Testing Dielectric Strength - Siemens SIMATIC NET RUGGEDCOM RX1512 Equipment Manual

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2.5.2

Testing Dielectric Strength

Before performing any dielectric strength or HIPOT (High Potential) testing on the
RUGGEDCOM RX1512 in the field, do the following:
Electrical hazard – risk of damage to equipment
Before testing the dielectric strength (HIPOT), remove the metal jumper. Damage to
equipment may occur.
Note
In normal operation, the jumper between the chassis ground and surge ground
terminals must be installed for proper operation. Removing the jumper may void the
warranty.
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RUGGEDCOM RX1512
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#10 Ring Tongue
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#10-32 Screw
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Connection from External Power Source
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Chassis Ground Connection
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Figure 2.6 Chassis Ground Connection
Install the safety cover over the terminal block. This is mandatory for 48 VDC
and -48 VDC power supplies.
NOTICE
Remove the metal jumper that connects surge ground terminal and the chassis
ground terminal. This metal jumper connects transient suppression circuitry
to chassis ground and must be removed in order to avoid damage to transient
suppression circuitry during testing.
2.5.2 Testing Dielectric Strength
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Installing the Device
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