Clipsal - 56 Series Switched Socket Outlet 500V, 20A, 5 Round PIN, IP66, 3 Pole, Surface Mount, Resistant Orange

To help avoid electrocution in industrial environments, 56 series has a range of combination switched sockets with inbuilt RCD protection.

The RCD works by constantly monitoring and comparing the current flow in both the Active and Neutral circuits of an electrical installation.

During normal operation, these Active and Neutral currents are in balance.

However, if current flows to Earth, an imbalance is created in these circuits. If this imbalance is sufficient (30 mA), the RCD will cut the electrical supply in less than 40 milliseconds, perhaps the most important fraction of a second in someone’s life.

Apart from the protection from electrocution that an RCD offers, it will also cut off power to expensive electrical equipment in the event of an electrical fault to Earth.

This protects appliances against costly damage and the installation against fire resulting from faults of this nature. 56RC-RW 56RC-RO

The 56 series Combination Switched Sockets with RCD protection enable quick disconnection of power in the case of an emergency and provide motor rated isolation.

A neon is standard on all models to indicate that the RCD is protecting the outlet

If the neon is not illuminated, the RCD has tripped and no power is available from the socket.

The internal phase connections between switches and sockets are factory wired.

The 56RC provides stand alone protection or multiple protection of socket outlets in a modular IP66 Series Enclosure.

The RCD used in Clipsal 56 Series Modules only helps protect against shocks from current passing through the body to Earth.

Complete protection under all circumstances is not possible from this or any other device.