Protection Category - Siemens Sitrans FX300 Operating Instructions Manual

SITRANS FX300

4.5 Protection category

The measuring device meets all requirements of protection category IP66/67.
DANGER!
After all servicing and maintenance work on the measuring device, the specified protection
category must be ensured again.
Figure 4-6: Cable feedthrough
Therefore it is essential to observe the following points:
• Use only original gaskets. They must be clean and free of any damage. Defective gaskets must
be replaced.
• The electrical cables used must be undamaged and must comply with regulations.
• The cables must be laid with a loop 1 upstream of the measuring device to prevent water
from getting into the housing.
• The cable feedthroughs 2 must be tightened.
• Align the measuring device so that the cable feedthrough is never facing up 3.
• Close the unused cable feedthroughs using blind plugs 4.
• Do not remove the required cable bushing from the cable feedthrough.
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