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PowlVac® STD Vacuum Circuit Breaker IB-60201 Contact Information Powell Electrical Systems, Inc. www.powellind.com info@powellind.com Service Division PO Box 12818 Houston, Texas 77217-2818 Tel: 713.944.6900 Fax: 713.948.4569 Powered by Safety ® Courtesy of NationalSwitchgear.com...
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IB-60201 Contents Ch 1 General Information ....................1 A. S ................................2 cope B. p ................................2 urpoSe c. I .....................2 nStructIon ulletInS vAIlABle lectronIcAlly Ch 2 Safety ........................3 A. S ............................3 ondItIon B. S ...............................3 Afety uIdelIneS c. G ................................4 enerAl d. S ................................4 pecIfIc e.
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PowlVac® STD Vacuum Circuit Breaker IB-60201 Contents Ch 4 Installation......................21 A. r ................................ 21 eceIvInG B. h ................................ 21 AndlInG c. S ................................22 torAGe d. p ......................23 lAcInG the IrcuIt reAker ervIce 1) High Voltage Insulation Integrity ............................23 2) Vacuum Integrity ..................................24 3) Control Voltage Insulation Integrity ..........................25 4) Mechanical Operation Check ..............................26...
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IB-60201 Contents Ch 5 Maintenance ......................39 A. G ............................39 enerAl eScrIptIon 1) Introduction .....................................39 2) Inspection and Cleaning ..............................40 B. M ............................. 40 echAnISM 1) Mechanical Operation ................................40 2) Lubrication ....................................44 3) Closing Spring Removal ................................44 4) Slow Closing of Mechanism ..............................45 5) Mechanism Adjustments ..............................46 6) Electrical Operation ................................50 c.
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PowlVac® STD Vacuum Circuit Breaker IB-60201 Figures Figure 1 PowlVac® STD Vacuum Circuit Breaker Front View with Cover ......7 Figure 2 PowlVac® STD Vacuum Circuit Breaker with Front Cover Removed ....8 Figure 3 PowlVac® STD Vacuum Circuit Breaker Rear View ........9 Figure 4 Cam and Fundamental Linkage Positions ...........11 Figure 5...
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IB-60201 Tables Table A Field Dielectric Test Values ..................23 Table B Lubrication ......................41 Table C Timing ........................51 Table D Primary Resistance ....................52 Table E Primary Current Path ..................63 Table F Control Devices ....................64 Table G Miscellaneous Parts ....................66 Powered by Safety ®...
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This document and all other documentation shall be fully read, understood, and all warnings and cautions shall be abided by. If there are any discrepancies or questions, the user shall contact Powell immediately at 1.800.480.7273.
For more information visit PowlVac STD vacuum circuit breaker described www.powellind.com. To contact the in Ch 1 General Information, A. S cope Powell Service Division call 1.800.480.7273 or 713.944.6900, or email This instruction bulletin provides: info@powellservice.com. 1. Safety guidelines 2. General descriptions of the operation and...
IB-60201 Ch 2 Safety B. S Afety uIdelIneS Study this instruction bulletin and all other A. S ondItIon associated documentation before uncrating the circuit breakers. The information in Section A is quoted from NFPA 70E 2004 - Article 120, 120.1 Establishing an Each user has the responsibility to instruct and Electrically Safe Work Condition.
DO excessive dust, ash, corrosive atmosphere, NOT FORCE THE PARTS INTO POSITION. vermin and insect infestations. CONTACT POWELL FOR INSTRUCTIONS. d. S pecIfIc 1. DO NOT WORK ON AN ENERGIZED CIRCUIT BREAKER. If work must be...
IB-60201 e. X-r f. S Afety ABelS When high voltage is applied across the The equipment described in this document has DANGER, WARNING, CAUTION, and contacts of a vacuum interrupter, there is the possibility of generation of X-rays. The intensity instruction labels attached to various locations.
PowlVac® STD Vacuum Circuit Breaker IB-60201 Ch 3 Equipment Description B. t tored enerGy echAnISM 1) Mechanical Description A. G enerAl The stored energy mechanism is located PowlVac® circuit breakers use sealed vacuum in the front of the circuit breaker behind interrupters (Figure 3, f ) to control the the front cover.
