MV Mining Switchgear up to 13.

8kV

Robust and simple solution for mine MV network

Ringmaster is a range of MV
switchgear with a genuine IP 54
design to maximise resistance
to the toughest environment:
• Dust
• Pollution
• Humidity

Cost effective and simple

• The IP54 degree of protection of the Ringmaster’s housing makes it possible
to be used in the most aggressive environment. No consideration needs to be
taken for an external enclosure, saving cost compared to traditional solutions.
• A virtually maintenance free design is achieved having all MV contacts
housed in a sealed for life IP67 SF6 gas filled enclosure.
• Underground handling in narrow tunnels and lifts is simplified by compact
dimensions and light weight.

Robust and safe for people

• Unlike air insulated switchgear, Ringmaster offers full encapsulation and no
primary conductor is exposed to the ambient air. Contact with conductive
particles present in dusty environment is avoided, greatly reducing the risk of
partial discharge and flash over.
• Operator safety is maximised with an advanced design fully compliant to the
latest internal arc classification as per IEC62271-200.

Over 5000 functions of Ringmaster safely protect mine

networks worldwide
BHP Billiton, Rio Tinto, Gold Fields, Alcoa, CSA Global, Newcrest, Xstrata, Gloucester
Coal, Aditya Birla Group, AngloGold Ashanti, Anglo Coal, ASSMANG.
Typical MV network layout in mines

Shaft feeder
switchboard
Where modularity
is required
Ringmaster
provides a
versatile range
of switches
and circuit-
breakers to suit
any complex
applications.

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protection and network point

Transformer or cable protection in a network ring
is achieved with the ring main unit which comprises
two switches and one circuit breaker in the same
enclosure.
It can be extended on the side to protect additional
transformers and cables.

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