Testing Dielectric Strength - Siemens SIMATIC NET RUGGEDCOM RX1512 Installation Manual

Installing the Device
2.5.2 Testing Dielectric Strength
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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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.
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Surge Ground Terminal
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Positive (+) Terminal
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Chassis Ground Terminal
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Negative (-) Terminal
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Jumper
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Chassis Ground Connection
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Figure 2.7 Jumper
Connect one terminal from the HIPOT tester to the positive terminal and the
negative terminal. Connect the second terminal of the HIPOT tester to chassis
ground terminal. Do not connect the HIPOT tester to surge ground terminal.
Following the test, install the metal jumper between the surge ground terminal
and the chassis ground terminal.
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RUGGEDCOM RX1512
Installation Manual, 04/2021, C79000-G8976-1057-20