Distribution boards

GPTKB entity

Statements (49)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf industrial equipment
gptkbp:accessibleBy Electricians
gptkbp:alsoKnownAs gptkb:Breaker_panel
gptkb:Electric_panel
gptkb:Panelboard
gptkbp:canBe Single-phase
Three-phase
gptkbp:component Electrical distribution system
gptkbp:contains gptkb:Fuses
gptkb:Busbars
Circuit breakers
gptkbp:explores Electrical inspector
gptkbp:features Enclosure to prevent accidental contact
gptkbp:function Distribute electrical power to circuits
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Distribution boards
gptkbp:installationBy Licensed electrician
gptkbp:location Wall-mounted
Floor-mounted
gptkbp:maintenance Periodic inspection required
gptkbp:material Metal
Plastic
gptkbp:mayInclude Surge protection devices
Lockable door
Earth bar
Labeling for circuits
Neutral bar
Residual-current devices
gptkbp:operatingSystem Varies by application
gptkbp:originatedIn Early 20th century
gptkbp:protectedBy Electrical circuits from overload
Electrical circuits from short circuit
gptkbp:provides Main electrical supply
gptkbp:rating Varies by application
gptkbp:regulates Electrical circuits
gptkbp:relatedTo gptkb:Consumer_unit
Switchgear
Load center
gptkbp:requires Electrical codes
gptkbp:standardizedBy gptkb:NEC_(National_Electrical_Code)
gptkb:IEC_61439
gptkbp:usedFor Power distribution
Load management
Circuit protection
gptkbp:usedIn Residential buildings
Commercial buildings
Industrial buildings
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Busbars
gptkb:IEC_61439-3
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7