EPA LEAKCOMP 1C User manual

Leakage current compensation for single-phase devices
Instruction manual
Fixed value
compensation of
50 Hz operational
leakage currents
at 5 / 10 mA
Can be used on
RCCBs with a
rated fault current
I∆n = 30 mA
or higher
according to
DIN VDE 0100-530

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Phone: [phone] – 9704 – 0
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Contents
1 Important basic information ........................................................................................... 4
1.1 Publication details .................................................................................................. 4
1.2 Target group........................................................................................................... 5
1.3 Liability ................................................................................................................... 5
1.4 General equal treatment ......................................................................................... 5
1.5 Registered trademarks ........................................................................................... 5
1.6 Symbols and signal words ...................................................................................... 6
1.7 Marking on the product ........................................................................................... 7
1.8 CE mark ................................................................................................................. 7
1.9 EMC Limit Class ..................................................................................................... 7
1.10 Declaration of Conformity ....................................................................................... 8
1.11 Product description................................................................................................. 9
1.12 Delivery contents .................................................................................................. 10
2 Safety instructions ...................................................................................................... 11
2.1 Intended use of the unit ........................................................................................ 11
2.2 Requirements for personnel ................................................................................. 13
2.3 Responsibility: ...................................................................................................... 13
2.4 Connection ........................................................................................................... 14
2.5 Follow the operating instructions .......................................................................... 15
3 Technical data ................................................................................................................ 16
3.1 Rating................................................................................................................... 16
3.2 Dimensions .......................................................................................................... 17
4 Function ......................................................................................................................... 18
4.1 Functional description .......................................................................................... 18
4.2 Analysis of RCCB utilisation ................................................................................. 19
4.3 Comparing leakage current with and without the LEAKCOMP® 1C ....................... 20
5 Delivery, internal transport, unpacking ........................................................................ 21
5.1 Delivery ................................................................................................................ 21
5.2 Internal transport .................................................................................................. 21
5.3 Unpacking ............................................................................................................ 21
6 Storage and transport ................................................................................................... 22
6.1 Ambient conditions ............................................................................................... 22
6.2 Storage ................................................................................................................ 22
6.3 Transport .............................................................................................................. 22
7 Installation ..................................................................................................................... 23
7.1 Safety instructions for installation ......................................................................... 23
7.2 Installation conditions ........................................................................................... 24
7.3 Connections ......................................................................................................... 26

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7.4 Wiring diagram ..................................................................................................... 27
8 Startup / Operation ........................................................................................................ 29
8.1 Switching on ......................................................................................................... 29
8.2 Switch compensation on and off ........................................................................... 29
8.3 Shutdown ............................................................................................................. 29
8.4 LED display elements ........................................................................................... 30
8.5 Setting the compensation current ......................................................................... 30
8.6 Further increasing the compensation current........................................................ 30
9 Troubleshooting ............................................................................................................ 31
9.1 Blue LED remains off ........................................................................................... 31
9.2 Red LED is flashing .............................................................................................. 31
9.3 RCCB trips ........................................................................................................... 32
9.4 Service address ................................................................................................... 32
9.5 Fault detection and rectification ............................................................................ 33
10 System inspection and maintenance ........................................................................... 34
11 Repairs ........................................................................................................................... 34
12 Disposal ......................................................................................................................... 34

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1 Important basic information
1.1 Publication details
Published by:
EPA GmbH
Fliederstr. 8
63486 Bruchköbel
Germany
Phone: [phone] – 9704 -0
Fax: [phone] – 9704 -99
E-mail: [e-mail]
Web: www.epa.de | www.leakcomp.de
Author:
T. Bozem
Implementation:
K. Bonkosch, A. Meyer
Issue number:
1.5 / 04/2018
Validity of device version:
LEAKCOMP® 1C
HW 1.2
© EPA GmbH
All rights, including the rights to photomechanical reproduction and storage in electronic
media, are reserved by EPA GmbH. Commercial use or distribution of the text, models,
drawings and photos used in this product are not permitted. No part of this publication
may be reproduced, stored or transferred, distributed or translated in any form or using
any medium without prior written permission.

