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Medium-voltage switchgear

38 kV Medium-voltage metal-enclosed load interrupter switchgear

Eaton’s load interrupter medium-voltage  switchgear (MVS) provides safe, reliable switching and fault protection. Designed for applications where high duty cycle operation is not needed, the metal-enclosed assembly consists of a 38 kV switch, bus and fuses. Offering cost-effective switchgear with characteristics vital to safety and coordination, the 38 kV MVS is designed to meet the requirements of multiple industries. 

VOLTAGE CLASS
up to 38 kV
CONTINUOUS CURRENT
up to 600 A
INTERRUPT RATING
up to 31.5 kAIC

Core features

  • Available in stand-alone or line-ups, with indoor and outdoor configurations 

  • Meets or exceeds IEEE C37.20.3 for metal-enclosed switchgear 

  • Meets or exceeds NEMA SG5 and NEMA SG6

  • Quick-make, quick-break mechanism drives switch blades at high speed into either open or closed position  

  • Switches can be supplied with manual or electrical operating mechanisms and with or without primary fuses 

  • Can eliminate the need for protective clothing around the perimeter of electrical distribution equipment

  • Door interlocks ensure that the switch and fuse panels remain closed unless the switch is opened 

  • Viewing window provides clear, visible confirmation of disconnected switch contacts 

  • Through-the-door switch operation is provided to maintain arc-resistant protection while operating the switch

Powerful switch protection

With the ability to manually cut off the power supply to a certain area or equipment, MVS switches are ideal for applications such as transformer primaries, duplex switches and selector switches. They are available in both stand-alone or line-ups.

Exceptional interrupting capabilities

The quick-make, quick-break mechanism on the medium-voltage switch provides full-load current interrupting capability, while fuses deliver accurate, permanently calibrated short circuit detecting and interrupting capabilities.

Safety is our top priority

Eaton’s medium-voltage switch includes numerous safety features, including a high-impact viewing window that allows visibility of actual blade position, door interlocks, switch interlocks, and grounded metal barrier.

Safeguard against switching transients

Ohmic voltage sensing (OVS) increases reliability over traditional  core and coil voltage transformers. Watch this brief video for an overview of the benefits of including an OVS system to protect against damaging transients.  

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Specifications

ratings

RATED MAXIMUM VOLTAGE 38 kV  
CONTINUOUS CURRENT 600 A  
INTERRUPT RATING Up to 31.5 kA rms symmetrical  
BASIC IMPULSE LEVEL (BIL) 38 kV class - 150 kV peak  

standards

ANSI/IEEE STANDARD C37.20.3, C37.57  
NEMA SG-5  
CSA C22.2 No. 31  
THIRD PARTY APPROVAL/RECOGNITION UL, CSA available for most ratings  
SEISMIC QUALIFICATION IBC, CBC  

Enclosure

ACCESS Front & rear options  
INSULATING MEDIUM Air  
BUS INSULATION Optional  
BUS SUPPORTS Epoxy High Creep  
ENCLOSURE TYPE Indoor & outdoor  
INDOOR SECTION DIMENSIONS (TYPICAL) 48" w x 80" d x 101.5" h  

Devices

SWITCHING DEVICE Fusible switch  
DEVICE MOUNTING Fixed  

Other

WEIGHTS 2700 lbs  
     
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