Chapter 4 Wiring; Tantalum Wiring - Emerson Micro Motion TA Series Installation Manual

Installation Manual
MMI-20040393
4 Wiring
4.1

Tantalum wiring

• A 9-wire cable is limited to 1,000 ft (304.80 m) between the sensor and the
transmitter.
• If you are using the Smart Meter Verification (SMV) application, the 9-wire cable is
limited to 60 ft (18.29 m) maximum.
• Use Teflon
Make sure the hazardous area specified on the sensor approval tag is suitable for the
environment in which the sensor will be installed. Failure to comply with the
requirements for intrinsic safety in a hazardous area could result in an explosion
resulting in injury or death.
NOTICE
Fully close and tighten all housing covers and conduit openings. Improperly sealed
housings can expose electronics to moisture, which can cause measurement error or
flowmeter failure. Inspect and grease all gaskets and O-rings.
4.1.1 Connect the 9-wire cable
Procedure
1. Prepare and install the cable according to the instructions in the Micro Motion 9-Wire
2. Insert the stripped ends of the individual wires into the terminal blocks of the
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jacketed cable for SMV applications.
WARNING
Flow Meter Cable Preparation and Installation Guide.
junction box. Ensure that no bare wires remain exposed.
Terminal block number
1
Wire color
Blue
Wiring
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