Medium Voltage Vacuum Circuit-Breakers 12... 36 KV - 630... 3150 A - 16... 50 Ka

Medium voltage products
VD4
Medium voltage vacuum circuit-breakers
12...36 kV - 630...3150 A - 16...50 kA
Index
1. Description
1 2
2. Selection and ordering
6 4
3. Specific product characteristics
6 8
4. Overall dimensions
9 5
5. Electric circuit diagram
1. Description
The new VD4 are a synthesis of renowned technology

in designing and constructing vacuum interrupters
embedded in poles, and excellency in design, engineering
and production of circuit-breakers.
The VD4 medium voltage circuit-breakers use vacuum
interrupters embedded in the poles. This construction
technique makes the circuit-breaker poles particularly
sturdy and protects the interrupter from impacts, dust
deposits and humidity. The vacuum interrupter houses the
contacts and makes up the interrupting chamber.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Upper terminal
Vacuum interrupter
Housing/pole
Stem of moving contact
Lower terminal
Flexible connection
Tie-rod spring fork
Tie-rod
9 Pole fixing
10 Connection to operating
mechanism
Vacuum interrupter embedded in the pole
Current interruption in vacuum

The vacuum circuit-breaker does not require an interrupting
and insulating medium. In fact, the interrupters do not contain
ionisable material.
In any case, on separation of the contacts an electric arc
is generated made up exclusively of melted and vaporised
contact material.
The electric arc remains supported by the external energy
until the current is cancelled in the vicinity of natural zero. At
that instant, the rapid reduction in the load density carried
and the rapid condensation of the metallic vapour, leads to
extremely rapid recovery of the dielectric characteristics.
The vacuum interrupter therefore recovers the insulating
capacity and the capacity to withstand the transient recovery
voltage, definitively extinguishing the arc.
Since high dielectric strength can be reached in the vacuum,
Vacuum interruption technique

Vacuum contacts protected against oxidation and
contamination
Vacuum interrupter embedded in the pole
Interrupter protected against shocks, dust and humidity
Operation under different climatic conditions
Limited switching energy
Stored energy operating mechanism with anti-pumping
device supplied as standard
Simple customisation with a complete range of
accessories
Fixed and withdrawable version
Compact dimensions
Sealed-for-life poles
Sturdiness and reliability
Limited maintenance
Circuit-breaker racking in and racking out with door
closed
Incorrect and hazardous operations are prevented
thanks to special locks in the operating mechanism and
in the truck
High environmental compatibility
even with minimum distances, interruption of the circuit is

also guaranteed when separation of the contacts takes place
a few milliseconds before passage of the current through
natural zero.
The special geometry of the contacts and the material used,
as well as the limited duration and low voltage of the arc,
guarantee minimum contact wear and long life. Furthermore,
the vacuum prevents their oxidation and contamination.
Operating mechanism
The low speed of the contacts, together with the reduced run
and low mass, limit the energy required for the operation and
therefore guarantee extremely limited wear of the system.
The circuit-breaker therefore only requires limited
maintenance.
The VD4 circuit-breakers use a mechanical operating
mechanism, with stored energy and free trip.

These characteristics allow opening and closing operations
independent of the operator. The operating mechanism is of
simple conception and use and can be customised with a
wide range of accessories which are easy and rapid to install.
This simplicity converts into greater reliability of the apparatus.
The structure
The operating mechanism and the poles are fixed to a metal
frame which is also the support for the fixed version of the
circuit-breaker. The compact structure ensures sturdiness and
mechanical reliability.
Apart from the isolating contacts and the cord with plug for
connection of the auxiliary circuits, the withdrawable version
is completed with the truck for racking it into and out of the
switchgear or enclosure with the door closed.
1. Description
Quenching principle of ABB interrupters

In a vacuum interrupter, the electric arc starts at the moment
of contact separation and is maintained until zero current and
can be influenced by magnetic fields.
Vacuum arc diffuse or contracted
Following contact separation, single melting points form over
the entire surface of the cathode, producing metal vapours
which support the arc.
The diffuse vacuum arc is characterised by expansion over
the contact surface and by an even distribution of thermal
stress on the contact surfaces.
At the rated current of the vacuum interrupter, the electric arc

is always of the diffuse type. Contact erosion is very limited
and the number of current interruptions very high.
As the interrupted current value increases (above the rated
value), the electric arc tends to be transformed from the
diffuse into the contracted type, due to the Hall effect.
Starting at the anode, the arc contracts and as the current
rises further it tends to become sharply defined. Near the area
involved there is an increase in temperature with consequent
thermal stress on the contact.
To prevent overheating and erosion of the contacts, the arc is
kept rotating. With arc rotation it becomes similar to a moving
conductor which the current passes through.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
1 Stem/terminal
2 Twist protection
3 Bellows
4 Interrupter housing
5 Shield
6 Ceramic insulator
Vacuum interrupter
7 Shield
8 Contacts
9 Terminal
10 Interrupter housing
Diffuse arc.
Contraction
over anode.
Contraction over
anode and cathode.
Schematic diagram of the transition from a diffuse arc to a contracted arc

in a vacuum interrupter.
The spiral geometry of ABB vacuum interrupter contacts

The special geometry of the spiral contacts generates a radial
magnetic field in all areas of the arc column, concentrated
over the contact circumferences.
An electromagnetic force is self-generated and this acts
tangentially, causing rapid arc rotation around the contact
axis.
This means the arc is forced to rotate and to involve a wider
surface than that of a fixed contracted arc.
Apart from minimising thermal stress on the contacts, all

this makes contact erosion negligible and, above all, allows
the interruption process to be controlled even with very high
short-circuits.
ABB vacuum interrupters are zero-current interrupters and are
free of any re-striking.
Rapid reduction in the current charge and rapid condensation
of the metal vapours simultaneously with the zero current,
allows maximum dielectric strength to be restored between
the interrupter contacts within microseconds.
Corrent, Voltage
Short-circuit
current
Arc voltage
System
voltage
Short-circuit current
interruption
Time
Contact
separation
Recovery voltage
(system frequency)
Transient recovery voltage (TRV)
(high frequency)
Radial magnetic field contact

arrangement with a rotating
vacuum arc.
Development of current and voltage trends during a single phase vacuum interruption process.
1. Description
Versions available
The VD4 circuit-breakers are available in the fixed and
withdrawable version with front operating mechanism.
The withdrawable version is available for UniGear ZS1, ZS8.2
and UniSec switchgear and for PowerCube and Powerbloc
enclosures.
Fields of application
The VD4 circuit-breakers are used in power distribution for
control and protection of cables, overhead lines, transformer
and distribution substations, motors, transformers, generators
and capacitor banks.
Standards
The VD4 circuit-breakers comply with the IEC 62271-100,
VDE 0671-part. 100, CEI EN 62271-100 file 7642 (20055) Standards and with those of the major industrialised
countries.
The VD4 circuit-breakers have undergone the tests indicated
below and guarantee the safety and reliability of the apparatus
in service in any installation.
Type tests: heating, withstand insulation at power frequency,
withstand insulation at lightning impulse, short-time and peak
withstand current, mechanical life, short-circuit current making
and breaking capacity.
Individual tests: insulation of the main circuits with
voltage at power frequency, auxiliary circuit and operating
mechanism insulation, measurement of the main circuit
resistance, mechanical and electrical operation.
Service safety
Thanks to the complete range of mechanical and electrical
locks (available on request), it is possible to construct safe
distribution switchgear with the VD4 circuit-breakers.
The locking devices have been studied to prevent incorrect
operations and to inspect the installations whilst guaranteeing
maximum operator safety.
Key locks or padlock devices enable opening and closing
operations and/or racking in and racking out.
The racking-out device with the door closed allows the circuitbreaker to be racked into or out of the switchgear only with
the door closed.
Anti-racking-in locks prevent circuit-breakers with different
rated currents from being racked in, and the racking-in and
racking out operation with the circuit-breaker closed.
Highly reliable operating mechanisms thanks to a low

number of components which are manufactured using
production systems for large quantities
Extremely limited and simple maintenance
Accessories common to the entire range
Electrical accessories that can be easily and quickly
installed or replaced thanks to wiring pre-engineered
with plug-socket connectors
Mechanical anti-pumping device is supplied as
standard
Built-in closing spring charging lever
Key lock with circuit-breaker open
Protective covering over the opening and closing
pushbuttons to be operated using a special tool
Padlock device on the operating pushbuttons
Accessories
The VD4 circuit-breakers have a complete range of
accessories to satisfy all installation requirements.
The operating mechanism has a standardised range of
accessories and spare parts which are easy to identify and
order.
The accessories are installed conveniently from the front of
the circuit-breaker. Electrical connection is carried out with
plug-socket connectors.
Use, maintenance and service of the apparatus are simple
and require limited use of resources.
M
L
I
H
G
Circuit-breaker operating mechanism

A Open/closed auxiliary contacts
B Geared motor for closing spring charging
C Built-in closing spring charging lever
D Mechanical signalling device for circuit-breaker
open/closed
E Mechanical operation counter
F Plug-socket connectors of electrical accessories
in the truck
G Signalling device for closing springs charged/discharged

H Service releases
I Closing pushbutton
L Opening pushbutton
M Operating mechanism locking electromagnet
N Additional shunt opening release
O Transient contact
P Contacts for signalling spring charged/discharged
1. Description
General characteristics of the complete VD4 series (*)

The VD4 series of vacuum circuit-breakers conform to the
specifications of the following standards:
VDE 00670, part 1000
IEC 62271-1
VDE 00671, part 100
IEC 62271-100
CEI EN 62271-100 File 7642 (2005-5)
(*) For information about the 12 kV 1250 ... 4000 A 50/63 kA and 36/40.5 kV
630 ... 2500 A 16 ... 40 kA circuit-breakers, please see technical catalogue
GCBA520PO102.
Rated voltage
(1)
Rated frequency
Rated normal current
kV
12
Hz
50 - 60
630 . . . 4000 (2)
Short-time withstand current and breaking capacity
kA
16 ... 31.5
40
50
Making capacity
kA
40 ... 80
100
125
Short-time withstand current
63
(3)
158
d (mm)
150 - 275
210 - 275
210 - 275
275
H (mm)
205 - 310
310
310
310
a (mm)
450 - 700
570 - 700
600 - 750
750
b (mm)
424
424
459
459
c (mm)
461 - 599
kg
73 - 105
94 - 180
147 - 260
Embedded poles
Assembled poles
Fixed / withdrawable version
Maximum overall
dimensions
(fixed version)
H
c
d
a
Weight
Technical documentation
10
599
(5)
608
(7)
677
260
To go into technical and application aspects of the VD4 circuitbreakers in depth, please ask us for the following publications:
PowerCube modules
code 1VCP000091
Powerbloc modules
code BA441/03E
UniGear ZS1 switchgear
code 1VCP000138
ZS8.4 switchgear
code L2288
REF542plus unit
code 1VTA100001
PR512 protection unit
code 1VCP000055
17.5
24
36
40,5
50 - 60
50 - 60
50-60
50-60
630 3150
630 3150
630 . . . 4000
630 . . . 3150
(2)
(2)
16 ... 31.5
40 ... 50
16 ... 31.5
16 ... 31.5
16 40
40 ... 80
100 ... 125
40 ... 80
40 ... 80
40 100
150 - 275
210 - 275
210 - 275
275
205 - 310
310
310
328 / 280
(6)
450 - 700
570 - 700
570 - 700
786 / 853
(6)
424
424
424
492 / 789
(6)
631 - 661
876 / 973
(6)
461 - 599
(5)
599
(5) (7)
280 - 360
(4)
328
895
(6)
- 1000
555 - 686
(6)
1575
73 - 105
94 - 180
100 - 110
170 / 210
290 - 350
Test voltage according to IEC 622711 Standards table 1a, VDE 0670, - part
1000, list 2
(2)
With forced ventilation
(3)
Higher values on request
(4)
360 mm for fixed version, 280 mm for
withdrawable version
(5)
Circuit-breaker with eat sink 616 mm
(2500 A)
(6)
Withdrawable version
(7)
Circuit-breaker with eat sink 634 mm
(3150 A)
(1)
Quality System
Complies with ISO 9001 Standards, certified by an
independent organisation.
Environmental Management System

Complies with ISO 14001 Standards, certified by an
Test Laboratory
Complies with UNI CEI EN ISO/IEC 17025 Standards,
accredited by an independent organisation.
Health and Safety Management System

Complies with OHSAS 18001 Standards, certified by an
11

Withdrawable circuit-breakers
Fixed VD4 circuit-breaker (12 kV)
Circuit-breaker
VD4 12 (1)
IEC 62271-100
Standards
VDE 0671; CEI EN 62271-100- File 7642
Rated voltage
Ur [kV] 12
Rated insulation voltage
Us [kV] 12
Withstand voltage at 50 Hz
Ud (1 min) [kV] 28
Impulse withstand voltage
Up [kV] 75
Rated frequency
fr [Hz] 50-60
Rated normal current (40 C)
Ir [A] 630
Rated breaking capacity

(rated short-circuit breaking current
symmetrical)
Isc [kA]
Rated short-time withstand current (3s)
Ik [kA]
Making capacity
Ip [kA]
Operation sequence
630
630
1250
1250
1250
1250
1250
1250
1250
16
16
16
16
16
16
20
20
20
20
20
20
25
25
25
25
25
25
31.5
31.5
31.5
31.5
31.5
31.5
40
40
50
50
16
16
16
16
16
16
20
20
20
20
20
20
25
25
25
25
25
25
31.5
31.5
31.5
31.5
31.5
31.5
40
40
50
50
40
40
40
40
40
40
50
50
50
50
50
50
63
63
63
63
63
63
80
80
80
80
80
80
100
100
125
125
610
[O - 0.3 s - CO - 15 s - CO]
Opening time
[ms] 33 ... 60
Arcing time
[ms] 10 ... 15
Total breaking time
[ms] 43 ... 75
Closing time
[ms] 60 ... 80
P P
Maximum
overall
dimensions
H
W
461
461
461
589
589
610
700
450
570
700
570
700
600
750
D [mm] 424
424
424
424
424
424
424
424
459
459
TN 7405
1VCD
Operating temperature
210
275
150
210
275
210
275
210
275
75
79
73
75
79
84
84
146
158
7406
7405
7406
000051
000051 003282 003285 003440 003441
[C] - 5 ... + 40
IEC: 60068-2-30, 60721-2-1
IEC: 62271-1
(1) Circuit-breakers up to 1250 A and 31.5 kA have polyamide poles.
12
461
570
[kg] 73
Standardised table of dimensions
Electromagnetic compatibility
461
W [mm] 450
Pole distance P [mm] 150
Weight
Tropicalization
H [mm] 461
12
12
28
75
50-60
1600
1600
1600
1600
1600
1600
1600
2000
2000
2000
2000
2500
2500
2500
3150
3150
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
25
25
25
25
25
25
25
25
31.5
31.5
31.5
31.5
31.5
31,5
31.5
31.5
40
40
40
40
40
40
50
50
50
50
50
50
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
25
25
25
25
25
25
25
25
31.5
31.5
31.5
31.5
31.5
31.5
31.5
31.5
40
40
40
40
40
40
50
50
50
50
50
50
50
50
50
50
50
50
50
50
63
63
63
63
63
63
63
63
80
80
80
80
80
80
80
80
100
100
100
100
100
100
125
125
125
125
125
125
599
599
599
589
589
610
610
599
599
610
610
599
599
610
635
636
450
570
700
570
700
600
750
570
700
600
750
570
700
750
700
750
424
424
424
424
424
459
459
424
424
459
459
424
424
459
424
459
150
210
275
210
275
210
275
210
275
210
275
210
275
275
275
275
93
98
105
84
84
146
158
98
105
146
158
98
105
163
140
177
7407
7408
7407
7408
7407
7408
003282 003285 003440 003441
003440 003441
003441 000149 003443
33 ... 60
10 ... 15
43 ... 75
60 ... 80
000050
- 5 ... + 40
13

Fixed VD4 circuit-breaker (17.5 kV)
Circuit-breaker
VD4 17 (1)
IEC 62271-100
Standards
VDE 0671; CEI EN 62271-100- File 7642
Rated voltage
Ur [kV] 17.5
Us [kV] 17.5
Ud (1 min) [kV] 38
Up [kV] 95
Rated frequency
fr [Hz] 50-60
Ir [A] 630

