Electrical Installation Guide

Metal-Clad Switchgear—VacClad-W—Medium-Voltage
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April 2017
Sheet 05001
Metal-Clad Switchgear—
VacClad-W—Medium-Voltage
Drawout Vacuum Breakers
Contents i
Metal-Clad Vacuum Breaker Switchgear—VacClad-W—Medium-Voltage
General Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.1-1 ii
5 and 15 kV Switchgear—36.00-Inch Wide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.1-4
5 kV Switchgear—26.00-Inch Wide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.1-8 1
27 kV Switchgear—36.00-Inch Wide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.1-9
38 kV Switchgear—42.00-Inch Wide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.1-10
Arc-Resistant Switchgear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.2-1
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Partial Discharge Sensing and Monitoring for Switchgear . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.3-1
Integral Motorized Remote Racking Option (VC-W MR2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.3-5 3
Technical Data. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.4-1
Circuit Breakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.4-1 4
Switchgear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.4-13
Standard Metal-Clad Switchgear Assembly Ratings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.4-15
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Arc-Resistant Switchgear Assembly Ratings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.4-16
Surge Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.4-17
Control Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.4-23
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Control Schematics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.4-25
Relays—Device Numbers, Type and Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.4-27 7
Main-Tie-Main Arrangements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.4-29
Layout Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.5-1 8
5 and 15 kV (Standard Metal-Clad) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.5-1
27 kV (Standard Metal-Clad) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.5-13
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38 kV (Standard Metal-Clad) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.5-18
5 and 15 kV (Arc-Resistant Metal-Clad) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.5-21
27 kV (Arc-Resistant Metal-Clad) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.5-33 10
38 kV (Arc-Resistant Metal-Clad) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.5-37
Arc Exhaust Chamber (Plenum) Room Layouts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.5-41 11
Transfer Switches—Medium-Voltage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . See Tab 12
Specifications 12
See Eaton’s Product Specification Guide, available on CD or on the Web.
CSI Format: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1995 2010
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5.1-1
April 2017 Drawout Vacuum Breakers
Sheet 05 003
General Description
Application Description i
Eaton’s VacClad-W metal-clad
switchgear with Type VCP-W vacuum
breakers provides centralized control ii
and protection of medium-voltage
power equipment and circuits in
industrial, commercial and utility 1
installations involving generators,
motors, feeder circuits, and transmis-
sion and distribution lines. 2
VacClad-W switchgear is available in
maximum voltage ratings from 4.76 kV 3
through 38 kV, and interrupting ratings
as shown below. VacClad-W offers a
total design concept of cell, breaker 4
and auxiliary equipment, which can be
assembled in various combinations to
satisfy user application requirements. 5
Two-high breaker arrangements
are standard up to 15 kV. One-high
arrangements can be furnished 6
when required.
Ratings 7
Maximum Voltages:
4.76 kV, 8.25 kV, 15 kV, 27 kV, 38 kV 8
Typical Indoor Assembly with a Breaker Withdrawn on Rails (Arc Resistant Switchgear)
Interrupting Ratings:
4.76 kV: Up to 63 kA 9
8.25 kV: Up to 63 kA Fixed
15.0 kV: Up to 63 kA Stem
27.0 kV: Up to 40 kA 10
38.0 kV: Up to 40 kA
Continuous Current—Circuit Breakers:
Contacts 11
1200 A, 2000 A, 3000 A (5 and 15 kV)
4000 A Forced cooled (5 and 15 kV) Bellows
1200 A, 2000 A, (27 kV) Shield 12
600 A, 1200 A, 1600 A, 2000 A,
2500 A (38 kV)
3000 A Forced cooled (38 kV) Movable
Stem
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Continuous Current—Main Bus:
1200 A, 2000 A, 3000 A (5 and 15 kV)
Support Gasket Only
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4000 A (5 and 15 kV) (Seal Formed by Bellows)
1200 A, 2000 A, 2500 A, 2700 A (27 kV)
3000 A (27 kV arc resistant)
1200 A, 2000 A, 2500 A (38 kV)
VCP-W Circuit Breaker Cut-Away View of Vacuum Interrupter
(Enlarged to Show Detail)
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3000 A (38 kV arc resistant)
Note: Continuous currents above 4000 A, Advantages 16
contact Eaton. Eaton has been manufacturing metal- given to material quality and maximum
clad switchgear for over 60 years, possible use was made of components
Certifications and vacuum circuit breakers for more proven over the years in Eaton 17
■ UL and CSA listings are available for than 40 years. Tens of thousands of switchgear.
many configurations; consult Eaton Eaton vacuum circuit breakers, used in a Maintenance requirements are
wide variety of applications, have been minimized by the use of enclosed
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setting industry performance standards long-life vacuum interrupters. When
for years. maintenance or inspection is required,
the component arrangements and
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With reliability as a fundamental goal,
Eaton engineers have simplified the drawers allow easy access. The light
VacClad-W switchgear design to mini- weight of the VacClad-W simplifies 20
mize problems and gain trouble-free handling and relocation of the breakers.
performance. Special attention was
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Drawout Vacuum Breakers April 2017
Sheet 05 004
General Description
Standards ■ All VCP-W circuit breakers are hori-

i Eaton’s VacClad-W switchgear meets or Three-Phase zontal drawout design, which pro-
Test Source vides connect, test and disconnect
exceeds ANSI/ IEEE C37.20.2 and (Low Voltage) position. A latch secures the breaker
ii NEMA® SG-5 as they apply to metal- Main Bus
in the connected and disconnected/
clad switchgear. The assemblies also
test position. 5/15/27 kV breakers
conform to Canadian standard CSA®-
can be fully withdrawn on extension
1 C22.2 No. 31-04, and EEMAC G8-3.2.
rails for inspection and maintenance
Type VCP-W vacuum circuit breakers
without the need for a separate lift-
meet or exceed all ANSI and IEEE BKR
ing device. 38 kV circuit breaker is
2 standards applicable to ac high-
designed to roll directly on the floor
voltage circuit breakers rated on
symmetrical current basis. ■ All breaker functions, indicators
and controls are grouped on an
3 Seismic Qualification Shorting Bar easily accessible panel on front of
(Bolted Fault) the breaker
■ Trip-free interlocks prevent moving
4 a closed circuit breaker into or out
Figure 5.1-1. Metal-Clad Switchgear Short-
Circuit and Momentary Withstand Tests of the connected position
5 The short-time current withstand
■ Breaker cannot be electrically or
mechanically closed when in the
Refer to Tab 1 for information on tests demonstrate electrical adequacy intermediate position
of busses and connections against
6 seismic qualification for this and
physical damage while carrying the ■ Closing springs automatically
other Eaton products. discharge before moving the circuit
short-circuit current for a given duration.
The momentary current withstand tests breaker into or out of the enclosure
7 Metal-Clad Switchgear demonstrate the mechanical ade- ■ Breaker frame remains grounded
Compartmentalization quacy of the structure, busses and during levering and in the
connections to withstand electro- connected position
8 Medium-voltage metal-clad switchgear
magnetic forces with no breakage ■ Coding plates are provided to ensure
equipment conforming to C37.20.2 is
a compartmentalized design, wherein of insulation. It should be noted that only correct breaker rating can be
design testing of standard metal-clad installed in cell
9 primary conductors are fully insulated
switchgear does not involve any
for the rated maximum voltage of the ■ Quality Assurance Certificate is
assembly, and all major primary circuit internal arcing faults. included with each circuit breaker
10 components are isolated from each
Features—Vacuum Circuit Breaker ■ Easy-to-see contact erosion indicator
other by grounded metal barriers. is provided as standard on the
This type of construction minimizes ■ High power laboratory tests prove vacuum interrupter moving stem.
11 the likelihood of arcing faults within VCP-W breakers are capable of 50 to Only periodic visual inspection is
the equipment and propagation of 200 full fault current interruptions required to verify that the contacts
fault between the compartments ■ V-Flex (stiff-flexible) current transfer have not worn out
12 containing major primary circuits. from the vacuum interrupter ■ A simple visual means, T-cutout, is
The C37.20.2 metal-clad switchgear moving stem to the breaker primary provided to verify by simple visual
equipment is designed to withstand disconnecting contact is a non- inspection that the loading springs
13 the effects of short-circuit current in sliding/non-rolling design, which are applying proper pressure to the
a bolted fault occurring immediately eliminates maintenance required contacts when the breaker is closed
downstream from the load terminals with the sliding/rolling type transfer ■ Vacuum interrupters with copper-
14 of the switchgear. The bolted fault arrangements. The V-Flex system chrome contacts provide superior
capability is verified by short-time and provides excellent electrical and dielectric strength and very low
momentary short-circuit withstand thermal transfer, and long vacuum chop current
15 current testing on complete switchgear, interrupter life
■ High-strength, high-impact, track-
as well as by fault making (close and ■ Easy inspection and accessibility is resistant glass polyester on 5/15 kV
latch) testing on the switching devices afforded by a front-mounted stored
16 as shown in Figure 5.1-1. energy operating mechanism. The
and cycloaliphatic epoxy on 27/38 kV
is used for primary insulation and
same basic mechanism is used on support as standard
all ratings, which requires a minimum
17 investment in spare parts
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Sheet 05 005
General Description
Type VCP-W Vacuum Circuit Breakers i

Fixed
Glass Polyester
Stem
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Insulator
Front-Accessible Stored
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Vacuum Interrupter Contacts
Energy Mechanism
Pole Unit
Breaker Operations
Bellows
Shield
2
Counter Manual Spring
Charging Port
Breaker Main Contacts
Open/Closed Status Movable 3
Spring Charged/ Stem
Discharged Status
Manual Push-to-Close 4
& Open Pushbuttons Support Gasket Only
(Seal Formed by Bellows)
Type VCP-W 5/15 kV Circuit Breaker Cut-away View of Vacuum Interrupter 5
(Enlarged to Show Detail)
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Primary Pole Unit
Disconnect
Vacuum
Epoxy Primary Interrupter 7
Insulator Disconnect Front-Accessible Located
Stored Energy Inside this
Mechanism Molded 8
Behind this Epoxy
Panel Housing
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Insulation
Shrouds
Control Panel 10
(Breaker
Functions and
Indicators)
Alignment 11
Rollers
Code Plates 12
Secondary Disconnect Breaker Wheel
Type VCP-W 27 kV Circuit
Breaker—Side View
Breaker—Front View
Breaker—Rear View
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Type VCP-W Circuit Breaker—Features 14
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V-Flex System Contact Erosion Indicator T-Cutout
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Drawout Vacuum Breakers—5 & 15 kV (36.00-Inch Wide) April 2017
Sheet 05 006
General Description—Switchgear
Features—Switchgear Circuit Breaker Compartment ■ A silver-plated copper ground

i bus provided on the levering pan
Assembly ■ The mechanism for levering the assembly is engaged by a spring
breaker is a unique cell mounted loaded ground contact on the circuit
ii VacClad is a Metal-Clad Design design. It incorporates all the safety
interlocks to render the breaker
breaker to ensure that the circuit
Eaton’s VacClad switchgear is an breaker remains grounded through-
mechanically and electrically trip- out its travel
integrated assembly of drawout
1 vacuum circuit breakers, bus and
free during the levering procedure
control devices coordinated electri-

cally and mechanically for medium- Type VCP-W Metal-Clad Switchgear Assembly (5/15 kV Shown)
2 voltage circuit protection and control.
The metal-clad integrity provides maxi-
mum circuit separation and safety.
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■ All circuit breakers are equipped
with self-aligning and self-coupling
4 primary and secondary disconnect-
ing devices, and arranged with
a mechanism for moving it
5 physically between connected
and disconnected positions
■ All major primary components, such
6 as circuit breaker, voltage trans-
former, control power transformer,
and buses are completely enclosed
7 and grounded by metal barriers.
A metal barrier in front of the
circuit breaker and auxiliary drawer
8 ensures that, when in the connected
position, no live parts are exposed
by opening the compartment door
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■ Automatic shutters cover primary
circuit elements when the remov-
10 able element is in the disconnected,
test or removed position
■ All primary bus conductors and Front View—Standard (non arc-resistant) Metal-Clad Switchgear
11 connections are insulated with track-
resistant fluidized bed epoxy coating Automatic Steel Shutters
for rated maximum voltage of the
12 assembly
■ Mechanical interlocks are provided
to maintain a proper and safe
13 operating sequence
■ Instruments, meters, relays, second-
ary control devices and their wiring
14 are isolated, where necessary, by MOC & TOC
Secondary
grounded metal barriers from all Disconnect Switch (Optional)
primary circuit elements Under this Cover
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Ground Bus
VacClad is Corona Free Levering Screw Assembly Code Plates
16 Corona emissions within the standard Circuit Breaker Compartment (Arc Resistant Switchgear)
VacClad switchgear assemblies have
been eliminated or reduced to very
17 low levels by special fabrication and
assembly techniques, such as round-
ing and buffing of all sharp copper
18 edges at the joints, employing star Cell Studs
washers for bolting metal barriers,
and using specially crafted standoff
19 insulators for primary bus supports. Front-Accessible CTs
By making switchgear assemblies
corona-free, Eaton has made its Primary
20 standard switchgear more reliable. Insulating Tubes
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Circuit Breaker Compartment Shown with Shutters Opened for Illustration

5.1-5
April 2017 Drawout Vacuum Breakers—5 & 15 kV (36.00-Inch Wide)
Sheet 05 007
Circuit Breaker Compartment ■ Control power transformer drawer is ■ Grounding straps are provided
(Continued) mechanically interlocked with in each drawer to automatically i
the transformer secondary main ground and discharge primary fuses
■ Each circuit breaker compartment breaker that requires the main when the drawer is withdrawn
is provided with steel shutters breaker to be opened, so that ii
(breaker driven) that automatically the primary circuit is disconnected
rotate into position to cover the only under no-load when the drawer
insulating tubes and stationary cell is withdrawn 1
studs to prevent accidental contact
with live primary voltage, when
the breaker is withdrawn from the Type VCP-W Metal-Clad Switchgear Assembly (5/15 kV Shown) 2
connected position
■ Current transformers installed
over the primary insulating tubes, 3
located behind the steel shutters, VT Drawer
are front accessible. Up to four
standard accuracy current trans- 4
Extension Rail
formers can be installed per phase. VT Secondary Fuses
Front accessibility permits adding
or changing the transformers when 5
the unit is de-energized without CTP Drawer
breaking high-voltage connections
and primary insulation CPT Secondary Breaker/
6
■ Code plates ensure that only correct Drawer Interlock
breaker rating can be installed in cell 7
CPT Secondary
Main Breaker
Auxiliary Compartments
5/15 kV VacClad design permits up to Drawout Auxiliaries 8
four auxiliary drawers in one vertical
unit (only two shown in the photo). VT Primary Extension Secondary CPT, Single-Phase Primary
These drawers can be used for installing Fuses Rail Terminals up to 15 kVA Taps 9
voltage or control power transformers,
or primary fuses. Each drawer can also
be configured for use as a battery tray. 10
■ Each auxiliary drawer is a horizontal
drawout design that can be fully 11
withdrawn on extension rails similar
to the breaker, thus allowing front
access to auxiliary equipment 12
to permit easy testing and fuse
replacement
■ A safety shutter (operated by 13
the drawer) is included in each
auxiliary drawer compartment.
It automatically operates when 2 or 3 VTs
CPT Primary
Fuse
Extension
Rail
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the auxiliary drawer is withdrawn
to protect workmen from accidental VT Drawer Shown Fully Withdrawn on Rails CPT Drawer Shown Fully Withdrawn on Rails
contact with the stationary primary 15
contacts Primary Fuse
Grounding Straps
■ Each auxiliary drawer can accom-
modate two voltage transformers,
(Attached to
Cell Frame)
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connected line-to-line (open delta);
three voltage transformers,
connected line-to-ground; or single- Secondary 17
Disconnect Glass Polyester
phase control power transformer up Shutter Barrier
Block
to 15 kVA, 15 kV with their associated
primary fuses. Three-phase control 18
power transformer, or single-phase
transformers larger than 15 kVA
can be fixed mounted within the 19
structure, with their primary fuses
installed in the auxiliary drawer
Drawer to Cell Frame Space Heater
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Ground Contact (Optional for Indoor)
VT/CPT Compartment with VT/CPT Drawer Removed—Inside View 21

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Drawout Vacuum Breakers—5 & 15 kV (36.00-Inch Wide) April 2017
Sheet 05 008
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Rear Compartments Type VCP-W Metal-Clad Switchgear Assembly (5/15 kV Shown)
Rear of each structure is segregated
into main bus and cable compartments Customer’s
Cable Lugs (stress Power Cables
ii by grounded metal barriers, as
required for a given application.
cones not shown)
Access to main bus and power cable Metal Barrier Between

1 connections is provided from the rear Upper and Lower
through removable bolted covers or Compartment
optional rear hinged doors. Cable
2 trough (chimney) is provided to
segregate upper and lower compart-
ment power cables as required.
3 ■ All primary buses (main bus and
line and load runbacks) are 100%
conductivity copper, and insulated
4 for rated maximum voltage of the
assembly by flame retardant, track-
resistant fluidized epoxy coating.
5 The bolted bus joints are silver- or Breaker Shown in the Connected Position
optionally tin-plated for positive
contact and low resistance, with
6 each joint insulated with easily
installed boots. Bus supports
between the adjacent units are
7 made of high-impact, high-strength,
Surge Arresters
(Optional)
track-resistant glass polyester at 5
and 15 kV, and cycloaliphatic epoxy Cable Barrier
8 at 27 and 38 kV
(Chimney)
■ Adequate space is available for Pre-formed Insulating Boots

9 cable termination, bus duct connec- Around Bus Joints
tion, installation of zero sequence
Copper Bus, Insulated with
current transformers, and surge Fluidized Epoxy Coating
10 arresters. In two-high arrangement,
Rear View
power cables for each circuit are
separated by metal barriers
11 ■ A bare copper ground bus is
provided in the rear of each
structure, which extend the
Breaker Shown in the Test/
12 entire length of the switchgear
Disconnected Position
■ All control wiring is isolated from
primary circuit elements by
13 grounded metal-conduit or braided
Main Bus Support
Between Each
metal jacket, with the exception Adjacent Unit
of short lengths of wire such as at
14 instrument transformer terminals Copper Bus,
Silver or
(Optional)
15 Tin Plated
16 Fluidized
Epoxy
Coating
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18 Breaker Shown in the Fully

Withdrawn Position
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Main Bus Details
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5.1-7
April 2017 Drawout Vacuum Breakers—5 & 15 kV (36.00-Inch Wide)
Sheet 05 009
Roll-on-the-Floor Breaker Option i
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VCP-W Direct Roll-in Breaker with
Fixed Wheels
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Roll-on-the-Floor Switchgear Compartment 10

An optional direct roll-in breaker When using a 1200 or 2000 A circuit
designed for use in upper and lower breaker in the lower compartment, the 11
compartment of 5/15 kV indoor and compartment above the breaker can
outdoor walk-in aisle switchgear is be left blank or used of auxiliaries,
available for all 5/15 kV VCP-W, such as VTs or single-phase CPT, or 12
VCP-WC and VCP-WG circuit breakers. primary fuses for three-phase or larger VCP-W Direct Roll-in Breaker with
Breaker is fitted with special wheel kit, than 15 kVA single-phase CPTs. When Swivel Wheels on Front
and compartment interface is modified using 3000 A circuit breaker in the 13
to allow circuit breaker to be rolled lower compartment, the compartment
directly from the floor into the switch- above the breaker is left blank for
gear compartment, or from switchgear ventilation. The design is rated for 14
compartment onto the floor without application in IBC/CBC seismic
a need for external lifting device environment. It can also be supplied
or dolly. The circuit breaker can be with UL or CSA label for certain 15
supplied with all four fixed wheels or ratings. Contact Eaton for ratings
can be supplied with two swivel-type available with UL/CSA label. The
wheels on the front and two fixed overall dimensions of the 5/15 kV 16
wheels on the rear. In 2-high indoor and outdoor walk-in aisle
construction, the roll-on-the-floor structures with the roll-on-the-floor
breaker option is available for breakers breaker option are the same as the 17
in upper or lower compartments, standard structures that use standard
however, removal of upper breaker non roll-on-the-floor circuit breakers.
requires external lifter and lift pan, 18
which are optional accessories.
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Drawout Vacuum Breakers—5 kV (26.00-Inch Wide) April 2017
Sheet 05 010
General Description
i 26.00-Inch (660.4 mm) Wide Application Description 26.00-Inch (660.4 mm) Wide Low
Profile Model
5 kV 250 MVA Switchgear This narrow width VacClad-W MV
In addition to the floor space saving
Metal-Clad switchgear was designed
for use in instances where floor space offered by the standard 26.00-inch
ii requirements would not allow the (660.4 mm) wide model, a further
industry standard 36.00-inch (914.4 mm) saving in the height and depth of the
wide switchgear. Typical applications switchgear is also available. Where
1 include not only new construction height and depths are an issue, such
but also replacement switchgear for as an outdoor powerhouse or in a
mobile power container, the standard
2 installations previously equipped with
26.00-inch (660.4 mm) wide air-break 95.00-inch (2413.0 mm) high unit can
devices. This line of switchgear has also be reduced to an 80.00-inch high
(2032.0 mm), 72.00-inch (1828.9 mm)
3 been used where 5 kV, 1200 A, 250 MVA
deep low profile model. Main bus
applications are commonplace, such as
generator and control applications. rating available in the 80.00-inch
(2032.0 mm) high x 72.00-inch
4 (1828.9 mm) deep low profile model is
Ratings
limited to 1200 A maximum. It is not
The 26.00-inch (660.4 mm) wide switch- compatible in size or location with
5 gear line is designed for use with standard 26.00-inch (660.4 mm)
Eaton’s Type VCPW-ND “Narrow wide or 36.00-inch (914.4 mm)
Design” vacuum circuit breakers rated wide, 95.00-inch (2413.0 mm) high
6 Fully Withdrawn Breaker
4.76 kV, 60 kV BIL, 250 MVA, 1200 A VCP-W units.
maximum, with rated main bus of
1200 or 2000 A. For installations The low profile model is designed
7 requiring 2000 A main breakers with to house breaker over auxiliary or
1200 A feeders, lineups can be built auxiliary over breaker, or auxiliary
with standard 36.00-inch (914.4 mm) over auxiliary. In order to provide
8 wide main breaker cubicles and maximum vertical space for power
26.00-inch (660.4 mm) wide feeders. cable terminations, auxiliary over
breaker configuration should be used
9 Configurations for customer’s top entrance cables,
and breaker over auxiliary configura-
26.00-Inch (660.4 mm) Wide Standard Model tion should be used for customer’s
10 The 26.00-inch (660.4 mm) wide design bottom entrance cables. Auxiliary
is flexible. Available configurations compartments are designed to accom-
include breaker over breaker, one or modate one or two auxiliary drawers.
11 two auxiliary drawers over breaker, That is, up to four auxiliary drawers
breaker over one or two auxiliary can be installed in an auxiliary over
drawers, or up to four auxiliary drawers auxiliary configuration. A set of two
12 in one vertical section. The standard line-to-line or three line-to-ground
Automatic Shutters height and depth are 95.00-inch connected voltage transformers, or a
(2413.0 mm) and 96.25-inch (2444.8 mm) single-phase control power transformer
13 respectively. A breaker over auxiliary, up to 15 kVA can be installed in each
or auxiliary over breaker combination auxiliary drawer. Because of the
can be supplied in reduced depth of reduced depth, control devices cannot
14 86.25-inch (2190.8 mm). The depth be located on breaker compartment
of breaker over breaker combination door. All control devices should be
can also be reduced to 86.25-inch located on the auxiliary compartment
15 (2190.8 mm) if power cables for top doors. Refer to Pages 5.5-11 for
breaker enter from the top and the available configurations, dimensions
cables for bottom breaker enter from and weights.
16 the bottom.
For all 26.00-inch (660.4 mm)
The main bus location and connections wide configurations, multifunction
17 in the standard 95.00-inch (2413.0 mm) microprocessor-based relays and
high 26.00-inch (660.4 mm) wide design meters, such as Eaton’s E-Series
are 100% compatible with standard relays and Power Xpert® meters
18 95.00-inch (2413.0 mm) high 36.00-inch are recommended for reduced
(914.4 mm) wide vertical sections. As a panel space.
Fused PT Drawer result, additions to existing Eaton 5 kV,
19 250 MVA 36.00-inch (914.4 mm) wide
VCP-W installations can be simply
and rapidly performed without costly
20 system modifications and transition
sections. Refer to Pages 5.5-8 and 5.5-9
for available configurations, dimen-
21 sions and weights.

5.1-9
April 2017 Drawout Vacuum Breakers—27 kV (36.00-Inch Wide)
Sheet 05 011
General Description
27 kV Metal-Clad Switchgear ■ Each auxiliary drawer can accom- Epoxy Primary

modate two voltage transformers Insulator Disconnect i
connected line-to-line, or three
Application Description voltage transformers connected
Eaton’s 27 kV nominal metal-clad line-to-ground, which can be with- ii
switchgear is used for applications at drawn for easy maintenance and
system voltages higher than 15 kV, up replacement of primary fuses
to and including 27 kV. It is designed ■ When required by an application, 1
for use with Type VCP-W, horizontal a single-phase control power trans-
drawout vacuum circuit breakers. former up to 37.5 kVA, or a three-phase
control power transformer up to 2
Ratings 45 kVA can be fixed mounted in the
■ Maximum rated voltage: 27 kV rms front bottom compartment, with the
Note: Eaton tested to 28.5 kV. primary fuses in an auxiliary drawer 3
■ BIL withstand: 125 kV peak located in the upper compartment.
When the control power transformer is
■ Maximum symmetrical interrupting: located remotely from the switchgear, 4
16 kA, 22 kA, 25 kA, 40 kA rms but fed through primary fuses located
■ Continuous current: in the switchgear, the fuses are
Circuit breakers—1200 A, 2000 A installed in an auxiliary drawer. The 27 kV VCP-W Circuit Breaker—Side View 5
Switchgear main bus— primary fuse drawer is key interlocked
One-high design: 1200 A, 2000 A with the control power transformer Drawout
Two-high design: 1200 A, 2000 A, secondary main breaker to ensure Auxiliary Drawer 6
2500 A, 2700 A that it is opened first, and transformer
load is disconnected, before the fuse
Features and Configurations drawer can be withdrawn
7
27 kV metal-clad switchgear design ■ 27 kV metal-clad switchgear is available
is an extension of Eaton’s 5 and 15 kV in general purpose, ventilated, indoor 8
VacClad design. It has same footprint or outdoor aisleless type enclosure
and overall space envelop, and it ■ Two-high 27 kV arrangements with
incorporates all features and breaker-over-breaker are available in 9
advantages of the 5 and 15 kV VacClad indoor type enclosure
design, with the exception of some ■ Roll-on-the-floor configurations
modifications required for 27 kV are available 10
application.
■ Uses horizontal drawout type
VCP-W 125 kV BIL rated vacuum 27 kV Switchgear—Front View 11
circuit breakers
Surge Arresters
■ A cycloaliphatic epoxy insulation 12
material is used throughout the
switchgear housings and the circuit
breakers for phase-to-ground Main Bus
Barrier
13
and phase-to-phase primary bus
supports. For decades, cycloaliphatic
epoxy insulation has demonstrated Split Rear
Covers
14
its outstanding electrical and
mechanical characteristics in harsh
Epoxy Bus
outdoor applications. The use of this Supports 15
insulation system with the 27 kV
design ensures a comfortable margin
of safety at higher voltages 16
■ All primary bus conductors are
insulated for full 28.5 kV by fluidized
epoxy coating. All buses are fabricated 17
from 100% conductivity copper.
Bus joints are silver- or tin-plated
as required, and covered with pre- 18
formed insulating boots to maintain Fluidized Epoxy Coated Cu Bus
metal-clad integrity
■ Available configurations include:
27 kV Switchgear—Rear View 19
auxiliary over breaker, and auxiliary
over auxiliary. Each auxiliary or breaker
requires one-half vertical space 20
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5.1-10
Sheet 05 012
General Description
38 kV Metal-Clad Switchgear ■ Easy inspection and accessibility is ■ All 38 kV circuit breakers are horizontal
i afforded by front mounted stored drawout design, which provide
energy operating mechanism. The connect, test and disconnect position.
Application Description same basic mechanism is used on A latch secures the breaker in the
ii Eaton’s VacClad switchgear family is all ratings, which requires a mini- connected and disconnected/test
designed for use in applications with mum investment in spare parts position. The circuit breaker is
distribution voltages up to 38 kV maxi- designed to roll directly on the floor
1 mum. Typical applications include not
only new construction but also replace-
ment for older air-break, minimum oil
2 or SF6 switchgear. The circuit breaker Control
and switchgear will meet industry Compartment
requirements for greater safety, quality,
3 superior reliability and minimal main- Type VCP-W Roll-on
tenance while providing higher insulation the Floor Drawout
levels in less space than other breaker Circuit Breaker
4 types, thus reducing overall switchgear
size for significant space savings.
Breaker
5 Ratings Compartment
Door
■ Maximum rated voltage: 38 kV rms
6 ■ BIL withstand: 150 kV peak
■ Maximum symmetrical interrupting
with K = 1: 16 kA, 25 kA, 31.5 kA, Control Panel
7 40 kA rms, and 35 kA rms (21 kA (Breaker Functions
rating with K = 1.65) and Indicators)
■ Continuous current:
8 Circuit breakers—up to 2500 A Contact Erosion
Indicator
Switchgear main bus—up to 3000 A
9 Features—38 kV Secondary
Contact Block
Vacuum Circuit Breaker
10 ■ Corona-free design increases circuit
breaker reliability and in-service life Guide Rails Ensure
by maintaining insulation integrity Breaker/Cell Alignment
11 ■ Superior cycloaliphatic epoxy Lift/Pull Handle Code Plates
insulation—a void-free insulating 38 kV Breaker—Fully Withdrawn
material with outstanding electrical
12 and mechanical characteristics, such
as track resistance, dielectric Pole Unit
strength, and fungus resistance, Primary
13 even in harsh industrial environ- Disconnect
ment—is used throughout the circuit
breaker as primary phase-to-phase
14 and phase-to-ground insulation Vacuum Interrupter
■ Axial-magnetic, copper-chrome Located Inside
this Molded
15 contacts are used in 38 kV vacuum Epoxy Housing
interrupters to provide superior
dielectric strength, better perfor-
16 mance characteristics, and lower Insulation Shrouds
chop current
■ High power laboratory tests prove
17 VCP-W breakers are capable of 50 to
200 full fault current interruptions
■ V-Flex (stiff-flexible) current transfer
18 from the vacuum interrupter
moving stem to the breaker primary
disconnecting contact is a non-
19 sliding/non-rolling design, which
Alignment Rollers
eliminates maintenance required

with the sliding/rolling type transfer Breaker
20 arrangements. The V-Flex system Wheel
provides excellent electrical and
thermal transfer, and long vacuum
21 interrupter life 38 kV Breaker—Rear View

