Circuit Breaker LTB D 72.

5 - 170 kV
FSA spring operating mechanisms
For single-pole operation

LTB D - proven design

LTB D circuit breakers with the ABB AutoPufferTM interrupter and spring operating
mechanisms have been reliably serving utilities
around the world since 1991. Over 20,000 units
have been delivered to over 120 countries with
an excellent record of performance.
The LTB D is designed for system voltages 72.5 170 kV
and rated for breaking current of 40 kA. LTB D is one
member of the extensive and proven ABB SF6 circuit
breaker family, which covers the voltage range from 72.5
up to 800 kV and for breaking capabilities up to 80 kA.
The LTB D for single pole operation has been optimized
using the well proven FSA 1 spring operating mechanism
in compliance with the major international standards
including IEC and ANSI.

Design

The three poles of the circuit breaker are mounted on a

pole beam, supported by a two column frame. Each pole
is equipped with its own spring operating mechanism
of trip-free design, containing both closing and tripping
springs. The operating mechanisms are mechanically
identical. Operational controls are centralized in the
centre mechanism and cabling between mechanisms
is factory installed and tested prior to delivery. Minimum
adjustment of the circuit breaker is required during site
assembly.
The circuit breaker poles are identical sealed, single
pressure, SF6 units, including breaking unit and hollow
post insulators and mechanism housings. The poles are
connected by factory installed SF6 gas piping connected
to a central manifold block for site filling and SF6 density
monitoring. ABBs well proven double nitrile rubber static
and dynamic seal designs ensure a maximum SF6 leak
rate of less than 0.5% per year.

Simply reliable, fully functional

ABBs more than 100 years experience in the delivery of

HV circuit breakers worldwide guarantees our customers
can easily specify what they require and be assured of
receiving their circuit breakers on time and to the high
quality expected and guaranteed by ABB. The LTB D
single-pole operated design can be specified by rated
voltage, insulator type, phase distance, control voltage
and pre-engineered flexible range of control functions.

Main features and advantages

Low energy, arc-assisted Auto-puffer interrupter
High dielectric strength and electrical endurance from
optimized contact system design (IEC class C2)
Proven nitrile rubber double sealing systems
Available with porcelain (brown or grey) or silicone
rubber composite insulators
Trip-free, cam disc, spring operating mechanisms
(IEC class M2)
Vibration proof, multi-stage operating latches with low
operating power
High seismic withstand capability (0.5 g) due to optimized support design
Mechanically connected circuit breaker position and
spring charge status indicators
Full functional module based controls design providing ease of specification and security of delivery and
performance
Factory installed and tested cabling. No site cabling
installation required between operating mechanisms
Modular component design, allowing rigorous, staged
and complete factory testing and minimum spare
parts inventory
Optimized packing and delivery arrangement to ensure transport safety and simple, rapid installation
Integrated Central Control Cubicle, CCC

Installation in less than one day

The functionally modular design, delivered fully tested from ABB allows the complete circuit breaker to be installed
and ready for use within one day. Minimum adjustment of the circuit breaker is required during installation on site
commissioning.

1. Delivery

Case 1: Welded support frame

Case 2: Circuit breaker poles

Case 3: Operating mechanisms, mounted on pole

beam with preterminated interphase cabling

2. Install support frames on foundation

(30 minutes)

3. Bolt pole beam to support frames

(30 minutes)

Foundation

Foundation

Note! Installation times are indicative only and subject to work by suitably trained personnel with appropriate tools. All
site works must be carried out in accordance with local laws, safety regulations and relevant ABB product information
manual delivered with the circuit breaker.

Installation in less than one day

4. Install poles on pole beam
(75 minutes)

5. Install substation cabling and HV

connections (180 minutes)

6. SF6 gas filling (45 minutes)

7. Site commissioning tests (60 minutes)

Electrical controls pre-engineered functional modules

for operational security
All interphase controls of the circuit breaker are completed in the ABB factory. No site cabling is required, ensuring
fast and error free installation. All main circuit functions have been developed into pre-engineered modules that
provide the user with simplicity of ordering and security of function. The standardized circuit and wiring design enables
a high degree of automated quality control in the production of the circuit breaker.
Cabling is terminated using positive clip lock, vibration proof plug connections. All internal cabling is indelibly marked
with unique cable numbers. Interphase cables have halogen free compound insulation, UV resistant sheaths and
overlapped copper tape screens. Separate gland plate provided for substation cable entry. Well spaced, vertically
mounted terminal blocks provided in central operating mechanism for connection of substation control and signalling
cables.

Circuits

Auxiliary
contacts

SF6 density
monitor
Two level:
Refill/
Blocking

Spring
limit
switch

Antipump
relay

Control
selector switch
Local / Remote
/ Disconnected

Local
operation
selection
Single-/
Three-pole
operation

Trip / Close
local switch

Close

Standard

Standard

Standard

Standard

Standard

Standard

Standard

Trip 1

Standard

Standard

Standard

Standard

Standard

Trip 2

Standard

Standard

Standard

Standard

Standard

Motor

Device
description

Standard

7+7
- Rotary
wiping
action
- Double
break

1+1

1+1

Normally
closed
contacts.
Temperature
compensated.
MPa abs.

