Technical Manual NTV 120 – 2E

Installation, Operation & General Maintenance

CBX Vacuum Contactors CBX3-C
CBX3
CBXS3-C
Equiped with an electronic module

• Any operator must read and respect in all case this technical manual.
• Installation, comissionning and maintenance should only be conducted by qualified people.
• Before installation, check that data in rating label match with the application.
• Accidental contact with energized components or wiring can cause shock, burn or electrocution : turn
off power supplying this equipment and control voltage sources before any work on contactor.

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1. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS................................................................................................................. 3
1.1 COMPLIANCE WITH INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL .................................................................. 3
1.2 INSTALLATION ......................................................................................................................... 3
1.3 OPERATION & MAINTENANCE ................................................................................................... 3
1.4 APPARATUS/TASK/SKILL LEVEL SCHEDULE FOR WORKING ON THE APPARATUS ........................ 4
2. OPERATION & GENERAL INFORMATION ..................................................................................... 5
2.1 GENERAL INFORMATION .......................................................................................................... 5
2.2 DESCRIPTION & OPERATION .................................................................................................... 7
2.3 ELECTRONIC CARD .................................................................................................................. 9
3. INSTALLATION & PRE-COMMISSIONING TESTS ....................................................................... 11
3.1 UNPACKING ........................................................................................................................... 11
3.2 CRITICAL ITEMS DURING UNPACKING AND INSTALLATION ........................................................ 11
3.3 INSTALLATION ....................................................................................................................... 12
3.4 PRE-COMMISSIONING TESTS .................................................................................................. 13
3.5 ROUTINE SITE VOLTAGE TEST ............................................................................................... 13
4. MAINTENANCE .............................................................................................................................. 15
4.1 MAINTENANCE ....................................................................................................................... 15
4.2 MECHANICAL & ELECTRICAL LIFE ........................................................................................... 15
4.3 VACUUM SWITCH CONTACT WEAR CHECK ............................................................................. 16
4.4 WIRING DIAGRAMS ................................................................................................................ 16
5. AUXILIARY SWITCHES.................................................................................................................. 17
5.1 GENERAL INFORMATION ........................................................................................................ 17
5.2 AUXILIARY CONTACT BLOCKS ................................................................................................ 18
5.3 AUXILIARY SWITCH MAINTENANCE ......................................................................................... 18
6. FAULT FINDING ............................................................................................................................. 19
6.1 CONTACTOR WILL NOT CLOSE AT ALL ..................................................................................... 19
6.2 CONTACTOR CLOSES AND IMMEDIATELY REOPENS .................................................................. 19
6.3 CONTACTOR CLOSES BUT MOTOR WILL NOT RUN .................................................................... 19
6.4 CONTACTOR CLOSES - BUT STOPS AT “TIPS TOUCH” I.E. NO OVERTRAVEL ............................... 19
7. CBXS3-C CONTACTORS (SINGLE PHASE)................................................................................. 20
8. LATCH-IN DEVICE.......................................................................................................................... 21
8.1 MAINTENANCE OF LATCH-IN MECHANISM ............................................................................... 21
8.2 LATCH-IN DEVICE AND SETTING ............................................................................................. 21
8.3 IN THE EVENT OF A MALFUNCTION OF THE LATCH .................................................................... 23
9. SPARE PARTS LIST....................................................................................................................... 25
10. ANNEX .......................................................................................................................................... 26
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1. Safety Instructions
1.1 Compliance with Instructions in this Manual
The Purchaser/User should comply with the instructions and information given in this document and
ensure that all personnel to be associated with the apparatus supplied under this contract are made
familiar with the information contained herein.

1.2 Installation
The Purchaser/User should ensure that the apparatus supplied is correctly installed in a suitable
location by technically qualified and competent persons.
Apparatus supplied as loose components, devices or sub-assemblies could, when energised, constitute
a safety hazard. The Purchaser/User should ensure that such apparatus is installed in a secure location
and that adequate safety information is provided to all personnel to be associated with it.

