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VD4
Medium voltage vacuum circuit-breakers

12 ... 24 kV - 630 ... 2500 A - 16 ... 40 kA
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DESCRIPTION
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CIRCUIT-BREAKER SELECTION AND ORDERING
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SPECIFIC PRODUCT CHARACTERISTICS
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OVERALL DIMENSIONS
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ELECTRIC CIRCUIT DIAGRAM
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DESCRIPTION
General
Quenching principle of ABB interrupters
Versions available
Fields of application
Standards
Service safety
Accessories
Operating mechanism
General characteristics of the complete VD4 series
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Technical documentation
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Quality System
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Test laboratory
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Environmental Management System
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Health and Safety Management System
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DESCRIPTION
General
The new VD4 are a synthesis of the renowned
technology in designing and constructing vacuum
interrupters embedded in resin poles, and of
excellency in design, engineering and production
of circuit-breakers.
The VD4 medium voltage circuit-breakers use
vacuum interrupters embedded in resin poles.
Embedding the interrupter in resin makes the
circuit-breaker poles particularly sturdy and
protects the interrupter against shocks, accumulation of dust and humidity. The vacuum interrupter
houses the contacts and makes up the interrupting
chamber.
Current interruption in vacuum
The vacuum circuit-breaker does not require an
interrupting and insulating medium. In fact, the
interrupters do not contain ionisable material.
In any case, on separation of the contacts an

electric arc is generated made up exclusively of
melted and vaporised contact material.
The electric arc remains supported by the external
energy until the current is cancelled in the vicinity
of natural zero. At that instant, the rapid reduction
in the load density carried and the rapid condensation of the metallic vapour, leads to extremely rapid
recovery of the dielectric characteristics.
The vacuum interrupter therefore recovers the
insulating capacity and the capacity to withstand
the transient recovery voltage, definitively extinguishing the arc.
Since high dielectric strength can be reached in
the vacuum, even with minimum distances,
interruption of the circuit is also guaranteed when
separation of the contacts takes place a few
milliseconds before passage of the current through
natural zero.
Vacuum interrupter embedded in resin pole

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Vacuum interruption technique

Vacuum contacts protected against oxidation and contamination
Vacuum interrupter embedded in the resin poles
Interrupter protected against shocks, dust and humidity
Operation under different climatic conditions

Limited switching energy
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6
Stored energy operating mechanism with anti-pumping device

supplied as standard
Simple customisation with a complete range of accessories
Fixed and withdrawable version

Compact dimensions
Sealed-for-life poles
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Sturdiness and reliability

Limited maintenance
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2
3
4
Upper terminal
Vacuum interrupter
Resin housing
Stem of moving
contact
5 Lower terminal
6 Flexible connection
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8
9
10
Tie-rod spring fork

Tie-rod
Pole fixing
Connection to
operating mechanism
Circuit-breaker racking in and racking out with door closed

Incorrect and hazardous operations are prevented thanks to
special locks in the operating mechanism and in the truck
High environmental compatibility
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The special geometry of the contacts and the
material used, as well as the limited duration and
low voltage of the arc, guarantee minimum contact
wear and long life. Furthermore, the vacuum
prevents their oxidation and contamination.
The operating mechanism is of simple conception

and use and can be customised with a wide range
of accessories which are easy and rapid to install.
This simplicity converts into greater reliability of the
apparatus.
Operating mechanism
The structure
The low speed of the contacts, together with the

reduced run and low mass, limit the energy
required for the operation and therefore guarantee
extremely limited wear of the system. The circuitbreaker therefore only requires limited
maintenance.
The VD4 circuit-breakers use a mechanical
operating mechanism, with stored energy and free
trip. These characteristics allow opening and
closing operations independent of the operator.
The operating mechanism and the poles are fixed

to a metal frame which is also the support for the
fixed version of the circuit-breaker. The compact
structure ensures sturdiness and mechanical
reliability.
Apart from the isolating contacts and the cord with
plug for connection of the auxiliary circuits, the
withdrawable version is completed with the truck
for racking it into and out of the switchgear or
enclosure with the door closed.
DESCRIPTION
Quenching principle of ABB interrupters

In a vacuum interrupter, the electric arc starts at the moment of contact separation and is
maintained until zero current and can be influenced by magnetic fields.
Vacuum interrupter
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2
3
4
5
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7
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Vacuum arc diffuse or contracted

Following contact separation, single melting points form over the entire surface of the cathode,
producing metal vapours which suppor t the arc.
The diffuse vacuum arc is characterised by expansion over the contact surface and by an even
distribution of thermal stress on the contact surfaces.
At the rated current of the vacuum interrupter, the electric arc is always of the diffuse type.
Contact erosion is very limited and the number of current interruptions very high.
As the interrupted current value increases (above the rated value), the electric arc tends to be
transformed from the diffuse into the contracted type, due to the Hall effect.
Starting at the anode, the arc contracts and as the current rises further it tends to become sharply
defined. Near the area involved there is an increase in temperature with consequent thermal
stress on the contact.
To prevent overheating and erosion of the contacts, the arc is kept rotating. With arc rotation it
becomes similar to a moving conductor which the current passes through
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1 Stem/terminal
2 Twist protection
3 Bellows
4 Interrupter housing
5 Shield
6 Ceramic insulator
7 Shield
8 Contacts
9 Terminal
10 Interrupter housing
The spiral geometry of ABB vacuum interrupter contacts

The special geometry of the spiral contacts generates a radial magnetic field in all areas of the
arc column, concentrated over the contact circumferences.
An electromagnetic force is self-generated and this acts tangentially, causing rapid arc rotation
around the contact axis.
This means the arc is forced to rotate and to involve a wider surface than that of a fixed
contracted arc.
Apart from minimising thermal stress on the contacts, all this makes contact erosion negligible
and, above all, allows the interruption process to be controlled even with very high shortcircuits.
ABB vacuum interrupters are zero-current interrupters and are free of any re-striking.
Rapid reduction in the current charge and rapid condensation of the metal vapours
simultaneously with the zero current, allows maximum dielectric strength to be restored
between the interrupter contacts within microseconds.
Versions available
Standards
The VD4 circuit-breakers are available in the

fixed and withdrawable version with front
operating mechanism.
The withdrawable version is available for
UniGear ZS1 and ZS8.4 type switchgear
and PowerCube and Powerbloc enclosures.
The VD4 circuit-breakers comply with the IEC

62271-100, VDE 0671-part. 100, CEI 17-1 file 1375
Standards and with those of the major
industrialised countries.
The VD4 circuit-breakers have undergone the
tests indicated below and guarantee the safety
and reliability of the apparatus in service in any
installation.
Type tests: heating, withstand insulation at
power frequency, withstand insulation at lightning
impulse, short-time and peak withstand current,
mechanical life, short-circuit current making and
breaking capacity, and no-load cable interruption.
Fields of application
The VD4 circuit-breakers are used in power
distribution for control and protection of cables,
overhead lines, transformer and distribution
substations, motors, transformers, generators and
capacitor banks.
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Diffuse arc.
Contraction
over anode.
Contraction over
anode and
cathode.
Schematic diagram of the transition from a diffuse arc to a contracted

arc in a vacuum interrupter.
Current, Voltage
Shor t-circuit
current
Arc voltage
System
voltage
Short-circuit current
interruption
Time
Contact
separation
Recovery voltage
(system frequency)
Transient recovery voltage
(TRV) (high frequency)
Development of current and voltage trends during a single phase vacuum

interruption process.
Individual tests: insulation of the main circuits

with voltage at power frequency, auxiliary circuit
and operating mechanism insulation, measurement of the main circuit resistance, mechanical
and electrical operation.
Service safety
Thanks to the complete range of mechanical and
electrical locks (available on request), it is possible
to construct safe distribution switchgear with the
VD4 circuit-breakers.
Radial magnetic field contact arrangement

with a rotating vacuum arc.
The locking devices have been studied to prevent

incorrect operations and to inspect the installations
whilst guaranteeing maximum operator safety.
Key locks or padlock devices enable opening and
closing operations and/or racking in and racking
out.
The racking-out device with the door closed allows
the circuit-breaker to be racked into or out of the
switchgear only with the door closed.
Anti-racking-in locks prevent circuit-breakers with
different rated currents from being racked in, and
the racking-in operation with the circuit-breaker
closed.
DESCRIPTION
Accessories
The VD4 circuit-breakers have a complete range of
accessories to satisfy all installation requirements.
The operating mechanism has a standardised
range of accessories and spare parts which are
easy to identify and order.
The accessories are installed conveniently from the
front of the circuit-breaker. Electrical connection is
carried out with plug-socket connectors.
Use, maintenance and service of the apparatus are
simple and require limited use of resources.
Highly reliable operating mechanisms thanks to a low number of

components which are manufactured using production systems for
large quantities
Extremely limited and simple maintenance
The accessories are common to the whole range and are identical for
either a.c. or d.c. applications
The electrical accessories can be installed or replaced easily and
rapidly thanks to the cabling which is already prepared with its own
plug-socket connectors
Mechanical anti-pumping device is supplied as standard
Built-in closing spring charging lever
Key lock with circuit-breaker open
Protective covering over the opening and closing pushbuttons to be
operated using a special tool
Padlock device on the operating pushbuttons
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Circuit-breaker operating mechanism
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
L
M
N
O
P
Open/closed auxiliary contacts

Geared motor for closing spring charging
Built-in closing spring charging lever
Mechanical signalling device for circuit-breaker open/
closed
Mechanical operation counter
Plug-socket connectors of electrical accessories in
the truck
Signalling device for closing springs charged/
discharged
Service releases
Closing pushbutton
Opening pushbutton
Operating mechanism locking electromagnet
Additional shunt opening release
Transient contact
Contacts for signalling spring charged/discharged
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L
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H
G
P
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DESCRIPTION
General characteristics of the complete VD4 series (*)
Rated voltage 1)
kV
12
Rated frequency
Hz
50 - 60
Rated normal current
630 . . . 4000 2)
Rated short-circuit current
kA
Rated short-time withstand current
16 ... 31,5
kA
Rated short-circuit duration
dimensions
(fixed version)
H
c
p
a
Weight
40 ... 80
100
50
125
63
3)
p (mm)
210 - 275
210 - 275
275
H (mm)
205 - 310
310
310
310
a (mm)
450 - 700
570 - 700
600 - 750
750
b (mm)
424
424
459
459
c (mm)
461 - 599
599 5)
608 7)
677
kg
73 - 105
94 - 180
147 - 260
260
Embedded poles
Assembled poles
1) Test voltage according to IEC 60694 Standards table 1a,
VDE 0670, - part 1000, list 2
2) 4000 A with forced ventilation
3) Higher values on request
4) 360 mm for fixed version, 280 mm for withdrawable version
5)
6)
7)
8)
Circuit-breaker with eat sink 616 mm (2500A)

Withdrawable version
Circuit-breaker with eat sink 634 mm (3150A)
3150 A with assembled poles
(*) For information about the 12 kV 1250 ... 4000 A 50/63 kA and 36/40,5 kV 630 ... 2500 A
16 ... 40 kA circuit-breakers, please see technical catalogue 520-01 E.
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158
150 - 275
Fixed / withdrawable version

Maximum overall
40
17,5
24
36
40.5
50 - 60
50 - 60
50 - 60
50 - 60
630 . . . 4000
2)
630 . . . 2500
2)
630 . . . 3150
8)
630 . . . 3150
16 ... 31,5
40
16 ... 25
16 ... 40
16 ... 40
40 ... 80
100
40 ... 63
40 ... 100
40 ... 100
150 - 275
210 - 275
210 - 275
280 - 360 4)
280 - 360 4)
205 - 310
310
310
328
328
450 - 700
570 - 700
570 - 700
895 6) / 1000
895 6) / 1000
424
424
424
555 - 686 6)
555 - 686 6)
461 - 599 5)
599 5) 7)
631 - 661
1575
1575
73 - 105
94 - 180
100 - 110
290 - 350
290 - 350
8)
The VD4 series of vacuum

circuit-breakers conform to
the specifications of the
following standards:
VDE 00670, part 1000; IEC
60694
VDE 00671, part 100; IEC
62271-100
CEI 17-1 File 1375.
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DESCRIPTION
Technical documentation
To go into technical and application aspects of the VD4 circuitbreakers in depth, please ask us for the following publications:
PowerCube Modules
code 1VCP000091
Powerbloc Modules
code BA441/03E
UniGear ZS1 Switchgear
code 1VCP000138
ZS8.4 Switchgear
code L2288
REF542plus unit
code 1VTA100001
PR512 protection unit
code 1VCP000055
Quality System
Complies with ISO 9001 Standards, certified by an independent
organisation.
Test Laboratory
Complies with UNI CEI EN ISO/IEC 17025 Standards,
accredited by an independent organisation.
Environmental Management System

