Pad-Mounted Switchgear

Features

• 15 kV and 25 kV Class – both available as UL® listed
• Proven Auto-jet® switching
• Ratings normally found only in metal-enclosed switchgear
• Meets IEEE C37.74 requirements including 3-time fault-closing on switches and fuse mountings.
• Removable barriers using NEMA Class GPO-3 non-hygroscopic fiberglass reinforced polyester barriers
• 100% X-rayed cycloaliphatic epoxy insulators
• 11-gauge pickled-and-oiled steel, all welded construction
• Meets ANSI C57.12.28 cabinet security and enclosure finish requirements
• Stainless-steel door-handle covers and switch operating pockets
• Stainless-steel hinges and hinge pins
• Overlapping active-passive door system with 3-point auto-latch door mechanism, padlockable door handle and standard penta- head or optional hex-head security bolts
• Ventilation louvers not required; sufficient ventilation being attained through non-gasketed doors and roof
• Anti-condensation roof undercoating
• Positive Latch Indicator on fuse interrupters verifies full-latched condition

PSI/II Pad-Mounted Switchgear is designed to meet the switching and isolating requirements of electrical distribution systems with 15 pre-engineered switching configurations. There are UL®-listed standard units available to cover almost every situation – radial feed, loop feed and manual primary-selector switching. Special configurations and designs are available upon request. The three-time fault-close ratings, with the laboratory and field-proven Auto-jet® system can solve both your “near substation” high fault-current and mid-point loop switching applications as well as “distant end-point” standard fault-current requirements.

Features

• 15 kV and 25 kV Class – both available as UL® listed
• Proven Auto-jet® switching
• Ratings normally found only in metal-enclosed switchgear
• Meets IEEE C37.74 requirements including 3-time fault-closing on switches and fuse mountings.
• Removable barriers using NEMA Class GPO-3 non-hygroscopic fiberglass reinforced polyester barriers
• 100% X-rayed cycloaliphatic epoxy insulators
• 11-gauge pickled-and-oiled steel, all welded construction
• Meets ANSI C57.12.28 cabinet security and enclosure finish requirements
• Stainless-steel door-handle covers and switch operating pockets
• Stainless-steel hinges and hinge pins
• Overlapping active-passive door system with 3-point auto-latch door mechanism, padlockable door handle and standard penta- head or optional hex-head security bolts
• Ventilation louvers not required; sufficient ventilation being attained through non-gasketed doors and roof
• Anti-condensation roof undercoating
• Positive Latch Indicator on fuse interrupters verifies full-latched condition

PSI/II Pad-Mounted Switchgear is designed to meet the switching and isolating requirements of electrical distribution systems with 15 pre-engineered switching configurations. There are UL®-listed standard units available to cover almost every situation – radial feed, loop feed and manual primary-selector switching. Special configurations and designs are available upon request. The three-time fault-close ratings, with the laboratory and field-proven Auto-jet® system can solve both your “near substation” high fault-current and mid-point loop switching applications as well as “distant end-point” standard fault-current requirements.

Features

• 15 kV
• Available as UL® listed
• Live-front 600-Ampere Switch Compartments
• Live-front 200-Ampere Fuse Compartments
• Manual, Automatic Source Transfer and SCADA Controlled
• An exceptional combination of switch (up to 5) and fuse (up to 5) compartments, including bus-tie configurations
• Meets IEEE C37.74 requirements, including 3-time fault-closing of switches
• Meets enclosure security requirements in ANSI C57.12.28

Federal Pacific 6-Compartment, Live-front Pad-mounted Switchgear (available as UL® listed) provides the convenience of installing a single enclosure with two 600-ampere switches and up to four three-phase sets of fuses. Installations with concentrated loads can now be served from a single switchgear assembly. The six-compartment configurations require less land space than two four-compartment units, which was the only choice in the past. In addition, the 6-compartment units are more economical than two four-compartment units both in initial and installed costs. There is no sacrifice in operating flexibility and as a result, an outage on the main-feeder cable can be readily isolated and sectionalized. For 8-compartment designs, consult the factory.

Features

• 15 kV
• Available as UL® listed
• Live-front 600-Ampere Switch Compartments
• Live-front 200-Ampere Fuse Compartments
• Manual, Automatic Source Transfer and SCADA Controlled
• An exceptional combination of switch (up to 5) and fuse (up to 5) compartments, including bus-tie configurations
• Meets IEEE C37.74 requirements, including 3-time fault-closing of switches
• Meets enclosure security requirements in ANSI C57.12.28

Federal Pacific 6-Compartment, Live-front Pad-mounted Switchgear (available as UL® listed) privides the convenience of installing a single enclosure with two 600-ampere switches and up to four three-phase sets of fuses. Installations with concentrated loads can now be served from a single switchgear assembly. The six-compartment configurations require less land space than two four-compartment units, which ws the only choice in the past. In addition, the 6-compartment units are more economical than two four-compartment units both in initial and installed costs. There is no sacrifice in operating flexibility and as a result, an outage on the main-feeder cable can be readily isolated and sectionalized. For 8-compartment designs, consult the factory.

