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Switchgear Products
Providing global switchgear solutions
BRUSH Switchgear (the trading name of Hawker Siddeley
Switchgear) is a leading manufacturer of highly reliable medium
voltage indoor and outdoor AC and DC switchgear.

BRUSH Switchgear provides cutting- Our award winning magnetic

edge solutions and excellent actuator technology and
customer service across a range of electromagnetic spring innovations
market sectors worldwide. are widely acclaimed developments
which provide BRUSH with a leading
With over 130 years’ expertise, edge in circuit breaker technology.
BRUSH Switchgear has a
reputation for innovation, first Our state-of-the art manufacturing
class product performance facility, highly skilled workforce and
and delivering high service innovative Switchgear Technology
standards to our customers in Centre, all located on one site In
the major utilities, industrial, South Wales, are the foundations
transport and infrastructure upon which our success is based as
sectors across the world. we continue to drive innovation and
growth in the future.
Switchgear Products
BRUSH Switchgear offer AC and DC switchgear solutions to
electrical distribution utilities and public and private sector end
user organisations operating in a variety of market sectors.

At the heart of all of our products A technology that ensures

is our award winning magnetic reliability and long life with
actuator. minimal requirement for
maintenance.

AC Switchgear AC Switchgear
DC Switchgear
Indoor Outdoor
AC Switchgear - Indoor
BRUSH offer a complete range of AC Switchgear Indoor solutions
for use throughout the distribution network for both primary and
secondary applications.

The product range comprises fixed pattern, air insulated metal

clad panels with vacuum circuit breaker technology and a range
of OEM designed retrofit products, enabling the removal of oil
and SF6 circuit breakers from our legacy products.The current
voltage range is 3.3-15kV with standards meeting IEC and ANSI
requirements.
AC Switchgear - Indoor

ECLIPSE
12kV Fixed Pattern Indoor Metalclad
Vacuum Switchgear
The Eclipse is designed to provide a lifetime of unrivalled
service, bringing together one of the most advanced operating
mechanisms available on the market today, the award-winning
magnetic actuator technology.

Key Features Ratings

• Superior technology with Rated Normal Current
minimal maintenance 630/1250/2000A
Rated Voltage
• The fixed pattern design has the
12 kV
simplicity of air insulation and, with
the low parts count (the total parts Rated Frequency
count has been reduced by a factor of 50 Hz
x20 and the number of moving parts Rated BIL
by a factor of x50), is more compact 75/95 kV pk
(500mm wide) than equivalent rated Rated Power Frequency Withstand
GIS equipment 28/38 kV 1min
• The Eclipse boasts of superior Rated Short-Time Withstand Current
operator safety with a fully interlocked 20/25 kArms 3secs
disconnector selector mechanism, Rated Peak Making Current
animated front panel mimic and 50/62.5 kA
a front access cable test facility,
Internal Arc Compliance
eliminating the need for any intrusive
25 kA 1sec
access to high-voltage compartments
Rated Short Circuit Breaking Current
• The Eclipse is certified to IEC62271 20/25kA
and available as a pre-engineered
Degree of Protection
solution in ratings up to 25kA, 2000A.
IP4X
Alternatively, it can be fully engineered
to meet exact customers needs Single Capacitor Bank Breaking Current
400/1250A
• Environmentally friendly vacuum
Circuit Breaker Classification
interrupters
E2, S2, C2
• Internal arc containment Auxiliary Operating Supply
• Voltage Presence Indication System 125/110/48/30 V dc
(VPIS) is fitted as standard to all panels Busbars Normal Current
(circuit) 1250, 2000A
• Award-winning magnetic actuator Typical Weight
technology powered from substation 500 - 650kg
battery via contactors Ambient Air Temperature
-5˚C to +40˚C
• Trip circuit supervision, self diagnostics
& position indication contacts included Relative Humidity
as standard <95%
Altitude
• Customer’s choice of protection
<1000m
Mechanical Endurance
M2, 10,000 operations
AC Switchgear - Indoor

QUANTUM
12kV Fixed Pattern Indoor Metalclad
Vacuum Switchgear
Quantum expands the BRUSH Switchgear portfolio of medium-
voltage indoor switchgear with its deserved reputation for
great reliability and low maintenance.

