Opening or dismantling the device should only be carried out by suitably qualified personnel under the supervision of BAUR Test Equipment Ltd. 1.2 Danger Levels Signal words within the instructions specify the danger levels.
Dangerous Voltage Alternating Current IP standard – Protection against dust and water: IPXX TRANSMITTER IP standard – Protection against dust and water : IPXX RECEIVER Do not throw away with household waste Page 4 of 20 UM-BUKCI-3-v240517...
2. Overview The BUKCI-3 is intended for cable and phase identification on a live LV distribution network. It can operate in single-phase or three-phase mode on 50 or 60Hz networks at 115V, 230V, or 400V. The set is comprised of two elements, the transmitter and the receiver.
2.2 System overview Rogowski Sensor Receiver for phase ID Pocket Cable ID Sensor Pocket Load Current Connection, button Voltage, and Phase Rotation indication Fault indicators Fuses and elbow Connection connectors cables Page 6 of 20 UM-BUKCI-3-v240517...
3. Detailed operation 3.1 Transmitter Caution : BUKCI-3 Transmitter is not water- proof. If used in wet weather, place the unit under shelter. Some protection is given if the guidelines below are followed. Rest the lid on the locks Fold down the ...
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Engineering judgement then needs to be applied, to identify the desired cable, by comparing all cables concerned. Page 10 of 20 UM-BUKCI-3-v240517...
It is possible to force a power off using the power on/off menu: press the button for at least 4 seconds. When the menu appears, choose the yes or no option by quickly pressing the button and validating using a long press. Page 11 of 20 UM-BUKCI-3-v240517...
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CABLE SEARCHING step: Put the sensor on the cable to be investigated. Wait for the bar graph to become stable, and check for signal. Presence of signal will appear as follows: Page 12 of 20 UM-BUKCI-3-v240517...
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It is necessary to systematically test every cable, then to select the maximum level obtained which designates the cable to be identified: Page 13 of 20 UM-BUKCI-3-v240517...
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Connect the flexible Rogowski coil used for phase identification to the receiver, it will be automatically recognised. The text PHASE SEARCHING will appear on the display. Close the Rogowski coil around the selected phase. Page 14 of 20 UM-BUKCI-3-v240517...
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• First step: Identify the first phase and the neutral • Second step: Connect the transmitter to another phase and the neutral and proceed as above to identify a second phase. The third phase is identified by deduction. Page 15 of 20 UM-BUKCI-3-v240517...
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L2 is the last one to be identified by deduction. If no signal at all is detected, the receiver will only display 2 hyphens ( ). The display of a value in dB necessarily means that a signal has been detected. Page 16 of 20 UM-BUKCI-3-v240517...
The current drawn is too weak or too strong compared to its nominal value (it is usually the sign of a failure, it should never happen in normal operation). Return the device to Baur Test Equipment Ltd for troubleshooting Page 17 of 20 UM-BUKCI-3-v240517...
6. Maintenance Opening or dismantling the device should only be carried out by BAUR Test Equipment Ltd. Never use solvent, or a solvent-based product to clean the system nor its accessories. For cleaning and maintenance of BUKCI-3, it is sufficient to: Check that the sensors are clean by wiping with a dry cloth •...
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