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Standby Power Solutions

PB Design’s Uninterruptable DC supplies have long been trusted for use in Distribution Network Operators (DNOs) applications. We supply switch trippers, SCADA back-up systems and intertrippers from 2A up to 300A.

  • Constant-voltage battery chargers provide low maintenance and high reliability.
  • Alarm system includes Scada interfaces for easy control integration.
  • Specified vented or sealed (SLA/VRLA) lead-acid as well as vented or valve regulated nickel-cadmium batteries to cover all applications.
  • Design with integrated distribution or external distribution boards.
  • Designed and manufactured in Clevedon to UK and international supply authority standards.

Innovative and well-engineered products

Innovative and well-engineered products

Personal & responsive customer service

Personal & responsive customer service

Continued maintenance and support

Continued maintanence and support

Worry Free Installation

For Independent Connection Providers (ICP) we offer worry free installation.

  • Design to the DNO specification.
  • Supplied as part of the DNO framework agreement.
  • Products already known and respected by the end user.
  • No product pre-approval required.
  • Full detail drawings available.

BlackStart Controller

In 2014, PB Design introduced the BlackStart Controller, a smart battery disconnector. This allowed the DNOs to meet the 72 hours autonomy for their switch trippers without significantly increasing battery size. The BlackStart is available as a wall-mount option to retrofit an existing switch tripper, or integrated into our 19″ rack mounted cubicles. BlackStart is available to protect either single or dual battery strings.

  • Auto disconnect switch tripper battery in the event of a mains failure.
  • Reconnect via SCADA signal.
  • Single or dual string.
  • Reduces the lifetime total cost of ownership.
BlackStart Controller

Products for the Electrical Utilities Industry

PB Design offers a range of DC Switch Trippers and Inter-trippers from 2A up to 300A. If our standard products don’t meet your requirements, talk to us about a bespoke design.

flxCHARGE Size 2 to 10

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flxCHARGE-S

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flx+CHARGE Range

flx+CHARGE
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Blackstart Controller

Black Start Controller
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110V Distribution Board

Distribution Boards
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Services

PB Design offer a range of pre and post sale services including design, installation, commissioning, maintenance and battery replacements.

Our Clients

From national requirements to individual needs, we have successfully completed many projects in a wide range of applications and environments.
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As a company dedicated to environmental sustainability, we have collaborated with Tunley Environmental, a leading sustainability consultancy, to assess and improve the environmental impact of our products. Our recent project focused on reviewing the Embodied Carbon of our innovative Black Start Controllers and we’re pleased to share the results from the assessment. Our Black Start […]

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As a company that takes environmental sustainability seriously, it has been incredibly rewarding to have our commitment recognised by Make UK. This leading manufacturers’ organisation advocates sustainable practices in the manufacturing industry and has recently written about our efforts to reduce our carbon footprint and achieve net-zero emissions.

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