What is BS EN 4838-001 - Arc fault circuit breakers about ?
BS EN 4838-001 is a European standard that specifies the single-pole temperature compensated arc fault circuit breakers with or without signal contacts, rated from 3 A to 25 A and used in aircraft on-board circuits. In any operating state, "trip-free" tripping is ensured. These items are designed to protect aircraft wiring systems from circuit overload and arc faults. It describes specific environmental, electrical, and mechanical characteristics and the stringency of tests to be applied according to test methods of EN 3841-100.
If the design of the arc fault circuit breakers contains software or complex hardware, as a minimum, the software and hardware shall be developed in accordance with EUROCAE ED-12B or C / RTCA DO-178B or C, DAL C, and EUROCAE ED-80 / RTCA DO-254, DAL C, respectively.
These arc fault circuit breakers are intended for use in aircraft with electrical supplies in accordance with EN 2282.
Who is BS EN 4838-001 - Arc fault circuit breakers for ?
BS EN 4838-001 on arc fault circuit breakers is applicable for:
- Aerospace avionic electrical and fibre optic technology
- Manufacturers of circuit breakers
- Aerospace and defence industries
- Designers of circuit breakers
- Aircraft electrical manufacturers
- Design engineers for airplanes
Why should you use BS EN 4838-001 - Arc fault circuit breakers ?
Arc fault circuit breakers protect the branch circuit wiring from dangerous arcing faults that could initiate an electrical fire.
BS EN 4838-001 provides best practice guidance on the panel mounting, mass, material, surface treatment, and Arc fault performance.
BS EN 4838-001 also provides you with dimensional, mechanical, electrical, and environmental characteristics of arc fault circuit breakers. By using these guidelines, you can make the best quality circuit breakers that support aircraft systems.