Complies with ISO 14001 Standards, certified by an
independent organisation.
Health and Safety Management System

Complies with OHSAS 18001 Standards, certified by an
independent organisation.
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General characteristics of fixed circuit-breakers
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Types of fixed version circuit-breakers available
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General characteristics of withdrawable circuit-breakers

for UniGear ZS1 switchgear
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Types of withdrawable circuit-breakers available

for UniGear ZS1 switchgear
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for PowerCube modules
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for PowerCube modules
34

for ZS8.4 switchgear
36

for ZS8.4 switchgear
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Optional accessories
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General characteristics
of fixed circuit-breakers (12 kV)
Circuit-breaker
VD4 12
Standards
IEC 62271-100
VDE 0671; CEI 17-1 (File 1375)
Rated voltage
Ur [kV]
12
Rated insulation voltage
Us [kV]
12
Ud (1 min) [kV]
28
Up [kV]
75
Withstand voltage at 50 Hz
Impulse withstand voltage
Rated frequency
fr [Hz]
50-60
630
630
630
1250
1250
1250
1250
1250
16
16
16
16
16
16
(rated symmetrical
20
20
20
20
20
20
short-circuit current)
25
25
25
25
25
25
31.5
31.5
31.5
31.5
31.5
31.5
40
40
16
16
16
16
16
16
20
20
20
20
20
20
25
25
25
25
25
25
31.5
31.5
31.5
31.5
31.5
31.5
40
40
40
40
40
40
40
40
50
50
50
50
50
50
63
63
63
63
63
63
80
80
80
80
80
80
100
100
Rated normal current (40 C)
Ir [A]
Rated breaking capacity
Isc [A]
Rated short-time
Ik [kA]
withstand current (3 s)
Making capacity
Ip [kA]
Operation sequence
[O-0.3 s-CO-15 s-CO]
Opening time
[ms]
33 ... 60
Arcing time
[ms]
10 ... 15
Total breaking time
[ms]
43 ... 75
Closing time
[ms]
60 ... 80
Maximum
H [mm]
461
461
461
461
461
461
589
589
overall
W [mm]
450
570
700
450
570
700
570
700
dimensions
D [mm]
424
424
424
424
424
424
424
424
Pole centre distance P [mm]
150
210
275
150
210
275
210
275
[kg]
73
75
79
73
75
79
84
84
TN
7405
7406
7405
7406
000051
000051
003282
003285
Weight
Standardized table of dimensions
1VCD
Operating temperature
Tropicalization
Electromagnetic compatibility
14
[C]
IEC: 60068-2-30, 60721-2-1
IEC: 60694
- 5 ... + 40
1600
1600
1600
1600
1600
2000
2000
2500
2500
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
25
25
25
25
25
25
25
31.5
31.5
31.5
31.5
31.5
31.5
31.5
40
40
40
40
40
40
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
25
25
25
25
25
25
25
31.5
31.5
31.5
31.5
31.5
31.5
31.5
40
40
40
40
40
40
50
50
50
50
50
50
50
63
63
63
63
63
63
63
80
80
80
80
80
80
80
100
100
100
100
100
100
599
599
599
589
589
599
599
599
599
450
570
700
570
700
570
700
570
700
424
424
424
424
424
424
424
424
424
150
210
275
210
275
210
275
210
275
93
98
105
84
84
98
105
98
105
7407
7408
7407
7408
7407
7408
000050
003282
003285
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of fixed circuit-breakers (17.5 kV)
VD4 17
Circuit-breaker
Standards
IEC 62271-100
VDE 0671; CEI 17-1 (File 1375)
Rated voltage
Ur [kV]
17.5
Us [kV]
17.5
Rated frequency
Ud (1 min) [kV]
38
Up [kV]
95
fr [Hz]
50-60
630
630
630
1250
1250
1250
1250
1250
16
16
16
16
16
16
(rated symmetrical
20
20
20
20
20
20
25
25
25
25
25
25
31.5
31.5
31.5
31.5
31.5
31.5
40
40
16
16
16
16
16
16
20
20
20
20
20
20
25
25
25
25
25
25
31.5
31.5
31.5
31.5
31.5
31.5
40
40
40
40
40
40
40
40
50
50
50
50
50
50
63
63
63
63
63
63
80
80
80
80
80
80
100
100
Ir [A]
Isc [A]
Rated short-time
Ik [kA]
Making capacity
Ip [kA]
Operation sequence
[O-0.3 s-CO-15 s-CO]
Opening time
[ms]
33 ... 60
Arcing time
[ms]
10 ... 15
Total breaking time
[ms]
43 ... 75
Closing time
[ms]
60 ... 80
Maximum
H [mm]
461
461
461
461
461
461
589
589
overall
W [mm]
450
570
700
450
570
700
570
700
dimensions
D [mm]
424
424
424
424
424
424
424
424
150
210
275
150
210
275
210
275
[kg]
73
75
79
73
75
79
84
84
TN
7405
7406
7405
7406
000051
000051
003282
003285
Weight
1VCD
Tropicalization
16
[C]
IEC: 60068-2-30, 60721-2-1
IEC: 60694
- 5 ... + 40
1600
1600
1600
1600
2000
2000
2500
20
20
20
20
20
25
25
25
25
25
31.5
31.5
31.5
31.5
31.5
40
40
40
40
40
20
20
20
20
20
25
25
25
25
25
31.5
31.5
31.5
31.5
31.5
40
40
40
40
40
50
50
50
50
50
63
63
63
63
63
80
80
80
80
80
100
100
100
100
100
599
599
589
589
599
599
599
570
700
570
700
570
700
700
424
424
424
424
424
424
424
210
275
210
275
210
275
275
98
105
84
84
98
105
105
7407
7408
7407
7408
7408
003282
003285
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of fixed circuit-breakers (24 kV)
VD4 24
Circuit-breaker
Standards
IEC 62271-100
VDE 0671; CEI 17-1 (File 1375)
Rated voltage
Ur [kV]
24
Us [kV]
24
Ud (1 min) [kV]
50
Up [kV]
Rated frequency
fr [Hz]
125
50-60
630
630
1250
1250
1600
2000
2500
16
16
16
16
16
16
(rated symmetrical
20
20
20
20
20
20
25
25
25
25
25
25
25
16
16
16
16
16
16
20
20
20
20
20
20
25
25
25
25
25
25
25
40
40
40
40
40
40
50
50
50
50
50
50
63
63
63
63
63
63
63
Ir [A]
Isc [A]
Rated short-time
Ik [kA]
Making capacity
Ip [kA]
Operation sequence
[O-0.3 s-CO-15 s-CO]
Opening time
[ms]
33 ... 60
Arcing time
[ms]
10 ... 15
Total breaking time
[ms]
43 ... 75
Closing time
[ms]
60 ... 80
Maximum
H [mm]
631
631
631
631
642
642
642
overall
W [mm]
570
700
570
700
700
700
700
dimensions
D [mm]
424
424
424
424
424
424
424
210
275
210
275
275
275
275
Weight
[kg]
100
104
100
104
110
110
110
TN
7409
7410
7409
7410
7411
7411
7411
Tropicalization
18
[C]
IEC: 60068-2-30, 60721-2-1
IEC: 60694
- 5 ... + 40
2
Types of fixed version circuit-breakers available
Complete the circuit-breaker selected with the optional accessories indicated on the following pages.
VD4 fixed circuit-breaker without bottom and top terminals
Ur
Isc
Rated uninterrupted current (40C) [A]
kV
kA
H=461
D=424
u/l=205
l/g=217.5
P=150
W=450
12
16
20
25
31.5
16
20
25
31.5
20
25
31.5
16
20
25
31.5
16
20
25
31.5
40
20
25
31.5
40
20
25
31.5
40
20
25
31.5
16
20
25
31.5
16
20
25
31.5
40
20
25
31.5
40
20
25
31.5
40
20
25
31.5
40
Circuit-breaker type
H=589
D=424
u/l=310
l/g=238
P=210
W=570
P=275
W=700
P=210
W=570
H=599
D=424
u/l=310
l/g=237.5
P=275
W=700
P=150
W=450
P=210
W=570
P=275
W=700
630
630
630
630
1250
1250
1250
1250
1600
1600
1600
630
630
630
630
1250
1250
1250
1250
1250
1600
1600
1600
1600
2000
2000
2000
2000
2500
2500
2500
630
630
630
630
1250
1250
1250
1250
1250
1600
1600
1600
1600
2000
2000
2000
2000
2500
2500
2500
2500
VD4 12.06.16 p150

VD4 12.06.20 p150
VD4 12.06.25 p150
VD4 12.06.32 p150
VD4 12.12.16 p150
VD4 12.12.20 p150
VD4 12.12.25 p150
VD4 12.12.32 p150
VD4 12.16.20 p150
VD4 12.16.25 p150
VD4 12.16.32 p150
VD4 12.06.16 p210
VD4 12.06.20 p210
VD4 12.06.25 p210
VD4 12.06.32 p210
VD4 12.12.16 p210
VD4 12.12.20 p210
VD4 12.12.25 p210
VD4 12.12.32 p210
VD4 12.12.40 p210
VD4 12.16.20 p210
VD4 12.16.25 p210
VD4 12.16.32 p210
VD4 12.16.40 p210
VD4 12.20.20 p210
VD4 12.20.25 p210
VD4 12.20.32 p210
VD4 12.20.40 p210
VD4 12.25.20 p210
VD4 12.25.25 p210
VD4 12.25.32 p210
VD4 12.06.16 p275
VD4 12.06.20 p275
VD4 12.06.25 p275
VD4 12.06.32 p275
VD4 12.12.16 p275
VD4 12.12.20 p275
VD4 12.12.25 p275
VD4 12.12.32 p275
VD4 12.12.40 p275
VD4 12.16.20 p275
VD4 12.16.25 p275
VD4 12.16.32 p275
VD4 12.16.40 p275
VD4 12.20.20 p275
VD4 12.20.25 p275
VD4 12.20.32 p275
VD4 12.20.40 p275
VD4 12.25.20 p275
VD4 12.25.25 p275
VD4 12.25.32 p275
VD4 12.25.40 p275
Notes
H = Circuit-breaker height
W = Circuit-breaker width
D = Circuit-breaker depth
u/l = Distance between bottom and top terminal
l/g = Distance between bottom terminal and circuit-breaker resting surface
P = Horizontal centre distance between poles
19

Ur
Isc
kV
kA
H=461
D=424
u/l=205
l/g=217.5
P=150
W=450
17.5
16
20
25
31.5
16
20
25
31.5
20
25
31.5
16
20
25
31.5
16
20
25
31.5
40
20
25
31.5
40
20
25
31.5
40
16
20
25
31.5
16
20
25
31.5
40
20
25
31.5
40
20
25
31.5
40
20
25
31.5
40
H=589
D=424
u/l=310
l/g=238
P=210
W=570
P=275
W=700
P=210
W=570
H=599
D=424
u/l=310
l/g=237.5
P=275
W=700
P=210
W=570
P=275
W=700
630
630
630
630
1250
1250
1250
1250
1600
1600
1600
630
630
630
630
1250
1250
1250
1250
1250
1600
1600
1600
1600
2000
2000
2000
2000
630
630
630
630
1250
1250
1250
1250
1250
1600
1600
1600
1600
Notes
20
P=150
W=450
2000
2000
2000
2000
2500
2500
2500
2500
VD4 17.06.16 p150

