Eaton VCP-W, Instructions For Installation, Operation And Maintenance

Page 1: ...Effective 07 2017 IB131006EN Instructions for Installation Operation and Maintenance of Type VCP W Vacuum Circuit Breakers Courtesy of NationalSwitchgear com...

Page 2: ...ESULTING IN DEATH BODILY INJURY AND PROPERTY DAM AGE ALL SAFETY CODES SAFETY STANDARDS AND OR REGULATIONS AS THEY MAY BE APPLIED TO THIS TYPE OF EQUIPMENT MUST BE STRICTLY ADHERED TO THESE CIRCUIT BRE...

Page 3: ...General 11 3 2 Receiving 11 3 3 Handling 11 3 4 Storage 11 3 5 Tools and Accessories 12 3 6 Type VCP W Vacuum Circuit Breaker Element Weights Tables 3 1 3 2 3 3 and 3 4 12 SECTION 4 INITIAL INSPECTIO...

Page 4: ...and Interfacing 36 5 6 Levering Mechanism 36 5 7 Operations Counter 36 5 8 Ground Contact 36 5 9 MOC and TOC Switch Operations 36 SECTION 6 INSPECTION MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING 6 1 Introduction...

Page 5: ...ption 26 5 3 Closing Cam and Trip Linkage 29 5 4 Charging Schematic 30 5 5 Typical VCP W DC and AC Control Schemes 32 5 5A Typical VCP W VCP WXC DC Control Scheme and Diagram 33 5 6 Undervoltage Trip...

Page 6: ...ircuit Breaker Through 15kV Rated Symmetrical 5 Current Basis 1 8 Type VCP W K 1 Vacuum Circuit Breaker Through 15 kV Rated Symmetrical Current Basis 6 1 9 Type VCP WXC Vacuum Circuit Bkr Through 15 k...

Page 7: ...VERSE TYPE TO FAMILIARIZE PERSONNEL WITH THE STYLE OF PRESENTATION THIS WILL HELP TO INSURE THAT PERSONNEL ARE ALERT TO WARNINGS WHICH MAY APPEAR THROUGHOUT THE DOCUMENT IN ADDITION CAUTIONS ARE ALL U...

Page 8: ...ability 2 7 K Times Rated Short Circuit Current Closing and Latching Capability Momentary 1 6 K Times Rated Short Circuit Current Power Frequency 1 Min Impulse kV MVA kV rms kV rms Amperes kA rms Cycl...

Page 9: ...s Current at 60 Hz Sym Inter rupting at V Isc dc compo nent Idc Asym Inter rupting It Closing Latching Capa bility Short Time Current for 3 sec Isolated Shunt Capacitor Bank Current Back to Back Capac...

Page 10: ...rent Basis Identification Rated values Circuit Breaker type Voltage Class Insulation level Normal Current Short circuit Breaking current 3 Second Short Time Current Short Circuit Making Current Cable...

Page 11: ...1250 2000 20 41 81 13 20 50 31 5 240VCP W25 A 24 60 125 630 1250 2000 25 41 88 13 25 63 31 5 CESI certified for rated operating sequence O 0 3 seconds CO 15 seconds CO in accordance with IEC 56 Consul...

Page 12: ...W 40 4 16 4 76 1 0 19 60 1200 2000 3000 40 50 or 83 2 4 76 104 62 50VCP W 50 4 16 4 76 1 0 19 60 1200 2000 3000 50 50 or 83 2 4 76 130 78 50VCP W 63 4 16 4 76 1 0 19 60 1200 2000 3000 63 50 or 83 2 4...

Page 13: ...nce No load Operations Max Voltage V Voltage Range factor K Withstand test Short Circuit Current General Purpose Definite Purpose Power Frequency 1 Min Lightening Impulse 1 2x50us Continuous Current a...

Page 14: ...50 50 350C 150 1000 150 1000C 150 63 3000A VCP W VCPW SE VCP WC VCP W K 1 50kA Except those immediately below 10 12 13 63 29 94 31 44 ALL All Other VCP W VCPW SE VCP W K 1 40kA including 50 25C 150 75...

Page 15: ...1B131006EN Page 9 Effective 07 2017 Figure 1 2 Type VCPW ND Circuit Breaker Outlines and Dimensions in inches Courtesy of NationalSwitchgear com...

Page 16: ...s on the extension rails Use provided rail clamps to firmly hold the circuit breaker on the extension rails while performing such activities as charging closing and tripping Carelessness could cause t...

Page 17: ...er element side openings with the lifting hole toward the interrupters Once the lifting yoke is securely seated in the holes the breaker element can be carefully lifted and moved 3 4 STORAGE If the ci...

Page 18: ...vering In Device Used to electrically move breaker between TEST and CONNECTED positions Style 1A30257G01 Test Jumper Used to operate breaker electrically while breaker is on extension rails or transpo...

