Manual
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Start-Up
10.3.  Electrical connection of the 
rotating Remote Sensor to the 
position controller Type 8791 or 
Type 8792/8793
 → If necessary, shorten the cable of the Remote Sensor or extend it 
to a maximum of 10 m and connect it to the designated M12 cable 
gland on the position controller Type 8791 or Type 8792/8793. 
 → Connect the 4 wires of the cable, as described in “Tab. 7” and in 
the operating instructions of the position controller Type 8791 or 
Type 8792/8793, to the appropriate terminals.
 → For potential equalization, connect the shield of the cable to the 
grounding connection in the terminal compartment of the position 
controller.
Wire 
color
Configuration External circuit
8798 8791 or 
8792/8793
brown Supply sensor +
Brown (BN)
S +
white Supply sensor –
White (WH)
S –
grey Serial interface 
A cable
Grey (GY)
A
pink Serial interface 
B cable
Pink (PK)
B
black Shielding
Black (BK)
Tab. 7:  Wire colors and configuration; rotating Remote Sensor
11.  START-UP
11.1.  Safety instructions
WARNING!
Risk of injury from improper operation!
Improper operation may result in injuries as well as damage to the 
device and the area around it. 
•  Before start-up, ensure that the operating personnel are familiar 
with and completely understand the contents of the operating 
instructions.
•  Observe the safety instructions and intended use.
•  Only adequately trained personnel may operate the equipment/
the device.
No separate steps for starting up are necessary for the Remote 
Sensor Type 8798.
 → Carry out the steps outlined for starting up in the operating 
instructions of the position controller (Chapter "Start-up" in the 
operating instructions of Type 8791 or Type 8792/8793).
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