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PECON+
Protective earth monitoring for single and three phase networks
For mobile use of
frequency inverters
and servo drives
The 3.5 mA-limit as per
DIN EN 50 178 / VDE 0160
may be exceeded
For networks with rated
voltages of 100 VAC
up to 480 VAC with or
without neutral
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Instruction manual
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- Page 1 PECON+ ® Protective earth monitoring for single and three phase networks Instruction manual For mobile use of frequency inverters and servo drives The 3.5 mA-limit as per DIN EN 50 178 / VDE 0160 may be exceeded For networks with rated voltages of 100 VAC up to 480 VAC with or without neutral...
- Page 3 Thank you for choosing the PECON+ ® protective earth monitoring system from EPA! If you have any technical questions, please give us a call: Phone: +49 (0) 6181 9704 - 0 For the latest information on this product, visit www.epa.de. PECON+ ® www.epa.de...
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
Function ......................... 24 Operating principle ....................24 Normal state ......................24 Fault ........................25 Additional functions ....................25 Type overview ...................... 29 Delivery, internal transport, unpacking ................ 32 Delivery ........................ 32 Internal transport ....................32 Unpacking ......................32 PECON+ www.epa.de ®... - Page 5 LED display elements ................... 45 Troubleshooting ......................46 All LEDs remain dark .................... 46 Red LED is illuminated ..................46 Service address ....................46 10 System inspection and maintenance ................47 11 Repairs ........................... 48 12 Disposal ......................... 48 PECON+ ® www.epa.de...
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Page 6: Important Basic Information
All rights, including the rights to photomechanical reproduction and storage in electronic media, are reserved by EPA GmbH. Commercial use or distribution of the text, models, drawings and photos used in this product is not permitted. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored or transferred, distributed or translated in any form or using any medium without prior written permission. -
Page 7: Target Group
General equal treatment EPA GmbH is aware of the importance of language with respect to the equal rights of women and men and makes every effort to take this into account. To ensure better readability, however, it was necessary to abstain from the consistent use of differentiated formulations. -
Page 8: Symbols And Signal Words
NOTE Draws your attention to the handling and impact of safety information. Draws your attention to possible damage to property and other important information. The installation must be carried out by a qualified electrician (IEC 60417-6182). PECON+ ® www.epa.de... -
Page 9: Marking On The Product
The marking on the device may vary depending on the product version. Illustration Description Front panel LED status displays Labelling of terminals Test key Fig. 1: Example: PECON+® Type plate Technical data and manufacturer information Fig. 2: Example: PECON+® Terminal assignment Product-specific terminal assignment Fig. 3: Example: PECON+® PECON+ ® www.epa.de... -
Page 10: Ce Mark
The device complies with the relevant essential requirements of all applicable EU directives. The declaration of conformity can be found in the section "Declaration of conformity" or downloaded from www.epa.de. EMC Limit Class The device complies with the limits for emitted interference according to DIN EN 55011 class B group 1. -
Page 11: Declaration Of Conformity
Important basic information 1.10 Declaration of Conformity PECON+ ® www.epa.de... -
Page 12: Product Description
Depending on the product, polarity reversal of phase (L) and neutral conductor (N) is also monitored. Other product variants with special functions are also available. ® The PECON+ IT is available for networks without neutral conductor (N). PECON+ ® www.epa.de... -
Page 13: Area Of Application
In general, the relevant standards (e.g. DIN EN 50178) equally permit the following solutions for leakage currents AC > 3.5 mA: - Installation of a second protective earth - Installation of a separate isolating transformer - Automatic disconnection of the power supply if the protective earth is interrupted PECON+ ® www.epa.de... -
