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Station Connection (Optional)
Sensor3 racks support ETC's range of stations. The station network should be wired in Belden 8471 or
an equivalent cable. Stations are topology-free. Wiring may be bus, star, loop, home run or any
combination of these.
Connecting Station Wiring
Step 1:
Step 2:
Step 3:
Step 4:
Step 5:
Connect ESD Ground
For installations with data runs of Belden 8471 installed in earthed metal conduit there is no need to
run and terminate an additional ESD drain wire. For installations not installed in earthed metal conduit,
2
run a 2.5 mm
termination.
Step 1:
Step 2:
Step 3:
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To stations
Figure 10: Connection of station wiring
Cut the Belden 8471 cable so that a 20 cm tail extends from the edge of the backplane.
Strip 18 cm of the outer jacket off.
Strip 6 mm of insulation from the ends of the Belden 8471 wires.
Insert the white wire into "STATION +" terminal on the backplane board. Tighten the
screw firmly.
Insert the black wire into "STATION -" terminal on the backplane board. Tighten the
screw firmly.
ESD drain wire with the Belden 8471 cable. Follow the instructions below for
Locate the earth terminal bar to the right of the rear of the dimmer rack.
Strip 6 mm of insulation from the ends of the 2.5 mm
Insert the earth wire into an available earth lug and secure with the set screw.
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ESD drain wire.
Sensor3 CE Rack (ESR3) Installation Manual
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