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Vacuum Circuit Breakers

VCB15/25
Data sheet

MAGVATECH IS A WORLD-CLASS MAINTENANCE FREE

MANUFACTURER OF MEDIUM The switching module's robust design guarantees up to
VOLTAGE SWITCHGEAR SUCH AS 50,000 rated current and 100 full rated short circuit CO
VACUUM CIRCUIT BREAKERS & operations with no maintenance required.

AUTOMATIC CIRCUIT RECLOSERS.

CONTINUOUS SELF-SUPERVISION
The VCB series circuit breaker is the result of The whole trip and close circuit supervision come in a
extensive R&D efforts to provide outstanding single package with any VCB. In the event of a malfunction,
performance for compact switchgear designs, it will be indicated locally with LED and remotely via relay
retrofit programs, and special applications. contacts.

The VCB series has become a cornerstone of MOST COMPACT DIMENSION AND WEIGHT
industrial solutions worldwide, renowned for its
ability to meet the most demanding customer With a weight starting from 13 kg, Magvatech’s circuit
challenges. Its proven reliability and exceptional breakers are the lightest in their class which significantly
performance make it a trusted choice across simplifies the installation process.
diverse industries, ensuring continued success
in even the most complex applications. ANY SPATIAL ORIENTATION
Adjustment and mounting flexibility for the optimization
of switchgear design, which allows to define how to make
primary and secondary connections, saving even more
space.

HIGH OPERATIONAL SPEED

Opening and closing times as low as 12 ms and 24 ms
respectively, enabling the implementation of fast transfer
switching, arc flash mitigation or fault current limitation.

SINGLE PHASE OPTION

The perfect match for applications like transformers or
generators with neutral earthing, server rooms and point
on wave switching.
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FIXED TYPE VCB

Light and Medium Duty Vacuum Circuit Breakers

Magvatech’s LD series vacuum circuit breakers are

built for continuous currents up to 800 A, with rated
voltages reaching 24 kV, making them an excellent
choice for critical applications like transformers,
generators with neutral earthing, server rooms, and
point-on-wave switching. The LD series features
a compact and efficient design, ensuring reliability
while maximizing space in modern installations.
With their ability to function seamlessly in both
three-phase and single-phase configurations, these
breakers provide the versatility required in today's
complex electrical systems.

The MD series expands on the LD’s innovative

single-axis design, pushing the boundaries of
performance. It supports continuous currents up to
1250 A and a short-time interrupting capacity of 31.5
kA, while maintaining an impressively compact form
factor. Standing just 35 cm tall, the MD breaker is
easy to install, even in the most confined switchgear
panels. This combination of high current handling
and space-saving design makes the MD series
ideal for medium voltage applications where both
performance and flexibility are key.

Shell and Heavy Duty Vacuum Circuit Breakers

Magvatech’s Shell series vacuum circuit breakers

are engineered for high-current applications,
capable of handling continuous currents up to
2500 A and voltages as high as 25 kV. The shell-
type design provides superior phase insulation
and is adaptable to various mounting orientations,
such as vertical or inverted, allowing for flexible
installation in a range of setups. In addition to its
robust construction, the Shell breaker is known for
its ability to interrupt currents at sub-cycle speeds,
making it one of the fastest circuit breakers on the
market. This series also simplifies mechanical and
electrical interlocking with an integrated manual
trip lever, further enhancing its practicality in high-
demand environments.

The HD series is designed for the most demanding

applications, supporting continuous currents up to
3150 A, making it the most powerful in Magvatech’s
range. Despite its high rating, the HD series is
remarkably compact, designed specifically for
use in confined spaces without compromising on
performance. It brings all the benefits of advanced
secondary distribution breakers into the primary
distribution class, offering exceptional durability and
reliability for high-performance systems. Whether
used in large industrial installations or primary
substations, the HD series delivers unmatched
endurance in a form factor optimized for modern
infrastructure.
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LD1_16.F LD8_16.F
VCB15_

MD1_16.F HD1_16.F

LD3_16.F MD3_16.F
VCB25_

LD1_16.F SHELL2_16.F LD3_16.F

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DESIGN AND OPERATION

Magvatech manufactures compact vacuum interrupters with
1 high interrupting performance and an extraordinarily long
mechanical and electrical lifespan.

