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Continuity
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VD4
Classic and New
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Contents

 Introduction / General

 Low/mid duty – high duty

 Ratings / Standard

 Design / Dimensions

 Operating mechanism

 Maintenance
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 Accessories / Standard and on request

 Other / Special

 Marketing tools
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Introduction / General

 The product name VD4 does not change

 VD4 as a brand-name for a high quality VCB is well-accepted
 The actual VD4 name is now defined to “classic VD4”

 Availability of “new VD4”

 Production started in February 2003
 Market introduction almost completed according to marketing plan
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 “One CB factory: The advantage of EoS in VCBs

 DECMS: Excellence in vacuum, casting and embedding technology
 ITNIE: Excellence in AT & Logistics and production engineering
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Introduction / General

 An innovative concept for the maintenance

 new VD4 has an actuator with a plug-in snapping-unit
 just replacing the snapping-unit the c.breaker is basically a new c.breaker
 new VD4 is the first MV circuit-breaker offering this feature
 removal and mounting of the snapping-unit requires only 20 min.
 the replacement operation is more reliable then any maintenance
 operating life of the snapping unit up to 31.5 kA 17.5 kV (25 kA 24 kV) :
 today: 10,000 operations already certified

 today: 20,000 operations satisfactory carried-out

 within 4Q 2003: 30,000 operations

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Medium Voltage
Products Low/mid duty – high duty

new VD4 classic VD4

12kV > 2500A ...31.5kA

12kV 1250...4000A 40...63kA

12kV ...2500A ...31.5kA
17.5kV > 2500A ...31.5kA
17.5kV ...2500A ...31.5kA
VD4 17.5kV 1250...4000A 40kA
24kV ...2500A ...25kA
36kV ...3150A ...40kA
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40.5kV ...3150A ...31.5kA

low/mid duty high duty

and ANSI ratings for ADVAC
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Ratings / Standard

 new VD4 vacuum circuit breaker :

 only embedded poles

 fixed and withdrawable versions

 compliance to IEC 62271-100 (2001-05) STDs

 low/mid duty:

 12 kV, ... 2500 A, ... 31.5 kA

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 17,5 kV, ... 2500 A, ... 31.5 kA

 24 kV, ... 2500 A, ... 25 kA

( up to 40/50 kA within 4Q 2003 )

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Design / View

classic VD4
e.g.
VD4 1212-25
p=150mm

new VD4
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e.g.
VD4 12.12.25
p=150mm
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Design / Dimensions

Design Classic New Remark

common look & feel
No Yes geometry and colour of front plate
according to PTMV strategy
alignment of ON/OFF
vertical horizontal different positions
push buttons
operating cycle counter,
position indicator, charging yes yes different positions
condition indicator
servicing of manual spring
external lever built-in lever different position
charging

Dimensions Classic New Remark

e.g.
1212-25
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P=150mm
450 450
available versions of
570 570
fixed construction
610 *)
concerning housing
700 700
width a [mm]
750 **)

(*) 610 mm standardized with 570 mm (no changes in the pole distance)
(**) 750 mm standardized with 700 mm (no changes in the pole distance)
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Design / Dimensions

Different position of ON / OFF buttons

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Classic VD4 New VD4

fixed version fixed version
1212-25, P150 1212-25, P=150
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Design / Dimension of front plate
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New VD4
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Design / External dimensions

Classic VD4

fixed version

P1 P2
P4 P5

12 kV, ... 1250 A, ... 31.5 kA 12 kV, 1600-2500 A, ... 40 kA

17.5 kV, ... 1250 A, ... 31.5 kA 17.5 kV, 1600-2500 A, ... 31.5 kA

p H a b c d e p H a b c d e
mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm
150 205 450 424 433 217.5 475 210 310 610 424 433 237.5 599 2)
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210 205 570 424 433 217.5 475 275 310 750 424 433 237.5 599 2)

24 kV, ... 1250 A, ... 25,kA 24,kV, 1600-2500 A, ... 25,kA

p H a b c d e p H a b c d e
mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm
210 310 570 424 433 282.5 6311) 275 310 750 424 433 282.5 642 2)
275 310 700 424 433 282.5 6311)
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1) measuring point pole part

