Operating mechanism in SF6 circuit breakers

Retroffiting with Type BLK 222

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ABB provides an opportunity to extend the operating life
of the existing HV SF6 Circuit Breaker type LTB D1/B by
replacing its operating mechanism type BLK 152 with an
upgraded version of the mechanism type BLK 222.
Salient features and advantages
– Proven and adaptable design
– Replacement at site itself in a short time of 8 hours
– Replacement does not involve fabrication
– Long and trouble-free life due to lesser number of
components
– Increased stored energy
Description of the comparative features
SI. No. Description BLK 152 BLK 222
1 Dimensions (mm) 580 x 550 x 590 580 x 485 x 530
2 Volume (m3) 0.188 0.149
3 Weight (Kg) 210 205
4 Sheet Metal Thickness (mm) 2, (CRCA Steel) 2, (CRCA Steel)
5 Degree of Protection IP 55 IP 55
6 Spring Type Spiral Spiral
7 Motor Type Universal Universal
8 No. of Components More Components Less Components
9 Gear Unit Grease lubricated Oil immersed
10 Drive Construction Exposed Sealed
11 Stored Energy 1.6 KJ 2.0 KJ
Spring operating mechanism Type BLK 152

Spring operating mechanism Type BLK 222

Spring operating mechanism Type BLK 222

Technical data
SI. No. Description BLK 152 BLK 222
1 Rated Voltage 110 – 125V AC-DC 110 – 125V AC-DC
220 – 250V AC-DC 220 – 250V AC-DC
2 Starting current peak value (max)
At 110V 60 A 60 A
At 220V 30 A 30 A
3 Speed - Torque characteristics 105 Ncm @ 9000 RPM 110 Ncm @ 9000 RPM
4 Power Input (P1) 1700 W 1900 W
5 Power Output (P2) 900 W 900 W
6 Spring charging time ≤ 15 s ≤ 15 s
7 Closing coil & Tripping coil Rated Voltage (DC) 110 – 125 V 220 – 250 V
110 – 125 V 220 – 250 V
Power consumption (approximately) 200 W 200 W
8 Auxiliary Contacts Ratings Rated Voltage 110 – 220V 110 – 220V
Rated Current at 110 / 220 V 25A 25 A
Breaking current DC at L/R = 40 ms
At 110 V 4A 4A
At 220 V 2A 2A
9 Spare Contacts 9 NO + 9 NC 9 NO + 9 NC
10 Motor cut-off by BW1 limit switch contacts Proximity switch contacts

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