Manual
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3-3
IM 01C25R01-01E
3.8 InsulationResistanceand
DielectricStrengthTest
Since the transmitter has undergone insulation 
resistance and dielectric strength tests at the factory 
before shipment, normally these tests are not 
required. If the need arises to conduct these tests, 
heed the following:
(a)  Do not perform such tests more frequently than 
is absolutely necessary. Even test voltages that 
do not cause visible damage to the insulation 
may degrade the insulation and reduce safety 
margins.
(b)  Never apply a voltage exceeding 500 V DC 
(100 V DC with an internal lightning protector) 
for the insulation resistance test, nor a voltage 
exceeding 500 V AC (100 V AC with an internal 
lightning protector) for the dielectric strength 
test.
(c) Before conducting these tests, disconnect 
all signal lines from the transmitter terminals. 
The procedure for conducting these tests is as 
follows:
•InsulationResistanceTest
1) Short-circuit the following terminals:  
For Modbus, four terminals of “SUPPLY +, 
SUPPLY –, A, and B” in the terminal box. For 
except Modbus, three terminals of “SUPPLY +, 
SUPPLY –, and PULSE +” in the terminal box.
2) Turn OFF the insulation tester. Then connect 
the insulation tester plus (+) lead wire to the 
shorted SUPPLY terminals and the minus (–) 
leadwire to the grounding terminal.
3) Turn ON the insulation tester power and 
measure the insulation resistance. The voltage 
should be applied as briey as possible to verify 
that the insulation resistance is at least 20 MΩ.
4) After completing the test and being very careful 
not to touch exposed conductors disconnect the 
insulation tester and connect a 100 kΩ resistor 
between the grounding terminal and the short-
circuiting SUPPLY terminals. Leave this resistor 
connected at least one second to discharge any 
static potential. Do not touch the terminals while 
it is discharging.
•DielectricStrengthTest
1) Short-circuit the following terminals:  
For Modbus, four terminals of “SUPPLY +, 
SUPPLY –, A, and B” in the terminal box. For 
except Modbus, three terminals of “SUPPLY +, 
SUPPLY –, and PULSE +” in the terminal box.
2) Turn OFF the dielectric strength tester. Then 
connect the tester between the shorted 
SUPPLY terminals and the grounding terminal. 
Be sure to connect the grounding lead of the 
dielectric strength tester to the ground terminal.
3) Set the current limit on the dielectric strength 
tester to 10 mA, then turn ON the power and 
gradually increase the test voltage from ‘0’ to 
the specied voltage.
4) When the specied voltage is reached, hold it 
for one minute.
5) After completing this test, slowly decrease the 
voltage to avoid any voltage surges.
3.9 InstallationofanExplosion-
ProtectedInstrument
WARNING
For FOUNDATION Filedbus explosion protedted 
type, please refer to IM 01C25R03-01E.
If a customer makes a repair or modication to 
an intrinsically safe or explosionproof instrument 
and the instrument is not restored to its original 
condition, its intrinsically safe or explosionproof 
construction may be compromised and the 
instrument may be hazardous to operate. Please 
contact Yokogawa before making any repair or 
modication to an instrument.
CAUTION
This instrument has been tested and certied 
as being intrinsically safe or explosionproof. 
Please note that severe restrictions apply to this 
instrument’s construction, installation, external 
wiring, maintenance and repair. A failure to abide 
by these restrictions could make the instrument a 
hazard to operate.










