MVCB Manual

Userr manual W-VACi
W-V
VACi 12 / 17.5 / 24 kV IEC Vacuum Circuit Brreakers
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Table of contents
1 Safety ................................................................................................................................. 5
1.1 Safety precautions .................................................................................................................................. 5
1.2 Safety practices....................................................................................................................................... 5
2 Product Summary ............................................................................................................. 6

2.1 Standards and Specifications ................................................................................................................. 6
2.2 Technology Parameters .......................................................................................................................... 6
2.3 Technical Parameters 12 kV W-VACi IEC Circuit Breaker .................................................................... 7
2.4 Technical Parameters 17.5 kV W-VACi IEC Circuit Breaker ................................................................. 8
2.5 Technical Parameters 24 kV W-VACi IEC Circuit Breaker .................................................................... 9
2.6 Operating Conditions ............................................................................................................................ 10
2.7 Breaker Description............................................................................................................................... 10
2.8 Outline and Dimensions ........................................................................................................................ 11
3 Receiving, handling and storage ....................................................................................30

3.1 Receiving............................................................................................................................................... 30
3.2 Handling ................................................................................................................................................ 30
3.3 Storage .................................................................................................................................................. 30
3.4 Lifting of Circuit Breakers ...................................................................................................................... 31
3.5 W-VACi Circuit Breaker Weights .......................................................................................................... 31
3.6 Photographic Description ...................................................................................................................... 32
4 Inspection .........................................................................................................................34
4.1 Inspection .............................................................................................................................................. 34
4.2 Frequency of Inspection ........................................................................................................................ 34
4.3 Inspection Process ................................................................................................................................ 34
4.4 Vacuum Interrupter Integrity Test ......................................................................................................... 34
4.5 Insulation Inspection ............................................................................................................................. 34
4.6 Main Circuit Resistance Check ............................................................................................................. 35
Mechanism Inspection Check ......................................................................................................................... 35
4.7 Torque specifications ............................................................................................................................ 35
4.8 Troubleshooting Chart .......................................................................................................................... 37
5 Installation checks and Functional Tests ......................................................................39

5.1 Initial Inspection and Operation ............................................................................................................ 39
5.2 Manual Operation Check ...................................................................................................................... 39
5.3 Nameplate ............................................................................................................................................. 40
5.4 Vacuum Interrupter Integrity Check ...................................................................................................... 40
5.5 Insulation ............................................................................................................................................... 40
5.6 Main Circuit Resistance Check ............................................................................................................. 40
5.7 Electrical Operations Check.................................................................................................................. 40
5.8 Racking handle ..................................................................................................................................... 41
5.9 Circuit Breaker Interaction with Switchgear .......................................................................................... 41
5.10 IEC Standard Interlocks ................................................................................................................... 42
5.11 Unitole UX Gear Door Interlocks...................................................................................................... 42
5.12 Electromagnetic interlock ................................................................................................................. 42
5.13 Unique OEM Interlocks .................................................................................................................... 42
6 Operation ..........................................................................................................................43
6.1 Encapsulated Pole Units ....................................................................................................................... 43
6.2 Electrical Circuit .................................................................................................................................... 43
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6.3 Operating Mechanism ........................................................................................................................... 43
6.4 Charging ................................................................................................................................................ 44
6.5 Closing .................................................................................................................................................. 44
6.6 Opening ................................................................................................................................................. 46
6.7 Control Schemes................................................................................................................................... 46
6.8 Selective Parts Configuration ............................................................................................................... 46
7 Renewal parts...................................................................................................................57
7.1 General .................................................................................................................................................. 57
7.2 Ordering Instructions ............................................................................................................................. 57
7.3 Standard accessories ........................................................................................................................... 57
7.4 Optional accessories ............................................................................................................................. 60
8 Appendix ..........................................................................................................................62
8.1 12 / 17.5 / 24 kV W–VACi Vacuum Circuit Breaker Operational Check List........................................ 62
8.2 W–VACi Vacuum Circuit Breaker Equipment Check List..................................................................... 63

rules, as well as all applicable codes, regulations
1 Safety and work rules.
W-VACi vacuum circuit breakers are equipped with • Do not leave a withdrawable circuit breaker in an
high speed, high energy operating mechanisms. They intermediate position in the cell. Always have the
are designed with several built-in interlocks and safety circuit breaker either in the “Test” or “Service”
features to provide safe and proper operating position. Failure to do so could result in a flash
sequences. over, death, personal injury or property damage.
• Always re-insert the handle into the front panel of
the breaker after charging the closing springs.
1.1 Safety precautions Otherwise the circuit breaker will not operate.
All safety codes, safety standards and/or regulations • Circuit breaker elements are equipped with safety
must be strictly observed in the installation, operation interlocks. DO NOT remove, interfere with or in
and inspection of this device. any manner defeat the safety interlocks. This may
result in death, bodily injury or equipment damage.
• All personnel involved in operations carried out on,
WARNING
with or near electrical installations, require to have
WARNING indicates a hazard with a medium been instructed on the safety requirements, safety
level of risk which, if not avoided, may result in rules and instructions applicable to the operation
death or serious bodily injury of the installation.
• Ensure that access and escape routes are free at
all times. Do not leave flammable materials in or
CAUTION near access and escape routes.
CAUTION indicates a hazard with a low level of risk • Flammable materials must not be stored in areas
which, if not avoided, could result in minor or which could be affected by arcs, such as: ethers,
moderate injury or property damage only. alcohols and alcohol based cleaners. In the event
of a fire, never attempt to extinguish a fire on the
switchgear unit before it is completely dead; this
1.2 Safety practices applies to both primary and secondary switchgear.
Even if non-conducting extinguishing materials are
used, electricity may pass through the
WARNING extinguishing equipment. Never extinguish a fire
on the unit with water.
To protect the personnel associated with
installation, operation, and inspection of these
breakers, the following practices must be WARNING
followed:
The circuit breaker elements described in this
book are designed and tested to operate within
• As defined in the local electrical code, only their nameplate ratings.
qualified persons who are familiar with the Operation outside of these ratings may cause
installation and Inspection of medium voltage the equipment to fail, resulting in death, bodily
circuits and equipment should be permitted to injury and property damage.
work on these breakers.
These circuit breaker elements are designed to
• Read these instructions carefully before be installed pursuant to the iec standards.
attempting any installation, operation or inspection Serious injury, including death, can result from
of these breakers. failure to follow the procedures outlined in this
• Always remove the withdrawable breakers from manual. These circuit breaker elements are sold
their enclosures before performing any inspection. pursuant to a non-standard purchasing
Failure to do so could result in electrical shock agreement which limits the liability of the
leading to death, severe personal injury or manufactor.
property damage.
• Do not work on a breaker with the secondary test
coupler engaged or fixed secondary connections
made. Failure to disconnect the test coupler could
result in an electrical shock leading to death,
personal injury or property damage.
• Do not work on a closed breaker or a breaker with
closing springs charged. The closing spring should
be discharged and the main contacts open before
working on the breaker. Failure to do so could
result in cutting or crushing injuries.
• Do not use a withdrawable circuit breaker by itself
as the only mean of isolating a high voltage circuit,
remove the circuit breaker to the DISCONNECT
POSITION and follow correct lock-out and tagging

2 Product Summary
The purpose of this book is to provide instructions for
the unpacking, storage, installation, operation and
inspection of W-VACi IEC vacuum circuit breakers for
qualified personnel. Reliable control and protection of
short circuit current can be achieved through the
application of W-VACi vacuum circuit breakers in 12 /
17.5 / 24kV air insulated switchgear. Legal and other
regulations and documents pertaining to accident
prevention, personal safety and environmental
protection must be observed. Operations involving the
repair of the breaker are to be carried out by or under
the approval of Eaton. Information with respect to
these operations is, therefore, not included in this
manual. If further information is required by the
purchaser regarding a particular installation,
application or inspection activity, an Eaton
representative should be contacted.
2.1 Standards and Specifications

W-VACi IEC circuit breakers are designed and third
party tested to the latest IEC 62271-100 and IEC
62271-1 standards. All W-VACi circuit breakers meet
or exceed the electrical and mechanical endurance
requirements of E2 and M2, in accordance with IEC
62271-100.
2.2 Technology Parameters

Charts on the following pages include all technical
parameters for the IEC standard 12 / 17.5 / 24kV W-
VACi vacuum circuit breakers.

