VD4

Medium voltage vacuum circuit-breaker

with mechanical operating mechanism

Vacuum interruption technique

Vacuum interrupters embedded in epoxy resin and sealed for life
Fixed and withdrawable version
Circuit-breaker racking-out and racking-in with the door closed
Possibility of use in all types of installation
Incorrect and hazardous operations prevented thanks to special locks in the operating
mechanism and in the truck
Highly reliable controls since characterised by a low number of components and
manufactured using production systems for large quantities
Extremely reduced and simple maintenance
Mechanical anti-pumping device provided as standard
Incorporated closing spring charging lever
Key lock with circuit-breaker open
Protection over opening and closing pushbuttons for operation using a special tool
Padlock on the operating pushbuttons
 Technical Characteristics
Circuit-breaker VD4 12 VD4 17 VD4 24
Standards: IEC 62271-100
Rated insulation voltage [kV] 12 17.5 24
Withstand voltage at 50 Hz (1 min) [kV] 28 38 50
Impulse withstand voltage [kV] 75 95 125
Rated frequency [Hz] 50-60 50-60 50-60
Rated normal current (40 C) [A] 630 ... 2500 630 ... 2500 630 ... 2500
Rated breaking capacity [kA] 16 16 16
Rated short-time withstand current (3 s) 20 20 20
25 25 25
31.5 31.5
Making capacity [kA] 40 40 40

The data and illustrations are not binding. We reserve the right to make changes in the course of technical development of the product.
50 50 50
63 63 63
80 80
Sequence of operations O-0.3s-CO-3min-CO O-0.3s-CO-3min-CO O-0.3s-CO-3min-CO
Opening time [ms] 40 ... 60 40 ... 60 40 ... 60
Arc time [ms] 10 ... 15 10 ... 15 10 ... 15
Total interruption time [ms] 50 ... 75 50 ... 75 50 ... 75
Closing time [ms] 60 ... 80 60 ... 80 60 ... 80
Overall dimensions I I H [mm] 632 ... 690 632 ... 690 794 ... 838
(withdrawable version) W [mm] 503 ... 853 503 ... 853 653 ... 853
H
D [mm] 642 ... 664 642 ... 664 802 ... 790
W D I [mm] 150 / 210 / 275 150 / 210 / 275 210 / 275
Operating temperature [C] 5 ... + 40 5 ... + 40 5 ... + 40
Technical catalogue No. 1VCP000001 1VCP000001 1VCP000001

Main components

1VCP000186 - Rev. , en - Leaflet - 2004.09 (VD4)

M
A Auxiliary contacts open/closed
L B Geared motor for closing spring charging
I C Incorporated closing spring charging lever
H D Mechanical signalling device for circuit-breaker open/
closed
G
E Mechanical operation counter
F Plug-socket connectors of the electrical accessories
F
G Signalling device for closing springs charged/discharged
H Service releases
I Closing pushbutton
L Opening pushbutton
M Operating mechanism locking electromagnet
B D N Additional shunt opening release
O Transient contact
O A C E

ABB Power Technologies S.p.A. ABB Calor Emag Mittelspannung GmbH

Unit Operativa SACE (PTMV) Oberhausener Strasse 33 Petzower Strasse 8
Via Friuli, 4 D-40472 Ratingen D-14542 Glindow
I-24044 Dalmine Phone: +49(0)2102/12-1230, Fax: +49(0)2102/12-1916
Tel: +39 035 395111 E-mail: calor.info@de.abb.com
Fax: +39 035 395874 Internet:http://www.abb.de/calor
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