Vam 3Qd: Low Voltage Arc Eliminator Unit
Vam 3Qd: Low Voltage Arc Eliminator Unit
Low voltage
arc eliminator unit
Technical manual
VAM 3QD Low voltage VAMP Ltd
arc eliminator unit
User manual
Table of Contents
1. General ................................................................................... 3
1.1. Operation safety ................................................................3
1.1.1. Before commencing the installation ......................3
2. Introduction ............................................................................ 5
2.1. Effects of an arc-fault ........................................................5
2.2. Use of VAMP 221 and VAMP 321 .....................................6
3. System description ................................................................. 7
3.1. Function description and arc-fault protection system .7
3.2. Arc-fault detection system function description ...........7
3.3. Components .......................................................................9
4. Commissioning ..................................................................... 10
4.1. Procedure before restart ............................................... 10
5. System components ............................................................ 11
5.1. Master unit connections ................................................ 11
5.2. Quenching device VAM 3QD ....................................... 12
5.2.1. General .................................................................... 12
5.2.2. Connections and displays ..................................... 13
5.2.3. Quenching device function description ............ 15
6. Dimensions ............................................................................ 16
7. Technical data ..................................................................... 17
7.1. Quenching device VAM 3QD ....................................... 17
7.2. Standards ......................................................................... 18
8. Application example........................................................... 20
9. Installation instruction .......................................................... 21
10. Order information ................................................................. 24
11. Reference information ......................................................... 25
12. Appendix .............................................................................. 26
1. General
2. Introduction
According to the EN 60439-1 standard, low-voltage switchgear
systems are to be designed to ensure the highest possible levels
of protection for personnel and for the system.
The VAMP 221, VAMP 321 arc-fault detection system (without
quenching device) or the VAMP 221, VAMP 321 arc-fault
protection system (with quenching device) can be used to suit
the customers requirements.
3. System description
3.3. Components
4. Commissioning
Warning!
The VAMP 221 or VAMP 321 arc-fault protection system
must be put into operation 5 minutes before the power
distribution system which is to be protected.
5. System components
5.2.1. General
The VAM 3QD quenching device is a 3-pole quick make device.
It is intended to quench arc-faults.
The switching drive is operated by two pyrotechnical pressure
elements which provide the necessary energy to drive the
switch when tripped.
Note! Opening the VAM 3QD quenching device is not permitted for any
reason. It contains pyrotechnical elements which can explode and
cause serious injury if handled incorrectly.
6. Dimensions
VAM 3QD-T quenching device
Units: millimetres
7. Technical data
Total arc fault mitigation time: <2 ms, with VAMP221 or 321
system
(including detection, evaluation and
mitigation of the arc fault by VAM 3QD)
Ambient data
Enclosure protection IP00
Storage temperature -20 to +65 °C
Ambient temperature -10 to +75 °C
Dimensions (wxhxd) 470 x 165 x 155 mm
Weight Approx 15 kg
Busbar connection 3 x 100 x 10 copper busbar
Clearance between conductor 130 mm
centres
Clearance between edge to edge 30 mm
7.2. Standards
General standards
Product standard DIN EN 50178, DIN EN 60439
Basic specification DIN EN 50082-2, DIN EN 50081-1
Climatic testing
Damp heat constant 180 days
DIN IEC 68-2-3 40 °C, 93 % rel. humidity
Damp heat cyclic 180 days (180 cycles)
DIN IEC 68-2-30 40 °C, > 90 % rel. humidity
Light sensor temperature change 30 cycles
100 °C/–30 °C, 2 h
8. Application example
9. Installation instruction
Electric current! Danger to life!
Only skilled or instructed persons may carry out the
following operations
12. Appendix
System status from
Customer:
System operator:
Location/building:
Place/date:
Factory order No.:
Recorded by:
General
VAMP 221 / 321 indicator
light in control panel front
(if available)
Messages from higher level
systems (PLC/PLS)
Peculiarities, remarks
Master units
Master unit______ Master unit______ Master unit______
Section No.
Equipment identification
code
Display RUN mode
ERROR
mode
VAM 3L
Section No. Equipment Address:
identification code
LEDs Sensor CH1 CH2 CH3
ON OFF FLASHES ON OFF FLASHES ON OFF FLASHES
Mobile OK ACTION
sensor ON OFF FLASHES ON OFF FLASHES
Serial number
Mobile OK ACTION
sensor ON OFF FLASHES ON OFF FLASHES
Serial number
VAM 4C
Section No. Equipment Address:
identification code
LEDs Sensor L1 L2 L3
ON OFF FLASHES ON OFF FLASHES ON OFF FLASHES
Serial number
Serial number
VAM 10L
Section No. Equipment Address:
identification code
LEDs Sensors 1 2 3
ON OFF FLASHES ON OFF FLASHES ON OFF FLASHES
4 5 6
ON OFF FLASHES ON OFF FLASHES ON OFF FLASHES
7 8 9
ON OFF FLASHES ON OFF FLASHES ON OFF FLASHES
10
ON OFF FLASHES
Mobile OK ACTION
sensor ON OFF FLASHES ON OFF FLASHES
Serial number
VMSALV.EN003