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Summary of Contents for CTC Union MX262 Series
- Page 1 MX262 Series Switch Box MX262 Series Switch Box 12 Sensor Inputs 12 Sensor Inputs Product Manual Product Manual...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents • Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 •... -
Page 3: Introduction
. MX262 Series Termination Box Overview: Four to 12 sensor inputs (four to 12 measurement channel outputs), stainless steel slope top enclosure The MX262 Termination Box is a common cable connection point for bringing multiple sensor cables into a central location for routine data collection with portable data collectors . -
Page 4: Product Dimensions & Diagram
Product Dimensions Front View Side View Figure 1. Dimensions Output Connector Measurement Location Card Terminal Strip Inputs Figure 2. Diagram... -
Page 5: Mounting Instructions
Mounting Instructions MX262 Series Switch Boxes are supplied with mounting brackets attached . Note: If you have purchased a switch box without cable entries provided, you should add your own entry prior to mounting the switch box . CTC does not recommend drilling holes in the top of the enclosure due to access and moisture concerns . -
Page 6: Conduit Entry
Conduit Entry If you are running conduit to your enclosure, ensure the conduit cable entry is located at the bottom of the enclosure when mounted . Note: To ensure moisture will not flow into the enclosure, a hole should be drilled at the lowest point in the conduit to provide drainage for any moisture . -
Page 7: Grounding
Grounding Ensure the shield ground wire on the MX262 Series Termination Box is grounded to earth ground . A. Mounting to Earth Ground When mounting MX262 Series Termination Boxes to earth ground (such as an I-Beam), no additional steps are necessary, as the enclosure is grounded internally . -
Page 8: Installation Of Sensor/Signal Input Cable
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 Sensor Installation Installation of Sensors/Signal Input Cable Feed blunt-cut end through the cable entry at the bottom of the switch box . - Page 9 Figure 8. Bottom View Figure 7. Front View Strip outer jacket of cable back 1¼ in . and remove all of the shielding . Separate the internal wires from the shield and twist the shield . Strip red and black insulation back ¼ in . (-) Common Shield/Drain Wire (+) Signal/Power...
- Page 10 Sensor Inputs Red = Positive Black = Common Grey = Shield (Ground) Inputs SENSOR 1 SENSOR 2 SENSOR 3 SENSOR 4 SENSOR 5 SENSOR 6 SENSOR 7 SENSOR 8 SENSOR 9 SENSOR 10 SENSOR 11 SENSOR 12 Inputs Figure 10. Field Wiring for Two-Conductor Sensor Inputs Insert plug into the appropriate PC board connector and double check to ensure that the cable is going to the correct channel .
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Page 11: 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 12 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 . Indicates one of the following: a .
- Page 13 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 can be returned for a 25% restocking fee if returned in new condition within 90 days of shipment .