December 13, 2022
Ericson Launches Upgraded GFCI Solutions: Ensuring Worker Safety
Written by: Brian Earl
We are proud to announce upgraded versions of our extremely capable GFCI Solutions. Ericson the consummate innovator, invented and patented the first inline GFCI over 35 years ago after leading the industry with Ground Continuity Monitors, the forerunner of the GFCI. These devices make portable power connections infinitely safer, ensuring worker safety from electrical shock.
Ericson GFCI Solutions all exceed of the Latest North American requirements (UL, CSA and NOM) for Self-Testing Technology along with Open Neutral Protection - critical to portable power applications. The series includes:
XG2 Series – The most expansive line of GFCI Solutions in the Industry:
- Meets and exceeds the latest industry UL, CSA and NOM Requirements for self-testing GFCI circuitry (UL943) and Open Neutral Protection (UL1640)
- XG2’s Nema 4X and IP67 Modules offer Industry Exclusive Watertight construction
- Offered in Automatic and Manual Reset Options across the entire line
- Rugged Non-Metallic Enclosure rests abusive worksite environments, oils and chemicals
- Available in 15 & 20-Amp Straight Blade, Tri-Tap and Locking Configurations
- Designed for Indoor applications with nonmetallic boxes and duplex receptacles along with a rugged designed Indoor Tri-Plex Industrial Strip (7000 series)
- Available for Outdoor applications with weatherproof nonmetallic boxes and covers
- Available for Watertight applications with Perma-Tite, industrial grade watertight straight blade and locking plugs and connectors, an Industry Exclusive
- Offered in a variety of industry standard Hazardous Location Plugs with NEMA rated connectors
- Construct your own GFCI Cordset by specifying the Environmentally rated plug, ampere rating, reset option, secondary cord length and connector, or OEM prepared secondary conductors
G200 Series Industry Exclusive 15-30A – 240V Manual Reset GFCI Module and Cord Assemblies:
- cULus Rated 15-30A, 240V Inline GFCI Module
- Meets and exceeds the latest UL and CSA Requirements for self-testing GFCI’s (UL943-5th Edition) and Open Neutral Protection (UL1640)
- Available module only or assembled cords #12 or 10/3 cord and attached wiring devices
- Available with 15-30A, Industrial Grade Indoor and Watertight Locking Plugs and Connectors
7000 Series Industrial Triplex Power Strip with Industry Leading XG2 GFCI Protection:
- Meets and exceeds the latest UL and CSA Requirements for self-testing GFCI’s (UL943-5th Edition) and Open Neutral Protection (UL1640)
- XG2’s Nema 4X and IP67 Modules offer Industry Exclusive Watertight construction.
- Offered in Automatic and Manual Reset Options across the entire line
- Exceeds stringent cULus listings for power taps
- Tri-Plex Strip is constructed of crush resistant, oil and chemical resistant TPE.
- Available in several power options – 15-20A straight and locking configurations from 125-277V
- 7000 Power Strips are available with and without 25’ or 50’ industrial SOW cord attached
- This platform offers several custom configurations to power or adapt power configurations
- Secure cord clamp strain relief supports wire mesh I-Grip strain relief for indoor applications
1075 Series of Panel Mounted GFCI Modules:
- Industry Exclusive, 120V, 20-Amp Rated Panel Mounted GFCI Module
- Meets and exceeds stringent industry UL, CSA and NOM Requirements for the latest Self-Testing GFCI (UL943-5th Edition) and Open Neutral Requirements (UL1640) requirements
- Face and buttons are sealed to stringent NEMA 4x watertight requirements
- Offered in Automatic and Manual Reset Options
- Constructed of shatter resistant, oil and chemical resistant polycarbonate
1060 & 1070 Series Multiple Outlet, Weather Resistant and Watertight Portable GFCIs:
- Meets and exceeds stringent industry UL, CSA and NOM Requirements for the latest Self-Testing GFCI (UL943-5th Edition) and Open Neutral Requirements (UL1640) requirements
- Available in Weather Resistant 1060 series with double duplex receptacles and Watertight 1070 series with single straight and locking receptacles
- Offered in Automatic and Manual Reset Options.
- Constructed of crush resistant, oil and chemical resistant polycarbonate
Factory Assembled Custom Configurations:
- Design your own GFCI modules with factory assembled options for primary and secondary connections across a wide range of 15-20-Amp, 120-Volt and 15-30-Amp, 240-Volt platforms
- Using the simple modification chart, you can craft your own GFCI Solution
Brian Earl
Hailing from Minnesota originally, Brian began his secondary education at the University of Minnesota with his undergraduate work and his MBA in Management at University of Michigan, focusing on strategic marketing and market planning. He has an extensive background in developing and leading a variety of marketing,...
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