Eaton 50DHP-VR Instruction Handbook Manual

Eaton 50DHP-VR Instruction Handbook Manual

Replacement circuit breaker
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Instruction Book IB182017EN
5kV, 7 .5kV, & 15kV DHP-VR
Replacement Circuit Breaker
Supersedes I.B. 6513C80G
Effective
February 2017
5kV DHP-VR 1200A Shown

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  • Page 1 Supersedes I.B. 6513C80G Instruction Book IB182017EN Effective February 2017 5kV, 7 .5kV, & 15kV DHP-VR Replacement Circuit Breaker 5kV DHP-VR 1200A Shown...
  • Page 2 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 whatsoever, including but not limited to damage or loss of use of equipment, plant or power system, cost of capital, loss of power, additional expenses in the use of existing power facilities, or claims against the purchaser or user by its customers resulting from the use of the information, recommendations and descriptions contained herein.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    4.7.2 RACKING-IN INTERLOCK 4.7.3 ANTI-CLOSE INTERLOCK 4.7.4 FLOOR TRIPPING AND CLOSING SPRING RELEASE INTERLOCKS 4.7.5 RAIL LATCH 4.8 MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS 4.8.1 GROUNDING CONTACT 4.8.2 MOC AND TOC OPERATIONS 4.8.3 OPERATIONS COUNTER 4.8.4 RACKING DEVICE Instruction Book IB182017EN February 2017 www.eaton.com...
  • Page 4: Section 1: Introduction

    FOR LONG USEFUL LIFE OF THE CIRCUIT BREAKERS. IT IS FURTHER provide equal of superior electrical and mechanical performance RECOMMENDED THAT THE INSTALLATION BE PERFORMED BY AN EATON as compared to the design ratings of the original circuit breaker. TRAINED ENGINEER OR TECHNICIAN.
  • Page 5 1200 / 2000 150DVP500 1.30 37 / 62 13.8 1200 / 2000 150DVP750 1.30 58 / 97 150DHP-VR-50G 15.0 1200 / 3000 150DHP50G 1.00 82 / 137 All circuit breakers have a 3 second short-time rating. Instruction Book IB182017EN February 2017 www.eaton.com...
  • Page 6 Replacement Circuit Breaker Tablt 2. DHP-VR (5kV, 250 MVA Rating) Dimtnsions Existing Breaker Rated Continuous Current at 60 Hz Breaker Type (Amps) 50DHP-VR 250/250U 1200 / 2000 48.76 22.40 21.88 7.00 24.03 8.50 16.50 12.69 15.12 Instruction Book IB182017EN February 2017 www.eaton.com...
  • Page 7 Replacement Circuit Breaker Tablt 3. DHP-VR (5kV, 350 MVA Rating) Dimtnsions Existing Breaker Rated Continuous Current at 60 Hz Breaker Type (Amps) 50DHP-VR 350 1200 / 2000 57.16 22.65 22.38 7.00 29.38 8.50 16.50 12.69 15.12 Instruction Book IB182017EN February 2017 www.eaton.com...
  • Page 8 5kV, 7.5kV, & 15kV DHP-VR Replacement Circuit Breaker Tablt 4. DHP-VR (5kV, 350 MVA Rating) Dimtnsions Existing Breaker Rated Continuous Current at 60 Hz Breaker Type (Amps) 50DHP-VR 350 3000 61.18 31.25 10.00 32.67 8.50 19.00 13.14 24.15 Instruction Book IB182017EN February 2017 www.eaton.com...
  • Page 9 31.25 10.00 34.81 10.00 19.75 20.69 150DHP-VR 750C 1200 / 2000 / 3000 73.75 31.00 10.00 38.35 10.00 19.75 20.69 150DHP-VR 1000 1200 / 2000 / 3000 73.75 31.00 10.00 38.35 10.00 19.75 20.69 Instruction Book IB182017EN February 2017 www.eaton.com...
  • Page 10 Made in the U.S.A. 94C9523H49 Tablt 6. DHP-VR (15kV Ratng) Dimtnsions Existing Breaker Rated Continuous Current at 60 Hz Breaker Type (Amps) 150DHP-VR-50G 1200 / 2000 / 3000 73.72 31.00 10.00 38.44 10.00 19.72 Instruction Book IB182017EN February 2017 www.eaton.com...
  • Page 11: Section 2: Safe Practices

