Eaton W-VACi User manual

User manual W-VACi
W-VACi 12 / 17.5 / 24 kV IEC Vacuum Circuit Breakers

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Table of contents
1Safety.................................................................................................................................... 5
1.1 Safety precautions................................................................................................................................5
1.2 Safety practices....................................................................................................................................5
2Product Summary................................................................................................................ 6
2.1 Standards and Specifications ...............................................................................................................6
2.2 Altitude Correction Factor.....................................................................................................................6
2.3 Technology Parameters........................................................................................................................6
2.4 Technical Parameters 12 kV W-VACi IEC Circuit Breaker....................................................................7
2.5 Technical Parameters 17.5 kV W-VACi IEC Circuit Breaker.................................................................9
2.6 Technical Parameters 24 kV W-VACi IEC Circuit Breaker..................................................................11
2.7 Operating Conditions..........................................................................................................................12
2.8 Breaker Description ............................................................................................................................12
2.9 Outline and Dimensions......................................................................................................................13
3Receiving, handling and storage..................................................................................... 36
3.1 Receiving............................................................................................................................................36
3.2 Handling..............................................................................................................................................36
3.3 Storage...............................................................................................................................................36
3.4 Lifting of Circuit Breakers....................................................................................................................37
3.5 W-VACiCircuit Breaker Weights ........................................................................................................37
3.6 Photographic Description....................................................................................................................38
4Inspection........................................................................................................................... 40
4.1 Inspection ...........................................................................................................................................40
4.2 Frequency of Inspection .....................................................................................................................40
4.3 Inspection Process .............................................................................................................................40
4.4 Vacuum Interrupter Integrity Test .......................................................................................................40
4.5 Insulation Inspection...........................................................................................................................40
4.6 Main Circuit Resistance Check...........................................................................................................41
Mechanism Inspection Check .......................................................................................................................41
4.7 Torque specifications..........................................................................................................................41
4.8 Troubleshooting Chart ........................................................................................................................43
5Circuit Breaker Description and Operations .................................................................. 45
5.1 Initial Inspection and Operation ..........................................................................................................45
5.2 Manual Operation Check....................................................................................................................45
5.3 Nameplate ..........................................................................................................................................46
5.4 Vacuum Interrupter Integrity Check ....................................................................................................46
5.5 Insulation ............................................................................................................................................46
5.6 Main Circuit Resistance Check...........................................................................................................46
5.7 Electrical Operations Check................................................................................................................46
5.8 Racking handle...................................................................................................................................47
5.9 Circuit Breaker Interaction with Switchgear ........................................................................................47
5.10 IEC Standard Interlocks.................................................................................................................48
5.11 UX Switchgear Door Interlocks......................................................................................................48
5.12 Electromagnetic Interlocks.............................................................................................................48
5.13 Unique OEM Interlocks..................................................................................................................48
6Operation............................................................................................................................ 49
6.1 Encapsulated Pole Units.....................................................................................................................49

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6.2 Electrical Circuit..................................................................................................................................49
6.3 Operating Mechanism.........................................................................................................................49
6.4 Charging.............................................................................................................................................50
6.5 Closing................................................................................................................................................50
6.6 Opening..............................................................................................................................................52
6.7 Control Schemes................................................................................................................................52
6.8 Selective Parts Configuration..............................................................................................................52
7Renewal parts .................................................................................................................... 64
7.1 General...............................................................................................................................................64
7.2 Ordering Instructions ..........................................................................................................................64
7.3 Standard accessories .........................................................................................................................64
7.4 Optional accessories ..........................................................................................................................67
8Appendix ............................................................................................................................ 69
8.1 12 / 17.5 / 24 kV W–VACi Vacuum Circuit Breaker Operational Check List .......................................69
8.2 W–VACi Vacuum Circuit Breaker Equipment Check List....................................................................70

