Eaton Vacuum Interruption（EVI）Technology Product Guide

Automotive
Powering
business
worldwide
Aerospace

Eaton delivers the power inside hundreds of products

that are answering the demands of today’s fast changing
world.
We help our customers worldwide manage the power
they need for buildings, aircraft, trucks, cars, machinery
and entire businesses. And we do it in a way that
consumes fewer resources.

Next generation Powering Greener Buildings

Truck transportation and Businesses
Eaton is driving the Eaton’s Electrical Group is
development of new a leading provider of power
technologies – from hybrid quality, distribution and control
drivetrains and emission control solutions that increase energy
systems to advanced engine efficiency and improve power
components – that reduce fuel quality, safety and reliability.
consumption and emissions in Our solutions offer a growing
trucks and cars. portfolio of “green” products
and services, such as energy
Higher expectations audits and real-time energy
consumption monitoring.
We continue to expand our
Eaton’s Uninterruptible Power
Hydraulics aerospace solutions and
Supplies (UPS), variable-speed
services to meet the needs
drives and lighting controls help
of new aviation platforms,
conserve energy and increase
including the high-flying light jet
efficiency.
and very light jet markets.

Building on our strengths

Our hydraulics business
combines localized service
and support with an innovative
portfolio of fluid power
solutions to answer the needs
of global infrastructure projects,
Electrical including locks, canals and
dams.

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MV Switchgear Technology
is in our DNA

Eaton Corporation is a worldwide leader in the

design, manufacture, and sale of safe, reliable
and high-performance medium voltage power
distribution equipment in accordance with IEC,
GB and ANSI standards.

Complete Global Medium Voltage Switchgear Solutions

Eaton, a premier leader in designing and manufacturing power
distribution and protection equipment in the electrical industry,
offers a comprehensive range of medium voltage (MV) solutions
to meet the needs of virtually every application. From products
that feature cutting-edge design that allow for easy access,
maintenance and space savings, to arc-resistant products that
enhance safety, Eaton’s medium voltage solutions provide a
variety of products for every need. Additionally, Eaton’s global
service network provides maximum customer support in all
regions of the world.

As one of the few completely vertically integrated and diversified

industrial manufacturers in the world, Eaton designs not only MV
assemblies, but also the key components that comprise the MV
solutions – from steel housing and circuit breaker compartments
to vacuum interrupters, circuit breakers, bus systems and fuses.

Eaton’s MV heritage, strengthened by acquisitions such as

Westinghouse DCBU, Cutler Hammer, MEM and Holec, has
resulted in breakthrough MV technologies and numerous
international patents over the years.

Integral to Eaton’s complete electrical PowerChain Solutions

– which help businesses increase reliability, efficiency and
safety – Eaton’s medium voltage equipment meets all applicable
standards and certifications such as IEC, NEMA / ANSI, GB, UL,
IEEE, KEMA and CSA.

When it comes to medium voltage solutions, you can trust the

one name with a long history of proven performance: Eaton.

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Eaton vacuum interrupters An ideal protection and Results of years’ innova- Years of innovation and
(EVIs) are at the heart of switching solution tion, an ideal solution experience
escalating growth in the
Medium voltage power The solution starts with the Global innovation can only be
worldwide demand for
switching is one demanding customer’s needs at the center, achieved through long-term
electricity. application in today’s green driven by decades of American commitment to the customer’s
world. Continuous current and ingenuity in vacuum interruption total product life-cycle. Eaton
World demand for electricity is interruption requirements invention, expanded by years promotes application-oriented
escalating with the use of more continue to increase as lower of European attention to detail sales relationships, confidential
efficient medium voltage power impedance systems are in design for today’s green R&D partnerships, responsive
distribution systems. Utilities deployed. Packaging volumes environment. These facets, testing and certification support
are pursuing higher power and cooling capabilities continue coupled with quality improve- of customer’s products. In
generation systems using fossil, to decrease due to site space ments made by U.S. and addition to aftermarket technical
nuclear, hydro and wind power constraints. The challenge is at Chinese manufacturing and consulting services, Eaton
to supply an increasing number the core of every switchgear, operations, has created an ideal pays attention to the details that
of transmission networks ring main unit, pad mount unit, solution—a product that deliver the ideal product
internationally. Network circuit breaker, recloser, tap custom-fits the customer’s solution for a problem applica-
substations are distributing changer, contactor and switch. application and competitively tion, ultimately resulting in the
power to a greater number of The ideal solution is an interrupts greater power with optimization of your product
consumers regionally. Power environmentally friendly less wear and maintenance design investments.
consumers are insisting on medium voltage interrupter, over its life-cycle. This solution
environmentally friendly capable of reliably switching requires innovation that
protection equipment and high stress currents robustly, leverages expertise in IEEET,
switchgear compact enough to without the need for unreliable EN, ULT/CSAT, IEC and
fit within site space constraints. cooling or ventilation systems. GB/JB/DL vacuum interruption
Improving power reliability is a requirements and applications.
growing requirement for
medium voltage protection and
switching equipment manufac-
turers as critical power
consumption continues to
grow.

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E = Eaton
2006 EVI evolution W = Westinghouse
H = Holec

2005 (E) Created an 80 kA VI

2004 (E) VI successfully tested at KEMA Powertest lab in

Generator protection with up to Chalfont, PA

75kA breaking current 2003 (E) Designed a 63 kA VI successfully tested at 5000A VI

2003 (E) Acquisition of Holec® and its technology

While growing as the world
leader of vacuum interrupter 2002 (E) Built VI manufacturing plant in Suzhou, China
technology, Eaton has taken the
values and technology from 2002 (E) VIs used for 15 and 38 kV auxiliary circuit breakers at
acquisitions and combined CESI test lab in Milano, Italy
those with organic development 2001 (E) Developed generator breaker VI
to create one vertically 1999 (E) Introduced wave ceramic VIs for China market
integrated business. Utilizing
3-D solid modeling, finite
element analysis and two 1995 (E) Implemented a dedicated VI contactor line
high-power test labs, Eaton is 1992 (E) Awarded by Westinghouse DCBU* Tech*(PD and
able to create many of the Control BU)
highest interrupting applications 1988 (W) Pioneered 40 kA AMF VI
with the smallest envelopes in 1986 (W) Launched 38 kV AMF VI
the industry. 2000 1985 (W) Started producing contactors 1.5 kV 320A
1982 (H) First encapsulated VI assembly certified

