Magnetically Actuated MV Vacuum Circuit Breakers

Property Specification

Type: Magnetically Actuated Vacuum Circuit Breaker / Medium-Voltage Switchgear Unit

Features: Utilizes pole-embedded vacuum interrupters enclosed in a resilient housing to shield internal contacts from mechanical impacts, dust ingress, and environmental humidity. Contact switching is driven by a single magnetic actuator managed via position feedback sensors and an electronic control module, powered by energy stored in an internal capacitor bank. Available in basic or feature-rich controller tiers offering robust electromagnetic immunity, continuous system monitoring, real-time diagnostic checks for capacitor charge and coil integrity, integrated fault signaling via controller watchdog, broad AC/DC auxiliary supply voltage compatibility, low standby power consumption, and breaker status verification via proximity sensing. Combined, the magnetic drive and pole-embedded design deliver exceptional mechanical robustness, long operating lifespan, high switching reliability, and minimal routine maintenance.

Applications: Primary power distribution systems across utility and industrial networks, including protection and switching for distribution cables, overhead power lines, step-down substations, large electric motors, power transformers, power generators, and reactive capacitor banks. Ideal for demanding sectors such as chemical manufacturing, steel production, automotive manufacturing plants, airports, commercial complexes, and retail centers.

Description

Technical Product Range & Performance Matrix

Technical Parameter / Feature Category Magnetically Actuated Vacuum Breaker Specifications
Nominal Operating Voltage (Ur) 12 kV, 17.5 kV, 24 kV
Rated Insulation Voltage (Us) 12 kV, 17.5 kV, 24 kV
Power Frequency Withstand Voltage (50 Hz, 1 min, Ud) 28 kV, 38 kV, 50 kV
Lightning Impulse Withstand Voltage (Up) 75 kV, 95 kV, 125 kV
Rated Operating Frequency (fr) 50 – 60 Hz
Continuous Thermal Current Rating (Ir @ 40 °C) 630 A up to 3,150 A (up to 4,000 A on 12 kV)
Symmetrical Short-Circuit Breaking Capacity (Isc) 16 kA up to 50 kA
Short-Time Withstand Current (Ik, 3 seconds) 16 kA up to 50 kA
Peak Dynamic Making Capacity (Ip) 40 kA up to 125 kA
Rated Operating Cycle Sequence O – 0.3 s – CO – 3 min – CO
Contact Opening Duration 35 to 50 ms
Arc Quenching Duration < 15 ms (10 to 15 ms on 24 kV)
Total Break / Interruption Time < 60 ms (45 to 60 ms on 24 kV)
Contact Closing Duration 45 to 60 ms (50 to 60 ms on 24 kV)
Mechanical Endurance Rating

• Magnetic Drive Actuator: ~100,000 operations

• Vacuum Interrupter Chambers: ~30,000 operations

Electrical Endurance Rating

• At Continuous Rated Current: ~30,000 operations

• At Full Short-Circuit Capacity: ~50 operations

Overall Enclosure Height (H) 460 mm to 661 mm
Overall Enclosure Width (W) 428 mm to 700 mm
Overall Enclosure Depth (D) 424 mm to 750 mm
Pole Center-to-Center Pitch Distance (I) 150 mm, 210 mm, 275 mm
Equipment Net Weight Range 94 kg to 245 kg (12/17.5 kV class) / 108 kg to 137 kg (24 kV class)
Ambient Operating Temperature Range -5 °C to +40 °C