DB 750-205
January 2007
Supercedes: December 2006
Now available with
Vacuum Interrupter Monitor
VBT Switch
15kV - 69kV
VBU-T Switch
69kV - 230kV
Longest Life Product for Electric Furnace Applications!
100,000 Operations No Routine Maintenance Required!
The operation of electric furnaces require large amounts of This wear and tear causes even the most durable breakers
power to be under constant control. The Transmaster to require frequent maintenance. Maintenance is costly!
switch is rugged and can withstand this kind of duty. The
Joslyn VBT and VBU-T switches operate uniformly on all Joslyn engineers worked closely with electric furnace man-
power factors and are available for system voltages from ufacturers to develop the Transmaster Electric Furnace
15kV up to 230kV. Switch - a heavy duty vacuum switch designed to deliver
maintenance-free switching of electric furnaces.
If the primary circuit breaker used as a switching device for
control of transformer magnetizing, load and secondary Since 1962, over 3500 field installations worldwide have
fault currents, this will result in the circuit breaker being proven the capability and reliability of the Transmaster
opened and closed more than 100 times per day. Electric Furnace Switch.
38kV 600 Amp Transmaster Switch
Fault Visible Primary Loss of Vacuum Overvoltage Furnace
Protection Isolation Interrupter Detector Protection Transformer
Motorized Air Switch
Circuit Breaker Equipped with Transmaster VBT VacStat or Station RC
Vac-Rupter Interrupter or VBU-T Power Circuit Class Network
Monitor Arresters
Motor with Independent P
Operator Pole, Point on Wave, Vacstat C
Synchronous M
Closing Control
Remote Position Alarm Alarm
Indicator
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LONG, MAINTENANCE-FREE LIFE WEATHERPROOF CONTROL CABINET
Economic reliability providing long service under demand- Interconnection wiring is easily accessible
ing conditions, designed for 100,000 operations
AUXILIARY CONTACTS
LOW COST INSTALLATION Eight heavy-duty auxiliary contacts are provided for
Factory assembled for quick and easy connections and remote indications, control, and interlocking of other fur-
wiring - complete installation made in less than 12 hours nace functions or equipment
VACUUM INTERRUPTION UNDERVOLTAGE TRIP
No oil or gas used for interruption or insulation Capacitor discharge circuit trips switch open upon loss of
control voltage
SAFETY
No visible or hazardous arcing and no hot exhaust or ion- IMPROPER SEQUENCE
ized gas dissemination Circuit trips switch open if one mechanism does not close
within the specified time.
EASY TO TEST
Vacuum interrupter condition can be determined by a ANTI-PUMP
high-potential withstand test quickly without any disman- Prevents switch operation if an open and close command
tling are made simultaneously.
LIGHTWEIGHT MODULAR DESIGN
No special foundations or costly support required High Voltage
Terminal
FUSED CUTOUT
Removable fuses provide protection and allow for the dis- Epoxy
connection of control power at cabinet Housing
Dead Soft
COMPLETELY SEALED CONSTRUCTION Vacuum Copper
Operating mechanism completely sealed eliminating con- Contact Shunts
tamination and pressure differentials
RESTRIKE FREE Solid
Vacuum contacts withstand excessive overloads and sys- Dielectric High Voltage
tem short circuits at any power factor “Joslyte” Terminal
Insulation
SERVICE
Replacement parts readily available requiring minimal Porcelain
labor Insulator
OPTIONS:
Extra auxiliary contacts Pull Rod
Heater
Stainless steel enclosure
Pushbuttons
SINGLE VACUUM MODULE CUTAWAY
Local/remote switch The interrupter is enclosed in a high dielectric epoxy hous-
Point On Wave Control ing and encapsulated with Joslyte solid dielectric
polyurethane insulation to provide a safe, highly reliable
voltage barrier resistant to vibration, temperature and mois-
ture. No gas, oil or other medium is required to maintain
electrical properties.
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15kV - 69kV
Maximum Voltage 15.5kV 38kV
Continuous Current (Amperes) 600 1000 1500 2000 3000 4000 600 1000 1500 2000 2500 3000
Momentary Current
20 35 50 65 65 65 20 35 50 65 65 65
(RMS Amperes, Asymmetrical) (kA)
Impulse Withstand Open-Gap
110 110 110 110 110 110 200 200 200 200 200 200
(kV BIL)
Impulse Withstand Line-to-Ground
150 150 150 150 150 150 200 200 200 200 200 200
(kV BIL)
Maximum 60 Cycle Withstand
Line-to-Ground Dry (One Minute) 112 112 112 112 112 112 112 112 112 112 112 112
(kV)
Maximum 60 Cycle Withstand
Line-to-Ground Wet (Ten Seconds) 55 55 55 55 55 55 55 55 55 55 55 55
(kV)
Fault Interrupting Rating
4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4
(Amperes, Symmetric) (kA)
Maximum Voltage 48kV 69kV
Continuous Current (Amperes) 600 1000 1500 2000 2500 3000 300 400
Momentary Current (RMS Amperes,
20 35 50 65 65 65 15 15
Asymmetrical) (kA)
Impulse Withstand Open-Gap
220 220 220 220 220 220 280 280
(kV BIL)
Impulse Withstand Line-to-Ground
250 250 250 250 250 250 350 350
(kV BIL)
Maximum 60 Cycle Withstand
Line-to-Ground Dry (One Minute) 112 112 112 112 112 112 245 245
(kV)
Maximum 60 Cycle Withstand
Line-to-Ground Wet (Ten Seconds) 55 55 55 55 55 55 198 198
(kV)
Fault Interrupting Rating
4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4
(Amperes, Symmetric) (kA)
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72kV - 242kV
Maximum Voltage 72kV 121kV 145kV 161kV 242kV
Continuous Current (Amps) 600 1000 1500 600 1000 1500 600 600 600
Momentary Current
40 50 50 40 50 50 40 40 40
(RMS Amperes, Asymmetrical) (kA)
Impulse Withstand Open-Gap (kV BIL) 400 400 400 550 550 550 650 750 950
Impulse Withstand Line-to-Ground
350 350 350 550 550 550 750 750 900
(kV BIL)
Maximum 60 Cycle Withstand
175 175 175 293 293 293 350 365 425
Line-to-Ground Dry (One Minute) kV
Maximum 60 Cycle Withstand
175 175 175 281 281 281 350 315 350
Line-to-Ground Wet (Ten Seconds) (kV)
Fault Interrupting Rating
4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4
(Amperes, Symmetric) (kA
VBU-T Transmaster Module Cutaway VBU-T Transmaster Switch Installation
69kV 600 Amp
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The purpose of the independent pole, point on wave, synchronous
close system is to reduce transformer energization transients by
being able to close each pole at the natural current zero point. The
expected benefits include significantly reduced inrush currents,
reduced electromechanical stress on transformer bushings and
windings and reduced stress on all equipment associated with the
closing circuit of the transformer.
