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Protection selectivity — breaker coordination | GorkyCAD Pro

Selectivity coordinates breakers so a fault trips only the affected line, not the whole building. GorkyCAD Pro checks it automatically.

Panel with circuit breakers and RCDs
Panel with circuit breakers and RCDs
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What is selectivity

A fault in one socket should trip only that group breaker, not the main breaker. Otherwise one socket cuts power to the whole house.

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Types of selectivity

Current selectivity — the rating difference between main and group breakers. Time selectivity — a trip delay on the upstream breaker. GorkyCAD Pro checks both.

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Automatic check

When assembling the panel, GorkyCAD Pro compares the main breaker with group breakers and highlights pairs where selectivity is violated — with a fix suggestion.

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Why it matters

Without selectivity a single faulty socket can cut power to the whole building. Selectivity is reliability and safety of power supply.

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FAQ

What is checked?

Main breaker coordination with group breakers.

Which types?

Current and time selectivity.

Are there recommendations?

Yes, GorkyCAD Pro suggests how to fix a violation.

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