{"id":203020,"date":"2026-03-11T07:58:29","date_gmt":"2026-03-11T06:58:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lovatoelectric.com\/motorised-changeover-switches-culus-certified-type-glcm\/"},"modified":"2026-04-07T08:11:57","modified_gmt":"2026-04-07T06:11:57","slug":"motorised-changeover-switches-culus-certified-type-glcm","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lovatoelectric.com\/ca_en\/motorised-changeover-switches-culus-certified-type-glcm\/","title":{"rendered":"Motorised changeover switches cULus certified type GLCM"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-1 fusion-flex-container nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-padding-top:0px;--awb-padding-bottom:0px;--awb-margin-top:0px;--awb-margin-bottom:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div 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style=\"max-width:1320.8px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-2 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-blend:overlay;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-1 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\"><h2 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;--fontSize:44;line-height:1.26;\"><div><span lang=\"EN-US\">Motorised changeover switches cULus certified type GLCM <\/span><\/div><\/h2><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-1\" style=\"--awb-text-transform:none;\"><p>LOVATO Electric expands its range of motorised changeover switches <b>type GLCM<\/b> with new <b>cULus certified<\/b> versions compliant with the <b>UL1008 standard<\/b>, aimed at the North American market.<\/p>\n<p>The expanded range includes <b>three-pole<\/b> and <b>four-pole<\/b> versions with a general purpose current of <b>100A<\/b> and <b>200A<\/b>.<span style=\"font-family: var(--awb-text-font-family); font-size: var(--awb-font-size); font-style: var(--awb-text-font-style); letter-spacing: var(--awb-letter-spacing); text-align: var(--awb-content-alignment); text-transform: var(--awb-text-transform);\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p>The motorised changeover switches are designed to automatically switch between a main power line and an emergency secondary line, ensuring continuity of supply for priority loads. They are used across a wide range of applications, both industrial and tertiary, such as data centers, fire-fighting systems, production departments, gensets, hospitals, and public transport.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-3 fusion_builder_column_3_5 3_5 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:60%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:3.2%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:25px;--awb-spacing-left-large:3.2%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-image-element \" style=\"--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-1 hover-type-none\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"751\" title=\"GLCM_UL + ATL 1200X880\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lovatoelectric.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GLCM_UL-ATL-1200X880.jpg\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/www.lovatoelectric.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GLCM_UL-ATL-1200X880-1024x751.jpg\" alt class=\"lazyload img-responsive wp-image-201015\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271200%27%20height%3D%27880%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%201200%20880%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%271200%27%20height%3D%27880%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lovatoelectric.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GLCM_UL-ATL-1200X880-200x147.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.lovatoelectric.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GLCM_UL-ATL-1200X880-400x293.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.lovatoelectric.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GLCM_UL-ATL-1200X880-600x440.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.lovatoelectric.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GLCM_UL-ATL-1200X880-800x587.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.lovatoelectric.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GLCM_UL-ATL-1200X880.jpg 1200w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-orig-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-4 fusion_builder_column_2_5 2_5 fusion-flex-column fusion-flex-align-self-stretch\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:40%;--awb-margin-top-large:25px;--awb-spacing-right-large:4.8%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:25px;--awb-spacing-left-large:4.8%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-center fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-2\" style=\"--awb-text-transform:none;\"><p><span style=\"font-family: var(--awb-text-font-family); font-size: var(--awb-font-size); font-style: var(--awb-text-font-style); letter-spacing: var(--awb-letter-spacing); text-align: var(--awb-content-alignment); text-transform: var(--awb-text-transform);\">GLCM motorised changeover switches are available in <b>three variants<\/b>, differentiated by the <b>motor power supply voltage<\/b>: <b>24VDC<\/b>, <b>110\u2026125VAC\/DC<\/b>, and <b>208\u2026277VAC<\/b>. This versatility, combined with the wide operating range, allows for installation in a variety of systems and application contexts<\/span><span style=\"font-family: var(--awb-text-font-family); font-size: var(--awb-font-size); font-style: var(--awb-text-font-style); letter-spacing: var(--awb-letter-spacing); text-align: var(--awb-content-alignment); text-transform: var(--awb-text-transform);\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: var(--awb-text-font-family); font-size: var(--awb-font-size); font-style: var(--awb-text-font-style); letter-spacing: var(--awb-letter-spacing); text-align: var(--awb-content-alignment); text-transform: var(--awb-text-transform);\">On the front, two <b>LED indicators<\/b> show the motor power supply presence and alarm status, with a simple flashing code system for easy diagnostics, providing <b>clear and immediate status information<\/b>, along with a <b>built-in relay output<\/b> for the changeover switch availability signa<\/span>l.