Visual
Dr audible
May be used in all
weather conditions
Can be bridged
across phases,
and js unaffected
Indication
unaffected by
temperature
Camplies with
VDE 0681
by nejghbauring
valtage fjelds
A Live Line Tester is essentially an operating rod with an indication device
which detects and shows whether voltage is present on the item to be
tested. Single phase contact, i. e. physical contact with the conductor to be
tested is a necessary part of the test procedure. The Voltage Detector will
then indicate whether parts of an installation are under operating voltage
or not All ARCUS Voltage testers comply with VDE 0681 part 4/10.86
and consequently all requirements of that specification are fully met as a
minimum. As there are approximately 30 requirements in the specification,
we list below some of the more important safety constructional features
of the ARCUSTON and ARCUSLIGHT.
Extension Piece
In contrast to VDE 0427/1.63,
ARCUS Live
Line Testers have an extension piece. This
overcomes the problem of interference frorn
neighbouring
voltage fields as weIl as the
influence
of stray voltages
and induced
voltages.
Conducting
Parts
The current limiting resistors in the extension
piece will not reduce its insulation
safety.
The Live Line Tester is safe to use when
bridging across phases,
both in the dry
conditions and in the case of Testers which
"may be used in damp or wet conditions"
under heavily precipitous
conditions.
The
Tester may rest across parts under voltage
for up to 1 minute.
Insulation Level
Each Live Line Tester is subjected to standard routine tests to ensure its complete
safety: Tests are made on leakage current
and voltage bridging safety levels. Each tester
is calibrated to the maximum operating
voltage Um. In the routine test the voltage Um
is raised by 20% so as to provide a suitable
safety factor.
Mechanical
Safety
Routine tests are made on the ability of each
tester to withstand
vibration
and impact
shock of the type that will be met under
normaloperating
conditions.
Voltage Threshold
Level
The Tester will only indicate nominal operating voltages. Since the Tester can only show
voltages from phase to earth, the indication
"Line Alive" is given within the range 0.15 x Un
and 0.4 x Un. For wide range testers the
threshold
level will be between 0.15xUn
of
the higher voltage and 0.4 x Un of the lower
voltage.
In order to comply with VDE 0681, a wide
range detector is limited to a maximum ratio
of 2 : 1 between the upper and lower voltage
levels. For example if a detector is supplied
for operation at 60 -110 KV, the threshold
point will be between > 16,5 KVand 24 KV
dependent on the test assembly when
measured to earth. It should be noted that
the Live Line Testers which are offered for
u. K. operating voltages of 11 -33 KV therefore have a wider ratio of 2 : 1 and would
not comply with VDE 0681 in this respect
only.
D. C. Valtages
The Live Line Testers
described
in this
pamphlet are not to be used tor D. C. voltages.
Stray Voltages
The term stray voltages
covers voltages
which are induced by capacitive or inductive
coupling.
Stray voltages are generally less
than 10% of the nominal voltage and will
consequently
not be indicated by the detector. Occasionally,
there will be situations
where the interference is from a much higher
voltage source, e. g. a 30 KV line can be
subjected to interference from a 380 KV line.
The voltage tester is not able to differentiate
between stray voltages and operating voltages in such cases.
Stray Fields
Since the detector is a single phase device,
it follows that voltage measurement
is always
made with reference to earth potential. Earlier
Live Line Testers were influenced
by the
effect of a distorted earth field, e. g. around
large corona screening rings or neighbouring
conductors
of the same potential. The danger
of false indication through this cause does
not exist with the ARCUS detectors, since
the signal detection equipment and indicator
housing are located weIl away from the test
probe and are outside the effect of stray
fields
which
can cause these
incorrect
indications.
Signal Clarity
The test electrode
of the ARCUSTON
is
visually located onto the item to be tested.
An audible
indication
is then given as to
whether the line is alive or not. All personne'
in a large area will be able to hear the noise
signal which will overcome
a substantial
background
noise. The optical indication of
the ARCUSLIGHT
is clearly shown from two
different
light sources. Operators
who are
colour blind can therefore still use this equipment while
observing
a change
in the
position of the light.
ta
aperate
Built-in selfchecking device
Wide range of
GonstruGtion
Indication
The two conditions
"Line Dead" and "Line
Alive" are indicated on the ARCUSTON
by
means of an intermittent tone which changes
to a continuous
note when the line is alive.
