The 38 kV SEG&TD (see Figure 1) is a draw-out element that can be inserted into a switchgear compartment in the same manner as a VCPW-HD circuit breaker. This device is equipped with a set of three upper terminals (stabs) (see Figure 2).
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38 kV Type VCPW-HD Simple Electrical Instruction Booklet IB131024EN Ground & Test Device (SEG&TD) lower Effective November 2017 terminal instruction booklet 2.1 Power grounding 38kV SEG&TD operation 2.1.2 Opening 2.1.1 Closing The power grounding 38kV SEG&TD can be “Opened” by manually depressing the red “Push to Open”...
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38 kV Type VCPW-HD Simple Electrical Instruction Booklet IB131024EN Ground & Test Device (SEG&TD) lower Effective November 2017 terminal instruction booklet 2.2 38 kV SEG&TD interlocks and safety features Table 1. 38 kV SEG&TD interlock details. The 38 kV SEG&TD is designed to provide as many interlocks and...
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38 kV Type VCPW-HD Simple Electrical Instruction Booklet IB131024EN Ground & Test Device (SEG&TD) lower Effective November 2017 terminal instruction booklet Figure 13. Activating the mechanical lift lock. Figure 11. Typical two cylinder lock (38 kV SEG&TD Lock #1 shown with one key in the “Locked” position).
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38 kV Type VCPW-HD Simple Electrical Instruction Booklet IB131024EN Ground & Test Device (SEG&TD) lower Effective November 2017 terminal instruction booklet Figure 17. Lock #3 with the locking pin extended and the slide Disabled Enabled handles locked in position. Figure 15. Electrically disabled with key KU retained. Electrically enabled with key KB retained.
38 kV Type VCPW-HD Simple Electrical Instruction Booklet IB131024EN Ground & Test Device (SEG&TD) lower Effective November 2017 terminal instruction booklet 3 Operation (Lower SEG&TD) 3.1 Safe practices WARNING THE 38 KV SEG&TD IS A SAFETY-RELATED DEVICE. IT MUST BE RECOGNIZED THAT IMPROPER USE CAN RESULT IN DEATH, SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY, OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.
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38 kV Type VCPW-HD Simple Electrical Instruction Booklet IB131024EN Ground & Test Device (SEG&TD) lower Effective November 2017 terminal instruction booklet Lock #1: No key “KU” is present and key “KB” is held captive (see Figure 23). Initially, key “KU” is delivered locked in a Utility lockbox.
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38 kV Type VCPW-HD Simple Electrical Instruction Booklet IB131024EN Ground & Test Device (SEG&TD) lower Effective November 2017 terminal instruction booklet Move key “KB” to Lock #2 and insert it into the top cylinder. Rotate existing key “KC” in the bottom cylinder of Lock #2 to lock key “KB”...
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Cradle Assist Kit (style No. 71C2570G01) to help with inserting the 38 kV SEG&TD into the breaker cell due to the weight of the device and the location Figure 34. VCPW-HD Cell slots for Breake Shoot Bolt Pin inser- of the slide handles.
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38 kV Type VCPW-HD Simple Electrical Instruction Booklet IB131024EN Ground & Test Device (SEG&TD) lower Effective November 2017 terminal instruction booklet Using the racking crank provided, engage the end of the raking crank with the racking mechanism of the 38 kV SEG&TD (see Figure 36).
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38 kV Type VCPW-HD Simple Electrical Instruction Booklet IB131024EN Ground & Test Device (SEG&TD) lower Effective November 2017 terminal instruction booklet Figure 42. Key “KU” in Lock #1 and key “KB” in Lock #1. Figure 40. Remote operator plugged into its receptacle and the 3.4 Un-grounding the incoming feeder...
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Eaton during and after the conversion Using the racking crank provided, engage the end of the raking for future reverse conversion.
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38 kV Type VCPW-HD Simple Electrical Instruction Booklet IB131024EN Ground & Test Device (SEG&TD) lower Effective November 2017 terminal instruction booklet 3.6.2 Inserting the test probes and testing the feeder 3.6.2.3 Rack out the SEG&TD from the cell Key captured in...
