关于隔离开关您应该了解的（中英文）

什么是启动隔离开关？

What is a starter isolator switch?

隔离开关通常被称为安全开关。它是一种电气开关，用于在机器关闭时切断电流，以防止机器因无法停止而造成人员伤亡。

电线接通后，当开关关闭时，电源应该会断开，但有时可能会发生故障，造成严重伤害甚至致命。在机器上安装安全开关，即使在电源关闭的情况下，也能阻止故障或电力传输到机器，从而增加另一层安全性。

An isolation switch is often referred to as a safety switch. It is an electrical switch that is designed to interrupt the flow of electricity when machinery is turned off to prevent injuries and fatalities should machinery fail to stop.

Whilst electricity is wired, when a switch is turned off, the power should discontinue, however sometimes failures can occur that can cause serious harm and even fatalities. By installing a safety switch to your machinery, you are adding another level of security by stopping a failure or power being transmitted and running to a machine even when the power is turned off.

什么是电池隔离器？

What is a battery isolator?

电池隔离器是一种大型继电器，常用于采矿和农业机械，用于断开车辆的电池电源。这比断开整个电池与机器的连接更快捷。一旦电池隔离器处于“开启”状态，它就会切断流向车辆的电流，并将电流反向引导回电池。这确保机器无法获得电流以使其正常运行。

A battery isolator is a large relay, often used in mining and agricultural machinery, to disconnect the battery power from a vehicle. This is a quicker way than to disconnect the whole battery from a piece of machinery. Once a battery isolator is ‘on’, it stops the flow of power to the vehicle, and it is essentially turned around and redirected back to the battery. This ensures that machinery is not able to receive current to allow it to operate.

隔离开关是如何工作的？

How does an isolator switch work?

处理用电时务必格外小心，如果使用不当，可能会造成严重伤害。隔离开关会在电涌试图触及机器时设置另一道屏障。它的作用是闭合电路，切断电源和机器之间的连接。

电机隔离系统通常由一个硬锁开关组成，用于隔离车辆启动电机的电源。这可以防止人员启动或驾驶正在由工作人员操作的机器或工作车辆。它可以为辅助功能（例如照明和收音机）供电，这意味着机械师仍然可以安全地对设备进行检查，但无法完全正常运行。

Electricity should always be handled with the upmost care, and if it’s not used correctly, it can cause serious harm. An isolator puts another barrier in place should a power surge try to reach the machine. It acts by closing the circuit and stopping the connection between the electricity source and the machine.

A motor isolation system usually consists of a hard lockable switch that isolates the power to a vehicle starter motor. This stops people from turning on or driving a piece of machinery or work vehicle that is being worked on by a member of staff. It can allow power to auxiliary functions, such as lights, and radios, which means mechanics can still carry out performs checks on the equipment safely but doesn’t give the capacity for full operations.

什么是隔离柜？

What is an isolation cabinet?

隔离柜应采用优质不锈钢制造，适用于所有工作场所，包括采矿场所、制造业和工业工厂环境，这意味着它们能够承受恶劣环境。

对于大多数工作场所而言，注重安全和减少停机时间是行业中至关重要的因素，因为时间就是金钱。隔离柜可以保护截止阀免受恶劣天气的影响，并可用于完成定期维护。如果发生事故，可以立即切断电源，从而降低人员伤亡的风险。

Isolation cabinets should be manufactured using quality stainless steel and are suitable for all worksites including mining sites, manufacturing, and industrial factory environments, meaning they are built to withstand harsh environments.

For most worksites, a focus on safety and reducing downtime are crucial factors in the industry, as always time is money. Isolation cabinets protect shut off values from the elements and can be used to complete regular maintenance. If an incident arises, the power can be shut off immediately, thereby mitigating the risk of injuries and fatalities.  

使用隔离装置的关键特性

Key features of when using isolation devices

任何工厂或采矿设备在进行例行检查、清洁或维护时都可能存在高风险。开始工作前，应停止并隔离车辆或工厂机械。应遵循以下步骤：

• 关闭机械设备

• 识别所有能源

• 隔离所有能源

• 使用标准设备锁定所有隔离点

• 检查隔离装置是否正常工作

• 执行定期维护

The risks can be high with any plant or mining equipment when undergoing routine inspections, cleaning, or maintenance. Before commencing work, the vehicle or plant machinery should be stopped and isolated. The steps to follow should be:

• Shut down machinery

• Identify all energy sources

• Isolate all energy sources

• Lock out all isolation points using standard equipment

• Check isolations are functional

• Perform scheduled maintenance

标记/锁定程序

Tag out/lock out procedures

机器或工厂设备隔离后，应贴上可见的危险或锁定标签。

标签通常应：

• 注明日期并签名

• 锁具应配有正确的标签，以识别设备锁定人员

• 标签和锁具应由安装人员或现场主管拆除。

• 所有隔离点都应贴上标签。

如果机器无法修复并停止使用，则应贴上“停止使用”标签，并在设备安全恢复正常运行之前不得拆除。

Once a machine or plant equipment has been isolated, it should be fitted with a visible danger or lock out tag.

Tags should generally be:

• Dated and signed

• Locks should be accompanied with the correct tag to identify who has lock out of the equipment

• Tags and locks should be removed by the person who attached them, or job site supervisors.

• Tags should be fitted to all isolation points.

In the event that machinery cannot be fixed and is taken out of service then a ‘out of service’ tag should be displayed, and not removed until the equipment is safe for to return to normal operation duties.

遵守工作场所机械隔离程序

Following isolation procedures on machinery in the workplace

在矿山或建筑工地工作时，环境可能存在危险，并且很大一部分事故发生在工厂和采矿机械的定期维护期间。设备隔离通常被称为上锁/挂牌系统，用于将机械设备与原始能源隔离。相关规则和指南通常因地点而异，因此最好咨询当地政府和工作场所安全部门，以确保工作场所遵守所有规定。

关于机械隔离，应遵循的规则和规定是：电源应与电源隔离，并锁定固定。简而言之，这是为了确保所有员工在进行定期维护时的安全。安全设备应根据公司指南进行验证，并由具备适当资格和能力的人员执行隔离程序。

When you are working in mine or construction sites, the environment can lend itself to being hazardous and a large portion of incidents occur during regular maintenance of plant and mining machinery. Isolation of equipment is often referred to as lock out/tag out systems and is used to isolate machinery and equipment from the original energy source. Rule and guides can often be dependent on your location, so its best to check with local authorities and workplace safety to make sure that your job site is following all the regulations.

The rules and regulations to follow regarding machinery isolation are that the power should be isolated from the source and secured in a locked position. Quite simply, making it safe for all employees while regular maintenance is conducted. Safety equipment should be verified as per your company guidelines and by a suitably qualified and competent person in isolation procedures.