Eaton's compact switchgear solutions offer an industry-leading footprint, superior ratings, and a maintenance-free medium-voltage compartment. Now, with an SF6-free option available, you can meet your sustainability goals while benefiting from enhanced safety features and a robust design. Eaton's compact switchgear offering will reduce downtime and increase revenue of your distribution system.
Be sure to stop by our booth at AISTech 2026 at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center in Pittsburgh, PA May 4-6! We are showcasing many new innovations that can help accelerate your electrification, digitalization and decarbonization strategies with solutions that enhance safety and increase the efficiency and reliability of your operation in the metals and steel processing industry.
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| Power Xpert IGX | Power Xpert IGX VacAir | Power Xpert XGIS | |
| Insulating Medium | SF6 | Natural Origin Gas | SF6 |
| Standard Width | 20" | 24" | |
| Standard Depth | 72" | 71" | |
| Standard Height | 91" | 106" | |
| Voltage Rating | Up to 38 kV | ||
| Amperage | 3150 A | 2500 A | |
| Short Circuit Rating | 40 kA | 31.5 kA | |
| Basis Impulse Level (BIL) | 200 kV | 170 kV | |
| Product Aid | Power Xpert IGX | Power Xpert XGIS | |
| Product Brochure | Power Xpert IGX | Power Xpert XGIS | |
Don't choose between size and safety.
Meet both IEEE C37.20.9 and IEC 62271-200 design standards.
Learn the fundamentals of medium-voltage switchgear, including metal-clad, metal-enclosed, and compact switchgear, also known as metal-enclosed gas-insulated switchgear (MEGIS). For each type of switchgear, we cover key industry standards, safety features, and digital advancements that are transforming how switchgear is specified, installed, and maintained.
| RATED MAXIMUM VOLTAGE | 38 kV |
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| CONTINUOUS CURRENT (BREAKER & BUSBAR SYSTEM*) | 1200 A, 2000 A, 2500 A, 3150 A | |
| INTERRUPT RATING (BREAKER, BUSBAR SYSTEM, GROUNDING/EARTHING CIRCUIT) | Up to 40 kA | |
| BASIC IMPULSE LEVEL (BIL) | 170 kV or 200 kV |
| IEEE STANDARD | C37.20.9, C37.20.7 Type 2B type 2B, 40 kA – 0.5s | |
| IEC STANDARD | 62271-200, AFLR, 40 kA – 1s | |
| CSA | C22.2 No. 31 | |
| THIRD PARTY APPROVAL/RECOGNITION | UL, CSA, KEMA (STL) | |
| SEISMIC QUALIFICATION | IBC/CBC |
| ACCESS | Front and bottom access | |
| INSULATING MEDIUM | SF6 or Natural Origin Gas | |
| MAIN BUS INSULATION | Shield Solid Insulating System (SSIS) | |
| ENCLOSURE TYPE | Indoor |
| SWITCHING DEVICE | Vacuum circuit breaker, RATED CIRCUIT BREAKER OPERATING SEQUENCE 0 – 0.3s – CO – 15s – CO A | |
| DISCONNECT DEVICE | 3-position switch (3PS) |
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