SDV

Outdoor distribution
circuit breaker family
15.5 kV-38.0 kV

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The type SDV family offers the

most complete portfolio of outdoor
distribution circuit breakers
With thousands of type SDV circuit breakers and over a million of
type 3A operators in service, you can rely on Siemens.

Siemens is the only medium- For renewable energy

voltage, outdoor distribution applications, Siemens has
circuit breaker OEM that can added the type SDV-R stored-
offer both stored-energy energy drive circuit breaker
(spring) and magnetic- that features an integral
actuated drive mechanisms grounding switch, which is
as well as both conventional available in both conventional
and arc-resistant enclosures and arc-resistant enclosures.
for typical distribution
applications.

Table of contents
Introduction 04 – 06

General description 07

Type 3AH35-SE stored-energy operator 08 – 09

Type 3AH35-MA magnetic-actuator operator 10 – 13

Arc-resistant enclosure option 14

Technical ratings, dimensions, and features and benefits 13 – 19

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Introduction
The types SDV7 and SDV-R family of distribution circuit breakers are
the latest generation of the successful type SDV product line

Introduction
The type SDV-R integral fast-acting grounding switch is
The Siemens SDV family of outdoor distribution circuit
mechanically interlocked with the circuit breaker to limit
breakers have been operating reliably in a wide variety of
transient voltage excursion to low levels, eliminating the
applications since the early 1980s. The product line has
need for grounding transformers.
been continually expanded to include higher ratings,
reduced footprint, enhanced personnel safety features, and Removing the grounding transformer not only reduces total
environmentally responsible options. installed cost and physical footprint, but also eliminates the
risk of transformer oil spills. As such, SDV-R offers wind
With an eye towards renewable energy applications,
power producers a welcome alternative to large
Siemens recently added the type SDV-R circuit breaker with
grounding transformers with cable connections, which
an integral grounding switch as a complimentary offering
occupy significant real estate and pose the risk of oil
to the highly successful SDV7 family of circuit breakers.
leakage.
The design of the type SDV7 features significant reduction
in enclosure size; and, consequently, in the overall
footprint. The type SDV7 product line encompasses the
voltage groups 15.5 kV, 27.6 kV, and 38.0 kV. Each group is
specifically designed to optimize space and material for
the voltage class while retaining common features
across the entire product line.

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With an eye towards renewable energy applications,

Siemens recently added the type SDV-R circuit breaker with
an integral grounding switch as a complimentary offering
to the highly successful SDV family of circuit breakers.
Enclosure types

Ratings available
Stored- Magnetic-actuator
Type Rating Non-arc-resistant Arc-resistant
energy operator operator
SDV7 15.5 kV; 20 kA/25 kA; 1,200 A/2,000 A Available Available Available Available
SDV7 15.5 kV; 31.5 kA/40 kA; 1,200 A/2,000 A/3,000 A Available Available Available Future
SDV7 27.6 kV; 20 kA/25 kA; 1,200 A/2,000 A Available Available Available Available
SDV7 38.0 kV; 20 kA/25 kA; 1,200 A/2,000 A Available Available Available Future
SDV7 38.0 kV; 31.5 kA/40 kA; 1,200 A/2,000 A/2,500 A Available Available Available Future
SDV-R 38.0 kV; 20 kA/25 kA/31.5 kA/40 KA; 1,200 A/2,000 A Available Available Available Future

