Distribution Switchgear Distribution Switchgear Loadbreak

Distribution Switchgear

Distribution Switchgear • Loadbreak • Overhead Applications • Fault interrupting • Padmount • Load and fault Applications interrupting • Vault Applications • Two position and three position (integral ground).

Distribution Switchgear • Rotary Puffer, two and three position, thru 38 k. V, 32 k. A momentary. • Linear Puffer, two position, thru 38 k. V, 40 k. A momentary. • Vacuum Interrupters thru 38 k. V, 25 k. A sym

Overhead Switchgear • RP style, thru 27 k. V, 20 k. A momentary • LP style, thru 38 k. V, 40 k. A momentary • VI style, thru 27 k. V, 12 k. A sym. Interrupt

Overhead Switch Benefits • Sealed contacts • Mounting flexibility eliminate icing and either crossarm, direct environmental to pole, horizontal or concerns as with vertical. air break switches. • Superior loadbreak • Automation performance with capability significant increase in including loadbreak operations. automatic transfer.

Overhead RP Applications

Overhead LP Applications

Overhead VI Applications

Padmount Switchgear • RP style, thru 38 k. V, 32 k. A momentary • LP style, thru 38 k. V, 40 k. A momentary • VANTAGE style, thru 38 k. V, 40 k. A momentary, 25 k. A sym. • PVI style, thru 38 k. V, 20 k. A sym. • FI style, thru 27 k. V, 12 k. A sym. interrupt

Padmount Puffer Vacuum Interrupters • Front access and front/back access designs • Two position and three position (ground) loadbreak switching • Rotary puffer and linear puffer ratings

Triad Series Vacuum Interrupters Series 1 Series 2 • Three position switches permitting internal grounding with three phase visible break. • Series 1, grounding on switched way only. • Series 2, grounding on switched and protected ways.

Triad Series Vacuum Interrupters • No more pulling elbows for visible break or to ground system. • Simply rotate the operating handle. • Minimal exposure to high voltage. • One person vs two. • Saves time and money.

Vantage Switches • G&W’s newest SF 6 Gas Switchgear Line • 3 -position Load Break and Fault Interrupting Capability • Two Versions: – 38 KV, 12. 5 k. A – 38 KV, 25 k. A

Vantage Specifications… þLow profile, small footprint þ 38 k. V, 25 k. A Fault Interruption and Fault Making þ 630 A continuous load þVisual Disconnect & Ground capability þManual Close/Open operation þFront – Back access þComply with ANSI 37. 74 and ANSI 37. 60 þArc resistance, 25 k. A for 15 cycles

Vantage Switch Ratings… • • • 15 k. V through 38 k. V 110 -150 k. V BIL 630 A continuous rating 20 k. A, 40 k. A asym. momentary current 12. 5 k. A, 25 k. A symmetrical interrupting current • 2, 000 mechanical operations

Vantage Features… • Large 6 x 8” Rectangular Viewing Window • Ground position and visible break for all ways • Operator Safety – Manual open and lockout handle – Open/close contact indicator located on each interrupter

VANTAGE Features… • Front operation - Back cable access • 3 -phase protection • Temperature Compensated Pressure Gauge standard • Arc Resistant Tank (12. 5 k. A, 15 cycles; no rupture disk) • Maintenance-free

Padmount PVI Applications Front / Back Access Designs

Padmount PVI-F Applications Front Access Designs

Vault Switchgear • RP style, thru 38 k. V, 32 k. A momentary • LP style, thru 38 k. V, 40 k. A momentary • VANTAGE style, thru 38 k. V, 40 k. A momentary, 25 k. A sym. • PVI style, thru 38 k. V, 20 k. A sym. • FI style, thru 27 k. V, 12 k. A sym. interrupt

Vault Puffer Vacuum Interrupters • Front access design for confined space limitations. • Two position and three position (ground) switching (Triad Series).

Vault PVI-F Applications

Vault RP/LP Applications

Vantage Applications

Automation Capability • SCADA ready option for future DA • ATC packages • Switch Controllers • RTUs • Integrated solutions

Automation Capability • SCADA ready includes external connection to VI and remote monitoring provisions. • Motor actuators can be added in future

Switch Controllers • Single way through 4 way • Provides pushbutton manual control • Can control source and/or vacuum interrupter ways

Automation Capability • Switchgear products are adaptable to various controllers to meet automation applications. – G&W can integrate or customer can supply. – G&W is flexible on how to best meet this specific requirement.

Automated Applications • Automated vault applications

Accessories • Digital Voltage Sensors – Clamp on style – Economical – Senses voltage from capacitive test point on elbow

Accessories • Voltage Sensing Bushings – Integrated solution – Accurate to +/-5% – More economical than PT’s – Provides digital and/or analog signal

Accessories • Power Transformers – Ability to supply power to controls, relays, RTU’s – Accurate to +/- 1% – Voltage sensing capability – Metering capability

EPOX PRODUCTS Distribution voltage products made from G&W’s time-proven EPOX CIBA 229 epoxy resin system. Products include: • Multiple Point Junctions • Encapsulated Current Limiting Fuses • Cable Transition Modules

Multiple Point Junctions 15 -35 k. V • Provide up to 6 points for any combination of IEEE 200 A or 600 A interfaces for either loadbreak or deadbreak inserts and elbows.

Multiple Point Junctions • Provide compact solution for loop, tap, grounding, testing or sectionalizing applications through 35 k. V. Ideal for padmount or vault installations.

Encapsulated Fuses 8. 3 -15. 5 k. V • Provide current limiting protection within a submersible, rugged epoxy housing. • Accommodates IEEE 200 A inserts and elbows.

Encapsulated Fuses • Full range fuse ratings of 8. 3 k. V through 140 A or 15. 5 k. V through 125 A. No derating required. • One piece unit requires no assembly of components or special tools.

Three Position Encapsulated Fuses Typical vault configuration