VP1007-B / Installation manual
Version 01.000 / November 2020 / EN
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Livestock Management
3 Installation
Do not operate the product without first reading this chapter and the safety section at the beginning of this
manual.
Warning
Failure to follow safety precautions in this chapter could result in serious injury or death.
3.1 Requirements for installation
3.1.1 Electrical requirements
Mains power
Make sure the mains power supply for the system is easily accessible and not too far away from the barn
in which the units are placed. The power sockets shall be installed near the equipment and must be easily
accessible.
Caution
Nedap power supplies must be connected to a power socket with protective earth (PE). Always use a 3-pole
connector with a PE contact.
If there is no PE available, create a PE next to the power socket to be used for each power supply. The
properties of a correct PE depend on local circumstances and legislation. Always comply with local rules and
regulations when installing earth electrodes.
Cabling
Install the Velos CAN cable(s) inside a plastic (PVC) conduit.
Do NOT install cables directly to metal ceiling, trusses, feed lines and power lines.
Lightning protection
It is important to follow closely the guidelines that are described in this section, in order to minimize risk of
damage on Velos systems in case of lightning. Nedap does, however, not accept any responsibility for damage
caused by high voltage (such as lightning), as described in the Warranty Policy.
Protective Earth (PE)
PE is meant for safety related issues such as electric shocks to humans or animals. PE will not protect devices
(sufficiently) when they are struck by lightning. Normally PE is situated next to the main power source only.
Grounding
Grounding is a connection to the ground, but not Protective Earth, for example a metal roof that is connected to
different earth electrodes in order to lead high peak currents (such as lightning) to the earth.
Nedap can never be kept responsible for incorrect functioning of networks or any damage arising from the
recommendations mentioned in this document.
3.1.2 Electromagnetic requirements
Nedap Animal Identification uses radio waves in compliance with ISO 11784/11785 standard and local
regulations.
