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[1]        What is the duty of a switchboard?

The duty of a switchboard is to distribute the generated electricity to where it is required.

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[1]        What are the types of switch boards available?

Switch boards may be open type in which all essential switch gear is exposed on the front of the Panel, or ‘dead front’ type in which all the live parts are concealed behind sheet steel panels. Only the operating handles and instruments appear on the front. While dc switch boards may Employ open type panels (of voltage less than 55v),’dead front’ type is mandatory for voltages More than 55v and on ac system.