Eaton Crouse-Hinds EDS21101SA Manual Starter - Hazardous
Part Number: EDS21101SA
Quick Summary
EDS21101SA is a compact manual motor starter control station designed for hazardous locations in industrial automation. Engineers often struggle with balancing safety compliance, space constraints, and fast deployment in tight panels. It carries NEC/CEC compliance and hazardous-location ratings, including Class I Division 1 and Class II Division 2, with a rugged NEMA 3/9/7 enclosure for tough environments. This combination supports reliable motor control in demanding facilities while offering easy installation and long-term maintenance savings, making it a cost-effective choice for manufacturers and integrators.
Product Information
Extended Description
EDS21101SA Eaton Crouse-Hinds: Eaton Crouse-Hinds series EDS manual motor starter control station, Single-pole, With switch, 1 HP, One 3/4" hub, Feraloy iron alloy, Single-gang, Dead end, 3/4"
Product Name
Eaton Crouse-Hinds series EDS manual motor starter control station
Catalog Number
EDS21101SA
Product Length/Depth
3.5 in
Product Height
5.91 in
Product Width
5.06 in
Product Weight
3.83 lb
UPC
662276931992
Area classification
Hazardous/Classified Locations
Standards type
NEC/CEC
NEC hazardous rating
Class I, Division 1 Class II, Division 2 Class II, Division 1 Class III Class I, Division 2
NEMA Rating
3 9 7
Enclosure type
With switch
Number of gangs
Single-gang
Configuration
Single-pole
Style
Dead end
Trade size
3/4"
Horsepower
1 hp
Hub style
With one 3/4" hub
Material
Feraloy iron alloy
EDS Series Explosionproof Motor Starter Control Stations catalog page
EDS Explosionproof Motor Starter Control Stations Canadian certification
EDS Explosionproof Motor Starter Control Stations Canadian certification
IF 372 - EDS Notice
IF 372 - EDS Notice
IF 372 - EDS Notice
Eaton Specification Sheet - EDS21101SA
Feature: Single-pole configuration with a 3/4 hub in a single-gang dead-end enclosure with a built-in switch. Business Impact: Reduces wiring complexity, panel depth, and installation time, helping to shorten commissioning for conveyors, pumps, and fans in hazardous environments. Application: Suitable for compact control panels in chemical plants and mining operations where space is at a premium. Feature: Ferroloy iron alloy housing provides robust mechanical strength and thermal resistance. Business Impact: Extends service life in hot, dusty zones and reduces replacement costs. Application: Ideal for explosion-proof motor control in refineries and offshore facilities. Feature: NEC/CEC compliance with hazardous location ratings including Class I Division 1 and Class II Division 2. Business Impact: Ensures regulatory conformity and safer operation, helping avoid compliance penalties and audits. Application: Used in safety-critical motor control in production lines, batching plants, and chemical processing. Feature: NEMA rating 3, 9, 7 offers protection against dust, water, and corrosives. Business Impact: Improves uptime in wet or corrosive environments and reduces enclosure fault events. Application: Mounted outdoors or in wash-down areas, where equipment reliability is essential. Feature: Documentation and installation support, including catalog pages and instruction sheets. Business Impact: Shortens onboarding and reduces field service time; integration with Eaton Crouse-Hinds EDS family for standardized controls. Application: Use with EDS series in explosion-proof motor starter control stations across plants.
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FAQs
EDS21101SA is a single-pole, 1 hp manual motor starter designed for Class I and Class II hazardous locations with a single-gang, dead-end enclosure and a 3/4 hub. It simplifies wiring and reduces panel depth, making it ideal for compact control panels in chemical plants, refineries, and other safety-critical installations.
This device adheres to NEC/CEC standards and hazardous location ratings including Class I Division 1, Class II Division 2, Class II Division 1, Class III, and Class I Division 2. It carries a NEMA rating of 3, 9, and 7, ensuring protection in demanding, explosion-prone, and harsh environments.
Yes. EDS21101SA is designed for hazardous locations with Class I Division 1 ratings and Class II/III support. Its construction and enclosure rating align with the safety requirements of explosive atmospheres, enabling reliable motor control in refineries, chemical plants, and similar facilities.
The product page provides multiple documents, including the EDS Series catalog page, installation sheets IF 372, and the Eaton specification sheet for EDS21101SA. These resources support correct installation, compliance verification, and ongoing maintenance in explosion-proof motor starter control stations.
The compact single-gang design and integrated switch reduce wiring time and potential mis-wiring, while the ferroloy housing and robust certifications minimize downtime in harsh environments. Over time, this translates to lower maintenance costs, fewer field service trips, and improved motor availability in hazardous-area applications.