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What is a bus tie breaker?

In electrical distribution systems, a bus tie breaker is used to connect two sections of an electrical bus serving different power sources. Bus tie breakers are usually open, keeping the two sections separate. When one power source fails, the tie breaker can be closed to maintain service through the section, avoiding a planned service outage.

What is a tie breaker?

A tie breaker is a type of circuit breaker that connects two sections of an electrical bus serving different power sources. They are commonly used to connect electrical systems to power sources and load circuits, as well as to protect people and equipment from overcurrents. In the context of maintenance, tie breakers offer significant advantages.

How do I create a tie breaker between two buses?

Note: To create a tie breaker between two buses, the buses must be of the same phase and connection type. Only one tie breaker per bus is allowed. However, you can model ring buses or breaker and a half schemes by using a breaker inserted into a short section of busway instead of a tie breaker.

How do you connect a breaker to a bus?

The breaker orientation changes from vertical to horizontal. At the same time, the connection type of the breaker changes from feeder breaker to bus tie breaker. Drag the tie breaker's remaining leader to the bottom right bus. After it connects, drag the tie breaker's symbol to be centered between the two buses.