DG 48

DG 72
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Data Sheet
DG 96 Analogue Meters with
DG 144 Moving - Coil Movement
and Rectifier
 Application Standard Measuring Ranges
The moving-coil panel meters, VQ 48/72/96/144 housed in moulded A.C. Voltage
polycarbonate cases are suitable for the measurement of AC
A.C. Current
currents and voltages. Rated Value Approx voltage drop Rated Value Sensitivity
(+10%)
Moving coil rectifier instruments measure average values and are
calibrated to indicate RMS value, assuming a sinusoidal waveform
for frequencies from 40 to 10000 Hz (AC Current 40 to 1000 Hz and 100 mA 1.3 V 6V 900 ohm/V
for AC Voltage 40 to 10000 Hz) 150 mA 2.4 V 10 V 900 ohm/V
250 mA 2.4 V 15 V 900 ohm/V
400 mA 2.4 V 25 V 900 ohm/V
These instruments offer several advantages in switchboards and 2.4 V
600 mA 40 V 900 ohm/V
generating Set Panels. Number of meters can be mounted in a single 2.4 V
1 mA 60 V 900 ohm/V
cut out(mosaic mounting). Front glass, Bezel & Dial can be easily 1.4 V 900 ohm/V
1.5 mA 100 V
replaced. 2.5 mA 1.4 V 150 V 900 ohm/V
4 mA 1.4 V 250 V 900 ohm/V
6 mA 1.4 V 400 V 900 ohm/V
Movement 10 mA 1.4 V
500 V 900 ohm/V
15 mA 1.7 V 900 ohm/V
600 V
Moving coil movement has pivots of very high hardness. Movement 25 mA 1.7 V
is suspended between spring loaded saphire jewels. Movement is 40 mA 1.7 V
properly shielded and critically damped by eddy currents induced in 60 mA 1.7 V
coil former. 100 mA 1.7 V
150 mA 1.33 V
250 mA 0.80 V
Mechanical Data 400 mA
600 mA
0.50 V
0.33 V
Case details moulded square case suitable for mounting 750 mA 0.27 V
in control / Switchgear panels, Machinery 1 A *4 0.20 V
consoles. 1.5 A*4 0.14 V
*4
2.5 A 0.80 V
4 A*4 0.50 V
Case material Glass filled polycarbonate, 6 A*4 0.03 V
Flame retardant and drip proof 10 A*4 0.02 V
as per UL 94 V-O
Front facia Glass

Colour of bezel Black

Position of use Vertical

Panel fixing Swivel screw

Scale and pointer
Mounting Stackable in a single cutout
Pointer Knife-edge pointer
Panel thickness < 40 mm Pointer deflection 0 .... 900
Scale characteristics Linear *4
Terminals
Voltmeters and Hexagon studs, M4 screws and Scale division Coarse-fine
Ammeters < 6 A wire clamps E3 (DIN 46282) Scale length DG 48 DG 72 DG 96 DG 144
Threaded studs M6 with nuts 41mm 63mm 97mm 146mm
Ammeters > 6 A
Scale interchangeability Interchangeable *4

Electrical Data
Accuracy at Reference Conditions
Measured quantity : DC voltage or current
Overload capacity (acc. to IEC 51) Accuracy class 1.5 according to IEC 51 / DIN EN 60051
Continuously : 1.2 times rated voltage / current Reference conditions
Short duration : 2 times rated voltage, 5 s max Ambient temperature 230C + 20 C
10 times rated current, 5 s max Position of use Nominal position + 10
Enclosures code : IP 52 case Input Rated value of measured quantity
(IEC 529) IP 00 for terminals without back cover Others IEC 51 / DIN EN 60051
IP 20 for terminals with back cover
Insulation class : Group A according to VDE 0110 Nominal range of use
Rated insulating voltage VQ48 VQ 72/96/144 Ambient temperature 0...500C
660 V 1000 V Position of use Vertical + 50
Proof Voltage 2 kV 3 kV External magnetic field 0.5 mT
Installation category 600 V CAT III (IEC 1010)
Insulation resistance > 50 Mohm at 500 V d.c. *4
Scale are Non linear & not interchangeable for Ammeters>750mA
 Environmental conditions Data Sheet
Climatic suitability Climatic class 3 according to
VDE/VDI 3540
Analogue Meters with
Operating Temperature -10 … + 550 C Moving - coil Movement
Storage Temperature -25 … + 650 C
Relative humidity < 75% annual average, non-condensing
and Rectifier
Shock resistance 15g, 11 ms
Vibration resistance
Accessories
10-150-10 Hz / 0.15 mm
1.5 g at about 50 Hz Safety Terminal Protection

