In the UK, our major customers include:

SERVO CONTROL UNIT

PI Remote Terminal Units features:

CPU
Protocol
Processor
DNP3

Local Control

Analogue
Interface

CURRENT USING ANALOGUE INPUTS. MAXIMUM OF

8 A C IN P U T S U SIN G VT S A N D C T S

Control
Logic

INFRALEC
24SEVEN
MANWEB

Actuator

Sensors
Volts
Current
Earth
Current

YORKSHIRE ELECTRICITY
EAST MIDLANDS ELECTRICITY

3 P H A SE MON IT OR IN G OF IN P U T VOLT A G E AND

1 6 ISOLA T E D D IG IT A L IN P U T S ( E XPA N D IB LE )

NORTHERN ELECTRICITY
NORTHERN IRELAND ELECTRICITY
SCOTTISH POWER

8 D IG IT A L C ON T R OL OU T P U T S ( E XPA N D IB LE)

Manual
Override
Battery
Battery Charger

AC Input VT
LV Supply
Solar

SEEBOARD
SCOTTISH & SOUTHERN ENERGY

PROTOCOL - DNP3.0 AS STANDARD - OTHER PROTOCOLS

ON R E QU E ST

GPU POWER

A global network

2 4 V B A T T E R Y FOR OP E R A T ION U N D E R P OWER

FA ILU R E C ON D IT ION S

Remote Control and Automation

Operating mechanisms range from simple manual mechanisms
through spring assisted mechanisms to fully automated servo

BRILLIANT SOLUTIONS

Comms
Radio
GSM
PSTN
Direct

utilities uk

ENGINEERING

Remote Control and Automation

control mechanisms for use in remote and automatic control.

With the addition of the Power Isolators (PI) 'Remote Terminal
Unit' and servo mechanism, disconnectors can be fully remotely
controlled and linked into substation SCADA control systems.
The PI RTU has been indeed specially designed as a
cost-effective solution to satisfy Utilities 'latest system
supervisory and control requirements'. With DNP3 protocol
as 'standard', the microcomputer controlled RTU offers
sophisticated and flexible monitoring and control functions,

export worldwide

Currently exporting to more than 50 countries.

B A T T E R Y C ON D IT ION MON IT OR

Delivering products worldwide:

MV and HV disconnectors

from fault detection and indication to communication protocol

MV and HV connectors

management through to current and voltage monitoring and

Over the past three decades LUCY Switchgear

sectionalising capability, enabling the most demanding user

MV ring main units

FLE XIB LE IN T E R FA C E - R A D IO, R S2 3 2 , G SM, PSTN

CLP Hong Kong
LOC A L / R E MOT E OP E R A T ION

has become a truly international company with

requirement to be addressed.

HV metering units

MEW Kuwait
MEW Oman

LV transformer cabinets

sites in the UK, the Middle East, South Africa,

ADWEA Abu Dhabi

BEC Bahamas

The PI SCADA control system allows a network of overhead or ground mounted switches to

Package substations

India and the Mediterranean.

be remotely controlled and monitored using a variety of possible communication methods

LV distribution pillars

(Radio, Packet Networks, GSM, PSTN). The PI SCADA software (which runs on a standard PC)

CEA Mauritius
LV substation fuseboards

GECOL Libya
ECG Ghana

is a DNP Master station and gives the system engineer the ability to quickly access the condition
of the network after faults and to reconfigure the network in order to restore supplies.

Multi service pillars

KPLC Kenya

Automation
In addition to our fully remotely controlled switches, we have developed simple and
intelligent automatic switches requiring minimal installation works and low maintenance:

NEPA Nigeria

Multi service distribution boards

SESCO Sarawak

Heavy duty cutouts

UEB Uganda
Domestic service cutouts

TNB Malaysia
POWERGRID Singapore

Sectionaliser in conjunction with recloser: consisting of an onload Air Break Switch

PI SCADA gives the following main features:

N ETW O RK M O N I TO RI N G , VO L TA G E, CU RREN T, K VA ,

Street lighting cutouts

SCECO Saudi

PO W ER F A CTO R, PH A S E A N G L E

Pole lighting cutouts

disconnector with solenoid operated, spring assisted opening mechanism. This switch

FA U L T M O N I TO RI N G EF I , F PI
ABC service boxes

senses earth faults and/or 'overload' STC current and will open automatically in the
'dead time' of the PMR. This can be adjustable for the number of fault pulses.

Connector boxes

REM O TE CO N TRO L O F S W I TCH G EA R

(RA PI D S ECTI O N A L I S I N G )

Fuse links

Automatic drop out fuse switch: Such a device is similar to the sectionaliser but is both
more simple and self powered. The typical application is a spur feeder rather than

V I S U A L D I S PL A Y O F N ETW O RK S TATU S

Weatherproof housings

main line sectionaliser, employing a three phase switch to ensure that no phase

Earth fault indicators

A L A RM M O N I TO RI N G A N D CO N F I G U RA TI O N

imbalance or ferro-resonance results.

REMOTE CONTROL
AND AUTOMATION

Open point: Utilising voltage sensing insulators and with motorised operating mechanism,
a standard switch can become an automatic open point.

Overhead line equipment

Power Isolators Office

Unit 14 Thorpe Lane

MV and HV disconnectors with fully integrated automation solutions

Thorpe Way Industrial Estate

RTU, Remote
Terminal Unit

Banbury OX16 4UT United Kingdom

telephone +44 (0)1295 270448
fax +44 (0)1295 270446
email Power.Isolators@wlucy.co.uk
internet http://www.lucyswitchgear.com
LS 00001 OHL 012001

A division of W. Lucy & Co Ltd

Fully Automated
Switch

In the UK, our major customers include:

SERVO CONTROL UNIT

PI Remote Terminal Units features:

CPU
Protocol
Processor
DNP3

Local Control

Analogue
Interface

CURRENT USING ANALOGUE INPUTS. MAXIMUM OF

8 A C IN P U T S U SIN G VT S A N D C T S

Control
Logic

INFRALEC
24SEVEN
MANWEB

Actuator

Sensors
Volts
Current
Earth
Current

YORKSHIRE ELECTRICITY
EAST MIDLANDS ELECTRICITY

3 P H A SE MON IT OR IN G OF IN P U T VOLT A G E AND

1 6 ISOLA T E D D IG IT A L IN P U T S ( E XPA N D IB LE )

