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Medium-voltage switchgear

Pad-mounted NOVA recloser

Proactively improve service continuity and bolster protection with Eaton's pad-mounted NOVA recloser. The electronically controlled, enclosed recloser features solid dielectric vacuum interruption in a mild steel enclosure design, safeguarding against weather, tampering, and rodents. The pad-mounted switchgear supports applications from 15 kV to 38 kV in three-phase switching or single-phase switching or interruption.

Flexible design
15-38kV
Increased reliability
Ultimate protection
Enhanced safety
True dead-front construction

Core features

  • True dead-front construction for improved safety​

  • Optional visible break (Cleer™) and mechanical interlocks for added protection​

  • Protection for your investment against transformer high-side damage-transformerprimary or secondary protection utilizing internal voltage and current monitoring​

  • Weather and rodent proof, and tamper resistant​

  • Customized cabinet design with options for metering and communication​

  • Easy installation with self/line power using a power transformer as a control powertransformer

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Applications​

  • Utility grid overcurrent protection​
  • Solar switching applications​
  • EV charging where vacuum interrupters are required

 

Configurations ​

  • 15 kV Pad-Mounted NOVA​
  • 25 kV Pad-Mounted NOVA​
  • 38 kV Pad-Mounted NOVA

 

Why Eaton?

  • Customizable designs for unique applications  
  • Rapid deployment to meet critical timelines  
  • Environmentally responsible solid dielectric technology  
  • Collaborative approach with end-to-end project management  

 

Explore how Eaton’s modular NOVA reclosers can solve your toughest challenges

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Specifications

Modular Pad-Mounted NOVA Recloser: Proven Performance Across Diverse Applications

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Use Case 1

Utility Coastal Grid Modernization

A leading utility in the western U.S. needed to integrate distributed generation into its grid while operating in a harsh coastal environment prone to natural disasters.

Challenges: 

  • Accelerated deployment and speed of execution  
  • Collaborative design and rigorous qualification  
  • Corrosion-resistant materials for coastal conditions   
  • Scalability for future distributed generation  

Solution:  

Eaton delivered a customizable pad-mounted NOVA recloser with a stainless-steel enclosure engineered for coastal resilience. Key features included:  

  • Controls mounted externally for flexibility  
  • Solid dielectric, vacuum interrupter technology (no oil, no foam fillers)  
  • Magnetic actuator for reliable, low-maintenance operation  
  • Stainless steel enclosure for superior corrosion protection  

Results:

  • Rapid deployment (8–12 weeks, faster than industry average)  
  • Compliance with regulatory and operational requirements  
  • Environmentally friendly design (no oil)  
  • Platform for future grid modernization and renewable integration  
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Use Case 2

Facility Outdoor Lighting Safety Upgrade

A large facility in the central U.S. needed to replace decades-old outdoor lighting controls to improve safety and reliability within a tight budget.

Challenges: 

  • Unclear initial requirements; needed expert guidance  
  • Cost sensitivity and retrofit integration  
  • Safety hazards for service personnel    

Solution:  

Eaton provided a pad-mounted NOVA recloser with Form 6 controller, tailored for outdoor lighting control:  

  • Customized control cabinet with six switches and two relays  
  • Solid dielectric insulation (no oil, no gas monitoring)  
  • Compact, vandal-resistant design for public safety  
  • Mild steel enclosure for cost efficiency  

Results:

  • Enhanced safety for personnel and public  
  • Delivered on budget and ahead of schedule (8–12 weeks)  
  • Environmentally friendly solution with reduced risk of hazardous spills
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