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VACUTAP® VR®

The VACUTAP® VR® type family offers a real alternative to the on-load tap-changers from our extensive OILTAP® R/RM and M program.

Your benefits at
a glance

  • • Maintenance-free up to 300,000 tap-change operations with no time component. The figure for the VR I HD is 600,000 tap-change operations.
  • • Change of vacuum interrupters only after 600,000 tap-change operations. The figure for the VR I 1601 is 300,000 tap-change operations.
  • Exchange of the diverter switch insert after 1.2 million tap-change operations
  • Intended for selected alternative insulating fluids
  • Intended for operation in earthquake-prone areas
  • Also available in EX protection version with TAPMOTION ® ED motor-drive unit
  • Field experience: Over 13,000 pieces in use worldwide

Technical Data

Max. rated through-current single-phase 1,600 A or 2,600 A
Max. rated through-current three-phase 1,300 A
Max. rated step voltage 4,000 V
Max. rated switching capacity single-phase 3.750 kVA
Max. rated switching capacity three-phase 3.000 kVA
Highest voltage for equipment Um: 72,5 – 362 kV
Application at neutral point (three-phase) or at any selectable winding position (single-phase up to 2,600 A / 6,000 kVA).*
Operating positions without change-over selector 18 max.
Operating positions with change-over selector 35 max.

For more details please see our technical data.
* Forced current splitting by two parallel winding branches required.

Product description

The VACUTAP® VR® is the world’s first on-load tap-changer which is maintenance-free up to 300,000 switching operations. The figure for the VR I HD is 600,000 tap-change operations. Since its maintenance is no time-dependent, your transformer has much less downtime.
In addition, you take advantage of the many possible applications of the VACUTAP® VR®. It is the first choice for auto transformers, HVDC transformers and many other applications.

 

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