Eaton 50VCPW350, 75VCPW500, 50VCPW250, 50VCPWND250, 150VCPW500 Instructions For Installation/operation/maintenance/servicing

Instruction Booklet IB131006EN

Effective March 2019
Supersedes July 2017

Instructions for installation,
operation, and maintenance of type
VCP-W vacuum circuit breakers

Instruction Booklet IB131006EN

Effective March 2019

Instructions for installation,

operation, and maintenance of type

VCP-W vacuum circuit breakers

m WARNING

IMPROPERLY INSTALLING OR MAINTAINING THESE PRODUCTS CAN
RESULT IN DEATH, SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY, OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.

READ AND UNDERSTAND THESE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE ATTEMPTING
ANY UNPACKING, ASSEMBLY, OPERATION OR MAINTENANCE OF THE
CIRCUIT BREAKERS.

INSTALLATION OR MAINTENANCE SHOULD BE ATTEMPTED ONLY
BY QUALIFIED PERSONNEL. THIS INSTRUCTION BOOK SHOULD NOT
BE CONSIDERED ALL INCLUSIVE REGARDING INSTALLATION OR
MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES. IF FURTHER INFORMATION IS REQUIRED,
YOU SHOULD CONTACT EATON.

m WARNING

THE CIRCUIT BREAKER ELEMENTS DESCRIBED IN THIS BOOK ARE
DESIGNED AND TESTED TO OPERATE WITHIN THEIR NAMEPLATE
RATINGS. OPERATION OUTSIDE OF THESE RATINGS MAY CAUSE THE
EQUIPMENT TO FAIL, RESULTING IN DEATH, SERIOUS PERSONAL 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.

THESE CIRCUIT BREAKER ELEMENTS ARE DESIGNED TO BE INSTALLED
PURSUANT TO THE AMERICAN NATIONAL STANDARDS INSTITUTE (ANSI).
SERIOUS INJURY, INCLUDING DEATH, CAN RESULT FROM FAILURE TO
FOLLOW THE PROCEDURES OUTLINED IN THIS MANUAL. THESE CIRCUIT
BREAKER ELEMENTS ARE SOLD PURSUANT TO A NON-STANDARD
PURCHASING AGREEMENT WHICH LIMITS THE LIABILITY OF THE
MANUFACTURER.

These instructions do not purport to cover
all possible contingencies, details, and
variations which may arise during installa­tion, operation or maintenance. If further
information is desired by purchaser regard­ing his particular installation, operation or
maintenance of particular equipment, con­tact an Eaton representative.

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Contents

Description Page

1. Introduction .......................................................................6

1.1 Preliminary comments and safety pre-cautions ......................................... 6

1.1.1 Warranty and liability information .................................................6

1.1.2 Safety precautions ............................................................ 6

1.2 General information ..............................................................6

1.3 Type VCP-W vacuum circuit breaker element ratings (Tables 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6) ............... 7

1.4 Outlines and dimensions ......................................................... 11

2. Safe practices .................................................................... 13

2.1 Recommendations .............................................................. 13

3. Receiving, handling, and storage ..................................................... 13

3.1 General ....................................................................... 13

3.2 Receiving ..................................................................... 13

3.3 Handling ...................................................................... 13

3.4 Storage ....................................................................... 13

3.5 Tools and accessories. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

3.6 Type VCP-W vacuum circuit breaker element weights (Tables 18, 19, and 20). ................ 21

4. Initial inspection and installation ...................................................... 28

4.1 Introduction ...................................................................28

4.2 Manual operation check .......................................................... 28

4.3 Vacuum interrupter integrity ....................................................... 28

4.4 Insulation ..................................................................... 28

4.5 Contact erosion and wipe ........................................................28

4.6 Primary circuit resistance ......................................................... 28

4.7 Nameplate .................................................................... 28

4.8 Electrical operation check ........................................................28

4.8.1 Circuit breaker insertion and removal ............................................ 28

4.8.2 Circuit breaker performance check .............................................. 33

4.9 Circuit breaker/structure interfacing ................................................. 34

4.9.1 Interface interlocks/interfacing check ............................................34

5. Description and operation ........................................................... 36

5.1 Introduction ...................................................................36

5.2 Interrupter assembly ............................................................ 36

5.2.1 Vacuum interrupter ..........................................................37

5.2.2 Contact erosion indication ..................................................... 37

5.2.3 Loading spring indicator .......................................................37

5.2.4 Contact wipe and stroke ...................................................... 37

5.2.5 Phase barriers .............................................................. 37

5.3 Stored energy mechanism ........................................................38

5.3.1 Operation of stored energy mechanism ..........................................38

5.3.2 Charging ..................................................................41

5.3.3 Closing operation ............................................................ 41

5.3.4 Tripping operation ............................................................ 41

5.3.5 Trip free operation ........................................................... 41

5.4 Control schemes ............................................................... 41

5.4.1 Timing .................................................................... 45

5.4.2 Secondary disconnects ....................................................... 45

5.4.3 Shunt trip device ............................................................45

5.4.4 Under-voltage trip device ...................................................... 45

5.5 Interlocks and interfacing .........................................................47

5.6 Levering mechanism ............................................................ 47

5.7 Operations counter ............................................................. 47

5.8 Ground contact ................................................................47

5.9 MOC and TOC switch operations .................................................. 47

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6. Inspection, maintenance, and troubleshooting ........................................... 48

6.1 Introduction ...................................................................48

6.2 Frequency of inspection and maintenance ...........................................48

6.2.1 Qualified personnel .......................................................... 48

6.2.2 General torque guidelines ..................................................... 49

6.3 Inspection and maintenance procedures ............................................. 50

6.4 Vacuum interrupter integrity test ................................................... 51

6.5 Contact erosion and wipe ........................................................51

6.6 Insulation ..................................................................... 53

6.7 Insulation integrity check ......................................................... 53

6.8 Primary circuit resistance check ................................................... 53

6.9 Mechanism check .............................................................. 53

6.9.1 CloSure™ test .............................................................. 53

6.10 Megger and power factor testing ................................................. 53

6.11 Mechanism lubrication .......................................................... 57

6.12 Finger clusters and switchgear stab lubrication ....................................... 57

6.13 Main contacts to switchgear primary engagement .................................... 57

6.14 How to determine the manufacturing date ..........................................57

6.15 Troubleshooting chart ...........................................................58

6.16 End of life procedures ..........................................................58

6.17 Failure reporting ............................................................... 58

7. Renewal parts .................................................................... 59

7.1 General ....................................................................... 59

7.1.1 Ordering instructions ......................................................... 59

8. Optional accessories ............................................................... 70

8.1 Optional factory installed roll-on-floor wheel kit .......................................70

8.2 Optional automatic/manual hybrid secondary for BPI pan assembly .......................70

8.3 Optional 3,000 A ball screw drive for BPI pan assembly .................................71

List of figures

Figure Title Page

Figure 1. Type VCP-W, VCPW-SE, and VCP-WC circuit breaker outlines & dim. in inches (mm). ........ 11

Figure 2. Type VCPW-ND circuit breaker outlines and dimensions in inches (mm). ................. 12

Figure 3. Typical VCP-W tools and accessories. ............................................23

Figure 4. Typical front view VCP-W vacuum circuit breaker. ................................... 24

Figure 5. Typical VCP-W vacuum circuit breaker element with front cover removed. ................25

Figure 6. Typical rear view VCP-W vacuum circuit breaker element. ............................. 26

Figure 7. Typical VCP-W vacuum circuit breaker front cover arrangement. ........................27

Figure 8. Type VCP-W circuit breaker manual charging handle in use. ........................... 28

Figure 9. Insertion of the drawout extension rails. ..........................................29

Figure 10. Lifting and setting the breaker in the housing. ..................................... 29

Figure 11. Front panel. ................................................................ 30

Figure 12. BPI pan assembly. .......................................................... 31

