VACUUM CIRCUIT BREAKER

INSTRUCTION MANUAL
12/15KV 25 kA

VITZRO TECH CORPORATION

NOTES
Description.......................................................................................1
1. Specifications.................................................................................2

2. Outline and Internal Connection diagrams.............................................. 3

 2-1 Outline drawing.........................................................................3
2-2 Internal connection diagrams........................................................5

3. Construction and operation.................................................................6

3-1 Construction and parts list........................................................... 6
3-2 Operation.................................................................................12
3-2-1 Operation...........................................................................12
3-2-2 Manual operation.................................................................13
3-3 Interlock mechanism.................................................................15
3-3-1 Construction.......................................................................15
3-3-2 Breaker Connection/Disconnection operation..............................16
3-4 Accessories............................................................................17

4. Unloading and preparation for operation............................................... 18

4-1 Unloading..................................................................................18
4-2 Unpacking..................................................................................18
4-3 Transportation.............................................................................18
4-4 Checking after unpacking...............................................................18
4-5 Storage.....................................................................................18
4-6 Inspection during storage...............................................................18
4-7 Installation.................................................................................19
4-8 Inspection and procedure before operation.........................................19

5. Maintenance and inspection...............................................................20

5-1 Cautions at inspection...................................................................20
5-2 Patrol inspection..........................................................................20
5-3 Periodical inspection.....................................................................21
5-4 Detail inspection..........................................................................22
5-5 Special inspection........................................................................23

Description

The Vitzro tech. vacuum circuit breakers are designed to handle all the switching that
occur primary distribution systems, their energy-storing mechanisms being capable of
triple-pole auto-reclosure.
The vacuum circuit breakers are extremely reliable in service, require only a minimum of
maintenance and long life expectancy.
The vacuum circuit breakers meet the requirements of IEC60056 and ANSI C37.06.
The energy-storing spring mechanism can be supplied for actuation by hand or motor.
The three breaker poles, each with a vacuum interrupter, are mounted on a common
 truck housing.
The moving contacts in vacuum interrupters are opened and closed by springs.
In order to ensure the maximum performance and dependable operation, it is suggested
that the operator reads this instruction manual carefully to be well acquainted with all the
features of this vacuum circuit breaker.

Safety precaution

This vacuum circuit breaker uses powerful springs for energy storage.
Do not work on the interrupters and mechanisms unless both the closing
and tripping spring are discharged all electrical source is removed.

1.Specifications
 Model No. KVA1625M KVA1125A KVA1225M

Rated voltage (kV) 12/15

Rated normal current (A) 630 1250 2000

Rated breaking current (kA) 25
Rated making current (kA) 65
Rated short-time current (kA) 25(3sec)
Making time without load (sec) 0.05
Rated opening time (sec) 0.04
R
A Rated breaking time (cycle) 3
T Rated frequency (Hz) 50/60
I
Power frequency voltage AC36kV 1 min
N Rated insulation level
Impulse withstand voltage ±95kV 1.2×50㎲
G
S Standard No. IEC60056/ ANSI C37.06
DC 24, DC 110, DC 125, DC 220, DC 240,
Rated operating voltage (V)
AC 110, AC220, AC240
Rated control voltage (V) DC 24, DC 110, DC 125, DC 220
Closing control current (A) 1.6(at DC 125V)
Closing operating current (A) 1.3(at DC 125V)
Opening control current (A) 3 (at DC 125V)
Closing operating system Spring operation

