Design Guide CA022004EN: Effective November 2018

Design Guide CA022004EN Effective November 2018
Contents
Clad Switchgear
VacClad-W Metal-
General Description. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.1-2
General Description. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.1-2
Standard Metal-Clad Switchgear Assembly Ratings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.1-4
Devices. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.1-5
Circuit Breakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.1-5
Switchgear Meters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.1-17
Protective Relays. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.1-17
Instrument Transformers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.1-17
Dummy Element (Dummy Breaker). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.1-18
Roll-on-the-Floor Breaker Option . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.1-19
Integral Motorized Remote Racking Option (VC-W MR2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.1-20
Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.1-24
System Options. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.1-25
Layouts and Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.1-28

Standard Height—Layouts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.1-28
Standard Height—Dimensions in Inches (mm) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.1-32
Low Profile—Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.1-38
Low Profile—Layouts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.1-38
Application Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.1-39

Service Conditions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.1-39
Standard Height—Weights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.1-40
Low Profile—Weights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.1-40
Heat Loss. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.1-41
Control Power Requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.1-41
Typical Schematics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.1-42
VacClad-W Metal-Clad Switchear Design Guide CA022004EN
5 and 15 kV—36-inch wide Effective November 2018
General Description 5.1-2
General Description
Eaton’s VacClad-W metal-clad switchgear
withType VCP-W vacuum breakers
provides centralized control and protection
of medium-voltage power equipment and
circuits in industrial, commercial and
utility installations involving generators,
motors, feeder circuits, and transmission
and distribution lines.
VacClad-W offers a total design concept
of cell, breaker and auxiliary equipment,
which can be assembled in various
combinations to satisfy user application
requirements. Two-high breaker arrange
ments are standard up to 15 kV. One-
high arrangements can be furnished
when required.
Ratings
Maximum Voltages:
4.76 kV, 8.25 kV, 15 kV
Interrupting Ratings:
4.76 kV: Up to 63 kA
Continuous Current—Circuit Breakers: VacClad-W Metal-Clad Switchgear

1200 A, 2000 A, 3000 A (5 and 15 kV)
4000 A Forced cooled (5 and 15 kV)
Fixed
Stem
Continuous Current—Main Bus:
1200 A, 2000 A, 3000 A (5 and 15 kV)
4000 A (5 and 15 kV)
Note: Continuous currents above 4000 A, Contacts
contact Eaton.
Bellows
Shield
Certifications
■■ UL® and CSA® listings are available for Movable
Stem
many configurations; consult Eaton
Additional VacClad-W Metal-Clad Support Gasket Only

Switchgear Offerings (Seal Formed by Bellows)
VacClad-W metal-clad switchgear is also
available in the following designs: VCP-W Circuit Breaker Cut-Away View of Vacuum Interrupter
(Enlarged to Show Detail)
■■ 5–15 kV arc resistant
■■ 5 kV 26-inch narrow wide
■■ 27 kV
■■ 27 kV arc resistant
■■ 38 kV
■■ 38 kV arc resistant
Refer to the Eaton website for

additional details.
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Advantages Metal-Clad Switchgear The short-time current withstand tests

demonstrate electrical adequacy of
Eaton has been manufacturing metal-clad Compartmentalization busses and connections against physical
switchgear for over 60 years, and vacuum
circuit breakers for more than 40 years. Medium-voltage metal-clad switchgear damage while carrying the short-
Tens of thousands of Eaton vacuum equipment conforming to C37.20.2 is circuit current for a given duration. The
circuit breakers, used in a wide variety of a compartmentalized design, wherein momentary current withstand tests
applications, have been setting industry primary conductors are fully insulated demonstrate the mechanical adequacy of
performance standards for years. for the rated maximum voltage of the the structure, busses and connections to
assembly, and all major primary circuit withstand electro-magnetic forces with
With reliability as a fundamental goal, components are isolated from each other no breakage of insulation. It should be
Eaton engineers have simplified by grounded metal barriers. This type of noted that design testing of standard
the VacClad-W switchgear design to construction minimizes the likelihood metal-clad switchgear does not involve
minimize problems and gain trouble- of arcing faults within the equipment any internal arcing faults.
free performance. Special attention and propagation of fault between the
was given to material quality and compartments containing major
maximum possible use was made of primary circuits. VacClad is Corona Free
components proven over the years in Corona emissions within the standard
Eaton switchgear. The C37.20.2 metal-clad switchgear
equipment is designed to withstand the VacClad switchgear assemblies have
Maintenance requirements are minimized effects of short-circuit current in a bolted been eliminated or reduced to very
by the use of enclosed long-life vacuum fault occurring immediately downstream low levels by special fabrication and
interrupters. When maintenance or from the load terminals of the switchgear. assembly techniques, such as rounding
inspection is required, the component The bolted fault capability is verified by and buffing of all sharp copper edges
arrangements and drawers allow easy short-time and momentary short-circuit at the joints, employing star washers
access. The light weight of the VacClad-W withstand current testing on complete for bolting metal barriers, and using
simplifies handling and relocation of switchgear, as well as by fault making specially crafted standoff insulators
the breakers. (close and latch) testing on the switching for primary bus supports. By making
devices as shown in Figure 5.1-1. switchgear assemblies corona-free,
Eaton has made its standard switchgear
Standards more reliable.
Eaton’s VacClad-W switchgear meets Three-Phase
Test Source
or exceeds ANSI/IEEET C37.20.2 and (Low Voltage)
NEMAT SG-5 as they apply to metal- Main Bus
clad switchgear. The assemblies also
conform to Canadian standard CSAT
C22.2 No. 31-04, and EEMAC G8-3.2.
Type VCP-W vacuum circuit breakers
meet or exceed all ANSI and IEEE BKR
standards applicable to ac high-voltage
circuit breakers rated on symmetrical
current basis.
Shorting Bar
(Bolted Fault)
Figure 5.1-1. Metal-Clad Switchgear Short-

Circuit and Momentary Withstand Tests
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Standard Metal-Clad
Switchgear Assembly Ratings
VacClad-W metal-clad switchgear is
available for application at voltages
up to 38 kV, 50 or 60 Hz. Refer to the
table below for complete list of
available ratings.
Table 5.1-1. Standard VCP-W (Non-Arc-Resistant) Metal-Clad Switchgear Ratings Per IEEE C37.20.2-2015 ab
Rated (Ref.) (Ref.) Insulation Level Rated Main Bus Rated Short-Time Rated Momentary
Maximum Rated Rated Power Lightning Continuous Current cd Short-Circuit Short-Circuit
Voltage Voltage Short- Frequency Impulse Current Withstand Current Withstand
Range Circuit Withstand Withstand (2-Second) (10-Cycle) (167 ms)
Factor Current Voltage, Voltage K*I e 2.7 *K*I f 1.6 *K* I g
K I 60 Hz, [LIWV] (Ref. only)
1 Minute (BIL)
kV rms kA rms kV rms kV Peak Amperes kA rms Sym. kA Crest kA rms Asym.
4.76 1 25 19 60 1200, 2000, 3000, 4000 25 68 40

1.24 29 1200, 2000, 3000, 4000 36 97 58
1 40 1200, 2000, 3000, 4000 40 108 64
1.19 41 1200, 2000, 3000, 4000 49 132 78
1 50 1200, 2000, 3000, 4000 50 135 80
1 63 1200, 2000, 3000, 4000 63 170 101
8.25 1.25 33 36 95 1200, 2000, 3000, 4000 41 111 66
1 50 1200, 2000, 3000, 4000 50 135 80
15 1.3 18 36 95 1200, 2000, 3000, 4000 23 62 37
1 25 1200, 2000, 3000, 4000 25 68 40
1.3 28 1200, 2000, 3000, 4000 36 97 58
1 40 1200, 2000, 3000, 4000 40 108 64
1.3 37 1200, 2000, 3000, 4000 48 130 77
1 50 1200, 2000, 3000, 4000 50 135 80
1 63 1200, 2000, 3000, 4000 63 170 101
27 1 16 60 125 1200, 2000, 2500, 2700 16 43 26
1 22 1200, 2000, 2500, 2700 22 60 35
1 25 1200, 2000, 2500, 2700 25 68 40
1 31.5 1200, 2000, 2500, 2700 31.5 85 51
1 40 1200, 2000, 2500, 2700 40 108 64
38 1 16 80 150 h 1200, 2000, 2500 16 43 26
1 25 1200, 2000, 2500 25 68 40
1 31.5 1200, 2000, 2500 31.5 85 51
1.65 23 1200, 2000, 2500 35 95 56
1 40 1200, 2000, 2500 40 108 64
a The switchgear assembly is designed for use with type VCP-W, VCP-WC and VCP-WG circuit breakers. However, please note that certain VCP-WC circuit breakers
may have higher capabilities than required by ANSI standards. In such cases, switchgear assembly ratings as given in this table will apply.
b Switchgear assemblies can be supplied with ULT/CSAT label. Contact Eaton for availability.
c Circuit breaker requires forced air cooling to carry 4000 A at 4.76, 8.25 and 15 kV, and 3000 A at 38 kV.
d 27 kV 2500 A and 2700 A main bus ratings are available in two-high design configurations only.
e Please note that use of certain current transformers (for example, bar type CTs) and protective devices may limit the duration to a value less than 2 seconds.
f These values exceed 2.6*K*I required by IEEE C37.20.2-2015.
g These values exceed 1.55*K*I required by IEEE C37.20.2-2015.
h This is a standard IEEE C37.20.2 rating for 38 kV Class of switchgear.
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Devices 5.1-5
Circuit Breakers VCP-W Circuit Breaker Ratings The new 1997 and 2000 editions of ANSI
standard C37.06 still include the earlier
■■ Table 5.1-2 includes 5/15 kV circuit
breakers rated on the basis of K > 1 ratings as Table A1 and A1A. The
VCP-W Circuit Breakers K = 1.0 in accordance with revised change from K > 1.0 to K = 1.0 should
Eaton’s VCP-W medium-voltage circuit ANSI standards be implemented by manufacturers
breakers offer the latest in vacuum as they develop and test new circuit
■■ Table 5.1-3 includes capabilities of breakers designs. The change does
technology, providing superior control traditional 5/15 kV circuit breakers rated
and protection of medium-voltage not require, recommend or suggest
on the basis of K > 1.0. Contact Eaton that manufactures re-rate and re-test
power equipment in utility, industrial, for availability of these
commercial, mining and marine existing breakers to new standard.
circuit breakers
installations. Built in a state-of-the-art And accordingly, Eaton continues to
ISOT 9002 certified facility, they meet and The following discussion provides a brief offer both circuit breakers rated on the
exceed all ANSI and IEC requirements. explanation of rated voltage range factor traditional basis of K > 1.0 just as
Available in drawout configurations, K = 1 and K > 1.0. thousands of those breakers have been
Eaton’s vacuum circuit breakers are a applied for variety of circuit switching
result of our ongoing commitment to applications worldwide, and also as Eaton
research and development, which have Discussion of changes in the develops new breakers, they are rated
resulted in significant breakthrough Rated Voltage Range Factor, and tested to the new K = 1 ratings.
technologies. Each breaker is provided
with its unique Quality Assurance
K, or “K-factor” As a leader in vacuum interruption
Certificate that documents all tests In 1997 and 2000 editions of ANSI C37.06, technology, Eaton continues to provide
and inspections performed. under Table 1, preferred values for the a wide choice of modern vacuum circuit
rated voltage range factor, K, were set to breakers so that the user can select the
VCP-W Standard Features 1.0 for all indoor circuit breaker ratings. most economical circuit breaker that can
This was done because interrupting satisfy their circuit switching application.
■■ Eaton’s maintenance-free vacuum capabilities of today’s vacuum circuit
interrupters with visual contact breakers are better represented by
erosion indicator K = 1.0.
■■ Non-sliding/non-rolling V-Flex™
current transfer system Unlike old air-magnetic and oil circuit
breakers, today’s vacuum breakers
■■ Glass polyester insulation
generally do not require a reduction in
■■ Front-accessible operating interrupting current, as the operating
mechanism voltage is raised to rated maximum
■■ Electrically operated trip-free, voltage, for example from 11.5 kV up to
spring stored energy mechanism 15 kV. The interrupting capability of
vacuum circuit breakers is essentially
■■ Interlocks that prevent moving a
constant over the entire range of
closed circuit breaker into or out operating voltages, up to and including
of the connected position its rated maximum voltage.
■■ Closing springs automatically
discharge before moving the circuit The change was also made as a step
breaker into or out of the enclosure toward harmonizing preferred ANSI
ratings with the preferred ratings of
■■ Provisions for manual charging of
IEC standards. It was further recognized
closing springs that it is much simpler to select and
■■ Manual close and trip pushbuttons apply circuit breakers rated on the
■■ Operations counter basis of K = 1.0.
■■ Closing spring charged/discharged The change in the K value, however,
indicator in no way affects the ratings and
■■ Circuit breaker Open/Closed capabilities of circuit breakers originally
indicator tested and rated on the basis of K > 1
in the earlier editions of C37.06. Existing
■■ Auxiliary switch with 2A/3B for dc
circuit breakers, with ratings based on
and 1A/3B for ac spare contacts K > 1.0, are still perfectly valid, meet the
■■ Spring charging motor, close coil, latest editions of the standards, and
trip coil, latch check switch and should be continued to be applied as
anti-pump relay they have been in the past. The original
K > 1.0 ratings are neither “obsolete”
nor “inferior” to the new K = 1.0 ratings;
they are just different.
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Devices 5.1-6
Table 5.1-2. Available 5/15 kV VCP-W Vacuum Circuit Breaker Types Rated on Symmetrical Current Rating Basis, Per ANSI Standards (Rated K = 1.0)
(Continued on next page)
Identification Rated Values
Drawout Circuit Insulation Level Short-Circuit Ratings (Reference C37.04-1999 and C37.06-2009 Except as Noted a)
Breaker Type Transient Recovery Voltage
Lightning Impulse Withstand