Features

• 15 kV and 25 kV – both available as UL® listed
• 35kV – not available as UL® listed at this time
• Meets IEEE C37.74- requirements including 3-time fault-closing on switches and fuse monitoring
• 11-guage pickled-and-oiled steel, all welded enclosure contruction (stainless steel also available)
• 16- gauge galvanized steel floor panel with 1″ stainless steel screened drainiage provisions
• Meets ANSI C57.12.28-2005 cabinet security and enclosure finish requirements

Federal Pacific Manual Dead-Front Type PSE Pad-Mounted Switchgear meets or exceed all ratings in IEEE C37.74 and with UL® listing of both 15 kV and 25 kV models. The enclosure provides increased security of fuse and switch components from environmental concerns and enhanced isolation of medium-voltage circuits to limit exposure of operating personnel.

Federal Pacific PSE pad-mounts feature a low-profile, heavy-gauge enclosure with cross-kinked roof to eliminate potential for standing water. Stainless-steel hinges and hinge pins combined with padlockable, self-resetting, three-point auto-latch door security system assures durability while controlling access to the interior.

Double-door construction allows clear access to elbow terminations. Ground rods that are full width of door opening make grounding of circuits and installation of surge arresters easy to achieve using shotgun clampstick. Enclosure bottom flange includes gasketing to isolate and protect the finish during installation and throughout the service life of the switchgear. Galvanized-steel floor plate on bottom of compartment containing medium-voltage components isolates interior from moisture and ingress of other contaminates.

The electrostatically deposited, baked-on powder epoxy finish meets IEEE, ANSI and UL® requirements and provides a tough, durable high-gloss finish with protective qualities essential to insure long-term protection of the metal.

Features

• 15 kV and 25 kV – both available as UL® listed
• 35kV – not available as UL® listed at this time
• Meets IEEE C37.74- requirements including 3-time fault-closing on switches and fuse monitoring
• 11-guage pickled-and-oiled steel, all welded enclosure contruction (stainless steel also available)
• 16- gauge galvanized steel floor panel with 1″ stainless steel screened drainiage provisions
• Meets ANSI C57.12.28-2005 cabinet security and enclosure finish requirements

Federal Pacific Manual Dead-Front Type PSE Pad-Mounted Switchgear meets or exceed all ratings in IEEE C37.74 and with UL® listing of both 15 kV and 25 kV models. The enclosure provides increased security of fuse and switch components from environmental concerns and enhanced isolation of medium-voltage circuits to limit exposure of operating personnel.

Federal Pacific PSE pad-mounts feature a low-profile, heavy-gauge enclosure with cross-kinked roof to eliminate potential for standing water. Stainless-steel hinges and hinge pins combined with padlockable, self-resetting, three-point auto-latch door security system assures durability while controlling access to the interior.

Double-door construction allows clear access to elbow terminations. Ground rods that are full width of door opening make grounding of circuits and installation of surge arresters easy to achieve using shotgun clampstick. Enclosure bottm flange includes gasketing to isolate and protect the finish during installation and throughout the service life of the switchgear. Galvanized-steel floor plate on bottom of compartment containing medium-voltage components isolates interior from moisture and ingress of other contaminates.

The electrostatically deposited, baked-on powder epoxy finish meets IEEE, ANSI and UL® requirements and provides a tough, durable high-gloss finish with protective qualities essential to insure long-term protection of the metal.

Features

• Available as UL® listed
• Dead-Front 600-Ampere Switch Compartments
• Dead-Front 200-Ampere Fuse Compartments
• Manual, Automatic Source Transfer and SCADA Controlled
• 5-600 ampere switches in a bus-tie arrangement
• 4-600-ampere switches plus two sets of fused feeders in a single enclosure
• 2-600 ampere switches plus four sets of fused feeders in a single enclosure
• An exceptional combination of switch (up to 5) and fuse (up to 5) compartments, including bus-tie configurations
• Meets all preferred and optional ratings in IEEE C37.74
• Meets enclosure security requirements in ANSI C57.12.28
• Other configurations as needed, consult factory
• 1200-ampere models, consult factory

Federal Pacific 6-Compartment, Dead-Front PSE Pad-Mounted Switchgear provides the convenience of installing a single enclosure with two 600-ampere switches and up to four three-phase sets of fuses, or five 600-ampere switches in a bus-tie arrangement. Installations with concentrated loads can now be served from a single switchgear assembly.