1990
1977 (W) Developed 72 kV VI
1975 (H) VI commercial sales started by Holec
Continued investment in research and development contributes 1970 (H) Engineered an LBS for 15 kV
to Eaton’s small-size vacuum interrupter. 1980 1970 (W) Designed initial AMF contact structure
1968 (W) Pioneered Cu-Cr contact material
Size reduction of 15 kV, 12 kA function 1968 (W) Created a VI for recloser applications
8 1967 (W) Shipped first commercially produced VIs for medium
1970
voltage
6 1965 (W) Originated batch manufacturing process for VIs
Diameter (Inches)

1960 (H) Vacuum technology research started by Holec

4 1960
1940 1940 (W) Developed long life vacuum technology
2
1930 1930 (W) Initiated the first research on vacuum arc
0
1967 1972 1982 1987 1992 2006

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For your VI investment, Eaton has the answer

Eaton has combined more than 100 years of vacuuming technology and design investments by
Westinghouse, Cutler-Hammer and Holec, to deliver an environmentally ideal vacuum interrupter
solution for your targeted applications. EVIs are available in a wide range of ratings backed by a broad
list of capabilities:
• High AC currents and voltages • Complete sales and support services
• Rapid prototyping • Partnership for R&D services
• Compact VI volume • Manufacturing economies of scale
• Negligible erosion and wear • Product test labs and support services
• Dielectric encapsulation • Global, regional and local availability
• Mechanism assistance • Application consultation
• Custom-specific designs

With Eaton EVIs, the answer is “always yes”

Eaton has what you need from an investment partner: custom- designed leading technology, product
innovation partnership, product pre-qualification certification, responsive just-in-time manufacturing and
shipping, and aftermarket emergency and life-cycle support. With EVIs, you are not just buying a
VI—you are teaming with a global partner to help optimize returns on your investment, from the time
you begin your product design to aftermarket support following the commissioning of your
customer’s end application.

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With Eaton’s EVIs, say goodbye to VI supplier problems

You will never know if you are working with the right partner until something goes wrong— your
customers pull-in their orders, you need to expedite partial shipments to a critical job, your customers
demand additional tests at the last minute. That is when you can count on the global presence of
Eaton to go to great lengths to protect your investment. We have kept customers coming back
across the life-cycle of their products for more than 40 years。

Solid Butt design Axial Magnetic AMF Design A perfect fit for many applications
Spiral TMF Design Horseshoe Design
Eaton has the broadest product offering in the industry with vacuum interrupters for
application in:

• Load break switches • Ring main / pad mount units

• Motor contactors • Specialized DC applications
• Circuit breakers • Generator breakers
• Reclosers • Distribution circuit breakers
• Transportation breakers • Medium voltage switchgear

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State-of-the-art testing facilities to protect your design investment

Through the use of Eaton’s two Eaton’s production units Some of the distinguishing • Solid dielectric encapsulation
high-power test labs, a undergo quality assurance design features are: • Customer-specific terminal
single-phase development lab in inspections throughout every designs
the United States and a critical aspect of the manufac-
• Features for ease of
three-phase, KEMA-certified lab turing process. A team of
assembly
in Europe, Eaton is able to scientists and design engineers
systematically test new designs creates VIs to meet customer’s • Custom internal and external
prior to certification by the end specifications, many of which threads
user. Every new design is push the limits of industry • Anti-twist bushings
stringently life tested to ensure standards.
switching life, as well as
interruption ability.

Eaton’s VI Sizes Available from 25 mm to 182 mm in Diameter

Description Units Contactor Load Break Switch Circuit Breaker Recloser Generator Breaker

Voltage Ratings at Rated Contact Stroke

Rated maximum line-to-line voltage (50/60 Hz) Kilovolts 1.5 - 15 4.76 - 38 4.76 - 72 12 - 40.5 12 - 15
Rated continuous current Amperes 150 - 1400 200 - 1250 630 - 4000 200 - 1250 2000 - 6300
Rated short-circuit current (symmetrical) kA 1.5 - 12 4.4 - 2 12.5 - 80 6 - 20 50 - 75

Mechanical Requirements/Data
Contact stroke mm 2-6 4.75 - 9.5 8 - 30 9 - 12 8 - 10
Opening speed, average to 75% of rated stroke m/second 0.25 - 0.61 0.46 - 1.1 1 - 2.3 1 - 1.5 1 - 1.5
Closing speed, average of last 33% of rated stroke m/second 0.2 - 0.3 0.27 - 0.91 0.75 - 1.5 0.75 - 1 0.75 - 1

Life
Mechanical life at required con tact stroke and operating speeds Operations 500,000 - 2,500,000 1 0,000 - 50,000 5,000 - 30,000 10,000 10,000
Electrical life at rated current Operations 600,000 - 1,000,000 1 0.000 - 50,000 5,000 - 30,000 10,000 10,000
Contact erosion limit mm 2 3 3 3 3

Worldwide Vacuum Interrupter Trends for 3-40.5 kV Applications

90%
80%
70%
60%
Vacuum
50%
SF6
40% Oil
30% Air
20%
10%
0%
1980 1990 2000 2020

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Factories and R&D centers

Customer Service Centers

Eaton’s Sales Offices

Eaton’s EVIs: Commitment to quality, performance tested to the world’s standards

The greatest advantage in the To meet IEEE, EN, UL/CSA, IEC A dielectric withstand, as well The true test of Eaton’s product
use of an EVI in medium and GB/JB/DL standards, EVIs as a vacuum assurance test, is range is conducted day after
voltage distribution switchgear are manufactured in ISOT-9001 performed on every interrupter day, year after year in the field.
is its compact size. A vacuum certified and ISO-14001, created. In addition to the With well over 3 million EVIs in
dielectric allows contacts to be certified facilities under strict testing process, Eaton also service around the world,
arranged closer together, so quality procedures. Each EVI is incorporates a sequential bar customers testify that the EVI is
circuit interruptions can be tested throughout the manufac- code that allows us to track one of the most critical and
designed in a smaller envelope. turing process and once again material lots, as well as the reliable components in their end
before packaging. operators involved with building product.
each interrupter in a database.

