Understanding ESL's Company Switch: A Complete Overview
Explore ESL Power Systems, Inc.'s Company Switch, a specialized electrical disconnect tailored for entertainment venues. Learn about its features, applications, standard configurations, custom options, and recent installations, providing a safe and convenient power connection solution. Discover the ShowSwitch product line, typical requested options, and custom mounting choices offered by ESL. Delve into the considerations for single-line setups, including wire size, neutral requirements, and grounding specifications.
Understanding ESL's Company Switch: A Complete Overview
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ESL POWER SYSTEMS, INC. Entertainment Power Solutions
Objectives Provide a basic understanding of ESL s Company Switch product offerings Provide a short PowerPoint presentation to use with our customers (specifying engineering groups, distributors/contractors) Introduce ESL s ShowSwitch product line Standard configuration Custom options Pin & Sleeve Typical single-line and detail drawings Recent ESL installations Stadium/Arena equipment ancillary product offerings
What is a Company Switch? Specialized type of electrical disconnect (100A, 200A, 400A) used extensively for set stage applications (i.e. lighting by entertainers, road-shows and media personnel) Company Switches provide a convenient, and most importantly, safe connection to venue power Incorporate safety and ease-of-use features that are not found in simpler electrical disconnects Features include safety-interlocked circuit breakers and LED indicator lights Includes cam lock receptacles to allow single-pole cam connections to be made quickly and easily Direct wire connection (dual chamber) Pin & sleeve
ESLs Company Switch (ShowSwitch ) 100A, 200A, 400A standard UL 891 (Switchboard - Theatrical) listed assembly Safety-interlocked door for safe connection, operation, and maintenance Color-coded series 16 cam style receptacles LED indicating lights Type 1, Type 3R, or Type 3RX powder coated, wrinkle galvannealed or 304SS enclosure Custom mounting options
Typical Requested Options 100% rated circuit breaker Dual Combo units Type 1, 3R, or 3RX assembly Isolated ground Dual neutral (200% rated) Reverse gender neutral & ground Flush-mount assemblies Custom RAL colors Direct-wire (Lug) connections Digital ammeter Connection chamber worklight
ESLs Custom Mounting Options Combo Unit Pedestal Flush
Single-Line Considerations 1. What is the incoming wire size to be accommodated? 2. Is 200% neutral required? 3. Is isolated ground required? 4. Are direct-wire lugs needed? 5. Is a digital ammeter required? 6. Is an interior work light required? 7. Will the switch be inside (NEMA Type 1 enclosure) or outside (NEMA 3R enclosure)? 8. Other items such as ADA Pedestals, Broadcast Truck Boxes, Food Concession Power
ESLs Pin & Sleeve ShowSwitch UL Listed theater outlet Powder-coated wrinkle black galvanneal enclosure, Type 1 (4X available with 304 Stainless Steel option) 5100R9W pin and sleeve receptacle with protective cover Safety-interlocked circuit breaker provides short circuit & overcurrent protection Actuator rod allows user to turn on/off and reset tripped breaker Indicator lights for Power Available and Power On Tethered lock-out device Universal mounting requires (4) fasteners Gasketed bolt-on access cover Photo
ESLs Stadium/Arena Equipment Food Service In-Wall Receptacle Enclosure ADA/GFCI Receptacle Pedestals Broadcast Truck Power Unit (ENG/SNG on drawings)
ESLs Recent Company Switch Installations Stadiums & Arenas Rams Stadium Raiders Stadium USC Galen Center UCLA Rose Bowl Madison Square Gardens Indian Wells Tennis Center ASU Sun Devil Stadium Milwaukee Bucks Arena Kannapolis Ballpark Studios & Convention Centers NBC Studios ESPN Miami Convention Center Oklahoma City Convention Center Theatres & Theme Parks Nokia Theatre Nashville Music City Center Harley-Davidson Museum Montreal Symphony Orchestra Seaside Park/Coney Island Disneyland Hotels & Universities Cosmopolitan Hotel Mandalay Bay Resort Luxor Hotel Monte Carlo Washington State University Churches, Parks, anywhere people congregate
Questions? Thank you for your time. Please contact me any time for further information or a quote. Bill Hallemeyer billh@eslpwr.com 800-922-4188
