Circuit Protection

A key element of any machine's reliability and safety is effective circuit protection. However, with many types of electrical faults, and with thousands of circuit protection solutions available, it is a challenge to know where to start and which technology is the most appropriate for a given application. This white paper by Dr. Peter Terhoeven, R&D manager at Eaton, is an essential read for those looking for comprehensive knowledge of the applicable standards and the technologies that exist, supporting machine builders in developing and delivering the solutions their customers need.

Machine reliability is vital to a business in reducing downtime and increasing productivity by using the right technology that is in line with standards and safety requirements. In this white paper Peter-Lukas Genowitz, product manager RCCB at Eaton, reviews the life threatening effects of electrical current on the human body, the functioning of residual current devices (RCDs), their installation and role within an overall protection strategy.

Circuit protection, and in particular residual current devices (RCDs) and the latest digital RCDs can help machine building companies offer their manufacturing customers increased uptime as they offer monitoring and pre-warning capabilities. This technology provides information about the machine's health to the maintenance personnel and to the network and therefore facilitates preventive maintenance, ultimately leading to less machine downtime.

This paper provides comprehensive knowledge of component standards, localized installation practices and specialized market conventions for the export of machines and systems to the North American market. It outlines the basic mistakes you should avoid and provides an overview of the related commercial risks. Build more cost effective machines, quicker.

This executive summary introduces the white paper about circuit protection in industrial applications. It is an essential read for those looking to deliver best-in-class machines with global compatibility, which ultimately drives long-term relationships and repeat business with end-user customers.

This executive summary introduces the digital RCD in industrial applications white paper. It is an essential read for those looking to maximize uptime of their machines, protecting them against damage caused by residual and leakage currents as well as providing monitoring and pre-warning capabilities for the end user.

This executive summary introduces the digital RCD in industrial applications white paper. It is an essential read for those looking to maximize uptime of their machines, protecting them against damage caused by residual and leakage currents as well as providing monitoring and pre-warning capabilities for the end user.

Effective, advanced circuit protection plays a central role in machine reliability. It supports optimum productivity by reducing faults and maximizing up time. Discover how our solutions help you to increase system safety, while meeting global standards and legislative compliance.

Modern Residual Current Circuit Breakers (RCCB) protect people and technical equipment conveniently and reliably against faulty currents. The digital RCCB from the xEffect series do more than just switch off. They monitor electrical installations and give advance warning of critical current flows. So plant / factory shutdowns – and the resulting costs – can be avoided.

At Kentaur several production lines for different processing technologies are in operation round the clock. The machines and plants have to be robustly designed and should be easy to handle and maintain. The space and budget available for building the new panels was limited. See how Eaton solved the challenge to create a new switchboard design that meets the latest requirements of the low-voltage installation standards.

Very often the solar collectors of Airlight Energy are installed in remote areas that are not easy to reach, with strong regular Sunlight during days and potentially cold nights. Within these challenging environments, the electronic and electrical equipment installed into each collector has to be robust – and this includes the power distribution system and switchgear. High availability and simplified maintenance is needed in this challenging environment.

Peter Genowitz, product manager for RCCB at Eaton, explaining how the correct utilization of RCD can help to achieve optimum productivity by reducing faults and maximizing up time. Discover how our solutions help you to increase system safety, while meeting global standards and legislative compliance.