ADVAC 38 Vacuum Circuit Breaker

ADVAC 38KV 3000A 40KA
Complete portfolio and rating extension

ABB offers its new 38 kV class medium voltage vacuum circuit breaker with spring mechanism type EL (used in products like Emax 2 and VD4) and new vacuum interrupter technology up to 40.5 kV, 3000A, 40 kA, 190 kV BIL with 1000 A C2 back to back capacitive switching available.

Help keep personnel safe

ADVAC38 is the lightest weight 38 kV circuit breaker in the industry, helping increase personnel safety
Roll-on-floor (ROF) caster design offers ease of use
Remote motorized racking options are available

Save floor space

Space-saving compact design
Two-high stacking compatible

Protect assets: Type tested according to:

C37.09-2018
C37.54-2002
C37.55-2020
C37.20.2-2015 Annex C for partial discharge testing

Optimize investment

Optimized design with compact, single-sized compartment for all ratings
Lowest power consumption accessories for reduced battery bank systems

Reduce maintenance costs

Class M2, 10,000 mechanical operations
Globally proven EL operating mechanism and racking truck are shared for all ADVAC circuit breakers, requiring no adjustment or measurement
Reduced vacuum interrupter wear design requires no visible or mechanical measurements
Maintenance-free embedded pole design helps protect vacuum interrupters from contamination, moisture, and damage and helps improve tracking resistance