Potting - Siemens SITRANS FM MAG 3100 Operating Instructions Manual

Before commissioning it must be checked that:
• The device has been installed and connected in accordance with the guidelines provided
previous in this chapter and in Installing/Mounting (Page 23).
5.4

Potting

If sensor is buried or permanently submerged, terminal box must be encapsulated with silicon
dielectric gel (non-toxic, transparent and self-healing gel).
NOTICE
Electrical connections
Do not pot meter before electrical connections have been made.
• Mix the two components of the potting kit well and pour into terminal box.
• Let cure for approximately 24 hours at approximately 25°C (77°F). Curing time increases by
100% per -10°C (-18°F).
Horizontal orientation
Note
Gel can be penetrated with test instruments or be removed in case of cable replacement.
SITRANS FM MAG 3100
Operating Instructions, 12/2021, A5E03005599-AE
Vertical orientation
Connecting
5.4 Potting
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