This part of IEC 62271 applies to compact switchgear assemblies consisting of at least one
switching device directly connected to, or sharing components with, one or more other
devices such that there is an interaction between the functions of the individual devices. Such
assemblies are made up of devices defined in 1.101 and are designed, tested and supplied
for use as a single unit. The interaction between devices may be due to proximity, sharing of
components or a combination of both. The assemblies may contain components of air
insulated switchgear (AIS) only or a combination of AIS and gas insulated switchgear (GIS),
so called mixed technology switchgear (MTS) and may be delivered entirely prefabricated or
partially assembled.
It is not possible to define all potential arrangements of compact switchgear assemblies
however four examples are shown for information in Annex A.
These compact switchgear assemblies are for indoor and/or outdoor installations in systems
having rated voltages above 52 kV and service frequencies of 50 Hz and 60 Hz.
This standard covers the influence on performance of the interactions between devices within
compact switchgear assemblies and defines ratings and test procedures for these assemblies.
IEC 62271-1 is applicable if not stated otherwise.
This standard does not apply to switchgear assemblies consisting solely of GIS which are
covered by 62271-203.
IEC 62271-205:2008 Referenced Document
IEC 60044-1 Instrument transformers - Part 1: Current transformers
IEC 60044-2 Instrument transformers - Part 2: Inductive voltage transformers
IEC 60044-3 Instrument transformers - Part 3: Combined transformers
IEC 60044-5 Instrument transformers - Part 5: Capacitor voltage transformers
IEC 60044-7 Instrument transformers - Part 7: Electronic voltage transformers
IEC 60044-8 Instrument transformers - Part 8: Electronic current transformers
IEC 60099-4 Surge arresters - Part 4: Metal-oxide surge arresters without gaps for a.c. systems*, 2014-06-01 Update
IEC 60137 Insulated bushings for alternating voltages above 1 000 V (Edition 7.0)*, 2018-05-01 Update
IEC 60265-2 Corrigendum 1 — High-voltage switches. Part 2: High-voltage switches for rated voltages of 52 kV and above
IEC 61462 Composite hollow insulators. Pressurized and unpressurized insulators for use in electrical equipment with AC rated voltage greater than 1 000 V AC and D.C. voltage greater than 1500V. Definitions, test methods, acceptance criteria and design…*, 2023-09-06 Update
IEC 61936-1 Power installations exceeding 1 kV AC and 1,5 kV DC - Part 1: AC*, 2021-07-07 Update
IEC 62155 Hollow pressurized and unpressurized ceramic and glass insulators for use in electrical equipment with rated voltages greater than 1000 V
IEC 62271-1 High-voltage switchgear and controlgear - Part 102: Alternating current disconnectors and earthing switches*, 2024-04-18 Update
IEC 62271-205:2008 history
2008IEC 62271-205:2008 High-voltage switchgear and controlgear - Part 205: Compact switchgear assemblies for rated voltages above 52 kV