Distribution networks contain a large number of 10 kV vacuum circuit breakers, where the opening and closing solenoids serve as critical triggering components in the circuit breaker’s operating mechanism, bridging the protective relay commands with the mechanical operation of the breaker. However, during actual operation, issues such as mechanism sticking, incomplete operation, or welded auxiliary contacts often occur in the circuit breaker’s operating mechanism, leading to prolonged coil energization and eventual burnout. This paper specifically addresses the frequent burnout issue of switching solenoids by analyzing various failure causes and developing a dedicated control module for opening/closing electromagnetic mechanisms. The main work includes: designing a solenoid drive circuit that adopts a simple yet effective hysteresis current control method to achieve closed-loop current excitation; implementing digital control technology to complete both hardware and software design for the solenoid system, which not only simplifies the module’s hardware architecture but also enhances its flexibility for seamless integration of various protection functions including anti-pumping logic. The developed device not only effectively solves the solenoid burnout problem but also significantly improves the performance specifications of the switching solenoids.