Power Frequency Withstand
Parameters are Based on TD-4
Asymmetrical Interrupting
Symmetrical Interrupting
dc Component (% dc) d
Short-Time Withstand
Maximum Voltage (V)
Continuous Current b
Closing and Latching

Voltage (1.2 x 50 µs)
Power Frequency a
TRV Rise Time (t3)
Interrupting Time
Voltage (1 min.)
Current (2.6 x I)
(T2 = t3 x 1.137)
RRRV = uc/t3 g
Time to Peak
Current (It) e
Peak Voltage
Current (I) c
Current f
(E2) = (uc)
Units kV rms Hz kV kV A kA rms % kA rms kA rms kV µsec µsec kV/ ms Cycles
rms Peak rms sym asym Peak Peak µsec (60 Hz)
Total
50 VCP-W 25 4.76 60 19 60 1200 25 50 31 65 25 8.2 50 44 0.19 50 3

2000
3000
50 VCP-W 40 4.76 60 19 60 1200 40 50 49 104 40 8.2 50 44 0.19 50 3
2000
3000
50 VCP-W 50 4.76 60 19 60 1200 50 44 59 130 50 8.2 50 44 0.19 50 3
2000
3000
50 VCP-W 63 4.76 60 19 60 1200 63 55 80 164 63 8.2 50 44 0.19 50 3
2000
3000
150 VCP-W 25 15 60 36 95 1200 h 25 50 31 65 25 28 h 75 66 0.42 50 3
2000 25.7 0.39
3000
150 VCP-W 40 15 60 36 95 1200 40 50 49 104 40 25.7 75 66 0.39 50 3
2000
3000
150 VCP-W 50 15 60 36 95 1200 50 44 59 130 50 25.7 75 66 0.39 50 3
2000
3000
150 VCP-W 63 15 60 36 95 1200 h 63 55 80 164 63 28 h 75 66 0.42 50 3
2000 h
3000 h
a All circuit breakers are tested at 60 Hz; however, they can also be applied at 50 Hz with no derating.
b 4000 A fan-cooled rating is available for 3000 A circuit breakers.
c Because the voltage range factor K = 1, the short-time withstand current and the maximum symmetrical interrupting current are equal to the rated symmetrical
interrupting current.
d Based on the standard dc time constant of 45 ms (corresponding to X/R of 17 for 60 Hz) and the minimum contact parting time as determined from the minimum
opening time plus the assumed minimum relay time of 1/2 cycle (8.33 ms for 60 Hz).
e The asymmetrical interrupting current, I total, is given by (It) = I x Sqrt (1 + 2 x %dc x %dc) kA rms asymmetrical total.
f Duration of short-time current and maximum permissible tripping delay are both 2 seconds for all circuit breakers listed in this table, as required in C37.04-1999,
C37.06-2000 and C37.06-2009.
g RRRV can also be calculated as = 1.137 x E2/T2.
h These circuit breakers were tested to the preferred TRV ratings specified in C37.06-2000.
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Devices 5.1-7
Table 5.1-2. Available VCP-W Vacuum Circuit Breaker Types Rated on Symmetrical Current Rating Basis, Per ANSI Standards (Rated K = 1.0) (Continued)
Identification Rated Values
Drawout Capacitance Current Switching Capability Out-of-Phase
Circuit Breaker (Reference C37.04a-2003, C37.06-2009 and C37.09a-2005) Switching
Type Back-to-Back Capacitor Switching
Isolated Shunt Capacitor

Cable-Charging Current
Capacitor Bank Current

Mechanical Endurance
Continuous Current
Voltage = 1.44 x V
Inrush Frequency
Current = 0.25 x I
Operating Duty
Inrush Current
Bank Current
Units A Duty No-Load Class A Class A Class A kA kHz kV kA
rms Cycle Operations rms rms rms Peak rms rms
ij
50 VCP-W 25 1200 O—0.3s—CO—3m—CO 10,000 C2 3–10 C2 75–630 C2 75–630 6 0.8 7 6.3

2000 75–1000 75–1000 0.5
3000 75–1600 75–1600 0.3
50 VCP-W 40 1200 O—0.3s—CO—3m—CO 10,000 C2 3–10 C2 75–630 C2 75–630 6 0.8 7 10
2000 75–1000 75–1000 0.5
3000 75–1600 75–1600 0.3
50 VCP-W 50 1200 O—0.3s—CO—3m—CO 10,000 C2 3–10 C2 75–630 C2 75–630 6 0.8 7 12.5
2000 75–1000 75–1000 0.5
3000 75–1600 75–1600 0.3
50 VCP-W 63 1200 O—0.3s—CO—3m—CO 10,000 C2 7.5–25 C2 75–630 C2 75–630 6 0.8 7 15.8
2000 75–1000 75–1000 0.5
3000 75–1600 75–1600 0.3
150 VCP-W 25 1200 O—0.3s—CO—3m—CO 10,000 C2 7.5–25 C2 75–630 C2 75–630 6 0.8 22 6.3
2000 C2 75–1000 C2 75–1000 0.5
3000 C1 75–1600 C1 75–1600 0.3
150 VCP-W 40 1200 O—0.3s—CO—3m—CO 10,000 C2 7.5–25 C2 75–630 C2 75–630 6 0.8 22 10
2000 C2 75–1000 C2 75–1000 0.5
3000 C1 75–1600 C1 75–1600 0.3
150 VCP-W 50 1200 O—0.3s—CO—3m—CO 10,000 C2 7.5–25 C2 75–630 C2 75–630 6 0.8 22 12.5
2000 C2 75–1000 C2 75–1000 0.5
3000 C1 75–1600 C1 75–1600 0.3
150 VCP-W 63 1200 O—0.3s—CO—3m—CO 10,000 C2 7.5–25 C2 75–630 C2 75–630 6 0.8 22 15.8
2000 75–1000 75–1000 0.5
3000 75–1600 75–1600 0.3
i Each operation consists of one closing plus one opening.
j All 40 and 50 kA circuit breakers exceed required 5000 no-load operations; all 63 kA circuit breakers exceed the required 2000 no-load ANSI operations.
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Devices 5.1-8
Table 5.1-3. Available 5/15 kV VCP-W Vacuum Circuit Breaker Types Rated on Symmetrical Current Rating Basis, Per ANSI Standards (Rated K > 1) abcd
Identification Rated Values Related Required Capabilities
Asymmetry Factor for VCP-W Breakers

Circuit Voltage Insulation Current Rated Transient Current Values
Breaker Type Level Recovery Voltage
Rated Permissible Tripping Delay
Maximum Voltage Divided by K

Maximum 3-Second Closing and

Nominal 3-Phase MVA Class

Sym. Short-Time Latching
Rated Voltage Range Factor
Rated Short-Circuit Current

Rated Maximum Voltage Inter- Current Capability
(at Rated Maximum kV)
Rated Interrupting Time

rupting Carrying (Momentary) k
Nominal Voltage Class
Rated Reclosing Time

Capability Capability
Rated Crest Voltage
Rated Time to Crest
Recovery Voltage g
Rated Continuous
Current at 60 Hz
Voltage (1 min.)
K Times Rated 2.7 K 1.6 K
Rate of Rise of
Short-Circuit Times Times
Current f Rated Rated
Short- Short-
Rated
Circuit Circuit
Current Current
V Ie E2 V/K KI KI 2.7 KI 1.6 KI l m
kV MVA kV K e kV kV f kA kV T2 h Yi j kV kA kA rms S
Class Class rms rms Crest Amp rms Crest µS kV/ Cycles Sec. ms rms kA rms kA rms Crest asym.
µS
50 VCP-WND 4.16 250 4.76 1.24 19 60 1200 29 8.9 50 0.2 5 2 300 3.85 36 36 97 58 1.2
250
50 VCP-W 4.16 250 4.76 1.24 19 60 1200 29 8.9 50 0.2 5 2 300 3.85 36 36 97 58 1.2
250 2000
3000
50 VCP-W 4.16 350 4.76 1.19 19 60 1200 41 8.9 50 0.2 5 2 300 4.0 49 49 132 78 1.2
350 2000
3000
75 VCP-W 7.2 500 8.25 1.25 36 95 1200 33 15.5 60 0.29 5 2 300 6.6 41 41 111 66 1.2
500 2000
3000
150 VCP-W 13.8 500 15 1.30 36 95 1200 18 28 75 0.42 5 2 300 11.5 23 23 62 37 1.2
500 2000
3000
150 VCP-W 13.8 750 15 1.30 36 95 1200 28 28 75 0.42 5 2 300 11.5 36 36 97 58 1.2
750 2000
3000
150 VCP-W 13.8 1000 15 1.30 36 95 1200 37 28 75 0.42 5 2 300 11.5 48 48 130 77 1.2
1000 2000
3000
a For capacitor switching, refer to Table 5.1-2 and Table 5.1-4. h 3-cycle rating available, refer to Table 5.1-2 and Table 5.1-4.
b 5 and 15 kV circuit breakers are UL listed. i Tripping may be delayed beyond the rated permissible tripping delay at
c Circuit breakers shown in this table were tested in accordance with lower values of current in accordance with the following formula:
IEEE standard C37.09-1979.
( )
2
d Contact Eaton for availability of these circuit breakers. (KTimes Rated Short-Circuit Current)
T (seconds) =Y Short-Circuit CurrentThrough Breaker
e For three-phase and line-to-line faults, the symmetrical interrupting
capability at an operating voltage The aggregate tripping delay on all operations within any 30-minute period
must not exceed the time obtained from the above formula.
Isc = V (Rated Short-Circuit Current)
Vo j For reclosing service, there is No derating necessary for Eaton’s
VCP-W family of circuit breakers. R = 100%. Type VCP-W breaker can perform
But not to exceed KI.
the O-C-O per ANSI C37.09; O-0.3s-CO-15s-CO per IEC 56; and some VCP-Ws
Single line-to-ground fault capability at an operating voltage
have performed O-0.3s-CO-15s-CO-15s-CO-15s-CO; all with no derating.
Contact Eaton for special reclosing requirements.
Isc = 1.15 V (Rated Short-Circuit Current)
Vo k For higher close and latch ratings, refer to Table 5.1-4.
But not to exceed KI. l Included for reference only.
The above apply on predominately inductive or resistive three-phase m Asymmetrical interrupting capability = “S” times symmetrical
circuits with normal-frequency line-to-line recovery voltage equal interrupting capability, both at specified operating voltage.
to the operating voltage.
f 4000 A forced cooled rating is available for 5/15 kV. 3000 A forced
cooled rating is available for 38 kV. Contact Eaton for details.
E2
g RRRV = 1.137
T2
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Devices 5.1-9
VCP-W Circuit Breaker Operating Times Figure 5.1-2 below shows the sequence
The closing time (initiation of close signal of events in the course of circuit
to contact make) and opening time interruption, along with applicable
(initiation of the trip signal to contact VCP-W circuit breaker timings.
break) are shown in Table 5.1-4.
Table 5.1-4. Closing Time and Opening Time
Rated Breaker Closing Time Opening Time Milliseconds
Control Voltage Rating Milliseconds Standard 5-Cycle Breaker Optional 3-Cycle Breaker
48 V, 125 V, 250 Vdc All 45–60 30–45 30–38

120 V, 240 Vac All 45–60 — —
120 V or 240 Vac capacitor trip All — 26–41 26–38
Optional—undervoltage trip release 48 V, 125 V, 250 Vdc All — 30–45 30–45
Clearing Time
Interrupting Time
Standard: 83 ms (5 Cycle)
Optional Available: 50 ms (3 Cycle)
ab
Contact Parting Time
Maximum Contact Parting Time = 38 ms (2-1/4 Cycle) Based on Minimum Tripping
Delay Equal to 8 ms (1/2 Cycle)
Tripping Delay Time Opening Time Arcing Time

8 ms (1/2 Cycle) Minimum Delay 30–45 ms for 5 Cycle VCP-W 5–17 ms
2 sec = (120 Cycle) Maximum Delay 30–38 ms for 3 Cycle VCP-W
Protective Relay Auxiliary Relay Shunt Trip Mechanism

Operating Time Operating Time Operating Time Operating Time
Short- Rated Control Main Last

Circuit Voltage Energizes Contacts Pole
Begins Trip Coil Parts Clears
Figure 5.1-2. Sequence of Events and Circuit Breaker Operating Times

a Times shown are based on 60 Hz.
b % dc component capability (and asymmetry factor S) depend on the minimum contact parting time.
The % dc component capability is M 50% (S factor M 1.2) for all VCP-W circuit breakers.
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 Time (ms)
38 ms 12 ms 47 ms
52-1 Load 52-2 52-1 Opening Time Arcing Dead Time (With Arcing)
Time
7
ms 52 ms
52-2 Closing Time
Source #1 Source #2
52-1 “b”
Contact
+ Makes
59 ms
Transfer 52-1
Dead Bus Time (No Arcing)
Initiate b
Control Standard Approx. 100 ms
Supply ”b“ Contact
Total Transfer Time
Trip 52-1 Close 52-2 Transfer

