Connect Wiring And Power Up - Emerson Rosemount 3051 Series Quick Start Manual

Quick Start Guide
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Connect wiring and power up

Use the following steps to wire the transmitter:
Procedure
1. Remove the housing cover on the field terminals side.
2. Connect the power leads to the terminals indicated on the terminal
block label.
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3. Ensure full contact with Terminal Block screw and washer. When using
a direct wiring method, wrap wire clockwise to ensure it is in place
when tightening the terminal block screw.
Note
The use of a pin or a ferrule wire terminal is not recommended as the
connection may be more susceptible to loosening over time or under
vibration.
4. Ensure proper grounding. It is important that the instrument cable
shield:
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5. Plug and seal unused conduit connections.
6. If applicable, install wiring with a drip loop. Arrange the drip loop
so the bottom is lower than the conduit connections and the
transmitter housing.
7. Replace the housing cover.
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Power terminals are polarity insensitive - connect positive or
negative to either terminal.
Be trimmed close and insulated from touching the transmitter
housing
Be connected to the next shield if cable is routed through a
junction box
Be connected to a good earth ground at the power supply end
February 2019
Emerson.com/Rosemount