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ABB VD4 Installation And Service Instructions Manual

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D I S T R I B U T I O N S O L U T I O N S
VD4
Installation and service instructions
12, 17.5 kV - 1250...4000 A - 63 kA
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I. For your safety!
• Make sure that the installation room (spaces,
divisions and ambient) is suitable for the
electrical apparatus.
• Check that all the installation, putting into
service and maintenance operations are carried
out by qualified personnel with suitable
knowledge of the apparatus.
• Make sure that the standard and legal
prescriptions are complied with during
installation, putting into service and
maintenance, so that installations according to
the rules of good working practice and safety in
the work place are constructed.
Index
I. For your safety!
II. Introduction
III. Environmental protection programme
1. Packing, transport and storage
2. Checking on receipt
3. Handling
4. Description
5. Installation
6. Commissioning / Operation
7. Maintenance
8. Application of the X-ray regulations
9. Spare parts and auxiliary materials
10. Electric circuit diagrams
11. Overall dimensions
12. Product quality and environmental
protection
• Strictly follow the information given in this
instruction manual.
• Check that the rated performance of the
apparatus is not exceeded during service.
• Check that the personnel operating the
apparatus have this instruction manual to hand
as well as the necessary information for correct
intervention.
• Pay special attention to the danger notes
indicated in the manual by the following symbol:
Responsible behaviour safeguards
your own and others' safety!
For any requests, please contact the
ABB Assistance Service.
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  • Page 1 Responsible behaviour safeguards the work place are constructed. your own and others’ safety! For any requests, please contact the ABB Assistance Service.
  • Page 2 — II. Introduction This publication contains the information needed to Apart from this manual, it is therefore always install medium voltage VD4 circuit breakers and put necessary to consult the latest technical them into service. documentation (electric circuit and wiring...

  • Page 3: Packing, Transport And Storage

    D I S T R I B U T I O N S O L U T I O N S — 1. Packing, transport and storage Condition on delivery 1.5 Intermediate storage The factory-assembled switching devices are Intermediate storage of the switching device in the checked at the works for completeness of the switch position OFF and the stored-energy spring equipment installed and simultaneously subjected...
  • Page 4 Should any damage or irregularity be noted in the supply on unpacking, notify ABB (directly or through the agent or supplier) as soon as possible and in any case within five days of receipt.
  • Page 5 D I S T R I B U T I O N S O L U T I O N S — 3. Handling Before carrying out any operations, always make sure that the operating mechanism spring is discharged and that the apparatus is in the open position.

  • Page 6: Reference Standards

    1.1, and another at 4.2 Reference Standards the lower front right in mechanism enclosure 1. The VD4 circuit breakers conform to the IEC 62271- The basic version of the stored-energy spring 100, CEI - VDE - BS Standards are equivalent to IEC mechanism is fitted with the following auxiliary Standards due to harmonization with IEC.
  • Page 7 Charging lever 15.3 16.2 15.2 Figure 4/2: Sectional view of a vacuum circuit breaker, Figure 4/4: Basic structure of the stored-energy spring mechanism type VD4, schematic diagram Recess Mechanism enclosure Charging lever 1.1 Front plate, removable Vacuum interrupter Insulating material pole tube 15.3 Movable contact...
  • Page 8 Release and control mechanism area Auxiliary switch block With remote control, the auxiliary switch is necessarily operated by: 4.4.4 Mounting of the VD4 -63 kA on trucks from • Shunt release OFF -MBO1 or other manufacturers • Shunt release OFF -MBO2 or • Undervoltage release -MBU or...
  • Page 9 D I S T R I B U T I O N S O L U T I O N S 4.5 Function 4.5.4 Auto-reclosing sequence An OFF-ON or OFF-ON-OFF auto-reclosing 4.5.1 Charging of the spring energy store sequence is activated and checked by the protection (Figures 4/1 and 4/4) system.
  • Page 10 V D 4 - INSTALLATION AND SERVICE INSTRUCTIONS — 4. Description 4.6 Fixed circuit breakers The fixed circuit breaker (fig. 5) is the basic version complete with structure and front protection screen. The fixing holes are made in the lower part of the structure.
  • Page 11 Note: with the set of ten auxiliary contacts supplied as standard and the maximum number of electrical applications possible, three make contacts (signalling circuit breaker open) and five break contacts (signalling circuit breaker closed) are available. • lever for manual closing spring charging VD4 - 63 kA...
  • Page 12 D [mm] 459 dimensions Pole distance P [mm] 275 Weight [kg] 201 Standardised table of dimensions 1VCD 003945 Operating temperature [°C] - 5 ... + 40 Tropicalization IEC: 60068-2-30, 60721-2-1 • Electromagnetic compatibility IEC: 62271-1 • (1) 4000 A rated currentwth guaranted with forced ventilation according to ABB design...
  • Page 13 D [mm] 459 dimensions Pole distance P [mm] 275 Weight [kg] 201 Standardised table of dimensions 1VCD 003945 Operating temperature [°C] - 5 ... + 40 Tropicalization IEC: 60068-2-30, 60721-2-1 • Electromagnetic compatibility IEC: 62271-1 • (1) 4000 A rated currentwth guaranted with forced ventilation according to ABB design...

