Outdoor Vacuum Circuit Breaker

This circuit breaker is used for control and protection of up to 40.5kV power systems.
It uses vacuum insulation, as a self-energy arc suppression principle and a reliable spring operating mechanism, which provides the breaker with high breaking capacity, low operating power and high reliability.
The circuit breaker is available in three-phase designs, following IEC 62271-100 Standard.

Designed as per IEC 62271-100
1. Vacuum interruption
2. Sealed for life poles
3. Porcelain clad construction of lower Pole part is suitable for outdoor substation ensures protection from hazardous conditions
4. Long electrical life with proven vacuum interrupters that utilize the excellent arc quenching and insulating properties of type tested vacuum technology
5. Suitable for auto-closure duty cycle
6. Simple and reliable spring mechanism minimizes operating energy and ensures longer mechanical life
7. Simple installation structure mounted with option of further extension
8. The complete breaker can be shipped as one unit with minimal adjustments to be made on site. As an option the breaker can be shipped in knocked- down kits which can be easily assembled at site
9. Simple design - minimizes spare parts
10. A robust steel angle structure is used for mounting the breaker which can be extended for mounting current transformers depending on customer requirements.

Technical Data
S/N Item Unit Parameter
1 Rated voltage kV 40.5
2 Rated current A 630, 1250, 1600,2000
3 Rated short-circuit breaking current kA 20 25 31.5
4 Rated short-circuit making current <peak) 50 63 63
5 Rated short-time withstand current 20 25 31.5
6 Rated peak withstand current 50 63 80
7 Rated short circuit duration s 4
8 Rated.Insulation Level for 1 min P.F. withstand voltage kV 95
Rated.Insulation Level for lightning impulse withstand voltage 185
9 Rated operating sequence 0-0.3s-C0-180s-CO
10 Breaking times of rated short-circuit breaking current time 30


Mechanical Data
No. Item Unit Data
1 Open Distance of Contact Mm 20±2
2 Contacting travel of Contact 3±1
3 Avg. closing speed m/s 0.8±0.3
4 Avg. opening speed 1.8±0.3
5 Closing time ms 40~100
6 Opening time 20~60
7 Closing/ Opening time ≤65
8 Three phase opening asynchronism ≤2
9 Three phase closing asynchronism ≤2
10 Bounce time of contact closing ≤5
11 Circuit resistance of each phase μΩ ≤60
12 Contact self-closing pressure N 180±50
13 Centre distance between phase mm± 700±5