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    Measuring loop resistance and fault current on lines with MDT dimming actuator

    Is it possible to perform the required measurements (phase-neutral loop and phase-neutral short circuit current) on the lines controlled by the MDT AKD-0401.02 dimming actuators?
    When trying this with Benning IT130 installation tester, the dimming actuators shuts the channel off and goes into "error" (red blinking LED) before the tester finishes the measurement. These measurements are mandatory according to regulations here, so they cannot be skipped and bypassing the actuator just to get some result somewhat defeats the purpose of the measurement - validation of contact resistance and choice of protective apparatus.
    Is there, perhaps, some settings that can be programmed via ETS during the measurement to disable this behaviour and just keep the dimmer on irrespective of the tester connected to the load in parallel with the actual light fixtures?

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    Zitat von Jeecha Beitrag anzeigen
    the dimming actuators shuts the channel off and goes into "error" (red blinking LED) before the tester finishes the measurement.
    Thats right, because the measurement current (10A) for loop between phase and neutral would kill the Triacs. The overload protection works and shut off the channel.
    For this reason, there is no Chance to edit Parameters in the ETS. It would destroy the Hardware.

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      #3
      That would explain the behavior in normal high current loop test, but same occurs when using low current "no RCD trip" mode. Since this test does not trip 30mA RCD, the test current should be well within the range of dimmer power capacity and should not trigger overload protection.
      Still, it detects that something is wrong and turns off the channel before measurement completes, at least with Benning IT130 (and I presume Metrel MFTs too, since they are same hardware, just different shell).

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        #4
        Zitat von Jeecha Beitrag anzeigen
        Still, it detects that something is wrong and turns off the channel before measurement completes
        The dimming actuator had a load detection on board. It tested the Output for the connected load and switch to the right operation mode (capacitiv or inductiv load).
        Maybe the testequipment from Benning or Metrel generates a short peak (current) to check the impedance of the loop between earth and phase. For the actuator it is no normal load, so he detected it and switch off.

        There is no way to measure loops between phase-neutral or phase-earth, when there are electronic switches like triacs and load detections in the actuator. You can only measure it by connecting the Input with the Output of the device.

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