Emerson Rosemount 5408 Reference Manual page 254

Configuration parameters
February 2020
C.2.5 Security
Write protection
The transmitter can be write protected (with or without a password) to prevent
unauthorized changes.
Operational mode
There are two Operational Modes to choose from for the Rosemount 5408:SIS: Control/
Monitoring and Safety (SIS).
If the transmitter is used as safety device in a Safety Instrumented System, the Operational
Mode must be set to Safety (SIS).
Safety mode
The Safety Mode applies only to the Rosemount 5408:SIS.
When the operational mode is set to Safety (SIS), then the Safety Mode must be enabled
for the transmitter to become operational. When Safety Mode is enabled, the transmitter
is write protected (with or without a password) to prevent unauthorized changes.
Change counter
A counter that increments each time the device enters active Safety Mode. Change
counter applies only to the Rosemount 5408:SIS.
C.2.6 Device information
Tag
Identifier of up to 8 characters for the transmitter used by host system. The tag is typically
a reference number, location, or duty description.
Long tag
Identifier of up to 32 characters for the transmitter used by host system. It is
recommended to enter both a short and a long tag (they may be the same).
Date
The date field can be used for any purpose, for example to save the date of the last
configuration change.
Descriptor
The 16-character descriptor field can be used for any purpose.
Message
The 32-character message field can be used for any purpose, such as providing details of
the last configuration change.
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