Deep Dive: Circuit Breaker Timing

Mar 15, 2022 | substations, breakers, Utilities
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HOW CAN BREAKER TIMING MEASUREMENTS FACILITATE TARGETED, PROACTIVE MAINTENANCE PLANNING?

Once connected to the breaker’s control circuit, the Optimizer3 Circuit Breaker Monitor will take the measurements seen in the graphic below each time the breaker operates. The availability and fidelity of these timing measurements enable utilities to defer or eliminate off-line testing. This diagram illustrates what an Optimizer3 can do:

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Optimizer3 Circuit Breaker Monitor

The INCON® Optimizer3 Circuit Breaker Monitor delivers advanced automated reporting of all critical circuit breaker diagnostics to ensure uptime and facilitate predictive maintenance. The Optimizer3 is ideal for high-voltage, live or dead-tank, oil, vacuum, or gas circuit breakers. 

The Optimizer3 and its array of sensors deliver a complete diagnostics report of a circuit breaker’s performance.

 

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