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VISI-SWITCH 

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VISI-SWITCH

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  OLB15-16-800 

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KV MODEL

PRODUCT GUIDE

Summary of Contents for VISI-SWITCH OLB15-16-800

Page 1: ... VISI SWITCH VISI SWITCH OLB15 16 800 12KV MODEL PRODUCT GUIDE ...

Page 2: ...15 16 800 has a rated maximum voltage of 12 kV a rated continuous current of 800 A and a short time current withstand of 16 kA for 3 seconds Each phase is comprised of a vacuum interrupter with solid dielectric insulation and a built in isolator to provide physical isolation in accordance with the requirements of insulation coordination standards IEC 60071 1 Insulation co ordination Part 1 Definit...

Page 3: ... to isolate sections of feeders for maintenance work In recent years older air break switches which could not be operated while the feeder was under load have been replaced by gas switches While enclosed gas switches address the reliability deficiencies of air break switches it comes at a cost of compromised safety because maintenance staff can no longer visually check that all three phases are is...

Page 4: ...d with a single motion using either an extended hook stick which reaches directly to the switch or a shorter hook stick which connects to an insulated down rod extending from the switch The advantage of the switch is that the operator can view the isolator contacts through the viewing window thereby readily determining the state of the switch from the ground In particular the operator can confirm ...

Page 5: ...g window allows a clear view of the state of the switch from an operator standing on the ground The isolator contact is coated with an iridescent reflective paint in the colour red and can be easily seen through the window even at night with the use of a torch The window is designed to remain transparent during the entire life of the switch without any discolouration It is scratch resistant and ca...

Page 6: ...r facing toward the pole or away from the pole The switch assembly can be fixed to the pole via a crane pole mounted hoist or EPV Lifting points are provided to allow for lifting of the assembled switch The switch is to remain within 15 degrees of horizontal whilst lifting An M12 stud on the switch is provided for an earth connection A minimum thickness of 35mm2 copper conductor must be used Stand...

Page 7: ...PEN STATE 1082 3 46 2 879 4 34 6 1421 7 55 4 250 0 9 8 1179 0 46 4 333 0 13 3 333 0 13 3 1082 3 46 2 879 4 34 6 1421 7 55 4 250 0 9 8 1179 0 46 4 333 0 13 3 333 0 13 3 VISI SWITCH SIDE VIEW DIMENSIONS IN INCHES SHOWN IN BRACKETS VISI SWITCH FRONT VIEW DIMENSIONS IN INCHES SHOWN IN BRACKETS An insulated down rod extending from the switch can be used to move the operating mechanism further down the ...

Page 8: ... Current Rated Distribution Line Closed Loop Breaking Current Short time current withstand Fault Make Capacity RMS Fault Make Capacity Peak Mainly Active Load Breaking Rated Cable Charging Breaking Current Rated Line Charging Breaking Current Rated Cable and Line Charging Breaking Current under Earth Fault Conditions Rated Earth Fault Breaking Current Mechanical Operations Full Load Operations Fau...

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