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Siemens Intelli-Arc IDT6000 User Manual

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  • Page 1 User Manual Intelli-Arc ® Diagnostic Tool Revision 1.0 usa.siemens.com/Intelli-Arc...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Troubleshooting using the Inhab Diagnostics App ................38 8.2.1 Live Data ............................39 8.2.2 Manual record ........................... 41 8.2.3 Logged Waveforms record ........................ 47 Sending Data to Siemens ........................50 Firmware update ..........................53 Product Care ..............................57 Support ............................... 57 Warnings ..............................58...

  • Page 3: Safety Precautions

    The battery and fuse must only be replaced after the Intelli-Arc has been disconnected from all circuits and no live voltage is present. 10. Provided cables may only be used with the Siemens Intelli-Arc, model IDT6000. Use with other products may be hazardous.

  • Page 4: Specifications

    2. Specifications Category Information Product Model / Catalog Number IDT6000 Measurement Category CAT II at power inlet and receptacle, CAT III at banana jacks Pollution Degree Pollution Degree 2 Input Voltage 120VAC Output Voltage 120VAC (same as input) Frequency 60 Hz Power Consumption 26mA Current Rating...
  • Page 5 User Manual Intelli-Arc Note: MEASUREMENT CATEGORY II (CAT II) is applicable to test and measuring circuits connected directly to utilization points (socket outlets and similar points) of the low- voltage mains installation MEASUREMENT CATEGORY III (CAT III) is applicable to test and measuring circuits connected to the distribution part of the building’s low-voltage mains installation 3.

  • Page 6: Purpose

    Purpose The purpose of the Intelli-Arc Diagnostic Tool is to help a Qualified Person identify and diagnose problems on branch circuits. AFCI and GFCI breakers monitor electrical signals on the wiring for conditions that are present during a fault event. Commonly, this is due to loose, frayed, or damaged wiring.

  • Page 7: Included Parts, Optional Components & Tools

    User Manual Intelli-Arc Included Parts, Optional components & tools The following parts are included with the product. Figure 2: Intelli-Arc components and tools Item Part Name Part Number Notes Intelli-Arc Base Unit IDT6000BU Included Power Cord IDT6000PC Included Banana Plug Cords (4) IDT6000CC Included Included (Not...
  • Page 8 Figure 3: Intelli-Arc Components Device Item Description Power Inlet (CAT II) Load Receptacle (CAT II) Banana Jack, Line Hot (CAT III) Banana Jack, Line Neutral (CAT III) Banana Jack, Load Hot (CAT III) Banana Jack, Load Neutral (CAT III) Device Power Switch (Neutral) Device Power Switch (Hot) Logging Button Device Fuse Compartment...

  • Page 9: Product Label Legend

    User Manual Intelli-Arc Table 2: List of Intelli-Arc Components Product Label Legend Table 3: Symbols used on the Intelli-Arc...

  • Page 10: Intelli-Arc Installation

    RECEPTACLE ONLY IF IT IS CONNECTED TO A CIRCUIT WITH A CORRECTLY BONDED EARTH CONNECTION. THE POWER CORD IS NOT USER REPLACEABLE OR REPAIRABLE. USE OF IMPROPER POWER CORD MAY RESULT IN INJURY OR DEATH. CONTACT SIEMENS SUPPORT FOR REPLACEMENT PARTS.
  • Page 11 User Manual Intelli-Arc Figure 4: Intelli-Arc Line Side Receptacle Setup...
  • Page 12 Figure 5: Intelli-Arc Load Side Receptacle Setup Figure 6: Intelli-Arc rocker switches turned ON (A position) for receptacle-power cord installation...

  • Page 13: Branch Circuit Installation (Cat Iii)

    DISCONNECTING EQUIPMENT. THE BANANA CONNECTION CABLES ARE NOT USER REPLACEABLE OR REPAIRABLE. USE OF IMPROPER CABLES MAY RESULT IN INJURY OR DEATH. CONTACT SIEMENS SUPPORT FOR REPLACEMENT PARTS. Note: MEASUREMENT CATEGORY III (CAT III)is applicable to test and measuring circuits connected to the distribution part of the building’s low-voltage mains installation...
  • Page 14 21. Disconnect the Inline Splice end of the connectors of the Line side hot and neutral banana plug cords. 22. Disconnect the Inline Splice end of the connectors of the Load side hot and neutral banana plug cords. 23. Remove Intelli-Arc lanyard from Load Center 24.
  • Page 15 User Manual Intelli-Arc Figure 8: Panel with Dead Front Removed...
  • Page 16 Figure 9: Intelli-Arc with lanyard implementation...
  • Page 17 User Manual Intelli-Arc Figure 10: Switch off branch circuit...
  • Page 18 Figure 11: Wiring to Power Intelli-Arc...
  • Page 19 User Manual Intelli-Arc Figure 12: Intelli-Arc Line side wiring to Inline Splice connector...
  • Page 20 Figure 13: Intelli-Arc Line Side Wiring to Patch Cord...
  • Page 21 User Manual Intelli-Arc Figure 14: Intelli-Arc Line Side Wiring to Inline Splice Connector...
  • Page 22 Figure 15: Intelli-Arc in CAT III installation...

