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Specifications

See Eatons Product Specification Guide

, available on CD or on the Web.

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Integrated Power AssembliesIPAs

General Description

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Power Distribution Productsin a Single Enclosure at aLower Installed Cost

Eatons electrical business can supply

different types of electrical distributionand control equipment in a modularbuilding called an Integrated PowerAssembly (IPA)custom designedto meet each customers specificrequirements.

Each IPA Arrives Complete andReady to ConnectSaving Timeand Money

While sheltered-aisle switchgearmay seem like a beneficial use ofspace, equipment arranged in thisconfiguration limits flexibility ofapplication and provides no room

for auxiliary or future equipmentadditions. Sheltered-aisle switchgearrequires a slab foundation whereasthe IPA features a self-supporting basethat can be placed on piers, a ringwall or even a gravel pad. Instead ofarriving in a prefabricated, pre-wiredshipment from a factory, sheltered-aisle switchgear typically arrives inseveral shipments that must be storedon-site in a secure location untilinstallation commences. And finally,sheltered-aisle switchgear must beinstalled and wired in the field, whichleads to reduced quality levels andpotential delays due to weather.

When an IPA is delivered, all thecustomer typically needs to do is:1) place it on the suitable foundation,such as a concrete pad or base, withsufficient strength and durability and(2) make the incoming and outgoingload connections. Because the IPA is acomplete unit, it can be prewired andfactory tested if required.

An IPA provides these significantcost savings:

Lower installation cost. Job sitelabor and material costs are sharplyreduced because an IPA arrivescomplete, ready for connections

Minimal startup time. Each IPA ischecked to ensure wiring accuracy,control scheme correctness andequipment operation

Installation delays reduced. Jobsite delays caused by trying tocoordinate multiple vendorsare eliminated

Reduced procurement time. Projectmanagement, scheduling andexpediting are handled through asingle point contact and only onepurchase order is required

Construction efficiency.

Projects

using IPA buildings are not asaffected by weather conditionsand seasonal labor shortages

Customized design.

IPA buildingshave very few restrictions. Theycan be of almost any size, shape orcolorand in addition to the Eatonelectrical distribution and controlequipment, can include othernon-Eaton equipment a customermay require

Single Source for IPA

Eaton offers the industrys mostcomplete family of electricaldistribution and control equipment

and components. The widest selectionof ratings are provided, as well asIPAs that meet or exceed distributionsystem requirements.

As a single source supplier, thefollowing significant advantagesare provided:

Designing, assembling and testing.Eaton certifies that all equipmentand components are in compliancewith applicable NEMA

, IEEE

,ANSI, UL

and IEC standards. Thebuilding is certified to meet IBC

and UL requirements, while theinstallation of the equipmentmeets NEC

requirements

Consistent terms and conditions.Eaton provides a single uniformset of terms and conditions forall equipment and components.Additionally, the terms andconditions are compatible withthose of other Eaton products thatmay be on the same projectproviding the benefit of singlepackage negotiation

One contact point. Eatons world-wide network of project managers,engineers, sales representatives andauthorized distributors provides

design and application assistance,pricing, delivery and warrantyinformation

One overall warranty.

Eaton warrantsall IPA equipment and components,plus the structure itself

Typical IPA

IPAs Offer Installation Flexibility

Installation flexibility is essentialbecause IPAs are often used inapplications where a controlled,protective environment is required.All buildings are designed withtransportation to the end locationin mind. Depending on wherethe final location is and the route/transportation method, buildings aredesigned and built to accommodate allshipping requirements. There is not atypical maximum size and or weight.Every building is different and allstates have different shipping lawsand constraints regarding size andweight. Transportation is evaluatedduring the quote stage. At that time,it is determined whether or not thesize and weight required can betransported to the destination. If it isdetermined that the size and weightexceeds the shipping constraints, amulti-piece building option is takeninto consideration.

While IPAs are designed and built as

detached NEMA 3R outdoor, walk-inenclosures, they have been installedon roofs and indoors.

