TPS3 Internal Manual Surge Protective Device User Manual - USA
V WARNING - Hazardous Voltage & Shock Hazard Failure to Follow These Instructions Could Result in Death or Serious Injury • • • • • • Only qualified licensed electricians should install or service SPDs Hazardous voltages exist within SPDs SPDs should never be installed or serviced when energized Use appropriate safety precautions including Personal Protection Equipment Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, serious injury, and/or equipment damage.
Table of Contents Failure to Follow These Instructions Could Result in Death or Serious Injury....................... 2 Do Not Hi-Pot Test SPDs......................................................................................................................................................2 Introduction........................................................................................................................... 1 Warning and Safety Information...............................................
Introduction Caution Thank you for choosing Siemens TPS3 Surge Protective Device (SPD). This is a high quality, high energy surge suppressor designed to protect sensitive equipment from damaging transient overvoltages. For the purposes of this manual and product labels, CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury. Proper installation is important to maximize performance. Please follow the steps outlined herein.
Storage Siemens TPS3 SPDs have the following Type designations The unit should be stored in a clean, dry environment. Storage temperature is -55o C (-67o F) to +85o C (+185o F). Avoid exposing the unit to areas of high condensation. All of the packaging materials should be left intact until the unit is ready for installation.
Table 2: Model Number Decoder TPS series description TPS3 01 TPS3 L1 TPS3 05 TPS3 L5 TPS3 06 TPS3 L6 SPD for P1, P2, P3 Lighting and Power Distribution Panelboards, MCC and Busway 10 Mode SPD for SPD for P1, P2, P3 Lighting and Power Distribution Panelboards, MCC and Busway SPD for P4 & P5 Panelboards and Distribution Switchboards 10 Mode SPD for P4 & P5 Panelboards and Distribution Switchboards SPD for SB1, SB2, SB3, Type RCS Switchboards, MCC and Busway 10 Mode SPD for SB1, SB2, SB3, Type RCS Switchboar
General Information Audible Noise This device features internal overcurrent and overtemperature protection that will disconnect affected surge suppression components at the end of their useful life, but will maintain power to the load – now unprotected. If this situation is undesirable for the application, follow these instructions for servicing or replacing the device. The SPD’s background noise is negligible which permits installation within the equipment in almost any room.
V DANGER V CAUTION Hazardous voltage. Will cause death or serious injury. CONDUCTING DIELECTRIC AND/OR HI-POTENTIAL TESTING WILL CAUSE INTERNAL DAMAGE TO TPS3 UNIT. Keep Out. Qualified personnel only. Disconnect and lock off all power before working on this equipment. Do not perform dielectric or high potential tests with the TPS3 unit installed.
V DANGER V CAUTION Hazardous voltage. Will cause death or serious injury. CONDUCTING DIELECTRIC AND/OR HI-POTENTIAL TESTING WILL CAUSE INTERNAL DAMAGE TO TPS3 UNIT. Keep Out. Qualified personnel only. Disconnect and lock off all power before working on this equipment. Do not perform dielectric or high potential tests with the TPS3 unit installed.
UL 1283 required language concerning the installation of EMI Filters Additional instructions for TPS3 01 & L1 SPDs including: a) An insulated grounding conductor that is identical in size and insulation material and thickness to the grounded and ungrounded circuit supply conductors, except that it is green with or without one or more yellow stripes, is to be installed as part of the circuit that supplies the filter.
V CAUTION CONDUCTING DIELECTRIC AND/OR HI-POTENTIAL TESTING WILL CAUSE INTERNAL DAMAGE TO TPS3 UNIT. Do not perform dielectric or high potential tests with the TPS3 unit installed. V DANGER Hazardous voltage. Will cause death or serious injury. Keep Out. Qualified personnel only. Disconnect and lock off all power before working on this equipment. TPS3 05 and TPS3 06 Module Replacement Instructions The following instructions are for the replacement of Siemens TPS3 SPD module in Siemens TPS3 05 unit.
V CAUTION CONDUCTING DIELECTRIC AND/OR HI-POTENTIAL TESTING WILL CAUSE INTERNAL DAMAGE TO TPS3 UNIT. Do not perform dielectric or high potential tests with the TPS3 unit installed. V DANGER Hazardous voltage. Will cause death or serious injury. Keep Out. Qualified personnel only. Disconnect and lock off all power before working on this equipment.
Operation TPS3 surge protective devices require minimal attention after installation. TPS3’s contain diagnostic circuits which monitor the suppressor's status continuously and automatically. All phase indicators and controls are located on the display panel of the unit. Display panels are formatted either for horizontal or for vertical mounting orientation as required for each application.
V CAUTION CONDUCTING DIELECTRIC AND/OR HI-POTENTIAL TESTING WILL CAUSE INTERNAL DAMAGE TO TPS3 UNIT. Do not perform dielectric or high potential tests with the TPS3 unit installed. Maintenance SPDs require minimal maintenance. Periodic inspection of diagnostic LED indicators ensures proper operation. Clean SPD as appropriate. Troubleshooting & Service Please contact TPS Technical Support at 1.888.333.3545 for service related issues. Quality SPDs are designed and tested to withstand severe duty.
Display Replacement Technical Support The display is field replaceable. Service should only be performed by qualified persons. Deenergize SPD, confirm with appropriate measurement equipment and discharge internal capacitance to ground. Mark locations and carefully disconnect diagnostic cables, contacts, connecting conductors, etc. Unbolt display and replace. Reinstall in reverse. 1.888.333.
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