Contingency Power

Rapid connection and reliable switch over to contingency power sources can be vital to your business. We have supplied and installed systems to many of the UK's biggest institutions, working with leading generator providers to keep business running, whatever happens.

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Understanding your contingency power connection needs

IDE has over 25 years' experience in designing power distribution solutions. With direct access to our skilled engineers, we can help you understand and specify solutions for generator connection.

Highest reliability components and switchgear

You need to know that, when it's needed, the contingency power can be relied upon. We use the highest quality switchgear in all our products, giving you confidence.

Site survey and installation

We provide site surveys to advise on positioning and power connection and switching requirements, and can also install if required.

Long term partnership

We innovate to suit the needs of our customers and can create bespoke products and services to match your capital and operational budgets.

Managing a power failure – Bring it on

A quick and easy solution designed to divert power from your electrical supply to your back-up generator in the event of a power failure. Most commercial facilities require a changeover panel to support the back-up generator as a standard part of their contingency power package.

  • Automatic Transfer Switches Available 45A - 800A Neon indicators Can be internally or externally wall mounted Housed in a 1.4003 stainless steel enclosure IP Rated - resistant to impact, harsh weather and chemical corrosion ABB contactors
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ATS200

Automatic Transfer Switch

A 200A three-phase (400V) automatic transfer switch for use within temporary electrical installations. Adjustable phase failure / under voltage relay monitoring of the primary, (duty), supply 1 only. The ATS effects automatic connection of a secondary, (standby), supply 2 to a load, upon failure of the primary, (duty), supply 1. Automatically switching back when supply 1 is re-instated. May be used on Mains – Generator, Mains - Mains, or Generator - Generator systems. Switching by a pair of mechanically and electrically interlocked 4 pole contactors. ATS class PC. Utilisation category AC-31B for resistive loads in line with BS EN 60947-6-1. Volt free changeover contact provided for a generator start signal. 20A Auxiliary supply for battery charging, jacket water heaters etc. Supply available and on load indication. Test switch simulating a phase failure. Timers to adjust switching between supplies.

Enclosure

Sheet steel enclosure with hinged door, with a textured powder coat to RAL7035 (Light Grey). Complying with EN 62208, EN 61439-1-2. Protection to IP54 - IK10. Suggested internal installation, if mounted externally we recommend fitting a top canopy with bottom entry cabling only. Power cabling directly onto contactors.

Specification:

  • Incomer: 2 x 200A 4 Pole Contactors (Mains & Standby)
  • Outgoing:
  • Dimensions H800 x W400 x D250
  • Weight 36kgs

All our automatic transfer switches are manufactured by ide Systems in the UK and tested to BS 7671 (12 Months Certification) and the products used within our distribution systems conform to EN 60309, EN 60529, EN 60947 and have a 12 month warranty.
 For more information on our Automatic Transfer Switches please contact [email protected]

Connecting a back-up generator – Bring it on

Our Generator Connection Points are designed to restore power to critical applications. They can be fitted inside or outside of a building, allowing a safe and quick connection of a back-up generator to your facility’s electrical system when required.

  • 400-630A Generator Connection Point Can be fitted inside or outside of a building Housed in wall mounted 1.4003 stainless steel enclosure Powerlock connections IP Rated - resistant to impact, harsh weathering and chemical corrosion
  • 800-4000A Generator Connection Point Can be fitted inside or outside of a building Housed in wall mounted 1.4003 stainless steel enclosure Powerlock connections IP Rated - resistant to impact, harsh weathering and chemical corrosion
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GCP400-630S

400A Generator Connection Point

400A or 630A three-phase, neutral and earth Generator Connection Point designed to restore power to critical applications. The Generator Connection Point can be fitted inside or outside of a building, allowing a safe and quick connection of a back-up generator to your facility’s electrical system when required.

 Equipment housed within a wall mounted steel enclosure. Powerlock (Drain) connections to 30x10mm copper bars with 300mm spreading distance for top entry outgoing cables. 3mm aluminium top and bottom gland plates are provided for the customer

Enclosure

Dark Grey (RAL7021) textured powder coated stainless steel construction (1.4003 grade). Other colour options maybe available by request. Powerlocks mounted on a 45 degree angle aluminum plate. 3mm aluminium top and bottom gland plates are provided. Assembled to IP54.

