Micro Motion Model D600 Quick Reference Guide

Quick Reference Guide

P/N 1005048, Rev. C
June 2003

Micro Motion

®

Model D600 Sensor

Installation Instructions

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BEFORE YOU BEGIN

This quick reference guide explains basic installation guidelines for

®

Micro Motion

Model D600 sensors. For detailed information, refer to

the instruction manual that was shipped with the sensor.

European installations

This Micro Motion product complies with all applicable European
directives when properly installed in accordance with the instructions in
this quick reference guide. 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/atex or through
your local Micro Motion support center.

INTRODUCTION

The sensor and booster amplifier make up one part of a Coriolis
flowmeter. The other part is a transmitter.

Installation options

The sensor and booster amplifier are available in any of the
configurations described in Table 1. Table 1 also lists the transmitters that
can be used with each configuration.

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Table 1. D600 configurations and compatible transmitters

D600 sensor configuration

Booster amplifier
location

Integral to sensor Junction box 9-wire • Model 1700/2700 (with

Remote from
sensor

(1) A direct host is a user-supplied remote controller, PLC, or other device.

Booster
amplifier wiring
component

Core processor 4-wire • Model 1700/2700

Junction box 9-wire • Model 1700/2700 (with

Core processor 4-wire • Model 1700/2700

Connection
to transmitter Compatible transmitters

integral core processor)

• Model 3500/3700 (9-wire)

• RFT9739

• RFT9712

• Remote core processor

• Model 3500/3700 (MVD)

• Model 2500

• Direct host

integral core processor)

• Model 3500/3700 (9-wire)

• RFT9739

• RFT9712

• Remote core processor

• Model 3500/3700 (MVD)

• Model 2500

• Direct host

(1)

(1)

The following figures illustrate these different configurations:

• Figure 1 shows the complete D600 sensor with an integral booster
amplifier and junction box.

• Figure 2 shows the D600 sensor with an integral booster amplifier and
core processor.

• Figure 3 shows the D600 sensor with junction boxes for connecting to
a remote booster amplifier.

• Figure 4 shows two remote booster amplifiers, one with a junction
box and one with a core processor.

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Figure 1. D600 sensor with integral booster amplifier

and junction box

Junction box for

9-wire cable to

transmitter

Flow direction

arrow

Process
connection

Booster amplifier

Approvals tag

Calibration tag

Snub mount connector

Customer tag
(if requested)

Sensor
housing

Figure 2. D600 sensor with integral booster amplifier and core

processor

Core processor
for 4-wire cable

to transmitter

Booster amplifier

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Figure 3. D600 sensor with junction boxes for remote booster

amplifier

Intrinsically safe

junction box

for 9-wire cable to

remote booster

amplifier (signal wires)

Figure 4. Remote booster amplifier

With junction box With core processor

Factory-supplied

9-wire cable for

connection to sensor

(signal wires)

Approvals

tag

Remote

booster

amplifier

Junction box for
9-wire cable to
transmitter

Factory-supplied

connection to sensor

Approvals

9-wire cable for

(signal wires)

tag

Remote

booster

amplifier

Explosion-proof ju nction
box for 2-wire cable to
remote booster amp lifier
(drive wires)

Core processor
for 4 -wire cable
to transmitter

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STEP 1. Choosing a location

Choose a location for the sensor based on the requirements described in
this section.

General guidelines

The following conditions must be met:

• Before operation, you must be able to stop flow through the sensor.
(During the zeroing procedure, flow must be stopped completely, and
the sensor must be full of process fluid.)

• During operation, the sensor must remain full of process fluid.

• The sensor must be installed in an area that is compatible with the
classification specified on the sensor approvals tag (see Figure 1 and
Figure 4).

Hazardous area installations

Make sure the hazardous areas specified on the approvals tags are suitable
for the environment in which the sensor and booster amplifier will be
installed. See Figures 1 and 4. For installation in an area that requires
intrinsic safety, refer to Micro Motion UL, CSA, or ATEX
documentation, shipped with the sensor or available from the Micro
Motion web site.

