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Your safety first – always! That's why our instruction manual begins with these recommendations: • Only install switchgear and/or switchboards in enclosed rooms suitable for electrical equipment. • Ensure that installation, operation and maintenance are carried out by specialist electricians only. •...
8.4.3 Touch up of surfaces 4.3.1 Releases, blocking magnet and 8.4.4 Circuit-breakers in general auxiliary switches 8.4.5 Replacement of contact systems 4.3.2 Mounting of the VD4 on trucks from 8.4.6 Replacement of withdrawable assembly other manufacturers Testing withdrawable parts with a Function VD4 type circuit-breaker 4.4.1 Charging of the spring energy...
Design to VDE 0670, part 1000, “Common (Figures 2/1 to 2/8) specifications for high-voltage switchgear and The vacuum circuit-breakers of type VD4 are controlgear standards“ and IEC publication intended for indoor installation in air-insulated 60694, with the following limit values: switchgear systems.
Technical data Circuit-breaker for fixed installation Technical data and weight Breaker Rated Rated Rated short- Short- Rated short- Rated short- Pole Weight Permissible number type voltage current circuit- circuit circuit circuit centres of vacuum interrupter breaking breaking making duration switching operations current current current.
Guideline values for function times: Closing time approx. 60 ms ≤ Opening time 45 ms ≤ Arcing time (at 50 Hz) 15 ms ≤ Break time 60 ms Minimum command time on closing 20 ms (120 ms Minimum command time on opening 20 ms ( 80 ms At the rated supply voltage.
4.0 S 282UC-K 3.0 S 282UC-K 0.75 0.75 0.75 0.75 Approximate values At rated supply voltage Figure 2/1: VD4 circuit-breaker for fixed installation, Figure 2/2: VD4 circuit-breaker for fixed installation, 12 kV, 1250 A, mechanism side 12 kV, 1250 A, pole side...
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Figure 2/3: VD4 circuit-breaker for fixed installation, Figure 2/4: VD4 circuit-breaker for fixed installation, 24 kV, 1250 A, mechanism side 24 kV, 1250 A, pole side Figure 2/6: Vacuum circuit-breaker, type VD4, high-current, Figure 2/5: Vacuum circuit-breaker, type VD4, high-current,...
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Figure 2/7: VD4 circuit-breaker, on withdrawable part, Figure 2/8: VD4 circuit-breaker, on withdrawable part, 12 kV, 630 A, mechanism side 12 kV, 630 A, pole side...
= Earthing conductor terminal, use contact washer Insertion depth 15 + 1 40(50) Figure 2/10: Dimensional drawing of circuit-breaker type VD4: • 12 kV, 630 A and 1250 A, ... 31.5 kA • 17.5 kV, 630 A and 1250 A, ... 31.5 kA Rated...
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A2: M10/15 deep = Terminal for connecting bar = Terminal bar to DIN 46 433 = Earthing conductor terminal, use contact washer Figure 2/12: Dimensional drawing of circuit-breaker type VD4: • 12/17.5 kV, ...1600 A, 40 kA. Rated Rated Rated...
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= Terminal bar to DIN 46 433, for 24 kV shrink sleeve fitted = Earthing conductor terminal, use contact washer Insertion depth 25 + 2 Figure 2/14: Dimensional drawing of circuit-breaker type VD4: high-current, 24 kV, ...2500 A, ... 25 kA.
-V1, -V2, -V3 and -V9). the various VD4 types. The scope of equipment possible Rectifiers function as free-wheeling diodes if d.c.-supply. within an individual type series is listed in the relevant switchgear list, and the equipment fitted in each indivi- dual case can be found in the order documentation.
Technical Data Circuit-breakers on withdrawable part Technical data and weight Breaker Rated Rated Rated short- Short- Rated short- Rated short- Pole Weight 1)3) Permissible number type voltage current circuit- circuit circuit circuit centres of vacuum interrupter breaking breaking making duration switching operations current current...
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(peak) VD4... approx. kg Figure 2/9 Page 11/12 2406-16 24 17.4 210/275 110/115 Diagram A 2412-16 1250 210/275 120/125 Diagram B 2416-16 1600...
203±1 624±2 618 628 620±2 128±1 120±1 Type ZS1 Figure 3/1: Vacuum circuit-breaker on withdrawable part, type VD4. • Use in ZS1, UniGear Type ZS1, UniSafe and Powerbloc or mounting frame • 12 kV, ...1250 A, ...31.5 kA • 17.5 kV, ...1250 A, ...31.5 kA...