Initiate
Signal
–
Figure 5.1-3. Typical Transfer Times c—Fast Sequential Transfer

c Times shown are based on 60 Hz.
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WCP-W Load Current Switching VCP-WC Extra Capabilities Breakers Eaton is a world leader in vacuum
Table 5.1-5 showing number of operations Introducing the VCP-WC extra capability interrupter and vacuum circuit breaker
is a guide to normal maintenance for medium-voltage drawout circuit breaker. technology, offering VCP-WC with
circuit breakers operated under usual Designed to provide all the industry- extra capabilities without sacrificing
service conditions for most repetitive leading features expected of the VCP-W, the proven features already standard
duty applications including isolated plus extra capabilities for those application with other VCP-W circuit breakers.
capacitor bank switching and shunt requirements that go beyond what is Features such as:
reactor switching, but not for arc furnace usually experienced.The performance ■■ Vacuum interrupters with
switching.The numbers in the table are enhancement features of the VCP-WC copper-chrome contacts
equal to or in excess of those required make it an ideal choice for capacitor
■■ V-Flex non-sliding current
by ANSI C37.06. switching duty, high altitude applications,
transfer system
transformer secondary fault protection,
Maintenance shall consist of adjusting, locations with concentrations of rotating ■■ Visible contact erosion indicators
cleaning, lubricating, tightening, etc., machinery or high operating endurance ■■ Visible contact wipe indicators
as recommended by the circuit breaker requirements, just to mention a few.
instruction book. ■■ Front, functionally grouped controls
Consider these capability enhancements:
and indicators
Continuous current switching assumes Definite purpose capacitor switching
■■ ■■ Glass-polyester (5/15 kV), or epoxy
opening and closing rated continuous
■■ Higher close and latch insulation (27/38 kV)
current at rated maximum voltage with
power factor between 80% leading and ■■ Faster rate of rise of recovery voltage ■■ Front, vertically mounted stored energy
80% lagging. mechanism
■■ Higher short-circuit current
■■ Drawout on extension rails
Inrush current switching ensures a ■■ Higher mechanical endurance
closing current equal to 600% of rated ■■ Integrally mounted wheels
■■ Higher insulation level
continuous current at rated maximum ■■ Quality Assurance Certificate
■■ Higher voltage ratings with K=1
voltage with power factor of 30% lagging
or less, and an opening current equal ■■ 3-cycle interrupting time
to rated continuous current at rated ■■ Higher switching life
maximum voltage with power factor
■■ Designed and tested to ANSI
between 80% leading and 80% lagging.
standards and higher
In accordance with ANSI C37.06, if a ■■ WR fixed retrofit configuration
short-circuit operation occurs before available
the completion of the listed switching
operations, maintenance is recommended
and possible functional part replacement
may be necessary, depending on previous
accumulated duty, fault magnitude and
expected future operations.
The Type VCP-WC Breakers are not

Interchangeable with Standard VCP-W
Breakers. They are Equipped with Different
Code Plates and Taller Front Panels.
Table 5.1-5. Breaker Operations Information

Circuit Breaker Ratings Maximum Number of Operations a
Rated Rated Rated Between No-Load Rated Inrush
Maximum Continuous Short-Circuit Servicing Mechanical Continuous Current
Voltage Current Current Current Switching
kV rms Amperes kA rms, sym. Switching
4.76, 8.25, 15 1200, 2000 33 kA and below 2000 10,000 10,000 750
4.76, 8.25, 15 3000 All 1000 5000 5000 400
4.76, 15 All 37 kA and above 1000 5000 5000 400
27 All All 500 2500 2500 100
38 All All 250 1500 1500 100
a Each operation is comprised of one closing plus one opening.
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Table 5.1-6. Extra Capability Type VCP-WC Ratings (Symmetrical Current Basis), Rated K = 1
Identification Rated Values Mechanical
Circuit Voltage Insulation Current Maximum Rate of Capacitor Switching Ratings Endurance
Breaker Level Short-Circuit Current Permissible Rise of General Definite Purpose
Type Tripping Recovery Purpose
Delay Voltage Back-to-Back

Isolated Capacitor Switching
(RRRV)
c Shunt
Capacitor
Asym. Interrupting (It)

% dc Component (Idc)
Maximum Voltage (V)
Voltage Range Factor
Closing and Latching

Bank
Continuous Current
Short-Time Current
Interrupting Time b
Current
Sym. Interrupting
Inrush Frequency
Voltage (1 min.)
for 3 Seconds a
Capacitor Bank
at Voltage (Isc)
Inrush Current
Capability
at 60 Hz
Current
kV K kV kV A kA % kA kA kA ms Seconds kV/µs A rms A rms kA kHz No-Load
rms rms Peak rms rms rms Peak rms Peak Operations
Total
50 VCP-W 25C 5.95 1 24 75 1200 25 50 31 97 25 50 2.0 0.9 400 & 630 400 & 630 20 & 20 6.5 & 5.5 10,000
2000 75 36 0.9 1000 1000 18 2.7 10,000
3000 d 75 36 0.8 250 — — — 5,000
50 VCP-W 40C 5.95 1 24 75 1200 40 75 58 139 40 50 2.0 0.9 630 630 15 3.5 10,000
2000 0.9 1000 1000 18 2.7 10,000
3000 d 0.8 250 — — — 5,000
50 VCP-W 50C 5.95 1 24 75 1200 50 57 64 139 50 50 2.0 0.9 630 630 15 3.5 10,000
2000 57 64 0.9 1000 1000 18 2.7 10,000
3000 d 52 62 0.8 250 — — — 5,000
50 VCP-W 63C 5.95 1 24 75 1200 63 62 83 175 63 50 2.0 1.1 250 400 & 1600 e 8.8 & 7.7 1.6 & 0.465 10,000
2000 400 & 1600 e 8.8 & 7.7 1.6 & 0.465 10,000
3000 d 400 & 1600 e 8.8 & 7.7 1.6 & 0.465 10,000
75 VCP-W 50C 10.3 1 42 95 1200 50 57 64 139 50 50 2.0 0.9 630 630 15 3.5 10,000
2000 57 64 0.9 1000 1000 18 2.7 10,000
3000 d 52 62 0.8 250 — — — 5,000
150 VCP-W 25C 17.5 1 42 95 1200 25 50 31 97 f 25 50 2.0 0.9 400 & 600 g 400 & 600 g 20 & 20 6.5 & 5.5 10,000
2000 75 36 0.9 1000 g 1000 g 18 2.7 10,000
3000 d 75 36 0.8 250 g — — — 5,000
150 VCP-W 40C 17.5 1 42 95 1200 40 75 58 139 40 50 2.0 0.9 630 g 630 g 15 3.5 10,000
2000 0.9 1000 g 1000 g 18 2.7 10,000
3000 d 0.8 250 g — — — 5,000
150 VCP-W 50C 17.5 1 42 95 1200 50 57 64 139 50 50 2.0 0.9 630 g 630 g 15 3.5 10,000
2000 57 64 0.9 1000 g 1000 g 18 2.7 10,000
3000 d 52 62 0.8 250 g — — — 5,000
150 VCP-W 63C 15 1 42 95 1200 63 62 83 175 63 50 2.0 1.1 250 400 & 1600 e 8.8 & 7.7 1.6 & 0.465 10,000
2000 400 & 1600 e 8.8 & 7.7 1.6 & 0.465 10,000
3000 d 400 & 1600 e 8.8 & 7.7 1.6 & 0.465 10,000
a Except as noted.
b 3 cycles.
c Contact Eaton for higher RRRV or for more information.
d 4000 A FC rating available.
e C37.04.a-2003 Class C2 at 15 kV.
f Close and Latch Current for 1200 A Type 150 VCP-W 25C is proven at 15 kV. For sealed interrupters at high altitudes, switching voltage is not derated.
g Capacitor Switching Ratings are proven at 15 kV. For sealed interrupters at high altitudes, switching voltage is not derated.
h 2.5 seconds.
i 1.6 second.
j 1 second.
k 2000 A FC to 3000 A.
l 2500 A FC to 3000 A.
m Tested at 27 kV, 350 A isolated or back-to-back capacitor bank, inrush current 4.6 kA, inrush frequency 1.2 kHz.
Note: 38 kV, 2500 A and 3000 A WC breakers are not rated for rapid reclosing.
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Devices 5.1-12
Type VCP-WG Generator Generator circuits have unique Generator Circuit Configuration
characteristics that require specially The transformer and generator can be
Circuit Breakers designed and tested circuit breakers. in close proximity to the circuit breaker.
The IEEE developed the special industry See Figure 5.1-4. Applications with
standard C37.013 and amendment high continuous current levels require
C37.013a-2007 to address these connections with large conductors of
characteristics. Eaton has dedicated years very low impedance. This construction
of research, design, enhancement and causes unique fault current and voltage
testing to create Eaton’s family of conditions as shown in Figure 5.1-5.
generator breakers.
The VCP-WG (drawout) and VCP-WRG Generator High Voltage
(fixed) circuit breakers meet, and even Circuit Breaker Circuit Breaker
exceed, the rigorous service duty “a” “b”
requirements for generator circuit
applications as defined by IEEE.
~
Generator Step-up
Eaton’s VCP-WG and VCP-WRG generator Transformer
breakers are available in two frame sizes.
The 29.00-inch frame (29.00 inches wide Figure 5.1-4. Generator Circuit Application
with front cover on) has ratings up to
VCP-WG Breaker (Front View) 15 kV, 63 kA and 3000 A (4000 A with High Continuous Current Levels
forced-air cooling). The 31.00-inch frame Generator circuit breakers must be able to
(31.00 inches wide with front cover on) handle high continuous current levels
has ratings up to 15 kV, 75 kA and 4000 A without overheating. VCP-WG drawout
(5000 A with forced-air cooling). The circuit breakers are designed to reliably
31.00-inch frame is also available in a operate up to 4000 A with natural air
fixed version with ratings up to 15 kV, convection cooling, and up to 5000 A with
75 kA and 6000 A (7000 A with forced- suitable enclosure fan cooling during
air cooling). overload conditions. VCP-WRG fixed
Count on Eaton’s innovative technology circuit breakers are designed to reliably
to handle high continuous ac current operate up to 6000 A with natural air
and voltage, then safely switch through convection cooling and up to 7000 A with
extreme out-of-phase voltages and suitable enclosure fan cooling during
high-stress asymmetrical currents overload conditions.
using “clean and green” vacuum
interruption without fail for over
10,000 normal operations.
Eaton’s VCP-WG generator circuit
VCP-WG Breaker (Rear View) breakers meet the strict service duty
requirements set forth by IEEE for
generator circuit applications, including:
Why generator circuit breakers?
■■ Specially rated generator breakers ■■ Generator circuit configuration
typically should be used on generator ■■ High continuous current levels
applications 10,000 kW and above ■■ Unique fault current conditions
■■ A generator circuit breaker, properly
❏❏ Transformer-fed faults
rated and tested to the appropriate
industry standard, can protect the ❏❏ Generator-fed faults
generator from damage, or even ■■ Unique voltage conditions
complete failure, that could occur when ❏❏ Very fast RRRV
feeding a faulted transformer, and also
can protect the transformer, in the event ❏❏ Out-of-phase switching
that a fault should occur in the generator
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Unique Fault Current Conditions The high ratio of inductive reactance to The IEEE standard requires verification
System-source (aka, transformer-fed) resistance (X/R ratio) of the system can that the circuit breaker can interrupt
faults (see Figure 5.1-4, fault location “a”) cause the dc component of the fault under these severe conditions. Eaton’s
can be extremely high. The full energy of current to exceed 100%. The asymmetrical VCP-WG generator circuit breakers have
the power system feeds the fault, and the fault current peak becomes high enough demonstrated their ability to interrupt
low impedance of the fault current path and its decay becomes slow enough three-phase fault current levels up to
does very little to limit the fault current. that the natural current zero is delayed 135% dc content under delayed current
Eaton’s type VCP-WG Generator Circuit for several cycles. The circuit breaker zero conditions.
Breakers are ideal for interrupting such experiences longer arcing time and more
high fault currents because they have electrical, thermal and mechanical stress
demonstrated high interruption ratings during the interruption.
up to 75 kA, with high dc fault content
up to 75%, as proven by high power
laboratory tests. Table 5.1-7. Breaker Operations Information
Generator-source (aka, generator-fed) Circuit Breaker Ratings Maximum Number of Operations a
faults, see Figure 5.1-4, fault location “b”) Rated Rated Rated Between No-Load Rated Inrush
can cause a severe condition called Maximum Continuous Short-Circuit Servicing Mechanical Continuous Current
Voltage Current Current Current Switching
“Delayed Current Zero,” see Figure 5.1-5). kV rms Amperes kA rms, sym. Switching
4.76, 8.25, 15 1200, 2000 33 kA and below 2000 10,000 10,000 750
4.76, 8.25, 15 3000 All 1000 5000 5000 400
4.76, 15 All 37 kA and above 1000 5000 5000 400
27 All All 500 2500 2500 100
38 All All 250 1500 1500 100
a Each operation is comprised of one closing plus one opening.
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Unique Voltage Conditions

