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Electrical Equipment & Systems -> Electrical Transmission & Switching -> Switchgears


Switchgears




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Arc-Resistant Switchgear uses environmentally friendly technology.

Arc-Resistant Switchgear uses environmentally friendly technology.

Eaton Corp.    Pittsburgh, PA 15272
May 07, 2013 Able to be shipped in single structure, ArcGard metal-enclosed load interrupter switchgear with arc-resistant enclosures provides centralized control and protection for medium-voltage power distribution equipment. It controls, collects, and channels decomposition of products from internal arcing faults to area away from perimeter of gear. While avoiding use of Sulfur Hexafluoride (SF6) technology, unit incorporates vacuum interrupters as well as arc chute and flicker blade technology.

Vacuum Circuit Breaker utilizes magnetic actuator.

ABB Inc.    Auburn Hills, MI 48326
Feb 04, 2013 Featuring embedded pole technology, R-MAG Outdoor Vacuum Circuit Breaker is capable of interrupting up to 40 kA at 38 kV with single vacuum interrupter per phase. Magnetic actuator has only one moving part and requires no regular maintenance. Embedded in solid insulating material, breaker is insulated from external effects of mechanical shock, dust, and humidity. It offers extended capabilities of 10,000 load operations, which is 5x IEEE requirements for endurance capabilities.

Power Distribution Switch suits self-powered USB applications.

Exar Corp.    Fremont, CA 94538
Dec 12, 2012 Delivering 1.0 A of continuous load current on each channel across USB 3.0 interconnections, dual channel XRP2524 independently manages all aspects of V(BUS) power distribution and provides fault protection of host power supply and attached peripherals. Device accepts input voltage from 2.7–6.5 V allowing for operations from 3.3 V and 5 V power rails. Switch seamlessly interfaces with any USB controller through channel independent active-high enable logic and fault flag.

Vacuum Circuit Breakers  target mining applications.

Vacuum Circuit Breakers target mining applications.

Eaton Corp.    Pittsburgh, PA 15272
Sep 24, 2012 Sealed from dust and contaminants, medium voltage W-VACiMB Circuit Breakers protect transformers, capacitor banks, motors, busbar sections, and cable. Units feature modular design consisting of vacuum interrupter, encapsulated pole unit, and universal mechanism assembly. Housed in 18 x 18 x 18 in. package, 17.5 kV breakers serve both 50 and 60 Hz segments of underground mining industry, and meet/exceed requirements of E2 and M2 in accordance with IEC 62271-100.

Medium Voltage Padmount Switchgear suits outdoor installations.

Medium Voltage Padmount Switchgear suits outdoor installations.

ABB Power T & D Co., Inc., Power Systems    Raleigh, NC 27606
Aug 22, 2012 Metal-enclosed switching product, VersaPad(TM), utilizes VersaRupter load break switch with arc-extinguishing system. Dead-front enclosure, where all energized components are enclosed within inner grounded steel compartment, provides electrical isolation as well as protection from contamination. Footprint facilitates replacement of existing field units without changing pad or cables or requiring any additional retrofitting/adapting effort.

Arc-Resistant Switchgear features front accessible design.

Eaton Corp.    Pittsburgh, PA 15272
Aug 20, 2012 Providing centralized control and protection for low-voltage power distribution equipment, Arc-Resistant Switchgear has front-accessible design that enables equipment to be installed against wall. Switchgear meets UL 1558 and ANSI C37.20.7 arc-resistant standards and is engineered to protect personnel from dangerous arcing faults by redirecting or channeling arc energy out top of gear. Applications include utilities, data centers, institutions, hospitals, and water/wastewater facilities.

Switchgear incorporates 4,000 A circuit breaker.

