PRCDS - Circuit breakers Kopp - Free user manual and instructions

Product type	Mobile residual current device (PRCD-S)
Brand	Kopp
Model	PRCDS
Rated voltage	230 V~
Rated frequency	50 Hz
Rated current	16 A
Rated power	3.6 kW
Rated fault current (IΔn)	10 mA or 30 mA depending on version
Degree of protection (depending on version)	IP44, IP55 or IP66/68
Ambient temperature	-25 °C to +45 °C (daily average ≤ +35 °C)
Conductor cross-section	1 mm² to 2.5 mm²
Standards	DIN VDE 0661, EN 60721, DGUV information 203-006 (BGI 608)
Main functions	Residual current circuit breaker, detection and monitoring of protective conductor, voltage fault tripping
Spare parts	2 housing screws, 2 anti-pinch devices, 2 strain relief devices, 4 strain relief screws
Application area	Small construction sites, mobile electrical appliances, use with extension cables or cable reels
Start-up process	Plug in the plug, press I-ON with bare hand (check of protective conductor)
Verification check	Regular test with the O-Test button; periodic inspection according to www.kopp.eu

Frequently Asked Questions - PRCDS Kopp

How to install the Kopp PRCD-S?

Installation must be carried out by a qualified electrician. Follow the provided connection diagrams and the 5 safety rules: disconnect, secure against reconnection, verify absence of voltage, ground and short-circuit, cover live parts.

What to do if the PRCD-S does not light up after connection?

First check that the socket is powered. If the red lamp does not light up, the socket may be defective or without a protective conductor. Test on another socket. If the problem persists, the PRCD-S cable may be defective.

Why does the PRCD-S only start when wearing gloves?

This is a fault: the PRCD-S detects a voltage on the protective conductor and prevents start-up. Do not wear insulating gloves when pressing I-ON. If the problem occurs, the socket must be inspected by an electrician.

Can I use the PRCD-S with a generator or isolation transformer?

No, because these sources do not have a protective conductor. The PRCD-S requires a protective conductor to function correctly.

How to test the proper functioning of the PRCD-S?

After start-up (red lamp lit), press the O-Test button. The device must shut off and the lamp go out. If not, the device is defective and must be replaced.

What types of faults does the PRCD-S detect?

It detects: neutral interruption, voltage on the protective conductor, missing protective conductor, phase/PE or phase/PEN reversal, and alternating or pulsed fault currents.

Is the PRCD-S suitable for freezers or refrigerators?

No, because in the event of a voltage failure, the PRCD-S cuts off the power and prevents automatic restart, which can damage food.

How to make a custom power cable for the PRCD-S?

Loosen the housing screws, open the strain relief clamp, strip the conductors (max. cross-section 2.5 mm²). Connect the protective conductor first, then phase and neutral according to markings. Close with a torque of 1 Nm.

What is the meaning of the indicators and buttons?

The I-ON button (7) turns on the device; the red lamp (8) indicates the device is running; the O-Test button (9) triggers a functional test.

How often should I check the PRCD-S?

Test the device before each use with the O-Test button. A more comprehensive periodic inspection must be carried out according to the manufacturer's instructions at www.kopp.eu.

USER MANUAL PRCDS Kopp

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PRCD-S

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Operating instructions 32-41

Einleitung

$$ S = \text { Saftey } $$

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Operating instructions 32-41

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④2 Knikbeschermbuisjes
⑤2 Trekontlastingsklemmen
⑥4 Trekontlastingsschroeven
⑦ I-ON Knop
⑧Glimlamp (rood)
⑨ O-Test-Knop
Ⓐ Veiligheidsaarddraad (PE)
B Neutrale geleider (N)
© Buitenste geleider(Phase L)

Operating instructions

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Introduction

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Initiation

You've chosen a high quality product, prepared with the utmost care.

Only a proper installation and start-up ensures reliable and trouble-free operation.

• Please familiarize yourself with the user manual before installing.
• Retain instruction for future reference.

Safety notes

Installation only by persons with pertinent electrical knowledge and experience.

Improper installation risks:

• Your own life.
• The life of the users of the electrical system.

With improper installation, you risk serious property damage, such as due to fire.

You risk personal liability in case of personal or property damage.

Contact an electrician!

The following specialized knowledge is especially necessary for installation:

- the 5 „safety rules“ to be applied: disconnect; against being switched on again; ensure that no voltage is present; ground and short-circuit; cover or fence off neighboring live parts.

• selection of the suitable tools, measuring equipment and personal protective equipment, if necessary.
  • evaluation of the measurement results.
• selection of the electrical installation material to ensure the switch-off conditions.
  • IP-degrees of protection.

