16
5 Connecting to power supply
OPTISWITCH 3100 C • Relay (DPDT)
29953-EN-210702
5.2 Connection procedure
With Ex instruments, the housing cover may only be opened if there is
no explosive atmosphere present.
Proceed as follows:
1. Unscrew the housing lid
2. Loosen compression nut of the cable gland and remove blind
plug
3. Remove approx. 10 cm (4 in) of the cable mantle, strip approx.
1 cm (0.4 in) of insulation from the ends of the individual wires
4. Insert the cable into the sensor through the cable entry
5. Lift the opening levers of the terminals with a screwdriver (see
following illustration)
Fig. 8: Connection steps 5 and 6
6. Insert the wire ends into the open terminals according to the wir-
ing plan
7. Press down the opening levers of the terminals, you will hear the
terminal spring closing
8. Check the hold of the wires in the terminals by lightly pulling on
them
9. Tighten the compression nut of the cable entry gland. The seal
ring must completely encircle the cable
10. If necessary, carry out a fresh adjustment
11. Screw the housing lid back on
The electrical connection is finished.
5.3 Wiring plan, single chamber housing
The following illustrations apply to the non-Ex as well as to the Ex-d
version.