For the U. K. the normal sound indication
system which is chosen is "Line Alive" Noise Stops and "Line Dead" -continuous
note. With the ARCUSliGHT
the lamp will
change from green to red if the line is alive.
These methods of signalling provide a failsafe indication.
Self-Checking
Device
The self-checking
device ensures that the
batteries are fully charged and that all components
within the electronic
circuit
are
functioning
correctly. In the event of a fault
on the soldered connections
orcomponents,
this will be detected
by the self-checking
device and the normal "Circuit
Healthy"
signal will not be given. The capacity of the
usual batteries is checked as weIl. The functional capability
of impedances
which are
not in the electronic circuit must be checked
by independent
measurements
and tests.
These impedances are selected, so as to be
completely stable at the appropriate voltages
of the instrument.
The switching
of the
ARCUSTON detector by means of a rotating
ring, ensures that the safety check must be
completed before and after the live line test
is made.
In the case of the ARCUSLIGHT
the safety
check is carried out by pressing the push
button. If the light changes from green to
red when this button is pressed and back to
green again when the button is released,
then the ARCUSLIGHT
is ready for use.
Switching on the ARCUSTON by rotating the annular
ring switch.
Ease cf Handling
The use of light components
and multisectional closed operating rods enables the
tester to be easily handled on masts.
Routine Maintenance
Safety Tests
Each instrument
will be subjected
to a
different amount of wear and tear, storage
and transportation.
There is consequently
no
set schedule in VDE 0681 as to the frequency
of routine maintenance
and safety testing.
It is the responsibility
of the appropriate
engineer in the organisation
concerned
to
decide on the type and frequency
of the
tests to be undertaken.
We would suggest
that these tests should include the checking
of the threshold voltage level, the measurement of leakage current
and a thorough
inspection for mechanical damage. The high
voltage tester is an important
device both
for the safety of personnel
and for the installation. It must be treated with care and
respect. The Association
of German Electrical Power Companies (DKE) will prepare a
guideline
for routine
safety checks
and
recommendations
on the care of these
instruments.
Full range
of accessories
Application
in Type-tested
switchgear
Voltage testers which comply with VDE 0681
are suitable for type-tested switchgear under
certain
conditions.
(See VDE 0101 /4. 71,
section 23 and DIN 57670 part 6/VDE 0670
part 6, May 1976 issue). Creepage distances
for the insulation
of voltage testers follow
the basic recommendations
of distances for
flash-over
levels in VDE 0101. Before using
the voltage tester in a type-tested
switchboard it is necessary to ascertain whether
the use of the tester is acceptable
on that
particular
piece of equipment.
All leading
German manufacturers
of switchboards
have
approved
the ARCUS Voltage Detector for
use with their equipment.
The ARCUSTON Uve Une Tester in use on a
20 kV mast.
References
I. DIN 57681/VDE 0681 Part 11/3.77 and Part 4/8.78.
2. DIN 57105 sheet 1/VDE 0105 Part 1/5.75.
3. Stuffel, etc. -b Bd 30 (1978) Vol. 15.
2
"Also to be used with precipitation"
"Also to be usedwith precipitation"
Safeoperationalsoin Gaseof
precipitationsecuredby separate
closedglasfibre-reinforced
insulated
tubeswith plasticinsulatorswhich
interruptflow of water.
Whilstcontactwith the part to be
checkenis madevisually,the ear
will detectthe soundsignal
independently.
Single Valtage Range Testers
Type No.
Nominal Voltage / Viltual Va/ue
50-60
Hz
610102
Weight
each
12
20
24
30
36
LG1
7,2
kV
kV
kV
kV
mm
mm
mm
mm
kg
1950
1405
480
425
1,65
5-6
610100
Dimensions
10
G!.
LG21)
2395
p
1600
LV
675
/
In caseof types 610096-610102
the construction"not to be used
with precipitation"can be achieved
by omittingthe mid-sectionoperating red.Thusconvenientoperation
is possiblein narrowrooms.
