Global Water
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00-663 Rev. B
Publication Number 38590512
Global Water
Instrumentation, Inc.
151 Graham Road
P. O. Box 9010
College Station, TX 77842-9010
T: 800-876-1172
Int’l: (979) 690-5560, F: (979) 690-0440
4-20 mA Output Module
RG700
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Congratulations on your purchase of the Global Water RG700
4-20 mA Output Module. This instrument has been quality tested and approved for
providing accurate and reliable measurements. We are confident that you will find
the RG700 to be a valuable asset for your application. Should you require
assistance, our technical staff will be happy to help.
Table of Contents
I. RG700 Checklist ............................................................................... 3
II. Inspection .......................................................................................... 3
III. Description ........................................................................................ 3
IV. Installing the 4-20 mA Output Modul e .............................................. 3
V. Using the 4-20 mA Output Module ................................................... 4
VI. Specifications .................................................................................... 4
VII. Maintenance ...................................................................................... 4
VIII. Trouble Shooting ............................................................................... 5
IX. Warranty ............................................................................................ 6
X. Appendix A: RG700 terminal diagram .............................................. 7
* Copyright Global Water Instrumentatio n, I nc. 2012
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I. RG700 Checklist
a. 4-20 mA Output Module
b. RG700 Manual
II. Inspection
a. Your RG700 unit was carefully inspected and certif ied by our Quality
Assurance Team before shipping. If any signific ant damage has
occurred during shipping, please not ify Global Water Instrumentation,
Inc. and file a claim with the carrier involv ed. Use the checklist to
ensure that you have received everything need ed to operate the
RG700.
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III. Description
a. The Global 4-20 mA Output Module, RG700, is a rugged, reliable, and
accurate instrument for converting input puls es into a 4-20mA analog
output signal.
IV. Installing the 4-20 mA Output Modul e
a. Place the module in an area that is protected from direct rainfall and
immersion in water. The module is water resis tant , not water proof.
b. The pulse device is connected to terminals 1 and 2. Polar ity is not an
issue. Please refer to Appendix A: RG700 t er minal diagram.
c. Terminals 3-5 ar e output ports which are not used. Terminal 4 is the
4-20mA current output.
d. Terminals 6-8 are the module’s power terminals. Terminal 6 is the
positive voltage input switch to the attached sensor. Positive voltage
goes into terminal 7. Terminal 8 is for the ground signal.
e. If the unit is intended to operate indefinitely, c onnect terminals 6 and 7
together.
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