Withdrawable Device Status

Withdrawable Device Handling Conditions

Connection or disconnection of the withdrawable device requires insertion of the racking handle. When interlocks, padlocks, or an open door lock are in place, the racking handle cannot be inserted.

DANGER
HAZARD OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, EXPLOSION OR ARC FLASH Apply appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) and follow safe electrical work practices. See NFPA 70E or CSA Z462 or local equivalent. This equipment must only be installed and serviced by qualified electrical personnel. Failure to follow these instructions will result in death or serious injury.

Withdrawable Device Positions

The indicator located on the front of the chassis locally signals the position of the device in the chassis.

Device position	Connector position and position indicator	Device status
Connected position		Can be operated Ready for service
Test position		Can be operated Can have operation and control systems tested
Disconnected position		Can be operated Can be removed from chassis

Withdrawable Device Position Contacts

The position of the device in the chassis is indicated remotely by the position of the following position contacts:

• CE: connected position

• CT: test position

• CD: disconnected position. The device is in the disconnected position when the minimum isolation distance between the main contacts and the auxiliary contacts is reached.

For information on the accessory installation, consult the instruction sheet on the Schneider Electric website: 51201010AA.

The state of the position contacts changes according to the device position during racking-in and racking-out operations, as shown in the following diagram.