ABB's Ultra-Fast Earthing Switch (UFES) provides active arc flash protection for medium and low-voltage switchgear by creating a controlled 3-phase short-circuit to earth, extinguishing arcs in less than 4 ms. The system uses electronic tripping units and primary switching elements (PSEs) to significantly reduce incident energy and damage, enhancing safety and reducing downtime compared to passive systems. For the full technical documentation, visit ABB Library UFES™ – Ultra-Fast Earthing Switch - ABB
after detection. This is approximately 20 times faster than standard protection devices. Key Features and Operation Active Arc Quenching
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