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Operating Manual TERRALIGHT

Operating Manual TERRALIGHT
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Operating Manual TERRALIGHT

Product catalog summary
Overview of Appliance
The TERRALIGHT Ground Monitoring System is engineered to prevent static charges in explosive environments, enhancing safety during operations such as loading and refilling. Key components include cable rewinders, ground clamps, and a light plug for monitoring ground connections.
Safety
The system is designed with advanced engineering but requires correct usage to avoid hazards. It includes safety symbols indicating potential personal injury and property damage. The system should only be used with specific Eltex components, and modifications are prohibited. Only original spare parts should be utilized.
Assembly and Installation
The system is intended for wall mounting in potentially explosive atmospheres. Proper grounding and electrical connections are essential, with detailed instructions for cable connections and battery changes. Functionality testing is required post-installation.
Operation
Start-up involves verifying all connections and inserting the battery. Regular function checks are necessary to ensure safety and performance. The system alerts users to undervoltage and battery life issues.
Maintenance
Regular maintenance of ground control units, clamps, and cable rewinders is crucial. Damaged components must be replaced to maintain safety and functionality.
Warranty and Troubleshooting
The document provides warranty details and troubleshooting guidelines for common issues.
Technical Specifications
Detailed specifications for the system and its components are included, covering power supply and material details.
Dimensions and Accessories
Information on system dimensions and available accessories and spare parts is provided.
Annex
Additional details on grounding with the monitoring unit and approvals are included, along with declarations of conformity.
Installation and Grounding
The installation site must be dry, with the indicator lamp visible and not in direct sunlight. A permanent ground connection with a minimum cable cross-section of 4 mm² is required. The grounding connection involves a housing thread, ground lead with a ring terminal, washer, spring, and screw.
Electrical Connection
In explosion hazard areas, ensure no explosive atmosphere is present during installation. Use crimped insulated ferrules for cable connections, with a conductor cross-section of 0.2 mm² to 1.5 mm² and cable diameters of 7.5 to 9.5 mm. Ground cables should be secured under tensile stress with external strain relief.
Battery Replacement
Batteries should be replaced only when no explosive atmosphere is present. Use specified D cell batteries and ensure correct polarity.
Configuration and Operation
Sliding switches configure the LED display and 10-ohm measurement. The system is operational when all connections are correct and the battery is inserted. A green light indicates a closed intrinsically safe circuit.
Maintenance
Maintenance should be conducted by qualified electricians. Regular checks of ground control units and clamps are necessary. Damaged cables and clamps must be replaced.
Warranty and Troubleshooting
The warranty is valid for 12 months under specified conditions. Troubleshooting involves checking battery voltage, cleaning ground clamps, and ensuring proper connections.
Technical Specifications
The TERRALIGHT operates on 3 x 1.5 V D cells, with specific temperature and humidity ranges. It is intrinsically safe with specified maximum voltage, current, and load capacities.
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Operating Manual TERRALIGHT-1

Operating Instructions Ground Monitoring System TERRALIGHT

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Overview of Appliance TERRALIGHT Ground Monitoring System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 1.1 Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 1.2 Variants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 2 Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 2.1 Identification of risks and hazards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 2.2 Technical advance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

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Dear customer, The controlled grounding principle used in the TERRALIGHT Ground Monitoring System ensures that static charges developing in potentially explosive atmospheres, e.g. during loading, discharging or refilling are safely avoided. This means that the risk of ignition caused by uncontrolled static discharges is eliminated at source. Because the ground connection is monitored, there is no need for low-resistance ground connections or large conductor cross-sectionsStatic charges are caused by the contact and separation of material surfaces, e.g. when pumping liquid or powdery materials...