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

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2 Product Summary
The purpose of this book is to provide instructions for
the unpacking, storage, installation, operation and
inspection of W-VACiIEC vacuum circuit breakers for
qualified personnel. Reliable control and protection of
short circuit current can be achieved through the
application of W-VACivacuum 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 Altitude Correction Factor
The main external insulation of the 12 / 17.5 / 24 kV W-
VACivacuum circuit breakers is air. The insulation
capabilities of air change relative to altitude above sea
level. Customers should always consider this
phenomenon when designing / specifying new
switchgear installations. Eaton uses and specifies a
correction factor (Ka) to address this phenomenon. This
correction factor is shown in Figure 2.2A. The source
is the IEC 62271-1 standard. One factor that is not
hindered by this property is the internal insulation of
the vacuum interrupters.
2.3 Technology Parameters
Charts on the following pages include all technical
parameters for the IEC standard 12 / 17.5 / 24kV W-
VACivacuum circuit breakers.
Ka= Correlates to the correction factor in regards to the altitude.
H = The value of Altitude (in meters).
M = A fixed value, in terms of power frequency, lighting impulse, and phase to phase switching impulse voltages; m=1.
Figure 2.2A: Altitude Correction Factor
ALTITUDE CORRECTION FACTOR- EXAMPLE
Installation altitude 3000 m
Operation at the rated voltage 17.5 kV
Power frequency withstand voltage 38 kV
Lightning impulse withstand voltage 95 kV
Correction Factor (Ka) obtained from graph 1.28
In this example, the above information would compute the
withstanding capabilities of the unit to be:
Power frequency withstand voltage equal to:
38 kV x 1.28 = 48.64 kV
Lightning impulse withstand voltage equal to:
95 kV x 1.28 = 121.60 kV
Focusing on the values determined above, it can be
concluded that this unit at 3000 m above sea level, with 17.5
kV of available service voltage must use a 24 kV rated
voltage breaker. The resulting breaker selection is due to
the 125 kV modified Lightning impulse requirement. The
minimum circuit breaker with the required capabilities for this
application is the 24kV circuit breaker, which also provides
the 50kA Power Frequency Withstand Voltage (see section
2.6, Technical Parameters 24 kV W-VACi IEC Circuit
Breaker). Referencing the above calculations, these values
are influenced by the Correction factor (Ka). The correction
factor (Ka) is obtained from the graph, by using the known
height above sea level (3000 m). The insulation levels must
also conform to a power frequency rating of 50 kV with a
125 kV lightning impulse withstand voltage.

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2.4 Technical Parameters 12 kV W-VACi IEC Circuit Breaker
Item
Unit
12kV W-VACi
Voltage (Ur)
kV
12
12
Normal Current(Ir)
A
630
800
1250
1600
2000
3150
630
800
1250
1600
2000
3150
Short-Time Withstand Current(Ik)
kA
25
25
25
25
25
25
26.3
26.3
26.3
26.3
26.3
26.3
Short Circuit Breaking Current(Isc)
kA
25
25
25
25
25
25
26.3
26.3
26.3
26.3
26.3
26.3
Duration of Short Circuit(tk)
sec
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
Short circuit Making Current(Ima)
kA
63/
65
63/
65
63/
65
63/
65
63/
65
63/
65
66/65
66/-
66/-
66/-
66/-
66/-
Contact Closing Bounce Time
ms
≤ 2
≤ 2
≤ 2
≤ 2
≤ 2
≤ 2
≤ 2
≤ 2
≤ 2
≤ 2
≤ 2
≤ 2
Time Difference of Three Pole Opening
and Closing
ms
≤ 2
≤ 2
≤ 2
≤ 2
≤ 2
≤ 2
≤ 2
≤ 2
≤ 2
≤ 2
≤ 2
≤ 2
Fixed Resistance1
µΩ
≤35
≤35
≤20
≤15
≤15
≤12
≤35
≤35
≤20
≤15
≤15
≤12
DO Resistance1
µΩ
≤45
≤45
≤35
≤30
≤30
≤25
≤45
≤45
≤35
≤30
≤30
≤25
Closing Time
ms
25~50
25~50
25~50
25~50
25~50
25~50
25~50
25~50
25~50
25~50
25~50
25~50
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
Closing Speed1
m/s
0.7~
1.3
0.7~
1.3
0.7~
1.3
0.7~
1.3
0.7~
1.3
0.7~
1.3
0.7~
1.3
0.7~
1.3
0.7~
1.3
0.7~
1.3
0.7~
1.3
0.7~
1.3
Opening Speed1
m/s
1.0~
1.7
1.0~
1.7
1.0~
1.7
1.0~
1.7
1.0~
1.7
1.0~
1.7
1.0~
1.7
1.0~
1.7
1.0~
1.7
1.0~
1.7
1.0~
1.7
1.0~
1.7
D.C. Component of Breaking Current(Idc)
%
29-35
29-35
29-35
29-35
29-35
29-35
29-35
29-35
29-35
29-35
29-35
29-35
Cable-Charging Breaking Current (C2)
A
25
25
25
25
25
25
25
25
25
25
25
25
Single Capacitor Bank Breaking Current
(C2)
A
400
-
-
-
-
-
400
-
-
-
-
-
Back to Back Capacitor Bank Breaking
Current (C1)
A
400
-
-
-
-
-
400
-
-
-
-
-
Pole to Pole Spacing (Center to Center)
mm
150
150
150
210
210
275
150
150
150
210
210
275
Upper to Lower Terminal Spacing
mm
205
205
275
310
310
310
205
205
275
310
310
310
Mechanical Endurance2
Cycle
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
Rated
Insulation
Level
Rated Lighting Impulse
Withstand Voltage(Up)
kV
28
28
Rated Power Frequency
Withstand Voltage(Ud)
kV
75
75
Operating Sequence
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Classification
E2-M2-S1
1: Testing configurations available upon request
2: 20K operations can be achieved on the 12kV, 25 kA Breaker

