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USER MANUAL 

EarthGuard – EG-300 

Australian Energy Research Labs 

AER013 – Rev 1.1 

21st July 2020

 

AER013 REV 1.1 

 
 

 

 

Important Safety Information 

 

 

 

This installation manual contains important safety information and installation instructions for the 
EarthGuard Earth Leakage Detection device. 
 
The following symbols are used throughout this user manual to indicate ideal installation methods, 
potentially dangerous conditions, and important operational information.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

This User Manual provides detailed installation and usage instructions for the EarthGuard. It is 
recommended that all of the Instructions and Cautions in this User Manual be read before beginning 
installation. 

 

 

 

Only qualified electricians and technicians should install the EarthGuard. This manual is intended for 
all installation technicians and the system owner. 

 

 

 

Do not disassemble or attempt to repair the EarthGuard unless you are a qualified technician and 
have authority in writing from AERL to do so. 

 

 

 

AERL will not be held responsible in any way for the mishandling of this product or for installation of 
the product in a manner that does not follow the instructions in this manual or as advised by an AERL 
technician. 

 

 

 

 

 

IMPORTANT 

Indicates information that must be followed to ensure proper operation of the 
EarthGuard device. 

Indicates a critical procedure for the safe installation of the EarthGuard. Use extreme 
caution when performing this task.  

CAUTION 

About this Manual 

IMPORTANT 

Содержание EarthGuard EG-300

Страница 1: ...EarthGuard Earth Leakage Detection Installation Operation Manual Models EG 300...

Страница 2: ...Solar Micro Hydro Micro Wind and Cathodic Protection applications Contact Information Address Unit 15 1015 Nudgee Rd Banyo QLD 4078 Australia Phone 61 07 3129 0330 Email sales aerl com au Website http...

Страница 3: ...t Description 7 Firmware 7 Supported System Components 7 Installation 8 Installation Standards 8 Detection Requirements 8 Mounting the Device 8 Wiring Information 9 Wire and Disconnect Sizing 9 EarthG...

Страница 4: ...ual be read before beginning installation Only qualified electricians and technicians should install the EarthGuard This manual is intended for all installation technicians and the system owner Do not...

Страница 5: ...quired to disconnect or reinstall faulty parts AERL will pay the cost of freight to return the repaired charge controller to the customer within Australia or New Zealand only The method of freight wil...

Страница 6: ...Side EG 300 Input Power 12V Input 10 14 Vdc 12V Nominal Max Power Consumption 12V Input 120mA Input Power 5V Input USB C 4 5 5 5 Vdc 5V Nominal Max Power Consumption 5V Input 290mA Alarm Indication R...

Страница 7: ...r range EarthGuard can be utilized in an integrated arrangement or as a standalone device for use with approved third party controllers power conversion equipment and battery systems Firmware This ins...

Страница 8: ...and PV Array if the array exceeds 60Vdc That said because the AERL and Victron regulators are not galvanically isolated only a single EarthGuard is required to cover both the array and battery bank d...

Страница 9: ...orque all terminal connections to 0 6 Nm 5 in lb To install cabling and configure the device the 4 x M4 CSK Phillips Screws holding the lid in place must be removed When removing the lid gently discon...

Страница 10: ...he DC and DC sense wires are at risk of mechanical damage in their installed location appropriately rated in line fusing is highly recommended due to the potential fault currents available from the co...

Страница 11: ...while the device is powered down Alarm Indication Relay The EarthGuard features a dry contact signal relay for use with the CoolMax SRX and other external devices such as the Victron Venus GX in order...

Страница 12: ...er present After several seconds the All Clear green LED should start blinking if the fault is no longer detected Simulating a Fault If you would like to test the EG 300 has been correctly installed t...

Страница 13: ...v 1 1 21st July 2020 13 AER013 REV 1 1 Note The EarthGuard documentation is being improved regularly If the relevant situation is not documented please contact AERL at either support aerl com au or on...

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