{"id":574,"date":"2017-03-09T09:53:09","date_gmt":"2017-03-09T09:53:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/epa.de\/filter\/en\/?page_id=574"},"modified":"2026-07-13T16:45:42","modified_gmt":"2026-07-13T14:45:42","slug":"protective-earth-conductor-monitoring-pecon","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/epa.de\/en\/lc\/products\/protective-earth-conductor-monitoring-pecon\/","title":{"rendered":"Protective earth conductor monitoring PECON+\u00ae"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div style=\"height:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-epa-gray-100-to-200-gradient-background has-background is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div style=\"height:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70)\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide extra-x-padding-xs is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide rounded mb-0 has-white-color has-primary-darker-15-to-primary-darker-30-gradient-background has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-cd9b5d83c1df4fa7fb8aab3668347e4d is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"box-shadow:var(--wp--preset--shadow--deep)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group p-4 is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left mb-0\">Finally, a new opportunity for frequency inverters and servo drives!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left mb-0 has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">If a device is equipped with our PECON+\u00ae, the known limit value of AC 3.5 mA \/ 10 mA may be exceeded, as the effectiveness of the protective conductor is permanently monitored.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group p-2 is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><div class=\"youtube-video-embed\">\n\t<div class=\"ratio ratio-16x9\" class=\"wp-block-epa-am-epa-youtube-embed\">\n\t\t<div class=\"youtube-container\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"youtube-player\" data-id=\"0zJ9fzuFxXo\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"yt-info\">\n\t\t<div class=\"yt-info\"><small><strong>Note:<\/strong> Clicking the play button <i class=\"bi bi-play-circle-fill\"><\/i> will establish a connection to the servers of YouTube and thus data will be transferred there. More information on this topic can be found in the <a href=\"https:\/\/epa.de\/en\/data-protection-declaration\" target=\"_blank\">data protection declaration<\/a>.<\/small><\/div>\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70)\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group rounded-bottom is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div style=\"height:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80)\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">More than 3.5 mA on the Protective Earth conductor in accordance with the following standards:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-stretch rounded extra-x-padding-xs has-epa-gray-900-color has-epa-gray-100-to-200-gradient-background has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-9c1272623c9810b41abf343bd63056ca is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div style=\"height:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>DIN EN IEC 62477-1 \/ VDE 0558-477-1<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">(AC 3.5 mA limit for electronic equipment)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-stretch rounded extra-x-padding-xs has-epa-gray-900-color has-epa-gray-100-to-200-gradient-background has-text-color has-background has-link-color 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\u2013 L1\/L2\/L3\/PE \u2013 L1\/L2\/L3\/N\/PE<\/li><li class='list-group-item'>Testable voltages: 1x 230 VAC \u2013 3x 400 VAC, 50\/60 Hz (depending on version \u2013 see below)<\/li><li class='list-group-item'>Signal contact: Contact rating 230VAC \/ 5A or 16A, potential free<\/li><li class='list-group-item'>Mounting: On DIN rail DIN EN 50022<\/li><li class='list-group-item'>Dimensions h\/w\/d: 75 x 45 x 125 mm<\/li><li class='list-group-item'>Protection: IP 20<\/li><li class='list-group-item'>Ambient temperature: Operation -15\u00b0C \u2026 +40\u00b0C (Storage -25\u00b0C \u2026 70\u00b0C)<\/li><li class='list-group-item'>Humidity: 98%, no condensation<\/li><\/ul>                        <\/div>\n\n                        <!-- <div class=\"product-offset-border\"><\/div> -->\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <!-- Modal -->\n    <div class=\"modal modal-xl fade\" id=\"modal1321811503\" tabindex=\"-1\" 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compiland with standards even with more than 3.5 mA leakage current.mp4<\/a><\/td><td class=\"filesize\">0.93 G<\/td><\/tr><\/table><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80)\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left\">Protective earth conductor monitoring for single- and three-phase networks<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">In brief<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">The automatic disconnection of the power supply if the protective earth conductor is interrupted is a standard option if the 3.5 mA contact current limit is exceeded during the DGUV test (VDE 0701\/702). The PECON+\u00ae permanent protective conductor monitoring system can be used to ensure that safety is maintained if the protective conductor is destroyed or disconnected.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column rounded extra-x-padding has-epa-gray-100-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<div style=\"height:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list mb-0\">\n<li>The PECON+\u00ae is used to safely monitor the availability of the protective earth conductor in 3-phase and single-phase networks.