Abstract: A differential electrical protection device D including N?1 phase conductors, each phase conductor including, between an input, or upper, connection land and an output, or lower, connection land, a portion able to pass through a torus and a portion able to pass through a current measurement and supply sensor, the input connection lands being situated in a first plane P1, and the output connection lands extending in a second plane P2, in that the supply and measurement sensors of the N?1 phase conductors are each positioned in the space situated between the two planes P1,P2, and wherein it includes an additional phase conductor including an input connection land and an output connection land, a portion able to pass through the torus and a portion able to pass through an additional measurement sensor only measuring the current, this additional measurement sensor being of small size and being positioned directly above the torus in such a way that the assembly formed by the torus and the additional sensor is situ

Abstract: A method for monitoring an electric power source changeover switch, including a step of identifying all of the combinations of operating modes and availability states of the power sources, a step of associating a configuration of a state of switches with each combination, a step of watching for a change in configuration. Upon a change in configuration, a step of controlling the switches is executed in order to place the switches in a state complying with the configuration. In the absence of a change in configuration, a step monitors the compliance of the configuration with the actual state of the switches. A method further including monitoring a source changeover switch implemented in a test device, and to a source changeover switch implementing such a method.

Abstract: A medium-voltage electric distribution cubicle for fitting between two parts of an electric circuit to cause current flow, current interruption, circuit disconnection, and grounding. This cubicle includes a vacuum break circuit breaker-disconnector or vacuum break switch-disconnector connected in series with a selector switch having at least two positions, namely, a current flow position and a grounding position.

Abstract: A differential electrical protection device D including N-1 phase conductors, each phase conductor including, between an input, or upper, connection land and an output, or lower, connection land, a portion able to pass through a torus and a portion able to pass through a current measurement and supply sensor, the input connection lands being situated in a first plane P1, and the output connection lands extending in a second plane P2, in that the supply and measurement sensors of the N?1 phase conductors are each positioned in the space situated between the two planes P1,P2, and wherein it includes an additional phase conductor including an input connection land and an output connection land, a portion able to pass through the torus and a portion able to pass through an additional measurement sensor only measuring the current, this additional measurement sensor being of small size and being positioned directly above the torus in such a way that the assembly formed by the torus and the additional sensor is situ

Abstract: A method for monitoring an electric power source changeover switch, including a step of identifying all of the combinations of operating modes and availability states of the power sources, a step of associating a configuration of a state of switches with each combination, a step of watching for a change in configuration. Upon a change in configuration, a step of controlling the switches is executed in order to place the switches in a state complying with the configuration. In the absence of a change in configuration, a step monitors the compliance of the configuration with the actual state of the switches. A method further including monitoring a source changeover switch implemented in a test device, and to a source changeover switch implementing such a method.

Abstract: The circuit breaker includes two polarities each including two poles connected in parallel, each pole having a switch and a tripping device. Each of the polarities has an equalizer electrically connecting the link between the switch and the tripping device of a first pole and the link between the switch and the tripping device of the second pole.

Abstract: A method for evaluating mechanical performance of a switchgear device having at least one pole which includes a pair of contacts movable between open and closed positions, a support arm of a first contact, a support arm drive including a rotary pole shaft and a rod pivotably coupling the drive to the support, an energy storage system for moving the arm to close the contacts, and a toggle device with a trip latch, the method including measuring the angle of rotation of the pole shaft during contact closing, deriving specific values by measuring the angle of rotation, comparing the values with an initial reference value, identifying wear performances of the drive by comparing the specific values with the reference value, determining on a variation curve of the angle of rotation versus time, a first specific time to reach a first inflection point when the pole shaft reaches a maximum speed of rotation, and a second time to reach a point on the curve at a theoretical final angle of rotation when the contacts are

Abstract: A method for evaluating mechanical performance of a switchgear device having at least one pole which includes a pair of contacts movable between open and closed positions, a support arm of a first contact, a support arm drive including a rotary pole shaft and a rod pivotably coupling the drive to the support, an energy storage system for moving the arm to close the contacts, and a toggle device with a trip latch, the method including measuring the angle of rotation of the pole shaft during contact closing, deriving specific values by measuring the angle of rotation, comparing the values with an initial reference value, identifying wear performances of the drive by comparing the specific values with the reference value, determining first and second specific values on a variation curve of the angle of rotation, calculating the angular difference between maximum and final angles of rotation; and identifying a latching state of the toggle device as a function of the angular difference.

Abstract: The circuit breaker includes two polarities each including two poles connected in parallel, each pole having a switch and a tripping device. Each of the polarities has an equaliser electrically connecting the link between the switch and the tripping device of a first pole and the link between the switch and the tripping device of the second pole.

Abstract: In order to take maximum advantage of the modularity provided by a multipole circuit breaker with double enclosure (100), a new architecture is proposed. The outer case (48) of the switchgear apparatus (100) is formed directly when assembly of the breaking device (600) is performed by juxtaposition and securing between single-pole breaking units (10), spacers (46) and side walls (50), trip device (7) and cover (64). The spacers (46) can thus be used for various functionalities, and in particular to modify the external aspect of the switchgear apparatus (100) or the nature of the trip device (7) in delayed manner.