Page 19: ...W25 630 1250 2000 350 159 350 159 410 186 175VCP W32 1250 2000 375 170 410 186 175VCP W40 1250 2000 375 170 410 186 240 VCP W1 6 630 1250 2000 462 210 484 220 506 230 240 VCP W20 630 1250 2000 462 210...

Page 20: ...ctive 07 2017 Figure 3 1 Typical VCP W Tools and Accessories Note Products shown for representation only New products may include design improvements and alternate nameplate configurations Courtesy of...

Page 21: ...T PULL HANDLE 6 LIFTING YOKE OPENING 3 WHEEL 7 PRIMARY DISCONNECT 4 EXTENSION RAIL INTERLOCK 8 GROUND CONTACT Figure 3 2 Typical Front View VCP W Vacuum Circuit Breaker Newer model Breakers may not ha...

Page 22: ...IB131006EN Page 16 Effective 07 2017 Figure 3 3 Typical VCP W Vacuum Circuit Breaker Element with Front Cover Removed Courtesy of NationalSwitchgear com...

Page 23: ...IB131006EN Page 17 Effective 07 2017 Figure 3 4 Typical Rear View VCP W Vacuum Circuit Breaker Element Courtesy of NationalSwitchgear com...

Page 24: ...DISCHARGED 2 NAMEPLATE INDICATOR 3 OPERATION COUNTER 7 MANUAL OPEN BUTTON 4 OPEN CLOSED INDICATOR 8 MANUAL CLOSE BUTTON 5 MANUAL CHARGE SOCKET Figure 3 5 Typical VCP W Vacuum Circuit Breaker Front Co...

Page 25: ...f the springs are to be charged on a closed circuit breaker no click is heard at the end of charging operation Discontinue charging and remove the maintenance tool as soon as Charged flag is fully vis...

Page 26: ...1 CIRCUIT BREAKER INSERTION AND REMOVAL NOTICE Inserting breaker A Lower compartment direct roll in breaker Push the breaker into the breaker compartment until the breaker T handle latches over the m...

Page 27: ...nsert the levering crank onto the hex drive nut on the levering system In order to engage the hex drive nut you must push in the levering system slider 3 Rotate the levering crank in a counter clockwi...

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Page 29: ...4 2C Pan Assembly 1 FRONT PANEL 6 SPRING CHARGED DISCHARGED INDICATOR 2 NAMEPLATE 7 MANUAL OPEN BUTTON 3 OPERATION COUNTER 8 MANUAL CLOSE BUTTON 4 OPEN CLOSED INDICATOR 5 MANUAL CHARGE SOCKET 1 2 3 4...

Page 30: ...ovision for Padlocking 3 Automatic Secondary 13 Metal Framework 4 Racking Screw 14 Breaker Rail 5 Moving Block 15 MR2 Integral Racking Provisions 6 Slider 7 Breaker Position Indication 8 Slider Interl...

Page 31: ...to viewing position when the breaker is fully connected BPI breaker position indication Label Represents positive indication of breaker location at any position through use of a colored label mounted...

Page 32: ...he TEST position and engage the secondary contacts following the procedure described in paragraph 4 8 1 As soon as the closing springs are charged the condition will be indicated by a Spring Charged D...

Page 33: ...4 5 Pulling Secondary Disconnect Cage to Engage Secondaries in TEST Position Old Version Shown New Version will have BPI Pan With Automatic Secondaries Code Plates Code plates are provided to prevent...

Page 34: ...ring fixed primary contacts TOC switches will also operate once the CONNECTED position is reached if TOC switches are provided in the structure Remove the levering in crank at this point Close the cir...

Page 35: ...clusive current transfer system consists of a series of plated high conductivity copper leaf conductors that are pressed on the movable interrupter stem This design provides a multipoint contact resul...

Page 36: ...al design a small mirror may be required to inspect all three poles Note that the actual configuration and or appearance of the indicator can vary from one circuit breaker rating to another The actual...

Page 37: ...0C 1200 2000 3000 5 5 7 2 INNER 2 in cell 2 INNER 2 in cell 2 INNER 2 in cell 50VCP W63C 150VCP W63C 1200 2000 3000 7 7 7 2 INNER 2 in cell 2 INNER 2 in cell 2 INNER 2 in cell Note Although only stand...

Page 38: ...CONTACTS ARE CLOSED OR THE CLOSING SPRINGS ARE CHARGED THE CIRCUIT BREAKER CONTACTS MAY OPEN OR THE CLOSING SPRINGS DISCHARGE CAUSING A CRUSHING INJURY DISCHARGE THE SPRINGS AND OPEN THE CIRCUIT BREA...

Page 39: ...IB131006EN Page 33 Effective 07 2017 Figure 5 3 Closing Cam and Trip Linkage Courtesy of NationalSwitchgear com...