VD4 17.06.20 p150
VD4 17.06.25 p150
VD4 17.06.32 p150
VD4 17.12.16 p150
VD4 17.12.20 p150
VD4 17.12.25 p150
VD4 17.12.32 p150
VD4 17.16.20 p150
VD4 17.16.25 p150
VD4 17.16.32 p150
VD4 17.06.16 p210
VD4 17.06.20 p210
VD4 17.06.25 p210
VD4 17.06.32 p210
VD4 17.12.16 p210
VD4 17.12.20 p210
VD4 17.12.25 p210
VD4 17.12.32 p210
VD4 17.12.40 p210
VD4 17.16.20 p210
VD4 17.16.25 p210
VD4 17.16.32 p210
VD4 17.16.40 p210
VD4 17.20.20 p210
VD4 17.20.25 p210
VD4 17.20.32 p210
VD4 17.20.40 p210
VD4 17.06.16 p275
VD4 17.06.20 p275
VD4 17.06.25 p275
VD4 17.06.32 p275
VD4 17.12.16 p275
VD4 17.12.20 p275
VD4 17.12.25 p275
VD4 17.12.32 p275
VD4 17.12.40 p275
VD4 17.16.20 p275
VD4 17.16.25 p275
VD4 17.16.32 p275
VD4 17.16.40 p275
VD4 17.20.20 p275
VD4 17.20.25 p275
VD4 17.20.32 p275
VD4 17.20.40 p275
VD4 17.25.20 p275
VD4 17.25.25 p275
VD4 17.25.32 p275
VD4 17.25.40 p275
2
Ur
Isc
kV
kA
H=631
D=424
u/l=310
l/g=282.5
P=210
W=570
24
16
20
25
16
20
25
16
20
25
16
20
25
16
20
25
16
20
25
25
H=642
D=424
u/l=310
ll/g=282.5
P=275
W=700
P=275
W=700
630
630
630
630
1250
1250
630
630
630
1250
1250
1250
1600
1600
1600
2000
2000
2000
2500
VD4 24.06.16 p210

VD4 24.06.20 p210
VD4 24.06.25 p210
VD4 24.12.16 p210
VD4 24.12.20 p210
VD4 24.12.25 p210
VD4 24.06.16 p275
VD4 24.06.20 p275
VD4 24.06.25 p275
VD4 24.12.16 p275
VD4 24.12.20 p275
VD4 24.12.25 p275
VD4 24.16.16 p275
VD4 24.16.20 p275
VD4 24.16.25 p275
VD4 24.20.16 p275
VD4 24.20.20 p275
VD4 24.20.25 p275
VD4 24.25.25 p275
Notes
Standard fittings of fixed circuit-breakers

The basic versions of the fixed circuit-breakers are three-pole
and fitted with:
EL type manual operating mechanism
mechanical signalling device for closing springs charged/
discharged
mechanical signalling device for circuit-breaker open/closed
closing pushbutton, opening pushbutton and operation
counter
set of ten auxiliary circuit-breaker break/make contacts
Note: with the group of ten auxiliary contacts supplied as standard and
the maximum number of electrical applications, three break contacts
(signalling circuit-breaker open) and five make contacts (signalling
circuit-breaker closed) are available.
lever for manually charging the closing springs

auxiliary circuit support terminal board.
21
of withdrawable version circuit-breakers
for UniGear ZS1 switchgear (12 kV)
Circuit-breaker
VD4 12
Standards
IEC 62271-100
VDE 0671; CEI 17-1 (File 1375)
Rated voltage
Ur [kV]
12
Us [kV]
12
Ud (1 min) [kV]
28
Up [kV]
75
Rated frequency
fr [Hz]
50-60
630
1250
1250
1250
16
16
(rated symmetrical
20
20
25
25
31.5
31.5
40
40
16
16
20
20
25
25
31.5
31.5
40
40
40
40
50
50
63
63
80
80
100
100
Ir [A]
Isc [A]
Rated short-time
Ik [kA]
Making capacity
Ip [kA]
Operation sequence
[O-0.3 s-CO-15 s-CO]
Opening time
[ms]
33 ... 60
Arcing time
[ms]
10 ... 15
Total breaking time
[ms]
43 ... 75
Closing time
[ms]
60 ... 80
Maximum
H [mm]
628
628
691
691
overall
W [mm]
503
503
653
853
dimensions
D [mm]
662
662
641
642
150
150
210
275
Weight
[kg]
116
116
174
176
TN
7412
7412
003284
003286
1VCD
Tropicalization
[C]
- 5 ... + 40
IEC: 60068-2-30, 60721-2-1

IEC: 60694
(1) Rated uninterrupted currents guaranteed with withdrawable circuit-breaker installed in UniGear ZS1 switchgear with air temperature of
40 C.
22
1600
1600
1600
1600
2000
2000
2500
20
20
20
20
20
25
25
25
25
25
31.5
31.5
31.5
31.5
31.5
40
40
40
40
40
20
20
20
20
20
25
25
25
25
25
31.5
31.5
31.5
31.5
31.5
40
40
40
40
40
50
50
50
50
50
63
63
63
63
63
80
80
80
80
80
100
100
100
100
100
691
691
691
691
691
691
691
653
853
653
853
653
853
853
642
642
641
642
642
642
640
210
275
210
275
210
275
275
160
166
174
176
160
166
186
7415
7416
7415
7416
7417
003284
003286
23
for UniGear ZS1 switchgear (17.5 kV)
VD4/P 17
Circuit-breaker
Standards
IEC 62271-100
VDE 0671; CEI 17-1 (File 1375)
Rated voltage
Ur [kV]
17.5
Us [kV]
17.5
Rated frequency
Ud (1 min) [kV]
38
Up [kV]
95
fr [Hz]
50-60
630
1250
1250
1250
16
16
(rated symmetrical
20
20
25
25
31.5
31.5
40
40
16
16
20
20
25
25
31.5
31.5
40
40
40
40
50
50
63
63
80
80
100
100
Ir [A]
Isc [A]
Rated short-time
Ik [kA]
Making capacity
Ip [kA]
Operation sequence
[O-0.3 s-CO-15 s-CO]
Opening time
[ms]
33 ... 60
Arcing time
[ms]
10 ... 15
Total breaking time
[ms]
43 ... 75
Closing time
[ms]
60 ... 80
Maximum
H [mm]
632
632
691
691
overall
W [mm]
503
503
653
853
dimensions
D [mm]
664
664
641
642
150
150
210
275
Weight
[kg]
116
116
174
176
TN
7412
7412
003284
003286
1VCD
Tropicalization
[C]
- 5 ... + 40
IEC: 60068-2-30, 60721-2-1

IEC: 60694
(1) Rated uninterrupted currents guaranteed with withdrawable circuit-breaker installed in UniGear ZS1 switchgear with air temperature of
40 C.
24
1600
1600
1600
1600
2000
2000
2500
20
20
20
20
20
25
25
25
25
25
31.5
31.5
31.5
31.5
31.5
40
40
40
40
40
20
20
20
20
20
25
25
25
25
25
31.5
31.5
31.5
31.5
31.5
40
40
40
40
40
50
50
50
50
50
63
63
63
63
63
80
80
80
80
80
100
100
100
100
100
691
691
691
691
691
691
691
653
853
653
853
653
853
853
642
642
641
642
642
642
640
210
275
210
275
210
275
275
160
166
174
176
160
166
186
7415
7416
7415
7416
7417
003284
003286
25
for UniGear ZS1 switchgear (24 kV)
Circuit-breaker
VD4/P 24
Standards
IEC 62271-100
VDE 0671; CEI 17-1 (File 1375)
Rated voltage
Ur [kV]
24
Us [kV]
24
Ud (1 min) [kV]
50
Up [kV]
Rated frequency
fr [Hz]
125
50-60
630
630
1250
1250
1600
2000
2500 (2)
16
16
16
16
16
16
16
(rated symmetrical
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
25
25
25
25
25
25
25
16
16
16
16
16
16
16
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
25
25
25
25
25
25
25
40
40
40
40
40
40
40
50
50
50
50
50
50
50
63
63
63
63
63
63
63
Ir [A]
Isc [A]
Rated short-time
Ik [kA]
Making capacity
Ip [kA]
Operation sequence
[O-0.3 s-CO-15 s-CO]
Opening time
[ms]
33 ... 60
Arcing time
[ms]
10 ... 15
Total breaking time
[ms]
43 ... 75
Closing time
[ms]
60 ... 80
Maximum
H [mm]
794
794
794
794
838
838
838
overall
W [mm]
653
853
653
853
853
853
853
dimensions
D [mm]
802
802
802
802
790
790
790
210
275
210
275
275
275
275
Weight
[kg]
140
148
140
148
228
228
228
TN
7413
7414
7413
7414
7418
7418
7418
Tropicalization
[C]
- 5 ... + 40
IEC: 60068-2-30, 60721-2-1

IEC: 60694
(1) Rated currents guaranteed with circuit-breaker installed in UniGear ZS1 switchgear with air temperature of 40 C.
(2) The 2300 A rated normal current is guaranteed with natural ventilation. The 2500 A rated normal current is guaranteed with forced ventilation.
26
2
Types of withdrawable version circuit-breakers available for UniGear ZS1 switchgear
VD4/P withdrawable circuit-breaker for UniGear ZS1 switchgear
Ur
Isc
kV
kA
W=650
P=150
u/l=205
=35
16
20
25
31.5
16
20
25
31.5
40
20
25
31.5
40
20
25
31.5
40
40
20
25
31.5
40
20
25
31.5
40
20
25
31.5
40
630
630
630
630
1250
1250
1250
1250
12
W=800
P=210
u/l=310
=79
W=1000
P=275
u/l=310
=79
W=1000
P=275
u/l=310
=109
1250
1600
1600
1600
1600
2000
2000
2000
2000
1250
1600
1600
1600
1600
2000
2000
2000
2000
2500
2500
2500
2500
VD4/P 12.06.16 p150

VD4/P 12.06.20 p150
VD4/P 12.06.25 p150
VD4/P 12.06.32 p150
VD4/P 12.12.16 p150
VD4/P 12.12.20 p150
VD4/P 12.12.25 p150
VD4/P 12.12.32 p150
VD4/P 12.12.40 p210
VD4/P 12.16.20 p210
VD4/P 12.16.25 p210
VD4/P 12.16.32 p210
VD4/P 12.16.40 p210
VD4/P 12.20.20 p210
VD4/P 12.20.25 p210
VD4/P 12.20.32 p210
VD4/P 12.20.40 p210
VD4/P 12.12.40 p275
VD4/P 12.16.20 p275
VD4/P 12.16.25 p275
VD4/P 12.16.32 p275
VD4/P 12.16.40 p275
VD4/P 12.20.20 p275
VD4/P 12.20.25 p275
VD4/P 12.20.32 p275
VD4/P 12.20.40 p275
VD4/P 12.25.20 p275
VD4/P 12.25.25 p275
VD4/P 12.25.32 p275
VD4/P 12.25.40 p275
Notes
W = Width of the switchgear
= Diameter of isolating contact
27

Ur
Isc
kV
kA
W=650
P=150
u/l=205
=35
16
20
25
31.5
16
20
25
31.5
40
20
25
31.5
40
20
25
31.5
40
40
20
25
31.5
40
20
25
31.5
40
20
25
31.5
40
630
630
630
630
1250
1250
1250
1250
17.5
W=800
P=210
u/l=310
=79
W=1000
P=275
u/l=310
=109
1250
1600
1600
1600
1600
2000
2000
2000
2000
Notes
28
W=1000
P=275
u/l=310
=79
1250
1600
1600
1600
1600
2000
2000
2000
2000
2500
2500
2500
2500
VD4/P 17.06.16 p150

VD4/P 17.06.20 p150
VD4/P 17.06.25 p150
VD4/P 17.06.32 p150
VD4/P 17.12.16 p150
VD4/P 17.12.20 p150
VD4/P 17.12.25 p150
VD4/P 17.12.32 p150
VD4/P 17.12.40 p210
VD4/P 17.16.20 p210
VD4/P 17.16.25 p210
VD4/P 17.16.32 p210
VD4/P 17.16.40 p210
VD4/P 17.20.20 p210
VD4/P 17.20.25 p210
VD4/P 17.20.32 p210
VD4/P 17.20.40 p210
VD4/P 17.12.40 p275
VD4/P 17.16.20 p275
VD4/P 17.16.25 p275
VD4/P 17.16.32 p275
VD4/P 17.16.40 p275
VD4/P 17.20.20 p275
VD4/P 17.20.25 p275
VD4/P 17.20.32 p275
VD4/P 17.20.40 p275
VD4/P 17.25.20 p275
VD4/P 17.25.25 p275
VD4/P 17.25.32 p275
VD4/P 17.25.40 p275
2
Ur
Isc
kV
kA
W=800
P=210
u/l=310
=79
16
20
25
16
20
25
16
20
25
16
20
25
16
20
25
16
20
25
16
20
25
630
630
630
1250
1250
1250
W=1000
P=275
u/l=310
=79
W=1000
P=275
u/l=310
=109
630
630
630
1250
1250
1250
1600
1600
1600
2000
2000
2000
2300
2300
2300
VD4/P 24.06.16 p210

