Check Sensor-To-Transmitter Wiring; Check Grounding - Emerson Micro Motion 1500 Configuration And Use Manual

Troubleshooting
10.10

Check sensor-to-transmitter wiring

A number of power-supply and output problems may occur if the wiring between the
sensor and the transmitter is improperly connected, or if the wiring becomes damaged.
Be sure to check all wiring segments:
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Prerequisites
You will need the installation manual for your transmitter.
Procedure
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10.11

Check grounding

A sensor and the transmitter must be grounded.
Prerequisites
You will need an:
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If there is no power, contact customer service.
If you have a 4-wire transmitter, check the wiring between the transmitter and the
core processor.
If you have a 9-wire transmitter, check the wiring between the transmitter and the
sensor junction box.
If you have a remote transmitter with remote core processor, check the wiring
between the transmitter and the core processor and the wiring between the core
processor and the sensor junction box.
Before opening the wiring compartments, disconnect the power source.
DANGER!
If the transmitter is in a hazardous area, wait five minutes after disconnecting the
power.
Verify that the transmitter is connected to the sensor according to the information
provided in your transmitter installation manual.
Verify that the wires are making good contact with the terminals.
Check the continuity of all wires from the transmitter to the sensor.
Installation manual for your sensor
Installation manual for your transmitter (remote-mount installations only)
Micro Motion Model 1500 Transmitters with Analog Outputs