The document discusses how electronic circuit breakers from E-T-A helped reduce downtime on production lines at a Nissan automobile plant. Specifically, installing E-T-A's ESS20 electronic circuit breakers on circuits powered by 24V switch-mode power supplies reduced wiring fault downtime by 75% on one line and 50-70% on another line by enabling selective protection and isolation of faulty circuits from the power supply. This minimized disruption when faults occurred.

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5. niSSan Plant E-t-a
how E-t-a helps to reduce
downtime at nissan plant.
Production line downtime also lead to lengthy downtimes. The transfer The biggest advantage of the ESS20 is The PLC provides an immediate alarm or
DoublE PolE ElEctronic
feed bars move car body panels into and out that it only disconnects the faulty path message output in the event of a fault in
reduced by 75%! of each press. Each panel may be subject in the event of a failure without any the Stamping Shop. In the Axle Plant, the circuit brEakEr ESS22-t
factory monitoring software was modified Providing physical isolation. It meets the requirements
to six separate pressing stages within the negative influences on the SMPS. It offers
of the machinery directive 2006/42/EC.
After an axle welding line at the Sunderland same press, with tool changing in between. a combination of a traditional electro- so that failures in a particular circuit provided
plant of Nissan Motor Manufacturing (UK) The transfer feed bars are subject to mechanical circuit breaker and electronic immediate alarms in the Control Room,
suffered a major breakdown of over 160 movement, vibrations and shock, inevitably circuit protection in a single component. identfying the particular ESS20 that had
minutes following damage to a single causing wiring to proximity switches and The actual voltage drop is measured and tripped and thus the circuit at fault.
sensor cable, the Facility Engineer was valves to suffer over time. Finding which evaluated as to whether this is normal duty,
determined to find a more reliable solution one had failed could be a lengthy process. an overload, or a short circuit. Depending Ease of mounting
for the protection of the output loads of on the type and duration of the failure, the Both for retrofit and new installation
the Switch Mode Power Supplies (SMPS) Now the circuits of all the main presses are current is limited or even switched off by a requirements, the E-T-A Module 17 plus ElEctronic circuit
which provide 24V DC on the line. The E-T-A protected by ESS20s - around seventy have semi-conductor. After 5 seconds the electro- provides a convenient and cost-effective ProtEctor ESX10
ESS20 electronic circuit breaker provided been retrofitted and are in service. Benefits mechanical circuit breaker is triggered to solution. Modules, with a width of just Is designed to ensure selective disconnection
the ideal solution – the axle welding line saw similar to those in the Axle Plant have provide physical isolation of the load circuit 12.5mm each, are snap-fitted onto a DIN of DC 24 V load systems.
a drop of around 75% in 24V DC wiring fault resulted, with wiring fault downtime in the in accordance with EN60934. In addition, rail and integral conductors for the signal
downtime. Stamping Shop reduced by between 50% the electronic circuitry has an integral fail- contact function immediately make contact.
and 70%. Earth faults, for example, caused safe element for its own protection. By The supply voltage can be connected to
Chris Watt, Facility Engineer in the Stamping the SMPS voltage to fall below 24V which installing ESS20 electronic circuit breakers the modules separately, or by bus bar, with
Shop, was quick to pick up on the results of had the knock-on effect of spurious faults in on each load, selective protection of the spring loaded terminals minimising time
this trial as occasional faults on the wiring other loads connected to the power supply. load circuits is ensured to avoid disturbing all and effort. With the ESS20s plugged in, ElEctronic circuit
of transfer feed bars could The MCB protecting the faulty circuit did not the load outputs. the system is ready. ProtEctor ESX10-t
trip and so it was not obvious which circuit Can be snapped onto symmetrical rails and is
was at fault. Clear signalisation Summary designed to ensure selective disconnection of DC
A bicolour LED on the front of each ESS20 By combining the ESS20 with a power 24 V load systems.