1.3 Operation & Maintenance

1.3.1 Guidance Notes for Users on the Safety of Personnel
The rules for ensuring the safety of personnel can be summarised as follows:
(a) During Normal Use ensure that the plant operators:
• are fully conversant with all controls, particularly those for emergency shutdown.
• comply with safety warning notices and keep all enclosures shut
• are trained to recognise signs of maloperation and know what action to take in the event of
trouble or difficulty.
(b) During Maintenance, Testing etc. ensure that only technically competent and authorised
persons are permitted to carry out work and that they:
• comply with statutory requirements.
• are fully conversant with the apparatus and the system of which it is part, and recognise the
safety hazards which could arise, e.g. back feed.
• isolate the apparatus completely, where possible, before opening enclosures and prove it to
be dead before starting work. Precautions must be taken to ensure that the isolated
apparatus cannot become live whilst any work is being carried out.
• comply with safe working procedures for the safety of themselves and others, including the
use of temporary barriers and warning notices.
• are conversant with the information provided, particularly on matters relating to safety.
• recognise the hazards which can arise when working on live apparatus and take all the
necessary precautions.
• functionally check the apparatus and then mechanically and/or electrically test it in
accordance with this manual and good working practice before putting the apparatus back in
service.
• take account of the possibility that the apparatus may have been modified without proper
reference to the manufacturer and take extreme caution at all times before, during and after
and work is carried out.

If there is any doubt as to the correct and safe method of working then further assistance should be
sought from AREVA T&D STS [2.1]

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1.3.2 Skills Required for Specific Tasks
To ensure that the apparatus is safe for use under normal healthy plant operating conditions:
• it has been designed and tested in accordance with relevant European and International
standards.
• information is provided in this manual about the conditions necessary for safety and about
any hazards which are reasonably foreseeable during normal use, together with precautions
to be taken to counteract them.
However, the Purchaser/User should ensure that the apparatus is maintained in a safe condition,
and if technically competent and authorised personnel have to gain access to apparatus which is
not made completely safe as recommended, everyone under whose authority these persons act
should ensure that appropriate safety procedures are generated and complied with.
The apparatus covered in this manual has been allocated the Apparatus Grade stated above.
Reference to the Apparatus/Task/Skill level schedule [1.4] enables the user to select personnel to
carry out specific tasks requiring access to the apparatus.

1.4 Apparatus/Task/Skill Level Schedule for Working on the

Apparatus
The apparatus can be supplied as loose items, sub-assemblies etc., for which the purchaser/user is
responsible for assembly etc. [1.2]. The skill level required to work on this equipment can be best
described as the following :

Authorised and competent staff (e.g. Electrician, Commissioning Engineer) with a HIGH degree of
electrical expertise, trained to work on live apparatus and fully conversant with the apparatus and the
system of which it is part.
If additional information relating to the apparatus is required please contact : AREVA T&D STS [2.1]

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2. Operation & General Information

2.1 General Information
This vacuum contactor was manufactured by;
AREVA T&D STS
1340, rue de Pinville
34965 MONTPELLIER CEDEX 2
FRANCE

A contactor is primarily a three phase switching device, although single phase units are also available,
used primarily in motor starting/reversing and capacitor bank switching applications. Each phase has a
separate Vacuum Switch which switches at the first available current zero.

2.1.1 Contactor Front View

Armature
Closing coils
Moulding

Pivot Point

Auxiliary switches
Operations
counter (option)

Electronic Stop pin

card cover

Opening Springs

Fixing holes

Steel Mounting
Plate

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2.1.2 Contactor Rear view

Phase assembly & nyloc nuc

Main Terminals

Moulded
Terminal Bar
Main Moulding

Main Terminals

Vacuum
Switches

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2.2 Description & Operation

As shown in [2.1.1 & 2.1.2], the Contactor comprises Main and Armature mouldings with two Pivot
Points, a Steel Mounting Plate, three Vacuum Switches, two Opening Springs, two Closing Coils, an
Economy electronic card and one Auxiliary Contact Blocks.

2.2.1 Closing Coils Un-energised

In this condition the opening springs acting against the centre limb of the armature moulding hold
the vacuum switches in the normally open position (main circuit off).

