Quick Installation Guide
Rosemount 8712 / 8700 Series
Run the appropriate size cable through the conduit connections in your magnetic flowmeter system. Run the power cable from the power source to the transmitter. Run the coil drive and signal cables between the flowmeter sensor and transmitter.
•Installed signal wiring should not be run together and should not be in the same cable tray as AC or DC power wiring.
•Device must be properly grounded or earthed according to local electric codes.
•Rosemount combination cable part number
(m)is required to be used to meet EMC requirements.
Transmitter to Sensor Wiring
The transmitter can be integral to the sensor or remotely mounted following the wiring instructions.
Remote Mount Cable Requirements and Preparation
For installations using the individual coil drive and signal cable, lengths should be limited to less than 1,000 feet (300 meters). Equal length cable is required for each. See Table 7.
For installations using the combination coil drive and signal cable, lengths should be limited to less than 330 feet (100 meters). See Table 7.
Prepare the ends of the coil drive and signal cables as shown in Figure 15. Limit the unshielded wire length to
Figure 15. Cable Preparation Detail
NOTE
Dimensions are in inches (millimeters).
1.00
(26)
Cable Shield
19