24 kV VE24 encapsulated pole vacuum circuit breaker

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VE24 vacuum circuit breaker
Product overview

VE24 vacuum circuit breaker Contents

Description Page
VE24 vacuum circuit breaker
Product overview ................................................................ 1
Spring operating mechanism data .......................................... 3
Technical data .......................................................................... 4
Dimensions ............................................................................. 6
Wiring diagram ........................................................................ 7
VE24 vacuum circuit breaker models ...................................... 8

VE24 vacuum circuit breaker

Product description
Built upon Eaton's heritage of
vacuum technology, the VE24
vacuum circuit breaker series is
24kV 3-phase indoor vacuum
circuit breakers integrated with
an encapsulated pole, from
630A to 3150A and 25kA to
31.5kA with rated frequency 50
- 60Hz.
VE24 series is designed to
achieve control and protection
for medium voltage equipment
and applications in industrial,
mining and utility industries. By
adopting APG technology, the
encapsulated pole unit protects
the VI and other components of
the main circuit from physical
impact, dust and condensation,
thereby making it ideal for
operation less than ideal
ambient conditions. The
draw-out design equipped with
dedicated cassette is also
available.
Certificates
• GB 1984-2003 High-voltage
AC circuit breakers
• JB 3855-1996 3.6-40.5 kV
Indoor AC HV vacuum circuit
breaker
• DL/T 403-2000 HV vacuum
circuit breaker, rated voltage
12kV to 40.5kV
• IEC 62271-100:2008 High-volt-
age switchgear and control-
gear – Part 100: Alternat-
ing-current circuit-breakers
Operating conditions
• Ambient temperature: -40°C
to +40°C
• Ambient humidity:
Daily average relative
humidity: ≤95%
Monthly average relative
humidity: ≤90%
Daily average vapor
pressure: ≤2.2×103Mpa
Monthly average vapor
pressure: ≤1.8×103Mpa
• Altitude: <1000 m
• Seismic intensity: < Magni-
tude 8
Features
• APG process used in VE24
series to seal the vacuum
interrupter and circuit into the
insulation cylinder enhances
dielectric strength greatly,
makes the VE24 perfect choice
for harsh environment.
• Highly reliable vacuum circuit
breaker with superior breaking
capability. No maintenance
needed for key components.
• The proven spring operating
mechanism provides stable
performance and excellent
anti-corrosion performance,
therefore needing less
maintenance within its life
cycle.
• Type tests are conducted-ac-
cording to GB standard:
electrical endurance: E2;
Mechanical endurance: M2;
breaking capacitive current:
C2.
• Consistency in dimension and
pre-engineering tests in
switchgear in plants guaran-
tees interchangeability.
• Mechanical operation in
routine tests ensure the
stability of product perfor-
mance.

