Figure 6-8 Strain Relief Device And Sealing Insert - Siemens SIMOTICS FD 1MM1 Series Operating And Installation Instructions

Bringing cables into the terminal box and connecting them
The terminal box is opened, the cable cut to the correct length and stripped back. Make sure
that no external forces are acting on the cable connection.
Figure 6-8
Proceed as follows when connecting the cables:
1. Remove the top part of the strain relief
2. Cut the seal insert
3. Pull the sealing insert over the end of the cable.
4. Prepare the end of the cable depending on the cable and its use, e.g. with a cable lug.
5. Connect the ends of the cables to the terminals in accordance with the circuit diagram.
6. You might need to use a sleeve made of suitable sealing tape to modify the diameter where
7. Insert the cable with the seal insert in position into the gland opening. Screw the strain relief
8. Secure the strain relief device.
9. Tighten the clamping screws of the strain relief device so that the cable is clamped as
10.Retighten the clamping screws after 24 hours.
SIMOTICS FD 1MM1
Operating Instructions 02/2019
Strain relief device and sealing insert
②
of the strain relief . The strain relief device can be located either in the terminal box or
externally. If necessary, switch the direction sense of the strain relief device.
①
so that its opening is 1 to 3 mm smaller than the diameter of the cable.
The circuit diagram is located in the cover of the terminal box.
Refer to the "Connecting cables..." section for more information.
it passes through the sealing insert. Push the sealing insert onto the prepared sleeve.
device together once the cable is in a concentric position in the gland opening.
necessary, but do not damage the cable insulation. We recommend a torque of 5 Nm.
WARNING
Damage to insulation
If you tighten the strain relief clip clamping screws too tightly this can damage the
insulation. Damaged insulation can result in arcing. This can result in death, serious injury
or material damage.
Tighten the strain relief clip clamping screws to the specified torque.
6.5 Inserting and routing the cables
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and release the fixing screws for the bottom part
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