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Vamp Arc Protection Series

Product catalog summary

Overview
The VAMP Arc Protection Series, including models VAMP 121 and VAMP 221, is designed to enhance personnel safety and minimize material damage in hazardous power system fault situations. These systems detect arcs and measure fault currents, quickly isolating faults by tripping circuit breakers.

Key Benefits

Personnel Safety: Fast response to arc faults can save lives during switchgear operations.
Reduced Production Loss: Minimizes damage and power supply outages.
Extended Switchgear Life: Increases lifecycle expectancy, delaying the need for new investments.
Lower Insurance Costs: Effective protection systems can lead to better insurance terms.
Cost-Effective and Quick Installation: Low investment costs with fast installation and commissioning.
Reliable Operation: Operates based on light and current detection, designed according to IEC-60255 standards.

System Implementation
The VAMP arc protection system can be implemented in three ways: as an autonomous master unit system, as part of the VAMP protection relay system, or as an integration of both. It offers fast protection for LV and MV switchgear, reducing fault clearing times significantly compared to conventional systems.

Applications and Customer Segments

Panel Builders: Cost-effective solutions adaptable to project changes, with robust sensor construction.
Industrial Customers: Quick retrofit installations, user-friendly interfaces, and multi-zone operation.
Utilities: Easy extension and integration with SCADA systems, simple installation.
Power Generation and Wind Power: Precise operations with high immunity against interference.
Marine: Compact size, easy commissioning, and approvals from major marine classification societies.

Product Characteristics

VAMP 221 System: Features include 3-phase current measurement, circuit-breaker failure protection, and programmable operation zones.
VAM I/O Units: Various units for current and sensor connections, with continuous supervision and communication ports.
VAMP 121 Unit: Simple installation, supports point or smoke sensors, and offers a cost-efficient solution.

Installation and Connectivity
The system supports up to 16 VAM I/O units connected to one VAMP 221 unit, with a maximum distance of 100 meters. It integrates arc protection with feeder protection relays, enhancing overall system reliability.

Conclusion
The VAMP Arc Protection Series provides a scalable and flexible solution for arc protection in various applications, ensuring safety, reliability, and cost-effectiveness.

Order Code Explanation
Various components and accessories for VAMP221, including fiber sensor I/O units, point sensor I/O units, current I/O units, trip multiplier relays, arc sensors with varying cable lengths, modular cables, and mounting plates. Specific codes denote the type and specifications of each component.

Technical Data

VAMP 221: Power supply ranges from 48 to 256 V ac/dc. It features measuring circuits with rated current of 1 A / 5 A and frequency of 45 to 65 Hz. It includes tripping contacts, signal/alarm contacts, and BIO inputs/outputs with specific voltage and current ratings.
VAMP 4R: Contains tripping contacts with rated voltage of 250 V ac/dc and specific current carrying capabilities.
VAM 10L, VAM 3L, VAM 4C: These units have specific trip contacts, digital inputs/outputs, and power consumption details. VAM 10L supports 10 arc sensor channels, while VAM 3L supports 3 fiber loops.
VAMP 121: Operates on a 24 Vdc power supply with specific tripping contact ratings and BIO inputs/outputs.

Casing and Dimensions
VAMP 221 and VAMP 121 have specified dimensions and weights, suitable for different installation requirements.

Disturbance and Mechanical Tests
Products comply with various EN standards for emission, immunity, and mechanical tests, ensuring reliability under different environmental conditions.

Environmental Conditions
Operating temperature ranges from 0 to +55°C, with transport and storage temperatures from -40 to +70°C. Relative humidity conditions are specified for optimal performance.

Company Information
Vamp Ltd is a Finnish company specializing in protection relays for electrical power systems. The company is ISO 9001:2000 certified and emphasizes customer care and product development.

Catalog excerpts

Arc Protection SeriesVAMP 121 VAMP 221 >

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An arc protection relay is a protective device used tomaximize the personnel safety and minimize the materialdamage of the installation in the most hazardous powersystem fault situations. The arc protection system detectsan arc in an installation and measures the fault current. On detection of a fault the arc protection relay immediatelytrips the concerned circuit breaker(s) to isolate the fault.An arc protection system operates much faster thanconventional protection relays and thus damage causedby an arc short circuit can be kept to a minimum level. Modern society heavily depends on an uninterrupt-ed...

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The comprehensiveness of an arc protection system depends on therequirements of the customer segment. Each segment prefers using an appropriate protection scheme and the scheme is naturally optimised for the power system. Vamp has designed the arc protection family keeping the requirements of every customer segment in mind. > Cost effectiveness from basic to demanding applicationsՕThe system shall be adaptive to changes during the execution of the switchgear construction projectArc sensors mountable in stages ՕChoice and mixture of sensor technologies (point sensor, fiber sensor) supportedRobust...

