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Enclosures and Controls:Selling PowerPlex at a Premium but a Cost Saving for our Customer


PowerPlex Review and Pricing Webinar

Review of PowerPlex ProductProduct EvolutionKey Feature ReviewEase of MaintenanceNot only a Panelboard

Pricing of PowerPlexPremium Price for Premium ProductAdding up all the Costs

Installed CostLife Cycle Cost

Cost Analysis

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Market Evolution

DRIVERS: SAFETY + COST

NON-SEALED

Pros• Robustness

Cons• Time intensive to access and repair• Sealing for each conduit/cable entry• Need assurance maintenance &

repair is done properly

SEALED PANELBOARD

Pros• Robustness• No seal pours in the field

Cons• Time intensive to repair• Upgrading breaker amperage difficult

SEALED CIRCUIT BREAKER

Pros• Less time to access• Smaller and lighter weight• Easier to install and maintain•Choice of material: FRP Polyester or 316SS

Cons• Higher ongoing breaker maintenance costs• Breakers may not be readily available

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The Powerplex Panel

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cCSAus and cURus

Class 1 Div 2 Groups B, C, D, 4X

Zone 1 and 2, A/Exde T6, IP66

316 SST Enclosure or GRP Polyester

Uses standard 120/208 to 600V Replaceable North American Breakers 15, 20, 25 amp etc

Breakers rated at 10,000 KIC

External or Internal Actuation

Optional main circuit breakerAvailable up to 150 Amps at 600 VAC can be top or bottom mounted and shipped as a complete assembly


Quick enclosure accessNo cast, bolted enclosure to secure

Removal of only six flat head screws required to open enclosure door

Optional External Actuation availableNo need to access the enclosure to operate the breaker

Optional LED Indicator LightsMakes it easier to identify a breaker in trip condition

Easier, Efficient Maintenance

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Not just a Panel Board

Enclosed BreakerFactory SealedExde, Class I Div 2 Factory Sealed Breaker Module. No sealing fittings to seal

Excellent Third Party ApprovalscCSAus and cURusClass I Div. 2, Groups B, C, D, 4XA/Exde, Zone 1 and 2, IP66, T6

Easy ConnectionsEnclosure Easily Punched in Field for cable or Conduit EntryOptional Removable Gland Plate

Optional External Actuation availableNo need to access the enclosure to operate the breaker

Excellent Amperage and Voltage Range2 or 3 Pole, 10 to 150 Ampere, 120 to 600 VacUses Standard Replaceable Cutler-Hammer Breakers


The Modules

Standard off-the-shelf breakers Utilizing standard Cutler Hammer breakers: • Can reduce logistics costs• Provide readily accessible replacement parts• Generally a store room item

No additional spare parts required

Easy Amperage UpgradeDesign enables easy change of breaker amperage without requiring a new circuit breaker housing F-Frame Breaker

240 – 600 VACQC-Frame Breaker

120 – 240 VAC


The Premium Price

Installed Cost – Panel Installed and Ready for Use

Easy to Install - PowerPlexNo 42 Bolts to RemoveNo Seal Fittings to PourNo Special Equipment Needed for InstallationNo Special Structure RequiredLess Weight (41% less for SST and 58% less for Polyester)No special Equipment Required

Cost to Consider – Cast PanelLonger Install Time10 Seals to Pour at 40 Minutes Each 24 Circuit* (non FS)20 Seals to Pour at 40 Minutes Each 42 Circuit* (non FS)Special Equipment RequiredPossible Special Structure

Estimate Labor Costs at $100.00/Hour* Independent Studies and PCIC Papers


Life Cycle Cost – Consider a 20 Year Life

Life Cycle Costs over 20 YearsNo 42 Bolts to Remove Each Time Maintenance to be DoneNo Flange to Protect and/or MaintainBreaker Replacement very Easy on PowerPlexWe Assume Breaker Replacement Every 5 Years

