What is LCDI?

[George Stolz]

What is this?

Leakage Current Detection and Interruption (LCDI) Protection. A device provided in a power supply cord or cord set that senses leakage current flowing between or from the cord conductors and interrupts the circuit at a predetermined level of leakage current.

 

[tshea]

It is the "GFI looking" device on hair dryers, blowers, etc.

 

[George Stolz]

I mean, what are it's functional characteristics? Does it trip at 30mA leakage, etc.

 

[bdarnell]

Take a look at this doc, George:

http://www.fireshield.com/04_0301TechNotes.pdf

 

[George Stolz]

That is excellent! Thanks, Brad!