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Remote core processor with remote sensor installationFigure 1-2:
Core processor
Transmitter
4-wire cable
9-wire cable
Sensor
Junction box
1.1.2 Maximum cable lengths
The maximum cable length between flowmeter components that are separately installed
is determined by cable type. See Table 1-1.
Maximum cable lengthsTable 1-1:
Cable type Wire gauge Maximum length
Micro Motion 4-wire Not applicable 1000 ft (300 m)
Micro Motion 9-wire Not applicable 60 ft (20 m)
User-supplied 4-wire VDC 22 AWG (0.35 mm
2
) 300 ft (90 m)
VDC 20 AWG (0.5 mm
2
) 500 ft (150 m)
VDC 18 AWG (0.8 mm
2
) 1000 ft (300 m)
RS-485 22 AWG (0.35 mm
2
) or
larger
1000 ft (300 m)
1.2 Outputs option identification
You must know your transmitter's output option to correctly install the transmitter.
Planning
Installation Manual 3