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Abstract
General:
This document examines one of the most common site issues with UPS systems,
which is the tripping of the earth leakage protection, Residual Current Device (RCD)
also known as an Earth Leakage Circuit Breaker (ELCB).
Technical Description:
One of the most common site issues with UPS systems is the tripping of the earth
leakage circuit breakers ELCB / RCD. To examine this in greater detail, we need to
look at this device:
Schematic diagram of RCD connected to earth fault showing principle parts of installation.
COIL to detect
Most Common Problems:
When a customer calls with a problem with a tripping RCD, one should never assume
that our unit is faulty without doing the required troubleshooting.
3) In a new electrical installation RCD’s may trip due to an error in the wiring, such as
neutral wires being mixed up at distribution board
Tripping Currents
The most common tripping current for an RCD is 30mA but there are also types with
a tripping of 10mA and 100mA tripping current to offer shock protection.
There is also a 300mA and 500mA, which gives overall protection against risk of fire
from electrical faults in wiring etc. These are usually used at the main distribution
board in a TT network, where the main fuse may not react fast enough in the event of
a short circuit to earth.