MV Indoor Air Insulated Switchgear, Model Unisafe

MV Vacuum Circuit Breaker, Model VD4

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Air insulated indoor switchgear cubicle type Unisafe with
vacuum circuit breaker type VD4

Salient Features Unisafe Cubicle

The Unisafe cubicle is designed and type
Small width panel - 600mm up to 1250A
tested to meet requirements of IEC62271- busbar rating
200 & 60694 / IS:3427

The normal service performances are

Metal clad compartmentalised construction - all guaranteed under the following conditions
compartments are segregated from each other Min. Ambient Temp.: -50C
with metal sheets Max. Ambient Temp.: +400C
Max. Relative Humidity: 95%

IP4X degree of protection externally & IP5X
available as an option
Insulation level of 95kVp available on request

Internal arc tested
Option of REF 542+, composite unit for

protection, measurement, control, signalling,

Independent exhaust vents for all HT
interlock, automation and communication
compartments

Internal earthing switch (optional)

Salient features VD4 circuit breaker

The VD4 circuit breaker is designed and type
Features of operating mechanism:
tested to meet requirements of IEC62271- O-C-O operation without recharging
100 / IS:13118
Closing spring charged by motor in

Vacuum used as insulation and arc interruption less than 15 seconds
medium Electrical anti-pumping

Operationally safe and reliable in a wide range Provision for manual charging
of ambient temperatures (-)50 to 400C Synchronisation and fast auto

Capable of interrupting small magnetising and re-closure duty
capacitive currents
Standard accessories:
Mechanical ON/OFF push button

Vacuum interrupters assembled in epoxy
Spring charge/discharge indication
enclosure with insulated contact arms

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Air insulated indoor switchgear cubicle type Unisafe with
vacuum circuit breaker type VD4

Metering compartment

Metering compartment with numerical / static / electromagnetic relays,
indicating meters, lamps and control switches

Protection and measuring apparatus customised as per requirement

Breaker compartment

Cassette mounted breaker placed on elevated level with test position of breaker behind
closed door

Interlocks :
Racking in/out of breaker from test to service position and vice-versa with cubicle door
closed only
To prevent racking in/out of breaker, when breaker is in closed position
To prevent door from opening when breaker is in service position

Multiple guides for safe and enduring alignment of fixed & moving power contacts

Live parts covered by automatic shutters when breaker is racked out

Provision for padlocking of CB compartment door

Potential Transformer (PT)

compartment

Withdrawable line PT provided in the
breaker panel

Removable fuses mounted on the PT

Safety shutters between PT and cable
compartment close automatically on PT
withdrawal

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 Busbar compartment

Spacious busbar compartment for adequate air
clearances

Option for busbar insulation available

Option for shroud on joints available

Cable and Current Transformer (CT)

compartment

Spacious compartment to accommodate one set
of CTs and 2 runs of cable

Option of rear extension to accommodate extra

CTs or cables

Adequate height for cable termination

Quality assurance
ABB Indias manufacturing facilities conform to the
highest quality standards and environment norms.
These products are manufactured of ABBs works in
Nashik which has the following certificates.

ISO9001 for quality standards

ISO14001 for environment standards

ISO 18001 for occupational health and safety

standards

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General arrangement drawing Unisafe Cubicle

VD4 BREAKER

600/750
Dimensions in mm

Dimensional drawing of VD4 (up to 1600 A)

Front View Side View Dimensions in mm

Dimensional drawing of VD4 (up to 2000 A)

210 210
310

865

ABB VD4
280

Front View
Side View FRONT

680 588
636
Dimensions in mm

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Technical details Unisafe cubicle

Description Unit Rating

Rated Voltage kV 12

Rated Frequency Hz 50

Rated Busbar Current A up to 2000

Short time withstand current (3 sec) kA 26.3

kAp 66

Insulation levels kVrms/kVp 28/75*

Width x Depth x Height

up to 1250A mm 600 x 1550 x 2500
above 1250A mm 750 x 1550 x 2500

Weight with circuit breaker Kg 800

Degree of protection
Enclosure IP4X
Between the compartments IP2X

*95 kVp on request

Technical details VD4 circuit breaker

Description Unit Rating

Type VD4 12.06.13E 12.12.25 12.16.25 12.20.25
Rated Voltage kV 12
Insulation Levels kVrms/kVp 28/75
Normal Current
(400C amb.) A 800 1250 1600 2000
Breaking Capacity kA 13.1 26.3 26.3 26.3
Making Capacity kAp 33 66 66 66
Short time withstand current kA (3sec) 13.1 26.3 26.3 26.3
Opening time ms 55 (max)
Arcing time ms 15 (max)
Total Break time ms 70 (max)
Making time ms 75 (max)
Operating Sequence 0 - 3min - CO - 3min - CO/
0 - 0.3sec - CO - 3min - CO
Weight (approx.) Kg 110 110 120 250

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Data and illustration without engagement. ABB reserves the right to make changes in the course of technical development.

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