Rice Lake Sartorius Midrics 1 and 2 Series - Operating Instructions - Manual (Page 7)

Connecting the Weighing Platform
Connection of an analog Sartorius platform MAPP, MAPS, or a commercially available
strain-gauge load cell.
! The load cell should be connected by a certified technician who has received specialized
training from Sartorius. Any installation work that does not conform to the instructions
in this manual results in forfeiture of all claims under the manufacturer’s warranty.
! Disconnect the equipment from the power supply before starting connection work.
§ Set up the weighing platform (see operating instructions for the weighing platform)
§ Place the cable from the weighing platform next to the indicator
§ Open the Midrics indicator:
Loosen the 4 cap nuts on the front panel. Remove the front panel.
§ Connect the weighing platform connection cable to the indicator
Note:
The cable gland is installed at the factory. Please use extreme caution when performing
any work on the equipment that affects this gland.
Use a torque wrench.
Tighten the cable gland to: 5 Nm
§ Strip the insulation of the cable and connect it as follows:
– Route the cable through the cable gland.
– Close and tighten the cable gland in accordance with the applicable regulations.
– Strip the insulation from the cable (according to the diagram). The shielding (1) must
have contact with the clamps (2).
– Expose approximately 15 cm (3 inches) of the cable wires (3), so that they can be
installed.
– Route the cable through the cable gland.
– Make sure the shield has contact with the clamps. The cable is grounded by the shield.
§ Connect the cable to the weighing platform as follows:
– Strip the insulation from the cable. Expose approximately 5 cm (3 inches) of the cable
wires (3), so that they can be installed.
– Strip approximately 1 cm (1/2 inch) of the insulation from the wires and affix ferrules to
the wire ends.
– Place a ferrite ring over all the wires.
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