Maximum Zs Values
Description
The max Zs values for Over-current Protective Devices (OPD) and Residual Current Devices (RCDs) are laid out in BS 7671. The max zs values for Moulded Case Circuit Breakers (MCCB) and Air Circuit Breakers (ACB) differ between manufactures and again between specific part numbers. We have sourced as many of the MCCB and ACB max zs tables as we can and included them within our Max Zs Values mobile app.
Trying to locate the correct maximum Zs value for a specific protective device can be very time consuming, sometimes you may find yourself needing the Zs value for a specific device and can't find it or don't have the Zs table to hand, introducing the Max Zs Values app, all your Zs values in one place.
Download Max Zs Values for iOS or Max Zs Values for Android.
Maximum Zs tables and Zs calculator right at your fingertips!
Max Zs App Features
- Common Devices Zs Calculator
- RCD’s and RCBO’s
- RCD’s in TT Earthing Systems
- MCCB’s and ACB’s
- Fuses (Cartridge and Wire)
- MCCB’s Settings Symbols
- 100% Zs Values
- 80% Zs Values
- 0.2, 0.4 and 5s
- Max Disconnection Times
- DSO Ze Values
- Uo 55v & 63.5v Zs Values
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60947-2 Zs Tables
MCCB EARTH FAULT LOOP IMPEDANCE
This Max Zs Values app contains many manufacture BS EN 60947-2 MCCB Zs tables, select 60947-2 MCCB Devices option to see the full list of manufactures, select a manufacture to view the MCCB Zs tables.
Max Zs Values Menu:
- Common BS EN Devices
- 60947-2 MCCB Devices
- MCCB Setting (symbol meanings)
- DNO / DSO Ze Values
- Uo 55v and 63.5v Zs Values (110v single phase and three phase)
- Zs – Ze = R1+R2 Calculator
- Maximum Disconnection Times
Circuit Breaker Max Zs Values
FUSES | MCB’S | RCBO’S
Under the Common BS EN Devices menu item you can scroll through a comprehensive list of all common BS and BS EN fuses, MCB’s and RCBO’s.
Protective Device Acronyms
- MCB = Miniature Circuit Breaker
- MCCB = Moulded Case Circuit Breaker
- ACB = Air Circuit Breaker
- AFDD = Arc Fault Detection Device
- ELCB = Earth Leakage Circuit Breaker (obsolete)
- RCD = Residual Current Device
- RCBO = Residual current operated Circuit Breaker with Over-current protection
Once you have selected a protective device use the Rating column to select your device rating and hit the “Get Results” button to calculate the maximum permitted Zs value for your selected protective device and rating combination.
- 100% Zs Values
- 80% Zs Values
- 0.2s & 0.4s
- 5s
Max Ze Values
EXTERNAL ZE | DNO MAX ZE VALUES
The maximum permitted Ze depends on the earthing system type, be that TN-C-S, TN-S, TN-C, TT or IT earthing systems.
DSO = Distribution System Operator (previously known as DNO).
DNO = Distribution Network Operator (previously known as REC).
REC = Regional Electric Company.
Zs in TT Earthing Systems
RCD MAX ZS FOR TT EARTHING SYSTEMS
Satisfying the maximum permitted earth fault loop impedance values in a TT earthing system may not be possible due the the higher Ze readings in a TT system. BS 7671 table 41.5 offers alternative maximum permitted Zs values for TT earthing systems, other regulations may also apply.
RCD OPERATING CURRENT
- 30 mA
- 100 mA
- 300 mA
- 500 mA
NOMINAL VOLTAGE
- 50V > 120V
- 121V > 230V
- 231V > 400V
- 400V and over
Demo video may show an older version of the app
Max Zs Values
Available on iOS and Android
- MCCB’s & ACB’s
- Fuses (Wire and Cartridge)
- MCB’s & Circuit Breakers
- RCD’s & RCBO’s
