04/10/2012| 10:23am US/Eastern

PITTSBURGH … Diversified industrial manufacturer Eaton Corporation is improving system reliability for industrial customers by expanding its C440 and XT electronic overload relays and providing motor protection at higher amperages. Designed for global applications, the wider range of electronic relays provide an integrated starter solution and eliminate the need for an external current transformer (CT), reducing overall space and equipment requirements.

"Eaton is helping customers advance lean processes through a range of innovative industrial control solutions that simplify control and reduce equipment and space requirements," said Raza Durrani, product manager at Eaton. "The expanded electronic overload relay solutions improve system reliability for industrial customers."

Eaton's electronic overload relays are now available up to 175 ampere (A) and feature integral ground fault protection and communications capabilities in a single, compact device. With a universal design, the electronic overload relays provide an integrated starter solution for applications requiring National Electrical Manufacturer Association (NEMA) size 4 and 185A International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) contactors. Additionally, the new frame is available in cable-in/cable-out and pass-through versions, making it well suited for upgrading existing customer infrastructure.

With a patented, compact design, Eaton electronic overload relays are easy to install, maintain and configure. A light-emitting diode (LED) display on the device provides easy-to-see indication of device status and fault indication, allowing maintenance personnel to quickly determine if the device and motor are operating appropriately.

Customers can select the motor protection features they need, with selectable trip class, ground fault detection, phase imbalance and full load current (FLA) adjustment (5:1). Further, the C440 and XT overload relays can integrate into plant management systems, allowing network monitoring and providing asset protection. Eaton C440 and XT overload relays feature integral communications capabilities, which allow the relays to easily integrate with customers' preferred industrial network. DeviceNetTM, PROFIBUSTM, Modbus®, Modbus TCP, Ethernet/IP communication protocols are supported.

Designed for global applications, the electronic overload relays meet Underwriters Laboratories (UL), Canadian Standards Association (CSA) and Conformité Européenne (CE) standards. Additionally, the solid-state overload relays are Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) compliant.

Eaton's electrical business is a global leader in power distribution, power quality, control and automation, power monitoring, and energy management products and services. Eaton is positioned, through its Cutler-Hammer®, Moeller®, Powerware®, Holec®, MEM®, and Santak® global electrical product series, to answer today's most critical electrical power management challenges.

Eaton Corporation is a diversified power management company with more than 100 years of experience providing energy-efficient solutions that help our customers effectively manage electrical, hydraulic and mechanical power. With 2011 sales of $16.0 billion, Eaton is a global technology leader in electrical components and systems for power quality, distribution and control; hydraulics components, systems and services for industrial and mobile equipment; aerospace fuel, hydraulics and pneumatic systems for commercial and military use; and truck and automotive drivetrain and powertrain systems for performance, fuel economy and safety. Eaton has approximately 73,000 employees and sells products to customers in more than 150 countries. For more information, visit www.eaton.com.