15 practical safety measures to prevent electrical hazards

both for people and assets

In the face of the internal arc fault hazard present in low and medium voltage switchgear, the reliable risk
prevention for the personnel and the electric installation itself can be achieved by following this proven
formula.

ABB’s formula for safety

Condition
Knowing and improving the condition of the equipment is a key factor in reducing the
likelihood of failure, damage, and injury.
1. Risk Assessment study
Asset risk assessments to
establish the risk profile of
equipment based on its
condition and importance in
the system, and prioritize
actions to mitigate the risk
before the hazard occurs
2. Monitoring programs 3. Upgrades and retrofit 4. Diagnostic testing
Risk monitoring and Equipment upgrades and Diagnostic testing to address
mitigation programs to retrofit which decrease concerns of bad connections,
maximize improved reliability operator exposure because of pollution, mechanical faults
and reduced operator exposurereduced maintenance, faster and minimize failures due to
cycle times, and lower defective devices
clearing times

Distance
Maintaining a safe distance between personnel and equipment during critical operations
provides the most effective means of avoiding injury by keeping people out of harm’s
way

5. Remote racking 6. Voltage indicators 7. Infrared thermo-graphic 8. Partial discharge

Remote racking provides a The installation of voltage inspection measurements
safer operating environment indicators on accessible power Infrared (IR) thermal Periodic measurement of the
for personnel through the circuits can increase the measurements are performed partial discharge (PD) level is
proven method of adding operators safety and avoid through dedicated arc-proof a proven method for detecting
distance between the operator accidental electrical contact ports with power compartmentinsulation degradation before
and arc flash incident energy injuries. VisiVolt is an ABB doors closed. The periodic real insulation failure
at the switchgear site, bringingpassive voltage indicator thermo-graphic inspection of develops. The assessment
operation of power circuit perfectly suiting the the critical areas (e.g. power results are documented as
breakers to a new level of equipment upgrade. It is cables connections) is an trend curves for each
safety. adapted for permanent efficient method for switchgear compartment,
ABB vacuum circuit installation on busbar and preventing associated faults. where the curves with high
breakerscan be provided with naked or insulated metal Ports can be added to existing increase of partial discharge
a fully integrated motor conductors, indicates the switchgear by ABB expert activity level indicate
operated racking system for presence of voltage by engineers keeping the original compartments with high risk
their use in new replacement displaying a large and well equipment design of insulation failure. Site work
switchgear or as part of visible lightning arrow sign on characteristics. is performed with closed
the hard-bus and cradle-in- its display. The relevant doors.
cradle retrofillsolutions silicone elastomeric enclosure
ensures performance also in
outdoor conditions while its
fluorescent orange color
provides good visibility
 among the other elements of
the system.

Time
Reduction of time for clearing fault conditions has a dramatic impact on the energy
released and consequent damage and injury.
 Maintenance Schedule

ABB created a systematic and functional Preventive

Maintenance Program. Besides the ordinary maintenance activities described in the air circuit breaker
manual, ABB proposes a maintenance intervention every three years directed to extend the product’s
life. (Extraordinary

Legend

I (Inspection) Inspections and tests, corrective actions and, if required, replacement of the component

P (Performance) Tests, measurements and any “maintenance”, “repair” or “replacement” activity, if

required, aimed at improving the product life

(R) (Replacement under condition) any replacement of component suggested by ABB qualified
technician after Ordinary and/or Extraordinary Preventive

Maintenance Inspections

(P) (Performance under condition) Tests performed only if provided for contract and/or if deemed
necessary by ABB qualified technician

R (Replacement) Obligatory replacement of component during preventive maintenance activity (never

provided for this circuit breaker)

Maintenance). Service intervals shall have to be suitably assessed in case of non-standard service and
environmental conditions.

The offer foresees the following maintenance schedule:

For more information please contact: conditions, low temperature environment, polluted atmosphere
or vibration) are subject to additional maintenance requirements.
Specifications

Product Type Thermal Imager

Dimensions (" W) 3.7

Dimensions (" H) 5.5

Dimensions (" L) 3.7

Image capture Infrared, Visual, MSX

Software included Yes

Focus Automatic

Pixels / Thermal Resolution 4,800

Emissivity Adjustable

Fusion (Picture in Picture) Yes

Accuracy (º C) ±2

Thermal sensitivity 0.15°C

Measurement mode Centerspot

Palette selection black & white, iron, rainbow

FOV 45° x 34°

Detector 80 x 60

Detector (Hz) 9Hz

Display 3" color

Min temperature (º F) -4

Max temperature (º F) 482

Min temperature (º C) 20

Max temperature (º C) 250

Visible Light Camera Resolution 3 mp

Spectral range 7.5 to 13

Low battery indicator Yes

Output USB

Battery life 4 hours

Power (VAC) 100 to 240 with EU, UK, AU and US plugs

Power (Hz) 50/60Hz

Battery Rechargeable Li-ion battery

Camera Yes

Model FLIR E4

Image modes IR/Visual/PIP/Fusion/MSX

Sensitivity (º C) 0.15

CE Compliance Yes

Brand Flir