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Isolator Gets Power From the Input Side of Loop

Problem: We have a ground loop problem between an old 4-wire field transmitter and our PLC. We want to install an isolator to break the galvanic path, but the PLC can’t power the loop and we don’t want to buy another power supply. Can you help?

Isolator Gets Power From the Input Side of Loop Problem Solvers Moore Industries
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Solution: Definitely! The 2-wire, inputloop powered ECT gets its operating power from its input side. You can power it from the 4-wire transmitter without adding a power supply.

Model Number Example
SCX / 4-20MA / 4-20MA / 5.5VLP [DIN]