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Short Circuit

(EPTIS ID 1198066 / Certificate of Accreditation nº AP-2654)


Inscriptions

Inscription

Click on the link below and download your Application Form:

Application Form - Short Circuit.xlsx 89.0KB

Please fill in all fields correctly, and revise if necessary.


Send the completed form to contato@qualabor.com.br

The E-mail Subject MUST contain the name of the PTP + Company name (Example: Short Cicruit- Company)

After sending, wait for contact from our company by email.
*If more than one company is participating, each of them will have to have an individual application.

If you still have any difficulty, contact us, and we will help you in the best way and ensure that your registration is successful!


Email: contato@qualabor.com.br

Phone/WhatsApp: +55 (41) 99799-2928

About the PT

Description


The Short Circuit Proficiency Testing Program (PTP) is applicable to laboratories that perform short-circuit tests on protective devices, such as circuit breakers and fuses, as well as other electrical equipment that undergo performance testing under short-circuit conditions.


The test item will consist of a mechanical structure that will contain a silver filament that will be melted during the test. Participants must subject the test item to a short circuit test according to the parameters below:         


Parameter Description

Test Circuit Characteristics
Tension230[V] ±5%
Presumed current5000 [A] +5 -0%
Frequency50 [Hz] ±5% ou 60 [Hz] ±5%
Firing angle
45[º] ±5%
Power factor
0,65 até 0,70 (inductive)

Objective


The main objective of the proficiency testing program is to assess the laboratories' capability in performing this test, ensuring the reliability and consistency of the results. Participation allows for the identification of possible deviations, validation of methodologies, improvement of processes, and demonstration of compliance with technical and regulatory requirements. Eligible to participate are accredited laboratories, those in the accreditation process, or those seeking to evaluate their performance in this test.


Evaluation Method


In this program, the following model will be used: Z'-Score.


Reason: Primarily used in proficiency testing for assays and sampling when there is no accredited and widely recognized assigned value. In this case, the assigned value is determined by the consensus of the participating accredited laboratories. It is preferred over the Z-Score whenever possible and is mandatory when the uncertainty of the assigned value exceeds 1/3 of the round’s robust standard deviation.


Premise: Based on ISO 13528 guidelines.


Commitment Term


Qualabor’s activities as a proficiency testing provider are carried out with impartiality, and are structured and managed to ensure this characteristic. Qualabor guarantees that the identity of the participants in each program is kept confidential and is only known to those directly involved in its operation. It will only be made public if the participant waives confidentiality. Qualabor also ensures that all information provided by participants will be treated as confidential.


Furthermore, Qualabor guarantees that no commercial, financial, or other pressures will compromise the provider's impartiality. This is ensured through the “Acknowledgment and Agreement Term” signed by Qualabor personnel who are involved in activities that affect the quality of the proficiency testing program.

Schedule and Investment

Schedule

 

Action

Description

2026*

Inscriptions

Registrations should be made through the Inscription Form at the tab “Inscriptions”

Available

PT’s confirmation

If the participants minimum number is met, the PT is confirmed

July

Samples’ sending/Tests

The PT’s samples will be send to the participants in a sequential or simultaneous manner in accordance with the PT

September to November

Final Report

Final report

December

*This schedule can be modified before the round confirmation for Qualabor, client or regulatory bodies’ necessity.


Investment

  • Investment*: USD 2,640.00 or EUR 2,290.00 per registration.
  • Payment Method: by bank transfer.

    For more information:
    Email: contato@qualabor.com.br

    Phone/WhatsApp: +55 (41) 99799-2928

    Recognition/Accreditation

    Accreditation

     

    Qualabor is accredited as a provider of proficiency testing (Certificate Number: AP-2654, ANSI National Accreditation Board - USA) under the ISO/IEC 17043 standard for this program.


    Reference Standards


    Qualabor's QMS is implemented and effectively maintained according ISO/IEC 17043.


    EPTIS


    EPTIS helps you find a suitable proficiency testing (PT) scheme for your laboratory (a PT scheme is a coherent series of single rounds). For a large number of schemes we have produced data sheets and collected them in the External link opens in new tab or windowEPTIS database. What is not included in the database is topical information on next PT rounds. When is the next round, and what is the matrix material this time? This information is too dynamic as to be included in the database. But you can find such details for a selection of schemes in our External link opens in new tab or windowPT calendar.

    At present, a listing on the database is only open to PT providers from countries that are covered by our so-called coordinators. They check the plausibility of the data sheet submissions and decide on their publication. They speak the language and are ideally familiar with local PT providers and cultural peculiarities. This helps to safeguard a reasonable level of database quality. There is no cost for PT providers who follow this basic mechanism.

     

    Source: External link opens in new tab or windowEPTIS

     

    Qualabor register every finished programs on EPTIS (European Proficiency Testing Information System) database, informing its technical characteristics to anyone who shows interest.


    To access the registration of this PTP, click on the link below:


    External link opens in new tab or windowhttps://www.eptis.bam.de/eptis/WebSearch/view/1198066

    Complaints and Appeals

    In case of complaints or appeals regarding any stage of Qualabor's Proficiency Testing Programs, the participant must follow the steps below:


    • Send the complaint or appeal to the email pep@qualabor.com.br.
    • Qualabor will notify the participant once the message is received.
    • Qualabor will assess the complaint/appeal and, if necessary, will implement corrections or corrective actions, communicating the outcome to the participant.
    • The participant can monitor the progress or request additional information at any time.
    • The participant may challenge the decision if they find it unsatisfactory.
    • If an accrediting or regulatory authority requires information related to the programs (such as participant lists or results), the data will be provided, and all affected participants will be notified in writing.

    (R10.SHC.2025.1) - V.21

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