FAQ

The Ariadna IC1G, IF3 and ILF6 work in low voltage distribution networks, 50 or 60 Hz, up to 440Vac.

This equipment must be connected to live cables, and it works in any kind of cable,isolated or non-isolated cables, underground or overhead, Al, Cu, with XLPE isolation etc.

The differences between the different equipment are the following:

The transmitter and the receiver of the Ariadna range communicate by means of coded messages through the low voltage distribution network.This way we avoid the communication problems due to coverage, that appear in similar equipment that uses radio or GSM technology to communicate.

• Cable identification: Cable identification is very quick thanks to the transmitter which injects a signal pulse every 5 seconds.
• Phase identification: Phase identification is very quick and, depending on the load of the network, it can take between 3 and 10 seconds.
• Phase and feeder identification: Phase and feeder identification is very quick and, depending on the load of the network, it can take between 7 and 15 seconds.

Thanks to the iCPS system (Current Pulse Shaping) used by the Ariadna equipment, identification is completely reliable, even in long cables.

• Ariadna IC1G. Cable identification is 100% accurate in cables up to 1Km long.
• Ariadna IF3. Phase identification is 100% accurate in cables up to 1Km long.
• Ariadna ILF6. Phase and feeder identification is 100% accurate in cables up to 1Km long.

Ariadna Network Identifiers meet European Low Voltage Directive 73/23/CEE and are compliant with:

Ariadna IF3 Central Device, Ariadna ILF6 Central Device:

• EN 50178: Electronic equipment for use in power installation.

UL220 Line Device, Ariadna IC1G TX Transmitter, Ariadna IC1G RX Receiver:

• EN 61010-1: Safety requirements for electrical equipment for measurement, control and laboratory use.

The Ariadna TRZ line locator will be available by the end of 2006

The MRPF100 fault passage indicator will be available in mid 2007