Wiring
RID16
18
Hauser
4.4
Degree of protection
The devices fulfill all the requirements for IP 67 degree of protection. Compliance with the
following points is mandatory following installation or servicing in order to ensure that IP 67
protection is maintained:
• The housing seal must be clean and undamaged when inserted into the seal groove. The seal may
have to be cleaned, dried or replaced.
• The cables used for connection must be of the correct specified outside diameter (e.g. M16 x 1.5,
cable diameter from 5 to 10 mm).
• Replace any unused cable entries with dummy plugs.
• The grommet used should not be removed from the cable entry.
• The housing cover and the cable entry must be well tightened.
• Install the device upright in such a way that the cable entries point downwards.
4.5
Post-connection check
After the electrical installation of the device, always perform the following final checks:
Device condition and specifications
Notes
Are the indicator or the cables damaged (visual check)?
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Electrical connection
Notes
Does the supply voltage match the specifications on the nameplate?
9 to 32 V DC
Do the cables used comply with the specifications?
Fieldbus cable,
Do the cables have adequate strain relief?
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Are the power supply cables correctly connected?
Are all the screw terminals well tightened?
Are all the cable entries installed, tightened and sealed?
Cable run with "water trap"?
Are all the housing covers installed and tightened?
Electrical connection of FOUNDATION Fieldbus™
Notes
Are all the connecting components (T-boxes, junction boxes, connectors, etc.)
connected with each other correctly?
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Has each fieldbus segment been terminated at both ends with a bus terminator?
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Has the max. length of the fieldbus cable been observed in accordance with the
FOUNDATION Fieldbus™ specifications?
Has the max. length of the spurs been observed in accordance with the
FOUNDATION Fieldbus™ specifications?
Is the fieldbus cable fully shielded (90%) and correctly grounded?
