1 Planning
Topics covered in this chapter:
• Meter components
• Installation types
• Maximum cable lengths between sensor and transmitter
• Output options
• Environmental limits
• Hazardous area classifications
• Power requirements
1.1 Meter components
The transmitter is one component of a Micro Motion device. The other major component
is the sensor.
A third component, called the core processor, provides additional memory and processing
functions.
1.2 Installation types
The transmitter was ordered and shipped for one of three installation types. The fifth
character of the transmitter model number indicates the installation type.
Installation type indication for Model 1500 and Model 2500 transmittersFigure 1-1:
The model number is located on the device tag on the side of the transmitter.
Installation types for Model 1500 and Model 2500 transmittersTable 1-1:
Model code Description
D 4-wire remote 35 mm DIN rail
E 4-wire remote 35 mm DIN rail transmitter with 9-wire remote enhanced core
processor
B 4-wire remote 35 mm DIN rail with 9-wire remote core processor
Planning
Installation Manual 1