Selective Protection provides a clear status indication. Green distribution system, such as the E-T-A
For any automated process powered by 24V indicates normal duty, red indicates active Module 17 plus, and thereby ensuring
DC switch-mode power supplies without current limitation due to a short circuit selective physical isolation according to IEC
circuits protected by devices such as the or overload. As soon as the ESS20 has 60204-1, machinery and automated systems
ESS20, an overload in a single circuit will physically isolated the faulty load circuit from across a wide range of industries can be
ElEctronic circuit
cause the power supply to shut down the the supply voltage, the LED extinguishes optimised with regard to both function and
brEakEr ESS20
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Is designed to ensure selective disconnection of
recovery it may go into ‘hiccup’ mode. OFF position. Selective disconnection of an the event of failures – the system will either individual load systems which are powered by a DC 24
Traditional protection solutions do not ESS20 and corresponding status or failure continue working or can be restarted after V switch-mode power supply.
provide the answer. Circuit breakers with indication make trouble-shooting a quick a short interval to keep production losses
fast operating characteristics would be likely and easy task. Using the manual ON/OFF to a minimum.
to cause nuisance trips during current peaks button, the load circuit may be physically
and switching on of capacitive loads. On the isolated for maintenance and other
other hand MCBs are too slow, and neither troubleshooting purposes.
delayed operation, nor high performance PowEr DiStribution SyStEM
circuit breakers will respond adequately in Integral auxiliary contacts provide status 17 plus Module is a power distribution system for use
with E-T-A's plug in type electronic circuit breakers.
this situation to overcurrents. The power and failure indication as a signal to a logic
supply will therefore switch off completely, controller. In the case of Nissan, the status
bringing all connected loads, i.e. the entire outputs from the newly installed ESS20s
system, to a standstill. were connected to spare PLC inputs.
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405-5133 X500 115 Vac
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inside of the motor on the other supermarket retrofit projects
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having a newly developed highly DC (direct current) motors Industry Award for Refrigeration
efficient EC motor offering which run from an AC power Product of the Year. Now
energy savings of around 70% supply and use low friction ball it’s also available to service
compared to the Q motor. It bearings. Their high efficiency engineers everywhere through
connects to a standard 230Vac comes in the main from the RS Components
supply and can be used with absence of secondary copper
standard Q motor impellers of windings and their inherent (RS Stock No. 714-2139)
assembly of motor, impeller and up to 300mm diameter. losses, an efficiency which is
wallring offering paybacks within maintained across the speed
a year. Q motors are highly inefficient range. The result is a motor
shaded pole motors running on which uses significantly less
This still left a gap for the low cost sleeve bearings which energy and lasts many times
retrofitting of existing results in a motor efficiency of longer giving a whole life cost
applications currently fitted with at best 25% and a high degree which is lower than the cheaper
Q motors. When you consider of waste heat being generated. Q motor which it replaces.
that there are approximately EC motors on the other hand The iQ motor is already being
www.iso-techonline.com
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11. harting
harting offers a
comprehensive
range of electronic &
industrial connectors
and tools for various
markets
SEE WHAT
The HARTING product portfolio includes RS. The Han® Industrial products are used
IDC, DIN41612, D-Type, ATCA, 2mm and extensively in cable manufacturing for a vast
SCSI, many of which are available as S.M.C. range of applications, rail, broadcast, theatre
(surface mount compatible) and can be lighting, factory automation, renewable
purchased in small batch quantities from energy and outdoor telecommunications.
Han-Modular series is an adaptable product
YOU MIGHT
range, offering the customer a way to
make a “custom” connector/cable solution
using “off the shelf” modules, hoods and
housings. The modules are available in
differing termination types (crimp, axial
SPARK
or Quick-Lock®).
The modular connector range is flexible
enough to have a single piece design or
multi-modules locked together in a single
frame, which can accommodate, signal
(including RJ45 up to Gigabits), and
DesignSpark is a new online gateway connecting electronic design power circuits (up to 200A) along with
engineers like you with the latest information and resources. Join the fibre optic or compressed air lines. Each
growing band of members to exchange ideas, share expertise, make style can be protected to comply with
contacts, grow your network and, of course, unleash that brilliance. shielding requirements.
HARTING also manufactures a range of
Industrial Ethernet switch products, to
complement your factory network demands.
