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MERCAP – INSTRUCTION MANUAL
7ML19981CM01.1
Safety Grounding
The application, in combination with the connected instruments, determines the safety
grounding. The MST9500 transmitter does not have any special requirements due to the
galvanic separation between the measurement section and the loop section.
The characteristics of DCS can vary. Some DCSs measure the current through the loop
compared to a common 0 Volt point, others measure in the positive wire or connector. In the
first case, the negative side of the current loop should not be grounded because
measurement inputs can become short-circuited. In the second case, the negative side of the
current loop can be grounded. Another type of DCS has galvanically separated inputs for
each measurement channel, so the grounding method can be chosen as required.
If no specific Ex conditions apply, the MST9500 can, and is allowed to be, directly connected
to the control system (DCS). The supply voltage, however, should remain within the limits set
by the MST9500. Connecting an MST9500 to DCS does not influence that equipment, see
Example 1 below. Grounding of one of the connection cables can be done if desired.
Example 1
In case of Ex applications, where the DCS equipment measure in the positive connection and
the negative connection can be grounded, a barrier type as shown in Example 2 is sufficient.
Example 2
Stahl barrier: 9002/01-280-110-00
(or equal)