Specification

  • Incomer: 3P + N + E Powerlock Drain . Protection: N/A
  • Outgoing: 3 x 10 copper bars c/w M12 clearance holes. Protection: N/A
  • Dimensions: H550 x W500 x D250 (mm)
  • Weight – 24kg

All temporary power distribution equipment is manufactured by IDE in the UK and tested to BS 7671 (12 Months Certification). The products used within our distribution systems conform to EN 60309, EN 60529, EN 60947 and have a 12 month warranty.
 For more information on our Generator Connection Points please contact [email protected]

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GCP3200

3200A Generator Connection Point

3200A three-phase, neutral and earth Generator Connection Point designed to restore power to critical applications. The 3200A Generator Connection Point can be fitted inside or outside of a building, allowing a safe and quick connection of a back-up generator to your facility’s electrical system when required.

Equipment housed within a steel enclosure. Powerlock (Drain) connections to 100x10mm copper bars with 300mm spreading distance for bottom entry outgoing cables. 3mm aluminium top and bottom gland plates are provided for the customer

Enclosure

Dark Grey (RAL7021) textured powder coated stainless steel construction (1.4003 grade). Other colour options maybe available by request. Powerlocks mounted on a 45 degree angle aluminum plate. 3mm aluminum top and bottom gland plates are provided. Assembled to IP54.

Specification

  • Incomer: 3P + N + E 500A Powerlock Drain . Protection: N/A
  • Outgoing: 10 x 10 copper bars c/w M12 clearance holes. Protection: N/A
  • Dimensions: H18350 x W950 x D360 (mm)
  • Weight – 150kg

Operation

We recommend the generator should be connected / disconnected when off load and not running. No voltage should be present at the powerlocks. We would also recommend following the convention of connecting in the following order: Earth – Neutral – L1 – L2 – L3. Then disconnecting in the reverse order.

All temporary power distribution equipment is manufactured by IDE in the UK and tested to BS 7671 (12 Months Certification). The products used within our distribution systems conform to EN 60309, EN 60529, EN 60947 and have a 12 month warranty.
 For more information on our Generator Connection Points please contact [email protected]

Regular load banking – Bring it on

We supply solutions which can be connected to your load bank when the back-up generator is undergoing testing/maintenance. Regular load banking is strongly advised to ensure that your generator will perform when the need arises.

  • 400-630A Loadbank Connection Point Can be fitted inside or outside of a building Housed in wall mounted 1.4003 stainless steel enclosure Powerlock connections IP Rated - resistant to impact, harsh weathering and chemical corrosion
  • 800-4000A Loadbank Connection Point Can be fitted inside or outside of a building Housed in wall mounted 1.4003 stainless steel enclosure Powerlock connections IP Rated - resistant to impact, harsh weathering and chemical corrosion
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GCP400-630

630A Generator Connection Box

400A or 630A three-phase, neutral and earth Generator Loadbank Connection Point designed to restore power to critical applications. The Generator Loadbank Connection Point can be fitted inside or outside of a building, allowing a safe and quick connection of a back-up generator to your facility’s electrical system when required.

 Equipment housed within a wall mounted steel enclosure. Powerlock (Drain) connections to 30x10mm copper bars with 300mm spreading distance for top entry outgoing cables. 3mm aluminium top and bottom gland plates are provided for the customer

Enclosure

Dark Grey (RAL7021) textured powder coated stainless steel construction (1.4003 grade). Other colour options maybe available by request. Powerlocks mounted on a 45 degree angle aluminum plate. 3mm aluminium top and bottom gland plates are provided. Assembled to IP54.

