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7 Product Offering Chart—Metal-Clad 1
Description MVA Standard Narrow Design MVA Arc Resistant
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Voltage 5, 15, 27, 38 kV 5 kV 5, 15, 27, 38 kV
7 Operation duty cycle High High High
Enclosure Indoor (5–38 kV) Indoor only Indoor only
7 Outdoor aisleless (5–38 kV)
Outdoor aisle (5–15 kV)
7 Outdoor common aisle (5–15 kV)
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1 Additional products not shown include medium voltage transfer, high resistance ground and low profile switchgear.
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Description MVA Standard Narrow Design MVA Arc Resistant
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Breaker ratings 1200, 2000, 3000A (5 kV) 1200A (5 kV only) 1200, 2000, 3000A (5 kV)
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1200, 1600, 2500A depending on kA rating (38 kV) 1200A (38 kV)
Overcurrent protective device Yes Yes Yes 7
Short-circuit interrupting capacity 29, 41, 63 kA (5 kV) 29 kA (5 kV) 37 kA (5 kV) 2
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40, 50, 63 kA (5 kV) 2
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7.2 Medium Voltage Switchgear
Metal-Clad Vacuum Switchgear
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7 Product Description Application Description
Eaton has been manufacturing To ensure reliability and Eaton’s VCP-W metal-clad
7 metal-clad switchgear for over quality, the testing of VCP-W switchgear with type VCP-W
50 years, and vacuum circuit switchgears has been vacuum breakers provides
breakers for over 30 years. extensive. UL and CSA listed centralized control and
7 Tens of thousands of Eaton switchgear is available for protection of medium voltage
vacuum circuit breakers, 5 and 15 kV. CSA is available power equipment and circuits
7 used in a wide variety of for 27 and 38 kV. in industrial, commercial and
applications, have been utility installations involving
7 setting industry performance MVA Arc-Resistant generators, motors, feeder
standards for years. Eaton has been circuits, and transmission
7 With reliability as a
manufacturing arc-resistant and distribution lines.
metal-clad switchgear since
fundamental goal, Eaton’s VCP-W switchgear is
7 engineers have simplified the
1990. We now offer Type 2
and 2B arc-resistant
available in maximum voltage
VCP-W switchgear design to ratings from 4.76 kV through
switchgear assemblies,
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designed and tested in
38 kV, and interrupting ratings
trouble-free performance. as shown on Page V3-T7-10.
accordance with the IEEE
Special attention was given to VCP-W offers a total design
7 material quality and
C37.20.7 with VCP-W
concept of cell, breaker and
drawout vacuum circuit
maximum possible use auxiliary equipment, which
7 was made of components
breakers. The NEC calls for
can be assembled in various
an arc flash boundary of zero
proven over the years in combinations to satisfy user
around medium voltage
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switchgear if it has been
application requirements.
Two-high breaker
Maintenance requirements successfully certified as arc-
7 are minimized by the use resistant switchgear per IEEE
arrangements are standard
up to 15 kV. One-high
of enclosed long-life C37.20.7. Eaton’s switchgear
arrangements can be
7 vacuum interrupters. When is available in Type 2B; arc
furnished when required.
maintenance or inspection flash boundaries are
7 is required, the component eliminated even when the
control compartment doors
arrangements and drawers
allow easy access. The are open (for Eaton
7 VCP-W’s light weight switchgear, this includes the
simplifies handling and control compartment door in
7 relocation of the breakers. front of the circuit breaker).
Eaton offers a wide variety of
7 The VCP-W meets or
exceeds all applicable ANSI,
tested switchgear
configurations and bus
NEMA® and IEEE design
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transitions certified by UL to
protect personnel from arcing
offers many outstanding faults of up to 63,000A rms
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Features, Benefits and Functions
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Endurance Front Accessible Mechanism
High power laboratory tests Front accessible mechanism 7
prove VCP-W breakers are is standard on all VCP-W
capable of 50 to 200 full fault breakers. 7
current interruptions.
Front Accessible CTs (5–38 kV)
Vacuum Interrupter, Up to 12 CTs per breaker can
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Current Transfer Conductor be mounted for easy access.
Eaton’s stiff-flexible design 7
eliminates sliding/rolling Drawout Auxiliary
contacts in the main Compartments 7
conductor, which provides Up to four drawers per
excellent electrical and vertical section can be 7
thermal transfer, and long equipped with CPTs or VTs
vacuum interrupter life. up to 15 kV. Primary isolation
shutters are standard.
