ARTES RC4 is the robust and universal solution for testing protection relays. Packed in a handy, extremely robust and resistant hard shell case, the versatile test system is also ideally suited for challenging outdoor use, for example in the sector of renewable energies.
ARTES RC4 makes light work of highly complex test tasks. 4 voltage and 3 current outputs and the built-in control panel allow three-phase tests on static and digital relays also without external PC.
With high-accuracy amplifiers, a wide range of measurement inputs and, last but not least, simple handling and operation, ARTES RC4 is the ideal solution for professional 3-phase relay testing.
The outputs of the 4 voltage and 3 current amplifiers are completely independent with regard to phase, amplitude and frequency and have full overload and short-circuit protection. The current amplifiers provide a maximum test current of 3 x 25 A. Parallel operation of the current outputs allows output of up to 60 A for 1-phase applications.
The internal TJCP operator interface is a special feature. Its high-resolution 5“ touch screen with smart touch technology enables many tests to be carried out quickly and easily without having to connect an external PC.
The clear user interface guides the user intuitively to complete the task in hand. User actions carried out with the ergonomic jog wheel, such as amplitude, phase angle or frequency adjustments, are processed in real time and executed without delay. An illuminated ring integrated in the jog wheel also provides information on the current status of the system during settings and tests.
The interior shows the ergonomic Control Panel with the TJCP interface and all connections for linking up to the device under test. As with all other testing systems in the ARTES family, the states and operating modes of the inputs and outputs of the new RC4 are indicated via numerous LEDs in the Control Panel. The user can tell at a glance which outputs are active and can easily identify the status of the binary inputs and outputs.
ARTES RC4 is housed in a handy extremely robust and resistant hard shell case. When closed, the IP67 water- and dust-proof case absorbs even hard impacts without damage and reliably protects the valuable electronics of the test system. And even the case lid provides a special feature. The cable compartment integrated in the case lid also offers sufficient space for the cable set included in the scope of delivery.
In addition to an excellent price-performance ratio, robustness, reliability and longevity were top priorities during development. ARTES RC4 is therefore also ideally suited for sophisticated outdoor use, for example in the renewable energies sector.
The ARTES 5 test software included in the scope of delivery is also optimally tailored to this application. The PIC monitor enables automatic testing of the pickup values and tripping times of the various protection functions. For the QU protection function, a dedicated monitor is also available. In addition to testing pickup values and tripping times, it also reliably takes into account the special logic of this function.