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44±1 273±1 691±2 688±2 111±1 UniGear-type ZS1 144±1 373±1 691±2 688±2 111±1 Figure 3/2: Vacuum circuit-breaker on withdrawable part, type VD4. • Use in ZS1, UniGear Type ZS1, UniSafe and Powerbloc or mounting frame • 12/17.5 kV, ...1600 A, 40 kA...
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44±1 229±1 691±2 688±2 111±1 UniGear 144±1 229±1 691±2 688±2 111±1 Type ZS1 Figure 3/3: Vacuum circuit-breaker on withdrawable part, type VD4. • Use in ZS1, UniGear Type ZS1, UniSafe and Powerbloc or mounting frame • 12/17.5 kV,1600 ...2500 A, ...40 kA...
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• Weight is increased by around 5 kg if charging motor is fitted. • Weight is increased by around 2 kg if the motor-driven withdrawable assembly is used. Figure 3/4: Vacuum circuit-breaker on withdrawable part, type VD4. • Use in ZS8.4 •...
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Mounting frame UniSafe/ 44±1 772±2 768±2 19±1 119±1 UniGear Type ZS1 Figure 3/5: Vacuum circuit-breaker on withdrawable part, type VD4. • Use in ZS1, UniGear Type ZS1, UniSafe and Powerbloc or mounting frame • 24 kV, ...1250 A, ...25 kA...
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Panel type Weight ca. kg UniSafe/ 144±1 232±1 817±1 814±2 119±1 UniGear Type ZS1 Figure 3/6: Vacuum circuit-breaker on withdrawable part, type VD4. • Use in ZS1, UniGear Type ZS1 and UniSafe • 24 kV, 1600 ...2500 A, ...25 kA...
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• Weight is increased by around 5 kg if charging motor is fitted. • Weight is increased by about 2 kg if the motor-driven withdrawable assembly is used. Figure 3/7: Vacuum circuit-breaker on withdrawable part, type VD4. • Use in ZS8.4, with or without tee-off partitioning •...
Please see section 8.5 for explanation to the ponents and all further equipment options for the withdrawable part various VD4 types. The scope of equipment possible within an individual type series is listed in the relevant switchgear list, and the euquipment fitted in each individual case can be found in the order documentation.
The stored-energy spring mechanism essentially Structure and function consists of drum 33 containing the spiral spring, the charging system, the latching and operating Basic structure of the circuit-breaker on mechanism and the linkages which transmit the withdrawable breaker assembly force to the breaker poles. In addition, there are supplementary components such as the charging (Figures 4/1 to 4/3 and 7/1) motor, releases, auxiliary switches and the controls...
ON -Y3 when the spring switching in normal operation. mechanism is not sufficiently charged, and also 4.3.2 Mounting of the VD4 on trucks from other provides an electrical switching readiness signal. manufacturers • Operation of the five-pole auxiliary switches...
4.4.3 Opening procedure Interlocks/protection against maloperation for the withdrawable circuit-breaker part (Figures 4/4, 4/6 and 4/7) The opening procedure is initiated by mechanical OFF A series of interlocks are provided to prevent push-button 12 or by activation of one of releases -Y2, dangerous situations and any maloperation.
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Figure 4/1: Withdrawable part with circuit-breaker, mechanism side. Figure 4/2: Withdrawable part with circuit-breaker, pole side. Withdrawable assembly Contact arm with insulating sleeve Control wiring plug Contact system Circuit-breaker operating mechanism Handling hole on both sides Breaker pole Figure 4/3: Withdrawable assembly with built-in auxiliary switch (type B, see section 8.5) -S8 Test position indicator -S9 Service position indicator...
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20.1 20.2 20.3 20.4 20.5 20.7 20.6 Figure 4/4: Circuit-breaker front with controls and annunciations Figure 4/5: Partial section of a vacuum interrupter, simplified schematic diagram 9.1 Mechanism enclosure (Details vary according to the specified switching duties) 9.2 Front plate 11 ON push-button 20.1 Insulator 12 OFF push-button...
Despatch and storage Intermediate storage Intermediate storage of the switchgear in the Condition on delivery switch position OFF and the stored-energy spring • The factory-assembled switching devices are mechanisms discharged checked at the works for completeness of the equipment installed simultaneously subjected to a routine test in accordance with (Indicator DISCHARGED:...
Commissioning / Operation Installation and mounting of the breaker Note on safety at work • This switchgear may only be operated by Careful and professional installation of the switch- specially trained personnel who are familiar with gear is one of the fundamental conditions of the characteristics of the particular device.
Note: 7.3.3 Motor-driven movement of the withdrawable part In order to avoid damage to the operating • Briefly operate the electrical control for insertion mechanism, use the original hand crank only: or withdrawal (the withdrawable part then automatically moves into the opposite position). –...
