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Brief Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 02

Vacuum Interrupter (VI)  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 04

Application Condition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0

Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 06

Advanced Technology  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 08

Standards and Quality Control  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 08

Environmental Protection  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Introduction and Type Description   . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Product Structure   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

     Front panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

     Primary disconnect  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

     Breaker mechanism  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

     Interlock system  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

     Typical layout for vacuum circuit breaker  . . . 13

     Spare parts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  14

     Circuit Breaker Characteristics  . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

     Main circuit resistance of SecoVac . . . . . . . . . . 14

     Coil Characteristics  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

     Motor Characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

     Overall dimension . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

     SecoVac VB2 Plus L-frame  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

     

Multilin 60 Family   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Multilin 3 Series   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Internal Wiring Diagram  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Working Principle   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

     Vacuum interrupter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Working principle of operating mechanism  . . . . 33

     Motor spring charging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

     Closing operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

     Anti-Pump  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

     Tripping operation  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

     Reclosing   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

     Interlocks   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Commissioning   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Considerations  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Preparation Work   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

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Contents

General Introduction

Description

Selection Guide

Measurement, Protection and Control

Operation

Ordering Check List

Summary of Contents for SecoVac Series

Page 1: ...GE Industrial Solutions 3 3kV 27kV Embedded Pole Vacuum Circuit Breaker ...

Page 2: ...3 3kV 27kV Embedded Pole Vacuum Circuit Breaker ...

Page 3: ...ral Electric Company GE is the only company listed in the Dow Jones Industrial Index today that was also included in the original index in 1896 Industrial Solutions GE Industrial Solutions a division of GE Energy Management is a global leading provider in power distribution offering a wide range of services and products which include medium and low voltage power distribution equipment and componen...

Page 4: ...n of the E Coat cathodic electrocoating paint process have resulted in a standard of excellence unmatched in the industry SecoVac is designed assembled and tested to meet or exceed applicable IEC GB and DL standards It is suitable for applications in all major industries including T D Oil Gas Automotive Processing plants Iron and Steel mills Mining Commercial buildings etc It provides protection f...

Page 5: ...haracteristics 14 Main circuit resistance of SecoVac 14 Coil Characteristics 14 Motor Characteristics 14 Overall dimension 1 SecoVac VB2 Plus L frame 20 Multilin 6 0 Family 23 Multilin 3 Series 26 Internal Wiring Diagram 30 Working Principle 33 Vacuum interrupter 33 Working principle of operating mechanism 33 Motor spring charging 33 Closing operation 34 Anti Pump 34 Tripping operation 34 Reclosin...

Page 6: ...lied in controlling and protecting electrical equipment in industrial and mineral enterprises power plants and substations The product conforms to the IEC 62271 standard It is especially suitable for conditions which require frequent operation The withdrawable type It is the optimum choice for the control and protection of MV power distribution systems 3 3kV 27kV Embedded Pole Vacuum Circuit Break...

Page 7: ...ype tested to the latest IEC 62271 100 and IEC 62271 1 standards All SecoVac circuit breakers meet or exceed the electrical and mechanical endurance requirements of E2 and M2 in accordance with IEC 62271 100 SecoVac circuit breakers can be used in a wide scope of applications such as the protection of transformers capacitor banks motors The breaker can be used in a wide range of environments to su...

Page 8: ...er chromium contacts from SecoVac circuit breakers provide you with ő High dielectric strength ő High creepage distance ő High mechanical strength ő Low moisture absorption ő Optimum thermal conductivity GE vacuum interrupters are hermetically integrity Dedicated to proven reliability safety and performance GE vacuum quality products which are sealed for life SecoVac circuit breaker is an embedded...

Page 9: ...ency lightning impulse and phase to phase switching impulse voltages m 0 9 for longitudinal switching impulse voltages ő The ambient air temperature does not exceed 40 C and its average value measured over a period of 24 hours storage and transportation is allowed at 30 C ő For applications above 1 000m please refer to chapter 4 2 2 of IEC 60071 2 see following table for reference ő The conditions...

Page 10: ...s Transformer stations Switching stations Main and auxiliary switchgear Industry Oil and Gas Mining Marine Pulp and Paper Cement Textiles Chemicals Automotive Petrochemical Data Center Metallurgy Transport Airports Ports Railways Underground transport Services Supermarkets Shopping malls Hospitals Large infrastructures and civil works ...

Page 11: ...Description 07 SecoVac 3 3kV 27kV Embedded Pole Vacuum Circuit Breaker Applications ...

