What is Earth Leakage?

Definition

A small unwanted current flowing from live conductors to earth through insulation degradation or EMC filter capacitors. Earth leakage must be managed carefully in VFD installations to prevent nuisance trips of protective devices.

Related Terms

GFCI

Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter — a protective device that detects current leak...

EMC Filter

An electromagnetic compatibility filter that reduces electrical noise emissions ...

Leakage Current

Unwanted current flowing through insulation or parasitic paths to ground in elec...

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