2.2.2 Closing Coils Energised

Energising the closing coils through the electronic card attracts the armature which compresses
the opening springs. The armature movement is transmitted through the pivot points, allowing the
vacuum switches to close under the effect of atmospheric pressure which acts on the bellows
inside the vacuum switches (main circuit on). The vacuum switches will remain closed as long as
the closing coils are energised. The armature moulding moves further than necessary for switch
closure providing overtravel which accommodates contact wear and, on opening, provides kinetic
energy to break minor contact welds which may occur under severe operating duty.
The energy required to close the contactor is considerably more than the energy required to
maintain a closed position. On initially energising the closing coils a high current flows through the
coils. After a short delay the electronic card automatically reduces the current in the closing coils
which allows their continuous operation without over heating. The closing coil rating enables
satisfactory operation of the contactor in cubicles with internal temperatures of up to 65°C. For
use in temperatures higher than this, contact Areva T&D STS. [2.1]. Contactors are supplied fitted
with closing coils and electronic card suitable for d.c. or a.c. supply voltages.

2.2.3 Closing Coils De-energised

When the closing coils are de-energised the opening springs will act on the armature moulding
causing the vacuum switches to open. The vacuum switches provide a sealed gas-free
environment making the switching operation unaffected by external conditions. Once the vacuum
switch contacts have separated arcing occurs until the first available current zero, at which time
the current is commutated.

2.2.4 Auxiliary Contacts

One auxiliary contact blocks is provided giving a maximum of 10 (ten) contacts available for
customer use (5NO+5NC).

2.2.5 Main Terminals

The main terminals consist of M10 bolts for attachment of cables or busbars. For advice on
cable/busbar connection see [3.3]. The maximum torque applicable for these terminals is 40 Nm
and must not be exceeded.
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Nut M10
Spring washer M10
Plain washer M10
M10 x 30 LG

TOP TERMINAL

M10 x30 LG
Plain washer
M10
Spring washer M10
Nut M10

LOWER TERMINAL

The maximum width of the lead terminal connexions, bars or crimps is 35 mm.
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2.3 Electronic card

The closing coils are energised through an electronic card which automatically reduce the current when the
contactor is closed.

We have two types of cards depending on the voltage supply. The electronic card accepts any control voltage
in the range :

• 24 to 60 Vdc
• 110 to 240 Vac or 110 to 250 Vdc

The card is configurable on demand by Areva T&D STS in order to introduce an additional opening time delay
of 100 ms by means of the ST3 jumper (see pictures above). This opening delay can be used for the
coordination with fuses.

It is also possible to connect in option an operations counter to the card.

Configurable pin
for opening
delay of 100 ms

Power supply
connector
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3. Installation & Pre-commissioning Tests

3.1 Unpacking
Contactors may be supplied as separate units, or mounted with other equipment. When supplied as
separate units, care must be taken during unpacking.
After removing the packing material, examine the contactor and packing material for broken or missing
parts. The carriers and suppliers should be notified of the breakages within three days of delivery.
These together with any other evidence should accompany communications with the insurance
company and the suppliers. The particulars on the rating plate of the equipment must be quoted in all
correspondence.

3.2 Critical Items During Unpacking and Installation

3.2.1 Do not attempt to lift the contactor by means of the auxiliary contact blocks, or the
electronic card support shown in positions below marked X.

3.2.2 Take care when fitting cables or busbars to the main terminals that the terminations do not
damage, deform or restrict movement of the contactor. Particular care should be taken when
two or more cable terminations are fitted onto a single terminal.

3.2.3 Everything surrounding the contactor (i.e. frames, enclosures, components, power and
control cables) must be clear of the paths of the moving parts of the contactor. Nothing should
be allowed to rest on top of the armature moulding or interfere with the normal operation of the
moving parts of the contactor.

3.2.4 Ensure that nothing interferes with adequate air flow over the contactor, particularly around
the coils.

3.2.5 It is not recommend that additional components are added to the contactor e.g. indicators,
etc.. However, if components are added, checks must be made to ensure that they do not have
any adverse effect on the operation of the contactor.
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3.3 Installation
It is recommended that the contactor be mounted with the axes of the vacuum switches vertical and with
their moving contacts at the top. Two M10 x 1.5 fixing holes are provided on each side of the contactor
in the turned up outer edges of the steel mounting plate, which must be used for the mechanical
mounting of the contactor. The maximum torque applicable for these terminals is 40 Nm and must not
be exceeded.
When installing and cabling, ensure that an air gap of at least 64mm for 7,2kV and 77mm for 12kV
systems, is maintained between live main circuit contactor parts and earth control circuits.
It may, of course, be necessary to increase these dimensions if the contactor and associated equipment
have to meet a particular impulse withstand voltage.

