This Micro Motion product complies with all applicable European directives when properly installed in accordance with the
instructions in this manual. Refer to the EC declaration of conformity for directives that apply to this product. The EC declaration of
conformity, with all applicable European directives, and the complete ATEX Installation Drawings and Instructions are available on
the internet at www.micromotion.com or through your local Micro Motion support center.
Information affixed to equipment that complies with the Pressure Equipment Directive can be found on the internet at
www.micromotion.com/documentation.
For hazardous installations in Europe, refer to standard EN 60079-14 if national standards do not apply.
Other information
Full product specifications can be found in the product data sheet. Troubleshooting information can be found in the transmitter
configuration manual. Product data sheets and manuals are available from the Micro Motion web site at www.micromotion.com/
documentation.
Return policy
Micro Motion procedures must be followed when returning equipment. These procedures ensure legal compliance with government
transportation agencies and help provide a safe working environment for Micro Motion employees. Failure to follow Micro Motion
procedures will result in your equipment being refused delivery.
Information on return procedures and forms is available on our web support system at www.micromotion.com, or by phoning the
Micro Motion Customer Service department.
Micro Motion customer service
Email:
• Worldwide: flow.support@emerson.com
• Asia-Pacific: APflow.support@emerson.com
Telephone:
North and South AmericaEurope and Middle EastAsia Pacific
United States800-522-6277U.K.0870 240 1978Australia800 158 727
This manual provides installation information for Micro Motion®MVD™ Direct Connect
meters. MVD Direct Connect meters may or may not include the MVD Direct Connect I.S.
barrier. Both installation types are discussed here.
Additionally, this manual provides basic information for establishing communication
between the MVD Direct Connect meter and the remote host system.
1.1Safety
For information on I.S. applications, refer to Micro Motion ATEX, UL, or CSA installation
instructions.
WARNING!
Improper installation in a hazardous area can cause an explosion. For information about
hazardous applications, refer to the appropriate Micro Motion approval documentation,
shipped with the meter or available from the Micro Motion web site.
CAUTION!
Excess voltage can damage the core processor. To avoid damaging the core processor, use only
low-voltage DC power.
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Before you begin
6Direct Connect Meters
Product overview and architecture
Core processor
Remote host
User-supplied power cable
User-supplied RS-485 cable
DC power supply
Sensor
2Product overview and architecture
MVD Direct Connect meters are used to supply Micro Motion sensor data directly to a
remote Modbus-capable host, rather than to a Micro Motion transmitter. Because there is
no transmitter component, MVD Direct Connect systems are not intrinsically safe unless
the MVD Direct Connect I.S. barrier is included in the installation.
WARNING!
MVD Direct Connect systems without the MVD Direct Connect I.S. barrier are not intrinsically
safe.
2.1Installation options
All MVD Direct Connect systems include a sensor and a core processor. Either the standard
core processor or the enhanced core processor may be installed. The core processor
(standard or enhanced) can be mounted integrally with the sensor or remotely.
If the MVD Direct Connect I.S. barrier is installed, a separate barrier is required for each
core processor.
See Figure 2-1 and Figure 2-2 for illustrations of MVD Direct Connect installations without
the MVD Direct Connect I.S. barrier. See Figure 2-3 and Figure 2-4 for illustrations of
MVD Direct Connect installations with the MVD Direct Connect I.S. barrier.
Figure 2-1 MVD Direct Connect installations – Integral core processor, no I.S. barrier
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Product overview and architecture
User-supplied
power cable
User-supplied RS-485 cable
Sensor
Core processor
Junction box
Micro Motion 9-wire cable
Remote host
DC power supply
Remote host
User-supplied power
cable
User-supplied
RS-485 cable
4-wire cable
Core processor
Sensor
DC power supply
Safe areaHazardous area
Barrier
Figure 2-2 MVD Direct Connect installations – Remote core processor, no I.S. barrier
Figure 2-3 MVD Direct Connect installations – Integral core processor, I.S. barrier