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Bender LINETRAXX RCM420 User Manual

Bender LINETRAXX RCM420
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Manual EN
LINETRAXX® RCM420
Residual current monitor
for AC current monitoring in TN and TT systems
RCM420_D00057_06_M_XXEN/12.2023
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Bender LINETRAXX RCM420 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandBender
ModelLINETRAXX RCM420
CategoryMeasuring Instruments
LanguageEnglish

Summary

General Information

How to use the manual

Guidance on effectively using the manual for product understanding.

Important instructions and information indications

Explains the meaning of danger, warning, caution, and advice symbols used in the manual.

Signs and symbols

Illustrates and defines symbols used to convey important information about the device and its handling.

Service and Support

Provides contact information and website for customer service, repair, and field service for Bender devices.

Training courses and seminars

Information on available training courses and seminars for customers and interested parties.

Delivery conditions

Outlines the applicable sales and delivery conditions set by Bender GmbH & Co. KG.

Inspection, transport, and storage

Guidelines for checking packaging, handling transport damage, and proper storage of devices.

Warranty and liability

Details conditions under which warranty and liability claims are excluded for personal injury and property damage.

Disposal of Bender devices

Advises adherence to national regulations and laws governing the disposal of Bender devices.

Safety precautions

Outlines safety precautions, particularly regarding the risk of fatal injury due to electric shock.

Function

Intended use

Describes the AC and pulsed DC sensitive residual current monitor's designed application in earthed power supply systems.

Device features

Lists the key technical features and capabilities of the RCM420 residual current monitor.

Operational function description

Explains the operational principles, including measurement, response delays, and alarm signaling.

Function Details

Connection monitoring

Details how the device monitors CT connections and reports faults with error codes.

Self-testing and fault indication

Covers automatic/manual self-tests, functional faults, and their display indications.

Alarm relay assignment and reload cycles

Explains setting reload cycles and assigning alarm categories to output relays.

Time delays t, ton, and toff

Details the function and setting of various time delays affecting alarm signaling.

Advanced Functionality

Window discriminator mode

Explains monitoring residual current within defined upper and lower thresholds.

Password protection and factory settings

Describes password protection activation and restoring device to factory defaults.

History memory and test/reset button

Covers history memory function and the use of the external test/reset button.

Fault memory management

Details fault memory configuration options and behavior during power loss.

Cascaded current transformer connection

Explains connecting and configuring a second external current transformer for higher currents.

Installation, Connection, and Commissioning

DIN rail mounting

Instructions for securely mounting the device onto a standard DIN rail.

Screw fixing installation

Instructions for fixing the device using screws and mounting clips.

Device wiring instructions

Provides instructions to connect the device according to the wiring diagram.

Wiring and Diagrams

Wiring diagram

Presents the detailed wiring diagram for connecting the RCM420 to power and external components.

Advanced Installation

Cascaded current transformer connection

Detailed explanation and diagram for connecting a second current transformer to extend the measurement range.

Commissioning

Commissioning procedures

Steps to follow for the proper commissioning of the residual current monitor after installation.

Operation and Setting

Display elements overview

Details the function of each element displayed on the device's screen and indicators.

Operating elements function

Explains the purpose and function of each physical button and LED on the device's front panel.

Menu structure overview

Provides an overview of the device's menu system, detailing parameters and their adjustable options.

Display Modes

Display in standard mode

Describes how the device displays measured values and response values in its default operating mode.

Display in menu mode

Explains how to navigate and interpret display information within the device's menu structure.

Parameter Settings

Response value setting for overcurrent

Explains how to set the main alarm (IΔn2) and prewarning (IΔn1) response values for overcurrent.

Hysteresis setting for response values

Details how to configure the hysteresis percentage for prewarning and main alarm response values.

Fault memory settings

Explains how to configure the fault memory (activate, deactivate, continuous mode).

Alarm relay configuration options

Demonstrates setting alarm relay K1 to Normally Open (N/O) operation.

Alarm Category Configuration

Alarm categories overview

Explains how to assign different alarm categories to alarm relays.

Alarm relay K1: Deactivating device error

Shows how to deactivate the device error alarm category for alarm relay K1.

Alarm relay K1: Deactivating response value I1

Demonstrates deactivating the response value I1 (prewarning) alarm category for relay K1.

Advanced Alarm Settings

Alarm relay K1: Activating response value I2

Illustrates activating the response value I2 (main alarm) category for alarm relay K1.

Alarm relay K1: Deactivating ‘Alarm by device test’

Shows how to deactivate the 'Alarm by device test' category for alarm relay K1.

Set the time delays

Explains how to set response delay, starting delay, and delay on release.

Time Delay Configuration

Setting the response delay ton1

Step-by-step guide on how to set the response delay for alarm relay K1.

Setting the starting delay t

Step-by-step guide on how to set the starting delay for the device.

Changeover: overcurrent/undercurrent/window mode

Describes switching between operating modes like overcurrent, undercurrent, and window.

System Configuration

Cascaded current transformer setup

Explains how to set the correction factor for an additional cascaded current transformer.

Password protection management

Details how to activate, change, or deactivate password protection for device settings.

Security and Reset

Changing the password

Step-by-step instructions for changing the existing password for device access.

Deactivating the password protection

Instructions on how to disable the password protection feature on the device.

Factory settings restoration

Instructions for restoring the device to its original factory settings.

Device Information and History

Device information query

Explains how to query software version and other device information.

History memory query

Describes how to view and clear the history memory containing previous alarm values.

Technical Data

Factory settings summary

Lists the default factory settings for various parameters of the RCM420.

Error codes and meanings

Provides a list of common error codes, their meanings, and recommended actions.

Tabular data overview

Presents technical specifications and data in a tabular format for easy reference.

Electrical Specifications

Insulation coordination

Specifies insulation coordination data according to relevant IEC standards.

Supply voltage specifications

Details the supply voltage ranges and operating ranges for the device.

Measuring circuit details

Provides technical specifications related to the measuring circuit and current transformers.

Performance Data

Response values specifications

Lists the rated residual operating currents for prewarning (AL1) and main alarm (AL2).

Specified time parameters

Details the specified time parameters, including starting delay, response delays, and delay on release.

Display and memory specifications

Lists specifications related to the display, error indication, and memory functions.

Inputs and outputs specifications

Provides specifications for device inputs and outputs, such as cable length for external buttons.

Environmental and Mechanical Data

Measuring current transformer cable lengths

Specifies maximum cable lengths for measuring current transformers based on wire type.

Switching elements specifications

Details the specifications of the switching elements, including operating principle and service life.

Environment and EMC data

Lists environmental conditions and EMC compliance standards for the device.

Connection and Other Data

Option 'W' data differences

Highlights specific data points that differ for the 'W' option compared to the standard version.

Connection types and properties

Provides connection details for UL applications and specifications for terminal types.

Miscellaneous technical data

Lists miscellaneous technical specifications such as operating mode, enclosure material, and software version.

Compliance and Ordering

Standards, approvals, and certifications

Lists the standards, approvals, and certifications the device complies with.

Ordering information

Provides information on how to order the device and related accessories, including part numbers.

Accessories and History

External measuring current transformers

Lists available external measuring current transformers with their specifications and part numbers.

Document revision history

Details the history of revisions made to the document, including dates and changes.

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