Residual-current device

{
  "id": "MLC-T-IND-004798",
  "term": "Residual-current device",
  "field": "Industrial and trades",
  "definition": "An electrical safety device that quickly disconnects a circuit when it detects an imbalance between the live and neutral currents, indicating a leakage current to earth. This imbalance suggests a fault that could cause electric shock or fire. Residual-current devices are rated by their tripping current, with common values being 10mA or 30mA for personal protection.",
  "synonyms": [
    "RCD",
    "RCCB",
    "residual-current circuit breaker",
    "GFCI",
    "ground fault circuit interrupter",
    "GFI",
    "ground fault interrupter",
    "ALCI",
    "appliance leakage current interrupter"
  ],
  "subject": "Industrial supplies, equipment, and components",
  "translations": {
    "de": "Fehlerstromschutzschalter",
    "es": "dispositivo de corriente residual",
    "fr": "dispositif différentiel à courant résiduel"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/residual-current-device/"
}