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Vacuum Circuit-Breaker: Instruction Manual
Vacuum Circuit-Breaker: Instruction Manual
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
VD4X
Vacuum circuit-breaker
Vacuum circuit-breaker
VD4X
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Content
005 Summary
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Your safety first – always!
That’s why our instruction manual begins with the following recommendations:
• Only install switchgear and/or switchboards • Ensure that the technical data in the specifica-
in enclosed rooms suitable for electrical equip- tion are not exceeded during operation of the
ment. switching device or switchgear.
• Ensure that installation, operation and mainte- • The instruction manual must be kept accessible
nance are only performed by specialist electri- to all persons entrusted with work on the
cians familiar with the switching device. switching device. It is to be ensured that the
number of the instruction manual used is iden-
• Comply in full with the standards applicable tical with the number on the type plate of the
at the point of installation, such as circuit-breaker.
- the legally recognized standards
(IEC / DIN VDE), • The user’s personnel bear unlimited responsi-
- the connection conditions of the local elec- bility in all matters affecting safety at work and
trical utility, the correct handling of the switchgear.
- and the applicable safet y at work regulations.
• Always observe the five safety rules set out
• Follow the instructions in the manual when in EN 50110 (VDE 0105) on establishing and
performing any work on switching devices and securing the off-circuit condition at the place
switchgear. of work for the duration of work on the switch-
gear.
Caution – Danger (including risk of
personal injury)! Isolate
-
Secure
- to prevent reconnection
Pay special attention to any notes in the instruc- Check
- the off-circuit condition
tion manual which are marked with this warning - Earth and short- circuit
symbol. - Cover or guard off adjacent live parts
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If you have any further questions on this manual or the product,
your local ABB contact will be pleased to help you. You can also
contact us direct using the contact data on the last page.
SUMMARY 5
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Summary
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Technical data
ZX0.2 • • •
Switchgear type ZX1.2 • • • •
ZX2 • •
Electrical data
Rated power frequency withstand voltage kV 28 5)/4 2 6) 38 5) 50 5)/65 6) 70 5) 85 5)/95 6)
Rated lighting impulse withstand voltage kV 75 5)/75 6) 95 5) 125 5)/125 6) 170 5) 185 5)/185 6)
Voltage apply to an absolute insulating gas kPa 120 120 120 120 120
pressure at 20°C
Rated frequency Hz 50/60 50/60 50/60 50/60 50/60
Rated current A 630 /1250/1600/2000/2500
7)
8) For operating voltage lower than rated voltage, the same values as for rated voltage always apply. Higher values on request.
TECHNICAL DATA 7
Guidelines values for function times at the rated supply voltage, without bay control and protection unit
Device time
Closing time 50 - 70 ms
Opening time 30 - 45 ms/27 - 45 ms 2)
Arcing time (at 50 Hz) ≤15 ms
Breaking time ≤60 ms
Minimum command time on closing 20 ms (120 ms 1))
Minimum command time on opening 20 ms (80 ms 1))
1) If the activating relay contact cannot interrupt the release coil itself.
2) For VD4X-U only.
2.2.2 Releases / Blocking magnet The equipment provided in each individual case
This table covers the basic equipment and all of can be seen on the order documentation (see
the equipment possibilities for the various VD4X also “Equipment variants for the operating
type series. The possible scope of equipment mechanism”).
within a type series is shown in the corresponding
list of switching devices.
1) Approximate figures.
2) Maximum command duration dependent on system setup and configuration.
3) Other voltages (AC and DC) on request.
4) With short-circuited intermediate current transformer.
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Figure 2/1a: Vacuum
circuit-breaker, type
VD4X, mechanism
side with front plate.
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Figure 2/1b: Vacuum
circuit-breaker, type
VD4X, pole side.
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Figure 2/1c: Vacuum
circuit-breaker, type
VD4X, mechanism
side with front plate.
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Figure 2/1d: Vacuum
circuit-breaker, type
VD4X, pole side.
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Figure 2/1e: Vacuum
circuit-breaker, type
VD4X, mechanism
side with front plate.