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1.2 Target group
This documentation is intended for qualified personnel as defined in IEC 60364.
Qualified personnel are persons who have the appropriate qualifications for the work to be
performed during the installation, assembly, startup and operation of the product.
1.3 Liability
The common names, trade names, descriptions of goods and other designations used in
this publication may be legally protected even if not specifically marked as such (for
example as trademarks). EPA GmbH accepts no liability or warranty for their free
availability.
The illustrations and text were compiled with the utmost care. Nevertheless, errors cannot
be excluded.
The publication is provided without guarantee.
The information it contains is provided solely for the purpose of customer information and
contains no representations or binding warranties. Binding statements are possible only in
response to specific inquiries.
The contents of this instruction manual are accurate at the date of printing. Since it is
under continuous development, the manufacturer reserves the right to change the
specification of the product and its performance data as well as the contents of this
instruction manual, in both technical and commercial terms, without prior notice. The
current version is available at www.LEAKCOMP.de or www.EPA.de.
Liability of the company EPA GmbH for any damage resulting from incorrect use of this
instruction manual or incorrect, erroneous or inappropriate installation or adjustment is
excluded. Interruptions to operation, loss of profit as well as loss of information and data
or consequential damages are excluded insofar as liability is not mandatory in accordance
with the law on product liability or in cases of intent, gross negligence or breach of
fundamental contractual obligations.
1.4 General equal treatment
EPA GmbH is aware of the importance of language with respect to the equal rights of
women and men and makes every effort to take this into account. To ensure better
readability, however, it was necessary to abstain from the consistent use of differentiated
formulations.
1.5 Registered trademarks
Brand names and trademarks are the property of their respective owners and are not
generally marked as such in this manual.
The absence of such marking does not mean that a name is free within the meaning of
brand and trademark law.

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1.6 Symbols and signal words
The following symbols and signal words are used in this documentation to indicate
hazards and important information:
Symbol/signal word
Meaning
Warning of hazardous electrical voltage
DANGER
Draws your attention to a hazardous situation that will
result in serious injury or death if not avoided.
WARNING
Draws your attention to a hazardous situation that may
result in serious injury or death if not avoided.
CAUTION
Draws your attention to a hazardous situation that may
result in minor to moderate injury if not avoided.
IMPORTANT NOTE
Draws your attention to the handling and impact of safety
information.
NOTE
Draws your attention to the handling and impact of safety
information.
Draws your attention to possible damage to property and
other important information.
The installation must be carried out by a qualified
electrician (IEC 60417-6182).

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1.7 Marking on the product
Illustration
Description
LED displays
Blue LED: Status display (RUN)
Red LED: Error display (ERROR)
Terminal assignment
Mains connection (phase and neutral conductor): L / N
Protective earth conductor / compensation: PE
Compensation selection 5 mA or 11 mA: C1 / C2
Type plate
Manufacturer’s details and technical data
1.8 CE mark
The CE mark is on the device nameplate.
The device complies with the relevant essential requirements of all applicable EU
directives. The declaration of conformity can be found in the chapter “Declaration of
conformity”.
1.9 EMC Limit Class
LEAKCOMP
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1C meets the limit values for emitted interference according to DIN EN
55011 / CISPR 11 Class B Group 1. The interference immunity corresponds to DIN EN
61000-6-2.
The device is classified in accordance with DIN EN 61326-1 (VDE 0843-20-1) and is
suitable for use in residential, business and commercial areas as well as in industrial
environments.

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1.10 Declaration of Conformity

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1.11 Product description
There is an increasing use of residual current circuit breakers in industry for personal
safety and fire protection. Modern components used in automation technology generate
leakage currents when the system is operating. These so-called “operational” leakage
currents are interpreted by the RCDs as differential currents and thus often lead to
unreliable operating states or to their complete shutdown. The residual current circuit
breaker cannot distinguish between the operational leakage currents and true fault
currents.
The EPA LEAKCOMP
®
1C compensates capacitive currents with a frequency of 50 Hz,
which occur due to EMC filtering of single-phase consumers (such as those that occur
with power supplies, frequency converters, UPSs, lamps, mains filters, etc.)
The LEAKCOMP
®
1C leakage current compensation unit is used in electrical plants,
machines or devices that cause 50 Hz leakage currents and are to be operated on
residual current circuit breakers (RCCBs).
The LEAKCOMP
®
1C compensates for the leakage currents occurring with single-phase
consumers during operation preventing inadvertent or ‘nuisance’ tripping of residual
current devices caused by excessively high 50 Hz leakage currents. The device works
with all common RCCBs of the types A, F, B and B+ (ideally with short-term delay; a
suitable type must be chosen according to the regulations!).
The size of the 50-Hz-compensation current is set at 5 mA and can be increased to 11 mA
via a jumper. If the compensation current is not sufficient to compensate for the leakage
current, additional LEAKCOMP
®
1C devices can be connected in parallel.
The LEAKCOMP
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1C has two LED indicators.
The blue LED functions as the operating display and indicates the presence of the power
supply and fault-free operation. Reversed phase and neutral conductors, high neutral
conductor voltage (potential difference between neutral and protective earth conductor) or
the absence of the protective earth conductor on the LEAKCOMP
®
1C is indicated by the
red LED.
IMPORTANT NOTE
Along with 50 Hz leakage currents, leakage currents of other frequencies can also
occur that are not compensated by the LEAKCOMP
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1C. EPA also offer a suitable
solution for these cases.
For leakage current measurement with analysis of the utilisation of the residual
current circuit breaker, we recommend using the leakage current analysis system
EPA LEAKWATCH (more information at www.leakwatch.de).