Figure 13. Non-BPI pan assembly. ......................................................32

Figure 14. Engaging extension rails in a lower circuit breaker compartment. ..................... 34

Figure 15. Typical VCP-W circuit breaker bottom view. ....................................... 34

Figure 16. Pulling secondary disconnect cage to engage secondaries in TEST position. ............. 35

Figure 17. Engaging levering-in crank. ....................................................35

Figure 18. Typical VCP-W rear view showing vacuum interrupters and current carrying system. ....... 36

Figure 19. Graphic representation of arc interruption. ....................................... 37

Figure 20. Closing cam and trip linkage. .................................................. 39

Figure 21. Charging schematic. .........................................................40

Figure 22. Typical VCP-W DC and AC control schemes. ...................................... 42

Figure 23. 15 kV VCP-WXC 63 kA 1200-3000 A special power plant breakers ....................43

Figure 23. 5 kV VCP-WXC 63 kA 1200-3000 A special power plant breakers. ..................... 44

Figure 24. 15 kV under-voltage trip device configuration. ..................................... 46

Figure 25. Lubrication points. ..........................................................49

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Figure 26. 50 VCP-W 63 - 63 kA pole unit. ................................................49

Figure 27. Vacuum interrupter showing contact erosion indicator with breaker open ...............52

Figure 28. Vacuum interrupter showing contact erosion indicator with breaker closed. ............. 52

Figure 29. Wipe indication procedure. ....................................................52

Figure 30. Starting tape at the bottom of the cam. ......................................... 54

Figure 31. Wrapping tape up around the cam. ............................................. 54

Figure 32. Attaching tape around to the back of the cam. .................................... 54

Figure 33. Attaching CloSure test tool at hole “A”. ........................................... 54

Figure 34. Attaching CloSure test tool at “B”. ..............................................54

Figure 35. Manually charging the closing springs. ..........................................55

Figure 36. Manually closing the circuit breaker with the marker in hole “C”. ......................55

Figure 37. Top view of the cam and marker interface. ........................................55

Figure 38. Move marker 15° to the right. ................................................. 55

Figure 39. Move marker 15° to the left. .................................................. 55

Figure 40. Remove marked masking tape from the cam. ..................................... 56

Figure 41. Place the tape on the right side panel of the breaker. ...............................56

Figure 42. Illustrative testing tape sample. ................................................ 56

Figure 43. Front view of closure tool showing mounting/testing locations (6352C49H01). ........... 56

Figure 44. Typical circuit breaker front view with CloSure tool attached. ......................... 56

Figure 45. Roll-on-floor wheel kit (shown installed on a standard 5/15 kV VCP-W breaker). .......... 70

Figure 46. Optional automatic/manual secondary for BPI pan assembly. .........................71

List of tables

Table Title Page

Table 1. (ANSI Standardsa) type VCP-W vacuum circuit breaker through 15 kV

Table 2. (ANSI Standardsa) type VCP-W vacuum circuit breaker 27 kV rated symmetrical current basis. 8
Table 3. (ANSI Standards) type VCP-WC extra capability vacuum circuit breaker 5-27 kV

Table 4. (IEC-56 Standardsa) type VCP-W vacuum circuit breaker through 17.5 kV

Table 5. (ANSI Standardsa) type VCP-W (K = 1) vacuum circuit breaker through 15 kV

Table 6. (ANSI Standardsa) type VCP-WXC circuit breaker through 15 kV

Table 7. Accessories for 36-inch wide breaker compartments for 29-inch frame breaker. .......... 15

Table 8. Narrow design accessories for 26-inch-wide breaker compartments. ...................16

Table 9. 27 kV VCP-W accessories. ..................................................... 17

Table 10. Simple manual ground and test devices—bus bar type. .............................18

Table 11. 15 kV VCP-W simple manual ground and test device—“bail” and “ball” type a . ...........18

Table 12. Complex manual (selectable) ground and test device. ............................... 18

Table 13. Simple electrically operated ground and test device. ................................ 19

Table 14. Simple electrically operated ground and test device for VCP-W without key interlocks. .....20

Table 15. Simple electrically operated ground and test device for VCP-WXC. .....................20

Table 16. 27 kV manual ground and test device. ........................................... 20

Table 17. Dummy elements

Table 18. VCP-W ANSI rated breaker weightsa.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Table 19. VCP-W IEC rated breaker weightsa. ............................................. 22

Table 20. VCP-W (K = 1) breaker weightsa. ............................................... 22

Table 21. VCP-W & VCP-WC circuit breaker barrier configurations. ............................. 38

Table 22. Circuit breaker timing. ........................................................ 45

Table 23. Torque guidelines. ...........................................................49

Table 24. Test voltage (insulation and vacuum integrity). ..................................... 51

Table 25. Typical resistance measurements. .............................................. 53

Table 26. Closure tool mounting/testing locations by circuit breaker type. .......................57

Table 27. Recommended renewal parts for ANSI rated breakers .............................. 59

Table 28. Recommended renewal parts for IEC rated breakers ................................ 65

Table 29. Recommended renewal parts for GB rated breakers ................................ 69

rated symmetrical current basis. ................................................. 7

rated symmetrical current basis. ................................................. 9

rated symmetrical current basis. ................................................ 9

rated symmetrical current basis (standard ratings). ................................. 10

rated symmetrical current basis (standard ratings). ................................. 10

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1. Introduction

1.1 Preliminary comments and safety pre-cautions

This technical document is intended to cover most aspects associ­ated with the installation, operation, and maintenance of Type
VCP-W, VCPW-SE, VCP-WC,and VCPWND vacuum circuit breakers.
It is provided as a guide for authorized and qualified personnel only.
Please refer to the specific WARNING and CAUTION in Paragraph

1.1.2 before proceeding past Section 1. If further information is
required by the purchaser regarding a particular installation, applica­tion, or maintenance activity, an Eaton representative should be
contacted.

1.1.1 Warranty and liability information

NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WARRANTIES
OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OF MERCHANTABILITY, OR
WARRANTIES ARISING FROM COURSE OF DEALING OR USAGE OF TRADE,
ARE MADE REGARDING THE INFORMATION, RECOMMENDATIONS
AND DESCRIPTIONS CONTAINED HEREIN. In no event will Eaton be

responsible to the purchaser or user in contract, in tort (including
negligence), strict liability or otherwise for any special, indirect, inci­dental, or consequential damage or loss whatsoever, including but
not limited to damage or loss of use of equipment, plant or power
system, cost of capital, loss of power, additional expenses in the
use of existing 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 standards, and/or regulations must be
strictly observed in the installation, operation, and maintenance of
this device.

1.2 General information

The purpose of this book is to provide instructions for unpack­ing, storage, use, operation, and maintenance of Type VCP-W,
VCPW-SE, VCP-WC, and VCPW-ND vacuum circuit breakers. These
circuit breakers are horizontal drawout type removable interrupting
elements designed for use in VacClad-W Metal-Clad switchgear
and appropriate VCP-W modules. They provide reliable control and
protection for medium voltage electrical equipment and circuits. All
VCP-W circuit breaker elements are designed to ANSI Standards for
reliable performance, ease of handling, and simplified maintenance.
In addition, some VCP-W circuit breakers have been tested in accor­dance with IEC Standards for applications around the world.

The VCPW-SE circuit breaker element is a VCP-W circuit breaker
designed specifically for special environment applications and operat­ing conditions through 27 kV. The VCPW-ND circuit breaker element
is a narrow design VCP-W circuit breaker designed specifically for
use in 5 kV applications where floor space requirements would
not allow the industry standard 36 in. (914.4 mm) wide switchgear.
From this point on, all circuit breaker elements will be referred to as
Type VCP-W unless the reference is specific to a particular design.
The VCP-WC circuit breaker element is a VCP-W circuit breaker
designed and tested for extra capabilities beyond one or more of the
preferred ratings of the applicable ANSI Standard.