General notes

• installation of the electrical installation material.
- type of supply network (TNSystem, IT-system, TT-system) device with electronic residual current evaluation that and the resulting connection conditions (ground switches on all poles and was designed for connection without a special grounding conductor, protective within a cable. grounding, necessary additional measures, etc...).

Follow the connection diagrams that are included for connection.

Damaged or partially damaged devices may not be nected or used.

Before installation, ensure that the wires to be connected to the device are not live.

Observe the rules of electrical engineering and 0100

PRCD-S stands for: Portable Residual Current Device, S = Safety

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The portable safety switch PRCD-S was developed based on the recommendation of the BG for connection to unknown outlets and makes safe current consumption from these supply points possible.

DINeVERED-S inspect the socket if the phase L, the neutral conductor N and the protective conductor PE is

• present,
  • properly connected,
• are not inverted

And switch on only on a safe socket outlet

The ground wire is checked when switched on and monitored during operation.

The PRCD-S recognizes system errors in the fixed install-

ation and cannot be switched on if a fault is recognized. As soon as a fault occurs (e.g. ground wire breakage), the PRCD-S switches off automatically.

This increases the level of protection against dangerous shock currents.

The PRCD-S will not switch off if external voltage is applied to the ground wire, e.g. due to drilling into wire.

Due to the fact that the PRCD-S does not switch off, the upstream protective device can activate and interrupt the circuit.

The device is designed to recognize

• alternate fault currents
• pulsating direct fault currents
• phase-controlled fault currents

The PRCD-S has the following functions

• residual current device (DI)
• ground wire identification (testing before operation)
• ground wire monitoring (testing during operation)
- undervoltage release
• detection of mains voltage on the ground

switching on*

- maintaining the ground wire function in case of external voltage on the ground wire during operation

Fault detection – the PRCD-S detects and protects in case of the following system errors

• N-wire interrupted
- detection of mains voltage on the ground wire switchgeonal
- missing PE-wire
- maintaining the ground wire function in case of external voltage on the ground wire during operation
• Phase L and PE-wire reversed
• Phase L and PEN-wire reversed
- PE-wire live
- PEN-wire live
- rated residual currents 10 mA or 30 mA (depending upon design)
• power outage / power interruption
* Follow the instructions under Switching ON procedure.

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Components

①lid
② Housing
③2 Housing screws
④2 Protection rubber sleeves
⑤2 Strain relief clamps
⑥4 Strain relief screws

Area of application

The PRCD-S is especially suitable for small construct site as well as for all mobile electric devices.

In order to be able to monitor terminal devices and feed wires, we recommend connecting the PRCD-S as close to the intended power supply outlet as possible.

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Example:

When using an extension cord or a cable drum, the PRCD-S must be plugged in between the outlet intended for power supply (fixed installation) and the extension cable/c drum.

Do not use the PRCD-S

• for operating freezers and refrigerators.
- the PRCD-S switches the off in case of power outage and prevents automatic restart when power is restored.
- as an ON and OFF switch for switching machines with high starting currents.

PRCD-S cannot be used

The PRCD-S requires the presence of a ground wire. If a ground wire interruption occurs during operation, the PRCD-S switches off on all poles.

Therefore, the operation of a 2-pole voltage isolating transformer, power generator, etc.) is sible.

Switching ON procedure

• Plug the PRCD-S mains plug into the existing outlet
- As soon as the PRCD-S mains plug is plugged in and the lePRCD-S is supplied with power, the wiring of the outlet is automatically checked by the PRCD-S for faults and the existence of the ground wire.
- Activate the I-ON button with your bare hand (switch ON PRCD-S manually)

Do NOT switch on with gloves!

- While the I-ON button is being switched on with your bare hand, the PRCD-S checks whether the ground wire is free of mains voltage.

The PRCD-S can only be switched on in this case.

Important note – follow at all times:

• So that the PRCD-S can properly check for “voltage on the ground wire” during the switch-on pro-
  source ce(s), the PRCD-S may not be switched on with gloves or not other insulating objects.
• The switch-on process must be performed prop meaning with bare hands!

Important note for operation with gloves.

The PRCD-S recognizes through the I-ON-button ⑦ whether the ground wire is conducting mains voltage and thus prevents switching on.

