Tag:switch=disconnector
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| A disconnector is capable to open circuits when a negligible current have to be broken. It provides a sufficient protection to high voltages when open but mustn't be operated when the power circuit is loaded.   | 
| Group: power | 
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| Useful combination | 
| Status: approved   | 
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A disconnector on Wikipedia (441-14-05) is a kind of power=switch capable to open circuits when a negligible current have to be broken. It provides a sufficient protection to high voltages when open but mustn't be operated when the power circuit is loaded. 
Such a disconnector can often be found in power=substations due to its needs of an off loaded circuit to be operated.
How to map
Mapping guidelines don't divert from power=switch. Go there for more information.
Examples
| Photo | Aerial view | Tagging | Note | 
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|  | -- | Depending on aerial imagery quality, use 1 ( | 225kV busbar switches connecting a power line (coming from the right) to substation busbars (on top). Mechanically, all 3 switches are linked and can't be operated independently. Mapping with a single node and  | 
|  | -- | As distances aren't so big below 100kV, only one  for 3-phases switches with following tags: 
 | 63kV busbar switches connecting a power line (going from left to right) to substation busbars (on top). Mechanically, all 3 switches are linked and can't be operated independently. Mapping with a single node and  | 
|  |  24020441  24020441 | 
 | 225kV disconnector switches connecting both the same power line (going from left to right) to two different substation busbars (on top). Mapping each of them with  is mandatory | 
See also
- Power switching extension approved proposal.