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38 kV Type VCPW-HD Simple Electrical Instruction Booklet IB131024EN Ground & Test Device (SEG&TD) lower Effective November 2017 terminal instruction booklet 3.6.2.6 Insert the probes To install the test probes, uncoil each test probe and cable. Insert a test probe into a test probe port until completely seated in the test probe port.
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38 kV Type VCPW-HD Simple Electrical Instruction Booklet IB131024EN Ground & Test Device (SEG&TD) lower Effective November 2017 terminal instruction booklet 3.6.2.7.2 Racking breaker to Connect position Key captured in Selector outside switch SEOG&TD KK # 1 KK # 2...
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38 kV Type VCPW-HD Simple Electrical Instruction Booklet IB131024EN Ground & Test Device (SEG&TD) lower Effective November 2017 terminal instruction booklet 3.7.2 Rack out the SEG&TD to TEST position 3.7.4 Remove test probes Key captured in Key captured in Selector...
Return the selector switch to the “OFF” position. Unplug the remote operator from the receptacle. The 38 kV SEG&TD is very similar to the VCPW-HD/HDR Vacuum Rotate and remove key “KU” from Lock #1. This electrically dis- Circuit Breaker. For maintenance information for the 38 kV ables the 38 kV SEG&TD.
Effective November 2017 terminal instruction booklet Appendix B: 38kV-HD SEG& TD - Step-by-Step Installation Guide (Reference Instructions from IB131020EN) "Reference" Installation and Racking 380 VCPW-HD/HDR Vacuum Circuit Breakers The words "VCPW-HD circuit breaker" can be replaced with 38kV-HD SEG&TD EATON www.eaton.com...
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SECTION 4: INITIAL INSPECTION AND IN- 4-8.1 CIRCUIT BREAKER INSERTION AND REMOVAL STALLATION The drawout VCPW-HD circuit breaker is designed to be in one of three different positions within the structure with the door closed, 4 1 INTRODUCTION DISCONNECT, TEST and CONNECT. Before inserting the breaker into the structure be sure that the cell secondary slider is in the front most position.
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Figure 4-5. VCPW-HD Breaker insertion. Push in circuit break- er to the DISCONNECT position shown. Notee: You cannot rack the breaker in this position. Figure 4-3. VCPW-HD Cell slots for Breaker Shoot Bolt Pin insertion for DISCONNECT and TEST position. Figure 4-6 VCPW-HD Breaker insertion. With Shoot Bolt Handles pulled and held inward, push in circuit breaker into the TEST position.
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5-4.3 SECONDARY TERMINAL CONNECTIONS VCPW-HD circuit breakers are supplied with two 30-point pin type secondary control terminals. A number of points are used for break- er operation with a number of spare contacts for customer use. The terminals are located at the upper left of the circuit breaker.
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Effective November 2017 terminal instruction booklet 5-8. GROUND CONTACT The ground contact used with the drawout VCPW-HD circuit breaker is an assembly of spring loaded fingers providing a dis-connectable means for grounding the circuit breaker chassis, after it has been inserted into a switchgear structure.
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38 kV Type VCPW-HD Simple Electrical Instruction Booklet IB131024EN Ground & Test Device (SEG&TD) lower Effective November 2017 terminal instruction booklet EATON www.eaton.com...
38 kV Type VCPW-HD Simple Electrical Instruction Booklet IB131024EN Ground & Test Device (SEG&TD) lower Effective November 2017 terminal instruction booklet Appendix C EATON www.eaton.com...
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38 kV Type VCPW-HD Simple Electrical Instruction Booklet IB131024EN Ground & Test Device (SEG&TD) lower Effective November 2017 terminal instruction booklet NOTESe: EATON www.eaton.com...
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38 kV Type VCPW-HD Simple Electrical Instruction Booklet IB131024EN Ground & Test Device (SEG&TD) lower Effective November 2017 terminal instruction booklet NOTESe: EATON www.eaton.com...
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The information, recommendations, descriptions, and safety nota- tions in this document are based on Eaton’s experience and judg- ment with respect to Retrofitting of Power Breakers. This instruction- al literature is published solely for information purposes and should not be considered all-inclusive.
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