ZEAL POLYTECHNIC, PUNE
Department of Electrical Engineering
ELECTRIC ISOLATOR
Construction : Pantograph isolator: Common in
high-voltage systems for compact
installations.
Rotary isolators: Operated by
rotating a handle.
Operation:
Operates manually, remotely, or
An Electric isolator, also known as a
automatically, depending on the
disconnector switch or isolating
design.Typically not designed for
switch, is a device used in electrical Single-break isolator
interrupting current; they are used
systems to ensure that a circuit or Applications: when the circuit is already de-
equipment is completely de- •High-voltage substations. energized.
energized for maintenance or safety •Industrial and commercial electrical
purposes. It is designed to provide Advantages:
systems.
physical separation between the •Residential power isolation (e.g., •Provides a clear and visible
power source and the equipment, during meter servicing). disconnection for enhanced safety.
preventing accidental energization •Renewable energy systems like •Simple and reliable design.
during servicing. solar power. •Low maintenance requirements.
Types : •Electrical maintenance in buildings Safety Measures:
Single-break isolator: Used for low- and infrastructure. •Provides visible isolation to ensure workers
voltage systems. can verify disconnection.
Double-break isolator: Provides Standards: •O f t e n e q u i p p e d w i t h i n t e r l o c k i n g
two points of disconnection for Designed to meet safety m e c h a n i s m s t o p r e v e n t a c c i d e n t a l
standards such as IEC, ANSI,& local operation under load.
increased safety.
regulations.