Page 14: Delivery Contents
Important basic information 1.13 Delivery contents Protective earth monitoring ® PECON+ Instruction manual PECON+ ® PECON+ ® www.epa.de... -
Page 15: Safety Instructions
Strong electromagnetic fields can affect the function of the device. External mechanical loads are not allowed. Use in potentially explosive atmospheres is prohibited. EPA GmbH offers various other products for this purpose. PECON+ www.epa.de ®... -
Page 16: Requirements For Personnel
Repairs may only be carried out by authorised repair centres. Unauthorised tampering can lead to property damage and will void the warranty provided by EPA GmbH. Responsibility: WARNING Electronic devices are never fail-safe. -
Page 17: Connection
A fixed, low-impedance connection is required between the PE connection and the protective earth. The PECON+ ® may only be operated in TN-S systems (separate neutral and protective earth throughout the system; grounded star point). PECON+ ® www.epa.de... -
Page 18: Follow The Operating Instructions
Keep these operating instructions and all other applicable documents in a safe place to ensure that they are available when required. This is a translation of the original German instruction manual. The current edition of this operating manual can be downloaded from www.epa.de. PECON+ ®... -
Page 19: Technical Data
Flammability UL94 V-0 Housing material PC-GF Normative basis DIN EN 50178 / VDE 0160:1998-04 Safety DIN EN 61010-1, DIN EN 60204-1 DIN EN 61326-1, DIN EN 55011 CE, RoHS (2011/65/EU), Conformity LVD (2006/95/EG), EMCD (2004/108/EG), MD (2006/42/EG) PECON+ ® www.epa.de... -
Page 20: Rating Data Pecon+ ® S1 / S2
Flammability UL94 V-0 Housing material PC-GF Normative basis DIN EN 50178 / VDE 0160:1998-04 Safety DIN EN 61010-1, DIN EN 60204-1 DIN EN 61326-1, DIN EN 55011 CE, RoHS (2011/65/EU), Conformity LVD (2006/95/EG), EMCD (2004/108/EG), MD (2006/42/EG) PECON+ ® www.epa.de... -
Page 21: Rating Data Pecon+ ® S3 / S4
Flammability UL94 V-0 Housing material PC-GF Normative basis DIN EN 50178 / VDE 0160:1998-04 Safety DIN EN 61010-1, DIN EN 60204-1 DIN EN 61326-1, DIN EN 55011 CE, RoHS (2011/65/EU), Conformity LVD (2006/95/EG), EMCD (2004/108/EG), MD (2006/42/EG) PECON+ ® www.epa.de... -
Page 22: Rating Data Pecon+ ®
Flammability UL94 V-0 Housing material PC-GF Normative basis DIN EN 50178 / VDE 0160:1998-04 Safety DIN EN 61010-1, DIN EN 60204-1 DIN EN 61326-1, DIN EN 55011 CE, RoHS (2011/65/EU), Conformity LVD (2006/95/EG), EMCD (2004/108/EG), MD (2006/42/EG) PECON+ ® www.epa.de... -
Page 23: Rating Data Pecon+ ®
Flammability UL94 V-0 Housing material PC-GF Normative basis DIN EN 50178 / VDE 0160:1998-04 Safety DIN EN 61010-1, DIN EN 60204-1 DIN EN 61326-1, DIN EN 55011 CE, RoHS (2011/65/EU), Conformity LVD (2006/95/EG), EMCD (2004/108/EG), MD (2006/42/EG) PECON+ www.epa.de ®... -
Page 24: Rating Data Pecon+ ® It
Flammability UL94 V-0 Housing material PC-GF Normative basis DIN EN 50178 / VDE 0160:1998-04 Safety DIN EN 61010-1, DIN EN 60204-1 DIN EN 61326-1, DIN EN 55011 CE, RoHS (2011/65/EU), Conformity LVD (2006/95/EG), EMCD (2004/108/EG), MD (2006/42/EG) PECON+ www.epa.de ®... -
Page 25: Dimensions
Technical data Dimensions All dimensions are specified in mm. Tolerance ±1 mm. Subject to change. 3D and CAD files can be downloaded at www.epa.de. DIN rail EN 50 022 PECON+ ® www.epa.de... -
Page 26: Function
® NVT and PECON+ ® NVF models, two internal release relays are activated (signal contacts “Freigabe-Relais 1” ("Release relay 1") and “Freigabe-Relais 2” ("Release relay 2"). Contact position release relay in working position è Protective earth OK PECON+ ® www.epa.de... -
Page 27: Fault
The yellow LED “Phase an N” ("Phase to N") lights up if terminal L is connected to neutral and terminal N is connected to a phase. A typical case: The plug was inserted the wrong way in a Schuko socket. This function does not apply for PECON+ ® Continued on next page PECON+ ® www.epa.de... - Page 28 The device is not ready for operation if the polarity is reversed (interpreted as fault). An additional signal contact is actuated if the polarity is reversed. • The connection option “Ext. Prüftaste” (“Ext. test key”) cannot be used. • Continued on next page PECON+ ® www.epa.de...
