Product Overview
Our RPS Type Pole-Mounted Load-Break Switch (Pole-LBS) is a high-performance protective device engineered for medium-voltage power distribution systems, rated for up to 36kV, 400/630A, and 50Hz operation. Specialized for seamless integration with automatic circuit reclosers (ACR) and paired with a smart sectionalizer controller, this SF6 gas-insulated switch is a core component for modern distribution automation systems—enabling remote isolation of faulted line sections from a central control center. Designed with a simplified pole-mount structure for fast, low-cost installation, it supports both manual and smart controller operation, with an all-weather stainless steel cabinet for the controller and optional wired/wireless remote monitoring. Compliant with IEC 60265-1(1988) and built with robust, corrosion-resistant materials, it delivers long-term reliability for outdoor power distribution networks, making it the ideal choice for global power grid operators, contractors, and distribution automation project procurement.
Core Features
- SF6 Gas Insulation: Utilizes nontoxic, non-flammable SF6 gas with superior dielectric and arc quenching properties, ensuring reliable insulation and fault interruption for medium-voltage systems.
- 36kV High-Voltage Rating: Rated for up to 36kV, 400/630A, 50Hz, meeting the demands of high-capacity medium-voltage power distribution networks worldwide.
- Distribution Automation Compatibility: Seamlessly integrates with distribution automation systems and pairs with ACRs, enabling the control center to remotely isolate faulted distribution line sections for fast fault handling.
- Flexible Operation Modes: Supports direct manual operation and smart sectionalizer controller operation, with optional wired/wireless modems for full remote monitoring and control capabilities.
- All-Weather Controller Cabinet: The smart controller is enclosed in a rugged stainless steel cabinet, engineered to withstand all outdoor environmental conditions and ensure stable performance in harsh on-site settings.
- Simplified Pole-Mount Installation: Adopts a compact, easy-to-install pole-mount arrangement that minimizes labor input and on-site construction costs, enabling quick deployment for outdoor projects.
- Bushing Versatility: Offers standard porcelain bushings plus optional elastomeric insulators over epoxy apparatus bushings, adapting to diverse project specifications and environmental requirements.
- Visible Open/Close Indicator: Color-coded main contact position indicator (green = open, red = closed) is ground-visible and directly connected to the drive shaft, ensuring accurate, real-time contact status monitoring.
- Quick Spring Charged Operation: Equipped with a spring charged operator that uses compression springs for fast make-and-break operation, improving fault response efficiency and grid stability.
- Robust Corrosion-Resistant Build: Manufactured with proven, durable corrosion-resistant materials for an extended service life and high operational cycle capacity—ideal for outdoor pole-mounted equipment.
Technical data
| Descriptions |
rating |
| rated volatge |
12kV/24kV/36kV |
| rated current |
630A |
| rated frequency |
50Hz |
| rated short-time current |
20KA(r.m.s),4 sec |
| rated making current |
50KA(peak), 3 times |
| load current breaking |
400/630A,30 times |
| cable charging current breaking |
25A,10 times |
| line charging current breaking |
1.5A, 10 times |
| magnetic current breaking |
22A, 10 times |
| No Voltage Breaking |
Main Contact |
5000 times |
| Ground Contact |
2000 times |
| Operation timings |
Closing Time |
<1.0 sec. |
| Opening Time |
<1.0 sec. |
| Power-frequency withstand voltage |
Dry Condition,1 minute |
50kv/60kv/85kv |
| Wet Condition,10 seconds |
34kv/50kv/70kv |
| Impulse withstand voltage (1.2x50μs) |
95kv/150kv/170kv |
| Controller |
Rated Voltage |
1ǿ 220V 50Hz |
| Power Frequency Withstand Voltage |
2 kVrms, 1minute |
| Impulse Withstand Voltage (1.2x50μs) |
6 kVpeak |
Types and Ratings
| Bushing Type |
Terminal Type |
Rated Current |
| Porcelain bushing |
Lug terminal |
Conductor: 125㎟ |
Pt |
400A |
| Conductor: 200㎟ |
Pt |
630A |
| Mold cone |
Conductor: 125㎟ |
Pm |
400A |
| Conductor: 200㎟ |
Pm |
630A |
| Polymer Rubber Bushing |
Lug terminal |
Conductor: 125㎟ |
Rt |
400A |
| Conductor: 200㎟ |
Rt |
630A |
| Mold cone |
Conductor: 125㎟ |
Rm |
400A |
| Conductor: 200㎟ |
Rm |
630A |
Note:Clearance copper terminal without cable section is 240 mm2
Standard Service Conditions
The RPS Type SF6 Gas Load Break Switch is engineered to operate reliably under the following standard service conditions, ensuring adaptability to most outdoor power distribution environments:
- Ambient Temperature: Short-period peak 50℃; 24-hour average ≤40℃; 24-hour limit low -25℃
- Humidity: Up to 100% compatible for high-humidity working environments
- Maximum Altitude: 1000 meters for standard installation
- Suitable for: Outdoor use with no severe corrosive/flammable gas/vapor pollution or frequent violent vibration
Key Product Advantages for Global Buyers
- IEC Standard Certified: Every unit is factory-filled, hermetically sealed, and 100% production tested to IEC 60265-1(1988) before shipment—guaranteeing compliance with international quality and performance standards for cross-border procurement.
- Low Total Cost of Ownership: Fast, low-cost installation reduces on-site labor expenses; robust corrosion-resistant design and long service life minimize maintenance frequency and replacement costs.
- Smart Grid Ready: Built-in compatibility with distribution automation systems, ACRs, and remote control—supporting grid modernization and reducing the need for future upgrades.
- Customizable Bushing Options: Versatile bushing choices match regional project requirements, environmental conditions, and procurement specifications for global applications.
- Accurate Status Monitoring: Visible open/close indicators eliminate blind operation risks, improving on-site maintenance safety and operational efficiency for grid technicians.
- Reliable Fault Isolation: Pairs with ACRs to quickly isolate faulted line sections, reducing power outage ranges and improving the overall reliability of power distribution networks.
Key Application Scenarios
- Urban and rural medium-voltage power distribution network construction and upgrade
- Distribution automation system deployment for smart grid projects
- Outdoor pole-mounted power distribution line protection and fault isolation
- Industrial, commercial, and municipal power grid protection with ACR integration
- High-capacity medium-voltage power supply projects for industrial parks and commercial districts
- Grid projects requiring remote monitoring, control, and centralized fault management