IEC medium voltage vacuum circuit breakers 12 kV, 17.

5 kV and 24 kV
Product Guide

W-VACi
for safety, reliability and performance
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MV Switchgear Technology
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Eaton Corporation is a worldwide leader in the

design, manufacture, and sale of safe, reliable
and high-performance medium voltage power
distribution equipment in accordance with IEC,
GB and ANSI standards.

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W-VACi IEC 12 kV, 17.5 kV and 24 kV
Reliability, safety and performance
in a compact package

The new and extensive line of W-VACi compact MV vacuum

circuit breakers with IEC ratings of 12 kV, 17.5 kV and 24 kV
are part of Eaton’s comprehensive global product portfolio.
It serves both 50 Hz and 60 Hz end-user segments of the
electrical industry such as industrial, commercial, utility,
mining, marine and off-shore.

The W-VACi circuit breakers are complemented by a full line of

accessories and compartment kits for panel builders. In addition,
they fit in Eaton’s new IEC panel design, Power Xpert® UX.
UX is available in 600 mm, 800 mm and 1000 mm configurations.

W-VACi vacuum circuit breakers provide you with:

Industry leading vacuum and Conformance to the latest Versatility and flexibility
solid insulation technology IEC standards
W-VACi circuit breakers can
Through more than eighty W-VACi IEC circuit breakers be used in an extensive scope
years of innovation and are designed and third of applications such as the
experience, Eaton has party tested to the latest protection of transformers,
developed environmentally IEC 62271-100 and IEC capacitor banks, motors,
friendly vacuum interrupters 62271-1 standards. All W-VACi busbar sections and cables.
capable of reliably switching circuit breakers meet or exceed The circuit breakers can be
both normal load currents and the electrical and mechanical used in special environment
high stress fault currents. In an endurance requirements of conditions such as high
effort to increase the dielectric E2 and M2 in accordance with altitude, light shock, vibration
strength of the vacuum IEC 62271-100. and high ambient temperature.
interrupter, Eaton has also
designed vacuum interrupters Reliability, safety, and
that are encapsulated in epoxy performance
resin material. The W-VACi IEC
circuit breaker family utilizes The W-VACi IEC circuit
this solid insulation technology breakers offer numerous
that has been catering to a safety features for maximum
wide range of applications for protection. Eaton’s extensive
years. innovation and experience in
the electrical industry deliver
world-class product reliability
Environmentally friendly
and quality. Each W-VACi
design
circuit breaker is tested
Eaton’s vacuum and solid mechanically and electrically
insulation technology is free before it leaves the ISO 9001
of SF6-gas that contributes certified factory. W-VACi circuit
significantly to the greenhouse breakers are compact, user-
effect and associated climate friendly and cost effective.
change.

Power Xpert® UX with W-VACi

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W-VACi IEC 12 kV, 17.5 kV and 24 kV
Building Blocks
The W-VACi IEC circuit breakers are comprised of three key building blocks:
vacuum interrupter (VI), epoxy resin encapsulated pole unit (EPU), and universal mechanism assembly (UMA).
Each building block offers a set of specific benefits to construct a circuit breaker assembly of extreme safety,
reliability and performance.

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Vacuum interrupter (VI) Encapsulated pole unit (EPU) Universal mechanism assembly (UMA)

Vacuum interrupter (VI) 1

At the heart of the W-VACi IEC circuit breaker portfolio

is Eaton’s proven vacuum interruption technology and 2 4
5
eighty-year expertise in this field.
The vacuum interrupter is where current making and breaking
occurs. It houses Eaton-designed high-performance copper- 3
chrome contacts, which provide superior performance
characteristics. The vacuum in the arc chamber protects the
copper contacts from adverse effects such as contamination
and corrosion.

Negligible contact erosion Sealed for life

A principal feature of Eaton Committed to delivering
vacuum interrupters is the large proven reliability, safety and
number of parallel arcs that are performance, Eaton’s vacuum 1 Bellows
created between the contacts interrupting technology is the 2 Bellows shield
during breaking. This “diffuse result of years of research and
discharge” is characterized by development. Eaton vacuum 3 Ceramic insulators
very low arc voltage and short interrupters are hermetically 4 Movable contact
arc times, resulting in very low sealed and offer extensive
arc energy. Therefore, contact vacuum integrity. They are 5 Magnetic laminations
wear in an Eaton vacuum maintenance free.
interrupter is negligible.

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Encapsulated pole unit (EPU)
The W-VACi IEC vacuum circuit breakers use Eaton vacuum interrupters that are
embedded in epoxy resin. This assembly is referred to as an encapsulated pole
unit (EPU).

Durable High performance Compact

Encapsulating the vacuum Originally developed for Due to its mechanical strength,
interrupter in epoxy resin outdoor use, the robust epoxy epoxy resin lends itself to a
results in circuit breaker resin insulating material offers; very compact design, when
pole units that are extremely • Optimum thermal combined with Eaton’s world
durable. Further, it protects conductivity leading vacuum interrupter
the vacuum interrupter from technology. High current
mechanical impact and climatic • High electrical resistivity and interruption ratings are
conditions such as moisture, • Low moisture absorption achieved in a small package,
humidity and dust. The material generating cost savings for
is vibration and shock proof and • High creepage current users.
its durability is long lasting. resistance
• High mechanical strength
• Complete homogeneity
Eaton encapsulated pole units
are designed in such a way that
no partial discharging occurs on
the surface. Encapsulated pole unit (EPU)

Universal mechanism assembly (UMA)

Designed with reliability and long product life, the W-VACi circuit breaker utilizes
a simple spring charged, stored energy mechanism. It is compact and has a limited
number of moving parts.

