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Medium Voltage Products Installation and service instructions 12 ... 24 kV - 630 ... 3150 A - 16 ... 40 kA Index I. Introduction II. Programme for environmental protection 1. Packing and transport 2. Checking on receipt 3. Storage 4. Handling 5.
Pay special attention to the danger notes indicated in the manual by the following symbol: Responsible behaviour safeguards your own and others’ safety! For any requests, place contact the ABB Assistance Service.
Index Introduction II. Programme for environmental protection 1. Packing and transport 2. Checking on receipt 3. Storage 4. Handling 5. Description 5.1. General information 5.2. Reference Standards 5.3. EL operating mechanism 5.4. Fixed circuit-breakers 5.5. Withdrawable circuit-breakers 5.6. Characteristics of the electrical accessories 6.
For correct use of the product, please read it carefully. The production processes are carried out in compliance with the Like all the apparatus we manufacture, the VD4 circuit-breakers are Standards for environmental protection in terms of reduction in energy designed for different installation configurations.
Should any damage or irregularity be noted in the supply on unpacking, notify ABB (directly or through the agent or supplier) as soon as possible and in any case within five days of receipt. The apparatus is only supplied with the accessories specified at the time of ordering and validated in the order confirmation sent by ABB.
During handling, take great care not to stress the insulating parts and the terminals of the circuit-breaker. CIRCUIT-BREAKER IEC 62271-100 VD4 ..CEI 17-1 CLASSIFICATION ..SN ..PR. YEAR ..
– withdrawable for UniGear ZS1 switchgear and PowerCube modules. further details please see the caption to figure 4. 5.2. Reference Standards The VD4 circuit-breakers conform to the IEC 62271-100, CEI 17-1 file 1375 Standards and those of major industrialised countries. 5.3. EL operating mechanism VD4 circuit-breakers are equipped with modular EL spring operating mechanisms.
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5.4.1. General characteristics of fixed circuit-breakers General characteristics of fixed circuit-breakers (12 kV) Circuit-breaker VD4 12 Standards IEC 62271-100 VDE 0671; CEI 17-1 (File 1375) Rated voltage Ur [kV] Rated insulation voltage Us [kV] Withstand voltage at 50 Hz Ud (1 min) [kV]...
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General characteristics of fixed circuit-breakers (17.5 kV) Circuit-breaker VD4 17 Standards IEC 62271-100 VDE 0671; CEI 17-1 (File 1375) Rated voltage Ur [kV] 17.5 Rated insulation voltage Us [kV] 17.5 Withstand voltage at 50 Hz Ud (1 min) [kV] Impulse withstand voltage...
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General characteristics of fixed circuit-breakers (24 kV) Circuit-breaker VD4 24 Standards IEC 62271-100 VDE 0671; CEI 17-1 (File 1375) Rated voltage Ur [kV] Rated insulation voltage Us [kV] Withstand voltage at 50 Hz Ud (1 min) [kV] Impulse withstand voltage...
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5.4.2. Types of circuit-breakers available in the fixed version VD4 fixed circuit-breaker without bottom and top terminals Rated uninterrupted current (40°C) [A] Circuit-breaker type H=461 H=589 H=599 H=635 D=424 D=424 D=424 D=424 u/l=205 u/l=310 u/l=310 u/l=310 l/g=217.5 l/g=238 l/g=237.5 l/g=237.5...
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VD4 fixed circuit-breaker without bottom and top terminals Rated uninterrupted current (40°C) [A] Circuit-breaker type H=461 H=589 H=599 H=635 D=424 D=424 D=424 D=424 u/l=205 u/l=310 u/l=310 u/l=310 l/g=217.5 l/g=238 l/g=237.5 l/g=237.5 P=150 P=210 P=275 P=210 P=275 P=150 P=210 P=275 P=275...
VD4 fixed circuit-breaker without bottom and top terminals Rated uninterrupted current (40°C) [A] Circuit-breaker type H=631 H=642 D=424 D=424 u/l=310 u/l=310 l/g=282.5 ll/g=282.5 P=210 P=275 P=275 W=570 W=700 W=700 VD4 24.06.16 p210 VD4 24.06.20 p210 VD4 24.06.25 p210 VD4 24.12.16 p210 1250 VD4 24.12.20 p210...
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16 Operating lever for circuit-breaker racking-in/out (a special version is provided for VD4/ZS8 Preussen Elektra EON circuit-breakers) 5 Closing pushbutton 17 Handles for activating the locks (11). 6 Signalling device for closing spring charged/discharged 7 Operation counter 8 Isolating contacts (*) Only VD4/ZS8 Preussen - Elektra EON version. Fig. 5b...
