1. Preparation
Electrical shock or burn hazard.
Installation of this Transient Surge
Filter should only be made by
qualified personnel. Failure to lockout electrical power
during installation or maintenance can result in fatal
electrocution or severe burns. Before making any
connections to the electrical panel, be sure that power
has been removed from all associated wiring, electrical
panels, and other electrical equipment.
The installation of this surge filter should be
1.
installed in accordance with all applicable codes,
such as the National Electrical Code (NEC
®)
, or the
Canadian Electrical Code.
Check to make sure line voltage does not exceed
2.
surge filter voltage requirement. Prior to installation
ensure that the TSF is of the correct voltage,
current, and frequency rating for your application.
The ground / earth terminal must be connected to a
3.
low impedance earth for correct operation.
Do not perform a “Dielectric Withstand” or use a
4.
Mega-Ohm Meter (Megger) to test circuits that are
protected with TSF units. Damage may occur to the
TSF units.
Follow all instructions to ensure correct and safe
5.
operation.
Do not attempt to open or tamper with TSF units in
6.
any way as this may compromise performance and
will void warranty.
2. Introduction
Transient Surge Filters (TSF) are designed for simple
installation onto 35mm DIN rails. They can be selected
for use on distribution systems with nominal RMS
voltages of 120V or 240V at frequencies of 50/60Hz.
The TSF6A24V unit is suitable for 12V and 24Vac/dc
signaling and control systems.
3. Quick Installation Overview
Install in the following manner:
Ensure that power is removed from the area and
1.
the circuits that will be connected.
Snap lock the TSF module to the DIN rail.
2.
Install the appropriate upstream overcurrent
3.
protection (refer to Section 8)
Connect wiring to the indicated input and output
4.
terminals.
4. Protection Concepts
The terminals on the TSF units are labeled
“INPUT/LINE” (unprotected side) and “OUTPUT/LOAD”
(protected side) assuming that the source of the
transients is on the input side of the TSF module.
To optimize effectiveness of the TSF protection, the
unprotected and protected wiring should be separated.
Wiring from the exposed transient source to the TSF
should be considered unprotected and kept
approximately 12” (300mm) from all other wiring
wherever possible. Wiring on the equipment side of the
TSF should be considered protected.
The separation of protected and unprotected wiring is
recommended to minimize the risk that transients on
unprotected wiring may cross couple onto protected
circuits and diminish the level of protection available
from the TSF module.
Table 1: Model and Plug-in Module Part Number
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3.
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4.
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