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Medium-voltage motor control systems

SC9000 EP arc-resistant medium-voltage variable frequency drive

The SC9000 EP arc-resistant variable frequency drive (VFD) is designed to safely contain, cool and redirect exhaust gases in the event of an arc flash incident. Built in an arc-resistant Type 2B enclosure for the strength needed to resist the forces of arc blasts up to 50 kA, the fully integrated arc-resistant drive provides enhanced safety from the front, sides and rear of the enclosure, even with the control doors open.

Voltage Class
5 kV
Horsepower
up to 6000 Hp
Main Bus Rating
up to 3000 A

Core features

  • Certified to UL 347A
  • Available for 2400 V to 4160 V medium-voltage motors, up to 6000 hp
  • Arc-resistant Type 2B up to 50 kA 
  • Certified to CSA C22.2 No. 22-11 and witness-tested to IEEE standard C37.20.7-2017 at a third-party high-power laboratory
  • Utilizes an inverter topology with a three-level neutral point clamp (NPC) for a low part count and high reliability

Certified to enhance safety

Through extensive arc fault testing on all sections of the drive at a certified third-party power laboratory, Eaton's SC9000 EP arc-resistant medium-voltage drive is certified to CSA® C22.2 No. 22-11 and witness-tested to IEEE® C37.20.7-2007.

Control

Enclosure technologies provide strength and direct fault byproducts to the proper exhaust locations in the event of an arc flash

Minimize

Arc exhaust cooling technology significantly reduces temperature of exhaust gas and patented short circuit protection limits available arc fault energy

Prevent

Unique arc fault detection circuits significantly reduce the possibility of an arc fault upon powering up the drive coupled with patented inverter encapsulation to prevent propagation of a fault

Experience arc-resistant protection in virtual reality

Become immersed into a virtual electrical room to see an arc flash incident occur within a medium-voltage drive in comparison to the SC9000 EP arc-resistant medium-voltage VFD.

Integrated control gear streamlines multi-configuration lineups

Combine Eaton’s Ampgard motor starters with SC9000 medium-voltage drives across a common bus into a compact and economical integrated assembly.
Specifications

RATINGS

POWER RATING                         300-6000 Hp
INPUT VOLTAGE RATING 2400-4160 V
OUTPUT VOLTAGE RATING

0-2400 V

0-3300 V

0-4160 V

Contact Eaton if higher output voltage is required 

BASIC IMPULSE LEVEL (BIL)
60 kv BIL
INTERRUPTING RATING 50 kA rms symmetrical
AMBIENT TEMPERATURE (WITHOUT DERATING)
0 to 40 degrees C
STANDARD OVERLOAD RATING (VARIABLE TORQUE)
110% for 1 minute out of 10 minutes
OPTIONAL OVERLOAD RATING (CONSTANT TORQUE)
150% for 1 minute out of 10 minutes
OUTPUT FREQUENCY
1-120 Hz

Standards

UL                                                                                        347A
NEMA ICS6/ICS7
CSA C22.2
THIRD PARTY RECOGNITION/APPROVAL UL/cUL available for most configurations
SEISMIC QUALIFICATION none

Enclosure

ENCLOSURE TYPE                                                                                         
Arc resistant                                 
ACCESSIBILITY
Front                                                                  
INDOOR SECTION DIMENSIONS (TYPICAL)
172" w x 50" d x 128" h to 246" w x 50" d x 128" h
BUS INSULATION Heat shrink sleeve
BUS SUPPORTS Glass polyester
COOLING Air cooled with heat pipes

DEVICES

SWITCHING DEVICE                                           
Medium voltage IGBT        
DEVICE MOUNTING
Draw-out inverter
ISOLATION TRANSFORMER 24-pulse
INPUT POWER CIRCUIT PROTECTION Vacuum contactor with current limiting fuses

APPLICATION DATA

HEAT LOSS 23 Watts/horsepower (typical)
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