User Manual - USA - TPS3 Surge Protection Resource Library
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1. AVAILABLE OPTIONS When Option is Not Selected Include a 0 in the Field OPTION CODE DESCRIPTION TPS3 L6 X _ _ used with P1 P2 panels only B Busway Application PP M MCC Application PP PN _ _ Figure 1 Figure 2 Figure 3 Figure 4 Phase A BLK Phase A BLK B Phase B BLK Phase B ORNG Phase C BLK W Hot BLK Phase A BLK JOLI Ground GRN SPLIT 2 Hots 1 Neu 1 Grnd Neutral WHT Phase B BLK V Phase C BLK WYE 3 Hots 1 Neu 1 Grnd Phase C BLK Ground GRN DELTA amp HRG WYE 3 Hots 1 Grnd HI LEG DELTA B High 3 Hots B HIGH 1 Neu 1 Grnd General Information This device features internal overcurrent and overtemperature protection that will disconnect affected surge suppression components at the end of their useful life but will maintain power to the load now unprotected If this situation is undesirable for the application follow these instructions for servicing or replacing the device Service of this unit consists of replacing the internal module and or display assembly There are no user serviceable parts inside the replaceable module Do not attempt to disassemble the module as it stores charge Precautionary Statement Regarding SPDs on Ungrounded Systems Caution Ungrounded systems are inherently unstable and can product excessively high line to ground voltages during cert2. ccccccsccccceeseseeeeceeeeeeeeeessesenneeeeeeeesseeeseseseeeeeeeeens 7 W option SUPP saama sedeegvandexteawveddcdlcceviecuentaaueedcteeceeecee0 7 TPS3 05 and TPS3 06 Module Replacement Instructions TPS3 01 and TPS3 06 Module Installation Instructions 9 6 gt Le a E a M TPS3 Control and Diagnostic Display Panel Display Panel with Surge Counter Option Dry Contacts Feature Maintenance sesesssosessessossesecsosseseosocsssescsssosceceosssseososssssscocsosesceosososososoeseseossssessessosssessese 11 Troubleshooting amp 5 1 11 Abnormal NG Voltage Indicatons 00 jalad atika 11 Module Replacement amp Service 24514 Technical 2 12 Display Replacement du ka 2 12 Preventive Maintenance Inspection and Testing sil Corrective Maintenance ass see eden 12 Figures FIGURE 1 SPD Figure 2 Dead Front Modification Instruction Figure 3 250 AMP Max P1 Panels Figure 4 400 600 AMP 51 52 AND ALL SE PANELS TPS3 01 Unit with the NK Accessory Kit Figure 5 P4 AND Fron
3. Circuit breaker MUST be located immediately adjacent to SPD to minimize lead lengths Move or adjust breaker positions as appropriate Every effort must be taken to reduce lead lengths Failure to install short leads will degrade SPD performance Install appropriate circuit breaker in panelboard Prior to installing SPD rotate and tighten lug terminals toward breaker location Mount the SPD using supplied hardware Connect the neutral connection by wire or bracket as appropriate Install conductors short and straight as possible Use gentle radius on any bends Do not kink wires Prevent wires from encroaching breaker locations Torque all connections to the values specified on the installation and maintenance instruction label affixed to the rear of the dead front Replace dead front supports and trim Energize breaker and confirm proper SPD operation CAUTION CONDUCTING DIELECTRIC AND OR HI POTENTIAL TESTING WILL CAUSE INTERNAL DAMAGE TO TPS3 UNIT Do not perform dielectric or high potential tests with the TPS3 unit installed A DANGER Hazardous voltage Will cause death or serious injury Keep Out Qualified personnel only Disconnect and lock off all power before working on this equipment TPS3 05 and TPS3 06 Module Replacement Instructions The following instructions are for the replacement of Siemens TPS3 SPD module in Siemens TPS3 05 unit Figure 5 P4 P5 AND Front Connected Distribution Switc
4. 10 24 slotted hex washer head thread forming screws item 4 If the four 4 interior leveling screws are not already installed four 4 additional screws item 5 are provided for installation to ensure proper ground path for TPS3 module Torque all connections to the values as specified on the installation and maintenance instruction label affixed to the rear of the dead front Replace deadfront supports by installing screws finger tight Then tighten with tool Replace trim Hazardous voltage Will cause death or serious injury Keep Out Qualified personnel only Disconnect and lock off all power before working on this equipment A CAUTION CONDUCTING DIELECTRIC AND OR HI POTENTIAL TESTING WILL CAUSE INTERNAL DAMAGE TO TPS3 UNIT Do not perform dielectric or high potential tests with the TPS3 unit installed TPS3 01 Installation Instructions for 400 600 amp 51 52 and All SE Panels If model number includes W option suffix additional instructions follow Note that this installation is very similar to TPS3 used in 53 Panels except that the neutral connector is wired rather than pigtailed and the neutral connector is at line end of the panel The following instructions are for the installation of Siemens TPS3 01 and L1 SPD modules in Siemens 400 600 amp 51 52 and all SE Panels All hardware is supplied for complete installation of the TPS3 module Figure 4 400 600 AMP S1 S2 AND ALL SE PANELS TPS3 01 Unit with t
