Series nrxt, type nf frame (rear connect),
ult 489, ul 1066, iec
series nrx, type nf frame (front connect)
ul 489, iec
series nrx, type nf frame (hybrid),
ul 489, iec (12 pages)
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I.B. 3A74792H08 Instructions for Installation, Operation and Maintenance of Type VCP-W and VCP-WR 38kV Vacuum Circuit Breakers Type VCP-W (Drawout) Type VCP-W (Fixed) Effective September 2014...
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INSTALLATION OR MAINTENANCE ALL APPLICABLE ANSI STANDARDS. SERIOUS PROCEDURES. IF FURTHER INFORMATION IS INJURY, INCLUDING DEATH, CAN RESULT FROM REQUIRED, YOU SHOULD CONTACT EATON. FAILURE TO FOLLOW PROCEDURES OUTLINED IN THIS MANUAL, OR COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF APPLICABLE STANDARDS.
I.B. 3A74792H08 P a g e i v TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION 1: INTRODUCTION Page Preliminary Comments and Safety Precautions ..................1 1-1.1 Warranty and Liability Information ...................... 1 1-1.2 Safety Precautions ..........................1 General Information ............................. 1 Type VCP-W and VCP-WC Vacuum Circuit Breaker Ratings ..............2 Outlines and Dimensions ..........................
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I.B. 3A74792H08 P a g e v Page 5-3.1 Operation of Stored Energy Mechanism ..................23 5-3.2 Charging ............................23 5-3.3 Closing Operation ........................25 5-3.4 Tripping Operation ........................25 Control Schemes ..........................25 5-4.1 Timing ............................. 25 5-4.2 Secondary Disconnects ......................25 5-4.3 Secondary Terminal Blocks ....................
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I.B. 3A74792H08 P a g e v i FIGURES Figure Title Page Typical VCP-W 38kV Escutcheon ......................16 Type VCP-W Circuit Breaker Manual Charging Handle in Use ..............18 Drawout Circuit Breaker (Bottom View) ..................... 20 Rear View Showing Pole Unit Enclosure (VCP-W Only) ................21 Plate Over Rear Truck Opening 2000A Breakers and Above (VCP-W Shown) ........
The purpose of this book is to provide instructions for DESCRIPTIONS CONTAINED HEREIN. In no event will unpacking, storage, use, operation and maintenance of Eaton be responsible to the purchaser or user in Type VCP-W Drawout and Type VCP-WR Fixed 38kV contract, in tort (including negligence), strict liability or Vacuum Circuit Breakers.
At 23kV rms (Rated Max Voltage/K), Rated maximum symmetrical interrupting capability = 35kA rms (K x I). For Force Air Cooled Fixed Breaker Applications, consult Eaton. The ANSI C37.06 Standard requires 150kV BIL. If higher BIL levels are required, please refer to the “C” breakers.
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I.B. 3A74792H08 P a g e 3 Table 1.1 Type VCP-W Ratings (continued from previous page) Rate Values ◄T Interrupting Maximum Transient Rated Operating Duty Permissible Recovery Mechanical Reclosing Time (Duty Cycle) Tripping Voltage Endurance Factor R Delay (RRRV) No-Load Cycles Seconds...
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Not rated for Rapid Re-closing. At 23kV rms (Rated Max Voltage/K), Rated maximum symmetrical interrupting capability = 35kA rms (K x I). For Force Air Cooled Fixed Breaker Applications, consult Eaton. Effective 0 9 / 2 0 14...
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I.B. 3A74792H08 P a g e 5 Table 1.2 Type VCP-WC Ratings (continued from previous page) Rated Values Capacitor Switching Rating ◄ T Maximum Transient Out-of- Operating Duty Rated Interrupting Isolated Definite Purpose Permissible Recovery Mechanical Phase (Duty Cycle) Reclosing Time Shunt Overhead...
I.B. 3A74792H08 P age 6 1-4 OUTLINES AND DIMENSIONS Figure 1-1 Type VCP- W 38kV Drawout Circuit Breaker Outlines and Dimensions (inches and [mm]) Effective 0 9 / 2 0 14...
I.B. 3A74792H08 P a g e 8 Figure 1-2 Type VCP- WR 38kV Fixed Circuit Breaker Outlines and Dimensions (inches and [mm]) Do not work on a drawout circuit breaker with a SECTION 2: SAFE PRACTICES secondary test coupler engaged. Failure to disconnect the test coupler could result in an 2-1 RECOMMENDATIONS electrical shock leading to death, personal injury...
File claims immediately with the carrier if damage or loss CAUTION is detected and notify the nearest Eaton Office. DO NOT PULL ON OR USE THE MAIN (PRIMARY) CONDUCTORS AND OR THE PRIMARY...
