In principle, the startup, load-transient, and intermittent short-circuit behavior of a power-management circuit under test should be tested with a passive load in order to really see how the circuit ...

Electronic diagnostic module protects against short circuits, reduces downtime. When overloads and short circuits occur, there’s always a tradeoff between the power supply shutting down the entire 24 ...

Leviton has unveiled its next generation electrical Load Center. The new breaker panel works with an integrated Wi-Fi or Ethernet hub to offer remote circuit control, monitor electrical ...

A continuous load is one in which the maximum current is expected to continue for 3 hr or more, according to the Art. 100 definition. Fixed electric heating is one example of a continuous load [424.3 ...

Let’s take a closer look at the lighting load requirement. The NEC requirements for branch-circuit load calculations are in Art. 220, Part II. These cover three classifications of loads: Lighting ...

Suitable for use in hazardous and non-hazardous environments, the EC-E circuit breakers selectively protect load circuits connected to a 24-Vdc power supply. The components combine ...

In addition to the Load Center, Leviton will also offer smart circuit breakers to go with it, which will use the integrated hub to stay updated with the latest firmware.

Circuit protection has proven useful, but meeting the increasingly sophisticated industrial and commercial requirements can be a challenge.

2) Powering up the attached circuit under test with the lab power-supply output-enable button. This way of powering circuits is usually a good way of testing power-supply boards. This output-enable ...