Cable Entries - ABB SM500F User Manual

SM500F
Field mountable paperless recorder

2.3.1 Cable Entries

Referring to Fig. 2.7, page 16:
a
Route cables through the four holes provided on the bottom of the case.
b
Knockouts are provided on the rear of the recorder case as an alternative means of cable entry. To
remove a knockout, place the back of the recorder on a firm, flat surface, open the door and inner
cover (see Fig. 7.3, page 68) and carefully remove the knockout by placing the blade of a small,
flat-bladed screwdriver into the knockout groove and tapping the screwdriver smartly with a hammer.
c
Use the indicated cable entry hole or knockout if the optional Ethernet module is fitted.
d
Connect the Ethernet cable, ensuring that if optional input modules are fitted in positions B and C,
the cable is routed between their terminal blocks as shown.
e
Connect cable screens only to the terminals indicated.
Note.

For wall- or pipe-mounting to IP66/NEMA4X standard, fit suitable cable glands. Blank off any
unused holes with the blanking plugs and retaining clips supplied with the recorder.

Optional cable glands are available and are suitable for use with cables Ø 5 to 9mm (0.20 to
0.35 in.). The alternative 2-hole cable gland inserts are suitable for use with cables Ø 5mm
(0.20 in.). The Ethernet cable gland is suitable for use with cable Ø 4.8 to 6.3mm (0.19 to
0.25 in.).
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