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I.B. 3A74792H08 P a g e 10 Figure 3-2 Circuit Breaker Shown Being Moved Figure 3-1 Circuit Breaker Shown Mounted with Ramp Still in Shipping Position (VCP-W Only) VCP-WR breakers must be lifted from the Step 1: shipping pallet. Refer to paragraph 3-5 for the optional lifting yoke used with an overhead lifting device after all shipping hardware used to hold the breaker to the...
Table 3 . 1 Approximate Circuit Breaker Weights condition. Rating Pounds 1070 The circuit breaker is shipped with its contacts open and 380 VCP-W 16 1200 1080 closing springs discharged. The indicators on the front & 1600 1090 panel should confirm this.
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I.B. 3A74792H08 P a g e 12 Does not include shipping carton. Fifth Wheel (Optional): Used to maneuver a circuit breaker on a flat, hard surface (Figure 3-3). Effective 0 9 / 2 0 14...
I.B. 3A74792H08 P a g e 18 SECTION 4: INITIAL INSPECTION AND 4-4 INSULATION INSTALLATION Check the circuit breaker’s primary and secondary insulation as described in Section 6. 4-1 INTRODUCTION 4-5 CONTACT EROSION AND WIPE WARNING Manually charge the closing springs and close the BEFORE PLACING THE CIRCUIT BREAKER IN circuit breaker.
I.B. 3A74792H08 Page 19 circuit breaker, manually engaging the secondary contacts breaker in a TEST position or by using a test cable, if the now makes this the TEST position. circuit breaker is outside the cell structure. To engage the secondary contacts, grasp the structure For fixed breaker applications, an electrical operations check mounted secondary disconnect cage handle located below should be performed after the breaker is appropriately...
I.B. 3A74792H08 P a g e 20 4-8.2 OPERATION CHECK PERFORMANCE Close and Trip Floor Trippers Mounted on the bottom of the circuit breaker, these Move the VCP-W circuit breaker to the TEST position interlocks interface with compatible structure and engage the secondary contacts following the interlocks to render the circuit breaker mechanism procedure described in Paragraph 4-8.1.
The suggested combination of interface checks outlined in the circuit breaker manual and structural assembly manual are intended to verify sage and proper operation. If observed conditions are not as described, contact Eaton for assistance. Effective 0 9 / 2 0 14...
I.B. 3A74792H08 P a g e 22 cross-linked polyolefin insulation is used throughout SECTION 5: DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION the control circuits with all terminals being of the screw type. This section describes the overall operation of the circuit breaker as well as the 5-1 INTRODUCTION function and operation of all major sub-assemblies and/or parts.
I.B. 3A74792H08 Page 23 CAUTION THE PLATE BOLTED TO THE REAR RECTANGULAR OPENING ON ALL 2000 AMPERE AND ABOVE CIRCUIT BREAKERS AND IDENTIFIED IN FIGURE 5-2 MUST BE BOLTED IN POSITION BEFORE PLACING A CIRCUIT BREAKER IN SERVICE TO INSURE PROPER OPERATION WITHIN TEST PROVEN PARAMETERS.
A great deal of effort has been spent in the design of all Eaton vacuum circuit breakers, in order to The major component of the mechanism is a cam eliminate the need for field adjustments of wipe or stroke.
I.B. 3A74792H08 P a g e 26 As soon as the control power is applied, the spring motion of the maintenance tool will result in free charging motor automatically starts charging the wheeling of the ratchet wheel. closing springs. When the springs are charged, the motor cut off LS1/bb switch turns the motor off.
I.B. 3A74792H08 P a g e 30 For a basic understanding of the operation of the The switchgear compartment mounted secondaries are under-voltage trip device refer to the specific items of a movable carriage design. Once the circuit breaker is identified in Figure 5-10 and the following operation in the TEST position, the structure mounted secondary plug carriage can be manually unlatched and pulled...
I.B. 3A74792H08 Page 31 5. When the circuit breaker closes, the reset lever moves 5-7 OPERATIONS COUNTER away from the moving clapper. If the Under-voltage All circuit breakers are equipped with a mechanical Trip Device coil has at least 85% of the rated voltage operations counter.
I.B. 3A74792H08 Page 33 4. Follow the steps presented in Paragraph 6-3 SECTION 6: INSPECTION, MAINTENANCE entitled “Inspection and Maintenance Procedures” AND TROUBLESHOOTING for scheduled programs. 6-1 INTRODUCTION 5. Create and maintain a dated permanent record of all inspections, maintenance performed, actions WARNING taken, observations made, and measurements taken.
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I.B. 3A74792H08 P a g e 34 and should be applied in conjunction with the Table 6 . 1 Torque Guidelines experience and good judgment of the individual performing the work. Bolt Size Torque (LB-IN) 8 - 32 10 - 32 WARNING 1/4 - 20 OVER-TORQUING CAN CAUSE PERMANENT DAM-...
I.B. 3A74792H08 P a g e 36 6-3 INSPECTION AND MAINTANENCE PROCEDURES No./Section Inspection Item Criteria Inspection Method Corrective Action 1. Insulation Drive Insulator No dirt Visual Check Clean with lint-free cloth Molded Pole Unit Support No cracking Visual Check Replace cracked unit Insulation Main Circuit to Ground...
