Safe way to protect employees and equipment
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PANDUIT
Safe way to protect employees and equipment
Electrical and maintenance engineers have no time to waste. So, an AVT( absence of voltage test) safety solution which takes almost no time to use and can save them hours – is too good to miss out on. If it also saves money on the cost of maintenance, downtime and lost production, then ignoring it would be shocking.
As all engineers know, before any maintenance can be carried out, the panels have to be disconnected from the power source and have their absence of voltage verified. Disconnection is relatively quick and easy, but the traditional method of verifying absence of voltage is slow, complex, and open to error, complacency and risk.
Panduit’ s AVT system minimizes the risk of electrical hazards by confirming that any electrical cabinet is voltage-free before allowing access. Compared to other portable test instruments, plant operators, machine builders and onsite engineers and electricians can check whether an electrically safe environment is present with the touch of one button.
VeriSafe 2.0, automatically ensures that the entire test process is followed for every single test. With a push of a button, operators can achieve tested safety in both 3-phase and 1-phase applications in the extended voltage range up to 1000 V for AC and DC applications. The fail-safe design uses active indicators for plant status and complies with SIL 3( IEC 61508-1) safety functions. According to the NEC, specified in NFPA 70E, an electrically safe environment must be ensured
VeriSafe 2.0, automatically ensures that the entire test process is followed for every single test
before working with electrical installations without voltage, and the measurement procedure is precisely defined.
Panduit’ s solution complies with industry requirements and simplifies the process, saves time and money:
The highly visible and large clear externally mounted test unit, normally positioned on the equipment cabinet door, is easy to use and follows a high effective process: What happens during the test?
1. The system confirms power is available to perform the test
2. Checks health of key circuit elements
3. Verifies threshold circuits in tolerance
4. Checks on known voltage source 5. Verifies connectivity 6. Verifies threshold is under 3V.
VeriSafe 2.0 is ideal for 480 / 600V CAT IV applications including outdoor, service access and all power distribution equipment including frequency converters and remote motor disconnect switches. The extended VeriSafe increases the possibilities to protect the entire electrical area. If desired, the isolation module can be easily integrated into control systems via redundant semiconductor signal outputs( SIL 3). In addition, a network module for real-time diagnostics and performance reports is available.
For more information, visit www. panduit. com
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