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1 Safety .................................................................................................................................... 5
1.1 Safety precautions ................................................................................................................................5
1.2 Safety practices ....................................................................................................................................5
4 Inspection ........................................................................................................................... 46
4.1 Inspection ...........................................................................................................................................46
4.2 Frequency of Inspection .....................................................................................................................46
4.3 Inspection Process .............................................................................................................................46
4.4 Vacuum Interrupter Integrity Test .......................................................................................................46
4.5 Insulation Inspection ...........................................................................................................................46
4.6 Main Circuit Resistance Check ...........................................................................................................47
4.7 Mechanism Inspection Check .............................................................................................................47
4.8 Torque specifications ..........................................................................................................................47
4.9 Troubleshooting Chart ........................................................................................................................49
6 Operation ............................................................................................................................ 55
6.1 Encapsulated Pole Units .....................................................................................................................55
8 Appendix ............................................................................................................................ 80
8.1 12 / 17.5 / 24 kV W–VACi Vacuum Circuit Breaker Operational Check List .......................................80
8.2 W–VACi Vacuum Circuit Breaker Equipment Check List ....................................................................81
1250
1600
2000
2500
3150
1250
1600
2000
2500
3150
630
800
630
800
Normal Current(Ir) A
Short-Time
kA 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 26.3 26.3 26.3 26.3 26.3 26.3 26.3
Withstand Current(Ik)
Short Circuit
kA 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 26.3 26.3 26.3 26.3 26.3 26.3 26.3
Breaking Current(Isc)
Duration of Short
sec 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3
Circuit(tk)
Frequency(fr) Hz 50/60 50/60 50/60 50/60 50/60 50/60 50/60 50/60 50/60 50/60 50/60 50/60 50/60 50/60
