The Berthold Electric Generator Connection Cabinet (also known as a “tap box” or “generator docking station”) is a quick-connect station for a portable generator or load bank. Once it’s installed, you’re ready for quick, easy, and safe connection of a portable roll-up temporary generator to provide backup power in an emergency or during a planned outage.
For facilities that already have on-site backup power, use a Generator Connection Cabinet for additional redundancy during permanent generator repair or maintenance, and/or for annual load bank testing.
Portable Generator Connection Made Safe and Easy
Constructed of rugged, corrosion-resistant Aluminum or Stainless Steel, the Berthold Electric Generator Connection Cabinet can be ordered in either a wall mount or pad mount design. Whether during a long-term utility outage or planned facility maintenance, our cabinet will help you easily establish a connection to back-up power when time is of the utmost importance.
Learn more about our product features and configuration options:
Product Overview
For your reference, download our PDF Generator Connection Cabinet Configuration Worksheet here.
Product Range Overview
- Amps: 400 to 4,000A (UL listed max. 3,200A).
- System Voltage: 600V & below (UL listed max. 480V).
- Permanent Connection choices (for cables in conduit to building):
- Mechanical set screw lugs
- Long barrel compression lugs
- Punching only for user-provided compression lugs.
- Generator Connection choices:
- Industry-standard Crouse-Hinds E1016 series color coded Cam-Lok connectors.
- Mechanical set screw lugs
Product Features Overview
- UL Listed Generator Connection Cabinets
- Constructed of rugged, corrosion-resistant aluminum (or optional stainless steel).
- Available in wall mount or pad mounted design.
- Maintains NEMA 3R rating during use – with portable generator cables connected.
- High quality construction designed for ease of installation and use.
- Locking lift catch and padlock provision provide security.
Suggested Specifications
- Generator Connection Cabinets shall be Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. listed under UL 1008: Transfer Switch Equipment.
- Enclosure shall be provided with SouthCo lockable latches on the Cam-Lok access door.
- Internal bus shall be sized for 1000A/sq. in. ampacity, and bus work shall be supported with UL Recognized Component (QEUY2) insulators.
- Enclosure shall be either stand alone pad mount or wall mount NEMA 3R, aluminum or stainless steel construction.
- Generator connection cabinets shall be manufactured by Berthold Electric Company of Chicago, Illinois.
Download detailed specifications here:
Please feel free to contact our engineering staff for application assistance.