General Arrangement of Contactor

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3.4 Pre-commissioning tests

It is good practice to subject vacuum switches or contactors to pre-commissioning tests.

3.4.1 Check for the presence of loose screws, swarf or other material in the gaps between
closing coil pole pieces and the armature plate

3.4.2 Check contactor operation at 85% of the control voltage after installation, including cables
or busbars, but before applying full control voltage and power.

3.4.3 Perform routine site voltage test. [3.5]

3.4.4 Perform auxiliary maintenance checks [5.3]

It is also advisable to test vacuum switches and contactors under the following circumstances:
• If the contactor or switch has been standing for 5 years or more without use - either in storage
or in service.
• In special applications where the switch is in use for long periods without breaking current
and without normal voltage across the contacts when switched off.
• After a main circuit fuse has operated.

3.5 Routine Site Voltage Test

The following test should be carried out by using an a.c. test set of limited rating e.g. 2 to 4kVA, on
which the voltage is continuously variable from zero up to the maximum required for that particular
switch. Return the contactor to the supplier if the test is not successful.
Note : Applying very high voltages to open vacuum switches may generate harmful levels of X radiation.
However emission of X radiation is negligible at the specified test voltages.

3.5.1 Connect output leads of the test set across the open gap of each vacuum switch in turn.
3.5.2 Slowly raise the voltage from zero to the specified test value taking approximately one
minute to reach full voltage. During this stage any discharge or test set tripping should be
ignored unless it proves impossible to reach the full specified voltage within two minutes.

3.5.3 Hold the voltage at the specified test value for one minute.
Note: On reversing applications and on applications with VS3-C vacuum switches no discharge or test
set tripping can be tolerated whilst the voltage is being slowly raised to, and held for one minute at
the specified test voltage.

Contactor Vacuum Nominal A.C. Test D.C. Test

Type Switch System Voltage Voltage
Type Voltage 45/65 Hz (Test in both
polarities)
kV kV kV
CBX3-C VS3-C 12 22 22
CBX3 VS3 7,2 22 22
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Note : The codings given to contactors in the above table have additional suffix letters and numbers in
their references.
When carrying out a.c. high voltage tests, current monitoring facilities are not usually available and in
any event the leakage currents can be misleading due to the presence of currents associated with the
vacuum switch capacitance.
When carrying out d.c. high voltage tests, current monitoring facilities usually are available. If any doubt
exists about the vacuum switch dielectric to pass the routine site test procedure given above, an
additional criterion can be applied where the leakage current should not exceed 150 microamps at the
relevant test voltage given in above table. However, before rejecting any vacuum switch which is
apparently outside the limit, it should be ensured that the leakage current is due to faulty switch
dielectric and not due to dirt etc. on the outside of the vacuum switch envelope.
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4. Maintenance
4.1 Maintenance
These contactors are extremely reliable and only slight maintenance is normally required. The following
table outlines recommended maintenance intervals.

Installa- Pre- Every Every After Main Infrequent Every

tion commission 100,000 250,000 Fuse Switching 5
Operations Operations Operation (< 1 year) Years
* *

[3.4.1] Contactor Operation

[5.3] Auxiliary Contacts
[4.3] Vacuum Switch Wear 400A ψ
[3.5] Vacuum Switch Voltage Test

ψ Assuming a normal starting peak of six times full load current when controlling a squirrel cage
induction motor.
∗ These totals are only for ELECTRICAL operations as the Vacuum switch assemblies will
mechanically operate for the life of the contactor.

4.2 Mechanical & Electrical Life

The contactor has a design life of 1,000,000 mechanical operations. Electrical life depends upon the
type of vacuum switch fitted and the level of current to be switched. Provided that the vacuum switch
contact wear does not exceed the maximum permissible [4.3] then contactor will continue to function
correctly.
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4.3 Vacuum Switch Contact Wear Check

After isolating the main circuit of the contactor, close the armature by energising the coils and insert
the wear gauge DRC001528-02 provided underneath the washer on top of each phase (as indicated
above).
With the gauge in position, slide it from back to front to gain a feel for the movement. If the gauge is
trapped or tight fitting i.e. phase assembly, washer, and Nyloc nut also move, this indicates that the
switch contacts are worn and the switch is close to or at the end of its electrical life. If one or more
switches indicate worn contacts, all three vacuum switches must be replaced.
Important : Remember to remove the gauge after checking for wear !
Note: A switch assembly is worn out when each contact has been reduced in thickness by 0.25mm i.e.
a total of 0.5mm per pair of contacts in a switch.

