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Medium-voltage switchgear

5-38 kV compact medium-voltage switchgear

Eaton's compact switchgear solutions offer an industry-leading footprint, superior ratings, and a maintenance-free medium-voltage compartment. Now, with an SF6-free option available, you can meet your sustainability goals while benefiting from enhanced safety features and a robust design. Eaton's compact switchgear offering will reduce downtime and increase revenue of your distribution system.

Voltage class
Up to 38 kV
Continuous current
Up to 3150A
Short-circuit withstand
Up to 40 kAIC

Core features

  • First in industry to meet both the IEEE C37.20.9 and IEC 62271-200 standards
  • Design flexibility: Isolated phase design eliminates phase-to-phase faults or 3-phase single tank design
  • Arc-resistant offering of IEEE C37.20.9, Type 2B or IEC 62271-200 AFRL
  • Robust electrical and mechanical interlock system
  • No gas filling on-site during installation
  • Installation altitude up to 5000 meters
  • Operating, monitoring and viewing device status is front accessible

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  Power Xpert IGX Power Xpert IGX VacAir Power Xpert XGIS
Insulating Medium SF6 Natural Orgin Gas SF6
Standard Width 20" 24"
Standard Depth 72" 71"
Standard Height 91" 106"
Voltage Rating Up to 38 kV
Amperage 3150 A 2500 A
Short Circuit Rating 40 kA 31.5 kA
Basis Impulse Level (BIL) 200 kV 170 kV
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Designed to meet both IEEE and IEC standards

Meet both IEEE C37.20.9 and IEC 62271-200 design standards.

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    Specifications

    Ratings

    RATED MAXIMUM VOLTAGE 38 kV
     
    CONTINUOUS CURRENT (BREAKER & BUSBAR SYSTEM*) 1200 A, 2000 A, 2500 A, 3150 A  
    INTERRUPT RATING (BREAKER, BUSBAR SYSTEM, GROUNDING/EARTHING CIRCUIT) Up to 40 kA  
    BASIC IMPULSE LEVEL (BIL) 170 kV or 200 kV   

     

    Standards

    IEEE STANDARD C37.20.9, C37.20.7 Type 2B type 2B, 40 kA – 0.5s  
    IEC STANDARD 62271-200, AFLR, 40 kA – 1s  
    CSA  C22.2 No. 31  
    THIRD PARTY APPROVAL/RECOGNITION UL, CSA, KEMA (STL)  
    SEISMIC QUALIFICATION IBC/CBC 

    Enclosure

    ACCESS Front and bottom access  
    INSULATING MEDIUM SF6 or Natural Origin Gas  
    MAIN BUS INSULATION Shield Solid Insulating System (SSIS)  
    ENCLOSURE TYPE Indoor  

     

    Devices

    SWITCHING DEVICE Vacuum circuit breaker, RATED CIRCUIT BREAKER OPERATING SEQUENCE 0 – 0.3s – CO – 15s – CO A  
    DISCONNECT DEVICE 3-position switch (3PS)  
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