Mounting Preparations - Emerson Rosemount 5408 Reference Manual

Reference Manual
00809-0100-4408
3.3.9 Ball valve installation
The transmitter can be isolated from the process by using a valve:
• Use a full-port ball valve.
• Ensure there is no edge between the ball valve and the nozzle or still pipe, the inside
should be smooth.
• Valves can be combined with still pipes.
• The ball valve should have the same inner diameter as the still pipe.
3.3.10 Shipboard installations
Transmitters with aluminum housing are not approved for open deck installations; for use
only in engine room, pump room, etc.
For application conditions and limitations refer to the applicable shipboard approval.
3.4

Mounting preparations

3.4.1 Assemble the segmented cone antenna
Prerequisites
This section applies to the segmented cone antenna (option code S2). Use only one
segment; the total antenna length should not exceed 47.2 in. (1200 mm).
Procedure
1. Determine the antenna length.
2. Insert the segment into the cone antenna until it bottoms.
Rosemount 5408 and 5408:SIS Level Transmitters
Figure 3-11: Installation Recommendation
A. Min. 0.4 in. (10 mm)
Mechanical installation
March 2023
27