Field Services - Ground Fault Testing

• Ground fault relay system services are part of the ECP Support Service Package designed to meet the present and future needs of your operations
• Proven expertise and dependability backed by more than 45 years of experience Testing, installation and repairs performed by expert, certified, factory trained testing technicians
• Use of the most sophisticated testing and service equipment available

Benefits of ECP Ground Fault Testing

• Ensures the accuracy of the primary circuits
• Ensures ground fault relay system is safe and operational
• Helps you meet all applicable requirements of the Nation Electrical Code
• Helps ensure proper equipment operation and electrical integrity of system
• Protects expensive switchboards in short circuit conditions
• Helps avoid costly unscheduled shutdowns and false tripping
• Reduces maintenance costs
• Results in Substantial Cost Savings
•  Increases Uptime, Facility and Equipment Utilization
• Helps Ensure Electrical Integrity of Systems
• Increases the Life of the Facility and the Equipment
• Helps Ensure Proper Facility and Equipment Operation
• Helps Avoid Costly Unscheduled Breakdowns and Downtime
• Reduces Maintenance Costs, Repair Costs and Staffing Requirements

Article 230-95 for switchboards rated 1000 amperes or more.

Article 230-95 (c), Performance Testing.  The ground fault protection system shall be performance tested when first installed on the site.  The test shall be conducted in accordance with instructions which shall be provided with the equipment.  A written record of this test shall be made and shall be available to the authority having jurisdiction.

Article 250-61 (b), Load-Side Equipment.  The neutral shall not be used for grounding purposes nor should load side neutrals be grounded in any way.  This could produce an erroneous signal in the ground fault sensing system, resulting in false tripping.