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SATISFACTORY PERFORMANCE OF THESE BREAKERS 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
LONG USEFUL LIFE OF THE CIRCUIT BREAKER ELEMENTS.

m WARNING

THE WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS INCLUDED AS PART OF THE
PROCEDURAL STEPS IN THIS DOCUMENT ARE FOR PERSONNEL SAFETY
AND PROTECTION OF EQUIPMENT FROM DAMAGE. AN EXAMPLE OF A
TYPICAL WARNING LABEL HEADING IS SHOWN ABOVE 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 UPPER CASE AND BOLDFACE AS SHOWN BELOW.

m CAUTION

COMPLETELY READ AND UNDERSTAND THE MATERIAL PRESENTED IN
THIS DOCUMENT BEFORE ATTEMPTING INSTALLATION, OPERATION,
OR APPLICATION OF THE EQUIPMENT. IN ADDITION, ONLY QUALIFIED
PERSONS SHOULD BE PERMITTED TO PERFORM ANY WORK ASSOCIATED
WITH THE EQUIPMENT. ANY WIRING INSTRUCTIONS PRESENTED IN THIS
DOCUMENT MUST BE FOLLOWED PRECISELY. FAILURE TO DO SO COULD
CAUSE PERMANENT EQUIPMENT DAMAGE.

m WARNING

THE CIRCUIT BREAKERS DESCRIBED IN THIS BOOK ARE DESIGNED AND
TESTED TO OPERATE WITHIN THEIR NAMEPLATE RATINGS. OPERATION
OUTSIDE OF THESE RATINGS MAY CAUSE THE EQUIPMENT TO FAIL,
RESULTING IN DEATH, BODILY INJURY, AND PROPERTY DAMAGE.

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1.3 Type VCP-W vacuum circuit breaker element ratings (Tables 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6)

Table 1. (ANSI Standardsa) type VCP-W vacuum circuit breaker through 15 kV rated symmetrical current basis.

Identification Rated values

Circuit
breaker
type

50VCPW­ND250

50VCP­W250

50VCP­W350

50VCP­W63 (500)

75VCP­W500

150 VCP ­W500

150 VCP ­W750

150 VCP ­W1000

150 VCP ­W63(1500)

a

All circuit breakers are tested to 60 Hz; however, they can also be applied at 50 Hz with no derating.

b

Non-standard circuit breakers with high close and latch (momentary). Rating for special applications.

c

Consult the Consulting Application Guide CA08104001E sections 1 and 5 for further information.

d
e

Nominal
voltage
class

kV MVA kV rms kV rms Amperes kA rms Cycles Seconds kV rms kA rms kA peak kA r ms

Nominal
3-phase
MVA
class

Voltage Insulation level Current Inter-

Max.
voltage

E

Voltage
range
factor

K

Withstand test
voltage

c

Power
frequency
(1 min .)

Impulse

Continuous
current
at 60 Hz

Short
circuit
current
(at rated
max. kV )

I

rupting
time

d

Permis­sible
tripping
delay

Y

Max.

voltage

divided

by K

E/K

Current values

Maximum
symmetrical
interrupting
capability

K times
rated short
circuit

ce

curre nt

4.16 250 4.76 1.24 19 60 1200 29 5 2 3.85 36 97 58

4.16 250 4.76 1.24 19 60 1200

29 5 2 3.85 36 97
2000
3000

4.16 350 4.76 1.19 19 60 12 00

41 5 2 4.0 49 132 78
2000
3000

4.16 500 4.76 1.00 19 60 12 00

63 5 2 4.76 63 173 101
2000
3000

7.2 500 8.25 1.25 36 95 1200

33 5 2 6.6 41 111 66
2000
3000

13.8 500 15 1.3 0 36 95 120 0

18 5 2 11.5 23 62
2000
3000

13.8 750 15 1.30 36 95 1200

28 5 2 11.5 36 97
2000
3000

13.8 1000 15 1.30 36 95 120 0

37 5 2 11.5 48 130 77
2000
3000

13.8 1500 15 1.00 36 95 120 0

63 5 2 15.0 63 173 101
2000
3000

Optional interrupting time of 3 cycles is available.
Also 3-second shor t time current carrying capability.

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Closing &
latching
capability

2.7 K
times
rated
short
circuit
current

132

97

130

Closing &
latching
capability
momentary

1.6 K
times rated
short
circuit
current

58

b

b

b

78

37
58

58
77

b

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Table 2. (ANSI Standardsa) type VCP-W vacuum circuit breaker 27 kV rated symmetrical current basis.

Identification Rated values

Circuit
breaker
type

270VCP­W750(16)

270VCP­W1000(22)

270VCP­W1250(25)

270VCP­W1600(3 2)

270VCP­W2000(40)

a

All circuit breakers are tested to 60 Hz; however, they can also be applied at 50 Hz with no derating.

b

K=1.0, therefore E = E/K and I = KI. Consult the Consulting Application Guide CA08104 001E sections 1 and 5 for further information.

c

Consult the Consulting Application Guide CA08104001E sections 1 and 5 for fur ther information.

d

Optional interrupting time of 3 cycles is available.

e

Tested at 28.5 kV RMS.

f

Tested at 29.5 kV RMS.

Nominal
voltage
class

kV MVA kV rms kV rms Amperes kA rms Cycle s Seconds kV rms kA rms kA peak kA rms

27 750 27 1.0 60 12 5 600

e

Nominal
3-phase
MVA
class

Voltage Insulation level Current Inter-

Max.
voltage

E

b

Voltage
range
factor

K

Withstand test
voltage

c

Power
frequency
(1 min .)

Impulse

Continuous
current
at 60 Hz

Short
circuit
current

3 Second
short time
current
carrying
capability
I

rupting
time

16 5 2 51 105 43 31.5

1200

d

Permis­sible
tripping
delay

Y

Transient
recovery voltage

E

2000

27 1000 27 1.0 60 125 600

e

1200

22 5 2 51 105 60 31.5

2000

27 1250 27 1.0 60 125 600

e

1200

25 5 2 51 105 68 31.5

2000

27 1600 27 1.0 60 12 5 1200

f

27 2000 27 1.0 60 125 1200

f

2000

2000

31.5 5 2 51 10 5 85 31.5

40 5 2 51 105 10 6 31.5

Current values

t

2

2

rise
time

Closing &
latching
capability

2.7 K
times
rated
short
circuit
current

Capacitor
switching
& cabl e
charging

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Table 3. (ANSI Standards) type VCP-WC extra capability vacuum circuit breaker 5-27 kV rated symmetrical current basis.

Identification Rated voltage

Circuit
breaker
type

50 VCP-W
40C

50 VCP-W
50C

75 VCP-W
50C

150 VCP-W
25C

150 VCP-W
40C

150 VCP-W
50C

150 VCP-W
63C

270 VCP-W
25C

270 VCP-W
32C

270 VCP-W
40C

a

3 cycles

b

Close & latch current for 1200 A Type 150 VCP-W 25C is proven at 15 kV. For sealed interrupters at high altitudes, switching voltage is not de-rated.

c

For higher RRRV contact Eaton for more information.

d

Breaker tested to 2700 A single bank switching for momentary load ( Thermal derating must consider harmonic content of current waveform).

e

Breaker tested to 1270 A back-to-back switching for momentary load (Thermal derating must consider harmonic conten t of current w aveform)

f

Capacitor switching ratings are proven at 15 kV. For se aled interr upters at high altitudes, switching voltage is not de-rated.

g

1 second

h

2 second

i

C37.04 a-2003 class C2 @ 15 kV

Voltage Insulation level

Max.
voltage

V

KV rms kV rms kV peak A rms

Voltage
range
factor

K

withstand test

Power

Lighten-

freq-

ing

uency

impulse

(1 min .)

