Isolator

Wilson12 · Nov 16, 2015

Would a tp-n ISOLATOR be CONNECTED DIRECTLY IN THE MACHINE, OR IS THERE A SOCKET IN BETWEEN THEM

Simonslimline · Nov 16, 2015

More detail is required here mate. The question is very vague at best.

How is the question worded, word for word?

Wilson12 · Nov 16, 2015

Just in general I have an assignment and on the drawings there are 32amp tp-n isolators in a commercial premises
I'm just wandering are the machines connected to the isolator or do I need to mention that the isolator connects to a.plug then the machine

Wilson12 · Nov 16, 2015

Sorry I don't have the knowledge to be more detailed

Simonslimline · Nov 16, 2015

Have you got any pictures of the drawings.

Wilson12 · Nov 16, 2015

Okay thanks

davesparks · Nov 17, 2015

How should we know? Is there not a specification to go with the drawings? Or a key to the symbols to tell you what it is?

Wilson12 · Nov 17, 2015

Switched fuse disconnector

malcolmsanford · Nov 17, 2015

The use of a plug and socket is for ease of disconnection, so if the machine is likely to be moved about a lot then yes you can fit a plug and socket between it and the isolator.

If the machine is fixed and bolted to the floor, then there is no need in a design situation to have one, unless the designer insists on it due to safety concerns.