Statements (34)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
gptkb:Electrical_safety_device
|
| gptkbp:alsoKnownAs |
RCD
Residual current breaker Residual-current circuit breaker |
| gptkbp:category |
gptkb:Electrical_protection_device
Electrical safety |
| gptkbp:component |
gptkb:Electrical_distribution_board
|
| gptkbp:function |
Disconnects circuit when imbalance detected
Detects imbalance between live and neutral currents |
| 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 |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Residual-current device
|