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EntelliGuard* GuardEon* Elfaplus*

Designing components for today’s needs and tomorrow’s opportunities

• Global engineering & assembly capability • Flexible partnerships • Local presence, global network

MV/LV Circuit Breakers

AF-Series ASTAT*

Drives & Starters

Efficor* DP Contactors

Contactors & Auxiliaries

* Indicates a trademark of the General Electric Company and/or its subsidiaries.

GuardEon* MCCB

Value to Panel Builders

• Rotating faceplates to enable label readability in both vertical and horizontal orientations. • Save up to 30% on labor costs with the PremEon-G Trip Unit. • ArcWatch enabled to provide arc flash protection and selective coordination. • Reduction in errors and mismatching during breaker accessory selection with the new Global GuardEon Configurator.

Low voltage molded case circuit breaker with global ratings.

• Excellent uptime with onboard diagnostics and predictive maintenance capabilities. • Streamlined purchasing with standardized accessories.

• 250A & 600A frames available now!

Labor savings with GuardEon*

Panel with GuardEon, PremEon G

Panel with Spectra, MicroEntelliGuard

How is this achieved? GuardEon’s PremEon G trip unit incorporates many electrical components typically found external to the breaker. Fewer components means less time and labor costs to build the control panel.

Value to Panel Builders • Wiring reduction • DIN rail mount accessories • Fewer parts • PremEon G includes many external components

30 %

LABOR COST REDUCTION

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Reducing inventory with GuardEon*

Value to Panel Builders • Simplified machine design • Reduced stocking • Streamlined BOM management • Customized solutions available Case Study • 200 MCCB units • $425 average MCCB unit cost • 1.5 months of safety stock • Stocking plan

How is this achieved? GuardEon’s trip unit is field interchangeable and upgradable, enabling flexibility in stocking, installation, and servicing. Plug & Play options allow for configuration of the breaker late in the installation process.

LTM

LTMD

$ 19,250 Existing 2 ratings x 2 trip units 4 SKUs Stock cost $42,500

GuardEon 2 ratings x 1 trip unit 2 SKUs + 1 trip unit $23,250

GTM

Mag only

PremEon S

EST ANNUAL SKU INVENTORY REDUCTION

PremEon G

EntelliGuard* LV ACB

Value to Panel Builders

• ArcWatch provides arc flash protection and selective coordination – simultaneously! • Mitigate errors and mismatches during breaker selection with the Global EntelliGuard Configurator.

Low voltage air circuit breaker manufactured to meet ANSI, UL, and IEC standards. • Ratings • Up to 6000A. • Up to 200kAIC fault interrupt rating.

• Includes new EntelliGuard TU trip unit • RELT Technology • Instantaneous ZSI • Instantaneous Waveform Recognition • Status/Event Log

• Over 20 different accessories including bell

alarms, key interlocks, and redundant shunt trips.

• 3 & 4 pole designs.

What is it? Arc flash is the light and heat produced from an electric arc that contains enough electrical energy to cause substantial damage, harm, fire, or injury. Due to the ArcWatch and RELT technologies present in EntelliGuard* , Arc Flash incidents are less of a threat to your system. Arc Flash: A Real Danger Arc flash happens at least one time every day.

Value to End User

SAFER ZONE

• PPE reduces arc flash injury, but can make even simple procedures tedious. EntelliGuard can reduce the level of the PPE required. • Arc Flash incidents are reduced, yielding a safer operation and reduced downtime.

Arc Flash Facts

35,000 ° F (19,000˚C) Arc flash temperatures are hotter than the sun.

140 dB Light and sound bursts can cause vision and hearing loss.

2,000+ people Each year, 2,000+ people seek treatment for serious arc flash burns.

700 mph (1,100km/h) Arc flash can throw workers across a room. Metal and equipment become shrapnel.

15MM

POTENTIAL COST OF ONE ARC FLASH INCIDENT

$

ElfaPlus* Modular Devices

Value to Panel Builders

Standard 35mm DIN-rail mount MCBs manufactured to meet UL standards.

• High performance arc management system yields more efficient short circuit failure clearing. • Reduction of nuisance tripping: available with different trip characteristics (B, C, or D curves). • Quick and easy installation/removal with Bi-Stable DIN Rail Extraction System.

• Ratings:

• 6000V impulse rating • 0.5-63A • 10kA short circuit • 60/125 Vdc

• Endurance of 10,000 operation cycles

• Limits let-thru current

Lower system cost with ElfaPlus*

How is this achieved? ElfaPlus technology has redefined the maximum rating limits of MCBs with a complete range of UL 489 branch circuit breakers with current ratings up to 63A. Many players offer MCB lines with a maximum 480/277Vac rating of 20-32A and rely on their larger, more expensive molded-case circuit breaker offerings for higher amperages. ElfaPlus is available up to 40A (480/277Vac) and 63A (120/240Vac), allowing you to use it in place of a MCCB.

Value to Panel Builders UL489 480/277Vac MCB Example

200

40

$

$

40A MCCB COST

40A MCB COST

• Currently using 40A MCCB • 40A MCB not available from current competitors • 1000 units per year • $15,000 MCB testing & redesign costs

Nominal Rated Currents UL489 277/480Vac MCB Example

10 15 20 25

30

32 35 40

GE ELFA PLUS

COMP A

$ 145,000 EST ANNUAL

Must use a MCCB

COMP B

PROCUREMENT SAVINGS

COMP C

Smaller panel sizes with ElfaPlus*

How is this achieved? ElfaPlus utilizes a specially designed thermal system that is able to handle a wider range of temperatures.

