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General Description
Key features
• 12 kV to 40.5 kV operating voltages
• Short time withstand current up to 50kA
• Up to 120kA fault making capacity
• Compact dimensions
• Visible position of knifes
Key benefits
• Easy application in wide range
of configurations
• Ability to close at high short circuits currents
• Smart grid and network automation ready
• Suitable for compact applications
• High mechanical endurance
SAFETY INFORMATION — GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Safe – short circuit capability
The snap-action closing mechanism is indepen-
dent on speed of operation. Sufficiently dimen-
sioned to withstand short-circuit making current.
Flexible
Earthing switch active parts are delivered assem-
bled with separate fixed earthing contacts pre-
pared for installation. Products with various
dimension of pole pitch. Earth switches can be
installed in switchgear. Optionally a manual or
motor operating mechanism can be used.
The earth switch can be fitted with an auxiliary
switches for indication purposes, switches
are located on operating shaft mechanism.
Economic
Compact design with minimal
space requirements.
Tested
Standards IEC 62271 -102
Type tests
Routine tests
Operation condition
Temperature -5°C up to 40°C
Indoor installation only
Humidity 95%/24h and 90%/month
Normal service condition acc. To IEC 62271-1
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01 EK6 Earthing Switch