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Voltage and frequency monitor
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Handbuch
VME420
Voltage and frequency monitor
for monitoring AC/DC systems of 0...300 V, 15...460 Hz
for undervoltage, overvoltage, underfrequency, overfrequency
VME420_D00026_04_M_XXEN/09.2021
Manual EN

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  • Page 1 Handbuch VME420 Voltage and frequency monitor for monitoring AC/DC systems of 0…300 V, 15…460 Hz for undervoltage, overvoltage, underfrequency, overfrequency VME420_D00026_04_M_XXEN/09.2021 Manual EN...
  • Page 2 Bender GmbH & Co. KG Postfach 1161 • 35301 Grünberg • Germany Londorfer Str. 65 • 35305 Grünberg • Germany Tel.: +49 6401 807-0 • Fax: +49 6401 807-259 E-Mail: info@bender.de • www.bender.de © Bender GmbH & Co. KG All rights reserved.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents 1. Important information ....................7 How to use this manual ....................7 Technical support: service and support ..............8 1.2.1 First level support ....................8 1.2.2 Repair service ......................8 1.2.3 Field service ....................... 9 Training courses ......................10 Delivery conditions .......................
  • Page 4 Device information interrogation ..............44 5.5.10 History memory interrogation ................. 44 Preset function/ factory setting ................44 Commissioning ......................45 6. Technical data VME420… ..................46 Data in tabular form ....................46 Standards, approvals and certifications ............... 50 Ordering information ....................50 User settings (overview) .....................

  • Page 5: How To Use This Manual

    This symbol denotes information intended to assist the user in making optimum use of the product. 1.2 Technical support: service and support For commissioning and troubleshooting Bender offers: First level support Technical support by phone or e-mail for all Bender products • Questions about specific customer applications • Commissioning •...

  • Page 6: Repair Service

    **Mo-Thu 7.00 a.m. - 4.00 p.m., Fr 7.00 a.m. - 1.00 p.m 1.3 Training courses Bender provides training on how to use the universal measuring device. Current dates of training courses and workshops can be found on the Internet at http:// www.bender.de ->...

  • Page 7: Delivery Conditions

    ZVEI (Zentralverband Elektrotechnik- und Elektronikindustrie e.V., (German Elec- trical and Electronic Manufacturers' Association) also applies. Conditions of sale and delivery can be obtained from Bender in printed or electronic for- mat. 1.5 Inspection, transport and storage Inspect the dispatch and equipment packaging for damage, and compare the contents of the package with the delivery documents.

  • Page 8: Disposal

    13th August 2005 must be taken back by the manufac- turer and disposed of properly. For more information on the disposal of Bender devices, refer to our website at www.bender.de -> Service & support.

  • Page 9: Safety Instructions

    2.3 Intended use The voltage monitor VME420 monitors AC/DC systems in the frequency range DC/15…460 Hz for undervoltage, overvoltage, underfrequency and overfrequency. The devices are de- signed for the nominal voltage range U = 0…300 V.
  • Page 10 Safety instructions VME420_D00026_04_M_XXEN/09.2021...

  • Page 11: Function

    3. Function 3.1 Device features • Undervoltage and overvoltage monitoring of AC/DC systems 0…300 V in the frequency range DC/15…460 Hz • Preset function: Automatic response value setting for undervoltage and overvoltage, < U and > U as well as for underfrequency and overfrequency < f and > f. •...

  • Page 12: Fast Commissioning For Un = 230 V

    3. When the conditions 1 and 2 are satisfied, you can connect the voltage monitor to the three-phase system to be monitored according to the wiring diagram (page 18). The following predefined response values will be set automatically: VME420 operating range Response value < U, < f Response value > U, > f 230 V 196…253 V...

  • Page 13: Automatic Self Test

    3.7 Functional fault If there is an internal functional fault, all three LEDs flash. The display shows an error code (E01…E32). In such a case please contact the Bender Service. 3.8 Fault memory The fault memory can be activated, deactivated or can be set to continuous mode (con). If the fault memory is set to "con“...

  • Page 14: Assigning Alarms To The Alarm Relays K/K2

    With the password protection activated (on), settings are only possible after entering the cor- rect password (0…999). If you cannot operate your device because you cannot remember your password, please contact info@Bender-service.com. 3.12 Factory setting FAC After activating the factory setting, all settings previously changed are reset to delivery status.

  • Page 15: Alarm Leds Show Which Relay Is In The Alarm State

    Function 3.14 Alarm LEDs show which relay is in the alarm state When the menu item LEd is activated, the alarm LED AL1 indicates that K1 is in the alarm state. When AL2 lights up, K2 is in the alarm state. An alarm relay cannot switch to the alarm state unless an alarm category has been assigned to it.

