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Medium-voltage switchgear modernization and upgrades

Eaton's medium-voltage vacuum replacement circuit breakers are built brand new from the ground up to improve system reliability and provide technology upgrades. Eaton's portfolio includes: vacuum replacement breakers, breaker to vacuum starter replacements and ground and test devices.  The units are designed to be electrical and mechanical equivalents of the power circuit breakers they replace, with no parts reused from the original breakers. 

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Select medium-voltage vacuum replacement breakers; 1200 A and 2000 A, Westinghouse type DHP, General Electric type VB1 and ITE HK and VHK types.

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Medium-voltage vacuum replacement breakers

Solve parts availability problems, increase interrupting capability, reduce maintenance costs and downtime and eliminate asbestos-filled arc chutes with VR-Series+, VR-Series, FAME and VHC+.

Medium-voltage breaker to vacuum starter replacements

Gain an efficient and cost-effective solution for electric utility generation and process industries that apply power circuit breakers as motor starters.

Medium-voltage ground and test devices

Apply temporary grounding to the phase conductors of switchgear during maintenance and testing in compliance with OSHA and NFPA 70E requirements.

VR-Series+ and VR-Series vacuum replacement circuit breakers

  • Resolve parts availability problems by using common components
  • Reduce maintenance costs and downtime
  • Meets or exceeds IEEE/ANSI standards
  • 50% fewer parts reduces per breaker costs
  • Front accessible mechanism
  • Eaton's Sure-Close technology prevents circuit breaker from stalling during closing
  • Interrupting capabilities available in the same footprint, with bus bracing analysis
  • Eliminates asbestos arc-chutes with maintenance-free current transfer system and no contact maintenance

Vacuum replacement breakers for most manufacturers

VR-Series+ and VR-Series vacuum replacement circuit breakers are designed to be electrical and mechanical equivalents of several different generations of the air-magnetic circuit breakers they replace, including Westinghouse, Allis-Chalmers, Federal Pacific, General Electric, ITE, McGraw-Edison and more.

VR-Series+ vacuum replacement breakers

VR-Series+ circuit breakers provide superior performance over the original circuit breaker, including 10-year or 10,000-operation scheduled maintenance intervals, utility-hardened mechanism with enhanced durability and no contact maintenance.
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Five reasons to consider VR-series+

Discover five reasons why you should consider VR-Series+ vacuum replacement circuit breakers
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VHC-Series+ vertical to horizontal conversion

Reduce maintenance and increase safety for GE Magne-Blast® metal-clad switchgear with this reversible vertical-to-horizontal conversion that requires no cutting or drilling of the original vertical cell structure and does not violate the original metal-clad integrity.  Watch the video to see the process and click below to find out more about the VHC-Series+ conversion.
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Factory-authorised mechanism enhancement (FAME)

Increase the life of Eaton’s medium-voltage VCP-W vacuum circuit breakers and MV-VR circuit breakers with the FAME upgrade, while also significantly reducing costs and ongoing maintenance requirements.
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Medium-voltage breaker to vacuum starter replacements

Eaton’s medium-voltage breaker to vacuum starter replacements offer an efficient and cost-effective solution for electric utility generation and process industries that apply power circuit breakers as motor starters. This combined power circuit breaker/vacuum contactor offers an optimal solution, with:

  • Draw-out capability
  • Ability to use the same cell interface components for levering and interlocking
  • Little or no cell modifications
  • Current limiting fuses as primary fault protection
  • Mechanically latched
  • Switching duty life of up to 250,000 operations
  • Compatibility and testing to IEEE/ANSI C37.59-2018

Medium-voltage ground and test devices

Eaton’s medium-voltage ground and test devices are used to apply temporary grounding to the phase conductors of switchgear during maintenance and testing of the equipment. With a draw-out safety device that can be inserted into a circuit breaker cubicle in the same manner as the VR-Series, the ground and test devices are available as a single or dual terminal. 

  • Designed for insertion into the circuit breaker compartment to gain access to the primary stationary contacts or ground the circuit for maintenance work
  • Meets IEEE Std C27.20.6TM 2015
  • Ability to apply potential for cable testing
  • Enables access to both bus and line circuits for “phasing out” tests
  • Meets OSHA and NFPA 70E requirements
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Remote power racking system (RPR-2)

Eaton’s RPR-2 enables remote racking of circuit breakers from leading manufacturers that can be inserted or removed using the rotation of a shaft. Operators may remain 25 feet or more away from the switchgear door during the racking process, which is outside the arc flash protection boundary.
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Safety first

As one of the largest and most experienced teams in the industry, Eaton strives to create a zero-incident culture through the implementation of our Safety Policy including division safety managers, layered risk assessments and a “voice of the customer” campaign. You can rest assured that every Eaton service professional is dedicated to continually improving our environmental health and safety performance through prevention, protection and preparation.
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It’s all about you

Eaton’s engineering services team is dedicated to understanding your business so we can optimise your power system for safety, reliability and efficiency. With more than 1,500 experts in 60 locations throughout Canada and the USA, and more around the world trained on major manufacturers’ equipment, our experienced engineers can diagnose problems, identify ways to improve performance and transform concepts into practical solutions. With 24/7 support, we are available whenever you need us.
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Turnkey solutions

From equipment modernisation/upgrade to complete design, construction and commissioning of a new substation, Eaton’s turnkey power system team has the expertise and resources to design and manage your entire project from start to finish. Achieve a safer, more reliable and cost-efficient power system and the convenience of a single point of contact to reduce risk, schedule and budget.

