Beijing, China, May 6, 2010 - ABB, the leading power and automation technology group, officially launched its revolutionary new S200 Miniature Circuit-breaker (MCB) today. The S200 MCB represents the latest breakthrough in MCB technology, creating an innovative, single product platform able to satisfy most domestic, industrial and commercial requirements. The S200 MCB achieves unprecedented levels of safety, reliability, and ease of use. It is the latest example of how ABB continues to lead with innovation in the low voltage product market in China.
"ABB maintains a strong presence in the China market, and remains committed to helping Chinese customers enhance their competitive edge," said Mr. PC Gay, Senior Vice President of ABB China and Head of the Low Voltage Products Division, ABB North Asia and China. "The new S200 MCB will further optimize our product lineup and bring more benefits to our end users. This new product series will have a profound impact on the design and quality of MCB in the local market."
The S200 MCB can be used for most electrical and automation applications in building, industries, and public utilities. Its single product platform significantly reduces the complexity of product selection for customers. The S200 MCB effectively eliminates the risk of direct electric shock by improving the stability and safety of cable connections through advanced failsafe bi-directional cylinder-lift terminals and the IPxxB degree protection designs. Its dual two-slot terminal design makes cable connection an entirely new experience. The unique snap-on mounting mechanism improves maintenance efficiency, allowing the easy and quick removal of a failed device.
The S200 MCB is assembled through a highly automated, state-of-the-art production line: A two-dimension barcode system is utilized to record information at every step of the production process; Quality information is collected and analyzed automatically for every S200 product at numerous checkpoints along the production line. These innovations guarantee total quality management of the S200 MCB.
As a globally launched product, the S200 MCB has secured all relevant national, regional and industrial certifications in supporting its users' inspiration in the global market.
Engineers from ABB China have participated in and contributed to the research and development of the S200 MCB from the beginning. "This is a milestone in our R&D localization efforts as our Chinese engineers, collaborating with their European colleagues, have demonstrated their R&D capabilities with this innovative, world-class S200 MCB," acclaimed Ms. Wang Zhongdan, Local Business Unit Manager, Enclosure & DIN-Rail Components, Low Voltage Products Division, China and general manager of ABB LV Installation Materials Company, Beijing. "We will take full advantage of ABB's global expertise in quality management and uncompromising commitment to excellence to deliver S200 MCB with ABB's first-class quality and reliability."
ABB (www.abb.com) is a leader in power and automation technologies that enable utility and industry customers to improve their performance while lowering the environmental impact. The ABB Group of companies operates in around 100 countries and employs about 117,000 people. ABB has a full range of business activities in China, including research and development, manufacturing, and sales and services, with 15,300 employees, 30 joint ventures and wholly owned companies, and an extensive sales and service network across 60 cities.
