PRCD-S+ - Uncategorized PCE - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	Portable Residual Current Device (PRCD) with electronic fault evaluation
Brand	PCE (PC Electric GmbH)
Model	PRCD-S+ (Cat.No. 967011355 for 30mA, 967011155 for 10mA)
Nominal Voltage	230 V AC
Rated Frequency	50 Hz
Rated Current	16 A
Rated Differential Current	10 mA or 30 mA (depending on variant)
Ambient Temperature	-25 °C to +45 °C
Protection Class	IP55
Dimensions (approx.)	239 mm x 54 mm x 26 mm (from manual drawing)
Connection Cable Types	H05BQ-F, H07BQ-F, H07RN-F; cross-section 3G1.0 to 2.5 mm²
Stripping Length	35 mm (outer), 7 mm (wire)
Field of Application	Socket outlets with unknown protection measures in TN and TT systems
Main Functions	All-pole switching, PE conductor leading/trailing, undervoltage protection (≤180 V), overvoltage protection (≥285 V), surge voltage protection, DC fault current detection, wiring error detection
Safety Features	Automatic routine check on plug-in, fault indication via LED, acknowledgeable/non-acknowledgeable faults, prevents auto-restart after voltage recovery
Maintenance	Regular inspections per national regulations (e.g., DIN VDE 0701-0702)
Standards	DIN VDE 0661, DGUV Information 203-006

Frequently Asked Questions - PRCD-S+ PCE

What is the PRCD-S+ used for?

The PRCD-S+ is a portable residual current device (RCD) with electronic fault evaluation. It provides personal and equipment protection when drawing current from socket outlets with unknown protection measures in TN and TT systems.

How do I switch on the PRCD-S+?

Insert the mains plug into a socket outlet. If the mains is OK, the signal unit flashes green. Press and hold the button; after a routine check (<2 sec), the unit switches on and the LED illuminates continuous green.

What do the LED colors mean?

Continuous green: normal operation. Flashing green: device off, mains OK. Flashing red: acknowledgeable fault (e.g., differential current or measurement error). Continuous red: non-acknowledgeable fault (e.g., undervoltage or overvoltage during operation). Alternating 4x red and 1x green: overvoltage on plug-in.

What is the rated differential current of the PRCD-S+?

The PRCD-S+ is available in two versions: IΔn = 10 mA (Cat.No. 967011155) and IΔn = 30 mA (Cat.No. 967011355). Both detect alternating, pulsating DC, and half-wave differential currents up to 6 mA DC overlay.

Can I use the PRCD-S+ with an IT system?

No, the PRCD-S+ is not suitable for IT systems (e.g., power generator, isolating transformer). For IT systems, use the PRCD-K+ (Art.Nr. 968011355). The presence of a PE/PEN conductor is mandatory.

How do I acknowledge a fault when the LED flashes red?

Press the button briefly to acknowledge the fault. The fault cause must then be eliminated (e.g., remove faulty load), and the unit can be switched on again. If the LED stays continuous red, the fault cannot be acknowledged and the unit must be disconnected from mains.

What are the connection cable requirements?

Use cables of type H05BQ-F, H07BQ-F, or H07RN-F with cross-sections 3G1.0 mm², 3G1.5 mm², or 3G2.5 mm². Stripping length: 35 mm outer, 7 mm wire. Cable diameter: 7.3–14 mm. Only use household or industrial plugs per VDE 0620 or IEC/EN 60309-2.

What is the ambient temperature range for operation?

The PRCD-S+ can operate in ambient temperatures from -25 °C to +45 °C. It has protection class IP55 (dust and water jet protection).

How should I maintain the PRCD-S+?

The device must undergo regularly recurring inspections according to national regulations (e.g., DIN VDE 0701-0702). Refer to www.prcd-s.info for inspection recommendations. Installation and testing must be carried out by a qualified electrician.

What safety rules must be followed when working with the PRCD-S+?

Always follow the 5 safety rules: disconnect mains, prevent reconnection, test for absence of harmful voltages, ground and short circuit, and cover nearby live parts. Installation and commissioning must be done by a qualified electrician.

USER MANUAL PRCD-S+ PCE

Connection to the future

PRCD-S+

Betriebsanleitung

Operating manual

Vorwort:

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This operating instruction is valid for the product PRCD- S^+ 30mA and PRCD- S^+ 10mA from the production date 2019 01.

Safety instructions:

Installation, commissioning and function testing must be carried out by a qualified electrician!

5 SAFETY RULES:

Before starting work:

• Disconnect mains!
• Prevent reconnection!
  • Test for absence of harmful voltages!
  • Ground and short circuit!
  • Cover or close of nearby live parts!

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Type label (example):

Field of application:

The PRCD- S^+ is an all-pole switching portable RCD circuit breaker with electronic fault evaluation for use on socket outlets with unknown protection measures in TN- and TT-systems, enabling persons and electrical equipment to safely draw current from a feed point.

The PRCD- S^+ can be used as a portable residual current circuit breaker with a rated differential current of I n ≤ 30 mA or I n ≤ 10 mA for alternating currents, overlaying DC differential current up to 6mA, pulsating DC differential currents and half-wave differential currents.

Der PRCD-S ^+ must not be used for:

• Cooling appliances or similar applications, e.g. refrigerators (no automatic restarting after a power failure)
  • Machines with high starting currents
• IT-system (e.g. power generator, isolating transformer).

The presence of a PE conductor / PEN is mandatory for the function of the PRCD- S^+ .

