Chapter 1) 7XG3124 Installation Guide
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The RA30A and RA30B sensors may also be mixed to provide various coverage combinations, again
spacings of approximately 5 - 6 m should be observed to ensure adequate detection overlap.
10 - 12m
Figure 6: RA30 & RA30B Spacing
2.1.2
Sensor Placement
Sensors need to be mounted to provide full coverage of the switchgear cubicles to be protected.
Where the protected zone is larger than the sensor coverage then the use of multiple sensors is
required.
Precise positioning of the sensors is generally not required as the light caused by the arc is reflected from
the walls.
2.1.3
Sensor Mounting
The RA30 is suitable for flush panel mounting in a number of configurations, for further
information on mounting arrangements and mounting hardware refer to the RA30 Catalogue Sheet.