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ABB - Installation Products M656CY-BUS - 35kV, 600 Amp, Separable Cable Joint, 3-Way Insulated Bus Bar with test point.

ABB Installation Products M656CY-BUS 35kV, 600 Amp, Separable Cable Joint, 3-Way Insulated Bus Bar with test point.

UPC: 783786424818


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Overview

The ABB M656CY-BUS is a 35kV, 600 Amp, 3-way separable cable joint designed for medium-voltage power distribution systems. This insulated bus bar solution provides a reliable, field-installable connection for branching three cables in underground or overhead distribution networks. The separable design allows for safe, tool-less disconnection and reconnection of circuits without de-energizing adjacent sections, reducing downtime during maintenance or fault isolation. Key specifications include a 600 Amp continuous current rating, suitable for 35kV class systems, and an integrated test point for verifying circuit integrity without disconnecting the joint. The insulated bus bar design minimizes phase-to-phase and phase-to-ground clearances, optimizing space in crowded vaults or switchgear enclosures. The M656CY-BUS is constructed with high-dielectric-strength EPDM rubber housing and tin-plated copper bus bars for corrosion resistance and long-term reliability.
  • 35kV rated voltage for medium-voltage distribution
  • 600 Amp continuous current capacity
  • 3-way separable design for branching three cables
  • Integrated test point for circuit verification
  • Meets ANSI C119.4 and IEEE 386 standards

Specifications

Application
35 kV, 600 Amps
Connection Type
Separable Cable Joint
Current Rating
600 A
Poles
3-Way
Series
M656CY
Type
Separable Cable Joint
Voltage Rating
35 kV
Package Dimensions (L x W x H)
0.01 IN x 0.01 IN x 0.01 IN
Package Dimensions (L x W x H)
0.0254 cm x 0.0254 cm x 0.0254 cm
Package Weight (Imperial)
7.5000 L
Package Weight (Metric)
3.4020 kg
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