The six-compartment configurations require less land space than two four compartment units, which was the only choice in the past. In addition, the 6-compartment units are more economical than two four compartment units.

Features

• Available as UL® listed
• Dead-Front 600-Ampere Switch Compartments
• Dead-Front 200-Ampere Fuse Compartments
• Manual, Automatic Source Transfer and SCADA Controlled
• 5-600 ampere switches in a bus-tie arrangement
• 4-600-ampere switches plus two sets of fused feeders in a single enclosure
• 2-600 ampere switches plus four sets of fused feeders in a single enclosure
• An exceptional combination of switch (up to 5) and fuse (up to 5) compartments, including bus-tie configurations
• Meets all preferred and optional ratings in IEEE C37.74
• Meets enclosure security requirements in ANSI C57.12.28
• Other configurations as needed, consult factory
• 1200-ampere models, consult factory

Federal Pacific 6-Compartment, Dead-Front PSE Pad-Mounted Switchgear provides the convenience of installing a single enclosure with two 600-ampere switches and up to four three-phase sets of fuses, or five 600-ampere switches in a bus-tie arrangement. Installations with concentrated loads can now be served from a single switchgear assembly.

The six-compartment configurations require less land space than two four compartment units, which was the only choice in the past. In addition, the 6-compartment units are more economical than two four compartment units.

Features

• 15 kV
• Live-Front 600-Ampere Switch Compartments
• Dead-Front 200-Ampere Fuse Compartments
• Manual, Automatic Source Transfer, SCADA Controlled
• PLD-5, PLD-6, PLD-9, PLD-11
• Meets all of the preferred and optional ratings in IEEE C37.74
• Meets enclosure Security Requirements in ANSI C57.12.28
• 600 ampere or 1200 ampere Switches and Bus

Federal Pacific offers PLD Pad-Mounted Switchgear to provide an additional switchgear equipment choice for implementing underground distribution systems. The PLD units offer the application flexibility and operating convenience of both live-front and dead- front pad-mounted switchgear. Application flexibility is achieved by providing the PLD units in the most popular circuit configurations. Operating convenience is achieved by developing a design that combines the most desirable features for terminating cable, switching and protecting main and load feeders and insuring optimum security for personnel; hence, the acronym PLD – Pad-Mounted Live-Front, Dead-Front.

Features

• 15 kV
• Live-Front 600-Ampere Switch Compartments
• Dead-Front 200-Ampere Fuse Compartments
• Manual, Automatic Source Transfer, SCADA Controlled
• PLD-5, PLD-6, PLD-9, PLD-11
• Meets all of the preferred and optional ratings in IEEE C37.74
• Meets enclosure Security Requirements in ANSI C57.12.28
• 600 ampere or 1200 ampere Switches and Bus

Federal Pacific offers PLD Pad-Mounted Switchgear to provide an additional switchgear equipment choice for implementing underground distribution systems. The PLD units offer the application flexibility and operating convenience of both live-front and dead- front pad-mounted switchgear. Application flexibility is achieved by providing the PLD units in the most popular circuit configurations. Operating convenience is achieved by developing a design that combines the most desirable features for terminating cable, switching and protecting main and load feeders and insuring optimum security for personnel; hence, the acronym PLD – Pad-Mounted Live-Front, Dead-Front.

Features

• 15 kV – 25 kV
• Dead-Front Load-Break Elbow Switching
• Non Load-Break Fuse Protection on Laterals and Taps
• All-Welded 11-Guage Steel Construction
• High-quality steel with corrosion-resistant hardware
• Corrosion-resistant epoxy-powder primer / baked powder finish coat
• Meets Security Requirements of ANSI C57.12.28

The Type FTDF Pad-Mounted Switchgear offers dead-front load-break elbow switching of radial and loop feed systems with fuse protection on laterals and taps. FTDFs are available in 15 kV and 25 kV voltage class, single and three-phase with either general-purpose type current-limiting or expulsion-type power fuses. The basic enclosure has been designed to present the lowest possible silhouette, yet maintaining ample operating and electrical clearances. An all-welded 11-gauge steel construction provides additional strength and rigidity to the housing. Doors have flush handle with padlocking provisions and a separate penta-head security bolt operates with a three-point latching system. Ventilation louvers are of baffle and screen construction that allows air to circulate and prevents the insertion of wire or other foreign material. These standard features, along with a rugged tamper-resistant design provide a unit that meets the stringent security requirements of ANSI C57.12.28.

