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Classic and NewVD4

Innovation within Continuity

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ContentsClassic

andNew VD4

Introduction / General

Low/mid duty – high duty

Ratings / Standard

Design / Dimensions

Operating mechanism

Maintenance

Accessories / Standard and on request

Other / Special

Marketing tools

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Introduction / GeneralClassic

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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

“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 / GeneralClassic

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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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12kV ...2500A ...31.5kA

17.5kV ...2500A ...31.5kA

24kV ...2500A ...25kA

Low/mid duty – high dutyMedium Voltage

Products

12kV > 2500A ...31.5kA

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

17.5kV > 2500A ...31.5kA

17.5kV 1250...4000A 40kA

36kV ...3150A ...40kA

40.5kV ...3150A ...31.5kA

new VD4 classic VD4

low/mid duty high duty

and ANSI ratings for ADVAC

VD4

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Ratings / StandardClassic

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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

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 / ViewClassic

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classic VD4e.g.

VD4 1212-25p=150mm

new VD4e.g.

VD4 12.12.25p=150mm

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Design / DimensionsClassic

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Design Classic New Remark

common look & feelaccording to PTMV strategy No Yes geometry and colour of front plate

alignment of ON/OFFpush buttons vertical horizontal different positions

operating cycle counter, position indicator, charging condition indicator

yes yes different positions

servicing of manual spring charging external lever built-in lever different position

Dimensions Classic New Remark

available versions offixed constructionconcerning housingwidth a [mm]

450 570610 700750

450570*)

700**)

e.g. 1212-25P=150mm

(*) 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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Classic VD4fixed version

1212-25, P150

New VD4fixed version

1212-25, P=150

Different position of ON / OFF buttons

Design / Dimensions

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Classicand

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New VD4

Design / Dimension of front plate

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12 kV, ... 1250 A, ... 31.5 kA 17.5 kV, ... 1250 A, ... 31.5 kA p H a b c d e

mm mm mm mm mm mm mm150 205 450 424 433 217.5 475210 205 570 424 433 217.5 475

24 kV, ... 1250 A, ... 25,kA

p H a b c d emm mm mm mm mm mm mm

210 310 570 424 433 282.5 6311)

275 310 700 424 433 282.5 6311)

12 kV, 1600-2500 A, ... 40 kA17.5 kV,1600-2500 A, ... 31.5 kA

p H a b c d emm mm mm mm mm mm mm210 310 610 424 433 237.5 599 2)

275 310 750 424 433 237.5 599 2)

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

p H a b c d emm mm mm mm mm mm mm275 310 750 424 433 282.5 642 2)

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Design / External dimensionsClassic

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Classic VD4

fixed version

P1P4

P2P5

1) measuring point pole part2) pole with heat-sink 616 mm 3) pole with heat-sink 661 mm

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12 kV, ... 1250 A, ... 31.5 kA 17.5 kV, ... 1250 A, ... 31.5 kA

p H a b c d emm mm mm mm mm mm mm150 205 450 424 433 217.5 475 (A)210 205 570 424 433 217.5 475 (B)

24 kV, ... 1250 A, ... 25,kA

p H a b c d emm mm mm mm mm mm mm210 310 570 424 433 282.5 631 1) (B)275 310 700 424 433 282.5 631 1) (C)

12 kV, 1600-2500 A, ... 31,5 kA17.5 kV, 1600-2500 A, ... 31.5 kA

p H a b c d emm mm mm mm mm mm mm210 310 570 424 433 237.5 599 2) (B)275 310 700 424 433 237.5 599 2) (C)

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

p H a b c d emm mm mm mm mm mm mm

275 310 700 424 433 282.5 642 3)

New VD4

fixed version

Design / External dimensionsClassic

andNew VD4

P1P4

P2P5

1) measuring point pole part2) pole with heat-sink 616 mm 3) pole with heat-sink 661 mm

(A) fully interchangeability with classic VD4 by fixing points 345 x 400

(B) fully interchangeability with classic VD4 by fixing points 345 x 520

(C) fully interchangeability with classic VD4 by fixing points 345 x 650

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Dimension / DesignClassic

andNew VD4

Withdrawable circuit breaker (available for the time being)

Panel / Frame Rating Classic New p

ZS1, PowerBloc, Mounting frame

12 / 17,5 / 24 kV31,5 / 31,5 / 25 kA

... 1250 A Yes Yes (1) 12 / 17,5 kV: 150, 210 mm 24 kV: 210, 275 mm1600 ... 2500 A Yes Yes (1)

UniGear type ZS1 12 / 17,5 / 24 kV31,5 / 31,5 / 25 kA

... 1250 A Yes Yes 12 / 17,5 kV: 150, 210 mm 24 kV: 210, 275 mm1600 ... 2500 A Yes Yes

ZS8.4 with and without tee-off partioning

12 / 17,5 / 24 kV 25 / 20 / 25 kA ... 1250 A Yes Yes (2)

CBE - CBF 12 / 17,5 / 24 kV31,5 / 31,5 / 25 kA 1250 …2500 A (3) Yes (1) 12/17,5 kV:150, 210, 275mm

24 kV:210, 275 mm

PowerBox 12 / 17,5 / 24 kV31,5 / 31,5 / 25 kA 1250 …2500 A (3) Yes 12/17,5 kV:150, 210, 275mm

24 kV:210, 275 mm

(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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AOpen/closed auxiliary contacts