    Always rtmovt tht mainttnanct tool from tht brtaktr afttr • charging tht closing springs. Brtaktrs art tquipptd with saftty inttrlocks. Do not dtftat • thtm. This may rtsult in dtath, bodily injury or tquipmtnt damagt. Instruction Book IB182017EN February 2017 www.eaton.com...
  • Page 12: Section 3: Receiving, Handling, And Storage

    Stand a and other components. If damaged or loss is detected, file claims immediately with the carrier and notify an Eaton representative. safe distance away from the breaker while lifting and moving.
  • Page 13: Storage

    Indoor storage should be in a building with sufficient heat and 150DHP-VR 50G 1200 circulation to prevent condensation. If the building is not heated, the 3000 same general rule for heat as for outdoor storage should be applied. Instruction Book IB182017EN February 2017 www.eaton.com...
  • Page 14 5kV, 7.5kV, & 15kV DHP-VR Replacement Circuit Breaker Figurt 3.3.a. Front Exttrnal Vitw of 5kV DHP-VR (50DHP-VR 250 1200A Shown) Front External View Pull / Push Handle Code Plate Push To Open Button Operations Counter Secondary Contact Operating Rod Racking Operating Shaft...
  • Page 15 Figurt 3.3.b. Rtar Exttrnal Vitw of 5kV DHP-VR (350 MVA Rating)(Outtr Phast Barritr Rtmovtd For Dtmonstration Purposts) Rear External View Lifting Point Phase Barrier Racking Nut Housing Vacuum Interrupter V-flex Current Connectors Secondary Disconnect Block MOC Switch Operating Mechanism Primary Disconnect Contact Ground Contact Guide Channel Snubber Bolt Breaker Wheel Instruction Book IB182017EN February 2017 www.eaton.com...
  • Page 16 Code Plate Spring Charged / Discharged Indicator Operations Counter Secondary Engaging Handle Racking Operating Shaft Breaker Contact Status Indicator Removable Faceplate Push To Open Button Push To Close Button Manual Charging Socket Turning Dolly Bracket Instruction Book IB182017EN February 2017 www.eaton.com...
  • Page 17 Figurt 3.3.d. Rtar Exttrnal Vitw of 7.5 and 15kV DHP-VR (150DHP-VR 500 2000A Shown) Rear External View Lifting Point Guide Channel Snubber Bolt Racking Nut Housing Phase Barrier Secondary Disconnect Block MOC Switch Operating Mechanism Primary Disconnect Contact Ground Contact Instruction Book IB182017EN February 2017 www.eaton.com...
  • Page 18 Spring Charged / Discharged Indicator Breaker Contact Status Indicator Removable Faceplate Racking Operating Shaft Push To Close Button Pull / Push Handle Push To Open Button Code Plate Manual Charging Socket Turning Dolly Bracket Instruction Book IB182017EN February 2017 www.eaton.com...
  • Page 19 Figurt 3.3.f. Rtar Exttrnal Vitw of 15kV DHP-VR-50G Rear External View Lifting Point Phase Barrier Racking Nut Housing MOC Switch Operating Mechanism Primary Disconnect Contact Secondary Disconnect Block Guide Channel Snubber Bolt Ground Contact Instruction Book IB182017EN February 2017 www.eaton.com...
  • Page 20: Section 4: Description And Operation

    The purpose of the contact erosion indicator is to monitor the erosion of the vacuum interrupter contacts, which is very minimal over time with Eaton vacuum interrupters utilizing copper-chrome contact material. A contact erosion indicator mark is located on the moving stem of the interrupter (Figure 6.1 and 6.2).
  • Page 21: Contact Wipe And Stroke

