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Effective March 2019 Instruction Booklet IB131006EN Supersedes July 2017 Instructions for installation, operation, and maintenance of type VCP-W vacuum circuit breakers...
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INSTALLATION OR MAINTENANCE SHOULD BE ATTEMPTED ONLY tact an Eaton representative. BY QUALIFIED PERSONNEL. THIS INSTRUCTION BOOK SHOULD NOT BE CONSIDERED ALL INCLUSIVE REGARDING INSTALLATION OR MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES. IF FURTHER INFORMATION IS REQUIRED, YOU SHOULD CONTACT EATON.
ARE MADE REGARDING THE INFORMATION, RECOMMENDATIONS not allow the industry standard 36 in. (914.4 mm) wide switchgear. AND DESCRIPTIONS CONTAINED HEREIN. In no event will Eaton be From this point on, all circuit breaker elements will be referred to as responsible to the purchaser or user in contract, in tort (including Type VCP-W unless the reference is specific to a particular design.
Non-standard circuit breakers with high close and latch (momentary). Rating for special applications. Consult the Consulting Application Guide CA08104001E sections 1 and 5 for further information. Optional interrupting time of 3 cycles is available. Also 3-second short time current carrying capability. EATON www.eaton.com...
K=1.0, therefore E = E/K and I = KI. Consult the Consulting Application Guide CA08104001E sections 1 and 5 for further information. Consult the Consulting Application Guide CA08104001E sections 1 and 5 for further information. Optional interrupting time of 3 cycles is available. Tested at 28.5 kV RMS. Tested at 29.5 kV RMS. EATON www.eaton.com...
Close & latch current for 1200 A Type 150 VCP-W 25C is proven at 15 kV. For sealed interrupters at high altitudes, switching voltage is not de-rated. For higher RRRV contact Eaton for more information. Breaker tested to 2700 A single bank switching for momentary load (Thermal derating must consider harmonic content of current waveform).
200,1600(9) 5,000 All circuit breakers are tested to 60 Hz; however, they can also be applied at 50 Hz with no derating. Optional interrupting time of 3 cycles is available. For higher RRRV contact Eaton for more information. EATON www.eaton.com...
All Other VCP-W,VCPW-SE & VCP-W K=1<=40 kA 10 (254.00) 12 (304.80) 13.63 (346.20) 29.81 (757.17) 29.44 (747.78) including 50/25C & 150/25C, 1200 A Figure 1. Type VCP-W (K = 1 & MVA), VCPW-SE, and VCP-WC circuit breaker outlines and dimensions in inches (mm). EATON www.eaton.com...
File claims immedi- shock leading to death, severe personal injury, or property ately with the carrier if damage or loss is detected and notify the damage. nearest Eaton office. BE EXTREMELY CAREFUL while the circuit breaker is on the • 3.3 Handling extension rails.
2.) Functions only in the CONNECT position. circulation to prevent condensation. If the building is not heated, the Eaton strongly recommends use of the TEST and CONNECT position same general rule for heat as for outdoor storage should be applied.
240 Vac close and capacitor trip 8346A28G60 Padlock/key provisions with positional interlock 6510C48G01 Includes the padlock assembly plus a positional interlock. This allows for key locking the levering-in cage when the breaker is locked in the DISCONNECT position EATON www.eaton.com...
Electrical levering-in device Standard accessories include Optional accessories include Portable lifter and lift pan (clockwise): Left and right removable (clockwise): lifting yoke, test Portable lifter extension rails, manual charging cabinet, spin-free levering crank, handle, and levering crank and test jumper EATON www.eaton.com...
VCP-W vacuum circuit breakers Ground and test device (G&TD) accessories: Eaton offers a broad spectrum of manual and electrical G&TDs. All of the manual G&TDs provide access to all the line and load terminals to enable phase checking. Also, they provide the ability to verify operation of the voltage sensing equipment against a live source while verifying that the other connection does not have any voltage present prior to applying the grounds.
