Wind Power Solutions

We Deliver Wind Power

Reliability and Efficiency Wind Power Solutions
• Molded Vacuum Fault Interrupters (MVI)
• 600A Elbows with Test Point

• Compression Lugs
• Copper C-Tap, H-Tap Connectors
• Flexible-Braid Connectors
• Substation Connectors up to 500kV
• Transformer Connectors

• JMVI Vac-Rupter Interrupter Attachments

• RF-2 Switches
• UVI Universal Vac-Rupter Interrupter Attachments
• Varmaster VBM Switching Systems
• VBU Switching Systems

• AC100 AutoCap™ Programmable Capacitor Control

• 4400 AutoCap™ Adaptive Capacitor Control and Recorder
• 4500 AutoCap™ Adaptive Capacitor Control and Recorder

• Trans-Guard® OS Shorty Fuses

Thomas & Betts utility products enhance the energy efficiency
• Trans-Guard® EXT Current-Limiting Backup Fuses
and reliability of the wind farm power delivery systems. Our
trusted brands continue to evolve to meet the changing needs • Trans-Guard® EX Current-Limiting Capacitor Bank Fuses
of our customers.

Elastimold products have been a leader in underground power For ordering information, contact your Thomas & Betts Representative. Make Energy
distribution for over four decades. Our solid dielectric switchgear
and pre-molded connector products connect and protect the
Renewable
wind farm distribution system, from the tower to the substation. and Reliable!
Hi-Tech fuses provide overcurrent protection for underground
transformers throughout the wind farm. At the substations we
bring the experience of Joslyn Hi-Voltage capacitor switches Thomas & Betts Corporation
and Homac connectors, which have been the top choice of
Utility Group
8155 T&B Blvd.
utilities for over 50 years.
Memphis, TN 38125
P: 800.326.5282
utility.tnb.com
F: 800.888.0690

©2009 Thomas & Betts Corporation. All rights reserved. Printed in the USA. 4/09/3M PB-WND-0409
Reliable Thomas & Betts Products for Clean, Green, Power-Generation.
Thomas & Betts makes all the products that connect and protect a wind farm and its power
distribution system. What’s more, our solutions improve reliability, power quality and the environment.

Bring peak performance to your wind energy project — with Thomas & Betts.
Elastimold® MVI Molded Joslyn Hi-Voltage™ Varmaster VBM Switching Joslyn Hi-Voltage™ VBU
Vacuum Fault Interrupters Systems Switching Systems
• Make, carry and automatically interrupt • VBM switches are • Sealed, immune to ice and contamination
currents through 25kA symmetrical breaker-class devices and designed to withstand system voltage

• Combines vacuum interrupters, employing vacuum continuously in the open position

Homac Flexible-Braided Connectors
®
programmable electronic self-powered interruption for load • Ideal for capacitor switching at 115kV or 230kV
• Top-quality connectors made of tinned flexible CU braid controls and EPDM rubber insulation for breaking and solid dielectric
• Change their voltage rating just by adding or
and seamless CU ferrules compact protection inside the tower Joslyte insulation around
subtracting vacuum contact modules
the vacuum bottle
• Custom-designed for special applications • Combines the MVI with current-limiting • ZVC Control closes three switch poles
fuses to improve high-fault protection • Offer high reliability, safe inter-
independently, synchronized with the occurrence
ruption with no external arcing
Homac ® of zero voltage in each phase
• Zero-voltage closing control mitigates the system overvoltages
Transformer Wind Farm
and high inrush currents to prevent equipment damage and
Connectors
stress on capacitors
• Spade or stud
mounted