SDV7-AR SDV7 SDV-R-AR SDV-R

The heart of the SDV7-SE and SDV-R circuit breakers is the To enhance operator safety, an option for arc-resistant
3AH35-SE operator that is derived from the highly reliable construction in both the SDV7 and SDV-R product lines is
type 3A family of operators, that has over 45 years of available. The SDV family is the only family of outdoor
design heritage in a variety of Siemens products globally. distribution circuit breakers to offer an enclosure
construction that has been tested for internal arcing in
A significant feature enhancement to the SDV product line
accordance with IEEE C37.20.7, for accessibility type 2B.
was the introduction of the type 3AH35-MA magnetically-
The rated internal arcing short-circuit current is equal to the
actuated operator used in the SDV7-MA circuit breakers. It is
rated short-circuit current for a duration of 0.5 seconds.
adapted to the basic high-voltage support structure of the
The arc-resistant design shares the same footprint
type 3AH35-SE stored-energy operator to maintain product
dimensions as the non-arc-resistant design, for ease in
commonality.
application.
The type 3AH35-MA magnetic actuator operator employs
With thousands of type SDV circuit breakers and over a
long-life, rare-earth permanent magnets to provide the
million type 3A operators in service, you can rely on
closing force needed for the worst-case closing and latching
Siemens products to meet your distribution system
duty, in combination with the basic kinematic structure
demands.
used with the entire type SDV7 family for opening
operations. The magnetic actuator employs an electronic
controller to provide power to close the circuit breaker, as
well as to supply the energy to open the circuit breaker.

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1. B
 ushings 6. A
 ccess door (latched)
1 1
2. C
 urrent transformers 7. Relay and contol compartment

2 2 3. H
 igh-voltage compartment 8. O
 perator compartment

4. A
 ccess door (bolted) 9. Ground pads (opposite corners)

3 5. V
 acuum interrupters

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8 7

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Relay and control Operator

compartment side compartment side

Section view Enclosure type Stored-energy operator Magnetic-actuator operator

SDV7
Non-arc-resistant SDV7-SE, SDV-R SDV7-MA
Arc-resistant SDV7-SE-AR, SDV-R-AR SDV7-MA-AR

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2 2

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Section view
SDV-R

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Vacuum interrupters Enclosures

The heart of the medium-voltage circuit breaker is the The configuration of the circuit breakers is very compact,
time-proven Siemens vacuum interrupter. Siemens vacuum resulting in a small footprint enclosure, allowing the SDV
interrupters use chrome-copper contact material, which circuit breakers to fit into many existing installations.
keeps the chopping current to five amperes or less and
The enclosures are robustly constructed, with the
thereby keeps overvoltages to a minimum.
adjustable legs located at the corners of the enclosure
The contact configuration employs axial-magnetic field rather than recessed under the enclosure. This affords them
geometry to maintain the arc in diffuse mode and minimize the ability to achieve the high-loading seismic qualification
contact erosion, and provide a capability of up to 100 and resist up to 150 mph wind loads. The enclosures have a
full-rated fault interruptions (depending on rating) before corrosion-resistant, powder-paint finish and are design-test
replacement is necessary. proven to protect the internal current path and control
elements from such harsh environmental conditions as
An easily visible indicator is provided to directly determine
wind-driven rain or dust, ice and snow accumulations, and
the wear of the contacts.
outside temperatures as low as -50 ºC (-58 ºF).
Low-maintenance requirements All exterior hardware, hinges, and latches are stainless steel
The vacuum interrupter is a sealed unit so the only and the bushings are porcelain dry-type with extended
maintenance typically required on the interrupter is to creep distances for long life.
remove contaminants and check the vacuum integrity
Stainless-steel ground pads welded on diagonally opposite
mechanically. The vacuum interrupters can be disconnected
corners of the enclosure are standard on all SDV circuit
from the operating mechanism quickly, without tools, to
breakers. This is a better arrangement than designs that
check vacuum integrity. Other maintenance requirements
incorporate the ground pads into removable legs. On SDV-R
on the circuit breaker include lubrication of moving parts
circuit breakers, these pads are isolated from the grounding
and cleaning of insulation, at recommended intervals of
pad connection for the grounding switch to further
five years (or ten years with the inclusion of an optional
enhance operator safety.
heater monitoring circuit) or 10,000 operations.
The types SDV7-AR and SDV-R-AR family enclosures offer
Simple current path arc-resistant construction. The arc-resistant enclosure has
The type SDV current-path configurations are extremely been tested for conditions of internal arcing in accordance
simple. For SDV7, the vacuum interrupters are located so with IEEE C37.20.7, for accessibility type 2B. The arc-
that the connections between bushings and vacuum resistant design shares the same footprint dimensions as
interrupters are short and direct. For SDV-R, additional the non-arc-resistant design, for ease in application.
vacuum interrupters are introduced for the grounding
switch function and arranged for ease of connecting to the
station ground. The current path uses a flexible shunt
connection between the vacuum interrupter moving
contact and the bushing terminal, rather than using sliding
contacts or other moving elements in the current circuit.
The type SDV distribution circuit breaker enclosure includes
bolted, hinged doors on the front and rear of the high-
voltage compartment, as well as hinged, latched doors for
the operator compartment as well as the relay and control
compartments. Access to internal components, whether
high voltage or low voltage, is very convenient.