Generator circuits typically produce
very fast rates of rise of recovery voltage
Contact Parting
(RRRV) due to the high natural frequency 8
and low impedance and very low stray Current
capacitance. VCP-WG generator circuit pu
breakers are designed to interrupt fault 6
current levels with very fast RRRV in
accordance with IEEE standard C37.013
4
and C37.013a. VCP-WG generator circuit Idc
breakers have a distinct ability to perform
under out-of-phase conditions when 2
the generator and power system voltages
are not in sync. The voltages across the
open contacts can be as high as twice 0
the rated line-to-ground voltage of the
system. The IEEE standard requires
demonstration by test that the generator -2
circuit breaker can switch under specified
out-of-phase conditions.
-4
Versatility in Application
Eaton’s generator vacuum circuit breakers -6
0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160
are available in drawout (VCP-WG) or fixed
(VCP-WRG) configurations to provide for
superior performance and versatility. Figure 5.1-5. Generator-Fed Faults Can Experience Delayed Current Zero, Where the High Inductance to
Many industrial and commercial power Resistance Ratio of the System Can Cause the dc Component of the Fault Current to Exceed 100%
systems now include small generators as
a local source of power. New applications
are arising as a result of the de-regulation 10.00 10.00 10.00 10.00
of the utility industry, and the construction (254.0) (254.0) (254.0) (254.0)
of smaller packaged power plants. Eaton’s 29.00 30.00 29.00 26.60
generator breakers interrupt large (736.6) (762.0) (736.6) (675.6)
short-circuit currents in a small three-
pole package.
Typical applications include: 31.40 31.20
(797.6) (792.5)
■■ Electric utilities: fossil, hydro and
wind power
■■ Packaged power plants
■■ Industrial companies using combined 24.60 24.60
(624.8) (624.8)
cycle/combustion turbine plants
■■ Government and military 29-Inch Frame Drawout VCP-WG 29-Inch Frame Fixed VCP-WRG
■■ Commercial institutions
■■ Petrochemical and process industries
10.00 10.00 10.00 10.00
■■ Forestry, pulp and paper (254.0) (254.0) (254.0) (254.0)
30.60 30.00 30.60 26.80*
■■ Mining, exploration and marine
(777.2) (762.0) (777.2) (680.7)
The VCP-WG is the world’s generator
circuit breaker for reliable and robust
power generation protection.
39.60 39.30
(1005.8) (998.2)
24.60 *6000 A has a depth of 28.50 (723.9)

(624.8)
31-Inch Frame Drawout VCP-WG 31-Inch Frame Fixed VCP-WRG
Figure 5.1-6. Type VCP-WG (Drawout) and Type VCP-WRG (Fixed) Circuit Breakers
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5 kV Class Generator Circuit Breaker Ratings

Table 5.1-8. Generator Circuit Breaker Types: VCP-WG (Drawout—DO) / VCP-WRG (Fixed—FIX)
Description Units Short-Circuit Current (Isc)
50 kA 63 kA 75 kA
Maximum Voltage (V): 5 kV
Frame in Inches (mm) — 29.00 29.00 31.00 31.00 29.00 29.00 31.00 31.00 31.00 31.00
(see Figure 5.1-6 on Page 5.1-14) (736.6) (736.6) (787.4) (787.4) (736.6) (736.6) (787.4) (787.4) (787.4) (787.4)
Ratings Assigned — DO FIX DO FIX DO FIX DO FIX DO FIX
Continuous Current A rms 1200 1200 — — 1200 1200 — — 1200 1200
2000 2000 — — 2000 2000 — — 2000 2000
3000 3000 — — 3000 3000 — — 3000 3000
4000 a 4000 a 4000 4000 4000 a 4000 a 4000 4000 4000 4000
— — 5000 a 5000 — — 5000 a 5000 5000 a 5000
— — — 6000 — — — 6000 — 6000
— — — 6300 a — — — 6300 a — 6300 a
— — — 7000 a — — — 7000 a — 7000 a
Dielectric Strength
Power frequency withstand voltage kV rms 19 19 19 19 19 19 19 19 19 19
Lightning impulse withstand voltage kV peak 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60
InterruptingTime ms 50 50 83 83 50 50 83 83 83 83
ClosingTime ms 47 47 47 47 47 47 47 47 47 47
Short-Circuit Current kA rms 50 50 50 50 63 63 63 63 75 75
Asymmetrical current interrupting capability % dc 75 75 75 75 75 75 75 75 63 63
Ref: Minimum opening time ms 30 30 54 54 30 30 54 54 54 54
Short-time current carrying capability kA rms 50 50 50 50 63 63 63 63 75 75
Duration of short-time current sec 3 3 2.3 2.3 3 3 1.4 1.4 1 1
Closing and Latching Capability kA peak 137 137 137 137 173 173 173 173 206 206
First Generator-Source Symmetrical
Current Interrupting Capability kA rms 25 25 25 25 31.5 31.5 31.5 31.5 40 40
First Generator-Source Asymmetrical
Current Interrupting Capability % dc 130 130 130 130 130 130 130 130 130 130
Second Generator-Source Symmetrical
Current Interrupting Capability kA rms — — 31.5 31.5 40 40 40 40 50 50
Second Generator-Source Asymmetrical
Current Interrupting Capability % dc — — 110 110 110 110 110 110 110 110
ProspectiveTRV—Rate of Rise of Recovery Voltage (RRRV) kV / µs 3.0 3.0 3.0 b 3.0 b 3.0 3.0 3.0 b 3.0 b 3.0 b 3.0 b
Transient recovery voltage—Peak (E2 = 1.84 x V) kV peak 9.2 9.2 9.2 b 9.2 b 9.2 9.2 9.2 b 9.2 b 9.2 b 9.2 b
Transient recovery voltage—Time to Peak
(T2 = 0.62 x V) µs 3.1 3.1 3.1 b 3.1 b 3.1 3.1 3.1 b 3.1 b 3.1 b 3.1 b
Load Current Switching Endurance Capability Opera- 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000
tions
No-Load Mechanical Endurance Capability Opera- 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000
tions
Out-of-Phase Current Switching Capability kA 25 25 25 25 31.5 31.5 31.5 31.5 37.5 37.5
90º out-of-phase power frequency recovery
voltage ( = 1.5 x sqrt(2/3) x V) kV rms 6.1 6.1 6.1 6.1 6.1 6.1 6.1 6.1 6.1 6.1
90º out-of-phase inherentTRV—
Rate of Rise of Recovery Voltage (RRRV) kV / µs 3.3 3.3 3.3 3.3 3.3 3.3 3.3 3.3 3.3 3.3
Transient recovery voltage—Peak (E2 = 2.6 x V) kV peak 13 13 13 13 13 13 13 13 13 13
(T2 = 0.89 x V) µs 4.5 4.5 4.5 4.5 4.5 4.5 4.5 4.5 4.5 4.5
a Ratings achieved using forced-air cooling by blowers in the enclosure.
b TRV capacitors are required if RRRV is >0.5 kV/µs; or T2 is <65 µs.
Note: Rated frequency: 60 Hz.
Note: Standard operating duty: CO - 30 m - CO.
Note: Relevant Standard: IEEE standards C37.013-1997 and C37.013a-2007.
Note: Test certificates available.
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15 kV Class Generator Circuit Breaker Ratings

Table 5.1-8. Generator Circuit Breaker Types: VCP-WG (Drawout—DO) / VCP-WRG (Fixed—FIX) (Continued)
Description Units Short-Circuit Current (Isc)
50 kA 63 kA 75 kA
Maximum Voltage (V): 15 kV
Frame in Inches (mm) — 29.00 29.00 31.00 31.00 29.00 29.00 31.00 31.00 31.00 31.00
(see Figure 5.1-6 on Page 5.1-14) (736.6) (736.6) (787.4) (787.4) (736.6) (736.6) (787.4) (787.4) (787.4) (787.4)
Ratings Assigned — DO FIX DO FIX DO FIX DO FIX DO FIX
Continuous Current A rms 1200 1200 — — 1200 1200 — — 1200 1200
2000 2000 — — 2000 2000 — — 2000 2000
3000 3000 — — 3000 3000 — — 3000 3000
4000 a 4000 a 4000 4000 4000 a 4000 a 4000 4000 4000 4000
— — 5000 a 5000 — — 5000 a 5000 5000 a 5000
— — — 6000 — — — 6000 — 6000
— — — 6300 a — — — 6300 a — 6300 a
— — — 7000 a — — — 7000 a — 7000 a
Dielectric Strength
Power frequency withstand voltage kV rms 36 36 36 36 36 36 36 36 36 36
Lightning impulse withstand voltage kV peak 95 95 95 95 95 95 95 95 95 95
InterruptingTime ms 50 50 83 83 50 50 83 83 83 83
ClosingTime ms 47 47 47 47 47 47 47 47 47 47
Short-Circuit Current kA rms 50 50 50 50 63 63 63 63 75 75
Asymmetrical current interrupting capability % dc 75 75 75 75 75 75 75 75 63 63
Ref: Minimum opening time ms 30 30 54 54 30 30 54 54 54 54
Short-time current carrying capability kA rms 50 50 50 50 63 63 63 63 75 75
Duration of short-time current s 3 3 2.3 2.3 3 3 1.4 1.4 1 1
Closing and Latching Capability kA peak 137 137 137 137 173 173 173 173 206 206
First Generator-Source Symmetrical
Current Interrupting Capability kA rms 25 25 25 25 31.5 31.5 31.5 31.5 40 40
First Generator-Source Asymmetrical
Current Interrupting Capability % dc 130 130 130 130 130 130 130 130 130 130
Second Generator-Source Symmetrical
Current Interrupting Capability kA rms — — 31.5 31.5 40 40 40 40 50 50
Second Generator-Source Asymmetrical
Current Interrupting Capability % dc — — 110 110 110 110 110 110 110 110
ProspectiveTRV—Rate of Rise of Recovery Voltage kV / µs 3.4 3.4 3.4 b 3.4 b 3.4 3.4 3.4 b 3.4 b 3.4 b 3.4 b
(RRRV) kV peak 27.6 27.6 27.6 b 27.6 b 27.6 27.6 27.6 b 27.6 b 30.9 b 30.9 b
Transient recovery voltage—Peak (E2 = 1.84 x V)
(T2 = 0.62 x V) µs 9.3 9.3 9.3 b 9.3 b 9.3 9.3 9.3 b 9.3 b 9.3 b 9.3 b
Load Current Switching Endurance Capability Operations 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000
No-Load Mechanical Endurance Capability Operations 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000
Out-of-Phase Current Switching Capability kA 25 25 25 25 31.5 31.5 31.5 31.5 37.5 37.5
90º out-of-phase power frequency recovery
voltage ( = 1.5 x sqrt(2/3) x V) kV rms 18.4 18.4 18.4 18.4 18.4 18.4 18.4 18.4 18.4 18.4
90º out-of-phase inherentTRV—
Rate of Rise of Recovery Voltage (RRRV) kV / µs 3.3 3.3 3.3 3.3 3.3 3.3 3.3 3.3 3.3 3.3
Transient recovery voltage—Peak (E2 = 2.6 x V) kV peak 39 39 39 39 39 39 39 39 39 39
(T2 = 0.89 x V) µs 13.4 13.4 13.4 13.4 13.4 13.4 13.4 13.4 13.4 13.4
a Ratings achieved using forced-air cooling by blowers in the enclosure.
b TRV capacitors are required if RRRV is >0.5 kV/µs; or T2 is <65 µs.
Note: Rated frequency: 60 Hz.
Note: Standard operating duty: CO - 30 m - CO.
Note: Relevant Standard: IEEE standards C37.013-1997 and C37.013a-2007.
Note: Test certificates available.
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Devices 5.1-17
Switchgear Meters Instrument Transformers Current Transformers

The current transformer ratio is generally
Instrument transformers are used to selected so that the maximum load
protect personnel and secondary devices current will read about 70% full scale
from high voltage, and permit use of on a standard 5 A coil ammeter. Therefore,
reasonable insulation levels for relays, the current transformer primary rating
meters and instruments. The secondaries should be 140–150% of the maximum
of standard instrument transformers are load current.
rated at 5 A and/or 120 V, 60 Hz.
Maximum system fault current can
Switchgear Meters sometimes influence the current
Voltage Transformers transformer ratio selection because
Eaton’s Power Xpert™ Power and Energy
Selection of the ratio for voltage the connected secondary devices have
Meters, and Power Xpert Dashboard
transformers is seldom a question since published one-second ratings.
products allow switchgear owners and
operators to interface with their equipment the primary rating should be equal to or
The zero-sequence current transformer is
at varying levels of sophistication.To learn higher than the system line-to-line voltage.
used for sensitive ground fault relaying
more about these devices, visit our web or The number of potential transformers per
or self-balancing primary current type
click on links above. set and their connection is determined by
machine differential protection. The
the type of system and the relaying and
zero-sequence current transformer is
metering required.
available with a nominal ratio of 50/5 or
Protective Relays When two VTs are used, they are 100/5 and available opening size for
typically connected L-L, and provide power cables of 7.25 inches (184.2 mm).
phase-to-phase voltages, (Vab, Vbc, Vca) Special zero-sequence transformers with
for metering and relaying. larger windows are also available.
When three VTs are used, they are The minimum number of current
connected line-to-ground, and provide transformers for circuit relaying and
phase-to-phase (Vab, Vbc, Vca), as well instruments is three current transformers,
as phase-to-ground (Va, Vb, Vc) voltages one for each phase or two-phase
for metering and relaying. connected current transformers and
one zero-sequence current transformer.
If metering or relaying application requires Separate sets of current transformers
phase-to-ground voltages, use three VTs, are required for differential relays.
each connected L-G. If not, use of two
VTs connected L-L is sufficient. The minimum pickup of a ground
relay in the residual of three-phase
Protective Relays For ground detection, three VTs connected current transformers is
connected in Line-to-ground/ primarily determined by the current
Eaton can provide a wide range of broken-delta are used. transformer ratio. The relay pickup
protective relays to meet you most
A single VT, when used, can be connected can be reduced by adding one residual
complex protection and system needs.
line-to-line (it will provide line-to-line connected auxiliary current transformer.
output, for example Vab or Vbc or Vca), This connection is very desirable on main
or line-to-ground (it will provide line-to- incoming and tie circuits of low resistance
ground output, for example Va or Vb or grounded circuits.
Vc). Generally, a single VT is used to Standard accuracy current transformers
derive voltage signal for synchronizing are normally more than adequate for most
or Over Voltage/Under Voltage function. standard applications of microprocessor-
based protective relays and meters. See
Table 5.1-11 for CT accuracy information.
Table 5.1-9. Standard Voltage Transformer Ratio Information