5.1-11
Sheet 05 013
General Description—38 kV Switchgear
Features—38 kV Vacuum Features—38 kV ■ Circuit breaker compartment is

Circuit Breaker (Continued) Switchgear Assembly designed to interface with Type i
VCP-W 38 kV circuit breaker. It
■ All breaker controls and indicators Like the circuit breaker described includes floor-mounted breaker pan
are functionally grouped on the above, the 38 kV switchgear assembly assembly (levering assembly) with ii
front control panel and include: is a corona-free metal-clad design. all safety interlocks required by the
main contact status, closing spring It incorporates many features and metal-clad design. Cell mounted
status, port for manual spring advantages of 5, 15 and 27 kV VacClad guide rails accurately guide the 1
charging, close and trip button, design, with additional modifications breaker into the cell during levering,
and mechanical operations counter required for 38 kV application. and ensure correct alignment
■ Clearly visible contact erosion of the circuit breaker primary 2
■ Industry-leading cycloaliphatic
indicator on the front of the breaker disconnects with the cell primary
epoxy supports are used for primary contacts when breaker reaches
■ Trip-free interlocks prevent moving
a closed circuit breaker into or out
phase-to-phase and phase-to-ground connected position 3
insulation throughout, providing
of the connected position ■ Coding plates are provided to
150 kV BIL and 80 kV (1 minute)
ensure only correct breaker rating
■ Breaker cannot be electrically or power frequency withstand capability
can be installed in the cell 4
mechanically closed when in the ■ All primary bus conductors are
intermediate position ■ Automatic steel shutters cover
insulated for full 38 kV by fluidized
■ Closing springs automatically epoxy coating. All buses are cell primary contacts when circuit 5
discharge before moving the circuit fabricated from 100% conductivity breaker is withdrawn from its con-
breaker into or out of the enclosure copper. Bus joints are silver- or nected position, to prevent persons
tin-plated as required, and covered from accidentally touching the 6
■ Breaker frame remains grounded
with Eaton’s pre-formed insulating stationary primary cell contacts.
during levering and in the Each shutter can be padlocked in
connected position boots to maintain metal-clad integrity
■ Coding plates are provided to
the closed or open position. It can
also be manually latched open as
7
ensure only correct breaker rating Control Control
required for maintenance
can be installed in cell Compartment Devices
8
■ Quality Assurance Certificate is
included with each circuit breaker
9
Provision for
Padlocking Shutter Steel
in Closed Position Shutters 10
11
12
Breaker Compartment
38 kV Switchgear—Control Compartment 13
Ground Secondary MOC Switch
Bus Disconnect Beneath this Cover Stationary Steel Shutter 14
Primary
Contacts
Breaker Compartment (Shutter Shown 15
Open for Illustration)
16
17
Breaker Levering TOC Code
Pan Assembly Switch Plates 18
MOC Guide
Switch Rail
38 kV Switchgear—Circuit Breaker 19
Compartment Provision for
Guide Padlocking
Rail Racking Screw 20
and Moving Block
Breaker Pan
Assembly
Assembly
21
Breaker Levering Pan Assembly

5.1-12
Sheet 05 014
Features—38 kV Switchgear
i Assembly (Continued)
■ A separate control compartment is
ii provided for installation of protec-
tion, metering and control devices. Enclosed Main
No devices are located on circuit Bus Compartment
1 breaker compartment door
■ Rear of the switchgear is divided in
Bus Support—Epoxy
main bus and cable compartments,
2 isolated from each other by Customer’s Cable
grounded metal barriers. Sufficient Connections
space is available for customer’s top
3 or bottom entry power cables. Bus
duct terminations can also be Ground Bus
supplied. A bare copper ground bus
4 is provided along the entire lineup,
with an extension in each cable 38 kV Switchgear Assembly—Rear View
compartment for termination of
5 power cable shields
■ Each 38 kV 150 kV BIL indoor structure
6 is 42.00 inches (1066.8 mm) wide x
95.00 inches (2413 mm) high x 124.36
inches (3158.8 mm) deep. Also avail- Bus Support—Epoxy
7 able are outdoor aisleless and out-
door sheltered aisle structures
■ Voltage transformers are equipped
8 with integral top-mounted primary
Cu Bus, Silver- or
fuses and installed in an auxiliary
Tin-Plated at Joints
compartment. Two auxiliary com-
9 partments can be provided in one
vertical section. Each auxiliary com-
partment can be supplied with 1, 2 Fluidized Epoxy
Coated Bus
10 or 3 VTs, and can be connected to
bus or line, as required for a given
application. The VTs assembly is
11 located behind a fixed bolted panel,
and provided with mechanism for
moving it between connected and
12 disconnected position. The VT
assembly is interlocked with the Main Bus
fixed bolted panel such that the
13 panel cannot be removed unless the
VTs are withdrawn to disconnected Cycloaliphatic
position. A shutter assembly covers Epoxy Support
14 the primary stabs when VTs are
withdrawn to disconnected position.
A mechanism is also provided to
15 automatically discharge VT primary Power Cable Lug
fuses as the VTs are withdrawn from
connected to disconnected position Removable Insulating
16 ■ Ring type current transformers Boots at Bus Joints
are installed over bus or line side
primary insulating bushings, located
17 behind the steel shutters, in the
breaker compartment. In this design,
the CTs are easily accessible from
18 the front, after removal of the circuit
breaker. The front accessibility
permits adding or changing the CTs Ring Type Current
19 when the equipment is de-energized,
Transformers
but without removal of high-voltage Rear Compartment (Partial)

joints or primary insulation. The
20 design allows installations of two
sets of standard or one set of high
accuracy CTs on each side of the
21 circuit breaker

5.1-13
Sheet 05 015
38 kV, 150 kV BIL Design—Available Enclosures (42-Inch, 48-Inch and 60-Inch Wide Structures are Available)
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Indoor Unit—Direct Roll-on-the-Floor Breaker Breaker Removal Platform for Outdoor Aisleless
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12
13
14
15
Non-Walk-In (OD Aisleless) Walk-In (OD Sheltered Aisle) 16
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19
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5.2-1
April 2017 Arc-Resistant Switchgear
Sheet 05 017
General Description
Arc-Resistant Metal-Clad Eaton’s 5/15 kV switchgear is designed Circuit Breakers

i
and tested for IEEE Type 2B accessibility,
Switchgear Medium-Voltage and 27 and 38 kV switchgear is designed The Type VCP-W and VCP-WC vacuum
and tested to IEEE Type 2. circuit breakers, used in VacClad-W
arc-resistant switchgear, meet or ii
Arc-resistant features are intended to exceed all ANSI and IEEE standards
provide an additional degree of protec- applicable to ac high-voltage circuit
tion to the personnel performing normal breakers rated on symmetrical current 1
operating duties in close proximity to basis, including but not limited to:
the equipment while the equipment C37.04, C37.06, and C37.09. Also avail-
is operating under normal conditions. able are type VCP-WG vacuum circuit 2
The normal operating conditions for breakers conforming to IEEE standard
proper application of arc-resistant C37.013 for ac high-voltage generator
switchgear designs are as follows: circuit breakers. 3
■ All doors and covers providing Third-Party Certification
access to high-voltage components
are properly closed and latched 5 and 15 kV arc-resistant metal-clad 4
switchgear assemblies can be provided
■ Pressure relief devices are free
with CSA (Canada or USA) or UL
to operate
(USA only) listing. Contact Eaton 5
■ The fault energy available to the for available ratings.
Arc-Resistant Switchgear equipment does not exceed the
with Plenum Installed rating of the equipment (short- Arc-Resistant Metal-Clad 6
circuit current and duration)
Application Description ■ There are no obstructions around
Switchgear
Eaton has been manufacturing arc- the equipment that could direct the Arc-resistant metal-clad switchgear 7
resistant metal-clad switchgear since arc fault products into an area also conforms to C37.20.2 and is tested
1990. Eaton was the first major North intended to be protected as such for short time and momentary
American manufacturer to design, test ■ The equipment is properly grounded short-circuit withstand for through 8
and manufacture arc-resistant switch- bolted fault as noted on Page 5.1-2. In
gear in accordance with EEMAC G14.1. The user should also refer to docu- addition, the enclosure is also tested in
We now offer Type 2 and 2B arc-resis- ments such as NFPA 70E, for safety accordance with IEEE guide C37.20.7 9
tant switchgear assemblies, designed training and safe work practices and for withstand against the effects of
and tested in accordance with the IEEE methods of evaluating safe work internal arcing faults as shown in
C37.20.7, with Type VCP-W drawout distances from energized equipment Figure 5.2-1. 10
vacuum circuit breakers. based on the potential flash hazard,
and use proper PPE when working on
Eaton’s VacClad-W metal-clad arc- or near energized equipment with the Three-Phase 11
resistant switchgear with Type VCP-W door/cover opened or not properly Test Source
vacuum circuit breakers can be Main (High Voltage)
secured.
configured in various combinations Bus
12
of breakers and auxiliaries to satisfy Standards
user’s application requirements.
One-high and two-high arrangements Switchgear Assembly 13
can be provided when required. Eaton’s VacClad-W metal-clad BKR
arc-resistant switchgear meets or
Arc-Resistant Switchgear— exceeds the following standards 14
Ground
Accessibility Types and test guides: Bus
Arc-resistant switchgear performance North American Documents 0.5 mm Dia. (24 AWG) Wire 15
is defined by its accessibility type
■ IEEE C37.20.2—Standards for Used to Initiate Arcing Fault
in accordance with IEEE test guide
Metal-Clad Switchgear
C37.20.7 as follows:
■ IEEE C37.20.7—Guide for Testing Figure 5.2-1. Arc-Resistant Switchgear 16
Type 1—Switchgear with arc-resistant Metal-Enclosed Switchgear for Enclosure Internal Arcing Short-Circuit
designs or features at the freely Internal Arcing Faults Withstand Test
accessible front of the equipment only. 17
Canadian Documents Internal arcing faults are those faults
Type 2—Switchgear with arc-resistant ■ CSA C22.2 No. 31-04—Switchgear occurring in air, phase-to-phase or phase-
designs or features at the freely acces- Assemblies to-ground, within the confines of the 18
sible exterior (front, back and sides) of switchgear enclosure. Arcing faults can
■ EEMAC G8-3.2—Metal-Clad and
the equipment only. (Type 2 incorporates occur within a switchgear compartment
Station Type Cubicle Switchgear 19
Type 1.) as a result of insulation failure or human
■ EEMAC G14-1—Procedure for
Type 2B—Switchgear with Type 2 error. The arcing fault produces a tremen-
testing the resistance of metal-clad
dous release of heat energy at the point
accessibility plus arc-resistant in front switchgear under conditions of
of the fault, which heats and expands 20
of the instrument/control compartment arcing due to an internal fault.
with the instrument/control compart- the air volume within the enclosure, and
The G14-1 was the first North
may decompose or vaporize materials
ment door opened. (Type 2B incorpo- American testing guide introduced
exposed to an arc or involved in its path. 21
rates Type 2.) in 1987

5.2-2
Arc-Resistant Switchgear April 2017
Sheet 05 018
General Description
The effects of this type of fault vary ■ The structure roof, including the ■ A viewing window is provided on
i depending on enclosure volume, arc pressure release flap vents, is drip the door and on front panel of the
duration, arc voltage, and available proof. The design is made strong such drawer to allow viewing of the drawer
short-circuit current. If the switchgear that the roof can be “walked-on” position and the primary fuses
ii is not designed and tested to with- when the gear is completely de- ■ In 5/15 kV designs, each auxiliary
stand effects of internal arcing faults, energized (for example, during drawer can also accommodate a
its parts could blow away along with installation) single-phase CPT rated up to 15 kVA,
1 discharge of hot decomposed matter, ■ Since arc pressure is vented out with primary fuses, or the drawer
gaseous or particulate, causing injury through the top of each individual can also be configured as a fuse
to personnel that may be present in its vertical section, the equipment drawer with two or three primary
2 vicinity. Arc-resistant switchgear is damage is confined to individual fuses, and connected to a fixed
designed to channel and control effects structures, minimizing damage to mounted CPT (single-phase or
of the arcing fault and its enclosure is adjacent structures three-phase 45 kVA maximum) in
3 tested for withstand against such fault the rear of the structure
in accordance with IEEE guide C37.20.7. Circuit Breaker Compartment ■ In 27 kV designs, an auxiliary drawer
4 ■ The levering mechanism is can be configured as a fuse drawer
Medium-Voltage Vacuum Circuit with two primary fuses and
mechanically interlocked with the
Breaker Features and Ratings compartment door such that the connected to a fixed-mounted CPT
5 VacClad-W metal-clad arc-resistant door cannot be opened until the (single-phase 25 kVA maximum)
switchgear is designed for use with circuit breaker is opened and in the rear of the structure
Eaton’s state-of-the-art medium- levered out to the test/disconnect ■ In 38 kV designs, fuse drawer can be
6 voltage vacuum type VCP-W (standard position. This interlocking ensures provided with two primary fuses
ANSI), VCP-WC (extra capability), and that the levering of the circuit and connected to a fixed-mounted
VCP-WG (generator) circuit breakers. breaker into or out from the CPT (single-phase 25 kVA maximum)
7 Refer to Tables 5.4-1B, 5.4-2 and 5.4-3 connected position is done with in the rear of the structure. Please
for complete list of available ratings. compartment door closed and note that in 38 kV designs, a fuse
latched, with no exposure to drawer requires a full vertical
8 Arc-Resistant Enclosure and potential arc flash section, because it occupies the
■ Easy access and viewing ports same compartment space as
Arc Exhaust required for a circuit breaker
are provided on the door to allow
9 VacClad-W arc-resistant switchgear operator to carry out normal
is designed to withstand effects of functions with the door closed Control Compartments
internal arcing faults up to its rated arc and latched, with no exposure to The control compartment doors can
10 short-circuit current and duration. The potential arc flash. Those functions be opened to access control wiring
arc-withstand capability of the switch- include: Breaker levering and without having to de-energize the
gear enclosure is achieved by use of manual opening of the circuit primary circuit. The control compart-
11 reinforced heavier gauge steel where breaker, viewing of open/close ments have been tested to provide
needed, smart latching of doors and status of the breaker main contacts, arc-resistant protection with its door
covers, and top-mounted built-in viewing of charged/discharged opened under normal operating
12 pressure relief system. Following status of the closing springs, condition. Please note the control
are standard design features built viewing of mechanical operations compartment door should be opened
into each arc-resistant switchgear counter, and breaker position only for access to control wiring when
13 assembly.
needed, and should remain closed at
■ The formed steel compartment Auxiliary Compartments all other times.
14 design provides sealed joints under VacClad arc-resistant 5/15 and 38 kV
fault conditions. This prevents smoke designs permit maximum of two Relay Box on Breaker Compartment
and gas from escaping to other auxiliary drawers in one vertical Door in 5/15 kV Switchgear
15 compartments, a condition that can
occur with switchgear compartments
section. The 27 kV design permits
When needed for additional relays/
maximum of only one auxiliary
designed with conventional flat drawer per vertical section. instruments/controls, a relay box
mounted on the breaker compartment
16 bolted panels
■ Each auxiliary drawer is equipped door provides ample space for individ-
■ Integral, pressure release flap vents
with cell-mounted levering mecha- ual breaker relaying and controls.
mounted on top of each individual Access to control wiring or device
nism. The mechanism is mechanically
17 vertical section provide for controlled
interlocked with its compartment terminals that are enclosed within the
upward release of arc created over- relay box does not require opening of
door such that the door cannot be
pressure, fire, smoke, gases and the circuit breaker compartment door.
opened and access to auxiliary
18 molten material out of the assembly
drawer cannot be gained until the
without affecting structural integrity, Arc Exhaust Wall and Arc Exhaust
drawer is first levered out to the
and protect personnel who might
disconnected position. This interlock- Chamber (Plenum)
19 be present in the vicinity of the
ing ensures that the levering of the
switchgear Refer to Page 5.5-41.
auxiliary drawer into or out from
the connected position is done with
20 compartment door closed and latched,
with no exposure to potential arc flash
21

5.2-3
Sheet 05 019
General Description
5/15 kV Arc-Resistant Switchgear i
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Front View—Type VCP-W 5/15 kV Arc-Resistant 5/15 kV Auxiliary 5/15 kV Breaker
Switchgear (Plenum Above the Switchgear Not Shown) Over Auxiliary Over Breaker 6
10
Breaker Compartment Breaker Shown Fully VTs Drawer—Shown Fuse Drawer—Shown
Withdrawn on Fully Withdrawn Fully Withdrawn
Extension Rails 11
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13
Ground Bus 14
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Rear View 5/15 kV VCP-W Rear View—Breaker Over Rear View—Bottom
Arc-Resistant Switchgear Breaker Cable Termination Cable Compartment
Note: Application layouts and dimensions—refer to Pages 5.5-21 to 5.5-31 and Pages 5.5-41 to 5.5-43.
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5.2-4
Sheet 05 020
General Description
i 27 kV Arc-Resistant Switchgear
ii
8 Front View—27 kV VCP-W Arc-Resistant Switchgear

(Plenum Above the Switchgear is Not Shown)
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17 Typical 27 kV Cell—Controls in Top,

Breaker in the Bottom
Rear View—Typical 27 kV
Breaker Cable Termination
Note: Application layouts and dimensions—refer to Pages 5.5-33 to 5.5-36 and Pages 5.5-41 to 5.5-43.
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5.2-5
Sheet 05 021
General Description
38 kV Arc-Resistant Switchgear i
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38 kV Arc-Resistant Switchgear (Shown Without Circuit Breaker Compartment Circuit Breaker Compartment
Arc Plenum Above the Switchgear) Shown with Breaker Removed 7
9
Control
Compartment Main Bus Main Bus
Cover (Shown 10
with Cover
Removed)
11
VT Drawer
Primary Cable
12
Termination
13
14
15
16
Front View—VT Over VT VT Tray Rear Assembly
Note: Application layouts and dimensions—refer to Pages 5.5-37 to 5.5-43. 17
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April 2017
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5.3-1
April 2017 Partial Discharge
Sheet 05 023
General Description
Partial Discharge Sensing and Monitoring for Switchgear i
ii
InsulGard Relay (PD Monitoring) 3

Partial discharges within the switch-
gear compartment are detected by 4
installation of a small donut type radio
frequency current transformer (RFCT)
sensor over floating stress shields of 5
the specially designed bus or line side
RFCT Sensor
primary bushings. Partial discharges
InsulGard Relay
in customer’s power cables (external 6
Partial Discharge Equipment discharges) are detected by installation
of the RFCT around ground shields of
Partial Discharge in Switchgear Sensing and Monitoring the incoming or outgoing power 7
Partial discharge is a common name for Eaton’s Type VCP-W metal-clad switch- cables termination.
various forms of electrical discharges gear (2.4–38 kV) is corona-free by
such as corona, surface tracking, and design. Corona emissions within the In 27/38 kV switchgear (refer to
Figure 5.3-3), when specified, a set of
8
discharges internal to the insulation. standard VacClad switchgear assemblies
It partially bridges the insulation have been eliminated or reduced to very coupling capacitor sensors is installed
between the conductors. These low levels by special fabrication and in the rear compartment and connected 9
discharges are essentially small arcs assembly techniques, such as rounding to the primary circuit at every two
occurring in or on the surface of the and buffing of all sharp copper edges vertical sections for measurement of
insulation system when voltage stress at the joints, employing star washers discharges internal to the switchgear 10
exceeds a critical value. With time, for bolting metal barriers, and using compartment. The sensor’s output is
airborne particles, contaminants and specially crafted standoff insulators for wired to terminal blocks in control
humidity lead to conditions that result primary bus supports. By making compartment for easy access for 11
in partial discharges. Partial discharges switchgear assemblies corona-free, periodic field measurements. The
start at a low level and increase as Eaton has made its standard switchgear sensor can also be connected directly
more insulation becomes deteriorated. more reliable. However, as indicated to optional InsulGard relay for continu- 12
Examples of partial discharge in switch- above, with time, airborne particles, ous monitoring of partial discharges.
gear are surface tracking across bus contaminants and humidity lead to An additional RFCT sensor for each
insulation, or discharges in the air gap conditions that cause partial discharges incoming and outgoing power cable 13
between the bus and a support, such to develop in switchgear operating at circuits can be provided for measure-
as where a bus passes through an voltages 4000 V and above. Type VC-W ment of external discharges.
insulating window between the sections switchgear can be equipped with fac- In 5/15 kV switchgear (refer to
14
of the switchgear. If partial discharge tory-installed partial discharge sensors Figure 5.3-2), primary epoxy bushings
process is not detected and corrected, and partial discharge sensing relay for with stress shield and RFCT sensors
it can develop into a full-scale insulation continuous monitoring of the partial for measurement of internal as well
15
failure followed by an electrical fault. discharges under normal operation. as external partial discharges are
Most switchgear flashover and bus Timely detection of insulation degrada- all optional. InsulGard relay is also
failures are a result of insulation tion through increasing partial discharges optional. When specified, one set of
16
degradation caused by various forms can identify potential problems so that primary epoxy bushings (located on
of partial discharges. corrective actions can be planned and bus side) with stress shield and associ-
implemented long before permanent ated RFCT sensor is provided at every
17
deterioration develops. Partial discharge two vertical sections. An additional
detection can be the foundation of an RFCT sensor for each incoming and
effective predictive maintenance outgoing power cable circuits can be
18
program. Trending of partial discharge provided as required. The RFCT output
data over time allows prediction of signals can be connected directly to
failures, which can be corrected before InsulGard relay for continuous moni-
19
catastrophic failure occurs. toring of partial discharges or can be
The PD sensing and monitoring system used for periodic field measurements. 20
is optional. It consists of Eaton’s
InsulGard™ Relay and PD sensors
specifically developed for application in 21
the switchgear to work with the relay.

5.3-2
Partial Discharge April 2017
Sheet 05 024
General Description—Partial Discharge Sensing and Monitoring
i
Input
Temp Sensor Terminal InsulGard
ii Humidity Sensor
Block Relay Optional
Modem
2
120 Vac
Auxiliary
3 Signals (up to 15 Total) from Power Output
PD Sensors (Coupling Capacitors, Alarm
RFCT Sensor, RTD Input, etc.) Status
4 Figure 5.3-1. InsulGard Relay System
5
Coupling Capacitor detects partial discharges internal to
switchgear compartment.
6 RFCT detects partial discharges in customer’s cables up
to 100 ft from switchgear.
7 Figure 5.3-3. Typical Partial Discharge Sensor Connections

(27/38 kV Switchgear)
8
10
11
12
13
RFCT #1 detects partial discharges internal to switchgear
14 compartment.
RFCT #2 detects partial discharges in customer’s cables up
to 100 ft from switchgear.
15
Figure 5.3-2. Typical Partial Discharge Sensor Connections
16 (5–15 kV Switchgear)
Note: Use one set of epoxy bottles with ground stress shield on bus
side (either in the top or bottom compartment) at every two vertical
sections. Use standard bottles at all other locations.
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5.3-3
April 2017 Partial Discharge
Sheet 05 025
General Description—Partial Discharge Sensing and Monitoring
Partial Discharge Sensors and Monitoring for Switchgear

i
Radio Frequency Current Sensor (RFCT) Epoxy Bottles with Stress Shield
(5/15 kV Switchgear) ii
3
PD Sensors
6
PD Sensors
PD Sensors are Installed 7
in Switchgear Cubicle
8
Figure 5.3-4. How the Process Works—Sensing and Data Collection
9
Pulse Repetition Rate (PPC)
5 10
4
11
3
2 12
1
0 13
Cub12
Cub13
Cub14
Cub15
Cub16
Cub11
Cub1
Cub2
Cub3
Cub4
Cub5
Cub6
Cub7
Cub8
Cub9
14
Relatively high Partial Discharge levels indicate problems
in older non-fluidized epoxy insulated MV bus. Problems 15
in cable terminations and in connected equipment can also
be revealed.
16
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Figure 5.3-5. How the Process Works—Data Analysis and Report (Sample)
21

5.3-4
Communications and Supplemental Devices April 2017
Sheet 05 026
General Description—Communications, Protection and Supplemental Devices
i Integrated Monitoring Ground and Test Device

Protection and Control The ground and test device is a drawout
element that may be inserted into a
ii Communications System metal-clad switchgear housing in place
of a circuit breaker to provide access to
Eaton’s power management products the primary circuits to permit the tem-
provide hardware and software solu-
1 tions that allow customers to interface
porary connection of grounds or test-
ing equipment to the high-voltage
with their switchgear at varying levels circuits. High potential testing of cable
of sophistication. Power Xpert and IQ
2 Meters monitor common electrical
or phase checking of circuits are typical
tests which may be performed. The
parameters and communicate the data devices are insulated to suit the voltage
via standard industry protocols and
3 optional Web interfaces. Power Xpert
rating of the switchgear and will carry
required level of short-circuit current.
Gateways consolidate devices into
a single Web browser interface and Before using ground and test devices,
4 provide Ethernet connectivity. Eaton’s it is recommended that each user develop 5/15 kV Manual Type G&T Device
Power Xpert Insight® and Foreseer detailed operating procedures consis-
Web-based software systems display, tent with safe operating practices. Only
5 analyze and store data from multiple qualified personnel should be authorized
devices across the facility to enable to use ground and test devices.
6 management of the customer’s
Manual and electrical ground and test
power system.
devices are available, These devices
Refer to Tab 2 for more information on include six studs for connection to
7 communication systems. primary circuits. On the manual device,
selection and grounding is accomplished
by cable or bus bars connection. On
8 Protective Relays electrical-type devices, grounding is
accomplished by an electrically
A full scope of protective relays
operated grounding switch.
9 designed to meet all application
requirements is available to Standard Accessories
provide the utmost in system ■ One test jumper
10 and component protection. Refer
■ One levering crank
to Tab 4 for further information.
■ One maintenance tool
5/15 kV Manual G&T Device shown
11 Supplemental Devices ■ One lifting yoke (5–27 kV)
with Upper Terminals Grounded
■ One sets of rails (5–27 kV)
Dummy Element (Dummy Breaker) ■ One turning handle (5th wheel, 38 kV)
12
Dummy element is a drawout element Optional Accessories
with primary disconnects similar to a ■ Transport dolly (5–27 kV),
13 drawout circuit breaker, but consists (5–15 kV arc-resistant)
of solid copper conductors in place of ■ Portable lifter (5–27 kV)
vacuum interrupters, and is designed
■ Test cabinet
14 for manual racking. it is typically used
as drawout disconnect link in the ■ Electrical levering device (5–38 kV)
primary system for circuit isolation or ■ Ramp for lower breaker (5–27 kV),
15 bypass. The device is insulated to suit (5–15 kV arc-resistant)
the voltage rating of the switchgear ■ Manual or electrical ground and
and will carry required levels of short- test device
16 circuit current, but it is not rated for ■ Hi-pot tester
any current interruption. It must be
■ Integral motorized remote racking
key interlocked with all source devices
17 such that it can only be inserted into or (VC-W MR2) for circuit breaker
removed from its connected position ■ Integral motorized remote racking
only after the primary circuit in which it (VC-W MR2) for auxiliary drawer
18 is to be applied is completely 5/15 kV Manual G&T Device shown
de-energized. with Lower Terminals Grounded
19 Before using a dummy element, it is

recommended that each user develop
detailed operating procedure consis-
20 tent with safe operating practices.
Only qualified personnel should be
authorized to use the dummy element.
21