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Precise quick operation as the currents are highՕ Alternative implementation of the bus bar protectionusing arc protection systems. High immunity against interference > Օ Basic arc protection Integrated smoke and arc detection with the same unit Օ Cost effectiviness High environmental immunity > ՕPreparation and pre-installation in live switchgear Quick installation and straight-forward workshop testingՕAdaptation to changes during the commissioning project and in the future > Use of standard componentsՕCompletion of arc protection systems with building blocks Further up-grading possibility >...

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VAMP 221Central Unit VAM10LI/O Unit > VAMP 255Feeder Manager VAMP140o/c Relay >

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VAMP 221 system with VAM 4C, VAM 10L and VAM3L I/O units VAMP 221 arcprotection system central unit VAM 4C current I/O unit VAM 10L point sensor I/O unit VAM 3L fiber sensor I/O un it > Auxiliary supply and communication via modular cableՕ 3-phase current measure-ment or 2-phase and earth-fault current measurement Current pick-up setting by potentiometer and led displayՕ Indication of the currentchannel, current unbalan- ce and trip relay activation One heavy duty trip relay Օ Two communication portsfor central unit and I/O unit interconnection Auxiliary supply and communication via modular cableՕ...

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VAMP 121 arc protection unit Point sensors > easy installation and replacement (twisted pair connection, handy during switchgear transportation)Օ Fault location indication Surface mounting Օ Pipe mounting Continuous self-supervision Օ Operation on light only Supports point or smoke sensors Օ Up to 10 sensors Typically trips the incoming feeder Օ Straight-forward installation Operation time 9 ms (including the output relay)Օ Cost efficient solution Self-supervision Point sensor VA1DA-x (surface) Point sensor VA1EH-x (pipe) Fibre sensor > Օ Cost effective when plenty of compartmentsare to be supervised...

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Arc Protection Series Arc Protection Series > A unique concept to integratearc protection system and feeder protection relays The VAMP 255 feeder manager receivesits light information via the BIO line from the VAMP 221 central unit system. VAMP 255 operates as a back-up protection for the arc protection scheme but in addition to this the feeder manager supervises arc faults in the busduct compartment. The VAMP 221 and VAMP 255 units are interconnected using a standard instrumentation cable. 3-phase current measurement or 2-phase currentand residual current measurement is used when the simultaneous...

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VAMP 121 system / VAMP 4R Supply unitAlarm relay Arc sensor VA1DA-VA1EH VAM series (VAM 10L, 3L, 4C) Mounting plates for VA 1 DA Trip multiplier unit VAR 4CE > VYX001 VYX002 13 size="-1">

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Nominal current [A] 3 = 1A / 5A Not in use A Not in use 3 Supply voltage [V] A = 48.. 265Vac/dc Optional hardware 1 A = None > VAMP 221 Central Unit Optional hardware 2 A = NoneB = VAM 3QD Control hardware > Order Code Explanation NoteVAM 3L Fiber sensor I/O unit (VAMP221)3 fiber loops VAM 10L Point sensor I/O unit (VAMP221)10 sensor inputs VAM 4C Current I/O unit (VAMP221) 3 current inputs VAMP 4R Trip multiplier relay 4xNO and 4xNC VA1DA-6 Arc sensor Cable length 6 m > Point sensor VA1DA-x Fiber sensor I/O unitVAM 3L VA1DA-20 Arc sensor Cable length 20 m VA1DP-5 Portable arc sensor Cable length...

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Digital outputs 1 pc- Rated voltage24 V dc- Rated current20 mA ( max ) Digital inputs 1 pc- Rated voltage24 V dc - Rated current5 mA No. of arc sensor channels10 Power supply+24 V dc via modular cableor terminals > Power supply TRIP contacts 1 pc NO- Rated voltage 250 V ac/dc - Continuous carry 5 A - Make and carry for 0.5 s 30 A - Make and carry for 3 s 15 A - t>7 ms VAMP 221 Dimensions - Us 48...256 V ac/dc (W x H x D)208 x 155 x 223 mmWeight4.2 kg Measuring circuits - Rated current In1 A / 5 A- Rated frequency fn45...65 Hz- Power consumption VAMP 121 Dimensions (W x H x D)157 x 92 x 25 mmWeight0.52...

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Vamp LtdP.O.Box 810 FI-65101 VAASA FinlandVisiting address:Vaasa Airport Park Yrittjnkatu 15 Vaasa, Finland Tel: +358 20 753 3200Fax: +358 20 753 3205 Email: [email protected] http:// www.vamp.fi > We reserve the rights to product alterations without prior notice.Copyright 䤩 Vamp Ltd. All trademarks are the property of theirrespective holders. VB221.EN006 size="-2">

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