VD4/P 24.06.20 p210
VD4/P 24.06.25 p210
VD4/P 24.12.16 p210
VD4/P 24.12.20 p210
VD4/P 24.12.25 p210
VD4/P 24.06.16 p275
VD4/P 24.06.20 p275
VD4/P 24.06.25 p275
VD4/P 24.12.16 p275
VD4/P 24.12.20 p275
VD4/P 24.12.25 p275
VD4/P 24.16.16 p275
VD4/P 24.16.20 p275
VD4/P 24.16.25 p275
VD4/P 24.20.16 p275
VD4/P 24.20.20 p275
VD4/P 24.20.25 p275
VD4/P 24.25.16 p275
VD4/P 24.25.20 p275
VD4/P 24.25.25 p275
Notes
Standard fittings of withdrawable circuit-breakers for UniGear ZS1

switchgear and similar panels
The basic versions of the withdrawable circuit-breakers are three-pole and fitted with:
mechanical signalling device for closing springs charged/discharged
closing pushbutton
opening pushbutton
operation counter
set of ten circuit-breaker open/closed auxiliary contacts
Note: with the group of ten auxiliary contacts supplied as standard and the maximum number of
electrical applications, three break contacts (signalling circuit-breaker open) and four make contacts
(signalling circuit-breaker closed) are available.

isolating contacts
cord with connector (plug only) for auxiliary circuits, with striker pin which does not allow
the plug to be inserted into the socket if the rated current of the circuit-breaker is different
from the rated current of the panel
racking-in/out lever (the quantity must be defined according to the number of pieces of
apparatus ordered)
locking electromagnet in the truck (compulsory for ABB switchgear). This device prevents
the switchgear door being opened with the circuit-breaker connected. It is only provided
for circuit-breakers used in UniGear ZS1 switchgear and PowerCube modules, fitted with a
special striker on the switchgear.
29
of withdrawable circuit-breakers
for PowerCube modules (12 kV)
Circuit-breaker
VD4/P 12
PowerCube module PB1
Standards
VD4/W 12
PB1
PB2
PB2
IEC 62271-100
VDE 0671; CEI 17-1 (File 1375)
Rated voltage
Ur [kV] 12
12
Us [kV] 12
12
Ud (1 min) [kV] 28
28
Up [kV] 75
75
fr [Hz] 50-60
Rated frequency
Ir [A] 630
50-60
1250
630
1250
Isc [A] 16
16
16
16
(rated symmetrical
20
20
20
20
25
25
25
25
31.5
31.5
31.5
31.5

Rated short-time
Ik [kA] 16
16
16
16
20
20
20
20
25
25
25
25
31.5
31.5
31.5
31.5
Making capacity
Operation sequence
Ip [kA] 40
40
40
40
50
50
50
50
63
63
63
63
80
80
80
80
[O-0.3 s-CO-15 s-CO]
Opening time
[ms] 33 ... 60
33 ... 60
Arcing time
[ms] 10 ... 15
10 ... 15
Total breaking time
[ms] 43 ... 75
43 ... 75
Closing time
[ms] 60 ... 80
60 ... 80
Maximum
H [mm] 628
628
691
691
overall
W [mm] 503
503
653
853
dimensions
D [mm] 662
662
642
642
Pole centre distance P [mm] 150
150
210
210
Weight
[kg] 116
116
135
135
TN 7412
7412
7420
7420
1VCD
Tropicalization
[C] - 5 ... + 40
- 5 ... + 40
IEC: 60068-2-30, 60721-2-1

IEC: 60694
(1) Rated currents guaranteed with withdrawable circuit-breaker installed in PowerCube enclosure and with air temperature of 40 C.
30
VD4/P 12
PB2
PB2
PB2
PB2
PB2
1250
1600
1600
2000
2500
20
20
20
25
25
25
31.5
31.5
31.5
40
40
40
40
20
20
20
25
25
25
31.5
31.5
31.5
40
40
40
40
50
50
50
63
63
63
80
80
80
100
100
100
100
691
691
691
690
691
653
653
653
653
853
641
642
641
642
640
210
210
210
210
275
174
160
174
160
186
7415
7417
003284
003284
003444
12
12
28
75
50-60
33 ... 60
10 ... 15
43 ... 75
60 ... 80
- 5 ... + 40
31
of withdrawable circuit-breakers
for PowerCube modules (17.5 kV)
VD4/P 17
Circuit-breaker
PowerCube module
Standards
PB2
VD4/W 17
PB2
PB2
VD4/P 17
PB2
PB2
PB2
PB2
PB2
PB3
2500
IEC 62271-100
VDE 0671; CEI 17-1 (File 1375)
Rated voltage
Ur [kV]
17.5
17.5
17.5
Us [kV]
17.5
17.5
17.5
Ud (1 min) [kV]
38
38
38
Up [kV]
95
95
95
50-60
50-60
Rated frequency
fr [Hz]
50-60
630
1250
630
1250
1250
1600
1600
2000
16
16
16
16
(rated symmetrical
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
25
25
25
25
25
25
25
31.5
31.5
31.5
31.5
31.5
31.5
31.5
40
40
40
40
16
16
16
16
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
25
25
25
25
25
25
25
31.5
31.5
31.5
31.5
31.5
31.5
31.5
40
40
40
40
40
40
40
40
50
50
50
50
50
50
50
63
63
63
63
63
63
63
80
80
80
80
80
80
80
100
100
100
100
Ir [A]
Isc [A]
Rated short-time
Ik [kA]
Making capacity
Ip [kA]
Operation sequence
[O-0.3 s-CO-15 s-CO]
Opening time
[ms]
33 ... 60
33 ... 60
33 ... 60
Arcing time
[ms]
10 ... 15
10 ... 15
10 ... 15
Total breaking time
[ms]
43 ... 75
43 ... 75
43 ... 75
Closing time
[ms]
60 ... 80
60 ... 80
60 ... 80
Maximum
H [mm]
628
628
691
691
691
691
691
691
691
overall
W [mm]
503
503
653
853
653
653
653
653
853
dimensions
D [mm]
662
662
642
642
641
642
641
642
640
150
150
210
210
210
210
210
210
275
Weight
[kg]
116
116
135
135
174
160
174
160
186
TN
7412
7412
7420
7420
7415
7415
7417
003284
003284
1VCD
Tropicalization
[C]
- 5 ... + 40
- 5 ... + 40
- 5 ... + 40
IEC: 60068-2-30, 60721-2-1

IEC: 60694
32
2
General characteristics of withdrawable
circuit-breakers for PowerCube modules (24 kV)
Circuit-breaker
VD4/P 24
PowerCube module PB4
Standards
PB4
PB5
PB5
PB5
IEC 62271-100
VDE 0671; CEI 17-1 (File 1375)
Rated voltage
Ur [kV] 24
Us [kV] 24
Ud (1 min) [kV] 50
Up [kV] 125
fr [Hz] 50-60
Rated frequency
1250
1600
2000
2500 (2)
Isc [A] 16
16
16
16
16
(rated symmetrical
20
20
20
20
20
25
25
25
25
25
Ik [kA] 16
16
16
16
16
20
20
20
20
20
25
25
25
25
25
Ip [kA] 40
40
40
40
40
50
50
50
50
50
63
63
63
63
63
Ir [A] 630

Rated short-time
Making capacity
Operation sequence
[O-0.3 s-CO-15 s-CO]
Opening time
[ms] 33 ... 60
Arcing time
[ms] 10 ... 15
Total breaking time
[ms] 43 ... 75
[ms] 60 ... 80
Closing time
Maximum
H [mm] 794
794
838
838
838
overall
W [mm] 653
653
853
853
853
dimensions
D [mm] 802
802
790
790
790
Pole centre distance P [mm] 210
210
275
275
275
Weight
[kg] 140
140
228
228
228
TN 7413
7413
7418
7418
7418
Tropicalization
[C] - 5 ... + 40
IEC: 60068-2-30, 60721-2-1
IEC: 60694
(2) 2300 A rated current guaranteed with natural ventilation; 2500 A rated current with forced ventilation.
33
Types of withdrawable version circuit-breakers available for PowerCube modules

VD4/P - VD4/W withdrawable circuit-breaker for PowerCube modules
Ur
Isc
kV
kA
W=600
P=150
u/l=205
=35
16
20
25
31.5
16
20
25
31.5
16
20
25
31.5
16
20
25
31.5
40
20
25
31.5
40
20
25
31.5
40
20
25
31.5
40
630
630
630
630
1250
1250
1250
1250
16
20
25
31.5
16
20
25
31.5
16
20
25
31.5
16
20
25
31.5
40
20
25
31.5
40
20
25
31.5
40
20
25
31.5
40
630
630
630
630
1250
1250
1250
1250
12
17.5
34
=
=
=
=
W=750
P=210
u/l=310
=79
W=1000
P=275
u/l=310
=109
2500
2500
2500
2500
VD4/P 12.06.16 p150

VD4/P 12.06.20 p150
VD4/P 12.06.25 p150
VD4/P 12.06.32 p150
VD4/P 12.12.16 p150
VD4/P 12.12.20 p150
VD4/P 12.12.25 p150
VD4/P 12.12.32 p150
VD4/W 12.06.16 p210
VD4/W 12.06.20 p210
VD4/W 12.06.25 p210
VD4/W 12.06.32 p210
VD4/W 12.12.16 p210
VD4/W 12.12.20 p210
VD4/W 12.12.25 p210
VD4/W 12.12.32 p210
VD4/P 12.12.40 p210
VD4/P 12.16.20 p210
VD4/P 12.16.25 p210
VD4/P 12.16.32 p210
VD4/P 12.16.40 p210
VD4/P 12.20.20 p210
VD4/P 12.20.25 p210
VD4/P 12.20.32 p210
VD4/P 12.20.40 p210
VD4/P 12.25.20 p275
VD4/P 12.25.25 p275
VD4/P 12.25.32 p275
VD4/P 12.25.40 p275
2500
2500
2500
2500
VD4/P 17.06.16 p150

VD4/P 17.06.20 p150
VD4/P 17.06.25 p150
VD4/P 17.06.32 p150
VD4/P 17.12.16 p150
VD4/P 17.12.20 p150
VD4/P 17.12.25 p150
VD4/P 17.12.32 p150
VD4/W 17.06.16 p210
VD4/W 17.06.20 p210
VD4/W 17.06.25 p210
VD4/W 17.06.32 p210
VD4/W 17.12.16 p210
VD4/W 17.12.20 p210
VD4/W 17.12.25 p210
VD4/W 17.12.32 p210
VD4/P 17.12.40 p210
VD4/P 17.16.20 p210
VD4/P 17.16.25 p210
VD4/P 17.16.32 p210
VD4/P 17.16.40 p210
VD4/P 17.20.20 p210
VD4/P 17.20.25 p210
VD4/P 17.20.32 p210
VD4/P 17.20.40 p210
VD4/P 17.25.20 p275
VD4/P 17.25.25 p275
VD4/P 17.25.32 p275
VD4/P 17.25.40 p275
630
630
630
630
1250
1250
1250
1250
1250
1600
1600
1600
1600
2000
2000
2000
2000
Notes
W
P
u/l
W=750
P=210
u/l=310
=35
Width of the circuit-breaker

Horizontal centre distance between poles
Distance between bottom and top terminal
Diameter of isolating contact
630
630
630
630
1250
1250
1250
1250
1250
1600
1600
1600
1600
2000
2000
2000
2000
2
VD4/P - VD4/W withdrawable circuit-breaker for PowerCube modules
Ur
Isc
kV
kA
W=800
P=210
u/l=310
=35
16
20
25
16
20
25
16
20
25
16
20
25
16
20
25
630
630
630
1250
1250
1250
24
W=1000
P=275
u/l=310
=79
1600
1600
1600
2000
2000
2000
2300
2300
2300
VD4/P 24.06.16 p210

VD4/P 24.06.20 p210
VD4/P 24.06.25 p210
VD4/P 24.12.16 p210
VD4/P 24.12.20 p210
VD4/P 24.12.25 p210
VD4/P 24.16.16 p275
VD4/P 24.16.20 p275
VD4/P 24.16.25 p275
VD4/P 24.20.16 p275
VD4/P 24.20.20 p275
VD4/P 24.20.25 p275
VD4/P 24.25.16 p275
VD4/P 24.25.20 p275
VD4/P 24.25.25 p275
Notes
W
P
u/l
=
=
=
=
Width of the circuit-breaker