5. match the intended power source See Table 2 on the following page for voltage applications Table 2 Model Number Decoder TPS SERIES DESCRIPTION SPD for P1 P2 P3 Lighting and Power Distribution Panelboards MCC and Busway 10 Mode SPD for SPD for P1 P2 P3 Lighting and Power Distribution Panelboards MCC and Busway SPD for P4 amp P5 Panelboards and Distribution Switchboards 10 Mode SPD for P4 amp P5 Panelboards and Distribution Switchboards SPD for SB1 SB2 SB3 Type RCS Switchboards MCC and Busway 10 Mode SPD for SB1 SB2 SB3 Type RCS Switchboards MCC and Busway AVAILABLE VOLTAGES VOLTAGE CODES 240 120V Split Phase 19 3W Plus Grnd 240 120V 3 High Leg Delta High 208Y 120V 3 4W Plus Grnd Fig 2 D 240V 3 3W Plus Grnd Fig4 E 480Y 277V 3 4W Plus Grnd Fig 2 480V 30 3W Plus Grnd Fig 4 G 600V 38 3W Plus Grnd Fig 4 380Y 220V 3 4W Plus Grnd Fig 2 L 600Y 347V 30 4W Plus Grnd Fig 2 S 400Y 230V 39 4W Plus Grnd Fig 2 TPS3 01 TPS3 L1 N TPS3 L5 4 TPS3 06 Fig 1 Fig 3 er AVALABLE SURGE CURRENT RATING ____ ____ SURGE CURRENT RATING 10 100 per phase 15 150kA per phase 20 200kA per phase 25 250 30 40 per phase 45 450kA per phase 50 500 per phase TPS3 06 4 a ae Or ae _ js
6. Cat A location Type 4 Surge suppression components could a basic component complete module 4 components be tested for Type 1 Type 2 or Type 3 applications Figure 1 SPD Types 2008 NEC Art 285 amp UL 1449 3 SPD Types Types 1 2 3 amp 4 Based on Location within electrical distribution system also coincides with ANSI IEEE C62 41 2 2002 Categories amp A Siemens TPS3 SPDs have the following Type designations Table 1 Type Designations SIEMENS TPS3 SERIES TYPE RATING TPS3 01 amp L1 Type 4 for Type 1 applications TPS3 05 amp L5 Type 1 TPS3 06 amp L6 Type 4 for Type 1 applications For further information please review latest editions of NEC Art 285 UL 1449 contact your local Siemens sales office or contact Siemens TPS Tech Support at 888 333 3545 Equipment Performance As SPDs sense overvoltage they create a momentary internal short circuit thereby redirecting harmful surge energy to earth ground SPDs are capable of repeating this function repeatedly For optimum protection staged surge suppression should be implemented at the service entrance and all other distribution or panelboard locations feeding sensitive equipment Voltage Rating Prior to installing the TPS3 SPD verify that the unit has the correct voltage rating for the equipment installed by checking the nameplates of both the equipment and TPS3 module The service type should
7. and or usual load transfer systems Abnormal N G Voltage Indicators This SPD include N G voltage indicators If the SPD detects excessive N G voltage the Red Service LED will blink and the Audible Alarm will cycle This condition requires immediate attention as the SPD will fail 11 Incorrectly bonded distribution systems damage SPDs If the XO or N G bonding jumper is not installed the electrical system has no reference to ground It becomes an ungrounded system Please see previous section regarding SPDs on ungrounded systems Such systems are known to eventually produce abnormally high L G voltages SPDs will attempt to chase this system level overvoltage abnormality until the SPD fails This effect is accelerated on Wye systems where SPDs are designed for grounded systems SPDs for ungrounded systems generally have higher MCOV to allow for L G voltage fluctuations Failures of this nature are not defects in the SPDs workmanship or material This is an installation error and is not covered by warranty A differential voltage circuit monitors neutral to ground voltage When N G voltage becomes excessive an amplifier energizes a resistor Eventually that resistor will overheat and cause thermally sensitive shrink wrap to shrink around the resistor This does not occur on transient or instantaneous N G overvoltages When the SPD is deenergized the shrink wrap covered resistor can be accessed by qualified personnel under the display p
8. and that all appropriate enclosures are secure Do not Hi Pot test SPDs e Donot bench test using ungrounded system must be grounded Wye system Confirm that all LEDs are green and that touchpads on display operate correctly Operation TPS3 surge protective devices require minimal attention after installation TPS3 s contain diagnostic circuits which monitor the suppressor s status continuously and automatically All phase indicators and controls are located on the display panel of the unit Display panels are formatted either for horizontal or for vertical mounting orientation as required for each application TPS3 Control and Diagnostic Display Panel TPS3 s are equipped with a status indicating LED for each phase on the panel When all LED s are green the suppressor is on line and functioning properly Ifa fault condition occurs the audible alarm will sound the Red Service LED will illuminate and the LED representing the affected phase will extinguish indicating that the unit needs service The audible alarm can be silenced by pressing ALARM SILENCE on the touchpad The audible alarm and Dry Contact can be tested by depressing TEST If a fault alarm occurs see Corrective Maintenance Testing and Repair for further information Display Panel with Surge Counter Option The surge counter option provides a means to display the total number of transient voltage surge events since the counter was last reset The counter incl