The Premium Price


Costing Assumptions

Analysis on a 24 and 42 Circuit Panel15% Cost Mark Up by DistributionStandard 120/208 10 KIC BreakersLabor Based on $100.00 HourFuture costs based on Today’s Labor Rate @ $100.00/hrInstallation Time:

PowerPlex 2 persons @ 4 Hours EachCast FS 2 persons @ 8 Hours EachCast Non FS 2 persons @ 8 Hours each, plus seals

Only 5 Breaker Replacements over 20 YearsFlange and Product Maintenance Every 5 Years

4 Hours Each for Cast….1 Hour for Stainless Steel

Note: Virtually all competitive analysis have been done using non factory sealed panels. This analysis will be done using both.

The Pricing Analysis


Attribute 24 Circuit PowerPlex

24 Circuit FS Cast Panel

24 Circuit Non FS

Cast Panel

42 Circuit PowerPlex


42 Circuit Non FS

Cast Panel

Appleton Sell $5,784.00 $4, 789.00 4,000.00 $9, 100.00 $6,456.00 $4916.00

Distributor Margin 1,016.00 841.00 705.00 1,600.00 1139.00 867.00

Total Cost $6,800.00 $5,630.00 $4,705.00 $10,700.00 $7,595.00 $5783.00

Installation Labor 800.00 1,600.00 2,300.00 1,400.00 2800.00 4200.00

Special Equipment 0 900.00 900.00 0 1575.00 1575.00

Support Structure 0 0 0 0 500.00 500.00

Total Installed Cost $7,600.00 $8,130.00 $7,905.00 $12,100.00 $12,470.00 $12,050.00

The Pricing Analysis Installed Cost Analysis


Life Cycle Cost AnalysisThe Pricing Analysis

Attribute 24 Circuit PowerPlex


24 Circuit Non FS

Cast Panel

42 Circuit PowerPlex


42 Circuit Non FS

Cast Panel

Appleton Sell $5,784.00 $4, 789.00 4,000.00 $9, 100.00 $6,456.00 $4916.00

Distributor Margin 1,016.00 841.00 705.00 1,600.00 1139.00 867.00

Total Cost $6,800.00 $5,630.00 $4,705.00 $10,700.00 $7,595.00 $5783.00

Installation Labor 800.00 1,600.00 2,300.00 1,400.00 2800.00 4200.00

Special Equipment 0 900.00 900.00 0 1575.00 1575.00

Support Structure 0 0 0 0 500.00 500.00

Total Installed Cost $7,600.00 $8,130.00 $7,905.00 $12,100.00 $12,470.00 $12,050.00

Breaker Replacement 500.00 2000.00 2000.00 875.00 3500.00 3500.00

Panel Maintenance 500.00 2000.00 2000.00 875.00 2000.00 2000.00

Life Cycle Cost (20 years) $8,600.00 $12,130.00 $11,905.00 $13,850.00 $17,470.00 $17,050.00


Feature Appleton PowerPlex Stahl BrozMain Breaker Yes No, would have to mechanically and

electrically add a cast enclosureExternal Actuation

Yes No

North American Breaker?

Standard NA Cutler Hammer breakers

European Breakers

Replaceable Breakers

Yes. Replacement Breakers for as little as $10.00

No. Epoxy sealed replacement breakers and enclosure can cost up to $200.00

240V Branch Amperages

Up to 60 amp 1 poleUp to 40 amp 2 and 3 pole

Maximum 40 amp 3 pole

480/600V Branch Amperages

Up to 150 amp 3 pole Maximum 25A 3 pole

Main Breaker Ampere Rating

Up to 150 Amp 3 pole Not Available

Voltage 277/480Y and 347/600Y 277/480YAmbient Temperature

40 degree C 25 Degree C

Complete Panel Certification

Yes, cCSAus No, Component Certification onlyLimited Production Certification QPSExpires March 1, 2010

Environment Class I Div 2, and Zone 1 Class I Div 2, and Zone 2

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