GE Masoneilan 469 Series Instruction Manual page 13

7. Electrical Connection, Installation and Start-up (Contd)
7.2 Electrical connection for type
496-.57 or 496-.58
• The electrical cables are connected either directly
on to the micro switch(es) or to the proximity switch
terminal block.
• Connect the device to the earth using the earth
connections provided inside and outside the housing
of the device.
• Basic rule for wiring:
– Must be used in addition to local regulation for
electrical installation
– Connector slot approval:
– Insulation must be free of any damage along the
wires inside the housing
– Tightening must be sufficient to bring constant
contact in time without being excessive to cut or
damage connection.
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7.3 Electrical connection for type
496-857 or 496-857/. and 496-858
or 496-858/.
Connect the electrical cables to the position transmitter
terminal block located on the printed circuit board.
Respect the polarities + and – and the maximum
voltage allowed.
When a position transmitter is provided with an
additional function, the electrical cables are connected
either directly on to the micro switch(es) or to the
proximity switch terminal block.
Connect the device to the earth using the earth
connections provided inside the housing and on the
outside of the device.
• Basic rule for wiring:
– Must be used in addition to local regulation for
electrical installation
– Connector slot approval:
– Insulation must be free of any damage along the
wires inside the housing
– Tightening must be sufficient to bring constant
contact in time without being excessive to cut or
damage connection.
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