monitoring of SF6 gas pressure

• RX switch considered as a Point of Isolation

• Environmentally friendly “AIR BREAK TECHNOLOGY”

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GEMINI-RTU V2

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Gemini-RTU

• Servo Control of actuator• RTU to manage

communications• DNP3 protocol as standard,

IEC 60870-5-101 and WISP+ optional

• Programmable e.g. Automation sequences

• Expandable digital I/O and current monitoring

• Voltage sensing derived from CVTs

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Gemini-RTU

• 24V battery backup• Battery condition monitoring

- low battery voltage alarm

- deep discharge protection

- configurable on-load battery test

- loss of AC voltage alarm to DC charger unit• Local/ remote operation• Flexible communications media such as radio, Packet

Data, GSM/ GPRS, PSTN, leased lines and fibre optic• Common RTU platform for the pole and ground-mounted

switchgear - can control up to four switching functions

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Gemini-RTU

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Other GEMINI Systems

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Gemini-SCADA Secondary Control System

• PC based SCADA package from CI Technologies

• Lucy Switchgear is a Citect Integration Partner

• Monitoring, data logging and report tasks

• Monitoring of alarm conditions

• User display/ HMI interface

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Gemini-SCADA Secondary Control System

• Tasks can be installed on different machines

• Open and scaleable architecture

• I/O Communications - DNP3 provided as standard protocol

• Networking

• Password security

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Gemini-DCData Concentrator

• Provides distributed processing of secondary nodes

• DNP3 protocol as standard to secondary nodes

• Communications adaptation to corporate networks e.g. low power radio or GSM links to high speed networks

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Gemini-DCData Concentrator/ Bridge

• Product development close to completion (available Jan 2005)

• Provides distributed processing of secondary nodes

• DNP3 protocol as standard to secondary nodes with IEC 60870-5-101 or DNP3 on host port to master SCADA/ RTU

• Communications adaptation to corporate networks e.g. low power radio or GSM links to high speed networks

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System Architectures

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Existing SCADA Systems

Switchgear

Gemini-RTUs

Communications Media

Modems

Existing SCADA or NMS

Modem

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Existing SCADA Systems

• Protocols

Gemini-RTU (host port) DNP3,IEC 60870-5-101

WISP+

Modbus

NB - DNP3 & IEC 60870-5-101 open world standards,

WISP+ Schneider proprietary and Modbus for

industrial applications• Communications

Radio, Packet Data (Paknet), GSM/ GPRS, pilot wire orleased lines, Bluetooth and fibre optic

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Standalone Gemini-SCADA

Switchgear

Gemini-RTUs

Communications Media

Modems

Gemini-SCADA

Modem

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Standalone Gemini-SCADA

• Protocols

Gemini-SCADA DNP3

Gemini-RTU (host port) DNP3

For this system architecture, DNP3 is our preferred

protocol. However, IEC 60870-5-101 is available as

an option.

• Communications

As specified for existing SCADA systems

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Gemini-DC(Data Concentrator/ Bridge)

Gemini-DC

SCADA

NB - DNP3 links throughout

Gemini-RTUs

Repeater

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Gemini-DCData Concentrator/ Bridge• Protocols

Gemini-DC to SCADA DNP3/ IEC 60870-5-101 (serial link)

Gemini-RTU (host port) DNP3• Communications

Low power radio or GSM predominately

NB• Gemini-DC will reside mainly in primary substations

adjacent to primary RTU• Intermediate node acts as a Store/ Forward of

messages to other RTUs. This provides greater transmission coverage

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Automation Project References

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Recent Experience

Eastern Electricity (24-7), UK: Contract for 50 Remote control RMUs - inc. RTU, PakNet Pad and PSU.

Discussing complete installation, commissioning and radio studies.

London Electricity (24-7), UK: 400 RMUs installed fitted with single and double actuators. Pluto units also fitted to some units with PSTN line connection.

S&SE, UK: 500 retrofit automation kits installed comprising actuator and interface control electronics.

Discussing supply and installation of RTU and communications along with actuator simultaneously.

Power Grid, Singapore: 500 remotely controlled RMUs, equipped with actuators and provision for Control Box and with LV control and monitoring terminations.

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Recent Experience (contd)

EAC, Cyprus: 85 RMU retrofit actuators and 10 Rapier RX-RC24s for a remote control pilot project. Rapier RX-RC24 devices are embedded with DNP3 firmware and communications achieved via the GSM network.

Central Networks, UK: Trials of automated FRMUs for Auto-changeover at open point and Auto-open at midpoint. Equipped with Gemini-RTU and Paknet communications. 350 off Rapier RX-RC12’s installed on network.

Northern Ireland Electricity, UK: Trials of Rapier RX-RC12s being remotely controlled using the IEC 60870-5-101 protocol and high power radio communications. 120 off Gemini-RTUs supplied for autorecloser interfaces.

United Utilities, UK: Trial of two automated Rapier RX-RC’s at open points; equipped with Gemini-RTUs and GSM communications.

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End of Presentation

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