Abstract: A remote switch actuator includes an actuator housing having a push plate coupled to a pair of actuator pins, the push plate having a first state where the push plate is disposed about an end of an actuation path and a second state where the push plate is disposed about an opposed end of the actuation path. The remote switch actuator may further include at least one sensor positioned within the actuator housing and configured to continuously detect the position of the push plate along the actuation path. The remote switch actuator may further include a switch controller communicatively coupled to the actuator housing and the at least one sensor and having a user interface configured to display the position of the push plate sensed by the at least one sensor.

Abstract: A smart grounding clamp system includes a grounding clamp, the grounding clamp having a clamp member and a cable member. The smart grounding clamp monitoring system further includes a sensor module mechanically coupled to the grounding clamp and having at least one sensor configured to sense an environmental condition of the grounding clamp and a communication module communicatively coupled with the at least one sensor. The smart grounding clamp monitoring system also includes a base station positioned remotely from the grounding clamp and communicatively coupled to the communication module.

Abstract: A drill motor racking apparatus for remote operation of a circuit breaker is disclosed. The drill motor racking apparatus comprises: a racking adapter, wherein the racking adapter is adapted to be engaged by and secured in a racking mechanism of a circuit breaker; a gearbox having an input and an output; a flexible shaft cable having a first end and a second end, wherein the racking adapter is connected to the first end of the flexible shaft cable and wherein the gearbox is incorporated between the flexible shaft cable and the racking adapter to provide a torque multiplication required to rack the circuit breaker; and a drill adapter adapted to be engaged by and secured in a drill, wherein the drill adapter is attached to the second end of the flexible shaft cable. A method of using the drill motor racking apparatus is also disclosed.

Abstract: A racking device for remote operation of a circuit breaker or transfer switch comprising: a motor and gear box operatively attached to a racking adapter and an adjustable anti-rotation device affixed to the motor and gear box of the racking device. The adjustable anti-rotation device configured to engage a racking mechanism access window and/or a circuit breaker or transfer switch panel, wherein at least one plane of the anti-rotation device is substantially parallel with at least one plane of the racking mechanism access window and/or the circuit breaker or transfer switch panel and move the anti-rotation device substantially along an x-axis and/or a y-axis of the racking screw access window and/or a circuit breaker panel to compensate for a misalignment or dimensional variances between the racking adapter of the racking device and the racking mechanism of the circuit breaker or transfer switch. Methods of using the racking device are also disclosed.

Abstract: A drill motor racking apparatus for remote operation of a circuit breaker is disclosed. The drill motor racking apparatus comprises: a racking adapter, wherein the racking adapter is adapted to be engaged by and secured in a racking mechanism of a circuit breaker; a gearbox having an input and an output; a flexible shaft cable having a first end and a second end, wherein the racking adapter is connected to the first end of the flexible shaft cable and wherein the gearbox is incorporated between the flexible shaft cable and the racking adapter to provide a torque multiplication required to rack the circuit breaker; and a drill adapter adapted to be engaged by and secured in a drill, wherein the drill adapter is attached to the second end of the flexible shaft cable. A method of using the drill motor racking apparatus is also disclosed.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a drive unit for driving a tool mated with a tool receptacle in a device. The drive unit includes a tool carrying apparatus configured to carry the tool, and a proximity sensor cooperating with at least a portion of the tool carrying apparatus so as to detect movement of the tool carrying apparatus along a longitudinal axis thereof. A motor apparatus is configured to rotate the tool carrying apparatus. Control circuitry is configured to operate the motor in an engagement mode to rotate at least a portion of the tool carrying apparatus until the tool is rotationally aligned with the tool receptacle so as to permit insertion thereinto, based on the proximity sensor not detecting movement of the tool carrying apparatus a threshold distance along the longitudinal axis toward the tool receptacle.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a drive unit for driving a tool mated with a tool receptacle in a device. The drive unit includes a tool carrying apparatus configured to carry the tool, and a proximity sensor cooperating with at least a portion of the tool carrying apparatus so as to detect movement of the tool carrying apparatus along a longitudinal axis thereof. A motor apparatus is configured to rotate the tool carrying apparatus. Control circuitry is configured to operate the motor in an engagement mode to rotate at least a portion of the tool carrying apparatus until the tool is rotationally aligned with the tool receptacle so as to permit insertion thereinto, based on the proximity sensor not detecting movement of the tool carrying apparatus a threshold distance along the longitudinal axis toward the tool receptacle.