Maintaining all of the benefits of our Ratings

award-winning magnetic actuator Rated Normal Current
technology, Quantum delivers a Up to 2000A
technology refresh whilst retaining the
Rated Voltage
simplicity of air insulation and vacuum
12 kV
technology in a fixed-pattern design and
offers further space saving benefits with Rated Frequency
its integrated busbar CT design and top- 50 Hz
mounted busbar earthing facility. Rated BIL
75/95 kV pk
Fully certified to IEC 62271, Quantum Rated Power Frequency Withstand
is currently available with ratings up to 28/38 kV 1min
2000A, 25kA.
Rated Short-Time Withstand Current
25kA rms 3 secs
Key Features
Rated Peak Making Current
• Compact design offering reduced 62.5 kA
footprint
Internal Arc Compliance
• Reliable technology with minimal 25 kA 1sec
maintenance requirements Rated Short Circuit Breaking Current
• IAC (AF and AFL) internal arc protection 25kA
with rear venting Degree of Protection
IP4X
• Superior operating safety with fully
interlocked front-access cable-test Single Capacitor Bank Breaking Current
facility 400A
Circuit Breaker Classification
• New design of integrated CT busbar
E 2, S 2, C 2
bushing
Auxiliary Operating Supply
• New design of top-mounted busbar 110 V dc
earthing switch facility*
Busbars Normal Current
• Wide range of top and bottom entry Up to 2000A
cable connection options including Typical Weight
separable ‘C’-type connectors 500 - 700kg
• VPIS as standard on all circuits Ambient Air Temperature
(mounted on fascia panel) -5˚C to +40˚C
• Expandable LV top box for more Relative Humidity
complex solutions <95%
Altitude
• Resilient on-board electronics
<1000m
control module providing trip circuit
supervision and self-diagnostics as Mechanical Endurance
standard M2, 10,000 operations
* Coming soon
AC Switchgear - Indoor

BSR – The Retrofit Solution

The BSR is an OEM designed retrofit circuit breaker for both
the BRUSH Switchgear VSI range of Oil Circuit Breakers and the
VMV vacuum Circuit Breaker, to IEC 62271-100.

BRUSH Switchgear is proud of its Key Benefits to Retrofit

heritage in the VSI, VTD & VMV range of
• Superior, proven technology with
switchgear, which continue to work at
minimal maintenance
the highest standards today.
• No civil works required and existing HV
Technological advances have allowed cabling remains undisturbed
us to improve further and offer our
• Improvement of Health & Safety by
customers a circuit breaker that boasts
removal of oil
the award-winning magnetic actuator
technology with vacuum interrupters. • Considerable life extension of the
existing switchgear
The BSR circuit breaker offers a new
• Lower owner costs through virtually
lease of life for existing switchgear with
no maintenance requirements and
this effective retrofit solution.
increased switchboard life expectancy
The BSR is designed for 10,000 • Uses existing design of primary and
operations and a life expectancy of 30 automatic secondary contacts
years. It is designed for retrofitting into
• Improved panel interlocking to latest
existing switchboards without the need
ENA requirements
for panel modification.
• In addition to the retrofit of the circuit
breaker BRUSH Switchgear can offer
a more complete system solution to
enhance the control and automation
of the distribution network

Ratings
Rated Voltage kV 12
Normal Rated Currents A 800,1600 630, 1250, 2000
Lightning Impulse Withstand Voltage kVP 75/95
Short Duration Power Frequency Withstand Voltage kV 28
Rated Frequency Hz 50
Rated Short-Time Withstand Current kA(s) 25 for 3 seconds
Rated Peak Withstand Current kA Peak 62.5
Making Current (peak) kA 62.5
Symmetrical Breaking Current kA 25
Rated Auxiliary Voltages V dc 30, 48/50, 110/125
Minimum opening time/closing time ms 33ms/76ms
Normal Operations 10,000
Weight Kg 211
Rated Operating Sequence O-0.3s-CO-15s-Co
Operating Mechanism Type Dependent power closing (Magnetic actuator); Stored energy opening
(Springs charged during closing stroke)
AC Switchgear - Indoor

SWR12 – The Retrofit Solution

The SWR12 is an OEM designed retrofit circuit breaker for
both the South Wales Switchgear C & D range Oil Circuit
Breaker and the HG12 Gas Circuit Breaker, to IEC 62271
Series of Standards

