Installing The Transient Protector - Emerson Rosemount 8800D Series Reference Manual

Reference Manual
00809-0100-4004, Rev DC
3.8.1

Installing the transient protector

For flowmeters ordered with the transient protector option (T1), the protector is shipped
installed. When purchased separately from the Rosemount 8800D, you must install the
protector on a Rosemount 8800D Flowmeter using a small instrument screwdriver, a pliers,
and the transient protection kit.
The transient protection kit includes the following:
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Use the following steps to install the transient protector:
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Figure 3-21. Transient Terminal Block
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A. Housing ground screw
B. Captive screws
C. Transient terminal block ground tab
Installation
One transient protection terminal block assembly
Three captive screws
If the flowmeter is installed in a loop, secure the loop and disconnect power.
Remove the field terminal side flowmeter cover.
Remove the captive screws. Refer to
Remove the housing ground screw.
Use pliers to pull the terminal block out of the housing.
Inspect the connector pins for straightness.
Place the new terminal block in position and carefully press it into place. The
terminal block may have to be moved back and forth to get the connector pins
started into the sockets.
Tighten the captive screws.
Install and tighten the ground screw.
Replace the cover.
Figure 3-21.
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