Abstract:
A method is provided for managing a fault event in a network for distributing low-voltage or high-voltage electrical energy, which comprises at least one voltage source and a load. The method includes performing at least one step of a first procedure for detecting the existence of fault conditions in the load and performing at least one step of a second procedure for determining, on the basis of the evolution in time of the derivative of the instantaneous current in the load, the state of execution of an interruption manoeuvre started by at least one protection device adapted to interrupt locally the passage of current in the load. An electronic protection unit is also provided that is able to execute the aforesaid method.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to a switching device, in particular an automatic switch, a disconnector or a contactor, with high dependability, for use preferably in low voltage electrical systems. In particular the invention relates to a single-pole or multi-pole double break switching device for low voltage systems comprising, for each pole, at least a first pair of contacts and at least a second pair of contacts. Each pair comprises a stationary contact and a movable contact which can be reciprocally coupled/decoupled at the level of a first breaking cavity and a second breaking cavity respectively. Said cavities are defined inside a casing which comprises a first surface with respect to which an internally hollow portion protrudes, said internally hollow being integrally made with at least one portion of the casing. The hollow portion defines, for each pole, one or more discharge channels each of which has a first section communicating with the corresponding first breaking cavity and a second section communicating with the environment outside the casing to permit the discharge of gas from the inside of the first breaking cavity.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to an adapter device for connection of a low voltage switching device to a distribution bus bar system. The adapter device comprises a body provided with a front wall, which can be connected to the switching device, and a back wall, opposite the front wall. The device comprises first electrical terminals susceptible to electrically contact one of the distribution bus bars and second electrical terminals. The device also comprises first electrical connections electrically connected to first electrical terminals and which can be coupled with corresponding third electrical connections of the switching device. The adapter device is also provided with second electrical connection means connected to corresponding second electrical terminals and which can be coupled with corresponding fourth electrical connections of the switching device. The adapter device also comprises a plurality of coupling terminals, at least partly emerging from the back wall of the body, to removably connect the adapter device to the distribution bus bar system. In particular, each of the first electrical terminals electrically contacts one of the distribution bars following the action of one of said coupling terminals.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to a magnetic protection device, in particular for an automatic circuit breaker or a disconnecting switch, preferably for use in low voltage systems. The invention also relates to an automatic circuit breaker comprising this device. The protection device (1) according to the invention comprises a low voltage circuit breaker comprising an air gap magnetic circuit (T), provided with a first portion (10) forming a first surface (11) of said air gap (T) and a second portion (20) forming a second surface (21) of the air gap (T). The first portion (10) constitutes a fixed section of the magnetic circuit, while the second portion (20) constitutes a moving section of the magnetic circuit. The magnetic circuit also comprises a flexible portion (30) that connects the first portion (10) to the second portion (20) with continuity, forming an intermediate section of magnetic circuit interposed between the fixed section and the moving section. The third flexible portion (30) advantageously allows a relative movement of the second surface (21) of the air gap (T) with respect to said first surface (11). In its essential form, the protection device (1) comprises an actuation element (50) associated with the second portion (20) of the magnetic circuit for the purpose of contacting a trip device of a circuit breaker to which the protective device is applied.
Abstract:
A device for detecting the position occupied by a mobile element operatively associated therewith in relation to a reference position, comprising at least one container containing a fluid and a detector device operatively connected to said container, said detector device being configured so as to provide a signal to indicate the actual position of said mobile element as a function of at least one parameter recorded thereby and indicative of an operative condition of the fluid, or of a condition of operative interaction between the fluid and the detector device.
Abstract:
A protection device for circuit-breakers that comprises a wireless communication system for transmitting locally, to a dedicated computerized device, information corresponding to measurements of electrical quantities, to the setting of the parameters typical of the protection functions, or to diagnostics information corresponding to the electrical system, to the circuit-breaker or to the protection device itself.
Abstract:
A device for door and phase segregation in low voltage circuit breakers, in particular in molded case circuit breakers, having a plurality of phases each provided with a lug for electrical connection of said circuit breaker and a venting aperture for venting off gases, the device comprising a conductive element adapted to be fixed to a corresponding lug of the circuit breaker and provided with electrical connection means for electrical connection of the circuit breaker, comprising a first insulating element covering the conductive element and/or a second insulating element adapted to be interposed between two adjacent phases of the circuit breaker.
Abstract:
A switch pole for a low voltage switching device comprising an insulating casing defining an internal space with a contact region and an arc extinguishing region of the switch pole; a fixed contact assembly and a movable contact assembly positioned in the contact region and including, respectively, one or more fixed contacts and one or more movable contacts, which can be mutually coupled or uncoupled; a baffle arrangement including one or more sheets of insulating material arranged on the movable contact assembly in such a way to move together the movable contact assembly and be interposed between the support body and the front wall of the insulating casing.
Abstract:
A method for reading a digital graphical diagram representing an electric circuit is provided. The graphical diagram includes one or more diagram pages, each representing a portion of the electric circuit. The method includes for each diagram page detecting the graphical objects included in the diagram page, for each diagram page basing on the detected graphical objects, obtaining predictive information related to the components included in the portion of electric circuit represented in the diagram page, and for each diagram page harmonizing the predictive information related to the components of the portion of electric circuit represented in the diagram page to obtain an identification list of the components of the electric circuit.