Integrated modular design The simplicity of the design

reduces the energy required
Eaton’s universal mechanism
to operate it, minimizing
assembly (UMA) is a modular
system wear and the need for
design that is common across
inspection.
all W-VACi circuit breaker
frames, making the W-VACi
circuit breaker family easy Long life and reliability
to work with. Customers With its simple and proven
see no variation between design, the universal
different W-VACi frames, mechanism assembly has a
simplifying training, operation life of up to 20,000 mechanical
and inspection of the circuit operations and does not
breakers. UMA is a self require inspection up to
contained functional unit 10,000 operating cycles. It
and allows for fast and easy includes special plating on
installation. It is manufactured metal components to increase
in large quantities and is not mechanical life and prevent
sensitive to process variations. corrosion.
Eaton’s UMA design requires
low energy to operate motor Easy to use
close and trip through the To achieve smooth operation,
use of special electronic Eaton’s mechanism assembly
components. All universal comes with an anti-pump relay
mechanism assembly plating as standard. It utilizes simple
is Restriction of Hazardous and clear circuit breaker status
Substances (RoHS) compliant, indication and requires low
offering an environmentally manual operation force. UMA
friendly solution. has an integrated manual
charging handle. It is light and
Minimal inspection quiet for maximum ease of Universal mechanism assembly (UMA)
Due to its modular design, use.
material selection and limited
number of moving parts,
Eaton’s mechanism assembly
requires minimal inspection.

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 W-VACi IEC 12 kV, 17.5 kV and 24 kV
Vacuum circuit breaker
The W-VACi IEC vacuum circuit breakers are available The W-VACi portfolio of of use. Additionally, Eaton’s
products is complemented by a global service network provides
globally in both withdrawable and fixed configurations full line of breaker accessories extensive customer support in
for maximum flexibility. for maximum safety and ease all regions of the world.

W-VACi IEC withdrawable W-VACi IEC fixed

L-Frame
The L-frame is the interface effective. The W-VACi L-Frame Integral position contacts and provide a door interlock such
between the circuit breaker is designed for fast installation interlocking mechanisms within that the panel door can only be
and the switchgear in by panel builders and OEMs. the circuit breaker racking in opened with the circuit breaker
withdrawable configurations. It ensures full alignment of assembly ensure smooth and in the “Test / Withdrawn”
All W-VACi circuit breakers can the circuit breaker contacts easy insertion. The L-Frame position.
be packaged with the Eaton with the L-Frame primary and W-VACi designs allow for
L-Frame by panel builders contacts that allow for busbar the L-Frame to be free of low
and OEMs. The L-Frame or cable connections. The voltage secondary cables and
can be used in all end user independently operated wires. Circuit breaker position
segments for installation into shutters are automatically contacts within the racking
new or existing switchgear. Its aligned within the L-Frame, in assembly provide remote
optimized design and robust facilitating the smooth indication of “Service” or
construction provide a solution operation of the shutter “Test / Withdrawn” positions.
that is safe, reliable and easy mechanism. The shutters can Interlocks prevent the circuit
to use. be locked in the closed position breaker from being inserted or
for additional safety when the withdrawn unless it is in the
Integrating the W-VACi circuit circuit breaker is withdrawn “Open” position. An optional
breaker into a switchgear from the switchgear. interlock on the breaker racking
design is simple and cost in assembly is available to L-Frame for withdrawable configurations

W-VACi IEC product portfolio overview

Circuit breaker designation 12 kV 17.5 kV 24 kV
Rated voltage Ur kV 12 17.5 24
Rated frequency fr Hz 50 / 60
Rated normal current Ir A 630 / 800 / 1250 / 1600 / 2000 / 2500 / 3150 / 4000 [1] [2] [3] 800 / 1250 / 1600 / 2000 / 2500 [2] [3]
Rated short-time withstand current Ik kA rms 25 / 26.3 [4] / 31.5 / 40 / 50 [2] [3] 25 / 31.5 / 40 / 50 [2] [3] 20 / 25 [2] [3]
Rated duration of short circuit tk s 3
Rated supply voltage V 24 - 48 - 60 - 110 - 125 - 220 - 250 VDC / 120 - 220 - 230 VAC [3]
Pole-center distance mm 150 210 275 150 210 275 210 275

Upper-to-lower terminal spacing mm 205 / 275 310 310 205 / 275 275 310 310 310

[1] 4000 A rating with forced cooling

[2] See page 10, 11 and 12 for exact technical information and configurations
[3] Please contact Eaton for availability
[4] Tested at 50 Hz

