Ground Fault Receptacles feature self-testing design.
Press Release Summary:
CIRCUITPRO(TM) Devices continually test themselves every 60 sec to verify that they are fully operational, while still providing ground fault protection. Units quickly notify user if ground fault protection has been compromised or if ground fault condition exists. Status of ground fault is indicated through red and green LED on face of device. Available in commercial grade, hospital grade, and blank face models, receptacles include 10,000 A short circuit rating.
Original Press Release:
Bryant Introduces Self-Testing Ground Fault Receptacles
CIRCUITPRO(TM) Devices Automatically Notify Users of Ground Fault Problems
MILFORD, Conn., Dec. 6, 2005 - Bryant announces the CIRCUITPRO(TM) series of automated, self-testing ground fault receptacles. The devices continually test themselves every 60 seconds to verify that they are fully operational, while still providing proper ground fault protection. In addition, the CIRCUITPRO(TM) units quickly notify the user if ground fault protection has been compromised or if a ground fault condition exists.
Standard ground fault receptacles call for the user to manually test and reset the receptacle once per month for the life of the device. Bryant's new CIRCUITPRO(TM) technology automates this process and removes the need for manual testing.
Status of the Bryant self-test ground fault is indicated through a red and green LED on the face of the device. A solid red LED light signals a ground fault condition, while a flashing red light signals a loss of ground fault protection. The flashing red LED cannot be reset and will continue to flash until the device is replaced. The green LED functions as a power indicator and will remain on as long as there is power to the receptacle.
Available in commercial grade, hospital grade and blank face, standard features of the Bryant CIRCUITPRO(TM) self-testing ground fault receptacles include a 10,000 Amp short circuit rating and full compliance with UL943 changes scheduled to take effect July 1, 2006.
For more information on Bryant's innovative self-testing ground fault receptacles, visit Bryant Electric online at www.bryant-electric.com and request publication BPB102, or call Bryant Customer Service at 800-323-2792.
