Arc Flash PPE Selector (IEEE 1584-2018)

System Voltage (V)

Bolted Fault Current (kA)

Working Distance (in)

Electrode Configuration

Arc Duration (cycles)

Gap Between Conductors (mm)

Incident Energy1.55 cal/cm²

Arcing Current8.11 kA

Arc Flash Boundary21.0 in

PPE CategoryCategory 1

Category 1: Arc-rated FR shirt and pants (min 4 cal/cm²), hard hat, safety glasses, hearing protection, leather gloves

ARC FLASH HAZARD
Incident Energy: 1.6 cal/cm² at 18"
Arc Flash Boundary: 21"
PPE 1
Voltage: 480V
Fault Current: 25 kA