Efficient Company Switch Design
The amount of power available for lighting and audio often allows the installation of multiple Company Switches. A mix of 400A., 200A. and 100A. switches is common practice. In many cases these are placed at various locations around a stage for practical reasons. However, it is also common to mount several Company Switches adjacent to each other in a large matrix of enclosures. Each unit must be installed independently, requiring a conduit run and mounting labor for each switch.
Union Connector has developed a cost-saving and space efficient alternative to separate Company Switches.
The Company Switch with Multiple Breakers has a single enclosure with two or more breakers that provide a disconnecting means for multiple sets of outlets. Installation is simpler, requiring only a single conduit run, and one enclosure to mount on the wall. Installation is less expensive and if the unit includes a Main breaker, it can reduce the cost of upstream panelboards.
Custom units can include features such as Isolated Ground, custom color/finish, recessed mounting, etc. For assistance in specifying or designing this type of Multiple Breaker Company Switch, contact one of our factory application engineers.
Multiple Breaker Company Switch with
Main Bus and Receptacles – Type 1
This is the simplest multi-breaker Company Switch design. It is a UL Listed unit with a Main Bus that feeds multiple breakers protecting UL Listed receptacles.
The receptacles can be a Series 16 Cam, SafeCam®, Posi-Lok™, Pin & Sleeve or any mixture of these. Phase indicator lights are provided for each branch circuit receptacle(s).
Multiple Breaker Company Switch with
Main Bus, Receptacles and Connection Chamber – Type 1
This is multi-breaker Company Switch design is UL Listed, with a Main Bus that feeds multiple breakers that protect both UL Listed receptacles and connection chambers designed for direct tie-in of bare-ended cable. The receptacles can be a Series 16 Cam, SafeCam®, Posi-Lok™, Pin & Sleeve or any mixture of these.
The connection chambers are accessed via a door that is electrically interlocked with the associated breaker. Opening the connection chamber door trips the associated breaker, allowing qualified personnel to tie-in without fear of electrocution. Phase indicator lights are provided for each branch circuit.
Multiple Breaker Company Switch with
Main Breaker and Receptacles – Type 1
This multi-breaker Company Switch design is a UL Listed unit with a Main Breaker that feeds multiple branch breakers protecting UL Listed receptacles.
The receptacles can be a Series 16 Cam, SafeCam®, Posi-Lok™, Pin & Sleeve or any mixture of these. Phase indicator lights are provided for each branch circuit receptacle(s).
Multiple Breaker Company Switch with
Main Breaker, Receptacles and Connection Chamber – Type 1
This is multi-breaker Company Switch design is UL Listed, with a Main Breaker that feeds multiple breakers that protect both UL Listed receptacles and connection chambers designed for direct tie-in of bare-ended cable. The receptacles can be a Series 16 Cam, SafeCam®, Posi-Lok™, Pin & Sleeve or any mixture of these.
The connection chambers are accessed via a door that is electrically interlocked with the associated breaker. Opening the connection chamber door trips the associated breaker, allowing qualified personnel to tie-in without fear of electrocution. Phase indicator lights are provided for each branch circuit.