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VisoVac submersible switchgear

Eaton’s submersible VisoVac switchgear is a fault interrupter using advanced, proven vacuum technology which provides the highest interrupting ratings in the industry. The device includes visible isolation and grounding for an all-in-one compact design – to handle the demands of underground and subsurface environments.

Protection, controls and SCADA ready
Quick SCADA integration
Up to 25 kA sym or 40 kA sym interrupting ratings
Meets higher interruption demand for network systems
Visible isolation and ground
Meets required safety practices

Core features

  • Available with visible break and ground
  • Up to 40 kA sym interrupting
  • Gas-, oil- and regulation-free
  • Manual and remote operation capable
  • 10,000 mechanical operations

Robust construction

Eaton's VisoVac submersible switchgear is constructed of stainless steel rated to withstand the harsh submersible environment of utility vaults or dust-proof applications. The VisoVac uses Eaton’s proven vacuum technology, is tested up to 40 kA and meets IEEE Std. C37.74-2014.

Meets all underground switching needs

Eaton's VisoVac switchgear is ideal for underground or subsurface applications as well as primary network isolation or distribution sectionalizing in single or multi-way configurations.

Value-added accessories

Eaton's VisoVac switchgear is compatible with other Eaton value-added accessories such as Digitrip, remote access device, VaultGard communication platform, NPServe and other communications options.
Specifications

Ratings

Maximum Design Voltage
17.5 29.3
Line to ground (kV BIL)
95 125
Open Contact (kV BIL)
95 125
Continuous Current, 50/60 Hz (A)
900 900
Momentary Withstand (asym pk.)
Up to 104
82
1s sym withstand rating, kA
Up to 40
31.5
Sym interrupting rating, kA
Up to 40
31.5
Fault Close (asym pk.)
Up to 104
82
Mechanical Operations
10,000
10,000

Standards

IEEE Standard Requirements for Subsurface, Vault, and Padmounted Load-Interrupter Switchgear and Fused Load-Interrupter Switchgear for Alternating Current Systems  up to 38 kV
IEEE Std. C37.74-2014
 
IEEE Rating Structure for AC high-voltage Circuit Breakers
IEEE Std. C37.04
 
IEEE Standard Test Procedure for AC High-Voltage Circuit Breakers Rated on a Symmetrical Current Basis
IEEE Std. C37.09
 
IEEE Standard for Separable Insulated Connector Systems for Power Distribution Systems above 600V
IEEE Std. 386
 
IEEE Standard for Secondary Network Transformers
IEEE Std. C57.12.40
 

Features

V1 Series Vacuum interruption only  
V2 Series Vacuum interruption, visible isolation  
V3 Series Vacuum interruption, visible isolation and visible ground  
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