Page 40: ...IB131006EN Page 34 Effective 07 2017 Figure 5 4 charging schematic Courtesy of NationalSwitchgear com...

Page 41: ...the camshaft in turn rotates the pole shaft through the main link to close the circuit breaker In Figure 5 3c the linkage is shown with the circuit beaker in the closed position before the closing sp...

Page 42: ...IB131006EN Page 36 Effective 07 2017 Figure 5 5 Typical VCP W DC and AC Control Schemes Courtesy of NationalSwitchgear com...

Page 43: ...third motor cut off switch and other Wiring changes WARNING 15kV VCP WXC 63kA 1200 3000A Special Power Plant Breakers Styles 4A35390G10 4A35391G10 4A35392G10 Circuit Breakers are configured for Power...

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Page 45: ...ltage trip device for VCP W circuit breakers is an electromechanical device that operates to open the circuit breaker at 30 or less of the voltage rating of the trip coil The device does not open the...

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Page 47: ...isengaged only when the circuit breaker is in the TEST position by lifting the latch release As the circuit breaker is withdrawn it comes out with the contacts open and the springs discharged because...

Page 48: ...hould be a minimum of twice per year 3 Fault interruptions have the greatest impact on contact erosion inside of the Vacuum Interrupters Circuit breakers that have been subjected to 15 full rated faul...

Page 49: ...and the material presented in this instruction manual and other related manuals 6 2 2 GENERAL TORQUE GUIDELINES Bolts and screws must be properly torqued This is especially true if part and or accesso...

Page 50: ...ceptable perform CloSureTest 6 9 1 replace interrupter assembly if CloSure Test is also satisfactory If integrity check is not satisfactory replace interrupter assembly Clean with lint free cloth Repl...

Page 51: ...t the machine at zero potential increase to appropriate test voltage and maintain for one minute A successful withstand indicates that all interrupters have a satisfactory vacuum level If there is a b...

Page 52: ...aced Figures 6 2 and 6 3 The adequacy of contact wipe can be determined by Figure 6 3 Vacuum Interrupter Showing Contact Erosion Indicator with Breaker Closed Indicators are Checked Only When Breaker...

Page 53: ...Conduct the test as follows Close the breaker Connect the high potential lead of the test machine to one of the poles of the breaker Connect the remaining poles and breaker frame to ground Start the m...

Page 54: ...manually and electrically Check the closing and opening times to verify that they are in accordance with the limits in Table 5 2 6 9 1 CLOSURE TEST Introduction The CloSureTM Test is a simple yet ext...

Page 55: ...nclosure or placed on the workbench follow this procedure to perform the CloSureTM Test For further instructions on disconnecting the circuit breaker consult Section 4 of this manual If the enclosure...

Page 56: ...s shown in Figure 6 10 Figure 6 11 Manually Charging Closing Springs Step 7 Charge the closing springs with the maintenance tool Continue charging the closing springs until a click is heard and the st...

Page 57: ...ve Testing Tape Sample Step 12 Inspect the circuit breaker to assure it is in the open position and the closing springs are discharged Remove the transparent CloSureTM Tool Remove the tape from the ca...

Page 58: ...ker should be Breaker Line Approximate Mechanism Cabinet Width inch Upper Mounting Hole Lower Mounting hole Marker Placement Hole DHP VR 20 29 A1 A1 B2 B1 C2 C5 VCPW ND 20 21 A1 B2 C2 VCP W 29 33 A1 A...

Page 59: ...ism Pawls Slipping or Broken Ratchet Wheel Teeth worn or broken Cam Shaft Assembly Sluggish or jammed Oscillator Reset spring off or broken Closing Spring charged but breaker does not close No Closing...

Page 60: ...s to remain reset Close Latch Binding Close Latch Roller Binding Trip Circuit Energized Undesirably Closes Control Circuit Close Circuit CS C Getting Shorted Mechanism Close Release Latch Fails to res...

Page 61: ...PORTING It is important to learn the field failures To aid in this process it is recommended that IEEE Std C37 10 section A 1 and the reporting form IEEE Std 1325 be considered for reporting the break...

Page 62: ...3 3A 4 Interrupter Assembly 50 250 1200A 58kA 50 250 1200A 58kA 4 SC 50 250H 1200A 78kA 50 250 2000A 58kA 50 250 2000A 58kA 5 SC 50 250H 2000A 78kA 8297A02H01 8297A02H21 8297A05H01 8297A03H01 8297A03...

Page 63: ...58kA 150 750H 1200A 77kA 150 750 2000A 58kA 150 750H 2000A 77kA 8297A23H01 8297A26H01 8297A24H01 8297A27H01 8297A23H02 8297A26H02 8297A24H02 8297A27H02 3 3 3 3 23 24 150 750 3000A 58kA 150 750H 3000A...

