In regard to electrical distribution, is E-PLEX® as safe and as robust as traditional methods?
E-PLEX® ability to distribute and switch DC and AC power is a key component to its overall functionality. DC distribution modules incorporate several levels of safety and security functionality. Over-current protection is provided via MOSFET-based technology that can be programmed to provide precise protection. Short-circuit protection is also incorporated and manual overrides allow DC loads to be switched even if a full system failure occurs, ensuring “limp home” capability. Patent-pending, board-level circuit interrupters unique to the E-PLEX® product line have been designed and deployed to add supplemental fail-safe protection. For AC distribution and switching over-current protection and short-circuit protection is provided by Airpax® hydraulic-magnetic circuit breakers. The E-PLEX® Distribution Module for AC (DMAC) is a hybrid offering the advantages of “networked” power distribution and remote switching with the traditional electro-mechanical protection historically supplied via
