PROBLEM STATEMENT

PROBLEM STATEMENT

Earth Leakage Circuit Breaker (ELCB) is one type of electrical equipment that used as a protection device. The main purpose of this type of equipment is to cut off the power when the problem occurred. The main problem is, if the error occurred and there is no human that can switch on back the device due to many reasons. The device used is mechanical switch that must be activated manually, after ELCB is being tripped it will stay off until the user push it back to the ON condition although the problem that occurred is temporary fault and occurred in one millisecond. So, it not works as automatic device that can operate automatically.

The worst case scenario, power interruptions can cause the trouble for the residential system or damage to the house equipment. Loss of power to loads for example lightning may have serious outcome, resulting in loss of properties and human lives. The backup power supply is essential in providing the necessary power in the event of normal supply failure in the building concerned. Under such circumstances, an interruptible power supply is important.

Automatic Earth Leakage Circuit Breaker (Auto-ELCB) is the solution for the temporary trip and the temporary trip is the most factors for the trip in Malaysia. Lighting is the common factor. So when the circuit breaker automatic turn on after the temporary fault, the power will continue supply into the house and the owner do not have to worry about their house.

Alarm system also can continue active to guide the house and prevent from the thief while owner are not at home. Owner can check their house from far by only using smart phone from the security camera in their house.