NORTHERN ELECTRICITY
NORTHERN IRELAND ELECTRICITY
SCOTTISH POWER

8 D IG IT A L C ON T R OL OU T P U T S ( E XPA N D IB LE)

Manual
Override
Battery
Battery Charger

AC Input VT
LV Supply
Solar

SEEBOARD
SCOTTISH & SOUTHERN ENERGY

PROTOCOL - DNP3.0 AS STANDARD - OTHER PROTOCOLS

ON R E QU E ST

GPU POWER

A global network

2 4 V B A T T E R Y FOR OP E R A T ION U N D E R P OWER

FA ILU R E C ON D IT ION S

Remote Control and Automation

Operating mechanisms range from simple manual mechanisms
through spring assisted mechanisms to fully automated servo

BRILLIANT SOLUTIONS

Comms
Radio
GSM
PSTN
Direct

utilities uk

ENGINEERING

Remote Control and Automation

control mechanisms for use in remote and automatic control.

With the addition of the Power Isolators (PI) 'Remote Terminal
Unit' and servo mechanism, disconnectors can be fully remotely
controlled and linked into substation SCADA control systems.
The PI RTU has been indeed specially designed as a
cost-effective solution to satisfy Utilities 'latest system
supervisory and control requirements'. With DNP3 protocol
as 'standard', the microcomputer controlled RTU offers
sophisticated and flexible monitoring and control functions,

export worldwide

Currently exporting to more than 50 countries.

B A T T E R Y C ON D IT ION MON IT OR

Delivering products worldwide:

MV and HV disconnectors

from fault detection and indication to communication protocol

MV and HV connectors

management through to current and voltage monitoring and

Over the past three decades LUCY Switchgear

sectionalising capability, enabling the most demanding user

MV ring main units

FLE XIB LE IN T E R FA C E - R A D IO, R S2 3 2 , G SM, PSTN

CLP Hong Kong
LOC A L / R E MOT E OP E R A T ION

has become a truly international company with

requirement to be addressed.

HV metering units

MEW Kuwait
MEW Oman

LV transformer cabinets

sites in the UK, the Middle East, South Africa,

ADWEA Abu Dhabi

BEC Bahamas

The PI SCADA control system allows a network of overhead or ground mounted switches to

Package substations

India and the Mediterranean.

be remotely controlled and monitored using a variety of possible communication methods

LV distribution pillars

(Radio, Packet Networks, GSM, PSTN). The PI SCADA software (which runs on a standard PC)

CEA Mauritius
LV substation fuseboards

GECOL Libya
ECG Ghana

is a DNP Master station and gives the system engineer the ability to quickly access the condition
of the network after faults and to reconfigure the network in order to restore supplies.

Multi service pillars

KPLC Kenya

Automation
In addition to our fully remotely controlled switches, we have developed simple and
intelligent automatic switches requiring minimal installation works and low maintenance:

NEPA Nigeria

Multi service distribution boards

SESCO Sarawak

Heavy duty cutouts

UEB Uganda
Domestic service cutouts

TNB Malaysia
POWERGRID Singapore

Sectionaliser in conjunction with recloser: consisting of an onload Air Break Switch

PI SCADA gives the following main features:

N ETW O RK M O N I TO RI N G , VO L TA G E, CU RREN T, K VA ,

Street lighting cutouts

SCECO Saudi

PO W ER F A CTO R, PH A S E A N G L E

Pole lighting cutouts

disconnector with solenoid operated, spring assisted opening mechanism. This switch

FA U L T M O N I TO RI N G EF I , F PI
ABC service boxes

senses earth faults and/or 'overload' STC current and will open automatically in the
'dead time' of the PMR. This can be adjustable for the number of fault pulses.

Connector boxes

REM O TE CO N TRO L O F S W I TCH G EA R

(RA PI D S ECTI O N A L I S I N G )

Fuse links

Automatic drop out fuse switch: Such a device is similar to the sectionaliser but is both
more simple and self powered. The typical application is a spur feeder rather than

V I S U A L D I S PL A Y O F N ETW O RK S TATU S

Weatherproof housings

main line sectionaliser, employing a three phase switch to ensure that no phase

Earth fault indicators

A L A RM M O N I TO RI N G A N D CO N F I G U RA TI O N

imbalance or ferro-resonance results.

REMOTE CONTROL
AND AUTOMATION

Open point: Utilising voltage sensing insulators and with motorised operating mechanism,
a standard switch can become an automatic open point.

Overhead line equipment

Power Isolators Office

Unit 14 Thorpe Lane

MV and HV disconnectors with fully integrated automation solutions

Thorpe Way Industrial Estate

RTU, Remote
Terminal Unit

Banbury OX16 4UT United Kingdom

telephone +44 (0)1295 270448
fax +44 (0)1295 270446
email Power.Isolators@wlucy.co.uk
internet http://www.lucyswitchgear.com
LS 00001 OHL 012001

