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4.6 Protection category
The measuring device meets all requirements of protection category IP66/67.
The indicator M8 fulfills all requirements according to protection category IP 65.
Therefore it is essential to observe the following points:
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Use only original gaskets. They must be clean and free of any damage. Defective gaskets have
to be replaced.
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The electrical cables used must be undamaged and must comply with regulations.
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The cables must be laid with a loop
3
upstream of the measuring device to prevent water
from getting into the housing.
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The cable glands
2
must be tightened.
•
Close the unused cable glands using blanking plugs
1
.
DANGER!
After all servicing and maintenance work on the device, the specified protection category has to
be ensured again.
Figure 4-16: Cable gland
1
Use blanking plugs if no cable is routed through
2
Tighten cable gland firmly
3
Lay the cable in a loop
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