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Arc flash analysis for a control panel of a 3-axis CNC machine center, Baienfurt - Germany

Arc flash analysis for a control panel of a 3-axis CNC machine center, Baienfurt - Germany

Machine Building

bavius technologie gmbh

Baienfurt Germany

bavius technologie

Baienfurt,

Germany

Delivery of a UL1-certified control panel including arc flash study
Machine to be delivered to a customer in the U.S.
UL market demands arc flash safety labeling of equipment according to NEC
No electrical system model available to perform arc flash studies
Suitable assumptions needed for unknown electrical network data

Single-source solution: Delivery of factory-marked and certified control panel as required by UL market
Risk evaluation of arc flash incidents according to latest standards
Ensured safety for personnel during examination, adjustment, servicing or maintenance of the equipment
Electrical system model available for further analyses and studies

Thanks to their profound knowledge of the North American market, Siemens supplied us with a ready-to-connect control panel that meets all the requirements of the UL market. One central contact person for all tasks and the assistance that was provided when collecting the required data for the arc fault study allowed for a smooth and fast project completion.

Remo Vogel, Electrical Engineer, bavius technologie gmbh

Adaptive engineering and UL certification of the control panel
Development of an electrical system model in PSS®SINCAL software
Implementation of protection devices and arc flash configurations
Consideration of different short-circuit conditions and arc locations
Determination of incident energy and arc flash boundaries according to IEEE 1584-2018 and selection of required arc-rated clothing (PPE) according to NFPA 70E
Creation of warning label

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