Q & A of the Day – Can I test RCBOs at the distribution board?

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Our Voltimum Experts answer your questions on a daily basis in our Technical Expertise area. This one, about the testing of RCBOs in a large electrical installation, is answered by ABB:

RCBOs can be tested at the dis-board.
RCBOs can be tested at the dis-board.
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Question: I'm working on a large installation. The distribution board contains a large number of RCBO protected circuits. Can I perform RCBO tests at the distribution board and not at remote points on each circuit? Testing at the distribution board would make this a one-man task.

Answer: Yes, the RCBOs can be tested at the distribution board.

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