2. Outline and Internal connection diagrams

2-1 Outline drawing
 <Fixed type>

40 25
40 20

40
70
50
2- 13 4- 13

C
570
35 302 B
200 200

A
CONTROL PLUG

CHARGE HOLE

CLOSING BUTTON

E
TRIP BUTTON

A
678

M8 BOLT
EARTH
TERMINAL

COUNTER

D
87.5

187.5
ON/OFF INDICATOR

CHARGE/DISCHARGE INDICATOR

18 534 18 93.5 50 119 50

8- 13 MOUNTING HOLE
8- 13 MOUNTING HOLE

Fig.1 Outline of fixed type

<Draw-out type>
 DETAILS OF TERMINALS

200 200
INSULATION SHUTTER 2- 13
Disconnectiong position

Connecting position

50
(38.5) 180 40 20

"B"
35 <630A>
2- 13
10

70
"D"
40 20

"B"
"A"
<1250A>

(681.2)
2- 13

70
"C"
40 20

30
<2000A>

6- 11
116 329 329 20
(MOUNTING HOLES)
Earth terminal 60
859 115
570 Earth terminal
680
DETAILS OF
(MOUNTING HOLES) EARTHING TERMINAL
800

6
Type KVA 1625M KVA 1125M
Dimension
Spring with A B C D
TYPE 13
Operating mechanism motor reloading
12/15kV 25kA 630A
831 12 365 268
Rated voltage

40
12kV 12/15kV 25kA 1250A
Rated current 630A 1250A 2000A 12/15kV 25kA 2000A 844 25 384 249 40

Rated break current 25kA

Rated Interrupting time 3cycle
Rated Short-Time current 25kA(3sec)
Insulation level
1. Power frequency 36kVrms
2. Lightening impulse 95kVp
Applicable standard IEC 60056

Type KVA 1625M KVA 1125M

Spring with
4- 14 40 20 Operating mechanism motor reloading
2- 14 40 20 13 20
Rated voltage 12/15kV
Rated current 600A 1200A
50

40
70

40

Rated break current 25kA

Rated Interrupting time 3cycle
600A 1200A
Rated Short-Time current 25kA(3sec)
"A" Part Detail "B" Part Detail
Insulation level
1. Power frequency 36kVrms
2. Lightening impulse 95kVp
Applicable standard ANSI C37.09, IEC 60056

254±1 254±1
METAL SHUTTER BCT(Option)

Disconnection Connection
250
75
132

12
280±1

830.5
12
359.2±1
4
67.2

6- 13 120 350 350 38.8 Mounting Hole 60

941.8 Earth Terminal 340±1 340±1

1180 915

NOTE)
1. Tolerance : ±2%

Fig.2 Outline of draw-out type (E,F class / H class)

2-2 Internal connection diagram
 1
1
4
2
200 2
3

4
7

300
301

102
103
201 302
6
202

203

104

Fig.3 Internal connection of draw-out type

3. Construction and operation

3-1 Construction and parts list
 2- 27
B
2- 11 2- 7
☞

2- 4

A
2- 14
2- 3
2- 1 2- 7

2- 9
C 2- 2

2- 14
2- 8
2- 1
☞

2- 8
☞

2- 10
2- 20
2- 24
☞

2- 3
2- 172- 12 Point to be
2- 6
2- 11 2- 23
Iuburicated
2- 4 2- 5
☞

2- 26 2- 19
☞ 2- 13
2- 16 B 2- 22
2- 5 2- 18 2- 25

Side view Front view

2- 21

FIG.5 Operating mechanism

2- 27
Fig.6 Operating mechanism(View A)
Fig.8 Operating mechanism(B- B)
Fig.7 Operating mechanism(Reduction gear)
 2- 12
2- 13

2- 14

2- 16

Fig.9 Operating mechanism(View C)