• Rated for copper and Joslyn Hi-Voltage™ Series RF-2 Switches Joslyn Hi-Voltage™ Series JMVI
aluminum conductors • Rugged vertical-break air disconnect switches Vac-Rupter Interrupter Attachments
for all-weather operation • Forms an interrupter assembly with one or more of
• Connections up to
these vacuum interrupter modules connected in series
1000kcmil • The switch blade provides efficient
and install it on a disconnect switch to provide load
ice-breaking action and contact
switching capability
surface wiping
Elastimold 600A Elbows
®
• Includes all mounting hardware for fast and
• Run cooler and suffer less
• Connect equipment and cable easy installation on most vertical-break
oxidation and corrosion
on primary feeder and disconnect switches
than other switches
network circuits
• Available with Joslyn Hi-Voltage™ Series RF-2
• Available in voltage ratings of
• Accommodate large switches to provide a complete load interrupter
15kV to 230kV for currents of 600A to 3,000A
conductors Substation
switch package
• Available with motor operator for reliable switching even in the
• Bolted connections and deadfront
coldest conditions
modular construction provide maximum
reliability, performance and versatility
Fisher Pierce® Joslyn Hi-Voltage™ Series UVI Universal
Capacitor Controls Vac-Rupter Interrupter
• Provide voltage, time or Attachments
temperature control with • Converts an isolating switch into
programmable override a load interrupter switch
Elastimold Metal Oxide Varistor (MOV)
®
Hi-Tech Trans-Guard OS Shorty Fuses
® ®
Homac Compression Lugs
®
Homac Copper H-Tap,
®
Homac Substation
®

Surge Arresters • Compact size enables easier • Choose from 1-, 2- or C-Tap Connectors Connectors up to 500kV • Microprocessor-based • Mounts quickly on vertical-break,
• Fully shielded for a convenient energized installation in smaller distribution 4-hole AL or CU lugs • Tap CU conductors • Welded and bolted controls feature adaptive functions side-break, double side-break, center side-
connection up to 35kV transformers to un-broken main CU, AL that allow the unit to program itself break and in-line design switches, in all
• AL lugs are dual-rated
CU conductors t-connectors, • Zero-voltage closing controls improve configurations including phase-over-phase
• Available in bushing, elbow and parking stand • Backup current-limiting fuse significantly reduces fault energy and prefilled with oxide
configurations inhibitor; CU lugs are tin • Standard compression tools and dies couplers and the power efficiency at the substation • Used for full load interruption up to 34.5kV and for reduced
• Provides 50,000 amperes symmetrical current-interrupting
plated for corrosion resistance terminals recovery voltage applications up to 230kV
• A #4 AWG ground lead tethered to the jacket capability • Full-length tab for easy installation
withstands 10,000A for 10 cycles without fusing • Welded and bolted
• Voltage rating of 38kV
and maintains the housing shield ground connectors are available for extra high-
• Hi-Tech current-limiting back-up fuses and capacitor bank voltage (EHV) applications
connection in case of arrester failure
protection fuses are also available
• Designed to withstand extreme loading
Reliable Thomas & Betts Products for Clean, Green, Power-Generation.
Thomas & Betts makes all the products that connect and protect a wind farm and its power
distribution system. What’s more, our solutions improve reliability, power quality and the environment.

Bring peak performance to your wind energy project — with Thomas & Betts.
Elastimold® MVI Molded Joslyn Hi-Voltage™ Varmaster VBM Switching Joslyn Hi-Voltage™ VBU
Vacuum Fault Interrupters Systems Switching Systems
• Make, carry and automatically interrupt • VBM switches are • Sealed, immune to ice and contamination
currents through 25kA symmetrical breaker-class devices and designed to withstand system voltage

• Combines vacuum interrupters, employing vacuum continuously in the open position

Homac Flexible-Braided Connectors
®
programmable electronic self-powered interruption for load • Ideal for capacitor switching at 115kV or 230kV
• Top-quality connectors made of tinned flexible CU braid controls and EPDM rubber insulation for breaking and solid dielectric
• Change their voltage rating just by adding or
and seamless CU ferrules compact protection inside the tower Joslyte insulation around
subtracting vacuum contact modules
the vacuum bottle
• Custom-designed for special applications • Combines the MVI with current-limiting • ZVC Control closes three switch poles
fuses to improve high-fault protection • Offer high reliability, safe inter-
independently, synchronized with the occurrence
ruption with no external arcing
Homac ® of zero voltage in each phase
• Zero-voltage closing control mitigates the system overvoltages
Transformer Wind Farm
and high inrush currents to prevent equipment damage and
Connectors
stress on capacitors
• Spade or stud
mounted