(rated short-circuit breaking
current symmetrical)
Isc [kA]
Ik [kA]
Making capacity
Ip [kA]
Operation sequence
630
630
1250
1250
1250
1250
1250
1250
1250
16
16
16
16
16
16
20
20
20
20
20
20
25
25
25
25
25
25
31.5
31.5
31.5
31.5
31.5
31.5
40
40
50
50
16
16
16
16
16
16
20
20
20
20
20
20
25
25
25
25
25
25
31.5
31.5
31.5
31.5
31.5
31.5
40
40
50
50
40
40
40
40
40
40
50
50
50
50
50
50
63
63
63
63
63
63
80
80
80
80
80
80
100
100
125
125
610
[O - 0.3 s - CO - 15 s - CO]
Opening time
[ms] 33 ... 60
Arcing time
[ms] 10 ... 15
Total breaking time
[ms] 43 ... 75
Closing time
[ms] 60 ... 80
P P
Maximum
overall
dimensions
H
W
461
461
461
589
589
610
700
450
570
700
570
700
600
750
D [mm] 424
424
424
424
424
424
424
424
459
459
TN 7405
1VCD
210
275
150
210
275
210
275
210
275
75
79
73
75
79
84
84
146
158
7406
7405
7406
000051
000051 003282 003285 003440 003441
[C] - 5 ... + 40
IEC: 60068-2-30, 60721-2-1
IEC: 62271-1
14
461
570
[kg] 73
Tropicalization
461
W [mm] 450
Weight
H [mm] 461
17.5
17.5
38
95
50-60
1600
1600
1600
1600
1600
1600
2000
2000
2000
2000
2500
2500
2500
3150
3150
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
25
25
25
25
25
25
25
31.5
31.5
31.5
31.5
31.5
31.5
31.5
40
40
40
40
40
40
50
50
50
50
50
50
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
25
25
25
25
25
25
25
31.5
31.5
31.5
31.5
31.5
31.5
31.5
40
40
40
40
40
40
50
50
50
50
50
50
50
50
50
50
50
50
50
63
63
63
63
63
63
63
80
80
80
80
80
80
80
100
100
100
100
100
100
125
125
125
125
125
125
599
599
589
589
610
610
599
599
610
610
599
599
610
635
636
570
700
570
700
600
750
570
700
600
750
570
700
750
700
750
424
424
424
424
459
459
424
424
459
459
424
424
459
424
459
210
275
210
275
210
275
210
275
210
275
210
275
275
275
275
98
105
84
84
146
158
98
105
146
158
98
105
163
140
177
7407
7408
7407
7408
7407
7408
003282
003285
003440
003441
003440
003441
003441
000149
003443
33 ... 60
10 ... 15
43 ... 75
60 ... 80
- 5 ... + 40
15

Circuit-breaker
VD4 24
IEC 62271-100
Standards
VDE 0671; CEI EN 62271-100- File 7642
Rated voltage
Ur [kV] 24
Us [kV] 24
Ud (1 min) [kV] 50
Up [kV] 125
Rated frequency
fr [Hz] 50-60
Ir [A] 630
630
1250
1250
1600
2000
2500
16
16
16
16
16
16
20
20
20
20
20
20
25
25
25
25
25
25
25
31.5
31.5
31.5
31.5
16
16
16
16
16
16
20
20
20
20
20
20
25
25
25
25
25
25
25
31.5
31.5
31.5
31.5
40
40
40
40
40
40
50
50
50
50
50
50
63
63
63
63
63
63
63
80
80
80
80
[O - 0.3 s - CO - 15 s - CO]
H [mm] 631
631
631
631
642
642
642
W [mm] 570
700
570
700
700
700
700
D [mm] 424
424
424
424
424
424
424
275
210
275
275
275
275
[kg] 100
104
110
110
110
7410
7411
7411
7411

(rated short-circuit breaking current symmetrical)
Making capacity
Isc [kA]
Ik [kA]
Ip [kA]
Operation sequence
Opening time
[ms] 33 ... 60
Arcing time
[ms] 10 ... 15
Total breaking time
[ms] 43 ... 75
Closing time
[ms] 60 ... 80
P P
Maximum
overall
dimensions
H
W
Weight
Tropicalization
(1) 31.5 kA version.
16
TN 7409
1VCD
[C] - 5 ... + 40
IEC: 60068-2-30, 60721-2-1
IEC: 62271-1
104
100/106
7410
7409
000172
(1)
(1)
Circuit-breaker
VD4 36
IEC 62271-100
Standards
VDE 0671; CEI EN 62271-100- File 7642
Rated voltage
Ur [kV] 36
Us [kV] 36
Ud (1 min) [kV] 70
Up [kV] 170
Rated frequency
fr [Hz] 50-60
Ir [A] 1250

Making capacity
Operation sequence
1600
2000
2500 (*)
31,5
31,5
31,5
Isc [kA] 31,5
Ik [kA] 31,5
31,5
31,5
31,5
Ip [kA] 80
80
80
80
H [mm] 564
564
564
W [mm] 778
778
778
D [mm] 468
468
468
275
275
[kg] 150
150
170
1VYN300901-LT
1VYN300901-LT
[O - 0.3 s - CO - 15 s - CO]
Opening time
[ms] 35 ... 60
Arcing time
[ms] 10 ... 15
Total breaking time
[ms] 45 ... 75
Closing time
[ms] 60 ... 80
P P
Maximum
overall
dimensions
H
W
Weight
Tropicalization
TN 1VYN300901-LT
[C] - 5 ... + 40
IEC: 60068-2-30, 60721-2-1
IEC: 62271-1
(*) Contact ABB.
17

Types of fixed version circuit-breakers available

Complete the circuit-breaker selected with the optional accessories indicated on the following pages.
VD4 fixed circuit-breaker without bottom and top terminals (12 kV)
Ur
kV
Isc
kA
Rated uninterrupted current (40C) [A]

H=461
H=589
H=599
H=610
H=636
D=424
D=424
D=424
D=459
D=459
u/l=205
u/l=310
u/l=310
u/l=310
u/l=310
l/g=217.5
l/g=238
l/g=237.5
l/g=237
l/g=237
P=150
P=210
P=275
P=210
P=275
P=150
P=210
P=275
P=210
P=275
P=275
W=450
W=570
W=700
W=570
W=700
W=450
W=570
W=700
W=600
W=750
W=750
16
630
VD4 12.06.16 p150
20
630
VD4 12.06.20 p150
25
630
VD4 12.06.25 p150
31.5
630
VD4 12.06.32 p150
16
1250
VD4 12.12.16 p150
20
1250
VD4 12.12.20 p150
25
1250
VD4 12.12.25 p150
31.5
1250
VD4 12.12.32 p150
20
1600
VD4 12.16.20 p150
25
1600
VD4 12.16.25 p150
31.5
16
12
1600
VD4 12.16.32 p150
630
VD4 12.06.16 p210
20
630
VD4 12.06.20 p210
25
630
VD4 12.06.25 p210
31.5
630
VD4 12.06.32 p210
16
1250
VD4 12.12.16 p210
20
1250
VD4 12.12.20 p210
25
1250
VD4 12.12.25 p210
31.5
1250
40
VD4 12.12.32 p210

1250
VD4 12.12.40 p210
50
1250
VD4 12.12.50 p210
20
1600
VD4 12.16.20 p210
25
1600
VD4 12.16.25 p210
31.5
1600
VD4 12.16.32 p210
40
1600
VD4 12.16.40 p210
50
1600
VD4 12.16.50 p210
20
2000
VD4 12.20.20 p210
25
2000
VD4 12.20.25 p210
31.5
2000
VD4 12.20.32 p210
40
2000
50
VD4 12.20.40 p210

2000
VD4 12.20.50 p210
20
2500
VD4 12.25.20 p210
25
2500
VD4 12.25.25 p210
31.5
2500
VD4 12.25.32 p210
= Height of the circuit-breaker.
= Width of the circuit-breaker.
= Depth of the circuit-breaker.
u/l
= Distance between bottom and top terminal.
l/g
= Distance between the bottom terminal and the resting surface of the circuit-breaker.
= Pole horizontal centre distance.
18
Circuit-breaker type
Ur
kV
Isc
kA

H=461
H=589
H=599
H=610
H=636
D=424
D=424
D=424
D=459
D=459
u/l=205
u/l=310
u/l=310
u/l=310
u/l=310
l/g=217.5
l/g=238
l/g=237.5
l/g=237
l/g=237
P=150
P=210
P=275
P=210
P=275
P=150
P=210
P=275
P=210
P=275
P=275
W=450
W=570
W=700
W=570
W=700
W=450
W=570
W=700
W=600
W=750
W=750
16
630
VD4 12.06.16 p275
20
630
VD4 12.06.20 p275
25
630
VD4 12.06.25 p275
31.5
630
VD4 12.06.32 p275
16
1250
VD4 12.12.16 p275
20
1250
VD4 12.12.20 p275
25
1250
VD4 12.12.25 p275
31.5
1250
40
VD4 12.12.32 p275

1250
VD4 12.12.40 p275
50
1250
VD4 12.12.50 p275
20
1600
VD4 12.16.20 p275
25
1600
VD4 12.16.25 p275
31.5
1600
VD4 12.16.32 p275
40
12
1600
VD4 12.16.40 p275
50
1600
VD4 12.16.50 p275
20
2000
VD4 12.20.20 p275
25
2000
VD4 12.20.25 p275
31.5
2000
VD4 12.20.32 p275
40
2000
50
VD4 12.20.40 p275

2000
VD4 12.20.50 p275
20
2500
VD4 12.25.20 p275
25
2500
VD4 12.25.25 p275
31.5
2500
VD4 12.25.32 p275
40
2500
50
VD4 12.25.40 p275

2500
VD4 12.25.50 p275
20
3150
VD4 12.32.20 p275
25
3150
VD4 12.32.25 p275
31.5
3150
VD4 12.32.32 p275
40
3150
VD4 12.32.40 p275
50
3150
VD4 12.32.50 p275
u/l
l/g
19

VD4 fixed circuit-breaker without bottom and top terminals (17.5 kV)
Ur
Isc
kV
kA
17.5
Rated uninterrupted current (40 C) [A]

H=461
H=589
H=599
H=610
H=635
D=424
D=424
D=424
D=459
D=459
u/l=205
u/l=310
u/l=310
u/l=310
u/l=310
l/g=217.5
l/g=238
l/g=237.5
l/g=237
l/g=237.5
P=150
P=210
P=275
P=210
P=275
P=150
P=210
P=275
P=210
P=275
P=275
W=450
W=570
W=700
W=570
W=700
W=450
W=570
W=700
W=600
W=750
W=750
16
630
VD4 17.06.16 p150
20
630
VD4 17.06.20 p150
25
630
VD4 17.06.25 p150
31.5
630
VD4 17.06.32 p150
16
1250
VD4 17.12.16 p150
20
1250
VD4 17.12.20 p150
25
1250
VD4 17.12.25 p150
31.5
1250
VD4 17.12.32 p150
16
630
VD4 17.06.16 p210
20
630
VD4 17.06.20 p210
25
630
VD4 17.06.25 p210
31.5
630
VD4 17.06.32 p210
16
1250
VD4 17.12.16 p210
20
1250
VD4 17.12.20 p210
25
1250
VD4 17.12.25 p210
31.5
1250
40
VD4 17.12.32 p210

1250
VD4 17.12.40 p210
50
1250
VD4 17.12.50 p210
20
1600
VD4 17.16.20 p210
25
1600
VD4 17.16.25 p210
31.5
1600
VD4 17.16.32 p210
40
1600
VD4 17.16.40 p210
50
1600
VD4 17.16.50 p210
20
2000
VD4 17.20.20 p210
25
2000
VD4 17.20.25 p210
31.5
2000
VD4 17.20.32 p210
40
2000
50
VD4 17.20.40 p210

2000
VD4 17.20.50 p210
20
2500
VD4 17.25.20 p210
25
2500
VD4 17.25.25 p210
31.5
2500
VD4 17.25.32 p210
u/l
l/g
20
VD4 fixed circuit-breaker without bottom and top terminals (17.5 kV)
Ur
Isc
kV
kA

H=461
H=589
H=599
H=610
H=635
D=424
D=424
D=424
D=459
D=459
u/l=205
u/l=310
u/l=310
u/l=310
u/l=310
l/g=217.5
l/g=238
l/g=237.5
l/g=237
l/g=237.5
P=150
P=210
P=275
P=210
P=275
P=150
P=210
P=275
P=210
P=275
P=275
W=450
W=570
W=700
W=570
W=700
W=450
W=570
W=700
W=600
W=750
W=750
16
630
VD4 17.06.16 p275
20
630
VD4 17.06.20 p275
25
630
VD4 17.06.25 p275
31.5
630
VD4 17.06.32 p275
16
1250
VD4 17.12.16 p275
20
1250
VD4 17.12.20 p275
25
1250
VD4 17.12.25 p275
31.5
1250
40
VD4 17.12.32 p275

1250
VD4 17.12.40 p275
50
1250
VD4 17.12.50 p275
20
1600
VD4 17.16.20 p275
25
1600
VD4 17.16.25 p275
31.5
1600
VD4 17.16.32 p275
40
17.5
1600
VD4 17.16.40 p275
50
1600
VD4 17.16.50 p275
20
2000
VD4 17.20.20 p275
25
2000
VD4 17.20.25 p275
31.5
2000
VD4 17.20.32 p275
40
2000
50
VD4 17.20.40 p275

2000
VD4 17.20.50 p275
20
2500
VD4 17.25.20 p275
25
2500
VD4 17.25.25 p275
31.5
2500
VD4 17.25.32 p275
40
2500
50
VD4 17.25.40 p275

2500
VD4 17.25.50 p275
20
3150
VD4 17.32.20 p275
25
3150
VD4 17.32.25 p275
31.5
3150
VD4 17.32.32 p275
40
3150
VD4 17.32.40 p275
50
3150
VD4 17.32.50 p275
u/l
l/g
21

Ur
Isc
kV
kA
24
H
W
D
u/l
l/g
P
22
=
=
=
=
=
=

H=631
H=642
D=424
D=424
u/l=310
u/l=310
l/g=282.5
l/g=282.5
P=210
P=275
P=275
W=570
W=700
W=700
16
630
VD4 24.06.16 p210
20
630
VD4 24.06.20 p210
25
630
VD4 24.06.25 p210
16
1250
VD4 24.12.16 p210
20
1250
VD4 24.12.20 p210
25
1250
VD4 24.12.25 p210
31.5
1250
VD4 24.12.32 p210
16
630
VD4 24.06.16 p275
20
630
VD4 24.06.20 p275
25
630
VD4 24.06.25 p275
16
1250
VD4 24.12.16 p275
20
1250
VD4 24.12.20 p275
25
1250
VD4 24.12.25 p275
16
1600
VD4 24.16.16 p275
20
1600
VD4 24.16.20 p275
25
1600
VD4 24.16.25 p275
31.5
1600
VD4 24.16.32 p275
16
2000
VD4 24.20.16 p275
20
2000
VD4 24.20.20 p275
25
2000
VD4 24.20.25 p275
31.5
2000
VD4 24.20.32 p275
25
2500
VD4 24.25.25 p275
31.5
2500
VD4 24.25.32 p275
Height of the circuit-breaker.

