
ST-47C Groundhog - Technical Manual
Installation
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The ST-47C control system is typically installed in areas that are classified as hazardous locations
due to nature of the products being loaded. Installation of the control unit and accessories must
therefore be done by qualified personnel in accordance with all national and local regulations
(codes) governing the installation of electrical equipment in hazardous locations.
It is essential that the ST-47C control unit and accessories be installed and used in accordance with
the detailed specifications and instructions in this manual. Installations that violate national and
local regulations (codes) for installation of electrical equipment in hazardous locations and/or details
in this manual may lead to unsafe operation.
Intrinsically safe wiring to/from TB2 at the bottom of the control module must enter/exit the bottom
opening in the control unit enclosure labeled "Intrinsically Safe Entry". Intrinsically safe wiring must
be kept physically separated from any other wiring.
2.1 Mechanical Installation
When choosing a location on the loading rack for the control unit, the lights on the front of the
control unit should be readily visible and within easy reach of the user. The control unit should be
mounted vertically, in a location where the cover can open for servicing. (See Diagram 61442 in
Appendix 4 for installation.)
Refer to the Outline Drawing 31412 in Appendix 4 for physical dimensions, location of the
mounting bolts, electrical cable/conduit entry locations and enclosure earth bonding stud. The
enclosure earth-bonding stud is provided for proper electrical bonding (earthing) of the enclosure to
earth (ground). Use only the three conduit entry holes provided for wiring. The top two holes are for
power and control wiring. The bottom hole is for intrinsically safe sensor wiring only. Do not drill
any additional conduit holes in the enclosure; doing so violates the enclosure's hazardous location
approval and voids the warranty.
To avoid future maintenance issues regarding water infiltration into the enclosure via the electrical
cable entries, we strongly recommend the following precautions:
•Minimize long vertical cable (or conduit) runs into the top of the enclosure as long
vertical runs promote water channeling to the cable gland.
•The cable glands at the top of the enclosure should be very carefully installed,
taking extra precaution to make certain that the installation is proper and sealed
(as required by code).
•Must seal all enclosure cable gland entries to maintain IP65 rating and protect
against water infiltration. Install a fiber washer between the cable gland and the
enclosure.
2.2 Electrical Installation
Refer to the Installation Wiring Diagrams in Appendix 4.
All cable entry fittings, junction boxes, connections, wiring, etc. are to be provided by the installer.
Explosion- proof cable glands should be employed for cable entry. If conduits are used for cable
entry, seal fittings must be installed in each conduit.