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M E D I U M V O LTA G E P R O D U C T S
VM1/A/P
Installation and service instructions
ANSI: ... 15 kV; ... 2000 A; ... 31.5 kA

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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    — M E D I U M V O LTA G E P R O D U C T S VM1/A/P Installation and service instructions ANSI: ... 15 kV; ... 2000 A; ... 31.5 kA Table of Contents For your safety! 1.

  • Page 2: For Your Safety

    VM1/A/P - INSTALL ATION AND SERVICE INSTRUCTIONS ANSI: ... 15 K V; ... 2000 A; ... 31.5 K A — For your safety! • Make sure that the installation room (spaces, divisions and ambient) is suitable for the electrical apparatus.

  • Page 3: Foreword

    For correct use of the product, please read it For further information, please also see the carefully. technical catalogue of the circuit breaker. Like all the apparatus we manufacture, the VM1/A/P All the installation, putting into service, and VM1/A/PW circuit breakers are designed for different installation configurations.
  • Page 4 VM1/A/P - INSTALL ATION AND SERVICE INSTRUCTIONS ANSI: ... 15 K V; ... 2000 A; ... 31.5 K A — 1. Foreword Drawout Considering the limited distance between the contacts, the high conductivity of the plasma of A Drawout circuit breaker is a breaker that may be...

  • Page 5: Introduction And Safe Practices

    2. Introduction and safe pratices 2.1. Introduction 2.2. Safe practices The purpose of this manual is to provide VM1/A/P circuit breakers are equipped with high instructions for unpacking, storage, installation, energy / high speed mechanisms. The design operation, and maintenance for VM1/A/P vacuum includes several interlocks and safety features circuit breaker.
  • Page 6 VM1/A/P - INSTALL ATION AND SERVICE INSTRUCTIONS ANSI: ... 15 K V; ... 2000 A; ... 31.5 K A — 2. Introduction and safe pratices 2.3. Standards and regulations 2.4. Service conditions 2.3.1. Fabrication Normal service conditions The VM1/A/P circuit breakers conform to the...

  • Page 7: Receiving, Handling And Storage

    M E D I U M V O LTA G E P R O D U C T S — 3. Receiving, handling and storage VM1/A/P circuit breakers are subject to complete The accompanying documents inserted in the factory production tests and inspection prior to shipping packing are: packaging and shipment.
  • Page 8 VM1/A/P - INSTALL ATION AND SERVICE INSTRUCTIONS ANSI: ... 15 K V; ... 2000 A; ... 31.5 K A — 3. Receiving, handling and storage Immediately upon receipt of the circuit breaker(s), DO NOT pull the circuit breaker by the front handles...
  • Page 9 M E D I U M V O LTA G E P R O D U C T S Lifting hook The lifting hook is designed for general lifting and lowering of the device, such as for removal from shipping pallets or for lifting onto and off work tables.
  • Page 10 VM1/A/P - INSTALL ATION AND SERVICE INSTRUCTIONS ANSI: ... 15 K V; ... 2000 A; ... 31.5 K A — 3. Receiving, handling and storage 3.3. Storage During handling, take great care not to stress the insulating parts and the terminals of the circuit When a period of storage is foreseen, our breaker.

  • Page 11: Insertion And Removal, Putting Into Service

    M E D I U M V O LTA G E P R O D U C T S 11 11 — 4. Insertion and removal, putting into service Preliminary operations 4. Align the circuit breaker interlock tabs (3 - Fig. 5) Clean the insulating parts with clean dry cloths. with the compartment slots (Fig.
  • Page 12 VM1/A/P - INSTALL ATION AND SERVICE INSTRUCTIONS ANSI: ... 15 K V; ... 2000 A; ... 31.5 K A — 4. Insertion and removal, putting into service 4.2. Putting into service 4.2.2. Operation of the circuit breaker 4.2.1. General procedures...
  • Page 13 M E D I U M V O LTA G E P R O D U C T S 4.2.3. Operations before putting into service • check that there is a sufficient exchange of air in the Before putting the circuit breaker into service, carry installation place to avoid overtemperatures;...
  • Page 14 VM1/A/P - INSTALL ATION AND SERVICE INSTRUCTIONS ANSI: ... 15 K V; ... 2000 A; ... 31.5 K A — 4. Insertion and removal, putting into service 4.2.4. Structure and function Summary of racking data Table 2. Summary Racking Data Disconnect Connect Distance from Disconnected 0 mm / 0 revolutions / 0 inches 200 mm / 20 revolutions / 7.89 inches...
  • Page 15 M E D I U M V O LTA G E P R O D U C T S Truck This process will expose surfaces inside the truck The truck requires visual inspection of hardware, that need to be inspected and lubricated. Lubricate lubrication, and operation during routine the exposed parts;...

