studio technology

The quality and success of productions and events also depend to a large extent on the operational reliability of the technology used. Without appropriate measures, there can be no reliable and fail-safe operation.

Studio operators must observe and comply with the relevant standards and regulations to ensure the operational safety of the technology used and thus also protection against electric shock. The use of residual current circuit breakers in final circuits is essential, but this can result in possible false tripping.

In addition, all electrical systems must be inspected by certified experts prior to initial commissioning and after significant modifications prior to initial recommissioning. Repeat inspections must be carried out annually by experts and every four years by certified experts.

The studio technology must be switched off for the functional tests of the residual current circuit breakers and the annual recurrent tests. The recurrent tests are also associated with a high organisational, time and personnel expenditure.

Special measures must be taken if studio technology failures are to be avoided through recurrent tests.

With continuous residual current monitoring in the power supply, Bender offers the solution for simplified recurrent tests in accordance with DIN VDE 0105-100 and DGUV Regulation 3. In addition, the threshold values of residual current circuit breakers in the final circuits can be monitored to prevent false tripping.

Bender POWERSCOUT® is a cloud-based software solution that records, stores, visualises and documents the residual currents of an electrical system. The measurement protocols can be used as a replacement for the insulation test, which simplifies the performance and documentation of DGUV Regulation 3 tests.

Benefits for operators:

• No switching off of the studio technology for recurrent tests
• Less time and personnel required for recurrent tests
• Increased safety for people and systems thanks to permanent measurement instead of snapshot recording
• Simplified documentation of the recurrent test

Note:

The residual current monitoring system from Bender can be integrated into existing studio technology.

• DIN VDE 0100 - Installation of low-voltage systems
• DIN VDE 0105-100 - Operation of electrical systems
• Safety at events and productions (information from the VBG and DGUV)
• DGUV Regulation 18 - Accident prevention regulation for event and production venues for theatrical performances