2.3 Technical Parameters 12 kV W-VACi IEC Circuit Breaker
Item Unit 12kV W-VACi
Voltage (Ur) kV 12 12 12 12
1250
1600
2000
1250
1600
2000
1250
1600
2000
1250
1600
2000
630
800
630
800
630
800
Normal Current(Ir) A
Short-Time Withstand
kA 25 25 25 25 25 26.3 26.3 26.3 26.3 26.3 31.5 31.5 31.5 31.5 31.5 40 40 40
Current(Ik)
Short Circuit Breaking
kA 25 25 25 25 25 26.3 26.3 26.3 26.3 26.3 31.5 31.5 31.5 31.5 31.5 40 40 40
Current(Isc)
Duration of Short Circuit(tk) sec 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3
Frequency(fr) Hz 50/60 50/60 50/60 50/60 50/60 50/60 50/60 50/60 50/60 50/60 50/60 50/60 50/60 50/60 50/60 50/60 50/60 50/60
Short circuit Making 63/ 63/ 63/ 63/ 63/ 100/10 100/ 100/
kA 66/65 66/- 66/- 66/- 66/- 79/82 79/82 79/82 79/82 79/82
Current(Ima) 65 65 65 65 65 4 104 104
Contact Closing Bounce Time ms ≤2 ≤2 ≤2 ≤2 ≤2 ≤2 ≤2 ≤2 ≤2 ≤2 ≤2 ≤2 ≤2 ≤2 ≤2 ≤2 ≤2 ≤2
Time Difference of Three Pole

ms ≤2 ≤2 ≤2 ≤2 ≤2 ≤2 ≤2 ≤2 ≤2 ≤2 ≤2 ≤2 ≤2 ≤2 ≤2 ≤2 ≤2 ≤2
Opening and Closing
1
Fixed Resistance µΩ ≤35 ≤35 ≤35 ≤20 ≤15 ≤35 ≤35 ≤35 ≤20 ≤15 ≤20 ≤20 ≤20 ≤20 ≤15 ≤15 ≤15 ≤15
1
DO Resistance µΩ ≤45 ≤45 ≤45 ≤35 ≤30 ≤45 ≤45 ≤45 ≤35 ≤30 ≤35 ≤35 ≤35 ≤35 ≤30 ≤30 ≤30 ≤30
Closing Time ms 30~70 30~70 30~70 30~70 30~70 30~70 30~70 30~70 30~70 30~70 30~70 30~70 30~70 30~70 30~70 30~70 30~70 30~70
Opening Time ms 40~60 40~60 40~60 40~60 40~60 40~60 40~60 40~60 40~60 40~60 40~60 40~60 40~60 40~60 40~60 40~60 40~60 40~60
1 0.7~ 0.7~ 0.7~ 0.7~ 0.7~ 0.7~ 0.7~ 0.7~ 0.7~ 0.7~ 0.7~ 0.7~ 0.7~ 0.7~ 0.7~ 0.7~ 0.7~ 0.7~
Closing Speed m/s
1.3 1.3 1.3 1.3 1.3 1.3 1.3 1.3 1.3 1.3 1.3 1.3 1.3 1.3 1.3 1.3 1.3 1.3
1.0~ 1.0~ 1.0~ 1.0~ 1.0~ 1.0~ 1.0~ 1.0~ 1.0~ 1.0~ 1.0~ 1.0~ 1.0~ 1.0~ 1.0~ 1.0~ 1.0~ 1.0~
Opening Speed1 m/s
1.7 1.7 1.7 1.7 1.7 1.7 1.7 1.7 1.7 1.7 1.7 1.7 1.7 1.7 1.7 1.7 1.7 1.7
D.C. Component of Breaking
% 29-35 29-35 29-35 29-35 29-35 29-35 29-35 29-35 29-35 29-35 29-35 29-35 29-35 29-35 29-35 29-35 29-35 29-35
Current(Idc)
Cable-Charging Breaking
A 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25
Current (C2)
Single Capacitor Bank
A 400 - - - - 400 - - - - - - - - - - - -
Breaking Current (C2)
Back to Back Capacitor Bank
A 400 - - - - 400 - - - - - - - - - - -
Pole to Pole Spacing (Center
mm 150 150 150 210 210 150 150 150 210 210 150 150 150 210 210 210 210 210
to Center)
Upper to Lower Terminal
mm 205 275 275 310 310 205 275 275 310 310 275 275 275 310 310 310 310 310
Spacing
Mechanical Endurance2 Cycle 10k 10k 10k 10k 10k 10k 10k 10k 10k 10k 10k 10k 10k 10k 10k 10k 10k 10k
Electrical Endurance Cycle 10k 10k 10k 10k 10k 10k 10k 10k 10k 10k 10k 10k 10k 10k 10k 10k 10k 10k
Rated Lighting
Impulse
kV 28 28 28 28
Withstand
Rated Voltage(Up)
Insulation
Level Rated Power
Frequency
kV 75 75 75 75
Withstand
Voltage(Ud)
Operating Sequence O-0.3s-CO-15s-CO
Classification E2-M2-S1
1:
Testing configurations available upon request
2
: 20K operations can be achieved on the 12kV, 25 kA Breaker

2.4 Technical Parameters 17.5 kV W-VACi IEC Circuit Breaker
Item Unit 17.5kV W-VACi
Voltage (Ur) kV 17.5 17.5 17.5
1250
1600
2000
1250
1600
2000
1250
1600
2000
630
800
630
800
Normal Current(Ir) A
kA 25 25 25 25 25 31.5 31.5 31.5 31.5 31.5 40 40 40
Current(Ik)
kA 25 25 25 25 25 31.5 31.5 31.5 31.5 31.5 40 40 40
Current(Isc)
Duration of Short Circuit(tk) sec 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3
50/6 50/6 50/6 50/6 50/6 50/6 50/6 50/6 50/6 50/6 50/6 50/6
Frequency(fr) Hz
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
50/60
Short circuit Making 63/ 63/ 63/ 63/ 63/ 79/8 79/8 79/8 79/8 79/8 100/10 100/ 100/
kA
Current(Ima) 65 65 65 65 65 2 2 2 2 2 4 104 104
Contact Closing Bounce Time ms ≤2 ≤2 ≤2 ≤2 ≤2 ≤2 ≤2 ≤2 ≤2 ≤2 ≤2 ≤2 ≤2
Time Difference of Three Pole

ms ≤2 ≤2 ≤2 ≤2 ≤2 ≤2 ≤2 ≤2 ≤2 ≤2 ≤2 ≤2 ≤2
Opening and Closing
Fixed Resistance1 µΩ ≤35 ≤35 ≤35 ≤20 ≤15 ≤20 ≤20 ≤20 ≤20 ≤15 ≤15 ≤15 ≤15
DO Resistance1 µΩ ≤45 ≤45 ≤45 ≤35 ≤30 ≤35 ≤35 ≤35 ≤35 ≤30 ≤30 ≤30 ≤30
30~7 30~7 30~7 30~7 30~7 30~7 30~7 30~7 30~7 30~7 30~7 30~7 30~7
Closing Time ms
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
40~6 40~6 40~6 40~6 40~6 40~6 40~6 40~6 40~6 40~6 40~6 40~6 40~6
Opening Time ms
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
0.7~1 0.7~1 0.7~1 0.7~1 0.7~1. 0.7~1 0.7~1 0.7~1. 0.7~1 0.7~1. 0.7~1 0.7~1 0.7~1.
Closing Speed1 m/s
.3 .3 .3 .3 3 .3 .3 3 .3 3 .3 .3 3
1.0~1 1.0~1 1.0~1 1.0~1 1.0~1. 1.0~1 1.0~1 1.0~1. 1.0~1 1.0~1. 1.0~1 1.0~1 1.0~1.
Opening Speed1 m/s
.7 .7 .7 .7 7 .7 .7 7 .7 7 .7 .7 7
D.C. Component of Breaking 29- 29- 29- 29- 29- 29- 29- 29- 29- 29- 29- 29- 29-
%
Current(Idc) 35 35 35 35 35 35 35 35 35 35 35 35 35
A 31.5 31.5 31.5 31.5 31.5 31.5 31.5 31.5 31.5 31.5 31.5 31.5 31.5
Current (C2)
Single Capacitor Bank Breaking
A 400 - - - - - - - - - - - -
Current (C2)
Back to Back Capacitor Bank
A 400 - - - - - - - - - - - -
Pole to Pole Spacing (Center to
mm 150 150 150 210 210 150 150 150 210 210 210 210 210
Center)
mm 205 275 275 310 310 275 275 275 310 310 310 310 310
Spacing
Mechanical Endurance Cycle 10k 10k 10k 10k 10k 10k 10k 10k 10k 10k 10k 10k 10k
Electrical Endurance Cycle 10k 10k 10k 10k 10k 10k 10k 10k 10k 10k 10k 10k 10k
Rated Power
Frequency
kV 38 38 38
Withstand
Rated Voltage(Ud)
Insulation
Level Rated Lighting
Impulse
kV 95 95 95
Withstand
Voltage(Up)
1:

