Related Manuals for Current Technology PX3
Summary of Contents for Current Technology PX3
- Page 1 Panel Extension S U R G E P R O T E C T I O N Installation, Operation and Maintenance Manual PN 750-0062-003 Electronic Grade Panelboard Extension Featuring the Failure-Free ISM...
-
Page 2: Table Of Contents
Mount the Panelboard and PX3 Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . -
Page 3: Guide To Installation And Assistance
8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. EST. You can also email us at currenttechnology@tnbpowersolutions.com This manual provides guidelines for the proper installation of the PX3 family of devices . Proper product selection and compliance with these guidelines will help your new suppression system provide years of reliable service . If installers are unsure about the facility’s electrical configuration or have other installation-... -
Page 4: Pre-Installation Checklist
W A R N I N G ! Do not HIPOT the PX3 unit or the electrical system to which the PX3 unit is connected without disconnecting the PX3 conductors including phases, neutral and ground. -
Page 5: Installation Methods
The PX3 is a Type 1 SPD which is suitable for use in both Type 1 and Type 2 Installation Methods SPD applications . The PX3 is a one-port SPD and is to be connected in parallel (for the design engineer with the electrical system . -
Page 6: Service Configurations
CURRENT TECHNOLOGY INSTALLATION, OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL ® Figures 1-4 show the electrical relationship between the PX3 and these four Service Configurations basic service configurations: WYE, DELTA, High-Leg DELTA and SPLIT-PHASE . Figure 1 N A B C G N A B C G... - Page 7 CURRENT TECHNOLOGY INSTALLATION, OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL ® N A B*C G Figure 3 3-Phase, 4-Wire High-Leg Delta N A B*C G Xo BOND EARTH GROUND Xo BOND *NOTE: HIGH-LEG MUST BE B PHASE EARTH GROUND *NOTE: HIGH-LEG MUST BE B PHASE...
-
Page 8: Plan Your Installation
PX3 is mounted on the top of the panelboard . • Flush Mounted, Stand Alone – The PX3 trim plate does not mate with the panelboard’s trim plate . (Choose "full flush cover" in options section) -
Page 9: Remove The Cover
CURRENT TECHNOLOGY INSTALLATION, OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL ® Open the cover of the PX3 and carefully disconnect all cables from the circuit Remove the Cover boards mounted on the door . Remove the door from the enclosure by removing the screws . Set the door aside . -
Page 10: Punch Conduit Openings
“C” on the ISM and the ground and neutral* conductors to the lugs labeled “G” and “N .” The terminal lugs of the ISM in the PX3 must be electrically connected by the installer to the appropriate terminals in the panelboard . -
Page 11: Conductor Routing
. Note that conductors from the PX3 ROUTING FROM BREAKERS always connect within the panelboards to lugs or breakers closest to the PX3 . The lugs on the PX3 ISM may be rotated WIREWAY to facilitate routing . ALLOWANCE 5.50”... -
Page 12: Conductor Sizing And Overcurrent Protection
Product Not Available NOTE: Table 2 conductor sizing recommendations ensure that the effective clamping voltage of the PX3 at the point of connection is kept to a minimum in order to maximize protection. Overcurrent Protection: As a Type 1 SPD the PX3 does not require... -
Page 13: Indoor Installations
W A R N I N G ! Prior to proceeding, ensure the SPD unit does not have voltage applied to its input terminals. Neutral to Ground Filter PX3 models equipped with a filter system (“-F” suffix), and have a neutral Jumper connection, come with a green jumper wire that loops out of the 3-pin connector on the ISM and connects a filter neutral to ground . -
Page 14: Before Applying Power Checklist
±10% of the rated line voltage of the PX3 . Use the following table to determine the range of acceptable voltages for each model of the PX3 . The power system operating frequency should be between 47–63 Hz . -
Page 15: Verify Proper Operation
6-digit LCD display on the front of the PX3 door . The surge counter will also increment each time power is applied to the unit after being in the “off” state . The counter can be reset by Figure 12: PX3 with M2 Standard pressing the button on the front of the counter . -
Page 16: Connecting Form "C" Dry Contacts
4 Red System Status LED will remain on after Status has returned to normal . User must clear the status by pressing the M3 Cancel button . 5 Alarm Conditions will also be logged in the Events Log . Dry Contacts: All PX3 models have a dual set of Form “C” dry contacts Connecting Form “C”... -
Page 17: Troubleshooting
CURRENT TECHNOLOGY INSTALLATION, OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL ® Your Current Technology PX3 surge suppression system does not require ® Troubleshooting periodic maintenance . The unit contains no serviceable parts . The unit’s heavy-duty design should preclude the need for any repairs; however, the... -
Page 18: Operation/Maintenance
Operation/Maintenance of uninterrupted service . With several levels of monitoring available, the user should be able to verify the normal operation of the PX3 and confirm that it is connected correctly to the power system . Current Technology does recommend testing in order to verify that the unit is ®... -
Page 19: Appendix
CURRENT TECHNOLOGY INSTALLATION, OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL ® Appendix Dimensional Specifications Figure 15 050 – 100 Inches (mm) 9 .00 (228 .6) 20 .00 (508 .0) 5 .75 (146 .0) Figure 16 125 – 200 and 050 – 100 with Integral... -
Page 20: 15-Year Limited Warranty
This warranty is not transferable and may only be enforced by the purchaser . Claims under this warranty must be submitted to Current Technology within ® thirty (30) days of discovery of any PX3 product defect . Warranty Period Date of Purchase 15 Years from original date of purchase ™...
Need help?
Do you have a question about the PX3 and is the answer not in the manual?
Questions and answers