9. 50 F Avoid exposing the unit to areas of high condensation All of the packaging materials should be left intact until the unit is ready for installation If the unit has been stored for an extended period of time it may be necessary to clean the unit and make a complete inspection of the unit prior to installing and placing into service Industry Standards Changes 2009 UL 1449 Third Edition and 2008 NEC Article 285 generated substantial changes e The term TVSS changed to SPD e Types 1 2 3 amp 4 SPDs are created UL 1449 clamping voltage performance testing changed from 500A to 3 000A e UL1449 added new Nominal Discharge Current testing Inominal or In which consists of more rigorous duty cycle testing The SPD Type category is important to understand before installing any SPD Type 1 and 2 SPDs are fully UL Listed devices whereas Type 4 SPDs are UL Recognized devices Type 1 Installed on line or load side of the Main Overcurrent Protection OCP similar to obsolete products known as Secondary Surge Arrestors except now includes rigorous safety testing Includes all OCP amp safety disconnectors inside the SPD Type 2 Installed on load side of the Main OCP similar to previous products known as TVSS May or may not require external OCP Type 3 Point of Utilization direct plug in type devices surge strips etc Theses devices are intended for installation 10 meters from the panel rationale based on IEEE
10. Normally Open N O and Normally Closed N C circuits which can be used for remote indication of a failed transient voltage surge suppressor There is only one dry contact output consisting of two electrically isolated sets of NC C NO contacts This dry contact output changes from normal to alarm if any problem occurs inside the SPD i e loss of power to any phase any thermal protector inside the SPD opens or any fuse inside the SPD opens The dry contact terminal block is located on the back of the module opposite side of bus tabs This connector is designed for low voltage or control signals only Maximum voltage should not exceed 240 volts and maximum current should not exceed 5 amperes These contacts may be used to provide a signal to an emergency management system or computer interface board The relay contact pin arrangement is outlined in the table below The Normally Closed N C configuration is recommended because it will detect a wiring defect such as a cut wire s where Normally Open N O will not Figure 10 DRY CONTACT CONNECTION CONFIGURATION DRY CONTACTS NCNC C NO 10 N CAUTION CONDUCTING DIELECTRIC AND OR HI POTENTIAL TESTING WILL CAUSE INTERNAL DAMAGE TO TPS3 UNIT Do not perform dielectric or high potential tests with the TPS3 unit installed A DANGER Hazardous voltage Will cause death or serious injury Keep Out Qualified personnel only Di
11. PD from the rest of the electrical system thus decreasing performance Proper equipment connections to grounding system and ground grid continuity should be verified via inspections and tested on a regular basis as part of a comprehensive electrical maintenance program On 4 Wire Power Systems neutral to ground bonding Main Bonding Jumper must be installed per the Failure to do so WILL damage SPDs Environment The unitis designed to operate inside the equipment inaroomambient temperature range of 40 C 40 F to 60 C 140 F with relative humidity of 0 95 non condensing Audible Noise The SPD s background noise is negligible which permits installation within the equipment in almost any room Dead front modification Instruction Changes for P1 SPD Instructions The TPS3 unit requires a dead front opening to display its face plate Remove any installed cover from a dead front opening at the TPS3 module location If there is no dead front opening follow the instructions in Fig 2 to create an opening by removing a knockout plate P1 Dead Front Knockout Plate Removal Instructions Stand the removed dead front on the floor with the plate to be removed in the upper position as shown below Grasping the upper edge of the dead front press the cover plate out of the cutout Figure 2 Dead Front Modification Instruction Grasp Dead Front in this area Removable Cover Plate Front of Dead Front s
12. TPS UNIT NOTE TPS3 06 unit may be replaced only if supplied with an internal disonnett Lock off all power supplying this equipment before working it Open unit door and turn the internal disconnect to the off position Remove the neutral lug wire from the disconnect switch Remove the phase wires from the TPS3 06 unit lugs Remove the TPS3 06 unit with the panel and diagnostics display and discard properly Replace units with the new TPS3 06 units Attach the phase lug wires to the correct phase on the TPS3 06 unit Attach the neutral wire back to the disconnect switch Torqueallconnectionstothe values as specified on the installation and maintenance instruction label affixed to the rear of the dead front Do not over torque disconnect switch connections as they will fail Turn the internal disconnect back to the on position Close unit doors before reenergizing CAUTION CONDUCTING DIELECTRIC AND OR HI POTENTIAL TESTING WILL CAUSE INTERNAL DAMAGE TO TPS3 UNIT Do not perform dielectric or high potential tests with the TPS3 unit installed A DANGER Hazardous voltage Will cause death or serious injury Keep Out Qualified personnel only Disconnect and lock off all power before working on this equipment TPS3 01 and TPS3 06 Module Installation Instructions MCC Figure 7 Installation in MCC The following instructions are for the replacement of Siemens TPS3 SPD mod