Width of the circuit-breaker.
Depth of the circuit-breaker.
Distance between bottom and top terminal.
Distance between the bottom terminal and the resting surface of the circuit-breaker.
Pole horizontal centre distance.
Ur
Isc

H=876
D=478.5
kV
kA
u/l=328
l/g=428.5
P=275
W=786
36
H
W
D
u/l
l/g
P
(*)
31.5
=
=
=
=
=
=
=
1250 A
VD4 36.12.32 p275
1600 A
VD4 36.16.32 p275
2000 A
VD4 36.20.32 p275
2500 A (* )
VD4 36.25.32 p275

Distance between the bottom terminal and the resting surface of the circuit-breaker.
Contact ABB.
Standard fittings of fixed circuit-breakers

The basic versions of the fixed circuit-breakers are three-pole
and fitted with:
EL type manual operating mechanism
mechanical signalling device for closing springs charged/
discharged
mechanical signalling device for circuit-breaker open/closed
closing pushbutton, opening pushbutton and operation
counter
set of ten auxiliary circuit-breaker break/make contacts
Note: with the group of ten auxiliary contacts supplied as standard and the
maximum number of electrical applications, three break contacts (signalling
circuit-breaker open) and five make contacts (signalling circuit-breaker
closed) are available.
lever for manually charging the closing springs

auxiliary circuit support terminal board.
VD4 - up to 24 kV
VD4 - 36 kV
23

Withdrawable version circuit-breakers

for UniGear ZS1 switchgear (12 kV)
Circuit-breaker
VD4/P 12 (3)
IEC 62271-100
Standards
VDE 0671; CEI EN 62271-100- File 7642
Rated voltage
Ur [kV] 12
Us [kV] 12
Ud (1 min) [kV] 28
Up [kV] 75
Rated frequency
fr [Hz] 50-60
Ir [A] 630
(1)

Making capacity
Isc [kA]
Ik [kA]
Ip [kA]
Operation sequence
1250
1250
1250
1250
1600
1600
16
16
20
20
20
20
25
25
25
25
31.5
31.5
31.5
31.5
40
40
50
16
16
20
20
20
20
25
25
25
25
31.5
31.5
31.5
31.5
40
40
50
40
40
50
50
50
50
63
63
63
63
80
80
80
80
100
100
125
628
691
691
691
691
691
[ O - 0.3 s - CO - 15 s - CO ]
Opening time
[ms] 33 ... 60
Arcing time
[ms] 10 ... 15
Total breaking time
[ms] 43 ... 75
Closing time
[ms] 60 ... 80
P P
Maximum
overall
dimensions
H [mm] 628
H
W
Weight
Tropicalization
W [mm] 503
503
653
853
681
653
853
D [mm] 662
662
641
642
643
642
642
150
210
275
210
210
275
[kg] 116
116
174
176
180
160
166
7412
7415
7416
003284
003286
003444
TN 7412
1VCD
[C] - 5 ... + 40
IEC: 60068-2-30, 60721-2-1
IEC: 62271-1
(1) Rated current guaranteed with circuit-breaker installed in UniGear ZS1 switchgear and with 40 C ambient temperature.
(2) Up to 4000 A with forced ventilation.
24
12
12
28
75
50-60
1600
1600
1600
1600
2000
2000
2000
2000
2500
2500
3150
20
20
20
20
25
25
25
25
31.5
31.5
31.5
31.5
40
40
40
40
40
40
50
50
50
50
50
50
20
20
20
20
25
25
25
25
31.5
31.5
31.5
31.5
40
40
40
40
40
40
50
50
50
50
50
50
50
50
50
50
63
63
63
63
80
80
80
80
100
100
100
100
100
100
125
125
125
125
125
125
691
691
691
691
691
691
691
691
691
691
730
742
653
853
681
853
653
853
681
853
853
853
853
853
641
642
643
643
642
642
643
643
640
643
640
643
210
275
210
275
210
275
210
275
275
275
275
275
174
176
180
193
160
166
190
205
186
225
221
240
7415
7416
7417
003284
003286
003444
003445
003444
003445
003446
000153
003447
(2)
3150
(2)
33 ... 60
10 ... 15
43 ... 75
60 ... 80
- 5 ... + 40
25


for UniGear ZS1 switchgear (17.5 kV)
Circuit-breaker
VD4/P 17 (3)
IEC 62271-100
Standards
VDE 0671; CEI EN 62271-100- File 7642
Rated voltage
Ur [kV] 17.5
Us [kV] 17.5
Ud (1 min) [kV] 38
Up [kV] 95
Rated frequency
fr [Hz] 50-60
Ir [A] 630
(1)

Making capacity
Isc [kA]
Ik [kA]
Ip [kA]
Operation sequence
1250
1250
1250
1250
1600
1600
16
16
20
20
20
20
25
25
25
25
31.5
31.5
31.5
31.5
40
40
50
16
16
20
20
20
20
25
25
25
25
31.5
31.5
31.5
31.5
40
40
50
40
40
50
50
50
50
63
63
63
63
80
80
80
80
100
100
125
632
691
691
691
691
691
[O - 0.3 s - CO - 15 s - CO]
Opening time
[ms] 33 ... 60
Arcing time
[ms] 10 ... 15
Total breaking time
[ms] 43 ... 75
Closing time
[ms] 60 ... 80
P P
Maximum
overall
dimensions
H [mm] 632
H
W
Weight
Tropicalization
W [mm] 503
503
653
853
681
653
853
D [mm] 664
664
641
642
643
642
642
150
210
275
210
210
275
[kg] 116
116
174
176
180
160
166
7412
7415
7416
003284
003286
003444
TN 7412
1VCD
[C] - 5 ... + 40
IEC: 60068-2-30, 60721-2-1
IEC: 62271-1
(1) Rated current guaranteed with circuit-breaker installed in UniGear ZS1 switchgear and with 40 C ambient temperature.
26
17,5
17,5
38
95
50-60
1600
1600
1600
1600
2000
2000
2000
2000
2500
2500
3150
20
20
20
20
25
25
25
25
31,5
31,5
31,5
31,5
40
40
40
40
40
40
50
50
50
50
50
50
20
20
20
20
25
25
25
25
31,5
31,5
31,5
31,5
40
40
40
40
40
40
50
50
50
50
50
50
50
50
50
50
63
63
63
63
80
80
80
80
100
100
100
100
100
100
125
125
125
125
125
125
691
691
691
691
691
691
691
691
691
691
730
742
653
853
681
853
653
853
681
853
853
853
853
853
641
642
643
643
642
642
643
643
640
643
640
643
210
275
210
275
210
275
210
275
275
275
275
275
174
176
180
193
160
166
190
205
186
225
221
240
7415
7416
7417
003284
003286
003444
003445
003444
003445
003446
000153
003447
(2)
3150
(2)
33 ... 60
10 ... 15
43 ... 75
60 ... 80
- 5 ... + 40
27


for UniGear ZS1 switchgear (24 kV)
Circuit-breaker
Standards
VD4/P 24
IEC 62271-100
VDE 0671; CEI EN 62271-100- File 7642
Rated voltage
Ur [kV] 24
Us [kV] 24
Ud (1 min) [kV] 50
Up [kV] 125
Rated frequency
fr [Hz] 50-60
Ir [A] 630
(1)

(rated short-circuit breaking current
symmetrical)
Isc [kA]
Making capacity
Ik [kA]
Ip [kA]
Operation sequence
1600
2000
2500
(2)
3150
16
16
16
16
16
16
20
20
20
20
20
20
25
25
25
25
25
25
25
31.5
31.5
31.5
31.5
31.5
16
16
16
16
16
16
16
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
25
25
25
25
25
25
25
31.5
31.5
31.5
31.5
31.5
40
40
40
40
40
40
40
50
50
50
50
50
50
50
63
63
63
63
63
63
63
80
80
80
80
80
[O - 0.3 s - CO - 15 s - CO]
Arcing time
[ms] 10 ... 15
Total breaking time
[ms] 43 ... 75
Closing time
(3)
[ms] 60 ... 80
P P
H
W
Weight
Tropicalization
28
1250
16
[ms] 33 ... 60
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
1250
20
Opening time
Maximum
overall
dimensions
630
H [mm] 794
794
794
794
838
838
838
838
W [mm] 653
853
653
853
853
853
853
853
D [mm] 802
802
802
802
790
790
790
790
275
210
275
275
275
275
275
[kg] 140
148
140/146
7414
7413
000173
TN 7413
1VCD
(4)
(4)
148
228
228
228
277
7414
7418
7418
7418
000177
[C] - 5 ... + 40
IEC: 60068-2-30, 60721-2-1
IEC: 62271-1
Rated current guaranteed with circuit-breaker installed in UniGear ZS1 switchgear and with 40 C ambient temperature.
2300 A rated current guaranteed with natural ventilation; 2500 A rated current guaranteed with forced ventilation.
2700 A rated current guaranteed with natural ventilation; 3150 A rated current guaranteed with forced ventilation.
31.5 kA version.

General characteristics of withdrawable circuit-breakers

for UniGear ZS2 and PowerCube modules (36 kV)
Circuit-breaker
VD4/W 36
IEC 62271-100
Standards
VDE 0671; CEI EN 62271-100- File 7642
Rated voltage
Ur [kV] 36
Us [kV] 36
Ud (1 min) [kV] 70
Up [kV] 170
Rated frequency
fr [Hz] 50-60
Ir [A] 1250
(1)

Making capacity
Operation sequence
1600
2000
2500 (*)
31,5
31,5
31,5
31,5
31,5
31,5
Ip [kA] 80
80
80
80
Isc [kA] 31,5
Ik [kA] 31,5
[O - 0.3 s - CO - 15 s - CO]
Opening time
[ms] 33 ... 60
Arcing time
[ms] 10 ... 15
Total breaking time
[ms] 45 ... 75
Closing time
[ms] 60 ... 80
P P
Maximum
overall
dimensions
H
W
Weight
Tropicalization
H [mm] 973
973
973
973
W [mm] 842
842
842
842
D [mm] 788
788
788
788
275
275
275
[kg] 230
230
230
1VYN300901-KG
1VYN300901-KG
TN 1VYN300901-KG
[C] - 5 ... + 40
IEC: 60068-2-30, 60721-2-1
IEC: 62271-1
(*) Ask ABB
29

Types of withdrawable version circuit-breakers available for UniGear ZS1 switchgear

VD4 (12 kV) withdrawable circuit-breaker

Ur
kV
12
W =
P =
u/l =
=
30
Isc
kA

W=650
W=800
W=1000
W=1000
W=1000
P=150
P=210
P=275
P=275
P=275
u/l=205
u/l=310
u/l=310
u/l=310
u/l=310
=35
=79
=79
=109
=109
16
630
VD4/P 12.06.16 p150
20
630
VD4/P 12.06.20 p150
25
630
VD4/P 12.06.25 p150
31.5
630
VD4/P 12.06.32 p150
16
1250
VD4/P 12.12.16 p150
20
1250
VD4/P 12.12.20 p150
25
1250
VD4/P 12.12.25 p150
31.5
1250
VD4/P 12.12.32 p150
40
1250
VD4/P 12.12.40 p210
50
1250
VD4/P 12.12.50 p210
20
1600
VD4/P 12.16.20 p210
25
1600
VD4/P 12.16.25 p210
31.5
1600
VD4/P 12.16.32 p210
40
1600
VD4/P 12.16.40 p210
50
1600
VD4/P 12.16.50 p210
20
2000
VD4/P 12.20.20 p210
25
2000
VD4/P 12.20.25 p210
31.5
2000
VD4/P 12.20.32 p210
40
2000
VD4/P 12.20.40 p210
50
2000
VD4/P 12.20.50 p210
40
1250
VD4/P 12.12.40 p275
20
1600
VD4/P 12.16.20 p275
25
1600
VD4/P 12.16.25 p275
31.5
1600
VD4/P 12.16.32 p275
40
1600
VD4/P 12.16.40 p275
50
1600
VD4/P 12.16.50 p275
20
2000
VD4/P 12.20.20 p275
25
2000
VD4/P 12.20.25 p275
31.5
2000
VD4/P 12.20.32 p275
40
2000
VD4/P 12.20.40 p275
50
2000
VD4/P 12.20.50 p275

Diameter of the isolating contact.

Ur
kV
12
Isc
kA

W=650
W=800
W=1000
W=1000
W=1000
P=150
P=210
P=275
P=275
P=275
u/l=205
u/l=310
u/l=310
u/l=310
u/l=310
=35
=79
=79
=109
=109
20
2500
VD4/P 12.25.20 p275
25
2500
VD4/P 12.25.25 p275
31,5
2500
VD4/P 12.25.32 p275
40
2500
VD4/P 12.25.40 p275
50
2500
VD4/P 12.25.50 p275
20
3150 (1)
VD4/P 12.32.20 p275
25
3150
(1)
VD4/P 12.32.25 p275
31,5
3150
(1)
VD4/P 12.32.32 p275
40
3150
(1)
VD4/P 12.32.40 p275
50
3150
(1)
VD4/P 12.32.50 p275
W = Width of the circuit-breaker.

P = Pole horizontal centre distance.
u/l = Distance between bottom and top terminal.
= Diameter of the isolating contact.
31

VD4 (17.5 kV) withdrawable circuit-breaker for UniGear ZS1 switchboard

Ur
kV
17.5
W =
P =
u/l =
=
32
Isc
kA

W=650
W=800
W=1000
W=1000
W=1000
P=150
P=210
P=275
P=275
P=275
u/l=205
u/l=310
u/l=310
u/l=310
u/l=310
=35
=79
=79
=109
=109
16
630
VD4/P 17.06.16 p150
20
630
VD4/P 17.06.20 p150
25
630
VD4/P 17.06.25 p150
31.5
630
VD4/P 17.06.32 p150
16
1250
VD4/P 17.12.16 p150
20
1250
VD4/P 17.12.20 p150
25
1250
VD4/P 17.12.25 p150
31.5
1250
VD4/P 17.12.32 p150
40
1250
VD4/P 17.12.40 p210
50
1250
VD4/P 17.12.50 p210
20
1600
VD4/P 17.16.20 p210
25
1600
VD4/P 17.16.25 p210
31.5
1600
VD4/P 17.16.32 p210
40
1600
VD4/P 17.16.40 p210
50
1600
VD4/P 17.16.50 p210
20
2000
VD4/P 17.20.20 p210
25
2000
VD4/P 17.20.25 p210
31.5
2000
VD4/P 17.20.32 p210
40
2000
VD4/P 17.20.40 p210
50
2000
VD4/P 17.20.50 p210
40
1250
VD4/P 17.12.40 p275
20
1600
VD4/P 17.16.20 p275
25
1600
VD4/P 17.16.25 p275
31.5
1600
VD4/P 17.16.32 p275
40
1600
VD4/P 17.16.40 p275
50
1600
VD4/P 17.16.50 p275
20
2000
VD4/P 17.20.20 p275
25
2000
VD4/P 17.20.25 p275
31.5
2000
VD4/P 17.20.32 p275
40
2000
VD4/P 17.20.40 p275
50
2000
VD4/P 17.20.50 p275

VD4 (17.5 kV) withdrawable circuit-breaker for UniGear ZS1 switchboard

Ur
kV
17.5
Isc
kA

W=650
W=800
W=1000
W=1000
W=1000
P=150
P=210
P=275
P=275
P=275
u/l=205
u/l=310
u/l=310
u/l=310
u/l=310
=35
=79
=79
=109
=109
20
2500
VD4/P 17.25.20 p275
25
2500
VD4/P 17.25.25 p275
31.5
2500
VD4/P 17.25.32 p275
40
2500
VD4/P 17.25.40 p275
50
2500
VD4/P 17.25.50 p275
20
3150
(1)
VD4/P 17.32.20 p275
25
3150
(1)
VD4/P 17.32.25 p275
31.5
3150
(1)
VD4/P 17.32.32 p275
40
3150
(1)
VD4/P 17.32.40 p275
50
3150
(1)
VD4/P 17.32.50 p275
W = Width of the circuit-breaker.

33

VD4 (24 kV) withdrawable circuit-breaker for UniGear ZS1 switchboard

Ur
kV
Isc
kA
W=800
W=1000
W=1000
W=1000
P=210
P=275
P=275
P=275
u/l=310
u/l=310
u/l=310
u/l=310
=35
=35
=79
=109
630
VD4/P 24.06.16 p210
20
630
VD4/P 24.06.20 p210
25
630
VD4/P 24.06.25 p210
16
1250
VD4/P 24.12.16 p210
20
1250
VD4/P 24.12.20 p210
25
1250
VD4/P 24.12.25 p210
31.5
1250
VD4/P 24.12.32 p210

630
VD4/P 24.06.16 p275
20
630
VD4/P 24.06.20 p275
25
630
VD4/P 24.06.25 p275
16
1250
VD4/P 24.12.16 p275
20
1250
VD4/P 24.12.20 p275
25
1250
VD4/P 24.12.25 p275
16
1600
VD4/P 24.16.16 p275
20
1600
VD4/P 24.16.20 p275
25
1600
VD4/P 24.16.25 p275
31.5
1600
VD4/P 24.16.32 p275
16
2000
VD4/P 24.20.16 p275
20
2000
VD4/P 24.20.20 p275
25
2000
VD4/P 24.20.25 p275
31.5
2000
VD4/P 24.20.32 p275
16
2300
(1)
VD4/P 24.25.16 p275
20
2300
(1)
VD4/P 24.25.20 p275
25
2300
(1)
VD4/P 24.25.25 p275
31.5
2300
(1)
31.5
W = Width of the switchgear.
(1) 2500 A rated current guaranteed with forced ventilation.
(2) 3150 A rated current guaranteed with forced ventilation.
34
16
16
24
VD4/P 24.25.32 p275

2700
(2)
VD4/P 24.32.32 p275

Ur
Isc

H=951
D=788
kV
kA
u/l=380
=399
P=275
W=778
31.5
36
1250 A
VD4/W 36.12.32 p275
1600 A
VD4/W 36.16.32 p275
2000 A
VD4/W 36.20.32 p275
2500 A *
( )
H
D
u/l
P
W
(*)
=
=
=
=
=
=
=
VD4/W 36.25.32 p275

Contact ABB.
Standard fittings of withdrawable circuit-breakers

for UniGear ZS1, ZS2 switchgear and similar panels
The basic versions of the withdrawable circuit-breakers are
three-pole and fitted with:
discharged
closing pushbutton
opening pushbutton
operation counter
set of ten circuit-breaker open/closed auxiliary contacts
locking electromagnet in the truck (compulsory for ABB

switchgear). This device prevents racking the circuit-breaker
into the switchgear with the auxiliary circuits disconnected
(plug not inserted in the socket)
door interlock (compulsory for ABB switchgear); this device
prevents racking the circuit-breaker into the switchgear
when the switchgear door is open.
circuit-breaker open) and four make contacts (signalling circuit-breaker closed)
are available.