Eaton Corporation / Cutler-Hammer Automation    Milwaukee, WI 53216
Aug 20, 2012 Engineered to protect, control, and monitor low-voltage distribution systems, 30 in. wide Magnum DS incorporates Magnum Narrow 4,000 A circuit breaker, which uses Digitrip(TM) unit technology, featuring Zone Selective Interlocking(TM) and Arcflash Reduction Maintenance System(TM) technology. Circuit breaker supports Modbus and INCOM(TM) communications. Tested to ANSI C37.20.7.1 and IEC 60947-2 standards, switchgear meets UL 1558 and 891 standards for AC systems up to 600 V.

Automated Recloser offers modular foundation for Smart Grid.

Automated Recloser offers modular foundation for Smart Grid.

Thomas & Betts Corp.    Memphis, TN 38125
May 22, 2012 Available in 1- or 3-phase 15, 27, and 38 kV configurations, ElastimoldŽ Recloser features magnetic actuator, integrated pole-mounting bracket, 360° open/closed position indicator, and standard 150 kV BIL rating. Modular design facilitates integration of additional sensing devices, facilitating long-term planning for utilities. Compatible with Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories controls, recloser comes with integral current transformer and load-side voltage sensors.

Vacuum Recloser features 38 kV rating.

Vacuum Recloser features 38 kV rating.

ABB Ltd.    Zurich CH-8050  Switzerland
Feb 29, 2012 Equipped with RER620 Intelligent Electronic Device, 3-phase GridShieldŽ features single-phase tripping capabilities. Unit has modular pole assembly and can function as recloser, sectionalizer, or automated load break switch. Offering integrated loop control, RER620 comes standard with fully implemented IEC 61850 and GOOSE messaging features, as well as inrush detection for use in distributed generation applications, and high impedance fault detection for downed conductor detection.

Gas Insulated Switchgear features 245 kV design.

ABB Ltd.    Zurich CH-8050  Switzerland
Apr 13, 2011 Series ELK-14 Gas Insulated Switchgear feature single-phase isolation and are delivered tested and mounted on frame. Intelligent control and protection equipment is installed in control cubicle directly at bay. Operating mechanisms are placed in front of bays and current transformers are located outside gas compartments to ease accessibility. Rated voltage is 253 kV, and current capacity is 3,150 A. Versions conforming to IEC and IEEE standards protect power networks up to fault current of 50 kA.

Position Switch wirelessly transmits signals to receiving unit.

Position Switch wirelessly transmits signals to receiving unit.

STEUTE Meditech, Inc.    Ridgefield, CT 06877
Nov 09, 2010 Suited for assembly points in industrial automation machines and plants which are narrow and difficult to access, Wireless Cube RF 10 provides max transmitting range of 300 m in open areas and 30 m inside buildings. Electronics of switch are provided by battery. Device is available with spring rod actuator or as magnetic switchgear with reed contact. Supporting up to 1,800 switching cycles/hr, Wireless Cube RF 10 offers mechanical lifespan of more than 1 million switching cycles.

Command Switchgear uses 863.3 MHz frequency band.

Command Switchgear uses 863.3 MHz frequency band.

STEUTE Meditech, Inc.    Ridgefield, CT 06877
Nov 09, 2010 Requiring neither external energy supply nor cable for signal transmission, Series BF 94 can be fixed directly to any surface or machine, irrespective of cable ducts and power sources. Energy needed by device is generated via electrodynamic energy generator according to energy harvesting principle. Multi-network-compatible and programmable via receiver, switchgear offers maximum transmission ranges of 300 m in open areas and 30 m inside buildings.

Molded Vacuum Interrupter fits through wind tower doorways.

Molded Vacuum Interrupter fits through wind tower doorways.

Thomas & Betts Corp.    Memphis, TN 38125
Jun 25, 2010 Available for subsurface, vault, tower, padmount, or riser-pole applications, 38 kV ElastimoldŽ Molded Vacuum Interrrupter (MVI) incorporates combination of EPDM molded insulation with vacuum interrupter. Maintenance-free unit, containing no gas or oil, is built to be environmentally friendly. It utilizes 25 kA symmetrical vacuum bottle interrupter and magnetic actuator mechanism along with current sensor. Various control options are available.

