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  • Page 1 1S20 User Guide Arc Fault Monitor relay monitoring systems pty ltd Advanced Protection Devices User Guide Test Manual...
  • Page 2: About This Manual

    User Guide About This Manual This User Guide covers all 1S20 relays manufactured from June 2005. Earlier relays do not necessarily incorporate all the features described. Our policy of continuous may means that extra features & functionality may have been added.
  • Page 3: How This Guide Is Organised

    Operating Conditions Part 5 Maintenance Mechanical Inspection Speed of Operation Performance Testing Test Intervals Defect Report Form www.rmspl.com.au Visit for the latest product information. Due to RMS continuous product improvement policy this information is subject to change without notice. 1A54_Guide/Iss B/24/07/06...
  • Page 4 Test & calibration record • Wiring diagram A Test Manual is provided with each relay shipped. If you require a copy of the Test Manual for an RMS product the following options are available: • www.rmspl.com.au/search.asp Check the RMS web site at: •...
  • Page 5: Mechanical Configuration

    Mechanical Configuration Great care has been taken to design a rugged, cost effective & flexible mechanical solution for the 1S20 series Arc Fault Monitor. The ZA12 case MATRIX range provides a compact draw out case solution with M4 screw terminals: •...
  • Page 6 Rear view of panel mount version terminal base Note wiring diagram & configuration switches Note type number detail & retention screws www.rmspl.com.au Visit for the latest product information. Due to RMS continuous product improvement policy this information is subject to change without notice. 1A54_Guide/Iss B/24/07/06...
  • Page 7 Internal view of surface mount PCB Note combined tri-colour LED & reset button Note separate tri colour LED & reset button www.rmspl.com.au Visit for the latest product information. Due to RMS continuous product improvement policy this information is subject to change without notice. 1A54_Guide/Iss B/24/07/06...
  • Page 8 The order of precedence for technical information is as follows: • Test Manual • Technical Bulletin • User Guide www.rmspl.com.au Visit for the latest product information. Due to RMS continuous product improvement policy this information is subject to change without notice. 1A54_Guide/Iss B/24/07/06...
  • Page 9 • For very low arc fault currents the instantaneous trip stage of a standard over-current relay cannot be set low enough. www.rmspl.com.au Visit for the latest product information. Due to RMS continuous product improvement policy this information is subject to change without notice. 1S20/Issue R/28/02/2010 - 1/11...
  • Page 10 One arc sensor - CB chamber Independent trip to BUS breaker (BUS overcurrent check stage not shown) www.rmspl.com.au Visit for the latest product information. Due to RMS continuous product improvement policy this information is subject to change without notice. 1S20/Issue R/28/02/2010 - 2/11...
  • Page 11 50/51 Figure 5: One, two or three arc sensors located in the BUS chamber www.rmspl.com.au Visit for the latest product information. Due to RMS continuous product improvement policy this information is subject to change without notice. 1S20/Issue R/28/02/2010 - 3/11...
  • Page 12: Operation

    The 1S20 will then perform an arc sensor test function & automatically reset. www.rmspl.com.au Visit for the latest product information. Due to RMS continuous product improvement policy this information is subject to change without notice. 1S20/Issue R/28/02/2010 - 4/11...
  • Page 13 Arc sensor 3 - Arc Sensor 3 fitted OFF - Arc Sensor 3 not fitted www.rmspl.com.au Visit for the latest product information. Due to RMS continuous product improvement policy this information is subject to change without notice. 1S20/Issue R/28/02/2010 - 5/11...
  • Page 14: Wiring Diagrams

    1S20 application diagram - Circuits shown in de-energised condition Figure 9: 1S20 Wiring application diagram www.rmspl.com.au Visit for the latest product information. Due to RMS continuous product improvement policy this information is subject to change without notice. 1S20/Issue R/28/02/2010 - 6/11...
  • Page 15: Mounting Options

