Residual-current device

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf Electrical safety device
gptkbp:alsoKnownAs RCD
Residual current breaker
Residual-current circuit breaker
gptkbp:category Electrical safety
Electrical protection device
gptkbp:component gptkb:Electrical_distribution_board
gptkbp:function Disconnects circuit when imbalance detected
Detects imbalance between live and neutral currents
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Residual-current device
gptkbp:inventedBy 1950s
Charles Dalziel
gptkbp:maintenance Regular testing recommended
gptkbp:marketedAs gptkb:ABB
gptkb:Schneider_Electric
gptkb:Siemens
gptkb:Eaton
gptkb:Legrand
gptkbp:protectedBy Short circuit
Overcurrent
gptkbp:purpose Prevents electrical fires
Protects against electric shock
gptkbp:relatedTo Circuit breaker
Earth leakage circuit breaker
Ground fault circuit interrupter
gptkbp:requires Earth connection (in some types)
gptkbp:sensitivity 100 mA or 300 mA for fire protection
Typically 30 mA for personal protection
gptkbp:standardizedBy gptkb:IEC_61008
gptkb:IEC_61009
gptkbp:testingMethod Test button
gptkbp:usedIn Commercial electrical systems
Residential electrical systems
Industrial electrical systems
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Electrical_distribution_board
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6