Flowmeter Components; Transmitter Type, Installation Type, And Outputs Option Board - Emerson Micro Motion 2700 Installation Manual

Before You Begin continued
1.3

Flowmeter components

The Model 1700 or 2700 transmitter is one component in your Micro Motion flowmeter. Other major
components include:
• The sensor, which provides measurement functions
• The core processor, which provides memory and processing functions
To install the transmitter, you must know your transmitter type and outputs option board. The
following section provides information on obtaining this information.
1.4

Transmitter type, installation type, and outputs option board

To install the transmitter, you must know your transmitter type, installation type, and outputs option
board. This section provides information on obtaining this information. The codes described below
match the codes that were used to order your transmitter.
1. Obtain the transmitter's model number, which is provided on a tag attached to the side of the
transmitter.
• Model 1700 transmitters have a model number of the form
• Model 2700 transmitters have a model number of the form
2. The fifth character in the model number (
that was ordered:
• R = remote (4-wire remote installation)
• I = integral (transmitter mounted on sensor)
• C = transmitter/core processor assembly (9-wire remote installation)
• B = remote core processor with remote transmitter
Note: For more information on installation type, see Figure 2-1.
3. The eighth character in the model number (
board.
• A = transmitter with analog outputs option board (one mA, one frequency, one RS-485)
• B = transmitter with configurable input/outputs option board, default output configuration
(two mA, one frequency)
• C = transmitter with configurable input/outputs option board, customized output
configuration
• D = transmitter with intrinsically safe outputs option board
Note: The remaining characters in the model number describe options that do not affect transmitter
installation.
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Improper installation could cause measurement error
or flowmeter failure.
Follow all instructions to ensure transmitter will operate
correctly.
CAUTION
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