1  he patented design of the actuator allows it to be installed

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2 directly underneath each pole. The design is optimal in terms
of reliability, dimensions, weight and ease of installation.


The use of robot welded steel discs as opposed to folded
3 bellows eliminates the main failure point of conventional
vacuum interrupter designs and maintains a high vacuum for
its entire lifetime.

The actuator is not dependent on the auxiliary power supply

4 quality. The actuator mechanism design enables both local
and remote operation.

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2  he energy for switching operations is stored in the CM16.
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5 This reduces the auxiliary power supply need to 1/10 of a
conventional circuit breaker and enables significant savings
on Substation UPS and auxiliary equipment.

Embedded intelligence - the CM's continuous self-supervision

6 function monitors control switching modules, functional
wiring and auxiliary power supply quiality. In the event of a
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malfunction, a notification will be sent to the operator and
6 indicated by inbuilt LEDs.

 he CM can be conveniently installed at a distance from the

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7 circuit breaker and connected by means of flexible leads. It
significantly simplifies the installation and allows the CM to be
installed in the LV compartment.

THREE-PHASE SPECIAL SOLUTIONS

Magvatech breakers and controls provide exceptionally fast opening, closing and response times.

FAST TRANSFER SWITCHER

With transfer times as fast as 2 cycles. Such quick operational times allow very sensitive loads to operate
without interruption in the case of a main power source loss. The fast transfer switch solution:
• Eliminates costly downtime
• Reduces production equipment stress
• Ensures quick return on investment

ARC FLASH MITIGATION

With interruption in one period. That quick interruption time:
• Increases operational safety
• Reduces switchgear restoration time and loss of productivity
• Reduces costly downtime
• Limits switchgear damage and repair costs

FAULT CURRENT LIMITER

Sub period interruption time limits short circuit current effectively by quickly disconnecting distributed
generation sources from the grid.
• Allows more distributed generation, to be connected to the grid
• Limits fault current
• No operational losses
• Enables automatic distributed generation sources reconnection
• Limits switchgear damage and repair costs
TECHNICAL PARAMETERS magvatech.com

OF FIXED TYPE VCB

VCB15 VCB25
PARAMETER
LD1 LD3 LD1 LD8 MD1 MD3 HD1 LD1 LD3 SHELL2

RATED DATA
Rated voltage (Ur), kV 12 17.5 17.5 17.5 17.5 24 24

Rated normal current (Ir), A 800 1250 25001 3150 800 2500

Rated power frequency withstand voltage (Ud), kV 28 (42)2 38 (42)2 38 (42)2 38 (42)2 50 50

Rated lightning impulse

75 95 953 95 125 125
withstand voltage (peak) (Up), kV

Rated short-circuit breaking current (Isc), kA 204 255 31.54 31.54 204 254

Rated peak withstand current (Ip), kA 52 65 82 82 50 65

Rated short-time withstand current (Ik), kA 20 25 31.5 31.5 20 25

Rated duration of short circuit (tk) 4s 3s 4s

Rated frequency (fr) 50/60 Hz

SWITCHING PERFORMANCE
Mechanical life (CO-cycles) 50,000 30,000 50,000 30,000

Operating cycles,
100 50 25
rated short-circuit breaking current

Closing time ≤ 70 ms6 ≤ 60 ms6

Opening time ≤ 35 ms6

Break time ≤ 45 ms6

Rated short-circuit breaking current

O-0.3s-CO-15s-CO
operating sequence

GENERAL INFORMATION LD1 LD3 LD1 LD8 MD1 MD3 HD1 LD1 LD3 SHELL2

150
150 150 210 210 210
Phase centre distance, mm - 210 210 - 275 -
210 210 275 275 275
275

