6 Installation Manual
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M
OUNTING
3.4 Mounting the device
The E product line utilizes different rack sizes and depending on that different mounting
methods. An overview of the rack sizes with dimensions and mounting methods can be found in
the “Mounting methods” section of the “E Hardware description” document.
During the installation make sure that the shortest possible length for PE (Protective Earth) cable
routing is applied.
3.5 Safety aspects
3.5.1 Earth connections
3.5.1.1 Protective earth
The device shall be connected to the station earth system with a minimum of 2,5 mm
2
cross-
section solid or stranded wire. A 6,3 mm (1/4 inch) female flat connector (according to IEC 61210)
shall be used crimped to the earthing wire. During the installation make sure that the shortest
possible length for PE (Protective Earth) cable routing is applied.
The earth connection of the device is situated at all kinds of Power supply modules. In the case
of more Power supply modules, all of them shall be earthed.
The protective earth connections should not be removed when the equipment is energized.
Picture 3-5-1-1 Earth connection point of the device at the Power supply module
3.5.1.2 Stranded wires
Soft soldering of stranded wires is not allowed due to the cold flow of the solder material.
Loose strands of stranded wires can cause fire risk or electric shock. Insulated crimp terminals
shall be used.
