ACS – Outgoing hardwired
- Incoming supply board for each level of a multi-level construction, the detachable incoming supply shall be fitted with a device requiring a tool or key for disconnection, failing that, they should have a direct connection (hardwired) AS3012:13.3
- All ACS units connected to this ACS (3A) shall be limited to that level/floor of the building AS3012:13.3
ACS – Outgoing – detachable – plug and play
- The Main switch on the incoming supply must be a different colour to all other switches and marked as “Distribution Board Isolating Switch” AS3000:2.3.3
- The input isolation device shall be easily accessible without the use of a tool or key AS3012:14.5.4-C (behind a lockable window is not suitable)
- The inlet and cascade outlet (submains) must be a different type to what is used on site for tools and machinery AS3012:15.4
- Incoming and outgoing isolation and overcurrent protection shall be provided e.g. cascade connections (submains) must have overcurrent (MCB) and isolating switch AS61439:101.6.5 AS3012:14.3 and 15.5
- Switchboards must have an insulated tie bar AS3012:2.3.2.1
- Switchboards must comply to AS61439.4 from May 2021 AS3012:13.1
- Each socket outlet is required to have an isolation switch and be protected by overcurrent protection AS3000:4.4.4.1
- All live conductors of an a.c. circuit shall be able to be isolated by the distribution board isolating switch including the cascade outlet AS3000:2.3.2.1.2
- The number of RCDs protecting outlets on final subcircuits must exceed one AS3012.2.4.6.1
Powersafe’s dedication to research, safety, and quality over the past 15 years, ensured that in the past their products met or exceeded previous standards (AS3012, AS3190), with several mandated features on our power boards which most other suppliers excluded.