Arcteq AQ 1000 Instruction Manual

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  • Page 1 AQ 1000 Arc Quenching Device INSTRUCTION MANUAL...
  • Page 2 P a g e Revision History Revision v 1.1 Date 22.06.2016 Changes Table of contents corrected Revision v 1.2 Date 03.04.2017 Changes Technical data updated. Revision v 1.3 Date 04.10.2018 Changes Technical data updated, connections updated, layout updated. © Arcteq ltd...
  • Page 3: Disclaimer

    Arcteq Relays Ltd. but deviations cannot be ruled out. In case of any errors detected, the reader should notify the manufacturer. No any kind of responsibility is assumed by Arcteq Relays Ltd. for any consequences arising out of the use of this material.
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    3.4 SET Button .................................. 19 3.4 Self-supervision functions ............................. 19 3.5 Restoring quenching device contacts ..........................20 4 Commissioning ..................................21 5 Application Example ................................22 6 Technical data ..................................24 7 Order Code ..................................27 Contact information ................................28 © Arcteq ltd...
  • Page 5: Safety Precautions

    Electrical equipment should be installed, operated, serviced, and maintained only by qualified personnel. Local safety regulations should be followed. No responsibility is assumed by Arcteq for any consequences arising out of the use of this material. We reserve right to changes without further notice.
  • Page 6: Installation

    AQ-1000 Instruction Manual - 1.3 EN.docx P a g e 2 Installation 2.1 Device dimensions Figure 2-1: Device total widths. All dimensions in millimeters. See installation and mounting related technical instructions in chapter 6 Technical data. © Arcteq ltd...
  • Page 7 AQ-1000 Instruction Manual - 1.3 EN.docx P a g e Figure 2-2: Device dimensions from front. All dimensions in millimeters. See installation and mounting related technical instructions in chapter 6 Technical data. © Arcteq ltd...
  • Page 8 AQ-1000 Instruction Manual - 1.3 EN.docx P a g e Figure 2-2: Device dimensions from left side. All dimensions in millimeters. See installation and mounting related technical instructions in chapter 6 Technical data. © Arcteq ltd...
  • Page 9 AQ-1000 Instruction Manual - 1.3 EN.docx P a g e Figure 2-3: Reset handle movement area and space reservation. All dimensions in millimeters. See installation and mounting related technical instructions in chapter 6 Technical data. © Arcteq ltd...
  • Page 10 AQ-1000 Instruction Manual - 1.3 EN.docx P a g e | 10 Figure 2-4: Mounting dimensions from bottom side. All dimensions in millimeters. See installation and mounting related technical instructions in chapter 6 Technical data. © Arcteq ltd...
  • Page 11 AQ-1000 Instruction Manual - 1.3 EN.docx P a g e | 11 Figure 2-5: Busbar joint dimensions form back side. All dimensions in millimeters. See installation and mounting related technical instructions in chapter 6 Technical data. © Arcteq ltd...
  • Page 12: Mechanical Installation

    AQ-1000 Instruction Manual - 1.3 EN.docx P a g e | 12 2.2 Mechanical installation Figure 2-6: Installation picture – tray assembly. See installation and mounting related technical instructions in chapter 6 Technical data. © Arcteq ltd...
  • Page 13 AQ-1000 Instruction Manual - 1.3 EN.docx P a g e | 13 Figure 2-7: Installation picture – C-rail assembly. See installation and mounting related technical instructions in chapter 6 Technical data. © Arcteq ltd...
  • Page 14 Figure 2-8: Installation picture – bus bar mounting alternatives. See installation and mounting related technical instructions in chapter 6 Technical data. Busbar sizing and clearance distances shall be dimensioned according to switchgear ratings and maximum short circuit current. © Arcteq ltd...
  • Page 15: Wiring

    See rated voltages, wire sizing and connector tightening torques in chapter 6 Technical data. Device electronics contains no separate grounding wire connector. Electronics are grounded to the device chassis. See chapter 2.4 Device Grounding for more information. © Arcteq ltd...
  • Page 16: Device Grounding

    The grounding of the device is connected to the device chassis. When grounding the AQ1000 device, attention shall be paid for verifying adequate grounding is existing in switchgear. This grounding connection can be used when grounding was found inadequate. © Arcteq ltd...
  • Page 17: Operation

    Commissioning (When allowed maximum number of operations is reached maintenance alarm is activated automatically. User should contact Arcteq technical support when maintenance alarm is constantly active and binary input 2 is de-energized.) Maintenance Contac Arcteq technical support for further instructions.
  • Page 18: Led Indicators

    Orange contact manufacturer Blocked Blocked input active Device is discharging Discharging Orange the energy storage When error LED is active, refer to above table for troubleshooting. Self-recovered error is indicated by blinking LED with error LED inactive. © Arcteq ltd...
  • Page 19: Binary Input Functions

    OFF, ready led ON and self-Supervision contact changes status indicating system healthy. Capacitor condition alarm: In case device energy storage capacitance drops below 85% of nominal value maintenance mode is activated. User should contact Arcteq technical support for further instructions.
  • Page 20: Restoring Quenching Device Contacts

    Reset and clear indications of arc protection system with set buttons. It is recommended to use the ready contact of AQ 1000 as lock out signal for the circuit breaker. This will prevent the closed operation of the circuit breaker when the AQ1000 is in closed position or not ready to operate.
  • Page 21: Commissioning

    100 series manuals and Arcteq SAS standard schemes manual for more information of commissioning of the arc protection system. When commissioning, the blocked mode operation can be utilized for verifying the correct signal transmission to AQ 1000 device. When blocked input is energized and the device is indicating the blocked mode and the commissioning trip can be performed without actual operation.
  • Page 22: Application Example

    | 22 5 Application Example This chapter demonstrates one example of an arc protection system. Refer to Arcteq AQ 100 series manuals and Arcteq SAS standard arc schemes for more information regarding different arc protection system schemes and applications. Below application is selective main-tie-main application.
  • Page 23 AQ-1000 Instruction Manual - 1.3 EN.docx P a g e | 23 Figure 5-1: Example application. © Arcteq ltd...
  • Page 24: Technical Data

    7 mm / 0.275“ Screw tightening torque (min-max): 0.5 – 0.6 Nm / 4.4 – 5.3 in-lbs Fiber connectors: Fiber type: Arcteq AX001 multicore glass fiber Device Ratings Maximum busbar voltage 690 V AC 50/60 Hz (line to line): Maximum short circuit current:...
  • Page 25 16,5 kg / 36,4 lbs Total system operation time is typically <= 4ms (AQ110P+AQ1000). Power system studies which incorporate the Arcteq AQ-1000 / AQ-110P system should use a clearing time of 5ms for all assets which are protected by this system.
  • Page 26 Binary inputs are galvanically isolated from the device grounding. Attention shall be paid for avoiding galvanic loops via binary input ground. Enviromental ratings Environmental operating temperature (min-max): -5°C / -4°F to 70°C / 158°F Humidity (max): 95%RH, no condensation allowed Storage temperature (min-max): -40°C / -40°F to 85°C / 185°F © Arcteq ltd...
  • Page 27: Order Code

    AQ-1000 Instruction Manual - 1.3 EN.docx P a g e | 27 7 Order Code © Arcteq ltd...
  • Page 28: Contact Information

    AQ-1000 Instruction Manual - 1.3 EN.docx P a g e | 28 Contact information Phone: +358 10 3221 370 Fax: +358 10 3221 389 Email sales: sales@arcteq.fi Email technical support: support@arcteq.fi Homepage: www.arcteq.fi © Arcteq ltd...

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