4.4 Wiring Diagrams

Magnetically held

See Electric diagram contactor DRC003793-01 in annex

With mechanical latch

See Electric diagram contactor DRC003793-02 in annex

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5. Auxiliary Switches
5.1 General Information
The microswitches used are 16A / 250 Vac- Faston blade 6.3 x 0.8 type.

Auxiliary contacts are 5 NO and 5 NC positively driven. They must be connected directly at their terminal. For
each normally open or closed contact, the complement contact is available (i.e NC for NO and vice versa).
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5.2 Auxiliary Contact Blocks

5.3 Auxiliary Switch Maintenance

The auxiliary contacts require little attention but should be kept free of dust and dirt

5.3.1 Examine moving parts for side play, badly worn pivots etc., which indicate that the
auxiliary switch should be replaced.
5.3.2 Operate the contactor to check that the contacts have satisfactory wipe and break and
that movement is free.

Where reliability of operation is particularly critical - e.g. continuous processes, mine winding
installations, etc., inspection of the auxiliary switches is recommended at intervals of approximately
100,000 operations.
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6. Fault Finding
In cases of apparent contactor malfunction carry out the following checks after the isolation of the main
circuit.
Note A :As the contactor relies on atmospheric pressure acting on the switch bellows, loss of vacuum in
one or more switches on the 7,2kV and 12kV contactors will possibly prevent closure depending
on actual supply voltage and whether the coils are cold or hot.
Note B :Do not adjust nyloc nuts on top of the phase assemblies, pivot point screws and nuts, stop pin
locking nut or opening springs. It is unlikely that any of these will have altered to the extent of
causing malfunction of a contactor which was previously satisfactory.

6.1 Contactor will not close at all

a) Check power supply to the electronic card
b) Check auxiliary switch drive and pivots are not broken, badly worn or screws loose.
c) Check that all switches have vacuum using the site voltage test [3.5].
d) Manually assist closure with coils energised. If not possible to close with moderate force, check that
sufficient voltage see rating label) appears across the coil terminals.

6.2 Contactor closes and immediately reopens

a) Check for the presence of loose screws, swarf or other material in the gaps between closing coil
pole pieces and the armature plate.
b) Check the electric circuit (connection diagram).

6.3 Contactor closes but motor will not run

a) Check fuses, if fitted, and any other protection equipment
b) Check with vacuum switch contact wear gauge if contactor is nearing the end of its life.[4.2.1]
c) Check that all switches have vacuum using the site voltage test [3.5].

6.4 Contactor closes - but stops at “tips touch” i.e. No overtravel

a) Check for the presence of loose screws, swarf or other material in the gaps between closing coil
pole pieces and the armature plate.
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7. CBXS3-C Contactors (Single Phase)

The information given elsewhere in this manual is, in general, also applicable to the single phase
contactors except where reference is made to more than one phase or vacuum switch.

In particular the following information applies to the specific contactors listed below :

Wiring Diagram for CBXS3-C

- Magnetically held
See Electric diagrams contactor DRC004287-01 (Dc + Ac) in annex.

- Mechanically latch
See Electric diagrams contactor DRC004287-02 (Dc + Ac) in annex.
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8. Latch-in Device
8.1 Maintenance of Latch-in Mechanism
No maintenance is required for the latch-in mechanism, beyond an occasional light application of
molybdenum disulphide loaded grease to the sliding parts.

8.2 Latch-in Device and Setting

8.2.1 Latch in Close position

M4 GRUB
SCREW

ROLLER

PROP

CLEVIS
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8.2.2 Latch in open position

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8.3 In the event of a malfunction of the latch

The following points should be examined:

8.3.1 Check freedom of moving parts. (It is possible that the alignment of the whole latch
assembly may have been disturbed during transit).

