Loadbreak "C" Connector

Eaton's Cooper Power series Cleer loadbreak connector system is a 600 A loadbreak device rated for operation on 15 and 25 kV class systems. It is used to provide a visible break and visible ground on 600 A network and distribution systems without having to remove 600 A terminations and move heavy cable. The Cleer loadbreak connector system is fully shielded, submersible and meets the applicable requirements of IEEE Std 386-2006 standard - "Separable Insulated Connector Systems". Many configurations are possible with this connector system. Under normal operating conditions, the current path is through one of the 600 A loadbreak/deadbreak 2-position junctions (DLJ6_ ), through the 600 A loadbreak "C" (LCN) connector and through the second 600 A loadbreak/ deadbreak junction. When isolating underground cable, with the system energized or de-energized, with or without rated load current, with the use of a clampstick, the LCN connector can be removed. A 600 A loadbreak protective cap (LPC6 _) can then be installed on the two exposed loadbreak interfaces. All bushings of the connector system are then insulated and deadfront. If a 600 A termination with a 200 A reducing tap plug is used on the IEEE Std 386-2006 standard 600 A 15/25 kV deadbreak interfaces of the junction, a grounding elbow can be installed, providing a visible ground. It is then safe to perform work on the underground cable. Once an underground circuit is sectionalized, for maximum safety, a visible break and visible ground must be achieved prior to performing any repair or maintenance. Distribution feeders can easily retrofit the Cleer loadbreak connector system into 600 A applications, allowing operators confidence when working on a piece of underground equipment or cable as they can clearly see the open circuit. Cleer loadbreak connectors allow the operator to safely pull the loadbreak interface while the system is energized to sectionalize the system into smaller segments to prevent taking longer outages. The Cleer 600 A loadbreak connector makes this easy: