Emerson Micro Motion 3700 User manual

Model 3700 Transmitter
(MVD) or
Model 3350 Peripheral
Installation Instructions for
Field-Mount
Quick Reference Guide
P/N 20001008, Rev. B
August 2005
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BEFORE YOU BEGIN
This quick reference guide explains basic installation guidelines for
installing the Micro Motion®Model 3350/3700 MVD applications
platform.
For information on I.S. applications, refer to Micro Motion approval
documentation.
For complete instructions about configuration, maintenance, and service,
refer to the instruction manual shipped with the transmitter.
WARNING
Improper installation in a hazardous area can cause
an explosion.
For information about hazardous applications, refer to
Micro Motion approval documentation, shipped with the
transmitter or available from the Micro Motion web site.
WARNING
Hazardous voltage can cause severe injury or death.
Install transmitter and complete all wiring before
supplying power.
CAUTION
Improper installation could cause measurement error
or meter failure.
Follow all instructions to ensure transmitter will operate
correctly.
©2005, Micro Motion, Inc. All rights reserved. Micro Motion is a registered trademark of Micro Motion, Inc. The Micro
Motion and Emerson logos are trademarks of Emerson Electric Co. All other trademarks are property of their respective
owners.

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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 web at www.micromotion.com/atex or
through your local Micro Motion support center.
Installation kit
The Model 3350/3700 installation kit includes the parts shown in
Figure 1.
Figure 1. Field-mount installation kit
4 x Flat washer
4 x Lock washer
4 x M8x16 Bolt assemblies
Mounting bracket
Transmitter can be oriented
on bracket. See Step 3.

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STEP 1. Choosing a location
Choose a location for the transmitter based on the requirements described
below.
Environmental requirements
Install the Model 3350/3700 according to specified limits:
• Ambient temperature: –4 to +140 °F (–20 to +60 °C)
Dimensions
See Figures 2, 3, and 4 for Model 3350/3700 dimensions.
Visibility of tags
To ensure personal and system safety, all tags attached to the housing
must remain visible. Clean them as often as necessary. Replace tags that
are damaged, missing, or worn. See Figure 3 for location of approvals tag.
WARNING
Improper installation in a hazardous area could cause
an explosion.
Install the transmitter in an area that is compatible with
the rating on the approvals tag. See Figure 3.

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Figure 2. Dimensions – face view
Figure 3. Dimensions – top view
4 x 5/16-inch
(9 mm)
diameter
Display cover can be
rotated as needed
Mounting bracket can
be rotated as needed
2 13/16
(71)
6
(152)
4
(102)
9 3/16
(234)
3 5/8
(92)
12
(305)
11
(279)
inches
(mm)
Approvals tag
5 1/16-inch (129 mm)
clearance for removal of
circuit boards
11 5/16
(288)
6 1/8
(158)
8 11/16
(221)
15 1/2
(394)
inches
(mm)

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Figure 4. Dimensions – conduit openings view
Cable lengths
Maximum cable length from the sensor to the Model 3700 transmitter
depends on the installation type and cable type:
• 4-wire remote transmitter: see Figure 5, then refer to Table 1 for
maximum length of the 4-wire cable.
• Remote core processor with remote transmitter: see Figure 6, then
refer to Table 1 for maximum length of the 4-wire cable and the
9-wire cable.
If you are installing the Model 3350 applications peripheral in
combination with a transmitter, the maximum cable length from the
transmitter’s frequency output to the Model 3350’s frequency input is
500 feet (150 meters).
2 x 2 13/17
(71)
inches
(mm) 1 7/8
(48)
2 x 15/16
(24)
5 x 3/4–14 NPT
or
5 x M20 x 1.5 – 6H
Mounting surface
5 3/4
(147)
7 1/2
(191)
10 3/8
(265)
Case ground