Short circuit Making
kA 63/65 63/65 63/65 63/65 63/65 63/65 63/65 66/65 66/65 66/65 66/65 66/65 66/65 66/65
Current(Ima)
Contact Closing
ms ≤2 ≤2 ≤2 ≤2 ≤2 ≤2 ≤2 ≤2 ≤2 ≤2 ≤2 ≤2 ≤2 ≤2
Bounce Time
Time Difference of
Three Pole Opening ms ≤2 ≤2 ≤2 ≤2 ≤2 ≤2 ≤2 ≤2 ≤2 ≤2 ≤2 ≤2 ≤2 ≤2
and Closing
Fixed Resistance1 µΩ ≤35 ≤35 ≤20 ≤15 ≤15 ≤12 ≤12 ≤35 ≤35 ≤20 ≤15 ≤15 ≤12 ≤12
DO Resistance1 µΩ ≤50 ≤50 ≤35 ≤30 ≤30 ≤25 ≤25 ≤50 ≤50 ≤35 ≤30 ≤30 ≤25 ≤25
Closing Time ms 25~50 25~50 25~50 25~50 25~50 25~50 25~50 25~50 25~50 25~50 25~50 25~50 25~50 25~50
Opening Time ms 40~60 40~60 40~60 40~60 40~60 40~60 40~60 40~60 40~60 40~60 40~60 40~60 40~60 40~60
0.7~ 0.7~ 0.7~ 0.7~ 0.7~ 0.7~ 0.7~ 0.7~ 0.7~ 0.7~ 0.7~ 0.7~ 0.7~
Closing Speed1 m/s 0.7~
1.3 1.3 1.3 1.3 1.3 1.3 1.3 1.3 1.3 1.3 1.3 1.3 1.3
1.3
1.0~ 1.0~ 1.0~ 1.0~ 1.0~ 1.0~ 1.0~ 1.0~ 1.0~ 1.0~ 1.0~ 1.0~ 1.0~
Opening Speed1 m/s 1.0~
1.7 1.7 1.7 1.7 1.7 1.7 1.7 1.7 1.7 1.7 1.7 1.7 1.7
1.7
D.C. Component of
% 29-35 29-35 29-35 29-35 29-35 29-35 29-35 29-35 29-35 29-35 29-35 29-35 29-35 29-35
Breaking Current(Idc)
Cable-Charging
Breaking Current A 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25
(C2)
Single Capacitor
Bank Breaking A 400 400 - - - - - 400 400 - - - - -
Current (C2)
Back to Back
Capacitor Bank
A 400 400 - - - - - 400 400 - - - - -
Breaking Current
(C1)
Pole to Pole Spacing
mm 150 150 150 210 210 275 275 150 150 150 210 210 275 275
(Center to Center)
Upper to Lower
mm 205 205 275 310 310 310 310 205 205 275 310 310 310 310
Terminal Spacing
Mechanical
Cycle 10k 10k 10k 10k 10k 10k 10k 10k 10k 10k 10k 10k 10k 10k
Endurance2
Electrical Endurance Cycle 10k 10k 10k 10k 10k 10k 10k 10k 10k 10k 10k 10k 10k 10k
Rated
Power
Frequency
kV 28
Withstand
Voltage(Ud
Rated )
Insulation
Level Rated
Lighting
Impulse
kV 75
Withstand
Voltage(Up
)
Operating Sequence O-0.3s-CO-15s-CO
Classification E2-M2-S1
1250
1600
2000
2500
3150
1250
1600
2000
2500
3150
1250
1600
2000
2500
3150
630
800
Normal Current(Ir) A
Short-Time Withstand
kA 31.5 31.5 31.5 31.5 31.5 31.5 31.5 40 40 40 40 40 50 50 50 50 50
Current(Ik)
Short Circuit
kA 31.5 31.5 31.5 31.5 31.5 31.5 31.5 40 40 40 40 40 50 50 50 50 50
Breaking Current(Isc)
Duration of Short
sec 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3
Circuit(tk)
Frequency(fr) Hz 50/60 50/60 50/60 50/60 50/60 50/60 50/60 50/60 50/60 50/60 50/60 50/60 50/60 50/60 50/60 50/60 50/60
Short circuit Making
kA 80/83 80/83 80/83 80/83 80/83 80/83 80/83 100/104 100/104 100/104 100/104 100/104 125/130 125/130 125/130 125/130 125/130
Current(Ima)
Contact Closing
ms ≤2 ≤2 ≤2 ≤2 ≤2 ≤2 ≤2 ≤2 ≤2 ≤2 ≤2 ≤2 ≤2 ≤2 ≤2 ≤2 ≤2
Bounce Time
Time Difference of
Three Pole Opening ms ≤2 ≤2 ≤2 ≤2 ≤2 ≤2 ≤2 ≤2 ≤2 ≤2 ≤2 ≤2 ≤2 ≤2 ≤2 ≤2 ≤2
and Closing
Fixed Resistance1 µΩ ≤35 ≤35 ≤20 ≤15 ≤15 ≤12 ≤12 ≤20 ≤15 ≤15 ≤12 ≤12 ≤20 ≤15 ≤15 ≤12 ≤12
DO Resistance1 µΩ ≤45 ≤45 ≤35 ≤30 ≤30 ≤25 ≤25 ≤35 ≤30 ≤30 ≤25 ≤25 ≤35 ≤30 ≤30 ≤25 ≤25
Closing Time ms 25~50 25~50 25~50 25~50 25~50 25~50 25~50 25~50 25~50 25~50 25~50 25~50 25~50 25~50 25~50 25~50 25~50
Opening Time ms 40~60 40~60 40~60 40~60 40~60 40~60 40~60 40~60 40~60 40~60 40~60 40~60 40~60 40~60 40~60 40~60 40~60