13. TPS3 Internal Manual Surge Protective Device lt 8 a lt a a Phase C Service 9988 WANVW NOLLVTIVISNI 335 SNOILOANNOO TYNHALNI HAdOUd HOS ALON HUN 581 94 51581 JENUAJOd 10 94499121P wuoped jou LINA 1531 SdL OL 1 TIIM DNL 2191931310 QNILONGNOD AN WARNING Hazardous voltage amp 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 Use appropriate safety precautions including Personal Protection Equipment Failure to follow these instructions can result in death serious injury and or equipment damage This manual shall be read in entirety prior to installing Bonding and Grounding Hazard Verify that the neutral conductor in the service entrance equipment is bonded to ground in accordance with the National Electrical Code NEC and all applicable codes Verify that the neutral terminal XO on the secondary side of distribution transformers are grounded to the system ground in accordance with the NEC and all applicable codes During installation into an electrical system the SPD must not be energized until the electrical system is completely installed inspected and tested All condu
14. ain fault conditions During these fault conditions any electrical equipment including an SPD may be subjected to voltages which exceed their designed ratings This information is being provided to the user so that an informed decision can be made before installing any electrical equipment on an ungrounded power system Overcurrent Protection The TPS3 SPD unit draws very little current under normal operation and will only conduct currrent fora very brief duration upon encountering a transient surge The TPS3 unit contains overcurrent and thermal protection to protect against abnormal overvoltage conditions System Grounding An equipment grounding conductor must be used on all electrical circuits connected to the SPD For the best performance use a single point ground system where the service entrance grounding electrode system is connected to and bonded to building steel metallic piping driven rods etc NEC and IEEE Std 142 2007 are appropriate standards For sensitive electronics and computer systems ground impedance should be as low as possible When metallic raceway is used as an additional grounding conductor an insulated grounding conductor should be run inside the raceway and sized per the NEC Adequate electrical continuity must be maintained at all raceway connections Do not use isolating bushings to interrupt a metallic raceway run A separate isolated ground for the SPD is NOT recommended because it may isolate the S
15. ctors must be connected and functional including the neutral if required The voltage rating of the SPD and system must be verified before energizing the SPD Failure to follow these guidelines can lead to abnormally high voltages at the SPD This may cause the SPD to fail The warranty is voided if the SPD is incorrectly installed and or if the neutral conductor in the service entrance equipment or downstream of separately derived systems is not bonded to ground in accordance with the NEC Do Not Hi Pot Test SPDs Any factory or on site testing of power distribution equipment that exceeds normal operating voltage such as high potential insulation testing or any other tests where the suppression components will be subjected to higher voltage than their rated Maximum Continuous Operating Voltage MCOV must be conducted with the SPD disconnected from the power source For 4 wire systems the neutral connection at the SPD must also be disconnected prior to performing high potential testing and then reconnected after test completion Failure to disconnect SPD and associated components during elevated voltage testing will damage the SPD and will void the warranty Table of Contents Failure to Follow These Instructions Could Result in Death or Serious Injury 2 Do Not HIEPOLTESE SPDS uns 2 Tag 00 og EE akadeemiliseks 1 Warning and Safety Information Qualified Dan
16. e ee sees lll uvuev ee Hazardous voltage Will cause death or serious injury Keep Out Qualified personnel only Disconnect and lock off all power before working on this equipment CAUTION CONDUCTING DIELECTRIC AND OR HI POTENTIAL TESTING WILL CAUSE INTERNAL DAMAGE TO TPS3 UNIT Do not perform dielectric or high potential tests with the TPS3 unit installed TPS3 01 Installation Instructions for Lighting Panelboards Type P1 P2 P3 If model number includes W option suffix additional instructions follow The following instructions are for the installation of the Siemens TPS3 01 and L1 SPD modules in Siemens Type P1 lighting panelboard All hardware is supplied for complete installation of the TPS3 module See page 2 Table 1 for Catalog numbers Figure 3 250 AMP Max P1 Panels Deadfront Support Table 3 Content for Installation in Lighting Panelboards Type P1 P2 P3 Description TPS3 See Page 2 Table 1 0 32 x 1 4 Slotted Hex Thread Forming Screw 2 3 1 4 20 Hex Head SEMS Assembly 10 24 Slotted Hex Thread Forming Screw 5 10 32 x 5 8 Slotted Hex Therad Forming Screw Determine the mounting location of the TPS3 in the distribution equipment If it is to be mounted in the top of the distribution equipment or relocated after installation internal phase labeling connections must be changed to ensure proper diagn
