IMPORTANT
Improper grounding can have an adverse effect on 
theowmeasurement.Ensurethattheinstrumentis
properly grounded.
Theelectromotiveforceofthemagneticowmeter
is minute and it is easily affected by noise, and the 
reference electric potential is the same as that of the 
measuringuid.Therefore,thereferenceelectric
potential(terminalpotential)oftheowtubeandconverter
alsoneedtobethesameasthatofthemeasuringuid.
Moreover, the potential must be the same as the ground. 
Themagneticowmeterisequippedwithangrounding
ring that makes a connection with the charge of the 
measureduidforgroundingandprotectsthelining.Be
suretogroundtheowmeteraccordingtoFigure4.1.10.
(Available only for metal piping)
Figure 4.1.10  Grounding for Integral Flowmeter
(6)  Connecting to External Instruments
WARNING
 
Before wiring with external instruments, be sure to turn 
offthemagneticowmeterandanyexternalinstruments.
ConnecttheAXFintegralowmeterterminaltoexternal
instruments, giving attention to the following points.
For F
OUNDATIONeldbusprotocol,refertoIM01E20F02-
01E.
For PROFIBUS PA protocol, refer to IM 01E20F12-01E.
  4 to 20 mA DC Current Output
Resistive load max. 750 Ω
Receiver 
Instrument
AXF integral flowmeter
l+
l-
F0411.ai
 Communication
Resistive load
BRAIN
HART
250 to 450 Ω
250 to 600 Ω
Figure 4.1.11  4 to 20 mA DC Output Connection
  Pulse Output
IMPORTANT
•  As this is a transistor contact (insulated type), give 
attention to proper voltage and polarity when wiring.
•  Do not apply a voltage larger than 30V DC or 
a current larger than 0.2A in order to prevent 
damage to the instrument.
• Wheninputlterconstantoftheelectroniccounter
is large in relation to the pulse width, the signal will 
decrease and the count will not be accurate.
•  If the input impedance of the electronic counter is 
large, an induction noise from the power supply 
may result in inaccurate counts. Use a shield cable 
orsufcientlyreducetheinputimpedanceofthe
electroniccounterwithinthemagneticowmeter
pulseoutputspecicationrange.
•  The active pulse output (Optional code EM) cannot 
be used in conjunction with the standard pulse 
output.
• 
When the active pulse output (Optional code EM) is 
selected, do not be short-circuit between the DO+ 
and DO– terminals to avoid damaging the instrument.
•  When the active pulse output (Optional code EM) 
is selected, the range of pulse rate must be set to 2 
pps maximum.
•  To avoid communication (BRAIN/ HART) failure, it 
is recommended to use the shield cable.