  • Page 16: Frequency Alarm In Case Of Measuring Voltage Failure

    Function 3.16 Frequency alarm in case of measuring voltage failure (Menu -> AL -> <U Hz) If the voltage of the monitored system falls to the point where the frequency can no longer be determined, this parameter is used to set how the frequency alarm should behave. On: The device sets the underfrequency/overfrequency alarm (factory setting).

  • Page 17: Installation And Connection

    Installation and connection 4. Installation and connection Only qualified personnel are permitted to carry out the work necessary to install, commission an d run a device or system. Risk of electrocution due to electric shock! Touching live parts of the system carries the risk of: •...
  • Page 18 Installation and connection 1. DIN rail mounting: Snap the rear mounting clip of the device into place in such a way that a safe and tight fit is ensured. 2. Screw fixing: Use a tool to move the rear mounting clips (a second mounting clip is required, see ordering information) to a position that it projects beyond the enclosure.

  • Page 19: Operation And Setting

    5. Operation and setting 5.1 Display elements in use The meaning of the display elements in use is listed in detail in the table below. Display elements Element Function < U, Undervoltage (Alarm 2), > U overvoltage (Alarm 1) R1, r1, Alarm relay K1, R2, r2 Alarm relay K2...

  • Page 20: Function Of The Operating Elements

    Operation and setting 5.2 Function of the operating elements Device front Element Function Power On LED, green Menu item LEd deactivated: AL1, LED Alarm 1 lights (yellow): Response value > U reached LED Alarm 2 lights (yellow): Response AL1 AL2 value <...

  • Page 21: Menu Structure

    5.3 Menu structure All adjustable parameters are listed in the columns menu item and adjustable parameters. A display-like representation is used to illustrate the parameters in the column menu item. Dif- ferent alarm categories can be assigned to the alarm relays K1, K2 via the submenus r1, r2. This is done by activation or deactivation of the respective function.

  • Page 22: Display In Standard Mode

    Operation and setting Parameter setting via pass- word (device Re-establish factory set- control) tings Manual preset Function blocked Display hard / software version History memory for the first alarm value, erasable 5.4 Display in standard mode By default, the display indicates the voltage across the terminals U1/+ and U2/-. In order to change the default display, confirm your choice with Enter.

  • Page 23: Display In Menu Mode

    Operation and setting 5.5 Display in menu mode Menu item Adjustable parameter Interrogate and adjust response values: – Undervoltage: < U (AL2) – Overvoltage: > U (AL1) – Hysteresis of the response values: Hys U – Underfrequency: < Hz (AL1 and AL2) –...
  • Page 24 Operation and setting Menu structure t >1,5 s t > 1,5 s t < 1,5 s t < 1,5 s t > 1,5 s Parameter settings An example is given below on how to change the alarm response value for overvoltage > U. Proceed as follows: 1.

  • Page 25: Setting: Response Values For Under-, Overvoltage And Hysteresis

    Operation and setting 5. Confirm the activation of the response value with Enter. The associated value in V appears on a flashing display. 6. Use the Up or Down key to set the appropriate response value. Confirm with Enter. > U flashes. 7.

  • Page 26: Setting: Response Values For Under-, Overfrequency, Hysteresis

    Operation and setting Setting the hysteresis of the voltage response values >1,5 s 5.5.2 Setting: response values for under-, overfrequency, hysteresis Setting the underfrequency response value < Hz >1,5 s Setting the overfrequency response value > Hz >1,5 s VME420_D00026_04_M_XXEN/09.2021...

  • Page 27: Setting: Fault Memory And Operating Principle (Alarm Relays)

    Operation and setting Setting the hysteresis of the frequency response values >1,5 s Switch off frequency alarm when the voltage is too low < < < < 5.5.3 Setting: fault memory and operating principle (alarm relays) Deactivating the fault memory >1,5 s Setting the alarm relay K1 to N/C operation (n.c.) >1,5 s...

  • Page 28: Assigning Alarm Categories To The Alarm Relays

    Operation and setting Setting the alarm relay K2 to N/O operation (n.o.) >1,5 s LEDs AL1/AL2 are intended to indicate the alarm state of K1/K2 >1,5 s 5.5.4 Assigning alarm categories to the alarm relays Undervoltage, overvoltage, underfrequency, overfrequency and device-related error messages of the voltage relay can be assigned to the alarm relays K1 (r1, 1) and K2 (r2, 2).
  • Page 29 Operation and setting Alarm relay K1: Assigning the category undervoltage >1,5 s Alarm relay 1: Deactivating the category overvoltage >1,5 s When an alarm relay (K1/K2) has been deactivated via the menu, an alarm will not be signalled by the respective changeover con- tact! An alarm will only be indicated by the respective alarm LED CAUTION (AL1/AL2)! This only applies to the out menu setting LEd = off!