LH
425
2,00
The followingmanufactures
have
checkedthe applicationof the
ARCUSTON
on their switchgear:
CalorEmag,Sachsenwerk,
AEG,
BBC.We will providefurther
informationwith regardto other
manufacturers
on request.
Carryingcasefor types
610099/100
900 mm Ig.
610096/101/102
1100 mm Ig.
610061/062/097/0981290mm Ig.
Plasticcarryingbagsfor types
610067/068/069 are included.
The ARCUSTON
has a three
positionring switch.The middle
positionprovidesa compulsory
checkof batterychargeand
correctoperationof the electronic
circuit.
The indication"Iine alive" is not
affectedby strayvoltageswhenthe
conductor-earth
voltageof the
item to be testedis at least40 %
of the nominalvoltageratingof
the tester.
The integralself-checkingdevice
verifiesthe correctoperationof
the completeelectroniccircuit,
withoutthe necessityof applying
an extemalvoltage.
Dimensions
and
weights
are on Iy approximate
values.
1) shonened execu!ion wi!hou! using middle pan of !he rod.
In !his version uni! "cannot be used in damp and wet conditions".
Screwconnectionwith cylindrical
guidingsecuresnaturalstability
and facilitatesassernbly.The
internalthreadcannotbe darnaged.
~@ s ..5l
~
/1RCUS
~~
Electranic
High
Valtage
Live
D
Une
~
Tester
"Not to be used with precipitation"
Whilstcontactwith the part to be
checkedis madevisually,the ear
will detectthe soundsignal
independently.
Suitabletor bothoverheadline
and sub-stationtesting.The long
slendertest tip tacilitatesuse in
continedspacesand compactsubstations.
The followingmanufacturers
have
checkedthe applicationof the
ARCUSTON
on their switchgear:
CalorEmag,Sachsenwerk,
AEG,
BBC.We will be pleasedta
provideinformationwith regardta
othermanufacturers
on request.
Single Valtage Range Testers
Nominal Voltage / Vil1ual Value
50-60
Hz
Type No.
Dimensions
Weight
each
30
36
LV
LI
LH
12
20
24
LG
7,2
kV
kV
kV
kV
mm
mm
mm
mm
10
5-6
/
Carryingcasefor types
610080/081
900 mm Ig.
610058/082/083
1100 mm Ig.
610059/060
1290 mm Ig.
Forfurtherdetailssee page12.
kg
610081
p
1175
480
510
185
1,40
610083
p
1560
675
640
245
1,50
The ARCUSTON
has a three
positionring switch.The middle
positionprovidesa compulsory
checkof batterychargeand correct
operationof the electroniccircuit.
The indication "line alive" is not
affected by stray voltages when the
conductor-earth voltage of the item
to be tested is at least 40 % of the
nominal voltage rating of the tester.
Wide Valtage
Range Testers
Type No.
Nominal Voltage / Virtual Value
50-60
Hz
610059
Weight/
each
5
10
30
36
LV
LI
LH
12
20
24
LG
6
kV
kV
kV
kV
mm
mm
mm
mm
1495
p
Dimensions
Dimensions
and weights
are approximate
800
510
185
The integral self-GheGkingdeviGe
verifies the GorreGtoperation of the
Gomplete eleGtroniGGirGuit,without
the neGessityof applying an
external voltage.
kg
1,45
The test electrode has a threaded
tip ta enable accessary tips ta be
applied -see page 12.
values.
Screwconnectionwith cylindrical
guidingsecuresnaturalstability
and facilitatesassembly.The
intemalthreadcannotbe damaged.
4
51
~@
J'J
"Also to be used with precipitation"
"Also to be usedwith precipitation"
Safeoperationalsoin Gaseof
precipitationsecuredby separate
closedglasfibre-reinforced
insulated
tubeswith plasticinsulatorswhich
interruptflow of water.
Whilstcontactwith the part to be
checkedis madevisually,the ear
will detectthe soundsignal
independently.
The compactconstructionenables
the testerto be usedin narrow
rooms.Dueto contructivefeatures
the test is passedalso under
precipitationand the operating
voltageis far belowthe admissive
values.
Single Valtage Range Testers
Type
Nominal Voltage / Virtual Value
50-60
Hz
No.