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Figure 5. 4-wire remote transmitter
Figure 6. Remote core processor with remote transmitter
Table 1. Maximum cable lengths
Cable type Wire gauge Maximum length
Micro Motion 9-wire Not applicable 60 feet (20 meters)
Micro Motion 4-wire Not applicable 1000 feet (300 meters)
User-supplied 4-wire
• Power wires (VDC) 22 AWG (0,35 mm2) 300 feet (90 meters)
20 AWG (0,5 mm2) 500 feet (150 meters)
18 AWG (0,8 mm2) 1000 feet (300 meters)
• Signal wires (RS-485) 22 AWG (0,35 mm2) or larger 1000 feet (300 meters)
Cable from transmitter’s FO
to Model 3350’s FI(1)
(1) Applies only to the Model 3300 applications peripheral when receiving frequency input
from a remote Micro Motion transmitter such as an IFT9701 or RFT9739.
Not applicable 500 feet (150 meters)
Model 3700
4-wire cable
Sensor
Core processor
(standard or enhanced)
Sensor
Junction box 9-wire cable
4-wire cable
Model 3700
Core processor
(standard only)

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STEP 2. Preparing conduit openings for ATEX Zone 1
If the Model 3350/3700 carries an ATEX Zone 1 approval:
1. Remove thread protectors from conduit openings (see Figure 7).
2. Install factory-supplied cable glands or user-supplied EExe cable
entry devices in conduit openings that are in use.
3. Install EExe plugs in conduit openings that are not in use.
STEP 3. Orienting the Model 3350/3700 (optional)
The Model 3350/3700 can be oriented on the mounting bracket as
needed, and the display cover can be rotated on the applications platform.
Figure 7 provides orientation examples.
To orient the Model 3350/3700:
1. Use the four supplied mounting bolt assemblies.
2. Using a 13 mm hex wrench, install the bolt assemblies to 12 ft-lb
(16 Nm) of torque.
To rotate the display cover, if needed, see the transmitter installation
manual.
Figure 7. Orientation examples
Conduit openings for
non-intrinsically safe
input/output wiring
Conduit openings for
intrinsically safe
sensor wiring Display cover
Conduit openings
right
Conduit opening
s
down
Conduit openings
left

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STEP 4. Mounting the applications platform
For flat-surface mounting, see Figure 8.
For pole mounting, see Figure 9.
Figure 8. Mounting to a flat surface
Figure 9. Mounting to a pole
4 x 5/16-inch or M8 bolt
(user-supplied)
• Mount all four bolts to the same surface.
• If mounting surface is not flat, use
washers to shim the bracket.
• Do not secure bolts to separate beams,
girders, wall studs, etc., which can move
independently.
4 x 5/16 inch nut
(user-supplied)
2 x 5/16-inch U bolt for
2-inch pipe (user-supplied)

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STEP 5. Mounting the core processor
This step is required only for remote core processor with remote
transmitter installations (see Figure 6). If you have a 4-wire remote
installation, go to Step 6.
Figure 10 shows the remote core processor and mounting bracket. Using
the mounting bracket, mount the core processor in a location compatible
with the cable length requirements discussed in Step 1.
Figure 10. Remote core processor components
STEP 6. Connecting input and output wiring
Figure 11 shows the location of the wiring terminals on the Model
3350/3700.
1. Using a flat-head screwdriver, loosen the four captive screws that
secure the display cover to the housing.
2. Connect input/output wiring to the appropriate terminals on the gray
terminal block. Refer to Table 2 and to the label attached to the back
of the display cover (shown in Figure 12).
• Use 22 to 16 AWG (0,35 to 1,5 mm2) twisted-pair shielded wire.
• Ground the cable shields at a single point only.
• If more than two wires must be connected to a single terminal, use
a butt splice or spade lug to connect the wires.
Core processor
Lower conduit ring
End-cap
Mounting bracket
Core processor lid
Upper conduit ring