  • Page 14: Withdrawable Circuit Breakers

    V D 4 - INSTALLATION AND SERVICE INSTRUCTIONS — 4. Description 4.8 Withdrawable circuit breakers The withdrawable circuit breaker is fitted with special locks on the front crosspiece, which allow The 63 kV circuit breakers are available for ZS1 hooking up into the corresponding couplings of the switchgear (see fig.
  • Page 15 This • racking-in/out lever (the quantity must be defined device is part of the standard equipment for VD4/ZS8 withdrawable circuit breakers only. This rotary loading device allows the closing spring according to the number of pieces of apparatus to be loaded with the switchgear door closed.
  • Page 16 D [mm] 646 dimensions Pole distance P [mm] 275 Weight [kg] 261 Standardised table of dimensions 1VCD 003943 Operating temperature [°C] - 5 ... + 40 Tropicalization IEC: 60068-2-30, 60721-2-1 • Electromagnetic compatibility IEC: 62271-1 • (1) 4000 A rated currentwth guaranted with forced ventilation according to ABB design...
  • Page 17 D [mm] 646 dimensions Pole distance P [mm] 275 Weight [kg] 261 Standardised table of dimensions 1VCD 003943 Operating temperature [°C] - 5 ... + 40 Tropicalization IEC: 60068-2-30, 60721-2-1 • Electromagnetic compatibility IEC: 62271-1 • (1) 4000 A rated currentwth guaranted with forced ventilation according to ABB design...
  • Page 18 4.10 Permissible number of vacuum interrupter switching operations in relation to breaking current Diagram A Fig. 7: VD4 63kA for 17.5kV, 275mm pole centers, Fig. 7a: Permissible number of vacuum interrupter operating mechaism side cycles n as a function of the breaking current Ia...

  • Page 19: Installation And Operating Conditions

    • DIN VDE 0141: Earthing systems for installations with rated voltage above 1 kV For special installation requirements or other • All the accident prevention regulations in force in operating conditions, please contact ABB. the relative countries. The areas involved by the passage of 5.2.1...

  • Page 20: Preliminary Operations

    The VD4 circuit breakers which are not installed on Withdrawable circuit breakers of the same version, ABB trucks, but on trucks made by the customer,...
  • Page 21 D I S T R I B U T I O N S O L U T I O N S 5.6 Power circuit connections of 5.5.1 Circuit breakers with withdrawable motorized truck fixed circuit breakers Carry out the racking-in/racking-out test of the motorized truck in the same way as for a manual 5.6.1 General recommendations...
  • Page 22 V D 4 - INSTALLATION AND SERVICE INSTRUCTIONS — 5. Installation 5.8 Connection of the auxiliary Bare copper circuits • Clean with a fine file or emery cloth. Note: the minimum cross-section of the wires used • Tighten fully and cover the contact surfaces with 5RX Moly type for the auxiliary circuits must not be less than the grease one used for the internal cabling.