Rating-Volts 2400 4200 4800 7200 8400 10800 12000 14400
Ratio 20-1 35-1 40-1 60-1 70-1 90-1 100-1 120-1
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Table 5.1-10. Standard Voltage Transformer, 60 Hz Accuracy Information

Switchgear Voltage Transformer—ANSI Accuracy
kV kV Maximum Number Standard Burdens at 120 Volts Burdens at 69.3 Volts Thermal Rating Volt-Ampere
Class BIL Per Set and Connection Ratios W, X, Y Z M ZZ W, X Y M Z 55 °C Connection
5 60 2LL 20, a 0.3 1.2 — — 0.3 — — — LL 700

or 3LG 35, LG 400
40 LG b 700
7.5 95 2LL 35, 40, 0.3 0.3 0.3 0.6 0.3 0.3 0.3 1.2 LL 1000
and or 3LG 60, 70, LG 550
15 100, 120 LG b 1000
a For solidly grounded 4160 V system only or any type 2400 V system.
b For solidly grounded system only.
Note: LL = Line-to-line connection. LG = Line-to-ground connection.
Table 5.1-11. Current Transformers, 55 ºC Ambient

CT Ratio Metering Accuracy Classification Relaying Accuracy Classification
(MR = Multi-Ratio) At 60 Hz At 60 Hz At 60 Hz Minimum Accuracy Standard Accuracy Optional High Accuracy
Standard Burden Standard Burden Standard Burden Required per IEEE Supplied in VCP-W Available in VCP-W
B 0.1 B 0.5 B 1.8 C37.20.2 Switchgear Switchgear
50:5 1.2 — — C10 — C10

75:5 1.2 2.4 — C10 C10 C20
100:5 1.2 2.4 — C10 C10 C20
150:5 0.6 2.4 — C20 C20 C50
200:5 0.6 2.4 — C20 C20 C50
c
250:5 0.6 2.4 — C20 C50
300:5 0.6 2.4 2.4 C20 C20 C100
400:5 0.3 1.2 2.4 C50 C50 C100
c
500:5 0.3 0.3 2.4 C50 C100
600:5 0.3 0.3 2.4 C50 C100 C200
800:5 0.3 0.3 1.2 C50 C100 C200
c
1000:5 0.3 0.3 0.3 C100 C200
1200:5 0.3 0.3 0.3 C100 C200 C400
1500:5 0.3 0.3 0.3 C100 C200 C400
2000:5 0.3 0.3 0.3 C100 C200 C400
2500:5 0.3 0.3 0.3 c C200 C400
3000:5 0.3 0.3 0.3 C100 C200 C400
4000:5 0.3 0.3 0.3 C100 C200 C400
600:5 MR 0.3 0.3 2.4 c C100 C200
1200:5 MR 0.3 0.3 0.3 c C200 C400
2000:5 MR 0.3 0.3 0.3 c C200 C400
3000:5 MR 0.3 0.3 0.3 c C200 C400
50:5 zero sequence — — — — C10 —
100:5 zero sequence — — — — C20 —
c Not listed in C37.20.2.
Note: Maximum number of CTs—Two sets of standard accuracy or one set of high accuracy CTs can be installed in the breaker compartment on each side
of the circuit breaker.
Dummy Element (Dummy Breaker)

Dummy element is a drawout element The device is insulated to suit the voltage Before using a dummy element, it is
with primary disconnects similar to a rating of the switchgear and will carry recommended that each user develop
drawout circuit breaker, but consists required levels of short-circuit current, but detailed operating procedure consistent
of solid copper conductors in place of it is not rated for any current interruption. with safe operating practices. Only
vacuum interrupters, and is designed It must be key interlocked with all source qualified personnel should be authorized
for manual racking. it is typically used as devices such that it can only be inserted to use the dummy element.
drawout disconnect link in the primary into or removed from its connected
system for circuit isolation or bypass. position only after the primary circuit in
which it is to be applied is completely
de-energized.
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Devices 5.1-19
Roll-on-the-Floor Breaker Option
VCP-W Direct Roll-in Breaker with

Fixed Wheels
Roll-on-the-Floor Switchgear Compartment
An optional direct roll-in breaker When using a 1200 or 2000 A circuit

designed for use in upper and lower breaker in the lower compartment, the
compartment of 5/15 kV indoor and compartment above the breaker can be
outdoor walk-in aisle switchgear is left blank or used of auxiliaries, such as
available for all 5/15 kV VCP-W, VCP-WC VTs or single-phase CPT, or primary fuses
and VCP-WG circuit breakers. Breaker for three-phase or larger than 15 kVA
is fitted with special wheel kit, and single-phase CPTs. When using 3000 A VCP-W Direct Roll-in Breaker with
compartment interface is modified to circuit breaker in the lower compartment, Swivel Wheels on Front
allow circuit breaker to be rolled directly the compartment above the breaker is
from the floor into the switchgear left blank for ventilation. The design is
compartment, or from switchgear rated for application in IBC/CBC seismic
compartment onto the floor without a environment. It can also be supplied
need for external lifting device or dolly. with UL or CSA label for certain ratings.
The circuit breaker can be supplied with Contact Eaton for ratings available with
all four fixed wheels or can be supplied UL/CSA label. The overall dimensions of
with two swivel-type wheels on the front the 5/15 kV indoor and outdoor walk-in
and two fixed wheels on the rear. In aisle structures with the roll-on-the-floor
2-high construction, the roll-on-the-floor breaker option are the same as the
breaker option is available for breakers in standard structures that use standard non
upper or lower compartments, however, roll-on-the-floor circuit breakers.
removal of upper breaker requires
external lifter and lift pan, which are
optional accessories.
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Devices 5.1-20
Integral Motorized Remote A microprocessor-based controller card,

located below the drive motor, interfaces
Racking Option (VC-W MR2) with an external hand-held pendant
(standard), discrete external I/O (optional)
or external Modbus communication
(optional) and controls the breaker/
auxiliary drawer movement via the drive
motor. The system is also designed such
that it allows manual racking of the
breaker/auxiliary using the levering
crank accessory if needed. The VC-W
MR2 controller interface is shown in
Figure 5.1-7. The crank safety switch
disables the motor whenever a breaker/
auxiliary is being manually racked in or
out. The connect, test and disconnect
limit switches provide breaker/auxiliary
position inputs to the controller card.
MR2 Hand-Held Pendant In addition to the standard permissive
Breaker Levering Pan Assembly with Test
Position—VC-W MR2 Integral Racking Device switch, two terminals are provided for
VC-W MR2 is an optional motorized connection of the customer’s external
racking device accessory installed interlocking/permissive contact(s). Note
inside a circuit breaker or auxiliary that a single-phase 120 Vac control supply
compartment. It is available for is required for proper operation of the
application in circuit breaker VC-W MR2 controller and the drive motor.
compartments of 5/15/27/38 kV
Type VC-W arc and non-arc, and 5 kV When VC-W MR2 integral racking is
VC-W ND metal-clad switchgear. It is supplied, its controller card is wired to
also available for application in auxiliary the CAT 6 jack installed in the associated
compartments of 5/15 kV Type VC-W breaker/auxiliary compartment door,
arc-resistant and standard switchgear. and each switchgear lineup is shipped
This optional accessory allows a user to with one hand-held pendant with 30 feet
safely move a circuit breaker between of CAT 6 cable (lengths up to 100 ft
Connected, Test and Disconnected available). The pendant interfaces with
positions and auxiliary drawer (VT, CPT, the MR2 controller card via the CAT 6
Type VC-W Arc-Resistant Switchgear Auxiliary primary fuse) between Connected and cable through a CAT 6 jack located on the
Drawer with Type MR2 Integral Racking Disconnected positions within their breaker/auxiliary compartment door.It
respective compartments from a safe allows the operator to move away from
distance away from the switchgear. The the switchgear up to 30 feet. The pendant
MR2 controller also allows a user to includes Enable pushbutton for additional
electrically open and close the circuit security. It must be pressed in order to
breaker from a safe distance away from activate the pendant functions. By
the switchgear. For switchgear designs/ pressing Enable pushbutton and an
ratings not included above, contact Eaton appropriate function pushbutton together
for availability of MR2 accessory. momentarily, the operator can rack the
breaker between Connected, Test and
Disconnected positions or open or close
the breaker or rack the auxiliary drawer
between Connected and Disconnected
positions. Breaker or auxiliary drawer
positions (Connect, Test, Disconnect)
and breaker opened/closed status are
indicated by appropriate LED lights on
Type VC-W Standard Switchgear Auxiliary the pendant. A blinking light indicates
Drawer with Type MR2 Integral Racking that the breaker/auxiliary is in motion
through the selected position.
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A solid (non-blinking) light indicates that The remote LED lights are not included Technical Data
the breaker/auxiliary has reached and with MR2. If the customer needs to
stopped in the selected position. In case operate the MR2 with the hand-held Control Supply Ratings
normal operation fails, the appropriate pendant, the pendant becomes the ■■ Nominal control voltage—120 Vac,
error code is displayed in a separate master and will override the customer’s 50 or 60 Hz, single-phase
two-character LED display window on the remote control signals.
■■ Control voltage range—100 to 140 Vac,
pendant. A list of various error codes and
their descriptions along with suggested The VC-W MR2 controller is also equipped 50 or 60 Hz
corrective actions are printed on the with terminal blocks to allow the customer ■■ Time to travel from connect to
back side of the pendant. Examples of to interface with the controller via their disconnect, or disconnect to
error states: motor overcurrent, motor SCADA system using a Modbus interface. connect—50 seconds maximum
overtemperature, motor timed out, Please note that only one of the two
■■ Current draw during the travel—
breaker position unknown, open options, discrete I/O interface or Modbus
interface, can be used, but not both. 15 A maximum for about 3 seconds
permissive, communication error and 3.6 A for about 24 seconds
and no breaker/auxiliary. Figure 5.1-8 shows an illustration of a
typical Modbus control example. ■■ Optional dry output contacts when
In addition to pendant, three optional I/O Additional components shown outside included for position indications are
interfaces can be supplied as follows: the MR2 controller in Figure 5.1-8 are not rated for 125 Vac, 2 A
included with the MR2. System-level ■■ External permissive contacts, when
1. I/O interface to allow racking of controls can be optionally supplied by
breaker (connect, test, disconnect) or used, must be rated for 24 Vdc, 50 mA
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auxiliary drawer (connect, disconnect) If the customer needs to operate the MR2
by external hardwired dry contacts with the hand-held pendant, the pendant Requirements for External Contacts
and 24 Vdc output for corresponding becomes the master and will override and LEDs when Interfacing with MR2
remote position indicating LEDs. the Modbus interface. Error codes are ■■ External contacts should be rated for
2. I/O board that provided dry contacts displayed on Modbus devices when minimum open circuit voltage of
for remote indication of breaker controlling the MR2 with Modbus and 24 Vdc, and be able to close and
(connect, intermediate, test, on the pendant when controlling with carry 5 mA at 24 Vdc
disconnect)/auxiliary drawer (connect, the pendant. ■■ When remote LEDs are used, use
test) position within its compartment. 24 Vdc rated LEDs, current up to 20 mA
■■ Optional dry output contacts when
3. I/O interface to allow breaker open/
close functions via external hardwired included for position indications are
dry contacts and 24 Vdc output for rated for 125 Vac, 2 A
corresponding remote open/close ■■ External permissive contacts, when
status LEDs. used, must be rated for 24 Vdc, 50 mA
It is the customer’s responsibility to
provide single-phase 120 V, 50 or 60 Hz
nominal supply for the MR2 controller.
It can be derived from within the
switchgear if an appropriate control
power transformer is available within
the switchgear.
Type VC-W MR2 motorized racking
accessory has been endurance tested and
guaranteed for 500 operations as
required by IEEE C37.20.2.
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Figure 5.1-7. VC-W MR2 Controller Interface for a VCB with Distinct Test Position and Open/Close Functions
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Devices 5.1-23
Figure 5.1-8. VC-W MR2 Typical Modbus Control Example
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Devices 5.1-24
Accessories Ground and Test Device

The ground and test device is a drawout
Eaton 5–15 kV switchgear is element that may be inserted into a
provided with the following metal-clad switchgear housing in place of
accessories as standard: a circuit breaker to provide access to the
■■ One test jumper primary circuits to permit the temporary
connection of grounds or testing equip
■■ One levering crank
ment to the high-voltage circuits. High
■■ One maintenance tool potential testing of cable or phase
■■ One lifting yoke (5–27 kV) checking of circuits are typical tests
which may be performed. The devices
■■ One sets of rails (5–27 kV)
are insulated to suit the voltage rating
The following optional accessories of the switchgear and will carry required
are also available. Contact Eaton for level of short-circuit current.
additional information.
Before using ground and test devices, it is
recommended that each user develop
Optional Accessories detailed operating procedures consistent
with safe operating practices. Only 5/15 kV Manual Type G&T Device
■■ Transport dolly (5–27 kV), qualified personnel should be authorized
(5–15 kV arc-resistant) to use ground and test devices.
■■ Portable lifter (5–27 kV)
Manual and electrical ground and test
■■ Test cabinet devices are available. These devices
■■ Electrical levering device (5–38 kV) include six studs for connection to
■■ Ramp for lower breaker (5–27 kV), primary circuits. On the manual device,
(5–15 kV arc-resistant) selection and grounding is accomplished
by cable or bus bars connection. On
■■ Manual or electrical ground and electrical-type devices, grounding is
test device accomplished by an electrically
■■ Hi-pot tester operated grounding switch.
5/15 kV Manual G&T Device shown

with Upper Terminals Grounded
5/15 kV Manual G&T Device shown

with Lower Terminals Grounded
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Devices 5.1-25
System Options
Partial Discharge Sensing and Monitoring for Switchgear
InsulGard Relay RFCT Sensor
Partial Discharge Equipment
InsulGard Relay (PD Monitoring)

