Outdoor Porcelain Clad Vacuum Circuit Breaker

Type PCVCB for 12 / 36 kV Rating

No. 94/8, Melakkal Road, Kochadai, Madurai - 625 016,

Tamilnadu, INDIA.
Phone : +91-452-4292443
Mobile : 9443240694, 9443250694
E-mail : energy_tec@yahoo.com Website : www.energytec.co.in
Outdoor Vacuum Circuit Breaker
Type PCVCB for 12 / 36kV Applications
Standard features
Designed and type tested as per IEC 62271-100
–Vacuum interruption

Porcelain clad construction suitable for outdoor

substation

Long electrical life with proven vacuum

interrupters that utilize the excellent arc
quenching and insulating properties

Suitable for auto-closure duty cycle of O-0.3 sec-

CO-3 min-CO

Simple and reliable spring mechanism minimizes

operating energy and ensures longer mechanical
life

Simple installation – structure mounted with

option of extension

The complete breaker can be shipped as one unit

with minimal adjustments to be made on site. As
an option the breaker can be shipped in knocked-
down kits which can be easily assembled at site

Applications
1. Distribution networks
2. Capacitor switching
Base cabinet
3. Frequent switching duties
The cabinet is made of painted mild steel. The cabinet
4. Arc furnace duty
5. Rapid auto-reclosing houses a spring operated mechanism which is
6. Switching unloaded transformers and reactors mechanically linked to all three poles. The cabinet also
includes the following:
Pole assembly
Anti-condensation heater
Pole assembly consists of three poles and a
common duct –Each pole comprises a vacuum
Circuit breaker status indicator
bottle

contacts and an insulating pull rod placed in the Mechanical operation counter
porcelain housing
Breaker control switches
Robust housing for protection against hazardous
conditions Anti-pumping relay

Primary terminal connectors are provided. AC / DC fuses

Poles are interconnected with each other as well Auxiliary wiring

as to the operating mechanism with a linkage
arrangement Terminal blocks

Simple design - minimizes spare parts

Outdoor Vacuum Circuit Breaker
Operating mechanism
Transportation, erection, commissioning and
For high operational reliability and minimal maintenance,
maintenance
a simple and robust spring-operated mechanism is used. To minimize erection time, the breaker is
transported as an assembled unit which needs
Features
to be tted on the mounting structure (supplied
along with the breaker) at site.
O-C-O operation without recharging

Closing spring is charged by a motor in less than The breaker can also be transported in parts if
required
15 seconds

Mechanical / electrical anti-pumping The advanced circuit breaker design minimizes

maintenance
Provision for manual charging

T-N-C Switch provided for manual closing and

tripping

Mechanical 'ON-OFF' and 'SPRING CHARGED'

indication

Auxiliary switch: 6 NO+ 6 NC

Additional tripping solenoid (optional)

In-built spring charging handle

High reliability of Coil due to continuous duty

capacity

Mounting structure Certi ed routine tests

A robust Hot-Dip Galvanized steel angle structure is used for Each breaker is subjected to the following routine
mounting the breaker which can be extended for mounting tests as per IEC 62271 - 100
current transformers and even potential transformers
Veri cation of components
depending on customer requirements.
Low / high / nominal closing coil voltage:
i.e. at 85%, 110% & 100% of nominal voltage

Low / high / nominal tripping coil voltage:

i.e. at 70%, 110% & 100% of nominal voltage

Low / high / nominal spring charging motor

voltage at 85%, 110% & 100% of nominal
voltage

Trip-free operation

Control wiring: 2000V to ground for 1 minute

Test for withstanding power frequency voltage

Opening and closing speed

Contact resistance
Technical Details
Circuit-breaker PCVCB-12 PCVCB-36

Standard IEC 62271-100

Rated voltage (kV) 12 36

Rated insulation voltage (kV) 12 36

Power frequency withstand (kV/min) 28 70

Impulse withstand voltage (kV peak) 75 170

Rated frequency (Hz) 50-60 50-60

Rated normal current (Amps) 1250 2000 2500 1250 2000 2500

Rated symmetrical breaking capacity (kA r.m.s) 25 25

Rated short time withstand current (3s) (kA r.m.s) 25 25

DC Component (%) 35 35

Rated making capacity. (kA peak) 63 63

Creepage distance (mm/kV) 25 25

Operating sequence 0-0.3sec- CO - 3 Min - CO

Opening time (ms) 25 ± 10 25 ± 10

Closing time (ms) 35 ± 10 35 ± 10

Capacitor current switching capacity

(Amps) 400 400
Single bank - C2 class

Arcing time (ms) 5-15 5-15

Total breaking time (ms) 50-60 50-60

Weight (without frame) (kg) 225 / 300 225 / 300

Operating temperature C) -25….. + 60 -25….. + 60

Over all dimensions On Frame (H x L x D) mm 2850 x 1260 x 300 3545 x 1725 x 400

ENERGYTEC
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presence.

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transmission and distribution. ENERGYTEC's solution capabilities in the sector range from power transmission,
substations and complete electri cation to utility automation and distribution systems.

The product o ering covers a wide spectrum of technologies across the entire voltage range including outdoor circuit
breakers, instrument transformers, and a complete range of substation panels.

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No. 94/8, Melakkal Road, Kochadai, Madurai - 625 016, Tamilnadu, INDIA.
Phone : +91-452-4292443, Mobile : 94432 40694, 94432 50694
E-mail : energy_tec@yahoo.com Website : www.energytec.co.in