3- 6

D
☞

D
3- 1 3- 8 3- 7 3- 9 3- 10

3- 7

Arrow D

FIG.10 Operation shaft assembly

Parts List
No. Item No. Item

1 Truck housing assembly 3 Operating shaft assembly

1-1 Base Plate 3-1 Operating shaft
1-2 Wheel 3-2 Lever
1-3 Handle 3-3 Lever
3-4 Lever
3-5 Pin
2 Operating mechanism 3-6 Insulation rod
2-1 Closing spring 3-7 Tripping spring
2-2 Limit switch (LSI) 3-8 Control press spring
2-3 Limit switch (LS3) 3-9 Dashpot
2-4 Charging motor 3-10 Operating shaft stopper
2-5 Charge-discharge indicator
2-6 ON-OFF indicator 4 Pole unit assembly
2-7 Closing coil 4-1 Vacuum interrupter
2-8 Tripping coil 4-2 Insulation frame
2-9 Manual close button 4-3 Upper conductor
2-10 Manual trip button 4-4 Lower conductor
2-11 Reduction gear 4-5 Ring contactor
2-12 Driving shaft 4-6 Plug in contact
2-13 Bevel gear
2-14 Driving Pawl 5 Interlock device assembly
2-15 Cam shaft 5-1 Operation counter
2-16 Ratchet wheel 5-2 Lock pin
2-17 Closing cam 5-3 Lever
2-18 Closing cam 5-4 Link
2-19 cam 5-5 Handle
2-20 Crank 5-6 Lock lever
2-21 Closing hook roller
2-22 Lever 6-1 Control circuit connector
2-23 Cam clutch 6-2 Auxiliary switch
2-24 Closing hook 6-3 Anti-pumping relay
2-25 Cam follower
2-26 Trip hook roller 7 Front panel
2-27 Manual charging shaft 8 Manual charging handle
2-28 Trip hook 9 Wipe gauge
10 Plate
3-2 Operation
3-2-1 Operation
(1) Charging operation (Fig.5∼9)
When the charging motor 2-4 equipped with closing hook roller 2-11 is excited,
the bevel gear 2-13 fitted to the driving shaft 2-12 starts rotating for swinging
the ratchet wheel 2-16 . When the driving pawl 2-14 moves in the direction of
arrow, the ratchet wheel 2-16 fitted to the cam shaft 2-15 turns clockwise
At this time, the cam clutch 2-23 engages with the cam shaft 2-15 to prevent
reverse rotation.
Then, the driving pawl moves back to left and left and engages with the next
ratchet wheel 2-16 .With this operation repeated, the ratchet wheel advances
tooth by tooth to rotate the cam shaft 2-15. When the cam shaft 2-15 starts
rotating, the crank 2-20 fitted together is rotated to compress the closing
spring 2-1.
When the crank 2-20 is further rotated and passes the dead point, the closing
hook roller fitted to the cam shaft engages with the closing hook to complete the
charging operation. In this case, the closing spring 2-1 is set in charging mode.
At the completion of charging operation, the limit switch 2-3 is reset by the
cam 2-19 fitted to the cam shaft to deenergize the charging motor 2-4, whereby
the charging motor 2-4 stops running.
When the charging motor 2-4 deenergized, it still Keeps for a few seconds by
means of inertia, but the driving pawl 2-14 slides over the ratchet pawl dead
portion 2-17 to prevent over-charging.
On the other hand, the charge-discharge indicator 2-5 is operated by the lever
2-22 to indicate " Charging".

(2) Closing operation (Fig 11∼13)

Fig. 12 shows that closing spring 2-1 is charged and the vacuum circuit breaker is
open. At this time, if a closing command is given, the closing coil 2-7 is activat-
ed to disengage the closing hook from the closing hook roller 2-21 thus dischar-
ging the closing spring 2-1.
When the closing spring 2-1 is discharged, the cam shaft 2-15 is rotated by
the crank 2-20 .
Since the closing cam 2-18 fitted to the cam shaft 2-15 moves down, the
cam follower fitted to the operating shaft 3-1 starts rotating.
At the same time, the lever 3-2 fitted to the operating shaft closes the vacuum
interrupter 4-1 via the insulation rod 3-6. .
At the completion of closing operation, the trip hook roller 2-26 fitted between
the trip hook 2-28 and the operating shaft 3-1 is engaged to hold the clos-
ing condition.
The tripping spring 3-7 is charged this closing operation. At the completion of
charging, the pole is given a contact pressure by the compression spring.
When the closing spring is discharged, the limit switch 2-3 is activated to again
 charge the closing spring 2-1 as shown in Fig.11.