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Siemens is the only OEM

that can offer both stored-
energy (spring) and
magnetic-actuated drive
mechanisms.

Type 3AH35-SE
Stored-energy operator
Type 3AH35-SE stored-energy operator removed from enclosure

Type 3AH35-SE stored-energy operator The operating mechanism also includes pushbuttons for
The type 3AH35-SE circuit breaker operator used in the manually closing or opening the circuit breaker. The
types SDV7-SE and SDV-R circuit breakers is a durable and buttons are recessed to avoid inadvertent operation.
reliable stored-energy mechanism. This operator is
The demonstrated total mechanical endurance of the
designed to perform up to 10,000 operations before
operator is more than 60,000 operations with overhaul and
overhaul, and the basic operator in the 3A family has a
vacuum interrupter replacement at 10,000 operation
mean time before failure (MTBF) of over 53,000 years.
intervals.
The type 3A operator family has over 1,000,000 units in
The entire type SDV7-SE and SDV-R family, from 15.5 kV
service worldwide in vacuum circuit breakers.
through 38.0 kV, uses the same basic type 3AH35-SE
Improvements in the operator have been incorporated to operating mechanism. The operators differ only in
enhance service life and simplify maintenance. elements related to the voltage or interrupting rating of the
circuit breaker.
Newer lubricants and alternative bearing materials have
been selected to reduce the chance for interaction between The components that differ according to rating include: the
the lubricants and the metals to ensure long service life. length of the main rotating shaft, contact pressure springs,
Mounting provisions for devices, such as the opening latch, closing spring, opening spring and pushrods, as well as the
closing latch, and similar items, are designed for one- high-voltage elements, such as the vacuum interrupter,
person removal and installation. standoff insulators, and similar items.
Reusable spring clips are used for pivot pins, avoiding the The SDV-R operators also feature a second vacuum
need for special removal tools or a supply of special interrupter in each phase to perform the fast-acting
purpose retainers during maintenance. grounding function, revised kinematics to mechanically
interlock the circuit switching function and the grounding
The spring-charging mechanism is a gear-drive design.
functions, and the orientation of the vacuum interrupters
Compared to a ratchet-and-pawl mechanism, the type
with respect to the operator housing to promote a compact
3AH35-SE operator is quieter and exhibits longer
design solution.
mechanical life.
The type 3AH35-SE stored-energy operator includes
provisions for manual operation, such as during
maintenance. The closing spring can be manually charged
with a spring-charging crank. The spring-charging crank
includes a coupling that automatically disengages if the
spring-charging motor begins to operate.

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Type 3AH35-SE operator compartment in SDV7 Type 3AH35-SE operator in SDV-R

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1. Spring charging gearbox 9. OPEN-CLOSE indicator 17. Anti-pump relay

2. Closing spring 10. CHARGED-DISCHARGED indicator 18. Undervoltage trip device (optional)
3. Opening spring 11. Mechanical operation counter
4. Main rotating shaft 12. Spring release (close) coil
5. Contact pressure spring 13. Manual close pushbutton
6. Opening operation shock absorber 14. Trip coil
7. Spring charging motor 15. Manual open (trip) pushbutton
8. Manual spring charging access port 16. Auxiliary switch

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Siemens is the only OEM

that can offer both stored-
energy (spring) and
magnetic-actuated drive
mechanisms.

