G&W Electric is revolutionizing the high voltage market with the world's first high-voltage (72.5kV) pole top recloser that provides reliable overcurrent protection on sub-transmission lines without the cost of a substation.
Viper®-HV
Reliable, Resilient, Revolutionary
G&W Electric’s Viper-HV 72.5KV recloser is designed to provide overcurrent protection through fault isolation and automatic restoration for temporary faults on overhead sub-transmission lines.
Innovative 3-in-1 Device. This revolutionary solution incorporates reclosing technology, current transformers, and voltage sensors in a single space-saving design.
Automation Ready. Simplifying conversion for any future requirements, the Viper-HV provides faster fault isolation, restoration, and reconfiguration capability.
- Design Flexibility. With modular and flexible mounting configurations and different relay options, it provides additional savings by not having a foundation in a fenced substation and control house.
Features & Benefits
Maintenance Free Eliminate routine maintenance and improve personnel safety because the Viper-HV requires no oil or gas.
Enhanced Reliability Current carrying is path protected from the environment with magnetic actuator connected to vacuum bottle, so no gears or motors are impacted by outside elements.
- Compact 3-in-1 Device Features a recloser, CTs, and Voltage Sensors in a single space-saving design.
Automation Ready Simplifies conversion for any future requirements; provides faster fault isolation, restoration and reconfiguration capability.
Pole Top Design Gain more design flexibility and cost savings by eliminating foundation in fenced substation and control house.
- Configuration Flexibility Adapts to the pole construction and relay selection that best matches your requirements with modular and flexible mounting configurations and different relay options.
Operator Safety Vacuum interrupter and all energized parts are sealed within field-proven solid-dielectric insulation, providing optimum operator safety and protection to prevent exposure to environment and wildlife.
Plug-and-Play Installation Includes protection relay in an outdoor control with connectorized control cable on both ends.
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The Viper-HV recloser offers a variety of configurations and can be customized with optional accessories to meet the needs of your application. Select your options to build the design that best suits your specific needs.
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