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Figure 2/1a Figure 2/1b
Figure 2/1f: Vacuum
circuit-breaker, type
VD4X, pole side.
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Figure 2/1c Figure 2/1d
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Figure 2/1e Figure 2/1f
TECHNICAL DATA 9
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Figure 2/2:
2.3 Permissible number of switching operations of the vacuum interrupters in relation to
Permissible number breaking current
of vacuum interrupter 5
5 10
operating cycles n as 10
8
8
7
a function of the 7
6
6
5
breaking current Ia 5
4
4
(Reference see section 3 3
3 3
2 2
3 3
10 10
8 8
7 7
6 6
Number of operating cycles n
5 5
4 4
3 3
Number of operating cycles n
2 2
2
10 2
10
8
8
7
7
6
6
5
5
4
4
3
3
2
2
10
8 10
7 8
6 7
5 6
0,05 0,1 0,2 0,3 0,4 0,5 0,6 0,8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 20 30 40 50 5
0.05 0.1 0.2 0.3 0.4 0.5 0.6 0.8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 20 30 40 50
Diagram A Diagram B
5 5
10 10
8 8
7 7
6 6
5 5
4 4
3
3
2
2
10 4
10 4
8
8
7
7
6
6
5
5
4
4
3
3
2
2
3
10 3
10
8
7 8
6 7
6
5
Number of operating cycles n
5
4
4
3
3
Number of operating cycles n
2
2
2
10
2
10
8
7 8
6 7
5 6
5
4
4
3
3
2
2
10
8 10
7 8
6 7
5 6
0.05 0.1 0.2 0.3 0.4 0.5 0.6 0.8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 20 30 40 50 5
0,05 0,1 0,2 0,3 0,4 0,5 0,6 0,8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 20 30 40 50
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Figure 2/2
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2.4 Dimensions
Panel cutout
View X and Y
M12/25 Deep
Panel cutout
View X and Y
M12/25 Deep
1) Busbar connection arranged above or bolow the breaker pole depending on the suitchgear system.
Panel cutout
View X and Y
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Figure 2/5
1) Busbar connection arranged above or bolow the breaker pole depending on the suitchgear system.
Terminal for rated curreut ≤1250 A
-12/17.5 /24/40.5 kV≤31.5 kV
Panel cutout
View X and Y
1) Busbar connection arranged above or bolow the breaker pole depending on the suitchgear system.
61
1)
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36
125
130
32
50.2
8
32
28
500
125
17
18
104.7
62 53
275
107
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125
61 1)
18 25.5
Figure 2/7:
Dimensional drawing 526
4012-25, p150.
Terminal for
10
conductor bar
9
61
9 83 21 84 89 127 21 83
1) M12562 ±1.5
431
A
526
36
125
40
20
130
32
50.2
8
32
28
500
130
125
17
18
104.7
57
32
62 53
50
25
107
32
57
275
125
61 1)
18 25.5
150 150
36
526
46
130
32
74
28
57
17 232
32
18
104.7
50
10
25
32
62 53
57
107
1)
61 150 150
18 25.5
130
36
A
84 89 127
431
526
275
1)
1) Connection for conductor bar
depends on switchgear and is
positioned above or below the
pole.
40
20
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Figure 2/7
130
K = Plug
150 150
STRUCTURE AND MODE OF ACTION 15
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Structure and mode of action
276.5
There are rating plates with the main data of To provide the necessary motive energy, the
the switching device at front plate 1.1 and at the spring energy storage mechanism is charged
right of the mounting plate. either auto matically (external activation and
deactivation) by a charging motor or in
emergency manual operation with a vertical
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pumping action with charging lever 32, These three releases are rotary magnets, and
depending on the equipment fitted to the are suitable for a high number of operating
circuit-breaker. The charging condition is shown cycles.
by mechanical charging condition indicator 8.
2. The undervoltage release (-Y4) or the indirect
As a precondition for an auto-reclosing sequence, overcurrent release (-Y7) are purely
the mechanism is automatically (re-)charged safety/protective tripping units and must not
after a closing operation by the charging motor. be used for operational switching.
