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14 Ground terminal on field housing
6.8 Degree of protection
6.8.1 Field housing
The devices meet all the requirements of IP67. It is absolutely essential to comply with the
following points to ensure this protection is guaranteed after mounting or servicing the
device:
• The housing seal must be clean and undamaged when inserted into the groove. The seal
must be cleaned, dried or replaced if necessary.
• The cables used for connection must be of the specified outside diameter (e.g. M16 x
1.5, cable diameter 5 to 10 mm (0.2 to 0.39 in)).
• Mount the measuring device in such a way that the cable entries point downwards.
• Replace unused cable entries with dummy plugs.
• The housing cover and the cable entries must be firmly tightened.
6.8.2 Panel housing
The front of the device meets the requirements of IP65. It is absolutely essential to comply
with the following points to ensure this protection is guaranteed after mounting or
servicing the device:
• The seal between the front of the housing and the panel must be clean and undamaged.
The seal must be cleaned, dried or replaced if necessary.
• The threaded rods of the panel mounting clips must be firmly tightened.
6.9 Post-connection check
Device condition and specifications Notes
Are cables or the device damaged? Visual inspection
Electrical connection Notes
Does the supply current match the specifications on the nameplate? -
Are the cables, incl. functional grounding, connected correctly and strain-relieved? -
Field housing: Are the cable glands securely closed? -
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