Power Circuit Breaker
33-403B
242 kV Type PMI
The PMI breaker consists of three cast-alumi-
num interrupter tanks mounted on a common
structural steel support frame. Each pole unit
has a separate SF6 gas system monitored by a
temperature-compensated, gas pressure switch.
The rated SF6 gas pressure is 87.5 PSIG at 20oC.
Each interrupter is operated by a type HMB-4
hydraulic spring-operating mechanism.
Options and Accessories
• high-creep and high-altitude bushings
• condition monitoring
• high seismic design
• suitable down to -55oC ambient (tank heaters
required for operation below -30oC)
• synchronous switching
Descriptive Bulletin
Standard Features
• dead tank design
• ASME pressure vessel certification for unfired
pressure vessels
• two-cycle interrupting time
• One HMB-4 hydraulic spring operating mechanism
per phase
• single state-of-the-art puffer interrupter per phase
• three-tank construction
• exterior bushing current transformers
• exceeds ANSI standards
• porcelain or composite bushings meet or exceed all
applicable ANSI and NEMA design specifications
• continuous current ratings up to 5000A
The ABB Advantage . . . .
Ø Single (common) frame design reduces foundation
requirements and saves construction cost.
Ø Gas monitor on each phase eliminates gas tubing to
reduce or eliminate gas leaks.
Ø Current transformers can be replaced or changed in
the field without removing the bushings, minimizing
replacement costs.
Ø Available composite bushings eliminate the cost to
hot-wash bushings in the field.
Ø High-performance interrupter for definite purpose
breaker reduces the potential for overvoltages
caused by restrikes when switching capacitor
banks.
Ø Installation services available ranging from complete
turn-key to technical assistance can minimize
installation costs.
ABB stands ready to work with you, the customer,
to provide technical expertise, training and sup-
port to reduce your total cost of ownership.
 Shipping and Installation

The 242PMI power circuit breaker is shipped assembled. By extending the breaker legs, mounting the
breaker on the pad and adding the required quantity of SF6 gas, the breaker is ready for testing and service.

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DIMENSION IN INCHES
A B C D E F G H I J K
198½ 111 97¾ 97¾ 85 44½ 125-5/8 179 189½ 204 23

DIMENSION IN INCHES
L M N O P Q R S T U V
150 108¼ 99¼ 84¾ 61½ 94½ 59½ 54½ 37-5/8 162 227¼

60 Hz BIL Chopped
Maximum Continuous Interrupting Freq. KV Wave kV Crest
Breaker kV, RMS A, RMS kA, RMS kV Crest 2m 3m
1200
40
2000
50 425 900
242PMI 242 3000 1160 1040
63 460* 1050*
4000
80
5000
* IEC performance option.
ABB Inc.
125 Theobold Avenue
Greensburg, PA 15601
Phone: (724) 838-5204
Fax: (724) 838-5299
www.abbhvsg.com December 2002