Table Of Contents - Emerson Rosemount 248 Quick Start Manual

Quick Start Guide
Rosemount 248 Wireless Temperature
Transmitter
Rosemount 248 Wireless Hardware Revision
®
HART Device Revision
Device Install Kit/Device Driver (DD) Revision
Device Type
NOTICE
This guide provides basic guidelines for the Rosemount 248 Wireless. It does not provide instructions for
detailed configuration, diagnostics, maintenance, service, troubleshooting, or installations. Refer to the
Rosemount 248 Wireless
available electronically on Emerson.com/Rosemount.
Failure to follow these installation guidelines could result in death or serious injury.
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Make sure only qualified personnel perform the installation.
Explosions could result in death or serious injury.

Before connecting a Field Communicator in an explosive atmosphere, make sure the instruments are
installed in accordance with intrinsically safe or non-incendive field wiring practices.

Verify the operating atmosphere of the transmitter is consistent with the appropriate hazardous
locations certifications.
Process leaks could result in death or serious injury.
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Do not remove the thermowell while in operation.
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Install and tighten thermowells and sensors before applying pressure.
Electrical shock could cause death or serious injury.

Avoid contact with the leads and terminals. High voltage that may be present on leads can cause
electrical shock.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following conditions:
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This device may not cause harmful interference.
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This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired
operations.
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This device must be installed to ensure a minimum antenna separation distance of 20 cm from all
person.
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The power module may be replaced in a hazardous area. The power module has surface resistivity
greater than one giga-ohm and must be properly installed in the wireless device enclosure. Care must be
taken during transportation to and from the point of installation to prevent electrostatic charge
build-up.
Contents
Wireless considerations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Physical installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Verify operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
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Device Revision 01, DD Revision 01 or greater
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Reference Manual for more instruction. The manual and this guide are also
Reference Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Power module replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Product Certifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
April 2019