 

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Now delivered in six weeks!

Select medium-voltage vacuum replacement breakers; 1200 A and 2000 A, Westinghouse type DHP, General Electric type VB1 and ITE HK and VHK types.

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Equipment life extension and modernisation medium-voltage product availability includes:

Westinghouse type DHP

Westinghouse type DHP  Nominal kV Nominal MVA Amperes Image
50DHP-VR+/50DHEP-VR+ * 4.16 75/250/250H  1200/2000 Westinghouse DHP circuit breaker
50DHP-VR 4.16 350 1200/2000/3000
75DHP-VR+/75DVP-VR+ * 7.2 500 1200/2000
75DHP-VR 7.2 500/500H 3000
150DHP-VR+/150DVP-VR+ * 13.8 500/750/750H 1200/2000
150DHP-VR 13.8 750/1000 1200/2000/3000
*6 week lead time on quantity of 10 or less. Consult factory on lead time of quantity greater than 10.
 

Westinghouse type DH

Westinghouse type DH  Nominal kV Nominal MVA Amperes Image
50DH-VR+ 4.16 250 1200/2000 Westinghouse DH circuit breaker
50DH-VR 4.16 350 1200/2000/3000
75DH-VR 7.2 500 1200/2000
150DH-VR 13.8 500/750/1000 1200/2000/3000
 

General Electric type AM – MagneBlast

General Electric type AM – MagneBlast  Nominal kV Nominal MVA Amperes Image
AM-2.4/4.16-VR+ 4.16 250 1200/2000 GE type AM
AM-2.4/4.16-VR 4.16 350 1200/2000
AM-4.16-VR+ 4.16 250 1200/2000
AM-4.16-VR 4.16 350 1200/2000/3000
AM-5-VR+ 4.16 250 1200/2000
AMH-4.76-VR+ 4.16 250 1200/2000
AM-7.2-VR+ 7.2 500 1200/2000
AM-13.8-VR+ 13.8 500/750 1200/2000
AM-13.8-VR 13.8 1000 3000

General Electric type VB1 PowerVac

General Electric type VB1 PowerVac  Nominal kV Nominal MVA Amperes Image
VB1-4.16-VR+ * 4.16 250 1200/2000 GE type VB1
VB1-7.2-VR+ * 7.2 500 1200/2000
VB1-13.8-VR+ * 13.8 500/750 1200/2000
*6 week lead time on quantity of 10 or less. Consult factory on lead time of quantity greater than 10.
 

Allis-Chalmers type AM250, MA, F-series

Allis-Chalmers type AM250, MA, F-series  Nominal kV Nominal MVA Amperes Image
AM-VR 4.16 250/350 1200/2000 Allis-Chalmers type AM250
MA-VR+ 4.16 250 1200/2000
MA-VR 4.16 350 1200/2000
MC-VR+ 13.8 500 1200
FA-VR 4.16 350 3000
FB-VR 7.2 500 1200/2000
FC-VR 13.8 500/750/1000 1200/2000/3000
 

Federal Pacific Electric type DST

Federal Pacific Electric type DST Nominal kV Nominal MVA Amperes Image
DST-5-VR 4.16 250/350 1200 Federal Pacific type DST
DST-7.5-VR 7.2 500 1200/2000
DST-15-VR 13.8 500/750/1000 1200/2000

Federal Pacific Electric type DST-2

Federal Pacific Electric type DST-2 Nominal kV Nominal MVA Amperes Image
DST-2-5-VR+ 4.16 250 1200/2000 Federal Pacific type DST-2
DST-2-5-VR 4.16 350 1200/2000
DST-2-7.5-VR+ 7.2 500 1200/2000
DST-2-15-VR+ 13.8 500/750 1200/2000
 

ITE type HK model 03

ITE type HK model 03 Nominal kV Nominal MVA Amperes Image
5HK-VR+ * 4.16 250 1200/2000 ITE type HK
5HK-VR 4.16 350 1200/2000/3000
7.5HK-VR+ * 7.2 500 1200/2000
15HK-VR+ * 13.8 500/750 1200/2000
*6 week lead time on quantity of 10 or less. Consult factory on lead time of quantity greater than 10.
 

ITE type VHK

ITE type VHK Nominal kV Nominal MVA Amperes Image
5VHK-VR+ * 4.16 250 1200/2000 ITE type VHK
7.5VHK-VR+ * 7.2 500 1200/2000
15VHK-VR+ * 13.8 500/750 1200/2000
*6 week lead time on quantity of 10 or less. Consult factory on lead time of quantity greater than 10.

McGraw-Edison type PSD and WSA

McGraw-Edison type PSD and WSA Nominal kV Nominal MVA Amperes Image
PSD-5-VR 4.16 250/350 1200 Mcgraw-Edison type PSD and WSA
PSD-15-VR 13.8 500/750 1200/2000
WSA-5-VR 4.16 250/350 1200/2000
WSA-15-VR 13.8 500/750 1200/2000
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