Schneider Electric Enhances Core VisiPacT Heavy Duty Safety Switch, Amplifying Quality & Productivity

Schneider Electric released a new version of its Square D safety switch offer, VisiPacT heavy duty safety switch, bringing new features and refreshed design to the established offering.

Designed for greater long-term durability to help improve safety and productivity, the new VisiPacT heavy duty safety switch (30-200A) is designed for increased performance, quality, and reliability in today’s commercial and industrial applications. This latest evolution includes enhancements based on feedback from Schneider Electric customers, including new standard features, such as a viewing window, hook stick handle, QR code for quick access to information, and touch safe barriers.

The updated VisiPacT heavy duty safety switch includes the following new features:

• Standard viewing window for visual verification of switch position without the need to open the door: Maintenance personnel can visually inspect the switching mechanism and fuses without opening the cover or turning off power to the load, which helps to increase safety and efficiency.
• New ergonomic handle to accommodate hook stick for safer operations: Adds an extra layer of safety when exercising the switch, allowing first responders and electricians to stand outside the arc boundary to operate the switch when necessary.
• QR code for quicker access to safety switch information: Maintenance workers and electricians can access pertinent information on the safety switch using a QR code such as critical ratings, mechanical parts, wiring diagrams, manuals, and instruction bulletins.
• Touch safe barriers to help prevent accidental contact: Tested to IP20 standards for more optimal performance and safety.
• Allocated spacing for customer-required labeling: Label information, such as naming the load (Pump 1, AC Motor, etc.) and/or Arc Flash Hazard information can be added more easily in the allocated space.

VisiPacT heavy duty safety switch provides higher levels of mechanical endurance than NEMA KS-1 life test requirements. For example, the standard for the design life of VisiPacT is a minimum of three times the NEMA requirement, which is important for long-term safety and reliability.