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Safety instructions
1.1
Operator qualifications
Working on high-voltage assets can be extremely dangerous. Consequently, only personnel qualified,
skilled and authorized in electrical engineering and trained by OMICRON are allowed to operate
CIBANO 500 and its accessories. Before starting to work, clearly establish the responsibilities.
Personnel receiving training, instructions, directions, or education on CIBANO 500 must be under
constant supervision of an experienced operator while working with the equipment. The operator is
responsible for the safety requirements during the whole test.
Maintenance and repair of CIBANO 500 and its accessories is only permitted by qualified experts at
OMICRON service centers except for hardware update options delivered with the relevant
Supplementary Sheet.
1.2
Safety standards and rules
1.2.1
Safety standards
Testing with CIBANO 500 must comply with the internal safety instructions and additional safety-relevant
documents.
In addition, observe the following safety standards, if applicable:
•
EN 50191 (VDE 0104) "Erection and Operation of Electrical Test Equipment"
•
EN 50110-1 (VDE 0105 Part 100) "Operation of Electrical Installations"
•
IEEE 510 "IEEE Recommended Practices for Safety in High-Voltage and High-Power Testing"
Moreover, observe all applicable regulations for accident prevention in the country and at the site of
operation.
Before operating CIBANO 500 and its accessories, read the safety instructions in this Getting Started
carefully.
Do not turn on CIBANO 500 and do not operate CIBANO 500 without understanding the safety
information in this manual. If you do not understand some safety instructions, contact OMICRON before
proceeding.
Maintenance and repair of CIBANO 500 and its accessories is only permitted by qualified experts at
OMICRON service centers (see "Support" on page 20).
1.2.2
Safety rules
Always observe the five safety rules:
► Disconnect completely.
► Secure against re-connection.
► Verify that the installation is dead.
► Carry out grounding and short-circuiting.
► Provide protection against adjacent live parts.
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