Eaton’s Power Xpert IGX switchgear is the industry’s first dual-rated IEEE standard C37.20.9 and IEC 62271-200 medium-voltage switchgear solution. Power Xpert IGX offers an industry-leading footprint, superior ratings, maintenance free medium-voltage compartment and enhanced safety features, delivering a robust design to reduce downtime and increase revenue.
RATED MAXIMUM VOLTAGE | 36/38 kV |
RATED FREQUENCY | 50/60 Hz |
CONTINUOUS CURRENT (BREAKER & BUSBAR SYSTEM*) | 1200 A, 2000 A, 2500 A, 3000 A |
INTERRUPT RATING (BREAKER, BUSBAR SYSTEM, GROUNDING/EARTHING CIRCUIT) | 40 kA – 3 s rms symmetrical |
RATED PEAK WITHSTAND CURRENT (BUSBAR SYSTEM) | 104 kA |
RATED SHORT-CIRCUIT MAKING CURRENT (BREAKER) | 104 kA |
BASIC IMPULSE LEVEL (BIL) | 36/38 kV – 200 kV peak |
POWER FREQUENCY WITHSTAND VOLTAGE | 80kV |
INTERNAL ARC CLASSIFICATION | IEEE C37.20.7 type 2B, 40 kA – 0.5s / AFLR, 40 kA – 1s |
ALTITUDE* |
Up to 5000 m |
IEEE | IEEE C37.20.9-2019, IEEE C37.09, IEEE C37.04, IEEE C37.20.4 |
IEC | IEC 62271-1, IEC 62271-100, IEC 62271-102, IEC 62271-200 |
THIRD PARTY APPROVAL/RECOGNITION | UL, KEMA (STL), CSA |
SEISMIC QUALIFICATION | IBC/CBC Seismically Qualified |
ACCESS |
Front |
ENCLOSURE TYPE | Indoor |
EXTERNAL ENCLOSURE DEGREE OF PROTECTION | IP3X, IP4X Available |
PRIMARY LIVE PARTS WITHIN AND TANK DEGREE OF PROTECTION | IP65 |
INDOOR SECTION DIMENSIONS (TYPICAL) | Width: 500 mm (19.7”) or 800 mm (31.5") x Depth: 1800 mm (70.9”) x Height: 2300 mm (90.6”) |
SWITCHING DEVICE | Vacuum circuit breaker |
GROUNDING & ISOLATING DEVICE | Three position switch, connect/disconnect/ready-to-ground |
DEVICE MOUNTING | Fixed |
RATED CIRCUIT BREAKER OPERATING SEQUENCE | 0 – 0.3s – CO – 15s – CO A |
Operating conditions
Normal operating conditions, according to IEEE C37.20.9 for indoor switchgear.
Ambient air temperature and humidity
Less than or equal to 40°C (104°F)
Less than or equal to 35°C (95°F) on average over 24 hours
Greater than or equal to -5°C (23°F)
Relative humidity (for a period over 24 hours) < 95%
Storage Conditions
In order to retain all of the functional units qualities when stored for prolonged periods, we recommend that the equipment is stored in its original packaging, in dry conditions sheltered from the sun and rain at a temperature of between -25°C and +55°C
*Consult factory for higher ratings