2.5 Technical Parameters 24 kV W-VACi IEC Circuit Breaker
Item Unit 24kV W-VACi
Voltage (Ur) kV 24 24
Normal Current(Ir) A 800 1600 2000 2500
kA 20 25 25 25
Current(Ik)
kA 20 25 25 25
Current(Isc)
Duration of Short Circuit(tk) sec 3 3 3 3
Frequency(fr) Hz 50/60 50/60 50/60 50/60
Short circuit Making

kA 50/52 63/65 63/65 63/65
Current(Ima)
Contact Closing Bounce

ms ≤2 ≤2 ≤2 ≤2
Time
Time Difference of Three
ms ≤2 ≤2 ≤2 ≤2
Pole Opening and Closing
1
Fixed Resistance µΩ 31.5 31.5 31.5 31.5
DO Resistance1 µΩ ≤30 ≤30 ≤30 ≤30
Closing Time ms 30~70 30~70 30~70 30~70
Opening Time ms 40~60 40~60 40~60 40~60
1
Closing Speed m/s 0.7~1.3 0.7~1.3 0.7~1.3 0.7~1.3
1
Opening Speed m/s 1.0~1.7 1.0~1.7 1.0~1.7 1.0~1.7
D.C. Component of
% 30 30 30 30
Breaking Current(Idc)
A 31.5 31.5 31.5 31.5
Current (C2)
Single Capacitor Bank

A - - - -
Back to Back Capacitor
Bank Breaking Current A - - - -
(C1)
Pole to Pole Spacing
mm 210 275 275 275
(Center to Center)
mm 310 310 310 310
Spacing
Mechanical Endurance Cycle 10k 20k 20k 20k
Electrical Endurance Cycle 10k 20k 20k 20k
Rated Power
Frequency
kV 60 60 60 60
Withstand
Rated Voltage(Ud)
Insulation Rated
Level Lighting
Impulse kV 125 125 125 125
Withstand
Voltage(Up)
1:

2.6 Operating Conditions
W-VACi breakers are designed for switchgear mounted in indoor areas under normal service conditions (ambient air
temperature, altitude, humidity, etc.) as laid out is IEC60694 clause 2.1.1.
Table 2-1: Operating Conditions

Ambient Temperature:
Maximum = +40°C
Minimum = -5°C
Altitude:
Do not exceed 1000m
For applications above 1000 m de-rating is required
Service Site:
The environment shall be free of water, flame, and/or explosive hazard.
No chemical corrosive gases, and/or intensive vibration.
2.7 Breaker Description

12kV/17.5kV/24 kV RATED VOLTAGE (kV) IDENTIFICATION
W-VACi or W-VACiR WITHDRAWABLE (W-VACi) OR FIXED(W-VACiR)
VACUUM CIRCUIT BREAKER
20/25/26.3/31.5/40/50 RATED SHORT CIRCUIT BREAKING CURRENT (kA)
630/800/1250/1600/2000 NORMAL CURRENT (A)
150/210/275 POLE SPACING (mm)
Fig. 2-1: Breaker Description

2.8 Outline and Dimensions
Frame Description:
Example: 12 W – 1
Frame 1
Fixed (F) or Withdrawable (W)
Rated Voltage (kV)
Table 2-2: List of Available Breaker Frames
Upper to
Fixed
Continuous Interrupting Pole Lower Withdrawable Fixed
Withdrawable Breaker
Voltage (kV) current current Spacing terminal Breaker Frame Breaker
Breaker Frame Frame Page
(A) (kA) (mm) spacing Page Number Frame
Number
(mm)
630 25 150 205 12W-1 12 12F-1 21

800 25 150 275 12W-2 13 12F-2 22
1250 25 150 275 12W-2 13 12F-2 22
1600 25 210 310 12W-3 14 12F-3 23
2000 25 210 310 12W-3 14 12F-3 23
630 26.3 150 205 12W-1 12 12F-1 21
800 26.3 150 275 12W-2 13 12F-2 22
1250 26.3 150 275 12W-2 13 12F-2 22
1600 26.3 210 310 12W-3 14 12F-3 23
12
2000 26.3 210 310 12W-3 14 12F-3 23
630 31.5 150 275 12W-2 13 12F-2 22
800 31.5 150 275 12W-2 13 12F-2 22
1250 31.5 150 275 12W-2 13 12F-2 22
1600 31.5 210 310 12W-3 14 12F-3 23
2000 31.5 210 310 12W-3 14 12F-3 23
1250 40 210 310 12W-3 14 12F-3 23
1600 40 210 310 12W-3 14 12F-3 23
2000 40 210 310 12W-3 14 12F-3 23
630 25 150 205 17.5W-1 15 17.5F-1 24
800 25 150 275 17.5W-2 16 17.5F-2 25
1250 25 150 275 17.5W-2 16 17.5F-2 25
1600 25 210 310 17.5W-3 17 17.5F-3 26
2000 25 210 310 17.5W-3 17 17.5F-3 26
630 31.5 150 275 17.5W-2 16 17.5F-2 25
17.5 800 31.5 150 275 17.5W-2 16 17.5F-2 25
1250 31.5 150 275 17.5W-2 16 17.5F-2 25
1600 31.5 210 310 17.5W-3 17 17.5F-3 26
2000 31.5 210 310 17.5W-3 17 17.5F-3 26
1250 40 210 310 17.5W-3 17 17.5F-3 26
1600 40 210 310 17.5W-3 17 17.5F-3 26
2000 40 210 310 17.5W-3 17 17.5F-3 26
800 20 210 310 24W-1 18 24F-1 27
1600 25 275 310 24W-2 19 24F-2 28
24
2000 25 275 310 24W-2 19 24F-2 28
2500 25 275 310 24W-3 20 24F-3 29

All Dimensions are in millimeters
Fig. 2-2: 12kV Withdrawable W-VACi Circuit Breaker Frame 12W-1
Applicable Ratings
Breaking Normal
Voltage
Current Current
12kV 25kA 630A
12kV 26.3kA 630A

Applicable Ratings
Breaking
Voltage Normal Current
Current
25kA 630A 800A NA
12kV 26.3kA 630A 800A NA
31.5kA 630A 800A 1250A

Applicable Ratings
Breaking
Current
1 2
25kA NA 1600A 2000A
1 2
26.3kA NA 1600A 2000A
12kV
31.5kA NA 1600A1 2000A2
1 1 2
40kA 1250A 1600A 2000A
1
These ratings do not use a heat sink
2
These ratings do use a heat sink

Fig. 2-5: 17.5 kV Withdrawable W-VACi Circuit Breaker Frame 17.5W-1
Applicable Ratings
Breaking Normal
Voltage
Current Current
17.5kV 25kA 630A

Applicable Ratings
Breaking
Current
25kA 630A 800A NA
17.5kV
31.5kA 630A 800A 1250A

Applicable Ratings
Breaking
Current
1 2
25kA NA 1600A 2000A
1
17.5kV 31.5kA NA 1600A 2000A2
1 1
40kA 1250A 1600A 2000A2
1
2

Fig. 2-8: 24 kV Withdrawable W-VACi Circuit Breaker Frame 24W-1
Applicable Ratings
Breaking Normal
Voltage
Current Current
24kV 20kA 800A

Applicable Ratings
Breaking
Current
24kV 25kA 1600A1 2000A2
1
2

Applicable Ratings
Breaking Normal
Voltage
Current Current
24kV 25kA 2500A

Fig. 2-11: 12kV Fixed W-VACi Circuit Breaker Frame 12F-1
Applicable Ratings
Breaking Normal
Voltage
Current Current
25kA 630A
12kV
26.3kA 630A

Applicable Ratings
Breaking
Current
25kA 630A 800A NA
12kV 26.3kA 630A 800A NA
31.5kA 630A 800A 1250A

Applicable Ratings
Breaking
Current
1 2
25kA NA 1600A 2000A
1 2
26.3kA NA 1600A 2000A
12kV 1
31.5kA NA 1600A 2000A2
1 1 2
40kA 1250A 1600A 2000A
1
2

Fig. 2-14: 17.5kV Fixed W-VACi Circuit Breaker Frame 17.5F-1
Applicable Ratings
Breaking Normal
Voltage
Current Current
17.5kV 25kA 630A

Applicable Ratings
Breaking
Current
25kA 630A 800A NA
17.5kV
31.5kA 630A 800A 1250A

Applicable Ratings
Breaking
Current
1 2
25kA NA 1600A 2000A
1
17.5kV 31.5kA NA 1600A 2000A2
1 1 2
40kA 1250A 1600A 2000A
1
2

