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Type B RCDs

Increasingly, I am seeing a requirement for Type B RCDs in industrial applications, particularly where servo drives are used.


The preference is Type B RCBOs however, these are quite rare and not all manufacturers make them.


Aside from the high cost and short supply due to demand from EV and PV applications, how do others address this situation?


If the earthing is adequate, cables to the motors are run in trays and there is additional bonding to the motor housing, is there really a need for an RCD?
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  • Former Community Member
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    Pl clarify if the switch gear is RCD or RCBO.
    RCBO stands for 'Residual Current Breaker with Over-Current', that is RCD + MCB.

    Unless you are constrained for space, it is better to put 2 separate items.

    It is easier to get spares.

    regards,
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  • Former Community Member
    0 Former Community Member
    Pl clarify if the switch gear is RCD or RCBO.
    RCBO stands for 'Residual Current Breaker with Over-Current', that is RCD + MCB.

    Unless you are constrained for space, it is better to put 2 separate items.

    It is easier to get spares.

    regards,
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