Dimensions
Weight
10
20
LV
12
24
30
36
LG
7,2
kV
kV
kV
kV
mm
mm
5-6
/
each
LI
mm
LH
mm
kg
610125
1265
480
540
245
1,65
610127
1460
675
540
245
1,75
Thefollowingmanufacturers
have
checkedthe applicationof the
ARCUSTON
on their switchgear:
CalorEmag,Sachsenwerk,
AEG,
BBC.We will be pleasedto provide
inforrnation
with regardto other
manufacturers
on request.
Canyingcasefor types
610124/125
900 mm Ig.
610121/126/127
1100mm Ig.
610122/123
1290mm Ig.
Forfurtherdetailssee page12.
The ARCUSTON
has a three
positionring switch.The middle
positionprovidesa compulsory
checkof batterychargeand GorreGt
operationof the electroniccircuit.
Wide Valtage
Range Testers
Type No.
Nominal Voltage / Virtual Value
50-60 Hz
5
10
12
20
24
30
6
kV
kV
kV
kV
LG
LV
LI
LH
mm
mm
mm
mm
1585
and weights
Weight
each
36
610122
Dimensions
Dimensions
are approximate
800
540
245
/
The indication"line alive" is not
affectedby stray voltageswhenthe
conductor-earth
voltageof the item
to be testedis at least40 % of the
nominalvoltageratingof the tester.
kg
1,75
The integralself-GheGking
deviGe
verifiesthe GorreGt
operationof the
Gomplete
electroniG
GirGuit,
without
the neGessity
of applyingan
extemalvoltage.
values.
Screwconnectionwith cylindrical
guidingserucesnaturalstability
andfacilitatesassembly.The
intemalthreadcannotbe damaged.
5
,-,
"Also to be used with precipitation"
"Alsoto be usedwith precipitation"
Safeoperationalsoin Gaseof
precipitationsecuredby separate
closedglasfibre-reinforced
insulated
tubeswith plasticinsulatorswhich
interruptflow of water.
Voltageindicationis givenby two
well-separated
colouredlamps.
Theseensureclearindicationunder
unfavourable
conditions,e.g.
againstbrightsunlight.
In caseof types 610109-610112
and 610117-610119
the construction "not to be usedwith precipitation"can be obtainedby
omittingthe mid-sectionoperating
rod.Thusconvenientoperationis
possiblein narrowspaces.
Single Valtage Range Testers
10
12
20
24
30
7,2
kV
kV
kV
kV
5-6
610110
610112
Dimensions
Nominal Voltage / Virtual Value
50-60
Hz
Type No.
LG1
LH
mm
mm
mm
mm
kg
1950
1405
480
425
1,65
2395 1600
p
Type No.
LV
36
p
Wide Valtage
LG21)
Weight/
each
675
425
Nominal
2,00
Voltage
/ Virtual
Dimensions
Value
Weight
each
Hz
LH
mm
p
2270
.
1730
610153
3590
All dimensions
and
weights
.
6260
are approximate
values.
1) shortened execution without using middle part of the rod.
In this version unit "cannot be used in demp end wet conditions".
6
Carryingcasefor types
610109-610111
900 mm Ig.
610112-610119
1100mm Ig.
610153/154
1290mm Ig.
Forfurtherdetailssee page12.
Range Testers
kV 50-60
610118
The followingmanufactures
have
checkedthe applicationof the
ARCUSTON
on their switchgear:
CalorEmag,Sachsenwerk,
AEG,
BBC.We will be pleasedto provide
informationwith regardto other
manufacturers
on request.
kg
800
425
1,90
715
420
2,40
690
1160
800
4,10
1000
5,80
/
To switchon and carryout the
safetycheck,the push buttonis
depressed.
If the light changes
from greento red whenthe button
is pressedand then backto green
again,the ARCUSLIGHT
is operating correctlyand is readyfor use.
The indication"line alive" is not
affectedby strayvoltageswhenthe
conductor-earth
voltageof the item
to be testedis at least40 % of the
nominalvoltageratingof the tester.
The integral self-checking device
verifies the correct operation of the
complete electronic circuit, without
the necessity of applying an
external voltage.