  • Page 16: Installation

    VM1/A/P - INSTALL ATION AND SERVICE INSTRUCTIONS ANSI: ... 15 K V; ... 2000 A; ... 31.5 K A — 5. Installation 5.2. Trip curves 5.1. General Correct installation is of prime importance. The following graphs show the number of closing- The manufacturer’s instructions must be opening cycles (No.) allowed, of the vacuum carefully studied and followed.
  • Page 17 M E D I U M V O LTA G E P R O D U C T S 17 17 5.3. Interlocks/protection against Interlocks The VM1/A/P circuit breaker contains a number of malfunction interlocks. A description of each interlock follows as encountered during racking of the circuit breaker A series of interlocks is provided to prevent into the compartment.
  • Page 18 VM1/A/P - INSTALL ATION AND SERVICE INSTRUCTIONS ANSI: ... 15 K V; ... 2000 A; ... 31.5 K A — 5. Installation 5.4. Racking 5.5. Disconnect through connect VM1/A/P circuit breakers are designed with two 1. Engage the racking handle (item 1 Figure 8) with positive racking positions: Disconnect, Connect.
  • Page 19 M E D I U M V O LTA G E P R O D U C T S 5.7. Connect through disconnect 5.8. Installation of withdrawable emergency rack out (Fig. 9) circuit breakers 1. In the case of a locking magnet –RL2 fault, in an The withdrawable circuit breakers are preset for emergency the truck can be racked out manually use in Vesta switchgear or PowerCube modules.

  • Page 20: Description

    VM1/A/P - INSTALL ATION AND SERVICE INSTRUCTIONS ANSI: ... 15 K V; ... 2000 A; ... 31.5 K A — 6. Description 6.1. Basic structure of the 6.2. Circuit breaker structure of the withdrawable circuit breaker circuit breaker (Fig.10b) (Fig.10a) The encapsulated poles are installed on the rear flat section of the circuit breaker frame (1.1.
  • Page 21 M E D I U M V O LTA G E P R O D U C T S 21 21 Top terminal 8a Kinematics for transmission of the drive Vacuum interrupter movement to the circuit breaker poles 2a Fixed contact Run regulator 2b Moving contact 10 Position sensors...
  • Page 22 VM1/A/P - INSTALL ATION AND SERVICE INSTRUCTIONS ANSI: ... 15 K V; ... 2000 A; ... 31.5 K A — 6. Description 6.3. Drive structure It is also possible to install auxiliary open/closed position contacts (11) (accessory on request). The drive is of the magnetic type and basically The control module (5) of the circuit breaker consists of the magnetic actuator (6) (Fig.
  • Page 23 M E D I U M V O LTA G E P R O D U C T S 6.4. Structure of the control module The energy available in relation to the relevant switch position is the criteria which determines The control module consists of a single circuit board.
  • Page 24 VM1/A/P - INSTALL ATION AND SERVICE INSTRUCTIONS ANSI: ... 15 K V; ... 2000 A; ... 31.5 K A — 6. Description 6.5. General characteristics of withdrawable circuit breakers for PowerCube modules (15 kV) Circuit breaker VM1/A/P VM1/A/PW VM1/A/P PowerCube modules...
  • Page 25 M E D I U M V O LTA G E P R O D U C T S 6.6. Types of withdrawable circuit breakers available for PowerCube modules Complete the circuit breaker selected with the optional accessories indicated on the following pages. Withdrawable circuit breaker - VM1/A/P-VM1/A/PW for PowerCube modules Rated uninterrupted current (40°C) [A] W = 600 W = 750 W = 750 P = 150 P = 210...
  • Page 26 VM1/A/P - INSTALL ATION AND SERVICE INSTRUCTIONS ANSI: ... 15 K V; ... 2000 A; ... 31.5 K A — 6. Description 6.8. Control scheme The capacitor voltage will vary 5 to 10Vdc during switching operations allowing for fast recharge and VM1/A/P circuit breakers are similar in switching reclose schemes.
  • Page 27 (without auxiliary power supply) these current of the circuit breaker is different from contacts are open, except for the contact the rated current of the panel (only for ABB signalling circuit breaker not ready for the UniGear type switchgear). operation (DN).
  • Page 28 VM1/A/P - INSTALL ATION AND SERVICE INSTRUCTIONS ANSI: ... 15 K V; ... 2000 A; ... 31.5 K A — 6. Description 6.10. Optional accessories • N. 1 transient contact with momentary closing (for 100 ms) during the opening operation (DOR).
  • Page 29 This allows the circuit breaker to be racked-in/out • limitation of the feeder connection current of the switchgear remotely. • serial RS232 for local connection (only to be used by ABB personnel). Characteristics 110 - 220 V– N.B. Some of the control module functions can be excluded/set by means of special dip-switches on the card.

