Schneider Electric examines arc flash risks in emerging 800VDC data centre systems
Schneider Electric has published analysis on arc flash risks in 800VDC data centre power systems. The report addresses how to assess and manage these hazards as higher-voltage DC distribution grows more common in data centres.
800VDC — the emerging power architecture voltage level now being assessed for arc flash risk in modern data centre systems.
What are the arc flash risks electricians need to know about in 800VDC data centre systems?
Electricians working on data centre fit-outs or maintenance need to understand arc flash risks in high-voltage DC systems, which behave differently to AC systems.
Key takeaways
- Schneider Electric has released new analysis on arc flash risks in 800VDC data centre power systems.
- Higher-voltage DC distribution is becoming more common in data centres, raising new safety concerns.
- Arc flash behaviour in DC systems differs from AC, requiring different risk assessment approaches.
- Electricians working in data centres should familiarise themselves with DC-specific arc flash hazards.
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