Overhead Faulted Circiut Indicator (up to 69kV)
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The Fisher Pierce Series 1548 fault indicator is a single phase overhead device used to assist in locating distribution faults. The 1548 can be used for locating permanent or temporary fault events. Options are available to incorporate a low power, unlicensed transmitter for wireless fault indicator status.
When the faulted circuit indicator is activated by fault current, an encoded message is transmitted periodically to a hand held receiver. Remote Terminal Unit (RTU) receiver or Fisher Pierce SmartLink RTU.
Standard features include a replaceable lithium battery and improved C-Clamp hotstick mount with automatic torque limiting which guarantees proper mounting on conductors. The 1548 FCI incorporates choices of LED, radio, flag, or strobe light indication, fixed, inrush or adaptive trip circuit logic and both time and current reset options. The 1548 FCI is SmartLink™ ready for SCADA applications.
- Replaceable Long-Life Lithium Battery (flag excluded)
- Hot Stick Mount (torque controlled)
- UV-Stable High Impact Plastic
- Viewable Indication From 360 degrees (strobe or LED)
- Reliable Operation in all Weather Conditions
- Adaptive or Standard Current Trip with Logic Inrush Restraint Options
- Adaptive Trip Logic Eliminates Need for Trip Rating Selection
- Load Current and/or Time Reset of Indicator
- Manual Trip and Reset Using Magnet Reset Tool
Options and Accessories: - Instantaneous recloser coordination for temporary fault detection. Main feeder 8 Amp minimum load applications.
- Backfeed Restraint utilizing a delay trip scheme which requires that the protective device allows 2 cycles minimum of fault current let through before closing.