Specification

  • Incomer: 3P + N + E Powerlock Drain . Protection: N/A
  • Outgoing: 3 x 10 copper bars c/w M12 clearance holes. Protection: N/A
  • Dimensions: H550 x W500 x D250 (mm)
  • Weight – 24kg

All temporary power distribution equipment is manufactured by IDE in the UK and tested to BS 7671 (12 Months Certification). The products used within our distribution systems conform to EN 60309, EN 60529, EN 60947 and have a 12 month warranty.
 For more information on our Loadbank Generator Connection Points please contact [email protected]

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GCP3200

3200A Loadbank Connection Point

3200A three-phase, neutral and earth Generator Connection Point designed to restore power to critical applications. The 3200A Generator Connection Point can be fitted inside or outside of a building, allowing a safe and quick connection of a back-up generator to your facility’s electrical system when required.

Equipment housed within a steel enclosure. Powerlock (Drain) connections to 100x10mm copper bars with 300mm spreading distance for bottom entry outgoing cables. 3mm aluminium top and bottom gland plates are provided for the customer

Enclosure

Dark Grey (RAL7021) textured powder coated stainless steel construction (1.4003 grade). Other colour options maybe available by request. Powerlocks mounted on a 45 degree angle aluminum plate. 3mm aluminum top and bottom gland plates are provided. Assembled to IP54.

Specification

  • Incomer: 3P + N + E 500A Powerlock Drain . Protection: N/A
  • Outgoing: 10 x 10 copper bars c/w M12 clearance holes. Protection: N/A
  • Dimensions: H18350 x W950 x D360 (mm)
  • Weight – 150kg

Operation

We recommend the generator should be connected / disconnected when off load and not running. No voltage should be present at the powerlocks. We would also recommend following the convention of connecting in the following order: Earth – Neutral – L1 – L2 – L3. Then disconnecting in the reverse order.

All temporary power distribution equipment is manufactured by IDE in the UK and tested to BS 7671 (12 Months Certification). The products used within our distribution systems conform to EN 60309, EN 60529, EN 60947 and have a 12 month warranty.
 For more information on our Loadbank Generator Connection Points please contact [email protected]

Generator applications – Bring it on

Our Inline Protection Units are designed to support a range of generator applications such as load banking, testing and maintenance. All of our Inline Protection Units are available to purchase or hire.

  • Portable Inline Protection ABB Switchgear Padlockable interior door Stainless steel 1.4003 or Zintec 2.00mm enclosures available IP Rated - resistant to impact, harsh weather and chemical corrosion Relocatable across site Emergency Stop feature available
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IP1600

1600A Inline Protection Unit

1600A 4 Pole ACB LSI supplying a common rated HDHC copper bus-bar system and load connection pads. All equipment housed in a steel enclosure with internal and external copper earth bar. Complete unit mounted within a galvanised steel crash frame with forklift pockets and lifting eyes. Fitted with Emergency stop shunt operated c/w Indication lamps.

Enclosure

Black (RAL9005) textured powder coated stainless steel 1.4003. Separate incoming and outgoing with internal protection shrouds and external panel key lock doors. Bottom aluminium gland plates. Assembled to IP55.

Specification

  • Input: 3P + N + E (Hardwire) . Protection: 1600A 4 Pole ACB
  • Outgoing: 3P + N + E (Hardwire) . Protection: N/A
  • Dimensions: H2320 x W960 x D900 (mm)
  • Weight – 1000kg

All temporary power distribution equipment is manufactured by IDE in the UK and tested to BS 7671 (12 Months Certification). The products used within our distribution systems conform to EN 60309, EN 60529, EN 60947 and have a 12 month warranty.
This 1600A Inline Protection Unit  is available to purchase or hire. For more information, please contact [email protected]

Whatever needs connecting – Bring it on

IDE offers a range of single-core HO7RN-F rubber flex cable which can be terminated with lugs or power lock ends to make connections to standby or permanent generators. All of our cabling solutions are available to purchase or hire and can be turned around quickly to support your project.

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240mm Cable (Lugged Ends)

240mm HO7RN-F Lugged Cable

240mm single-core HO7RN-F  cable  terminated with lugged ends (M12 standard) to make connections to standby or permanent generators.

Available with powerlock source/drain terminations if required.

All of our 240mm HO7RN-F cable solutions are available for purchase or hire and can be turned around quickly to support your project.

Approx weight per metre (5 wire set – L1, L2, L3, Earth and Neutral): 15kg
For more information on our 240mm cable please contact [email protected]