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Grounded Steel Safety Shutters
Prevents accidental contact Fluidized Bed Epoxy 7
with live primary voltage Bus Insulation
connections when breaker Excellent track resistant and 7
is withdrawn. flame retardant properties.
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Breaker Rails Standardized
Functional Designs
On 5–27 kV units, the breaker
Shortens order cycle time.
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can be withdrawn on rails for
inspection and maintenance
without the need for a Protective Relays 7
separate lifting device. Eaton’s E-Series
microprocessor-based 7
Direct Roll-In Beakers protective relays offer
5–38 kV switchgear is reliable, secure and complete 7
available with direct roll-in protection and control of
breakers. Direct roll-in power generation and 7
breakers can be supplied distribution systems. The
in two-high configurations hardware and software
with fully interchangeable commonality across the E-
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direct roll-in lift pan can it easy for users to program 7
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Description Page
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Product Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . V3-T7-4 7
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26-Inch Wide, 5 kV, 250 MVA, 1200A Switchgear 7
Product Description Features, Benefits Standards and Certifications 7
26-inch wide VCP-W and Functions At the heart of the new
switchgear was designed for Functionality is the name For installations requiring switchgear line is Eaton’s 7
use in instances where floor of the game. Available 2000A main breakers with world-class VCPW-ND
space requirements would “Narrow Design” vacuum
not allow the industry
configurations include
breaker over breaker,
1200A feeders, lineups can be
built with standard 36-inch circuit breaker. The 26-inch
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standard 36-inch (914.4 mm) one or two auxiliaries over (914.4 mm) wide main breaker (660.4 mm) wide offering
wide switchgear. breaker, breaker over one cubicles and 26-inch (660.4 includes breakers and gear 7
or two auxiliaries, or up mm) wide feeders. that are rated for use on 5 kV,
Application Description to four auxiliaries in one The main bus connections 250 MVA, 1200A, 60 kV BIL 7
Typical applications include vertical section. are 100% compatible with maximum systems. Main
not only new construction,
but also replacement In addition to the tremendous
standard 36-inch (914.4 mm) bus ratings of up to 2000A
are available.
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wide vertical sections. As a
switchgear for installations floor space saving offered by result, add-ons to existing
previously equipped with the 26-inch (660.4 mm) wide installations can be simply and
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rapidly performed without
airbreak devices. This new height of the switchgear is costly system modifications
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line of switchgear has also also available. Where height IEEE design standards. UL
and transition sections.
and CSA listed switchgear is
proven very popular is an issue, such as an
outdoor powerhouse or in a also available.
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manufacturers where 5 kV, mobile power container, the
250 MVA, 1200A applications standard 95-inch (2413 mm) 7
are commonplace. height can be reduced to an
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Contact your local Eaton
representative for more
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7 Insulation level
Power frequency withstand voltage (1 min.) (kV rms) 19 19 19 19 36
7 Notes
1 All circuit breakers are tested at 60 Hz, however, they can also be applied at 50 Hz with no 6 The asymmetrical interrupting current, I total, is given by (It) = I x Sqrt (1 + 2 x %DC x %DC) kA
de-rating. rms asym total.
7 2 4000A fan cooled rating is available for 3000A circuit breakers. 7 Duration of short-time current and maximum permissible tripping delay are both two seconds
3 These circuit breakers were tested to the preferred TRV ratings specified in C37.06-2000. for all circuit breakers listed in this table, as required in C37.04-1999, C37.06-2000 and
7 4 Because the voltage range factor K=1, the short-time withstand current and the maximum
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RRRV can also be calculated as = 1.137 x E2/T2.
symmetrical interrupting current are equal to the rated symmetrical interrupting current.
5 Based on the standard DC TIME constant of 45 ms (corresponding to X/R of 17 for 60 Hz) and 9 Each operation consists of one closing plus one opening.
7 the minimum contact parting time as determined from the minimum opening time plus the j All 40 and 50 kA circuit breakers exceed required 5000 no-load operations; all 63 kA circuit
assumed minimum relay time of 1/2 cycle (8.33 ms for 60 Hz). breakers exceed the required 2000 no-load ANSI operations.