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Item
Unit
12kV W-VACi
Voltage (Ur)
kV
12
12
Normal Current(Ir)
A
630
800
1250
1600
2000
3150
1250
1600
2000
3150
Short-Time Withstand Current(Ik)
kA
31.5
31.5
31.5
31.5
31.5
31.5
40
40
40
40
Short Circuit Breaking Current(Isc)
kA
31.5
31.5
31.5
31.5
31.5
31.5
40
40
40
40
Duration of Short Circuit(tk)
sec
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
Short circuit Making Current(Ima)
kA
80/
83
80/
83
80/
83
80/
83
80/
83
80/
83
100/-
100/-
100/-
100/-
Contact Closing Bounce Time
ms
≤ 2
≤ 2
≤ 2
≤ 2
≤ 2
≤ 2
≤ 2
≤ 2
≤ 2
≤ 2
Time Difference of Three Pole Opening
and Closing
ms
≤ 2
≤ 2
≤ 2
≤ 2
≤ 2
≤ 2
≤ 2
≤ 2
≤ 2
≤ 2
Fixed Resistance1
µΩ
≤35
≤35
≤20
≤15
≤15
≤12
≤20
≤15
≤15
≤12
DO Resistance1
µΩ
≤45
≤45
≤35
≤30
≤30
≤25
≤35
≤30
≤30
≤25
Closing Time
ms
25~50
25~50
25~50
25~50
25~50
25~50
25~50
25~50
25~50
25~50
Opening Time
ms
40~60
40~60
40~60
40~60
40~60
40~60
40~60
40~60
40~60
40~60
Closing Speed1
m/s
0.7~
1.3
0.7~
1.3
0.7~
1.3
0.7~
1.3
0.7~
1.3
0.7~
1.3
0.7~
1.3
0.7~
1.3
0.7~
1.3
0.7~
1.3
Opening Speed1
m/s
1.0~
1.7
1.0~
1.7
1.0~
1.7
1.0~
1.7
1.0~
1.7
1.0~
1.7
1.0~
1.7
1.0~
1.7
1.0~
1.7
1.0~
1.7
D.C. Component of Breaking Current(Idc)
%
29-35
29-35
29-35
29-35
29-35
29-35
29-35
29-35
29-35
29-35
Cable-Charging Breaking Current (C2)
A
25
25
25
25
25
25
25
25
25
25
Single Capacitor Bank Breaking Current
(C2)
A
400
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Back to Back Capacitor Bank Breaking
Current (C1)
A
400
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Pole to Pole Spacing (Center to Center)
mm
150
150
150
210
210
275
150
210
210
275
Upper to Lower Terminal Spacing
mm
205
275
275
310
310
310
275
310
310
310
Mechanical Endurance2
Cycle
10k
10k
10k
10k
10k
10k
10k
10k
10k
10k
Electrical Endurance
Cycle
10k
10k
10k
10k
10k
10k
10k
10k
10k
10k
Rated
Insulation
Level
Rated Lighting Impulse
Withstand Voltage(Up)
kV
28
28
Rated Power Frequency
Withstand Voltage(Ud)
kV
75
75
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