Page 64: ...40 1200A 64kA 270 40 2000A 64kA 8299A04H01 8299A05H01 8299A02H01 8299A05H01 8299A02H01 8299A05H01 8299A02H01 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 30 Primary Disconnects Up to 15 kV 1200A 508B022G01 508B022G01 502A851G02 6 3...

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Page 66: ...Red Springs 150 63 Orange Springs 691C651G01 691C651G03 1C94385G01 691C651G02 691C651G04 for SE only 1C94385G02 692C799G01 3 3 3 40 40A 27kV Blue Springs 27kV Black Springs 691C241G01 1C94715G01 3 3 4...

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Page 68: ...3 8237A27H04 8237A27H05 8237A27H01 8237A27H02 3759A74G03 3759A74G04 3759A74G05 3759A74G01 3759A74G02 1 1 1 1 1 56 57 58 59 Shunt Trip Coils 24VDC 48VDC 125VDC 125VAC Cap Trip 250VDC 240VAC Cap Trip 37...

Page 69: ...1 66 Auxiliary Switch 698B822H01 5697B02G01 5697B02G02 1 67 Trip D Shaft 694C638G02 694C638G02 694C638G02 1 68 Main Link Trip Latch 3A75675G01 3A75675G01 3A75675G01 1 69 Ground Contact Assy 691C506G01...

Page 70: ...Complete Replacement 691C281G01 691C281G03 691C281G04 691C281G01 691C281G07 SE 691C281G05 27kV 691C281G08 SE 691C281G06 27kV 691C281G02 691C281G09 691C281G10 STANDARD UV WITH SHUNT TRIP 2 77 UV Trip K...

Page 71: ...5H01 8297A35H02 8297A35H03 3 3 3 113 114 115 75 50C 1200A 75 50C 2000A 75 50C 3000A 8297A34H07 8297A34H08 8297A34H09 3 3 3 116 117 118 150 25C 1200A 150 25C 2000A 150 25C 3000A 8297A33H11 8297A33H12 8...

Page 72: ...149 150 151 50 40 1200A 50 40 2000A 50 40 3000A Contact Eaton Contact Eaton Contact Eaton 3 3 3 152 153 154 50 50C 1200A 50 50C 2000A 50 50C 3000A Contact Eaton Contact Eaton Contact Eaton 3 3 3 155...

Page 73: ...6 40 2000A 8299A01H06 8299A01H07 3 3 8 9 10 72 25 630A 72 25 1250A 72 25 2000A 8299A01H08 8299A01H09 8299A01H10 3 3 3 11 12 72 32 1250A 72 32 2000A 8299A01H11 8299A01H12 3 3 13 14 72 40 1250A 72 40 20...

Page 74: ...40 1250A 175 40 1250A 8299A01H26 8299A01H27 3 3 28 29 29A 240 25 650A 240 25 1250A 240 25 2000A 8299A01H28 8299A01H29 8299A01H30 3 3 3 30 31 Primary Disconnects Up to 175 40 630A Up to 175 40 1250A 69...

Page 75: ...00A 699B352G01 699B352G02 6 6 35 37 Phase Barrier Up to 175 40 240 25 691C176H04 691C218H01 2 38 39 Push Rod Assemblies Up to 175 40 white springs Up to 175 40 Blue springs 691C650G01 691C651G01 3 3 4...

Page 76: ...pring Release Coils 48VDC 125VDC 120VAC 250VDC 240VAC 3759A76G01 3759A76G02 3759A76G03 3759A76G11 3759A76G12 3759A76G13 1 1 1 50 Rectifier 120 240VAC 3759A79G01 3759A79G02 1 51 52 53 54 55 Anti Pump Y...

Page 77: ...8064A19G03 8064A19G09 8064A19G08 8064A19G01 8064A19G02 8064A19G03 8064A19G07 8064A19G08 1 1 1 1 1 63 Motor Cut Off Switch 699B199G01 699B199G04 1 64 Latch Check Switch 699B147G01 699B147H04 1 65 65A P...

Page 78: ...el 3617A99G01 3617A99G01 74 Fastener Kit 8061A01G01 8061A01G01 75 Labels Kit 3759A79G01 8295A45G04 1 76 Wiring Harness Repair Kit Complete Replacement 691C281G01 691C281G03 691C281G04 691C281G01 691C2...

Page 79: ...6EN Page 73 Effective 07 2017 7 3 Recommended Renewal Parts for GB Rated Breakers Line No Description Style Number Qty VCP W W VACW W VACX 1 150VCP WGC50 1200A 8297A36G28 3 Courtesy of NationalSwitchg...

Page 80: ...Wheel Kit As configured through Bidmanager Note This Roll on Floor Wheel Kit can also be ordered as an aftermarket item and installed in the field as required Kit Part Number 68C5010G41 Roll on Floor...

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