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per  the  instructions  in  Section  5.2.2.    If  the  wipe  or  open 
gap is out of the specified range, adjust the pole unit per the 
instructions in Section 5.2.2.  Save the final wipe and open 
gap measurements on each phase in maintenance records.

 

WARNING

FAILURE  TO  REPLACE  A  POLE  UNIT  ASSEMBLY 
WHEN  CONTACT  EROSION  EXCEEDS  MAX  LIMIT  OR 
WHEN WIPE IS UNSATISFACTORY, WILL CAUSE THE 
BREAKER  TO  FAIL  TO  INTERRUPT  AND  THEREBY 
CAUSE PROPERTY DAMAGE OR PERSONAL INJURY.

6-6

 INSULATION

Type  VCP-WL  Circuit  Breaker  insulation  maintenance 
primarily  consists  of  keeping  all  insulating  surfaces  clean. 
This can be done by wiping off all insulating surfaces with a 
dry  lint  free  cloth  or  dry  paper  towel.  In  case  there  is  any 
tightly  adhering  dirt  that  will  not  come  off  by  wiping,  it  can 
be removed with mild solvent or distilled water. Be sure that 
the  surfaces  are  dry  before  placing  the  circuit  breaker  in 
service.  If  a  solvent  is  required  to  cut  dirt,  use  Stoddard’s 
Solvent  Eaton  55812CA  or  commercial  equivalent. 
Secondary  control  wiring  also  requires  inspection  for 
insulation damage.

6-7

INSULATION INTEGRITY CHECK 

Primary Circuit:

The  integrity  of  primary  insulation  may  be  checked  by  the 
60Hz AC power frequency withstand voltage test. The test 
voltage  depends  upon  the  maximum  rated  voltage  of  the 
breaker. For the breaker elements rated 4.76 kV, 8.25 kV, 
and  15  kV  the  test  voltages  are 19  kV,  36kV,  and  36  kV 
RMS respectively. 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 

machine  with  output  potential  at  zero  and  increase  to  the 
test  voltage. 

Maintain 

the  test  voltage  for  one  minute. 

Repeat 

for  the  remaining  poles.  Successful  withstand 

indicates  satisfactory  insulation  strength  of  the  primary 
circuit.

If  a  DC  high  potential  machine  is  used,  make  certain  that 
the  peak  voltage  does  not  exceed  the  peak  of  the 

corresponding AC rms test voltage.

Secondary Circuit:

Connect  all  points  of  the  secondary  disconnect  pins  with 
wire. Connect this wire to the high potential lead of the test 
machine.  Ground  the  circuit  breaker  frame.  Starting  with 
zero,  increase  the  voltage  to  125  volts  rms,  60  Hz. 
Maintain  the  voltage  for  one  minute.  Successful  withstand 
indicates  satisfactory  insulation  strength  of  the  secondary 
control circuit. Remove the shooting wire.

6-8

PRIMARY CIRCUIT RESISTANCE CHECK

Since  the  main  contacts  are  inside  the  vacuum  chamber, 
they remain clean and require no maintenance at any time. 
Unlike  many  typical  circuit  breaker  designs,  VCP-WL 
breakers  do  not  have  sliding  contacts  at  the  moving  stem 
either.  Instead  they  use  a  highly  reliable  and  unique 
flexible  clamp  design  that  eliminates  the  need  for 
lubrication and inspection for wear.

If desired, the DC resistance of the primary circuit may be 
measured  as  follows:  close  the  circuit  breaker,  pass  at 
least  100  amps  DC  current  through  the  circuit  breaker. 
With  a  low  resistance  instrument,  measure  resistance 
across  the  studs  on  the  circuit  breaker  side  of  the 
disconnects  for  each  pole.  The  resistance  should  not 
exceed the values shown in Table 

6.3.  

  

Table 6.3 Typical Resistance Measurements

Rated Continuous

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Страница 1: ...Effective Mar 2018 Instructions for Installation Operation and Maintenance of Type VCP WL Vacuum Circuit Breakers IB131021EN...

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Страница 4: ...QUIPMENT TO FAIL RESULTING IN DEATH BODILY INJURY AND PROPERTY DAMAGE ALL SAFETY CODES SAFETY STANDARDS AND OR REGULATIONS AS THEY MAY BE APPLIED TO THIS TYPE OF EQUIPMENT MUST BE STRICTLY ADHERED TO...

Страница 5: ...CIRCUIT BREAKER STRUCTURE INTERFACING 21 SECTION 5 DESCRIPTION ANDOPERATION 23 5 1 INTRODUCTION 23 5 2 INTERRUPTER ASSEMBLY 23 5 3 ELECTROMAGNETIC MECHANISM 26 5 4 CONTROL SCHEMES 29 5 5 INTERLOCKS AN...