Partial Discharge in Switchgear Sensing and Monitoring
Partial discharge is a common name for Eaton’sType VCP-W metal-clad switchgear The PD sensing and monitoring system
various forms of electrical discharges (2.4–38 kV) is corona-free by design. is optional. It consists of Eaton’s
such as corona, surface tracking, and Corona emissions within the standard InsulGard™ Relay and PD sensors
discharges internal to the insulation. It VacClad switchgear assemblies have specifically developed for application in
partially bridges the insulation between been eliminated or reduced to very the switchgear to work with the relay.
the conductors. These discharges are low levels by special fabrication and Partial discharges within the switchgear
essentially small arcs occurring in or assembly techniques, such as rounding compartment are detected by installation
on the surface of the insulation system and buffing of all sharp copper edges of a small donut type radio frequency
when voltage stress exceeds a critical at the joints, employing star washers current transformer (RFCT) sensor over
value. With time, airborne particles, for bolting metal barriers, and using floating stress shields of the specially
contaminants and humidity lead to specially crafted standoff insulators designed bus or line side primary
conditions that result in partial for primary bus supports. By making bushings. Partial discharges in customer’s
discharges. Partial discharges start switchgear assemblies corona-free, power cables (external discharges) are
at a low level and increase as more Eaton has made its standard switchgear detected by installation of the RFCT
insulation becomes deteriorated. more reliable. However, as indicated around ground shields of the incoming
Examples of partial discharge in above, with time, airborne particles, or outgoing power cables termination.
switchgear are surface tracking across contaminants and humidity lead to
bus insulation, or discharges in the air conditions that cause partial discharges In 5/15 kV switchgear (refer to
gap between the bus and a support, to develop in switchgear operating at Figure 5.1-10), primary epoxy bushings
such as where a bus passes through an voltages 4000 V and above. Type VC-W with stress shield and RFCT sensors
insulating window between the sections switchgear can be equipped with factory- for measurement of internal as well
of the switchgear. If partial discharge installed partial discharge sensors and as external partial discharges are all
process is not detected and corrected, it partial discharge sensing relay for optional. InsulGard relay is also optional.
can develop into a full-scale insulation continuous monitoring of the partial When specified, one set of primary
failure followed by an electrical fault. discharges under normal operation. epoxy bushings (located on bus side)
Most switchgear flashover and bus Timely detection of insulation with stress shield and associated RFCT
failures are a result of insulation degradation through increasing partial sensor is provided at every two vertical
degradation caused by various discharges can identify potential sections. An additional RFCT sensor
forms of partial discharges. problems so that corrective actions for each incoming and outgoing power
can be planned and implemented cable circuits can be provided as
long before permanent deterioration required. The RFCT output signals can
develops. Partial discharge detection be connected directly to InsulGard relay
can be the foundation of an effective for continuous monitoring of partial
predictive maintenance program. discharges or can be used for periodic
Trending of partial discharge data field measurements.
over time allows prediction of failures,
which can be corrected before
catastrophic failure occurs.
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Input
Temp Sensor Terminal InsulGard
Block Relay Optional
Humidity Sensor Modem
120 Vac
Auxiliary
Signals (up to 15 Total) from Power Output
PD Sensors (Coupling Capacitors, Alarm
RFCT Sensor, RTD Input, etc.) Status
Figure 5.1-9. InsulGard Relay System
RFCT #1 detects partial discharges internal to switchgear compartment.
RFCT #2 detects partial discharges in customer’s cables up to 100 ft

from switchgear.
Figure 5.1-10. Typical Partial Discharge Sensor Connections

(5–15 kV Switchgear)
Note: Use one set of epoxy bottles with ground stress shield on bus side
(either in the top or bottom compartment) at every two vertical sections.
Use standard bottles at all other locations.
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Devices 5.1-27
Partial Discharge Sensors and Monitoring for Switchgear
Radio Frequency Current Sensor (RFCT) Epoxy Bottles with Stress Shield
(5/15 kV Switchgear)
PD Sensors
PD Sensors
PD Sensors are Installed
in Switchgear Cubicle
Figure 5-11. How the Process Works—Sensing and Data Collection
Pulse Repetition Rate (PPC)

5
0
Cub12
Cub13
Cub14
Cub15
Cub16
Cub11
Cub1
Cub2
Cub3
Cub4
Cub5
Cub6
Cub7
Cub8
Cub9
Relatively high Partial Discharge levels indicate problems in

older non-fluidized epoxy insulated MV bus. Problems in cable
terminations and in connected equipment can also be revealed.
Figure 5-12. How the Process Works—Data Analysis and Report (Sample)
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Layouts and Dimensions 5.1-28
Standard Height—Layouts
Typical Main-Tie-Main Arrangements (Standard Metal-Clad)
Note: Arrangements shown in Figures 5.1-13–5.1-15 can be provided in 26.00-inch (660.4 mm) wide, 95.00-inch (2413.0 mm) high,
96.25-inch (2444.8 mm) deep structures with 50VCPWND, 1200 A circuit breakers.
Note: R = Multi-function relay, M = Multi-function meter.
Line VTs Line VTs
Line CPT Line CPT

Bus VTs 1-ph, 15 kVA max. Bus VTs 1-ph, 15 kVA max.
52-T
1200 or
2000 A
Bus 1 Bus 2
52-M1 52-M2
1200 A 1200 or 1200 A 1200 A 1200 or
2000 A 2000 A
R M R M R M R M R M
CTs CTs CTs CTs CTs
Feeder Source 1 Feeder Feeder Source 2
Figure 5.1-13. Typical Main-Tie-Main Arrangement with Bus and Line VTs and Line CPTs
5 or 15 kV VCP-W Switchgear, 1200 or 2000 A Mains and Tie, 36.00-Inch (914.4 mm) Wide Structures
Line VTs Line VTs
Bus VTs 52-T Bus VTs

1200 or
2000 A
Bus 1 Bus 2
52-M1 52-M2
1200 or 1200 A 1200 A 1200 or
2000 A 2000A
R M R M R M R M
CTs CTs CTs CTs
Source 1 Feeder Feeder Source 2
Figure 5.1-14. Typical Main-Tie-Main Arrangement with Bus and Line VTs, but without Line CPTs—Preferred Arrangement
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Typical Main-Tie-Main Arrangements (Continued)

Note: R = Multi-function relay, M = Multi-function meter
Feeder Feeder
Line VTs
CTs
CTs
R M R M
Bus VTs 52-T Bus VTs

1200 A 1200 or 1200 A
2000 A
Bus 1 Bus 2
52-M1 52-M2
1200 A 1200 or 1200 or 1200 A
2000 A 2000 A
R M R M R M R M
CTs CTs CTs CTs

Line VTs
Feeder Source 1 Source 2 Feeder
Figure 5.1-15. Typical Main-Tie-Main Arrangement with Bus and Line VTs, but without Line CPTs—Alternate Arrangement
Bus VTs Bus VTs
Bus 1 Bus 2
Line CPT Line CPT

1-ph, 15 kVA max. 1-ph, 15 kVA max.
52-M1 52-T 52-M2
3000 A 3000 A 3000 A
R M R M
CTs CTs
Line VTs Line VTs
Source 1 Source 2
Figure 5.1-16. Typical Main-Tie-Main Arrangement with Bus and Line VTs, and Line CPTs
5 or 15 kV VCP-W Switchgear, 3000 A Mains and Tie, 36.00-Inch (914.4 mm) Wide Structures
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Note: R = Multi-function relay, M = Multi-function meter
R R
M M
52-M1 52-M2
3000 A 52-T 3000 A
3000 A
Bus 1 Bus 2
(Optional (Optional (Optional

Fans) a Fans) a Fans) a
Line VTs Bus VTs Bus VTs Line VTs
Source 1 Source 2
Figure 5-17. Typical Main-Tie-Main Arrangement with Bus and Line VTs
5 or 15 kV VCP-W Switchgear, 3000 A Mains and Tie, 36.00-Inch (914.4 mm) Wide Structures
a This arrangement can be supplied with cooling fans to allow 4000 A continuous.
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Dimensions in Inches (mm) Available Configurations

Note: Dimensions for estimating purposes only.
Tie Breaker Bus Transition

Requirements 1200 Ampere 1200 Ampere 1200 Ampere
Breaker Breaker Breaker
1200 Ampere 2000 Ampere Drawout

Breaker Breaker Auxiliary
Drawout 2000 Ampere Drawout

a Auxiliary Breaker Auxiliary
1200 Ampere Drawout 2000 Ampere

Breaker Auxiliary Breaker
Blank Drawout 2000 Ampere

(Ventilation) Auxiliary Breaker
1
Figure 5.1-18. Tie Breaker Bus

Transition Requirements
3000 Ampere Drawout 1200 Ampere
a Breakers cannot be located in bus transition
Breaker Auxiliary Breaker
compartment.
3000 Ampere
Breaker bc

Vent Area
Drawout
Auxiliary
Figure 5.1-19. Available Configurations

b For 4000 A force cooled application,
refer to Eaton.
c This configuration is available for indoor
and outdoor walk-in designs only.
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Standard Height—
Dimensions in Inches (mm)
Note: Dimensions for estimating purposes only.
Typical Units
Figure 5.1-23. Outdoor Sheltered Aisle Single Row
Figure 5.1-20. 36.00-Inch (914.4 mm) Wide

Typical Breaker/Breaker Vertical Section
Figure 5.1-24. Outdoor Sheltered Aisle Double Row

Typical Auxiliary/Breaker Vertical Section
Figure 5.1-25. Indoor Figure 5.1-26. Outdoor Aisleless

Typical Auxiliary/Auxiliary Vertical Section
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2.00 32.00 (812.8) 2.00

(50.8) (50.8)
3.00 (76.2)
23.00 Rear
1
(584.2) 36.00
3 2.00 32.00 2.00
(914.4)
(50.8) (812.8) (50.8)
3.00
4
(76.2)
5B 5B
23.00
2 (584.2)
28.00
(711.2)
0.88
(4) Knockouts (22.4)
5A 5A 0.88
for Top Secondary (22.4)
Conduit Entry
9.00 6
(228.6)
6.00
(152.4) 96.25
(2444.8) 44.50
7.00 (1130.3)
(177.8) 9 60.88
(1546.4)
0.56 0.56
3.00 3.00
(14.2) (14.2)
(76.2) (76.2)
Front 5A 5A 3.38
(85.9)
3.00 3.00
(76.2) (76.2)
Figure 5.1-27. Top View of Typical Indoor Breaker 16.00 19.00
7
0.25
(406.4) (482.6)
and Auxiliary Structures (6.4)
a Power cable entrance area. Refer to

Figure 5.1-29 for typical conduit locations. Refer
to shop drawings for order specific locations. 5B 5B 3.88
4.25 (98.6)
(108.0) 1.25
0.88 0.88
(31.8) 5.56 4
(22.4) (22.4)
(141.2)
32.00 Min. 36.00

(812.8) (914.4) 70.00 Min.
10 (1778.0)
8
Front
Figure 5.1-28. Base Plan of a Typical Indoor Breaker or Auxiliary Structure

b Power cable entrance area. Refer to g Secondary conduit space: All—maximum of
Figure 5.1-29 for typical conduit locations. 1.00-inch (25.4 mm) projection.
Refer to shop drawings for order specific h Minimum clearance to LH side of
locations. VacClad-W. Minimum clearance to RH side of
c Recommended minimum clearance to rear the switchgear: 6.00 inches (152.4 mm).
of VacClad-W. i Finished foundation surface shall be level within
d Floor steel, if used, must not exceed this 0.06-inch (1.5 mm) in 36.00 inches (914.4 mm)
dimension under VacClad-W. left-to-right, front-to-back, and diagonally, as
e Anchor locations: 5A and 5B for seismic measured by a laser level.
applications, 5A only for non-seismic j Minimum clearance to front of VacClad-W.
application. For indoor, use 0.5-inch (12.7 mm)
bolts or weld.
f Station ground connection provision.
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Rear 6.00 (152.4)

6.00 (152.4)
1 1 1 2
7.00 (177.8)

11.50 (292.1)
Upper
2 2 2 7 Hinged
Panel
1-Large Relay
Case
Two Conduits per Breaker 3 3 3 3 3 2-Small Relay
Case
4 3-Instrument
6 5 5 4-Test Switch
4
5-Switch
6-Lock-out
Relay or
3 3 3 3 3
Switch
4 7-Metering
6 5 5 Unit

2 2 2 7 Lower
One Conduit per Breaker Hinged
Panel
Figure 5.1-29. Primary Conduit Locations for 1 1 1 1

Stacked Breakers
a Changes to 8.25 (209.6 mm) if optional hinged
rear doors are required.
b When cables enter from top, they connect to
the breaker located in the bottom compartment.
When cables enter from bottom, they connect
to the breaker in the upper compartment. Figure 5.1-30. Maximum Hinged
c When cables enter from top, they connect to Panel Equipment
the breaker located in the upper compartment.
When cables enter from bottom, they connect Note: The figure above shows that the
to the breaker in the bottom compartment. arrangement of components differs between
upper and lower panels. The figure may also
be used to select custom arrangements of
hinged panel components. Also, the use of
multi-function relays such as Eaton’s E-series
relays will significantly reduce consumption
of panel space.
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6.00
(152.4)
Attach to the Switchgear 4.00
Channels Using Supplied Hardware (101.6)
1.00 (25.4)
3.00 4.00 (101.6)

(76.2)
4.25 4.88 (124.0)