isolating contacts
cord with connector (plug only) for auxiliary circuits, with
striker pins which does not allow the plug to be inserted
into the socket if the rated current of the circuit-breaker is
lower than the rated current of the panel
racking-out/in lever (the quantity must be defined according
to the number of pieces of apparatus ordered)
VD4 up to 24 kV
VD4 - 36 kV
35


for PowerCube modules (12 kV)
Circuit-breaker
VD4/P 12 ( 3)
VD4/W 12 (3)
PowerCube module PB1
PB2
IEC 62271-100
Standards
VDE 0671; CEI EN 62271-100- File 7642
Rated voltage
Rated frequency
Ur [kV] 12
12
Us [kV] 12
12
Ud (1 min) [kV] 28
28
Up [kV] 75
75
fr [Hz] 50-60
Ir [A] 630
(1)

Isc [kA]
Rated short-time
withstand current (3s)
Ik [kA]
Making capacity
Ip [kA]
Operation sequence
50-60
1250
630
1250
16
16
16
16
20
20
20
20
25
25
25
25
31.5
31.5
31.5
31.5
16
16
16
16
20
20
20
20
25
25
25
25
31.5
31.5
31.5
31.5
40
40
40
40
50
50
50
50
63
63
63
63
80
80
80
80
[O - 0.3 s - CO - 15 s - CO]
Opening time
[ms] 33 ... 60
33 ... 60
Arcing time
[ms] 10 ... 15
10 ... 15
Total breaking time
[ms] 43 ... 75
43 ... 75
Closing time
[ms] 60 ... 80
P P
Maximum
overall
dimensions
H
W
Weight
Tropicalization
60 ... 80
H [mm] 628
628
691
691
W [mm] 503
503
653
853
D [mm] 662
662
642
642
150
210
210
[kg] 116
116
135
135
7412
7420
7420
TN 7412
1VCD
[C] - 5 ... + 40
IEC: 60068-2-30, 60721-2-1
IEC: 62271-1
(1) Rated current guaranteed with circuit-breaker installed in PowerCube enclosure and with 40 C ambient temperature
36
- 5 ... + 40
VD4/P 12
VD4/W 12
PB2
PB3
PB3
12
12
12
12
12
12
28
28
28
75
75
75
50-60
50-60
50-60
1250
1250
1600
1600
1600
2000
2000
2500
2500
3150
20
20
20
20
25
25
25
25
31.5
31.5
31.5
31.5
40
40
40
40
40
50
50
50
50
50
20
20
20
20
25
25
25
25
31.5
31.5
31.5
31.5
40
40
40
40
40
50
50
50
50
50
50
50
50
50
63
63
63
63
80
80
80
80
100
100
100
100
100
125
125
125
125
125
33 ... 60
33 ... 60
33 ... 60
10 ... 15
10 ... 15
10 ... 15
43 ... 75
43 ... 75
43 ... 75
60 ... 80
60 ... 80
60 ... 80
(2)
3150 (2)
691
691
691
691
691
690
691
691
691
730
691
653
681
653
653
681
653
681
853
853
853
853
641
643
642
641
643
642
643
640
643
640
643
210
210
210
210
210
210
210
275
275
275
275
174
180
160
174
180
160
190
186
225
221
240
7415
7415
7417
003284
003444
003284
003444
003444
003445
000152
003596
- 5 ... + 40
- 5 ... + 40
- 5 ... + 40
37


for PowerCube modules (17.5 kV)
Circuit-breaker
VD4/P 17 ( 3)
VD4/W 17 (3)
PB2
IEC 62271-100
Standards
VDE 0671; CEI EN 62271-100- File 7642
Rated voltage
Rated frequency
Ur [kV] 17.5
17.5
Us [kV] 17.5
17.5
Ud (1 min) [kV] 38
38
Up [kV] 95
95
fr [Hz] 50-60
Ir [A] 630
(1)

Isc [kA]
Rated short-time
Ik [kA]
Making capacity
Ip [kA]
Operation sequence
50-60
1250
630
1250
16
16
16
16
20
20
20
20
25
25
25
25
31.5
31.5
31.5
31.5
16
16
16
16
20
20
20
20
25
25
25
25
31.5
31.5
31.5
31.5
40
40
40
40
50
50
50
50
63
63
63
63
80
80
80
80
[O - 0.3 s - CO - 15 s - CO]
Opening time
[ms] 33 ... 60
33 ... 60
Arcing time
[ms] 10 ... 15
10 ... 15
Total breaking time
[ms] 43 ... 75
43 ... 75
Closing time
[ms] 60 ... 80
P P
Maximum
overall
dimensions
H
W
Weight
Tropicalization
60 ... 80
H [mm] 628
628
691
W [mm] 503
503
653
853
D [mm] 662
662
642
642
150
210
210
[kg] 116
116
135
135
7412
7420
7420
TN 7412
1VCD
[C] - 5 ... + 40
- 5 ... + 40
IEC: 60068-2-30, 60721-2-1
IEC: 62271-1
(1) Rated current guaranteed with circuit-breaker installed in PowerCube enclosure and with 40 C ambient temperature.
38
691
VD4/P 17
VD4/W 17
PB2
PB3
PB3
17,5
17,5
17,5
17,5
17,5
17,5
38
38
38
95
95
95
50-60
50-60
50-60
1250
1250
1600
1600
1600
2000
2000
2500
2500
3150
20
20
20
20
25
25
25
25
31.5
31.5
31.5
31.5
40
40
40
40
40
50
50
50
50
50
20
20
20
20
25
25
25
25
31.5
31.5
31.5
31.5
40
40
40
40
40
50
50
50
50
50
50
50
50
50
63
63
63
63
80
80
80
80
100
100
100
100
100
125
125
125
125
125
(2)
33 ... 60
33 ... 60
33 ... 60
10 ... 15
10 ... 15
10 ... 15
43 ... 75
43 ... 75
43 ... 75
60 ... 80
60 ... 80
3150
(2)
60 ... 80
691
691
691
691
691
690
691
691
691
691
730
653
681
653
653
681
653
681
853
853
853
853
641
643
642
641
643
642
643
640
643
643
640
210
210
210
210
210
210
210
275
275
275
275
174
180
160
174
180
160
190
186
225
240
221
7415
7415
7417
003284
003444
003284
003444
003444
003445
003596
000152
- 5 ... + 40
- 5 ... + 40
- 5 ... + 40
39


for PowerCube modules (24 kV)
Circuit-breaker
VD4/P 24
Standards
PB5
IEC 62271-100
VDE 0671; CEI EN 62271-100- File 7642
Rated voltage
Ur [kV] 24
24
Us [kV] 24
24
Ud (1 min) [kV] 50
50
Up [kV] 125
Rated frequency
125
fr [Hz] 50-60
Ir [A] 630
(1)

Isc [kA]
Rated short-time
Ik [kA]
Making capacity
Ip [kA]
1600
16
16
16
16
20
20
20
20
25
25
25
25
25
31.5
31.5
31.5
31.5
16
16
16
16
16
20
20
20
20
20
25
25
25
25
25
31.5
31.5
31.5
31.5
40
40
40
40
40
50
50
50
50
50
63
63
63
63
63
80
80
80
80
Opening time
[ms] 33 ... 60
33 ... 60
Arcing time
[ms] 10 ... 15
10 ... 15
Total breaking time
[ms] 43 ... 75
43 ... 75
Closing time
[ms] 60 ... 80
Maximum
overall
dimensions
H
W
Weight
Tropicalization
60 ... 80
H [mm] 794
794
838
838
838
W [mm] 653
653
853
853
853
D [mm] 802
802
790
790
790
275
275
275
228
228
228
7418
7418
7418

[kg] 140
TN 7413
1VCD
210
140/146
(3)
7413
000173
(3)
[C] - 5 ... + 40
IEC: 60068-2-30, 60721-2-1
IEC: 62271-1
(1) Rated current guaranteed with circuit-breaker installed in PowerCube enclosure and with 40 C ambient temperature.
(2) 2300 A rated uninterrupted current guaranteed with natural ventilation; 2500 A rated current guaranteed with forced ventilation.
(3) 31.5 kA version.
40
2500
16
[O - 0.3 s - CO - 15 s - CO]
P P
2000
20
Operation sequence
50-60
1250
(2)
Types of withdrawable version circuit-breakers available for PowerCube modules

VD4 withdrawable circuit-breaker (12 kV)
Ur
kV
12
Isc
kA

W=650
W=800
W=1000
W=1000
W=1000
P=150
P=210
P=275
P=275
P=275
u/l=205
u/l=310
u/l=310
u/l=310
u/l=310
=35
=79
=79
=109
=109
16
630
VD4/P 12.06.16 p150
20
630
VD4/P 12.06.20 p150
25
630
VD4/P 12.06.25 p150
31.5
630
VD4/P 12.06.32 p150
16
1250
VD4/P 12.12.16 p150
20
1250
VD4/P 12.12.20 p150
25
1250
VD4/P 12.12.25 p150
31.5
1250
VD4/P 12.12.32 p150
16
630
VD4/W 12.06.16 p210
20
630
VD4/W 12.06.20 p210
25
630
VD4/W 12.06.25 p210
31.5
630
VD4/W 12.06.32 p210
16
1250
VD4/W 12.12.16 p210
20
1250
VD4/W 12.12.20 p210
25
1250
VD4/W 12.12.25 p210
31.5
1250
VD4/W 12.12.32 p210
40
1250
VD4/P 12.12.40 p210
50
1250
VD4/P 12.12.50 p210
20
1600
VD4/P 12.16.20 p210
25
1600
VD4/P 12.16.25 p210
31.5
1600
VD4/P 12.16.32 p210
40
1600
VD4/P 12.16.40 p210
50
1600
VD4/P 12.16.50 p210
20
2000
VD4/P 12.20.20 p210
25
2000
VD4/P 12.20.25 p210
31.5
2000
VD4/P 12.20.32 p210
40
2000
VD4/P 12.20.40 p210
50
2000
VD4/P 12.20.50 p210
20
2500
VD4/P 12.25.20 p275
25
2500
VD4/P 12.25.25 p275
31.5
2500
VD4/P 12.25.32 p275
40
2500
VD4/P 12.25.40 p275
50
2500
VD4/P 12.25.50 p275
20
3150 (1)
VD4/W 12.32.20 p275
25
3150
(1)
VD4/W 12.32.25 p275
31.5
3150
(1)
VD4/W 12.32.32 p275
40
3150
(1)
VD4/W 12.32.40 p275
50
3150
(1)
VD4/W 12.32.50 p275

41

VD4 withdrawable circuit-breaker (17.5 kV)

Ur
kV
17,5
Isc
kA

W=650
W=800
W=1000
W=1000
W=1000
P=150
P=210
P=275
P=275
P=275
u/l=205
u/l=310
u/l=310
u/l=310
u/l=310
=35
=79
=79
=109
=109
16
630
VD4/P 17.06.16 p150
20
630
VD4/P 17.06.20 p150
25
630
VD4/P 17.06.25 p150
31.5
630
VD4/P 17.06.32 p150
16
1250
VD4/P 17.12.16 p150
20
1250
VD4/P 17.12.20 p150
25
1250
VD4/P 17.12.25 p150
31.5
1250
VD4/P 17.12.32 p150
16
630
VD4/W 17.06.16 p210
20
630
VD4/W 17.06.20 p210
25
630
VD4/W 17.06.25 p210
31.5
630
VD4/W 17.06.32 p210
16
1250
VD4/W 17.12.16 p210
20
1250
VD4/W 17.12.20 p210
25
1250
VD4/W 17.12.25 p210
31.5
1250
VD4/W 17.12.32 p210
40
1250
VD4/P 17.12.40 p210
50
1250
VD4/P 17.12.50 p210
20
1600
VD4/P 17.16.20 p210
25
1600
VD4/P 17.16.25 p210
31.5
1600
VD4/P 17.16.32 p210
40
1600
VD4/P 17.16.40 p210
50
1600
VD4/P 17.16.50 p210
20
2000
VD4/P 17.20.20 p210
25
2000
VD4/P 17.20.25 p210
31.5
2000
VD4/P 17.20.32 p210
40
2000
VD4/P 17.20.40 p210
50
2000
VD4/P 17.20.50 p210
20
2500
VD4/P 17.25.20 p275
25
2500
VD4/P 17.25.25 p275
31.5
2500
VD4/P 17.25.32 p275
40
2500
VD4/P 17.25.40 p275
50
2500
VD4/P 17.25.50 p275
20
3150
(1)
25
3150
(1)
VD4/W 17.32.25 p275
31.5
3150
(1)
VD4/W 17.32.32 p275
40
3150
(1)
VD4/W 17.32.40 p275
50
3150
(1)
VD4/W 17.32.50 p275

42
VD4/W 17.32.20 p275
VD4 withdrawable circuit-breaker (24 kV)

Ur
kV
Isc
kA
W=800
W=1000
P=210
P=275
u/l=310
u/l=310
=35
=79
16
630
VD4/P 24.06.16 p210
20
630
VD4/P 24.06.20 p210
25
630
VD4/P 24.06.25 p210
16
1250
VD4/P 24.12.16 p210
20
1250
VD4/P 24.12.20 p210
25
1250
VD4/P 24.12.25 p210
31.5
1250
16
24
VD4/P 24.12.32 p210

1600
VD4/P 24.16.16 p275
20
1600
VD4/P 24.16.20 p275
25
1600
VD4/P 24.16.25 p275
31.5
1600
VD4/P 24.16.32 p275
16
2000
VD4/P 24.20.16 p275
20
2000
VD4/P 24.20.20 p275
25
2000
VD4/P 24.20.25 p275
31.5
2000
16
2300
(1)
VD4/P 24.20.32 p275

VD4/P 24.25.16 p275
20
2300
(1)
VD4/P 24.25.20 p275
25
2300
(1)
VD4/P 24.25.25 p275
31.5
2300
(1)
VD4/P 24.25.32 p275

(1) Up to 2500 A rated current guaranteed with forced ventilation.
Standard fittings of withdrawable circuit-breakers

for PowerCube modules
always three-pole and fitted with:
discharged
closing pushbutton
opening pushbutton
operation counter
racking-in/out lever (the quantity must be defined according

locking electromagnet in the truck. This prevents the
circuit-breaker being racked into the panel with the auxiliary
circuits disconnected (plug not inserted in the socket).
door interlock (compulsory for ABB switchgear); this device
prevents racking the circuit-breaker into the switchgear
when the switchgear door is open.
are available.

isolating contacts
striker pin which does not allow the plug to be inserted
different from the rated current of the panel
43

Withdrawable circuit-breakers for ZS8.4

type switchgear (12 - 17.5 - 24 kV)
Circuit-breaker
VD4/Z8
Panel without partitions
Panel with partitions
Preussen Elektra - EON
(2)
Width [mm] 650
650
650
650
800
800
Depth [mm] 1000
1000
1000
1000
1200
1200
IEC 62271-100
Standards
VDE 0671
Rated voltage
Ur [kV] 12
12
17.5
17.5
24
24
Us [kV] 12
12
17.5
17.5
24
24
Rated frequency
Ud (1 min) [kV] 28
28
38
38
50
50
Up [kV] 75
75
95
95
125
125
1250
fr [Hz] 50-60
(1)

(rated symmetrical
short-circuit current)
Rated short-time
withstand current(3 s)
Making capacity
Operation sequence
Ir [A] 630
1250
630
1250
630
16
16
Isc [kA] 20
20
20
20
20
20
25
25
25
25
25
25
16
16
Ik [kA] 20
20
20
20
20
20
25
25
25
25
25
25
40
40
Ip [kA] 50
50
50
50
50
50
63
63
63
63
63
63
[O-0.3s-CO-15s-CO]
Opening time
[ms] 33...60
Arcing time
[ms] 10...15
Total breaking time
[ms] 43...75
Closing time
[ms] 60...80
P P
Maximum
overall
dimensions
H
W
Weight
Tropicalisation
H [mm] 579
579
579
579
680
680
W [mm] 503
503
503
503
653
653
D [mm] 548
548
548
548
646
646
150
150
150
210
210
[kg] 116
116
116
116
140
140
000137
000137
000137
000089
000138
1VCD 000092
[C] 5 ... + 40
IEC 60068-2-30
IEC 60721-2-1
IEC 62271-1
(1) Rated current guaranteed with circuit-breaker installed in switchgear with 40 C ambient temperature.
(2) Special type with device for charging the closing spring by means of a rotary handle outside the operating mechanism.
44
VD4/ZT8
VD4/ZS8
650
650
650
650
800
800
650
650
800
800
1200
1200
1200
1200
1200
1200
1200
1200
1200
1200
12
12
17.5
17.5
24
24
12
12
24
24
12
12
17.5
17.5
24
24
12
12
24
24
28
28
38
38
50
50
28
28
50
50
75
75
95
95
125
125
75
75
125
125
50-60
50-60
630
1250
630
1250
630
1250
630
1250
630
1250
16
16
16
16
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
25
25
25
25
25
25
25
25
25
25
16
16
16
16
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
25
25
25
25
25
25
25
25
25
25
40
40
40
40
50
50
50
50
50
50
50
50
50
50
63
63
63
63
63
63
63
63
63
63
33...60
40...60
10...15
10...15
43...75
50...75
60...80
60...80
579
579
579
579
680
680
579
579
680
680
503
503
503
503
653
653
503
503
653
653
638
638
638
638
646
646
638
638
646
646
150
150
150
150
210
210
150
150
210
210
116
116
116
116
140
140
116
116
140
140
000093
000134
000134
000134
000090
000136
000091
000133
000088
000135
5 ... + 40
5 ... + 40
45

