RCCB AS HUMAN

PROTECTION FROM
ELECTRICITY
 WHAT IS RCCB?

• Residual Current Circuit Breaker or RCCB is an electrical installation safety

device that functions to cut off electricity when there is a disturbance in the
form of a current leak. The leakage current in question is when there is an
insulation failure and results in someone being electrocuted/shocked. Or
when there is an insulation leak which causes an electric current to flow into
other conductors that should not be electrified. When an incident or
disturbance occurs, the RCCB will immediately cut off the electricity.
FORM RCCB Input terminal phasa and
neutral

Test push button brand

Series/type

Handle on/off Current rating

sensitivity

Output terminals phase

and neutral
 HOW RCCB WORKS
• The way rccb works is by detecting the difference in current that occurs in two
electrical conductors (wires). When electric current flows into the phase conductor
and out of the neutral conductor, the sum of the currents in the two conductors
should be the same . However, if there is a current leakage (ground fault) in one of
the conductors, the RCCB will detect a current difference and cut off the electricity
automatically to prevent fire or electrical accidents
 RCCB INTERNAL DIAGRAM
Electrical equipment that is running
normally has the total currents flowing in
the phase and neutral wires balanced so
that there is no difference between the
currents.
However, if someone is electrocuted, an
additional current will occur because the
current from the circuit will be channeled
from the person who was stung to the ground.
This is the function of the RCCB, this unit
will detect changes in the current which will
activate the trip relay to cut the current. So
that someone who is electrocuted can still be
helped by this RCCB
ADVANTAGES AND DISADVANTAGES OF
RCCB
The ELCB's response is
around <0.1 second to cut off
the electric current, this is the
main advantage of the RCCB.
Apart from being able to save
humans from electric shock,
the ELCB has another
function. The RCCB can also
protect other electrical
equipment from a high risk of
electric leakage due to
installation errors or damage.
If the electrical installation is
not good then it is possible that
the ELCB will experience a
trip and the electricity supply
is cut off. RCCB does not have
the function of breaking the
overload and electric short
circuit, so in the installation it
needs to be combined with the
MCB
 TYPES OF RCCB
• Type AC (Alternating Current)
This type of RCCB has a sensitivity of 30 ma, used to secure AC (alternating
current) power lines that do not have electronic components
• Type A (High Sensitivity)
RCCB type A has a higher sensitivity than the AC type, which is around 10 mA.
This type of RCCB can detect AC and DC leakage currents, making it suitable
for use in electrical networks that have non-linear loads and electronic devices.
• Type B (Extra High Sensitivity)
Type B type has the highest sensitivity compared to other types, which is around
6 mA. Type B RCCB can detect both AC and DC leakage currents,
 DIFFERENCE BETWEEN MCB, RCCB AND
RCBO

MCB is an electrical RCCB is an electrical RCBO is an electrical safety

safety device that safety device that device that has a combined
functions to protect functions to protect function of mcb and rccb
against current leakage
against overload and and protect humans from
electrical short circuits electric shock
 EFFECTS OF ELECTRIC SHOCK ON
The amount of current thatHUMANS
passes Consequences that arise
through the body
1mA, or less There is no effect, it isn’t felt
1 - 8mA The sting is felt but not painful
8 - 15mA Stings hurt, can still escape and
consciousness is not lost
15 - 20mA Sting of pain consciousness can be
lost and can’t escape
20 - 50mA Pain, difficulty breathing, muscle
spasms and loss of consciousness
100 - 200mA Deadly condition and hard to help
200mA or more Burns and heart stops beating
 CONCLUSION
• The RCCB is an essential electrical protection device for preventing
electrical accidents. A properly installed RCCB will ensure that no fatal
injury occurs to people in the event of accidental touch of live wires.
THANKS FOR ATTENTION