Page 1
Vacuum circuit-breaker Instruction manual BA 504/02 E...
Page 2
Your safety first – always! That's why our instruction manual begins with these recommendations: • Only install switchgear and/or switchboards in enclosed rooms suitable for electrical equipment. • Ensure that installation, operation and maintenance are carried out by specialist electricians only. •...
Interlocks / protection against maloperation 7.6.2 Auxiliary materials and lubricants (for C.B. on withdrawable parts) Application of the X-ray regulations 3.4.2 Interlocks for VM1 withdrawable parts Figures 3.4.2.1 Interlocks when using ABB withdrawable Technical data assemblies are used 10.1 Technical data, general 3.4.3...
Operating conditions 1.3.1 Normal operating conditions General Design to VDE 0670, part 1000, "Common The vacuum circuit-breakers of type VM1 are inten- specifications for high-voltage switchgear and ded for indoor installation in air-insulated switch- controlgear standards“ and IEC publication 60694, gear.
2.1.2 Storage capacitor Structure (Figures 9/16, 9/18 b and 9/28) Structure of the operating mechanism The energy for operation of the circuit-breaker is (Figures 9/13 to 9/16 and 9/28) stored electrically in a capacitor. Circuit-breakers for breaking currents of 31.5 kA and above are The operating mechanism is of the magnetic type.
Basic structure of the circuit-breaker on and -Y2 (OFF) (see also sections 10.1.1a and 6.2). withdrawable part The breaker can be operated locally by pressing push-buttons 3 and 4. (Figures 9/9 to 9/12, 9/19 and 9/24) In the closing process, the armature motion acts The withdrawable part, which can be moved direct via lever shaft 18 on the moving contact 24.1 manually or by a motor if fitted, consists of a steel...
-Y0. figure 9/18a. Wiring diagrams for C.B. on withdrawable part If no voltage is applied to -Y4, the VM1 cannot be closed. (Figures 10/14 to 10/17 and 9/17) • The wiring diagrams, shown in figures 10/14 to...
1.) The VM1 can only be closed via input -Y3 when jected to a routine test in accordance with a voltage of 24 V to 240 V AC/DC is applied to VDE 0670, part 1000 or IEC publication 60694, input -Y1 (electrical closing lock-out).
Packaging • Room temperature which does not fall below –25°C. The switching devices are mounted individually on a wooden pallet and sealed in film and/or packed in • Do not remove or damage the packaging. cardboard for delivery. • Unpackaged devices: Packaging for overseas shipment: –...
Note: Note: Withdrawable parts with blocking magnet -Y0 may In order to avoid damage to the operating not be forcibly moved during power failures. In mechanism, use the original hand crank only. such a case they are blocked in the service and test –...
Manual emergency opening is possible and short-circuit currents. beyond these times. The typical life expectancy of a VM1 vacuum Insert emergency manual operation lever 28 circuit-breaker is determined by: into socket 8 in the front plate and turn it anti- clockwise to open the circuit-breaker.
Maintenance work may only be performed by fully side. trained personnel, observing all the relevant safety regulations. It is recommended that ABB after- If an irregular condition is found, appropriate sales service personnel should be called in, at least maintenance work is to be initiated.
(see the section on repairs). Dismantling and replacement of the breaker poles • The interlock conditions and the ease of should only be performed by the ABB after-sales movement of the withdrawable assembly are to service or adequately trained specialist staff, in be checked as described under “Repair”.
• Earth all poles of the VM1 circuit-breaker on one – Fit the contact system back to front on the side. thin end of arbor 39, and slide it forwards onto the thicker part of the shank. • Connect the earthed test lead of the VIDAR vacuum tester conductively to the station earth.
Tests on withdrawable parts with VM1 type 2. Settings in the area of the service position: circuit-breakers • Move the withdrawable part out of the limit The following conditions are to be checked to test position towards test/disconnected the function of the withdrawable part.
• Readiness for switching is established breaker should always be quoted. Setting electrically when the service position is instructions are to be requested separately. reached by auxiliary switch -S9 in the Withdrawable assembly of VM1: withdrawable assembly switching over. • For motion into test/disconnected •...
Application of the X-ray regulations One of the physical properties of vacuum insulation • Application of the rated power frequency with- is the possibility of X-ray emissions when the con- stand voltage specified for the switching device tact gap is open. The specified test performed by by VDE 0671 part 100 or IEC 62271-100 is the Physikalisch-Technische Bundesanstalt (PTB) completely safe.
Figures Figure 9/2: Vacuum circuit-breaker, type VM1, for fixed installation, Figure 9/1: Vacuum circuit-breaker, type VM1, for fixed installation, 12 kV, ≤ 1250 A, ≤ 31.5 kA, 12 kV, ≤ 1250 A, ≤ 31.5 kA, mechanism side. pole side. Figure 9/3: Vacuum circuit-breaker, type VM1, high-current, Figure 9/4: Vacuum circuit-breaker, type VM1, high-current, for fixed installation, 12 kV, 1600...2000 A, ≤...
Need help?
Do you have a question about the VM1 and is the answer not in the manual?
Questions and answers