Abstract: The present invention relates to a switching device for low voltage systems comprising one or more accessory devices. The switching device according to the invention comprises a case containing at least one pair of contacts that can be reciprocally coupled/decoupled. The device furthermore comprises a containment structure to contain at least one accessory device of the switching device. Said structure is provided with means for interfacing with the accessory device which comprises a body that can be inserted in the containment structure. The accessory device also comprises coupling means to couple it to the containment structure and operating means which interact with the switching device via the interface means of the containment structure. The accessory device is also provided with disengagement means operatively connected to the coupling means. Said disengagement means, once activated, free the coupling means to permit extraction of the accessory device from the containment structure.

Abstract: A pressure transmitter for detection of a physical variable relative to a process fluid, comprising: a first and a second pressure-sensitive membrane suitable for interfacing with said process fluid; a pressure sensor having a supporting body provided with a cavity inside which a third pressure-sensitive membrane is positioned; an analysis and conditioning unit operationally coupled to at least one light source; a first and a second optical fiber having a first end operationally coupled to said power source; said first and second optical fibers transmitting the light signals emitted by said source to said third membrane and the signals reflected by the third membrane to said analysis and conditioning unit which generates signals indicating said physical variable.

Abstract: A current transformer adapted for use in an electrical circuit. The current transformer includes a toroidal core and at least one electrical conductor having a portion passing within the toroidal core. The current transformer includes a cooling device having a body made of thermal conducting material and configured so that it has a first portion connected to the electrical conductor at a position upstream from the toroidal core and suitable for absorbing heat from the electrical conductor, and a second portion, spaced apart from the first portion, which is connected to the electrical conductor at a position downstream from the toroidal core and is suitable for transmitting heat to the electrical conductor. The thermal conducting body comprises at least one portion made of an electrically insulating material capable of preventing the current flow through the cooling device itself.

Abstract: An adapter device (1; 201; 401; 501) for housing a multi-phase low voltage type switch (2) inside a switchboard (100), comprising, for each phase: first and second electric connection means (31, 32) with the switch (2); third and fourth electric connection means (33, 34) with an electric distribution network (4); the adapter device (1; 201; 401; 501) is structured so as to define a connection area (10) housing the first and second electric connection means (31, 32), and also comprising heat removal means (5; 205; 405; 505) which remove heat from the connection area (10).

Abstract: A cooling device for a circuit breaker which comprises a case having a front wall, a rear wall, an upper wall, a lower wall, two flanks, and a first series of side-by-side terminals and a second series of side-by-side terminals that protrude outside from the case for the connection of the circuit breaker with an electrical circuit. The cooling device includes at least one first body made of a thermal conducting material and which has a central portion suitable for being positioned transversally along and facing the first series of terminals so as to absorb heat generated at the first series of terminals, and a first end portion and a second end portion that protrude from the central portion and are configured so as to receive the heat absorbed by the central portion and to diffuse it outside the cooling device itself.

Abstract: A device for connecting an electric line to a connection terminal for direct or indirect connection with a circuit breaker, which comprises at least one first electrically conducting body having a first end portion intended to be operatively connected to the terminal, and a second end portion intended to be operatively connected to a conductor element of the electric line, and at least one thermal conducting body comprising a hermetically sealed cavity containing a cooling fluid. The thermal conducting body is operatively coupled to the first electrically conducting body such that the hermetically sealed cavity has a first surface arranged in proximity to the first end portion and a second surface arranged in proximity to the second end portion.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an arc chamber for a switching device, in particular a circuit breaker, a disconnector or a contactor, with a high interruption power, to be used preferably in low-voltage electrical systems. The arc chamber according to the invention comprises a plurality of substantially U-shaped metal plates and a casing made of electrically insulating material provided with opposed internal grooves for insertion of said metal plates. The arc chamber moreover comprises one or more polar expansions housed in corresponding containment seats arranged within the casing. Each of said containment seats is configured in such a way as to insulate the polar expansions from the metal plates. The invention likewise relates to a switching device comprising said arc chamber.

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.

Abstract: A computerized system for performing remote diagnostics and configuration operations of a field device with a control unit includes a first communications module suitable to automatically handle the remote exchange of data/information with a remote station through a first communications network; and a second communications module, linked to the first communications module and suitable to automatically handle the exchange of data/information with the control unit of the field device by virtue of a second communications network. A third communications module suitable to automatically handle the remote exchange of data/information with the first communications module is connected through the first communications network. A first diagnostics and configuration module is linked to the third communications module and is suitable to remotely and automatically handle diagnostic operations and/or configuration operations on the control into the field device.