VD4/ZS8 - VD4/ZT8 - VD4/Z8 withdrawable circuit-breaker for ZS8.4 switchgear

Ur
kV
12
17.5
Isc
kA

Panel without partition
Panel with partition
Special panel EON
W = 650
W = 800
W = 650
W = 800
W = 650
W = 800
P = 150
P = 210
P = 150
P = 210
P = 150
P = 210
u/l = 205
u/l = 310
u/l = 205
u/l = 310
u/l = 205
u/l = 310
= 35
= 35
= 35
= 35
= 35
= 35
20
630
VD4/Z8 12.06.20 p150
25
630
VD4/Z8 12.06.25 p150
20
1250
VD4/Z8 12.12.20 p150
25
1250
VD4/Z8 12.12.25 p150
20
630
VD4/ZT8 12.06.20 p150
25
630
VD4/ZT8 12.06.25 p150
20
1250
VD4/ZT8 12.12.20 p150
25
1250
VD4/ZT8 12.12.25 p150
20
630
VD4/ZS8 12.06.20 p150
25
630
VD4/ZS8 12.06.25 p150
20
1250
VD4/ZS8 12.12.20 p150
25
1250
VD4/ZS8 12.12.25 p150
20
630
VD4/Z8 17.06.20 p150
25
630
VD4/Z8 17.06.25 p150
20
1250
VD4/Z8 17.12.20 p150
25
1250
VD4/Z8 17.12.25 p150
20
630
25
630
VD4/ZT8 17.06.25 p150
1250
VD4/ZT8 17.12.20 p150
25
W =
P =
u/l =
=
46
VD4/ZT8 17.06.20 p150
20
16
24
1250
VD4/ZT8 17.12.25 p150
630
VD4/Z8 24.06.16 p210
20
630
VD4/Z8 24.06.20 p210
25
630
VD4/Z8 24.06.25 p210
16
1250
VD4/Z8 24.12.16 p210
20
1250
VD4/Z8 24.12.20 p210
25
1250
VD4/Z8 24.12.25 p210
16
630
VD4/ZT8 24.06.16 p210
20
630
VD4/ZT8 24.06.20 p210
25
630
VD4/ZT8 24.06.25 p210
16
1250
VD4/ZT8 24.12.16 p210
20
1250
VD4/ZT8 24.12.20 p210
25
1250
VD4/ZT8 24.12.25 p210
16
630
VD4/ZS8 24.06.16 p210
20
630
VD4/ZS8 24.06.20 p210
25
630
VD4/ZS8 24.06.25 p210
16
1250
VD4/ZS8 24.12.16 p210
20
1250
VD4/ZS8 24.12.20 p210
25
1250
VD4/ZS8 24.12.25 p210
Width of the switchgear.

Standard fittings of withdrawable circuit-breakers for

ZS8.4 switchgear
discharged
closing pushbutton
opening pushbutton
operation counter

circuit-breaker open) and four make contacts (signalling circuit-breaker
closed) are available.
lever for manually charging the closing springs incorporated

in the operating mechanism for VD4/Z8 and VD4/ZT8,
external with rotary movement for VD4/ZS8
isolating contacts
racking in/out lever (the quantity must be defined according
VD4/ZS8 (Preussen Elektra-EON version)
device for closing spring charging, with the door closed,
by means of a removable rotary crank handle outside the
operating mechanism and the switchgear
Harting 64-pin socket with mechanical interlock which
prevents traverse of the circuit-breaker when the plug is not
inserted in the socket
interlock with the door which prevents the spring charging
lever when the circuit-breaker is closed
interlock with the door and Harting 64 pin socket which
prevents door closing when the plug is not inserted in the
socket.
Caption
1) Spring charging device with rotary crank handle
2) Harting 64 plus socket with mechanical interlock which prevents traverse
when the socket is not inserted
3) Door - socket - spring charging device interlock (only VD4/ZS8 version)
VD4/Z8 - VD4/ZT8
Harting 64-pin socket with mechanical interlock which
prevents traverse of the circuit-breaker when the plug is not
inserted in the socket.
47

Withdrawable circuit-breakers for UniSwitch

switchgear (CBW type unit) and UniMix switchgear
P1/E type unit) (24 kV)
Circuit-breaker
VD4/US 24
Standards
VD4/US 24
(3)
(4)
UniSwitch (unit CBW type)
UniMix (unit P1/E type)
IEC 62271-100
VDE 0671; CEI EN 62271-100- File 7642
Rated voltage
Ur [kV] 24
24
24
24
Us [kV] 24
24
24
24
Ud (1 min) [kV] 50
50
50
50
125
Up [kV] 125
Rated frequency
(1)

(rated symmetrical short-circuit current)
Rated short-time
withstand current (3 s)
(2)
125
125
fr [Hz] 50-60
50-60
50-60
50-60
Ir [A] 630
1250
630
1250
16 (20)
(5)
16 (25)
(5)
16
16
Isc [kA] 20 (25)
(5)
20 (25)
(5)
20
20
(5)
16 (25)
(5)
16
16
Ik [kA] 20 (25)
(5)
20 (25)
(5)
20
20
25
25
40 (50)
(5)
40 (50)
(5)
40
40
Ip [kA] 50 (63)
(5)
50 (63)
(5)
Operation sequence
25
16 (20)
Making capacity
25
[O - 0.3 s - CO - 15 s - CO]
50
50
63
63
Opening time
[ms] 33 ... 60
33 ... 60
33 ... 60
33 ... 60
Arcing time
[ms] 10 ... 15
10 ... 15
10 ... 15
10 ... 15
Total breaking time
[ms] 43 ... 75
43 ... 75
43 ... 75
43 ... 75
Closing time
[ms] 60 ... 80
60 ... 80
60 ... 80
60 ... 80
P P
Maximum
overall
dimensions
H
W
Weight
Tropicalization
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
48
H [mm] 680
680
680
680
W [mm] 653
653
653
653
D [mm] 742
742
742
742
210
210
210
[kg] 125
125
125
125
000047
000047
000047
- 5 ... + 40
- 5 ... + 40
- 5 ... + 40
IEC: 60068-2-30, 60721-2-1
IEC 62271
1VCD 000047
[C] - 5 ... + 40
Rated current guaranteed with withdrawable circuit-breaker installed in switchgear with 40 C ambient temperature
The value and duration of the rated short-time withstand current depends on the switchgear. See the specific catalogues of the UniSwitch and UniMix switchgear
The top shutter activation wheels of the UniSwitch switchgear (CBW unit) are mounted and adjusted by the manufacturer of the UniSwitch switchgear
The top shutter activation wheels of the UniMix switchgear (P1/E unit) are available on request
The values in brackets refer to the 12 kV rated voltage.
Withdrawable c.-breaker for UniSwitch switchgear (CBW type unit) and UniMix switchgear (P1/E type unit)
Ur
kV
24
Isc
kA

UniSwitch CBW
UniMix P1/E
P=210
P=210
u/l=310
u/l=310
=35
=79
630
630
VD4/US 24.06.20 p210
630
VD4/US 24.06.25 p210

VD4/US 24.12.16 p210
16
630
(1)
20
630
(1)
25
16
1250
(1)
1250
20
1250
(1)
1250
VD4/US 24.12.20 p210
25
1250
VD4/US 24.12.25 p210
VD4/US 24.06.16 p210
(1) Isc 25 kA at 12 kV.

P = Horizontal centre distance between poles.
u/l = Distance between top and bottom terminal.
= Diameter of the isolating contacts.

UniSwitch and UniMix switchgear
discharged
closing pushbutton
opening pushbutton
operation counter
are available.

isolating contacts
locking electromagnet in the truck. This prevents the
circuit-breaker being racked into the panel with the auxiliary
circuits disconnected (plug not inserted in the socket).
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General characteristics of withdrawable

circuit-breakers for UniSec switchgear
Circuit-breaker
VD4/SEC
IEC 62271-100
Standards
VDE 0671; CEI EN 62271-100- File 7642
Rated voltage
Ur [kV] 24
Us [kV] 24
Ud (1 min) [kV] 50
Up [kV] 125
Rated frequency
fr [Hz] 50-60
Ir [A] 630 - 1250
(1)
16

(rated symmetrical short-circuit current)
Isc [kA] 20
25
16
Rated short-time
withstand current (3 s)
Ik [kA] 20
25
40
Making capacity
Ip [kA] 50
63
Opening time
[O - 0.3 s - CO - 15 s - CO]
Opening time
[ms] 33 ... 60
Arcing time
[ms] 10 ... 15
Total breaking time
[ms] 43 ... 75
Closing time
[ms] 60 ... 80
P P
Maximum overall dimensions
W [mm] 653
H
D [mm] 742
W
Weight
Tropicalization
H [mm] 743

[kg] 133
1VCD 000190
[C] - 5 ... + 40
IEC: 60068-2-30, 60721-2-1
IEC 62271
(1) Rated current guaranteed with withdrawable circuit-breaker installed in switchgear with 40 C ambient temperature.
50
Withdrawable circuit-breaker for UniSec switchgear

Ur
Isc
kV
kA

P=210
u/l=310
=79
16
24
630
VD4/SEC 24.06.16 p210
20
630
VD4/SEC 24.06.20 p210
25
630
VD4/SEC 24.06.25 p210
16
1250
VD4/SEC 24.12.16 p210
20
1250
VD4/SEC 24.12.20 p210
25
1250
VD4/SEC 24.12.25 p210
P = Horizontal centre distance between poles.

u/l = Distance between top and bottom terminal.
= Diameter of the isolating contacts.

UniSec
discharged
closing pushbutton
opening pushbutton
operation counter
are available.
lever for manual loading of the closing spring built into the
operating mechanism
isolating contacts
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Optional accessories
The accessories identified with the same number are alternative to each other.
1 Shunt opening release (-MO1)
2 Additional shunt opening release (-MO2)
This allows remote opening control of the apparatus. The

release can operate both in direct and alternating current.
This release is suitable for both instantaneous and permanent
service. In the case of instantaneous service, the minimum
current impulse time must be 100 ms.
Checking functionality and continuity is only possible
using the STU device (accessory 21).
Like the shunt opening release described above, this allows

remote opening control of the apparatus and can be supplied
by a circuit completely separate from the release (-MO1).
It keeps all the electrical and operating characteristics of the
shunt opening release.
Characteristics
Un
24 - 30 - 48 - 60 - 110 - 125 - 220 - 250 V
Un
48 - 60 - 110 - 120...127 - 220...240 - V~ 50 Hz
Un
110 - 120 - 127 - 220 - 240 - V~ 60 Hz
Operating limits
70 110 % Un
Power on inrush (Ps)
DC 200 W; AC = 200 VA
Inrush duration
approx. 100 ms
Continuous power (Pc)
DC = 5 W; AC = 5 VA
Opening time
40...60 ms
Closing time
(1)
(2)
Insulation voltage
(1)
(2)
Valid for -MO1 e -MO2.

Valid for -MC.
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40...80 ms
2000 V 50 Hz (for 1 min)
3 Opening solenoid (-MO3)
4 Shunt closing release (-MC)
The opening solenoid (-MO3) is a special release with

demagnetisation to be combined with an overcurrent protection
relay of the self-supplied type.
It is located in the operating mechanism (in the left side piece) and
is not alternative to the additional shunt opening release (-MO2).
It is not available for 40 and 50 kA circuit-breakers.
Should the application of this accessory be required, specify
the request at the time of order since subsequent application
by the customer is not possible.
This allows remote closing control of the apparatus.

The release can operate both in direct and alternating current.
This release is suitable both for instantaneous and permanent
service.
In the case of instantaneous service, the minimum current
impulse time must be 100 ms.
Use of the permanently supplied release is recommended to carry
out the electrical anti-pumping function.
It keeps all the electrical and operating characteristics of the
shunt opening release.
Note: for combination with the protection relays, please ask for the
document: Data sheet 1VCD600854.
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5 Undervoltage release (-MU)
The undervoltage release is available in the following versions:

5A Undervoltage release with power supply branched on the
supply side.
5B Undervoltage release with electronic time delay - KT (0.5
- 1 - 1.5 - 2 - 3s) (power supply branched on the supply
side). This device is set at 0.5s (for adjustment, please
see the Electric Circuit Diagram chapter).
Characteristics
Un
24 - 30 - 48 - 60 - 110 - 125 - 220 - 250 V
Un
48 - 60 - 110 - 120 - 127 - 220...240 V~ 50 Hz
Un
110 - 120...127 - 220...240 V~ 60 Hz
Operating limits
The undervoltage release opens the circuit-breaker when

there is notable lowering or lack of its power supply. It can
be used for remote trip (by means of normally closed type
pushbuttons), lock on closing or to control the voltage in the
auxiliary circuits.
The circuit-breaker can only close with the release supplied
(the closing lock is made mechanically).
The release can operate both in direct and alternating current.
Note
As an alternative to the undervoltage release, an additional
shunt opening release (-MO4) with the same electrical and
operating specifications as shunt opening release (-MO1) can
be installed on request.
Warning! Installation of the additional shunt opening release
(-MO4) requires a special mounting plate for releases.
Moreover, application (-MO4) must be requested at the time
of order and not afterwards.
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circuit-breaker opening: 35-70% Un

circuit-breaker closing: 85-110% Un
DC 200 W; AC = 200 VA
Inrush duration
approx. 100 ms
DC = 5 W; AC = 5 VA
Opening time
60...80 ms
Insulation voltage
2000 V 50 Hz (for 1 min)
5a Electronic time delay device (-KT)
6 Undervoltage release mechanical override
The electronic time delay device must be mounted externally

in relation to the circuit-breaker. It allows release trip delay
with established and adjustable times.
The use of the undervoltage release is recommended in order
to prevent trips when the power supply network of the release
may be subject to cuts or voltage drops of short duration.
If it is not supplied, circuit-breaker closing is disabled.
The time delay device must be combined with an
undervoltage release for d.c.
Rated voltage of the undervoltage release must be within the
selected range of working of the time-delay device.
This is a mechanical device which allows the undervoltage

release trip to be temporarily excluded.
It is always fitted with electrical signalling.
Should the application of this accessory be required,
specify the request at the time of order since subsequent
application by the customer is not possible.
Characteristics of the time-delay device
Un
24...30 - 48 - 60 - 110...127 - 220...250 V
Un
48 - 60 - 110...127 - 220...240 - V~ 50/60 Hz
Adjustable opening time (release + time delay device): 0.5-1-1.5-2-3 sec
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7 Circuit-breaker auxiliary contacts (-BB1; -BB2; -BB3)
General characteristics
Insulation voltage according
to VDE 0110 standard. Group C
660 V a.c.
800 V d.c.
Rated voltage
24 V ... 660 V a.c.
Test voltage
2 kV 50 Hz (for 1 min)
Rated overcurrent
10 A
Number of contacts
Contact run
6 mm ... 7 mm
Activation force
26 N
Resistance
3 m
Storage temperature
20 C ... +120 C
20 C ... +70 C
Contact overtemperature
20 K
Number of cycles
30.000
Unlimited breaking capacity if used with 10 A fuse in series
Electrical signalling of circuit-breaker open/closed can be

provided with a set of 15 auxiliary contacts as an alternative
to the 10 provided as standard.
Note
With the group of ten auxiliary contacts supplied as standard
and the maximum number of electrical applications, three
break contacts (signalling circuit-breaker open) and five make
contacts (signalling circuit-breaker closed) are available.
With the group of 15 auxiliary contacts, according to the
electrical applications required, the following are available:
for fixed circuit-breakers: thirteen auxiliary contacts,
differently divided between break contacts and make
contacts according to the figure selected of the electrical
diagram;
for withdrawable circuit-breakers, since the plug of the
auxiliary circuits has a limited number of poles: five break
contacts (signalling circuit-breaker open) and five make
contacts (signalling circuit-breaker closed).
Electrical characteristics
Un
Rated current
Breaking capacity
220 V a.c.
Cosj = 0.7
2.5 A
25 A
380 V a.c.
Cosj = 0.7
1.5 A
15 A
500 V a.c.
Cosj = 0.7
1.5 A
15 A
660 V a.c.
Cosj = 0.7
1.2 A
12 A
1 ms
10 A
12 A
15 ms
10 A
12 A
50 ms
8A
10 A
200 ms
6A
7.7 A
1 ms
8A
10 A
24 V d.c.
60 V d.c.
110 V d.c.
220 V d.c.
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15 ms
6A
8A
50 ms
5A
6A
200 ms
4A
5.4 A
1 ms
6A
8A
15 ms
4A
5A
50 ms
2A
4.6 A
200 ms
1A
2.2 A
1 ms
1.5 A
2A
15 ms
1A
1.4 A
50 ms
0.75 A
1.2 A
200 ms
0.5 A
1A
8 Transient contact (-BB4)
9 Position contact (-BT3)
This contact closes momentarily (duration > 30 ms) on circuitbreaker opening controlled remotely with a shunt opening
release.
The indication is not provided when opening is manual and
local. In fact, a contact (BB11) is activated by the manual
pushbutton and cuts off the transient contact closure (BB4).
The transient contact is activated directly from the main
operating shaft when the indication is provided only on actual
opening of the main circuit-breaker contacts.
This contact is used, together with the locking magnet in the

operating mechanism (-RL1) to prevent remote closing during
traverse into the unit.
It is only supplied for the withdrawable version circuit-breakers
for UniGear ZS1 switchgear and PowerCube modules.
It cannot be supplied when the transmitted contacts are
requested in the truck (-BT1; -BT2).
10 Transmitted contacts in the truck (-BT1; -BT2)
Transmitted contacts of the withdrawable circuit-breaker