IB-60201 Figure 1 PowlVac® STD Vacuum Circuit Breaker Front View with Cover a. Cover Bolts Manual Charging Crank b. Front Cover k. MOC Actuator c. Breaker Position Indicator Circuit Breaker Open/Closed Indicator d. Racking Drive Shaft Shutter m. Secondary Disconnect Receptacle e.
PowlVac® STD Vacuum Circuit Breaker IB-60201 Figure 2 PowlVac® STD Vacuum Circuit Breaker with Front Cover Removed a. Anti-Pump Relay y. Close Latch Arm n. Auxiliary Switch b. Opening Spring z. Drive Pawl o Charging Motor c. Main Closing Spring aa.
IB-60201 Figure 3 PowlVac® STD Vacuum Circuit Breaker Rear View a. TOC Actuator m. Racking Shaft b. Main Insulator (Wishbone) n. Worm Gear c. Upper Primary Disconnecting Device o. Racking Drive Shaft d. Support Strut p. Ground Connection e. Insulating Pole Support q.
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PowlVac® STD Vacuum Circuit Breaker IB-60201 The mechanism employed in the circuit the mechanism. When the mechanism is breaker is a stored energy system which operated manually, the top pawl becomes uses a charging motor to compress the the drive pawl and the bottom pawl main closing spring.
IB-60201 Figure 4 Cam and Fundamental Linkage Positions b) Breaker Closed - Spring Discharged a) Breaker Open - Spring Charged - Links Reset c) Breaker Open - Spring Discharged d) Breaker Closed - Spring Charged Powered by Safety ® Equipment Description Courtesy of NationalSwitchgear.com...
PowlVac® STD Vacuum Circuit Breaker IB-60201 Figure 5 Mechanism and Trip Linkages a. Secondary Trip Prop Adjusting Screw b. Secondary Trop Prop Shaft c. Secondary Trip Prop d. Secondary Linkage Roller e. Main Cam Roller f. Reset Spring g. Camshaft h.
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IB-60201 The close latch, when released either by the of the contact loading spring force, closing coil or the manual close operator, enabling a lower spring rate to be used. allows the main closing spring to pull the It also multiplies the contact movement crank arms upward thus rotating the main by a factor of approximately 3, so that the closing cam and driving the fundamental...
PowlVac® STD Vacuum Circuit Breaker IB-60201 Figure 6 Operation Sequence Secondary Disconnect Makes Motor “M” Green Light Energized Energized Close Spring Charged Makes Breaks Breaks Makes Makes White Light Motor “M” “Y” Circuit Energized Deenergized Disabled Close Control “CS/C” Makes Close Coil “CC”...
PowlVac® STD Vacuum Circuit Breaker IB-60201 With the standard electrical control c. Anti-Pump Relay scheme, as soon as the main closing spring The anti-pump relay (Figure 2, a) is discharged on a closing operation, the provides a logic function for the control charging motor is switched on to recharge circuit which prevents a continuous the springs.
IB-60201 e. Control Circuit the breaker position indicator displays “BREAKER CONNECTED”, and this is The typical AC and DC electrical control fully visible in the aperture, the schemes are shown in Figures 7 & 8. The circuit breaker is in the connected control scheme of any particular circuit position.
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PowlVac® STD Vacuum Circuit Breaker IB-60201 • The control circuits cannot be or connected position. The manual trip broken when the circuit breaker is in operator also actuates the latch check the connected position. switch, thus blocking any electrical closing signal. • The circuit breaker cannot be removed from the circuit breaker Moving the shutter downward also compartment with the circuit moves a secondary disconnect...
IB-60201 2) Standard Racking Mechanism of the vacuum interrupter, and the lower device connected to the moving end of the The standard racking mechanism consists vacuum interrupter assembly. Each primary of a racking shaft (Figure 3, m) with racking disconnecting device (Figure 3, c & g) has crank arms (Figure 3, l) at each end which multiple contact fingers which will mate are supported by the frame side sheets.
PowlVac® STD Vacuum Circuit Breaker IB-60201 4) TOC (Truck Operated Cell Switch) Actuator 7) Anti-Rollout Latch The TOC, located in the switchgear, is The circuit breaker is equipped with an operated by circuit breaker truck position. anti-rollout latch (Figure 3, h) which To accomplish this, a TOC actuator prevents inadvertent removal from the (Figure 3, a) is located on the right top of...
