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1. Usage environment and conditions
Do not use YOKOGAWA panel meters in locations such
as the following:
• Locations where the ambient temperature is outside
the range of 0 to 40°C
• Locations where relative humidity is outside the range
of 25 to 80%
• Locations subject to vibrations or shock impact
• Locations subject to rain, dripping water, or direct
sunlight
• Locations exposed to large amounts of dust, salt, soot,
or corrosive gases
(sulfurous acid gas, ammonia gas, hydrogen sulfide
gas, or other gases that corrode metals or plastics)
• Locations subject to strong external noise or electro-
magnetic waves
• Locations subject to large amounts of static electricity
• Locations subject to large amounts of high frequencies
and waveform distortion (e.g., from inverters or
thyristor circuits)
2. Mounting method
Adhere to safety rules at the construction, mainte-
nance and inspection
• Check the appearance of the packing box and panel
meters and confirm that there is no damage.
• Use the metal for mounting panel and ground it.
• If necessary, combine with washers and others and
fasten, in the case of panel boards and switchboards
are thin.
• Fasten nuts of mounting on boards to the proper
torque for the size of screw being used with the proper
tool.
Recommended tightening torque : M3 screws - 0.6N·m
M4 screws - 1.2N·m
M5 screws - 2.0N·m
3. Wiring
Adhere to the following rules when connecting the wires:
• When connecting an instrument with accessories, first
make sure none of the wires are live.
• When connecting main power directly, install and use
the proper fuse.
• The connector terminals on the wires should be
appropriate for the electricity load and terminal size.
• Connect the wires properly as illustrated in the wiring
diagrams of catalogs or on product labels.
• Attach to terminal cover for safety.
• Fasten terminal screws to the proper torque for the
size of screw being used with the proper tool.
Recommended tightening torque : M3 screws - 0.6N·m
M4 screws - 1.2N·m
M5 screws - 2.0N·m
• Instruments that are combined with current transform-
ers (CT) should be properly connected to the second-
ary side of the CT. Improper connection may result in a
CT failure, burned components, or a fire. When the
secondary side of a CT is disconnected, especially
while the primary side is powered, the secondary side
terminal will carry a high voltage which could result in
electrical shock. Therefore, the secondary side should
be short-circuited before the instrument is discon-
nected.
4. Usage precautions
• Use the instruments at the front of mounting panel.
• Never touch the inside of mounting panel.
• Use the instrument within the rated specifications.
Failure to do so can cause the equipment to malfunc-
tion or result in a failure.
• While the power is on, do not touch any terminals or
open the cover or case.
• The current transformer emits heat while powered, so
do not touch it.
5. What to do if the equipment functions abnor-
mally or fails
• If you notice abnormal heating, or a strange odor,
noises, or smoking or if the equipment seems to have
failed, immediately take steps such as cutting off the
input. Next, contact your YOKOGAWA sales office.
6. Maintenance and inspection
To ensure that your instrument operates properly,
perform the following checks on a regular basis:
• Check for damage to the instrument or accessories
due to heating or other factors.
• Check for loose attachments or screws (always turn off
the power before doing this to ensure safety).
• The instrument covers have been coated with an
antistatic agent to block static electricity. Gently wipe
dirt off the cover surfaces with a soft, dry cloth. Do not
use a wet cloth as this will reduce the effects of the
antistatic coating. Do not allow cloths made from
synthetic materials to contact the cover for an ex-
tended period of time, and do not use benzene, paint
thinner, or similar substances. Doing so may cause the
cover to become deformed, discolor it, or cause
cracking.
• If the indicator reading becomes unstable due to static
electricity, coat the front and back of the cover with a
commercially available antistatic agent.
• Instrument service life will vary according to usage
conditions. In general, however, we recommend
replacing the instrument after about 10 years of use.
7. Disposal of product
• Panel meters do not contain batteries.
• Dispose of panel meters as general industrial waste.
8. For aluminum electrolytic capacitors
Frequency meters use aluminum electrolytic capaci-
tors. The lifetime of aluminum electrolytic capacitors
are around 10 years when ambient temperatures are
23°C. If aluminum electrolytic capacitors run down and
meters are damaged, replace new frequency meters.
Usage Precautions
Safety instructions for Panel meters
Warning
Indicates usage precautions that must be read to ensure the safety of users and the equipment.