(3) Opening operation (Fig 11∼13)

Fig. 11 shows the closing condition. Under this condition, when the tripping coil
2-8 operates, the trip hook 2-28 is disengaged from the trip hook roller 2-26
so the operating shaft is rotated clockwise by the tripping spring and the contact
press spring 3-8 .
In this way, the vacuum interrupter 4-1 opens and opening condition (Fig.12).

3-2-2 Manual operation

(1) Charging operation
Attach the manual charge handle to the manual charging shaft and turn it clock-
wise. Charging is completed at about 10 and several turns of the handle.
At this time, the charge-discharge indicator should indicate " Charging".
If, during manual charging, it turns to motor-driven operation, the operator is free
from hazards because the charging handle is equipped with a one-way clutch.

(2) Closing operation

By pressing the manual closing button, the vacuum circuit breaker is closed.
In this case, the ON/OFF indicator shows "ON"while the charge-discharge ind-
icat or shows "Discharge".

(3) Opening operation

By pressing the manual trip button, the vacuum circuit breaker is open while the
ON/OFF indicator shows "OFF".

Fig. 11
 Breaker is closed.
Closing spring is
charged.

Fig. 12
Breaker is open.
Closing spring is charged.

Fig.13

Breaker is open.
Closing spring is discharged.
 3-3 Interlock mechanism
3-3-1 Construction
The interlock plate fitted to the switchgear stand is provided with two locking
holes. The interlock pin 5-2 fitted to the vacuum circuit breaker is set in the
holes under "Connection" or "Disconnection" condition when the vacuum circuit
breaker is fixed in place.
When the vacuum circuit breaker is closed the lever 5-3 of the interlock pin
5-2 makes contact with the pin 3-5 fitted to the lever of the operating shaft
3-1, whereby the interlock pin 5-2 is locked to prevent the vacuum circuit breaker
from being shifted.
When the vacuum circuit breaker is open, the lever 5-3 is rotating so the
interlock pin 5-2 can be pulled out by menas of the handle 5-5 , allowing
the breaker to be shifted.
When the vacuum circuit breaker is set in the mid-position between "Connect-
ion" and "Disconnection", the interlock pin 5-2 is on the interlock plate and
hence the closing hook 2-24 is locked by the link 5-4 coupled with the interlock
pin 5-2 to prevent the vacuum circuit breaker from being closed.

5- 4

5- 4

5- 2

5- 5

2- 24
3- 1

5- 5

3- 5
LOCKING HOLE

5- 2
INTERLOCK PLATE

3-3-2 Connection/Disconnection operation of the vacuum circuit breaker

When setting the breaker in the "Connection" or "Disconnection" position, use
the following procedures.
 (1) When vacuum circuit breaker is closed, open the circuit with care for the sake of
safety.
(2) The drawout handle should be inserted into in the hole in the plate 10 and set
it on the mounting stand.
(3) Pull up the handle 5-5 of the interlock mechanism.
(4) Manipulate the drawout handle.
To set the handle from "Disconnection" to Connection" position, push it in until it
comes to stop.
To set it from "Connection" to "Disconnection" position, pull it out. ···
The drawout handle be used only when inserting and removing the plug in contact
(drawout handle operating stroke is about 10mm).
(5) When the vacuum circuit breaker is set in the "Connection" or "Disconnection"
position, the interlock pin should enter the locking hole for engagement.

