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Warranty

All professionally installed, unaltered devices are covered by warranty during the 
statutory warranty period from the day of purchase by the end user. The warranty 
is not applicable to damage incurred during transport or caused by short-circuit, 
overloading or improper use. In the event of defects in workmanship or material 
being discovered within the warranty period, the company will provide repair or 
replacement free of charge. The warranty will be rendered null and void if the device 
is opened without authorisation.

Wiring diagram 

N

7

3 5

8

N 4 6

~

12 14 11

S 21 S 22

Not-Aus-Kreis

emergency off circuit

 

V

Four-pole, neutral conductor on the left

S 21
S 22

 

V

Wiring of multiple DHS 4 NA connected to one emergency switch circuit 

Installation and operating instructions

for switch-disconnectors  

in the DHS 4 NA series

These  installation  and  operating  instructions  are  aimed  at  qualified 

electrical specialists. The installation of devices of this type is not 
appropriate for electrical laypersons due to the considerable potential 
dangers. These installation and operating instructions must be 
retained, so that they can be referred to at a later stage. The operator 
of the electrical system must be informed about the application and 
function of this protective device.

Application instructions and warnings

1. 

Devices with visible damage must not be installed or used.

2.  Operation  must  only  occur  under  normal  ambient  conditions  free  of  corrosive 

gases in order to preserve the correct function in the long term. Corrosive gases 
include chlorine, ammonia and sulphur gases.

3. 

If the device cannot be switched on, even if the consumer network is not 
connected and the emergency switch circuit is not active, the device must be 
replaced.

4. 

The switch-disconnector provides FELV (functional extra-low voltage) to the 
emergency switch circuit. For this reason the emergency switch circuit must be 
rated for a voltage of 230 V AC.

Intended use

Switch-disconnectors conforming to IEC 60947-3 are particularly well suited for 
use in main and sub-distribution boards. In combination with the emergency stop 
function, system parts can be safely disconnected under load or overload in the 

event of an emergency. The device can be switched off directly on the device itself or 

remotely using a compatible emergency switch. 

The emergency switch circuit must be tested regularly. This will increase the 
endurance of the switch-disconnector, as the mechanism is moved when tripped. 
The integrated auxiliary switch signals the switching status and is designed as a 
potential-free changeover contact.

Mounting and installation

They are designed as modular DIN rail components for integration in distribution 
boards or unit housings for installation on mounting rail TS 35 as of EN 60715. 
Protection against direct contact according to protection class 2 must be ensured 
with the assistance of the associated distribution board or device covers.

Assembly occurs by means of snapping on to the mounting rail. The connection must 
be made in accordance with the wiring diagram. Terminals N, 3, 5 and 7 are used for 
the supply.

Emergency switch equipment function

The emergency switches are connected at terminals S 21 and S 22. It is possible to 
use either one single switch or several switches (switched in series). The emergency 

switches must be implemented as normally closed contacts so that switch-off occurs 

in the event of wire breakage. The emergency switch equipment is ready as soon as 
a single-phase supply voltage of at least 50 V AC is applied. If the emergency switch 

circuit  is  open,  the  red  LED  labelled  'NOT-AUS  betätigt’  (for  'emergency  switch 

engaged') lights up, and the switch-disconnector is open and cannot be switched 
on. If multiple DHS 4 NA devices must be operated via an emergency switch circuit, 
terminals S21 and S22 of the devices must be connected in parallel. 

Testing and functional check

All tests are covered by the prescribed inspection test. Tests should be carried out 
according to DGUV Regulation 3 (BGV A3) depending on the location. When an 
insulation test of the electrical system is performed using test devices in accordance 

with DIN EN 61557-2, the switch-disconnector must be switched off. Performing an 

insulation test when the device is switched on or an insulation test on the input side 
(terminals N, 3, 5 and 7) can lead to erroneous measurement values as a result of the 
internal adaptor.

Troubleshooting

If  the  red  LED  ‘NOT-AUS  betätigt’  (for  'emergency  switch  engaged')  lights  up 

continuously even though the emergency switch equipment has been reset, either 

there is a wire breakage or a contact resistance higher than 3 kΩ, or the DHS 4 NA 
is  faulty.  To  locate  the  specific  cause  of  the  fault,  proceed  as  follows:  Switch  the 
supply voltage of the switch-disconnector off and short-circuit terminals S21 and S22 

directly on the device. If the red LED continues to light up after the supply voltage is 
reconnected, the device is faulty. If the red LED no longer lights up, the cause of the 
fault lies in the system.

Technical data

DHS 4 NA

Rated current

63 A

80 A

100 A

125 A

Rated impulse withstand voltage

4 kV

Internal consumption

max. 3.5 W

Utilisation category

AC – 22a

Rated voltage

400 V

Rated short-circuit current

10 kA

Dissipation power Pv (typ.)  
per current path

3.1 W

5 W

7.5 W

11.2 W

Thermal back-up fuse OCPD, utilisation 
category gG, as per DIN VDE 0636

63 A

80 A

Short-circuit back-up fuse SCPD, 
utilisation category gG, as per 

DIN VDE 0636

100 A

 125 A

Shock resistance

20 g/20 ms duration

Installation position

optional

Max. operating altitude

2000 m above sea level

Input terminals

Terminals N, 3, 5, 7

Resistance to climatic changes

According to IEC 68-2-30: 

 

damp/heat, cyclic 

 

(25 °C/55 °C; 93 % rel. hum., 28 cycles)

Maximum number of  
conductors per terminal

2 (of the same type and cross section)

Connecting capacity

solid

1 × 1.5 ... 50 mm² 

 

(1-conductor connection),

 

2 × 1.5 ... 16 mm² 

 

(2-conductor connection)

flexible

1 × 1.5 ... 50 mm² 

 

(1-conductor connection),

 

2 × 1.5 ... 16 mm² 

 

(2-conductor connection)

stranded

1 × 1.5 ... 50 mm² 

 

(1-conductor connection),

 

2 × 1.5 ... 16 mm² 

 

(2-conductor connection)

Tightening torque 

2.5 Nm to 3 Nm

Endurance

mechanical

> 5000 switching cycles

electrical

> 2,000 switching cycles

Design requirements

EN 60947-3

Ambient temperature

-25°C to 40°C

Vibration resistance

>

 5 g (f ≤ 80 Hz, duration 

>

 30 min.)

Mounting

Mounting rail  

in accordance with EN 60715

Housing type

Distribution board housing

Housing material

Thermoplastic

Protection class

IP20 (IP40 in accordance with 

 

distribution board installation)

Sealable

Yes

Weight

Approx. 510 g

Dimensions (W x H x D in mm)

81 (4.5 module width units) x 85 x 75

Technical data for emergency switch equipment

Connecting capacity,  
solid and stranded

1 x 1 mm

2

 to 1.5 mm

2

Tightening torque

max. 0.8 Nm

Output terminal for 

 

emergency switch circuit

S 21 and S 22

Type of output voltage  

at S 21 and S 22

FELV/12 V in non-load operation/

 

1 mA in closed circuit

Auxiliary contact (changeover 11, 12, 14) 

for signalling the switching status

max. 230 V AC/6 A

 

max. 100 V DC/1 A

Min. operating voltage  
for emergency switch equipment function

50 V AC

Maximum cable length  
of emergency switch circuit

500 m

Doepke

3930278 

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 10/2016 

Doepke Schaltgeräte GmbH, Stellmacherstraße 11, D-26506 Norden

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