Circuit Protection

The CAPAROC electronic circuit breaker system from Phoenix Contact now includes modules approved for use in hazardous locations. Equipment installed in potentially explosive areas must meet stringent requirements to ensure reliability and safety standards. Many existing CAPAROC parts have been tested and approved for Class I, Division 2, Groups A, B, C, and D. This makes them suitable for use in hazardous locations in North America.

The new FLASHTRAB-MB lightning and surge protective devices from Phoenix Contact are based on innovative triggered carbon spark gap technology. In addition to circuit versions for 12.5 kA, the portfolio now also includes versions for a discharge capacity of 25 kA. The FLT-MB devices with 25 kA protect against lightning currents of lightning protection level I/II. What’s special about these compact devices is that they are capable of handling multiple lightning pulses in an overall width of just 72 mm.

The customizable Caparoc circuit breaker system from Phoenix Contact now also offers modules for explosion-protected areas, thereby extending the range of possible applications. A wide range of power modules and circuit breaker modules can be combined to create a customized system that is tailored directly to the specific needs and requirements.