MEDIUM-VOLTAGE SOLUTIONS

Vacuum Circuit Breaker Resources

Overview

Technical

Resources

Application notes
K=1.0 medium voltage circuit breakers – PA01301021E
K=1.0 medium voltage circuit breakers – PA01301021E
(PDF 890 KB, 02/28/2010)
Brochures
  1. 27kV switchgear components – BR01301007E
    27kV switchgear components – BR01301007E
    (PDF 2 MB, 10/31/2006)
  2. Medium voltage components linecard
    Medium voltage components linecard
    (PDF 627 KB, 01/31/2010)
  3. Motorized remote racking – PA02200004E
    This document discusses MR2 motorized remote racking for medium voltage metal-clad switchgear.
    (PDF 207 KB, 03/31/2017)
  4. OEM switchgear components products – BR01301006E
    OEM switchgear components products – BR01301006E
    (PDF 1 MB, 09/30/2003)
  5. Type VCP-WND narrow design medium voltage vacuum circuit breakers – PA01301003E
    Type VCP-WND narrow design medium voltage vacuum circuit breakers – PA01301003E
    (PDF 1 MB, 09/30/2003)
  6. VCP-WC 5-38 kV medium voltage circuit breakers with enhanced capability – SA01301001E
    VCP-WC 5-38 kV medium voltage circuit breakers with enhanced capability – SA01301001E
    (PDF 743 KB, 03/31/2019)
Cross references
NEMA and IEC schematic diagram comparisons – MZ081001EN
Comparison of NEMA and IEC schematic diagrams
(PDF 1 MB, 11/30/2013)
Installation instructions
  1. 5-15kV VCP-WG visual instruction booklet
    (PDF 75 MB, 01/31/2017)
  2. Dummy elements – IL1A30276D
    Dummy elements – IL1A30276D
    (PDF 189 KB, 05/31/2007)
  3. Kit 68C5010G41 wheel installation instructions – IL131019EN
    (PDF 788 KB, 03/31/2018)
  4. Test Cabinet for Cutler – Hammer
    Test Cabinet for Cutler – Hammer Type VCP-W Circuit Breakers
    (DOC 2 MB, 09/08/2021)
Manuals and user guides
  1. 25-63kA simple manual ground and test device instructions – IL131029EN
    25-63kA simple manual ground and test device instructions – IL131029EN
    (PDF 2 MB, 07/31/2016)
  2. 25HZ outdoor breakers instruction booklet – IB131005EN
    25HZ outdoor breakers instruction booklet – IB131005EN
    (PDF 4 MB, 10/31/2014)
  3. 27kV SMG&TD instruction booklet – IL131015EN
    27kV SMG&TD instruction booklet – IL131015EN
    (PDF 563 KB, 12/31/2010)
  4. 5-15kV SMG&TD bail type instuction booklet – IB66A5202H01
    5-15kV SMG&TD bail type instuction booklet – IB66A5202H01
    (PDF 2 MB, 06/30/2014)
  5. 5-15kV SMG&TD ball type instuction booklet – IB66A5205H01
    5-15kV SMG&TD ball type instuction booklet – IB66A5205H01
    (PDF 2 MB, 06/30/2014)
  6. 5-15kV visual instruction booklet – 150VCP-W_25KA_1200A
    5-15kV visual instruction booklet – 150VCP-W_25KA_1200A
    (PDF 75 MB, 01/31/2017)
  7. 5/15kV, 27kV VCP-W instruction booklet – IB131006EN
    Instructions for installation operation and maintenance of type VCP-W vacuum circuit breakers
    (PDF 5 MB, 07/30/2021)
  8. Complex manual ground and test device – IL131033EN
    (PDF 2 MB, 10/27/2021)
  9. Fixed vacuum circuit breakers, VCP-WR instruction booklet – IB131010EN
    Fixed vacuum circuit breakers, VCP-WR instruction booklet – IB131010EN
    (PDF 4 MB, 01/31/2015)
  10. Legacy (prior to 2010) complex manual ground and test device – IL3778A74B
    (PDF 150 KB, 11/30/1997)
  11. Simple Electrical ground and test device lower terminals – IB131008EN
    Simple Electrical ground and test device lower terminals – IB131008EN
    (PDF 10 MB, 05/31/2015)
  12. Simple Electrical ground and test device lower terminals without interlocks – IB131018EN
    Simple Electrical ground and test device lower terminals without interlocks – IB131018EN
    (PDF 7 MB, 01/31/2017)
  13. Simple Electrical ground and test device upper terminals – IB131007EN
    Simple Electrical ground and test device upper terminals – IB131007EN
    (PDF 10 MB, 05/31/2015)
  14. VCP-WXC 15kV Xtra capability medium voltage vacuum circuit breaker for power plant applications – PA131001EN
    VCP-WXC 15kV Xtra capability medium voltage vacuum circuit breaker for power plant applications – PA131001EN
    (PDF 290 KB, 04/30/2013)
Product specification guides
Circuit breakers – MV vacuum guide spec
This is a CSI formatted construction guide specification for medium voltage vacuum circuit breakers Circuit breakers – MV vacuum.
(DOCX 287 KB, 03/17/2017)
Technical data sheets
(K=1) 5 kV, 8.25 kV, and 15 kV vacuum circuit breaker renewal parts – PL01301011E
(K=1) 5 kV, 8.25 kV, and 15 kV vacuum circuit breaker renewal parts – PL01301011E
(PDF 855 KB, 12/31/2016)
White papers
  1. Generator circuit breakers have special requirements for generator protection
    Generator circuit breakers have special requirements for generator protection
    (PDF 374 KB, 05/31/2013)
  2. Intelligent medium voltage circuit breakers with integral protective relays – AD01301001E
    Intelligent medium voltage circuit breakers with integral protective relays – AD01301001E
    (PDF 953 KB, 06/30/2005)
  3. Medium voltage electro-mechanical linear actuator breaker – AD01301002E
    Medium voltage electro-mechanical linear actuator breaker – AD01301002E
    (PDF 339 KB, 05/31/2005)
  4. Replacement of hydro plant generator oil circuit breakers with modern vacuum technology
    (PDF 395 KB, 09/28/2012)
  5. The ABCs of small hydro upgrade and automation
    This paper provides a tutorial on upgrading and automating small hydroelectric generating plants.
    (PDF 815 KB, 06/30/2011)