What type is this RCD?

[Goody]

What do I put down on the EIC on “Type BS EN” field for an RCD WRS80/2, is it Type AC? Thanks!

 

[malcolmsanford]

It's just a normal 30mA RCD. If it's an old Wylex one it could be BS 4293 and the new ones are BS 61008-1.

I would be amazed if it was a type B RCD, but you never know.

 

[Guest123]

The BS EN will be 61008 and the type will be AC.

They types are -

A = Protection against AC earth fault currents containing pulsating DC components
B = Protection against DC earth fault currents
AC = Protection against AC earth fault currents
S = Delayed​

 

[Johnny-G]

I brought this up with my assessor recently and he said just put GP (General Purpose) in the type field

 

[sparky54]

Where is this field? Do you mean on the schedule of test results? If so, the BS EN field is for overcurrent device, not RCD!
If being used as a main switch, then just put down BSEN 61008-1. The RCD "type" is irrelevant, just put a dash!

 

[malcolmsanford]

Where is this field? Do you mean on the schedule of test results? If so, the BS EN field is for overcurrent device, not RCD!
If being used as a main switch, then just put down BSEN 61008-1. The RCD "type" is irrelevant, just put a dash!

There is also an RCD section on the SOTR, well there is on the BS 7671-2008 example forms.

 

[sparky54]

Yes there is but all it requires there is the I∆n (ms)

 

[malcolmsanford]

Yes but the over current device just require type and In, The BS number will be required on the EIC which can either be put in the characteristic of the supply and earth section or Main Switch or Circuit Breaker section, where the RCD would be noted if it is used main circuit breaker.

 

[sparky54]

Yes you're 100% correct - BS number - yes, type - not necessary