  • Page 30: Setting The Time Delays

    Operation and setting 5.5.5 Setting the time delays Setting range 0…300 s • Response delay for K1 • Response delay for K2 • Start-up delay during device start • Common delay on release for K1 and K2: is only relevant if fault memory M is deactivated) The operating steps for the setting of the response delay t and the start-up delay t are illus- trated by way of example.

  • Page 31: Factory Setting And Password Protection

    Operation and setting 5.5.6 Factory setting and password protection Use this menu to activate the password protection, to change the password or to deactivate the password protection. In addition, you can reset the device to its factory settings. a) Activating the password protection >1,5 s b) Changing the password >1,5 s...

  • Page 32: Restoring Factory Settings

    Operation and setting 5.5.7 Restoring factory settings ..5.5.8 Manual activation of the preset function ..>1,5 s 5.5.9 Device information interrogation This function is used to interrogate the hardware (d…) and software (1.xx) versions. After acti- vating this function, data will be displayed as a scrolling text. Once one pass is completed, you can select individual data sections using the Up/Down keys.

  • Page 33: History Memory Interrogation

    Operation and setting 5.5.10 History memory interrogation The history memory can be selected via the menu HiS. Use the Up and Down keys to view the next display. If Clr is flashing, the history memory can be cleared by pressing the Enter key.

  • Page 34: Commissioning

    Operation and setting 5.7 Commissioning Prior to commissioning, check proper connection of the voltage monitor. After connecting a brand-new VME420 to a standard system of = 230 V 50 Hz, the response values are automatically set by the internal preset function:...

  • Page 35: Technical Data Vme420

    Technical data VME420… 6. Technical data VME420… 6.1 Data in tabular form ( )* = factory setting Insulation coordination acc. to IEC 60664-1/IEC 60664-3 Rated insulation voltage ..............................250 V Rated impulse voltage/overvoltage category.........................4 kV / III Pollution degree..................................3 Protective separation (reinforced insulation) between:......(A1, A2) - (U1/+, U2/-) - (11-12-14) - (21-22-24)
  • Page 36 Technical data VME420… Resolution of setting f 100…500 Hz ..........................1 Hz Preset function: Underfrequency for f = 16.7 Hz / 50 Hz / 60 Hz / 400 Hz ..........15.7 Hz / 49 Hz / 59 Hz / 399 Hz Overfrequency for f = 16.7 Hz / 50 Hz / 60 Hz / 400 Hz ............
  • Page 37 Technical data VME420… Environment/EMC EMC ..................................... IEC 61326 Operating temperature ..........................-25 ºC…+55 ºC Classification of climatic conditions acc. to IEC 60721: Stationary use (IEC 60721-3-3) ..............3K23 (except condensation and formation of ice) Transportation (IEC 60721-3-2) ..............2K11 (except condensation and formation of ice) Storage (IEC 60721-3-1) ................1K22 (except condensation and formation of ice)

  • Page 38: Standards, Approvals And Certifications

    ( )* = factory setting ** = The technical data applies to the operating range of the rated frequency (15…460 Hz) only. 6.2 Standards, approvals and certifications The VME420 complies with the requirements of DIN EN 45545-2:2016. 6.3 Ordering information Nominal voltage...

  • Page 39: User Settings (Overview)

    Technical data VME420… 6.4 User settings (overview) Menu Parameter User setting Setting range AL-LED U< PRESET or 6…300 V U> U Hys 1 … 40 % Hz < 1+2 * PRESET or 10…500 Hz Hz > 1+2 * Hz Hys 0.2 Hz...
  • Page 40 Technical data VME420… 6.5 Revision history Document Valid from Date State/Changes version software Editorial revision P. 21 Note on rail vehicles 09.2021 P. 48 Standards, approvals and certifications, "DIN EN 45545-2:2016“ P. 50 Revision history VME420_D00026_04_M_XXEN/09.2021...

  • Page 41: Index

    INDEX - Setting the operating principle of the alarm relays Adjustable parameters, list 28 K1: assignment alarm category 29 K2: assignment alarm category 29 - Setting the time delays 40 Automatic self test 18 Password protection 19 LED Alarm 1 lights 27 Preset function 17 currently measured values LED Alarm 2 lights 27...
  • Page 44 Bender GmbH & Co. KG P.O. Box 1161 • 35301 Grünberg • Germany Londorfer Strasse 65 • 35305 Grünberg • Germany Tel.: +49 6401 807-0 • Fax: +49 6401 807-259 E-Mail: info@bender.de • www.bender.de © Bender GmbH & Co. KG All rights reserved.

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