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1.12 Delivery contents
Leakage current
compensation unit
LEAKCOMP
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EPA Article No.:
50275675
Operating manual
LEAKCOMP
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EPA Article No.:
50275681

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2 Safety instructions
2.1 Intended use of the unit
Area of application
The EPA LEAKCOMP
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1C compensates capacitive currents with a frequency of 50 Hz
that occur due to EMC filtering of single-phase consumers.
The LEAKCOMP
®
1C leakage current compensation unit is used in electrical plants,
machines or devices that cause 50 Hz leakage currents and are to be operated on
residual current circuit breakers (RCCBs).
The LEAKCOMP
®
1C compensates for the leakage currents occurring with single-phase
consumers during operation preventing inadvertent or ‘nuisance’ tripping of residual
current devices caused by excessively high 50 Hz leakage currents. The device works
with all common RCCBs of the types A, F, B and B+ (ideally with short-term delay; a
suitable type must be chosen according to the regulations!).
IMPORTANT NOTE
Operational leakage currents can accept frequencies ≠ 50 Hz and cause a
malfunction of the residual current device.
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Continued
Inadmissible operating conditions
DANGER
To prevent overcompensation, it is important that the LEAKCOMP
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1C is always
switched on and off together with the leakage current generator.
Overcompensation is inadmissible, i.e. the compensation current must not be higher
than the leakage current.
A stand-alone operation without a leakage current generator is not permissible.
CAUTION
The LEAKCOMP
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1C must only be used under the conditions and for the purposes for
which it was designed (see also “Intended use” chapter).
Particular attention should be paid to the safety instructions and the technical data
setting out the ambient conditions.
Operational safety is not guaranteed in the event of modification or improper use.
High voltage differences between the neutral conductor and the protective earth
conductor can overload or destroy the device.
Strong electromagnetic fields can affect the function of the device.
External mechanical loads are not allowed.
IMPORTANT NOTE
The device is not suitable for:
• The reduction of ≠ 50 Hz leakage currents,
• The reduction of 150 Hz operational leakage currents on three-phase devices
(servo or frequency inverters),
• The reduction of operational leakage currents for the purpose of compliance with
maximum permitted limits for leakage currents (e.g. 3.5 mA limit for mobile
devices) in compliance with EN 50178 and 10 mA limit for machines in compliance
with EN 60204-1),
• The reduction of leakage currents higher than those specified for the device,
• Use on AC-type residual current circuit breakers (prohibited in Germany!),
• Systems/machines with power regeneration.
• Potentially explosive atmospheres.

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2.2 Requirements for personnel
WARNING
Installation and work on the LEAKCOMP
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1C may only be carried out
by qualified personnel.
Qualified personnel as defined by this instruction manual are electricians
who are familiar with the installation, assembly, startup and operation of the device,
with the hazards involved, and who, based on their technical training, are also familiar
with the relevant standards and provisions.
Repairs may only be carried out by authorised repair centres. Unauthorised tampering
can lead to property damage and will void the warranty provided by EPA GmbH.
2.3 Responsibility:
WARNING
Electronic devices are never fail-safe. The installer and/or operator of the machine or
system is responsible for ensuring that the system/machine is restored to a safe state if
the device fails or the residual current device is tripped.
The safety requirements for electrical controllers are set out in DIN EN 60204-1; VDE
0113-1 "Safety of machinery" in the section titled "Electrical equipment of machines".
These provisions ensure the safety of persons and machines as well as the
maintenance of the functional capability of the machine or system and must be
observed.

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2.4 Connection
WARNING of hazardous electrical voltage
Risk to life from electric shocks! Death or serious injury!
To avoid electric shock, take appropriate precautions.
Follow the accident prevention regulations for electrical systems and equipment when
carrying out all work.
WARNING
Terminals C1 and C2 are intended solely for controlling the LEAKCOMP
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1C. These
must not be used for any other purpose.
The potential at terminals C1 and C2 is at level N (neutral conductor) of the mains
voltage. For safety reasons, the relay contacts (if used) must therefore have a
dielectric strength of at least 230 VAC, and the connecting cables/jumpers at C1 and
C2 must be insulated accordingly.
CAUTION
The device must be supplied with the voltage specified in the technical data. Higher
voltages higher can destroy the device.
Surge voltages between the terminals can destroy the device.
The device must be fixed firmly into place while the power supply is disconnected and
no parts are live.
The LEAKCOMP
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1C must have a fixed, low-impedance connection with the protective
earth conductor (PE).
The LEAKCOMP
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1C must only be used in TN-S networks.