3000 A, 250 Vdc or 240 Vac with ROF — 66A5302G49 — 1200/2000/3000 A, 48 Vdc with ROF — — 66A5302G50 1200/2000/3000 A, 125 Vdc or 120 Vac with ROF — — 66A5302G51 1200/2000/3000 A, 250 Vdc or 240 Vac with ROF — — 66A5302G52 EATON www.eaton.com...
1200/2000 A, ball type—top and bottom studs 66A5296G01 1200/2000 A, ball type—top and bottom studs with factory installed 66A5296G11 wheel kit 27 kV simple manual ground and test device—bus bar type Ball connector Ball type EATON www.eaton.com...
Instructions for installation, operation, and maintenance of type Effective March 2019 VCP-W vacuum circuit breakers Figure 3. Typical VCP-W tools and accessories. (Note: products shown for representation only. New products may include design improvements and alternate nameplate configurations.) EATON www.eaton.com...
6. Lifting yoke opening 3. Wheel 7 . Primary disconnect 4. Extension rail interlock 8. Ground contact Figure 4. Typical front view VCP-W vacuum circuit breaker. (See Figure 45 for an example of a roll on the floor wheel kit.) EATON www.eaton.com...
16. Optional roll on floor wheels 5. Closing cam 11. R. H. closing spring 17 . Position switches 6. Spring release (close coil) assembly 12. Opening spring Figure 5. Typical VCP-W vacuum circuit breaker element with front cover removed. EATON www.eaton.com...
TO LEVER THE CIRCUIT BREAKER FROM TEST OR CONNECTED POSITIONS. CORRECT OPERATION OF SOME OF THE INTERLOCKS IS DEPENDENT ON USE OF THE PROVIDED LEVERING-IN CRANK. PERSONAL INJURY OR EQUIPMENT DAMAGE COULD RESULT FROM THE USE OF A TOOL OTHER THAN THE PROPER LEVERING-IN CRANK. EATON www.eaton.com...
BPI label (Figure 12 item 7). Non-BPI pan assembly: the red indicator on the lever- • ing system as shown through the window below the levering-in crank on the front of the levering system (Figure 13, item 7). EATON www.eaton.com...
Instruction Booklet IB131006EN Instructions for installation, operation, and maintenance of type Effective March 2019 VCP-W vacuum circuit breakers ote: The legend for Figures 12 and 13 follow Figure 13. Figure 12. BPI pan assembly. EATON www.eaton.com...
Conclude by closing the circuit breaker. Non-BPI pan assembly: Figure 13 displays the “Z” shaped The circuit breaker is now closed in the TEST position with slider interlock that prevents a closed breaker from being levered springs charged. out of the cell. EATON www.eaton.com...
Lever the circuit breaker towards the CONNECTED position. As move the circuit breaker from the CONNECTED to the TEST posi- the circuit breaker moves, protective compartment shutters will tion, the circuit breaker will do one of the following. automatically begin to open uncovering fixed primary contacts. EATON www.eaton.com...
THE INTERFACE CHECKS OUTLINED IN THIS MANUAL AND THE MANUAL PROVIDED WITH THE ASSEMBLY STRUCTURE ARE INTENDED TO VERIFY SAFE AND PROPER OPERATION. IF OBSERVED CONDITIONS ARE NOT AS DESCRIBED, CONTACT EATON FOR ASSISTANCE. Figure 18. Typical VCP-W rear view showing vacuum interrupters and current carrying system.
If contact erosion reaches 1/8 in. (3.18 mm), the interrupter must be replaced. A horizontal colored or machined contact erosion indicator mark is located on the moving stem of the interrupter (Figures 27 and 28). EATON www.eaton.com...
4. Spring crank 11. Ratchet wheel 5. Closing spring 12. Holding pawl 6. Closing spring fixed end 13. Spring release (close) clapper 7 . Spring release (close) coil 14. Spring release latch (close roller) Figure 21. Charging schematic. EATON www.eaton.com...
5.3.5 Trip free operation When the manual trip button is held depressed, any attempt to close the circuit breaker results in the discharge of the closing springs without any movement of the pole shaft or vacuum interrupter stem. EATON www.eaton.com...