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Figure 3/1: Sectional 33
view of a vacuum
circuit-breaker, type
VD4 X. 11 12 1)
16
9.2
17
1
1.1
13
1.2
35
18
15 14 19
1)
1) Busbar connection arranged above or below the breaker pole
depending on the switchgear system.
9.1
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Figure 3/1
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Figure 3/2: Sectional 33
view of a vacuum 1) 9
13 14 12 11
circuit-breaker, type
VD4X-U.
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Figure 3/3: Partial
section of vacuum
interrupter, simplified
schematic diagram
(details are
dependent on the
stipulated ratings)
15 16 17 19
1)
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Figure 3/2
15.1 Insulator
15.2 Fixed contact
15.3 Moving contact
15.4 Metal bellows
15.5 Screen
15.6 Guide
15.7 Interrupter lid
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Figure 3/3
STRUCTURE AND MODE OF ACTION 19
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Figure 3/4: Vacuum 11 1.2 1 2 1.1 34 6 35
circuit-breaker type
VD4X
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Figure 3/5:
Stored-energy
spring mechanism 26
with auxiliary
equipment –
front plate removed.
Design variant 3 25
where conventional
10
7
secondary
equipment is used
6 22
8 27
9
5 4 28 24 21 23 20
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Figure 3/4 Figure 3/5
— 10 5 2 3 6 26 34
Figure 3/6: Vacuum
circuit-breaker type
VD4X
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Figure 3/7:
Stored-energy
spring mechanism
with auxiliary
equipment –front 35
plate removed.
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Figure 3/8:
Emergency manual 25
operation of the
circuit-breaker, 6
shown with front 9
plate 20
21
22
1 1.1 4 8
27 28 24 23
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Figure 3/6 Figure 3/7
32
4
6
2 Mechanical ON push-button
3 Mechanical OFF push-button
4 Mechanical position indicator
5 Mechanical operating cycle counter
6 Recess for charging lever
7 Rating plate
8 Mechanical charging condition indicator
32 Charging lever
8 7
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Figure 3/8
STRUCTURE AND MODE OF ACTION 21
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Figure 3/9: Circuit Shown with the spring energy store in the
breaker wiring discharged state. The wiring diagram comprises
diagram with
-QB0
22
21
-X2:7D -X2:8D
22
21
-X2:5D -X2:4D
of equipment possible within an individual type
22
21
32
31
-X2:7A -X2:7B
32
-X2:4A -X2:4B
42
-X2:8A -X2:8B
41
42
-X2:3D
Note
54
53
-X2:8C
-X2:4C
-X2:5C
14
13
-X2:2D -X2:6D
and -V9).
14
13
-X2:3A -X2:3B
-S4
-S5
-S3
-Y7 required.
E2
E1
-Y1
-X2:10D
˜
˜
-RLE1 (optional)
C2
C1
(-Y4)
-Y7
-X2:10C
-S2-1 Auxiliary switch for push button
interlocking (optional)
-
-X2:10B
˜
-V9 ˜
-S4
-Y9
-S5
-S7 Wiping contact for circuit-breaker (≥35
-
-R0
+
54
-S3 53
B
-K0 A
C2
14
C1
-S1 13
2
1
2
-K0
-S2
(optional)
-
(optional)
-Y7 Inductive overcurrent relay with
2
1
-X2:1D
-S7
54
P
-X2:2C
(optional)
32
31
-X2:2A
-X2:1B
M
42
41
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Figure 3/9
See page 28 for comparison of VDE/IEC designations.
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Figure 3/10: Circuit Shown with the spring energy store in the
breaker wiring discharged state. The wiring diagram comprises
-Q0
diagram with
x20/5A X20/4A X20/7A X20/6A X20/5C X20/10AX20/10CX20/9C X20/9A X20/8C X20/8A X20/6D
X20/5B X20/4B X20/7B X20/6B X20/5D X20/10BX20/10DX20/9D X20/9B X20/8D X20/8B X20/7D
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the basic components and all further equipment
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XD1 11 XD1 09 XD2 06 XD2 04 XD2 03 XD2 14 XD2 13 XD3 05 XD3 03 XD3 04 XD3 02 XD3 01
XD1 12 XD1 10 XD2 09 XD2 11 XD2 12 XD2 16 XD2 15 XD3 06 XD3 08 XD3 07 XD3 09 XD3 10
conventional
options for the various VD4X types. The scope
162
161
equipment for
VD4X-U.
of equipment possible within an individual type
154
153
122
114
113
102
101
Note
Shunt releases and blocking magnets are fun
82
81
62
54
53
and -V9).