1.2x50us

Cont­inuous
curre nt
at
60 Hz

5.95 1 24 75 12 00
2000
3000

5.95 1 24 75 12 00
2000
3000

10.3 1 42 95 120 0
2000
3000

17. 5 1 42 95 120 0
2000
3000

17. 5 1 42 95 120 0
2000
3000

17. 5 1 42 95 120 0
2000
3000

17. 5 1 42 95 120 0
2000
3000

27 1 60 125 1200

1600

27 1 60 125 1200

1600

27 1 60 125 1200

1600

Short circuit current Inter-

Sym

% DC

Asym.

Closing

inter -

comp ­onent
(Idc)

inter ­rupting
(It)

rupting
at V
(Isc)

kA rms
total % k A rms

Short -

&

time

latch ing

curre nt

capa -

for 3

bility

sec.

kA
peak k A rms Cyc les Sec. kV / µs A rms A rms

40 75. 58 139 40 3 2 0.9

50 57

50 57

25 50

57
52

57
52

75
75

64

139 50 3 2 0.9
64
62

64

139 50 3 2 0.9
64
62

31

b

97

25 3 2 0.95
36
36

40 75 58 13 9 40 3 2 0.9

50 57

63 61

57
52

61
61

64

139 50 3 2 0.9
64
62

83

175 63 3 2 1.0 7
83
83

rupt­ing
time

a

Max.
permis
sible
trip­ping
delay

Transient
recovery
voltage
(RRRV)

c

0.9

0.8

0.9

0.8

0.9

0.8

0.9

0.8

0.9

0.8

0.9

0.8

1.07

1.07

Capac itor switchin g ratings Mech-

General
purpose

Isolated
shunt
capacitor
bank
current

630 d
630 d
250

630 d
630 d
250

Definite purpose

Back to b ack capacito r
switching

Capacitor
bank
current

630 e
1000 e
—

630 e
1000 e
—

630 e
1000 e
—

600 f
1000 ef
—

630 ef
1000 ef

d

—

630 ef
1000 ef

d

—

200,1600i
200,1600i
200,1600

Inrush
current

kA
peak kHz

15
18
—

15
18
—

15
18
—

20
18
—

15
18
—

15
18
—

7.7

7.7

i

7.7

25 75 36 85 25 h3 2 1.1 400 20 4.2 2,500

31.5 57 40 97 32 g3 1 1.1 400 20 4.2 2,500

40 50 49 10 4 40 g3 1 1.1 400 20 4.2 2,500

Inrush
freq­uency

3.5

2.7
—

3.5

2.7
—

3.5

2.7
—

3.5

2.7
—

3.5

2.7
—

3.5

2.7
—

465
465
465

anical
endur­ance

No­load
oper­ation s

10,000
10,000
5,000

10,000
10,000
5,000

10,000
10,000
5,000

10,000
10,000
5,000

10,000
10,000
5,000

10,000
10,000
5,000

10,000
10,000
10,000

Table 4. (IEC-56 Standardsa) type VCP-W vacuum circuit breaker through 17.5 kV rated symmetrical current basis.

Identification Rated values

Circuit
breaker type

36VCPW-ND25
36VCPW-ND32

72VCPW-ND25
72VCPW-ND32

36VCP-W25
36VCP-W32
36VCP-W40

72VCP-W25
72VCP-W32
72VCP-W40

120VCP-W25
120VCP-W32
120VCP-W40

175VCP-W25
175VCP-W32
175VCP-W40

a

Interrupting time is 3 cycles at 50/60 Hz. Rated operating sequence 0-3 min- CO-3 min-CO.

Voltage class Insulation level Normal

Power
frequency

3.6

3.6

7.2

7.2

3.6

3.6

3.6

7.2

7.2

7.2

12.0

12.0

12.0

17. 5

17. 5

17. 5

10
10

20
20

10
10
10

20
20
20

28
28
28

38
38
38

Impulse
withstand

40
40

60
60

40
40
40

60
60
60

75
75
75

95
95
95

current

Amperes kA rms kA rm s kV peak AmpereskV rms kV rms kV peak

630, 1250
630, 1250

630, 1250
630, 1250

630, 1250, 2000
1250, 2000
1250, 2000

630, 1250, 2000
1250, 2000
1250, 2000

630, 1250, 2000
1250, 2000
1250, 2000

1250, 2000
1250, 2000
1250, 2000

Short circuit
breaking current

25

31.5
25

31.5
25

31.5
40

25

31.5
40

25

31.5
40

25

31.5
40

3 second short
time current

25

31.5
25

31.5
25

31.5
40

25

31.5
40

25

31.5
40

25

31.5
40

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63
79

63
79

63
79
100

63
79
100

63
79
100

63
79
100

Cable charging
breaking amps

25
25

25
25

25
25
25

25
25
25

25
25
25

31.5

31.5

31.5

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Table 5. (ANSI Standardsa) type VCP-W (K = 1) vacuum circuit breaker through 15 kV rated symmetrical current basis (standard
ratings).

Identification Rate d values

Circuit
breaker
type

Nominal
voltage
class

kV kV rms kV rms kV peak Amperes kA r ms Ms Seconds kV rms kA peak kA rms

Voltage Insulation level Current Inter-

Max.
voltage

E

50VCP-W 25 4.16 4.76 1.0 19 60 120 0

50VCP-W 40 4.16 4.76 1.0 19 60 120 0

50VCP-W 50 4.16 4.76 1.0 19 60 120 0

50VCP-W 63 4.16 4.76 1.0 19 60 120 0

75VCP-W 40 7.2 8.25 1.0 36 95 1200

75VCP-W 50 7.2 15 1.0 36 60 120 0

150VCP-W 25 13.8 15 1. 0 36 95 120 0

150VCP-W 40 13.8 15 1. 0 36 95 120 0

150VCP-W 50 13.8 15 1. 0 36 95 120 0

150VCP-W 63 13.8 1.0 36 95 120 0

a

All circuit breakers are tested to 60 Hz; however, they can also be applied at 50 Hz with no derating.

b

Consult the Consulting Application Guide CA08104001E sections 1 and 5 for further information.

c

Also 3-second shor t time current carrying capability.

a

Voltage
range

factor

K

Withstand test
voltage

b

Power
frequency
(1 min .)

Impulse

Continuous
current
at 60 Hz

2000
3000

2000
3000

2000
3000

2000
3000

2000
3000

2000
3000

2000
3000

2000
3000

2000
3000

2000
3000

Short
circuit
current
(at rated
max. kV )

c

I

rupting
time

Permis­sible
tripping
delay

Y

Max.
voltage
divided
by K

E/K

Current values

Closing &
latching
capability

2.6 K
times
rated
short

25 3 or 5 2 4.76 65 39

40 3 or 5 2 4.76 10 4 62

50 3 or 5 2 4.76 130 78

63 3 or 5 2 4.76 164 98

40 3 or 5 2 11. 5 104 62

50 3 or 5 2 11. 5 130 78

25 3 or 5 2 15. 0 65 39

40 3 or 5 2 15.0 104 62

50 3 or 5 2 15.0 130 78

63 3 or 5 2 15.0 164 98

Closing &
latching
capability
momentary

1.6 K
times rated
short
circuit
current

Table 6. (ANSI Standardsa) type VCP-WXC circuit breaker through 15 kV rated symmetrical current basis (standard ratings).

See Figure 23 for control schemes and diagram that apply to this breaker. This breaker dif fers from the standard breaker with the addition of a third motor cut-off switch and
addition of two wires.

Identification Rated voltage

Circuit
breaker
type

150 VCP-WXC 6317. 5 1 42 95 120 0

a

All circuit breakers are tested to 60 Hz; however, they can also be applied at 50 Hz with no derating.

b

Optional interrupting time of 3 cycles is available.

c

For higher RRRV contact Eaton for more information.

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Voltage Insulation level

Max.
voltage

V

kV rms kV r ms kV peak A rm s

Voltage
range
factor

K

withstand test

Power

Lighten-

freq-

ing

uency

impulse

(1 min .)