• Rated for copper and Joslyn Hi-Voltage™ Series RF-2 Switches Joslyn Hi-Voltage™ Series JMVI
aluminum conductors • Rugged vertical-break air disconnect switches Vac-Rupter Interrupter Attachments
for all-weather operation • Forms an interrupter assembly with one or more of
• Connections up to
these vacuum interrupter modules connected in series
1000kcmil • The switch blade provides efficient
and install it on a disconnect switch to provide load
ice-breaking action and contact
switching capability
surface wiping
Elastimold 600A Elbows
®
• Includes all mounting hardware for fast and
• Run cooler and suffer less
• Connect equipment and cable easy installation on most vertical-break
oxidation and corrosion
on primary feeder and disconnect switches
than other switches
network circuits
• Available with Joslyn Hi-Voltage™ Series RF-2
• Available in voltage ratings of
• Accommodate large switches to provide a complete load interrupter
15kV to 230kV for currents of 600A to 3,000A
conductors Substation
switch package
• Available with motor operator for reliable switching even in the
• Bolted connections and deadfront
coldest conditions
modular construction provide maximum
reliability, performance and versatility
Fisher Pierce® Joslyn Hi-Voltage™ Series UVI Universal
Capacitor Controls Vac-Rupter Interrupter
• Provide voltage, time or Attachments
temperature control with • Converts an isolating switch into
programmable override a load interrupter switch
Elastimold Metal Oxide Varistor (MOV)
®
Hi-Tech Trans-Guard OS Shorty Fuses
® ®
Homac Compression Lugs
®
Homac Copper H-Tap,
®
Homac Substation
®

Surge Arresters • Compact size enables easier • Choose from 1-, 2- or C-Tap Connectors Connectors up to 500kV • Microprocessor-based • Mounts quickly on vertical-break,
• Fully shielded for a convenient energized installation in smaller distribution 4-hole AL or CU lugs • Tap CU conductors • Welded and bolted controls feature adaptive functions side-break, double side-break, center side-
connection up to 35kV transformers to un-broken main CU, AL that allow the unit to program itself break and in-line design switches, in all
• AL lugs are dual-rated
CU conductors t-connectors, • Zero-voltage closing controls improve configurations including phase-over-phase
• Available in bushing, elbow and parking stand • Backup current-limiting fuse significantly reduces fault energy and prefilled with oxide
configurations inhibitor; CU lugs are tin • Standard compression tools and dies couplers and the power efficiency at the substation • Used for full load interruption up to 34.5kV and for reduced
• Provides 50,000 amperes symmetrical current-interrupting
plated for corrosion resistance terminals recovery voltage applications up to 230kV
• A #4 AWG ground lead tethered to the jacket capability • Full-length tab for easy installation
withstands 10,000A for 10 cycles without fusing • Welded and bolted
• Voltage rating of 38kV
and maintains the housing shield ground connectors are available for extra high-
• Hi-Tech current-limiting back-up fuses and capacitor bank voltage (EHV) applications
connection in case of arrester failure
protection fuses are also available
• Designed to withstand extreme loading
Reliable Thomas & Betts Products for Clean, Green, Power-Generation.
Thomas & Betts makes all the products that connect and protect a wind farm and its power
distribution system. What’s more, our solutions improve reliability, power quality and the environment.

