Using Arcswitch Meter - ABB ArcSwitch Manual

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Using ArcSwitch meter

The ArcSwitch® meter and transmitter comes
paired together in the manufacturing process
with test leads and connections that are
manufactured in accordance with IEC
61010 – 031: 2015.
Which offer protection to the operator that
should not be reduced. DO NOT USE any other
leads or connectors other than what was
specified and supplied with the ArcSwitch®
meter.
Before use you should Inspect the ArcSwitch®
meter, transmitter, test leads and connectors for
damage. You should also check the outer coating
for tears, rips, or exposed copper strands.
To turn the ArcSwitch® meter on, press the on
button and the green LED will come on. To turn
off the ArcSwitch® meter, hold the off button till
the green LED goes off.
Before connecting up the ArcSwitch meter® do
not connect the ArcSwitch® meter up and bypass
safety critical interlocks.
How to connect up the ArcSwitch® meter
• The operator should always use best practice
and test the ArcSwitch® meter is working
correctly before use.
• Place the ArcSwitch® meter in the upright
vertical position and magnetically hang it on the
switchgear, while having the ArcSwitch®
Transmitter in your possession.
• Connect the ArcSwitch® meter to the
ArcSwitch® panel Unit to prevent operator error.
• Make sure the ArcSwitch® meter is switched off.
• Take the green and yellow lead and connect
from the ArcSwitch® meter ground jack and
connect it to the ground jack of the ArcSwitch®
panel unit.
• Take the green lead and connect from the
ArcSwitch® meter green output jack and
connect it to the green jack of the ArcSwitch®
panel unit.
• Take the red lead and connect from the
ArcSwitch® meter red output jack and connect
it to the red jack of the ArcSwitch® panel unit.
• Take the black lead and connect from the
ArcSwitch® meter black com jack and connect it
to the black jack of the ArcSwitch® panel unit.
• When all the colours of the test leads and jacks
are correct you are now ready to switch,
• Arm the ArcSwitch® meter by turning it on and
clear the area of personnel,
• you can now switch with the ArcSwitch®
Transmitter from a safe distance.
if you not using the ArcSwitch® panel unit and
connecting straight to terminals and if voltage is
present and the supply cannot be isolated, the
operator should use protective insulating gloves
when connecting or disconnecting.