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News Release from: Grace Engineered Products | Subject: Voltage Vision R-3W
Edited by the Engineeringtalk Editorial
Team on 06 April 2006
Power warning alert keeps sparkies safe
Din rail mount bracket provides a means to install power warning alert inside an open control panel so electricians performing maintenance can see the voltage state of all power sources in the panel.
Locating every power source inside a panel is critical for creating and maintaining an electrically safe work condition The R-3W-DIN Din rail mount bracket provides a means to install the Voltage Vision R-3W power warning alert inside a control panel
This article was originally published on Engineeringtalk on 6 Apr 2006 at 8.00am (UK)
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Electricians performing maintenance on open control panels can now see the voltage state of every power source within the panel.
This helps ensure that work conditions remain electrically safe in the event that normal safety procedures are violated.
The R-3W can be hardwired into any power source and will flash whenever hazardous voltage is present in any single or three-phase or DC power system.
Voltage is the single determining factor if an electrical accident or an arc flash is possible - no voltage means no accident, no arc flash.
Voltage Vision reduces the risk of electrocution because it is hardwired and provides the electrician with a second reliable unattended voltage check during routine maintenance.
Currently, electricians check voltages only periodically during maintenance.
Voltage Vision installed in 600V electrical panels, switchgear or motor control centres helps compliance with the NFPA 70e and Osha lockout, tagout and stored energy procedures.
NFPA 70e calls for the establishment of an electrically safe work condition and achieving safety while working on energised systems.
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The Voltage Vision R-3W is one-size-fits-all product because it detects AC and DC voltage and operates from 40 to 750V AC and 30 to 1000V DC.
The encapsulated construction and redundant circuit design provide reliability.
The R-3W is C-UL-US Nema 4X listed, and fits into a standard 30mm pushbutton hole.
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