Maintenance test
Voltage measuring devices
As per German accident prevention regulations for electrical installations and equipment (DGUV Regulation 3) of Employers Liability Insurance Association, voltage detectors, phase comparators and pluggable capacitive voltage detecting systems are subject to maintenance tests at intervals not exceeding 6 years. Dipl.-Ing. H. Horstmann GmbH offers this maintenance testing for all new but also for some older devices of own production.
Regardless of the duty to perform maintenance testing, the following rule is mandatory for devices and equipment, including voltage detectors: The user is responsible for the safe and proper condition of the devices. Prior to each use, the user must verify that devices and equipment are suitable for proper function, as well as checking for externally visible damages and defects.
Integrated capacitive voltage testing devices of the Wega series including Wega 1, Wega 1 V, Wega 2, Wega 2 V and Wega T1 with self-test facility, are not subject to maintenance tests.
Maintenance test on devices belonging to the AC and FGB series are no longer carried out. In exchange, we offer corresponding new devices.
Service overview
| Testing requirements | Remark | Age ≤14 years Order no. | Age ≥14 years and ≤24 years Order no. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capacitive contacting voltage detectors a) | ||||
| BL-I, BL-A | DIN EN 61243-1 / VDE 0682 Part 411 | a), b), c) | 79-0102-004 | 79-0102-006 |
| BK-I, BK-A, BS-I, BS-A | DIN EN 61243-1 / VDE 0682 Part 411 | a), b), c) | 79-0102-004 | 79-0102-007 |
| BO-A (voltage tester for railway) | DIN VDE 0681 Part 6 | a), b), c) | 79-0114-001 | 79-0114-005 |
| FL-I | DIN EN 61243-1 / VDE 0682 Part 411 | a), b) | 79-0110-001 | 79-0110-005 |
| Phase comparators with capacitive coupling | ||||
| PG II | DIN EN 61481 / VDE 0682 Part 431 | a), b), c) | 79-0105-001 | 79-0105-005 |
| Compare 2.0 | DIN EN 61481 / VDE 0682 Part 431 | a), b), c) | 79-0112-001 | 79-0112-005 |
| Interface detectors, voltage detectors, phase comparators, measurement modules | ||||
| Orion 3.1 | DIN EN 61243-5 / VDE 0682 Part 415 | c) | 79-0107-002 | 79-0107-005 |
| Orion M1 | DIN EN 61243-5 / VDE 0682 Part 415 | c) | 79-0107-003 | 79-0107-006 |
| Pluggable capacitive continuous voltage indicators a) | ||||
| HR-ST, LRM-ST | DIN EN 61243-5 / VDE 0682 Part 415 | d) | – | – |
| Coupling parts of pluggable capacitive voltage detecting systems | ||||
| HR or LRM interface (alternatively: HR or LRM socket module) | DIN EN 61243-5 / VDE 0682 Part 415 (current and newer devices) | e) | – | – |
a. All devices, which are sent to us by our customers, must be sent complete, including operating sticks and extension elements.
b. We perform maintenance test only on the condition that the devices are not older than 24 years and in a technically acceptable condition. For devices with an age >14 and >24 years, an extended maintenance test will be performed, including electronics replacement.
c. For all battery-operated devices, the battery replacement is mandatory during maintenance test (included in the price).
d. Due to the disproportionately high testing expenditure, we do not carry out maintenance tests, but we offer “old” versus “new”. Here, we grant a special discount of 20 % on the new price if the old devices are sent back.
e. Can be carried out on own initiative with the Orion 3.1, M1. Orion 3.1 conclude a good / bad condition. Further quantitative measurements can be carried out using Orion M1, well as appropriate digital multimeters.
In order to avoid delays in order processing, we request that you send your order letter separately or deliver it in good time.
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