Страница 6: ...REAKER FRONT COVER ARRANGEMENT 13 FIGURE 4 1A INSERTION OF THE DRAWOUT EXTENSION RAILS 15 FIGURE 4 1B LIFTING AND SETTING THE BREAKER IN THE HOUSING 15 FIGURE 4 1C BPI PAN ASSEMBLY 17 FIGURE 4 2 ENGAG...

Страница 7: ...power facilities or claims against the purchaser or user by its customers resulting from the use of the information and descriptions contained herein 1 1 2 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS All safety codes safety...

Страница 8: ...AND OR MINIMOD IS CONTINGENT UPON PROPER APPLICATION CORRECT INSTALLATION AND ADEQUATE MAINTENANCE THIS INSTRUCTION BOOK MUST BE CAREFULLY READ AND FOLLOWED IN ORDER TO OBTAIN OPTIMUM PERFORMANCE FOR...

Страница 9: ...pping Delay Y Current Values Withstand Test Voltage Continuous Current at 60 Hz Short Circuit Current at Rated Max kV I Closing and Latching Capability 2 7 K Times Rated Short Circuit Current Closing...

Страница 10: ...Page iv IB131021EN Effective Mar 2018 OUTLINES AND DIMENSIONS 1 4 Figure 1 1 Type VCP WL Circuit Breaker Outlines and Dimensions Front View...

Страница 11: ...ective Mar 2018 Side View SECTION 2 SAFE PRACTICES 2 1 RECOMMENDATIONS Type VCP WL Vacuum Circuit Breaker Elements are equipped with high speed high energy operating mechanisms and are designed with s...

Страница 12: ...on the extension rails while performing such activities as charging closing and tripping Carelessness could cause the circuit breaker to fall from the rails resulting in personal injury to those in th...

Страница 13: ...yoke in conjunction with an overhead lifter or portable floor lifter can be used to move a breaker element When a breaker element is to be lifted position the lifting yoke over the breaker element and...

Страница 14: ...ng Transport Dolly Used to insert or withdraw breaker from lower compartment without portable lifter or move breaker from one location to another Style 6510C71G11 for VCP WL Electrical Levering In Dev...

Страница 15: ...Figure 3 1 Typical VCP WL Tools and Accessories Note Products shown for representation only New products may include design improvements and alternate nameplate configurations...

Страница 16: ...it Breaker Newer model Breakers may not have the escutcheon as shown 1 Front Panel 5 Mechanism Enclosure 2 Levering Latch 6 Lifting Yoke Opening 3 Wheel 7 Primary Disconnect 4 Ground Contact Figure 3...

Страница 17: ...IB131021EN Page xi Effective Mar 2018 1 Electro Magnetic Actuator 5 Closing Coil Capacitor Bank 2 Auxiliary Switch 6 Optional Under Voltage Relay 3 Power Supplies 4 Controller 1 2 4 3 5 6...

Страница 18: ...Page xii IB131021EN Effective Mar 2018 Figure 3 4 VCP WL Mechanism Details 1 Yoke 2 Output Plates 3 Cam Blocks 4 Cross Members 1 2 3 4...

Страница 19: ...ar 2018 Figure 3 5 Typical Rear View VCP WL Vacuum Circuit Breaker Element Vacuum Interrupter 1 Drive Rod Housing 2 Drive Rod Assembly 3 Bell Cranks 4 Figure 3 6 Typical VCP WL Vacuum Circuit Breaker...

Страница 20: ...v IB131021EN Effective Mar 2018 Nameplate 5 Breaker Charged Discharged Indicator 1 Operation Counter 6 Manual Close Button 2 Open Closed Indicator 7 Manual Open Button 3 Emergency Open Handle 4 1 2 3...

Страница 21: ...xceed the values specified Record the values obtained for future reference 4 5 NAMEPLATE Compare the circuit breaker nameplate information with switchgear drawings for compatibility 4 6 ELECTRICAL OPE...

Страница 22: ...er compartment see Figure 4 1A and Figure 4 1B Figure 4 1A Insertion of the Drawout Extension Rails F i g u r e 4 1 B Lifting and Setting the Breaker in the Housing Checking pan operation A T o o p e...

Страница 23: ...ER THE CIRCUIT BREAKER FROM TEST OR CONNECTED POSITIONS CORRECT OPERATION OF SOME OF THE INTERLOCKS IS DEPENDENT ON USE OF THE PROVIDED LEVERING CRANK PERSONAL INJURY OR EQUIPMENT DAMAGE COULD RESULT...

Страница 24: ...CODE PLATES 2 LEVERING SYSTEM 12 PROVISION 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...

