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SIERS 2.0 Siemens Integrated Electrical Racking System Instruction Manual Contact Information Field service operation and warranty issues Siemens can provide competent, well-trained field service representa- tives to provide technical guidance and advisory assistance for the installation, overhaul, repair, and maintenance of Siemens equipment, processes, and systems.
SIERS 2.0 Siemens Integrated Electrical Racking System Instruction Manual Receiving and Inspection When the equipment is received, follow the instructions for receiving, handling, inspection, and storage contained in the basic equipment instruction manuals. The racking system should be inspected for damage, including damage to the motor, racking screw, limit switches, control wiring, and control devices.
SIERS 2.0 Siemens Integrated Electrical Racking System Instruction Manual Introduction Siemens Integrated-Electric Racking System (SIERS 2.0) is available for 5, 15, and 27 kV GM-SG non-arcresistant and GM-SG-AR non-arc-resistant switchgear. SIERS 2.0 is available in two control setup configurations: • Portable HMI Setup •...
SIERS 2.0 Siemens Integrated Electrical Racking System Instruction Manual Setup Configurations Portable HMI Setup Local HMI Setup SIERS 2.0 Portable HMI setup is supplied with a This more advanced set up of SIERS 2.0 includes motor fixed-mounted on the racking mechanism for...
SIERS 2.0 Siemens Integrated Electrical Racking System Instruction Manual SECTION 1 1.0 Portable HMI Setup 1.1 Racking Mechanism 1.4 Operational Interlocks The SIERS 2.0 Portable HMI Setup is arranged Operational interlocks are programmed in the logic with the motor integrated fixed-mounted racking...
SIERS 2.0 Siemens Integrated Electrical Racking System Instruction Manual LS5 door switch shown under protective cover Permissive Switch (LS4) Figure 3: Racking mechanism with LS4 position switch shown Figure 5: LS5 switch for GM-SG-AR compartment door shown Interlock and operation of auxiliary truck...
SIERS 2.0 Siemens Integrated Electrical Racking System Instruction Manual 1.7 HMI Interface and Controls Fixed HMI and Controls in Portable Carry Case HMI and controls components are fixed-mounted and integrated inside the portable control carry case (see Table 3, Figure 7 and Figure 8). The HMI...
SIERS 2.0 Siemens Integrated Electrical Racking System Instruction Manual 1.8 Portable control carry case Carry case information The control carry case is light-weight incorporating the components described in Table 3 along the with a PWR/control cable that extends up to 30 ft length from the removable element selected to operated (see Figure 9 below).
SIERS 2.0 Siemens Integrated Electrical Racking System Instruction Manual 1.10 Operate from 120 Vac Power Outlet IMPORTANT: When first time operating SIERS, start with removable element in the DISCONNECT Operating with external power position. On a de-energized lineup use the manual...
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SIERS 2.0 Siemens Integrated Electrical Racking System Instruction Manual 10. To proceed to the CONNECT position, the circuit breaker must indicate OPEN on the HMI touchscreen. If the circuit breaker is not in OPEN status, SIERS will not allow racking to the circuit breaker to CONNECT position.
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SIERS 2.0 Siemens Integrated Electrical Racking System Instruction Manual The following steps describe the operation sequence 7. Before racking an auxiliary truck with Control using the Portable HMI to rack an auxiliary truck. Power Transformer (CPT) or fuse roll-out truck for a CPT, the secondary molded case circuit breaker 1.
SIERS 2.0 Siemens Integrated Electrical Racking System Instruction Manual 1.12 Control Schematic 1.13 Operation Mode The schematic diagram below, figure 11, provides During manual racking mode, SIERS is disabled information on how the components and devices when the manual racking crank is fully inserted...
When the LS4 switch SIERS 2.0 controls will operate on either or 125 - 250 is actuated, electric racking is disabled (see Vdc control power, whichever is available in your Figure 15).
SIERS 2.0 Siemens Integrated Electrical Racking System Instruction Manual Table 5: Components in SIERS 2.0 Also, portable HMI touchscreen should be always stored in the same location as the CPU and control Item Description Designation SIERS Interface Terminal Block devices. The HMI displays the racking device MOC &...
SIERS 2.0 Siemens Integrated Electrical Racking System Instruction Manual Table 6: Components in SIERS 2.0 Item Description Designation Siemens S7 CPU Power Supply for Motor Power Supply for Controls Communications Switch Module HMI Display Voltage Relay Miniature Circuit Breaker CBM1 - CBM3...
SIERS 2.0 Siemens Integrated Electrical Racking System Instruction Manual Table 4: List of Alarm Codes 2.8 Stepper Motor Status Description Advanced stepper motor technology Motor Blocked Motor blocked after exceeded The stepper motor has a built-in torque attempts to move with 100%...
SIERS 2.0 Siemens Integrated Electrical Racking System Instruction Manual IMPORTANT: When first time operating SIERS, start with circuit breaker in the DISCONNECT position. On a de-energized lineup use the manual racking crank provided with the accessories to rack the removable element to the DISCONNECT position in the compartment.
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SIERS 2.0 Siemens Integrated Electrical Racking System Instruction Manual 11. To proceed to the CONNECT position, the circuit breaker must indicate OPEN on the HMI touchscreen. If the circuit breaker is not in OPEN status, SIERS will not allow racking to the circuit breaker to CONNECT position.
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SIERS 2.0 Siemens Integrated Electrical Racking System Instruction Manual Tip(s): When control power is not available in 6. Before racking an auxiliary truck with Control the switchgear, then use 120 VAC power via Power Transformer (CPT) or fuse rollout truck for...
SIERS 2.0 Siemens Integrated Electrical Racking System Instruction Manual 2.12 Control Schematic 2.13 Operation modes Schematic for Local HMI Smart Setup During manual racking mode, SIERS is disabled The schematic diagram below, Figure 29, provides when the manual racking crank is fully inserted...
Motor Timeout If the racking process takes more time that the system allows, SIERS 2.0 stops the racking process, and a time out alarm text is issued in the HMI display. Once the issue is found and corrected, reinsert the removable element, close and securely latch the compartment door, reset the alarm (by touching the acknowledge alarm text) and try the racking process again.
SIERS 2.0 Siemens Integrated Electrical Racking System Instruction Manual 3.2 Troubleshooting The SIERS 2.0 electrical racking system includes troubleshooting tips are included the Table 8 below: Table 8: Troubleshooting Tips Troubleshoot Possible Cause Verification HMI is not active Power and or control connections are missing...
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SIERS 2.0 Siemens Integrated Electrical Racking System Instruction Manual Connections Connections of the motor used in the Local HMI Smart setup are included the Figure 30 below. Ethernet in Ethernet in PWR (CN1) Power input RS485 + I/O + Backup (opt.)
SIERS 2.0 Siemens Integrated Electrical Racking System Instruction Manual Table 10: Features of Smart Motor used in Local HMI Smart setup LED indicator descriptions (default setup) Text Color Constant off Constant on Blinking Green Default Only when user Only when user...
SIERS 2.0 Siemens Integrated Electrical Racking System Instruction Manual SECTION 4 4.0 Disposal Siemens equipment is an environmentally friendly • Small electronics, insulated cables, and motors: product predominantly consisting of recyclable Should be recycled via electronics scrap disposal materials. For disposal, some disassembly,...
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