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Available Type VCP-W Vacuum Circuit Breakers Rated on Symmetrical Current Basis, Per ANSI Standards (Rated K=1), continued
Drawout Circuit Breaker Type
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75 VCP-W 150 VCP-W 150 VCP-W 150 VCP-W 150 VCP-W
Rated Values 50 25 40 50 63 7
Maximum voltage (V) (kV rms) 8.25 15 15 15 15
Power frequency (Hz) 1 60 60 60 60 60
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Insulation level
Power frequency withstand voltage (1 min.) (kV rms) 36 36 36 36 36
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Lightning impulse withstand voltage (1.2 x 50 ms) (kV peak) 95 95 95 95 95
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Continuous current (A rms) 2 1200 1200 3 1200 1200 1200 3
2000 2000 2000 2000 2000 3
3000 3000 3000 3000 3000 3 7
Short-circuit ratings (reference C37.04-1999 and
C37.06-2009 except as noted 3) 7
Symmetrical interrupting circuit (l) (kA rms sym) 4 50 25 40 50 63
DC component (%DC) (%) 5 44 50 50 44 55 7
Asymmetrical interrupting current (lt) (kA rms asym total) 6 59 31 49 59 80
Closing and latching current (2.6 x l) (kA peak) 130 65 104 130 164 7
Short-time withstand current (rms) 7 50 25 40 50 63
Transient recovery voltage parameters are based on TD-4
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Peak voltage (E2) = (uc) (kV peak) 14 28 3 25.7 25.7 28 3
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Time to peak (T2 = t3 x 1.137) (msec) 59 75 75 75 75
TRV rise time (t3) (msec) 52 66 66 66 66
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Interrupting time (ms, cycles (60 Hz)) 50, 3 50, 3 50, 3 50, 3 50, 3
Operating duty (duty cycle) O-0.3s-CO-3m-CO O-0.3s-CO-3m-CO O-0.3s-CO-3m-CO O-0.3s-CO-3m-CO O-0.3s-CO-3m-CO
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Mechanical endurance (no-load operations) 9j 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 7
Capacitance current switching capability
(reference C47.04a-2003, C37.06-2009 and C37.09a-2005)
Cable-charging current (class, A rms) C2, 7.5–25 C2, 7.5–25 C2, 7.5–25 C2, 7.5–25 C2, 7.5–25
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C2, 75–630
C2, 75–1000
C2, 75–630
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Capacitor bank current (class, A rms) C2, 75–630 C2, 75–630 C2, 75–630 C2, 75–630 C2, 75–630
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75–1600 C1, 75–1000 C1, 75–1600 C1, 75–1600 75–1600
Inrush current (kA peak) 6 6 6 6 6 7
Inrush frequency (kHz) 0.8 0.8 0.8 0.8 0.8
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Out-of-phase switching
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Notes
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de-rating. rms asym total.
2 4000A fan cooled rating is available for 3000A circuit breakers.
3 These circuit breakers were tested to the preferred TRV ratings specified in C37.06-2000.
7 Duration of short-time current and maximum permissible tripping delay are both two seconds
for all circuit breakers listed in this table, as required in C37.04-1999, C37.06-2000 and
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symmetrical interrupting current are equal to the rated symmetrical interrupting current. 8
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5 Based on the standard DC time constant of 45 ms (corresponding to X/R of 17 for 60 Hz) and Each operation consists of one closing plus one opening.
the minimum contact parting time as determined from the minimum opening time plus the
assumed minimum relay time of 1/2 cycle (8.33 ms for 60 Hz).
