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Are You Using the Right Guidance for Electrical Testing? ⚡ Ever since BSEN 50699 was published in 2021, there's been confusion about which electrical safety standard to follow. Our in-house expert Chris Fox sheds light on the key differences between the IET's 5th Edition and the British Standard Institute directive to ensure you're compliant and keeping safe. Learn more in our latest blog post here 👉 https://lnkd.in/e32upRCm #TestMeter #ElectricalSafety #PATtesting #Compliance

Learn about the #NFPA70E “point of work” concept, which focuses on the need for proactive electrical safety measures where the work is performed in this article from Grace Technologies. #nfpa #electricalsafety https://lnkd.in/g6uScZkQ

💡 Calling All Sparkies 💡 Know Your Codes… EICR Coding represents the severity of an issue detected during an EICR audit, and it’s vital to know what each code is referencing whether you’re carrying out an audit or responding to a report. Here’s a quick reference guide: 💥 C1 - Requires Immediate Action! The most severe category, highlighting danger is present and is likely to cause injury, eg. exposed live electric parts, deteriorated insulation, broken plug sockets. 💥 C2 - Requires Urgent Repair Indicates potential danger that must be considered seriously & remedied as quickly as possible, eg. lack of mains protection bonding or earthing, RCD does not trip when tested. 💥 C3 - Requires Improvement. No immediate danger identified but the safety of an electrical installation requires enhancement, eg. location of a plug socket could over stretch or damage a plus or the flex cable. 💥 F1 - Requires further investigation. No danger identified, but further investigation required urgently to determine the true severity of the situation. Keep these handy so you know you’re right first time. #eicr #landlords #firesafety #electricalsafety #electricityatwork #regulations #electricalcontractor #northeast #since1975 #eicrcode #techtalk

Question: When interlocking devices with dry (potential free) contacts are series connected, what is the maximum Performance Level (PL) that can be achieved? Answer, from Schmersal: It is possible to achieve maximum PLd when interlocking devices with dry contacts are series connected with dual contacts with a dual channel monitoring #Safety relay. With series connection, it is only possible to get maximum 60% Diagnostics Coverage. This is because of an issue of accumulation of faults where "fault masking" can occur. ISO 13849-1 refers to Diagnostics Coverage (DCavg) of the SRP/CS shall be at least "low" which translates in to minimum 60 percent according to table 6 from clause 4.5.3. This means 60 percent of the faults shall be detected. There is also possibility of fault masking where it could be possible to lose Diagnostics Coverage (DCavg) to none, so it is also possible for your PL to go down to PLC. For more information refer to our Fault Masking White Paper or the ISO/TR 24119 technical report Safety of machinery -- Evaluation of fault masking serial connection of interlocking devices associated with guards with potential free contacts

#protection #powersystems | #faq - 03 Question: What is Time Multiplier Setting (TMS) in Relay ? Answer: The time multiplier setting is used to adjust the operating time in Inverse Time Overcurrent Protection. The TMS is directly proportional to the relay operating time. This multiplication factor is introduced to alter the time delay in the IEC IDMT curves Drop questions in comments section; I'll provide answers in next FAQ #fault #scheme #transformer #current #relay #protection #shortcircuit #testing #commissioning #oilandgasindustry #electricalengineering #electricaldesign #powersystems

Sneak peek into the upcoming New Surge Protection Devices range..... With the upcoming changes to the electrical standards IEC 61643-11 new requirements will be needed. High demands are placed on the availability of electrical systems. With Safe Protection Plus, Phoenix Contact is already setting the surge protection benchmark of the future, today! The VAL-SPP devices combine forward-thinking installation and safety features that ensure the high availability of your system. #phoenixcontact #surgeprotection #Type2 #powerreliability

Our latest innovation in fire sprinkler testing, the Auto-Test Pressure Switch (ATPS), automates system pressure testing, delivering faster, safer, and more accurate results. How it works ⬇ ⌛ Initiate Testing: Start tests easily at the device or remotely using the optional ATC-1 or ATC-4 control modules. 💨 Automated Testing: Physically exercises components without impacting system pressure. UL & FM certified! 📋 Digital Monitoring:  High-accuracy pressure transducer ensures reliable results. ⌚ Test Completion: Results are confirmed within seconds. Get peace of mind knowing your systems are always ready and operational with the ATPS.

🔌 Safety & Reliability Matter! 🌟 Short circuit studies are the backbone of secure and stable electrical systems. Protect lives, prevent damage, and ensure smooth operations. 💡 Explore how you can enhance safety and system reliability! 👉 Read more about why they’re essential on our blog. https://lnkd.in/d6hSEkWc #ElectricalSafety #ShortCircuitStudy #SystemReliability #Qsine

Control buttons may seem like minor components, but their proper configuration is vital for safety and compliance. According to IEC 60204-1, control buttons should adhere to specific colour codes to indicate their functions clearly. In our recent demonstration, we highlighted examples of compliant control buttons: - A blue reset button: When the light curtain is triggered, the machine stops, and the blue reset button flashes. Pressing it resets the system, allowing the machine to start again. - A white unlock button: Used to enable the opening of a guard, adhering to the standard that control functions outside of start and stop should be white or black. - Properly labelled buttons: All controls were appropriately labelled to communicate their functions effectively. Properly configured control buttons enhance operational safety and efficiency, reducing the risk of accidents caused by operator error. Attention to these details fosters a safer working environment for everyone. Knox Thomas Credit to Allan Harris and those at SAFETY SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGY UK LTD

⚡ More than 90% of electrical fatalities among US workers are due to electrical shock. Ground-fault circuit protection is one of the most effective preventative measures against electrical shock because it actively reacts to irregular electrical conditions regardless of a person’s qualifications or use of PPE. 💡 As you may know, the latest NEC code, section 210.8[B] now requires the use of a GFCI ground-fault interrupter to prevent shocks on three-phase plug-in loads up to 100A. To solve this, Littelfuse has designed and manufactured a three-phase GFCI that is now being adopted to protect equipment up to 100A. 🔍 What is a GFCI? GFCI devices are designed to protect people from electrical shock by monitoring the current flowing through a circuit. If they detect an imbalance—indicating a potential ground fault—they shut off the electricity in milliseconds, significantly reducing the risk of serious injury. To learn more about the Littelfuse Shock Block, click on the link posted in the comment section. #ElectricalSafety #GFCI #NEC2108 #GroundFault #Safety #ElectricalEngineering