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FLO-CORP assumes no responsibility for users incorrectly wiring their device. Please refer to the wiring diagrams and read all wiring
instructions for correct wiring of this device.
The Tracer 1000 is an active, single ended, non-isolated, 3 or 4 wire analog output transmitter. That is to say, the
common’s (or returns) for both the 24 volt DC AND the 4 - 20 mA output are tied together internally in the Tracer 1000
transmitter electronics. Therefore, when connected to a receiving device such as a PLC or multi-channel recorder,
please make sure to follow the devices connection instructions for single ended, non-isolated inputs. If in doubt, use an
input loop isolator to reduce ground loop problems.
Cable Entries & Shielding:
The Tracer 1000 enclosure has two 1/2” NPT cable entries that can be ordered with cable glands or sealed screw plugs.
In order to retain the IP-68 enclosure rating, both cable entries must be fitted with IP-68 rated glands and/or screws and/
or conduit entry systems properly sealed. When wiring with shielded or armored cable, suitable cable glands must be
used. The contact between the metal housing and the shielding of the cable is made by using a suitable EMC type cable
gland. For proper signal/noise shielding, ground the cable shield on the transmitter side ONLY, not on the supply side.
Wiring:
First, verify that the power supply for the Tracer 1000 is switched off. Next, open the Tracer 1000 enclosure by turning
counterclockwise. It may be necessary to loosen the cover locking screw with a .15cm allen key. The grounding
screw on the transmitter housing should only be connected if there is complete assurance that the earth ground it will
be connected to is exactly equal to the ground potential of the transmitters power. If there is a ground offset you will
potentially experience faulty signal outputs. The grounding screw is not necessary to connect to earth ground for the
Tracer 1000 to work properly. Occasionally electrical codes will dictate the necessity for connection of the grounding
screw and again, in these cases make sure the ground potentials are equivalent. After pulling the cable into the housing
through the cable entry, install a drip loop outside the housing where the bottom of the loop is lower than the cable
entry of the housing. Using 16 to 22 AWG twisted shielded instrument wire, strip the wire ends carefully exposing each
conductor. The green terminals are screw-less, cage clamp terminals that only require a small flat ended instrument
screwdriver to be simply pressed down on the orange lever. Insert the stripped end of the wire and release the
screwdriver from the lever; the wire is now connected. Follow the upper wiring decal by the terminals or follow the wiring
diagram on fig. 4 (below)
Things to Avoid:
Avoid connecting the cable shielding on both ends. If you shield both ends of the instrument cable, you run the risk of
receiving electrical (RFI) or magnetic (EMI) noise or interference with the measuring signal.
Avoid conduit system leaks or joints or connections that will allow water to enter into the transmitter housing. Any amount
of water that will enter the housing will damage the electronics and will induce failure to the system.
Avoid using cable end sleeves on the terminations of the instrument cable. The cage clamp terminals work best with
bare conductors.
Operation
Human Interface:
The basic configuration of the Tracer 1000 can be changed from the customized settings as shipped from the factory.
There are 2 ways that the user can change these settings. 1.) Tracer Configuration Tool: The Tracer Configuration Tool