Ranging from 3 to 16 ports with RJ45 or
fibre optic connections.
www.designspark.com POWERED BY
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12. EcoWire uses flexible insulation
introducing
to provide an environmentally
The Friendly friendly alternative to PVC. It
rS Essentials
is a modified polyphenylene
Alternative ether (mPPE) thermoplastic that
is inherently lighter, tougher
to PVC and much smaller with better
flame resistance than PVC.
The result is UL AWM wires
Alpha Wire’s that are smaller than their
PVC based counterparts.
new EcoWire The non-halogenated
insulation contains no heavy
metal pigments, allowing
it to help manufacturers to
meet Waste Electrical and
Electronic Equipment (WEEE)
requirements.
our own range of
quality products that
XG 1 XG2
save you money.
Sa o
Extra premium grade PVC jacket for Extra rugged polyurethane jacket
M
RS has always brought you the widest range extended cable life. delivers unmatched resistance to: XG Flex
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of products, competitive prices and industry • Oils
w
it
leading service. Benefits include: • Fuels
h
Hi flex mini diameter data cable
rS
• Unsurpassed flame and moisture • Solvents providing extreme flexibility in
Now we have put all of this into RS Essentials. With a
ES
resistance • Water small spaces such as continual
SE
wide range of products across key technologies, RS • Fast easy stripping of insulation
y
flexing in cable tracks with
n
Essentials gives you more choice and unbeatable prices
ti
and jacket Boasting twice the tensile strength outstanding EMI protection.
a
compared to the leading brands so you can save even • UL recognised of PVC with three times the tear
lS
more without compromising on the quality. • UL Listing and abrasion resistance, general General applications
• CSA Certification applications include, CNC include, Industrial electronic
• CE marked machines, automotive assembly processing equipment, data-
plant operations, military ground communications connections,
General applications include EIA RS support systems, packaging connecting sensors and
232 interface (24/22AWG) as well machinery, petrochemical plant actuators to controllers, and
as high technology applications operations and geophysical sensor, I/O interconnects.
big savings thousands of products no compromise on quality in controlled environments, point exploration equipment.
of sale equipment, computer
Choosing an RS Essentials product From electronics to maintenance, Every RS Essentials product is designed peripherals, and industrial process
gives you big savings compared to the range covers key technologies and manufactured to the very highest controls.
leading brands. and is constantly being reviewed standards, and fully tested in-house for
and expanded. compliance with all relevant national and
international requirements.
Alpha Wire – Cable you can trust

13. rS hanD toolS braDy
ErgonoMic ScrEwDriVEr
• Satin chrome finish with phosphated black tip
VDE PliErS
• Constructed from high grade steel with minor polish and slip guard.
Don’t cut costs on
safety equipment...
• Parallel tip 3x75mm • Two component handle for ease of use
• VDE tested, conforms to IEC 900 1000v
...says Diederik hagenbeek, brady’s account
Manager for rS components. Diederik advises
on lockout/tagout procedures and practices.
459-4076
for your premises. You cannot take a “one Step 6: Repair or Rework. Perform
497-007 Diagonal cutter size fits all” approach to effective Lockout/ maintenance and/or servicing.
gEnEral MaintEnancE SEt 496-997 Multi purpose plier Tagout. The programme needs to cover
• A screwdriver set having soft feel handles giving optimised balance between 496-987 Water pump plier identifying and writing procedures for the Step 7: Return to Service. When all work/
comfort in use and applied torque. control of hazardous energy and preparation maintenance has been carried out and
• 10-piece set containing popular sizes for general maintenance environment for shutdown, equipment isolation, lockout/ lockout/tagout devices removed, be sure
• Supplied in a vinyl tool roll fiXED blaDE triMMing knifE
tagout application, release of stored energy to test and visually check that all tools and
• Die cast trimming knife with strong handle
and verification of energy isolation for mechanical and electrical lockout devices
• Supplier with five blades stored in handle
each piece of equipment. Next you must have been removed. Before bringing
have employee training to ensure all those machinery back on-line, be sure to
affected are familiar with the procedures. alert all workers.
