To help increase workforce safety and mitigate arc flash damage, Rockwell Automation has developed ArcShield^™ technology for CENTERLINE^® motor control centers (MCCs). Now, this arc flash safety technology has been expanded for Canadian manufacturers with high-amp applications typical in the oil, gas, mining, water treatment, and power generation industries.

Prevents Workforce Fatalities

Because of arc flash containment solutions like ArcShield technology, it has been possible to avoid workforce fatalities. CENTERLINE 2100 motor control centers now offer a device-limited ArcShield solution for up to 600V and 3000 A current rating. The design of the motor control center aims to contain an arcing fault for the time it takes the pre-tested main protective device to clear the fault.

The CENTERLINE 2100 motor control center with new 600V device limited 1600…3000 A ArcShield technology meets strict industry safety standards:

• UL 845/cUL
• NMX-353-ANCE
• Type 2 accessibility requirements, defined by IEEE C37.20.7

Moreover, the manufacture of CENTERLINE MCCs are available in four continents. For that reason, they have been designed to meet customers’ critical power, safety, motor control, and information needs in markets around the world.

Reduce Exposure to Electrical Hazards

Rockwell Automation has developed ways to continuously mitigate risk while driving performance and reliability. Purposely, the company made the move amid the growing need for increased safety in the industrial environment.

Both CENTERLINE® motor control centers and PowerFlex® 7000 drives provide options to help meet the needs for electrical safety solutions. Most importantly, to help protect personnel and equipment.

SecureConnect™ technology option is available with CENTERLINE 2100 MCCs. Furthermore, it allows operators to disconnect the power from an individual plug-in unit without opening the enclosure door.

ArcShield™ arc resistant enclosures help provide protection in the event of an arc flash. Available on both low and medium voltage CENTERLINE MCCs as well as PowerFlex 7000 medium voltage drives, ArcShield Technology is tested to meet global arc resistant standards including IEEE C37.20.7.