Section 2.5 field wiring connections, Ection, Ield – Spectrum Controls 1734sc-OE2CIH User Manual

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Chapter 2: Installation and Wiring

User’s Manual Pub. 0300272-01 Rev. A.0

Section 2.5
Field Wiring
Connections

Consider the following when wiring your system:

General

Power and input wiring must be in accordance with Class 1, Division 2
wiring methods, Article 501-4(b) of the National Electric Code, NFPA 70,
and in accordance with the authority having jurisdiction.

Use Belden™ 8761 or equivalent, shielded wire.

To ensure optimum accuracy, limit overall cable impedance by keeping a
cable as short as possible. Locate the module as close to input devices as the
application permits.

Digital and analog power must be supplied by an Isolated Secondary
Limited Energy Low Voltage source.

Outputs

The module provides loop power for analog outputs.

Grounding

NOTE

Use supply wires suitable for 10°C above surrounding ambient
temperature.

This product is intended to be mounted to a well-grounded mounting
surface such as a metal panel. Additional grounding connections from the
module’s mounting tabs or DIN rail (if used) are not required unless the
mounting surface cannot be grounded.

Under normal conditions, the drain wire (shield) should be connected to the
metal mounting panel (earth ground). Keep shield connection to earth
ground as short as possible.

Ground the shield drain wire at one end only. The typical location is as
follows:

-

For grounded thermocouples or millivolt sensors, this is at the
sensor end.

-

For insulated/ungrounded thermocouples, this is at the module end.
Contact your sensor manufacturer for additional details.

Refer to Industrial Automation Wiring and Grounding Guidelines, Allen-
Bradley publication 1770-4.1, for additional information.

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