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Circuit Switchers – Vertical (CSV, CSV-CB-DB)

Southern States’ CSV (“candlestick”) circuit switcher, with vertical interrupters, is designed specifically for transformer protection and switching applications where substation space is limited. Unlike traditional general purpose circuit breakers, these devices account for the fast rate-of-rise transient recovery voltage (TRVs) during the interruption of a transformer limited fault.

Additionally, the CSV can be integrated with a Southern States disconnect switch. Most commonly, these designs include an integral double sidebreak “vee” switch (CSV-DB) or an integral center break “vee” switch (CSV-CB). Both can be specified for manual or motor operation.

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SRP Carrel Substation CSV Photos

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Compared to dead tank circuit breakers, circuit switchers have a significantly smaller footprint and utilize significantly less SF6
Simple, easy erection minimizes field installation time required.
Structure baseplate can have its hole locations and hole sizes varied when required to fit existing foundation locations and anchor bolt sizes.
Gas density switch with low pressure alarm and low pressure lockout contacts allow remote gas monitoring.
Local visual indication of gas system by an SF6 pressure gauge.
Ships with minimal gas pressure for safety during transportation and in handling during installation.
Adaptable to a wide variety of installation height requirements and foundation requirements.
4 hole NEMA terminal pads are readily reversible to fit specific installation requirements.
Each unit is completely assembled and tested at the factory with only the disassembly required to meet shipment restrictions being performed

Maximum kV Rating	27	38	38	48.3	72.5	38	48.3	72.5
BIL (kV)	150	200	200	250	350	200	250	350
Continuous Current	1200 A & 1600 A		1200 A			1200 A, 1600 A, 2000 A, 2500 A
Primary Fault Interrupting	25 kA		25 kA (31 kA*)			40 kA
Secondary Thru-Fault Interrupting	4 kA		4 kA			4 kA
Interrupting Time	3 cycles		5 cycles			3 cycles
Power Frequency	50/60 Hz		60 Hz			60 Hz
Short-Time Withstand	25 kA (3 sec)		40 kA (3 sec)			40 kA (3 sec)
Peak Withstand	62.5 kA		104 kA			104 kA
Short-Circuit Making	25 kA		40 kA			40 kA
Insulator Design	Porcelain		Composite			Porcelain
Ambient Temperature Range	-40º C to +50º C		-40º C to +50º C (-50º C to +50º C optional)**			-30º C to +50º C