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Figure 11. Wiring terminals
Table 2. Input/output wiring terminals
Terminal number Designation
1 – 2 + Primary 4–20 mA output / HART
3 – 4 + Secondary 4–20 mA output
5 – 6 + Frequency input
5 – 7 + Discrete input 1
5 – 8 + Discrete input 2
11 (B line) 12 (A line) RS-485 output
20 – 16 + Discrete output 3
20 – 17 + Discrete output 2
20 – 18 + Discrete output 1
20 – 19 + Frequency output
Intrinsically safe
sensor wiring terminals
(blue terminal block)
Circuit board
compartment
Wiring compartment
Should remain closed
while power is on
Label for sensor
wiring terminals
(see Figure 12)
Lockout device
(not supplied with all units)
Non-intrinsically safe
input/output wiring
terminals
(gray terminal block)
Power supply
ground
Label for input/output
wiring terminals
Display cover

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Figure 12. Wiring terminal labels
STEP 7. Connecting the Model 3700 to the sensor
If you are installing the Model 3350 applications peripheral, this step is
not required. Go to Step 8.
To connect the Model 3700 transmitter to a Micro Motion sensor, follow
the instructions in this section.
Model 3350/3700 with AC
power supply
Terminal 9:
positive
Terminal 10:
negative
Terminal 9:
line
(L or L2)
Terminal 10:
neutral
(N or L1)
Model 3350/3700 with DC
power supply

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Installation options
The Model 3700 can be wired to the sensor in either of the following
configurations:
• 4-wire remote transmitter (requires a 4-wire cable; see Figure 5 and
Wiring instructions for 4-wire remote installations)
• Remote core processor with remote transmitter (requires both a
4-wire and a 9-wire cable; see Figure 6 and Wiring instructions for
remote core processor with remote transmitter)
Wiring instructions for 4-wire remote installations
1. Prepare the cable as described in the sensor documentation.
2. Connect the cable to the core processor as described in the sensor
documentation.
3. To connect the cable to the transmitter:
a. Identify the wires in the 4-wire cable. The 4-wire cable supplied
by Micro Motion consists of one pair of 18 AWG (0,75 mm2)
wires (red and black), which should be used for the VDC
connection, and one pair of 22 AWG (0,35 mm2) wire (green and
white), which should be used for the RS-485 connection.
b. Connect the four wires from the core processor to the appropriate
terminals on the transmitter. See Table 3 and Figure 13 (standard
core processor) or Figure 14 (enhanced core processor). No bare
wires should remain exposed. Do not ground the shield or drain
wire(s) at the transmitter.
Table 3. Transmitter terminals for 4-wire cable
Terminal Wire color(1)
(1) Wire colors apply only to 4-wire cable supplied by Micro Motion.
Function
13 Red VDC+
14 Black VDC–
15 White RS-485A
16 Green RS-485B

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Figure 13. 4-wire cable to Model 3700 – standard core processor
Figure 14. 4-wire cable to Model 3700 – enhanced core processor
Core processor
terminals
4-wire cable Model 3700 terminals
blue terminal block
(see Figure 11)
VDC+
(Red)
VDC–
(Black)
RS-485B
(Green)
RS-485A
(White)
Maximum cable length:
see Table 1
User-supplied or
factory-supplied cable
16 RS-485B (Green)
15 RS-485A (White)
14 VDC– (Black)
13 VDC+ (Red)
Core processor
terminals
4-wire cable Model 3700 terminals
blue terminal block
(see Figure 11)
VDC+ (Red)
RS-485B (Green)
RS-485A (White)
Maximum cable length:
see Table 1
User-supplied or
factory-supplied cable
16 RS-485B (Green)
15 RS-485A (White)
14 VDC– (Black)
13 VDC+ (Red)
VDC– (Black)

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Wiring instructions for remote core processor with remote transmitter
There are two phases to this procedure:
• Wiring the remote core processor to the transmitter
• Wiring the sensor to the remote core processor
To wire the remote core processor to the transmitter:
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:
- If you are using shielded cable, prepare the cable and apply
shielded heat shrink as described in Step 4. 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. Go to Step 2.
- If you are using armored cable, prepare the cable as described
in Step 4, but do not apply heat shrink – omit Steps 4d, e, f,
and g. Go to Step 2.
2. Identify the components shown in Figure 10. Remove the core
processor lid.
3. Slide the gland nut and the clamping insert over the cable.