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Circuit-breakers for ZS8.4 switchgear (fig. 5b) 2) Prevention of traverse with socket-plug disconnected The socket (13) takes the connector (plug) placed in the switchgear. When the plug is not inserted in the socket (13), the stem (21 - fig. 5c) The slides (9) for operating the segregation shutters of the medium prevents the plate (22 - fig.
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5.5.1. General characteristics of withdrawable circuit-breakers for UniGear ZS1 switchgear General characteristics of withdrawable circuit-breakers for UniGear ZS1 switchgear (12 kV) Circuit-breaker VD4/P 12 Standards IEC 62271-100 VDE 0671; CEI 17-1 (File 1375) Rated voltage Ur [kV] Rated insulation voltage...
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General characteristics of withdrawable circuit-breakers for UniGear ZS1 switchgear (17.5 kV) Circuit-breaker VD4/P 17 Standards IEC 62271-100 VDE 0671; CEI 17-1 (File 1375) Rated voltage Ur [kV] 17.5 Rated insulation voltage Us [kV] 17.5 Withstand voltage at 50 Hz Ud (1 min) [kV]...
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General characteristics of withdrawable circuit-breakers for UniGear ZS1 switchgear (24 kV) Circuit-breaker VD4/P 24 Standards IEC 62271-100 VDE 0671; CEI 17-1 (File 1375) Rated voltage Ur [kV] Rated insulation voltage Us [kV] Withstand voltage at 50 Hz Ud (1 min) [kV]...
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5.5.4. General characteristics of withdrawable circuit-breakers for PowerCube modules General characteristics of withdrawable circuit-breakers for PowerCube modules (12 kV) Circuit-breaker VD4/P 12 VD4/W 12 VD4/P 12 VD4/W 12 Modulo PowerCube Standards IEC 62271-100 VDE 0671; CEI 17-1 (File 1375) Rated voltage...
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General characteristics of withdrawable circuit-breakers for PowerCube modules (17.5 kV) Circuit-breaker VD4/P 17 VD4/W 17 VD4/P 17 VD4/W 17 Modulo PowerCube Standards IEC 62271-100 VDE 0671; CEI 17-1 (File 1375) Rated voltage Ur [kV] 17.5 17.5 17.5 17.5 Rated insulation voltage Us [kV] 17.5...
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General characteristics of withdrawable circuit-breakers for PowerCube modules (24 kV) Circuit-breaker VD4/P 24 Modulo PowerCube Standards IEC 62271-100 VDE 0671; CEI 17-1 (File 1375) Rated voltage Ur [kV] Rated insulation voltage Us [kV] Withstand voltage at 50 Hz Ud (1 min) [kV]...
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5.5.8. General characteristics of withdrawable circuit-breakers for ZS8.4 switchgear VD4/ZS8 - VD4/ZT8 - VD4/Z8 withdrawable circuit-breaker for ZS8.4 switchgear Rated uninterrupted current (40°C) [A] Panel with Panel without Special panel Circuit-breaker type partition partition W = 650 W = 800...
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(signalling circuit-breaker open) and four break contacts (signalling circuit- breaker closed) are available. – lever for manually charging the closing springs incorporated in the operating mechanism for VD4/Z8 and VD4/ ZT8, external with rotary movement for VD4/ZS8 –...
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(4) The top shutter activation wheels of the UniMix switchgear (P1/E unit) are available on request (5) The values in brackets refer to the 12 kV rated voltage. 5.5.13. Standard fittings for withdrawable circuit-breakers for VD4 withdrawable circuit-breaker for switchgear UniSwitch (type UniSwitch and UniMix switchgear unit CBW) and UniMix (type unit P1/E) The basic versions of the withdrawable circuit-breakers are three- Rated uninterrupted current (40°C) [A]...
5.6. Characteristics of the electrical accessories Auxiliary contacts of the circuit-breaker Rated insulation voltage according to VDE 0110, Group C 660 V AC Shunt opening release (-MO1); 800 V DC Additional shunt opening release (-MO2); Rated voltage 24 V... 660 V Shunt closing release (-MC) Insulation-test test voltage 2.5 kV...
6. Instructions for operating the circuit-breaker 6.1. Safety indications The VD4 circuit-breakers guarantee a minimum IP2X degree of protection when installed in the following conditions: – fixed circuit-breaker, installed behind a protective metal net – withdrawable circuit-breaker, installed in switchgear.
