Protect People and Assets with Arc Fault Detection Devices

At the end of this training, you will be able to:

• Explain why arc fault has to be distinguished from other causes leading to electrical fire
• Explain the phenomenon and characterize it
• Explain why existing protective devices do not protect circuits from consequences of arc fault
• Explain how the Arc fault Detection Device (AFDD) works
• Distinguish the various types of AFDDs and specify the impacts on the distribution boards.