Join ABB expert Marcelo E. Valdes to learn how to estimate arc flash Incident energy when you do not have a proper arc flash study. Arc flash incident energy determines the appropriate PPE for workers, but quantifying arc flashes is complex.
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With the industry growing at a rapid pace, having a safety plan in place that protects your people your customers and your equipment against electrical hazards becomes even more important. ABB delivers comprehensive products and solutions to meet your unique industry challenges. Bookmark our safety section for key resources and documents to help you build a safety plan that meets your specific needs.
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Arc flash mitigation with RELT-Ekip signalling 2K-3
The ABB low voltage circuit breaker’s version of an Energy Reducing Maintenance switch is RELT, or Reduced Energy Let Through. Download this presentation to explore ABB’s feature for SACE® Emax 2 and Tmax® XT low voltage circuit breakers.
User Guide: Set up and test story
RELT Reduced Energy Let Through feature
This user guide provides step-by step instructions for implementing RELT settings and ensuring proper operation of the RELT function for SACE® Emax 2 and SACE® Tmax® XT7 and XT5 trip units.
Protection against electric arc
Whitepaper
The purpose of this document is giving the necessary explanations for the correct use and proper integration between the Arc Guard System™ TVOC-2, a device which can detect an electric arc thanks to the optical sensors, and ABB SACE® Emax 2 circuit breakers.
EPiC puts the power to know in the palm of your hand
Access real-time circuit breaker information from well outside the arc flash boundary.
Arc Guard System™ TVOC-2
ABB is a leader in electrical safety with the TVOC-2 Arc Guard System™ providing an unrivaled optical arc flash mitigation device and among the fastest reaction times on the market. Improved safety for your most valuable resources.
Smart Safety Switch
Innovation in safety featuring the VeriSafe™ Absence of Voltage Tester (AVT). Paired with ABB's extra-large viewing window, the Smart Switch provides superior safety, reliability, and efficiency to save time and cost.
ReliaGear™ LV MCC with Arc Flash Mitigation
The ReliaGear LV MCC with Arc Flash Mitigation units are designed to help reduce the likelihood of exposure to electrical shock and the potential of internal arcing faults occurring during maintenance. Even More Protection.
Tmax® XT Retrofit Kit
ABB replacement parts, like the Tmax® XT Retrofit Kit, helps protect your customers from the risk of counterfeit breakers or ineffective installations.
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