Effective March 2019 VCP-W vacuum circuit breakers Figure 22. Typical VCP-W DC and AC control schemes. (Dashed lines represent customer wiring and components. This is just one of the many wiring methods that can be used to control the breaker.) EATON www.eaton.com...
Figure 23. 15 kV VCP-WXC 63 kA 1200-3000 A special power plant breakers, styles: 4A35390G10, 4A35391G10, 4A35392G10 - DC control scheme and diagram. (Dashed lines represent customer wiring and components.) ote: This differs from the standard VCP-W breaker with the addition of a third motor-cut-off switch and other wiring changes. EATON www.eaton.com...
ARE CONFIGURED FOR POWER PLANT SPECIFIC APPLICATIONS ONLY. POTENTIALLY SEVERE UNINTENDED CONSEQUENCES COULD RESULT IF THESE DEVICES ARE MISAPPLIED. PLEASE CONSULT AN EATON APPLICA- TION ENGINEER FOR ANY QUESTIONS BEFORE USE OF THESE PRODUCTS. Figure 23 - 5 kV VCP-WXC 63 kA 1200-3000 A special power plant breakers, styles: 4A35390G10, 4A35391G10, 4A35392G10 - DC control scheme and diagram (continued).
Vac and 240 Vac options. If needed, continuous trip coil monitoring is available. Also there is an option to have a second shunt trip which can be rated at a different voltage other than the voltage specified for the primary shunt trip. EATON www.eaton.com...
(Figure 15). It operates the circuit breakers, the device is a racking screw, racking nut, and TOC switch as the circuit breaker moves to the CONNECTED posi- moving block. tion in the switchgear cell. EATON www.eaton.com...
6.2 Frequency of inspection and maintenance In addition to the instructions in this instruction book, Eaton has Periodic inspections and associated maintenance are essential to created a visual tool to assist maintenance personnel. Contact...
TORQUING WILL NOT PROVIDE THE PROPER CLAMPING FORCE AND MAY EVENTUALLY WORK LOOSE. 1 Apply one drop of mineral oil at locations shown. Figure 25. Lubrication points. X-washer Figure 26. 50 VCP-W 63 - 63 kA pole unit. EATON www.eaton.com...
Remove cause and replace parts. wear Manual ooperation Smooth operation Manual charging, closing and Correct per troubleshooting chart if tripping necessary. CloSure test 0.6 inch over-travel CloSure Test (6.9.1) If < 0.6, contact your local Eaton Sales and Service Center. EATON www.eaton.com...
It is recommended that the equipment be capable of delivering 25 milliamperes for one minute. ONLY AC HIGH POTENTIAL TESTS ARE RECOMMENDED. EATON DOES NOT RECOMMEND DC POWER FREQUENCY WITHSTAND VOLTAGE TEST. Table 24. Test voltage (insulation and vacuum integrity).
The recommendations and information contained herein are based Table 25. Typical resistance measurements. on Eaton experience and judgment, but should not be considered to be all-inclusive or covering every application or circumstance which Rated continuous current...
Figures 30, 31, and 32). 5. Mount the transparent CloSure test tool with two bolts and washers. Refer to Figures 43, 44, and Table 26 for appropriate mounting holes. Hand tighten the bolts (Figures 33, 34, 43, and 44). EATON www.eaton.com...
(Figures 37 , 43, and 39). Figure 38. Move marker 15° to the right. Figure 36. Manually closing the circuit breaker with the marker in hole “C” . Figure 39. Move marker 15° to the left. EATON www.eaton.com...
Figure 41. Place the tape on the right side panel of the breaker. 8.0 to10 in. (203.20 to 254.00 mm) Figure 42. Illustrative testing tape sample. Figure 44. Typical circuit breaker front view with CloSure tool attached (approximate mechanism chassis width). EATON www.eaton.com...
2. Dust particles are less likely to stick to blue wax as opposed to DHP-VR grease. Dirty grease can be a poor conductor. 3. The blue additive is added by Eaton to provide the ability to VCPW-ND 20/21 perform visual checks of the breaker finger cluster engagement VCP-W, on the switchgear stabs.