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2.5 Technical Parameters 17.5 kV W-VACi IEC Circuit Breaker
Item
Unit
17.5kV W-VACi
Voltage (Ur)
kV
17.5
Normal Current(Ir)
A
630
800
1250
1600
2000
3150
Short-Time Withstand Current(Ik)
kA
25
25
25
25
25
25
Short Circuit Breaking Current(Isc)
kA
25
25
25
25
25
25
Duration of Short Circuit(tk)
sec
3
3
3
3
3
3
Frequency(fr)
Hz
50/60
50/60
50/60
50/60
50/60
50/60
Short circuit Making Current(Ima)
kA
63/
65
63/
65
63/
65
63/
65
63/
65
63/
65
Contact Closing Bounce Time
ms
≤ 2
≤ 2
≤ 2
≤ 2
≤ 2
≤ 2
Time Difference of Three Pole
Opening and Closing
ms
≤2
≤ 2
≤ 2
≤ 2
≤ 2
≤ 2
Fixed Resistance1
µΩ
≤35
≤35
≤20
≤15
≤15
≤12
DO Resistance1
µΩ
≤45
≤45
≤35
≤30
≤30
≤25
Closing Time
ms
25~50
25~50
25~50
25~50
25~50
25~50
Opening Time
ms
40~60
40~60
40~60
40~60
40~60
40~60
Closing Speed1
m/s
0.7~
1.3
0.7~
1.3
0.7~
1.3
0.7~
1.3
0.7~
1.3
0.7~
1.3
Opening Speed1
m/s
1.0~
1.7
1.0~
1.7
1.0~
1.7
1.0~
1.7
1.0~
1.7
1.0~
1.7
D.C. Component of Breaking
Current(Idc)
%
29-35
29-35
29-35
29-35
29-35
29-35
Cable-Charging Breaking Current (C2)
A
31.5
31.5
31.5
31.5
31.5
31.5
Single Capacitor Bank Breaking
Current (C2)
A
400
-
-
-
-
-
Back to Back Capacitor Bank Breaking
Current (C1)
A
400
-
-
-
-
-
Pole to Pole Spacing (Center to
Center)
mm
150
150
150
210
210
275
Upper to Lower Terminal Spacing
mm
205
205
275
310
310
310
Mechanical Endurance2
Cycle
10k
10k
10k
10k
10k
10k
Electrical Endurance
Cycle
10k
10k
10k
10k
10k
10k
Rated Insulation Level
Rated Lighting
Impulse
Withstand
Voltage(Up)
kV
38
Rated Power
Frequency
Withstand
Voltage(Ud)
kV
95
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, 25kA Breaker

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Item
Unit
17.5kV W-VACi
Voltage (Ur)
kV
17.5
17.5
Normal Current(Ir)
A
630
800
1250
1600
2000
3150
1250
1600
2000
3150
Short-Time Withstand Current(Ik)
kA
31.5
31.5
31.5
31.5
31.5
31.5
40
40
40
40
Short Circuit Breaking Current(Isc)
kA
31.5
31.5
31.5
31.5
31.5
31.5
40
40
40
40
Duration of Short Circuit(tk)
sec
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
Short circuit Making Current(Ima)
kA
80/
83
80/
83
80/
83
80/
83
80/
83
80/
83
100/-
100/-
100/-
100/-
Contact Closing Bounce Time
ms
≤ 2
≤ 2
≤ 2
≤ 2
≤ 2
≤ 2
≤ 2
≤ 2
≤ 2
≤ 2
Time Difference of Three Pole Opening
and Closing
ms
≤ 2
≤ 2
≤ 2
≤ 2
≤ 2
≤ 2
≤ 2
≤ 2
≤ 2
≤ 2
Fixed Resistance1
µΩ
≤35
≤35
≤20
≤15
≤15
≤12
≤20
≤15
≤15
≤12
DO Resistance1
µΩ
≤45
≤45
≤35
≤30
≤30
≤25
≤35
≤30
≤30
≤25
Closing Time
ms
25~50
25~50
25~50
25~50
25~50
25~50
25~50
25~50
25~50
25~50
Opening Time
ms
40~60
40~60
40~60
40~60
40~60
40~60
40~60
40~60
40~60
40~60
Closing Speed1
m/s
0.7~
1.3
0.7~
1.3
0.7~
1.3
0.7~
1.3
0.7~
1.3
0.7~
1.3
0.7~
1.3
0.7~
1.3
0.7~
1.3
0.7~
1.3
Opening Speed1
m/s
1.0~
1.7
1.0~
1.7
1.0~
1.7
1.0~
1.7
1.0~
1.7
1.0~
1.7
1.0~
1.7
1.0~
1.7
1.0~
1.7
1.0~
1.7
D.C. Component of Breaking Current(Idc)
%
29-35
29-35
29-35
29-35
29-35
29-35
29-35
29-35
29-35
29-35
Cable-Charging Breaking Current (C2)
A
31.5
31.5
31.5
31.5
31.5
31.5
31.5
31.5
31.5
31.5
Single Capacitor Bank Breaking Current
(C2)
A
400
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Back to Back Capacitor Bank Breaking
Current (C1)
A
400
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Pole to Pole Spacing (Center to Center)
mm
150
150
150
210
210
275
150
210
210
275
Upper to Lower Terminal Spacing
mm
205
275
275
310
310
310
275
310
310
310
Mechanical Endurance2
Cycle
10k
10k
10k
10k
10k
10k
10k
10k
10k
10k
Electrical Endurance
Cycle
10k
10k
10k
10k
10k
10k
10k
10k
10k
10k
Rated
Insulation
Level
Rated Lighting Impulse
Withstand Voltage(Up)
kV
38
38
Rated Power Frequency
Withstand Voltage(Ud)
kV
95
95
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, 25kA Breaker