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Application areas
• Chemical industry
• Petroleum industry
• Piping industry
• Offshore mining
• Shipbuilding
• Paper manufacturing
• Opencast coal mine
• Substation
• Cement industry
• Automotive industry
• Power plant
• Textile and food industries
• Metallurgical industry
VE24 vacuum circuit breaker
requires almost no relevant
maintenance
Simple structure design of VE24
series minimizes fault occur-
rence, simplifies routine
maintenance. Positive indication
of the circuit breaker operating
status is provided on the front
panel of the circuit breaker for
easy visual verification.
The encapsulated pole unit
(EPU) used in VE24 series
circuit breakers ensures
reliability in operation of
vacuum interrupter (VI) and
other key components. The EPU
of VE24 has following features:
• A vacuum interrupter with
lower contact resistance is
used. Main circuit resistance
is 10-20% lower than for
compound insulation, thus
improves temperature rising
conditions from the heat
source.
• The main circuit is protected
by EPU from dust accumula-
tion which can result in the
deterioration of heat dissipa-
tion.
Optional accessories
Charging handle
VE24 vacuum circuit breaker
Product overview
• The main circuit is encapsu- Ideal for medium voltage
lated by epoxy resin, whereby control and protection in
the current-carrying compo- medium voltage power supply
nents won’t be exposed to and distribution system
temperature fluctuations or
• The VE24 is equipped with • The circuit breakers with
oxidization which can result in
superior spring charging electric charging operating
the deterioration of heat
mechanism, utilizes modular mechanism have complemen-
dispersion.
design that is offering tary spring charging motor,
• The main circuit is encapsu-
optimized mechanism main shunt release, trip free relay,
lated by epoxy resin, ensuring
parts distribution, simpler and auxiliary switch for spring
that the connecting compo-
structure and more reliable charging motor release.
nents won’t loosen due to
performance. The whole • The following accessories are
mechanical operations,
mechanism is composed by offered as needed: undervolt-
long-time use or temperature
three modules: charging, age releases, overcurrent
changes, thus avoiding
closing, opening. Assembly relays, etc..
overheating issues.
and maintenance of these
• The number of components
three parts are very simple.
of the main circuit is only
The spring charging mecha-
40-50% of that of composite
nism composed by ratchet
insulation type circuit
wheel mechanism, oscillator
breakers, which optimizes the
and closing spring is compact
control of phase and polarity
and smart. The operating
spacing between the contact
mechanism is usually
arms and tulip contacts and
equipped with manual
improves the contact head
charging device and electric
centering and contacting.
charging device, enabling
• The heat dissipating compo-
automatic reclosing function.
nents of the large current
• The circuit breakers with
EPU use epoxy coating
manual charging operating
process to control insulation.
mechanism are equipped
Thus, larger heat dissipating
with manual opening and
components with a broader
closing operation buttons,
radiating surface are used to
breaking position indicator
improve heat dispersion.
and spring mechanism
• The main circuit is encapsu-
charging status indicator,
lated by epoxy resin, so as to
switch operations counter,
guard against the possibility
shunt release auxiliary switch,
of small parts and other
position and fault signals,
foreign material left over from
etc..
the installation and commis-
sioning stage and provides
protection against the ingress
of water during operation,
thus preventing possible
short circuit or arcing events.
Trolly handle Lifter
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Spring operating mechanism data

Spring operating mechanism data

Technical data of stored energy motor
Name Specification
Rated operating voltage (V) AC, DC110 AC, DC220
Motor rated input power (W) 65 (80 above 2500A) 65 (80 above 2500A)
Normal operating voltage range 85%-110% of rated operating voltage 85%-110% of rated operating voltage
Stored energy time at rated operating voltage (s) ≤ 15 ≤ 15

Technical data of closing coil

Name Specification
Rated operating voltage (V) AC, DC110 AC, DC220
Closing coil rated operating current (A) 2.0 1.0
Opening coil rated operating current (A) 1.8 0.9
Normal operating voltage range Closing: 80%-110% of rated operating voltage
Opening: 65%-120% of rated operating voltage. Will not open when below 30% rated operating voltage

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Technical data

VE24 vacuum circuit breaker technical data (for 210 mm distribution panel)
Name Unit Parameters

Rated voltage kV 24 24
Rated frequency Hz 50 50
Rated short-time power frequency withstand voltage (1 min) kV 65 (phase-to-ground, phase-to-phase); 79 (gap) 65 (phase-to-ground, phase-to-phase); 79 (gap)
Rated lightning impulse withstand voltage kV 125 (phase-to-ground, phase-to-phase); 145 (gap) 125 (phase-to-ground, phase-to-phase); 145 (gap)
Rated current A 630/1250 630/1250
Rated short-time withstand current (4s) kA 25 31.5
Rated peak withstand current kA 63 80
Rated short-circuit breaking current kA 25 31.5
Rated short-circuit making current kA 63 80
Rated short-circuit operating sequence O-0.3s-CO-180s-CO O-0.3s-CO-180s-CO
Conduction circuit resistance per phase μȍ ≤60 (630A) ≤50 (1,250A)
Average closing speed m/s 0.8~1.2 0.8~1.2
Average opening speed m/s 1.1~1.7 1.1~1.7
Closing time ms 35~70 35~70
Opening time ms 20~50 20~50
Contact closing bounce time ms ≤2 ≤2
Three phase opening/closing asynchronism ms ≤2 ≤2
Pole center distance mm 210 210
Permissible wear for movable and fixed contacts mm 3 3
Mechanical lifespan cycles 10000 10000

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Technical data

VE24 vacuum circuit breaker technical data (for 275mm distribution panel)
Name Unit Parameters

