Cable Glands - Mettler Toledo IND246 Guide D'installation

2.4.2.

Cable Glands

The IND246 terminal is designed to withstand severe washdown environments. However, care
must be taken when installing cables and/or connectors that enter the terminal enclosure. To ensure
a watertight seal:
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2-10 METTLER TOLEDO IND246 and IND246 POWERCELL Installation Manual
Before connecting wires, pass the cables through an appropriately sized cable gland. Figure
2-15 shows a cable gland with its clamping nut removed.
Depending upon the diameter of the cable to be installed, select one of the rubber grommets (if
required) to properly seal around the cable.
Grommet M12 Gland
None 3–6.5 mm
Small grommet
1 hole -USB
1 hole - Ethernet
2 hole grommet
When making cable terminations inside the harsh enclosure, ensure that the cable length from
the terminal strip/connector to the terminal housing is sufficient so that no strain is placed on
the connector assembly when the front panel is in the fully open position.
Figure 2-14: Installing the Ferrite Core
Figure 2-15: Cable Gland
Table 2-1: Grommet Cable Sizes
Cable Diameter
M16 Gland
5–10 mm
– 4.5–6.8 mm
– –
– –
– –
M25 Gland
13–18 mm
–
3.2–5 mm
5.4-7.8mm
3.2–5 mm and 4-6mm
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