Horizontal centre distance between poles
Distance between bottom and top terminal
Diameter of isolating contact
Standard fittings of withdrawable circuit-breakers for PowerCube

modules
The basic versions of the withdrawable circuit-breakers are always three-pole
and fitted with:
closing pushbutton
opening pushbutton
operation counter
Note: with the group of ten auxiliary contacts supplied as standard and the maximum
number of electrical applications, three break contacts (signalling circuit-breaker open)
and four make contacts (signalling circuit-breaker closed) are available.

isolating contacts
cord with connector (plug only) for auxiliary circuits, with striker pin which
does not allow the plug to be inserted into the socket if the rated current of
the circuit-breaker is different from the rated current of the panel
racking-in/out lever (the quantity must be defined according to the number of
pieces of apparatus ordered)
locking electromagnet in the truck. This prevents the circuit-breaker being
racked into the panel with the auxiliary circuits disconnected (plug not
inserted in the socket).
35

circuit-breakers for ZS8.4 type switchgear
(12 - 17.5 - 24 kV)
Circuit-breaker
VD4/Z8
Panel without partitions
Standards
Panel with partitions
Preussen Elektra - EON (2)
Width [mm]
650
650
650
650
800
800
Depth [mm]
1000
1000
1000
1000
1200
1200
IEC 62271-100
CEI 17-1 (File 1375)
Rated voltage
Ur [kV]
12
12
17,5
17,5
24
24
Us [kV]
12
12
17,5
17,5
24
24
Ud (1 min) [kV]
28
28
38
38
50
50
Up [kV]
75
75
95
95
125
125
Rated frequency
Rated normal current (40 C) (1)
fr [Hz]
Ir [A]
630
1250
630
1250
630
1250
16
16
(rated symmetrical
20
20
20
20
20
20
25
25
25
25
25
25
16
16
20
20
20
20
20
20
25
25
25
25
25
25
40
40
50
50
50
50
50
50
63
63
63
63
63
63
Rated short-time
Isc [kA]
Ik [kA]
Making capacity
Operation sequence
(1) Rated uninterrupted currents guaranteed with

withdrawable circuitbreaker installed in
switchgear with air temperature of 40 C.
(2) Special version with rotar y closing spring
charging and charging
lever outside the operating mechanism.
36
50-60
Ip [kA]
[O-0,3s-CO-15s-CO]
Opening time
[ms]
33...60
Arcing time
[ms]
10...15
Total breaking time
[ms]
43...75
Closing time
[ms]
60...80
Maximum
H [mm]
579
579
579
579
680
680
overall
dimensions
W [mm]
503
503
503
503
653
653
D [mm]
548
548
548
548
646
646
150
150
150
150
210
210
[kg]
116
116
116
116
140
140
000092
000137
000137
000137
000089
000138
Weight
Temperatura di funzionamento
1VCD
[C]
IEC: 60068-2-30
60721-2-1
IEC 60694
5 ... + 40
VD4/ZT8
VD4/ZS8
650
650
650
650
800
800
650
650
800
800
1200
1200
1200
1200
1200
1200
1200
1200
1200
1200
12
12
17,5
17,5
24
24
12
12
24
24
12
12
17,5
17,5
24
24
12
12
24
24
28
28
38
38
50
50
28
28
50
50
75
75
95
95
125
125
75
75
125
125
1250
50-60
50-60
630
1250
630
1250
630
1250
630
1250
630
16
16
16
16
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
25
25
25
25
25
25
25
25
25
25
16
16
16
16
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
25
25
25
25
25
25
25
25
25
25
40
40
40
40
50
50
50
50
50
50
50
50
50
50
63
63
63
63
63
63
63
63
63
63
33...60
33...60
10...15
10...15
43...75
43...75
60...80
60...80
579
579
579
579
680
680
579
579
680
680
503
503
503
503
653
653
503
503
653
653
638
638
638
638
646
646
638
638
646
646
150
150
150
150
210
210
150
150
210
210
116
116
116
116
140
140
116
116
140
140
000093
000134
000134
000134
000090
000136
000091
000133
000088
000135
5 ... + 40
5 ... + 40
37
Types of withdrawable version circuit-breakers available for ZS8.4 switchgear

VD4/ZS8 - VD4/ZT8 - VD4/Z8 withdrawable circuit-breaker for ZS8.4 switchgear
Ur
Isc
kV
kA

Panel with
partition
W = 650
P = 150
u/l = 205
= 35
20
25
20
25
20
25
20
25
20
25
20
25
630
630
1250
1250
20
25
20
17.5 25
20
25
20
25
630
630
1250
1250
12
24
16
20
25
16
20
25
16
20
25
16
20
25
16
20
25
16
20
25
W = 800
P = 210
u/l = 310
= 35
Panel without
partition
EON
Special panel
W = 650
P = 150
u/l = 205
= 35
W = 650
P = 150
u/l = 205
= 35
W = 800
P = 210
u/l = 310
= 35
VD4/ZS8 12.06.20 p150
VD4/ZS8 12.06.25 p150
VD4/ZS8 12.12.20 p150
VD4/ZS8 12.12.25 p150
VD4/ZT8 12.06.20 p150
VD4/ZT8 12.06.25 p150
VD4/ZT8 12.12.20 p150
VD4/ZT8 12.12.25 p150
VD4/ZS8 12.06.20 p150
VD4/ZS8 12.06.25 p150
VD4/ZS8 12.12.20 p150
VD4/ZS8 12.12.25 p150
630
630
1250
1250
630
630
1250
1250
VD4/Z8 17.06.20 p150

VD4/Z8 17.06.25 p150
VD4/Z8 17.12.20 p150
VD4/Z8 17.12.25 p150
VD4/ZT8 17.06.20 p150
VD4/ZT8 17.06.25 p150
VD4/ZT8 17.12.20 p150
VD4/ZT8 17.12.25 p150
630
630
1250
1250
630
630
630
1250
1250
1250
Notes
W = Width of the switchgear.
P = Horizontal centre distance between poles.
u/l = Distance between bottom and top terminal.
= Diameter of isolating contact.
38
W = 800
P = 210
u/l = 310
= 35
630
630
630
1250
1250
1250
630
630
630
1250
1250
1250
VD4/ZS8 24.06.16 p210

VD4/ZS8 24.06.20 p210
VD4/ZS8 24.06.25 p210
VD4/ZS8 24.12.16 p210
VD4/ZS8 24.12.20 p210
VD4/ZS8 24.12.25 p210
VD4/ZT8 24.06.16 p210
VD4/ZT8 24.06.20 p210
VD4/ZT8 24.06.25 p210
VD4/ZT8 24.12.16 p210
VD4/ZT8 24.12.20 p210
VD4/ZT8 24.12.25 p210
VD4/ZS8 24.06.16 p210
VD4/ZS8 24.06.20 p210
VD4/ZS8 24.06.25 p210
VD4/ZS8 24.12.16 p210
VD4/ZS8 24.12.20 p210
VD4/ZS8 24.12.25 p210
2
Standard fittings of withdrawable circuit-breakers for ZS8.4 switchgear
closing pushbutton
opening pushbutton
operation counter
Note: with the group of ten auxiliary contacts supplied as standard and the maximum number of electrical applications,
three break contacts (signalling circuit-breaker open) and four make contacts (signalling circuit-breaker closed) are
available.
lever for manually charging the closing springs incorporated in the operating mechanism for VD4/Z8
and VD4/ZT8, external with rotary movement for VD4/ZS8
isolating contacts
racking in/out lever (the quantity must be defined according to the number of pieces of apparatus
ordered)
VD4/ZS8 (Preussen Elektra-EON version)

device for closing spring charging, with the door
closed, by means of a removable rotary crank
handle outside the operating mechanism and the
switchgear
Harting 64-pin socket with mechanical interlock
which prevents traverse of the circuit-breaker
when the plug is not inserted in the socket
interlock with the door which prevents the spring
charging lever when the circuit-breaker is closed
interlock with the door and Harting 64 pin socket
which prevents door closing when the plug is not
inserted in the socket.
1
VD4/Z8 - VD4/ZT8
Harting 64-pin socket with mechanical interlock
which prevents traverse of the circuit-breaker
when the plug is not inserted in the socket.
Caption
1) Spring charging device with rotary crank handle
2) Harting 64 plus socket with mechanical interlock which
prevents traverse when the socket is not inserted
3) Door - socket - spring charging device interlock (only
VD4/ZS8 version)
39

circuit-breakers for UniSwitch switchgear
(CBW type unit) and UniMix switchgear
(P1/E type unit) (24 kV)
Circuit-breaker
VD4/US 24 (3)
VD4/US 24 (4)
UniSwitch (CBW type unit)

UniMix (P1/E type unit)
IEC 62271-100
Standards
VDE 0671; CEI 17-1 (File 1375)

Rated voltage
Ur [kV]
24
24
Us [kV]
24
24
Ud (1 min) [kV]
50
50
125
125
Rated frequency
Up [kV]
fr [Hz]
Ir [A]
Isc [A]
(rated symmetrical short-circuit current)

Rated short-time
Ik [kA]
Making capacity
Operation sequence
Ip [kA]
50-60
50-60
630
1250
630
1250
16 (20) (5)
16 (25) (5)
16
16
20 (25) (5)
20 (25) (5)
20
20
16 (20) (5)
16 (25) (5)
16
16
20 (25) (5)
20 (25) (5)
20
20
40 (50) (5)
40 (63) (5)
40
40
40 (63) (5)
40 (63) (5)
50
50
[O-0,3s-CO-15s-CO]
Opening time
[ms]
33 ... 60
33 ... 60
Arcing time
[ms]
10 ... 15
10 ... 15
Total breaking time
[ms]
43 ... 75
43 ... 75
Closing time
[ms]
60 ... 80
60 ... 80
Maximum
H [mm]
680
680
680
680
overall
W [mm]
653
653
653
653
dimensions
D [mm]
742
742
742
742
210
210
210
210
[kg]
125
125
125
125
000047
000047
000047
000047
Weight
Tropicalization
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
40
1VCD
[C]
- 5 ... + 40
- 5 ... + 40
IEC: 60068-2-30, 60721-2-1

IEC: 60694
Rated current guaranteed with withdrawable circuit-breaker installed in switchgear with air temperature of 40C
The value and duration of the short-time withstand current depend on the switchgear. Please see the specific catalogues of the UniSwitch and UniMix switchgear
The wheels for activating the top shutter of the UniSwitch switchgear (CBW unit) are mounted and adjusted by the manufacturer of the UniSwitch switchgear
The wheels for activating the top shutter of the UniMix switchgear (P1/E unit) are available on request
The values in brackets refer to 12 kV rated voltage.
2
Withdrawable circuit-breaker for UniSwitch switchgear (CBW type unit) and UniMix
switchgear (P1/E type unit)
Ur
Isc
kV
kA
24
16
20
25
16
20
25

UniSwitch CBW
P=210
u/l=310
=35
UniMix P1/E
P=210
u/l=310
=79
630 (1)
630 (1)
1250 (1)
1250 (1)
630
630
630
1250
1250
1250
VD4/US 24.06.16 p210

VD4/US 24.06.20 p210
VD4/US 24.06.25 p210
VD4/US 24.12.16 p210
VD4/US 24.12.20 p210
VD4/US 24.12.25 p210
Notes
(1) Isc 25 kA at 12 kV
u/l = Distance between top and bottom terminal
= Diameter of the isolating contacts
Standard fittings of withdrawable circuit-breakers for UniSwitch e UniMix

switchgear
closing pushbutton
opening pushbutton
operation counter
Note: with the group of ten auxiliary contacts supplied as standard and the maximum number of electrical
applications, three break contacts (signalling circuit-breaker open) and four make contacts (signalling
circuit-breaker closed) are available.