For a complete list of hazardous area classifications for Micro Motion

™

sensors, refer to the EXPERT

system at www.expert2.com.

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Environmental limits

Temperature limits for the D600 sensor and booster amplifier are listed in
Tab le 2.

Table 2. D600 temperature limits

Component Temperature limits

Sensor with integral booster amplifier

Sensor with remote booster amplifier

Remote booster amplifier

(1) Limits apply to process fluid temperature.
(2) Limits apply to ambient temperature.

(2)

(1)

(1)

–58 to +140 °F (–50 to +60 °C)

–400 to +400 °F (–240 to +204 °C)

–40 to +140 °F (–40 to +60 °C)

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Process fluid temperature and ambient temperature can be further
restricted by approvals. For detailed information, see the sensor’s
calibration tag.

Sensor-to-remote booster amplifier cable lengths

Remote booster amplifiers are shipped with:

• 16 feet (5 meters) of 9-wire cable for connection to the sensor’s
intrinsically safe junction box

• 16 feet (5 meters) of 2-wire cable for connection to the sensor’s
explosion-proof junction box (not available in all locations)

For longer cable lengths, up to 60 feet (20 meters), contact Micro
Motion.

Sensor-to-transmitter cable lengths

Maximum cable length between sensor and transmitter depends on the
cable type. See Table 3

.

Table 3. Maximum cable lengths

Cable type Wire gauge Maximum length

Micro Motion 9-wire Not applicable

• to Model 1700/2700 60 feet (20 meters)

• to remote core processor 60 feet (20 meters)

• to Model 3500/3700 (9-wire) 1000 feet (300 meters)

• RFT9739 1000 feet (300 meters)

• RFT9712 1000 feet (300 meters)

Micro Motion 4-wire Not applicable 1000 feet (300 meters)

User-supplied 4-wire

• Power wires (VDC) 22 AWG (0,35 mm

20 AWG (0,5 mm

18 AWG (0,8 mm

• Signal wires (RS-485) 22 AWG (0,35 mm

2

) 300 feet (90 meters)

2

) 500 feet (150 meters)

2

) 1000 feet (300 meters)

2

) or larger 1000 feet (300 meters)

Sensor-to-core processor cable length

Maximum distance between the sensor and the core processor is 60 feet
(20 meters). If you are using a remote booster amplifier with a junction
box, connecting to a remote core processor, the combined length of the
two 9-wire cables (sensor-to-booster amplifier and booster amplifier-to­core processor) must be 60 feet (20 meters) or less.

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STEP 2. Orienting the sensor

The sensor will function properly in any orientation if the sensor tubes
remain filled with process fluid. Micro Motion recommends installing the
sensor according to the type of process fluid and the flow direction:

• Preferred orientations are shown in Figure 5.

• The sensor has a flow direction arrow (see Figure 1) to help you
configure the transmitter for flow direction. If possible, install the
sensor so that the flow direction arrow matches actual process flow.

Figure 5. Preferred orientations

Liquids

• Tubes down

• Horizontal pipeline

Gases

• Tubes up

• Horizontal pipeline

STEP 3. Mounting the sensor

Using the sensor to support piping can damage the
meter or cause measurement error.

Do not use flowmeter to support pipe.

Slurries

• Flag mount

• Vertical pipeline

CAUTION

Flow

Use your common practices to minimize torque and bending load on
process connections.

Figure 6 illustrates how to mount the D600 sensor.

If possible, install wiring with the conduit opening pointed down to
reduce the risk of condensation or excessive moisture.

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Figure 6. Mounting the sensor

For installation in a vertical pipeline (flag-mount orientation), the D600
has a snub connector to provide added support in high-vibration
installations. See Figure 7.

Figure 7. Optional added support for sensor in flag-mount orientation

Snub-mount connector

• Connect support only to the factory-supplied rubber
snub-mount connector

• Attach with 1/2"-13 UNC bolt

• Bolt may penetrate isolator to 1 1/2" (40 mm)

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STEP 4. Wiring the booster amplifier

CAUTION

Improper installation of wiring could cause
measurement error or sensor failure.

