Vertical-Break Switch
Type: VIPA (aluminum) and VIPC (copper)
Insulator Profile: Parallel or Vee Configuration
Orientation: Horizontal Upright, Vertical, Underhung
Voltage: 15 – 345 KV
Current: 600, 1200, 2000 and 3000 Ampere
Description
A three insulator, group operated, vertical opening airbreak disconnect switch, with one rotating insulator per phase for operation. Final contact engagement and contact pressure are accomplished by rotation of the blade.
Application
Frequently used for line disconnecting, isolating and bypassing breakers and transformers, bus sectionalizing and isolating arrestors, metering equipment, and other apparatus.
Features & Benefits
- Minimizes phase spacing; the most compact phase spacing of any group operated switch configuration
- Simple and mechanically reliable
- Minimal operating effort, especially at higher voltages
- No shunts, mechanical linkages or pins in the current path
- Excellent ice breaking characteristics
- A full range of interruption devices are available, including quick break arcing horns and SEECO single and multi-bottle vacuum interrupters
Additional Information
Dimensional Data (15 – 69 kV)
Dimensional Data (115 – 345 kV)
Construction Details
Product Specifications – VIPA (*PDF 29 KB)
Product Specifications – VIPC (*PDF 29 KB)
Order Specification Checklist (*PDF 1700 KB)
Catalog Cut-Sheet (*PDF 1700 KB)
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