SIRIUS Innovations 
System Manual, 01/2011, A8E56203870002-03 
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SIRIUS 3RF34 solid-state switching devices 
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3.1  Safety instructions 
Correct usage 
 
NOTICE 
 
Radio frequency interference in residential areas 
This product is a Class A device. Its use in residential areas can cause radio frequency 
interference.  
In this case, the user can be held liable for taking additional measures to attenuate such 
interference. 
 
Safety measures 
 
CAUTION 
 
Inter-phase short circuit due to overvoltage on solid-state reversing contactors  
In the event of a short circuit, the switching devices in the load feeder can put persons and 
property at risk.  
For fused configurations, the protective device has to be replaced following a short circuit. 
To reduce the risk of an inter-phase short circuit due to overvoltage, we recommend 
connecting a  3TX7 462-3L type varistor between L1 and L3. We recommend a fused 
design with semiconductor protection to provide short-circuit protection.  
 
NOTICE 
 
Inter-phase short circuit with solid-state reversing contactors in automatic mode 
If the primary voltage is applied at the solid-state reversing contactors at the same time as 
the control voltage is switched on, the integrated RC surge suppressor may respond in 
some cases. If it does, dependent on actuation, two thyristors in the reversing circuit may 
activate, thereby producing an inter-phase short circuit.  
To be sure of avoiding this response, once the primary voltage has been applied, a delay of 
40 ms should be allowed to elapse before the control inputs are activated.