• Shut off power before installing power-supply wiring.

• Follow all instructions to ensure sensor will operate
correctly.

• Install drip legs in conduit or cable.

• Seal all conduit openings.

• Ensure integrity of gaskets, grease all O-rings, and
fully tighten sensor junction-box cover, booster
amplifier cover, core processor cover, and all
transmitter housing covers.

WARNING

Improperly removing the booster amplifier housing
cover in a hazardous area could cause an explosion.

In a hazardous area:

• Do not open booster amplifier housing cover while
booster amplifier is energized.

• Wait at least 30 minutes after power is shut off before
opening.

Power supply wiring to the booster amplifier

The booster amplifier, whether mounted integrally or remotely with the
D600 sensor, requires a separate AC power supply. To wire the booster
amplifier power supply:

1. Remove screw and terminal cover before installing wiring. Grease
O-ring and re-install cover before operating.

2. Provide 85-250 VAC power to terminal N/L2 and terminal L/L1.

• For integral booster amplifier wiring, see Figure 8.

• For remote booster amplifier wiring, see Figure 9.

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3. Connect the ground wire for the power supply to the internal ground
screw.

This unit is also provided with an external ground screw for use
where local codes or authorities permit or require such connections.

Figure 8. Power supply wiring for integral booster amplifier

D600 sensor

Power supply

conduit opening

ground screw

Internal

85-250 VAC

50/60 Hz

N/L2

L/L1

Wiring

compartment

External ground screw for use where local codes or author ities
permit or require such connections

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Figure 9. Power supply wiring for remote booster amplifier

Screw and
terminal cover

Internal
ground screw

85-250 VAC

50/60 Hz

Power supply

conduit opening

N/L

L/L

2

1

External ground screw for use where local codes or authorities
permit or require such connections

Wiring from the remote booster amplifier to the sensor

The remote version of the booster amplifier requires connection of two
cables from the booster amplifier to the junction boxes on the sensor:

• 9-wire cable (signal wires) — This cable is supplied by Micro Motion,
and is pre-attached to the booster amplifier.

• 2-wire cable (drive wires) — In some locations, this cable may be
supplied by Micro Motion. If the cable is not supplied, use twisted-

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pair 18 AWG (0,75 mm

) 2-wire cable.

To connect the 9-wire cable (signal wires):

1. Do not modify connections at the booster amplifier.

2. Do not place the 9-wire cable and 2-wire cable in the same cable tray.

3. At the sensor end of the 9-wire cable (see left side of Figure 10):

a. Clip all four drain wires and leave them disconnected.

b. Clip the red and brown wires and insulate them.

c. Matching by color, connect the remaining wires (except for the

orange wire) to the corresponding terminals from the sensor
feedthrough.

d. The orange wire in the cable does not have a corresponding

orange wire from the sensor. Connect the orange wire to the
terminal indicated in Figure 10.

e. Terminate the cable braid inside the cable gland.

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To connect the 2-wire cable (drive wires):

1. Use twisted-pair 18 AWG (0,75 mm

2

) 2-wire cable. Ensure that the
cable is shielded, continuous from the booster amplifier to the
sensor’s explosion-proof junction box. Two methods can be used:

• Metallic conduit

• Shielded or armored cable (do not place the 2-wire cable and 9-

wire cable in the same cable tray)

2. Connect the wires:

a. Connect terminal 1 at the sensor (see Figure 10) to terminal 1 at

the booster amplifier (see Figure 11).

b. Connect terminal 2 at the sensor to terminal 2 at the booster

amplifier.

3. If the cable has a drain wire:

a. At the sensor end, clip the drain wire and leave it disconnected.

b. At the booster amplifier end, connect the drain wire to the internal

ground screw. See Figure 11.