Fig. 15

3-4 Accessories
The KVA series vacuum circuit breaker is supplied with standard accessories and
special accessories (supplied on request).
Check all the 1/5 units against the delivery sheet furnished.
Table 3 shows a list of standard accessories, and Table 4 a list of special acc-
essories.
 Table 3 Standard accessories
Item Q'ty Application Remarks
Manual charging of
Manual charging handle 1/5 units See 3-2-3
closing spring
Draw-out handle
1/5 units ― See 3-3-2
(for draw-out type)
Refer to
Wiring between internal
Control circuit lead wire 1 set/unit
circuit breaker and cubicle connection
diagram
Measurement of wear
Wipe gauge 1 set/unit
of VI electrode

Table 4 Special accessories

Item Q'ty Application Remarks
Draw-out unit As request For cubicle and metalclud

Silicon rectifier As request For Ac power operation

Capacitor tripping device As request FOR Ac tripping power

For measurement vacuum

Vacuum checker As request
degree of VI

4. Unloading and preparation for operation

4-1 Unloading
Use crane or fork lift, operate it slowly nit to give any shock to the vacuum
circuit braker.

4-2 Unpacking
It Is recommended unpack the vacuum circuit breaker earlier when it is arrived.
Be careful, not to damage the vacuum circuit breaker especially insulating, vac-
 uum interrupters, main circuit connectors and front panel.

4-3 Transportation
L i f t t h e v a c u u m c i r c u i t b r e a k e r by a w i r e l o o p i f n e c e s s a r y .
Don't hold upper conductor 4-3 and lower conductor 4-4 move the vacuum
circuit breaker.

4-4 Checking after unpacking

Check the following and report to VITZRO Tech. or representing organization
when any defect is found.
(1) Quantity, Type, Ratings and etc.
(2) Damages such as bends, cut and serious scratches.
(3) Loss or loose fitting of bolts and nuts.
(4) Quantity and Type of accessories and spare parts if any.

4-5 Storage
It is recommended to put the vacuum circuit breaker into operation as soon as
possible after unpacking.
However, if storage is un-avoidable, the followings shall be observed.
(1) Store unpacked.
(2) Store indoor on flat floor, in clean and dry atmosphere without corrosive gas,
water and dust (especially cement dust).
(3) Cover with plastic sheet to protect dust, dirt, small animals, insects
(especially spiders) from invasion.
(4) Open vacuum circuit breaker and release closing spring.

4-6 Inspection during storage

If longer storage is un-avoidable, check the followings yearly.
(1) Rust, if any remove it.

(2) Dust, dirt and spider web on surface of insulating material, if any clean with
dry clean cloth.
(3) Loss or loose fitting of bolts and damages.

4-7 Installation
(1) Confirm the vacuum circuit breaker is open and closing spring is discharged
with respective mechanical indicator.
(2) Check the vacuum circuit breaker following to the previous Item 4-6.

4-8 Inspection and procedure before operation

 (1) Measure insulation resistance by 1000V and 500V megger.
The following figure shall be observed.
Phase to phase of main circuit ; 500MΩ
Main circuit to earth ; 500MΩ
Control circuit to earth ; 2MΩ
(2) Check smooth operation of vacuum circuit breaker in-out to and from the
Cubicle, and interlocking mechanism.
(3) Check vacuum circuit breaker operation manually first.
Place the vacuum circuit breaker at isolated position, and charge closing
spring with manual charging handle and close vacuum circuit breaker
with manual closing button after charge the spring fully.
Open the vacuum circuit breaker with manual trip button and operate the
vacuum circuit breaker few times successively.
After confirming no abnormality, operate the vacuum circuit breaker electric-
ally few times again.
(4) Be cautions not to leave any tools and material at the vacuum circuit
breaker.

5. Maintenance and Inspection

Basic interval of inspections is entered in Table as practical interval is to be

decided by the location, frequency of operation etc.
It is recommended accordingly to inspect all items after one year operation and
settle the interval the result.
Vacuum circuit breaker shall be replaced when the number of operation is
reached at 10,000 times.

