The isolator is one type of switching device, and the main function of this is to

make sure that a circuit is totally not triggered in order to perform the
preservation. These are also recognizable like isolation switches to isolate the
circuits. These switches are applicable in industrial, distribution of electrical
power, etc. High voltage type isolation switches are utilized in substations for
permitting isolation of equipment like transformers, circuit breakers. Usually, the
disconnector switch is not proposed for circuit control but it is for isolation.
Isolators are activated either automatically or manually. This article discusses an
overview of electrical isolator, types and its applications.

Types of isolators
● Bus Side Isolator

● Line Side Isolator

● Transfer Bus Side Isolator

1.2 SCOPE
The applications of isolator include the following.
● The applications of Isolators involve in high voltage devices such as

transformers.
● These are protected with a locking system on the external or with a lock to

stop accidental usage.

● Isolator in Substation: When a fault occurs in a substation, then isolator cuts

out a portion of a substation.

1.3 TERMINOLOGY
1.3.1 Bus Side Isolator
It is a type of Isolator that connects by the major bus.
1.3.2 Line Side Isolator
It stay connected by a feeder in line side.
1.3.3 Transfer Bus Side Isolator
It stay connected by the major bus of a transformer.