Emerson FB3000 RTU Instruction Manual
D301851X012
October 2022
3.2.3
Analog Input Mode (HART Communication Disabled)
If you have an unused HART channel, you can use it as a 4-20mA analog input (AI current mode).
In FBxConnect, you must Enable the 250-Ohm Termination Resistor and set the HART Comm Mode
to Disabled.
Figure 3-14
an externally powered current loop transmitter connects to Channel 1 and a loop powered current
loop transmitter connects to Channel 4.
Figure 3-14. Connecting 4mA to 20mA Analog Inputs to 3HART04 Channel (No HART
Communications)
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2
3
4
5
6
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shows two examples for wiring a HART channel as a 4-20mA analog input. In the figure,
4-20mA Analog Signal Loop
Transducer
Power Supply
Sensor Input
External Power Source
3HRT04 Module internal ground connections (for information only; not visible to user)
I/O Configuration and Wiring