SDV6 Distribution Circuit Breaker

15.5kV / 20kA to 40kA / 1200A to 3000A / 110kV BIL

27.6kV / 20kA to 25kA / 1200A to 2000A / 150kV BIL

38.0kV / 20kA to 40kA / 1200A to 2000A / 200kV BIL

Up to 200kV BIL

Reliable performance Time proven

operating mechanism

Power Transmission & Distribution

3AH3 operator derived from operators

introduced in 1977
Common operator for all ratings

Extended capacitor switching ratings (optional)

Out-of-phase switching ratings (optional)
Large control compartment

Stainless steel exterior hardware

Porcelain dry-type bushings
Robust design

Highly reliable vacuum interrupters

MTTF over 42,000 years

Pair with Siemens Protective Relays to match

any typical application

Moderate and high seismic qualification (Zones 1-4)

Meets or exceeds the latest ANSI, IEEE and
NEMA standards

ANSI rain tested enclosure (C37.20.2 1999)

Circuit breakers shipped completely assembled and

ready to install

SDV6 Specification Sheet

Circuit
Breaker Type

SDV6-15.5-20
SDV6-15.5-25
SDV6-15.5-31.5
SDV6-15.5-40
SDV6-27.6-20
SDV6-27.6-25
SDV6-38-20
SDV6-38-25
SDV6-38-31.5
SDV6-38-40

Rated
Maximum
Voltage

Rated Withstand
Rated ShortVoltages
Circuit & ShortLightning
Power
Time Current
Impulse (BIL) Frequency

kV, rms

kV4

15.5
15.5
15.5
15.5
27.6
27.6
38
38
38
38

Control Voltages, IEEE C37.06 Table 8

Nominal

Close

48 Vdc
125 Vdc
250 Vdc
120 Vac
240 Vac

Rating

15.5kV up
to 2000A
15.5kV
3000A
All 27.6kV
All 38kV

1
2

3
4

kV

110 / 142
110 / 142
110 / 142
110 / 142
150 / 194
150 / 194
200 / 258
200 / 258
200 / 258
200 / 258

kA, rms

50
50
50
50
60
60
80
80
80
80

20
25
31.5
40
20
25
20
25
31.5
40

ms / cycles

83 / 5
83 / 5
83 / 5
83 / 5
83 / 5
83 / 5
83 / 5
83 / 5
83 / 5
83 / 5

Rated
Continuous
Amperes
A, rms

1200, 2000
1200, 2000
1200, 2000, 3000
1200, 2000, 3000
1200, 2000
1200, 2000
1200, 2000
1200, 2000
1200, 2000
1200, 2000

Trip

28 56
70 140
140 280
104 127
208 254

Trip Coil3

Close Coil

SDV6 Dimensions in Inches

D

Rated
Interrupting
Time1

2.1
1.0
0.5
0.9
0.4

G(Min.)

G(Max.)

2.1 / --1.0 / 5.4

0.5 / 2.1
-----

10.8

13.0 51.0

58.5 28.2

15.9

106.0

129.6 44.1 39.9 44.0

12.4

15.8 59.3

63.8 28.2

15.9

106.0

129.6 44.1 39.9 52.3

12.4
17.8

15.8 59.3
19.7 75.2

58.5 28.2
78.5 44.9

Rated Transient
Rated
Rated Closing
Recovery Voltage2
Permissible
& Latching
Current
uc TRV
t3 Time to Tripping Delay
Peak Value Voltage uc
Time Y
kV

29.2
29.2
29.2
29.2
52.1
52.1
71.7
71.7
71.7
71.7

32
32
32
32
45
45
59
59
59
59

Type SDV6 Circuit Breaker Control Data

Range

36 56
90 140
180 280
104 127
208 254

Type SDV6 Ratings

15.9
24.5

106.0
122.5

129.6 44.1 39.9 52.3

157.9 71.5 63.5 67.2

Optional 50 ms (3 cycles) with 125 Vdc or 250 Vdc trip voltage.

TRV values are in accord with IEEE C37.06-200X, Draft 7.4 (March, 2006). TRV peak
value Uc is roughly equal to historic E2 value in IEEE C37.06-2000. Value t3, time to
voltage Uc, is approximately 1/1.138 times the T2 value in IEEE C37.06-2000.
First value is for standard 83ms/5-cycle interrupting time. Second value is for
optional 50ms/3-cycle interrupting time.
First value is full-wave impulse withstand circuit breaker open or closed. Second
value is chopped-wave impulse withstand, applicable only with circuit breaker closed.

All statements, technical information and recommendations contained herein are

based on information and tests we believe to be reliable. The accuracy or
completeness hereof is not guaranteed. Since conditions of use are outside our
control, the user should determine the suitability of the product for its intended
use and assumes all risk and liability whatsoever in connection herewith.

Siemens Power Transmission & Distribution, Inc.

7000 Siemens Road
Wendell, North Carolina 27591 USA
1-800-347-6659
www.usa.siemens.com/energy

2006 Siemens Power Transmission & Distribution, Inc.

All rights reserved.
E50001-U229-A264-US00
Subject to change without notice.

sec

kA, peak

2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2

52
65
82
104
52
65
52
65
82
104

Spring Charging Motor

Amperes Run (Avg.)

8
4
2
6
3

Charging Seconds

10
10
10
10
10