Motor control center (MCC) structures and internal bus work typically have a long life, so why upgrade the entire motor control center when problems arise? Schneider Electric offers direct replacement units and retrofit options to upgrade low-voltage MCCs. New direct replacement motor control center units are available for many common vintage and current style motor control centers. When a direct replacement unit is not available, a genuine OEM bucket with all new Square DTM components can be retrofit into the motor control center structure. Both options improve reliability, reduce maintenance and increase equipment capabilities.

Upgrade solutions for any manufacturer’s low- or medium- voltage switchgear to current technology with minimal downtime. Utilizing the existing switchgear structure and footprint saves time and money. Switchgear modernization solutions present a viable option when contemplating the ‘repair or replace’ dilemma for aging equipment. Direct replacement circuit breakers are designed to fit into the existing cubicle with little-to-no modification to the switchgear cell, minimizing downtime. In a retrofill solution, the existing switchgear cell and bus are modified to accept the new circuit breaker. Both modernization solutions improve power system reliability and lower life-cycle costs.