A division of W. Lucy & Co Ltd

Fully Automated
Switch

At the forefront of Air Break technology

PI Disconnectors from 11kV to 145kV for substation applications

PI Disconnectors from 11kV to 52kV for rural electrification

Features

Accessories

RATI N G S U P TO 145K V

M O TO R O PERATI N G M ECH A N I S M

O U TD O O R

REM O TE CO N TRO L CA PA BI L I TY

Electrical Performance

Features
RATINGS UP TO 52KV

LATEST ADVANCES IN AIR BREAK DE S I G N

CEN TRE BREA K A N D RO TATI N G CEN TRE PO S T

Rated Voltage

Rated

Fault

Impulse

Insulator

kV

Current

Withstand

Level kV

Creepage

kA/s

BIL

mm

12kV

400/630

up to 25/3

125

24kV

400/630

up to 25/3

140

36kV

400/630/800

up to 25/3

I N TEG RA L EA RTH BL A D ES TY PE 'D E B' F RO M

12kV TO 36kV OR 'AEB' FROM 52kV TO 145kV

Mechanism

Options

440

Manual or Motor

LBH, FMH, EB

470

Manual or Motor

LBH, FMH, EB

250

up to 1440

Manual or Motor

LBH, FMH, EB

440

Manual

LBH, FMH, EB

RX Rural Rocking Switch

ROBUST AND RELIABLE

A W I D E RA N G E O F I N S U L ATO RS , S H ED PRO F I L ES A N D

S I N G L E O R D O U BL E S I D E BREA K

CREEPA G ES A N D M ATERI A L S AVA I L A BL E

OUTDOOR
EA S I L Y A D A PTED F O R N EW O R EX I S TI N G S TRU CTU RES

In the ever-changing power market shaped by

utility restructuring, privatisation and the ever

The modular design allows a wide range

The Double Side Break 'DSB' range

HORIZONTAL OR VERTICAL MOUNTIN G

H I G H EN D U RA N CE A N D REL I A BI L I TY

provides a powerful solution for

of switch configurations:
PADLOCKING FACILITIES

increasing requirement for protection, control

and automation, Quality and Reliability of
supply have become a prerequisite for all
Electricity Companies throughout the world.

I N TERL O CK S F O R O PERATO R S A F ETY

Air break Disconnectors 400/630A

Load-break Switches 400/630A

INTERLOCKED FOR SAFE OPERATION

L O W M A I N TEN A N CE A N D I N S TA L L ATI O N CO S TS
SIMPLE TO INSTALL

WIDE RANGE OF CONNECTORS ALSO AVAILABLE FROM OUR

Fault Make Switches to 31.5kA

S U BS I D I A RY PO W ER CO N N ECTO RS

Robust and highly reliable contacts

To meet the global needs of Utilities for improved network
performance, Lucy Switchgear's High Voltage Division, Power Isolators
has dedicated itself to designing innovative products and systems.

400

12/3 & 18/3

125

24kV

400

12/3 & 18/3

140

470

Manual

LBH, FMH, EB

of circuits and equipment in

36kV

400

12/3 & 18/3

250

up to 1440

Manual

LBH, FMH, EB

Mechanism

Options

substation systems.
Rated Voltage from 11kV to 145kV

MOUNTING CONFIGURATIONS

Fault withstand Current up to 40kA/3s

capable of taking short time currents of

WIDE RANGE OF INSULATORS AVAIL A BL E I N CL U D I N G

up to 25kA for 3s

CERAMIC, CYCLO-ALIPHATIC, SILICO N E RU BBER, EPD M

Independent Manual Operation

12kV

sectionalising and isolating a series

Rated Current up to 2500A

SIMPLIFIED STEELWORK AVAILABLE TO S U I T A L L

HIGH QUALITY COATINGS, CORROSIVE-PROOF COMPONENTS

Horizontal Rural
Disconnector type RX

Vertical Rural Disconnector type RX

FR Fused Rocking Switch

Expulsion Fuse Cutout

Rated Voltage

Rated

Fault

Impulse

Insulator

kV

Current

Withstand

Level kV

Creepage

kA/s

BIL

mm

440

Manual or Motor

EB
EB

DSB Double Side Break Switch/Centre Break Switch

12kV

1250

up to 25/3

125

1600

up to 25/3

125

440

Manual or Motor

800

up to 40/3

250

up to 1440

Manual or Motor

EB

Sectionaliser function

1250

up to 40/3

250

up to 1440

Manual or Motor

EB

for remote operation, we have developed solutions to address the

Fully Automated Systems

1600

up to 40/3

250

up to 1440

Manual or Motor

EB

2000

up to 40/3

250

up to 1440

Manual or Motor

EB

most demanding customer requirements.

Voltage and Current monitoring

2500

up to 40/3

250

up to 1440

Manual or Motor

EB

AND MAINTENANCE FREE BEARINGS REDUCE MAINTENANCE

From air break Medium Voltage disconnectors for rural distribution

networks to High Voltage switches for substation applications, manually

Single and Double acting Spring Actuators

INSTALLATION COSTS TO A MINIMUM

36kV

controlled or with fully integrated intelligent and monitoring systems

72.5kV

From the earliest manufacturing stage to the final inspection,

Product Quality is strictly monitored to meet the most stringent

Accessories

requirements of ISO9001.
All the product range has been fully tested to international standards
IEC60265 and IEC60694 to meet and exceed customer specifications.

145kV

REMOTE CONTROL

MOTOR ACTUATORS

Innovation, backed up by Research, is also a key priority for our

company. Continuing efforts in this field have committed the company

EARTH BLADES

800

up to 40/3

350

up to 2300

Manual or Motor

1250

up to 40/3

350

up to 2300

Manual or Motor

1600

up to 40/3

350

up to 2300

Manual or Motor

2000

up to 40/3

350

up to 2300

Manual or Motor

2500

up to 40/3

350

up to 2300

Manual or Motor

800

up to 40/3

650

up to 5940

Manual or Motor

1250

up to 40/3

650

up to 5940

Manual or Motor

1600

up to 40/3

650

up to 5940

Manual or Motor

2000

up to 40/3

650

up to 5940

Manual or Motor

2500

up to 40/3

650

up to 5940

Manual or Motor

to major investment in the latest technologies and leading edge CAD

systems in order to adapt to constant market change. The objective

ARC CHUTE LOAD-BREAKING

being to guarantee customers that Lucy Switchgear and Power Isolators

products of today and tomorrow are in line with changing technologies

FAULT MAKING CONTACTS

and customer requirements.

