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O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | MCS300P Ex
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INSTALLATION
3
3.5.1.2
Connecting signal lines
For
MCS300P Ex
category 2G: Observe information on connecting the Ex interface relays
(
see “Connecting Ex peripherals (for MCS300P Ex category 3G)”, page 29
Fig. 8: Position of I/O interfaces in the sender unit
▸
Use signal cables with a shielding.
▸
Route each signal cable through a cable gland (
).
▸
Establish a safe contact between the shield of the signal cable and the cable gland (
).
▸
Connect the signal lines to the I/O modules (terminal assignment
→
System
Documentation provided).
Fig. 9: Handling the cable glands for signal cables
I/O module
Information on the I/O modules
→
Operating Instructions “Modular I/O System”.
1
Push the screw cap and the
clamp sleeve of the cable
gland on the signal cable.
2
Uncover and shorten the
shield of the signal cable.
3
Push the shielding braid
backwards over the clamp
sleeve. Make sure the shield-
ing braid overlaps the seal-
ing ring of the clamp sleeve
(
≈
2 mm).
4
Insert signal cable + clamp
sleeve in the cable gland.
5
Screw the cable gland gas-
tight (
).
≈
2 mm