Electric Arc Protection

ELECTRIC ARC PROTECTION

 

Our Switchgears were tested under arc conditions according to DIN/EN 60439-2 and avail of additional proofs for personal safety and system protection.

 

Electric arcs in swichgears are a considerable potential danger for the operating and maintenance personnel as well as for the system itself.

 

At EAS, we understand electric arc protection as a combination of passive and active safety:

 

Passive safety by constructive measurements

  • Creation of individual functional spaces by internal subdivision
  • Isolation of the bus bars and connection screws

Active safety by arc detection and elimination

 

Creation of an additional switch panel with a

 

  • sensor system for data collection
  • 3-pole circuit breaker element
  • release device at the circuit breaker
  • light sensitive sensors inside the cabinet