AUTOMATIC SECTIONALISING

STC AND EARTH FAULT SENSORS

25kV Substation Disconnector

From 11kV to 145kV

Substation Disconnectors type DSB

LBH

Load Break Head

FMH

Fault Make Head

EB

Earth Blades

EB
Bus Transfer
Duty
IEC601128
EB
Bus Transfer
Duty
IEC601128

At the forefront of Air Break technology

PI Disconnectors from 11kV to 145kV for substation applications

PI Disconnectors from 11kV to 52kV for rural electrification

Features

Accessories

RATI N G S U P TO 145K V

M O TO R O PERATI N G M ECH A N I S M

O U TD O O R

REM O TE CO N TRO L CA PA BI L I TY

Electrical Performance

Features
RATINGS UP TO 52KV

LATEST ADVANCES IN AIR BREAK DE S I G N

CEN TRE BREA K A N D RO TATI N G CEN TRE PO S T

Rated Voltage

Rated

Fault

Impulse

Insulator

kV

Current

Withstand

Level kV

Creepage

kA/s

BIL

mm

12kV

400/630

up to 25/3

125

24kV

400/630

up to 25/3

140

36kV

400/630/800

up to 25/3

I N TEG RA L EA RTH BL A D ES TY PE 'D E B' F RO M

12kV TO 36kV OR 'AEB' FROM 52kV TO 145kV

Mechanism

Options

440

Manual or Motor

LBH, FMH, EB

470

Manual or Motor

LBH, FMH, EB

250

up to 1440

Manual or Motor

LBH, FMH, EB

440

Manual

LBH, FMH, EB

RX Rural Rocking Switch

ROBUST AND RELIABLE

A W I D E RA N G E O F I N S U L ATO RS , S H ED PRO F I L ES A N D

S I N G L E O R D O U BL E S I D E BREA K

CREEPA G ES A N D M ATERI A L S AVA I L A BL E

OUTDOOR
EA S I L Y A D A PTED F O R N EW O R EX I S TI N G S TRU CTU RES

In the ever-changing power market shaped by

utility restructuring, privatisation and the ever

The modular design allows a wide range

The Double Side Break 'DSB' range

HORIZONTAL OR VERTICAL MOUNTIN G

H I G H EN D U RA N CE A N D REL I A BI L I TY

provides a powerful solution for

of switch configurations:
PADLOCKING FACILITIES

increasing requirement for protection, control

and automation, Quality and Reliability of
supply have become a prerequisite for all
Electricity Companies throughout the world.

I N TERL O CK S F O R O PERATO R S A F ETY

Air break Disconnectors 400/630A

Load-break Switches 400/630A

INTERLOCKED FOR SAFE OPERATION

L O W M A I N TEN A N CE A N D I N S TA L L ATI O N CO S TS
SIMPLE TO INSTALL

WIDE RANGE OF CONNECTORS ALSO AVAILABLE FROM OUR

Fault Make Switches to 31.5kA

S U BS I D I A RY PO W ER CO N N ECTO RS

Robust and highly reliable contacts

To meet the global needs of Utilities for improved network
performance, Lucy Switchgear's High Voltage Division, Power Isolators
has dedicated itself to designing innovative products and systems.

400

12/3 & 18/3

125

24kV

400

12/3 & 18/3

140

470

Manual

LBH, FMH, EB

of circuits and equipment in

36kV

400

12/3 & 18/3

250

up to 1440

Manual

LBH, FMH, EB

Mechanism

Options

substation systems.
Rated Voltage from 11kV to 145kV

MOUNTING CONFIGURATIONS

Fault withstand Current up to 40kA/3s

capable of taking short time currents of

WIDE RANGE OF INSULATORS AVAIL A BL E I N CL U D I N G

up to 25kA for 3s

CERAMIC, CYCLO-ALIPHATIC, SILICO N E RU BBER, EPD M

Independent Manual Operation

12kV

sectionalising and isolating a series

Rated Current up to 2500A

SIMPLIFIED STEELWORK AVAILABLE TO S U I T A L L

HIGH QUALITY COATINGS, CORROSIVE-PROOF COMPONENTS

Horizontal Rural
Disconnector type RX

Vertical Rural Disconnector type RX

FR Fused Rocking Switch

Expulsion Fuse Cutout

Rated Voltage

Rated

Fault

Impulse

Insulator

kV

Current

Withstand

Level kV

Creepage

kA/s

BIL

mm

440

Manual or Motor

EB
EB

DSB Double Side Break Switch/Centre Break Switch

12kV

1250

up to 25/3

125

1600

up to 25/3

125

440

Manual or Motor

800

up to 40/3

250

up to 1440

Manual or Motor

EB

Sectionaliser function

1250

up to 40/3

250

up to 1440

Manual or Motor

EB

for remote operation, we have developed solutions to address the

Fully Automated Systems

1600

up to 40/3

250

up to 1440

Manual or Motor

EB

2000

up to 40/3

250

up to 1440

Manual or Motor

EB

most demanding customer requirements.

Voltage and Current monitoring

2500

up to 40/3

250

up to 1440

Manual or Motor

EB

AND MAINTENANCE FREE BEARINGS REDUCE MAINTENANCE

From air break Medium Voltage disconnectors for rural distribution

networks to High Voltage switches for substation applications, manually

Single and Double acting Spring Actuators

INSTALLATION COSTS TO A MINIMUM

36kV

controlled or with fully integrated intelligent and monitoring systems

72.5kV

From the earliest manufacturing stage to the final inspection,

Product Quality is strictly monitored to meet the most stringent

Accessories

requirements of ISO9001.
All the product range has been fully tested to international standards
IEC60265 and IEC60694 to meet and exceed customer specifications.

145kV

REMOTE CONTROL

MOTOR ACTUATORS

Innovation, backed up by Research, is also a key priority for our

company. Continuing efforts in this field have committed the company

EARTH BLADES

800

up to 40/3

350

up to 2300

Manual or Motor

1250

up to 40/3

350

up to 2300

Manual or Motor

1600

up to 40/3

350

up to 2300

Manual or Motor

2000

up to 40/3

350

up to 2300

Manual or Motor

2500

up to 40/3

350

up to 2300

Manual or Motor

800

up to 40/3

650

up to 5940

Manual or Motor

1250

up to 40/3

650

up to 5940

Manual or Motor

1600

up to 40/3

650

up to 5940

Manual or Motor

2000

up to 40/3

650

up to 5940

Manual or Motor

2500

up to 40/3

650

up to 5940

Manual or Motor

to major investment in the latest technologies and leading edge CAD

systems in order to adapt to constant market change. The objective

ARC CHUTE LOAD-BREAKING

being to guarantee customers that Lucy Switchgear and Power Isolators

products of today and tomorrow are in line with changing technologies

FAULT MAKING CONTACTS

and customer requirements.

