Abstract: A power distribution system includes a bus plug having an electrical switch configured to selectively control energization of the bus plug. The bus plug includes an electrical switch having a control knob operable to selectively control energization of the bus plug, and an actuator having an actuator adaptor coupling that couples movement of the actuator to the control knob. The bus plug includes a partition wall separating the internal volume into a line side and a load side. The bus plug includes an external handle coupled to mechanical linkages, and an adaptor bracket fixed to at least one of the mechanical linkages and oriented to interact with the control knob. The bus plug includes an actuator operable to move the mechanical linkages. Methods of controlling energization of a bus plug with a remote application and communication module configured to operate an actuator are also provided.

Abstract: A power distribution system includes a busway and a bus plug. A mechanical assembly rotatably mounts the bus plug relative to the busway. The system includes a remote racking device including a mechanism having a first mechanical component coupled to the bus plug and a second mechanical component coupled to the busway. The remote racking device rotates the bus plug relative to the busway about a rotation axis defined by the mechanical assembly based on mechanical interaction of the first mechanical component and the second mechanical component. Methods of connecting and disconnecting a bus plug relative to a busway with a remote racking device are also provided.

Abstract: A power distribution system includes a plurality of bus plugs. Each of a respective bus plug of the plurality of bus plugs includes an electrical switch configured to selectively control a corresponding energization of the respective bus plug and an actuator operable to control a corresponding electrical switch. The system includes a remote application having commands defining the energization of at least one of the plurality of bus plugs. The system further includes a communication module configured to communicate the commands from the remote application to the at least one of the plurality of bus plugs. The commands cause the corresponding actuator to control the corresponding electrical switch. Methods of controlling energization of a bus plug with a remote application and communication module configured to operate an actuator are also provided.

Abstract: A power distribution system includes a busway and a bus plug. A mechanical assembly rotatably mounts the bus plug relative to the busway. The system includes a remote racking device including a mechanism having a first mechanical component coupled to the bus plug and a second mechanical component coupled to the busway. The remote racking device rotates the bus plug relative to the busway about a rotation axis defined by the mechanical assembly based on mechanical interaction of the first mechanical component and the second mechanical component. Methods of connecting and disconnecting a bus plug relative to a busway with a remote racking device are also provided.

Abstract: A power distribution system includes a plurality of bus plugs. Each of a respective bus plug of the plurality of bus plugs includes an electrical switch configured to selectively control a corresponding energization of the respective bus plug and an actuator operable to control a corresponding electrical switch. The system includes a remote application having commands defining the energization of at least one of the plurality of bus plugs. The system further includes a communication module configured to communicate the commands from the remote application to the at least one of the plurality of bus plugs. The commands cause the corresponding actuator to control the corresponding electrical switch. Methods of controlling energization of a bus plug with a remote application and communication module configured to operate an actuator are also provided.

Abstract: A power distribution system includes a bus plug having an electrical switch configured to selectively control energization of the bus plug. The bus plug includes an electrical switch having a control knob operable to selectively control energization of the bus plug, and an actuator having an actuator adaptor coupling that couples movement of the actuator to the control knob. The bus plug includes a partition wall separating the internal volume into a line side and a load side. The bus plug includes an external handle coupled to mechanical linkages, and an adaptor bracket fixed to at least one of the mechanical linkages and oriented to interact with the control knob. The bus plug includes an actuator operable to move the mechanical linkages. Methods of controlling energization of a bus plug with a remote application and communication module configured to operate an actuator are also provided.

Abstract: A power distribution system includes a busway and a bus plug. A mechanical assembly rotatably mounts the bus plug relative to the busway. The system includes a remote racking device including a mechanism having a first mechanical component coupled to the bus plug and a second mechanical component coupled to the busway. The remote racking device rotates the bus plug relative to the busway about a rotation axis defined by the mechanical assembly based on mechanical interaction of the first mechanical component and the second mechanical component. Methods of connecting and disconnecting a bus plug relative to a busway with a remote racking device are also provided.

Abstract: A joint puller includes an arm having a first arm end and a second arm end, and a lever having a first lever end and a second lever end. The first arm end is configured to be pivotally connected to a first busway section, and the second lever end is configured to be pivotally connected to a second busway section. The first lever end is pivotally connected to the arm at a location spaced from the first arm end. The joint puller further includes a stopper extending from the lever at a location spaced from the first lever end. The stopper contacts the arm when the arm is pivoted to a predetermined angle with respect to the lever.

Abstract: A power distribution system includes a busway and a bus plug. A mechanical assembly rotatably mounts the bus plug relative to the busway. The system includes a remote racking device including a mechanism having a first mechanical component coupled to the bus plug and a second mechanical component coupled to the busway. The remote racking device rotates the bus plug relative to the busway about a rotation axis defined by the mechanical assembly based on mechanical interaction of the first mechanical component and the second mechanical component. Methods of connecting and disconnecting a bus plug relative to a busway with a remote racking device are also provided.

Abstract: A compact busway system for low and medium voltage application is described. In particular, the described compact busway system is designed for low and medium power distribution systems for high current applications. The described compact busway system has a enclosure assembly with at least two side mount supports affixed to the enclosure assembly and at least two horizontal supports, a first horizontal support and a second horizontal support, which are connected and perpendicular to the at least two side mount supports. The compact busway system further includes at least one busbar affixed between the first horizontal support and the second horizontal support, at least one strap connected to the first horizontal support and the second horizontal support, and at least one ground bus connected to the enclosure assembly.

Abstract: A compact busway system for low and medium voltage application is described. In particular, the described compact busway system is designed for low and medium power distribution systems for high current applications. The described compact busway system has a enclosure assembly with at least two side mount supports affixed to the enclosure assembly and at least two horizontal supports, a first horizontal support and a second horizontal support, which are connected and perpendicular to the at least two side mount supports. The compact busway system further includes at least one busbar affixed between the first horizontal support and the second horizontal support, at least one strap connected to the first horizontal support and the second horizontal support, and at least one ground bus connected to the enclosure assembly.

Abstract: A joint puller includes an arm having a first arm end and a second arm end, and a lever having a first lever end and a second lever end. The first arm end is configured to be pivotally connected to a first busway section, and the second lever end is configured to be pivotally connected to a second busway section. The first lever end is pivotally connected to the arm at a location spaced from the first arm end. The joint puller further includes a stopper extending from the lever at a location spaced from the first lever end. The stopper contacts the arm when the arm is pivoted to a predetermined angle with respect to the lever.