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Voltage Detection System ( VDS )

Area of Application
The voltage detection system ( VDS ) is used in medium voltage switchgears. The detection system
is standardized according to IEC 61243 (VDE 0682 part 415 ). These systems are used to detect the
voltage situation and to compare the phases in medium voltage switchgears with HR-System.
General description
The voltage detection system with a panel-mounted reading instrument consists of 4 elements:
1. capacitive insulator / lead-in with capacitive pick-up
2. connection cables
3. capacitive voltage ledge
4. reading instrument
Figure 1 shows how the components interact.
1 live part of the switchgear
2 test-system
3 coupling
4 voltage indicator
5 coupling dielectric
6 coupling electrode
7 terminal of the couplingelectrode
8 ports with sockets
9 connection cables
10 seperation point (voltage-limiting)
11 measuring circuit component
12 strew capacitance
figure 1
15 short circuit device (optional )

The coupling electrode (6) capacitively picks up the voltage, which is then transmitted to the meas-
uring point (8). Overvoltage arresters (10) are installed to protect the system. A balancing capacitor
(11) limits the voltage respectively the current at the measuring point.
Delivery content
1. complete system
consists of:
3 pcs capacitive insulator
3 pcs. connection cable
1 pcs. capacitive voltage ledge *
optional 1 pcs. voltage indication instrument
2. subsystem 1 ( in case measuring points exist )
3 pcs. capacitive insulator
3 pcs. connection cable
3 pcs. overvoltage arrester
3pcs. adapter
optional 1 pcs. voltage indication instrument
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3. subsystem 2 ( in case lead-ins and connection cables exist )

1 pcs. capacitive voltage ledge*
optional 1 pcs voltage indication instrument
(* the capacitive voltage ledge is also available with 3 integrated voltage indicators)

Elektro-Mechanik GmbH 42553 Velbert/Germany * Fax +49-2053/422899

E-mail: kus@emg-ger.com * internet: http://www.emg-ger.com
 Technical Description

1) Capacitive Insulator
The capacitive insulator serves as a voltage detector in a Voltage Detection System.
Together with the balancing capacitor, the capacitive insulator constitutes a
capacitative voltage divider.
The capacitive insulator is designed in a similar way as the common insulators.
Both types are exchangeable.
rated voltage 10 kV order-No. 38.10.01
rated voltage 20 kV order-No. 38.11.01

2) Connecting Cables
The connection cable between the insulator and the capacitive voltage
ledge is a screened cable. The screened cable is connected to the insulator
with a M6 screw terminal and to the capacitive voltage ledge with a flat
plug 6.3 x 0.8 mm. The screen of the cable is earthed.

cable length: 3000 mm order-No: 38.06.01-...*

cable length: 6000 mm order-No: 38.06.02-...*

3) Capacitve voltage ledge

The capacitve voltage ledges are manufactured according to the conditions
of IEC 61243-5 (VDE0682 part 415). There are two versions available.

a) Capacitive voltage ledge type KSO

This ledge consists of a housing with 3 measuring points for conductor 1, 2
and 3. This ledge is equipped with the complete measuring circuit. A plug-in
reading instrument indicates the voltage.

b) Capacitive voltage ledge type KSG

Additionally to 3 measuring points, 3 voltage indicators are installed into
this ledge. In case there is no need for voltage indication, the measuring
points are earthed through a short circuit plug. The ledge consists of a
plug-in housing with the dimension (W*H*D) 124*32*23 mm. The panel
cut-out has to be designed according to sheet 38.0530.01. The housing is
fixed with two screws on the front side of the housing.

4) Plug-In Voltage Indicator

To detect the voltage situation of each core, the voltage indicator is
plugged into the appropriate measuring socket of the ledge.
Existing voltage is indicated through a flashing glowlamp. The voltage
indicator works without any power supply.

Technical data
Conditions for the port: HR – System
rated frequency: 50 Hz
Operatingvoltage measuring point: 70 to 90 V AC
KVDS110703be

current output: 2.5 µA

indication: flashing glowlamp
protection: IP67
max. temperature range: -25O to 55OC

Elektro-Mechanik GmbH 42553 Velbert/Germany * Fax +49-2053/422899

E-mail: kus@emg-ger.com * internet: http://www.emg-ger.com