DCFD: High-current DC Disconnector for Solid Busbar Systems

The DCFD is G Corner's high-current DC disconnector designed for direct connection to solid busbar systems. With solid silver contacts, a visible open gap, and very high deformability tolerance as standard, it provides reliable off-load isolation across a wide current range from 6 kA to 90 kA, with both horizontal and vertical mounting orientations supported.

Product Description

The DCFD is a high-current DC disconnector rated from 6 kA to 90 kA at up to 1,500 Vdc, designed for off-load isolation in busbar and rectifier installations where a solid busbar interface is required. The moving contacts engage directly with the busbar system, creating a clearly visible open gap when in the isolated position. This gives operators immediate visual confirmation that the circuit is de-energised before any maintenance work begins.

Contacts are manufactured from solid silver, providing excellent conductivity and resistance to surface degradation in industrial environments. Busbar plates are available in copper or aluminium and can be connected to the busbar system by bolted or welded joints. The DCFD supports both horizontal and vertical mounting orientations, giving greater flexibility in how it is integrated into the busbar installation.

The DCFD features very high deformability tolerance as standard, with deformability values greater than those of the DCBD range. This allows the disconnector to absorb significant thermal expansion and contraction of the solid busbar system over its operational life without mechanical stress at the connection point. Higher deformability options are also available.

All G Corner products are engineered to the specific requirements of each application. The DCFD represents what we can achieve for high-current off-load disconnection on solid busbar systems - the exact configuration, current rating, and options will be developed with you to suit your installation.

Features

The following features are standard to the DCML

  • Compact design
  • Low voltage drop
  • Low maintenance
  • Self-supporting design
  • Connect to Al or Cu busbars
  • Visible isolation gap
  • Very high deformability tolerance (non standard unit)
90 kA

Maximum Current Rating

10 kVp

Impulse Voltage Withstand - Open Position

15

Standard Current Rating Options

Use cases

Typical Applications

Providing safe and reliable isolation of a circuit or section of plant before maintenance work begins. The DCFD's visible open gap gives operators immediate confirmation that the circuit is de-energised, supporting safe working practices and compliance with isolation procedures across a wide range of current ratings on solid busbar systems.

The DCFD can be used in polarity reversing applications, where the direction of current flow in a circuit needs to be switched. This is a function specific to the DCFD within the G Corner disconnector range.

Capabilities

Product Options

The DCFD can be configured with a range of options to suit specific installation and operational requirements. These are discussed and agreed during the engineering process for each project.

As with all our products displayed online, this example high-current DC switch is an illustration of a fully customisable product that will be tailored to individual business requirements. 

Pre Contact – Charge Clearing contact available (<10A)
Pneumatic actuation option
RTD temperature monitoring
Inductive Limit switches
Operational / mechanical counter
Padlocking
Key lock provisions
Manual interlocking
Control panel
Torque limiter
Blocking magnets
Higher voltage rating (on request)
Alternative current ratings (on request)

Specifications

Technical Data Overview

The values below represent the specification of a typical DCFD configuration. All products are engineered to order and exact specifications are agreed with the customer.

01/ Product Classification

Product Classification Product Data

Product name DCFD
Category (L2) DC Disconnectors
Product code / SKU root DCFD-X-M.M…
Product type Disconnector
Applicable standard(s) IEC 60947-3:2020
Device family description High Current DC Disconnectors
Primary installation environment Busbar / rectifier installation

Electrical Ratings Product Data

Rated voltage (Vdc) 1500
Higher voltage available on request Yes
Rated current — min (kA) 6
Rated current — max (kA) 90
Rated current options (kA) 6, 12, 18, 24, 30, 36, 42, 48, 54, 60, 66, 72, 78, 84, 90
Alternative current ratings available Yes
Short circuit withstand — 1s ≤12 × rated current
Voltage drop at rated current <50 mV
Temperature rise at rated current 65 °K
Utilisation category DC-20A

Dielectric Performance Product Data

Impulse voltage withstand — open position (kVp) 10 kVp
Withstand voltage — live parts to earth, 50 Hz 1 min 10 kV
Withstand voltage — open contacts, 50 Hz 1 min 10 kV
Withstand voltage — open contacts, dc 3,820 V
Withstand voltage — aux contacts to earth, 50 Hz 1 min 2.5 kV
Withstand voltage — actuator / motor to earth, 50 Hz 1 min 2 kV

Construction Product Data

Contact Insulation Medium Air
Frame / drive material Stainless steel 316, FRP & GRP insulation components
Terminal / blade / finger material High conductivity copper
Contact face material Solid silver
Busbar plate material Copper or Aluminium
Busbar connection method Bolted or welded
Isolation gap visibility Visible
Mounting orientation Horizontal or Vertical

Environmental Product Data

Standard degree of protection IP0
Standard environmental protection level (IEC 60947-3) Level 4
Ambient temperature range -5°C to +50°C
Relative humidity ≤95%
Installation altitude ≤1000 m

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