I.B. 3A74792H08 Page 37 In this case the equipment must be capable of delivering 6-4 VACUUM INTERRUPTER INTEGRITY TEST 5 milliamperes for one minute to avoid ambiguity due to Vacuum interrupters used in Type VCP-W and VCP-WR field emission or leakage currents and the test voltage 38kV Vacuum Circuit Breakers are highly reliable shall be as shown in Table 6.2.
If a corresponding AC rms test voltage. solvent is required to cut dirt, use Stoddard’s Solvent Eaton 5581 2CA or commercial equivalent. Secondary Secondary Circuit: control wiring requires inspection for tightness of all Connect all points of the secondary terminal block connections and damage to insulation.
If the CloSure travel does not conform as shown in Figure 6-14, contact Eaton for further information. (See Step 13). WARNING DO NOT ATTEMPT TO INSTALL OR PERFORM MAINTENANCE OR TESTS ON THE EQUIPMENT WHILE IT IS ENERGIZED.
Page 41 The recommendations and information contained Step 7 - Charge the closing springs with the herein are based on Eaton experience and judgment, maintenance tool. Continue charging the closing but should not be considered to be all-inclusive or springs until a “click” is heard and the status indicator...
I.B. 3A74792H08 Page 42 Figure 6-14 Manually Closing Circuit Breaker with Figure 6-17 Move Marker 15° to left Marker in Hole “C”. Figure 6-18 Remove Marked Masking Tape from Figure 6-15 Top View of Cam and Marker Interface Figure 6-19 Place Tape on Right Side Panel of Figure 6-16 Move Marker 15°...
Do not use carbon tetrachloride. (Eaton Material No. 53701 QB). Over a period of time, this They should then be washed in light machine oil until lubricant may be pushed out of the way or degrade.
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I.B. 3A74792H08 Page 45 6-13 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART (Continued Next Page) SYMPTOM INSPECTION AREA PROBABLE DEFECTS Fails To Close • Control Power • Closing Spring charged but • No Closing Sound (Fuse blown or switch off) circuit breaker does not close (Close Coil does not pick up) •...
Refer d. Specify the method of shipping desired to Table 7.1 for guidance. Send all orders or correspondence to the nearest Eaton sales office Table 7.1 Recommended Renewal Parts for ANSI Rated Breakers (Continued Next Page) STYLE NUMBER DESCRIPTION...
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I.B. 3A74792H08 Page 48 Table 7.1 Recommended Renewal Parts for ANSI Rated Breakers (Continued Next Page) LINE STYLE NUMBER DESCRIPTION V C P - W / W R AN D V C P - W C / W R C VCP-W 3A74851H01 380/25, 600A - 25kA...
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I.B. 3A74792H08 Page 49 Table 7.1 Recommended Renewal Parts for ANSI Rated Breakers (Continued Next Page) STYLE NUMBER LINE DESCRIPTION V C P - W / W R AN D V C P - W C / W R C VCP-W 380/32, 2000A - 31.5kA 3A74861H01...
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I.B. 3A74792H08 Page 50 Table 7.1 Recommended Renewal Parts for ANSI Rated Breakers (Continued Next Page) STYLE NUMBER DESCRIPTION LINE V C P - W / W R AN D V C P - W C / W R C VCP-WR 380/21, 1200A - 21kA 3A74684H42...
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I.B. 3A74792H08 Page 51 Table 7.1 Recommended Renewal Parts for ANSI Rated Breakers (Continued Next Page) STYLE NUMBER DESCRIPTION LINE VCP-W/WR AND VCP-WC/WRC Spring Release Coils 48VDC 3759A76G11 125VDC/120VAC 3759A76G12 250VDC/240VAC 3759A76G13 RECTIFIER (120/240VAC) 3759A76G02 Anti Pump (Y) Relay 48VDC 8237A27H03 125VDC 8237A27H04...
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I.B. 3A74792H08 Page 52 Table 7.1 Recommended Renewal Parts for ANSI Rated Breakers (Continued Next Page) STYLE NUMBER DESCRIPTION LINE V C P - W / W R AN D V C P - W C / W R C Latch Check Switch 699B147H04 Position Switch...
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I.B. 3A74792H08 Page 53 Table 7.1 Recommended Renewal Parts for ANSI Rated Breakers (Continued Next Page) STYLE NUMBER DESCRIPTION LINE V C P - W / W R AN D V C P - W C / W R C Breaker Rail Wheel 5680B22G01 Shutter Drive Roller...
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INFORMATION, RECOMMENDATIONS DESCRIPTIONS CONTAINED HEREIN. In no event will Eaton be responsible to the purchaser or user in contract, in tort (including negligence), strict liability or otherwise for any special, indirect, incidental or consequential damage or loss whatsoever, including but not limited to damage or...