1 Planning the installation
1.1 About this document
This manual should be used for any Micro Motion flowmeter installation that require
Canadian Standards Association (CSA) approval.
MVD applies to all flowmeter installations that include a core processor.
The information in this document assumes that users understand:
• Basic transmitter and sensor installation concepts and procedures
• All corporate, local government, and national government safety standards and
requirements that guard against injuries and death
This manual provides only information associated with installation of MVD transmitters
through CSA-D-IS instructions. For complete information on flowmeter installation, see
the documentation provided with your sensor and transmitter.
1.2 Installation architecture
Information in this manual applies only to 4-wire and 9-wire CSA-approved installations
involving a core processor mounted to a Micro Motion sensor and transmitter.
Figure 1-1: MVD remote core processor with remote transmitter
A. Sensor
B. Junction box
C. 9-wire cable
D. Core processor
E. 4-wire cable
F. Transmitter
Installation Manual Planning the installation
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