Leading electrical manufacturer ABB has introduced its S800P series of circuit breakers. The series features a compact design but delivers performance far greater than would be expected, with line protection up to 50kA.
“The S800P provides unrivalled expandability for the most challenging, high-demanding requirements across a diverse range of segments and industries,” says Ettienne Delport, Vice President and Channel Manager for Smart Buildings and Smart Power, ABB Electrification, South Africa. “It combines size and performance to protect customers’ installations.”
The S800P has been designed and manufactured to meet the highest standards in the industry and the demands of users and will work with a range of available accessories. “This makes the unit perfectly suited to different types of applications,” explains Delport, “including railways, data centres, telecommunications, renewables and general industrial installations. The S800P guarantees complete safe electrical isolation of the circuit in compliance with IEC 60947-2. The range was designed with specific materials for traction and classified with a R26/HL3 hazard level in accordance with EN45545-2.”
The S800P range complies with all regulations including fire and smoke requirements, while offering high-rated current protection (80A, 100A and 125A) at all pole configurations (1P, 2P, 3P, 4P) and B, C, D, K tripping curves. When used in rail applications, the series complies with vibration and shock resistance compliance. Quality control has revealed the S800P to positively test according to IEC 61373 for rolling stock equipment, as well as vibration tests for Category 1/Class B.
“The mechanical drive of the S800P is equipped with a trip-free release,” explains Delport, adding, “The trip position display reliably indicates the exact position of the moving contact. The trip position provides additional trip detection allowing for easy identification of the reason for any cut-off. The switch lever moves to the middle position in case of thermal or magnetic tripping.”
The unit is shipped with an interchangeable terminal adapter for wires, cables and rigid conductors, allowing for a high level of comfort and flexibility during and after installation. The S800P also features quick and safe connection of the conductors via the integrated onboard terminal shutter that prevents incorrect underclamping of the connections.
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