The 5000 kVA three-phase pad-mount transformer is a compartmental, dead-front distribution unit for commercial and industrial service. High- and low-voltage compartments sit side by side behind lockable steel doors, with underground cable entry through the base. At 5000 kVA this is unit-substation class equipment rather than a conventional pad-mount. It is specified for heavy industry, large data center campuses and utility distribution.
Specifications
| Rating | 5000 kVA |
|---|---|
| Phase | Three phase |
| Primary voltage class | 15kV / 25kV / 35kV |
| Secondary voltage class | 600V |
| Basic insulation level (BIL) | 95 kV / 125 kV / 150 kV |
| Frequency | 60 Hz |
| Temperature rise | 65 °C |
| Winding material | Aluminum |
| Insulating fluid | Mineral oil, Type I |
| Cooling class | ONAN |
| Taps | Plus/minus 2 x 2.5% full-capacity below and above nominal |
| Enclosure | Munsell Green 7GY3.29/1.5, tamper-resistant |
| Feed configuration | Radial feed, dead front |
| Standards | ANSI/IEEE C57.12, NEMA, DOE 2016 efficiency |
| Lead time | As little as 10 weeks |
Full-load current
Rated secondary current for a 5000 kVA unit at each available secondary voltage. Use these figures for conductor, breaker and bus sizing.
| Secondary voltage | Full-load current |
|---|---|
| 600Y/347 | 4,811 A |
Rated primary current at each available primary voltage:
| Primary voltage | Full-load current |
|---|---|
| 7200 Delta | 401 A |
| 12000 Delta | 241 A |
| 12470Y/7200 | 231 A |
| 13200 Delta | 219 A |
| 13200Y/7620 | 219 A |
| 13800 Delta | 209 A |
| 13800Y/7970 | 209 A |
| 22900Y/13200 | 126 A |
| 24940Y/14400 | 116 A |
| 34500 Delta | 84 A |
| 34500Y/19920 | 84 A |
Typical applications
- Large data center campuses
- Utility distribution substations
- Mining and aggregate operations
- Heavy industrial process loads
Construction
Standard construction is aluminum windings in a sealed tank with mineral oil, ONAN cooled, 65 °C rise. The tank is welded and finished in Munsell Green 7GY3.29/1.5. A four-position no-load tap changer provides plus and minus two 2.5% full-capacity taps. Copper windings and natural ester fluid are available on request.
Standards and compliance
- Built to ANSI/IEEE C57.12 and applicable NEMA standards
- Meets DOE 2016 efficiency requirements
- Factory test report supplied with every unit
- Manufactured and supported by Bear Power Solutions, Brandon, Mississippi
Frequently asked questions
What voltages is the 5000 kVA available in?
The 5000 kVA is available with 15kV / 25kV / 35kV primary and 600V secondary. That is 11 configurations in total. Every voltage inside a class carries the same price and the same basic insulation level.
What is the lead time on a 5000 kVA?
Lead times start at 10 weeks from order confirmation, depending on configuration and current factory loading. Non-standard voltages, accessories, custom enclosure work and non-standard fluid or winding material extend that. Confirm the delivery date with Bear Power Solutions before committing to a project schedule.
Is this a dead-front or live-front transformer?
Standard construction is dead-front with loadbreak elbow connections on the primary. Live-front construction is available on request and should be specified at the time of quotation.
Can the 5000 kVA be supplied with copper windings or natural ester fluid?
Standard catalog construction is aluminum windings with mineral oil. Copper windings and natural ester fluid are available on request. Both affect price and lead time, so request a quotation for a non-standard build.
What standards does the 5000 kVA meet?
Units are built to ANSI/IEEE C57.12 and applicable NEMA standards, and meet DOE 2016 efficiency requirements. Factory test reports are provided with every unit.
Sizing the 5000 kVA
At its lowest available secondary voltage the 5000 kVA draws 4,811 A at full load; at its highest it draws 4,811 A. That spread is what makes secondary voltage selection an installation-cost decision as much as an electrical one – the higher voltage cuts conductor size for the same delivered power.
Secondary current at this rating is high enough that parallel conductor runs or busway are normally required on the low-voltage side. Confirm the secondary termination arrangement and available bus space before ordering.
Request a quote
For a firm price on a 5000 kVA in a specific voltage configuration, or for a non-standard build with copper windings, natural ester fluid or custom accessories, send the details below and Bear Power Solutions will respond with a written quotation.
