Medium Voltage Arc Resistant Switchgear

Arc-Resistant, Metal-Clad SafeGear insures optimum safety and operational reliability.

Arc resistance offers protection from objects or hot gases that might be ejected during an arc fault. Vents and aps are located on top of the enclosure to release the pressure. This signicantly reduces operator risk during handling and operation of the equipment. SafeGears level of arc resistance helps protect workers from the catastrophic effects of an internal arc fault, and also helps protect nearby equipment from collateral damage. More than 25 years experience in arc resistant switchgear First manufacturer of two-high arc resistant switchgear; the ABB design allows for exibility in congurations and promotes superior safety performance Small arc resistant footprint allows ABB switchgear to t into tighter spaces Large arc-resistant window allows the operator to check position and status of circuit breaker without opening the cell door Available in ratings up to 15 kV, 3,000 A, 50 kA VisiVolt voltage indicator, installed directly on the bus bar, provides visual voltage indication for improved operator safety

Medium Voltage Arc Resistant Switchgear

Arc Flash Accidents

Arc Flash characteristics: FEATURES Closed door racking Remote breaker racking Automatic secondary disconnects IS Limiter VisiVolt voltage indicator REA Relay: - Reduce incident energy by up to 80% - Helps meet OSHA, IEEE, NFPA & NEC standards - Can reduce Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) requirements for easier maintenance - Can be used with any manufacturers relays and requires no re-programming or setting changes An arc arises when at least part of the current passes through a dielectric, usually air Maximum peak power up to 40 MW Arc temperature up to ve times the surface temperature of the sun (20 000C) Light intensity more than 2000 times that of normal ofce light Volumetric expansion approximately 40,000 times

25%

Without Operator

10%

With Operator in front of a closed door

65%

With Operator working in the switchgear

ABB Inc. 655 Century Point Lake Mary, FL 32746 U.S.A. Tel + 1 407-732-2000 Fax + 1 407-732-2132 www.abb.com/engineeredforsafety

As the pioneer and most experienced manufacturer of arc-resistant switchgear in the USA, only ABB can combine safety and performance that translate into peace of mind for those who specify, recommend, and operate electrical equipment. Call your ABB representative for more details or for a complete presentation on SafeGear.

Safegear 1VAL108001-FL RevA, March 07 Copyright 2007 ABB. All rights reserved.