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IB131016EN 

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Instructions for the Use, Operation and Maintenance of 
Types VCP-T and VCP-TR Vacuum Circuit Breakers 

IB131016EN Effective November 2017 
 

 

 

 

VCP-TR Fixed (up to 25kA)

 

 

 

 

VCP-T Drawout (up to 25kA)

 

 

 

 

 
VCP-TR Fixed (up to 40kA) 

 

 

 

VCP-T Drawout (up to 40kA) 

 

Summary of Contents for 50 VCP-TR16

Page 1: ...aton com Instructions for the Use Operation and Maintenance of Types VCP T and VCP TR Vacuum Circuit Breakers IB131016EN Effective November 2017 VCP TR Fixed up to 25kA VCP T Drawout up to 25kA VCP TR...

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Page 3: ...EIR NAMEPLATE RATINGS OPERATION OUTSIDE OF THESE RATINGS MAY CAUSE THE EQUIPMENT TO FAIL RESULTING IN DEATH BODILY INJURY AND PROPERTY DAMAGE ALL SAFETY CODES SAFETY STANDARDS AND OR REGULATIONS AS TH...

Page 4: ...rfaces 23 4 6 2 Circuit Breaker Positioning 24 4 6 3 Drawout Electrical Interfaces 26 4 6 4 Levering Circuit Breaker 28 SECTION 5 DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION 5 1 Introduction 31 5 2 Vacuum Interrupter A...

Page 5: ...referred Lifting Method Using Lifting Yoke To Lift 40kA Breaker 14 3 5 Front and Rear Views All VCP TR Fixed except 25kA 2000 2500A and all 31 5 40kA 16 3 6 Front and Rear Views All VCP T Drawout exce...

Page 6: ...ry Protective Hood in Place 37 5 15 Top View Secondary Connectors 43 5 16 Secondary Male Connector with Female Pins 43 5 17 Optional Terminal Block 43 5 18 AMP Secondary Wiring Removal Tool AMP 305183...

Page 7: ...able in voltage classes of 4 76 8 25 and 15 0 kV They are tested in accordance with ANSI C37 04 and C37 09 Table 1 1 1 1 VCP T and VCP TR Vacuum Breaker Ratings Refer to Tables 1 1 and 1 2 on pages 2...

Page 8: ...60 600 1200 1600 2000 2500 25 65 10000 10000 10000 10000 10000 50 VCP T32 and 50 VCP TR32 4 76 19 60 600 1200 2000 2500 31 5 82 10000 10000 10000 10000 50 VCP T40 and 50 VCP TR40 4 76 19 60 600 1200...

Page 9: ...36 95 600 1200 1600 20 52 10000 10000 10000 150 VCP T25 and 150 VCP TR25 15 36 95 600 1200 1600 2000 2500 25 65 10000 10000 10000 10000 150 VCP T32 and 150 VCP TR32 15 36 95 600 1200 2000 2500 31 5 82...

Page 10: ...age 4 For more information visit www Eaton com IB131016EN 1 2 Types VCP T and VCP TR Outlines and Dimensions Circuit Breakers and Drawout Cassettes Figure 1 1 VCP TR Fixed Breaker Outlines in inches m...

Page 11: ...Instruction Book Effective November 2017 Page 5 IB131016EN For more information visit www Eaton com Figure 1 2 VCP T Drawout Breaker Outlines in inches mm except 25kA 2000A and all 31 5 40kA...

Page 12: ...Instruction Book Effective November 2017 Page 6 For more information visit www Eaton com IB131016EN Figure 1 3 VCP T Breaker Cassette Outlines in inches mm except 25kA 2000A and all 31 5 40kA...

Page 13: ...Instruction Book Effective November 2017 Page 7 IB131016EN For more information visit www Eaton com Figure 1 4 VCP TR Fixed Breaker Outlines in inches mm Refer to above Applicable Ratings Table...

Page 14: ...Instruction Book Effective November 2017 Page 8 For more information visit www Eaton com IB131016EN Figure 1 5 VCP T Drawout Breaker Outlines in inches mm Refer to above Applicable Ratings Table...

Page 15: ...Instruction Book Effective November 2017 Page 9 IB131016EN For more information visit www Eaton com Figure 1 6 VCP T Breaker Cassette Outlines in inches mm Refer to above Applicable Ratings Table...

