Cable gland for grounding a cable and method of use

A method of using a cable gland comprising:

• providing a cable gland comprising:
• a gland body comprising:
• an interior surface;
• a first distal end;
• a second distal end opposite the first distal end;
• and
• a plurality of extensions proximate the second distal end, wherein the plurality of extensions comprising a plurality of inner surfaces;
• a radio frequency identification (RFID) tag connected to the gland body, the RFID tag configured to store a predetermined data;
• an elastomer seal molded to the interior surface proximate the plurality of extensions, the elastomer seal configured to abut the plurality of inner surfaces;
• a compression member configured to rotate the plurality of extensions, whereby rotation of the plurality of extensions compresses the elastomer seal;
• and
• an earthing insert mounted in the gland body proximate the first distal end;
• scanning the RFID tag with a RFID reader;
• activating the RFID tag;
• and
• wirelessly transmitting the predetermined data from the RFID tag to the RFID reader.