Arc-quenching switchgear reduces incident energy to a level where the switchgear will survive an arc flash event whilst providing enhanced safety and minimal equipment downtime. Arc-quenching switchgear meets and exceeds testing requirements of C37.20.7 and CSA C22.2 No. 0.22 by demonstrating acceptance even when breakers are removed, doors are open and covers are removed, and eliminates the need for ducts, plenums or special enclosure construction.
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Arc-quenching switchgear meets and exceeds ANSI/IEEE C37.20.7 Type 2B testing requirements with breakers removed and breaker, secondary or cable compartment doors open, delivering the highest level of arc-resistant protection without the need for ducts, plenums, special enclosure construction or venting into the room.
Arc-quenching switchgear employs the Eaton arc flash relay which uses advanced algorithms to prevent nuisance operation of the arc-quenching device (AQD). Should an arc flash incident occur, restoring service is accomplished by returning the switchgear to normal operating conditions and replacing the draw-out AQD which can then reduce downtime from weeks or months to hours.
When providing redundant power sources for critical power applications, select the:
| VOLTAGE |
Up to 600 V |
| CONTINUOUS MAIN BUS CURRENT | 1,600 A to 10,000 A |
| SHORT-CIRCUIT RESISTANT | Up to 100 kA |
| CIRCUIT BREAKER AMPS | Up to 6,000 A |
| ANSI/IEEE | C37.20.1, C37.51, C37.20.7 |
| UL |
1558, 1066, 2748 |
| CSA |
C22.2 No. 0.22, C22.2 No. 31, and C22.2 No. 268 |
| OTHER CERTIFICATION | ABS |
| SEISMIC QUALIFICATION | IBC, CBC, UBC Zone 4 |
| CONSTRUCTION |
Metal-enclosed |
| POWER TERMINATIONS | Rear access, front access |
| INSULATING MEDIUM |
Air |
| ENCLOSURE TYPE | NEMA 1 indoor, NEMA 3R outdoor |
| INDOOR SECTION DIMENSIONS | 18–60” w x 40–90” d x 96” h |
| OVERCURRENT PROTECTION | Power circuit breaker, UL 1066 |
| DEVICE MOUNTING | Drawout |
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