Generator switchgear HB3

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The HB3 reduces both your costs and your environmental footprint Siemens HB3 is world’s first and unique generator switchgear taking advantage from vacuum switching technology for application up to 12,700 A and short circuit ratings up to 110 kA. With its single-phase encapsulated design, the HB3 fulfills all requirements for its integration between the generator and the generator step-up transformer (GSUT) on the Insulated Phase Bus (IPB). Optionally, the switchgear can be equipped with line disconnecting switch, earth disconnecting switch on generator side and/ or transformer side, instrument transformers, surge arrester(s) and/ or a start-up disconnecting switch. We designed the HB3, so you deliver your objectives: • Maintenance free vacuum technology with up to 10,000 CO operating cycles at full nominal rated current • Features full-spring operating mechanism stated to be the most reliable* way to operate a GCB with lifespan up to 20,000 CO operation • Equipped with sealed-for-lifetime** vacuum interrupter • Simplified footprint without dynamic forces during switching operations, it facilitates designing & sizing of GBS´s supporting structure • Forklift-ready design will turn on-site erection effortless • Protection index up to IP66 • Factory-assembled switchgear • No CO2e emissions during operation, no-use of F-gas at maintenance or recycling