Finally, and fairly obviously, you must
implement the lockout procedures for Q. There seems to be a wide choice of
different energy sources from electrical, padlocks on the market with a wide
pneumatic, to steam, gas and liquids. In range of price, what should I look for?
addition, there are Seven Steps to good
Lockout/Tagout Implementation which are: A. The Brady Safety Padlock is a safer
alternative to a metal lock as its body does
613-448 Step 1: Preparation. Prepare for a shut not conduct electricity and the design of its
Q. We have a quite a few seasonal down of the energy source. Identify key chamber prevents an electrical charge
workers in our factory, not all of whom the type of energy used ie., electrical or travelling from shackle to the key thus
7 PiEcE SPannEr SEt have the local language as their first mechanical and its potential hazards, locate protecting workers from shock. It has also
459-3988 • Ratcheting box wrench requires only 6° arc language which is an additional the isolator and prepare to ‘lock off’ the undergone extensive anti-corrosion testing
• Meets ANSI, DIN & BS torque specifications concern when isolating, maintaining energy source. to ensure optimum performance even after
• 72 Teeth ratcheting box head and locking out machines. Do you a 168 hour salt-water test. Different versions
haMMErS • Fully hardened all metal construction have any special tips? Step 2: Notification. Inform operators are available in standard colour-coding to
• Engineer's ball pein hammers to BS876 at • Manufacture from Chrome Vanadium
very affordable prices
and supervisors who may be affected by correspond with different hazards and they
• Black powder coated head with polished faces A. If any of your co-workers are not familiar isolating the machinery and inform them are also available as either keyed-separately
• Polished ash or hickory handles with reading local language, the visual of the work being undertaken. or keyed-alike sets.
nature of any lockout device becomes
imperative. A tag with a warning sign is Step 3: Shutdown. Turn off the equipment
easy to distinguish in any language and will or machine.
flag up that a machine has been locked-out
well before any padlock can be spotted or Step 4: Lock Off. Lock-off all energy
problem occurs. sources using the appropriate Brady lockout
devices. Apply the lock so no one can turn
Q. How do I draw up an efficient the switch or valve while the work is being
LOTO programme? undertaken. Warn against accidental use by
attaching lockout warning tags.
A. This is quite topical at the moment with 425-0041 Plastic lockout station, 10lock 48 x 30cm
251-520 4oz ash seasonal shutdowns. If you don’t already Step 5: Test. Test all machine controls, 425-0063 Plastic lockout station, 4lock 20 x 30cm
251-564 8oz hickory 487-163 Metric have a plan in place, the first step is to valves and electrical circuits to ensure 712-624 HD steel ball valve lockout, 32-70mm
251-570 2lb hickory 487-202 Imperial develop a written programme specifically energy is completely isolated. 712-618 HD steel ball valve lockout, 6-25mm
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14. hEalth & SafEty at work kiMbErly clark
the health and safety of our employees hEaVy Duty hanD
whilst at work is an ongoing concern clEaning wiPES
for all responsible employers. • A dermatologically tested, heavy duty,
textured hand wipe for tough contaminants wyPall* X60 clothS MultiboX rEVolutionary wyPall* l wiPErS
such as oil, grease, inks, sealants and • WYPALL* X60 Cloths - Versatile and durable for precision wiping.Make light with airflEX* fabric
adhesives. Contains a bactercide which
The RS website contains thousands of products to support your ever of your wiping tasks. These conformable and flexible re-usable cloths are ideal • Whether you’re preparing work surfaces, cleaning equipment or
scientific laboratory tests have proven to when precision and absorbency are required. Recommended for dealing with
increasing requirement for head, hand, eye, foot, ear and respiratory be effective against Weil's Disease germs
wiping your hands, these wipers are guaranteed to clean up.
difficult corners or surfaces. Specially developed for
protection and protective clothing. We also want to keep our entire (Leptospira Interrogans). • Made of AIRFLEX* Highly Absorbent Fabric these wipers are over 2
light industrial tasks.
times more absorbent than traditional paper wipers. They also have
manufacturing plant and office environments safe, so RS have a • Suitable for use with water and solvents, for incredible wet strength so you need less to clean up more
wide range of products to support your site maintenance too. Check cleaning off adhesive or removing oil and debris
• Fewer wipers are needed, so
online for the full offer and up-to-date prices. there’s less wastage, which makes
for better cost in use. This is
good news for any budget holder.