5.3-5
Sheet 05 027
Integral Motorized Remote Racking Option (VC-W MR2)
Integral Motorized Remote A microprocessor-based controller

i
card, located below the drive motor,
Racking Option (VC-W MR2) interfaces with an external hand-held
pendant (standard), discrete external
I/O (optional) or external Modbus ii
communication (optional) and controls
the breaker/auxiliary drawer move-
ment via the drive motor. The system 1
is also designed such that it allows
manual racking of the breaker/auxiliary
using the levering crank accessory if 2
needed. The VC-W MR2 controller
interface is shown in Figure 5.3-6.
The crank safety switch disables the 3
motor whenever a breaker/auxiliary is
being manually racked in or out. The
connect, test and disconnect limit 4
Breaker Levering Pan Assembly with switches provide breaker/auxiliary
Test Position—VC-W MR2 Integral position inputs to the controller card.
Racking Device MR2 Hand-Held Pendant In addition to the standard permissive 5
switch, two terminals are provided for
VC-W MR2 is an optional motorized connection of the customer’s external
racking device accessory installed interlocking/permissive contact(s). 6
inside a circuit breaker or auxiliary Note that a single-phase 120 Vac
compartment. It is available for control supply is required for proper
application in circuit breaker compart- operation of the VC-W MR2 controller 7
ments of 5/15/27/38 kV Type VC-W arc and the drive motor.
and non-arc, and 5 kV VC-W ND metal-
clad switchgear. It is also available for When VC-W MR2 integral racking is 8
application in auxiliary compartments supplied, its controller card is wired
of 5/15 kV Type VC-W arc-resistant and to the CAT 6 jack installed in the
standard switchgear. This optional associated breaker/auxiliary compart- 9
accessory allows a user to safely move ment door, and each switchgear
a circuit breaker between Connected, lineup is shipped with one hand-held
Type VC-W Arc-Resistant Switchgear
Auxiliary Drawer with Type MR2
Test and Disconnected positions and pendant with 30 feet of CAT 6 cable 10
Integral Racking auxiliary drawer (VT, CPT, primary fuse) (lengths up to 100 ft available). The
between Connected and Disconnected pendant interfaces with the MR2
positions within their respective controller card via the CAT 6 cable 11
compartments from a safe distance through a CAT 6 jack located on the
away from the switchgear. The MR2 breaker/auxiliary compartment door.
controller also allows a user to electri- It allows the operator to move away 12
cally open and close the circuit breaker from the switchgear up to 30 feet. The
from a safe distance away from the pendant includes Enable pushbutton
switchgear. For switchgear designs/ for additional security. It must be 13
ratings not included above, contact pressed in order to activate the pendant
Eaton for availability of MR2 accessory. functions. By pressing Enable push-
button and an appropriate function 14
pushbutton together momentarily, the
operator can rack the breaker between
Connected, Test and Disconnected 15
positions or open or close the breaker
Type VC-W Standard Switchgear Auxiliary or rack the auxiliary drawer between
Drawer with Type MR2 Integral Racking Connected and Disconnected positions. 16
Breaker or auxiliary drawer positions
(Connect, Test, Disconnect) and breaker
opened/closed status are indicated by 17
appropriate LED lights on the pendant.
A blinking light indicates that the
breaker/auxiliary is in motion through 18
the selected position.
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5.3-6
Sheet 05 028
A solid (non-blinking) light indicates The remote LED lights are not included Technical Data
i that the breaker/auxiliary has reached with MR2. If the customer needs to
and stopped in the selected position. operate the MR2 with the hand-held Control Supply Ratings
In case normal operation fails, the pendant, the pendant becomes ■ Nominal control voltage—120 Vac,
ii appropriate error code is displayed in the master and will override the 50 or 60 Hz, single-phase
a separate two-character LED display customer’s remote control signals.
■ Control voltage range—100 to
window on the pendant. A list of
1 The VC-W MR2 controller is also 140 Vac, 50 or 60 Hz
various error codes and their descrip-
tions along with suggested corrective equipped with terminal blocks to allow ■ Time to travel from connect to
actions are printed on the back side the customer to interface with the disconnect, or disconnect to
2 of the pendant. Examples of error controller via their SCADA system using connect—50 seconds maximum
states: motor overcurrent, motor a Modbus interface. Please note that ■ Current draw during the travel—
overtemperature, motor timed out, only one of the two options, discrete 15 A maximum for about 3 seconds
3 breaker position unknown, open I/O interface or Modbus interface, can and 3.6 A for about 24 seconds
permissive, communication error be used, but not both. Figure 5.3-7
■ Optional dry output contacts when
and no breaker/auxiliary. shows an illustration of a typical Modbus
included for position indications are
4 control example. Additional compo-
rated for 125 Vac, 2 A
In addition to pendant, three optional nents shown outside the MR2 controller
I/O interfaces can be supplied as in Figure 5.3-7 are not included with ■ External permissive contacts, when
used, must be rated for 24 Vdc,
5 follows: the MR2. System-level controls can
50 mA
be optionally supplied by Eaton’s
1. I/O interface to allow racking of Engineering Services & Systems.
breaker (connect, test, disconnect) Requirements for External Contacts
6 or auxiliary drawer (connect,
If the customer needs to operate the and LEDs when Interfacing with MR2
MR2 with the hand-held pendant,
disconnect) by external hardwired ■ External contacts should be rated
the pendant becomes the master and
dry contacts and 24 Vdc output for for minimum open circuit voltage
7 corresponding remote position
will override the Modbus interface.
of 24 Vdc, and be able to close and
Error codes are displayed on Modbus
indicating LEDs. devices when controlling the MR2 with carry 5 mA at 24 Vdc
8 2. I/O board that provided dry Modbus and on the pendant when ■ When remote LEDs are used,
contacts for remote indication of controlling with the pendant. use 24 Vdc rated LEDs, current
breaker (connect, intermediate, up to 20 mA
9 test, disconnect)/auxiliary drawer ■ Optional dry output contacts when
(connect, test) position within its included for position indications
compartment. are rated for 125 Vac, 2 A
10 ■ External permissive contacts,
3. I/O interface to allow breaker when used, must be rated for
open/close functions via external 24 Vdc, 50 mA
11 hardwired dry contacts and 24 Vdc
output for corresponding remote It is the customer’s responsibility to
open/close status LEDs. provide single-phase 120 V, 50 or 60 Hz
12 nominal supply for the MR2 controller.
It can be derived from within the
switchgear if an appropriate control
13 power transformer is available within
the switchgear.
14 Type VC-W MR2 motorized racking

accessory has been endurance tested
and guaranteed for 500 operations as
15 required by IEEE C37.20.2.
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5.3-7
Sheet 05 029
ii
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12
13
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Figure 5.3-6. VC-W MR2 Controller Interface for a VCB with Distinct Test Position and Open/Close Functions
21

5.3-8
Sheet 05 030
ii
8 Figure 5.3-7. VC-W MR2 Typical Modbus Control Example
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5.4-1
Sheet 05 031
Technical Data—Standard VCP-W Circuit Breakers
Discussion of changes in the The change in the K value, however, K = 1 ratings. As a leader in vacuum
Rated Voltage Range Factor, K, in no way affects the ratings and interruption technology, Eaton contin- i
capabilities of circuit breakers originally ues to provide a wide choice of mod-
or “K-factor” in Circuit Breaker tested and rated on the basis of K > 1 ern vacuum circuit breakers so that the
Rating Structure in the earlier editions of C37.06. Existing user can select the most economical ii
circuit breakers, with ratings based on circuit breaker that can satisfy their
In 1997 and 2000 editions of ANSI K > 1.0, are still perfectly valid, meet circuit switching application.
C37.06, under Table 1, preferred values the latest editions of the standards, 1
for the rated voltage range factor, K, and should be continued to be applied ■ Table 5.4-1A includes 5/15 kV circuit
were set to 1.0 for all indoor circuit as they have been in the past. The breakers rated on the basis of
breaker ratings. This was done because original K > 1.0 ratings are neither K = 1.0 in accordance with revised 2
interrupting capabilities of today’s “obsolete” nor “inferior” to the new ANSI standards
vacuum circuit breakers are better K = 1.0 ratings; they are just different. ■ Table 5.4-1B includes capabilities of
represented by K = 1.0. Unlike old
air-magnetic and oil circuit breakers,
The new 1997 and 2000 editions of traditional 5/15 kV circuit breakers 3
ANSI standard C37.06 still include the rated on the basis of K > 1.0. Contact
today’s vacuum breakers generally do earlier K > 1 ratings as Table A1 and Eaton for availability of these
not require a reduction in interrupting A1A. The change from K > 1.0 to 4
current, as the operating voltage is circuit breakers
K = 1.0 should be implemented by
raised to rated maximum voltage, ■ Table 5.4-1C includes 27/38 kV
manufacturers as they develop and
for example from 11.5 kV up to 15 kV. circuit breakers rated on the basis
The interrupting capability of vacuum
test new circuit breakers designs. The
of K = 1.0 5
change does not require, recommend
circuit breakers is essentially constant or suggest that manufactures re-rate ■ Table 5.4-2 includes circuit breaker
over the entire range of operating and re-test existing breakers to new designs, rated on the basis of K = 1.0 6
voltages, up to and including its rated standard. And accordingly, Eaton with “extra capabilities” for those
maximum voltage. The change was also continues to offer both circuit breakers applications whose requirements
made as a step toward harmonizing
preferred ANSI ratings with the
rated on the traditional basis of K > 1.0 go beyond what is usually 7
just as thousands of those breakers experienced in normal distribution
preferred ratings of IEC standards. It have been applied for variety of circuit circuit applications
was further recognized that it is much
simpler to select and apply circuit
switching applications worldwide, and
also as Eaton develops new breakers,
■ Table 5.4-3 includes circuit breakers 8
for special generator applications
breakers rated on the basis of K = 1.0. they are rated and tested to the new
9
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Metal-Clad Switchgear—VacClad-W— Medium-Voltage
5.4-2
Sheet 05 032
Table 5.4-1A. Available 5/15 kV VCP-W Vacuum Circuit Breaker Types Rated on Symmetrical Current Rating Basis, Per ANSI Standards (Rated K = 1.0)
i (Continued on next page)
Identification Rated Values
Drawout Circuit Insulation Level Short-Circuit Ratings (Reference C37.04-1999 and C37.06-2009 Except as Noted 1)
ii Breaker Type Transient Recovery Voltage
Lightning Impulse Withstand

Power Frequency Withstand
Parameters are Based on TD-4
Asymmetrical Interrupting
Symmetrical Interrupting
1
dc Component (% dc) 4
Short-Time Withstand
Maximum Voltage (V)
Continuous Current 2
Closing and Latching

Voltage (1.2 x 50 µs)
Power Frequency 1
TRV Rise Time (t3)
Interrupting Time
Voltage (1 min.)
(T2 = t3 x 1.137)
2
RRRV = uc/t3 7
Current (2.6 x I)
Current (It) 5
Time to Peak
Peak Voltage
Current (I) 3
(E2) = (uc)
Current 6
3
4 Units kV
rms
Hz kV
rms
kV
Peak
A
rms
kA
rms
% kA rms kA
asym Peak
rms kV
Peak
µsec µsec kV/
µsec
ms Cycles
(60 Hz)
sym Total
5 50 VCP-W 25 4.76 60 19 60 1200 25 50 31 65 25 8.2 50 44 0.19 50 3

2000
3000
6 50 VCP-W 40 4.76 60 19 60 1200
2000
40 50 49 104 40 8.2 50 44 0.19 50 3
3000
7 50 VCP-W 50 4.76 60 19 60 1200

2000
50 44 59 130 50 8.2 50 44 0.19 50 3
3000
50 VCP-W 63 4.76 60 19 60 1200 63 55 80 164 63 8.2 50 44 0.19 50 3
8 2000
3000
150 VCP-W 25 15 60 36 95 1200 8 25 50 31 65 25 28 8 75 66 0.42 50 3
9 2000 25.7 0.39
3000
150 VCP-W 40 15 60 36 95 1200 40 50 49 104 40 25.7 75 66 0.39 50 3
10 2000
3000
150 VCP-W 50 15 60 36 95 1200 50 44 59 130 50 25.7 75 66 0.39 50 3
11 2000
3000
150 VCP-W 63 15 60 36 95 1200 8 63 55 80 164 63 28 8 75 66 0.42 50 3
12 2000 8
3000 8
1 All circuit breakers are tested at 60 Hz; however, they can also be applied at 50 Hz with no derating.
13 2 4000 A fan-cooled rating is available for 3000 A circuit breakers.
3 Because the voltage range factor K = 1, the short-time withstand current and the maximum symmetrical interrupting current are equal to the rated
symmetrical interrupting current.
14 4 Based on the standard dc time constant of 45 ms (corresponding to X/R of 17 for 60 Hz) and the minimum contact parting time as determined from
the minimum opening time plus the assumed minimum relay time of 1/2 cycle (8.33 ms for 60 Hz).
5 The asymmetrical interrupting current, I total, is given by (It) = I x Sqrt (1 + 2 x %dc x %dc) kA rms asymmetrical total.
15 6 Duration of short-time current and maximum permissible tripping delay are both 2 seconds for all circuit breakers listed in this table, as required
in C37.04-1999, C37.06-2000 and C37.06-2009.
7 RRRV can also be calculated as = 1.137 x E2/T2.
8 These circuit breakers were tested to the preferred TRV ratings specified in C37.06-2000.
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5.4-3
Sheet 05 033
Table 5.4-1A. Available VCP-W Vacuum Circuit Breaker Types Rated on Symmetrical Current Rating Basis, Per ANSI Standards (Rated K = 1.0)
(Continued) i
Identification Rated Values
Drawout Capacitance Current Switching Capability Out-of-Phase
Circuit Breaker (Reference C37.04a-2003, C37.06-2009 and C37.09a-2005) Switching ii
Type Back-to-Back Capacitor Switching
Isolated Shunt Capacitor

1
Cable-Charging Current
Capacitor Bank Current

Mechanical Endurance
Continuous Current
Voltage = 1.44 x V
Inrush Frequency
Current = 0.25 x I
Operating Duty
Inrush Current
Bank Current
3
Units A Duty No-Load Class A Class A Class A kA kHz kV kA
rms Cycle Operations rms rms rms Peak rms rms 4
9j
50 VCP-W 25 1200
2000
O—0.3s—CO—3m—CO 10,000 C2 3–10 C2 75–630
75–1000
C2 75–630
75–1000
6 0.8
0.5
7 6.3 5
3000 75–1600 75–1600 0.3
50 VCP-W 40 1200
2000
O—0.3s—CO—3m—CO 10,000 C2 3–10 C2 75–630
75–1000
C2 75–630
75–1000
6 0.8
0.5
7 10
6
3000 75–1600 75–1600 0.3
50 VCP-W 50 1200 O—0.3s—CO—3m—CO 10,000 C2 3–10 C2 75–630 C2 75–630 6 0.8 7 12.5
2000 75–1000 75–1000 0.5 7
3000 75–1600 75–1600 0.3
50 VCP-W 63 1200 O—0.3s—CO—3m—CO 10,000 C2 7.5–25 C2 75–630 C2 75–630 6 0.8 7 15.8
2000 75–1000 75–1000 0.5 8
3000 75–1600 75–1600 0.3
150 VCP-W 25 1200 O—0.3s—CO—3m—CO 10,000 C2 7.5–25 C2 75–630 C2 75–630 6 0.8 22 6.3
2000 C2 75–1000 C2 75–1000 0.5 9
3000 C1 75–1600 C1 75–1600 0.3
150 VCP-W 40 1200 O—0.3s—CO—3m—CO 10,000 C2 7.5–25 C2 75–630 C2 75–630 6 0.8 22 10
2000 C2 75–1000 C2 75–1000 0.5 10
3000 C1 75–1600 C1 75–1600 0.3
150 VCP-W 50 1200 O—0.3s—CO—3m—CO 10,000 C2 7.5–25 C2 75–630 C2 75–630 6 0.8 22 12.5
2000
3000
C2
C1
75–1000
75–1600
C2
C1
75–1000
75–1600
0.5
0.3
11
150 VCP-W 63 1200 O—0.3s—CO—3m—CO 10,000 C2 7.5–25 C2 75–630 C2 75–630 6 0.8 22 15.8
2000
3000
75–1000
75–1600
75–1000
75–1600
0.5
0.3
12
9 Each operation consists of one closing plus one opening.
j All 40 and 50 kA circuit breakers exceed required 5000 no-load operations; all 63 kA circuit breakers exceed the required 2000 no-load ANSI operations. 13
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5.4-4
Sheet 05 034
Table 5.4-1B. Available 5/15 kV VCP-W Vacuum Circuit Breaker Types Rated on Symmetrical Current Rating Basis, Per ANSI Standards (Rated K > 1) 1234
i Identification Rated Values Related Required Capabilities
Asymmetry Factor for VCP-W Breakers

Circuit Voltage Insulation Current Rated Transient Current Values
Breaker Type Level Recovery Voltage
ii
Rated Permissible Tripping Delay
Maximum Voltage Divided by K

Maximum 3-Second Closing and

Nominal 3-Phase MVA Class

Sym. Short- Latching
Rated Voltage Range Factor
Rated Short-Circuit Current

Inter- Time Capability
Rated Maximum Voltage
(at Rated Maximum kV)
Rated Interrupting Time

rupting Current (Momentary) k
Nominal Voltage Class
Rated Reclosing Time

Capability Carrying
Rated Time to Crest

Rated Crest Voltage
Recovery Voltage 7
Rated Continuous
Capability
Current at 60 Hz
2 Voltage (1 min.)
Rate of Rise of
K Times Rated 2.7 K 1.6 K
Short-Circuit Times Times
Current 5 Rated Rated
Short- Short-
Rated
3 Circuit Circuit
Current Current
V I 5 E2 V/K KI KI 2.7 KI 1.6 KI l m
4 kV MVA kV
Class Class rms
K 5 kV kV 6 kA kV T2
rms Crest Amp rms Crest µS
Y9 j
kV/µS Cycles Sec. ms
8 kV
rms kA rms kA rms
kA
Crest
kA rms S
asym.
50 VCP-WND 4.16 250 4.76 1.24 19 60 1200 29 8.9 50 0.2 5 2 300 3.85 36 36 97 58 1.2
5 250
50 VCP-W 4.16 250 4.76 1.24 19 60 1200 29 8.9 50 0.2 5 2 300 3.85 36 36 97 58 1.2
250 2000
6 3000
50 VCP-W 4.16 350 4.76 1.19 19 60 1200 41 8.9 50 0.2 5 2 300 4.0 49 49 132 78 1.2
350 2000
7 3000
75 VCP-W 7.2 500 8.25 1.25 36 95 1200 33 15.5 60 0.29 5 2 300 6.6 41 41 111 66 1.2
500 2000
3000
8 150 VCP-W 13.8 500 15 1.30 36 95 1200 18 28 75 0.42 5 2 300 11.5 23 23 62 37 1.2
500 2000
3000
9 150 VCP-W 13.8 750 15 1.30 36 95 1200 28 28 75 0.42 5 2 300 11.5 36 36 97 58 1.2
750 2000
3000
10 150 VCP-W 13.8 1000 15 1.30 36 95 1200 37 28 75 0.42 5 2 300 11.5 48 48 130 77 1.2
1000 2000
3000
11 1 For capacitor switching, refer to Tables 5.4-1A and 5.4-2. 8 3-cycle rating available, refer to Tables 5.4-1A and 5.4-2.
2 5 and 15 kV circuit breakers are UL listed. 9 Tripping may be delayed beyond the rated permissible tripping delay
3 Circuit breakers shown in this table were tested in accordance with at lower values of current in accordance with the following formula:
12 IEEE standard C37.09-1979. (K Times Rated Short-Circuit Current) 2
4
5
Contact Eaton for availability of these circuit breakers.
For three-phase and line-to-line faults, the symmetrical interrupting
T (seconds) = Y ( Short-Circuit Current Through Breaker )
The aggregate tripping delay on all operations within any 30-minute
13 capability at an operating voltage
period must not exceed the time obtained from the above formula.
V j For reclosing service, there is No derating necessary for Eaton’s
Isc = (Rated Short-Circuit Current)
Vo VCP-W family of circuit breakers. R = 100%. Type VCP-W breaker can
14 But not to exceed KI. perform the O-C-O per ANSI C37.09; O-0.3s-CO-15s-CO per IEC 56; and
some VCP-Ws have performed O-0.3s-CO-15s-CO-15s-CO-15s-CO; all
Single line-to-ground fault capability at an operating voltage
with no derating. Contact Eaton for special reclosing requirements.
V k For higher close and latch ratings, refer to Table 5.4-2.
Isc = 1.15 (Rated Short-Circuit Current)
15 Vo l Included for reference only.
But not to exceed KI. m Asymmetrical interrupting capability = “S” times symmetrical
The above apply on predominately inductive or resistive three-phase interrupting capability, both at specified operating voltage.
16 circuits with normal-frequency line-to-line recovery voltage equal
to the operating voltage.
6 4000 A forced cooled rating is available for 5/15 kV. 3000 A forced
cooled rating is available for 38 kV. Contact Eaton for details.
17
7 E2
RRRV = 1.137 ------
T2
18
19
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5.4-5
Sheet 05 035
Table 5.4-1C. Available 27/38 kV VCP-W Vacuum Circuit Breaker Types Rated on Symmetrical Current Rating Basis, Per ANSI Standards 123
Identification Rated Values Related Required Capabilities i
Asymmetry Factor for VCP-W Breakers

Circuit Voltage Insulation Current Rated Transient Current Values
Level Recovery Voltage
Rated Permissible Tripping Delay

Breaker
ii
Maximum Voltage Divided by K

Type Maximum 3-Second Closing and

Nominal 3-Phase MVA Class

Rated Voltage Range Factor

Sym. Short- Latching
Rated Maximum Voltage
Inter- Time Capability
(at Rated Maximum kV)
Rated Interrupting Time

1
Nominal Voltage Class
rupting Current (Momentary) j
Rated Reclosing Time

Rated Time to Crest
Rated Crest Voltage
Capability Carrying
Recovery Voltage f
Rated Continuous
Capability
Current at 60 Hz
Voltage (1 min.)
Rate of Rise of
K Times Rated
Short-Circuit
2.7 K
Times
1.6 K
Times
2
Current 4 Rated Rated
Short- Short-
Rated
Circuit
Current
Circuit
Current
3
V I 4
E2 V/K KI KI 2.7 KI 1.6 KIk l
MVA kV K 4 kV kV 5 7 Y8 9
kV
Class Class rms rms Crest Amp
kA kV T2
rms Crest µS kV/µS Cycles Sec. ms
kV
rms kA rms kA rms
kA
Crest
kA rms
asym.
S
4
270 VCP-W 27 750 27 1.0 60 125 1200 16 51 105 0.55 5 2 300 27 16 16 43 26 1.2
16 2000 5
270 VCP-W 27 1000 27 1.0 60 125 1200 22 51 105 0.55 5 2 300 27 22 22 60 35 1.2
22 2000
270 VCP-W 27 1250 27 1.0 60 125 1200 25 51 105 0.55 5 2 300 27 25 25 68 40 1.2 6
25 2000
270 VCP-W — 1600 27 1.0 60 125 1200 31.5 51 105 0.55 5 2 300 27 31.5 31.5 85 51 1.2
32 2000 7
270 VCP-W 27 2000 27 1.0 60 125 1200 40 51 105 0.55 5 2 300 27 40 40 108 64 1.2
40 2000
380 VCP-W 34.5 — 38 1.0 80 170
m
1200 16 71 125 0.64 5 2 300 38 16 16 43 26 1.2 8
16 2000
380 VCP-W 34.5 — 38 1.65 80 170 1200 21 71 125 0.64 5 2 300 23 35 35 95 56 1.2
21 m 2000 9
380 VCP-W 34.5 — 38 1.0 80 170 1200 25 71 125 0.64 5 2 300 38 25 25 68 40 1.2
25 m 2000
380 VCP-W 34.5 — 38 1.0 80 170
m
1200 31.5 71 125 0.64 5 2 300 38 31.5 31.5 85 51 1.2 10
32 2000
2500
380 VCP-W 34.5
40
— 38 1.0 80 170
m
1200
2000
40 71 125 0.64 5 2 n 38 40 40 108 64 1.2 11
2500
1 7
2
For capacitor switching, refer to Table 5.4-2.
27 and 38 kV breakers are not UL listed. 8
3-cycle rating available, refer to Table 5.4-2.
Tripping may be delayed beyond the rated permissible tripping delay
12
3 Circuit breakers shown in this table were tested in accordance with at lower values of current in accordance with the following formula:
IEEE standard C37.09-1979.
4 For three-phase and line-to-line faults, the symmetrical interrupting T (seconds) = Y
( (K Times Rated Short-Circuit Current) 2
Short-Circuit Current Through Breaker ) 13
capability at an operating voltage
The aggregate tripping delay on all operations within any 30-minute
V
Isc =
Vo
(Rated Short-Circuit Current)
9
period must not exceed the time obtained from the above formula.
For reclosing service, there is No derating necessary for Eaton’s
14
But not to exceed KI. VCP-W family of circuit breakers. R = 100%. Type VCP-W breaker can
Single line-to-ground fault capability at an operating voltage perform the O-C-O per ANSI C37.09; O-0.3s-CO-15s-CO per IEC 56; and
some VCP-Ws have performed O-0.3s-CO-15s-CO-15s-CO-15s-CO; all 15
V with no derating. Contact Eaton for special reclosing requirements.
Isc = 1.15 (Rated Short-Circuit Current)
Vo j For higher close and latch ratings, refer to Table 5.4-2.
But not to exceed KI.
The above apply on predominately inductive or resistive three-phase
k
l
Included for reference only. 16
Asymmetrical interrupting capability = “S” times symmetrical
circuits with normal-frequency line-to-line recovery voltage equal interrupting capability, both at specified operating voltage.
to the operating voltage.
5 4000 A continuous rating is available for 5/15 kV. 3000 A continuous
m ANSI standard requires 150 kV BIL. All 38 kV ratings are tested to
170 kV BIL.
17
rating is available for 38 kV. Contact Eaton for details. n Type 380 VCP-W 40 circuit breaker is not rated for rapid reclosing.
E2
f RRRV = 1.137 ------
T2
18
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5.4-6
Sheet 05 036
Technical Data—Extra Capability VCP-WC Circuit Breakers
Industry Leader VCP-WC ■ Higher voltage ratings with K=1 ■ Front, functionally grouped controls
i Introducing the VCP-WC extra capabil- ■ 3-cycle interrupting time and indicators
■ Higher switching life ■ Glass-polyester (5/15 kV), or epoxy
ity medium-voltage drawout circuit
■ Designed and tested to ANSI
insulation (27/38 kV)
ii breaker. Designed to provide all the
industry-leading features expected of standards and higher ■ Front, vertically mounted stored
the VCP-W, plus extra capabilities for ■ WR fixed retrofit configuration
energy mechanism
available ■ Drawout on extension rails
1 those application requirements that go
■ Integrally mounted wheels
beyond what is usually experienced.
The performance enhancement fea- Vacuum Circuit Breaker Design ■ Quality Assurance Certificate
2 tures of the VCP-WC make it an ideal Leadership
choice for capacitor switching duty,
high altitude applications, transformer Eaton is a world leader in vacuum
interrupter and vacuum circuit breaker
3 secondary fault protection, locations
technology, offering VCP-WC with extra
with concentrations of rotating
machinery or high operating endur- capabilities without sacrificing the
proven features already standard
4 ance requirements, just to mention a
with other VCP-W circuit breakers.
few. Consider these capability
enhancements: Features such as:
5 ■ Definite purpose capacitor switching ■ Vacuum interrupters with
copper-chrome contacts
■ Higher close and latch
■ V-Flex non-sliding current
6 ■ Faster rate of rise of recovery voltage transfer system
■ Higher short-circuit current ■ Visible contact erosion indicators
■ Higher mechanical endurance ■ Visible contact wipe indicators
7 ■ Higher insulation level
The Type VCP-WC Breakers are not
Interchangeable with Standard VCP-W
Breakers. They are Equipped with Different
Code Plates and Taller Front Panels.
8 Table 5.4-2. Extra Capability Type VCP-WC Ratings (Symmetrical Current Basis), Rated K = 1
Identification Rated Values Mechanical
Circuit Voltage Insulation Current Maximum Rate of Capacitor Switching Ratings Endurance
9 Breaker Level Short-Circuit Current Permissible Rise of General Definite Purpose
Type Tripping Recovery Purpose
Back-to-Back
Delay Voltage
(RRRV) Isolated Capacitor Switching
10 3 Shunt
% dc Component (Idc)
Asym. Interrupting (It)

Maximum Voltage (V)
Voltage Range Factor
Capacitor
Interrupting Time 2
Continuous Current
Short-Time Current
Bank
Sym. Interrupting
Inrush Frequency
for 3 Seconds 1
Current
Voltage (1 min.)
Capacitor Bank
at Voltage (Isc)
11
Inrush Current
Capability
at 60 Hz
Current
12
kV K kV kV A kA rms % kA kA kA ms Seconds kV/µs A rms A rms kA kHz No-Load
rms rms Peak rms Total rms Peak rms Peak Operations
13 50 VCP-W 25C 5.95 1 24 75 1200 25 50 31 97 25 50 2.0 0.9 400 & 630 400 & 630 20 & 20 6.5 & 5.5 10,000
2000 75 36 0.9 1000 1000 18 2.7 10,000
3000 4 75 36 0.8 250 — — — 5,000
14 50 VCP-W 40C 5.95 1 24 75 1200
2000
40 75 58 139 40 50 2.0 0.9
0.9
630
1000
630
1000
15
18
3.5
2.7
10,000
10,000
3000 4 0.8 250 — — — 5,000
50 VCP-W 50C 5.95 1 24 75 1200 50 57 64 139 50 50 2.0 0.9 630 630 15 3.5 10,000
15 2000 57 64 0.9 1000 1000 18 2.7 10,000
3000 4 52 62 0.8 250 — — — 5,000
50 VCP-W 63C 5.95 1 24 75 1200 63 62 83 175 63 50 2.0 1.1 250 400 & 1600 5 8.8 & 7.7 1.6 & 0.465 10,000
2000 400 & 1600 5 8.8 & 7.7 1.6 & 0.465 10,000
16 3000 4 400 & 1600 5 8.8 & 7.7 1.6 & 0.465 10,000
75 VCP-W 50C 10.3 1 42 95 1200 50 57 64 139 50 50 2.0 0.9 630 630 15 3.5 10,000
2000 57 64 0.9 1000 1000 18 2.7 10,000
17 3000 4 52 62 0.8 250 — — — 5,000
150 VCP-W 25C 17.5 1 42 95 1200 25 50 31 97 6 25 50 2.0 0.9 400 & 600 400 & 600 7 20 & 20 6.5 & 5.5 10,000
2000 75 36 0.9 7 1000 7 18 2.7 10,000
3000 4 75 36 0.8 1000 7 — — — 5,000
18 250 7
150 VCP-W 40C 17.5 1 42 95 1200 40 75 58 139 40 50 2.0 0.9 630 7 630 7 15 3.5 10,000
2000 0.9 1000 7 1000 7 18 2.7 10,000
3000 4 0.8 250 7 — — — 5,000
19 150 VCP-W 50C 17.5 1 42 95 1200 50 57 64 139 50 50 2.0 0.9 630 7 630 7 15 3.5 10,000
2000 57 64 0.9 1000 7 1000 7 18 2.7 10,000
3000 4 52 62 0.8 250 7 — — — 5,000
20 150 VCP-W 63C 15 1 42 95 1200
2000
63 62 83 175 63 50 2.0 1.1 250 400 & 1600 5
400 & 1600 5
8.8 & 7.7
8.8 & 7.7
1.6 & 0.465
1.6 & 0.465
10,000
10,000
3000 4 400 & 1600 5 8.8 & 7.7 1.6 & 0.465 10,000
21 Note: Refer to Page 5.4-7 for footnotes.