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2.5 Following the operating instructions
IMPORTANT NOTE
Please read this manual carefully. It contains important information about the
installation and operation of the LEAKCOMP
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1C.
The LEAKCOMP
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1C has been subjected to extensive testing and left the factory in a
technically and operationally safe condition. To maintain this condition, the user must
follow the safety instructions in this manual.
We assume no liability for damage caused by failure to follow these instructions.
This manual is an integral part of the product and is valid only for the
LEAKCOMP
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1C leakage current compensation unit manufactured by EPA GmbH.
Please pass this manual on to the system operator/end customer/service technician so
that it is available when required.
Keep these operating instructions and all other applicable documents in a safe place to
ensure that they are available when required.
This is a translation of the original German instruction manual.

Technical data
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3 Technical data
3.1 Rating
Network configuration
TN-S system (L / N / PE)
Rated voltage
230 VAC ±10%, single phase
Rated frequency
50 Hz ± 1%
Compensation frequency
50 Hz ± 1%
Compensation current
max. 11 mA (RMS)
selectable: 5 mA or 11 mA (with jumper C1-C2)
Power loss
<2 VA
Ambient temperature
Operation: -10...+40ºC
Storage: -20...+75ºC
Transport: -20...+75ºC
Rel. humidity
<80%, without condensation
Atmospheric pressure
70..106 kPa
Dimensions
17.5 x 90 x 56.4 mm
Weight
Approx. 65 g
Mounting / fitting
on DIN EN 50022 mounting rail, position as required
Connections
Mains connection: L N
Protective earth conductor / compensation connection: PE
Selection of compensation current 5 / 11 mA:
C1 C2
Cable cross-section: max. 2.5 mm² (14 AWG) massive
max. 1.5 mm² (16 AWG) flexible with sleeve
Max. tightening torque 0.8 Nm
Displays
Blue LED: Operating/status display (RUN)
Red LED: Error display
(ERROR)
Protection class
IP20
Direct contact protection
DGUV V3 (BGV A3)
Flammability
UL94 V-0
Housing material
PA
EMV
EN 61326-1, EN 55011 (Class B), EN 61000-6-2
Safety
EN 61010-1
Conformity
CE, RoHS (2011/65/EU)

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3.2 Dimensions
All dimensions are specified in mm. Tolerance ±1 mm. Subject to change.
Current CAD files can be downloaded at www.epa.de.

Function
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4 Function
4.1 Functional description
Initial situation
There is an increasing use of RCDs for personal safety-and fire protection purposes. The
modern components used in automation technology (such as frequency inverters, RFI
filters, switching power supplies, shielded motor cables etc.) generate leakage currents
when the system is operating. These so-called "operational" leakage currents are
interpreted by the protective devices as differential currents and therefore often lead to
unreliable operating states in the residual current device or the complete shutdown of the
system. The residual current circuit breaker cannot distinguish between the operational
leakage currents and true fault currents.
Application
To prevent the unwanted tripping of the residual-current circuit breaker (RCCB), a device
is needed that can compensate for capacitive leakage currents with a frequency of 50 Hz.
The leakage current compensation device LEAKCOMP
®
1C was specially developed for
this purpose (compensation current selectable 5 or 11 mA). It is used in electrical systems
or machines in which (mostly single-phase) devices with an integrated EMC filter are
connected to residual current devices (RCDs) or residual current circuit breakers (RCCBs)
with rated residual currents of I
Δn
= 30 mA or higher (according to DIN VDE 0100- 530).
LEAKCOMP
®
1C
The LEAKCOMP
®
1C compensates for operational leakage currents occurring in the
system/machine and thus prevents the inadvertent or unwanted tripping of RCDs caused
by excessively high 50 Hz leakage currents.
This functionality is available for all common RCCBs of the types A, F, B and B+ (short-
time delayed [STD] versions are recommended). The size of the 50-Hz-compensation
current is set at 5 mA and can be increased to 11 mA via a jumper. If the compensation
current is not sufficient to compensate for the leakage current, additional LEAKCOMP
®
1C
devices can be connected in parallel.
The LEAKCOMP
®
1C has two LED indicators.
The blue LED functions as the operating display and indicates the presence of the power
supply and fault-free operation.
The red LED indicates a device fault. The following faults are detected:
• Reversal of the phase and neutral conductors
• Lack of protective earth conductor
• High neutral conductor voltage

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4.2 Analysis of RCCB utilisation
For leakage current measurement with an analysis of the RCCB utilisation, we
recommend using the leakage current analysis system EPA LEAKWATCH (more
information at www.leakwatch.de).
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