24 kV series · Indoor switchgear

VQL-24GDSide-mounted three-position vacuum circuit breaker

AI-assisted illustrations of the VQL-24GD arrangement. Confirm the actual ordered assembly and interfaces against the approved drawing.

Combines vacuum circuit breaking with isolation and earthing in a side-mounted indoor assembly. Specify the required switch arrangement and cabinet interface for your installation.

Rated voltage
24 kV
Rated frequency
50 Hz
Rated current
630 A
Model designation
VQL-24GD/630-25
Mechanical life
10,000 operations

For VQL-24GD/630-25, confirm the short-circuit breaking duty and transfer current in the approved technical schedule before specifying the assembly.

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Technical specifications.

Match the VQL-24GD electrical and mechanical ratings to the selected model and cabinet requirements.

VQL-24GD technical ratings
No. Item Unit Value
01 Rated voltage kV 24
02 Rated frequency Hz 50
03 Rated current A 630
04 Rated short-circuit breaking current kA —
05 Rated active-load breaking current A 630
06 Rated no-load transformer breaking current A 63
07 Rated closed-loop breaking current A 630
08 Rated cable-charging breaking current A 16
09 Rated line-charging breaking current A 1.5
10 Rated short-circuit making current kA 50
11 Rated short-time withstand current kA / s Circuit breaker: 20 / 4; earthing switch: 20 / 3
12 Rated transfer (changeover) current A —
13 Power-frequency withstand voltage, 1 min (vacuum gap / isolating gap) kV / kV 65 / 79
14 Lightning-impulse withstand voltage, peak (vacuum gap / isolating gap) kV / kV 125 / 145
15 Main-circuit resistance µΩ ≤ 150
16 Rated single capacitor-bank breaking current A 630
17 Rated back-to-back capacitor-bank breaking current A 400
18 Mechanical life operations 10,000
19 Contact gap mm 12 ± 1
20 Cumulative contact-wear limit mm 3
21 Average opening speed m/s 1.1–1.7
22 Average closing speed m/s 0.8–1.2
23 Rated contact pressure N 2,500 ± 200
24 Contact closing bounce ms ≤ 2
25 Three-phase opening / closing asynchronism ms ≤ 2
26 Pole spacing mm 275 ± 3
27 Clearance between live parts and from live parts to earth mm ≥ 180
28 Vacuum interrupter closing torque N·m ≤ 90
29 Vacuum interrupter opening force N ≤ 10
30 Rated opening / closing operating voltage V ≈ 220 / 110

Specify the complete VQL-24GD model code and current / breaking-duty pair. The short-circuit breaking duty and transfer current for the selected assembly require confirmation in the approved order documents.

Installation and control options.

Choose the earthing function and mounting direction, then align the interlocks and control circuits with your switchgear design.

VQL-24 mounting and control options
Selection Mechanical and primary fit Control and interlocks
Earthing switch An earthing switch can be specified or omitted; outgoing panels usually include one. In the model code, G identifies the isolating switch and D the earthing switch. When no earthing switch is fitted, include the cabinet-door interlock specified for that arrangement.
Mounting orientation Right-hand or left-hand (reversed) arrangement. The earthing-switch side must not be the incoming side. For bottom cable entry with earthing, use the reversed arrangement.
Mechanical sequence The isolating switch, circuit breaker and earthing switch operate on separate shafts. Mechanical interlocks link the three operations. Match any cabinet-door or key interlock to your panel design.
Panel fit Match pole spacing and primary-terminal positions to the outline drawing for the selected construction. Check cabinet depth, cable entry and mounting points against your switchgear layout.
Insulation construction
Choose an insulating-cylinder or solid-sealed-pole construction. Match the dimensions and primary interface to the drawing for your selected type.
Operating supply and control circuits
Specify manual or electric operation and state the AC/DC supply separately for each closing and tripping coil and the spring-charging motor. List the required NO/NC auxiliary contacts and any closing lock, overcurrent or undervoltage release, program lock, or capacitor-switching function in the control schedule.

VQL-24 · Technical references

Drawings and secondary circuits.

Review the outline dimensions and secondary-circuit references for VQL-24GD/630-25.

