4 Steps to calculate short circuit ratings in industrial control panels
This article has been updated March 2024, read the latest version here.
Daniel Lightsey
ABB Ability Smart Power
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Marcel E. Valdes, PE, IEEE Fellow
Applications Engineering Manager
ABB Electrification Business
Read moreShort-circuit current ratings (SCCR) are a critical specification when designing industrial control panels. Determining the appropriate SCCR actually requires no calculations. Instead, there is a simple, four-step process to follow.