S3
-
22
21
XD1 16
XD1 17
-RLE1 (optional)
˜
˜
S3
+
V1
E2
E1
interlocking (optional)
-S3 Auxiliary switch on switch shaft
X20/4D
X20/4C
XD1 06
XD1 05
-S4
˜
˜
V3
+
-S5
S3 34
33
B
4
1
R0
2
X20/7C
XD1 14
1
4
1
S3
-S2
(optional)
-Y2 1 st shunt release off with rectifier -V2
X20/3C
X20/3A
XD1 04
XD1 03
14
13
˜
˜
C2
C1
(optional)
-Y7 Inductive overcurrent relay with
rectifier -V7 (optional)
-Y9 2 nd shunt release off with rectifier -V9
P
(optional)
-M0 Charging motor
X20/1B
X20/1A
XD1 02
XD1 01
F
2
2
1
-S1.2
-K0 Antipumping relay
-S1.1
-M0
XD1 08 XD1 24
XD1 07 XD1 23
2
1
-S1.5
same as other contacts.
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Figure 3/10
See page 28 for comparison of VDE/IEC designations.
COMMISSIONING / OPERATION 23
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Commissioning / Operation
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Maintenance
5.4.2 Replacement of circuit-breaker parts and • All supply voltage sources must be
ac cessories disconnected and secured to prevent
• Only remove and reassemble circuit-breaker reconnection during the removal and
parts and accessories when the breaker has installation work
been switched off and the working area • Connecting and adjusting elements 18 and 18.1
properly isolated and secured to prevent to 18.4 (see Figure 3/1) must be removed, inter
reconnection. The spring energy storage alia, prior to removal of the circuit-breaker
mechanism must be discharged operating mechanism
• Only use original parts when replacing defective
components
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Application of the X-ray regulations
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Comparison of designations to IEC
81346-1/IEC 81346-2, IEC 61346-1/IEC
61346-2 and VDE-DIN 40719 Part 2
Designation IEC 81346-1/ IEC 61346-1/ VDE DIN 40719 Teil 2
IEC 81346-2 IEC 61346-2
Auxiliary switch on mechanism -BGS1 -BS1 -S1
Auxiliary switch on block magnet -RLE1 -BGL1 -BL1 -S2
Auxiliary switch for push button interlocking -BGL2 -BL2 -S2.1
Rotational auxiliary switch on mechanism -BGB – –
Auxiliary switch on switch shaft -BGB1 -BB1 -S3
Fleeting contact ≥ 35 ms for c.b. tripped indication -BGB4 -BB4 -S7
Auxiliary switch on mechanical close push button -BGB7 -BB7 -S10
Closing block magnet -RLE1 -RL1 -Y1
1 st Shunt release OFF -MBO1 -MO1 -Y2
Closing release -MBC -MC -Y3
Undervoltage release -MBU -MU -Y4
Indirect overcurrent release -MBO3 -MO3 -Y7
2 nd Shunt release OFF -MBO2 -MO2 -Y9
Series rectifier for -RLE1 -TB4 -TR4 -V1
Series rectifier for -MBO1 -TB1 -TR1 -V2
Series rectifier for -MBC -TB3 -TR3 -V3
Series rectifier for -MBU -TB6 -TR6 -V4
Series rectifier for -MBO3 -TB7 -TR7 -V7
Series rectifier for -MBO2 -TB2 -TR2 -V9
Charging motor -MAS -MS -M0
Anti-pumping relay -KFN -KN -K0
Series resistor -RAR -RR -R0
Circuit-breaker -QAB -QB0 -Q0
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Remarks
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