When the circuit breaker is received check for any sign of damage. If damage is found or suspected, file all claims immediately with the transportation company and notify the nearest Powell representative. Estimated size and weight for shipping a PowlVac® STD vacuum circuit breaker on a pallet: • Size: 42” width x 42” depth x 47” height...
PowlVac® STD Vacuum Circuit Breaker IB-60201 If necessary, the circuit breaker can be moved warm dry room of moderate temperature, by a fork lift truck or an overhead crane. such as 40°-100°F. Circuit breakers used in When using a fork lift truck take care to avoid outdoor metal-clad switchgear should be components located under the circuit breaker stored in the equipment only when power...
DC testing is not the breaker functions are thoroughly checked. The preferred method, however, values are user must verify functions after receipt. Powell provided due to the availability of DC test recommends that the tests be performed in the sets.
The tests described in this section are the Powell recommends AC testing for reliable only tests required to ascertain insulation verification of vacuum integrity. All integrity. Because of the design of the PowlVac 5kV and 15kV circuit breakers PowlVac®...
IB-60201 Powell recognizes the widespread use No attempt should be made to try to of DC hipot equipment in the field and compare the condition of one vacuum the desire to use this equipment to verify interrupter with another, nor to correlate vacuum integrity.
PowlVac® STD Vacuum Circuit Breaker IB-60201 4) Mechanical Operation Check CAUTION CAUTION The contacts of the vacuum interrupter Care must be exercised to keep personnel, during normal operation cannot be closed unless the secondary disconnect plug is tools, and other objects clear of mechanism which are to be operated or released.
IB-60201 6) Racking Mechanism Check CAUTION CAUTION The standard design of racking mechanisms The MOC actuator is exposed when the circuit may be checked outside the circuit breaker breaker is outside the metal-clad switchgear compartment by inserting the secondary and can cause serious injury if the test disconnect override device (Figure 12) into personnel or any object is in the travel path the secondary disconnect receptacle.
PowlVac® STD Vacuum Circuit Breaker IB-60201 The breaker position indicator on the CAUTION CAUTION front of the circuit breaker should display, “BREAKER TEST/DISCONNECTED”. Pole unit parts are energized at full circuit Rotate the racking handle in a clockwise voltage when the circuit breaker is in the direction.
Through make no attempt to repair. Contact Door Racking option on the Standard Powell for further information. Circuit Breaker. Note: The described racking procedures Examine the circuit breaker compartment to see that it is clean and...
PowlVac® STD Vacuum Circuit Breaker IB-60201 2) Inserting the Circuit Breaker to the CAUTION CAUTION Test/Disconnected Position Before inserting any circuit breaker into a CAUTION CAUTION compartment, the user must verify that the circuit breaker rating meets or exceeds the Prior to inserting the circuit breaker into the metal-clad switchgear rating.
IB-60201 Figure 13 Secondary Disconnecting Device Figure 14 Standard Circuit Breaker in Test Position a. Handle b. Secondary Disconnect Receptacle 3) Inserting the Circuit Breaker to the Connected c. Secondary Disconnect Plug Position d. Secondary Disconnect Latch d. Insert the circuit breaker compartment CAUTION CAUTION secondary disconnect plug into the...
PowlVac® STD Vacuum Circuit Breaker IB-60201 Figure 15 Pushing Manual Trip Operator & circuit breaker reaches the end of the Accessing Racking Drive Shaft racking travel, the user will notice an increased amount of force. If the operator continues to apply force, a torque limiter on the racking handle will produce a sharp clicking sound indicating the torque limit is reached at...
IB-60201 f. r c. Release the manual trip operator. It will eMovInG the IrcuIt reAker froM the IrcuIt remain actuated as long as the shutter is reAker oMpArtMent held open by the racking handle socket. 1) Removing the Circuit Breaker from the d.
PowlVac® STD Vacuum Circuit Breaker IB-60201 c. Press the anti-rollout latch (Figure 20) to c. Roll the circuit breaker in the release the circuit breaker and pull the compartment until the racking crank circuit breaker out of the circuit breaker arms contact with the vertical slots in the compartment.
