Our Services

In addition, as an electrical distribution specialist, RPS Switchgear complements its manufacturing operations with a range of customer services. These services are provided throughout the Asia-Pacific region. They include project management, product and installation design, spares management, maintenance and servicing.

Spare Parts

RPS Switchgear Limited operates a spare parts department to support it’s product range. Also supported are the older Reyrolle LMT range of breakers and switchgear.

For assistance and or pricing of your spare parts requirements please E-mail: Alan Luff | alan.luff@rpsswitchgear.co.nz

System Upgrades

RPS Switchgear can upgrade with Instruments and PLC control systems from the world’s leading suppliers.
Cost effective, upgradable designs for small systems.
Save money by using SCADA to monitor and switch remote sites.
Remote monitoring of digital, analogue and pulse rates.
Remote analogue and digital outputs. Networked communications combining radio and modems.
UHF and VHF radios up to 25W.
IMS time stamping of events.
Switchgear or relay panel mounted options.
Battery backed PSU option.
Dual communications option.
Dual CPU option.

Protection Upgrades

RPS Switchgear can upgrade your protection Change induction disc relays for numeric processor based relays.
New current transformers to accommodate increased system requirements.
Protection upgrades can be undertaken independently or at the same time as retrofit upgrades.

Partial Discharge Testing

RPS Switchgear has available the latest PD Testing equipment. Our trained technicians can offer both online and offline PD testing on any type of switchgear.

Retrofitting

MANAGE RISK
Retrofit vacuum for oil Proven mechanism Environmentally friendly Reduce insurance risk Limit switching errors Seismically tested

MINIMISE COSTS
Reduce maintenance costs Minimise supply disruption Timely delivery Retain operator knowledge

IMPROVE TECHNICAL QUALITY
Improved ratings Easy panel upgrades Improved capacitor/motor switching SCADA compatible

Download Retrofit Brochure

Installation & Commissioning

RPS Switchgear offers a complete installation and commissioning package for client’s switchgear. This service is available for most makes of switchgear, and can be for all or any part of the process such as just the installation. RPS Switchgear has the experience, expertise and equipment to meet all your installation and commissioning requirements.

Preparation of installation & test plans
Complete switchgear installation to manufacturer’s requirements
High voltage pressure tests
Millivolt drop (ducter) tests
Secondary wiring insulation tests
Full mechanical checks.
Full functional tests on protection and control schemes.
Primary and secondary injection tests on all current transformers, voltage transformers and protection relays.
Complete set of test results of all work carried out during the commissioning process

Custom Design

Adaptive and flexible engineered solutions.
BB Transition Trunks available for:

GEC – OLX2, OLX3
South Wales – C4X, D8/12X1
AEI – BVP3, BVP4, BVP17
Fergusson & Pailin – BVL4
Yorkshire switchgear – SOHI, YSF6
Brush / Hawker Siddely – VSI, VTD
EMAIL – J18 & J22X
Crompton Parkinson – TDI38M
Statter – AC2