Integrated voltage detecting and indicating systems Wega 1 and Wega 2 in compliance with IEC 62271-213

Wega 1 & Wega 2

The Wega 1 and Wega 2 series are three-phase voltage detection systems, which indicate several states of the operating voltage, and which, having an LRM front interface, are fully compatible with the IEC 62271-213:2021 standard. The fully encapsulated electronics of these systems increase their operational reliability and, due to their extended operating temperature range from -40°C to +75°C, they are suitable for a wider variety of applications. Thanks to the new design of the Wega 1 and Wega 2 series, with tool-free assembly and disassembly possibilities, considerable time is saved.

For increased flexibility, Wega 1 V and Wega 2 V allow capacity adjustment in a wide range of values.

Wega 2 and Wega 2 V allow remote monitoring of the voltage status through the auxiliary contacts they are equipped with.

Integrated voltage detecting and indicating systems Wega 1 R and Wega 2 R for railway applications

Wega 1 R & Wega 2 R

Wega 1 R and Wega 2 R are single-phase or two-phase voltage detecting systems, which indicate several operating voltage states. These systems determine the absence of voltage in railway networks. The built-in display test function at the front enables verification of the display of the installed and de-energized unit.

Wega R series contains the variants Wega 1 R1 and Wega 2 R1 for voltage detection in single-phase railway networks and the variants Wega 1 R2 and Wega 2 R2 that detects the presence of voltage in two-phase railway networks.

In addition to the LCD display, the Wega 2 R has 2 LEDs (green U=0 and red U≠0) as well as 2 auxiliary contacts through which the voltage status can be monitored remotely.

Integrated voltage detecting and indicating systems Wega T1 for transformers

Wega T1

The Wega T1 is a 3-phase voltage detector for insulated medium voltage transformers safe for touching. It is installed in a surface mount housing for applications in new and existing transformer stations. The built-in display test function at the front enables verification of the display of the installed and de-energized unit. The test points are not suitable for an LRM phase comparator due to the weak capacitive coupling which is associated with the specific application of the devices.

Portable device for voltage detection and phase comparison Orion 3.1 and Orion M1

Orion 3.1 & Orion M1

Orion 3.1 and Orion M1 are testing and indication devices for voltage detection, phase comparison and coupling part maintenance testing according to IEC 61243-5. They are used at LRM and HR interfaces in medium voltage switchgears.

The Orion M1 features a large LCD display with backlight allowing easy reading of the measured values, for example interface current, phase angle and voltage harmonics (according to EN 50160). The integrated USB interface is used to retrieve the stored data results for further evaluation. Besides the information on the next maintenance test and the indication of the battery status, the Orion M1 device provides the option of setting the frequency.

According to the German accident prevention standard DGUV Regulation 3, this device is subject to maintenance tests within minimum intervals of at least 6 years. It is mandatory for the user to comply to his local regulations regarding the maintenance testing of the devices and equipment. The user is responsible for the safe and proper condition of his devices and equipment regardless of the duty to perform their maintenance testing. Dipl. Ing. H. Horstmann GmbH offers the service of maintenance testing for all devices of its own production.

Portable voltage indicator for capacitive measuring points of high-resistance HR-ST or low-resistance systems LRM-ST

HR-ST & LRM-ST

HR-ST and LRM-ST type voltage indicators are portable parts of a voltage detecting system with capacitive single-pole coupling to live parts. The HR / LRM function tester allows testing of the display and the overall function of the device.

According to the German accident prevention standard DGUV Regulation 3, this device is subject to maintenance tests within minimum intervals of at least 6 years. It is mandatory for the user to comply to his local regulations regarding the maintenance testing of the devices and equipment. The user is responsible for the safe and proper condition of his devices and equipment regardless of the duty to perform their maintenance testing. Dipl. Ing. H. Horstmann GmbH offers the service of maintenance testing for all devices of its own production.

Voltage detector without self-test FL-I

FL-I

The FL-I device is a single-pole voltage detector designed to detect operating voltages clearly indicating either the “voltage present“ or “voltage not present“ state. This device does not have a built-in power source (battery) and thus no self-test function.

According to the German accident prevention standard DGUV Regulation 3, this device is subject to maintenance tests within minimum intervals of at least 6 years. It is mandatory for the user to comply to his local regulations regarding the maintenance testing of the devices and equipment. The user is responsible for the safe and proper condition of his devices and equipment regardless of the duty to perform their maintenance testing. Dipl. Ing. H. Horstmann GmbH offers the service of maintenance testing for all devices of its own production.

Voltage detectors with self-test Comet

Voltage detector with self-test Comet BL-I and Comet BL-A

Comet BL-I & BL-A

The Comet BL-I and BL-A devices are single-pole capacitive voltage detectors intended for the detection of operating voltages clearly indicating either the “voltage present” or “voltage not present” state. The voltage detectors are provided with a built-in self-test facility which checks the function of the circuit including the contact electrode (comprehensive self-test function) before each use.

According to the German accident prevention standard DGUV Regulation 3, this device is subject to maintenance tests within minimum intervals of at least 6 years. It is mandatory for the user to comply to his local regulations regarding the maintenance testing of the devices and equipment. The user is responsible for the safe and proper condition of his devices and equipment regardless of the duty to perform their maintenance testing. Dipl. Ing. H. Horstmann GmbH offers the service of maintenance testing for all devices of its own production.

