Evolution Series E9000

Motor Control Centers

S I M P L I C I T Y
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TAKING MOTOR CONTROL CENTERS TO THE NEXT LEVEL OF

SIMPLICITY,

SAFETY

AND

Evolution Series E9000 motor control centers take the next step
toward a simplicity of design that leads to easier operation and
maintenance. The next step up in safety for personnel and property.
The next step forward in the efficient use of space.
These evolutionary advances extend to versatility in application
from the most complex auxiliary drive systems to the most basic
control of fan or pump motors without sacrificing compatibility
with GEs 7700, 8000 and Spectra motor control center predecessors.

SPACE-EFFICIENCY
They also embrace the scope and caliber of components and
systems required to satisfy those applications, from the latest in
solid-state starters and drives to world-class programmable logic
control to a wide variety of proven control and distribution devices.
And, of course, it all comes in NEMA Type 1, 2, 3R or 12 enclosures.
Enhanced simplicity. Advanced safety. Reduced space requirements. The natural selection in motor control centers is the
Evolution Series E9000.

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Lift-out unit shelving simplifies configuration

Removable hinge pins make door removal and alignment easy
Pilot device brackets swing open for easy access to components, wiring and terminal blocks
Incoming-line terminal compartments are available with optional integral CTs for metering
without additional space

600A and 250A plug-in stabs under double spring pressure assure positive contact with the vertical
bus, while two-step engagement and a positive guidance system ease insertion and withdrawal
Large isolated wire troughs with separate doors make wiring and inspection easy
No special bus barriers are required for 65KAIC or 100KAIC bus bracing
Pull-apart control terminal blocks allow units to be withdrawn without disconnecting the wiring
Size 1 and 2 FVNR starters are interchangeable in 12 high units, making field modifications simple
Lift-up handles allow fast, full access to fused switches and circuit breakers
Powder-coated paint withstands 1000-hour salt spray tests for lasting protection
Plastic knock-outs in the vertical wireway ladder assembly smooth unit wiring
A Microsoft Windows-based Engineering Drawing System creates high-quality front, top,
bottom and side views along with specific device information

S A F E T Y

A polyester-reinforced sandwich insulates and isolates the vertical bus to help prevent the
spread of faults, and small stab openings provide effective isolation
Optional unit ground bus stabs engage the vertical ground bus before engaging the vertical bus
Clear Lexan barriers separate the main horizontal bus from the top wireway, so entrance to
the wireway can be made without danger of contact with a live bus; inferred scans can be
performed without barrier removal
Positive indication makes ON-TRIP-OFF status unmistakable, and handles can be locked in
the OFF position with up to three padlocks
Units can be withdrawn to a disconnected position and padlocked for maintenance
An optional automatic shutter covers the vertical bus stab area when a plug-in units are
withdrawn
New oversized laser-engraved nameplates identify units at a glance
All case-side wireways feature a 12 roll-formed lip that prevents skinned insulation

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The 6 150A and 12 250A feeder breakers and the 6 starter feature horizontal handles to
minimize space requirements (vertical handles are available)
Size 5 FVNR-circuit breaker combinations can be provided in 36, so two size 5 units will fit
in one section
Compact size 1 FVNR starters can be installed in a 6 space, while still accommodating a
100VA CPT and up to three pilot devices
Additional feeders fit in a single section using 850A vertical bus

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CONTROL

FLEXIBILITY

AND

PROTECTION

Evolution Series E9000 motor control centers integrate the control,

protection and distribution components needed in todays evolving
industrial environment. Individually, they enhance functionality
and performance. Brought together in the Evolution Series E9000,
they enhance the S A F E T Y , S I M P L I C I T Y a n d
S P A C E - E F F I C I E N C Y that let you move beyond the
limitations of yesterdays motor control center technology.

NEMA motor starters and protection

At the core of the Evolution Series E9000 youll find GEs 300-Line motor starters
non-reversing, reversing, two-speed and combination forms in NEMA sizes 1-6. They
incorporate all the features and benefits most asked for by users.
Fast contact inspection via tool-less contactor disassembly and highly visible contacts
Fast coil change and contact replacement
Overload relays with adjustable trip current or various optional solid-state
overload relays: CR324, CR324X, SECMOD2, SECMOD4, MMII, 239,
269 and the new M/S2000
Molded coils that are impervious to moisture, dirt and oil
Wedge-shaped contacts for positive make with minimum bounce
Weld-resistant, cool-operating, long-lived contact tips on all 300-Line motor starters

Programmable logic control

Evolution E9000 motor control centers take the next step in supporting automation
control with the family of GE Fanuc programmable logic controllers. Choose from:
VersaMax PLC
Series 90-30
Field Control
Micro Series
Genius I/O System
Series 90-70

Solid-state reduced-voltage starters

ASTAT Plus starters deliver smooth, stepless motor acceleration
or deceleration by gradually increasing voltage from a preset
level to full voltage over a selected time period. To the
Evolution E9000, they bring a range of advanced functions, plus:
increased productivity and reliability.
enhanced motor protection
digital precision and speed
high level of immunity
easy operation, adjustment and maintenance
pump control, jog and tachometer control
isolation and bypass

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Adjustable frequency drives

AF-300 P11 AC drives are ideal for variable torque loads such as
fans, pumps and compressors. Commands from the keypad or facility management system along with pre-loaded motor parameters
and factory defaults make for quick and easy installation.
AF-300 G11 drives offer flexibility across a range of constant
torque applications. They employ process control systems that
make any task simple and profitable, and they can be configured
to operate in a flux vector control mode.
Note: Minimum UL circuit rating 65KAIC @ 480V on basic drive.