Screwconnectionwith cylindrical
guidingsecuresnaturalstability
and facilitatesassembly.The
internalthreadcannotbe damaged.
5b-
~~
~
u
"Not to be used with precipitation"
Valtageindicatianis givenby twa
well-separated
calauredlamps.
Theseensureclearindicatian
underunfavaurable
canditians,e.g.
againstbrightsunlight.
Suitabletor bothoverheadline and
sub-stationtesting.The long
slendertest tip tacilitatesuse in
continedspacesand compact
sub-station;
Thefollowingmanufacturers
have
checkedthe applicationof the
ARCUSTON
on their switchgear:
CalorEmag,Sachsenwerk,
AEG,
BBC.We will be pleasedto provide
infonnationwith regardto other
manufacturers
on request.
Single Valtage Range Testers
Type
Nominal Voltage / Viltual Value
50-60
Hz
Noc
12
20
24
30
7,2
kV
kV
kV
kV
5-6
10
Dimensions
Weightl
each
LG
LV
LI
LH
mm
mm
mm
mm
36
Availablefor storageand transport:
CarryingGasefor types
610088-610090
900 mm Ig.
610072-610091
1100 mm Ig.
Forfurtherdetailssee page12.
kg
610089
@
1175
480
510
185
1,30
610091
p
1560
675
640
245
1,60
To switchon and carryout the
safetycheck,tf}epush buttonis
depressed.
If the light changes
from greento red when the button
is pressedand then backto green
again,the ARCUSLIGHT
is operating correctlyand is readyfor use.
The indication"Iine alive" is not
affectedby stray voltageswhenthe
conductor-earth
voltageof the item
to be testedis at least40 % of the
nominalvoltageratingof the tester.
Wide Valtage
Range Testers
Type No.
Nominal Voltage / Viltual Va/ue
50- 60 Hz
610073
Weight
each
5
10
30
36
LV
LI
LH
12
20
24
LG
6
kV
kV
kV
kV
mm
mm
mm
mm
p
Dimensions
Dimensions
1495
and weights
are approximate
800
510
185
/
The integralself-GheGking
deviGe
velifiesthe GOrreGt
operationof the
GompleteeleGtroniG
GirGuit
without
the neGessity
of applyingan
extemalvoltage.
kg
1,55
Thetest electrodehas a threaded
tip ta enableaccessarytips ta be
applied-see page12.
values.
Screwconnectionwith cylindrical
guidingsecuresnaturalstability
and facilitatesassembly.The
internalthreadcannotbe damaged.
7
"Also to be used with precipitation"
"Also to be used with precipitation"
Safe operation also in case of
precipitation secured by separate
closed glasfibre-reinforced insulated
tubes with plastic insulators which
interrupt flow of water.
Valtage indicatian is given by twa
well-separated calaured lamps.
These ensure clear indicatian under
unflavaurable canditians, e. g.
against bright sunlight.
The compactconstruction
enables
the testerto be usedin narrow
rooms.Dueto constructivefeatures
the test is passedalso under
precipitationand the operating
voltageis far belowthe admissive
values.
Single Voltage Range Testers
Type No.
Nominal Voltage / Vil1ual Value
50-60
Hz
Dimensions
Weight
30
36
LV
LI
LH
12
20
24
LG
7;2
kV
kV
kV
kV
mm
mm
mm
mm
5-6
10
/
each
kg
610132
1265
480
540
245
1,45
610134
1460
675
540
245
1,75
Availablefor storageand transport:
Carryingcasefor types
610131-610133
900 mm Ig.
610128-610134
1100 mm Ig.
Forfurtherdetailssee page12.
To switch on and carry out the
safety check, the push button is
depressed. If the light changes
from green to red when the button
is pressed and then back to green
again, the ARCUSLIGHT is operating correctly and is ready for use.
Wide Valtage Range Testers
Type No.