5.4-7
Sheet 05 037
Technical Data—Extra Capability VCP-WC Circuit Breakers
Table 5.4-2. VCP-WC Ratings (Symmetrical Current Basis), Rated K = 1 (Continued)

Identification Rated Values Mechanical i
Circuit Voltage Insulation Current Maximum Rate of Capacitor Switching Ratings Endurance
Breaker Level Permissible Rise of
Type
Short-Circuit Current
Tripping Recovery
General Purpose Definite Purpose
ii

Delay Voltage Cable Isolated Back-to-Back
Power Frequency Withstand (RRRV) Charging Shunt Capacitor Switching
3 Current Capacitor
1
% dc Component (Idc)
Asym. Interrupting (It)

Maximum Voltage (V)
Voltage Range Factor

Bank
Interrupting Time 2
Continuous Current
Short-Time Current
Current
Sym. Interrupting
Inrush Frequency
for 3 Seconds 1
Voltage (1 min.)
Capacitor Bank
at Voltage (Isc)
Inrush Current
2
Capability
at 60 Hz
Current
kV K kV kV A kA % kA kA kA ms Seconds kV/µs A rms A rms A rms kA kHz No-Load
3
rms rms Peak rms rms rms Peak rms Peak Operations
Total
270 VCP-W 25C 27 1 60 125 1200 25 75 36 85 25 h 50 2.0 1.1 — 400 400 20 4.2 5,000
4
1600
31.5 i 50
270 VCP-W 32C 27 1 60 125 1200
1600
31.5 55 40 100 2.0 1.1 — 400 400 20 4.2 5,000
5
270 VCP-W 40C 27 1 60 125 1200 40 50 49 112 40 j 50 2.0 1.1 — 400 400 20 4.2 5,000
1600
380 VCP-W 16C 38 1 80 170 1200 16 75 23.3 50 16 50 2.0 0.7 50 250 250 20 4.4 10,000 6
2000 1.3 50 250 & 1000 250 & 1000 20 & 20 5 & 5
380 VCP-W 25C 38 1 80 170 1200 25 65 34.0 75 25 50 2.0 0.7 50 250 250 20 4.4 10,000
2000 1.3 50 250 & 1000 250 & 1000 20 & 20 5 & 5 7
380 VCP-W 32C 38 1 80 170 1200 33.1 57 42.5 91 31.5 50 2.0 0.7 50 250 250 20 4.4 10,000
2000 1.3 50 250 & 1000 250 & 1000 20 & 20 5&5
2500 0.7 50 — — — —
3000FC k 1.3 50 250 & 1000 250 & 1000 20 & 20 5&5 8
380 VCP-W 40C 38 1 80 170 1200 40 63 53.5 107 40 50 2.0 0.7 50 m m m m 10,000
2000 50
2500
3000FC l
50
50
9
1 Except as noted.
2
3
3 cycles.
Contact Eaton for higher RRRV or for more information.
10
4 4000 A FC rating available.
5
6
C37.04.a-2003 Class C2 at 15 kV.
Close and Latch Current for 1200A Type 150 VCP-W 25C is proven at 15 kV. For sealed interrupters at high altitudes, switching voltage is not derated.
11
7 Capacitor Switching Ratings are proven at 15 kV. For sealed interrupters at high altitudes, switching voltage is not derated.
h 2.5 seconds.
i 1.6 second.
12
j 1 second.
k 2000 A FC to 3000 A.
l 2500 A FC to 3000 A. 13
m Tested at 27 kV, 350 A isolated or back-to-back capacitor bank, inrush current 4.6 kA, inrush frequency 1.2 kHz.
Note: 38 kV, 2500 A and 3000 A WC breakers are not rated for rapid reclosing.
14
15
16
17
18
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5.4-8
Sheet 05 038
Technical Data—Type VCP-WG and VCP-WRG Generator Circuit Breakers
Type VCP-WG Generator The VCP-WG (drawout) and VCP-WRG High Continuous Current Levels
i Circuit Breakers (fixed) circuit breakers meet, and even Generator circuit breakers must be
exceed, the rigorous service duty able to handle high continuous current
requirements for generator circuit levels without overheating. VCP-WG
ii applications as defined by IEEE. drawout circuit breakers are designed
Eaton’s VCP-WG and VCP-WRG to reliably operate up to 4000 A with
natural air convection cooling, and up
1 generator breakers are available in
to 5000 A with suitable enclosure fan
two frame sizes. The 29.00-inch frame
(29.00 inches wide with front cover on) cooling during overload conditions.
VCP-WRG fixed circuit breakers are
2 has ratings up to 15 kV, 63 kA and
designed to reliably operate up to
3000 A (4000 A with forced-air cool-
ing). The 31.00-inch frame (31.00 6000 A with natural air convection
cooling and up to 7000 A with suitable
3 inches wide with front cover on) has
enclosure fan cooling during overload
ratings up to 15 kV, 75 kA and 4000 A
(5000 A with forced-air cooling). The conditions.
4 31.00-inch frame is also available in a Unique Fault Current Conditions
fixed version with ratings up to 15 kV,
System-source (aka, transformer-fed)
75 kA and 6000 A (7000 A with forced-
faults (see Figure 5.4-1, fault location
5 VCP-WG Breaker (Front View) air cooling).
“a”) can be extremely high. The full
Count on Eaton’s innovative technology energy of the power system feeds the
to handle high continuous ac current fault, and the low impedance of the
6 and voltage, then safely switch through fault current path does very little to
extreme out-of-phase voltages and limit the fault current. Eaton’s type
high-stress asymmetrical currents VCP-WG Generator Circuit Breakers
7 using “clean and green” vacuum are ideal for interrupting such high
interruption without fail for over fault currents because they have
10,000 normal operations. demonstrated high interruption
8 ratings up to 75 kA, with high dc fault
Eaton’s VCP-WG generator circuit content up to 75%, as proven by high
breakers meet the strict service duty power laboratory tests.
9 requirements set forth by IEEE for
generator circuit applications, including: Generator-source (aka, generator-fed)
faults, see Figure 5.4-1, fault location
10 ■ Generator circuit configuration “b”) can cause a severe condition
■ High continuous current levels called “Delayed Current Zero,” see
■ Unique fault current conditions Figure 5.4-2). The high ratio of
11 VCP-WG Breaker (Rear View) ❑ Transformer-fed faults inductive reactance to resistance
(X/R ratio) of the system can cause the
Why generator circuit breakers? ❑ Generator-fed faults dc component of the fault current to
12 ■ Specially rated generator breakers ■ Unique voltage conditions exceed 100%. The asymmetrical fault
typically should be used on ❑ Very fast RRRV current peak becomes high enough
generator applications 10,000 kW and its decay becomes slow enough
13 and above
❑ Out-of-phase switching
that the natural current zero is delayed
Generator Circuit Configuration for several cycles. The circuit breaker
■ A generator circuit breaker, properly
The transformer and generator can experiences longer arcing time and
14 rated and tested to the appropriate
be in close proximity to the circuit more electrical, thermal and mechani-
industry standard, can protect the
breaker. See Figure 5.4-1. Applications cal stress during the interruption. The
generator from damage, or even
IEEE standard requires verification that
15 complete failure, that could occur with high continuous current levels
require connections with large conduc- the circuit breaker can interrupt under
when feeding a faulted transformer,
tors of very low impedance. This con- these severe conditions. Eaton’s
and also can protect the trans-
VCP-WG generator circuit breakers
16 former, in the event that a fault struction causes unique fault current
have demonstrated their ability to
should occur in the generator and voltage conditions as shown in
Figure 5.4-2. interrupt three-phase fault current
Generator circuits have unique levels up to 135% dc content under
17 characteristics that require specially delayed current zero conditions.
designed and tested circuit breakers. Generator High Voltage
The IEEE® developed the special Circuit Breaker Circuit Breaker
18 industry standard C37.013 and amend- “a” “b”
ment C37.013a-2007 to address these
characteristics. Eaton has dedicated
~
19 years of research, design, enhance- Generator Step-up
ment and testing to create Eaton’s Transformer
family of generator breakers.
20 Figure 5.4-1. Generator Circuit Application
21

5.4-9
Sheet 05 039
Unique Voltage Conditions

Generator circuits typically produce very i
Contact Parting
fast rates of rise of recovery voltage 8
(RRRV) due to the high natural frequency
and low impedance and very low stray
Current
pu ii
capacitance. VCP-WG generator cir- 6
cuit breakers are designed to interrupt
fault current levels with very fast RRRV 1
4
in accordance with IEEE standard Idc
C37.013 and C37.013a. VCP-WG genera-
tor circuit breakers have a distinct ability 2 2
to perform under out-of-phase condi-
tions when the generator and power
system voltages are not in sync. The
0 3
voltages across the open contacts can
be as high as twice the rated line-to- -2
ground voltage of the system. The IEEE 4
standard requires demonstration by
-4
test that the generator circuit breaker
can switch under specified out-of-phase
5
conditions. -6
0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160
Versatility in Application
Figure 5.4-2. Generator-Fed Faults Can Experience Delayed Current Zero, Where the High Inductance
6
Eaton’s generator vacuum circuit to Resistance Ratio of the System Can Cause the dc Component of the Fault Current to Exceed 100%
breakers are available in drawout
(VCP-WG) or fixed (VCP-WRG) configu- 7
rations to provide for superior perfor-
mance and versatility. Many industrial 10.00 10.00 10.00 10.00
and commercial power systems now
(254.0) (254.0) (254.0) (254.0) 8
include small generators as a local 29.00 30.00 29.00 26.60
(736.6) (762.0) (736.6) (675.6)
source of power. New applications are
arising as a result of the de-regulation
9
of the utility industry, and the con-
struction of smaller packaged power
plants. Eaton’s generator breakers
31.40
(797.6)
31.20
(792.5)
10
interrupt large short-circuit currents
in a small three-pole package.
11
Typical applications include:
24.60 24.60
■ Electric utilities: fossil, hydro and (624.8) (624.8)
12
wind power
29-Inch Frame Drawout VCP-WG 29-Inch Frame Fixed VCP-WRG
■ Packaged power plants
■ Industrial companies using 13
combined cycle/combustion
10.00 10.00 10.00 10.00
turbine plants
■ Government and military
(254.0)
30.60
(254.0)
30.00
(254.0)
30.60
(254.0)
26.80*
14
(777.2) (762.0) (777.2) (680.7)
■ Commercial institutions
■ Petrochemical and process 15
industries
■ Forestry, pulp and paper
■ Mining, exploration and marine
39.60
(1005.8)
39.30
(998.2)
16
The VCP-WG is the world’s generator
circuit breaker for reliable and robust 17
power generation protection.
24.60 *6000 A has a depth of 28.50 (723.9)
(624.8) 18
31-Inch Frame Drawout VCP-WG 31-Inch Frame Fixed VCP-WRG
19
Figure 5.4-3. Type VCP-WG (Drawout) and Type VCP-WRG (Fixed) Circuit Breakers
20
21

5.4-10
Sheet 05 040
5 kV Class Generator Circuit Breaker Ratings

i Table 5.4-3. Generator Circuit Breaker Types: VCP-WG (Drawout—DO) / VCP-WRG (Fixed—FIX)
Description Units Short-Circuit Current (Isc)
ii 50 kA 63 kA 75 kA
Maximum Voltage (V): 5 kV
Frame in Inches (mm) — 29.00 29.00 31.00 31.00 29.00 29.00 31.00 31.00 31.00 31.00
1 (see Figure 5.4-3 on Page 5.4-9) (736.6) (736.6) (787.4) (787.4) (736.6) (736.6) (787.4) (787.4) (787.4) (787.4)
Ratings Assigned — DO FIX DO FIX DO FIX DO FIX DO FIX
2 Continuous Current A rms 1200

2000
1200
2000
—
—
—
—
1200
2000
1200
2000
—
—
—
—
1200
2000
1200
2000
3000 3000 — — 3000 3000 — — 3000 3000
4000 1 4000 1 4000 4000 4000 1 4000 1 4000 4000 4000 4000
3 — — 5000 1 5000 — — 5000 1 5000 5000 1 5000
— — — 6000 — — — 6000 — 6000
— — — 6300 1 — — — 6300 1 — 6300 1
4 — — — 7000 1 — — — 7000 1 — 7000 1
Dielectric Strength
Power frequency withstand voltage kV rms 19 19 19 19 19 19 19 19 19 19
5 Lightning impulse withstand voltage kV peak 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60
Interrupting Time ms 50 50 83 83 50 50 83 83 83 83
Closing Time ms 47 47 47 47 47 47 47 47 47 47
6 Short-Circuit Current kA rms 50 50 50 50 63 63 63 63 75 75
Asymmetrical current interrupting capability % dc 75 75 75 75 75 75 75 75 63 63
Ref: Minimum opening time ms 30 30 54 54 30 30 54 54 54 54
7 Short-time current carrying capability kA rms 50 50 50 50 63 63 63 63 75 75
Duration of short-time current sec 3 3 2.3 2.3 3 3 1.4 1.4 1 1
Closing and Latching Capability kA peak 137 137 137 137 173 173 173 173 206 206
8 First Generator-Source Symmetrical
Current Interrupting Capability kA rms 25 25 25 25 31.5 31.5 31.5 31.5 40 40
First Generator-Source Asymmetrical
9 Current Interrupting Capability % dc 130 130 130 130 130 130 130 130 130 130
Second Generator-Source Symmetrical
Current Interrupting Capability kA rms — — 31.5 31.5 40 40 40 40 50 50
10 Second Generator-Source Asymmetrical
Current Interrupting Capability % dc — — 110 110 110 110 110 110 110 110
Prospective TRV—Rate of Rise of Recovery
11 Voltage (RRRV) kV / µs 3.0 3.0 3.0 2 3.0 2 3.0 3.0 3.0 2 3.0 2 3.0 2 3.0 2
Transient recovery voltage—Peak (E2 = 1.84 x V) kV peak 9.2 9.2 9.2 2 9.2 2 9.2 9.2 9.2 2 9.2 2 9.2 2 9.2 2
Transient recovery voltage—Time to Peak
12 (T2 = 0.62 x V) µs 3.1 3.1 3.1 2 3.1 2 3.1 3.1 3.1 2 3.1 2 3.1 2 3.1 2
Load Current Switching Endurance Capability Operations 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000
No-Load Mechanical Endurance Capability Operations 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000
13 Out-of-Phase Current Switching Capability kA 25 25 25 25 31.5 31.5 31.5 31.5 37.5 37.5
90º out-of-phase power frequency recovery
14 voltage ( = 1.5 x sqrt(2/3) x V) kV rms 6.1 6.1 6.1 6.1 6.1 6.1 6.1 6.1 6.1 6.1
90º out-of-phase inherent TRV—
Rate of Rise of Recovery Voltage (RRRV) kV / µs 3.3 3.3 3.3 3.3 3.3 3.3 3.3 3.3 3.3 3.3
15 Transient recovery voltage—Peak (E2 = 2.6 x V) kV peak 13 13 13 13 13 13 13 13 13 13
(T2 = 0.89 x V) µs 4.5 4.5 4.5 4.5 4.5 4.5 4.5 4.5 4.5 4.5
16 1 Ratings achieved using forced-air cooling by blowers in the enclosure.
2 TRV capacitors are required if RRRV is >0.5 kV/µs; or T2 is <65 µs.
Note: Rated frequency: 60 Hz.
17 Note: Standard operating duty: CO - 30 m - CO.
Note: Relevant Standard: IEEE standards C37.013-1997 and C37.013a-2007.
Note: Test certificates available.
18
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5.4-11
Sheet 05 041
15 kV Class Generator Circuit Breaker Ratings

Table 5.4-4. Generator Circuit Breaker Types: VCP-WG (Drawout—DO) / VCP-WRG (Fixed—FIX) (Continued)
i
Description Units Short-Circuit Current (Isc)
50 kA 63 kA 75 kA ii
Maximum Voltage (V): 15 kV
Frame in Inches (mm) — 29.00 29.00 31.00 31.00 29.00 29.00 31.00 31.00 31.00 31.00
(see Figure 5.4-3 on Page 5.4-9) (736.6) (736.6) (787.4) (787.4) (736.6) (736.6) (787.4) (787.4) (787.4) (787.4) 1
Ratings Assigned — DO FIX DO FIX DO FIX DO FIX DO FIX
Continuous Current A rms 1200
2000
1200
2000
—
—
—
—
1200
2000
1200
2000
—
—
—
—
1200
2000
1200
2000
2
3000 3000 — — 3000 3000 — — 3000 3000
4000 1 4000 1 4000 4000 4000 1 4000 1 4000 4000 4000 4000
— — 5000 1 5000 — — 5000 1 5000 5000 1 5000 3
— — — 6000 — — — 6000 — 6000
— — — 6300 1 — — — 6300 1 — 6300 1
— — — 7000 1 — — — 7000 1 — 7000 1 4
Dielectric Strength
Power frequency withstand voltage kV rms 36 36 36 36 36 36 36 36 36 36
Lightning impulse withstand voltage kV peak 95 95 95 95 95 95 95 95 95 95 5
Interrupting Time ms 50 50 83 83 50 50 83 83 83 83
Closing Time ms 47 47 47 47 47 47 47 47 47 47
Short-Circuit Current kA rms 50 50 50 50 63 63 63 63 75 75
6
Asymmetrical current interrupting capability % dc 75 75 75 75 75 75 75 75 63 63
Ref: Minimum opening time ms 30 30 54 54 30 30 54 54 54 54
Short-time current carrying capability kA rms 50 50 50 50 63 63 63 63 75 75 7
Duration of short-time current s 3 3 2.3 2.3 3 3 1.4 1.4 1 1
Closing and Latching Capability kA peak 137 137 137 137 173 173 173 173 206 206
First Generator-Source Symmetrical 8
Current Interrupting Capability kA rms 25 25 25 25 31.5 31.5 31.5 31.5 40 40
First Generator-Source Asymmetrical
Current Interrupting Capability % dc 130 130 130 130 130 130 130 130 130 130 9
Second Generator-Source Symmetrical
Current Interrupting Capability kA rms — — 31.5 31.5 40 40 40 40 50 50
Second Generator-Source Asymmetrical
10
Current Interrupting Capability % dc — — 110 110 110 110 110 110 110 110
Prospective TRV—Rate of Rise of Recovery
Voltage (RRRV) kV / µs 3.4 3.4 3.4 2 3.4 2 3.4 3.4 3.4 2 3.4 2 3.4 2 3.4 2 11
Transient recovery voltage—Peak (E2 = 1.84 x V) kV peak 27.6 27.6 27.6 2 27.6 2 27.6 27.6 27.6 2 27.6 2 30.9 2 30.9 2
(T2 = 0.62 x V) µs 9.3 9.3 9.3 2 9.3 2 9.3 9.3 9.3 2 9.3 2 9.3 2 9.3 2 12
Load Current Switching Endurance Capability Operations 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000
No-Load Mechanical Endurance Capability Operations 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000
Out-of-Phase Current Switching Capability kA 25 25 25 25 31.5 31.5 31.5 31.5 37.5 37.5
13
90º out-of-phase power frequency recovery
voltage ( = 1.5 x sqrt(2/3) x V) kV rms 18.4 18.4 18.4 18.4 18.4 18.4 18.4 18.4 18.4 18.4 14
90º out-of-phase inherent TRV—
Rate of Rise of Recovery Voltage (RRRV) kV / µs 3.3 3.3 3.3 3.3 3.3 3.3 3.3 3.3 3.3 3.3
Transient recovery voltage—Peak (E2 = 2.6 x V) kV peak 39 39 39 39 39 39 39 39 39 39 15
(T2 = 0.89 x V) µs 13.4 13.4 13.4 13.4 13.4 13.4 13.4 13.4 13.4 13.4
1 Ratings achieved using forced-air cooling by blowers in the enclosure. 16
2 TRV capacitors are required if RRRV is >0.5 kV/µs; or T2 is <65 µs.
Note: Rated frequency: 60 Hz.
Note: Standard operating duty: CO - 30 m - CO. 17
Note: Relevant Standard: IEEE standards C37.013-1997 and C37.013a-2007.
Note: Test certificates available.
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Sheet 05 042
Technical Data—Circuit Breakers
Type VCP-W Circuit Breaker Operating Times

i The closing time (initiation of close Figure 5.4-4 below shows the sequence
signal to contact make) and opening of events in the course of circuit inter-
time (initiation of the trip signal to con- ruption, along with applicable VCP-W
ii tact break) are shown in Table 5.4-5. circuit breaker timings.
Table 5.4-5. Closing Time and Opening Time
1 Rated Breaker Closing Time Opening Time Milliseconds
Control Voltage Rating Milliseconds Standard 5-Cycle Breaker Optional 3-Cycle Breaker
2 48 V, 125 V, 250 Vdc All 45–60 30–45 30–38

120 V, 240 Vac All 45–60 — —
120 V or 240 Vac capacitor trip All — 26–41 26–38
3 Optional—undervoltage trip release 48 V, 125 V, 250 Vdc All — 30–45 30–45
4
Clearing Time
5 Interrupting Time
Standard: 83 ms (5 Cycle)
Optional Available: 50 ms (3 Cycle)
6 12
Contact Parting Time
Maximum Contact Parting Time = 38 ms (2-1/4 Cycle) Based on Minimum Tripping
7 Delay Equal to 8 ms (1/2 Cycle)
Tripping Delay Time Opening Time Arcing Time

8 8 ms (1/2 Cycle) Minimum Delay 30–45 ms for 5 Cycle VCP-W 5–17 ms
2 sec = (120 Cycle) Maximum Delay 30–38 ms for 3 Cycle VCP-W
9 Protective Relay Auxiliary Relay Shunt Trip Mechanism

Operating Time Operating Time Operating Time Operating Time
10
Short- Rated Control Main Last
Circuit Voltage Energizes Contacts Pole
11 Begins Trip Coil Parts Clears
Figure 5.4-4. Sequence of Events and Circuit Breaker Operating Times

12 1 Times shown are based on 60 Hz.
2 % dc component capability (and asymmetry factor S) depend on the minimum contact parting time.
The % dc component capability is M 50% (S factor M 1.2) for all VCP-W circuit breakers.
13
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 Time (ms)
14
38 ms 12 ms 47 ms
52-1 Load 52-2 52-1 Opening Time Arcing Dead Time (With Arcing)
15 Time
7
ms 52 ms
16 52-2 Closing Time
Source #1 Source #2
52-1 “b”
17 +
Contact
Makes
59 ms
Transfer 52-1
Dead Bus Time (No Arcing)
18 Initiate b
Control Standard Approx. 100 ms
Supply ”b“ Contact
Total Transfer Time
19
Trip 52-1 Close 52-2 Transfer
Initiate
Signal
20 –
Figure 5.4-5. Typical Transfer Times 3—Fast Sequential Transfer

21 3 Times shown are based on 60 Hz.

5.4-13
Sheet 05 043
Technical Data—Circuit Breakers and Switchgear
Usual Service Conditions Applications at Frequencies Less Than 60 Hz Power Frequency and Impulse Withstand
Usual service conditions for operation Voltage Ratings i
of metal-clad switchgear are as follows: No derating is required for lower
Based on series of actual tests performed frequency.
■ Altitude does not exceed 3300 feet on Type VCP-W circuit breakers and ii
(1000 m) analysis of these test data and physics CTs, VTs, Relays and Instruments
■ Ambient temperature within of vacuum interrupters, it has been Application at frequency other than
the limits of –30 °C and +40 ºC found that the current interruption rated frequency must be verified for 1
(–22 °F and +104 °F) limit for Type VCP-W circuit breakers each device on an individual basis.
■ The effect of solar radiation is not is proportional to the square root of
significant the frequency. Table 5.4-6 provides Table 5.4-8. Altitude Derating Factors 2
derating factors, which must be applied Altitude Above Altitude Correction Factor to
Applications Above 3300 Feet (1006 m) to breaker interrupting current at Sea Level in be Applied to:
Equipment utilizing sealed interrupting various frequencies. Feet (m) Voltage Rated 3
devices (such as vacuum interrupters) Continuous
Table 5.4-6. Derating Factors Current
does not require derating of rated
maximum voltage. The rated one- Interrupting Current
3300 (1006)
4
Derating Factors
minute power frequency withstand (and Below) 1.0 1.0
50 Hz 25 Hz 16 Hz 12 Hz
voltage, the impulse withstand voltage
and the continuous current rating None 0.65 0.52 0.45
4000 (1219)
5000 (1524)
0.98
0.95
0.995
0.991
5
must be multiplied by the appropriate 6000 (1829) 0.92 0.987
correction factor in Table 5.4-8 to obtain Rated Short-Time and 6600 (2012) 0.91 0.985
modified ratings that must equal or 7000 (2137) 0.89 0.98 6
Close and Latch Currents 8000 (2438) 0.86 0.97
exceed the application requirements.
No derating is required for short time 9000 (2743) 0.83 0.965
Note: Intermediate values may be obtained and close and latch current at lower 10,000 (3048) 0.80 0.96 7
by interpolation. frequency. 12,000 (3658) 0.75 0.95
13,200 (4023) 0.72 0.94
Applications Above or Below Rated Continuous Current 14,000 (4267) 0.70 0.935 8
40 °C Ambient Because the effective resistance of 16,000 (4877) 0.65 0.925
Refer to ANSI C37.20.2, Section 8.4 circuit conductors is less at lower 16,400 (5000) 0.64 0.92
for load current-carrying capabilities frequency, continuous current through 18,000 (5486) 0.61 0.91 9
the circuit can be increased somewhat. 20,000 (6096) 0.56 0.90
under various conditions of ambient
temperature and load. Table 5.4-7 provides nominal current
rating for VCP-W breakers when 10
operated at frequencies below 60 Hz.
Table 5.4-7. Current Ratings 11

Rated Continuous Nominal Current at
Current at 60 Hz Frequency Below 60 Hz
50 Hz 25 Hz 16 Hz 12 Hz 12
1200 A 1243 1410 1519 1589
2000 A
3000 A
2075
3119
2374
3597
2573
3923
2703
4139
13
14
15
16
17
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5.4-14
Sheet 05 044
Technical Data—Switchgear
Unusual Service Conditions Maintenance shall consist of adjusting, to rated continuous current at rated
i Applications of metal-clad switchgear cleaning, lubricating, tightening, etc., maximum voltage with power factor
at other than usual altitude or temper- as recommended by the circuit breaker between 80% leading and
ature, or where solar radiation is sig- instruction book. 80% lagging.
ii nificant, require special consideration. Continuous current switching assumes In accordance with ANSI C37.06, if a
Other unusual service conditions that opening and closing rated continuous short-circuit operation occurs before
may affect design and application
1 include:
current at rated maximum voltage with the completion of the listed switching
power factor between 80% leading and operations, maintenance is recom-
■ Exposure to salt air, hot or humid 80% lagging. mended and possible functional part
2 climate, excessive dust, dripping Inrush current switching ensures a
replacement may be necessary,
water, falling dirt, or other similar depending on previous accumulated
closing current equal to 600% of rated duty, fault magnitude and expected
conditions continuous current at rated maximum
3 ■ Unusual transportation or storage voltage with power factor of 30% lagging
future operations.
conditions or less, and an opening current equal
■ Switchgear assemblies when used
4 as the service disconnecting means Table 5.4-9. Breaker Operations Information
■ Installations accessible to the Circuit Breaker Ratings Maximum Number of Operations 1
5 general public Rated Rated Rated Between No-Load Rated Inrush
■ Exposure to seismic shock Maximum Continuous Short-Circuit Servicing Mechanical Continuous Current
■ Exposure to nuclear radiation Voltage Current Current Current Switching
6 kV rms Amperes kA rms, sym. Switching
Load Current Switching 4.76, 8.25, 15 1200, 2000 33 kA and below 2000 10,000 10,000 750
Table 5.4-9 showing number of 4.76, 8.25, 15 3000 All 1000 5000 5000 400
7 operations is a guide to normal main- 4.76, 15 All 37 kA and above 1000 5000 5000 400
tenance for circuit breakers operated 27 All All 500 2500 2500 100
under usual service conditions for most 38 All All 250 1500 1500 100
8 repetitive duty applications including 1 Each operation is comprised of one closing plus one opening.
isolated capacitor bank switching and
shunt reactor switching, but not for Table 5.4-10. Heat Loss in Watts at Full Rating, at 60 Hz
9 arc furnace switching. The numbers
Type of Switchgear Assembly Breaker 1200 A 2000 A 2500 A 3000 A 4000 A Fan
in the table are equal to or in excess Rating Cooled
of those required by ANSI C37.06.
10 VCP-W 5, 15, and 27 kV 600 W 1400 W — 2100 W 3700 W
Switchgear Heat Loss VCP-W 38 kV 850 W 1700 W 2300 W 3800 W —
The heat-loss data for circuit breakers Other Components
11 given in Table 5.4-10 includes portion Each CT, standard accuracy 50 W
of main bus conductors and load run- Each CT, high accuracy 100 W
backs. Please note that the estimated Each VT 60 W
12 wattage given for each component is CPT single-phase, 25 kVA 450 W
at its full rating. For example, the chart CPT single-phase, 45 kVA 892 W
shows 600 W for 1200 A, 5 kV VCP-W Space heater—each 250 W
13 breaker. It simply means that we
estimated 600 W loss in breaker in a
1200 A, 5 kV compartment when the
14 circuit breaker is carrying full 1200 A.
The actual loss, of course, will depend
on the actual current being carried by
15 the breaker. If the full load current of
the load connected to that 1200 A
breaker, for example, is only 200 A,
16 the heat-loss in that compartment
will be much less. By simple “I x I x R”
calculations, one can easily calculate
17 actual loss at 200 A as = 600 x (200/
1200) x (200/1200) = 16.67 W. Also,
in case of lineup consisting of many
18 feeders, all feeders might not be carry-
ing or supplying loads at all times. If
that is the case, then one can further
19 reduce total watt loss for the lineup by
applying a utilization factor.
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5.4-15
Sheet 05 045
Technical Data—Assembly Ratings
Standard Metal-Clad i
Switchgear Assembly Ratings
VacClad-W metal-clad switchgear is ii
available for application at voltages up
to 38 kV, 50 or 60 Hz. Refer to the table
below for complete list of available 1
ratings.
Table 5.4-11. Standard VCP-W (Non-Arc-Resistant) Metal-Clad Switchgear Ratings Per IEEE C37.20.2-2015 12 2
Rated (Ref.) (Ref.) Insulation Level Rated Main Bus Rated Short-Time Rated Momentary
Maximum Rated Rated Power Lightning Continuous Current 34 Short-Circuit Short-Circuit
Voltage Voltage Short- Frequency Impulse Current Current Withstand 3
Range Circuit Withstand Withstand Withstand (10-Cycle) (167 ms)
Factor Current Voltage, Voltage (2-Second)
K I 60 Hz,
1 Minute
[LIWV]
(BIL)
K*I 5 2.7 *K*I 6 1.6 *K* I 7
(Ref. only)
4
kV rms kA rms kV rms kV Peak Amperes kA rms Sym. kA Crest kA rms Asym.
4.76 1 25 19 60 1200, 2000, 3000, 4000 25 68 40

