Eaton
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Waukesha, WI 53188-5951
tel: 262-691-8227
ConnieASmith@eaton.com
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February 25, 2014
Immediately
Connie Smith, (262) 691-8227
Eaton’s New DAS 3-Phase Switch is Designed to Help Enhance Grid
Performance and Reduce Outages
WAUKESHA, Wis. … Power management company Eaton today introduced a Distribution
Automation System (DAS) 3-phase switch with iDC switch control from its Cooper Power
Systems division. This new solution comes standard with metering, sectionalizing and data
acquisition functionalities, positioning it for existing or future automated smart grids. The
switch utilizes the company’s field-proven solid dielectric encapsulated vacuum NOVA™
technology and ProView™ platform for simplicity and overall system performance in utility
applications.
“The demand for flexible, smart solutions continues to grow as customers look for ways to
coordinate more protective products that can help reduce outages and restore service faster,”
said Jerry Yakel, marketing director, Power Reliability division - Overhead Switchgear,
Eaton’s Cooper Power Systems division. “The new DAS switches do just that, and are
unaffected by ice or other weather conditions, providing dependability and reliability in a wide
range of conditions.”
The new microprocessor-based iDC switch control integrates multiple switching profiles, Idea
Workbench™ programmable logic tools, metering and real-time fault data to feed advanced
intelligence directly into a facility’s SCADA or feeder automation system. This makes it a
power platform to improve reliability metrics, optimize grid performance and reduce
restoration times when deployed as a standalone package or as part of an integrated
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automation system. Additional steady state knowledge is provided by flexible, instantaneous
and demand metering with programmable integration intervals for system loading and
planning, as well as native DNP3 mapping protocol.
The DAS switch encapsulates the axial-magnetic vacuum interrupter in a lightweight, solid
cycloaliphatic epoxy. This allows the device to meet the demanding application requirements
and harsh weather conditions utilities face, which ultimately helps lower overall total life-cycle
costs. Manufactured with a solid insulation system, the product eliminates the need for
insulating gas and liquid and offers an environmentally friendly alternative to sulfur
hexafluoride (SF6) gas or oil.
New DAS switches are available at 15, 27 and 38 kilovoltage classes and are rated up to 800
amperes continuous current.
For more information on Eaton’s Cooper Power Systems business and its end-to-end smart
grid solutions, visit www.cooperpower.com.
Eaton’s Cooper Power Systems division provides a range of power delivery and reliability,
automation and control, advanced metering and demand response solutions designed to
increase efficiency and smart operations. The Power Systems business serves customers in
the utility, commercial, industrial, mining, renewable energy and other markets.
Eaton’s Electrical Sector is a global leader with expertise in power distribution and circuit
protection; backup power protection; control and automation; lighting and security; structural
solutions and wiring devices; solutions for harsh and hazardous environments; and
engineering services. Eaton is positioned through its global solutions to answer today’s most
critical electrical power management challenges.
Eaton is a power management company with 2013 sales of $22.0 billion. Eaton provides
energy-efficient solutions that help our customers effectively manage electrical, hydraulic and
mechanical power more efficiently, safely and sustainably. Eaton has approximately 102,000
employees and sells products to customers in more than 175 countries. For more
information, visit www.eaton.com.
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