Value to Panel Builder

UL489 480/277Vac MCB Example Example using 300 watt heat dissipation load

COMPETITOR B/C

GE ELFA PLUS

This leads to reduced cooling costs and a smaller enclosure that can be operated in higher ambient temperatures.

30.7 ft 2

48”

23.5 ft 2

42”

COOLING SURFACE AREA

COOLING SURFACE AREA

12”

16”

36”

36”

25 % LESS COOLING SURFACE AREA REQUIRED & ENCLOSURE MATERIAL COST

Source – Hoffman Thermal Management Technical Bulletin, Sealed Painted Metallic Enclosure Sizing

efficor* Starters & Contactors

Value to Panel Builders

Reliable contactors and starter solutions up to 105A manufactured to meet IEC and UL standards.

• 50% less power usage than a regular DC coil with the Low Power/DC only coil. • Reduce up to 50% of your contactor stock : Just 1 SKU for 100-250V AC/DC with efficor’s universal coil. • Withstand hotter temperatures: No derating up to 55°C (131°F). • Link Module allows both the contactor and motor starter to fit on the same DIN rail.

• Motor protection devices • Manual motor starter

• Thermal OL relay • Electronic OL relay

• Full line of accessories

• Auxiliary contact blocks • Pneumatic timer

• No tools needed for contactor or accessory mounting/dismounting.

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Energy savings with efficor *

Value to Panel Builder

How is this achieved? efficor uses cutting-edge technology to squeeze every bit of efficiency out of your system. The combination of electro and permanent magnet springs & coils ensures the lowest possible energy consumption. In fact, GE’s control solution provides as much as 80% energy savings over the leading competitor’s solution during operation.

Case Study • Contactor coil energized for 12 hrs/day • Cost of electricity $0.07/kWh • 20,000 contactors in a system • Above 50A with electronic module

GE EFFICOR CONTROL

COMPETITOR CONTROL

0.8 K 16 K 2.6 VA

4.30 K 14.0 VA

On Hold Consumption

Annual Operating Cost Per Contactor

$

$

REDUCTION IN CONTROL SYSTEM ENERGY COSTS 81 %

85 K

Operation Cost SystemWide

$

$

80 K

429 K

5 Year Total System Cost

$

$

ASTAT Soft Starters

Complete line of low voltage soft starters manufactured to UL standards.

Value to Panel Builders

• Easy integration: Adjustable busbars allow for top or bottom power entry

• Ratings

• Up to 1600A • Up to 690Vac

• Built-in bypass up to 1000A

• Reduce panel size up to 20% with integrated bypass

• Real-time graphing of motor performance

• Easier selection & commissioning with ASTAT Select software tool

• Ability to record its last 8 trip events

Fewer Components with ASTAT Soft Starters

How is this achieved? ASTAT’s exclusive Integrated By-pass Technology eliminates the need for a contactor. Its improved heat dissipation reduces ventilation and wiring costs.

Value to Panel Builder

COMPETITOR

ASTAT XL

36 % COMPONENT COST SAVINGS

ASTAT XL

COMPETITOR

5.7 K 4.5 K 0.4 K

7.9 K $ 0 K $ 0 K 7.9 K

SOFT STARTER (NO BY-PASS)

SOFT STARTER (WITH BYPASS)

$

$

$

5 % 5 %

CONTACTOR

CONTACTOR

WIRING COST SAVINGS

$

VS.

RELAY

RELAY

10.6 K

TOTAL SYSTEM COST

TOTAL SYSTEM COST

$

$

VENTILATION COST SAVINGS

AF-650 General Purpose Drive

Value to Panel Builders

Low voltage variable speed drive designed for constant torque applications, such as the control of mixers.

• Energy savings up to 40% compared to fixed speed motors without drives

• Provides vector modes (advanced, sensor less, and closed loop) for demanding torque applications.

• 150% current overload up to 1 minute

• Catch spinning motors with flying start feature

• Ratings

• 1/3 – 1350 HP • Up to 690 Vac

• Easier selection & commissioning with AF-6 DCT-10 software tools

• Speed and process PIC controls

AF-600 Fan & Pump Drives

Low voltage variable speed drive designed for variable torque applications, including fans, compressors and pumps.

Value to Panel Builders

• Case Study: Installation of ten AF- 600 Drives results in* • $30,472 annual energy savings • 78% reduction in kilowatt hours • 9 month simple project payback

• Easy to mount with dedicated features that make it a perfect match for HVAC solutions

• Ratings

• 1 – 1350 HP • Up to 690 Vac

• Easier selection & commissioning with AF-6 DCT-10 software tools

• Built-in harmonic filters for <5% harmonic current

*compared to fixed speed motors

DP Contactors

Value to Panel Builders

Definite-purpose contactors manufactured to meet UL, CSA, CE, and ARI standards.

• Quick, easy modifications with available snap-on accessories. • Built to last: tested to exceed 500,000 mechanical and 200,000 electrical operations.

• Variety of terminal choices allows for diverse application in industries such as HVAC, food processing, and agriculture.

• Simplified operation with visual on/off status indicator.

• 25A, 30A, and 40A options

• Effortless change-outs with universal mounting plates and DIN-rail options.

• 2, 3, or 4 pole models

Product Brochures

• Global MCCB

• LV Drives – AF-650 General Purpose Drive – link – AF-600 Fan & Pump Drive – link

– GuardEon* – link

• ACB – EntelliGuard* – link

• Contactors – DP Contactors - link

• Global MCB

– ElfaPlus* – link

• Starting Devices – Efficor* - link – ASTAT - link