TDK-Lambda Alpha 600 Handbook
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17130 issue 31, June 2014
Alpha 600 Handbook
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General Safety Instructions:
READ SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Servicing:
These products are not customer serviceable. TDK-Lambda UK LTD. and their authorised agents only are permitted
to carry out repairs.
Critical Components:
These products are not authorised for use as critical components in nuclear control systems, life support systems or
equipment for use in hazardous environments without the express written approval of the Managing Director of TDK-
Lambda EMEA.
Product Usage:
These products are designed for use within a host equipment which restricts access to authorised competent
personnel.
Environmental:
These products are IPX0, and therefore chemicals/solvents, cleaning agents and other liquids must not be used.
Environment:
This power supply is a switch mode power supply for use in applications within a Pollution Degree 2, overvoltage
category II environment. Material Group IIIb PCB’s are used within it.
Output Loading:
The output power taken from the power supply must not exceed the rating stated on the power supply label, except
as stated in the product limitations in this handbook.
Input Parameters:
This product must be operated within the input parameters stated in the product limitations in this handbook.
End of Life Disposal:
The unit contains components that require special disposal. Make sure that the unit is properly disposed of at the
end of its service life and in accordance with local regulations.
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
High Voltage Warning:
Dangerous voltages are present within the power supply. The professional installer must protect service personnel
from inadvertent contact with these dangerous voltages in the end equipment.
This product must be reliably earthed and professionally installed in accordance with the prevailing local electrical
wiring regulations and safety standards.
The (+) or (-) output(s) can be earthed or left floating.
The unit cover(s)/chassis must not be made user accessible.
Approval Limitations: Use in North America (AC units only)
When this product is used on 180-250 VAC mains with no neutral, connect the two live wires to L (live) and N
(neutral) terminals on the input connector. In this instance double pole fusing is required.
The mains input connector is not acceptable for use as field wiring terminals.