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Splicing the cable using a grounded junction box
Context
Do not solder the wires together with only electrical tape for insulation. This will result in
electrical noise and reduced operational performance.
A Junction box
B
Cable gland
C
Terminal block
D Cable
E
Cable screen
F
May be connected to ship’s ground
Procedure
1 Mount the junction box in a suitable
location.
2 Terminate the steel conduits containing
the transducer cables to the housing of
the junction box or end these as close to
junction box as possible.
3 Feed the cables through the cable glands.
4 Remove the insulation from the each cable and connect the individual conductors to
the terminal block.
5 Connect the screen of both ends of the transducer cable together.
6 The screen of the transducer cables must not have electrical connection to the junction
box housing or cable gland, insulate if necessary.
Related topics
ES120-7C Connecting to a 12-pin Amphenol socket, page 46
12-pin Amphenol plug , page 49
Splicing the cable using a junction box isolated from vessel’s
ground
Context
Do not solder the wires together with only electrical tape for insulation. This will result in
electrical noise and reduced operational performance.
Simrad ES120-7C Installation Manual