Nominal Voltage / Virtual Value
50-60
Hz
5
10
12
20
24
30
6
kV
kV
kV
kV
Dimensions
each
LG
LV
mm
mm
1585
and weights
Weight
LI
LH
36
610129
Dimensions
Thefollowingmanufacturers
have
checkedthe applicationof the
ARCUSTON
on their switchgear:
CalorEmag,Sachsenwerk,
AEG,
BBC.We will be pleasedto provide
infonnationwith regardto other
manufacturers
on request.
are approximate
800
mm
540
mm
245
/
The indication "line alive" is not
affected by stray voltages when the
conductor-earth voltage of the item
to be tested is at least 40 % of the
nominal voltage rating of the tester.
kg
1,75
The integral self~heGking deviGe
verifies the GorreGtoperation of the
GompleteeleGtroniGGirGuit,without
the neGessityof applying an
external voltage.
values.
Screwconnectionwith cylindrical
guidingsecuresnaturalstability
and facilitatesassembly.The
internalthreadcannotbe damaged.
8
"1
"Also to be used with precipitation"
Safe handling also with precipitation secured by foamed glasfibrereinforced insulated tubes with
plastic insulatorn which interrupt
flow of water. After "siliconing" the
extension probe is safe against
bridging in case of precipitation.
Voltage indication is given by two
well-separated coloured lamps.
These ensure clear indication under
unfavourable conditions, e. g.
against bright sunlight.
This live line tester is a special
execution tor small stations such as
Isopont, Mipak and Krone KES 10.
Use in these stations is possible
because ot the slender, long tip.
It can be inserted into openings
with a diameter of 14 mm.
Type-No.
610136
tor nominal voltage:
UN = 10 kV/50 -60
Hz
Virtual value:
Um = 12 kV/50-60
Hz
Available for storage and transport:
Canying Gase900 mm long.
For further details see page 12.
Dimensions:
lH
Lj
LV
LG
Weight / each
1250
480
540
240
1,5 kg
mm
mm
mm
mm
To switch on and carry out the
safety check, U1epush button is
depressed. If the light changes
from green to red when the button
is pressed and then back to green
again, the ARCUSLIGHT is operating correctly and is ready for use.
The integral self-checking device
verifies the correct operation of the
complete electronic circuit, without
the necessity of applying an
extemal voltage.
The indication"Iine alive" is not
affectedby strayvoltageswhenthe
conductor-earth voltageof the
item to be testedis at least40 %
of the nominalvoltageratingof the
tester.
Screw connection with cylindrical
guiding secures natural stability and
facilitates assembly. The internal
thread cannot be damaged.
9
D
--'
~
.~~
"Also to be used with precipitation"
Medium Voltage
ARCUSTON
Order No.698 576/5Weight:
Total length:
Transport length:
30 kV
2,0 kg
1645 mm
1235 mm
This valtage tester is equipped with
3 valtage levels tar the camplete
medium valtage.
The labeion the switching ring shows
the possible adjustment to
5-10kV
10-20
kV
20-30
kV
before the live line test.
As with all long standing acoustical
voltage testers the electronic circuit
and the batteries are automatically
tested during switching
on and off
when turning the switching
ring. In
the position "function control" a permanent sound is heard to show that
the tester is operating orderly.
After switching
rupted sound
changes
into
when touching
on the tester an intercan be heard which
a permanent
sound
a live line with the test
tip.
The voltage tester
with precipitation.
The VDE-GS-symbol
ted by the VDE-test
is suitable
tor use
has been granorganisation.
The tester is separable into 2 parts
tor transport by means ot a coupling.
"Also to be used with precipitation"
Safe operation also in case of
precipitation secured by separate
closed glasfibre-reinforced insulated
tubes with plastic insulators which
interrupt flow of water.
WhilstGontaGt
with the partsto be
GheGked
is madevisually,the ear
will deteGtthe soundsignal
independently.
The compactconstructionenables
the testerto be usedin narrow
rooms.Dueto constructivefeatures
the test is passedalso under
precipitationand the operating
voltageis far belowthe admissive
values.
The followingmanufacturers
have
checkedthe applicationof the
ARCUSTON
on their switchgear:
CalorEmag,Sachsenwerk,
AEG,
BBC.Wewill be pleasedto provide
infonnationwith regardto other
manufacturers
on request.
Rigidcarryingcase1290mm length
type 615019or carryingbag
type 69863305.
This ARCUSTON
is switchedon
with a 5-stageswitchingring.
By compulsionthe functionof the
electronicsectionand the load
conditionof the batteriesis tested
in the secondswitchingposition.