0.7~ 0.7~ 0.7~ 0.7~ 0.7~ 0.7~ 0.7~ 0.7~ 0.7~ 0.7~ 0.7~ 0.7~ 0.7~ 0.7~ 0.7~ 0.7~ 0.7~
Closing Speed1 m/s 1.3 1.3
1.3 1.3 1.3 1.3 1.3 1.3 1.3 1.3 1.3 1.3 1.3 1.3 1.3 1.3 1.3
1.0~ 1.0~ 1.0~ 1.0~ 1.0~ 1.0~ 1.0~ 1.0~ 1.0~ 1.0~ 1.0~ 1.0~ 1.0~ 1.0~ 1.0~ 1.0~ 1.0~
Opening Speed1 m/s 1.7 1.7
1.7 1.7 1.7 1.7 1.7 1.7 1.7 1.7 1.7 1.7 1.7 1.7 1.7 1.7 1.7
D.C. Component of
% 29-35 29-35 29-35 29-35 29-35 29-35 29-35 29-35 29-35 29-35 29-35 29-35 29-35 29-35 29-35 29-35 29-35
Breaking Current(Idc)
Cable-Charging
A 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25
Breaking Current (C2)
Single Capacitor Bank
A - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Breaking Current (C2)
Back to Back
Capacitor Bank A - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Breaking Current (C1)
Out-of-Phase
kA - - - - - - - 10 10 10 10 10 12.5 12.5 12.5 12.5 12.5
Breaking Current
Pole to Pole Spacing
mm 150 150 150 210 210 275 275 210 210 210 275 275 210 210 210 275 275
(Center to Center)
Upper to Lower
mm 275 275 275 310 310 310 310 275 310 310 310 310 310 310 310 310 310
Terminal Spacing
Mechanical
Cycle 10k 10k 10k 10k 10k 10k 10k 10k 10k 10k 10k 10k 10k 10k 10k 10k 10k
Endurance2
Electrical Endurance Cycle 10k 10k 10k 10k 10k 10k 10k 10k 10k 10k 10k 10k 10k 10k 10k 10k 10k
Rated
Power
Frequency kV 28
Withstand
Rated Voltage(Ud)
Insulation
Level Rated
Lighting
Impulse kV 75
Withstand
Voltage(Up)
Operating Sequence O-0.3s-CO-15s-CO
Classification E2-M2-S1
1250
1600
2000
2500
3150
1250
1600
2000
2500
3150
630
800
630
800
Normal Current(Ir) A
Short-Time Withstand
kA 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 31.5 31.5 31.5 31.5 31.5 31.5 31.5
Current(Ik)
Short Circuit Breaking
kA 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 31.5 31.5 31.5 31.5 31.5 31.5 31.5
Current(Isc)
Frequency(fr) Hz 50/60 50/60 50/60 50/60 50/60 50/60 50/60 50/60 50/60 50/60 50/60 50/60 50/60 50/60
Short circuit Making
kA 63/65 63/65 63/65 63/65 63/65 63/65 63/65 80/82 80/82 80/82 80/82 80/82 80/82 80/82
Current(Ima)
Contact Closing Bounce Time ms ≤2 ≤2 ≤2 ≤2 ≤2 ≤2 ≤2 ≤2 ≤2 ≤2 ≤2 ≤2 ≤2 ≤2
DO Resistance1 µΩ ≤50 ≤50 ≤35 ≤30 ≤30 ≤25 ≤25 ≤45 ≤45 ≤35 ≤30 ≤30 ≤25 ≤25
Closing Time ms 25~50 25~50 25~50 25~50 25~50 25~50 25~50 25~50 25~50 25~50 25~50 25~50 25~50 25~50
Opening Time ms 40~60 40~60 40~60 40~60 40~60 40~60 40~60 40~60 40~60 40~60 40~60 40~60 40~60 40~60
0.7~ 0.7~ 0.7~ 0.7~ 0.7~ 0.7~ 0.7~ 0.7~ 0.7~ 0.7~ 0.7~ 0.7~ 0.7~ 0.7~
Closing Speed1 m/s
1.3 1.3 1.3 1.3 1.3 1.3 1.3 1.3 1.3 1.3 1.3 1.3 1.3 1.3
1.0~ 1.0~ 1.0~ 1.0~ 1.0~ 1.0~ 1.0~ 1.0~ 1.0~ 1.0~ 1.0~ 1.0~ 1.0~ 1.0~
Opening Speed1 m/s
1.7 1.7 1.7 1.7 1.7 1.7 1.7 1.7 1.7 1.7 1.7 1.7 1.7 1.7
D.C. Component of Breaking
% 29-35 29-35 29-35 29-35 29-35 29-35 29-35 29-35 29-35 29-35 29-35 29-35 29-35 29-35
Current(Idc)
Cable-Charging Breaking
A 31.5 31.5 31.5 31.5 31.5 31.5 31.5 31.5 31.5 31.5 31.5 31.5 31.5 31.5
Current (C2)
Single Capacitor Bank
A 400 400 - - - - - - - - - - - -
Breaking Current (C2)
Back to Back Capacitor Bank
A 400 400 - - - - - - - - - - - -
Breaking Current (C1)
Pole to Pole Spacing (Center
mm 150 150 150 210 210 275 275 150 150 150 210 210 275 275
to Center)
Upper to Lower Terminal
mm 205 205 275 310 310 310 310 275 275 275 310 310 310 310