17. ger snertne send E E A nese knea le ke uk ARE dadada GOUT ON AE E Do Not Hi Pot Test SPDs Limited Unpacking nd ke spa ava kokk da i Lu UA Industry Standards Changes 2009 Siemens TPS3 SPDs have the following Type designations Equipment Performance Voltage Rating Lake General Informatbnuuvases4qseseseaemanssknsmemenememomamskremimunndrd Precautionary Statement Regarding SPDs on Ungrounded Systems Overcurrent Protectio scenes System Grounding ae EMVIFOMIMGM EE NE EE EE ME EE SE NE Audibl 5 saatega Dead front modification Instruction Changes for P1 SPD Instructions Pii Dead Front Knockoit Plate Removal Instructions eki ki a TPS3 01 Installation Instructions for Lighting Panelboards Type P1 P2 5 TPS3 01 Installation Instructions for 400 600 amp 51 52 and All SE Panels 6 UL 1283 required language concerning the installation of EMI Filters
18. hboards GROUND CONNECTION THROUGH BASE PLATE OF TPS UNIT NEUTRAL CONNECTION TPS 5 UNIT Omitted on DELTA Units INTERNAL DISCONNECT OPTIONAL PLATE PHASE CONNECTIONS NOTE TPS3 05 unit may be replaced only if supplied with an internal disonnect Lock off all power supplying this equipment before working on it Open unit door and turn the internal disconnect to the off position Remove the neutral lug wire from the disconnect switch Remove the phase lug wires from the TPS3 05 unit Remove the TPS3 05 unit and discard properly Replace unit with the new TPS3 05 unit Attach the phase lug wires to the correct phase on the TPS3 unit Attach the neutral wire back to the disconnect switch Torque all connections to the values as specified on the installation and maintenance instruction label affixed to the rear of the dead front Do not over torque disconnect switch connections as they will fail Turn the internal disconnect back to the on position Close unit doors before reenergizing The following instructions are for the replacement of Siemens TPS3 SPD module in Siemens TPS3 06 unit Figure 6 Service Section Switchboards and low voltage Switchgear SIGNAL CABLE BETWEEN TPS UNIT AND DISPLAY PANEL TPS 6 UNIT PHASE CONNECTIONS PANEL DISPLAY NEUTRAL CONNECTION EEE Omitted on Delta Units INTERNAL DISCONNECT GROUND CONNECTION IS THRU BASE PLATE OF
19. he NK Accessory Kit Table 4 CONTENTS for installation in 400 600 amp 51 52 and All SE Panels 3 10 24 Head Thread Forming crew 6 4 Neutral Connection Point Phase Connectors 1 4 Belleville Washer Nut Determine the mounting location of the TPS3 in the distribution equipment If itisto be mounted in the top of the distribution equipment or relocated after installation internal phase labeling connections must be changed to ensure proper diagnostic board indication These modifications should be made prior to installation If the TPS3 module is field installed in the bottom or if it is mounted a factory assembled panelboard the internal phase label connections are correct as shipped Internal Phase Labeling Connections A single 14 wire ribbon cable is attached to the display pcb When the ABC phase sequence changes to CBA the single connector 15 removed from the normal ABC jack and installed in the jack labeled Lock off all power supplying this equipment before working on it Remove the trim and dead front Install the mounting bracket Item 5 to the base rail as shown in Figure 3 using two 2 of the 10 thread forming screws item 3 Position the TPS3 unit on the panel base rail so that the phase tabs are on top of the interior bus and the four mounting holes line up with the two holes in the base rail and the two holes in the mounting bracket Attach the TPS3 unit ite
20. ing For the purposes of this manual and product labels WARNING indicates failure to following these instructions can result in death serious injury or equipment damage Caution For the purposes of this manual and product labels CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in minor or moderate injury These instructions do not purport to cover all details or variations in equipment nor to provide for every possible contingency to be met in connection with installation operation or maintenance Should further information be desired or should particular problems arise which are not covered sufficiently for the purchaser s purposes the matter should be referred to the local Siemens sales office Do Not Hi Pot Test SPDs Any factory or on site testing of power distribution equipmentthat exceeds normal operating voltage suchas high potential insulation testing or any other tests where the suppression components will be subjected to higher voltage than their rated Maximum Continuous Operating Voltage MCOV must be conducted with the SPD disconnected from the power source For 4 wire systems the neutral connection at the SPD mustalso be disconnected prior to performing high potential testing and then reconnected after test completion Failure to disconnect SPD and associated components during elevated voltage testing will damage the SPD and will void the warranty Limited Warranty Sieme
