Vacuum Contactors

Rated Voltage : 415V to 12kV

Rated STC : upto 10kA for 1Sec
PFHV / Impulse: upto 38kV/95kVp
Capacitive Switching Current : upto 200A
Inductive/Resistive Switching Current : upto 1000A

Applications
Reactor Switching Capacitor Switching
(Reactive Power Compensation)
Transformer Switching
Motor Switching (Soft Starter, Liquid Rotor Starters,
Resistance Switching (Neutral Grounding of
Pumping Stations, FLP/NFLP Cranes FWD-REV in
Generators, Heaters, Ventilation System, Melting
Mines, Lift Hoists)
Furnace)
Features & Types

Salient Features
Low Voltage Vacuum Contactor and Medium Voltage Vacuum
Contactor
Wide range - Rated Voltage 415V-12kV, Rated Current upto 1000A,
STC upto 10kA for 1Sec., AC-4 Duty Compliant
VC with higher BIL i.e. PFHV-38kVrms & Impulse-95kVp available
for high altitude requirements
Flexibility to configure VC in case of change in control voltage even
at site without changing control coils
Option for selecting No. of Poles i.e. 1/2/3 & Latching Mode i.e.
Electrical / Mechanical, for specific applications like Neutral
Grounding, Soft Starters etc.
Epoxy Encapsulated VI Pole enables Higher Insulation & makes VC
Compact & Cost effective to integrate
Low chopping current – No requirement of surge suppressor for
inductive switching over voltages
Comes with smart & ready to use Voltage Control Card – Less
control wiring & improved Customer Convenience
Very high reliability due to minimum no. of dynamic components in
VC Mechanism
High mechanical and electrical life & Low maintenance
Rugged structure for higher reliability in harsh dusty-corrosive
atmosphere
In-House R&D enables continuous improvement & development of
VC
Fully Type Tested
Certified with latest QMS (ISO 9001-2008), EMS (ISO 14001-
2004) & OHSAS (BS 18001-2007)
VCs compliant to latest IEC: 60947 & IEC 62271-106

Low Voltage Vacuum Contactor

Power
Model Nos.: VC-630-3A VC-1000-3A Terminals

Type Details Vacuum

Interrupters
Mechanism Type 630A 1000A
Electrical Latch Auxiliary
(Solenoid to Close-Open & VC-630-3A VC-1000-3A Contact
Assembly
Hold)

Mechanism
Ordering Information – 1. Rated Voltage, Rated Current, STC
Assembly
Rating, 2. Control Voltage, 3. Application Details (Inside
Enclosure)

MEDIUM VOLTAGE VACUUM CONTACTOR

Model Nos.: MVC-400 MVC-400D MVC-400S CS-VP11 CS-VP11D CS-VP11S
Model Nos.: MVC-400L MVC-400LD MVC-400LS CS-VP11L CS-VP11LD CS-VP11LS

Type Details Epoxy Cast Vacuum

Interrupter Pole Unit
No. of
Mechanism Type 7.2kV 12kV
Poles
Electrical Latch 3 MVC-400 CS-VP11 Power Terminals
(Solenoid to Close-Open 2 MVC-400D CS-VP11D
& Hold) 1 MVC-400S CS-VP11S
Mechanical Latch Mechanism And
3 MVC-400L CS-VP11L Auxiliary Contact
(Solenoid to Close-Open 2 MVC-400LD CS-VP11LD Assemblies
& Mechanical Latch to
Hold) 1 MVC-400LS CS-VP11LS
Auxiliary Limit
Ordering Information – 1. Rated Voltage, Rated Current, STC Rating, Switch