j All 40 and 50 kA circuit breakers exceed required 5000 no-load operations; all 63 kA circuit
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7 Nominal voltage class kV 4.16 4.16 4.16 4.16 7.2 13.8 13.8 13.8
7 Nominal three-phase MVA class 250 250 350 — 500 500 750 1000
Rated Values
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Rated maximum voltage V kV rms 4.76 4.76 4.76 4.76 8.25 15 15 15
7 Rated voltage range factor K 3 1.24 1.24 1.19 1.0 1.25 1.30 1.30 1.30
Insulation level—rated withstand test voltage
7 Normal frequency kV rms 19 19 19 19 36 36 36 36
1.2 x 50 μsec. impulse kV crest 60 60 60 60 95 95 95 95
7 Current
Rated continuous current at 60 Hz amp 4 1200 1200 1200 1200 1200 1200 1200 1200
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— 3000 3000 3000 3000 3000 3000 3000
7 Rated short-circuit current (at rated maximum kV)—I kA rms 3 29 29 41 63 33 18 28 37
Rated transient recovery voltage
7 Rated crest voltage —E2 kV crest 8.9 8.9 8.9 8.9 15.5 28 28 28
Rated time to crest—T2 μs 50 50 50 50 60 75 75 75
7 Rate of rise of recovery voltage kV/μs 5 0.2 0.2 0.2 0.2 0.29 0.42 0.42 0.42
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operating voltage 7 Tripping may be delayed beyond the rated permissible tripping delay at lower values of
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T (seconds) = Y ( (K Times Rated Short-Circuit Current)
Short-Circuit Current Through Breaker )
Single line-to-ground fault capability at an operating voltage The aggregate tripping delay on all operations within any 30-minute period must not exceed
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the time obtained from the above formula.
For reclosing service, there is No De-Rating necessary Eaton’s VCP-W family of circuit
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breakers. R = 100%. Type VCP-W breaker can perform the O-C-O per ANSI C37.09; O-0.3s-
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The above apply on predominately inductive or resistive three-phase circuits with
CO-15s-CO per IEC 56; and some VCP-Ws have performed O-0.3s-CO-15s-CO-15s-CO-15s-CO;
all with no derating. Contact Eaton for special reclosing requirements.
normal-frequency line-to-line recovery voltage equal to the operating voltage. 9 For higher close and latch ratings, refer to Page V3-T7-13.
7 4 4000A continuous rating is available for 5/15 kV. 3000A continuous rating is j Included for reference only.
available for 38 kV. Contact Eaton for details. k Asymmetrical interrupting capability = “S” times symmetrical interrupting capability,
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Nominal voltage class kV 13.8 27 27 27 27
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Rated Values
Voltage 7
Rated maximum voltage kV rms 15 27 27 27 27
Rated voltage range factor K 3 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 7
Insulation level—rated withstand test voltage
Normal frequency kV rms 36 60 60 60 60 7
1.2 x 50 μsec. impulse kV crest 95 125 125 125 125
Current 7
Rated continuous current at 60 Hz amp 4 1200 600 600 600 1200
2000 1200 1200 1200 2000 7
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Rated short-circuit current (at rated maximum kV)—I kA rms 3 63 16 22 25 40 7
Rated transient recovery voltage
Rated crest voltage —E2 kV crest 28 51 51 51 51 7
Rated time to crest—T2 μs 75 105 105 105 105
Rate of rise of recovery voltage kV/μs 5 0.42 0.55 0.55 0.55 0.55
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Rated reclosing time ms 8 300 300 300 300 300 7
Related Required Capabilities
Rated maximum voltage divided by K—V/K kV rms 15 27 27 27 27 7
Current values
K times rated short-circuit current 3 7
Maximum sym. interrupting capability—KI kA rms 63 16 22 25 40
Three-second short-time current carrying capability—KI kA rms 63 16 22 25 40 7
Closing and latching capability (momentary) 9
2.7K times rated short-circuit current—2.7 KI kA crest 170 43 60 68 108 7
1.6K times rated short-circuit current—1.6 KI kA rms asym. j 100 26 35 40 64
Asymmetry Factor for VCP-W Breakers (S) k 1.27 1.2 1.2 1.2 1.2 7
Notes
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Three-cycle rating available, refer to Page V3-T7-13.
2 5 and 15 kV circuit breakers are UL listed. 27 and 38 kV breakers are not UL listed. 7 Tripping may be delayed beyond the rated permissible tripping delay at lower values of
3 For three-phase and line-to-line faults, the symmetrical interrupting capability at an current in accordance with the following formula: 7
operating voltage 2
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(Rated Short-Circuit Current)
T (seconds) = Y ( (K Times Rated Short-Circuit Current)
Short-Circuit Current Through Breaker ) 7
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But not to exceed KI.
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the time obtained from the above formula. 7
Single line-to-ground fault capability at an operating voltage For reclosing service, there is No De-Rating necessary for Eaton’s VCP-W family of circuit
breakers. R = 100%. Type VCP-W breaker can perform the O-C-O per ANSI C37.09; O-0.3s-
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But not to exceed KI.
