Several techniques are available mitigate the
safety risks associated with arcing faults.Life Schneider Electric
Arc fault compliance
Internal arc faults are very rare occurrences, but
they cannot ignored, particularly many LV
assemblies are areas accessible the public.
Application
Performance
Overview Connectivity
. IEC TR
61641 details test program demonstrate that
anyone adjacent the assembly should not be
seriously injured due arcing fault.
In accordance with the IEC 61641 test program,
Schneider Electric undertakes tests which involve
creating arcing fault within the assembly and
ensuring contained within the assembly or
directing safe area