Product Details

UV Sensor "UV-Arc"
water proof UV sensor with G3/4" thread for pantograph arc detection

Properties of Waterproof UV Sensor UV-Arc
The UV-Arc is a waterproof sensor with a male threaded body (G3/4") to be used on trains to measure intensity and length of pantograph arcs according to EN 50317. This indicates the quality of the contact between a pantograph and the contact wire and allow a location of defects at the wire within a rail network. The UV-Arc sensor is configured for this special application. It contains a very sensitive photodiode with an additional fi lter to suppress solar UVB sensitivity. The time constant is adjusted to the typical arc lengths and the metal housing provides high EMC safety.

UV-Arc Waterproof UV Sensor Specifications

Fixed Specifications
Parameter	Value
Dimensions	please refer to drawing on page 2
Weight	195 g
Temperature Coefficient (30 to 65°C)	0.05 to 0.075%/K
Operating Temperature	-20 to +80˚C
Storage Temperature	-40 to +80˚C
Humidity	<80%, non condensing
Spectral Sensitivity	UVC+
Measuring Range	up to 400 µW/cm2
Configurable Specifications
Parameter	Value (page 3 shows more detailed information)
Signal Output	0 to 5 V or 4 to 20 mA
Current Consumption	for 0 to 5 V = <30 mA / for 4 to 20 mA = signal out / digital = <17 mA
Connections	cable = 2 m cable with tinned leads on free end plug = 5 pin male connector with 2 m cable with tinned leads on free end