Esser 8000C - 1 Protective Earth - FACP 8000 C

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Fire Alarm Computer 8000C / M
10.1.1 Protective Earth - FACP 8000 C
The FE (functional earth) terminal of the FACP cabinet must be connected to the PE rail. Use
copper cable with a cross section of at least 2.5 mm
2
to 4 mm
2
depending on the length of the
cable run. The FACP 8000 C is a protection class
I
device.
Basic module
+
Power supply module
+
micromodule slot
battery bag
metal screws to the
rear wall plate of the
central unit's housing
housing
mantle terminal
L1
N
PE
FE
Cable cross section at least 2,5 - 4
mm²
to potential compensation rail
N
PE
L1/U
Fig. 29: Connection PE conductors between mantle terminal
!
The base module is connected to the rear panel of the cabinet by means of metal spacer
s
and screws. This electrically conducting connection between base module and rear pane
l
is essential for correct functional earthing of the FACP 8000 C/M.
B
asic module