Spacing
Mechanical Endurance2 Cycle 10k 10k 10k 10k 10k 10k 10k 10k 10k 10k 10k 10k 10k 10k
Electrical Endurance Cycle 10k 10k 10k 10k 10k 10k 10k 10k 10k 10k 10k 10k 10k 10k
Rated Power
Frequency
kV 38
Withstand
Rated Voltage(Ud)
Insulation
Level Rated Lighting
Impulse
kV 95
Withstand
Voltage(Up)
Operating Sequence O-0.3s-CO-15s-CO
Classification E2-M2-S1
1250
1600
2000
2500
3150
1250
1600
2000
2500
3150
Normal Current(Ir) A
Short-Time Withstand
kA 40 40 40 40 40 50 50 50 50 50
Current(Ik)
Short Circuit Breaking
kA 40 40 40 40 40 50 50 50 50 50
Current(Isc)
Frequency(fr) Hz 50/60 50/60 50/60 50/60 50/60 50/60 50/60 50/60 50/60 50/60
Short circuit Making Current(Ima) kA 100/104 100/104 100/104 100/104 100/104 125/130 125/130 125/130 125/30 125/130
DO Resistance1 µΩ ≤35 ≤30 ≤30 ≤30 ≤25 ≤35 ≤30 ≤30 ≤25 ≤25
Closing Time ms 25~50 25~50 25~50 25~50 25~50 25~50 25~50 25~50 25~50 25~50
Opening Time ms 40~60 40~60 40~60 40~60 40~60 40~60 40~60 40~60 40~60 40~60
0.7~ 0.7~ 0.7~ 0.7~ 0.7~ 0.7~ 0.7~ 0.7~ 0.7~ 0.7~
Closing Speed1 m/s
1.3 1.3 1.3 1.3 1.3 1.3 1.3 1.3 1.3 1.3
1.0~ 1.0~ 1.0~ 1.0~ 1.0~ 1.0~ 1.0~ 1.0~ 1.0~ 1.0~
Opening Speed1 m/s
1.7 1.7 1.7 1.7 1.7 1.7 1.7 1.7 1.7 1.7
D.C. Component of Breaking
% 29-35 29-35 29-35 29-35 29-35 29-35 29-35 29-35 29-35 29-35
Current(Idc)
Cable-Charging Breaking Current
A 31.5 31.5 31.5 31.5 31.5 31.5 31.5 31.5 31.5 31.5
(C2)
Single Capacitor Bank Breaking
A - - - - - - - - - -
Current (C2)
Back to Back Capacitor Bank
A - - - - - - - - - -
Breaking Current (C1)
Upper to Lower Terminal Spacing mm 310 310 310 310 310 310 310 310 310 310
Mechanical Endurance2 Cycle 10k 10k 10k 10k 10k 10k 10k 10k 10k 10k
Electrical Endurance Cycle 10k 10k 10k 10k 10k 10k 10k 10k 10k 10k
Rated Power
Rated Frequency Withstand kV 38
Insulation Voltage(Ud)
Level Rated Lighting Impulse
kV 95
Withstand Voltage(Up)
Classification E2-M2-S1
Voltage (Ur) kV 24 24 24
Normal Current(Ir) A 630 800 630 800 1250 1600 2000 2500
Short circuit Making Current(Ima) kA 50/52 50/52 63/65 63/65 63/65 63/65 63/65 63/65
Closing Time ms 25~50 25~50 25~50 25~50 25~50 25~50 25~50 25~50
Opening Time ms 40~60 40~60 40~60 40~60 40~60 40~60 40~60 40~60
Closing Speed1 m/s 0.7~1.3 0.7~1.3 0.7~1.3 0.7~1.3 0.7~1.3 0.7~1.3 0.7~1.3 0.7~1.3
Opening Speed1 m/s 1.0~1.7 1.0~1.7 1.0~1.7 1.0~1.7 1.0~1.7 1.0~1.7 1.0~1.7 1.0~1.7
Pole to Pole Spacing (Center to Center) mm 210 210 275 275 275 275 275 275
Upper to Lower Terminal Spacing mm 310 310 310 310 310 310 310 310
Mechanical Endurance Cycle 10k 10k 10k 10k 10k 10k 10k 10k
Electrical Endurance Cycle 10k 10k 10k 10k 10k 10k 10k 10k
Classification E2-M2-S1
Altitude:
Do not exceed 1000m
For applications above 1000 m de-rating is required
Service Site:
Frame Description:
Example: 12 W – 1
Frame 1
Applicable Ratings
Breaking
Voltage Normal Current
Current
12kV 25kA 630A 800A
12kV 26.3kA 630A 800A
Applicable Ratings
Breaking
Voltage Normal Current
Current
25kA NA NA 1250A
12kV 26.3kA NA NA 1250A
31.5kA 630A 800A 1250A
Applicable Ratings
Breaking
Voltage Normal Current
Current
25kA NA 1600A1 2000A2
26.3kA NA 1600A1 2000A2
12kV
31.5kA NA 1600A1 2000A2
40kA 1250A1 1600A1 2000A2