5
1.24 29 1200, 2000, 3000, 4000 36 97 58
1 40 1200, 2000, 3000, 4000 40 108 64 6
1.19 41 1200, 2000, 3000, 4000 49 132 78
1 50 1200, 2000, 3000, 4000 50 135 80
1 63 1200, 2000, 3000, 4000 63 170 101 7
8.25 1.25 33 36 95 1200, 2000, 3000, 4000 41 111 66
1 50 1200, 2000, 3000, 4000 50 135 80
8
15 1.3 18 36 95 1200, 2000, 3000, 4000 23 62 37
1 25 1200, 2000, 3000, 4000 25 68 40
1.3 28 1200, 2000, 3000, 4000 36 97 58 9
1 40 1200, 2000, 3000, 4000 40 108 64
1.3 37 1200, 2000, 3000, 4000 48 130 77
1 50 1200, 2000, 3000, 4000 50 135 80
10
1 63 1200, 2000, 3000, 4000 63 170 101
27 1 16 60 125 1200, 2000, 2500, 2700 16 43 26 11
1 22 1200, 2000, 2500, 2700 22 60 35
1 25 1200, 2000, 2500, 2700 25 68 40
1 31.5 1200, 2000, 2500, 2700 31.5 85 51
12
1 40 1200, 2000, 2500, 2700 40 108 64
38 1 16 80 150 8 1200, 2000, 2500 16 43 26 13
1 25 1200, 2000, 2500 25 68 40
1 31.5 1200, 2000, 2500 31.5 85 51
1.65 23 1200, 2000, 2500 35 95 56 14
1 40 1200, 2000, 2500 40 108 64
1 The switchgear assembly is designed for use with type VCP-W, VCP-WC and VCP-WG circuit breakers. However, please note that certain VCP-WC
circuit breakers may have higher capabilities than required by ANSI standards. In such cases, switchgear assembly ratings as given in this table
15
will apply.
2 Switchgear assemblies can be supplied with UL/CSA label. Contact Eaton for availability.
3 Circuit breaker requires forced air cooling to carry 4000 A at 4.76, 8.25 and 15 kV, and 3000 A at 38 kV. 16
4 27 kV 2500 A and 2700 A main bus ratings are available in two-high design configurations only.
5 Please note that use of certain current transformers (for example, bar type CTs) and protective devices may limit the duration to a value less than
2 seconds. 17
6 These values exceed 2.6*K*I required by IEEE C37.20.2-2015.
8 This is a standard IEEE C37.20.2 rating for 38 kV Class of switchgear. 18
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5.4-16
Sheet 05 046
Technical Data—Assembly Ratings
i Arc-Resistant Switchgear
Assembly Ratings
ii VacClad-W metal-clad arc-resistant
switchgear is available for application
at voltages up to 38 kV, 50 or 60 Hz.
1 Refer to the table below for complete
list of available ratings.
2 Table 5.4-12. VacClad-W Arc-Resistant Metal-Clad Switchgear 12

Rated (Ref.) (Ref.) Ratings per IEEE C37.20.2-2015 Enclosure Internal Arc Withstand
Maximum Rated Rated Insulation Level Rated Main Bus Rated Rated Momentary Accessibility Rated Arc Short- Rated Arc
3 Voltage 3 Voltage Short- Continuous Current 4 Short-Time Short-Circuit Type Circuit Withstand Duration
Range Circuit Short- Current Withstand Current
Factor Current Power Lightning
Frequency Impulse Circuit (10-Cycle) (167 ms)
K I
4 Withstand Withstand Current
Withstand
Voltage, Voltage
(2-Second)
EEMAC G14-1
60 Hz, [LIWV]
IEEE C37.20.7
5 1 Minute (BIL) K*I 5 2.7 *K*I 6 1.6 *K* I 7
(Ref. only)
Isc 2.6*Isc
kV rms kA rms kV rms kV Peak Amperes kA rms kA Crest kA rms kA rms kA Peak Sec.
Sym. Asym. Sym.
6
4.76 1 25 19 60 1200, 2000, 3000, 4000 25 68 40 2B — 25 65 0.5
1.24 29 1200, 2000, 3000, 4000 36 97 58 2B — 36 93.6 0.5
7 1 40 1200, 2000, 3000, 4000 40 108 64 2B — 40 104 0.5
1.19 41 1200, 2000, 3000, 4000 49 132 78 2B — 49 127.4 0.5
8 1 50 1200, 2000, 3000, 4000 50 135 80 2B — 50 130 0.5
1 63 1200, 2000, 3000, 4000 63 170 101 2B — 63 170 0.5
8.25 1.25 33 36 95 1200, 2000, 3000, 4000 41 111 66 2B — 41 106.6 0.5
9 1 50 1200, 2000, 3000, 4000 50 135 80 2B — 50 130 0.5
15 1.3 18 36 95 1200, 2000, 3000, 4000 23 62 37 2B — 23 59.8 0.5
10 1 25 1200, 2000, 3000, 4000 25 68 40 2B — 25 65 0.5

1.3 28 1200, 2000, 3000, 4000 36 97 58 2B — 36 93.6 0.5
1 40 1200, 2000, 3000, 4000 40 108 64 2B — 40 104 0.5
11 1.3 37 1200, 2000, 3000, 4000 48 130 77 2B — 48 124.8 0.5
1 50 1200, 2000, 3000, 4000 50 135 80 2B — 50 130 0.5
1 63 1200, 2000, 3000, 4000 63 170 101 2B — 63 170 0.5
12 27 38 1 16 60 125 1200, 2000, 2500, 3000 16 43 26 2 B 16 41.6 0.5
1 22 1200, 2000, 2500, 3000 22 60 35 2 B 22 57.2 0.5
13 1 25 1200, 2000, 2500, 3000 25 68 40 2 B 25 65 0.5
1 31.5 1200, 2000, 2500, 3000 31.5 85 51 2 B 31.5 81.9 0.5
1 40 1200, 2000, 2500, 3000 40 108 64 2 B 40 104 0.5
14 38 3 1 16 80 150 1200, 2000, 2500, 3000 16 43 26 2 B 16 41.6 0.5
1 25 1200, 2000, 2500, 3000 25 68 40 2 B 25 65 0.5
15 1 31.5 1200, 2000, 2500, 3000 31.5 85 51 2 B 31.5 81.9 0.5
1.65 23 1200, 2000, 2500, 3000 35 95 56 2 B 35 91 0.5
1 40 1200, 2000, 2500, 3000 40 108 64 2 B 40 104 0.5
16 1 The switchgear assembly is designed for use with type VCP-W, VCP-WC and VCP-WG circuit breakers. However, please note that certain VCP-WC
circuit breakers may have higher capabilities than required by ANSI standards. In such cases, switchgear assembly ratings as given in this table
will apply.
17 2 Switchgear assemblies can be supplied with UL/CSA label. Contact Eaton for availability.
3 5–15 kV switchgear is supplied with a plenum. 27–38 kV switchgear is supplied with arc wall. For plenum requirements at 27 and 38 kV, contact Eaton.
4 Maximum continuous current rating for circuit breaker that can be supplied at 38 kV is 2500 A.
18 5 Please note that use of certain current transformers (for example, bar type CTs) and protective devices
may limit the duration to a value less than 2 seconds.
19 7
8
These values exceed 1.55*K*I required by IEEE C37.20.2-2015.
27 kV arc-resistant switchgear can be supplied in one-high configuration only.
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5.4-17
Sheet 05 047
Technical Data—Surge Protection
Surge Protection The following are Eaton’s recommen- or longer. For transformers
i
dations for surge protection of with lower BIL than the switch-
Eaton’s VacClad-W metal-clad switch- medium-voltage equipment. Please gear, provide surge arrester
gear is applied over a broad range of note these recommendations are valid in parallel with RC snubber or
circuits, and is one of the many types when using Eaton’s vacuum breakers Protec Z. ii
of equipment in the total system. The only. In all cases described below, RC snubber and/or Protec Z damp
distribution system can be subject to Eaton highly recommends performing internal transformer resonance:
voltage transients caused by lighting a switching transient study to deter- 1
or switching surges. mine the transient response, and The natural frequency of transformer
properly select and rate the transient windings can under some circum-
Recognizing that distribution system mitigation equipment. stances be excited to resonate by the 2
can be subject to voltage transients switching frequency. Transformer
caused by lighting or switching, the Surge Protection Recommendations windings in resonance can produce
industry has developed standards to
Note: The complete surge protection elevated internal voltages that produce 3
provide guidelines for surge protection insulation damage or failure. An RC
for power system equipment consists of
of electrical equipment. Those guide- a surge arrester in parallel with an RC snubber or a Protec Z applied at the
lines should be used in design and snubber. Eaton can custom design and transformer terminals as indicated 4
protection of electrical distribution supply an RC snubber to the specific above can damp internal winding
systems independent of the circuit characteristics of the system of interest, resonance and prevent the production
breaker interrupting medium. The and highly recommends this approach. The of damaging elevated internal 5
industry standards are: abbreviation RC snubber used in the text voltages. This is typically required
below refers to Eaton’s custom device.
ANSI C62 where rectifiers, UPS or similar
Guides and Standards for Surge
Alternatively, standard, one-size-fits-all
devices are available from other manufac- electronic equipment is on the 6
Protection turers. The abbreviation Protec Z used in transformer secondary.
the text below refers to Surge Protection
IEEE 242—Buff Book Device manufactured by NTSA. An equiva- 3. Arc-Furnace Transformers— 7
IEEE Recommended Practice for lent device offered by other manufacturers, Provide surge arrester in parallel
Protection and Coordination of such as Type EHZ by ABB, can also be used. with custom RC snubber at the
Industrial and Commercial Power transformer terminals. Switching 8
Systems 1. For circuits exposed to lightning, of Arc-Furnace Transformers pro-
surge arresters should be applied duce transients with significant
IEEE 141—Red Book in line with Industry standard magnitude and energy requiring 9
Recommended Practice for practices. RC snubbers with custom ratings.
Electric Power Distribution for
Industrial Plants 2. Transformers 4. Motors—Provide surge arrester in 10
parallel with RC snubber, or Protec
IEEE C37.20.2 a. Close-coupled to medium- Z at the motor terminals. For those
Standards for Metal-Clad Switchgear voltage primary breaker: motors using VFDs, surge protec-
Provide transients surge pro- tion should be applied and precede
11
IEEE C57.142 tection, such as surge arrester the VFD devices as well. For high
Guide to Describe the Occurrence in parallel with RC snubber, or reliability motor applications,
and Mitigation of Switching Protec Z. The surge protection install station class surge arresters
12
Transients Induced by Transformers, device selected should be in parallel with RC snubbers.
Switching Device, and System located and connected at the
Interaction transformer primary terminals 5. Generators—Provide station class 13
or it can be located inside the surge arrester in parallel with
Eaton’s medium-voltage metal-clad switchgear and connected on RC snubber, or Protec Z at the
and metal-enclosed switchgear that the transformer side of the generator terminals. 14
uses vacuum circuit breakers is applied primary breaker.
over a broad range of circuits. It is one 6. Capacitor Switching—Provide
of the many types of equipment in the b. Cable-connected to medium- surge arresters at the line-side 15
total distribution system. Whenever a voltage primary breaker: of the capacitor bank. Make sure
switching device is opened or closed, Provide transient surge protec- that the capacitor’s BIL withstand
certain interactions of the power tion, such as surge arrester in rating is equal to that of the switch- 16
system elements with the switching parallel with RC snubber, or gear. In the case of harmonic filter
device can cause high frequency voltage Protec Z for transformers banks, install additional surge
transients in the system. Due to the connected by cables with arresters on the line reactors. 17
wide range of applications and variety lengths up to 200 feet, depend- Further, for multi-step capacitor
of ratings used for different elements ing on the size of cable and banks or capacitor banks in close
in the power systems, a given circuit number of conductors per proximity, back-to-back switching 18
may or may not require surge protec- phase. The surge protection transient effects can be minimized
tion. Therefore, Eaton does not include device should be located and with the application of inrush
surge protection as standard with its connected at the transformer limiting reactors. 19
metal-clad or metal-enclosed medium- terminals. In general, no surge
voltage switchgear. The user exercises protection is needed for trans- 7c. Shunt Reactor Switching—
the options as to the type and extent formers with basic impulse Provide surge arrester in parallel 20
of the surge protection necessary level (BIL) withstand ratings with RC snubber, or Protec Z at the
depending on the individual circuit equal to that of the switchgear reactor terminals.
characteristics and cost considerations. and connected to the switch- 21
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5.4-18
Sheet 05 048
7b. Series Current Limiting Reactor Switching Transients Study

i Switching—Provide surge arrester
Eaton’s Power System Engineering
in parallel with RC snubber, or
Protec Z at both reactor terminals. group can perform the switching
ii Alternatively, the RC snubber can transient study using the Electromag-
netic Transients Program (EMTP) to
be installed in parallel with the
series current limiting reactor. determine the transient response, and
1 properly select and rate the transient
8. Motor Starting Reactors or mitigation equipment.
Reduced Voltage Auto-
The switching transient study can
2 Transformers (RVAT)—Provide
simulate in EMTP the various transient
surge arrester in parallel with RC
snubber, or Protec Z at the reactor concerns described above including
primary switching of transformers,
3 tap in use and/or RVAT terminals
arc-furnace transformer switching,
and/or motor terminals.
motor and generator switching, gener-
9. Switching Underground Cables— ator breaker transient recovery voltage
4 Surge protection not needed. (TRV) evaluation, capacitor isolated
switching and back-to-back switching,
10. Voltage Transformers (VTs) and switching of shunt reactors and series
5 Control Power Transformers current limiting reactors as well as
(CPTs)—In certain power system transients associated with RVAT
configurations, VTs and CPTs contactor switching. VTs and CPTs
6 installed inside the switchgear are require a special focus of transient
susceptible to: a) voltage transients studies involving EMTP simulation
induced by opening and closing of of switching, ferro-resonance and
7 upstream switching device, b) low internal resonance.
frequency (less than power
frequency of 50/60 Hz) ferro- Through the EMTP study, the surge
8 resonance when de-energizing capacitor and resistor components of
a long run of power cables the RC snubber are precisely selected
connected to those transformers, for each application, to match the
9 c) classical ferro-resonance due to electrical system surge impedance and
single-phase switching or energiza- to provide superior transient suppres-
tion of certain VT configurations, sion. The EMTP study also provides
10 and d) internal resonance where the recommendation for the best
the natural frequency of the location of the snubber assembly to
primary windings can under protect the transformer, generator
11 some circumstances be excited or motor. When appropriate for all
to resonate by the switching systems under study, but especially in
frequency. Eaton does not provide the case of VTs and CPTs, the EMTP
12 surge protection for VTs and CPTs study will recommend additional
as standard. Eaton recommends forms of surge protection, mitigation
performing a power system switch- techniques and/or alternative equip-
13 ing transient study to determine ment ratings and configurations.
need for surge protection (surge
arrester, RC snubber, damping Contact Eaton if switching transients
14 resistor, other solution) for given study is desired.
power system components.
15
16
17
18
19
20
21

5.4-19
Sheet 05 049
Types of Surge Protection Devices system at normal power frequencies,

and minimizing heat dissipation during i
normal operation. Under high frequency
transient conditions, the capacitor
offers very low impedance, thus ii
effectively “inserting” the resistor R in
the power system as cable terminating
resistor, thus minimizing reflection of 1
the steep wave-fronts of the voltage
transients and prevents voltage
doubling of the traveling wave. The RC 2
snubber provides protection against
high frequency transients by absorb-
ing and damping and the transients. 3
Please note RC snubber is most
effective in mitigating fast-rising
Figure 5.4-6. Surge Protection Devices 4
transient voltages, and in attenuating
Generally surge protective devices B. Low Resistant Grounded Systems reflections and resonances before they
should be located as closely as possible (systems grounded through have a chance to build up, but does
to the circuit component(s) that require resistor rated for 10 seconds): not limit the peak magnitude of the 5
protection from the transients, and Arrester 10-second MCOV capability transient. Therefore, the RC snubber
connected directly to the terminals of at 60 ºC, which is obtained from alone may not provide adequate
the component with conductors that manufacturer’s data, should be protection. To limit peak magnitude 6
are as short and flat as possible to equal to 1.05 x VLL, where VLL is of the transient, application of surge
minimize the inductance. It is also nominal line-to-line service voltage, arrester should also be considered.
important that surge protection devices and 1.05 factor allows for +5%
7
should be properly grounded for voltage variation above the Protec Z
effectively shunting high frequency nominal voltage. A Protec Z device consists of parallel 8
transients to ground. combination of resistor (R) and zinc
C. Ungrounded or Systems oxide voltage suppressor (ZnO), con-
Surge Arresters Grounded through impedance
other than 10-second resistor:
nected in series with a surge capacitor. 9
The modern metal-oxide surge The resistor R is sized to match surge
Arrester MCOV rating should be impedance of the load cables, typically
arresters are recommended because equal to 1.05 x VLL/T, where VLL
this latest advance in arrester design and T are as defined above.
20 to 30 ohms. The ZnO is a gapless 10
ensures better performance and high metal-oxide non-linear arrester, set
reliability of surge protection schemes. Refer to Table 5.4-13 for recommended to trigger at 1 to 2 PU voltage, where
Manufacturer’s technical data must ratings for metal-oxide surge arresters 1 PU = 1.412*(VL-L/1.732). The surge 11
be consulted for correct application that are sized in accordance with the capacitor is typically sized to be 0.15 to
of a given type of surge arrester. above guidelines, when located in 0.25 microfarad. As with RC snubber,
Notice that published arrester MCOV Eaton’s switchgear. under normal operating conditions, 12
(maximum continuous operating impedance of the capacitor is very high,
voltage) ratings are based on 40º or Surge Capacitors effectively “isolating” the resistor R and
45 ºC ambient temperature. In general, Metal-oxide surge arresters limit the
ZnO from the system at normal power 13
the following guidelines are recom- frequencies, and minimizing heat
magnitude of prospective surge over- dissipation during normal operation.
mended for arrester selections, when voltage, but are ineffective in control-
installed inside Eaton’s medium- ling its rate of rise. Specially designed
Under high frequency transient condi- 14
voltage switchgear: tions, the capacitor offers very low
surge capacitors with low internal impedance, thus effectively “inserting”
inductance are used to limit the rate of
A. Solidly Grounded Systems:
rise of this surge overvoltage to protect
the resistor R and ZnO in the power 15
Arrester MCOV rating should be system as cable terminating network,
equal to 1.05 x VLL/(1.732 x T), turn-to-turn insulation. Recommended thus minimizing reflection of the steep
values for surge capacitors are: 0.5 µf
where VLL is nominal line-to-line
on 5 and 7.5 kV, 0.25 µf on 15 kV, and
wave-fronts of the voltage transients 16
service voltage, 1.05 factor allows and prevents voltage doubling of the
for +5% voltage variation above 0.13 µf on systems operating at 24 kV traveling wave. The ZnO element limits
the nominal voltage according and higher. the peak voltage magnitudes. The 17
to ANSI C84.1, and T is derating combined effects of R, ZnO, and
factor to allow for operation at RC Snubber capacitor of the Protec Z device
55 ºC switchgear ambient, which An RC snubber device consists of a provides optimum protection against 18
should be obtained from the non-inductive resistor R sized to match high frequency transients by absorbing,
arrester manufacturer for the type surge impedance of the load cables, damping, and by limiting the peak
of arrester under consideration. typically 20 to 30 ohms, and connected amplitude of the voltage wave-fronts. 19
Typical values of T are: 0.946 to 1.0. in series with a surge capacitor C. The Please note that the Protec Z is not a
surge capacitor is typically sized to be lightning protection device. If lightning
0.15 to 0.25 microfarad. Under normal can occur or be induced in the electrical 20
operating conditions, impedance of system, a properly rated and applied
the capacitor is very high, effectively surge arrester must precede the
“isolating” the resistor R from the Protec Z. 21

5.4-20
Sheet 05 050
Surge Protection Summary Good protection: Surge arrester in Better protection: RC snubber or
i Minimum protection: Surge arrester
parallel with surge capacitor for Protec Z in parallel with surge arrester
protection from high overvoltage for protection from high frequency
for protection from high overvoltage peaks and fast rising transient. This transients and voltage peaks.
ii peaks, or surge capacitor for protec-
tion from fast-rising transient. Please
option may not provide adequate
surge protection from escalating Best protection: For optimum or
note that the surge arresters or surge voltages caused by circuit resonance. best protection, a switching transient
1 capacitor alone may not provide When applying surge capacitors on analysis is recommended, and surge
adequate surge protection from both sides of a circuit breaker, surge protection needs as determined based
escalating voltages caused by circuit capacitor on one side of the breaker on such study should be implemented.
2 resonance. Note that when applying must be RC snubber or Protec Z,
surge capacitors on both sides of a to mitigate possible virtual current
circuit breaker, surge capacitor on chopping.
3 one side of the breaker must be RC
snubber or Protec Z, to mitigate
possible virtual current chopping.
4
Table 5.4-13. Surge Arrester Selections—Recommended Ratings
Service Distribution Class Arresters Station Class Arresters
5 Voltage Solidly Low Resistance High Resistance or Solidly Low Resistance High Resistance or
Line-to-Line Grounded System Grounded System Ungrounded System Grounded System Grounded System Ungrounded System
kV
Arrester Ratings kV Arrester Ratings kV
6 Nominal MCOV Nominal MCOV Nominal MCOV Nominal MCOV Nominal MCOV Nominal MCOV
2.30 3 2.55 3 2.55 3 2.55 3 2.55 3 2.55 3 2.55

7 2.40
3.30
3
3
2.55
2.55
3 2.55 6 5.10 3 2.55 3 2.55 6 5.10
3 2.55 6 5.10 3 2.55 3 2.55 6 5.10
4.00 3 2.55 6 5.10 6 5.10 3 2.55 6 5.10 6 5.10
8 4.16
4.76
6
6
5.10
5.10
6
6
5.10
5.10
6
9
5.10
7.65
6
6
5.10
5.10
6
6
5.10
5.10
6
9
5.10
7.65
4.80 6 5.10 6 5.10 9 7.65 6 5.10 6 5.10 9 7.65
6.60 6 5.10 6 5.10 9 7.65 6 5.10 6 5.10 9 7.65
9 6.90 6 5.10 6 5.10 9 7.65 6 5.10 9 7.65 9 7.65
7.20 6 5.10 6 5.10 10 8.40 6 5.10 9 7.65 10 8.40
8.32 9 7.65 9 7.65 12 10.20 9 7.65 9 7.65 12 10.20
10 8.40 9 7.65 9 7.65 12 10.20 9 7.65 9 7.65 12 10.20
11.00 9 7.65 9 7.65 15 12.70 9 7.65 10 8.40 15 12.70
11.50 9 7.65 10 8.40 18 15.30 9 7.65 12 10.20 18 15.30
12.00 10 8.40 10 8.40 18 15.30 10 8.40 12 10.20 18 15.30
11 12.47 10 8.40 12 10.20 18 15.30 10 8.40 12 10.20 18 15.30
13.20 12 10.20 12 10.20 18 15.30 12 10.20 12 10.20 18 15.30
13.80 12 10.20 12 10.20 18 15.30 12 10.20 15 12.70 18 15.30
12 14.40 12 10.20 12 10.20 21 17.00 12 10.20 15 12.70 21 17.00
18.00 15 12.70 15 12.70 27 22.00 15 12.70 18 15.30 27 22.00
20.78 18 15.30 18 15.30 30 24.40 18 15.30 21 17.00 30 24.40
13 22.00 18 15.30 18 15.30 30 24.40 18 15.30 21 17.00 30 24.40
22.86 18 15.30 21 17.00 — — 18 15.30 24 19.50 36 29.00
23.00 18 15.30 21 17.00 — — 18 15.30 24 19.50 36 29.00
14 24.94
25.80
21
21
17.00
17.00
24
24
19.50
19.50
—
—
—
—
21
21
17.00
17.00
24
24
19.50
19.50
36
36
29.00
29.00
26.40 21 17.00 24 19.50 — — 21 17.00 27 22.00 39 31.50
33.00 27 22.00 30 24.40 — — 27 22.00 36 29.00 45 36.50
15 34.50 30 24.40 30 24.40 — — 30 24.40 36 29.00 48 39.00
38.00 30 24.40 — — — — 30 24.40 36 29.00 — —
16
17
18
19
20
21

5.4-21
Sheet 05 051
Technical Data—Surge Protection and Instrument Transformers
Instrument Transformers If metering or relaying application The zero-sequence current transformer

Instrument transformers are used
requires phase-to-ground voltages, is used for sensitive ground fault relay- i
use three VTs, each connected L-G. ing or self-balancing primary current
to protect personnel and secondary If not, use of two VTs connected L-L type machine differential protection.
devices from high voltage, and permit is sufficient. The zero-sequence current transformer ii
use of reasonable insulation levels for is available with a nominal ratio of
relays, meters and instruments. The For ground detection, three VTs 50/5 or 100/5 and available opening
secondaries of standard instrument connected in Line-to-ground/broken- size for power cables of 7.25 inches 1
transformers are rated at 5 A and/or delta are used. (184.2 mm). Special zero-sequence
120 V, 60 Hz. transformers with larger windows are
A single VT, when used, can be
connected line-to-line (it will provide also available. 2
Voltage Transformers
line-to-line output, for example Vab The minimum number of current
Selection of the ratio for voltage or Vbc or Vca), or line-to-ground (it
transformers is seldom a question will provide line-to-ground output, for
transformers for circuit relaying and 3
since the primary rating should be instruments is three current transform-
example Va or Vb or Vc). Generally, ers, one for each phase or two-phase
equal to or higher than the system a single VT is used to derive voltage
line-to-line voltage. The number of signal for synchronizing or Over
connected current transformers and one 4
potential transformers per set and zero-sequence current transformer.
Voltage/Under Voltage function. Separate sets of current transformers
their connection is determined by the
type of system and the relaying and Current Transformers
are required for differential relays. 5
metering required. The minimum pickup of a ground
The current transformer ratio is gener-
relay in the residual of three-phase
When two VTs are used, they are ally selected so that the maximum load
connected current transformers is
6
typically connected L-L, and provide current will read about 70% full scale
phase-to-phase voltages, (Vab, Vbc, on a standard 5 A coil ammeter. There- primarily determined by the current
transformer ratio. The relay pickup
Vca) for metering and relaying. fore, the current transformer primary
can be reduced by adding one
7
rating should be 140–150% of the
When three VTs are used, they are maximum load current. residual connected auxiliary current
connected line-to-ground, and provide transformer. This connection is very
phase-to-phase (Vab, Vbc, Vca), Maximum system fault current can desirable on main incoming and
8
as well as phase-to-ground (Va, Vb, Vc) sometimes influence the current tie circuits of low resistance grounded
voltages for metering and relaying. transformer ratio selection because circuits. 9
the connected secondary devices
have published one-second ratings. Standard accuracy current transform-
ers are normally more than adequate
for most standard applications of 10
microprocessor-based protective
relays and meters. See Table 5.4-16
for CT accuracy information. 11
Table 5.4-14. Standard Voltage Transformer Ratio Information
Rating-Volts 2400 4200 4800 7200 8400 10800 12000 14400 15600 18000 21000 24000 27000 36000
12
Ratio 20-1 35-1 40-1 60-1 70-1 90-1 100-1 120-1 130-1 150-1 175-1 200-1 225-1 300-1
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21

5.4-22
Sheet 05 052
Technical Data—Instrument Transformers
Table 5.4-15. Standard Voltage Transformer, 60 Hz Accuracy Information

i Switchgear Voltage Transformer—ANSI Accuracy
kV kV Maximum Number Standard Burdens at 120 Volts Burdens at 69.3 Volts Thermal Rating Volt-Ampere
Class BIL Per Set and Connection Ratios 55°C Connection
ii W, X, Y Z M ZZ W, X Y M Z
5 60 2LL 20, 1 0.3 1.2 — — 0.3 — — — LL 700

or 3LG 35, LG 400
1 40 LG 2 700
7.5 95 2LL 35, 40, 0.3 0.3 0.3 0.6 0.3 0.3 0.3 1.2 LL 1000
and or 3LG 60, 70, LG 550
2 15 100, 120 LG 2 1000
27 125 2LL 90, 100, 0.3 0.3 0.3 1.2 0.3 0.3 0.3 1.2 LL 1000
or 3LG 120, 130, LG 550
3 150, 175,
200, 225
LG 2 1000
38 170 2LL 175, 300 0.3 0.3 0.3 0.3 0.3 0.3 0.3 0.3 LL 1000
4 or 3LG LG
LG 2
550
1000
1 For solidly grounded 4160 V system only or any type 2400 V system.
2
5 For solidly grounded system only.
Note: LL = Line-to-line connection. LG = Line-to-ground connection.
Table 5.4-16. Current Transformers, 55 ºC Ambient

6 CT Ratio Metering Accuracy Classification Relaying Accuracy Classification
(MR = Multi-Ratio) At 60 Hz At 60 Hz At 60 Hz Minimum Accuracy Standard Accuracy Optional High Accuracy
7 Standard Burden
B 0.1
Standard Burden
B 0.5
Standard Burden
B 1.8
Required per IEEE
C37.20.2
Supplied in VCP-W
Switchgear
Available in VCP-W
Switchgear
50:5 1.2 — — C10 — C10

8 75:5 1.2 2.4 — C10 C10 C20
100:5 1.2 2.4 — C10 C10 C20
150:5 0.6 2.4 — C20 C20 C50
9 200:5
250:5
0.6
0.6
2.4
2.4
—
—
C20
3
C20
C20
C50
C50
300:5 0.6 2.4 2.4 C20 C20 C100
10 400:5
500:5
0.3
0.3
1.2
0.3
2.4
2.4
C50
3
C50
C50
C100
C100
600:5 0.3 0.3 2.4 C50 C100 C200
11 800:5
1000:5
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
1.2
0.3
C50
3
C100
C100
C200
C200
1200:5 0.3 0.3 0.3 C100 C200 C400
1500:5 0.3 0.3 0.3 C100 C200 C400
12 2000:5 0.3 0.3 0.3 C100 C200 C400
2500:5 0.3 0.3 0.3 3 C200 C400
3000:5 0.3 0.3 0.3 C100 C200 C400
13 4000:5 0.3 0.3 0.3 C100 C200 C400
600:5 MR 0.3 0.3 2.4 3 C100 C200
1200:5 MR 0.3 0.3 0.3 3 C200 C400
14 2000:5 MR 0.3 0.3 0.3 3
3
C200 C400
3000:5 MR 0.3 0.3 0.3 C200 C400
50:5 zero sequence — — — — C10 —
15 100:5 zero sequence — — — — C20 —
3 Not listed in C37.20.2.
Note: Maximum number of CTs—Two sets of standard accuracy or one set of high accuracy CTs can be installed in the breaker compartment
16 on each side of the circuit breaker.
17
18
19
20
21

