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Type VCS-1S Vacuum Capacitor Switch Technical Specifications

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Type VCS-1S Vacuum Capacitor Switch

Technical Specifications

Introduction Short Time Current, A


The VCS-1S a single-phase, electrically operated Asymmetric (10 cycles) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9000
capacitor switch suitable for application on grounded
WYE capacitor banks up to 14.4/24.9 kV systems or for Symmetric (0.5 second) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6000
application on ungrounded capacitor banks up to 13.0 Symmetric ( 1 second) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4500
kV systems.
Rated High Frequency Peak
Quality Transient Making Current, A . . . . . . . . . . . 12000
The vacuum interrupter shall be assembled in a class
100 environment, manufactured using state-of-the-art Rated Transient Inrush Frequency, Hz . . . . 6000
processing equipment, and 100% tested to assure vacu- Operating Temperature Range, °C . . . . . . . . . -40° to +65°
um integrity. Testing shall include:
RIV, maximum at 9.4 kV, µV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
• 60 Hz withstand test
• Magnetron pressure testing Operating Power
Operating Voltage Range, Vac . . . . . . . . . . . . 95–127
• DC resistance
Current required during operation,
The manufacturing facility shall be independently certi- maximum, A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
fied to meet the following standards: ISO 9001,
CAN/CSA ISO 9001, BS EN ISO 9001, and KVA transformer,
ANSI/ASQC Q9001. The certification shall include minimum needed for operation, VA . . . . . . . 1000
design and manufacturing systems of the facility.
Duty Cycle
Standards Duty Cycle per ANSI C37.66
The switch covered by this specification shall be manu-
factured and tested in accordance with the latest revi- 200 A . . . . . . . . 400 Operations
sion of ANSI C37.66 as a minimum. 100 A . . . . . . . . 400 Operations

Ratings 40 A . . . . . . . . 400 Operations


Maximum Design Voltage, for grounded banks, Total 1200
phase-to-ground, kV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15.5
Maximum Design Voltage, for ungrounded banks,
Switch Features
phase-to-phase, kV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13.0 • Oil, foam, or SF6 insulation shall not be used in any
Basic Insulation Level (BIL) volume within the switch.
line-to-ground, kV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
• Vacuum shall be used for the interrupting medium.
Basic Insulation Level (BIL) The vacuum interrupter shall be encapsulated in
open contact, kV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95 cycloaliphatic epoxy or equivalent.
60 Hertz Withstand Voltage, kV
• There shall be no porcelain used on the external portion
Dry, One Minute . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 of the switch. The switch shall not crack or shatter.
Wet, Ten Seconds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 • Fluorocarbons shall not be used in the manufacture
Continuous Current Rating, A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200 of the switch.
Load Interrupting Ability (Inductive), A • Electrical operations shall be accomplished utiliz-
10-100% power factor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200 ing a low-energy solenoid. The current require-
Maximum Capacitive Current, A . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200 ment for opening or closing shall not exceed 8 A.

Rated Asymmetrical Making Current, A . . . . . . . 9000

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Type VCS-1S Vacuum Capacitor Switch • Technical Specifications

• The switch cover and mechanism shall rotate • The switch shall be maintenance free. No routine
independently of the tank for maximum application maintenance is required.
flexibility.
• There shall be no seals, o-rings, or gaskets to con-
• The switch shall include a mechanical contact tain the insulation medium.
position indicator, easily visible from the side or
bottom of the switch. • The switch shall operate correctly with a supply trans-
former rated as low as 1000 VA.
• The switch shall withstand a minimum of 25,000
mechanical operations. An operation shall be defined • The bushing terminal connector shall accept a cable
as an open and close cycle. range from #8 solid to 2/0 AWG stranded.

P.O. Box 1640


Waukesha, WI 53187
© 2002 Cooper Power Systems, Inc. www.cooperpower.com
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Bulletin 00004 • April 2002 • Supersedes 1/00 4/02
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