4. If the cable has a braid, terminate it in the cable gland at both ends.

Figure 10. Sensor junction boxes for remote booster amplifier

Violet

Yellow

Orange

Blue

Gray

White

Ter m i n a l 2

Ter m i n a l 1

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Green

Explosion-proof junction boxIntrinsically safe junction box

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Figure 11. Remote booster amplifier – 2-wire cable (drive wires)

Remove screw and terminal

cover before installing wiring.

Re-install cover before operating

Ter m i n a l 2

Ter m i n a l 1

Internal ground
screw

Drive wiring
conduit opening

External ground screw

STEP 5. Wiring the sensor to the transmitter or direct host

WARNING

Failure to comply with requirements for intrinsic
safety in a hazardous area could result in an
explosion.

• For installation in an area that requires intrinsic safety,
refer to Micro Motion UL, CSA, or ATEX
documentation, shipped with the sensor or available
from the Micro Motion web site.

• For hazardous area installations in Europe, refer to
standard EN 60079-14 if national standards do not
apply.

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CAUTION

Failure to seal sensor and transmitter housings could
cause a short circuit, which would result in
measurement error or flowmeter failure.

• Ensure integrity of gaskets and O-rings.

• Grease all O-rings before sealing.

• If conduit is used, install drip legs in conduit.

• Seal all conduit openings.

CAUTION

Allowing the shield drain wires to contact the sensor
junction box can cause flowmeter errors.

Do not allow the shield drain wires to contact the sensor
junction box.

Junction box to 9-wire transmitter

If connecting from a D600 sensor with an integral booster amplifier and
junction box (see Figure 1) or from a remote booster amplifier with a
junction box (see the left side of Figure 4), follow the steps below to
connect the 9-wire cable between the junction box and the transmitter.

1. Prepare and install the cable according to the instructions in Micro
Motion’s 9-Wire Flowmeter Cable Preparation and Installation
Guide.

2. Insert the stripped ends of the individual wires into the terminal
blocks. No bare wires should remain exposed.

3. Match the wires color for color. For wiring at the transmitter, see the
transmitter Quick Reference Guide.

4. Tighten the screws to hold the wires in place.

5. Ensure integrity of gaskets, grease all O-rings, then tightly close and
seal the junction box cover and all housing covers on the transmitter.

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Core processor to 4-wire transmitter or direct host

If connecting from a D600 sensor with an integral booster amplifier and
core processor (see Figure 2) or from a remote booster amplifier with a
core processor (see the right side of Figure 4), follow the steps below to
connect the 4-wire cable between the core processor and the transmitter
or direct host.

1. Use one of the following methods to shield the wiring:

• If you are installing unshielded wiring in continuous metallic

conduit that provides 360° termination shielding for the enclosed
wiring, go to Step 6.

• If you are installing a user-supplied cable gland with shielded

cable or armored cable, terminate the shields in the cable gland.
Terminate both the armored braid and the shield drain wires in the
cable gland. Go to Step 6.

• If you are installing a Micro Motion-supplied cable gland at the

core processor housing:

- Prepare the cable and apply shielded heat shrink as described
below. The shielded heat shrink provides a shield termination
suitable for use in the gland when using cable whose shield
consists of foil and not a braid. Proceed to Step 2.

- With armored cable, where the shield consists of braid,
prepare the cable as described below, but do not apply heat
shrink. Proceed to Step 2.

2. Remove the cover from the core processor.

3. Slide the gland nut and the clamping insert over the cable.

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3/4 in

(19 mm)

4 1/2 in

(114 mm)

Gland nut

Gland clamping

insert

7/8 in

(22 mm)

Shielded

heat shrink

7/8 in

(22 mm)

Gland body

4. For connection at the core processor housing, prepare shielded cable
as follows (for armored cable, omit steps d, e, f, and g):

a. Strip 4 1/2 inches (114 mm) of cable jacket.

b. Remove the clear wrap that is inside the cable jacket, and remove

the filler material between the wires.

c. Remove the foil shield that is around the insulated wires, leaving

3/4 inch (19 mm) of foil or braid and drain wires exposed, and
separate the wires.

d. Wrap the shield drain wire(s) around the exposed foil twice. Cut

off the excess wire.