Page 16: ...Instruction Book Effective November 2017 Page 10 For more information visit www Eaton com IB131016EN REFER TO IL131031EN FOR VCP T T VAC 31 5kA 40kA 2000A Cassette Bus Bar Assembly Instructions...

Page 17: ...use an isolation means and follow all lock out and tagging rules of the Local Electrical Codes and any and all applicable codes regulations and work rules Always ensure that drawout circuit breakers a...

Page 18: ...ircuit breaker is described in the next paragraph in detail Unpacking a drawout circuit breaker is also simple to accomplish and is not described here in detail Just proceed by carefully removing all...

Page 19: ...Instruction Book Effective November 2017 Page 13 IB131016EN For more information visit www Eaton com...

Page 20: ...pproximately 400 watts for each 100 cubic feet of volume is recommended with the heaters distributed uniformly throughout the structure near the floor Indoor storage should be in a building with suffi...

Page 21: ...d 150 VCP T25 600 1200 1600 2000 2500 168 170 172 342 346 245 247 249 432 NA 161 161 161 161 NA 50 VCP TR32 and 50 VCP T32 600 1200 1600 2000 2500 329 329 333 338 342 419 419 424 428 NA 301 301 301 30...

Page 22: ...rface or Bottom Conductor 69C3008H03 11 Drive Insulator with Internal Contact Loading Spring Wipe Spring 16kA 69C3053G01 25kA 69C3053G03 12 Vacuum Interrupter Movable Stem 13 Rear Customer Mounting Ho...

Page 23: ...e Unit Assembly 67A3158 67A3159 or 67A3160 Depending on the kA and AMP Rating Contact your Eaton Sales or Local Eaton Rep for more information 10 Primary Disconnect Finger Cluster 1200 1250A Shown 120...

Page 24: ...Primary Connection Pad 68B3219H01 11 Primary Insulating Tube Spout 70D3211H01 12 Safety Shutter Operating Arm 68B3332H01 13 Secondary Umbilical Cord Connector Cell Wiring Harness 69C3259G01 Male Conne...

Page 25: ...Pole Unit Molding Removable Cover 70D3251H02 8 Vacuum Interrupter Located Behind Removable Back Covers Part of Pole Unit 9 Cradle with Levering Mechanism 69C3305G11 10 Shoot Bolt Handle Part of 69C330...

Page 26: ...nism 69C3287H02 10 Primary Insulating Tube Spout 69C3347G02 11 Safety Shutter Operating Arm 68B3298H03 12 Secondary Umbilical Cord Connector Male Connector 73477JAA01 13 Customer Ground Connection 69C...

Page 27: ...10895G01 Supplied Lead Security Seals 4 Manual OFF Button 2A10895G01 WTU 2C12190G01 2C12190G02 5 Manual ON Button 2A10895G01 W O 2C12812H06 6 Manual Charging Handle 2C12297G01 13 Front Cover Mounting...

Page 28: ...Both secondary connection devices are mounted at the top front of the circuit breaker Secondary contacts are dedicated and identified Refer to Figures 5 10 to 5 13 for secondary connection details NOT...

Page 29: ...ECTRICAL FAULT WHICH COULD RESULT IN DEATH BODILY INJURY AND OR EQUIPMENT DAMAGE Figure 4 2 Bottom View of VCP TR Circuit Breaker showing Mounting Holes As the circuit breaker is pushed into the struc...

Page 30: ...g the fixed primary disconnects The locking system is not automatically disabled when the breaker is being connected Consequently the lock must be removed prior to racking or damage to the shutter dri...

Page 31: ...the floor of the cassette in a guided manner Position the circuit breaker so that the two rear wheels begin to roll on the cassette s floor and then firmly push the circuit breaker into the cassette u...

Page 32: ...made between the breaker and the cassette Refer to paragraph 4 6 3 for details on making secondary connections to the cassette Once the secondary connection is made and the shoot bolt handle is in Po...

Page 33: ...ation 2 to Location 3 right and forward in keyed slot Figure 4 12 This will lock the secondary connector of the umbilical cord and the cassette s secondary connector together The shoot bolt handle can...

Page 34: ...he next paragraph 4 6 4 levering details and additional safety shutter information 4 6 4 LEVERING CIRCUIT BREAKER CAUTION MAKE SURE THE CIRCUIT BREAKER ELEMENT IS IN THE FULLY RACKED OUT POSITION IN T...

