Electrical connections, 6 protection category – KROHNE H250 M8-M9-M10 EN User Manual
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4.6 Protection category
The measuring device meets all requirements of protection category IP
Therefore it is essential to observe the following points:
• Use only original gaskets. They must be clean and free of any damage. Defective gaskets have
to be replaced.
• The electrical cables used must be undamaged and must comply with regulations.
• The cables must be laid with a loop 3 upstream of the measuring device to prevent water
from getting into the housing.
• The cable glands 2 must be tightened.
• Close the unused cable glands using blanking plugs 1.
Indicator
Protection category
M9
IP65/67
M8
IP65
M10
IP66/67
DANGER!
After all servicing and maintenance work on the device, the specified protection category has to
be ensured again.
Figure 4-16: Cable gland
1 Use blanking plugs if no cable is routed through
2 Tighten cable gland firmly
3 Lay the cable in a loop
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