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Schneider LV434206 Pocket Battery
$65 per day ex GST, 1 to 7 days
Per day, AUD ex GST. The rate for your total hire length applies to every day, and the total never drops at a band change. Minimum hire one day. Australia-only hire; freight and handling quoted separately. Hiring for more than 90 days? Call for a long-term rate: 1300 730 499
Work out your hire
Pick your first and last day to see the hire charge.
| 7 days | $455 |
|---|---|
| 14 days | $819 |
| 28 days | $1,365 |
| 60 days | $2,457 |
- Delivery or collection
- Freight Australia-wide, quoted with availability, or collect from Hobart, Launceston, Adelaide or Newcastle. Urgent? Call 1300 730 499 rather than send the form.
- Datasheet
- Manufacturer's datasheet (PDF). Calibration certificate supplied with the instrument.
Overview
About the Schneider LV434206 Pocket Battery
Description
The Schneider Electric LV434206 pocket battery is a hand-held power source for MicroLogic trip units. Plugged into the trip unit test port, it powers the MicroLogic display and keypad when the circuit breaker is de-energised or the trip unit has no supply, so you can read and set protection settings and carry out local inspection and testing without energising the switchboard. Megavar has the LV434206 available for hire, with delivery Australia-wide.
It is built for ComPacT NSX100 to 630 and PowerPact H, J and L frame moulded case circuit breakers fitted with MicroLogic 5.2, 6.2, 7.2, 5.3, 6.3 and 7.3 trip units, and Schneider also lists it for ComPacT NSXm. The pocket battery connects to the trip unit test port with its own lead, carries a plastic screwdriver for the trip unit rotary setting switches, and has a built-in torch for working inside a switchboard.
Schneider uses the same part, LV434206, as the pocket battery module for its VIP self-powered medium voltage protection relays. VIP40 and VIP45 relays, common in RM6 ring main units, take their power from the circuit breaker current transformers, so with no load current the relay is dead. Connected to the relay front panel, the pocket battery energises the relay so it can be set and given a quick functional test, including a test of the circuit breaker, before the unit carries load.
The LV434206 runs on AA alkaline cells and does not inject current, so it is not a trip curve tester. For automatic trip curve tests on MicroLogic trip units, hire the Schneider LV485500 Service Interface. For secondary injection testing of VIP relays, call Megavar on 1300 730 499 to talk through the right test set.
Features
- Powers the MicroLogic display and keypad with the breaker de-energised, so settings can be read and set without a supply
- Connects to the MicroLogic trip unit test port with the supplied lead
- Covers ComPacT NSX100 to 630, ComPacT NSXm and PowerPact H, J and L frame breakers with MicroLogic 5, 6 and 7 trip units
- Energises VIP40, VIP45, VIP400 and VIP410 self-powered relays from the front panel for setting and a quick functional test when there is no load current
- Built-in plastic screwdriver for the trip unit rotary setting switches
- Built-in torch for reading the trip unit inside a dark switchboard
- Runs on standard AA alkaline cells, with no mains supply or charger needed
- Pocket sized and supplied in a hard carry case
Specifications
- Manufacturer: Schneider Electric
- Part number: LV434206
- Product type: Pocket battery, support accessory for MicroLogic trip units
- Compatible circuit breakers: ComPacT NSX100 to 250, ComPacT NSX400 to 630, ComPacT NSXm, PowerPact H, J and L frame
- Compatible trip units: MicroLogic 5.2, 6.2, 7.2, 5.3, 6.3 and 7.3
- Compatible protection relays: VIP40, VIP45, VIP400 and VIP410 (pocket battery module)
- Also listed by Schneider for: PowerPact Multistandard, TeSys GV4
- Power source: AA alkaline cells, 1.5 V DC
- Connection: MicroLogic trip unit test port, via supplied lead
- Built-in tools: Plastic setting screwdriver, torch
- Insulation: Class II, only when used with its protective cover fitted
- Packed size: 110 mm x 70 mm x 35 mm
- Packed weight: Approximately 120 g
- Instruction sheet: Schneider GHD16350AA
Common Applications
Commissioning and maintenance of low voltage switchboards and medium voltage ring main units built on Schneider protection. Typical uses are checking MicroLogic trip unit settings against the protection study before a switchboard is energised, confirming settings on a breaker that has been isolated for maintenance, reading a trip unit that has lost its supply after the breaker has opened, and setting VIP40 or VIP45 relays on a new RM6 before it carries load, when the relay current transformers cannot yet power it. It is also a quick first check on site before fuller testing with the LV485500 Service Interface or a secondary injection test set.
