Components of the parabolic antenna..................6 Mount the transmitter.........................8 Adjust the inclination of the antenna..................21 Connect the air purging......................25 Adjust display orientation (optional)..................27 Prepare the electrical connections..................28 Connect wiring and power up....................35 Configuration..........................39 Rosemount 5408 and 5408:SIS Level Transmitters...
March 2024 Quick Start Guide 1 About this guide This Quick Start Guide provides basic guidelines for the Rosemount 5408 and 5408:SIS Level Transmitters. Refer to the Rosemount 5408 and 5408:SIS with HART Reference Manual and Rosemount 5408 ® with F...
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This is true for all systems used within the facility. CAUTION Hot surfaces The flange and process seal may be hot at high process temperatures. Allow to cool before servicing. Rosemount 5408 and 5408:SIS Level Transmitters...
March 2024 Quick Start Guide 2 Confirm approval type For hazardous locations transmitters labeled with multiple approval types: Procedure Permanently mark the checkbox of the selected approval type. Figure 2-1: Label with Multiple Approval Types Quick Start Guide...
Components of the threaded version Figure 3-1: Components A. Antenna B. Purge plug kit C. Threaded sleeve D. M20 adapter E. Lock nut BSPP (G) 3½-in. F. Antenna adapter with ball joint G. O-ring Rosemount 5408 and 5408:SIS Level Transmitters...
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March 2024 Quick Start Guide 3.2 Components of the welded version Figure 3-2: Components A. Antenna B. Purge plug kit C. Threaded sleeve D. M20 adapter E. Weld protection plate F. Flange ball G. O-ring H. Clamp flange I. Washer J. M8 screw K.
2. Lower the flange and antenna assembly into the nozzle. 3. Tighten the bolts and nuts with sufficient torque for the flange and gasket choice. Postrequisites 1. Adjust the inclination of the antenna. 2. Connect the air purging system. Rosemount 5408 and 5408:SIS Level Transmitters...
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March 2024 Quick Start Guide 4.2 Mount the threaded version Procedure 1. Remove the lock nut. 2. Mount the O-ring. 3. Mount the antenna adapter on flange/manhole cover. Ensure the antenna adapter fits tightly to the flange/manhole cover. A. Ø 3.98 ± 0.02 in. (Ø 101 ± 0.6 mm) or G 3½-in. B.
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Quick Start Guide March 2024 4. Remove the M20 adapter and visually inspect the O-rings for damage and dirt. 5. Carefully insert the antenna. 6. Secure the antenna. Torque 180 in-lb (20 N-m) 27 mm Rosemount 5408 and 5408:SIS Level Transmitters...
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March 2024 Quick Start Guide 7. Tighten the set screw. Torque 5 in-lb (0.5 N-m) H2 mm 8. Place a suitable gasket on the tank flange. 9. Lower the antenna assembly into the tank. 10. Tighten the bolts and nuts with sufficient torque for the flange and gasket choice.
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1. Mount the protection plates to flange/manhole cover. These plates protect the internal surfaces of the flange ball from dust and sparks during welding. A. Ø 3.94 ± 0.02 in. (Ø 100 ± 0.5 mm) B. Max. 1.18 in. (30 mm) Rosemount 5408 and 5408:SIS Level Transmitters...
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March 2024 Quick Start Guide 2. Weld the flange ball. 3. Remove the protection plates and visually inspect the internal surfaces of the flange ball for damage and dirt. 4. Mount the O-ring. Quick Start Guide...
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Insert the ball joint and place the clamp flange with the “7 Nm” marking side up. b) Gradually tighten the M8 screws. Torque 65 in-lb (7 N-m) H6 mm 6. Remove the M20 adapter and visually inspect the O-rings for damage and dirt. Rosemount 5408 and 5408:SIS Level Transmitters...
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March 2024 Quick Start Guide 7. Carefully insert the antenna. 8. Secure the antenna. Torque 180 in-lb (20 N-m) 27 mm 9. Tighten the set screw. Torque 5 in-lb (0.5 N-m) H2 mm Quick Start Guide...
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11. Lower the antenna assembly into the tank. 12. Tighten the bolts and nuts with sufficient torque for the flange and gasket choice. Postrequisites 1. Adjust the inclination of the antenna. 2. Connect the air purging system. Rosemount 5408 and 5408:SIS Level Transmitters...
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March 2024 Quick Start Guide 4.4 Mount the bracket Procedure 1. Mount the bracket to the pipe/wall. On pipe: On wall: 2. Mount the antenna assembly to the bracket. H6 mm 13 mm Quick Start Guide...
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Quick Start Guide March 2024 3. Place the supplied circular level on top of the antenna assembly. 4. Adjust the inclination of the antenna. Rosemount 5408 and 5408:SIS Level Transmitters...
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March 2024 Quick Start Guide 5. Gradually tighten the two M8 screws. H6 mm 6. Remove the circular level. Quick Start Guide...
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Quick Start Guide March 2024 7. Mount the transmitter head. Torque 355 in-lb (40 N-m) 60 mm Postrequisites 1. Connect the air purging system. Rosemount 5408 and 5408:SIS Level Transmitters...
March 2024 Quick Start Guide 5 Adjust the inclination of the antenna Prerequisites WARNING Contents may be under pressure. Do not loosen the M8 screws while in operation. Attempting to do so may release pressurized gases, resulting in serious injury or death. Procedure 1.
