Signal Cable Specification
OTE:
N
Only use signal cables delivered by Badger Meter or corresponding cable in accordance with the
following specification .
Take maximum signal cable length between sensor and transmitter into account (keep distance as low as possible) .
Distance
With electrode idle
Loop resistance
0…75 m
3 × (2 × 0 .25 mm²)
=< 160 Ω/km
>75…150 m
3 × (2 × 0 .50 mm²)
=< 80 Ω/km
PVC cable with pair and total shield
Capacity: wire/wire < 120 nF/km, wire/shield < 160 nF/km
Temperature range: –22…158° F (–30…70° C)
Maximum Cable Length at Different Fluid Temperatures
Wiring
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