(installed in the circuit-breaker truck - only for VD4/P
withdrawable circuit-breaker).
These contacts are either in addition or as an alternative to
the position contacts (for signalling circuit-breaker racked
out) located in the unit. They also carry out the function of the
position contact (-BT3).
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11 Motor operator (-MS)
12 C ontact for signalling closing spring charged/

discharged (-BS2)
This carries out automatic charging of the circuit-breaker

operating mechanism closing spring. After circuit-breaker
closing, the geared motor immediately recharges the closing
springs.
In the case of a power cut or during maintenance work,
the closing spring can be charged manually in any case
(by means of the special crank handle incorporated in the
operating mechanism).
This consists of a microswitch which allows remote signalling

of the state of the circuit-breaker operating mechanism
closing pring.
The following signals are possible:
contact open: signalling spring charged
contact closed: signalling spring discharged.
The two signals must be used for circuits which have the
same power supply voltage.
Characteristics
Un
24...30 - 48...60 - 110...130 - 220...250 V
Un
100...130 - 220...250 V~ 50/60 Hz
Operating limits
85 110% Un
40 kA
50 kA (*)
DC = 600 W;
AC = 600 VA
DC = 200 W;
AC = 200 VA
DC = 900 W;
AC = 900 VA
DC = 350 W;
AC = 350 VA
Charging time
0,2 s
0,2 s
Charging time
6-7 s
6-7 s
Insulating voltage
2000 V 50 Hz
(for 1 min)
2000 V 50 Hz
(for 1 min)

Rated power (Pn)
(*) Not available for versions with motorized truck.
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Protections and locks

Various mechanical and electromechanical locking and protection devices are available.
13 Opening and closing pushbutton protection
14 Opening and closing pushbutton padlock
The protection only allows the opening and closing

pushbuttons to be operated using a special tool.
The device allows the opening and closing pushbuttons to be

locked using a maximum of three padlocks (not supplied):
4 mm. Also prevents closing using remote control.
This lock is available in two versions:
14A Possibility of padlocking both the pushbuttons without
distinction
14B Separate padlocking of the opening and/or closing
pushbutton.
N.B. Lock 14A prevents closure by remote control; lock 14B does not prevent
closure by remote control.
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15 Key lock in open position
16 Locking magnet on the operating mechanism (-RL1)
The lock is activated by a special circular lock.

Different keys (for a single circuit-breaker) are available, or the
same keys (for several circuit-breakers).
To activate the lock, keep the opening pushbutton pressed
down, turn the key and remove it.
With the key removed, the opening pushbutton automatically
remains in the pressed position preventing local manual
closing and remote electrical closing.
Only allows activation of the command with the electromagnet

supplied.
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Characteristics
Un
24 - 30 - 48 - 60 - 110 132 - 220 - 250 V
Un
48 - 60 - 110 - 120 ... 127 220 ... 240 V~ 50/60 Hz
Operating limits
85 110% Un
DC 250 W; AC = 250 VA
DC = 5 W; AC = 5 VA
Inrush duration
150 ms
Insulating voltage
2000 V 50 Hz (for 1 min)
17 Locking magnet on the truck (-RL2)
18 Interlock for fixed circuit-breaker
Compulsory accessory for the withdrawable versions for

UniGear ZS1 switchgear and PowerCube modules, to prevent
circuit-breaker racking into the switchgear with the auxiliary
circuit plug disconnected.
The plug also makes the anti-insertion lock for a different rated
current. Special striker pins do not allow insertion of the plug
in the socket if the rated current of the circuit-breaker is lower
than the rated current of the panel.
Note: on request, a specific version for the circuitbreakers for ZS8.4 switchgear is available.
Device for fixed circuit-breakers which are converted into

withdrawable ones by the customer. It allows a mechanical
lock to be made, by the customer, which prevents rackingout/in with the circuit-breaker closed and prevents circuitbreaker closing during translation.
Note: The device must be requested when ordering since
it must be assembled and tested in the factory.
Characteristics
Un
24 - 30 - 48 - 60 - 110 - 125 127 - 132 - 220 - 240 V
Un
24 - 30 - 48 - 60 - 110 - 125 - 127 220 - 230 ... 240 V~ 50/60 Hz
Operating limits
85 110% Un
Nominal power (Pn)
DC 250 W; AC = 250 VA
DC = 5 W; AC = 5 VA
Inrush duration
150 ms
Insulating voltage
2000 V 50 Hz (for 1 min)
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19 M echanical interlock with the door
20 M otorised truck (-MT)
This device prevents circuit-breaker racking-in when the

switchgear door is open. It is only provided for circuitbreakers used in switchgear UniGear ZS1 and PowerCube
modules, fitted with a special actuator on the door.
It allows racking-in and racking-out of the circuit-breaker in

the switchgear to be carried out remotely, (only for circuitbreaker in withdrawable version for UniGear ZS1 and ZS8.4
switchgear and PowerCube modules).
Characteristics
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Un
24 - 30 - 48 - 60 - 110 - 220 V
Operating limits
85 110% Un
Nominal power(Pn)
40 W
21 STU Shunt Test Unit
Due to the particular construction of these releases, checking

the functionality of the shunt closing (-MC) and opening
(-MO1, -MO2) releases is not possible with dedicated
relays (e.g. TCS Test Control Supervision, CCC Control Coil
Continuity) or with the REF control and protection unit. The
only device able to carry out a check of the functionality is the
STU device. Please contact us if you want to carry out this
control with devices other than STU.
This device can be combined with the shunt opening release
(-MO1; -MO2) or with the shunt closing release (-MC) to
check functionality and continuity.
The control/monitoring Shunt Test Unit allows the continuity

of releases with a rated operating voltage between 24 V and
250 V (AC and DC) to be checked, as well as the functionality
of the electronic circuit of the release.
Checking continuity is carried out cyclically with an interval of
20 seconds between one test and the next.
The unit has optical signals by means of LEDs on the front. In
particular the following information is indicated:
POWER ON: power supply present
(-MO) TESTING: test being carried out
TEST FAILED: signal following a failed test or in the absence
of auxiliary power supply
ALARM: signal after three failed tests.
Two relays and a changeover are also available on board the
unit, which allow remote signalling of the following two events:
failure of a test (resetting is carried out automatically when
the alarm stops)
failure of three tests (resetting is only carried out by means
of the manual - RESET from the front of the unit).
There is also a manual - RESET button on the front of the
unit.
Characteristics
Un
24 ... 250 V AC/DC
Maximum interrupted current
6A
Maximum interrupted voltage
250 V AC
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Resistance to vibrations
Galvanisation is carried out in accordance with UNI ISO 2081

Standards, classification code Fe/Zn 12, with a thickness of
12x10-6 m, protected by a conversion layer mainly consisting
of chromates in compliance with the UNI ISO 4520 Standard.
These construction characteristics mean that the whole VD4
series of circuit-breakers and its accessories comply with
climate graph 8 of the IEC 60721-2-1 and IEC 60068-2-2
(Test B: Dry Heat / IEC 60068-2-30 (Test Db: Damp Heat,
cyclic) Standards.
Altitude
The VD4 circuit-breakers are designed to satisfy high levels of
resistance to stresses caused by mechanical vibrations.
Many versions are able to satisfy both the approval criteria of the
major International Shipping Registers (DNV, Lloyds Register,
RINA) and the qualification criteria of the International Seismic
Standards (IEEE 344, IEEE 323 and IEC 60980).
For the versions approved by the shipping registers, please
contact us.
Tropicalization
VD4 circuit-breakers are manufactured in compliance with

the strictest regulations regarding use in hot-humid-saline
climates.
All the most important metal components are treated against
corrosive factors according to UNI EN 12500 Standards
environmental class C.
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The insulating property of air decreases as the altitude

increases, therefore this must always be taken into account
for external insulation of the apparatus (the internal insulation
of the interrupters does not undergo any variations as it is
guaranteed by the vacuum).
The phenomenon must always be taken into consideration
during the design stage of the insulating components of
apparatus to be installed over 1000 m above sea level.
In this case a correction coefficient must be considered,
which can be taken from the graph on the next page, built up
on the basis of the indications in the IEC 62271-1 Standards.
The following example is a clear interpretation of the
indications given above.
Graph for determining the Ka correction factor according to the altitude

Example
Installation altitude 2000 m
Operation at the rated voltage of 12 kV
Withstand voltage at power frequency 28 kV rms
Impulse withstand voltage 75 kVp
Ka factor obtained from graph = 1.13.
kA
1,50
m=1
Ka = e m (H 1000)/8150
1,40
Considering the above parameters, the apparatus will have to

withstand (under test and at zero altitude, i.e. at sea level):
withstand voltage at power frequency equal to:
28 x 1.13 = 31.6 kVrms
impulse withstand voltage equal to:
75 x 1.13 = 84.7 kVp.
1,30
From the above, it can be deduced that for installations at an altitude

of 2000 m above sea level, with 12 kV service voltage, apparatus
must be provided with 17.5 kV rated voltage, characterised by
insulation levels at power frequency of 38 kVrms with 95 kVp impulse
withstand voltage.
1,10
1,20
1,00
1000
1500
2000
2500
3000
3500
4000 H
H = altitude in metres;
m = value referred to power frequency and the lightning impulse withstand
voltages and those between phases.
Anti-pumping device
The EL operating mechanism of VD4 circuit-breakers
(in all versions) is fitted with a mechanical anti-pumping
device which prevents re-closing due to either electrical or
mechanical commands.
Should both the closing command and any one of the
opening commands (local or remote) be active at the same
time, there would be a continuous succession of opening and
closing commands.
The anti-pumping device avoids this situation, ensuring
that each closing operation is only followed by an opening
operation and that there is no other closing operation
after this. To obtain a further closing operation, the closing
command must be released and then re-launched.
Furthermore, the anti-pumping device only allows circuitbreaker closure if the following conditions are present at the
same time:
operating mechanism spring fully charged
opening pushbutton and/or shunt opening release
(-MO1/-MO2) not activated
circuit-breaker open.
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REF 601 protection Device
On request, the REF 601 switchgear protection device is

available for protection of the installations, which requires an
auxiliary power supply for its operation unlike the previous
PR512 which was a self-supplied release.
The REF 601 has protections and trip curves in accordance
with the IEC 255-3 Standard. It sees to the protection function
against overload (51), against instantaneous and delayed
short-circuit (50-51) and against instantaneous and delayed
homopolar ground fault (50N and 51N). It also detects the
second harmonic component to prevent unwarranted tripping
on connection of a transformer (68).
The unit has 3 inputs from current sensors of the type with
Rogowsky coil, one input from external toroidal CT and from
the keyboard 4 rated currents can be set: 40, 80, 250 and
1250 A.
If the unit is connected to 3 current sensors, the 50N and 51N
protection functions are carried out with the vectorial sum of
the phase currents; if only 2 current sensors are used, then
the external toroidal current transformer must be provided for
functions 50N and 51N.
The external toroidal current transformer can be with
openable core or closed and with any transformation ratio as
long with a 1 A secondary current.
The ABB current sensors of the type with Rogowsky coil
provided for REF 601, are only suitable for installation on MV
insulated cables.
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The characteristics of the device are:

- trip precision
- wide adjustment ranges
- single and simultaneous adjustment of the three phases
- no limitation (due to the current sensors) to the rated
breaking capacity and at the short-time withstand current of
the circuit-breaker
- pushbuttons for local electrical operation of the circuitbreaker (opening and closing pushbutton
- 5 distinct indicators: relay in operation, relay in trip
threshold, relay tripped, relay tripped due to exceeding
phase current, relay tripped due to exceeding ground fault
current
- interface consisting of an LCD display and of arrow
keys, enter and esc for easier navigation inside the
measurement, data recording, event recording,
settings, configuration and test menus
- three user levels: operator (only display, with free
access, by keeping this key pressed for at least 5 sec.),
configurator (like the previous one, but also with
permission to set the protection parameters, i.e. times and
thresholds, and communication, if present - access limited
by a password), administrator (like the previous ones, but
also with permission to set the password and configure the
basic settings of the device, such as the rated current access limited by a password)
- continual display of the current on the most highly loaded
phase and of the round current
- recording of the value of the currents which caused the
device to trip
- storage of the number of openings carried out by the device
- event log (storage of the parameters described above in the
last 5 trips of the device) in a non-volatile memory
- curves = 1 or = 5 and curve RI specific for the
Belgian market (only REF 601 IEC)
- circuit-breaker opening by means of an undervoltage
release (only REF 601 CEI)
- version, on request, with RS485 4-wire serial
communication
- MODBUS RTU full duplex protocol
- multi-voltage feeder 24 240 V a.c.- d.c
Environmental protection programme
Spare parts
VD4 circuit-breakers are manufactured in accordance with

the ISO 14000 Standards (Guidelines for environmental
management).
The production processes are carried out in compliance
with the Standards for environmental protection in terms of
reduction in energy consumption as well as in raw materials
and production of waste materials. All this is thanks to
the medium voltage apparatus manufacturing facility
environmental management system.
Assessment of the environmental impact of the life cycle of
the product, obtained by minimising energy consumption
and overall raw materials of the product, became a concrete
matter during the design stage by means of targeted selection
of the materials, processes and packing.
This is to allow maximum recycling at the end of the useful life
cycle of the apparatus.
Shunt opening release

Additional shunt opening release
Undervoltage release
Time delay device for undervoltage release
Shunt closing release
Spring charging geared motor with electrical signalling of
spring charged
Contact signalling geared motor protection circuit-breaker
open/closed
Contact signalling closing spring charged/discharged
Transient contact with momentary closing during circuitbreaker opening
Circuit-breaker auxiliary contacts
Locking electromagnet on the operating mechanism
Position contact of the withdrawable truck
Contacts signalling connected/isolated
Opening solenoid
Key lock in open position
Isolation interlock with the door
Protection for opening pushbutton
Protection for closing pushbutton
Locking electromagnet on the withdrawable truck
Set of six isolating contacts.
Ordering
For availability and to order spare parts, please contact our
Service department, specifying the circuit-breaker serial
number.
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Fixed circuit-breakers
450
VD4
20
kA
20
kA
31.5
12
25
4XM12 PROF.25
12
kA
20
475
20
20
2XM10 PROF.20
14
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77.5
170
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310
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435
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160
(*) Fixing interchangeability with previous series (345 x 400).
450
VD4
M12 PROF.25
31.5
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475
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22
28
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25
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SCALE 1:2
56
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77.5
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630
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1600
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11
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630
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600
VD4
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20
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28
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28
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73
570
VD4
1250
16
kA
20
kA
25
kA
2XM10 PROF.20
M12 PROF.25
115
22
22
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296
28
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28
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409
424
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114
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700
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16
kA
20
kA
25
kA
115
45
77.5
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700
VD4
kA
361
28
49
25
28
345 *
45
250
44 *
114
409
650
424
275
20
275
20
2XM10 DEEP 20
20
12
12
213
20
kA
31,5
56
25
661
kA
Isc
475
kA
20
24
16
310
77.5
2500
647
2000
Ir
95
282.5
kV
1600
31
24
16
Ur
170
7411
95
435
TN
2500A
1600-200A
373
22
4XM12 DEEP 25
DETAIL A
SCALE 1:2
570
VD4
1VCD000172
Ur
24
Ir
1250
Isc
31.5
kA
95
308
85
4XM12 DEEP25
kV
2XM10 DEEP 20
40
12
310
32
72
TN
475
77.5
282.5
16
24
17 0
72
DETAIL A
SCALE 1 : 2
296
28
49
M12
28
210
250
344.5 *
520
25
45
114
39*
409
210
424
160
22
435
56
31
12
647
22
75
784
VD4
2000
31.5
kA
R16
612
482.5
305
15.5
571
57.9
Isc
245
28
49
28
786
275
275
87.5
1600
Ir
104.5
kV
1250
328
36
876
1VYN300901-LT
Ur
31.17
TN
331
447
478.5
470
76
22
Withdrawable circuit-breakers for UniGear ZS1 switchgear and PowerCube modules