(for IT-systems please use PRCD-K ^+ Art.Nr. 968011355 !)

Connection cable types have to be carried out according to the national legal standards and regulations of the user country. The PRCD- S^+ must be subjected to regularly recurring inspections in accordance with the national statutory regulations and the regulations in the country of use, e.g. DIN VDE 0701-0702. Inspection recommendations can be found at www.prcd-s.info.

- When connecting the device, pay attention to the designation "IN" (input or mains side) and "OUT" (output or consumer side) as well as on the arrow direction inside the electronics cover.

- Codes/Standards DIN VDE 0661 and DGUV Information 203-006 (former BGI/GUV-I 608)

Connection cable		H05BQ-F H07BQ-F H07RN-F
	3G1,0 mm2	√		√
Connection cross-section	3G1,5 mm2		√	√
	3G2,5 mm2		√	√
Stripping length 35 mm
Wire stripping length 7 mm
cable diameter		∅ 7,3 - 14 mm
Length connection cable	1,5m +10% before protective devicemin. 1,5m after protective device

• Only use household plugs and connectors (VDE 0620) or industrial plugs and connectors 16A 3p 6h (IEC/EN 60309-2)!
• Strain relief: Install clamp in the correct position depending of the cable diameter!

Clamp position with cable 3G1mm ^4

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Clamp position with cable 3G1,5-2,5 mm ^4

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Tightening torque: Housing screw Strain relief Contact screw

Ncm 180 80 80

Technical data:

Nominal voltage: U_n = 230V

Rated frequency: f_n = 50Hz

Rated current: I_n = 16A

Nominal differential current: I_ n = 10mA (Cat.No. 967011155)

I_ n = 30mA (Cat.No. 967011355)

Ambient temperature: -25^ to +45^

Protection class: IP55

Overview LED control unit:

Function:

- The PRCD- S^+ switches all poles when tripped: In the event of a fault, the power supply via L and N is interrupted and the signal unit on the device lights up or blinks red.

When the LED flashes red, an acknowledgeable error is present. The fault is acknowledged by pressing the button, then the cause must be eliminated and the PRCD- S^+ can be switched on again. If the LED lights up continuously in red, the fault cannot be acknowledged. The PRCD- S^+ must be disconnected from the mains to clear the fault. The cause must then be eliminated and the PRCD- S^+ can be switched on again.

• Every time the device is plugged in, a routine check is performed to test the safe condition of the socket outlet (mains).
• The PE conductor circuit is switched on in advance (leading) and switched off with a delay
• In case of undervoltage (e.g. ≤ 180 V) or voltage interruption (≥ 20 ms) the internal undervoltage protection switches the device off and prevents it from restarting automatically after voltage recovery.
• The integral surge voltage protection detects increased voltages and the PRCD- S^+ cannot be switched on or is being switched off (e.g. ≥ 285 V).
• The PRCD- S^+ cannot be switched on or switches itself off, if a conductor is interrupted, and/or a fault voltage is measured on the PE conductor..
• If external voltage occurs on the protective conductor, causing current flow, the PRCD- S^+ switches off the L and N conductor, but maintains the connection of the protective conductor.

The PRCD- S^+ detects and protects in the case of the following faults:

• L-conductor interrupted
• N-conductor interrupted
• PE conductor interrupted
• External voltage on the PE conductor
- Undervoltage or voltage failure
- Surge voltage (overvoltage)
- DC voltage
- Wiring errors (L and PE conductor reversed)
- Fault currents with rated values of 30mA or 10mA

Operation:

green

Push

Switch ON

- Insert the mains plug of the PRCD- S^+ into a socket outlet. If the mains power supply is OK, the signal unit flashes GREEN after approx. 2 sec. testing time of the unit.

green

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- Press and hold the button of the PRCD-S ^+ . A routine check is performed within <2 sec. (connection, mains supply,...). The PRCD-S switches ON, the signal unit illuminates continuously GREEN.

- The PRCD-S ^+ is now ready for operation. The button can now be released.

green

Switch OFF

• Press the button on the PRCD- S^+ briefly.
• The signal unit flashes GREEN. All poles of the PRCD-S ^+ are now switched off.

Error indicators:

Differential current faults are indicated by the signal unit flashing RED. In this case, the PRCD- S^+ from PCE gives a visual warning and switches off immediately. The PE conductor circuit remains closed until the fault is cancelled!

Measuring errors caused, for example, by the wearing a glove when switching on are indicated by the signal unit flashing RED. In this case, the PRCD-S ^+ from PCE gives a visual warning and does not switch on. After acknowledging the fault, repeat the starting procedure without a glove or after changing your location.

If, when switching on, the signal unit illuminates RED or remains neutral within approx. 2 sec., there is a fault. The PRCD-S ^+ does not switch ON. Consult a qualified electrician

If there is already an under voltage when plugging in the PRCD-S ^+ unit, the LED unit flashes fast RED (if there is enough voltage available) and the unit does not switch on.

If during operation under voltage occurs, the unit switches off and the LED illuminates RED.

If there is over voltage when plugging in the unit, the LEDs start flashing 4x RED and 1x GREEN alternating and the unit will not turn on.

If during operation over voltage occurs, the unit switches off and the LED illuminates RED.

Maximum possible personal protection is assured.

Dokument / Document: 11189_Version 03/2021 V2.1

Details are given without guarantee!

Kontaktdaten des Herstellers / contact details manufacturer

PC Electric GmbH

Diesseits 145 | A-4973 St. Martin/Innkreis

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