User`s Manual - Chicken Switch
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1. Exercise care to avoid setting the actuator where the magnets might attract debris If this does occur use a paper towel or nylon bristle brush to clean the face of the magnets Keeping the magnet faces clean ensures that maximum holding power is maintained 5 2 Storage Remove all batteries from the control station if the device will not be used for longer than 6 months Never store the batteries where the ambient temperature might exceed 110 F Avoid getting the unit wet or storing it in a high humidity location 6 0 Warranty MarTek Ltd guarantees all products manufactured by MarTek Ltd only against defects in materials and or workmanship for a period of twelve 12 months commencing on the date the product is received by the customer THIS WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING THOSE OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE MarTek Ltd will at its option and its cost including shipping expenses for return and re delivery repair replace or refund the purchase price of any product manufactured by MarTek Ltd which has a defect in materials and or workmanship THIS IS CUSTOMER S EXCLUSIVE REMEDY FOR BREACH OF WARRANTY IN NO EVENT WILL MARTEK LTD S LIABILITY FOR DAMAGES WHETHER ARISING FROM BREACH OF CONTRACT OR WARRANTY NEGLIGENCE STRICT LIABILITY OR OTHERWISE EXCEED THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE PRODUCT CONCERNED NOR WILL MARTEK LTD BE LIABLE FOR PUNITIVE INCI2. inputs motor functions monitors and limits mechanical travel and performs US Patent 7 623 011 timing functions to protect the actuators in a Stalledicordition Copyright 2004 2012 MarTek Ltd All rights reserved An intelligent H bridge motor driver provides start stop braking motor functions The H bridge has integral thermal shutdown protection User Manual SPB 1 Version 3 0
3. present risk of serious injury or death This device should only be used by qualified persons after careful analysis of the hazards 2 0 Safety Information ALWAYS connect the control cable to the actuator BEFORE installing the Chicken Switch 2 1 Finger pinch points NEVER place your fingers or body parts in the area of the plungers when the control station is connected to the actuator The plungers could pinch your hand fingers against the frame or breaker Also keep fingers clear of the bottom of the actuator and the magnets when the actuator is near a ferrous surface 2 2 Strong magnets The holding magnets are very strong Keep magnetically sensitive objects such as watches or computer disks away from the bottom of the actuator 3 0 3 1 3 2 Battery Requirements Eight 8 AA alkaline cells are required Carefully observe polarity when installing cells Rechargeable NiMh or NiCd are not recommended Battery Life A set of fresh alkaline cells will provide hundreds of operations Battery Replacement ALWAYS disconnect the control cable before replacing batteries to avoid possible static damage of the electronics Turn the control station upside down remove the endplate retaining knob Remove the endplate and slide the cover out as shown below 3 3 3 4 To connect disconnect batteries Squeeze and ae Se CAUTION Static Discharge Potential To avoid possible damage to e
4. DENTAL CONSEQUENTIAL OR SPECIAL DAMAGES INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION LOST PROFITS EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES MarTek Ltd reserves the right to disallow warranty repairs if the unit has been disassembled or misused as determined by MarTek Ltd in good faith Please contact us at 800 248 4958 for a return authorization MarTek Ltd 4806 Chimney Drive Charleston WV 25302 1 304 965 9220 1 800 248 4958 7 0 Specifications MECHANICAL Holding magnets Two magnets each rated 55 1 Ibs M a rTe k Ltd 4806 Chimney Drive force 12 600 Gauss Linear Actuators 12VDC rated Charleston WV 25302 Force Linear actuators rated for approximately 12lbs 1 800 248 4958 Typical operating speed Depending on the distance from the plunger to the breaker button it may take one to two seconds for the actuator to www chickenswitch com operate the breaker Projected life 20 000 operations ELECTRICAL Operating voltage 12 volts DC Fuse 5 amp quick blow AGC 5 Power supply 8 AA alkaline disposable batteries When used properly one set of batteries should yield over 700 operations Control Cable 30 feet in length 9 1 meters 5 conductor extra flexible PUR insulation Controller Requires two hand operation The enable button must be depressed while operating the OPEN or CLOSE buttons A Chicken Switch is a Registered Trademark of MarTek Ltd A programmable micro controller manages control