492
VD4/P
303
kA
98
35
628
71
38
18
19.5
14
24
340
503
531
76
kA
31.5
35
kA
25
260
20
15
154
kA
205
16
618
31
1250
62.5
28
10
28
79
kV
630
121
91
17.5
36
19
Isc
kV
1250A
124
56
16
Ir
12
630A
36
42.5
213
Ur
7412
624.5
TN
234
49
25
501
490
456
383
416
53
438
150
662
48
38
121
124
609
55
150
320
370
Withdrawable circuit-breakers for PowerCube modules

636
35
310
688
691
71
38
280
165
25
320
18
14
650
19.5
653
21.5
76
kA
31.5
303
359.5
640
370
626
383
550
416
53
642
210
210
55
kA
36
111
kA
25
16
16
28
213
A
31
1250
111
62.5
56
36
119
630
119
28
38
kV
688
kV
17.5
691
Isc
12
Ir
230
49
589
Ur
7420
48
TN
44
VD4/W
77
636
40
kA
28
37
688
36
17
62.5
303
79
1600
28
310
1250
30
kV
49
111
71
25
18
19.5
21.5
14
320
650
359.5
640
370
626
383
552
210
38
76
280
4
214
4
653
165
56
Isc
kV
17.5
230
16
Ir
12
688
Ur
1VCD003284
691
TN
125
44
VD4/P
416
210
53
587
55
640
38
53
640

842
40
kA
303
37
165
76
640
275
55
38
320
359.5
416
750
587
25
383
806
53
38
370
836
275
19.5
14
850
21.5
853
213
280
56
71
78
1600
688
17
79
kV
1250
111
310
17.5
36
119
230
16
Isc
kV
30
Ir
12
688
Ur
144
49 28
28
1VCD003286
691
TN
122
VD4/P
53
kV
36
Ur
Ir
8
688
19.5
21.5
25
320
359.5
650
17.5
kV
640
2000
626
40
14
653
kV
370
383
416
550
kA
38
53
640
210
210
111
38
53
119
587
55
Isc
7415
79
310
71
165
kA
213
kA
31.5
303
36
76
kA
25
280
A
31
2000
12
17
28
VD4/P
TN
119
kV
1600
20
Isc
28
16
17.5
111
62.5
49
688
Ir
12
230
56
Ur
7415
691
TN
122
636
44
VD4/P

842
71
836
806
40
kA
19.5
320
359.5
370
34
53
640
750
275
383
416
275
55
Isc
25
111
119
2000
21.5
76
kV
Ir
14
850
38
17.5
853
kV
587
12
7416
53
Ur
165
VD4/P
TN
38
280
kA
16
kA
31.5
213
25
310
A
kA
303
36
31
2000
28
36
688
1600
119
110
62.5
230
28
79
kV
20
Isc
kV
17.5
56
Ir
12
49
691
Ur
144
7416
688
TN
122
VD4/P
79
842
40
kA
109
8
688
kA
303
36
280
213
14
853
71
19.5
kA
31.5
21.5
25
165
kA
62.5
38
76
20
17
111
310
kV
2500
31
17.5
56
Isc
kV
28
28
16
Ir
12
119
230
49
36
691
Ur
144
7417
688
TN
152
VD4/P
25
320
359.5
850
370
836
383
806
416
750
53
640
275
38
53
111
119
55
587
275
2000
50
kA
36
433
20
688
19.5
26
14
14
21.5
653
605
12
76
165
19
213
280
56
478
1600
16
122
111
28
79
kV
1250
116
310
17.5
135
691
Isc
kV
119
28
16
Ir
12
25
220
165
30
Ur
636
44
1VCD003444
688
TN
10
VD4/P
25
320
650
359.5
640
34
626
80
12
23
303
360
590
29
590
210
49.5
383
416
550
210
370
53

842
50
kA
28
116
433
36
20
688
2000
16
26
165
853
14
25
19.5
12
805
14
21.5
76
19
213
280
56
478
111
122
1600
135
119
25
79
kV
28
310
17.5
217.5
165
691
Isc
kV
144
16
Ir
12
30
Ur
1VCD003445
688
TN
10
VD4/P
320
370
850
359.5
836
34
806
416
750
53
590
275
275
12
22
303
360
590
29
49.5
383

VD4/P
10
152
433
688
691
109
310
36
20
478
16
14
19.5
76
26
25
21.5
4
853
165
280
19
12
805
14
320
370
359.5
850
34
836
49.5
383
417
812
590
750
275
275
303
12
22
kA
213
50
16
29
Isc
111
28
360
119
25
kV
2500
28
30
17.5
Ir
217.5
164
115
136
688
kV
143
56
12
Ur
842
1VCD003446
590
TN
81
842
50
kA
20
433
26
19,5
165
4
25
21,5
805
853
850
836
806
14
12
76
19
213
280
56
478
742
36
732
Isc
152
A (*)
109
3150
28
310
Ir
165
116 28
135
16
130
742
kV
119
111
240
678
17.5
Ur
25
30
16
kV
730
12
129
10
361
1VCD003596
30
TN
118
VD4/W
370
34
750
275
29
320
359,5
49,5
383
416,5
53
590
275
22
12
303
360
590
189
Withdrawable circuit-breakers for UniGear ZS1 switchgear
kV
17.5
kV
Ir
3150
A (*)
Isc
50
kA
111
240
28
16
130
116 28
135
118
12
36
109
433
733
742
20
19.5
26
76
165
19
213
280
56
478
678
16
30
730
310
Ur
25
361
165
1VCD003447
152
TN
10
842
VD4/P
850
836
806
25
21.5
4
12
805
853
14
320
370
359.5
34
29
750
590
275
82
22
12
303
360
589
189
49.5
383
416
275
53
2
166
732
356
853
14
850
836
806
750
275
19.5
76
kA
21.5
40
109
kA
165
kA
31.5
149
kA
25
310
20
86
52
280
A (*)
3150
19
kV
17
30
17.5
93
28
36
214
Isc
kV
56
Ir
12
730
Ur
1VCD000153
17kV
12kV
16
TN
111
373.5
49
10
842
VD4/P
53
303
320
25
360
370
382
34
275
416
640
16
12
189
22
39
96
587
55

44
7413
Ur
24
kV
49
28
630
36
28
1250
16
kA
20
kA
25
kA
1250A
770
16
31
325
72
213
38
197
775
770
56
71
210
13.5
653
25
320
650
641
370
610
458
383
303
210
53
79
79
98
800
35
55
119
19
35
36
747
Isc
23
48
310
TN
Ir
119
19
232
20
630A
636
VD4/P
83
842
16
kA
20
kA
25
kA
56
Isc
28
28
48
790
1250
49
36
7
3
71
38
25
72
213
197
1250A
23
19
310
kV
630
119
232
325
24
770
31
16
Ur
775
7414
Ir
630A
144
TN
20
VD4/P
853
14
320
370
383
850
458
836
303
805
98
35
55
35
747
36
53
119
19
79
275
79
275
53
800

1600-2000A
842
141
7418
Ur
24
kV
49
30
1600
36
28
2000
2500
16
kA
20
kA
834
16
197
31
810
853
14
25
72
kA
345
kA
31.5
233
25
56
Isc
(1)
817
Ir
310
TN
2500A
119
233
20
VD4/P
320
370
383
303
850
836
46
53
458
805
785
132
275
52
119
55
79
732
275
(1) The rated uninterrupted current of 2300 A is guaranteed with natural ventilation. The rated uninterrupted current of 2500 A is guaranteed with forced ventilation.
84

636
kA
49 28
36
20
31.5
28
48
770
Isc
310
kV
1250
23
19
35
24
Ir
232
71
653
72
197
213
326
16
56 31
Ur
119
44
775
1VCD000173
770
TN
79
VD4/P
13.5
25
320
303
53
370
650
383
641
458
610
800
210
19
119
55
747
210

842
834
109
310
345
14
853
25
320
46
370
850
383
303
836
805
458
53
787
275
55
275
119
kA
31
31.5
Isc
28
28
56
36
16
3150
Ir
49
233
734
kV
2700
52
24
817
Ur
233
141
810
1VCD000177
TN
166
VD4/P
85
842
kA
40
kA
166
742
kA
31.5
356
853
14
850
836
275
640
55
29
16
8
12
22
94
38
382
416
275
587
86
320
360
34
302
303
25
370
806
750
189
19.5
76
165
25
52
109
kA
149
20
310
A (*)
280
3150
86
36
19
kV
30
17.5
17
111
92
17kV
12kV
28
214
Isc
kV
125
230
56
Ir
12
730
Ur
144
49
1VCD000152
16
TN
10
VD4/W
53
Withdrawable circuit-breakers for ZS8.4 switchgear

531
12
kV
Ir
630
20
kA
25
kA
260
510
Isc
52
563
Ur
303
205
1VCD000092
35
TN
91
VD4/Z8
503
53
548
150
495
55
150

531
486
455
503
563
153
kA
91
25
205
kA
Isc
260
20
kV
630
510
12
Ir
52
195
380
486
150
150
53
640
55
1VCD000093
Ur
584
TN
303
35
VD4/ZT8
87
531
486
455
20
kA
25
kA
86
153
260
510
Isc
69
503
195
380
486
150
53
640
67
584
55
150
563
kV
630
12
Ir
52
524
Ur
303
205
1VCD000091
35
TN
91
VD4/ZS8

531
486
455
kA
25
kA
86
153
260
514
Isc
69
195
503
380
637
486
67
88
150
55
583
150
53
563
20
524
kV
1250
52
98
12
Ir
35
1VCD000133
Ur
205
TN
303
VD4/ZS8

531
VD4/Z8
52
1250
20
kA
25
kA
563
630
84
kV
260
Isc
kV
17.5
205
Ir
12
35
Ur
303
1VCD000137
507
TN
503
150
53
495
55
150

530
486
455
kA
25
kA
563
20
503
195
383
486
150
153
1250
52
98
A
205
630
260
kV
Isc
kV
17.5
514
Ir
12
303
53
637
150
55
Ur
1VCD000134
583
TN
35
VD4/ZT8
89
681
636
24
kV
Ir
630
16
kA
20
kA
25
kA
611
86
325
524
563
Isc
52
680
Ur
303
310
1VCD000088
35
TN
91
VD4/ZS8
69
653
636
195
380
210
67
583
55
210
53
640

681
24
kV
Ir
630
16
kA
20
kA
25
kA
325
563
Isc
52
680
Ur
303
35
1VCD000089
310
TN
91
VD4/Z8
90
53
210
640
55
583
210
653

681
16
kA
20
kA
25
kA
325
Isc
563
kV
1250
84
24
Ir
35
1VCD000138
Ur
52
677
TN
303
310
VD4/Z8
210
53
653
640
587
55
210

681
636
VD4/ZT8
kA
25
kA
680
20
Isc
563
kA
310
16
611
325
653
636
210
kV
630
35
24
Ir
52
195
380
210
53
640
55
1VCD000090
Ur
585
TN
303
91
681
636
VD4/ZT8
24
kV
Ir
1250
16
kA
20
kA
25
kA
611
325
563
677
Isc
52
84
Ur
303
35
1VCD000136
310
TN
210
653
636
195
380
210
53
587
55
640

681
636
VD4/ZS8
16
kA
20
kA
25
kA
86
325
524
Isc
611
69
653
636
195
380
640
67
92
210
55
587
210
53
563
kV
1250
52
84
24
Ir
35
Ur
303
310
1VCD000135
677
TN
Withdrawable circuit-breakers for UniSwitch and UniMix switchgear
1250
16
kA
20
kA
25
kA
48
38
325
Isc
35
kV
630
435,5
24
121
310
1VCD000047
Ur
1250A
570
35
TN
Ir
630A
626
VD4/US
25
13,5
653
650
320
370
23
210
303
210
36.3
383
53
742
55
DETAIL A
SCALE 1 : 2
Withdrawable circuit-breakers for UniSec switchgear
42
35
38
653
650
2101
14
2101
25
320
370
383
303
415
648 1.5
742
23
36.3
kA
25
739
kA
4351
20
Isc
18
kA
1250A
41
79
16
35
1250
Ir
A
3101
kV
630
3251
24
1211
53
DETAIL A
SCALE 1 : 2
55
1VCD000190
Ur
149
45
TN
630A
6261
604
VD4/SEC
93
Withdrawable circuit-breakers for UniGear ZS2 switchgear and PowerCube modules (36 kV)
842
VD4
kV
1250
1600
2000
31.5
kA
Ir
776
853
125
198
480
953
Isc
"A"
973
36
956
1VYN300901-KG
Ur
380
TN
880
460
4
53
736
275
736
275
94
Breaker type
A mm
VD4 36.12.32
35
VD4 36.16.32 - VD4 36.20.32
79
State of operation represented

The diagrams shows the following conditions:
Circuit-breaker open and connected (only withdrawable circuit-breaker)
Circuits de-energized
Closing springs discharged
Graphical symbols for electric diagrams

Thermal effect
Mass, frame
Capacitor (general
symbol)
Passing make contact

closing momentarily
during release
Electromagnetic effect
Conductors in shielded
cable (two conductors
shown)
Motor
(general symbol)
Closing position contact

(limit switch)
Timing
Connection of
conductors
Rectifier with two

half-waves (bridge)
Opening position
contact (limit switch)
Pushbutton control
Terminal or clamp
Make contact
Power circuit-breaker
with automatic opening
Key control
Socket and plug

(female and male)
Break contact
Control coil
(general symbol)
Earth
(general symbol)
Resistor
(general symbol)
Change-over break
before make contact
Lamp
(general symbol)
95
Electric circuit diagram of fixed circuit-breakers 1VCD 400046

The electric circuit diagram given in this section regards the fixed circuit-breakers with breaking capacity up to 40 kA.
96
97
98
Caption

= Reference number of diagram figure.
= See the note indicated by the letter.
*
-BB1,..2-3 = Circuit-breaker auxiliary contacts.
-BB4
= Circuit-breaker auxiliary passing contact with
momentary closing during opening.
-BB6
= Contact for the undervoltage release de-
energized electrical signal
-BB11
= Contact to interrupt the BB4 signal during the
manual opening operation
-BM
= STU Test unit for supervision of shunt opening
release and shunt closing release winding
continuity (see note D).
= Spring-charging motor limit contacts.
-BS1
= Limit contacts for signalling closing springs
-BS2
charged/discharged.
-MO1
= First shunt opening release (see note D).
-MO2
= Second shunt opening release (see note D).
-MO3
= Opening solenoid for release outside the circuitbreaker.
-MO4
= Third shunt opening release (see note D).
-MC
= Shunt closing release (see note D).
-MS
= Motor for closing spring charging (see note C).
-MU
= Undervoltage release (see note B).
-QB
= Circuit-breaker accessories.
-RL1
= Locking magnet. If de-energized, it mechanically
prevents circuit-breaker closing (it is possible to
limit its consumption by connecting a delayed
pushbutton in series to enable the operation).
= Pushbutton or contact for circuit-breaker closing.
-SC
-SO
= Pushbutton or contact for circuit-breaker
opening.
-XB
= Terminal box for the circuit-breaker circuits.
-XB2...16 = Accessory connectors.
Description of figures
= Motor circuit for closing spring charging (see note
Fig. 1
C).
Fig. 2
= Shunt closing release (anti-pumping is carried out
mechanically) (see note D).
= Locking magnet. When de-energised, it
Fig. 3
mechanically prevents circuit-breaker closing. It
is possible to limit consumption by connecting
a delay pushbutton in series to enable the
operation.
= Instantaneous undervoltage release (see note B).
Fig. 5
= Circuit of third opening release with continuous
Fig. 6
control of the winding (see note D).
Fig. 7
= Circuit of the first shunt opening release with
possibility of continuous control of the winding
(see note D).
Fig. 9
= Circuit of the second shunt opening release with
possibility of continuous control of the winding
(see note D).
Fig. 10
= Opening solenoid for release outside the circuitbreaker.
Fig. 26
= Electrical signalling of closing springs charged
and discharged.
Fig. 30
momentary closing during circuit-breaker
opening.
= Available circuit-breaker auxiliary contacts.
Fig. 31
Fig. 32 35 = Available circuit-breaker auxiliary contacts. It
is possible to have one of these figures. The
standard configuration is figure 32.
= Contact for the undervoltage release deFig.60
energized electrical signal.
Fig. 70 to 73 = Available auxiliary contacts of the circuit-breaker.
One of these figures can be obtained.
99
Selection of the figures

