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Arc-Resistant, Metal-Clad SafeGear insures

optimum safety and operational reliability.

Medium Voltage Arc Resistant Switchgear

VisiVolt voltage indicato

installed directly on the

bus bar, provides visual

voltage indication for

improved operator safet

Arc resistance offers protection from objects or hot gases that

might be ejected during an arc fault.

Vents and flaps are located on top of the enclosure to release the

pressure. This significantly reduces operator risk during handling

and operation of the equipment.

SafeGears level of arc resistance helps protect workers from the

catastrophic effects of an internal arc fault, and also helps protect

nearby equipment from collateral damage.

More than 25 years experience in arc resistant switchgear

First manufacturer of two-high arc resistant switchgear; the

ABB design allows for flexibility in configurations and promotes

superior safety performance

Small arc resistant footprint allows ABB switchgear to fit into

tighter spaces

Large arc-resistant window allows the operator to check position

and status of circuit breaker without opening the cell door

Available in ratings up to 15 kV, 3,000 A, 50 kA

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Safegear1VAL108001-FLRevA,

March07

Copyright2007ABB

Allrightsreserved

ABB Inc.

655 Century Point

Lake Mary, FL 32746

U.S.A.

Tel + 1 407-732-2000

Fax + 1 407-732-2132

www.abb.com/engineeredforsafety

As the pioneer and most experienced manufacturer

of arc-resistant switchgear in the USA, only ABB can

combine safety and performance that translate into

peace of mind for those who specify, recommend,

and operate electrical equipment.

Call your ABB representative for more details or for a

complete presentation on SafeGear.

Medium Voltage Arc Resistant Switchgear

25%Without Operator

10%With Operator in

front of a closed

door

65%With Operator

working in the

switchgear

Arc Flash characteristics:

An arc arises when at

least part of the current

passes through adielectric, usually air

Maximum peak power up

to 40 MW

Arc temperature up to

five times the surface

temperature of the sun

(20 000C)

Light intensity more than

2000 times that of normal

office light

Volumetric expansion

approximately 40,000

times

Arc Flash Accidents

FEATURES

Closed door racking

Remote breaker racking

Automatic secondary disconnects

IS Limiter

VisiVolt voltage indicator

REA Relay:

- Reduce incident energy

by up to 80%

- Helps meet OSHA, IEEE,

NFPA & NEC standards

- Can reduce Personal

Protection Equipment (PPE)

requirements for easier

maintenance

- Can be used with any

manufacturers relays and

requires no re-programming or

setting changes