1 These ratings do not use a heat sink
2 These ratings do use a heat sink
Applicable Ratings
Breaking
Voltage Normal Current
Current
12kV 50kA 1250A1 1600A1 2000A1
Applicable Ratings
Breaking
Voltage Normal Current
Current
25kA 2500A1 3150A2
26.3kA 2500A1 3150A2
12kV 31.5kA 2500A1 3150A2
40kA 2500A1 3150A2
50kA 2500A1 3150A2
1 These ratings do not use a heat sink
2 These ratings do use a heat sink
Applicable Ratings
Breaking
Voltage Normal Current
Current
Applicable Ratings
Breaking
Voltage Normal Current
Current
25kA NA NA 1250A
17.5kV
31.5kA 630A 800A 1250A
Applicable Ratings
Breaking
Voltage Normal Current
Current
25kA NA 1600A1 2000A2
17.5kV 31.5kA NA 1600A1 2000A2
40kA 1250A1 1600A1 2000A2
1 These ratings do not use a heat sink
2 These ratings do use a heat sink
Applicable Ratings
Breaking
Voltage Normal Current
Current
17.5kV 50kA 1250A1 1600A1 2000A1
Applicable Ratings
Breaking
Voltage Normal Current
Current
25kA 2500A1 3150A2
31.5kA 2500A1 3150A2
17.5kV
40kA 2500A1 3150A2
50kA 2500A1 3150A2
1 These ratings do not use a heat sink
2 These ratings do use a heat sink
Applicable Ratings
Breaking
Voltage Normal Current
Current
20kA 630A
24kV
20kA 800A
Applicable Ratings
Breaking
Voltage Normal Current
Current
24kV 25kA 630A1 800A1 1250A1
Applicable Ratings
Breaking
Voltage Normal Current
Current
24kV 25kA 1600A1 2000A2
1 These ratings do not use a heat sink
2 These ratings do use a heat sink
Applicable Ratings
Breaking
Voltage Normal Current
Current
Applicable Ratings
Breaking
Voltage Normal Current
Current
25kA 630A 800A
12kV
26.3kA 630A 800A
Applicable Ratings
Breaking
Voltage Normal Current
Current
25kA NA NA 1250A
12kV 26.3kA NA NA 1250A
31.5kA 630A 800A 1250A
Applicable Ratings
Breaking
Voltage Normal Current
Current
25kA NA 1600A1 2000A2
26.3kA NA 1600A1 2000A2
12kV
31.5kA NA 1600A1 2000A2
40kA 1250A1 1600A1 2000A2
1 These ratings do not use a heat sink
2 These ratings do use a heat sink
Applicable Ratings
Breaking
Voltage Normal Current
Current
12kV 50kA 1250A1 1600A1 2000A1
1 These ratings do not use a heat sink
Applicable Ratings
Breaking
Voltage Normal Current
Current
25kA 2500A1 3150A2
26.3kA 2500A1 3150A2
12kV 31.5kA 2500A1 3150A2
40kA 2500A1 3150A2
50kA 2500A1 3150A2
1 These ratings do not use a heat sink
2 These ratings do use a heat sink
Applicable Ratings
Breaking
Voltage Normal Current
Current
17.5kV 25kA 630A 800A
Applicable Ratings
Breaking
Voltage Normal Current
Current
25kA NA NA 1250A
17.5kV
31.5kA 630A 800A 1250A
Applicable Ratings
Breaking
Voltage Normal Current
Current
25kA NA 1600A1 2000A2
17.5kV 31.5kA NA 1600A1 2000A2
40kA 1250A1 1600A1 2000A2
1 These ratings do not use a heat sink
2 These ratings do use a heat sink
Applicable Ratings
Breaking
Voltage Normal Current
Current
17.5kV 50kA 1250A1 1600A1 2000A1
Applicable Ratings
Breaking
Voltage Normal Current
Current
25kA 2500A1 3150A2
31.5kA 2500A1 3150A2
17.5kV
40kA 2500A1 3150A2
50kA 2500A1 3150A2
1 These ratings do not use a heat sink
2 These ratings do use a heat sink
Applicable Ratings
Breaking
Voltage Normal Current
Current
20kA 630A
24kV
20kA 800A
Applicable Ratings
Breaking
Voltage Normal Current
Current
24kV 25kA 630A1 800A1 1250A1
Applicable Ratings
