Power cable recommendations for explosion-proof/flameproof meters
Figure 2-1: Minimum wire gauge (AWG per foot or meter)
300ft 600ft 900ft 1200ft 1500ft 1800ft 2100ft 2400ft 2700ft 3000ft
B
2 1 . 6V
24 V
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A
91.44m 182.88m 274.32m 365.76m 457.2m 548.64m 640.08m 731.52m 822.96m 914.4m
A. AWG maximum
B. Distance of installation
Figure 2-2: Minimum wire area (mm
2
per meter or foot)
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0.100
0.200
0.300
0.400
0.500
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10 0m 20 0m 30 0m 40 0m 50 0m 60 0m 70 0m 80 0m 90 0m 100 0m
B
2 1 . 6V
24 V
A
328.084 ft 656.168ft 984.253ft 1312.34ft 1640.42ft 1968.5ft 2296.59ft 2624.67ft 2952.76ft 3280.84ft
A. Minimum wire area (mm
2
)
B. Distance of installation
Installation Manual
Planning
MMI-20020989 May 2019
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