RoboRack™ Application Specific Remote Racking
Product Code: RBR000-X00X
Overview:
RoboRack™ application specific remote racking systems allow operators and service technicians to perform a circuit breaker racking operation from a remote location safely outside the flash protection boundary. The RoboRack remote racking device, when paired with a Flexitrol universal remote controller, can perform a remote racking operation on a specific type of low or medium voltage circuit breaker. RoboRack systems provide a safe alternative to manual racking operations – reducing or eliminating the requirement for full-body arc flash hazard personal protective equipment (PPE).
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The Switchgear Safety line of RoboRack™ application specific remote racking devices enables service personnel to be stationed outside the flash protection boundary while performing a remote racking operation on energized electrical equipment; reducing or eliminating the need for a full-body arc flash hazard suit (PPE). The RoboRack remote racking device is a portable robotic device that, when used in conjunction with a Flexitrol universal remote controller, will remotely perform a racking operation that would normally require local operation by trained personnel.
The RoboRack line of remote racking devices offers many advantages when compared to similar remote racking systems available on the market today, specifically:
- Covered by Switchgear Safety’s industry leading “Secure Support” lifetime warranty
- No modifications to the circuit breaker or switchgear are required for installation and operation in most cases
- Application specific operating profile is customizable for each device (Including speed, direction, custom text, button labels & colors, etc.)
- Operated with the Flexitrol universal remote controller (Featuring a 5.7” full-color HMI operator interface with touchscreen & push-button controls, custom designed firmware, and instantaneous operational feedback showing all applicable operational data)
The RoboRack line of remote racking devices is compatible with all styles and types of low and medium voltage circuit breakers. Common tasks these devices can perform include, but are not limited to, the following operations:
- Installing and removing any circuit breaker utilizing a rotary style racking mechanism
- Installing and removing any circuit breaker utilizing a non-rotary style racking mechanism
- Engaging or disengaging mechanical or electrical interlocks, such as circuit breaker interlock foot-pedals or buttons
Country Of Origin | USA |
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Included Accessories | Control Cable, Power Cable, Product Manual |
Features
- Adjustable frame for electrical equipment variations
- No circuit breaker or switchgear modifications required
- Simple setup with quick installation and removal from equipment
- Lightweight and portable for hard to access areas
- Minimizes contact with hazardous equipment
- Universal controller/device compatible with all breaker models
- Zinc plated steel for strength and rust resistance
- Optional remote operation from up to 300’ (91.4m)
- Reduces or eliminates the need for arc flash suit
- Designed, built, and assembled in the USA
Application List
Applications include, but are not limited to:
ABB | ADVAC Medium Voltage Vacuum Circuit Breaker |
ABB | Emax Low Voltage Power Circuit Breaker |
ABB | Vmax Medium Voltage Circuit Breaker |
ABB/BBC/ITE | HK/VHK Medium Voltage Circuit Breaker |
ABB/BBC/ITE | HK1000 Medium Voltage Circuit Breaker |
ABB/BBC/ITE | LK Low Voltage Power Circuit Breaker |
ABB/BBC/ITE | MB/MBE Low Voltage Power Circuit Breaker |
ABB/BBC/ITE | Type K (K-Line, K-Line Plus, & K-DON) Low Voltage Power Circuit Breaker |
Allis-Chalmers/Siemens-Allis | LA/LAF Low Voltage Power Circuit Breaker |
American Switchgear/McGraw-Edison | PSD Medium Voltage Circuit Breaker |
Cutler-Hammer/Eaton/Square D/Westinghouse | DS/DSL/DSII/DSLII Low Voltage Power Circuit Breaker |
Cutler-Hammer/Eaton/Westinghouse | VCP-W Medium Voltage Vacuum Circuit Breaker |
Eaton/Cutler-Hammer | Magnum DS & Magnum SB Low Voltage Power Circuit Breaker |
FPE | FPS/FMS Low Voltage Circuit Breaker |
FPE | H/H-1 Low Voltage Power Circuit Breaker |
