A lighting switchboard is an electrical switchboard designed to control lighting circuits. Electrical lighting switchboards of the SO type provide (usually automated) power supply and control of street lighting via a direct measuring system. The solutions created differ in terms of equipment, design and functions. Find out what applications lighting switchboards have in electrical circuits.
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Is it worth investing in separate distribution boards for lighting?
Separate lighting switchboards are chosen by entities that, due to the specific nature of their business, require automatic control of lighting circuits (switching on and off). Such a switchboard is usually part of an extensive energy system. Control can be based on, for example, a time programmer, time programs and a twilight relay. A free-standing switchboard for lighting control, prepared on the basis of an individual project and proprietary solutions, is used by, among others, PKP Polskie Linie Kolejowe SA
In single-family houses and in apartments in multi-family buildings, there are residential switchboards (distribution boards). The residential switchboard is the central point of the electrical installation of a given house/premise, providing power to the receiving circuits. On the other hand, the administrative switchboard is responsible for powering and securing the lighting circuits in the common areas of the multi-family building. It is often a single set with the main switchboard.
Why are lighting switchboards used?
Electrical switchboards are used to distribute electrical energy in various types of facilities. Electrical switchboards contain various devices, such as fuses, differential circuit breakers, surge arresters, switches, contactors, relays, controllers or measuring devices for outgoing circuits - depending on the functions they are to perform in the facilities.
In addition to distributing and distributing electrical energy, switchboards provide ongoing regulation of installation parameters and manage the operation of various devices. They also protect electrical installations and devices connected to them from damage, and users from electric shock, thanks to safety devices. Lighting switchboards are used to control and distribute electrical energy for public and commercial lighting.
Depending on the implemented solutions, the output circuits can be controlled by a controller, from the operator panel, by a superior controller, from a remote diagnostic station, etc. The lighting switchboard can additionally perform diagnostics of individual circuits and internal modules.
In what installations and places are lighting distribution boards suitable?
Lighting switchboards of the SO type are suitable for street/road lighting installations, providing power supply and control of lighting circuits via a direct measuring system. They are used in cable networks and overhead lines. There are versions installed on the foundation and overhead variants, i.e. suspended on poles, to choose from. The number of lighting circuits and the equipment of the switchboard depend on the specifics of the specific application. Thanks to the housing with an increased tightness class (protection degree of at least IP44), the lighting switchboard can be safely installed outside buildings.
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