User manual
• Type of mains supply network (TN system, IT system, TT system) and the con-
nection conditions that follow from them (classical earthing, protective earthing,
required additional measures, etc.)
If you do not have the expertise required for the installation, do not connect
and install it yourself, but ask a qualied technician.
a) General
• The unauthorised conversion and/or modication of the product is not allowed for
safety and approval reasons. Do not open/dismantle it (apart from the processes
with regard to installation and connection described in these operating instruc-
tions)! It does not contain any internal parts that need to be adjusted or maintained
by you.
• Maintenance, adjustment or repair work may only be carried out by an expert/
authorised service centre familiar with the hazards involved and the relevant regu-
lations.
• The product is not a toy and should be kept out of the reach of children! There
is danger of a life-threatening electric shock! Install the product out of the reach
of children.
• Protect the product from extreme temperatures, direct sunlight, strong vibrations,
high humidity, moisture, combustible gases, vapours and solvents.
• On industrial sites, the accident prevention regulations of the association of the
industrial workers‘ society for electrical equipment and utilities must be followed!
• Do not leave the packaging material lying around carelessly as it may be a danger
to children.
• Handle the product with care, it can be damaged by impacts, blows, or accidental
drops, even from a low height.
• If you have doubts about how the product should be operated or how to safely
connect it, consult a qualied technician.
• Maintenance, adjustment and repair work may be carried out only by an expert or
a specialised workshop.
• If you have any questions that are not answered in these operating instructions,
please contact our technical customer service or other professionals.
b) Installation/Connection
• The module may be installed and operated in enclosed housings only.
• The specied safety distance between live components carrying mains voltage
(connections of the module, etc.) and exposed parts of the enclosure (the device
in which the module is installed) must be maintained at all times.
• The device in which the module is to be installed must be separated from the
mains voltage and all other cables/leads. Disconnect the mains plug from the
mains socket.
If the device has no mains plug, but is permanently connected to the mains volt-
age, switch off the corresponding circuit breakers and also the RCD so that the
mains supply line is disconnected at all poles from the mains voltage. Secure it
against unauthorised reconnection, e.g., with a warning sign.
• Check to make sure there is no voltage with a suitable measuring instrument (e.g.,
a digital multimeter).
• Capacitors in the device in which the module is to be installed can remain charged
for a long time, even after the device is switched off and disconnected from the
mains voltage. There is a risk of a life-threatening electric shock!
• Do not use the module in rooms with adverse environmental conditions, where
combustible gases, vapours or dust are or may be present! There is a danger of
explosion!
• The input power of the module (see chapter „Technical Data“) must not be ex-
ceeded.
• If it can be assumed that safe operation is no longer possible, the product must be
turned off and precautions are to be taken to ensure that it is not used unintention-
ally. Do not touch the product.
First switch off the mains voltage to all poles (switch off the connected circuit
breaker or remove the fuse and then switch off the connected RCD).
After this, arrange for a skilled electrician to check the product.
• Safe operation can no longer be assumed if:
- the product shows visible signs of damage
- the product does not work at all or well (ickering light, leaking smoke or a smell
of burning, the light ickers, audible cracking noises, discolouration to the prod-
uct or the adjacent surfaces.)
- the product was stored under unfavourable conditions
Operating instructions
TRIAC Power and Speed Controller
Item no. 1570778
Intended Use
The TRIAC power and speed controller is a module which is used in combination with external
components to control the power and speed of suitable alternating current loads.
This is a module and not a ready-made product. In order to operate, the module is wired up with
external components and for reasons of electrical safety, it is installed in a housing that ensures
the protection against accidental contact.
The manufacturer of the nished product is responsible for compliance with all legal require-
ments.
For safety and approval reasons, you may not convert and/or alter the product. If you use the
product for purposes other than those described above, you may inict damage on it. Further-
more, improper use involves risks such as short-circuits, re, electric shocks, etc. Please read
the operating instructions carefully and do not discard them. If you pass the product on to a third
party, please hand over these operating instructions as well.
This product complies with the applicable national and European Regulations. All names of
companies and products are the trademarks of the respective owners. All rights reserved.
Package Contents
• TRIAC Power and Speed Controller
• Operating Instructions
Up-to-date operating instructions
Download the latest operating instructions via the link www.conrad.com/downloads or scan the
QR code. Follow the instructions on the website.
Explanation of symbols
The lightning symbol inside of a triangle is used when there is a potential risk of
personal injury, such as electric shock.
An exclamation mark in a triangle indicates important instructions in these operating
instructions which absolutely have to be observed.
The arrow symbol is used when specic tips and information on the operation are
provided.
The product is intended to be installed and used only in dry indoor rooms; it must not
get damp or wet.
Observe the operating instructions!
Safety Instructions
Please read the operating instructions carefully and pay particular attention
to the safety instructions. We do not assume liability for any injuries/mate-
rial damages resulting from failure to observe the safety instructions and the
information in these operating instructions regarding the proper use of the
product. Furthermore, in such cases, the warranty/guarantee will be null and
void.
Attention, important note!
Only people with relevant electro-technical knowledge and experience should
carry out the installation! *)
If it is not installed properly, you risk:
• your own life,
• the life of the person using the electrical system.
If it is not installed properly, you risk severe damage to property, e.g., by re.
You face the risk of being held liable for personal injury and material damage.
Contact an Electrician!
*) Specialist knowledge required for the installation:
In particular, the following expertise is required in regards to the installation:
• the applicable „5 safety rules“: Switch off power; secure against switching back
on; determine voltage-free status; earthing and short-circuiting; cover or fence off
nearby live parts
• Choose appropriate tools, meters and, if necessary, personal protective equip-
ment
• Evaluation of the measurement results
• Selection of the electrical installation material to ensure the shutdown conditions
• IP protection types
• Installation of the electrical installation material