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PASS – Plug And Switch System
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PASS – Plug And Switch System

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Pioneer and Technology Leader
Hitachi Energy is a global leader in technology, operating in over 90 countries with a focus on improving performance and reducing environmental impact. The company is committed to sustainable energy solutions, offering pioneering digital technologies for a stronger, smarter, and greener grid.

PASS - Plug and Switch System
Launched in 1999, the PASS system is a compact hybrid switchgear designed for rapid installation and energization. It covers voltages from 72.5 kV to 420 kV and integrates all switchgear bay functions into a single module. The hybrid design combines gas-insulated and air-insulated technologies, offering significant space savings and is suitable for outdoor installations.

Product Evolution
  • 1999: Launch of PASS M0 – 145 kV and 170 kV
  • 2003: Launch of 72.5 kV PASS M00
  • 2007: Launch of 245 kV PASS M0S
  • 2013: Launch of 420 kV PASS M0S
  • 2020: Launch of PASS M00 – Wind for offshore applications

Technical Specifications
PASS switchgear is fully assembled and tested in the factory, featuring components like combined disconnector/earthing switch, voltage and current transformers, and circuit-breakers. It offers high reliability, fast commissioning, flexibility, and a space-saving design.

Customer Benefits
  • High reliability with gas-insulated housings
  • Fast erection and commissioning
  • Flexible configurations
  • Space-saving design

Digital Solutions
Digital transformation enhances safety, reliability, and sustainability. Remote solutions reduce on-site inspections, while digitalization extends asset lifetime and reduces operational costs. The system supports IEC 61850 standards for communication and control.

Applications
PASS hybrid switchgear is suitable for utilities, energy-intensive industries, renewable energy, data centers, and railway applications. It offers reliable performance with a compact and flexible design.

Commitment to Quality and Sustainability
Hitachi Energy ensures high-quality products through compliance with international standards and certified quality assurance processes. The company is committed to sustainability, aiming for carbon neutrality and fostering partnerships for a sustainable energy future.
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High-voltage hybrid switchgear

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Pioneer and technology leader Hitachi Energy is a pioneering technology leader that works closely with utility, industry and infrastructure customers to improve their performances while lowering environmental impact. Hitachi Energy operates in more than 90 countries. Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader with a combined heritage of almost 250 years, employing around 38,000 people in over 90 countries. Headquartered in Switzerland, the business serves utility, industry and infrastructure customers across the value chain and emerging areas like sustainable mobility, smart cities, energy...

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2008 Release issue of the 62271-205 standards for hybrid modules – International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) 2010 Launch of the PASS for H-configured substations 2015 Launch of the PASS for digital substations 2020 Launch of the PASS M00 – Wind for offshore wind turbine applications More than 10,000 installed PASS bays worldwid

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High-voltage hybrid switchgear Compact switchgear is fully assembled and high-voltage tested in the factory for rapid installation and energization. Bushings Composite bushings are used exclusively, as they are explosion-proof and resistant to pollution. Cable termination PASS can make use of cables instead of bushings. Combined disconnector/ earthing switch The gas-insulated combined DS/ES makes interlocking simple and intrinsically safe. Circuit-breaker The circuit-breaker is a single-break interrupter that operates by means of the self-blast principle. Circuit-breaker drive PASS is equipped...

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PASS M00 – 72.5 to 100 kV Up to 2500 A, 31.5 kA PASS M00 is perfectly suited for distribution grids, renewable integration and consumer applications such as data centers, mining and rail. PASS M0 – 145 to 170 kV Up to 3150 A, 63 kA The PASS M0 is designed to reduce substation footprints and life cycle costs. Its design has been validated in 100 countries, covering all climate regions and numerous applications. PASS M0S 245 kV Up to 4000 A, 50 kA The PASS M0S provides outstanding compactness for transmission-level substations. It is based on components commonly used across our switchgear portfolio....

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Customer benefits and technical ratings Space-saving design: Each PASS module is equivalent to a complete switchgear bay, with function integration that leads to a footprint reduction of up to 60 percent compared to traditional solutions and minimizes costs for civil works. High level of flexibility: Numerous configurations, like single busbar, double busbar, double-circuit breaker and H-configured switchgear, are available together with other customized configurations, allowing the best solution for each specific customer’s needs. Customer benefits Fast erection and commissioning: Fully assembled...

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Digital solutions Digital transformation is the key to meeting the energy industry’s most urgent challenges, such as aging infrastructure and increasing energy demand. In addition, the rise in renewable power generation has also impacted grid reliability and stability. With these challenges in consideration, digitalization helps the industry modernize its assets. Hitachi Energy is continuously developing its digital switching and components portfoli, which brings significant value to high-voltage switchgear applications. Digitally-enabled switchgear provides higher safety and reliability with...

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PASS - PLUG AND SWITCH SYSTEM HIGH-VOLTAGE HYBRID SWITCHGEAR | 9 Modular Switchgear Monitoring (MSM): The MSM is an add-on system to supervise the module status. PASS module main parameters, such as gas and switching element conditions, are continuously measured and displayed in a consolidated view, facilitating instant detection of critical situations and improving station condition awareness. MSM operates independently from existing control and protection devices and provides the base layer for a condition-based and predictive maintenance strategy. Protection, control and merging unit: Bay...

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ENERGY INTENSIVE INDUSTRIES PASS hybrid switchgear is the perfect solution for different types of applications as it provides reliable performance by combining GIS and AIS technology advantages. RENEWABLE ENERGY SEGMENT Moreover, it has a flexible and compact design with simple installation and commissioning and virtually no maintenance for its entire life in service. DATA CENTERS PASS hybrid switchgear is the product of choice for modern customers looking for high reliability within a modular and compact design. RAILWAY APPLICAT

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Commitment We are advancing the world’s energy system to be more sustainable, flexible and secure. As the pioneering technology leader, we collaborate with customers and partners to enable a sustainable energy future. Quality assurance Hitachi Energy is committed to providing the best products and services. Our products comply with or exceed the latest international standards. In addition to type tests in independent laboratories, our certified design and manufacturing quality assurance processes guarantee the highest quality. Sustainability We are advancing the world’s energy system to be more...

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