Applicable Ratings
Breaking Normal
Voltage
Current Current
24kV 20kA 800A

Applicable Ratings
Breaking
Current
24kV 25kA 1600A1 2000A2
1
2

Applicable Ratings
Breaking Normal
Voltage
Current Current
24kV 25kA 2500A

3 Receiving, handling and
storage 3.3 Storage
If the circuit breaker is placed in storage, it must be
3.1 Receiving kept in the original packaging for maximum protection.
Until the circuit breaker is ready to be delivered to the
installation site, DO NOT remove container. When the The circuit breaker is shipped with its contacts open
circuit breaker is placed in storage, maximum and closing springs discharged. The indicator on the
protection can be obtained only when the circuit front panel should confirm this. Refer to Section 4 for
breaker is placed in storage and is in its original detailed information on both manual and electrical
packaging. operation of the circuit breaker.
Inspect the container for any signs of damage or rough Outdoor storage is NOT recommended. However, if
handling upon receipt. Open the container carefully to unavoidable, the outdoor location must be well drained
avoid any damage to the contents. and a temporary shelter from sun, rain, snow, corrosive
fumes, dust, dirt, falling objects and excessive moisture
Be careful that any loose items or hardware are not must be provided. Containers should be arranged to
discarded with the packing material. When opening the permit free circulation of air on all sides and temporary
container, check the content of each package against heaters should be used to minimize condensation.
the packing list. Moisture can cause rusting of metal parts and
deterioration of high voltage insulation. A heat level of
Examine the circuit breaker for any sign of shipping approximately 400 watts for each 3 cubic meters of
damage such as broken, missing or loose hardware, volume is recommended with the heaters distributed
and damaged or deformed insulation. File claims uniformly throughout the structure near the floor.
immediately with the carrier if damage or loss is
detected and notify the appropriate Eaton Indoor storage should be in a building with sufficient
representative. heat and circulation to prevent condensation. If the
building is not heated, the same rules for outdoor
storage should be applied.
3.2 Handling
WARNING
Do not use a lifting device as a platform for
performing inspection or repair on the circuit
breaker, nor for operating the contacts or
charging the springs. The breaker may fall,
causing severe personal injury. Always use a
suitable workbench capable of supporting the
breaker.
The circuit breaker shipping containers are designed to

be handled either by use of a rope sling and overhead
lifting device or by a fork truck. If containers must be
moved, it is preferable to use one of the above
methods, roller conveyors, or individual pipe rollers.
After inspecting for potential shipping damage, the

breaker should be returned to its original shipping
container until it is ready to be installed.
When a circuit breaker is ready for installation, a

removable lifting bar in conjunction with an overhead
lifter or portable floor lifter can be used to move the
breaker. If the circuit breaker is to be lifted, the lifting
bar must be positioned over the circuit breaker and the
bar must be inserted into the circuit breaker side
openings with the lifting hole toward the interrupters.
Once the lifting bar is securely seated in the lifting
holes, the circuit breaker can be carefully lifted and
moved.

3.4 Lifting of Circuit Breakers
Always consider the center of gravity of the breaker
may induce the breaker to tip over.
If a breaker has a single hole on each side and a

picture of a lifting hook, as shown in Fig. 3-1, use lifting
straps and hooks to attach to the circuit breaker at
those points to lift the circuit breaker. When the circuit
breaker has a single lifting hole with two additional bolt
holes, use the lifting attachments shown in Fig. 3-2 to
attach to the breaker. Then attach the lifting straps and Fig. 3-1: Lifting Point
hooks to the attachments. When using any lifting
equipment, remove the lifting equipment before
installing the circuit breaker into the switchgear.
3.5 W-VACi Circuit Breaker

Weights Fig. 3-2: Lifting Attachments
Table 3- 1: 12kV Circuit Breaker weights
12 kV Circuit Breaker Weights(kg)*
630A 800A 1250A 1600A 2000A
25kA 83 90 91 129 129
26.3kA 83 90 91 129 129

Fixed
31.5kA 92 93 94 129 129
40kA N/A N/A 131 131 131
25kA 110 122 122 172 172

Table 3- 3: 24 kV Circuit breaker Weights
Withdrawable
26.3kA 110 122 122 172 172 24 kV Circuit Breaker Weights(kg)
31.5kA 123 123 124 173 173 800A 1600A 2000A 2500A
40kA N/A N/A 173 173 173 20kA 104 N/A N/A N/A
*±3kg.
Fixed
25kA 156 157 158 159

Table 3- 2: 17.5 kV Circuit Breaker Weights
17.5 kV Circuit Breaker Weights(kg)
20kA 142 N/A N/A N/A
Withdrawable
630A 800A 1250A 1600A 2000A
25kA 84 91 92 130 130

25kA 232 233 234 235
Fixed
31.5kA 93 93 93 131 131
40kA N/A N/A 132 132 132 *±3kg.
25kA 111 123 124 173 173

Withdrawable
31.5kA 124 124 125 174 174
40kA N/A N/A 174 174 174
*±3kg.

3.6 Photographic Description
1
8
2
9 3
4
10
5
11 6
7
12
Fig. 3-3: Front view of W-VACi Withdrawable Circuit Breaker Element
1. Secondary Disconnect 7. Operation Handle for Shout-bolts

2. Manual Charging Handle 8. Front Panel
3. Manual Close Button 9. Nameplate
4. Closed/Open Indicator 10. Spring Charged/Discharged Indicator
5. Manual Open Button 11. Operation Counter
6. Racking in Assembly 12. Coupling Lever for Racking in and out
7
1 8
2 9
3 10
4
11
5
Fig. 3-4: Internal view of W-VACi Circuit Breaker Element
1. Universal Mechanism Assembly (UMA) 7. Charging Motor

2. Closing Spring 8. Integral Charging Handle
3. Spring Charged / Discharged Indicator 9. Manual Close Button
4. Operation Counter 10. Closed / Open Indicator
5. Hydraulic Damper 11. Manual Open Button
6. Auxiliary switch

W-VACi with 150 mm Pole Spacing W-VACi
W with210 mm Pole Spacing W-V
VACi with275 mm
m Pole Spaccing
Breaker Breaker
B Bre
eaker
Fig. 3-5: W-VACi Circuitt Breaker Withdrawable Frames
s
Finge
er Cluster
Heat Sinkk
Encapsulated Pole
Unit
Racking in
Assemblyy
Wheel
Rack
king in Assembly
Fig. 3-6:: Typical Rear V

View of a Withdrrawable W-VACi
4 Inspection
4.1 Inspection
WARNING WARNING
• Do not work on a breaker in the "service" Applying abnormally high voltage across a pair
position. of contacts in vacuum may produce x-radiation.
The radiation may increase with the increase in
• Do not work on a breaker with secondary
voltage and/or decrease in contact spacing. X-
disconnects engaged.
radiation produced during this test with
• Do not work on a breaker with springs recommended voltage and normal contact
charged or contacts closed. spacing is extremely low and is well below
• Do not override any safety interlocks. maximum levels.
• Do not leave the charging handle in working
location after charging the closing springs. WARNING
• Do not stand less than one meter away from
After the high potential test is conducted, an
the breaker when testing for vacuum integrity.
electrical charge may be retained by the vacuum
interrupters. Failure to discharge this residual
electrostatic charge could result in an electrical
4.2 Frequency of Inspection shock. Follow safety procedures for this type of
It is recommended to inspect the breaker when it is test.
received. In cases where the breaker operates in a
clean and non-corrosive environment, the circuit
breaker should be inspected after 10 years or 10,000
operations, whichever comes first. In dusty and/or 4.5 Insulation Inspection
corrosive environment, inspection should be performed
Insulation inspection is performed to keep all insulating
at least once a year. Additionally, it is recommended to
surfaces clean. This can be done by wiping all
inspect the breaker every time it interrupts a fault
insulating surfaces with a dry lint free cloth and
current.
denatured alcohol. In case there is any tightly adhering
dirt that will not come off by wiping, it can be removed
4.3 Inspection Process with a mild solvent or distilled water. Confirm that the
surfaces are dry before placing the breaker in service.
See Table 4-4 and follow the steps to inspect the If a solvent is required to remove the dirt, once the
breaker. switchgear has been isolated, use benzene or white
spirit. Secondary control wiring requires inspection for
tightness of all connections and damage to insulation.
4.4 Vacuum Interrupter Integrity
Test
Vacuum interrupters used in all W-VACi circuit
breakers are highly reliable interrupting elements.
Satisfactory performance of these devices is
dependent upon the integrity of the vacuum in the
interrupter and the internal dielectric strength. Both of
these parameters can be readily checked by a one
minute AC high potential test. During this test, the
following warning must be observed:
Table 4-1: Testing Ratings

Breaker Testing Voltage
12kV 28kV
17.5kV 38kV
24kV 50kV
This test should be done with the breaker in “OPEN”
position.