Resistance of main circuit, µOhm ≤ 40 ≤ 17 ≤ 15 ≤ 40 ≤ 17

Weight7, kg 34-36 13 36 25-26 33-35 13 70-72 35-38 14 53-55

Maximum length , Lmin, mm

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265 265 265 283.5 279 274.9 280 265 265 278

Maximum length7, Lmax, mm 300 265 265 283+1 279 274.9 280 265 265 3838

Minimum width7, Wmin, mm 440 318 560 440 445 182 570 560 318 565

Maximum width , Wmax, mm

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560 318 560 560 565 182 700 690 318 695

Minimum height7, Hmin, mm 475 474 475 426 353.5 353.5 632 510 510 591

Maximum height7, Hmax, mm 475 474 475 426 353.5 353.5 632 5498 591

Temperature range -25 °C … +55 °C

Altitude above sea level ≤ 1000 m9

Relative humidity in 24 hours ≤ 95 %

Relative humidity over 1 month ≤ 90 %

Degree of protection according to IEC 60529 IP 40

Type of driving mechanism Monostable magnetic actuator

Number of available auxiliary contacts 6 NO + 6 NC (2 NO + 2 NC for single-phase ISM)

1 - Rating for metal enclosed switchgear with limited ventilation. Temperature rise type test at 2500 A in Cradle was successfully passed in KEMA.
2 - The information in brackets refers to the national Chinese standards GB1984-2003 at an installation altitude of 1000 m maximum.
3 - Parameter valid only when ISM is used with insulation kit. For details see dimensional drawings and accessory information.
4 - At 40% DC component.
5 - At 34% DC component.
6 - Smaller timing on request.
7 - The dimensions and weight are provided for reference and may vary slightly. For more precise information, please contact your regional office in your country.
8 - Maximum value with CBkit_Ins_3 for VCB25_LD1/LD3 or CBkit_Shell25_1 for VCB25_Shell2. Not included in the delivery package.
9 - Up to an installation altitude of 1000 m above sea level. Above 1000m, the external insulation measurement of the ISM must be increased by the atmospheric
correction factor Ka according to IEC 62271-1 compared to the insulation measurement at sea level. The maximum allowed altitude is 2000 m above sea level.
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DRAW-OUT UNITS

Magvatech VCBs are also available in a

withdrawable execution. Complete with the
rack-in cassette, guide-arms, tulip contacts and
misoperation protection interlocks, withdrawable
Magvatech VCBs are perfectly suited for newly
designed and manufactured switchgear and
retrofit projects.

Contrast Draw-out solution allows to create visible

disconnection of bus bars from incomer feeder
or outgoing feeder from bus bars that provides
safety for service personnel.

VCB MD based draw-out unit can be closed

without auxiliary power supply without the need
of accessing high voltage compartment. To do
this, switchgear operator shall connect a manual
generator device included in a package to the
control module in low-voltage compartment,
manually charge the control module and close
the circuit breaker.

The need for opening high voltage compartment

doors and thus violating switchgear IAC
classification is completely avoided when
traditional draw-out breakers require that in
case of auxiliary power supply loss, manual
spring charging is performed in the high-voltage
compartment, which subjects switchgear
operators to significant injury or death risks.

Design of the draw-out unit allows visible air gap

and closed shutters to be observed through
switchgear inspection window when draw-out
circuit breaker is in disconnected position to
provide even more personnel safety.

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TECHNICAL PARAMETERS
OF WITHDRAWABLE TYPE VCB
VCB15 VCB25
PARAMETER
LD8_16D MD1_16D HD1_16D SHELL2_16D

RATED DATA

Rated voltage (Ur) 17.5 kV 17.5 kV 17.5 kV 24 kV

630 A
Rated normal current (Ir) 800 A 1250 A 2500 A 1) 3150 A 2500 A
1250 A

Rated power frequency withstand voltage (Ud) 38 (42) kV 2) 38 (42) kV 2) 38 (42) kV 2) 50 (60) kV 2)

Rated lightning impulse withstand voltage (peak) (Up) 95 kV 95 kV 95 kV 125 kV

Rated short-circuit breaking current (Isc) 25 kA 3)