It is important to learn the field failures. To aid in this process, it is recommended that IEEE Std C37 .10 (section A.1) and the reporting form IEEE Std 1325 be considered for reporting the breaker failure event to EATON. EATON www.eaton.com...
4. Specify the voltage for electrical components. to Tables 27 and 28 for guidance. 5. Specify the method of shipping desired. 6. Send all orders or correspondence to the nearest Eaton sales office. Table 27. Recommended renewal parts for ANSI rated breakers (continued next page).
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270/32, 1200 A-50 kA 8299A05H01 270/32, 1200 A-50 kA 8299A02H01 270/40, 1200 A-64 kA 8299A05H01 270/40, 2000 A-64 kA 8299A02H01 Primary disconnects Up to 15 kV, 1200 A 508B022G01 508B022G01 502A851G02 Up to 15 kV, 2000 A 508B012G01 508B012G014 EATON www.eaton.com...
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1C94385G02 27 kV - blue springs 691C241G01 27 kV - black springs 1C94715G01 Tie bars Up to 15 kV 3619A09H01 691C271H01 3619A09H01 63 kA only 1C94404H01 27 kV (up to 25 kA) 691C223H01 27 kV (31.5/40 kA) 1C94707H01 EATON www.eaton.com...
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Front panel (w/o ESCN) 3000 A, 350/1000 MVA, 63 kA 691C655H01 691C655H01 27 kV 691C214H01 All others 691C192H03 691C192H03 691C253H01 Breaker wheel (H03 and 3617A99H03 3617A99H03 8237A50H01 H04) = 1 wheel 3617A99H04 3617A99H04 Fastener kit 8061A01G01 8061A01G01 8061A01G01 EATON www.eaton.com...
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8297A34H16 150/63C, 1200 A 8297A35H11 150/63C, 2000 A 8297A35H12 150/63C, 3000 A 8297A35H13 270/25C, 1200 A 8297A36H01 270/25C, 1600 A 8297A36H02 270/32C, 1200 A 8297A36H03 270/32C, 1 600 A 8297A36H04 270/40C, 1200 A 8297A36H05 270/40C, 1600 A 8297A36H06 EATON www.eaton.com...
120/25-630 A 8299A01H15 120/25-1250 A 8299A01H16 120/25-2000 A 8299A01H17 120/32-1250 A 8299A01H18 120/32-2000 A 8299A01H19 120/40-1250 A 8299A01H20 120/40-2000 A 8299A01H21 175/25-1250 A 8299A01H22 175/25-2000 A 8299A01H23 175/32-1250 A 8299A01H24 175/32-2000 A 8299A01H25 175/40-1250 A 8299A01H26 175/40-1250 A 8299A01H27 EATON www.eaton.com...
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Up to 175/40-1250 A 699B104G01 Up to 175/40-2000 A 508B012G01 240/25-630 A 699B352G01 240/25-1250 A 699B352G01 240/25-2000 A 699B352G02 Phase barrier Up to 175/40 691C176H04 691C218H01 240/25 Push rod assemblies Up to 175/40-white springs 691C650G01 Up to 175/40-blue springs 691C651G01 EATON www.eaton.com...
180 degrees from the picture shown above to align better with the 8.1 Optional factory installed roll-on-floor wheel kit center of gravity. Eaton (29” wide frame) breakers: 8.2 Optional automatic/manual hybrid secondary for BPI pan assembly Rated at 5, 15, or 27 kV - can be ordered with the “optional”...
63 kA or 3,000 A breaker. If the customer is using a MR2 system to lever in the breakers, then this system is not required. This optional accessory is style number 1C20376G01. EATON www.eaton.com...
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THIS DOCUMENT SHALL NOT BECOME PART OF OR MODIFY ANY CONTRACT BETWEEN THE PARTIES. In no event will Eaton be responsible to the purchaser or user in contract, in tort (including negligence), strict liability or other-wise for any special, indirect, incidental or consequential damage or loss...
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