OMICRON 5
Safety instructions
1 Safety instructions
1.1 Operator qualifications
Working on high-voltage assets can be extremely dangerous. Consequently, only personnel qualified,
skilled and authorized in electrical engineering and trained by OMICRON are allowed to operate the
HGT1 and its accessories. Before starting to work, clearly establish the responsibilities.
Personnel receiving training, instructions, directions, or education on the HGT1 must be under constant
supervision of an experienced operator while working with the equipment. The operator is responsible
for the safety requirements during the whole test.
1.2 Safety standards and rules
1.2.1 Safety standards
Testing with the HGT1 must comply with the internal safety instructions and additional safety-relevant
documents.
In addition, observe the following safety standards, if applicable:
• EN 50191 (VDE 0104) "Erection and Operation of Electrical Test Equipment"
• EN 50110-1 (VDE 0105 Part 100) "Operation of Electrical Installations"
• IEEE 510 "IEEE Recommended Practices for Safety in High-Voltage and High-Power Testing"
Moreover, observe all applicable regulations for accident prevention in the country and at the site of
operation.
Before operating the HGT1 and its accessories, read the safety instructions in this User Manual carefully.
Do not turn on the HGT1 and do not operate the HGT1 without understanding the safety information in
this manual. If you do not understand some safety instructions, contact OMICRON before proceeding.
Maintenance and repair of the HGT1 and its accessories is only permitted by qualified experts at
OMICRON Service Centers (see "Support" on page 44).
1.2.2 Safety rules
Always observe the five safety rules:
► Disconnect completely.
► Secure against re-connection.
► Verify that the installation is dead.
► Carry out grounding and short-circuiting.
► Provide protection against adjacent live parts.
1.2.3 Safety accessories
OMICRON offers a range of accessories for added safety during the operation of our test systems. For
further information and specifications, refer to the corresponding Supplementary Sheet or contact
OMICRON Support.
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