Breaking
Voltage Normal Current
Current
Applicable Ratings
Breaking
Voltage Normal Current
Current
24kV 25kA 2500A2
2 These ratings do use a heat sink
3.2 Handling
Warning
Do not use a lifting device as a platform for
performing inspection or repair on the circuit
breaker, nor for operating the contacts or
charging the springs. The breaker may fall,
causing severe personal injury. Always use a
suitable workbench capable of supporting the
breaker.
31.5kA 123 123 123 174 174 287 Table 3- 3: 24 kV Circuit breaker Weights
40kA N/A N/A 174 174 174 287 24 kV Circuit Breaker Weights(kg)
630 800 1250 1600 2000 2500
50kA N/A N/A 203 203 203 287 A
A A A A A
*±3kg.
20
104 104 N/A N/A N/A N/A
kA
Fixed
25kA 83 83 92 130 130 210 144 144 N/A N/A N/A N/A
kA
31.5kA 92 92 92 130 130 210
Fixed
25
162 162 163 234 234 242
40kA N/A N/A 130 130 130 210 kA
*±3kg.
4
10
5
11 6
7
12
7
1 8
2 9
3 10
4
11
5
Primary Disconnect
(Finger Cluster)
Heat Sink
Encapsulated Pole
Unit
Racking in
Assembly
Wheel
Racking in Assembly
Warning Warning
Do not work on a breaker in the "service" Applying abnormally high voltage across a pair
position. of contacts in vacuum may produce x-radiation.
The radiation may increase with the increase in
Do not work on a breaker with secondary
voltage and/or decrease in contact spacing. X-
disconnects engaged.
radiation produced during this test with
Do not work on a breaker with springs recommended voltage and normal contact
charged or contacts closed. spacing is extremely low and is well below
Do not override any safety interlocks. maximum levels.
Do not leave the manual charging handle in
working location after charging the closing Warning
springs.
After the high potential test is conducted, an
Do not stand less than one meter away from electrical charge may be retained by the vacuum
the breaker when testing for vacuum integrity. interrupters. Failure to discharge this residual
electrostatic charge could result in an electrical
shock. Follow safety procedures for this type of
4.2 Frequency of Inspection test.
It is recommended to inspect the breaker when it is
received. In cases where the breaker operates in a
clean and non-corrosive environment, the circuit
breaker should be inspected after 10 years or 10,000 4.5 Insulation Inspection
operations, whichever comes first. In dusty and/or
Insulation inspection is performed to keep all insulating
corrosive environment, inspection should be performed
surfaces clean. This can be done by wiping all
at least once a year. Additionally, it is recommended to
insulating surfaces with a dry lint free cloth and
inspect the breaker every time it interrupts a fault
denatured alcohol. In case there is any tightly adhering
current.
dirt that will not come off by wiping, it can be removed
with a mild solvent or distilled water. Confirm that the
4.3 Inspection Process surfaces are dry before placing the breaker in service.
If a solvent is required to remove the dirt, once the
See Table 4-4 and follow the steps to inspect the switchgear has been isolated, use benzene or white
breaker. spirit. Secondary control wiring requires inspection for
tightness of all connections and damage to insulation.