Bring peak performance to your wind energy project — with Thomas & Betts.
Elastimold® MVI Molded Joslyn Hi-Voltage™ Varmaster VBM Switching Joslyn Hi-Voltage™ VBU
Vacuum Fault Interrupters Systems Switching Systems
• Make, carry and automatically interrupt • VBM switches are • Sealed, immune to ice and contamination
currents through 25kA symmetrical breaker-class devices and designed to withstand system voltage

• Combines vacuum interrupters, employing vacuum continuously in the open position

Homac Flexible-Braided Connectors
®
programmable electronic self-powered interruption for load • Ideal for capacitor switching at 115kV or 230kV
• Top-quality connectors made of tinned flexible CU braid controls and EPDM rubber insulation for breaking and solid dielectric
• Change their voltage rating just by adding or
and seamless CU ferrules compact protection inside the tower Joslyte insulation around
subtracting vacuum contact modules
the vacuum bottle
• Custom-designed for special applications • Combines the MVI with current-limiting • ZVC Control closes three switch poles
fuses to improve high-fault protection • Offer high reliability, safe inter-
independently, synchronized with the occurrence
ruption with no external arcing
Homac ® of zero voltage in each phase
• Zero-voltage closing control mitigates the system overvoltages
Transformer Wind Farm
and high inrush currents to prevent equipment damage and
Connectors
stress on capacitors
• Spade or stud
mounted

• Rated for copper and Joslyn Hi-Voltage™ Series RF-2 Switches Joslyn Hi-Voltage™ Series JMVI
aluminum conductors • Rugged vertical-break air disconnect switches Vac-Rupter Interrupter Attachments
for all-weather operation • Forms an interrupter assembly with one or more of
• Connections up to
these vacuum interrupter modules connected in series
1000kcmil • The switch blade provides efficient
and install it on a disconnect switch to provide load
ice-breaking action and contact
switching capability
surface wiping
Elastimold 600A Elbows
®
• Includes all mounting hardware for fast and
• Run cooler and suffer less
• Connect equipment and cable easy installation on most vertical-break
oxidation and corrosion
on primary feeder and disconnect switches
than other switches
network circuits
• Available with Joslyn Hi-Voltage™ Series RF-2
• Available in voltage ratings of
• Accommodate large switches to provide a complete load interrupter
15kV to 230kV for currents of 600A to 3,000A
conductors Substation
switch package
• Available with motor operator for reliable switching even in the
• Bolted connections and deadfront
coldest conditions
modular construction provide maximum
reliability, performance and versatility
Fisher Pierce® Joslyn Hi-Voltage™ Series UVI Universal
Capacitor Controls Vac-Rupter Interrupter
• Provide voltage, time or Attachments
temperature control with • Converts an isolating switch into
programmable override a load interrupter switch
Elastimold Metal Oxide Varistor (MOV)
®
Hi-Tech Trans-Guard OS Shorty Fuses
® ®
Homac Compression Lugs
®
Homac Copper H-Tap,
®
Homac Substation
®

Surge Arresters • Compact size enables easier • Choose from 1-, 2- or C-Tap Connectors Connectors up to 500kV • Microprocessor-based • Mounts quickly on vertical-break,
• Fully shielded for a convenient energized installation in smaller distribution 4-hole AL or CU lugs • Tap CU conductors • Welded and bolted controls feature adaptive functions side-break, double side-break, center side-
connection up to 35kV transformers to un-broken main CU, AL that allow the unit to program itself break and in-line design switches, in all
• AL lugs are dual-rated
CU conductors t-connectors, • Zero-voltage closing controls improve configurations including phase-over-phase
• Available in bushing, elbow and parking stand • Backup current-limiting fuse significantly reduces fault energy and prefilled with oxide
configurations inhibitor; CU lugs are tin • Standard compression tools and dies couplers and the power efficiency at the substation • Used for full load interruption up to 34.5kV and for reduced
• Provides 50,000 amperes symmetrical current-interrupting
plated for corrosion resistance terminals recovery voltage applications up to 230kV
• A #4 AWG ground lead tethered to the jacket capability • Full-length tab for easy installation
withstands 10,000A for 10 cycles without fusing • Welded and bolted
• Voltage rating of 38kV
and maintains the housing shield ground connectors are available for extra high-
• Hi-Tech current-limiting back-up fuses and capacitor bank voltage (EHV) applications
connection in case of arrester failure
protection fuses are also available
• Designed to withstand extreme loading
 Electrical Wind Power Solutions
We Deliver Wind Power
Reliability and Efficiency Electrical Wind Power Solutions
• Molded Vacuum Fault Interrupters (MVI)
• 600A Elbows with Test Point