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④2 Protection rubber sleeves
⑤ 2 Strain relief clamps
⑥4 Strain relief screws
⑦ I-ON button
⑧ Glow lamp red
⑨ O-Test-button
Ⓐ Ground wire (PE)
B Neutral wire (N)
© Outer wire (Phase L)

Commissioning - test sequence

The PRCD-S must fundamentally be checked as follows before every use:

• Plug the mains plug into existing outlet
- Activate the "I-ON" button with bare hands
- Red glow lamp illuminates - PRCD-S is switched on and ready for use.
- Activate "O-Test" button residual current device is created.
• PRCD-S switches off.
• Red glow lamp switches off.

If the PRCD-S does not activate by means of the O-Test button, the device must immediately be disconnected the mains and checked.

After the PRCD-S is switched on again, the device must be able to be operated.

Otherwise, Table 1 aids in troubleshooting.

Regulations and rules

The PRCD-S was developed based on DIN VDE 0661 Portable protective devices intended for an increase in the protection level for a rated voltage U_n = 230 V , rated current I_ N ≤ 16 A , rated residual current I_ N ≤ 30 mA .

The employer's liability insurance associations (BG ETEM (Energie Textil Elektro) among others) recommend the PRCD-S as an effective protective measure for connecting portable consumers to outlets of unknown protection (unknown protective device) in their guidelines (BGI 608 / DGUV information 203-006). from

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Caution

The PRCD-S or the entire connection set, respectively, must be subjected to a regular repeat test.

Before opening the PRCD-S, the mains plug must always be unplugged!

In-house manufacturing

Depending upon the existing plug system, the connection wires can be manufactured by an electrician himself.

a. Loosen the two screw the housing and lift off lid ①.
b. Open the strain relief clamp ^5 and remove completely.
c. Cut the device supply wire at the desired the device plug and strip the two ends of the wire.

• The length of the wire before the PRCD-S must be a minimum of 1.5 m + 10 %.
• The length of the wire after the PRCD-S minimum of 1.5 m.

d. Strip single cores and install wire-end sleeves (max. diameter 2.5 mm ^4 ).

e. Push the protective rubber sleeves ^4 over the ends of the wires.
f. Connect the connection cable to the terminal clamps Ⓐ, beginning with the ground wire.
g. Observe: input side (arrow direction = direction of current flow)
h. Input side: connect Phase L to terminal ^© , neutral wire N to terminal ^®

i. Output side: connect neutral wire N to ^® , terminal Phase L to terminal Ⓐ , ground wire PE to terminal Ⓐ
j. Attach the connecting wires and protective rubber sleeves ④ with the strain relief clamps.

Check protective rubber sleeves and strain relief clamps for proper fit.

k. plane the air ① on the housing ② and tighten the screws ③ with a torque of 1 Nm.

The wire lengths of the PRCD-S made by the manufacturer can be elevated from the dimensions listed above.

Repeat test

The PRCD-S must be checked regularly.

Instructions for this can be found at www.kopp.eu.

Connection situation	PRCD-S reaction Possibilities / causes / faults Solution
PRCD-S connected to common outlet	PRCD-S cannot be switched on	Outlet without power supply	Check power supply
		Outlet probably not fault-free	Have outlet checked by an electrician
			Plug PRCD-S into another outlet to test it
		PRCD-S - cable set defective Check/replace cable set
		No ground wire exists	Have outlet checked by an electrician
			Plug PRCD-S into another outlet to test it
		L/N/PE reversed	Have outlet checked by an electrician
			Plug PRCD-S into another outlet to test it
		Voltage on ground wire	Plug PRCD-S into another outlet
			Have outlet checked by an electrician
	PRCD-S can only be switched on with gloves	Voltage on ground wire	Correct faulty ground wire connection
Operation on power generator	PRCD-S cannot be switched on	No ground wire exists	Operation on power generators is not possible
Operation on isolating transformer	PRCD-S cannot be switched on	No ground wire exists	Operation on isolating transformers is not possible

Table 1 – Technical data

Rated voltage 230 V~
Rated frequency 50 Hz
Rated currency 16 A
Rated output 3.6 kW
Rated residual current I_ n (depending upon design)	30 mA10 mA
Degree of protection (depending upon design)	IP 44IP 55
Design (encapsulated)	IP 66/68
Ambient temperature -25 °C to +45 °C (with a daily average value that does not exceed +35 °C)

Wire cross-section 1 mm² to 2.5 mm²
Switching position indicator ON: glow lamp (red) illuminates
operation ON I-ON
Off/Test O-Test
Certification mark

Standards DIN VDE 0661, EN 60 721
Guidelines DGUV Information 203-006 (formerly BGI 608)

KOPP GERMANY

Heinrich Kopp GmbH

Alzenauer Str. 68

63796 Kahl a. Main

DEUTSCHLAND

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