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December, 2010
Vmax – Indoor vacuum circuit-breakers
for Primary Distribution
Product presentation
1VCP000181 – Rev. D, en – Presentation – 2010.12
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Vmax
Available versions acc. to IEC STDs
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Compliance to IEC 62271-100
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12 kV … 17.5 kV ; 630 … 1250 A ; 16 … 31.5 kA
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Fixed for freestanding installation
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Withdrawable for ABB UniGear ZS1 switchgear (width 550 mm)
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Withdrawable for ABB PowerCube module (width 600 mm)
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Fixed for ABB UniGear 500R switchgear (width 500 mm)
Vmax
Available versions acc. to ANSI STDs
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Compliance to C37.54 – C37.09 – C37.04 – C37.55
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UL listed type L (sticker on request)
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15 kV ; 1200 A ; 25 … 31.5 kA (3 cycles)
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Fixed for freestanding installation
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Withdrawable for ABB PowerCube module (width 600 mm)
Vmax
ANSI version versus IEC version:
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Shunt tripping releases suitable for “3 cycles” interruption
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Wiring with UL certified cables (& AWG cross-section)
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Nameplate with ANSI parameters
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Mechanical indicators according to ANSI STDs (symbol &
colour)
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Specific Manual Booklet
Vmax
Overview
Open/close aux. contacts
(standard set of ten aux.c.)
Additional opening release
Locking magnet in the actuator
Opening pushbutton
Closing pushbutton
Shunt tripping release
Built-in lever for closing spring
manual charging
Undervoltage release (missing in
the picture)
Shunt closing release
Signalling device for closing
springs charged/discharged
Mechanical operation counter
Geared motor for closing spring
charging
Vmax
Overview
Vmax
Fields of application
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Power distribution
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Cable control and protection
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Overhead control and protection
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Transformation and distribution substations
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Motor and transformer control and protection
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Generator control and protection
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Capacitor bank control and protection
Vmax
Strenghts
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Application where space saving is a premium
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Compact dimensions compared to existing VD4
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Freestanding vacuum interrupters
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Moulded case design
Vmax
Features
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Vacuum interruption technique
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Contacts in vacuum protected against oxidation
and contamination
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Sealed for life vacuum interrupters
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Vacuum interrupters and EL mechanical actuator
already used and tested in new VD4 series
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Limited switching energy
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10,000 mechanical operations
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Stored energy operating mechanism with built-in
anti-pumping device and closing spring charging
lever
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Insulating monobloc
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Operating mechanism and monobloc fixed to a
sturdy metal frame
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Easy customization with a complete range of
accessories
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Locks to prevent incorrect and hazardous
operations
Vmax
Standard equipment
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Mechanical signalling device for CB open/closed
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Mechanical signalling device for closing spring
charged/discharged
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Opening and closing pushbuttons
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Mechanical operation counter
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Built-in lever for manually charging of closing spring
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Anti-pumping mechanical built-in function
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5 + 5 auxiliary contacts
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Connection terminals and terminal board for auxiliary circuits (for
fixed CB)
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Isolating contacts, cord with connector (plug only), racking-in/out
lever (for withdrawable CB)
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Other accessories, on request
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Shunt tripping release
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Additional shunt tripping release
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Shunt closing release
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Opening solenoid (for self-supplied overcurrent relay ABB PR family)
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Undervoltage release
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Electronic time delay (which must be mounted externally in relation to the
circuit breaker) for undervoltage release
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Mechanical override for undervoltage release
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Opening and closing pushbuttons protection
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Opening and closing pushbuttons padlock
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Key-lock in open position
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5 extra auxiliary contacts
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Other accessories, on request
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Motorgear for closing spring charging
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Signalling contact closing spring charged or signalling contact
closing spring discharged
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Locking magnet in the truck to prevent racking-in with auxiliary
circuits disconnected (for withdrawable CB only)
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Transmitted contacts in the truck for signalling inserted or
isolated circuit breaker (for withdrawable CB only)
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Interlock for fixed circuit breaker which is converted in
withdrawable ones by the customer (to prevent racking-out/in
with the circuit breaker closed and to prevent closing operation
during the translation)
Vmax
Compared to VD4, Vmax cannot be fitted with:
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Transient contact with momentary closing during circuit
breaker opening
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Motorized truck
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