Appleton™ PlexPower™ Series factory sealed contactors and motor starters are quicker and easier to install, operate, upgrade and maintain. Its lightweight, modular level protection design, off-the-shelf replaceable components, and quick quarter-turn access latches make PlexPower™ an ideal solution for hazardous environments looking for a flexible, lightweight alternative to traditional cast and bolted systems.
Specifications
NEC and CEC Certifications and Compliances: Ex de IIB+H2 T6; Class I, Zone 1, AEx de IIB+H2 T6; Class I, Division 2, Groups B, C, D; Class II, Division 2, Groups F, G; Class III; Type 4X; IP66
Standard Materials and Finishes: 316L stainless steel enclosure with stainless steel hardware and hard drawn, tin plated, copper bus bar
Options: Class I, Division 2, Zone 2 equivalency only, gland plate, thermostatically controlled heater, inverted feed, lockable wing knobs, name/legend plate, and terminal blocks, and auxiliary contacts are available. See catalog pages for details
Features
Full voltage, combination and non-combination, single and multiple
These units provide disconnecting means, circuit protection, and motor running protection
Ideal for use in areas where hazardous materials are handled or stored such as petroleum plants, chemical plants, refineries, wastewater treatment plants, paper and pulp industries, and other process facilities
Ideal for placement in wet, corrosive environments or where flammable gases or vapors are likely to be present
No external conduit or cable seals required thus making installations faster, easier, and less costly
Feature a ground-breaking design that uses individual breaker, contactor and motor starter housings to minimize the downtime and costs associated with maintenance in hazardous locations
Accommodate non-proprietary off-the-shelf breakers, contactors and motor starters, making replacements readily available from multiple sources
The lighter weight contactor and motor starter enclosure with quarter turn latches, can be quickly opened in the field for easier servicing
Gland plate at the bottom of enclosure can be easily field punched for cable or conduit entries. Additional gland plates available for sides and top can be ordered with the panelboard
Standard configuration includes external actuation and a solid door
For multiple contactor or motor starter panels, each contactor or motor starter can be individually padlocked in either the "On" or "Off" position
Ground and/or neutral bars, external/internal ground lug and drain/breather, one normally open and one normally closed auxiliary contacts are provided as standard for customer use. Additional auxiliary contacts available as options