IB-60201 Figure 17 Racking Drive Shaft Extension Figure 18 Accessing Racking Drive Shaft Insertion Extension a. Levering Access a. Racking Drive Shaft Extension (Teardrop)Flap b. Manual Trip Operator c. Secondary Disconnect Plug c. Close the compartment door. d. Rotate the levering access (teardrop) a.
PowlVac® STD Vacuum Circuit Breaker IB-60201 f. Turning the racking handle clockwise Figure 19 Through Door Racking Option will begin to rack the circuit breaker into the compartment (Figure 19). When the circuit breaker is racked into the compartment, the force needed to rotate the racking handle will be low at the beginning of motion as the movement of the racking crank arms...
IB-60201 h. r socket may be used to push down the eMovInG the IrcuIt reAker SInG hrouGh shutter to gain access to the racking ptIon drive shaft. 1) Removing the Circuit Breaker from the c. Release the manual trip operator. It will Connected to the Test/Disconnected remain actuated as long as the shutter Position...
PowlVac® STD Vacuum Circuit Breaker IB-60201 Figure 20 Anti-Rollout Latch Note: Removing the secondary disconnect plug will trip a closed breaker and discharge the main closing spring. c. Press the anti-rollout latch to release the circuit breaker and pull the circuit breaker out of the circuit breaker compartment using the handles (Figure 20).
PowlVac® STD Vacuum Circuit Breaker IB-60201 Because of extensive quality control tests Primary insulation, including the vacuum made at the factory, the operations counter interrupter supports and the operating on a new circuit breaker will normally pushrods, should be cleaned. Wipe clean with a dry lint-free cloth or an industrial register over one hundred operations.
IB-60201 Table B Lubrication Reference Location Lubricant Method Figure Electrical Parts Primary Disconnecting Device Figure 21, b Mobilgrease 28 Wipe clean. Apply lubricant only to actual contact surface. Ground Connection Figure 22, x Mobilgrease 28 Wipe clean. Apply lubricant only to actual contact surface. Secondary Disconnect Figure 21, g Mobilgrease 28 Wipe clean.
PowlVac® STD Vacuum Circuit Breaker IB-60201 Figure 21 Lubrication b. Primary Spring Yoke Disconnecting Device Primary Trip d. Trip Shaft Prop Bearing Bearing g. Secondary Pawl h. Crank Pin Jackshaft Fundamental Disconnect Support Arm Support Linkage Pin Receptacle m. Motor Drive n.
IB-60201 Figure 22 Lubrication (cont) p. Racking Main Closing Mechanism Spring Guide q. Primary Trip Secondary Prop Roller Linkage Roller ab ac Primary Trip Fundamental Open-Closed Flag Support w. Jackshaft Ground Prop Linkage Flag Drive Outer Bearings Connection Lever Pin at Support Jackshaft Close Shaft...
Before applying any type of lubrication to the circuit breaker, the stored energy mechanism should be in the open position, and all springs should be discharged. Powell offers a complete lubrication kit (Powlube-102) which contains all the lubricants required for maintaining the circuit breakers. Powlube-102 contains Rheolube 368A grease, Anderol 456 oil, and a.
IB-60201 Figure 24 Main Closing Spring Assembly WARNING WARNING Installed When any maintenance procedure requires the opening or closing of the circuit breaker or the charging of any of the stored energy mechanism springs, exercise extreme caution to make sure that all personnel, tools, and other miscellaneous objects are kept well clear of the moving parts or the charged springs.
PowlVac® STD Vacuum Circuit Breaker IB-60201 d. Continue to operate the charging To adjust the pawl perform the handle until the crank arms point following steps: upward. The circuit breaker will now be 1. Remove the escutcheon to gain closed and there will be a gap between access to the head of the bolt the operating pushrod lock nuts and holding the adjusting eccentric.
IB-60201 b. Adjustment of Primary Trip Prop c. Tripping System Adjustment Figure 25 Primary Trip Prop Adjustment WARNING WARNING Prior to performing any adjustment or maintenance procedure, all high voltage components shall be deenergized, disconnected by means of a visible break, and securely grounded.
PowlVac® STD Vacuum Circuit Breaker IB-60201 7. Turn the secondary trip prop adjusting 13. Choose one of the following steps screw counter-clockwise 1½ full turns according to the TRIP status: from the position noted in step 6. If the circuit breaker TRIPPED during 8.