    When released, the stored energy closes the breaker, charges the wipe and resets the opening springs. The mechanism may rest in any one of the four positions shown in Figure 4.16 as follows: Instruction Book IB182017EN February 2017 www.eaton.com...
  • Page 22: Closing Spring Charging

    Y/b contact opens the SR circuit, so that even though the breaker the maintenance tool will not result into advance of charging. would subsequently open, it could not be reclosed before CS/C was released and remade. This is the anti-pump function. Instruction Book IB182017EN February 2017 www.eaton.com...
  • Page 23 Protective Relay ‘C’ and ‘NO’ Brown Switch Open in all except between ‘Test’ Terminal Block or Accessible Terminal and’Connect’ positions Position Switch 1 Position Switch 2 Closed in all except between ‘Test’ and ‘Connect’ positions Instruction Book IB182017EN February 2017 www.eaton.com...
  • Page 24: Timing

    (Figure 5.10). When using a foot, care should be taken not to bend the lever by using excessive force. Figurt 4.8. Codt Platt (15kV DHP-VR) Figurt 4.6. Malt Stcondary Contact Block (Exttndtd Position) (5kV DHP-VR) Instruction Book IB182017EN February 2017 www.eaton.com...
  • Page 25: Breaker-Cell Coding Plates

    The ground contact is located at the rear of the breaker near the floor and visible from the back of the breaker when out of the cell. Instruction Book IB182017EN February 2017 www.eaton.com...
  • Page 26: Moc And Toc Operations

    At the end of the travel, the nut disengages from the screw and is spin free. Instruction Book IB182017EN February 2017 www.eaton.com...
  • Page 27 LH Closing Spring Closing Cam Reset / Opening Spring Motor Cutoff Switch Spring Release Assembly Manual Charge Socket Latch Check Switch (Rear) Shunt Trip Assembly Ratchet wheel Operations Counter RH Closing Spring Charging Motor Instruction Book IB182017EN February 2017 www.eaton.com...
  • Page 28 LH Closing Spring Closing Cam Reset / Opening Spring Motor Cutoff Switch Spring Release Assembly Manual Charge Socket Latch Check Switch (Rear) Shunt Trip Assembly Ratchet wheel Operations Counter RH Closing Spring Charging Motor Instruction Book IB182017EN February 2017 www.eaton.com...
  • Page 29 Cam Shaft Spring Release (Close) Clapper Closing Spring Spring Release Latch (Close Roller) Spring Release (Close) Coil Holding Pawl (Electrical Charging) / Drive Pawl (Electrical Charging) / Drive Pawl (Manual Charging) Holding Pawl (Manual Charging) Instruction Book IB182017EN February 2017 www.eaton.com...
  • Page 30 4.16.d. Breaker Closed and Closing Spring Charged Charging Schematic Main Link Roller Closing Cam Trip Bar “D” Shaft Main Link Cam Shaft Trip Latch Reset Spring Operating Rod Banana Link Shunt Trip Lever Pole Shaft Trip latch Shunt Trip Coil Instruction Book IB182017EN February 2017 www.eaton.com...
  • Page 31: Section 5: Inspection & Installation

    5.1.1 NAMEPLATE VERIFICATION Verify the information on the new VR-Series nameplate matches the information on the purchase order. If any discrepancies exist, notify Eaton’s Electrical Services & Systems for resolution prior to proceeding. 5.2 SURE CLOSE MECHANISM ADJUSTMENT Figurt 5.2. Drivt Spring Adjustmtnt for 0 or 1 MOC Switch ...
  • Page 32: Mechanism Operated Cell (Moc) Switch Pantograph Adjustment

    36 up and down strokes of the handle. When charging is complete, the closing crank goes over center with an audible “click” and the springs Charged / Discharged Indicator shows “Charged” . Remove the maintenance tool. Instruction Book IB182017EN February 2017 www.eaton.com...
  • Page 33: Vacuum Interrupter Integrity