The indication "Iine alive" is not
affected by stray voltages when the
conductor-earth voltage of the item
to be tested is at least 40 % of the
nominal voltage rating of the tester.
The integral self-checking device
verifies the correct operation of the
complete electronic circuit, without
the necessity of applying an
external voltage.
Screwconnectionwith cylindrical
guidingsecuresnaturalstability
and facilitatesassembly.The
internalthreadcannotbe damaged.
10
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~~
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ARCUSDISTANT
III
Order no.61 0 250
UN = 110-
Weight:
Length:
380 kV
1,2 kg
950 mm
The acoustical distance tester ARCUSDISTANT
III can be used to determine whether an h. v. overhead line is alive from the position of the traverse
of the mast without galvanic contact.
The 2-part tester consists
insulating rod (2).
of an electronic
indicating
section
(1) and the
In assembled
condition
the indicating
section
is traversable
on the
operating rod (3). This enables the user to place the tester parallel to the
axis of the insulator independent Iy from his position.
The green mark (4) on the indiGating seGtion has to be GontaGted to the
insulator armature whiGh is earthed at the mast.
The deteGtion whether the respeGtive overhead line is alive or dead is
Garried out with the extension part (5) whiGh dives into the eleGtriG field
with its length 4.
Since almost
20 years our enterprise
otters distance
testers
from 110 kV
on.
On high voltage masts the detection
of the absence
of tension is
considerably
facilitated by the use of distance testers. On the other hand
different influences
from the outside have an effect on the response
behaviour of the ARCUSDISTANT
III as the voltage state of the conductor
to be tested has to be proven at the electrical field of the protection
armature which is earthed at the mast.
For voltage testing speciallyon
masts with several systems of different
nominal voltage, angular masts, etc., weil experienced
personnel is required.
The safest method is to carry out the test during disconnecting
where
the change from a permanent tone to an intermittent signal is considered
as reliable indication of a disconnected
overhead line.
In the meantime the cammittee
214.4.6 "Distance Valtage Testers" has
elabarated a VDE-guideline
ta which the ARCUSDISTANT
III is adapted.
Carrying bag tor storage and transport
Order No.616 065
Carrying bag with strap and zipper made of waterproof nylon material and
a stuffing of cellular caouchouc,
dimensions 810x200x120
mm.
11
-
Fork contact
Probe Extension
for use in encapsulated
switchgear.
Can be bridged across phases up to
UN 10 kV. Suitable for ARCUSTON and
ARCUSLIGHT.
Order ref. 611009
Order ref. 698766
Contact
tor use on overhead
lines. Suitable
tor ARCUSTON
and ARCUSLIGHT
tor
system voltages 5 -60 kV.
Order ret. 611 011
Storage
for tube \ZS21 mm1)
for tube \ZS24 mm 1)
Type no.
Type
No.611
Siemens
8 CK
~ 615029
15030
615019
Up to UN 30 kV safe against bridging,
also to be used with precipitation,
suitable for ARCUSTON and ARCUSLIGHT.
no.
Type no.
tor tube
tor tube
21 mm ~ 1) 24mm~1)
length
mm
I
1698760
I
830
885
611018
I 698650
I
1190
1245
611019
I 698761
I
360
415
"Also to be used with precipitation"
I)
i
830
885
In case of order pIease state the tube diameter
extension
tip of the high voltage live line tester.
12
260
110
1100
260
110
1290
260
110
Rod support
Switching
"Not to be used with precipitation"
I 698762
Height
900
Upon request Garrying Gases with shaped foam inlays or Gases with additional
inlays for aGGessories are available.
length
mm
611013
611025
Width
mm
Total
Operating
1
cases
Outside dimensions
Length
017
Extension
Type
and carrying
Carrying
case tor ARCUSTON
and
ARCUSLIGHT
up to UN 60 kV made ot
rigid plastic material with toamed inlay.
Tip
tor Station
Type
piece
of the
Rod
Head
shartened.
tor storage ot tester, operatingand
earthing rods -with a flexible grip roller.
Can be tixed onto the wall by means
ot two screws.
Order
Type No.611 020
can
be
screwed
ARCUSLIGHT-rads
ref. 611015
anta
which
ARCUSTONcannat
be