AUTOMATIC SECTIONALISING

STC AND EARTH FAULT SENSORS

25kV Substation Disconnector

From 11kV to 145kV

Substation Disconnectors type DSB

LBH

Load Break Head

FMH

Fault Make Head

EB

Earth Blades

EB
Bus Transfer
Duty
IEC601128
EB
Bus Transfer
Duty
IEC601128

At the forefront of Air Break technology

PI Disconnectors from 11kV to 145kV for substation applications

PI Disconnectors from 11kV to 52kV for rural electrification

Features

Accessories

RATI N G S U P TO 145K V

M O TO R O PERATI N G M ECH A N I S M

O U TD O O R

REM O TE CO N TRO L CA PA BI L I TY

Electrical Performance

Features
RATINGS UP TO 52KV

LATEST ADVANCES IN AIR BREAK DE S I G N

CEN TRE BREA K A N D RO TATI N G CEN TRE PO S T

Rated Voltage

Rated

Fault

Impulse

Insulator

kV

Current

Withstand

Level kV

Creepage

kA/s

BIL

mm

12kV

400/630

up to 25/3

125

24kV

400/630

up to 25/3

140

36kV

400/630/800

up to 25/3

I N TEG RA L EA RTH BL A D ES TY PE 'D E B' F RO M

12kV TO 36kV OR 'AEB' FROM 52kV TO 145kV

Mechanism

Options

440

Manual or Motor

LBH, FMH, EB

470

Manual or Motor

LBH, FMH, EB

250

up to 1440

Manual or Motor

LBH, FMH, EB

440

Manual

LBH, FMH, EB

RX Rural Rocking Switch

ROBUST AND RELIABLE

A W I D E RA N G E O F I N S U L ATO RS , S H ED PRO F I L ES A N D

S I N G L E O R D O U BL E S I D E BREA K

CREEPA G ES A N D M ATERI A L S AVA I L A BL E

OUTDOOR
EA S I L Y A D A PTED F O R N EW O R EX I S TI N G S TRU CTU RES

In the ever-changing power market shaped by

utility restructuring, privatisation and the ever

The modular design allows a wide range

The Double Side Break 'DSB' range

HORIZONTAL OR VERTICAL MOUNTIN G

H I G H EN D U RA N CE A N D REL I A BI L I TY

provides a powerful solution for

of switch configurations:
PADLOCKING FACILITIES

increasing requirement for protection, control

and automation, Quality and Reliability of
supply have become a prerequisite for all
Electricity Companies throughout the world.

I N TERL O CK S F O R O PERATO R S A F ETY

Air break Disconnectors 400/630A

Load-break Switches 400/630A

INTERLOCKED FOR SAFE OPERATION

L O W M A I N TEN A N CE A N D I N S TA L L ATI O N CO S TS
SIMPLE TO INSTALL

WIDE RANGE OF CONNECTORS ALSO AVAILABLE FROM OUR

Fault Make Switches to 31.5kA

S U BS I D I A RY PO W ER CO N N ECTO RS

Robust and highly reliable contacts

To meet the global needs of Utilities for improved network
performance, Lucy Switchgear's High Voltage Division, Power Isolators
has dedicated itself to designing innovative products and systems.

400

12/3 & 18/3

125

24kV

400

12/3 & 18/3

140

470

Manual

LBH, FMH, EB

of circuits and equipment in

36kV

400

12/3 & 18/3

250

up to 1440

Manual

LBH, FMH, EB

Mechanism

Options

substation systems.
Rated Voltage from 11kV to 145kV

MOUNTING CONFIGURATIONS

Fault withstand Current up to 40kA/3s

capable of taking short time currents of

WIDE RANGE OF INSULATORS AVAIL A BL E I N CL U D I N G

up to 25kA for 3s

CERAMIC, CYCLO-ALIPHATIC, SILICO N E RU BBER, EPD M

Independent Manual Operation

12kV

sectionalising and isolating a series

Rated Current up to 2500A

SIMPLIFIED STEELWORK AVAILABLE TO S U I T A L L

HIGH QUALITY COATINGS, CORROSIVE-PROOF COMPONENTS

Horizontal Rural
Disconnector type RX

Vertical Rural Disconnector type RX

FR Fused Rocking Switch

Expulsion Fuse Cutout

Rated Voltage

Rated

Fault

Impulse

Insulator

kV

Current

Withstand

Level kV

Creepage

kA/s

BIL

mm

440

Manual or Motor

EB
EB

DSB Double Side Break Switch/Centre Break Switch

12kV

1250

up to 25/3

125

1600

up to 25/3

125

440

Manual or Motor

800

up to 40/3

250

up to 1440

Manual or Motor

EB

Sectionaliser function

1250

up to 40/3

250

up to 1440

Manual or Motor

EB

for remote operation, we have developed solutions to address the

Fully Automated Systems

1600

up to 40/3

250

up to 1440

Manual or Motor

EB

2000

up to 40/3

250

up to 1440

Manual or Motor

EB

most demanding customer requirements.

Voltage and Current monitoring

2500

up to 40/3

250

up to 1440

Manual or Motor

EB

AND MAINTENANCE FREE BEARINGS REDUCE MAINTENANCE

From air break Medium Voltage disconnectors for rural distribution

networks to High Voltage switches for substation applications, manually

Single and Double acting Spring Actuators

INSTALLATION COSTS TO A MINIMUM

36kV

controlled or with fully integrated intelligent and monitoring systems

72.5kV

From the earliest manufacturing stage to the final inspection,

Product Quality is strictly monitored to meet the most stringent

Accessories

requirements of ISO9001.
All the product range has been fully tested to international standards
IEC60265 and IEC60694 to meet and exceed customer specifications.

145kV

REMOTE CONTROL

MOTOR ACTUATORS

Innovation, backed up by Research, is also a key priority for our

company. Continuing efforts in this field have committed the company

EARTH BLADES

800

up to 40/3

350

up to 2300

Manual or Motor

1250

up to 40/3

350

up to 2300

Manual or Motor

1600

up to 40/3

350

up to 2300

Manual or Motor

2000

up to 40/3

350

up to 2300

Manual or Motor

2500

up to 40/3

350

up to 2300

Manual or Motor

800

up to 40/3

650

up to 5940

Manual or Motor

1250

up to 40/3

650

up to 5940

Manual or Motor

1600

up to 40/3

650

up to 5940

Manual or Motor

2000

up to 40/3

650

up to 5940

Manual or Motor

2500

up to 40/3

650

up to 5940

Manual or Motor

to major investment in the latest technologies and leading edge CAD

systems in order to adapt to constant market change. The objective

ARC CHUTE LOAD-BREAKING

being to guarantee customers that Lucy Switchgear and Power Isolators

products of today and tomorrow are in line with changing technologies

FAULT MAKING CONTACTS

and customer requirements.

