Safely Closing The Datalogger - SLOPE INDICATOR GTecLink Manual

1.3 Safely closing the datalogger
This is a very important step to ensure watertightness and durability of the logger. Close the cover by
cross-screwing to the indicated torque 2.5 N.m.
The GTecLink family of data loggers by DGSI have undergone watertightness testing by an external
laboratory and is rated IPX7 (1 meter for 30 minutes) and IPX8 for extended immersion (1 meter for 7 days).
To guarantee watertightness, you must be sure that:
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The box is closed in a cross-shaped order after sensor connection. All the screws must first be
inserted and screwed in until they are connected to the box and then adjusted using the torque
wrench. If these steps are not followed, the base faces and cover may be not be parallel, screwing
may become more difficult and the screw threads or the Helicoil inserts may be damaged.
Moreover, the toric joint (seal) may not be properly sealed and the degree of protection against
water intrusion (IP) could not be guaranteed.
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The box is screwed at 2 N.m (for single channel dataloggers) or 2.5 N.m (for multiple
channel dataloggers) using a torque screwdriver (e.g. Ref. 1227107 from WERA).
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