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The provision of reliable power in such buildings is reliant upon the low-voltage distribution switchboards that lie at the heart of the electrical installation. Demands placed upon these switchboards, particularly as operations and infrastructures expand over time, leave them vulnerable to arc flashes.
Despite these palpable dangers, electrical switchboards are easy to overlook in a safety analysis of commercial building infrastructure. The equipment is generally tucked out of sight and the prevailing view is that switchgear is absolutely safe as long as it conforms to the requirements of the IEC 61439 standard.
Research by independent experts suggests that compliance with the standard alone may not be sufficient to maximise protection; however, a higher level of safety can be achieved with the implementation of new technologies. As a result, it's possible to further reduce the risk of a catastrophic arc flash and its costly and potentially lethal aftermath.
In this video, Alfred Mörx outlines the need for considering safety systems within low-voltage electrical installations and how these can affect uptime and employee safety.
If you are responsible for the design or planning of low voltage electrical installations, Eaton’s Consulting Application Guide is your essential companion regarding the rules and regulations for low voltage systems compliant with IEC 60364. You can find numerous relevant topics such as protection against electrical shock and the risk of fire, motor protection, power factor correction and safety management of switchboards
To help businesses reduce the risk of costly plant shutdowns, Eaton offers a comprehensive range of solutions such as Diagnose and Arcon.
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