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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    — M E D I U M V O LTA G E P R O D U C T S VD4/R-VD4/L-VD4/R-SEC-VD4/L-SEC Installation and operating instructions 12...24 kV - 630...1250 A - 12...25 kA Table of Contents Foreword II. Environmental protection program 1.
  • Page 2 VD4/R - VD4/L - VD4/R-SEC - VD4/L-SEC - INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS — For your safety! • Make sure that the installation room (space, • Make sure that the rated performance of the divisions and environment) is suitable for the apparatus is not exceeded during service.
  • Page 3: Foreword

    Besides this manual, it is therefore always for installing the following medium voltage circuit necessary to consult the latest technical breakers and putting them into service: VD4/R - documentation (electric circuit and wiring VD4/L - VD4/R-SEC and VD4/L-SEC, hereinafter diagrams, assembly and installation drawings, any called VD4.
  • Page 4: Packing And Transport

    VD4/R - VD4/L - VD4/R-SEC - VD4/L-SEC - INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS — 1. Packing and transport The circuit breaker is shipped in special packing, in the open position and with the springs discharged. Each piece of apparatus is protected by a plastic...
  • Page 5: Inspection On Arrival

    Should any damage or configurations/ conditions. 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...
  • Page 6: Storing

    VD4/R - VD4/L - VD4/R-SEC - VD4/L-SEC - INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS — 3. Storing When the apparatus must be stored for a certain hygroscopic substance per piece of apparatus period of time, our workshops can (on request) inside the packing.
  • Page 7: Handling

    M E D I U M V O LTA G E P R O D U C T S — 4. Handling Before proceeding with any operation, always make sure that the springs of the operating mechanism spring are discharged and that the apparatus is in the open position.
  • Page 8: Description

    VD4/R - VD4/L - VD4/R-SEC - VD4/L-SEC - INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS — 5. Description General The operating mechanism is the EL trip-free stored energy type with independent opening and VD4 series circuit breakers are devices under closing regardless of the operator’s action. The EL vacuum for indoor installation.
  • Page 9 5.1.1 Available versions VD4 circuit breakers with lateral operating The VD4 circuit breakers conform to standards IEC mechanism are available in the following versions: 62271- 100, CEI-EN 62271-100 and those of the • fixed, with rh lateral operating mechanism and major industrialized countries.
  • Page 10 TA. In the “CEI 0-16” version, the REF 601 device opens the circuit breaker by means of the undervoltage release -MU ) for operating temperature up to -25 °C and storage temperature up to -40 °C, please ask ABB...
  • Page 11 TA. In the “CEI 0-16” version, the REF 601 device opens the circuit breaker by means of the undervoltage release -MU ) for operating temperature up to -25 °C and storage temperature up to -40 °C, please ask ABB...
  • Page 12 VD4/R - VD4/L - VD4/R-SEC - VD4/L-SEC - INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS — 5. Product description 5.3.3 General specifications of fixed circuit breakers with rh lateral operating mechanisms for ABB UniSec witchgear (12-17.5-24 kV) Circuit breaker VD4/R-SEC 12 VD4/R-SEC 17 VD4/R-SEC 24 Standards IEC 62271-100 •...
  • Page 13 M E D I U M V O LTA G E P R O D U C T S 5.3.4 General specifications of fixed circuit breakers with lh lateral operating mechanisms for ABB UniSec switchgear (12-17.5-24 kV) Circuit breaker VD4/L-SEC 12...
  • Page 14 VD4/R - VD4/L - VD4/R-SEC - VD4/L-SEC - INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS — 5. Product description 5.4 Standard equipment The basic wiring ends in the terminal box. This latter is equipped with a withdrawable part that 5.4.1 VD4/R fixed circuit breakers with rh lateral...
  • Page 15 M E D I U M V O LTA G E P R O D U C T S 5.4.2 Circuit breakers for UniSec switchgear with • the front enclosure has a transparent sliding rh or lh lateral operating mechanisms shutter over the mechanical indicators, the (230 mm distance between centers) operating pushbuttons and the hand lever that...
  • Page 16 VD4/R - VD4/L - VD4/R-SEC - VD4/L-SEC - INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS — 5. Product description 5.5 Available types 5.5.1 VD4/R 12-17-24 rh lateral operating mechanism U [kV] In [A] Isc [kA] Description Pole center distance Wiring diagram 230 mm 300 mm...
  • Page 17 M E D I U M V O LTA G E P R O D U C T S 5.5.2 VD4/L 12-17-24 lh lateral operating mechanism U [kV] In [A] Isc [kA] Description Pole center distance Wiring diagram 230 mm 300 mm...
  • Page 18 VD4/R - VD4/L - VD4/R-SEC - VD4/L-SEC - INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS — 5. Product description 5.5.3 VD4/R-SEC 12-17-24 rh lateral operating mechanism, version for UniSec switchgear Pole center distance U [kV] In [A] Isc [kA] Description 230 mm Wiring diagram...
  • Page 19 M E D I U M V O LTA G E P R O D U C T S 5.5.4 VD4/L-SEC 12-17-24 lh lateral operating mechanism, version for UniSec switchgear Pole center distance U [kV] In [A] Isc [kA] Description...
  • Page 20 VD4/R - VD4/L - VD4/R-SEC - VD4/L-SEC - INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS — 5. Product description 5.6 Characteristics of the electrical accessories Shunt opening release (-M01); Additional shunt Auxiliary contacts of the circuit breaker opening release (-M02); Shunt closing release (-MC) 24 ... 250 V ac/dc...
  • Page 21: Instructions For Circuit Breaker Operation

