MERIDIAN
UNIVERSAL GAS DETECTOR
INSTALLATION
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4.1.14 Mounting & Wiring the Junction Box Assembly (AL or SS)
If an application requires sensors be mounted remotely from the device, follow all code and regulatory require
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ments. In a remote application, the wiring distance (the max. length of the wire) from the sensor to the device must
not exceed 100 feet. Exceeding this distance might cause the sensor to malfunction and/or compromise the intrin
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sic safety of the installation. Obtain all conduit from your local vendor. Refer to
bly Wiring and Mounting – Aluminum
Meridian J-Box Assembly Wiring and Mounting – Stainless
.
NOTE: Sensor type does not affect wiring.
NOTE: Light blue terminal blocks indicate intrinsically safe circuits. Tighten plug retention screws.
CAUTION:
Ensure separation between each connection is maintained in accordance with ICE/
EN 60079-14 and ICE-EN 60079-11.
NOTE: For a 2-wire device wired to a Meridian junction box assembly, only one (1) sensor is
allowed. Thus, only two (2) terminal blocks are used.
NOTE: Be sure to replace the cover and secure the setscrew.
NOTE: Intrinsically safe cable distance from transmitter to any sensor is 100 ft. (30.48 meters) max.
Reference control drawings 096-3506-B for 3-4 wire and 096-3507-B for 2-wire.