4.6 ain Circuit Resistanc
Ma ce Check
The resistancee of the main circuit
c can be measured
m as
follows: Ensurre the breaker is in closed staatus, deliver
100A current to
t the main circ cuit, and measure the
resistance with the help of a test machine. The results
cannot exceed d the value in the
t Table 4-2. When
W
conducting thiis test with a withdrawable
w breeaker, DO
NOT attach thhe test clamp to o the springs. Use
U Fig. 4-1
as reference.
Table 4-2: Resistance

e chart of Main Circuit
C
Breaking Cu
urrent Fix
xed D.O.
Resistance (μΩ) Wheen testing circuiit resistance: DO
D NOT directlyy
clam
mp onto the spriings when injec cting current.
25kA ≤35
5 ≤4
45
26.3kA ≤35
5 ≤4
45
31.5kA ≤20
0 ≤3
35
40kA ≤15
5 ≤3
30
Wheen testing circuiit resistance: cllamp directly onto

the finger cluster be
etween the sprrings as shown.
Fig. 4-1: Finger Cluster Warning

W
Mechanism Inspectiion Check

Carefully inspect the mechan nism for any po
ossible loose
parts such as bolts, nuts, pin
ns and rings. Check
C for
excessive wea ar or damage to the breaker components.
c
Operate the breaker several times manuallly and
electrically. Ch
heck the closin
ng and openingg times to
verify that they
y are in accord
dance with acceeptable
limits. Refer to
o the technical parameters seections 2.3,
2.4 and 2.5 for rated times.
4.7 To
orque spec
cifications
T
Table 4-3: Torqu
ue Specification
ns
Nominal size
e and
Newton Mete
ers (Nm)
pitch
M5 x 0.80 6
M6 x 1.00 10
M7 x 1.00 18
M8 x 1.25 25
M10 x 1.50 50
M12 x 1.75 88
M14 x 2.00 141
Table 4-4: Inspection Process Chart
Section Inspection Item Criteria Inspection Method Corrective Action
Drive insulator, Clean with lint-free
No dirt and no
Insulation barriers, and stand- Visual inspection cloth or replace
cracking
off insulators cracked piece
Main circuit to AC High Potential Clean and retest or
Withstand
ground Test replace
Between main circuit AC High Potential Clean and retest or
Insulation Integrity Withstand
terminals Test replace
Control circuit to AC High Potential Clean and retest or
Withstand
ground Test replace
If integrity check is not

Proceed with
Vacuum Interrupters Adequate vacuum satisfactory, replace
integrity check
interrupter assembly
Power Elements
No burning or Replace if burned,

Primary disconnects damage or spring Visual inspection damaged, eroded or
discoloration discolored
Shunt (Closing and

Smooth and correct Test closing and
Opening) release, Replace any defective
operation by control tripping of the circuit
including parts
power breaker twice
disconnects
Securely tied in Repair or tie as
Control Circuit Parts Wiring Visual inspection
proper place necessary
Tighten or replace if
Terminals Tight Visual inspection
necessary
Smooth, normal Replace brushes or
Motor Functional Test
operation motor
Tightness of No loose or missing Tighten or replace
Visual and tactile
hardware parts parts
Dust or foreign No dust or foreign
Visual check Clean as necessary
object object
Smooth operation
Contact Eaton rep. for
Operating Lubrication and no excessive Visual and tactile
recommendations
Mechanism wear
Deformation or No excessive Visual and Remove cause and/or
Excessive Wear deformation or wear operational replace parts
Correct per
Manual charging,
Manual Operation Smooth operation troubleshooting chart
closing, and tripping
6.9

4.8 Troubleshooting Chart
Symptom Inspection area Probable cause
Fail to Close
● No control power
（fuse blown or switch off）
● Secondary disconnect is not connected

Closing-spring
Motor Circuit
not charged ● Motor cut-off switch or its push lever is damaged
● Loose wire terminal connections
● Motor failure
● No control power, or its out of voltage range

（fuse blown or switch off, or wrong voltage applied)
● Secondary disconnects is not in service

Shunt Closing Release circuit,
when the plunger of the shunt ● Anti-pumping device is in service
does not pick up
● Shunt closing release failure

Closing-spring
charged but breaker
does not close ● The breaker is between service and test position
when it is in the switchgear
Mechanical Interlock, may

● The breaker is between service and test position
override the plunger of the shunt
when it is in the switchgear
close release may pick up
● Trip circuit is energized (trip free)

Closing spring is released, but
the breaker fails to close.
● Trip latch does not reset
Breaker does not
close when manually ● The breaker is between service and test position
Mechanical Interlock
pushing the close when it is in the switchgear
button

Symptom Inspection area Probable cause
Undesirable Close
● Shunt closing release circuit is energized

Control Circuit
● Auxiliary switch does not switch properly
Undesirable Close
● Close release latch(does not reset)
Mechanism
● Close button does not reset in time
Fail to Trip
● No control power, or its voltage is out of range

（fuse blown or switch off, or wrong voltage applied)
Shunt trip release circuit
● Secondary disconnect is not connected
Breaker does not trip
Mechanism ● Entire mechanism non functional
Vacuum Interrupter ● One or more welded
Undesirable Trip
● Shunt trip circuit is energized

Control Circuit
● Auxiliary switch does not switch properly
Undesirable Trip ● Trip latch is damaged
Mechanism ● Trip latch does not reset
● Manual trip push button “O” does not reset

5 Installation
n checks and
Fuunctionall Tests
W
WARNING
Before plac cing the circuit breaker in service,
s
follow the installation prrocedure given below
carefully. Not
N following thet procedure e can lead
Fig. 5-1: Pu
ull the round handle down
to a failure
e to uncover damage that maym have
resulted in faulty breakeer operation.
CAUTION
C
Any wiring instructions
i pre
esented in this document
must be folllowed preciselyy. Failure to do
o so could
cause permmanent equipme ent damage.
5.1 Iniitial Inspec

ction and Fig. 5-2: Pull out
o the handle with
w two hands
Opperation
Before attemp pting to put the circuit breakerr in service, it
should be exa amined carefully and operated d manually
and electrically three times. It is highly reco
ommended
that Section 3 (Receiving, ha andling & stora age) and
Section 5 (circcuit breaker description & ope erations) are
wed before procceeding with installation
closely review
into switchgeaar.
Fig. 5-3: Tu
urn the handle clockwise
c
5.2 Ma
anual Operration Che
eck
Withdraw the charging handle as shown in Fig. 5-1 &
Fig. 5-2. Charrge the closing spring by turning the
handle clockwwise, as shown in Fig. 5-3. Wh hen the
closing spring is charged, the e indicator of th
he spring
charged state (Fig. 3-4) turnss to “charged”.
Return the haandle to its orig
ginal resting pla
ace and
press the “closse button” (Fig. 5-4). The clos sing spring
becomes disccharged and the e breaker close es. Note the
indicator now reads “CLOSE E”. Now press the “open”
Fig. 5-4:
5 Close manu
ually
button (Fig. 5--5). The breakeer is now open and the
indicator readss “OPEN”.
After completing this check, leave the closing springs

“discharged” and
a the breake er contacts “ope
en” until
another checkk is ready to be
e performed. Ch heck the
breaker opera
ation three timees using this pro
ocedure.
Fig. 5
5-5: Open manu
ually
5.3 ameplate
Na CAUTION
N
Compare the circuit breaker nameplate info ormation Exammine the insidee of the cell beffore inserting or
with technical data in the tecchnical parameters sections mounting the breakker for excessivve dirt or anyth hing
2.3, 2.4 or 2.5
5. Also compare e the breaker with
w the that might interfere with the breakker travel or
breaker outline drawings and d switchgear drawings for insta
allation.
conformance and compatibility. In case of potential
p
discrepancy, contact
c your Eaaton representa
ative before
WARNING
installing the circuit
c breaker.
Extreme caution must
m be exerc
cised to ensure
that primary circu
uits are not energized while
checcks are perforrmed in the bre
eaker
com
mpartment. Failure to do so may
m result in
pers
sonal injury orr death.
The energy required by b a circuit breaker closing