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4. For connection at the core processor housing, prepare shielded cable
as follows (for armored cable, omit steps d, e, f, 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.
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.
4 1/2 in
(114 mm)
3/4 in
(19 mm)
7/8 in
(22 mm) 7/8 in
(22 mm)
Shielded
heat shrink
Gland body
Gland nut Gland clamping
insert
Shield drain wire(s) wrapped twice around exposed shield foil

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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
Micro Motion consists of one pair of 18 AWG (0,75 mm2) wires (red
and black), which should be used for the VDC connection, and one
pair of 22 AWG (0,35 mm2) 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.
Shielded heat shrink completely covers exposed drain wires

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7. Reinstall and tighten the core processor lid.
8. To connect the cable to the transmitter, connect the four wires from the
core processor to the appropriate terminals on the transmitter. See
Table 3 and Figure 13. No bare wires should remain exposed. Do not
ground the shield or drain wire(s) at the transmitter.
To wire the sensor to the remote core processor:
WARNING
Twisting the core processor will damage the sensor.
Do not twist the core processor.
CAUTION
Allowing the shield drain wires to contact the sensor
junction box can cause meter errors.
Do not allow the shield drain wires to contact the sensor
junction box.
Power supply +
(Red wire)
Power supply –
(Black wire)
RS-485A
(White wire)
RS-485B
(Green wire)
Core processor housing internal ground screw
• For connections to earth ground (if 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

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1. Refer to Micro Motion’s 9-Wire Flowmeter Cable Preparation and
Installation Guide for instructions on cable shielding and
preparation:
• At the sensor end, follow the instructions for your cable type.
• At the core processor end, follow the instructions for your cable
type with an MVD transmitter.
2. To connect the wires, refer to Micro Motion’s 9-Wire Flowmeter
Cable Preparation and Installation Guide and follow the instructions
for your sensor with an MVD transmitter. Additional information for
connecting the wires at the core processor is provided below:
a. Identify the components shown in Figure 10.
a. Remove the core processor’s end-cap.
b. Insert the 9-wire cable through the conduit opening.
c. Connect the wires to the plugs supplied with the core processor.
d. Insert the plugs into the sockets inside the lower conduit ring. See
Figure 15.
Figure 15. 9-wire cable to core processor
3. Ground the cable. If using jacketed cable:
a. Ground the shield drain wires (the black wire) only on the core
processor end, by connecting it to the ground screw inside the
lower conduit ring. Do not ground to the core processor’s
mounting screw. Do not ground the cable at the sensor junction
box.
Brown
Red
Green
White
Blue
Gray
Orange
Violet
Yellow
Black
(Drains from
all wire sets)
Plug and
socket
Mounting screw
Blue
Gray
Orange
Red
Green
White
Brown
Violet
Yellow
Ground screw
Black
9-wire cable from
sensor
Core processor

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If using shielded or armored cable:
a. Ground the shield drain wires (the black wire) only on the core
processor end, by connecting it to the ground screw inside the
lower conduit ring. Do not ground to the core processor’s
mounting screw. Do not ground the cable at the sensor junction
box.
b. Ground the cable braid on both ends, by terminating it inside the
cable glands.
4. Ensure integrity of gaskets, grease all O-rings, then close the junction
box housing and core processor end-cap, and tighten all screws.
STEP 8. Connecting power supply wiring
CAUTION
Damaging the wires that connect the transmitter to
the sensor can cause measurement error or meter
failure.
To reduce the risk of measurement error or meter failure,
when closing the housings on the sensor and core
processor, make sure that the wires are not caught or
pinched.
CAUTION
Improper wiring installation can cause device failure
or measurement error.
• To avoid device failure or measurement error, do not
install power supply wiring in the same cable tray or
conduit as input/output wiring.
• Shut off power supply before installing the applications
platform.
• Make sure power supply voltage matches voltage that
is indicated on power supply wiring terminals. See
Figure 12.