Axial Magnetic Field (AMF) Design

VI used for wind power generation Medium voltage switch with VI in display

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Type: WL-35119BW
ELECTRICAL DATA

Rated Frequency 50/60 Hz

Rated Maximum Line-to-Line Voltage 12 rms kV

Rated Power Frequency Withstand Voltage 42 rms kV

Rated Impulse Withstand Voltage 75 crest kV

Rated Normal Current 1250 rms A

Contact Resistance <20 µΩ

Rated Short Circuit breaking Current (Symmetrical) 25 rms kA

Rated Short-Circuit Breaking Current-Percentage DC. 50%

Rated Short-Circuit Making Current 63 peak kA

Rated Short-time Withstand Current 25 kA

Rated Duration of Short-Circuit 4 s

Rated Peak Withstand Current 63 kA

Rated Cable-Charging Breaking Current 31.5 A

Electrical Life at Rated Short-Circuit Breaking Current 50 次

MECHANICAL DATA

Interrupter Weight 2.2 kg

Moving Part Weight 0.7 kg

Contact Force from Atmospheric Pressure 159 N

Contact Stroke 8±1 mm

Opening Speed, Average to 75% of Rated Stroke 1.0-1.4 m/s

Overtravel during Opening, Max 1.5 mm

Closing Speed, Average of Last 33% of Rated Stroke 0.7-1.0 m/s

Contact Bounce Duration, Max 2 ms

Added Force for Short-Circuit Current (Min.) 1990 N

Mechanical Life: 10,000 operations

Contact Erosion Limit 3 mm

Electrical Life under rated current 10,000 operations

NOTE 1:THIS DEVICE HAS BEEN PREQUALIFIED BY TESTS ON A SYNTHETIC CIRCUIT.

NOTE 2:THESE RATINGS MUST BE FULLY VERIFIED BY CUSTOMER TEST.

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Type: WL-35760W
ELECTRICAL DATA

Rated Frequency 50/60 Hz

Rated Maximum Line-to-Line Voltage 12 rms kV

Rated Power Frequency Withstand Voltage 42 rms kV

Rated Impulse Withstand Voltage 75 crest kV

Rated Normal Current 2000 rms A

Contact Resistance <12 µΩ

Rated Short Circuit breaking Current (Symmetrical) 31.5 rms kA

Rated Short-Circuit Breaking Current-Percentage DC. 50%

Rated Short-Circuit Making Current 79 peak kA

Rated Duration of Short-Circuit 4 s

Rated Capacitor Switching

Isolated Bank 1200 rms A

Back to Back Bank 1200 rms A

With Inrush current 15 peak kA

And Inrush frequency 2000 Hz

MECHANICAL DATA

Interrupter Weight 5.7 kg

Moving Part Weight 1.2 kg
Contact Force from Atmospheric Pressure 168 N
Contact Stroke 9±1 mm
Opening Speed, Average to 75% of Rated Stroke 1.0-1.3 m/s
Overtravel during Opening, Max 3 mm
Closing Speed, Average of Last 33% of Rated Stroke 0.7-1.0 m/s
Contact Bounce Duration, Max 2 ms
Added Force for Short-Circuit Current (Min.) 3060 N
Mechanical Life: 30,000 operations
Contact Erosion Limit 3 mm
Electrical Life under rated current 20,000 operations
NOTE 1:THIS DEVICE HAS BEEN PREQUALIFIED BY TESTS ON A SYNTHETIC CIRCUIT.
NOTE 2:THESE RATINGS MUST BE FULLY VERIFIED BY CUSTOMER TEST.

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Type: WL-35761W
ELECTRICAL DATA

Rated Frequency 50/60 Hz

Rated Maximum Line-to-Line Voltage 12 rms kV

Rated Power Frequency Withstand Voltage 42 rms kV

Rated Impulse Withstand Voltage 75 crest kV

Rated Normal Current 3150(4000*) rms A

Contact Resistance <10 µΩ

Rated Short Circuit breaking Current (Symmetrical) 40 rms kA

Rated Short-Circuit Breaking Current-Percentage DC. 50%

Rated Short-Circuit Making Current 100 peak kA

Rated Duration of Short-Circuit 4 s

MECHANICAL DATA

Interrupter Weight 8.4 kg

Moving Part Weight 2.1 kg

Contact Force from Atmospheric Pressure 250 N

Contact Stroke 8±1 mm

Opening Speed, Average to 75% of Rated Stroke 1.0-1.3 m/s

Overtravel during Opening, Max 3 mm

Closing Speed, Average of Last 33% of Rated Stroke 0.7-1.0 m/s

Contact Bounce Duration, Max 2 ms

Added Force for Short-Circuit Current (Min.) 4100 N

Mechanical Life: 50,000 operations

Contact Erosion Limit 3 mm

NOTE 1:THIS DEVICE HAS BEEN PREQUALIFIED BY TESTS ON A SYNTHETIC CIRCUIT.

NOTE 2:THESE RATINGS MUST BE FULLY VERIFIED BY CUSTOMER TEST.
* It must be forced cooling when the rated current reach 4000A.