AUTOMATIC SECTIONALISING

STC AND EARTH FAULT SENSORS

25kV Substation Disconnector

From 11kV to 145kV

Substation Disconnectors type DSB

LBH

Load Break Head

FMH

Fault Make Head

EB

Earth Blades

EB
Bus Transfer
Duty
IEC601128
EB
Bus Transfer
Duty
IEC601128

At the forefront of Air Break technology

PI Disconnectors from 11kV to 145kV for substation applications

PI Disconnectors from 11kV to 52kV for rural electrification

Features

Accessories

RATI N G S U P TO 145K V

M O TO R O PERATI N G M ECH A N I S M

O U TD O O R

REM O TE CO N TRO L CA PA BI L I TY

Electrical Performance

Features
RATINGS UP TO 52KV

LATEST ADVANCES IN AIR BREAK DE S I G N

CEN TRE BREA K A N D RO TATI N G CEN TRE PO S T

Rated Voltage

Rated

Fault

Impulse

Insulator

kV

Current

Withstand

Level kV

Creepage

kA/s

BIL

mm

12kV

400/630

up to 25/3

125

24kV

400/630

up to 25/3

140

36kV

400/630/800

up to 25/3

I N TEG RA L EA RTH BL A D ES TY PE 'D E B' F RO M

12kV TO 36kV OR 'AEB' FROM 52kV TO 145kV

Mechanism

Options

440

Manual or Motor

LBH, FMH, EB

470

Manual or Motor

LBH, FMH, EB

250

up to 1440

Manual or Motor

LBH, FMH, EB

440

Manual

LBH, FMH, EB

RX Rural Rocking Switch

ROBUST AND RELIABLE

A W I D E RA N G E O F I N S U L ATO RS , S H ED PRO F I L ES A N D

S I N G L E O R D O U BL E S I D E BREA K

CREEPA G ES A N D M ATERI A L S AVA I L A BL E

OUTDOOR
EA S I L Y A D A PTED F O R N EW O R EX I S TI N G S TRU CTU RES

In the ever-changing power market shaped by

utility restructuring, privatisation and the ever

The modular design allows a wide range

The Double Side Break 'DSB' range

HORIZONTAL OR VERTICAL MOUNTIN G

H I G H EN D U RA N CE A N D REL I A BI L I TY

provides a powerful solution for

of switch configurations:
PADLOCKING FACILITIES

increasing requirement for protection, control

and automation, Quality and Reliability of
supply have become a prerequisite for all
Electricity Companies throughout the world.

I N TERL O CK S F O R O PERATO R S A F ETY

Air break Disconnectors 400/630A

Load-break Switches 400/630A

INTERLOCKED FOR SAFE OPERATION

L O W M A I N TEN A N CE A N D I N S TA L L ATI O N CO S TS
SIMPLE TO INSTALL

WIDE RANGE OF CONNECTORS ALSO AVAILABLE FROM OUR

Fault Make Switches to 31.5kA

S U BS I D I A RY PO W ER CO N N ECTO RS

Robust and highly reliable contacts

To meet the global needs of Utilities for improved network
performance, Lucy Switchgear's High Voltage Division, Power Isolators
has dedicated itself to designing innovative products and systems.

400

12/3 & 18/3

125

24kV

400

12/3 & 18/3

140

470

Manual

LBH, FMH, EB

of circuits and equipment in

36kV

400

12/3 & 18/3

250

up to 1440

Manual

LBH, FMH, EB

Mechanism

Options

substation systems.
Rated Voltage from 11kV to 145kV

MOUNTING CONFIGURATIONS

Fault withstand Current up to 40kA/3s

capable of taking short time currents of

WIDE RANGE OF INSULATORS AVAIL A BL E I N CL U D I N G

up to 25kA for 3s

CERAMIC, CYCLO-ALIPHATIC, SILICO N E RU BBER, EPD M

Independent Manual Operation

12kV

sectionalising and isolating a series

Rated Current up to 2500A

SIMPLIFIED STEELWORK AVAILABLE TO S U I T A L L

HIGH QUALITY COATINGS, CORROSIVE-PROOF COMPONENTS

Horizontal Rural
Disconnector type RX

Vertical Rural Disconnector type RX

FR Fused Rocking Switch

Expulsion Fuse Cutout

Rated Voltage

Rated

Fault

Impulse

Insulator

kV

Current

Withstand

Level kV

Creepage

kA/s

BIL

mm

440

Manual or Motor

EB
EB

DSB Double Side Break Switch/Centre Break Switch

12kV

1250

up to 25/3

125

1600

up to 25/3

125

440

Manual or Motor

800

up to 40/3

250

up to 1440

Manual or Motor

EB

Sectionaliser function

1250

up to 40/3

250

up to 1440

Manual or Motor

EB

for remote operation, we have developed solutions to address the

Fully Automated Systems

1600

up to 40/3

250

up to 1440

Manual or Motor

EB

2000

up to 40/3

250

up to 1440

Manual or Motor

EB

most demanding customer requirements.

Voltage and Current monitoring

2500

up to 40/3

250

up to 1440

Manual or Motor

EB

AND MAINTENANCE FREE BEARINGS REDUCE MAINTENANCE

From air break Medium Voltage disconnectors for rural distribution

networks to High Voltage switches for substation applications, manually

Single and Double acting Spring Actuators

INSTALLATION COSTS TO A MINIMUM

36kV

controlled or with fully integrated intelligent and monitoring systems

72.5kV

From the earliest manufacturing stage to the final inspection,

Product Quality is strictly monitored to meet the most stringent

Accessories

requirements of ISO9001.
All the product range has been fully tested to international standards
IEC60265 and IEC60694 to meet and exceed customer specifications.