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1. Overview of Appliance TERRALIGHT Ground Monitoring System Ground contactors and cables Monitoring system Overview TERRALIGHT Ground Monitoring System 1 TERRALIGHT 2 Cable rewinder, aluminum, 601KR/AW and 601KR/DW with ground clamp 3 Cable rewinder, plastic, 601KR/KW with ground clamp 4 Ground clamp 5 Ground cable KG/BNA 6 Helix ground cable KG/BSA 7 Light plug 8 Clamp holder (optional in 2 versions, available as an accessory

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1.1 Components TERRALIGHT for installation in explosion hazard areas operating voltage 3 x 1.5 V DC (batteries) for connecting one ground contactor Light plug display of the connection to ground LED adapter cable coupling 601KR/AW, 601KR/DW, 601KR/KW cable rewinder Series 70 ground clamps see separate Operating Instructions BA-en-4007 TERRACLAMP ground clamps see separate Operating Instructions BA-en-4014 1.2 Variants Power supply B = Battery Cable gland B = Brass S = Stainless steel Variant 000 = Standard version

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2. Safety The units have been designed, built and tested using state-of-the-art engineering, and have left the factory in a technically and operationally safe condition. If used improperly, the units may nevertheless be hazardous to personnel and may cause injury or damage. Read the operating instructions carefully and observe the safety instructions. 2.1 Identification of risks and hazards Possible risks and hazards resulting from the use of the units are referred to in these operating instructions by the following symbols: Warning! This symbol appearing in the operating instructions refers...

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2.4 Work and operational safety Warning!electricians Carefully observe the following notes and the complete Chapter 2 "Safety”, page 7! • The local standards, rules and regulations relating to the installation and operation of electrical appliances in potentially explosive atmospheres must be observed (e.g. EN 60079-14 and EN 60079-17 in the EU and ElexV in Germany). • Appliances designed for use in potentially explosive atmospheres must not be modified. The technical specifications for ambient conditions and operation must be maintained and observed (see Chapter 8 "Technical specifications”,...

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• The maximum cable length in the intrinsically safe circuit must not exceed the maximum permissible capacity and inductance (see Chapter 8 "Technical specifications”, page 27). • The ground monitoring system must always be connected to the equipotential bonding conductor (see Chapter 3.4.1 "Cable connection”, page 15). • If the ground cable is subjected to tensile stress in the application (e.g. if KG/BN_ (ground cable) or KG/BS_(helix ground cable) is used), the cable must be secured additionally with an external strain relief (e.g. a strap clip); see Chapter 3.4.1 "Cable connection”, page...

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2.5 Special conditions according to the declaration of conformity • Only the following battery types (D cells) may be used to operate the TERRALIGHT system: - Duracell Plus Power MN 1300 - ENERGIZER MAX LR20 - ENERGIZER LR20 ALKALINE POWER (see Chapter 3.4.2 "Changing batteries (Fig. 6)”, page 16). • The batteries may only be replaced if it can be ensured that a potentially explosive atmosphere does not exist at this instant of time (see Chapter 3.4.2 "Changing batteries (Fig. 6)”, page 16). • Equipotential bonding (PA) shall be established along the entire cable run of the measuring circuit...

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3. Assembly and installation Attention! Once the TERRALIGHT ground monitoring system has been assembled and installed, it must be tested for proper functioning, see chapter 4.3. 3.1 View of appliance TERRALIGHT Connection of the ground contactor / cable rewinder Battery case Connection PAL Adapter with cable gland Signal light (surrounding) Locking screw against unintentional opening of the battery compartment Ground connection

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When installing the system in explosion hazard areas, every precaution must be taken to ensure that a potentially explosive atmosphere does not exist at this instant of time! The TERRALIGHT ground monitoring device is approved for assembly and installation in potentially explosive atmospheres. The system is designed for wall mounting and is attached with the mounting brackets. The point of installation must be dry and the indicator lamp must remain in full view. Avoid direct exposure to sunlight. Fig. 4: Mounting Dimensions TERRALIGHT * Space for battery change

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M4 thread in the housing Ground lead with ring terminal Washer Spring M4x6 screw Attention! A permanent ground connection must be established via the ground terminal (Fig. 5). The ground cable must have a minimum cross-section of 4 mm².

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When installing the system in explosion hazard areas, every precaution must be taken to ensure that a potentially explosive atmosphere does not exist at this instant of time! Fig. 6: Mounting Dimensions TERRALIGHT 1. Cap nut 2. Adapter with cable gland 3. Battery compartment with thread and locking mechanism 4. Locking screw

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