Foundation Fieldbus Configuration; Overview; Safety Messages; Device Description - Emerson Rosemount 3144P Reference Manual

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4.1

Overview

This section provides information on configuring, troubleshooting, operating, and
maintaining the Rosemount
Protocol. There are many common attributes with the HART
information cannot be found in this section, refer to
4.2

Safety messages

Instructions and procedures in this section may require special precautions to ensure the
safety of the personnel performing the operations. Information that potentially raises
safety issues is indicated by a warning symbol (
before performing an operation preceded by this symbol.
WARNING
Explosions could result in death or serious injury.
• Do not remove the instrument cover in explosive atmospheres when the circuit is live.
• Before connecting a handheld communicator in an explosive atmosphere, ensure that
the instruments in the loop are installed in accordance with intrinsically safe or non-
incendive field wiring practices.
• Both transmitter covers must be fully engaged to meet explosion-proof requirements.
Electrical shock could cause death or serious injury.
• If the sensor is installed in a high-voltage environment and a fault or installation error
occurs, high voltage may be present on transmitter leads and terminals.
• Use extreme caution when making contact with the leads and terminals.
Process leaks could result in death or serious injury.
• Do not remove the thermowell while in operation.
• Install and tighten thermowells and sensors before applying pressure.
4.3

Device description

Before configuring the device, ensure the host has the appropriate Device Description file
revision for this device. The device descriptor can be found on Emerson.com/Rosemount.
Reference Manual
Fieldbus Configuration
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3144P Temperature Transmitter using F
HART
). Refer to the following safety messages
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transmitter, and if the
Commissioning.
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Fieldbus
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