Shield drain wire(s) wrapped twice around exposed shield foil

e. Place the shielded heat shrink over the exposed shield drain

wire(s). The tubing should completely cover the drain wires.

f. Without burning the cable, apply heat (250 °F or 120 °C) to

shrink the tubing.

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Shielded heat shrink completely covers exposed drain wires

g. Position gland clamping insert so the interior end is flush with the

heat shrink.

h. Fold the cloth shield or braid and drain wires over the clamping

insert and approximately 1/8 inch (3 mm) past the O-ring.

i. Install the gland body into the core processor housing conduit

opening.

5. Insert the wires through the gland body and assemble the gland by
tightening the gland nut.

6. Identify the wires in the 4-wire cable. The 4-wire cable supplied by

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Micro Motion consists of one pair of 18 AWG (0,75 mm

) wires (red

and black), which should be used for the VDC connection, and one

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pair of 22 AWG (0,35 mm

) wire (green and white), which should be
used for the RS-485 connection. Connect the four wires to the
numbered slots on the core processor, matching corresponding
numbered terminals on the transmitter. See Figure 12.

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Figure 12. Connecting the wires at the core processor

Power supply +

(Red wire)

RS-485B
(Green wire)

Power supply –

(Black wire)

Core processor housing internal ground screw

• For connections to earth ground when core processor cannot be grounded
via sensor piping and local codes require ground connections to be made
internally

• Do not connect shield drain wires to this terminal

RS-485A
(White wire)

7. Reattach the core processor cover.

8. For wiring at the transmitter, see the transmitter Quick Reference
Guide.

9. If connecting to a direct host, you must connect the VDC wires from
the core processor to a power supply, and you must connect the
RS-485 wires to the RS-485 terminals on the host.

• If you are connecting to an I.S. barrier supplied by Micro Motion

(MVD Direct Connect installations), the barrier supplies power to
the core processor.

a. Connect all 4 wires of the 4-wire cable from the core

processor to the barrier. Refer to the barrier documentation to
identify the terminals at the barrier.

b. Ensure that there is no electromagnetic interference coupled

onto the 4 wires between the core processor and the barrier.

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• If you are not using a barrier:

a. Connect the VDC wires from the core processor (see

Figure 12) to an independent power supply. This power
supply must connect only to the core processor. A
recommended power supply is the SDN series of 24-VDC
power supplies manufactured by Sola/Hevi-Duty.

b. Do not ground either connection of the power supply.

c. Connect the RS-485 wires from the core processor (see

Figure 12) to the RS-485 terminals at the direct host. Refer to
the vendor documentation to identify the terminals.

d. Ensure that there is no electromagnetic interference coupled

onto the cables between the core processor and the power
supply or direct host.

STEP 6. Grounding the sensor

Improper grounding could cause measurement error.

To reduce the risk of measurement error:

• Ground the flowmeter to earth, or follow ground
network requirements for the facility.

• For hazardous area installations in Europe, refer to
standard EN 60079-14 if national standards do not
apply.

CAUTION

The sensor must be grounded. The sensor may be grounded via the piping
if the joints in the pipeline are ground-bonded. If the sensor is not
grounded via the piping, connect a ground wire to the sensor ground
screw.

If using an integral booster amplifier, it is grounded with the sensor. If
using a remote booster amplifier, it must be grounded separately, using
the internal or external ground screw as required.

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If national standards are not in effect, follow these guidelines to ground
the sensor and remote booster amplifier via the provided ground screws:

• Use copper wire, 14 AWG (2,5 mm²) or larger wire size, for
grounding.

• Keep ground leads as short as possible.

• Use less than 1 ohm impedance for ground leads.

• Connect ground leads directly to earth, or follow plant guidelines.

For instructions on grounding the transmitter, see the transmitter Quick
Reference Guide.

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