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Installation & Connectivity
Install Location
Install the unit near a power source capable of providing 9-36VDC. When installing the module,
please ensure that the total encoder cable length from the MACH 10 meter to the Signalizer, plus the
length from the Signalizer to the endpoint does not exceed 500ft. If the total cable length is to be
greater than 20ft or if the Signalizer is to be installed in proximity of motors or Variable Frequency
Drives (VFD), then shielded/single point grounded extension cable is recommended. If an endpoint is
connected to the Signalizer, it is recommended to use as short a length of wire as possible, 6 feet to
10 feet being preferred.
The Signalizer is not a water-proof design, therefore it will need to be installed in a dry location. If a
water-proof installation is required, The Signalizer can be installed within a NEMA-6P, IP-68
enclosure (available separately from SCADAmetrics).
Powering the Device
Connect DC voltage source to the Signalizer's ultra-wide power supply input (V+/V- terminal block;
see Figure 2). A 24VDC power supply with galvanic isolation is recommended, but not required. An
external AC/DC converter (Model MDR-20-24) is available separately from SCADAmetrics. It operates
at 120vAC/24vDC, 20 W.
The Signalizer requires 9-36Vdc/1.5W external power. However, the module's 4-20mA output signal
does not require an additional loop excitation DC power supply. The pass-thru function to AMR/AMI
does not require DC power and will remain operational in the event DC power is lost or removed
from the module.
Meter Terminal Block Hookup
The following table provides the appropriate Neptune meter connections to the output module.
Terminal
1
2
3
Function
Neptune Color
Meter Clock
Black
Meter Data
Red
Meter Ground
Green
Table 1
1-3
4-6
7-8
9-10
11-12
Figure 3
3
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