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Type: WL-35964W
ELECTRICAL DATA

Rated Frequency 50/60 Hz

Rated Maximum Line-to-Line Voltage 12 rms kV

Rated Power Frequency Withstand Voltage 42 rms kV

Rated Impulse Withstand Voltage 75 crest kV

Rated Normal Current 3150(4000*) rms A

Contact Resistance <10 µΩ

Rated Short Circuit breaking Current (Symmetrical) 50 rms kA

Rated Short-Circuit Breaking Current-Percentage DC. 50%

Rated Short-Circuit Making Current 125 peak kA

Rated Duration of Short-Circuit 4 s

MECHANICAL DATA

Interrupter Weight 7.3 kg

Moving Part Weight 2.2 kg

Contact Force from Atmospheric Pressure 243 N

Contact Stroke 8±1 mm

Opening Speed, Average to 75% of Rated Stroke 1.0-1.3 m/s

Overtravel during Opening, Max 1.5 mm

Closing Speed, Average of Last 33% of Rated Stroke 0.7-1.2 m/s

Contact Bounce Duration, Max 2 ms

Added Force for Short-Circuit Current (Min.) 5800 N

Mechanical Life: 10,000 operations

Contact Erosion Limit 3 mm

NOTE 1:THIS DEVICE HAS BEEN PREQUALIFIED BY TESTS ON A SYNTHETIC CIRCUIT.

NOTE 2:THESE RATINGS MUST BE FULLY VERIFIED BY CUSTOMER TEST.
* It must be forced cooling when the rated current reach 4000A.

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Type: WL-35865W
ELECTRICAL DATA

Rated Frequency 50/60 Hz

Rated Maximum Line-to-Line Voltage 40.5 rms kV

Rated Power Frequency Withstand Voltage 95 rms kV

Rated Impulse Withstand Voltage 185 crest kV

Rated Normal Current 1250 rms A

Contact Resistance <34 µΩ

Rated Short Circuit breaking Current (Symmetrical) 25 rms kA

Rated Short-Circuit Breaking Current-Percentage DC. 50%

Rated Short-Circuit Making Current 62.5 peak kA

Rated Duration of Short-Circuit 4 s

MECHANICAL DATA

Interrupter Weight 9.5 kg

Moving Part Weight 1.6 kg

Contact Force from Atmospheric Pressure 168 N

Contact Stroke 18-20 mm

Opening Speed, Average to 75% of Rated Stroke 1.0-1.5 m/s

Overtravel during Opening, Max 2 mm

Closing Speed, Average of Last 33% of Rated Stroke 0.7-1.0 m/s

Contact Bounce Duration, Max 2 ms

Added Force for Short-Circuit Current (Min.) 2000 N

Mechanical Life: 10,000 operations

Contact Erosion Limit 3 mm

NOTE 1:THIS DEVICE HAS BEEN PREQUALIFIED BY TESTS ON A SYNTHETIC CIRCUIT.

NOTE 2:THESE RATINGS MUST BE FULLY VERIFIED BY CUSTOMER TEST.

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Type: WL-35728W
ELECTRICAL DATA

Rated Frequency 50/60 Hz

Rated Maximum Line-to-Line Voltage 40.5 rms kV
Rated Power Frequency Withstand Voltage 95 rms kV
Rated Impulse Withstand Voltage 185 crest kV
Rated Normal Current 2000 rms A
Contact Resistance <25 μΩ
Rated Short Circuit breaking Current (Symmetrical) 31.5 rms kA
Rated Short-Circuit Breaking Current-Percentage DC. 50%
Rated Short-Circuit Making Current 80 peak kA
Rated Duration of Short-Circuit 4 s

MECHANICAL DATA

Interrupter Weight 10.5 kg

Moving Part Weight 2.9 kg
Contact Force from Atmospheric Pressure 248 N
Contact Stroke 18-20 mm
Opening Speed, Average to 75% of Rated Stroke 1.6-2.0 m/s
Overtravel during Opening, Max 2 mm
Closing Speed, Average of Last 33% of Rated Stroke 0.7-1.0 m/s
Contact Bounce Duration, Max 2 ms
Added Force for Short-Circuit Current (Min.) 3200 N
Mechanical Life: 10,000 operations
Contact Erosion Limit 3 mm

NOTE 1:THIS DEVICE HAS BEEN PREQUALIFIED BY TESTS ON A SYNTHETIC CIRCUIT.

NOTE 2:THESE RATINGS MUST BE FULLY VERIFIED BY CUSTOMER TEST.

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Type: WL-39356
ELECTRICAL DATA

Rated Frequency 50/60 Hz

Rated Maximum Line-to-Line Voltage 12 rms kV

Rated Power Frequency Withstand Voltage 42 rms kV

Rated Impulse Withstand Voltage 75 crest kV

Rated Normal Current 3150 rms A

Contact Resistance <12 µΩ

Rated Short Circuit breaking Current (Symmetrical) 40 rms kA

Rated Short-Time Withstand Current 40 rms kA

Rated Short-Time Withstand Current 102 peak kA

Rated Short-Circuit Breaking Current-Percentage DC. 40%

Rated Short-Circuit Making Current 102 peak kA

Rated Duration of Short-Circuit 4 s

Rated Capacitor Switching C2

MECHANICAL DATA

Interrupter Weight 7.4 kg

Moving Part Weight 2.4 kg

Contact Force from Atmospheric Pressure 210 N

Contact Stroke 8.5±0.5 mm

Opening Speed, Average to 75% of Rated Stroke 1.1-1.3 m/s

Overtravel during Opening, Max 1 mm

Maximum Allowed Rebounce During Opening 2 mm

Closing Speed, Average of Last 25% of Rated Stroke 0.9-1.1 m/s

Contact Bounce Duration, Max 2 ms

Added Force for Short-Circuit Current (Min.) 4400 N

Mechanical Life: 30,000 operations

Contact Erosion Limit 2 mm

Shelf Life (estimated) >30 years

NOTE 1:THIS DEVICE HAS BEEN PREQUALIFIED BY TESTS ON A SYNTHETIC CIRCUIT.

NOTE 2:THESE RATINGS MUST BE FULLY VERIFIED BY CUSTOMER TEST.