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The PECON+\u00ae determined by measuring the availability of the protective earth conductor and operated with existing protective earth conductor an internal relay (Working position = PE ok).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In case of interruption of the protective earth conductor, the relay trips.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Furthermore, the fault is displayed by a red LED in the front cover.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A green LED in the front cover indicates operational readiness of PECON+\u00ae.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>By means of a test button on the front cover, the functioning of PECON+\u00ae can be reviewed at all times.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">In detail<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Manufacturers of machines and equipment are familiar with this dilemma: On the one hand, frequency inverters and servo drives would significantly increase the utility value of their products. On the other hand, relevant standards permit only leakage currents of up to 3.5 mA or 10 mA AC\/DC.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Often, the only option so far has been to use filters with extremely low leakage current to force the EMC emissions associated with modern drive technology within the tight constraints of the permissible limits. This is a very complex process that sometimes fails due to economic considerations and sometimes due to technical limitations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As an EMC service provider and manufacturer of filters for specialized applications, we know this all too well! We frequently engage with companies whose efforts to implement innovative ideas ultimately risk failing due to the aforementioned regulation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Because:<\/strong> If the 3.5 mA or 10 mA AC\/DC limit cannot be met, the standards require alternative measures. The protective intent behind the standard is fundamentally reasonable and understandable, as it safeguards the person operating the machine from the risk of electric shock if their device is disconnected from the power supply\u2019s protective conductor system due to a defective connection cable or plug.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Except:<\/strong> Relevant standards do, however, expressly permit higher leakage currents if the availability of the protective conductor is continuously monitored.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is exactly where EPA\u2019s PECON+\u00ae comes into play. The PECON+\u00ae is a testing device that is installed directly at the machine\u2019s power supply point. <strong>Power to the machine is only enabled when the continuous protective conductor monitoring system activates the enable contact, thereby switching on the machine\u2019s main contactor.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The device, which is only 45 mm wide, is mounted on a DIN rail in the control cabinet and reliably monitors all voltage configurations from single-phase 230 VAC up to three-phase 400 VAC, with or without a neutral conductor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Available models<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group table-responsive is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>PECON+<\/strong>\u00ae<\/td><td>For 1- and 3-phase networks with neutral conductor (TN system), nominal voltage 230V, 50\/60 Hz<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>PECON+\u00ae IT<\/strong><\/td><td>For 3-phase networks without neutral conductor (TN system), nominal voltage 400V, 50\/60 Hz<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>PECON+\u00ae NVT-1 \/ PECON+\u00ae NVT-2<\/strong><\/td><td>For 1- and 3-phase networks with neutral conductor (TN system), nominal voltage 230V, 50\/60 Hz with 2 relays (AC 16A)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>PECON+\u00ae NVF-1 \/ PECON+\u00ae NVF-2<\/strong><\/td><td>For 1- and 3-phase networks with neutral conductor (TN system), nominal voltage 230V, 50\/60 Hz with 2 relays (AC 16A)<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Finally, a new opportunity for frequency inverters and servo drives! If a device is equipped with our PECON+\u00ae, the known limit value of AC 3.5 mA \/ 10 mA may be exceeded, as the effectiveness of the protective conductor is permanently monitored. More than 3.5 mA on the Protective Earth conductor in accordance with the <a href=\"https:\/\/epa.de\/en\/lc\/products\/protective-earth-conductor-monitoring-pecon\/\" class=\"more-link\">&#8230;<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">  Protective earth conductor monitoring PECON+\u00ae<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":3771,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-574","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/epa.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/574","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/epa.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/epa.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/epa.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/epa.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=574"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/epa.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/574\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":6407,"href":"https:\/\/epa.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/574\/revisions\/6407"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/epa.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/3771"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/epa.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=574"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}