5.4-23
Sheet 05 053
Technical Data—Control Equipment
Control Equipment Auxiliary contacts available for controls ■ 38 kV Breakers: Each 38 kV breaker
or external use from auxiliary switch can be provided with an additional i
Circuit Breaker Control located on the circuit breaker are typi- breaker mounted auxiliary switch,
Eaton’s VCP-W circuit breaker has a cally limited in number by the breaker with 5 NO and 5 NC contacts
motor charged spring type stored control requirements as follows: ii
Another optional switch available is
energy closing mechanism. Closing the ■ Breakers with ac control voltage: called TOC–Truck Operated Switch.
breaker charges accelerating springs.
Protective relays or the control switch
1NO and 3NC This switch is mounted in the cell and 1
■ Breakers with dc control voltage: operates when the circuit breaker is
will energize a shunt trip coil to release levered into or out of the operating
the accelerating springs and open the 2NO and 3NC
breaker. This requires a reliable source When additional auxiliary contacts
position. This switch changes its state 2
when breaker is moved from test to
of control power for the breaker to are needed, following options are connected position and vice versa. The
function as a protective device. Typical available:
ac and dc control schematics for type
TOC provides 4NO and 5NC contacts. 3
VCP-W circuit breakers are shown on ■ 5/15/27 kV Breakers: Each breaker Auxiliary switch contacts are primarily
Pages 5.4-25 and 5.4-26. compartment can be provided with used to provide interlocking in control
up to three Mechanism Operated circuits, switch indicating lights, 4
For ac control, a capacitor trip device Cell (MOC) switches, each with auxiliary relays or other small loads.
is used with each circuit breaker shunt 5NO and 4NC contacts. The MOC Suitability for switching remote
trip to ensure that energy will be switches are rotary switches, auxiliary devices, such as motor
5
available for tripping during fault mounted in the cell, and operated by heaters or solenoids, may be checked
conditions. A control power transformer a plunger on the breaker. Two types with the interrupting capacity listed in
is required on the source side of each of MOC switches can be provided— Table 5.4-17. Where higher interrupting
6
incoming line breaker. Closing bus tie MOC that operates with breaker in capacities are required, an interposing
or bus sectionalizing breakers will connected position only, or MOC contactor should be specified.
require automatic transfer of control that operates with breaker in 7
power. This control power transformer connected, as well as test position
may also supply other ac auxiliary
power requirements for the switchgear. 8
For dc control, it would require a dc Signal: Initiation of Initiation of
control battery, battery charger and Close Signal Trip Signal 9
an ac auxiliary power source for the T
VCP-W
battery charger. The battery provides a Circuit Breaker C Closed
very reliable dc control source, since it Main Contacts Open 10
is isolated from the ac power system Closing Time Opening Time
by the battery charger. However, the = 45 – 60 ms = 30 – 45 ms If Interrupting Time = 83 ms
battery will require periodic routine
Breaker Auxiliary
= 30 – 38 ms If Interrupting Time = 50 ms 11
maintenance and battery capacity is Closed
Switch 3 ms 3 ms
reduced by low ambient temperature. ”a“ Contact Open
Any economic comparison of ac and dc Breaker 12
Auxiliary “b” Breaks 6 ms “b” Makes 7 ms
control for switchgear should consider Switch Before “a” Makes After “a” Breaks
that the ac capacitor trip is a static ”b“ Contact Closed 13
device with negligible maintenance
and long life, while the dc battery will -9 ms to -3 ms +4 ms to +10 ms Open
require maintenance and replacement 14
at some time in the future.
Figure 5.4-7. Breaker Auxiliary Switch Operating Times
Relays
Microprocessor-based or solid-state Table 5.4-17. Auxiliary Switch Contacts Interrupting Capacities 15
relays would generally require dc Type Continuous Control Circuit Voltage
power or reliable uninterruptible ac Auxiliary Current
supply for their logic circuits. Switch Amperes
120 Vac 240 Vac 48 Vdc 125 Vdc 250 Vdc 16
Non-inductive Circuit Interrupting Capacity in Amperes
Auxiliary Switches
Optional circuit breaker and cell auxiliary
Breaker Auxiliary Switch 20
TOC Switch 20
15
15
10
10
16
16
10
10
5
5
17
switches are available where needed MOC Switch 20 15 10 16 10 5
for interlocking or control of auxiliary
devices. Typical applications and
Inductive Circuit Interrupting Capacity in Amperes 18
Breaker Auxiliary Switch 20 15 10 16 10 5
operation are described in Figure 5.4-7 TOC Switch 20 15 10 16 10 5
and Table 5.4-17. MOC Switch 20 15 10 16 10 5
19
Breaker auxiliary switches and MOC
switches are used for breaker open/
close status and interlocking. 20
21

5.4-24
Sheet 05 054
Technical Data—Control Equipment
Table 5.4-18. VCP-W Breaker Stored Energy Mechanism Control Power Requirements
i Rated Spring Charging Motor Close or Trip UV Trip Voltage Range Indicating
Control Inrush Run Average Run Amperes mA Close Trip Light
Voltage Amperes Amperes Time, Sec. Maximum Amperes
ii
48 Vdc 36.0 9 6 16 200 38–56 28–56 0.02
125 Vdc 16.0 4 6 7 80 100–140 70–140 0.02
1 250 Vdc 9.2 2 6 4 40 200–280 140–280 0.02
120 Vac 16.0 4 6 6 — 104–127 104–127 0.02
240 Vac 9.2 2 6 3 — 208–254 208–254 0.02
2 Table 5.4-19. Control Power Transformers—Single-Phase, 60 Hz 1
Rated Primary Rated Secondary kVA kV
3 Voltage, Volt Voltage, Volt Class
2400 240–120 5, 10, 15 5

4160 240–120 5, 10, 15 5
4 4800 240–120 5, 10, 15 5
7200 240–120 5, 10, 15 15
8400 240–120 5, 10, 15 15
5 12470 240–120 5, 10, 15 15
13200 240–120 5, 10, 15 15
13800 240–120 5, 10, 15 15
6 23000
34500
240–120
240–120
5, 10, 15
15, 25
27
38 2
1 Line-to-line connection only available. Refer to Eaton for other voltages and kVA ratings.
7 2 150 kV BIL.
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21

5.4-25
Sheet 05 055
Technical Data—Control Schematics
i
ANSI Standard VCP-W Breaker dc Control Schematic
P
(+)
ii
CS CS PR
C T
Spring 11
1
9UV
WL GL RL
Charged
Indicating
Light 2
UV
10UV
dc Source
14
TCSSLT
LOCATION
TRCO_51N
TRCS_
4
12
9A
1 2 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 3
7
3A
3
9
13
61
51
53
55
57
Y
LS1
bb a
a 5
Y SR
62
52
56
58
54
ST
ST 18 17 16 15 22 2
M b b 1
PS2
LC a
a
6
10A
PS Y LS2 LS2
bb 1 bb aa
14
10
Not Available when Second 13
4
24 21 20 19
TCSSLT
LOCATION
TRCO_51N
TRCS_
Trip Coil Option is Chosen

N
(-)
LOCATION
CCBSN CGL
LOCATION LOCATION
TCSSLT
TRCS_
TRCO_51N
Options 7
8
ANSI Standard VCP-W Breaker ac Control Schematic
9
1 S-TRU
FUSE
CAC120
LOCATION
S-MRU
S-CPU
CS
C
CS
T
PR 10
11
Spring
9UV
WL GL RL
Charged
Indicating 11
Light
UV
12
9UV
10UV
ac Source
14
TCSSLT
LOCATION
TRCO_51N
TRCS_
13
ac (+) 12 UV
1 2
14
9A
4 7 5 9 6 7 8 10 3 10UV
Cap Trip Dev
3A
9
3
13
55
61
51
57
Y
53
a a
LS1 ac (–)
bb
Y SR
62
52
58
54
ST
M
b b a
ST
1
18 17 15 22 2
For ac UV 15
LC
a Trip Only
PS2 a
10A
PS Y LS2 LS2
bb 1 bb aa
Not Available when Second
16
14
56
10
13
4
24 20 16 19
TCSSLT
LOCATION
TRCO_51N
TRCS_
LOCATION
CCBSN
21
CRL
LOCATION LOCATION
TRCS_
TRSS
TRCO_51N
Trip Coil Option is Chosen
2
Options
Figure 5.4-8. Typical 5/15/27 kV VCP-W “dc” and “ac” Control Schematics 17
Legend: CS Operation: LS1
C
= Breaker Control Switch–Close
bb = Closed until springs are fully charged. 18
CS = Breaker Control Switch–Trip LS2
= Open until springs are fully charged.
T aa
Y = Anti Pump Relay LS2 = Closed until springs are fully charged. 19
SR = Spring Release Coil (Coil) bb
M = Spring Charge Motor LC = Open until mechanism is reset.
ST = Shunt Trip
PR = Protective Relay
PS1 = Open in all except between “Test” and “Connected” positions.
PS2 = Closed in all except between “Test” and “Connected” positions.
20
= Secondary Disconnect
>>
21

5.4-26
Sheet 05 056
Technical Data—Control Schematics
i
Breaker dc Control Schematic
ii P
(+)
S-TRU
LOCATION
FUSE
CDC0
S-MRU
S-CPU
CS CS PR
C T
1 Spring WL GL RL
11 U1 U2 U3 U4 U5 U6 U7 U8 U9 U10
9UV
Charged
Indicating
Light
2 UV U24 U24 U23 U22 U21 U20
Auxiliary Switch #2 Optional

U19 U18 U17 U16 U15
10UV
dc Source
3 TRCO_51N
TRCS_
TCSSLT
LOCATION
14
12 OPTIONS
4 1 2 4 7 5 6 7 8 9 10 3
9A
13
57
3
61
3A
51
53
55
Y
LS1 a
bb a
54
62
52
56
58
Y SR
ST
ST 18 17 16 15 22 2
5
LOCATION
M b b 1
10A
LC a
PS2 PS Y LS2 LS2 13
bb 1 bb aa TRCO_51N
TRCS_
TCSSLT
LOCATION
14
10
a
4
24 21 20 19
6 N
(-)
LOCATION
TRCS_
TCSSLT
TRCO_51N
Customer Must Furnish

This ”a“ Contact from
Auxiliary Switch When
Second Trip Coil Option
7 is Chosen and Make the
Appropriate Connections
8
Breaker ac Control Schematic
9 1 S-MRU
FUSE
CAC120
S-TRU
S-CPU
LOCATION
CS
C U1 U2 U3 U4 U5 U6 U7 U8 U9 U10
CS PR
T
10 Spring WL GL RL
11
9UV
Charged U24 U24 U23 U22 U21 U20 U19 U18 U17 U16 U15
Indicating
Light
Auxiliary Switch #2 Optional
11 UV
10UV
ac Source
9UV
OPTIONS
12 TRCO_51N
TRCS_
TCSSLT
LOCATION
14
ac (+) 12 UV
2 4 5 9 6
10UV
1 7 8 10 3
13 7
9A
13
CAP TRIP DEV

9
3A
3
61
55
51
53
57
Y a a
LS1 ac (-)
bb
62
52
58
54
Y SR
ST
ST 2
M 1
LOCATION 18 17 15 22 For ac UV
b a
14 b
10A
LC Trip Only
PS2 PS Y LS2 LS2 a 13
bb 1 bb aa TRCO_51N
TRCS_
TCSSLT
LOCATION
14
10
56
4
a
6
24 21 20 16 19
Customer Must Furnish
15
LOCATION
TRCS_
TRSS
TRCO_51N
2 CONTACT
S-CPL
LOCATION
SACCN
SAACCN
MOTOR
CL_STD
CL_GR
CRL
TRIP
S-MRL
S-TRL
S-MRU
S-TRU
S-CPU
FUSE
CAC120
This ”a“ Contact from

Auxiliary Switch When
Second Trip Coil Option
16 is Chosen and Make the
Appropriate Connections
17 Figure 5.4-9. Typical 38 kV VCP-W “dc” and “ac” Control Schematics
Legend: CS Operation: LS1

18 C
= Breaker Control Switch–Close
bb = Closed until springs are fully charged.
CS = Breaker Control Switch–Trip LS2
= Open until springs are fully charged.
T aa
19 Y = Anti Pump Relay LS2 = Closed until springs are fully charged.
SR = Spring Release Coil (Coil) bb
M = Spring Charge Motor LC = Open until mechanism is reset.
20 ST = Shunt Trip
PR = Protective Relay
PS1 = Open in all except between “Test” and “Connected” positions.
PS2 = Closed in all except between “Test” and “Connected” positions.
= Secondary Disconnect
>>
21

5.4-27
Sheet 05 057
Technical Data—Relays—Device Numbers, Type and Function
Bus Bus i
3Y
ETR-4000
ii
52 86 50/51
50N/51N
52
1
87T
50/51G
1
EDR-3000
1
50/5
87GD 50N/51N
2
1
63 50/51G 50/51
50/51
3 50/51N N 3
1
50/51G 4
50/5 52
5
3Y
Phase CT Rating = 200% Feeder Full Load Phase CT Rating = 200% Full Load
6
EDR-3000 = Eaton Distribution Relay ETR-4000 = Eaton Transformer Relay
1 Alternate to 50/51G 87T–Transformer Differential Relay (Above 5 MVA)
86GD = Ground Differential Relay (Above 5 MVA and 7
Low Resistance Grounded)
86–Lockout Relay
63–Sudden Pressure Relay (Liquid Above 5 MVA)
1
8
Alternate to 50/51G
9
Figure 5.4-10. Protective Relays—Feeder Circuit Figure 5.4-12. Protective Relays—Transformer Feeder
10
Bus
Bus
11
EMR-5000
EMR-4000 27, 59, 47, 81,
27, 59, 47,
2 or 3 VTS
55, 78V 12
52 81, 55 52 27, 59
2 or 3 VTS
27, 59 1Ø
1Ø Aux. Vol.
49, 50, 51, 66, 46, 32,
13
Aux. Vol.
49, 50, 51, 66, 3 37, 50BF, 50/51R
3 46, 32, 37, 50BF,
50/51R 1
50/51G 14
50/5
50/51G
1 87M
50/5 49R, 38 NEUT 3 49, 38 15
RTD
M
RTD
U
R
16
T
M URTD D
17
Phase CT Rating = 150% Full Load Phase CT Rating = 150% Full Load
EMR-4000 = Eaton Motor Relay EMR-5000 = Eaton Motor Relay
URTD–Universal RTD Interface Module URTD–Universal RTD Interface Module 18
1 Alternate to 50/51G
19
20
Figure 5.4-11. Protective Relays—Induction Motors Below 1500 hp Figure 5.4-13. Protective Relays—Induction Motors Above 1500 hp and 21
Minimum Adequate Protection Synchronous Motors

5.4-28
Sheet 05 058
Technical Data—Relays—Device Numbers, Type and Function
EDR-5000 Relay–Typical One-Line Diagrams

i
ii
10
11 Figure 5.4-14. EDR-5000 Eaton Distribution Relay—Typical Main or Feeder Breaker Application Diagram
1 Can be set for Forward, Reverse or Both directions.
2 Can be Set for Underfreq, Overfreq, Rate of Change or Vector Change.
12
Refer to Tab 4 for details on Eaton’s relays. Refer to Tab 3 for details on Eaton’s available metering.
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21

5.4-29
Sheet 05 059
Typical Standard Metal-Clad Switchgear Application Layouts, 5–15 kV
Typical Main-Tie-Main Arrangements (Standard Metal-Clad)

Note: Arrangements shown in Figures 5.4-15–5.4-17 can be provided in 26.00-inch (660.4 mm) wide, 95.00-inch (2413.0 mm) high,
i
96.25-inch (2444.8 mm) deep structures with 50VCPWND, 1200 A circuit breakers.
Note: R = Multi-function relay, M = Multi-function meter.
ii
1
Line VTs Line VTs
2
Line CPT Line CPT
Bus VTs 1-ph, 15 kVA max. Bus VTs 1-ph, 15 kVA max. 3
52-T
1200 or
2000 A
4
Bus 1 Bus 2
5
52-M1 52-M2
1200 A 1200 or 1200 A 1200 A 1200 or 6
2000 A 2000 A
R M R M R M R M R M
7
CTs CTs CTs CTs CTs
9
Feeder Source 1 Feeder Feeder Source 2
10
Figure 5.4-15. Typical Main-Tie-Main Arrangement with Bus and Line VTs and Line CPTs
5 or 15 kV VCP-W Switchgear, 1200 or 2000 A Mains and Tie, 36.00-Inch (914.4 mm) Wide Structures
11
12
Line VTs Line VTs
13
Bus VTs Bus VTs
52-T
1200 or
14
2000 A
Bus 1 Bus 2 15
16
52-M1 52-M2
1200 or 1200 A 1200 A 1200 or
2000 A 2000A 17
R M R M R M R M
CTs CTs CTs CTs 18
19
Source 1 Feeder Feeder Source 2

20
Figure 5.4-16. Typical Main-Tie-Main Arrangement with Bus and Line VTs, but without Line CPTs—Preferred Arrangement 21

5.4-30
Sheet 05 060
Typical Main-Tie-Main Arrangements (Continued)

i Note: R = Multi-function relay, M = Multi-function meter
ii Feeder Feeder
1
Line VTs
2 CTs
CTs
R M R M
3 Bus VTs
Bus VTs 52-T
1200 A 1200 or 1200 A
2000 A
4
Bus 1 Bus 2
5
52-M1 52-M2
6 1200 A 1200 or 1200 or 1200 A
2000 A 2000 A
R M R M R M R M
7
CTs CTs CTs CTs
Line VTs
8
9
Feeder Source 1 Source 2 Feeder
10
Figure 5.4-17. Typical Main-Tie-Main Arrangement with Bus and Line VTs, but without Line CPTs—Alternate Arrangement
11
12
13
Bus VTs Bus VTs
14
15 Bus 1 Bus 2
Line CPT Line CPT

16 1-ph, 15 kVA max. 1-ph, 15 kVA max.
52-M1 52-T 52-M2
3000 A 3000 A 3000 A
17
R M R M
18 CTs
Line VTs Line VTs
CTs
19
20 Source 1 Source 2
21 Figure 5.4-18. Typical Main-Tie-Main Arrangement with Bus and Line VTs, and Line CPTs
5 or 15 kV VCP-W Switchgear, 3000 A Mains and Tie, 36.00-Inch (914.4 mm) Wide Structures

5.4-31
Sheet 05 061
Typical Main-Tie-Main Arrangements (Continued)

Note: R = Multi-function relay, M = Multi-function meter
i
ii
R R
1
M M
2
52-M1 52-M2
3000 A 52-T 3000 A
3000 A 3
Bus 1 Bus 2 4
(Optional (Optional (Optional
Fans) 1 Fans) 1 Fans) 1 5
7
Line VTs Bus VTs Bus VTs Line VTs
Source 1 Source 2
9
Figure 5.4-19. Typical Main-Tie-Main Arrangement with Bus and Line VTs 10
5 or 15 kV VCP-W Switchgear, 3000 A Mains and Tie, 36.00-Inch (914.4 mm) Wide Structures
1 This arrangement can be supplied with cooling fans to allow 4000A continuous.
11
Medium-Voltage High Resistance
Grounding System
12
Refer to Tab 36, Section 36.1, for
complete product description, single-
line diagram, layout and dimensions
13
of medium-voltage high resistance
grounding system.
14
15
16
17
C-HRG Free-Standing
18
NEMA 1 Enclosure
19
20
21

5.4-32
April 2017
Sheet 05 062

i
ii
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21

5.5-1
Sheet 05 063
Layout Dimensions—5 and 15 kV, 36.00-Inch (914.4 mm) Wide Structures (Standard Metal-Clad)
Layout Dimensions—5 and 15 kV—Dimensions in Inches (mm) i

Typical Units Tie Breaker Bus Transition Available Configurations
Requirements ii
1 1
1200 Ampere 1200 Ampere 1200 Ampere
Breaker Breaker Breaker
2
1200 Ampere 2000 Ampere Drawout

3
Breaker Breaker Auxiliary
4
1
5
Drawout 2000 Ampere Drawout
1
Auxiliary Breaker Auxiliary
6
Figure 5.5-1. 36.00-Inch (914.4 mm) Wide
Typical Breaker/Breaker Vertical Section
7
1200 Ampere Drawout 2000 Ampere
Breaker Auxiliary Breaker
8
9
1
Blank Drawout 2000 Ampere

Figure 5.5-4. Tie Breaker Bus Transition (Ventilation) Auxiliary Breaker 10
Requirements
1 Breakers cannot be located in bus transition
compartment. 11
Breaker Auxiliary Breaker 12
Figure 5.5-2. 36.00-Inch (914.4 mm) Wide 13

Typical Auxiliary/Breaker Vertical Section
3000 Ampere 14
Breaker 23
15
Vent Area
Drawout
16
Auxiliary
17
Figure 5.5-5. Available Configurations
2 For 4000 A force cooled application, 18
refer to Eaton.
3 This configuration is available for indoor
and outdoor walk-in designs only. 19
Figure 5.5-3. 36.00-Inch (914.4 mm) Wide 20

Typical Auxiliary/Auxiliary Vertical Section
21
Dimensions for estimating purposes only.

5.5-2
Sheet 05 064
Typical Weights in Lb (kg)

i Table 5.5-1. Assemblies (Less Breakers. See Table 5.5-2 for Breakers.) 1
Type of Main Bus Indoor Aisleless Sheltered-Aisle Including Aisle
ii Vertical Section Rating Amperes Single Row Double Row
B/B 1200 2400 (1090) 3200 (1453) 4200 (1907) 7200 (3269)
2000 2500 (1135) 3300 (1500) 4300 (1952) 7400 (3360)
1 3000 2600 (1180) 3400 (1545) 4400 (1998) 7600 (3450)
4000 2700 (1226) 3500 (1590) 4500 (2045) 7700 (3500)
B/A 1200 2300 (1044) 2900 (1317) 4100 (1861) 7000 (3178)
2 or 2000 2400 (1090) 3000 (1362) 4200 (1907) 7200 (3269)
A/B 3000 2500 (1135) 3100 (1407) 4300 (1952) 7400 (3360)
4000 2600 (1180) 3200 (1453) 4400 (1998) 7500 (3409)
3 A/A 1200 2000 (908) 2600 (1180) 3800 (1725) 6400 (2906)
2000 2100 (953) 2700 (1226) 3900 (1771) 6600 (2996)
3000 2200 (999) 2800 (1271) 4000 (1816) 6800 (3087)
4 1
4000 2300 (1046) 2900 (1317) 4100 (1861) 6900 (3136)
See Table 5.5-2 for breakers.
Table 5.5-2. Breaker Weights in Lb (kg)

5 Figure 5.5-8. Indoor
Type of Current Rating, Amperes
Breaker 1200 2000 3000
6 Approximate Weight, Lb (kg), Static 2
50 VCP-W 250, 40C, 25, 40 350 (159) 410 (186) 525 (238)
50 VCP-W 350, 50C, 50 460 (209) 490 (222) 525 (238)
7 50 VCP-W 500, 63C, 63 575 (261) 575 (261) 575 (261)
75 VCP-W 500, 50C, 50 375 (170) 410 (186) 525 (238)
150 VCP-W 500, 25C, 25 350 (159) 410 (186) 525 (238)
8 150 VCP-W 750, 40C, 40 350 (159) 410 (186) 525 (238)
150 VCP-W 1000, 50C, 50 460 (209) 490 (222) 525 (238)
150 VCP-W 1500, 63C, 63 575 (261) 575 (261) 575 (261)
9 2 Impact weight = 1.5 times static weight.
Dimensions in Inches (mm)

10
11
Figure 5.5-9. Outdoor Aisleless
12
13
14
15 Figure 5.5-6. Outdoor Sheltered Aisle Single Row
16
17
18
19
20
21 Figure 5.5-7. Outdoor Sheltered Aisle Double Row Dimensions and weights for estimating
purposes only.

5.5-3
Sheet 05 065

(Continued)
i
2.00 2.00
ii
32.00 (812.8)
(50.8) (50.8) Rear
3.00 (76.2)
3 36.00
(914.4)
2.00 32.00 2.00 1
(50.8) (812.8) (50.8)
23.00
(584.2)
1 3.00
(76.2)
4 2
5B 5B
3
23.00
2 (584.2)
28.00
(711.2) 4
0.88
(22.4) 0.88
5A 5A
(22.4) 5
9.00 6
(228.6)
(4) Knockouts
for Top Secondary 96.25
6
Conduit Entry (2444.8) 44.50
(1130.3)
6.00
9 60.88
(1546.4)
7
(152.4) 0.56 0.56
(14.2) (14.2)
7.00
(177.8) 5A 5A 3.38
8
(85.9)
3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00
(76.2) (76.2) 16.00
(406.4)
19.00
(482.6)
(76.2)
7
(76.2)
0.25
(6.4)
9
Front
Figure 5.5-10. Top View of Typical Indoor 10

5B 5B 3.88
Breaker and Auxiliary Structures 4.25 (98.6)
1 Power cable entrance area. Refer to (108.0) 1.25
Figure 5.5-12 for typical conduit locations.
(31.8) 0.88
(22.4)
0.88
(22.4) 5.56 4
(141.2)
11
Refer to shop drawings for order specific
locations.
12
32.00 Min. 36.00
(812.8) (914.4) 70.00 Min.
10 (1778.0)
8
13
Front
14
15
16
Figure 5.5-11. Base Plan of a Typical Indoor Breaker or Auxiliary Structure

2 6
17
Power cable entrance area. Refer to Station ground connection provision.
Figure 5.5-12 for typical conduit locations. 7 Secondary conduit space: All—maximum
locations. 8
of 1.00-inch (25.4 mm) projection.
Minimum clearance to LH side of
18
3 Recommended minimum clearance to rear VacClad-W. Minimum clearance to RH side
of VacClad-W. of the switchgear: 6.00 inches (152.4 mm).
4 Floor steel, if used, must not exceed this 9 Finished foundation surface shall be level 19
dimension under VacClad-W. within 0.06-inch (1.5 mm) in 36.00 inches
5 Anchor locations: 5A and 5B for seismic (914.4 mm) left-to-right, front-to-back, and
applications, 5A only for non-seismic
application. For indoor, use j
diagonally, as measured by a laser level. 20
Minimum clearance to front of VacClad-W.
0.5-inch (12.7 mm) bolts or weld.
Dimensions for estimating purposes only. 21

5.5-4
Sheet 05 066
Dimensions in Inches (mm) (Continued)

i
Rear 6.00 (152.4)
ii 6.00 (152.4)
1 1 1 2
7.00 (177.8) 햲
1 햳
11.50 (292.1)
Upper
2 햴 2 2 2 7 Hinged
Panel
1-Large Relay
Case
3 Two Conduits per Breaker 3 3 3 3 3 2-Small Relay
Case
4 3-Instrument
6 5 5 4-Test Switch
4
4 5-Switch
6-Lock-out
햳 Relay or
3 3 3 3 3
Switch
4 7-Metering
5 햴
6 5 5 Unit
6 One Conduit per Breaker

2 2 2 7 Lower
Hinged
Panel
Figure 5.5-12. Primary Conduit Locations for 1 1 1 1

7 Stacked Breakers
1 Changes to 8.25 (209.6 mm) if optional
hinged rear doors are required.
8 2 When cables enter from top, they connect
to the breaker located in the bottom
compartment. When cables enter from
9 bottom, they connect to the breaker in the
upper compartment.
Figure 5.5-13. Maximum Hinged
3
Panel Equipment
When cables enter from top, they connect
to the breaker located in the upper Note: The figure above shows that the
10 compartment. When cables enter from arrangement of components differs
bottom, they connect to the breaker in between upper and lower panels. The figure
the bottom compartment. may also be used to select custom arrange-
11 ments of hinged panel components. Also,
the use of multi-function relays such as
Eaton’s E-series relays will significantly
reduce consumption of panel space.
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21

5.5-5
Sheet 05 067
6.00
(152.4)
i
Attach to the Switchgear 4.00
Channels Using Supplied Hardware (101.6)
1.00 (25.4)
ii
3.00 4.00 (101.6)
(76.2)
4.25 4.88 (124.0) 1

0.75 (19.1) (108.0)
0.63 (16.0)
1 Location for station

ground connection.
3 Power cable entrance
space. Refer to shop 6.00 (152.4)
2
4.50 (114.3)
order base plan drawing
2 Attach switchgear to for conduit locations.
foundation using one Conduit projection not
of the two holes.
Use 5/8" Grade 5 or
to exceed 8.00 inches (203.2 mm). Attach to the Floor at One of the Two Hole
Locations Shown Using 5/8" Grade 5 Bolt or
3
better bolt. Torque 4 Secondary control wiring Better Torque to 150 ft-lb
to 150 ft-lb conduit entrance space.
(Total of 4 mounting Conduit stub ups not to
bolts per vertical
section, one at
project more than 7.00 inches (177.8 mm).
2
Mounting Clip Details
4
each corner.) 5 Finished foundation surface shall be level 4.50
within 0.06-inch (1.5 mm) in 36 inches (114.3)
(914.4 mm) left-to-right, front-to-back, and
diagonally, as measured by a laser level.
2.00 (50.8) 5
5/8" Bolt & HDWE
Supplied by Customer
6.00
2.00 (50.8)
(152.4)
6
Optional
Rear Door
View “A”
7
2
36.00 (914.4)
8
7 GA Steel
2.75 (69.8) Minimum Recommended Clearance
Mounting Clip
Supplied by Eaton X
4.50 (114.3) C
L
7.00 (177.8)
6.00 (152.4) 9
3.31 (84.1) 4.50 (114.3)
3 7.12 (180.8)
21.25 (539.8)
7.12
4.38 (111.3) 11.50 (292.1)
2.00 (50.8)
10
3
(180.8)
8.00 (203.2) 1 20.50
(520.7)
11
90.69 (2303.5)
90.27 (2292.8) 90.27 (2292.8)
101.25 (2571.8)
0.56 (14.2) 12
3.00 (76.2)
0.56 (14.2)
4
3.00 (76.2)
Channel
13
Locations
0.25 3.38 (85.9) 2.00 (50.8)
3.88 (98.5)
36
(6.4)
36
7.67 (194.8)
10.56 (268.2) 4.50 (114.3)
14
0.12 0.12
(3.0) (3.0)
Outdoor
End Wall
2
Outdoor
X
View X-X 15
End Wall
2.75 (69.8) Grade Level
4.50 (114.3) 70.00 (1778)

