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Protection by RCD

The document discusses Residual Current Devices (RCDs), which are essential for wiring design but can experience spurious tripping with electronic loads. It describes different types of RCDs and guidelines for selecting the proper RCD based on load type to avoid dangerous spurious tripping issues.

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Protection by RCD

The document discusses Residual Current Devices (RCDs), which are essential for wiring design but can experience spurious tripping with electronic loads. It describes different types of RCDs and guidelines for selecting the proper RCD based on load type to avoid dangerous spurious tripping issues.

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7 Re s i d u a l C u r r e nt D e v i c e s ( R C D )

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Residual Current Devices are essential


items in wiring design. However with the
widespread use of electronic loads,
spurious/intermittent tripping by RCD are
a b a n e f o r t h e d e s i g n e n g i n e e r.

1. Understanding RCD.
2. RCD design for electronic

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Common terms confused with RCD:

RCD – class of protection device measuring residual currents

ELCB – Earth Leakage Circuit Breaker 2 types (i) Voltage ELCB & (ii)
Current ELCB.
IEC coined the term RCD to refer to i-ELCB so as to differentiate it from v-
ELCB

RCCB – Residual Current Circuit Breaker refers to RCD fitted with or to a


circuit breaker e.g. RCD fitted to socket outlet with breaker to
disconnect outlet woul be a RCCD.

RCBO – Residual Current Breaker with Overcurrent refers to RCD fitted


with O/C device e.g. RCD fitted to MCB or MCCB.

GFI – term used in North America for RCD.

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Types of RCD

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Despite its reputation for protection; the biggest


problem afflicting RCD is spurious tripping.

Most spurious/intermittent tripping can be resolved


either due to choice of RCD or design issues in
network.

Common response:
remove/disable RCD;
Replace with a less sensitive RCD
BOTH METHODS ARE DANGEROUS AND SHOULD BE
AVOIDED!
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IEC 62350 – GUIDANCE FOR THE CORRECT USE OF RESIDUAL


CURRENT OPERATED DEVICES (RCDs) FOR HOUSEHOLD AND
SIMILAR USE.

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Best Practice RCD


Choose the right RCD for the right
kind of load:
Type A Loads 1, 4, 5, 8

Type AC Loads 8 & 9

Type B Loads 1 - 9

Estimate leakage current of loads


and select sensitivity of RCD

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