Full sized polycarbonate back cover to provide protection against

accidental contact (hand and fingers) acc. to VDE 0410.
Applicable standards
Nominal case & cutout dimensions for : DIN 43700
indicating Electrical instruments Connections
Scales and pointer for electrical measuring : DIN 43802
instruments
AC VOLTAGE 17 18
Connections and Terminal markings for panel : DIN 43807
meters
L1
Terminal bolts / leads : DIN 46200/46282

X
N
Clamp straps for connections : DIN 46282

Safety requirements and protective measures : DIN 40050 / 8-70 AC CURRENT 17 18

for Electrical indicating. VDE 0110 / 11-72
instruments and their accessories VDE 0410 / 10-76
IEC 529, IEC 1010 L2
Performance specifications for direct acting : IEC 51/

X
indicating analogue electrical measuring DIN EN 60051 N
insturments and their accessories DIN 43701
Dimensions
Environmental conditions : VDE / VDI 3540
For Voltmeters & Ammeters < 6A For Ammeters 6 - 10A
Front frames for indicating measuring : DIN 43718
instruments Principle dimensions

UL Combustibility class : UL 94 V-O

d b a d b a
Technical conditions of delivery for electrical : DIN 43701
instruments

Mechanical strength (Free fall test, vibration : VDE 0411, part 1,

test) Sec.43/44,
c c
IEC 1010 f e f e

Dimensions DG48 DG72 DG96 DG144

Options (in mm)
Case Bezel a 48 72 96 144
Front facia Antiglare glass Case b 43.5 66 90 136
Colour of bezel Red, Yellow, Blue, White Depth c* 53 53 53 53
Red index pointer Front adjustable on site
Position of use On request 00 .... 1800 d 44.5 67.5 91.5 137.5
e 5.5 5.5 5.5 5.5
Dial cutout size 45+0.6 68+0.7 92+0.8 138+1
Blank dial With initial and end values marked
Specific markings Numbering / Lettering
Wt. (approx.) 0.20 kg 0.25 kg 0.30 kg 0.58 kg
Division dials Basic divisions without numbering Depth with 64 64 64 64
Colour markings/bands Red or green back cover f**
Others
Zero position Centre zero or off-set zero * c = 68mm, for l = 6 to 10 A
Increased sensitivity 4kohm/V for voltmeters 1...600V ** f = 70 mm, for l = 6 to 10 A
Adjustment of Within + 1% at 230 C ** f = 75 mm, for VQ 48, l > 6A
Resistance (sensitivity)
Ordering Information Safety precautions
Type Instruments with damaged bezels or window glasses must be
DG Moving - coil with rectifier panel meter disconnected from the mains.
Front dimension
Adequate safety clearance must be maintained to control panel
48 48 mm x 48 mm fasteners and to sheet metal housing, if non-insulated
72 72 mm x 72 mm connector wires are used.
96 96 mm x 96 mm
144 144 mm x 144 mm The back cover must be snapped into place after the connector
Measuring ranges Refer to table inside wires have been clamped for protection against accidental
contact.
Front facia Normal glass *1
antiglare glass *3 Scales should be replaced under voltage-free conditions.
Colour of Bezel Black *1
Red, Blue, Yellow, White *3 Bezels and window glasses should be replaced under voltage-
free conditions.
Position of use Vertical *1

on request 0...1800 *3
Terminal protection full sized polycarbonate back cover

Centre *1 , off-set zero *3

Zero position

Increased sensitivity 4 kohm/V for voltmeters 1...600 V *3

Adjustment of
within + 1% to 230C *3
resistance
(sensitivity)
Dial Standard scale same as measuring range*1
blank dial with division *3
additional lettering on request *3
additional numbering on request *3
coloured marking red or green *3
coloured sector red or green *3
logo Without *3
*3
OEM logo Ordering example
0
DG 72 measuring range 0 … 100 mA, dial with 0 … 100 C,
red mark at 370 C.

*1
standard
*3
please clearly add the desired specifications while ordering. Specifications are subject to change without notice (07/02)

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