21. late cover Module Replacement amp Service The module is field replaceable Service should only be performed by qualified persons Deenergize SPD confirm with appropriate measurement equipment and discharge internal capacitance to ground Mark locations and carefully disconnect diagnostic cables contacts connecting conductors etc Unbolt module from backplane Reinstall in reverse There are no user serviceable parts inside the module Disassembly is not permitted Modules may be returned to the factory for factory service qualification and return Please contact factory at 1 888 333 3545 for assistance Display Replacement The display is field replaceable Service should only be performed by qualified persons Deenergize SPD confirm with appropriate measurement equipment and discharge internal capacitance to ground Mark locations and carefully disconnect diagnostic cables contacts connecting conductors etc Unbolt display and replace Reinstall in reverse Note that a sealing gasket between the display and the enclosure is a key component ensuring weather resistance Replace the gasket whenever the display is removed Preventive Maintenance Inspection and Testing Inspection of the TPS3 SPD unit should be performed periodically to maintain reliable system performance and continued transient voltage surge protection The large variations in operating conditions encountered by units in the field make it difficult to se
22. m 1 to the base rail using four 4 of the 10 slotted hex washer head thread forming screws item 3 provided as shown in Figure 3 Fasten unit to the main bus using the phase connectors item 6 The connectors will be attached to the unit with three 3 1 4 hex head SEMS assemblies item 2 provided Then they will be connected to the interior with three 3 1 4 carriage bolts and three 3 belleville washer nuts items 7 amp 8 Do not tighten at this time Fasten TPS3 neutral to panel neutral at the neutral connection point item 4 Torque all connections to the values as specified on the installation and maintenance instruction label affixed to the rear of the dead front Replace deadfront and trim UL 1283 required language concerning the installation of EMI Filters a An insulated grounding conductor that is identical in size and insulation material and thickness to the grounded and ungrounded circuit supply conductors except that it is green with or without one or more yellow stripes is to be installed as part of the circuit that supplies the filter Reference should be made to Table 250 122 of the National Electrical Code regarding the appropriate size of the grounding conductor b The grounding conductor mentioned in item a is to be grounded to earth at the service equipment or other acceptable building earth ground such as the building frame in the case of a high rise steel frame structure c Any attachment plug
23. n accordance with industry standards suchas ANSI IEEE C62 41 1 C62 41 2 C62 45 C62 62 C62 72 UL 1449 UL 1283 IEC 61643 etc Warning and Safety Information This equipment contains hazardous voltages Death serious injury or property damage can result if safety instructions are not followed Only qualified personnel should work on or around this equipment after becoming thoroughly familiar with all warnings safety notices and maintenance procedures contained herein The successful and safe operation of this equipment is dependent upon proper handling installation operation and maintenance Qualified Person For the purposes of this manual and product labels a QUALIFIED PERSON is one who is familiar with the installation construction and operation of this equipment and the hazards involved In addition he or she has the following qualifications Is trained and authorized to energize deenergize clear ground and tag circuits and equipment in accordance with established safety practices b Istrained inthe proper care and use of personal protective equipment PPE such as rubber gloves hard hat safety glasses or face shields flash clothing etc in accordance with established safety practices c Is trained in rendering first aid Danger For the purposes of this manual and product labels DANGER indicates animminently hazardous situation which if not avoided will result in death or serious injury Warn