5. lectronic components disconnect the control cable before replacing batteries To avoid possible damage to electronic components disconnect control cable before replacing batteries 4 0 Operation ALWAYS connect the control cable to the actuator BEFORE installing the Chicken Switch 4 1 Connecting the control cable D amp 1 Align the arrow on the cable end with the top of the receptacle 2 Push in and engage the threads on the coupling nut and turn clockwise 3 After one or two turns of the coupling nut push in on the cable end Repeat this until the connector is fully seated 4 Use a similar technique of turn stop and pull to disengage the cable ends 4 2 Sequence of Operation 1 Connect the control cable to the actuator and to the hand held controller 2 Both plungers should be in the retracted position If they are not DO NOT install the actuator on the breaker Doing so could inadvertently TRIP or CLOSE the breaker 3 Install the actuator on the breaker as described in Section 4 3 4 Ensure you are at a safe distance from the circuit breaker that is to be operated 5 When ready to operate the breaker press and hold the ENABLE button and then press and hold the appropriate button for the desired operation either OPEN or CLOSE Both the Enable and OPEN or CLOSE buttons must be pressed and HELD until the plunger extends far enough to operate the breaker If eithe
6. r button is released the plunger will not complete the stroke and will retract immediately 4 3 Attaching and Removing the Actuator The Chicken Switch actuator opening will align on this The area shown in BLUE raised part of the SPB100 must be free of lamicoid breaker nameplates or anything that would prevent the actuator from seating firmly over the face of the breaker Any such obstructions will need to be relocated to allow proper installation of the actuator To attach the actuator complete the following To remove the actuator steps Hold the actuator firmly as shown in the picture on the 1 Align opening previous page and rotate the lower magnet lever 2 Rotate the in actuator over upward and rotate the upper magnet lever downward to upper magnet the raised portion disengage both magnets lever upward to on the face of the latch magnet breaker The actuator can then be gently pulled away from the onto breaker door breaker This picture shows how to operate magnet lever to release magnet 3 Rotate the lower magnet lever downward to latch magnet onto breaker door Note Obstructions such as lamicoid nameplates on NOTICE the front of the breaker or on the breaker door The Chicken Switch is designed as a portable device above or below the breaker may interfere with It is not designed to remain with the control unit installing the actuator These obstructions may connected to the actuator for extended pe
7. riods of time To do so will deplete a fresh set of batteries in a short amount of time have to be relocated to allow for proper installation 4 4 The indicator lights amp controls NOTE the indicator lights only work when the ENABLE button is depressed GREEN indicates the actuator is being commanded to extend the CLOSE plunger RA indicates the actuator is being commanded to extend the OPEN plunger YELLOW indicates that both plungers are retracted and the controller and batteries are healthy Rapidly blinking YELLOW indicates the battery voltage with zero load has fallen to an unacceptable level Operation is inhibited until batteries with an acceptable voltage level are installed The ENABLE button The Enable button must be continuously depressed in order to command the actuator Releasing the enable button has the same affect as releasing both RED and GREEN pushbuttons the actuator will retract both plungers Note If a pushbutton is held in the trip or close position for an extended amount of time the plunger will remain in the extended position When the pushbutton or the enable button is released the plunger will retract gt J Solid Yellow Ready Flashing Yellow Low Voltage Inhibit Press and Hold to ENABLE 5 0 Care and Storage 5 1 Cleaning the magnets Over a period of time the magnets may attract ferrous debris
8. x CHICKEN SWITCH A Portable Actuator for Remotely Operating Westinghouse SPB100 Breakers SPB 1 Model User s Manual 1 0 2 0 3 0 4 0 5 0 6 0 7 0 k CHICKEN SWITCH User s Manual Model SPB 1 Arc blast Hazards Safety Information 2 1 Finger pinch points 2 2 Strong magnets Battery Information 3 0 Battery Requirements 3 1 Battery Life 3 2 Battery Replacement Operation 4 1 Connecting the control cable 4 2 Sequence of operation 4 3 Attaching and removing the actuator 4 4 Indicator lights Care and Storage 5 1 Cleaning debris from magnets 5 2 Storage Warranty Specifications 1 0 Arc blast Hazards The hazards associated with electrical arc blasts are well documented Studies conducted by numerous industries and professional organizations have sought to quantify the intensity of arc blast the risks to personnel and various methodologies for mitigating the risks Without doubt increasing the distance between the arc and a human is the single greatest favorable factor in reducing injuries The Chicken Switch is not a panacea but rather one more tool available for protecting workers while they are performing electrical switching Using a Chicken Switch may not negate the need for additional personal protective measures The user is ultimately responsible for evaluating each situation to determine if additional protective measures are needed A Electrical switching may
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