Emerson Rosemount 3051HT Quick Start Manual page 11

July 2023
Figure 2-6: Wiring considerations
A. Minimize distance
B. Trim shield and insulate
C. Protective grounding terminal
D. Insulate shield
E. Connect shield back to the power supply ground
Note
Do not ground cable shield at the transmitter.
2.3.1 Grounding for transient terminal block
Ground termination is provided on the outside of the electronics
housing and inside the terminal compartment. These grounds are
used when the transient protection terminal blocks are installed.
Emerson recommends using 18 AWG or larger wire to connect
housing ground to earth ground (internal or external).
If the transmitter is currently not wired for power up and
communication, follow
transmitter is properly wired, refer to
external transient grounding locations.
NOTICE
The Rosemount 3051HT polished 316 Stainless Steel (SST) housing
only provides ground termination inside the terminal compartment.
Quick Start Guide
Aluminum
A
B
DP
D
E
Connect the wiring and power
C
Figure 2-6
Quick Start Guide
Polished 316 SST
A
B
DP
E D
up. When the
for internal and
C
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