Category Archives: Arc Flash

Changing Arc Flash Labels from PPE #0 to PPE #1

Posted on December 19, 2011

How to change arc flash labels from PPE #0 to PPE #1 by editing the PPE levels table in your device library. Detailed instructions on how to do this using EasyPower. Continue reading →

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Arc Flash Analysis FAQs

Posted on December 6, 2011

A few common questions related to arc flash hazard analysis using EasyPower software are addressed by ESA developers. Continue reading →

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Keeping Current with NFPA 70E 2012

Posted on November 28, 2011

With the release of NFPA 70E 2012 in early September, EasyPower engineers have been diligently working on software updates, such as adding DC rectifiers and DC/AC inverters to calculate DC arc flash hazards. Continue reading →

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Safety Procedures for Switches

Posted on October 31, 2011

Proper safety precautions should assume all mechanical devices have failed to operate properly until proper operation is verified. The following information is a good example of why safety procedures are so important for even simple tasks like opening and closing … Continue reading →

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Arc Flash Hazard Labeling: The Do’s and Don’ts

Posted on October 10, 2011

Overview With industry adopting NFPA 70E, and Canada’s Z462 as the consensus electrical safety standard, North American facilities and many of their counterparts worldwide are performing arc flash hazard studies to label their electrical equipment for safety. The requirement for … Continue reading →

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