  • Page 23: Commissioning, Operation

    D I S T R I B U T I O N S O L U T I O N S — 6. Commissioning / Operation Note on safety at work As a precondition for an auto-reclosing sequence, the operating mechanism is either (re-)charged after a clos ing operation automatically by the charging motor, or it requires (re-)charging by hand if the operating mechanism is of the manual type.
  • Page 24 This is a protective function to prevent damage to the circuit breaker. Release of the run-on block may only be performed by servicing personnel from ABB or adequately trained specialist stuff. Fig. 8: Operation 1.3 Lifting lug (remove prior to commissioning)

  • Page 25: Maintenance

    Maintenance serves to ensure trouble-free 7.1.1 Service life operation and achieve the longest possible working Typical life expectancies for VD4 fixed/P 63kA life of the switchgear. circuit breakers: In accordance with DIN 31051 / IEC 61208 / IEC • The maintenance-free vacuum interrupters up to...
  • Page 26 • Cleaning of the insulating material surfaces and conductive components: Above mentioned work may only be performed by - Light contamination: with Isopropanol. the after-sales service personnel of ABB or Wipe down after cleaning, using clean water, and dry adequately qualified personnel. properly.
  • Page 27 Replacement of circuit breaker parts Dismantling and Replacement of the complete and accesso ries breaker poles should only be carried out by ABB Only remove and reassemble circuit breaker parts after-sales service personnel or by specially trained and accessories when the breaker has been...
  • Page 28 V D 4 - INSTALLATION AND SERVICE INSTRUCTIONS — 7. Maintenance -MBU -RLE1 42.1 -MBC Figure 9/1: Auxiliary switch block, equipment example Figure 9/2: Undervoltage release and operation area, Mounting plate equipment example Auxiliary shaft Interlock plate for -MBU 42.1 Crank -RLE1 Blocking magnet Fastening screw -MBC Shunt release ON...

  • Page 29: Application Of The X-Ray Regulations

    D I S T R I B U T I O N S O L U T I O N S — 8. Application of the X-ray regulations One of the physical properties of vacuum insulation The results are as follows: is the possibility of X-ray emissions when the • Testing of the switching device or the vacuum contact gap is open.

  • Page 30: Spare Parts And Auxiliary Materials

    V D 4 - INSTALLATION AND SERVICE INSTRUCTIONS — 9. Spare parts and auxiliary materials 9.1 Spare parts Designation Item no. Rated supply voltage Ident no. (order code) -BGS1 Auxiliary switch -BGB1 (with clamp-type terminal) -BGB2 -BGB3 GCE7002397R01… Auxiliary switch on blocking magnet -BGL1 GCE7003022P0…...

  • Page 31: Electric Circuit Diagrams

    D I S T R I B U T I O N S O L U T I O N S — 10. Electric circuit diagrams The standard VD4 circuit breaker electric circuit diagrams are as follows: Free standing version: • 1VCD400230: Fixed circuit breakers without plug...

  • Page 32: Overall Dimensions

    V D 4 - INSTALLATION AND SERVICE INSTRUCTIONS — 11. Overall dimensions Fixed circuit breakers VD4 1VCD003945 17.5 1250 1600 2000 2500 3150 4000 (*) Fixing interchangeability with previous series (345 x 650).
  • Page 33 D I S T R I B U T I O N S O L U T I O N S Withdrawable circuit breakers for UniGear ZS1 switchgear VD4/P 1VCD003943 17.5 1250 1600 2000 2500 3150 4000...

  • Page 34: Product Quality And Environmental Protection

    Thermoplasts Recycling or disposal End of life of product Epoxy resin Separation of metal material and the The ABB company is committed to complying with disposal of rest the relevant legal and other requirements for Rubber Disposal environment protection according to the ISO 14 001...
  • Page 35 D I S T R I B U T I O N S O L U T I O N S — Notes ....... . .
  • Page 36 Your contact center: abb.com/contactcenters More service information: abb.com/service — The data and illustrations are not binding. We reserve the right to make changes without notice in the course of technical development of the product. © Copyright 2022 ABB. All rights reserved.

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