The above apply on predominately inductive or resistive three-phase circuits with
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For higher close and latch ratings, refer to Page V3-T7-13. 7
Included for reference only.
normal-frequency line-to-line recovery voltage equal to the operating voltage. k Asymmetrical interrupting capability = “S” times symmetrical interrupting capability,
4 4000A continuous rating is available for 5/15 kV. 3000A continuous rating is both at specified operating voltage. 7
available for 38 kV. Contact Eaton for details.
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Isc = (Rated Short-Circuit Current)
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The aggregate tripping delay on all operations within any 30-minute period must not exceed
the time obtained from the above formula.
Single line-to-ground fault capability at an operating voltage 8 For reclosing service, there is No De-Rating necessary for Eaton’s VCP-W family of circuit
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breakers. R = 100%. Type VCP-W breaker can perform the O-C-O per ANSI C37.09; O-0.3s-
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all with no derating. Contact Eaton for special reclosing requirements.
7 But not to exceed KI. 9 For higher close and latch ratings, refer to Page V3-T7-13.
The above apply on predominately inductive or resistive three-phase circuits with j Included for reference only.
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normal-frequency line-to-line recovery voltage equal to the operating voltage.
4000A continuous rating is available for 5/15 kV. 3000A continuous rating is
k Asymmetrical interrupting capability = “S” times symmetrical interrupting capability,
both at specified operating voltage.
available for 38 kV. Contact Eaton for details. l
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ANSI standard requires 150 kV BIL. All 38 kV ratings are tested to 170 kV BIL.
Type 380 VCP-2 40 circuit breaker is not rated for rapid reclosing.
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Voltage
Maximum voltage V kV rms 5.95 5.95 5.95 5.95 10.3
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Voltage range factor K 1 1 1 1 1
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Insulation level—withstand test
Power frequency (1 min.) kA rms total 24 24 24 24 42
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Lighting impulse 1.2 x 50 μs kV peak 75 75 75 75 95
Continuous current at 60 Hz A rms 1200 1200 1200 1200 1200 7
2000 2000 2000 2000 2000
3000 4 3000 4 3000 4 3000 4 3000 4 7
Short-circuit current
Sym. interrupting at voltage (Isc) kA rms total 25 40 50 63 50 7
% DC component (Idc) 50 75 57 62 57
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Asym. interrupting (It) kA rms 31 58 64 83 64
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Closing and latching capability kA peak 97 139 139 175 139 7
Short-time current for 3 seconds kA rms 1 25 40 50 63 50
Interrupting time ms 2 50 50 50 50 50
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Maximum permissible tripping delay sec. 2.0 2.0 2.0 2.0 2.0
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Rate of rise of recovery voltage (RRRV) kV/μs 3 0.9 0.9 0.9 1.1 0.9
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Capacitor switching ratings 7
General purpose—isolated shunt capacitor bank current A rms 400 and 630 630 5 630 5 250 630 5
1000 5 1000 5 1000 5 — 1000 5 7
250 250 250 — 250
Definite purpose—back-to-back capacitor switching
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Capacitor bank current A rms 400 and 630 630 6 630 6 200, 1600 7 630 6
1000 6 1000 6 1000 6 200, 1600 7 1000 6
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Inrush current kA peak 20 and 20 15 15 7.7 15
18 18 18 7.7 18 7
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Inrush frequency kHz 6.5 and 5.5 3.5 3.5 465 3.5 7
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Mechanical Endurance—No-Load Operations 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000
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10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000
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Notes
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2 Three cycles. (thermal de-rating must consider harmonic content of current waveform).
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4 4000A FC rating available.
38 kV, 2500A and 3000A WC breakers are not rated for rapid reclosing.
5 Breaker tested to 2700A single bank switching for momentary load
7 Voltage
Maximum voltage V kV rms 17.5 17.5 17.5 15 27
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Mechanical Endurance—No-Load Operations 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 5000
more information. 7
4 2500A FC to 3000A.
5 2000A FC to 3000A.
f 1.6 seconds.