1.2x50us

Cont­inuous
curre nt
at
60 Hz

2000
3000

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Sym

% DC

Asym.

inter -

comp -

rupting

onent

at V

(Idc)

(Isc)

kA rms
total % k A rms

63 61

61
61

Closing

inter -

&

rupting

latch ing

(It)

capa ­bility

kA
peak k A rms Cycl es Sec. kV / µs A rms A rms

83

175s 63 5 2 1.07
83
83

Short ­time
curre nt
for 3
sec.

rupting
time

b

Max.
permis
sible
tripping
delay

Transient
recovery
voltage
(RRRV)

c

1.07

1.07

Capac itor switchin g ratings Mech-

General

Definite purpose

purpose

Isolated

Back to b ack capacito r

shunt

switching

capaci-

capacitor

tor

bank

bank

current

current

200,1600(9)
200,1600(9)
200,1600(9)

Inrush

Inrush

current

freq­uency

kA
peak kHz

7.7

465

7.7

465

7.7

465

anical
endur­ance

No­load
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29.13

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2.25

27.80

(706.12)

29.56

(750.82)

Breaker Identification A B C D E

240 VCP-W, 270 VCP-W & 270 VCP-WC 10 (254.0 0) 14 (355.60) 16.25 (412.75) 34.80 (883.92) 35.22 (894.59)
50/350, 50/350C, 150/1000, 150/1000C, 150/63, 3000A VCP-W, VCPW-SE,VCP-

WC & VCP-W K=1>=50 kA
Except those immediately below

All Other VCP-W,VCPW-SE & VCP-W K=1<=40 kA
including 50/25C & 150/25C, 1200 A

(57.15)

10 (254.0 0) 12 (304.80) 13.63 (346.20) 29.94 (760.48) 31.44 (79 8.5 8)

10 (254.0 0) 12 (304.80) 13.63 (346.20) 29.81 (757.17) 29.44 (747.7 8)

20.88

(530.35)

24.63

(625.60)

Figure 1. Type VCP-W (K = 1 & MVA), VCPW-SE, and VCP-WC circuit breaker outlines and dimensions in inches (mm).

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7.00

(177.80)

21.38

(543.05)

7.00

(177.80)

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3.69

(93.73)

29.44

(747.78)

2.25

(57.15)

19.44

(493.78)

21.96

(557.78)

30.38

(771.65)

12.00

(304.80)

13.63

(346.202)

20.88

(530.35)

24.63

(625.60)

Figure 2. Type VCPW-ND circuit breaker outlines and dimensions in inches (mm).

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2. Safe practices

2.1 Recommendations

Type VCP-W vacuum circuit breaker elements are equipped with high
speed, high energy operating mechanisms. They are designed with
several built-in interlocks and safety features to provide safe and
proper operating sequences.

m WARNING

TO PROTECT THE PERSONNEL ASSOCIATED WITH INSTALLATION,
OPERATION, AND MAINTENANCE OF THESE CIRCUIT BREAKER ELEMENTS,
THE FOLLOWING PRACTICES MUST BE FOLLOWED.

•

Only qualified persons as defined in section 6.2.1 and with
respect to the local electric code, who are familiar with the
installation and maintenance of medium voltage circuits and
equipment, should be permitted to work on these circuit breaker
elements.

•

Read these instructions carefully before attempting any installa­tion, operation or maintenance of these breakers.

•

Always remove the breakers from the enclosure before perform­ing any maintenance. Failure to do so could result in electrical
shock leading to death, severe personal injury, or property
damage.

•

BE EXTREMELY CAREFUL while the circuit breaker is 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 the
circuit breaker to fall from the rails resulting in personal injury to
those in the area.

•

Do not work on a closed breaker or a breaker with closing springs
charged. The closing spring should be discharged and the main
contacts open before working on the breaker. Failure to do so
could result in cutting or crushing injuries.

•

Do not use a circuit breaker by itself as the sole means of
isolating a high voltage circuit. Remove the breaker to the
DISCONNECT position and follow good lockout and tagging rules,
as well as all applicable codes, regulations, and work rules.

•

Do not leave the breaker in an intermediate position in the cell.
Always have the breaker either in the TEST or CONNECTED
position. Failure to do so could result in a flash over and possible
death, personal injury, or property damage.

•

Always remove the maintenance tool from the breaker after charg­ing the closing springs.

•

Breakers are equipped with safety interlocks. Do not defeat
them. This may result in death, bodily injury, or equipment
damage.

3. Receiving, handling, and storage

3.1 General

Type VCP-W vacuum circuit breaker elements are subjected to
complete factory production tests and inspection before being
packed. They are shipped in packages designed to provide
maximum protection to the equipment during shipment and storage
and at the same time to provide convenient handling. Tools, such as
the maintenance tool, are shipped separately.

3.2 Receiving

If the circuit breaker element is not to be used immediately but is
to be placed in storage, maximum protection can be obtained by
keeping it packed as shipped.

Upon receipt of the equipment, inspect the containers for any signs
of damage or rough handling. Open the containers carefully to avoid
any damage to the contents. Use a nail puller rather than a crow bar
when required. When opening the containers, be careful to save
any loose items or hardware that may be otherwise discarded with
the packing material. Check the contents of each package against
the packing list.

Examine the circuit breaker element for any signs of shipping
damage such as broken, missing, or loose hardware, damaged or
deformed insulation, and other components. File claims immedi­ately with the carrier if damage or loss is detected and notify the
nearest Eaton office.

3.3 Handling

m CAUTION

DO NOT USE ANY LIFTING DEVICE AS A PLATFORM FOR PERFORMING
MAINTENANCE, REPAIR, OR ADJUSTMENT OF THE BREAKER OR FOR
OPENING, CLOSING THE CONTACTS OR CHARGING THE SPRINGS. THE
CIRCUIT BREAKER ELEMENT MAY SLIP OR FALL CAUSING SEVERE
PERSONAL INJURY. ALWAYS PERFORM MAINTENANCE, REPAIR, AND
ADJUSTMENTS ON A SOLID WORK SURFACE CAPABLE OF SUPPORTING
THE BREAKER ELEMENT.

When a breaker element is ready for installation, a lifting 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 insert lifters
into the breaker 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. Also,
a breaker lift pan in conjunction with the portable floor lifter can be
used to create a breaker lifter. The breaker can be placed or rolled
onto the lift pan with the conductors arms pointing away from the
lifter (see IB022015EN for more details).

3.4 Storage

If the circuit breaker element is to be placed in storage, maximum
protection can be obtained by keeping it packed as shipped. Before
placing it in storage, checks should be made to make sure that the
breaker element is free from shipping damage and is in satisfactory
operating condition.

The circuit breaker element is shipped with its contacts open and
closing springs discharged. The indicators on the front panel should
confirm this. Insert the maintenance tool in the manual charge
socket opening (Figure 5). Charge the closing springs by pumping
the handle up and down approximately 38 times until a crisp metallic
“click” is heard. This indicates that the closing springs are charged
and is shown by the closing spring “charged” (yellow) indicator.
Remove the maintenance tool. Operate the push-to-close button.
The breaker element will close as shown by the breaker contacts
“closed” (red) indicator. Operate the push-to-open button. The
breaker element will trip as shown by the breaker contacts “open”
(green) indicator. After completing this initial check, leave the closing
springs “discharged” and breaker contacts “open”.

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Outdoor storage of the breaker element is NOT recommended.
If unavoidable, the outdoor location must be well drained and a
temporary shelter from sun, rain, snow, corrosive fumes, dirt, falling
objects, and excessive moisture must be provided. Containers
should be arranged to permit free circulation of air on all sides
and temporary heaters should be used to minimize condensation.
Moisture can cause rusting of metal parts and deterioration of high
voltage insulation. A heat level of approximately 400 watts for each
100 cubic feet (2.83 cubic meters) of volume is recommended with
the heaters distributed uniformly throughout the structure near the
floor.