24. ns warrants its AC Panel protection products against defective workmanship and materials for 10 years Liability is limited to the repair or replacement of the defective product at Siemens option A Return Material Authorization number RA must be given by the company prior to the return of any product Returned products must be sent to the factory with the transportation charges prepaid In addition the company also warranties unlimited replacement of modular and component parts within the warranty period previously described The company specifically disclaims all other warranties expressed or implied Additionally the company is not be responsible for incidental or consequential damages resulting from any defect in any product or component thereof The sales contract contains the entire obligation of Siemens This instruction manual shall not become part of or modify any prior existing agreement commitment or relationship Unpacking and Preliminary Inspection Inspect the entire shipping container for damage or signs of mishandling before unpacking the unit Remove the packing material and further inspect the unit for any obvious shipping damages If any damage was found andisa result of shipping or handling immediately file a claim with the shipping company and forward a copy to your local Siemens sales office Storage The unit should be stored in a clean dry environment Storage temperature is 550 679 F to 850 18
25. ostic board indication These modifications should be made prior to installation If the TPS3 module is field installed in the bottom or if itis mounted in afactory assembled panelboard the internal phase label connections are correct as shipped Internal Phase Labeling Connections A single 14 wire ribbon cable is attached to the display pcb When the ABC phase sequence changes to CBA the single connector is removed from the normal ABC jack and installed in the jack labeled Lock off all power supplying this equipment before working on it Remove the trim and dead front Remove the two 2 deadfront supports Position the TPS3 unit on the panel base rail so that the TPS3 neutral connector is in front of the panel neutral and the phase tabs are behind the interior bus Slide the unit toward the interior until the four mounting holes line up with the four holes in the base rail Note Ifa neutral lug is mounted in the position where the TPS3 neutral connection is made it must be moved to one of the three remaining neutral lug positions prior to TPS3 installation Attach the TPS3 unit item 1 to the base rail using four 4 of the 10 32 slotted hex washer head thread forming screws item 2 provided as shown in Figure 1 Fasten unit to the main bus using the 1 4 20 hex head with captive washer assembly machine screws item 3 provided Do not tighten at this time Fasten TPS3 neutral to panel neutral using two 2
26. receptacles in the vicinity of the filter are to be of a grounding type and the grounding conductors serving these receptacles are to be connected to earth ground at the service equipment or other acceptable building earth ground such as the building frame in the case of a high rise steel frame structure d Pressure terminal or pressure splicing connectors and soldering lugs used in the installation of the filter shall be identified as being suitable for the material of the conductors Conductors of dissimilar metals shall not be intermixed in a terminal or splicing connector where physical contact occurs between dissimilar conductors unless the device is identified for the purpose and conditions of use Additional instructions for TPS3 01 amp 11 SPDs including W option Suffix The W option includes respositioned phase connection tabs that allow for wire connections to a circuit breaker within the panelboard This differs from non W models which bolts directly to bus bars The circuit breaker serves as a disconnector device and overcurrent protection to the connecting conductors The TPS3 SPD includes internal overcurrent and overtemperature protective equipment The breaker does not provide overcurrent protection to the SPD Recommended breaker and conductor size is 60A with a 6 AWG conductors Other combinations are possible Terminal lugs will accept 2 14 AWG Breaker size should be at least 20A All applicable codes must be followed
27. sconnect and lock off all power before working on this equipment Maintenance SPDs require minimal maintenance Periodic inspection of diagnostic LED indicators ensures proper operation Clean SPD as appropriate Troubleshooting amp Service Please contact TPS Technical Support at 1 888 333 3545 for service related issues Quality SPDs are designed and tested to withstand severe duty However there are various electrical anomalies against which SPDs cannot protect These are generally Sustained Overvoltages also known as Temporary Overvoltages TOVs In this context Sustained Overvoltages may be only a few cycles Failed SPDs tend to be symptoms not root causes There may be larger issues at play Regardless of cause SPDs attempt to protect their load until failure Bonding or reference to ground problems are the root cause of many SPD problems If the SPD shows problems on startup there is reasonable chance of bonding grounding misapplication issue Such problems permanently damage the SPD If not corrected SPD problems will reoccur Tip Visually confirm N G bonding Be aware that a voltmeter measuring N Gcan be misleading For example N G voltage could read OV because neutral and ground are at the same potential purely by happenstance not because they are bonded Visually confirm bonding Tip Experience indicates that regulation challenged generators can cause Sustained Overvoltages as well as ungrounded generators
