What is BS EN 62271-212‒ Compact Equipment Assembly for Distribution Substation about?
BS EN 62271-212 is a part of an international standard that focuses on high-voltage switchgear and controlgear.
BS EN 62271-212 specifies the service conditions, rated characteristics, general structural requirements, and test methods of the assemblies of the main electrical functional units of a high-voltage/low-voltage distribution substation. It applies to the substations that are interconnected, having an alternating current of rated operating voltages above 1 kV and up to and including 52 kV on the high voltage side, service frequency 50 Hz or 60 Hz.
BS EN 62271-212 defines a Compact Equipment Assembly for Distribution Substation (CEADS) that is designed and tested to be a single product with a single serial number and one set of documentation. This assembly is to be cable-connected to the network and intended for installation within an indoor or outdoor closed electrical operating area.
Who is BS EN 62271-212‒ Compact Equipment Assembly for Distribution Substation for?
BS EN 62271-212 on Compact Equipment Assembly for Distribution Substation is useful for:
- Manufactures of high voltage switchgear and controlgear
- Suppliers, dealers, and importers of high voltage switchgear and controlgear
- Installers and service providers for high voltage switchgear and controlgear
- Test houses
Why should you use BS EN 62271-212‒Compact Equipment Assembly for Distribution Substation?
A high-voltage/low-voltage distribution substation is constructed by installing the main electrical components (high-voltage switchgear, distribution transformer) and the corresponding low-voltage distribution panels, within a closed electrical operating area.
BS EN 62271-212 covers design and construction requirements and test methods applicable to the different types of Compact Equipment Assembly for Distribution Substation (CEADS). In addition to the specified characteristics, it also considers the specification concerning the protection of persons, both operators, and the general public.
BS EN 62271-212 provides you with the information regarding CEADS that helps you for switching and control for the operation of the high-voltage circuit(s), gives protection of the high-voltage/low-voltage transformer functional unit, high-voltage/low-voltage transformation, as well as the switching and control for the operation and protection of the low-voltage feeders.
What’s changed since the last update?
BS EN 62271-212:2017 supersedes BS EN 50532:2010, which is withdrawn.
