Eaton Crouse-Hinds EDSC3140 Snap Switch Control Station - Hazardous Locations

Part Number: EDSC3140
EDSC3140
Manufacturer
Eaton Crouse-Hinds
Part number
EDSC3140
Category

Quick Summary

Eaton Crouse-Hinds EDSC3140 Snap Switch Control Station provides rugged four-pole control for hazardous-location motor control. In harsh facilities, wiring and enclosure integrity can drive costly downtime and safety incidents if the wrong equipment is used. This unit meets NEC/CEC requirements and is rated for hazardous/classified locations, including Class I, Division 1 and 2, Class II Division 1 and 2, and Class III, with NEMA 3, 7, 9 protection. By combining a compact, single-gang enclosure with through-feed capability and two 1-inch hubs, it delivers safer, code-compliant control right at the point of use, reducing installation time and maintenance overhead while enabling reliable plant-wide control across industrial processes.

Product Information

Extended Description

EDSC3140 Eaton Crouse-Hinds: Eaton Crouse-Hinds series EDS snap switch control station, 20A, With switch, With two 1" hubs, Feraloy iron alloy, 1, Single-gang, Four-pole, 2, 120-277V, Through Feed, 4-way, 1", 120-277 Vac
Product Name
Eaton Crouse-Hinds series EDS snap switch control station
Catalog Number
EDSC3140
Product Length/Depth
5.06 in
Product Height
5.875 in
Product Width
3.5 in
Product Weight
7.9 lb
UPC
782274765907
Area classification
Hazardous/Classified Locations
Standards type
NEC/CEC
NEC hazardous rating
Class I, Division 1 Class I, Division 2 Class II, Division 1 Class II, Division 2 Class III
NEMA Rating
3 7 9
Enclosure type
With switch
Trade size
1"
Number Of Poles
Four-pole
Switch function
4-way
Number of gangs
Single-gang
Style
Through feed
Voltage rating
120-277 Vac
Amperage Rating
20A
Hub style
With two 1" hubs
Number of devices
1
Number of pushbuttons
2
Primary voltage range
120-277V
Material
Feraloy iron alloy
EDS and EDSX Fully Assembled Snap Switches catalog page EDS and EFD Explosionproof Snap Switches UL certification - industrial control panels and assemblies EDS and EFD Explosionproof Snap Switches UL certification - industrial control panels and assemblies EDS and EFD Explosionproof Snap Switches UL certification - industrial control panels and assemblies EDS and EFD Explosionproof Snap Switches UL certification - industrial control panels and assemblies IF 328 - EDS, EFS, EDSC and EFSC Single- and Two-gang Device Bodies IF 328 - EDS, EFS, EDSC and EFSC Single- and Two-gang Device Bodies Eaton Specification Sheet - EDSC3140
Feature: 20A, 120-277 Vac electrical rating → Business Impact: Handles standard motor control loads with a wide voltage window, reducing the need for multiple control devices → Application: conveyors, pumps, and small motors in hazardous environments. Feature: Four-pole, four-way switch with two pushbuttons → Business Impact: Simplifies local start/stop control and interlock configurations, lowering wiring complexity and potential fault points → Application: machine stations and line starters in hazardous areas. Feature: Through-feed design with two 1" hubs → Business Impact: Easier conduit routing and termination, speeding up installation and serviceability → Application: compact control panels and field wiring in harsh environments. Feature: Feraloy iron alloy enclosure material → Business Impact: Exceptional mechanical strength and abrasion resistance for rugged environments → Application: outdoor or indoor installations with exposure to dust, moisture, and impacts. Feature: Hazardous/classified locations certification (Class I/II/III) and NEC/CEC compliance; NEMA 3/7/9 ratings → Business Impact: Ensures regulatory compliance and safer operation in explosive atmospheres, reducing risk and downtime → Application: oil & gas, chemical processing, mining, and other hazardous-process industries. Feature: Enclosure type With switch; Single-gang mounting → Business Impact: Integrated control and compact footprint for streamlined panel layout → Application: control stations mounted on machines or in switchgear assemblies. Feature: Weight and dimensions (5.06 in L × 5.875 in H × 3.5 in W; 7.9 lb) → Business Impact: Manageable size for retrofit projects and space-constrained installations → Application: retrofit of legacy systems in hazardous areas. Feature: Primary voltage range 120-277V; Hub style With two 1" hubs → Business Impact: Flexible integration with common plant power and wiring practices, reducing custom cabling → Application: general-purpose control panels in diverse industrial facilities. Industry-context note: This model is designed to simplify hazardous-location control integration, offering robust protection while supporting standard maintenance and commissioning workflows.

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FAQs

The EDSC3140 carries NEC/CEC compliance with hazardous-location ratings Class I Division 1 and 2, Class II Division 1 and 2, Class III, plus NEMA 3, 7, 9 protection, making it suitable for explosive atmospheres and demanding industrial environments.
It is rated at 20A, 120-277 Vac with a 1" trade size. It features two 1" hubs and is designed as a single-gang, four-pole, four-way switch enclosure with a through-feed arrangement.
Ideal for hazardous-area motor control, conveyors, pumps, and other equipment in chemical, oil & gas, mining, and similar industries where safe, compliant control stations are required.
Through-feed wiring with two 1" hubs simplifies conduit routing, reduces wiring complexity, and speeds up installation in tight or retrofit panels while maintaining robust protection in hazardous locations.
Official docs include IF328 instruction sheets for EDS, EFS, EDSC, and EFSC device bodies, a catalog page, and the Eaton specification sheet for EDSC3140, all accessible via Eaton’s product pages and linked downloads.