PUTTING THE GENERATOR INTO OPERATION
Please strictly follow the described steps. It helps to prevent damage to the
generator, other equipment, and personnel injury.
Step 1.
Unpack the generator and check the presence into the package of the following
items:
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NPG-10/100k (NPG-10/100kN) generator,
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power supply cable,
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output 75 Ohm coaxial cable.
Step 2.
Set up the generator. Ground it obligatory by connecting ground cable to terminal
on the rear panel (14) or use three-terminal power supply outlet with grounding
contact.
Step 3.
Check the output coaxial female connector on the front panel of the generator and
co-pair male connector on the cable. Both connectors should be clean, free from
dust, dirt, and obstacles. Clean the connectors with alcohol and/or cotton bud if
necessary. After cleaning, please apply a drop of pure silicone grease before
mating the connectors. Grease fills the air gap between co-pair connectors and
eliminates possible glow discharge inside.
Attach the cable connector to the generator front panel connector (1). The tight
and firm contact of the connectors is important for the safe operation of the
generator. Even a small air gap between the connectors may result in a glow
discharge, arcing, and damage to the generator and the cable.
The following procedure is recommended for obtaining good and tight contact:
1.
Align both connectors.
2.
Hold the generator by one hand to prevent moving and press the cable
connector by another hand toward the generator connector.
3.
Screw the cable connector nut by hand, usually one or two turns. Do not
rotate the cable connector body.
4.
Press the cable connector toward the generator connector again.
5.
Again, screw the cable connector nut one or two turns.
6.
Repeat steps 4 and 5 up to tight contact. Finally, screw the cable
connector nut firmly with both hands.
After the first testing of the generator, it is highly recommended to check whether
the tight contact of the connectors is obtained. Unscrew the cable connector. It
should be no ozone or burnt smell from the connectors or burnt traces.
User manual of NPG-10/100k (NPG-10/100kN) 9