operation is normally provided by ch harging the clossing
spring with
w a charging g motor. Make sure that the
charginng handle is insserted into the resting place inn the
front co
over. The closin ng spring can also
a be charged
manually as previously described. When W performinng
charginng, closing or oopening operatiions electricallyy,
observe e that the indiccation of the charging state to
Fig. 5-6: Nam
me Plate Label
confirm
m they are corre ect.
When testing
t a withdrrawable breake er electrically, it
should be done in the e TEST position n. To achieve the
5.4 Va
acuum Inte
errupter Inttegrity TEST position,
p the cirrcuit breaker must
m first be placed
in the cell
c structure with the shoot bo olt engaged an nd
Ch
heck the seccondary contaccts engaged. To o complete thiss
Clean all the insulating surfaaces of the polee units with a testing procedure, the e operator shou uld first be familiar
dry, lint free clloth and denatuured alcohol. Refer
R to with insserting and remmoving the circu uit breaker intoo and
section 4.4 aftter this action is
s completed. out of the cell structurre. When the circuit breaker
needs to t be racked innto switchgear, insert the rackking
handle onto the rackin ng coupling levver and rotate it
clockwiise for insertion n and countercclockwise for
5.5 Ins
sulation withdraawal. When the e circuit breaker has reached
“CONN NECTED” position during the racking processs, a
The primary in
nsulation for the
e vacuum interrrupters distincttive sound will bbe heard. Excessive force
need to be checked. Refer to o the procedure e in Table appliedd to the rackingg handle when the t circuit brea aker
4-1. This can be done by cloosing the circuitt breaker has reaached “CONNE ECTED” positio on could cause
and performinng a power freqquency voltage test. mechan nism damage.
After co he “closing springs”

ompleting this ccheck, leave th
5.6 Ma
ain Circuit Resistanc
ce Check discharrged, the breakker contacts “op
pen”, and the
Check the ma ain circuit resisttance. The resistance breaker in “TEST” possition until anotther check is re
eady
should not excceed the permiissible values. Record the to be performed.
obtained value es for future reference. Refer to Table 4-2
for value limits
s and procedurre.
Note: Do not apply test current to the sppring of

main contactt finger cluster. Refer to Fig
g. 4-1 for
finger clusterr location. Dam
mage can occ cur if this
process is noot followed coorrectly.
5.7 Ele
ectrical Op
perations Check
C
After going thrrough the previous steps, the e breaker is
ready to be op cally. It is preferred that this
perated electric
check be mad de with a withdrrawable breake er in a “Test”
position or dis
sconnected possition. A fixed breaker
b can
not be in the cell
c during this test.
5. Withdrawable type breakers cann
not perform
5.8 Ra
acking han
ndle “CLOSE” and “OPEN” operations be etween the TES
ST
The racking handle is used to t move withdra awable and SEERVICE positio
ons.
circuit breakerrs from the testt position to the
e service
position. 6. For withdrawable
w b
breakers with optional electriccal
magnettic interlock, the breaker cannnot finish the
“CLOSE” operation, unless
u the seco
ondary disconn nect
is conn
nected and the breaker is either at TEST or
SERVIC CE position.
7. As to
o other optionaal parts, such ass, Under Voltag ge
Release (UVR) trip de evice or an oveer current trip, you
y
must coonfirm their fun
nction based on n their system
Fig. 5-7: Rac
cking Handle design needs. Please e refer to your own
o specificatioons
when you
y ordered the e breaker.
Fig.
F 5-8: Inserted
d racking Handlle
5.9 Circuit Break

ker Interac
ction
with Switchggear
W-VACi circuiit breakers provvide a number of safety
interlocks. The
e following list can help confirrm the
breakers functtion properly.
W
WARNING
Never disaable any interlo
ocks. They aree intended
for proper and
a safe operattion. Failure to
o comply
vere personal injury
could result in death, sev
and/or property damage e due to the hazzardous
esent.
voltage pre
1. When the breaker

b is in the
e “CLOSED” sttate, the
operation of close cannot be e accomplished
d again until
“OPEN” opera ation has been completed.
2. When the breaker

b is in the
e “CLOSED” sttate and the
function of antti-pumping is on,
o the spring re
elease
cannot actuatee.
3. When the breaker

b is in the
e “CLOSED” sttate, it
cannot be racked into the sw witchgear from the TEST
e SERVICE possition.
position to the
4. Withdrawabble type breake

ers cannot be racked out
from the switc
chgear from the
e SERVICE pos sition to the
TEST positionn in the “CLOSE
ED” state.
5.10 IEC Standard Interlocks 5.12 Electromagnetic interlock
The IEC standards require that an interlock be The electromagnetic interlock shown in Fig. 5-11 is
provided either on the breaker and or in the gear to placed inside the breaker levering in cradle. It uses
prevent the user from removing the breaker improperly. signals from the circuit breaker to determine if it should
Eaton has three ways to solve this IEC interlock issue. be electrical engaged or not. When engaged, the
interlock will prevent the circuit breaker from being
racked in or out of its current position. The locking coil
5.11 Unitole UX Gear Door prevents the breaker from being closed, unless the
Interlocks secondary cable is inserted and thus the voltage
releases the locking coil, enabling the breaker to be
The Unitole UX switch gear has two interlocks included closed. This option is commonly used by OEM’s
within the gear as a standard. Breakers that are instead of using the Unitole UX Switchgear solution
ordered for use within the Eaton Unitole UX gear will shown in Fig. 5-9.
have a special levering in assembly that includes a
door interlock mounted on the breaker. The door
interlock is used to keep the W-VACi breaker from
being moved from the service position while the door of
the switchgear is open. The interlock also prevents the
W-VACi breaker from being racked into the switchgear
from the test position to the service position while the
door is open. The levering in cradle interlock functions
in the following way:
Fig. 5-11: Electromagnetic Interlock
When Unitole UX gear door closes, it pushes on the
lever (4). This intern moves the plate (3) and allows
access to the spindle to engage the worm gear. As the
cradle is racked-in, the hook (2) pivots around the pin
(1) and catches on a corresponding pin mounded on 5.13 Unique OEM Interlocks
the door, this locks the door closed when the breaker is OEM’s can create there own interlocks to work with the
in the service position. Eaton W-VACi breaker. The interlocks created must
make the complete solution to be in conformance to
The Unitole UX gear second interlock works with the IEC standards. Please refer all questions in regards to
Eaton W-VACi breaker secondary disconnect. It is a unique OEM solutions directly with the OEM supplier.
wire form that hooks over the secondary disconnect.
This prevents the secondary disconnect from coming
out of its position, when it is installed in the switch
gear. When the switch gear door is closed the roller
switch (6) is pressed down which causes the wire form
(5) to come down and press against the secondary
disconnect (7).
When the breaker is moved from the test position to

the service position, then the wire form (5) prevents the
secondary cable to be unplugged.
1
2
4
Fig. 5-9: Pull the round handle down
Fig. 5-10: Secondary Disconnect Interlock

6 Operation
W-VACi circuit breakers open and close primary HEAT SINK
circuits using Eaton vacuum interrupters (VI). The
device used to open and close the VI is the Universal
Mechanism Assembly (UMA). It is a modular TOP
assembly design. It is a self contained functional unit. CONDUCTOR
All W-VACi circuit breakers are operated by a front
mounted simple spring charged, stored energy VACUUM
mechanism (Figure 6-2). The stored energy INTERRUPTER
mechanism is normally charged by an electric motor, (Internal)
but also can be charged manually with a charging
handle.
BOTTOM
CONDUCTOR
6.1 Encapsulated Pole Units
The VI of the vacuum circuit breaker is incased in an
epoxy resin which is cast by means of Automatic
Pressure Gelation technology. This construction can
effectively protect the vacuum interrupter from external PUSH ROD
influences, including external force impact, polluted ASSEMBLY
environment and so on. The pole unit is mounted on
the back of circuit breaker frame. Fig. 6-1: Encapsulated Pole Unit (EPU) Structure
6.2 Electrical Circuit

Current flows into poles from one conductor, through
the VI and through an electrical connection, and flows
out the other conductor.
6.3 Operating Mechanism
WARNING 1
Keep hands and fingers away from the breaker's 5
internal parts while the breaker contacts are 2
closed or the closing springs are charged. The
breaker contacts may open or the closing
6
springs may discharge causing a serious injury.
3
Discharge the springs and open the breaker 7
before performing any breaker inspection or
repair.
4 8
The operating mechanism uses stored energy from the
closing spring (Fig. 6-2). The closing unit has one 9
shunt closing release and the opening unit is
composed of one or more shunt opening release Fig. 6-2: Universal Mechanism Assembly (UMA)
coil(s). Both have auxiliary switches and indicating
devices which are all installed in the circuit breaker 1. Closing Spring 6. Close Button
frame. Closing and opening buttons, the manual 2. Charge Indicator 7. Charging Handle
charging handle, spring charging state indicator, and 3. Operations Counter 8. Optional Shunt Opening Release Location
closed/open indicators are all front accessible. 4. Auxiliary Switches 9. Open Button
5. Motor