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Type: WL-39356
ELECTRICAL DATA

Rated Frequency 50/60 Hz

Rated Maximum Line-to-Line Voltage 24 rms kV

Rated Power Frequency Withstand Voltage 50 rms kV

Rated Impulse Withstand Voltage 125 crest kV

Rated Normal Current 3150 rms A

Contact Resistance <12 µΩ

Rated Short Circuit breaking Current (Symmetrical) 31.5 rms kA

Rated Short-Time Withstand Current 31.5 rms kA

Rated Short-Time Withstand Current 80 peak kA

Rated Short-Circuit Breaking Current-Percentage DC. 35%

Rated Short-Circuit Making Current 80 peak kA

Rated Duration of Short-Circuit 4 s

Rated Capacitor Switching C2

MECHANICAL DATA

Interrupter Weight 7.4 kg

Moving Part Weight 2.4 kg

Contact Force from Atmospheric Pressure 210 N

Contact Stroke 9.5±0.5 mm

Opening Speed, Average to 75% of Rated Stroke 1.1-1.3 m/s

Overtravel during Opening, Max 1 mm

Maximum Allowed Rebounce During Opening 2 mm

Closing Speed, Average of Last 25% of Rated Stroke 0.9-1.1 m/s

Contact Bounce Duration, Max 2 ms

Added Force for Short-Circuit Current (Min.) 2800 N

Mechanical Life: 30,000 operations

Contact Erosion Limit 2 mm

Shelf Life (estimated) >30 years

NOTE 1:THIS DEVICE HAS BEEN PREQUALIFIED BY TESTS ON A SYNTHETIC CIRCUIT.

NOTE 2:THESE RATINGS MUST BE FULLY VERIFIED BY CUSTOMER TEST.

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Type: WL-39418
ELECTRICAL DATA

Rated Frequency 50/60 Hz

Rated Maximum Line-to-Line Voltage 12 rms kV

Rated Power Frequency Withstand Voltage 42 rms kV

Rated Impulse Withstand Voltage 75 crest kV

Rated Normal Current 3150 rms A

Contact Resistance <12 µΩ

Rated Short Circuit breaking Current (Symmetrical) 50 rms kA

Rated Short-Time Withstand Current 50 rms kA

Rated Short-Time Withstand Current 127.5 peak kA

Rated Short-Circuit Breaking Current-Percentage DC. 40%

Rated Short-Circuit Making Current 127.5 peak kA

Rated Duration of Short-Circuit 4 s

Rated Capacitor Switching C2

MECHANICAL DATA

Interrupter Weight 9 kg

Moving Part Weight 3 kg

Contact Force from Atmospheric Pressure 210 N

Contact Stroke 8.5±0.5 mm

Opening Speed, Average to 75% of Rated Stroke 1.1-1.3 m/s

Overtravel during Opening, Max 1 mm

Maximum Allowed Rebounce During Opening 2 mm

Closing Speed, Average of Last 25% of Rated Stroke 0.9-1.1 m/s

Contact Bounce Duration, Max 2 ms

Added Force for Short-Circuit Current (Min.) 6100 N

Mechanical Life: 30,000 operations

Contact Erosion Limit 2 mm

Shelf Life (estimated) >30 years

NOTE 1:THIS DEVICE HAS BEEN PREQUALIFIED BY TESTS ON A SYNTHETIC CIRCUIT.

NOTE 2:THESE RATINGS MUST BE FULLY VERIFIED BY CUSTOMER TEST.

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Type: WL-39418
ELECTRICAL DATA

Rated Frequency 50/60 Hz

Rated Maximum Line-to-Line Voltage 24 rms kV

Rated Power Frequency Withstand Voltage 50 rms kV

Rated Impulse Withstand Voltage 125 crest kV

Rated Normal Current 3150 rms A

Contact Resistance <12 µΩ

Rated Short Circuit breaking Current (Symmetrical) 40 rms kA

Rated Short-Time Withstand Current 40 rms kA

Rated Short-Time Withstand Current 100 peak kA

Rated Short-Circuit Breaking Current-Percentage DC. 35%

Rated Short-Circuit Making Current 100 peak kA

Rated Duration of Short-Circuit 4 s

Rated Capacitor Switching C2

MECHANICAL DATA

Interrupter Weight 9 kg

Moving Part Weight 3 kg

Contact Force from Atmospheric Pressure 210 N

Contact Stroke 9.5±0.5 mm

Opening Speed, Average to 75% of Rated Stroke 1.1-1.3 m/s

Overtravel during Opening, Max 1 mm

Maximum Allowed Rebounce During Opening 2 mm

Closing Speed, Average of Last 25% of Rated Stroke 0.9-1.1 m/s

Contact Bounce Duration, Max 2 ms

Added Force for Short-Circuit Current (Min.) 4400 N

Mechanical Life: 10,000 operations

Contact Erosion Limit 2 mm

Shelf Life (estimated) >30 years

NOTE 1:THIS DEVICE HAS BEEN PREQUALIFIED BY TESTS ON A SYNTHETIC CIRCUIT.

NOTE 2:THESE RATINGS MUST BE FULLY VERIFIED BY CUSTOMER TEST.

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Type: WL-39452
ELECTRICAL DATA

Rated Frequency 50/60 Hz

Rated Maximum Line-to-Line Voltage 40.5 rms kV

Rated Power Frequency Withstand Voltage 95 rms kV

Rated Impulse Withstand Voltage 185 crest kV

Rated Normal Current 2000 rms A

Contact Resistance <12 µΩ

Rated Short Circuit breaking Current (Symmetrical) 31.5 rms kA

Rated Short-Time Withstand Current 31.5 rms kA

Rated Short-Time Withstand Current 80 peak kA

Rated Short-Circuit Breaking Current-Percentage DC. 40%

Rated Short-Circuit Making Current 80 peak kA

Rated Duration of Short-Circuit 4 s

Rated Capacitor Switching C2

MECHANICAL DATA

Interrupter Weight 10 kg

Moving Part Weight 3 kg

Contact Force from Atmospheric Pressure 330 N

Contact Stroke 14.5±0.5 mm

Opening Speed, Average to 75% of Rated Stroke 1.5-1.7 m/s

Overtravel during Opening, Max 2 mm

Maximum Allowed Rebounce During Opening 2 mm

Closing Speed, Average of Last 25% of Rated Stroke 1.2-1.4 m/s

Contact Bounce Duration, Max 2 ms

Added Force for Short-Circuit Current (Min.) 2900 N

Mechanical Life: 10,000 operations

Contact Erosion Limit 2 mm

Shelf Life (estimated) >30 years

NOTE 1:THIS DEVICE HAS BEEN PREQUALIFIED BY TESTS ON A SYNTHETIC CIRCUIT.

