The PAD™ controller for AIS switchgear provides utilities with the most advanced and economical approach to automation. The easy-to-install PAD is adaptable to any AIS padmount as well as those of other manufacturers.

Two-way, three-way, and four-way switching is available.

PAD Electrical Features

• Six status indications for position indication, charger status, loss of AC, and battery condition.
• Motor runs on AC or battery for double reliability.
• Temperature compensating battery charger
• "Smart" battery disconnect to prevent damage to the battery from deep discharge
• "No-Go" function with status indication to prevent underpowered switch operation.
• User-friendly travel set control You'll love it!!
• Local/remote switch
• Open/close switch with LED position indication
• Vented 12 V .33 A-H lead acid battery
• AC receptacle
• Surge protection to ANSI C37.90 and C62.41
• Grounding provision
• Thermostatically controlled heate

PAD™ Mechanical Features

• Provision for manual operation
• Padlockable motor
• Decoupler with lockout provision
• Powder-coated aluminum enclosure with stainless steel continuous hinge and handle hardware

Specific PAD™ Model Features

PAD™ motor operator to automate the AIS padmount loadbreak switch featuring:

Primary Unit

• Aluminum enclosure with green finish
• PAD mounting kit
• Version III circuit control assembly
• 12 V, vented battery
• Battery fuse and block
• Battery charger
• AC fuse and block
• MOV surge protection
• 125 V / 250 watt heater and thermostat
• Front panel with indicating lights and motor travel setting controls
• AC convenience outlet
• Provision for mounting customer RTU and radio

Drone Unit

Same as above except without provision for mounting RTU and radio for use on switches with two or more motor operators. RTU and Radio are only required in one unit.