OverviewThe roof disconnecting switches, change-over switches and disconnecting-earthing switches are designed for no-load disconnecting, reconnecting and earthing of electric circuits of the traction vehicle. The switches can be controlled with pneumatic or electric drive that can be equipped by emergency manual control or it could be controlled manually only. The switches are intended for installation to the roof hole or on the roof. The disconnecting path is always visible.
Standards & ComplianceCompliant with IEC 60077-1, 2; EN 50124-1 and EN 50163; EN45545-2; EN50388; NFPA130 (indoor applications).
Benefits- Modular solution easily adaptable to different configurations
- Vertical or horizontal design of the disconnecting path
- 50% space- and weight-saving solution (vertical solution in comparison to horizontal solution)
- 5 years maintenance-free
- Short circuit withstand capability up to 100 kA / 60 ms
- Robust design
- Service proven solution (more than 30 years)
- Options:
- Surge arrestor
- Lock system
- Manual control
- Revolving head for rigid HV connection
- Contact protection against ice layer
Disconnecting - Earthing Switches (product family features)Disconnecting – earthing switches protect by earthing function 1.5 kV and 3 kV circuits during operations under AC overhead line.
- For main line and high speed
- Indoor / outdoor installation (on the roof, in the roof hole)
- IP65 between HV and LV part
- Controlled manually, with electric drive or pneumatic drive
- Vertical / horizontal solution
- Roof switches for pure DC operation available
Main ParametersTemperature range: -50° C ÷ +70°C (or according to request)
Rated voltage: Up to 25 kV AC
Nominal current: Up to 4,000 A
Control voltage: (24, 72) 110 V DC (or according to request)
Overvoltage degree / category: OV3 / OV4 EN 50124-1
Pollution degree: PD4 EN 50124-1
Product Variants (families)Disconnecting-Earthing Switches, Disconnecting Switches, Change-Over Switches, Earthing Switches. Variants include horizontal and vertical designs, indoor and outdoor installations, pneumatic or electric drives, and versions for pure DC operation.
Products Gallery - typical image types shown on pageProduct imagery includes photos of horizontal outdoor roof switches (pneumatic and electric), vertical outdoor roof switches (electric, IP65 cover), vertical indoor switches (electric), schematic images with pantograph interface, and icon/feature graphics.
Technical specifications- Temperature range: -50° C ÷ +70°C (or on request)
- Rated voltage: up to 25 kV AC
- Nominal current: up to 4,000 A
- Control voltage: 24 V DC, 72 V DC, 110 V DC or on request
- Overvoltage category: OV3 / OV4 (EN 50124-1)
- Pollution degree: PD4 (EN 50124-1)
- Protection: IP65 between HV and LV parts (selected designs)
- Switching options: pneumatic drive, electric drive, manual or emergency manual control
- Design orientations: horizontal and vertical disconnecting path
- Applications: main line and high-speed traction; indoor and outdoor roof installation; roof hole or on-roof mounting
- Short circuit withstand capability: up to 100 kA / 60 ms
- Service life / maintenance: up to 5 years maintenance-free (typical)