Schneider Electric Sa

Alstom Transport Technologies

Jocelyn Lemoine

Patrice Louis

The fixed frame comprises, on a side wall, a communication module. The communication module acts as interface between an external communication bus and indicating contacts whose state is representative of the connected or disconnected positions of a switchgear apparatus on the frame. The communication module is preferably fixed onto the external face of the wall, by the same fixing means as the indicating contacts. The wiring is thus reduced to the minimum when the apparatus is installed.

Fixed frame for a drawout electrical switch

The interruption device, circuit breaker or contactor, comprises a communication module arranged in one of the locations designed for auxiliary contacts. The module is connected to the auxiliary contacts and to a communication bus to enable transmission of the states of the device to a supervision device, by means of the bus. The module can also act as interface between the bus and opening an closing control relays of the device, so as to enable remote control thereof by means of the bus.

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Grenoble, France

Jocelyn Lemoine