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Years of innovation and experience deliver industry
leading vacuum circuit breaker technology
Eaton has combined global innovation and substantial the breaker can only happen switchgear footprint to achieve
when the compartment door is reduced building costs. The
design investments to deliver a complete IEC vacuum closed. reliable and simple design
circuit breaker portfolio for all applications. Eaton’s world class quality minimizes inspection and
and routine circuit breaker life life cycle costs. In addition,
the W-VACi portfolio offers
W-VACi vacuum circuit breakers provide you with; testing process provide lasting
optimized circuit breaker rating
product reliability. The reliability
of the vacuum interrupter, combinations and dimensions.
Environmentally friendly components on the circuit encapsulated pole unit and This helps reduce users’
offering breaker also ensures easy mechanism assemblies inventory levels and makes
inspection. Only minimal ensures that the circuit breaker circuit breaker selection and
The W-VACi IEC circuit breaker ordering easy.
inspection is required. assembly is of the highest
interrupting chamber and
pole unit insulation are free performance standards.
of SF6 gas. The mechanism Safety, reliability and Versatile in applications
plating is RoHS compliant. performance Flexible The W-VACi IEC vacuum circuit
The encapsulated pole unit The W-VACi IEC circuit breaker serves all end-user
The W-VACi circuit breaker
materials are recyclable. breakers offer several different segments such as industrial,
offers field customization with
safety features. The steel a full range of accessories that commercial, utility, mining,
User friendly operation shield behind the UMA and allow easy and fast installation. marine and offshore. W-VACi
the circuit breaker front cover It comes with an integral spring circuit breakers can be used
The W-VACi circuit breaker in a wide range of applications
are earthed and offer double charging handle. In addition,
controls and position indicators such as the protection of
layer isolation from the high it offers a wide selection
are clearly and functionally transformers, capacitor banks,
voltage components when the of optional accessories
grouped on the front of the motors, busbar sections and
circuit breaker is energized for additional features and
control panel. They include cables. The circuit breakers
in switchgear. The circuit flexibility.
manual close and trip can be applied in special
breaker can be connected
pushbuttons, closing spring environment conditions such
or disconnected with the
charged/discharged indicator, Cost effective as high altitude, light shock,
compartment door closed by
circuit breaker open/closed vibration and high ambient
utilizing an integral racking The compact size of W-VACi
indicator and operations temperature.
device. The manual racking circuit breakers helps reduce
counter. All controls are
device requires minimal
ergonomic for maximum ease
operator force. The optional
of use. The W-VACi circuit
integral motor operated racking
breakers are very easy to
device allows for the breaker to
handle due to low weight and
be racked in remotely, offering
small size.
an added layer of operator
safety.
Automatic alignment with Wiring Harness
easy circuit breaker insertion The mechanically and
electrically trip-free stored Secondary Disconnect
The W-VACi circuit breaker Universal Mechanism
energy mechanism design Assembly (UMA)
can conveniently be rolled into ensures that while holding a Charging Motor
the switchgear compartment mechanical trip command, the Closing Spring
via guide rails which allow circuit breaker contacts will not Shunt Opening Release
automatic alignment of the Shunt Closing Release
close even when an electrical Integral Charging Handle Under Voltage Release
primary disconnects. or mechanical close command
is received. Shock Absorber Opening Spring
Easy access and minimal
inspection Safety interlocks provide the
highest level of protection to Operation Counter Pole Shaft
The stored energy mechanism operators. If the circuit breaker
and control components are is closed, it cannot be racked Auxiliary Switch Racking in Assembly
easily accessible and can be in or out. An optional door
inspected by removing the interlock mechanism on the
front panel. The location of circuit breaker can be supplied
the mechanism and control to ensure that the racking of W-VACi breaker with front cover removed

W-VACi circuit breaker accessories

The W-VACi circuit breaker The W-VACi accessories
are easy to mount and wire,
portfolio is complemented minimizing installation time
by a full line of accessories and cost. This feature facilitates
that fit all breaker sizes. accessory changes by the
installer or user personnel,
This reduces inventory eliminating the need for
parts for customers and manufacturer modification or
simplifies the purchasing outside service companies.
process.

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Standard accessories
Shunt opening release (SO1) Standard Breaker auxiliary contacts Standard
This device allows for local or remote opening of the circuit breaker and Standard circuit breakers contain a 10NO / 10NC auxiliary switch. 6NO / 6NC
can operate with both direct and alternating current. contacts are used by the circuit breaker, therefore 4NO / 4NC contacts are
available for the end user.
Attributes Selection
Ua (DC) 24-48-60-110-125-220-250 V Standard Two switches - 10NO / 10NC
Ua (AC) 110-120-220-230 V Attributes
Operating limits 70…110% Ua (DC) IEC Contact Class 1, Rated Continuous Current 10 A,
85…110% Ua (AC) Breaking Capacity 440 W.
Opening time 40 ~ 60 ms Power Consumption:
Insulation voltage 2000 V, 50 / 60 Hz (for 1 min.) DC: 10 A @ 24 V, 6 A @ 48 V, 5 A @ 60 V, 3 A @ 110 V,
2.8 A @ 125 V, 1.8 A @ 220 V, 1.6 A @ 250 V
AC: 15 A @ 110 V, 14 A @ 120 V, 10 A @ 220 V, 9 A @ 230 V
Insulation voltage 2000 V, 50 / 60 Hz (for 1 min.)

Shunt closing release Standard Closing spring signaling contacts Standard

This device allows for local or remote closing of the circuit breaker and This device is used to signal whether the operating mechanism’s closing
can operate with both direct and alternating current. spring is charged or discharged. It uses a micro-switch that allows remote
signaling of the state of the closing spring.
State of the contacts
Attributes Open Closing spring charged
Ua (DC) 24-48-60-110-125-220-250 V Closed Closing spring discharged
Ua (AC) 110-120-220-230 V
Operating limits 85…110% Ua (AC) Attributes
Closing time 25 ~ 60 ms Power Consumption:
Insulation voltage 2000 V, 50 / 60 Hz (for 1 min.) DC: 4 A @ 24 V, 2.5 A @ 48 V, 2 A @ 60 V, 1 A @ 110 V,
0.8 A @ 125 V, 0.5 A @ 220 V, 0.4 A @ 250 V
AC: 10 A @ 110 V, 9 A @ 120 V, 5 A @ 220 V, 5 A @ 230 V
Insulation voltage 2000 V, 50 / 60 Hz (for 1 min.)

Spring charging motor Standard Position contacts Standard for withdrawable

This device charges the mechanism’s closing spring electrically. Fitted in the racking assembly, these contacts are used to identify if the
In the event of a loss of power, the mechanism’s closing spring circuit breaker is in the service, test, or disconnected position. This device
can be charged manually. also acts as an electrical interlock to prevent unsafe operations.