2) pole with heat-sink 616 mm
3) pole with heat-sink 661 mm
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Design / External dimensions

New VD4

fixed version

P1 P2
P4 P5

12 kV, ... 1250 A, ... 31.5 kA 12 kV, 1600-2500 A, ... 31,5 kA

17.5 kV, ... 1250 A, ... 31.5 kA 17.5 kV, 1600-2500 A, ... 31.5 kA

p H a b c d e p H a b c d e
mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm
150 205 450 424 433 217.5 475 (A) 210 310 570 424 433 237.5 599 2) (B)
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210 205 570 424 433 217.5 475 (B) 275 310 700 424 433 237.5 599 2) (C)

24 kV, ... 1250 A, ... 25,kA 24,kV, 1600-2500 A, ... 25,kA

p H a b c d e p H a b c d e
mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm
210 310 570 424 433 282.5 631 1) (B) 275 310 700 424 433 282.5 642 3)
275 310 700 424 433 282.5 631 1) (C)

1) measuring point pole part (A) fully interchangeability with classic VD4 by fixing points 345 x 400
2) pole with heat-sink 616 mm (B) fully interchangeability with classic VD4 by fixing points 345 x 520
3) pole with heat-sink 661 mm (C) fully interchangeability with classic VD4 by fixing points 345 x 650
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Dimension / Design

Withdrawable circuit breaker (available for the time being)

Panel / Frame Rating Classic New p

ZS1, PowerBloc, 12 / 17,5 / 24 kV ... 1250 A Yes Yes (1) 12 / 17,5 kV: 150, 210 mm
Mounting frame 31,5 / 31,5 / 25 kA 1600 ... 2500 A Yes Yes (1) 24 kV: 210, 275 mm

12 / 17,5 / 24 kV ... 1250 A Yes Yes 12 / 17,5 kV: 150, 210 mm

UniGear type ZS1
31,5 / 31,5 / 25 kA 1600 ... 2500 A Yes Yes 24 kV: 210, 275 mm

ZS8.4 with and

12 / 17,5 / 24 kV
without tee-off ... 1250 A Yes Yes (2)
25 / 20 / 25 kA
partioning
12 / 17,5 / 24 kV 12/17,5 kV:150, 210, 275mm
CBE - CBF 1250 …2500 A (3) Yes (1)
31,5 / 31,5 / 25 kA 24 kV:210, 275 mm
12 / 17,5 / 24 kV 12/17,5 kV:150, 210, 275mm
PowerBox 1250 …2500 A (3) Yes
31,5 / 31,5 / 25 kA 24 kV:210, 275 mm
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(1) OK at 12 -17.5 kV; Under development at 24 kV with distance between terminals 380 mm
(2) Under development
(3) Yes with assembled pole; NO with embedded poles
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Operating mechanism (type EL / new VD4)

A Open/closed auxiliary contacts

B Auxiliary circuits terminal box
C Charged/discharged closing
springs mechanical indicator
D Closing push button
E Opening push button
B
O F Auxiliary releases (opening /
closing / undervoltage)
G Electrical accessories plug-
E D F
G
socket connectors
H Closing spring motor geared
A I Circuit-breaker open/closed
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L C mechanical indicator
I L Built-in closing spring charging
lever
N
M M Mechanical operation counter
H
N Opening spring
O Damper (opening)
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Operating mechanism / Characteristics
Mechanism Classic New Remark

plug-in actuator module No Yes

spring charging lever external lever built-in lever manual operated

closing spring spiral spring helicoidal spring

spring recharging time 10 - 15 s 4-5s by motor

opening time ~ 45 ms ~ 45 ms

arcing time ~ 15 ms ~ 15 ms

total breaking time ~ 60 ms ~ 60 ms

closing time ~ 60 ms ~ 60 ms
by electromechanical mechanical built-in
antipumping function
release function
suitable for auto-reclosing
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operating sequence O-0.3s-CO-3min-CO O-0.3s-CO-15s-CO (*)

