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For more details on RCDs selectivity, see [[Coordination of residual current protective devices|chapter F - Coordination of residual current protective devices]]
For more details on RCDs selectivity, see [[Coordination of residual current protective devices|chapter F - Coordination of residual current protective devices]]
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Latest revision as of 08:38, 27 April 2022

When circuit breakers are equipped with RCD function, selectivity principles described in previous paragraphs are valid for short-circuit and earth fault with high amplitude current.

Residual Current Devices are by design very sensitive to fault and shall be coordinated properly to achieve total selectivity in case of earth fault, in addition to overcurrent protection selectivity.

For more details on RCDs selectivity, see chapter F - Coordination of residual current protective devices

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