4The effects of an arc fault are very similar to those of an explosion. This ranges from the risk of death and injury to persons, extensive damage to switchboard systems, to several weeks of downtime or even the exchange of the damaged switchboard system. In the worst case, the production downtime can even lead to bankruptcy as customers have found other suppliers during this period.In today‘s competitive environment availability is a very important factor for which suitable protective measures must be implemented. The main applications to date for ARCON® have been data centers, tunnel supply systems and power supply systems for continuous manufacturing processes in the chemical or oil & gas industry.For power-critical commercial and industrial buildings such as process plants, offices, hospitals and factories, a continuous supply of electrical power is essential.The provision of reliable power in such buildings is reliant upon the low-voltage distribution switchboards that lie at the heart of the electrical installation. Demands placed upon these switchboards, particularly as operations and infrastructures expand over time, leave them vulnerable to arc flashes.Despite these palpable dangers, electrical switchboards are easy to overlook in a safety analysis of commercial building infrastructure. The equipment is generally tucked out of sight and the prevailing view is that switchgear is absolutely safe as long as it conforms to the requirements of the IEC 61439 standard.Preventing Damage,Ensuring Service ContinuityReduce the risk of an arc flash in your business
