Connecting The Current Hart, Ch1 - Siemens SITRANS FC430 Operating Instructions Manual

Connecting
5.2 Connecting FC430
The following table shows:
● Which cable with which terminal
● Hardware and software configuration of the channels
Figure 5-3 Termination/configuration overview
5.2.2.3

Connecting the Current HART, CH1

Note
4 to 20 mA output
It is not required to use shielded cables for the pure 4 to 20 mA current output.
Note
HART communication
It is recommended by the FieldComm Group (FCG) to use shielded cables for the HART
communication.
Note
Passive channels only
Channel 1 power supply must be separated from that for channels 2 to 4.
Signal return (or common) can be joined.
1. Remove cap and ferrule from cable gland and slide onto cable.
2. Push cable through open gland and cable path.
3. Restore ferrule and tighten cap to lightly hold cable in place.
4. Signal cable screen is folded back over outer sheath and grounded beneath cable clamp.
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FC430 (From firmware 4.0)
Operating Instructions, 06/2017, A5E39789392-AA