CURRENT MANAGEMENT DEVICE

摘要

A current management device (5) includes a circuit breaker (13) connected to a coupling assembly (14) that connects terminals of a fuse unit to the circuit breaker. The coupling assembly includes a fuse (15), or connecting bar, which can be removably supported within the coupling assembly and provides an electrical path for current flow through the coupling assembly and circuit breaker. The circuit breaker is connected to a remote SCADA system which allows for remote operation of the device. As the switching device can be operated remotely, the current management device of the present invention therefore provides a remotely operated device that can be installed in the space of a conventional fuse. This reduces supply management time as it can be reset remotely. The provision of a fuse in series increases high current breaking capability. The current management device can be permanently installed or can be installed for a short period of time to assist in maintain supplies until a fault is located. Down time is minimised in a conventionally managed network and facilitates migration to a smart network, and there is increased operator safety through manually independent and/or remote switching. In addition, it can be installed on a selective basis in existing or new equipment.