5
Safety instructions
2
Safety instructions
Before operating
SPECTANO 100
and its accessories, read the following safety instructions carefully. If
you do not understand some of the safety instructions, contact OMICRON Lab before proceeding. When
working with
SPECTANO 100
, observe the five safety rules (see chapter 2.2 "Five safety rules" ) and all
other safety instructions in this User Manual.
You are responsible for every application that makes use of an OMICRON or OMICRON Lab product.
SPECTANO 100
may only be operated by trained personnel. Any miss-operation can result in damage to
property or persons.
Maintenance and repair of
SPECTANO 100
and its accessories is only permitted by qualified experts
either at OMICRON Lab or at certified repair centers.
2.1
Operator qualifications and safety standards
Testing and measuring with
SPECTANO 100
and its accessories like the
DTS1
dielectric test sample
box must be carried out only by qualified, skilled and authorized personnel working with voltages up to
200 V
peak
AC and DC.
Before starting to work, clearly establish the responsibilities. Personnel receiving training, instructions,
directions, or education on
SPECTANO 100
must be under constant supervision of an experienced
operator. Measuring with
SPECTANO 100
must comply with the internal safety instructions as well as
additional relevant documents like national and international safety standards:
•
EN 50191 (VDE 0104) "Erection and Operation of Electrical Test Equipment"
•
EN 50110-1 (VDE 0105 Part 100) "Operation of Electrical Installations"
Moreover, observe all applicable regulations for accident prevention in the country and at the site of
operation.
The manufacturer or the distributors are not liable for damage resulting from unintended usage. The user
alone assumes all responsibility and risks.
2.1.1
Additional operator qualifications for testing with high
and low voltage systems
The operator must be:
•
Familiar with recognized operating practices and procedures for working on high and low
voltage systems.
•
Familiar with the five safety rules.
•
Authorized to perform the required work on the equipment of the power distribution
network.
•
Trained in the proper use of all necessary personal safety equipment.