Page 12: ...module ő Compact size less than 86 parts ő Enhanced reliability ő Low maintenance Standard 3 3kV 27kV Embedded Pole Vacuum Breaker complies with the standards and in accordance with the following IEC publications ő IEC 62271 100 2008 high voltage alternating current circuit breaks ő IEC 62271 200 2003 AC metal enclosed switchgear and control gear for rated ő Dielectric test ő Temperature rise test...

Page 13: ...SecoVac from incoming and tested Every embedded pole goes through the following inspection and testing before it is allowed into the breaker assembly line ő X ray inspection ő Power frequency withstand voltage test ő Partial discharge measurement ő Thermal cycling test Before delivery the following tests and inspections will be done for 3 3kV 27kV embedded pole vacuum circuit breakers in factory b...

Page 14: ...ent for an application With commitment to environment protection the solid insulation of epoxy resin is used for 3 3kV 27kV series MV embedded pole vacuum circuit breaker instead of SF6 gas Manufactured assembled and tested all in the same sophisticated facility SecoVac is the product of state of the art manufacturing 5 Using precision tools computer aided design and advanced production techniques...

Page 15: ... Product Structure 12 Front panel 12 Primary disconnect 12 Breaker mechanism 12 Interlock system 13 Typical layout for vacuum circuit breaker 13 Spare parts 14 Circuit Breaker Characteristics 14 Main circuit resistance of SecoVac 14 Coil Characteristics 14 Motor Characteristics 14 Overall dimension 1 SecoVac VB2 Plus L frame 20 ...

Page 16: ...e design assures no mechanical adjustment is required after lead times and reduces operational and maintenance costs SecoVac T ŕ ŕ ŕ ŕ SecoVac Series VB2 Plus vacuum circuit breaker Rated voltage 3 3kV 7 2kV 12kV 15kV 17 5kV Spring operating mechanism Rated current A 630 1250 1600 2000 2500 3150 4000 force cooling Rated short circuit breaking current kA 25 31 5 40 W Withdrawable F Fixed SecoVac T ...

Page 17: ...mprehensive safety system Furthermore springs automatically discharge when the breaker is withdrawn from the service position and breakers cannot be inserted in the closed position Typical layout for vacuum circuit breaker Figure 1 Front facial of the circuit breaker Figure 2 Primary circuit Upper contact arm Embedded poles Lower contact arm Tulip cluster 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 Tripping button Status ind...

Page 18: ...rcuit closing current kAp 6 82 104 82 Rated short time withstand current kA 2 31 40 31 Rated peak value withstand current kAp 6 82 104 82 Rated duration time for short circuit s 3 3 Opening Time ms 20 0 20 0 Closing Time ms 30 70 30 70 Rated auxiliary control voltage V 24 30 36 48 60 72 110 130 220 240V DC 110 130 220 240V AC Operation sequence ā O 0 3s CO 180s CO O 0 3s CO 1 s CO O 0 3s CO 1 s CO...

Page 19: ...High voltage dangerous Always observe the instruction manual and follow the rules 502 531 201 5 488 516 599 1 637 95 5 32 280 1 275 1 ØD 76 78 436 1 150 1 150 1 492 1 456 Fixed type 高压危险 请严格遵守操作规程 注意 Warning Highvoltagedangerous Alwaysobserve theinstructionmanualandfollowtherules Ratedcable chargingbreakingcurrent 额 定 电 缆 充 电 开 断 电 流 motorvoltage 电 机 电 压 产 品 型 号 出 厂 编 号 Serialnumber 额 定 电 压 Typede...

Page 20: ...d Pole Vacuum Circuit Breaker Overall dimension Withdrawable type Fixed type 5 210 210 520 588 252 33 5 275 118 451 5 310 78 100 110 M18 Depth 25mm 2XM10 Depth 15mm 70 45 638 276 5 652 664 681 586 1 361 1 39 698 95 5 86 76 295 1 310 1 210 1 210 1 ...

Page 21: ...ng sequence 2 V 2 V 2 GE Engery 2 V 2 V 2 720 275 275 275 310 252 788 118 34 5 451 5 110 100 4 M12 30 27 80 4 M10 20mm in depth Withdrawable type Terminal section Fixed type Ratedcable chargingbreakingcurrent 额 定 电 缆 充 电 开 断 电 流 motorvoltage 电 机 电 压 产 品 型 号 出 厂 编 号 Serialnumber 额 定 电 压 Typedesignation 额 定 电 流 额 定 频 率 Ratedvoltage Ur Ratednormalcurrent Ir Ratedfrequency 额 定 雷 电 冲 击 耐 压 峰值 Ratedligh...

