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Smart Serial Port External Seal

The Smart Serial port is not sealed. When the Smart Serial port is not connected or otherwise in use, the protective cover that is provided should be used to seal the port. When a Smart Serial port is connected by means of a cable, protective heat-shrink tubing should be used to seal the port. We recommend 4:1 shrink-ratio tubing (one piece is provided).

To seal the Smart Serial ports, complete the following steps:

Step 1 Cut a 1.8-inch length of heat-shrink tubing.

Step 2 If the Smart Serial port cable is attached, remove it.

Step 3 Feed the cable through the heat-shrink tubing.

Step 4 Secure the cable back onto the Smart Serial port by using the jack screws of the cable assembly, as shown in Figure A-1.

Figure A-1 Securing the Smart Serial Port Cable

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Step 5 Move and secure adjacent port protectors away from the smart serial port.

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