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UNI S14GB 05-02
4.5 Voltage presence indicating systems
General
Uniswitch cubicles can be, if required, fitted with voltage presence
indicating system (VPIS) in accordance with IEC 61958. VPIS is used to
indicate the presence of operating voltage.
The indication of VPIS alone is not sufficient to prove that the system is
dead: if operating procedures make it mandatory, relevant voltage
detectors according to IEC 6143-5 shall be used.
4.5.1 Voltage presence indicating systems CL-497 and CL-498
Types
There are two types of VPIS available:
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Integrated voltage presence indicating system CL-497 is equipped
with fixed phase LED-lamps which are marked L1, L2 and L3.
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Separable voltage presence indicating system CL-498 provides
connection points for a portable voltage indicator (Acc. to IEC
61243-5). The connection point terminals are marked L1, L2 and L3.
Voltage indication
The voltage state of the cubicle is indicated by a flashing light, the
frequency of repetition is at least 1 Hz.
Under extra-bright illumination it may be necessary to improve visibility
by additional means.
Operating temperature
VPIS will operate reliably over a temperature range of – 25° … + 50°C.
Phase comparison and
testing of VPIS
Each phase of the integrated voltage presence indicating system has a
connecting point on the front panel, which can be used to perform phase
comparison and testing of the voltage presence indicator.
CATU MX100 is recommended for phase comparison.
Threshold values for
voltage presence
indication
The indication corresponding to “voltage present” appears when the
actual line-to-earth voltage is between 45 % of the nominal voltage and
the rated voltage.
The indication corresponding to “voltage present” does not appear when
the actual line-to-earth voltage is less than 10 % of the nominal voltage.
Test device for CL-497
In case of any doubt about correct operation of CL-497, it can be
checked by using CATU CL-1-05100 test device, which is an optional
accessory.