IB-60201 16. Repeat steps 9 through 15 until the To adjust the latch check switch perform breaker does not trip with the 0.090” the following steps: gauge inserted in the trip coil armature 1. Remove the main closing spring gap and does trip with the 0.030” gauge Refer to Ch 5 Maintenance, inserted into the trip coil armature gap.
PowlVac® STD Vacuum Circuit Breaker IB-60201 6. Depress the manual close operator 6. Turn the close bar adjusting screw and rotate the crank arm until 3 to 3½ full turns counterclockwise. resistance is felt. Retighten the locking nut holding 7. Depress and hold the manual trip the screw.
Again, at normal control done by a qualified technician or a Powell voltage, operate the test source to the service technician. Contact Powell for “open”...
PowlVac® STD Vacuum Circuit Breaker IB-60201 3) Primary Resistance Check The micro-ohm values of resistance must not exceed the following limits: This check is not required for routine maintenance but it is recommended after Table D Primary Resistance any major maintenance that requires Rated Breaker Rated...
The recommended quantity is not specified. This must be determined 1. Order Renewal Parts from Powell at by the user based on the application. As a www.powellind.com or call 1.800.480.7273. minimum, it is recommended that one set of parts be stocked per ten circuit breakers or less.
Figure 28 Tension Relieved on Opening Springs CAUTION CAUTION The vacuum interrupter should only be replaced by a qualified person or a Powell Service technician. Contact Powell for further assistance at 1.800.480.7273. CAUTION CAUTION e. If present, loosen the set screw holding Ensure all operating springs are discharged the operating yoke to the operating pin.
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IB-60201 Loosen, but do not remove the four and lower blocks are approximately bolts connecting the vertical connector parallel. The recommended method of bars above the vacuum interrupter installing the upper contact block is to to the upper primary disconnecting restrain the block in a vise or a similar devices.
PowlVac® STD Vacuum Circuit Breaker IB-60201 Figure 30 Lower Contact Block Setting u. Remove the pin and reassemble the bell cranks. Figure 32 Operating Yoke Setting q. Remove the nut from the bell crank mounting bolt and remove the bell cranks (Figure 31).
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IB-60201 w. Apply a light coat of Mobilgrease 28 to the left and right sides of the lower CAUTION CAUTION contact block and reassemble the sliding contact finger assembly. Tighten If adjustment of the operating yoke is with a torque wrench to 8-12 lb-ft. If required, ensure that the control circuits present, tighten the set screw in the are deenergized and the circuit breaker is...
PowlVac® STD Vacuum Circuit Breaker IB-60201 f. Repeat the above steps as required to ends of the fingers show noticeable wear, obtain the specified stroke. the finger assemblies can be reversed. With the circuit breaker closed, Loosen the bolt holding the rear mounting measure the gap between the clip and remove the finger assembly.
IB-60201 d. Remove the two bolts which hold the Adjustments, c. Tripping System Adjustment. assembly to the circuit breaker base pan, and lower the assembly out of the e. Trip the circuit breaker electrically bottom of the circuit breaker. several times to ensure that the primary e.
PowlVac® STD Vacuum Circuit Breaker IB-60201 d. Bolt the new assembly in place and d. Lubricate the end of the shaft of the reconnect it to the wiring harness. No new charging motor generously with adjustment is required. Rheolube 368A grease. e.
IB-60201 e. Place the new anti-pump relay over e. Adjust the switch. To adjust the switch see Ch 5 Maintenance, B. M the lower screw and reinstall the upper echAnISM screw and tighten both screws. , 5) Mechanism Adjustments, d. Latch Check Switch Adjustment. f.
PowlVac® STD Vacuum Circuit Breaker IB-60201 11) Auxiliary Switch Operate the circuit breaker electrically several times to ensure the switch The auxiliary switch is located on the lower functions properly. left front of the mechanism area Replace the front cover (Figure 2, n).
IB-60201 Figure 34 Control Devices a. Primary Shunt Trip Coil (3 cycle) b. Primary Shunt Trip Coil (5 cycle) c. Charging Motor Assembly d. Closing Coil Assembly e. Anti-Pump Relay f. Undervoltage Device Assembly Powered by Safety ® Recommended Renewal Parts and Replacement Procedures Courtesy of NationalSwitchgear.com...
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