short circuit current ratings

4 Steps to calculate short circuit current ratings in industrial control panels

short circuit current ratings

Frank Basciano
Global Product Manager

This is an update of a 2020 article written by Marcelo E. Valdes, PE, IEEE Fellow Applications Eng. Manager
ABB Electrification Business

Short 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.

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Darryl Moser
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short circuit current ratings

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

Marcel E. Valdes, PE, IEEE Fellow
Applications Engineering Manager

ABB Electrification Business

Short-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.

Read more