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Outline and installation dimensions · mm

VQL-24GD/630-25 arrangement

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For VQL-24GD/630-25 only.Dimensions may differ for other VQL-24 configurations.

VQL-24GD/630-25 control circuits

Secondary-circuit references

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ConfigurationBoth circuit sheets identify VQL-24GD/630-25. Check terminal assignments and control supply for the selected panel.
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Secondary-circuit schematic

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Secondary-circuit schematic for VQL-24GD/630-25 with component symbols and numbered terminals.
Shown with YD in the test position, the spring uncharged and the circuit breaker open.Optional devices are identified in the component key.
Circuit and component key
S1–S3
Spring-charge microswitches
QF
Circuit-breaker auxiliary switch
HQ
Closing coil
TQ
Trip coil
Y1
Interlock coil · optional
S4
Interlock-solenoid microswitch
M
Spring-charging motor
R0–R1
Resistors
K0
Anti-pumping relay · optional
V1–V4
Bridge rectifiers · optional
Y7–Y9
Overcurrent trip coils · optional
S5–S7
Isolating- and earthing-switch contacts
A / B / C
Phase labels for sensors and overcurrent trips

Circuit labels: spring charging · closing · interlock · trip · overcurrent trip · isolating-switch contacts (1 NO / 1 NC) · earthing-switch contacts (1 NO / 1 NC) · voltage sensors.

Terminal assignment

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Terminal assignment diagram for VQL-24GD/630-25, showing numbered terminals 1 through 50.
Terminal schedule for VQL-24GD/630-25.Match the selected circuit schematic and operating supply.

Use these references for the configuration shown. Confirm final terminal connections against the selected panel wiring schedule.

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Product manual.

The available manual covers the VQL-24GD/630-25 configuration.

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VQL-24GD/630-25 operating manual

Operating instructions, rated data, installation dimensions and secondary-circuit references.

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Price & quotation.

Configuration · VQL-24GD/1250-25

VQL-24GD/1250-25 three-position vacuum circuit breaker

Price reference for the specified VQL-24GD/1250-25 configuration. GD configuration; cabinet interfaces and operating supply require confirmation.

Rated voltage
24 kV
Rated current
1250 A
Short-circuit breaking current
25 kA
Arrangement
Side-mounted GD

Price range

USD 1885–1890 / set

USD per complete three-phase set. Minimum order: 1 set. USD 1890 per set for 1–9 sets; USD 1885 per set for 10+ sets. Shipping and taxes are excluded. Other configurations and accessories require a separate quotation. Confirm the specification and final quotation before ordering.

The range reflects order-quantity tiers for this configuration; it does not cover every option in the series.

Quantity pricing
Published quantity tiers for this configuration
Quantity (sets) Price per set
1–9 USD 1890
10+ USD 1885

VQL-24 · Product selection

Frequently asked questions.

Answers on ratings, earthing, panel layout and order details.

01Which VQL-24GD rating combinations are listed?

Compare the model codes VQL-24GD/630-25, /1250-25, /630-31.5 and /1250-31.5. Confirm the complete current / breaking-duty pair and transfer current in the approved technical schedule; the /630-25 designation alone does not establish these values. See the ratings table.

02What do G and D mean in the model designation?

G means isolating switch; D means earthing switch. The earthing switch can be included or omitted. Confirm the function required for your panel in the configuration section.

03How should I choose the mounting direction?

Select right-hand or reversed/left-hand for your panel layout. The earthing-switch side must not be the incoming side. For bottom entry with earthing, specify the reversed arrangement. Review the panel interface checks.

04Which dimensions should I check for a VQL-24GD cabinet layout?

Check the mounting points, phase and terminal spacing, primary-connection positions, shaft projection and operating clearance. Include cable-entry direction and the earthing arrangement in the cabinet drawing. Compare the VQL-24GD outline with the selected model and use its approved order drawing for fabrication.

05Which details should I specify for the control configuration?

State earthing, mounting direction and cable entry. List the supply for each closing and trip coil and the spring-charging motor, required auxiliary contacts, insulation construction and release options in the configuration section.

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