Martek Chicken Switch K-15 Manuale utente

A Portable Actuator for Remotely Operating

certain ITE K Breakers

Model K- 5

User’s Manual

For Model K-15

.0 Arc-blast Hazards

2.0 Safety Information

2.1 Finger pinch points

2.2 Strong magnets

3.0 Battery Information

3.0 Battery Requirements

3.1 Battery Life

3.2 Battery Replacement

3.3 Connecting/ isconnecting Batteries

3.4 Static ischarge Potential

4.0 Operation

4.1 Connecting the control cable

4.2 Sequence of operation

4.3 Attaching and removing the actuator

4.4 Indicator lights

5.0 Care and Storage

5.1 Cleaning debris from magnets

5.2 Storage

6.0 Warranty

7.0 Specifications

.0 Arc-blast Hazards

The hazards associated with electrical arc-blasts are

well documented. Studies conducted by numerous

industries and professional organizations have

sought to quantify the intensity of arc-blast, the

risks to personnel, and various methodologies for

mitigating the risks.

Without doubt, increasing the distance between the

arc and a human is the single greatest favorable

factor in reducing injuries.

The Chicken Switch® is not a panacea but rather

one more tool available for protecting workers while

they are performing electrical switching.

Using a Chicken Switch® may not negate the need

for additional personal protective measures. The

user is ultimately responsible for evaluating each

situation to determine if additional protective

measures are needed.

Electrical switching may present

risk of serious injury or death.

This device should only be used

by qualified persons after

careful analysis of the hazards.

WARN

ING

2.0 Safety Information

ALWAYS connect the control cable to the

actuator BEFORE installing the Chicken

Switch®.

2. Finger pinch points

Keep fingers clear of the bottom of the actuator

when the actuator is near a ferrous surface.

2.2 Strong magnets

The holding magnets are very strong. Keep

magnetically-sensitive objects such as watches

or computer disks away from the bottom of the

actuator.

3.0 Battery Requirements

•Eight (8) AA alkaline cells are required.

Carefully observe polarity when installing

cells.

•Rechargeable batteries are not recommended.

3. Battery Life

•A set of fresh alkaline cells should give

hundreds of operations.

•The Chicken Switch® is designed as a

portable device. It is not designed to remain

with the control unit connected to the actuator

for extended periods of time. To do so will

deplete a fresh set of batteries in approximately

four to five days.

3.2 Battery Replacement

•

ALWAYS disconnect the control cable before

replacing batteries to avoid possible static

damage of the electronics!

•Turn the control station upside down, remove

the endplate retaining knob. Remove the

endplate and slide the cover out as shown

above.

3.3 To connect/disconnect batteries:

3.4 CAUTION: Static Discharge Potential

•To avoid possible damage to electronic

components disconnect the control cable

before replacing batteries.

WARNING

To avoid possible damage

to electronic components

disconnect control cable

before replacing batteries.

4.0 Operation

ALWAYS connect the control cable to the actuator

BEFORE installing the Chicken Switch®.

4. Connecting the control cable:

1. Align the arrow on the cable end with the top of

the receptacle.

2. Push in and engage the threads on the coupling

nut and turn clockwise.

3. After one or two turns of the coupling nut, push

in on the cable end. Repeat this until the

connector is fully seated.

4. Use a similar technique of turn-stop-and-pull to

disengage the cable ends.

4.2 Sequence of Operation:

1. The breaker can be charged before or after

installing the K20 actuator.

2. Connect the control cable to the actuator and to

the hand-held controller.

3. Position the actuator on the breaker by

completing the steps on the following pages.

4. Ensure you are at a safe distance from the circuit

breaker that is to be operated.

5. Turn the Power Switch on top of the hand-held

controller to the ON position. The amber LE

should illuminate indicating the unit is ready.

6. When ready to operate the actuator, press and

HOL the ENABLE button while depressing either

then TRIP or CLOSE button for the desired

operation. Both buttons must be held depressed

until the actuator had fully depressed the button.

7. Release the ENABLE and TRIP or CLOSE buttons

and the actuator will retract.

4.3 Attaching and Removing the Actuator:

STEP #

–

Before installing the actuator,

verify that the plungers are fully retracted

below the actuator frame surface. If

plungers are NOT fully retracted, O NOT

install the actuator. oing so could cause the

breaker to inadvertently trip or close.

STEP #

–

Rotate the magnet levers

inward so that the magnets are retracted.

(shown by RE arrows)

STEP #

–

Align the actuator on the top

of the breaker (shown by BLUE arrows)

STEP #

–

While continuing to hold the

actuator frame against the top edge of the

breaker, flip the magnet levers (shown by

RE arrows) so the magnets engage the

switchgear door. NOTE: The actuator frame

must be against the top breaker edge or the

actuator plungers will not align properly with

the breaker TRIP and CLOSE buttons.

STEPS TO REMOVE THE ACTUATOR

To remove the actuator, perform the above

steps in the reverse order.

STEP #

–

Actuator shown installed and

ready to use.

4.4

The indicator lights & controls:

NOTE: Red and Green indicator lights only work

when the ENABLE button is depressed.

GREEN: indicates the actuator is being

commanded to extend the ON actuator.

