Eaton
2300 Badger Drive
Waukesha, WI 53188-5951
tel: 877-277-4636
ConnieASmith@eaton.com
Date
For Release
Contact
October 1, 2013
Immediately
Connie Smith, (262) 691-8227
Visible Loadbreak Technology Offers Safer Operation with Visual Verification
of Electrical Disconnect Without Entering the Low Voltage Compartment
WAUKESHA, Wis. … Power management company Eaton today announced that its Cooper
Power Systems division has launched an external visible loadbreak solution for medium
voltage transformers. The new option is designed to provide visible verification of an
electrical circuit’s disconnect and grounding, resulting in enhanced safety and reduced
maintenance and operating costs.
“Nearly every maintenance procedure on a transformer requires manually entering the live
compartment and wearing protective equipment in order to ensure the circuit is properly
isolated,” said Jack Moore, associate global product director, Substation and Underground
Transformers, Eaton’s Cooper Power Systems division. “This solution is one of the first
options in the U.S. that allows for verification externally, through the use of a clear viewing
window.”
Mounted on the side of the transformer and away from live circuits, the visible loadbreak
switchbox includes a large viewing window for quick verification; rotary handle for operating
the isolating contacts; and padlocked covers on the switch and window. In addition, the
on/off/ground functionality allows the end user to internally ground the transformer windings
to the tank, utilizing the loadbreak switch.
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For added convenience, time savings and safety, this transformer option can also be
specified with external, tamper-proof gauges.
The visible loadbreak technology is available for applications from 0.5 to 3 Megavolt Ampere
(MVA) and a voltage class of 15 to 35 kilovolt (kV). Because of the plethora of medium
voltage transformer applications, the new solution can be utilized in almost any market,
including data center, manufacturing, industrial, wind and solar, and oil and gas.
For more information on Eaton’s Cooper Power Systems business and their entire portfolio of
electrical power 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, manufacturing, 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 providing energy-efficient solutions that help our
customers effectively manage electrical, hydraulic and mechanical power. A global
technology leader, Eaton acquired Cooper Industries plc in November 2012. The 2012
revenue of the combined companies was $21.8 billion on a pro forma basis. 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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