Quick Start Guide April 2024 Contents About this guide........................... 3 Cleaning the transmitter......................5 Installing on a tank........................6 Bracket mounting........................10 Prepare the electrical connections..................12 Power up transmitter........................ 14 Configuration..........................15 Emerson.com/Rosemount...
April 2024 Quick Start Guide 1 About this guide This Quick Start Guide provides basic guidelines for the Rosemount 1408H Level Transmitter. Refer to the Rosemount 1408H Reference Manual for more instructions. 1.1 Safety messages WARNING Failure to follow safe installation and servicing guidelines could result in death or serious injury.
The transmitter and process seal may be hot at high process temperatures. Allow to cool before servicing. Note Be careful not to scratch or otherwise damage the PTFE sealing. 1.2 Product certifications See the Rosemount 1408H Product Certifications document for detailed information on the existing approvals and certifications. Emerson.com/Rosemount...
April 2024 Quick Start Guide 2 Cleaning the transmitter Procedure If needed, clean the wetted parts of the transmitter. Use a damp cloth and a mild cleaning agent suitable for the media and wetted parts of the transmitter. Note Be careful not to scratch any of the surfaces. Quick Start Guide...
2. Lower the transmitter into the nozzle. 3. Tighten the clamp to the recommended torque (see the manufacturer’s instruction manual). 3.2 Mount the dairy coupling (DIN 11851) Procedure 1. Place a suitable gasket on top of the tank flange. Emerson.com/Rosemount...
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April 2024 Quick Start Guide 2. Lower the transmitter into the nozzle. 3. Tighten the lock nut to the recommended torque (see the manufacturer’s instruction manual). 3.3 Mount the VARIVENT version ® Procedure 1. Mount a suitable O-ring on the adapter. Quick Start Guide...
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3. Tighten the clamp to the recommended torque (see the manufacturer’s instruction manual). 3.4 Mount on a threaded connection Procedure 1. Apply lubricating paste on the transmitter thread. Note The paste must be approved for the application and compatible with the elastomers used. Emerson.com/Rosemount...
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April 2024 Quick Start Guide 2. Mount the transmitter on the tank. Torque 310 in-lb (35 N-m) 39 mm 3.4.1 Thread engagement length Refer to Figure 3-1 for the required thread engagement length at the customer G1 process connection. Figure 3-1: Thread Engagement Length A.
4.1 Bracket hole pattern Figure 4-1: Hole Pattern 0.28 (7) 0.43 (11) 1.97 (50) Ø 0.28 (7) 30° Dimensions are in inches (millimeters). 4.2 Mount the bracket Procedure 1. Mount the bracket on the wall/ceiling or other flat surface. Emerson.com/Rosemount...
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April 2024 Quick Start Guide 2. Ensure the adjustable holder is directed toward the ground. 90° 3. Apply lubricating paste on the transmitter thread. Note The paste must be approved for the application and compatible with the elastomers used. 4. Secure the transmitter to the bracket. 46 mm Quick Start Guide...
5.6 Load limitations For HART communication, a minimum loop resistance of 250 Ω is ® required. Maximum loop resistance (R) is determined by the voltage level of the external power supply (U R = 44.4 × (U − 14) Emerson.com/Rosemount...
April 2024 Quick Start Guide Figure 5-1: Load Limits R (Ω) U E (Vdc) 19.6 5.7 Wiring diagram Figure 5-2: Connection Table 5-1: Pin Assignment Wire color Signal Brown 24 V White Not connected Blue Black Not connected According to IEC 60947-5-2. Quick Start Guide...
2. Insert the M12 connector gently. Note Do not force the connector into place. Check that it is aligned properly. 3. Once fully inserted, turn the screw ring until tight. See the manufacturer’s instruction manual for recommended torque. 4. Connect the power supply. Emerson.com/Rosemount...
• Device Type Manager (DTM ) compliant systems ™ 7.2 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. 7.3 Confirm correct device driver Procedure 1.
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