AS Schwabe 45460 RCCB cable extension 230 V Orange, Black IP44

What was a PRCD-S?
PRCD-S (Portable Residual Current Device Safety) are portable residual current protective devices with protective conductor detection or protective conductor monitoring. They are used to protect persons from electrical accidents and are connected like an extension cable between an electrical consumer, e.g. a power tool, and a socket.

2x 1.5 m H07BQ-F 3G2.5 construction site cable made of polyurethane with safety plug
With PRCD-S personal protection intermediate switch (article number 45305)
230 V, 16 A, MAX. 3,500 W
IP44: foreign bodies and splash-proof

How does a PRCD-S work?
When trying to switch on the PRCD-S, the wiring of the supply line is checked. The PRCD-S can only be switched on if the wiring is correct. Only then can the connected device be put into operation. With this function, the PRCD-S prevents accidents caused by faulty electrical installations, such as a missing protective earth conductor. Such errors are usually only recognizable by a more detailed examination and are therefore particularly dangerous. A PRCD-S only offers this protection if it is switched on without gloves, i.e. with direct skin contact, because during the switch-on process the earth potential is measured by the body of the user. During operation of the electrical consumer, the PRCD-S takes over the function of a residual current circuit breaker and thus protects the user against dangerous currents, which can be caused by defective electrical equipment. In addition, the PRCD-S has an undervoltage release. This prevents devices such as Power cutter, switch on again automatically after a power failure as soon as power is available again.

Why do we strongly recommend the use?
In 2018, the Institute for the Study of Electrical Accidents (BG ETEM) counted more than 3800 electrical accidents. Many of these can be avoided by using a PRCD-S. In order to increase safety especially on construction sites, BG BAU has therefore written an accident prevention regulation which states that: "A company must ensure that the electrical equipment and operating equipment can only be operated in accordance with the electrical regulations and that any defects found must be rectified immediately. If there is an urgent risk, the defective equipment must not be used." To comply with this requirement, use cables with installed PRCD-S. on the construction site Companies and employees are thus on the safe side, investing directly in health and saving money in the long term.

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