Model 201 Installation & Technical
8400-M117-O1 Rev D
3.4 Load Cell Connections
3.4.1. The LOAD CELL wires are to be connected to the P8 terminal
block on the bottom panel of the weight transmitter. Refer to
Figure No. 2A for an illustration of the connector layout.
3.4.2. Remove the 7-connector load cell terminal block connector from the
weight transmitter. Grasp the terminal block connector and lift
straight up away from the enclosure.
3.4.3. Referring to the table below and the labels on the enclosure for
terminal connections, connect each wire to the terminal block.
P8 - Load Cell Wiring Table
SHIELD (Connect the load cell cable shield wire here).
3.4.4. Remove 2" of the outer insulation jacket then remove 1/4" of
insulation from each of the 4 wires and shield (without sense leads)
or 6 wires and shield with sense leads.
3.4.5. Connect each of the wires to load cell terminal block referring to the
labels on the enclosure and the load cell terminal detail view for
terminal connections.
3.4.6. To terminate a wire, loosen the screws in the terminal block and
then insert the wire into the terminal opening. Tighten the screw to
secure the wire in place.
3.4.7. Repeat the procedure until all wires are in place.
WARNING! Disconnect any external load cell power
supply before connecting load cells to the weight
transmitter. Failure to do so will result in permanent
damage to the weight transmitter.