News | September 9, 2015

ABB Enhances Recloser Offering With Multiple Controller Options, Greater Flexibility

ABB reclosers meet stringent performance requirements with improved efficiency and high accuracy sensors, keeping electronics out of the recloser cabinet. The SEL-651R control cabinet option broadens the ABB recloser product offering.

As part of its continuously evolving product offering, ABB, the leading power and automation technology company, recently announced a new multiple controller offering for the ABB recloser product line, including the PCD, RER620 and SEL-651R controllers.

ABB reclosers have a long history of proven field performance with more than 15 years of installations worldwide. The ABB recloser offering continues to integrate innovative and unique technologies, enabling customers to meet their performance requirements and the growing sophistication of power distribution systems.

ABB’s product line keeps electronics out of the recloser cabinet and includes embedded sensors that maintain their high accuracy over wide ranging environmental conditions and. By pairing ABB’s recloser cabinet with controllers from multiple manufacturers, customers will be able to implement the most reliable recloser available with their controller of choice.

“We recognize that our diverse customer base has a wide range of system needs,” said Steve Gallo, Vice President and General Manager of ABB’s Medium Voltage Apparatus Products. “The benefits of our new and continuously evolving recloser offerings will enable us to better supply the operational benefits that our customers are seeking. With the broadest product offering and ratings available, multiple mounting options, and numerous compatible controllers, ABB reclosers can truly accommodate any application.”

To determine how ABB reclosers can fulfill customer requirements, please visit the ABB reclosers webpage at http://new.abb.com/medium-voltage/apparatus/reclosers.

About ABB
ABB is a leader in power and automation technologies that enable utility and industry customers to improve performance while lowering environmental impact. The ABB Group of companies operates in around 100 countries and employs about 140,000 people. The company's North American operations, headquartered in Cary, North Carolina, employ about 27,000 people in multiple manufacturing, service, engineering and other major facilities. For more information, visit www.abb.com.

Source: ABB