Installing the Equipment
Instruction Manual: evolution 5000 E5500 Mobile Contribution Encoder
Page 2-11
ST.TM.E10033.3
Protective Earth/Technical Earth
WARNINGS...
1.
THIS UNIT MUST BE CORRECTLY EARTHED THROUGH THE MOULDED PLUG SUPPLIED.
IF THE LOCAL MAINS SUPPLY DOES NOT HAVE AN EARTH CONDUCTOR DO NOT
CONNECT THE UNIT. CONTACT CUSTOMER SERVICES FOR ADVICE.
2.
BEFORE CONNECTING THE UNIT TO THE SUPPLY, CHECK THE SUPPLY REQUIREMENTS
IN ANNEX B.
The unit has a Technical earth terminal located at the rear panel, (see
Figure 2.5). Its use is recommended. This is NOT a Protective earth for
electric shock protection. The terminal is provided to:
1.
Ensure all equipment chassis (if fixed within a rack) are at the same
Technical earth potential. To do this, connect a wire between the
Technical earth terminal and a suitable point on the rack.
2.
Eliminate the migration of stray charges when connecting between
equipment.
WARNING...
IF THE TERMINAL SCREW HAS TO BE REPLACED, USE AN M4 X 12 mm LONG POZIDRIV
PANHEAD. USING A LONGER SCREW MAY CAUSE A SAFETY HAZARD.
Technical
Earth
Figure 2.5: Location of Technical Earth
Connecting the MCE to the AC Power Supply
WARNINGS...
1.
DO NOT OVERLOAD WALL OUTLETS AND EXTENSION CORDS AS THIS CAN RESULT IN A
RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK.
2.
AS NO MAINS SWITCH IS FITTED TO THIS UNIT, ENSURE THE LOCAL AC POWER SUPPLY
IS SWITCHED OFF BEFORE CONNECTING THE SUPPLY CORD.
3.
THE MCE IS NOT FITTED WITH AN ON/OFF SWITCH. ENSURE THAT THE SOCKET-OUTLET
IS INSTALLED NEAR THE EQUIPMENT SO THAT IT IS EASILY ACCESSIBLE. FAILURE TO
ISOLATE THE EQUIPMENT PROPERLY MAY CAUSE A SAFETY HAZARD.
To connect the equipment to the local ac power supply:
1.
Ensure the local ac supply is switched OFF.
2.
Ensure the correct fuse type and rating has been fitted to both the
equipment (see Section 5.4.3, Fuse Replacement) and the ac power
cable.
3.
Connect the ac power lead to the mains input connector and then to
the local mains supply.