Страница 25: ...ewing 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 on th...

Страница 26: ...and engage the secondary contacts following the procedure described in paragraph 4 8 1 As soon as the cap bank is charged the condition will be indicated by a Breaker Charged Discharged Indicator on...

Страница 27: ...ure 4 3 Typical VCP WL Circuit Breaker Bottom View Ground Contact 5 Trip Floor Tripper 1 Secondary Disconnect 6 Code Plates 2 Close Floor Tripper 7 MOC Operator 3 Extension Rail Interlock 4 1 2 3 5 7...

Страница 28: ...erences The following interlocks are provided to ensure safe and proper operation Code Plates Code plates are provided to prevent the insertion of a circuit breaker into a structure of a higher power...

Страница 29: ...ers will automatically begin to open uncovering fixed primary contacts TOC switches will also operate once the CONNECTED position is reached if TOC switches are provided in the structure Remove the le...

Страница 30: ...ce The flexible shunt is a non sliding current transfer system between the movable stem and the bottom conductor which eliminates the need for maintenance Figure 5 1 Multiple finger floating type prim...

Страница 31: ...checked during standard inspection and maintenance intervals as discussed in Section 6 of this document to ensure it is within the specified limits on each phase The contact wipe can be increased if i...

Страница 32: ...agraph 6 5 for information on Contact Erosion F i g u r e 5 3 M e a s u r ement of Contact Stroke Figure 5 4 Loosening the Drive Rod Housing Jam Nut Figure 5 5 Measurement of Contact Open Gap 5 3 ELEC...

Страница 33: ...acitors which store energy to open and close the circuit breaker The controller has an internal capacitor which stores energy for a tripping operation The controller charges an external capacitor bank...

Страница 34: ...rom initiation of close signal to contact make 65 milliseconds MAX Opening Time from initiation of trip signal to contact break 3 cycle 20 40 milliseconds 5 cycle 20 70 milliseconds Re closing Time fr...

Страница 35: ...IB131021EN Page xxix Effective Mar 2018 5 4 CONTROL SCHEMES The basic control scheme for the VCP WL circuit breaker is shown in Figure 5 5 below...

Страница 36: ...f a circuit breaker from its compartment refer to paragraph 4 8 1 in this manual The levering device consists of a drive screw a drive nut two side rails and a sliding cage In the TEST position the nu...

Страница 37: ...into the TEST position It remains engaged in all other circuit breaker positions within the cell Figures 4 2 and 4 4 5 9 MOC AND TOC SWITCH OPERATIONS The MOC mechanism operated control switch operato...

Страница 38: ...cteristics if there are any customer uncertainties in the records of the magnitude duration or other fault details increased inspection frequency should be considered Follow the steps presented in Par...

Страница 39: ...1 4 20 72 5 16 18 144 12 lb ft 3 8 16 300 25 lb ft 1 2 13 540 45 lb ft CAUTION OVER TORQUING CAN CAUSE PERMANENT DAMAGE WHILE UNDER TORQUING WILL NOT PROVIDE THE PROPER CLAMPING FORCE AND MAY EVENTUAL...

Страница 40: ...rmation or Excessive Wear Manual Operation No loose or missing Parts No dust or foreign matter Smooth operation and no excessive wear No excessive deformation or wear Smooth operation Visual and by fe...

Страница 41: ...have sufficient volt ampere capacity It is recommended that the equipment be capable of delivering 25 milliamperes for one minute ONLY AC HIGH POTENTIAL TESTS ARE RECOMMENDED WE DO NOT RECOMMEND DC PO...

Страница 42: ...lead of the test machine to one of the poles of the breaker Connect the remaining poles and breaker frame to ground Start the machine with output potential at zero and increase to the test voltage Ma...

Страница 43: ...E EQUIPMENT WHILE IT IS ENERGIZED NEVER PUT YOUR HANDS NEAR THE MECHANISM WHEN THE CIRCUIT BREAKER IS IN THE CHARGED OR CLOSED POSITION DEATH OR SEVERE PERSONAL INJURY CAN RESULT FROM CONTACT WITH ENE...

Страница 44: ...witch wiring problem Inspect for loose wires at red Push to Open push button Controller wiring problem Inspect for loose wires into terminals controller Circuit breaker makes no attempt to open with e...

Страница 45: ...ATON Service Center Circuit breaker interlock is preventing close Ensure circuit breaker is fully racked in or out of enclosure Verify that the emergency open handle rod assembly is changing state of...

Страница 46: ...ded destroyed in a similar manner as the switchgear that it is contained within The breaker raw materials in general are made from Copper Steel Aluminum and plastic 6 13 FAILURE REPORTING It is import...

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