Page 22: ...V 27kV Embedded Pole Vacuum Circuit Breaker M18 depth 25mm 70 118 275 210 210 4 M12 520 588 52 0 665 310 302 45 0 5 Withdrawable type Terminal section Fixed type 680 652 638 651 320 112 5 345 310 762 10 642 210 210 Overall dimension ...

Page 23: ...ed Pole Vacuum Circuit Breaker 4 M10 depth 20mm ø82 30 145 275 275 15 720 788 4 M12 45 30 275 25 118 5 100 310 452 730 305 27 5 Withdrawable type Terminal section Fixed type e 838 852 881 651 1 320 762 74 112 5 64 345 1 310 1 ø109 275 1 5 275 1 5 ...

Page 24: ...26 12 L M R 7 N 59 59 60 65 690 50 200 200 216 255 255 260 270 ØE D 1 C 1 A B 380 16 9 453 J A View M10 25mm depth M10 23mm depth M8 20mm depth SecoVac VB2 Plus L frame A B C D E F G H I J L M N R P 914 794 27 4 3 49 632 1031 310 934 78 6 7 1 0 2 1 0 Y 91 781 310 468 90 782 1039 460 977 124 12 0A 114 2000A NA NA NA NA 210 91 779 310 468 49 90 982 1039 660 969 101 84 0 137 27 ...

Page 25: ...B C D E F G H I J K L M N P Y 1142 896 310 617 1 7 792 1121 460 1142 26 18 14 40 170 210 1142 896 310 617 1 0 992 1121 660 1264 41 1 0 1 0 69 223 27 M L K J E E 120 197 5 197 5 B A D 1 C 1 12 N 245 5 G H F P 1 P 1 896 I 73 25 M10X30mm 91 60 M16X45mm 2500A Spout SecoVac 24kV 27kV ...

Page 26: ...Measurement Protection and Control 22 SecoVac 3 3kV 27kV Embedded Pole Vacuum Circuit Breaker Measurement Protection and Control Multilin 6 0 Family 23 Multilin 3 Series 26 ...

Page 27: ...0 optional 16 x 40 240 x 128 pixels graphical LCD programmable buttons and directional keys for selecting setting menus and submenus ő Minimize replacement time Modular with card draw out construction ő Reduce troubleshooting time and maintenance costs IRIG B time synchronization event reports waveform capture data logger ő 5Y ő Y 5 Y Y ő Minimize communication down time Reliable redundant Etherne...

Page 28: ... 5Y ő ő EnerVistaTM Integrator providing easy integration of data in the Monitoring and metering ő Energy metering ő Demand metering ő Trip circuit monitoring ő Oscillography screens J J 208V for voltage in metering range Monitoring functions include a 479 event recorder and a programmable oscillography recorder capability and option make the product very unique These units include a maximum of th...

Page 29: ... 67SG Sensitive Ground Directional Overcurrent 79 Autorecloser 81 U O Under Over Frequency Broken Conductor Detection N A Load Encroachment 81R Frequency Rate of Change VTFF VT Fuse Failure Detection ANSI Device Numbers Functions These records are stored in non volatile memory Therefore there is no need for internal battery monitoring or maintenance Trip circuit monitoring complete supervision cir...

Page 30: ...s ő elements ő Large backlit display with 40 characters for easy viewing of relay information and settings ő Flexible communications with multiple ports protocols to allow seamless integration into new and existing infrastructure ő Easy access to information via multiple communication network options including USB Serial Fiber Copper Ethernet ő Reduced wiring with support for remote I O ő Setup sc...

Page 31: ...ection relays for feeders motors and transformers By providing an economical system for protection control monitoring and metering and both local and remote user interfaces in one assembly eliminate the need for expensive discrete components The Multilin 3 Series provides detailed diagnostic information allowing users to troubleshoot and minimize downtime Detailed diagnostics is provided via the a...

Page 32: ...AY TRIP BUS LOAD 3 1 52 CLOSE 50G 51G 50P 50N 79 50G 51G 2 2 2 1 METERING TRANSIENT RECORDER EVENT RECORDER 51N 51P 50_2 1 1 1 49 1 1 27P 59P 27X 59X 59_2 59N 81U 81O CLP 50BF 79 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 2 MONITORING BUS VT Device Number Function 27P Phase Undervoltage 27X Auxiliary Undervoltage 49 Thermal Model 50P Phase Instantaneous Overcurrent 50N Neutral Instantaneous Overcurrent 50G Ground Sensitive Gr...

Page 33: ...nal Wiring Diagram 30 Working Principle 33 Vacuum interrupter 33 Working principle of operating mechanism 33 Motor spring charging 33 Closing operation 34 Anti Pump 34 Tripping operation 34 Reclosing 34 Interlocks 3 Installation 3 Commissioning 36 Considerations 36 Preparation Work 36 ...