145kV

REMOTE CONTROL

MOTOR ACTUATORS

Innovation, backed up by Research, is also a key priority for our

company. Continuing efforts in this field have committed the company

EARTH BLADES

800

up to 40/3

350

up to 2300

Manual or Motor

1250

up to 40/3

350

up to 2300

Manual or Motor

1600

up to 40/3

350

up to 2300

Manual or Motor

2000

up to 40/3

350

up to 2300

Manual or Motor

2500

up to 40/3

350

up to 2300

Manual or Motor

800

up to 40/3

650

up to 5940

Manual or Motor

1250

up to 40/3

650

up to 5940

Manual or Motor

1600

up to 40/3

650

up to 5940

Manual or Motor

2000

up to 40/3

650

up to 5940

Manual or Motor

2500

up to 40/3

650

up to 5940

Manual or Motor

to major investment in the latest technologies and leading edge CAD

systems in order to adapt to constant market change. The objective

ARC CHUTE LOAD-BREAKING

being to guarantee customers that Lucy Switchgear and Power Isolators

products of today and tomorrow are in line with changing technologies

FAULT MAKING CONTACTS

and customer requirements.

AUTOMATIC SECTIONALISING

STC AND EARTH FAULT SENSORS

25kV Substation Disconnector

From 11kV to 145kV

Substation Disconnectors type DSB

LBH

Load Break Head

FMH

Fault Make Head

EB

Earth Blades

EB
Bus Transfer
Duty
IEC601128
EB
Bus Transfer
Duty
IEC601128

In the UK, our major customers include:

SERVO CONTROL UNIT

PI Remote Terminal Units features:

CPU
Protocol
Processor
DNP3

Local Control

Analogue
Interface

CURRENT USING ANALOGUE INPUTS. MAXIMUM OF

8 A C IN P U T S U SIN G VT S A N D C T S

Control
Logic

INFRALEC
24SEVEN
MANWEB

Actuator

Sensors
Volts
Current
Earth
Current

YORKSHIRE ELECTRICITY
EAST MIDLANDS ELECTRICITY

3 P H A SE MON IT OR IN G OF IN P U T VOLT A G E AND

1 6 ISOLA T E D D IG IT A L IN P U T S ( E XPA N D IB LE )

NORTHERN ELECTRICITY
NORTHERN IRELAND ELECTRICITY
SCOTTISH POWER

8 D IG IT A L C ON T R OL OU T P U T S ( E XPA N D IB LE)

Manual
Override
Battery
Battery Charger

AC Input VT
LV Supply
Solar

SEEBOARD
SCOTTISH & SOUTHERN ENERGY

PROTOCOL - DNP3.0 AS STANDARD - OTHER PROTOCOLS

ON R E QU E ST

GPU POWER

A global network

2 4 V B A T T E R Y FOR OP E R A T ION U N D E R P OWER

FA ILU R E C ON D IT ION S

Remote Control and Automation

Operating mechanisms range from simple manual mechanisms
through spring assisted mechanisms to fully automated servo

BRILLIANT SOLUTIONS

Comms
Radio
GSM
PSTN
Direct

utilities uk

ENGINEERING

Remote Control and Automation

control mechanisms for use in remote and automatic control.

With the addition of the Power Isolators (PI) 'Remote Terminal
Unit' and servo mechanism, disconnectors can be fully remotely
controlled and linked into substation SCADA control systems.
The PI RTU has been indeed specially designed as a
cost-effective solution to satisfy Utilities 'latest system
supervisory and control requirements'. With DNP3 protocol
as 'standard', the microcomputer controlled RTU offers
sophisticated and flexible monitoring and control functions,

export worldwide

Currently exporting to more than 50 countries.

B A T T E R Y C ON D IT ION MON IT OR

Delivering products worldwide:

MV and HV disconnectors

from fault detection and indication to communication protocol

MV and HV connectors

management through to current and voltage monitoring and

Over the past three decades LUCY Switchgear

sectionalising capability, enabling the most demanding user

MV ring main units

FLE XIB LE IN T E R FA C E - R A D IO, R S2 3 2 , G SM, PSTN

CLP Hong Kong
LOC A L / R E MOT E OP E R A T ION

has become a truly international company with

requirement to be addressed.

HV metering units

MEW Kuwait
MEW Oman

LV transformer cabinets

sites in the UK, the Middle East, South Africa,

ADWEA Abu Dhabi

BEC Bahamas

The PI SCADA control system allows a network of overhead or ground mounted switches to

Package substations

India and the Mediterranean.

be remotely controlled and monitored using a variety of possible communication methods

LV distribution pillars

(Radio, Packet Networks, GSM, PSTN). The PI SCADA software (which runs on a standard PC)

CEA Mauritius
LV substation fuseboards

GECOL Libya
ECG Ghana

is a DNP Master station and gives the system engineer the ability to quickly access the condition
of the network after faults and to reconfigure the network in order to restore supplies.

Multi service pillars

KPLC Kenya

Automation
In addition to our fully remotely controlled switches, we have developed simple and
intelligent automatic switches requiring minimal installation works and low maintenance:

NEPA Nigeria

Multi service distribution boards

SESCO Sarawak

Heavy duty cutouts

UEB Uganda
Domestic service cutouts

TNB Malaysia
POWERGRID Singapore

Sectionaliser in conjunction with recloser: consisting of an onload Air Break Switch

PI SCADA gives the following main features:

N ETW O RK M O N I TO RI N G , VO L TA G E, CU RREN T, K VA ,

Street lighting cutouts

SCECO Saudi

PO W ER F A CTO R, PH A S E A N G L E

Pole lighting cutouts

disconnector with solenoid operated, spring assisted opening mechanism. This switch

FA U L T M O N I TO RI N G EF I , F PI
ABC service boxes

senses earth faults and/or 'overload' STC current and will open automatically in the
'dead time' of the PMR. This can be adjustable for the number of fault pulses.

Connector boxes

REM O TE CO N TRO L O F S W I TCH G EA R

(RA PI D S ECTI O N A L I S I N G )

Fuse links

Automatic drop out fuse switch: Such a device is similar to the sectionaliser but is both
more simple and self powered. The typical application is a spur feeder rather than

V I S U A L D I S PL A Y O F N ETW O RK S TATU S

Weatherproof housings

main line sectionaliser, employing a three phase switch to ensure that no phase

Earth fault indicators

A L A RM M O N I TO RI N G A N D CO N F I G U RA TI O N

imbalance or ferro-resonance results.

REMOTE CONTROL
AND AUTOMATION

Open point: Utilising voltage sensing insulators and with motorised operating mechanism,
a standard switch can become an automatic open point.

