Semiconductor-based protection for 24/7 operation — with cyclic self-tests and guaranteed selectivity at the function level.
DGUV V3 inspections require downtime — which 24/7 operations don't have.
Conventional protective devices are too slow — one short circuit knocks out the upstream section.
New protection requirements without rebuilding the control cabinet — barely feasible with conventional technology.
Dispatch system redundant, servers mirrored, UPS in the basement — yet the circuit feeding all of it hangs on an off-the-shelf breaker. That is where the risk lives, and exactly where the ECPD comes in.
Utility
Unprotected — no one responsibleFalls between responsibilities
System integrator delivers
Software vendor delivers
24/7 operation
Three capabilities that qualify the ECPD for 24/7 environments.
Functional testing runs automatically, without interrupting the load. DGUV V3 intervals can be extended via a recognized certificate — maintenance windows become avoidable.
Self-test with report · test interval × 8
Semiconductor technology disconnects in under 50 microseconds. A short circuit at an operator workstation, a server, or the UPS interface doesn't cascade to the upstream level.
~50 µs switching time · guaranteed selectivity
One ECPD on 2 MW replaces eight conventional devices spanning 16 MW. New protection functions fit into the existing cabinet — no parallel control cabinet, no extended downtime.
16 MW → 2 MW · no new distribution board
The ECPD is part of the SENTRON line — the same family that has been installed in low-voltage distribution boards for decades.
CE declaration of conformity. Meets the key protection objectives of DIN VDE 0100-4xx. The product standard IEC 63464-1 (SC-RCBOs) is in preparation — publication planned for 2028.
SENTRON is Siemens' low-voltage product line with decades of market presence. The ECPD extends this line with semiconductor-based functions.
Encrypted wireless communication (ZigBee, BLE). Configuration protection with local device authentication. Signed firmware only. Ships secure by default.
24/7 utility control room
GMP-compliant production, no downtime windows
Traffic control, real-time dispatching
Emergency call handling, incident dispatch
Data sheet, app, white paper — exactly what you need.
Technical specifications, dimensions, certifications.
Configuration and diagnostics directly at the device — via Bluetooth.
Fundamentals of modern circuit protection. PDF · German.
All protection functions, key figures and installation dimensions of the SENTRON ECPD, ready to forward — in exchange for your business email.
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Together with Siemens, we show how to protect critical workstations at final-circuit level — including a live ECPD demo and open Q&A.
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Selectivity check, modernization path for existing installations, integration with UPS and emergency power — whatever's on the agenda in your facility.