Abstract: Embodiments of an automatic single- or multi-pole circuit breaker for use in low-voltage applications are disclosed. The circuit breaker includes at least a first fixed contact this is coupled/uncoupled with a first moving contact. The moving contact is operatively connected to an operating mechanism that enables its displacement. The circuit breaker includes a kinematic tripping device driven by means of a first separating movement of the moving contact away from the fixed contact. The kinematic tripping device includes an operative member capable of tripping the operating mechanism, which in turn takes effect on the moving contact, thus determining a second rapid separating movement until the circuit breaker tripped position is reached.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a single-pole or multi-pole switch to be used preferably in low-voltage systems. The switch (1) comprises an outer casing (2) containing for each pole at least one fixed contact (10) and one mobile contact (20) that can be coupled to/uncoupled from one another. The mobile contacts (20) are housed in appropriate seats (25) provided on a mobile element (50). The switch (1) moreover comprises an energy-accumulation control mechanism (60), operatively connected to the mobile element (50) to enable its movement. The switch (1) according to the invention is advantageously provided with means of axial support operatively connected to the mobile element (50) in order to support the gravitational thrusts that are generated along the axis of rotation of the mobile element itself when said axis is inclined with respect to a substantially horizontal plane.

Abstract: A switching device, in particular an automatic switch, a disconnecting switch or a contactor, installable according to different operating configurations and preferably for use in low voltage systems. The device comprises a case containing at least a pair of contacts, one or more accessory devices for controlling and/or setting the operation of the switching device and user interface means, capable of performing output and/or input functions relative to the accessory devices. These interface means comprise at least a display which shows information relative to the output and/or input functions according to a viewing direction. The switching device also comprises means to select the viewing direction which are operatively connected to the display. These selection means allow selection of the viewing direction on the display as a function of the installation configuration of the switching device.

Abstract: Device for calibration of a field transmitter comprising a shaped body on which there are disposed first means for sensing magnetic fields the activation of which allows calibration of a first measurement parameter of the transmitter, second means for sensing magnetic fields the activation of which allows calibration of a second measurement parameter of the transmitter, magnetic actuation means suitable to activate said first and second means for sensing magnetic fields. Said shaped body is configured so that it can be removably connected to the transmitter on the external surface of the enclosure thereof.

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.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a single-pole or multi-pole switch to be used preferably in low-voltage systems. The switch (1) comprises an outer casing (2) containing for each pole at least one fixed contact (10) and one mobile contact (20) which can be reciprocally coupled to/uncoupled from each other. The mobile contacts (20) are housed in suitable seats (25) provided on a mobile element (50). The switch (1) according to the invention is provided with a control mechanism (60, 61) comprising mechanical means supported by a structural part (70). This control mechanism (60, 61) is connected to the mobile element (50) through first removable connection means (64) and to the outer casing (2) through second removable connection means (65). The switch (1) also comprises means to support the mobile element (50) which are connected to the structural part (70) of the control mechanism (60, 61) through third removable connection means (66).

Abstract: A device for powering one or more electric/electronic devices operatively associated with a low-voltage circuit breaker takes energy from a power supply line. An electronic regulator receives the energy collected as an input and delivering as an output to the electric/electronic device a power supply voltage (Vout) having a value within a preset range with respect to a reference voltage (VR). The electronic regulator includes an energy storage device chargeable by the energy collected, at the terminals of which a voltage (VCL) is established that is indicative of the power supply voltage (Vout) delivered to the electric/electronic device.

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.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an automatic switch (1) to be used preferably in low-voltage systems. The automatic switch (1) comprises an outer casing (2) containing for each pole at least one fixed contact (10) and at least one mobile contact (20) housed in a corresponding seat (25) provided on a mobile element (50) operatively connected to a control mechanism (60) to enable its movement. The automatic switch (1) according to the invention comprises means for the support of the mobile element (50), which are constrained to a structural part (70) of the control mechanism (60). Said supporting means support the mobile element (50) through hinge connection means to provide a center of rotation for the mobile element itself.

Abstract: Transmitter for sensing a physical variable relative to a process fluid of an industrial plant, characterized in that it comprises at least a hollow main body for housing a sensor, and a body for direct or indirect interface with a process fluid of which a physical variable requires to be sensed, said interface body being connected to the main body and having an integral structure shaped so that it has at least one internal housing for receiving a separator body and at least one end flange suitable to be operatively coupled, at an external surface thereof, to a fluid container, said external surface being positioned at a distance from and in communication with said internal housing by means of a connection channel.