May 16, 2013 - Eaton introduced XT motor control center (MCC), which utilizes 24 volt (V) direct current (DC) control power for commercial, industrial and original equipment manufacturer (OEM) applications. The compact XT MCC is designed to support improved uptime and enhanced safety with robust power control, as well as optional communications and industry-leading Eaton arc preventative FlashGard technology. Communications-enabled versions of the XT motor control center allow customers to configure, control and monitor their systems, so that maintenance and operations personnel can address problems before they cause downtime or excessive energy waste. Customers can select from EtherNet/IP and Modubus TCP communications protocols.
Additionally, a gateway can be added to enable communications with external devices using other network protocols. To help protect personnel and equipment from the dangers of arc flash, arc-preventative FlashGard technology can be incorporated into the XT MCC. Eaton’s FlashGard MCC prevents and protects personnel and equipment from the dangers of arc flash. Eaton’s FlashGard design enables units to be disconnected and reconnected to the vertical bus with the unit door closed; maintaining a dead-front barrier during maintenance operations increases operator safety.
“Safe, dependable power distribution is crucial across industry applications,” said Mark Yerse, product manager at Eaton. “Eaton’s expertise, impactful solutions, and customer-focused approach enables us to develop innovative solutions like the configurable XT motor control center, which will help customers better meet safety, reliability and communications requirements.”
Eaton’s electrical business is a global leader with expertise in power distribution and circuit protection; backup power protection; control and automation; lighting and security; structural solutions and wiring devices; solutions for harsh and hazardous environments; and engineering services. Eaton is positioned through its global solutions to answer today’s most critical electrical power management challenges.
