Application Outcomes

Live Data Display

Arc flash incidents are displayed within easy-to-interpret graphical single-line diagrams that highlight which breaker operated as a result of an arc flash.

Display of Arc Flash Related Trips on Single-Line Diagram

Events and Alarms

• Circuit breaker operation statuses and alarms

• Arc flash protection device activation statuses and alarms

• Arc flash protection device diagnosis

Arc Flash Events and Alarms in Log Viewers of EcoStruxure Power Monitoring Expert and Power Operation

Trends

Long-term trends can be generated to determine if a slowly changing variable may have triggered an arc flash event.

Typically, observing temperature deviations can help you detect loose connections or insulation decomposition that could lead to an arc flash. For more information, refer to the Continuous Thermal Monitoring application.

Notifications

Immediate SMS and email notifications are sent to enable expedient response.

Analysis Tools

Display of arc flash incidents on the Power Event Analysis incident timeline (refer to the Power Event Analysis application).

Electrical current waveforms captured during an arc flash event can be displayed with a native waveform viewer in the Edge Control software.