Leakage current compensation for single-phase devices
Instruction manual
Fixed value
compensation of
50 Hz operational
leakage currents
at 5 / 10 mA
Can be used on
RCCBs with a
rated fault current
I
∆n
= 30 mA
or higher
according to
DIN VDE 0100-530
Page 1: ...sation for single phase devices Instruction manual Fixed value compensation of 50 Hz operational leakage currents at 5 10 mA Can be used on RCCBs with a rated fault current I n 30 mA or higher accordi...
Page 2: ...nk you for choosing the LEAKCOMP 1C leakage current compensation unit from EPA If you have any technical questions please give us a call Phone 49 0 6181 9704 0 For the latest information on this produ...
Page 3: ...the unit 11 2 2 Requirements for personnel 13 2 3 Responsibility 13 2 4 Connection 14 2 5 Follow the operating instructions 15 3 Technical data 16 3 1 Rating 16 3 2 Dimensions 17 4 Function 18 4 1 Fun...
Page 4: ...n 29 8 4 LED display elements 30 8 5 Setting the compensation current 30 8 6 Further increasing the compensation current 30 9 Troubleshooting 31 9 1 Blue LED remains off 31 9 2 Red LED is flashing 31...
Page 5: ...ntation K Bonkosch A Meyer Issue number 1 5 04 2018 Validity of device version LEAKCOMP 1C HW 1 2 EPA GmbH All rights including the rights to photomechanical reproduction and storage in electronic med...
Page 6: ...er reserves the right to change the specification of the product and its performance data as well as the contents of this instruction manual in both technical and commercial terms without prior notice...
Page 7: ...eath if not avoided WARNING Draws your attention to a hazardous situation that may result in serious injury or death if not avoided CAUTION Draws your attention to a hazardous situation that may resul...
Page 8: ...8 CE mark The CE mark is on the device nameplate The device complies with the relevant essential requirements of all applicable EU directives The declaration of conformity can be found in the chapter...
Page 9: ...Important basic information LEAKCOMP 1C www leakcomp de 8 of 34 1 10 Declaration of Conformity...
Page 10: ...ng operation preventing inadvertent or nuisance tripping of residual current devices caused by excessively high 50 Hz leakage currents The device works with all common RCCBs of the types A F B and B i...
Page 11: ...tant basic information LEAKCOMP 1C www leakcomp de 10 of 34 1 12 Delivery contents Leakage current compensation unit LEAKCOMP 1C EPA Article No 50275675 Operating manual LEAKCOMP 1C EPA Article No 502...
Page 12: ...d are to be operated on residual current circuit breakers RCCBs The LEAKCOMP 1C compensates for the leakage currents occurring with single phase consumers during operation preventing inadvertent or nu...
Page 13: ...event of modification or improper use High voltage differences between the neutral conductor and the protective earth conductor can overload or destroy the device Strong electromagnetic fields can aff...
Page 14: ...orised repair centres Unauthorised tampering can lead to property damage and will void the warranty provided by EPA GmbH 2 3 Responsibility WARNING Electronic devices are never fail safe The installer...
Page 15: ...d C2 is at level N neutral conductor of the mains voltage For safety reasons the relay contacts if used must therefore have a dielectric strength of at least 230 VAC and the connecting cables jumpers...
Page 16: ...ser must follow the safety instructions in this manual We assume no liability for damage caused by failure to follow these instructions This manual is an integral part of the product and is valid only...
Page 17: ...kPa Dimensions 17 5 x 90 x 56 4 mm Weight Approx 65 g Mounting fitting on DIN EN 50022 mounting rail position as required Connections Mains connection L N Protective earth conductor compensation conn...
Page 18: ...Technical data LEAKCOMP 1C www leakcomp de 17 of 34 3 2 Dimensions All dimensions are specified in mm Tolerance 1 mm Subject to change Current CAD files can be downloaded at www epa de...
Page 19: ...ent selectable 5 or 11 mA It is used in electrical systems or machines in which mostly single phase devices with an integrated EMC filter are connected to residual current devices RCDs or residual cur...
Page 20: ...34 4 2 Analysis of RCCB utilisation For leakage current measurement with an analysis of the RCCB utilisation we recommend using the leakage current analysis system EPA LEAKWATCH more information at ww...
Page 21: ...Since a 30 mA residual current device can already trigger normatively at 15 mA 50 of the rated residual current I n this value must be viewed with a critical eye To ensure that the RCCB works reliably...
Page 22: ...and have left the factory in a technically and operationally safe condition WARNING Read the operating instructions carefully before use 5 2 Internal transport The device must be protected against ex...
Page 23: ...ng liquids and solid foreign bodies must be avoided at all times as they can cause damage to the unit 6 2 Storage Always ensure that the LEAKCOMP 1C is stored in a correct and proper manner The unit m...
Page 24: ...ian and not carried out alone Follow the accident prevention regulations for electrical systems and equipment when carrying out all work Installation should only be carried while the power supply is d...
Page 25: ...torque of 0 8 Nm must not be exceeded 7 2 Installation conditions WARNING Follow the safety instructions in the section titled Safety and note the technical data in the section titled Technical data O...
Page 26: ...tended solely for controlling the LEAKCOMP 1C It must not be used for any other purpose The potential of the control voltage is on level N of the mains voltage For safety reasons the connecting cables...
Page 27: ...and must not be reversed Reversed phase and neutral conductors is indicated by the red LED ERROR Compensation connection The compensation connection PE on the LEAKCOMP 1C must be connected to the prot...
Page 28: ...Installation LEAKCOMP 1C www leakcomp de 27 of 34 7 4 Wiring diagram Standalone operation Wiring the LEAKCOMP 1C to an RCCB...
Page 29: ...Installation LEAKCOMP 1C www leakcomp de 28 of 34 Parallel operation Wiring of two LEAKCOMP 1C operated in parallel to an RCCB...
Page 30: ...th and without the LEAKCOMP 1C 8 1 Switching on When the supply voltage is switched on the device first carries out a self test which detects and if necessary corrects the correct assignment of the ph...
Page 31: ...on current level the resulting 50 Hz leakage current is almost zero The level of the compensation current can be selected with a jumper between terminals C1 and C2 If terminals C1 and C2 are open the...
Page 32: ...s determined during the self test of the LEAKCOMP 1C The compensation current can only flow if the protective earth conductor is connected to the compensation connection of the device If the protectiv...
Page 33: ...s can also occur that are not compensated by the LEAKCOMP 1C e g 150 Hz or leakage currents in the kHz range EPA also offer a suitable solution for these cases We recommend measuring the leakage curre...
Page 34: ...mains filter with high leakage current Use low leakage current filters e g EPA NF 1ph FSE High leakage currents in the range of the inverter switching frequency Use additional mains filters to reduce...
Page 35: ...ntion regulations IMPORTANT NOTE When used as intended the LEAKCOMP 1C is maintenance free Inspection or maintenance should only be carried out by qualified electricians Unless explicitly described in...
Page 36: ...the lack of the marking of a possibly existent commercial protection right does not mean that the used company and or product name is available The EPA logo is a registered trademark for the EPA GmbH...
