Eaton N38M28T45XCU Ventilated Transformer - K-Factor
Part Number: N38M28T45XCU
Quick Summary
The Eaton N38M28T45XCU Ventilated Transformer delivers reliable power isolation and voltage stepping for industrial automation and distribution systems. Users often battle uneven temperatures and unexpected outages in confined switchgear rooms, making robust cooling and durable windings essential. Regulatory certifications such as CE and UL, plus regional IP ratings, are common expectations; confirm exact status with Eaton's datasheets. With copper windings, a 150°C rise rating, and a K-Factor nonlinear design, it tolerates nonlinear loads while maintaining reliability. The result is improved efficiency, lower maintenance costs, and predictable power distribution for manufacturing facilities and data centers.
Product Information
Extended Description
N38M28T45XCU Eaton: Eaton K-Factor nonlinear ventilated transformer 45 KVA K13 3PH 380-208Y/120 150C RISE, COPPER
Product Name
Eaton K-Factor nonlinear ventilated transformer
Catalog Number
N38M28T45XCU
UPC
786680135217
Product Length/Depth
0.001 in
Product Height
0.001 in
Product Width
0.001 in
Product Weight
600 lb
Certifications
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Type
Ventilated transformer
Commercial Distribution, Transformers, Volume 2, Tab 2
Eaton's Transformer Flex Center
Eaton Specification Sheet - N38M28T45XCU
Feature: K-Factor nonlinear ventilated design improves thermal performance under nonlinear loading. Business Impact: Reduces hotspot formation, enhances insulation life, and improves overall reliability in non-sinusoidal demand scenarios. Application: Ideal for facilities with non-linear loads such as variable frequency drives and power electronics, supporting stable voltage regulation in automation panels. Feature: 45 kVA three-phase rating with 380-208Y/120 configuration. Business Impact: Provides scalable, modular power distribution for mid-size automation cells and switchgear, reducing the need for oversized spare transformers. Application: Suitable for control rooms, machine cells, and distribution blocks where compact, robust power is required. Feature: Copper windings and low impedance. Business Impact: Delivers higher efficiency, better thermal response, and improved overload tolerance, lowering operating costs over the asset life. Application: Harsh factory floors and data centers where consistent performance under load is critical. Feature: Insulation class K13 and 150°C rise rating. Business Impact: Enables reliable operation in moderately elevated temperatures, extending service life and reducing maintenance cycles. Application: Environments with elevated ambient temperatures or restricted cooling capacity in automation rooms. Feature: Ventilated design with Eaton documentation and compatibility. Business Impact: Simplifies installation planning and future upgrades, reducing commissioning time and risk. Application: Field installations aligned with Eaton’s Transformer Flex Center and published datasheets for fast engineering approval.
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FAQs
Installers should ensure proper three-phase connections to 380-208Y/120, adequate clearance around the ventilated cabinet, and sufficient cooling airflow. The unit weighs about 600 lb, so appropriate mounting hardware and floor preparation are essential. Plan for service access, safe cable routing, and compliance with Eaton’s mounting guidelines and datasheets to maximize performance.
K-Factor nonlinear design reduces hotspot formation and improves thermal margins when non-sinusoidal loads are present, such as VFDs and power electronics. This translates to more stable voltage regulation, lower insulation stress, and longer transformer life. In practice, facilities with diverse loads can maintain efficiency and uptime without over-sizing equipment.
Regulatory certifications for transformers typically include CE and UL, with regional IP ratings depending on installation location. For this specific model, Eaton lists certifications per product and recommends checking the exact status in the N38M28T45XCU datasheet and catalog. Always confirm current certification scope with Eaton before procurement or field installation.
This transformer is well-suited for industrial automation panels, switchgear, and power distribution in manufacturing lines and data centers. With a 3-phase 380-208Y/120 configuration and copper windings, it supports non-linear loads while delivering reliable voltage conversion, compact footprint, and robust thermal performance in restricted spaces.
Plan regular electrical and thermal inspections, focusing on cooling airflow, cabinet seals, and connection torque. Copper windings tolerate heat well, but sustained high temperatures require clean vents and unobstructed ventilation. Reference Eaton’s datasheets for recommended inspection intervals, and maintain a preventive maintenance schedule to sustain efficiency and uptime.