BAuxiliary circuits terminal box

CCharged/discharged closing

springs mechanical indicator

DClosing push button

EOpening push button

FAuxiliary releases (opening /

closing / undervoltage)

GElectrical accessories plug-

socket connectors

HClosing spring motor geared

ICircuit-breaker open/closed

mechanical indicator

LBuilt-in closing spring charging

lever

MMechanical operation counter

N Opening spring

O Damper (opening)

Operating mechanism (type EL / new VD4)Classic

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Operating mechanism / CharacteristicsClassic

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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 - 5 s 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

antipumping function by electromechanical release

mechanical built-in function

operating sequence O-0.3s-CO-3min-CO O-0.3s-CO-15s-CO (*) suitable for auto-reclosing cycle

auxiliary accessories full range full range overcurrent release Y7 under development on new VD4 (**)

ON / OFF tripping releases not suitable for continuous service

suitable for continuous service

plug-in ON / OFF/ UVR tripping releases and motor No Yes UVR = undervoltage release

(*) 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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MaintenanceClassic

andNew VD4

1) cycles under normal operating conditions, depending on breaker type, given regularly and conscientiously performed maintenance

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)

Maintenance Classic New Remark

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

operating life of vacuum interrupters up to 30,000 operations up to 30,000 operations depending on the

vacuum interrupter type

operating life of actuator up to 30,000 operations with maintenance

up to 30,000 operations with maintenance 2) New VD4 is M2 class

interval of inspection 4 years or after 5,000 operating cycles

4 years or after 5,000 operating cycles

maintenance of actuator and transmission system

after 10,000 or 20,000 operations replacement 3)

of single actuator components 4)

after 10,000 operations replacement 3) of the

actuator unit 5)

replacement of the actuator unit is easier and faster respect to the replacement of single components

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New VD4 – actuator unit replacement: removal sequence 1)

7 Same operations in reverse order for mounting

6 Kinematiclinkage

5 Bearings

4 Fixing3 Fixing screws2 Fixing screws1 Fixing screws

Maintenance / Mechanical actuatorClassic

andNew VD4

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 / StandardClassic

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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 „

anti-pumping function Yes (K0) Yes (mechanical, function built-in in the actuator) „

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 requestClassic

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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) „

indirect overcurrent release Yes (-Y7) Yes (-MO3) under development

already available PR521 and specific

–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) „

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 (available for customer) Yes (-S1) (2-pole) Yes (-BS2) (1-pole) „

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

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Accessories / Technical dataClassic

andNew VD4

Classic New

AC+DC / instantaneous /

permanent

Power(inrush)

Power (continuous) /

min.signal duration

AC+DC / instantaneous /

permanent

Power(inrush) / duration

Power (continuous) /

min.signal duration

shunt releaseOFF

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

/ Yes / No250 VA / W not allowed /

20 ms

AC: 24..240 VDC: 24..250 V

/ Yes / Yes

200 VA / W/ approx. 100 ms

5 VA / W/ no limit

shunt releaseON

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

/ Yes / No... 310 VA / W 1) not allowed /

20 ms

AC: 24..240 VDC: 24..250 V / Yes / Yes 2)

200 VA / W / approx. 100 ms

5 VA / W/ no limit

under voltagerelease

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

/ No / Yes

11 VA10 W

about 10 VA / W / no limit

AC: 24..240 VDC: 24..250 V

/ No / Yes

200 VA / W/ approx. 100 ms

5 VA / W/ no limit

indirectovercurrentrelease

AC 2 - 15 VA --- AC 2 - 15 VA 3) ---

lockingmagnet

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

/ No / Yes10 VA / W about 10 VA/W

/ no limit

AC: 24..240 VDC: 24..250 V

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500 VA / W/ approx. 150 ms

5 VA / W/ no limit

charging motor

AC: 110-240 VDC: 24-240 V

/ Yes / No800 VA / W

170 VA150 W / 15 sec

AC: 24..250 VDC: 24..250 V

/ Yes / No

500 VA / W/ approx. 200 ms

200 VA / W/ 5-6 sec

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 / SpecialsClassic

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Classic New Remark

made in ... Germany ABB in E.U. new nameplate “Made by ABB in E.U.”

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

naming (example)

VD4 1212-31(no difference on name plate concerning fixed

and withdrawable version)

VD4 12.12.32 (fixed)VD4/P 12.12.32 (withdr.)

“ /P, /W, /C, … “ helps to identify the version relevant to ABB panel (e.g. /P for UniGear type ZS1 panel; /W UniSafe; /C for CBE-CBF)

wiring diagram designations (e.g.)

Y2Y0.…

-M01-RL2....

New: according to new IEC STDs

electrical diagrams ----several figures are

foreseen to cover classic VD4 electrical diagrams

fully interchangeable

housing fixing points (fixed construction) ---- new fixing points plus the

previous of classic VD4 fully interchangeable

motor rack-in / rack-out Yes Yes up to 17.5 kV as well as classic VD4

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Marketing toolsClassic

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Information Material Classic VD4 New VD4 remark

poster • / • / - / - • / • / • / •

slides • / • / - / - • / • / • / •

brochure • / • / • / • • / • / • / •

catalogue - / - / - / - • / • / • / •

instruction Manual • / • / • / • • / • / • / •

English / German / Italian / other language ( • under construction, • available, • available in “Inside ABB” )

Industrial IT Classic VD4 New VD4 remark

certification • •

A global leaderin power and automation technologies

that enable utility and industry customersto improve their performance

while lowering environmental impact