AIR BREAK SWITCHES

SWITCHES
AIR BREAK
Introduction
Air Break Switches (ABS) are widely installed throughout distribution networks for use as both isolation or switching points. Air Break Switches are installed in either horizontal or vertical (Pole Top or Mid Pole) congurations. Designed and tested in Australia in accordance to AS 62271.102 / IEC 62271.102, AK Power Solutions manufactures Air Break Switches ranging from 12/24kV up to 36kV Voltage ratings with current ratings of 630 up to 1250 amps. AK Power Solutions manufactures both side break and vertical break switches and within this range produces a number of different versions to suit individual customer needs. AK Power Solutions can provide a variety of operating mechanisms including:

Manual Operating Handle Hook Stick Actuator Motor Operated (Local/Remote or SCADA)

Features
Modular or unitised factory assembled design Available with conventional operating rod and handle AKPS patented hook stick actuator Able to be tted with motorised operation as well as
remote control facilities

The AKPS design is able to be customised to individual

customer specic needs

Load interrupter to break up to 630 amps Fault make (spring assisted closing) version available Porcelain, Silicon or Cycloaliphatic Insulators available Associated Earthing Switch available

Technical Specification Air Break Switch Side Break

Rated Voltage kV (rms)
12/24 kV 36 kV

LIWV (BIL)
150 kVp 170 kVp

Power Frequency Withstand Voltage

50 kV 70 kV

Continuous Current
Up to 1250 A Up to 1250 A

Load Breaking Capacity Air Break Switch

15 A 15 A

Load Break Switch

630 A 630 A

Short Circuit Withstand

25kA / 1s 25kA / 1s

Technical Specification Air Break Switch Vertical Break

Rated Voltage kV (rms)
12/24 kV 36 kV

LIWV (BIL)
150 kVp 170 kVp

Power Frequency Withstand Voltage

50 kV 70 kV

Continuous Current
Up to 1250 A Up to 1250 A

Short Circuit Withstand

25kA / 3s 25kA / 3s

Typical Application, Installation, Mounting and Operation Arrangements of ABS in the Distribution Network

Pole Top, Side Break Switch with manual operating handle

Pole Top, Side Break Switch with hook stick actuator

Ordering Information
Side Break or Vertical Break 12/24 kV or 36 kV Current Rating Pole top or mid pole designs Unitised or Modular Operating Mechanism
Manual Operating handle Hook Stick Actuator Motor Operation (local/ remote or SCADA)
Mid Pole, Vertical Break Switch with manual operating handle Mid Pole, Side Break Switch with manual operating handle and associated Earth Switch

Load Break option

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