  • Page 30: Operation

    VM1/A/P - INSTALL ATION AND SERVICE INSTRUCTIONS ANSI: ... 15 K V; ... 2000 A; ... 31.5 K A — 7. Operation 7.1. Circuit breaker function 7.2. Circuit breaker control Magnetic actuator (Refer to All the conditions for control of the magnetic...
  • Page 31 M E D I U M V O LTA G E P R O D U C T S 31 31 7.3. Opening and closing procedure • de-activation of the opening or closing coil takes place when the relative limit position has been (Refer to figure 10) reached.
  • Page 32 VM1/A/P - INSTALL ATION AND SERVICE INSTRUCTIONS ANSI: ... 15 K V; ... 2000 A; ... 31.5 K A — 7. Operation 7.7. “READY” signalling 7.8. Truck locking magnet (compulsory device) The luminous signal and relative “READY/NOT READY” contacts signal: The locking magnet is inserted in withdrawable • capacitor/s charged...
  • Page 33 M E D I U M V O LTA G E P R O D U C T S 7.9. Circuit breaker control card N.B. Changing the settings by means of dip-switches must be Presetting of the trip threshold for carried out with the control module de-energised and the the undervoltage function capacitor discharged since the selections set and/or modified...
  • Page 34 VM1/A/P - INSTALL ATION AND SERVICE INSTRUCTIONS ANSI: ... 15 K V; ... 2000 A; ... 31.5 K A — 7. Operation 7.10. Characteristics of the control module contacts without potential The contacts without potential are supplied with Notes • In the case of inductive loads, the contacts must be protected against special relays.
  • Page 35 M E D I U M V O LTA G E P R O D U C T S τ = 0 ms Cosϕ = 1 Cosϕ = 0.7 τ acc. DC 13 Cosϕ = 0.4 I (A) I (A) Curve B Curve C Electrical life of the contacts at 250 V a.c.

  • Page 36: Maintenance

    VM1/A/P - INSTALL ATION AND SERVICE INSTRUCTIONS ANSI: ... 15 K V; ... 2000 A; ... 31.5 K A — 8. Maintenance 8.1. General 8.2. Maintenance on VM1/A/P circuit breakers Vacuum circuit breakers are characterised by simple, sturdy construction and long life.
  • Page 37 M E D I U M V O LTA G E P R O D U C T S 8.3. Operating life 8.4. Instructions for capacitor life All vacuum circuit breakers are characterised by The following instructions shall be observed in simple, sturdy construction and long useful life.
  • Page 38 VM1/A/P - INSTALL ATION AND SERVICE INSTRUCTIONS ANSI: ... 15 K V; ... 2000 A; ... 31.5 K A — 8. Maintenance 8.6. Mechanism and transmission Functional test: • Connect the power supply voltage. system • Carry out several no-load operations. This test particularly applies to circuit breakers which are The mechanism requires visual inspection of rarely activated under normal conditions.
  • Page 39 Should maintenance be carried out by the customer’s personnel, responsibility for the Note Dismantling and replacement of the pole can only be carried out by ABB interventions remains with the customer. personnel or suitably qualified and specially trained personnel, especially for The replacement of parts not included in the the necessary adjustments.
  • Page 40 VM1/A/P - INSTALL ATION AND SERVICE INSTRUCTIONS ANSI: ... 15 K V; ... 2000 A; ... 31.5 K A — 8. Maintenance 8.11. Control wiring 8.12. Primary circuit assembly: (Pole) During routine maintenance for control wiring, a During routine maintenance for the primary circuit,...
  • Page 41 M E D I U M V O LTA G E P R O D U C T S 8.13. Vacuum interrupters We should use stronger language than recommend (“Workers must stand back at least 1.5 meters ….”) To verify the integrity of the primary insulation, To verify the integrity of the vacuum interrupters perform the following low-frequency withstand perform the following low-frequency withstand voltage test:...