BRUSH Switchgear is proud of its Key Benefits to Retrofit

heritage in the C and D range of • Superior, proven technology with
switchgear, which have provided minimal maintenance
continuously reliable service.
• No civil works required and existing HV
cabling remains undisturbed
Technological advances have allowed
us to improve further and offer our • Improvement of Health & Safety by
customers a circuit breaker that removal of Oil or SF6 gas
boasts the award-winning magnetic
• Considerable life extension of the
actuator technology along with
existing switchgear
removing the need for SF6 gas.
• Lower owner costs through virtually
The SWR12 circuit breaker, offers a new no maintenance requirements and
lease of life for existing switchgear, with increased switchboard life expectancy
this effective retrofit solution.
• Uses existing design of primary and
automatic secondary contacts
Employing award-winning magnetic
actuator technology with vacuum • Improved panel interlocking to latest
interrupters, the SWR12 is designed for ENA requirements
10,000 operations and a life expectancy
• In addition to the retrofit of the circuit
of 30 years. It is designed for retrofitting
breaker, BRUSH Switchgear can offer
into existing switchboards without the
a more complete system solution to
need for panel modification.
enhance the control and automation
of the distribution network

Standard Ratings
Rated Voltage kV 12
Normal Rated Currents A 400/630, 800, 1250
Lightning Impulse Withstand Voltage kVp 75
Short Duration Power Frequency Withstand Voltage kV 28
Rated Frequency Hz 50
Rated Short-Time Withstand Current kA(s) 25 for 3 seconds
Rated Peak Withstand Current kA Peak 62.5
Making Current (peak) kA 62.5
Symmetrical Breaking Current kA 25
Rated Auxiliary Voltages V dc 30, 48/50, 110/125
Minimum opening time/closing time ms 33ms/76ms
Normal Operations 10,000
Weight Kg 211
Rated Operating Sequence O-0.3s-CO-15s-Co
Operating Mechanism Type Dependent power closing (Magnetic actuator); Stored energy opening
(Springs, charging for closing)
AC Switchgear - Outdoor
The BRUSH AC Switchgear outdoor range comprises the Horizon
product range to meet the need for outdoor, ground-mounted
circuit breakers, and our well established GVR product range,
where highly-reliable Reclosers and Sectionalisers are required.
These products are available in a voltage range of 15kV - 38kV
with standards meeting the IEC and ANSI requirements.
AC Switchgear - Outdoor

HORIZON
38kV Outdoor Circuit Breaker
The Horizon fills the market need Ratings
for outdoor, ground-mounted circuit Maximum System Voltage
breakers and features the award-winning 38kV
magnetic actuator technology. Continuous Current
1250/2000A
Designed for a 38kV application, the
Interrupting Current
Horizon can be used with other products
25/31.5kA
from BRUSH Switchgear to provide cost-
effective and compact substations or Rated Operating Sequence
breathe new life into existing substations O - 0.3sec - CO - 15sec - CO
by replacing old and obsolete Impulse Voltage Withstand
equipment. 170kV at atmosphere pressure 0.0 bar (g)
200kV at 0.3 bar (g)
Key Features Power Frequency Withstand Dry
• Superior, proven technology with 1min 80kV
minimal maintenance
Power Frequency Withstand Wet
• Vacuum interruption in an SF6 filled, 10secs 80kV
controlled environment Control Voltage
• Dead tank construction suitable for live 110/125 V dc (48 & 220 Optional)
or dead tank applications Rated Frequency
• Internal arc containment 50/60Hz
Rated 3 sec Short-Time Current
• Generous accommodation for current 25/31.5kA
transformers
Rated Peak Making Current
• The lightweight aluminium tank 65/82kA
makes the Horizon easier to Ambient Air Temperature
transport and install -50 – +50˚C
• The silicone rubber bushings are Weight
resistant to damage from vandalism 800kg
or mishandling and have an extended
creepage of 1550mm
• Cubicle with space for ancillary
equipment and option for integrated
control and protection relay
• Optional Adjustable Legs version

Standards Patents
• ANSI C37.06 • GB2289374 B
• ANSI C37.09 • EP 0 909 453 B1
• IEC 62271 Series of Standards
• ENA Notice of Conformity No.1034
AC Switchgear - Outdoor

HORIZON COMPACT
15/27kV Outdoor Circuit Breaker
A substation frame, stand or pole-mounted vacuum circuit
breaker with SF6 insulation in a self-contained package, the
Horizon Compact expands our Horizon family of products.

