
Features and detailed description
VFI switchgear
Eaton’s Cooper Power Systems VFI underground distribution
switchgear provides a simple, economical approach to protective
requirements for 5, 15, 25, and 35 kV underground systems.
The deadfront construction of VFI switchgear improves safety for
utility personnel and the general public. Inside, all terminations are
covered with insulating rubber that is grounded. All internal parts are
completely sealed in a steel tank to reduce maintenance and elimi-
nate the problems of moisture, dirt, and wildlife.
This fluid-insulated, sealed design offers an added advantage: an
unobtrusive, low-profile appearance.
VFI switchgear is versatile in its application. It is suited for
commercial/industrial and utility requirements.
Single-sided compact style VFI switchgear units are ideal for areas
where access is limited; such as next to a transformer, behind
a building, against a wall, or in a vault. The VFI vault-style unit is
suitable for indoor applications including commercial and industrial
electrical equipment rooms. 5- and 6-way units are ideal for large
retail complexes and campuses (military, university, industrial park)
with multiple loads.
For sustained reliability, Eaton’s Cooper Power Systems VFI
switchgear has 30 years of excellent field performance. The VFI
switchgear’s interrupting duty cycle is unmatched in the industry,
providing a full 232 interruptions per IEEE Std C37.60™-2003
standard (see Table 2).
Tri-Phase control
The Tri-Phase electronic control provides a flexible solution for time-
current-curve coordination. The Tri-Phase control offers over 100
minimum trip settings and an assortment of time-current curves.
With standard instantaneous trip and optional ground trip and
minimum response characteristics, the Tri-Phase control will satisfy
system protection and coordination needs. A wide selection of TCCs
and minimum trip settings make it easily adaptable to distribution
systems.
Figure 1. Compact single-sided units are available in vault and
pad-mounted styles.
Figure 2. VFI switchgear 6-way unit.
Table 1. Ratings for VFI Switchgear and Load-Break Switch*
Nominal Voltage 15 kV 15 kV 25 kV 35 kV
Maximum Design Voltage, kV 15.5 15.5 27.0 38.0
BIL, kV 95 95 125 150
1-minute Withstand Voltage (60 Hz), kV 35 35 60 70
Momentary Current, 10 cycles (sym.), kA 12.5 16.0 12.5 12.5
1-second Withstand Current (sym.), kA 12.5 16.0 12.5 12.5
Vacuum
Fault Interrupter
Continuous Current, (max.), A 600** 600** 600** 600
Interrupting Current (sym./asym.), kA 12.5/20.0 16/25.8 12.5/20.0 12.5/20.0
Making Current (sym.), kA 12.5 16.0 12.5 12.5
Cable Charging Interrupting Current, A 10.0 10.0 25.0 40.0
Load-Break Switch
Continuous Current, (max), A 600 600 600 600
Load Switching, A 600 600 600 600
Fault Making (sym./asym.), kA 12.5/20.0 16/25.8 12.5/20.0 12.5/20.0
* Continuous and short-circuit currents may be limited by ratings of selected bushings.
** 900 A and 1200 A continuous-current ratings are also available.
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Technical Data 285-10
Effective April 2014
VFI underground distribution switchgear
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