    Figure 11: Surface mount version side view Figure 13: Panel mount version side view www.rmspl.com.au Visit for the latest product information. Due to RMS continuous product improvement policy this information is subject to change without notice. 1S20/Issue R/28/02/2010 - 7/11...
  • Page 16: Panel Mount Version

    Figure 14: Panel mounting cut out detail Figure 15: Surface mounting detail Figure 16: DIN rail mounting detail www.rmspl.com.au Visit for the latest product information. Due to RMS continuous product improvement policy this information is subject to change without notice. 1S20/Issue R/28/02/2010 - 8/11...
  • Page 17: Din Rail Mounting Kit

    Figure 19: DIN rail clip fitting detail – Specify DIN Rail Mounting Kit P/N 290407157 www.rmspl.com.au Visit for the latest product information. Due to RMS continuous product improvement policy this information is subject to change without notice. 1S20/Issue R/28/02/2010 - 9/11...
  • Page 18: Technical Data

    4 setting. MANUAL RESET Press front button or interrupt power supply to reset LED’s. www.rmspl.com.au Visit for the latest product information. Due to RMS continuous product improvement policy this information is subject to change without notice. 1S20/Issue R/28/02/2010 - 10/11...
  • Page 19: Ordering Information

    Self reset after 2s ARC SENSOR 3 Arc sensor 3 fitted (Default) Arc sensor 3 not fitted www.rmspl.com.au Visit for the latest product information. Due to RMS continuous product improvement policy this information is subject to change without notice. 1S20/Issue R/28/02/2010 - 11/11...
  • Page 20 Arc Fault Monitor & its trip output contacts closed. Refer to the 1S20 Arc Fault Monitor Technical Bulletin for further details. www.rmspl.com.au Visit for the latest product information. Due to RMS continuous product improvement policy this information is subject to change without notice. 1S30/Issue G/18/07/11 - 1/5...
  • Page 21: Detector Characteristics

    Sensitivity testing should therefore be conducted using a 50-75W halogen lamp with an integrated aluminum reflector. Figure 3: www.rmspl.com.au Visit for the latest product information. Due to RMS continuous product improvement policy this information is subject to change without notice. 1S30/Issue G/18/07/11 - 2/5...
  • Page 22 Right angle mounting off a surface Mount off floor or walls within switchgear / BUS bar chamber www.rmspl.com.au Visit for the latest product information. Due to RMS continuous product improvement policy this information is subject to change without notice. 1S30/Issue G/18/07/11 - 3/5...
  • Page 23: Auxiliary Supply

    -5 to +55 Storage: -25 to +75 Figure 16: M Series case type earth connection detail www.rmspl.com.au Visit for the latest product information. Due to RMS continuous product improvement policy this information is subject to change without notice. 1S30/Issue G/18/07/11 - 4/5...
  • Page 24 ‘looks’ forward through front label window Figure 17: 1S30 Arc Fault Sensor dimensions www.rmspl.com.au Visit for the latest product information. Due to RMS continuous product improvement policy this information is subject to change without notice. 1S30/Issue G/18/07/11 - 5/5...
  • Page 25: Installation

    Instrumentation which may be used for making measurements should be earthed to the case whenever possible. www.rmspl.com.au Visit for the latest product information. Due to RMS continuous product improvement policy this information is subject to change without notice. 1S20-4/IssB/29/02/08...
  • Page 26 Visit for the latest product information. Due to RMS continuous product improvement policy this information is subject to change without notice. 1S20-4/Iss B/29/02/08...
  • Page 27 When not required for immediate use, the relay should be returned to its original carton and stored in a clean, dry place. www.rmspl.com.au Visit for the latest product information. Due to RMS continuous product improvement policy this information is subject to change without notice. 1S20-4/Iss B/29/02/08...
  • Page 28 PANEL CUT OUT DETAIL REAR VIEW MOUNTING SCREWS (Panel Mount Version) (Minimum clearance to other devices)mm www.rmspl.com.au Visit for the latest product information. Due to RMS continuous product improvement policy this information is subject to change without notice. 1S20-4/Iss B/29/02/08...
  • Page 29: Release Lever

