How PowerSafe Electrical Outlets Work

The PowerSafe Power-Off Paradigm

The PowerSafe^TM Electrical Outlet provides electrical safety for the consumer and industrial user through the application of internal electronic circuitry and sensors that detect faults and take the appropriate protective action.  Unlike a conventional receptacle, if a device is not plugged into the receptacle, there is no power supplied to the female connectors on the face of the receptacle.

The control unit in a PowerSafe Electrical Outlet continuously monitors the receptacle status.  When an appliance or tool is plugged in and calls for power, the PowerSafe Electrical Outlet illuminates a green indicator lamp and switches on the AC power.  Once the appliance is switched off, the PowerSafe Electrical Outlet interrupts the flow of electricity.  Both halves of the receptacle are monitored and controlled independently.  If one side is supplying power, and the other side is not energized, the Control Circuit monitors its status independently.

Before turning power on:

• Detects ground and neutral faults

• Detects short circuits

After turning power on:

• Detects overheated wire connections

• Detects ground faults per UL943

• Illuminates green LED

When there’s a problem:

• Sounds alarm and blink red LED

• Automatically resets only after verifying fault is gone (reset from overheated connection occurs only after electrician turns off AC supply and tightens connections)

• Turns off power to devices plugged into the receptacle

PowerSafe Outlet Shock Protection

• Patented Power-off Shock Protection
• Child-safe
• Tamper-proof
• Installs Like Conventional Outlets
• Can Provide GFCI Protection

PowerSafe Outlet Thermal Protection

• Loose wires can cause fires
• PowerSafe outlet detects the heat from a loose wire or damaged plugs before it can cause a fire and turns off the power