1+1

1+1

Rotary,
padlockable

Rotary

Standard

Optional

Optional

Rotary,
spring return

Option

Control voltage

110 - 125 VDC

220 - 250 VDC

Motor voltage

110 - 125 VDC

220 - 250 VDC

220 VAC

120 VAC

Heater and auxiliary voltage

Power
outlet
earth fault
MCB
(RCD)

Standard

Heater and
auxiliaries
70 W continuous
140 W thermostat
controlled
Signalling

MCB

220 VAC

120 VAC

Additional options
Undervoltage relay
Pole discrepancy
Spring charge failure monitoring
Door switch activated internal lamp
Preparation for trip circuit supervision

Technical data according to IEC

General
Circuit breaker type

LTB

Type of operation

1-pole operation

Number of poles

72.5 D1/B

145 D1/B

170 D1/B

Porcelain (brown-standard / grey - option)

mm/kV

25 or 31

Composite silicone rubber (option)

mm/kV

25

-30 to +40 (Lower or higher on request)

Operating temperature
Seismic withstand

0.2 - 0.5 g

Ratings and guaranteed performance in accordance with IEC 62271-100

Rated voltage

kV

72.5

145

170

to earth

kVpeak

325

650

750

across the open circuit-breaker

kVpeak

325

650

750

kV

140

275

325

kV

140

275

325

Rated insulation level

Lightning impulse withstand voltage

Power frequency withstand voltage

to earth, dry
across the open circuit-breaker, dry
Rated frequency

Hz

50/60

Rated normal current

3150

Rated short-circuit breaking current

kA

40

First-pole-to-clear factor
Rated short-circuit making current

1.5
kApeak

Rated operating sequence

Rated duration of short-circuit current (40 kA)

100
O-0.3 s-CO-3 min-CO

Opening time

ms

28-35

Break time

ms

50

Closing time

ms

70

Capacitive current switching

Class

C2

Mechanical endurance

Class

M2

Type

FSA1

Operating mechanism
Motor operated spring closing mechanism
Degree of protection

IP55

Power required at rated supply voltage by

Closing coil

500

Opening coil

500

Motor

740

70

Heating elements, continuously

Heating elements, connected by thermostat

140

Number of spare auxiliary contacts

Normally open

Number of spare auxiliary contacts

Normally closed

Mass of breaker module excl. operating mechanism

(porcelain / polymer insulators)

kg

3 x 300 / 3 x 130

Operating mechanism

kg

177 + 142 x 2

Masses and dimensions

Dimensions and shipping data LTB D

LTB D1/B Two-column stand,
Single-pole operation
Rated Voltage: 72.5 - 170 kV
Dimensions (mm)
Rated
Voltage
72.5 kV
145 kV
170 kV

4647
5197
5808

1164
1164
1475

670
1220
1520

3280
3830
4130

1750
1750
1750

4189
4189
4189

Rated
Voltage
72.5-170 kV

2501*
2946
*) Standard
**) Other dimensions can be provided

Available dimensions for phase distances

and heights to lowest part of insulator (mm)
Rated
Voltage
72.5 kV
145 kV
170 kV

1750*
1750*
1750*

2000
2000
2000

3529

Dimensions between stands. Centre to centre (mm)

Phase distance
1500
-

Height to lowest part of insulator **

2500
2500
2500

Phase distance
1500
1750
2000

Stand distance
1500
2000
2530

2500

2530

*) Standard

267

C
A

1. Central control cubicle

2. SF6 density monitor

707

580

2000

2501

2140

Legend:

574

1162

3. CB position indication
spring charge indication
4. Manual spring charge
handle access

756

Shipping data (three packages per circuit breaker)

Type

Circuit breaker poles

Support structure

Pole-beam with operating mechanism

Dimension
(m)

Gross weight (kg)

Porcelaine/Composite

Dimension
(m)

Gross weight
(kg)

Dimension
(m)

Gross weight
(kg)

LTB 72.5 D1/B

3.26 x 1.78 x 0.72

1130 / 710

2.17 x 0.90 x 0.53

370

4.41 x 1.11 x 2.25

1100

LTB 145 D1/B

3.26 x 1.78 x 0.72

1250 / 740

2.17 x 0.90 x 0.53

370

4.41 x 1.11 x 2.25

1100

LTB 170 D1/B

3.90 x 1.78 x 0.72

1500 / 840

2.17 x 0.90 x 0.53

370

4.41 x 1.11 x 2.25

1100

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E-mail: circuit.breakers@se.abb.com
Internet: http://www.abb.com

NOTE! ABB AB is working continuously to improve the

products. We therefore reserve the right to change designs,
dimensions and data without prior notice.

Copyright 2007 ABB, All right reserved. Publication 1HSM 9543 22-10en, Circuit Breaker LTB D 72.5 - 170 kV with spring operating mechanism FSA, Edition 1, 2007-08. Print: www.henningsons.se

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