4
Device installation
4.1
General information
Before starting work, please read Chapter 2 and follow all instructions.
Further procedures:
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Check the consignment: make sure that all components are present.
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Safety check: inspect all components for damage.
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Make sure that the on-site installation is correct and complete including cables, e.g.
power cable fuse protection, load cells, junction box, data cables, console/cabinet,
etc.
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If necessary, install the plug-in cards (device must be disconnected from all voltage
sources).
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Follow all device installation instructions related to application, safety, ventilation,
sealing and environmental influences.
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Connect the cable from the junction box or platform/load cell.
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If applicable: connect other data cables, power cables, etc.
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Connect to power supply.
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Check the installation.
4.2
Mechanical preparation
4.2.1
General information
Have all required parts, technical documents and tools at hand for mounting.
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Secure the cable at the place of installation; e.g., using cable ties.
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Remove the insulation from the cable ends, keep the strands short and fit them with
ferrules.
4.2.2
Cable entry
The cables have to be fed into the device via glands to ensure leak-tightness. The
following cable diameters are suitable: 9
13 mm for gland M20×1.5 and 5
9 mm for cable
gland M16×1,5.
The cable wires are connected to the terminals inside the device.
The connections are made via plug-in terminals.
The conductors taken to the terminals shall be as short as possible. The conductors of
each cable must be tied together with a cable strap shortly before the terminal.
NOTICE
For protection during transport and installation, the cable glands are fitted with a
polyethylene cover. For full IP protection, operation with the dust protection cover
fitted is not permitted.
If a cable gland is not used, it must be sealed with a supplied locking pin.
Transmitter in field housing PR 5230
4 Device installation
Minebea Intec
EN-30