Closing Spring
1
Gearrs
2
3 Closing Spring
Signaling
4 Contacts
Fig. 6-3: Universal Mechhanism Assemb

bly (UMA) Fig
g. 6-4: Universall Mechanism Asssembly (UMA) Left
Right Siide View Side View
1. Motor 4. Shunt Opening Release
2. Close Button
n 5. Open Button
3. Shunt Closin
ng Release
6.4 Ch
harging
The energy reequired for a cirrcuit breaker closing is
provided by chharging a closing spring using g a charging
motor or manu w the charging handle.
ually charging with
When electrically charging, the
t output shafft of the
motor actuates a gear drive system. When n manually
charging, the gear
g driving syystem is actuateed through a
pinion gear that is attached to
t the charging g handle.
Once charged d, the indicator will display “CHHARGED”
and the motorr cutting switch will break the power
supply of the charging
c motorr. The circuit breaker
b is
now ready for closing.
6.5 Closing
The closing op peration is acco
omplished by either
e
manually presssing the “CLOS SE” button or byb remote
operation to actuate the shunt opening rele ease coil.
Once closed, the indicator will
w read “CLOSED” and the
circuit for the power
p supply to the motor is returned. At
the same time e the counter is
s actuated to pe erform the
counting functtion and the driiving linkage acctuates the
main auxiliaryy switch to transsfer states of th
he other
switches and sensors
s betweeen on and off. The 4 states
of the mechan nism can be se een in Figures 6-6
6 through
Figure6-9 on thet following pa age.
Fig. 6-5: M
Manual Charging
g Process
1 1
3
3
4 4
5 5
11 6 11 6
2 2
7 8 7 8
9 9
10
10
Fig. 6-6: Breaker Open and Closing Spring Fig. 6-7: Breaker Closed and Closing Spring
Discharged Discharged
1 1
3 3
2 2
5 5
11 6 6
8 11 8
4 7 4
9 7 9
10 10
Fig. 6-8: Breaker Open and Closing Spring Charged Fig. 6-9: Breaker Closed and Closing Spring Charged
1-Closing Spring 6-Cam Shaft

2-Closing Spring Lever 7-Main Roller
3-Spring Release D Shaft 8-Trip bar D Shaft
4-Close Roller
9-Trip Latch
5-Cam
10-Drive Shaft
11-Spring Release Latch

6.6 Opening
The opening operation is accomplished by either
manually pushing the “open” button or connecting the
external power supply to actuate the shunt opening
release coil. The breaker uses a hydraulic damper to
help absorb some of the opening force. Once the
breaker is open, the indicator will display “OPEN”.
6.7 Control Schemes

Refer to Fig. 6-10 for the W-VACi circuit breaker
diagram.
6.8 Selective Parts Configuration

The voltages for the secondary control circuit can be:
24-48-60-110-125-220-250 VDC and 120-220-230
VAC.
Configurations and electrical parameters for selective
parts are presented in the next few sections.
1
Rated Parameters of UMA Motor
Item Value
Rated
Ua (DC) 24-48-60-110-125-220-250 V
Voltage
Rated
Ua (AC) 110-120-220-230 V
Voltage
Voltage
85%-110% rated voltage
Range
Time for
≤15
Charging (S)
Rated Parameters of Releases1
Item Value
Rated
Ua (DC) 24-48-60-110-125-220-250 V
Voltage
Rated
Ua (AC) 110-120-220-230 V
Voltage
Rated
≤3 ≤2 ≤5 ≤5 ≤10
Current（A）
Voltage Shunt opening release：85%-110%；

Range* Shunt closing release：70%-110%；
Rated Parameters of Undervoltage Release1
Item Value
Rated
Ua (DC) 24-48-60-110-125-220-250 V
Voltage
Rated
Ua (AC) 110-120-220-230 V
Voltage
Operating 0-35%Ua:UVR operates, circuit breaker opens
Limits 70-110% Ua:UVR does not operate
Rated Parameters of Electromagnetic Interlock1
Item Value
Rated
Ua (DC) 24-48-60-110-125-220-250 V
Voltage
Rated
Ua (AC) 110-120-220-230 V
Voltage
Operating
85-110% Ua
Limits
Continuous DC=5 W
Power(Pc) AC=5 UA
1
Insulation voltage for all electronic parts is 2000 V 50/60 Hz
(for 1 min.)

Fig. 6-10: Control Schematic










7 Renewal parts
7.1 General
In order to minimize production downtime, it is
recommended that an adequate quantity of spare parts
be carried in stock. The quantity will vary from
customer to customer, depending upon the service,
severity and continuity requirements. Refer to Table 7-
1 for guidance.
7.2 Ordering Instructions

a.) Always specify the breaker rating information and
style number.
b.) Describe the item, provide the style number, and

specify the quantity required.
c.) Specify the control voltage for electrical

components.
d.) Specify the method of shipping desired.
e.) Send all orders or correspondence to the

appropriate Eaton representative.
7.3 Standard accessories

Table 7-1 Standard Accessories
Shunt Opening Release (ST1)

This device allows for remote opening control of the circuit breaker and can operate with both direct and
alternating current.
24 VDC / 8.9A 65A7002G01
48 VDC / 4.4A 65A7002G02
60 VDC / 4.3A 65A7002G13
110-125 VDC / 2.7A 65A7002G04
220-250 VDC / 1.5A 65A7002G06
110-120 VAC / 2.6A 65A7002G10
220-230 VAC / 1.4A 65A7002G12
Attributes
Ua (DC) 24-48-60-110-125-220-250 V
Ua (AC) 110-120-220-230 V
70…110% Ua (DC)
Operating Limits
85…110% Ua (AC)
Insulating voltage 2000 V 50/60 Hz (for 1 min.)

Shunt Closing Release (SR)
This device allows for remote closing control of the circuit breaker and can operate with both direct and
alternating current.
24 VDC / 8.9A 65A7004G01
48 VDC / 4.4A 65A7004G02
60 VDC / 4.3A 65A7004G13
110-125 VDC / 2.7A 65A7004G04
220-250 VDC / 1.5A 65A7004G06
110-120 VAC / 2.6A 65A7004G10
220-230 VAC / 1.4A 65A7004G12
Attributes
Ua (DC) 24-48-60-110-125-220-250 V
Ua (AC) 110-120-220-230 V
70…110% Ua (DC)
Operating Limits
85…110% Ua (AC)
Charging Motor (M) (40kA and below)

This device charges the mechanism closing springs electrically. In the event of a loss of power the
mechanism closing springs can be charged manually.
24 VDC / 7.2A 65A7013G01
48 VDC / 3.6A 65A7013G02
60 VDC / 2.8A 65A7013G13
110-125 VDC / 1.7A 65A7013G04
220-250 VDC / 1.0A 65A7013G06
110-120 VAC / 1.7A 65A7013G10
220-230 VAC / 0.8A 65A7013G12
Attributes 90 Watt 0.8A
Ua (DC) 24-48-60-110-125-220-250 V
Ua (AC) 110-120-220-230 V
Operating Limits 85…110% Ua

Breaker Au uxiliary Contaccts (S1 & S2)
Standard circuit breakers contain a 10A / 10B auxiliary switch. 6A / 6B
B contacts are used by the circuit
breaker, the
erefore 4A / 4B
B contacts are available
a for the
e end user.
24 VDC
V / 10.0A
48 VDC
V / 6.0A
60 VDC
V / 5.0A
110-12
25 VDC / 2.9A 65A7009G02
220-25
50 VDC / 1.7A
110-120 VAC / 14.5A
220-23
30 VAC / 9.5A
Attributes
A IEC Contact Class 1,, Rated Continuouss Current 10A, Brea
aking Capacity 440
0W
Insula
ating voltage 2000 V 50/60 Hz (for 1 min.)
Closing Sp pring Signaling g Contact (LS S1)

This device is used to signnal whether thee operating mechanism’s clossing spring is charged or disch
harged.
It uses a miicro-switch thatt allows remote
e signaling of th
he state of the closing spring..
24 VDC
V / 4.0A
48 VDC
V / 2.5A
60 VDC
V / 2.0A
110-12
25 VDC / 0.9A 65A7014G01
220-25
50 VDC / 0.4A
110-12
20 VAC / 9.5A
220-23
30 VAC / 5.0A
Attributes
A
Insula
ating voltage 2000 V 50/60 Hz (for 1 min.)
Position Co ontacts (S8 & S9)

