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  • Page 1 AQ-0x Arc sensors Instruction manual...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    6.2 Fiber optic loop sensors ....................... 16 7 Or 7 Ordering inf dering informa ormation tion ..............................................17 8 Contact and r 8 Contact and re e f f er erence inf ence informa ormation tion......................................18 © Arcteq Relays Ltd IM00047...
  • Page 3 Nothing contained in this document shall increase the liability or extend the warranty obligations of the manufacturer Arcteq Relays Ltd. The manufacturer expressly disclaims any and all liability for any damages and/or losses caused due to a failure to comply with the instructions contained herein or caused by persons who do not fulfil the aforementioned requirements.
  • Page 4: Document Informa Ormation Tion

    - Removed the entire "Tubing" section from the "Connecting sensors" chapter. - Removed all fiber sensor images. - Technical data: updated the IP classifications for AQ-01 and AQ-02, corrected the AWG measurements. - Updated the order codes. R R e e vision vision 1.05 1.05 © Arcteq Relays Ltd IM00047...
  • Page 5 Changes chapter. R R e e vision vision 1.06 1.06 Date January 2023 Changes - Updated the Arcteq logo on the cover. R R e e vision vision 1.07 1.07 Date April 2023 - Small changes to visual style. Changes - Small improvements to descriptions.
  • Page 6: Safety Information

    Please note that although these warnings relate to direct damage to personnel and/or equipment, it should be understood that operating damaged equipment may also lead to further, indirect damage to personnel and/or equipment. Therefore, we expect any user to fully comply with these special messages. © Arcteq Relays Ltd IM00047...
  • Page 7: Arc Sensors C Sensors

    No external mounting plates are needed regardless of the mounting type. However, you can use mounting brackets, such as Arcteq's sensor bracket accessory, for installation. See Using the sensor bracket chapter for more information.
  • Page 8: Arc Light And Pressure Point Sensor Aq-02

    "the eye". The sensor is placed on the wall (with the colored side against the wall), and then fixed to the wall with two screws. No external mounting plates are needed regardless of the mounting type. However, you can use mounting brackets, such as Arcteq's sensor bracket accessory, for installation. See the Using the sensor bracket chapter for more information.
  • Page 9: Arc Light Fiber Optic Loop Sensor Aq-08

    If necessary, the ends of an AQ-07 cable can be ordered with heat shrinking tubing to avoid light detection outside the protected zone. The covered area can be one (1) or two (2) meters by default; if other lengths are required, please consult the Arcteq sales team. You can find the Contact and reference information chapter at the end of this manual.
  • Page 10 -08) A A Q Q -102L -102LV V A A Q Q -103L -103LV V Order option A A Q Q -110P -110PL L V V Order option A A Q Q -110FL -110FLV V © Arcteq Relays Ltd IM00047...
  • Page 11: Connecting Sensors

    2. Attach the cable to the connector and to the arc protection device. 3. Reattach the connectors to the sensor. 4. Run the auto-configuration procedure (see the "System setup" chapter in the device manual for further details). © Arcteq Relays Ltd IM00047...
  • Page 12: Using The Sensor Bracket

    AQ-02 light and pressure sensor can only be installed inside the compartment wall! Arcteq offers a plastic sensor bracket for easier installation of point sensors to compartment walls. When using the sensor bracket, begin by situating the bracket correctly with regards to the arc- protected space.
  • Page 13: Installation Of Fiber Loop Sensors

    2. Install protective covers in the holes to ensure the sensor cable remains unharmed by rough edges. 3. Run the sensor cable through the holes and along the protected area. Fasten it to the compartment walls with cable clips or some other appropriate anchoring method. © Arcteq Relays Ltd IM00047...
  • Page 14 Instruction manual Version: 1.08 4. Turn the black and blue receiver (“Rx”) and transceiver (“Tx”) screws counter-clockwise and plug in the sensor cable terminals. Then turn the screws clockwise to secure the terminals in their place. © Arcteq Relays Ltd IM00047...
  • Page 15: Dimensions Imensions

    A A Q Q -0x 5 Dimensions Instruction manual Version: 1.08 5 Dimensions Figure. 5 - 7. Dimensions of Arcteq point sensors. Figure. 5 - 8. Dimensions of the Arcteq sensor bracket. © Arcteq Relays Ltd IM00047...
  • Page 16: Technic Echnical Da Al Data Ta

    Pressure measuring accuracy ±1.8 % (of full scale) Detection radius 180º Mechanical protection IP 20 Sensor cable specification Shielded twisted pair 0.75 mm (AWG: 18) Maximum sensor cable length (per 200 m channel) Operating temperature –20…+85 ºC © Arcteq Relays Ltd IM00047...
  • Page 17: Fiber Optic Loop Sensors

    Table. 6.2 - 8. Technical data for the AQ-08 fiber optic loop sensor. Material Covered glass fiber Light intensity threshold 8,000 lux Cable length (min…max) 3…15 m Cable diameter 1.2 mm Detection radius 360º Bending radius 1 cm Operating temperature –40…+125 ºC © Arcteq Relays Ltd IM00047...
  • Page 18: Ordering Inf Dering Informa Ormation Tion

    A A Q Q -0x 7 Ordering information Instruction manual Version: 1.08 7 Ordering information AQ-0x point sensors AQ-0x fiber optic loop sensors Accessories Order code Description Note Manufacturer AX033 Sensor bracket Arcteq Relays Ltd. © Arcteq Relays Ltd IM00047...
  • Page 19: Contact And Reference Information

    Arcteq Relays Ltd. Visiting and postal address Kvartsikatu 2 A 1 65300 Vaasa, Finland Contacts Phone: +358 10 3221 370 Website: arcteq.com Technical support: arcteq.com/support-login +358 10 3221 388 (EET 9:00 – 17.00) E-mail (sales): sales@arcteq.fi © Arcteq Relays Ltd IM00047...

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