NOTE 2:THESE RATINGS MUST BE FULLY VERIFIED BY CUSTOMER TEST.

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Type: WL-39939
ELECTRICAL DATA

Rated Frequency 50/60 Hz

Rated Maximum Line-to-Line Voltage 12 rms kV
Rated Power Frequency Withstand Voltage 42 rms kV
Rated Impulse Withstand Voltage 75 crest kV
Rated Normal Current 2000 rms A
Contact Resistance <12 μΩ
Rated Short Circuit breaking Current (Symmetrical) 31.5 rms kA
Rated Short-Time Withstand Current 31.5 rms kA
Rated Short-Time Withstand Current 80 peak kA
Rated Short-Circuit Breaking Current-Percentage DC. 40%
Rated Short-Circuit Making Current 80 peak kA
Rated Duration of Short-Circuit 4 s
Rated Capacitor Switching C2

MECHANICAL DATA

Interrupter Weight 3.5 kg

Moving Part Weight 0.9 kg
Contact Force from Atmospheric Pressure 140 N
Contact Stroke 8.5±0.5 mm
Opening Speed, Average to 75% of Rated Stroke 1.1-1.3 m/s
Overtravel during Opening, Max 1 mm
Maximum Allowed Rebounce During Opening 2 mm
Closing Speed, Average of Last 25% of Rated Stroke 0.9-1.1 m/s
Contact Bounce Duration, Max 2 ms
Added Force for Short-Circuit Current (Min.) 3100 N
Mechanical Life: 30,000 operations
Contact Erosion Limit 2 mm
Shelf Life (estimated) >30 years

NOTE 1:THIS DEVICE HAS BEEN PREQUALIFIED BY TESTS ON A SYNTHETIC CIRCUIT.

NOTE 2:THESE RATINGS MUST BE FULLY VERIFIED BY CUSTOMER TEST.

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Type: WL-39939
ELECTRICAL DATA

Rated Frequency 50/60 Hz

Rated Maximum Line-to-Line Voltage 24 rms kV

Rated Power Frequency Withstand Voltage 50 rms kV

Rated Impulse Withstand Voltage 125 crest kV

Rated Normal Current 2000 rms A

Contact Resistance <12 µΩ

Rated Short Circuit breaking Current (Symmetrical) 25 rms kA

Rated Short-Time Withstand Current 25 rms kA

Rated Short-Time Withstand Current 63 peak kA

Rated Short-Circuit Breaking Current-Percentage DC. 35%

Rated Short-Circuit Making Current 63 peak kA

Rated Duration of Short-Circuit 4 s

Rated Capacitor Switching C2

MECHANICAL DATA

Interrupter Weight 3.5 kg

Moving Part Weight 0.9 kg

Contact Force from Atmospheric Pressure 140 N

Contact Stroke 9.5±0.5 mm

Opening Speed, Average to 75% of Rated Stroke 1.1-1.3 m/s

Overtravel during Opening, Max 1 mm

Maximum Allowed Rebounce During Opening 2 mm

Closing Speed, Average of Last 25% of Rated Stroke 0.9-1.1 m/s

Contact Bounce Duration, Max 2 ms

Added Force for Short-Circuit Current (Min.) 2200 N

Mechanical Life: 30,000 operations

Contact Erosion Limit 2 mm

Shelf Life (estimated) >30 years

NOTE 1:THIS DEVICE HAS BEEN PREQUALIFIED BY TESTS ON A SYNTHETIC CIRCUIT.

NOTE 2:THESE RATINGS MUST BE FULLY VERIFIED BY CUSTOMER TEST.

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Working Instructions for 12kV 1250A/31.5kA Encapsulated Pole

Dimensions

Installation and operation cautious

1. Make sure that insulation housing and conducting surface are clean.
2. Make sure that insulation housing and conducting surface are not damaged.
3. Make sure to protect the insulation rod from big lateral force. Otherwise, it
1—Encapsulated Pole
will easily cause internal parts of poles to get deformed.
4. When fitted with coupling head（7）connected to circuit breaker’s
2—Connecting pole
mechanisms, observe the methods specified in Figure 1 to operate with two
wrenches: fixed wrench（3）,rotate the wrench （5）in a clockwise direction
3—Wrench 1
(see Figure 2 for direction),tighten the torque 50N m.
●

5. Make sure that insulation rod components (including connecting rod 2) and 4—Disk type spring
their connected parts do not take counter-clockwise torque. Only clockwise (to avoid loosening
rotating and adjustment are allowed. Otherwise, it will easily result in loosening 5—Wrench 2
of insulating rods and unreliability of conducting circuit contact.
6. When conducting surfaces are connected on both pole’s upper and lower
6—M12 screw nut
outgoing ends, make sure that the connected conductor will not put much
Figure 1
stress on the pole. Otherwise, it will easily cause the pole to break. Please see
7—Coupling head
below recommended tightening torque value of screwed holes on pole’s upper
and lower outgoing ends.
M8- 30 N m ●

Clockwise direction
M10- 50 N m ●

M12- 60 N m ●

Figure 2

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Technical Data
1., 2.)
ELECTRICAL DATA , three phase symmetrical ratings

Rated voltage Ur 12 kVrms

Rated short-time (1min) power frequency withstand voltage Ud 42 kVrms
Rated frequency fr 50 Hz
Rated impulse withstand voltage Up 75 kVpeak
Rated current Ir 1250 Arms
Circuit resistance: measured at minimum contact pressure Rc ≤25 µΩ
Rated short-time withstand current Ik 31.5 kArms
Rated peak withstand current Ip 80 kApeak
Rated duration of short-circuit tk 4 s
Rated short-circuit breaking current

