Product overviewNo-load switches act as disconnectors, change-over switches and earthing switches for traction circuits. Units can combine functions in a single modular multipole assembly. They may be fitted with locking systems for safety procedures and mounted in underframe boxes, on vehicle roofs or inside vehicle equipment bays. Operation is manual or by electric/pneumatic drive. Standards: IEC 60077-1, IEC 60077-2, EN 50124-1, EN 50163, EN45545-2.
Benefits for you- Fully configurable to customer specifications
- Modular multipole architecture for flexible layouts
- Proven in service for railway applications
- Low life-cycle cost (LCC)
- Manual remote control option for manual variants
- Safety sequence and interlock options available
Main parameters- Temperature range: -25 °C ÷ +50 °C (or to specification)
- Rated voltage: up to 3 kV DC
- Nominal current: up to 2,000 A
- Control voltage: (24, 64, 72) 110 V DC (or to specification)
- Overvoltage category: OV2 / OV3 (EN 50124-1)
- Pollution degree: PD2 / PD3 (EN 50124-1)
Earthing switches — Features- For main line, tram, metro and high-speed rolling stock
- Snap-action fast-contact design for capacitor discharge
- Installation in boxes underframe, roof or inside vehicle; earthing contacts IP00
- Options include locking systems, visual voltage detectors, electromagnetic latches and front-panel measuring sockets
- Up to IP65 possible between control part and contact system
- Modular design for 1 to 19 poles
Earthing switches — Parameters- Nominal voltage: up to 3 kV
- Pollution degree: PD2, PD3
- Overvoltage degree: OV2, OV3
- Number of poles: from 1 to 19
- Control voltage: (24, 64, 72) 110 V DC or per request
- Short-time withstand current: 20 kARMS/0.25 s — 36 kA peak
- Making capacity examples: 3 mF/50 V/600 A; 5 mF/3600 V/100 kA (30 cycles)
Change-over switches — Features- For main line, tram, metro and high-speed applications
- Linear or rotary (knife or cam) switching designs
- Mounting inside equipment boxes or vehicle compartments; main contacts IP00
- Controlled manually, by electric drive or pneumatic drive
- Options: locking system, IP65 separation between control and contact system
Change-over switches — Parameters- Nominal voltage: up to 3 kV
- Nominal current: up to 2,000 A
- Pollution degree: PD2, PD3
- Overvoltage degree: OV2, OV3
- Number of poles: from 1 to 16
- Control voltage: (24, 64, 72) 110 V DC or per request
Disconnecting switches — Features- For main line, tram, metro and high-speed use
- Linear or rotary (knife or cam) switching
- Installation inside boxes or vehicle compartments; main contacts IP00
- Manual, electric or pneumatic actuation
- Options: locking system, IP65 separation between control and contact system
Disconnecting switches — Parameters- Nominal voltage: up to 3 kV
- Nominal current: up to 2,000 A
- Pollution degree: PD2, PD3
- Overvoltage degree: OV2, OV3
- Number of poles: from 1 to 16
- Control voltage: (24, 64, 72) 110 V DC or per request
Products gallery / VariantsProduct variants include earthing switches, change-over switches and disconnecting switches in modular multipole configurations with installation options underframe, on roof or inside vehicle enclosures.
Technical specifications- Temperature range: -25 °C ÷ +50 °C (or per request)
- Rated voltage: up to 3 kV DC
- Nominal current: up to 2,000 A
- Control voltage: (24, 64, 72) 110 V DC (or per request)
- Overvoltage category: OV2 / OV3 (EN 50124-1)
- Pollution degree: PD2 / PD3 (EN 50124-1)
- Number of poles: 1 to 19 (depending on variant)
- Short-time withstand current (earthing): 20 kARMS / 0.25 s (36 kA peak)
- Making capacity examples: 3 mF / 50 V / 600 A; 5 mF / 3600 V / 100 kA (30 cycles)
- Contact protection: main contacts IP00; options up to IP65 between control and contact system
- Operation: manual, electric or pneumatic drive; manual remote control available
- Standards: IEC 60077-1, IEC 60077-2, EN 50124-1, EN 50163, EN45545-2
- Options: locking systems, voltage detector (visual), electromagnetic latches, measuring sockets on front panel