isolating contacts
cord with connector (plug only) for auxiliary circuits, with striker pin which does not allow
the plug to be inserted into the socket if the rated current of the circuit-breaker is different
from the rated current of the panel
racking-in/out lever (the quantity must be defined according to the number of pieces of
apparatus ordered)
locking electromagnet in the truck. This prevents the circuit-breaker being racked into the
panel with the auxiliary circuits disconnected (plug not inserted in the socket).
41
Optional accessories
The accessories identified with the same number are alternative to each other.
1 Shunt opening release (-MO1)
This allows remote opening control of the apparatus. The release can operate
both in direct and alternating current. This release is suitable for both instantaneous and permanent service. In the case of instantaneous service, the
minimum current impulse time must be 100 ms.
Checking functionality and continuity is only possible using the STU
device (accessory 21).
Characteristics
Un: 24 - 30 - 48 - 60 - 110 - 125 - 220 - 250 V
Un: 24 - 48 - 60 - 110 - 120...127 - 220...240 - V ~ 50 Hz
Un: 110 - 120 - 127 - 220 - 240 - V ~ 60 Hz
Operating limits:
70 110 % Un
Power on inrush (Ps):
DC 200 W; AC = 200 VA
Inrush duration:
approx. 100 ms
Continuous power (Pc):
DC = 5 W; AC = 5 VA
Opening time:
40...60 ms
Closing time:
40...80 ms
Insulation voltage:
2500 V 50 Hz (for 1 min)
2 Additional shunt opening release (-MO2)

Like the shunt opening release described above, this allows remote opening
control of the apparatus and can be supplied by a circuit completely separate
from the release (-MO1).
It keeps all the electrical and operating characteristics of the shunt opening
release.
3 Opening solenoid (-MO3)
The opening solenoid (-MO3) is a special release with demagnetisation.
It is located in the operating mechanism (in the left side piece) and is not
alternative to the additional shunt opening release (-MO2).
Not available for 40 and 50 kA circuit-breakers.
Should the application of this accessory be required, specify the
request at the time of order since subsequent application by the
customer is not possible.
4 Shunt closing release (-MC)
This allows remote closing control of the apparatus.
The release can operate both in direct and alternating current.
This release is suitable both for instantaneous and permanent service.
In the case of instantaneous service, the minimum current impulse time must
be 100 ms. The permanently supplied release carries out the electrical antipumping function.
It keeps all the electrical and operating characteristics of the shunt opening
release.
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2
5
Undervoltage release (-MU)
The undervoltage release opens the circuit-breaker when there is notable

lowering or lack of its power supply. It can be used for remote trip (by means of
normally closed type pushbuttons), lock on closing or to control the voltage in
the auxiliary circuits.
The circuit-breaker can only close with the release supplied (the closing lock is
made mechanically).
The release can operate both in direct and alternating current.
The undervoltage release is available in the following versions:
5A Undervoltage release with power supply branched on the supply side.
5B Undervoltage release with electronic time delay - KT (0.5 - 1 - 1.5 - 2 - 3s)
(power supply branched on the supply side). This device is set at 0.5s (for
adjustment, please see the Electric Circuit Diagram chapter).
Characteristics
Un: 24 - 30 - 48 - 60 - 110 - 125 - 220 - 250 V
Un: 24 - 48 - 60 - 110 - 120 - 127 - 220...240 V ~ 50 Hz
Un: 110 - 120...127 - 220...240 V ~ 60 Hz
Operating limits:
circuit-breaker opening: 35-70% Un

circuit-breaker closing: 85-110% Un
DC 200 W; AC = 200 VA
Inrush duration
about 100 ms
DC = 5 W; AC = 5 VA
Opening time:
30 ms
Insulation voltage:
2500 V 50 Hz (for 1 min)
Electronic time delay device (-KT)

The electronic time delay device must be mounted externally in relation to the
circuit-breaker. It allows release trip delay with established and adjustable
times.
The use of the undervoltage release is recommended in order to prevent trips
when the power supply network of the release may be subject to cuts or
voltage drops of short duration.
If it is not supplied, circuit-breaker closing is disabled.
The time delay device must be combined with an undervoltage release for d.c.
Rated voltage of the undervoltage release must be within the selected range of
working of the time-delay device.
Characteristics of the time-delay device
Un: 24...30 - 48 - 60 - 110...127 - 220...250 V
Un: 48 - 60 - 110...127 - 220...240 - V ~ 50/60 Hz
Adjustable opening time (release + time delay device): 0.5-1-1.5-2-3 sec
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Undervoltage release mechanical override
This is a mechanical device which allows the undervoltage release trip to be

temporarily excluded.
It is always fitted with electrical signalling.
Should the application of this accessory be required, specify the
request at the time of order since subsequent application by the
customer is not possible.
Circuit-breaker auxiliary contacts (-BB1; -BB2; -BB3)
Electrical signalling of circuit-breaker open/closed can be provided with a set of

15 auxiliary contacts as an alternative to the 10 provided as standard.
Note
With the group of ten auxiliary contacts supplied as standard and the maximum number of
electrical applications, three break contacts (signalling circuit-breaker open) and five make
contacts (signalling circuit-breaker closed) are available.
With the group of 15 auxiliary contacts, according to the electrical applications required,
the following are available:
for fixed circuit-breakers: thirteen auxiliary contacts, differently divided between break contacts and make contacts according to the figure selected of the electrical diagram;
for withdrawable circuit-breakers, since the plug of the auxiliary circuits has a limited number
of poles: five break contacts (signalling circuit-breaker open) and five make contacts (signalling circuit-breaker closed).
Insulation voltage according
660 V a.c.
to VDE 0110 standard. Group C
8000 V d.c.
Rated voltage
24 V ... 660 V
Test voltage
2.5 kV
Rated overcurrent
10 A
Number of contacts
5
Contact run
6 mm ... 7 mm
Activation force
26 N
Resistance
3 m
Storage temperature
20 C ... +120 C
20 C ... +70 C
Contact overtemperature
20 K
Number of cycles
30,000
Unlimited breaking capacity if used with 10 A fuse in series
Electrical characteristics
Un
220 V AC
380 V AC
500 V AC
660 V AC
24 V DC
60 V DC
110 V DC
220 V DC
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Cos = 0.7
Cos = 0.7
Cos = 0.7
Cos = 0.7
Time
constant
1 ms
15 ms
50 ms
200 ms
1 ms
15 ms
50 ms
200 ms
1 ms
15 ms
50 ms
200 ms
1 ms
15 ms
50 ms
200 ms
Rated
current
2.5 A
1.5 A
1.5 A
1.2 A
Breaking
capacity
25 A
15 A
15 A
12 A
10 A
10 A
8A
6A
8A
6A
5A
4A
6A
4A
2A
1A
1.5 A
1A
0.75 A
0.5 A
12 A
12 A
10 A
7.7 A
10 A
8A
6A
5.4 A
8A
5A
4.6 A
2.2 A
2A
1.4 A
1.2 A
1A
2
8
Transient contact (-BB4)
Transient contact with momentary closing during circuit-breaker opening.

Indication is not given when local manual opening is commanded.
Position contact (-BT3)
This contact is used, together with the locking magnet in the operating mechanism (-RL1) to prevent remote closing during traverse into the unit.
It is only supplied for the withdrawable version circuit-breakers for UniGear
ZS1type switchgear and PowerCube modules.
In the UniGear ZS1 type switchgear, it is not supplied when the transmitted
contacts in the truck are required (-BT1; -BT2).
9
10 Transmitted contacts in the truck (-BT1; -BT2)
10
Transmitted contacts of the withdrawable circuit-breaker (installed in the circuitbreaker truck - only for VD4/P withdrawable circuit-breaker).
These contacts are either in addition or as an alternative to the position
contacts (for signalling circuit-breaker racked out) located in the unit. They also
carry out the function of the position contact (-BT3).
11 Motor operator (-MS)

This carries out automatic charging of the circuit-breaker operating mechanism
closing spring. After circuit-breaker closing, the geared motor immediately
recharges the closing springs.
In the case of a power cut or during maintenance work, the closing spring can
be charged manually in any case (by means of the special crank handle
incorporated in the operating mechanism).
There are 2 versions of motor operator:
for circuit-breakers with breaking capacities up to 31.5 kA
for circuit-breakers with breaking capacity of 40 kA
for circuit-breakers with breaking capacity of 50 kA.
Characteristics
Un:
Un:
Operating limits:
Rated power (Pn):
Inrush duration:
Charging time:
Insulating voltage:
24...30 - 48...60 - 110...130 - 220...250 V

100...130 - 220...250 V ~ 50/60 Hz
85 110 % Un
31,5 kA
40 kA
DC 500 W; AC = 500 VA
DC=900 W; AC=900 VA
DC = 200 W; AC = 200 VA
DC=350 W; AC=350 VA
0.2 s
0.2 s
4-5 s
5-6 s
2500 V 50 Hz (for 1 min)
2500 V 50 Hz (for 1 min)
45
12 Contact for signalling closing spring charged/discharged (-BS2)

This consists of a microswitch which allows remote signalling of the state of the
circuit-breaker operating mechanism closing pring.
The contact is available in the following versions:
contact open: signalling spring charged
contact closed: signalling spring discharged.
Protections and locks

Various mechanical and electromechanical locking and protection devices are available.
13 Opening and closing pushbutton protection

The protection only allows the opening and closing pushbuttons to be operated
using a special tool.
14 Opening and closing pushbutton padlock

The device allows the opening and closing pushbuttons to be locked using a
maximum of three padlocks (not supplied): 4 mm.
15 Key lock in open position

The lock is activated by a special circular lock.
Different keys (for a single circuit-breaker) are available, or the same keys (for
several circuit-breakers).
16 Locking magnet on the operating mechanism (-RL1)

This only allows activation of the operating mechanism when the lock is
energized.
16
46
Characteristics
Un:
Un:
Operating limits:
Inrush duration:
24 - 30 - 48 - 60 - 110 - 132 - 220 - 250 V

48 - 60 - 110 - 120...127 - 220...240 V~ 50/60 Hz
85 110 % Un
DC 250 W; AC = 250 VA
DC = 5 W; AC = 5 VA
150 ms
2
17 Locking magnet on the truck (-RL2)
Compulsory accessory for the withdrawable versions for UniGear ZS1
switchgear and PowerCube modules, to prevent circuit-breaker racking into the
switchgear with the auxiliary circuit plug disconnected.
The plug realises the anti racking-in lock for different rated current (by means of
special pins).
17
Note: on request, a specific version for the circuit-breakers for ZS8.4 switchgear is
available.
Characteristics
Un:
24 - 30 - 48 - 60 - 110 - 125 - 127 - 132 - 220 - 240 V
Un:
24 - 30 - 48 - 60 - 110 - 125 - 127 - 220 - 230...240 V~ 50/60 Hz
Operating limits:
85 110 % Un
DC 250 W; AC = 250 VA
Continuous power (Pc)
DC = 5 W; AC = 5 VA
Inrush duration:
150 ms
18 Interlock for fixed circuit-breaker

Device for fixed circuit-breakers which are converted into withdrawable ones by
the customer. It allows a mechanical lock to be made, by the customer, which
prevents racking-out/in with the circuit-breaker closed.
19 Racking-in interlock
This device prevents the switchgear door being opened with the circuit-breaker
racked-in. It is only provided for circuit-breakers used in UniGear ZS1
switchgear and PowerCube modules, fitted with special striker on the switchgear.
20 Motorised truck (-MT) (only for withdrawable version circuit-breakers

for UniGear ZS1 and ZS8.4 switchgear)
This allows remote racking in and out of the circuit-breaker in the switchgear.
Note: for VD4/P 24 kV circuit-breakers, this accessory is only available for the 630 A 1250 A types with 210 mm horizontal pole centre distance.
Characteristics
Un:
110 - 220 V
Operating limits:
85 110 % Un
Nominal power (Pn):
40 W
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2
21 Device for monitoring the functions and continuity of the shunt