Attributes Attributes
Ua (DC) 24-48-60-110-125-220-250 V IEC Contact Class 1, Rated Continuous Current 10 A,
Ua (AC) 110-120-220-230 V Breaking Capacity 440 W.
Operating limits Circuit breaker opening: Power Consumption:
85…110% Ua DC: 10 A @ 24 V, 7 A @ 48 V, 6 A @ 60 V, 4 A @ 110 V,
Insulation voltage 2000 V, 50 / 60 Hz (for 1 min.) 3.5 A @ 125 V, 1 A @ 220 V, 0.8 A @ 250 V
AC: 5 A @ 110 V, 5 A @ 120 V, 2.5 A @ 220 V,
2.5 A @ 230 V
Insulation voltage 2000 V, 50 / 60 Hz (for 1 min.)

Racking handle Standard for withdrawable

This device is used to manually rack
the circuit breaker into the switchgear.
One unit of this device can be used
for all of the circuit breakers on a
particular site.

Optional accessories
Second shunt opening release (SO2) Optional Undervoltage release Optional
Like the shunt opening release (SO1), this device allows for local or remote This device opens the circuit breaker when there is notable lowering or loss
opening of the circuit breaker. It can be supplied by a circuit completely of its power supply. It can operate with both direct and alternating current.
independent from the shunt opening release # 1 (SO1). This device can
Attributes
operate with direct and alternating current.
Ua (DC) 24-48-60-110-125-220-250 V
Attributes Ua (AC) 110-120-220-230 V
Ua (DC) 24-48-60-110-125-220-250 V Operating limits 35-0% Ua: UVR operates,
Ua (AC) 110-120-220-230 V circuit breaker opens
Operating limits 70…110% Ua (DC) 70-110% Ua: UVR does not operate
85…110% Ua (AC) Insulation voltage 2000 V, 50 / 60 Hz (for 1 min.)
Opening time 40 ~ 60 ms
Insulation voltage 2000 V, 50 / 60 Hz (for 1 min.)

Mechanism electromagnetic interlock Optional Fixed circuit breaker interlock Optional

This device protects the operating mechanism from being unsafely This mechanical device is used to prevent
activated in the event that the control circuit is not energized. mis-closing of the circuit breaker by
discharging the closing spring when racking
Attributes the breaker in or out. It is used on fixed circuit
Ua (DC) 24-48-60-110-125-220-250 V breakers that are converted to draw-out circuit
Ua (AC) 110-120-220-230 V breakers by the customer.
Operating limits 85…110% Ua
Continuous Power (Pc) DC = 5 W
AC = 5 VA
Insulation voltage 2000 V, 50 / 60 Hz (for 1 min.)

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W-VACi IEC 12 kV, 17.5 kV and 24 kV
Technical Data 12 kV
Circuit breaker designation 12 kV W-VACi
Rated voltage (Ur) kV 12
Power frequency
Rated kV 1min 28
withstand (Ud)
insulation
level Lightning impulse
kV pk 75
withstand (Up)
Rated frequency (fr) Hz 50 / 60
Rated normal current (Ir) A 630 630 800 1250 1250 1600 2000 2500 [1] 3150 [1] [2]
25 kA 25 - 25 25 - 25 25 - -
26.3 kA 26.3 [3] - 26.3 [3] 26.3 [3] - 26.3 [3] 26.3 [3] - -
Rated short-circuit
kA 31.5 kA - 31.5 31.5 31.5 - 31.5 31.5 31.5 31.5
breaking current (Isc)
40 kA - - - - 40 40 40 40 40
50 kA - - - - 50 [1] 50 [1] 50 [1] 50 50
25 kA 63 - 63 63 - 63 63 - -
26.3 kA 66 [3] - 66 [3] 66 [3] - 66 [3] 66 [3] - -
kA pk -
31.5 kA - 79 79 79 - 79 79 79 79
50 Hz
40 kA - - - - 100 100 100 100 100
Rated short-circuit 50 kA - - - - 125 [1] 125 [1] 125 [1] 125 125
making current (Ima) 25 kA 65 - 65 65 - 65 65 - -
26.3 kA - - - - - - - - -
kA pk -
31.5 kA - 82 82 82 - 82 82 82 82
60 Hz
40 kA - - - - 104 104 104 104 104
50 kA - - - - 130 [1] 130 [1] 130 [1] 130 130
Rated short-time withstand current (Ik) kA rms Same as rated short circuit breaking current
Rated peak withstand current (Ipk) kA pk - 50 Hz / 60 Hz Same as rated short-circuit making current
Rated duration of short circuit (tk) s 3
Rated supply voltage (Us) V 24 - 48 - 60 - 110 - 125 - 220 - 250 DC / 120 - 220 - 230 AC
DC component (Idc) % 29 …35
Transient recovery voltage related to kV 20.6
short-circuit breaker current (Uc t3) ms 61
O-0.3s-CO-15s-CO [4]
Rated operating sequence
O-0.3s-CO-180s-CO [5]
Opening time range ms 50 ± 10
Breaking time range ms ≤ 80
Closing time range ms 50 ± 20
Spring charging time seconds ≤ 12
Rated cable charging A, class 25 A, C2
25 kA - - - - - - 6.25 - -
Rated out of phase breaking 26.3 kA - - - - - - 6.6 - -
current (Id)
kA rms 31.5 kA - - - - - - 7.9 7.9 7.9
Assigned for circuit breakers
rated > 2000 A 40 kA - - - - - - 10 10 10
50 kA - - - - - - 12.5 12.5 12.5
class M2
Mechanical endurance
operations 10,000 / 20,000 [1]
Electrical endurance class E2
For use in cable-connected systems class S1
Operating temperature range °C - 5 … + 40
Pole-center distance mm 150 150 150 150 210 210 210 275 275
Upper-to-lower terminal spacing mm 205 275 275 275 310 310 310 310 310
25 kA 83 - 90 91 - 129 129 - -
26.3 kA 83 - 90 91 - 129 129 - -
Fixed 31.5 kA - 92 93 94 - 130 130 216 217
40 kA - - - - 131 131 131 217 218
50 kA - - - - 183 184 185 218 219
Weight [6] kg
25 kA 110 - 122 122 - 172 172 - -
26.3 kA 110 - 122 122 - 172 172 - -
Withdrawable 31.5 kA - 123 123 124 - 173 173 283 284
40 kA - - - - 173 173 173 284 285
50 kA - - - - 229 230 231 285 286
[1] Please contact Eaton for availablility [5] Operating sequence O-0.3s-CO-180s-CO is availabe on ALL circuit
[2] 4000 A rating with forced cooling breakers rated 12 kV and 50 kA, and all 12 kV circuit breakers rated ≥ 2500 A
[3] Tested at 50 Hz [6] Weights are ± 3 kg depending on breaker configuration
[4] Operating sequence O-0.3s-CO-15s-CO is available on
circuit breakers rated 12 kV up to 40 kA and up to 2000 A

