6.2.13
Loop cable connection
The loop cable is used to connect the receiver unit with the emitter unit. It consists of optical
fiber, two electric wires (2 x 0.5 mm
grounding wire (green yellow). For proper operation, use only the loop cable supplied by
Siemens. Please follow the step-by-step instructions for correct installation.
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②
③
Emitter unit <-> Receiver connection with loop cable. The con‐
nection of the grounding wire is not shown in the diagram.
6.2.14
Receiver unit - loop cable installation instruction
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2.
3.
SITRANS TDL
Operating Instructions, 05/2023, A5E51429088_AA
Power supply and sychronization (twisted pair)
Grounding wire
Fiber cable (SMA connector)
Cautiously dismount housing lid by unscrewing each of the four bolts.
Prepare the loop cable for connections.
Open the cable gland using a wrench (size 24) and place the sealing nut and the claw on
the loop cable.
(20 AWG)) for power supply, synchronization and a
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Connecting
6.2 Connecting SITRANS TDL
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