China FCS Series 15/27/38kV Single/Three Phase Capacitor Switch - Suppliers & Factory Direct Solutions
The Farady's new generation FCS capacitor switch is a special electrical field design on vacuum interrupter and switch body insulation for switching capacitive current. Integrated with single or three phase pole mounted capacitor bank to be reactive power compensation.
General
With long mechanical and electrical life design can provides an operational life of over 100,000 maintenance-free operations.
Using the FCS will result in substantial savings from reduced maintenance and maximized bank uptime and will also improve Power Quality.
The FCS all comply with relative standard ANSI C37.66/IEC622771.
Service Condition
Ambient temperature: -40℃~+85℃, day temperature difference: 25℃;
Altitude: Below 2000m (special condition pls contact Farady Technical);
Wind speed no exceeds 35m/s;
No normally intensity vibration;
No intensity erosion gas, medium place (for example acid, alkali, smother eg.);
Pollution class: IV class;
Charge temperature: -40℃~+85℃.
Feature
With optional choice by Normal type and magnetic actuator mechanism.
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This advanced design monostable type magnetic actuator. With mechanical life 100,000 times. Intelligence capacitor switch controller. |
| Magnetic actuator operate mechanism | Spring mechanism available |
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Manual trip/Close: Can be manual trip by hook sticker. |
| Open/Close indicator | Visible from ground |
With optional classes for rated current range:
For 15/27/38kV, with 630A, Max 50kA making capacity. Normal current 1250A is optional.
With optional communication protocols & I/O port for user choice:
RS-232 and RS-485 ports supporting.
Modbus communication protocol is optional (*need special order).
IEC 60870-5-101 communication protocol support.
The Capacitor switch can communicate through GPRS (Or GSM) modem with English (*special order).
Note: (*) mean should customized by manufacturer if needed.
Accessories of FCS
Upper terminal Insulator cover 3 pcs/set
Lower terminal Insulator cover 3 pcs/set
Lower expanding bushing 3 pcs/set
Upper terminal 3 pcs/set
Lower terminal 3 pcs/set
Standard made of T2 copper material, for 630A rated current using. With expanding range.
Main new advantages of FCS capacitor switch
Farady Supply special design manual closing device technology with own patent. It applied for normal and abnormal situation closing. Its closing speed(time) comply with IEC62271-100. This function can offset from magnetic actuator fault.
Primary incomer terminal (directly connect to interrupter reduce power lost)
Vacuum interrupter (with APG technology with external silicone rubber mold pressure covering)
Outlet bushing (external modular design easy for quality control and maintenance)
High-performance magnetic actuator, high reliable and free maintenance. Demagnetization rate less than 1% after 35,000 tests.
Farady supply special patent modular design mono-stable type magnetic actuator with two coils controlling. It's the best design for vacuum FCS caps witch.
Creepage Distances of FCS capacitor switch
| Description | 15kV BIL 90kV | 27kV BIL 150kV | 38kV BIL 170kV | 38kV BIL 200kV |
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| T to T* | 470 | 840 | 1140 | 1250 |
| T to G/E* | 500 | 1020 | 1200 | 1300 |
T to T* : Terminal to terminal creepage | T to G/E* : Terminal to ground/earth creepage. (Excludes lower expanding bushing)
Outline & Sizes for FCS
Capacitor switch controller features
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Components Specification: 1. ON&OFF signal light (Red/Green) 2. Alarm (fault) light (Yellow) 3. Open&Close push button 4. Batteries (2pcs, 12Vdc, 7AH/pcs) 5. Capacitor (250Vdc, 22000uF) 6. MCB (2poles/1poles, AC220Vac, 16A) 7. Power inverter (24Vdc to 250Vdc) 8. Intelligence control device 9. Rotate switch (220Vac) 10. Auxiliary switch contacts (220Vac, 10A) |
Outline & Sizes for FCS capacitor switch controller
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q1: What is the primary application of the Farady FCS capacitor switch?
A: It is designed for switching capacitive current and is integrated with pole-mounted capacitor banks for reactive power compensation.
Q2: How durable is the mechanical life of the FCS switch?
A: The switch is designed for a long operational life of over 100,000 maintenance-free operations.
Q3: What voltage ratings are supported by this series?
A: The FCS series supports 15kV, 27kV, and 38kV ratings with various BIL (Basic Insulation Level) options.
Q4: Does the switch support remote communication?
A: Yes, it supports RS-232, RS-485, Modbus, IEC 60870-5-101, and GPRS/GSM communication protocols.
Q5: What are the environmental service conditions?
A: It operates in temperatures from -40℃ to +85℃, altitudes up to 2000m, and wind speeds up to 35m/s.
Q6: What makes the Farady magnetic actuator unique?
A: It features a patented mono-stable design with two coils controlling, high reliability, and a demagnetization rate of less than 1% after 35,000 tests.