Low-Voltage Switchgear enhances arc-flash protection.

GE Co., GE Consumer Products    Louisville, KY 40225
Jan 25, 2010 Promoting system reliability and arc flash protection, AKD-20 utilizes EntelliGuardŽ G low-voltage circuit breakers, available from 800-5,000 A with fault ratings up to 150 kAIC, and EntelliGuard TU Trip Unit. Optimized footprint can use 22, 30, or 38 in. section sizes when possible, and lack of ventilation openings protects operators from vented hot ionized gases. Also included, ZSI system lets multiple breakers protect their zones instantaneously while maintaining full selectivity.

Remote Racking Device employs medium-voltage safety feature.

GE Co., GE Consumer Products    Louisville, KY 40225
Jan 21, 2010 Meeting needs of safety-conscious maintenance personnel, Low-Voltage Switchgear Remote Racking Device lets operators move up to 30 ft away from draw-out breaker during racking procedures. Push of start button draws circuit breaker out with 115 V motor in gearbox, and another push racks circuit breaker back into place. Cable-connected, handheld device permits remote control of gearbox and racking motor and incorporates motor directional switch and circuit breaker reset toggle switch.

Low-Voltage Switchgear lessens electrical system lifecycle cost.

GE Co., GE Consumer Products    Louisville, KY 40225
Jan 18, 2010 Able to identify feeder breaker circuit location where ground fault exists without additional hardware, Entellisys(TM) 4.0 also offers features built-in redundancy and converts all metering values to amps and volts in IEEE floating point format. Zone-based protection enables detection, in as little as 25 ms, of arcing faults in equipment while maintaining selectivity. Other features include Ground Fault Priority Tripping, Near-Gear Control Stack, and current and voltage waveform capture.

Medium-Voltage Switchgear is designed for wind turbines.

Siemens Energy, Inc.    Alpharetta, GA 30004
Apr 22, 2009 Operating at 36 kV, NX Plus C Wind has compact design that can be readily accommodated in wind turbine towers. This gas-insulated switchgear installs in base of wind turbine tower and can fit through its door. In most applications, wind turbine with its generator supplies electrical energy at 690 V. Downcircuit converter matches frequency to wind farm's network and ensures stable voltage level. Transformer steps this up to 30 or 33 kV to minimize transmission losses.

Switchgear mounts directly on indoor busbar systems.

Rittal Corporation    Springfield, OH 45504
Sep 29, 2008 Rittal Ri4Power type-tested low-voltage switchgear can be mounted directly on RiLine60 indoor busbar systems using device, connection, or circuit breaker adapters. It can be used to install IEC-compliant switchgear with form separation up to Form 4 and busbar systems up to 4,000 A. Direct access to fully-insulated busbars in relevant functional space enables switchgear's terminal points and corresponding connection cables to be reached quickly from front for maintenance.

Loadcenters feature in-board neutral capabilities.

Eaton Electrical    Moon Township, PA 15208
Jan 08, 2007 Designed for residential electrical contract jobs, Premium CH loadcenters are available with Cutler-HammerŽ plug-on neutral arc-fault circuit interrupter (AFCI) and ground-fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) to reduce installation time. Options eliminate need to wire neutral of breaker to neutral bar due to addition of metal stab on breaker that clips onto inboard neutral bar of loadcenter. Products also accept all standard CH circuit breakers.

Switchgear offers zone-based protection and mobile metering.

Switchgear offers zone-based protection and mobile metering.

GE Company GE Industrial Systems    Plainville, CT 06062
Feb 03, 2006 Ranging from 208-600 V/800-5,000 A, Entellisys(TM) provides synchronized, waveform capture from every circuit simultaneously, within microseconds, enabling fault reports and event logs before, during, and after event for each breaker. Users can set up to 600 alarm conditions for which Entellisys will send information to designated devices. Operators can perform control, monitoring, and diagnostic work outside arc-flash protection boundary using remote HMI options.




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