Type 3AH35-MA
Magnetic-actuator operator
Type 3AH35-MA magnetic-actuator operator removed from enclosure

Type 3AH35-MA magnetic-actuator operator Magnetic-actuator electronic controller

The type SDV7-MA distribution circuit breaker is available The operation of the magnetic actuator is controlled by an
with a magnetic-actuator operator. The basic configuration electronic module. The electronic module receives power
of the circuit breaker is the same as for the stored-energy from a 24 Vdc power supply, stores energy in capacitors on
version, including the high-voltage elements and the several printed circuit boards, and provides a variety of
vacuum interrupters, with only the operating mechanism functions, including:
replaced.
• Closing, upon remote (or relay) command or from local
The type 3AH35-MA magnetic-actuator operator employs pushbutton
rare-earth magnets (neodymium-iron-boron) to maintain a
•  pening, upon remote (or relay) command or from
O
stable CLOSED position, in combination with an
local pushbutton
electromagnetic coil structure to change from the OPEN
position to the CLOSED position. The magnetic actuator •  apacitor control, including charging, monitoring, and
C
uses a single coil design, providing a stable OPEN and a periodic condition checking.
stable CLOSED position without supplemental energy input.
The electronic controller allows for circuit breaker reclosing
The electronic controller provides a substantial current to
according to the standard reclosing duty sequence in IEEE
the electromagnetic coil for closing operation, so that the
C37.04, O – 0.3 s – CO – 15 s – CO. The capacitors used to
electromagnetic force adds to the magnetic force provided
power circuit breaker opening and closing actions recharge
by the rare-earth magnets.
following operations as follows:
For opening, only a modest electromagnetic force is
• After a C operation ≈ 10 s
needed, in the reverse direction, to offset the magnetic
force provided by the rare-earth magnets. In effect, the • After an O operation ≈ 2-5 s
electromagnetic force cancels the magnetic force during
• After a CO operation ≈ 12-15 s.
opening operations.
When first energized, the capacitors require approximately
The force for opening primarily is provided by the contact
35 s to obtain full charge.
pressure springs on each phase (not shown) with an assist
from the opening spring. The opening spring is the same as The electronic controller is designed for harsh
used on the stored-energy version, and its primary function environments and long life. The estimated life of the
is to provide the force to oppose the force of atmospheric electronic controller is approximately 20 years with an
pressure on the vacuum interrupter bellows, which would ambient environment outside the circuit breaker enclosure
otherwise cause the contacts of the open circuit breaker to of -50 ºC (-58 ºF) or less.
close.
The capacitors used have a life expectancy of 45 years with
The field diagrams of the magnetic actuator illustrate the an ambient environment at the capacitors of 70 °C (158 ºF)
combined magnetic and electromagnetic field conditions in (3% of total hours), 50 °C (122 ºF) (40% of total hours), with
the various circuit breaker positions. the remaining 57% of total hours in an ambient of 40 °C
(104 ºF) or less. In an environment less harsh than this, the
expected life is well in excess of 45 years.

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1. Magnetic field from

Electromagnetic and magnetic fields condition in various circuit breaker positions
rare-earth magnets

Close Close Close 2. Electromagnetic field

due to current coil

2 3.  irection of armature
D
1 movement during
closing
1
4.  irection of armature
D
3 movement during
4
opening

5.  rmature at start
A
7
6 (in OPEN position)
5 9
6.  rmature at start
A
2 8 (in CLOSED position)
Open Open
7.  rmature at end
A
(in CLOSED position)
Fields during closing - Fields while circuit breaker closed - Fields during opening -
electromagnetic and magnetic magnetic field maintains CLOSED electromagnetic field opposes 8.  rmature at end
A
fields additive position (cancels) magnetic field (in OPEN position)

