By permitting the automatic racking of the circuit breaker from a remote location, the CBS ArcSafe remote racking systems move service personal outside the arc flash protection boundary, increasing safety from arc flash hazards and thus reducing the need for a full-body arc flash hazard suit. When used in conjunction with the CBS ArcSafe remote switch operator, the user can also operate, trip, and close release the circuit breaker from a safe distance.

The unique design of the CBS ArcSafe universal remote racking system with its specially manufactured drive shafts and couplings enable the system to be used with numerous different types of circuit breakers produced by the major switchgear manufacturers.

It can be used with drawout types of air, SF6 and vacuum circuit breakers that have either a horizontal or vertical racking operation.

There are 2 styles of the CBS ArcSafe remote racking system:

• Model RRS-1, which is used with circuit breakers that require a jack screw type mechanism for insertion and removal
• Model RRS-2, which is used with circuit breakers that use non-rotary methods to install and remove the breaker; and thus require an extraction type mechanism for insertion and removal

The CBS ArcSafe universal remote racking systems can accommodate a wide variety of low and medium voltage circuit breaker types from different manufacturers.

The following lists are not all-inclusive. Please contact us if your breaker type(s) are not shown.

Model RRS-1 jack screw type mechanism for medium voltage circuit breakers

• GE - General Electric medium voltage circuit breakers - all models and types including MagneBlast AM, AMH and PowerVac VB
• Westinghouse medium voltage circuit breakers - all models and types including DH,DHP,VCP, VCPW
• Cutler Hammer Eaton medium voltage circuit breakers - all models and types of VCPW
• Federal Pacific medium voltage circuit breakers - all models and types of DST
• ITE - Gould - ABB medium voltage circuit breakers - all models and types including HV,VHK, HK
• Siemens medium voltage circuit breakers - 3AF and GMI
• Powell medium voltage circuit breakers - all models and types
• Square-D Type VAD and Type VR vacuum circuit breakers

Model RRS-1 jack screw type for low voltage circuit breakers

• GE - General Electric low voltage circuit breakers - all models and types of AKR and AK-2A and AK-3A
• Westinghouse low voltage circuit breakers - all models and types of DS
• Cutler Hammer Eaton low voltage circuit breakers - all models and types of DS, DS II
• Federal Pacific low voltage circuit breakers - all models and types of FP, FM
• ITE - Gould - ABB low voltage circuit breakers - all models and types Including K Line, LK, MB
• Siemens low voltage circuit breakers - all models and types of LA, RL, WL
• Square D DS and Masterpact NW circuit breakers

Model RRS-2 extraction type for low voltage and medium voltage circuit breakers

• Westinghouse circuit breakers: DA, DB, DK
• Siemens - Allis circuit breakers: MA, MC, FA, FB, FC, FCV, FSV, MSV
• GE - General Electric circuit breakers: AK-1, AK-2, AL 30, AL 50, AE
• Federal Pacific - Pioneer circuit breakers: DSTII
• Square D DSE switchgear

Here's a summary of the primary benefits of the CBS ArcSafe Remote Racking System:

• Compatible with low and medium voltage circuit breakers produced by all the major switchgear manufacturers
• Accommodates horizontal and vertical racking air, SF6 and vacuum circuit breakers
• No modifications to the switchgear or circuit breaker are required
• Remote operation places operator outside the arc flash protection boundary
• Reduces the need for a full-body arc flash hazard suit
• Height and angle of the drive is easily adjusted
• Quick release drive shafts and couplings simplify setup
• Over-racking protection is provided
• Battery operated with built-in charger
• AC over DC intelligent power system insures adequate power system is available to complete any racking operation
• Hand-truck design provides easy mobility