Page 34: ...ck Circuit 52 Opening Circuit 30 27 3 5 9 7 23 29 28 92 91 94 93 16 6 18 8 40 Truck Interlock Circuit 1 M BC A D 2 1 C B ZC V5 Y4 Internal Wiring Diagram S9 Limit switch service position CC Closing coil KO Anti pumping relay optional S8 Limit switch test position TC Trip coil BC Electromagnet for locking optional S4 Electromagnet for locking s auxiliary switch M Spring Charge Motor ZC Electromagne...

Page 35: ...est position with spring in discharge state 2 The polarity in dashed frame should be connected to common DC voltage terminal S9 44 51 22 21 44 S5 22 S5 43 21 13 14 43 11 12 50 49 14 48 58 56 81 82 S5 14 13 S5 14 S8 S8 34 24 S8 13 33 23 S8 54 53 24 34 33 23 S9 54 53 S9 S9 2 47 4 57 55 36 34 35 20 21 13 21 S3 14 S3 22 S1 22 52 51 V1 25 26 24 V2 10 53 54 31 32 S8 44 43 44 S9 43 37 15 13 19 17 33 39 3...

Page 36: ... 3 5 9 7 23 29 28 16 92 91 6 18 8 94 93 22 21 44 S5 22 S5 43 21 11 12 14 81 82 S5 14 13 S5 2 4 M BC S4 Electromagnet for locking s auxiliary switch CC Closing coil KO Anti pumping relay optional S Auxiliary switch TC Trip coil BC Over current release coil optional S1 S3 Energy storing travel switch M Energy storing motor ZC Electromagnet for locking optional V1 V4 Recti er C Control Note 1 This wi...

Page 37: ...the interrupter also increases and the circuit is interrupted Within the contacts in the open position the circuit voltage is withstood internally by the inter contact gap and externally by the insulating envelope The energy that is necessary for closing the circuit breaker is provided by the closing spring The energy storage can be done by the motor or by the manual charging handle Motor spring c...

Page 38: ...ravel overtravel to ensure the 9 will indicate closed The power to the closing circuit will be cut automatically Note Once the circuit breaker is in closed position the closing operation will be prohibited sequences of opening and closing operations Once the circuit breaker is in closed position the closing operation will be prohibited When the circuit breaker is closed the mechanism can be charge...

Page 39: ...or any signs of mechanical damage The product nameplate and order Check goods according with the packing list Clean the insulating parts with a clean dry cloth Make sure the upper and lower contact arms are clean and free of any deformation caused by mishandling during transport or storage Check the vacuum pressure in the vacuum interrupter through power frequency withstand voltage test If it fail...

Page 40: ...everal times to ensure correct operation by local and remote control ő Insert the handle and rotate the racking handle clockwise about 20 revolutions Upon the click the withdrawable circuit breaker will be in the service position Don t apply excessive force to avoid any damage Considerations ő Check the circuit breaker for any damage or any other dangerous ő Wipe down the breaker especially dirt t...

Page 41: ...Check List 37 SecoVac 3 3kV 27kV Embedded Pole Vacuum Circuit Breaker Check List 38 ...

Page 42: ...agnet of SecoVac withdrawable Unit ZC ŕ DC220V ŕ DC110V ŕ AC220V ŕ AC110V ŕ Other Other Special Requirement Please list other special requirement if any and attach drawings or attachment L Frame ŕ Not required ŕ Required Extra price needed ŕ With Earthing switch ŕ Without Earthing switch Blocking magnet of closing circuit loop BC ŕ DC220V ŕ DC110V ŕ AC220V ŕ AC110V ŕ Other ŕ Not required Anti Pump...

Page 43: ...08295 Sant Vicenç de Castellet T 34 900 993 625 Belgium Nieuwevaart 51 B 9000 Gent T 32 0 9 265 21 11 Finland Kuortaneenkatu 2 FI 00510 Helsinki T 358 0 10 394 3760 France Paris Nord 2 13 rue de la Perdrix F 95958 Roissy CDG Cédex T 33 0 800 912 816 Poland Ul Odrowaza 15 03 310 Warszawa T 48 22 519 76 00 and Ul Leszczyńska 6 Bielsko Biała 43 300 T 48 33 828 62 33 Europe Middle East Italy Centro Di...

Page 44: ... please visit www geindustrial com Approval number GE VB2 CA 2013 03 Printing Code IN201302B30EN Copyright GE Industrial Solutions 2013 You may be interested in other MV Seco family products For more information please visit www geindustrial com ...

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