9.  rmature in CLOSED
A
position

Operator elements, controls and indicators

5. RS-232 PC interface
1. Electronic controller 6. Local pushbuttons

2. Capacitor board (black-close, red-open)

7. Green LED (power supply
3. Magnetic actuator behind front cover)
4. LED 4 7
5. RS-232 PC interface 3
6
6. Local pushbuttons 4
(black-close, red-
open) 1

7.  reen LED (power

G 2 2
5
supply behind front
cover) 6

The capacitor boards are generously sized, with energy The power supply for the electronics circuits accommodates
storage above the level needed to operate the circuit a wide range of input voltages. The high-range power
breaker. In fact, the system can open and close the circuit supply accepts any voltage in the range of 110 Vac to 240
breaker if as much as 20% of the capacitors are disabled. Vac or 110 Vdc to 250 Vdc. The low-range power supply
accepts voltage in the range of 28 Vdc to 56 Vdc.
The capacitors have reserve energy such that the circuit
breaker can be electrically opened using the pushbuttons Electrical close and open commands operate through
on the operator for at least 300 seconds after control power binary inputs, with the high-range command input version
is lost. requiring input of at least 68 Vac or 68 Vdc for operation,
while the low-range command input version requires input
of at least 17 Vac or 17 Vdc for operation.

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Detail of
electronic
controller and
pull to plug to
discharge
capacitors

Automatic monitoring When control power is initially energized, the controller

The electronic controller includes monitoring and self-test executes a start-up routine, after which charging of the
functions, among which are these: capacitors begins.
• Failure to close on command (after 100 ms) When control power is first applied, a green LED on the
power supply (item 7 on page 9) is illuminated.
• Excessive coil current
The controller includes LEDs to indicate the energy status of
• Capability of capacitors
the capacitor bank.
• Initial charging of capacitors on energization
From complete discharge, approximately 25 seconds after
•  eriodic charging test cycle to verify energy storage
P control power is applied, a yellow LED lights, and
capacity (performed weekly) approximately 5 to 10 seconds later, the yellow LED goes off
and a green LED illuminates. The LEDs indicate status as
• Power supply (24 Vdc) failure
follows:
• Overcharging of capacitors (excess voltage)
• Green LED on power supply illuminated (visible with
• Coil circuit integrity operator cover removed) indicates control power is
available
• Interlock check (lockout).
•  reen LED (adjacent to pushbuttons) illuminated
G
The electronic controller also maintains a log, which
indicates the operator is ready and is capable of Open-
includes details of the last 32 operations and results of
Close-Open sequence
capacitor capability tests.
• 
Yellow LED (adjacent to pushbuttons) illuminated
Built-in fast-discharge circuit for capacitors indicates the operator is capable of an Open operation
The controller system design includes built-in means to
• 
Red LED (adjacent to pushbuttons) illuminated
discharge the capacitors if maintenance is to be performed.
indicates error and the energy is not sufficient for
There is no need for the user to provide jumper wires or
operation.
loading resistors to discharge the capacitors – simply
disconnect the plug between the electronic controller board • The controller includes output terminals corresponding
and the capacitor boards, and the discharge circuit is to the LEDs so that status can be monitored from
automatically enabled, discharging the capacitors to a low remote locations.
level to enable maintenance. The NEC (NFPA 70) requires
discharge to below 50 Vdc within five minutes, but the
system incorporated in the type SDV7-MA magnetic-
actuator design discharges to less than 5 Vdc in
approximately 90 seconds.

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External manual trip handle

An external manual trip handle is provided as standard on the type SDV7-MA and type SDV7-MA-AR circuit breakers with
magnetic-actuator operator. The external manual trip handle requires only a modest force to operate it, and once the
circuit breaker is opened, the handle can be padlocked to provide a lockout function and prevent closing of the circuit
breaker either by electrical means or by manual means.