8.3.2 Check with a clock gauge, the set-back of the clevis holding the roller behind which the prop
is located. (ie. its free movement in relation to the latch body in the horizontal direction, from the
contactor coil energised condition to the latched-in, coil de-energised state).

This set-back should be between 0.2mm and 0.4mm. The set-back can be adjusted by
slackening the screws fixing the whole latch assembly to the contactor coil support angle, and
adding (to decrease the set-back) or removing (to increase set-back) slotted shim washers
between the collars and the angle. Retighten screws and recheck set-back.

Coarse adjustment necessitates removal of the latch assembly and screwing the clevis further on
to or off its drive rod in one full turn steps. (The E-clip on the roller pivot pin must be located
against the lower slotted guide plate).

8.3.3 Check prop engagement behind roller. Assuming the set-back is correct (see 8.3.2 above),
but the latch is reluctant to trip, it is possible that the prop is too far into engagement behind the
roller. Conversely, insufficient engagement can result in failure to latch. The engagement can be
reset as follows:

Slacken the locknut on the M4 grubscrew in the prop and adjust this grubscrew until the contactor
ust fails to latch. Unscrew the grubscrew 11/2 full turns from this position so that the prop is further
into engagement behind the roller. Lock with locknut and recheck 8.3.2 above.

8.3.4 Check solenoid tripping action and adjust as follows if necessary.

Three solenoids are available, for nominal voltages of 24 Vdc, 48 Vdc and 110/240 volts ac or dc.
having cold resistances of 3, 14 or 54 ohms respectively. (Coils are marked 24Vd.c. 5%, 25% or
100% respectively).

With the contactor latched, there should be a clearance of 0.5mm to 1mm between the outer end
of the prop and the 10mm diameter collar fixed to the trip rod passing through the prop. This
dimension can be adjusted by addition or removal of M3 washers behind this collar.

With the 10mm diameter collar loose on the trip rod, allow the solenoid plunger to retract as far as
possible without forcing. Push in the plunger 1mm from this position and tightly secure the collar
to the trip rod by means of the two grub screws and lock with the locknuts. The collar now acts as
a stop for the lever/plunger assembly. The dimension between the outer end of the plunger and
the solenoid mounting plate should be at least 24mm. Check that the solenoid plunger is not
sticking at any stage in its movement.
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NOTES:

To ensure correct operation, closing coils and tripping coil must be energised for a
minimum of 300 milliseconds. Closing coils and Tripping coil must not be energised for
more than 2 seconds.

The closing supply however, should not be wired directly through a normally closed
contact on the auxiliary contact block, as this could cause the closing supply to be
disconnected before the contactor is fully closed.

The use of an auxiliary switch on the vacuum contactor or on the latch (if fitted) to interrupt the
contactor coil supply during the closing action is not recommended unless an intermediate relay
with a delay of at least 0.3 seconds is employed.
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9. Spare parts list

Recomanded quantity
CBX3 CBX3-C CBXS3-C
by contactor
Closing coils
24 V to 60 Vdc DRC001966-01 2
110 to 250 Vdc
DRC001966-04 2
110 to 240 Vac
Electronic card
24 V to 60 Vdc DRC003817-01 1
110 to 250 Vdc
DRC003817-02 1
110 to 240 Vac
Operations counter
DRC002617-01 1
Equipped auxiliary switch
5NO + 5NC DRCN01726-01 1 set
Tripping coils (latch)
24-30 Vdc DRC001749-03 1
48 Vdc DRC001749-02 1
110-240 Vdc DRC001749-01 1
240 Vac DRC001749-01 1

Replacement of parts should be performed only by qualified personnel.

Always de-energize a contactor and remove it from the equipment before performing any tests,
maintenance or repair.
Please contact AREVA T&D STS for training course. Use of unauthorized parts in the repair of
the equipment, altering of the design, or tampering by unqualified personnel will result in
dangerous conditions : can cause death, serious personal injury or equipment damage.
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10. Annex

Magnetically held

Electric diagram contactor CBX DRC003793-01

Electric diagram contactor CBXS DRC004287-01

With mechanical latch

Electric diagram contactor CBX DRC003793-02

Electric diagram contactor CBXS DRC004287-02