Protection Class Ip 68 - ABB FSM4000-SE41F Operating Instruction

Electrical connections
5.2.2

Protection class IP 68

For flowmeter sensors with IP 68 degree of protection, the maximum flooding height is 5 m
(16.4 ft). The supplied cable (signal cable part no. D173D025U01 / magnet coil cable part no.:
D173D147U01) fulfill the submersion requirements.
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1 Max. flooding height 5 m (16,4 ft)
The flowmeter sensor is type-tested in accordance with EN 60529. Test conditions: 14 days at a
flooding height of 5 m (16.4 ft).
5.2.2.1 Connection
1. Use the supplied cable to connect the flowmeter sensor and the transmitter.
2. Connect the signal cable in the terminal box of the sensor.
3. Route the cable from the terminal box to above the maximum flooding height of 5 m (16.4 ft).
4. Tighten the cable gland.
5. Carefully seal the terminal box. Make sure the gaskets for the cover are seated properly.
Warning - Potentially adverse effect on IP 68 protection class
The sensor's IP 68 protection class may be impaired by damage to the signal cable.
The sheathing of the signal cable must not be damaged. Otherwise, the protection class IP 68
for the sensor cannot be ensured.
Important
As an option, the flowmeter sensor can be ordered with signal cable already connected and a
molded terminal box.
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