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- Page 1 JB230 Series Switch Box JB230 Series Switch Box 4-12 Channel 4-12 Channel Product Manual Product Manual...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents • Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 •... -
Page 3: Introduction
CTC switch box solutions allow for the monitoring of remotely mounted vibration sensors, which would otherwise be restricted to human access due to safety considerations . JB230 Series Switch Box Overview: 4-12 channel boxes, stainless steel enclosure The JB230 Switch Box is a common cable termination point for bringing compatible cables for triaxial sensors into a switch box for routine data collection with portable data collectors . -
Page 4: Product Dimensions
Product Dimensions Front View Side View Figure 1. Dimensions Bias Indicator Light Switch Measurement Location Card Data Collector Access (BNC) Input Terminal Strip Options Data Collector Quick Screw Access (4 pin) Connect Terminal Option Option Figure 2. Diagram... -
Page 5: Mounting Instructions
Mounting Instructions Molded mounting brackets are included on the enclosure . Wall anchoring screws are not included . Vibration Mounting Switch Box Brackets (Rear View) 0 .31 in ./7 .95 mm Figure 3. Mounting Bracket Placement... -
Page 6: Conduit Entry
Conduit Entry If you have purchased a switch box without cable entries provided, you should add your own entry prior to mounting the enclosure . CTC does not recommend putting holes in the top of enclosures as it will cause restricted access to the wire termination connection points and also allow possible moisture ingress . -
Page 7: Grounding
Grounding Ensure the shield ground wire on the JB230 Series Switch Box is grounded to earth ground . A. Mounting to Earth Ground When mounting JB230 Series Switch boxes to earth ground (such as an I-Beam), no additional steps are necessary, as the enclosure is grounded internally . - Page 8 Grounding B. Mounting to non-grounded structure When mounting the switch box to a non-grounded structure, ensure the shield ground wire or customer supplied ground wire is tied to a source of earth ground . Figure 6. Ground Wire Placement...
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Page 9: Sensor Installation
Sensor Installation Installation of sensors/signal input cable Feed blunt cut end through the cable entry at the bottom of the enclosure . Note: it is recommended that cables are marked on both ends . For cord grip cable entry, take off the cord grip cover with bushing and run cable through it then into the enclosure, hand tighten cord grip cover to base to prevent damage of cord grip . - Page 10 Sensor Installation Locate the appropriate plug (identified by channel number), remove it, and install the wires using a small flathead screwdriver . Push plug back into location . Orientation is as follows: a . Green insulated conductor wire is connected to Channel X . b .
- Page 11 Sensor Installation Insert plug into the appropriate PC board connector and double check to ensure that the cable is going to the correct channel . Note: If your application requires continuous output, the wiring configuration for the JB230 is slightly modified . INPUT #1 INPUT #2 INPUT #3...
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Page 12: Post Installation Testing
Post Installation Testing The TM1018 Accelerometer Verification Meter can be used to verify cable conductivity, sensor location and proper wiring connections . The Verification Meter will indicate if the sensor, cable and/or junction box is in working condition . It will also confirm bias voltage of the accelerometer, which will inform you of the operation of the internal accelerometer amplifier . -
Page 13: Maintenance
Post Installation Testing The following LED Readout indicates the circuit integrity: Green LED: Normal . Indicates proper connection and an output bias will be given, indicating the health of the sensor (4 – 16 V indicates a healthy accelerometer) . Yellow LED: Open Circuit . -
Page 14: Warranty & Refund
Warranty & Refund Warranty All CTC products are backed by our unconditional lifetime warranty . If any CTC product should ever fail, we will repair or replace it at no charge . Refund All stock products qualify for a full refund if returned in new condition within 90 days of shipment .