Connecting To Power Supply; Preparing The Connection - Vega VEGADIF 65 Operating Instructions Manual

Note safety instructions
Take note of safety
instructions for Ex
applications
Voltage supply
Connection cable
Cable gland ½ NPT
VEGADIF 65 • 4 ... 20 mA
5

Connecting to power supply

5.1

Preparing the connection

Always keep in mind the following safety instructions:
•
Connect only in the complete absence of line voltage
•
If overvoltage surges are expected, overvoltage arresters should
be installed
Tip:
We recommend using VEGA overvoltage arresters B63-48 and
ÜSB 62-36G.X.
In hazardous areas you must take note of the respective regulations,
conformity and type approval certificates of the sensors and power
supply units.
Power supply and current signal are carried on the same two-wire
cable. The voltage supply range can differ depending on the instru-
ment version.
The data for power supply are specified in chapter "Technical data".
Provide a reliable separation between the supply circuit and the
mains circuits according to DIN EN 61140 VDE 0140-1. The VEGA
power supply units VEGATRENN 149AEx, VEGASTAB 690, VE-
GADIS 371 as well as all VEGAMETs meet this requirement.
Keep in mind the following additional factors that influence the operat-
ing voltage:
•
Output voltage of the power supply unit can be lower under nomi-
nal load (with a sensor current of 20.5 mA or 22 mA in case of fault
message)
•
Influence of additional instruments in the circuit (see load values in
chapter "Technical data")
The instrument is connected with standard two-wire cable without
screen. If electromagnetic interference is expected which is above the
test values of EN 61326 for industrial areas, screened cable should
be used.
Use cable with round cross-section. A cable outer diameter of
5 ... 9 mm (0.2 ... 0.35 in) ensures the seal effect of the cable gland.
If you are using cable with a different diameter or cross-section,
exchange the seal or use a suitable cable gland.
On the instrument with cable entry ½ NPT and plastic housing there is
a metallic ½" threaded insert moulded into the plastic housing.
Caution:
No grease should be used when screwing the NPT cable gland or
steel tube into the threaded insert. Standard grease can contain
additives that corrode the connection between threaded insert and
housing. This would influence the stability of the connection and the
tightness of the housing.
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