- Page 29 The hysteresis of the response and fallback values prevents possible fluttering of the release relay. Function test with test key Proper function of the “Schutzleiterunterbrechung” ("Protective earth interruption") can be checked manually at any time using the test key on the front cover. Continued on next page PECON+ ® www.epa.de...
- Page 30 ® PECON+ ® PECON+ ® NVT-1 ® PECON+ NVF-1 Functional testing with external test key is not possible with the following product variants: PECON+ ® ® PECON+ ® PECON+ PECON+ ® PECON+ ® NVT-2 PECON+ ® NVF-2 PECON+ ® www.epa.de...
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Page 31: Type Overview
Function Type overview Operating voltage / neutral connection Neutral conductor Device version EPA article no. Operating voltage mandatory PECON+ ® 50275390 200-230 VAC +/-10% PECON+ ® 50275459 50/60 Hz PECON+ ® 50275460 100-125 VAC PECON+ ® 50275461 +/-10% 50/60 Hz PECON+ ®... - Page 32 Terminal for reverse release relay Device version test button polarity L / N ® PECON+ PECON+ ® PECON+ ® PECON+ ® PECON+ ® PECON+ ® NVT-1 ® PECON+ NVF-1 ® PECON+ NVT-2 PECON+ ® NVF-2 PECON+ ® PECON+ ® www.epa.de...
- Page 33 PECON+ ® PECON+ ® ® PECON+ ® PECON+ PECON+ ® PECON+ ® NVT-1 PECON+ ® NVF-1 PECON+ ® NVT-2 PECON+ ® NVF-2 ® PECON+ irrelevant PECON+ ® www.epa.de...
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Page 34: Delivery, Internal Transport, Unpacking
The device must be protected against external influences for transport (knocks, vibration, temperature, dirt etc.). The transport conditions are set out in the section titled "Storage and transport". Unpacking IMPORTANT NOTE Check the unit for external damage. Please keep the original packaging and operating instructions. PECON+ ® www.epa.de... -
Page 35: Storage And Transport
Storage ® Always store PECON+ devices properly. The unit must be stored in a dry, enclosed space. Transport Transport the PECON+ ® properly in the original packaging. The packaging included in delivery can be used for transport. PECON+ ® www.epa.de... -
Page 36: Installation
IMPORTANT NOTE When tightening the terminals, the maximum tightening torque of 0.8 Nm must not be exceeded. The protective earth is connected to the protective earth terminal (PE) of the device with a fixed, low-impedance connection. PECON+ ® www.epa.de... -
Page 37: Installation Conditions
The device must be supplied with the voltage specified in the technical data. Higher voltages higher can destroy the device. The device must be fixed firmly into place while the power supply is disconnected and no parts are live. Improper wiring can destroy the device. PECON+ ® www.epa.de... -
Page 38: Overload Protection
The switching contacts must be protected in accordance with the specifications in the technical data (see "Contact rating"). Connections Pin assignment PECON+ ® PECON+ ® S1 / S2 / S3 / S4 PECON+ ® NVT-1 / NVF-1 PECON+ ® NVT-2 / NVF-2 Continued on next page PECON+ ® www.epa.de... - Page 39 For consumers with a maximum current consumption of 16 A and an operating voltage of up to 250 VAC, the consumer can be switched directly via the two release relays (e.g. release relay 1 switches the phase and release relay 2 switches the neutral conductor); see wiring example). PECON+ ® www.epa.de...