Abstract: A method for evaluating the mechanical performances of a switchgear apparatus comprising at least one pole having: a pair of contacts; a drive mechanism of a support arm of a first contact comprising: a rotary pole shaft and at least one connecting rod which couple the drive mechanism to the support arm, an energy storage system designed to cause movement of said arm to close the contacts. The method consists in measuring the angle of rotation of the pole shaft during closing of the contacts; reconstituting at least two specific values from the measurements and comparing them with an operating reference to diagnose the mechanical wear performances of the drive mechanism with respect to a comparative state.

Abstract: In order to take maximum advantage of the modularity provided by a multipole circuit breaker with double enclosure (100), a new architecture is proposed. The outer case (48) of the switchgear apparatus (100) is formed directly when assembly of the breaking device (600) is performed by juxtaposition and securing between single-pole breaking units (10), spacers (46) and side walls (50), trip device (7) and cover (64). The spacers (46) can thus be used for various functionalities, and in particular to modify the external aspect of the switchgear apparatus (100) or the nature of the trip device (7) in delayed manner.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a medium-voltage electric distribution cubicle designed to be fitted between two parts of an electric circuit so as to perform at least the functions respectively of current flow between the parts, of current interruption between the parts, of circuit disconnection, and of earthing. This cubicle is characterized in that it comprises a switch (or circuit breaker) with vacuum break technology also performing the disconnecting switch function and, in series with said switch (circuit breaker), a selector with at least two positions, respectively a current flow position and an earthing position of one of the parts of the circuit.

Abstract: The device compares a voltage representative of the supply voltage of the electromagnet with two distinct inrush thresholds and a drop-out threshold. As soon as this voltage reaches one of the inrush thresholds, the device commands switching to an inrush phase of preset duration. The first inrush threshold is representative of a voltage of about 40 to 50% of the rated supply voltage of the electromagnet, whereas the second inrush threshold is representative of 70 to 85% of this voltage. The same control device can thus be used with both an under-voltage release and a shunt release or for a circuit breaker closing electromagnet.

Abstract: The device comprises two power supply terminals, a local control terminal and remote control and presence detection terminals. It can operate in fully autonomous manner, the power supply terminals being connected to a voltage supply source by means of a local control switch, closing of which causes excitation of a coil of the electro-magnet. It can also operate in conjunction with a communication module. In this case, the terminals are permanently supplied by the source, the local control terminal is connected to one of the power supply terminals by a local control switch and the remote control and presence detection terminals are connected to the module. The device automatically detects the presence of the module and causes excitation of the coil if the supply voltage is sufficient and if a control signal is applied to it either by the local control switch or by the module.

Abstract: An electrical switchgear apparatus comprises a fixed frame, a circuit breaker movable in the fixed frame between a plugged-out position and a plugged-in position, a reversible plug-in and plug-out mechanism of the circuit breaker, a movable means for detecting an indexed position of the mechanism or of the circuit breaker, linked to a first electrical switch, and a movable means for detecting an indexed position (open or closed) of the main contact means of the circuit breaker linked to a second electrical switch. Each of the two switches comprises an input, a first output and a switching means able to take a first position in which it connects the input of the switch electrically to the first output of the switch, the switching means being kinematically linked to the corresponding detecting means, in such a way that the switching means is in its first position if and only if the corresponding detecting means is in its active position.

Abstract: The trip bar is sub-divided into a first actuating part associated to the trip rod of the actuator and a second actuating part operating in conjunction with the indicating device. A mechanical coupling link is arranged between the two actuating parts being adjustable between a coupled position and a disengaged position. An operating lever performs locking of the second actuating part in the active position to keep the fault information on the indicating device, whereas the first actuating part returns automatically to the inactive position when said mechanical link is in the disengaged position.

Abstract: An auxiliary trip device for a circuit breaker which includes an electromechanical actuating device and an energy storage system. The electromechanical actuating device includes a coil housed in a sheath which has a central bore containing a plunger fixed to a push-rod, and a fixed core spaced apart from the plunger, via a first spring. The push-rod is slidable within the bore to actuate a latch device of the energy storage system, which in turn releases a blade which is cooperable with a trip bar of the circuit breaker on which the auxiliary trip device is placed. The blade is biased by a second spring which releases and stores energy greater than released and stored energy of the first spring.

Abstract: A molded case circuit breaker includes standard compartments each designed to accommodate a standard auxiliary indication or control unit. Each compartment is assigned to a predetermined function, the control device associated with this compartment being connected to the corresponding components of the circuit breaker supplying the information relating to this function. Customization of the circuit breaker can be performed by the distributor or fitter who fits a standard auxiliary unit in the compartment or compartments.

Abstract: An operating for a circuit breaker including a pivoting handle for controlling opening and closing of the circuit breaker and resetting of the latch after tripping. The handle bears a resetting roller which cooperates with a cam surface of the latch, which surface has a first cam section and a second cam section separated by a slope change point. The second section corresponds to the reset position and the slope of this section is chosen in such a way as to obtain a stable reset position of the handle.