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1VCP000181 – Rev. D, en – Presentation – 2010.12© ABB Group April 18, 2023 | Slide 1

Vmax – Indoor vacuum circuit-breakers for Primary Distribution Product presentation

December, 2010

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VmaxAvailable versions acc. to IEC STDs

Compliance to IEC 62271-100

12 kV … 17.5 kV ; 630 … 1250 A ; 16 … 31.5 kA

Fixed for freestanding installation

Withdrawable for ABB UniGear ZS1 switchgear (width 550 mm)

Withdrawable for ABB PowerCube module (width 600 mm)

Fixed for ABB UniGear 500R switchgear (width 500 mm)

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VmaxAvailable versions acc. to ANSI STDs

Compliance to C37.54 – C37.09 – C37.04 – C37.55

UL listed type L (sticker on request)

15 kV ; 1200 A ; 25 … 31.5 kA (3 cycles)

Fixed for freestanding installation

Withdrawable for ABB PowerCube module (width 600 mm)

Vmax ANSI version versus IEC version:

Shunt tripping releases suitable for “3 cycles” interruption

Wiring with UL certified cables (& AWG cross-section)

Nameplate with ANSI parameters

Mechanical indicators according to ANSI STDs (symbol & colour)

Specific Manual Booklet

VmaxOverview

Open/close aux. contacts (standard set of ten aux.c.)

Additional opening release

Locking magnet in the actuator

Opening pushbutton

Closing pushbutton

Shunt tripping release

Built-in lever for closing spring manual charging

Undervoltage release (missing in the picture)

Shunt closing release

Signalling device for closing springs charged/discharged

Mechanical operation counter

Geared motor for closing spring charging

VmaxOverview

Vmax Fields of application

Power distribution

Cable control and protection

Overhead control and protection

Transformation and distribution substations

Motor and transformer control and protection

Generator control and protection

Capacitor bank control and protection

Vmax Strenghts

Application where space saving is a premium

Compact dimensions compared to existing VD4

Freestanding vacuum interrupters

Moulded case design

Vacuum interruption technique Contacts in vacuum protected against oxidation

and contamination Sealed for life vacuum interrupters Vacuum interrupters and EL mechanical actuator

already used and tested in new VD4 series Limited switching energy 10,000 mechanical operations Stored energy operating mechanism with built-in

anti-pumping device and closing spring charging lever

Insulating monobloc Operating mechanism and monobloc fixed to a

sturdy metal frame Easy customization with a complete range of

accessories Locks to prevent incorrect and hazardous

operations

VmaxFeatures

Vmax Standard equipment

Mechanical signalling device for CB open/closed

Mechanical signalling device for closing spring charged/discharged

Opening and closing pushbuttons

Mechanical operation counter

Built-in lever for manually charging of closing spring

Anti-pumping mechanical built-in function

5 + 5 auxiliary contacts

Connection terminals and terminal board for auxiliary circuits (for fixed CB)

Isolating contacts, cord with connector (plug only), racking-in/out lever (for withdrawable CB)

Vmax Other accessories, on request

Shunt tripping release

Additional shunt tripping release

Shunt closing release

Opening solenoid (for self-supplied overcurrent relay ABB PR family)

Undervoltage release

Electronic time delay (which must be mounted externally in relation to the circuit breaker) for undervoltage release

Mechanical override for undervoltage release

Opening and closing pushbuttons protection

Opening and closing pushbuttons padlock

Key-lock in open position

5 extra auxiliary contacts

Vmax Other accessories, on request

Motorgear for closing spring charging

Signalling contact closing spring charged or signalling contact closing spring discharged

Locking magnet in the truck to prevent racking-in with auxiliary circuits disconnected (for withdrawable CB only)

Transmitted contacts in the truck for signalling inserted or isolated circuit breaker (for withdrawable CB only)

Interlock for fixed circuit breaker which is converted in withdrawable ones by the customer (to prevent racking-out/in with the circuit breaker closed and to prevent closing operation during the translation)

Vmax Compared to VD4, Vmax cannot be fitted with:

Transient contact with momentary closing during circuit breaker opening

Motorized truck

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