opening/closing releases (STU Shunt Test Unit)
Due to the particular construction of these releases, monitoring the functions of
the shunt closing (-MC) and opening (-MO1, -MO2) releases is not possible
with dedicated relays (e.g. TCS Test Control Supervision, CCC Control Coil
Continuity) or with the REF control and protection unit. The only device able to
carry out monitoring of the functions is the STU device. Should you want to
carry out this monitoring using devices other than STU, please contact us.
This device can be used combined with the shunt opening release (-MO1; MO2) or with the shunt closing release (-MC) to check their functionality and
continuity.
The control/monitoring Shunt Test Unit allows the continuity of releases with a
rated operating voltage between 24 V and 250 V (AC and DC) to be checked,
as well as the functionality of the electronic circuit of the release.
The continuity check is carried out with a cycle of 20 seconds between one
test and the next.
The unit has optical signals by means of LEDs on the front. In particular, the
following information is given:
POWER ON: power supply present
(-MO) TESTING: test being carried out
TEST FAILED: indication after a failed test or lack of auxiliary power supply
ALARM: indication after three failed tests.
Two relays and a changeover device are available on board the unit, which
allow remote indication of the two events:
failure of a test (resetting takes place automatically when the alarm is over)
failure of three tests (resetting only takes place by means of manual - RESET
- from the front of the unit).
Furthermore, a manual RESET push-button is located on the front of the unit.
Characteristics
Un:
48
24 ... 250 V AC/DC
Maximum interrupted current:
6A
Maximum interrupted voltage:
250 V AC
3
Resistance to vibrations
50
Tropicalization
50
Altitude
50
Anti-pumping device
51
Environmental protection programme
51
PR512 protection device
51
Spare parts
52
49
Resistance to vibrations
VD4 circuit-breakers are unaffected by mechanically generated vibrations.
For the versions approved by the naval registers,
please contact us.
Tropicalization
VD4 circuit-breakers are manufactured in compliance with the strictest regulations regarding use in
hot-humid-saline climates.
All the most important metal components are
treated against corrosive factors according to UNI
EN 12500 Standards environmental class C.
Galvanisation is carried out in accordance with UNI
ISO 2081 Standards, classification code Fe/Zn 12,
with a thickness of 12x10-6 m, protected by a
conversion layer mainly consisting of chromates in
compliance with the UNI ISO 4520 Standard.
These construction characteristics mean that the
whole VD4 series of circuit-breakers and its
accessories comply with climate graph 8 of the IEC
60721-2-1 and IEC 60068-2-2 (Test B: Dry Heat /
IEC 60068-2-30 (Test Db: Damp Heat, cyclic)
Standards.
Example
Installation altitude 2000 m
Operation at the rated voltage of 12 kV
Withstand voltage at power frequency 28 kV rms
Impulse withstand voltage 75 kVp
Ka factor obtained from graph = 1.13.
Considering the above parameters, the apparatus
will have to withstand (under test and at zero
altitude, i.e. at sea level):
withstand voltage at power frequency equal to:
28 x 1.13 = 31.6 kVrms
impulse withstand voltage equal to:
75 x 1.13 = 84.7 kVp.
From the above, it can be deduced that for installations at an altitude of 2000 m above sea level, with
12 kV service voltage, apparatus must be provided
with 17.5 kV rated voltage, characterised by
insulation levels at power frequency of 38 kVrms
with 95 kVp impulse withstand voltage.
Altitude
The insulating property of air decreases as the
altitude increases, therefore this must always be
taken into account for external insulation of the
apparatus (the internal insulation of the interrupters
does not undergo any variations as it is
guaranteed by the vacuum).
The phenomenon must always be taken into
consideration during the design stage of the
insulating components of apparatus to be installed
over 1000 m above sea level.
In this case a correction coefficient must be
considered, which can be taken from the graph on
the next page, built up on the basis of the indications in the IEC 60694 Standards.
The following example is a clear interpretation of
the indications given above.
Graph for determining the Ka correction factor

according to the altitude
H = altitude in metres;
m = value referred to power frequency and the lightning
impulse withstand voltages and those between
phases.
50
Ka = e m (H 1000)/8150
(IEC 60071-2)
3
Anti-pumping device
The EL operating mechanism of VD4 circuitbreakers (in all versions) is fitted with a mechanical
anti-pumping device which prevents re-closing due
to either electrical or mechanical commands.
Should both the closing command and any one of
the opening commands (local or remote) be active
at the same time, there would be a continuous
succession of opening and closing commands.
The anti-pumping device avoids this situation,
ensuring that each closing operation is only
followed by an opening operation and that there is
no other closing operation after this. To obtain a
further closing operation, the closing command
must be released and then re-launched.
Furthermore, the anti-pumping device only allows
circuit-breaker closure if the following conditions are
present at the same time:
operating mechanism spring fully charged
opening pushbutton and/or shunt opening
release (-M01/-M02) not activated
circuit-breaker open.
Environmental protection programme
PR512 protection device
VD4 circuit-breakers are manufactured in accordance with the ISO 14000 Standards (Guidelines for
environmental management).
The production processes are carried out in
compliance with the Standards for environmental
protection in terms of reduction in energy consumption as well as in raw materials and production of
waste materials. All this is thanks to the medium
voltage apparatus manufacturing facility environmental management system.
Assessment of the environmental impact of the life
cycle of the product, obtained by minimising energy
consumption and overall raw materials of the
product, became a concrete matter during the
design stage by means of targeted selection of the
materials, processes and packing.
This is to allow maximum recycling at the end of the
useful life cycle of the apparatus.
The self-supplied PR512 switchgear protection unit

is available for protection of the installations.
Depending on the version, the PR512 carries out
the following functions:
50-51-50N-51N protection
current measurement with display of the maximum value between phases
dialogue.
For further information
about the PR512, please
consult technical
catalogue 1VCP000055.
51
3
Spare parts
Shunt opening release
Undervoltage release
Time delay device for undervoltage release
Shunt closing release
Spring charging geared motor with electrical signalling of spring charged
Contact signalling geared motor protection circuit-breaker open/closed
Contact signalling closing spring charged/discharged
Transient contact with momentary closing during circuit-breaker opening
Circuit-breaker auxiliary contacts
Locking electromagnet on the operating mechanism
Position contact of the withdrawable truck
Contacts signalling connected/isolated
Opening solenoid
Key lock in open position
Isolation interlock with the door
Protection for opening pushbutton
Protection for closing pushbutton
Locking electromagnet on the withdrawable truck
Set of six isolating contacts.
Ordering
For availability and to order spare parts, please contact our Service department, specifying the circuit-breaker serial number.
52
4
OVERALL DIMENSIONS
Fixed circuit-breakers
54
Withdrawable circuit-breakers for UniGear ZS1 switchgear

and PowerCube modules
60
Withdrawable circuit-breakers for ZS8.4 switchgear
65
Withdrawable circuit-breakers for UniSwitch/UniMix switchgears
71
53
OVERALL DIMENSIONS
VD4
TN
Ur
Ir
Isc
1VCD000050
12
kV
1600 A
20
kA
25
kA
31.5 kA
(*) Fixing interchangeability with previous series

(345 x 400).
VD4
TN
7405
Ur
12
kV
Ir
630 A
1250 A
Isc 16
kA
20
kA
25
kA
31.5 kA
A
VD4
TN
7405
Ur
17.5 kV
Ir
630 A
1250 A
Isc 16
kA
20
kA
25
kA
31.5 kA
(345 x 400).
54
(*)
(*)
4
VD4
TN 7406
Ur
12
kV
Ir
630 A
1250 A
Isc 16
kA
20
kA
25
kA
31.5 kA
VD4
TN 7406
Ur
17.5 kV
Ir
630 A
1250 A
Isc 16
kA
20
kA
25
kA
31.5 kA
(*)
(*)

(345 x 520).
VD4
TN 1VCD003282
Ur
12
kV
17.5 kV
Ir
1250 A
1600 A
Isc 40
kA

(345 x 650).
55
OVERALL DIMENSIONS
VD4
TN
1VCD003285
Ur
12
kV
17.5 kV
Ir
1250 A
1600 A
Isc 40
kA

(345 x 650).
VD4
TN
1VCD000051
Ur
12
kV
Ir
630 A
1250 A
Isc 16
kA
20
kA
25
kA
31.5 kA
VD4
TN
1VCD000051
Ur
17.5 kV
Ir
630 A
1250 A
Isc 16
kA
20
kA
25
kA
31.5 kA
(*) Fixing interchangeability with previous

series (345 x 650).
56
4
VD4
TN 7408
Ur
12
kV
17.5 kV
Ir
1600 A
2000 A
2500 A
Isc 20
kA
25
kA
31.5 kA
VD4
TN 7408
Ur
12
kV
17.5 kV
Ir
2000 A
2500 A
Isc 40
kA

series (345 x 650).
VD4
TN 7407
Ur
12
kV
Ir
1600 A
2000 A
2500 A
Isc 20
kA
25
kA
31.5 kA
40
kA
VD4
TN 7407
Ur
17.5 kV
Ir
1600 A
2000 A
Isc 20
kA
25
kA
31.5 kA
40
kA

(345 x 520).
57
OVERALL DIMENSIONS
VD4
TN
7409
Ur
24
kV
Ir
630 A
1250 A
Isc 16
kA
20
kA
25
kA
(*)
(*)

(345 x 520).
VD4
TN
7410
Ur
24
kV
Ir
630 A
1250 A
Isc 16
kA
20
kA
25
kA
(*)
(*)

series (345 x 650).
58
4
VD4
TN 7411
Ur
24
kV
Ir
1600 A
2000 A
2500 A
Isc 16
kA
20
kA
25
kA
(*)
(*)

series (345 x 650).
59
OVERALL DIMENSIONS
Withdrawable circuit-breakers for UniGear ZS1 switchgear and PowerCube modules

VD4/P
TN
7412
Ur
12
Ir
630
1250
Isc 16
20
25
31.5
kV
A
A
kA
kA
kA
kA
VD4/P
TN
7412
Ur
17.5
Ir
630
1250
Isc 16
20
25
31.5
kV
A
A
kA
kA
kA
kA
VD4/W (1)
TN
7420
Ur
12
Ir
630
1250
Isc 16
25
31.5
kV
A
A
kA
kA
kA
VD4/W (1)
TN
7420
Ur
17.5
Ir
630
1250
Isc 16
25
31.5
kV
A
A
kA
kA
kA
(1) Only for PowerCube

modules.
60
4
VD4/P
TN 1VCD003284
Ur
12
kV
17.5 kV
Ir
1250 A
1600 A
Isc 40
kA
VD4/P
TN 1VCD003286
Ur
12
kV
17.5 kV
Ir
1250 A
1600 A
Isc 40
kA
61
OVERALL DIMENSIONS

VD4/P
TN
7415
Ur
12
17.5
Ir
1600
2000
Isc 20
25
31.5
kV
kA
A
A
kA
kA
kA
VD4/P
TN
7415
Ur
12
17.5
Ir
2000
Isc 40
kV
kA
A
kA
VD4/P (1)
TN
7416
Ur
12
17.5
Ir
1600
2000
Isc 20
25
31.5
kV
kA
A
A
kA
kA
kA
VD4/P (1)
TN
7416
Ur
12
17.5
Ir
2000
Isc 40
kV
kA
A
kA
(1) Only for UniGear

ZS1 switchgear.
62
4
VD4/P
TN 7417
Ur
12
17.5
Ir
2500
Isc 20
25
31.5
40
kV
kA
A
kA
kA
kA
kA
VD4/P
TN 7413
Ur
24
Ir
630
1250
Isc 16
20
25
kV
A
A
kA
kA
kA
63
OVERALL DIMENSIONS

VD4/P (1)
TN
7414
Ur
24
Ir
630
1250
Isc 16
20
25
kV
A
A
kA
kA
kA
(1) Only for UniGear ZS1

switchgear.
VD4/P
TN
7418
Ur
24
Ir
1600
2000
2500
Isc 16
20
25
kV
A
A
A (2)
kA
kA
kA
(2) Only for UniGear ZS1

switchgear.
The rated
uninterrupted current
of 2300 A is
guaranteed with
natural ventilation.
The rated
uninterrupted current
of 2500 A is
guaranteed with forced
ventilation.
64
4
VD4/Z8
TN 1VCD000092
Ur
12
kV
Ir
630 A
Isc 20
kA
25
kA
VD4/ZT8
TN 1VCD000093
Ur
12
kV
Ir
630 A
Isc 20
kA
25
kA
65
OVERALL DIMENSIONS

VD4/ZS8
TN
1VCD000091
Ur
12
kV
Ir
630 A
Isc 20
kA
25
kA
VD4/ZS8
TN
1VCD000133
Ur
12
kV
Ir
1250 A
Isc 20
kA
25
kA
66
4
VD4/Z8
TN
1VCD000137
Ur
12
kV
17.5 kA
Ir
630 A
1250 A
Isc 20
kA
25
kA
VD4/ZT8
TN 1VCD000134
Ur
12
kV
17.5 kA
Ir
630 A
1250 A
Isc 20
kA
25
kA
67
OVERALL DIMENSIONS

VD4/ZS8
TN
1VCD000088
Ur
24
kV
Ir
630 A
Isc 16
kA
20
kA
25
kA
VD4/Z8
TN
1VCD000089
Ur
24
kV
Ir
630 A
Isc 16
kA
20
kA
25
kA
68
4
VD4/Z8
TN
1VCD000138
Ur
24
kV
Ir
1250 A
Isc 16
kA
20
kA
25
kA
VD4/ZT8
TN 1VCD000090
Ur
24
kV
Ir
630 A
Isc 16
kA
20
kA
25
kA
69
OVERALL DIMENSIONS