Overhead line equipment

Power Isolators Office

Unit 14 Thorpe Lane

MV and HV disconnectors with fully integrated automation solutions

Thorpe Way Industrial Estate

RTU, Remote
Terminal Unit

Banbury OX16 4UT United Kingdom

telephone +44 (0)1295 270448
fax +44 (0)1295 270446
email Power.Isolators@wlucy.co.uk
internet http://www.lucyswitchgear.com
LS 00001 OHL 012001

A division of W. Lucy & Co Ltd

Fully Automated
Switch

In the UK, our major customers include:

SERVO CONTROL UNIT

PI Remote Terminal Units features:

CPU
Protocol
Processor
DNP3

Local Control

Analogue
Interface

CURRENT USING ANALOGUE INPUTS. MAXIMUM OF

8 A C IN P U T S U SIN G VT S A N D C T S

Control
Logic

INFRALEC
24SEVEN
MANWEB

Actuator

Sensors
Volts
Current
Earth
Current

YORKSHIRE ELECTRICITY
EAST MIDLANDS ELECTRICITY

3 P H A SE MON IT OR IN G OF IN P U T VOLT A G E AND

1 6 ISOLA T E D D IG IT A L IN P U T S ( E XPA N D IB LE )

NORTHERN ELECTRICITY
NORTHERN IRELAND ELECTRICITY
SCOTTISH POWER

8 D IG IT A L C ON T R OL OU T P U T S ( E XPA N D IB LE)

Manual
Override
Battery
Battery Charger

AC Input VT
LV Supply
Solar

SEEBOARD
SCOTTISH & SOUTHERN ENERGY

PROTOCOL - DNP3.0 AS STANDARD - OTHER PROTOCOLS

ON R E QU E ST

GPU POWER

A global network

2 4 V B A T T E R Y FOR OP E R A T ION U N D E R P OWER

FA ILU R E C ON D IT ION S

Remote Control and Automation

Operating mechanisms range from simple manual mechanisms
through spring assisted mechanisms to fully automated servo

BRILLIANT SOLUTIONS

Comms
Radio
GSM
PSTN
Direct

utilities uk

ENGINEERING

Remote Control and Automation

control mechanisms for use in remote and automatic control.

With the addition of the Power Isolators (PI) 'Remote Terminal
Unit' and servo mechanism, disconnectors can be fully remotely
controlled and linked into substation SCADA control systems.
The PI RTU has been indeed specially designed as a
cost-effective solution to satisfy Utilities 'latest system
supervisory and control requirements'. With DNP3 protocol
as 'standard', the microcomputer controlled RTU offers
sophisticated and flexible monitoring and control functions,

export worldwide

Currently exporting to more than 50 countries.

B A T T E R Y C ON D IT ION MON IT OR

Delivering products worldwide:

MV and HV disconnectors

from fault detection and indication to communication protocol

MV and HV connectors

management through to current and voltage monitoring and

Over the past three decades LUCY Switchgear

sectionalising capability, enabling the most demanding user

MV ring main units

FLE XIB LE IN T E R FA C E - R A D IO, R S2 3 2 , G SM, PSTN

CLP Hong Kong
LOC A L / R E MOT E OP E R A T ION

has become a truly international company with

requirement to be addressed.

HV metering units

MEW Kuwait
MEW Oman

LV transformer cabinets

sites in the UK, the Middle East, South Africa,

ADWEA Abu Dhabi

BEC Bahamas

The PI SCADA control system allows a network of overhead or ground mounted switches to

Package substations

India and the Mediterranean.

be remotely controlled and monitored using a variety of possible communication methods

LV distribution pillars

(Radio, Packet Networks, GSM, PSTN). The PI SCADA software (which runs on a standard PC)

CEA Mauritius
LV substation fuseboards

GECOL Libya
ECG Ghana

is a DNP Master station and gives the system engineer the ability to quickly access the condition
of the network after faults and to reconfigure the network in order to restore supplies.

Multi service pillars

KPLC Kenya

Automation
In addition to our fully remotely controlled switches, we have developed simple and
intelligent automatic switches requiring minimal installation works and low maintenance:

NEPA Nigeria

Multi service distribution boards

SESCO Sarawak

Heavy duty cutouts

UEB Uganda
Domestic service cutouts

TNB Malaysia
POWERGRID Singapore

Sectionaliser in conjunction with recloser: consisting of an onload Air Break Switch

PI SCADA gives the following main features:

N ETW O RK M O N I TO RI N G , VO L TA G E, CU RREN T, K VA ,

Street lighting cutouts

SCECO Saudi

PO W ER F A CTO R, PH A S E A N G L E

Pole lighting cutouts

disconnector with solenoid operated, spring assisted opening mechanism. This switch

FA U L T M O N I TO RI N G EF I , F PI
ABC service boxes

senses earth faults and/or 'overload' STC current and will open automatically in the
'dead time' of the PMR. This can be adjustable for the number of fault pulses.

Connector boxes

REM O TE CO N TRO L O F S W I TCH G EA R

(RA PI D S ECTI O N A L I S I N G )

Fuse links

Automatic drop out fuse switch: Such a device is similar to the sectionaliser but is both
more simple and self powered. The typical application is a spur feeder rather than

V I S U A L D I S PL A Y O F N ETW O RK S TATU S

Weatherproof housings

main line sectionaliser, employing a three phase switch to ensure that no phase

Earth fault indicators

A L A RM M O N I TO RI N G A N D CO N F I G U RA TI O N

imbalance or ferro-resonance results.

REMOTE CONTROL
AND AUTOMATION

Open point: Utilising voltage sensing insulators and with motorised operating mechanism,
a standard switch can become an automatic open point.

Overhead line equipment

Power Isolators Office

Unit 14 Thorpe Lane

MV and HV disconnectors with fully integrated automation solutions

Thorpe Way Industrial Estate

RTU, Remote
Terminal Unit

Banbury OX16 4UT United Kingdom

telephone +44 (0)1295 270448
fax +44 (0)1295 270446
email Power.Isolators@wlucy.co.uk
internet http://www.lucyswitchgear.com
LS 00001 OHL 012001

A division of W. Lucy & Co Ltd

Fully Automated
Switch