Eatons electrical distribution andcontrol equipment has undergoneseismic simulation tests, and meetsor exceeds performance requirementsas identified in the InternationalBuilding Code (IBC 2006) and theCalifornia Building Code (CBC 2007).It is important to note that Eaton hastested its equipment using the mosttypical mounting methods. All Eatonfloor-mounted equipment has beenseismically tested as free-standing

units, with no lateral supports at thetop that are affixed to adjacent walls orstructures. This allows users to eithersecure it from the base alone or incombinations of base and top lateralsupports. If required, the structuraldesign of the IPA is reviewed andstamped by a professional engineerregistered in the state where theproject is located.


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IPA Options and Features

Insulation systems and ratings:

Typical insulation includes fiber-glass batt with a thermal-resistancerating of R-11 in the walls andceiling, and sprayed polyurethane

foam below the floor R-6. Higherinsulation levels are available up toR-38 in the ceiling, R-19 in the walls(using rigid urethane board), andR-21 below the floor, but do notsignificantly reduce the airconditioning capacity required,specifically in the continental U.S.

Air conditioning options:

Self-contained, DX wall-mounted HVACunits are the most economical;however, roof-mounted, pad-mounted, split type and chilledwater to air units are available forcertain applications, or restrictedwall space configurations. The

rating guide for the HVAC systemtype is based on square footage.A closed loop HVAC system isrecommended, but pressurizationfor general purpose or NFPA

hazardous locations is available,as well as various filtration options.Multiple wall-mounted units belowsix tons in capacity are mosteconomical; however, up to 30-tonunits are available. The HVACsystem is sized in accordance withASHRAE standards, consideringthe internal equipment heat loss,insulation levels (minimal effecton air conditioning), ambient

conditions and any ventilation/pressurization requirements, tomaintain the specified interiortemperatures. A wide variety ofthermostats/control is availableincluding auto change over, digital,duplexing and multiplexing upto six units from one controller. Ifno air conditioning is desired (notrecommended), space heaters aredesigned based on the insulationlevels, ambient conditions andany ventilation/pressurizationrequirements, to maintain thespecified interior temperatureduring colder periods. The rating

guide for space heaters is alsobased on square footage

Undercoating: Standard andrecommended undercoating isTranscoat 101 at a thickness of10 Mils DFT (VOC0.0/FederalSpecification TT-C-520B/AsbestosFree/Flame Spread Rating0),although several other options areavailable. Use of Bitumastic andCoal-Tar Epoxy under coatingshas been precluded by the EPA

Paint finishes:

Standard exteriorfinishes are: Primer/Base ExteriorEpoxy mastic primer 2.0 Mils DFT/Primer/Walls, Roof and FasciaEpoxy primer 1.5 Mils DFT/FinishDuPont Imron high solidspolyurethane enamel 1.8 Mils DFT.Standard interior finishes are:PrimerEpoxy primer 1.5 Mils DFT/FinishHigh solids polyurethaneenamel 1.8 Mils DFT. The filmthickness may be increased ifdesired, but the standard coatingsystem has been tested with G90galvanized substrate to withstandover 3000 hours of salt sprayresistance, along with a full batteryof other ASTM specified tests. Othercoating products are notrecommended as their adhesionto the G90 galvanized substratein the walls, roof and ceiling maynot be guaranteed by the coatingmanufacturer. Any industrial colormay be used, or a sample may becomputer matched. Aggregateand other veneer materials may beadded to the exterior for aestheticor other applications

Wind load ratings: Wind loading isdictated by, and resistance designis performed in accordance with thespecified or prevailing code in thejob site location, or the velocity andcoefficients delineated in the jobspecific specifications. Designs upto and exceeding 170 MPH velocityhave been effected

Wall and roof steel gauges:

A typicalbuilding is constructed of 18 gaugepre-galvanized G90 walls, roofand ceiling panels. As a custommanufacturer, all buildings areindividually designed and calculatedto meet the customers specificationas well as any and all structural andenvironmental conditions. Basedon these design parameters andcalculations, walls, roof and ceilingpanels can be constructed ofmaterials up to 12 gauge and insome cases, 11 gauge G90 steel, allmanufactured to ASTM A653 stan-dards. Along with these gauges of

galvanized steel, walls and roofpanels (exterior components)can be constructed of aluminumor stainless steel (304, 316 and 316L)in equivalent metal thicknesses.Interior components such as ceilingpanels and wall liners typicallyremain galvanized