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Inrush frequency kHz 4.2 4.2 4.4 4.4 4.4 —
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— — 4.4 4.4 4.4 —
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— — — — 5 and 5 —
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Note
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C-HRG Free-Standing NEMA 1 Unit Contents
Description Page
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High Resistance Grounding System 7
Features, Benefits and Functions . . . . . . . . . . . V3-T7-20
Standards and Certifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . V3-T7-20 7
Catalog Number Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . V3-T7-21
Technical Data and Specifications . . . . . . . . . . V3-T7-22 7
Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . V3-T7-25
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Product Description Application Description 7
Where continuity of service is This member of Eaton’s MV
4200V (Maximum) 4200V (Maximum)
a high priority, high resistance metal-clad switchgear family Delta Systems Wye Systems 7
grounding can add the safety has actually been around To add high resistance To add high resistance
of a grounded system while for many years. The free- grounding to an ungrounded grounding to a wye- 7
minimizing the risk of service standing C-HRG provides delta-connected system, connected system, resistors
interruptions due to grounds. a standalone unit that a neutral point must be are placed across the 7
The concept is a simple one: can be added to existing created. Three single- secondary of a grounding
phase transformers can be transformer whose primary
provide a path for ground
current via a grounding
installations. The C-HRG is
used to protect an electrical interconnected in a wye- is placed in series with the
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transformer (with adjustable distribution system from broken delta configuration neutral-to-ground connection
resistance across its damaging transient to provide such a neutral of the power source. The 7
secondary) that limits the overvoltages caused by point. The transformers resistors are chosen to limit
current magnitude and a ground faults. It also provides and grounding resistors are the current to a maximum 7
monitor to determine when a means to locate the ground chosen to limit the ground value of 6A.
an abnormal condition exists. fault, therefore extending the current to a maximum value
of 6A. Note: Per 1993 NEC® 250.5b, 7
life of the distribution system. exception No. 5, line-to-neutral
The ground current path is
provided at the point where Ratings and Configurations Note: The neutral point may not loads may not be connected to
a system in which the neutral
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the service begins, by placing be used to serve phase-to-neutral
The C-HRG MV is offered is resistance grounded. Also, if
a predominantly resistive at the 5 kV class rating. It
loads. Also, this technique may
be applied on wye-connected the system has two switchable 7
impedance in the connection can be applied to delta or sources when the neutral point is sources not permanently
from system neutral to
ground. Control equipment
wye ungrouped three-wire not conveniently accessible from connected to the bus, two
wye-type grounding systems
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distribution systems. the service entrance location.
continuously measures This method is shown in the are required as shown on
ground current; a relay detects illustration shown on Page V3-T7- Page V3-T7-23. 7
when the current exceeds a 23. One delta high resistance
predetermined level. An alarm grounding would ground the 5 kV 7
alerts building personnel that a system.
ground exists. The system 7
has built-in fault tracing means
to assist in finding the source
of the ground. A 120 Vac
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Ground Current Detection Indication and Alarm Circuits Test Circuit Locating a Ground Fault
7 Any time a system is When a fault is detected, A test circuit is provided to The current pulses can be
energized, a small ground an adjustable time delay is allow the user to quickly noted with a clamp-on
7 current called the “capacitive provided to override determine that the system ammeter when the ammeter
charging current” will be transients. When the time is working properly. The test is placed around the cables or
7 observed. For medium delay has been exceeded, circuit will operate only under conduit feeding the fault. The
voltage (4200V and below) the green “normal” light will normal conditions—it will not operator tests each conduit or
7 systems, this naturally
occurring current is typically
turn off, the red “ground
fault” light will turn on, and
allow testing if the system is
sensing a fault. The test
set of cables until the pulsing
current is noted. By moving
3A or less. the ground alarm contacts operation does not simulate the ammeter along the
7 will transfer. If equipped an actual system ground conduit, or checking the
When one phase becomes with the optional alarm horn, fault. It does, however, test conduit periodically along its
7 grounded, additional current
above the charging level will
it will sound. the complete controls of the length, the fault can be traced
fault indication and pulsing to its origin. The fault may be
flow. As all ground current The grounding transformer
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circuitry. The system then located at the point where
reacts as it would under the pulsing current drops off
grounding resistor/grounding closed for the system to be actual system ground or stops.
