Chapter 5 Configuration; Safety Messages; Overview - Emerson 5301HxxxxxxxxxxxxxxZZ Series Reference Manual

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5 Configuration
5.1

Safety messages

Instructions and procedures in this section may require special precautions to ensure the
safety of the personnel performing the operations. Information that potentially raises
safety issues is indicated by a warning symbol (
before performing an operation preceded by this symbol.
WARNING
Failure to follow safe installation and servicing guidelines could result in death or serious
injury.
• Make sure the transmitter is installed by qualified personnel and in accordance with
applicable code of practice.
• Use the equipment only as specified in this manual. Failure to do so may impair the
protection provided by the equipment.
• Do not perform any services other than those contained in this manual unless you are
qualified.
Explosions could result in death or serious injury.
• Verify that the operating atmosphere of the transmitter is consistent with the
appropriate hazardous locations certifications.
• Before connecting a handheld communicator in an explosive atmosphere, ensure the
instruments in the loop are installed in accordance with intrinsically safe or non-
incendive field wiring practices.
• Do not remove the gauge cover in explosive atmospheres when the circuit is alive.
5.2

Overview

The configuration of a Rosemount
straightforward task. The complete configuration of a Rosemount 5300 Level Transmitter
includes basic configuration, echo tuning, and advanced configuration. This section
describes basic configuration.
If the transmitter is pre-configured at the factory according to the ordering specifications
in the Configuration Data Sheet, no further basic configuration is required unless tank
conditions have changed. The Rosemount 5300 Level Transmitter supports a set of
advanced configuration options as well, which can be used to handle special tank
conditions and applications.
It is highly recommended that prior to changing any parameters, save your current
configuration as a backup file. If for any reason configuration data is lost or accidentally
modified making the device inoperable, this backup file can be reloaded into the device.
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