Emerson Rosemount 3051P Reference Manual page 59

Reference Manual
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4. Plug and seal unused conduit connection on the transmitter housing to avoid
4.6.4 Grounding the transmitter
Ground signal cable shield
Figure 4-7
shield and unused shield drain wire to ensure that the signal cable shield and drain wire do
not come in contact with the transmitter.
See Transmitter case grounding
the steps below to correctly ground the signal cable shield.
Procedure
1. Remove the field terminals housing cover.
2. Connect the signal wire pair at the field terminals as indicated in
3. At the field terminals, trim the cable shield and shield drain wire close and insulate
4. Reattach the field terminals housing cover.
5. At terminations outside the transmitter housing, ensure that the cable shield drain
6. Properly terminate the signal cable shield drain wire to an earth ground at or near
Rosemount 3051P
moisture accumulation in the terminal side.
summarizes signal cable shield grounding. Trim and insulate the signal cable
them from transmitter housing.
WARNING
Cover must be fully engaged to comply with explosion proof requirements.
wire is continuously connected.
a) Prior to the termination point, insulate any exposed shield drain wire as
shown in Figure 4-7
the power supply.
for instructions on grounding the transmitter case. Follow
(B).
Electrical installation
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Figure 4-6.
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