(7) appears. The maximum force which can normally be applied to the lever is <150 N for the EL1 operating mechanism. a1) Manual closing spring charging for VD4 circuit-breakers for The operation can be carried out with the door open, with the door UniGear switchgear and PowerCube modules (fig.
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The geared motor automatically recharges the spring after each closing For manual closing, press the pushbutton (5 - fig. 6b). operation until the yellow indicator (7) appears. When there is a shunt closing release, the operation can also be If the power is cut off during charging, the geared motor stops and carried out remotely by means of a special control circuit.
Ambient temperature For special installation requirements or other operating conditions, Maximum + 40 °C please contact ABB. Average maximum over 24 hours + 35 °C The areas involved by the passage of power conductors Minimum (according to class– 5),...
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Fig. 8c Fig. 8d Fig. 8e Fig. 8f Caption No. Number of closing-opening cycles allowed for the vacuum interrupters. Breaking capacity of the vacuum interrupters.
By means of the chain transmission, truck handling carried out In ABB trucks, this function is carried out by the -BT1 and -BT2 using the manual lever makes the truck motor armature rotate auxiliary contacts which cut of the release power supply during and...
Racking-in Max 25 Nm Racking-out Fig. 9 7.6. Power circuit connections of fixed circuit-breakers 7.6.1. General recommendations Recommended tightening torque (1) Bolt – Select the cross-section of the conductors according to the service Without lubricant With lubricant (2) current and the short-circuit current of the installation. 10 Nm 4,5 Nm –...
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Before removing the operating mechanism cover to access the terminal box, check that the circuit-breaker is open and the closing spring discharged. Fig. 10 Fig. 10a VD4 circuit-breaker for UniGear switchgear VD4 circuit-breaker for ZS8.4 switchgear and PowerCube. (VD4/ZS8 version with rotary charging). Fig. 11...
All the operations regarding putting into service must (if provided); be carried out by ABB personnel or by suitably qualified customer personnel with in-depth knowledge of the – check that the value of the power supply voltage of the auxiliary apparatus and of the installation.
Furthermore, it is However, following any maintenance interventions, should it be nec- advisable to call on ABB personnel, at least in cases for checking the essary to re-tighten the screws or nuts, it is recommended to al- performances in service and for repairs.
10,000 • general cleaning of the surfaces: operations. For this purpose, please contact the ABB Service office. – dry and eliminate light deposits of dirt with a soft dry cloth; Complete replacement of the actuator, shock absorber and of the –...
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Dismantling and replacement of the operating mechanism (trip box) operations. can only be carried out by ABB personnel or by skilled and specially Complete replacement of the shock absorber and of the other trans- trained personnel, particularly for the necessary adjustments.
Dismantling and replacement of the pole can only be carried out by It follows that: ABB personnel or by skilled and specially trained personnel, particularly – at the rated service voltage the use of vacuum interrupters is for the necessary adjustments.
11. Spare parts and accessories 12. Electric circuit diagrams All assembly operations of spare parts/accessories must The standard VD4 circuit-breaker electric circuit diagrams are as be carried out following the instructions enclosed with follows: the spare parts, by ABB personnel or by suitably –...
13. Overall dimensions Fixed circuit-breakers 1VCD000050 1600 A 31.5 kA (*) Fixing interchange- ability with previous series (345 x 400). Fixed circuit-breakers 7405 1250 A 31.5 kA 7405 17.5 kV 1250 A 31.5 kA (*) Fixing interchange- ability with previous series (345 x 400).
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Fixed circuit-breakers 7406 1250 A 31.5 kA 7406 17.5 kV 1250 A 31.5 kA (*) Fixing interchange- ability with previous series (345 x 520). Fixed circuit-breakers 1VCD003282 17.5 kV 1250 A 1600 A (*) Fixing interchange- ability with previous series (345 x 650).
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Fixed circuit-breakers 1VCD003285 17.5 kV 1250 A 1600 A (*) Fixing interchange- ability with previous series (345 x 650). Fixed circuit-breakers 1VCD000051 1250 A 31.5 kA 1VCD000051 17.5 kV 1250 A 31.5 kA (*) Fixing interchangeabil- ity with previous series (345 x 650).
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Fixed circuit-breakers 7408 17.5 kV 1600 A 2000 A 2500 A 31.5 kA 7408 17.5 kV 2000 A 2500 A (*) Fixing interchange- ability with previous series (345 x 650). Fixed circuit-breakers 7407 1600 A 2000 A 2500 A 31.5 kA 7407 17.5 kV 1600 A...