• Compression Lugs
• Copper C-Tap, H-Tap Connectors
• Flexible-Braid Connectors
• Substation Connectors up to 500kV
• Transformer Connectors

• JMVI Vac-Rupter Interrupter Attachments

• RF-2 Switches
• UVI Universal Vac-Rupter Interrupter Attachments
• Varmaster VBM Switching Systems
• VBU Switching Systems

• AC100 AutoCap™ Programmable Capacitor Control

• 4400 AutoCap™ Adaptive Capacitor Control and Recorder
• 4500 AutoCap™ Adaptive Capacitor Control and Recorder

• Trans-Guard® OS Shorty Fuses

Thomas & Betts utility products enhance the energy efficiency
• Trans-Guard® EXT Current-Limiting Backup Fuses
and reliability of the wind farm power delivery systems. Our
trusted brands continue to evolve to meet the changing needs • Trans-Guard® EX Current-Limiting Capacitor Bank Fuses
of our customers.

Elastimold products have been a leader in underground power For ordering information, contact your Thomas & Betts Representative. Make Energy
distribution for over four decades. Our solid dielectric switchgear
and pre-molded connector products connect and protect the
Renewable
wind farm distribution system, from the tower to the substation. and Reliable!
Hi-Tech fuses provide overcurrent protection for underground
transformers throughout the wind farm. At the substations we
bring the experience of Joslyn Hi-Voltage capacitor switches Thomas & Betts Corporation
and Homac connectors, which have been the top choice of
Utility Group
8155 T&B Blvd.
utilities for over 50 years.
Memphis, TN 38125
P: 800.326.5282
utility.tnb.com
F: 800.888.0690

©2009 Thomas & Betts Corporation. All rights reserved. Printed in the USA. 4/09/3M PB-WND-0409
 Wind Power Solutions
We Deliver Wind Power
Reliability and Efficiency Wind Power Solutions
• Molded Vacuum Fault Interrupters (MVI)
• 600A Elbows with Test Point

• Compression Lugs
• Copper C-Tap, H-Tap Connectors
• Flexible-Braid Connectors
• Substation Connectors up to 500kV
• Transformer Connectors

• JMVI Vac-Rupter Interrupter Attachments

• RF-2 Switches
• UVI Universal Vac-Rupter Interrupter Attachments
• Varmaster VBM Switching Systems
• VBU Switching Systems

• AC100 AutoCap™ Programmable Capacitor Control

• 4400 AutoCap™ Adaptive Capacitor Control and Recorder
• 4500 AutoCap™ Adaptive Capacitor Control and Recorder

• Trans-Guard® OS Shorty Fuses

Thomas & Betts utility products enhance the energy efficiency
• Trans-Guard® EXT Current-Limiting Backup Fuses
and reliability of the wind farm power delivery systems. Our
trusted brands continue to evolve to meet the changing needs • Trans-Guard® EX Current-Limiting Capacitor Bank Fuses
of our customers.

Elastimold products have been a leader in underground power For ordering information, contact your Thomas & Betts Representative. Make Energy
distribution for over four decades. Our solid dielectric switchgear
and pre-molded connector products connect and protect the
Renewable
wind farm distribution system, from the tower to the substation. and Reliable!
Hi-Tech fuses provide overcurrent protection for underground
transformers throughout the wind farm. At the substations we
bring the experience of Joslyn Hi-Voltage capacitor switches Thomas & Betts Corporation
and Homac connectors, which have been the top choice of
Utility Group
8155 T&B Blvd.
utilities for over 50 years.
Memphis, TN 38125
P: 800.326.5282
utility.tnb.com
F: 800.888.0690

©2009 Thomas & Betts Corporation. All rights reserved. Printed in the USA. 4/09/3M PB-WND-0409