    P/N H01180001B - DIN rail mount version S/N:123456 DIN RAIL 24mm 82mm RELEASE LEVER SIDE VIEW www.rmspl.com.au Visit for the latest product information. Due to RMS continuous product improvement policy this information is subject to change without notice. 1S20-4/Iss B/29/02/08...
  • Page 30 Before energising the equipment, the following should be checked: 1. Voltage rating and polarity; 2. Integrity of connections; 3. Protective fuse rating; www.rmspl.com.au Visit for the latest product information. Due to RMS continuous product improvement policy this information is subject to change without notice. 1S20-4/Iss B/29/02/08...
  • Page 31 The arc sensor must not be exposed to direct sunlight or any other strong light. Do not mount the arc sensor directly under a light source. www.rmspl.com.au Visit for the latest product information. Due to RMS continuous product improvement policy this information is subject to change without notice. 1S20-4/Iss B/29/02/08...
  • Page 32: Sensor Locations

    Due to the wide detection range of the sensors and the light reflection inside the switchgear, the mounting position is not very critical. SENSOR LOCATIONS SENSOR LOCATIONS www.rmspl.com.au Visit for the latest product information. Due to RMS continuous product improvement policy this information is subject to change without notice. 1S20-4/Iss B/29/02/08...
  • Page 33 It is recommended that incineration and disposal to water courses is avoided. The product should be disposed of in a safe manner. www.rmspl.com.au Visit for the latest product information. Due to RMS continuous product improvement policy this information is subject to change without notice. 1S20-4/Iss B/29/02/08...
  • Page 34: Maintenance

    Inspect the relay for obvious signs of damage or ingress of moisture or other contamination. Terminal Base Isolate the relay; remove the retention screws & un-plug the 1S20 module from the terminal base. Care must be taken to avoid subjecting the relay element to static discharge which may damage or degrade sensitive electronic components.
  • Page 35 >20,000 Lux and 2ms is recommended. STEP TWO Connect up the 1S20, 1S30 with a dropping resistor & storage CRO as per the test diagram. Activate the 1S30 sensor using a camera flash gun positioned directly in front of the sensor window and check that the 1S30 trip LED activates.
  • Page 36 STEP THREE The test described in step two is used to prove the operating performance of the 1S20 Arc Fault Monitor. To check the performance of the complete system the 1S30 performance must also be checked. Make up an Arc Detection Interface Unit (ADI) and connect up to the 1S20, 1S30 with a dropping resistor &...
  • Page 37: Fault Diagnosis

    Suspect 1S30 Sensor – Repeat test with another 1S30.. Fail Fail Suspect 1S20 Arc Fault Monitor – Repeat test with another 1S30. www.rmspl.com.au Visit for the latest product information. Due to RMS continuous product improvement policy this information is subject to change without notice. User_Guide-5/Iss D/29/01/08...
  • Page 38 ♦ Fault setting tests ♦ Speed of operation performance checks 1S20 Speed of Operation Test Jig Manufactured by RMS www.rmspl.com.au Visit for the latest product information. Due to RMS continuous product improvement policy this information is subject to change without notice. User_Guide-5/Iss D/29/01/08...
  • Page 39 For RMS use only Date Received: Contact Name: Reference No: Date Acknowledged: Date of Reply: Date Cleared: www.rmspl.com.au Visit for the latest product information. Due to RMS continuous product improvement policy this information is subject to change without notice. User_Guide-5/Iss D/29/01/08...
  • Page 40 R e l a y M o n i t o r i n g S y s t e m s P t y L t d Due to RMS continuous product improvement policy this information is subject to change without notice.

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