EK6 earthing switch and SW71 solid-insulated RMU component range
MV switchgear auxiliary components

Earthing Switch & RMU Components

Compare EK6 indoor earthing switch and SW71 solid-insulated RMU core configurations for medium-voltage switchgear. Review ratings, drawings, mechanical interfaces and project RFQ inputs.

Earthing switch and RMU core

Product Configurations

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EK6 indoor earthing switch assembly for MV switchgear

EK6 Indoor Earthing Switch

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SW71 solid-insulated RMU core assembly

SW71 Solid-Insulated RMU Core

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EK6 configuration data

EK6 Indoor Earthing Switch Ratings and Drawings

Use the EK6(KN15A)-12/31.5 ratings and three drawing views to compare the electrical duty, mounting arrangement and operating interface for an indoor earthing-switch application.

EK6 rating schedule

Rated voltage 12 kV
Short-time withstand current 31.5 kA
Short-circuit duration 4 s
Short-circuit closing / peak withstand 80 kA / 80 kA
Power-frequency withstand 42 kV (1 min)
Lightning impulse withstand 75 kV
Mechanical life 3000 operations

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EK6 earthing switch arrangement drawing
Arrangement drawing
EK6 earthing switch mounting drawing
Mounting drawing
EK6 earthing switch dimension matrix
Dimension matrix

SW71 configuration data

SW71 Solid-Insulated RMU Core Unit Data

Compare the SW71 circuit-breaker, load-switch and switch-fuse unit paths with the equipment outline. Include the selected unit type, electrical duties, primary interface and enclosure arrangement in the RFQ.

SW71 unit configuration schedule

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Item CB unit Load switch unit Switch-fuse unit
Rated voltage 12 kV 12 kV 12 kV
Rated current 630 / 1250 A 630 / 1250 A Fuse-dependent
Power-frequency withstand 42 kV 42 kV 42 kV
Lightning impulse withstand 75 kV 75 kV 75 kV
Short-time withstand 20 (25) / 45 kA 20 (25) / 45 kA —
Peak withstand 50 (63) kA 50 (63) kA —
Internal arc fault test 20 (25) / 0.5 s 20 (25) / 0.5 s —
Partial discharge ≤10 pC ≤10 pC —
Mechanical endurance, CB / load switch 10000 10000 10000
Disconnector / grounding switch 3000 3000 3000

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SW71 solid-insulated RMU core outline drawing
Equipment outline drawing

Engineering selection inputs

Engineering Selection Inputs

Coordinate the electrical duty, switching function, mechanical envelope, operating interface, interlocks, drawings, documents and delivery scope before quotation.

Switchgear component assembly and inspection work area
Assembly and inspection are coordinated to the selected switchgear component, confirmed interface and document package.
  1. 01

    Define electrical and switching duty

    Specify the panel or RMU application, system voltage, frequency, rated current, short-circuit duty and selected switching unit.

  2. 02

    Align mechanical and operating interfaces

    Provide the mounting face, phase spacing, terminal direction, operating position, clearances, operating handle or mechanism and interlock.

  3. 03

    Complete documentation and delivery scope

    Include the GA or SLD, interface drawing, nameplate or photos, applicable standard, inspection documents, quantity, destination, packing and schedule.

Technical Selection FAQ

Engineering and procurement guidance for EK6 earthing switch and SW71 solid-insulated RMU core selection, interfaces and quotation inputs.

What is the difference between an earthing switch and a solid-insulated RMU core?

An earthing switch provides the grounding function within a switchgear arrangement. A solid-insulated RMU core integrates the primary switching and insulation path for a selected circuit-breaker, load-switch or switch-fuse unit. The required interfaces and operating duties are therefore different.

What information is needed to select an EK6 earthing switch?

Provide the panel type, system voltage and short-circuit duty, mounting face, phase spacing, terminal direction, operating position, handle or mechanism interface, interlock requirement, drawing or photos, quantity and destination.

How should an SW71 RMU unit path be selected?

Identify the circuit-breaker, load-switch or switch-fuse unit, rated current, insulation and short-circuit duties, primary interface, phase layout, operating sequence, enclosure clearance, cable direction and required documents.

What should be included in an earthing switch or RMU component RFQ?

Send the selected EK6 or SW71 path, switchgear application, electrical duties, mechanical and interlock interfaces, current drawing or nameplate photos, quantity, destination, packing, inspection-document requirements and delivery schedule.

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Engineering RFQ inputs

  • Switchgear application, system voltage and frequency
  • Selected EK6 or SW71 configuration and SW71 unit type
  • Rated current, insulation and short-circuit duties
  • Mounting, terminal, phase-spacing and clearance interface
  • Operating handle or mechanism, sequence and interlock
  • Drawings, documents, quantity, destination and schedule

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