Emerson Micro Motion MVD Direct Connect, Installation Manual

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Installation Manual 19
Installation
Figure 3-5 Micro Motion cable gland and heat shrink
5. For connection at the core processor housing, prepare cable as follows (for armored
cable, omit Steps 5d through 5g):
a. Strip 4 1/2 inches (114 mm) of cable jacket.
b. Remove the clear wrap that is inside the cable jacket, and remove the filler material
between the wires.
c. Remove the foil shield that is around the insulated wires, leaving 3/4 inch (19 mm)
of foil or braid and drain wires exposed, and separate the wires.
d. Wrap the shield drain wire(s) around the exposed foil twice. Cut off the excess wire.
Figure 3-6 Wrapping the shield drain wires
e. Place the shielded heat shrink over the exposed shield drain wire(s). The tubing
should completely cover the drain wires.
f. Without burning the cable, apply heat (250 °F or 120 °C) to shrink the tubing.
4 1/2 in
(114 mm)
3/4 in
(19 mm)
7/8 in
(22 mm) 7/8 in
(22 mm)
Shielded
heat shrink
Gland body
Gland nut
Gland clamping
insert
Shield drain wire(s) wrapped twice around exposed shield foil