A market leader in 12kV switchgear, the Eclipse is designed to provide a lifetime of unrivalled service, bringing together one of the most advanced operating mechanisms available on the market today – the award winning magnetic actuator technology – with vacuum interruption and the simplicity of air insulation in a compact, fixed pattern design.

Appreciated throughout the distribution network and across every business sector, the Eclipse currently holds a dominant market position for indoor 12kV switchgear.

• Superior, proven Fit & Forget technology with minimal maintenance
• The fixed pattern design had the simplicity of air insulation and, with the low parts count (the total parts count has been reduced by a factor of x20 and the number of moving parts by a factor of x50), is more compact (500mm wide) than equivalent rated GIS equipment
• Environmentally friendly vacuum interrupters
• Internal Arc containment
• Superior operator safety with a fully interlocked design, animated front panel mimic and a front access cable test facility, ensuring secure but simple operation
• Voltage Presence Indication System (VPIS) is fitted as standard to all panels (circuit)
• Reliable control – supplied with an integral control module, providing indication, trip circuit supervision and self-diagnostics
• Customers choice of protection

DIMENSION (IN MM)

• Dimensions for a standard Eclipse feeder/incomer panel; (a) 1162 (b) 2165 (c) 500
• Dimensions for a standard Bus-section panel; (a) 1162 (b) 2165 (c) 1000
• Dimensions for a Busbar earthing switch; (c) 325
• Dimensions for a single panel with Busbar VT; (b) 2500
• Dimensions for top entry cable; One cable per phase - (a) 1482
• Three cables per phase - (a) 1812

ECLIPSE ENGINEERING DETAIL

1. Sleeved busbars constructed from hard drawn, high conductivity copper, and vermin proof covered joints, 1 with normal current ratings up to 2000A. The busbar arrangement permits future expansion, at either end of 2 the switchboard.
2. Fully interlocked, manually operated 3-position disconnector including circuit earth and front panel cable test access. The disconnector can be secured and 4 padlocked in all three positions: ‘on’, ‘off’ and ‘earth on/ test’, with its status indicated by animated front panel mimics.
3. A single moulding supports the three phase vacuum interrupter assembly, magnetic actuator mechanism and 6 one-piece drive beam. 5
4. The patented single coil magnetic actuator mechanism is based on a solenoid plunger, held in the tripped or closed position by permanent magnets.
5. Three phase cast resin voltage transformer, with manually operated off-load disconnector on the primary circuit.
6. Generous CT accommodation enables complex protection schemes to be catered for in a single panel, whilst still allowing for a metering provision. The CT designs are rated in keeping with the short time withstand level of the equipment and comply with IEC 60044-1.

UNIQUE FRONT ACCESS CABLE TESTING OPTION:

1. Avoids any contact with Live cables or busbars.
2. Eliminates the need for Opening of rear covers to access live cables.
3. Provides secure & mechanically interlocked front access contacts points to connect cable test equipment.
4. Colour coded and suitably labelled copper contacts eliminates risk of improper connections during testing live cables.