Statements (33)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
Electrical safety device
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| gptkbp:abbreviation |
RCD
|
| gptkbp:alternativeName |
Earth leakage circuit breaker
Ground fault circuit interrupter Residual current circuit breaker |
| gptkbp:component |
gptkb:Consumer_unit
|
| gptkbp:function |
Detects imbalance in electrical current
Disconnects circuit when imbalance detected |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Residual Current Device
|
| gptkbp:installationLocation |
Distribution board
Socket outlet |
| gptkbp:inventedBy |
1950s
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| gptkbp:marketedAs |
gptkb:ABB
gptkb:Schneider_Electric gptkb:Siemens gptkb:Legrand |
| gptkbp:protectedBy |
Short circuit
Overcurrent |
| gptkbp:regulates |
Required in many countries for new installations
|
| gptkbp:relatedTo |
Circuit breaker
Earth leakage circuit breaker Ground fault circuit interrupter |
| gptkbp:requires |
Live and neutral conductors
|
| 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:testFeature |
Test button for periodic checking
|
| gptkbp:usedFor |
Protection against electric shock
Protection against electrical fires |
| gptkbp:usedIn |
Electrical installations
|
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Residual_Current_Circuit_Breaker
|
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
6
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