ABB NeoGear 4-pole switchgear

The ABB NeoGear 4-pole switchgear offers real-time condition monitoring and predictive maintenance.

Its design eliminates hazardous exposure to live parts. The company says it uses 92% fewer busbar components than traditional switchgear and, with 90% fewer electrical joints, improves switchgear availability.

The arc ignition protected zone is designed to keep maintenance personnel safe when performing routine works and repairs, while also reducing the risk of arcs caused by mechanical failures — one of the most serious safety risks that switchgear operators encounter.

The switchgear offers a reduced physical footprint of up to 25% compared to equivalent switchgear technologies, according to the company. Within this compact footprint, it also achieves energy efficiency of up to 20% due to reduced heat dissipation.

The 4-pole version, as well as the upcoming 690 V version, is suitable for numerous market segments and industries, including utilities, infrastructure, data centres, infrastructure and lighting. The solution offers connectivity capabilities for data analytics and data communication, making it a suitable low-voltage switchgear option for facilities working towards achieving Industry 4.0 standards.

The expanded digital capabilities include real-time condition monitoring and predictive maintenance, remote assistance, fault and solutions diagnostics, and data analytics for Industry 4.0. Furthermore, ABB Ability condition monitoring for electrical systems (CMES) is included to help users gain additional operational efficiencies.