cycle
overcurrent release Y7 under
auxiliary accessories full range full range
development on new VD4 (**)
not suitable for suitable for continuous
ON / OFF tripping releases
continuous service service
plug-in ON / OFF/ UVR
No Yes UVR = undervoltage release
tripping releases and motor
(*) all new VD4 are Pehla certified O-0.3s-CO-3min-CO; VD4 17.20.32 and VD4 24.06.16 are
already certified O-0.3s-CO-15s-CO (it is on going the activity for the certification of all new VD4
with the operation sequence O-0.3s-CO-15s-CO)
(**) alternative solution with PR 521 and – MO3 already available
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Maintenance
Maintenance Classic New Remark

typical life-expectancy 30,000 cycles 1) 30,000 cycles 1)

operating life of vacuum
interrupters
operating life of actuator
interval of inspection
maintenance of actuator and
transmission system
depending on the
up to 30,000 operations up to 30,000 operations
vacuum interrupter type
up to 30,000 operations up to 30,000 operations
New VD4 is M2 class
with maintenance with maintenance 2)
4 years or after 5,000 4 years or after 5,000
operating cycles operating cycles
replacement of the
after 10,000 or 20,000 after 10,000 operations
actuator unit is easier
operations replacement 3) replacement 3) of the
and faster respect to the
of single actuator actuator unit 5)
replacement of single
components 4)
components

1) cycles under normal operating conditions, depending on breaker type, given regularly and conscientiously
performed maintenance
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2) replacement may be carried out only by ABB personnel or trained and qualified customer personnel
3) M2 class means 10,000 operations without maintenance; the activity is on going for 30,000 operations without
maintenance; 30,000 operations without maintenance will be available within 4Q 2003
4) replacement after 10,000 operations (depending on circuit breaker type) : blocking lever, half shaft, crank;
replacement after 20,000 operations (depending on circuit breaker type) : latch, complete supporting crank, spring,
shaft, cam disk, return rotation blocking
5) replacement after 10,000 operations: actuator unit (snapping unit only; see next slide; snapping unit for 30,000
operations without maintenance will be available within 4Q 2003)
replacement after 15,000 operations: shock absorber (the damper “shock absorber” for 30,000 operations will be
available within 4Q 2003)
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Maintenance / Mechanical actuator

New VD4 – actuator unit replacement: removal sequence 1)

1 Fixing screws 2 Fixing screws 3 Fixing screws 4 Fixing

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5 Bearings 6 Kinematic 7 Same operations

linkage in reverse order
for mounting
1) removal and mounting require approx. 20 min; the replacement is easier and
faster respect to the replacement of single components in the classic c.breaker
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Accessories / Standard

Classic New Remark

mech. ON/OFF push buttons Yes Yes fixed & draw-out
mech. position indicator Yes Yes „
charging position indicator Yes Yes „
operating cycle counter Yes Yes „
spring charging lever separate built-in „
shunt release OFF Yes (-Y2) 1) Yes(-MO1) on request „
aux. contact for fault annunciation Yes (-S7) Yes, on request „
switch for annunciation purpose Yes (-S4, 5-pole) Yes (2 x 5-pole) „
auxiliary terminal board / connection No / plug type No / plug type „
Yes (mechanical, function
anti-pumping function Yes (K0) „
built-in in the actuator)
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external control wiring and plug Yes Yes draw-out

locking magnet on the truck 3) Yes (-Y0) on request Yes (-RL2) 2) „
Withdr. truck / racking lever / contact arms Yes / Yes / Yes Yes / Yes / Yes „

1) shunt releases are fundamentally wired with rectifiers (function as free-wheeling diodes if DC-supply)
in order to obtain anti-pumping function; shunt releases are not mandatory with „new VD4“ in order to
have anti-pumping function
2) mandatory for UniGear type ZS1, UniSafe, PowerBox; inclusive mechanical interlock (striker pin)
if rated current is different from the panel
3) prevents the CB being racked into the panel with plug not inserted in the socket or no aux. Voltage;
not available for motorized truck version
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Accessories / On request

