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MicroDetect basic

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Voltage detection simple and reliable

MicroDetect basic is a handy, exact and simply useable voltage detector and interface-tester. Its automatic, thorough self-test ensures reliable function. The permanently enabled interface-tester warns against defect interfaces.

Article: MDb-01Indication scheme VDS

Application and technique

MicroDetect basic is a VDS (Voltage Detecting System) for the LR-System in compliance with IEC/EN 61243-5 (DIN VDE 0682 T415). Additionally the device connects to HR, MR and LRM string parts with the appropriate adapter.

The permanent indication of the evaluated interface current is carried out by means of two bright LEDs, which display the conditions voltage absent, residual voltage, voltage present and string part ok respectively:

Condition Current Display
Voltage absent < 0,3 µA Green continuous light
Residual voltage 0,3 - 2,3 µA Green flashing light
Voltage present 2,4 - 3,1 µA Red flashing light
String part ok > 3,2 µA Red continuous light

The determination is accomplished with an rms-value measuring method independent of the applied waveform. Thus stepper motors, switching power supplies or wind turbines run with frequency inverters pose no threat.

The integrated self-test ensures unfailing operation. It starts automatically whenever the device is switched on. You merely plug the connection lead into the test jack of the device, push the power-button once and the device checks the connection lead, the LEDs, the battery voltage and the correct functioning of electronic measuring circuits and software. If an error is detected you will be notified of fault condition by deterministic flashlight signal before the device shuts down.

Options

Firmware modification

The device can be set to a specific operating / nominal voltage ratio on request.

Technical data

MicroDetect basic (MDb-01)
Connecting system LR
Impedance 2 MΩ at f=50 Hz
threshold values
cond. Uo = Un
0,3 µA - residual voltage
2,4 µA - voltage present
3,2 µA - string part ok
15 µA  - high current
Frequency range < 20 ... > 200 Hz
Input voltage 0 - 65 V~
Plug proportions phone plug Ø 6,3 mm; 0,5 m connection lead.
Electronics 8 Bit MCU; 2 MHz clock; 8 Bit A/D
Display 1x LED green, 1x LED red
Current supply 2 lithium cells, 6V
Dimensions 150 x 80 x 35 mm
Weight approx. 300 g
Protection class IP 54

Subject to change without prior notice!

Configurations

Order-No. Name
MDb-01 MicroDetect basic
MDb-01/K ... with HR-LR adapter in plastic case
MDb-01/L ... with HR-LR adapter in leather wallet
MA-HL02 Test adapter HR to LR-system
MA-ML01 Test adapter MR to LR-system
MA-LML01D Test adapter LRM to LR-system (Type D, flex)
MA-LML01F Test adapter LRM to LR-system (14 mm fixed)
AB-KK01 Plastic case for MicroDetect basic
AB-LT01 Leather wallet for MicroDetect basic
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