FPE | H-2/HL-2 & H-3/HL-3 Low Voltage Power Circuit Breaker |
General Electric (GE) | AK Low Voltage Power Circuit Breaker In Drawout AKD-5 Metal Clad Switchgear |
General Electric (GE) | AK/AKR Low Voltage Power Circuit Breaker (Installed In AKD-8 Metal Clad Switchgear) |
General Electric (GE) | AMH Medium Voltage Circuit Breaker |
General Electric (GE) | EntelliGuard G Low Voltage Power Circuit Breaker |
General Electric (GE) | Magne-blast Medium Voltage Circuit Breaker & PowerVac VL Medium Voltage Vacuum Circuit Breaker (Installed In M-26 Or M-36 Metal-Clad Switchgear) |
General Electric (GE) | PowerBreak II Low Voltage Power Circuit Breaker |
General Electric (GE) | PowerVac Medium Voltage Vacuum Circuit Breaker |
General Electric (GE) | SecoVac VB2+ Medium Voltage Vacuum Circuit Breaker |
General Electric (GE) | WavePro & EntelliGuard Low Voltage Power Circuitbreaker In Drawout AKD-10 Metal Clad Switchgear |
ITE | KB Low Voltage Power Circuit Breaker |
ITE | KC Low Voltage Power Circuit Breaker |
McGraw-Edison/Pennsylvania Transformer | WS/WSA Medium Voltage Circuit Breaker |
Merlin Gerin/Schneider/Square D Masterpact | NT Low Voltage Power Circuit Breaker |
Merlin-Gerin/Schneider | Compact NS Low Voltage Power Circuit Breaker |
Merlin-Gerin/Schneider | SelPact Low Voltage Power Circuit Breaker |
Merlin-Gerin/Schneider/Square D Masterpact | Masterpact NW & Masterpact MP/MC Low Voltage Power Circuit Breaker |
Powell | PowlVac PV Medium Voltage Vacuum Circuit Breaker |
Schneider/Square D | VR Medium Voltage Vacuum Circuit Breaker |
Siemens | GMI & 3AF Medium Voltage Vacuum Circuit Breaker |
Siemens | WL Low Voltage Power Circuit Breaker |
Siemens/Siemens-Allis | RL/RLE/RLF/RLI Low Voltage Power Circuit Breaker |
Siemens-Allis/Siemens | 3AF Medium Voltage Vacuum Circuit Breaker |
Terasaki/Hyundai | TemPower AT & HAT Low Voltage Air Circuit Breaker |
Toshiba | Pro/VAC Type PV |
Westinghouse | DB-25 & DBL-25 Low Voltage Power Circuit Breaker |
Westinghouse | DB-50 & DBL-50 Low Voltage Power Circuit Breaker |
Westinghouse | DB-75/DBL-75 & Type DB-100/DBL-100 Low Voltage Power Circuit Breaker |
Westinghouse | DH Medium Voltage Circuit Breaker |
Westinghouse | DHP/DVP Medium Voltage Vacuum Circuit Breaker |
Westinghouse | VCP Medium Voltage Power Circuit Breaker |
Safety Information
All documents included with Switchgear Safety remote operating devices shall be fully read, understood, and followed prior to performing a remote operation on energized electrical equipment. All safety alerts, both contained within documents and affixed to the remote operating device, shall be observed at all times when performing a remote operation on energized electrical equipment. If there are any questions regarding the contents of the documents, please contact Switchgear Safety at 888-SG-SAFETY (888-747-2338) or info@switchgearsafety.com prior to performing a remote operation on energized electrical equipment.
Qualified Person
A remote operating device is intended only to be operated by a “qualified person(s)” with relevant skills, experience, and training in the electrical industry. A “qualified person(s)” is defined by NFPA 70E-2018, Article 100 as “One who has demonstrated skills and knowledge related to the construction and operation of electrical equipment and installations, and has received safety training to identify the hazards and reduce the associated risk.” In addition to the defined qualifications, a qualified person must also be:
- Trained and authorized to energize, deenergize, clear, ground, and tag circuits and electrical equipment in accordance with established safety practices.
- Trained in the proper care and use of personal protective equipment (PPE) such as rubber gloves, hard hat, safety glasses or face shields, flash clothing, etc., in accordance with established safety practices.
- Trained in rendering first aid if necessary.
Electrically Safe Work Condition
The process for establishing and verifying an “electrically safe work condition” as defined by NFPA 70E-2018, Article 120.5, shall include all of the following steps, which shall be performed in the order presented, if feasible:
- Determine all possible sources of electrical supply to the specific electrical equipment. Check applicable up-to-date drawings, diagrams, and identification tags.
