Quick Guide

MCC Competitive
Comparison

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Advanced Technology Leader in Industrial Automation in North Worldwide leader of Industrial Automation Advanced Technology Reduced status in Industrial Automation in Worldwide leader of Industrial Automation
America including industry leading Smart MCC with North America. including industry leading Smart MCC with
online diagnostics and asset management. online diagnostics and asset management.
Maintainability Center bus design is difficult to access. Units or Horizontal bus located at top to increase ease Robust Design Frame design with end section side sheets Rugged construction with formed side sheets
end barriers must be removed for splicing or of access. attached. and intermediate sheets between each section.
maintenance.
Clear isolation barrier promotes safe visible bus Enhances fault containment.
inspection. Single bolt connection of horizontal-to-vertical Two-bolt bus connection, horizontal-to-vertical,
Control terminal strip located on bottom plate Control terminal strip mounted on swing-out joint. minimizes heating due to loose joints.
of unit with limited access. panel to aid accessibility. Space Saving Unable to offer back-to-back MCC with com- True back-to-back MCC in a 21 inch deep design
Space Saving Unable to offer back-to-back MCC with True back-to-back MCC in a 21 inch deep design mon vertical bus, due to unique position of requires less floor space.
common vertical bus, due to unique position of requires less floor space. vertical bus.
Ideal for space sensitive applications.
horizontal bus.
Ideal for space sensitive applications.
Arc Resistance Self-certified testing. UL witnessed to criteria detailed in the ANSI/
IEEE C37.20.7 testing guide.
Rated Type 2 by IEEE C37.20.7 testing guide.
Global Presence Limited distribution and market access outside Extensive global market presence.
of North America. GE Siemens
Access to Siemens distribution channel
worldwide enhancing service levels. Advanced Technology Reduced status in Industrial Automation Worldwide leader of Industrial Automa-
in North America. tion including industry leading Smart
MCC with online diagnostics and asset
management.
Maintainability Control terminal strip located on bot- Control terminal strip mounted on
tom plate of the unit with limited swing-out panel to aid accessibility.
Eaton Siemens
access.
Advanced Technology Limited Industrial Automation offer. Worldwide leader of Industrial Automation
Unit disconnect operator blocks access Unit disconnect operator allows ready
including industry leading Smart MCC with
Heavy reliance of third-party components. to circuit breaker adjustment and circuit access to circuit setting or load termi-
online diagnostics and asset management.
breaker or fuse clip load terminals. nals for maintenance.
Robust Design Frame design with end section side sheets Rugged construction with formed side sheets
attached. and intermediate sheets between each section. No guide rails to aid in installation or Unit guide rail to aid in unit installation
Enhances fault containment. removal of plug-in units. or removal including a “disconnected”
position to disengage power stabs
Lifting eyelets require the use of a “spreader Solid lifting angle to promote shipping split without fully removing the unit.
bar” to locate or move shipping splits. rigidity during shipment and installation.
Arc Resistance Self-certified testing. UL witnessed to criteria detailed in the
Unit disconnect operator difficult to adjust and Unit disconnect operator features clear ANSI/IEEE C37.20.7 testing guide.
indicate operator status. indication by position, wording and color. Evolution E9000* AR tested to IEEE
C37.20.7, Type2
Maintainability Unit guide rails do not include a clear Unit guide rail includes a “disconnected”
“disconnected” stop position. position to disengage power stabs without fully
removing the unit.
Arc Resistance Self-certified testing. UL witnessed to criteria detailed in the ANSI/
IEEE C37.20.7 testing guide.
Tested and verified per IEEE guidelines
C37.20.7 and CSA
Global Presence Limited distribution and market access outside Extensive global market presence.
of North America.
Access to Siemens distribution channel
worldwide enhancing service levels.

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