Automated grounding device with visual indication

A grounding device, comprising:

• a device body including:
• a male interface portion including a bus having a first bore and a spade connector;
• a conductive housing including:
• a second bore that is axially aligned with the first bore, and
• an opening for a grounding terminal to receive a grounding wire;
• a pin assembly including:
• a non-conductive tip, and
• a conductive pin, wherein the pin assembly is configured to move axially within the first and second bores between a closed position that provides an electrical connection between the bus and the conductive housing and an open position that provides no electrical connection between the bus and the conductive housing;
• an internal chamber around a portion of the pin assembly and formed within the male interface portion and the conductive housing, wherein a solid or semi-solid dielectric insulating material is sealed within the internal chamber to prevent voltage arcing when the pin assembly is in the open position;
• and
• a motor configured to selectively drive the pin assembly between the open position and the closed position, based on a signal from a controller, and
• a device connector including:
• a first connector end configured to receive the male interface portion;
• and
• a second connector end configured to receive a bushing for a piece of electrical equipment.