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Alpha PowerBay+ Full BDFB

Alpha® PowerBay+™ BDFB is a modular breaker/fuse bay with industry-leading monitoring, safety, and ease-of-use features.

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Available in 2, 4, 6, or 8 bus versions, the PowerBay+ BDFB is rated at up to 1200A per bus, up to 9600A total load. The bus configuration can be easily changed in the field by adding or removing bus straps, which can be safely done with the BDFB energized. Breaker/fuse panels can be added at any time, and versions support AM bullet breakers up to 125A per single pole, GJ breakers up to 250A per single pole, and TPS/TLS fuses.

A maximum of 176 loads can be protected. Advanced monitoring features include bus voltage, total bus current, and individual load current. Bay status can be remotely monitored via HTTP and SNMP.

  • Modular design
  • Top or bottom feed
  • Internal or external returns
  • 2, 4, 6, and 8-bus configurations (field configurable)
  • Up to eight 800A or 1200A rated distribution panels
  • Supports AM and GJ breakers as well as TPS and TLS fuses
  • Up to 176 AM circuit breaker positions
  • LCD touchscreen controller with Ethernet (HTTP, SNMP)
  • Per-circuit current monitoring and RedundancyTracker™
  • Unmatched safety & reliability
  • Available in black or white powder coat

Product Specification

Take a look at the following PowerBay+ Full BDFB product specification:

Product Type

DC Distribution Systems

Application

Macro Cells

Central Offices / Switching Centers

Inside Plant

Security & Surveillance

Mobile Core

5G Macro Cells

System Voltage

-48VDC

Configuration (number of busses)

2, 4, 6, or 8

Current Rating/Bus

960A max. continuous

Outputs

7680A max.

Operating Temperature Range

0 to 40°C

Dimensions H x W x D (inches)

26 x 84 x 28

Dimensions H x W x D (mm)

60 x 2134 x 711

Net Weight (lb)

950

Net Weight (kg)

431