Emerson Rosemount 1408A Quick Start Manual
Emerson Rosemount 1408A Quick Start Manual

Emerson Rosemount 1408A Quick Start Manual

Level and flow transmitter, non-contacting radar with hart protocol
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Quick Start Guide
00825-0400-4480, Rev AA
April 2024
Rosemount
1408A Level and Flow
Transmitter
Non-Contacting Radar with HART
®
Protocol

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  • Page 1 Quick Start Guide 00825-0400-4480, Rev AA April 2024 Rosemount 1408A Level and Flow ™ Transmitter Non-Contacting Radar with HART ® Protocol...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Quick Start Guide April 2024 Contents About this guide........................... 3 Cleaning the transmitter......................5 Bracket mounting........................6 Installing on a tank........................8 Prepare the electrical connections..................12 Power up transmitter........................ 14 Configuration..........................15 Emerson.com/Rosemount...
  • Page 3: About This Guide

    April 2024 Quick Start Guide 1  About this guide This Quick Start Guide provides basic guidelines for the Rosemount 1408A Level Transmitter. Refer to the Rosemount 1408A 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.
  • Page 4: Product Certifications

    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 1408A Product Certifications document for detailed information on the existing approvals and certifications. Emerson.com/Rosemount...
  • Page 5: Cleaning The Transmitter

    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...
  • Page 6: Bracket Mounting

    3.1  Bracket hole pattern Figure 3-1: Hole Pattern 0.28 (7) 0.43 (11) 1.97 (50) Ø 0.28 (7) 30° Dimensions are in inches (millimeters). 3.2  Mount the bracket Procedure 1. Mount the bracket on the wall/ceiling or other flat surface. Emerson.com/Rosemount...
  • Page 7 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. Mounting options: •...
  • Page 8: Installing On A Tank

    Figure 4-1: Thread Engagement Length A. 0.35 to 0.63 in. (9 to 16 mm) 4.2  Mount on a threaded flange connection Procedure 1. Place a suitable soft gasket on the tank flange. 2. Place the flange over the gasket. Emerson.com/Rosemount...
  • Page 9 April 2024 Quick Start Guide 3. Tighten the bolts and nuts with sufficient torque for the flange and gasket choice. 0.75 in. (19 mm) 4. Apply lubricating paste on the transmitter thread. Note The paste must be approved for the application and compatible with the elastomers used.
  • Page 10 41 mm 3. Apply lubricating paste on the transmitter thread. Note The paste must be approved for the application and compatible with the elastomers used. 4. Mount the transmitter on the tank. Torque 310 in-lb (35 N-m) 39 mm Emerson.com/Rosemount...
  • Page 11 April 2024 Quick Start Guide 4.4  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. 2. Mount the transmitter on the tank. Torque 310 in-lb (35 N-m) 39 mm Quick Start Guide...
  • Page 12: Prepare The Electrical Connections

    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...
  • Page 13: Wiring Diagram

    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...
  • Page 14: Power Up Transmitter

    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...
  • Page 15: Configuration

    • 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.
  • Page 16 2024 Emerson. All rights reserved. Emerson Terms and Conditions of Sale are available upon request. The Emerson logo is a trademark and service mark of Emerson Electric Co. Rosemount is a mark of one of the Emerson family of companies. All other marks are the property of their respective owners.

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