Key Product Features
Smart Protection and Automation Platform
SAR integrates control, protection, measurement, communication, fault detection, automatic reclosing, and online monitoring to support modern feeder automation and utility distribution-management strategies.
Saudi Energy Approved and Locally Manufactured
A utility-focused solution manufactured in Saudi Arabia to support Saudi Energy requirements, Saudi Vision 2030, and the Kingdom's local-content and industrial-development priorities.
Dual-Voltage Utility Coverage
One product family supports 17.5 kV class equipment for 13.8 kV systems and 36 kV class equipment for 33 kV systems, helping utilities standardize intelligent protection across key distribution voltages.
Vacuum Interruption and Magnetic Actuation
Vacuum interruption works with a high-performance permanent-magnetic actuator to deliver dependable opening, closing, fault interruption, and automatic reclosing with low maintenance requirements.
Advanced Protection and Reclosing Logic
The controller supports instantaneous, time-overcurrent, negative-sequence, directional overcurrent, earth-fault, sensitive-earth-fault, overvoltage, undervoltage, cold-load pickup, hot-line tag, zone-sequence coordination, and programmable IEC/IEEE curves.
ADMS and Communication Ready
Communication options include RS-232 and RS-485 ports together with DNP3.0, Modbus, IEC 60870-5-101, and IEC 60870-5-104 options, enabling integration with utility automation and supervisory platforms.
Reliable Outdoor Performance
The powder-coated 304-grade stainless-steel tank, epoxy-resin insulated poles, integrated sensors, robust enclosure, and wide environmental ratings support long-term operation in demanding outdoor conditions.
Intelligent Monitoring, Protection and Control
The intelligent controller equips SAR with the protection, automation, records, and network data required for modern distribution management. Available capabilities include: instantaneous, time-overcurrent, negative-sequence, directional overcurrent, earth-fault, and sensitive-earth-fault protection; overvoltage and undervoltage protection, cold-load pickup, hot-line tag, and zone-sequence coordination; ten programmable ANSI/IEC protection curves and configurable reclosing times and dead times; phase-current, phase-voltage, frequency, active energy, reactive energy, and power-factor measurements; sequence-of-events recording for 10,000 operations, plus fault and normal-operation records; and communication options for ADMS/SCADA integration through supported serial ports, utility protocols, and optional modem connectivity.
Proven Performance
System Voltages 17.5 kV & 36 kV
Designed for 13.8 kV and 33 kV overhead distribution systems.
560 A Rated Current
A common rated-current platform across both principal voltage classes.
21 kA / 25 kA Breaking Capacity
21 kA for the 17.5 kV class and 25 kA for the 36 kV class.
Fast Switching Performance
Catalogue opening time is up to 30 ms and closing time is up to 40 ms.
IP67 Protection
Outdoor enclosure protection with IP67 protection.
-45°C to +70°C
Wide service-temperature range for demanding climates.
Technical Data
General Specification
Product
SAR Smart MV Auto Recloser
Equipment Class
Outdoor three-phase automatic vacuum circuit recloser
Rated Voltage Class
17.5 kV / 36 kV
System Voltage
13.8 kV / 33 kV
Rated Current
560 A
Rated Frequency
50 / 60 Hz
Short-Circuit Breaking Current
21 kA at 13.8 kV; 25 kA at 33 kV
Power-Frequency Withstand Voltage
36/50 kV at 13.8 kV; 85 kV at 33 kV
Lightning Impulse Withstand Voltage
95 kV at 13.8 kV; 170 kV at 33 kV
Opening / Closing Time
≤30 ms / ≤40 ms
Interruption Technology
Vacuum interrupter
Operating Mechanism
Permanent-magnetic actuator
Insulation System
Epoxy-resin pole with air insulation
Voltage Sensors
Up to 6; incoming and outgoing sensing available
Protection and Control
Programmable protection, reclosing logic, measurements, events, and fault records
Communication
RS-232 / RS-485; protocol options include DNP3.0, Modbus, IEC 60870-5-101 and IEC 60870-5-104
Service Temperature
-45°C to +70°C
Enclosure Protection
IP67
Mounting
Outdoor pole-mounted, double-column arrangement
Manufacturing Positioning
Locally manufactured in Saudi Arabia
Utility Positioning
Saudi Energy-approved product
Smart Auto Recloser Equipment for the Smart Grids
For feeder automation, automatic fault isolation, service restoration, protection coordination, and utility modernization programs, SAR delivers the essential combination of proven vacuum interruption, intelligent control, fast operating performance, outdoor reliability, and local manufacturing value. With Saudi Energy approval, Saudi manufacturing, 17.5 kV and 36 kV coverage, and an architecture designed for ADMS and distribution automation, SAR helps utilities build smarter, more resilient, and more locally empowered electricity networks in support of Saudi Vision 2030.