External manual trip handle

Handle in normal position Handle in lockout position

Interlock not blocked (cover removed for photo) Interlock blocked (cover removed for photo)

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Arc-resistant enclosure option

To help improve operator safety

Type SDV7-AR Type SDV-R-AR

Siemens is the only OEM
that can offer both
conventional and
arc-resistant
circuit breaker enclosures

Arc-resistant enclosure option

The SDV family is available with an option for arc-resistant
construction.
For arc-resistant capability, the basic type SDV7 enclosure is
modified to include relief openings, along with exhaust
channels on the sides of the enclosure to route the exhaust
3
gases associated with an internal arcing event to the sides 3
of the enclosure and thence to exhaust flaps located on the
top of the side exhaust channels. 2
2
The modifications also include pressure-actuated flaps to 1
close ventilation openings between the low-voltage
compartments and the high-voltage compartment when an
arcing event occurs.
The design has been successfully tested for resistance to
internal arcing in accordance with IEEE C37.20.7 for
accessibility type 2B. Accessibility type 2B means that a
degree of protection is provided on all four sides of the
enclosure, and this protection is provided even if low-
voltage compartment doors are all open.
The rated arcing current is equal to the rated short-circuit
current of the circuit breaker as shown and the rated arcing
current duration is 0.5 s, in accordance with IEEE C37.20.7.
The basic enclosure dimensions and footprint are
unchanged from the non-arc-resistant version, simplifying 1. Relief opening
application. The exhaust channels add to the overall space 2. Exhaust channel
occupied by the enclosure, as shown in the dimensional
3. Exhaust flap on top of exhaust channel
figures.

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Technical ratings
Each voltage group optimizes space and material
while retaining common features across the entire line

Rated withstand Rated transient

voltages Rated recovery voltage2 Rated Rated
Rated short- Rated Rated permissible closing
Circuit maximum circuit and interrupting continuous t3 time tripping and
Lightning uc TRV
breaker voltage Power short-time time1 current to delay time latching
impulse peak
rating frequency current voltage Y current
(BIL)3 value
uc
kV kV kV kA, rms ms/cycles A, rms kV μs sec kA, peak

SDV7 technical ratings in accordance with IEEE C37.04-1999 and C37.06-2000

15.5-20 15.5 110/142 50 20 50/3 1,200, 2,000 29.2 32 2 52

15.5-25 15.5 110/142 50 25 50/3 1,200, 2,000 29.2 32 2 65

1,200, 2,000,
15.5-31.5 15.5 110/142 50 31.5 50/3 29.2 32 2 82
3,000
1,200, 2,000,
15.5-40 15.5 110/142 50 40 50/3 29.2 32 2 104
3,000
27.6-20 27.6 150/194 60 20 50/3 1,200, 2,000 52.1 45 2 52
27.6-25 27.6 150/194 60 25 50/3 1,200, 2,000 52.1 45 2 65
38.0-20 38.0 200/258 80 20 50/3 1,200, 2,000 71.7 59 2 52
38.0-25 38.0 200/258 80 25 50/3 1,200, 2,000 71.7 59 2 65
1,200, 2,000,
38.0-31.5 38.0 200/258 80 31.5 50/3 71.7 59 2 82
2,500
1,200, 2,000,
38.0-40 38.0 200/258 80 40 50/3 71.7 59 2 104
2,500
SDV-R technical ratings in accordance with IEEE C37.04-2018 and C37.20.4-2013
38.0-20 38.0 200/258 80 20 50/3 1,200, 2,000 71.7 59 2 52
38.0-25 38.0 200/258 80 25 50/3 1,200, 2,000 71.7 59 2 65
38.0-31.5 38.0 200/258 80 31.5 50/3 1,200, 2,000 71.7 59 2 82
38.0-40 38.0 200/258 80 40 50/3 1,200, 2,000 71.7 59 2 104

Footnotes:
1. 50 ms interrupting time standard. 83 ms interrupting time optional with stored-energy operator only.
2. TRV values for SDV7 are in accordance with IEEE C37.06-2009 TRV peak value uc roughly equal to historic E2 value in IEEE C37.06-2000. Value t3,
time to voltage uc is approximately 1/1.138 times T2 value in IEEE C37.06-2000. TRV values for SDV-R are in accordance with IEEE C37.04-2018.
3. First value is full-wave impulse withstand. Second value is chopped-wave impulse withstand, applicable only with circuit breaker closed.
4. Rated internal arcing short-circuit current is equal to the rated short-circuit current for a duration of 0.5 s. Accessibility type 2B in accordance with
IEEE C37.20.7.

