DC disconnect switch

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Mersen is providing compact, safe and reliable on board knife switch. Mersen is providing compact, safe and reliable on board knife switch. These devices offer high performances and robustness for heavy duty requirements with very limited maintenance and whole life of the train. This device answers to applications under 600VDC. Our standard Knife Switch range is rigorously engineered to meet your technical specifications in different configurations. Mersen has a switch solution that will meet your unique needs. Uses of Knife Switch Mersen Knife Switches are designed to be very compact and light with a modular and flexible design to meet your electrical circuit configuration. They are operated manually with of an isolated handle. They are designed to withstand up to 25.000 cycles (open-close) To guarantee this efficiency, Mersen is testing them internally and with external partners. Customized to your need The knife switch can operate under 600VDC and 800 Amp. NEMA 4 They are build with a modular and flexible conception where you can choose: • The entries and exists • The current value • Locking device for security (by key or padlocks) • The quantity of micro switches per position Then you get your customized devices adapted to your technical environments. Current value The Knife Switch current value is up to 1,200Amp.   Number of poles and positions (modular conception) The configuration is 1 pole - 4 positions • Propulsion position • Auxilaries position • Open • Power collector position Modular design  You can customized your device by choosing the following characteristics and functions: • Entries and exits