31.5 kA 4)
31.5 kA 4)
25 kA 3)

Rated peak withstand current (Ip) 65 kA 82 kA 82 kA 65 kA

Rated short-time withstand current (Ik) 25 kA 31.5 kA 31.5 kA 25 kA

Rated duration of short circuit (tk) 4s

Rated frequency (fr) 50/60 Hz

SWITCHING PERFORMANCE

Mechanical life (CO-cycles) 30,000

Operating cycles, rated short-circuit breaking current 50

Closing time ≤ 60 ms 5)

Opening time ≤ 35 ms 5)

Break time ≤ 45 ms 5)

Rated short-circuit breaking current operating sequence O-0.3s-CO-15s-CO

GENERAL INFORMATION

Phase centre distance, mm 150 210 150 210 210/275 275 210/275 275

Terminal centre distance, mm 205 205 310 310

Lower terminal height, mm 260 260 280 325 345

Resistance of main circuit, µOhm ≤ 55 ≤ 31 ≤ 25 ≤ 20 ≤ 35 6) ≤ 22

Weight 70-81 kg 72-88 kg 128-165 kg 101-190 kg

Weight of single phase ISM - - - -

Temperature range -25°C … +55 °C

Altitude above sea level ≤ 1000 m 7)

Relative humidity in 24 hours ≤ 95 %

Relative humidity over 1 month ≤ 90 %

Degree of protection according to IEC 60529 IP 40

Type of driving mechanism Monostable magnetic actuator

Number of available auxiliary contacts of ISM 6 NO + 6 NC

Number of available auxiliary contacts of DOU 5 NO + 5 NC

1) The rating depends on the metal-enclosed switchgear ventilation. Temperature rise type test at 2500 A in Cradle was successfully passed in KEMA.
2) The information in brackets refers to the national Chinese standards GB1984-2003 at an installation altitude of 1000 m maximum.
3) At 34% DC component.
4) At 40% DC component.
5) Smaller timing on request.
6) ≤ 35 μOhm (for Ir 630 A); ≤ 30 μOhm (for Ir 1250 A).
7) Up to an installation altitude of 1000 m above sea level. Above 1000m, the external insulation measurement of the ISM must be increased by the atmospheric correc-
tion factor Ka according to IEC 62271-1 compared to the insulation measurement at sea level. The maximum allowed altitude is 2000 m above sea level.
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PARAMETERS

PARAMETER VALUE

CM REACTION TIMES

Preparation time for the operation of the CM after switching on the auxiliary power supply ≤ 15 s

Preparation time for the close operation of the CM after a previous close operation ≤ 10 s

Preparation time for the trip operation of the CM after switching on the auxiliary power supply ≤ 0.1 s

Trip capability after failure of the auxiliary power supply ≥ 60 s 1)

CM SUPPLY VOLTAGE

Rated range of supply voltage of CM_16_1(Par1_60.2_Par2Par3_Par4_Par5) 4) 24 V to 60 V DC

Rated range of supply voltage of CM_16_1(Par1_220.2_Par3_Par4_Par5) 4)

110 V to 220 V AC/DC

Operating range (80-120%) of CM_16_1(Par1_60.2_Par3_Par4_Par5) 4) 19 V to 72 V DC

Operating range (80-120%) of CM_16_1(Par1_220.2_Par3_Par4_Par5) 4)

85 V to 265 V AC/DC

POWER CONSUMPTION OF CM

Charging the close and trip capacitors of CM_16_1(Par1_60.2_Par3_Par4_Par5) 4) ≤ 25 W

Charging the close and trip capacitors of CM_16_1(Par1_220.2_Par3_Par4_Par5) 4)

≤ 42 W AC 2) ≤ 37 W DC

Permanent power consumption (standby) of CM_16_1(Par1_60.2_Par3_Par4_Par5) 4) ≤5W

Permanent power consumption (standby) of CM_16_1(Par1_220.2_Par3_Par4_Par5) 4) ≤ 7 W AC 3) ≤ 5 W DC

