Lex Products

Portable Power
Distribution

United Rentals 2011

 Lex Products
Our Values
  Our Products
 Using innovation,  Lex Products produces
teamwork, and integrity  safer, more durable
 portable power distribution
to exceed customer
expectations.
 to the most demanding
markets.
•
Lex Covers North America
 National Stocking Program

• Cable
• Power Distribution
Boxes
• Parts
• Cable Crossovers
 Technical Support
Department
• Product operation
questions.
• Technical issues
• Code issues
• 24 Hour Response
•
Email:
technical_support
@lexproducts.com
Phone: 203-487-

4605
400A 150KVA System
200A 75KVA System
PowerFLEX
Cable Products

United Rentals 2011

 Jacket & Insulation
• Thermoset (Type W)
– Material is extruded onto
conductors and cured with steam
or radiation (Cf. Cake Batter)
• Thermoplastic (Type PPE)
– Material is heated to melting point,
extruded onto conductors and
then cooled in water (Cf. Chocolate)
–
• Demonstration of differences of cable
–
Cam Connectors
 Features of Type W Feeder
• Double Jacket
• 2000V Rating
• Resistant to heat, abrasion and
moisture
• Thermoset cord type with decreased
memory
• UL Listed
•
Power
Calculations

United Rentals 2011

 WYE Voltages
Neutral provides return path and is grounded
for safety
Very little current on neutral when loads are
balanced
Basic Power Formulas
 Load Balancing
• A, B & C have similar load (current)
• +/- 5% is acceptable
• 30-50% increase efficiency of power
source
• 20% longer life of branch/main
breakers
•
• Less EMF potential.
 Feeder Cable Selection



Standard
Industry
 Practices

 4/0: 400A
2/0: 200A
#2: 100A


Table 400-5(b) NFPA National Electric

Code
 Voltage Drop
• Reduction in
voltage of an
electrical circuit.
• Result of electrical
impedance
(resistance).
• Longer distance =
more voltage
drop.
• Greater wire size =
less voltage drop.
PowerHOUSE
Distribution
Products

United Rentals 2011



q Shock and impact

resistance
q Corrosion, weather
resistance
q Full insulation
q Compact size
q Agency Approved


Ø Intrinsically safe
Ø Less field
service/routine
maintenance
Ø Better ROI



Lex Products
power
distribution
products at
Aberdeen Test
Labs to Mil-STD
810
Drop Test
 Why is rubber better?
Non-Rubber Products


are:
1.Metal spider boxes
2.Internally
manufactured
products
3.Heavy
4.High TCO/Low ROI
PowerGATE
Distribution
Products

United Rentals 2011

400A Power Input
Panels

Safe, Unobtrusive,
UL Listed
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 Lex 400A Power Input
Panels
• Power Input panels provide a safe and convenient
way to connect temporary emergency power
from portable generators to a building.

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 Features and Benefits
• Industry standard
Series 16 Cam-
type save crucial
time in an
emergency
• Purpose built panel
more secure and
safer than
“homemade” tie-in
boxes
• Downward hanging
cables for an
unobtrusive, low
profile installation
 Features and Benefits
• Fiberglass enclosure is
weather proof,
dustproof and
inherently corrosion
proof, for increased
life


• Non-conductive
Fiberglass enclosure
enhances safety


• Individual feeder cable

entry holes &
lockable cabinet
restricts access and
limits cable theft
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Highlights
How do we rent it?