Features

• 15 kV – 25 kV
• Dead-Front Load-Break Elbow Switching
• Non Load-Break Fuse Protection on Laterals and Taps
• All-Welded 11-Guage Steel Construction
• High-quality steel with corrosion-resistant hardware
• Corrosion-resistant epoxy-powder primer / baked powder finish coat
• Meets Security Requirements of ANSI C57.12.28

The Type FTDF Pad-Mounted Switchgear offers dead-front load-break elbow switching of radial and loop feed systems with fuse protection on laterals and taps. FTDFs are available in 15 kV and 25 kV voltage class, single and three-phase with either general-purpose type current-limiting or expulsion-type power fuses. The basic enclosure has been designed to present the lowest possible silhouette, yet maintaining ample operating and electrical clearances. An all-welded 11-gauge steel construction provides additional strength and rigidity to the housing. Doors have flush handle with padlocking provisions and a separate penta-head security bolt operates with a three-point latching system. Ventilation louvers are of baffle and screen construction that allows air to circulate and prevents the insertion of wire or other foreign material. These standard features, along with a rugged tamper-resistant design provide a unit that meets the stringent security requirements of ANSI C57.12.28.

Features

• Three-Phase Primary Metering Compartments
• Type PMDF Accommodates Single-Pole Switching with Elbows
• Various circuit configurations available, per user specifications
• Applicable Standards: C37.74, C57.12.28 and ANSI 386
• Voltage Range: 15kV — 25kV (nominal)
• Current Ratings: 200 ampere continuous 1-phase load-break elbows

Optional Features:

• Stainless Steel Enclosure
• Copper Bus
• Special Colors
• 200 Ampere Bushing Wells
• 600 Ampere Bushings
• Mimic Bus
• Indoor and Outdoor
• Metering Transformers
• Designs engineered to customer requirements

Federal Pacific’s Type PMDF switchgear provides a dead-front pad-mounted solution for primary metering applications.  Additional designs with integral switches are available.

Federal Pacific three-phase Type PMDF switchgear meets applicable industry standards IEEE 386 for elbow connections and IEEE C57.12.28 for enclosure security, and are available in ratings of 15kV through 35kV.

Typical users: Utility, Military, Universities, Governmental Facilities

Features

• Voltage Range: 15kV or 25kV (nominal)
• Total Bank Range: 150 KVAR – 3600 KVAR
• Dead-front cable compartment with 200A bushing wells to accommodate inserts and elbow connectors (not furnished) for cable entry.  600A bushings are also available.
• Current limiting fuses are included as protection to the circuit in the event of a fault in the bank and to help prevent capacitor case rupture.
• Vacuum switches are included in each leg to take the bank on- or off-line
• Inductive reactors are available in the banks in order to tame the capacitor switching duty by reducing switching in-rush surges and limiting the fault current.
• Control components are provided to supply control power, sensing, and the switching capability necessary to switch on and off-line.

Optional Features:

• • Clear polycarbonate barriers (instead of red GPO-3 fiberglass).
  • Hinged barriers instead of lift-off barriers.
  • All Copper Bus
  • ANSI 61 Light Gray or ANSI 70 Sky Gray
  • Coal Tar coating on lower three inches of cabinet
  • Type 304 Stainless-steel external surfaces (door, roof, and enclosure)
  • Stainless-steel or non-ferrous hardware, including internal mounting angles, brackets, etc., and with three-point roller latch on door replacing the automatic door-latch system.
  • All stainless steel
    (See product brochure for more details)

Federal Pacific’s pad-mounted capacitor banks are offered in various dead-front cable connection configurations for use in 15kV and 25kV class applications.  Federal Pacific can provide pad-mounted capacitor banks in a variety of configurations to address specific applications.

Federal Pacific pad-mounted capacitor banks are typically installed to address one or more of the following issues:

• Power Factor Correction
• Voltage Support
• Extending the Range of Distribution Feeders

These combine to provide cost savings through lower system losses and/or deferred construction of additional facilities.
Bushing wells (200 amperes)  for use with bushing wells and/or bushings (600 amperes), all featuring Cycloaliphatic epoxy construction with copper cores provide robust connections to the distribution system are provided in the dead-front cable compartment.

On the opposite side from the dead-front cable compartment, is a live-front compartment (not typically accessed in normal operations) containing the capacitors and their current-limiting fuses, the reactors, and, typically, the voltage transformer.  Red NEMA GPO-3 fiberglass barriers covering this side are standard. Optional clear polycarbonate barrier in this live-front compartment, which provides enhanced visibility over standard red GPO-3 fiberglass barriers, are available.