Safety Instructions; Operator Qualifications; Safety Standards And Rules; Safety Standards - Omicron CT SB2 User Manual

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Safety instructions

1.1

Operator qualifications

Working on high-voltage power equipment can be extremely dangerous. Consequently, only personnel
qualified, skilled and authorized in electrical engineering and trained by OMICRON are allowed to
operate the CT Analyzer test set. Before starting to work, clearly establish the responsibilities.
Personnel receiving training, instructions, directions, or education on testing with CT Analyzer must be
under constant supervision of an experienced operator while working with the equipment. The
supervising operator must be familiar with the equipment and the regulations on site. The operator is
responsible for the safety requirements during the whole test.
1.2

Safety standards and rules

1.2.1

Safety standards

Testing with CT Analyzer 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 the CT Analyzer test set, read the safety instructions in this User Manual carefully.
Do not turn on the CT Analyzer test set and do not operate CT Analyzer without understanding the safety
information in this manual. If you do not understand some safety instructions, contact OMICRON before
proceeding.
Maintenance and repair of the CT Analyzer test set is only permitted by qualified experts at OMICRON
service centers (see "Support" on page 186).
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Safety rules

Always observe the five safety rules:
► Disconnect completely
► Secure from reconnection
► Verify that the installation is dead
► Carry out grounding and short-circuiting
► Provide protection against adjacent live parts
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