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2.6 Technical Parameters 24 kV W-VACi IEC Circuit Breaker
Item
Unit
24kV W-VACi
Voltage (Ur)
kV
24
24
Normal Current(Ir)
A
630
800
1600
2000
2500
Short-Time Withstand Current(Ik)
kA
20
20
25
25
25
Short Circuit Breaking Current(Isc)
kA
20
20
25
25
25
Duration of Short Circuit(tk)
sec
3
3
3
3
3
Frequency(fr)
Hz
50/60
50/60
50/60
50/60
50/60
Short circuit Making Current(Ima)
kA
50/52
50/52
63/65
63/65
63/65
Contact Closing Bounce Time
ms
≤2
≤2
≤2
≤2
≤2
Time Difference of Three Pole Opening and
Closing
ms
≤2
≤2
≤2
≤2
≤2
Fixed Resistance1
µΩ
≤35
≤35
≤15
≤15
≤15
DO Resistance1
µΩ
≤45
≤45
≤30
≤30
≤30
Closing Time
ms
25~50
25~50
25~50
25~50
25~50
Opening Time
ms
40~60
40~60
40~60
40~60
40~60
Closing Speed1
m/s
0.7~1.3
0.7~1.3
0.7~1.3
0.7~1.3
0.7~1.3
Opening Speed1
m/s
1.0~1.7
1.0~1.7
1.0~1.7
1.0~1.7
1.0~1.7
D.C. Component of Breaking Current(Idc)
%
30
30
30
30
30
Cable-Charging Breaking Current (C2)
A
31.5
31.5
31.5
31.5
31.5
Single Capacitor Bank Breaking Current (C2)
A
-
-
-
-
-
Back to Back Capacitor Bank Breaking Current
(C1)
A
-
-
-
-
-
Pole to Pole Spacing (Center to Center)
mm
210
210
275
275
275
Upper to Lower Terminal Spacing
mm
310
310
310
310
310
Mechanical Endurance
Cycle
10k
10k
20k
20k
20k
Electrical Endurance
Cycle
10k
10k
20k
20k
20k
Rated Insulation
Level
Rated Power
Frequency Withstand
Voltage(Ud)
kV
50
50
50
50
50
Rated Lighting Impulse
Withstand Voltage(Up)
kV
125
125
125
125
125
Operating Sequence
O-0.3s-CO-15s-CO
Classification
E2-M2-S1
1: Testing configurations available upon request

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2.7 Operating Conditions
W-VACibreakers 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.
2.8 Breaker Description
12kV/17.5kV/24 kV
RATED VOLTAGE (kV) IDENTIFICATION
W-VACior 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

