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Motor control centers

Freedom motor control centers (MCC)

Eaton’s Freedom 2100 Motor Control Centers (MCCs) are intelligent MCCs that offer the safest and most effective method for grouping motor control and associated control, as well as industrial communications and distribution equipment. The Freedom 2100 MCCs are designed for safety, reliability and quality and are built to NEMA ICS 18 standards offering a safe, intelligent and versatile MCC.

Voltage class
up to 600 V
Horsepower
up to 700 Hp
Main bus rating
up to 3200 A

Core features

  • UL 845-listed equipment constructed to NEMA ICS 18 standards
  • Enhanced safety features available with FlashGard units and arc-resistant construction
  • Provide seamless integration to all major industrial protocols (EtherNet/IP, Modbus TCP, SCADA, Profibus, DeviceNet and Modbus RTU); expandable to other enterprise systems
  • Feature the latest in smart overloads, soft starters and variable frequency drives
  • Available with NEMA Type 1 gasketed, Type 12, Type 2 and Type 3R enclosures
  • Standard structure depths of 16 inches or 21 inches
  • 21-inch depth, industry's smallest front-and-rear design with single vertical and horizontal bus
  • Standard 4-in vertical wireways (8-in optional)
  • Exclusive modular pull-apart terminal blocks accessible from the vertical wireway

The power of intelligent MCCs

Eaton’s smart MCCs include comprehensive communications and active energy control solutions that seamlessly integrate into all major industrial protocols. Ideal for managing and maintaining today’s large and complex systems where uptime is critical, Freedom MCCs provide industrial-grade intelligence for superior motor protection.

Versatile MCC configurations

Eaton understands that every facility has different control and power distribution requirements; that’s why Freedom MCCs are available in a variety of configurations. From maximizing footprint with a space-saving design to encompassing facility distribution and motor loads in one cohesive enclosure, Eaton’s MCCs can meet your needs.

Gain a reliable, high-quality solution from aftermarket MCCs

Eaton’s MCC aftermarket solutions help extend the life of existing motor control centers without the hassle, cost or extensive downtime associated with modifying existing structures and rewiring. Plugging directly into existing MCCs, aftermarket solutions offer an expected life cycle of 20+ years and are certified to the same UL standards as new MCCs.

Arc flash safety for MCCs

Today’s motor control center designs offer a variety of techniques to help prevent dangerous arc flash events that can cause serious or fatal injuries. An optimal design layers protection for workers and assets, including the Arcflash Reduction Maintenance System feature, arc-resistant construction and FlashGard racking units to improve safety.  

  • Eaton Freedom MCCs feature a Labyrinth bus barrier that electrically insulates and isolates the vertical bus bars to avoid arcing faults
  • Arc-resistant design option protects by containing the hazardous effects of arc flash events
  • Optional FlashGard technology improves arc flash safety during insertion and removal of motor control center buckets
  • Optional Arcflash Reduction Maintenance System feature improves safety by providing a simple, reliable method to reduce fault clearing time of main circuit breakers
  • Additional safety features such as IR windows, absence of voltage testers or other indicators may be incorporated in to provide complimentary site safety benefits
Specifications

standards

  Freedom Freedom+ Freedom arc-resistant
Third-party recognition / approval UL/cUL 845
NEMA ICS 18
Arc-resistant certification N/A N/A C37.20.7-2007 
ABS approval Yes
ISO certification Yes (9001 and 9002)
Seismic qualification IBC, CBC
OSHPD approval Yes

BUS RATINGS, MATERIALS AND INSULATIONS

  Freedom Freedom+ Freedom arc-resistant
Short-circuit withstand up to 100 kA up to 65 kA
Horizontal bus values and material 600-3200 A Cu 600-2500 A Cu
Horizontal bus plating Tin standard; Silver optional
Horizontal bus location Top
Insulated horizontal bus Optional Standard
Vertical bus 600 A, 800 A, or 1200 A Cu
Vertical bus plating Tin standard
Ground bus location Top or bottom
Neutral bus location Bottom
Isolated vertical bus w/barrier Standard N/A N/A
Labyrinth vertical bus Optional Standard Standard
Automatic shutters Optional Standard Standard

STRUCTURE ATTRIBUTES

  Freedom Freedom+ Freedom Arc-resistant
Enclosure ratings NEMA 1, 2, 12, 3R (non-walk-in, walk-in aisle, or walk-in tunnel) NEMA 1, 2
Usable unit mounting space 72" N/A
Reduced height structures 90-in through 54-in (in 6-in height increments) N/A
Frame steel 12 ga
Back sheet steel 14 ga 12 ga
Side sheets 14 ga 12 ga
Top plates 14 ga 12 ga
Unit doors 14 ga 12 ga
Vertical wireway doors 14 ga 12 ga
21" front/rear option Yes (21-in deep structure, 1600 A max, N1, N2, N12, and 3R non-walk-in) No, only bolted back to back structures available
Horizontal wireway height 9-in top and bottom standard, 15-in top and 3-in bottom optional
Vertical wireway width 4-in standard, 8-in optional

UNIT TYPES

  Freedom Freedom+ Freedom arc-resistant
Control wire 16 AWG MTW Standard, 14 AWG SIS Optional
Pilot device panel provisions for up to six (6) 30 mm, 10250T Type Standard; 22 mm, M22 Type optional
Pull-apart terminal blocks Yes - wiring accessible from vertical wireway
Maximum withdrawable unit NEMA Size 5 starter, up to 400 A feeder
FlashGard units Optional
Stab-in load terminal block Optional (180 A max rating)
Native communications protocols available Ethernet/IP, Modbus TCP, Profibus, Modbus & DeviceNet

Maximum Breaker and Unit Ratings

  Freedom Freedom+ Freedom arc-resistant
Max molded case circuit breaker 2500 A 2000 A
Max power circuit breaker 3200 A (NEMA 1 only) 2500 A, fixed (NEMA 1 only)
Max fused switch 800 A N/A
Max starter 600 Hp 400 Hp
Max variable frequency drive 500 Hp 250 Hp
Max soft starter 700 Hp 500 Hp
Max clean power drives available 500 Hp N/A
Max surge protection device 400 kA per phase
Max distribution transformer up to 45 kVA, 3 Phase
Max panelboard up to 42 circuit, 3 Phase, 600 A, 480 V
UL 1008 automatic transfer switch up to 1000 A, breaker-based; up to 1200 A contactor-based automatic transfer schemes - main-main, main-tie-main

APPLICATION DATA

  Freedom Freedom+ Freedom arc-resistant
Standard structure dimensions (H x W) 90-in H x 20-in W  90-in H x 20-in W (note that 4" sections are required at each end of the lineup)
16-in D Standard (up to 1200 A Horizontal bus) N/A
21-in D Optional (up to 3200 A Horizontal bus) Standard (up to 2500 A Horizontal bus)
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