7.3.5 Insertion from the service truck into the test/ 7.4.2 Closing and opening the circuit-breaker disconnected position With the withdrawable part in the service position, • Carry out the procedure as described above for on and off switching operations should only be withdrawal, changing the order accordingly.
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(4)/ Figure 7/2: Movement of the withdrawable breaker part between Figure 7/1: Manual operation and mechanical indicators the test/disconnected position and the service position, of a withdrawable breaker part, withdrawable clockwise up to the stop for the service position and circuit-breaker part in test/disconnected position anti-clockwise for the test/disconnected position Note:...
Maintenance work may only be performed by fully trained personnel, observing all the relevant safety • In unusual operating conditions (including regulations. It is recommended that ABB after- adverse climatic conditions) and/or special envi- sales service personnel should be called in, at least ronmental pollutions (e.g.
• Observe the manufacturer’s instructions and the by ON/OFF switching operations. special ABB Instruction Manuals BA 1002/E or • Examine visual the condition of the lubrication on BA 1006/E on safety at work. rotary bearings, sliding surfaces, etc.
L1 of the unearthed Above mentioned work may only be performed by pole side and test the vacuum interrupter the after-sales service personnel of ABB or ade- chamber with the circuit-breaker contact gap quately qualified personnel.
Remove the contact system for thoroughly this context, a distinction should be made cleaning as described below (Figures) between two types of the devices for the VD4 withdrawable part: – Slide the two inner annular tension springs facing the breaker pole to a position beside the •...
2. The distance between roller 46.1 and angle lever 1. Settings in the area of the test/disconnected 46.8 should be 0.2-0.5 mm when the circuit- position breaker is closed. • Move the withdrawable part out of the test/ disconnected position towards the service If adjustment is required, release the two bolts position with a few turns of the crank.
No special notes required position between the test/disconnected (table 1) position and the service position. Withdrawable assembly of VD4: • Enabling of switching when the withdrawable • Manually moveable withdrawable assembly : part moves into the service position is effected electrically by operation of auxiliary –...
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Table 1: VD4 circuit-breaker Designation Item Rated supply Part no. voltage (order code) • Auxiliary switch GCE7002397R0122 (with clamp-type terminal) GCE7002397R0121 GCE7002397R0122 GCE7002397R01.. • Auxiliary switch on blocking magnet GCE7003022P0101 • Auxiliary switch for fault annunciation GCE0905121P0100 • 1st shunt release OFF GCE7004590P01..
– Isoflex Topas NB 52 GCE0007249P0100 • Cleaning agents for general cleaning: – Rivolta BWR 210 GCE0007707P0100 – Observe the relevant ABB instruction manual BA 1002/E GCEA901002P0102 • Cleaning agent for conductive parts, insulating-material parts, and all parts with heavy contamination: –...
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41.1 41.1 43 41.2 42.1 41.2 Figure 8/1: Auxiliary switch block, equipment example Figure 8/2: Undervoltage release and operation area, equipment example Magnet holder, complete Mounting plate Interlock plate for -Y4 41.1 Upper (plug-in) fixing point Blocking magnet 41.2 Lower fixing point Shunt release ON Auxiliary shaft Undervoltage release...
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47.1 Bild 8/5: Fit the contact system back-to-front on the thin end of the arbor and slide it onto the thicker shank area Contact system Arbor 47.1 Journal 11. 1 46.3 46.1 46.8 (-S6) (6.1) Figure 8/7: Motor-driven withdrawable part in an intermediate Figure 8/6: Slide the contact system over from the arbor onto the position close to the test/disconnected position, with contact arm and allow it to engage there...
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11.1 46.2 46.3 Figure 8/8: Detailed view of the opening and closing mechanism Figure 8/9: Manually moveable withdrawable part, front plate removed 11.1 ON push rod 46.2 Plastic cam Blocking magnet for withdrawable part 46.3 Lever Blocking magnet 46.2 46.2 46.3 46.3 46.5...
Application of the X-ray regulations One of the physical properties of vacuum insulation • Application of the rated power frequency with- is the possibility of X-ray emissions when the con- stand voltage specified for the switching device tact gap is open. The specified test performed by by VDE 0671 part 100 or IEC 62271-100 is the Physikalisch-Technische Bundesanstalt (PTB) completely safe.
Comparison of designations to VDE-DIN 40719 Part 2 and IEC 61346-1/IEC 61346-2 Description DIN 40719 Part 2 61346-1/61346-2 Auxiliary switch on mechanism -BS1 Auxiliary switch on block magnet -Y1 -BL1 Auxiliary switch on switch shaft -BB1 Auxiliary switch on switch shaft -BB2 Auxiliary switch on switch shaft -BB3...