  • Page 42: Spare Parts And Accessories

    VM1/A/P - INSTALL ATION AND SERVICE INSTRUCTIONS ANSI: ... 15 K V; ... 2000 A; ... 31.5 K A — 9. Spare parts and accessories 9.1. List of spare parts WARNING All assembly operations of spare parts/ • Circuit breaker auxiliary contacts accessories must be carried out following • Position contact of the withdrawable truck...

  • Page 43: Product Quality And Environmental

    Separation and recycling End of life of product Ag, Zn, W, others) Thermoplastic Recycling or disposal The ABB company is committed to complying with Epoxy resin Separation of metal material the relevant legal and other requirements for and the disposal of rest...

  • Page 44: Overall Dimensions

    VM1/A/P - INSTALL ATION AND SERVICE INSTRUCTIONS ANSI: ... 15 K V; ... 2000 A; ... 31.5 K A — 11. Overall dimensions VM1/A/P - 1VDC003606 12 kV - 1200 A - 25-31.5 kA 492 19,37 121 4,76 26 1,03...
  • Page 45 M E D I U M V O LTA G E P R O D U C T S VM1/A/P - 1VDC003658 15 kV - 1200 A - 25-31.5 kA 123,8 4,874 636 25,039 70,3 2,767 110,3 4,341 232,5 9,154...
  • Page 46 VM1/A/P - INSTALL ATION AND SERVICE INSTRUCTIONS ANSI: ... 15 K V; ... 2000 A; ... 31.5 K A — 11. Overall dimensions VM1/A/P - 1VDC003659 15 kV - 2000 A - 25-31.5 kA 636 25,04 123,8 4,87 110,3 4,34...
  • Page 47 M E D I U M V O LTA G E P R O D U C T S — 12. Electric circuit diagram Circuit-diagram of VM1/P-W-Z-ZH circuit breaker in The diagram indicates the following conditions: withdrawable version with magnetic actuator. • circuit breaker off and connected For other circuit breakers, please consult us.

  • Page 48: Electric Circuit Diagram

    VM1/A/P - INSTALL ATION AND SERVICE INSTRUCTIONS ANSI: ... 15 K V; ... 2000 A; ... 31.5 K A — 12. Electric circuit diagram...
  • Page 49 M E D I U M V O LTA G E P R O D U C T S...
  • Page 50 VM1/A/P - INSTALL ATION AND SERVICE INSTRUCTIONS ANSI: ... 15 K V; ... 2000 A; ... 31.5 K A — 12. Electric circuit diagram...
  • Page 51 M E D I U M V O LTA G E P R O D U C T S...
  • Page 52 VM1/A/P - INSTALL ATION AND SERVICE INSTRUCTIONS ANSI: ... 15 K V; ... 2000 A; ... 31.5 K A — 12. Electric circuit diagram...
  • Page 53 M E D I U M V O LTA G E P R O D U C T S...
  • Page 54 VM1/A/P - INSTALL ATION AND SERVICE INSTRUCTIONS ANSI: ... 15 K V; ... 2000 A; ... 31.5 K A — 12. Electric circuit diagram Caption -SC 1 = Pushbutton for the circuit breaker local = Reference number of diagram closing figure -SO1 = Pushbutton for the circuit breaker local = See note indicated by the letter...
  • Page 55 D) The circuit breaker is delivered complete with auxiliary contacts (-BB1, -BB2) the accessories listed in the ABB SACE PTMV Fig. 6 = Inputs/Outputs for circuit breaker with order acknow ledgement only. To draw up the full- options ED2 with or without order examine the apparatus catalogue.
  • Page 56 More product information: abb.com/mediumvoltage Your contact center: abb.com/contactcenters More service information: abb.com/service The data and illustrations are not binding. We reserve the right to modify the contents of this document following technical developments. © Copyright 2022 ABB. All rights reserved.

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