16
36.00 (914.4) 36.00 (914.4) 36.00 (914.4) Minimum Recommended Clearance
Front of Switchgear 17
18
Figure 5.5-14. 5/15 kV Switchgear Outdoor Aisleless Base Plan (Typical Details)—Dimensions in Inches (mm)
19
20
21

5.5-6
Sheet 05 068
i 6.00
(152.4)
Attach to the Switchgear 4.00
Attach to the Floor at Channels Using Supplied Hardware (101.6)
1.00 (25.4)
One of the Two Hole Locations
ii Shown Using 5/8" Grade 5 Bolt
or Better Torque to 150 ft-lb 3.00 4.00 (101.6)
6.50 (165.1) (76.2)
1.25
1 (31.8) 4.00
(101.6) 0.75 (19.1)
4.25
4.88 (124.0)
1 Location for station 3 Power cable entrance (108.0)

ground connection. 2.75 0.63 (16.0)
space. Refer to shop
order base plan drawing (69.8)
2 2 5 Attach switchgear to
foundation using one
for conduit locations.
Conduit projection
5.75 (146.1)
6.00 (152.4) 4.50 (114.3)

of the two holes. not to exceed
Use 5/8" Grade 5 or 8.00 inches (203.2 mm). 5.75 (146.1)
3.75
better bolt. Torque
3 to 150 ft-lb
(Total of 4 mounting
4 Secondary control wiring
conduit entrance space.
(95.3)
5
Attach to the Floor at
One of the Two Hole Locations
bolts per vertical Conduit stub ups not to Mounting Angle Details Shown Using 5/8" Grade 5 Bolt or
section, one at project more than Better Torque to 150 ft-lb
4 each corner.) 7.00 inches (177.8 mm). 2

5 Finished foundation
surface shall be level within
0.06-inch (1.5 mm) 4.50
5 in 36 inches (914.4 mm)

left-to-right, front-to-back,
5/8" Bolt & HDWE
(114.3)
2.00 (50.8)
and diagonally, as measured
Supplied by
by a laser level.
Customer
6 6.00
(152.4)
2.00 (50.8)
Optional
7 Rear Door
View “A”
8 2
7 GA Steel 36.00 (914.0)

2.75 (69.8) Minimum Recommended Clearance
Mounting Clip
9 Supplied by Eaton 4.50
(114.3)
X SEE ENLARGED
VIEW “A”
6.00 (152.4)
CL
4.50 (114.3)
10 3 7.12 (180.8)
7.00 (177.8)
2.00
(50.8)
21.25 (539.8) 4.38 (111.3) 11.50 (292.1)
3 7.12
Locations
(180.8)
11
Channel
20.50
8.00 (203.2) 1
(520.7)
12 90.69 (2303.5)
90.27
(2292.8)
0.56 (14.2)
13 3.00 (76.2)
0.56 (14.2)
4
3.00 (76.2) 3.38 (85.9)
14 3.38 (85.8) 167.23

3.88 (98.5) (4247.6)
0.25 (6.4) 0.25 (6.4)
3.88 (98.5)
15 5
4.00 (101.6) 4.00
LOCATIONS
3.00 (76.2) (101.6)

Outdoor
CHANNEL
Typical 4.00 (101.6)

End Wall 1.25
0.75 (31.8)
16 Removable
(19.1)
11.50
Covers (292.1)
68.96
Aisle 11.40
(1751.6)
17 (289.6)
11.50
(292.1)
0.70
18 0.10
(17.8)
0.10
2.00
(50.8)
(2.5) (2.5)
19 0.12 (3.0)
Outdoor
End Wall X
4.50
(114.3)
2.75 (69.8)
View X-X
4.50 (114.3)
20 38.00 (965.2) 36.00 (914.4) 36.00 (914.4) 36.00 (914.4) 38.00 (965.2)
Front of Switchgear
21 Figure 5.5-15. 5/15 kV Switchgear Outdoor Sheltered Aisle Base Plan (Typical Details)—Dimensions in Inches (mm)

5.5-7
Sheet 05 069
Note: 1 Location for station 2 5 Attach switchgear to 3 Power cable entrance 4 Secondary control wiring conduit
i
First install both ground connection foundation using one space. Refer to shop entrance space. Conduit stub ups
rows of switchgear typical each end unit. of the two holes. order base plan drawing not to project more than
then install aisle Use 5/8" Grade 5 or for conduit locations. 7.00 inches (177.8 mm).
parts per drawing. (Later) better bolt. Torque
to 150 ft-lb.
Conduit projection
not to exceed
ii
(Total of 4 mounting 8.00 inches (203.2 mm). Attach to the Floor at
6.00 One of the Two Hole Locations
bolts per vertical (152.4) Shown Using 5/8" Grade 5 Bolt or
6.50
(165.1)
section, one at each
corner.) Attach to the Switchgear Better Torque to 150 ft-lb 1
Channels Using
6 Finished foundation 6.00
5.75 Supplied Hardware
surface shall be level (152.4)
(146.1)
5.75 (146.1)
within 0.06-inch
(1.5 mm) in 36.00 inches 4.00 (101.6)
2
3.75 (914.4 mm) left-to-right,
(95.3) front-to-back, and 4.88 (124.0)
diagonally, as measured
5
by a laser level. 2
3
Mounting Angle Details
Optional
4
Rear Door X
5
2
7 GA Steel 3.00 Minimum
36.00
Mounting Clip (76.2) Recommended
(914.4) 6.00 (152.4)
Supplied by Eaton
4.00
(101.6)
CL
Clearance
6
4.50 (114.3)
7.00 (177.8)
3 7.12 (180.8) 2.00
21.25 (539.8) 4.38 (111.3) 11.50 (292.1) (50.8)
7
Locations
Channel
3
8.00 (203.2) 1 20.50

7.12 (180.8) (520.7)
90.69 (2303.5)
8
90.27
0.56 (14.2) (2292.8)
3.00 (76.2)
4
0.56 (14.2)
9
3.00 (76.2) 3.38 (85.8)
0.25 3.38 (85.8)

(6.4)
3.88 (98.5)
0.25 (6.4)
3.88 (98.5) 4.00 (101.6) 10
5
Locations
1.50 (38.1)
Channel
Typical 3.50 (88.9)
1.50
0.75
(19.1) 11.50
(38.1)
11
Removable 261.50
(292.1)
Covers 11.50 68.96 (6642.1)
(292.1) (1751.6)
Aisle 11.50
(292.1) 12
0.75 2.00
(19.1) (50.8)
4.00 (101.6)
13
0.12 0.12
(3.0) (3.0)
Outdoor
4 Outdoor
End Wall
38.00 36.00 36.00 36.00
End Wall
38.00
14
(965.2) (914.4) (914.4) (914.4) (965.2)
90.27
(2292.8)
15
Locations
Channel
16
2.00
0.12 (3.0)
3.00 (76.2) 36.00 Minimum
(50.8) 4.50 (114.3)
17
4.00 (101.6) (914.4) Recommended
Clearance View X-X
18
X
Figure 5.5-16. 5/15 kV Switchgear Outdoor Common Aisle Base Plan (Typical Details)—Dimensions in Inches (mm)
19
20
21

5.5-8
Sheet 05 070
Layout Dimensions—5 kV, 26.00-Inch (660.4 mm) Wide, Indoor Only (Standard Metal-Clad)
i Layout Dimensions—5 kV—Dimensions in Inches (mm)

Typical Units—Indoor Tie Breaker Bus Transition Available Configurations
ii Requirements
1 1
1200 Ampere 1200 Ampere Drawout
Breaker Breaker Auxiliary
2
3
Breaker Auxiliary Breaker
4
5 1
1 Drawout
6 Auxiliary
Figure 5.5-17. 26.00-Inch (660.4 mm) Wide
Typical Breaker/Breaker Vertical Section
7
Drawout
8 Auxiliary
9 1

10 Figure 5.5-20. Tie Breaker Bus Transition
Requirements Typical Weights
1 Breakers cannot be located in bus transition Table 5.5-3. Switchgear Assembly
11 compartment. (Less Breaker)
Type of Main Bus Weight
Vertical Rating, Lb (kg)
12 Section Amperes
B/B 1200 2000 (908)

2000 2200 (999)
13 Figure 5.5-18. 26.00-Inch (660.4 mm) Wide B/A or A/B 1200 1700 (772)
Typical Auxiliary/Breaker Vertical Section 2000 1900 (863)
14 A/A 1200
2000
1600 (726)
1800 (817)
Table 5.5-4. Circuit Breaker 2

15
Type of Current Weight
Circuit Rating, Lb (kg)
Breaker Amperes (Static)
16
50 VCPW-ND-250 1200 345 (157)
2 Breaker impact weight = 1.5 x static weight.
17
18
19
20 Figure 5.5-19. 26.00-Inch (660.4 mm) Wide

Typical Auxiliary/Auxiliary Vertical Section
21

5.5-9
Sheet 05 071

(Continued)
i
2.00 2.00
ii
22.00 (558.8)
(50.8) (50.8) Rear
3.00 (76.2)
3 30.00
(762.0)
2.00 22.00 2.00 1
(50.8) (558.8) (50.8)
23.00
(584.2)
1 3.00
(76.2)
4 2
5B 5B
3
23.00
2 (584.2)
28.00
(711.2) 4
0.88
(22.4) 0.88
5A 5A
(22.4) 5
9.00 6
(228.6)
(4) Knockouts
for Top Secondary 96.25
6
Conduit Entry (2444.8) 44.50
(1130.3)
6.00
9 60.88
(1546.4)
7
(152.4) 0.56 0.56
(14.2) (14.2)
7.00
(177.8) 5A 5A 3.38
8
(86.0)
3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00
(76.2) (76.2) 16.00
(406.4)
19.00
(482.6)
(76.2)
7
(76.2)
0.25
(6.4)
9
Front
Figure 5.5-22. Top View of Typical Indoor 10

5B 5B 3.88
1 Power cable entrance area. Refer to (108.0) 1.25
Figure 5.5-24 for typical conduit locations.
(31.8) 0.88
(22.4)
0.88
(22.4) 5.56 4
(141.2)
11
locations.
12
26.00 26.00
(660.4) (660.4) 70.00 Min.
10 (1778.0)
8
13
Front
14
15
16

2 6
17
Power cable entrance area. Refer to Station ground connection provision.
Figure 5.5-24 for typical conduit locations. 7 Secondary conduit space: All–maximum
locations. 8
of 1.00-inch (25.4 mm) projection.
Minimum clearance to LH side of
18
3 Recommended minimum clearance to rear VacClad-W. Minimum clearance to RH side
of VacClad-W. of the switchgear: 6.00 inches (152.4 mm).
4 Floor steel, if used, must not exceed this 9 Finished foundation surface shall be level 19
dimension under VacClad-W. within 0.06-inch (1.5 mm) in 36.00 inches
5 Anchor locations: 5A and 5B for seismic (914.4 mm) left-to-right, front-to-back, and
applications, 5A only for non-seismic
application. For indoor, use 0.5-inch j
diagonally, as measured by a laser level. 20
(12.7 mm) bolts or weld.
21

5.5-10
Sheet 05 072

i
6.00 (152.4)
ii Rear
6.00 (152.4)
1 2
7.00 (177.8) 햲
1 햳
11.50 (292.1)
Upper
2 햴 2 7 Hinged
Panel
1-Large Relay
3 Two Conduits per Breaker 3 3 4
Case
2-Small Relay
Case
3-Instrument
6 5 4-Test Switch
4 5-Switch
6-Lock-out
햳 Relay or
3 3 4 Switch
5 6 5
7-Metering
Unit
햴
6 One Conduit per Breaker

1
Lower
Hinged
7 Panel
7 Figure 5.5-24. Primary Conduit Locations for

Stacked Breakers
1 2 2
Changes to 8.25 (209.6 mm) if optional
8 2
hinged rear doors are required.
When cables enter from top, they connect
to the breaker located in the bottom
compartment. When cables enter from
9 bottom, they connect to the breaker in
Figure 5.5-25. Maximum Hinged
the upper compartment. Panel Equipment
3 When cables enter from top, they connect Note: The figure above shows that the
10 to the breaker located in the upper arrangement of components differs
compartment. When cables enter from between upper and lower panels. The figure
bottom, they connect to the breaker in may also be used to select custom arrange-
the bottom compartment. ments of hinged panel components. Also,
11 the use of multi-function relays such as
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21

5.5-11
Sheet 05 073
Layout Dimensions—Special Design—5 kV, Low Profile 26.00-Inch (660.4 mm) Wide (Standard Metal-Clad)
ii
80.00
1
(2032.0) LL
(1)
521 RTH
2
36.00
(914.4)
SCD
0H7
Pad
3
80.00 1
(2032.0)
4
Figure 5.5-26. 5 kV, 1200A, 250 MVA VCP-W ND Low Profile 26.00-Inch Figure 5.5-29. Tie Breaker Bus Transition Requirements 5
(660.4 mm) Wide Indoor Unit, Blank/Breaker
1 Depth can be reduced to 72.00 inches (1828.8 mm) if power cables
enter from top.
Auxiliary or 6
Blank 4
Blank 1200 Ampere 1200 Ampere
ND Breaker
4 Auxiliary or
ND Breaker
4
7
521
Blank 4
36.00
RTH
(914.4)
SCD Auxiliary or
8
0H7
Pad 1200 Ampere Blank 1200 Ampere Blank 4
ND Breaker ND Breaker
80.00
(2032.0) 4 4
Auxiliary or
9
Blank 4
10
Figure 5.5-30. Available Configurations (Front View)
4 Relays or control devices cannot be mounted on the circuit breaker
or auxiliary compartment door. 11
80.00 2 Typical Weights
(2032.0)
Table 5.5-5. Switchgear Assembly (Less Breaker)
12
Figure 5.5-27. 5 kV, 1200A, 250 MVA VCP-W ND Low Profile 26.00-Inch Vertical Section Main Bus Rating, Weight
(660.4 mm) Wide Indoor Unit, Breaker/Blank
2
Type Amperes Lb (kg) 13
Depth can be reduced to 72.00 inches (1828.8 mm) if power cables
enter from below. B/A or A/B 1200 1500 (682)
2000 1700 (772)
A/A 1200 1400 (636) 14
2000 1600 (726)
Table 5.5-6. Circuit Breaker 5 15

Circuit Breaker Current Rating, Weight (Static)
Type Amperes Lb (kg)
VTX
16
(2) 50 VCPW-ND-250 1200 345 (157)
80.00
(2032.0) 5 Breaker impact weight = 1.5 x static weight.
LP
RTH
(2) 17
521
RTH
SCD
36.00
(914.4) 18
0H7
Pad
19
80.00 3
(2032.0)
20
Figure 5.5-28. 5 kV, 1200A, 250 MVA VCP-W ND Low Profile 26.00-Inch
(660.4 mm) Wide Indoor Unit, Auxiliary/Breaker
3 Depth can be reduced to 72.00 inch (1831.7 mm) if power cables enter 21
from top.

5.5-12
Sheet 05 074
Layout Dimensions—Special Design—5/15 kV, Low Profile 36.00-Inch (9.14.4 mm) Wide (Standard Metal-Clad)
i Access for
VT Cables
VT Cables
Blank
ii Either/Or
VT or CPT
2 80.00 Breaker
(2032.0)
CT
CT
3
36.00
CT
CT
(914.4) Figure 5.5-32. Tie Breaker Bus Transition Requirements

4
HTR BYZ(1)
SC
5
86.25 1
Auxiliary Blank Auxiliary
(2190.8)
6
Figure 5.5-31. 36.00-Inch (660.4 mm) Wide VCP-W Low Profile Indoor Unit
1 Other depths possible depending on cable entry direction and VT/CPT Auxiliary
7 connections. Contact Eaton. VCP-W VCP-W
Breaker Breaker
1200 or 1200, 2000
2000 A or 3000 A
8 Auxiliary
9
Figure 5.5-33. Available Configurations (Front View)
10 Typical Weights
Table 5.5-7. Assemblies (Less Breakers, See Table 5.5-2 for Breakers)
11 Vertical Section Main Bus Rating, Indoor Structure
Type Amperes Lb (kg)
B/B 1200 2200 (999)

12 2000 2300 (1044)
3000 2400 (1090)
B/A or A/B 1200 2100 (953)
13 2000 2200 (999)
3000 2300 (1044)
A/A 1200 1800 (818)
14 2000 1900 (864)
3000 2000 (908)
15
16
17
18
19
20
21

5.5-13
Sheet 05 075
Layout Dimensions—27 kV, 36.00-Inch (914.4 mm) Wide (Standard Metal-Clad), One-High Design
Layout Dimensions—27 kV One-High Design—Dimensions in Inches (mm) i

Typical Units Available Configurations
ii
Drawout Drawout Drawout

1
VTs VTs VTs
1200 Ampere 2000 Ampere Drawout 3

Breaker Breaker VTs
5
Drawout
Figure 5.5-34. Indoor Figure 5.5-36. Indoor Auxiliaries Fuses
36.00-Inch (914.4 mm) Wide Typical 36.00-Inch (914.4 mm) Wide Typical 6
Auxiliary/Breaker Vertical Section Auxiliary/Auxiliary Vertical Section
Typical Weights in Lb (kg) 7

Fixed
Table 5.5-8. Assemblies (Less Breakers) CPT
Type of Main Bus Indoor Outdoor
Vertical Rating Aisleless 8
Section Amperes
A/B 1200
2000
2500 (1135)
2600 (1180)
3400 (1545)
3500 (1591)
Figure 5.5-37. Available Configurations 9
A/A 1200 2200 (999) 2800 (1271)
2000 2300 (1045) 2900 (1317)
10
Table 5.5-9. Breaker Weights in Lb (kg) 1
Type of Current Rating, 11

Breaker Amperes
1200 2000
270 VCP-W 750 415 (188) 475 (216)

12
Figure 5.5-35. Outdoor Aisleless 270 VCP-W 1000 415 (188) 475 (216)
Typical Auxiliary/Breaker Vertical Section 270 VCP-W 1250, 25C 415 (188) 475 (216)
270 VCP-W 40, 40C 415 (188) 475 (216) 13
1 Breaker impact = 1.5 x breaker weight.
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21

5.5-14
Sheet 05 076

i (Continued)
ii 2.00 (50.8) 2.00 (50.8)

Rear
1 32.00 (812.8)
3 36.00
(914.4)
2.00
(51.8)
32.00
(812.8)
2.00
(51.8)
3.00 (76.2)
2 23.00
(584.2)
3.00
(76.2)
4
3 5B 5B
23.00
2 (584.2)
28.00
4 (711.2)
0.88
(22.4) 0.88
5A 5A
5 (22.4)
9.00 6
(228.6)
6 (2) Knockouts 96.25

for Top Secondary (2444.8) 44.50
(1130.3)
Conduit Entry
9
7 60.88
(1546.4)
0.56 0.56
(14.2) (14.2)
8 8.50 5A 5A 3.38
(215.9) (85.9)
3.00 3.00
(76.2) (76.2)
9 3.00
(76.2)
3.00
(76.2)
16.00
(406.4)
19.00
(482.6) 7
0.25
(6.4)
Front
10 Figure 5.5-38. Top View of Typical Indoor 3.88

5B 5B
1 (108.0) 1.25
Power cable entrance area. Refer to 0.88
11 Figure 5.5-40 for typical conduit locations.
(31.8) 0.88
(22.4) (22.4) 5.56 4
(141.2)
locations.
12
32.00 Min. 36.00
(813.0) (914.4) 72.00
10 (1828.8)
8
13
Front
14
15
16
17 2 Power cable entrance area. Refer to 8 Minimum clearance to LH side of
Figure 5.5-40 for typical conduit locations. VacClad-W. Minimum clearance to RH side
Refer to shop drawings for order specific of the switchgear: 6.00 inches (152.4 mm).
18 locations. 9 Finished foundation surface shall be level
3 Recommended minimum clearance to rear within 0.06-inch (1.5 mm) in 36.00 inches
of VacClad-W: 36.00 inches (914.4 mm). (914.4 mm) left-to-right, front-to-back, and
19 4 Floor steel, if used, must not exceed this
dimension under VacClad-W. j
diagonally, as measured by a laser level.
5 Anchor locations: 5A and 5B for seismic
applications, 5A only for non-seismic Note: Outdoor Aisleless Base Plan—
20 application. For indoor, use 0.5-inch 27 kV switchgear outdoor Aisleless base
(12.7 mm) bolts or weld. plan details are same as 5/15 kV outdoor
6 Station ground connection provision. Aisleless switchgear. Refer to Figure 5.5-14.
21 7 Secondary conduit space: All—maximum
of 1.00-inch (25.4 mm) projection. Dimensions for estimating purposes only.

5.5-15
Sheet 05 077

i
6.00 (152.4)
6.00 (152.4) ii
1 1 1 2
7.00 (177.8)
1
11.50 (292.1)
Upper
2 2 2 7 Hinged
Panel
2
1-Large Relay
Four Conduits Case
3 3 3 3 3 2-Small Relay
Case
3
4 3-Instrument
6 5 5 4-Test Switch
4
5-Switch
6-Lock-out 4
Relay or
Switch
7-Metering
No devices on the
Unit 5
breaker compartment
Two Conduits door.
Lower
Hinged 6
Figure 5.5-40. Primary Conduit Locations for Panel
Top or Bottom Entry
k Changes to 8.25 inches (209.6 mm) if 7
optional hinged rear doors are required.
Figure 5.5-41. Maximum Hinged 9

Panel Equipment
Note: The figure above shows that the
arrangement of components differs 10
between upper and lower panels. The figure
may also be used to select custom arrange-
ments of hinged panel components. Also,
the use of multi-function relays such as
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21

5.5-16
Sheet 05 078
Layout Dimensions—27 kV Two-High Design
i Layout Dimensions—27 kV Two-High Design— Tie Breaker Bus Transition

Dimensions in Inches (mm) Requirements
ii Typical Units—Indoor 1
6
4 6
5 6
Figure 5.5-42. Indoor 36.00-Inch (914.4 mm) Figure 5.5-43. 36.00-Inch (914.4 mm) Wide
6 Wide Typical Breaker-over-Breaker Typical Auxiliary-over-Breaker
Vertical Section Vertical Section
1 For 1-high arrangement (1 breaker per cell),
7 depth may be reduced to 108.64 inches
(2759.5 mm).
8 Available Configurations 2
6
9
Figure 5.5-45. Tie Breaker Bus
Blank 1200 Ampere Drawout CPT Primary 1200 Ampere 1200 Ampere Transition Requirements
10 Breaker VTs Fuse Drawer
3
Breaker Breaker 6 Breakers cannot be located in bus transition
compartment.
H
11 100.00 Typical Weights
(2540.0)
1200 Ampere 1200 Ampere 1200 Ampere 1200 Ampere Table 5.5-10. Assemblies (Less Breakers) 7
or or or or Blank Drawout
Type of Main Bus Weight
12 2000 Ampere
Breaker
2000 Ampere
Breaker
2000 Ampere
Breaker
2000 Ampere
Breaker
VTs
Vertical Rating, Lb (kg)
Section Amperes
13 36.00
Aux/Bkr 1200
2000
2500 (1135)
2600 (1180)
(914.4) 2500 2600 (1180)
2700 2700 (1227)
14 Aux/Aux 1200 2200 (1000)
Drawout Blank CPT Primary CPT Primary CPT Primary Blank 2000 2300 (1046)
VTs Fuse Drawer Fuse Drawer Fuse Drawer 2500 2300 (1046)
15 3 4 5
2700 2400 (1091)
Bkr/Bkr 1200 2700 (1227)
H
2000 2800 (1273)
100.00
16 (2540.0)
2500
2700
2800 (1273)
2900 (1318)
Drawout Drawout Drawout CPT Blank Blank 7 Refer to Table 5.5-9 for breaker weights.
VTs VTs VTs 4
17
18
2 Available Main Bus Ratings for 27 kV two-high design are 1200 A, 2000 A, 2500 A or 2700 A.
19 3 Bus connected, maximum 4 A fuses. CPT is installed remote from the switchgear.
4 Fuses are bus or line connected. CPT is installed in front bottom, on drawout frame.
Maximum CPT size is single-phase 37.5 kVA or three-phase 45 kVA.
20 5 Bus or Line connected, maximum 4 A fuses. CPT is installed remote from the switchgear.
21 Dimensions for estimating purposes only.

5.5-17
Sheet 05 079
Typical Floor Plan—27 kV Two-High, Indoor
Typical Floor Plan—27 kV Two-High, Indoor i
ii
5 1
36.00
(914.4)
Min. Rear 1 Anchor locations for 0.50-inch (12.7 mm) bolts SAE 2
2.00 2.00 Grade 5 or better, (6) places in each vertical section.
32.00
(50.8) (812.8) (50.8) 2 Secondary control wiring conduit openings, conduit
projection must not exceed 1.00 inch (25.4 mm). 3
3.00
3 Minimum front clearance when using
(76.2) Eaton’s portable lifter.
Line
7
25.00
4
Compt. 4 Minimum left-hinged panel clearance.
1 (635.0) Minimum clearance to RH side of the
switchgear: 6.00 inches (152.4 mm).
5
5 Recommended minimum rear clearance.
9.00
1
Bus
Compt.
(228.6) 8 6 Finished foundation surface shall be level within 6
0.06-inch (1.5 mm) in 36.00 inches (914.4 mm)
118.64 left-to-right, front-to-back, and diagonally,
as measured by a laser level.
(3013.5) 6
7
7
48.00 Primary (H.V.) conduit projection must not exceed
(1219.2) 2.00 inches (50.8 mm). See shop order base plan
0.88 for conduit locations.
Breaker (22.4) 65.97 8 Customer’s ground provisions, provided as shown
8
Compt. 1 0.88 (1675.6) by symbol on shop order sectional side views.
(22.4)
9
Control 2
7.00
Compt. 22.25 3.00 (177.8) 10
(565.2) (76.2)
10.96
1 (278.4)
11
3.00 3.00
1.25 (76.2) (76.2)
(31.8) 0.59 0.59 12
32.00 (15.0) (15.0)
(812.8) 36.00 Top Entry Secondary Control
4 Min. (914.4) Knockouts for 1.38" (35.1)
or 1.75 (44.5) Conduits
13
Front
72.00
(1828.8) 7.80
14
Min. (198.1)
7.38
3
(187.5) 15
3.00 3.00
(76.2) (76.2) 16
36.00
(914.4)
17
18
Figure 5.5-46. Typical Indoor Floor Plan—27 kV Two-High
19
20

21

5.5-18
Sheet 05 080
Layout Dimensions—38 kV, 150 kV BIL Design
i Layout Dimensions—38 kV, 150 kV BIL Design—

ii Typical Units Typical Weights in Lb (kg) 1
Table 5.5-11. Assemblies (Less Breakers)
1 Type of Main Bus Indoor
Vertical Rating
Section Amperes
2 Breaker 1200 3100 (1409)
2000 3200 (1455)
2500 3355 (1525)
3 Auxiliary 1200 3000 (1364)
2000 3100 (1409)
2500 3355 (1525)
4 1 Refer to Table 5.5-12 for breaker weights.
Table 5.5-12. Breaker Weights in Lb (kg)

5 Type of Current Rating, Amperes
Breaker 1200 2000
6 380 VCP-W-16, 16C 1080 (490) 1140 (518)

380 VCP-W-25, 25C 1080 (490) 1140 (518)
Figure 5.5-47. Indoor—Typical Breaker, Main or Feeder
380 VCP-W-32, 32C 1080 (490) 1140 (518)
7 380 VCP-W-21 1080 (490) 1140 (518)
380 VCP-W-40, 40C 1080 (490) 1140 (518)
1080 (490) 1140 (518)
8
10
11
12
Figure 5.5-48. Indoor—Typical Auxiliary-Over-Auxiliary
13
14
15
16
17
18
19 Figure 5.5-49. Indoor—Typical Bus Tie Breaker
20
21 Dimensions for estimating purposes only.

5.5-19
Sheet 05 081
Layout Dimensions—38 kV, 150 kV BIL Design—Outdoor Enclosures i

(48-Inch and 60-Inch Wide Structures are Available)
Dimensions in Inches (mm) ii
139.94 1
(3554.5)
115.67 4
(2938.0) 106.48
(2704.6)
5
6
42.00 (1066.8)
Wide
129.22 1.17
7
(3282.2) (29.7)
8
Figure 5.5-50. Outdoor Aisleless (42.00 Inches [1066.8 mm] Wide)
9
215.72
(5479.3)
10
11
12
121.79
(3093.5) 106.47 13
(2704.3)
14
15
210.63 1.17
(5350.0) (29.7) 16
Figure 5.5-51. Outdoor Sheltered Aisle (42.00 Inches [1066.8 mm] Wide) 17
18
19
20
21

5.5-20
Sheet 05 082
i Layout Dimensions—38 kV, 150 kV BIL Design—Dimensions in Inches (mm)
ii
1
Min.
5 Min. 1.50 1 Suggested locations for 0.500-13 bolts
2 42.00
(1066.8) Rear (38.1) or welding.
Max.
8 3.00 2 Secondary conduit location bottom
3.75 3.75
3 (95.2) (95.2)
(76.2)
7A
entrance. Conduit projection must
not exceed 1.00 inch (25.4 mm).
3 Recommended minimum front clearance.