Fitted in the
e levering-in asssembly, these contacts are u
used to identify if the circuit brreaker is in the
service, test, or disconneccted position.
24 VDC
V / 10.0A
48 VDC
V / 7.0A
60 VDC
V / 6.0A
110-12
25 VDC / 3.7A 65A7012G01
220-25
50 VDC / 0.9A
110-12
20 VAC / 5.0A
220-23
30 VAC / 2.5A
A
Attributes IEC Contact Class 1,, Rated Continuous
s Current 10A, Brea
aking Capacity 440
0W
Racking Ha andle
This device is used to man nually rack the circuit breakerr into the switch
hgear. One unit of this device
e can
be used for all of the circu
uit breakers on a particular site
e.
Racking Handle 65A7023G01

7.4 Optional accessories
Table 7-2 Optional Accessories
Shunt Opening Release #2 (ST2)

Like the shunt opening release, this device allows for remote opening control of the circuit breaker. It can be
supplied by a circuit completely independent from the shunt opening release #1.
24 VDC / 8.9A 65A7003G01
48 VDC / 4.4A 65A7003G02
60 VDC / 4.3A 65A7003G13
110-125 VDC / 2.7A 65A7003G04
220-250 VDC / 1.5A 65A7003G06
110-120 VAC / 2.6A 65A7003G10
220-230 VAC / 1.4A 65A7003G12
Attributes
Ua (DC) 24-48-60-110-125-220-250 V
Ua (AC) 110-120-220-230 V
70…110% Ua (DC)
Operating Limits
85…110% Ua (AC)
Mechanism Electromagnet Interlock (IC1)

This device protects the operating mechanism from being unsafely activated in the event that the control circuit is
not energized.
24 VDC 65A7019G01
48 VDC 65A7019G02
60 VDC 65A7019G13
110-125 VDC 65A7019G04
220-250 VDC 65A7019G06
110-120 VAC 65A7019G10
220-230 VAC 65A7019G12
Attributes
Ua (DC) 24-48-60-110-125-220-250 V
Ua (AC) 110-120-220-230 V
Operating Limits 85…110% Ua

DC= 5 W
Continuous Power (Pc)
AC= 5 VA
Undervoltage Release (UVR)
This device opens the circuit breaker when there is notable lowering or loss of its power supply. It can operate with
both direct and alternating current.
24 VDC 65A7006G01
48 VDC 65A7006G02
60 VDC 65A7006G13
110-125 VDC 65A7006G04
220-250 VDC 65A7006G06
110-120 VAC 65A7006G10
220-230 VAC 65A7006G12
Attributes
Ua (DC) 24-48-60-110-125-220-250 V
Ua (AC) 110-120-220-230 V
35-0% Ua: UVR operates, circuit breaker opens
Operating Limits
70-110% Ua: UVR does not operate
Fixed Circuit Breaker Interlock

This mechanical device is used to prevent a miss-closing of the circuit breaker by discharging the closing spring
when racking the breaker in or out. It is used on fixed circuit breakers that are converted to draw-out circuit
breakers by the customer
65A7020G01
12 / 17.5 kV all frames
24 kV 210 Pole Spacing
Fixed Circuit Breaker Interlock
65A7020G02
24 kV 275 Pole Spacing Only

8 Appendix
Use the following charts to verify that the circuit breaker is in the correct operational status and that the received circuit
breaker has the exact same equipment as ordered.
8.1 12 / 17.5 / 24 kV W–VACi Vacuum Circuit Breaker Operational Check List
Breaker Type: # of Operations at Start: ________
Reference
List Explanation Result
Section
1 Check the parts for any that are damaged/loose/distortion/missing 3.2
2 Operate manually-charged/close/open 4.3
3 Check insulation of main circuit and control circuit 4.5
4 Check resistance of main circuit 4.6
5 Check the nameplate 4.2
6 Operate electrical-charge/close/open 4.7
7 Check the chassis with breaker 3.2
8 The counter does not advance properly 5.2.2
# of Operations at End: ________
Signature: ____________________ Date：_________________________

8.2 W–VACi Vacuum Circuit Breaker Equipment Check List
Customer Name: Eaton Order:

Customer PO : Quantity:
Date of Delivery： YYYY_______ MM______ DD_____
Technical Parameters of Breaker
Type W-VACiR Fixed □ W-VACi Withdrawable □
Rated Voltage (kV) □12 □17.5 □24
Normal Current (A) □630 □800 □1250 □1600 □2000 □2500
Short Circuit
Breaking Current □20 □25 □26.3 □31.5 □40
(kA)
Pole To Pole (mm)*
□150 □210 □275
Distance
Technical Parameters of UMA Mechanism
Shunt Opening □24VD □48VD □60VD □110V □125V □220V □250V □110V □120V □220V □230V
Release (Ua) C C C DC DC DC DC AC AC AC AC
Shunt Opening □24VD □48VD □60VD □110V □125V □220V □250V □110V □120V □220V □230V
Release #2 (Ua) C C C DC DC DC DC AC AC AC AC
Shunt Closing □24VD □48VD □60VD □110V □125V □220V □250V □110V □120V □220V □230V
Release (Ua) C C C DC DC DC DC AC AC AC AC
□24VD □48VD □60VD □110V □125V □220V □250V □110V □120V □220V □230V
Charging Motor(Ua)
C C C DC DC DC DC AC AC AC AC
Additional Equipment
Under-Voltage □24VD □48VD □60VD □110V □125V □220V □250V □110V □120V □220V □230V
Release C C C DC DC DC DC AC AC AC AC
Mechanism
□24VD □48VD □60VD □110V □125V □220V □250V □110V □120V □220V □230V
Electromagnet
Interlock C C C DC DC DC DC AC AC AC AC
□Second Set Breaker of

□Racking Handle □ Unitole UX Gear Door Interlock
Auxiliary Contacts

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2 Product Summary ............................................................................................................. 6

3 Receiving, handling and storage ....................................................................................30

5 Installation checks and Functional Tests ......................................................................39

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2.1 Standards and Specifications

2.2 Technology Parameters

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Duration of Short Circuit(tk) sec 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3

Contact Closing Bounce Time ms ≤2 ≤2 ≤2 ≤2 ≤2 ≤2 ≤2 ≤2 ≤2 ≤2 ≤2 ≤2 ≤2 ≤2 ≤2 ≤2 ≤2 ≤2

Time Difference of Three Pole

Operating Sequence O-0.3s-CO-15s-CO

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Item Unit 17.5kV W-VACi

Voltage (Ur) kV 17.5 17.5 17.5

Duration of Short Circuit(tk) sec 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3

Contact Closing Bounce Time ms ≤2 ≤2 ≤2 ≤2 ≤2 ≤2 ≤2 ≤2 ≤2 ≤2 ≤2 ≤2 ≤2

Time Difference of Three Pole

Operating Sequence O-0.3s-CO-15s-CO

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Item Unit 24kV W-VACi

Normal Current(Ir) A 800 1600 2000 2500

Duration of Short Circuit(tk) sec 3 3 3 3

Frequency(fr) Hz 50/60 50/60 50/60 50/60

Short circuit Making

Contact Closing Bounce

DO Resistance1 µΩ ≤30 ≤30 ≤30 ≤30

Closing Time ms 30~70 30~70 30~70 30~70

Opening Time ms 40~60 40~60 40~60 40~60

Single Capacitor Bank

Mechanical Endurance Cycle 10k 20k 20k 20k

Electrical Endurance Cycle 10k 20k 20k 20k

Operating Sequence O-0.3s-CO-15s-CO

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Table 2-1: Operating Conditions

2.7 Breaker Description

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Fixed (F) or Withdrawable (W)

Rated Voltage (kV)

Table 2-2: List of Available Breaker Frames

630 25 150 205 12W-1 12 12F-1 21

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Fig. 2-2: 12kV Withdrawable W-VACi Circuit Breaker Frame 12W-1

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Fig. 2-3: 12kV Withdrawable W-VACi Circuit Breaker Frame 12W-2

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Fig. 2-4: 12kV Withdrawable W-VACi Circuit Breaker Frame 12W-3

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Fig. 2-5: 17.5 kV Withdrawable W-VACi Circuit Breaker Frame 17.5W-1

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Fig. 2-6: 17.5 kV Withdrawable W-VACi Circuit Breaker Frame 17.5W-2

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Fig. 2-7: 17.5 kV Withdrawable W-VACi Circuit Breaker Frame 17.5W-3

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Fig. 2-8: 24 kV Withdrawable W-VACi Circuit Breaker Frame 24W-1

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Fig. 2-9: 24 kV Withdrawable W-VACi Circuit Breaker Frame 24W-2

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Fig. 2-10: 24 kV Withdrawable W-VACi Circuit Breaker Frame 24W-3

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Fig. 2-11: 12kV Fixed W-VACi Circuit Breaker Frame 12F-1

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