VD4/ZT8
TN
1VCD000136
Ur
24
kV
Ir
1250 A
Isc 16
kA
20
kA
25
kA
VD4/ZS8
TN
1VCD000135
Ur
24
kV
Ir
1250 A
Isc 16
kA
20
kA
25
kA
70
4
Withdrawable circuit-breakers for UniSwitch / UniMix switchgears
VD4/US
TN
1VCD000047
Ur
24
kV
Ir
630 A
1250 A
Isc 16
kA
20
kA
25
kA
71
72
5
Electric diagram for fixed circuit-breakers
74
Electric diagram for withdrawable circuit-breakers
77
Graphic symbols for electric diagrams
82
73
Electric circuit diagram of fixed circuit-breakers (1VCD 400046)

The electric circuit
diagram given in this
sections regards the
fixed circuit-breakers
with breaking capacity
up to 40 kA: code
1VCD 400046.
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75
State of operation represented

The diagrams shows the following conditions:
Circuit-breaker open and connected
Circuits de-energized
Closing springs discharged
Caption
= Reference number of diagram figure
= Circuit-breaker accessories
= SOR Test unit device for supervision of shunt opening release and shunt closing release winding continuity
-MS
= Motor for closing spring charging
-BB1..2-3 = Circuit-breaker auxiliary contacts
-BS1 = Spring-charging motor limit contacts
-BS2 = Limit contacts for signalling closing springs
charged/discharged
-BD
= Enclosure door position contact
-BB4 = Circuit-breaker auxiliary passing contact with
momentary closing during opening.
-BB11 = Contact to interrupt the BB4 signal during the
manual opening operation
-QB
-BM
-SC
= Pushbutton or contact for circuit-breaker closing
-SO
= Pushbutton or contact for circuit-breaker opening
-XB
= Terminal box for the circuit-breaker circuits
-XB2...7= Accessory connectors
-RL1
= Locking magnet. If de-energized, it prevents mechanical closing of the circuit-breaker (it is possible to limit its consumption by connecting a delayed pushbutton in series to enable the operation.)
-MC
= Shunt closing release
-MO1 = First shunt opening release
-MO2 = Second shunt opening release
-MO3 = Opening solenoid for release outside the circuitbreaker
-MU
= Undervoltage release
Incompatibility
The combination of circuits given in the figures below
are not possible on the same circuit-breaker:
32-33-34-35
Selection of the figures

Description
-MS
Spring charging motor
Notes
-MC
-MO1
-MU
Set of 10 circuit-breaker
auxiliary contacts
31
-MO2
-BB1 -BB2
-BB3
Set of 5 extra circuit-breaker auxiliary

contacts 3C/2O
contacts 5C
contacts 2C/3O
contacts 5O
32
33
34
35
-RL1
Locking magnet on operating mechanism

for fixed CB
-BB4
Transient contact
30
-BS2
Contact for signalling closing spring

charged/discharged
26
Opening solenoid for release outside

the circuit-breaker
10
-MO3
76
Figures
Notes
A) The circuit-breaker is only fitted with the accessories
specified in the order acknowledgement. To draw up
the order, please consult the apparatus catalogue.
B) The undervoltage release can be supplied for power
supply branched on the supply side of the circuitbreaker or from an independent source. Circuit-breaker
closing is only possible with the undervoltage release
energized (the lock on closing is made mechanically).
In the case where there is the same power supply for
the closing and undervoltage releases and automatic
circuit-breaker closing is required on return of the
auxiliary voltage, a delay of 50ms must be introduced
between the moment of consent to the undervoltage
release and energization of the shunt closing release.
C) Check the power supply available on the auxiliary
circuit to verify the possibility of starting several motors
for charging the closing springs at the same time. To
prevent excessive consumption the closing springs
must be charged manually before energizing the
auxiliary circuit.
D) The circuit for controlling the shunt opening release
winding continuity must only be used for this purpose.
It is possible to use the Shunt Test Unit device to check
continuity of the winding.
5
Electric circuit diagram of withdrawable circuit-breakers (1VCD 400047)
The electric circuit diagram given in this sections

regards the withdrawable circuit-breakers with
breaking capacity up to 40 kA: code 1VCD 400047.
For circuit-breaker of ZS8.4 switchgears the following
diagrams are available:
1VCD 400080 Standard version
1VCD 400085 version with motorized truck.
77
78
79
State of operation represented

The diagrams shows the following conditions:
Circuit-breaker open and connected
Circuits de-energized
Closing springs discharged
Caption
= Reference number of diagram figure
= Circuit-breaker accessories
= SOR Test unit device for supervision of shunt
opening release and shunt closing release
winding continuity
-MS
= Motor for closing spring charging
-BB1..2-3 = Circuit-breaker auxiliary contacts
-BS1 = Spring-charging motor limit contacts
-BS2 = Limit contact for signalling closing springs
charged/discharged
-BD
= Enclosure door position contact
-BB4 = Circuit-breaker auxiliary passing contact with
momentary closing during opening.
-BB11 = Contact to interrupt the BB4 signal during the
manual opening operation
-BT1 = Contacts for electrical signalling of circuitbreaker in connected position
-BT2 = Contacts for electrical signalling of circuitbreaker in isolated position
-QB
-BM
-BT3
= Circuit-breaker position contact, open during

the circuit-breaker isolation run
-SC
= Pushbutton or contact for circuit-breaker
closing
-SO
= Pushbutton or contact for circuit-breaker
opening
-XB
= Terminal box for the circuit-breaker circuits
-XB
= Connector for the circuit-breaker circuits
-XB2...9 = Accessory connectors
-XB1 = Terminal box in the switchgear (outside the
circuit-breaker)
-RL1 = Locking magnet. If de-energized, it prevents
mechanical closing of the circuit-breaker (it is
possible to limit its consumption by connecting
a delayed pushbutton in series to enable the
operation)
-RL2 = Locking magnet. If de-energized, it prevents
mechanical connection and isolation of the
circuit-breaker (it is possible to limit its
consumption by connecting a delayed
pushbutton in series to enable the operation)
-MC
= Shunt closing release
-MO1 = First shunt opening release
-MO2 = Second shunt opening release
-MO3 = Opening solenoid for release outside the
circuit-breaker
-MU
= Undervoltage release

Description
80
Figures
Notes
-MS
Spring charging motor
-MC
-MO1
-MU
-MO2
-RL2
Locking magnet on the truck
-BB4
Transient contact
30
-BS2
Contact for signalling closing spring charged/discharged
26
-MO3
Opening solenoid for release outside the circuit-breaker
10
5
Set of 10
circuit-breaker
auxiliary
contacts
Set of 5 other
circuit-breaker
auxiliary
contacts
Transmitted
contacts
Position
contact for
withdrawable
circuit-breakers
Locking
magnet on
the operating
mechanism
-BB1 -BB2
-BB3
-BT1 -BT2
-BT3
-RL1
Figures
Notes
31
32
31 / 51
32 / 51
3 / 31 / 51
3 / 32 / 51
4 / 34
4 / 33 / 52
4 / 33
Incompatibility
The circuits given in the figures below cannot be
supplied at the same time in the same circuitbreaker:
3-4
31-32-33-34
4-31-32
3-33-34
31-32-52
33-34-51
51-52
Notes
A) The circuit-breaker is only fitted with the accessories
specified in the order acknowledgement. To draw up
the order, please consult the apparatus catalogue.
B) The undervoltage release can be supplied for power
supply branched on the supply side of the circuitbreaker or from an independent source. Circuit-breaker
closing is only possible with the undervoltage release
energized (the lock on closing is made mechanically).
In the case where there is the same power supply for
the closing and undervoltage releases and automatic
circuit-breaker closing is required on return of the
auxiliary voltage, a delay of 50ms must be introduced
between the moment of consent to the undervoltage
release and energization of the shunt closing release.
4 / 34 / 52
C) Check the power available on the auxiliary circuit to

verify the possibility of starting several motors for
charging the closing springs at the same time. To
prevent excessive consumption the closing springs
must be charged manually before energizing the
auxiliary circuit.
D) The circuit for controlling the shunt opening release
winding continuity must only be used for this purpose. It
is possible to use the Shunt Test Unit device to check
continuity of the winding.
E) The contacts for electrical signalling of circuit-breaker
in the connected and isolated position (-BT1 and -BT2)
shown in fig. 51 or 52 are located in the circuit-breaker
truck
F) When fig. 10 is requested, contact -BB3 31-32
indicated of fig. 32-34 is not available. When fig. 30 is
requested, contact -BB3 53-54 indicated of fig. 32-34 is
not available. When fig. 9 is requested, contact -BB1
43-44 indicated of fig. 31-32-33-34 is not available.
81
5
Graphical symbols for electric diagrams (IEC Standards)
Thermal effect
Mass, frame
Capacitor (general
symbol)
Passing make
contact closing
momentarily during
release
Electromagnetic
effect
Conductors in
shielded cable (two
conductors shown)
Motor
(general symbol)
Closing position
contact (limit
switch)
Timing
Connection of
conductors
Rectifier with two

half-waves (bridge)
Opening position
contact (limit
switch)
Terminal or clamp
Make contact
Power circuit-breaker
with automatic
opening
Key control
Socket and plug

(female and male)
Break contact
Control coil
(general symbol)
Earth
(general symbol)
Resistor
(general symbol)
Change-over break
before make
contact
Lamp
(general symbol)
Pushbutton control
82
1VCP000001 Rev. M - en Technical catalogue 2008.03 (VD4 - 40kA)
The data and illustrations are not binding. We reserve the right to make
changes in the course of technical development of the product.
ABB S.p.A.
Power Products Division
Unit Operativa Sace-MV
Via Friuli, 4
I-24044 Dalmine
Tel: +39 035 395 111
Fax: +39 035 395 874
E-mail: [email protected]
Internet://www.abb.it
ABB AG
Calor Emag Medium Voltage Products
Oberhausener Strasse 33
Petzower Strasse 8
D-40472 Ratingen
D-14542 Glindow
Phone: +49(0)2102/12-1230, Fax: +49(0)2102/12-1916
E-mail: [email protected]
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Medium voltage vacuum circuit-breakers

Quenching principle of ABB interrupters

General characteristics of the complete VD4 series

Environmental Management System

Health and Safety Management System

In any case, on separation of the contacts an

Vacuum interrupter embedded in resin pole

Vacuum interruption technique

Vacuum interrupter embedded in the resin poles

Interrupter protected against shocks, dust and humidity

Operation under different climatic conditions

Stored energy operating mechanism with anti-pumping device

Fixed and withdrawable version

Sturdiness and reliability

Tie-rod spring fork

Circuit-breaker racking in and racking out with door closed

The operating mechanism is of simple conception

The low speed of the contacts, together with the

The operating mechanism and the poles are fixed

Quenching principle of ABB interrupters

Vacuum arc diffuse or contracted

The spiral geometry of ABB vacuum interrupter contacts

The VD4 circuit-breakers are available in the

The VD4 circuit-breakers comply with the IEC

Schematic diagram of the transition from a diffuse arc to a contracted

Development of current and voltage trends during a single phase vacuum

Individual tests: insulation of the main circuits

Radial magnetic field contact arrangement

The locking devices have been studied to prevent

Highly reliable operating mechanisms thanks to a low number of

Open/closed auxiliary contacts

General characteristics of the complete VD4 series (*)

Rated normal current

Rated short-circuit current

Rated short-time withstand current

Rated short-circuit duration

Circuit-breaker with eat sink 616 mm (2500A)

Fixed / withdrawable version

The VD4 series of vacuum

UniGear ZS1 Switchgear

PR512 protection unit

Environmental Management System

Health and Safety Management System

General characteristics of fixed circuit-breakers

Types of fixed version circuit-breakers available

General characteristics of withdrawable circuit-breakers

Types of withdrawable circuit-breakers available

General characteristics of withdrawable circuit-breakers

Types of withdrawable circuit-breakers available

General characteristics of withdrawable circuit-breakers

Types of withdrawable circuit-breakers available

CIRCUIT-BREAKER SELECTION AND ORDERING

Rated insulation voltage

Rated normal current (40 C)

Rated breaking capacity

[O-0.3 s-CO-15 s-CO]

Total breaking time

Pole centre distance P [mm]