This document describes the features and characteristics of Kabelschaltkasten DKK, VAK, VKK, and FAK, including their installation friendliness, IP 65 protection class, application in Ex areas and extreme environmental conditions, high resistance to aggressive media, and expandability for overvoltage protection. They can be used for extending or connecting Wägezellenkabel.
The cable junction boxes DKK, VAK, VKK and FAK are designed for extending and interconnecting weighing‑cell cables in demanding environments, including ATEX zones. They support up to eight weighing cells and can be equipped with built‑in pre‑resistors for corner‑balance adjustments.
Key features include IP65 protection, selectable housings in aluminium‑die‑cast, polyester or stainless steel, optional surge‑protection modules, and potential‑equalisation plates. The boxes are suitable for use in explosive‑hazard areas (EEx e / EEx i) and can handle ambient temperatures up to about +150 °C. This manual is written in German.
| IP protection class | IP65 |
|---|---|
| Housing materials | Aluminium‑Druckguss, Polyester, Edelstahl |
| Maximum operating temperature | +150 °C (approx.) |
| Potential equalisation plate | Included |
| VKK 28008 dimensions (mm) | 260 × 160 × 240 |
They are rated IP65.
Aluminium‑die‑cast, polyester, and stainless steel housings are offered.
Yes, they are available in the ignition‑protection categories EEx e and EEx i.
It can connect up to eight weighing cells.