Rated short-circuit current Isc 31.5 kArms

Percentage DC. %dc 40 %
Rated short-circuit making current Imc 80 kApeak

MECHANICAL DATA:

Encapsulated pole weight, approx mEPU 13 kg

VI contact force from approx atmospheric pressure Fa 140 N

OPERATIONAL MECHANICAL FETATURE REQUIREMENTS:

Rated contact stroke snom 8.5±0.5 mm

Opening speed, Average to 75% of rated stroke vo 1.1-1.3 m/s
Overtravel during opening, Max dovertravel 1 mm
Allowed rebounce during opening, Max drebounce 2 mm
Closing speed, Average of last 25% of rated stroke vc 0.9-1.1 m/s
Contact closing bounce, Max tbounce 2 ms
Rated applied contact pressure, Min FIp 3100 N

Life:

Mechanical life (at rated stroke) nmech. 30,000 operations

Contact burning limit derosion 2 mm
Shelf life (estimated) >30 years 3.)

Note: 1) All the data must be verified by tests conducted by customers.

2) Data at rated contact stroke
3) Harsh storage environment shall have negative impact on the expected VI storage life.

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Working Instructions for 12kV 2000A/40kA Encapsulated Pole

Dimensions

Installation and operation cautious

1—Encapsulated Pole
1. Make sure that insulation housing and conducting surface are clean.
2. Make sure that insulation housing and conducting surface are not damaged.
2—Connecting pole
3. Make sure to protect the insulation rod from big lateral force. Otherwise, it
will easily cause internal parts of poles to get deformed.
3—Wrench 1
4. When fitted with coupling head（7）connected to circuit breaker’s
mechanisms, observe the methods specified in Figure 1 to operate with two
4—Disk type spring
wrenches: fixed wrench（3）,rotate the wrench （5）in a clockwise direction (to avoid loosening
(see Figure 2 for direction),tighten the torque 50N m.
●
5—Wrench 2
5. Make sure that insulation rod components (including connecting rod 2) and
their connected parts do not take counter-clockwise torque. Only clockwise 6—M12 screw nut
rotating and adjustment are allowed. Otherwise, it will easily result in loosening
of insulating rods and unreliability of conducting circuit contact. Figure 1
7—Coupling head
6. When conducting surfaces are connected on both pole’s upper and lower
outgoing ends, make sure that the connected conductor will not put much
stress on the pole. Otherwise, it will easily cause the pole to break. Please see
below recommended tightening torque value of screwed holes on pole’s upper Clockwise direction
and lower outgoing ends.
M8- 30 N m ●

Figure 2
M10- 50 N m ●

M12- 60 N m ●

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Technical Data
1., 2.)
ELECTRICAL DATA , three phase symmetrical ratings

Rated voltage Ur 12 kVrms

Rated short-time (1min) power frequency withstand voltage Ud 42 kVrms
Rated frequency fr 50 Hz
Rated impulse withstand voltage Up 75 kVpeak
Rated current Ir 2000 Arms
Circuit resistance: measured at minimum contact pressure Rc ≤25 µΩ
Rated short-time withstand current Ik 40 kArms
Rated peak withstand current Ip 100 kApeak
Rated duration of short-circuit tk 4 s
Rated short-circuit breaking current

Rated short-circuit current Isc 40 kArms

Percentage DC. %dc 40 %
Rated short-circuit making current Imc 100 kApeak

MECHANICAL DATA:

Encapsulated pole weight, approx mEPU 18 kg

VI contact force from approx atmospheric pressure Fa 210 N

OPERATIONAL MECHANICAL FETATURE REQUIREMENTS:

Rated contact stroke snom 8.5±0.5 mm

Opening speed, Average to 75% of rated stroke vo 1.1-1.3 m/s
Overtravel during opening, Max dovertravel 1 mm
Allowed rebounce during opening, Max drebounce 2 mm
Closing speed, Average of last 25% of rated stroke vc 0.9-1.1 m/s
Contact closing bounce, Max tbounce 2 ms
Rated applied contact pressure, Min FIp 4400 N

Life:

Mechanical life (at rated stroke) nmech. 20,000 operations

Contact burning limit derosion 2 mm
Shelf life (estimated) >30 years 3.)

Note: 1) All the data must be verified by tests conducted by customers.

2) Data at rated contact stroke
3) Harsh storage environment shall have negative impact on the expected VI storage life.

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Working Instructions for 12kV 3150A/40kA Encapsulated Pole

Dimensions

Installation and operation cautious

1—Encapsulated Pole
1. Make sure that insulation housing and conducting surface are clean.
2. Make sure that insulation housing and conducting surface are not damaged.
2—Connecting pole
3. Make sure to protect the insulation rod from big lateral force. Otherwise, it
will easily cause internal parts of poles to get deformed.
3—Wrench 1
4. When fitted with coupling head（7）connected to circuit breaker’s
mechanisms, observe the methods specified in Figure 1 to operate with two
4—Disk type spring
wrenches: fixed wrench（3）,rotate the wrench （5）in a clockwise direction (to avoid loosening
(see Figure 2 for direction),tighten the torque 50N m.
●
5—Wrench 2
5. Make sure that insulation rod components (including connecting rod 2) and
their connected parts do not take counter-clockwise torque. Only clockwise 6—M12 screw nut
rotating and adjustment are allowed. Otherwise, it will easily result in loosening
of insulating rods and unreliability of conducting circuit contact. Figure 1 7—Coupling head
6. When conducting surfaces are connected on both pole’s upper and lower
outgoing ends, make sure that the connected conductor will not put much
stress on the pole. Otherwise, it will easily cause the pole to break. Please see
below recommended tightening torque value of screwed holes on pole’s upper Clockwise direction
and lower outgoing ends.
M8- 30 N m ●
Figure 2
M10- 50 N m ●

M12- 60 N m ●

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Technical Data
1., 2.)
ELECTRICAL DATA , three phase symmetrical ratings

