Connection To Dc Sources (3U Models) - Elektro-Automatik EL 9080-170 B Betriebsanleitung

2.3.4

Connection to DC sources (3U models)

In the case of a device with a high nominal current and hence a thick and heavy DC connec-
tion cable it is necessary to take account of the weight of the cable and the strain imposed
on the DC connection. Especially when mounted in a 19" cabinet or similar, where the cable
hangs on the DC input, a strain reliever has to be used.
The DC input is located on the rear side of the device and is not protected by a fuse. The cross section of the
connection cable is determined by the current consumption, cable length and ambient temperature.
For cables up to 5 m (16.4 ft)and average ambient temperatures up to 50 °C (122 °F) we recommend:
up to 30 A: 6 mm²
up to 90 A: 25 mm²
up to 170 A: 70 mm²
up to 340 A: 2x 70 mm²
per connection pole (multi-conductor, insulated, openly suspended). Single cables of, for example, 70 mm² may
be replaced by 2x 25 mm² etc. If the cables are long then the cross section must be increased to avoid voltage
loss and overheating.
2.3.4.1 DC terminal types
The table below shows an overview of the various DC terminals. It is recommended that cables are always con-
nected using ring lugs.
Type 1: Models with up to 360 V nominal voltage
M8 bolt on a metal rail
Recommendation: ring connector with a 8 mm hole
2.3.4.2 Cable lead and plastic cover
A plastic cover for contact protection is included for the DC terminal. It should always be installed. The cover for
type 2 (see picture above) is fixed to the connector itself, for type 1 to the back of the device. Furthermore the
cover for type 1 has break outs so that the supply cable can be laid in various directions.
The connection angle and the required bending radius for the DC cable must be taken into
account when planning the depth of the complete device, especially when installing in a 19"
cabinet or similar. For type 2 connectors only a horizontal lead can be used to allow for instal-
lation of the cover.
EA Elektro-Automatik GmbH
Helmholtzstr. 31-37 • 41747 Viersen
Germany
up to 70 A: 16 mm²
up to 140 A: 50 mm²
up to 210 A: 95 mm²
up to 510 A: 2x 120 mm²
Type 2: Models from 500 V nominal voltage
M6 bolt on a metal rail
Recommendation: ring connector with a 6 mm hole
Fon: +49 2162 / 3785-0
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EL 9000 B Series
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