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Technical Data 17.5 kV
Circuit breaker designation 17.5 kV W-VACi
Rated voltage (Ur) kV 17.5
Power frequency
Rated withstand (Ud) kV 1min 38
insulation
level Lightning impulse
withstand (Up) kV pk 95

Rated frequency (fr) Hz 50 / 60

Rated normal current (Ir) A 630 630 800 1250 1250 1600 2000 2500 [1] 3150 [1] [2]
25 kA 25 - 25 25 - 25 25 - -
Rated short-circuit breaking 31.5 kA - 31.5 31.5 31.5 - 31.5 31.5 31.5 31.5
kA
current (Isc) 40 kA - - - - 40 40 40 40 40
50 kA - - - - 50 [1] 50 [1] 50 [1] 50 50
25 kA 63 - 63 63 - 63 63 - -
kA pk - 31.5 kA - 79 [1] 79 [1] 79 [1] - 79 79 79 79
50 Hz 40 kA - - - - 100 100 100 100 100
Rated short-circuit making 50 kA - - - - 125 [1] 125 [1] 125 [1] 125 125
current (Ima) 25 kA 65 - 65 65 - 65 65 - -
kA pk - 31.5 kA - 82 82 82 - 82 82 82 82
60 Hz 40 kA - - - - 104 104 104 104 104
50 kA - - - - 130 [1] 130 [1] 130 [1] 130 130
Rated short-time withstand current (Ik) kA rms Same as rated short circuit breaking current
Rated peak withstand current (Ipk) kA pk - 50 Hz / 60 Hz Same as rated short-circuit making current
Rated duration of short circuit s 3
Rated supply voltage (Us) V 24 - 48 - 60 - 110 - 125 - 220 - 250 DC / 120 - 220 - 230 AC
DC component (Idc) % 29 …35
Transient recovery voltage related to kV 30
short-circuit breaker current (Uc t3) ms 71
O-0.3s-CO-15s-CO [3]
Rated operating sequence
O-0.3s-CO-180s-CO [4]
Opening time range ms 50 ± 10
Breaking time range ms ≤ 80
Closing time range ms 50 ± 20
Spring charging time seconds ≤ 12
Rated cable charging A, class 31.5 A, C2
kA rms 25 kA - - - - - - 6.25 - -
Rated out of phase breaking
current (Id) 31.5 kA - - - - - - 7.9 7.9 7.9
Assigned for circuit breakers 40 kA - - - - - - 10 10 10
rated > 2000 A
50 kA - - - - - - 12.5 12.5 12.5
class M2
Mechanical endurance
operations 10,000 / 20,000 [1]
Electrical endurance class E2
For use in cable-connected systems class S1
Operating temperature range °C - 5 … + 40
Pole-center distance mm 150 150 150 150 210 210 210 275 275
Upper-to-lower terminal spacing mm 205 275 275 275 310 310 310 310 310
kg 25 kA 84 - 91 92 - 130 130 - -
31.5 kA - 93 93 93 - 131 131 218 219
Fixed
40 kA - - - - 132 132 132 219 220
50 kA - - - - 185 186 187 220 221
Weight [5]
25 kA 111 - 123 124 - 173 173 - -
31.5 kA - 124 124 125 - 174 174 285 286
Withdrawable
40 kA - - - - 174 174 174 286 287
50 kA - - - - 231 232 233 287 288

[1] Please contact Eaton for availablility

[2] 4000 A rating with forced cooling
[3] Operating sequence O-0.3s-CO-15s-CO is available on circuit breakers rated 17.5 kV up to 40 kA and up to 2000 A
[4] Operating sequence O-0.3s-CO-180s-CO is availabe on ALL circuit breakers rated 17.5 kV and 50 kA, and all 17.5 kV circuit breakers rated ≥ 2500 A
[5] Weights are ± 3 kg depending on breaker configuration

