Installing The Sensor - Honeywell Sensepoint XCD RFD Technical Manual

Sensepoint XCD RFD Technical Manual

5.3 Installing the sensor

If using an anti-seize compound, the threads should be thinly coated with an approved
Take care when handling old sensors as they may contain corrosive solutions.
Take care when removing or replacing the Sensor Retainer as there may be sharp edges
The equipment is designed and constructed as to prevent ignition sources arising, even in
the event of frequent disturbances or equipment operating faults.
The sensor head must be fitted with the supplied weather protection, and mounted so that
the sinter is pointing downward to provide ingress protection IPX6.
The weather protection is a potential electrostatic charging hazard. The manufacturer's
A remotely mounted sensor should be mounted using a suitable junction box . For further
details regarding mounting sensors to suitable junction boxes refer to the relevant sensor
manual.
1. Connect the remote sensor/junction box to the Sensepoint XCD RFD transmitter
using suitable cable with wires of diameter 0.5 ~ 2.5mm2 (20AWG ~ 13AWG).
2. Connect the cable to the transmitter enclosure via the bottom entry.
3. Cable based installation in many countries including Europe must use appropriately
certified cable glands and refer to the Sensepoint XCD RFD Control Drawing
3001EC091 shown in section 17 for conduit based installation in the Americas.
Note: The maximum cable length between the remotely mounted sensor and the
Sensepoint XCD RFD transmitter is 30 meters (100 feet).
4. Terminate the wires from the sensor in the transmitter as shown in chapter 6.2.
5. Select sensor type at configuration menu after remote sensor mounting. Refer to the
chapter 12.1 Sensor Replacement and the chapter 13.3.1 Sensor Selection.
Sensepoint XCD RFD with Sensepoint Remote Sensor
Transmitter
Cable Gland
WARNINGS
silicone free compound e.g. petroleum jelly
present on the adjoining threads.
instructions should be observed.
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Junction Box
Sensor