2. No. of Poles, 3. Latch Mode, 4. Control Voltage, 5. Application

Details
Technical Data Sheet

DETAILS SUB-DETAILS

LTVC MVVC - 7.2kV MVVC- 12kV

VC-630-3A VC-1000-3A MVC-400 MVC-400L CS-VP11 CS-VP11 (HBIL) CS-VP11L
Rated Voltage (kV) 0.69 0.69 6.6 6.6 11 11 11
Highest System Voltage
1 1 7.2 7.2 12 12 12
(kV)
Current (A) 630 1000 400 400 400 400 400
Basic Frequency (Hz) 50/60 50/60 50/60 50/60 50/60 50/60 50/60
Ratings
STC (kArms for 1S) 6 6 9 9 9/10 9/10 9/10
Solenoid to Solenoid to Solenoid to Solenoid to Close- Solenoid to Solenoid to Solenoid to Close-
Mechanism Close-Open & Close-Open & Close-Open & Open & Mechanical Close-Open & Close-Open & Open & Mechanical
Hold Hold Hold Latch to Hold Hold Hold Latch to Hold
Resistive / Inductive
Load Switching Current 630 1000 400 400 400 400 400
Application (A)
Based
Ratings Capacitive Load (Single
Bank) Switching Current NA NA 100 100 200 200 200
(A)
Standards Applicable Reference IEC:60947 IEC:60947 IEC:62271-106 IEC:62271-106 IEC:62271-106 IEC:62271-106 IEC:62271-106
Make- Making Current (kArms) 6.3 10 4 4 4 4 4
Break
Rating Breaking Current (kA) 5 8 3.2 3.2 3.2 3.2 3.2
Dry PFHV
Basic 3 3 20 20 28 38 28
(kVrms for 1 minute)
Insulation
Level Impulse Voltage
12 12 60 60 75 95 75
(kVp, 1.2/50µS)
Timings Closing Time 115 115 115 115 115 115 115
(mS) Opening Time 50 50 50 50 50 50 50
NO+NC 4+4 4+4 4+4 4+4 3+3 3+3 3+3
Auxiliary
Contacts Rated Voltage / Current 500/16 500/16 500/16 500/16 500/16 500/16 500/16
(V/Arms)
Control Rated AC 110/220 110/220 110/220 110/220 110/220 110/220 110/220
Voltage (V) Rated DC NA NA 110/220 110/220/24/48 110/220 110/220 110/220/24/48
No. of Coil Close 1 1 2 2 2 2 2
in each VC Trip NA NA NA 1 NA NA 1
Closing 110V AC/DC & 24V DC NA NA Parallel Parallel Parallel Parallel Parallel
Coil
Connection 220V AC/DC & 48V DC NA NA Series Series Series Series Series
Pick-up
110V 1200 1200 1200 1200 1200 1200 1200
220V 1200 1200 1200 1200 1200 1200 1200
24V NA NA 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000
Closing 48V NA NA 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000
Coil Burden
(W) Holding
110V 500 500 250 250 250 250 250
220V 500 500 250 250 250 250 250
24V NA NA NA 250 NA NA 250
48V NA NA NA 250 NA NA 250
Pick-up
Tripping 110V NA NA NA 700 NA NA 700
Coil Burden 220V NA NA NA 700 NA NA 700
(W) 24V NA NA NA 500 NA NA 500
48V NA NA NA 500 NA NA 500
Weight (kg) Gross Weight 23 23 25 30 35 37 50
Overall H H 285 285 325 325 400 425 400
Dimensions W 220 220 215 325 250 250 365
W D
(mm) D 260 260 415 415 510 510 510
Packing H H 330 330 425 425 525 525 525
Dimensions W 330 330 320 375 360 360 415
W D
(mm) D 330 330 525 540 640 640 660
Mounting W 170 170 327 327 365 365 365
Dimensions W
(mm) D D 222 222 162.5 162.5 172 172 172

Note:
1. VCs are suitable for INDOOR application only 4. MVVC Closing Coils are NOT suitable for continuous Rated control Voltage
2. Use of separate phase barriers for 3-Pole MVVC is must 5. VC Aux Contacts are NOT suitable for DC breaking. Hence DO NOT use for coil
3. MVVC Coils are suitable for DC control supply only. Bridge Rectifier or VCC is current breaking
required for AC control supply at site 6. Dimensions above are indicative. Specific GAD to be referred before engineering
About CG Vacuum Contactors
With the increase in regular faults & complicacies in using conventional
contactors, reliability for Load Control & Switching System became an area
of concern. To avoid these issues with conventional contactors, Vacuum
technology is becoming an increasingly viable alternative for reducing
downtime.
In alignment with CG’s legacy to build market leadership through SMART
Solutions, CG-Aurangabad developed pioneering concept of Vacuum
Contactors (VC) with Epoxy Encapsulated Vacuum Interrupters (VI).
CG is a market leader in Vacuum Interrupter Technology in India and a major
global player. VI is the ‘heart’ of VC and use of own make vacuum interrupters
in VC gives CG an added advantage.
CG commenced manufacturing of Vacuum Contactors in the year 2001-02
at Aurangabad. Since then over 20,000 CG make VCs ranging from 415V
to 12kV are in service & providing reliable, safe and maintenance free
Switching Solution to various Industries & Utilities within & outside India.
Vacuum Contactor Technology
A “Vacuum Contactor” is a “Switching device” that “makes and breaks”
the electrical current inside a chamber called “Vacuum Interrupter Tube”
(VI).
A Vacuum Interrupter is a sealed-off device with a level of vacuum
>10-5 torr.
During breaking arc is established between fixed & moving contacts of
VI. At current zero the arc ceases & the circuit voltage is isolated
internally by rapidly improved dielectric strength between fixed & moving
contacts.
The special contact material used in the VI, ensure low chopping current
& switching over voltage, thus enhances the life of connected load. Viz.
Motors, Transformers, Capacitors etc.
FIXED ELECTRODE

VACUUM SEAL CUP

METALISED CERAMIC

ARC SHIELD

ELECTRICAL CONTACTS

RETAINER SHIELD

CONTACT RETAINER

VACUUM SEAL CUP

ANTI TWIST BUSH

MOVING ELECTRODE

CG Power & Industrial Solutions Limited

( Formerly CROMPTON GREAVES LIMITED. )
Vacuum Interrupters Division
D-2, M.I.D.C. Waluj, Aurangabad. Pin - 431 136 India.
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Note: Information mentioned in this catalogue are subject to change without any prior notice. Cat. No. CGVC-121 (02/16/5K) / Sangam