Description
Figures Notes
-MS
Spring charging motor
-MC
-MO1
-MU
-MO2
-BB1 -BB2
Set of 10 circuit-breaker auxiliary contacts
31
Set of 5 extra circuit-breaker auxiliary

contacts 3C-20
32

contacts 5C
33

contacts 2C-30
34

contacts 50
35
-BB3
Notes:
C = normally open contact with
circuit-breaker open
0 = normally closed contact with
-RL1
Locking magnet on operating mechanism
-BB4
Transient contact
30
-BS2
Contact for signalling closing spring

charged/discharged
26
-MO3
Opening solenoid for release outside the

circuit-breaker
10
-MO4
Third shunt opening release
100
Incompatibility
The combination of circuits given in the figures below are not
possible on the same circuit-breaker:
32-33-34-35
Notes
A) The circuit-breaker is only fitted with the accessories specified
in the order acknowledgement. To draw up the order, please
consult this catalogue.
B) The undervoltage release can be supplied for power supply
branched on the supply side of the circuit-breaker or from an
independent source.
Circuit-breaker closing is only possible with the undervoltage
release energized (the lock on closing is made mechanically).
In the case where there is the same power supply for the shunt
closing and undervoltage releases and automatic circuitbreaker closing is required on return of the auxiliary voltage,
a delay of 50ms must be introduced between the moment of
consent to the undervoltage release and energization of the
shunt closing release.
Incompatible with -MO4.
C) Check the auxiliary circuit power to verify the possibility of
starting several motors for charging the closing springs at the
same time.
To prevent excessive consumption the closing springs must be
charged manually before energizing the auxiliary circuit.
D) The circuit for controlling the shunt opening release winding
continuity must only be used for this purpose.
It is possible to use the STU Test Unit to check continuity of the
various release.
E) When fig. 06 is required, contact -BB3 (41-42) of fig. 32-33
is not available and figs. 34-35 cannot be supplied. When
fig. 09 is required, contact -BB1 (43-44) of fig. 31 is not
available.
Electric circuit diagram of fixed circuit-breakers 1VCD 400099

The electric circuit diagram given in this section regards the fixed circuit-breakers with breaking capacity up to 50 kA.
101
102
103
Caption

*
-BB4
-BB6
= Contact for the undervoltage release deenergized electrical signal.
-BB11
manual opening operation.
-BM
= STU Test unit for supervision of shunt opening
release and shunt closing release winding
continuity (see note D).
-BS1
= Limit contacts for signalling closing springs
-BS2
charged/discharged.
-MO1
-MO2
-MO4
-MC
-MS
-MU
-QB
-RL1
= Locking magnet. If de-energized, it mechanically
prevents circuit-breaker closing (it is possible to
limit its consumption by connecting a delayed
-SC
-SO
opening.
= Terminal box for the circuit-breaker circuits.
-XB
104
Description of figures
Fig. 1
= Motor circuit for closing spring charging (see note
C).
= Shunt closing release (anti-pumping is carried out
Fig. 2
mechanically) (see note D).
Fig. 3
= Locking magnet. When de-energised, it
mechanically prevents circuit-breaker closing. It
is possible to limit consumption by connecting a
delay pushbutton in series to enable the operation.
Fig. 5
= Instantaneous undervoltage release (see note B).
= Circuit of third opening release with continuous
Fig. 6
control of the winding (see note D).
= Circuit of the first shunt opening release with
Fig. 7
possibility of continuous control of the winding (see
note D).
Fig. 9
= Circuit of the second shunt opening release with
possibility of continuous control of the winding (see
note D).
Fig. 26
= Electrical signalling of closing springs charged and
discharged.
Fig. 30
momentary closing during circuit-breaker opening.
Fig. 31
= Available circuit-breaker auxiliary contacts.
Fig. 32 35 = Available circuit-breaker auxiliary contacts. It
is possible to have one of these figures. The
standard configuration is figure 32.
Fig. 60
Fig. 70 to 73 = Available auxiliary contacts of the circuit-breaker.
One of these figures can be obtained.

Description
Figures Notes
-MS
Spring charging motor
-MC
-MO1
-MU
-MO2
-BB1 -BB2
Set of 10 circuit-breaker auxiliary contacts
31

contacts 3C-20
32

contacts 5C
33

contacts 2C-30
34

contacts 50
35
-BB3
Notes:
C = normally open contact with
0 = normally closed contact with
-RL1
Locking magnet on operating mechanism
-BB4
Transient contact
30
-BS2
Contact for signalling closing spring

charged/discharged
26
-MO3
Opening solenoid for release outside the

circuit-breaker
10
-MO4
Incompatibility
The combination of circuits given in the figures below are not
possible on the same circuit-breaker:
32-33-34-35
Notes
A) The circuit-breaker is only fitted with the accessories
specified in the order acknowledgement. To draw up the
order, please consult this catalogue.
branched on the supply side of the circuit-breaker or from an
independent source.
Circuit-breaker closing is only possible with the undervoltage
release energized (the lock on closing is made mechanically).
In the case where there is the same power supply for the shunt
closing and undervoltage releases and automatic circuitbreaker closing is required on return of the auxiliary voltage,
a delay of 50ms must be introduced between the moment of
consent to the undervoltage release and energization of the
shunt closing release.
C) Check the auxiliary circuit power to verify the possibility of
starting several motors for charging the closing springs at the
same time.
To prevent excessive consumption the closing springs must be
charged manually before energizing the auxiliary circuit.
It is possible to use the STU Test Unit to check continuity of the
various release.
E) When fig. 06 is required, contact -BB3 (41-42) of fig. 32-33
is not available and figs. 34-35 cannot be supplied.
When fig. 09 is required, contact -BB1 (43-44) of fig. 31 is
not available.
105
Electric circuit diagram of withdrawable circuit-breakers 1VCD 400047

The electric circuit diagram given in this section regards the withdrawable circuit-breakers with breaking capacity
up to 40 kA. For withdrawable circuit-breakers with motorized truck, see diagram 1VCD400048.
For circuit-breaker of ZS8.4 switchgears the following diagrams are available:
1VCD400080 Standard version
1VCD400085 Version with motorized truck.
106
107
108
109
Caption

*
-BB4
-BB6
-BB11
manual opening operation,
-BD
= Enclosure door position contact.
-BM
= STU Test Unit for checking winding continuity of
the shunt opening and closing release (see note
D).
-BS1
-BS2
= Limit contact for signalling closing springs
charged/discharged.
-BT1
= Contacts for electrical signalling of circuitbreaker in connected position (see note E).
= Contacts for electrical signalling of circuit-BT2
breaker in isolated position (see note E).
-BT3
= Circuit-breaker position contact, open during
the circuit-breaker isolation run.
-MO1
-MO2
-MO3

= Opening solenoid for release outside the
circuit-breaker.
-MO4
-MC
-MS
-MU
-QB
-RL1
= Locking magnet. If de-energized, it prevents
mechanical closing of the circuit-breaker (it is
possible to limit its consumption by connecting
a delayed pushbutton in series to enable the
operation).
-RL2
= Locking magnet (on the truck). If de-energized,
it prevents mechanical connection and isolation
of the circuit-breaker (it is possible to limit
its consumption by connecting a delayed
-SC
closing.
-SO
opening.
-XB
= Connector for the circuit-breaker circuits.

Description
Figures
Notes
-MS
Closing spring charging motor
-MC
-MO1
-MU
-MO2
D-F
-RL2
Locking magnet on the truck
-BB4
Auxiliary passing contact
30
-BS2
Contact for signalling closing spring charged/discharged
26
-MO3
Opening solenoid for release outside the circuit-breaker
10
-MO4
D-F
110

Set of 10
circuit-breaker
auxiliary
contacts
Set of 5 other
circuit-breaker
auxiliary
contacts
Circuit-breaker
connected
isolated
contact
Position
contact for
withdrawable
circuit-breakers
Locking
magnet on
the operating
mechanism
-BB1 -BB2
-BB3
-BT1 -BT2
-BT3
-RL1
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
3-4
31-32-52
31-32-33-34
33-34-51
32
31 / 51
E-F
32 / 51
E-F
3 / 31 / 51
E-F-G
3 / 32 / 51
E-F-G
4 / 33
E-F-G
4 / 34
E-F-G
4 / 33 / 52
E-F-G
4 / 34 / 52
E-F-G
Incompatibility
The circuits given in the figures below cannot be supplied at
the same time in the same circuit-breaker:

31
Notes
X
X
Figures
4-31-32
51-52
3-33-34
5-6
Notes
order, please consult the present catalogue.
branched on the supply side of the circuit-breaker or from
an independent source. Circuit-breaker closing is only
possible with the undervoltage release energized (the lock
on closing is made mechanically). In the case where there
is the same power supply for the closing and undervoltage
releases and automatic circuit-breaker closing is required
on return of the auxiliary voltage, a delay of 50ms must
be introduced between the moment of consent to the
undervoltage release and energization of the shunt closing
release.
C) Check the power available on the auxiliary circuit to verify

the possibility of starting several motors for charging the
closing springs at the same time. To prevent excessive
consumption the closing springs must be charged manually
before energizing the auxiliary circuit.
continuity must only be used for this purpose. It is possible
to use the STU Shunt Test Unit to check continuity of the
winding.
E) The contacts for electrical signalling of circuit-breaker
in the connected and isolated position (-BT1 and -BT2)
shown in fig. 51 or 52 are located in the circuit-breaker
truck
F) When fig. 10 is requested, contact -BB3 31-32 indicated
of fig. 32-34 is not available. When fig. 30 is requested,
contact -BB3 (53-54) indicated of fig. 32-34 is not
available. When fig. 9 is requested, contact -BB1 (43-44
indicated) of fig. 31-32-33-34 is not available.
When fig. 06 is required, contact -BB3 (terminals 41-42) of
figs. 32 and 34 is not available.
G) Fig. 3 is supplied when fig. 31 or 32 is requested. Fig. 4 is
supplied when fig. 33 or 34 is requested (in this case it is
compulsory to supply the -BT3).
111
Electric circuit diagram of withdrawable circuit-breakers 1VCD 400100

The electric circuit diagram given in this section regards the withdrawable circuit-breakers with breaking capacity
up to 50 kA. For withdrawable circuit-breakers with motorized truck, see diagram 1VCD400102.
112
113
114
115
Caption

*
-BB4
-BB6
= Contact for the undervoltage release de-
energized electrical signal
-BB11
manual opening operation,
-BD
= Enclosure door position contact.
-BM
= STU Test Unit for checking winding continuity of
the
shunt opening and closing release (see note D).
-BS1
-BS2
= Limit contact for signalling closing springs
charged/discharged.
-BT1
= Contacts for electrical signalling of circuit-
breaker in connected position (see note E).
-BT2
= Contacts for electrical signalling of circuit-
breaker in isolated position (see note E).
-BT3
= Circuit-breaker position contact, open during the
circuit-breaker isolation run.
-MO1
-MO2
-MO4
-MC
-MS
-MU
-QB
-RL1

= Locking magnet. If de-energized, it prevents
mechanical closing of the circuit-breaker (it is
possible to limit its consumption by connecting
a delayed pushbutton in series to enable the
operation).
-RL2
= Locking magnet (on the truck). If de-energized,
it prevents mechanical connection and isolation
of the circuit-breaker (it is possible to limit
its consumption by connecting a delayed
-SC
-SO
opening.
-XB
= Connector for the circuit-breaker circuits.

Description
Figures
Notes
-MS
Closing spring charging motor
-MC
-MO1
-MU
-MO2
D-F
-RL2
Locking magnet on the truck
-BB4
Auxiliary passing contact
30
-BS2
Contact for signalling closing spring charged/discharged
26
-MO4
116
F
D-F

Set of 10
circuit-breaker
auxiliary
contacts
-BB1 -BB2
Set of 5 other
circuit-breaker
auxiliary
contacts
-BB3
Circuit-breaker
connected
isolated
contact
-BT1 -BT2
Position
contact for
withdrawable
circuit-breakers
-BT3
Locking
magnet on
the operating
mechanism
-RL1
Figures
Notes
31
32
31 / 51
E-F
32 / 51
E-F
3 / 31 / 51
E-F-G
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
3 / 32 / 51
E-F-G
4 / 33
E-F-G
4 / 34
E-F-G
4 / 33 / 52
E-F-G
4 / 34 / 52
E-F-G
X
X
X
X
Incompatibility
The circuits given in the figures below cannot be supplied at
the same time in the same circuit-breaker:

3-4
31-32-52
31-32-33-34
31-34-51
4-31-32
51-52
3-33-34
5-6
Note
order, please consult the apparatus catalogue.
branched on the supply side of the circuit-breaker or from
an independent source.
Circuit-breaker closing is only possible with the
undervoltage release energized (the lock on closing is
made mechanically).
In the case where there is the same power supply for
the closing and undervoltage releases and automatic
circuit-breaker closing is required on return of the auxiliary
voltage, a delay of 50ms must be introduced between
the moment of consent to the undervoltage release and
energization of the shunt closing release.
Incompatible with -MO4
C) Check the power available on the auxiliary circuit to verify

the possibility of starting several motors for charging the
closing springs at the same time. To prevent excessive
consumption the closing springs must be charged manually
before energizing the auxiliary circuit.
It is possible to use the Shunt Test Unit to check continuity
of the winding.
E) The contacts for electrical signalling of circuit-breaker
in the connected and isolated position (-BT1 and -BT2)
shown in fig. 51 or 52 are located in the circuit-breaker
truck
F) When fig. 9 is required, contact -BB1 (terminals 41-42) of
figs. 31-32-33-34 is not available. When fig. 30 is required,
contact -BB3 (terminals 53-54) of figs. 32 and 34 is not
available. When fig. 06 is required, contact -BB3 (terminals
41-42) of figs. 32-34 is not available.
G) Fig. 3 is supplied when fig. 31 or 32 are required. Fig. 4 is
supplied when fig. 33 or 34 are required (in this case, it is
obligatory for -BT3 to be supplied).
117
118
119
ABB S.p.A.
Power Products Division
Unit Operativa Sace-MV
Via Friuli, 4
I-24044 Dalmine
Tel.: +39 035 6952 111
Fax: +39 035 6952 874
e-mail: info.mv@it.abb.com
ABB AG
Calor Emag Medium Voltage Products
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E-mail: powertech@de.abb.com
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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.
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2. Selection and ordering

3. Specific product characteristics

5. Electric circuit diagram

The new VD4 are a synthesis of renowned technology

Vacuum interrupter embedded in the pole

Current interruption in vacuum

Vacuum interruption technique

even with minimum distances, interruption of the circuit is

mechanism, with stored energy and free trip.

Quenching principle of ABB interrupters

At the rated current of the vacuum interrupter, the electric arc

Schematic diagram of the transition from a diffuse arc to a contracted arc

The spiral geometry of ABB vacuum interrupter contacts

Apart from minimising thermal stress on the contacts, all

Radial magnetic field contact

Highly reliable operating mechanisms thanks to a low

Circuit-breaker operating mechanism

G Signalling device for closing springs charged/discharged

General characteristics of the complete VD4 series (*)

630 . . . 4000 (2)

Short-time withstand current and breaking capacity

Short-time withstand current

Fixed / withdrawable version

100 ... 125

Environmental Management System

Health and Safety Management System

2. Selection and ordering

Fixed VD4 circuit-breaker (12 kV)

VDE 0671; CEI EN 62271-100- File 7642

Rated insulation voltage

Impulse withstand voltage

Rated normal current (40 C)

Rated breaking capacity

Rated short-time withstand current (3s)

Total breaking time

000051 003282 003285 003440 003441

(1) Circuit-breakers up to 1250 A and 31.5 kA have polyamide poles.

Standardised table of dimensions

003282 003285 003440 003441

003441 000149 003443

2. Selection and ordering

Fixed VD4 circuit-breaker (17.5 kV)

VDE 0671; CEI EN 62271-100- File 7642

Rated insulation voltage

Impulse withstand voltage

Rated normal current (40 C)

Rated breaking capacity

Rated short-time withstand current (3s)

Total breaking time

000051 003282 003285 003440 003441

(1) Circuit-breakers up to 1250 A and 31.5 kA have polyamide poles.

Standardised table of dimensions

2. Selection and ordering

Fixed VD4 circuit-breaker (24 kV)

VDE 0671; CEI EN 62271-100- File 7642

Rated insulation voltage

Impulse withstand voltage

Rated normal current (40 C)

Pole distance P [mm] 210

Rated breaking capacity

Rated short-time withstand current (3s)

Total breaking time