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Technical Data 24 kV
Circuit breaker designation 24 kV W-VACi
Rated voltage (Ur) kV 24
Power frequency
Rated kV 1min 50
withstand (Ud)
insulation
level Lightning impulse
kV pk 125
withstand (Up)
Rated frequency (fr) Hz 50 / 60
Rated normal current (Ir) A 800 800 [1] 1250 [1] 1600 2000 2500 [1]
Rated short-circuit breaking current 20 kA 20 - - - - -
kA
(Isc) 25 kA - 25 25 25 25 25
20 kA 50 - - - - -
kA pk - 50 Hz
Rated short-circuit making current 25 kA - 63 63 63 63 63
(Ima) 20 kA 52 - - - - -
kA pk - 60 Hz
25 kA - 65 65 65 65 65
Rated short-time withstand current (Ik) kA rms Same as rated short circuit breaking current
Rated peak withstand current (Ipk) kA pk - 50 Hz / 60 Hz Same as rated short-circuit making current
Rated duration of short circuit s 3
Rated supply voltage V 24 - 48 - 60 - 110 - 125 - 220 - 250 DC / 120 - 220 - 230 AC
DC component (Idc) % 29 …31
Transient Recovery voltage related to kV 41.2
short-circuit breaker current (Uc t3) ms 87
Rated operating sequence O-0.3s-CO-15s-CO O-0.3s-CO-180s-CO
Opening time range ms 50 ± 10
Breaking time range ms ≤ 80
Closing time range ms 50 ± 20
Spring charging time seconds ≤ 12
Rated Cable charging A, class 31.5 A, C2
Rated out of phase breaking current (Id) 20 kA - - - - - -
kA rms
Assigned for circuit breakers rated > 2000 A 25 kA - - - - 6.3 6.3
class M2
Mechanical endurance
operations 10,000 / 20,000 [1]
Electrical endurance class E2
For use in cable-connected systems class S1
Operating temperature range °C - 5 … + 40
Pole-center distance mm 210 210 210 275 275 275
Upper-to-lower terminal spacing mm 310 310 310 310 310 310
20 kA 104 - - - - -
Fixed
25 kA - 156 157 157 158 159
Weight [2] kg
20 kA 142 - - - - -
Withdrawable
25 kA - 232 233 234 234 235

[1] Please contact Eaton for availablility

[2] Weights are ± 3 kg depending on breaker configuration

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 W-VACi Dimensions
Withdrawable
12 kV and 17.5 kV
Pole space 150 mm Pole space 210 mm Pole space 275 mm
490 mm 638 mm 838 mm
490 mm 490 mm
490 mm 490 mm 638 mm 838 mm
490 mm 638 mm 638 mm
638 mm 638 mm 838 mm 838 mm
838 mm 838 mm
490 mm Front490 mm 490 mm
Front 638 mm
638 mm
Front 838 mm
838 mm
638 mm 838 mm

502 mm 14.5502
mmmm
502 mm 502 mm 502 mm 14.5 mm
14.5 mm 502
14.5 mmmmmm
14.5 14.5 mm 652 mm
14.5mm
652 mm652 mm 652 mm 852 mm
502 mm 652 mm 652
14.5mm
mm 14.5 mm 852 mm 85214.5
mm852mm
mm 852 mm
14.5 mm 14.5 mm 14.5 mm 14.5 mm 852 14.5
mm mm14
502 mm 14.5 mm 14.5 mm
502 mm 14.5 mm 652 mm
14.5 mm
652 mm 852 mm
652 mm
14.5 mm 85214.5
mmmm
14.5 mm 852 mm
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Side Side Side
310 mm

