What is a short circuit? And how to prevent it

navigation Electrical circuits are the basic paths that allow electricity to flow from one point to another, providing the energy needed to operate various devices and systems. Basically, an electrical circuit consists of a source of electrical energy (such as a battery), conductive materials (such as wires) that transmit the electricity, and a load […]

SENTRON ECPD from Siemens: an innovative circuit protection device

Siemens has recently introduced what it claims is one of the world’s most innovative circuit protection devices. Here we learn more about the SENTRON ECPD. Using advanced electronic switching technology, the SENTRON ECPD (Electronic Circuit Protection Device) electronically turns off circuit faults in the event of faults and, if necessary, trips the mechanical insulating contact […]