Potting - Siemens SITRANS F Series Operating Instructions Manual

Connecting

5.3 Potting

Before commissioning it must be checked that:
● The device has been installed and connected in accordance with the guidelines provided
previous in this chapter and in Installing/Mounting (Page 23).
5.3 Potting
If sensor is buried or permanently submerged, terminal box must be encapsulated with silicon
dielectric gel (non-toxic, transparent and self-healing gel).
NOTICE
Electrical connections
Do not pot meter before electrical connections have been made.
● Mix the two components of the potting kit well and pour into terminal box.
● Let cure for approximately 24 hours at approximately 25°C (77°F). Curing time increases by
100% per -10°C (-18°F).
Horizontal orientation
Note
Gel can be penetrated with test instruments or be removed in case of cable replacement.
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Vertical orientation
Operating Instructions, 01/2020, A5E03063678-AC
SITRANS FM MAG 5100 W