Commissioning   
6.2 Application planning 
  SIWAREX WL200 
32  Operating Instructions, 07/2016, A5E02199611B-03 
 
Figure 6-1  Residual temperature error for a load cell per 10 K temperature change when shortening 
or lengthening the connecting cable 
If three or four load cells are operated in parallel and the cable for a cell is lengthened, the 
additional error is approximately one third or one quarter. This assumes that the load is 
distributed evenly across the load cells. 
Connecting cable in six-wire system  
For connecting cables in the six-wire system, the supply voltage is fed back to the weighing 
module as the reference voltage. Shortening or lengthening has no effect on the measuring 
result. 
Additional connecting cables 
The maximum permissible cable length between the load cell and the weighing module is 
stated in the technical specifications for the weighing module. In Ex applications, you must 
also take into account the specifications of the Ex i interface. 
 
For connecting the junction box to the weighing module, to extend a load cell connecting 
cable or for cross-connection of two junction boxes, a shielded, six-core cable must be used, 
e.g. Li2Y2x0.75St+2x(2x0.34St)-CY Siemens Order No.: 7MH4 702-8AG or, for intrinsically 
safe Ex applications, 7MH4 702-8AF. 
Further information: see section: Accessories (Page 98)