Floor: A typical building isconstructed with a 1/4-inch thickcarbon steel plate floor. As a custommanufacturer, all buildings areindividually designed and calculated

to meet the customers specificationas well as any and all structural andenvironmental conditions. Basedon these design parameters andcalculations, the floor plate can beconstructed with a steel thicknessranging anywhere between10 gauge and 1/2-inch thick. Alongwith these thickness options, thefloor plate can be constructed ofgalvanized or stainless steel plateas well as aluminum (boltedcheckered/diamond plate)

Standard number and location ofoutlets:

Receptacles are provided atlocations within the IPA to complywith known codes and standards.GFCI specification grade 20A, 125Vduplex receptacles are standard

Rear hinged doors:

It is common thatIPAs contain both personnel andequipment doors. Personnel doors

are typically single leaf, double wall,honeycomb reinforced, galvanized,#18 gauge (1.214 mm), 1-3/4 inches(44 mm) thick. Panic hardwareincludes a thumb latch with akeyed cylinder lock. The buttonis aluminum and features a closerwith stopping arm. Also providedis a wind safety chain, drip shield,weather stripping, stainless steelhinges, R2.4 thermal-resistancerating and a fire-resistance ratingand label (1.5 hour minimum rating).

Equipment doors are typically rear-access and mounted in the exterior

walls. They are constructedusing 12 gauge (1.214 mm) G90galvanized steel and featureremovable steel posts to providefull open access, of (at least) anyfour continuous doors withouttemporary structural reinforcement,for potential equipment replace-ment or the addition of futureequipment. These doors areNEMA 3R rated, and featurestainless steel continuous piano-type hinges, stainless steel padlockable vault handle, three-pointlatching system, a hold open device,gasketed and drip shield. Signage is

added as appropriate for internalequipment.

Stainless steel is available

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IPA Assembly Area

Two-Tiered IPA

Typical Eaton Equipment thatCan Be Installed in an IPA

All types of Eaton electrical equipment

can be installed in an IPA, including lowand medium voltage switchgear, motorcontrol centers, panelboards, switch-boards, drives, transformers, automatictransfer switches, metering, protection,control, and communications andmonitoring devices. Because eachIPA is engineered-to-order to meetindividual project specifications,equipment configurations varytremendously provided that theymeet relevant electrical and structuralcodes. Eaton IPAs can be single ormulti-story, and can range in sizefrom small (i.e., 3 ft wide x 5 ft long)to monster (exceeding 50 ft wide x

150 ft long). As such, Eatons electricalintegration partners have the capacityand flexibility to design an IPA to meetyour individual power and dimensionalrequirements.

Additional Equipmentand Modifications

Because each IPA is custom designed,Eaton not only provides the electricalgear specified, but can include anyadditional equipment and modificationsrequested.

Some examples include:

HVAC systems

Pressurization units

Battery systems

UPS systems

Annunciators

Communications equipment

Security systems

Marshaling cabinets

Installation and wiring of customer-furnished PLCs and analyzers

SCADA and DCS control cabinets

Office or work areas

Plumbing and restrooms

Doors and windows

Indoor, outdoor and emergency lights

Wireway and cable trays

Custom paint finishes

Switches and receptacles

Any other customer-specifiedequipment

A Variety of Industriesand Service Organizations

Communications

Food processing

Heavy industry

Materials handling

Medical

Mining

Petrochemical

Pollution control

Public utilities

Pulp and paper

Rail and mass transit

Water and waste treatment

Many others

With a Broad Rangeof Applications

Control center rooms

Equipment skids

Generator systems

Motor control

Offshore platforms

Pipelines

Power substations

Process control

Pumping stations

Refineries

Switchgear enclosures

Many others

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