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ARC1 – Arc Detector 2.0
P/N: A1-2-SC-00
P/N: A1-2-DC-00
AFT microwave GmbH
Donaustr. 18
D-71522 Backnang- Waldrems
Phone: +49-(0)7191 / 9659-0
Fax :
+49-(0)7191 / 9659-200
www.aft-microwave.com
info@aft-microwave.com
Copyright © 2024
AFT microwave GmbH
All Rights Reserved

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  • Page 1 Manual ARC1 – Arc Detector 2.0 P/N: A1-2-SC-00 P/N: A1-2-DC-00 AFT microwave GmbH Donaustr. 18 D-71522 Backnang- Waldrems Phone: +49-(0)7191 / 9659-0 Fax : +49-(0)7191 / 9659-200 www.aft-microwave.com info@aft-microwave.com Copyright © 2024 AFT microwave GmbH All Rights Reserved...
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  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    ARC1 - Arc Detector 2.0 Manual Contents Preamble ................. 4 Intended use and operation ..........4 Warranty and liability disclaimer ........5 Basic safety notes ............5 Product Introduction ............6 Interface Description ............7 Status Display ..............8 Control Buttons ..............8 Control Signals Interface ..........
  • Page 4: Preamble

     Supply and access this manual to user personnel and operational staff at any time.  Train personnel, concerning the use of AFT products including safety notes. A precondition for the intended operation is the understanding of the manual and the recommended maintenance notes. Non-compliance can cause damages to the product as well as danger to personnel and equipment installations.
  • Page 5: Warranty And Liability Disclaimer

    ARC1 - Arc Detector 2.0 Manual 1.2 Warranty and liability disclaimer The contractually agreed warranty expires immediately if the product is changed, operated incorrectly not according to the intended operation or intentionally or negligently damaged. The warranty does not apply to natural wear and tear.
  • Page 6: Product Introduction

    ARC1 – Arc Detector 2.0 Manual Product Introduction The ARC1 2.0 arc detector is a compact electrical device for very fast and highly sensitive light and arc detection, using wide-spectrum photo diodes. It is designed to effectively protect high-power RF equipment from damage due to unwanted electrical breakdown, corona discharge and arcing.
  • Page 7: Interface Description

    ARC1 - Arc Detector 2.0 Manual Interface Description Element Interface Description Status display LED status indicators red (Arc) green (OK) TEST CH1, CH2 and EXT test buttons RESET Reset button Control Signals Control and output signals, D-SUB 15 USB COM port (optional use)
  • Page 8: Status Display

    ARC1 – Arc Detector 2.0 Manual Status Display LED-Status Description Ready LED flashes READY 1. During switch-on time: Initialization procedure (~10s). 2. During operation: In case of device failure CH 1 (power fail or data error). CH 2 READY Ready LED, CH1 LED and CH2 LED flashes green Ok status, no errors exist.
  • Page 9: Control Signals Interface

    ARC1 - Arc Detector 2.0 Manual Control Signals Interface Signal Description Signal Level CH1 arc output signal Open Collector (OC) CH2 arc output signal Open Collector (OC), for dual CH only Power/system failure Open Collector (OC) CH1 arc output signal...
  • Page 10: Electrical Interfaces

    (CH1) OR (CH2). A COM interface used in connection with the optional USB 2.0 B ARC1 – USB Interface Access ARC1 is designed for mains power supplies 100- IEC-60320- Mains 240VAC, 50/60Hz universal. There is an internal fuse 1A, time delay.
  • Page 11: Device Configuration

    ARC1 - Arc Detector 2.0 Manual Device Configuration Menu Button LED-Display Description Enter the configuration menu: READY RESET Keep RESET button pressed for > 5 s until all LEDs are red. „ON“ After releasing it, the colors of the CH 1...
  • Page 12: Installation And Initial Start

    All unused ports must remain covered by a cap to ensure correct operation of the device.  Connect AFT fiber optic cables to the optical ports ARC IN, and ARC OUT if used.  Use the electrical ARC Out (BNC) or the Control Signals (D-Sub 15) port to access the digital arc output signals (TTL or OC) for interlocking your high- power RF-source.
  • Page 13: Safety Notes

    RF waveguide significantly affect the sensitivity of arc detection.  ARC1 can only deploy its full capability of fast arc detection, if the arc viewport (observation point) is spot most close to a critical location. Even...
  • Page 14: Conformity

    ARC1 – Arc Detector 2.0 Manual 12 Conformity We confirm that the products A1-2-SC-00 ARC1 – Single Channel Arc Detector 2.0 and A1-2-DC-00 ARC1 – Dual Channel Arc Detector 2.0 fulfills the following requirements and directives of the EC: 2014/35/EU...
  • Page 15: Contact Address

    AFT microwave GmbH Donaustr. 18 D-71522 Backnang – Waldrems Germany Phone: + 49 – (0)7191 / 9659 – 0 : + 49 – (0)7191 / 9659 – 200 www.aft-microwave.com info@aft-microwave.com -------------------------------------------------------------------- Copyright © 2024 AFT microwave GmbH. All rights reserved.

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