Classic New Remark

locking magnet on the mechanism Yes (-Y1+S2) Yes (-RL1) fixed & draw-out

shunt release ON Yes (-Y3) Yes (-MC) „

shunt release OFF standard Yes (-M01) „

second shunt release OFF Yes (-Y9) Yes (-M02) „

already available
Yes (-MO3) under
indirect overcurrent release Yes (-Y7) PR521 and specific
development
–MO3
undervoltage release / signal contact Yes (-Y4) / No Yes (-MU) / Yes „
undervoltage release mech. override Yes Yes „

additional switch for annunciation purpose Yes (-S3, 5-pole) Yes (1 x 5-pole) 1) „
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spring charging motor Yes (-M0) Yes (-MS) „

auxiliary switch for the charging motor Yes (-S1) Yes (-BS1) „

electronic time delay device (externally) Yes Yes „

signal contact spring charged / discharged
Yes (-S1) (2-pole) Yes (-BS2) (1-pole) „
(available for customer)

1) available free contacts depend on maximum of the requested applications

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Accessories / Technical data
Classic New
Power Power
AC+DC / AC+DC / Power
Power (continuous) / (continuous) /
instantaneous / instantaneous / (inrush) /
(inrush) min.signal min.signal
permanent permanent duration
duration duration
AC:110-220-240 V AC: 24..240 V
shunt release not allowed / 200 VA / W 5 VA / W
DC: 24..240 V 250 VA / W DC: 24..250 V
OFF 20 ms / approx. 100 ms / no limit
/ Yes / No / Yes / Yes

AC:110-220-240 V AC: 24..240 V

shunt release not allowed / 200 VA / W 5 VA / W
DC: 24..240 V ... 310 VA / W 1) DC: 24..250 V
ON 20 ms / approx. 100 ms / no limit
/ Yes / No / Yes / Yes 2)

AC:110-220-240 V AC: 24..240 V

under voltage 11 VA about 10 VA / W 200 VA / W 5 VA / W
DC: 24..240 V DC: 24..250 V
release 10 W / no limit / approx. 100 ms / no limit
/ No / Yes / No / Yes

indirect
overcurrent AC 2 - 15 VA --- AC 2 - 15 VA 3) ---
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release

locking AC:110-220-240 V AC: 24..240 V

about 10 VA/W 500 VA / W 5 VA / W
magnet DC: 24..240 V 10 VA / W DC: 24..250 V
/ no limit / approx. 150 ms / no limit
/ No / Yes ---

AC: 110-240 V 170 VA AC: 24..250 V

charging 500 VA / W 200 VA / W
DC: 24-240 V 800 VA / W 150 W DC: 24..250 V
motor / approx. 200 ms / 5-6 sec
/ Yes / No / 15 sec / Yes / No

1) depending on supply voltage

2) the permanently supplied release ON carries out the electrical anti-pumping function
3) development on going
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Others / Specials

Classic New Remark

new nameplate “Made by

made in ... Germany ABB in E.U.
ABB in E.U.”

delivery time (average) 4-6 4 target: 2 weeks (Q4 2003)

“ /P, /W, /C, … “ helps to

VD4 1212-31 identify the version relevant
(no difference on name VD4 12.12.32 (fixed)
naming (example) to ABB panel (e.g. /P for
plate concerning fixed and VD4/P 12.12.32 (withdr.)
withdrawable version) UniGear type ZS1 panel; /W
UniSafe; /C for CBE-CBF)
Y2 -M01
wiring diagram New: according to new IEC
Y0 -RL2
designations (e.g.) STDs
.… ....
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several figures are

electrical diagrams
housing fixing points
(fixed construction)
motor rack-in / rack-out
---- foreseen to cover classic fully interchangeable
VD4 electrical diagrams
new fixing points plus the
---- fully interchangeable
previous of classic VD4
up to 17.5 kV as well as
Yes Yes
classic VD4
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English / German / Italian / other language ( • under construction, • available, • available in “Inside ABB” )
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Industrial IT Classic VD4 New VD4 remark

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