Voltage detector short versions with self-test Comet BK-I and Comet BK-A

Comet BK-I & BK-A

The Comet BK-I and BK-A devices are single-pole capacitive voltage detectors in short version intended for the detection of operating voltages clearly indicating either the “voltage present” or “voltage not present” state. The voltage detectors are provided with a built-in self-test facility which checks the function of the circuit including the contact electrode (comprehensive self-test function) before each use.

According to the German accident prevention standard DGUV Regulation 3, this device is subject to maintenance tests within minimum intervals of at least 6 years. It is mandatory for the user to comply to his local regulations regarding the maintenance testing of the devices and equipment. The user is responsible for the safe and proper condition of his devices and equipment regardless of the duty to perform their maintenance testing. Dipl. Ing. H. Horstmann GmbH offers the service of maintenance testing for all devices of its own production.

Voltage detector with self-test and voltage range selector Comet BS-I and Comet BS-A

Comet BS-I & BS-A

Comet BS-I and BS-A devices are switchable single-pole voltage detectors designed to detect operating voltages clearly indicating the “voltage present“ or “voltage not present“ state. The voltage detectors are provided with a built-in self-test facility which checks the function of the circuit including the contact electrode (comprehensive self-test function) before each use.

According to the German accident prevention standard DGUV Regulation 3, this device is subject to maintenance tests within minimum intervals of at least 6 years. It is mandatory for the user to comply to his local regulations regarding the maintenance testing of the devices and equipment. The user is responsible for the safe and proper condition of his devices and equipment regardless of the duty to perform their maintenance testing. Dipl. Ing. H. Horstmann GmbH offers the service of maintenance testing for all devices of its own production.

Voltage detectors for railway overhead line systems BO-A

Voltage detector for railway overhead contact lines BO-A 2.0

BO-A 2.0

The BO-A 2.0 is a voltage detector for medium voltage railway overhead lines designed to detect the absence or presence of voltage during maintenance work. The voltage detector BO-A 2.0 is suitable for use in 16.7 / 50 / 60 Hz networks. If the voltage detector BO-A 2.0 is used in a network with a deviating frequency, an optical and acoustic signal is activated, in which case the network situation must be verified.

According to the German accident prevention standard DGUV Regulation 3, this device is subject to maintenance tests within minimum intervals of at least 6 years. It is mandatory for the user to comply to his local regulations regarding the maintenance testing of the devices and equipment. The user is responsible for the safe and proper condition of his devices and equipment regardless of the duty to perform their maintenance testing. Dipl. Ing. H. Horstmann GmbH offers the service of maintenance testing for all devices of its own production.

Voltage detector for railway overhead lines of electrified railways BO-A AC/DC

BO-A AC-DC

The BO-A AC/DC is a two-pole voltage detector for overhead lines of electrified railways for example trams. It is suitable for use in DC and AC voltage networks to ensure the absence of voltage during maintenance work. When the BO-A AC/DC is connected to a live line, an optical and acoustic signal is activated. The DC or AC voltage network is detected and indicated automatically.

According to the German accident prevention standard DGUV Regulation 3, this device is subject to maintenance tests within minimum intervals of at least 6 years. It is mandatory for the user to comply to his local regulations regarding the maintenance testing of the devices and equipment. The user is responsible for the safe and proper condition of his devices and equipment regardless of the duty to perform their maintenance testing. Dipl. Ing. H. Horstmann GmbH offers the service of maintenance testing for all devices of its own production.

Phase comparators

Single-pole phase comparator Compare 2.0

Compare 2.0

The phase comparator Compare 2.0 is a single-pole, capacitive phase comparator for voltages from 5 to 36 kV. The device detects “correct phase relationship” or “incorrect phase relationship” conditions between two live conductors of a medium voltage distribution network. The phase comparison is made by contacting the conductors one after the other.

In medium voltage networks with decentralized renewable energy feed-ins, measurement interruptions may occur. In such cases repeat the phase comparison. It is impossible to get a wrong indication.

According to the German accident prevention standard DGUV Regulation 3, this device is subject to maintenance tests within minimum intervals of at least 6 years. It is mandatory for the user to comply to his local regulations regarding the maintenance testing of the devices and equipment. The user is responsible for the safe and proper condition of his devices and equipment regardless of the duty to perform their maintenance testing. Dipl. Ing. H. Horstmann GmbH offers the service of maintenance testing for all devices of its own production.

Two-pole phase comparator PG II

PG II

PG II two-pole testing devices detect phase balance between two live conductors of a medium voltage distribution network. The device consists of an operating stick with contact electrode and an indication unit (part A) as well as an operating stick with contact electrode (part B) to tap a comparative phase. Contact electrode of part A is directly connected with the contact electrode of part B using a helix cable suitable for high voltages.

According to the German accident prevention standard DGUV Regulation 3, this device is subject to maintenance tests within minimum intervals of at least 6 years. It is mandatory for the user to comply to his local regulations regarding the maintenance testing of the devices and equipment. The user is responsible for the safe and proper condition of his devices and equipment regardless of the duty to perform their maintenance testing. Dipl. Ing. H. Horstmann GmbH offers the service of maintenance testing for all devices of its own production.