1301530032

Series:	--
Part Status:	Active
Lead Free Status / RoHS Status:	--
Type:	In-Line Splice with 50' Leads
Moisture Sensitivity Level (MSL):	--
Specifications:	120V

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Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) is a safety device that provides protection against electrical shocks in residential and commercial applications. It is designed to detect ground faults, or when electricity flows out of the electrical system and into the ground through a short circuit. GFCI works by sensing a ground fault and quickly cutting off power to the circuit before any injury, electrical shock, or damage to equipment occurs.The application field of a GFCI is primarily for residential and commercial applications where safety is paramount. These applications include kitchens, bathrooms, utility rooms, laundry rooms, outdoors, and areas where water may come into contact with electrical appliances. In the United States, the National Electrical Code (NEC) sets standards for the usage of GFCI devices and requires them to be installed in all wet or humid locations.The working principle of a GFCI relies on an electrical current-sensing device connected in the circuit between the hot and the neutral wires. The device is designed to continually monitor the amount of current flowing from the hot wire to the neutral wire. When a ground fault is detected, the device will open the circuit, thus protecting the user or electronics from the risk of a shock.The current-sensing device works by comparing the amount of current flowing through the hot end of the circuit with the amount of current flowing back through the neutral end. The device consists of two coils, one in series with the hot “line” and one in parallel with the neutral “line”. Under normal conditions, the current in the hot line is exactly matched by the current in the neutral line, and thus the magnetic fields created by both coils cancel each other out.However, if a ground fault occurs, the current in the hot line will no longer be matched by the current in the neutral line, and the difference between the two will create a magnetic force which triggers a tripping of the circuit breaker. In this way, the GFCI is able to quickly cut off power to the circuit before any injury or damage occurs.In addition, the GFCI will also reset itself after the fault is cleared. Once the magnetic field is equalized, the device will reset and allow the current to flow again. This helps to ensure not only safety from a ground fault, but also that the circuit can be reset and put back into operation quickly in the event of a fault.In summary, the application field of Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) is primarily for residential and commercial applications. The working principle of a GFCI relies on an electrical current-sensing device connected in the circuit between the hot and the neutral wires, which is designed to continually monitor the amount of current flowing. When a ground fault is detected, the device will open the circuit to protect the users or electronics from the risk of a shock, and will reset itself once the magnetic field is equalized.

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