Construction
R&S
®
TS-PSM3
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User Manual 1178.2780.02 ─ 01
Figure 4-6: R&S TS-PRIO3 contact side (rear of R&S TS-PWA3 chassis)
In order to be able to connect a wire to the terminals the terminal’s metal spring must
first be pushed far enough, using a flat-head screwdriver to clear the opening that will
take the wire. To do so a suitable screwdriver must be placed in the left-hand square
opening of the terminal. The metal spring can be pushed to the right by a light lever
action from left to right.
The X12 connectors can take wires with a maximum of 0.5 mm
2
crosssection surface,
while the X14 connector is suitable for wires with a maximum of 6 mm
2
cross-section
surface.
The metal plate attached to the front plate of the module offers the capability of fixing
the wires mounted in the X12 and X14 connectors using cable ties and thus creating a
strain relief for the connections.
The low power channels are provided with interchangeable 3 A fuses on the R&S TS-
PRIO3 module.
shows the position of the fuses on the module.
The 30 A channels are not protected by fuses on the R&S TS-PRIO3 module. It is
strongly recommended to provide external assurance measures when adapting the
module.
R&S TS-PRIO3
