What is Electric Panel? What Does It Do?
Electric panel is the main source of an electrical supply system that distributes the electrical current from the main source to the sub-circuits. It is the element that contains the switchgear and cable equipment necessary for the electricity distribution and control of the buildings and facilities.
It distributes to the end consumer points. As they are the main terminals where the breaker, protective and functional equipments are installed, electricity is an important element of the indoor installation. It plays a key role in ensuring the safety of the facility with the function tests and inspections to be made by giving an idea about many quality parameters due to the load flow through it.
It is also called distribution board and breaker board. It divides the electrical power into auxiliary circuits in a common enclosure. It keeps the general electrical system securely and helps to prevent the risk of short circuit or fire accident. According to the intended use of the panels; distribution board, meter board, compensation panel and elevator panel.
How should the Board Layout be?
Within the scope of Occupational Health and Safety, electric panel layout is of great importance. For aesthetic reasons as well as safety, the panel must be placed in the right place of the building. It is also necessary to secure the switchboard cabinets with the electric panel lock. The keys to the locks must be carried by officials, technicians and engineers responsible for the safety of the plant or building as well as the switchboard.
In addition, the board must be marked with appropriate labels during placement. Electric panel label states that there is current inside the panel and employees should approach carefully. Labeling should be done both on the outside and inside of the panel. Yellow marked labels and all other panel safety signs specified in the Occupational Health and Safety regulation should be used.
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