Rated voltage kV 24 24
Rated frequency Hz 50 50
Rated short-time power frequency withstand voltage (1 min) kV 65 (phase-to-ground, phase-to-phase); 79 (gap) 65 (phase-to-ground, phase-to-phase); 79 (gap)
Rated lightning impulse withstand voltage kV 125 (phase-to-ground, phase-to-phase); 145 (gap) 125 (phase-to-ground, phase-to-phase); 145 (gap)
Rated current A 630/1250 630/1250/1600/2000/2500/3150
Rated short-time withstand current (4s) kA 25 31.5
Rated peak withstand current kA 63 80
Rated short-circuit breaking current kA 25 31.5
Rated short-circuit making current kA 63 80
Rated short-circuit operating sequence O-0.3s-CO-180s-CO O-0.3s-CO-180s-CO
Conduction circuit resistance per phase μȍ ≤60 (630A) ≤50 (1,250A)
≤35 (1600-2,000A) ≤25 (above 2500A)
Average closing speed m/s 0.8~1.2 0.8~1.2
Average opening speed m/s 1.1~1.7 1.1~1.7
Closing time ms 35~70 35~70
Opening time ms 20~50 20~50
Contact closing bounce time ms ≤2 ≤2
Three phase opening/closing asynchronism ms ≤2 ≤2
Pole center distance mm 275 275
Permissible wear for movable and fixed contacts mm 3 3
Mechanical lifespan cycles 10000 10000

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Dimensions

VE24 vacuum circuit breaker dimensions

Eaton Power

Distribution panel Rated short-circuit breaking

width(mm) Rated current (A) current (kA) P A B C D F G J K N R S T

800 630 25 210 638 652 640 650 685 Ø35 325 745 737 655 277 40
800 630 31.5 210 638 652 640 650 705 Ø35 345 745 757 655 277 40
800 1250 25 210 638 652 640 650 685 Ø49 325 745 737 655 277 40
800 1250 31.5 210 638 652 640 650 705 Ø49 345 745 757 655 277 40
1000 630 25 275 838 852 840 850 685 Ø35 325 745 737 655 377 40
1000 630 31.5 275 838 852 840 850 705 Ø35 345 745 757 655 377 40
1000 1250 25 275 838 852 840 850 685 Ø49 325 745 737 655 377 40
1000 1250 31.5 275 838 852 840 850 705 Ø49 345 745 757 655 377 40
1000 1600~2000 31.5 275 838 852 840 850 705 Ø79 345 735 757 685 377 0
1000 2500~3150 31.5 275 838 852 840 850 781 Ø109 345 735 825 685 377 0

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Motor circuit Closing circuit Locking circuit Opening circuit

Wiring diagram

VE24 vacuum circuit breaker wiring diagram

VE24 vacuum circuit breaker

Overcurrent trip (phase A) Overcurrent trip (phase C) Overcurrent trip (phase B)

S9: Auxiliary switch (when circuit breaker is in the service position) HQ: Closing coil
S8: Auxiliary switch (when circuit breaker is in the test position) TQ: Opening coil
S2: Auxiliary switch R0-R1: Resistance
S1: Auxiliary switch (switched on after the closing spring is charged) Y7-Y9: Indirect overcurrent release coil
QF: Auxiliary switch (switched during closing or opening operation) (optional)
Y1: Locking coil (optional)

V2-V4: Bridge rectifier (off for DC)

M: Spring charging motor
JP1-JP11: Jumper
K0: Anti-pumping relay (optional)

Note:
1. In the figure, the circuit breaker is in the test position, is open and is not storing energy.
2. For DC power supply, the polarities in the dash box should be consistent.
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VE24 vacuum circuit breaker selection guide

VE24 vacuum circuit breaker selection guide

Distribution panel width (mm) Breaker phase spacing (mm) Rated short-circuit breaking current (kA) Rated operating current (A)
800 210 25 □630 □1250
31.5 □630 □1250
1000 275 25 □630 □1250
31.5 □630 □1250 □1600 □2000 □2500 □3150

Spring operating mechanism parameters

Name Parameters

Opening power supply (V) □ DC110 □ AC110 □ DC220 □ AC220

Closing power supply (V) □ DC110 □ AC110 □ DC220 □ AC220
Stored energy motor power supply (V) □ DC110 □ AC110 □ DC220 □ AC220

Optional configurations (standard option includes trip free device. Please note if the trip free device has to been canceled)
Name Parameters

□ Overcurrent release □ 2 overcurrent □ 3 overcurrent □A

□ Closing latch □V
□ Position latch □V
□ Cancel tripping prevention
□ Undervoltage release □V
□ Operating handle □ Quantity required