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ALVIN^® Reclose²

Smarter fault management and reliable power restoration.

With ageing LV cable networks seeing a rise in intermittent faults, the problem of multiple fuse operations has resulted in unreliable supply and increased costs. Pair your VisNet Hub with an ALVIN^® Reclose² to solve this problem, managing intermittent faults and restoring power on Low Voltage networks.

Discover how much you could save using ALVIN^® Reclose² now, with our Savings Calculator.

Up to 80% of intermittent faults can be resolved on the first attempt.

Resolve up to 80% of intermittent faults remotely and on first attempt without the need for substation visits, thanks to the patented design and advanced thyristor technology.

But that’s not all. ALVIN^® Reclose² also offers a unique feature called SafeON^®. After a power loss, SafeON^® conducts checks to determine if the fault is temporary or permanent. If it’s not permanent, ALVIN^® Reclose² automatically restores power without the need for a substation visit. In the case of permanent faults, it ensures safety and locks out the system.

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Gary MacDonald, Senior Project Engineer
SP Energy Networks

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Unlock the next level of LV reliability using VisNet Apps and ALVIN^® Relcose²

Did you know that using insights from our Proactive Reliability App to target the location of ALVIN Reclose² devices reduces customer outages and duration by 50% compared to fitting after the first non-damage fault? Saving a further 3% CMLs in a typical year if applied to the worst 10% of LV circuits.

Use our handy tool to gauge how great the savings could be for your company, when you fit a set of ALVIN Reclose² to your problem circuits.

Features & Benefits

ALVIN^® Reclose² Features

Replacement for LV fuses
Automatic multi-shot trip and close capabilities to manage transient faults and overloads
Back up fuse protected
Restores supplies after a transient fault with no need for manual intervention
Detects pre-fault activity
Locates faults
SafeON® – fault detection and current limiting technology provides safe restoration of supplies
Network analysis and diagnostics are available
Arc-less switching for improved network protection and reduction in maintenance costs
Factory programmed to suit different customer requirements
Comprehensive training, together with service support
Can ‘plug and play’ with ALVIN^® Reclose^²

ALVIN^® Reclose² Benefits

Ability to identify and ‘self-clear’ multiple transient and overload faults so reducing engineering costs and delivering improved customer service
Simple, retrofit installation with no hidden ‘start up’ costs means the low-cost ALVIN® Reclose² offers excellent cost/benefit justification. Use our ALVIN Reclose² Savings Calculator to find out more.
The VisNet® Reclose² device allows for more effective asset management, increasing reliability, efficiency and safety at lower costs
Reduces CML (SAIDI) and CI (SAIFI) for transient faults
SafeON® technology limits the amount of fault current to help avoid cable/joint damage

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VisNet^® Hub

Revolutionise your Low Voltage network monitoring

Gain unparallelled control and visibility into your LV substations when you install the award-winning VisNet Hub monitoring system.

The Hub pushes intelligence to the network edge, transforming raw data into actionable insights that enable you to proactively manage faults, anticipate future needs and optimise asset health.

Visualise data from the VisNet^® App Suites

Layer individual apps to give you further actionable insights.

Reliability Apps

Quickly detect and fix faults in your LV network

As LV networks age, the ability to detect and respond to faults and outages is becoming increasingly important.

The Reactive Operations App and Proactive Operations App provide real-time alerts for faults and pre-fault activity on your networks, alongside information on the type of fault and its location.

Local Integration Apps

Get additional insights from VisNet Hub plug-ins

The VisNet Hub supports external hardware connectivity, giving you the option to add sensors, third-party interfaces and the ALVIN Reclose² as a plug-and-play device.

The ALVIN Device Support App gives you visibility of device status, as well as remote switching and control capabilities. The Temperature Sensor App provides transformer temperature readings from the temperature sensor.

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Detect Pro

Visualise grid-edge intelligence and manage your fleet of ALVIN^® Reclose² units.

Substation360

A centralised platform designed to host and streamline management of data flow, hardware integration and system communication, making it easier to harness and manage the full potential of your LV network.