RED: indicates the actuator is being commanded

to extend the OFF actuator.

YELLOW: indicates the hand-held controller is

powered and is ready.

Rapidly blinking YELLOW indicates the battery

voltage with zero load has fallen to an

unacceptable level. Operation is inhibited until

batteries with an acceptable voltage level are

installed.

The ENABLE button:

The Enable button must be continuously depressed

in order to command the actuator.

Releasing the enable button has the same affect as

releasing either the ON or OFF buttons – both

actuators will move to the retracted position.

Note:

If either of the actuators are held in the extended

position for longer than approximately 2 seconds

the actuator will de-energize and will remain in

extended position. When the pushbutton or the

enable button is released, the actuator will retract.

Power Switch

Cable Connector

Fuse

5.0

Care and Storage

5. Cleaning the magnets

Over a period of time, the magnets may attract

ferrous debris. Exercise care to avoid setting the

actuator where the magnets might attract

debris. If this does occur, use a paper towel or

nylon bristle brush to clean the face of the

magnets. Keeping the magnet faces clean

ensures that maximum holding power is

maintained.

5.2 Storage

Remove all batteries from the control station if

the device will not be used for longer than 6

months.

Never store the batteries where the ambient

temperature might exceed 110º F.

Avoid getting the unit wet or storing it in a high

humidity location.

6.0 Warranty

MarTek Ltd. guarantees all products manufactured by

MarTek Ltd. only against defects in materials and/or

workmanship for a period of twelve (12) months

commencing on the date the product is received by the

customer. THIS WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER

EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING

THOSE OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A

PARTICULAR PURPOSE.

MarTek Ltd. will, at its option and its cost (excluding shipping

expenses), repair, replace or refund the purchase price of

any product manufactured by MarTek Ltd. which has a

defect in materials and/or workmanship. THIS IS

CUSTOMER’S EXCLUSIVE REMEDY FOR BREACH OF

WARRANTY. IN NO EVENT WILL MARTEK LTD’S

LIABILITY FOR DAMAGES (WHETHER ARISING FROM

BREACH OF CONTRACT OR WARRANTY, NEGLIGENCE,

STRICT LIABILITY OR OTHERWISE) EXCEED THE

PURCHASE PRICE OF THE PRODUCT CONCERNED

NOR WILL MARTEK LTD. BE LIABLE FOR PUNITIVE,

INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR SPECIAL DAMAGES

(INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION LOST PROFITS)

EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH

DAMAGES.

MarTek Ltd. reserves the right to disallow warranty repairs if

the unit has been disassembled or misused, as determined

by MarTek Ltd. in good faith. Please contact us at (800)-

248-4958 for a return authorization.

MarTek Ltd.

4782 Chimney rive

Charleston, WV 25302

1-304-965-9220

1-800-248-4958

7.0

Specifications

MECHANICAL

Holding magnets: Two magnets, each rated @ 55.1 lbs

force, 12,600 Gauss.

Projected life: 20,000 operations

ELECTRICAL

Operating voltage: 12 volts DC

Fuse: 3 amp

Power supply: 8 AA alkaline disposable batteries. When

used properly, one set of batteries should

yield hundreds of operations.

Control Cable: 30 feet in length (9.1 meters), 5-conductor,

extra-flexible, PUR insulation

Controller: Requires two-hand operation. The

‘enable’ button must be depressed while

depressing the ON or OFF buttons.

A programmable micro-controller manages

control inputs, linear actuators, and

performs timing functions to protect the

actuator in a stalled condition. Intelligent

‘H-bridge’ motor drivers provide

start/stop/braking actuator functions

Chicken Switch is a Registered Trademark of MarTek Ltd.

US Patent 7,623,011

MarTek Ltd.

4782 Chimney Drive

Charleston, WV 25302

1-800-248-4958

www.chickenswitch.com

User Manual K-15 Version 1.1

Altri manuali Martek Controllori

Martek

Martek Chicken Switch Manuale utente

Manuali Controllori popolari di altre marche

Digiplex

Digiplex DGP-848 Istruzioni operative

YASKAWA

YASKAWA SGM series Manuale utente

Sinope

Sinope Calypso RM3500ZB Manuale utente

Isimet

Isimet DLA Series Style 2 Manuale di installazione

LSIS

LSIS sv-ip5a Manuale utente

Rockwell Automation

Rockwell Automation 1769-L31 Manuale utente

Airflow

Airflow Uno hab Manuale utente

ABB

ABB ACS580-01 drives Manuale utente

Panasonic

Panasonic GM1 Series Manuale utente

Emerson

Emerson SW93 Manuale utente

AutoAqua

AutoAqua Smart ATO micro SATO-120P Manuale utente

Panasonic

Panasonic FP? Positioning Unit RTEX Manuale utente

Samson

Samson Type 5824 Manuale di servizio

Alpha IP

Alpha IP MIOB 21001 Manuale utente

Siemens

Siemens OpenAir GMA 1 Series Manuale utente

Surecom

Surecom SR-629 Manuale utente

Fishman

Fishman TriplePlay Manuale utente

Regulus

Regulus SRS1 T Manuale utente