Page 35: ...cess If the breaker is closed and in the TEST position it will trip when the screw lock plate is pushed In addition the circuit breaker will not close with the locking plate recessed To connect the ci...

Page 36: ...ver the circuit breaker out of the CONNECT position reverse the process just described for levering the circuit breaker to the CONNECT position Remember that the circuit breaker must be open before th...

Page 37: ...made through a standard secondary disconnect block or an optional screw type terminal block supplied in kit form The drawout VCP T circuit breakers utilize spring loaded finger disconnects to make it...

Page 38: ...ont Cover Removed 1 Secondary Wiring 2 Through The Window Accessories 3 Electric Charging Motor 4 Manual Charging Handle 5 Contact Status Open Close 6 Spring Status Charged Discharged 7 Manual OFF Pus...

Page 39: ...0895G01 6 Spring Status Charged Discharged 2A10895G01 7 Manual OFF Pushbutton 2A10895G01 8 Manual ON Pushbutton 2A10895G01 9 Operations Counter 592C040H01 10 5A 5B Auxiliary Switch 698B822H01 11 Openi...

Page 40: ...re vacuum interrupter assembly must be replaced 5 2 2 CONTACT WIPE AND STROKE Up to 25kA Contact wipe is the indication of 1 the force holding the vacuum interrupter contacts closed and 2 the energy a...

Page 41: ...th one shunt trip The closing springs can only be charged manually To manually charge the springs insert one finger in the recess behind the charging handle and pull out This permits a hand to grasp t...

Page 42: ...l circuit breakers have a standard mechanical anti pump feature If the circuit breaker is open it only accepts one attempt to reclose when the close command continues uninterrupted 5 3 5 LATCH CHECK S...

Page 43: ...ts Figure 5 15 There are two secondary connection options for fixed type VCP TR circuit breakers 1 Standard Secondary Disconnect Block The secondary disconnect block is a female connector with male pi...

Page 44: ...Instruction Book Effective November 2017 Page 38 For more information visit www Eaton com IB131016EN Figure 5 10 VCP T and VCP TR Non Trip Unit Connection Diagram...

Page 45: ...Instruction Book Effective November 2017 Page 39 IB131016EN For more information visit www Eaton com Figure 5 11 VCP T and VCP TR with 520V Trip Unit Connection Diagram...

Page 46: ...Instruction Book Effective November 2017 Page 40 For more information visit www Eaton com IB131016EN Figure 5 12 VCP T and VCP TR with 1150V Trip Unit Connection Diagram...

Page 47: ...Instruction Book Effective November 2017 Page 41 IB131016EN For more information visit www Eaton com Figure 5 12A VCP T and VCP TR with 520MCV Trip Unit Connection Diagram...

Page 48: ...Instruction Book Effective November 2017 Page 42 For more information visit www Eaton com IB131016EN Figure 5 13 VCP T Drawout Umbilical Cord and Connector Wiring Diagram...

Page 49: ...Instruction Book Effective November 2017 Page 43 IB131016EN For more information visit www Eaton com Figure 5 15 Top View Secondary Connectors Figure 5 18 AMP Secondary Wiring Removal Tool AMP 305 183...

Page 50: ...self powered When the circuit breaker is closed no external power is required to operate their protective systems Current signal levels and the control power are derived from the current sensors moun...

Page 51: ...ional to the load current Under pre selected conditions of current magnitude and time the sensors furnish the trip unit with a signal and the energy required to trip the circuit breaker Table 5 2 Curr...

Page 52: ...ip devices and one close device can be used The three plug in accessories are Shunt Trip ST Spring Release SR Undervoltage Release UVR Shunt Trip The shunt trip opens the circuit breaker instantaneous...

Page 53: ...20 Vac 187 242 450 VA 60 ms 240 Vac 204 264 450 VA 60 ms 5 6 2 INTERNAL ELECTRICAL ACCESSORIES Other electrical accessories are mounted inside the circuit breaker behind the front cover Access to thes...

Page 54: ...06 138 3 Amperes 400 of Running 250 VA 5 sec 220 Vdc 187 242 2 Amperes 400 of Running 250 VA 5 sec 250 Vdc 213 275 2 Amperes 400 of Running 250 VA 5 sec 110 Vac 94 121 3 Amperes 400 of Running 250 VA...

Page 55: ...l interlock holds one or more circuit breakers tripped prevents closure Figure 5 27 Pushbutton Cover Mounted is interconnected with either cables or rods depending upon the relative orientation of the...

