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Declaration of Conformity
The Parking Columns of System SPT 400 except the model versions where the name ends with the characters “-US” have been
developed, designed and manufactured in accordance with the
following EU directive:
Parking Columns System SPT 400 Manual and operational description
Important : The FCC-specific notes apply only to the model versions where the name ends with the characters “-US”.
FCC 15.19:
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation
is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not
cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any
interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
FCC 15.21:
IMPORTANT: Any changes to or modifications of Parking Col-
umns of System SPT 400 unless expressly approved by SKIDATA AG, may void the user's authority to operate this device.
PCBs are sensitive to electrostatic discharge and should be
handled with great care to avoid damage to the circuitry.
Avoid touching the boards unnecessarily. Before mounting the
column, check the entire device for possible transport damage.
Before accessing electronical or mechanical parts, the entire
deviced must be disconnected from the mains.
Ensure the following before proceeding with the installation:
The concrete foundation must be exactly horizontal. Installing
the device on an uneven surface may cause the chassis to
become warped or damaged. If levelling of the surface is not
possible, the parking column must be level-adjusted, e.g. by
using additional hexagon nuts (see Fig. Hexagon nuts as spacers); in that case the threaded rods must be allowed to
protrude further.
The surface of the concrete foundation must be even and ex-
actly horizontal
Cable protection tubes should be cut approx. 2 cm above the
concrete surface
1.2.1 Installation
The threaded rods should protrude approx. 50 mm from the
concrete surface
The fastening tension of the hexagon nuts must not exceed
20 Nm
Use washers with large outer diameter (∅ = 30 mm, as per
UN 737 standard)
The parking column must be aligned exactly horizontally
Installation on non-level surfaces (applies only in exceptional circumstances)
Fig. 3:
Hexagon nuts as spacers
All three No. 2 washers must be absolutely level (use a spirit
level if necessary).
Important:
Avoid drilling dust from getting into the device during installation, as electrostatically charged dust may cause damage to
the electronic assemblies inside the column.
Two types of Parking Columns are available : 120 V und 230 V
Important notes:
Electric installation and maintenance work may be carried
out only by appropriately qualified, licensed electrical
technicians.
Mains connections must be hardwired.
Please ensure full compliance with all applicable national
and international rules and regulations concerning electric connections, and all applicable safety regulations.
When all electric lines are properly connected, replace and fasten
the cover.
Ensure the following before proceeding with electrical connections:
Check for proper mains supply voltage (120 V or 230 VAC)
Mains connections must comply with national standards and
guidelines
When using flexible stranded wires, all filaments must be
placed inside the terminal clamps (use wire-end sleeves, if
necessary)
The mains supply line must be fused in accordance with ap-
plicable regulations (6 A fuse recommended)
Check the isolation resistance of the cables to make sure it
exceeds 0.5 MΩ
Fix cables to mounting plate by way of tension relieve tongues
and cable ties
Check the network cables to ensure the proper loop imped-
ance
Fig. 5:
Correct connector wiring
Important: Always make sure that the device is completely
disconnected from the mains while fitting electric wiring.
1.2.3 Stripping connection wires
To avoid danger of short circuit with wires or chassis parts, wires
should not be stripped by more than 6 mm (recommended
value). Uninsulated wire sections must be inserted completely
into the connection terminals.
When attaching connecting wires, the insulation should cover the
wire up to the point where it connects to the terminal.
When connecting Arcnet and loop cables, make sure that the
wires are twisted up to the connection terminal (approx. 5
twists per 10 cm).
Shield connections must be as short as possible and insulated
against contact with the chassis wall by means of a protective
tube.
A blown fuse indicates a device defect that requires the attention of a trained service technician. The fuse must be replaced by a new one of the same type and technical
characteristics (see below). Before replacing the fuse, the
lead in the power distributor must be deactivated (i.e., disconnected from the mains).
Fuse characteristics:
120 VAC = 5 A–T
230 VAC = 2.5 A–T
Model: Schurter
Type: SPT 5x20
Time lag: T
High breaking capacity: H
Ceramic tube
Slightly tug at the wires to check whether the terminal screws
are fastened properly
Check to ensure the connectors are plugged in properly
Reattach the cover of sd591
Perform a visual check and manual inspection of the earthing
connection
Check to make sure that none of the wires are strained
Note:
If the Parking Column is powered up at temperatures below
2 °C, the control assembly will not start up to prevent possible
damage. In that case, the built-in temperature control system
will activate the heater (make sure that all doors are closed to
allow for the device to warm up as quickly as possible).
1.2.10 Surge protection for external devices
In case additional devices (e.g., relays, controls, etc.) are installed inside the chassis (on the top-hat rail), any relay contacts
and coil connections must be protected against transient voltage
by means of appropriate components (e.g., diodes, RC elements,
varistors, etc).
1.2.11 Weather protection
Important:
Opening the device while it is exposed to rain or snowfall may
cause damage to the components inside.
To avoid moisture damage when performing installation work,
you can protect the open device against moisture by means of
an umbrella (see illustration below).
Before opening the device during or shortly after a rain or
snow shower, use a cloth to wipe down the top cover and upper edge of the front panel to avoid moisture getting inside
while opening the device.
Important: Devices and cables intended for subsequent in-
stallation must bear a CE label (EU countries) or UL/CSA label (USA; Canada) and must comply with all national and
international standards and guidelines. Installation of such
components may only be performed by qualified electricians.
CAUTION:
When installing devices in the front panel, ensure a minimum
clearance of 5 cm above the fan/heater (see illustration).
The fan/heater must never be covered to avoid the danger
of fire.
To avoid damage to the device, make sure that the fastening
screws of the mounting plate are not screwed in too tightly
(max. torque 0.5 Nm).
When cutting out the metal plate, make sure it is not warped,
as this may cause water to leak into the device.
After installing the desired device(s), check the chassis for
tightness against water and snow.
Close the top cover and the front panel
After locking the column door, slide the dust cover back over
the lock
Important:
If the front panel is not closed tightly, water or snow may get
inside the device, causing damage to the electronic assemblies.
After closing the front panel, pull at it slightly to make sure it is
properly closed and locked shut.