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: var(--awb-text-font-family); font-size: var(--awb-font-size); font-style: var(--awb-text-font-style); letter-spacing: var(--awb-letter-spacing); text-align: var(--awb-content-alignment); text-transform: var(--awb-text-transform);\">The hardware also includes a direct control handle and an <b>optical port<\/b> on the top of the motor group for firmware updates or PC connection via the Xpress software, allowing for monitoring and parameter settings. Additionally, there is a <b>slot for connecting an optional expansion module<\/b> (EXP type), which can equip the switch with two additional relay outputs with programmable functions or an <b>RS485 communication port<\/b> for control and diagnostics<\/span>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-5 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column fusion-flex-align-self-stretch\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:25px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:25px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-center fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-3\" style=\"--awb-text-transform:none;\"><p>The <b>optional RS485 port<\/b> is a <b>key feature<\/b> of the GLCM changeover switches, providing an innovative and efficient alternative to traditional command with digital inputs. It allows control via a <b>Modbus-RTU<\/b> master device, <b>reducing the number of connections<\/b> within the panel. This saves on wiring for the three-position command outputs, feedback inputs, and the switch\u2019s status output. It also reduces installation time and <b>minimizes wiring errors<\/b>, while allowing complete, <b>continuous<\/b>, <b>and real-time monitoring<\/b> of the switch\u2019s status and quick identification of any functional or wiring anomalies, such as a cable break or an ongoing alarm. This ensures <b>constant operability<\/b>, which is critical for applications requiring uninterrupted power supply.<\/p>\n<p>The GLCM motorised changeover switches are <b>ideal for pairing with LOVATO Electric\u2019s automatic transfer switch controllers<\/b> ATL series or <b>generator controllers<\/b> RGK series. In the case of control via the optional RS485 port, in addition to the previously mentioned benefits, it is possible to monitor the switch status and any active alarms <b>directly from the controller display<\/b>.<\/p>\n<p>Thanks to their versatility, compact design, and advanced features, the GLCM motorized changeover switches represent a cutting-edge solution, combining <b>innovation<\/b>, <b>reliability<\/b>, and <b>ease<\/b> of installation for safe and efficient power supply management.<\/p>\n<\/div><div ><a class=\"fusion-button button-flat fusion-button-default-size button-default fusion-button-default button-2 fusion-button-default-span fusion-button-default-type\" style=\"--button_margin-top:30px;\" target=\"_self\" href=\"https:\/\/catalogue.lovatoelectric.com\/ca_en\/Products\/Switch-disconnectors\/CAP14\/pc?search=GLCM&amp;LV00501=1008&amp;page=1\"><span class=\"fusion-button-text\">VIEW PRODUCTS<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>LOVATO Electric expands its range of motorised changeover switches type GLCM with new cULus certified versions compliant with the UL1008 standard, aimed at the North American market.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":12,"featured_media":201037,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[381,361],"tags":[],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.lovatoelectric.com\/ca_en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/203020"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.lovatoelectric.com\/ca_en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.lovatoelectric.com\/ca_en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.lovatoelectric.com\/ca_en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/12"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.lovatoelectric.com\/ca_en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=203020"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/www.lovatoelectric.com\/ca_en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/203020\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":203024,"href":"https:\/\/www.lovatoelectric.com\/ca_en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/203020\/revisions\/203024"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.lovatoelectric.com\/ca_en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/201037"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.lovatoelectric.com\/ca_en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=203020"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.lovatoelectric.com\/ca_en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=203020"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.lovatoelectric.com\/ca_en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=203020"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}