F E A T U R E modification of circuits without requiring a system shutdown.
How do accessories like the Remote Plug-in Actuator( RPA) and plug-in power monitoring enhance both operator protection and system visibility beyond what RPP can offer?
circuit. This allows work to be done‘ on the fly’ without downtime. When compared to traditional RPPs, busway offers far greater flexibility and involves considerably less risk.
How does Starline Track Busway enable the rapid addition or modification of circuits without requiring a system shutdown?
Our basic design foundation is based on operator safety. Busway is compliant with UL 857 and we also voluntarily conduct arc flash testing.
There are two critical design features. First, the busway and the plug-in are engineered to physically minimise improper installation. Second and most significantly, a ground fault path is established throughout any installation or removal process. We achieve this by establishing the ground connection first from the plug-in to the busway blade using a mechanism called the ground tap. During installation, this ground is always engaged before the currentcarrying conductors connect. Similarly, during removal, the ground tap remains connected to the busway until after the live conductors have disengaged.
These two criteria are key design elements that permit safe, energised work and allow for the rapid addition or
Starting with the plug-ins: they feature built-in detection that provides overload alerts on a per-circuit basis. This allows the building management system to be alerted to any anomalies occurring at the load.
A major advancement for Starline is the Remote Plug-in Actuator( RPA). The RPA allows a user to engage the plugin hands-free, from a remote location outside the arc flash zone.
Though busway is designed for safe, live insertion, increased power levels have prompted some customers to seek remote engagement of plug-ins so that personnel can remain outside the arc flash zone. We developed the RPA in response to this feedback, adding in an additional layer of protection and making Starline busway even safer.
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