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Distributed power applications are common across many industries, including smart factories. Today’s factories require more connectivity than ever before, so delivering that power both safely and economically is critical in the development and deployment of power distribution networks. In the U.S., the National Fire Protection Agency (NFPA) and the National Electric Code (NEC) establish rules to ensure safe power distribution. NFPA 79 outlines the use of overmolded cordset installations, which allows cordsets to replace more traditional junction boxes and conduit in many scenarios. Part of this code is established to permit the use of cordsets that are exposed run-rated (ER-rated). To achieve the “ The NEC Tap Rule requires overcurrent protection to be present where the conductors receive their supply
SAFER POWER DISTRIBUTION IN SMART FACTORIES
Phoenix Contact USA Dean W. Smith Senior Product Marketing Specialist
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