Cable Tensile Strength; Shortening The Cable - Siemens SITRANS LC300 Operating Instructions Manual

Dimensions
Note
For conductive materials, the measuring length includes the exposed PFA insulated cable
only. Any fluid contact with the upper rod assembly will result in a short circuit and incorrect
readings.
8.17
8.18

Cable tensile strength

Do not exceed the tensile strength of the cable at 1900 kg/ 4188 lbs.
Always confirm that the load carrying capability of the silo/tank roof is sufficient to withstand
the actual force on the cable conditions, especially where the force will be, or could be, as
great as 1900 kg/4188 lbs. A cable probe with a PFA jacket reduces the amount of possible
product build-up on the probe as well as the tensile force on the cable.
8.19
8.20

Shortening the cable

Methods
• An angle grinder (preferably with a disc suitable for stainless steel)
or
• Wire cutters [suitable for piano cable Ø 6 to 9 mm (Ø 0.24 to 0.35")].
Procedure
1. Loosen the three set screws and pull weight from the cable.
2. Grind/cut the cable to the required length, and then remove rough edges from the cable.
3. Ensure that cable strands are properly seated in the lay of the cable (i.e. no wire strands
sticking outside the normal cable profile). Make sure all strands are properly seated before
continuing the assembly.
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CAUTION
Operating Instructions, 05/2021, A5E47904073-AA
SITRANS LC300