Indoor storage should be in a building with sufficient heat and air
circulation to prevent condensation. If the building is not heated, the
same general rule for heat as for outdoor storage should be applied.

3.5 Tools and accessories

Tools and accessories, both standard and optional, are available for
use with the circuit breaker element (Figure 3). If not specified
accessories can be used for 36 in. wide and 26 in. wide breakers.

Spin-free levering-in crank: Used to crank breaker between
DISCONNECT, TEST, and CONNECTED positions.

Extension rails: Permits breaker to be withdrawn from its compart­ment.

Rail clamps: Used to secure breaker to extension rails.

Lifting yoke: Used to lift breaker.

Manual charging handle: Used to charge closing springs manually.

Portable lifter: Used to lift breaker to or from extended rails.

Breaker lift pan: This accessory enables the breaker to be lifted

from the ground to any height cell without the extension rails. It
consists of a portable lifter and a MV breaker lift pan.

•

Portable lifter;

•

MV breaker lift pan with short extension rail kit for 36”or 26” wide
breaker.

Drawout ramp: Used to insert or withdraw breaker from lower
compartment without portable lifter.

Docking transport dolly: Used to insert or withdraw breaker from
lower compartment without portable lifter or move breaker from one
location to another.

Electrical levering-in device:

BPI pan assembly:

Integral Motorized Racking (MR2) used to electrically move
breaker between DISCONNECT/TEST, or DISCONNECT, TEST, and
CONNECTED positions is available. Specified by description as
opposed to a style number.

If the external electric levering-in device which mounts to the door or
pan assembly is used, then the breaker can be moved between the
DISCONNECT and CONNECTED positions.

The process of levering the breaker from the DISCONNECT to the
TEST position would need to be performed manually (approximately
6 turns).

Non-BPI pan assembly:

Used to electrically move the breaker between DISCONNECT/TEST
and CONNECTED positions.

Truck operated cell (TOC) switch: Indicates when breaker is in the
CONNECT position. Furnished with standard push on wire termi­nals. Optional ring tongue terminals are available.

Mechanism operated cell (MOC) switch: Provides additional
normally open and closed contacts for when control and protection
scheme exceeds the available auxiliary contacts in the breaker.
Furnished with standard push on wire terminals. Optional ring
tongue terminals are available.

This feature is available in two different configurations:

1.) Functions in both the TEST and CONNECT positions, or

2.) Functions only in the CONNECT position.

Eaton strongly recommends use of the TEST and CONNECT position
configuration.

Test jumper: Used to operate breaker electrically while breaker is on
extension rails or transport dolly.

Test cabinet: Used to provide power to operate breaker outside its
compartment for the purpose of testing functionality.

Key provisions with positional interlock: This enables locking of
the levering-in cage when the breaker is in the TEST position with a
padlock or keyed cylinder lock.

Wheel conversion kit (MG & TD only): Due to how the manual
ground and test device is designed this is the best direct roll-in
wheel kit to use.

Wheel conversion kit for direct roll-in: This wheel kit can be used
to convert a standard breaker or electrical ground and test device to
a direct roll-in version.

Conversion kit ROF to non-ROF: This kit is used to convert a direct
roll-in cell to a non direct roll-in cell. It provides the teeter totter
feature that prevents removing a breaker from the breaker cell when
the extension rails or MV breaker lift pan are not in place. Also,
the short ramp feature in the front of each rail would need to be
removed.

Conversion kit non-ROF to ROF: This kit is used to convert a non­direct roll-in cell to a direct roll-in cell. It provides the ramp feature
that goes on the end of each rail to help guide the steel wheels on
the side of the breaker up onto the rail rolling surface. This is only
to be used in the lower switchgear cells that are level with the floor.
The teeter totter feature that keeps the breaker from being rolled out
of the cell would need to be removed.

Secondary conversion kit: This kit converts an automatic secondary
in a BPI pan assembly to a manual enabled automatic secondary.
When the release lever is raised above the stop feature the second­aries will slide forward to automatically connect, see section 8.2 for
more details.

Closed door racking guide: This feature can be added to the front
of the BPI pan assembly to provide a guide for the manual levering­in tool when the switchgear door is closed to guide the levering-in
crank socket onto the levering-in drive screw nut.

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Table 7. Accessories for 36-inch wide breaker compartments for 29-inch frame breaker.

Description Style number

TOC (truck-operated cell) switch
4A/5B contacts

TOC (truck-operated cell) switch
4A/ 5B contacts ring-tongue terminals

5A/5B TOC switch

Standard set of accessories

Portable lifter and lift pan

Optional accessories include (clockwise):

lifting yoke, test cabinet, spin-free levering

crank, and test jumper

5A/5B MOC switch

Portable lifter

MOC (mechanism-operated cell) switch
5A/4B contacts (test and connect) 1C20007G12
5A/4B contacts (connect only) 1C20007G13
10A/8B contacts (test and connect) 1C20007G14
10A/8B contacts (connect only) 1C2 0007G15
15A/12B contacts (test and connect) 1C20007G16
15A/12B contacts (connect only) 1C20007G17
5A/4B contacts (test and connect) ring-tongue terminals 1C20007G28
5A/4B contacts (connect only) ring-tongue terminals 1C20007G29
10A/8B contacts (test and connect) ring-tongue terminals 1C20007G30
10A/8B contacts (connect only) ring-tongue terminals 1C20007G31
15A/12B contacts (test and connect) ring-tongue terminals 1C20007G32
15A/12B contacts (connect only) ring-tongue terminals 1C20007G33
Spin-free levering-in crank with clutch 701B601G11
Extension rails (right and left, one set) 7813C41G03
Set of rail clamps 6511C8 3G11
Lifting yoke 69 1C607G 11
Manual charging handle 8064A02G11
Standard set of accessories

Spin-free levering-in crank with clutch
Extension rails (right and left, one set)
Manual charging handle
Set of rail clamps

Portable lifter (26-/36-inch conver tible) 1C19086 H01
MV breaker lift pan 1C20220G01
Drawout ramp 1C14163G08
Docking transport dolly 6510C71G21
Electrical levering-in device 1A30257G01
Test jumper 6526C23G11
Test cabinet

Any DC close and any trip
AC or DC close and DC trip
120 Vac close and capacitor trip
240 Vac close and capacitor trip
AC or DC charge, DC close and trip

Key provisions with positional Interlock
This allows for key locking the levering-in cage
when the breaker is in the TEST position.

Wheel conversion kit (MG & TD only) 68C5010G41
Wheel conversion kit for direct roll-in 68C5010G 42
Conversion kit ROF to NON-ROF 1C19779G101
Conversion kit NON- ROF to ROF 1C19779G102
Secondary conversion kit: to convert automatic

secondary to manual operation
Closed door racking guide 1C2 0339G02

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1C20006G12

1C20006G15

1A30136G02

8346A28G21
8346A28G22
8346A28G23
8346A28G60
8346A28G24

6510C48G22

1C2 0335G01

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Table 8. Narrow design accessories for 26-inch-wide breaker compartments.

Description Style number

TOC (truck-operated cell) switch 4A/3B contacts 7797C20G01
MOC (mechanism-operated cell) switch
4A/3B contacts (test and connect) 7797C24G02
4A/3B contacts (connect only) 7797C24G03
8A/6B contacts (test and connect) 7797C24G04
8A/6B contacts (connect only) 7797C24G05

Set of ND accessories

ND 4A/3B

TOC switch

Electric levering-in

device

ND 4A/3B

MOC switch

Padlock/key

interlock

12A/9B contacts (test and connect) 7797C24G06
Spin-free levering-in crank with clutch 701B601G11
Primar y contact spanner wrench 502A850G01
Extension rails (right and left, one set) 7813C41G03
Set of rail clamps 6511C8 3G12
Lifting yoke 691C607G02
Manual charging handle 8064A02G11
Set of ND accessories

Spin-free levering-in crank with clutch
Primar y contact spanner wrench
Extension rails (right and left, one set)
Manual charging handle
Set of rail clamps

Portable lifter (26-/36-inch conver tible) 1C19086 H01
MV breaker lift pan and short extension rail kit 1C19086 G01
Drawout ramp 1C14163G01
Docking transport dolly 6510C71G02
Electrical levering-in device 1A30257G01
Tes t jumpe r 1C15331G0 1
Test cabinets
Any DC close and any trip 8346A28G41
AC or DC close and DC trip 8346A28G42
120 Vac close and capacitor trip 8346A28G43
240 Vac close and capacitor trip 8346A28G60
Padlock/key provisions with positional interlock

Includes the padlock assembly plus a
positional interlock. This allows for key
locking the levering-in cage when the
breaker is locked in the DISCONNECT position

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Table 9. 27 kV VCP-W accessories.