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Control data for stored-energy operator

Range Close coil Trip coil1 Spring charging motor

Nominal Amperes run
Close Trip A A Charging seconds
(avg.)

48 Vdc6 36-56 28-56 11.4 30/11.4 8 10

125 Vdc 90-140 70-140 2.1 7.4/4.8 4 10

250 Vdc 180-280 140-280 2.1 9.6/4.2 2 10
120 Vac 104-127 104-127 2.0 --- 6 10
240 Vac 208-254 208-254 2.0 --- 3 10

Control data for magnetic-actuator operator

Controller output
Input voltage range Input power Capacitor voltage2,3,4
Close Open
Electronic
controller 28-56 Vdc 80 W5 40-55 A 10-15 A 160 Vdc
power supply

95-250 Vdc / 100-254 60 W / 60

40-55 A 10-15 A 160 Vdc
Vac VA5

Binary inputs Low-range model ≥ 17 Vdc or 17 Vac Recommended duration ≥ 100 ms

(close and
open
commands) High-range model ≥ 69 Vdc or 53 Vac Recommended duration ≥ 100 ms

Footnotes:
1. First value is for standard 50 ms/three-cycle interrupting time. Second value is for optional 83 ms/five-cycle interrupting time (stored-energy
operator only).
2. If controller power fails, capacitors retain sufficient charge to open circuit breaker within 300 seconds, with minimum open command
duration 100 ms.
3. Capacitors discharge to 10 V or less within five minutes after disconnecting plug.
4. Capacitor charging time approximately 30-35 seconds from complete discharge, approximately 12 seconds after OPEN-CLOSE-OPEN
sequence.
5. On initial energization, power demand is approximately 100 W, declining to approximately 20 W when capacitors are fully charged. When
the circuit breaker operates (open or close), power demand again increases to approximately 100 W, declining to approximately 20 W
when capacitors are fully charged.
6. Applicable to type SDV7 only; not applicable to type SDV-R.

3AH35-SE 3AH35-MA

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Dimensions
D
SDV7-AR C
E F
A B G

K K

Rear Front Rear

C H
J
Front view Side view

SDV-R-AR I
C F E
G Front
A B
D

K K

H
C

Dimensions in inches (mm)

Type Rating A B C D E F G H I J K5

15.5 kV, 10.7 13.0 47.1 44.5 12.4 19.8 92.0-116.0 36.1 31.3 42.7 10.3
SDV7
1,200 A-2,000 A (272) (330) (1,197) (1.130) (315) (503) (2,337-2,945) (918) (794) (1,084) (260)
15.5 kV, 12.3 16.0 56.5 52.8 15.9 21.0 96.0-120.0 44.2 39.4 52.0 11.4
SDV7
3,000 A (312) (406) (1,435) (1,340) (403) (534) (2,438-3,048) (1,123) (1,001) (1,321) (290)
27.6 kV, 12.3 16.0 56.5 49.8 14.4 21.2 96.0-120.0 44.2 39.4 52.0 11.4
SDV7
1,200 A-2,000 A (312) (406) (1,435) (1,265) (366) (538) (2,438-3,048) (1,123) (1,001) (1,321) (290)
38.0 kV,
13.4 19.5 67.8 63.0 20.4 22.2 120.5-144.5 55.6 50.9 63.1 16.7
SDV7 1,200 A, 2,000 A,
(340) (495) (1,723) (1,600) (518) (563) (3,060-3,670) (1,413) (1,294) (1,604) (424)
2,500 A
38.0 kV, 14.6 19.5 68.2 82.2 20.7 28.5 128.3-149.3 68.5 62.1 61.5 15.6
SDV-R
1,200 A, 2,000 A (371) (495) (1,733) (2,089) (524) (723) (3,259-3,792) (1,740) (1,578) (1,561) (395)