    Figurt 5.8. Snubbtr Bolt Adjustmtnt 0.00” to 0.031” otte: Reference Section 3 for the specific location of the Snubber Bolt for each DHP-VR Rating. Instruction Book IB182017EN February 2017 www.eaton.com...
  • Page 34: Racking Breaker Into Cell

    The breaker is now secured in the TEST position. the breaker. To remove the breaker from the cell, press down on the rail latch to free the breaker from the rail. Pull the breaker out of the cell. Instruction Book IB182017EN February 2017 www.eaton.com...
  • Page 35: Section 6: Inspection & Maintenance

    Test 6.8.1 If < 0.6 Contact P.B.C. ™ ™ At 1-877-276-9379 BOLT SIZE 8 - 32 10 - 32 .25 - 20 .31 - 18 .38 - 16 .50 - 13 TORQUE Lb. In. Instruction Book IB182017EN February 2017 www.eaton.com...
  • Page 36: Vacuum Interrupter Integrity Test

    WILL CAUSE THE BREAKER TO FAIL TO INTERRUPT AND THEREBY CAUSE PROPERTY DAMAGE OR PERSONNEL INJURY.  WARNING DC HI-POTENTIAL TESTS ARE NOT RECOMMENDED BY EATON. DO NOT APPLY DC AT ANY LEVEL TO VR-SERIES POWER CIRCUIT BREAKERS Figurt 6.1. Vacuum Inttrrupttr Showing Contact Erosion...
  • Page 37: Insulation

    1125 RMS, 60 Hz. Maintain the voltage for “T” Shape Indicator Not Visible one minute. Successful withstand indicates satisfactory insulation “Wipe” Unsatisfactory strength of the secondary control circuit. Remove the shooting wire and reconnect the motor leads. Instruction Book IB182017EN February 2017 www.eaton.com...
  • Page 38: Primary Circuit Resistance Check

    Factory Field Factory on Eaton Electrical experience and judgment, but should not be considered to be all-inclusive or covering every application or Resistance correction for temperature based from the circumstance which may arise. If further information is required, you conversion factory resistance measurement.
  • Page 39 Center for technical support. Sttp 15 - Reassemble the front cover onto the circuit breaker. Return the circuit breaker to its original configuration and setup. Figurt 6.7. Attaching CloSurt™ Ttst Tool at Holt “A” & “B” Instruction Book IB182017EN February 2017 www.eaton.com...
  • Page 40 Ltft and Right Figurt 6.9. Makt a Cltar and Htavy Mark ® Figurt 6.10. With Marktr in Holt “C” , Whilt Closing Brtaktr Figurt 6.13. Top vitw of Cam and Marktr Inttrfact CloSure Tool Marker Instruction Book IB182017EN February 2017 www.eaton.com...
  • Page 41: Lubrication

    Figurt 6.14. Evaluatt tht CloSurt™ Ptrformanct All parts that require lubrication have been lubricated during the assembly with molybdenum disulphide grease. Eaton No. 53701QB. Over a period of time, this lubricant may be pushed out of the way or degrade. Proper lubrication at regular intervals is essential for maintaining the reliable performance of the mechanism.
  • Page 42 • Control Power (CS/T Switch, remains made) Mechanism • Trip Coil Clapper (Not Resetting) • Trip Bar or Trip Latch (Poor Engagement Of Mating Or Worm Surfaces) • Trip Bar Reset Sprint (Loss Of Torque) Instruction Book IB182017EN February 2017 www.eaton.com...
  • Page 43: Section 7: Replacement Parts

    Each customer should develop his own level based on operating experience. However, when c. Send all orders or correspondence to the nearest Eaton sales establishing a new operating record, it is a good practice to stock office or contact the PBC direct at 1-877-276-9379.
  • Page 44 Eaton 1000 Eaton Boulevard Cleveland, OH 44122 United States Eaton.com © 2017 Eaton All Rights Reserved Eaton is a registered trademark. Printed in USA Publication No. IB182017EN All trademarks are property February 2017 of their respective owners.

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