Distribution board
Türkçe: Elektrik panosu
An enclosed unit that distributes incoming energy to circuits through protective devices.
// EXPLANATION
A board contains a main switch, residual-current devices, breakers, instruments and busbars. Correct sizing, heat dissipation, short-circuit withstand and clear labelling are important for safety.
// ALSO KNOWN AS
distribution boardswitchboardpanel boardelectrical panel
// RELATED TERMS
Low voltageThe voltage class up to 1000 V AC used in homes, offices and small businesses (230/400 V in Turkey).
Circuit breakerA switching device that can make and break normal load current and short-circuit current, opening the circuit on command from a protection relay during a fault.
Residual-current deviceA safety device that watches the difference between line and neutral currents and opens the circuit within a fraction of a second when that difference exceeds a threshold.
