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Swan-Electric 32A Isolator 2P

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Datasheet – Isolator

What is a MCB – Isolator

An isolator is a mechanical switch that is used to disconnect a part of an electrical circuit from the rest of the system.
They are used to isolate a part of an electrical circuit for maintenance, repair, or safety purposes.
Isolators are typically used in low-voltage applications, such as in homes, buildings, and industrial facilities.
They do not provide any protection against overloads or short circuits.
Isolators are manually operated and require a person to physically disconnect and reconnect the circuit.
They are typically less expensive than circuit breakers.
An isolator is sometimes called a disconnector.
This is a switching component that operates only under off-load conditions i.e., it can only be operated when there is no current passing through the circuit.
This switching device is usually used to disconnect a section of the electrical equipment from current.
It is used when inspection, maintenance, or repairs are to be done; it is a grounding disconnect switch that protects the technician and switchgear from inadvertent operation.
They also prevent circuit hardware damage by reducing short circuits and overcurrent, as well as by enabling prompt maintenance.
Isolators work by separating part of a circuit. An isolator restricts the DC signals and permits the AC signals to flow.
One important factor to note before operating an isolator is that it’s an off-load switch.
It does not have a built-in arc suppression system, so you have to ensure that the current passing through the circuit is zero. This is for safety purposes.

Function

An isolator’s major function is to cut out a section of the electrical system that has faults, so that it will be safe to repair.
This is also done for inspection and servicing purposes.
While a circuit breaker, on the other hand, is like an Automatic Circuit Breaker (ACB).
If there’s a fault, it cuts off the entire system.

Construction

An isolator is a simple mechanical switch; it does not have an arc extinguishing system.
While a circuit breaker is a single box that’s composed of an electromechanical switch and a relay; it has an arc extinguishing system.

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