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LIGHTNING DC
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BRUSHTRUST. WELL EARNED. Incorporating the NDC Circuit Breaker The BRUSH Switchgear Lightning product, incorporating the high speed NDC Circuit Breaker utilises the award-winning magnetic actuator technology and provides an innovative DC switchgear solution for a variety of markets and demanding applications. Combining innovation with 50 years of DC circuit breaker design and manufacturing experience, the Lightning offers optimal safety, reliability and high speed performance - the ideal solution to your DC requirements. Key Features • Superior proven technology with minimal maintenance • A long service life designed to exceed 30 years • Superior compact design concept and operating mechanisms • High speed operation, direct overload and electrical tripping • Simple, reliable mechanism with no mechanical latch • Ergonomic, intuitive truck isolation and interlocking • Enhanced electrical and mechanical endurance • Patented Arc transfer coil • Fully bi-directional current interruption • Hard wearing main contact material (silver tungsten carbide) ensuring long life • Integrated operation with a wide range of protection relay options ** As defined in BS EN50123-1: 2003, the critical current quoted is the current with the longest arcing time. At 900V/25A the arcing time is approximately 330ms

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The circuit breaker enclosure has been subjected to an interna arc withstand test in accordance to the requirements of IEC 60694: 2002 and IEC 62271: 2003 Typical Weights 4000A Feeder panel 6000A Feeder panel 6000A Rectifier panel NDC Circuit Breaker Mechanical Features The patented arc transfer system prevents internal contamination of the circuit breaker compartment and cubicle. The Cold Cathode Arc Chute Assembly (1) dissipates all arcs whilst the transfer coil (2) provides additional magnetic flux across the contact gap, assisting with the interruption of low currents that would...

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