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VacClad-W 27 kV arc-resistant metal-clad medium-voltage switchgear

VacClad-W arc-resistant switchgear is a metal-clad, medium-voltage switchgear designed to safely contain and redirect the thermal energy and blast from an arc fault should they occur, regardless of the originating location of the arc.  The 27 kV VacClad-W arc-resistant switchgear has a Type 2 rating with an arc flash boundary of zero offering enhanced safety.

VOLTAGE CLASS
up to 27 kV
CONTINUOUS CURRENT
up to 2000 A
INTERRUPT RATING
up to 40 kAIC

Core features

  • Certified arc-resistant Type 2 per IEEE C37.20.7
  • Compartmentalized, metal-clad design conforming to IEEE C37.20.2 and CSA C22.2 No. 31-14
  • Horizontal drawout circuit breakers and VT/CPT drawers
  • Provided with mechanical interlocks for proper operating sequence
  • Insulated bus conductors and connections throughout
  • Protection and metering as per customer’s specifications
  • Rated for indoor applications
  • CSA or CSA(US)  available for most ratings

Arc flash. Contained.

An arc flash explosion can release toxic fumes, thermal heat, sound waves and pressure. Arc-resistant equipment is designed to safely contain and redirect arc energy, no matter where the arc originated.

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Enhance worker safety

Remotely employ motorized racking to safely move breakers and auxiliary drawers from outside the arc flash boundary.  Learn more about MR2

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Specifications

Ratings

RATED MAXIMUM VOLTAGE
27 kV
CONTINUOUS CURRENT
1200 A  to 2700 A
INTERRUPT RATING
Up to 40 kA rms symmetrical
BASIC IMPULSE LEVEL (BIL)
27 kV class-125 kV peak

Standards

ANSI / IEEE STANDARD
C37.20.2 & C37.20.7 (Type 2)
CSA
C22.2 No. 31-14
THIRD PARTY APPROVAL/RECOGNITION
CSA, or CSA(US)  available for most ratings
SEISMIC QUALIFICATION
IBC, CBC

Enclosure

ACCESS
Front & rear required
INSULATING MEDIUM
Air
BUS INSULATION
Epoxy (fluidized bed)
BUS SUPPORTS
Glass polyester
ENCLOSURE TYPE
Indoor
INDOOR SECTION DIMENSIONS (TYPICAL)
42” w x 109” d x 130” h

Devices

SWITCHING DEVICE
Vacuum circuit breaker
DEVICE MOUNTING
Draw-out
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