Safety Accessories Supplementary Sheet
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OMICRON
1
Safety instructions
1.1
Operator qualifications
Working on high-voltage assets can be extremely dangerous. Only authorized personnel who are qualified,
skilled and regularly trained in electrical engineering are allowed to operate OMICRON test systems and
their accessories. Before starting to work, clearly establish the responsibilities.
Personnel receiving training, instructions, directions, or education on OMICRON test systems and their
accessories must be under constant supervision of an experienced operator while working with the
equipment. The supervising operator must be familiar with the equipment and the regulations on site. The
operator is responsible for the safety requirements during the whole test.
1.2
Safety standards and rules
1.2.1
Safety standards
Testing with a test system including a
Safety Accessory
must comply with the internal safety instructions and
additional safety-relevant documents.
In addition, observe the following safety standards, if applicable:
•
EN 50191 (VDE 0104) "Erection and Operation of Electrical Test Equipment"
•
EN 50110-1 (VDE 0105 Part 100) "Operation of Electrical Installations"
•
IEEE 510 "IEEE Recommended Practices for Safety in High-Voltage and High-Power Testing"
Moreover, observe all applicable regulations for accident prevention in the country and at the site of
operation.
Before operating a
Safety Accessory
, read the safety instructions in this Supplementary Sheet carefully.
Do not connect a
Safety Accessory
and do not operate a
Safety Accessory
without understanding the safety
information in this Supplementary Sheet. If you do not understand some safety instructions, contact
OMICRON before proceeding.
Maintenance and repair of
Safety Accessories
and their parts is only permitted by qualified experts at
OMICRON service centers (see Support on page 48).
1.2.2
Five safety rules
Always observe the five safety rules:
Disconnect completely.
Secure against re-connection.
Verify that the installation is dead.
Carry out grounding and short-circuiting.
Provide protection against adjacent live parts.
