In-person instruction

Switchgear maintenance

Learning objective

At the end of this four-day workshop, students will be able to perform startup, commission, and preventive maintenance activities on various switchgear assemblies.

Course abstract

Using classroom and training laboratory exercises, attendees learn how to classify switchgear and switchgear components. Nameplate ratings for circuit breakers and switchgear assemblies are discussed and identified on actual equipment. Maintenance of switchgear assemblies and assemblies components is discussed along with how to properly maintain power circuit breakers and molded case breakers.

Target audience

Experienced field service engineers or technicians whose job responsibilities will include commissioning and service of all types of switchgear.

Contact a training expert

Course options

In-person training

4 days, 3.2 CEU
Location: Eaton Training Center - Pittsburgh, 130 Commonwealth Drive, Warrendale, PA, 15086
Cost $1995 USD

Register now

Course topics

Inspection of Magnum DS circuit breaker and test of Digitrip 1150+
Magnum DS LV power circuit breaker — measurements of insulation resistance and primary circuit resistance
Verifying the performance of a zone interlocking scheme in a Magnum DS assembly
Functional testing of arc flash reduction maintenance mode — Digitrip 520MC
Magnum DS switchgear, circuit breaker racking, hoisting, phase-displacement checks at the bus tie
Interlocks and controls — VacClad-W switchgear
Door interlocks of an arc-resistant VCP-W assembly, MR2 motorized remote racking device, closure measurement
Testing and inspecting medium-voltage control-power and instrument transformers
Commissioning inspections and tests for a TRITON SL Ampgard
Inspection of Ampgard medium voltage, FVNR, type SJA
Inspection of an MSB switch

Eaton is an intelligent power management company dedicated to improving the quality of life and protecting the environment for people everywhere. We are guided by our commitment to do business right, to operate sustainably and to help our customers manage power ─ today and well into the future. By capitalizing on the global growth trends of electrification and digitalization, we’re accelerating the planet’s transition to renewable energy and helping to solve the world’s most urgent power management challenges.