310 mm
205 mm

310 mm

310 mm
205 mm

310 mm
205 mm

mm

310 mm
647 mm
mm

310mm

310 mm
647 mm

310 mm
647 mm

310 mm
647 mm

310 mm
mm

708 mm

mmmm
647 mm

310 mm

708 mm

743 mm
708 mm
708 mm

708 mm
205

295 mm 310 mm

743 mm

743 mm
708
205 mm

310 mm
647 mm

mm
205 mm
280 mm 647

295 mm 743310
310mm

295 mm310 mm
647 mm

743 mm
310 mm
708 mm
647 mm
280 mm

708 mm
280 mm

280 mm

295 mm

743 mm
708
295 mm
295 mm

295 mm
295 mm

295 mm

295 mm
295 mm
295 mm
154 mm280 mm

295 mm
280 mm

295 mm

295 mm
382 mm
295 mm

382 mm 382 mm

295 mm
382
437.5 mmmm 382 mm 382 mm 359 mm

295 mm
437.5200 mmmm
mm
154 mm 76 mm

437.5 mm 359 mm
76 mm

mm
154 mm
76 mm76 mm

437.5382
mmmm 437.5 200 mm 359 359 mm
mm 359 mm 366 mm
154 mm
154mm

437.5200
mmmm 382 mm 359 mm
mm
167 mm

200 mm 200 mm 200 mm 200 mmmm 382 mm 366 mm

167 mm 79 mm
mm

382 mm 366 mm 366 mm366 mm

79 mm
167 mm

382
79 mm79 mm
167 mm

382 mm 382359
mm 200 mm 382 mm
79 mm
mm

366 mm

165 mm
mm
76 mm

437.5 mm 382200
mmmm
167mm
167 mm

382 mm mm200 mm 200 mm 200 mm 200 mmmm 382 mm

76

mm
165 mm 77 mm
200 mm
16779

382 mm382

165 mm
382366
mm

77 mm
165 mm
77 mm77 mm
154 mm

mm
437.5 mm

77 mm
500 mm 359 mm 382200
mmmm

165 mm
mm

mm
382 mm 200 mm 200
79 mm
167 mm
76 mm

437.5 mm mm
200
500 mm 359 mm

16577
200 mm
79

500
492 mmmm 500 mm500 mm 200 mm 382 mm 366 mm

165
167 mm

500492
mmmm 650 mm 382 mm

165 mm
77 mm
382200
mm mm 366 mm
79 mm

650 mm 200 mm

77
492 mm 492 mm492 mm 640 mm
650 mm 650 mm 650 mm 200 mm 850 mm 382 mm

165 mm
150 mm150
500 mm
mm 492 mm 650640
mmmm 382 mm
200

77 mm
150 mm150 mm 150 mm150 mm 210 mm640 mm
210 mm 640 mm 640 mm 850
838 mmmm 850 mm850 mm 850 mm
150 mm150 mm 150 mm150
500 mm mm 150 mm150 640 mm210 mm 850838
mmmm
492 mm 500 mm
mm 650 mm
210 mm 210 mm 210 mm210210
mmmm 210 mm210210 mm 275 mm 838 mm
275 mm 838 mm838 mm
492 mm 640 mm 650 mm mm 210 mm 838 mm
150 mm150 mm 492 mm 650 mm 275 mm 850275mmmm 275 mm275 mm275 mm 275 mm275 mm 275275
150 mm150 mm Plan
150 mm150 mm Plan
210 mm 210 mm 640 mm
210 mm 210 mm
640 mm
210 mm 210 mm
Plan 275 mm
838 mm
275 mm
850 mm 275 mm
838 mm
850 mm
838 mm
mm

275 mm 275 mm
275 mm 27
602 mm

591 mm
602 mm

602 mm

591 mm
602 mm

591 mm

591 mm
591 mm

591 mm

591 mm

591 mm
591 mm

591 mm
591 mm
591 mm

591 mm
602 mm

602 mm

591 mm

591 mm
591 mm

591 mm

591 mm
53 mm53 mm 53 mm 53 mm
53 mm 53 mm 53 mm53 mm 53 mm
53 mm 50 mm
50 mm 50 mm50 mm 50 mm
53 mm 53 mm 50 mm
53 mm 53 mm
53 mm 50 mm
50 mm
50 mm
638 mm 838 mm
638 mm 838 mm

24 kV Pole space 210 mm 638 mm

638 mm Pole space 275 mm
838 mm
838 mm

638 mm 638 mm 838 mm 838 mm

Front Front

652 mm 14.5 mm 852 mm

652 mm 852 mm 14.5 mm
14.5 mm 14.5 mm
652 mm 14.5 mm 852 mm 14.5 mm
652 mm 14.5 mm 852 mm 14.5 mm

652 mm 652 mm 14.5 mm 14.5 mm 852 mm 852 mm 14.5 mm 14.5 mm

310 mm

Side Side
310 mm

310 mm
747 mm

310 mm
310 mm

747 mm

310 mm

835 mm
310 mm

747 mm

835 mm
310 mm
747 mm

835 mm
325 mm

mm

345 mm
310 mm

325mm

835 mm
mm
325 mm

310 mm

345mm
747 mm

747 mm
310

345 mm
325 mm

310

382 mm
835 mm

835 mm
345 mm

459 mm 382 mm 300 mm 382 mm

mm

459 mm 300 mm
72 mm

382 mm 459 mm 382 mm300 mm

198 mm 72 mm198 mm
72 mm
325 mm

mm

198 mm

459 mm 300 mm
72 mm

459 mm 300 mm
198

382 mm 382 mm
345 mm

345 mm

198 mm 72 mm198 mm
72 mm
198 mm
72 mm
325

459 mm 300 mm 459 mm 300 mm

382 mm
198 mm
72 mm
198 mm

459 mm 300 mm
198 mm

382 mm 382 mm
Plan 459 mm
650 mm
459 mm
300 mm 300 mm Plan 382 mm 382 mm
198 mm
72 mm

72 mm

640 mm 650 mm 850 mm

459 mm 459300
mmmm 300 mm
840 mm 850 mm
198 mm
72 mm

72 mm

640 mm
650210
mm mm 210 mm
210 mm 210 mm 275mm
mm 840
275 mm mm
640 mm 850
840 mm 275 mm 275 mm
210 mm 210 mm 650 mm 850 mm
640 mm 275 mm 275 mm 840 mm
Note: 210 mm 210 mm
275 mm 275 mm
650 mm 650 mm
Not all breaker configurations shown. 640 mm 640 mm 850 mm
840 mm
850 mm
840 mm
747 mm

210 mm 210210
mm mm 210 mm
For detailed drawings of all available
747 mm

275 mm 275
275 mm
mm 275 mm
740 mm

740 mm

breaker sizes, please contact your

747 mm

740 mm
747 mm

Eaton representative.
740 mm
747 mm

747 mm

740 mm

740 mm

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53 mm
53 mm 50 mm
50 mm
53 mm
 Fixed
12 kV and 17.5 kV
Pole space 150 mm Pole space 210 mm Pole space 275 mm

516 mm 516 mm 516 mm 607 mm 607 mm 6

395 mm 395 mm
Front Front
516 mm 516 mm 516 mm
Front 607 mm 607 mm 6
395 mm 395 mm
516 mm 516 mm 516 mm 607 mm 607 mm 607
395 mm 395 mm
445.5 mm

445.5 mm

445.5 mm

445.5 mm
445.5 mm

445.5 mm

445.5 mm
445.5 mm
mm mm

445.5 mm

mm mm

mm mm

445.5 mm
mm mm

mm mm

445.5 mm
445.5 mm
445.5

445.5 mm
445.5

445.5
445.5 mm
445.5

445.5
5 mm 390 mm
445.5

25 mm 390 mm 25 mm 720 mm 25 mm 720 mm 720

440 mm 520 mm 520 mm 770 25
mmmm

445.5

445.5
440 mm 770 mm
445.5

445.5
34 mm 34 mm 520 mm 770
588 mm 588 mm 34 mm 588 mm
mm 390 mm 25 mm 390 mm 720 mm 720 mm
25 mm 445 mm25 mm 445 mm
25 mm 720
440 mm 440 mm 520
419mm
mm 520 mm
419 mm 520 mm 770 mm 770 mm 770
390 34 mm 34 mm 34 mm
mm 412mm
mm 25 mm 390 mm
412 mm 588 mm 588 mm 419
588 mm
mm
25 mm 720 mm 25 mm 72025mm
mm 720 mm
440 mm 440 mm 520 mm 520 mm34 mm 520 mm 770 mm 770445
mmmm 770 mm
34 mm 34 mm 445 mm
588419
mmmm 588419
mm mm 588 mm
419 mm
Side
412 mm 412 mm Side
419 mm 419 mm 419 mm Side 445 mm 445 mm 445
236 mm 205 mm

