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Emerson Rosemount 5400 Quick Start Manual
Emerson Rosemount 5400 Quick Start Manual

Emerson Rosemount 5400 Quick Start Manual

Level transmitter mounting instructions for parabolic antenna
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Quick Start Guide
00825-0600-4026, Rev AA
March 2016
Rosemount
5400 Level Transmitter
Mounting Instructions for Parabolic Antenna

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  • Page 1 Quick Start Guide 00825-0600-4026, Rev AA March 2016 ™ Rosemount 5400 Level Transmitter Mounting Instructions for Parabolic Antenna...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Avoid contact with the leads and terminals. High voltage that may be present on leads can cause electrical  shock. Make sure the main power to the Rosemount 5400 Level Transmitter is off and the lines to any other  external power source are disconnected or not powered while wiring the transmitter.
  • Page 3: Parabolic Antenna Overview

    Quick Start Guide March 2016 2.0 Parabolic antenna overview Flanged version page 4-5 Welded version page 6-12 Threaded version page 13-18...
  • Page 4: Mount The Flanged Version

    March 2016 Quick Start Guide 3.0 Mount the flanged version Step 1: Mount antenna assembly on tank Gasket Step 2: Adjust inclination of antenna Refer to section “Adjust inclination of antenna” on page 19 for further information.
  • Page 5 Quick Start Guide March 2016 Step 3: Tighten blind plug or install air purging system Air purging? Use thread sealant or Torque 180 in-lb (20 Nm) gasket according to your site procedures. G3/8" 0.3-0.4 in. (8-10 mm) (gasket excluded) Proceed with electrical installation. For further instructions, see the Rosemount 5400 Series Quick Start Guide (document number 00825-0100-4026).
  • Page 6: Mount The Welded Version

    March 2016 Quick Start Guide 4.0 Mount the welded version Figure 1. Components Weld protection plate Washer M20 adapter Weld protection bar M8 screw G3/8" bonded seal Flange ball Antenna Blind plug O-ring Ball joint Clamp flange Threaded sleeve...
  • Page 7 Quick Start Guide March 2016 Step 1: Mount protection plates to flange/manhole cover These plates protects the internal surfaces of the flange ball from welding sparks. Ø 3.94 ± 0.02 in. (Ø 100 ± 0.5 mm) Max. 1.18 in. (30 mm)
  • Page 8 March 2016 Quick Start Guide Step 2: Weld flange ball Step 3: Remove protection plates Visually inspect the internal surfaces of the flange ball for damage and dirt. Step 4: Mount O-ring...
  • Page 9 Quick Start Guide March 2016 Step 5: Mount ball joint Gradually tighten the M8 nuts. Torque 90 in-lb (10 Nm) Step 6: Remove protection cap Visually inspect the O-rings for damage and dirt. O-rings...
  • Page 10 March 2016 Quick Start Guide Step 7: Carefully insert antenna Step 8: Secure antenna Torque 180 in-lb (20 Nm)
  • Page 11 Quick Start Guide March 2016 Step 9: Tighten set screw Torque 5 in-lb (0.5 Nm) Step 10: Mount antenna assembly on tank Gasket Step 11: Adjust inclination of antenna Refer to section “Adjust inclination of antenna” on page 19 for further information.
  • Page 12 March 2016 Quick Start Guide Step 12: Tighten blind plug or install air purging system Air purging? Use thread sealant or Torque 180 in-lb (20 Nm) gasket according to your site procedures. G3/8" 0.3-0.4 in. (8-10 mm) (gasket excluded) Proceed with electrical installation. For further instructions, see the Rosemount 5400 Series Quick Start Guide (document number 00825-0100-4026).
  • Page 13: Mount The Threaded Version

    Quick Start Guide March 2016 5.0 Mount the threaded version Figure 2. Componen Lock nut Antenna G3/8" bonded seal Antenna adapter with ball joint Threaded sleeve Blind plug O-ring M20 adapter...
  • Page 14 March 2016 Quick Start Guide Step 1: Remove lock nut Step 2: Mount O-ring...
  • Page 15 Quick Start Guide March 2016 Step 3: Mount antenna adapter on flange/manhole cover Make sure the antenna adapter fits tightly to the flange/manhole cover. Ø 3.98 ± 0.02 in. (Ø 101 ± 0.6 mm) G3½" Max. 1.18 in. (30 mm) >...
  • Page 16 March 2016 Quick Start Guide Step 5: Carefully insert antenna Step 6: Secure antenna Torque 180 in-lb (20 Nm)
  • Page 17 Quick Start Guide March 2016 Step 7: Tighten set screw Torque 5 in-lb (0.5 Nm) Step 8: Mount antenna assembly on tank Gasket...
  • Page 18 March 2016 Quick Start Guide Step 9: Adjust inclination of antenna Refer to section “Adjust inclination of antenna” on page 19 for further information. Step 10: Tighten blind plug or install air purging system Air purging? Use thread sealant or Torque 180 in-lb (20 Nm) gasket according to your site procedures.
  • Page 19: Adjust Inclination Of Antenna

    Quick Start Guide March 2016 6.0 Adjust inclination of antenna 6.1 Orientation General best practice is to initially align the parabolic antenna vertically to the  ground. 90° If the surface echo is weak, a small inclination of the antenna toward the ...
  • Page 20 March 2016 Quick Start Guide 6.2 Procedure Step 1: Remove transmitter housing (if applicable) Step 2: Loosen M8 screws until antenna can tilt smoothly Contents may be under pressure Do not loosen the M8 screws while in operation. Attempting to do so may release pressurized gases, resulting in serious injury or death.
  • Page 21 March 2016 Quick Start Guide Step 3: Place circular level on top of antenna assembly Step 4: Adjust inclination of antenna...
  • Page 22 March 2016 Quick Start Guide Step 5: Gradually tighten M8 screws Torque 90 in-lb (10 Nm) Step 6: Remove circular level...
  • Page 23 Quick Start Guide March 2016 Step 7: Mount transmitter housing Torque 355 in-lb (40 Nm)
  • Page 24 Standard Terms and Conditions of Sale can be found at Emerson FZE P.O. Box 17033, Emerson.com/en-us/pages/Terms-of-Use.aspx Jebel Ali Free Zone - South 2 The Emerson logo is a trademark and service mark of Emerson Dubai, United Arab Emirates Electric Co. Rosemount and the Rosemount logotype are trademarks of +971 4 8118100 Emerson Process Management.