Fail to Close
● No control power
(fuse blown or switch off)
● Motor failure
Undesirable Close
Fail to Trip
Undesirable Trip
Warning
Before placing the circuit breaker in service,
follow the installation procedure given below
carefully. Not following the procedure can lead
to a failure to uncover damage that may have Fig. 5-1: Pull the round handle down
resulted in faulty breaker operation.
Warning
Never disable any interlocks. They are intended
for proper and safe operation. Failure to comply
could result in death, severe personal injury
Fig. 5-7: Racking Handle and/or property damage due to the hazardous
voltage present.
Fig. 5-8: Inserted racking Handle 4. Withdrawable type breakers cannot be racked out
from the switchgear from the SERVICE position to the
Cradle Interlock Notice: TEST position in the “CLOSED” state.
When a cradle electromagnetic interlock is installed,
the beginning torque cannot be greater than 25 Nm. If 5. Withdrawable type breakers cannot perform
a greater force is used, this will cause damage to the “CLOSE” and “OPEN” operations between the TEST
interlock. If the circuit breaker cannot be racked in, and SERVICE positions.
check to see if the interlock is receiving the proper
voltage. 6. For withdrawable breakers with optional electrical
magnetic interlock, the breaker cannot finish the
“CLOSE” operation, unless the secondary disconnect
is connected and the breaker is either at TEST or
SERVICE position. See section 5.12.
The operating mechanism uses stored energy from the 1. Closing Spring 6. Close Button
closing spring (Fig. 6-2). The closing unit has one 2. Charge Indicator 7. Charging Handle
shunt closing release and the opening unit is 3. Operations Counter 8. Optional Shunt Opening Release Location
composed of one or more shunt opening release 4. Auxiliary Switches 9. Open/Close Indicator
coil(s). Both have auxiliary switches and indicating 5. Motor 10. Open Button
devices which are all installed in the circuit breaker
frame. Closing and opening buttons, the manual
charging handle, spring charging state indicator, and
closed/open indicators are all front accessible.
1
Gears
2
3 Closing Spring
Signaling
4 Contacts
Fig. 6-3: Universal Mechanism Assembly (UMA) Fig. 6-4: Universal Mechanism Assembly (UMA) Left
Right Side View Side View
1. Motor 4. Shunt Opening Release
2. Close Button 5. Open Button
3. Shunt Closing Release
6.4 Charging
The energy required for a circuit breaker closing is
provided by charging a closing spring using a charging
motor or manually charging with the charging handle.
When electrically charging, the output shaft of the
motor actuates a gear drive system. When manually
charging, the gear driving system is actuated through a
pinion gear that is attached to the charging handle.
Once charged, the indicator will display “CHARGED”
and the motor cutting switch will break the power
supply of the charging motor. The circuit breaker is
now ready for closing.
6.5 Closing
The closing operation is accomplished by either
manually pressing the “CLOSE” button or by remote
operation to actuate the shunt opening release coil.
Once closed, the indicator will read “CLOSED” and the
circuit for the power supply to the motor is returned. At
the same time the counter is actuated to perform the
counting function and the driving linkage actuates the
main auxiliary switch to transfer states of the other
switches and sensors between on and off. The 4 states
of the mechanism can be seen in Figures 6-6 through
Figure6-9 on the following page.
3
3
4 4
5 5
11 6 11 6
2 2
7 8 7 8
9 9
10
10
Fig. 6-6: Breaker Open and Closing Spring Fig. 6-7: Breaker Closed and Closing Spring
Discharged Discharged
1 1
3 3
2 2
5 5
11 6 6
8 11 8
4 7 4
9 7 9
10 10
Fig. 6-8: Breaker Open and Closing Spring Charged Fig. 6-9: Breaker Closed and Closing Spring Charged
Ua (DC) 24-48-60-110-125-220-250 V
Ua (AC) 120-220-230-240 V
70…110% Ua (DC)
Operating Limits
85…110% Ua (AC)
Insulating voltage 2000 V 50/60 Hz (for 1 min.)
Ua (DC) 24-48-60-110-125-220-250 V
Ua (AC) 120-220-230-240 V
70…110% Ua (DC)
Operating Limits
85…110% Ua (AC)
Insulating voltage 2000 V 50/60 Hz (for 1 min.)
