Supplement S1400T-2808B Page 0-2 Table Of Contents
Supplement Guide S1400T-2808B
Series 2808-XXB Transmitters
SITE CONSIDERATIONS FOR EQUIPMENT
INSTALLATION, GROUNDING & WIRING
TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION TITLE PAGE #
Section 5 - WIRING TECHNIQUES
5.1 OVERVIEW ....................................................................................................................5-1
5.2 INSTRUMENT WIRING. .............................................................................................. 5-1
5.2.1 Common Returns............................................................................................................5-1
5.2.2 Use of Twisted Shielded Pair Wiring (with Overall Insulation) ................................. 5-2
5.2.3 Grounding of Cable Shields. ..........................................................................................5-3
5.2.4 Use of Known Good Earth Grounds ..............................................................................5-3
5.2.5 Earth Ground Wires.......................................................................................................5-3
5.2.6 Working Neatly & Professionally..................................................................................5-3
5.2.7 High Power Conductors and Signal Wiring.................................................................. 5-4
5.2.8 Use of Proper Wire Size .................................................................................................5-4
5.2.9 Lightning Arresters & Surge Protectors.......................................................................5-4
5.2.10 Secure Wiring Connections............................................................................................5-5
REFERENCE DOCUMENTS
1. IEEE Recommended Practice for Grounding of Industrial and Commercial Power Systems - ANSI/IEEE Std
142-1982
2. IEEE Guide for the Installation of Electrical Equipment to Minimize Electrical Noise inputs to Controllers
from External Sources - IEE Std 518-1982
3. Lightning Strike Protect; Roy B. Carpenter, Jr. & Mark N. Drabkin, Ph.D.; Lightning Eliminators &
Consultant, Inc., 6687 Arapahoe Road, Boulder Colorado
4. Lightning Protection Manual for Rural Electric Systems, NRECA Research Project 82-5, Washington DC,
1983
5. Grounding for the Control of EMI; Hugh W. Denny; Don White Consultants, Inc., 1983, 1
st
Edition
6. Fundamentals of EGM - Electrical Installations; Michael D. Price; NorAm Gas Transmission, 525 Milam
Street, Shreveport, Louisiana 71151