Capitole • Distribution

Low voltage switchgear and • Motor control

control gear assemblies • Package substations

• Flexibility
• Reliability
• Availability
• Value for money,
whatever the application
 ystem wish list
LV S
es t ed AN D ce rt ified only!
• Type t
r bu ild - P lug-in - MINIMUM
• M odula
compromise cabling
foot pr int bu t no t

- ne ed a na logu e and digital

• Meter s
ust communicate!
options - digital m
ers ne ed lock ing facilities!!
• Cus t om

• fast delivery

Distribution
ll ra ng e of de vice s - ACBs
• Must have fu
B s - Fu se d- sw it ches - MCBs
- M CC
ks/4 pole)
(SP/TP + neutral lin
ov er a nd in t er lo cks essential
• Chang e-
ve t o be incorporated in
• C Ts ha
o fi t ev en in service
ea sy t
structure -
ct ion m us t be rigid - end frame
• Const ru
type best!!
be fully rated
• Neutrals have to
ha s t o be fa st and easy, must
• Cabling - from front,
of sp a ce , a cces s
have plenty
tes
removable gland pla
- w a nt ch oi ce of toggle or rotary
• MCCBs
handle
 distribution
Motor control and
• Modular build -
motor control
• must incorporate as required -
and/or distribution
rvices!!!
including building se
• Arc-free design
o modify live - absolute
• sa fe t
MUST HAVE
hdrawable/
• Outgoing fixed/wit
plug-in options
s - excellent
• Compact starter cabling must
space usage - NB
still be easy
intelligent
• Conventional and ial
nt
motor control esse
s m ust be available for
• Shut t er
s - PERIOD.
hd ra wa ble st a rter
wit
54 option
• IP41 minimum, IP
se ntia l fo r MC C s and switchboards
• Plug-in devices es
fr a m es be st for strength and*
n using end-
• Rigid constructio ion
at
flexibility of applic

Notes
Technical data
Capitole 40
Electrical data
Rated operational voltage 690 V
Rated frequency 50/60 Hz

Main busbar data

Rated insulation voltage 1000 V
Rated impulse withstand voltage 12 kV
Rated current 6300 A
Rated short-time withstand current 80 kA 1s
Rated peak withstand current 220 kA

Vertical distribution busbar data

Rated insulation voltage 1000 V
Rated impulse withstand voltage 12 kV
Rated current 1420 A
Rated short-time withstand current 80 kA 1s
Rated peak withstand current 176 kA

Outgoing units withdrawable / fixed / plug-in

Enclosure data
Degree of protection IP41 (IP54 on request)
Form of separation Form 4a Type 2,
Form 4b Types 3, 6 and 7
Entry of cables Top and/or bottom
Access Front or rear
Standard Colour RAL 7035

Standards IEC 60439-1, BS EN 60439-1

Certifications KEMA-Keur, Lloyd's Register of shipping

 Certified to national

Capitole 40
LV Distribution and Motor Control System

Personal safety System flexibility

• Form 4a Type 2, Form 4b Types 3, 6 and 7 internal • Compartments for withdrawable units may be
segregation modified without process supply interruption
• Shutters guard the distribution busbars when • Standard and reduced height cubicle designs
drawers are removed with configurations for front/rear connection,
• Designed to limit effects of internal arcing faults top/bottom cable entry
- Possible to connect outgoing cables with • Corner cubicle facilitates right-angled assemblies
switchboard live • Up to 32 units per column
• Fault-free zone option: • Wide range of optional modules
- Insulated main busbars - Clink motor management system
- Incomer – busbar connections insulated - Soft starters
- Phase segregation of incoming and busbar side - Frequency converters (variable speed drives)
terminals of incoming devices - PLC controlled change-over systems
- Power factor correction
Operational reliability
• Unique plug-in contacts for withdrawable units – Maintenance
prevent wear, short-circuit damage and welding • Low maintenance design
• Vertical busbars enclosed in insulated chamber • All components/connections accessible
• Segregation continuous up to and including from the front
withdrawable main contacts – precludes faults except for rear cable connections
• Quality controlled manufacturing guarantees all • Maintenance-free withdrawable unit contacts
fixings, including terminations, correctly tightened • Contact blocks may be quickly changed

