Featuring a powerful motor and a rapid gear, the Netcon 2 is an actuator for the control of disconnectors and of load switches with breaking chambers or breaking whips. It uses the Netcon 200 smart RTU as its control unit, which makes it cybersecure and remotely configurable. It also offers fault detection based on current alone, with no voltage measurement required.

Powerful specifications

The Netcon 2 has been built for fast and reliable disconnector maneuvering in a wide range of temperatures (−40…+65°C). It offers a strong (up to 3700 N) and fast (2.1 s) stroke with an adjustable length (160…240 mm). Batteries allow it to remain operational for days without an external supply of power. In the absence of power, a crank may be inserted for manual operation.

For safety, the Netcon 2 has an encapsulated control mechanism and an externally visible, mechanical position indicator. It can be fitted with a padlock to prevent tampering.

Versatile installation and communication

The Netcon 2 comes in a robust steel cabinet with the Netcon 200 RTU, 24 V batteries and a smart charger included. The cabinet is easy to install and can be applied directly on most pole-mounted disconnectors in the medium voltage network.

For communication, the Netcon 2 can use a 4G/5G modem enabling cost-effective remote control and measurements over a wide geographical area.

Smart new control unit

As its brains, the Netcon 2 uses Netcontrol’s compact new smart RTU, the Netcon 200. This brings with it crucial new features.

Cybersecure data communication

• Firewall and port hardening
• OpenVPN, IPSec
• Secure IEC-104 transfer according to IEC 62351-3
• Secure maintenance connection using SSH
• Secure configuration using HTTPS and SSH
• Digitally signed OS patches

Flexible configurations & management

Not only can the Netcon 200 be configured remotely through the browser-based WebGUI interface; a large number of devices can connect to a Netcon Application Manager server for remote configuration, updates and backups.

Current-based fault indication

Thanks to the current only-based fault detection algorithm developed by Netcontrol, the Netcon 200 can also provide fault indications.

Battery condition test

A battery test is configurable which temporarily disconnects the charger and then discharges the battery at a fixed rate for a set duration and measures the supply voltage in the process.