EMErgEncy EXit Sign With the WYPALL* L30 BRAG*
Box, we’ve got the “wiper when
• A very slim exit sign making it suitable for a wide range of applications
you need it - where you need
• Long life LEDs with a rated life of 90,000 hours
it” ideal for bench and portable
,
• Edge lit panel for even illumination dispensing.
325-2046 100 wipes
Montana StEEl toE wEltED boot 468-3643 WYPALL* L30 BRAG* Box
• Steel toe Goodyear welted boot 495-1716 WYPALL* L20 Wipers Large Roll
• With steel midsole
• Black waxy full grain leather upper
• Dual lacing system
wyPall* clEaning wiPES
• Padded tongue and collar • Ideal for manufacturing, engineering, maintenance, transport and service industries
570-398 • Heat resistant rubber outsole (HRO) 632-5125 • Removes stubborn grease and grime in one easy step - no need for gels, rags,
to 300 °C soap or water
• Portable cleaning - hands, tools and machinery can be cleaned anywhere, anytime
yEllow rEflEctiVE waiStcoat klEEnguarD* a25 liQuiD anD • Specially designed fabric and advanced formulation - cleans quickly, effectively and
• HiVis Tex Silver Retro Reflective tape ParticlE ProtEction coVErall economically
• Effective moisturising system - a formulation of
• Velcro front fastening Experience superior freedom of movement with our
natural and essential moisturising ingredients
• 100% Polyester innovative KLEENGUARD* A25 Coveralls. helps reduce skin dryness and maintains
• Standards: EN471 class 2 hands in optimal condition
Increased wearer comfort:
462-350 UK 6, EUR 40 • The combination of the lotion with the
• Grey stretchable film laminate is strategically placed to specially designed fabric ensures that
462-685 UK 7 EUR 41
,
provide greater freedom of movement hands are left feeling clean and cared for
462-697 UK 8, EUR 42
• Innovative design for additional wearer comfort • Controlled dispensing - cost effective, single
462-691 UK 9, EUR 43
• Breathable white SMS fabric reduces the risk wiper dispensing reduces wastage
462-681 UK 10, EUR 44 of heat stress
657-1586 UK 11, EUR 46 Protection level:
462-704 UK 12, EUR 47 • General purpose coverall suitable for
462-714 UK 13, EUR 48 handling liquids, powders, general
527-2856 S-M manufacturing and maintenance
527-2878 L-XL
470-9133
• Both white SMS and grey stretchable film
527-2884 XXL-XXX L
DiSPoSablE latEX gloVES laminate fabrics ensure resistance to 99%
of particulates larger than 1 micron (I.O.M.
• Combines dexterity and comfort with strength to protect against paint, ink, glue, Aloxite test) and water based liquids wyPall* X80 clothS PoP-uP boX,
firSt aiD for thE workPlacE resin, detergent adn other substances which can harm the skin.
Superior design: 80 ShEEtS
• 100% natural latex
• Silicone free • Fast, high absorbency coupled with great tear resistance strength
• The comprehensive range includes standard first aid, eyewash and burns plus a • Fits left or right hand
large selection of kits ideal for employees working away from the workplace. • Triple stitched internal seams protect against make WYPALL* X80 Cloths the high performers of the range.
• Economical and convenient dispenser pack tearing Strong enough for the roughest surfaces
• Textured fingertips without falling apart.
• 100 per box • Ideal for wiping away grease, oil and cleaning-
up heavier soiling.
• Can be used with water or solvents - just
rinse out and re-use. They are available in a
481-575 Mezzo First Aid 10 person choice of very practical dispensing systems
481-733 Mezzo First Aid 20 person with both roll and sheet formats to meet your
workplace requirements.
481-614 First Aid refill 10 person
481-838 Mezzo Eyewash
481-800 Eyewash 500ml 484-215 Medium 669-3914 Medium
481-563 Waterproof plasters 484-225 Medium, powder free 669-3920 XX Large
481-901 Fabric plasters 712-567 Large 669-3923 Large
481-541 Blue Detectable plasters 323-9863 Large, powder free 669-3926 X Large 439-1962
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