  • Page 23: Battery Installation & Removal

    INTELLI-ARC. INSTALLATION OR REMOVAL OF THE BATTERY WITHOUT FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN INJURY OR DEATH. CONTACT SIEMENS SUPPORT FOR REPLACEMENT PARTS. BATTERY MUST BE REGULARLY INSPECTED FOR DAMAGE, CORROSION, OR DEFECTS. IF INTELLI-ARC WILL BE STORED FOR LONGER THAN 30 DAYS, BATTERY MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE INTELLI-ARC.
  • Page 24 Type IEC 6LR61 / ANSI 1604A, 9V, 0.5Ah Alkaline Battery. Battery Removal 1. Ensure the Intelli-Arc is disconnected from all circuits. 2. Unscrew the battery compartment screw 2 rotations counter-clockwise with a Phillips screwdriver. Battery compartment screw location is indicated by symbol Figure 17: Unscrewing battery screw first (right), then pressing latch down (left)

  • Page 25: Battery Disposal

    8. Battery power can be confirmed when at least 1 LED is illuminated after the battery switch is turned to the position. BATTERY DISPOSAL: Battery is not recyclable. For battery disposal, please follow instructions of battery manufacturer, dispose of the battery at a facility that processes electronic waste products, or return to Siemens for disposal.

  • Page 26: Fuse Replacement

    OPERATE INTELLI-ARC. REPLACEMENT OF THE FUSE WITHOUT FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN INJURY OR DEATH. FUSE MAY ONLY BE REPLACED WITH A FUSE PROVIDED BY SIEMENS. CONTACT SIEMENS SUPPORT FOR REPLACEMENT PARTS. Fuse Replacement 1. Fuse should be checked and replaced if device power LED does not illuminate when AC power is supplied and both rocker switches are in the on position for the method connected.
  • Page 27 User Manual Intelli-Arc Figure 20: Replaceable Fuse...

  • Page 28: Mobile Phone App

    8. Mobile Phone App Download and install the Siemens Intelli-Arc mobile phone App named as Inhab Diagnostics app from the Google Play or Apple App store on a mobile phone running one of the following operating systems: iOS 16, Android 11 or a newer version.
  • Page 29 User Manual Intelli-Arc Figure 22: No Available Devices On a refresh, other nearby devices including Intelli-Arc devices with Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) connection will show in the list.
  • Page 30 Figure 23: Available Devices screen Tap on the Intelli-Arc device to connect with it. The Bluetooth LED on the Intelli-Arc will change from solid to flashing to indicate it is connected to the phone. Note: Following instructions are for iPhone devices only. The connection of the Intelli-Arc device is slightly different procedure. Tap on the Intelli-Arc device to connect with it.
  • Page 31 User Manual Intelli-Arc Figure 24: iPhone device: Tap on the Intelli-Arc device This will bring the users to a “Bluetooth Pairing Request” window. Figure 25: iPhone device: Bluetooth Pairing Request C. The user can enter a fixed code – 258456 and click Pair. D.
  • Page 32 Figure 26: iPhone device: Bluetooth pairing error message Once the pairing is successful, the window refreshes momentarily. Figure 27: iPhone device: Window refresh after successful pairing This will bring the users to a “Dashboard” screen.
  • Page 33 User Manual Intelli-Arc Figure 24: Dashboard screen On the dashboard screen, the users can review the specific information about the connected Intelli-Arc device such as Serial Number • • Firmware version System Date • Selection of Mode of operation – Normal (Default), Peak Hold & Logged Event •...
  • Page 34 Figure 25: Dashboard expanded There are three modes of operation which can be selected by using the drop down menu under Select. Normal (Default), Peak Hold & Logged Event...
  • Page 35 User Manual Intelli-Arc Figure 26: Selection of mode in Dashboard The “Normal” mode which is the default mode of operation. In this mode the data for various parameters such as Voltage, Current etc. updates in a periodic fashion. The “Peak Hold” mode displays the values which get updated to match with the latest peak values. In this mode, a Clear button is available which resets the values for new peak values to be measured.
  • Page 36 Figure 27: Peak Hold mode of operation The “Logged Event” mode displays the logged values associated with a “breaker trip” event. If the previous power cycle resulted in a breaker trip event, the data for various parameters such as Voltage, Current etc. are displayed associated with the trip event.
  • Page 37 User Manual Intelli-Arc Figure 28: Logged Event mode of operation Special instructions regarding RF Noise Additional information about the RF Noise level can be found by tapping on the information icon. This will show the 3 levels of color scheme surrounding the RF Noise. Typically when the RF Noise level is in the Red zone it can be characterized as an arc by the upstream breaker and may result in a breaker trip event.

  • Page 38: Troubleshooting Using The Inhab Diagnostics App

    Troubleshooting using the Inhab Diagnostics App The Inhab Diagnostics App can be used to troubleshoot an unwanted tripping issue with Siemens breakers. The App provides a method to record electrical conditions experienced by the branch under observation and the recorded information can be shared with Siemens engineering staff for further evaluation.