Specifications
| Product type | Pocket battery, support accessory for MicroLogic trip units |
|---|---|
| Compatible breakers | ComPacT NSX100 to 630, ComPacT NSXm, PowerPact H, J and L frame |
| Compatible trip units | MicroLogic 5.2, 6.2, 7.2, 5.3, 6.3 and 7.3 |
| Batteries | AA 1.5 V DC alkaline cells |
| Packed weight | 120 g |
| Packed dimensions | 110 x 70 x 35 mm |
Manufacturer's published specifications. Your quote confirms the configuration supplied.
What’s in the case
- LV434206 pocket battery
- Trip unit connection lead and built-in setting screwdriver
- Schneider GHD16350AA instruction sheet
- Hard carry case
Why hire from Megavar?
A pocket battery is a small tool, and the useful part is knowing what it does and does not prove. Powering a MicroLogic trip unit lets you see and set its protection. It does not test the trip curve, the current sensors or the breaker mechanism, and on a VIP relay a pocket battery test is a quick functional check, not a substitute for secondary injection where your specification calls for it. Megavar commissions low voltage switchboards and medium voltage switchgear as day to day work across Australia, so if you are unsure which test your job needs, tell us when you book on 1300 730 499 or rentals@megavar.com.au and we will point you to the right instrument.
Calibration
All Megavar test equipment is maintained under a documented calibration programme. Instruments are calibrated either by external calibration laboratories or in-house against reference standards that are themselves laboratory-calibrated, with measurement traceable to Australian national measurement standards held by the National Measurement Institute. A current calibration certificate is available on request. If your project requires a specific calibration interval, test standard, or documentation for a client submission, tell us at enquiry on 1300 730 499 and we will confirm what applies before you commit.
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- Fault supportIf a set plays up, call us and we will arrange a fix or a replacement.
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Step 1: Request a Quote
Submit your rental request online, and our team will respond promptly with availability and pricing.
Step 2: Organise Your Rental
Once confirmed, we’ll quickly process your booking and dispatch the equipment. Delivery and collection can be arranged to suit your schedule.
Step 3: Use with Confidence
Supplied with the manufacturer’s manuals. If a set plays up, call us and we will arrange a fix or a replacement.
How the hire works
Hire terms in brief
After you enquire
We confirm availability, rates and freight in a written quote, valid for the period it states (usually 14 days). An enquiry or quote does not reserve equipment: the hire is booked when your purchase order, signed quote or email acceptance reaches us.
Hire period
Our carrier: up to 72 hours of transit each way is not charged as hire. Hire starts at delivery or 72 hours after dispatch, whichever is earlier, and ends at handover to our carrier or 72 hours before the equipment arrives back, whichever is later. Delay caused by us or our carrier is not charged. For example, dispatched Monday 10am and delivered Wednesday 2pm: hire starts Wednesday 2pm. Routes that normally take longer than 72 hours are marked on the quote. Your own freight: hire runs from handover to your carrier at our office until the equipment arrives back at our office. Collect in person: from collection to return.
Extensions and early return
Contact us before the return deadline to extend; your quoted rates stay fixed and extended hire is invoiced every 7 days. Return early and you pay only for the days used, at the rate band for the days actually hired.
