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5 Connecting to power supply
VEGABAR 81 • 4
… 20 mA
45025-EN-140228
5 Connecting to power supply
5.1 Preparing the connection
Always keep in mind the following safety instructions:
•
Connect only in the complete absence of line voltage
•
If overvoltage surges are expected, overvoltage arresters should
be installed
Power supply and current signal are carried on the same two-wire
cable. The operating voltage can differ depending on the instrument
version.
The data for power supply are specified in chapter "
Technical data
".
Provide a reliable separation between the supply circuit and the
mains circuits according to DIN
EN
61140 VDE
0140-1.
Keep in mind the following additional factors that influence the operat
-
ing voltage:
•
Lower output voltage of the power supply unit under nominal load
(e.g. with a sensor current of 20.5
mA or 22 mA in case of fault)
•
Influence of additional instruments in the circuit (see load values in
chapter "
Technical data
")
The instrument is connected with standard two-wire cable without
screen. If electromagnetic interference is expected which is above the
test values of EN
61326-1 for industrial areas, screened cable should
be used.
Use cable with round cross section for instruments with housing and
cable gland. To ensure the seal effect of the cable gland (IP protection
rating), find out which cable outer diameter the cable gland is suitable
for.
•
5
… 9 mm (0.20 …
0.35
in)
•
6 … 12
mm (0.24
…
0.47
in)
•
10 …
14
mm (0.40
…
0.55
in)
Use a cable gland fitting the cable diameter.
With plastic housing, the NPT cable gland or the Conduit steel tube
must be screwed without grease into the threaded insert.
Max. torque for all housings see chapter "
Technical data
".
If screened cable is required, we recommend connecting the cable
screen on both ends to ground potential. In the sensor, the screen
must be connected directly to the internal ground terminal. The
ground terminal on the outside of the housing must be connected to
the ground potential (low impedance).
With Ex systems, the grounding is carried out according to the instal
-
lation regulations.
In electroplating and CCP systems (cathodic corrosion protection) it
must be taken into account that significant potential differences exist.
Safety instructions
Voltage supply
Connection cable
Cable gland ½ NPT
Cable screening and
grounding