Siemens TPS3 03 DC User Manual

Siemens TPS3 03 DC User Manual

Surge protective device for dc photovoltaic applications

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TPS3 03 DC
For DC Photovoltaic Applications
Surge Protective Device
DC Voltage Photovoltaic System Instructions – Do Not Use for AC Voltage Installation
Save These Instructions - This manual contains important instructions that shall be followed
during installation and maintenance of the power system.
User Manual - Canada

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  • Page 1 TPS3 03 DC For DC Photovoltaic Applications Surge Protective Device DC Voltage Photovoltaic System Instructions – Do Not Use for AC Voltage Installation Save These Instructions - This manual contains important instructions that shall be followed during installation and maintenance of the power system.
  • Page 2: Failure To Follow These Instructions Could Result In Death Or Serious Injury

    WARNING - Hazardous Voltage & Shock Hazard Failure to Follow These Instructions Could Result in Death or Serious Injury • Only qualified licensed electricians should install or service SPDs • Hazardous voltages exist within SPDs • SPDs should never be installed or serviced when energized •...
  • Page 3 The following graphic on the SPD’s label represents DC voltage: Thank you for choosing the Siemens TPS3 03 DC Surge Protective Device (SPD). TPS3 03 DC is a high quality, high energy surge suppressor designed to protect sensitive equipment from damaging transient overvoltages.
  • Page 4: Parts List

    TPS3 03 DC includes internal overcurrent protection Supplemental overcurrent protection is not required to protect this SPD. The TPS3 03 DC models listed above have demonstrated 100kA Short Circuit Current Ratings (SCCR) including leads on DC power systems. Bracket Mount Std.
  • Page 5 Do not perform dielectric or high potential Disconnect and lock off all power before tests with the TPS3 unit installed. working on this equipment. TPS3 03 DC Installation Instructions Figure 4: Typical Panel Installation Pre-Plan your installation. You need to accomplish the following: •...
  • Page 6 Normal Operation Green LED Indicators Each phase’s LED Indicator illuminates when the SPD is energized and operating correctly. Every suppression element is monitored and connected by logic to the LED. Should any suppression element fail, the green LED will extinguish. SPDs on Ungrounded Systems Caution –...
  • Page 7: Troubleshooting And Service

    5 years. Liability is limited to the repair protect against. These are generally Sustained Overvoltages also or replacement of the defective product at Siemens’ option. A Return known as Temporary Overvoltages (TOVs). In this context, Sustained Material Authorization number (RA#) must be given by the company Overvoltages may be only a few cycles.
  • Page 8 Siemens Canada Limited European Authorized Representative 1577 North Service Road East Obelis s.a. Boulevard Général Wahis 53 Oakville, ON L6H 0H6 1030 Brussels, BELGIUM Tel: +(32) 2. 732.59.54 Fax: +(32) 2. 732.60.03 SPD Hotline: 888.333.3545 E-Mail: mail@obelis.net info@purgethesurge.ca 4.11.13.lh #8441...

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