Description Style number

TOC (truck operated cell) switch 5A/5B contacts 6510C49G12
TOC (direct roll-in) 691C568G06
MOC (mechanism operated cell) switch 5A/4B contacts (test and connect) 6529C58G02

Spin-free levering-in crank 701B601G11
Standard levering-in crank 701B601G12

Epoxy stand-off insulator

Epoxy cable support

Extension rails (right and left—one set) 7813C41G03
Set of rail clamps 6511C8 3G11
Lifting yoke 69 1C607G 11
Manual charging handle 8064A02G11
Standard set of 27 kV accessories Levering-in crank with clutch manual

Portable lifter 1C19086 H01
MV breaker lift pan 1C20220G01
Drawout ramp 1C14163G02
Docking transport dolly 6510C71G11
Electrical levering-in device (120 Vac) 1A30257G01
Test cabinet Any DC close and any trip 8346A28G21

Tes t jumpe r 6526C23G11
120 Vac capacitor trip device 3A39175G01
240 Vac capacitor trip device 3A39175G02
27 kV epoxy cable support 7799C52H01

8.25 inch epoxy stand-off insulator 1A34286H01

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5A/4B contacts (connect only) 6529C58G03
10A/8B contacts (test and connect) 6529C58G04
10A/8B contacts (connect only) 6529C58G05
15A/12B contacts (test and connect) 6529C58G06
15A/12B contacts (connect only) 6529C58G07

1A30136G02

charging handle
Wheel kit (for direct roll-in) 68C 5010G42

AC or DC close and DC trip 8346A28G22
120 Vac close and capacitor trip 8346A28G23
240 Vac close and capacitor trip 8346A28G60

Capacitor trip device

5A/5B TOC switch

Standard accessories include

(clockwise): Left and right removable

extension rails, manual charging

handle, and levering crank

Optional accessories include
(clockwise): lifting yoke, test

cabinet, spin-free levering crank,

5A/5B MOC switch

and test jumper

Electrical levering-in device

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Ground and test device (G&TD) accessories: Eaton offers a broad spectrum of manual and electrical G&TDs. All of the manual G&TDs
provide access to all the line and load terminals to enable phase checking. Also, they provide the ability to verify operation of the voltage
sensing equipment against a live source while verifying that the other connection does not have any voltage present prior to applying the
grounds. The simple electrical G&TDs only provide access to line or load terminals. One of the designs provides the ability to perform cable
testing as well as grounding the desired circuit.

Table 10. Simple manual ground and test devices—bus bar type.

25 and 40 kA 50 kA 63 kA

Description Style number Style number Style number

Simple manual ground

and test device

Upper and lower terminals 1200 A (26” narrow design) 4A35130G01

Upper and lower terminals 1200/2000 A 66A5092G42 66A5092G02 66A5092G12
Upper and lower terminals 3000 A 66A5092G43 66A5092G03 66A5092G13
Upper terminals only 1200/2000 A 66A5092G44 66A5092G04 66A5092G14
Lower terminals only 1200/2000 A 66A5092G45 66A5092G05 66A5092G15
Upper terminals only 3000 A 66A5092G46 66A5092G06 66A5092G16
Lower terminals only 30 00 A 66A5092G47 66A5092G07 66A5092G17
Upper and lower terminals

1200/2000 A with ROF wheels installed
Upper and lower terminals

3000 A with ROF wheels installed
Upper terminals only

1200/2000 A with ROF wheels installed
Lower terminals only

1200/2000 A with ROF wheels installed
Upper terminals only

3000 A with ROF wheels installed
Lower terminals only

3000 A with ROF wheels installed

66A5092G82 66A5092G62 66A5092G72

66A5092G83 66A5092G63 66A5092G73

66A5092G84 66A5092G64 66A5092G74

66A5092G85 66A5092G65 66A5092G75

66A5092G86 66A5092G66 66A5092G76

66A5092G87 66A5092G67 66A5092G77

— —

Table 11. 15 kV VCP-W simple manual ground and test device—“bail” and “ball” type a .

Description Style number

Bail 1200/2000 A upper/lower 66A5201G01
Bail 3000 A upper/lower 66A5201G02
Ball 1200/2000 A upper/lower 66A5291G01

Bail type manual ground

and test device

Bail connector Ball connector

Ball 3000 A upper/lower 66A5291G02
Bail 1200/2000 A upper/lower with ROF wheels installed 66A5201G11
Bail 3000 A upper/lower with ROF wheels installed 66A5201G12
Ball 1200/2000 A upper/lower with ROF wheels installed 66A5291G11
Ball 3000 A upper/lower with ROF wheels installed 66A5291G12

a Cables are not provided

Table 12. Complex manual (selectable) ground and test device.

Description Style number

1200/2000/3000 A, 50 kA with ROF 94G7092G712
1200/2000/3000 A, 50 kA (standard, non-ROF) 94G7091G711

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Table 13. Simple electrically operated ground and test device.

Description Style number Style number Style number

Without roll-on-floor wheels (ROF) factory installed
Upper terminal

1200/2000 A, 4 8 Vdc 66A5302G75 — —
1200/2000 A, 125 Vdc or 120 Vac 66A5302G76 — —
1200/2000 A, 250 Vdc or 240 Vac 66A5302G77 — —
1200/2000 A, 4 8 Vdc — 66A5302G02 —
1200/2000 A, 125 Vdc or 120 Vac — 66A5302G03 —

Simple electrically operated ground

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1200/2000 A, 250 Vdc or 240 Vac — 66A5302G04 —
3000 A, 48 Vdc — 66A5302G05 —
3000 A, 125 Vdc or 120 Vac — 66A5302G06 —
3000 A, 250 Vdc or 240 Vac — 66A5302G07 —
1200/2000/3000 A, 48 Vdc — — 66A5302G12
1200/2000/3000 A, 125 Vdc or 120 Vac — — 66A5302G13
1200/2000/3000 A, 250 Vdc or 240 Vac — — 66A5302G14

Lower terminal

1200/2000 A, 4 8 Vdc 66A5302G85 — —
1200/2000 A, 125 Vdc or 120 Vac 66A5302G86 — —
1200/2000 A, 250 Vdc or 240 Vac 66A5302G87 — —
1200/2000 A, 4 8 Vdc — 66A5302G22 —
1200/2000 A, 125 Vdc or 120 Vac — 66A5302G23 —
1200/2000 A, 250 Vdc or 240 Vac — 66A5302G24 —
3000 A, 48 Vdc — 66A5302G25 —
3000 A, 125 Vdc or 120 Vac — 66A5302G26 —
3000 A, 250 Vdc or 240 Vac — 66A5302G27 —
1200/2000/3000 A, 48 Vdc — — 66A5302G32
1200/2000/3000 A, 125 Vdc or 120 Vac — — 66A5302G33
1200/2000/3000 A, 250 Vdc or 240 Vac — — 66A5302G34

