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LV Switchgear

Low Voltage Distribution for Critical Power Applications
Schneider Electric offers a wide variety of low voltage Square D® power distribution products and components. From our QED-2 Powerstyle® switchboards using group-mounted I-Line® construction to QED-6 compartmentalized switchboards, we utilize the industry-preferred Masterpact®  breakers and Tranparent ReadyTM  technology for ultimate flexibility in our compartmentalized drawout UL switchboards and ANSI switchgear.

That's why Square D products are the #1 choice of many end users, consultants, contractors and leading specialty OEMs for parelleling and UPS equipment subsystems....and that's why the Square D low voltage distribution product family is the right choice for your critical power application. 

Switchgear
From our QED-2 Powerstyle® switchboards using group-mounted I-Line® construction to our QED-6 compartmentalized switchboards, Schneider Electric provides a complete UL offering. Power-Zone® 4 Switchgear is built to strict ANSI standards, featuring the industry preferred Masterpact® NW and NT circuit breakers. .>more...

Switchboards
The versatility in our switchboard design helps you exceed today?s complex electrical distribution requirements. Designed with durability in mind, we offer a variety of options including front or rear accessibility, fixed or drawout construction, and individually or group-mounted circuit breakers or fusible switches. >more...

Panelboards
Square D® I-Line®, NF and NQOD are the preferred panelboards used in data centers by data center managers, engineering consultants and contractors. Suppliers of power distribution units (PDUs) and remote power panels (RPPs) rely on our panelboards for data centers of all sizes. >more...

Motor Controllers
MotorpactTM Medium Voltage Controllers are designed and manufactured to tackle the toughest power and process control challenges. With a compact footprint that even allows for easy retrofitting, Motorpact MCCs can be configured for motor starting, transformer and capacitor feeders or future spaces. Featuring industry-first innovations for unmatched performance, high reliability, low maintenance, and exclusive technologies, we provide the most efficient means to control and protect a wide range of critical power applications. >more...

Busway
Busway offers application versatility and simplicity in installation that cable and conduit can not match. Square D has led the industry in busway design and manufacturing for over 50 years. Our busway systems are pre-engineered for easy installation, are 100% reusable whenever a system must be modified, and are easily expandable with standard bus components. >more...

Transparent ReadyTM  Communications Technology
Transparent ReadyTM communications technology with PowerLogic®  components is part of our full range of low voltage distribution equipment. Featuring an Ethernet connection and embedded web server, you can organize valuable information for easy access from any computer on your network using a standard web browser. We help you get the actionable information needed to reduce costs and increase productivity by simplifying connectivity to your power and control equipment. >more...

Monitor Power, Energy & Power Quality
By employing sophisticated power monitoring equipment to analyze historical and real-time data, you can reduce the cost of electricity, improve power quality and reliability, and enhance troubleshooting capabilities to extend the life of your data center equipment. >more...
















Low Voltage Switchgear for Critical Power Applications

Schneider Electric offers a wide variety of low voltage Square D® power distribution products. From our QED-2 Powerstyle® switchboards using group-mounted I-Line® construction to our QED-6 compartmentalized switchboards. Schneider Electric provides a complete UL offering. Power-Zone® 4 Switchgear is built to strict ANSI standards and features the industry preferred Masterpact® NW and NT circuit breakers. These products and components are the preferred choice for many end users, consultants and contractors. They are used by many of the leading specialty OEMs sub-systems such as paralleling switchgear and UPS equipment.

Power-Zone 4® Low Voltage Switchgear with Masterpact® NW and NT Circuit Breakers


The versatility of Square D low voltage switchgear makes it the perfect protection for a wide range of switching and control applications. With Power-Zone 4 (PZ4), Square D offers the next generation of proven, reliable and durable low voltage switchgear. We developed it with your values in mind to improve your electrical system running time and efficiency. >more...

PZ4 has the following benefits: 
  • A small, flexible footprint
  • Extended maintenance intervals
  • Segregated access to all wiring
  • Easily added "smart" functionality, such as communications interfaces and power monitoring and control capability

In addition, Power-Zone 4 switchgear with Masterpact NT/NW circuit breakers feature:

  • Switchgear ratings up to 200 kA without fused circuit breakers
  • Short circuit current rating for services 1600 A to 5000 A
  • Thru-the-door breaker operation
  • Front access to all control and communication wiring
  • Up to eight 800 A frame Masterpact NT circuit breakers in a single 30-in. wide section
  • Micrologic® trip units with Modbus® RTU communications
  • Micrologic trip units that are field replaceable and upgradeable
  • Masterpact NW/NT circuit breakers that are maintainable and serviceable

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  • Available up to 5000A bus rating
  • Micrologic® trip units with power monitoring, control and communications
  • Optional PLC based auto transfer schemes
  • Optional Transparent ReadyTM communications utilizing PowerLogic®
  • Optional Surgelogic® TVSS
  • Differential ground fault option for 4W systems with multiple sources
  • Arc flash application options
    • Arc flash limiting feeder breakers up to 2000A reduce arc incident energy on downstream equipment such as UPSs and PDPs
    • Thru-the-door breaker operation allows unit to be operated/racked while door is closed; this reduces NFPA 70E PPE category by one level
    • Rear-hinged doors allow easy access to cables; this reduces NFPA 70E 2004 PPE category by one level
  • Benefits of using Power-Zone® 4 in data center applications:
    • Drawout construction is required for quick circuit breaker change-out
    • Transfer system requirements call for circuit breakers to close within 5-cycles and stored energy circuit breakers are required for reliability
    • Front access to control wires is desired for ease of installation, maintenance and upgrade
    • Circuit breaker compartmentalization is required for system integrity
    • Segregation of circuit breaker compartments, from bus and cable compartments, is required for equipment


Switchboards - Rear Connected QED-6 with Masterpact Circuit Breakers and PowerLogic Monitoring

Rear connected switchboards offer many of the same benefits of ANSI rated switchgear listed above. Short times withstand ratings on the breakers, structures and as well as high short circuit interrupting ratings. Lower equipment cost, 100% rated drawout breakers (breaker frame sizes to 250A to 5000A) and maintainability for extended life are reasons this product is used in these facilities.

Data Center Application:

  • Paralleling switchgear
  • UPS input switchgear
  • UPS output switchgear
  • Load bank switchgear

QED-6 switchboard structures offer many of the same benefits as Power-Zone 4 switchgear. Some of these feature differences are:

  • Masterpact and PowerPact® circuit breakers have higher short time ratings and interrupting ratings than competitive products
  • Up to eight Masterpact NT circuit breakers can be mounted in a single 30" wide section
  • PowerPact circuit breakers 250A and 600A frame for smaller loads
  • Electrically operated breakers UL 489 rated and structure UL 891 listed
  • 150kA SCCR without fuses @ 480V (200kAIR @ 240V)





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