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NDC Direct Replacement Circuit Breaker

NDC Direct Replacement Circuit Breaker

NDC Direct Replacement Circuit Breaker

Product catalog summary
Introduction
The NDC-DR is the latest DC switchgear product from Hawker Siddeley Switchgear, featuring advanced circuit breaker technology with magnetic actuator design. It offers high-speed performance, reliability, and reduced maintenance.

Key Features
  • Fit & Forget technology with minimal maintenance.
  • Service life exceeding 30 years.
  • Compact design and operating mechanisms.
  • High-speed operation with direct overload and electrical tripping.
  • Simple mechanism without mechanical latch.
  • Ergonomic truck isolation and interlocking.
  • Enhanced electrical and mechanical endurance.
  • Patented Arc transfer coil and bi-directional current interruption.
  • Durable main contact material (silver tungsten carbide).
  • Compatible with a wide range of circuit breakers.

Compatibility
The NDC-DR can replace circuit breakers from manufacturers like Bertrum Thomas, GEC, PAMCO, Controlled Power (CPC), and English Electric.

Technical Specifications
  • Rated Voltage: 800 V dc and 1600 V dc.
  • Rated Continuous Current: 4000/6000/8000 A.
  • Rated Short-Time Withstand Current: 100/72 kAp/kA.
  • Rated Track Time-Constant: 210 ms.
  • Rated Short-Circuit Current: 200/100 kAp/kA.
  • Mechanical Endurance: 50,000 operations.
  • Rated Insulation Voltage: 4.2 kV.
  • Control Voltage: 48/125/250 V dc.

Mechanical Features
  • Patented arc transfer system to prevent internal contamination.
  • Magnetic Latch mechanism for high-speed tripping.
  • Magnetic Actuator for closing main contacts and resetting latch.
  • Direct Acting Release for overload tripping.
  • Electronic control module with bi-directional high-speed tripping.
  • Optional Kirk Key Interlock.

Standards
  • ANSI C37.14-2002
  • ANSI C37.16-2002
  • BS EN 50123:2003

Contact Information
For more information, contact Hawker Siddeley Switchgear Ltd or Whipp & Bourne Inc. through the provided phone numbers and emails.
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Catalog excerpts

NDC Direct Replacement Circuit Breaker-1

Hawker Siddeley Switchgear's NDC-DR is the latest addition to our range of DC Switchgear Products. The NDC-DR offers customers unrivalled circuit breaker technology utilizing magnetic actuator design, increased high speed performance, reliability and reduced maintenance. The NDC-DR circuit breaker is a plug and play product allowing users to replace old and obsolete DC breakers without modification to existing switchgear. Calibrated to specification, the NDC-DR is simply racked into position without the need for any auxiliary protection modification or commissioning. NDC-DR NDC Direct Replacement Circuit Breaker Key Features » Superior, proven Fit & Forget 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 circuit breakers The NDC-DR Replaces the following manufacturers: » Bertrum Thomas » GEC » PAMCO » Controlled Power (CPC) » English Electric » Other manufacturers available (please contact Whipp and Bourne Inc.) Rated Voltage V dc 800 1600 Rated Continuous Current A 4000/6000/8000 4000/6000 Rated Short-Time Withstand Current kAp/kA 100/72 100/72 Rated Track Time-Constant ms 210 210 Rated Short-Circuit Current kAp/kA 200/100 200/100 Mechanical Endurance* 50,000 operations 50,000 operations Rated Insulation Voltage kV 4.2 4.2 Control Voltage V dc 48/125/250 48/125/250 * before contact change, 50,000 x 5 with contact change RATINGS your power in safe hands HAWKER SIDDELEY SWITCHGEAR

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NDC Direct Replacement Circuit Breaker-2

NDC-DR Mechanical Features DIMENSIONS (In Inches) 1 4 3 5 7 6 8 2 Version 02 - Feb 2008. The design and manufacture of our products are subject to constant review, therefore slight variations may occur between the details given and the equipment supplied. The patented arc transfer system prevents internal contamination of the circuit breaker compartment. Secondary Contacts Fixed Contact Moving Contact Assembly Primary disconnects manufactured to suit switchgear The patented Magnetic Latch mechanism provides the primary means of ‘high speed’ tripping of the circuit breaker. Working in conjunction...

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