Addendum sheet M7917 issue 2.3 Page 1 of 3
Method for connecting a Heating Tape / cord to an MC5 / MC227/
MC228x1 Controller.
ATTENTION: INSTALLATION MUST BE UNDERTAKEN BY A
COMPETENT ELECTRICIAN.
To connect a Heating Tape to an MC controller you will require a connecting lead set. This
sheet details a process for assembling a suitable lead set.
1
Carefully examine your heating tape. Look at the terminal block and identify if you
have a two lead or three lead type tape / cord.
Figure 1 Figure 2
Figure 3 Figure 4
2
Select suitable connection cable type giving due consideration to current,
temperature and insulation requirements.
Note:
The wire gauge should
NOT
be less than
16/0.2mm.
3
Take IEC plug M7131. Using a screw driver, unscrew and remove the retention screw
from the centre of the housing. Remove the top of the IEC plug. Reserve plug top and
screw for use later.
