Compatibility Expansion Details
Complete Control & Cabinet Solutions
The M‑2979 Control Cabinet houses the M‑7679 R-PAC and components for new installations or complete replacement of Three-Phase or Independent-Phase Sectionalizer, or Recloser Controls.
The M-2979 and M-7679 combination is a solution for new installations or it can include all the required interface connections and external communication capabilities that are necessary to replace an existing recloser control cabinet. Provides easy direct replacement of recloser controls for most manufacturers including ABB, Eaton Cooper, G&W, Hawker Siddeley (Whipp & Bourne), Siemens, and Tavrida reclosers.
Eliminates the need for expensive rewiring of I/O signals accepting existing connector plugs for Power, Control, Voltages and Currents with the same pin sequence.
Accepts the existing communications connections for Serial TIA-232, TIA-485, Fiber Optic and IRIG-B.
Simplifies upgrading communications to optional true embedded Ethernet ports in the M-7679 R-PAC allowing for multi-user multi-protocol access to the advanced metering, PQ and DFR information collected by the control.
Includes an on board smart 24 V battery charger with 12 V and 24 V outputs.
For complete control replacement, the M‑2979 Control Cabinet and M‑7679 R-PAC are compatible with the following popular brands.
D-PAC Mounting Solutions
The M-7651A D-PAC offers fast and easy retrofitting for most popular relays in existing cutouts using Beckwith’s Adapter Panel Technology™. Adapter frames allow the M-7651A D-PAC to mount into an existing cutout or rack mount using the same mounting points with no panel modifications. For popular relay models, the adapter chassis offers mounting into an existing cutout plus it offers similar connection points for analog and digital signals, eliminating the need for a complete rewire of your panel.
Locate your existing relay brand and model number to find the Beckwith Electric adapter chassis or adapter frame you will need for replacement.
Solutions for Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs)
The M‑7679 R-PAC has been tested and is compatible with the following Original Equipment Manufacturers.
Retrofit Solutions for Existing Recloser Cabinets
Beckwith Electric offers Adapter Frames, Adapter Kits or Adapter Chassis to replace select controls with the M-7679 R-PAC in existing cabinets.
Adapter Chassis
The Adapter Chassis provides compatible connector sockets that match the pin out of the existing control. Simply unplug control power, input, output and communications connectors and plug into the same locations on the Adapter Chassis allowing for an upgrade to be done in minutes.
Adapter Kit
An adapter kit includes an adapter frame and a specially designed wire harness that facilitates the mounting of the M-7679 into an existing enclosure.
Adapter Frame
A Beckwith Electric Frame allows for mounting of the M‑7679 R-PAC in an existing cutout. The frame includes holes that duplicate the mounting studs used to mount the old control.
