Installing HMP9 through a cable gland - HMP1 - HMP3 - HMP4 - HMP5 - HMP7 - HMP8 - HMP9 - HMPX - MMP8 - MMPX - TMP1 - TMPX

HMP Series with MMP8 and TMP1 User Guide

Document code
M212022EN
Revision
K
Language
English
Product
HMP1
HMP3
HMP4
HMP5
HMP7
HMP8
HMP9
HMPX
MMP8
MMPX
TMP1
TMPX
Document type
User guide
Figure 1. Installing HMP9 probe head through a cable gland
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Black plastic part of the HMP9 probe head
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Nut for tightening the probe in place
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Base of the cable gland
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M10×1.5 threads of the cable gland
  • M10×1.5 cable gland (included with HMP9 probe)
  • Drill with 8.5 mm bit
  • M10×1.5 threading tap
  • 13 mm wrench
  1. Drill a 8.5 mm diameter hole in the installation location.
  2. Use a threading tap to create a M10×1.5 thread in the hole.
  3. Install the base of the cable gland in the hole and tighten with a 13 mm wrench.
  4. Insert the seal of the cable gland in the base and place the nut of the cable gland over the probe head.
  5. Insert the probe head in the cable gland up to the black plastic part of the probe head. Leave the black plastic part entirely outside the cable gland. Tighten the cable gland to finger tightness.
  6. Tighten the nut of the cable gland with a 13 mm wrench until the probe head stops moving. Do not overtighten.