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How Type B residual current devices protect against shock in the most challenging applications

May 9, 2019 admin Earth Leakage, electrical safety, Power Distribution and Management, RCD, Residual Current Devices, shock protection, SI Type RCD, Type B RCD, Type SI, white paper

Credit to Author: Natacha Lucius| Date: Thu, 09 May 2019 11:00:41 +0000

Shocks from contact with electrical conductors continue to occur every year in every country. For example, in the UK, the Health and Safety Executive documented that “Each year about 1000… Read more »

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Why four types of residual current devices? It’s all about the load.

April 25, 2019 admin electrical safety, Power Distribution and Management, RCD, Residual Current Devices, shock protection, Type B earth leakage, Type B RCD, white paper

Credit to Author: Natacha Lucius| Date: Thu, 25 Apr 2019 12:00:23 +0000

Protecting people from shocks has always been a priority in AC electrical system design. Equipment is typically designed to provide a barrier to anyone making physical contact with a live… Read more »

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2018 Electrical Installation Guide Helps Electrical Engineers Adhere to IEC Standards

November 28, 2018 admin arc fault detection devices, Electrical Installation Guide, Energy Regulations, IEC, LV electrical installations, LV installations, Photovoltaic energy, Power Distribution and Management, PV installation, Residual Current Devices

Credit to Author: Laurent Mischler| Date: Wed, 28 Nov 2018 14:00:14 +0000

International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) standards are by nature extensive because they have to cover all types of equipment and technical solutions. While they must be adhered to, they are not… Read more »

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Preventing arc faults and fires in buildings using new AFDD technology

November 1, 2017 admin Acti 9 iARC, AFDD, arc fault, arc fault detection devices, electrical fires, fire safety, IEC 60364-4-42, IEC 62606, Power Management, Residential, Residual Current Devices, structural fires, white paper

Credit to Author: Zakaria Belhaja| Date: Wed, 01 Nov 2017 13:00:36 +0000

This is the second in a two-part series on the serious threat of fire caused by arc faults in the electrical systems of commercial, industrial, and residential buildings. In my… Read more »

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Arc faults: the hidden fire risk revealed

October 18, 2017 admin Acti 9 iARC, arc fault, arc fault circuit interrupters, arc fault detection devices, Building Management, circuit overload, electrical fires, fire safety, International Association of Fire and Rescue Services, NFPA, Power Management, Residual Current Devices, structural fires, surge protection devices, white paper

Credit to Author: Zakaria Belhaja| Date: Wed, 18 Oct 2017 13:00:43 +0000

No matter what kind of buildings you manage or provide services for, the risk of fire for your facilities or your customers is a potential threat you can’t ignore. The… Read more »

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