Thomas & Betts Corp.    Memphis, TN 38125
May 22, 2012 Available in 1- or 3-phase 15, 27, and 38 kV configurations, Elastimold® 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.

ABB Ltd.    Zurich CH-8050  Switzerland
Feb 29, 2012 Equipped with RER620 Intelligent Electronic Device, 3-phase GridShield® 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.

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.

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.

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.

Thomas & Betts Corp.    Memphis, TN 38125
Jun 25, 2010 Available for subsurface, vault, tower, padmount, or riser-pole applications, 38 kV Elastimold® 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.

GE Co., GE Consumer Products    Louisville, KY 40225
Jan 25, 2010 Promoting system reliability and arc flash protection, AKD-20 utilizes EntelliGuard® 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Eaton Electrical    Moon Township, PA 15208
Jan 08, 2007 Designed for residential electrical contract jobs, Premium CH loadcenters are available with Cutler-Hammer® 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.

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.

Cooper Bussmann    Chicago, IL 60706-4792
Apr 18, 2005 Multiplexed Vehicle Electrical Center (mVEC) features up to 30 A per channel, to max of 200 A. As a networked controller and power distribution module, mVEC alerts operator to any system deficiency by sending information on status of relays and fuses via data bus to any networked display or telltale module. It can address vehicle multiplexing through J1939/CAN interface and other standard protocols. Unit is suitable for construction, agriculture, and heavy trucking.

Joslyn Hi-Voltage Corp.    Cleveland, OH 44105 4398
Mar 16, 2005 Three-phase TriModâ„¢ 300R Series requires only one control cable for full functionality and provides twice the duty cycle required by ANSI C.37.60. Solid-dielectric insulation system minimizes environmental problems associated with typical oil and gas insulation. Removable current transformers are surrounded by grounded metal surface, providing added personnel and equipment safety. Operating mechanism delivers 10,000 maintenance-free operations.

Micrel Semiconductor Inc.    San Jose, CA 95131
Mar 18, 2004 MIC2044/45 Protected High-Side Power Switch features 30 mOhm maximum On-resistance and operating range of 0.8-5.5 V with continuous output current of 6 A. Other features include programmable current limit, short circuit protection, thermal shutdown, adjustable slew rate control, fault status flag, under-voltage lockout, and low quiescent current. Applications include PCs, laptops, PDAs, docking stations, LAN servers, WAN switches, base stations, and RAID controllers.

Cooper Power Systems    Waukesha, WI 53188
Dec 27, 2003 VACpac® switchgear features non-combustible insulating medium, SF₆ gas, and can be used indoors or outdoors. It fits through manholes and vault access openings, and mounts on walls, floors, or ceilings. VACpac suits system applications up to 35 kV. It can switch or sectionalize load, loop underground systems, perform source transfers, and provide tap overcurrent protection. Capacitor switching duty cycle is greater than 7,000 operations.

Cooper Power Systems    Waukesha, WI 53188
Aug 25, 2003 Kyle® PWE and PWVE pad-mounted, 3-phase, automatic circuit reclosers provide overcurrent protection for distribution systems that use underground cable. Offered with microprocessor controls, products suit 15 and 27 kV systems that include overhead and underground construction on one feeder. PWE types protect 3-phase systems rated 2.4–14.4 kV, and PWVE types can be applied to systems rated through 24.9 kV.

GE Industrial Systems    Fort Wayne, IN 46802
Aug 18, 2003 Entellisys Pro™ allows one operator, from one location, to monitor and control entire facility’s power distribution system. It increases system redundancy to maximize uptime and minimize interruptions. In emergency situations, each generator automatically starts and parallels itself to generator bus. Features include built-in SCADA system, data tracking and timing, automatic generator kW and kVar soft loading capabilities, GE governor controller, and built-in VAR/pf controller.

Cooper Power Systems    Waukesha, WI 53188
Jul 09, 2003 Kyle® NOVAâ„¢ encases vacuum interrupter in cycloaliphatic epoxy to eliminate need for insulating fluid, gas, or foam. Requiring no maintenance throughout life of product, unit has polymer casing that resists UV radiation. It maintains self-cleaning, unblemished surface with low adhesion to contaminants. Polymer also resists tracking, reducing flashovers. NOVA technology is available in Cooper Kyle switches, sectionalizers, and reclosers.