Jan. 18, 2012 - GE Energy (NYSE: GE) has launched a new air circuit breaker (ACB) designed specifically for the Indian market that provides system protection in electrical distribution systems against overloads and short circuits.
The EntelliGuard SL, designed and developed by the Hyderabad Technology Center Breakers team, is a compact, cost-effective ACB for 2000-4000A with 50/65kA interruption. The circuit breaker features measurement and communication capabilities, and Zone selective interlock to address customers' NextGEn requirements.
"This product launch adds a competitive, innovative new product to our portfolio of electrical distribution offerings," said Ajay Kumar, CEO for GE Energy's Industrial Solutions business in India. "The product's unique features are designed to target the needs of India's rapidly growing ACB market."
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