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# Safety-Focused Remote Switch Kits
CBS ArcSafe Presents the RSK-SACE3 Remote Switch Kit

By Kalin Ned | Published 2026-07-02 | Tech
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/remote-switch-kit
References: [tdworld](https://www.tdworld.com/directory/equipment/switches/press-release/55388024/cbs-arcsafe-cbs-arcsafe-introduces-rsk-sace3-remote-switch-kit-for-abb-sace-emax2-circuit-breakers)

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CBS ArcSafe, a manufacturer specializing in [remote operation solutions for electrical switchgear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-electrical-panels), has introduced the RSK-SACE3 Remote Switch Kit. This latest device is specifically designed to enable technicians to safely operate ABB/SACE EMAX2 air circuit breakers from a distance of 30 to 50 feet away, thereby reducing their exposure to potentially dangerous [arc flash hazards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/personal-sampler).

The RSK-SACE3 Remote Switch Kit is a lightweight and portable unit, weighing just 3.5 pounds. It is compatible with a wide range of EMAX2 breaker frame sizes rated from 800 to 6000 amperes and can be swiftly attached and detached using strong magnets without necessitating any permanent modifications to the existing equipment.

The kit includes a [handheld controller](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-switch1) powered by standard AA batteries, which provides a practical and long-lasting power source for numerous operations.

Image Credit: CBS ArcSafe

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 3.3/10
- Popularity: 8% | Activity: 8% | Freshness: 84%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America

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## Key Themes

### What Makes This Trend Stand Out

- **Remote Electrical Operation:** Distance-enabled switching systems reduce technician exposure to arc flash zones while creating demand for portable retrofit tools compatible with legacy infrastructure.
- **Magnetic Retrofit Safety:** Non-invasive attachment designs offer facilities a faster path to safety upgrades without equipment downtime, rewiring, or permanent switchgear modification.
- **Battery-powered Field Controls:** Compact handheld controllers using standard batteries support flexible maintenance workflows in industrial environments where reliable low-complexity operation is essential.

### Sectors Adopting This

- **Electrical Safety Equipment:** Arc flash mitigation products are expanding through lightweight remote-operation kits that improve worker protection during routine breaker operation and maintenance.
- **Industrial Maintenance:** Maintenance teams benefit from portable switchgear accessories that fit varied breaker sizes and reduce reliance on facility-specific installation work.
- **Power Distribution:** Grid, plant, and facility operators are seeing new value in modular devices that extend the safe operating distance for high-amperage electrical assets.

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