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
• Orientation
• Accessibility for maintenance
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 up to eight installation types. The fifth
character of the transmitter model number indicates the installation type.
Installation type indication for Model 1700 and Model 2700 transmittersFigure 1-1:
The model number is located on the device tag on the side of the transmitter.
Installation types for Model 1700 and Model 2700 transmittersTable 1-1:
Model code Description
R Remote mount 4-wire
I Integral
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