RBD Distribution By-Pass Disconnect Switch

15-38 kV Hookstick Switches

Product Bulletin 1VAG201801-DB

Design Features
Base and Back Strap Strengthened channel of galvanized steel for corrosion protection and solid operation Insulators Available in 2.25" bolt circle porcelain or non-porcelain epoxy designs Contacts Silver to silver contacts to assure long life Blade Design Plated copper blades Loadbreak Hooks Galvanized steel for corrosion protection, to be used with loadbreak tool By-pass Blade Copper blade, left- or right-hand operation Terminal Options 1. Standard two-hole NEMA tin-plated pad 2. Optional two-piece parallel groove (#2 500 MCM)

Application
The ABB Type RBD Distribution By-pass Disconnect Switch provides an economical means for by-passing and disconnecting reclosers or regulators. This allows quick system reconfigurations to perform maintenance on any device without interrupting service. Rated at 600 or 900 amperes, the RBD is available in nominal ratings of 14.4 kV through 34.5 kV. All switches are available with either a right or left opening by-pass blade. Various mounting arrangements and terminal options are available.

Operation
In normal operation, the by-pass blade is open and the two disconnect blades are closed, allowing the unit to be energized. When maintenance, testing, repair, or removal is required, first close the by-pass blade to provide a parallel current path. Then open both disconnect blades of the by-pass switch. Service continuity is maintained and the unit is isolated from the line. Reverse the process to put the unit back in service.

Blade Stop
A blade stop prevents the switch from closing under high momentary current and is used to hold the blade in the 90 or 160 position.

Mounting
The RBD can be mounted in the following configurations: vertical or underhung polemount single or double crossarm premounted on steel, aluminum, or composite crossarm

RATINGS Description Maximum Voltage

15 kV 27 kV 27 kV 38 kV

BIL (kV)
110 125 150 150

Continuous Current
600, 900 A 600, 900 A 600, 900 A 600, 900 A

Peak Withstand Current

65 kA 65 kA 65 kA 65 kA

Porcelain/Epoxy Porcelain/Epoxy Porcelain/Epoxy Porcelain/Epoxy

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Type RBD Unit Dimensions

VIEW OF THIS BLADE NOT SHOWN AT 30 BEND 1.25 [32] ACCEPTS 1/2" BOLTS 1.75 [44]

.62 [16] .63 [16]

30

6.25 [159]

27.50 [699]

F A
1.75 [44] ACCEPTS 1/2" BOLTS

60

Note: Metric dimensions are displayed in [mm].

.63 [16]

1.25 [32]

kV Class 15 (porcelain) 27 (porcelain) 15 (epoxy) 27 (epoxy) kV Class 15 (porcelain) 27 (porcelain) 15 (epoxy) 27 (epoxy)

BIL (kV) 110 125 110 125 BIL (kV) 110 125 110 125

A 12.25 15.75 12.25 15.75 A 311 400 311 400

B 12.25 15.75 12.25 15.75 B 311 400 311 400

Unit Dimensions (in) D E F 13.75 14.75 12.75 13.75 8.0 9.0 7.0 8.0 9.06 10.06 8.06 9.06

G 13.5 17.0 13.5 17.0 G 343 432 343 432

H 25.0 28.5 25.0 28.5 H 635 724 635 724

Creep (in) 15.5 24.0 18.3 22.7 Creep (mm) 394 610 465 577

Strike (in) 7.0 10.5 7.0 8.0 Strike (mm) 178 267 178 203

24.65 28.15 24.65 28.15

Metric Unit Dimensions (mm) C D E F 626 715 626 715 349 375 324 349 203 229 178 203 230 256 205 230

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Mounting Options and Operation

21.53 [547] 18.72 [475]

7.00 [178] 5.50 [140] TWO .56 [14] HOLES FOR MOUNTING SWITCH .69 [18] SLOT 2.00

14.90 [378]

10.90 [277] HARDWARE = .50-13 X 1.00 GALVANIZED

4.00 [102]

.69 X 2.00 [18 X 51] SLOT

Pole mount bracket

Pre-mounted RBD crossarm switch package

RBD in normal operational mode

RBD in by-pass mode

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Ordering Instructions
Choose one character from each description. There should be a total of 10 characters.
Description
SWITCH TYPE

Code
R 1

Definition
Type RBD Switch 15 kV, 110 kV BIL 27 kV, 125 kV BIL 38 kV, 150 kV BIL No stop 90 stop 90 latch *** Not yet available, Call factory No stop 90 stop 160 stop (not available on crossarm mounting) 90 latch *** Not yet available, Call factory Porcelain gray 2.25" bolt circle Epoxy gray 2.25" bolt circle Two-piece tinned parallel groove clamshell (#2-500 MCM) Two-hole NEMA pads standard (pads are horizontal on by-pass blade) Vertical two-hole NEMA pads on by-pass blade only No back bracket Four 8", .375-16 carriage bolts with two back brackets and hardware Four 10", .375-16 carriage bolts with two back brackets and hardware Pole mount frame 30 from horizontal Aluminum crossarm combo (3 RBDs on crossarm) Galvanized steel crossarm combo (3 RBDs on crossarm) Non-metal crossarm combo (3 RBDs on crossarm) Left-hand operation of by-pass blade (operates to the left) Right-hand operation of by-pass blade (operates to the right) 600 amperes 900 amperes None 22" blades available on 38 kV, 150 kV BIL style

MAX kV, BIL

2 5 N

BLADE STOP FOR PARALLEL DISCONNECT BLADES

A C N

BLADE STOP FOR BY-PASS DISCONNECT BLADE

A B C P

INSULATORS E C TERMINAL CONNECTORS N V N 8 1 MOUNTING BRACKETS P X Y Z L BY-PASS BLADE R 6 CONTINUOUS CURRENT 9 0 SPECIALS A

Example: To purchase a standard RBD Distribution By-pass Switch, the catalog code would be: R1NNPNNR60

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ABB Inc. 406 Banner Ave. Greensboro, NC 27401 Tel: +1-336-275-7310 www.abb.com/mediumvoltage

1VAG201801-DB Rev. B October 2005 Copyright 2005 ABB. All rights reserved.