Optional fully insulated main Fully withdrawable motor starter Safe connection of outgoing cables even
busbar system under live busbar conditions
and international standards

Capitole 20
LV Distribution System

Reliability by design Wide choice of modules

• Designs for IEC, Euro-norm and British • Standard devices in a modular design ensure
Standard markets perfect balance between size, electrical capacity,
• Kema Certified as a Type Tested Assembly and cost
• On-going build quality and compliance with the • Modular design is ideal for use with the Eaton
Type Tested design monitored by Kema under Bid Manager software which provides price
the Kema Keur scheme and size data in a matter of minutes for most
assemblies
Safe to use, easy to maintain • Complete spectrum of Eaton distribution and
• Form 4a Type 2 – Form 4b Type 6 segregation control devices
using rigid metallic or insulating materials - Air circuit breakers
• Door-interlocked operating handles, locked - Moulded case circuit breakers
doors and screw-fixed cover plates - Fused switches
• Minimum IP2x shrouding internally - Switch disconnectors
• Plug-in MCCB and fused-switch disconnector - Power factor correction
modules up to 1000 A
• ACBs withdrawable or fixed High Density Device Mounting
• Minimised switchboard size whilst maintaining
Functionally flexible both excellent cabling access and flexibility
• Modular design provides maximum flexibility - Up to 24 devices in one column
and minimum build time - Feeder modules up to 250 A
• May be re-configured on-site if necessary twin device plug-in
• Top and/or bottom cable entry - Feeder modules up to 1000 A
• Full spectrum of protection, metering, Building single device plug-in
Management System and supply change-over - Feeder modules above 1000 A
options single or twin device

Kema Keur Certified

Toggle operated MCCBs Rotary handle operated MCCBs and
Type Tested Assembly
fused switches
Technical data
Capitole 20
Electrical data
Rated operational voltage 690 V
Rated frequency 50/60 Hz

Main busbar data

Rated insulation voltage 1000 V
Rated impulse withstand voltage 12 kV
Rated current 3200 A
Rated short-time withstand current 50 kA and 65 kA 1s
Rated peak withstand current 110 kA

Vertical distribution busbar data

Rated insulation voltage 1000 V
Rated impulse withstand voltage 12 kV
Rated current 2x1250 A (centre fed)
Rated short-time withstand current 50 kA 1s
Rated peak withstand current 110 kA

Outgoing units plug-in

Enclosure data
Degree of protection IP31
Form of separation Form 4a Type 2, Form 4b Type 6
Entry of cables Top and/or bottom
Access Front
Standard Colour RAL 7035

Standards IEC 60439-1, BS EN 60439-1

Certifications KEMA-Keur
Company Information
Eaton’s Electrical business is a global leader in electrical control, power distribution, and
industrial automation products and services. Through advanced product development, world-class
manufacturing methods, and global engineering services and support, Eaton’s Electrical business
provides customer-driven solutions under brand names such as Cutler-Hammer®, Durant®, Heinemann®,
Holec® and MEM®, which globally serve the changing needs of the industrial, utility, light commercial,
residential, and OEM markets. For more information, visit www.eatonelectrical.com.

Eaton Corporation is a diversified industrial manufacturer with 2005 sales of $11.1 billion.
Eaton is a global leader in electrical systems and components for power quality, distribution and
control; fluid power systems and services for industrial, mobile and aircraft equipment; intelligent
truck drivetrain systems for safety and fuel economy; and automotive engine air management
systems, powertrain solutions and specialty controls for performance, fuel economy and safety.
Eaton has 59,000 employees and sells products to customers in more than 125 countries.
For more information, visit www.eaton.com.

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