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Vmax Indoor Vacuum Circuit-Breakers

The document describes the Vmax indoor vacuum circuit breaker from ABB. It is available in both IEC and ANSI versions for primary distribution from 12-17.5kV and 630-1250A. It has a compact design and can be fixed or withdrawable for use in ABB switchgear. The document provides details on features like vacuum interruption, mechanical operation, accessories, and applications for power distribution and control. Compared to the VD4 breaker, Vmax cannot include a transient contact or motorized truck.

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Vmax Indoor Vacuum Circuit-Breakers

The document describes the Vmax indoor vacuum circuit breaker from ABB. It is available in both IEC and ANSI versions for primary distribution from 12-17.5kV and 630-1250A. It has a compact design and can be fixed or withdrawable for use in ABB switchgear. The document provides details on features like vacuum interruption, mechanical operation, accessories, and applications for power distribution and control. Compared to the VD4 breaker, Vmax cannot include a transient contact or motorized truck.

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December, 2010

Vmax – Indoor vacuum circuit-breakers


for Primary Distribution
Product presentation

1VCP000181 – Rev. D, en – Presentation – 2010.12


© ABB Group
October 28, 2023 | Slide 1
Vmax
Available 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)

© ABB Group
October 28, 2023 | Slide 2
Vmax
Available 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)

© ABB Group
October 28, 2023 | Slide 3
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
Vmax
Overview
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
Vmax
Overview
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
Vmax
Features
 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
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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