    M E D I U M V O LTA G E P R O D U C T S — 6. Instructions for circuit breaker operation Safety indications VD4 circuit breakers guarantee a minimum Pay the greatest attention to moving parts IP3X degree of protection when installed in if the circuit breaker is subjected to...
  • Page 22 VD4/R - VD4/L - VD4/R-SEC - VD4/L-SEC - INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS — 6. Instructions for circuit breaker operation 6.3 Circuit breaker closing and However, it is always possible to complete the loading operation in the manual mode. opening operations...
  • Page 23: Installation

    0, 4 0, 6 to prevent condensation from forming (kA) Figure 7b Please contact ABB for special installation Figure 7b requirements or other operating conditions. N. Number of closingopening cycles allowed for the vacuum interrupters. Ia Breaking capacity of the vacuum interrupters.
  • Page 24 VD4/R - VD4/L - VD4/R-SEC - VD4/L-SEC - INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS — 7. Installation Preliminary operations Power circuit connections • Clean the insulating parts with clean dry rags. 7.6.1 General recommendations • Make sure that the upper and lower terminals are • Make sure that the circuit breaker terminals are...
  • Page 25 Without lubricant With lubricant ( access the terminal box. 10 Nm 4.5 Nm 30 Nm 10 Nm 7.8.2 Circuit breakers for ABB switchgear 40 Nm 20 Nm The auxiliary circuits are fully wired in the factory 70 Nm 40 Nm through to the connector. Please refer to the 200 Nm...
  • Page 26: Putting Into Service

    VD4/R - VD4/L - VD4/R-SEC - VD4/L-SEC - INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS — 8. Putting into service General procedures Before putting into service the circuit breaker, perform the following operations: All the operations for putting into service • check the tightness of the power connections at must be carried out by ABB personnel or by the switch terminals;...
  • Page 27: Maintenance

