Edwards 200 Series Testing & Wiring Instructions 2013

Series 200 Safety Switches Wiring Instructions for one FailSafe GuardSwitch 2 a 1 2 amp fast acting fuse in series to the switch from premature failure caused inrush currents tampering or excessive Fuse Required Use fast acting Littlefuse 216 fast acting Microfuse or fast acting II fuse up to 1 2 Amp for two to ten FailSafe GuardSwitches series 3 a 1 2 amp fast acting fuse in series to the switch from premature failure caused inrush currents tampering or excessive Fuse Required Use fast acting Littlefuse 216 fast acting Microfuse or fast acting II fuse up to 1 2 Amp mounting the switch and actuator test the switch for proper Test with circuit disconnected from source and load For switches in series test one switch at a time with all other doors closed Then Hook the black and white leads of the switch to an Ohmmeter Move the gate or door open and closed several times slowly At all times the meter should read O L or Hook the Ohmmeter to the black and red leads of the switch Move the door or gate open and closed The meters should read O L when the actuator is away and it should read less than 1 Ohm when the actuator is in range Hook the Ohmmeter to the white and red leads of the switch Move the door or gate open and closed The meter should read 500 100 ohms when the actuator is away and it should read O L when the actuator is in range After the switch and actuator have been mounted and tested wire the FailSafe GuardSwitch as shown in Figure 2 For wiring 2 to 10 FailSafe GuardSwitches in series see Figure Do not exceed 10 switches in a series Failure to install in line fuse voids warranty the in line fuse blows or the GuardSwitch remains open Check the application for premature failure caused by inrush currents tampering excessive vibration and misalignment Disconnect all three wires of GuardSwitch and test according to testing instructions steps 1 3 If the GuardSwitch fails any of the three tests it must be replaced Replace the in line fuse if blown Accessories Number proof screws screwdriver x 3 4 L Tampruf Roundhead Screw x 1 1 2 L Tampruf Roundhead Screw Screwdriver