1.1.2 ZNR Varistor must be operated correctly
1.
ÒZNRÓ Transient/Surge Absorbers (hereafter referred to as ÒZNR VaristorsÓ) may fail in either a short or open-
circuit mode when subjected to severe conditions of electrical, environmental and/or mechanical stresses
(beyond their specified ÒRatingsÓ and ÒConditionsÓ). Worst case failure may result in glowing, flaming or
burnout.
The following Ò
further questions regarding the ÒHandling PrecautionsÓ, please contact our engineering section or factory.
ÒZNR
ÒZNR
1.1
1.1.1 ZNR Varistors should not be operated beyond
their specified ÒRatingsÓ or ÒEnvironmental
ConditionsÓ in the Catalog or the Specifications to
prevent them from deterioration, breakdown, flaming
or glowing.
l ZNR Varistors should not be operated exceeding
l ZNR Varistors should not be subjected to
l In case of exposure to repeated surge/
l When
l ZNR Varistors should not be operated beyond
l It is recommended that ZNR Varistors, if not
l ZNR Varistors should not be operated in
l ZNR Varistors should not be operated beyond
l Some safety countermeasures such as a
the application.
under the following conditions to prevent
mechanical damages and ruptures and to
avoid serious injuries;
their specified ÒMaximum Allowable VoltageÓ.
energy levels above their specified ÒMaximum
Energy RatingsÓ.
overvoltage, the ZNR Varistors should not be
subjected to surge currents and energy levels
above the specified maximum ratings in the ÒImpulse
Life RatingÓ section or Individual Specifications.
applied to ZNR Varistors in short durations, the
devices should not be operated beyond their
specified ÒRated PowerÓ.
their specified ÒOperating Temperature RangeÓ.
fused, should be mounted away from other
combustible components.
excess of their specified ÒMaximum Allowable
Voltage RatingÓ.
their ÒMaximum Peak Current RatingsÓ.
protective case covering the Varistor are
recommended; If additonal safety is required for
Safety Precautions
Operating Conditions
â
â
Ó Transient/Surge Absorbers, Type E
Ó Transient/Surge Absorbers, Type CK
surge/overvoltages
Safety PrecautionsÓ and ÒApplication NotesÓ should be taken into major consideration. For
are
intermittently
Handling Precautions
ÒZNR
1.1. 3 When ZNR Varistors are used between a live
2. Application Notes
2.1 Usage Precautions
2.1.1 ZNR Varistors should be protected from
part and a electrically conductive chassis, follow
safety countermeasures to avoid electric shock.
A) The metallic chassis should be grounded.
B) The live part should be have a protected
accidental failure by following the cautionary
notes:
l In case of ÒAcross-the Line UseÓ, ZNR
l In case of ÒLine to Ground UseÓ, a short-circuit
The following safety countermeasures (A or B)
are therefore recommended;
A) Connect a Òleakage current circuit breakerÓ in
B) Use current type fuses and a thermal type fuse
â
Ó Transient/Surge Absorbers, Type E, Type CK
cover to prevent contact and potential electric
shock.
Varistors should be protected by connecting
a fuse in series
condition of the Varistor may not blow the current
type fuse due to the grounding resistance (be-
tween Line and Ground), and may cause flaming
or burnout of the device. (in the worst case)
series to the Varistor to be protected. (See Table 1)
thermally coupled each other. (See
to the devices. (See Table 1)
Table 1)
Rev.02/04