Eaton
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Ellisville, MO 63021
tel: 636-394-2877
RalitzaKArafin@eaton.com
Date
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Contact
June 17, 2014
Immediately
Ralitza Arafin, (636) 527-1439
Eaton’s Complete Line of Solar Circuit Protection Solutions Help Safeguard
Vital Components in Commercial, Utility and Residential Applications
ST. LOUIS … Power management company Eaton’s Circuit Protection division is helping
original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), contractors and system owners protect vital
photovoltaic (PV) power systems by offering a complete range of reliable solar circuit
protection solutions. With Eaton’s complete portfolio, from fuses and circuit breakers to power
distribution blocks and surge protective devices (SPDs), customers in commercial, utility and
residential solar segments can reduce installation costs, maintain reliable operations, help
enhance safety and maximize energy harvested.
“The unique nature of solar PV systems demands the need for equipment manufacturers to
develop solutions that are increasingly more efficient at higher direct current (DC) voltages in
harsh environments. As the solar market evolves into a mature, sustainable technology,
system owners are demanding lower cost of ownership solutions and faster return on their
investment,” said Jason Ezzell, product manager, Eaton’s Bussmann Division. “Eaton has
made it a priority to develop innovative and energy efficient overcurrent and overvoltage
solutions to ensure system reliability -providing system manufacturers, contractors and
owners with the peace of mind knowing their equipment is protected.”
Eaton is a single source provider and offers a range of solutions from its Circuit Protection
division designed to protect PV panels, conductors and equipment. Eaton helps ensure that
wire harnesses, combiner boxes, recombiner boxes and inverters are operating with
maximum reliability, while adhering to the applicable solar specific code requirements. This
includes PV fuses that offer global acceptance with ratings up to 1,500 volts direct current
(Vdc), as well as high-speed and alternating current (AC) fuses.
Eaton’s Circuit Protection division also offers SPDs for PV overvoltage and lightning current
protection in systems up to 1200Vdc. Utilizing patented, fast-acting Short-Circuit Interrupting
(SCI) technology, these solutions isolate systems to help prevent direct current arch damage.
For fast and efficient monitoring, PV SPDs include easyID™ local visual indication and
optional remote contact signaling. SPD solutions are available for Underwriters Laboratories
(UL) and International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) applications.
Eaton also offers molded-case circuit breakers designed to help customers reduce space and
cost while enhancing the safety and reliability of solar PV systems. Eaton’s PVGard 600Vdc
per pole and 1000Vdc poles-in-series lineups are 100 percent rated to the UL® 489B
standard for use in PV applications, providing cost savings by reducing the size of breaker
ampacity, breaker frame, conductor and enclosure. Additional benefits of the PVGard circuit
breakers include accessories to enable isolation upon arc fault and undervoltage conditions,
as well as on and off operation remotely, status monitoring and individual circuit on/off via
handle mechanism.
Additional solar solutions available for residential, commercial and utility-scale systems
include in-line PV string protectors, modular fuse holders, AC/DC safety switches and power
distribution blocks.
To learn more about the complete offering from Eaton’s Circuit Protection division, please
visit www.cooperbussmann.com/solar or www.eaton.com/solar.
Eaton’s Bussmann division develops and manufactures critical circuit protection, power
management and electrical safety products designed to provide innovative circuit and power
electronics protection. The Bussmann business serves customers in the industrial,
commercial, alternative energy, high reliability and other markets.
Eaton’s Electrical Sector is a global leader with expertise in power distribution and circuit
protection; backup power protection; control and automation; lighting and security; structural
solutions and wiring devices; solutions for harsh and hazardous environments; and
engineering services. Eaton is positioned through its global solutions to answer today’s most
critical electrical power management challenges.
Eaton is a power management company with 2013 sales of $22.0 billion. Eaton provides
energy-efficient solutions that help our customers effectively manage electrical, hydraulic and
mechanical power more efficiently, safely and sustainably. Eaton has approximately 101,000
employees and sells products to customers in more than 175 countries. For more
information, visit www.eaton.com.
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