0.75 (19.1) (108.0)
0.63 (16.0)
1 Location for station 3 Power cable entrance

ground connection. space. Refer to shop 6.00 (152.4) 4.50 (114.3)
order base plan drawing
2 Attach switchgear to for conduit locations.
foundation using one Conduit projection not
of the two holes. to exceed 8.00 inches (203.2 mm). Attach to the Floor at One of the Two Hole
Use 5/8" Grade 5 or Locations Shown Using 5/8" Grade 5 Bolt or
better bolt. Torque 4 Secondary control wiring Better Torque to 150 ft-lb
to 150 ft-lb conduit entrance space.
(Total of 4 mounting Conduit stub ups not to 2
bolts per vertical project more than 7.00 inches (177.8 mm).
section, one at Mounting Clip Details
each corner.) 5 Finished foundation surface shall be level 4.50
within 0.06-inch (1.5 mm) in 36 inches (114.3)
(914.4 mm) left-to-right, front-to-back, and 2.00 (50.8)
diagonally, as measured by a laser level.
5/8" Bolt & HDWE
Supplied by Customer
6.00
(152.4)
2.00 (50.8)
Optional
Rear Door
View “A”
2
36.00 (914.4)
7 GA Steel
2.75 (69.8) Minimum Recommended Clearance
Mounting Clip
Supplied by Eaton X
4.50 (114.3) C 6.00 (152.4)
L
7.00 (177.8)
3.31 (84.1) 4.50 (114.3)
3 7.12 (180.8)
2.00 (50.8)
21.25 (539.8) 4.38 (111.3) 11.50 (292.1)
3 7.12
(180.8)
8.00 (203.2) 1 20.50
(520.7)
90.69 (2303.5)
90.27 (2292.8) 90.27 (2292.8)
101.25 (2571.8)
0.56 (14.2)
3.00 (76.2)
0.56 (14.2)
4
3.00 (76.2)
Channel
Locations
0.25 3.38 (85.9) 2.00 (50.8)
3.88 (98.5)
(6.4)
36 36
10.56 (268.2) 4.50 (114.3)
7.67 (194.8)
0.12 0.12
(3.0) (3.0)
2 X
View X-X
Outdoor Outdoor
End Wall End Wall
2.75 (69.8) Grade Level
4.50 (114.3) 70.00 (1778)

36.00 (914.4) 36.00 (914.4) 36.00 (914.4) Minimum Recommended Clearance
Front of Switchgear
Figure 5.1-31. 5/15 kV Switchgear Outdoor Aisleless Base Plan (Typical Details)—Dimensions in Inches (mm)
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6.00
(152.4)
Attach to the Switchgear 4.00
Attach to the Floor at Channels Using Supplied Hardware (101.6)
1.00 (25.4)
One of the Two Hole Locations
Shown Using 5/8" Grade 5 Bolt
or Better Torque to 150 ft-lb 3.00 4.00 (101.6)
6.50 (165.1) (76.2)
1.25
(31.8) 4.00 4.88 (124.0)
4.25
(101.6) 0.75 (19.1)
1 Location for station 3 Power cable entrance (108.0)
ground connection. 2.75 0.63 (16.0)
space. Refer to shop
order base plan drawing (69.8)
5.75 (146.1)
2 5 Attach switchgear to for conduit locations.
foundation using one Conduit projection 6.00 (152.4) 4.50 (114.3)
of the two holes. not to exceed
Use 5/8" Grade 5 or 8.00 inches (203.2 mm). 5.75 (146.1)
3.75
better bolt. Torque
(95.3)
to 150 ft-lb 4 Secondary control wiring Attach to the Floor at
(Total of 4 mounting conduit entrance space. 5 One of the Two Hole Locations
bolts per vertical Conduit stub ups not to Mounting Angle Details Shown Using 5/8" Grade 5 Bolt or
section, one at project more than Better Torque to 150 ft-lb
each corner.) 7.00 inches (177.8 mm). 2
Mounting Clip Details
5 Finished foundation
surface shall be level within
0.06-inch (1.5 mm) 4.50
in 36 inches (914.4 mm) (114.3)
left-to-right, front-to-back, 2.00 (50.8)
5/8" Bolt & HDWE
and diagonally, as measured
Supplied by
by a laser level.
Customer
6.00
(152.4)
2.00 (50.8)
Optional
Rear Door
View “A”
7 GA Steel 36.00 (914.0)

2.75 (69.8) Minimum Recommended Clearance
Mounting Clip 6.00 (152.4)
Supplied by Eaton 4.50 X SEE ENLARGED
(114.3) CL VIEW “A”
4.50 (114.3)
7.00 (177.8)
3 7.12 (180.8) 2.00
(50.8)
21.25 (539.8) 4.38 (111.3) 11.50 (292.1)
3 7.12
Locations
(180.8)
Channel
20.50
8.00 (203.2) 1
(520.7)
90.69 (2303.5)
90.27
(2292.8)
0.56 (14.2)
3.00 (76.2)
0.56 (14.2)
4
3.00 (76.2) 3.38 (85.9)
3.38 (85.8) 167.23

3.88 (98.5) (4247.6)
0.25 (6.4) 0.25 (6.4)
3.88 (98.5)
4.00 (101.6) 4.00
5
LOCATIONS
3.00 (76.2) (101.6)

Outdoor
CHANNEL
Typical 4.00 (101.6)

End Wall 1.25
0.75 (31.8)
(19.1)
Removable 11.50
Covers (292.1)
68.96
Aisle 11.40
(1751.6)
(289.6)
11.50
(292.1)
0.70
(17.8) 2.00
0.10 0.10 (50.8)
(2.5) (2.5)
Outdoor 4.50
0.12 (3.0) End Wall X (114.3)
2.75 (69.8)
View X-X
4.50 (114.3)
38.00 (965.2) 36.00 (914.4) 36.00 (914.4) 36.00 (914.4) 38.00 (965.2)
Front of Switchgear
Figure 5.1-32. 5/15 kV Switchgear Outdoor Sheltered Aisle Base Plan (Typical Details)—Dimensions in Inches (mm)
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Note: 1 Location for station 2 5 Attach switchgear to 3 Power cable entrance 4 Secondary control wiring conduit
First install both ground connection foundation using one space. Refer to shop entrance space. Conduit stub ups
rows of switchgear typical each end unit. of the two holes. order base plan drawing not to project more than
then install aisle Use 5/8" Grade 5 or for conduit locations. 7.00 inches (177.8 mm).
parts per drawing. (Later) better bolt. Torque Conduit projection
to 150 ft-lb. not to exceed
(Total of 4 mounting 8.00 inches (203.2 mm). Attach to the Floor at
6.00 One of the Two Hole Locations
bolts per vertical (152.4)
6.50 section, one at each Shown Using 5/8" Grade 5 Bolt or
(165.1) corner.) Attach to the Switchgear Better Torque to 150 ft-lb
Channels Using
6 Finished foundation 6.00
5.75 Supplied Hardware
surface shall be level (152.4)
(146.1)
within 0.06-inch
(1.5 mm) in 36.00 inches 4.00 (101.6)
5.75 (146.1) (914.4 mm) left-to-right,
3.75
(95.3) front-to-back, and 4.88 (124.0)
diagonally, as measured
by a laser level. 2
5
Mounting Clip Details
Mounting Angle Details
Optional
Rear Door X
2
7 GA Steel 3.00 Minimum
36.00
Mounting Clip (76.2) Recommended
(914.4) 6.00 (152.4)
Supplied by Eaton Clearance
4.00 CL
(101.6)
4.50 (114.3)
7.00 (177.8)
3 7.12 (180.8) 2.00
21.25 (539.8) 4.38 (111.3) 11.50 (292.1) (50.8)
Locations
3
Channel
8.00 (203.2) 1 20.50
7.12 (180.8) (520.7)
90.69 (2303.5) 90.27

0.56 (14.2) (2292.8)
3.00 (76.2)
0.56 (14.2)
4 3.00 (76.2) 3.38 (85.8)
0.25 3.38 (85.8)

3.88 (98.5)
(6.4) 0.25 (6.4)
3.88 (98.5) 4.00 (101.6)
5
Locations
1.50 (38.1)
Channel
Typical 3.50 (88.9)
1.50
0.75 (38.1)
(19.1) 11.50
Removable 261.50
(292.1)
Covers 11.50 68.96 (6642.1)
(292.1) (1751.6)
Aisle 11.50
(292.1)
0.75 2.00
(19.1) (50.8)
4.00 (101.6)
0.12 0.12
(3.0) (3.0)
Outdoor
4 Outdoor
End Wall
End Wall
38.00 36.00 36.00 36.00 38.00
(965.2) (914.4) (914.4) (914.4) (965.2)
90.27
(2292.8)
Locations
Channel
2.00
0.12 (3.0) (50.8) 4.50 (114.3)
3.00 (76.2) 36.00 Minimum
4.00 (101.6) (914.4) Recommended
Clearance View X-X
Figure 5.1-33. 5/15 kV Switchgear Outdoor Common Aisle Base Plan (Typical Details)—Dimensions in Inches (mm)
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Low Profile—Dimensions Low Profile—Layouts
Access for
VT Cables
VT Cables
Blank Either/Or
VT or CPT
80.00 Breaker
(2032.0)
CT
CT
36.00
CT
CT
(914.4) Figure 5-35. Tie Breaker Bus Transition Requirements
HTR BYZ(1)
SC
86.25 a
Auxiliary Blank Auxiliary
(2190.8)
Figure 5.1-34. 36.00-Inch (660.4 mm) Wide VCP-W Low Profile Indoor Unit
a Other depths possible depending on cable entry direction and VT/CPT Auxiliary
connections. Contact Eaton. VCP-W VCP-W
Breaker Breaker
1200 or 1200, 2000
2000 A or 3000 A
Auxiliary
Figure 5.1-36. Available Configurations (Front View)
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Application Data 5.1-39
Service Conditions Applications at Frequencies Power Frequency and Impulse

Less Than 60 Hz Withstand Voltage Ratings
Usual Service Conditions No derating is required for lower
Usual service conditions for operation Rated Short-Circuit Current frequency.
of metal-clad switchgear are as follows: Based on series of actual tests performed
on Type VCP-W circuit breakers and CTs, VTs, Relays and Instruments
■■ Altitude does not exceed analysis of these test data and physics
3300 feet (1000 m) of vacuum interrupters, it has been Application at frequency other than
found that the current interruption rated frequency must be verified for
■■ Ambient temperature within the limits
limit for Type VCP-W circuit breakers is each device on an individual basis.
of –30 °C and +40 ºC (–22 °F and +104 °F)
proportional to the square root of the Table 5.1-14. Altitude Derating Factors
■■ The effect of solar radiation is
frequency. Table 5.1-12 provides derating
not significant Altitude Above Altitude Correction Factor
factors, which must be applied to breaker Sea Level in to be Applied to:
interrupting current at various Feet (m) Voltage Rated
Applications Above frequencies. Continuous
3300 Feet (1006 m) Table 5.1-12. Derating Factors Current
Equipment utilizing sealed interrupting Interrupting Current 3300 (1006)

devices (such as vacuum interrupters) Derating Factors (and Below) 1.0 1.0
does not require derating of rated 50 Hz 25 Hz 16 Hz 12 Hz 4000 (1219) 0.98 0.995
maximum voltage. The rated one-minute 5000 (1524) 0.95 0.991
None 0.65 0.52 0.45 6000 (1829) 0.92 0.987
power frequency withstand voltage,
the impulse withstand voltage and the 6600 (2012) 0.91 0.985
continuous current rating must be 7000 (2137) 0.89 0.98
8000 (2438) 0.86 0.97
multiplied by the appropriate correction Rated Short-Time and
factor in Table 5.1-14 to obtain modified 9000 (2743) 0.83 0.965
Close and Latch Currents 10,000 (3048) 0.80 0.96
ratings that must equal or exceed the 12,000 (3658) 0.75 0.95
application requirements. No derating is required for short time and
close and latch current at lower frequency. 13,200 (4023) 0.72 0.94
Note: Intermediate values may be obtained 14,000 (4267) 0.70 0.935
by interpolation. 16,000 (4877) 0.65 0.925
Rated Continuous Current 16,400 (5000) 0.64 0.92
18,000 (5486) 0.61 0.91
Because the effective resistance of circuit 20,000 (6096) 0.56 0.90
Applications Above or Below conductors is less at lower frequency,
40 °C Ambient continuous current through the circuit can
be increased somewhat. Table 5.1-13
Refer to ANSI C37.20.2, Section 8.4 provides nominal current rating for VCP-W
for load current-carrying capabilities breakers when operated at frequencies
under various conditions of ambient below 60 Hz.
temperature and load.
Table 5.1-13. Current Ratings
Rated Continuous Nominal Current at
Unusual Service Conditions Current at 60 Hz Frequency Below 60 Hz
Applications of metal-clad switchgear at 50 25 16 12
other than usual altitude or temperature, Hz Hz Hz Hz
or where solar radiation is significant,
1200 A 1243 1410 1519 1589
require special consideration. Other 2000 A 2075 2374 2573 2703
unusual service conditions that may 3000 A 3119 3597 3923 4139
affect design and application include:
■■ Exposure to salt air, hot or humid
climate, excessive dust, dripping water,
falling dirt, or other similar conditions
■■ Unusual transportation or
storage conditions
■■ Switchgear assemblies when used
as the service disconnecting means
■■ Installations accessible to the
general public
■■ Exposure to seismic shock
■■ Exposure to nuclear radiation
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Standard Height—Weights
Typical Weights in Lb (kg)

