Emerson Rosemount 2130 Quick Start Manual page 24

Quick Start Guide
3.6 Grounding
Always ground the housing in accordance with national and local
electrical codes.
3.6.1 Grounding using the cable shield
Make sure the instrument cable shield is:
• Trimmed close and insulated from touching the level switch housing.
• Continuously connected throughout the segment.
• Connected to a good earth ground at the power supply end.
Figure 3-7: Signal Cable Shield Grounding at Power Supply End
A. Trim shield and insulate
B. Minimize distance
C. Trim shield
D. Connect shield back to the power supply ground
24
B
D C C
B
A
June 2020
Quick Start Guide