Kyle Type VCS-3 Vacuum Capacitor Switch • SF6-Free • Oil-Free • Maintenance-Free • Environmentally-Safe • Cycloaliphatic Encapsulated Vacuum Interrupters • Three-Phase Operation • 15.5 and 29.2 kV, 400 Amp Capacitive Switching • ANSI C37.66 Rated and Certified VCS-3 Description The Kyle® Type VCS-3 Vacuum Capacitor Switch is another in the complete line of capacitor switches from Cooper Power Systems. The VCS-3 is a threephase switch combining the proven NOVATM solid insulation system with technologically-advanced vacuum interrupters and an efficient magnetic actuator operating mechanism. VCS-3 Operation Reliable operation of the mechanism is assured by use of a magnetic actuator. Magnetic force provides faster, more efficient latching action than mechanical force. Magnetic latching utilizes fewer moving parts, resulting in less wear on mechanical components and yields latching force in excess of 136 kilograms (300 pounds), eliminating the need for closing/opening springs and mechanical latches. The lightweight VCS-3 switch is SF6 gas-free, oil-free, and maintenance-free; utilizing Kyle’s environmentally-friendly NOVA solid-insulation system. The switch is equipped with operating handles for manual close and open abilities, ensuring operational capabilities should control power be lost. And, to further simplify your VCS-3 application, the power required to operate the magnetic actuator is substantially less than solenoid-operated switches — just 25 Watts (150 Watts peak). Capacitor Bank Switching The versatile VCS-3 switch is designed for a wide range of inductive current and capacitive current switching applications. A variety of options and accessories makes applying the VCS-3 in your capacitor switching applications easy. For ordering information or additional product information, contact your Cooper Power Systems representative. NOVA Technology Kyle Type VCS-3 Vacuum Capacitor Switch VCS-3 Ratings Maximum Voltage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nominal Voltage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rated Basic Impulse Level (BIL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Radio Noise Limit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 Hz Withstand Dry, 1 minute . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Wet, 10 seconds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rated Continuous Current . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rated Capacitive Switching Capability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rated Loadbreak Capability, 10% to 100% Power Factor . . . . . Rated Asymmetrical Making Current, Peak . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rated Symmetrical Making Current, RMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Short Time Currents 0.5 second . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 seconds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 seconds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rated High Frequency Peak Transient Making Current . . . . . Rated Transient Inrush Frequency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Creepage Distance Terminal to Terminal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Terminal to Ground/Earth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mass/Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Minimum Mechanical Open/Close Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . Duty Cycle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Terminal Connectors 53,2 to 127,0mm2 (1/0 - 500 MCM) 15 kV 27 kV 15.5 kV 14.4 kV 110 kV 100 µV @ 9.4 kV 29.2 kV 24.9 kV 125 kV 100 µV @ 17.7 kV 50.0 kV 45.0 kV 400 A 400 A 400 A 31 kA 20 kA 60.0 kV 50.0 kV 400 A 400 A 400 A 31 kA 20 kA 13.5 kA 13.0 kA 12.5 kA 20 kA 4,000 Hz 13.5 kA 13.0 kA 12.5 kA 20 kA 4,000 Hz 719 mm (28.25 in) 630 mm (24.75 in) 70 kg (155 lbs) 10,000 Per ANSI C37.66 719 mm (28.25 in) 798 mm (31.5 in) 73 kg (160 lbs) 10,000 Per ANSI C37.66 D 140 (5.5) C C Dimensions A B C D VCS-3-15 730 mm 28.75 in 508 mm 20 in 394 mm 15.5 in 267 mm 10.5 in VCS-3-27 787 mm 31 in 572 mm 22.5 in 394 mm 15.5 in 267 mm 10.5 in A B 285 (11.25) 279 (11) 1000 (39.5) NOTE: All dimensions are mm (inches). Dimensions shown are approximate. The quality system at Cooper Power Systems Kyle Distribution Switchgear is ISO 9001 certified. ©2000 Cooper Industries, Inc. Kyle® is a registered trademark of Cooper Industries, Inc. NOVA™ is a trademark of Cooper Industries, Inc. Bulletin 95011 • April 2000 • Supersedes 3/00 P.O. Box 1640 Waukesha, WI 53187 www.cooperpower.com KTM 4/00