Ua (DC) 24-48-60-110-125-220-250 V
Ua (AC) 120-220-230-240 V
48 VDC / 6.0A
60 VDC / 5.0A
48 VDC / 2.5A
60 VDC / 2.0A
Racking Handle
This device is used to manually rack the circuit breaker into the switchgear. One unit of this device can be used
for all of the circuit breakers on a particular site.
Ua (DC) 24-48-60-110-125-220-250 V
Ua (AC) 120-220-230-240 V
70…110% Ua (DC)
Operating Limits
85…110% Ua (AC)
Insulating voltage 2000 V 50/60 Hz (for 1 min.)
Ua (DC) 24-48-60-110-125-220-250 V
Ua (AC) 120-220-230-240 V
Ua (DC) 24-48-60-110-125-220-250 V
Ua (AC) 120-220-230-240 V
35-0% Ua: UVR operates, circuit breaker opens
Operating Limits
70-110% Ua: UVR does not operate
Insulating voltage 2000 V 50/60 Hz (for 1 min.)
*Reference page 13
Primary Disconnect
The different groups of primary disconnects can be ordered. Only
one primary disconnect will be provided per box.
(The tool used to put the primary disconnect on the breaker)
Withdrawable Primary
Pole Spacing Tool
Breaker Frame* Disconnect
12/17.5kV 150mm 12W-1,17.5W-1
65A8122G01 65A8122TXA
24kV 210mm 24W-1
12/17.5kV 150mm 12W-2,17.5W-2
65A8122G02 65A8122TXB
24kV 210mm 24W-2
12/17.5kV 210mm 12W-3,17.5W-3
65A8122G03 65A8122TXC
24kV 210mm 24W-3
12/17.5kV 210mm 12W-4,17.5W-4 65A8122G04 65A8122TXD
12/17.5kV 275mm 12W-5,17.5W-5 65A8122G05 65A8122TXE
24kV 275mm 24W-4 65A8122G06 65A8122TXF
*Reference page 13
Use the following charts to verify that the circuit breaker is in the correct operational status and that the received circuit
breaker has the exact same equipment as ordered.
Reference
List Explanation Result
Section
Normal Current (A) □630 □800 □1250 □1600 □2000 □2500 □3150
Short Circuit
Breaking Current □20 □25 □26.3 □31.5 □40 □50
(kA)
Pole To Pole (mm)*
□150 □210 □275
Distance
Technical Parameters of UMA Mechanism
□ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □
Shunt Opening
Release (Ua) 24V 48V 60V 110V 125V 220V 250V 120V 220V 230V 240V
DC DC DC DC DC DC DC AC AC AC AC
□ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □
Shunt Opening
24V 48V 60V 110V 125V 220V 250V 120V 220V 230V 240V
Release #2 (Ua)
DC DC DC DC DC DC DC AC AC AC AC
□ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □
Shunt Closing
24V 48V 60V 110V 125V 220V 250V 120V 220V 230V 240V
Release (Ua)
DC DC DC DC DC DC DC AC AC AC AC
□ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □
Charging Motor
24V 48V 60V 110V 125V 220V 250V 120V 220V 230V 240V
(Ua)
DC DC DC DC DC DC DC AC AC AC AC
Additional Equipment
□ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □
Under-Voltage
Release 24V 48V 60V 110V 125V 220V 250V 120V 220V 230V 240V
DC DC DC DC DC DC DC AC AC AC AC
Mechanism
□ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □
Electromagnetic
24V 48V 60V 110V 125V 220V 250V 120V 220V 230V 240V
Interlock for
DC DC DC DC DC DC DC AC AC AC AC
Mechcanism
Cradle □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □
Electromagnetic 24V 48V 60V 110V 125V 220V 250V 120V 220V 230V 240V
Interlock for Cradle DC DC DC DC DC DC DC AC AC AC AC
□ Opening & Closing - □ Opening & Closing -
□ Racking Handle □ Key Mechanism Lock
Pushbutton Cover Pushbutton Cover Padlock
□ Integral Motorized Racking □ Integral Motorized Racking □ UX Switchgear □ UX Switchgear Pin Door
In Assembly – Digital Controller In Assembly – Relay Controller Levers Door Interlock Interlock1