CVB 15/08 series
Switchgear for traction – AC vacuum circuit breaker
The CVB Series vacuum circuit breaker is the main electrical switch and protection device of AC locomotives and electric multiple units.
Mode of operation: The energy required to switch on the CVB is stored by a spring. As soon as the switch-on signal is applied, the main spring release latch is unlocked and the switching operation is triggered. After that the spring gets recharged in less than 10 s. The signal “Hold” will keep the CVB in its switched-on position. The vacuum circuit breaker is switched off when the signal “Hold” is cancelled or the control voltage supply is lost – the spring remains charged and ready for the next switching operation.
Features
- Long-lasting vacuum tube. Minimum wear and long, trouble-free service life
- Spring actuator: Function guaranteed even when battery is low
- Almost maintenance-free: 200,000 operating cycles with no need to
adjust the main contacts, no maintenance of the pneumatic - Operation without second source of energy, e.g. pneumatic
- Fail-Safe: Safe switching off in case of failure
Stock items
CVB 15/08 R 110E-00
CVB 15/08 X 110E-00 001
Special variant
If you need a special variant, please do not hesitate
to contact us. Maybe the configuration you are looking for
is among our many special designs. If not, we can also supply
customized designs. In this case, however, minimum order
quantities apply.
Specifications
| Nominal voltage | 15 kV AC, 16 2/3 Hz |
| Rated operating voltage | 17.5 kV AC |
| Rated operating current | 800 A |
| Short-circuit breaking capacity | 25 kV |
| Utilization category | C3 |
| Control voltage | 24/50/72/110 V DC |
| Ambient temperature range Tu | -40 °C ... +70 °C (tested up to -50 °C) |
| Standards | IEC 60077-4, EN 50124-1, EN 60694, EN 50155, EN 50121-3-2 |