Opto F 3.0

Short-circuit indicator

The Opto F 3.0 is a short-circuit indicator. It is designed to detect, display, and remotely indicate short-circuit currents in medium voltage distribution networks. The indicator unit can be used in all medium voltage switchgear installations. Fibre optic cables provide electrical isolation between the current transformers, mounted on cable/busbar, and the display unit when transferring signals.

Product features

  • Fibre optic cables for electrical isolation between indicator and current transformers
  • High-intensity LED indication
  • Single and double flash mode for operation in radial and ring networks
  • Remote indication via relay contact
  • Current transformer retrofit ready

Phase-selective short-circuit indicator

Test/ reset button

Setting options via DIP switch

Your added value

  • Installation on bare cables and busbars/copper conductors
  • New fault detection within reset time
  • Also available as a plug-in housing and surface mount housing

Surface mount housing

Technical data

Opto F 3.0
Short-circuit indicator
Earth fault detection method Earth short-circuit
I>> Short-circuit trip current 400, 600, 800, 1,000 A (adjustable at the CT))
tI>> Response delay 40, 60, 80, 100, 200, 300, 500 ms (adjustable at the display unit))
Accuracy ±15 % (determined by current transformer)
Indication Phase-selective short-circuit: 3 red LEDs, flashing period 2 s, double flashing sequence 0.3 s with flashing period 3 s
Optional: external signal lamp
Remote signal / communication 1 relay contact
Remote contact Potential-free permanent or momentary contact Contact capacity:
380 V AC / 5 A / 1250 VA max.;
220 V DC / 5 A / 150 W max.
Reset
  • By button
  • Automatic time reset: 1, 2, 4 or 8 h
  • Restoration of auxiliary supply ≥10 s (can be activated via DIP switch)
  • Remote reset
Power supply
Internal power supply Long-life lithium cell, active flashing time >1,000 h, shelf life ≥20 years
External auxiliary supply Optional: 12 – 110 V DC ±10 % or 24 – 60 V AC, 50 – 60 Hz, ±10 %
Optional accessories Transformer with cable for top-hat rail or screw mounting (115 – 230 V AC / 24 – 48 V AC)
Housing Polycarbonate, IP40 (built-in housing), IP65 (surface-mounted housing)
Temperature range -30 °C to +70 °C

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