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OEM's Product Range

Every customer is different. Every market needs a local expert with customized solutions. Every local expert needs a global specialist in medium voltage equipment with state-of-the-art technology and personalized service and technical support.

From standard switch boards to basic components

Schneider Electric offers a wide range of solutions for its OEM partners. From standard switchboards for local customization to basic components such as circuit breakers, contactors, sub-components whether standard or purpose-engineered, Schneider Electric accompanies you with its professional technical support team. We can also extend the relationship with selected partners to complete licensing or cooperation agreements.

Become a Schneider Electric OEM preferred partner

You will benefit from: Experience of a world leader in switching technologies Tested & proven core technology solutions Technical assistance from a dedicated team A unique point of contact for all your components needs Continuous improvement programs of Schneider Electric Eco-designed products to reduce our communitys impact on the environment No one knows their market like our Partners do. No one supports our Partners like we do! Our goal is your goal: total end-user satisfaction.

CUSTOMER BENEFITS
Wide range of products and components World-class technology Customized solutions A dedicated OEM support team Long term relationship

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Vacuum technology
HVX
A compact vacuum circuit breaker with spring operating mechanism. Its open pole configuration ensures a maximum insulation with excellent natural cooling.

HVX with embedded poles

Embedded pole vacuum circuit breaker, designed for direct integration in most switchboard designs.

Applications:
Integration in new cubicles Retrofit for existing switchboards Utilities, power generation, nuclear, oil & gas, industry

Applications:
Integration in new cubicles Retrofit for existing switchboards Utilities, power generation, industries Polluted environments

Ratings:
12 kV 50 kA 3,150 A 17.5 kV 40 kA 3,150 A 24 kV 31.5 kA 2,500 A

Ratings:
12 kV - 50 kA - 3150 A 17.5 kV - 50 kA - 3150 A

Benefits:
Integrated standard wheel-cassette type trolley for easy integration Standard dimensions to fit all common OEM cubicle designs Proven spring operating mechanism Over-insulated vacuum interrupters to protect the circuit breaker from dielectric breakdown due to environmental influences Eco-design for an easy and ecological end-of life disposal procedure Available in fixed or withdrawable versions

Benefits:
Compact arrangement Low maintenance High performance thanks to the pole design and our latest range of vacuum interrupters Available in fixed or withdrawable configurations

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VA/VAA
An open pole vacuum circuit breaker with spring operating mechanism. The VA is flexible and easy to adapt.

VAH
A high performances open poles vacuum circuit breaker.

Applications:
Integration in new cubicles Retrofit for existing switchboards Utilities, power generation, oil & gas, industries

Applications:
Power plants Generator circuit breaker Industrial or utility transformer substations

Ratings:
12 kV - 50 kA - 3,150 A 17.5 kV - 40 kA - 3,150 A 24 kV - 31.5 kA - 2,500 A 36 kV - 40 kA - 2,500 A 38 kV - 31.5 kA - 2,500 A

Ratings:
12 kV 63 kA 8,000 A 17.5 kV 50 kA 8,000 A

VXA/B
One or two pole vacuum circuit breaker for railways application up to 250 kV BIL.

VXC
A high endurance vacuum circuit breaker dedicated to arc furnace applications.

Applications:
> Arc furnace switching > Industry > 75,000 switching operation (ecofit solution)

Ratings:
17.5 kV - 40 kA - 2,500 A ( 16.7 Hz) 27.5 kV - 40 kA - 2,500 A (25 Hz) 27.5 kV - 31.5 kA - 2,000 A (50/60 Hz)

Ratings:
> 24 kV 25 kA 2,500 A > 38 kV 31.5 kA 2,500 A

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Vacuum technology

BLV
A longitudinal and versatile vacuum circuit breaker with spring operating mechanism. Thanks to its balanced and compact design, the BLV is very easy to integrate.

VBL-DPIL
A longitudinal vacuum circuit breaker (VBL) with optional self-powered protection system (DPIL).

Applications:
Integration in new cubicles Retrofit for existing switchboards Utilities, power generation, industries

Applications:
Utility distribution substations Refurbishment of longitudinal type cubicles Mobile substations

Ratings:
12 kV, 40 kA, 2,500 A 24 kV, 31.5 kA, 2,500 A

Ratings:
12 kV 25 kA 1,250 A* 17.5 kV 25 kA 1,250 A* 24 kV 20 kA 1,250 A* * 800 A max for DPIL

Benefits:
Compact arrangement Proven spiral spring mechanism Low maintenance Fixed type on frame or rolling-on-floor truck 15 kV ANSI-rating available

Benefits:
Integrated current transformers and self-powered protection relay Self-monitoring and fault diagnosis Easy to install and operate Choice of several phase distances

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SF Technology

FPX
A compact SF6 circuit breaker with spring operating mechanism, ideal for integration in primary distribution panels or retrofit for existing switchgear.

FP
A rugged SF6 circuit breaker with proven spring operating mechanism, with versatile geometry ideal for integration in metal-enclosed or opentype cubicles.

Applications:
Integration in new cubicles Retrofit for existing switchboards Utilities, power generation nuclear, oil & gas

Applications:
Integration in open-type substations or cubicles Retrofit for existing substations Capacitor banks, utilities, power generation, industry

Ratings:
12 kV - 40 kA - 4,000 A 17.5 kV - 31.5 kA - 4,000 A 24 kV - 31.5 kA - 3,150 A

Ratings:
12 kV - 50 kA - 4,000 A 24 kV - 40 kA - 4,000 A 36 kV - 31.5 kA - 4,000 A

Benefits:
Compact arrangement Proven spring operating mechanism 10,000 operations without maintenance Separate pole designs (modular phase spacing) Available in fixed or withdrawable configurations Cradle available

Benefits:
Highly versatile design (frontal and longitudinal arrangement, modular phase spacing) Proven spring operating mechanism Rugged design The widest range of performance and applications

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Vacuum & SF6 Technologies

Applications:
Starting and protection of medium voltage motors Single and back-to-back capacitor banks Transformer neutral earthing Arc furnaces

CPX
The compact vacuum contactor

CBX The industrial reference for vacuum contactors

Ratings:
> 3.6 kV - 6 kA - 400 A

Benefits: > Compact arrangement > Magnetic holding or mechanical latch > Wide range of auxiliary rated voltages
CLX

Ratings:
7.2 kV - 6 kA - 400 A 12 kV - 4 kA - 400 A The slim vacuum contactor

Benefits:
3 phase or single phase Magnetic holding or mechanical latch Electronic auxiliary supply to allow a wide range of control voltages High endurance Excellent capacitive switching perfomance

Ratings:
7.2 kV - 6 kA - 400 A

Benefits:
Slim arrangement Magnetic holding or mechanical latch Electronic auxiliary supply to allow wide range of control voltages.

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Sub-components
Circuit breaker poles Vacuum switches and interrupters

Ratings:
Up to 40.5 kV Up to 40 kA Up to 3,150 A

Applications:
Circuit breakers Contactors Load-break switches Rail switchgear Benefits: State of the art technology Wide range of solutions and applications High switching capabilities Long electrical and mechanical life

Benefits:
Proven and tested technology Complete sub-assemblies ready to integrate Fundamental R&D already carried out Maintenance free

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08/2010