4 34.50
16.00 (876.3)
Line 4 Minimum left-hinged panel clearance.
1.16 (406.4) Minimum clearance to RH side of the
Compt.
(29.5)
5 switchgear: 6.00 inches (152.4 mm).
5 Recommended minimum real clearance
Unfinished Foundation Under Switchgear

1 6 —follow local regulations.
6
6 Finished foundation surface shall be
8.69
level within 0.06-inch (1.5 mm)
(220.7)
7 in 36.00 inches (914.4 mm) left-to-right,
front-to-back, and diagonally, as
68.48 measured by a laser level.
(1739.4)
8 Bus
Compt.
9 124.36
(3158.7)
7A Floor steel if used, must not exceed
this dimension under switchgear.
7B Finished foundation (within

9 0.08-inch (2.0 mm) clearance) must
extend under switchgear minimum
73.24 1.50 inches (38.1 mm) to maximum
39.60
10 (1005.8)
(1860.3) 3.00 inches (76.2 mm).
2 8 Primary (H.V.) conduit projection must

Breaker not exceed 2.00 inches (50.8 mm). See
11 Compt.
1.75
(44.4)
7.50 1
shop order base plan for conduit locations.
(190.5)
30.88
(784.4) 3.00 15.38 1.23 9 Customer‘s ground provisions
12 (76.2) (390.7) (31.3) 7A provided as shown by symbol on
shop order sectional side views.
Floor Plate
13 1.00 Min.
Door (25.4) 1.50 Alternate Secondary Conduit
Min. (38.1) Location Top Entrance
14 38.00 42.00 Max.
3.00
(965.2) (1066.8) 42.00
(76.2) (1066.8)
4
15 1.94
(49.3)
Front
7.50
16 3 (190.5)
Min. 7B
84.00
17 (2133.6) 3.54
(89.9)
3.00
(76.2)
18
19
Figure 5.5-52. Typical Indoor Base Plan—38 kV
20
21

5.5-21
Sheet 05 083
Typical Arc-Resistant Switchgear Application Layouts—5 and 15 kV
Typical Application Layouts

i
ii
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
Figure 5.5-53. Typical Arc-Resistant Switchgear Application Layouts—5 and 15 kV
19
Notes:
1. Maximum number of CTs: Two 2. Bottom entry is standard for all 3. All lineups shown can be provided
sets of standard or one set of high power cables. In breaker over in mirrored configuration. 20
accuracy CTs can be installed on breaker arrangement, maximum
each side of the circuit breaker. number of cables is limited to 4. Refer to Figure 5.5-56 to 5.5-61 for
two per phase for each breaker. dimensions. 21

5.5-22
Sheet 05 084

i
ii
10
11
Figure 5.5-54. Typical Arc-Resistant Switchgear Application Layouts—5 and 15 kV
12 Notes:
1. Maximum number of CTs: Two
13 accuracy CTs can be installed on
each side of the circuit breaker.
14 2. Bottom entry is standard for all
power cables. In breaker over
breaker arrangement, maximum
15 number of cables is limited to
two per phase for each breaker.
3. All lineups shown can be provided
16 in mirrored configuration.
4. Refer to Figure 5.5-56 to 5.5-61 for
17 dimensions.
18
19
20
21

5.5-23
Sheet 05 085
Typical Application Layouts (Continued)

i
ii
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
Figure 5.5-55. Typical Arc-Resistant Switchgear Application Layouts—5 and 15 kV 19
Notes:
1. Maximum number of CTs: Two 2. Bottom entry is standard for all 3. All lineups shown can be provided 20
sets of standard or one set of high power cables. In breaker over in mirrored configuration.
accuracy CTs can be installed on breaker arrangement, maximum
each side of the circuit breaker. number of cables is limited to
dimensions. 21
two per phase for each breaker.

5.5-24
Sheet 05 086
Available Arc-Resistant Switchgear Configurations (Front Views)—5 and 15 kV
Available Configurations
i
ii
32.00 Arc exhaust
1 (812.8) plenum
2
Control 1200 A 1200 A Auxiliary 1200 A
Compartment Breaker Breaker (VT, CPT Breaker
or Fuses)
3 (with relay
box)
(with relay
box)
(with relay
box)
(no relays)
4
Control Control Control Control Control
95.00 Compartment Compartment Compartment Compartment Compartment
5 (2413.0)
1200 A Control 1200 A 1200 A Auxiliary

(VT, CPT
6 Breaker
(with relay
Compartment Breaker
(with relay
Breaker
(with relay or Fuses)
box) box) box)
(no relays)
7
9 32.00
(812.8)
10
Auxiliary 2000 A 1200 A 2000 A 2000 A
11 (VT, CPT
or Fuses)
Breaker Breaker Breaker Breaker
(with relay (with relay (with relay (with relay
box) box) box) box)
(no relays)
12
13 95.00
(2413.0) Dynamic Vent Dynamic Vent Dynamic Vent Dynamic Vent Dynamic Vent
14 2000 A Auxiliary
(VT, CPT
2000 A 1200 A 20000A
Breaker Breaker Breaker Breaker
(with relay or Fuses) (with relay (with relay (with relay
box) box) box) box)
15 (no relays)
16 (Note 1) (Notes 1, 2) (Notes 1, 3) (Notes 1, 2, 3) (Notes 1, 3, 4)

36.00
(914.14)
17
Notes:
1 = Please note that the only control space available for relays and LV devices for this configuration
18 is the relay box located on the breaker compartment door.
2 = Maximum current through a 2000 A breaker in this location must be limited to 1750 A.
3 = This configuration requires use of a 4000 A main bus.
4 = Maximum current through each 2000 A breaker in this configuration must be limited to 1750 A each.
19
20
Figure 5.5-56. Available Arc-Resistant Switchgear Configurations (Front Views)—5 and 15 kV
21

5.5-25
Sheet 05 087
Available Arc-Resistant Switchgear Configurations (Front Views)—5 and 15 kV
i
ii
32.00 Arc exhaust
(812.8) plenum 1
Auxiliary Auxiliary Blank or

2
Control (VT, CPT Control (VT, CPT Transistion
Compartment or Fuses) Compartment or Fuses) to Ampgard
3
(no relays) (no relays)
4
Control Control Control Control
95.00 Compartment Compartment Compartment Compartment
(2413.0) Dynamic Vent 5
Auxiliary Auxiliary Control Blank or
2000/3000 A (VT, CPT (VT, CPT
Breaker or Fuses) or Fuses)
Compartment Auxiliary 6
(with relay
box)
7
32.00
9
(812.8)
10
2000/3000 A 3000 A 3000 A FC 3000 A FC 4000 A FC 11

Breaker Breaker Breaker Breaker Breaker
(with relay (with relay (with relay (with relay (with relay
box) box) box) box) box) 12
Fan Fan
Control 13
95.00 Compartment
(2413.0) Dynamic Vent Dynamic Vent Dynamic Vent Dynamic Vent
Auxiliary Auxiliary Fans located

14
(VT, CPT (VT, CPT inside this
Control or Fuses) Control or Fuses)
Compartment Compartment compartment
15
Dynamic Vent
16
(Notes 2, 5) (Notes 1, 5) (Note 6) (Notes 1, 6) (Note 7)
36.00
(914.14) 17
Notes:
1 = Please note that the only control space available for relays and LV devices for this configuration
is the relay box located on the breaker compartment door. 18
6 = Maximum current allowed through a 3000 A circuit breaker in this configuration is 3000 A
with fans running, and 2500 A when fans are not running.
19
7 = Maximum current allowed through a 3000 A circuit breaker in this configuration is 4000 A
with fans running, and 2500 A when fans are not running.
20
Figure 5.5-56. Available Arc-Resistant Switchgear Configurations (Front Views)—5 and 15 kV (Continued)
21

5.5-26
Sheet 05 088
Typical Arc-Resistant Switchgear (Side Views)—5 and 15 kV
Typical Sectional Side Views

i
ii
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
Figure 5.5-57. Typical Arc-Resistant Switchgear (Side Views)—5 and 15 kV
21

5.5-27
Sheet 05 089
Typical Sectional Side Views (Continued)

i
ii
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
Figure 5.5-58. Typical Arc-Resistant Switchgear (Side Views)—5 and 15 kV
21

5.5-28
Sheet 05 090
Typical Sectional Side Views (Continued)

i
ii
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21 Figure 5.5-59. Typical Arc-Resistant Switchgear (Side Views)—5 and 15 kV

5.5-29
Sheet 05 091
Typical Arc-Resistant Switchgear—Weights—5 and 15 kV
5/15 kV Arc-Resistant Switchgear—Typical Weights

Table 5.5-13. Assemblies (Less Breakers) 1234
i
Type of Main Bus Indoor Structure Indoor Structure Indoor Structure
Vertical Section Rating 36.00-Inch (914.4 mm) W
97.50-Inch (2476.5 mm) D
36.00-Inch (914.4 mm) W
109.50-Inch (2781.3 mm) D
36.00-Inch (914.4 mm) W
121.50-Inch (3086.1 mm) D
ii
Amperes Lb (kg) Lb (kg) Lb (kg)
Breaker/breaker 1200 2800 (1271) 3025 (1374) 3175 (1441)

1
2000 2900 (1317) 3175 (1441) 3375 (1532)
3000 3000 (1362) 3275 (1487) 3475 (1578)
4000 3100 (1407) 3375 (1532) 3575 (1623) 2
Blank/breaker or 1200 2700 (1226) 2900 (1317) 3125 (1419)
breaker/blank 2000 2800 (1271) 3125 (1419) 3175 (1441)
3000
4000
2900 (1317)
3000 (1362)
3150 (1430)
3275 (1487)
3325 (1510)
3475 (1578)
3
Auxiliary/breaker or 1200 2650 (1203) 2850 (1294) 2975 (1351)
breaker/auxiliary 2000
3000
2750 (1248)
2850 (1294)
2975 (1351)
3100 (1407)
3225 (1464)
3275 (1487)
4
4000 2950 (1339) 3225 (1464) 3450 (1566)
Auxiliary/auxiliary 1200 2600 (1180) 2800 (1271) 2925 (1328)
2000 2700 (1226) 2925 (1328) 3175 (1441)
5
3000 2800 (1271) 3050 (1385) 3225 (1464)
4000 2900 (1317) 3175 (1441) 3375 (1532)
Blank/auxiliary or 1200 2500 (1135) 2700 (1226) 2825 (1283) 6
auxiliary/blank 2000 2600 (1180) 2825 (1283) 2975 (1351)
3000 2700 (1226) 2950 (1339) 3125 (1419)
4000 2800 (1271) 3075 (1396) 3275 (1487) 7
Blank/blank 1200 2500 (1135) 2700 (1226) 2825 (1283)
2000 2600 (1180) 2825 (1283) 2975 (1351)
3000
4000
2700 (1226)
2800 (1271)
2950 (1339)
3075 (1396)
3125 (1419)
3275 (1487)
8
1 Refer to Table 5.5-2 for breaker weights.
2 Add weights of end-wall to left and right end structures as follows:
350 Lb (159.1 kg) for 97.50-inch (2476.5) D structures.
9
3 Add plenum weight as follows: 10
300 Lb (136.4 kg) to left and right end structures.
200 Lb (91.0 kg) to each intermediate structures.
4 Add arc duct assembly weight as follows:
200.00 Lb (91.0 kg) for standard 51.00-inch (1295.4 mm) arc exhaust duct assembly.
11
30.00 Lb (14.0 kg) per foot for additional arc duct.
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21

5.5-30
Sheet 05 092
Typical Top Plan—Dimensions in Inches (mm)

i
36.00 36.00 36.00
ii End Wall 1.50
(38.1) (914.4) (914.4) (914.4)
1.50 End Wall
(38.1)
18.00 18.00 18.00 18.00 18.00 18.00
1 Cables for the
(457.2) (457.2) (457.2) (457.2) (457.2) (457.2)
Upper Breaker 3.00 3.00

through These (76.2) (76.2)
3.00 3.00
2 Conduits
(76.2) 7.00 7.00 (76.2) 7.00 1.25
(177.8) (177.8) (177.8) (31.8)
4
9.00
(228.6)
5 6.00
(152.4)
6.00
(152.4)
9.00
(228.6)
6.00
(152.4)
6.00
(152.4)
7
81.00 108.00 1
8 (2057.4)
Plenum
(2743.2)
10
11
12 15.25
(387.4)
13
VS #1 VS #2 VS #3
Front
14 Top View
Figure 5.5-60. Typical Arc-Resistant Switchgear, Top Entry Cables—Typical Conduit Entrance Locations—5 and 15 kV
15 Note: For switchgear with enclosure arc ratings of up to 41 kA rms symmetrical,
minimum two vertical sections and one arc duct exit are required.
For switchgear with enclosure arc ratings of 50 kA rms symmetrical or higher,
16 minimum three vertical sections and two arc duct exits are required.
1 Depth shown is based on use of maximum one 500 kCM per phase, or two 250 kCM per phase power cables
for each breaker entering from the top; otherwise, use structures with 121.50-inch (3086.1-mm) depth.
17
18
19
20
21

5.5-31
Sheet 05 093
Typical Arc-Resistant Switchgear Floor Plan—5 and 15 kV
Typical Floor Plan—Dimensions in Inches (mm)

i
1 These are the locations of 0.75 inch (19.1 mm) ii

diameter mounting holes for securing an arc-
resistant VacClad-W switchgear assembly
(hereafter referred to as VC-W) vertical section to
a finished foundation. Use of 0.50 inch (12 mm) 1
Rear diameter SAE Grade 5 hardware tightened to
4 75 ft-lb (101.7 Nm) is recommended. Use of
36.00 other post-installed mechanical anchor systems,
(914.4)
7.52
(191.0)
20.96
(532.4)
7.52 bonded/adhesive type systems, pre-installed 2
(191.0) cast-in-place systems such as shear lugs, L-bolts
1.61 and J-bolts, or plug welding the VC-W switchgear
(40.9) 3.75 vertical section at the mounting hole locations to
(95.3) cast-in-place structural steel materials or to a steel
house foundation is sole responsibility of others.
3
Alternative mounting systems must have equal or
greater average ultimate tensile and shear load
1 1
22.75
capabilities as SAE Grade 5 hardware. In addition
to load capabilities of the mounting system, the
4
28.00 6 (577.9) bearing strength and bearing surface area at each
(711.2) VC-W switchgear vertical section mounting hole
location must be taken into account. Alternative
mounting systems must provide equal or greater
5
1 1 bearing properties as a Key Bellevilles, Inc.,
K1125-E-125 washer or other manufacturer’s equal
9.00
device used with SAE Grade 5 hardware at each
VC-W switchgear anchor location. Consult a
6
7
(228.6) licensed structural or civil engineer prior to
96.46 selecting a mounting system if a system other
(2450.1)
44.50
than that recommended is preferred. 7
(1130.3) 8 2 Minimum front clearance required when using
Eaton’s portable lifter to install drawout devices.
0.75 0.75 61.09 If other Eaton devices are used to install drawout
devices, these devices may require more space,
8
(19.1) (19.1) (1550.9)
1 1 3.37 which will be indicated on an arc-resistant VC-W
(85.6) switchgear assembly specific shop order floor
3.00 0.25
plan. In addition, the local authority having
jurisdiction may also require a larger distance.
9
(76.2) (6.4)
16.00 19.00
(406.4) (482.6) 5 3 Minimum left-hinged panel clearance.
Minimum clearance to RH side of the
switchgear: 6.00 inches (152.4 mm).
10
3.88 4 This is the minimum rear clearance required.
4.46 1 1
(113.3)
1.46
(37.1)
(98.6) The local authority having jurisdiction may
require a larger distance.
11
0.88 0.88 5.80
(22.4) (22.4) (147.3) 5 Location of low-voltage control conduit wiring
openings. Conduits are limited to a projection
of 1.00 inch (25.4 mm) above the finished floor
12
32.00 Min. 36.00 or inside the top cover when such conduit entry
is from the top. Maximum conduit size is
(812.8) (914.4)
3
70.00 Min.
(1778.0)
1.25 inches (31.8 mm).
13
6 These are the high-voltage cable conduit entry
Front 2 locations when entering from the floor or the top.
See shop order base plan for recommended
conduit locations when bottom entry is being
14
used. Conduit projection must not exceed
2.00 inches (50.8 mm).
7 This is the location of the cable lug for attaching 15

the cable from the customer’s ground grid. In the
first and last vertical section in an arc-resistant
VC-W switchgear assembly, the grounding grid
cable should enter through the HV cable conduit 16
entry area in the floor and be routed to this
Floor Plan Detail terminal lug.
8 Finished foundation surface shall be level within 17

0.06-inch (1.5 mm) in 36.00 inches (914.4 mm)
left-to-right, front-to-back, and diagonally, as
measured by a laser level.
18
Figure 5.5-61. Typical Arc-Resistant Switchgear Floor Plan—5 and 15 kV
19
20
21

5.5-32
Sheet 05 094
Typical Transition to Eaton’s Arc-Resistant MVS and Ampgard MV MCC
Typical Arrangements—Dimensions in Inches (mm)

i
ii 95.00 (2413.0) 107.00 (2717.8) 95.00 (2413.0) 95.00 (2413.0)

Deep Deep Deep Deep
5 5.50 (139.7)
MVS MVA MVS MVA MVA Transition AMPGARD MVA Transition AMPGARD
Front Aligned Rear Aligned
6 Facing Front
LH/RH Available
Facing Front
LH/RH Available
7 107.00 (2717.8) 107.00 (2717.8) 107.00 (2717.8)

Deep Deep Deep
10
11
12
MVS MVA AMPGARD MVS MVA AMPGARD MVA Transition AMPGARD
13 Front Aligned Rear Aligned Front/Rear Aligned
Facing Front Facing Front Facing Front/Rear
LH/RH Available LH/RH Available LH/RH Available
14
Figure 5.5-62. Typical Transition to Eaton’s Arc-Resistant MVS and Ampgard MV MCC
15
16
17
18
19
20
21

5.5-33
Sheet 05 095
Typical Arc-Resistant Switchgear Application Layouts—27 kV

i
ii
10
11
12
13
Figure 5.5-63. Typical Arc-Resistant Switchgear Application Layouts—27 kV 14

Notes:
1. Maximum number of CTs: Two 15
accuracy CTs can be installed on
each side of the circuit breaker. 16
2. Bottom entry is standard for all
power cables, maximum four
per phase. 17
dimensions. 18
4. 27 kV arc-resistant switchgear can
be supplied in one-high design
configuration only. 19
20
21

5.5-34
Sheet 05 096
Available Arc-Resistant Switchgear Configurations (Front Views)—27 kV
Available Configurations (Continued)

i
ii
1 40.00
(1016.0)
6
90.37
(225.0)
7
9 No Relays No Relays No Relays
10
11
42.00
(1067.0)
12
Figure 5.5-64. Available Arc-Resistant Switchgear Configurations (Front Views)—27 kV
13 1 Please note that an additional 48.00-inch (1219.2 mm) clearance is required above
the arc wall for arc exhaust.
14 Typical Weights in Lb (kg) 2

Table 5.5-14. Assemblies (Less Breakers)
Type of Main Bus Indoor
15 Vertical Rating Structure
Section Amperes
Control/breaker 1200 2700 (1226)

16 2000 2800 (1271)
Control/auxiliary 1200 2400 (1090)
2000 2500 (1135)
18
19
20
21

5.5-35
Sheet 05 097
Typical Arc-Resistant Switchgear Sectional (Side Views)—27 kV
Typical Sectional Side Views—Dimensions in Inches (mm)

i
ii
40.00 40.00
(1016.0)
(1016.0) 1
90.37 90.37 4
(2295.0) (2295.0)
5
108.63 108.63
7
(2759.0) (2759.0)
8
40.00 40.00 10
(1016.0) (1016.0)
11
12
13
90.37 90.37
(2295.0) (2295.0) 14
15
16
108.63 108.63
(2759.0) (2759.0) 17
18
Figure 5.5-65. Typical Arc-Resistant Switchgear Sectional (Side Views)—27 kV
19
20
21

5.5-36
Sheet 05 098
Typical Arc-Resistant Switchgear Floor Plan—27 kV

i
ii
Rear
1
42.00
(1066.8) Min.
42.00
2 5
(1067) 1.00 1B Bottom cable entrance. Refer to shop order
5.50 (25) base plan for conduit locations.
(140) 2 Secondary control
3 wiring conduit openings,
location bottom entrance
(optional; only by special order).
4.00
4 14.00
(356) 1B (102) 3 Minimum front clearance.
4 Minimum left clearance.
6.00 Minimum clearance to RH side of the
5 (152) switchgear: 6.00 inches (152.4 mm).
30.00 5 Recommended minimum
108.62 (762) rear clearance.
6 (2759)
7
4.00
6 Finished foundation surface shall
(102)
be level within 0.06-inch (1.5 mm)
in 36.00 inches (914.4 mm) left-to-right,
7 front-to-back, and diagonally, as
3.00 7 102 mm base channel.
8 50.38
(76)
1.38 6.00
(1280)
2 (35) (152) Standard Secondary Conduit
9 Location Top Entrance
10 3.00
1.00 4.75 (76)
(25) (121) 1.12
11 (29) 3.25
(83)
38.00
(965.2)
Min.
12 4 Front 6.00
72.00 1.00 (152)
(1829) (25)
13 Min.
3
14
15
16 Figure 5.5-66. Typical Arc-Resistant Switchgear Floor Plan—27 kV
17
18
19
20
21

5.5-37
Sheet 05 099
Typical Arc-Resistant Switchgear Application Layouts—38 kV

i
ii
Notes: 7
1. Maximum # of CTS:
■ Bus Side
2 sets of standard or 8
1 set of high accuracy
■ Line/Cable side
3 sets of standard or
1 set of standard and
9
1 set of high accuracy
2. CT mounting bushings
on bus side are provided 10
only when bus side CTs
are included.
3. Bottom entry is standard f
or all power cables. Contact
11
Eaton if top entry is required.
4. Refer to Figure 5.5-68 to 5.5-70
for dimensions. 12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
Figure 5.5-67. Typical Arc-Resistant Switchgear Application Layouts—38 kV

21

5.5-38
Sheet 05 0100
Available Arc-Resistant Switchgear Configurations (Front Views)—38 kV
i
ii
40.00
(1016.0)
1
5 100.00
(2540.0)
10 42.00
(1067.0)
11 Figure 5.5-68. Available Arc-Resistant Switchgear Application Layouts (Front Views)—38 kV

1 Please note that an additional 48.00-inch
(1219.2 mm) clearance is required above
12 the arc wall for arc exhaust.
Typical Weights in Lb (kg) 2

13 Table 5.5-15. Assemblies (Less Breakers)
Type of Main Bus Indoor
Vertical Rating Structure
14 Section Amperes
Breaker cell 1200 3500 (1589)

15 2000
2500
3700 (1680)
4000 (1816)
3000 4000 (1816)
Auxiliary cell 1200 3000 (1362)
16 2000 3200 (1453)
2500 3500 (1589)
3000 3500 (1589)
18
19
20
21

5.5-39
Sheet 05 0101
Typical Arc-Resistant Switchgear Sectional (Side Views)—38 kV
Typical Sectional—Dimensions in Inches (mm)

i
ii
40.00
(1016.0)
1
3
100.00
(2540.0) 4
129.75 7
(3296.0)
40.00 9
(1016.0)
10
11
12
100.00
(2540.0)
13
14
15
129.75
(3296.0) 16
17
Figure 5.5-69. Typical Arc-Resistant Switchgear Sectional (Side Views)—38 kV
18
19
20
21

5.5-40
Sheet 05 0102
Typical Arc-Resistant Switchgear Floor Plan—38 kV

i
ii
1
42.00 5
(1066.8)
2 Min.
Rear 7B 3.00
(76.2)
3 3.75
(95.3)
34.50
(876.3)
3.75
(95.3) 4.15 Max.
(105.4)
4 Line
16.00
Compt
(406.4)
5 8 0.88
1 Suggested locations for 0.50-Inch
(12.7 mm) bolts or welding.
(22.4)
2 Secondary control wiring conduit
openings, conduit projection must
6 2.00
not exceed 1.00 inch (25.4 mm).
(50.8) 40.24 3 Minimum front clearance.
1
Bus (1022.1)
7 Compt
4 Minimum left-hinged panel clearance.
Minimum clearance to RH side of the
10 switchgear: 6.00 inches (152.4 mm).
Unfinished Foundation Under Switchgear

5 Recommended minimum
8 14.63
9
rear clearance.
129.75 (371.6) 6 Finished foundation surface shall be

(3295.7) level within 0.06-inch (1.5 mm)
9 6
in 36.00 inches (914.4 mm) left-to-right,
front-to-back, and diagonally, as
7A Floor steel if used, must not exceed

10 Supplied by Customer
1.16
dimension under switchgear.
Breaker 2.00 10 (29.5) 7B Finished foundation
Compt (50.8) (within 0.06-inch [1.5 mm] clearance)
must extend under switchgear
11 61.62 minimum 1.50 inches (38.1 mm)
(1565.1) to a maximum 3.00 inches (76.2 mm).
39.58
(1005.3) 8 Primary (H.V.) conduit projection
1
12 7.50
31.88 (190.5)
must not exceed 2.00 inches (50.8 mm).
See shop order base plan
(809.8) for conduit locations.
16.38 9 Customer’s ground provisions,

13 (416.1)
2
provided as shown by symbol on
shop order sectional side views.
10 4.00-inch (101.6 mm) minimum

1.50 7A
14 (38.1) 3.00
(76.2)
channel supplied by customer.
1.70 Max.
(43.2)
3.00
15 (76.2)
38.00 42.00 Alternate Secondary Conduit
(965.2) (1066.8) Location Top Entrance
Min. 7B
16 4 Front
42.00
(1066.8)
84.00
17 (2133.6)
Min. 2.20
3 (55.9)
7.50
18 (190.5)
3.38
(85.9)
3.00
19 (76.2)
20
21 Figure 5.5-70. Typical Arc-Resistant Switchgear Floor Plan—38 kV

5.5-41
Sheet 05 0103
Typical Arc-Resistant Switchgear—Arc Exhaust Wall and Plenum
Arc Exhaust Wall—for 27 and 38 kV Switchgear Arc Exhaust wall Figure 5.5-71 is
supplied as standard for all 27/38 kV i
arc-resistant switchgear. The arc
exhaust wall must be field installed
above the switchgear. Note minimum ii
48.00-inch (1219.2 mm) ceiling clear-
ance is required above the arc exhaust
wall for proper venting of the arc 1
exhaust. All 5/15 kV arc-resistant
switchgear is provided with arc
exhaust chamber (plenum). It is also 2
installed in the field. When using arc
exhaust chamber, minimum ceiling
clearance required above the arc 3
exhaust chamber (plenum) is equal to
that needed for field installation of the
chamber. Eaton recommends mini- 4
mum 18.00-inch (457.2 mm). Refer to
Figures 5.5-73 and 5.5-74 for typical
arc exhaust chamber (plenum) and 5
arc duct exit arrangements for arc-
resistant switchgear installed inside
an electrical room and inside an 6
outdoor house.
7
Figure 5.5-71. Arc Exhaust Wall Above the Switchgear

8
Arc Exhaust Chamber (Plenum) with Arc Duct Exit— 9

Note: APPLICABLE TO ALL ARC-RESISTANT
for 5 and 15 kV Switchgear SWITCHGEAR:
For switchgear with enclosure arc

10
ratings of up to 41 kA rms symmetrical,
minimum two vertical sections and
one arc duct exit is required.
11
For switchgear with enclosure arc
rating of 50 kA rms symmetrical or 12
higher, minimum three vertical
sections and two arc duct exits are
required. 13
14
15
16
17
Figure 5.5-72. Arc Exhaust Chamber (Plenum) with Arc Duct Exit Above the Switchgear 18
19
20
21

5.5-42
Sheet 05 0104
Typical Arc-Resistant Switchgear—Exhaust Layout
Typical Layout—Dimensions in Inches (mm)

i
72.00
ii (1828.8)
Minimum Arc Exhaust Caution!
1 31.50 When equipment is energized

and operating, all personnel
(800.1)
stay clear of fenced area
Minimum
below the arc exhaust
2 16.50 release point.
(419.1)
Wall De-energize the equipment
3 prior to entering the fenced
area or prior to opening any
switchgear rear doors.
4
= Up to 24.00 (610.0)
Arc Duct Collar Rear
5
9 Arc Exhaust
Chamber (Plenum)
10 Front
Top View
Typical 5/15 kV Arc-Resistant Switchgear Lineup
11
Duct Cross Section
12 81.00
(2057.4) 24.00 (609.6) x 24.00 (609.6)
13 32.00
(812.8)
Arc Exhaust Chamber
(plenum above
14 the switchgear)
Arc Duct
15 Switchgear
Wall Flashing Around
Front
the Duct by Others
1090.50
16 95.00 (2781.3) End Piece
(2413.0) (arc exhaust)
17
Arc Plenum with Arc Duct Exit
18 (Partial View)
95.00
19 1.25 (2413.0) 1.25
(31.8) (31.8)
Side View
20 Typical 5/15 kV Arc-Resistant Switchgear
Figure 5.5-73. Typical Layout of 5/15 kV Arc-Resistant Switchgear Inside Electrical Room and Outside Minimum Exhaust Area
21

5.5-43
Sheet 05 10105
Typical Arc-Resistant Switchgear—Exhaust Layout
Typical Layout (Continued)

i
Arc Exhaust Caution!

ii
When equipment is
energized and operating, 1
all personnel stay clear
of fenced area below the
arc exhaust release point. 2
Min.
De-energize the equipment
Front 72.00
prior to entering the fenced
Min.
(1829.0)
area prior to opening any 3
31.50 switchgear rear doors.
16.50
(419.1) (800.1)
4
Fenced Area with Access Gate
5
Seismic Applications = 6.00 (152.4)
Simplified Top View Non-Seismic Applications can be Less than 6
(not to scale) 6.00 (152.4) or as Required by the House Design
7
Outdoor House
Minimum Recommended
Clearance Above the Plenum = 18.00 (457.2) 8
32.00 Arc Exhaust Plenum Arc Duct Exit Piece
Arc-Resistant
Switchgear
(812.8) with Hinged Flap Assembly 9
Switchgear 10
Height
House Wall with Doors for
Access to Rear of the Switchgear
11
Customer’s
Power Cables
From Below 12
For the layout shown, doors on the house

wall (not shown) provide access to rear of
13
the switchgear. For rear access to switchgear
Simplified Side View from within the house, minimum 36.00 (914.4)
(not to scale) clearance is required behind the switchgear. 14
Figure 5.5-74. Typical Layout of 5/15 kV Arc-Resistant Switchgear Inside an Outdoor House (Electrocenter) 15
16
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18
19
20
21

5.5-44
April 2017
Sheet 05 0106

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