Inrush current of CM_16_1(Par1_60.2_Par3_Par4_Par5) 4)

with discharged capacitors ≤ 120 A

Inrush current of CM_16_1(Par1_220.2_Par3_Par4_Par5) 4)

with discharged capacitors ≤ 18 A

Inrush time constant of CM_16_1(Par1_60.2_Par3_Par4_Par5) 4) with discharged capacitors ≤ 0.5 ms

Inrush time constant of CM_16_1(Par1_220.2_Par3_Par4_Par5) 4) with discharged capacitors ≤ 4 ms

DESIGN, SWITCHING CAPACITY OF CM INBUILT RELAYS

Number of relays in CM 3

Number of available contacts for one relay 1 NO + 1 NC with common point

Rated voltage 240 V

Rated current AC 16 A

Maximum breaking power AC 4000 VA

Maximum switching current 250V DC 0.35 A

Maximum switching current 125V DC 0.45 A

Maximum switching current 48V DC 1.3 A

Maximum switching current 24V DC 12 A

Switching time 5 ms

«CLOSE» AND «TRIP» DRY CONTACTS INPUTS OF CM

Output voltage ≥ 30 V

Contacts closed current ≥ 50 mA

Steady state current ≥ 5 mA

GENERAL INFORMATION

Weight of CM 1 kg

Overall dimensions of CM (LxWxH) 165x190x45 mm

1) In case of Dry contacts “Close” and “Trip” are open.

2) At Cos j >0.66.
3) At Cos j >0.33.
4) More information on request.
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ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY (EMC)
APPLICABLE
PARAMETER RATED VALUE
STANDARD

ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY (EMC) REQUIREMENTS 1)

IEC 60255-26 8 kV contact

Electrostatic discharge
IEC 61000-4-2 15 kV air

80 MHz – 3 GHz
IEC 60255-26
Radiated EM feld Immunity Sweep & spot
IEC 61000-4-3
AM 1 kHz 80% 10 V/m

IEC 60255-26
Fast transient burst Immunity IEC62271-1 4 kV common mode
IEC 61000-4-4

IEC 60255-26 4 kV common mode

Surge Immunity
IEC 61000-4-5 2 kV differential mode

Conducted disturbance induced IEC 60255-26 150 kHz – 80 MHz

by Radio frequency fields IEC 61000-4-6 AM 1 kHz 80% 10 V

IEC 60255-26 100 A/m continuously

Power Frequency Magnetic Field
IEC 61000-4-8 1000 A/m 1 sec

Pulse Magnetic Field IEC 61000-4-9 1000 A/m

100 kHz Damped Oscillatory Magnetic Field IEC 61000-4-10 100 A/m

1 MHz damped oscillatory magnetic field IEC 61000-4-10 100 A/m

ΔU 30% 1 period
IEC 60255-26 ΔU 60% 50 periods
AC Voltage Dips and Interruptions
IEC 61000-4-11 ΔU 100% 5 periods
ΔU 100% 50 periods

IEC 60255-26 300 V common mode

Power Frequency Disturbance Voltage
IEC 61000-4-16 150 V differential mode 2)

IEC 60255-26
100 kHz and 1 MHz 2.5 kV common mode
IEC 62271-1
Damped Oscillatory Wave Immunity 1 kV differential mode
IEC 61000-4-18

IEC 60255-26 10% of Supply voltage,

Ripple on DC Power Supply
IEC 61000-4-27 100 Hz

ΔU 30% 2 sec
IEC 60255-26
ΔU 60% 2 sec
DC Voltage Dips and Interruptions IEC 62271-100
ΔU 100% 0.3 sec
IEC 61000-4-29
±20 % 10 sec

1) Cable from electronic relay to connector block should be shielded and the case grounded near the connector. The total length of unshielded wires from connector block
to CM WAGO connector should not exceed 200 mm. Electromagnetic compatibility requirements are not applicable for the CM USB port as this port is used only for CM
programming during production and not used under service conditions.
2) Test influence is not applicable for CM “Close” and “Trip” dry contacts.

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