DC Circuit-breakers

Description
Sécheron's expertise in this particular field started in 1948 while developing the first DC Circuit Breaker to protect it's own made
mercury vapor rectifier.
Today, Sécheron offers the most complete range of DC high-speed current limiting Circuit Breakers for both traction applications
(rolling stock and substations) and industrial applications, rated up to 6000 A and 4000 Vdc.

Customer benefits
• Proven worldwide experience and acceptance
• Safety with a high insulation level : power frequency withstand voltage up to 15 kV
• Long life time of the product and low maintenance level : up to 5x100'000 operations
• Strong competencies to provide innovative solutions, for example protective enclosures for vehicle roof or underframe
mounting
• Industrial capability and facilities enabling production of large series
• Certified according EN/IEC 60077-3, EN50123-2/IEC61992-2, IEC60947-3, Japanese JEC7152 & Russian GOST 9219-
88

Products
UR6-31 | UR6-32 | UR15-41 | UR15-42 | UR26-81 | UR26-82 | UR26-64 | UR36-81 | UR36-82 | UR36-64 | UR40-81 | UR40-82 |
UR40-64 | UR46-81 | UR46-82 | HPB60-81S | HPB60-82S
http://www.secheron.com/uk/products-services/gamm4-dc-circuit-breakers.html

HSVCB (High speed vacuum circuit breaker)

 1.Introduction
Hitachi has studied and improved the direct current circuit breakers of various methods since we
developed and delivered the DC high-speed air circuit breaker.
In 1987, we developed DC circuit breaker applied the vacuum interrupter for the railroad for the
first time in the world. We have delivered many circuit breakers to the major private and public
railroad up to the present.
Our sophisticated technology and outstanding development capability realize the advanced,
reliable, safe, user-friendly and sturdy DC circuit breaker. Hitachi contributes the electric railroad
system demanded to the safer service through HSVCB which is unique to us.

2.Characteristic

• Low noise
• No arc emission
• Very short time interruption
• Low maintenance
3.Rating and Specifications
Rating and Specifications
Normative standard JEC-7152 (1991) IEC61992-1, 2
(2006)

Rated voltage DC 750V / 1500V DC 900V / 1800V

Rated service current 3,000A / 4,000A 3,150A / 4,000A

Rated making and breaking 50kA (at 3×106A/s) 31.5kA

capacity / 100kA (at 10×106A/s)

Rated track time constant - 31.5ms

Setting range of releases 4kA ～ 12kA 4kA ～ 12kA

Driving method Hybrid type electromagnetic actuator & Magnetic

repulsion coil

Breaking method Commutation with commutating capacitor

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erapid

Gerapid high speed DC circuit breakers are

single-pole circuit breakers designed for use
in high energy, high reliability DC power
distribution systems. They are suitable for
protection of mains and semiconductors
(converters/rectifiers) in railway and industrial
applications. Feeder circuit breakers and
rectifier circuit breakers are available with
operating currents up to 8,000ADC and
operating voltages up to 3600VDC. They have
a very high interruption capacity combined
with a current limiting characteristic.

Innovative materials, superior circuit breaking capacity and outstanding dielectric performance ensure service continuity and
protection during adverse system events. The technology and quality of these circuit breakers produce high reliability, extended
maintenance intervals and uncomplicated serviceability for all fixed installations.

A wide range of fully accessorized rectifier and feeder circuit breakers are available. All comply with IEC 947-2 and ANSI C37.14.

Features and Benefits

• Ratings up to 8000A and 4000 Vdc (3,600 Vdc, ANSI)

• IEC 947-2, EN50123-2, and ANSI C37.14 Certifications

• Solenoid drive (integral control unit, mechanically latched, no auxiliary power required to keep contacts closed)

• Available electrodynamic release for very high speed switching

• Two Stage contact system extends life of main contacts

• Compact, enclosed construction

• Full range of accessories, including up to 10 auxiliary contacts

Applications
• Traction power (light rail transit, tram, subway, maglev, etc.)

• Industrial plant protection (electrolysis plants, iron and steel mills, etc.)

• Mining

• Chemical, petrochemical

• Power generation

• Research/experimental (e.g., physics, particle accelerator protection)

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