GSE 350IS / GSE 355IS Service Manual - Advanced Weigh ...

Figure 3.12 Fiber-optic Cable Installation (Plastic Cable)3.8.2 HCS (Hard Clad Silica) Fiber-Optic Cable InstallationThe HCS cable is glass fiber in a round jacket. The cable allows a distance of 1000 feetmaximum. Since HCS fiber-optic cable is not easily fabricated on site and tooling is tooexpensive for on time use. Prefabricated cables in 100 feet increments can bepurchased from Avery Weigh-Tronix. The cable comes ready to install with connectingends and a strain relief for the enclosure.1. Remove the strain relief to the right of the load cell strain relief.2. Insert the strain relief of the HCS cable through the strain relief hole of theenclosure.3. Slide the strain relief nut over the HCS cable and screw it to the strain relief.Tighten nut with a 7/8" socket or wrench.4. Plug fiber connectors into connectors on fiber-optic board.5. Tighten stain relief cap.Model 350 I.S. and Model 355 I.S. Service Manual 41