An auto recloser is a smart switch designed to keep power flowing. When it detects a problem (a fault) on the line, it opens the circuit to stop the electricity. After a short, set time, it automatically closes the circuit again. Most power faults are temporary—like a tree branch touching a wire for a second—so the recloser can restore power instantly without a technician needing to visit the site.
Key Benefits for Distribution Systems
Using auto reclosers brings several major advantages to power networks:
- Faster Power Recovery: Most power outages are caused by temporary issues. Reclosers fix these in seconds, which greatly reduces the time customers are without power.
- Better Protection: These devices monitor the current 24/7. If the current gets too high, the recloser acts fast to protect the rest of the grid from damage.
- Lower Maintenance Costs: Since the device resets itself, utility teams don't have to drive out to fix every small trip. This saves a lot of time and money on manual repairs.
- Increased Reliability: By clearing faults quickly, reclosers help prevent small issues from turning into major blackouts, making the whole power grid more stable.
Matismart Solutions: MT51 and MT53 Series
If you want to make your power system smarter, the Matismart MT51 and MT53 series are excellent choices. These devices are built to automatically restart your protection gear after a trip. You can easily set the timing and the number of restart attempts.
- Features: Both series offer options for dry contacts and RS485 communication for smart monitoring.
- MT53 Series: Works well with standard MCB, RCCB, and RCBO units from top brands like Chint, Nader, and Schneider.
- MT51 Series: Specially designed to work with the Schneider Acti 9 series.
