— Table of contents For your safety! I. Foreword II. Environmental protection program III. Application of the X-ray emission standards IV. Safety Information V. Operator requirements VI. Site Commissioning 1. Overview 2. Delivery inspection and acceptance 3. The loading and unloading 4.
F O R W A R D — I. Forward This instruction is suitable for ConVac series Only original spare parts can be used for repair vacuum contactors. In order to use this product and maintenance. The use of non-original spare correctly, please read this manual carefully.
III. Application of the X-ray emission standards The contact of the vacuum arcing chamber is in The special type test of ABB vacuum arc the open position and may emit X rays when it is extinguishing chamber in relevant experimental...
• Qualified and authorized to comply with safety • First aid training — VI. Site Commissioning ABB has professional after-sales service staff, inspection, overhaul and maintenance of who can provide quality on-site service, technical equipment. guidance and consultation for installation,...
For electrical latched type, when the closing coil 1.2 Available type is energized by external auxiliary power,the core The 7.2 kV and 12 kV ConVac vacuum contactors may produce magnetic field and electromagnetic are available in both fixed and withdrawable force, which makes the contactor to close and version.
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Breaking capacity (110 V ≤ Ue ≤ 250 V) 440 W 1.5 Compliance with Standards ConVac contactors comply with the Standards of the major industrialized countries and in particular with the following standards: GB/T 14808 IEC 62271-106...
To remove the contactor from the packing, supplier) as soon as possible but no later than proceed as follows: five days of receipt. Only valid order information • Open the plastic bag confirmed by ABB at the time of order shall be provided in the package...
(e.g.: 5.4 Special conditions fuses). >1000 m above sea level. The fixed version of ConVac contactors must be With the increase of altitude, the insulation installed by the customer so as to guarantee a performance of air may decrease,thus the minimum degree of protection of IP2X.
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5.5 Overall dimensions 5.5.1 Fixed version In any case, avoid pressing the supporting structure of the contactor: if necessary, arrange slots in the fixing area to facilitate correct positioning of the apparatus. ConVac 7 15.5 36 22 Mechanical latched Electrical latched...
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C O N V A C V A C U U M C O N T A C T O R I N S T A L L A T I O N A N D O P E R A T I O N I N S T R U C T I O N Installation of fixed ConVac contactors...
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5.6 Wiring diagram The following standard wiring diagram is for your reference. The actual diagram may differ due to product upgrade or non-standard requirements. 5.6.1 ConVac Fixed version Electrical latched type Mechanical latched type Mechanical interlock or equal For coil continuity supervision...
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A) The contactor is delivered complete with the Fig.5 Auxiliary contacts sole applications specified in the ABB order confirmation. Consult the catalog of the apparatus when making out the order. B) Control command duration (-SFO and -SFC) at rated voltage Ua Fig. 1 and Fig. 2: -SFC minimun...
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I N S T A L L A T I O N 5.6.2 ConVac/P Withdrawable Version Electrical latched type -SFC -KFA -SFO -XDB -XDB12 -BGT3 -BGF2 -BGF2 -XDB12 -BGF1 -QAC -XDB1:1 -XDB1:2 -XDB40 -PGC -XDB -XDB40 -XDB2:1 -XDB2:2 -XDB1:3 -MBC...
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C O N V A C V A C U U M C O N T A C T O R I N S T A L L A T I O N A N D O P E R A T I O N I N S T R U C T I O N -XDB -F301 -XDB11...
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-XDB... =Connectors for the contactor circuits A) The contactor is delivered complete with the -QAC =Contactor sole applications specified in the ABB order -SFC =Push-button or contact for contactor confirmation. Consult the catalog of the closing apparatus when making out the order.
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• In the case of cable connections, strictly follow objects. the manufacturer’s instructions for making the terminals • Grounding of fixed ConVac is realized by Before carrying out any installation operations: grounding bolt, accompanied by a grounding • Test all the power terminals to check that they sign as Fig 5a shows.
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5b-3 — Fig 5c 5b-1 5b-2 — Fig 5b 5.8 Operation of the Contactors 5.8.1 Two operation modes for ConVac contactor: electrical latching and mechanical latching Type Electrical latching Mechanical latching Closing Description Closing takes place by supplying auxiliary Closing takes place when the opening coil power to the feeder.
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Activate the command for the electrical switchgear, guarantees the reliable earthing racking-in/out to check if the moving direction between the ConVac frame and the main earthing is correct. system. Attention! Motorized operation The contactor must only be racked into the •...
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To perform the operation above, please reserve operating hole on the switchgear door. For fixed and withdrawable version of mechanical latching ConVac contactor, emergency opening could be realized in manual mode. For fixed contactor, please apply < 80 N force and <20 mm stroke to pull the mechanical release...
All the operations regarding putting into • carry out the inspections indicated in table 6a service must be carried out by ABB personnel or by suitably qualified customer personnel On completion of the operations indicated, check with in-depth knowledge of the apparatus that everything is put back in its original position.
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P U T T I N G I N T O S E R V I C E 6.2 Factory acceptance test with self-supplied VT Attention During factory acceptance test, auxiliary circuit should be supplied with another independent power source. While performing withstand voltage test, guarantee that VT secondary side has been effectively grounded.
Due to the simplified structure and the high The recommended inspection period at normal reliability of ConVac product, it has a long service condition is 1 year or 50,000 operations, whichever life. During the entire service life, ConVac need very comes earlier.
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While reassembly, appropriate adjustments are necessary. Disassembly and replacement of the contactor vacuum arching chamber shall be performed by ABB service engineers. ”m” Carry out the test on the interrupter without dismantling it from the contactor and use the VIDAR tester, manufactured by Programma Electric GmbH, Bad Homberg v.d.H.
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C O N V A C V A C U U M C O N T A C T O R I N S T A L L A T I O N A N D O P E R A T I O N I N S T R U C T I O N Replacement with spare parts and accessories Item Description must only be carried out by ABB personnel or by Inspection and maintenance of the tulip suitably qualified personnel with appropriate Inspection and maintenance of the contact arm training.
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M A I N T E N A N C E 7.5.3 Fuses of DIN Standards replacement • Mounting the adapters(Fig 7e) The fuse holder is designed to take fuses with a length of 442 mm. For smaller sizes, two adapters are required: - Adapter (45) for fuses with a length of 192 mm - Adapter (46) for fuses with a length of 292 mm...
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M A I N T E N A N C E 7.5.5 Mounting and dismantling the short-circuit • Dismantling the fuses To dismantle the fuses and relative adapters, busbar proceed in reverse order to the previous chapter Mount the busbar with the feeler pin on the of “mounting the fuses”.
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C O N V A C V A C U U M C O N T A C T O R I N S T A L L A T I O N A N D O P E R A T I O N I N S T R U C T I O N —...
S P A R E P A R T S A N D A C C E S S O R I E S / P R O D U C T Q U A L I T Y A N D E N V I R O N M E N T A L P R O T E C T I O N — 8. Spare parts and accessories List of spare parts To order contactor spare parts/accessories, refer to ConVac user manual and always state the • Power control module following: • Auxiliary contacts • Type of contactor •...
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