Pad-mounted R-VAC vacuum-break switch

Medium-voltage switchgear

Eaton's Cooper Power series RVAC pad-mounted vacuum switchgear is designed for applications where frequent 600 A main line switching plus fuse protection is required. It utilises a vacuum switch mechanism designed specifically for repetitive switching duty. Vacuum switches offer the further advantages of long life in repetitive service, low maintenance and high switching ratings.

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Repetitive switching

Improved reliability

Multiple current-limiting fusing options

Easy system coordination

Compact, low-profile

Unobtrusive design

Core features

Available in single- or three-phase units with 15, 25 and 35 kV ratings with vacuum switches
Available with fuse protection (oil-filled only)
Removable sill
Oil sight gauge/SF6 pressure gauge
Side-opening cabinet doors
Pressure-relief valve for oil tanks
Oil fill plug/SF6 fill port
Stand-off brackets for each bushing
Removable oil fuse drip tray

Designed for optimum safety

Eaton's Cooper Power series R-VAC vacuum-break switch deadfront construction is tamper-resistant and provides a high margin of safety for utility personnel and the general public.

Ideal for use in commercial and industrial estates

Oil, E200 fluid, Envirotemp FR3 fluid or SF6 insulation provides a compact, low-profile design that is unobtrusive in commercial and industrial/business park applications.

Simplified coordination

A wide range of current-limiting fusing options provides simple, easy coordination with system requirements.

Specifications

Ratings

	15 kv	25 kV	35 kV
Maximum design voltage	15.5	27	38
BIL	95	125	150
1-minute withstand switch* and terminators	35	60	70
Continuous current, amps	600	600	600
Load switching, amps	600	600	600
Momentary current 10 cycles, amps (asym.)	20,000	20,000	20,000
1 sec., amps (sym.)	12,500	12,500	12,500
Fault making (sym./asym.), kA	12.5/20.0	12.5/20.0	12.5/20.0
Interrupting rating**, (kA)	50	20-50	12.5-50
* The withstand rating of the switch is higher than that of the connectors (IEEE Std C37.74™-2003 standard )
** Interrupting rating for fused units depends on the selected fuses and the application voltage

Standard features

Removable sill
Oil sight gauge/SF6 pressure gauge
Side-opening cabinet doors
Pressure-relief valve for oil tanks
Oil fill plug/SF6 fill port
Stand-off brackets for each bushing
Removable oil fuse drip tray
Door stop
Split doors
Designed for use with MOVE surge arresters
Stainless steel hinges
Recessed pentahead bolts
Recessed lifting provisions
Bolted cover
Switch padlock provisions
Complete operating, maintenance and installation instructions
ANSI 1/2-13 ground nut mounted beneath each bushing
Oil drain plug with sampler

Features and benefits

Split doors on both source and tap sides enable simple, one-person operation
Fuse oil drip tray
Optional solid copper grounding rod makes grounding simple and convenient
Recessed lifting provisions are located for a balanced lift
Switch lever provides simple push/pull operation for closing and opening; can be padlocked in either position
Component bushings fassure dependable operation. Standoff brackets are provided for each bushing

Optional accessories

200-amp bushing inserts
200-amp one-piece bushings
600-amp bushings
Drain valve with sampler
1/2-inch copper ground rod on source and tap sides
Fault indicator provisions
Spare fuse storage rack
Type 304L stainless steel construction
SF6 refill hoses, valves and regulator
Auxiliary switch, 2 stage
Control position semaphore
Push-OP bushings
U-OP bushings
Envirotemp FR3 fluid [minimum ambient temperatures of 0°C (32°F) or higher]
E200 fluid [operation down to -30°C]
Motor actuator and control
Low pressure alarm for SF6 units
Externally-replaceable bushings
Visible-breaks: 2-position and 3-position with ground

Standards and specifications

Designed in conformance with IEEE Std. C37.74 standard
The coating meets the following specifications: IEEE Std C57.12.28-2005 standard, ASTM B1117 1000-hour humidity test, ASTM G53 500-hour ultraviolet accelerated weathering test and ASTM D2794 impact test

UL listed and labelled

For non-fused RVAC switchgear, the UL listing and labelling is available for units where required with the following features considered to be UL listed and labelled:

15 kV and 25 kV voltage ratings
Fluid Dielectrics (mineral oil, E200 and Envirotemp FR3 fluids)
Visible-breaks (two and three-position)
Mild and stainless steel construction

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