28. t Connected Distribution Switchboards rrrrrrnnnrvrrrrrvrrrrrrrrnnnnnnrnrnrrrrrrrrrrnnrrnnnnsssrrnn Figure 6 Service Section Switchboards and low voltage Switchgear Figure 7 Ihstallattomina MCC Figure 8 BASIC DISPLAY HORIZONTAL meeeeneenennnnenenneneenne Figure 9 BASIC DISPLAY VERTICAL _ Figure 10 DRY CONTACT PIN CONFIGURATION Tables Table 1 TYPE DESIGNATIONS ansees Un Table 2 MODEL NUMBER DECODER sesawseesssusecssessaneeecseseanacsaseueacersaorandtbandsoasanccasves Table 3 CONTENTS FOR INSTALLATION IN Lighting Panelboards Type P1 P2 P3 Table 4 CONTENTS for installation in 400 600 amp 51 52 and All SE Panels Introduction Thank you for choosing Siemens TPS3 Surge Protective Device SPD This is a high quality high energy surge suppressor designed to protect sensitive equipment from damaging transient overvoltages Proper installation is important to maximize performance Please follow the steps outlined herein This entire user manual should be read prior to beginning installation These instructions not intended to replace national or local codes Follow all applicable electrical codes to ensure compliance Installation of this SPD should only be performed by qualified electrical personnel All Siemens SPDs are extensively tested i
29. t a fixed maintenance interval butinspections utilizing the built in diagnostics should be performed at least on a weekly or monthly basis Corrective Maintenance Repair The Siemens TPS3 unit is designed for years of reliable trouble free operation Unfortunately in an extreme case you may experience an alarm condition In this event no attempt should be made to repair the TPS3 itself There are no serviceable parts within the unit Any SPD that requires service should be appropriately removed from the electrical distribution equipment and replaced by a new SPD of the same model Technical Support 1 888 333 3545 Prior to calling Siemens TPS3 Technical Support for assistance or ordering parts please have the following information available TPS3 model number Manufacture date Date of Purchase Your order number Return Shipment Address Siemens Attn RA 14550 58th Street North Clearwater FL 33760 12 Siemens Industry Inc 5400 Triangle Parkway Norcross GA 30092 888 333 3545 info us siemens com
30. udes Eprom memory which retains counter memory in the event of a power loss The RESET touchpad will reset the counter to zero The COUNT touchpad increments the counter by one 1 and tests the circuitry for proper operation If a fault alarm does occur see Corrective Maintenance Testing and Repair for further information Figure 8 DISPLAY HORIZONTAL SHOWN WITH SURGE COUNTER SIEMENS Phase A j j Phase B Phase C Service Figure 9 DISPLAY VERTICAL SHOWN WITH SURGE COUNTER Phase A Phase B Phase Service Phase A amp Green LED indicators one per phase Green is good Extinguished green LED indicates loss of protection Every suppression elementin this SPD is monitored N G suppression element monitoring is logic connected to Phase A Service LED red LED illuminates in the event of problems This indicator is logic connected to the Phase LEDs Should a Phase LED go out the Service LED will illuminate and the Audible Alarm will sound Test Tests red Service LED and Audible Alarm and changes state of Dry Contacts Alarm Silence Turns Audible Alarm off Alarm is deactivated when the Silence LED is illuminated Surge Counter Count counter by one 1 if equipped Increments optional surge Surge Counter Reset if equipped Resets optional surge counter to zero 0 Dry Contacts Feature TPS3 01 05 and 06 units are equipped with dry contacts This feature provides
31. ule in a TIASTAR MCC This unit is intended for custom factory installation during MCC manufacture Unit must be removed from the MCC or withdrawn to the TEST position Familiarize with the TPS and MCC mounting hardware mount in gear such that the leads are as short and straight as possible without distorting the stab assembly Failure to do so will result in decreased performance Diagnostic Display Connected via Ribbon Cable to be mounted in a suitable location such that the display is visible to user and or protected via an access door A successful installation includes e Meets all national and local codes e Mount TPS as close as possible to electrical connection e Ensure leads are as short and straight as possible e Gently twist or tie wrap conductors together wherever possible e Ensure that N G bonding hazard warning label is attached to TPS as reminder to installing contractor Ensure all power is off and unit is deenergized Verify that TPS and intended voltage are correct Install 6 conductor leads to phase neutral and ground connections Mount Diagnostic Display at appropriate location Connect ribbon cables from Diagnostic Display to circuit board on Main TPS Backplane Assembly Connect to the Dry Contact terminal block if appropriate Before bench testing e Ensure test voltage is appropriate and grounded Wye system Failure to ensure reference to ground will fail unit e Ensure unit is touch safe
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