Featuring the most advanced operating • EPDM Bushings

mechanism available on the market
• Corrosion resistant, light weight
today – the award-winning magnetic
Aluminium tank and cover
actuator technology, the Horizon
Compact offers unrivalled reliability, • Dead tank construction suitable for live
protection and environmental endurance or dead tank applications
for outdoor circuit breakers.
• Internal arc certified
Designed for a 15kV or 27kV application, • Cubicle with space for ancillary
the Horizon Compact can be used with equipment and option for integrated
other products from BRUSH Switchgear control and customer specified
to provide cost-effective and compact protection relay
substations or breathe new life into
• Substation frame, stand or pole-
existing substations by replacing old and
mounted, the Horizon Compact can
obsolete equipment.
be integrated into the most advanced
distribution schemes or operate as a
Key Features
stand alone breaker
• Superior, proven technology with
• Variety of mounting options provide
minimal maintenance
compact solution where space is at
• Uses a magnetic actuator driven premium
vacuum circuit breaker without the
need for electronic control

Ratings

Maximum System Voltage kV 15.5 27

Continuous Current A 1250 1250

Interrupting Current kA 25 25

Impulse Voltage Withstand kV 110 125

Ambient Air Temperature ˚C -50 to +50 -50 to +50

Maximum Weight lbs 650 650

Standards
• ANSI C37.06
• ANSI C37.09
AC Switchgear - Outdoor

GVR RECLOSER
Pole Mounting & Substation Applications
BRUSH Switchgear’s world renowned GVR Recloser was the
first in a range of equipment utilising one of the most advanced
operating mechanisms available on the market, featuring the
award-winning magnetic actuator technology.

The GVR provides ‘intelligent control’ • The lightweight corrosion resistant

and protection on power distribution aluminium tank makes the GVR easier
networks, whilst offering a lifetime of to transport and install
trouble-free service.
• The EPDM bushings are tested for
tracking and erosion to IEC 61109
The GVR automatic recloser is now
and are resistant to damage from
available as a tank only option for those
vandalism or mishandling
customers who wish to connect their
own protection and control cubicles. • Endurance tested to 10,000 operations
• Pole mounted or substation mounted,
Alternatively, customers looking for a
the GVR can be integrated into
ground-mounted solution can select
the most advanced distribution
our epoxy separable bushings for cable
automation schemes, or can operate
connected networks.
as a stand-alone recloser
Key Features • By using the advanced control and
• Superior, proven technology with protection functions of the Beckwith
minimal maintenance M-7679, the GVR can also be used
in applications where reclosers have
• BRUSH Switchgear’s, single coil
not traditionally been used such as
magnetic actuator mechanism allows
closed rings and underfrequency load
the GVR to operate independently of
shedding schemes
the MV supply
• The 3-in-1 Recloser – the GVR can be
• Environmentally friendly vacuum
configured to function as a Switch,
interruption produces no by-products
Sectionaliser or Recloser by using
one of the specially pre-engineered
protection and control cubicles

Ratings
GVR 15 GVR 27 GVR 38

Maximum System Voltage kVrms 15.5 27 38

Continuous Current A 630 630 630

Interrupting Current kA 12.5/16 12.5 10

Impulse Voltage Withstand kV peak 110 125/150 150 (internal) 170 (external)

Power Frequency Withstand Dry kVrms for 60secs 50 60 70

Power Frequency Withstand Wet kVrms for 60secs 50 50 60

Rated Gas Pressure for above Atmospheric Atmospheric/0.3 bar* 0.3 bar (gauge)

Number of Operations with no Maintenance 10,000 10,000 10,000

Weight kg 145 145/155* 155

* Ratings for 150kV impulse version

DC Switchgear
BRUSH offer a range of DC Switchgear solutions for the global
traction market.