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2.9 Outline and Dimensions
Table 2-2: List of Available Breaker Frames
Voltage (kV)
Continuous
current
(A)
Interrupting
current
(kA)
Pole Spacing
(mm)
Upper to
Lower
terminal
spacing (mm)
Withdrawable
Breaker Frame
Withdrawable
Breaker Frame
Page Number
Fixed Breaker
Frame
Fixed Breaker
Frame Page
Number
12
630
25
150
205
12W-1
14
12F-1
25
800
25
150
205
12W-1
15
12F-1
25
1250
25
150
275
12W-2
15
12F-2
26
1600
25
210
310
12W-3
16
12F-3
27
2000
25
210
310
12W-3
16
12F-3
27
3150
25
275
310
12W-4
17
12F-4
28
630
26.3
150
205
12W-1
14
12F-1
25
800
26.3
150
205
12W-1
15
12F-1
25
1250
26.3
150
275
12W-2
15
12F-2
26
1600
26.3
210
310
12W-3
16
12F-3
27
2000
26.3
210
310
12W-3
16
12F-3
27
3150
26.3
275
310
12W-4
17
12W-4
28
630
31.5
150
275
12W-2
15
12F-2
26
800
31.5
150
275
12W-2
15
12F-2
26
1250
31.5
150
275
12W-2
15
12F-2
26
1600
31.5
210
310
12W-3
16
12F-3
27
2000
31.5
210
310
12W-3
16
12F-3
27
3150
31.5
275
310
12W-4
17
12F-4
28
1250
40
210
310
12W-3
16
12F-3
27
1600
40
210
310
12W-3
16
12F-3
27
2000
40
210
310
12W-3
16
12F-3
27
3150
40
275
310
12W-4
17
12F-4
28
17.5
630
25
150
205
17.5W-1
18
17.5F-1
29
800
25
150
205
17.5W-1
19
17.5F-1
29
1250
25
150
275
17.5W-2
19
17.5F-2
30
1600
25
210
310
17.5W-3
20
17.5F-3
31
2000
25
210
310
17.5W-3
20
17.5F-3
31
3150
25
275
310
17.5W-4
21
17.5F-4
32
630
31.5
150
275
17.5W-2
19
17.5F-2
30
800
31.5
150
275
17.5W-2
19
17.5F-2
30
1250
31.5
150
275
17.5W-2
19
17.5F-2
30
1600
31.5
210
310
17.5W-3
20
17.5F-3
31
2000
31.5
210
310
17.5W-3
20
17.5F-3
31
3150
31.5
275
310
17.5W-4
21
17.5F-4
32
1250
40
210
310
17.5W-3
20
17.5F-3
31
1600
40
210
310
17.5W-3
20
17.5F-3
31
2000
40
210
310
17.5W-3
20
17.5F-3
31
3150
40
275
310
17.5W-4
21
17.5F-4
32
24
630
20
210
310
24W-1
22
24F-1
33
800
20
210
310
24W-1
22
24F-1
33
1600
25
275
310
24W-2
23
24F-2
34
2000
25
275
310
24W-2
23
24F-2
32
2500
25
275
310
24W-3
24
24F-3
35
Fixed (F) or Withdrawable (W)
Frame 1
Rated Voltage (kV)
Frame Description:
Example: 12 W –1

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

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All Dimensions are in millimeters
Fig. 2-3: 12kV Withdrawable W-VACi Circuit Breaker Frame 12W-2
Applicable Ratings
Voltage
Breaking
Current
Normal Current
12kV
25kA
630A
800A
NA
26.3kA
630A
800A
NA
31.5kA
630A
800A
1250A

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Fig. 2-4: 12kV Withdrawable W-VACi Circuit Breaker Frame 12W-3
Applicable Ratings
Voltage
Breaking
Current
Normal Current
12kV
25kA
NA
1600A1
2000A2
26.3kA
NA
1600A1
2000A2
31.5kA
NA
1600A1
2000A2
40kA
1250A1
1600A1
2000A2
1 These ratings do not use a heat sink
2 These ratings do use a heat sink

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Figure 2- 5: 12kV Withdrawable W-VACi Circuit Breaker Frame 12W-4
Applicable Ratings
Voltage
Breaking
Current
Normal
Current
12kV
25kA
3150A
26.3kA
3150A
31.5kA
3150A
40kA
3150A
2 These ratings do use a heat sink

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Fig. 2-6: 17.5 kV Withdrawable W-VACi Circuit Breaker Frame 17.5W-1
Applicable Ratings
Voltage
Breaking
Current
Normal
Current
17.5kV
25kA
630A

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All Dimensions are in millimeters
Fig. 2-7: 17.5 kV Withdrawable W-VACi Circuit Breaker Frame 17.5W-2
Applicable Ratings
Voltage
Breaking
Current
Normal Current
17.5kV
25kA
630A
800A
NA
31.5kA
630A
800A
1250A

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Fig. 2-8: 17.5 kV Withdrawable W-VACi Circuit Breaker Frame 17.5W-3
Applicable Ratings
Voltage
Breaking
Current
Normal Current
17.5kV
25kA
NA
1600A1
2000A2
31.5kA
NA
1600A1
2000A2
40kA
1250A1
1600A1
2000A2
1 These ratings do not use a heat sink
2 These ratings do use a heat sink