- Page 40 The designated terminals 31 and 32 are equipped with a bridge from factory. The following applies for the PECON+ ® NVT-1 and NVF-1: The button must be implemented as a normally open contact. The designated terminals 11 and 12 are equipped with a bridge from factory. PECON+ www.epa.de ®...
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Page 41: Wiring Diagram
Installation Wiring diagram Wiring example PECON+ ® Option Option Prüftaste Test key Alarm Alarm Phase N Phase N Schutzleiterüberwachung Protective earth monitoring Alarm Alarm Betrieb Operation Ext. Prüftaste External test key PECON+ ® www.epa.de... - Page 42 Installation Wiring example PECON+ ® S1 / S2 Option Option Prüftaste Test key Alarm Alarm Phase N Phase N Schutzleiterüberwachung Protective earth monitoring Alarm Alarm Betrieb Operation Verpolung Polarity reversal PECON+ ® www.epa.de...
- Page 43 Installation ® Wiring example PECON+ S3 / S4 Option Option Prüftaste Test key Alarm Alarm Phase N Phase N Schutzleiterüberwachung Protective earth monitoring Alarm Alarm Betrieb Operation Verpolung Polarity reversal PECON+ ® www.epa.de...
- Page 44 Installation Wiring example PECON+ ® NVT-1 / NVF-1 Ext. Prüftaste External test key Prüfnetz Test mains Prüftaste Test key Phase N Phase N Alarm Alarm Schutzleiterüberwachung Protective earth monitoring Freigaberelais Release relay PECON+ ® www.epa.de...
- Page 45 Installation Wiring example PECON+ ® NVT-2 / NVF-2 Verpolung Polartiy reversal Prüfnetz Test mains Prüftaste Test key Phase N Phase N Alarm Alarm Schutzleiterüberwachung Protective earth monitoring Freigaberelais Release relay PECON+ ® www.epa.de...
- Page 46 Installation Wiring example PECON+ ® Prüftaste Test key Alarm Alarm Fehler Netzphase Fault mains phase Schutzleiterüberwachung Protective earth monitoring Alarm Alarm Betrieb Operation Ext. Prüftaste External test key PECON+ ® www.epa.de...
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Page 47: Startup / Operation
Protective earth connection interrupted / phase and neutral conductor swapped Yellow LED Phase and neutral reversed Green LED Fault-free operation PECON+ ® Display Status Red LED Protective earth connection interrupted / mains phases fault Yellow LED Network phases fault Green LED Fault-free operation PECON+ ® www.epa.de... -
Page 48: Troubleshooting
The voltage difference between the individual phases must not exceed 10% by too much. Service address Please contact our service department if you have any questions. EPA GmbH Fliederstraße 8 63486 Bruchköbel Germany Phone: +49 (0) 6181 - 97 04- 0 Fax: +49 (0) 6181 - 97 04- 99 E-mail: info@epa.de... -
Page 49: System Inspection And Maintenance
Always follow the DGUV Accident Prevention Regulations. IMPORTANT NOTE Inspection or maintenance should only be carried out by qualified electricians. Unless explicitly described in these operating instructions, modifications to the device may only be carried out by EPA or persons authorised by EPA. PECON+ ® www.epa.de... -
Page 50: Repairs
IMPORTANT NOTE The device can be damaged or destroyed if the instructions are not followed. Repairs may only be carried out by EPA or repair centres authorised by EPA. Unauthorised tampering can lead to property damage and will void the warranty provided by EPA. - Page 52 Brands – business names – work titles Company and product names used by EPA are used only for labling and are mentioned without taking into account any commercial protection right; the lack of the marking of a possibly existent commer- cial protection right does not mean that the used company and /or product name is available.
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