- After properly interrupting the load current, open the disconnecting device(s) for each source.
- Wherever possible, visually verify that all blades of the disconnecting devices are fully open or that drawout-type circuit breakers are withdrawn to the fully disconnected position.
- Release stored electrical energy.
- Release or block stored mechanical energy.
- Apply lockout/tagout devices in accordance with a documented and established policy.
- Use an adequately rated portable test instrument to test each phase conductor or circuit part to verify it is deenergized. Test each phase conductor or circuit part both phase-to-phase, and phase-to-ground. Before and after each test, determine that the test instrument is operating satisfactorily through verification on any known voltage source…
- Where the possibility of induced voltages or stored electrical energy exists, ground the phase conductors or circuit parts before touching them. Where it could be reasonably anticipated that the conductors or circuit parts being deenergized could contact other exposed energized conductors or circuit parts, apply temporary protective grounding equipment…
Safety Program Guidelines
A remote operating device is intended only to supplement an existing safety program – remote operating device use in and of itself is NOT intended to act as a standalone safety program or to replace an existing safety program. Always follow all applicable industry standards when incorporating remote operating devices into an existing safety program and note the following recommended safety program guidelines from Switchgear Safety:
- Each user has the responsibility to instruct and supervise all other personnel associated with preparation, installation, operation, and maintenance of the remote operating device. Furthermore, each user has a responsibility to follow all safety programs utilizing the remote operating device on all safety programs.
- Only supervised and qualified personnel trained in the preparation, installation, operation, and maintenance of the electrical equipment shall be allowed to perform a remote operation. It is mandatory that this document and all others included with the remote operating device be fully read, understood, and followed.
- Remote operation may only be performed on energized electrical equipment when users are stationed outside the flash protection boundary. If the flash protection boundary is not known, refer to the most up to date edition of NFPA 70E for more information.
- Electrical equipment shall be properly maintained and in good working order before performing a remote operation. Electrical equipment maintenance programs shall be in accordance with manufacturer recommendations, including service advisories and instruction bulletins. A routine maintenance program is essential for safe use of remote operating devices.
- Service conditions shall also be considered in the development of safety programs incorporating remote operating devices. Variables to be considered include temperature, humidity, continuous current, thermal cycling, number of operations, interrupting duty, and any adverse local conditions including excessive dust, ash, corrosive atmosphere, and animal or insect infestations.
Warranty
Switchgear Safety’s line of electrical safety equipment – including remote racking, remote switching, and lock-out/tag-out products – are known the world over as the best-in-class tools which allow our customers to perform the duties of their jobs more safely and reliably. In fact, we’re so convinced that we provide the highest quality electrical safety equipment available that we’re willing to provide the industry’s first and only lifetime warranty. Your Switchgear Safety equipment is professionally guaranteed against damage or defects for as long as you own it. We do it right the first time and stand by our work forever.
You see, it doesn’t matter how it happened, whose fault it was, or when/where you purchased it. If you ever have a problem, no matter the cause, we promise to take care of you. You can count on our Secure Support lifetime warranty, the first and only warranty of its kind, for all Switchgear Safety electrical safety products.
At Switchgear Safety, we believe that we make the best product and stand behind it 100%. If what you’ve got isn’t working for you, we want to help. We are proud to be among the very few who have the confidence to offer our customers the most powerful promise available: a Lifetime Warranty on our entire line of Switchgear Safety products. Not for 30 days. Not for a year. For the life of the product.
All Switchgear Safety products are engineered to exceed your expectation and manufactured to withstand the rigors of repeated use for the practical lifetime of the product. In the event that our product fails you, either due to damage or defect, we will stand behind it and repair it at no cost to you. If we can’t repair your device, then we will replace it with one in perfect working order of equal or better condition.
With Switchgear Safety’s Secure Support lifetime warranty, our customers can guarantee that they are getting the most value out of their investment in electrical safety. Our goal is to build relationships and create customers for life, so our industry leading Secure Support warranty comes standard with every product we sell included at no charge.
Our commitment to our customers doesn’t stop as soon as they receive their products – in fact it is just beginning. We care about our customers’ safety, and they trust us with their life. It only seems fitting that we provide this warranty as a “Thank You” for trusting us.
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