  • Page 39: Live Data

    User Manual Intelli-Arc Note: Once the cause of unwanted tripping has been identified, it is recommended that the root cause be addressed to eliminate future unwanted trip events in the future. Repairs to defects in wiring or damaged components should only be performed by a qualified electrician.
  • Page 40 Figure 31: Live Data signal selection After the user has completed the selection or deselected the signals, the user shall tap on OK button. To play the selected signals or all signals, the user shall tap on the Play button.

  • Page 41: Manual Record

    User Manual Intelli-Arc Figure 32: Live Data display User can also save the waveform as a recorded file by tapping on the “Save” icon and entering a File Name. There are provided guidelines regarding the acceptable characters for entering the file name. User can tap the save button and a message “Saved to history”...
  • Page 42 Figure 33: Record screen Under the Settings heading, the user shall select the Trigger Source by tapping on the down arrow next to Trigger Source.
  • Page 43 User Manual Intelli-Arc Figure 34: Enter Trigger Source User shall tap and select “Manual Trigger” as the trigger source. This will cause Intelli-Arc to allow recording of data when the Record button is pressed in the app. Figure 35: Select Manual Trigger as source...
  • Page 44 User shall (optionally) enter Record information by tapping on the down arrow next to “Record info”. Entering information will help the Siemens engineering team to correlate the recorded information with the entered load information. This information will also help the engineering team to perform additional troubleshooting in the engineering lab using the...
  • Page 45 User Manual Intelli-Arc Figure 38: Enter Record information. In this view the user can enter optionally Site Address Branch or Circuit Name Specific information regarding the load such as Device type, Manufacturer, Model Number Comments Figure 39: Saving Record information 10.
  • Page 46 11. User shall tap on “Record” button to start extracting the triggered waveforms. Figure 41: Recording waveforms 12. Once the capture notification circle is complete, fetched waveforms representing Load Current and RF Noise will be displayed.

  • Page 47: Logged Waveforms Record

    User Manual Intelli-Arc Figure 42: Displaying recorded waveforms 13. User can deselect either of the waveforms from the check boxes to see finer details or zoomed in details of the selected waveforms, by using finger gestures – pinching or spacing the fingers. 14.
  • Page 48 The loss of power can be caused by several reasons including, the branch circuit breaker experiences a trip because of fault or nuisance conditions. At the next power up, the user can retrieve the stored/logged data by the following instructions. User shall safely power the Intelli-Arc device.
  • Page 49 User Manual Intelli-Arc Figure 44: Scroll to Log Waveforms User shall tap “Log Waveforms” as the trigger source. Figure 45: Select Log Waveforms as source User shall tap OK to confirm selection. Figure 46: Confirm Log Waveforms as source 10. User shall tap on “Save Settings”. A message “Trigger settings are saved to the device” will appear on the app screen of the mobile device.

  • Page 50: Sending Data To Siemens

    The user can view the screen horizontally to pan the waveforms as well. Sending Data to Siemens User can send saved captures of recently recorded events directly to Siemens for further analysis and troubleshooting. User shall access the History section to review saved records.
  • Page 51 User Manual Intelli-Arc Figure 48: View History User shall tap on the down arrow to review information about the saved records.
  • Page 52 Figure 49: Viewed saved information in History User can view saved record waveforms by tapping on the Show button.

  • Page 53: Firmware Update

    The firmware (software) running within the Intelli-arc can be remotely updated by the Inhab Diagnostics app. A new version of the app will be available to download from the App stores containing the updated firmware, every time Siemens makes the decision to update the firmware of the Intelli-Arc to add/update features.
  • Page 54 Figure 51: More settings information screen User shall tap on "Update Firmware" block. A current version of the firmware will be listed here. This will open the "Update Firmware" screen.
  • Page 55 User Manual Intelli-Arc Figure 52: Check for Updates screen User shall tap on “Check For Updates” to check if new updates are available. Figure 53: Initiate check for update If Updates are available, the user shall get a prompt to make a choice to update now.
  • Page 56 Figure 54: Update found The user shall tap on "Update" to proceed with the update activity. Figure 55: Initiate Update This shall start the update procedure with a progress wheel showing a % of the update activity. Figure 56: Firmware update in progress During the update, the Intelli-Arc device will also indicate an update is in progress by slowly fading the LEDs on and off.

  • Page 57: Product Care

    Once the device reconnects, the user shall tap on the Intelli-Arc device. Figure 58: Device available after firmware update 9. Product Care Do not open product. No user serviceable parts inside. If damaged, please return to Siemens Industry Inc. at: 3617 Parkway Lane Peachtree Corners, GA 30092, USA Cleaning If the Intelli-Arc becomes dirty, it may be cleaned by wiping the outside surface with a damp rag, using water or isopropyl alcohol to wet the rag.

  • Page 58: Warnings

    This document contains a general description of available technical options only, and its effectiveness will be subject to specific variables including field conditions and project parameters. Siemens does not make representations, warranties, or assurances as to the accuracy or completeness of the content contained herein.
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