Schneider Electric South Africa has launched the manual Resi9 changeover switch designed to toggle between two power supplies or circuits. The product addresses issues related to load shedding by facilitating changeovers from grid power to a generator or photovoltaic (PV) system.

“The key purpose of the Resi9 changeover switch is to provide a solution for low-voltage distribution systems that require continuous power supply. The changeover switch facilitates this by allowing users to switch between different power sources,” says John Raptakis, Offer Marketing Senior Manager: Home and Distribution Division at Schneider Electric.

The Resi9 changeover switch is available in 40 A and 63 A versions with three variants: two-pole 40 A, two-pole 63 A and four-pole 63 A models.

“This is the first time Schneider Electric is offering a changeover switch in this compact size. It can simply be clipped into the distribution board and held in place by pin springs on the line side and load side. This prevents the unit from being dislodged when operating the on/off switch,” says Raptakis.

The two-pole changeover switch is designed for single-phase installations while the four-pole version is suited to three-phase installations. The four-pole product is available in a 63 A rating only as most three-phase installations in South Africa are greater than 40 A.

“The product also has a QR code that can be scanned to access the technical documentation. This allows home owners, electricians or contractors to easily access the installation instructions and diagrams,” Raptakis says.