Page 56: ...insure the best possible ongoing service It is imperative that an established schedule be followed To establish an exact schedule for a specific installation use the following guidelines 1 In a clean...

Page 57: ...indicator is visible Contact wipe erosion 40Ka Refer to 6 5 1 details Replace pole unit 87mm Replace pole unit assembly Adequate Vacuum See Section 6 5 Dirt on ceramic body Visual Check Clean with dr...

Page 58: ...a dc test unit is available In this case the equipment must be capable of delivering 5 milliamperes for one minute to avoid ambiguity due to field emission or leakage currents and the test voltage sha...

Page 59: ...r more information visit www Eaton com Figure 6 1 Contact Erosion Mark Visible on Stem Figure 6 2 Contact Wipe Inspection Area Figure 6 3 Satisfactory Contact Wipe Condition with Breaker Closed Figure...

Page 60: ...cates that the contacts have eroded to an unacceptable performance level The entire vacuum interrupter assembly must be replaced Vacuum interrupters on 31 5 40kA breakers are not visible from the rear...

Page 61: ...t machine Ground the breaker frame Starting with zero increase the voltage to 1500 volts rms Maintain the voltage for one minute Successful withstand indicates satisfactory insulation strength of the...

Page 62: ...replace shunt trip if faulty Secondary contact wiring problem Make sure electrical pin and socket connectors are properly seated in molded plug Verify proper wiring Circuit breaker cannot be opened lo...

Page 63: ...se if faulty Secondary contact wiring problem Make sure electrical pin and socket connectors are properly seated in molded plug Verify proper wiring Latch check switch open Bad switch or not reset Cir...

Page 64: ...Instruction Book Effective November 2017 Page 58 For more information visit www Eaton com IB131016EN Figure 6 7 Circuit Breaker Lubrication...

Page 65: ...Instruction Book Effective November 2017 Page 59 IB131016EN For more information visit www Eaton com Figure 6 8 Drawout Cassette Lubrication...

Page 66: ...mmended the IEEE Std C37 10 Section A 1 and the reporting form IEEE Std 1325 be considered for reporting the breaker failure event to EATON SECTION 7 RENEWAL PARTS 7 1 GENERAL In order to minimize pro...

Page 67: ...age 61 IB131016EN For more information visit www Eaton com Ronis 67A3140G01 Fixed Bkr Only Castell 67A3140G02 Fixed Bkr Only Kirk 67A3140G03 Fixed Bkr Only Kirk 69C3333G01 Draw Out Bkr Only Eaton does...

Page 68: ...31 5kA 67A3158G51 67A3158G52 67A3158G54 67A3158G55 67A3158G56 67A3158G57 5kV 40kA 67A3158G61 67A3158G62 67A3158G64 67A3158G65 67A3158G66 67A3158G67 7 5kV 16kA 67A3159G21 67A3159G22 67A3159G24 67A3159G...

Page 69: ...Instruction Book Effective November 2017 Page 63 IB131016EN For more information visit www Eaton com...

Page 70: ...tor Customer Field Installable 9 Breaker Terminal Block Bracket Additional items available from manufacturer Pin for 14 18 AWG wire AMP 66597 2 Pin for 18 26 AWG wire AMP 640545 2 Pin Crimper Tool AMP...

Page 71: ...Instruction Book Effective November 2017 Page 65 IB131016EN For more information visit www Eaton com...

Page 72: ...Instruction Book Effective November 2017 Page 66 For more information visit www Eaton com IB131016EN 69C7573G11 69C7573G12...

Page 73: ...e information visit www Eaton com 7 IP54 Cover Kit Transparent Customer Field Installable 9 25kA Racking Cradle 69C3305G01 Customer Field Installable 8 Spout Boot up to 25kA only Customer Field Instal...

Page 74: ...G04 400 69C3011H04 400 5720B93G05 600 69C3011H06 600 5720B93G06 630 69C3011H63 630 5720B93G07 800 69C3011H08 800 5720B93G08 1000 69C3011H10 1000 5720B93G09 1200 69C3011H12 1200 5720B93G10 1250 69C3011...

Page 75: ...er 2017 5 15Kv VCP T VCP TR Front Cover Castell and Kirk Lock Kit 69C3150G01 Eaton Corporation 1000 Cherrington Parkway Moon Township PA 15108 4312 USA tel 1 800 525 2000 www EatonElectrical com VCP T...

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