Safety

Caution

Observe all instructions and cautions in the user documentation. Using the product in a manner not specified can damage the product and compromise the built-in safety protection. Return damaged products to ALIARO for repair.

Terminology used to describe security levels.

DANGER - Warns of imminent danger that might result in severe injury or death.

WARNING - Potentially hazardous situation that might result in severe injury or death.

CAUTION - Warns of a potentially dangerous situation that could result in personal injury or property damage.

Precautions

Warning

The emulated cells of the AL-4010 (Battery Cell Emulator) are not grounded and the same applies for the Battery Management System (BMS). Neither of the systems can be connected to earth during operation as this results in a severe hazard at high voltages.

Caution

Running the system without an earth leakage monitor or with bridged functionality is not allowed, the purpose of the earth leakage monitor (or Bender – Isometer) is to verify and check the galvanic isolation.

Caution

Precautions below must be followed.

  • Limit the output voltage per cell to what your specific application requires (Note - maximum output voltage is 7V per cell).

  • Ensure that the Battery Cell Emulator / Battery Cell Simulator System is used in a secured and safe area where it is not accessible during operation by any human.

  • For AL-4010s installed in a rack the signal ground in the backplane shall be connected to Protective Earth, and an external isolator for the control signals (Ethernet) approved for BASIC insulation must be added.

Warning

Do not operate the device in a manner not specified in this document. Misuse of the device can result in a hazard. You can compromise the safety protection built into the device if the device is damaged in any way. If the device is damaged, contact ALIARO for repairs or replacement.

Warning

Do not substitute parts or modify the device except as described in this document. Use the device only with the chassis, modules, accessories, and cables specified in the product specification.

Warning

Do not operate the device in an explosive atmosphere or where there may be flammable gases or fumes. If you must operate the device in such an environment, it must be in a suitably rated enclosure.

Safety Voltages

Maximum input voltage

10 V peak

Isolation

Channel-to-channel

60V

Channel-to-earth

400V

Maximum working voltage[4]

Transient overvoltage[5]

Overvoltage protection[6]

±100 V peak, at the front I/O and Vsup connectors

These test and measurement circuits are rated for measurements performed on circuits not directly connected to the electrical distribution system referred to as MAINS.

MAINS is a hazardous live electrical supply system to which equipment is designed to be connected to for the purpose of powering equipment. This product is rated for measurements of voltages from specially protected secondary circuits. Such voltage measurements include signal levels, special equipment, limited-energy parts of equipment, circuits powered by regulated low-voltage sources, and electronics.

Safety Compliance Standards

This product is designed to meet the requirements of the following electrical equipment safety standards for measurement, control, and laboratory use:

  • IEC 61010-1, EN 61010-1

  • Conforms to UL Standard 61010-1 and UL Standard 61010-2-030

  • Certified to CSA Standard C22.2 # 61010-1 and CSA Standard C22.2 # 61010-2-030

Note

For safety certifications, refer to the product label or the Product Certifications and Declarations section.