7 transformer assembly, an operational. Should this conditions —lights transfer,
ammeter in this circuit will breaker be opened at any alarm contacts transfer and If little or no change in the
7 read the total amount of time, the system will signal the (optional) horn sounds. pulsing current is noted along
ground current. By placing a ground fault condition as a the entire length of a conduit,
7 a current-sensing relay in
series with the ammeter, the
fail-safe feature. The breaker
must be closed to clear the
Pulser Circuit then the fault may be in the
connected load. If the load is
The pulser circuit offers a
current relay can be adjusted alarm signal. a panelboard, distribution
7 to pick up at a level in excess
convenient means to locate
the faulted feeder and trace switchboard or motor control
of the capacitive charging When the fault is cleared, center, repeat the process of
the fault to its origin. The
7 current, thus indicating the the current/voltage relay will
reset. If the reset control is pulser is available any time checking all outgoing cable
abnormal condition. a fault has been detected. groups and conduits to find
set on “auto,” the lights will
7 Alternatively, an optional return to “normal” on, The pulse intervals are the faulted feeder. If the fault
controlled by an adjustable is not found in an outgoing
voltmeter-relay can be “ground fault” off, and the feeder, the fault may be
7 connected across the ground alarm contacts will recycle timer. The “pulse”
internal to that equipment.
grounding resistors. The re-transfer. If the reset light flashes on and off,
7 voltage across the resistors control is set on “manual,” corresponding to the
on-off cycles of the pulser
Note: It may not be possible to
precisely locate faults within a
is proportional to the amount the lights and relay contacts
contactor. The pulser conduit. The ground current may
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voltmeter-relay’s pickup
will remain latched until the
operator turns the reset contactor switches a bank divide into many components,
of resistors on and off, depending on the number of
adjustment is set above the control to “reset.” The lights
7 capacitive charging current, and ground alarm contacts thus allowing a momentary cables per phase, number of
conduits per feeder, and the
to the desired detection level. will then return to normal. increase in the ground current
number and resistance of each
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The system can be reset only (approximately a 4A current ground point along the conduits.
if the fault has been cleared. pulse above the ground The resulting currents may be too
detection methods, the current).
7 ground current ammeter During a fault, the optional
small to allow detection or may
take a path that the ammeter
provides a direct reading of alarm horn can be silenced at cannot trace. An important note
7 the total actual ground any time by using the “alarm to keep in mind is that while the
current present in the system silence” pushbutton. It will pulser can greatly aid in locating
7 at that time. It will be helpful not re-sound until either the a fault, there may be certain
conditions under which the
to periodically note the system is reset, or the re-
pulses cannot be readily traced,
7 ammeter’s reading: a trend
toward higher values may
alarm timer expires. The re-
alarm timer is activated by
and other test procedures
(megohm, high-potential, etc.)
indicate the need for the “alarm silence” control. If
7 equipment maintenance, and the horn has been silenced
may be needed.
hence reduce the occurrence but the fault has not been
7 of unplanned shutdowns. cleared, the timer will run.
It has a range of 2–48 hours.
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the horn will re-sound,
alerting maintenance
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has not been cleared.
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Sequence of Operations
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Normal Test Ground Fault
● Green “normal” light on Turn and hold the system When the sensing circuit 7
● Red “ground fault” light off control switch in the “test” detects a fault, the green
● White “pulse” light off position. This mode will test “normal” light will turn off 7
the control circuitry only. and the red “ground fault”
● System control switch in It will bypass the sensing light will turn on. The ground
“normal” position circuit and cause the green current ammeter will indicate
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● Reset control switch in “normal” light to turn off and the total ground current.
either “auto” or “manual” the red “ground fault” light To use the pulser, turn the 7
to turn on. The pulser will be system control switch to
activated as well. The white “pulse.” The pulser contactor 7
“pulse” light will turn on and will cycle on and off as
off as the pulser contactor controlled by the recycle 7
closes and opens. However, timer relay. Use the clamp-on
the ground current ammeter ammeter to locate the faulted
will not display the total feeder. Open the feeder and
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ground current, including the clear the fault. If the reset
incremental pulse current. control switch is in the 7
When ready, return the “manual” position, turn it to
system control switch to “reset” to reset the sensing 7
“normal.” The pulser will circuit. (If reset control is in
stop. If the reset control is in
the “manual” position, turn it
“auto,” it will reset itself.)
When ready to restore service
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to “reset” to reset the fault to the load, close the feeder.
sensing circuit. The red Return the system control 7
“ground fault” light will turn to “normal.”
off, and the green “normal” 7
light will turn on. Test mode
is not available if the system 7
is detecting a ground. The
sensing circuit will disable 7
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Catalog Number Selection
A C-HRG High Resistance Grounding Assembly can be completely described by an 8-digit catalog number: MVRG-_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
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High Resistance Grounding Systems
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MVRG F X D D N L T S
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Enclosure Type Wiremarkers
Free-standing enclosure for mounting Marks all internal wiring for ease 7
grounding transformer and resistors of maintenance.
internally.