5-1 Cautions at inspection

The following items shall be observed for inspection.
(1) Keep off dangerous zone of the vacuum circuit breaker when inspect alive.
(2) All inspection that except patrol inspection should be made with the power
source turned off.
(3) Don't drop tools or other materials while working.
(4) Use a clean cloth or apply alcohol if necessary to take off oil or other con-
tamination.
Don't apply solvent containing chlorine(for example, trichloride).
 (5) After the inspection
a) Don't leave any tools and materials.
b) Don't forget tighten the bolts and nuts loosened at work.

5-2 Patrol inspection

It is recommended to inspect the alive vacuum circuit breaker visually keeping
off dangerous zone on each patrol.
If any abnormality is found, stop operation immediately and investigate the
vacuum circuit breaker.
No. Item Contents
Condensation, ingress of dust, rain.
1 General
Abnormal sound, smell and color.
2 ON/OFF indicator Normal or not
Charge-Discharge
3 Normal or not
indicator
Replace vacuum
4 Operation counter Check No. of operation circuit breaker, if
the No. is 10,000
or more.

5-3. Periodical inspection

It is recommended to carry out periodical inspection on the vacuum circuit
breaker each 3 years basically.
However, the practical interval is to be decided by location, frequency of
operation and etc.
 Classifi- Basic
No. Items Contents
cation Period

Record No. of operation.

Circuit
Clean dust, dirt, moisture with dry clean Once every
1 breaker General
cloth. three years
general
Check breakdown or damage.

Clean VI with dry clean cloth. Once every

Vacuum
The detail is shown in Fig.17 three years
interrupter
Insulating
Clean dust, dirt, moisture with dry Once every
2 Pole unit
clean cloth. three years
The detail is shown in Fig.17
Check lose fitting of bolts and nuts. Once every
Main circuit
three years
conductor

Clean all parts, check loose fitting of

operating bolts and nuts. Once every
3 General
mechanism Check loss or damage of retaining ring three years
and etc.

Control Check rust or loosening of connection at Once every

4 General
device terminal. three years

Operate manual and electrically few

times each, and check operation of all
Operation ON/OFF Once every
5 parts.
test operation three years
Check ON/OFF and charge-discharge
indicator.

Measure insulation resistance with

Main 1000V megger.
circuit If below 500MΩ for phase to phase and
phase to earth, clean the surface of VI
Insulation Once every
6
resistance three years
and insulation frame with dry clean cloth.
Measure insulation resistance of control
Control
circuit to earth with 500V megger.
circuit
If below 2M, check rust or loosening of
connection at terminal.

5-4. Detail inspection

Inspect the following items in addition to the items in 5-3 periodical inspection.
 Classifi- Basic
No. items Contents
cation Period

Replace Vacuum interrupter when the Once every

Contact wear of
specific wipe gauge is not able to six years
vacuum inter-
insert, to the gap specified. or 5,000
rupter
Refer to the Fig.16 operations
1 Pole unit

Vacuum Use vacuum checker or apply AC22kV

Once every
degree for 1 minute across the contact.
six years
No frashover : good

Dimensions Check gap between tripping coil and

Once every
trip hook and other gaps to the
six years
Fig.18
Operating
2 Springs Once every
mechanism Check continuity and loose terminal.
six years
Coils Once every
Check continuity and loose terminal
six years
Confirm no abnormality with manual Once every
Operating
operation and test with electrical six years
Operation characteristics
3 operation.
test
See the criteria below and if exceed
the limit, investigate the cause.

Item Criteria
MIN. operation voltage Less than 85%
Spring charge
Charging time Less than 10sec
MIN. operation voltage Less than 75%
Closing operation
Charging time Less than 60ms
MIN. operation voltage Less than 60%
Opening operation
Opening time Less than 50ms

5-5 Special inspection

This test shall be carried out before detail test 5-4 when No. of current interru-
ption of vacuum interrupter is reached to the following figure.
 No. of interruption Items

Fault current about 20 times. Check vacuum degree

Load current about 5000 times.
(Lagging small current inclusive)

Clean accessible insulation surfaces

on the vacuum interrupter 4-1 and
insulation frame 4-2, using dry cloth.