After having brought out vacuum circuit breakers of horizontal isolation and horizontal draw-out type in a highly acclaimed and successful design, mei has introduced a new type identified as vr5 series. These are of vertical isolation and horizontal draw-out type for the ratings of 12 kv, 20 ka, and up to 800 amps with additional advantages. The compactness of vr5 vacuum circuit breaker finds utility in various types of indoor/outdoor switchboard configurations including multi-panel switchboards, ring main units, unitised sub-stations, and more so in rmus for multi-storied buildings.