IM-P736-02 EMM Issue 3
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VLM30 In-Line Vortex Flowmeter
Fig. 31 Signal cable, dimensions in mm (")
The signal cable can also be cut to any length. Then the cable ends must be prepared as shown in Figure 31.
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Twist the shield, shorten and insulate with heat-shrink tube 3. Crimp a matching forked cable lug 2 and
insulate the crimping with a heat-shrink tube 1.
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Attach wire-end ferrules (0.75 mm
2
) to the wires on the sensor side.
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Twist the wires on the transmitter side and solder.
1 Heat-shrink tube
Ø 4 mm, 10 mm long
2 Fork cable lug
3 Heat-shrink tube
Ø 2.3 mm
3.21.1 Producing a signal cable
The signal cable is available in four standard lengths: 5 m (16.4 ft), 10 m (32.8 ft), 20 m (65.6 ft) and 30 m
(98.4 ft). The cable ends are already prepared for installation.
Sensor
Transmitter
1
2
3
3
1
2