Thursday, December 26, 2013

Thursday, December 19, 2013

Monday, December 9, 2013

Circuit breaker accessories - Service releases

Shunt opening release   This allows circuit-breaker opening by means of an electric command. Release operation is guaranteed for a voltage between 70% and 110% of the rated power supply voltage Un, both in AC and in DC. It is always fitted with an auxiliary limit contact.   Under voltage release   This opens the circuit-breaker due to a power...

Friday, November 29, 2013

IEC standards

IEC 60038 Standard voltages IEC 60076-2 Power transformers - Temperature rise IEC 60076-3 Power transformers - Insulation levels, dielectric tests and external clearances in air IEC 60076-5 Power transformers - Ability to withstand short-circuit IEC 60076-10 Power transformers - Determination of sound levels IEC 60146 Semiconductor convertors - General requirements and line...

Thursday, November 28, 2013

A hipot tester

A hipot tester is an electronic device used to verify the electrical insulation in a device or other wired assembly that could subject someone to a shock if it failed. It generally consists of:   1.            A source of high voltage, 2.            A current meter, ...

MILLIVOLT DROP TEST

The millivolt drop test is generally associated with testing for weld quality on the armature. It is the best test for verifying armature weld quality. The millivolt drop test is the ultimate electrical test for detecting bad welds. Unfortunately, it is difficult to make on armatures with large diameter wire and nearly impossible to make on armatures with small wires....

Thursday, October 24, 2013

Friday, October 18, 2013

Minimum terminal capacity for copper protective conductors (PE, PEN)

CROSS-SECTIONAL AREA OF PHASE CONDUCTORS S MM2 MINIMUM CROSS-SECTIONAL AREA OF THE CORRESPONDING PROTECTIVE CONDUCTOR (PE, PEN) SPA MM2 S ≤ 16 S 16 < S ≤ 35 16 35 < S ≤ 400 S/2 400 < S ≤ 800 200 800 < S S/4 a Current in the neutral may be influenced where there are...

Tuesday, October 15, 2013

Friday, October 11, 2013

Guide to migration from IEC 60439 to IEC 61439 (XL3 Confugurable Assemblies IEC 60439 >>> IEC 61439)

This document only deals with  distribution enclosures for advanced users (authorised persons), i.e. parts 1 and 2 of the new standard. Part 3 of standard IEC 61439 discusses DBO (Distribution Boards intended to be operated by Ordinary persons) only up to 250 A. One of the new features of...

Saturday, September 14, 2013

Friday, September 13, 2013

Wednesday, September 4, 2013

Electrical codes

Electrical codes are sets of rules established by governing bodies which state:   • Type of equipment to be used in a given situation • Appropriate use • Installation procedures, including how and where it should be installed Codes usually carry mandatory compliance, and can apply nationally or to a more limited area, such as a single local municipality. In any case,...

Tuesday, September 3, 2013

Wednesday, August 28, 2013

Tuesday, August 13, 2013

Friday, August 2, 2013

Electrical Panel Board Final Inspection and Testing

Final Inspection and Testing  QCI Carry out ROUTINE TESTS as per IEC 60439-1 standards. The following minimum tests must be performed:  Visual inspection test – Checking of the complete switchboard in accordance with IEC 60439-1 standards and approved drawings. Checking of Integrity of Wiring, Tightness of all joints, and Torque test on all bus connections, etc.  Di-electric...