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Medium-voltage transformers

Dual Source VFI (DS-VFI) transformer

Eaton’s Cooper Power series Dual Source VFI (DS-VFI) transformer provides automatic source recovery, built-in overcurrent protection and grid automation schemes for the modern electrical distribution system. Designed for both main-main applications and loop-feed applications, the DS-VFI transformer combines state-of-the-art switchgear controls and automation with proven high-efficiency liquid-filled transformer technology into a single assembly. The solution enables complete medium-to low-voltage distribution protection and automatic outage restoration in a compact, cost-effective package.

Rating
500 - 4,000 kVA
Primary Voltage
Delta or wye connected 2400 - 34,500 V
Interrupt Rating
12.5 kA at 25/35 kV, up to 16 kA at 15 kV

Core features

  • Substation or padmount style transformer
  • Indoor or outdoor rated
  • Medium-voltage dual-feeder overcurrent and over/undervoltage protection
  • Dual motor operated VFIs with auxiliary contacts
  • Local ETR-5000 differential relay and automation controller
  • Integral primary under-oil CTs for each feed
  • Integral line-side voltage sensors for each feed
  • Factory-programmed protection and automation scheme
  • Visible-break transformer isolation switch, optional

The compact, versatile solution for power delivery and automation

Designed with flexibility for multiple applications, the DS-VFI transformer combines state-of-the-art switchgear controls and automation with proven high-efficiency liquid-filled transformer technology in a single assembly, enabling complete medium-to low-voltage distribution protection and automation in a compact, cost-effective package.

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Fault isolation and automatic power restoration

Coordinated overcurrent protection is used to interrupt and isolate faults on the MV system. After isolation the local automation controller assess the condition of the system and, if deemed safe, will automatically restore power to down transformers.

Over/undervoltage protection and automatic open-source transfer

Line-side voltage sensors on each source allow the DS-VFI system to continually monitor source voltage health. Transformer feed can be reconfigured to second source in less than six seconds.
Specifications

Ratings

Available in kVA range

500 kVA to 4,000 kVA

Primary configuration

Delta or wye connected

Primary voltage

2400 V - 34,500 V
Secondary voltage

208 Y/120 V to 14,400 V

Basic Impulse Level (BIL) Up to 150 kV 
Interrupt rating

12.5 kA at 25/35 kV, up to 16 kA at 15 kV

Standards

ANSI/IEEE

C57.12.00 and C57.12.36

CSA

C88-M90

NEMA (sound level)

NEMA TR-1

Third-party approval/recognition

FM Global (Indoor and Outdoor), UL/cUL available for most ratings

Enclosure


Tamper resistance

3-point latching and padlock system

NEMA rating

NEMA 3R

Material 

Mild or stainless steel (304L)

Enclosure environment

Indoor and outdoor

Main insulating medium  Dielectric fluid
Termination chambers Air insulated

Devices

Distribution transformer

Three-phase substation

Install location

Indoor or outdoor

Power direction

Step-down and Step-up

Overcurrent protection

Dual vacuum fault interrupter (VFIs)

Motor operator

Remote control/reset of VFIs

Protective relay

Eaton ETR-5000 relay

Automation controller (optional)

Eaton SMP Gateway

Controls | NEMA 4X UL Listed control box containing

ETR-5000 differential relay

Space heater with thermostat

Manual/automatic selector switch

CT/PT test switches

VFI open/closed/tripped status lights

VFI 86 lockout indicators and lockout reset switches

Integral 120 Vac CPT source power

Local motor control interface

Gauges and alarm devices wired to relay (as requested)

24 VDC battery backup system

A/B preferred source selector switch

 

 
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