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Fixed circuit-breakers 1VCD000149 17.5 kV 3150 A 31.5 kA Fixed circuit-breakers 7409 1250 A (*) Fixing interchange- ability with previous series (345 x 520).
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Fixed circuit-breakers 7410 1250 A (*) Fixing interchange- ability with previous series (345 x 650). Fixed circuit-breakers 7411 1600 A 2000 A 2500 A (*) Fixing interchange- ability with previous series (345 x 650).
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1250 A 31.5 kA VD4/P 7412 17.5 kV 1250 A 31.5 kA Withdrawable circuit-breakers for UniGear ZS1 switchgear and PowerCube modules VD4/W (1) 7420 1250 A 31.5 kA VD4/W (1) 7420 17.5 kV 1250 A 31.5 kA (1) Only for PowerCube...
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Withdrawable circuit-breakers for UniGear ZS1 switchgear and PowerCube modules VD4/P 1VCD003284 17.5 kV 1250 A 1600 A Withdrawable circuit-breakers for UniGear ZS1 switchgear and PowerCube modules VD4/P 1VCD003286 17.5 kV 1250 A 1600 A...
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17.5 kA 1600 A 2000 A 31.5 kA VD4/P 7415 17.5 kA 2000 A Withdrawable circuit-breakers for UniGear ZS1 switchgear and PowerCube modules VD4/P (1) 7416 17.5 kA 1600 A 2000 A 31.5 kA VD4/P (1) 7416 17.5 kA 2000 A (1) Only for UniGear ZS1 switchgear.
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Withdrawable circuit-breakers for UniGear ZS1 switchgear and PowerCube modules VD4/P 7417 17.5 kA 2500 A 31.5 kA Withdrawable circuit-breakers for PowerCube modules VD4/W 1VCD000152 17.5 kV 3150 A 31.5 kA...
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Withdrawable circuit-breakers for PowerBloc modules VD4 /PB 1VCD000150 11.6 28.5 17.5 kV 3150 A 31.5 kA Withdrawable circuit-breakers for UniGear ZS1 switchgear VD4/P 1VCD000153 17.5 kV 3150 A 31.5 kA...
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Withdrawable circuit-breakers for UniGear ZS1 switchgear and PowerCube modules VD4/P 7413 1250 A Withdrawable circuit-breakers for UniGear ZS1 switchgear and PowerCube modules VD4/P (1) 7414 1250 A (1) Only for UniGear ZS1 switchgear.
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Withdrawable circuit-breakers for UniGear ZS1 switchgear and PowerCube modules VD4/P 7418 1600 A 2000 A 2500 A (2) (2) Only for UniGear ZS1 switchgear. The rated uninterrupted current of 2300 A is guaranteed with natural ventilation. The rated uninterrupted current...
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Withdrawable circuit-breakers for ZS8.4 switchgear VD4/ZT8 1VCD000093 Withdrawable circuit-breakers for ZS8.4 switchgear VD4/ZS8 1VCD000091...
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Withdrawable circuit-breakers for ZS8.4 switchgear VD4/ZS8 1VCD000133 1250 A Withdrawable circuit-breakers for ZS8.4 switchgear VD4/Z8 1VCD000137 17.5 kA 1250 A...
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Withdrawable circuit-breakers for ZS8.4 switchgear VD4/ZT8 1VCD000134 17.5 kA 1250 A Withdrawable circuit-breakers for ZS8.4 switchgear VD4/ZS8 1VCD000088...
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Withdrawable circuit-breakers for ZS8.4 switchgear VD4/Z8 1VCD000089 Withdrawable circuit-breakers for ZS8.4 switchgear VD4/Z8 1VCD000138 1250 A...
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Withdrawable circuit-breakers for ZS8.4 switchgear VD4/ZT8 1VCD000090 Withdrawable circuit-breakers for ZS8.4 switchgear VD4/ZT8 1VCD000136 1250 A...
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Withdrawable circuit-breakers for ZS8.4 switchgear VD4/ZS8 1VCD000135 1250 A Withdrawable circuit-breakers for UniSwitch / UniMix switchgears VD4/US 1VCD000047 1250 A...
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D-14542 Glindow Phone: +49(0)2102/12-1230, Fax: +49(0)2102/12-1916 E-mail: calor.info@de.abb.com www.abb.com The data and illustrations are not binding. We reserve the right to make changes without notice in the course of technical development of the product. Copyright 2009 ABB. All rights reserved.