F = Free-standing NEMA 1
Fault Sensing S = Standard wrap-on
T = Tube/heat shrink type
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Current sensing
R = Free-standing NEMA 3R outdoor Voltage sensing
Voltage sensing Indicating Lamps 7
Service Voltage C = Overcurrent relay Standard lights are industrial, oil-tight,
W = 4200V, 60 Hz V = Single set point voltmeter relay
D = Indicating voltmeter only
transformer type. Optional are the same 7
X = 2400V, 60 Hz type lights except with a push-to-test
Y = 3300V, 60 Hz feature.
Audible Alarm T = Transformer type incandescent lamps
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System Neutral Point Alarm contacts are standard X = Push-to-test transformer type
Choose wye when the neutral point of on all assemblies. 7
the power source is accessible for direct N = No audible alarm Loss of Control
connection to grounding transformer.
Choose delta when there is no neutral or
L = Alarm horn with
re-alarm timer
Power Alarm
A relay is connected across
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when neutral is not accessible. the customer’s 120 Vac
W = Wye supply. 7
D = D (wye broken delta N = No relay
grounding transformer) L = Alarm relay with
1NO and 1NC
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Example: MVRG-FWWCLLTS defines a free-standing NEMA 1 enclosure, 4200V/60 Hz, wye-connected system,
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current-sensing control scheme, alarm horn with re-alarm timer, alarm relay with 1NO and 1NC, transformer type
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Bus Bus
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Duct Duct 51
51N
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5 kV Switchgear 7
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Conduit
Cable
Bus
Duct
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Circuit
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Circuit Diagrams
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Ungrounded Wye System (with standard current and Ungrounded Delta System (with standard current and
7 optional voltage relay fault detectors) optional voltage relay fault detectors)
H3 X3 X0 H3 X3
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X1 H1
X1
H2 X2 H2 X2
7 Ungrounded To
Ungrounded
To
Wye Distribution Delta Distribution
7 Circuits Circuits
X0
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5 kV - CLE
7 Fuses 5 kV - CLE
Fuses
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[1]
Control
Mechanical
Mechanical
7 Power
Interlock
Interlock
Transformer
3-Auxiliary
7 Control
Power
7 Secondary
Secondary
Transformers
Circuit Short
B B B Circuit B Short-Circuit
7 Breaker Circuit
T.B. Breaker T.B.
Option
CT 10/10A
CT 10/10A
7 59 59
7 C
4
C
4
3A 3A
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Grounding Resistor
Grounding Resistor
4A 4A AM
AM
Pulsing Resistor
Pulsing Contactor
Pulsing Contactor
Pulsing Resistor
5A 5A
7 6A 6A
7 5IN 5IN
7 Ground Ground
Current Current
7 Adjustment Adjustment
Optional
Optional
Detector
Detector
Voltage
Voltage
T.B. T.B.
7 Current
Detector
Current
Detector
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7 To
Remote Control
Fuses
120V
To
Remote Control Fuses
120V
Alarm Circuit 60 Hz Alarm Circuit 60 Hz
20A 20A
7 Supply Supply
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Dimensions
Approximate Dimensions in Inches (mm)
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NEMA 1 Free-Standing
36.00
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40.00
Vent
(1016) 7
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(88.9)
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Primary Conduit
Entrance
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3.62
2.00 (50.8) Diameter (91.9)
8.50 Knockout 7
(215.9) for Secondary
Conduit Entrance
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1.50
(38.1)
3.76 3.25
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(95.6) (82.6)
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Plan View
92.00
(2336.8)
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0.81
(20.6) 7
0.81
0.562 (14.3) Diameter (4)
(20.6)
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2.75
(69.9)
2.75
(69.9)
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(180.9) 7
3.75
(95.3) 7
3.50 Primary Conduit
(88.9) Conduit Entrance 7
3.75
1.75
(44.5)
(95.3) 7
36.00
(914.4) 2.75
9.38 (69.9) 7
Front View
3.75 (238.3)
(95.3) 7
3.00
(76.2)
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Entrance
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Floor Plan
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