An automation technology field device with at least two connection terminals to which a two-wire line or a four-wire line can be connected, such that a loop current can be supplied to the field device via the connection terminals. A safety device is provided which is used to ensure the electromagnetic compatibility and/or the explosion proofing of the field device, wherein the safety device is connected to each connection terminal via one line each, and wherein at least one current converter arranged around the line is provided, which reads back the loop current in at least one of the two lines between the safety device or parts of the safety device and the connection terminals in a galvanically isolated manner.