Gas Insulated Divider
325KV/200pF SF6 Dual-Function Voltage Divider & Coupling Capacitor
This advanced SF6-insulated device serves dual roles as a high-accuracy voltage measurement divider and power line carrier coupling capacitor, specifically engineered for intermittent high-voltage applications in smart substations.
Technical Specifications
Parameter | Specification | Operational Significance |
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Rated Voltage | 325KV | Designed for 300KV-class systems with 8% margin |
Capacitance | 200pF | Balances measurement loading & signal coupling |
Voltage Ratio | 1000:1 | Standard scaling for digital relays |
Accuracy | ≤±1% | Class 1 measurement precision |
Partial Discharge | ≤5pC @325KV | Superior for sensitive environments |
Dielectric Loss | <0.3% | Minimal energy dissipation |
Temp Coefficient | <0.0005 | Stable across -40°C to +85°C |
Overvoltage | 357.5KV for 60s | 110% rated voltage withstand |
Duty Cycle | 15min ON/15min OFF (8 cycles/day) | Optimized for intermittent PLC operation |
Dual-Function Advantages
As Voltage Divider
Precision 1000:1 ratio for protection systems
≤5pC PD ensures measurement integrity
SF6 gas insulation prevents surface discharges
As Coupling Capacitor
200pF optimized for carrier signal injection
Low loss design maximizes signal transmission
Intermittent operation matches PLC duty cycles
Intermittent Operation Design
Thermal Management: 15-minute ON/OFF cycles prevent gas overheating
Durability: 8 daily cycles (4 hours total) designed for PLC systems
Recovery Time: 15-minute cooling maintains SF6 dielectric strength
Installation Requirements
Mount on vibration-isolated platform (max 0.1g vibration)
Maintain SF6 gas pressure at 0.42±0.03MPa (at 20°C)
PLC connections require:
50Ω impedance matching
Lightning arrestors on carrier terminals
Grounding resistance <4Ω
Maintenance Protocol
Interval | Action | Acceptance Criteria |
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Weekly | Gas pressure check | 0.39-0.45MPa |
Quarterly | Partial discharge test | ≤5pC @325KV |
Biannually | Capacitance measurement | 200pF ±3% |
Annually | Dielectric loss test | <0.3% at rated voltage |
Compliance Standards
IEC 60358-1 (Coupling capacitors & voltage dividers)
IEC 61869-11 (Low-power voltage transformers)
IEEE C93.3 (Power line carrier coupling devices)
GB/T 4109 (Chinese HV capacitor standards)
Important: Never exceed 8 operation cycles/day or 15-minute continuous operation to prevent SF6 gas overheating and dielectric strength reduction.