Emerson Rosemount 3101 Quick Start Manual page 2

Quick Start Guide
NOTICE
This installation guide provides basic guidelines for the Rosemount
Transmitters. It does not provide instructions for detailed configuration, diagnostics, maintenance, service,
troubleshooting, or installations. Refer to the Rosemount 3101, 3102 and 3105
instructions.
Manuals are available electronically on Emerson/Rosemount.com.
Failure to follow these installation guidelines could result in death or serious injury
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The Rosemount 3101, Rosemount 3102, and Rosemount 3105 are ultrasonic liquid level transmitters. They
must be installed, connected, commissioned, operated, and maintained by suitably qualified personnel only,
observing any national and local requirements that may apply
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Use the equipment only as specified. Failure to do so may impair the protection provided by the equipment
Explosions could result in death or serious injury
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Installation of the transmitters in a hazardous environment must be in accordance with the appropriate local,
national, and international standards, codes, and practices. Please review the Product Certifications section
for any restrictions associated with a safe installation
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Before connecting a Field Communicator in an explosive atmosphere, ensure the instruments are installed in
accordance with intrinsically safe or non-incendive field wiring practices
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Verify that the operating atmosphere of the transmitter is consistent with the appropriate hazardous
locations certifications
External surface may be hot
Care must be taken to avoid possible burns
Process leaks could result in death or serious injury
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Install and tighten process connectors before applying pressure
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Do not attempt to loosen or remove process connectors while the transmitter is in service
Electrical shock could cause death or serious injury
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Make sure that the transmitter is not powered when making connections
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If the liquid level switch is installed in a high voltage environment and a fault condition or installation error
occurs, high voltage may be present on leads and terminals
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3101, 3102, and 3105 Ultrasonic Level
Reference Manual
September 2018
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