AFR3-03 Arc Fault Protection Device

AFR3-03 series Arc Fault Protection Device is designed to protect switchgear cabinets of power stations and substations 0.4 … 35 kV in the event of short circuits in them, accompanied by an open electric arc, and issue a control signal in the automation circuit and relay protection.

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Features

  • Adjustment of sensitivity of all arc sensors
  • Internal self-diagnosis of the integrity of the arc sensors and microcircuits
  • Setting up and reading data from the device via the USB port, including in the absence of operational power
  • Implementation of current and voltage control
  • Breaker function
  • Special mode “Test”
  • Event log entry
  • Oscillography (Recording of oscillograms of illumination of each sensor)
  • 2 types of device operation logic
  • Protection against false positives
  • Freely programmable logic
  • Transmission of information using Modbus

 

Specification

Wide temperature range – 40°С…+55°С
MTBF 320,000 hours
Output relays 6 pcs
The angular size of arc control sector 360 degrees
Number of arc sensors 4 pcs
Maximum sensor length up to 20 m
Minimum fixed arc current 200 A
Nominal threshold illumination of operation up to 5,000 Lx
Warranty 7 years. Extended warranty option up to 15 years
Full readiness time when power is turned on no more than 0.2 s
Sustained power interruptions 1 s
Full power-up ready time 200ms or less
other 2 discrete inputs for start (blocking) protection, sensor length up to 25 m
RS-485 interface
Universal bracket (bidirectional indication)