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Quick Start Guide March 2024 3. Place the supplied circular level on top of the antenna assembly. 4. Adjust the inclination of the antenna. Rosemount 5408 and 5408:SIS Level Transmitters...
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March 2024 Quick Start Guide 5. Gradually tighten the M8 screws. Torque 65 in-lb (7 N-m) H6 mm 6. Remove the circular level. Quick Start Guide...
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Quick Start Guide March 2024 7. Mount the transmitter head. Align the marking on the sensor module with the air purge connection. Torque 355 in-lb (40 N-m) 60 mm 36 mm Rosemount 5408 and 5408:SIS Level Transmitters...
March 2024 Quick Start Guide 6 Connect the air purging Procedure • If air purging is not used, plug and seal the entry with the purge plug kit. Figure 6-1: Air Purging Torque 180 in-lb (20 N-m) 17 mm A. Air purging? B.
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Maximum pressure: 190 psi (13 bar) • Recommended pressure: 100 to 115 psi (7 to 8 bar) • Inlet/outlet connection: BSPP (G) ⅜-in. • Air consumption: 252 gal/min at 65 psi (955 l/min at 4.5 bar) Rosemount 5408 and 5408:SIS Level Transmitters...
March 2024 Quick Start Guide 7 Adjust display orientation (optional) To improve field access to wiring or to better view the optional LCD display: Prerequisites Note In high vibration applications, the transmitter housing must be fully engaged into the sensor module to meet the vibration test specifications.
The most effective grounding method is direct connection to earth ground with minimal impedance. There are two grounding screw connections provided (see Figure 8-1). Figure 8-1: Ground Screws A. Internal ground screw B. External ground screw Rosemount 5408 and 5408:SIS Level Transmitters...
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March 2024 Quick Start Guide Cable shield grounding Make sure the instrument cable shield is: • Trimmed close and insulated from touching the transmitter housing. • Continuously connected throughout the segment. • Connected to a good earth ground at the power supply end. Figure 8-2: Cable Shield A.
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8.6.2 Signal termination A terminator should be installed at the beginning and end of every Fieldbus segment. For transmitter with built-in terminator, connect a jumper wire between the "TERMINATE ON" terminals to activate the terminator. Rosemount 5408 and 5408:SIS Level Transmitters...
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March 2024 Quick Start Guide 8.7 Wiring diagram Figure 8-4: 4-20 mA/HART Communication ® A. Handheld communicator B. Approved IS barrier (for Intrinsically Safe installations only) C. HART modem D. Load resistance (≥250 Ω) E. Current meter F. Power supply Quick Start Guide...
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B. Approved IS barrier (for Intrinsically Safe installations only) C. HART modem D. Load resistance (≥250 Ω) E. Current meter F. Power supply G. Blue plug H. TEST terminal Note Disconnect the blue plug only during the loop current measurement procedure. Rosemount 5408 and 5408:SIS Level Transmitters...
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March 2024 Quick Start Guide Figure 8-6: F Fieldbus ™ OUNDATION A. Handheld communicator B. Approved IS barrier (for Intrinsically Safe installations only) C. F Fieldbus modem OUNDATION D. Power supply The terminals are not polarity sensitive. Quick Start Guide...
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B. Cable shield (insulate from touching the transmitter housing) C. Built-in terminator (connect jumper if last device on the fieldbus segment) D. Daisy-chain connection to other devices E. Handheld communicator F. Fieldbus modem G. Power supply H. Rosemount 2410 Tank Hub ™ Rosemount 5408 and 5408:SIS Level Transmitters...
March 2024 Quick Start Guide 9 Connect wiring and power up Procedure Verify the power supply is disconnected. 2. Remove the cover. 3. Remove the plastic plugs. 4. Pull the cable through the cable gland/conduit. Identification of thread size and type: Unless marked, the conduit/cable entries in the transmitter housing use a ½–14 NPT thread form.
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Apply PTFE tape or other sealant to the threads. Note Make sure to arrange the wiring with a drip loop. 8. Seal any unused port with the enclosed metal plug. Apply PTFE tape or other sealant to the threads. Rosemount 5408 and 5408:SIS Level Transmitters...
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March 2024 Quick Start Guide 9. Attach and tighten the cover. a) Verify the cover jam screw is completely threaded into the housing. H2.5 mm b) Attach and tighten the cover. Note Make sure the cover is fully engaged. There should be no gap between the cover and the housing.
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Turn the jam screw an additional ½ turn counterclockwise to secure the cover. 10. Connect the power supply. Note It may take up to 15 seconds before the LCD display lights up. Rosemount 5408 and 5408:SIS Level Transmitters...
An FDI or DTM compliant host is needed to run Rosemount Radar Master Plus. Related information Emerson.com/RosemountRadarMasterPlus 10.2.1 Download AMS Device Configurator AMS Device Configurator is a software for configuration of Emerson field devices using FDI technology. Procedure Download the software at Emerson.com/AMSDeviceConfigurator. 10.3 Confirm correct device driver Procedure 1.
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The options available in the Guided Setup wizard include all items required for basic operation. Procedure 1. If using an FDI or DTM compliant software, then select Overview → Rosemount Radar Master Plus. 2. Select Configure → Guided Setup and follow the on-screen instructions. Rosemount 5408 and 5408:SIS Level Transmitters...
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