6 Mounting
Maschinenfabrik Reinhausen GmbH 2020 473587317/21 EN TAPCON
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6 Mounting
This chapter describes how to correctly mount and connect the device. Ob-
serve the connection diagrams provided.
DANGER
Electric shock!
Risk of fatal injury due to electrical voltage. Always observe the following
safety regulations when working in or on electrical equipment.
► Disconnect the equipment.
► Lock the equipment to prevent an unintentional restart.
► Make sure all poles are de-energized.
► Ground and short-circuit.
► Cover or cordon off adjacent energized parts.
WARNING
Electric shock!
Dangerous high voltages may occur when a current transformer is operated
with an open secondary circuit. This can lead to death, injuries and property
damage.
► Never operate a current transformer with an open secondary circuit;
short-circuit the current transformer to prevent this.
► Observe the information in the current transformer operating instructions.
NOTICE
Damage to the device!
Electrostatic discharge may cause damage to the device.
► Take precautionary measures to prevent the build-up of electrostatic
charges on work surfaces and personnel.
6.1 Preparation
The following tools are needed for installation:
▪ Tool and material suitable for attaching the cap rail. (e.g. screwdriver for
the fixing screws)
▪ Small screwdriver for connecting the signal lines and supply lines
Depending on the installation site and assembly variant, you may need ad-
ditional tools and corresponding attachment material (screws, nuts, wash-
ers) which are not included in the scope of delivery.
6.2 Electromagnetic compatibility
The device has been developed in accordance with applicable EMC stan-
dards. The following points must be noted in order to maintain the EMC
standards.