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ABB V-Contact VSC Series Installation And Service Instructions Manual

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V-Contact VSC
Installation and service instructions
7.2/12 kV - 400 A

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  • Page 1 V-Contact VSC Installation and service instructions 7.2/12 kV - 400 A...
  • Page 3 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, please contact the ABB Assistance Service.
  • Page 4 Index I. Introduction II. Programme for environmental protection III. Application of the standards for X-ray emission IV. Safety information V. Qualified personnel VI. Interventions in the field 1. Description 1.1. “MAC” magnetic drive 1.2. Versions available 1.3. Characteristics 1.4. Performances 1.5.
  • Page 5 This does not relieve the user from their responsibility for using good technical working practices in application, installation, service and maintenance of the apparatus purchased. Should further information be required, please contact ABB. WARNING Dangerous voltages. Risk of death, serious injury to people, damage to the apparatus or other objects.

  • Page 6: Application Of The X-Ray Emission Standards

    Environmental protection programme The V-Contact vacuum contactors are manufactured in accordance with the ISO 14000 Stan- dards (Guidelines for environmental management). The production processes are carried out in compliance with the Standards for environmental protection in terms of reduction in energy consumption as well as in raw materials and production of waste materials.

  • Page 7: Qualified Personnel

    6) is trained in first-aid procedures. Interventions in the field ABB can provide competent and well-trained personnel for assistance in the field to give techni- cal guidance and consultancy regarding installation, complete overhauling, repair and mainte- nance of apparatus.
  • Page 8 (fig. B) is generated, which attracts panorama of medium voltage contactors. and moves the core into the opposite position The experience acquired by ABB in the field of (fig. C). medium voltage circuit-breakers fitted with Every opening and closing operation creates a drives with “MABS”...

  • Page 9: Versions Available

    The energy needed for operation is not sup- feeder extremely reliable, unaffected by elec- plied directly by the auxiliary power supply, but tromagnetic interference generated by the sur- is always “stored” in the capacitor which acts rounding environment and free of any emis- as an energy accumulator, and therefore op- sions which may affect other apparatus placed eration always takes place with constant speeds...

  • Page 10: Compliance With Standards

    1.500 3.000 4.800 (1) Ultimate performances for back-to-back capacitor banks (1) Overvoltage surge ar- Rated current Contact ABB resters are compulsory Max. transient current of the capacitor [kA] Contact ABB between phases and Max. transient frequency of the capacitor [kHz]...
  • Page 11 Any operation carried out on the sories specified at the time of ordering and vali- contactor must be done without the dated in the order confirmation sent by ABB. presence of voltage and with the main The accompanying documents inserted in the...
  • Page 12 3. Handling 5. Avoid excessive speed, sudden starts and stops or sharp changes in direction during The contactor can be lifted using a lifting truck contactor handling. or a fork-lift truck. 6. Only lift the contactor enough to avoid any The following precautions must be taken dur- obstacles on the floor.
  • Page 13 3.2. Handling and lifting using a crane for withdrawable contactors – Insert the lifting plates – Lift – After the unpacking and lifting operations, remove the lifting accessories. Removal of the contactor from the packing and dismantling the lifting tools. Fig.

  • Page 14: Normal Conditions

    – IEC60694/DIN VDE 0101 For special installation requirements or other – VDE 0105: Operation of electrical plants operating conditions, please contact ABB. – DIN VDE 0141: Earthing systems for electri- cal installations with rated voltage higher than 1 kV –...

