Drawout EasyPact MVS1 Device Status

Drawout Device Handling Conditions

Connection or disconnection of the drawout device requires insertion of the racking handle. When interlocks, padlocks, or an open door lock are in place, the racking handle cannot be inserted.

DANGER
HAZARD OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, EXPLOSION OR ARC FLASH Apply appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) and follow safe electrical work practices. See NFPA 70E or CSA Z462 or local equivalent. This equipment must only be installed and serviced by qualified electrical personnel. Failure to follow these instructions will result in death or serious injury.

Drawout Device Positions

The indicator located on the front of the chassis locally signals the position of the device in the chassis.

Device position	Connector position	Device status
Connected	Disconnecting contact clusters: engaged Control: engaged	Can be operated. Ready for service.
Test	Disconnecting contact clusters: disengaged - the minimum distance between the device racking terminals and the chassis clusters is reached. Control: engaged	Can be operated. Can have operation and control systems tested.
Disconnected	Disconnecting contact clusters: disengaged Control: disengaged	Can be operated. Can be removed from chassis.
Withdrawn	Disconnecting contact clusters: disengaged Control: disengaged	Removed from chassis.

Drawout Device Position Contacts

The position of the device in the chassis can be indicated remotely by the following optional position contacts:

2 CD disconnected position contacts
3 CE connected position contacts
1 CT test position contact

The state of the position contacts changes according to the device position during racking-in and racking-out operations, as shown in the diagram below.

A Device in connected position

B Separation of the main circuits

C Device in test position

D Separation of auxiliary circuits

E Device in disconnected position

Position contact is open.

Position contact is closed.