Table 5.1-15. Assemblies (Less Breakers. See Table 5.1-16 for Breakers.)
Type of Main Bus Indoor Aisleless Sheltered-Aisle Including Aisle
Vertical Section Rating Amperes Single Row Double Row
B/B 1200 2400 (1090) 3200 (1453) 4200 (1907) 7200 (3269)
2000 2500 (1135) 3300 (1500) 4300 (1952) 7400 (3360)
3000 2600 (1180) 3400 (1545) 4400 (1998) 7600 (3450)
4000 2700 (1226) 3500 (1590) 4500 (2045) 7700 (3500)
B/A 1200 2300 (1044) 2900 (1317) 4100 (1861) 7000 (3178)
or 2000 2400 (1090) 3000 (1362) 4200 (1907) 7200 (3269)
A/B 3000 2500 (1135) 3100 (1407) 4300 (1952) 7400 (3360)
4000 2600 (1180) 3200 (1453) 4400 (1998) 7500 (3409)
A/A 1200 2000 (908) 2600 (1180) 3800 (1725) 6400 (2906)
2000 2100 (953) 2700 (1226) 3900 (1771) 6600 (2996)
3000 2200 (999) 2800 (1271) 4000 (1816) 6800 (3087)
4000 2300 (1046) 2900 (1317) 4100 (1861) 6900 (3136)
Table 5.1-16. Breaker Weights in Lb (kg)

Type of Current Rating, Amperes
Breaker 1200 2000 3000
Approximate Weight, Lb (kg), Static a
50 VCP-W 250, 40C, 25, 40 350 (159) 410 (186) 525 (238)
50 VCP-W 350, 50C, 50 460 (209) 490 (222) 525 (238)
50 VCP-W 500, 63C, 63 575 (261) 575 (261) 575 (261)
75 VCP-W 500, 50C, 50 375 (170) 410 (186) 525 (238)
150 VCP-W 500, 25C, 25 350 (159) 410 (186) 525 (238)
150 VCP-W 750, 40C, 40 350 (159) 410 (186) 525 (238)
150 VCP-W 1000, 50C, 50 460 (209) 490 (222) 525 (238)
150 VCP-W 1500, 63C, 63 575 (261) 575 (261) 575 (261)
a Impact weight = 1.5 times static weight.
Low Profile—Weights
Typical Weights
Table 5.1-17. Assemblies (Less Breakers, See Table 5.1-16 for Breakers)
Vertical Section Main Bus Rating, Indoor Structure
Type Amperes Lb (kg)
B/B 1200 2200 (999)

2000 2300 (1044)
3000 2400 (1090)
B/A or A/B 1200 2100 (953)
2000 2200 (999)
3000 2300 (1044)
A/A 1200 1800 (818)
2000 1900 (864)
3000 2000 (908)
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Heat Loss
Table 5.1-18. Heat Loss in Watts at Full Rating, at 60 Hz
Type of Switchgear Breaker 1200 A 2000 A 2500 A 3000 A 4000 A
Assembly Rating Fan Cooled
VCP-W 5, 15 600 W 1400 W — 2100 W 3700 W

Other Components
Each CT, standard accuracy 50 W
Each CT, high accuracy 100 W
Each VT 60 W
CPT single-phase, 25 kVA 450 W
CPT single-phase, 45 kVA 892 W
Space heater—each 250 W
Control Power Requirements

Table 5.1-19. VCP-W Breaker Stored Energy Mechanism Control Power Requirements
Rated Spring Charging Motor Close or Trip UV Trip Voltage Range Indicating
Control Inrush Run Average Run Amperes mA Close Trip Light
Voltage Amperes Amperes Time, Sec. Maximum Amperes
48 Vdc 36.0 9 6 16 200 38–56 28–56 0.02

125 Vdc 16.0 4 6 7 80 100–140 70–140 0.02
250 Vdc 9.2 2 6 4 40 200–280 140–280 0.02
120 Vac 16.0 4 6 6 — 104–127 104–127 0.02
240 Vac 9.2 2 6 3 — 208–254 208–254 0.02
Table 5.1-20. Control Power Transformers—Single-Phase, 60 Hz a

Rated Primary Rated Secondary kVA kV
Voltage, Volt Voltage, Volt Class
2400 240–120 5, 10, 15 5

4160 240–120 5, 10, 15 5
4800 240–120 5, 10, 15 5
7200 240–120 5, 10, 15 15
8400 240–120 5, 10, 15 15
12470 240–120 5, 10, 15 15
13200 240–120 5, 10, 15 15
13800 240–120 5, 10, 15 15
a Line-to-line connection only available. Refer to Eaton for other voltages and kVA ratings.
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Typical Schematics
ANSI Standard VCP-W Breaker dc Control Schematic
P
(+)
CS CS PR
C T
11
Spring
9UV
WL GL RL
Charged
Indicating
Light
UV
10UV
dc Source
14
TRCO_51N
TRCS_
TCSSLT
LOCATION
12
1 2
9A
4 7 5 6 7 8 9 10 3
3A
3
9
13
61
Y
51
53
55
57
LS1 a
bb a
Y SR
62
ST
52
56
58
54
ST 18 17 16 15 22 2
M b b 1
a
LC a
PS2 LS2 LS2
10A
PS Y
bb 1 bb aa
Not Available when Second 13
14
10
4
24 21 20 19
Trip Coil Option is Chosen
TRCO_51N
TRCS_
TCSSLT
LOCATION
Options
LOCATION
CCBSN CGL
LOCATION LOCATION
TCSSLT
TRCS_
TRCO_51N
N
(-)
ANSI Standard VCP-W Breaker ac Control Schematic
1 S-CPU
S-TRU
FUSE
CAC120
LOCATION
S-MRU
CS
C
CS PR
T
11
Spring
9UV
WL GL RL
Charged
Indicating
Light
UV
9UV
10UV
ac Source
14
TRCO_51N
TRCS_
TCSSLT
LOCATION
ac (+) 12 UV
1 2
9A
4 5 9 6 7 8 10 3
10UV
7
Cap Trip Dev
3A
9
3
13
55
61
Y
51
57
53
a a
LS1 ac (–)
bb
Y SR
62
52
58
ST
54
ST 2
M 1
18 17 15 22 For ac UV
b b a
LC
a Trip Only
PS2 LS2 LS2 a
10A
bb PS Y
1 bb aa
Not Available when Second 13
14
56
10
4
24 21 20 16 19 Trip Coil Option is Chosen

TRCO_51N
TRCS_
TCSSLT
LOCATION
2
LOCATION
CCBSN CRL
LOCATION LOCATION
TRCS_
TRSS
TRCO_51N
Options
Figure 5.1-37. Typical 5/15/27 kV VCP-W “dc” and “ac” Control Schematics
Legend: CS = Breaker Control Switch–Close Operation: LS1 = Closed until springs are fully charged.
C = Breaker Control Switch–Close bb = Closed until springs are fully charged.
CS = Breaker Control Switch–Trip LS2 = Open until springs are fully charged.
T = Breaker Control Switch–Trip aa = Open until springs are fully charged.
Y = Anti Pump Relay LS2 = Closed until springs are fully charged.
SR = Spring Release Coil (Coil) bb = Closed until springs are fully charged.
M = Spring Charge Motor LC = Open until mechanism is reset.
ST = Shunt Trip PS1 = Open in all except between “Test” and “Connected” positions.
PR = Protective Relay PS2 = Closed in all except between “Test” and “Connected” positions.
= Secondary Disconnect
>>
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Breaker dc Control Schematic

P S-CPU
S-TRU
LOCATION
FUSE
CDC0
S-MRU
(+)
CS CS PR
C T
11 U1 U2 U3 U4 U5 U6 U7 U8 U9 U10
Spring WL GL RL
Charged
9UV
Indicating
Light U24 U23 U22 U21 U20 U19 U18 U17 U16 U15
UV U24
Auxiliary Switch #2 Optional
10UV
dc Source
14
TRCO_51N
TRCS_
TCSSLT
LOCATION
12 OPTIONS
1 2 4 7 5 6 7 8 9 10 3
9A
13
57
3
61
3A
51
53
55
Y
LS1 a
bb a
54
62
Y
52
56
58
SR
ST
ST 18 17 16 15 22 2
b
LOCATION
M 1
b
10A
LC a
PS2 PS Y LS2 LS2 13
bb 1 bb aa TRCO_51N
TRCS_
TCSSLT
LOCATION
14
10
a
4
24 21 20 19
N
LOCATION
TRCS_
TCSSLT
TRCO_51N
Customer Must Furnish

(-) This ”a“ Contact from
Auxiliary Switch When
Second Trip Coil Option
is Chosen and Make the
Appropriate Connections
Breaker ac Control Schematic

1 LOCATION
S-CPU
S-MRU
FUSE
CAC120
S-TRU
CS
C U1 U2 U3 U4 U5 U6 U7 U8 U9 U10
CS PR
T
11
Spring WL GL RL
Charged
9UV
U24 U24 U23 U22 U21 U20 U19 U18 U17 U16 U15
Indicating
Light
Auxiliary Switch #2 Optional
UV
10UV
ac Source
9UV
OPTIONS
TRCO_51N
TRCS_
TCSSLT
LOCATION
14
ac (+) 12 UV
1 2 4 7 5 9 6 7 8 10 3
10UV
9A
CAP TRIP DEV

13
9
3A
3
61
55
51
a
53
57
Y
LS1 ac (-) a
bb
62
52
58
54
Y SR
ST
ST
1
18 17 15 22 2
For ac UV
M b a
LOCATION
b
Trip Only
10A
LC
PS2 PS Y LS2 LS2 a 13
bb 1 bb aa TRCO_51N
TRCS_
TCSSLT
LOCATION
14
10
a
56
4
24 21 20 16 19
2
LOCATION
TRCS_
TRSS
TRCO_51N
Customer Must Furnish

This ”a“ Contact from
SACCN
SAACCN
MOTOR
CL_STD
CL_GR
CRL
TRIP
S-MRL
S-TRL
S-MRU
S-TRU
S-CPU
FUSE
CAC120
LOCATION
CONTACT
S-CPL
Auxiliary Switch When

Second Trip Coil Option
is Chosen and Make the
Appropriate Connections
Figure 5.1-38. Typical 38 kV VCP-W “dc” and “ac” Control Schematics
Legend: CS = Breaker Control Switch–Close Operation: LS1 = Closed until springs are fully charged.
C = Breaker Control Switch–Close bb = Closed until springs are fully charged.
CS = Breaker Control Switch–Trip LS2 = Open until springs are fully charged.
T = Breaker Control Switch–Trip aa = Open until springs are fully charged.
Y = Anti Pump Relay LS2 = Closed until springs are fully charged.
SR = Spring Release Coil (Coil) bb = Closed until springs are fully charged.
M = Spring Charge Motor LC = Open until mechanism is reset.
ST = Shunt Trip PS1 = Open in all except between “Test” and “Connected” positions.
PR = Protective Relay PS2 = Closed in all except between “Test” and “Connected” positions.
= Secondary Disconnect
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Layouts and Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.1-28

Application Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.1-39

Continuous Current—Circuit Breakers: VacClad-W Metal-Clad Switchgear

Additional VacClad-W Metal-Clad Support Gasket Only

Refer to the Eaton website for

Advantages Metal-Clad Switchgear The short-time current withstand tests

Figure 5.1-1. Metal-Clad Switchgear Short-

4.76 1 25 19 60 1200, 2000, 3000, 4000 25 68 40

Lightning Impulse Withstand

Closing and Latching

TRV Rise Time (t3)

50 VCP-W 25 4.76 60 19 60 1200 25 50 31 65 25 8.2 50 44 0.19 50 3

Isolated Shunt Capacitor

Capacitor Bank Current

50 VCP-W 25 1200 O—0.3s—CO—3m—CO 10,000 C2 3–10 C2 75–630 C2 75–630 6 0.8 7 6.3

Asymmetry Factor for VCP-W Breakers

Rated Permissible Tripping Delay

Maximum Voltage Divided by K

Lightning Impulse Withstand

Power Frequency Withstand

Rated Voltage Range Factor

Rated Short-Circuit Current

(at Rated Maximum kV)

Rated Interrupting Time

Rated Reclosing Time

Voltage (1.2 x 50 µs)

Rated Crest Voltage

Rated Time to Crest

48 V, 125 V, 250 Vdc All 45–60 30–45 30–38

Tripping Delay Time Opening Time Arcing Time

Protective Relay Auxiliary Relay Shunt Trip Mechanism

Short- Rated Control Main Last

Figure 5.1-2. Sequence of Events and Circuit Breaker Operating Times

0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 Time (ms)

Trip 52-1 Close 52-2 Transfer

Figure 5.1-3. Typical Transfer Times c—Fast Sequential Transfer

The Type VCP-WC Breakers are not

Table 5.1-5. Breaker Operations Information

Lightning Impulse Withstand

Asym. Interrupting (It)

Voltage Range Factor

Closing and Latching

Unique Voltage Conditions

24.60 *6000 A has a depth of 28.50 (723.9)

31-Inch Frame Drawout VCP-WG 31-Inch Frame Fixed VCP-WRG

5 kV Class Generator Circuit Breaker Ratings

15 kV Class Generator Circuit Breaker Ratings

Switchgear Meters Instrument Transformers Current Transformers

Table 5.1-9. Standard Voltage Transformer Ratio Information

Ratio 20-1 35-1 40-1 60-1 70-1 90-1 100-1 120-1

Table 5.1-10. Standard Voltage Transformer, 60 Hz Accuracy Information

5 60 2LL 20, a 0.3 1.2 — — 0.3 — — — LL 700

Table 5.1-11. Current Transformers, 55 ºC Ambient

50:5 1.2 — — C10 — C10

Dummy Element (Dummy Breaker)

Roll-on-the-Floor Breaker Option

VCP-W Direct Roll-in Breaker with

Roll-on-the-Floor Switchgear Compartment

An optional direct roll-in breaker When using a 1200 or 2000 A circuit

Integral Motorized Remote A microprocessor-based controller card,

Figure 5.1-8. VC-W MR2 Typical Modbus Control Example

Accessories Ground and Test Device