With roll-on-floor wheels (ROF) factory installed
Upper terminal

1200/2000 A, 4 8 Vdc with ROF 66A5302G53 — —
1200/2000 A, 125 Vdc or 120 Vac with ROF 66A5302G54 — —
1200/2000 A, 250 Vdc or 240 Vac with ROF 66A5302G55 — —
1200/2000 A, 4 8 Vdc with ROF — 66A5302G35 —
1200/2000 A, 125 Vdc or 120 Vac with ROF — 66A5302G36 —
1200/2000 A, 250 Vdc or 240 Vac with ROF — 66A5302G37 —

3000 A, 48 Vdc with ROF — 66A5302G38 —
3000 A, 125 Vdc or 120 Vac with ROF — 66A5302G39 —
3000 A, 250 Vdc or 240 Vac with ROF — 66A5302G40 —
1200/2000/3000 A, 4 8 Vdc with ROF — — 66A5302G41
1200/2000/3000 A, 125 Vdc or 120 Vac with ROF — — 66A5302G42
1200/2000/3000 A, 250 Vdc or 240 Vac with ROF — — 66A5302G43

Lower terminal

1200/2000 A, 4 8 Vdc with ROF 66A5302G57 — —
1200/2000 A, 125 Vdc or 120 Vac with ROF 66A5302G58 — —
1200/2000 A, 250 Vdc or 240 Vac with ROF 66A5302G59 — —
1200/2000 A, 4 8 Vdc with ROF — 66A5302G44 —
1200/2000 A, 125 Vdc or 120 Vac with ROF — 66A5302G45 —
1200/2000 A, 250 Vdc or 240 Vac with ROF — 66A5302G46 —
3000 A, 48 Vdc with ROF — 66A5302G47 —
3000 A, 125 Vdc or 120 Vac with ROF — 66A5302G48 —
3000 A, 250 Vdc or 240 Vac with ROF — 66A5302G49 —
1200/2000/3000 A, 4 8 Vdc with ROF — — 66A5302G50
1200/2000/3000 A, 125 Vdc or 120 Vac with ROF — — 66A5302G51
1200/2000/3000 A, 250 Vdc or 240 Vac with ROF — — 66A5302G52

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Table 14. Simple electrically operated ground and test device for VCP-W without key interlocks.

Description Style number

Lower terminal

1200/2000 A, 125 Vdc or 120 Vac, 50 kA with ROF 66A5312G45

Electrically operated ground and test device

Note: These units are also available as direct-roll-on-the-floor products via a separately purchased wheel kit.

Table 15. Simple electrically operated ground and test device for VCP-WXC.

Description Style number

Upper terminal

1200/2000/3000 A, 125 Vdc or 120 Vac, 63 kA 66A5302G83

Lower terminal

1200/2000/3000 A, 125 Vdc or 120 Vac, 63 kA 66A5302G93

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Table 16. 27 kV manual ground and test device.

Description Style number

1200/2000 A, bus bar type —top and bottom studs 1C 94 354G01
1200/2000 A, bus bar type —top and bottom studs with factory

installed wheel kit
1200/2000 A, ball type—top and bottom studs 66A5296G01
1200/2000 A, ball type—top and bottom studs with factory installed

wheel kit

27 kV simple manual ground and

test device—bus bar type

1C94 35 4G11

66A5296G11

Ball type

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Table 17. Dummy elements

Description

a.

Style
number

5 kV, 1200 A (up to 50 kA) 691C605G03
5 kV, 2000 A (up to 50 kA) 691C605G04
5 kV, 3000 A (up to 63 kA) 691C605G05
15 kV, 1200 A (up to 50 kA) 691C605G06
15 kV, 2000 A (up to 5 0 kA) 691C605G07
15 kV, 3000 A (up to 6 3 kA)

a

Dummy elements applicable for breakers rated VCP-W MVA, VCP-W K = 1, and VCP-WSE.

b

Dummy element also applicable for VCP-WXC breaker.

b

691C605G08

3.6 Type VCP-W vacuum circuit breaker element weights
(Tables 18, 19, and 20).

Table 18. VCP-W ANSI rated breaker weightsa.

Rating Amperes Lbs. (kg)

50VCPW-ND250 12 00 345 (157)
50VCP-W250

50VCPW-SE250

50VCP-W350
50VCPW-SE350

75VCP-W500
75VCPW-SE500

150VCP-W500
150VCPW-SE500

150VCP-W750
150VCPW-SE750

150VCP-W1000
150VCPW-SE1000

150VCP-W1500(63)
150VCPW-SE1500(63)

270VCP-W750(16) 600

270 VCP-W1000(22) 600

270 VCP-W1250(25) 600

270 VCP-W1600(32) 120 0

270VCP-W2000(40) 120 0

a

Does not include shipping carton.

1200
2000
3000

1200
2000
3000

1200
2000
3000

1200
2000
3000

1200
2000
3000

1200
2000
3000

1200
2000
3000

1200
2000

1200
2000

1200
2000

2000

2000

35 0 (159)
410 (186)
525 (238)

460 (209)
490 (222)
525 (238)

375 (170)
410 (186)
525 (238)

350 (159)
410 (186)
525 (238)

350 (159)
410 (186)
525 (238)

460 (209)
490 (222)
525 (238)

525 (238)
530 (241)
550 (250)

460 (209)
480 (218)
500 (227)

460 (209)
480 (218)
500 (227)

460 (209)
480 (218)
500 (227)

545 (245)
560 (252)

545 (245)
560 (252)

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Table 19. VCP-W IEC rated breaker weightsa.

Normal

Rating

current
amperes Lb s. (kg)

36VCPW-ND25 630

1250

36VCPW-ND32 630

1250

72VCPW-ND25 630

1250

72VCPW-ND32 630

1250

36VCP-W25 630

1250
2000

36VCP-W32 1250

2000

36VCP-W40 1250

2000

72VCP-W25 630

1250
2000

72VCP-W32 1250

2000

72VCP-W40 1250

2000

120VCP-W25 630

1250
2000

120VCP-W32 1250

2000

120VCP-W40 1250

2000

175VCP-W25 630

1250
2000

175VCP-W32 125 0

2000

175VCP-W40 125 0

2000

240 VCP-W1 6 630

1250
2000

240 VCP-W20 630

1250
2000

40 VCP-W25 630

1250
2000

a

Does not include shipping carton.

350 (159)
35 0 (159)

350 (159)
35 0 (159)

350 (159)
35 0 (159)

350 (159)
35 0 (159)

350 (159)
350 (159)
410 (186)

350 (159)
410 (186)

375 (170)
410 (186)

350 (159)
350 (159)
410 (186)

350 (159)
410 (186)

375 (170)
410 (186)

350 (159)
350 (159)
410 (186)

350 (159)
410 (186)

375 (170)
410 (186)

350 (159)
350 (159)
410 (186)

375 (170)
410 (186)

375 (170)
410 (186)

462 (210)
484 (220)
506 (230)

462 (210)
484 (220)
506 (230)

462 (210)
484 (220)
506 (230)

Table 20. VCP-W (K = 1) breaker weightsa.

Rating Amperes Lbs. (kg)

150 VCP-W 25 1200

2000
3000

150 VCP-W 40 1200

2000
3000

150 VCP-W 50 1200

2000
3000

150 VCP-W 63 1200

2000
3000

75 VCP-W 40 1200

2000
3000

75 VCP-W 50 1200

2000
3000

50 VCP-W 25 1200

2000
3000

50 VCP-W 40 1200

2000
3000

50 VCP-W 50 1200

2000
3000

50 VCP-W 63 1200

2000
3000

a

Does not include shipping carton.

35 0 (159)
375 (170)
500 (227))

375 (170)
375 (170)
500 (227)

48 0 (218)
490 (222)
500 (227)

460 (209)
490 (222)
525 (238)

375 (170)
375 (170)
500 (227)

48 0 (218)
490 (222)
525 (227)

35 0 (159)
375 (170)
500 (227)

375 (170)
375 (170)
500 (227)

48 0 (218)
490 (222)
500 (227)

460 (209)
490 (222)
525 (238)

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