Delivery and returns
Freight for each leg, the handling fee and any express dispatch are on the quote, before you accept. Returns go to the dispatching office named on the quote, by carrier or in person, never by post.
Counter times
Returned to our counter before 9am on a business day counts as the previous day. Collected after 4pm on a business day, hire starts the next day. Weekends and public holidays count as hire days.
Calibration and checks
Supplied in working order with listed accessories, leads and manuals. Each measuring instrument is calibrated, and its current NATA-traceable calibration certificate is available on request. If calibration falls due during your hire, we tell you before dispatch.
Cancelling or moving a booking
Cancel 5 or more business days before dispatch or collection and nothing is charged. With 2 to 4 business days’ notice, the charge is the greater of one day’s hire and 5% of the booked hire; with less notice, the greater of one day’s hire and 10%. You can ask once to move the start by up to 30 days, with at least 2 business days’ notice.
Loss, damage and insurance
The equipment is your responsibility, other than fair wear and tear, from the start of hire until it is back with us, including in transit, up to the replacement value cap shown on the quote for each item. No damage waiver is offered. We recommend you insure the equipment for its replacement value.
Payment and bond
Account customers pay each invoice within 14 days. Without a credit account, or paying by card, you pay the booked hire, freight, handling fee and any bond before dispatch. A bond applies only where the quote states one, and is refunded after return and inspection, less anything owed.
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Send your hire dates and delivery location and we will confirm availability and lead time by the end of the next business day.
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Need help with your rental?
1300 730 499 We’re available Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 5:00 pm. Urgent hire: call rather than send the form. rentals@megavar.com.auQuestions about this hire?
Call 1300 730 499 for availability, rates and booking. If a set plays up during the hire, call us and we will arrange a fix or a replacement. Counter collection and returns 8:30 am to 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Schneider LV434206 Pocket Battery
What does the Schneider LV434206 pocket battery do?
It powers a Schneider MicroLogic trip unit through its test port so the display and keypad work when the circuit breaker has no supply. You can then read and set protection settings and carry out local inspection and testing. Megavar has the LV434206 available for hire.
Which circuit breakers does the LV434206 work with?
ComPacT NSX100 to 630 and PowerPact H, J and L frame breakers fitted with MicroLogic 5.2, 6.2, 7.2, 5.3, 6.3 or 7.3 trip units. Schneider also lists it for ComPacT NSXm. It is not listed for MasterPacT air circuit breakers or ComPacT NS trip units; for those, hire the Schneider LV485500 Service Interface.
Can it be used on VIP relays?
Yes. Schneider lists the LV434206 as the pocket battery module for VIP40, VIP45, VIP400 and VIP410 relays. Connected to the relay front panel, it energises the relay so it can be set and given a quick test, including a test of the circuit breaker, when there is no load current to power the relay from its current transformers.
Is it a trip unit test set?
No. The pocket battery supplies power only. It does not inject current or run trip curve tests. For automatic trip curve tests on MicroLogic trip units, hire the LV485500 Service Interface. For VIP relays, use a secondary injection test set where your specification calls for it.
What power does it need?
It runs on AA alkaline 1.5 V cells, with no mains supply or charger needed. The battery cover opens with a 3.5 mm flat screwdriver. Carry spare cells on site, and do not change the cells while the pocket battery is connected.
What comes with the hire?
The LV434206 pocket battery with its trip unit connection lead and built-in setting screwdriver, the Schneider GHD16350AA instruction sheet, and a hard carry case.
What is the minimum hire period?
The minimum hire is one day. The daily rate steps down for hires of 8 days or more, and longer project hires can be quoted on 1300 730 499.
Do you offer delivery?
Yes. Megavar dispatches Australia-wide from its offices in Hobart, Launceston, Adelaide and Newcastle, or you can arrange your own freight.
Is a deposit required?
A security deposit may be required. For business hires, we may request proof of insurance depending on your rental history and account.
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