Installation and Commissioning
GARD 8000 SYS RFL Electronics
November 28, 2017 4-54 973.334.3100
4.6.4.1 EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS
1. Power System Simulator
2. Test Connectors
3. Ohmmeter or contact opening/closing sensing device
4. PC with Ethernet Port and Internet Explorer
5. Ethernet Cable (straight-thru)
6. Reference Control Drawings for all Hardware and Logic
4.6.4.2 POWER CONNECTIONS
1. Before powering up the GARD 8000 chassis remove the front panel, re-seat the front functional
modules, re-seat the Main Power Supply or Supplies, ensure that the power supply or supplies
match the power requirements.
2. The Main power supply of the GARD 8000 is labeled on the rear terminal block as Power
Supply #1. If the GARD 8000 relay was configured with the Main and Redundant Power
Supplies, connect the power source on the rear terminal block labeled for Power Supply #1 and
Power Supply #2.
3. Locate the rear panel power switch, move the switch to the ‘OFF’ position before connecting
power. (In redundant configuration turn both switches to the ‘OFF’ position before connecting
power).
4. Connect a station ground to the GND terminal on the Power Supply I/O module and connect a
voltage source to the terminals marked + and -. Polarity is unimportant.
5. Turn on the voltage source connected to the GARD 8000 power supply inputs and move the
power switch(es) to the ‘ON’ position.
4.6.4.3 BOOT-UP PROGRESS
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