Energy and Power
The Brain of a Gas-Insulated Switchgear (GIS): The Bay Local Control Cabinet (LCC)
A local control cabinet (LCC) is commonly installed at each bay location to house the wiring of the GIS bay circuits and connect it to the substation control room. The LCC comprises a mimic diagram, switches, indicators, and annunciator interlocks,… Read more
Apr 15, 2024 | By Edvard Csanyi
Energy and Power
How to choose a form of separation for LV switchboard and how to classify them
By form of separation it is meant the type of subdivision provided within the switchboard. Separation by means of barriers or partitions (metallic or insulating) may have several functions. And these functions: Provide protection against direct contact (at least IPXXB)… Read more
Sep 25, 2017 | By Edvard Csanyi
Industrial Automation
Wiring tips for connections and routing inside industrial control panel
Wiring industrial control panels is a complex process and it needs a number of carefully planned and performed details. However, there are dozen of tips and advices on how to do this and that, but this technical article will limit… Read more
Jun 21, 2017 | By Edvard Csanyi
Transformers
Understanding Transformer Polarity
With power or distribution transformers, polarity is important only if the need arises to parallel transformers to gain additional capacity or to hook up three single-phase transformers to make a three-phase bank. The way the connections are made affects angular… Read more
Sep 23, 2011 | By Edvard Csanyi
Low Voltage
Form of separation 2 – Requirements
Form 2 defines overall assemblies which are enclosed to provide protection against contact with any internal live parts or components, and where there is internal separation of the busbars from functional units. The following general conditions apply; Busbars are separated… Read more
Feb 04, 2011 | By Edvard Csanyi
Low Voltage
Forms of Separation (2) – Fundamentals
In accordance with the Standard, separation of the various elements of an Assembly: busbars, functional units, terminals, can be claimed providing one or more of the following criteria are met: 1. “Protection against contact with live parts belonging to adjacent… Read more
Dec 13, 2010 | By Edvard Csanyi
