Warnings And Precautions; Equipotential Bonding (Eb); Warnings - Mettler Toledo IND560x Guide D'installation

1.4.

Warnings and Precautions

Please read these instructions carefully before putting the new terminal into operation.
Although the IND560x is ruggedly constructed, it is nevertheless a precision instrument. Use care in
handling and installing the terminal.
1.5.

Equipotential Bonding (EB)

Equipotential bonding must be installed by an electrician authorized by the owner. METTLER
TOLEDO Service performs only a monitoring and consulting function for this procedure.
Connect equipotential bonding of all devices (power supply unit, weighing terminal, interface
converter and weighing platform) in accordance with the terminal diagram and all country-specific
regulations and standards. In the process, it must ensured that:
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1.5.1.

Warnings

1.5.1.1. CENELEC
1.5.1.1.1. Connection of EB per Country-Specific Regulations
It must be ensured that the housings of all devices are connected to the same potential via the EB
terminals. No circulating current may flow via the shielding of the intrinsically safe cables.
1.5.1.2. cFMus
1.5.1.2.1. Connection of EB per ANSI/NFPA 70, Article 504, and ANSI/IA RP 12.06.01 or Canadian Electric Code C22.2
It must be ensured that the housings of all devices are connected to the same potential via the EB
terminals. No circulating current may flow via the shielding of the intrinsically safe cables.
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DO NOT INSTALL OR PERFORM ANY SERVICE ON THIS EQUIPMENT BEFORE THE AREA
HAS BEEN SECURED AS NON-HAZARDOUS BY PERSONNEL AUTHORIZED TO DO SO BY
THE RESPONSIBLE PERSON AT THE CUSTOMER'S SITE.
ONLY THE COMPONENTS SPECIFIED IN THIS MANUAL CAN BE USED IN THIS TERMINAL.
ALL EQUIPMENT MUST BE INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS DETAILED IN THIS MANUAL. INCORRECT OR SUBSTITUTE COMPONENTS
AND/OR DEVIATION FROM THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAN IMPAIR THE INTRINSIC SAFETY OF
THE TERMINAL AND COULD RESULT IN BODILY INJURY AND/OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.
All device housings are connected to the same potential via the EB terminals.
No circulating current flows via the cable shielding for intrinsically safe circuits.
The neutral point for equipotential bonding is as close to the weighing system as possible.
WARNING
WARNING
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