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Junction Box Installation & Operation Manual CONTENTS I. HANDLING AND STORAGE................................................................................................................ 1 Inspection And Handling Disposal And Recycling Storage II. GENERAL SAFETY.............................................................................................................................. 2 Authorized Personnel Use Misuse III. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION............................................................
SAFETY SYMBOLS WARNING: IDENTIFIES CONDITIONS OR PROCEDURES, WHICH IF NOT FOLLOWED, COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY. RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK. CAUTION: IDENTIFIES CONDITIONS OR PROCEDURES, WHICH IF NOT FOLLOWED, COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS DAMAGE OR FAILURE OF THE EQUIPMENT.
www.kistlermorse.com Junction Box Installation & Operation Manual I. HANDLING AND STORAGE SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS INSPECTION AND HANDLING Do not dispose of the carton or packing materials. Each package should be inspected upon receipt for damage that may have occurred due to mishandling during shipping. If the unit is received damaged, notify the carrier or the factory for instructions. Failure to do so may void your warranty.
www.kistlermorse.com II. GENERAL SAFETY AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL All instructions described in the document must be performed by authorized and qualified service personnel only. Before installing the unit, please read these instructions and familiarize yourself with the requirements and functions of the device. The required personal protective equipment must always be worn when servicing this device. USE The device is solely intended for use as described in this manual.
www.kistlermorse.com III. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION FUNCTION Junction Boxes (J-Box) are used with bolt-on sensors and direct support products to assemble all connections, wires and fittings.
www.kistlermorse.com IV. MECHANICAL INSTALLATION WARNING: REMOVE POWER FROM THE UNIT BEFORE INSTALLING, REMOVING, OR MAKING ADJUSTMENTS. CAUTION: DO NOT INSTALL JUNCITON BOXES WHEN RAINING; MOISTURE WILL CAUSE CORROSION AND SYSTEM ERRORS. GUIDELINES There are two aspects to successful use of Load Stands — properly functioning Load Stands and appropriate vessel support characteristics.
www.kistlermorse.com V. ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION WARNING: REMOVE POWER FROM THE UNIT BEFORE INSTALLING, REMOVING, OR MAKING ADJUSTMENTS CAUTION: ONLY USE SIKAFLEX 1A POLYURETHANE SEALANT OR DOW CORNING RTV 738 OR RTV739. OTHER SEALANTS MAY CONTAIN ACETIC ACID, WHICH IS HARMFUL TO SENSORS AND ELECTRONICS.
www.kistlermorse.com 5. Strip back approximately 3 in. (76 mm) of the cable sheathing to expose the three wires inside. Strip back 1/4 in. (6 mm) of insulation from the end of each of the wires. 6. Connect the wires from the sensor to the selected TB3 terminals; black wire to B terminal, white wire to W terminal, and red wire to R terminal. 7. Perform Steps 2 through 6 for each sensor that needs to be wired to this particular Junction Box (up to four) 8.
www.kistlermorse.com 1. Remove the Junction Box cover. 2. Route the 3-conductor cable through the fitting into the junction box farthest from the controller. 3. Connect the wires from the cable to the TB3 terminal in the Junction Box. Black wire to B Terminal White wire to W Terminal Red wire to R Terminal 4. Connect the cable shield wire to the Shield Terminal between TB1 and TB2. NOTE: The shield terminal will not connect to anything; be sure to connect on the device side though. 5.
www.kistlermorse.com WIRING SENSORS TO JUNCTION BOX (FULL BRIDGE: KM LD3XI, LD3XIC, TC-1) 1. Install liquid tight fittings. 2. Seal fittings with Sikaflex or electrical grade sealant. 3. Thread the sensor cable through the desired conduit fitting; see Figure. 4. Estimate the required length of cable to terminal strip, allowing a little extra for strain relief. Cut the excess cable. 5. Strip back 3 in. (76 mm) of the cable sheathing to expose the four wires and the shield inside. Strip back 1/4 in.
www.kistlermorse.com • Use Belden 4-conductor shielded interconnect cable or equivalent to wire Junction Boxes together and to the controller. For lengths up to 50 ft ( 15.2 m), use Belden 8723 cable. • When wiring cable to Junction Box terminals, strip back 3 inches (76 mm) of cable sheathing to expose the 4-conductor wires and shield wire inside. Strip 1/4 inch (6 mm) of insulation from the end of each of the conductor wires.
www.kistlermorse.com HALF BRIDGE SENSOR TO FULL BRIDGE INDICATOR CONVERTER See previous sections in this manual for instructions to wire each half of the converter; also reference wiring diagram below. FULL BRIDGE TO JUNCTION BOX HALF BRIDGE TO JUNCTION BOX 10 97-1076-01 Rev.
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