TRASA3 Knowledge Base

Electrical Component Parameter Reference

An open technical reference for electrical component types, their applications, and selection parameters.

This material is also available in PL and RU.

Device description

Phase Barrier

Insulating barrier between adjacent phase terminals or poles to increase electrical separation and reduce flashover risk.

A phase barrier physically separates neighbouring live parts belonging to different phases.

It increases creepage distance and clearance between poles, especially around power terminals and cable lugs.

Its use may be required at certain voltage levels, with large cable terminations or under specific installation conditions.

Selection criteria include device series, pole count, mounting position, terminal geometry and the insulation distances required by the manufacturer.

Components in this subcategory

Phase barriers for power breakers, contactors and other multipole devices.

Available parameters

Phase Barrier

35 parameters
General3
Product Series

Commercial or technical designation of a manufacturer's product family sharing a common design and compatible characteristics.

Application

Range of tasks and systems for which the manufacturer recommends the component.

Intended Use

Primary function of the device and its intended use as defined by its design and the manufacturer's documentation.

Dimensions5
Widthmm

External horizontal dimension of the product between its outermost lateral points.

Thicknessmm

Dimension of a material, part, or product between two opposite surfaces, measured in the thickness direction.

Heightmm

External vertical dimension of the product from its lowest to its highest point.

Depthmm

External distance between the foremost and rearmost surfaces of the product.

Net Weightkg

Mass of the product itself, excluding transport packaging, additional accessories, and external equipment.

Materials and Finish4
Material

Primary material from which the product is manufactured.

Insulation Material

Primary electrical insulation material applied to or integrated with the conductive part of the product.

Color

Primary visually perceived colour of the product's external surface.

Surface Finish

Type of final surface finish of the product determining its appearance and service properties.

Mounting and Installation4
Mounting Type

Installation arrangement permitted by the product design, such as wall-mounted, flush-mounted, floor-mounted, or another specified mounting type.

Mounting Method

Method used to mechanically secure the product to a support, surface, or load-bearing structure.

Orientation

Permissible spatial orientation of the component during installation and operation.

Mounting Position on Device

Position of the accessory relative to the host switching or protective device, independent of the general installation orientation.

Electrical Parameters5
Rated Insulation VoltageV

Voltage with reference to which the product's insulation clearances and dielectric properties are specified.

Rated Impulse Withstand VoltagekV

Peak value of an impulse voltage of specified waveform that the product insulation must withstand without breakdown.

Dielectric Test VoltageV

Test voltage applied to verify the dielectric strength of the product insulation.

Minimum Electrical Clearancemm

Minimum manufacturer-declared clearance through air between conductive parts at different electrical potentials.

Minimum Creepage Distancemm

Minimum manufacturer-declared creepage distance along an insulating surface between conductive parts at different electrical potentials.

Protection and Safety4
IP Rating

Degree of enclosure protection against access to hazardous parts and ingress of solid objects and water, designated by the IP code.

Electrically Insulating Material

Indicates whether the product's primary material has electrical insulating properties and is intended to electrically separate conductive parts.

Flame-Retardant Material

Indicates whether the product material has properties that reduce its ability to ignite and propagate flame.

Flammability Class

Classification of a material according to its ability to ignite, sustain combustion, and cease burning under a specified test.

Environmental Conditions4
Minimum Operating Temperature°C

Minimum ambient temperature at which normal operation of the product is permitted.

Maximum Operating Temperature°C

Maximum ambient temperature at which normal operation of the product is permitted.

Minimum Storage Temperature°C

Minimum ambient temperature permitted during storage of the product while not in operation.

Maximum Storage Temperature°C

Maximum ambient temperature permitted during storage of the product while not in operation.

Special Features3
Protective Barrier Present

Indicates whether an internal or external protective barrier is provided to restrict access to hazardous parts.

Insulating Barriers Present

Indicates the presence of insulating barriers separating live parts, circuits, or functional zones.

Phase Barriers Present

Indicates the presence of barriers between live parts of different phases to increase electrical separation.

Standards and Compliance3
CE Marked

Indicates whether the CE marking is applied to the product where applicable.

RoHS Compliant

Indicates whether product compliance with applicable RoHS restrictions on hazardous substances has been declared.

REACH Compliant

Indicates whether the manufacturer declares compliance of the product with applicable REACH Regulation requirements.