Arc Flash Monitor – 3 point sensors / 2 zones
Arc Flash Monitor
Description
Features
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Compact, economic design
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Simple panel mounting for retrofit applications
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Two or three arc sensor inputs
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Two high speed tripping duty arc sense output contacts
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Push button reset
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Continuous arc sensor supervision
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Integrated self supervision
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Fail alarm contact
Description
Medium voltage switchgear is a key element in the power supply chain. Existing protection systems operate effectively under most circumstances, but they are too slow to handle arcing short circuits.
Arcing faults can occur as a result of insulation breakdown due to equipment age & / or poor maintenance.
The degree of damage caused by arcing depends principally on the duration of the arc. If an arc lasts only 100ms, the switchgear needs to be checked & the insulation resistance measured before power can be re-established. With a 200ms arc, the power supply will be interrupted; the switchgear must be checked; power is re-established only after minor repairs. In the event of a 500ms arc the supply is interrupted, metal parts of the switchgear are destroyed & poisonous gases are emitted. A 1s arc destroys most of the switchgear & may cause a fire, injury to personnel & damage to property.
