l CIRCUIT BREAKERS

RPH3
Point-on-wave synchronism relays

Optimising the closing/opening of a circuit breaker is vital when switching because random switching can
result in high transient overvoltages and/or high inrush currents. These transients generate stresses on all
substation and network equipment, leading to power quality degradation, accelerated ageing and
increased flashover risk.

The RPH3, associated with Alstom Grid circuit breakers, provides a reliable, advanced way to reduce these switching transients to acceptable levels.
Serving as a control unit, it delays the switching order – phase by phase – until the pre-defined switching time (depending on current/voltage
network instantaneous characteristics), reducing switching transients to the minimum. The RPH3 is a particularly important element when
switching large transformers, shunt reactors, capacitors and uncompensated lines.

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RPH3 breaker monitoring RPH3 recording and time tagging

• temperature • time tagging with embedded RTC
• coil voltage • records analog values of current
• aging (adaptive control) and voltage
• hydraulic pressure • complete curves: transient recorder
• idle time function
• dedicated HMI running via embedded
internet browser

Reduced dimensions Circuit breaker time compensation

• Compact 19" single housing for rack or wall mounting The RPH3 is the optimised solution to adapt
• Easy integration in the relay or control chamber the compensation of circuit breaker
switching time by taking into account all
the external influences.
High reliability
A diagnosis of each operation is made via
• No moving parts for high reliability
measurement of actual circuit breaker
• Permanent monitoring of circuit breaker parameters allows behavioural anticipation
switching times. The compensation of circuit
following breaker operation.
breaker times is performed with
temperature, control voltage, hydraulic
User-friendly interface
pressure, idle time and circuit breaker aging.
• All necessary data is displayed on your computer screen via Intranet / Internet or with plug-
and-play without specific software
Easy traceability
• Remote access possible
Transient recorder functions: during
• Configuration via embedded Human Machine Interface using standard internet browser
operation, current and voltage signals are
fully recorded.

Alstom Grid Worldwide Contact Centre

www.alstom.com/grid/contactcentre/
Tel: +44 (0) 1785 250 070
www.alstom.com