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INTERNAL POWER CONFIGURATION
Ensure that jumpers are in place at JP1 and JP2 on the module – reference Figure 3.10B. In this configuration, the 4-20 mA output is driven from a +24 VDC source located within the DFX flow meter. The 24
VDC source is isolated from DC ground and earth ground connections within the DFX instrument. The
module can accommodate loop loads up to 800 Ohms in this configuration.
NOTE: The +24 internal supply, if configured to power the 4-20 mA output, shares a common ground with another ISO-MOD (if
installed). If another module is connected to earth ground, a ground loop may occur. The solution to this problem is to configure
the 4-20 mA module for external power and utilize an external isolated supply to power the 4-20 mA loop.
EXTERNAL POWER CONFIGURATION
Remove the two jumpers located at JP1 and JP2 on the module – reference Figure 3.10C. In this configuration the 4-20 mA module requires power from an external DC power supply. The voltage of the
external power source must be sufficient to power the module and drive the loop load. The loop loss
attributed to the ISO-MOD is 7 VDC, so the minimum voltage required to power a loop can be calculated
using the following formula:
Loop voltage (min) = (loop load Ohms × 0.02) + 7
I/O: 4-20 mA
4-20 mA IN (+)
4-20 mA OUT (-)
OUT (-)
RTU/PLC
MONITOR
IN (+)
INT PWR
JP2
JP1
EXT PWR
ISO-MOD
P.N. D020-1045-100
Use Both
Jumpers
FIGURE 3.10B - INTERNALLY POWERED 4-20 mA
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