As a result of the high performance and resilience of BRUSH

Switchgear’s DC circuit breaker technology, the company has
deservedly earned a reputation as one of the world’s leading
suppliers of technology into the rail and mass transit systems
of major companies throughout North America, the United
Kingdom, the Middle East and Asia.
DC Switchgear

LIGHTNING
Incorporating the NDC Circuit Breaker
The BRUSH Switchgear Lightning product, incorporating
the high-speed NDC Circuit Breaker, utilises award winning
magnetic actuator technology and provides an innovative
DC switchgear solution for a variety of markets and
demanding applications.

Combining innovation with 50 years • Simple, reliable mechanism with no

of DC circuit breaker design and mechanical latch
manufacturing experience, the Lightning
• Ergonomic, intuitive truck isolation and
offers optimal safety, reliability and high
interlocking
speed performance – the ideal solution
to your DC requirements. • Enhanced electrical and mechanical
endurance
Key Features
• Patented Arc transfer coil
• Superior proven technology with
• Fully bi-directional current interruption
minimal maintenance
• Hard wearing main contact material
• A long service life designed to exceed
(silver tungsten carbide) ensuring
30 years
long life
• Superior compact design concept and
• Integrated operation with a wide range
operating mechanisms
of protection relay options
• High speed operation, direct overload
and electrical tripping

Ratings
Rated Voltage V dc 900 1800
Rated Service Current A 4000/6000/8000 4000/6000
Nominal Voltage V dc 750 1500
Power-Frequency Withstand Level kV 9 9
Rated Short-Time Withstand Current kAp/kA 100/71 250ms 100/71 250ms
Rated Track Time-Constant ms 100 63
Rated Short-Circuit Current kAp/kA 180/125 142/100
Bi-directional Critical Current ** A 25 25
Mechanical Endurance 50,000 operations 50,000 operations
Breaking Characteristic High Speed High Speed
Insulation Category OV4 OV4
Rated Impulse Withstand kVp 20 20
Auxiliary Operating Supply V dc 48 / 50 / 110 / 125 48 / 50 / 110 / 125

** As defined in BS EN50123-1: 2003, the critical current quoted is the current with the longest arcing time.
At 900V/25A the arcing time is approximately 330ms
DC Switchgear

SAFEBOND
Integrated Track Feeder and
Negative Shorting Panel
The BRUSH Switchgear SafeBond With the disconnector in the negative
integrates the feeder circuit breaker position and the NDC CB closed the track
function and the remote bonding feeder cable is bonded to the negative
function into one standard Lightning busbar, thereby functioning as a negative
panel footprint, a big advantage in floor bonding device.
space saving, civil engineering, cabling
and operational consistency and safety. All operations are fully electrically
interlocked and the control system can
The SafeBond incorporates the NDC high be operated remotely via SCADA or
speed, unidirectional circuit breaker, locally via the local control panel.
featuring the award-winning magnetic
actuator, to carry out the making and BRUSH Switchgear believe this product
breaking of all load and fault currents, will contribute to improving safety
whilst an “off-load” motorised two and reducing lead times for track
position disconnector selects the circuit. maintenance periods (possessions).

With the disconnector in the positive As with all BRUSH Switchgear products
position and the NDC CB closed, the the SafeBond is designed, manufactured
positive busbar is connected to the track and assembled to the highest standard
feeder cable thereby functioning as a of quality, fulfilling the customers’
standard feeder circuit breaker. requirements and leading the market in
innovative technology.

Key Features
• Same footprint as standard Lightning • Disconnector in negative position –
panel – 450mm x 1526mm negative bonding function
• Feeder circuit breaker and bonding • Electrical control/interlocking schemes
functions integral to one panel to suit customer requirements
• Fully rated, type tested and proven • SCADA Remote control of complete
NDC circuit breaker does the making unit as standard
and breaking
• No additional civil engineering/cabling
• Proven ‘off-load’ 2 position costs
disconnector selects the circuit
• No additional outdoor housing costs
• Disconnector in positive position –
Feeder circuit breaker function

Standards
• BSEN 50123 Series
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United Kingdom
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Schaardijk 372
BRUSH Switchgear 2909 LA Capelle aan den Ijssel
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Blackwood Business Park T: +31 103 123000
Newport Road
Blackwood
South Wales BRUSH Switchgear Australia
NP12 2XH Unit 6, 256 Leitchs Road
United Kingdom Brendale
T: +44 1495 223 001 QLD. 4500
Australia
T: +61 7 3888 2333

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