Electrical connection

Electrical Safety and Power Supply

  • Only connect the product to electric circuits with safety extra-low voltage in accordance with IEC 61140 (devices of class III) within the voltage limits for accessible parts as per IEC 61010-1.

  • Observe the connection and setting values.

  • The power supply for the product must be safely disconnected from the supply voltage. For example, use a car battery or a suitable lab power supply.

  • Only use lab power supplies with dual protection for the supply network (with double/reinforced insulation (DI/RI)).

  • The power supply must be suitable for use according to the ambient conditions for the product.

  • It is possible to discharge the vehicle battery in regular operation and long standby operation.

  • Central load-dump protection is required for operation.

Connection to the Power Supply

The product is powered via an ETAS module in the test setup.

To de-energize the Product
  • Disconnect the product from the power supply in one of the following ways:

    • Switch off the laboratory power supply for the test setup.

    • Disconnect the test setup's connection to the vehicle battery.

    • Disconnect the product from the ETAS module supplying the power.

  • Disconnect the product from all interfaces.