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SDV7, SDV7-AR, SDV-R, and SDV-R-AR | Brochure

Features and benefits

Standards
The type SDV circuit
breakers meet the
following standards:
• IEEE C37.04
ratings and
requirements for
ac high-voltage
circuit breakers
• IEEE C37.09 test
procedures for ac
high-voltage
circuit breakers
• IEEE C37.06
preferred ratings
ac high-voltage
circuit breakers.
Arc-resistance
• IEEE C37.20.7
Testing for
internal arcing
faults (for arc-
resistant units).
Grounding switch
• IEEE C37.20.4
indoor ac
switches (for
SDV-R/SDV-R-AR
units).
Maintenance
interval
If applied under IEEE
usual service
conditions,
maintenance is only
needed at intervals of
five years/10,000
operations. With the
inclusion of an
optional heater
monitoring circuit,
the maintenance
interval can be
extended to 10 years.

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 Brochure | SDV7, SDV7-AR, SDV-R, and SDV-R-AR

The SDV product line has been continually

expanded to include higher ratings, reduced footprint,
enhanced personnel safety features, and
environmentally responsible options.

Standard features for all types Seismic Options available for all types
include: When specified, the circuit breaker can include:
• Visual circuit breaker status be provided with the capability of • Arc-resistant construction
window maintaining structural integrity during • Terminal connectors for bushings
• Operations counter and following a seismic disturbance,
as appropriate for the specified UBC, • Terminal connectors for ground
• Mechanical position indicator IBC, or IEEE 693 levels. • Current transformers
• External manual trip means Stored-energy operating mechanism (up to two per bushing)
•  enerous relay and metering
G type 3AH35-SE: • Siemens protective relays
space • Close and trip coil
• Other protective relays
• Hinged panel for relays or devices • Options available:
• Local/remote or toggle switches
• 
Necessary terminal blocks and •  apacitor trip unit for
C
wiring alternating current (ac) • 
Additional heaters for -40 °C
tripping supply application (consult factory for
• Fused knife-switch control voltage
-50 °C application)
disconnects • Second trip coil
• Porcelain dry-type roof bushings • Heaters applied at ½ voltage
• Undervoltage trip device
• Bolted cabinet construction • Adjustable thermostat
•  dditional auxiliary switch
A
• Permanent lifting eyes contacts •  eismic capability (IEEE 693 high
S
level, UBC zones 1-4)
• Adjustable galvanized legs (4) •  ircuit breaker control switch
C
• 
Corrosion resistant powder paint with indicating lights. • Interior convenience outlet (GFCI)
finish (ANSI-61 light gray with • Interior light with switch
Magnetic-actuator operating
white for interior panels of the
mechanism type 3AH35-MA •  olded-case circuit breakers in
M
low-voltage relay and control
• Pushbuttons for local close and lieu of fused knife switches
compartment)
open
• 
Stainless steel external ground • Wire markers.
pads (2) • Options available:

• Stainless steel external hardware •  dditional auxiliary switch

A
contacts
• 
Cabinet heaters to prevent
condensation  • Binary input voltage:
• Filtered ventilation •  igh range
H
• IEEE rain- and dust-tested design ≥ 68 Vdc or 68 Vac

• Reduced footprint from previous • L ow range

models. ≥ 17 Vdc or 17 Vac.

Standard features for the types • Electronic power supply:

SDV-R and SDV-R-AR only: • 28-56 Vdc
• Integral fast-acting grounding
switch •  5-250 Vdc /
9
100-254 Vac.
• Isolated ground and grounding
connection pads.

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