Connecting
5.2 Installation check
SITRANS F M MAG 5100 W
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5. Tighten cable glands well to obtain optimum sealing.
WARNING
Mount terminal box lid before power up.
5.2 Installation check
The meter is now ready to go into normal operation - for commissioning and setting of
parameters refer to the relevant transmitter manual.
Before commissioning it must be checked that:
● The device has been installed and connected in accordance with the guidelines provided
in chapter 4 Installing/mounting (Page 15) and 5 Connecting (Page 23)
5.3 Potting
If sensor is buried or permanently submerged, terminal box must be encapsulated with
silicon dielectric gel (non-toxic, transparent and self-healing gel)
CAUTION
Do not pot meter before electrical connections have been made.
● Mix the two components of the potting kit well and pour into terminal box.
● Let cure for approximately 24 hours at approximately 25°C (77°F). Curing time increases
by 100% per -10°C (-18°F).