205 mm

412 mm 412 mm
310 mm

310 mm

310 mm

310 mm
310 mm

310 mm
476 mm

676 mm

mmmm

676 mm
629 mm

mm
mmmm

629 mm
310 mm

mm

310 mm
310 mm

310 mm
310 676
310629
476 mm
236205

676 mm

676 mm

mm
629 mm

629 mm
mm

251 mm310 mm

mm
310 mm

mm

251 mm310 mm

676mm
310mm

251 mm
310mm

251 mm
476 mm

251 mm
251 mm
236 mm 205

676 mm

676 mm

676 mm
236 mm

629 mm

629 mm

629 mm
629

310
251
275 mm
251

275 mm

251 mm
mm
251 mm

251 mm
251 mm
436 mm 44 mm 436 mm
275 mm 275 mm 275 mm 275 mm 275 mm

251 mm

251 mm

251 mm
251 mm

251 mm

251 mm

275 mm 275 mm 44 mm 44 mm 27
m 436 mm 436 mm 44 mm 436 mm 44 mm 44 mm 436 mm 436 mm 44 mm
436 mm 44 mm 436 mm 4
275 mm 275 mm 275 mm 275 mm
m 275 mm 275 mm 275 mm 2
436 mm 44 mm 436 mm 44 mm 436 mm 44 mm 436 mm 44 mm 44 mm 436 mm 44 mm 436 mm 44 mm
150 mm 150 mm 275 mm 275 mm 436 mm
275 mm 4
150 mm 150 mm 210 mm 210 mm 210 mm 210 mm 275 mm 275 mm 275 m
44 mm 436 mm 44 mm 436 mm 44 mm 210436
mmmm 210 mm 44 mm 275 mm 436 275 mm
mm 44 mm 275 mm436 275 mm
mm 44 mm 275 mm436
155 mm 155 mm 220 mm 220 mm 220 mm 245 mm 245 mm
150 mm 150 mm 150 mm 150 mm 210 mm 210 mm 210 mm 210 mm 210 mm 210 mm 275 mm 275 mm 275 mm 275 mm 275 mm
155mm
150 mm 150 mm 150 mm 150 mm
155 mm
210 mm 210 220
mm mm 210 mm 210220
mmmm 220 mm
210 mm 210 mm 275 mm 275 mm245 mm 275 mm 245 mm 275 mm
275 mm 27
Plan
155 mm 155 mm
Plan
220 mm 220 mm 220 mm Plan 245 mm 245 mm

24 kV Pole space 210 mm

516 mm
Pole space 275 mm
607 mm
516 mm 607 mm
516 mm 516 mm 607 mm 607 mm

516 mm 516 mm 607 mm 607 mm

Front Front
445.5 mm
445.5 mm

444.5 mm
444.5 mm
445.5 mm

445.5 mm

444.5 mm

444.5 mm
445.5 mm

445.5 mm

444.5 mm

444.5 mm

520 mm34 mm 520 mm

34 mm 588 mm 25 mm
720 mm 720 mm
588 mm 25 mm 770 mm
34 mm 520 mm34 mm 520 mm 770 mm
588 mm 588 mm 25 mm 720
25mm
mm 720 mm
770 mm 770 mm
34 mm 520 mm
34 mm 520 mm
588 mm 588 mm 25 mm 720
25 mm
mm 720 mm
770 mm 770 mm
432 mm 432 mm
Side
426 mm 426 mm
Side 432 mm 432 mm

426 mm 426 mm 432 mm 432 mm

310 mm
310 mm

426 mm 426 mm
mm mm 310 mm
626 mm 310 mm

310 mm

310 mm
310 mm

310 mm
626 mm

736 mm
626 mm

736 mm

310 mm

mm
310 mm

mm
310mm

310mm
mm

mm
281 mm

281626

736

301736
626 mm

626 mm

301mm

736 mm
281 mm

281 mm

301 mm

301 mm
736
281 mm

281 mm

301 mm

301 mm

275 mm 275 mm 275 mm

44 mm 436 mm 275 mm
44 mm 436275
mmmm 275 mm 44 mm 436 mm 44 mm 436 mm
275 mm 275 mm
44 mm 436 mm 44 mm 436 mm 44 mm 436 mm 44 mm 436 mm
275 mm 275 mm 275 mm 275 mm
44 mm 436 mm 44 mm 436 mm 44 mm 436 mm 44 mm 436 mm

Plan Plan 275 mm 275 mm 275 mm 275 mm

210 mm 210 mm 210 mm 210 mm 245 mm
275 mm 275245
mmmm 275 mm 275 mm
210 mm 220
210 mm 210 mm 220
210mm
mm 245 mm 245 mm
275 mm 275 mm 275 mm 275 mm
Note: 220 mm
210 mm 210 mm
220 mm
210 mm 210 mm 245 mm 245 mm
Not all breaker configurations shown. 220 mm 220 mm

For detailed drawings of all available

breaker sizes, please contact your
Eaton representative.

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