APPLICATION
When an electric furnace switch is called on to close, a “random
closing” occurs, which can energize the transformer at any point
on the voltage waveform. This produces high magnitude transient
inrush currents rated 1000% of full load current.
The point on wave control is designed to energize the transformer
at the optimal point on the voltage waveform which provides these
BENEFITS:
• LONGER EQUIPMENT LIFE
Reduces mechanical forces on the transformer bushings and
windings, resulting in lower total ownership cost
• INCREASED SAFETY
Less electrical stress on transformer interwinding insulation
• REDUCED MAINTENANCE COSTS
Minimal wear on components decreases maintenance
requirements
• INCREASED RELIABILITY
Reduces stress on all other components of the furnace
Point on Wave Control
The RF-2 vertical air break switch is available from 15kV to 230kV
with continuous current ratings from 600A to 3000A. A full range of
load break interrupter attachments and motorized operators are
available as additional equipment. Our interrupter attachments
offer load break capability up to 2000A.
RF-2 Vertical Air Break Switch with UVI Interrupter
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Vacuum Interrupter Monitor System
The VacStat is the only system that can give you real-time The VacStat can reduce down time while preventing costly
status of your vacuum interrupters. This simple device will failures during a heating cycle. VacStat will save you time
notify you immediately of a loss of vaccum through a visual and money by notifying you immediately of vacuum inter-
indicator located on the switch and via a contact in the rupter issues.
Transmaster control.
FEATURES:
• Real-Time Vacuum Interrupter Status
• Reduced Down Time
• Reduced Maintenance Costs
Vacuum Interrupter
Vacuum Monitor
Interrupter
Insulator
Control
Cable
Vacuum Interrupter Connector
Status Indicator
Switch Position
Indicator & Counter
A simple device is attached to the vacuum interrupter during In the event an interrupter loses vacuum, the fiber optic cir-
the manufacturing process. This device along with a simple cuit will be blocked. The visual indicator will turn orange to
fiber optic circuit monitors the interrupter to determine the indicate loss of vacuum. The control cabinet status indica-
prescence of vacuum. tion will change states.
Under normal condition with vacuum present, a fiber optic The VacStat can be set to block operation or just provide
circuit will conduct light. The visual indicator on the switch notification. The user then can schedule maintenance at an
will be in a normal (not targeted) state. The control cabinet appropriate time.
status indication will be normal.
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The Power Circuit Monitor (PCM) has been specifically developed
to monitor Joslyn Vacuum Switches. The PCM continuously moni-
tors the system on the load side of the switch and provides an out-
put signal if voltage is detected on the load side of the switch
when the switch is in the open position. The PCM will thereby
detect a “single phasing” condition caused by a loss of vacuum
inside the vacuum interrupter contact module.
The use of PCM’s enables the user to:
1. Scheduled repair of switch
2. Reduced repair costs
3. Reduced repair time
Power Circuit Monitor
PCM (PCM) Control
Sensor
APPLICATION: 2. A Joslyn Vac-Rupter switch can be made to open when the
Power Circuit Monitors must be used on systems for which PCM operates. The Vac-Rupter Interrupter must be inter-
the source is grounded. The primary of the furnace trans- locked to prevent reclosing until authorized personnel take
former must be ungrounded. It does not matter whether the appropriate action.
transformer is connected wye or delta.
3. The power circuit breaker protecting the furnace system
Each user must decide how to use the output of the PCM. can be automatically opened by the PCM output. If other
Following are three alternatives in the order suggested by loads are connected to the same breaker, the isolating switch
Joslyn. to the furnace system with the failed vacuum contact must be
opened. The breaker can then be reclosed after the isolating
1. The PCM could operate an alarm or light on the operator’s disconnect switch is opened. A high potential test would then
control panel. be performed on the vacuum switch to locate the failed vacu-
um contact and replace it.
Use Joslyn Factory Trained Service Technicians to
increase uptime and maximize switch life. Our
Factory Trained Service Technicians:
• Provide complete switch and control inspection
• Use only genuine Joslyn parts
• Set switch to factory standards
• Provide preventative maintenance services
C A N A D A
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Cleveland, OH 44105 Lachine, Quebec, H8T 3J5
Ph (216) 271-6600 Canada
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