Description

The earthing control system is composed of a marine-grade copper-free aluminum enclosure, as described above, fitted with the earthing control electronic circuit SM-2001, usually set at 20 ohms, and authorized tanks loading/unloading when resistance is less than 20 ohms. They are used to control grounding continuity during tank loading and unloading operations. Tanks typically arrive electrostatically loaded, and an imperfect earthing might cause a spark leading to a fire.

An intrinsically safe barrier placed inside the equipment, connected via the included cable clamp kit to the electronic system, allows the on
and only verification of the correct/perfect ground connection of the tank.
The tank ground connection is to be made only with proper grounding clamp series IT (not included). The enclosure consists of NOT AVAILABLE red light, AVAILABLE green light, and INSERTION push button.

Red electronic system SM.. pilot light remains lit till grounding clamp IT series (not included) is connected to vehicle’s earthing bar. The insertion push button is pressed for at least 2 seconds. If the resistance measured by the electronic circuit is less than 20ohms, the SM electronic system allows loading and unloading operations. Earthing clamp for verification usually is complete with 8m of cable.

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