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Using the device for any purpose other than that • Connect the other wire of the inrush current limiter
described in this operating manual does not fall using a suitable terminal with the phase conductor from
within the scope of intended use and shall invalidate the connecting terminal for L' of the actuator.
Operating manual any warranty or liability. • Reinsert the inrush current limiter and the actuator back
into the flush-mounted or surface-mounted box.
• Close the flush-mounting or surface-mount box using
4. Function an appropriate cover.
eQ-3 Inrush Current Limiter • Switch the fuse of the power circuit back on again.
Devices with electronic power supply units (e.g. TV or
ESB1 high voltage LED light sources) as well as loads (e.g.
L
fluorescent lamps or energy-saving lamps) can generate
inrush currents with more than 100 A. If these loads are N
switched via a relay, for example via the relay of a switch PE
Documentation © 2017 eQ-3 AG, Germany actuator, it can lead to premature wear of the device.
All rights reserved. Translation from the original version in German. Under unfavourable conditions, high inrush currents can
151818 // V1.0 (03/2017) cause the relay contacts to stick together and lead to
failure of the circuit. ESB1
1. Package contents
Via an integrated resistor, the inrush current limiter ESB1 L
eQ-3 Inrush Current Limiter L
reduces potentially occurring high inrush currents so far Aktor
User manual that the relay contacts of e.g. actuators are effectively actuator
protected. N N
2. Information about this manual
If the inrush current limiter is for example used in connec-
Read this manual carefully before starting to use the tion with conventional incandescent lamps, the lifetime of Here disconnect the phase conductor, that provides pow-
device. Keep the manual so you can refer to it at a later an incandescent lamp can be extended while at the same er supply for the load, at a suitable place. Then connect
date if you need to. If you hand over the device to other time the switching relay of an actuator is protected. the wire to the actuator with a wire of the inrush current
persons for use, please hand over this manual as well. limiter and the wire to the consumers with the other wire
The inrush current limiter is not suitable for fast of the inrush current limiter.
Symbols used: periodic switching. The pause time between a
switching operation should be longer than 30 When exceeding the maximum permissible
Attention! This indicates a hazard.
seconds in any case. In case of shorter switching connected load of 200 W or in case of a short-circuit
periods there is the danger that the inrush current of the load, the integrated safety fuse of the inrush
Please note: This section contains important
limiter is not working. current limiter is tripped and the inrush current
additional information.
limiter must be replaced.
3. Hazard information
Do not open the device. It does not contain any 5. Start-up
6. Maintenance and cleaning
parts that can be maintained by the user. If you Please read this entire section before starting to
install the device. The product does not require any maintenance.
have any doubts, have the device checked by an
Enlist the help of an expert to carry out any
expert.
Please note! Only to be installed by persons with the maintenance or repairs.
For safety and licensing reasons (CE), unauthorized relevant electro-technical knowledge and
change and/or modification of the device is not experience!*
7. Technical specifications
permitted. Do not use the device if there are signs
of damage to the housing, control elements or Important note! Device short description: ESB1
connecting sockets, for example. If you have any When selecting a mounting location, make sure that Supply voltage: 230 V/50 Hz
doubts, have the device checked by an expert. a touch protection is guaranteed. The circuit must Maximum inrush current: 90 A/1 ms
be installed in a closed system. Load: 200 VA max.
The device may only be operated in dry and Installation: only in normal commercial
dust-free environment and must be protected from Incorrect installation can put switch boxes (device boxes)
the effects of moisture, vibrations, solar or other • your own life at risk; in accordance with DIN
methods of heat radiation, cold and mechanical • and the lives of other users of the electrical 49073-1 or junction boxes
loads. system. (surface-mounting boxes) in
accordance with DIN 60670-1
The device is not a toy; do not allow children to play Incorrect installation also means that you are running the Degree of protection: IP20
with it. Do not leave packaging material lying risk of serious damage to property, e.g. because of a fire. Ambient temperature: 5 to 35 °C
around. Plastic films/bags, pieces of polystyrene, You may be personally liable in the event of injuries or Dimensions (W x H x D): 30 x 10 x 30 mm
etc. can be dangerous in the hands of a child. damage to property. Weight (incl. housing): 15 g
We do not assume any liability for damage to Contact an electrical installer! Subject to technical changes.
property or personal injury caused by improper use
or the failure to observe the hazard information. In *Specialist knowledge required for installation:
such cases, any claim under warranty is extin- The following specialist knowledge is particularly important during The CE sign is a free trading sign addressed
installation:
guished! For consequential damages, we assume • The "5 safety rules" to be used:
exclusively to the authorities and does not include
no liability! Disconnect from mains; Safeguard from switching on any warranty of any properties.
again; Check that system is deenergised; Earth and short
The device may only be used for fixed installations. circuit; Cover or cordon off neighbouring live parts; Instructions for disposal
The device must be securely attached within a fixed • Select suitable tool, measuring equipment and, if neces- Do not dispose of the device with regular domestic
sary, personal safety equipment;
installation. • Evaluation of measuring results;
waste! Electronic equipment must be disposed of at
• Selection of electrical installation material for safeguard- local collection points for waste electronic
The device is part of the building installation. The ing shut-off conditions; equipment in compliance with the Waste Electrical
relevant national standards and directives must be • IP protection types; and Electronic Equipment Directive.
taken into consideration during planning and set-up. • Installation of electrical installation material;
• Type of supply network (TN system, IT system, TT
The device has been designed solely for operation system) and the resulting connecting conditions (classical
on a 230 V/50 Hz AC supply. Only qualified zero balancing, protective earthing, required additional
electricians (to VDE 0100) are permitted to carry out measures etc.).
work on the 230 V mains. Applicable accident
prevention regulations must be complied with whilst Installation may only take place in normal
such work is being carried out. To avoid electric commercial switch boxes (device boxes) in
shocks from the device, please disconnect the accordance with DIN 49073-1 or surface-mounting
mains voltage (trip the miniature circuit-breaker). boxes in accordance with DIN 60670-1 (e.g. Abox
Non-compliance with the installation instructions 025 or Abox 040).
can cause fire or introduce other hazards.
Please note that the inrush current limiter may only be
Exceeding this capacity could lead to the switched in series to a load and not parallel to the power
destruction of the device, fires or electric shocks. supply.
Please take the technical data (in particular the
maximum permissible capacity and the type of load To install the inrush current limiter, please proceed as
to be connected) into account before connecting a follows:
load. All load data relates to ohmic loads. Do not • Switch off the fuse of the power circuit.
exceed the capacity specified for the device. • Remove the actuator from the flush-mounted or sur-
face-mounted box.
The device may only be operated within residential • Loosen the output terminal of the actuator (connect- Bevollmächtigter des Herstellers:
buildings. ing terminal for L') and then pull the wire out of the
Manufacturer’s authorised representative:
terminal.
• Connect one of the two wires of the inrush current eQ-3 AG
Maiburger Straße 29
limiter to the connecting terminal for L'. 26789 Leer / GERMANY
www.eQ-3.de