Installing/Mounting
4.6 Potential equalization
SITRANS F M MAG 3100
30 Operating Instructions, 06/2010, A5E03005599-01
Figure 4-12 Potential equalization with earthing electrodes
Cathodic protected piping
Special attention must be paid to systems with cathodic protection
WARNING
Use in hazardous area!
Cathodic pipe protection is not allowed in hazardous areas
Figure 4-13 Cathodic protection
● Isolate the sensor from cathodic protected pipes using insulated bolts.
● Use bypass strap between the mating flanges
NOTICE
Remote mounted sensor versions
If the above i
s not acceptable, remote mounted sensors can alternatively be connected
as follows:
Connect coil current cable shield at sensor end via a 1.5 µF condensator
Make sure that electrode cable shield is not connected at both ends