Safegate Group safedock, User Manual

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SAFEDOCK®
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Safegate Group
Manual Date: 6 February 2015
Chapter: 2 INSTALLATION Version: 2.7
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FIGURE 2.21 CONNECTION OPTIONS - OPERATOR PANEL SIDE
4.5 OTHER CONNECTIONS (OPTIONS)
4.5.1 PBB Interlock
The Operator Panel can be connected to a Passenger Boarding Bridge (PBB) for
interlock functionality. For example if the PBB is in a safe position/parked away from
aircraft approach to gate area then a docking procedure can be started using the
Operator Panel. Otherwise, if the PBB is not in a safe position there is a damage risk
obstruction and a docking cannot be started.
And the other way around, when the docking procedure is started can the PBB be
prevented from moving until the docking procedure has ended (aircraft parked).
Note : It is assumed that the PBB in question is capable to signal PBB location safe as
well as to make use of the signal from Safedock that docking is in progress.
It is recommended to use shielded twisted pair cabling (2x2x0.5 mm
2
) for the
connection, 2 dry contacts (potential free contacts) with the shield connected to the
Operator Panel housing.