Circuit protection
The scope of circuit protection offered in Evolution Series E9000 motor
control centers is broad enough to meet every need. From among Mag-Break
and Spectra RMS motor circuit protectors, heavy-duty fusible disconnects,
high-pressure contact switches and rugged, reliable Power Break II insulated
case breakers, youll find the specific protection your system requires.

Pilot devices
CR104P pilot devices which come in every conceivable form deliver
the high-class appearance and reliable operation that put a good face
on and provide a good interface with the motor control center.

Intelligent communications
Intelligent devices in the Evolution
Series E9000 can be networked to
communicate diagnostic and process
information to remote computers for
monitoring and logging. This systems
approach helps speed maintenance,
reduce downtime and increase productivity. GEs ECM, M/S2000, adjustable
frequency drives, solid-state reduced
voltage starters and VersaMax PLC
all share this capability, using DeviceNet
as a protocol. All are ODVA certified.

Power management, monitoring & metering

A full complement of devices that measure, monitor, analyze, report on
and manage power make the Evolution E9000 integral to sophisticated
power management systems.

Theres still more

Optional snap-in steel wireway

barriers enhance isolation of low
voltage signal wiring between units,
thus supporting the evolution toward
smart device communications.

In addition to still more components relays, contactors, electronic

control modules, voltage monitors Evolution Series E9000 motor control
centers are available with a variety of other GE products and equipment.
These include:
GE Zenith automatic transfer switches
Operator and metering panels
Relay panels
Lighting and distribution panelboards
Distribution transformers
Power factor correction capacitors
Typical communications wiring
to individual buckets.

RAISING THE LEVEL OF QUALITY, TECHNOLOGY AND SERVICE

THE

EVOLUTION

OF

GE

MOTOR

In 1948, GE created the first motor control center to respond to

customers needs for a common power bus for motor starters.
Since then, GE has driven the development of motor control
centers, from the first plug-in combination starter to the first
fully segregated units to contain fault damage. And, now, the
Evolution Series E9000 introduces the first 600A plug-in units
and the first snap-in low voltage vertical barriers.

CONTROL

CENTERS

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Designed for S I M P L I C I T Y ,
S A F E T Y and S P A C E - E F F I C I E N C Y
At GE, we not only listen to our customers, we respond. Both continuous but informal feedback and structured focus groups provided the foundation for the Evolution Series E9000.
OEMs asked for the flexibility that comes from a simplified design. Users wanted enhanced
safety features and easier access for maintenance and troubleshooting. Consultants sought a
smaller footprint so they could minimize electrical room space. Using the
acclaimed Six Sigma process, GE designed a motor control center that
meets all these and other needs.

Simpler is better
The straightforward design that resulted requires 60% fewer handle parts, 25% fewer case
parts, 70% fewer wire harnesses and 75% fewer bucket saddle and door assembly parts.
Along with snap-in shelves and easily installed starters and feeders, this simplification leads
to higher, more consistent quality for you.

Were ready when you are

The simplicity also dramatically cuts order-to-shipment times and increases our ability to
respond quickly to changing project requirements. For example, the 600A plug-in stab
assembly means substantial changes can be made with little impact on the production
schedule. The 250A and 600A plug-in units also speed up field installation and make even
last-minute changes easy. Also simplifying installation are:
Deeper vertical wireway channels for greater wire bending space
Hinged wireway doors - no covers to keep track of
New door latches that all secure in the same clockwise direction
Rolled edges that protect wires on all four side access openings
Front accessible control terminal blocks that speed commissioning

The evolution of excellence in customer service

The knowledgeable and responsive people of GE come equipped with a continually expanding
array of tools to enhance customer service, from specification and ordering to delivery and repair.
Speedi Plus quickly generates layout and pricing information
Automated Requisition Engineering software (HIRES) reduces the time needed for project
drawing approval
GEs automated manufacturing and ordering process speeds delivery to the customer
Every Evolution Series E9000 Motor Control Center has a toll-free Resolution number for
service after it arrives
To support your motor control center, pre-engineered plug-in units with discrete catalog
numbers (Fastrac units) are available from the factory, often in less than a week

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General specifications
Standards

NEMA ICS 2-3

UL 845

Wiring

NEMA Class (I, II), Type (A, BD, BT, C)

Enclosures
Seismic rating

NEMA Types 1, 2, 3R or 12
UBC/CBC Zone 4 standard

Dimensions
Sections
Horizontal wireway

90 high, 20 deep, 24 wide (78 & 66 heights, 30 widths

available)
12 high top, 6 bottom (12 bottom available); hinged
removable door

Bus system
Main horizontal bus
Main bus bracing
Vertical bus
Ground bus
Neutral bus

600-2500A, tin- or silver-plated

65kAIC or 100kAIC
300A-600A, 850A with main bus (1000a
Full width copper 300A-600A
300A-1600A

Branch circuit protection

Molded case circuit breakers or fusible switches

Construction

Positive guidance system for plug-in unit stabs

Tool-less unit insertion and removal
Lift-out unit shelves
Directly connected power stabs and unit disconnect
Plug-in construction on circuit breaker starter units Size 1-5,
circuit breaker feeders (600A
Compartment doors: flange-formed pan type, section
mounted, with removable hinge pins
Operating handles: direct drive, mechanically interlocked
with door, ON-TRIP-OFF position indicators, provision for up
to three padlocks in the OFF position
Terminal blocks: Split type on combination starter units with
Type B or C wiring; units up to size 5 removable without
disconnection of control leads from terminal blocks

Communications provisions DeviceNet, Modbus RTU

Available network data:
Metering (average phase current in amps, control voltage,
motor run time)
Starter status and configuration notification (run, overload,
ground fault, phase unbalance, commanded trip, class setting)
Information (voltage, internal failure, motor load warning)
Remote control (on, off, trip, reset)

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