    The purpose of the maintenance operations is to 9.1.1 Operating life keep the apparatus in a good working condition The operating life expectancy of VD4 circuit for as long as possible. breakers is as follows: The following operations must be performed, as • vacuum interrupters: up to 30,000 operations,...
  • Page 28 VD4/R - VD4/L - VD4/R-SEC - VD4/L-SEC - INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS — 9. Maintenance Functional test 9.3.2 Actuator and transmission system: • Carry out a few opening and closing operations Circuit breakers up to 25 kA with the circuit breaker not connected to the The actuator (trip box), the shock-absorber and all load.
  • Page 29 Replacement of spare parts and accessories must nominal distance (12 to 17.5 kV). only be carried out by ABB personnel or suitably Procedure for testing the degree of vacuum of the qualified and specially trained personnel.
  • Page 30: Application Of The X-Ray Emission Standards

    VD4/R - VD4/L - VD4/R-SEC - VD4/L-SEC - INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS — 10. Application of the X-ray emission Standards One of the physical properties of vacuum frequency, according to the IEC 62271-100 and insulation is that Xrays could be emitted when the VDE 0670 Standards, is safe;...
  • Page 31: Spare Parts And Accessories

    • Opening release accordance with the instructions enclosed • Supplementary opening release with the spare parts themselves, by ABB • Undervoltage release personnel or by suitably qualified customer • Contact for signalling undervoltage release...
  • Page 32: Overall Dimensions

    VD4/R - VD4/L - VD4/R-SEC - VD4/L-SEC - INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS — 12. Overall dimensions Fixed circuit breaker with rh lateral operating mechanism - 12-17.5-24 kV pole center-distance P = 230 mm TN 1VCD000100 230 ±1 230 ±1 2xM 10...
  • Page 33 M E D I U M V O LTA G E P R O D U C T S Fixed circuit breaker with lh lateral operating mechanism - 12-17.5-24 kV pole center-distance P = 230 mm TN 1VCD003453 230 ±1 230 ±1 2xM 10 21,5...
  • Page 34 VD4/R - VD4/L - VD4/R-SEC - VD4/L-SEC - INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS — 12. Overall dimensions Fixed circuit breaker with rh lateral operating mechanism - 12-17.5-24 kV pole center-distance P = 300 mm TN 1VCD000101 300 ±1 300 ±1 2xM 10...
  • Page 35 M E D I U M V O LTA G E P R O D U C T S Fixed circuit breaker with lh lateral operating mechanism - 12-17.5-24 kV pole center-distance P = 300 mm TN 1VCD003454 300 ±1 300 ±1 2xM 10 21,5...
  • Page 36 VD4/R - VD4/L - VD4/R-SEC - VD4/L-SEC - INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS — 12. Overall dimensions Fixed circuit breaker for UniSec switchgear - rh lateral operating mechanism - 12-17.5-24 kV pole center-distance P = 230 mm TN 1VCD000131 426,6 354,5 2xM10/18 deep 230 ±1...
  • Page 37 M E D I U M V O LTA G E P R O D U C T S Fixed circuit breaker for UniSec switchgear - lh lateral operating mechanism - 12-17.5-24 kV pole center-distance P = 230 mm TN 1VCD000132 426,6 2xM10/18 deep 230 ±1...
  • Page 38 VD4/R - VD4/L - VD4/R-SEC - VD4/L-SEC - INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS — 12. Overall dimensions Detail of control front 76,5 83,5 21,5 61,5 26,5 26,5 19,5 17,5 17,5 12,5 21,5 39,5 72,5 119,5 121,5 1 Shows REF601 2 353.5 VD4/R-L -Sec 365.5 VD4 (all the other versions)
  • Page 39: Quality Of The Products And Environmental Protection

    ISO 14001 Standards. Aluminium foil for packaging Recycling or disposal ABB provides its skills and assistance to facilitate the recycling and disposal process for products at the end of their life. It is always necessary to comply with the local regulations when disposing...
  • Page 40 Your contact center: abb.com/contactcenters More service information: abb.com/service The data and illustrations are not binding. We reserve the right to modify the contents of this document without prior notice following technical and product developments. © Copyright 2023 ABB. All rights reserved.

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