Meriam MFC5150 HART Communicator Manual - Manual (Page 15)

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2.10 External Connections
Loop Communication Jacks / Lead Set – All models are equipped with a standard size banana jack on
0.75” center. The lead set supplied with the communicator has a standard banana plug on one end and mini-
grabbers on the other for convenient connections.
For Intrinsically Safe model 5150X, verify the instruments in the loop are installed in accordance with
intrinsically safe field wiring practices before making connection from the field device to the Unit’s loop
communication jack. See the Hazardous Area Use Section of this manual and the Intrinsic Safety
Control Drawing in the Appendix for more information.
Charging Cradle
Connector
Each unit has an electrical connector located at the bottom of the handheld. The connector provides fast and
secure connection to the Communication / charging cradle supplied with each handheld. Seat the connector
end of the communicator into the charging cradle with the front of the communicator facing the front of the
charging cradle. Inserting the communicator into an energized cradle begins the charge cycle and allows
communication with a PC. See section 5 for update instructions.
The Recharging Cradle is not rated for intrinsic safety and should only be used in a non-hazardous area.
See the “Hazardous Area Use” section of this manual and the Intrinsic Safety Control Drawing in the
Appendix of this manual for more information.