Confirm Approval Type; Review Mounting Considerations; Mounting Position - Emerson Rosemount 5408 Reference Manual

Mechanical Installation
November 2017
3.2

Confirm approval type

For hazardous locations transmitters labeled with multiple approval types:
Permanently mark the checkbox of the selected approval type(s).
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Figure 3-1. Label with Multiple Approval Types
3.3

Review mounting considerations

Before installing the transmitter, consider recommendations for mounting position, sufficient free
space, nozzle requirements, etc.
3.3.1

Mounting position

When finding an appropriate location on the tank for the transmitter, the conditions of the tank must be
carefully considered.
Consider the following guidelines when mounting the transmitter:
For optimal performance, the transmitter should be installed in locations with a clear and
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unobstructed view of the product surface.
The transmitter should be mounted with as few internal structures as possible within the signal beam,
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see
Do not install the transmitter in the center of the tank.
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Do not mount close to or above the inlet stream.
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Multiple Rosemount
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interfering with each other.
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"Beam width and beam angle" on page
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5408 and 5408:SIS Level Transmitters can be used in the same tank without
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