Rated voltage Ur 12 kVrms

Rated short-time (1min) power frequency withstand voltage Ud 42 kVrms
Rated frequency fr 50 Hz
Rated impulse withstand voltage Up 75 kVpeak
Rated current Ir 3150 Arms
Circuit resistance: measured at minimum contact pressure Rc ＜12 µΩ
Rated short-time withstand current Ik 40 kArms
Rated peak withstand current Ip 102 kApeak
Rated duration of short-circuit tk 4 s
Rated short-circuit breaking current

Rated short-circuit current Isc 40 kArms

Percentage DC. %dc 40 %
Rated short-circuit making current Imc 102 kApeak

MECHANICAL DATA:

Encapsulated pole weight, approx mEPU 36 kg

Moving parts weight, approx mmovable-part 3 kg
VI contact force from approx atmospheric pressure Fa 240 N

OPERATIONAL MECHANICAL FETATURE REQUIREMENTS:

Rated contact stroke snom 8.5±0.5 mm

Opening speed, Average to 75% of rated stroke vo 1.1-1.3 m/s
Overtravel during opening, Max dovertravel 3 mm
Allowed rebounce during opening, Max drebounce 1 mm
Closing speed, Average of last 25% of rated stroke vc 0.9-1.1 m/s
Contact closing bounce, Max tbounce 2 ms
Rated applied contact pressure, Min FIp 4400 N

Life:

Mechanical life (at rated stroke) nmech. 10,000 operations

Contact burning limit derosion 2 mm
Shelf life (estimated) >30 years 3.)

Note: 1) All the data must be verified by tests conducted by customers.

2) Data at rated contact stroke
3) Harsh storage environment shall have negative impact on the expected VI storage life.

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Working Instructions for 40.5kV 2000A/31.5kA Encapsulated Pole

Dimensions

Installation and operation cautious

1. Make sure that insulation housing and conducting surface are clean.
2. Make sure that insulation housing and conducting surface are not
damaged.
3. Make sure that insulation rod is protected from big lateral force.
Otherwise, it will easily cause internal parts of poles to get deformed.
4. When conducting surfaces are connected on both pole’s upper and
lower outgoing ends, make sure that the connected conductor will not put
much stress on the pole. Otherwise, it will easily cause the pole to break.
Please see below recommended tightening torque value of screwed holes
on pole’s upper and lower outgoing ends:
M8- 30 N m●

M10- 50 N m ●

M12- 60 N m ●

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Technical Data
1., 2.)
ELECTRICAL DATA , three phase symmetrical ratings

Rated voltage Ur 40.5 kVrms

Rated short-time (1min) power frequency withstand voltage Ud 95 kVrms
Rated frequency fr 50/60 Hz
Rated impulse withstand voltage Up 185 kVpeak
Rated current Ir 2500 Arms
Circuit resistance: measured at minimum contact pressure Rc ＜12 μΩ
Rated short-time withstand current Ik 31.5 kArms
Rated peak withstand current Ip 80 kApeak
Rated duration of short-circuit tk 4 s
Rated short-circuit breaking current

Rated short-circuit current Isc 31.5 kArms

Percentage DC. %dc 40 %
Rated short-circuit making current Imc 80 kApeak

MECHANICAL DATA:

Encapsulated pole weight, approx mEPU 57.5 kg

Moving parts weight, approx mmovable-part 7.5 kg
VI contact force from approx atmospheric pressure Fa 210 N

OPERATIONAL MECHANICAL FETATURE REQUIREMENTS:

Rated contact stroke snom 14.5±1 mm

Opening speed, Average to 75% of rated stroke vo 1.5-1.9 m/s
Overtravel during opening, Max dovertravel 2 mm
Allowed rebounce during opening, Max drebounce 2 mm
Closing speed, Average of last 25% of rated stroke vc 0.9-1.3 m/s
Contact closing bounce, Max tbounce 2 ms
Rated applied contact pressure, Min FIp 3900±100 N

Life:

Mechanical life (at rated stroke) nmech. 10,000 operations

Contact burning limit derosion 2 mm
Shelf life (estimated) >30 years 3.)

Note: 1) All the data must be verified by tests conducted by customers.

2) Data at rated contact stroke
3) Harsh storage environment shall have negative impact on the expected VI storage life.

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Application reference for VI used in power plant

Sichuan Yongle Hydropower Station

Huanneng Qingju Hydropower Station
Huilongqiao Hydropower Station
Jugang Power Plant
Tibet Tibetan Zhikong Power Station
Anhui Fuyang Power Plant in Anhui（Set#1& Set#2）
Tongling Shenneng Power Generation CO.,Ltd
Fujian GD Nanpu Power Plant in Fujian, Flue Gas Desulfurization
Guangdong Huilai Power Plant in Guangdong
Hebei Guohua Dingzhou Power Generation Co.Ltd in Hebei
Huaneng Qinbei Power Plant
Henan Xinxiang Power Plant in Henan
Shouyangshan Power Plant
Jiangsu Huaiyin Huaneng Power Generation Co.,Ltd
Huaxing Power Plant in Jiangsu
Ligang Power Plant in Jiangsu
Ligang Power Plant in Jiangsu, Phase 2
Shazhou Power Plant, Phase 1
Ligang Power Plant in Jiangsu, Ship Unloader Project
Inner Mongolia Haibowan Power Plant in Inner Mongolia
Sudan Power Plant
Sudan Datong Power Plant in Shanxi
Shanxi Datong Power Plant in Shanxi, Desulfurizing project
Jinjie Power Plant in Shan’xi
Shan’xi Shanghai Zhongneng Electrical CO.,Ltd（La’er Power Plant）
Shanghai Huaneng Manwan Power Plant in Yunnan
Yunnan Qujing Power Plant in Yunnan, Phase 2
Jiaxing Power Plant
Zhejiang Banshan Power Plant in Zhejiang
Changxing Power Plant in Zhejiang
Guohua Yuyao Gas Power Plant in Zhejiang
Taizhou Power Plant in Zhejiang
Zheneng Lanxi Power Plant in Zhejiang
Zheneng Leqingfa Power Plant in Zhejiang

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