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What Makes Vista Switchgear Different—And Superior

As an engineer, you'll already be familiar with the basics of Vista switchgear.

Like with circuit breaker gear, designing with Vista switchgear is instinctive and straightforward.  

Unlike circuit breaker gear, Vista switchgear is easy to live with because it is purpose-built for medium-voltage applications. And it has capabilities and advantages that further set it apart: right-sizing your circuits, avoiding downtime, saving valuable space.

Get to know the specific differentiators Vista switchgear offers compared to conventional circuit breaker-based systems.

Switchgear Comparison Matrix

Breaker Gear
Vista Switchgear Family
Breaker Gear
Vista Switchgear Family

Footprint

Bulky

Compact

Saves space and improves aesthetics

Placement

Indoors

Indoors or outdoors

Maximizes valuable facility space

Switching and protection

Centralized lineup, single point of failure

Distributed loop, dispersed protection

  • Faults are isolated to impacted area
  • Rerouting source power energizes unaffected sections

Maintenance needs

Frequent and complicated

Very infrequent

Lower costs, error margins, and safety consequences

Installation procedures

Complicated

Simple

Time and cost savings

Arc resistance

Premium add-on

Certified and built in*

  • Safer operation
  • Lower costs

Weather vulnerability

Vulnerable

Resilient: designed to be outdoors or subsurface

  • Fewer repairs and replacements
  • Lower costs

*Applies to Vista and Vista Green switchgear only

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