Smart Switching

Smart Switching with DC contactors and isolation monitoring relays

Safe DC networks are essential for the energy transition. They reduce conversion losses, allow for efficient integration of renewable energies, and increase the stability of our electrical grids.

Without reliable DC infrastructure, the transition to sustainable energy stalls. Safety, efficiency, and reliability are therefore crucial. Fortop’s Smart Switching Solutions help you achieve these goals.

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Stay ahead

Smart Switching plays a crucial role in our future. With developments in electrification, you want to maintain control and secure your electrical systems.
Stay ahead of safety standards. Fortop offers various measurement and control relays for intelligent switching.

What does Smart Switching mean for you?

Improve safety

Eddicy’s DC contactors enable galvanic isolation of DC circuits and safe disconnection in fault conditions, even under nominal load. By continuously monitoring the insulation resistance of DC circuits, short circuits and fires can be prevented. fortop offers a wide range of contactors and isolation relays and provides guidance on choosing the right solution.

Increase efficiency

Would you like to increase the efficiency of your DC systems? The energy-efficient contactors have low contact resistance and use PWM pulse technology for reduced energy consumption. With DOLD voltage monitoring relays, you get real-time insights into voltage levels, minimising energy losses and better aligning supply with demand.

Increase reliability

With the increasing use of DC technologies, reliability requirements are rising. DC contactors allow for safe switching in case of overload or fault, preventing damage to equipment. By continuously monitoring DC leakage currents, deviations can be detected early, and faults can be proactively avoided. This reduces the risks of fire and electrocution, while ensuring the functioning of critical installations.

This is how we help our customers with Smart Switching

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C310 – Bidirectional DC NO contactors up to 500 A

Eddicy

The Eddicy C310 is a bidirectional DC NO contactor, designed for currents up to 500 A. This contactor is specially designed for safely switching DC in both directions, which is essential in applications such as energy storage and charging stations. With its compact design and robust construction, the C310 is well-suited for industrial environments.

Whitepapers

White paper

Successful switching in DC applications

The rise of direct current (DC) in applications such as renewable energy and e-mobility is placing new demands on switching technology. This whitepaper explores essential strategies for controlling switching arcs in DC contactors and the importance of selecting the right components for each application.

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White paper

E-Mobility - Is High Power Charging the future of charging?

With the rise in electric vehicle numbers, the challenge of charging these vehicles in an efficient, safe, and scalable manner is also growing. A future-proof charging infrastructure is essential. But what should we expect from the future of charging? Is High Power Charging (HPC) the final stage of development – or merely an intermediate step?

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White paper

Benefits & applications of bidirectional open-chamber DC Contactors

DC technology is playing an increasingly significant role in electric vehicles (EVs), fast-charging stations, and energy storage systems for grid stabilisation. The demand for higher power levels brings new challenges for switching technology. Only electromechanical DC contactors can fully and galvanically isolate a battery from a high-voltage network.

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