Rapier GX Gas Enclosed Load Break Switch
A remotely controlled load break switch and a sectionaliser.
Rapier GX is a pole-mounted gas-enclosed switch developed to complement our overhead switchgear range. Designed as a load break switch, when connected to a Lucy Electric’s remote terminal units (Gemini 3 range), Rapier GX performs as a sectionaliser unit.
Available up to 38kV, Rapier GX has been designed utilising the latest SF6 puffer switching technology to achieve high performance and reliability. The structural tank welding is performed by a robotic welding process to ensure the highest manufacturing standards.
Able to be operated manually via hookstick, locally via a control cabinet, or remotely using automation equipment, Rapier GX provides the answer to your sectionalising and network automation requirements.
Characteristics
- 5 kV, 24 kV, and 38 kV ratings
- Stainless steel tank sealed for life
- Internal arc classification
- Overpressure bursting disc
- Gas pressure indicator
- Low gas pressure lockout device
- Independent spring opening and closing for consistent operating speed
- Permanent hookstick operating lever
- Lock-off device
- Polymeric bushings
- Ability to be used as a sectionaliser
Technical Data | ||||
Rated voltage | kV | 17.5 | 24 kV | 38 kV |
Frequency | Hz | 50/60 | 50/60* | 50/60 |
Rated normal current | A | 630 | 630 | 630 |
Lightning impulse withstand voltage (peak) | kV | 95/110 | 125/150 | 170/195 |
Power frequency withstand voltage (rms) | kV | 38/45 | 50/60 | 70/80 |
Current ratings | ||||
Rated short time withstand current |
| 16 kA, 1 sec | 16 kA, 1 sec | 16 kA, 1 sec |
Rated peak withstand current | kA | 41.6 | 31.3/40 | 32.5 |
Internal arc protection |
| Please contact our sales team for more details | ||
Operation performance | ||||
Operating temperature | ºC | -25 to +55 | -25 to +50 | -25 to +55 |
Altitude |
| Up to 1000 m (without de-rating) | ||
Mechanical endurance class | class | M2 | M2 | M2 |
Number of mechanical operations | ops. | 5000 | 5000 | 5000 |
Number of load-break operations | ops. | 100 | 100 | 400 |
Electrical endurance class (Load Break) | class | E3 | E3 | E3 |
Number of short-circuit making operations | ops. | 5 | 5 | 5 |
Capacitive current class | class | C2 | C2 | C1 |
General information | ||||
Insulator type |
| Polymetric bushings | ||
Bushing creepage distance | mm | 525 | 768 | 1082 |
Gas enclosure ingress protection | Class | IP65 | ||
Rapier GX Installation, Operation and Maintenance Manual
Other literature available on request
Reports, drawings, technical data sheets, installation instructions, O&M guidelines
