G&W 1-3-1 Viper®-HV Recloser

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Viper®-HV Recloser

G&W Electric’s Viper-HV 72.5KV recloser is designed to provide overcurrent protection through fault isolation and automatic restoration for temporary faults on overhead sub-transmission lines.

Innovative 3-in-1 Device. This revolutionary solution incorporates reclosing technology, current transformers, and voltage sensors in a single space-saving design.
Automation Ready. Simplifying conversion for any future requirements, the Viper-HV provides faster fault isolation, restoration, and reconfiguration capability.
Design Flexibility. With modular and flexible mounting configurations and different relay options, it provides additional savings by not having a foundation in a fenced substation and control house.

Features and Benefits

Maintenance Free Eliminate routine maintenance and improve personnel safety because the Viper-HV requires no oil or gas.

Enhanced Reliability Current carrying is path protected from the environment with magnetic actuator connected to vacuum bottle, so no gears or motors are impacted by outside elements.

Compact 3-in-1 Device Features a recloser, CTs, and Voltage Sensors in a single space-saving design.

Automation Ready Simplifies conversion for any future requirements; provides faster fault isolation, restoration and reconfiguration capability.

Pole Top Design Gain more design flexibility and cost savings by eliminating foundation in fenced substation and control house.

Configuration Flexibility Adapts to the pole construction and relay selection that best matches your requirements with modular and flexible mounting configurations and different relay options.

Operator Safety Vacuum interrupter and all energized parts are sealed within field-proven solid-dielectric insulation, providing optimum operator safety and protection to prevent exposure to environment and wildlife.

Plug-and-Play Installation Includes protection relay in an outdoor control with connectorized control cable on both ends.

Configurations

Viper-HV offers a variety of configurations.

Rating Chart

Voltage Class	72.5kV
Continuous Current	1200A & 2000A
Interrupting Current	31.5kA
Short-Circuit Making	80kA pk
Short-Time Withstand	3 seconds
BIL	350kV
Mechanical Endurance	10,000