  • Page 15: Overall Dimensions

    5.5. Overall dimensions 5.5.1. VSC fixed contactor For the overall dimensions and distances between fixing holes, refer to figure 4a. In any case, avoid stressing the supporting structure of the contactor: if necessary, arrange slots in the fixing area to facilitate correct positioning of the apparatus. The assembly positions can be selected between the two shown in figure 4b.
  • Page 16 Installation of fixed contactors The contactor keeps its performances in the installation positions indicated: A) floor-mounted with moving contacts at the bottom B) wall-mounted with horizontal moving contacts and terminals at the bottom. Fig. 4b 5.5.2. VSC/P withdrawable contactors VSC/P 7 - VSC/P 12 Fig.
  • Page 17 - if necessary, restore the surface treatment deformation caused by shocks received dur- (consult ABB) ing transport or storage in the warehouse. - put the connections in contact with the – Select the cross-section of the conductors...
  • Page 18 – Interpose a spring and a flat washer between Earthing the head of the bolt and the connection. For the fixed version contactor, carry out – The use of bolts according to DIN class 8.8 earthing by means of the special hole marked Standards is recommended, also referring to with the relative symbol.
  • Page 19 KM1-1 KM1-12 KM1-2 KM1-11 KM1-3 KM1-10 KM1-4 KM1-9 KM1-5 KM1-8 KM1-6 KM1-7 Fig. 6 Checks After the above-mentioned operations, carry out the following checks: – check that the connections do not exert any force on the terminals – check tightness of the connections. Fig.
  • Page 20 Rules for designing the switchgear • ambient temperature. For any needs, please contact ABB Service. Arc proof The ABB enclosures are supplied with a rein- Reference Standards forced door, suitable for making arc proof The enclosures and contactors comply with the switchgear.
  • Page 21 The crosspiece for hooking up the contactor to – input and output tulip isolating contacts; the enclosure for operation of the truck is – locks as per par. 5.6.2.1.; mounted on the front of the truck; – three current-limiting fuses (supplied on re- –...
  • Page 22 5.6.2.1. Description of the locks for – Electric lock on racking-in and racking-out withdrawable contactors with the door open (microswitch on the door) of the enclosure connected in series with the – Electric lock which prevents the contactor be- ing closed when the truck is not in the racked- locking electromagnet on the contactor truck.
  • Page 23 TABLE 1 Version Description Inputs Closing Opening UV (undervoltage) KM1-7, KM1-8 KM1-9, KM1-10 KM1-11, KM1-12 SCO (Single Command With this version the closing operation takes place by Operated) supplying auxiliary energy to the UV (undervoltage) input of the apparatus. On the other hand, the opening operation takes place when the auxiliary energy is either voluntarily Not used Not used...
  • Page 24 5.8. Emergency opening operation a transmission made of insulating material of suitable length which allows safe operation. The transmission device is to be provided by the The contactor is provided with manual customer. emergency operation which must be For the withdrawable VSC/P contactors placed carried out by suitably qualified per- in UniGear ZS1 type switchgear or PowerCube sonnel with in-depth knowledge of the...
  • Page 25 85% and 110% into service must be carried out by of the rated auxiliary voltage of the apparatus ABB personnel or by suitably quali- – check that the contactor vacuum interrupter fied customer personnel with in-depth...
  • Page 26 Operations in ABB enclosure the handles (5) (fig. 11e) which click sideways In the instructions given below, an ABB circuit- inserting themselves into the slots (6) (fig. 11b); breaker is shown.
  • Page 27 Fig. 11f Fig. 11d Fig. 11e (2) Passing from the “isolated” to the “isolated Make sure that the lever (3) (fig. 11) is for test” position (connection of the auxilia- fully pressed against the connector (1) ries)”. (fig. 11). – Insert and hook up the mobile connector (1) (fig.
  • Page 28 Check that the feeder compartment – through the inspection window (4) check that door (2) is locked. the contactor is open (indicator in position “O”); – close the shutter of the operating seat of the – fully insert the racking-in/out lever of the truck ST turning the actuator (10) clockwise.
  • Page 29 (2) Passing from the “isolated for test” to the – move the two handles (5) (fig. 11d) at the “isolated” position (disconnection of the aux- same time towards the median axis of the iliaries) contactor, and simultaneously pull the con- –...
  • Page 30 7.1. General In any case, for any problems, please do not • Maintenance must be carried out by hesitate to contact us. ABB personnel or by suitably quali- fied customer personnel with in- depth knowledge of the apparatus 7.2. Inspection and of the installation (IEC 60694, –...
  • Page 31 If there is a discharge during the test, the interrupter must be replaced because this type of phenomenon corresponds to deterioration in the degree of vacuum. In case of need, contact ABB Service. 4 Interrupter contacts. 1 year or Refer to fig.
  • Page 32 7.5. Repairs following a fault. Replacement with spare parts and accessories must only be carried out by ABB personnel or Enclosures by suitably qualified personnel with appropri- External evidence of deformation of the enclo- ate training.
  • Page 33 7.6. Instructions for dismantling and re- placing fuses 7.6.1. General All the operations described below must be carried out by suitably qualified personnel with in-depth 70-71 knowledge of the apparatus. Do not rack the contactor out unless the enclosure is securely fixed in the switchgear or to a stable base.
  • Page 34 (50 fig. 18b), fully insert the fuses with the con- Only use the material specified, pro- tacts fitted with striker on the opposite side to vided by ABB, for assembly. the isolating contacts of the contactor. Close the locking rings again, moving them in the...
  • Page 35 Fig. 18b Fig. 18c...
  • Page 36 a) Mounting the adapters (fig. 19a) b) Mounting the fuses (fig. 19b) The fuseholder (32) (fig. 19b) is preset to take Mount the fuses or the adapter (preassembled fuses with fixing centre distance of 553 mm. as indicated in par. a) with the striker, (indicated For smaller sizes, three adapters are needed, by the arrow) facing the opposite side to the as indicated below:...
  • Page 37 7.8. Mounting and dismantling the 7.9. Putting the contactor back into serv- short-circuit busbar (fig. 20) a) Mounting 7.9.1. Mounting the shield and insulating guard (fig. 14) Mount the busbar with the feeler pin (60) on the opposite side to that of the tulips and fix it Reposition the protection (1) (fig.
  • Page 38 8. Spare parts and accessories 8.1. List of spare parts – Vacuum interrupter assembly (replacement To order contactor spare parts/accessories, re- to be carried out by ABB) fer to technical catalogue 1VCP000165 and al- – Electronic feeder ways state the following: –...
  • Page 40 ABB Power Technologies S.p.A. ABB Calor Emag Mittelspannung GmbH Unità Operativa Sace Oberhausener Strasse 33 Petzower Strasse 8 Via Friuli, 4 D-40472 Ratingen D-14542 Glindow I-24044 Dalmine Phone: +49(0)2102/12-1230, Fax: +49(0)2102/12-1916 Tel: +39 035 395111 E-mail: calor.info@de.abb.com Fax: +39 035 395874 Internet:http://www.abb.de/calor...

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